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June 16, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 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: Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Catherine Morrin, Vincenzo Stuto
Absent: Stephen O'Leary
Every vote, in order
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): 06/02/25 7 06/09/25:
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): 06/02/25 7 06/09/25: MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Approve and Sign the Response Letter to the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance Regarding 73 Lowell Road
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE RESPONSE LETTER TO THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE REGARDING 73 LOWELL ROAD.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE RESPONSE LETTER TO THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE REGARDING 73 LOWELL ROAD. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Accept the Deed for the Property Known as Zero Haverhill Street, Identified as Assessors' Parcel Id 041.0-0000-0054.0 and to Authorize the Chair to Sign Said Deed
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE DEED FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS ZERO HAVERHILL STREET, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSORS' PARCEL ID 041.0-0000-0054.0 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SAID DEED.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE DEED FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS ZERO HAVERHILL STREET, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSORS' PARCEL ID 041.0-0000-0054.0 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN SAID DEED. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Approve a 15 % Increase in Water Use Rates for Bills Issued After July 1, 2025 Subject to the Recommendation of the Water Commissioners
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A 15 % INCREASE IN WATER USE RATES FOR BILLS ISSUED AFTER JULY 1, 2025 SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A 15 % INCREASE IN WATER USE RATES FOR BILLS ISSUED AFTER JULY 1, 2025 SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO Mr. Masse asked about the percentage. Mrs. Morrin replied it is 15%. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Approve the FY 2026 Water Enterprise Capital Plan
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FY 2026 WATER ENTERPRISE CAPITAL PLAN.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FY 2026 WATER ENTERPRISE CAPITAL PLAN. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Schedule a Show Cause Hearing for Dos Lobos LLC D/B/A Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen - 303 Main Street for Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:30 Pm
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE SCHEDULE A SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR DOS LOBOS LLC D/B/A HOPOTHECARY ALES BREWERY AND KITCHEN - 303 MAIN STREET FOR MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025 AT 7:30 PM.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE SCHEDULE A SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR DOS LOBOS LLC D/B/A HOPOTHECARY ALES BREWERY AND KITCHEN - 303 MAIN STREET FOR MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025 AT 7:30 PM. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO Mr. Masse asked how many years of experiences Mr. Wallner and Mr. Stuto have with these? Mr. Wallner said four or five and it seems to be almost annual. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Appoint Scott Buckley and Michael Connelly to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for Terms to Expire May 5, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT SCOTT BUCKLEY AND MICHAEL CONNELLY TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT SCOTT BUCKLEY AND MICHAEL CONNELLY 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 ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as a Process Serving Constable for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2025. (Roll Call). (4 Openings) David Rosati (Incumbent)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL). (4 OPENINGS) DAVID ROSATI (INCUMBENT)
Each member who voted named the same choice (David Rosati), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (ROLL CALL). (4 OPENINGS) DAVID ROSATI (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DAVID ROSATI MRS. MORRIN DAVID ROSATI MR. WALLNER DAVID ROSATI MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE DAVID ROSATI VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Appoint Scott Buckleyto the Facilities Master Plan Committee for a Term to Expire May 5, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT SCOTT BUCKLEYTO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT SCOTT BUCKLEYTO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Appoint Scott Buckleyto the Fire Station Building Committee for a Term to Expire May 5, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT SCOTT BUCKLEYTO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT SCOTT BUCKLEYTO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 5, 2026. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Mr. Masse asked if it is necessary to have a school committee member in the Fire Station Building committee. Mr. Gilleberto replied and explained the requirement- "it is tied to the charge for the Fire Station Building Committee which includes members from different committees." VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve Legal Bills for March in the Amount of $17,709.92 as Follows: General $17,121.92 Labor $ 588.00 Total $17,709.92
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,709.92 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $17,121.92 LABOR $ 588.00 TOTAL $17,709.92
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,709.92 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $17,121.92 LABOR $ 588.00 TOTAL $17,709.92 MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Mr. Masse asked if they started to chip into 20 Elm Street with these bills. Mr. Gilleberto said that some hours that went back to 20 Elm Street and fund amount needed to be determined. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve Legal Bills for April in the Amount of $21,242.06 as Follows: General $20,801.06 Labor $ 441.00 Total $21,242.06
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,242.06 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $20,801.06 LABOR $ 441.00 TOTAL $21,242.06
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,242.06 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $20,801.06 LABOR $ 441.00 TOTAL $21,242.06 MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the June 09, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 09, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 09, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
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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