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October 21, 2024
14 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Liane Gonzalez, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 7 - to Comply with, or Act Under the Authority of, Any General or Special Law or Federal Grant-In-Aid Requirements (MGL Chapter...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): 9/30/24 SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1857) AND TO ADMIT ROBERT COLLINS LAURIANNE GALVIN CHIEF DONALD STATS
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, O'Leary, StutoThe roll call lists Richard Wallner as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 7 - TO COMPLY WITH, OR ACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF, ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW OR FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID REQUIREMENTS (MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): 9/30/24 SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1857) AND TO ADMIT ROBERT COLLINS LAURIANNE GALVIN CHIEF DONALD STATS MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve and Sign the November 5, 2024 State Election Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATE ELECTION WARRANT
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATE ELECTION WARRANT MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. Wallner added the debt exclusion is on the town's website. Mr. Gilleberto added it will also be in that week's Transcript. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the September 30, 2024 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, O'Leary, StutoNo: Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. Wallner inquired if the Select Board minutes edited versions being matched up to what was actually said during the meeting. Mr. Gilleberto responded that the office does not generally check what was said unless asked to go back to the video. Mr. Wallner said he thinks there should be a standard of what was said to what is recorded. It allows for the potential to rewrite what was being said and that's not what minutes are for. Chairman Stuto asked if there was further discussion. There was none. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the October Town Meeting Session Minutes for the October 7, 2024 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER TOWN MEETING SESSION MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 7, 2024 MEETING.
Yes: O'Leary, WallnerNo: MasseAbstained: Gonzalez, Stuto
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER TOWN MEETING SESSION MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 7, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Masse did not recall making motions to pass over articles 14 & 15 at October Town Meeting. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSTAIN MRS. GONZALEZ ABSTAIN MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 2-1 (PASSED 2-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Sell by Auction Town Owned Land Identified as Assessors' Map 8, Parcel 197 (14 Audubon Road) in Accordance with MGL Chapter 60, Section 77b at a Minimum Bid Price of $10,500.00. Subject to the...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION TOWN OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSORS' MAP 8, PARCEL 197 (14 AUDUBON ROAD) IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $10,500.00. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION(S): PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED BUYER TO PAY ALL ADVERTISING, LEGAL, AND RECORDING COSTS
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION TOWN OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSORS' MAP 8, PARCEL 197 (14 AUDUBON ROAD) IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $10,500.00. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION(S): PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED BUYER TO PAY ALL ADVERTISING, LEGAL, AND RECORDING COSTS MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Sell by Auction a Portion of Town-Owned Land Identified as Map 8, Parcel 209 (8 Audubon Road) Designated as "Parcel a" on a Plan Entitled "Plan of Land in North Reading, Massachusetts Prepared for...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION A PORTION OF TOWN-OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS MAP 8, PARCEL 209 (8 AUDUBON ROAD) DESIGNATED AS "PARCEL A" ON A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $39,500.00. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION (S) PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED. BUYER TO PAY ALL ADVERTISING, LEGAL, AND RECORDING COSTS
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELL BY AUCTION A PORTION OF TOWN-OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED AS MAP 8, PARCEL 209 (8 AUDUBON ROAD) DESIGNATED AS "PARCEL A" ON A PLAN ENTITLED "PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS PREPARED FOR JOHN MAGAZZU" DATED OCTOBER 11, 2022 IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL CHAPTER 60, SECTION 77B AT A MINIMUM BID PRICE OF $39,500.00. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTION (S) PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE SUBDIVIDED. BUYER TO PAY ALL ADVERTISING, LEGAL, AND RECORDING COSTS MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Modify the Charge of the Sustainability Committee to Create Three Year Terms as Follows: 3 Full Members and 1 Associate Member to Expire December 31, 2024 2 Full Members 1 Associate Member to...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO MODIFY THE CHARGE OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO CREATE THREE YEAR TERMS AS FOLLOWS: 3 FULL MEMBERS AND 1 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 2 FULL MEMBERS 1 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 2 FULL MEMBERS 1 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO MODIFY THE CHARGE OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO CREATE THREE YEAR TERMS AS FOLLOWS: 3 FULL MEMBERS AND 1 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 2 FULL MEMBERS 1 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 2 FULL MEMBERS 1 ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Sustainability Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2024. (Roll Call) Bruce McArdle Deborah Pascale John Rogers
