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December 6, 2022
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley, Jackie McCarthy, Karen Gately Herrick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Suspend the reading of the full motion
Herrick moved to suspend the reading of the full motion; this was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 4-0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickAbstained: McCarthy
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to suspend the reading of the full motion; this was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 4-0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bacci)
Approve the motion whose full reading was suspended (debt-sale vote certified by the Town Clerk)
Herrick seconded the original motion, and it was approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickAbstained: McCarthyThe minutes say “Herrick seconded the original motion, and it was approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining.”
From the minutes
“Herrick seconded the original motion, and it was approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining..” (second: Herrick)
Renew the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street lay and Ricky, Inc....
Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street lay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Liquors, 214 Main Street Anastasi Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. d/ b/ a Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: HT Reading Liquors LLC d/ b/ a Baystate Liquors, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street lay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Liquors, 214 Main Street Anastasi Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. d/ b/ a Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Renew the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11...
Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Renew the All Alcoholic Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the...
Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Renew the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri, 355...
Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street CAC Foods, Inc. d/ b/ a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street Pepper Dining Inc. d/ b/ a Chili' s Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive HJB Restaurant Company LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/ b/ a Longhorn Steak House, 39 Walkers Brook Drive Boston Foods Inc. d/ b/ a Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar, 601 Main Street The VI Incorp. d/ b/ a Public Kitchen, 530 Main Street KOK, Inc. d/ b/ a Oye' s, 26 Walkers Brook Drive Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/ b/ a Fusilli' s Cucina, 107 Main Street RKR Corporation d/ b/ a Bunratty Tavern, 622 Main Street Bertucci s Restaurant Corp, d/ b/ a Bertucci' s Brick Oven Ristorante at 45 Walkers Brook Drive Mandarin Reading Inc, d/ b/ a Mandarin Reading Restaurant at 296 Salem Street Haven Street PO, LLC d/ b/ a The Common District Meeting House at 136 Haven Street Reading Foods LLC d/ b/ a Half & Half at 607 Main Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a
From the minutes
“Haley moved that the Select Board renew the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street CAC Foods, Inc. d/ b/ a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street Pepper Dining Inc. d/ b/ a Chili' s Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive HJB Restaurant Company LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/ b/ a Longhorn Steak House, 39 Walkers Brook Drive Boston Foods Inc. d/ b/ a Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar, 601 Main Street The VI Incorp. d/ b/ a Public Kitchen, 530 Main Street KOK, Inc. d/ b/ a Oye' s, 26 Walkers Brook Drive Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/ b/ a Fusilli' s Cucina, 107 Main Street RKR Corporation d/ b/ a Bunratty Tavern, 622 Main Street Bertucci s Restaurant Corp, d/ b/ a Bertucci' s Brick Oven Ristorante at 45 Walkers Brook Drive Mandarin Reading Inc, d/ b/ a Mandarin Reading Restaurant at 296 Salem Street Haven Street PO, LLC d/ b/ a The Common District Meeting House at 136 Haven Street Reading Foods LLC d/ b/ a Half & Half at 607 Main Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Bacci)
Renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatat Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following...
Haley moved that the Select Board renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatat Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved that the Select Board renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatat Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2023 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Bacci)
Go into Executive Session at 10: 13 PM, including staff members Fidel Maltez, Caitlin Nocella and Ivria Fried from Town Counsel' s office, under Executive Session Purpose 6 to discuss the...
Haley moved to go into Executive Session at 10: 13 PM, including staff members Fidel Maltez, Caitlin Nocella and Ivria Fried from Town Counsel' s office, under Executive Session Purpose 6 to discuss the acquisition and value of 17 Hamden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and that the board will not reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to go into Executive Session at 10: 13 PM, including staff members Fidel Maltez, Caitlin Nocella and Ivria Fried from Town Counsel' s office, under Executive Session Purpose 6 to discuss the acquisition and value of 17 Hamden Street, as the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body; and that the board will not reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
From the Reading Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Public Records Archive (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: Reading Patch candidate profiles, courtesy of the candidates (Melissa Murphy, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley), and The Reading Post candidacy announcements (Karen Rose-Gillis, Sal Bramante). The town’s website has no member photos.
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