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FAX: (781) 942 -9071 OWN MANAGER
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Website: www. readingma.gov
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TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: October 6, 2011
RE: Agenda — October 11, 2011
5a) Bi1T Boatwright and members of the Board of Assessors will be in to preview information
on the tax classification. The hearing is scheduled for November 8, 2011.
5b) Enclosed in your packet is a copy of the letter sent to owners within 500 feet, as well as
the fact sheet on Oakland Road. We'll have copies of the fact sheet available at the
meeting and on an overhead.
5c) Bob LeLacheur will be reviewing with the Board the community access fee and some
options with respect to the fee. This is follow -up on previous discussions by the Board of
Selectmen as well as the requests from the financial forum that were embodied in the
Finance Committee's instructional motion at the Annual Town Meeting.
5d) Included in your packet is material from the City Clerk in Woburn who has been an
advocate for changing the dates of the Presidential Primary and State Primary Elections
to coincide on a date in June. The Board can discuss whether or not it feels this is a good
idea.
5e) Enclosed in your packet are a map and photographs showing the crosswalk location at
Baystate Road and Salem Street. There is one tree within the tree lawn on Salem Street
that needs to be removed because it obstructs the crosswalk and the crosswalk signs.
Even in the event that we will be able to get a crosswalk signalization system in place in
this location, the tree is still in the way. We will try to plant another tree in the area,
either on the private property that abuts this location or on the opposite side of the street.
If the Board of Selectmen determine by motion that that tree is a traffic hazard, then the
DPW can remove it without any further action.
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Town of Reading --
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2681
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To: Peter iHechenb|eikner, Town Manager
From: Jean Dehoe. Community Services Director/Town Planner
Date: October 4, 2011
Re: GubsidizadHnuanginvontory — Update
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JEAN DELIOS
'Community Services Director
Town Planner
Phone: (7W1)942_66l%
Fax; (781) 942-9071
jdelioo@ci' reading. mmu.00
| am responding to the letter from DHCD dated September 2. 2011 regarding the updated
Subsidized Housing Inventory (SH|). The GH| is maintained by the State as the official record of
o community'e affordable housing supply. Developers may be eligible for m comprehensive
permit under MGL Ch 40B in cities and towns that do not meet the 10% minimum requirement for
affordable housing an reflected in the GH|.
DHCD allows communities to provide any additional information or recent additions of units to the
inventory. Theme are no such additions at this point to be added to DHCD`s mccpmnUm0 of
affordable housing units reflected in the SH]. In the current updated SH| the total number of
affordable units was reduced by 3 units as a result of changes related to DDS group homes. The
8H| lists this asconfidential. The Chief Counsel's letter indicates that DHCD gets this information
directly from the Department of Development Services at the State. | would have no vvoy of
verifying this due tothe confidential nature of this information.
u: Laura Gennnnn, Town Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 2_01 S.E-P 1` 5 t. — 416
DEPARTMENT OF HousING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DovalI^Patriuk, Governor * Timothy I! Murray, Lt. Governor * Gregory Bialecki,Qdcretory,EOBED
To: Local Official
From: Deborah J. Goddard, Chief Counsel, Office nf the Chief Counoe
Subject: Subsidized Housing Inventory Biennial Update `--�
Date: September 2, 2011
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The Department of Housing and Community Development ("DHCD") is in the process of updating the
Chapter 4OB Subsidized Housing Inventory /"8H|~\. The methodology for counting units on the GH|ie
subject UHCO regulations at 780 CK8R 58.00. as well as DHCO Guidelines "Measuring Progress
Towards Local Goals" available at "Affirmative
Fair Housing Marketing Plan (|Oc|ud|n0 Resident Selection") available at
or '
The GH|ieused to measure the community's attainment of affordable housing goals for the purposes of
K8.G.L Chapter 4OF3' the Comprehensive Permit Law. A developer may appeal to the state Housing
Appeals Committee for review of local action on a Comprehensive Permit if less than 1O96ofthe
co0nQunitv'stota|yoarroUndhuusingotockieaubaidizedondnaot[ictadfor|nvVurmnoderate|noo0e
households. The penoe |ta cieofoUbaidizedhouainQiOacoOlrnUOitviadehVadbydividinAthenUDlberof
qualifying GH| units in the community by its total number ofyear-round housing units as enumerated in
the latest aVai|ab|eU.G.Cenoua'vvhichiacurreOt|ythe2O1OU.S.CenoUe. Pursuant to the regulations sd
760 C.M.R. 56.03/2\Ul, DHCD ohoU update the SH| biennially.
Enclosed for your review and use UmDHCD'scurrent SBUrecmndfor your community, which reflects
our information as of August 3 ' 1, 2011 regarding the number of all units which qualify for inclusion on the
SHI. Please note the following:
1\ Corrections to your inventory record should be made by.eimplywriting directly on the
enclosed draft and sending itto the address indicated below. To add units nrto restore units,
please see below.
2) Please request that eligible unitebeoddedtothei bv submitting a completed copy of
"Requesting (available at
) along with the documentation required bv said fornn. To request the addition cf
new units and to track units for CDBG and HOME housing rehabilitation -units only, please
use DHCD's "Housing Rehab Units Only" spreadsheet (available at hftp://www.mass.gov/
Ehed/docs/dhcd/hd/shi/rehabunits.xis). Please note that the "Housing Rehab Units Only"
spreadsheet must be submitted along with copies of use restrictions corresponding to the.
affordable units. As you area aware, the Housing Appeals Committee ruled in South Center
Realty, LLC v. Bellingham that affordable rehabilitated units must be subject to a use .
restriction to be included on the SHI. Please see the DHCD Guidelines for SHI use restriction
requirements, including that the term of the use restriction shall be not less than 15 years,for
rehabilitated units (newly created units require a use restriction term of not less than 30
Continued on back of page
� PU���DHCDr�U��| �7�CMR�.���'�0c�t�OVOey�[e���
' between the date of issuance of the Comprehensive Permit (or zoning approval under M.G.L
'G.40A or completion of plan review under M.G.L. c.40R), and issuanc� of the building .
pe` ,
�m��t(�� . units are no longer eligible to be counted on the SHI until such time as the building
permits are issued. Furthermore, said regulations state that if more than 18 months e|epea
between issuance of the building permits and issuance ofthe certificate. mf occupancy, the
units will become ineligible for the GH| until the date that the certificate of occupancy is
issued. DHCO has removed units from the GH| (providing 8 unit listing of "0") based on such
time |mpamo. Therefore, please provide as applicable e listing of issued buil ding and
occupancy permit numbers and corresponding unit numbers and addresses to ensure or
restore inclusion of units on'theGH|. Please note that for SH| purposeo, building permits are
permits to construct units and foundation permits one not regarded as building permits.
4\ Anvdeve|opma�sforwhidlthepehodofofondaN|� listed as expiring
' in ' or before 2011 (see "Affordability Expires" column of the enclosed report) have been or
are ouhiectto removal hnmtheGH|un!eaoadequotedocumentation|ooVbnl�beduon�nninQ
that the 'period of affordability has not expired or has been extended. Genera||y. H0R units
with expired affordability end dates have already been removedfrorn the SHI as part of this
biennial update.
B DHCD counts group home units on the 8H|based ' information provided. directly by the
�����Me�|Heo��DMH^) and �e Department of Developmental Services
("O[){�".funmedykOovxnos"[]epadnnentofK8anfo| Retardation" or"[)KAR.). The oumentgroup
'onnecounts bycorn0unitygenena||y reflect information provided toOHCUbyDMH and DDS
eaof July/August 2O11.
E0, If you have no changes to the draft inventory, please confirm that your inventory is correct by
writing "no changes" and returning the inventory page(s).
This correspondence is being mailed tothe Mayor, Town K8mleQanY\dminiatnahor, Zoning Board of
Aooea|o. and Planning Director/Department in each community as applicable. We ask that the
h�t�o�ido|aine�chrnunicipo|Uvr�vie�thioinfonnetiommndprovdemcoordinotedreaponse'
@p�nOp -, ., .
either confirming theinfonnoUoncontainedinthe'report`aubmittingcorrectioVa,ornaqUeaUO0thsdOHCD
newly add or restore units to the GH|. Complete infmrmotimm and required documentation must bm
submitted to ensure units will be newly added or restored tothe SHU'
We further request that you complete this renievn and �tmrnthe enclosed draft inventory record
�mrit� any applicable corrections, additions, and dmcmroemte�mn by to QF{{���
Office �of the Chief Counsel at 100 Cambridge St., Suite 30D, Boston, [0A02114,Attention:
Subsidized Housing Invemtgry.
Please additionally note that Planned Production and DHCD's Local Initiative Program ("LIP") are
powerful tools tn assist com nnUDitieaiODleetiDg their affordable housing goals iDa manner consistent
with local planning and deV�|Op0entgoals. The Planned Production Guidelines, available 8t
clarify the requirements of the affordable housing
plans * and the steps to implement the plans under the regulations. (see 760 CMR 56.03(4)). LIP provides
communities a method for counting units on the SHI that are not otherwise subsidized in accordance with
the regulations. LIP guidelines are available at http://www.mass. '.qov/Ehed/docs/dhcd/legal/
lipquidelines.doc. LIP applications for comprehensive permit projects and for Local Action Units (LAUs)
can be found at DHCD's website at http://www.mass.gov/dhcd (search under "Local Initiative Program").
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. |f you have any questions, please contact Margaux LeC|aii�
at (617) 573-1526.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CH40B SUBSIDIZED HOUSING INVENTORY
Reading
Buiitw/
DHCD
Total SHI
Affordability
Comp.
Subsidizing
ID*
Project Name
Address
Type
Units
Expires
Permit?
Agency
2602
n/a
Frank Tanner Dr.
Rental
40
Perp
No
DHCD
2603
n/a
Frank Tanner Dr.
