HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 Annual Report - Part 2 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on January ,6, 2010. 2010 notified and, warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the
l._.'time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in' the following public places
within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2 Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road
Precinct 3 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Precinct 6 Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street
Precinct 7 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
The date of posting being not less than seven (7) days prior to January 19, 2010, the date set for the
State Special Election in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be posted on the Town of Reading web site.
Tho reeman Constable
A true copy Attest:
"`Laura ,emme, Town Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
SECRETARY OF.THE COMMONWEALTH
STATE SPECIAL ELECTION WARRANT
Middlesex, SS.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the
Town of Reading who are qualified to vote in the Special State Election to vote at
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Reading Memorial High School - Hawkes Field House - Oakland Road
on TUESDAY, THE NINETEENTH OF JANUARY, 2010, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the
following purpose:
To cast their votes in the Special State Election for the candidates of political parties for the
following office:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS. FOR THE COMMONWEALTH
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place
of said voting.
Given under our hands this 5th day of January, 2010.
en Tafoya, Chairman
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Ja es o zoli, Vice Chairman
Camil e nthon , Secretary
Steph rvA Q01dy
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Richard W Schubert
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme, Town Clerk
--� January 6, 2010
ons able Thomas Freeman Date
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STATE ELECTION
January 19, 2010
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon,6 State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House,
Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme.The ballot-boxes were
examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m.,with the following results:
Democratic-Martha Coakley
Republican-Scott P Brown
Unenrolled-Joseph L Kennedy
10992 ballots of registered voters cast as follows:
67% of registered voters recorded:
BALLOTS CAST:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Candidate FPrecinct-I-IF Precinct-2]F-Precinct--31FPrecinct-4-IF Precinct--51FPrecinct-6-1 Precinct-7-1FPrecinct 8-1F Total
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Martha Coakley-Democratic 587 525 515 657 571 644 677 489 4665
Scott P Brown-Republican, 893 676 672 825 652 894 748 880 62401
Joseph L Kennedy-Unenrolled 9 10 12 6 15 7 15 7 —
Write-ins 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 5
Blanks 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 14901 1211, 1200, 1488, 12381 1546 14421 1377 10992
L—A true.copy. Attest:
Laura A Gernme
Town Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: i
By virtue of this Warrant, 1, on March 8,2010 notified and warned the inhabitants of the
Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time
specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the-following public places
within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2 Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road
Precinct 3 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Precinct 6 Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street
Precinct 7 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 6, 2010, the date set for
-the Local.Election in the Warrant.
1 also'caused a notice of this Warrant posting to be published in the Reading Chronicle
in the issue of March 10, 2010 with an attested copy of this Warrant to be published on
the Town of Reading website on March 8, 2010
Alan Ulrich, Constable
A true copy. Attest:
is
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
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TOWN WARRANT
(Seal)
j "COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to
notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in the Local
Elections and Town affairs, to meet in the following place designated for the eight precincts
in said Town, namely:
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Reading Memorial High School, Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road
TUESDAY, the SIXTH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2010
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to act on the following Articles, viz:
ARTICLE 1 To elect by ballot the following Town Officers:
A Moderator for one year;
Two members of the Board of Selectmen for three years;
One member of the Board of Assessors for three years;
One member of the Board of Assessors for one year;
Two members of the Board of Library Trustees for three.years;
Two members of the Municipal Light Board for three years;
Two members of the School Committee for three years; and
Seventy Town Meeting Members shall be elected to represent
each of the following precincts:
Precinct 1 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 2 Eight members for three years;
Two members for two years;
One member for one year; .
Precinct 3. Eight members for three years;
Precinct 4 Eight members for three years;
One member for two years;
One member for one year;
Precinct 5 Eight members for three years;
One member for two years;
Precinct 6 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 7 Eight members for three years; and
Precinct 8 Eight members for three years.
and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oaklanrf_Road, in said Reading on
MONDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 2010
at seven-thirty-o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following Articles are to be
acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the
provisions of the Reading Home Rule.Charter.
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ARTICLE 2 To hear and Goi on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town
/\CCOUnt8n1' T[8@euner-Colector, Board of Assessors, DiRaCtOF of Public VVO[ks, TOvyn C|Bd('
Tree Warden, Board 0fHealth, SChOU| Committee, Contributory R8U[9Onwnt Board; Library | �
lFFUStees. K4UniCip8| Light Board, Finance {|o0nniMo8` Cemetery lFFUsteoG, COm[OUOltV � |
P|8| DiDg & [)8Vg|Op08Ot CD0DOiS0iOO' Town Manager and any other [>ffiCie|. Board or '
Special-Committee.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 3 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees
and d | Dnino what instructions Sh8U be given Town OffiC8[S and Special Committees, and
0o S80 What sum the Town will VDtB to appropriate by borrowing O[ transfer from available
fUOdG. or otherwise, for the purpose of funding T0YvO Officers and Special COnnDlitte8S 0}
carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board OfSelectmen
ARTICLE To 'See if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2010 ' FY 2019 Capital
|DlpnDverDeDtS Program as provided for in 88[1iOD 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter
.and as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto. '
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 5 To s88'if the Town will vote to amend.one or more of the votes taken
under Article 14 Of the Warrant of the ADOUa|TOwO Meeting Of April 27, 2009. as 8DleDd8U
UDd8[ Article 4 of the November 9, 2009 Subsequent TOVVD K88BtiDQ; and to see vvUat,sunm
the Town will vote 1O 8pprOph@18 by borrowing D" transfer from GV@i|8b|8 fUDdS. or OthBnwiGe,
as the result Of any such amended.votes for the Ope[O\iOD of the Town and its gDVe[DrD9D1 '
Dr take any other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
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ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote 0n authorize the payment during Fiscal
Year 2010 ofhU|G [8Dl8|n|DQ unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually
rendered [O the Town, O[take any other action with respect thereto.
Board OfSelectmen
ARTICLE To see if the Town will Vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
S8U. or exchange, or dispose nt UpOD such terms and conditions as they may determine,
various items of Town tangible property, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board ofSelectmen
� ARTICLE To see U the Town will vote to authorize revolving funds for certain
Town Departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, 8eCUOO 53E Y2 for the
fiscal year. b i 'ng Juk/ 1-, 2010 with- the receipts, as 8d' Gredi-tedt8 each fund-; the
pU[pOGeS. as listed, for which,each fund may he SpeD\' the Dl8Xi[DUnl amount that may be
spent from each fund for the DoC8} y88[, and the disposition of the balance of each fund at
fiscal year end. �
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Revolving Spending Revenue 1: Allowed Expenditure Year End
Account Authority Source Expenses Limits Balance
onsulting and
engineering
Fees as provided services for the
for in Reading review of designs $25,000
Conservation General Bylaws and engineering
Commission Section 5.7, work for the Available for
Consulting Conservation Wetlands protection of expenditure
Fees Commission Protection wetlands. next year
Legal, oversight
and inspection,
plan review, initial
property appraisals
and appeals,
Community
Services general
Bmanagement, $200,000
, andfill monitoring
other permits for costs, curb
the Walkers Brook sidewalks and
Crossing, Oaktree,pedestrian safety
Addison-Wesley/ improvements,
Inspection Pearson and records archiving Available for
Revolving Town Johnson Woods and other project expenditure
Fund Mana �er developments related costs. next year.
Vaccines, materials
or screening clinics
and clinical supply
costs, medical
equipment and $25,000
supplies,
Public Health Clinic Fees and immunizations, Available for
Clinics and Board of third party educational expenditure
Services Health reimbursements materials next year
cquire Library
Library Library Charges for lost or materials to replace Available for
Materials Director and damaged Library lost or damaged $15,000 expenditure
Replacement Trustees materials items next year
Utilities and all
Mattera other maintenance Available for
Cabin Recreation and operating $10,000 expenditure
Operating Administrator Rental Fees ex enses next year
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to approve the FY2011 — FY 2020 Capital
Improvements Program 8sprovided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, u/ .
take any other actkonwith respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 10 To ' �� sum t� �� will �� � oppn��� � borrowing,
whether in @DUCip8�oD of 'OhU[SeDeDt from the State under Chapter 44, 88CtiVD O,
Massachusetts (5enanS| Laws, Or pUnouaD[ to any other enabling authority or from the tax
levy, Or transfer from available fUDdG. or otherwise, for highway projects in 8CCnPd8DC8 with
Chapter 90, Massachusetts General,Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 11 To see J the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000
/TVv8n|v Five Thousand Dollars)for 3DDVY plowing and/or removal in all church pBd{iOQ lots.
By Petition
ARTICLE 12 To see.if the Town will vote to determine how much money the Town
will 8ppnDph8t8 by bO[n]vViOg' or from the tax |8Vy, or transfer from available UJDdS, or
otherwise, for the operation of the TOvVD and its government for Fiooe( Year 2011 beginning
July 1. 2O1O' Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of.Mesaochusetts
General Laws ChoDte[ O4L. � �Y@\ to iDpDG8 8 k}Ca| �8kes tax upon the sale of restaurant .
Ol0]lSO 'originating Chapter Town- ' 'yaV8Dd0[ 8tUlerateOf .75pOFC8O1Dfth8g[OGS [8C8ipt3 |
of � vendor~ from the S@ka Of rgStoU[eD1 nneo|o 0D take effect J8DU8[y 1, 2010' Or take any
other action with respect thereto. '
� Finance Committee
ARTICLE 14 To see if the town will vote to change the name ofthe Gateway Smart
Growth Zoning Incentive Payment Stabilization Fund tO the Smart Growth ZOOiD0 Incentive
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Payment Stabilization Fund, and to include in th8 4O��pUrpOS8 8O� png 8[t for which the
Town of Reading receives o Zoning Incentive Payment and fUhher, tO transfer additional
funds into the Stabilization Fund, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board 0fSelectmen
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Massachusetts General Lovva
Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C t8 adopt change in the iOCOrn8' aGS8tamj age Un0itS Of
certain elderly tax exemptions oofollows:
To increase the inCP m limits h][ unmarried p03ODs t6 $20.00.0.00 and for married persons.
to $30'0O0.00; to iDCF8a3G the asset limits for unmarried persons to $40'000.00 and for
d the 0f eligibility t O5 years Or O|d8[' and to
married pe[sOna �O ��5.000.0O� tDn� UC� 88g8 9 g y O ,
increase.the exemption amount from $5OD.00tO $75O.O0' `
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0r take any other action with respect thereto. ! �
Board ofAssessors
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ARTICLE 16 To see the Town will vote pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 3OB, Section 121O authorize the Town Manager b] enter into 8 contract O[ contracts
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including all 8Xt8DGiDnS r8DeVV8|8 and oDUOOS for the Co|b:(1inn of rubbish and necyc|ab|eo,
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and' for the disposal Of rubbish for'a period greater than ih[88 years but not exceeding 20
�'- y88[S upon such terms and'conditions determined by the TOVvD WYoD8g8[' or take any other
action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to accept the following gifts:
1. Scholarship Fund: TO be established as 8 p8[Pl8O8Dt trust fund to be kO0VVn as "Patrons
' for Older Adults " with the |n[008 there from 0J be used as an onDue|
scholarship award for student who is 8 resident Of Reading, M88SaChU88tts, who is
planning to enter a profession that helps senior citizens (such 8S' but not limited to.
OnediCiO8. social work, etc!
2. Support Fund: TO establish a pe008n8O1 trust fund to be kODvVn 88 "Patrons for Older
Adults Support Fund" with the iDC0Dle there from to be used no less frequmnUy than
annually to sponsor programs which support the social needs of Reading's' senior citizens
/ 8S' but not |iO0it8d tO, p@dies, group events, transportation to such events, etc.); to
D 8Xp8Dd8d as determined by the Council OD Aging in concert with the E|de[/HUDl8O
SBrViC8a Division.
the foregoing to be administered hv the Town of Reading COrDmiSSiOD8[S of Trust Funds in
accordance with the Wishes of the donors, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to accept e gift to 8St8u.ksh the Patrick p
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Soh9Mini. Jr. MnDOOhal Scholarship Fund to be @dOOiOiSt8nBd by the TOVVD Of Reading
COnl[DiS8iODBnS of Trust Funds in 3CCordaOC8 with the xViShOS of the dOD0rS' or take any
other action with respect thereto.
' School Committee
ARTICLE 19 T0 see if the` Town will vote to accept 3 gift from
.Steering Committee to fund a trust fund to be kD0VYO as the "Downtown |rnp[OvO00Ft and
Events Trust." The trust fund may GCC8Dt donations which may be added 0J the funds to be
invested and reinvested and shall be e' pDndBd by the Town Manager or his designee under
the general direction of the Economic D8V9|OpOl8Ot Committee, for the sO|8 purposes of
supporting and funding iDlpFOVeDl8Dts. promotions and community events in the Downtown
area of Reading. The trunt shall begin Upon the 8CC8pt@OCe hereof byTown M90tiDD' and
shall t8[OliO3te iDlOn8di8t8|y and 8utODl8tiC8|ly in 20 years UD|BSS the Board Of S8|eCt[D8O
oh8U determine at that time that the need and purposes of the trust continue. If the 1[USt
co OtiOVeS past 20 years, the Board of Selectmen Gh8|| 8Y8|UaL8 and d8t9F[DiOe the ongoing
.nc*ad for the trust every, 10 years thereafter. Upon the termination of the Trust, the trust
assets shall be transferred tO the Town OfReading tOb8 used for any other purpose.
The Trust is to be 8dnliOiSh3n8d by the TOVVD of Reading Commissioners[0igSiOnoFS Vf Trust Funds in
accordance with the wishes of the donors, `
o[take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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To ��� �� �| m� � ���t� �m � �1.�1 �� w�
ARTICLE 20 see �
[�V�U8|v 8 and [���d hv UD�8[A�iC� 23 AY8Ou� G8YY�r
previously ppnopnmu�u -' �vovv"v»j �°".".�~.~ ,
' � ��� � � ��� 30. 2007 Town Meeting, and which sum is no longer needed to ! `
���� the � nt for which itVV�� initially bOrn]0�8d to �8y 8U O[ 8 �Vdk]D of the cost Of �
cO0p � p��e r .
the C@|�o[Di8Road S8vVe� Or take aDyother action with respect thereto. '
Board ofSelectmen
ARTICLE 21 Tp see Jthe Town will vote tD accept the provisions of Massachusetts
General Low Chapter 148, 88[tiOD 261 which provides that any building constructed Or
substantially rehabilitated so as-to constitute the equivalent of new construction and occupied
in vVh0|e or in part for residential purposes and containing not less than four dwelling units
including but not limited to lodging hous8G, boarding houses, 8p@rinnenfa, hVt9|e,
condominiums
8CDOK]8DC8 with the Massachusetts State Building Code, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
` Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 22 To nee if the Town will vote to amend Section-4.5.2, Junk, of the Town
Of Reading General Bylaws by deleting Section 4`5.3 in its entirety and replacing it with the
fo|k}YvDg:
4~5.2 Purcha se, Sale or Barter of Junk,Old Metals and Second-Hand Articles
4.5.2.1 No p8[S0D shall use any building, enclosure or other structure for' the Sto[og8. S8)8 �
or keeping of rags, vvoSta paper stock DF other iDfk][nDl8ble Dl8t8h8| without @ �
|iC8DS8 therefore from the Board of Selectmen.
