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March 3, 2025
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 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): 05/13/24 AND TO ADMIT: TONY MAFFEO-HUB INTERNATIONAL JUSTIN SMITH-RSI ROBERT COLLINS-HUMAN RECOURSES DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN- FINANCE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MCKNIGHT-TOWN PLANNER DAVID RUDLOFF-COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT-FINANCE COMMITTEE-CHAIR JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL
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): 05/13/24 AND TO ADMIT: TONY MAFFEO-HUB INTERNATIONAL JUSTIN SMITH-RSI ROBERT COLLINS-HUMAN RECOURSES DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN- FINANCE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MCKNIGHT-TOWN PLANNER DAVID RUDLOFF-COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT-FINANCE COMMITTEE-CHAIR JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY 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: O'Leary, second: Wallner)
Amend Motion to Admit Mark Criscitelli from Hub
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AMEND MOTION TO ADMIT MARK CRISCITELLI FROM HUB.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AMEND MOTION TO ADMIT MARK CRISCITELLI FROM HUB. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER ROLL CALL VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Wallner)
Have Town Counsel Draft a Petition to for an Exemption for the Excutive Session on March 17 and Have IT Ready for Signatures
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO HAVE TOWN COUNSEL DRAFT A PETITION TO FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR THE EXCUTIVE SESSION ON MARCH 17 AND HAVE IT READY FOR SIGNATURES.
Yes: Gonzalez, Masse, StutoNo: O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO HAVE TOWN COUNSEL DRAFT A PETITION TO FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR THE EXCUTIVE SESSION ON MARCH 17 AND HAVE IT READY FOR SIGNATURES. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Masse)
Approve the Second Amendment to the Martin's Landing Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Agreement
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN'S LANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN'S LANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT 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)
As Required Pursuant to MGL C. 54, § 34, I Move That the Town of North Reading Vote to Use the Imagecast Precinct Tabulators Beginning with the May 6, 2025 Town Election and Thereafter in All...
MR. CHAIRMAN, AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO MGL C. 54, § 34, I MOVE THAT THE TOWN OF NORTH READING VOTE TO USE THE IMAGECAST PRECINCT TABULATORS BEGINNING WITH THE MAY 6, 2025 TOWN ELECTION AND THEREAFTER IN ALL FUTURE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PRELIMINARY, PRIMARY, AND GENERAL ELECTIONS HELD IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, AND WITH THAT, TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF THE ACCUVOTE OPTICAL SCAN TABULATORS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO MGL C. 54, § 34, I MOVE THAT THE TOWN OF NORTH READING VOTE TO USE THE IMAGECAST PRECINCT TABULATORS BEGINNING WITH THE MAY 6, 2025 TOWN ELECTION AND THEREAFTER IN ALL FUTURE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PRELIMINARY, PRIMARY, AND GENERAL ELECTIONS HELD IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, AND WITH THAT, TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF THE ACCUVOTE OPTICAL SCAN TABULATORS. 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)
Approve and Authorize the Chair to Sign the Memorandum of Understanding - Every Student Succeeds Act Transportation Claiming Under Title Iv-E of the Social Security Act
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT TRANSPORTATION CLAIMING UNDER TITLE IV-E OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT TRANSPORTATION CLAIMING UNDER TITLE IV-E OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT. 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)
Vote to Accept Funds in the Amount of $2,878.56 for the Fire Department Gift Account
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,878.56 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GIFT ACCOUNT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,878.56 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GIFT ACCOUNT. 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)
Vote to Accept Funds in the Amount of $2,405.77 for the North Reading Senior Center Gift Account
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405.77 FOR THE NORTH READING SENIOR CENTER GIFT ACCOUNT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405.77 FOR THE NORTH READING SENIOR CENTER GIFT ACCOUNT. 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)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
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 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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