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December 2, 2024
20 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: Liane Gonzalez
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 3 - to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining If the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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 POLICE UNION, MCOP LOCAL 456). 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): 11/18/24 AND TO ADMIT: CHIEF OF POLICE MARK ZIMMERMAN DARREN KLEIN, TOWN COUNSEL, KP LAW
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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 POLICE UNION, MCOP LOCAL 456). 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): 11/18/24 AND TO ADMIT: CHIEF OF POLICE MARK ZIMMERMAN DARREN KLEIN, TOWN COUNSEL, KP LAW MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Masse)
Affirm the Following Positions as Having Special Municipal Employee Status Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268a: Parks and Recreation Infant / Toddler Instructor After School Instructor / Coach Summer...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AS HAVING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 268A: PARKS AND RECREATION INFANT / TODDLER INSTRUCTOR AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR / COACH SUMMER PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR / COACH SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR (SUMMERSCAPE & KID CONNECTION) SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTORS SUMMER COUNSELORS POLICE DEPT.: MATRON CROSSING GUARD FACILITATORS FOR THE YOUTH ACTION TEAM COUNCIL ON AGING: VAN DRIVER PROGRAM COORDINATOR FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECORDING SECRETARY LIBRARY DEPARTMENT SUBSTITUTE LIBRARY TECHNICIAN HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AS HAVING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CHAPTER 268A: PARKS AND RECREATION INFANT / TODDLER INSTRUCTOR AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR / COACH SUMMER PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR / COACH SUMMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR (SUMMERSCAPE & KID CONNECTION) SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTORS SUMMER COUNSELORS POLICE DEPT.: MATRON CROSSING GUARD FACILITATORS FOR THE YOUTH ACTION TEAM COUNCIL ON AGING: VAN DRIVER PROGRAM COORDINATOR FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECORDING SECRETARY LIBRARY DEPARTMENT SUBSTITUTE LIBRARY TECHNICIAN HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION -
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as a Full Member to the Conservation Commission for Term to Expire on December 31, 2027. (5 Openings) George Ganglani- (Incumbent)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (5 OPENINGS) GEORGE GANGLANI- (INCUMBENT)
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (George Ganglani), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (5 OPENINGS) GEORGE GANGLANI- (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary stated that Mr. Ganglani recently filled an expiring term and that is why he was being repointed. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GEORGE GANGLANI MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER GEORGE GANGLANI MR. O'LEARY GEORGE GANGLANI MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Conservation Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2027. (4 Openings) Elizabeth Decker -Full
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (4 OPENINGS) ELIZABETH DECKER -FULL
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Elizabeth Decker), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (4 OPENINGS) ELIZABETH DECKER -FULL MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ELIZABETH DECKER MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER ELIZABETH DECKER MR. O'LEARY ELIZABETH DECKER MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Full Members to the Cultural Council for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2027. (2 Openings) Francis Toneguzzo -(Incumbent) Rebecca...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (2 OPENINGS) FRANCIS TONEGUZZO -(INCUMBENT) REBECCA GRIFFIN-(INCUMBENT)
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Francis Toneguzzo, Rebecca Griffin), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (2 OPENINGS) FRANCIS TONEGUZZO -(INCUMBENT) REBECCA GRIFFIN-(INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommends VOTED BY: MR. STUTO FRANCIS TONEGUZZO, REBECCA GRIFFIN MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER FRANCIS TONEGUZZO, REBECCA GRIFFIN MR. O'LEARY FRANCIS TONEGUZZO, REBECCA GRIFFIN MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
HILLVIEW COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Full Members to the Hillview Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2027. (0 Openings) George Stack- (Incumbent) Louis...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (0 OPENINGS) GEORGE STACK- (INCUMBENT) LOUIS DIFRONZO- (INCUMBENT)
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (George Stack, Louis Difronzo), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (0 OPENINGS) GEORGE STACK- (INCUMBENT) LOUIS DIFRONZO- (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommends VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GEORGE STACK, LOUIS DIFRONZO MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER GEORGE STACK, LOUIS DIFRONZO MR. O'LEARY GEORGE STACK, LOUIS DIFRONZO MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Full Members to the Historical Commission for Terms to Expire December 31, 2027. (3 Openings) Christopher Hayden-(Incumbent) Les...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. (3 OPENINGS) CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN-(INCUMBENT) LES MASTERSON-(INCUMBENT)
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Christopher Hayden, Les Masterson), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. (3 OPENINGS) CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN-(INCUMBENT) LES MASTERSON-(INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommends VOTED BY: MR. STUTO CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON MR. O'LEARY CHRISTOPHER HAYDEN, LES MASTERSON MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
HISTORIC DISTRIC COMMISSION
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as a Full Member to the Historic Distric Commission for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026. (4 Openings) William Birkmaier-(Incumbent)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRIC COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (4 OPENINGS) WILLIAM BIRKMAIER-(INCUMBENT)
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (William Birkmaier), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRIC COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (4 OPENINGS) WILLIAM BIRKMAIER-(INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommends VOTED BY: MR. STUTO WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MR. O'LEARY WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
MARTINS POND STUDY COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as a Full Member to the Martin's Pond Study Committee for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2026: (2 Openings) George Cangiano-(Incumbent)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE MARTIN'S POND STUDY COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026: (2 OPENINGS) GEORGE CANGIANO-(INCUMBENT)
