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August 18, 2025
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Richard Wallner, Catherine Morrin, Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse
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 or Litigation 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 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456, & OPIOID LITIGATION [IN RE NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION, U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION, CASE NO. 17-MD-2804 (HON. DAN AARON POLSTER)]) 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 (9 MILL STREET; 166 CHESTNUT 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): 7/17/25 AM, 7/17/25 PM, & 7/21/25) AND TO ADMIT MARK ZIMMERMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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 OR LITIGATION IF THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456, & OPIOID LITIGATION [IN RE NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION, U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION, CASE NO. 17-MD-2804 (HON. DAN AARON POLSTER)]) 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 (9 MILL STREET; 166 CHESTNUT 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): 7/17/25 AM, 7/17/25 PM, & 7/21/25) AND TO ADMIT MARK ZIMMERMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE 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)
3. CHOOSE NOT TO APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS, WHEREBY AFTER AUGUST 15TH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF APPOINTING AND ASSIGNING ELE
Exercise the Following Option for Appointment of Election Workers for Elections Held Between September 1, 2025 Through August 31, 2026: Appoint Election Officers from the List Submitted by the...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Masse acknowledged the volunteers who did terrific job in the last election. Chairman O'Leary echoed Mr. Masse's comment. 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)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Name(S) of Individual(S) for Appointment to the Sustainabiity for a Term to Expire December 31, 2025 and to Waive Select Board Policy 3.2 (Appointment...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME(S) OF INDIVIDUAL(S) FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABIITY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND TO WAIVE SELECT BOARD POLICY 3.2 (APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES): JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN
Each member who voted named the same choice (Jane Tamlyn-Hayden), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME(S) OF INDIVIDUAL(S) FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABIITY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND TO WAIVE SELECT BOARD POLICY 3.2 (APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES): JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Jane Tamlyn-Hayden. Chairman O'Leary seconded and appreciated Ms. Hayden's willingness to continue to serve the committee. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MRS. MORRIN JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MR. WALLNER JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MR. O'LEARY JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN MR. MASSE JANE TAMLYN-HAYDEN VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Vote to Accept a Gift in the Amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) from Amazon Robotics for the North Reading Police Department
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00) FROM AMAZON ROBOTICS FOR THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00) FROM AMAZON ROBOTICS FOR THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER The Town Administrator updated about the amount of $15,000 gift from Amazon Robotics for the North reading Police Department's Drone Program. Chairman O'Leary appreciated and acknowledged the donor. 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 a Class I License for Bone Equipment, LLC D.b.a Bobcat of Boston, 20 Concord Street, to Expire January 1, 2026 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CLASS I LICENSE FOR BONE EQUIPMENT, LLC D.B.A BOBCAT OF BOSTON, 20 CONCORD STREET, TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Yes: Masse, Morrin, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: O'Leary
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CLASS I LICENSE FOR BONE EQUIPMENT, LLC D.B.A BOBCAT OF BOSTON, 20 CONCORD STREET, TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY ABSTAIN MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSTAIN) (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Approve a Common Victualler for Skweres, LLC D.b.a Heav'nly Donuts, 68 Winter Street to Expire December 31, 2025 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER FOR SKWERES, LLC D.B.A HEAV'NLY DONUTS, 68 WINTER STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER FOR SKWERES, LLC D.B.A HEAV'NLY DONUTS, 68 WINTER STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was a discussion regarding their food service permit which has been addressed already and the business owner was expecting to receive the inspection report soon from the Board of Health. The Select Board decided to issue a Common Victualler License to the new owners of the Heav'nly Donuts at Winter Street. All the Board members congratulated and wished good luck to Mr. Correale and Mr. Magazzu. 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 July 17, 2025 A.M. Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 17, 2025 A.M. MEETING.
Yes: Masse, Morrin, O'Leary, WallnerAbstained: Stuto
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 17, 2025 A.M. MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSTAIN MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT) (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 17, 2025 P.M. Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 17, 2025 P.M. MEETING.
Yes: Masse, Morrin, O'Leary, WallnerAbstained: Stuto
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 17, 2025 P.M. MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSTAIN MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSENT) (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 21, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 21, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 21, 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)
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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