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March 16, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Catherine Morrin, Vincenzo Stuto, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 3 - to Discuss Strategy Relating to Pending Litigation Known as 142 Main Realty, LLC V. North Reading Select Board Et Al.,...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY RELATING TO PENDING LITIGATION KNOWN AS 142 MAIN REALTY, LLC V. NORTH READING SELECT BOARD ET AL., MIDDLESEX SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. 2681CV00371, REGARDING PERRY'S PARK, 142 MAIN STREET, NORTH READING, MA 01864; AND, (REMNANT DEFENDANTS SETTLEMENT): ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC (AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES), J M SMITH CORPORATION, LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., MORRIS AND DICKSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES SUPERVALU AND ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS) (SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS); AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT DISCUSSING THE MATTERS IN AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE LITIGATING POSITIONS OF THE BOARD. A VOTE REGARDING WHETHER TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IS EXPECTED, AND VOTES MAY OCCUR DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; HEALTH INSURANCE (ALL UNIONS)) SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND 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 GEN
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY RELATING TO PENDING LITIGATION KNOWN AS 142 MAIN REALTY, LLC V. NORTH READING SELECT BOARD ET AL., MIDDLESEX SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. 2681CV00371, REGARDING PERRY'S PARK, 142 MAIN STREET, NORTH READING, MA 01864; AND, (REMNANT DEFENDANTS SETTLEMENT): ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC (AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES), J M SMITH CORPORATION, LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., MORRIS AND DICKSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES SUPERVALU AND ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS) (SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS); AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT DISCUSSING THE MATTERS IN AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE LITIGATING POSITIONS OF THE BOARD. A VOTE REGARDING WHETHER TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IS EXPECTED, AND VOTES MAY OCCUR DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; HEALTH INSURANCE (ALL UNIONS)) SUBSECTION 6 - TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND 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): (1/25/2016, 1/11/2016, 12/21/2015, 3/2/2026, & 3/9/2026) AND TO ADMIT: CONNOR MULLEN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL FIRE CHIEF DONALD STATS ABIGAIL HURLBUT, CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE 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)
Declare April 1, 2026 (April Fool's Day) as Timothy Burgess Day in North Reading and to Approve the Associated Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DECLARE APRIL 1, 2026 (APRIL FOOL'S DAY) AS TIMOTHY BURGESS DAY IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DECLARE APRIL 1, 2026 (APRIL FOOL'S DAY) AS TIMOTHY BURGESS DAY IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mrs. Morrin read the Proclamation. 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)
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Reappoint the Following Individual to the Board of Registrars as a Full Member for a Term to Expire December 31, 2029. Lee Atlas
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS AS A FULL MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2029. LEE ATLAS
Each member who voted named the same choice (Lee Atlas), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS AS A FULL MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2029. LEE ATLAS MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO LEE ATLAS MRS. MORRIN LEE ATLAS MR. WALLNER LEE ATLAS MR. O'LEARY LEE ATLAS MR. MASSE LEE ATLAS VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Tcc Grill, 2 Mid Iron Drive to Expire December 31, 2026 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A TCC GRILL, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE 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. 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)
GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. - SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
Renew the General On-Premises Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverages License for Golf Facilities Management, Inc., D/B/A Hillview Snack Bar to Expire December 31, 2026 Subject to All Regulatory...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE GENERAL ON-PREMISES SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE GENERAL ON-PREMISES SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. - COMMON VICTUALLER
Renew the Common Victualler License for Golf Facilities Management, Inc., D/B/A Hillview Snack Bar to Expire December 31, 2026 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A HILLVIEW SNACK BAR TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
THOMSON CLUB INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP - SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
Renew the Seasonal Club Wine and Malt Beverages License for Thomson Club, Inc., D/B/A Pro Shop, 2a Mid Iron Drive to Expire November 30, 2026 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP, 2A MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL CLUB WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR THOMSON CLUB, INC., D/B/A PRO SHOP, 2A MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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)
ROBERT CONNORS - TRANSIENT VENDOR
Renew the Transient Vendor License for the Sale of Flowers, Christmas Trees, Etc. at 226 Main Street for Robert Connors, 58 Wyman Street, Woburn, MA to Expire December 31, 2026 Subject to All...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF FLOWERS, CHRISTMAS TREES, ETC. AT 226 MAIN STREET FOR ROBERT CONNORS, 58 WYMAN STREET, WOBURN, MA TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF FLOWERS, CHRISTMAS TREES, ETC. AT 226 MAIN STREET FOR ROBERT CONNORS, 58 WYMAN STREET, WOBURN, MA TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. 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 ABCC RENEWAL CERTIFICATION.
Approve and Sign the ABCC 2026 Seasonal Renewal Certification
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ABCC 2026 SEASONAL RENEWAL CERTIFICATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ABCC 2026 SEASONAL RENEWAL CERTIFICATION. 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 the Regular Session Minutes for the March 2, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 2, 2026 MEETING.
Yes: Masse, Morrin, StutoNo: O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 2, 2026 MEETING. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED, 2-NO).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 9, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 9, 2026 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 9, 2026 MEETING. 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)
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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