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September 3, 2025
28 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse, Catherine Morrin
Absent: Richard Wallner
Every vote, in order
Proclaim September, 2025 as Alzheimer Awareness Month in North Reading and to Read the Associated Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER, 2025 AS ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH IN NORTH READING AND TO READ THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER, 2025 AS ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH IN NORTH READING AND TO READ THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO The Board Members appreciated the approach of spreading resources and awareness and acknowledged Ms. Pilkington and her the team. Mrs. Morrin read the proclamation. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Accept the Report of the Facilities Master Plan Committee
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Sign the October 6, 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 6, 2025 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, StutoNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 6, 2025 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-1 (PASSED) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES
Recommend Article 1 - Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officiers and Committees
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 2 - Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 3 - CREATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS TO SPECIAL PROJECTS SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 3 - Create and Transfer Funds to Special Projects Special Purpose Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 3 - CREATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS TO SPECIAL PROJECTS SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 3 - CREATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS TO SPECIAL PROJECTS SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 4 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 4 - FY2026 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 4 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 4 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 5 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 5 - FY2026 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 5 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 5 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
ARTICLE 6 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 6- FY2026 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6- FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6- FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
ARTICLE 7 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND
Recommend Article 7 - FY2026 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 8 - AMEND FY 2026 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 8 - Amend FY 2026 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - AMEND FY 2026 OPERATING BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 8 - AMEND FY 2026 OPERATING BUDGET. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT) ).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 9 - AMEND CODE - CHAPTER 66, FINANCE - ADD VETERANS REVOLVING FUND AND ESTABLISH DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR VETERANS REVO
Recommend Article 9 - Amend Code - Chapter 66, Finance - Add Veterans Revolving Fund and Establish Dollar Amount for Veterans Revolving Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - AMEND CODE - CHAPTER 66, FINANCE - ADD VETERANS REVOLVING FUND AND ESTABLISH DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR VETERANS REVOLVING FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 - AMEND CODE - CHAPTER 66, FINANCE - ADD VETERANS REVOLVING FUND AND ESTABLISH DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR VETERANS REVOLVING FUND. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
ARTICLE 10 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 10 - Rescind Authorizations to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 11 - AMEND FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 11 - Amend FY 2026 Capital Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - AMEND FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 11 - AMEND FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO There was a discussion on emergency procurement for the library elevator. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 12 - FY 2026 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 12 - FY2026 Fund Town Building Repairs
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 12 - FY2026 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 12 - FY2026 FUND TOWN BUILDING REPAIRS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
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Yes: Masse, StutoNo: Morrin, O'Leary
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 2-2 FAILED (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 13 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR CONTINUED PLANNING AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR REPLACEMENTS AT HOOD AND LITTLE SCH
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 13 - Appropriate Money for Continued Planning And/Or Construction of Modular Replacements at Hood and Little Schools District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 13 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR CONTINUED PLANNING AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR REPLACEMENTS AT HOOD AND LITTLE SCHOOLS DISTRICT.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, StutoNo: MasseThis is the vote on the main motion, taken right after a vote on a change to it (or a motion to postpone it).
From the minutes
“Chairman O'Leary called to vote on the original motion- to recommend at Town Meeting. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-1 PASSED (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
ARTICLE 14 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR MARTIN'S POND MAINTENANCE AND TREATMENT
Recommend Article 14- Appropriate Funds for Martin's Pond Maintenance and Treatment
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14- APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR MARTIN'S POND MAINTENANCE AND TREATMENT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 14- APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR MARTIN'S POND MAINTENANCE AND TREATMENT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 15 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, MITIGATION AND PREVENTION
Recommend Article 15 - Appropriate Funds for Substance Abuse Treatment, Mitigation and Prevention
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, MITIGATION AND PREVENTION
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, MITIGATION AND PREVENTION MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
ARTICLE 16 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 16 - Appropriate Funds for Continued Facilities Planning
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 16 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 16 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 17 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EVALUATE AND/OR PROCURE LEASED SPACE FOR ELDER SERVICES / SENIOR CENTER
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 17 - Appropriate Funds to Evaluate And/Or Procure Leased Space for Elder Services / Senior Center
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 17 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EVALUATE AND/OR PROCURE LEASED SPACE FOR ELDER SERVICES / SENIOR CENTER.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 17 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EVALUATE AND/OR PROCURE LEASED SPACE FOR ELDER SERVICES / SENIOR CENTER. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 18 - ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 138, SECTION 12D - CONVERSION OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERA
Recommend Article 18 - Accept MGL Chapter 138, Section 12d - Conversion of Wine and Malt Beverage Licenses to All Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18 - ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 138, SECTION 12D - CONVERSION OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18 - ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 138, SECTION 12D - CONVERSION OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
ARTICLE 19 - AUTHORIZE SELECT BOARD TO ACCEPT AN INTEREST IN LAND FOR A SIDEWALK AT 239 NORTH STREET (MAP 14, LOT 10)
Recommend Article 19- Authorize Select Board to Accept Land for Sidewalk at 239 North Street (Map 14, Lot 10)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19- AUTHORIZE SELECT BOARD TO ACCEPT LAND FOR SIDEWALK AT 239 NORTH STREET (MAP 14, LOT 10)
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, StutoNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19- AUTHORIZE SELECT BOARD TO ACCEPT LAND FOR SIDEWALK AT 239 NORTH STREET (MAP 14, LOT 10) MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO There was a discussion on the sidewalk and the property. Mr. Masse made a motion to recommend at the town meeting. No one seconded. Motion denied. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-1 PASSED (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
ARTICLE 20 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAW - FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
Recommend Article 20 - Amend Code - Zoning Bylaw - Floodplain District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAW - FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAW - FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for Terms to Expire on Expire June 30, 2026. Michael Connelly, Assistant Superintendent of...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2026. MICHAEL CONNELLY, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE DONALD KELLIHER, FINANCE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO MICHAEL CONNELLY, LAURIANNE GALVIN, MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER MRS. MORRINMICHAEL CONNELLY, LAURIANNE GALVIN, MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY MICHAEL CONNELLY, LAURIANNE GALVIN, MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, ABIGA"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 4-0.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2026. MICHAEL CONNELLY, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE DONALD KELLIHER, FINANCE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO Mr. Masse expressed his willingness to participate more as liaison in committees. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MICHAEL CONNELLY, LAURIANNE GALVIN, MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER MRS. MORRINMICHAEL CONNELLY, LAURIANNE GALVIN, MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY MICHAEL CONNELLY, LAURIANNE GALVIN, MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER MR. MASSE MICHAEL CONNELLY, LAURIANNE GALVIN, MICHAEL P. GILLEBERTO, ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DONALD KELLIHER VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Transportation Committee for Terms to Expire on March 12, 2028. Warren Pierce, Community Planning Commission
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON MARCH 12, 2028. WARREN PIERCE, COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Each member who voted named the same choice (Warren Pierce), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON MARCH 12, 2028. WARREN PIERCE, COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO WARREN PIERCE MRS. MORRIN WARREN PIERCE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY WARREN PIERCE MR. MASSE WARREN PIERCE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the August 18, 2025 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 18, 2025 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 18, 2025 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
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 ABSENT MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS) (1-ABSENT).” (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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