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September 8, 2026
36 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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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.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Following Purposes: Subsection 6 - to Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property and the Chair Declares That an Open Meeting May Have a...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 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): (8/17/2026) AND TO ADMIT: DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 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): (8/17/2026) AND TO ADMIT: DONALD STATS, FIRE CHIEF JOSEPH PARISI, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ABIGAIL HURLBUT, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
Approve the Regular Session Minutes for the August 17, 2026 Meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 17, 2026 MEETING.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 17, 2026 MEETING. 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
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.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND SIGN THE ORDER OF TAKING FOR NICHOLS STREET. 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
Proclaim September, 2026 as Alzheimer Awareness Month in North Reading and to Approve the Associated Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER, 2026 AS ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER, 2026 AS ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
Proclaim September, 2026 as National Service Dog Month in North Reading and to Approve the Associated Proclamation
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER, 2026 AS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER, 2026 AS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH IN NORTH READING AND TO APPROVE THE ASSOCIATED PROCLAMATION. 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
Remove Article 14 from This Year's Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 14 FROM THIS YEAR'S WARRANT.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Charles Tyler yes, Catherine Morrin yes, Richard Wallner yes, Stephen O'Leary yes, Nicholas Masse yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REMOVE ARTICLE 14 FROM THIS YEAR'S WARRANT. MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY 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: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS 1-ABSENT).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Morrin)
Sign the October 5, 2026 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 5, 2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerThe roll call lists Nicholas Masse as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 5, 2026 FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. 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 ABSENT VOTED: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS 1-ABSENT Mr. Masse joined meeting virtually around 10:15 p.m..” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
Approve Legal Bills for Kp Law for the Month of July 2027 in the Amount of $16,981.46 as Follows: General $16,062.46 Labor $ 848.00 20 Ems St 40b $ 71.00 Total $16,981.46
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,981.46 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $16,062.46 LABOR $ 848.00 20 EMS ST 40B $ 71.00 TOTAL $16,981.46
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR KP LAW FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,981.46 AS FOLLOWS: GENERAL $16,062.46 LABOR $ 848.00 20 EMS ST 40B $ 71.00 TOTAL $16,981.46 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)
ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES
Recommend Article 1 - Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officiers and Committees
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1 - HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIERS AND COMMITTEES 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)
ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 2 - Prior Year Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 2 - PRIOR YEAR BILLS. 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)
ARTICLE 3 -FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 3 - FY2027 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 3 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 3 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO STABILIZATION FUND 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)
ARTICLE 4 -FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 4 - FY2027 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 4 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND 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)
ARTICLE 5 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER TO WATER DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 5 - FY2027 Appropriate or Transfer to Water Department Infrastructure Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER TO WATER DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE STABILIZATION FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 5 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER TO WATER DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE STABILIZATION FUND 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)
ARTICLE 6 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
Recommend Article 6- FY2027 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6- FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6- FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO SOLID WASTE STABILIZATION FUND 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)
ARTICLE 7 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND
Recommend Article 7 - FY2027 Appropriate or Transfer Funds to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 7 - FY2027 APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING FUNDING ARRANGEMENT FUND 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)
ARTICLE 8 - AMEND FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommend Article 8 - Amend FY 2027 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8 - AMEND FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGET.
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 8 - AMEND FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGET. 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)
ARTICLE 9 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 9 - Rescind Authorizations to Borrow
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 9 - RESCIND AUTHORIZATIONS TO BORROW 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)
ARTICLE 10 - AMEND FY2027 CAPITAL BUDGET
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 10 - Amend FY2027 Capital Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10 - AMEND FY2027 CAPITAL BUDGET
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 10 - AMEND FY2027 CAPITAL BUDGET 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)
ARTICLE 11 - REDUCE AND AMEND APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR HILLVIEW FUNCTION BUILDING DEMOLITION
Recommend Article 11 - Reduce and Amend Appropriation of Money for Hillview Function Building Demolition
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - REDUCE AND AMEND APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR HILLVIEW FUNCTION BUILDING DEMOLITION
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 11 - REDUCE AND AMEND APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR HILLVIEW FUNCTION BUILDING DEMOLITION 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)
ARTICLE 12 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO REMOVE AND REPLACE MODULAR CLASSROOMS AT THE J. TURNER HOOD AND E. ETHEL LITTLE SCHOOL
Recommend Article 12 - Appropriate Money to Remove and Replace Modular Classrooms at the J. Turner Hood and E. Ethel Little Schools
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO REMOVE AND REPLACE MODULAR CLASSROOMS AT THE J. TURNER HOOD AND E. ETHEL LITTLE SCHOOLS
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 - APPROPRIATE MONEY TO REMOVE AND REPLACE MODULAR CLASSROOMS AT THE J. TURNER HOOD AND E. ETHEL LITTLE SCHOOLS 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)
ARTICLE 13 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR CONTINUED FIRE STATION PLANNING
Recommend Article 13 - Appropriate Money for Continued Fire Station Planning
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR CONTINUED FIRE STATION PLANNING
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 13 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR CONTINUED FIRE STATION PLANNING 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)
ARTICLE 14 - AMEND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING
Recommend Article 15 - Amend Appropriation of Funding for Continued Facilities Planning
