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January 27, 2026
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Haley, Melissa Murphy, Karen Rose-Gillis, Karen Gately Herrick
Absent: Carlo Bacci
During the meeting:
- Karen Gately Herrick took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Opt into In -Person Early Voting to be conducted 3128/ 2026 through 4/ 212026 during Town Hall hours excluding Sunday
Karen Rose -Gillis motioned to opt into In -Person Early Voting to be conducted 3128/ 2026 through 4/ 212026 during Town Hall hours excluding Sunday. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis motioned to opt into In -Person Early Voting to be conducted 3128/ 2026 through 4/ 212026 during Town Hall hours excluding Sunday. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
Approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Trentino Enterprises, LLC dlb/ a DIBlasl' s Food & Drink, located at 42 High Street
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Trentino Enterprises, LLC dlb/ a DIBlasl' s Food & Drink, located at 42 High Street. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3-0.
Yes: Herrick, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes say “Chris Haley stated that he is a direct abutter to the proposed location and for that reason, recused himself from voting on this matter.” The count (3-0) matches the other three members present.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Trentino Enterprises, LLC dlb/ a DIBlasl' s Food & Drink, located at 42 High Street. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3-0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 6, 2026, as amended
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 6, 2026, as amended. 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 meeting minutes of January 6, 2026, as amended. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Adjourn
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to adjourn at 8: 32 pm. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to adjourn at 8: 32 pm. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)
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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