4^5.2L2 The Board of Selectmen may license suitable Peraona. Upon such tarnlG and
conditions as the Board shall deteOninm, to be dealers in and keepers of shops for
the pUPCh8S8. S8|e or barter of junk, old Dlet8|S and second-hand articles, and OO
rSOnSh8Ub��SUCM8d�@|�rnrk8�pe[w�thou� s�ohmU��n��
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4^5'2'3 The Board of Selectmen may also license suitable persons as junk collectors to
CO\|eC1 by purchase or otherwise, 'UDk. Old n8t@|s and second-hand 8rUCkeS .�O[O
p|��D to �\aD8 within the TOvD. and OO p8nSOn shall engage in such bUS|OesS
without such alicense.
4^5.2.4 In addition to any other means of enforcement, the provisions of this bylaw may be
enforced by non-criminal disposition in.accordance with Section 5.11 of this bylaw,
Or to take any other action with respect thereto.
Board ofSelectmen
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ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 2, Town Meeting, of the
Town of Reading General Bylaws as follows (new language in italics):
2.1 General
2.9.9 Any tax and/or fee increase rejected by a vote of Town Meeting cannot be
brought back before Town Meeting for approval for a period of eighteen (18) months.
Nothing in this section limits the Town's ability to put such tax and/or fee increase on
the ballot at the next local election for voter approval,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
By Petition
ARTICLE 24 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
convey a sewer easement to the owner of the land located at 757 Main Street which
easement is shown on a plan entitled: "Easement Plan 767 Main Street Reading,
Massachusetts, dated February 25, 2010," upon such terms and conditions and for-such
consideration as the Board of Selectmen deems to be in the best interest of the Town, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 25 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
accept the conveyance of drainage easements located on Howard Street which easements
are shown on a plan entitled: "Plan of Drainage Easement Howard Street, Reading,
Massachusetts, dated February 2, 2010," upon such terms and conditions and for such
consideration as the Board of Selectmen deems to be in the best interest of the Town, or
take any other action with respect thereto
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 26 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 2.0, Definitions, Section
2.2.22 and Section 6.3, Nonconforming Uses and Structures, of the Town of Reading Zoning
By-Laws by deleting in their entirety Section 2.2.22 and Section 6.3, and inserting in their
place the following new definition and section:
Definitions (New)
2.2.22 Nonconforming - A lawful pre-existing building, structure, vacant lot, or use of
buildings or land that does not conform to the zoning regulations for the district in which it is
located, but did conform at the time it was built or established.
6.3 Nonconforming Uses and Structures:
6.3.1 Applicability:
This bylaw shall not apply to uses or structures lawfully in existence or lawfully begun, or to a
building or Special Permit issued before the first publication of notice of the public hearing
required by G.L. c. 40A; s. 5 at which this bylaw, or any relevant part thereof, was adopted.
No modification of a lawfully existing nonconforming use or structure is allowed except as
authorized hereunder.
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6.3.2 Nonconforming Uses:
The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit to change or extend a nonconforming use
only if it determines that such change or extension shall not be substantially more detrimental
than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. The following.types of changes to
nonconforming uses may be considered by the Board of Appeals:
a. Modification or extension of the existing nonconforming use;
b. Change from one nonconforming use to another, less detrimental, nonconforming use.
Once a nonconforming use is changed to a conforming use, there is no authority to allow the
property to revert to a nonconforming use.
6.3.3 Nonconforming Structures:
6.3.3.1 The Building Inspector may issue a Building Permit for an interior
renovation, interior alteration or interior reconstruction of a pre-existing, nonconforming
structure that does or will not extend the nonconformity or create a new nonconformity.
6.3.3.2 . The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit to reconstruct, extend,
alter, or change a nonconforming structure in accordance with this section only if it
determines that such reconstruction, extension, alteration or change does not increase the
nonconforming nature of said structure or create a new nonconformity and shall not be
substantially. more detrimental than the. existing nonconforming structure to the
neighborhood. The following types of changes to nonconforming structures may be
considered by the Board of Appeals:
a. A reconstruction, extension or structural change;
b. An alteration to provide for a substantially different purpose or for the same purpose in
a substantially different manner or to a substantially greater extent.
6.3.3.3 For purposes of this bylaw, an increase in the nonconforming nature of a
structure will result when the portion added to the structure violates any provision of this
Zoning By-Law applicable at the time of application for the building permit required for such
addition. An increase in the nature of a nonconforming structure will not result from a mere
replacement, without undue delay, of a nonconforming portion thereof.
6.3.3.4 Nothing in this bylaw shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe
condition of any building or structure, or part thereof, declared unsafe by the Building
Inspector.
6.3.4 Variance Required:
Except as provided in Section 63.5 herein, the reconstruction, extension or.stru..ctural change
of a nonconforming structure in such a manner as to increase an existing nonconformity, or
create a new nonconformity, including the extension of an exterior wall at or along the same
nonconforming distance within a required yard, shall require the issuance of a variance from
the Board of Appeals.
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6.3'5 Alteration of Nonconforming Single and Two-Family Residential Stru tures —As of Right:
b� extended o]b*[ed Or
� Nonconforming SiQgha and two-family residential structures may .
structurally changed (collectively "alteration") upon o d8tenDiD8U0D by the Building Inspector
that such pnJpOS8d alteration does not increase the OnDD0DfO0OiDg n8tUp8 of said nt[UCtU[8.
The Building |Dsp8Ct0[ may issue a Building Permit under any Uf the following C|FCUnOStanC8s:
8. For the alteration of single or two-family structure which will nOi iOCF8a*Se the footprint of
the existing structure, create a navvdiDlOOsiOD3| nonconformity Or extend an existing
dimensional OOOCOOfonDVy' provided that the existing height r8SbiCtiODS shall not be
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exceeded. This clause shapp|yregardless of whether the lot complies with the current
area and/or frontage F8qUinBnl8ntS;
b. For the alteration 0fa single O[ two-family structure that iS located OO8 lot which i8
nonconforming only with respect to enaa, where such alteration will comply with all
current setback, yard, lot coverage and building height requirements;
C. For the alteration Of 3 single or tNx]f8Dlily structure that is |UC@t0d on 8 |O{ which is
DOncODh]rOiOg only with respect 0o frontage where such alteration complies with all
current setback, yard, lot coverage and building height requirements; and
d. For the alteration of single OF two-family structure which enc roaches upon one or more
FeqUir8d yard O[ setback areas, where the alteration will comply with all current setback,
yard. lot coverage and building height requirements.
! 8'3.6 Alteration of Nonconforming Single and Two-Family Residential Structures/
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In the event that the Building Inspector determines, after CVDSide[8tk)O Of Section 6.3.5
above, that the nonconforming nature of such structure vVoV|d be increased by the proposed
8XtPO8iOD. alteration atiOO O[ th8ng8, the BOGnj Of Appeals D?Gy. by special permit, 8|l0VY such
extension, alteration Or change where it determines that the proposed extension, alteration or
change will not be substantially more detrimental than th8eXiSUng DnDooOfOrnOing structure
to the neighborhood.
6'3.7 Reconstruction after Catastrophe: '
A |8vvfU|' pre-existing, OODoOOfoO0iDg single or two-family building, StnJCtUne or Use. VYhkJl
has been d or damaged by fire or CGSVaMv may be re-established, [8StV[ed Or
' f the � d�St[UCLiOO Re-
establishment, within tw�, y88[8 Of OcCUrn8DCe 0 8 8R08g8 Or ' -
eatob|ishrnon1. -Featorotion or reconstruction nhoU be permitted provided that there \5 no
increase iD the degree Of the nonconformity.
Any proposed change Of use iS subject h3 the provisions Of this bylaw.
6.3'8 Voluntary Demolition and Reconstruction:
6.3.8,1 Any new construction, fOUOVVDg mV|VOt8[y demolition of a nonconforming
structure, Sh@U be in CoOf0rO8Dn8 with this Zoning By-Law, except in the foUuvvn8
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a. A single-family or two-family dwelling which is nonconforming only with respect to lot
size and/or frontage may be voluntarily removed or demolished and replaced by a
new single-family or two-family dwelling. Such reconstruction must comply with the
current dimensional controls for the district in which the dwelling is located.
b. In the event that the proposed reconstruction would (a) cause the structure to exceed
the volume or area of the original nonconforming structure or (b) cause the structure
to be located other than on the original footprint, a special permit.shall .be required
from the Board of Appeals prior to such demolition. The Board of Appeals may, by
Special Permit, allow such reconstruction where it determines that the proposed
reconstruction will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing
nonconforming structure to the neighborhood.
C. A detached accessory structure which is accessory to a single-family or two-family
dwelling that has nonconforming setbacks may be demolished and a new accessory
structure may be built in the same footprint; provided, that the new accessory
structure does not exceed the existing height and size limitations for accessory
structures.
6.3.9 Abandonment or Non-Use:
A nonconforming use of a structure or land that has been abandoned or not used for a period
of two (2).years, shall lose its protected status and be subject to all of the provisions of this
Zoning By-Law,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
ARTICLE 27 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 2.0 Definitions, 2.2.29
Sign, Section 4.3.3 Site Plan Review and Section 6.2, Signs, of the Town of Reading Zoning
By-Laws by deleting in its entirety 2.2.29., 4.3.3.5.1.a., 4.3.3.6.f. and Section 6.2, and
inserting in its place the following new sections:
New Definition in Section 2.2.29 to read,
2.2.29. Sign: Any word or combination of number, emblem, picture, design, trademark or
other device including the support structure of freestanding signs.
Signage is the collection of signs. Signage does not include temporary
holiday decorations, historical date markers or plaques, or artwork that
contains no commercial messages.
The words in italics in the following two paragraphs show language to be added in the
existing bylaw.
4.3.3.5.1.a.
Site Layout, which shall. contain the boundaries of the lot(s) in the proposed
development, proposed structures, .drives, . parking, fences,, walls, walks,
outdoor lighting, signage, loading facilities, and areas for snow storage after
plowing. The first sheet in this plan shall be a locus plan, at a scale
acceptable to CPDC, showing the entire project and its relation to the existing
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areas, buildings and roads for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet from
the project boundaries or such other distance as may be approved or required
; by the staff.
- 4.3.3.6.f.
Minimize unreasonable departure from the character, materials, signage and
scale of buildings in the vicinity, as viewed from public ways and places;
To replace Section 6.2 entirely with the following:
6.2. SIGNS .
6.2.1 Signs perform important functions in the community such as communicating
messages and providing information about goods and services available.
Because signs potentially have detrimental impact on the . visual and
perceptual environment, signs must be regulated. It is the intent of Section 6.2
of the zoning by-law to protect property values, create an attractive business
climate, enhance and protect the physical appearance of the community and
to encourage the most appropriate use of the land. This section will also
assist those installing signs within the Town of Reading by setting forth the
process governing the application, installation, and maintenance of such
signs.
6.2.1.2. Applicability: A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created or
maintained only in conformity with the provisions of,this Section.
6.2.1.3 Zoning Districts: The zoning districts are as shown on the official zoning map
which is on file with the Engineering Department and the Town Clerk's Office
and can also be found on the Town website. Reading has also adopted a
Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) and a Gateway Smart Growth
District (GSGD). Please refer to Section 4.12 for DSGD regulations and
Section 4.11 for GSGD regulations.
6.2.2. Definitions: For the purposes of Section 6.2., the following terms shall have the
meanings hereby assigned to them:
a. Awning Sign: A sign painted on or attached to the cloth, canvas or metal cover of a
movable or stationary frame of the fixed, hinged, rolled or folding type of awning.
b. Banner or Pennant: Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted
or affixed at one or more edges.
c. Beacon: A stationary or revolving light, not primarily illuminating a sign, which flashes
or projects illumination, single color or multi-colored, in any manner which is intended
to attract or divert attention, except any such fixture which is required by the Federal
Aviation Administration or a similar agency, and is installed and operated under the
safety regulations of such agency.
d. Bulletin Board: Any sign erected by a charitable, educational, or religious institution
or a public body on its property for purposes of announcing events which are held on
the premises, and contains no commercial information.
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e. Commercial Message: Any sign wording, logo or other representation that directly or
indirectly names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, sale or
sales'event or other commercial activity.
f. Facade: The area of the face of a building, typically the principal or front wall of a
building.
g. Free-Standing Sig. : Any and every sign erected on or permanently affixed to the
land, including any and every sign that is not attached to a building.
h. Halo Lighting: Light showing from the back of or from within a letter or graphic shape
out towards the surface that the letter or graphic is mounted on without having any
light visible through the face of the letter or graphic.
i. Informational and Directional Signage: A sign that has a purpose secondary to the
use of the lot on which it is located, such as "no parking, private parking, enter, exit,
one-way, street address or drive-thru teller."
j. Identification Sign:
Joint Identification Sign: A sign which serves as common or collective
identification for a group of persons or businesses operating on the same lot and
which contains the names and logos of establishments but no advertising or
promotional information.
Area Identification Sign: A sign, located,at the site entrance(s), identifying a
common area containing a group of structures, or a single structure containing
several uses.
k. Marquee Sign: Any sign attached to or made part of a marquee, that is any
permanent canopy or structure projecting beyond and .extending along a building wall.
I. Monument Sign: A free=standing sign with a low height configuration permanently
affixed to the ground at its base and not mounted on a pole.
m. Off-Premises Sign: Any sign which directs attention to a business, commodity,
service, entertainment, attraction or other commercial activity which is sold, offered or
existing elsewhere than upon the same lot on which such sign is located, including
any outdoor advertising sign ("billboard") on which space is leased or rented for the
purpose of conveying a commercial or non-commercial message.
n. Portable Sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or any permanent
structure or a sign designed to be transported in any way including:
- signs converted to "A" or"T" frames;
menu and sandwich-board signs.
o. Proiecting/Blade Sign: A sign which is affixed to a building or other structure where
the sign face is approximately perpendicular to the building facade.
P. Reader Board: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that
can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign or
signboard. A sign on which the message changes more than eight times per day
shall be considered an animated sign and not a reader board sign. A sign on which
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the only copy that changes is an electronic or Qn8Ch3Dkc8| indication of time or
. h3[OpeF8tU[8 8h8U be CODGid8Fed g "time and t8nnpec@tUna" portion of sign and not
8 reader board sign.
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' - q. The area contained entirely within the signboard (the flat surface of
durable nO803ri8| UpOO which letters or other graphic content Ofg sign is displayed)
or if no sign board is present, the area contained entirely within the S0oU88t
rectangle which COrDp|et8|y eDC|DGe5th8 outer extremities of all graphic material Of
8 sign. `
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r. Siqn Height: The distance C� from the base of the sign EU normal grade to the top
of
the highest attached onrnponerd of the sign or sign structure. Normal grade shall
b8 construed 0ob8 the lower of:
(1) Existing grade prior to construction, or
(2) The newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling,
b8OniOg. nlOUndinQ. or excavating SO|e|y'fo[ Uh8 pUFpOS8 of locating the
sign. '
In cases in which the normal grade cannot be reasonably datennined. sign height
3h8|\ be computed on the assumption that the nOFOn8| grade is the O\8VBbOD of the
nearest point of the crown of the public street along Which the lot has frontage or
the grade of the land at the phOCipG| OOt[@OC8 1O the principal structure On the |Cd.
whichever ialower.
n. Any sign which is used hsnpOng h|y, relates to 8V�Dts of� innporary
nature, D[ i3 not permanently mounted.
