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May 5, 2025
42 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Stephen O'Leary, Liane Gonzalez
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Liane Gonzalez arrived after the meeting began (at 7:35 pm).
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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): 4/07/2025 & 4/14/2025)
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 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): 4/07/2025 & 4/14/2025) 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)
Adopt the Vote Prepared by Bond Counsel, in Print Before the Board, in Connection with the Sale of the Town's $551,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series a, and $6,467,803 General...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $551,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES A, AND $6,467,803 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES B, EACH DATED AND CLOSING MAY 22, 2025, AND SIGN RELATED NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Liane Gonzalez as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $551,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES A, AND $6,467,803 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES B, EACH DATED AND CLOSING MAY 22, 2025, AND SIGN RELATED NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner)
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60, Section 3a, to Authorize the Collector to Etsbalish a Voluntary Electronic Billing Option for Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise Tax & Utility...
MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A, TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTOR TO ETSBALISH A VOLUNTARY ELECTRONIC BILLING OPTION FOR REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXCISE TAX & UTILITY BILLS.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Liane Gonzalez as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A, TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTOR TO ETSBALISH A VOLUNTARY ELECTRONIC BILLING OPTION FOR REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXCISE TAX & UTILITY BILLS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner)
ARTICLE 1 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY
Recommend Article 1- Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Establishment of Lowell Road Multi-Family Zoning Overlay District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was more discussion on zoning bylaws and about state regulations. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 2 CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII
Article 2 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Changes to Site Plan Review, Article XVII
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 3- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200- 30 ZONING MAP
Recommend Article 3 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Section 200-30 Zoning Map
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP.
Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 4 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND NORTH READING ZONING BYLAWS 200- 61 ATTACHMENT 1
Not Recommend Article 4- Citizen's Petition to Amend North Reading Zoning Bylaws 200-61 Attachment 1
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND NORTH READING ZONING BYLAWS 200-61 ATTACHMENT 1.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND NORTH READING ZONING BYLAWS 200-61 ATTACHMENT 1. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY The Town Administrator updated about the hearing by the Planning Commission two weeks ago where they voted not to recommend this article. Mr. O'Leary explained further. The Select Board agreed to vote not to recommend this article. 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)
ARTICLE 5- FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 5- FY2025 Budget Amendment
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5- FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5- FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was a discussion on final numbers and number of students. 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)
ARTICLE 6- FY2025 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommend Passing Over Article 6 - FY2025 Capital Budget Amendment
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 6 - FY2025 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 6 - FY2025 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT. 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)
ARTICLE 7 - FY 2025 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT
Recommend Article 7- FY 2025 Snow and Ice Deficit
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7- FY 2025 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7- FY 2025 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT. 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)
ARTICLE 8 - FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 8- FY 2025 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. 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)
ARTICLE 9- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST- EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 9- FY 2025 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 9- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 9- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. 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)
ARTICLE 10- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 10 - FY 2025 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 10 - FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 10 - FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND. 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)
ARTICLE 11- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 11- FY 2025 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 11- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 11- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND. 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)
ARTICLE 12- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 12- FY 2025 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Water Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO WATER STABILIZATION FUND. 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)
ARTICLE 13- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 13- FY 2025 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 13- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 13- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND. 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)
ARTICLE 14- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED/UNBUDGETED COSTS FOR
Recommend Article 14- FY 2025 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to School District Reserve Fund for Unanticipated/Unbudgeted Costs for Special Education, Out-Of-District Tuition, or Transportation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED/UNBUDGETED COSTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION, OR TRANSPORTATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14- FY 2025 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVE FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED/UNBUDGETED COSTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION, OR TRANSPORTATION. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was a discussion about district tuition. 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)
ARTICLE 15- FY2025 FIRE STATION PLANNING
Recommend Article 15- FY2025 Fire Station Planning
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15- FY2025 FIRE STATION PLANNING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15- FY2025 FIRE STATION PLANNING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was discussion. 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)
ARTICLE 16 - FY2026 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommend Article 16- FY2026 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16- FY2026 OPERATING BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16- FY2026 OPERATING BUDGET. 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)
ARTICLE 17- FY2026 ONE-TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUIT AND PARAMEDIC TRAINING
Recommend Article 17- FY2026 One-Time Fire Department Recruit and Paramedic Training
