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June 18, 2024
26 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick, Mark Dockser, Chris Haley, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support naming the central spine path at Birch Meadow in honor of Jamie Maughan as presented
Haley moved to support naming the central spine path at Birch Meadow in honor of Jamie Maughan as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to support naming the central spine path at Birch Meadow in honor of Jamie Maughan as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing regarding the early opening request for Bagel World
Haley moved to close the hearing regarding the early opening request for Bagel World. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to close the hearing regarding the early opening request for Bagel World. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Approve a license to operate a retail business between the hours of midnight and 6: 00 a. m. pursuant to Section 7. 7 of the Reading General Bylaws and further pursuant to Section 3. 9 of the...
Haley moved to approve a license to operate a retail business between the hours of midnight and 6: 00 a. m. pursuant to Section 7. 7 of the Reading General Bylaws and further pursuant to Section 3. 9 of the Select Board Policies to Bagel World, 323 Main Street. This license is for approval to open for business not earlier than 5: 00 a. m. In granting this license the board finds: 1. In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 1 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment will not cause unreasonable disruption or disturbance to, or otherwise adversely affect, the customary character of any adjacent or nearby residential neighborhood; and 2. In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 2 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment is reasonably necessary to serve the public health, safety and welfare, serves a public need and provides a public convenience which outweighs any increase in the impacts on the adjacent or nearby residential. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve a license to operate a retail business between the hours of midnight and 6: 00 a. m. pursuant to Section 7. 7 of the Reading General Bylaws and further pursuant to Section 3. 9 of the Select Board Policies to Bagel World, 323 Main Street. This license is for approval to open for business not earlier than 5: 00 a. m. In granting this license the board finds: 1. In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 1 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment will not cause unreasonable disruption or disturbance to, or otherwise adversely affect, the customary character of any adjacent or nearby residential neighborhood; and 2. In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 2 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment is reasonably necessary to serve the public health, safety and welfare, serves a public need and provides a public convenience which outweighs any increase in the impacts on the adjacent or nearby residential. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Close the hearing regarding safety amendment 2024- 4
Haley moved to close the hearing regarding safety amendment 2024- 4. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to close the hearing regarding safety amendment 2024- 4. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Approve Amendment 2024- 4 to the Traffic and Parking Regulations as presented
Haley moved to approve Amendment 2024- 4 to the Traffic and Parking Regulations as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve Amendment 2024- 4 to the Traffic and Parking Regulations as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Declare Fire Apparatus- Ladder Truck 1 as surplus property
Haley moved to declare Fire Apparatus- Ladder Truck 1 as surplus property. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to declare Fire Apparatus- Ladder Truck 1 as surplus property. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Establish the Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee (ACE)
Bacci asked the board who was in favor of establishing this committee. The board voted 5- 0 to approve.
The minutes record no mover or seconder: “Bacci asked the board who was in favor of establishing this committee. The board voted 5- 0 to approve.”
From the minutes
“Bacci asked the board who was in favor of establishing this committee. The board voted 5- 0 to approve..”
Appoint all members as presented except for Board of Health, CPDC, Audit Committee, Housing Authority, RCN Board of Directors and ZBA
Haley moved to appoint all members as presented except for Board of Health, CPDC, Audit Committee, Housing Authority, RCN Board of Directors and ZBA. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint all members as presented except for Board of Health, CPDC, Audit Committee, Housing Authority, RCN Board of Directors and ZBA. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint Stephen Herrick to a full member on the Audit Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Stephen Herrick to a full member on the Audit Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with Herrick abstaining.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, MurphyAbstained: Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Stephen Herrick to a full member on the Audit Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with Herrick abstaining..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint Salvatore Bramante to a full position on the Board of Health with a term expiring lune 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Salvatore Bramante to a full position on the Board of Health with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Dockser and Herrick against.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, MurphyNo: Dockser, Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Salvatore Bramante to a full position on the Board of Health with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Dockser and Herrick against..” (Motion: Haley, second: Murphy)
Appoint Sophie Hansen as an associate member on the Board of Health with a term expiring June 30, 2026
Haley moved to appoint Sophie Hansen as an associate member on the Board of Health with a term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Sophie Hansen as an associate member on the Board of Health with a term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint John Arena to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring lune 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint John Arena to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Dockser and Herrick against.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, MurphyNo: Dockser, Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint John Arena to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Dockser and Herrick against..” (Motion: Haley, second: Murphy)
Appoint Tony D' Arezzo to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Tony D' Arezzo to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and voted down with a 2- 3 vote with Haley, Bacci and Murphy against.
