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August 3, 2026
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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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) 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): (7/20/2026)) AND TO ADMIT: JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL 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) 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): (7/20/2026)) AND TO ADMIT: JON EICHMAN, KP LAW, TOWN COUNSEL JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE There was a discussion regarding Select Board Policy. 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 August 7, 2026 as Purple Heart Day in the Town of North Reading and to Approve the Associated Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM AUGUST 7, 2026 AS PURPLE HEART DAY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM AUGUST 7, 2026 AS PURPLE HEART DAY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Tyler read the proclamation. Mr. Masse reminded and confirmed with others about the ceremony on Friday night at 5 pm. 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)
Issue and Sign the Purple Heart Day Certificates to Be Presented to Michael Bartlett, Gerald "Jay" Gurry, and Raymond Veader on Purple Heart Day on August 7, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ISSUE AND SIGN THE PURPLE HEART DAY CERTIFICATES TO BE PRESENTED TO MICHAEL BARTLETT, GERALD "JAY" GURRY, AND RAYMOND VEADER ON PURPLE HEART DAY ON AUGUST 7, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ISSUE AND SIGN THE PURPLE HEART DAY CERTIFICATES TO BE PRESENTED TO MICHAEL BARTLETT, GERALD "JAY" GURRY, AND RAYMOND VEADER ON PURPLE HEART DAY ON AUGUST 7, 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)
Accept the Following Gifts for the Community Impact Team to Be Used for National Night Out: Chamber of Commerce $250 Stoneham Bank $2,500 Stoneham Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union $250 the...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING GIFTS FOR THE COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM TO BE USED FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 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 COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM TO BE USED FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 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)
Approve a Common Victualler License for Pomo Pasta Bowls, 4 Lowell Road to Expire December 31, 2026 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR POMO PASTA BOWLS, 4 LOWELL ROAD TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR POMO PASTA BOWLS, 4 LOWELL ROAD TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE The Select Board welcome new business to the town. 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)
APPOINTMENTS: ELECTION WORKERS
Exercise the Following Option for Appointment of Election Workers for Elections Held Between September 1, 2026 Through August 31, 2027: Appoint Election Officers from the List Submitted by the...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING OPTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR ELECTIONS HELD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027: APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS FROM THE LIST SUBMITTED BY THE REGISTRARS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REGISTRARS. 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)
Request the Secretary of the Commonwealth Place the Following Debt Exclusion Questions on the November 3, 2026 State Biennial Election Ballot in North Reading: Shall the Town of North Reading Be...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REQUEST THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH PLACE THE FOLLOWING DEBT EXCLUSION QUESTIONS ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 STATE BIENNIAL ELECTION BALLOT IN NORTH READING: Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to remove and replace the modular classrooms at the J. Turner Hood and E. Ethel Little Schools? Yes___ No___ AND TO NOTIFY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE QUESTION BEING PLACED ON THE BALLOT, AND TO SIGN THE ATTACHED LETTER.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REQUEST THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH PLACE THE FOLLOWING DEBT EXCLUSION QUESTIONS ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 STATE BIENNIAL ELECTION BALLOT IN NORTH READING: Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to remove and replace the modular classrooms at the J. Turner Hood and E. Ethel Little Schools? Yes___ No___ AND TO NOTIFY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE QUESTION BEING PLACED ON THE BALLOT, AND TO SIGN THE ATTACHED LETTER. 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)
NORCAM @ 54:00 - 1:02:00
Authorize Town Counsel to Issue the Reviewed Response to the July 21st, 2026 Open Meeting Law Complaint
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE TOWN COUNSEL TO ISSUE THE REVIEWED RESPONSE TO THE JULY 21ST, 2026 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE TOWN COUNSEL TO ISSUE THE REVIEWED RESPONSE TO THE JULY 21ST, 2026 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Masse raised concerns with the findings and stated his intention to appeal the decision. There was a further discussion. See NORCAM recording at 55:57 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)
Authorize Town Counsel to Issue the Reviewed Response to the July 24th, 2026 Open Meeting Law Complaint
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE TOWN COUNSEL TO ISSUE THE REVIEWED RESPONSE TO THE JULY 24TH, 2026 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLAINT.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE TOWN COUNSEL TO ISSUE THE REVIEWED RESPONSE TO THE JULY 24TH, 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)
Approve the Proposed Social Media Policy Dated July 30, 2026 as Included in This Meeting Packet
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY DATED JULY 30, 2026 AS INCLUDED IN THIS MEETING PACKET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY DATED JULY 30, 2026 AS INCLUDED IN THIS MEETING PACKET. 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)
NORCAM @ 1:10:10-1:23:30
Amend the Charge and Membership for the Site Evaluation Committee Approved on July 6, 2026 to Add the Following Positions: 1. Council on Aging Representative (Alternate; Only Voting and Only...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AMEND THE CHARGE AND MEMBERSHIP FOR THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE APPROVED ON JULY 6, 2026 TO ADD THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: 1. COUNCIL ON AGING REPRESENTATIVE (ALTERNATE; ONLY VOTING AND ONLY COUNTS TOWARD A QUORUM IN THE INSTANCE THAT THE COUNCIL ON AGING REPRESENTATIVE IS NOT PRESENT AT A MEETING) 2. SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE (ASSOCIATE, NON-VOTING, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD QUORUM) 3. TOWN OF NORTH READING CITIZEN (ASSOCIATE, NON-VOTING, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD QUORUM (2 POSITIONS)
