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May 6, 2026
4 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen O'Leary, Richard Wallner, Nicholas Masse, Catherine Morrin, Charles Tyler
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CHAIR
Nominate Richard Wallner for Chair of the Select Board
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE RICHARD WALLNER FOR CHAIR OF THE SELECT BOARD.
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. WALLNER: RICH WALLNER MRS. MORRIN: RICH WALLNER MR. O'LEARY: RICH WALLNER MR. TYLER: RICH WALLNER MR. MASSE: RICH WALLNER Mr. Wallner was voted Chairman 5-0 (UNANIMOUS) VICE CHAIR Mr. Gilleberto opened nominations for Vice-Chair Mr. O'Leary nominated Catherine Morrin for Vice Chairperson. Mr. Ma"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE RICHARD WALLNER FOR CHAIR OF THE SELECT BOARD. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY: SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE: Mr. Gilleberto conducted a roll call vote asking the members to state the name of a person to serve as Chair. VOTED: MR. WALLNER: RICH WALLNER MRS. MORRIN: RICH WALLNER MR. O'LEARY: RICH WALLNER MR. TYLER: RICH WALLNER MR. MASSE: RICH WALLNER Mr. Wallner was voted Chairman 5-0 (UNANIMOUS) VICE CHAIR Mr. Gilleberto opened nominations for Vice-Chair Mr. O'Leary nominated Catherine Morrin for Vice Chairperson. Mr. Masse nominated Nick Masse for Vice Chairperson. Chairman Wallner closed nominations for Vice-Chair of the select board..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Masse)
Place the Nomination of the Following Names for Chair of the Select Board Catherine Morrin & Nick Masse
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE THE NOMINATION OF THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR CHAIR OF THE SELECT BOARD CATHERINE MORRIN & NICK MASSE.
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. O'LEARY: CATHERINE MORRIN MR. WALLNER: CATHERINE MORRIN MRS. MORRIN: CATHERINE MORRIN MR. TYLER: CATHERINE MORRIN MR. MASSE: NICK MASSE Mrs. Morrin was voted Vice-Chairperson"), 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 THE NOMINATION OF THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR CHAIR OF THE SELECT BOARD CATHERINE MORRIN & NICK MASSE. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY: SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Mr. Masse stated that, having reached his third year of service, he feels he has been able to foster greater collaboration and a stronger sense of closeness on issues, with increased understanding and less questioning. He added that he believes he has established himself as someone who can be trusted. Chairman Wallner conducted a roll call vote asking the members to state the name of a person to serve as Vice-Chair. VOTED: MR. O'LEARY: CATHERINE MORRIN MR. WALLNER: CATHERINE MORRIN MRS. MORRIN: CATHERINE MORRIN MR. TYLER: CATHERINE MORRIN MR. MASSE: NICK MASSE Mrs. Morrin was voted Vice-Chairperson VOTE: 4-1 (PASSED) CLERK Chairman Wallner opened nominations for Clerk. Mr. Gilleberto stated it's not uncommon for the newest member to serve as clerk but not required. Mrs. Morrin nominated Charles Tyler Chairman Wallner closed nominations for Clerk of the select board..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Masse)
Place the Nomination of Charles Tyler for Clerk of the Select Board
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES TYLER FOR CLERK OF THE SELECT BOARD.
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose ("MR. O'LEARY: CHARLES TYLER MR. WALLNER: CHARLES TYLER MRS. MORRIN: CHARLES TYLER MR. TYLER: CHARLES TYLER MR. MASSE: CHARLES TYLER Mr. Tyler was voted Clerk"), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES TYLER FOR CLERK OF THE SELECT BOARD. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY: SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE Chairman Wallner conducted a roll call vote asking the members to state the name of a person to serve as Clerk. VOTED: MR. O'LEARY: CHARLES TYLER MR. WALLNER: CHARLES TYLER MRS. MORRIN: CHARLES TYLER MR. TYLER: CHARLES TYLER MR. MASSE: CHARLES TYLER Mr. Tyler was voted Clerk VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS) Mr. Gilleberto added that there is an upcoming meeting, and noted that the Select Board also discussed holding the Informational Hearing on a separate night due to the numerous regular agenda items already scheduled for the May 18 Select Board meeting. The decision was made to hold a separate warrant article meeting on Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:15 p.m., in an effort to shorten the length of the recently extended meeting. Mr. Gilleberto added they may want to also hold space for a possible executive session on the 20th as well. He also added to start thinking about liaison assignments and where you would like to serve. I, MOVE TO ADJOURN..” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Masse)
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(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED: MRS. MORRIN: VOTED: MR. WALLNER: AYE MR.O'LEARY: AYE MR. TYLER: AYE MRS. MORRIN: AYE MR. MASSE: AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
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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