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (George Cangiano), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE MARTIN'S POND STUDY COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026: (2 OPENINGS) GEORGE CANGIANO-(INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Wallner recommends. The pond has never looked better. Mr. Masse asked if this board spends tax payers' money. Mr. Gilleberto State that the past nine years there have been three warrant articles for invasive weed control or similar efforts that are partially overseen by the committee and partially overseen by the engineering office and Department of Public Works. There's some ongoing treatment which has worked marvelously well for the pond VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GEORGE CANGIANO MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER GEORGE CANGIANO MR. O'LEARY GEORGE CANGIANO MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
MOBILE HOME RENT CONTROL BOARD
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as a Full Member to the Mobil Home Rent Control Board for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2027: (1 Openings) Lidia Real-Costa-(Incumbent)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE MOBIL HOME RENT CONTROL BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027: (1 OPENINGS) LIDIA REAL-COSTA-(INCUMBENT)
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Lidia Real-Costa), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE MOBIL HOME RENT CONTROL BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027: (1 OPENINGS) LIDIA REAL-COSTA-(INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommends Mr. Masse noted that since there's a vacancy, he'd like to join the committee and supports its cause. Mr. O'Leary stated that he will look into it. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO LIDIA REAL-COSTA MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER LIDIA REAL-COSTA MR. O'LEARY LIDIA REAL-COSTA MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Full Members to the Sustainability Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2027: (1 Opening) John Rogers Bruce McArdle Deborah Pascale
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027: (1 OPENING) JOHN ROGERS BRUCE MCARDLE DEBORAH PASCALE
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO JOHN ROGERS, BRUCE MCARDLE & DEBORAH PASCALE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER JOHN ROGERS, BRUCE MCARDLE & DEBORAH PASCALE MR. O'LEARY JOHN ROGERS, BRUCE MCARDLE & DEBORAH PASCALE MR. MASSE NAY"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 3-0.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027: (1 OPENING) JOHN ROGERS BRUCE MCARDLE DEBORAH PASCALE MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Wallner recommends VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JOHN ROGERS, BRUCE MCARDLE & DEBORAH PASCALE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER JOHN ROGERS, BRUCE MCARDLE & DEBORAH PASCALE MR. O'LEARY JOHN ROGERS, BRUCE MCARDLE & DEBORAH PASCALE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
TAXATION AID
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Full Members to the Taxation Aid for Terms to Expire Gail Manning December 31, 2027: Rich Wallner May 6, 2025
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE TAXATION AID FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE GAIL MANNING DECEMBER 31, 2027: RICH WALLNER MAY 6, 2025
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO GAIL MANNING RICH WALLNER MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER GAIL MANNING RICH WALLNER MR. O'LEARY GAIL MANNING RICH WALLNER MR. MASSE GAIL MANNING"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 3-1.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE TAXATION AID FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE GAIL MANNING DECEMBER 31, 2027: RICH WALLNER MAY 6, 2025 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GAIL MANNING RICH WALLNER MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER GAIL MANNING RICH WALLNER MR. O'LEARY GAIL MANNING RICH WALLNER MR. MASSE GAIL MANNING VOTE: 3-1 Mr. Wallner (1-ABSENT) 4-0 Ms. Manning (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as an Associate Member of the Veterans Event Committee for a Term Expiring December 31, 2026 (2 Opening) Michelle Reid- Associate
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (2 OPENING) MICHELLE REID- ASSOCIATE
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Michelle Reid), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2026 (2 OPENING) MICHELLE REID- ASSOCIATE MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mrs. Gonzalez recommended earlier in the day. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MICHELLE REID MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER MICHELLE REID MR. O'LEARY MICHELLE REID MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member of the Veterans Event Committee for a Term Expiring December 31, 2025: (1 Openings) Roberta Sanchez-Full
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2025: (1 OPENINGS) ROBERTA SANCHEZ-FULL
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Roberta Sanchez), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2025: (1 OPENINGS) ROBERTA SANCHEZ-FULL MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ROBERTA SANCHEZ MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER ROBERTA SANCHEZ MR. O'LEARY ROBERTA SANCHEZ MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
STATE ETHICS LIAISON
Reappoint Susan Duplin as the State Ethics Commission Liaison for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2025
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT SUSAN DUPLIN AS THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION LIAISON FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Susan Duplin), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT SUSAN DUPLIN AS THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION LIAISON FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Gilleberto added that State Ethics Liaison and Town Treasurer annual appointments are statutory positions that are part of the representative's responsibilities and related to their jobs. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO SUSAN DUPLIN MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER SUSAN DUPLIN MR. O'LEARY SUSAN DUPLIN MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
TOWN TREASURER
Reappoint Maryann Mackay as Town Treasurer for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2025
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MARYANN MACKAY AS TOWN TREASURER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseEach member who voted named the same choice (Maryann Mackay), so they are shown as voting yes. Nicholas Masse abstained.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MARYANN MACKAY AS TOWN TREASURER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARYANN MACKAY MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER MARYANN MACKAY MR. O'LEARY MARYANN MACKAY MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTE: 3-0 (1-ABSTAIN 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Second Reading of the Utility Installations and Small Wireless Facilities. Policy and to Incorporate Said Policy as Section 7.15 of the Policies of the Select Board
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES. POLICY AND TO INCORPORATE SAID POLICY AS SECTION 7.15 OF THE POLICIES OF THE SELECT BOARD.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF THE UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES. POLICY AND TO INCORPORATE SAID POLICY AS SECTION 7.15 OF THE POLICIES OF THE SELECT BOARD. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTE: 3-1 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the November 13, 2024 Strategic Planning Meeting #1
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024 STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING #1.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024 STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING #1. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the November 22, 2024 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 22, 2024 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 22, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
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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