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May 28, 2026
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Richard Wallner, Catherine Morrin, Charles Tyler, Nicholas Masse, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ARTICLE 2- FY2026 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
Recommend Article 2- FY2026 Capital Budget Amendment
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2- FY2026 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2- FY2026 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY ROLL CALL VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 8 - 20 ELM STREET
Recommend Passing Over Article 8- 20 Elm Street Litigation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 8- 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 8- 20 ELM STREET LITIGATION. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY ROLL CALL VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE ARTICLE 13- FY2027 OPERATING BUDGET The Town Administrator provided the updates followed by Mrs. Galvin. Chief Stats was present as well. Discussion on additional Firefighter staffing & SAFER grant Proposed funding: $197,713 (half-year salaries for 4 firefighters) SAFER federal grant application underway; results expected in September Grant requires cost-sharing (25%, 25%, 65% over 3 years) Discussion on- where to place funds: Salary Pool or Reserve Fund Salary pool supports commitment to firefighter staffing Reserve fund offers tighter controls and flexibility for unforeseen expenses Town Meeting will ultimately determine final use of funds The Select Board discussed long-term budget pressures and structural imbalance Majority supported placing funds in the salary pool, with potential reconsideration at October Town Meeting Chairman Wallner asked Mr. Tyler read the following - Reason for re-vote: we are recommending that the $197,713 proposed for four additional firefighters for half of the fiscal year be moved to the salary pool while the Fire Department pursues a grant opportunity. We anticipate hearing the result of an application in September and further action could then be taken at October Town Meeting..” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Recommend Article 13- FY2027 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13- FY2027 OPERATING BUDGET
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13- FY2027 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN ROLL CALL VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
ARTICLE 17- FY2027 CAPITAL BUDGET
Recommend Article 17- FY2027 Capital Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17- FY2027 CAPITAL BUDGET
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17- FY2027 CAPITAL BUDGET MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY ROLL CALL VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN ROLL CALL VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 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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