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July 21, 2025
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Catherine Morrin, Vincenzo Stuto
Absent: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 2 - to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (NON-UNION EMPLOYEES) SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION IF AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE BARGAINING OR LITIGATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY: (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF; NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 4928; REPUBLIC SERVICES) 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) 6/16/25, 7/3/25, 7/10/25, & 7/15/25)
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 2 - TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL OR TO CONDUCT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSIONS OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NONUNION PERSONNEL (NON-UNION EMPLOYEES) SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION IF AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE BARGAINING OR LITIGATING POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY: (NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF; NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 4928; REPUBLIC SERVICES) 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) 6/16/25, 7/3/25, 7/10/25, & 7/15/25) 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Vote to Accept the Amount of $6,440.00 as a Gift for the Department of Elder Services from Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT THE AMOUNT OF $6,440.00 AS A GIFT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ELDER SERVICES FROM FRIENDS OF THE NORTH READING COUNCIL ON AGING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT THE AMOUNT OF $6,440.00 AS A GIFT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ELDER SERVICES FROM FRIENDS OF THE NORTH READING COUNCIL ON AGING. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Vote to Accept the Amount of $1,231.43 as a Gift for Sponsorship of Mves 50th Anniversary Bbq Celebration from Mystic Valley Elder Services
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT THE AMOUNT OF $1,231.43 AS A GIFT FOR SPONSORSHIP OF MVES 50TH ANNIVERSARY BBQ CELEBRATION FROM MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT THE AMOUNT OF $1,231.43 AS A GIFT FOR SPONSORSHIP OF MVES 50TH ANNIVERSARY BBQ CELEBRATION FROM MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Suspend the All Alcoholic License for Hopothecary Ale Brewery and Kithcen for Three Consecutive Days Prior to 31st August. Proprioter to Notify the Town Administrator by 4 Pm Wednesday, July 23rd...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SUSPEND THE ALL ALCOHOLIC LICENSE FOR HOPOTHECARY ALE BREWERY AND KITHCEN FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE DAYS PRIOR TO 31ST AUGUST. PROPRIOTER TO NOTIFY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR BY 4 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD OF DATES OF SUSPENSION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SUSPEND THE ALL ALCOHOLIC LICENSE FOR HOPOTHECARY ALE BREWERY AND KITHCEN FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE DAYS PRIOR TO 31ST AUGUST. PROPRIOTER TO NOTIFY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR BY 4 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD OF DATES OF SUSPENSION. 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)
Accept the Amount of $685 as a Gift for the North Reading Veterans Department and Veterans Event Committee from Veterans of Foreign Wars and Others
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE AMOUNT OF $685 AS A GIFT FOR THE NORTH READING VETERANS DEPARTMENT AND VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FROM VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND OTHERS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE AMOUNT OF $685 AS A GIFT FOR THE NORTH READING VETERANS DEPARTMENT AND VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FROM VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND OTHERS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE The Select Board appreciated the contributions and the donations. 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)
Conduct an Evaluation of the Town's Need for the Following Town-Owned Parcel, for Which a Request to Purchase Has Been Received, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b: 21 Bliss Road
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF THE TOWN'S NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWN-OWNED PARCEL, FOR WHICH A REQUEST TO PURCHASE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B: 21 Bliss Road
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF THE TOWN'S NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWN-OWNED PARCEL, FOR WHICH A REQUEST TO PURCHASE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B: 21 Bliss Road 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Ratify and Sign the Integrated Agreement, Based on the Parties Prior Memorandum of Agreement and Contract, Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Administrative Staffs for the...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED AGREEMENT, BASED ON THE PARTIES PRIOR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT, BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFS 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 AGREEMENT, BASED ON THE PARTIES PRIOR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT, BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFS FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Ratify and Sign the Integrated Agreement, Based on the Parties Prior Memorandum of Agreement and Contract, Between the Town of North Reading and the North Reading Library Staff Association Local...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY AND SIGN THE INTEGRATED AGREEMENT, BASED ON THE PARTIES PRIOR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT, BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION LOCAL 4928, MLSA AFT MASSACHUSETTS, AFL-CIO 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 AGREEMENT, BASED ON THE PARTIES PRIOR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT, BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION LOCAL 4928, MLSA AFT MASSACHUSETTS, AFL-CIO FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
TOWN COUNSEL
Appoint Kp Law as Town Counsel for the Town of North Reading for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT KP LAW AS TOWN COUNSEL FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT KP LAW AS TOWN COUNSEL FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2026. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of May in the Amount of $18,667.76 as Follows: General $18,618.76 Labor $ 49.00 Total $18,667.76
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,667.76 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $18,618.76 LABOR $ 49.00 TOTAL $18,667.76
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,667.76 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $18,618.76 LABOR $ 49.00 TOTAL $18,667.76 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of June in the Amount of $21,900.85 as Follows: General $21,753.85 Labor $ 147.00 Total $21,900.85
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,900.85 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $21,753.85 LABOR $ 147.00 TOTAL $21,900.85
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,900.85 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $21,753.85 LABOR $ 147.00 TOTAL $21,900.85 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve Legal Bills for American Arbitration Association in the Amount of $375.00 as Follows: Labor $ 375.00 Total $ 375.00
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $375.00 AS FOLLOWS: LABOR $ 375.00 TOTAL $ 375.00
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $375.00 AS FOLLOWS: LABOR $ 375.00 TOTAL $ 375.00 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the June 02, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 02, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 02, 2025 MEETING. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the June 16, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 16, 2025 MEETING.
Yes: Masse, Morrin, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Stephen O'Leary as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 16, 2025 MEETING. 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 (1-ABSENT) (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 3, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 3, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 3, 2025 MEETING. 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 VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 10, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 10, 2025 MEETING.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Catherine Morrin as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 10, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT) (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 15, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 15, 2025 MEETING.
Yes: Masse, Morrin, O'Leary, WallnerThe roll call lists Vincenzo Stuto as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 15, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT) (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, 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 VOTED: 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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