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September 16, 2025
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Haley, Karen Rose-Gillis, Carlo Bacci, Karen Gately Herrick
Absent: Melissa Murphy
Every vote, in order
Pursuant to Section 6 of the Grant Agreement with Reading Community Television (RCN) dated June 20, 2019, to extend the Grant Agreement for an additional three months until December 31, 2025, on...
Karen Rose Gillis moved pursuant to Section 6 of the Grant Agreement with Reading Community Television (RCN) dated June 20, 2019, to extend the Grant Agreement for an additional three months until December 31, 2025, on the same terms and conditions. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3- 1, with Carlo Bacciopposed.
Yes: Haley, Herrick, Rose-GillisNo: BacciThe minutes say “approved by a vote of 3- 1, with Carlo Bacciopposed” (Carlo Bacci opposed).
From the minutes
“Karen Rose Gillis moved pursuant to Section 6 of the Grant Agreement with Reading Community Television (RCN) dated June 20, 2019, to extend the Grant Agreement for an additional three months until December 31, 2025, on the same terms and conditions. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3- 1, with Carlo Bacciopposed..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing regarding the new Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Champions Indoor Golf
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the hearing regarding the new Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Champions Indoor Golf. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the hearing regarding the new Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Champions Indoor Golf. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Champions Indoor Golf V Inc. dlbla Champions Indoor Golf, located at 1 General Way
Karen Rose Gillis moved to approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Champions Indoor Golf V Inc. dlbla Champions Indoor Golf, located at 1 General Way. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herick and approved by a vote of 4. 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose Gillis moved to approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Champions Indoor Golf V Inc. dlbla Champions Indoor Golf, located at 1 General Way. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herick and approved by a vote of 4. 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Close the hearing regarding the Transfer of the Annual All - Alcohol Liquor License for Yutao Inc. dlbla Oye' s Restaurant & Bar
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the hearing regarding the Transfer of the Annual All - Alcohol Liquor License for Yutao Inc. dlbla Oye' s Restaurant & Bar. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the hearing regarding the Transfer of the Annual All - Alcohol Liquor License for Yutao Inc. dlbla Oye' s Restaurant & Bar. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Yutao Inc. dlbla Oye' s Restaurant & Bar, located at 26 Walkers Brook Drive
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Yutao Inc. dlbla Oye' s Restaurant & Bar, located at 26 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Yutao Inc. dlbla Oye' s Restaurant & Bar, located at 26 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Amend Section 5. 1 and Section 5. 6. 2 of the Charter as discussed
Karen Gately Herrick moved to amend Section 5. 1 and Section 5. 6. 2 of the Charter as discussed. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 4- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to amend Section 5. 1 and Section 5. 6. 2 of the Charter as discussed. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Close the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 11 Articles to take place on November 10, 2025
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 11 Articles to take place on November 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4. 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant consisting of 11 Articles to take place on November 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4. 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute all release and participation forms necessary for the Town to participate in the settlement of national opiold litigations with ( 1) Purdue and the Sacklers...
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Town Manager to execute all release and participation forms necessary for the Town to participate in the settlement of national opiold litigations with ( 1) Purdue and the Sacklers and ( 2) the secondary opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Town Manager to execute all release and participation forms necessary for the Town to participate in the settlement of national opiold litigations with ( 1) Purdue and the Sacklers and ( 2) the secondary opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Appoint Karen Rose -Gillis as the designee for engaging in negotiations
Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Karen Rose -Gillis as the designee for engaging in negotiations. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and did not pass by a vote of 2-2.
The minutes give the count as 2-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Karen Rose -Gillis as the designee for engaging in negotiations. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and did not pass by a vote of 2-2..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bacci)
Appoint Carlo Bacci to serve in the lease amendment discussion for Burbank Ice Arena
Chris Haley moved to appoint Carlo Bacci to serve in the lease amendment discussion for Burbank Ice Arena. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and did not pass by a vote of 2- 2.
The minutes give the count as 2-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chris Haley moved to appoint Carlo Bacci to serve in the lease amendment discussion for Burbank Ice Arena. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and did not pass by a vote of 2- 2..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Delay approving the meeting minutes of September 9r", 2025, until the next meeting
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to delay approving the meeting minutes of September 9r", 2025, until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and did not pass by a vote of 2- 2.
The minutes give the count as 2-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to delay approving the meeting minutes of September 9r", 2025, until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and did not pass by a vote of 2- 2..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes of September 91h, 2025, once amended
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of September 91h, 2025, once amended. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and did not pass by a vote of 2- 2.
The minutes give the count as 2-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of September 91h, 2025, once amended. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and did not pass by a vote of 2- 2..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Bacci)
Adjourn
Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 10: 49 pm. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4- 0.
From the minutes
“Carlo Bacci moved to adjourn at 10: 49 pm. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (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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