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February 3, 2025
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Stephen O'Leary, Liane Gonzalez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
LAURIANNE GALVIN- FINANCE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MCKNIGHT-TOWN PLANNER DAVID RUDLOFF-COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR ABIG
Laurianne Galvin- Finance Director Danielle McKnight-Town Planner David Rudloff-Community Planning Commission Chair Abigail Hurlbut-Finance Committee-Chair
Laurianne Galvin- Finance Director Danielle McKnight-Town Planner David Rudloff-Community Planning Commission Chair Abigail Hurlbut-Finance Committee-Chair
From the minutes
“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)
Authorize the Town Administrator to Sign and Submit the MBTA Cmmunities / 3a Action Plan
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE MBTA CMMUNITIES / 3A ACTION PLAN.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE MBTA CMMUNITIES / 3A ACTION PLAN. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. O'Leary asked what the collective Community Planning Commission recommendation to the Select Board is. Its 4-1 do not do it? David Rudloff responded that the Select Board has the prerogative. Further discussion of Community Planning Commission recommendation occurred. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Wallner)
Authorize the Town Administrator to Sign and Submit the Contract for ADA Improvements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE CONTRACT FOR ADA IMPROVEMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE CONTRACT FOR ADA IMPROVEMENTS. 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)
CULTURAL COUNCIL
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointments as Full Member to the Cultural Council for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2028. (1 Opening) Raphaell Shapiro
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENTS AS FULL MEMBER TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2028. (1 OPENING) RAPHAELL SHAPIRO
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerEach member who voted named the same choice (Raphaell Shapiro), so they are shown as voting yes. The roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent or recused.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENTS AS FULL MEMBER TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2028. (1 OPENING) RAPHAELL SHAPIRO MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Raphaell Shapiro. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO RAPHAELL SHAPIRO MRS. GONZALEZ RAPHAELL SHAPIRO MR. WALLNER RAPHAELL SHAPIRO MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE RAPHAELL SHAPIRO VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointments as Full Member to the Veterans Event Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2025. (1 Opening) John Watson
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENTS AS FULL MEMBER TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (1 OPENING) JOHN WATSON
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerEach member who voted named the same choice (John Watson), so they are shown as voting yes. The roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent or recused.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENTS AS FULL MEMBER TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (1 OPENING) JOHN WATSON MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mrs. Gonzalez recommended John Watson VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JOHN WATSON MRS. GONZALEZ JOHN WATSON MR. WALLNER JOHN WATSON MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE JOHN WATSON VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointments as Associate Member to the Veterans Event Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2025. (2 Openings) Steven Schuyler
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENTS AS ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (2 OPENINGS) STEVEN SCHUYLER
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerEach member who voted named the same choice (Steven Schuyler), so they are shown as voting yes. The roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent or recused.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENTS AS ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (2 OPENINGS) STEVEN SCHUYLER MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ Mrs. Gonzalez recommended Steven Schuyler. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO STEVEN SCHUYLER MRS. GONZALEZ STEVEN SCHUYLER MR. WALLNER STEVEN SCHUYLER MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE STEVEN SCHUYLER VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve Legal Bills for December in the Amount of $13,510.44 as Follows: General $ 11,452.44 Labor $ 2,058.00 Total $ 13,510.44
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,510.44 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 11,452.44 LABOR $ 2,058.00 TOTAL $ 13,510.44
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,510.44 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 11,452.44 LABOR $ 2,058.00 TOTAL $ 13,510.44 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the January 6, 2025 Meeting as Amended
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 6, 2025 MEETING AS AMENDED.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 6, 2025 MEETING AS AMENDED. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the January 8, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 8, 2025 MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 8, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Gonzalez)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the January 16, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 16, 2025 MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 16, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the January 27, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 27, 2025 MEETING.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 27, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Determine That the Financial Interest of the Town Administrator in the Following Item as Outlined in the Attached Disclosure Form Is Not So Substantial as to Be Deemed Likely to Affect the...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DETERMINE THAT THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE FOLLOWING ITEM AS OUTLINED IN THE ATTACHED DISCLOSURE FORM IS NOT SO SUBSTANTIAL AS TO BE DEEMED LIKELY TO AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SERVICES WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY MAY EXPECT FROM THE EMPLOYEE: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL FIELD LIGHTING
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DETERMINE THAT THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE FOLLOWING ITEM AS OUTLINED IN THE ATTACHED DISCLOSURE FORM IS NOT SO SUBSTANTIAL AS TO BE DEEMED LIKELY TO AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SERVICES WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY MAY EXPECT FROM THE EMPLOYEE: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL FIELD LIGHTING MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
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 ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (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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