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May 19, 2025
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list leaves out Vincenzo Stuto, who made or seconded motions or voted at this meeting, so Vincenzo Stuto is counted present.
Present: Stephen O'Leary, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Catherine Morrin, Vincenzo Stuto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 6 - to Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property If the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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; 68 WINTER 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) 5/5/25) AND TO ADMIT: ABIGAIL HURLBUT- FINANCE COMMITTEE-CHAIR
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 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; 68 WINTER 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) 5/5/25) AND TO ADMIT: ABIGAIL HURLBUT- FINANCE COMMITTEE-CHAIR MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the May 5, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 5, 2025 MEETING.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Morrin
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 5, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSTAIN MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 PASSED (1- ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the May 7, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 7, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 7, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Sign the June 9, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 9, 2025 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 9, 2025 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Commission on Disabilities to Expire December 31, 2027. Katie Moulison
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. KATIE MOULISON
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO KATIE MOULISON MRS. GONZALEZ KATIE MOULISON MR. WALLNER KATIE MOULISON MR. O'LEARY KATIE MOULISON MR. MASSE KATIE MOULISON"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. KATIE MOULISON MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Katie Moulison. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO KATIE MOULISON MRS. GONZALEZ KATIE MOULISON MR. WALLNER KATIE MOULISON MR. O'LEARY KATIE MOULISON MR. MASSE KATIE MOULISON VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Youth Service Commitee to Expire December 31, 2027. Anne M Chambers
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE YOUTH SERVICE COMMITEE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ANNE M CHAMBERS
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO ANNE M CHAMBERS MRS. GONZALEZ ANNE M CHAMBERS MR. WALLNER ANNE M CHAMBERS MR. O'LEARY ANNE M CHAMBERS MR. MASSE ANNE M CHAMBERS"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE YOUTH SERVICE COMMITEE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ANNE M CHAMBERS MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Anne M Chambers. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ANNE M CHAMBERS MRS. GONZALEZ ANNE M CHAMBERS MR. WALLNER ANNE M CHAMBERS MR. O'LEARY ANNE M CHAMBERS MR. MASSE ANNE M CHAMBERS VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
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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