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February 10, 2026
6 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
Every vote, in order
Vote that the Town Manager' s financial interest in the budget process is not so substantial that it would likely affect the integrity of his services which the Town may expect from him and...
Karen Rose Gillis moved to vote that the Town Manager' s financial interest in the budget process is not so substantial that it would likely affect the integrity of his services which the Town may expect from him and authorize The Board to sign the Town Manager's Section 19( b)( 1) disclosure form presented here tonight. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose Gillis moved to vote that the Town Manager' s financial interest in the budget process is not so substantial that it would likely affect the integrity of his services which the Town may expect from him and authorize The Board to sign the Town Manager's Section 19( b)( 1) disclosure form presented here tonight. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the Alteration of Premises Application for an Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for PARC Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917
Karen Rose Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Alteration of Premises Application for an Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for PARC Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose Gillis moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the Alteration of Premises Application for an Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for PARC Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)
Approve the Alteration of Premises Application for an Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for PARC Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917, located at 136 Haven Street, Unit 2
Karen Rose Gillis moved to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for an Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for PARC Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917, located at 136 Haven Street, Unit 2. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 6- 0.
The minutes give the count as 6-0, but the board has five members, so the count cannot be right. No roll call is given. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose Gillis moved to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for an Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for PARC Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917, located at 136 Haven Street, Unit 2. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 6- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Approve the letter as amended before the Board and authorize the Town Manager to send such letter the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the letter as amended before the Board and authorize the Town Manager to send such letter the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the letter as amended before the Board and authorize the Town Manager to send such letter the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Bacci)
Table the Resolution to Censure Select Board Member Karen Gately Herrick
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to table the Resolution to Censure Select Board Member Karen Gately Herrick. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to table the Resolution to Censure Select Board Member Karen Gately Herrick. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)
Enter Executive Session under Executive Session Purpose 2 to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Manager Kraunelis, inclusive of a discussion...
Karen Rose - Gillis moved to enter Executive Session under Executive Session Purpose 2 to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Manager Kraunelis, inclusive of a discussion on whether to extend a new contract to Mr. Kraunelis, and under Executive Session Purpose 7, to comply with G. L. c. 30A, § 22, by approving and reviewing for release the minutes of the January 6, 2026, Executive Session meeting, to invite Town Counsel into the Executive Session, and to adjourn the meeting from Executive Session and not to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5. 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes
From the minutes
“Karen Rose - Gillis moved to enter Executive Session under Executive Session Purpose 2 to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Town Manager Kraunelis, inclusive of a discussion on whether to extend a new contract to Mr. Kraunelis, and under Executive Session Purpose 7, to comply with G. L. c. 30A, § 22, by approving and reviewing for release the minutes of the January 6, 2026, Executive Session meeting, to invite Town Counsel into the Executive Session, and to adjourn the meeting from Executive Session and not to return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5. 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Carlo Bacci - 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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