MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 23, 2026
15 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Karen Gately Herrick arrived after the meeting began (7:03pm).
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda as amended
Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. 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 consent agenda as amended. 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 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 amendment to Section 3.2.2.14 of the Select Board Policies
Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the amendment to Section 3.2.2.14 of the Select Board Policies. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose- Gillis and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the amendment to Section 3.2.2.14 of the Select Board Policies. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose- Gillis and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Amend Section 3.2.2.14 as presented
Karen Gately Herrick moved to amend Section 3.2.2.14 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 amend Section 3.2.2.14 as presented. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Amend the 2026 Liquor Licenses for all Section 12 Licensees to allow sales between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm (Noon) on Sundays and certain holidays, as authorized by G.L. c. 138, § 33B
Karen Gately Herrick moved to amend the 2026 Liquor Licenses for all Section 12 Licensees to allow sales between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm (Noon) on Sundays and certain holidays, as authorized by G.L. c. 138, § 33B. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose-Gillis and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to amend the 2026 Liquor Licenses for all Section 12 Licensees to allow sales between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm (Noon) on Sundays and certain holidays, as authorized by G.L. c. 138, § 33B. 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 Chris Haley 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 Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Bramante, second: Haley)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the amendment to Section 4.6 of the Select Board Policies
Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the amendment to Section 4.6 of the Select Board Policies. 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 amendment to Section 4.6 of the Select Board Policies. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Amend Section 4.6 as presented
Karen Gately Herrick moved to amend Section 4.6 as presented. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to amend Section 4.6 as presented. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Appoint Thomas Armstrong as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029
Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Thomas Armstrong as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose-Gillis and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Thomas Armstrong as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose-Gillis and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Appoint Robert McSheffrey as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning immediately, and expiring June 30, 2028
Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Robert McSheffrey as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning immediately, and expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 3-2, with Chris Haley and Karen Rose-Gillis opposed.
Yes: Bramante, Herrick, MurphyNo: Haley, Rose-Gillis
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Robert McSheffrey as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning immediately, and expiring June 30, 2028. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 3-2, with Chris Haley and Karen Rose-Gillis opposed..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Appoint Jerry Benenati as an associate member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning immediately, and expiring June 30, 2027
Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Jerry Benenati as an associate member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning immediately, and expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Jerry Benenati as an associate member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning immediately, and expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Appoint Heather Clish as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029
Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Heather Clish as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose-Gillis and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Heather Clish as a member of the Community Planning and Development Commission term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose-Gillis and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Rose-Gillis)
Vote on appointments to the volunteer boards and committees as presented, not including the Reading Ice Arena Authority
Chris Haley moved to vote on appointments to the volunteer boards and committees as presented, not including the Reading Ice Arena Authority. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chris Haley moved to vote on appointments to the volunteer boards and committees as presented, not including the Reading Ice Arena Authority. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Haley, second: Bramante)
Appoint Carl McFadden as the Select Board designee for the Reading Ice Arena Authority term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029
Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Carl McFadden as the Select Board designee for the Reading Ice Arena Authority term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4-1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed.
Yes: Bramante, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisNo: Herrick
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to appoint Carl McFadden as the Select Board designee for the Reading Ice Arena Authority term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4-1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Adjourn
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Rose-Gillis moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (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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