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May 18, 2026
10 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary, Charles Tyler, Nicholas Masse
Absent: Catherine Morrin
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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 and the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have...
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 AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (REPUBLIC SERVICES) 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; 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 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): (4/27/2026) AND TO ADMIT: LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR JOE PARISI, DPW DIRECTOR DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
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 AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (REPUBLIC SERVICES) 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; 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 30A, SECTION 22(F), (G) (2) TO REVIEW THE SELECT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FOLLOWING DATE(S): (4/27/2026) AND TO ADMIT: LAURIANNE GALVIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR JOE PARISI, DPW DIRECTOR DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Approve the New on Premises Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages and Common Victualler Licenses for Santa Fe Burrito Grill North Reading, LLC, Doing Business as Santa Fe Burrito Grill Located at 109...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD APPROVE THE NEW ON PREMISES RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES AND COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES FOR SANTA FE BURRITO GRILL NORTH READING, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS SANTA FE BURRITO GRILL LOCATED AT 109 MAIN STREET, NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS, AS PROPOSED IN THE SUBMITTED APPLICATION AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, LOCAL BYLAWS, THE APPROVAL OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION, AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS; AND FURTHER TO APPROVE CARLOS ANDRES ECHAVARRIA OCAMPO AS MANAGER.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD APPROVE THE NEW ON PREMISES RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES AND COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES FOR SANTA FE BURRITO GRILL NORTH READING, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS SANTA FE BURRITO GRILL LOCATED AT 109 MAIN STREET, NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS, AS PROPOSED IN THE SUBMITTED APPLICATION AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, LOCAL BYLAWS, THE APPROVAL OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION, AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS; AND FURTHER TO APPROVE CARLOS ANDRES ECHAVARRIA OCAMPO AS MANAGER. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Declare May 31, 2026 as Beyond Bagels Day in North Reading and to Approve the Associated Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DECLARE MAY 31, 2026 AS BEYOND BAGELS DAY IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DECLARE MAY 31, 2026 AS BEYOND BAGELS DAY IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Tyler read the proclamation Business recognized as a community anchor and social hub. Acknowledged for: Customer relationships; Community engagement & Longevity of service Owner was present and expressed gratitude to the community, noted emotional significance of closing after 24 years and encouraged residents to visit before closure. The Select Board declared May 31, 2026 "Beyond Bagels Day". VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Adopt the Vote Prepared by Bond Counsel, in Print Before the Board, in Connection with the Sale of the Town's $5,610,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds, Dated and Closing...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $5,610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION MUNICIPAL PURPOSE LOAN OF 2026 BONDS, DATED AND CLOSING MAY 20, 2026, AND $945,577 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, DATED AND CLOSING MAY 21, 2026, AND SIGN RELATED BOND AND NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS.
Yes: O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $5,610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION MUNICIPAL PURPOSE LOAN OF 2026 BONDS, DATED AND CLOSING MAY 20, 2026, AND $945,577 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, DATED AND CLOSING MAY 21, 2026, AND SIGN RELATED BOND AND NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSENT VOTED: 3-0 (PASSED) (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Approve a Stage Two Water Use Restriction Effctive May 18, 2026 and to Designate the Director of Public Works to Update Water Use Restriction & Conditions Change
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A STAGE TWO WATER USE RESTRICTION EFFCTIVE MAY 18, 2026 AND TO DESIGNATE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO UPDATE WATER USE RESTRICTION & CONDITIONS CHANGE.
