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July 20, 2026
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Present: Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary, Nicholas Masse, Charles Tyler, Catherine Morrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 6 - to Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property 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 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 (73-75 MAIN STREET; 84-86 MAIN STREET, 303 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE DRIVE) 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, 7/6/2026, & 7/10/2026)) 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 PURPOSE: 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 (73-75 MAIN STREET; 84-86 MAIN STREET, 303 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE DRIVE) 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, 7/6/2026, & 7/10/2026)) 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 25, 2026 as Alex Carpenter Day in the Town of North Reading and to Approve the Associated Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM JULY 25, 2026 AS ALEX CARPENTER DAY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM JULY 25, 2026 AS ALEX CARPENTER DAY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MR. MASSE A brief photo session was done. Alex Carpenter's Remarks: Thanked the Town of North Reading for its support. Expressed appreciation for the welcoming community. Acknowledged her family and community support throughout her career. Indicated plans to continue competing with hopes of participating in the next Olympics. VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Tyler)
Accept the Following Gifts for the North Reading Police Department: Chamber of Commerce $250 Stoneham Bank $2,500 Stoneham Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union $250 the Savings Bank $250 Gift...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING GIFTS FOR THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $250 STONEHAM BANK $2,500 STONEHAM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $250 THE SAVINGS BANK $250 GIFT CARD FROM WALMART $250 READING CO-OP IN KIND ITEM (WATER) DONATION
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING GIFTS FOR THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $250 STONEHAM BANK $2,500 STONEHAM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $250 THE SAVINGS BANK $250 GIFT CARD FROM WALMART $250 READING CO-OP IN KIND ITEM (WATER) DONATION 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)
Accept the Deed for Nichols Street and to Sign the Associated Deed Acceptance
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE DEED FOR NICHOLS STREET AND TO SIGN THE ASSOCIATED DEED ACCEPTANCE.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE DEED FOR NICHOLS STREET AND TO SIGN THE ASSOCIATED DEED ACCEPTANCE. 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 and Sign the Order of Taking for Nichols Street
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ORDER OF TAKING FOR NICHOLS STREET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ORDER OF TAKING FOR NICHOLS 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)
Authorize Town Counsel to Issue the Reviewed Response to the July 8th, 2026 Open Meeting Law Complaint
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE TOWN COUNSEL TO ISSUE THE REVIEWED RESPONSE TO THE JULY 8TH, 2026 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE TOWN COUNSEL TO ISSUE THE REVIEWED RESPONSE TO THE JULY 8TH, 2026 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT. 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)
SITE EVALUATION COMMITEE
Appoint Mr. O'Leary as the Select Board Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. O'LEARY AS THE SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. O'LEARY AS THE SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN There was a discussion between the Select Board members- Review of submitted citizen applications. Committee structure and representation. Potential conflicts of interest. Recommendation for the committee to elect its own chair. VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
Appoint Lillian Hartman in Her Capacity as Public Services Director to the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT LILLIAN HARTMAN IN HER CAPACITY AS PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR TO THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT LILLIAN HARTMAN IN HER CAPACITY AS PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR TO THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. 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: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Appoint Ellen Schrantz as the Youth Services Committee Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT ELLEN SCHRANTZ AS THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT ELLEN SCHRANTZ AS THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. 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 John Watson as the Veterans Events Committee Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT JOHN WATSON AS THE VETERANS EVENTS COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT JOHN WATSON AS THE VETERANS EVENTS COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. 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 Ron Kern as the Park & Recreation Committee Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RON KERN AS THE PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RON KERN AS THE PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. 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)
JUNE 15, 2026 MEETING.
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the June 25, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 25, 2026 MEETING.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 25, 2026 MEETING. 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: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 6, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 6, 2026 MEETING.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 6, 2026 MEETING. 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: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
5/20/2026 EXEMPTION 6 (REAL PROPERTY -73-75 MAIN STREET) 5/20/2026 EXEMPTION 6 (REAL PROPERTY - 84- 86 MAIN STREET)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Catherine Morrin 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 AYE VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED).” (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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