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerAbstained: MasseThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the roll call shows Nicholas Masse abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AMEND THE CHARGE AND MEMBERSHIP FOR THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE APPROVED ON JULY 6, 2026 TO ADD THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: 1. COUNCIL ON AGING REPRESENTATIVE (ALTERNATE; ONLY VOTING AND ONLY COUNTS TOWARD A QUORUM IN THE INSTANCE THAT THE COUNCIL ON AGING REPRESENTATIVE IS NOT PRESENT AT A MEETING) 2. SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE (ASSOCIATE, NON-VOTING, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD QUORUM) 3. TOWN OF NORTH READING CITIZEN (ASSOCIATE, NON-VOTING, DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD QUORUM (2 POSITIONS) MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN Mr. Masse said that he would like to abstain on this motion to do more research. There was a further discussion among the Select Board members. See NORCAM recording at 1:14:45 VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE ABSTAIN VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE:
Appoint David Rudloff as the Community Planning Commission Representative on the Fire Station Building Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT DAVID RUDLOFF AS THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ON THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT DAVID RUDLOFF AS THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ON THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE David Rudloff was recognized as a valuable asset to the community 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)
SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE (INCLUDING SELECT BOARD LIAISION)
Appoint Richard Wallner as the Select Board Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS THE SELECT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS THE SELECT BOARD 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)
Appoint Catherine Morrin as the Select Board Associate Representative (Non-Voting) on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT CATHERINE MORRIN AS THE SELECT BOARD ASSOCIATE REPRESENTATIVE (NON-VOTING) ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT CATHERINE MORRIN AS THE SELECT BOARD ASSOCIATE REPRESENTATIVE (NON-VOTING) 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)
Appoint Barbara Campbell as the Council on Aging Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT BARBARA CAMPBELL AS THE COUNCIL ON AGING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT BARBARA CAMPBELL AS THE COUNCIL ON AGING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN Mrs. Morrin acknowledged and recommended Barbara Campbell. 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 Lisa Ditrapano as the Council on Aging Alternate Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT LISA DITRAPANO AS THE COUNCIL ON AGING ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT LISA DITRAPANO AS THE COUNCIL ON AGING ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN Mrs. Morrin acknowledged and recommended Lisa Ditrapano. 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 Warren Pearce as the Community Planning Commission Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT WARREN PEARCE AS THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT WARREN PEARCE AS THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION 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 Rita Mullin as the Land Utilization Committee Representative on the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RITA MULLIN AS THE LAND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT RITA MULLIN AS THE LAND UTILIZATION COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. MASSE The Select Board acknowledged Rita Mullin for her extensive service to the community. 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)
Place in Nomination the Following Individuals to Be Appointed as Citizen Representatives on the Site Evaluation Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2026. (2 Openings): Jack Carroll Jim...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO BE APPOINTED AS CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS): JACK CARROLL JIM GANNON LYNNE KELLEY PAT LEE JACK LEVY LISA MACCHI WASIMA PARVEEN ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL ROBERTA SANCHEZ DIANE SARACENO AMY SONIA
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO BE APPOINTED AS CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS): JACK CARROLL JIM GANNON LYNNE KELLEY PAT LEE JACK LEVY LISA MACCHI WASIMA PARVEEN ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL ROBERTA SANCHEZ DIANE SARACENO AMY SONIA MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN Chairman Wallner said that he reached out to 11 candidates but didn't get response from two people- Roberta Sanchez and Diane Saraceno. ROLL CALL VOTE: MR. MASSE: PAT LEE & AMY SONIA MR. O'LEARY: PAT LEE & JIM GANNON MRS. MORRIN: PAT LEE & JIM GANNON MR. TYLER: ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL & JIM GANNON MR. WALLNER: PAT LEE After roll-call voting: Pat Lee (4 Votes) James Gannon (3 Votes) were appointed as citizen voting members..” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
Place in Nomination the Following Individuals to Be Appointed as Associate Non-Voting Citizen Representatives on the Site Evaluation Committee for Terms to Expire December 31, 2026. (2 Openings):...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO BE APPOINTED AS ASSOCIATE NON-VOTING CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS): JACK CARROLL LYNNE KELLEY JACK LEVY LISA MACCHI WASIMA PARVEEN ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL ROBERTA SANCHEZ DIANE SARACENO AMY SONIA
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO BE APPOINTED AS ASSOCIATE NON-VOTING CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES ON THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS): JACK CARROLL LYNNE KELLEY JACK LEVY LISA MACCHI WASIMA PARVEEN ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL ROBERTA SANCHEZ DIANE SARACENO AMY SONIA MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN ROLL CALL VOTE: MR. O'LEARY: ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL & WASIMA PARVEEN MRS. MORRIN: ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL & LISA MACCHI MR. MASSE: LISA MACCHI & JACK CARROLL MR. TYLER: ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL & LISA MACCHI MR. WALLNER: ELIZABETH DYSART RYMILL & LISA MACCHI After roll-call voting: Elizabeth Dysart Rymill Lisa Macchi were appointed as non-voting citizen associate members. NORCAM 1:39:25-1:44:10 TOWN COUNSEL.” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
Appoint Kp Law as Town Counsel for the Town of North Reading for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2027
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT KP LAW AS TOWN COUNSEL FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2027.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT KP LAW AS TOWN COUNSEL FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2027. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was a discussion among the members regarding whether to continue engagement of KP Law. Although they expressed differing opinion on the matter, the Select Board ultimately considered the reappointment of KP Law as Town Counsel by majority votes. Mr. Masse comments can be heard at 1:39:42 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)
Adjourn
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. 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)
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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