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June 9, 2025
9 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Catherine Morrin as absent at the start; roll calls later in the meeting list her voting, so she is counted present from then.
Present: Stephen O'Leary, Nicholas Masse, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Catherine Morrin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Catherine Morrin arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
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) AND TO ADMIT: ATTORNEY DARREN KLEIN ATTORNEY JONATHAN EICHMAN
The minutes give the count as 1-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Catherine Morrin absent, Richard Wallner yes, Stephen O'Leary yes, Nicholas Masse yes. Showing the count only.
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) AND TO ADMIT: ATTORNEY DARREN KLEIN ATTORNEY JONATHAN EICHMAN MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
#4 REVIEW/DISCUSS/VOTE JUNE TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES SPRING ANNUAL ARTICLE 5- FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommend Passing Over Article 5- FY2025 Budget Amendment
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 5- FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
The minutes give the count as 1-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Catherine Morrin absent, Richard Wallner yes, Stephen O'Leary yes, Nicholas Masse yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 5- FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
ARTICLE 27 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS
Recommend Passing Over Article 27- Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 27- PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
The minutes give the count as 1-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Catherine Morrin absent, Richard Wallner yes, Stephen O'Leary yes, Nicholas Masse yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 27- PRIOR YEAR BILLS. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLE 1 - ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION - 97 MAIN STREET
Recommend Passing Over Article 1- Acquisition and Appropriation -97 Main Street
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 1- ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION -97 MAIN STREET
The minutes give the count as 1-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Catherine Morrin absent, Richard Wallner yes, Stephen O'Leary yes, Nicholas Masse yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 1- ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION -97 MAIN STREET MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
#3. ADJOURN
Recess to Town Meeting Floor
MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECESS TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Catherine Morrin as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAM, I MOVE TO RECESS TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Masse informed the Select Board on his intent to make an amendment to Article 18-FY 2026 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES to decrease by $50K for the purpose of purchasing new street signs for the Town of North Reading. Chairman O'Leary informed that normally this would go through the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for their vetting. He added he just heard of Mr. Masse's intent that morning and it is not a good time to bring it up. Attorney Darren Klein offered that the decision is up to the Moderator of if it's in the scope & he thinks that Mr. Masse's Motion to Amend would be in the scope. Mr. Masse wants to be treated fair. Chairman O'Leary said yes, he will be but he is not inclined to support. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“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 NAY.” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MRS. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE Time was 11:02 PM..” (Motion: Wallner, second: Masse)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MRS. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE 5. ADJOURN.” (Motion: Wallner, second: Masse)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
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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