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March 17, 2025
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE LITIGATION POSITION OF THE TOWN (MBTA ZONING) 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): 2/25/25, 3/3/25, AND 3/6/2025) AND TO ADMIT: TONY MAFFEO-HUB INTERNATIONAL ROBERT COLLINS-HUMAN RECOURSES DIRECTOR DANIELLE MCKNIGHT-TOWN PLANNER JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Liane Gonzalez as absent for this vote.
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 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE LITIGATION POSITION OF THE TOWN (MBTA ZONING) 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): 2/25/25, 3/3/25, AND 3/6/2025) AND TO ADMIT: TONY MAFFEO-HUB INTERNATIONAL ROBERT COLLINS-HUMAN RECOURSES DIRECTOR DANIELLE MCKNIGHT-TOWN PLANNER JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY 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: O'Leary)
Approve a Common Victualler License for Suko Café, LLC, 134 Park Street, Unit #3 to Expire December 31, 2025 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR SUKO CAFÉ, LLC, 134 PARK STREET, UNIT #3 TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR SUKO CAFÉ, LLC, 134 PARK STREET, UNIT #3 TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary congratulated and wished them good luck. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Award a Lease for Personal Wireless Services Antennas and Related Equipment at 166 Chestnut Street to Crown Atlantic Company, LLC, and to Authorize the Town Administrator and Director of Public...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AWARD A LEASE FOR PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICES ANTENNAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AT 166 CHESTNUT STREET TO CROWN ATLANTIC COMPANY, LLC, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FINALZE TERMS OF A LEASE FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AWARD A LEASE FOR PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICES ANTENNAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AT 166 CHESTNUT STREET TO CROWN ATLANTIC COMPANY, LLC, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FINALZE TERMS OF A LEASE FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Refer the Four Citizen Petition Zoning Bylaw Amendments to the Community Planning Commission for Public Hearing
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REFER THE FOUR CITIZEN PETITION ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REFER THE FOUR CITIZEN PETITION ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Select Board discussed more. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTED: PASSED 4-0 (1 ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Wallner)
GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. - SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
Renew the General On-Premises Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverages License for Golf Facilities Management, Inc., D/B/A Hillview Snack Bar to Expire December 31, 2025 Subject to All Regulatory...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE GENERAL ON-PREMISES SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE GENERAL ON-PREMISES SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. - COMMON VICTUALLER
Renew the Common Victualler License for Golf Facilities Management, Inc., D/B/A Hillview Snack Bar to Expire December 31, 2025 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
ROBERT CONNORS - TRANSIENT VENDOR
Renew the Transient Vendor License for the Sale of Flowers, Christmas Trees, Etc. at 226 Main Street for Robert Connors, 58 Wyman Street, Woburn, MA to Expire December 31, 2025 Subject to All...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF FLOWERS, CHRISTMAS TREES, ETC. AT 226 MAIN STREET FOR ROBERT CONNORS, 58 WYMAN STREET, WOBURN, MA TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF FLOWERS, CHRISTMAS TREES, ETC. AT 226 MAIN STREET FOR ROBERT CONNORS, 58 WYMAN STREET, WOBURN, MA TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
THOMSON CLUB INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP - SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
Renew the Seasonal Club Wine and Malt Beverages License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Pro Shop, 2a Mid Iron Drive to Expire November 30, 2025 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP, 2A MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP, 2A MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
THOMSON CLUB INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL - SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL
Renew the Seasonal Club All Alcohol License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Tcc Grill, 2 Mid Iron Drive to Expire December 31, 2025 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
THOMSON CLUB INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL - COMMON VICTUALLER
Renew the Common Victualler License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Tcc Grill, 2 Mid Iron Drive to Expire December 31, 2025 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the January 06, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 06, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 06, 2025 MEETING. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the February 25, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025 MEETING. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 3, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 3, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 3, 2025 MEETING. 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: PASSED 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: MR. O'LEARY The Select Board discussed about the upcoming meeting dates. April 22nd Select Board meeting was rescheduled on April 14th. All upcoming meeting dates are finalized as below- March 26th Wednesday Joint Meeting with School Committee and Finance Committee March 31st Monday Annual Budget Meeting April 7th Monday Select Board Meeting April 14th Monday Select Board Meeting 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)
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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