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August 17, 2026
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary, Charles Tyler, Catherine Morrin, Nicholas Masse
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purpose: Subsection 3 - to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining and the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: SUBSECTION 3 - TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; NORTH READING SUPERIOR OFFICERS UNION) 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) 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): (8/03/2026)) AND TO ADMIT: JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MARK ZIMMERMAN, POLICE CHIEF 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 AND THE CHAIR DECLARES THAT AN OPEN MEETING MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE TOWN (NORTH READING POLICE UNION, LOCAL 456; NORTH READING SUPERIOR OFFICERS UNION) 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) 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): (8/03/2026)) AND TO ADMIT: JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MARK ZIMMERMAN, POLICE CHIEF DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY ROLL CALL VOTE 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)
Add a Sentence to the Meeting Minute Site Evaluation Committee Appoitment Portion That Mr. Masse Voted No After Discussions He's Had with His Constituency Regarding the Individual Under Consideration
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADD A SENTENCE TO THE MEETING MINUTE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE APPOITMENT PORTION THAT MR. MASSE VOTED NO AFTER DISCUSSIONS HE'S HAD WITH HIS CONSTITUENCY REGARDING THE INDIVIDUAL UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Yes: MasseNo: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, Wallner
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADD A SENTENCE TO THE MEETING MINUTE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE APPOITMENT PORTION THAT MR. MASSE VOTED NO AFTER DISCUSSIONS HE'S HAD WITH HIS CONSTITUENCY REGARDING THE INDIVIDUAL UNDER CONSIDERATION. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTED BY: MR. TYLER NAY MRS. MORRIN NAY MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: 1-4 (FAILED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the July 20, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE JULY 20, 2026 MEETING.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: MasseThis is the vote on the main motion, taken right after a vote on a change to it (or a motion to postpone it).
From the minutes
“Motion failed. Chairman Wallner called for the main motion. 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)
SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Appoint Jacquelyn Quinn in Her Capacity as Council on Aging Director to the Site Evaluation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31, 2026
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT JACQUELYN QUINN IN HER CAPACITY AS COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR TO THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT JACQUELYN QUINN IN HER CAPACITY AS COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR TO THE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN ROLL CALL VOTE: 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)
COMMISSION
Refer the Following Zoning Bylaw Amendments to the Community Planning Commission for Public Hearings: Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Table of Principal Uses Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Temporary...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REFER THE FOLLOWING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TABLE OF PRINCIPAL USES AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REFER THE FOLLOWING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TABLE OF PRINCIPAL USES AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN There was a further discussion regarding the articles and the statutory requirement to refer the petition that's been submitted to the Select Board to the Planning Commission for a hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: 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)
Refer the Following Zoning Bylaw Amendments to the Community Planning Commission for Public Hearings: Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Affordable Housing Overlay District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REFER THE FOLLOWING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNicholas Masse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REFER THE FOLLOWING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT MOTION BY: MR. TYLER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. Masse recused himself as abutter. There was a further discussion regarding petitioner and sponsor. ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (PASSED 1- RECUSED).” (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 VOTE: 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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