Rental
40
Perp
No
DHCD
2604
n/a
74 Bancroft Ave.
Rental
8
Perp
No
DHCD
2605
n/a
Oakland & Waverly
Rental
6
Perp
Yes
DHCD
2606
n/a
Pleasant & Parker
Rental
4
Perp
No
DHCD
2607
Cedar Glen
2 Elderberry Lane
Rental
114
Perp"
Yes
MassHousing
2608
EMARC Reading
6 Pitman Dr.
Rental
12
2036
No
HUD
c�
2609
Longwood Place at Reading
75 Pearl Street
Rental
86
2046
No
MassHousing
MassHousing
2610
Peter Sanborn Place
50 Bay State Rd.
Rental
74
Perp
Yes
HUD
2611
Reading Community Residence
40 Sanborn Street
Rental
3
2037
No
EOHHS
HUD
2612
Summer /Main
173 Main St/505 Summer Ave
Rental
6
2014
No
FHLBB
2613
Schoolhouse
52 Sanborn Street
Rental
4
2013
No
FHLBB
Reading
8/31/2011
Page 566 of 804
(� This data is
derived from information provided to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
by individual communities
and is subject to change as new information is obtained and use ,
restrictions
expire.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CH40B SUBSIDIZED HOUSING INVENTORY
Reading
Bullt w/
DHCD
Total SHI
Affordability
Comp.
Subsidizing
]D#
Project Name
Address
Type
Units
Expires
Permit?
Agency
2614
Gazebo Circle
401,501,901 Gazebo Cr.
Rental
3
2016
No
FHLBB
2615
Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street
Rental
2
2020
No
FHLBB
2616
Wilson Street
Wilson Street
Rental
2
2021
No
FHLBB
3731
Archstone
40-42, 70 West Street
Rental
204
Perp
Yes
FHLBB
4000
Hopkins Street Residence
159 Hopkins Street
Rental
4
2042
No
HUD
4432
DDS Group Homes
Confidential
Rental
42
NIA
No
DMR
4600.
DMH Group Homes
Confidential
Rental
4
N/A
No
DMH
O
4771
Summer Cheney
1375 Main Street
Ownership
2
Perp
Yes
FHLBB
4772
George Street
23 George Street
Ownership
3
Perp
Yes
FHLBB
7904
Maplewood Village
201 -275 Salem st
Ownership
9
2054
YES
DHCD
7909
Governor's Drive
Governors Drive
Ownership
2
2103
YES
DHCD
8992
Johnson Woods
468 West Street
Ownership
7
perp
NO
DHCD
Reading Totals
681
Census 2010 Year Round Housing
Units 9,584
Percent Subsidized
7.11%
Reeding
8/31!2011
Page 567 of 804
This data is
derived from information provided
to the Department of Housing and Community
Development (DHCD) by individual communities and is subject to change as new information is obtained and use
restrictions expire.
Town of Reading
16. Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
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FAX: (781) 942-9071 .
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www. readingma.gov
TO: Property Owners near Town Owned land _
Wakland . Road
From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
Date: Monday, October 03, 2011
Re: Meeting regarding potential sale of Town owned land on Oakland Road
The Board of Selectmen is considering the possible sale of Town owned land on Oakland Road.
The Board has this item on its agenda on: .
You are invited to attend the meeting, listen to the presentation, and offer comments, and ask questions.
Attached is a fact sheet about the property prepared by Town staff.
® Page 1 11
Property Location Map-Lotid Assessed Value (fy12)
Oakland Road Lots 27-405, 33-19, 3 52,600 (approx.)
Town Counsel: Some of Oakland Road appears to be tax title and it is unknown if it land of low value subject to the
[tax title sales] procedure. If not, it can be sold. However, because there are abutting parcels, it may be more
valuable for the Town to certify title to the whole parcel, and resubdivide, or sell the entire parcel. Certifying title will
dissolve the paper streets. The town does not necessarily own paper streets or have any rights therein.
In addition, I understand that there is some thought that the school department may have an interest in a portion of
one of the Oakland Street parcels. It would therefore be prudent to have the School Committee simply vote that the
parcels are not needed for school purposes and resolve the issue once and for all.
Approximately 4.5 acres is available if lots are combined and paper streets are abandoned. The land has many rock
outcrops and considerable slope in some areas. There are no known wetlands.
Control
Board of Selectmen and possibly Schools
Utilities
Water service on Grandview and Oakland Roads;
sewer nearby on Hillside Road, Ridge Road, and
Chestnut Road.
Zoning: S-15
Min. lot size Frontage Setbacks
15,000 sf 100, Front Side Rear
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Lot circle dia, 20' 16, 20' 0'
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Recommended Actions
9 Research parcel boundaries and control
• Have School Committee vote that the. parcels are not needed for school purposes
• Certify title to the whole parcel
0 Resubdivide or sell entire parcel
10/4/2011
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RESIDENT ACCESS STICKER REVENUE
DEC JAN FEB -MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
MONTHLY REVENUE
Rough Estimates:
Depot $ 24,703
Compost $ 40,220
Mix $ 16,023
$ 80,946
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
2009
5,935
16,955
2,400
4,240
2010
3,780
.17,220
3,285
6,285
2011
2,490
18,225
3,820
5,500
Avg
$ 4,068
$17,467
$ 3,168
$ 5,342 $
1,340
2,365
$ 24,703
$
82,740
9,500
` -; 14,1.80
Depot
1,815
2,090
RESIDENT ACCESS STICKER REVENUE
DEC JAN FEB -MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
MONTHLY REVENUE
Rough Estimates:
Depot $ 24,703
Compost $ 40,220
Mix $ 16,023
$ 80,946
25,000
_
20,000
Mix 801
z
15,000
APR =
MAY.
O
JUL
AUG
Q
10,000
NOV
5,000
2,470,-_
. 131260'.
5,875
3,485
1,215
1,340
2,365
RESIDENT ACCESS STICKER REVENUE
DEC JAN FEB -MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
MONTHLY REVENUE
Rough Estimates:
Depot $ 24,703
Compost $ 40,220
Mix $ 16,023
$ 80,946
At $20 each (avg)
Depot 1,235
Compost 2,011
Mix 801
E92009
4,047
APR =
MAY.
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
Total
2,470,-_
. 131260'.
5,875
3,485
1,215
1,340
2,365
3,200
$
82,740
9,500
` -; 14,1.80
81595
1,815
2,090
1,420
1,415
1,485
$
81,070
5270
9,270
121240 ,
2,720
2,610
2,650
$
74,795
9,080
; 412,237
$ 8,903
$ 2,673
$ 1,972 $
1,803
$ 1,890
$ 2,343
$
80,946
$ 40,220
RESIDENT ACCESS STICKER REVENUE
DEC JAN FEB -MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
MONTHLY REVENUE
Rough Estimates:
Depot $ 24,703
Compost $ 40,220
Mix $ 16,023
$ 80,946
At $20 each (avg)
Depot 1,235
Compost 2,011
Mix 801
E92009
4,047
02010
❑ 2011
.p
DPW Compost Permits
2009 2010 2011
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Resident Access Stickers - Year Round Parking and Compost
RPVPnue Revenue Revenue
2009
2010
2011
Year to Date
4022
$ 81,562
3929
$ 78,875
3742
$ 76,020
20.28
20.08
20.32
Approx. Sales by type
Full price
2800
Senior
-1000
Multiple
100
DwnTwntreplace
100
READING MBTA-PARKING LOTS
VACANCY RATE
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MBT► Parking Lots: 5-day. sample
WOBURN ST LOT
—VINE
ST. LOT
TOTAL SPACES
71
42
VACANT -REVENUE
—VACANT
REVENUE
9/16/2011
10
$ 244
37
$ 20
9/19/2011
7
$ 256
35
$ 28
9/20/2011
-7
$ 256
33
36
9/21/2011
18
$ 212
36
$ 24
9/91/2011
16
$ 220
38
$ 16
-
$ 1,188
$ 124
Annual
$ 61,776
$ 6,448
perspace
$ 870
1 $ 1541
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Town Owned Land Parking Regulations PARK N�
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Town Building EMETERY 2 HR PARKING }�= � i � �1
(2 Other - = => 2 HR PARKING or EMPLOYEE PERMIT -
-+— Railroad DAILY COMMUTER PARKING (MBTA) [J
� _ ter. ,_FIR- TATION
Driveway RESIDENT PERMIT PARKIN �, ' ' �� n : t' �s
Roads & Parking c - -° EMPLOYEE /MERCHANT MONTHLY PARKING
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Paved ® NO PARKING 6 :00 AM -10:30 AMi�
Unpaved NO PARKING
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Map date: 12/29/10. S
Planimetric features from aerial photos taken in
^ , ' WASHINGTON
PARK 2008. Parking regulations are subject to
UN SI EAVE O�j. v change. Data
n \ (t t J ` ' >2� �1 ( are for planning purposes only.
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William C. Campbell
Woburn City Clerk
September 23, 2011
Laura A. Gemme, Town Clerk
Reading Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Clerk Gemme:
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RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
READING, MASS.
10.11 SEP 29 P b= 5-P;
Enclosed please find a proposed Resolution in support of H1972 "An Act Regulating Election
Primaries" now pending before the General Court at the State House. I request that you forward
this matter to your Board of Selectmen for placement on their agenda for action.
Adoption of H1972 will ensure that the votes of our troops serving overseas will count on
election day and will save taxpayers at least $8,000,000.00 by streamlining elections. The
Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), in written testimony
supporting the bill, noted that the bill is in line with federal law and is also in line with a number
of states that have recently moved their primary elections earlier in the year to comply with the
federal requirement. The FVAP testimony concluded "passing F01972 .will significantly
improve voter success for many military members, overseas voters, and. their families."
In the 2010 State election, the Commonwealth requested a waiver from the federal MOVE Act,
which requires that, at least 45 days before an election, ballots be sent to Americans overseas.
The only reason for the Secretary's waiver request was "due to a late primary." The temporary
solution was a bill that allowed our troops to vote by fax or email, but the voter was required to
sign a statement waiving his or her right to a secret ballot.
