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February 9, 2026
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Nicholas Masse, Catherine Morrin, Richard Wallner
Absent: Vincenzo Stuto
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 3 - to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining If the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 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) 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 (97 MAIN 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): 2/22/2016, 2/29/2016, 3/7/2016, 3/28/2016, 4/4/2016 & 1/12/2026) AND TO ADMIT: POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN FIRE CHIEF DONALD STATS DPW DIRECTOR JOSEPH PARISI FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT
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 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) 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 (97 MAIN 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): 2/22/2016, 2/29/2016, 3/7/2016, 3/28/2016, 4/4/2016 & 1/12/2026) AND TO ADMIT: POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN FIRE CHIEF DONALD STATS DPW DIRECTOR JOSEPH PARISI FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT 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 (PASSED, 1 ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Approve the Change of Officers/Directors/Llc Managers & Change of Ownership Interest for the on Premises Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverages and Common Victualler Licenses for Lobster Claw...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD APPROVE THE CHANGE OF OFFICERS/DIRECTORS/LLC MANAGERS & CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR THE ON PREMISES RESTAURANT WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES AND COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES FOR LOBSTER CLAW SEAFOODS, INC, DOING BUSINESS AS THE LOBSTER CLAW LOCATED AT 3 MAIN STREET, NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS, AS PROPOSED IN THE UPDATED SUBMITTED APPLICATION AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, LOCAL BYLAWS, THE APPROVAL OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION, AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD APPROVE THE CHANGE OF OFFICERS/DIRECTORS/LLC MANAGERS & CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR THE ON PREMISES RESTAURANT WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES AND COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES FOR LOBSTER CLAW SEAFOODS, INC, DOING BUSINESS AS THE LOBSTER CLAW LOCATED AT 3 MAIN STREET, NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS, AS PROPOSED IN THE UPDATED SUBMITTED APPLICATION AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, LOCAL BYLAWS, THE APPROVAL OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION, AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED, 1 ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Continue the Public Hearing for a Flammable Storage License for Bprep Located at 29 Concord Street, North Reading, Massachusetts, to February 23rd, 2026 at 7:45 Pm in Town Hall, Room 14
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR A FLAMMABLE STORAGE LICENSE FOR BPREP LOCATED AT 29 CONCORD STREET, NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS, TO FEBRUARY 23RD, 2026 AT 7:45 PM IN TOWN HALL, ROOM 14.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR A FLAMMABLE STORAGE LICENSE FOR BPREP LOCATED AT 29 CONCORD STREET, NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS, TO FEBRUARY 23RD, 2026 AT 7:45 PM IN TOWN HALL, ROOM 14. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED, 1 ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of December in the Amount of $11,846.75 as Follows: General $ 3,892.25 Labor $ 3,366.00 20 Elm St 40b $ 4,588.50 Total $ 11,846.75
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,846.75 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 3,892.25 LABOR $ 3,366.00 20 ELM ST 40B $ 4,588.50 TOTAL $ 11,846.75
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,846.75 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 3,892.25 LABOR $ 3,366.00 20 ELM ST 40B $ 4,588.50 TOTAL $ 11,846.75 MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED, 1 ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Nominate the Following Individual(S) to the Library Trustees as an Associate Member for a Term to Expire December 31, 2028. Edward Baia Elizabeth Decker Stephen Hemman Akm Rahman
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2028. EDWARD BAIA ELIZABETH DECKER STEPHEN HEMMAN AKM RAHMAN
Each member who voted named the same choice (Stephen Hemman), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2028. EDWARD BAIA ELIZABETH DECKER STEPHEN HEMMAN AKM RAHMAN MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mrs. Morrin recommended Stephen Hemman. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. MORRIN STEPHEN HEMMAN MR. WALLNER STEPHEN HEMMAN MR. O'LEARY STEPHEN HEMMAN MR. MASSE STEPHEN HEMMAN VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED, 1 ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Nominate the Following Individual(S) to the Transportation Committee as a Full Member for a Term to Expire December 31, 2027. Alexis Arsinis Edward Baia Sebastian Masiello Nazanin Mossahebi Paul...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AS A FULL MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ALEXIS ARSINIS EDWARD BAIA SEBASTIAN MASIELLO NAZANIN MOSSAHEBI PAUL SANGER MICHAELANGELOS TSAPARLIS
Each member who voted named the same choice (Sebastian Masiello), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AS A FULL MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027. ALEXIS ARSINIS EDWARD BAIA SEBASTIAN MASIELLO NAZANIN MOSSAHEBI PAUL SANGER MICHAELANGELOS TSAPARLIS MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Sebastian Masiello. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. MORRIN SEBASTIAN MASIELLO MR. WALLNER SEBASTIAN MASIELLO MR. O'LEARY SEBASTIAN MASIELLO MR. MASSE SEBASTIAN MASIELLO VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED, 1 ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the January 12, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 12, 2026 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 12, 2026 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ABSENT MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED, 1 ABSENT).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
12/8/2025 EXEMPTION 6 (RIVERSIDE DRIVE PARCEL) 12/22/2025 EXEMPTION 3 (COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - MCOP) 12/22/2025 EXEMPTIO
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 ABSENT MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED, 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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