MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 9, 2023
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Dockser, Karen Gately Herrick, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley, Jackie McCarthy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Choose Jackie McCarthy as Chair
Herrick nominated McCarthy with a second from Dockser. Maltez closed nominations for Chair. The board shared a consensus of their confidence in McCarthy to lead the board and keep a good tone of the town. The board took a roll call vote for McCarthy as Chair and it was approved unanimously.
“The board took a roll call vote for McCarthy as Chair and it was approved unanimously.”
From the minutes
“Herrick nominated McCarthy with a second from Dockser. Maltez closed nominations for Chair. The board shared a consensus of their confidence in McCarthy to lead the board and keep a good tone of the town. The board took a roll call vote for McCarthy as Chair and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Choose Mark Dockser as Vice Chair
Haley nominated himself with a second from Herrick. McCarthy noted she learned a lot from Dockser when he was Chair and believes he would be a great Vice Chair. Haley and Dockser both spoke on their reasons for why they would be a good Vice Chair. The board took a roll call vote on Dockser for Vice Chair with the following results: McCarthy- yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser- yes; Haley- no; Bacci - no.
Yes: Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci, HaleyJackie McCarthy nominated Mark Dockser and Chris Haley nominated himself. Roll call on Mark Dockser: “McCarthy- yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser- yes; Haley- no; Bacci - no.”
From the minutes
“Haley nominated himself with a second from Herrick. McCarthy noted she learned a lot from Dockser when he was Chair and believes he would be a great Vice Chair. Haley and Dockser both spoke on their reasons for why they would be a good Vice Chair. The board took a roll call vote on Dockser for Vice Chair with the following results: McCarthy- yes; Herrick - yes; Dockser- yes; Haley- no; Bacci - no..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Herrick)
Choose Karen Herrick as Secretary
Bacci nominated Herrick with a second from Haley. The board took a roll call vote unanimously voting for Herrick as secretary.
Jackie McCarthy nominated Carlo Bacci and Carlo Bacci nominated Karen Herrick; “The board took a roll call vote unanimously voting for Herrick as secretary.”
From the minutes
“Bacci nominated Herrick with a second from Haley. The board took a roll call vote unanimously voting for Herrick as secretary..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Haley)
Sign the proposed letter of support for a MassWorks Gram related to construction on Haven Street
Herrick moved to sign the proposed letter of support for a MassWorks Gram related to construction on Haven Street. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to sign the proposed letter of support for a MassWorks Gram related to construction on Haven Street. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
We, Select Board of the Town of Reading, in accordance with M. G. L. c. 40, 48C, vote to approve the acceptance by the Town of Reading Conservation Commission of a gift of land located at 0...
Herrick moved that we, Select Board of the Town of Reading, in accordance with M. G. L. c. 40, 48C, vote to approve the acceptance by the Town of Reading Conservation Commission of a gift of land located at 0 Sanborn Lane from William A. Quigley Jr, Trustee of Butcher Family Realty Trust from Steven and Irene Butcher as described in the deed to the Town of said land. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved that we, Select Board of the Town of Reading, in accordance with M. G. L. c. 40, 48C, vote to approve the acceptance by the Town of Reading Conservation Commission of a gift of land located at 0 Sanborn Lane from William A. Quigley Jr, Trustee of Butcher Family Realty Trust from Steven and Irene Butcher as described in the deed to the Town of said land. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Appoint McCarthy and Bacci to the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
Herrick moved to appoint McCarthy and Bacci to the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to appoint McCarthy and Bacci to the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Appoint Tony D' Arezzo to a full position on the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2024
Herrick moved to appoint Tony D' Arezzo to a full position on the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to appoint Tony D' Arezzo to a full position on the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2024. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bacci)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 181h, as amended
Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 181h, as amended. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 181h, as amended. The motion was seconded by Bacci and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bacci)
Adjourn
Herrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 11: 22 PM. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 11: 22 PM. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
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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