Deadlines for the 2012 election are approaching quickly. To be effective, this bill has to be
passed soon. The support of your Board of Selectmen now will move the bill forward. It is
important that our state legislators hear from their constituents of their support for H1972. More
importantly, our troops deserve to know that their votes count.
A bill summary and a copy of the FVAP testimony are enclosed. If I can provide any additional
information, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your support in moving along this important legislation.
Very truly yours
William. C s Campbell
P.O. Box 2, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
wcampbell4O@yalioo.com
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RESOLVED
Whereas, according to the Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP),
there are 11,691 active military duty Massachusetts residents residing overseas; and
Whereas, for the November 2010 election, Massachusetts requested a waiver from a requirement
of the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (the MOVE Act) to send absentee ballots
to Americans overseas at least 45 days before an election "due to a late primary "; and
Whereas, a report by the Secretary of the Commonwealth revealed that in the November 2010
election only 400 ballots from Massachusetts active duty military personnel stationed overseas
were counted; and
Whereas, the General Court is considering H1972 "An Act Regulating State Primaries ", a bill
that moves the state primary to allow Massachusetts residents residing overseas to vote privately
and securely, and combines the presidential primary with the state primary to save taxpayers at
least $8,000,000.00; and
Whereas, a number of states have moved their primary dates earlier in the year to comply with
the federal MOVE Act and to provide relief to taxpayers by reducing the cost of elections; and
Whereas, the Massachusetts state primary scheduled for September 18, 2012 stands alone as the
last state primary in the country in 2012; and
Whereas, in written testimony the FVAP concluded "passing HB 1972 will significantly improve
voter success for many military members, overseas voters, and their families "; and
Whereas, HB 1972 simplifies the election process, decreases the opportunity for "voter fatigue ",
reduces'the cost of elections for.taxpayers, and establishes fairness among candidates.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by-the of the [Town/City] of that
the [Town/City] of supports the adoption of HB 1972 "An Act Regulating Election
Primaries" pending before the 187' General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and
directs the [Town/City] Clerk to transmit a copy of this action to the municipality's State
Delegation and to the Joint Committee on Election Laws.
0M
H1972.- An Act Regulating. Election Primaries
Executive Summary
Purpose:
1. To increase the time between the State Primary and State Election so that military
personnel and Massachusetts residents residing overseas can vote without having to
waive their right to a secret ballot.
2. To save the Commonwealth and communities at least $8,000,000.00 by consolidating
elections.
3. To simplify the election process, decrease opportunity for "voter fatigue" and establish
fairness among candidates.
Executive Summary:
1. Moves the state primary to the first Tuesday in June. This will increase the time to mail
ballots to military personnel and other residents of Massachusetts stationed or residing
overseas. The trend across the country has been to move the primary earlier in the year to
comply with the requirements of the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (the
MOVE Act). The MOVE Act requires that absentee ballots be transmitted to voters at least
45 days before an election.
2. Moves presidential primary to the first Tuesday in June. Combining the state election and
presidential primary into one day will result in savings of at least $8,000,000.00
($3,500,000.00 for the state according to testimony of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
before the General Court and a minimum of $4,500,000.00 based on the State Auditor's
reimbursement to municipalities following the January 2010 special election). This will place
Massachusetts towards the-end of the presidential primary schedule and could draw the
attention sought in the event of a primary season without a clear front - runner in the major
parties: In 2008, the election was moved from March to February so that the primary
coincided with the so- called Super Tuesday. It did not have the anticipated effect of drawing
attention to the state in view of the large number of primaries held on that day. California has
moved its presidential primary and state primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
June for fiscal reasons. Combining the state primary with the presidential primary in
Massachusetts makes fiscal sense.
3. Establishes a new method of selecting political party ward and town committee members and
eliminates the primary ballot method of selecting the ward and town committee members.
The outdated primary method is costly in that it requires significant ballot design and voting
machine programming expenses. For example, looking at voting machine coding costs in the.
2008 election cycle, the City of Woburn paid $1,474.00 for coding the September primary,
$1,330.00 for coding of the November general election, but the February presidential primary
with ward committees on the ballot cost the city $3,807.00 for voting machine coding. The
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state committeeman and state committeewoman will continue to be selected by primary
ballot. The respective state committees will then oversee the selection of ward and town
committee members based on a system of rules and procedures established by the party and
filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
4. Brings greater consistency to deadlines relating to elections and nominations across all
elections and for all candidates.
5. Requires unenrolled candidates for office to meet the same filing deadlines as for party
candidates. For example, currently, party candidates for statewide office have to file
nomination papers in early May while unenrolled candidates have until early August to file
nomination papers. This proposal would create consistency among all candidates as well as
ensuring that ballots can be printed and transmitted to be sent out in compliance with the
MOVE Act.
6. Most community polling places are located in schools. Every election day causes disruption
to the educational process and increases security issues in the schools. Although relationships
are cooperative, many municipal chief election officials have been advised by their local
school departments that alternative locations other than the schools should be sought.
Limiting the number of elections held in a year could reduce this friction and reduce these
concerns.
7. March is a challenging month to conduct elections as the election is held early in the month
and winter weather conditions such as snow and ice are still a concern. In addition, the vast
majority of poll workers are retired citizens, many of whom travel to Florida and other warm
weather locations during the winter months. Election officials often struggle with filling the
void created by so- called "snow birds" for March elections. Labor unions, political parties,
stay at home mothers and senior citizens for many years filled the role of poll workers.
However, as cultural conditions have changed the bulk of election workers now come from
the retired citizens pool. ,
Prepared by William C. Campbell, Woburn City Clerk
Woburn City Hall —10 Common Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: (781) 897 -5850
Email. wcampbell@cityofivoburn.com
Rev .September 6, 2011
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May 10, 2011
The Honorable Barry Finegold
Senate Chairman, Joint Committee on Election Law
The Honorable Michael Moran
House Chairman, Joint Committee on Election Law
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State House, Room 443
Boston, MA 01233
Re: Attached Written Testimony in Support of HB 1972
Dear Senator Finegold and Representative Moran:
Attached please find .'a copy of written testimony. from Scott'Wiedmanh, Deputy Director
of the Federal Voting Assistance Pro'gram in support of HB 1072, whi6h, we' undeistand will be
heard tomorrow in the Joint Committee on Election. Law
Many thanks for your consideration of our testimony.
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Written Testimony
May 2011
In support of HB 1972
From
Scott Wiedmann - Deputy Director
Federal Voting Assistance Program
U.S. Department of Defense
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) of the US Department of Defense presents this written
testimony in.support of a bill before the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to move its
primary from September to June of federal election years. FVAP was created to assist military and
overseas civilian voters to effectively cast a ballot and to have it counted.
We submit this testimony in an effort to assist our targeted voting population during elections in
Massachusetts -- the 11;691 men and women of the armed services, and their 3,'899. spouses and voting
age:dependents, as well as those citizens of Massachusetts who are overseas on Election Day, whether
federal workers, Peace Corps Volunteers; business men and women, missionaries or students abroad.
Late last month FVAP sent letters to Speaker DeLeo, Senator Murray, and Secretary of State Galvin in
which FVAP outlined three legislative initiatives that are recommended, but still. lacking,, in
Massachusetts Code. Adoption of HB 1972 would significantly improve the possibility that
Massachusetts' military and overseas citizens will be able to successfully mark and return a ballot and
have it counted in the upcoming presidential elections in 2012.
The Problem
As President Truman recognized in 1952, the men and women of the armed forces, "in many cases
risking their lives, deserve above all others to exercise the right to vote. "' For over half a century, this
still remains a significant problem for this nation. Congress has determined that it is the right of absent
uniformed services voters and overseas voters to vote by absentee ballot in all elections for federal
office. Congress has codified this right through the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting
Act of 1986 (UOCAVA), as amended in 2009, by the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act
'March 28, 1952 letter from President Truman to Congress, contained in the 1952 Report of the Subcommittee on Elections,
Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives.
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(MOVE Act), and by other federal legislation. As Congress has stated: "All eligible American voters
should have, an equal opportunity to cast a vote and have their vote counted. "2
Military and overseas voters still face many challenges almost 60 years after President Truman's
concern. FVAP's 2008 Report to Congress indicates the existence of a significant discrepancy in the
number of successfully returned ballots between the stateside non - UOCAVA absentee voting population
(91 % return rate) and the UOCAVA absentee voters, of whom only 67% were able to successfully
return their ballots in U.S. elections.
The overwhelming area.of failure in the absentee voting process for UOCAVA voters, comprising the
military, their spouses and voting age dependents and overseas citizens,. was not registration problems.or
absentee ballot application failures, but, primarily, ballot return problems arid, secondarily, voted ballots
that were returned by UOCAVA. voters, but not counted, usually because they arrived back too late. In
fact, FVAP's surveys indicate that over 78% of all UOCAVA voting problems fell into these two areas.
FVAP's goal is that military and overseas voters have the same absentee ballot return and acceptance
rate as the general absentee voter population. Towards that end, States need to address a variety of
problems facing UOCAVA voters, such as:
® Difficulty in registering to vote from outside the State;
® Frequent address changes among military voters;
® Slow mail delivery that causes ballots and ballot applications to arrive late or not at all;
a Difficulty in obtaining information about candidates or issues from outside the State, particularly
when internet access is spotty or non- existent;
® Inability to comply with witness -or verification procedures in places where there may not be
other Americans, much less voters.from the same State; and
® A voter's unintentional failure to properly comply with seemingly insignificant requirements to
vote absentee, such as the use of "8 1/2 x 11" size paper, in a location where the available
standard paper size is different.
The challenges to voting presented to military and overseas citizens are myriad. Finding the forms to
register or to apply for an absentee ballot, whether on paper or online, and then returning these forms
can be a challenge. Even more difficult, however, is timely receipt and return of absentee ballots. Many
of the problems faced are often not the fault of the military or overseas voter; these can be, for example,
postal delays when a Peace Corps volunteer uses foreign postal services, or postal delays for military
serving on the front lines or on ships at sea, when the military postal service is also the
transportation/delivery network for food, ammunition, medical supplies and other wartime essentials.
