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November 3, 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 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): 6/13/2016, 6/20/2016, 7/18/2016, 8/1/2016, 8/22/2016)
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): 6/13/2016, 6/20/2016, 7/18/2016, 8/1/2016, 8/22/2016) 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)
Approve and Sign a Proclamation Designating November 2025, as "Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month in North Reading"
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2025, AS "VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION MONTH IN NORTH READING".
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2025, AS "VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES APPRECIATION MONTH IN NORTH READING". MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Mr. Masse: Acknowledgment was given to Mrs. Gonzalez for her prior efforts, with thanks expressed for continuing her work. Chairman O'Leary: Discussed the importance of not only recognizing veterans on Veterans Day but also setting aside an entire month as a notification of appreciation on behalf of a grateful community, nation, and country. 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 a Gift in the Amount of $1,710.70 for the Flint Memorial Library Gift Account
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,710.70 FOR THE FLINT MEMORIAL LIBRARY GIFT ACCOUNT.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO ACCEPT A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,710.70 FOR THE FLINT MEMORIAL LIBRARY GIFT ACCOUNT. 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)
Select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1.0 as Recommended by the Board of Assessors
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELECT A MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SELECT A MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 1.0 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS. 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)
Not to Establish a Residential Exemption
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION. 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)
Not to Establish a Commercial Exemption
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION. 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)
Not to Establish an Open Space Exemption
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN SPACE EXEMPTION.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN SPACE EXEMPTION. 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)
Recommend the FY2026 Property Tax Levy at $68,137,087.00 Which Is $48,454.14 Less Than the Levy Limit
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2026 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $68,137,087.00 WHICH IS $48,454.14 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2026 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT $68,137,087.00 WHICH IS $48,454.14 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Chairman O'Leary mentioned that "Just to let people know- We're not taxing to the max". 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)
Recommend to the Board of Assessors That the FY2026 Proposed Tax Rate Be Set at $13.02 for Residential and $13.01 for Commercial, Industrial & Personal Property per $1,000.00 of Valuation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2026 PROPOSED TAX RATE BE SET AT $13.02 FOR RESIDENTIAL AND $13.01 FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT THE FY2026 PROPOSED TAX RATE BE SET AT $13.02 FOR RESIDENTIAL AND $13.01 FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION. 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 Retiree Health Insurance for 2026 as Indicated in the "Renewal" Column of the Attached Summary
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 2026 AS INDICATED IN THE "RENEWAL" COLUMN OF THE ATTACHED SUMMARY.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 2026 AS INDICATED IN THE "RENEWAL" COLUMN OF THE ATTACHED SUMMARY. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE There was a discussion. Key points are below- The 16% increase is significant and impacts budget flexibility for maintaining level services. Active employee health insurance costs are absorbed 70% by the town, compared to 50% for retirees. Implement renewal effective January 1, 2026. Continue monitoring health insurance costs and explore alternatives for future years. The Insurance Advisory Committee and retirees have been consulted and advised of the situation. No viable alternatives were identified, and transitioning plans could be disruptive. 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)
In Accordance with Charter Section 9-3-1 That the Select Board Establish a Special Committee to Review and Recodify All Existing General Bylaws of the Town, Excluding Zoning Bylaws, with a Report...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHARTER SECTION 9-3-1 THAT THE SELECT BOARD ESTABLISH A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECODIFY ALL EXISTING GENERAL BYLAWS OF THE TOWN, EXCLUDING ZONING BYLAWS, WITH A REPORT TO BE ISSUED TO THE SELCT BOARD ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 1, 2026. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS, AS FOLLOWS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2026: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES LILLIAN HARTMAN TOWN CLERK SUSAN DUPLIN POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN BUILDING COMMISSIONER GERARD NOEL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH ROBERT BRACEY
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHARTER SECTION 9-3-1 THAT THE SELECT BOARD ESTABLISH A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECODIFY ALL EXISTING GENERAL BYLAWS OF THE TOWN, EXCLUDING ZONING BYLAWS, WITH A REPORT TO BE ISSUED TO THE SELCT BOARD ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 1, 2026. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS, AS FOLLOWS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2026: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES LILLIAN HARTMAN TOWN CLERK SUSAN DUPLIN POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN BUILDING COMMISSIONER GERARD NOEL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH ROBERT BRACEY MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Mr. Masse acknowledged Ms. Hartman and Ms. Duplin in this committee but questioned whether the Police Chief and other busy officials would have sufficient time. Suggestion to "give it a shot" and reassess if additional members or support are needed later. 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 Open Session Minutes for the September 29, 2025 Meeting as Amended
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OPEN SESSION MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 MEETING AS AMENDED.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OPEN SESSION MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 MEETING AS AMENDED. 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)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
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“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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