Tab I e 6.2.3. Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
Ugirnber
All Zoning Districts:
1. Personal Message N 4 6 N/A 20 1/lot
and Area)
4. Subdivision Sales (C) 48 N/A N/A N/A 1/subdiv.
per lot
House
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� � ) 8` Garage/Yard 88h8 | N | 4 | N/A | N/A | 20 | 1/k] |
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.9. informational/ N 4 6 N/A. N/A N/A
Directional
10. Portable/.A-Frame Regulated by the Board of Selectmen—Annual Permit
Required -
11. Temporary Y 16 or 30 N/A (See Section 6.2.6.2.h.)
Business Signs
Business-A, Business-C and Industrial Zoning Districts:
12. Free-Standing Y 50(D) 20. 0 20 -1/lot
13. Wall Y 2/4E (A) N/A 10 1/business
14. Projecting/Blade Y 8 (A)(H) N/A 10 1/business
Business-13 Zoning Districts:
15. Free-Standing Y 50(d) 20 .0 20 1/lot
(Service Stations only)
16: Wall Y 2(F) (A) 0 0 2/businesses
17. Projecting/Blade Y 8 (A)(H) -4 0 1/business
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(A) No portion of such sign shall. extend higher than the bottom of the sills of the
windows of the second floor of a building or higher than the lowest portion of the
eaves or, in the case of a gabled wall, no higher than a line equal in height to the
lowest portion of the lower eave of any adjoining building wall, whichever of the
above is lowest.
(B) Aggregate sign area of all applicable signs.
(C) Only as shown in Definitive Subdivision Plans as approved by the Community
Planning and Development Commission.consistent with Paragraph 6.2.1.1.
(D) May not be larger than 75 square feet, if more than one business occupies the lot. .
*See Section 6.2.6.4.
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1 E) If the minimum distance from the building wall on which the sign is mounted is less
�.— than 100 feet from the centerline of the street which the sign faces, the maximum
sign area shall be equal to 2 square feet per linear foot of said wall occupied by the
establishment to which the sign relates; if such distance is more than 100 feet,
maximum sign area shall be equal to 4 square feet per linear foot'of said wall so
occupied.
(F) No wall sign for any non-residential establishment shall exceed a sign area equal to
2 square feet per linear footage of length of the front wall of the building occupied by
the establishment to which the sign relates.
(G)Real Estate Signs in the Industrial Zoning Districts are allowed one sign per
business with a maximum sign area equal to 2 square feet per linear foot of said wall
occupied by the establishment to which the sign relates without a sign permit. '
(H) Projecting/Blade Signs shall be at least eight (8) feet from the ground and may
project no more than four(4)feet from the structure.
6.2.4. Exempt Signs:
Signs for which no permit is required are identified in Table 6.2.3 and Section 6.2.4.
The following signs are exempt from this Section 6.2 and may be installed without
permit, provided that the following is complied with:
a. Authorized signs installed by the Town of Reading or the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, or any agency thereof, or with the express written
permission thereof, for the purposes of traffic control or traffic or pedestrian
safety or convenience, identification of public facilities or streets, or for
direction to same; public notices and warnings required by and erected by
Town, State, or Federal Government agencies.
b. Directional signs; building markers.
C. Political signs on private properties or vehicles only, provided that such sign
shall not exceed six square feet in sign area, shall 'not be placed in such
location as to constitute a traffic or pedestrian safety hazard, and shall not be
displayed for more than forty-two days prior to the applicable election or
more than two days following such election.
d. Signs for churches and other federally tax-exempt institutions.
e. Holiday lights and decorations which contain no commercial messages and
which are displayed during the appropriate season.
f. Works of art which contain no commercial messages with prior Town Planner
or CPDC written approval.
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g. Fuel pump information signs, only as required by State law, are allowed and
shall not affect, the computation of allowable number of signs or aggregate
sign size on a property. i
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.h. Any sign within a structure, not attached to any window or door, which is not
visible from other properties or from any street right-of-way.
i. Signs showing resident's name, historical plaque or marker, street address
and/or name of a lawful home occupation taking place on the premises.
j. Construction Signs, identifying contractors while doing construction work on a
property.
k. Temporary Subdivision Sales Signs and permanent Subdivision Identification
Signs as approved in connection with the Definitive Plans for such subdivision,
and located at the principal entrance to the subdivision in an acceptable
easement, not within any street right-of-way or access easement.
I. Real Estate Sales Signs, including placards showing the words "Sold" or "Sale
Pending or similar not exceeding one-third the size of the sales sign.
M. Temporary Open House signs, not exceeding four square feet each, may be
placed at a rate of one per agency per intersection per property and one on
the open house property.
n. Garage/Yard Sale Signs, limited to one sign located on the property on which
the garage/yard sale is taking place and one at each of no more than two
intersections of public streets. .
o. Any establishment located in a Business or Industrial Zoning District may
display:
® An "Open" Flag -with dimensional requirements not to exceed
four (4)feet by six (6)feet and may contain decorative graphics.
• A National or State Flag - with emblems of'' religious, educational,
governmental organization or any other federally tax-exempt organization,
except when displayed in connection with commercial promotions or
advertising. Dimensions shall not exceed four (4)feet by six (6) feet.
6.2.5. Prohibited Signs:
No private sign shall be installed or placed on public property, except by
express permission of the Town or as otherwise allowed herein.
The following signs are prohibited in any zoning district:
a. Signs which interfere with traffic or pedestrian safety, including any which may
obstruct or interfere with traffic or pedestrian visibility or movement at any
intersection or into or out of any property, or which by reason of position,
shape; or color may interfere with, may obstruct the view of, or be confused
with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; or.which makes use of the
words "STOP," "LOOK," "DANGER," or any other word, phrase, symbol or •
character in such a manner as to interfere.with, mislead or confuse motorists
or pedestrians.
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b. Signs placed or painted on �any tree (other than street 8dd[8dSs\. rock (other
than ----' odd[esS\' utility le (other than yard sale '-n), traffic safety sign,
or similar fixture; pointed On any building wall, bench, pavement, parking
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bumper Or curb (other than 3 "Reserved" marking), or other nhni|a[ outdoor
' aurfooe.
c. Internally Uv iUunoin8ted signs, unless the b3nkon]UOd or signboard completely
blocks illumination o[glow except through the letters and graphics.
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d. Signs which contain 8 beacon ofGOy.tvoe; which contain 8 spot light providing
direct illumination to the public; which flash, [eV0|V8. rotate, rnOVe' Or blink, or
which fluctuate in light intensity; animated signs, that is, which use lighting t0
depict action orb} create @n illusion of movement 0ra special fh
8ectO[ scene.
e. Any self U|unin8tad or backlit signs which use ��D. LED, electronic
rD8SS3ging or digital technology, neOD-OFSiDlilo[ GignS except as displayed on
the inside ofwindovvsuubiect to the provisions of Paragraph O.2.O.2.C.
f� rre8-standing signs in e Business-B Zoning [)iSbjCt (except aS permitted at
service stations).
g. Internally iUUniD8tedG'H DSiD@BuS/OesS-BZOniOgDistrkt /e—xoeot8spormitt8d
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at service stations)..
h. Banners as permanent signa. Ban D8[S are allowed only oStemporary signs
. four times 8 year for aD annual total of 56 days with 8 S' n permit, refer to
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Signs located on any portion Of o�lot 8Xcnpl 8 f�r� y3n10r@ Sj� yard directly '
abutting 8 public street.
j__ Signs which dD not meet and are not D8iOt8|'D 8d to meet the provisions
Of this
Sebtion and all applicable bui|ding, wiring, hm| h.
and S@fBb/ COd8S; or which
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are not neatly and legibly lettered. _
k. Reader Board Signs are not allowed �XC8ot as displays at gas stations.
i Balloons or blimps used as signs, G movable poster or panel sign, V[Db�d|RS
containing any CnrnnlH[cia| message. or signs attached to or painted on
vehicles traveling or parked OO, Or visible from any public right-of-way, unless
such vehicle ia used in the nonno| dav-kz+Jay operation ofobusiness.
0'2.O'
Signea . edkzvved or permitted in each Zoning C)inthnt and are specified in
Table 6.2.3. 8Dd as follows:
G'2.6.1' Business or Commercial Signs in Residential Zoning Districts:
|eo8| DO000DfO00iOg business or commercial op8[8h0OS in any residential
zoning district shall follow the Business 8-Zoning District regulations as
specified iD Subsection 0.2.O.4. except that such signs shall be set back 8
' ! OliDirDVrn of twenty feet from any oUler.kd and shall not be illuminated except
during hours Dfoperation.
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6.2.6:2. Signs in Business and Industrial Zoning Districts: ,
The following signs are allowed in all Business and Industrial Zoning Districts. J
In addition, please refer to Table 6.2.3:
a. All awnings and canopies shall be impervious to light so that no illumination or
glow can be seen through it. Awnings may contain letters up to four inches in
height stating only the name of the business and the street number without
requiring a sign permit. Such lettering shall not count toward allowed sign
area.
All other awnings or canopies with lettering or graphics shall require a sign
permit and count as part of the allowed sign area.
All awnings and canopies shall have a minimum ground clearance of eight
feet. Ground clearance shall be measured between the lowest point of the
awning or canopy and the ground or sidewalk.
b. Bulletin boards are allowed, provided that no free-standing or wall-mounted
bulletin board may exceed twelve square feet in size.
C. Window Signs: Window signs are encouraged on the inside surface of the
glass. Permanently affixed, weather resistant, individual letters that are not
subject to wear and tear are permitted on the exterior of the window.
Temporary or permanent signs may without permit be attached to the inside of
the glass surface of a window (a single structurally supported sheet of glass or
a sash) or door, or placed within the premises closer than five feet from any
window or door and situated or designed so that the sign's graphic content is
visible from the outside through an window or door, provided that any such
sign shall:
(1) Be uniformly located only in thirty percent(30%) of the glass sheet or sash;
(2) Contain no letters larger than eight (8) inches in height;
(3) Be professional in appearance and good order shall be maintained at all
times. Not be restricted with 'respect to graphic or message content,
whether of a permanent or temporary nature, nor be restricted with respect
to materials;
(4) Have a sign area not to exceed six (6) square feet if the sign is not
illuminated;
(5). In addition to the above, any illuminated sign shall be placed only in a
window, and not in a door, and shall also:
(a) Have a sign area not to exceed four (4) square feet;
(b) Be placed no closer than ten feet from any other internally illuminated
window sign on the premises. In cases where there is a door or other
architectural break in the fagade this buffer shall be reduced to seven `
(7)feet;
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— /C\ Be o(8C8d Onl y in 8 WiOdOvv which COnt8iDo DO other signs Of any type;
and
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(d) Be illuminated only during hours of operation Of the business
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Notwithstanding the above, window signs shall also be allowed in COOfOrn1h«
with the provisions of Paragraph 8.2.6'2.h. bokJYV
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d. Directional and informational signs displ 'Dgtextmlly no corporate logos,
o are allowed provided that such akJna shall be limited to wall and free-
standing signs with a nl8XnnU[D of four GqU8n5 feet of Sign area. One such
8igD, not mXC88diOg six /5) feei in height, may be placed at each vehicular
eDt[8OC8 O[ exit OD 8 lot to identify such entrance Or exit provided such sign
does not constitute a traffic hazard; such signs shall not affect the computation
of allowable number nfsigns or aggregate sign size on 8 property. One Such
sign, not exceeding six feet in height and four square feet of sign area, may be
placed in conjunction with each drive-up bank' 1e|(e[ xViOdovv or machine
provided that such sign shall not constitute 8 traffic hazard.
8. Marquee signs are prohibited eXC8ptvvheOUSBdiOoD 'VnCUoDvVithBDiDU0o[
movie theater and attached to the outside vva|| of the bUi|ding, provided that
the size Of the marquee sign shall *not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet,
and the bottom of the marquee sign shall not be of a height of less than 8 feet
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above the grade directly b8|Ovv.
[ (]UidOO[ Dl8DUboards are prohibited except:
�-' " As a portable sign with a niOD permit issued by the Board Of
Selectmen.
r When used |O conjunction vvith a reatauna0t'having a drive up window.
No more than three DleOU bO8Fda are 8}|oVV8d. The Ol8KirnuDl
aggregate sign area is 100 SqU8na feet. No one menu board may
exceed.50 square feet. Any lettering shall not b8 legible from any other
property 0r any street right-Of-Vv8y.
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g. |nf0OO8tiOD8l and directional S|gDS are 8UOVY8d in all UU3iD8Ss and industrial
zoning districts with 8 rnaxinOU[n sign aF88` of four square feet per sign in
accordance with Table 6.2.3.
h. TenOpO[8[y signs intended for bUsiD8S3 openings and re-openings, Op8O
houses, and special S8|eS and p[V[DOhDn8| evBn[S,fOr8n individual business,
are allowed, provided that:
• The individual business shall place no more than four/4\ such signs per
calendar year for 8O annual total 0f50 days (except incD 'UDcUOn'YVith8n
organized organ - ''
• All te[Op0F8[y signs shall have received 8 sign permit from the Building
Inspector;
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No such sign 3h8U exceed sixteen (10) square feet in sign area or thirty
(30) square feet in Sign area for businesses that have a setback more� . h@ �ft� /5O\ feet from the primary street Upon which the bUSiD85S is
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Any such sign shall be printed or legibly lettered on a rigid signboard or
fabric banner;
® In cases where renovation or construction includes removal of permanent i I
signs, a temporary sign is allowed as follows:
® .Dimensions shall be the same as temporary signs
® May be used as a permanent sign
p May remain during construction provided the construction or
renovation is expeditiously.pursued
® Must be removed upon the installation of the permanent sign
No such sign shall be placed so as to constitute a hazard to motorists or
pedestrians;
o If placed upon a window, any such sign shall be included in the aggregate
window area specified in Paragraph 6.2.6.2.c above.
In the case only of common special events organized by a recognized
association of businesses for which events a license has been granted by
the Board of Selectmen, an individual participating business may display a
temporary sign in conjunction with such an event, provided that such signs
related to said events shall not exceed four per year.
Grand opening events for a new business may display for fourteen (14)
days, upon issuance of a sign permit. Non-illuminated temporary banners,
flags, balloons and streamers provided they are mounted in a way that does
not pose a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic and sight lines as
determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Only one grand opening
sign permit per business may be issued until the property undergoes a
change of use or change of ownership.
i. . Farm Stands and Garden Stands which do not have permanent windows shall
be allowed, without permit or limitation as to number or material, to display
temporary signs identifying goods offered for sale on the premises, provided
that such signs are kept in good order and that the aggregate total sign area
of all such signs on a lot shall not exceed one square-foot per lineal feet of
frontage of such lot. Decorative noncommercial flags may be displayed for
sale..
j. Clocks, not to exceed eight square feet in surface area per side or twelve feet
in height, are allowed, provided that they display no advertising or commercial
material.
k. Time and temperature displays may be included in any free-standing or wall
sign, and no more than twelve additional square feet of sign area may be
added to the otherwise allowable sign area of such sign.
