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February 25, 2025
8 recorded votes, 2 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
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 (HEALTH INSURANCE) SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY (97 MAIN STREET) 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): 02/03/25 AND TO ADMIT: TONY MAFFEO-IBG JUSTIN ROSEN-IBG LAURIANNE GALVIN- FINANCE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MCKNIGHT-TOWN PLANNER DAVID RUDLOFF-COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT-FINANCE COMMITTEE-CHAIR
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 (HEALTH INSURANCE) SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE NEGOTIATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY (97 MAIN STREET) 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): 02/03/25 AND TO ADMIT: TONY MAFFEO-IBG JUSTIN ROSEN-IBG LAURIANNE GALVIN- FINANCE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MCKNIGHT-TOWN PLANNER DAVID RUDLOFF-COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT-FINANCE COMMITTEE-CHAIR 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)
I Move, Pursuant to the Authority Granted by G.L. C. 166a, S 2, That the North Reading Select Board Grant a Non-Exclusive Cable Television Renewal License to Verizon Authorizing IT to Continue to...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY G.L. C. 166A, S 2, THAT THE NORTH READING SELECT BOARD GRANT A NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION RENEWAL LICENSE TO VERIZON AUTHORIZING IT TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE PUBLIC WAYS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, AND AS PROVIDED MORE FULLY IN THE FINAL EXECUTED COPY OF THE PROPOSED LICENSE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON EXECUTION BY BOTH PARTIES FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS A COPY OF WHICH IS BEFORE US TONIGHT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY G.L. C. 166A, S 2, THAT THE NORTH READING SELECT BOARD GRANT A NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION RENEWAL LICENSE TO VERIZON AUTHORIZING IT TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE PUBLIC WAYS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, AND AS PROVIDED MORE FULLY IN THE FINAL EXECUTED COPY OF THE PROPOSED LICENSE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON EXECUTION BY BOTH PARTIES FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS A COPY OF WHICH IS BEFORE US TONIGHT. 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)
In Accordance with the Town of North Reading Charter Section 2-4-1, I Move to Set the Dates for the 2025 Town Meetings as Follows
MR. CHAIRMAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH READING CHARTER SECTION 2-4-1, I MOVE TO SET THE DATES FOR THE 2025 TOWN MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS:
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH READING CHARTER SECTION 2-4-1, I MOVE TO SET THE DATES FOR THE 2025 TOWN MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS: 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)
Proclaim March 10-13, 2025 as North Reading Dollars for Scholars Week
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM MARCH 10-13, 2025 AS NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM MARCH 10-13, 2025 AS NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK. 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)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointments as Full Members to the Cable Advisory Committee for Infiniate Terms. (2 Openings) Jared Sharp Vishal Patel
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENTS AS FULL MEMBERS TO THE CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR INFINIATE TERMS. (2 OPENINGS) JARED SHARP VISHAL PATEL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Jared Sharp & Vishal Patel), 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 CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR INFINIATE TERMS. (2 OPENINGS) JARED SHARP VISHAL PATEL MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JARED SHARP & VISHAL PATEL MRS. GONZALEZ JARED SHARP & VISHAL PATEL MR. WALLNER JARED SHARP & VISHAL PATEL MR. O'LEARY JARED SHARP & VISHAL PATEL MR. MASSE JARED SHARP & VISHAL PATEL VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the January 23, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 23, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 23, 2025 MEETING. 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)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the February 03 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 03 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 03 2025 MEETING. 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)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Liane Gonzalez yes, Richard Wallner yes, Stephen O'Leary yes, Nicholas Masse yes. Showing the count only.
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 AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 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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