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June 10, 2025
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Melissa Murphy, Chris Haley, Karen Rose-Gillis, Karen Gately Herrick, Carlo Bacci
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Town of Reading and Reading Select Board recognize June 19-, 2025, as Juneteenth, and continue to support the nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day throughout the United States...
Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Town of Reading and Reading Select Board recognize June 19-, 2025, as Juneteenth, and continue to support the nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day throughout the United States of America. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Town of Reading and Reading Select Board recognize June 19-, 2025, as Juneteenth, and continue to support the nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day throughout the United States of America. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing regarding the FY26 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rates
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the hearing regarding the FY26 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rates. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the hearing regarding the FY26 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rates. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Set the FY2026 water rate at the following rates: 11. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 12. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12....
Karen Rose - Gillis moved to set the FY2026 water rate at the following rates: 11. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 12. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12. 45 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 97 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 30 effective with the December, 2025 billing. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Rose.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, Herrick, MurphyNo: Rose-GillisThe minutes say “approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Rose. Gillis opposed” (the name is split across a line in the posted text).
From the minutes
“Karen Rose - Gillis moved to set the FY2026 water rate at the following rates: 11. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 12. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12. 45 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 97 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 30 effective with the December, 2025 billing. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Rose..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Set the FY2026 sewer rote at the following rates: 10. 40 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 37 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11....
Karen Rose - Gillis moved to set the FY2026 sewer rote at the following rates: 10. 40 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 37 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 73 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 24 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill to be determined effective with the December, 2025 billing. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley, and approved by a vote of 3- 2, with Karen Rose - Gillis and Karen Gately Herrick opposed, as they preferred a 0. 5% decrease over a 1% decrease.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, MurphyNo: Herrick, Rose-Gillis
From the minutes
“Karen Rose - Gillis moved to set the FY2026 sewer rote at the following rates: 10. 40 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 37 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 73 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 24 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill to be determined effective with the December, 2025 billing. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley, and approved by a vote of 3- 2, with Karen Rose - Gillis and Karen Gately Herrick opposed, as they preferred a 0. 5% decrease over a 1% decrease..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Set the FY2026 Storm Water Rate at $60 per unit (3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2025 billing
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to set the FY2026 Storm Water Rate at $60 per unit (3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2025 billing. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to set the FY2026 Storm Water Rate at $60 per unit (3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2025 billing. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Approve the Inter -Municipal Agreement among the towns Reading, Wakefield, and Lynnfield for the Director of the Assessing Department through June 30, 2028 as presented
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Inter -Municipal Agreement among the towns Reading, Wakefield, and Lynnfield for the Director of the Assessing Department through June 30, 2028 as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Inter -Municipal Agreement among the towns Reading, Wakefield, and Lynnfield for the Director of the Assessing Department through June 30, 2028 as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Extend the current Reading Community Television ( RCTV) contract for six months
Karen Gately Herrick moved to extend the current Reading Community Television ( RCTV) contract for six months. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose - Gillis, but failed to pass by a vote of 3- 2, with Karen Gately Herrick and Karen Rose -Gillis in favor, and Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley and Melissa Murphy Karen Gately Herrick left the meeting at 11: 37 pm. opposed.
Yes: Herrick, Rose-GillisNo: Bacci, Haley, MurphyThe minutes say the motion “failed to pass by a vote of 3- 2, with Karen Gately Herrick and Karen Rose -Gillis in favor, and Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley and Melissa Murphy … opposed” (a line about Karen Gately Herrick leaving is printed inside this sentence in the posted text). The members named show it failed 2-3.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to extend the current Reading Community Television ( RCTV) contract for six months. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose - Gillis, but failed to pass by a vote of 3- 2, with Karen Gately Herrick and Karen Rose -Gillis in favor, and Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley and Melissa Murphy Karen Gately Herrick left the meeting at 11: 37 pm. opposed..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Extend the current Reading Community Television ( RCN) contract for three months
Carlo Bacci moved to extend the current Reading Community Television ( RCN) contract for three months. Chris Haley withdrew his motion. Mr. Bacci' s motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 4-0.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisKaren Gately Herrick left the meeting at 11:37 pm and rejoined remotely at 11:45 pm, after this vote; the count (4-0) matches the other four members, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to extend the current Reading Community Television ( RCN) contract for three months. Chris Haley withdrew his motion. Mr. Bacci' s motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 4-0..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Rose-Gillis)
Designate Melissa Murphy to negotiate a future grant agreement extension with RCN
Carlo Bacci moved to designate Melissa Murphy to negotiate a future grant agreement extension with RCN. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and passed by a vote of 3- 2.. Roll call vote: Karen Gately Herrick- No, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis - No, Melissa Murphy - Yes.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, MurphyNo: Herrick, Rose-GillisRoll call: “Karen Gately Herrick- No, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis - No, Melissa Murphy - Yes.”
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to designate Melissa Murphy to negotiate a future grant agreement extension with RCN. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and passed by a vote of 3- 2.. Roll call vote: Karen Gately Herrick- No, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis - No, Melissa Murphy - Yes..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Haley)
Adjourn
Following a brief recess, the Board adjourned at 11: 53 pm. Roll call vote: Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes. Melissa Murphy - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes do not name a mover. The roll call lists four members, all yes; Karen Gately Herrick, who had rejoined remotely, is not listed and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Following a brief recess, the Board adjourned at 11: 53 pm. Roll call vote: Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes. Melissa Murphy - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes..”
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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