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17- FY2026 ONE-TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUIT AND PARAMEDIC TRAINING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17- FY2026 ONE-TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUIT AND PARAMEDIC TRAINING. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was a discussion about the additional staffing position. 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)
ARTICLE 18 - FY 2026 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Recommend Article 18- FY 2026 Capital Expenditures
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18- FY 2026 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18- FY 2026 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. 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)
ARTICLE 19 - AUTHORIZE NAMING OF MULTI-PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELD
Recommend Article 19- Authorize Naming of Multi- Purpose Athletic Field
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19- AUTHORIZE NAMING OF MULTI- PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELD.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19- AUTHORIZE NAMING OF MULTI- PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELD. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. O'Leary appreciated the idea and said it was well deserved. 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)
ARTICLE 20 - AUTHORIZE NAMING OF SOFTBALL FIELD
Recommend Article 20- Authorize Naming of Softball Field
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20- AUTHORIZE NAMING OF SOFTBALL FIELD.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20- AUTHORIZE NAMING OF SOFTBALL FIELD. 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)
Recommend Article 21- Hillview Function Building Demolition Project
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21- HILLVIEW FUNCTION BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21- HILLVIEW FUNCTION BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 22- RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 22- Rescind Authorization to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 22- RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 22- RESCIND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 23- FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND
Recommend Article 23- FY2026 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 23- FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 23- FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY TRUST FUND. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 24 - FUND FISCAL YEAR 2027 REVALUATION
Recommend Article 24- Fund Fiscal Year 2027 Revaluation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24- FUND FISCAL YEAR 2027 REVALUATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24- FUND FISCAL YEAR 2027 REVALUATION. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 25- FUND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
Recommend Article 25 - Fund Retirement Obligations
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 25 - FUND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 25 - FUND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 26 - FY2026 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS
Recommend Article 26- FY2026 Fund Town Building Repairs
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 26- FY2026 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 26- FY2026 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was a discussion about the listing. 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: Wallner)
ARTICLE 27 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 27- Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 27- PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 27- PRIOR YEAR BILLS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 28 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENTER INTO COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS
Recommend Article 28- Authorize Treasurer to Enter into Compensating Balance Agreements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 28- AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENTER INTO COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 28- AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENTER INTO COMPENSATING BALANCE AGREEMENTS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 29- ACCEPT MGL, CHAPTER 200A, SECTION 9A - TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES
Recommend Article 29 - Accept MGL, Chapter 200a, Section 9a - Tax Title Foreclosure Procedures
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 29 - ACCEPT MGL, CHAPTER 200A, SECTION 9A - TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 29 - ACCEPT MGL, CHAPTER 200A, SECTION 9A - TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 30 - SELECT TOWN OFFICERS
Recommend Article 30- Select Town Officers
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30- SELECT TOWN OFFICERS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 30- SELECT TOWN OFFICERS. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 31 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Recommend Article 31- Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers and Committees
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31- HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 31- HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Sign the June 9, 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 9, 2025 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 9, 2025 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
Recommend the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the Following Amounts as Presented by the Town Administrator: Prop 2 1/2 Limit Municipal $20,753,575.00 School $40,780,049.00 Fixed...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AS PRESENTED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Prop 2 1/2 Limit Municipal $20,753,575.00 School $40,780,049.00 Fixed $25,606,765.00 Enterprises $ 7,860,480.00 $ 95,000,869.00
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS AS PRESENTED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Prop 2 1/2 Limit Municipal $20,753,575.00 School $40,780,049.00 Fixed $25,606,765.00 Enterprises $ 7,860,480.00 $ 95,000,869.00 MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There were some discussions on the numbers. 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: Wallner)
Approve the Third 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 THIRD 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 THIRD 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. WALLNER 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: Wallner)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Historical Commission for a Full Term to Expire December 31, 2026. Martha Polley
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MARTHA POLLEY
Each member who voted named the same choice (Martha Polley), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MARTHA POLLEY MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Martha Polley. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARTHA POLLEY MRS. GONZALEZ MARTHA POLLEY MR. WALLNER MARTHA POLLEY MR. O'LEARY MARTHA POLLEY MR. MASSE MARTHA POLLEY VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Ratify and Sign the Integrated Collective Bargaining Agreement, Based on the Parties' Prior Memorandum of Agreement and Contract, Between the Town of North Reading and the DPW Union for the Period...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, BASED ON THE PARTIES' PRIOR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT, BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE DPW UNION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, BASED ON THE PARTIES' PRIOR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT, BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE DPW UNION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was a further discussion. 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: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the April 7, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 7, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 7, 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 April 14, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 14, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 14, 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: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)
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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