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Reading Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 6, 2024

5 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jackie McCarthy, Carlo Bacci, Mark Dockser, Chris Haley, Karen Gately Herrick

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Jackie McCarthy left the meeting before it ended.

Every vote, in order

Approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a Public Trail Easement from the Meadow Brook Golf Club Corporation of Reading, Massachusetts, over a portion of land approximately 3, 482...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Herrick moved to approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a Public Trail Easement from the Meadow Brook Golf Club Corporation of Reading, Massachusetts, over a portion of land approximately 3, 482 square feet and shown on a plan of land entitled " Easement Plan of Land, Weston & Sampson, 0 Grove Street, Lot 24, Map 44, Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts," dated January 5, 2023, and as provided in the easement document presented to the Conservation Commission on January 10, 2023; and authorize Town Counsel to record all necessary documents to effectuate the acquisition. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote.

Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Herrick moved to approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a Public Trail Easement from the Meadow Brook Golf Club Corporation of Reading, Massachusetts, over a portion of land approximately 3, 482 square feet and shown on a plan of land entitled " Easement Plan of Land, Weston & Sampson, 0 Grove Street, Lot 24, Map 44, Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts," dated January 5, 2023, and as provided in the easement document presented to the Conservation Commission on January 10, 2023; and authorize Town Counsel to record all necessary documents to effectuate the acquisition. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)

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

Approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Parc Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917 at 136 Haven Street, Reading, MA

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Herrick moved to approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Parc Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917 at 136 Haven Street, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote.

Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Herrick moved to approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Parc Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917 at 136 Haven Street, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)

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

Close the warrant for the Local Election and State Primary to be held on March 5, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Herrick moved to close the warrant for the Local Election and State Primary to be held on March 5, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4-0 vote.

Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Herrick moved to close the warrant for the Local Election and State Primary to be held on March 5, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4-0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)

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

Approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 as written

Minutes, page 3

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 as written. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote.

Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 as written. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Herrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 23 PM. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote.

Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Herrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 23 PM. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)

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

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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