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July 6, 2026
25 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary, Nicholas Masse, Charles Tyler, Catherine Morrin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purposes: 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 PURPOSES: 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 (73-75 MAIN STREET; 84-86 MAIN STREET; 3 WASHINGTON 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): 6/15/2026 & 6/25/2026) AND TO ADMIT: JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 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 (73-75 MAIN STREET; 84-86 MAIN STREET; 3 WASHINGTON 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): 6/15/2026 & 6/25/2026) AND TO ADMIT: JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE 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: Masse)
CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
PROCLAIM JULY 6, 2026 AS MARJORIE FLOT DAY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. Chair Wallner spoke about Ms. Flot's attendance at the Senior Center birthday...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM JULY 6, 2026 AS MARJORIE FLOT DAY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. Chair Wallner spoke about Ms. Flot's attendance at the Senior Center birthday celebration and conveyed comments from Senior Transportation Driver Mr. Collins, who described her as active, engaging, and delightful. Jackie Quinn (Senior Center Program Coordinator) shared that she attended the celebration and described Ms. Flot as remarkable and greatly enjoyed by attendees.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM JULY 6, 2026 AS MARJORIE FLOT DAY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. Chair Wallner spoke about Ms. Flot's attendance at the Senior Center birthday celebration and conveyed comments from Senior Transportation Driver Mr. Collins, who described her as active, engaging, and delightful. Jackie Quinn (Senior Center Program Coordinator) shared that she attended the celebration and described Ms. Flot as remarkable and greatly enjoyed by attendees. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE 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: Masse)
Approve the Pledge of Collateral for Arya & Julia, Inc., D/B/A Rt 28 Lucky Mart, 202 North Street
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PLEDGE OF COLLATERAL FOR ARYA & JULIA, INC., D/B/A RT 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PLEDGE OF COLLATERAL FOR ARYA & JULIA, INC., D/B/A RT 28 LUCKY MART, 202 NORTH STREET. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE 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: Masse)
Establish a Site Evaluation Committee for the Purpose of Evaluating the Property Located at 3 Washington Street as a Potential Future Senior Center/Intergenerational Community Center (Sc/Igcc),...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD ESTABLISH A SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 WASHINGTON STREET AS A POTENTIAL FUTURE SENIOR CENTER/INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER (SC/IGCC), WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARGE AND MEMBERSHIP: COMMITTEE CHARGE THE COMMITTEE SHALL: 1. EVALUATE THE SUITABILITY OF 3 WASHINGTON STREET AS THE FUTURE LOCATION OF A SENIOR CENTER/INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER (SC/IGCC). 2. DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE EXISTING PROPERTY. 3. DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES FOR THE REHABILITATION AND BUILD- OUT OF THE EXISTING PROPERTY TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF A FUTURE SC/IGCC. 4. IF THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PROCEEDING WITH THE PROJECT, PREPARE AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING ANY NECESSARY TOWN MEETING ARTICLE(S), IN SUFFICIENT TIME FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE OCTOBER 26 TOWN MEETING. LONG-TERM RESPONSIBILITIES SUBJECT TO TOWN APPROVAL AND DIRECTION, THE COMMITTEE MAY: ASSIST WITH THE PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND BUILD-OUT PROCESS FOR 3 WASHINGTON STREET. EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR A FUTURE SC/IGCC SHOULD 3 WASHINGTON STREET BE DETERMINED UNSUITABLE OR SHOULD THE TOWN DECLINE TO APPROVE PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION ARTICLES. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS: SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REPRESENTATIVE - 1 LAND USE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE - 1 COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE - 1 VETERANS SER
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THAT THE SELECT BOARD ESTABLISH A SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 WASHINGTON STREET AS A POTENTIAL FUTURE SENIOR CENTER/INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER (SC/IGCC), WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARGE AND MEMBERSHIP: COMMITTEE CHARGE THE COMMITTEE SHALL: 1. EVALUATE THE SUITABILITY OF 3 WASHINGTON STREET AS THE FUTURE LOCATION OF A SENIOR CENTER/INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER (SC/IGCC). 2. DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE EXISTING PROPERTY. 3. DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES FOR THE REHABILITATION AND BUILD- OUT OF THE EXISTING PROPERTY TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF A FUTURE SC/IGCC. 4. IF THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PROCEEDING WITH THE PROJECT, PREPARE AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING ANY NECESSARY TOWN MEETING ARTICLE(S), IN SUFFICIENT TIME FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE OCTOBER 26 TOWN MEETING. LONG-TERM RESPONSIBILITIES SUBJECT TO TOWN APPROVAL AND DIRECTION, THE COMMITTEE MAY: ASSIST WITH THE PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND BUILD-OUT PROCESS FOR 3 WASHINGTON STREET. EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR A FUTURE SC/IGCC SHOULD 3 WASHINGTON STREET BE DETERMINED UNSUITABLE OR SHOULD THE TOWN DECLINE TO APPROVE PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION ARTICLES. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS: SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REPRESENTATIVE - 1 LAND USE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE - 1 COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE - 1 VETERANS SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 1 YOUTH SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE - 1 (IF AVAILABLE) PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR COUNCIL ON AGING REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF NORTH READING CITIZEN-2 MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE 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: Masse)
