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April 27, 2026
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Catherine Morrin, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Vincenzo Stuto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Vincenzo Stuto arrived after the meeting began (at 6:04 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 (REPUBLIC SERVICES; 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; 73- 75 MAIN STREET; 84-86 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 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; MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): (4/06/2026 & 4/13/26 ) AND TO ADMIT: FIRE CHIEF DONALD STATS ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR POLICE CHIEF, MARK ZIMMERMAN LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS-HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR THOMAS MCENANEY, TOWN COUNSEL AND DARREN KLEIN, TOWN COUNSEL
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)) 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; 73- 75 MAIN STREET; 84-86 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 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; MGL CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): (4/06/2026 & 4/13/26 ) AND TO ADMIT: FIRE CHIEF DONALD STATS ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR POLICE CHIEF, MARK ZIMMERMAN LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR ROBERT COLLINS-HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR THOMAS MCENANEY, TOWN COUNSEL AND DARREN KLEIN, TOWN COUNSEL 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)
Accept the Gift of Historic Documents from the Donor on Behalf of the Town for the Benefit of the Flint Memorial Public Library, Pursuant to M.G.L. C.44, §53a½; to Place Custody of the Documents...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE GIFT OF HISTORIC DOCUMENTS FROM THE DONOR ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FLINT MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY, PURSUANT TO M.G.L. C.44, §53A½; TO PLACE CUSTODY OF THE DOCUMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES UNDER M.G.L. C.78, §11; AND TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A DEED OF GIFT IF REQUESTED BY THE DONOR.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE GIFT OF HISTORIC DOCUMENTS FROM THE DONOR ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FLINT MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY, PURSUANT TO M.G.L. C.44, §53A½; TO PLACE CUSTODY OF THE DOCUMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES UNDER M.G.L. C.78, §11; AND TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A DEED OF GIFT IF REQUESTED BY THE DONOR. 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)
Postpone the vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Plan to the next meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Yes: MasseNo: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThis roll call was on Nicholas Masse’s motion to postpone the vote (seconded by Chairman O’Leary “for the purpose of discussion”), made after the motion to approve the plan; it failed 1-4. The vote on the plan itself follows.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Masse asked if this vote can be postponed to the next week due to lack of advance review to vote on $3.8 Million budget. Chairman O'Leary asked Mr. Masse if he is "making a motion to postpone action". Mr. Masse said Yes. Chairman O'Leary seconded the motion for the purpose of discussion. There was no discussion. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE YES VOTED: 1-4 (FAILED).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerAbstained: MasseThis is the vote on the main motion, taken right after a vote on a change to it (or a motion to postpone it).
From the minutes
“Chairman O'Leary asked to vote on the original motion. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Wallner)
Approve the Attached Health Insurance Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ATTACHED HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ATTACHED HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027. 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)
Vote to Remove Article 24
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 24.
Yes: MasseNo: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 24. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO The Select Board members discussed. o Mr. Masse favored removal (articles should be actionable). o Others supported inclusion for public awareness on major cost issues. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-4 (FAILED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Stuto)
Vote to Approve and Authorize the Signing of the Letter to the House Speaker and the Senate President
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF THE LETTER TO THE HOUSE SPEAKER AND THE SENATE PRESIDENT.
Yes: MasseNo: Morrin, O'Leary, Stuto, Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO VOTE TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF THE LETTER TO THE HOUSE SPEAKER AND THE SENATE PRESIDENT. MOTION BY: MRS. MORRIN SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE VOTED BY: MR. STUTO NAY MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-4 (FAILED).” (Motion: Morrin, second: Masse)
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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