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August 5, 2025
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Haley, Melissa Murphy, Karen Rose-Gillis, Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Melissa Murphy took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approve the internal borrowing of $9.64 Million for the following projects: Birch Meadow Phase It:$ 2, 140, 000 Kiitam School: $ 6, 000, 000 Reading Center for Active Living:$ 1, 500, 000
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the internal borrowing of $9.64 Million for the following projects: Birch Meadow Phase It:$ 2, 140, 000 Kiitam School: $ 6, 000, 000 Reading Center for Active Living:$ 1, 500, 000 The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the internal borrowing of $9.64 Million for the following projects: Birch Meadow Phase It:$ 2, 140, 000 Kiitam School: $ 6, 000, 000 Reading Center for Active Living:$ 1, 500, 000 The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the Transfer of All - Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Florida Coal Fired Pima LLC, d/ b/a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Transfer of All - Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Florida Coal Fired Pima LLC, d/ b/a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote Of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Transfer of All - Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Florida Coal Fired Pima LLC, d/ b/a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote Of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approved the transfer of the All -Alcohol Liquor License for Florida Coal Fired Pima LLC, d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, located at 48 Walkers Brook Drive
Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Board approved the transfer of the All -Alcohol Liquor License for Florida Coal Fired Pima LLC, d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, located at 48 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Board approved the transfer of the All -Alcohol Liquor License for Florida Coal Fired Pima LLC, d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza, located at 48 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes of July 15, 2025, as presented
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 15, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy - Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 15, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy - Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Carlo Bacot moved to adjourn at 8: 49 pm. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacot moved to adjourn at 8: 49 pm. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes.” (Motion: Bacci, 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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