I. For commercial buildings containing more than one business requiring wall
signage, any wall sign provided for any such business must be in conformity
with the requirements of this Section 6.2 and in accordance with the following
stipulations concerning an overall master signage plan for such building. The
master signage plan shall show not more than one wall sign per business
within the building. However, at the owner's election not every business within
the building need be provided with a wall sign within the' proposed
assemblage. No wall sign shall be issued a sign permit for any building for
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which s' noge p|8p has been submitted or approved that is not included in
or is not in nnnfOrnndv with the opp|ioab|B sigDage plan. The [n8Gt8r S|gOege
plan need not show the Sp8C0c rnesS8O8 cODteOt ,fo[ any individual G|gO
contained ih8[8iD' so as to provide for change in bVGioSSS occupancy which
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may from time t0 time occur within the building:
(1) In all Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, the building OvvO8r may
SUbDlif for approval to the Community Planning and D8me|OpOnen{
CODnDliSSiOn ({}PDC)' @ nl@sie[ Sign@g8 plan in 8CDnPd8nc8 with the
provisions of Section 8.2.6.4.1. The {}PDC may issue 8 Certificate Of
Appropriateness for the building showing the 8UOCotiOD within the
maximum sign area as allowed according to Table' 6.2.3. hereof among
VV8U signs for businesses within the building. This master sigOogB plan
shall show the size, p|aoennmnt, nnateri8|S, framing, graphic and design
standards for each such sign and the assemblage thereof proposed within
said allowable maximum sign area, together with proposed lighting and
methods'Of attachment of all such signs.
Once the Certificate of Appropriateness has been approved by the CPDC.
the Building Inspector shall issue o 'Sign permit for any individual business
sign ifit conforms tothe nnastersiOO8g8 plan.
O'2'G.3' Signs in Business-A Zoning Districts:AJk}VV8d Signs (also Sp8CU8U in Table 6.2.3):
° Free-Standing
' " VVaU
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. ! p Projecting
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Internally illuminated
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Prohibited Signs:
p Banners 8S permanent signs
° /\free-standing and vv8U sign for buildings that are not rDV|ti-t8D8Ot
All iOt8rO8|h iUU[Dkl8hed signs shall have @ b8ukoPDUOd or OiQObDGPd that
completely blocks ill UOn|D8UoD0FgNv such that light |S only v�|b� throug h the
letters and graphics.
All illuminated signs ShoU be \U[Ded NT at the C|Os8 of
business.
/\ lot which contains not more than one establishment shall be aUnvvad one
free-standing sign or one wall SiQD OF one projecting sign only. The Stne81
address number ofthe property shall be prominently displayed on such sign,
and the Sign ShG|/ in all respects coDfO[Fn to the above requirements.
A lot which COn[3iOS more than one establishment shall be al|DVY8d 8
Dlax|nlUDl of the following signs' all of which shall in every respect conform to
the requirements of this Section:
' 8. One free-standing Sign identifying the property, and
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b. One wall S^ Dp8rbUsinoSsocoU `ngth8groUDdf�Orond
- U fR)Dt VvaU of the building, except in ooSeS where the provisions of —
Paragraph;6.2.6.21. are utili zed, and
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C. One joint id8DUfiomboO sign listing the no` es and logos of the
establishments On the premises but containing OD other advertising
matter, mounted ntSd eithBr OD an appropriate building Vve | or on two p0StG,
provided that such joint identification sign 3h@U not exceed fOU[ (4)
square feet in Sign 8[83. shall not 8XC8ed eight (8) feet in height, and
shall not be located� � within o front, side, or roar yard as required in
Subsection 5.1.2. hereOf,
d. Either the 8UOvvnd free-standing sign O� if no inQ sign is USed.
then at least one wall or projecting sign, shall pron)inenUvdisplay the
street address number Of the property.
0'2'W'3.1 Off-Premises Signs:The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit for on Off Premises
Sign including an 0ukjOOr advertising sign (^b|UbOa[d^) in a Business A
zoning district under the following conditions:
a. The p[oDOS9d sign shall be in Business AdiStrkt irn[nedbahek/ abutting
an Interstate Highway, and within 25 feet of the main right of way of such
highway excluding On and off ramps;
b. The pbxCGDlent Of the pnDnnned Sign shall be COOdiUoO8d UpOr) th5 !
elimination of no |8SG than three non-conforming Off Pn8D0iS8s signs )- |
elsewhere in the Town of Reading;
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C. There shall be no more than one Off Premises sign on any one lot that
existed oGo separate lot 8t the time Of adoption Of this section;
d. The sign may be double sided with no greater than m 30 degree angle Of
separation between the two faces;
G. U|UOliO@UDD of the Sign Sh8U be by eXt8Ol8| U|UrDiOatiVn only and
illumination shall bo limited tU the hours OfO:OOp.Dl. tO1O:0Dp.[n.;
[ The sign eheU not exceed.675 square feet on each of the two permitted
faces;
g. The maximum height Of Off Premises ' O Sh8U be 95 feet from the
' g[OUOd level UpOD VvhkJl the sign is installed to the highest point of the
structure;
h. The nearest part ofany Off Premises sign shall be OO closer than 20 feet
from an abutting property, and no less than 10 fe8tf[OOn the highway right �
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i The proposed use shall not be detrimental to the public good.
6.2.6.4. Signs in Business-B Zoning Districts:
' Allowed Signs:
i • Wall
�— • Projecting
• Awning Sign
• Externally illuminated signs
Prohibited:
• Free-Standing (except as permitted at service stations)
• Internally illuminated signs
• Banners as permanent signs
No sign permit shall be issued for any permanent sign in the Business-B
Zoning District without the sign having been granted a Certificate of
Appropriateness (Subsection 6.2.6.4.1.). Free-standing, wall and projecting
signs permitted in any Business-B Zoning District are specified in Table 6.2.3.
No, free-standing, internally illuminated, or Reader Board signs.shall be
.permitted anywhere in a Business-B Zoning District. Free-standing signs will
be allowed only for service stations.
All internally illuminated signs shall have a background or signboard that,
completely blocks illumination or glow such that light is only visible through the
letters and graphics. All illuminated signs shall be turned off at the close of
business.
Signs for properties containing more than one establishment:
For a lot which contains more than one business, a Certificate of
Appropriateness may be granted for more than one sign, and a maximum of
the following signs are allowed, all of which shall in every. respect conform to
the requirements of this Section:
a. A business occupying the ground floor is allowed two (2) signs if one sign is a,
wall sign.and the second one is a projecting I blade sign, an awning sign, or a
wall sign that is located on a different building facade than the first wall sign.
The allowable sign area for the primary sign is equal to 2 square feet per
-linear footage of length of the front wall of the building occupied by the
establishment to which the sign relates in accordance with Table 6.2.3. The
secondary sign area shall not exceed half of the sign area allowed for the
primary sign located on the principal frontage.
b. One , joint identification is allowed listing the names and logos of
establishments on the premises provided the following conditions are met:
• No additional advertising
• Shall be mounted on the building wall closest to the entrance
• Shall not exceed four(4) square feet in sign area
• Shall not exceed eight(8)feet in height
• Shall not project beyond the property line
C. Allowance for an Additional Wall Sign: In addition to signs allowed above, a
street address sign shall be permitted as follows:
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0 Not to exceed four(4) square feet in sign area _
0 Not to exceed six (6)feet in sign height
0 Shall only display the street address and number of the property
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6.2.6.4.1. Certificate of Appropriateness/Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC):
The CPDC shall establish procedures for receiving and reviewing applications
for signs in the Business B Zoning District, and for providing.written decisions
to the Building Inspector. The CPDC shall, in reviewing such applications,
consider the design, arrangement, location, texture, materials, colors, lighting,
and other visual characteristics of each proposed sign and its compatibility
with its general surroundings with regard to the purposes outlined in
Paragraph 6.2.1.
If the CPDC shall refuse to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for any
proposed sign, it shall state in writing the reasons therefore, with suggestions
as to how the proposal may be modified so as to be approved.
If the CPDC shall fail to issue or refuse to issue a Certificate of
Appropriateness within forty-five (45) days of the date of a completed
application being submitted, the Certificate shall be deemed to have been
issued. An appeal from any decision of the CPDC may be made within
twenty days of such decision being filed with the Town Clerk, to the Board of
Selectmen, who may uphold, modify or overrule the action of the CPDC and
grant a Certificate of Appropriateness. In those cases where proposed signs
are included as part of plans for approval under Site Plan Review (Section
4.3.3) or PRD Special Permit review (Section 4.10), a Certificate of
Appropriateness 'separate from such approval shall not be required and shall
be combined with the review of said permit.
6.2.6.5. Signs in Business-C Zoning Districts:
Allowed Signs:
0 Free-Standing
0 Wall
0 Projecting
0 Internally illuminated signs
Prohibited Signs:
0 Banners as permanent signs
0 A free-standing and wall sign for buildings that are not multi-tenant
The allowed signs in the Business-C Zoning District are subject to the
corresponding provisions of Paragraph 6.2.6.3. (Business-A). In addition, a
wall sign consisting only of the name and corporate logo of the principal
occupant of a building located within eighteen hundred feet of the centerline'of
an Interstate Highway may be displayed between the top course of windows
and the parapet of such building provided that sign area not exceed fifty
percent of the surface area described by the tops of such windows, the
parapet, and the wall corners,'that letters and logo contained in or constituting
such sign shall not exceed eight feet in height, that the lowest point of such
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sign shall not be closer than 48 feet above the ground immediately below, that
such sign shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and
sunrise, and that such sign shall be located on the building wall most directly
I Ji facing said highway.
6.2.6.6. Signs in Industrial Zoning Districts:
Allowed Signs:
® Free-Standing
• Wall
• Projecting
® Internally illuminated
Prohibited Signs:
Y Banners as permanent signs
• A free-standing and wall sign for buildings that are not multi-tenant
The allowed signs in the Industrial zoning district should conform to the
provisions of Section 6.2.6.5. (Business-C). In conjunction with a- Special
Permit to Construct a Planned Unit Development (PUD) granted in
accordance with Section 4.9. hereof, ' the Community Planning and
Development Commission (CPDC) may, consistent with Subsection 6.2.1.,
allow modifications to any provision of this Section. The CPDC may allow.one
additional free-standing sign, not to exceed thirty-five feet in height or 144
square feet in sign area, in that portion of the PUD parcel's landscaped .
perimeter buffer area most closely adjacent to Route 128 but not closer than
i 500 feet from any other public street existing at the time of submission of a
relevant Preliminary PUD Plan.
6.2.6.7. Signs in a PUD:
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6.2 to the contrary,.signs are allowed
or permitted in a PUD only in accordance with Section 4.9.5.6. of these
bylaws.
6.2.6.8 Signs in Residential Districts:
Allowed Signs:
® Wall
® Projecting
• Externally illuminated signs
Prohibited:
® Internally illuminated signs -
• Free-standing signs
Banners as permanent signs
Except for identification signs (6.2.4.i.) or signs allowed in Subsection 6.2.6.1.,
no sign in any Residential Zoning District shall be illuminated in any manner.
Decorative non-commercial banners or flags displayed on residential lots shall
not be construed as signs for purposes of this bylaw. In connection with any
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Special Permit to Construct a Planned Residential Development (PRD)
granted in accordance with Section 4.10. hereof, the Community Planning and i
Development Commission may allow modifications to any provision of this
Section which is not inconsistent with the Purposes of this Section as
specified in Subsection 6.2.1.
6.2.7. Removal of Defunct Signs:
In the event a business, other than a seasonal business, ceases operations for a
period of time in excess of thirty days, the sign owner or lessee, or the property
owner, shall immediately remove any identification or advertising of said business
or any product or service sold thereby. If the sign conforms to the provisions of this
Section, and if a permit has been requested within said thirty-day period for altering
the same sign in conformity with this Section to identify a new business in the same
location, such alteration shall be allowed. Changes in legend on any directory sign
shall be exempt from the provisions of this paragraph.
6.2.8. Nonconforming Signs:
A nonconforming sign may not be enlarged or altered in any way which would
increase its.nonconformity. Should any nonconforming sign be damaged by any
means to an extent of more than fifty percent of its replacement cost at the time of
damage, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this
Section 62.,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
ARTICLE 28 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.4, Floodplain Districts,
of the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety Section 4.4, and inserting
in its place the following new section:
4.4. FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
4.4.1. Statement of Purpose:
The purposes of the Floodplain Overlay District are to:
1) Ensure public safety through reducing the threats to life and personal injury;
2) Eliminate new hazards to emergency response officials;
3) Prevent the occurrence of public emergencies resulting from water quality,
contamination and pollution due to flooding;
4) Avoid the loss of utility services which if damaged by flooding would disrupt or
shut down the utility network and impact regions of the community beyond the
site of flooding;
5) Eliminate costs associated with the response and cleanup of flooding
conditions;
6) Reduce damage to public and private property resulting from flooding waters.
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4.4.2. Boundaries of Floodplain District:
! The Floodplain District is established as an overlay district. The Floodplain District includes
all special flood hazard areas within the Town of Reading designated as Zone A and AE on
the Middlesex County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) issued by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration of the National Flood Insurance
Program. The map panels of the Middlesex County FIRM that are wholly or partially within
the Town of Reading are panel numbers 25017CO292E, 25017CO294E, 25017C0303E,
25017CO311 E, 25017C0312E,'25017CO3.13E and 25017CO314E that go into effect on June
4, 2010. The exact boundaries of the District may be defined by the 100-year base flood
elevations shown on the FIRM and further defined by the Middlesex County Flood Insurance
Study (FIS) report dated June 4, 2010. The FIRM and FIS report are incorporated herein by
reference and are on file with the Town Engineer
4.4.3 Definitions
AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD is the land in the floodplain within a community
subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. The area may be
designated as Zone A, AO, AH, Al-30, AE, A99, V1-30, VE or V.
BASE FLOOD means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded
in any given year.
DEVELOPMENT means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to building or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading,
paving, excavation or drilling operations.
DISTRICT means foodplain district.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) administers the National Flood
Insurance Program. FEMA provides a nationwide flood hazard area mapping study program
for communities as well as regulatory standards for development in the flood hazard-areas.
FLOOD BOUNDARY AND FLOODWAY MAP means an official map of a community issued
by FEMA that depicts, based on detailed analyses, the boundaries of the 100-year and 500
year floods and the 100-year floodway. (For maps done in 1987 and later, the floodway
designation is included on the FIRM.)
FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP (FHBM) means an official map of a .community issued
by FEMA where the boundaries of the flood and related erosion areas having special
hazards have been designated as Zone A or E.
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) means an official map of a community on which
FEMA has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones
applicable to the community.
