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January 6, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Carlo Bacci took part remotely.
- Karen Gately Herrick took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Remove Tony Lionetta as an associate member of the Council on Aging, as voted by the Council on Aging at their meeting on December 8, 2025, pursuant to section 8. 12. 1 of the Home Rule Charter
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to remove Tony Lionetta as an associate member of the Council on Aging, as voted by the Council on Aging at their meeting on December 8, 2025, pursuant to section 8. 12. 1 of the Home Rule Charter. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chits Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to remove Tony Lionetta as an associate member of the Council on Aging, as voted by the Council on Aging at their meeting on December 8, 2025, pursuant to section 8. 12. 1 of the Home Rule Charter. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chits Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Table the PARC agenda Item to the next meeting
Karen Rose- Gillis moved to table the PARC agenda Item to the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose- Gillis moved to table the PARC agenda Item to the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the Annual All -Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for PLM Beverage, LLC d/ b/ a Dion' s Fine Wine and Spirits
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Annual All -Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for PLM Beverage, LLC d/ b/ a Dion' s Fine Wine and Spirits. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes, Chris Haley -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Annual All -Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for PLM Beverage, LLC d/ b/ a Dion' s Fine Wine and Spirits. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes, Chris Haley -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Approve the Annual All -Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for PLM Beverage, LLC d/ b/ a Dlon' s Fine Wine and Spirits, Located at 36 Walkers Brook Drive
Karen Rose - Gillis moved to approve the Annual All -Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for PLM Beverage, LLC d/ b/ a Dlon' s Fine Wine and Spirits, Located at 36 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes Town Manager Matt Kraunelis explained that this was voted on at November Town Meeting and for it to go to the legislature, the Board must take a vote to send it to the legislature where action can be taken on it.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose - Gillis moved to approve the Annual All -Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for PLM Beverage, LLC d/ b/ a Dlon' s Fine Wine and Spirits, Located at 36 Walkers Brook Drive. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes Town Manager Matt Kraunelis explained that this was voted on at November Town Meeting and for it to go to the legislature, the Board must take a vote to send it to the legislature where action can be taken on it..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Authorize the Town Manager to submit a Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as presented in Article 2 of the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Town Manager to submit a Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as presented in Article 2 of the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Town Manager to submit a Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as presented in Article 2 of the November 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Accept the charge and establish a Commission on Disabilities as discussed
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to accept the charge and establish a Commission on Disabilities as discussed. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to accept the charge and establish a Commission on Disabilities as discussed. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025, as presented
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0. Roll Call Vote: Carlo Bacci - Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, as presented
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed.
Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisNo: Herrick
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Enter into Executive Session under Executive Session Purpose 7, G. L. c. 30B, § 21( a)( 7), for purposes of approving and reviewing for release the minutes of the Board' s December 2, 2025...
Karen Rose - Gillis moved to enter into Executive Session under Executive Session Purpose 7, G. L. c. 30B, § 21( a)( 7), for purposes of approving and reviewing for release the minutes of the Board' s December 2, 2025 Executive Session in compliance with G. L. c. 30A, § 22, to invite Town Counsel into the Executive Session, and to adjourn from the executive session and not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose - Gillis moved to enter into Executive Session under Executive Session Purpose 7, G. L. c. 30B, § 21( a)( 7), for purposes of approving and reviewing for release the minutes of the Board' s December 2, 2025 Executive Session in compliance with G. L. c. 30A, § 22, to invite Town Counsel into the Executive Session, and to adjourn from the executive session and not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Carlo Bacci -Yes, Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
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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