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April 6, 2026
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Catherine Morrin, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Nicholas Masse
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Vincenzo Stuto arrived after the meeting began (at 6:18 p.m).
- Nicholas Masse arrived after the meeting began (at 6:18 p.m).
Every vote, in order
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 (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; HEALTH INSURANCE (ALL UNIONS)) 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; RIVERSIDE DRIVE PARCEL) 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): (3/30/2026) AND TO ADMIT: FIRE CHIEF DONALD STATS POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL LYDIA ELDRIDGE, CONSERVATION AGENT ABIGAIL HURLBUT, CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE
Yes: Masse, Morrin, O'Leary, WallnerThe roll call lists Vincenzo Stuto as absent for this vote.
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 (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; HEALTH INSURANCE (ALL UNIONS)) 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; RIVERSIDE DRIVE PARCEL) 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): (3/30/2026) AND TO ADMIT: FIRE CHIEF DONALD STATS POLICE CHIEF MARK ZIMMERMAN JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL LYDIA ELDRIDGE, CONSERVATION AGENT ABIGAIL HURLBUT, CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE 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).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve the Change of Officers/Directors/Llc Managers and Change of Ownership Interest for the All Alcohol Packge Store License Issued to Eastgates Wil-Nr LLC D/B/A Eastgate Liquors, 20 Main...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF OFFICERS/DIRECTORS/LLC MANAGERS AND CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR THE ALL ALCOHOL PACKGE STORE LICENSE ISSUED TO EASTGATES WIL-NR LLC D/B/A EASTGATE LIQUORS, 20 MAIN STREET C SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF OFFICERS/DIRECTORS/LLC MANAGERS AND CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR THE ALL ALCOHOL PACKGE STORE LICENSE ISSUED TO EASTGATES WIL-NR LLC D/B/A EASTGATE LIQUORS, 20 MAIN STREET C 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve the One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for Maverick Work Wear, Inc. D/B/A Brunt Workwear to Be Exercised at 70 Main Street on Saturday, May 2nd from 2:00 Pm to 6:00 Pm with a Rain...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR MAVERICK WORK WEAR, INC. D/B/A BRUNT WORKWEAR TO BE EXERCISED AT 70 MAIN STREET ON SATURDAY, MAY 2ND FROM 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM WITH A RAIN DATE OF SATURDAY, MAY 9TH.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR MAVERICK WORK WEAR, INC. D/B/A BRUNT WORKWEAR TO BE EXERCISED AT 70 MAIN STREET ON SATURDAY, MAY 2ND FROM 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM WITH A RAIN DATE OF SATURDAY, MAY 9TH. 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)
Sign the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE MAY 5, 2026 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION WARRANT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE MAY 5, 2026 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION WARRANT. 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)
Authorize Early In-Person Voting for the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR THE MAY 5, 2026 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR THE MAY 5, 2026 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. 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)
CONSTABLE
Reappoint the Following Individual as Constable for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026 Jack Carroll Douglas Mercurio William Piper David Rosati Leseandria Thomas
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL AS CONSTABLE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 JACK CARROLL DOUGLAS MERCURIO WILLIAM PIPER DAVID ROSATI LESEANDRIA THOMAS
Each member who voted named the same choice (David Rosati), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL AS CONSTABLE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 JACK CARROLL DOUGLAS MERCURIO WILLIAM PIPER DAVID ROSATI LESEANDRIA THOMAS MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO Mr. Stuto recommended David Rosati. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DAVID ROSATI MRS. MORRIN DAVID ROSATI MR. WALLNER DAVID ROSATI MR. O'LEARY DAVID ROSATI MR. MASSE DAVID ROSATI VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Stuto)
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Place in Nomination the Following Name(S) for Appointment as an Associate Member to the Board of Library Trustees for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2027. (1 Opening) Edward Baia Elizabeth...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME(S) FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (1 OPENING) EDWARD BAIA ELIZABETH DECKER MAUREEN PAGE AKM RAHMAN
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. STUTO MAUREEN PAGE MRS. MORRIN MAUREEN PAGE MR. WALLNER MAUREEN PAGE MR. O'LEARY MAUREEN PAGE MR. MASSE EDWARD BAIA"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 4-1.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME(S) FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (1 OPENING) EDWARD BAIA ELIZABETH DECKER MAUREEN PAGE AKM RAHMAN MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mrs. Morrin recommended Maureen Page. There was a discussion. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MAUREEN PAGE MRS. MORRIN MAUREEN PAGE MR. WALLNER MAUREEN PAGE MR. O'LEARY MAUREEN PAGE MR. MASSE EDWARD BAIA VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE
Appoint the Following Individual to the Veterans Event Committee as an Asociate Member for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026. (3 Openings) Gerard L. Demodena Michael Scarlata Alyssa Schumsky...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE AS AN ASOCIATE MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (3 OPENINGS) GERARD L. DEMODENA MICHAEL SCARLATA ALYSSA SCHUMSKY LESEANDRIA THOMAS
Each member who voted named the same choice (Gerard L. Demodena), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE AS AN ASOCIATE MEMBER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (3 OPENINGS) GERARD L. DEMODENA MICHAEL SCARLATA ALYSSA SCHUMSKY LESEANDRIA THOMAS MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Mr. Masse mentioned that three individuals have been removed from the consideration of the Veterans Event Committee. They all have been contacted and confirmed. He recommended Gerard L. DeModena. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GERARD L. DEMODENA MRS. MORRIN GERARD L. DEMODENA MR. WALLNER GERARD L. DEMODENA MR. O'LEARY GERARD L. DEMODENA MR. MASSE GERARD L. DEMODENA VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
Reappoint the Following Individual to the Board of Registrars as a Full Member for a Term to Expire April 1, 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 APRIL 1, 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 APRIL 1, 2029. LEE ATLAS MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER 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: Wallner)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the March 16, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 16, 2026 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 16, 2026 MEETING. 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 Regular Session Minutes for the March 23, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 23, 2026 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 23, 2026 MEETING. 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 Regular Session Minutes for the March 30, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 30, 2026 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 30, 2026 MEETING. 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 Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of January in the Amount of $19,191.60 as Follows: General $ 14,415.60 Labor $ 4,258.50 20 Ems St 40b $ 517.50 Total $ 19,191.60
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,191.60 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 14,415.60 LABOR $ 4,258.50 20 EMS ST 40B $ 517.50 TOTAL $ 19,191.60
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,191.60 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $ 14,415.60 LABOR $ 4,258.50 20 EMS ST 40B $ 517.50 TOTAL $ 19,191.60 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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