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North Reading Select Board
How the North Reading Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Nicholas Masse, elected on May 7, 2024, joined the board and Stephen O’Leary was re-elected; Kathryn Manupelli left it (her last meeting was May 6, 2024). On May 8, 2024 the board chose Vincenzo Stuto as Chair (5-0), Stephen O’Leary as Vice Chair (5-0) and Nicholas Masse as Clerk (4-0, one abstaining). Covers 38 meetings, May 8 to May 5, 2025.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
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Members
Vice-ChairStephen O'LearyVice Chair · At-large · at 37 of 38 meetings
Nicholas MasseClerk · At-large · at 38 of 38 meetings
Richard WallnerMember · At-large · at 35 of 38 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: North Reading Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until fall 2018) from January 8, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 250 meetings and 2,724 votes. The town’s Document Center holds the board’s minutes back to 1983 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). The minutes are typed documents with searchable text, except 27 sets from late 2021 and 2022 that were posted as scanned images; MassVoter read those with text recognition and checked the votes. Not here: executive-session minutes; minutes the board approved but the town has not posted (June 9 and December 17, 2020, and February 12, 2024, among others); February 23, 2026, when the regular meeting was cancelled for a winter storm and the chair alone opened it only to continue hearings; and meetings after September 8, 2026 (not posted yet). Since 2018 the minutes record most votes as a roll call naming each member (“VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE, MRS. MORRIN AYE, MR. WALLNER AYE, MR. O’LEARY AYE, MR. MASSE NAY. VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED)”), and we show each member’s vote as recorded. Where only a count is given, a count that matches the members present with no one named as voting no is shown as every member present voting yes, and members the minutes name as absent, abstaining or recused are left out. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names a member the minutes do not show as present, or does not match its stated count, or a split count does not name who voted no, we show the count only, with a note. In appointments and officer elections the members each say the name of the person they choose; when every member who voted named the same person (or the same list of people), each is shown as voting yes, with a note, and when they named different people we show the result only, with the names quoted in a note. Motions that were withdrawn or got no second, with no vote recorded, are not listed. At joint meetings, only the Select Board’s own votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 5Adopt the Vote Prepared by Bond Counsel, in Print…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 5, 2025: Adopt the Vote Prepared by Bond Counsel, in Print Before the Board, in Connection with the Sale of the Town's $551,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series a, and $6,467,803…
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $551,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES A, AND $6,467,803 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES B, EACH DATED AND CLOSING MAY 22, 2025, AND SIGN RELATED NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Liane Gonzalez as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $551,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES A, AND $6,467,803 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES B, EACH DATED AND CLOSING MAY 22, 2025, AND SIGN RELATED NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: PASSED 4-0 (1- ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
May 5Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60, Section 3a,…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A,…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 5, 2025: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60, Section 3a, to Authorize the Collector to Etsbalish a Voluntary Electronic Billing Option for Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise Tax & Utility...
MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A, TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTOR TO ETSBALISH A VOLUNTARY ELECTRONIC BILLING OPTION FOR REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXCISE TAX & UTILITY BILLS.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Liane Gonzalez as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A, TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTOR TO ETSBALISH A VOLUNTARY ELECTRONIC BILLING OPTION FOR REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXCISE TAX & UTILITY BILLS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: PASSED 4-0 (1- ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
May 5Recommend Article 1- Citizen's Petition to Amend Code -…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO…Passed 3–2 · No: Gonzalez, Masse
May 5, 2025: Recommend Article 1- Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Establishment of Lowell Road Multi-Family Zoning Overlay District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was more discussion on zoning bylaws and about state regulations. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
May 5Article 2 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code -…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO…Passed 3–2 · No: Gonzalez, Masse
May 5, 2025: Article 2 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Changes to Site Plan Review, Article XVII
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
May 5Recommend Article 3 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION…Passed 3–2 · No: Gonzalez, Masse
May 5, 2025: Recommend Article 3 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Section 200-30 Zoning Map
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
May 5Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
May 5, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Historical Commission for a Full Term to Expire December 31, 2026. Martha Polley
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MARTHA POLLEY
Each member who voted named the same choice (Martha Polley), 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 HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MARTHA POLLEY MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Martha Polley. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARTHA POLLEY MRS. GONZALEZ MARTHA POLLEY MR. WALLNER MARTHA POLLEY MR. O'LEARY MARTHA POLLEY MR. MASSE MARTHA POLLEY VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as a Full Member to the Board of Registrars for a Term to Expire on April 1, 2028. Kiely Gamelin
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON APRIL 1, 2028. KIELY GAMELIN
Each member who voted named the same choice (Kiley Gamelin), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON APRIL 1, 2028. KIELY GAMELIN MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was a discussion about Board of Registrar Committee between the Select Board member. Mr. O'Leary recommended Kiley Gamelin. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO KILEY GAMELIN MRS. GONZALEZ KILEY GAMELIN MR. WALLNER KILEY GAMELIN MR. O'LEARY KILEY GAMELIN MR. MASSE KILEY GAMELIN VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Commission on Disabilities for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2026. (2 Openings) Beth McCaul
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS) BETH MCCAUL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Beth McCaul), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS) BETH MCCAUL MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Beth McCaul. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO BETH MCCAUL MRS. GONZALEZ BETH MCCAUL MR. WALLNER BETH MCCAUL MR. O'LEARY BETH MCCAUL MR. MASSE BETH MCCAUL VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2025. (1 Opening) Alexis Simpson
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (1 OPENING) ALEXIS SIMPSON
Each member who voted named the same choice (Alexis Simpson), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (1 OPENING) ALEXIS SIMPSON MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Alexis Simpson. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ALEXIS SIMPSON MRS. GONZALEZ ALEXIS SIMPSON MR. WALLNER ALEXIS SIMPSON MR. O'LEARY ALEXIS SIMPSON MR. MASSE ALEXIS SIMPSON VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2027. (1 Opening) Kimberly Mara
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (1 OPENING) KIMBERLY MARA
Each member who voted named the same choice (Kimberly Mara), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (1 OPENING) KIMBERLY MARA MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Kimberly Mara. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO KIMBERLY MARA MRS. GONZALEZ KIMBERLY MARA MR. WALLNER KIMBERLY MARA MR. O'LEARY KIMBERLY MARA MR. MASSE KIMBERLY MARA VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (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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