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ROLL CALL) BRUCE MCARDLE DEBORAH PASCALE JOHN ROGERS
Each member who voted named the same choice (Bruce McArdle, Deborah Pascale, John Rogers), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024. (ROLL CALL) BRUCE MCARDLE DEBORAH PASCALE JOHN ROGERS MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO BRUCE MCARDLE, DEBORAH PASCALE, JOHN ROGERS MRS. GONZALEZ BRUCE MCARDLE, DEBORAH PASCALE, JOHN ROGERS MR. WALLNER BRUCE MCARDLE, DEBORAH PASCALE, JOHN ROGERS MR. O'LEARY BRUCE MCARDLE, DEBORAH PASCALE, JOHN ROGERS MR. MASSE BRUCE MCARDLE, DEBORAH PASCALE, JOHN ROGERS VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Sustainability Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2025. (Roll Call) Matthew Page Brett Schultz
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL) MATTHEW PAGE BRETT SCHULTZ
Each member who voted named the same choice (Matthew Page, Brett Schultz), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL) MATTHEW PAGE BRETT SCHULTZ MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MATTHEW PAGE, BRETT SCHULTZ MRS. GONZALEZ MATTHEW PAGE, BRETT SCHULTZ MR. WALLNER MATTHEW PAGE, BRETT SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY MATTHEW PAGE, BRETT SCHULTZ MR. MASSE MATTHEW PAGE, BRETT SCHULTZ VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Sustainability Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2026 (Roll Call) Elyssa Bailey Gregory Racine
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 (ROLL CALL) ELYSSA BAILEY GREGORY RACINE
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 (ROLL CALL) ELYSSA BAILEY GREGORY RACINE MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ MR. STUTO ELYSSA BAILEY, GREGORY RACINE MRS. GONZALEZ ELYSSA BAILEY, GREGORY RACINE MR. WALLNER ELYSSA BAILEY, GREGORY RACINE MR. O'LEARY ELYSSA BAILEY, GREGORY RACINE MR. MASSE ELYSSA BAILEY, GREGORY RACINE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Sustainability Committee for an Associate Term to Expire December 31, 2025. (Roll Call) Jean Osborn (Associate Member)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR AN ASSOCIATE TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL) JEAN OSBORN (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Jean Osborn), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR AN ASSOCIATE TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL) JEAN OSBORN (ASSOCIATE MEMBER) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JEAN OSBORN MRS. GONZALEZ JEAN OSBORN MR. WALLNER JEAN OSBORN MR. O'LEARY JEAN OSBORN MR. MASSE JEAN OSBORN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Sustainability Committee for an Associate Term to Expire December 31, 2026. (Roll Call) Jane Tamlyn-Hayden (Associate Member)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR AN ASSOCIATE TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (ROLL CALL) JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)
Each member who voted named the same choice (Jane Tamlyn-Hayden), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR AN ASSOCIATE TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (ROLL CALL) JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN (ASSOCIATE MEMBER) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MRS. GONZALEZ JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MR. WALLNER JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MR. O'LEARY JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MR. MASSE JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
AUGUST
Approve Legal Bills for August in the Amount of $19,817.82 as Follows: General $ 18,592.82 Labor $ 1,225.00 Total $ 19,817.82
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,817.82 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 18,592.82 LABOR $ 1,225.00 TOTAL $ 19,817.82
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,817.82 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 18,592.82 LABOR $ 1,225.00 TOTAL $ 19,817.82 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mr. Masse asked what the difference is between Labor and General. Mr. Gilleberto responded that labor was for collective bargaining or personnel, and general was for Town Meeting preparation, litigation, or general legal questions. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
From the North Reading Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Document Center (Meeting Minutes, Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: North Reading Transcript (Local Headline News) candidate headshots: Stephen O’Leary and Nicholas Masse (May 2024), Richard Wallner and Catherine Morrin (May 2025), Charles Tyler (April 2026).
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