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December 2, 2025
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the Human Rights Resolution as presented
Karen Rose- GilBs moved that the Select Board approve the Human Rights Resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose- GilBs moved that the Select Board approve the Human Rights Resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for American Legion Post 62
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for American Legion Post 62. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes say: “Karen Gately Herrick stepped out of the meeting briefly.” Karen Gately Herrick is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for American Legion Post 62. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the Annual All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for Reading Veterans Association, d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, Located at 37 Ash Street
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the Annual All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for Reading Veterans Association, d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, Located at 37 Ash Street. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes say: “Karen Gately Herrick stepped out of the meeting briefly.” Karen Gately Herrick is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the Annual All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for Reading Veterans Association, d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, Located at 37 Ash Street. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Renew the ALL - Alcohol Package Store Liquor Licenses for: Nilkant 3501nc. d/ b/ a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street lay and...
Karen Rose- GiLBs moved that the Select Board renew the ALL - Alcohol Package Store Liquor Licenses for: Nilkant 3501nc. d/ b/ a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street lay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Liquors, 214 Main Street Anastasi Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose- GiLBs moved that the Select Board renew the ALL - Alcohol Package Store Liquor Licenses for: Nilkant 3501nc. d/ b/ a City Wine Spirits & Smoke Shop, 345 Main Street Raksha, Inc. d/ b/ a Square Liquors, 13 High Street lay and Ricky, Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Liquors, 214 Main Street Anastasi Brookline Inc. d/ b/ a Reading Fine Wine and Spirits, 25 Walkers Brook Drive Kajal and Kevin LLC d/ b/ a The Liquor Junction, One General Way for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Renew the All -Alcohol Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club at 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus at 11 San...
Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the All -Alcohol Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club at 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus at 11 San born Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the All -Alcohol Club Liquor Licenses for: Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d/ b/ a Meadow Brook Golf Club at 292 Grove Street Home Building Corp. d/ b/ a Knights of Columbus at 11 San born Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Renewthe All - Alcohol Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62 at 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the...
Karen Rose Gillis moved that the Select Board renewthe All - Alcohol Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62 at 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose Gillis moved that the Select Board renewthe All - Alcohol Veteran Club Liquor Licenses for: Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62 at 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Renew the All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Florida Coal Fired Pizza LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza at 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri at 355 Main Street...
Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Florida Coal Fired Pizza LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza at 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri at 355 Main Street CAC Foods, Inc. d/ b/ a Venetian Moon Restaurant at 680 Main Street Pepper Dining Inc. d/ b/ aChili' s Grill& Bar at 70 Walkers Brook Drive HJB Restaurant Company LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers at 50 Walkers Brook Drive RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/ b/ a Longhorn Steak House at 39 Walkers Brook Drive Boston Foods Inc. d/ b/ a Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar at 601 Main Street The VI Incorp. d/ b/ a Public Kitchen at 530 Main Street KOK, Inc. d/ b/ a Oye' s at 26 Walkers Brook Drive Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/ b/ a Fusilli' s Cucina at 107 Main Street RKR Corporation d/ b/ a Bunratty Tavern at 620- 622 Main Street Mandarin Reading Inc, d/ b/ a Mandarin Reading Restaurant at 296 Salem Street Reading foods LLC d/ b/ a Half & Half at 607 Main Street PARC LLC d/ b/ a POST 1917 at 136 Haven Street Champions Indoor Golf V Inc., d/ b/ a Champions Indoor Golf at 1 General Way Unit 90 Reading Forno LLC d/ b/ a Toscana Forno at 45 Walkers Brook Drive for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: Florida Coal Fired Pizza LLC d/ b/ a Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza at 48 Walkers Brook Drive Mecom, Inc. d/ b/ a Cafe Capri at 355 Main Street CAC Foods, Inc. d/ b/ a Venetian Moon Restaurant at 680 Main Street Pepper Dining Inc. d/ b/ aChili' s Grill& Bar at 70 Walkers Brook Drive HJB Restaurant Company LLC d/ b/ a Fuddruckers at 50 Walkers Brook Drive RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d/ b/ a Longhorn Steak House at 39 Walkers Brook Drive Boston Foods Inc. d/ b/ a Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar at 601 Main Street The VI Incorp. d/ b/ a Public Kitchen at 530 Main Street KOK, Inc. d/ b/ a Oye' s at 26 Walkers Brook Drive Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/ b/ a Fusilli' s Cucina at 107 Main Street RKR Corporation d/ b/ a Bunratty Tavern at 620- 622 Main Street Mandarin Reading Inc, d/ b/ a Mandarin Reading Restaurant at 296 Salem Street Reading foods LLC d/ b/ a Half & Half at 607 Main Street PARC LLC d/ b/ a POST 1917 at 136 Haven Street Champions Indoor Golf V Inc., d/ b/ a Champions Indoor Golf at 1 General Way Unit 90 Reading Forno LLC d/ b/ a Toscana Forno at 45 Walkers Brook Drive for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatal Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following...