Yes: Dockser, HerrickNo: Bacci, Haley, Murphy
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Tony D' Arezzo to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and voted down with a 2- 3 vote with Haley, Bacci and Murphy against..” (Motion: Haley, second: Murphy)
Appoint Guy Manganiello to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Guy Manganiello to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Herrick and Dockser against.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, MurphyNo: Dockser, Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Guy Manganiello to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Herrick and Dockser against..” (Motion: Haley, second: Murphy)
Appoint Mark Wetzel to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring lune 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Mark Wetzel to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and voted down with a 2- 3 vote with Haley, Murphy and Bacci against.
Yes: Dockser, HerrickNo: Bacci, Haley, Murphy
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Mark Wetzel to a member of the CPDC with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Murphy and voted down with a 2- 3 vote with Haley, Murphy and Bacci against..” (Motion: Haley, second: Murphy)
Appoint Timothy Kelley to a full member on the Housing Authority with a term expiring lune 30, 2029
Bacci moved to appoint Timothy Kelley to a full member on the Housing Authority with a term expiring lune 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0- 1 with Haley abstaining.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Herrick, MurphyAbstained: Haley
From the minutes
“Bacci moved to appoint Timothy Kelley to a full member on the Housing Authority with a term expiring lune 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0- 1 with Haley abstaining..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Dockser)
Appoint Diana Carter to a full member on the Housing Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2028
Bacci moved to appoint Diana Carter to a full member on the Housing Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0- 1 with Haley abstaining.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Herrick, MurphyAbstained: Haley
From the minutes
“Bacci moved to appoint Diana Carter to a full member on the Housing Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0- 1 with Haley abstaining..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Dockser)
Appoint Stephen Crook to a full member on the RCN Board of Directors with a term expiring lune 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Stephen Crook to a full member on the RCN Board of Directors with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved by with a 4- 1 vote with Bacci against.
Yes: Dockser, Haley, Herrick, MurphyNo: Bacci
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Stephen Crook to a full member on the RCN Board of Directors with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved by with a 4- 1 vote with Bacci against..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint Chris Cridler to a full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring lune 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Chris Cridler to a full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Chris Cridler to a full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring lune 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Appoint Patrick Houghton to a full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2027
Haley moved to appoint Patrick Houghton to a full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Patrick Houghton to a full member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint Tara Gregory to an associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2025
Haley moved to appoint Tara Gregory to an associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Tara Gregory to an associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint Frank Capone to an associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring lune 30, 2025
Haley moved to appoint Frank Capone to an associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring lune 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Frank Capone to an associate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring lune 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Nominate Dockser and a member of the Council on Aging to serve as Temporary Members of the Permanent Building Committee for the RECAL project, and to refer those named to the PBC Appointment Committee
Haley moved to nominate Dockser and a member of the Council on Aging to serve as Temporary Members of the Permanent Building Committee for the RECAL project, and to refer those named to the PBC Appointment Committee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to nominate Dockser and a member of the Council on Aging to serve as Temporary Members of the Permanent Building Committee for the RECAL project, and to refer those named to the PBC Appointment Committee. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Extend the sunset date for the Reading Center for Active Living Committee ( ReCalc) to August 31, 2024
Haley moved to extend the sunset date for the Reading Center for Active Living Committee ( ReCalc) to August 31, 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to extend the sunset date for the Reading Center for Active Living Committee ( ReCalc) to August 31, 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Appoint Herrick to the School Committee Athletics Facility Naming Advisory Committee
Haley moved to appoint Herrick to the School Committee Athletics Facility Naming Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to appoint Herrick to the School Committee Athletics Facility Naming Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Adjourn
Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 55 PM. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 55 PM. The motion was seconded by Murphy and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Dockser, second: Murphy)
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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