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March 2, 2026
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Catherine Morrin, Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse, Richard Wallner
Absent: None
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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 (REPUBLIC SERVICES; NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; HEALTH INSURANCE (ALL UNIONS); FIREARMS LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEALS: WOBURN DISTRICT COURT, C.A. NOS. 2553CV001065 AND 2553CV001079; PERRY'S PARK, BY AND THROUGH 142 MAIN REALTY V. TOWN OF NORTH READING, ET AL: NORTHEAST HOUSING COURT DOCKET NO.: 23H77CV000032 AND MIDDLESEX SUPERIOR COURT, DOCKET NO. 2681CV00371; TOWN V. 142 MAIN REALTY, LLC LAND COURT DOCKET NO. 24 MISC 000197; TOWN OF NORTH READING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS V. NY VENTURES, LLC, HOUSING APPEALS COMMITTEE, DOCKET NO. 2019-11; AND NORTH READING POLICE UNION: AAA CASE NOS. 01-25-0002-9884 AND 01-25-0004-1391) 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): 2/9/2026; AND MGL CHAPTER 214, SECTION 1B - "RIGHT TO PRIVACY"; MGL CHAPTER 149, SECTION 52C "PERSONNEL INFORMATION"; M
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 (REPUBLIC SERVICES; NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; HEALTH INSURANCE (ALL UNIONS); FIREARMS LICENSE SUSPENSION APPEALS: WOBURN DISTRICT COURT, C.A. NOS. 2553CV001065 AND 2553CV001079; PERRY'S PARK, BY AND THROUGH 142 MAIN REALTY V. TOWN OF NORTH READING, ET AL: NORTHEAST HOUSING COURT DOCKET NO.: 23H77CV000032 AND MIDDLESEX SUPERIOR COURT, DOCKET NO. 2681CV00371; TOWN V. 142 MAIN REALTY, LLC LAND COURT DOCKET NO. 24 MISC 000197; TOWN OF NORTH READING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS V. NY VENTURES, LLC, HOUSING APPEALS COMMITTEE, DOCKET NO. 2019-11; AND NORTH READING POLICE UNION: AAA CASE NOS. 01-25-0002-9884 AND 01-25-0004-1391) 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): 2/9/2026; AND MGL CHAPTER 214, SECTION 1B - "RIGHT TO PRIVACY"; MGL CHAPTER 149, SECTION 52C "PERSONNEL INFORMATION"; MGL CHAPTER 41, SECTION 111F; AND MGL CHAPTER 32, SECTIONS 7 AND 94) AND TO ADMIT: DARREN KLEIN-KP LAW FIRE CHIEF DON STATS POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ABIGAIL HURLBUT 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)
Approve the Change of License Class from the Seasonal Club All Alcohol License to an Annual Club All Alcohol License to for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Tcc Grill, 2 Mid Iron Drive to Expire December...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF LICENSE CLASS FROM THE SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO AN ANNUAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF LICENSE CLASS FROM THE SEASONAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO AN ANNUAL CLUB ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
Schedule Annual Town Meetings for 2026 as Follows: Spring Annual Town Meeting: Monday, June 1, 2026 Fall Annual Town Meeting: Monday, October 5, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE ANNUAL TOWN MEETINGS FOR 2026 AS FOLLOWS: SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING: MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SCHEDULE ANNUAL TOWN MEETINGS FOR 2026 AS FOLLOWS: SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING: MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 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)
Accept a Donation from Friends of Flint Memorial Library of Two Streaming/Study Pods for the Flint Memorial Library
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM FRIENDS OF FLINT MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF TWO STREAMING/STUDY PODS FOR THE FLINT MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM FRIENDS OF FLINT MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF TWO STREAMING/STUDY PODS FOR THE FLINT MEMORIAL LIBRARY. 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)
Proclaim March 9-12, 2026 as North Reading Dollars for Scholars Week
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM MARCH 9-12, 2026 AS NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM MARCH 9-12, 2026 AS NORTH READING DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS WEEK. 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 the Amended Response to the February 11, 2026 Open Meeting Law Complaint as Prepared by Town Counsel, and to Direct Town Counsel to Send the Response
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED RESPONSE TO THE FEBRUARY 11, 2026 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT AS PREPARED BY TOWN COUNSEL, AND TO DIRECT TOWN COUNSEL TO SEND THE RESPONSE.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED RESPONSE TO THE FEBRUARY 11, 2026 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT AS PREPARED BY TOWN COUNSEL, AND TO DIRECT TOWN COUNSEL TO SEND THE RESPONSE. 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)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the February 9, 2026 and February 23, 2026 Meetings
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 9, 2026 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2026 MEETINGS.
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“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 9, 2026 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2026 MEETINGS. 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. 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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