Karen Rose - Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatal Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose - Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the Wine and Malt Restaurant Liquor License for: Palatal Pattenesuan d/ b/ a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Renew the Farmer Distillery Pouring Liquor License for: New England Barrel Company LLC, d/ b/ a New England Barrel Company at 1 General Way Unit40 for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to...
Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the Farmer Distillery Pouring Liquor License for: New England Barrel Company LLC, d/ b/ a New England Barrel Company at 1 General Way Unit40 for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board renew the Farmer Distillery Pouring Liquor License for: New England Barrel Company LLC, d/ b/ a New England Barrel Company at 1 General Way Unit40 for a term expiring December 31, 2026, subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager or his designee. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Authorize the Town Manager to submit a Charter Amendment Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as presented in Article 9 of the 2025 Subsequent Town Meeting, provided that no referendum on said...
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Town Manager to submit a Charter Amendment Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as presented in Article 9 of the 2025 Subsequent Town Meeting, provided that no referendum on said Article 9 is filed pursuant to Section 2. 15 of the Town' s Charter prior to December 5. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Town Manager to submit a Charter Amendment Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as presented in Article 9 of the 2025 Subsequent Town Meeting, provided that no referendum on said Article 9 is filed pursuant to Section 2. 15 of the Town' s Charter prior to December 5. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Take the discussion on strategy with respect to Ciryof La Crosse v
Karen Gately Herrick moved that the Board take the discussion on strategy with respect to Ciryof La Crosse v. Oshkosh Corporation, etal be taken out of order. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved that the Board take the discussion on strategy with respect to Ciryof La Crosse v. Oshkosh Corporation, etal be taken out of order. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes.” (Motion: Herrick, second: Murphy)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 2r, 2025, as amended
Karen Rose - Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of October 2r, 2025, as amended. 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 meeting minutes of October 2r, 2025, as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes of November 4-, 2025, as amended
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 4-, 2025, as amended. 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 meeting minutes of November 4-, 2025, as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Enter executive session (strategy for negotiations with the Town Manager), as amended to remove the executive assistant
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to enter into executive session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 21( 8)( 2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Manager Kraunelis, to invite Town Counsel and Executive Assistant Maddie Baptiste into the executive session and to adjourn from executive session and not return to open session. Chris Haley suggested a friendly amendment to remove " Executive Assistant Maddie Baptiste" from the motion and stated that Town Counsel Ivria Fried will take minutes in the executive session. Karen Rose -Gillis moved to accept as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately -Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley -Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to enter into executive session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 21( 8)( 2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Manager Kraunelis, to invite Town Counsel and Executive Assistant Maddie Baptiste into the executive session and to adjourn from executive session and not return to open session. Chris Haley suggested a friendly amendment to remove " Executive Assistant Maddie Baptiste" from the motion and stated that Town Counsel Ivria Fried will take minutes in the executive session. Karen Rose -Gillis moved to accept as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately -Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley -Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, 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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