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY means an examination, evaluation, and-determination of flood
hazards, and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination,
evaluation and determination of flood-related erosion hazards.
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FLOCDWQ/ means the� ch nne| of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent�
land areas
that DU5f be r8Sen8without
order 10 discharge b�S8 ��Od cUrnu|8��8|y iDCBaaSinQ '
the Yva(ar surface elevation. ( �
LO ~-~~^FL ]OR nm'8nS~8l8`lowest floor of the |ov8n1 enclosed area (including basement or
~~'\~')' An Ur�OiS�8d or UuOd resistant 8nC(oSu[8, UsG�� SO�� hx parking of VGh�eS.
building @cC83S or storage in an area other than a baS8mBrU area is not considered a
building's |0V8Si floor, PROVIDED that such en[1DGU[e is not built SO as 8z rmDdS[ the
structure in violation
the applicable OnD~e|8VatioD design nsqu|[8Dlenis Of NF|P
Regulations 60.3-
MANUFACTURED HOME means a ntnuc1una, transportable in one nrmore sec1ioxns, which is
rdf� d�tk]n
�� � 8 ���� d�� and � ��n � ��ev� Or ��� ep �a� un
when connected to the required utilities. For Unodplain rnenogen0eDt purposes the hsOn
"FO8OUf8C[U[8d hOrD8" also includes park t[ai\8[S, travel t[@ij8[S and other Sinni}e[ V8hiC\eS
placed on a site for greater than 180 consecutive days. For insurance.purpose S.`th8 t8[[n
11[DaOUfoC1UP8d home" does not |OdUde park troi|8[s, travel trailers and other similar vehicles.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION means a parcel (or contiguous parcels)
Of land divided into two or more nGD Ufnd Ur 8d home lots for rent orsale.
NEW CONSTRUCTION means, for 0oodp|ain nonaUeoon1 purposes, structures for which
the "start of construct-ion" commenced On or after the effective deba of g floodp\@iD
management regulation adopted by @ community. For the purpose of determining insurance
retea' NEW CONSTRUCTION n8aOG StrUCtun*S for which the "start of construction" (8s
f building i1\ oOOOrneOCed On Or after the effective date Of an
8vid�nCedbyiSSU�nC0D 8 n� p�[[D ,
initial FIRM oF after December 31. 1974. whichever iSlater. \` \
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ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR FUOC}| - see BASE FLOOD.
REGULATORY FLOODW&Y - awe FLDO
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA means an area having special fkood end/or flood-related
erosion
hazards, and shown on an FHBK4 or FIRM as Zone A, AD, A1-30. AE, A99. AH. \/
V1-3O. VE.
STRUCTURE Dl08nS, for fk}0Up|8iO DlGDag8[nmDt pV[pnS8a, a walled and roofed buikji ` .
including @ gas or liquid storage t8Dh' that' is principally above groUDd, as well well GS @
manufactured home. STRUCTURE,`� E' fV[ iDSun8DCe COV8n8g8 purpO3es, rn8ens a vvmUed and
roofed building, other than a gas or liquid Storage tank that is principally above ground and
� site, 8�| �G 8 rn��uf8[�Uned hOnlG OO fDVDd8�On For the |@�8r
�fUXRd <0 8 p��OaO�O S ' oS vv �
purpose, he tern includes a building while in the course of construction, alteration, or repair,
but does not include building 8�8[iG|G or supplies intended for use in such CODSt[UCtiOD.
alteration, or repair, unless such mna\a[ia|a or supplies are within an enclosed building OO the
premises.
SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE means damage-of any origin sustained by o structure whereby
the cost Of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed'50
percent of the Dn8[k8i value Of the structure before the damage OCCUr[Bd. ' �
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SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVE MENTmeana any repair, reconstruction or improvement of
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structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market va ue of the structure
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either /B\ b8fO[8 the improvement or repair is started, or (U) if the Structure has been|
damaged and is being F88hJ[Bd' before the damage occurred. of this
For the purposes S
'-- d8finibOD. "substantial 'improvement" i8 considered to occur when the first @Ke[oUon of any ,
VY8|l. ceiling, floor, or other S[rUctU[8l part of the building COmODlBBCes' vYh8th8[ or not that
alteration affects the eXt8[D8| dimensions of the structure.
ZONE A Mean's the 100-y88rflO0dp}8i'D area VVh8[e the b se flood H|8v@boD /BFE\ has not
been determined. To determine the BFE. use the best aw]i|8b|e Federal, State. local or
other data.
ZONE Al-30 and ZONE AE (for new and revised maps) mean the 1 rfk}DdDlaiDvVhen3
the base flood elevation has been determined.
ZONE AH and ZONE AO means the 100-year floodplain with flood* depths of 1 to 3 feet
where clearly Ch8nO8| dO8S not 'exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable.,
and where Velocity flow may bB evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet
OOvv.
ZONES B, C, AND X are areas identified in the community Flood |naunsDoe Study as areas .
of moderate 0[ minimal flood hazard. Zone r8p|8c8S ZbD8S B and C OD new and revised
nn@pG.
4'4.4. Reference to Existing Regulations:The FloDdpkain District is established as an overlay district to all other districts. All
development in the district, including StRJCtuF8| and OOO-strUCtUr8| aChvib8S, whether
permitted by right oFbv special pe[mitmustbeiDCO0p|i8nceVVithChopt8[ 131, SSdioO4OOf
the K8aOS8ohUS8ttS General L8N0 and with the fO||OViDg- .
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— S8C1iOO of the Massachusetts 81@t8 BUi|diDg .COd8 VVhiCh .addFeSGeSflo0dp|oiD
and 000nto| high hazard 8PB8S (currently yOO CMR 120.G, "Flood Resistant
Construction and Construction iOCoastal DUO8G");
— VV8i|eOdS Protection Regulations, Department OfEnvironmental Protection (DEP)
(currently 31OCK4R1O.00\;
— Inland Wetlands Restriction, OEP (currently 31U CMF| 13.00);
— M|OiDlUDl Requirements for the SUbGVrf8C8 0SpOS@\ of Sanitary S8VV8Qe. OEP
(currently 310 CK8R 15, Title 5);
— Town of Reading Zoning and
— Town of Reading Wetlands Protection By-Law.
/� �hanm� �m � � @� �Vi��� of the �� r��'� �� o� |C�
regulations may only be granted in 8CCOPd8Dma with the required v8haDC8 prOCBdu[8G of
such regulations.
��5. Uses Permitted as Riqht in the Floodplain O,�erlay District:
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|n [heFkzodpksin Overlay District, no new building shall be erected and no premises-shall be
used except for one V[more Of the following uses:
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4.4.5.1. Municipal recreation, public-water supply, drainage or flood control use,
orchard, truck garden, nursery, or similar open use of the land for the raising of agricultural or
horticultural crops, for rifle, pistol and shotgun shooting on land of any established range.
4.4.6. Uses Permitted in the Floodplain Overlay District By. Special Permit:
4.4.6.1. If authorized by the Board of Appeals, commercial golf course, or non-profit
social, civic or recreational use (but not including any use the chief activity of which is one
customarily conducted as a business); and buildings and sheds accessory to any use
permitted in the district.
4.4.6:2. If any land defined in the bylaws as being in a Floodplain Overlay District is
proven to be in fact neither subject to flooding nor unsuitable for human occupancy because
of drainage and topographic conditions, and if the use of such land will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety and welfare, the Board of Appeals may permit buildings for human
occupancy on such land in accordance with the requirements of the underlying district after
the necessary proof has been presented to and reported on by the Community Planning and
Development Commission and the Board of Health.
4.4.7. Uses Prohibited in the Floodplain Overlay District:
Dumping, filling or earth transfer or relocation operations are prohibited except for utility
trenches, driveways, landscaping and accessory building foundations, or municipal or public
facilities.
4.4.8. Conditions for Approval for uses Permitted in the Floodplain Overlay District:
4:4.8.1 Within the floodplain overlay district, no new construction, substantial
improvement or other land development shall be permitted unless it is
demonstrated by the applicant that the cumulative effect of the proposed
development, when combined with all . other existing and anticipated
development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood.
For the purposes of this section, substantial improvement shall be taken to
mean: any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of
which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure
either
(a) before the improvement is started, or
(b) if the structure has been damaged and is being restored after the
damage occurred.
4.4.8.2 For new construction, substantial improvements of existing structures or other
land.development, the following conditions shall apply:
1) All new construction or improvement of non-residential structures shall either
have the lowest floor, including basement, at or above the base flood
elevation, or along with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall be flood
proofed; i.e., designed so that below the established base flood elevation, .
the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the
passage of water and with structural components having the capability of
resisting hydrostatic and'hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. .
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2) Within Zones A and AE where bone flood elevations are provided on the
FIRM: e|GV8tODG Sh@U be determined by using the flood profile CoOt8iOed in
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the Flood Insurance 8iUdV�
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- 3) Within Zones A and AE, where the base flood elevation ks not shown cmthe
F|RW1' the 8pD|iC@Dt shall obtain any existing base MOOd 8|eV8tOO data as @
basis for the elevation 8nUUVnU-pnDOfingnmquirenheDtsofth|asecOonano
shall submit such base flood e|eV@UVO data to the Board of Appeals at the
time of making application for a special permit under this 88CU0n. When
base flood data ia not available, the base flood elevation shall bedetermined
through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed by 8 ,[8giSteFed
professional en.gineer in accordance with standard engineering practices.
4\ The structure will withstand the effects Offlooding. The ground level 8[nUnU
and extending 25 ft. outward from any building or structure in a Rn0Up|a|O
District shall be raised as necessary so that no part of the ground level area
so dofiDed. shall be below the elevation shown on the FIRM. Ennbonkr0gn[S
subject to pDSSib|8 scouring by flood waters shall be properly stabilized and
protected to prevent erosion by flood waters.
5- The containment Of S8w8[8g8. S8f8h/ of g88' e|8CthC' fuel, 8Dd.0the[ utilities
from breaking, leaking, short circuiting, OPOUOding' igniting, 8|8CtPoCUhDg or
any other dangers due tO flooding, will be adequately protected.
O\ G8feVghiCU|8[ 8nd pedestrian nlOV8[DODt to or over, and from the pRa0|S8S
ahe|| be provided on ways having 8 OOini0UnR profile elevation of no |RSS
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than the base flood elevation.
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� 7\ Methods Vf drainage shall beadequate.
8) Other land in the Fk}Vdp|8iD Overlay District shall h8 protected fn]nlj0o8CtS
resulting from all VVOFk of development both approved and not approved OD
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S) YVh8P3 watertight flood p[oOhOQ Of 8 StRJCtV[8 is permitted, 8 registered
professional engineer shall mBhfv that the Ole{hOdG used will b6/ adequate to
withstand the flood depths, pressures and velocities, impact and uplift, and
other factors 8oaooia\od with the base flood.
1O\ A registered professional engineer shall certify that the above -minimum
conditions listed in 8ec1i0D3 4.4.4 and 4.4.8 are satisfied in the design
proposal.
4�.9L Base Flood Elevation and Floodway Date:
. 4.4.9.1. F|oodvvayDaia. In Zones A, and AE, along watercourses that have not
had @ [8gU}3tOry floO w8y de8igOGted, the best 8Vai}8b(8 Federal. S{8to. |OCo| or other
MODdVVaydEt@ shall be used to prohibit encroachments iOMondvVoys which would result in
any increase in DDOd |8Y8lG within the community during the occurrence of the base flood
discharge.
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4.4.9.2. Base Flood Elevation Data.
'Base flood S|8v8tOn data is [8qU|[ed for
SUb k/isiVn proposals Or other developments greater than 50 |OtS or 5 ocr8s, whichever is the
lesser, within unnumbered Azones. .
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-4.4.10 Notification of Watercourse Alteration:
In a riverine situation, the Conservation -Commission shall notify the following of any
alteration or relocation of a watercourse:
■ Adjacent Communities
■ NFIP State Coordinator
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
251 Causeway Street, Suite 600-700
Boston, MA 0211.4-2104
■ NFIP Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region I
99 High Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
and further, that the Zoning Map of the Town of Reading be amended to adopt the
boundaries of the new overlay district as defined on the Middlesex "County Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM).that goes into effect on June 4, 2010 and as further defined by the
Middlesex County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report dated June 4, 2010,
or take any other action with respect thereto_
Community Planning and Development Commission
ARTICLE 29 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading
Home Rule Charter, to declare the seats of certain Town Meeting Members to be vacant and
remove certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to-
take the oath of office within 30 days following the notice of election or for failure to attend
one half or more of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year, or take any other
action with respect thereto:
Precinct 1
Crawford Lynne A 2011
D'Entremont Keith J 2011
Precinct 2
Connearney Joseph T Sr. 2011
Lam Wei E 2011
Snow George A 2011
Sullivan John B 2011
Precinct 3
Jones Randall W 2011
Precinct 5
Kelley Timothy J 2011
Precinct 8
Griset William J Jr 2011
Herrick Karen Gately 2012
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Local Election
April 6,2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight
precincts•at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the
Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Geznme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p-m' .,with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Moderator for one year-Vote for One
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Alan E. Foulds* 316 133 123 221 186 212 264 203 1658
Other 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 3 9
Blanks 84 49 27 89 70 66 89 77 551
Total 400 184 151 310 257 280 353 283 2218
*Elected
Board of Selectmen for three year -Vote for Two
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Stephen A Goldy* 293 118 113 210 • 170 191 228 170 1493.
Richard W Schubert* 282 116 109 208 157 183 242 183 1480
Other 1 4 1 0 1 2 2 3 14
Blanks 224 130 79 2021 186 184 234 210 1449
Total 800 368 302 620 514 560 706 566 4436
*Elected
Board of Assessors for three years—Vote for One '
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Ralph A Colorusso* 277 121 109 194 168 192 221 180 1462
Other 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 7
Blanks 122 61 42 116 88 86 132 102 749
Total 400 184 151 310 257 280 353 28
221811 31
*Elected
Board of Assessors for one year-Vote for One
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr otal
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Fred A McGrane* 270 122 ill 190 163 193 222 171 1442
Other 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 5
Blanks 129 61 39 120 93 87 131 111 771
Total 400 184 1511 3101 257 280 353 283 2218
*Elected
192
Local Election
April 6,2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon,a State Primary Election was held for all eight
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the.
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Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Geme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Precinct One-Town Meeting Members for three years -Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Gary C Derusha 193 193
Sheila M Mulroy* 271 271
Ronald Thomas O'Keefe, Jr* 217 217
Seven L Perry* 272 272
Tames Foster Rigney* 225 225
John J Arena* 218 218
Sheila M Clarke* 220 220
Joseph E Patterson* 200 200 i
Douglass E Webb* 234 234
Other 1 1.
Blanks 1149 1149
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Total
3200 3200
*Elected
193
Local Election
April 6,2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight .