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - AMEND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - AMEND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR CONTINUED FACILITIES PLANNING 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)
ARTICLE 15 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR 1 CENTRAL STREET HOUSE DEMOLITION
Recommend Article 15 - Appropriate Money for 1 Central Street House Demolition
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR 1 CENTRAL STREET HOUSE DEMOLITION
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 15 - APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR 1 CENTRAL STREET HOUSE DEMOLITION 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)
ARTICLE 16 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF 3A COLONIAL HILL DRIVE
Recommend Article 17 - Authorize Sale of 3a Colonial Hill Drive
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF 3A COLONIAL HILL DRIVE
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF 3A COLONIAL HILL DRIVE 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)
ARTICLE 17 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF 9 PATLEY ROAD
Recommend Article 17 - Authorize Sale of 9 Patley Road
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF 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 TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 17 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF 9 PATLEY ROAD 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 RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1-RECUSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
ARTICLE 18 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - DEMOLITION DELAY
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 18 - Amend Code - General Bylaws - Demolition Delay
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 18 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - DEMOLITION DELAY
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 18 - AMEND CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - DEMOLITION DELAY 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)
ARTICLE 19 - AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 1 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 80 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 107, AND CHAPTER 15
Recommend Article 19 - Amend Town Code - General Bylaws - Chapter 1 Article II, Chapter 80 Article II, Chapter 107, and Chapter 156 Articles I and II to Update Definitions, Spelling and...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19 - AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 1 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 80 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 107, AND CHAPTER 156 ARTICLES I AND II TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS, SPELLING AND CROSS-REFERENCES
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 19 - AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 1 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 80 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 107, AND CHAPTER 156 ARTICLES I AND II TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS, SPELLING AND CROSS-REFERENCES 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)
ARTICLE 20-AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS TO REPLACE GENDERED PRONOUNS
Recommend Article 20 - Amend Town Code - General Bylaws to Replace Gendered Pronouns
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS TO REPLACE GENDERED PRONOUNS
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 - AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS TO REPLACE GENDERED PRONOUNS 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)
ARTICLE 21-AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 5, ARTICLES II AND VI, CHAPTER 23 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 25, CHAPTER 3
Recommend Article 21 - Amend Town Code - General Bylaws - Chapter 5, Articles II and VI, Chapter 23 Article I, Chapter 25, Chapter 31 Article I, Chapter 41, Chapter 107 and Chapter
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21 - AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 5, ARTICLES II AND VI, CHAPTER 23 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 25, CHAPTER 31 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 41, CHAPTER 107 AND CHAPTER
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerAbstained: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21 - AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 5, ARTICLES II AND VI, CHAPTER 23 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 25, CHAPTER 31 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 41, CHAPTER 107 AND CHAPTER 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 ABSTAIN VOTED: 4-0 (1-ABSTAIN).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 22-AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 11 ARTICLES I AND II, CHAPTER 23 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 37, CHAPTER 80
Recommend Article 22-Amend Town Code - General Bylaws - Chapter 11 Articles I and II, Chapter 23 Article I, Chapter 37, Chapter 80 Article II, Chapter 104 Article II, Chapter 131 Article II and...
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 22-AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 11 ARTICLES I AND II, CHAPTER 23 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 37, CHAPTER 80 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 104 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 131 ARTICLE II AND CHAPTER 143 TO UPDATE FEE MECHANISMS
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 22-AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS - CHAPTER 11 ARTICLES I AND II, CHAPTER 23 ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 37, CHAPTER 80 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 104 ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 131 ARTICLE II AND CHAPTER 143 TO UPDATE FEE MECHANISMS 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 NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 23-AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS TO LIST ALL PENALTIES AND FINES IN A SINGLE LOCATION
Recommend Article 23- Amend Town Code - General Bylaws to List All Penalties and Fines in a Single Location
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 23- AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS TO LIST ALL PENALTIES AND FINES IN A SINGLE LOCATION
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 23- AMEND TOWN CODE - GENERAL BYLAWS TO LIST ALL PENALTIES AND FINES IN A SINGLE LOCATION 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 NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: Tyler, second: Morrin)
ARTICLE 24-AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TABLE OF PRINCIPAL USES
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 24- Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Table of Principal Uses
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 24- AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TABLE OF PRINCIPAL USES
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 24- AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TABLE OF PRINCIPAL USES 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)
ARTICLE 25-AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS
Recommend at Town Meeting Article 25- Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 25- AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND AT TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 25- AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS 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)
ARTICLE 26-CITIZENS' PETITION: AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Not Recommend Article 26- Citizens' Petition: Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Affordable Housing Overlay District
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT RECOMMEND ARTICLE 26- CITIZENS' PETITION: 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 NOT RECOMMEND ARTICLE 26- CITIZENS' PETITION: AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN ROLL CALL VOTE VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE RECUSED VOTED: 4-0 (1-RECUSED).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Morrin)
ARTICLE 27-CITIZENS' PETITION: TOWN MODERATOR
Not Recommend Article 27- Citizens' Petition: Town Moderator
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT RECOMMEND ARTICLE 27- CITIZENS' PETITION: TOWN MODERATOR
Yes: Morrin, O'Leary, Tyler, WallnerNo: Masse
From the minutes
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOT RECOMMEND ARTICLE 27- CITIZENS' PETITION: TOWN MODERATOR MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MRS. MORRIN ROLL CALL VOTE VOTED BY: MR. TYLER AYE MRS. MORRIN AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 4-1 (PASSED).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Morrin)
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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