Other minor challenges, but still significant barriers to participation when they arise, include the
inability of the voter to find a proper witness under state law, the inability to properly print forms when
the paper available overseas does not match stateside paper size or layout, difficulty in determining who
is the proper local election official, or who the general election political nominees* are when access to the
internet is minimal or non - existent. Different military and overseas voters face unique challenges, and,
therefore, the best solutions are multiple solutions. Providing emailed blank ballots assists some voters;
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Written Testimony of Scott Wiedmann, Deputy Director, FVAP ���
making blank ballots available for a military or overseas citizen to access online and print out at the
cyber -cafe, simplifies the voting process for other voters; some voters can use fax, but many cannot.
Most overwhelming are the logistical challenges presented by the transit by mail of paper applications
and ballots. FVAP acknowledges that there are significant logistical challenges for state officials to
send ballots at least 45 days in advance. Yet, for some UOCAVA voters, ballots sent 45 days in
advance by mail, may still not give them enough time to vote. In November 2008, MPSA, the military
postal service agency, recommended on its website the allowance of a period of 28 days for a one -way
transit of mail to Iraq and Afghanistan. The average Priority mail delivery times to aircraft carriers
frequently exceed two weeks; and carriers are the'first stop in mail distribution to the smaller ships in a
carrier battle group. If a soldier or sailor is at the end of this logistics distribution chain and cannot
open, act upon and return mail during the short time that the mail delivery personnel are in the area, it
can be weeks before this voter is again able to post his/her ballot for return.
FVAP does want to acknowledge the hard work and innovative comprehensive plan for UOCAVA
voters that was implemented in 2010 by Massachusetts' elections officials. Use of priority mail both to
voters and for voters to return their ballots did assist in allowing more voters than otherwise would.have
been able to successfully participate in the 2010 elections. Even though this had some positive impact,
however, due to the challenges outlined above priority. mail only improves delivery times by a very
small margin: Despite the hard work and significant resources devoted to this solution, it pales in .
comparison to moving the primary date back sufficiently to ensure ballots are trailed at least 45. days in.
advance of the general election: Moreover, while Massachusetts requested and, was granted a waiver
under the MOVE Act for the 2010-election cycle and met their commitments under their comprehensive
plan, each election cycle requires a new waiver request, and there is no guarantee that future waiver
requests will be granted.
Potential Solution
BB 1972 proposes moving Massachusetts' September primary back into June. This is in line with the
recently passed federal amendment to UOCAVA in the 2009 MOVE Act. It is also in line with a.
number of states that have recently moved their primary elections earlier to more easily comply-with the
new federal requirement; and would provide ample time for Massachusetts' election officials to certify a
ballot and ensure it is mailed at least 45 days prior to Election Day.
Conclusion
Military sacrifice should not include sacrificing the right to vote. Passing HB 1972 will significantly
improve voter success for many military members, overseas voters, and their'families.
Many thanks for your consideration of FVAP's testimony
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Thursday,- October 06, 2011 12:44 PM
Tor Doherty, John; Schena, Paula
Subject: RE: Attached Proposal
No — I don't believe that we would. move the local elections — although it's an interesting
thought.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
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From: Doherty, John [mailto:jdoherty@ reading. k12. ma.us]
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 201112:42 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE: Attached Proposal
Hi Paula:
Thanks for the email. From a School Department perspective, it will have the same effect, whether it is
in March or June. We have set March 6th as a late start for High School students to allow for the
morning rush of voting. We can easily move this to June 5th. In some ways, it may be easier in June
because the Senior Class has graduated and are out of the building.
I am assuming this also means that the local elections would be moved to June- 5th as well. Is that
correct?
I hope this helps. Take care.
John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reading Public Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, Massachusetts 0.1867
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From: Schena Paula [nnaUto: . reading. ma. us]
Sent: Thursday, October O6,2O119:36AM
To:- Doherty, John .
Subject: Attached Proposal
John, the Board of Selectmen will be reviewing the attached proposal regarding moving the Presidential and State
Primary Elections at their meeting on October 11 . He would like to know if you have any comments.
Pau|a8chema
Office Manager
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 6, 2011
For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which
the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Stephen
Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectman James Bonazoli, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager
Paula Schena, and the following list of interested parties: Thomas Ryan, Ellen Hill, John Halsey,
Lynda Zarrow, Paula Recci and William Hecht.
Executive Session
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive
Session to discuss strategy with respect to litiLyation — 45 Beacon Street - and that the Chair
declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the
body, and to reconvene in Open Session at approximately 7:30 p.m., was approved on a roll
call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative.
The.Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:30 p.m.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — James Bonazoli noted he had office hour tonight
and a resident who had concerns regarding eliminating the school flashing light on West Street
suggested painting "school" in the road. Mr. Goldy noted that he received an email from the
Council on Aging regarding the two vacancies and asked the Selectmen to "reduce the number of
members if the vacancies cannot be filled.
James Bonazoli reminded residents of the 9 -11 events to take place on Sunday
Ben Tafoya reminded residents of the upcoming Fall Street Faire.
Stephen Goldy noted he will be at the Senior Center this week for his luncheon visit.
Camille Anthony noted that she attended the hazardous waste transportation meeting. Many
cities and towns are opposed to the proposal. She noted that the issue is that the City of Boston
does not want hazardous material on their roads for density reasons. Chairman Anthony also
noted that she met with Steve Oston regarding the Council on Aging. She also met with Gina
Snyder, Michele Benson and Joan Boegel regarding maintenance of shade trees. They have
money to finish the Mattera Cabin.
Public Comment - Resident Tom Ryan expressed his dismay with misspellings on signs in Town
Hall.
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Resident Frank Gentile, 36 Wilson Street, submitted a petition to the Board in an effort to get the
gas company to fix the gas leaks on their street. He noted that the residents are against the Town
paving the street until the gas company fixes the leaks. He also noted that there is a major water
drainage problem on the street.
Bob McHugh, 29 Wilson Street noted that a neighbor smelled gas and reported it. The gas
company came out and addressed it. The neighbors have concerns since the Pleasant Street
house explosion.
Chairman Camille Anthony directed Stephen Goldy and the Town Manager to meet with
neighbors and DPW regarding the drainage problem.
Town Manager's Report — The Town Manager gave the following report:
Administrative matters
® MPO.Election
City of Boston proposed truck hazardous materials routing
® Chamber of Commerce "Buy Local" program
Community Services
® Conservation Commission review of bylaw and regulations.
Library
Future of building project
Public Safetv
® RCA - Reading Community Alerts — Sign up for "opt in" feature
Public Works
® MWRA water interconnection with Stoneham
® MWRA water redundancy project — under design
® MASSDOT is beginning the design process for resurfacing Main Street. It was last done in
1986. I do not expect work to be done for at least a year.
® Installation of sample tree well material in downtown — 2 trees.
® Rubbish and recycling — what to do if you have an event that will create more rubbish than
the limit — contact JRM for a special pick up — up to 5 bags for $10
® Paper Shredding, Rigid Plastics recycling — by popular demand 9/24/11
® From FYI to FYI I trash tonnage is down 15 %, equaling an approx. $80,000 savings,
®' Recycling is up 18 %, and is approaching 30% from approx. 20% in FY 10.
® We now have two "Big Belly" solar trash compactors/ recycling units in downtown
® Household Hazardous Waste Collection 9/24/11 in Wakefield
® Fall leaf collection - 10/31 -11/4, 11/14- 11/18, 11/28 -12/2
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_Construction projects
® Causeway Road — Preparatory work is done — pending roadway paving schedule
® Roadway Paving: Micro -Seal the contractor has reviewed the roadways and work should
begin in the first half of September. Aggregate is still preparing the mix designs. When we
spoke to them last they still had over half the mix designs to complete.
® Memorial Park: DPW has cleaned the drainage channel. We are getting prices from
contractors to repair\rebuild loose masonry.
® Haverhill Street Water Main: Contract awarded. MWRA zero interest loan.
® River Study Contract under negotiation
® Storm Water Mapping. Vendor selected — Negotiating price
Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur noted that another Police Officer was shot in Woburn.
Discussion /Action Items
Approval of Permit to Serve Wine — Reading Library Foundation — Library Trustee. member Bill
Hecht was present. He noted the event is to honor the supporters of the Library and he is
requesting permission to serve wine at the event at the Library. He noted that this is an adult
event.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen approve the one day
special alcohol beverage license, and approves such event in a public building pursuant to
5.5.4.1 of the General Bylaw, for the Donor Recognition Event at the Reading Publi c
Library at 64 Middlesex Avenue on October 14, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., was
approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Hearin — Application for Waiver of Retail Sales Before 6:00 a.m. — JK Market 211 Main Street
— The .Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the request is for a
waiver for 212 Main Street, JK's Market to open before 6:00 a.m.
Kalpesh Patel, owner of JK's Market, noted that he only wants to open 15 minutes earlier so
customers can get their morning coffee and newspaper.
Stephen Goldy noted that there was a note from Health Administrator Greg Erickson regarding
rubbish collection. The Town Manager noted that rubbish collection is prohibited between 9:00
p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Richard Carol, 12 Knollwood Road, indicated he has no objections to the early opening but
asked that the Board require a hearing for JK's Market at renewal time. He noted that some
nights the dumpsters are. left open and the seagulls rip open the rubbish. He noted that the
dumpster was emptied last Friday at 6:08 a.m. and two bags were left behind.
June Davie, 18 Knollwood Road, noted that bags of trash have been left out several times and
there is a problem with mice. She also noted that Mr. Patel agreed to put up a fence to block the
headlights and he never did it until recently when he put up three portions of fence and the plow
knocked it over. There is also an issue of noise from the air conditioner and he was supposed to
replace a tree he took down.