MOTION - TERMINATE REVIEW
Terminate Review of the Following Requests to Purchase Town Owned Land as the Requests Have Been Withdrawn: 91 Burroughs Road 14 Carriage Way 19 Quimby Road 12 Stevens Road
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO TERMINATE REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS TO PURCHASE TOWN OWNED LAND AS THE REQUESTS HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN: 91 BURROUGHS ROAD 14 CARRIAGE WAY 19 QUIMBY ROAD 12 STEVENS ROAD
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO TERMINATE REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS TO PURCHASE TOWN OWNED LAND AS THE REQUESTS HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN: 91 BURROUGHS ROAD 14 CARRIAGE WAY 19 QUIMBY ROAD 12 STEVENS ROAD MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
MOTION - EVALUATE
Conduct an Evaluation of the Town's Need for the Following Town-Owned Parcels, for Which a Request to Purchase Has Been Received, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b: 19 Bliss Road 0...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF THE TOWN'S NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWN-OWNED PARCELS, FOR WHICH A REQUEST TO PURCHASE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B: 19 BLISS ROAD 0 DARREL DRIVE 16 QUIMBY ROAD
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF THE TOWN'S NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWN-OWNED PARCELS, FOR WHICH A REQUEST TO PURCHASE HAS BEEN RECEIVED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B: 19 BLISS ROAD 0 DARREL DRIVE 16 QUIMBY ROAD MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
MOTION - RETAIN
I Move, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b, That the Town Retain the Following Parcels and Notify Requesting Individuals Accordingly: 3 Carpenter Drive
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN THE FOLLOWING PARCELS AND NOTIFY REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS ACCORDINGLY: 3 CARPENTER DRIVE
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN THE FOLLOWING PARCELS AND NOTIFY REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS ACCORDINGLY: 3 CARPENTER DRIVE MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
MOTION - RETAIN (AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT)
I Move, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b, That the Town Retain the Following Parcels and Notify Requesting Individuals Accordingly: 21 Bliss Road
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN THE FOLLOWING PARCELS AND NOTIFY REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS ACCORDINGLY: 21 BLISS ROAD
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN THE FOLLOWING PARCELS AND NOTIFY REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS ACCORDINGLY: 21 BLISS ROAD MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
I Move, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b, That the Town Retain and Refer the Following Parcel to the Community Planning Commission for Affordable Housing Overlay District...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN AND REFER THE FOLLOWING PARCEL TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT CONSIDERATION. 9 PATLEY ROAD
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN AND REFER THE FOLLOWING PARCEL TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT CONSIDERATION. 9 PATLEY ROAD MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
MOTION - CONTINUE PLANNING
Continue Planning and Discussions with Requesting Individuals to Dispose of the Following Parcels: 8 Audubon Road (Requires a Plan) 3a Colonial Hill (Requires Town Meeting Authorization)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONTINUE PLANNING AND DISCUSSIONS WITH REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS TO DISPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS: 8 AUDUBON ROAD (REQUIRES A PLAN) 3A COLONIAL HILL (REQUIRES TOWN MEETING AUTHORIZATION)
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO CONTINUE PLANNING AND DISCUSSIONS WITH REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS TO DISPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS: 8 AUDUBON ROAD (REQUIRES A PLAN) 3A COLONIAL HILL (REQUIRES TOWN MEETING AUTHORIZATION) MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
MOTION - RETAIN
I Move, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b, That the Town Retain the Following Parcels and Notify Requesting Individuals Accordingly: 4 Highland Terrace 16 Quimby Road 18 Quimby Road...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN THE FOLLOWING PARCELS AND NOTIFY REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS ACCORDINGLY: 4 HIGHLAND TERRACE 16 QUIMBY ROAD 18 QUIMBY ROAD 20 QUIMBY ROAD
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN THE FOLLOWING PARCELS AND NOTIFY REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS ACCORDINGLY: 4 HIGHLAND TERRACE 16 QUIMBY ROAD 18 QUIMBY ROAD 20 QUIMBY ROAD MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
MOTION - PREPARE A SALE
Prepare the Sale of the Following Parcels. Subject to a Final Vote of the Board to Establish Terms and Conditions at a Future Meeting: 9 Grant Street 2 Highland Terrace 2 Lincoln Street 322 Main...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PREPARE THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS. SUBJECT TO A FINAL VOTE OF THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT A FUTURE MEETING: 9 GRANT STREET 2 HIGHLAND TERRACE 2 LINCOLN STREET 322 MAIN STREET
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PREPARE THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS. SUBJECT TO A FINAL VOTE OF THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT A FUTURE MEETING: 9 GRANT STREET 2 HIGHLAND TERRACE 2 LINCOLN STREET 322 MAIN STREET MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
I Move, in Accordance with Bylaw Chapter 5, Section 25b, That the Town Retain and Refer the Following Parcel to the Conservation Commission for Further Review. 0 Railroad Avenue
