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Town of Reading , RECEIVED <br /> 3 x Meeting Minutes 01NN CLERK <br /> Board - committee - commission - council: t''=� � -� PN 4: IS <br /> Select Board <br /> Date: 2020-04-29 Time: 7:00 PM <br /> Building: Location: <br /> Address: Session: <br /> Purpose: General Business Version: Final <br /> Attendees: Members - Present: <br /> Mark Dockser, Anne Landry, Karen Herrick, Carlo Bacci, Vanessa Alvarado <br /> Members - Not Present: <br /> Others Present: <br /> Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Assistant Town Manager Jean Cellos, <br /> Superintendent of Schools John Doherty, Emmy Dove, Senator Jason Lewis, <br /> Representative Brad Jones, Representative Rich Haggerty, Executive <br /> Assistant Caitlin Saunders <br /> Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: <br /> Topics of Discussion: <br /> This meeting was held remotely on Zoom. <br /> Mark Dockser called the meeting to order at 7 PM. He began by thanking all the nurses on <br /> National Nurses Day which is coming up. <br /> Senator Lewis and State Representatives Jones and Haggerty then gave the board an <br /> update at the state level on all things COVID. They mentioned the steps their implementing <br /> to contain the virus and save lives. They talked about the programs and things they are <br /> doing to mitigate the economic effect i.e. expanding unemployment and small business <br /> help. They noted the legislative help for local governments i.e. extending deadlines, <br /> postponing Town Meetings, voting by mail and fall election safety. They spoke about <br /> budgets and also noted there won't be any 9C budget cuts for FY20 although FY21 looks <br /> gloomy. <br /> Board of Health Chair Emmy Dove then gave the board an update on the Town's cases. <br /> There are 219 active cases at the moment. The face covering policy will go into effect this <br /> week. If anyone has any concerns regarding people in public not wearing masks, please call <br /> Health Agent Laura Vlasuk and refrain from engaging in confrontations. <br /> Superintendent of Schools Dr. Doherty gave a shutout too all the nurses working for the <br /> schools and town, along with all our facilities and custodial staff who have been working <br /> non-stop to keep the town going. He explained how the School side is handling students <br /> nutritional and fundamental needs while being at home. They are working on how to better <br /> and deepen virtual learning. They are also still discussing summer programs and how to <br /> proceed or not. <br /> Page 1 1 <br />