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Mr. Patel noted that the air conditioner is a big expense - $15,000. He tried to fix it a couple. of
different ways, but he needs a new air conditioner.
James Bonazoli noted that the waiver will expire on December 31 and he recommends
mandating that he come before the Board of Selectmen for review. He requested that Health
Inspectors do a review of the facility immediately and ongoing.
Camille Anthony noted that there are lottery tickets on the ground around the front of the store.
Mr. Carol noted that the Conservation Commission had directed Mr. Patel to plant a blue-spruce
and it was never planted. Mr. Patel indicated that the Conservation Commission came out and
checked everything and gave him his money back.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on
the application for a waiver of retail sales before 6:00 a.m. for JK Market, 211 Main Street
was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli. that the Board of Selectmen approve an
application by JK Market at 211 Main Street to open at 5 :45 a.m., Monday through
Friday, effective September 7, 2011, and excluding State designated holidays. This
approval will expire December 31, 2011 The Board of Selectmen finds that in accordance
with Section 5.10.4 of the General Bylaws:
• It is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare or that public
necessity or convenience will be served by permitting such operation; and
• All conditions of Site Plan approval, all other bylaws, licenses and
requirements of Town agencies and the requirements of Section 3.9 of the
Board of Selectmen Policies shall be met. Where there is a conflict among
these bylaws, permits, approvals and licenses, the most restrictive shall be
met; and
• There is no detrimental effect of such operation on the Town or the
immediately abutting neighbors.
The motion was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Approval of Change in Plan — Cafe Capri — Michael Enos, owner of Cafe Capri was present. He
noted that he is seeking approval to move the bar to the front of the store, The total number of
seats does not change.
The Town Manager noted that Mr. Enos has fully complied with all training.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to Section
3.2.1.1 of the Board of Selectmen policies, approves the change in plan for Cafe Capri as
shown on the plan entitled "Final Restaurant Plan 09/01/2011 ", and "Bar Area Plan Cafe
Capri, dated Sept. 1, 2011 "was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
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Review of General Bylaw Recodification - Phil Pacino, Chairman of the Bylaw Committee was
present. He noted that the Bylaw Committee has been re- codifying the Bylaws since last fall to
make -it easier to read and understand. A public hearing was held and there were no attendees
from the public.
The Town Manager noted that this was last done in 1988. The changes create consistency
throughout. Some of the changes include, but not limited to: renumbering; eliminating licensing
a Laundromat; eliminating the underground storage licensing article; eliminating the section on
conflict of interest because we' follow the state law; and rewriting the anti- litter section to
simplify it.
James Bonazoli asked if we could give Town Meeting the opportunity to opt out of printed
copies of the warrant.
The Board thanked Phil Pacino for the work that the Bylaw Committee did on the re-
codification.
Traffic - Haven/High Street Improvements - Consultant Randy Collins was present. He presented
a plan for the Haven/High Street area of downtown. He noted the plan incorporates the
streetscape character of pedestrian safety, off street parking, street trees and ornamental lights.
He noted that we lose 13 parking spaces in front of the Atlantic. He suggests widening Sanborn
and Linden Streets to get parking on both sides. He also suggests a flush and just slightly raised
mini roundabout at High and Haven Streets.
Ben Tafoya indicated that people would go crazy with a turn about i.e. the traffic dummy. He
feels it will slow people down and also take away good space. He doesn't think people will use
the crosswalk from the Depot to Haven Street as indicated in the plan. Ben Tafoya indicated he
would like to see a canopy of mature trees from Haven Street to the Town depot.
Randy Collins indicated we are actually increasing public space. He noted that the crosswalk and
raised islands at High and Washington Streets will help with the train whistle ban. They would
also redo the signal at High and Woburn. The total cost of the project is $4.3 million and they are
looking at Mass Works for funding. He noted that the grant money can be used towards design
also.
James Bonazoli noted that if we can expand the streetscape we should; and he would like to have
a workshop on it, including having Oaktree in to do an overlay.
The Board requested the plans electronically and the Town Manager will schedule a workshop.
Harrison Street Follow Up - Public Works Director Jeff Zager, Town Engineer George
Zambouras and Police Chief James Cormier were present. The Town Manager noted this is. a
follow -up traffic study that shows no changes.
Stephen Goldy noted that the amount of vehicles have doubled in the follow -up study. George
Zambouras noted this street is a cut - through street during the morning rush hour and the original
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survey was done during the week of Christmas while people were on vacation. The Town
Manager noted that 32 mph is in the 85th percentile.
Camille Anthony indicated she feels this road should be 25 mph, especially with the park and
children in the area.
Availability of Additional Employee /Merchant Parking Spaces on High Street - Chief Cormier
noted that Oaktree is requesting to lease parking spaces in the High Street area for construction
purposes. All spaces are currently leased. They want 9 spots .and they have 10 already. If there
are no spaces on High Street then they could lease spaces at Brande Court.
James Bonazoli indicated he would like to look at a two sticker system - one for compost and
one for parking.
The consensus of the Board was to offer 10 short term spaces on Brande Court and review the
situation on January 10, 2012.
Wa fmdin Signs - No action.
Downtown Follow Up and Status - This was discussed earlier during the Haven/High Street
discussion.
Bus Shelter - No action.
Sidewalks - Repair, Replacement and New Construction - No action.
Hopkins and Main Signal - The Town Manager indicated the estimated cost of design is $50,000
and Pulte will pay. He asked if we should ask Pulte to pay now and do the design, hold the
hearings, and then turn it over to the state. The Selectmen indicated that would be the route to
take.
Washington Street. Night Time HVE - No action.
Permit Parking - Status of Rental of Permit Spaces - No action.
Handicap Space Downtown - Haven at Main - No action.
West Street - Go to 100% Design - George Zambouras noted that this project won't get funded
before 2014 unless the Town does 100% design. It will cost $54,240 to get plans to 100 %. The
consensus of the Board was to move forward to the 100% design.
Grant Street - The Town Manager noted that the abutter wants the Town to abandon a piece of
roadway to use as parking. The consensus of the Board was to abandon the property.
Preview Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant - The Town Manager gave a brief review of the
draft Warrant for the Subsequent Town Meeting.
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Board of Selectmen Minutes — September 6, 2011 — page 7
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of August 23, 2011 as
amended was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by -Bonazoli to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 p.m. was
approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Number: 2011-18 Fee: $50,00
TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that ANAPHORA INC. D/B/A READING HOUSE OF
PIZZA, 1321 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS., seating 20 customers
COMMON VICTUALLERS LICENSE.
in said Reading, Massachusetts and at that place only and expires December 31,
2011, unless sooner suspended or revoked for violation of the laws of the
Commonwealth respecting the licensing of common victuallers. This license is
issued in conformity with the authority granted - to the licensing authorities by
General Laws, Chapter 140, and amendments thereto.
In Taefirnnnxi Whizrpnf thp iinritImmirint-ri have hereunto affixed their official
Date Issued: September 27, 2011
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Number: 2011-19 Fee: $50.00
TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that ENE BROTHER HUANG INC. D/B1A CHINATOWN
CAFE, 672 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS., seating 20 customers
IS HEREBY GRANTED A
COMMON VICTU►LLER'S LICENSE *
in said Reading, Massachusetts and at that place only and expires December 31,
2011, unless sooner suspended or revoked for violation of the laws of the
Commonwealth respecting the licensing of common victuallers. This license is
issued in conformity with the authority granted to the licensing authorities by
General Laws, Chapter 140, and amendments thereto.
In Testimony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official
Date Issued: September•27, 2011
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Number: 2011 -6
III
This is to certify that Timothy J. ]Kelley, 1 Pleasant Street, #5, Reading, MA
- IS HEREBY GRANTED
A SPECIAL ONE -DAY LICENSE
TO SELL ALCOHOL AT THE READING ROTARY AUCTION'
TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2011
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M.
AT AUSTIN PREPARATORY MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY
101 WILLOW STREET, READING, MA
Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act.
Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and /or servers who are trained and
authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to
attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event approved as
a one day license.
This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto
and expires at 11:00 p.m. on October 1, 2011, unless suspended or revoked subject to the
following conditions:
1. Liquor to be purchased from authorized distributor.
Date Issued: September 27, 2011
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Steven Grossman Katherine P Craven
Chairman, State Treasurer Executive Director
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September 16, 2011
BY EMAIL to: townmanager@ci.reading.ma
BY U.S.MAIL to:
Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Re: Amendment to the Project Funding Agreement for the Green Repair Project at
Birch Meadow Elementary School, MSBA Project No. 201102460005G
Killam Elementary School, MSBA Project No. 201102460017G
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner:
On June 29, 2011, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (the "MSBA")
and the Town of Reading ( "Town") entered into a Project Funding Agreement ("PFX)
for the Green Repair Project at the Birch Meadow and Killam Elementary Schools.
Subsequent to the execution of the PITA, the Town accepted a bid for the Project at the
Killam School- that was lower than the corresponding amount set forth in the PFA budget
for the Project. Pursuant to section 2.3 of the PFA,* enclosed please find an Amendment
to the PITA which reflects an adjustment in the Total Facilities Grant for the Project based
on the lowest, responsible bid accepted by the Town for the Project. Also, based upon
bids received for the Birch Meadow Project, the Amendment reflects an increase in the.
Total Project Budget, but not the Total Facilities Grant, for that Project
Please return three (3) signed originals of the Amendment, within ten (10) days
after the date of this letter. The three (3) signed originals should be mailed to my '
attention at the MSBA. A fully executed original of the Amendment will be returned to
the Town after it has been signed by the MSBA's Executive Director. Please note that
the Amendment must be executed by a duly authorized Town officer. If necessary,
consult with the Town's legal counsel to determine whether a vote of a local governing
body will be required to duly authorize execution of the on behalf of the
Town. If an additional vote is required,, please submit a certified copy of the vote.
