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North Reading Former Select Board member

Liane Gonzalez

At-large · 6 terms in this record

Liane R. Gonzalez

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

35 of 38meetings attended (92%) · whole board 95%
237votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
11no votes (5% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
9 of 33split votes where Gonzalez was in the minority (27%) · whole board 26%
0abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Gonzalez voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Gonzalez as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 35 of 38 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (38)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

May 5Adopt the Vote Prepared by Bond Counsel, in Print…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND…Passed 4–0 · Gonzalez: Not recorded

May 5, 2025: Adopt the Vote Prepared by Bond Counsel, in Print Before the Board, in Connection with the Sale of the Town's $551,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series a, and $6,467,803…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $551,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES A, AND $6,467,803 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES B, EACH DATED AND CLOSING MAY 22, 2025, AND SIGN RELATED NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS.

Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Liane Gonzalez as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE VOTE PREPARED BY BOND COUNSEL, IN PRINT BEFORE THE BOARD, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE TOWN'S $551,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES A, AND $6,467,803 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES B, EACH DATED AND CLOSING MAY 22, 2025, AND SIGN RELATED NOTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: PASSED 4-0 (1- ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 5Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60, Section 3a,…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A,…Passed 4–0 · Gonzalez: Not recorded

May 5, 2025: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60, Section 3a, to Authorize the Collector to Etsbalish a Voluntary Electronic Billing Option for Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise Tax & Utility...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A, TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTOR TO ETSBALISH A VOLUNTARY ELECTRONIC BILLING OPTION FOR REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXCISE TAX & UTILITY BILLS.

Yes: Masse, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Liane Gonzalez as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 60, SECTION 3A, TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTOR TO ETSBALISH A VOLUNTARY ELECTRONIC BILLING OPTION FOR REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXCISE TAX & UTILITY BILLS. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ ABSENT MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE AYE VOTED: PASSED 4-0 (1- ABSENT).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

May 5Recommend Article 1- Citizen's Petition to Amend Code -…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO…Passed 3–2 · Gonzalez: No

May 5, 2025: Recommend Article 1- Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Establishment of Lowell Road Multi-Family Zoning Overlay District

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT.

Voted: No

Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1- CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOWELL ROAD MULTI-FAMILY ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER There was more discussion on zoning bylaws and about state regulations. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

May 5Article 2 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code -…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO…Passed 3–2 · Gonzalez: No

May 5, 2025: Article 2 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Changes to Site Plan Review, Article XVII

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII.

Voted: No

Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ARTICLE 2 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - CHANGES TO SITE PLAN REVIEW, ARTICLE XVII. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

May 5Recommend Article 3 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION…Passed 3–2 · Gonzalez: No

May 5, 2025: Recommend Article 3 - Citizen's Petition to Amend Code - Zoning Bylaws - Section 200-30 Zoning Map

ApprovePassed · 3–2

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP.

Voted: No

Yes: O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerNo: Gonzalez, Masse

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - CITIZEN'S PETITION TO AMEND CODE - ZONING BYLAWS - SECTION 200-30 ZONING MAP. MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ NAY MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. MASSE NAY VOTED: 3-2 (PASSED).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

May 5Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Gonzalez: Yes

May 5, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Historical Commission for a Full Term to Expire December 31, 2026. Martha Polley

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MARTHA POLLEY

Voted: Yes

Each member who voted named the same choice (Martha Polley), so they are shown as voting yes.

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026. MARTHA POLLEY MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Martha Polley. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO MARTHA POLLEY MRS. GONZALEZ MARTHA POLLEY MR. WALLNER MARTHA POLLEY MR. O'LEARY MARTHA POLLEY MR. MASSE MARTHA POLLEY VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Gonzalez: Yes

April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment as a Full Member to the Board of Registrars for a Term to Expire on April 1, 2028. Kiely Gamelin

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON APRIL 1, 2028. KIELY GAMELIN

Voted: Yes

Each member who voted named the same choice (Kiley Gamelin), so they are shown as voting yes.

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON APRIL 1, 2028. KIELY GAMELIN MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY There was a discussion about Board of Registrar Committee between the Select Board member. Mr. O'Leary recommended Kiley Gamelin. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO KILEY GAMELIN MRS. GONZALEZ KILEY GAMELIN MR. WALLNER KILEY GAMELIN MR. O'LEARY KILEY GAMELIN MR. MASSE KILEY GAMELIN VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Gonzalez: Yes

April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Commission on Disabilities for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2026. (2 Openings) Beth McCaul

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS) BETH MCCAUL

Voted: Yes

Each member who voted named the same choice (Beth McCaul), so they are shown as voting yes.

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS) BETH MCCAUL MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER Mr. Wallner recommended Beth McCaul. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO BETH MCCAUL MRS. GONZALEZ BETH MCCAUL MR. WALLNER BETH MCCAUL MR. O'LEARY BETH MCCAUL MR. MASSE BETH MCCAUL VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: Wallner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Gonzalez: Yes

April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2025. (1 Opening) Alexis Simpson

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (1 OPENING) ALEXIS SIMPSON

Voted: Yes

Each member who voted named the same choice (Alexis Simpson), so they are shown as voting yes.

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. (1 OPENING) ALEXIS SIMPSON MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Alexis Simpson. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ALEXIS SIMPSON MRS. GONZALEZ ALEXIS SIMPSON MR. WALLNER ALEXIS SIMPSON MR. O'LEARY ALEXIS SIMPSON MR. MASSE ALEXIS SIMPSON VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Apr 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as…Motion: MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Gonzalez: Yes

April 7, 2025: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment as a Full Member to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire on December 31, 2027. (1 Opening) Kimberly Mara

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (1 OPENING) KIMBERLY MARA

Voted: Yes

Each member who voted named the same choice (Kimberly Mara), so they are shown as voting yes.

From the minutes

“MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2027. (1 OPENING) KIMBERLY MARA MOTION BY: MR. MASSE SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY Mr. O'Leary recommended Kimberly Mara. VOTED BY: MR. STUTO KIMBERLY MARA MRS. GONZALEZ KIMBERLY MARA MR. WALLNER KIMBERLY MARA MR. O'LEARY KIMBERLY MARA MR. MASSE KIMBERLY MARA VOTED: PASSED 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Masse, second: O'Leary)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (155)

    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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