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the
Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Board of Library Trustees for three years-Vote for Two
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Richard H Curtis* 274 117 110 207 172 186 226 176 1468
Cherrie M Dubois* 274 119 115 190 166 186 226 180 1456
Other 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 7
Blanks 2521 1311 77 222 174 188 253 208 1505
Total 800 368 302 620 514 560 - 706 566 4436
*Elected
Municipal Light Board for three years -Vote for Two
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2, Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Philip B Pacino* 257 117 106 182 158 184 198 161 1363
Gina M Synder* 249 . 105 104 178 145 168 216 154 131 4
Other 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 4
Blanks . 294 145 92 260 210, 207 2921 250 1750
Total 800 368 302 .620 514 560 706=566 4436
*Elected
School Committee for three years -Vote for Two
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Chuck Robinson* 250 * 110 92 211 169 193 235 198 1458
Elaine L Webb 235 101 81 154 125 122 163 141. 1122
Harold A Croft* 205 93 84 160 140 158 200 144 . 1184
Other 0 1 0 1 1 4 1 4 12
Blanks 110 63 45 94 79 83 107 79 660
Total 800 368 302 620 514 560 706 566 4436
*Elected
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Local Election
April 6, 2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon,a State Primary Election was held for all eight
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the
Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by.the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Precinct Two -Town Meeting Members for three years-Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Peter G Coumounduros* 122 122
Denise M Iozzo* 116 116
Anthony L Rickley* 108 108
Paul F Robertson* 106 106
Priscilla Ryan* 109 109
Ian A Nelson* 107 101
Lizabeth Ann Malinski** 1 1-[
Brooks E Rice** 1 1
Alice M O'Sullivan** 1 1
Other 4 4
Blanks 797 797
Total 1472 1472
*Elected
** Tie Breaker to be determined by Precinct at Annual Town Meeting
Precinct Two-Town Meeting Member for two'year -Vote for not more than Two
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Lizabeth Ann Malinski* 2 2
Gerard M McDonald**
Kim Marie Sullivan** 1 1
Other 7 7
Blanks 357 357
Total 368 368
*Elected
** Tie Breaker to be determined by Precinct at Annual Town Meeting
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Local Election
April 6,2010
Official-Certified Results .
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Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon,a State Primary'Election was held for all eight
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the
Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Precinct Two-Town Meeting Member for one year -Vote for not more than One
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Gerard M McDonald* 3 3
Other 6 6
Blanks 175 175
Total 1 1841 184
*Elected
Precinct Three-Town Meeting Members for three,years -Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
William H Downing* 107 107
Kara Marie Fratto* 112 112
William M Hank* 111 111
Steven G Oston* 111 111
Jason D Tuttle*' 2 2
Linda A Hank* 4 4
Kristen Ann Eagleston** 1 1
Thomas D Quinn** 1 1
Roxanne V McConnell** 1 1
John A Burke Jr" 1 1
Other 6 6
Blanks 751 751
Total 1208 1208
*Elected
F* Tie Breaker to be determined by Precinct at Annual Town Meeting
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Local Election.
April 6, 2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the
Warrant by the,Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m.,with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Precinct Four-Town Meeting Members for three years -Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Richard H Curtis* 162 162
Stephen A Goldy* 169 169
Andrew W Grimes* 170 170
Richard E McDonald* 169 169
Thomas J Meharg. 148 148
Ralph L Vinciguerra* 180 180
Matthew L Wilson* 175 175
Richard P Abate* 155 155
Meghan A Young* 178 178
Other 2 2 .
Blanks 972 972
Total 2480 2480
*Elected
Precinct Four -Town Meeting Member for.two years -Vote for not more than One
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Richard H Coco* 188 188
Other 1 1
Blanks 121 121
Total 310 310
*Elected
Precinct Four-Town Meeting Member for one years -Vote for not more than One
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr.5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Marie J Fratto* 188 188
Other 0 0
Blanks 122 122
'Total 310 310
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Local Election
April 6,2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight l(
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the
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Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Geme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and,each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Precinct Five- Town Meeting Members for three years -Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 *Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Christina L Dinardo* 146 146
Robert L Fuller* 129 129
Susan A Giacalone* 125 125
Janice M Jones* 134 134
Philip B Pacino* 127 127
David A Talbot* 117 117
Charles L Adams* 131 131 r
Michael G Miele 111 111
Patrick P O'Sullivan* 152 152
Other 8 8
Blanks 876 876
Total 20561 2056
*Elected
Precinct Five -Town Meeting Member for two years -Vote for not more than One
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pi-4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Donnan S Barnes* 112 112
Christina A Holsclaw 62 62
Other 1 1
Blanks 821 1 1 1 82
Total 2571 257
*Elected
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Local Election
April 6,2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election'was held for all eight
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the
Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at.7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Precinct Six-Town Meeting Members for three years -Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr I Pr Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Linda M Phillips* 143 143
Greg F Selvitelli* 175 1751
Drucilla Wood-Beckwith* 178 178
Allison M Piper* 166 166
John W Russell* 173-- 173
Chad R Smith* 170 170
Diane M Kaine* 24 24
Laura B Gold* 3 3
7
Other 7
Blanks 1201 1201
Total 2240 2240
1*Elected
Precinct Seven -Town Meeting Members for three years -Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr I_ Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Charles V Donnelly-Moran* 168 168
Norman F Kozlowski* 193 193
Nancy B Matheson* 191. 191
Sandra J Michaud* 181. 181
Frances C Sansalone* 173 173
Richard W Schubert* 206 206
Darlene C Porter* 164, 164
Jason Patrick Scales, Sr 130 1301
John C Segalla* 177 177
Other 11 1.1
.-Planks 1230 1230
Total 1 2824 24 1
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Local Election
April 6,2010
Official-Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight
precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being acccording to the - '
Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens.
and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 00.
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results:
2218 ballots (13.4%)of registered voters cast as follows:
Precinct Eight- Town Meeting Members for three years -Vote for not more than Eight
Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
William J Hecht, Sr* 163 163
Patricia Jean Lloyd* 162 162
James F Lordan, Jr* 165 165
George B Perry II* 165 165
John H Russell* 163 163
Margaret W Russell* 161 1.61
Olive B Hecht* 157 157
Kendra JG Cooper* 4 4
Other 15 15
Blanks 1109 1109
Total 22641' . 2264
H*Elected
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School April 26, 2010.
— Town Clerk, Laura Gemme and Moderator,Alan Foulds swore in elected Town Meeting members
before their precinct meetings.
Precinct 2 Brooks E Rice was voted in with a 3 year term 14-0 - Alice M O'Sullivan
requested to be voted out and was voted out 14-0 - Paul McNeice was appointed to fill the
vacancy of Alice M O'Sullivan - Lizabeth Ann Malihski was voted in with a 2 year term 14-0 -
Gerard M McDonald was voted in with a 1 year term 14-0
Precinct 3 Did not vote as Kristen Ann Eagleston, Thomas D Quinn and John A Burke, Jr
was not present
Precinct 6 Did not fill the 3 year vacancy or the 1 year vacancy
The meeting was called to order.by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:40 p.m., there being a
quorum present. The Invocation was given by Philip B. Pacino, Precinct 5 followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. All newly elected and appointed Town Meeting Members were sworn in
by the Moderator.
The Warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, Laura Gemme, when on motion by Ben
Tafoya of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant
except for the Officer's Return, which was read by the Town Clerk.
Making Reading Better presented information on the upcoming Public Seminar "Staying Safe in
Your Backyard This Summer" Tick and Tick Bite Prevention In Your Neighborhood - May 6, 2010
-Parker Middle School, Reading
ARTICLE 2 — Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Ben Tafoya, gave the following State of the
Town Report:
Mr. Moderator, Town Meeting Members, guests and residents, staff and elected officials,
welcome to Town Meeting 2010. 1 would like to thank my colleagues on the Board of Selectmen
for the opportunity to serve as chair this year and the chance to address you tonight for a few
minutes on the state of the town, 2009. As always I must thank our Town Manager, Peter
Hechenbleikner and our Office Manager, Paula Schena and the rest of town staff for their help in
compiling this information. The opinions of course are my own.
The salient fact of life in our country during 2009 is summarized by this statistics from the Bureau
of Economic Research; the nation's Gross Domestic Product declined 2.4%. While we might
hope our town could be sheltered from the economic storm that buffeted our country and quite
frankly the world; that is not possible. Since the beginning of the recession in late 2007, too many
of our conversations with neighbors covered job losses and income cuts. We have all been
touched by this reality in one way or another. Despite this, our town continues to function, serve
the population and in many respects thrive.
Change is a constant element in our town. New faces joined our senior staff; Jean Delios joined
the town as Director of Community Services and has had an immediate and positive impact on
our community. Jeff Zager was hired as Director of Public Works replacing Ted McIntyre who
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retired after o long and valued career with the town. Laura Gemme was hired as Town Clerk and
dived right in and coordinated u special primary election in December that attracted higher than
expected turnout. � !
Some change was.not planned. Each year we feel the kmm of many of our citizens, and tonight |
cannot mention everyone that is deserving of note but | want to draw your attention to three
people who had ern 'or impact on the work medoaoe community. ben Nichols, who set overy
high standard for community invo|vennmntpmsuadawoyu0erafuUcentuq/. Noi| SuUivan. vvhowoe
a former member of our Community Planning and Development Commission and mode o
valuable contribution to our current master p|en, passed away. Neil was.a gentle person who
showed exceptional compassion tohia neighbors in making decisions involving public policy. Ve
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also mourned the passing of our School Superintendent and fellow town meeting rnwnober Pot
Schettini, whose connection to all of us was seen in the huge outpouring of support for his family,
friends and onUeoguao at his visiting hours and funeral. He in dearly missed but the successes of
Our schools, and the respect they are shown by folks throughout the Commonwealth stand as a
major testament to his life and work. These paoaing'o remind us of our responsibility to be
involved but to also encourage others in the community to step forward and be involved to help
each other achieve our goals for the community. For example, the School Department turned to
Dc John Doherty for able leadership and we thank him for making Reading his priority when he
had other opportunities.
The Board of Selectmen mod ' dozens of appointments and re-appointments to our boards,
committees and commissions. | am continually amazed by the popularity ofaonno of our newest
bodies such as the Trails Comn}ittee, Economic Development Committee and the Advisory
Committee on C|irneha Protection. At the conclusion of a long discussion and evaluation the
Board of Selectmen formed another new body to help with future p!anning, the ad hoc Municipal
Building Committee. It has started meeting and will help the town make decisions about our
public buildings including the Cemetery Garage, per the instruction of town nnoating, and based
on the extensive data collection forthcoming homtheDPVK
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We have also appointed a new sub-oommittee.of the Board of Selectmen to help the Board
handle volunteer mppointrnenba. K8y colleague Rick Schubert and | have interviewed a number of
candidates for board appointments through this process and have received positive feedback. We
are now gearing up for our busy season of BCC appointments and will give a fuller report hoour
colleagues on the Board of Selectmen at the conclusion.
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Go what else d|d we accomplish in.2009 outside of two new committees? As o onmnnunih/ hnna
are a few ofthe highlights...
VVe authorized the first lodging house license in the town's history.
TownK8eetingonaatadouroanondamadAnowth'zoningdiathcL \hinonefmroVrdownbown.
Through most of two construction seasons and after many years of planning and anticipation our
downtown etreotncope project was completed.
We discussed and rejected the K8VVRA'o proposal for two large water storage tanks within the
town |irniba. `
We developed and adopted master plans for three parks; VVosNngton. K8enxohm| and Birch
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The Board of Selectmen adopted policies on outdoor dining, all alcohol licenses for
establishments with less than 1O0oeats o�oho| semiceonpuN� prope�yandvahnus �d��ud
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liquor licenses.
6 new businesses opened including a butcher, af baker but we are still looking for the candle stick
maker.
28B students graduated from Reading Memorial High 8choo at commencement last June.
4O6 members participated in the Reading Coalition against Substance Abuse.
` 055 voters participated in the local elections inApril.
GOO building permits were issued.
` 12OO families receive health insurance through the town.
18O8 Emergency Medical Service calls were received.
2369 immunizations and tests were administered by our health department.
2551 people participated in recreation programs offered by the town.
4008 voters participated ina special primary inDecember.
523U children andmdU|taporticipatedinorganizedaportingevontaonuurp|oyingfie|do.
Countless thousands of people were brought to our community as a result of the incredibly
successful Reading Fall Street Faire in September nf last year.
Reading is more than a collection of numbers* or oven interesting events, but each of these
examples shows the broad array of involvements of our neighbors. The street fair was a great
example ofvvhat can be done with c|tize*n initiative and town cooperation; our town shined oo
brightly-as in any day in memory thanks to the volunteers and vendors and business people and
police and fire and public works and inspectional services and management; and now it will be as
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anticipated an annual event as any on the calendar,. And.the surplus funds raised will go toward
projects to further improve our downtown.
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Reading has prepared itself to weather the current financial storm due to strong policies of fiscal
prudence in budgeting and spending. VVa have been saving money for o rainy day. And it is
raining. VVa should acknowledge the fact that much uf this ie possible because of the cooperation
and sacrifice made by our town employees who are partners in this effort. The budget prpposeU
for fieoe| year 2011 does not inc|ude salary increases that had not been previously negotiated.
Last year's vv
a budgetas successful in large nleaouna because the Town in cooperation with our ,
ernp|o ,aao and retirees implemented significant changes to our health insurance plan to lower
costs to the town and annp|oyees, and put us far ahead of the curve with respect to this issue in '
the Commonwealth.
This is not to say we do not have continuing ohai|enQeo, we dn. During the past few years we
continued to work to make town government more responsive and transparent. Our list ofgoals
for town government this year is long and complex, but even with limited resources vvecan make '
great strides. It should be no surprise that we can persevere through these challenges. Our town
has been here for most of four centuries now. Think about the history we have
tnsVeraed....Revolution, Slavery and Civil War, Depressions in the 19th and 20th Centuries,
World Wars, social and economic changes and challenges...and our town is sU|| strong and a
great place to live. |i in atashamant to everyone active in Reading and your efforts to have the
town reflect our values of progress and community.
We have some difficult choices ahead of us at this town meeting and a full agenda. I wish us well
as we take on these challenges and I thank you for your kind attention tonight.
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ARTICLE 3 — On motion by'James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was
Voted to table the subject matter of Article 3.
