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April 1, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlo Bacci, Mark Dockser, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley, Melissa Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 3 Articles to take place on May 1, 2025 as presented
Chris Haley moved to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 3 Articles to take place on May 1, 2025 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Chris Haley moved to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 3 Articles to take place on May 1, 2025 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Pursuant to G. L. c. 59, § 21C( k), to place two debt exclusion questions as provided on the document entitled " May 13, 2025 Ballot Questions" presented here today, on the ballot for a Special...
Chris Haley moved, pursuant to G. L. c. 59, § 21C( k), to place two debt exclusion questions as provided on the document entitled " May 13, 2025 Ballot Questions" presented here today, on the ballot for a Special Election to be held May 13, 2025, and to notify the Town Clerk of such action. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Chris Haley moved, pursuant to G. L. c. 59, § 21C( k), to place two debt exclusion questions as provided on the document entitled " May 13, 2025 Ballot Questions" presented here today, on the ballot for a Special Election to be held May 13, 2025, and to notify the Town Clerk of such action. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Hold and call a Special Election for May 13, 2025, and sign the Special Election Warrant presented to the Board tonight
Chris Haley moved to hold and call a Special Election for May 13, 2025, and sign the Special Election Warrant presented to the Board tonight The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Chris Haley moved to hold and call a Special Election for May 13, 2025, and sign the Special Election Warrant presented to the Board tonight The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Support the Kit lam School Building and Senior CenterlReading Center for Active Living ( ReCAL) projects
Chris Haley moved to support the Kit lam School Building and Senior CenterlReading Center for Active Living ( ReCAL) projects. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser. Board members discussed the importance of these projects for the community, acknowledging that they touch many residents. The vote, while non -binding, is symbolic and aimed to demonstrate town leadership' s commitment to these projects. Board members also recognized the potential tax increase as a concern, but emphasized the need for the projects to be decided by the voters. The motion was approved unanimously by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chris Haley moved to support the Kit lam School Building and Senior CenterlReading Center for Active Living ( ReCAL) projects. The motion was seconded by Mark Dockser. Board members discussed the importance of these projects for the community, acknowledging that they touch many residents. The vote, while non -binding, is symbolic and aimed to demonstrate town leadership' s commitment to these projects. Board members also recognized the potential tax increase as a concern, but emphasized the need for the projects to be decided by the voters. The motion was approved unanimously by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Approve the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025 as amended
Chris Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Chris Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025 as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved unanimously by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Mark Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 8: 37 pm. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved unanimously by a vote of 54).
From the minutes
“Mark Dockser moved to adjourn the meeting at 8: 37 pm. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved unanimously by a vote of 54)..” (Motion: Dockser, 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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