Yes: O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A STAGE TWO WATER USE RESTRICTION EFFCTIVE MAY 18, 2026 AND TO DESIGNATE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO UPDATE WATER USE RESTRICTION & CONDITIONS CHANGE. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-1 (PASSED) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
AMEND THE SELECT BOARD POLICIES BY STRIKING SECTION 5.12 - BUY RECYCLED POLICY AND REPLACING IT AS FOLLOWS: 5.12 SUSTANINABLE PURCHING POLCY North Reading recognizes that procurement decisions of...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AMEND THE SELECT BOARD POLICIES BY STRIKING SECTION 5.12 - BUY RECYCLED POLICY AND REPLACING IT AS FOLLOWS: 5.12 SUSTANINABLE PURCHING POLCY North Reading recognizes that procurement decisions of our employees and contractors have significant impacts on the environment. By including environmental, public health, and waste reduction considerations in our purchasing decisions, along with price, performance, and product availability, we can remain fiscally responsible while promoting practices that minimize waste and environmental impacts. The purpose of this document is to establish the framework for a sustainability-based purchasing program for North Reading Objectives of this policy include making purchasing decisions that: 1. Minimize waste and prioritize reuse by identifying alternative options to new and single- use products and equipment, 2. Support recycling markets by purchasing products with post-consumer recycled content, and that are recyclable after use. 3. Conserve natural resources such as energy and water, and 4. Minimize environmental impacts from pollution, greenhouse gases and toxins/hazardous products. To meet the above goals, North Reading will, whenever feasible: Purchase products and services offered through the Operational Services Division's Environmentally Preferable Products and Services Guide, Prioritize donation and reuse before disposal of goods or equipment; and whenever possible, utilize the State Surplus Property Program.
Yes: O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AMEND THE SELECT BOARD POLICIES BY STRIKING SECTION 5.12 - BUY RECYCLED POLICY AND REPLACING IT AS FOLLOWS: 5.12 SUSTANINABLE PURCHING POLCY North Reading recognizes that procurement decisions of our employees and contractors have significant impacts on the environment. By including environmental, public health, and waste reduction considerations in our purchasing decisions, along with price, performance, and product availability, we can remain fiscally responsible while promoting practices that minimize waste and environmental impacts. The purpose of this document is to establish the framework for a sustainability-based purchasing program for North Reading Objectives of this policy include making purchasing decisions that: 1. Minimize waste and prioritize reuse by identifying alternative options to new and single- use products and equipment, 2. Support recycling markets by purchasing products with post-consumer recycled content, and that are recyclable after use. 3. Conserve natural resources such as energy and water, and 4. Minimize environmental impacts from pollution, greenhouse gases and toxins/hazardous products. To meet the above goals, North Reading will, whenever feasible: Purchase products and services offered through the Operational Services Division's Environmentally Preferable Products and Services Guide, Prioritize donation and reuse before disposal of goods or equipment; and whenever possible, utilize the State Surplus Property Program. Adhere to Federal Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, or other established criteria, for minimum recycled content levels when purchasing office supplies. Prioritize purchasing products that are durable, long lasting, reusable or refillable, and avoid purchasing single use products. North Reading is committed to sustainable purchasing and empowers employees to be innovative and demonstrate leadership by considering environmental and public health benefits when making purchasing decisions. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There were comments and discussion to support and adopt this policy. VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-1 (PASSED) (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
Appoint the Following Individual to the Fire Station Building Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026 Donald Stats, Fire Chief Tim Sutherland-School Committee
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF TIM SUTHERLAND-SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Yes: O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerEach member who voted named the same choice (Donald Stats & Tim Sutherland), so they are shown as voting yes. The roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent or recused.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF TIM SUTHERLAND-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER DONALD STATS & TIM SUTHERLAND MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER DONALD STATS & TIM SUTHERLAND MR. O'LEARY DONALD STATS & TIM SUTHERLAND MR. MASSE ABSENT VOTED: 3-0 (PASSED) (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the April 27, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 27, 2026 MEETING.
Yes: O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 27, 2026 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSENT VOTED: 3-0 (PASSED) (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the May 6, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 6, 2026 MEETING.
Yes: O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE MAY 6, 2026 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSENT VOTED: 3-0 (PASSED) (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
Yes: O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSENT VOTED: 3-0 (PASSED) (2-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
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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