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 4 — On motion by Camille Anthony, Secretary of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted
to approve the following amendments to the FY 2010 - FY 2019 Capital Improvements Program
as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, by
adding the following described projects:
® Library Building Feasibility Study ($85;000 in FY10)
♦ Fire, Police and DPW Defibrillators($27,000 in FY10)
s Killam Parking Lot Paving and Repairs($83,000 in FY11)
Background given by Bob LeLacheur
Library Board of Trustees report given by David Hutchinson, Chair of the Library Board of
Trustees
FinCom Report given by David Greenfield,Vice Chairman of Finance Committee ;
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 5 — On motion by George .Hines, Chairman of Finance Committee, it was voted to
amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 14 of the Warrant of the Annual Town
Meeting of April 27, 2009, as amended underr Article 4 of the November.9, 2009 Subsequent
Town Meeting and appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, as
noted for the operation of the Town and its government, as follows:
Motion made Ben Tafioya, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to dispense of further reading
Motion to Dispense Carried
General Fund—Wages and Expenses
.Account Line Description Decrease Increase
B9 Benefits: Health Insurance $200,000
E97 Northeast Regional Vocational $17,864
191 Finance:Wages (Assessors) $10,000
192 Finance: Expenses (Assessors) $25,000
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Community Services—Expenses
K92 (animal disposal— beavers$4k; Veteran's 24 000
benefits $20k
M92 Public Works: Expenses (hwy equip) $30,000
M93 Public Works: Snow& Ice $255,000
M94 Public Works: Street Lighting $10,000
M95 Public Works: Rubbish $75,000
N91 Public Safety(Fire)Wages 93 0.00
Public Safety (Police)Expenses
N92 (Police Academy reimbursed by new 3 000
Officers into the general.fund)
Subtotals of operating transfers $285,000 $457,864
From Free Cash $172,864
General Fund—Capital
Account Line Description Decrease Increase
Capital:
C99 Library—Building Study = $85k $112,000
Police, Fire, Public Works: Local share of,
$95k in ALS Equipment= $27k
From Sale of Real Estate Fund $85,000
From Free Cash $27,000
Presentation given by Bob LeLacheur- Presentation Attached
FinCom report given by Harold Torman - FinCom voted to support 7-0-0
Motion Carried
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FINCOM Reserves Policy
• The Finance Committee(FINCOM)of the Town of Reading hereby
establishes and adopts a Policy eslabllshinga minimum target for cash
tl�.;•f4NXJ+1 t1u`rdt9r,5Ge.uav reserves of 5%of Net Available Revenue(as defined below).Further,
r�s the FINCOM recognizes that circumstances may occur which would
require the FINCOM to raise or lower this minimum from time to time.
og T .N!'r��gs.laz. The FINCOM recognizes that rta financial health is wh Town of
1°fO1�7 Reading is of paramount importance to its residents who receive
essential services;to its bondholders who provide funding for long-term
cff Town projects:to its vendors who provide services and equipment to,
the Town;and to its current and retired employees.This Policy on Cash
Reserves is designed to protect the community from sudden and
unexpected changes in revenues or expenses...
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owe EM Projected Reserves Status
Projected Reserves Status Sale of Real Estate
5%of FY30 net available revcnue TARGET: $ 3.504.000
- 'Frc Cash'oftcr Novembcr Town Meeting $ 5,312,000
FY10 budget(proposed-Arf.!9 $ (199,864) - 5a1e of Real Fstate $ 1,379,287
fYll budget(proposed-Art.11) $ (25,000) FY10 budget(prapscd-Art.5) $ (85,0D0)
FY11 budget(proposed-Art.12) $ (936,000) FY11 6udoct f oaa d Art 72) $ (30D,000)
FY11 budact( acu d-Art IA) S (350 0001
Balance of-ter 2010 Annual Town Mceting$994,287
- Adjusted Fnc Cash` $ 3,801,136 projected use to off-t Capital xp,=-:
Stabilization Funds $ 1,415,000 FY12 $275k
senr.at $1.390.000
- Town buybock $ 25,000 FY13 $250k
Smart 6'rrowlh $ 700,000 FY14 $200k
Fina cc C- I tcc Rezervcs $ 105.870 FY15 $150k
Total roscrvu projeeted at 7.6% $ 5,322,006
FY16 $100k
surplus versus 5%minrnum torgct $ 1.818,006 FY17 $50k(additional interest will be--Toed)
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ARTICLE 6 — On motion by Richard Schubert, member of Board of Selectmen, it was voted to
indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 6.
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 7—On Motion by Stephen Goldy, member of-Board of Selectmen,-it was voted that the
Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or exchange, or dispose of, upon such
terms and conditions as they may determine, the following items of tangible property:
Motion made Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen to dispense of further reading
Motion to Dispense Carried
Department Equipment
Fire 2000 Model Year Type III Ford/Horton Ambulance
Police Two Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers
DPW 2000 Ford E250 Cargo Van Extender
DPW 1987 Melrose Bobcat Front End Loader
DPW 1952 Warco Diesel Powered Motor Grader
DPW 1990 International Dump Truck# (16) Model#4900 4x2
DPW 1998 International Dump Truck with Mounted Catch Basin
Cleaner(Stetco Model 950t/13)
Information given by Peter Hechenbleikner
FinCom Report given by Harold Torman FinCom voted to support
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 8 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to .
authorize revolving funds for certain Town Departments under Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/ for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 with the receipts, as
specified, credited to each fund, the purposes, as listed, for which each fund may be spent, the
maximum amount that may be spent from each fund for the fiscal year, and the disposition of the
balance of each fund at fiscal year end:
Motion made James Bonazoli, Board of Selectmen to dispense of further reading
Motion to Dispense Carried
Annual Town Meeting
207 April 26, 2010
Expenditure
Revolving Spending Revenue Allowed Limits Year End
Account Authority Source Expenses Balance
Consulting and
engineering services
for the review of
Conservation Fees as provided for-designs and $25,000
Commission in Reading General engineering work for Available for
Consulting Conservation Bylaws Section 5.7, the protection of expenditure
Fees Commission Wetlands Protection wetlands next ear
Legal, oversight and
inspection, plan review,
initial property
appraisals and
Building Plumbing, appeals, Community
Wiring, Gas and Services general
other permits for the management, landfill $200,000
Walkers Brook monitoring costs, curb
Crossing, Oaktree, sidewalks and
Addison-Wesley/ pedestrian safety
Inspection Pearson and improvements, records Available for
Revolving Town Johnson Woods archiving and other expenditure
Fund Manager developments proiect related costs next ear
Vaccines, materials for
screening clinics and
clinical supply costs,
medical equipment and $25,000
Public Health Clinic Fees and third supplies, Available for
Clinics and Board of party immunizations, expenditure
Services Health reimbursements educational materials next year
Library Library . Charges for lost or Acquire Library Available for
Materials Director and damaged Library materials to replace $15,000 expenditure
Replacement Trustees materials lost or damaged items next year
Utilities and all other Available for
Mattera Cabih�dministrator ecreation maintenance and $10,000 expenditure
O eratin lRental Fees operating expenses next ear
Information given by Peter Hechenbleikner
FinCom report given by Marsie West- FinCom voted to support
Motion by William Brown, Precinct 8 to change Expenditure Limits of Inspection Revolving fund
from $200,000 to $100,000
Motion to Amend Does Not Carty
After Discussion among Town Meeting Members
Motion Carried
Annual Town Meeting
April 26, 2010
208
ARTICLE 9—On motion by James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman of Board of Selectmen, it was voted
that the Town approve the FY 2011 — FY 2020 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in
`-i Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as detailed on page 69 of the"Report of the
Warrant, 2010 Annual Town Meeting". .
Presentation given by Bob Lel-acheur- Presentation Attached
FinCom Report given by George Hines FinCom voted to support
Motion Carried
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Annual Town Meeting
209 April 26, 2010
FY2011 Budget - Capital
page 68
Criteria for Evaluating Projects:
Life/henith/safety
01"MY OF A' Mxs - Public safety .
,- ' Ml�y - Infrastructure-laws
- Cost savings
01,°�r+ FWD#Troma Na o Infrastructure-economics
Departmental high priority -
A+f ftal }s ''�o - One-time opportunity
Leverage Town resources
Key goal of community
FY2011 Budget - Capital FY2011 Budget - Capital
pages 65-69 pages 65-69
• FINCOM designates FINCOM - Adopt new 10-year Capital Improvement Program
a certain amount of S rali Policy- Debt Capital. (CIP)found on page 69 of the Warrant for FYll-
funding towards ( ) P FY20.
debt d capital each FY11 53.86 5290 $0.96 The list of CIP projects shown on page 65 are the
year•in order to
preserve the Towns FY12 53.92 S27H $7.14 highest priorities for F1'll.Funding for this list is i
infrastructure requested in the FYll Budget under Article 12.
FY13 53.96 5253 $1'.44
• This annual amount is -$4.08- The CIP is nearly balanced with respect to the i
not sufficient to FY74 $1.89 $220 projected funding that will be available through -
fuly address the
needs of the Town. """ FY20.We do not anticipate any.significant mid-year
• As debt is paid down, FY20 54.96 50.84 54.14 capital requests due to current Town finances.
more funding is Background details are on the blue pages 216-222
available for'cash •lndudr,gu.....d for capital and 223-230 for debt.
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FY2011 Budget- Capital
pages 65-69
$993k in FYI l -a bit higher than FINCOM Policy
$425k roads(in addition to$460k from Chapter 90 funding)'
$230k Ambulance
$115k DPW sander
$83k Killam parking lot repairs
$40k General curb/sidewalk
$30k Killom playground(annual program)
$25k Patient care system
$20k School security system
$15k.General playground surfaces
$10k Street sign replocements
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ARTICLE 1D—On motion by Camille Anthony. Secretary of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted
the mnof Four Hundred*S�tyThouaandThree Hundred Six DoUmro
that Ula Town appropriate e s
($460`308) for the purposes of repair, oonadmuction, maintenance an d preservation of the Town's
roads
bridges together other re|ot�d costs, said sum to be
offset by reimbursement from
the Corhmonveo|[hofKe000chuaeUu pursuant toMoeaanhuam�aGanere| Laws Chapter 8O.
Presentation given by George Zambouraa 'Presentation Attached
After Discussion among Town Meeting Members
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ARTICLE 11 — On Motion by Mike Monahan, First Baptist Church it was voted that the town'
appropriate the sum of$25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Dollars)for snowplowing and/or removal
in all 'Church.parking lots.
It is the opinion of Town Counsel that the adoption of this article by Town Meeting may violate the
provisions of Section 2 of Article 18 of the Articles of Amendment to the Mass. Constitution,
further amended by Articles 46 and 103 commonly (and more simply) known as the "Anti-Aid
Amendment". Specifically, Section of Amended Article 18 states that "no grant, appropriation or ..
use of public money or property or loan of credit shall be made or authorized by the
commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof for the purpose of funding, maintaining or
aiding any infirmary, institution, primary or secondary school; or charitable or religious
undertaking which is not publicly owned and under the exclusive control, order or supervision of ,
public officers or public agents authorized by the commonwealth or federal authority or both . . .
and no such grant, appropriation or use of public money or property or loan of credit shall be t
made or authorized for the purpose of funding, maintaining or aiding any church, religious
denomination or society."
Presentation given by Tony Rickley
FinCom Report given by Bryan Walsh
Presentation given by Non Town Meeting Member Thomas Ryan
Motion made by David Talbot, Precinct 5 to Dispense of Discussion
2/3 Vote required
116 Voted in the affirmative
.47 Voted in the negative
Motion to Dispense of Discussion Does Not Carty
Motion to indefinitely postpone made by John Arena, Precinct 1
Motion to Indefinitely.Postpone Does Not Carry
After Discussion among Town Meeting Members
Motion Does Not Carry
ARTICLE 12 Budget Motions
Motion to Table until Thursday, April 29, 2010
Motion to Table Carried
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Article 10: FY 2011
Chapter 90 Allocation
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$ 14,209 Increase over FY 2010
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Article 10: FY 2011 Article 10: FY 2011
Chapter 90 Allocation Roadway Improvement Funding
Enables Chapter 90 funds to be used for road
improvements CH 90 FY2011 $460,30(1
Chapter 90 funding is a reimbursement program Capital Funds FY2011 $375,OOD
Need to appropriate funds in anticipation of Total Roadway FY2011 $835,306
receipt of Chapter 90 funds
No debt has ever been sold in anticipation of
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Roadway Improvements.
Re-Inspection of roadways underway
Annual pavement plan—end May
Maximize pavement life
—Roadway paving
—Minor maintenance
—Crack Sealing
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ARTICLE 13—On motion by George Hines, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was voted to
accept the'provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L, § 2(a) to impose a local
- sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town by a vendor at the rate of
.75 percent of the gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals to take effect
July 1, 2010.
Motion to Table until Thursday, April 29, 2010
Motion to Table Carried
ARTICLE 14 - On motion by Richard Schubert, member.of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted
to.change the name of the Gateway Smart Growth Zoning Incentive Payment Stabilization Fund
to the Smart Growth Zoning Incentive Payment Stabilization Fund, and that the purposes of the
Stabilization Fund be revised to include the deposit of all Zoning Incentive Payments received by
the Town of Reading for any 40R project and further, that the sum of $350,000 be transferred
from free cash into the Stabilization Fund.
Information presented by Gail LaPointe
FinCom Report given by David Greenfield -Voted to Support by 7-0-0
2/3 Vote required
Declared unanimous by Moderator
Motion Carried
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ARTICLE 15 — On motion by Robert Nordstrand, Chairman of Board of Assessors, it was voted
pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59,•Section 5, Clause 41 C to adopt the
following changes effective for FY 2011 in the income, asset and age limits of certain elderly tax
exemptions as follows:
To increase the income limits for unmarried persons to $20,000.00 and for married persons to .
$30,000.00; to increase the asset limits for unmarried persons to $40,000.00 and for married
persons to $55,000.00; to reduce the age of eligibility to 65 years or older; and to increase the
exemption amount from$500.00 to $750.00.
Presentation given by Bob LeLacheur-Presentation Attached.
FinCom Report given by Berry Berman -FinCom supported Article 15 7-0-0
Board of Assessor Report given by Robert Nordstrand - Board of Assessor supported Article 15
3-0
Motion made by Ronald D'Addario, Precinct 6 for amendment to change $20,000 to $26,000 -
$30,000 to $40,000-$40,000 to$50,000-$55,000 to $68,D00
Motion to Amend Determined to be Out of Order
Motion made by Ronald D'Addario, Precinct 6 for amendment to change $750 to $1000
Motion to Amend Does Not Carty
Motion made by Pete Dahl, Precinct 7 for amendment to change age limit from 65 to 70
Motion Amend Does Not Carty
After Discussion among Town Meeting Members
Motion Carried as Originally Presented
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Elderly Tax Exemptions
The Board of Assessors recommend to make three changes
to allow for increased participation and one change to
increase benefits for Reading elderly tax payers in these
difficult economic times:
S V(P AMMfig 2FQ O/W"w >increase income limits;
Lti >increase asset limits;
>reduce the age of eligibility;
>increase the exemption amount.
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Elderly Tax Exemptions Elderly Tax Exemptions
These changes will bring Reading in line with many Income Age. Asset R/E tax
surrounding communities; limits limits limits reduction
(0005) (000s)
Current $17/21 70+ $28/30 $500
The cost of the current elderly exemptions program is fully proposed $20/30 65+ $40/55 $750
reimbursed as State Aid in the following year.Increased
costs will be absorbed entirely by the Town of Reading
through the Assessors overlay account. Average of $21131 66+ $40/52 $710+
Surrounding
Communities
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ARTICLE 16 — On motion by Stephen Goldy, member of Board of Selectmen, it was voted
pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12 to authorize the Town j
Manager to enter into a contractor contracts including all extensions renewals and options for a
period greater than three years for
♦ the collection of rubbish and recyclables, not to exceed 10 years
o for the disposal of rubbish not exceeding 20 years upon such terms and conditions
determined by the Town Manager
213 Vote required
135 Voted in the affirmative
8 Voted in the negative
Information presented by Peter Hechenbleikner
FinCom Report given by Bryan Walsh
Motion Carried
On motion by Ben Tafoya, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this Annual Town
Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium,
on Thursday, April 29, 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
163 Town Meeting Members were present.
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Town Clerk
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School April 29, 2010
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:38 p.m., there being a
quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag stated. All newly elected and appointed
Town Meeting Members were sworn in by the Town Clerk.
