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June 9, 2026
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Melissa Murphy, Karen Rose-Gillis, Karen Gately Herrick, Sal Bramante, Chris Haley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
June 19' , 2026, be recognized as Juneteenth in the Town of Reading
Karen Gately Herrick moved that June 19' , 2026, be recognized as Juneteenth in the Town of Reading. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved that June 19' , 2026, be recognized as Juneteenth in the Town of Reading. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Dispense with the reading of the Public Hearing notice
Sal Bramante moved to dispense with the reading of the Public Hearing notice. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Sal Bramante moved to dispense with the reading of the Public Hearing notice. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Bramante, second: Herrick)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the early opening request for 273 Salem Street
Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the early opening request for 273 Salem Street. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5. 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the early opening request for 273 Salem Street. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5. 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Approve a license to operate a retail business between the hours of midnight and 6: 00 a. m. pursuant to Section 7. 7 of the Reading General Bylaws and further pursuant to Section 3. 8 of the...
Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve a license to operate a retail business between the hours of midnight and 6: 00 a. m. pursuant to Section 7. 7 of the Reading General Bylaws and further pursuant to Section 3. 8 of the Select Board Policies to Dunkin Donuts, 273 Salem Street. This license is for approval to open for business, lobby service only, not earlier than 5: 00 a. m. In granting this license the board finds: In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 1 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment will not cause unreasonable disruption or disturbance to, or otherwise adversely affect, the customary character of any adjacent or nearby residential neighborhood; and In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 2 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment is reasonably necessary to serve the public health, safety and welfare, serves a public need and provides a public convenience which outweighs any increase in the impacts on the adjacent or nearby residential. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve a license to operate a retail business between the hours of midnight and 6: 00 a. m. pursuant to Section 7. 7 of the Reading General Bylaws and further pursuant to Section 3. 8 of the Select Board Policies to Dunkin Donuts, 273 Salem Street. This license is for approval to open for business, lobby service only, not earlier than 5: 00 a. m. In granting this license the board finds: In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 1 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment will not cause unreasonable disruption or disturbance to, or otherwise adversely affect, the customary character of any adjacent or nearby residential neighborhood; and In accordance with Section 7. 7. 4. 2 of the General Bylaws that the operation of the establishment is reasonably necessary to serve the public health, safety and welfare, serves a public need and provides a public convenience which outweighs any increase in the impacts on the adjacent or nearby residential. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Dispense with the reading of the Public Hearing notice
Sal Bramante moved to dispense with the reading of the Public Hearing notice. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Sal Bramante moved to dispense with the reading of the Public Hearing notice. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Bramante, second: Rose-Gillis)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the FY27 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rates
Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the FY27 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rates. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the FY27 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rates. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Set the FY27 Water Rate at the following rates: 11. 26 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 12. 26 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 601 cubic feet 12. 57...
Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 Water Rate at the following rates: 11. 26 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 12. 26 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 601 cubic feet 12. 57 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 13. 10 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 52 effective with the December, 2026 billing The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 Water Rate at the following rates: 11. 26 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 12. 26 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 601 cubic feet 12. 57 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 13. 10 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 52 effective with the December, 2026 billing The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Set the FY27 Sewer Rate at the following rates: 9. 88 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 10. 80 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 14...
Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 Sewer Rate at the following rates: 9. 88 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 10. 80 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 11. 63 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $19. 76 effective with the December, 2026 billing. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 Sewer Rate at the following rates: 9. 88 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 10. 80 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 11. 63 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $19. 76 effective with the December, 2026 billing. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Set the FY27 storm water rate at $ 70 per unit ( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December 2026 billing
Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 storm water rate at $ 70 per unit ( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December 2026 billing. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 storm water rate at $ 70 per unit ( 3210 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December 2026 billing. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Set the FY27 second water meter rate at $ 12. 30
Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 second water meter rate at $ 12. 30. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 4-0.
Yes: Bramante, Haley, Herrick, Rose-GillisThe minutes say: “Melissa Murphy recused herself from the vote on second water meter rates as she has a second water meter.” Melissa Murphy is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to set the FY27 second water meter rate at $ 12. 30. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 4-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 6, 2026, as presented
Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 6, 2026, as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 6, 2026, as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose -Gillis and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 26, 2026, as presented
Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 26, 2026, as presented. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 26, 2026, as presented. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Adjourn
Karen Rose -Gillis moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Bramante)
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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