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September 29, 2025
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse, Catherine Morrin, Richard Wallner
Absent: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 (9 MILL 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): (1/17/2017; 1/3/2017; 12/19/2016; 12/5/2016; AND 11/21/2016) AND TO ADMIT JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS JOHN MAGAZZU, CHARLESGATE REAL ESTATE
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 (9 MILL 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): (1/17/2017; 1/3/2017; 12/19/2016; 12/5/2016; AND 11/21/2016) AND TO ADMIT JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS JOHN MAGAZZU, CHARLESGATE REAL ESTATE MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO 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: Stuto)
ARTICLE 4 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Passing Over Article 4 - FY2026 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 4 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 4 - FY2026 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND. 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)
ARTICLE 10 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW
Recommend Passing Over Article 10 - Rescind Authorizations to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 10 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 10 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW. 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)
ARTICLE 11 - AMEND FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET
Recommend Article 11 - Amend FY 2026 Capital Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - AMEND FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - AMEND FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET. 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)
ARTICLE 16 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING
Recommend Article 16 - Appropriate Funds for Continued Facilities Planning in the Amount of $150,000 Funded from Free Cash
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FUNDED FROM FREE CASH.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FUNDED FROM FREE CASH. 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)
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 in the Amount of $30,0000 Funded from Free Cash
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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,0000 FUNDED FROM FREE CASH.
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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,0000 FUNDED FROM FREE CASH. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO 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: Stuto)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“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 AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (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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