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January 6, 2025
16 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Stephen O'Leary, Liane Gonzalez
Absent: None
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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) 12/16/24: 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 (LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 4928, MLSA, AFT, MA, AFL-CIO) AND TO ADMIT: ROBERT COLLINS, HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR SHARON KELLEHER, LIBRARY DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR
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) 12/16/24: 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 (LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 4928, MLSA, AFT, MA, AFL-CIO) AND TO ADMIT: ROBERT COLLINS, HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR SHARON KELLEHER, LIBRARY DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR 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 AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at North Reading Middle-High School Gymsanium, 189 Park Street, and to Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M. AT NORTH READING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL GYMSANIUM, 189 PARK STREET, AND TO SIGN THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M. AT NORTH READING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL GYMSANIUM, 189 PARK STREET, AND TO SIGN THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 1 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Accessory Dwelling Unit
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Recommend Article 2 - Amend Code- Zoning Bylaws- Short-Term Rental
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - AMEND CODE- ZONING BYLAWS- SHORT-TERM RENTAL.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 - AMEND CODE- ZONING BYLAWS- SHORT-TERM RENTAL. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was a discussion to define short term. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 3 - Amend Code- Zoning Bylaws- Floodplain District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - AMEND CODE- ZONING BYLAWS- FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - AMEND CODE- ZONING BYLAWS- FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 4 - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreements for Renewable Energy Generation/Storage Facilities
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) AGREEMENTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION/STORAGE FACILITIES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) AGREEMENTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION/STORAGE FACILITIES. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Recommend Article 5 - Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 5 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 5 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 6- Amend Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 6- AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 6- AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 7 - Amend Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 7 - AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL BUDGET. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
OCTOBER
Approve Legal Bills for October in the Amount of $19,179.21 as Follows: General $ 18,076.71 Labor $ 1,102.50 Total $19,179.21
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,179.21 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 18,076.71 LABOR $ 1,102.50 TOTAL $19,179.21
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,179.21 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 18,076.71 LABOR $ 1,102.50 TOTAL $19,179.21 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
NOVEMBER
APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR NOVEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,196.55 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 6,477.05 LABOR $ 2,719.50 TOTAL $ 9,196.55 Mr. Masse stated that there was a lot on the bills that he was being...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR NOVEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,196.55 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 6,477.05 LABOR $ 2,719.50 TOTAL $ 9,196.55 Mr. Masse stated that there was a lot on the bills that he was being asked to vote on but did not know about. There was a discussion regarding the use of Town Counsel.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR NOVEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,196.55 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 6,477.05 LABOR $ 2,719.50 TOTAL $ 9,196.55 Mr. Masse stated that there was a lot on the bills that he was being asked to vote on but did not know about. There was a discussion regarding the use of Town Counsel. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
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Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“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 VOTED: 4--1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION -
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointments as Associate Members to the Conservation Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2025. (3 Openings) Michael Marchand Robin Wilson
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENTS AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (3 OPENINGS) MICHAEL MARCHAND ROBIN WILSON
Each member who voted named the same choice (Michael Marchand And Robin Wilson), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENTS AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (3 OPENINGS) MICHAEL MARCHAND ROBIN WILSON MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Michael Marchand and Robin Wilson. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MICHAEL MARCHAND AND ROBIN WILSON. MRS. GONZALEZ MICHAEL MARCHAND AND ROBIN WILSON. MR. WALLNER MICHAEL MARCHAND AND ROBIN WILSON. MR. O'LEARY MICHAEL MARCHAND AND ROBIN WILSON. MR. MASSE MICHAEL MARCHAND AND ROBIN WILSON. VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
COMMISION ON DISIBILITIES-
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointments as Full Members to the Commision on Disibilities for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2027. (2 Openings) Gina Moran Kathleen Logan Rebecca...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENTS AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE COMMISION ON DISIBILITIES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (2 OPENINGS) GINA MORAN KATHLEEN LOGAN REBECCA GRIFFIN MARISA MORELLO THOMAS SCANDURA
Each member who voted named the same choice (Gina Moran), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENTS AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE COMMISION ON DISIBILITIES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (2 OPENINGS) GINA MORAN KATHLEEN LOGAN REBECCA GRIFFIN MARISA MORELLO THOMAS SCANDURA MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Gina Moran and said that Rebecca Griffin and Marisa Morello left the committee. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GINA MORAN MRS. GONZALEZ GINA MORAN MR. WALLNER GINA MORAN MR. O'LEARY GINA MORAN MR. MASSE GINA MORAN VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the December 2, 2024 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 2, 2024 MEETING.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Gonzalez
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 2, 2024 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSTAIN MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1- ABSTAIN).” (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: MRS. GONZALEZ There was a discussion about the bylaws. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 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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