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN AND REFER THE FOLLOWING PARCEL TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW. 0 RAILROAD AVENUE
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYLAW CHAPTER 5, SECTION 25B, THAT THE TOWN RETAIN AND REFER THE FOLLOWING PARCEL TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW. 0 RAILROAD AVENUE MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1- RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Reserve $210,972.24 in State Winter Recovery Assistance Program Funds in a Special Revenue Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RESERVE $210,972.24 IN STATE WINTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS IN A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RESERVE $210,972.24 IN STATE WINTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS IN A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN 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)
Appoint Catherine Morrin and Richard Wallner to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for Terms to Expire May 4, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT CATHERINE MORRIN AND RICHARD WALLNER TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Charles Tyler yes, Catherine Morrin yes, Richard Wallner yes, Stephen O'Leary yes, Nicholas Masse no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT CATHERINE MORRIN AND RICHARD WALLNER TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Appoint Richard Wallner as Voting Member to the Economic Development Committee for a Term to Expire May 4, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS VOTING MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS VOTING MEMBER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE 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: Masse)
Appoint Nicholas Masse to the Fire Station Building Committee for a Term to Expire May 4, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT NICHOLAS MASSE TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT NICHOLAS MASSE TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN 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)
Appoint Nicholas Masse to the Taxation Aid Committee for a Term to Expire May 4, 2027 and to Waive Select Board Policy 3.7
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT NICHOLAS MASSE TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027 AND TO WAIVE SELECT BOARD POLICY 3.7.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT NICHOLAS MASSE TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027 AND TO WAIVE SELECT BOARD POLICY 3.7. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY 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)
Appoint Michael Connelly and Jennifer Leenders as the School Committee Representatives to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a Term to Expire May 4, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MICHAEL CONNELLY AND JENNIFER LEENDERS AS THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MICHAEL CONNELLY AND JENNIFER LEENDERS AS THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 4, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY 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)
Place in Nomination the Following Individual(S) for Appointment to the Veterans Event Committee for an Associate Term to Expire December 31, 2027 (2 -Openings) Timothy Corcoran
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR AN ASSOCIATE TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027 (2 -OPENINGS) TIMOTHY CORCORAN
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR AN ASSOCIATE TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2027 (2 -OPENINGS) TIMOTHY CORCORAN MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY 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)
Approve Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of April in the Amount of $29,146.24 as Follows: General $13,928.74 Labor $ 4,488.00 20 Ems St 40b $10,729.50 Total $29,146.24
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,146.24 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $13,928.74 LABOR $ 4,488.00 20 EMS ST 40B $10,729.50 TOTAL $29,146.24
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,146.24 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $13,928.74 LABOR $ 4,488.00 20 EMS ST 40B $10,729.50 TOTAL $29,146.24 MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN 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)
Approve Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of May in the Amount of $18,056.91 as Follows: General $17,470.41 Labor $ 586.50 20 Ems St 40b $_______0_ Total $18,056.91
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,056.91 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $17,470.41 LABOR $ 586.50 20 EMS ST 40B $_______0_ TOTAL $18,056.91
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,056.91 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $17,470.41 LABOR $ 586.50 20 EMS ST 40B $_______0_ TOTAL $18,056.91 MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN 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)
Approve Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of June in the Amount of $16,718.02 as Follows: General $14,219.05 Labor $ 2,499.00 20 Ems St 40b $_______0_ Total $16,718.02
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,718.02 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $14,219.05 LABOR $ 2,499.00 20 EMS ST 40B $_______0_ TOTAL $16,718.02
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,718.02 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $14,219.05 LABOR $ 2,499.00 20 EMS ST 40B $_______0_ TOTAL $16,718.02 MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN 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)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the June 15, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 15, 2026 MEETING.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 15, 2026 MEETING. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE 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: Masse)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
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 AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (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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