After all documentation has been properly completed and submitted to the
MSBA, and the Amendment has been fully executed, the Town must enter the amended
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Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
September 16, 2011
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budget for the Project into the MSBA's ProPay System. The MSBA will include
instructions for entering the project budget with the transmittal of the fully executed PFA
Amendment. Once the Town has entered the amended PFA budget for the Project and
the budget has been accepted by the MSBA, then the Town can resume submitting
requests for reimbursement to the MSBA. The MSBA may suspend the processing of
reimbursement requests until the PFA Amendment has been fully executed, the amended
budget has been entered and accepted in the MSBA's ProPay System, and all
requirements have been satisfied.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike McGurl or me at the MSBA.
Very truly yours,
r
George F. Driscoll, Jr.
Deputy General Counsel
Encs.
cc (without enclosures): Senator Katherine Clark
Representative James Dwyer .
Representative Bradley Jones
Camille W. Anthony, Chair, Reading Board of Selectmen
Christopher Caruso, Chair, Reading School Committee
John F. Doherty, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Reading Public.
Schools
Mary C. DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations, Reading Public
Schools
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MSBA Project No.: 201102460005G (Birch Meadow ES); 201102460017G (Killam ES)
District: Town of Reading
FURST AMENDMENT
TO THE PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF READING
AND THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY
Effective as of June 29, 2011 ( "Effective Date "), this First Amendment to the Project
Funding Agreement between the Town of Reading ( "Town ") and the Massachusetts School
Building Authority ( "Authority "), including all Exhibits and other documents attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein ( "Amendment" ), hereby amends the Project Funding
Agreement between the Town and the Authority for the Green Repair Project at the Birch
Meadow Elementary School and the J. Warren Killam Elementary School which has an effective
date of June 29, 2011 (hereinafter "Agreement "), as more particularly described below. This
Amendment contains all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the Town and the Authority
(collectively, "Parties ") as amendments to the original Agreement. No other understandings or
representations, oral or otherwise, regarding amendments to the original Agreement shall be
deemed to exist or bind the Parties.
The Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
1. The following language beginning on Line 9 of Section 2.1 of the original Agreement, is
hereby deleted:
six hundred and thirty -seven thousand and fifty -five dollars ($637,055.00) for the J.
Warren Killam Elementary School.
Inserted in place thereof is the following language:
five hundred and seventeen thousand and fifty -five dollars ($517,055.00) for the J.
Warren Killam Elementary School.
2. Exhibit A to the original Agreement is deleted in its entirety. Inserted in place thereof is
a new Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement, including Exhibits attached thereto
or incorporated by reference therein, that are not hereby deleted or otherwise amended shall
remain in full force and effect. The Town warrants and represents that it has read and
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understands this Amendment. The Town further warrants and represents that its undersigned
officer or representative has full legal authority to enter into this Amendment on behalf of the
Town and to bind the Town to its terms and conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment in duplicate
originals by their duly authorized officers or representatives as of the Effective Date written
above.
MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY
By,
Katherine P. Craven
Executive Director
Signature Date
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Name (Type/Pdnt)
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Title/Office (Type/Pririt)
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Total Project Budget
PFA after Bid Adjustments
Reading
Birch Meadow Elementary School
916/2011
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET - ALL COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT ARE SUBJECT
TO 963 CIVIR 2.16(5)
Total Project
Budget -PFA Bid
Amount
Cost/Scope
Items Excluded
from the Total
Facilities Grant
*Ineligible
Costs
gn
-$1,000
OPM Feasibility Study
A&E Feasibility Study
$16,500
Env. & Site
Other
Feasibility Study Agreement Subtotal
$17,600
$0
$
i
Legal Fees
$0
$0
$
OWN, 01-fln-WAIN-00TRAMSMN-1
Design Development
Construction Contract Documents
$8,000
Bidding
$1,000
Construction Contract Administration
$24,000
Closeout
$1,000
Extra Services
Reimbursable & Other Services
Cost Estimates
Advertising
Permitting
Owner's Insurance
Other Administrative Costs
Administration Subtotal
$34,000
$0
$0
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Basic Services
Design Development
Construction Contract Documents
$19,250
Bidding.
$5,500
Construction Contract Administration
$11,000
Closeout
$2,750
Other Basic Services
IWO—j—
7gT-
$5,000
I.
Construction testing
Printing (over minimum)
$3,500
Other Reimbursable Costs
Hazardous Materials
$15,000
Geotech & Geo-Env.
Site Survey
Wetlands
Traffic Studies
Architectural/Engineering Subtotal
$62,000
$0
$0
AIMNPWANVAWR �
Pre-Construction Services
$0
$0
$0
12:
Land/Building Purchase
Appraisal Fees
Recording fees
Site Acquisition Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
MIAMI
Construction Budget
GMP Fee
GMP Insurance
GMP Contingency
Division 1- General Requirements
$129,918
Division 2 - Existing Conditions
$33,000
Division 3 - Concrete
Division 4 - Masonry
Division 5 - Metals
Division 6 - Woods, Plastics and Composites
$42,100
Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 8 - Openings
$344,582
$51,794
Division 9 - Finishes
$88,400
Division 10 - Specialties
.Division 11 - Equipment
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Total Project Budget
PFA after Bid Adjustments
Reading
Birch Meadow Elementary School
9/6/2011
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET - ALL COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT ARE SUBJECT
TO 963 CMR 2.16(5)
Total Project
Budget -PFA Bid
Amount
*Cost/Scope
Items Excluded
from the Total
Facilities Grant
`Ineligible
Costs
Division 12'- Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Systems
Division 21 - Fire Suppression
Division 22 - Plumbing
Division 23 - HVAC
Division 25 - Integrated Automation
Division 26 - Electrical
Division 27 - Communications
Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
Division 31 - Earthwork
Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
Division 33 - Utilities
Overall Scope Exclusion
Construction Contracts
$638,000
$51,794
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Alternates Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
*` Const. Contingency
$29,310
$
411
$0
$
Poi tan- .•s
Utility company Fees
Testing Services
$5,000
Swing S ace /Modulars
Other Project Costs Mailing & Moving)
Misc. Project Costs Subtotal
$5,000
$0
$0
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Furnishings
Equipment
Computer Equipment
Scope Excluded FFE Costs
;i' . - .t
FF &E Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
" Owner's Contingency
$1,830
Soft Costs that exceed 20% of Const'n Cost
$
Total Project Budget
$787,640
$0
.$51,794
Alternates $0
Ineligible cost $51,794
Scope items excluded $0
Estimated Basis of Total Facilities Grant $735,846
Reimbursement Rate 47.21%
Estimated Total Maximum Facilities Grant $347,393
"NOTE: This document was prepared by the MSBA based on a preliminary review of Information, estimates and construction Bids / Guaranteed
Maximum Price provided by the OPM for the Birch Meadow Elementary School project Based on this preliminary review, certain budget, cost and
scope Items have been determined to be Ineligible for reimbursement, however, this document does not contain a final, exhaustive list of all budget,
cost and scope Items which may be Ineligible for reimbursement by the MSBA. Nor Is It Intended to be a final determination of which budget, cost and
scope Items may be eligible for reimbursement by the MSBA. All project budget, cost and scope Items shall be subject to review and audit by the
Authority, and the Authority shall determine, In Its sole discretion whether any such budget, cost and scope Items are eligible for reimbursement The
MSBA may determine that certain additional budget, cost and scope hems are ineligible for reimbursement
-Note: Pursuant to Section 3.20 of the Project Funding Agreement and the applicable policies and guidelines of the Authority, any project costs
associated with the reallocation or transfer of funds from either the Owner's Contingency or the Construction Contingency to other budget line Items
shall be subject to review by the Authority to determine whether any such costs are eligible for reimbursement by the Authority_
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Total Project Budget
PFA after Bid Adjustments
Reading
.I- Warren Killam Elementary School
91612011
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET ALL COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT ARE SUBJECT
TO 963 CMR 2.16(5)
Total Project
Budget -PFA Bid
Amount
CosffScope
Items Excluded
from the Total
Facilities Grant
*Ineligible
Costs
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OPM Feasibility Study
$1,500
ME Feasibility Study
$27,270
Env. & Site
Other
Feasibility Study Agreement Subtotal
$28,770
$0
$0
$0
$
$G
Legal Fees
MEMO=
blMIN-MMS.
Design Development
Construction Contract Documents
$12,000
Bidding
$1,000
Construction Contract Administration
$29,000
Closeout
$1,000
Extra Services
Reimbursable & Other Services
Cost Estimates
Advertising
Permitting
Owner's Insurance
Other Administrative Costs
Administration Subtotal
$43,000
$0
$0
MEN rwgwwuffl%� MRNMM�F,
MEMEMM
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Basic Services
Design Development
Construction Contract Documents
$31,815
Bidding
$9,09D
Construction Contract Administration
$18,180
Closeout
$4,545
Other Basic Services
Construction testing
Printing (over minimum)
$3,500
Other Reimbursable Costs
$3,500
Hazardous Materials
$6,000
Geotech & Geo-Env.
Site Survey
Wetlands
Traffic Studies
Architectural/Engineering Subtotal
$76,630
$0
$0
$0
$0
Pre-Construction Services
$0
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Land/Building Purchase
Appraisal Fees
Recording fees
Site Acquisition Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
Construction Budget
GMP Fee
GMP Insurance
GMP Contingency
Division 1 - General Requirements
$101,925
Division 2 - Existing Conditions
$50,000
Division 3 - Concrete
Division 4 - Masonry
Division 5 - Metals
$4,500
Division 6 - Woods, Plastics and Composites
$22,000
Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
$690,800
Division 8 - Openings
Division 9 - Finishes
I Division 10 - Soecialties
I Division 11 - Equipment
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1 of 2
Total Project Budget
PFA after Bid Adjustments
Reading
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
9/6/2011
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET - ALL COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT ARE SUBJECT
TO 963 CMR 2.16(5)
Total Project
Budget -PFA Bid
Amount
`Cost/Scope
Items Excluded
from the Total
Facilities Grant
Ineligible
Costs
Division 12 - Furnishings
$0
Estimated Basis of Total Facilities Grant
$1,095,224
Division 13 - Special Construction
47.21 %
Estimated Total -Maximum Facilities Grant
$517,055
Division 14 - Conveying Systems
Division 21 - Fire Suppression
Division 22 - Plumbing
$17,075
Division 23 - HVAC
Division 25 - Integrated Automation
Division 26 - Electrical
Division 27 - Communications
Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
Division 31-- Earthwork
Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
Division 33 - Utilities
Overall Scope Exclusion"''
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Construction Contract
$886,300
$0
$0
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Alternates Subtotal
$0
$0
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$0
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$0
Consi. Contingency
$57,024
IMMUNE
Utility company Fees
Testing Services
$2,500
Swing S ace(Modulars
Other Project Costs Mailing & Moving)
Misc. Project Costs Subtotal
$2,500
$o
$0
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Furnishings
Equipment
Computer Equipment
Scope Excluded FFE Costss>
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FF &E Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
" Owner's Contingency
$1,000
Soft Costs that exceed 20% of Const'n Cost:,
".
