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June 2, 2025
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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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 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 (NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION LOCAL 4928, MLSA AFT MASSACHUSETTS, AFL-CIO; NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL #1857 IAFF) 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): 5/19/25): AND TO ADMIT: SHARON KELLEHER, LIBRARY DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR ABIGAIL HURLBUT, CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE
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 (NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION LOCAL 4928, MLSA AFT MASSACHUSETTS, AFL-CIO; NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL #1857 IAFF) 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): 5/19/25): AND TO ADMIT: SHARON KELLEHER, LIBRARY DIRECTOR LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR ABIGAIL HURLBUT, CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE 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)
CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
Approve the Proclamation in Recognition of Mystic Valley Elder Services' 50th Anniversary
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES' 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES' 50TH ANNIVERSARY. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Chairman O'Leary spoke about the Mystic Valley Elder Services five decades of dedicated services to the seniors living with disabilities and their caregivers enhancing their lives and acknowledged them. There was a reminder of the June 12th Mystic Valley BBQ. Mrs. Morrin read the Proclamation. 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: Masse)
Approve the Proclamation in Recognition of Ethel Milley's 100th Birthday
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF ETHEL MILLEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF ETHEL MILLEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY. 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)
Approve the Proclamation in Recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus Month in North Reading
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER PLUS MONTH IN NORTH READING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER PLUS MONTH IN NORTH READING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner invited everyone to the Pride Parade (5th year) to be held on June 22nd at 12 pm. 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)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the May 19, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 19, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 19, 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)
Conduct an Evaluation of the Town's Need for the Following Town-Owned Parcels, for Which a Request to Purchase Has Been Received, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b: 8 Audubon Road 91...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF THE TOWN'S NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWN-OWNED PARCELS, FOR WHICH A REQUEST TO PURCHASE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B: 8 Audubon Road 91 Burroughs Road 3 Carpenter Drive 14 Carriage Way 3 Colonial Hill 9 Grant Street 2 Highland Terrace 4 Highland Terrace 2 Lincoln Street 322 Main Street 9 Patley Road 18 Quimby Road 19 Quimby Road 20 Quimby Road 0 Railroad Avenue 12 Stevens Road
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF THE TOWN'S NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWN-OWNED PARCELS, FOR WHICH A REQUEST TO PURCHASE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B: 8 Audubon Road 91 Burroughs Road 3 Carpenter Drive 14 Carriage Way 3 Colonial Hill 9 Grant Street 2 Highland Terrace 4 Highland Terrace 2 Lincoln Street 322 Main Street 9 Patley Road 18 Quimby Road 19 Quimby Road 20 Quimby Road 0 Railroad Avenue 12 Stevens Road 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 ABSTAIN VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Ratify and Sign the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town and the North Reading Library Association for the Period of Time Beginning July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO The Town Administrator updated about this three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Town and its library employees. 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)
Ratify and Sign the Integrated Contract Between the Town and North Reading Firefighters, Local #1857, for the Period of Time Beginning July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL #1857, FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND NORTH READING FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL #1857, FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER The Town Administrator updated about the collective bargaining agreement. 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)
Appoint Mr. Wallner and Mr. Stuto to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for Terms to Expire May 5, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. WALLNER AND MR. STUTO TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. WALLNER AND MR. STUTO TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026. 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)
Appoint Mr. Stuto as Voting Member to the Economic Development Committee for a Term to Expire May 5, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. STUTO AS VOTING MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. STUTO AS VOTING MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026. 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)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. STUTO AS VOTING MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. STUTO AS VOTING MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026. 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)
Appoint Mr. Masse to the Fire Station Building Committee for a Term to Expire May 5, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. MASSE TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. MASSE TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026. 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Appoint Mr. Wallner to the Taxation Aid Committee for a Term to Expire May 5, 2026 and to Waive Select Board Policy 3.7
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. WALLNER TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026 AND TO WAIVE SELECT BOARD POLICY 3.7.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. WALLNER TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026 AND TO WAIVE SELECT BOARD POLICY 3.7. 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (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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