�' ,�'�
$
Total Project Budget
$1,095,224
$0
$0
Alternates
$0
Ineligible cost
$0
Scope items excluded
$0
Estimated Basis of Total Facilities Grant
$1,095,224
Reimbursement Rate
47.21 %
Estimated Total -Maximum Facilities Grant
$517,055
'NOTE: This document was prepared by the MSSA based on a preliminary review of Information, estimates and construction Bids I Guaranteed
Maximum Price provided by the OPM for the J. Warren Killam Elementary School project. Based on this preliminary review, certain budget, cost and
scope Items have been determined to be Ineligible for reimbursement, however, this document does not contain a final, exhaustive list of all budget,
cost and scope hems which may be Ineligible for reimbursement by the MSBA. Nor is It Intended to be a final determination of which budget, cost and
scope Items may be eligible for reimbursement by the MSBA. All project budget, cost and scope Items shall be subject to review and audit by the
Authority, and the Authority shall determine, In its sole discretion whether any such budget, cost and scope Items are eligible for reimbursement The
MSBA may determine that certain additional budget, cost and scope hems are Ineligible for reimbursement.
"Note: Pursuant to Section 3.20 of the Project Funding Agreement and the applicable policies and guidelines of the Authority, any project costs
associated with the reallocation or transfer of funds from either the Owner's Contingency or the Construction Contingency to other budget line Items
shall be subject to review by the Authority to determine whether any such costs are eligible for reimbursement by the Authority.
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Sent:
K8undoy, September 26.20118:49 AM
To:
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Cc:
McNamara, Erica; Schena, Paula
Subject: RCAGA
Andrew
Per our discussion this DlVrOiDg, our RC/\S/\ Director Erica McN8nlOnm is copied on this eO1Bi[
We would welcome a partnership or involvement of Fuddruckers with RCASA — the Reading
Coalition Against SUb8t@Oce/\bUGe. l-h8RCASA efforts are G critical community initiative
which is supported bV all aspects Of the community.
I/c Board of Selectmen
Peter iHenhenbleikner
Town Manager
Town ofReading
1O Lowell Street
Reading N1AO18G7
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7.2O1U:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:3Do.m-5:3Op.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 e.m.-7:00 pm.
Friday: CLOSED
phone: 781-942-9043
fax ?81-942-9071
web
email town man ager(o)ci.,read i ng. ma. us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at
http://readinqma-survey.virtu@]townhaI1.net/survey/sid/ldc7dcf24f2eb1 821
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September 27, 2011
Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Chairman and Members of the Board:
We are writing to provide you with information regarding a programming change in your community.
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On September 1, 2011, WGBX -44 (PBS) Limited Basic channel 16 was replaced by WGBX -DT on digital
channel 16 and now requires digital - capable equipment to view. Customers continue to receive the
same WGBX -44 (PBS) programming, but receive it in all- digital format. WGBX HD was added on channel
818 on 6/29/2011.
Customers in your community were provided with this information in advance by bill message within
their July — August 2011 billing statement. However, due to a clerical error we inadvertently did not
provide advance notification to you as Issuing Authority. We apologize for this oversight.
Should residents contact you with questions; please do not hesitate to direct them to our toll free
customer service number: 1- 800- COMCAST. Our Customer Account Executives are available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week to answer any questions regarding Comcast products, services and prices.
Should you have any questions about this information or any other matter, please feel free to contact
me directly at 978 - 927 -5700, ext. 4409.
Sincerely,
rafW.'m Lym'a�w
Jane M. Lyman
Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs
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READING PUBLIC SCHOOL$
Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society
John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai
Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Director of Finance & Operations
Telephone 781- 944 -5800
Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781 - 942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway
Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator
TO: Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
DATE: September 28, 2011
TOPIC: Transfer of Land
At their meeting on September 26, 2011 the Reading School Committee -approved the transfer of
land along Oakland Road:
Mrs. Janowski moved, seconded by Mr. Croft, that the Reading _School Committee
relinquishes all rights, if any, including control and custody of the land adjacent to
Reading Memorial High School along Oakland Road as delineated as Lots 27 -405
and 27 -412 and to declare said parcels are not needed -for school purposes to the
Town of Reading. The motion carried 5 -0.
If I can be of further assistance, please contact me.
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The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, Bcor, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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Fax: (781) 9 . 42-5441 Pub I lic Works . - Engineering Division
Website: w-ww.cizeading'.ma.tis (781) 942-9082
STREET PAVING NOTICE
. September 29, 2011
Please be advised that, within the next couple days, the Town of Reading,'.Department of
Public Works and its contractor, Aggtegate Industries, will begin resurfacing your road or a
portion of the road near your home. It is our goal to have the work completed within two to
three weeks of the start date. To complete this endeavor, we are asking you for your assistance.
We ask you for the following:
Please do not park on the -travel way or on the sides of the roads. Cars parked on the
travel way during construction will slow down 'the work and force us to tow the
vehicles out of our way:
2. During the paving operations the -road, at times, may be impassable. If you need to
travel during the paving day, we ask that you move your car to 'a side street so that
you will not be blocked in. It is expected that, for each street, the completion of the.
paving operation will take less than one day.
3. Please have your trash placed out at the curb, on. your day of trash collection, by 6:30'
AM. During days that the road is closed and it is your trash collection day, the Town
may have to pick up your trash earlier than you may be use too.
4. Please obey the directives of the police details, workers and warning signs during all
construction operations.
5. Most importantly, we ask you for your continued support and patience during this
project.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact the Engineering Division -at 781-942-9082. If you want to stay informed about this
project via. automated telephone or text messaging, please visit www.readingma. gov and select
the "RCA: Community Alerts" link and opt-in to receive Public Works alerts. Additional project
information is available at: litt
p://www.readingma.gov/Pages/ReadingNIA En gj neeringagdex
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Hechenbleikner, Peter - ~_
Fromm: Zannbouraa.Seorgo
Sent: Wednesday, 28.2O114:54 PIVI
To: Heohenbleikner,Peter, DeUoo Jean
Subject: FW:
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Regarding you questions on the South intersection.
Attached is the latest correspondence between PuNe'e traffic Engineer and MasoDOT.
The Selectman wanted a one extra wide lane.
The extra wide lane un the westerly side of South (project sida) vvosmodUiedbasedoncommontofrnnntho
Chief, myself and safety concerns by the Traffic Engineer's .(Thiers and our peer review).
This section was altered tobe1-12 foot and 1-8 foot lane.
Under the review bv[WaosDOT they eliminated the 4 way stop at Jacob and South. The intersection will only have
a stop on the minor streets ie.on South and the driveway from the realty office
George lZambnuro�P.E
Town Engineer .
781-942-6683
781-942-5441(fax)
Email: gzambouras@ci.reading.ma.us
Please note Town Hall Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30o.m-5:30 p.m.
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Fromm: Dermot J. Kelly [mailto:dkelly@djkinc.com]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 3: 11. PM
To: Mika Rznniche1|a}Zambouras,George
Cc: Mark Mestnoianni; Mike Rosati; Paul A.Marchionda; Reid 0ute
Mike a hard copy of the attached letter and plans were mailed to you today
IJERM{}TJ. KELLY ASSOCIATES INC.
Dermot J. Kelly, PE, PTOE
President
C)JKARamciotes' Inc.
280 Main 8tnewt, Suite 204
North Reading, N1&O1M04
Office: 978-664-2205
Fax: 978-064-2444
email: dkelly(a),dikinc.com,
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Office: 978-664-2205
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REF: 809
September 23.20i1
Ms. Patricia /i Leavenworth, PE
District Highway Director
Massachusetts Highway Department
510 Appleton Street
Arlington, W1A02174
Attn: Mr. Mike Formichella
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Dermot J' Kelly Associates, Inc.
Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning
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Dear Mike:
On behalf of the project Proponent, PuUoHmnes of New England, LLCanclosedplease find oTraffic
Signal Modification Plan dated September 20, 2011, Revision No. 4 and Phase I Traffic Management
Plans dated September 20, 2011, Revision No. 1 both prepared by DJK Associates, Inc. We have
addressed your September 12, 2011 comment letter with each comment repeated below followed by our
Comment No. 1
MassDOT no longer uses fiber optic pedestrian heads. Please use LED-type pedestrian signals.
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The Traffic Signal Modification Plans waremod|hedtonaflect LED-type pedestrian signals.
Comment No. 2
A phase/timing diagram showing changes to|emade to the existing traffic signal should boprovided.
Response
No phasing and/or timing changes are proposed.
Comment No. 3
inteme��ncouNcause the traffic out Four-way stop ohly. The reconfigured intersection should be under two-way stop control with stop sign . s on
the minor street approaches.
Response
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�heTna0oG�no xmenon anewere neo two-way -- The i street approaches oreundaretopeiQncontn�|
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Ms. Patricia A. Leavenworth, PE
District Highway Director
September 23, 2011
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Dermot J. Kelly Associates, Inc.
Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning
Comment No. 4
Please discuss queuing between Man Street and Jacob Street. |o there adequate storage
Response
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the ` centerline of the South Street West intersection with South Street Eao�Jocob Way
Street �-� ��ion .7 feet �omthe weo�rnedge of��a|n Street to the Stop Uneplus 12O feet along DYCL�um
intersection There ioubda|of
155 from the Stop Line to centerline of the South EBneat West intersection with South Street
-- East/Jacob intersection. The calculated 50m�5mpen:entUequeues duhngthe AMand PM peak
---ns ore 58Y|^ �' and 82'/158'. respectively. The calculated queue does not include the use of the
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adjacent 8foot shoulder which will re d uce the calculated queue such that traffic will not block the South
Street EaabUacobVVax/South Street West intersection.
Comment No. 5
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|nthenaaneooannerdoxpropmdy ngeon no�U-woo corner �x
Response
The property on the north-west corner belongs to PuUo Hunoee of New England, LLC and it will be given
to the Town of Reading, MA.
Comment No. 6
The northeasterly pedestrian push button is too far from the crosswalk crossing 8outhStree per MUTCD
Chapter 4.
Response
The Traffic Signal Modification Plans woremodified to include e new 10' post mounted countdown LED
pedestrian traffic signal with push button at the not d\ocatonidentifiedintheabnveoonument
Comment No. 7
Do not use arrow boards for lane shifts.
Response
The arrow board along South Street was removed from the Phase | Traffic Management Plans.
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Comment No. 8
Work hours be from 9:00 AM to 3.00 PM. All traffic control devices should be off the roadway
before and after these hours.
Response
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The Proponent is aware of this condition and will adhere to it.
Comment No. 9
Consider the use offlaggeroin place of police details on local used. |fflaggero are used aV2O-7osign
shall be present \n place ofVV20-8.
Response
The Proponent plans on using local Police details for both local and state roadways.
Comment No. 10
Please use R2-1 Oa signs instead cfFCZ1O per Massachusetts specifications.
Response
The Phase I Traffic Management Plans were modified to include the use of R2-10a signs.
Comment No. I
Advanced construction warning signs ' need tobe provided on Route 28northbound.
Response
The Phase | Traffic Management Plans were modified. to include en advanced conotructio warning
along Route 28 northbound. ,
Comment No. 1
Will pedestrian access be provided during construction? Ifeo please provide aTMP showing pedestrian
Response signs, walkways and crosswalks.
P�mo mod�edto�oude �on�ngn�no
The�hoee|Trm0oW1enagemant were mo peooao/a/` .
Comment No. 13
MassDOT does not use the 2009 edition of the MUTCD. Please refer to the 2003 Edition.
Response
The Phase | Traffic Management Plans were modified to include oreference to the 2003 Edition ofthe
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:04 AM
To: Michelle Bottiglio
Cc: Susan Bowe; Schena, Paula
Subject: RE: ISLAND ON SUMMER AVE7 OAK ST
Dear Michelle:
Thank you for sending an email to the Board of Selectmen. The Board has adopted a policy of not
sending substantive responses to emails in order to try to stay in compliance with the Commonwealth's
open meeting law Which prohibits policy discussions by the Board outside of an open public meeting.
Please understand that the Board values your input on issues and your correspondence will be included
in the materials circulated to the Board prior to its next meeting and it is available as part of the public
record. The Board members will have a chance to comment during an upcoming public meeting.
If you want to have a personal discussion of the issue with a member of the Board, we hold "office"
hours in Reading Town Hall before the first regularly scheduled meeting of each month at 6:30 PM in
the first floor conference room. The Board of Selectmen meeting schedule is posted on the web site at
www.readingmq.g_QV.
Additionally, each of the members of the Board of Selectmen has a listed home phone number:
Ben Tafoya
781-944-3178
James Bonazoli
781-944-5116
Camille Anthony
781-944-3506
Rick Schubert
781-942-1617
Steve Goldy
781-779-1773
Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen.
Ben Tafoya
Secretary
Reading Board of Selectmen
l/c Board of Selectmen
Michelle
I appreciate your letter and we do appreciate* the work that you do on the island. As I have told
you, I think you do a great job on it and it looks terrific. However, as I indicated to you when we
last spoke, we do not remove debris from any of the other.1 00+ adopted islands, and we do
not have the resources to do it. That is part of the purpose of the adoption program.
I understand your own limitation on resource I s, and if the island has gotten to a point that it is
beyond your ability to handle, maybe you will have to consider giving it up and we would see if
we can get someone else to adopt it.
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Additionally, VV8 did not pick Up materials curbside after the tropical storm Irene this year, and
VV8 notified all residents Of that via phone call the evening after the storm. Removal Ofstorm
damage is the property owner's responsibility.
Finally, it seems to me to[e perfectly appropriate �[T0N workers to work with the School at
jOshU@ Eaton in coOgƒ[UCtiOg @ pUbliCDl@Vg[OUDd on public property, including trying to
accommodate the School's previously planned dedication of the playground. Our Town
\mO[ke[G VVO[k V8[V hard, are appropriately cOOOp8Os8t8d for their work including benefits, and.
they contribute an increasing amount towards their health Care and other benefits.
Peter iHochenbleiknor
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Gtnast
Reading MAO18G7
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7.2O1(l
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30a.m-5:30p.m.
Tuesday: 7:3Oo.m.-7:UUp.m.
Friday: CLOSED
phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
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From: Michelle BottioUo'
Sent: Thursday, September O8, 2011 1:08 PM
To: Reading -Se|ectnnen
Subject: ISLAND ON SUMMER AVE7 OAK ST
To All selectman.
MvnnrnelsMichelle BottgUoI live at5 Oak St and take care ofthe island at the corner ofOak
and Su[Dnnerave. After the last storm I picked up limbs on the side walk and street and island. I
called the DPW the next day to have thevVa|at picked up At. the end of that vvaak I spoke with the
town rnanagarabout the fact that itvvaostill not picked up. Here we are almost 2vveeks later and I
just* home from a walk and watch 4 DPW trucks behind the ]E school building the new play
ground. I orn Oot sure if this should be done with workers that are payed by tax payer/ or
having the man cleaning office in the winter near the high school every snow storm. I du pay my
taxes and go beyond the call of duets to keep my neck of the woods clean. Every day I pick up
trash and every weekend I work in the island. I do love the work but it is town property and l think
that when atox payer needs help that they should resound in a timely rnoODer. I also make sure
the the fire hydrant is shoveled out every snow storm an the drains in front of my house are clean.
I would like to request that the [}PVV picks up the compost waist every 2 weeks from now on. I
have 2 compost in my back yard for my own waist. and I no longer have a way to bring large
amount nfcompost down to the compost center. The town Manger asked me to ask a neighbor to
help since most of them have lawn care. I can not afford to pay more then I already pay in taxes
and in fees to maintain town property. I pay for all the plaints and soil, not to mention water .I orn
in to the island for over 9OO$ just this year and that does not include water .I enn not sure how to
do this in a legal way want to petition the town for my request to have theni pick up the compost
waist every 3 weeks. We are all under a lot of finical pressure but some Us are not so lucky to have
job security like a city worker nrtown manager or teacher for that matter. some of us pay 1600$
monthly for health core. I will end this message Hopping that someone reads it and can help me. I
am sorry to be so negative but my frustration level with this is very high. l think that I have been
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reasonable in my request.
Thanks for reading this
Michelle Bottg|io , I want to mention that after many request to hi[n the tree in the island the town
did trim them but not before I'received o 3 inch laceration on my face that took ZS stichea from o
plastic surgeon to fix and I will have the scar the rest ofrny life....
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Z4-e Tammonfti-ealf4 of fflazzar4naetto
400 Mystic Avenue
Medford, Massachusetts 02155
Peter J. Koutoujian
Sheriff
September 29, 2011
Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner
16 Lowell St.
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Town Manager Hechenbleikner:
Phone e (781) 960-2800
Fax 960-2902
I am pleased to announce the Regional Emergency Communications Center
Development grant in the amount of $455,000. This grant was awarded to the
Middlesex Sheriff's Office by the Executive Office of Public Safety and
Security for the purpose of creating a regional 911 emergency center.
By partnering with six local communities - Wakefield, Stoneham, Melrose,
Reading, North Reading, and Lynnfield - we will be developing an
implementation plan to establish a regional entity known as the Middlesex
Regional Emergency 911 Communications Center (MRECC). It will
streamline all 911 emergency calls into one center to allow local public safety
officials to better utilize the limited resources that are available, without
compromising services at the local level.
The Middlesex Sheriffs Office is here to serve as a resource to all the cities
and towns of Middlesex County. This interagency cooperation is essential in
maintaining public safety in our communities. If you have any questions
about the grant please do not hesitate to contact me at (781) 960-2800. .
Sincerely,
PETER I KOUTOURAN
www.middlesexsheriff.com
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October 3, 2011
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Rea di ng, MA 01867
Michael Downey
Forest Stewardship Program
740 South Street
PO Box 1433
Pittsfield, MA.01202
Dear Mr. Downey:
Camille W. Anthony, Chairman
Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman
Beh Tafoya, Secretary
James Bonazoli
Richard Schubert
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
1 (781) 942-9043
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us
Re: Letter of Support, Town of Reading
DCR Community Forest Stewardship Grant
I am writing to support the Town of Reading's application to the DCR Community Forest
Stewardship Grant for a portion of the funding to develop a Master Plan for the Town
Forest. The Reading Town Forest, comprised of just over 322 acres along the Ipswich
River, is a unique and precious asset that we truly value. We endorse efforts like this to
create a Forest Management Plan (Master Plan) for its continued stewardship, and we
are in fact providing more than half of the cost of this effort through in kind services and
Municipal funds.
With the help of community partners, including Mass Audubon, a Forest Management
Plan will provide the framework for a unified vision and plan for the Town Forest. This
critical planning process is an important component of preserving our beloved Town
Forest and our community.
Thank . you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
amille Anthony, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
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