Announcements by Moderator: Before we begin deliberations on the budget, let me explain how
we will proceed:
We will start with an overall motion, to begin discussion on the budget. .
This will be followed by a general presentation.
Following that, each group of line items will be taken up separately — each with its own motion
and presentation.
After the motion is made, discussion on that particular grouping is permitted, and motions to
amend, if any, are appropriate at that time.
Once discussion ends, we will vote on any proposed amendments. When completed —or if there
are none—we move on to the next section, without voting on each section.
When we have finished all of the sections, we will recess for a few minutes as the various boards
reconcile any differences from the original budget, if any. When they are ready a motion for the
entire amount will be made and voted upon.
Motion made by David Greenfield, Finance Committee to take Article 12 off the table
Presentation given by Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager- Municipal Services provided to the
Town of Reading Residents- Presentation Attached
Presentation given by Bob LeLacheur on budgeting process- Presentation Attached
Presentation given by David'Greenfield, Finance Committee
Bob LeLacheur explained the process
ARTICLE 12 Budget Motions
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, and
appropriate the sum of: $85,660,297 for the operation of the Town and its Government for Fiscal
Year 2011, beginning July 1, 2010.
Motion Carried
Motion under Article 12
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Move.that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item B99 (Benefits): $11,712,081 to be provided as follows: i
.Line B99 — $936,000 from Free Cash, $204,827 from the Overlay surplus and the balance from
property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item C99 (Capital): $993,000 to be provided as follows:
Line C99—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12 4
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move-that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item D99 (Debt): $6,158,003 to be provided as follows:
Line D99 ' $300,000 from Sale of Real Estate Fund and the balance from property taxes,State
aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
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Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item E99 Vocational Education: $327,946 to be provided as follows:
Line E99—from property taxes,State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item G91 (Town Administration Wages): $211,646 and.Line Item G92 (Town Administration
Expenses): $472,000 to be provided as follows:
Lines G91 and G92—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item H91 (Accounting Wages): $155,770 and Line Item H92 (Accounting Expenses): $1,550
to be provided as follows:
Lines H91 and H92—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts E
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Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual'Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item 191 (Finance Wages):$1-137,410 and Line Item 192 (Finance Expenses): $504,800 to
be provided as follows:
Lines 191 and.192—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion by William Brown, Precinct 8 for Amendment reducing Line Item '191 $1,137,410 by
$30,567 to$1,106,843 allowing the GIS Coordinator position to, Half Time
Motion for Amendment Does Not Carry
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item J92 (FINCOM Reserve Fund): $150,000 to be provided as follows:
Line J92—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item K91 (Community Services Wages): $871,087 and Line Item K92 (Community Services
Expenses): $215,485 to be provided as follows:
Lines K91 and K92—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion by William Brown, Precinct 8 for Amendment reducing Line Item K91 $871,087 by
$49,250.50 to $821,836.50 allowing the Permits Coordinator position and the Planner position to
Half Time
Motion for Amendment Does Not Carry
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item L91 (Library Wages): $960,861 and Line Item L92 (Library Expenses): $268,817
to be provided as follows:
Lines L91 and L92—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax Idcal receipts
Motion under Article 12
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2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item M91 (Public Works Wages): $2,351,314 and Line Item M92 (Public Works Expenses):
$738,835 to be provided as follows:
Line M91 — $60,000 from the Reading Ice Arena to support Recreation wages; Line M92 —
$25,000 from the Sale of Cemetery lots to support Cemetery expenses; and the balance of Lines-
M91 and M92 from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item M93.(Public Works-Snow& Ice Expenses):
$525,000; Line.Item M94 (Public Works—Street Lighting Expenses):
$241,500 and Line Item M95 (Public Works — Rubbish Collection & Disposal Expenses):
$1,560,770 to be provided as follows:
Lines M93, M94 and M95—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion by David Talbot, Precinct 5 for Amendment reducing Line Item M95 by $50,000
Motion for Amendment Does Not Carry
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item N91 (Public Safety Wages): $7,393,727 and Line Item N92 (Public Safety Expenses):
$353,854 to be provided as follows:
Lines N91 and N92—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item U99 (School Department): $36,390,308 to be provided as follows:
Line U99—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Presentation given by Charles Robinson, School Committee Chairman
Presentation given by John Doherty, Superintendent of Reading Schools- Presentation Attached
Presentation given by Mary DeLai, Finance Manager Reading Schools- Presentation Attached
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Motion under Article 12
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Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
�J Line Item V99 (Town Facilities): $740,693 to be provided as follows:
Line V99—from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011, Budget as presented for
Line Item W99 (Water Enterprise Fund): $5,433,291 to be provided as follows:
Lines W99 =-$225,000 from Water Reserves and $5,208,291 from property taxes, State aid and
non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12 -
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item X99 (Sewer Enterprise Fund): $5,412,723 to be provided as follows:
Line X99 — $100,000 from Sewer Reserves and $5,312,723 from property taxes, State aid and
non-property tax local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget as presented for
Line Item Y99 (Storm Water Enterprise.Fund): $377,826 to be provided as follows:
Line Y99—$30,000 from Storm Water Reserves and $347,826 from property taxes, State aid and
non-property tax.local receipts
Motion under Article 12
2010 Annual Town Meeting
Move that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2011 Budget, exclusive of State
and county assessments: $85,660,297 representing the total of all motions made under Article 12
as amended Funds are to be provided as set forth in said motions as amended
Presentation given by Peter Hechenbleikner and Bob LeLacheur
Motion made by Bill Brown, Town Meeting Member Precinct 8 to Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn Does Not Carry
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After Discussion by Town Meeting Members
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MOTION UNDER ARTICLE 12
[1Gtvk "Move that the Town raise by borrowing,or from the tax
levy,or transfer from available funds,and appropriate
BKIIMT,10"77 it, the sum of:$85,660,297
< slw ftLww 4,lt for the operation of the Town and its Government for
Fiscal Year 2011,
22" beginning July 1,2010."
Finance Committee
Note:This$85,660,297 tatal represents the combination of a
$74,436,4576enera1 Fund and three Enterprise Funds which total
$11,223,840(page 64)
Fiscal 2011 Budget Guiding Principles ® ® Fiscal 2011 Budget Guiding Principles
All communication channels are open,and we work as a team Use realistic revenue forecast
• Input from perems,residents,state and local officials 6 staff FY10 1=1 revenues will fall short of projections
• Many Public budget meetings Assume less FYII state Aid than Governor suggests
Firw,elal Forums(5-Pt 6 Get)
5.1--n d 5.h-1 Cemmhtee(Oct-J—Y)
Finarxe Committee(Fcb-76 Moroh) Preserve infrastructure through continued investments
Maintain maximum budget flexibility Fund buildings maintenance 6 capital budgets
• Uncharted economic times Recognize financial difficulties of residents 8 businesses .
Unexpected xpeed mid-year events Minimize additional finandat burden
Plan for multi-year financial difficulties Ms6A repayment for RMH5 lowers FY10 tax bills
Recovery for low)government to take several years
•OK to use Reserves in budgets-cautiously($!mil in FYI I)
• shared commitment
• Maintain necessary levels of: Honor all existing contracts
strong financial base All other employees budgeted for no roue to FYI l -
• Public Education,Heohh 6 Safety
• Assistance to those In need
Q— FY2010 Budget Recap
Shortfall in Local Revenues despite
FY2010 Budget- Municipal Government forecast of-10.9%vs. FY09 _
prior.Objectives -
Budget Projected Variance
Mahrtain our FY10 FY10 FY10
strong flnonciai capability(using$i million in reserves)
infrastructure(Capital)pi Excise Taxes $2,500,000 $2,600,000 +$100,000
ability to take advontoge`o`f opportunities(EconDev)e PenaltyflnL 174,300 150,000 -24,300
Protect cur ! PILOT 289,800 291,000 +1,200
Community HwOh&
community Safety(� Fee/LJc/Print 1,685,200 1,637,600 •47,600
Lawl'safe tyn et"fothos e affected byeconomicdownturn Medicaid 400,000 125,000 -275,000
Minimize addittonol ti nondal'hardea on residents and businesses it Spec.Assess 3,150 2,500 -650
Fines/Forfeits 157,500 100,000 -57,500
Misc.1-time 168,000 +168,000
Investments 600,000 600,000 0
$5,809,950 $5,674,10D -$135,850
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FY2011 Budget_Revenues FY2011 Budget State Aid
pages 60-63 pager 60--63
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TOTAL REVENUES $75,007,769 +2.2% .,reaaaa«rx�
- Property Taxes $51,096,967 + 3,1%
- Other Local Revs.* $ 5,548,000 - 4.5% -
- Intergovt Revs,** $13,212,036 --2.0% ,o
- Transfers k Avail. $ 4,214,766 - 2.2% E ,
- Free Cash*'** $ 936,000 1 6
`Excise taxes-4%:Interest eornings-33%;Medicaid now known too high. _
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Assume State/Fed Aid$700k below Governor(J...'10):6.0 cgaal to ° r
House Ways d Means(Apri170) ff ff ff..t:.wff'T ff ff fffF
"•About 50%of the growth in FYII revenues(unsustainable)
�� FY2011 Budget Overview FY2011 Budget.Overview
page 64
FINCOM Fyll Budget Message(page 59)
Projected Revenues $75,007,769+1.0%
Used for State Assessments $ 568,602 _.
Awilobie for Reoding $ 74,439,167 '
Shared Costs(25.8%) $19,191,030+5.6%
Municipal Government(24.3%) $18,114,426+1.1%
School Deportment(48.976) $36,390,308+1,1%
Town Facilities(1..0%) $ 740,693+0.0%
FY2011 Budget Overview FY2011 Budget - Shared Costs
g pages 65-7Z
FYil Budget Spending Scorecard(page 64) Total Shared $19,191,030 + 5.6%
- Benefits 11,712,081 + 6.9%
Each of these line items must be voted by Town Meeting. - Capital' 993,000 - 8.1%
Motions will be made in logical groupings when practical.(for - Debt Service" 6,158,003 + 6.876
example,lines 691 and 692 Town Administration wages and - vocatl Schools 327,946 - 13.2%
expenses).
After each motion is road,a short presentation will follow.
Town meeting members should ask any questions or make any `Total$7.15 million is up from$6.85 million in FY10.This P/11
comments at this time. If there arc amendments,the figure is per FINCOM Policy(5%of net revenues owilable)plus
amendments will be voted. an allowance for performance contracting energy savings.
We will then move to the next motion on a section of the
budget;and once all sections hove been moved and amended as
proposed,a revised main motion incorporating arty amendments
will be made and voted. -
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FY2011 Budget - Shared Costs FY201I Budget- Shared Costs
pages 65-7Z pages 65-72,(blue)216-ZZZ
Benefits(699) '$11,712,081 + 6.9% Capital(C99) $993,000 - 8.1%
- Retirement $2,991,956 +$186,924 + 6.77+ $425k roads(in addition to Chapter 90 funding)
- `Worker Comp $ 305,000 +$ 58,950 +24% $230k Ambulance(10yr life,50%as backup)
- Vnemployment $ 125,000 +$ 70,DDO +127% $115k DPW sander(20 yrs old-15yr life)
- —Health/Life $7,625,000 +$400,000 + 5.576 $83k'Killom parking lot repairs
- Medicare $ 607,375 +$ 42,375 + 7.5% $40k General curb/sidewalk
- Indemnification$ 57,500 +$ 2,500 + 5.0% $30k Killmn playground(annual program)
$25k Patient care system(new mandate)
FY]0 budget underfaaded-FYJt rncrmse 1s+7.5K $20k School security system
"FYIO budget overfunded-FY11 incense is+9.7% $15k General playground surfaces
$10k Street sign replacements(old mandate)
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FY2011 Budget- Shared Costs FY2011 Budget - Shared Costs
pages 65-72;(blue)223-230 pages 65-72
Debt(D99) $6,158.003 + 6.8% Vocational Education(E99) $327,946 -13.2%
Excluded debt $2,798,191 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational school(page 70)
RMH5$2.707 million;Barrows 6 Wood End$91k 12 communities aids.;Malden;Melrose;North Reading;Reading;
(MSBA pays$698,872 of this Dotal) Revere•.Sou us;Stoneham:Wakefield Winchester;Winthrop:Woburn
Included debt $3,359,812 y �-
I - Energy improvements $ 473,988 1�
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School buildings $1,584,923
(M58A pcys$462,036 of this total) - )/// . / /-1:
Tennis courts;•artificial turf $ 184,369 r
Downtown improvements $ 84,419
Police station $ 440.000 1
Fire equipment $ 300,613
Financial systems $ 291,500 i
R;2011 Budget- Municipal Government � 72011 Budget - Municipal Government
pages 73-108 pages 73-108
Full Time Equivalents: 205.8 (-0.6) Total Costs: $18,114,426+1.1%
Town Admin(691-92) 4% 683,646 -0.0%
• Town Admin. 1% 2.4 unchanged Accounting(H91-92) 1% 157,320 +0.0%
Accounting 1% 2.5 unchanged Finance(191-92) 9% 1,642,210. -0.0%
Finance 10% 19.5 unchanged FINCOM Resemes(J92) 1% 150,000 +0.0%
Comm.Svcs.(K91-92) 6% 1,086,572" +4.7%
Comm.Svcs. 8% 16.9 (-0.6) Ubrary(191-92) 7% 1,229,678 -0.8% _
Library 30% 19.7 unchanged Pubiic•Works(M91-92) 17% 3,090,149 +3.576
Public Works 21% 43.0 unchanged Snow/Lights/Trash(M93-95)13% 2,327,270 +3.2%
Public Safety(N93-92) 43% 7,747,581 -0.6%
Public Safety 49% 101.8 unchanged
•r<n«<:�arp<rmurraadarr<r
No FYJJ budgeted raises except for probationary employees
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FY2011 Budget - Enterprise Funds
FY2011 Budget - School Department pages 198-z15
& Building Maintenance
pages 109-197 Rates set for September 2010 billing:
Presentation by the School Committee end School Water•3.9% 5cwer•52% Storm Woter•8.5%
Department during the Motions for:
- Line U99(Schools)• Budgets for FYll:
- Line V99(Town Facilities) Water(W99) $5.433,291 -2.9%operotin9 .
Water $5,208,291 0.7%ncl of$225k reserves
sewo V99) $5,472,723 3.0%operating(incr.debt,ceptl)
Sewer $5,208.291 3.1%net of$100k reserves
Storm Wtr(W99)$3T7,B26 •29.77.operating(increase in capital)
Storm Wtr $347,826 19.4%..t of$30k,--s
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i ARTICLE 13 —On motion by George Hines, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was voted to
} accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L, § 2(a) to impose a local
sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town by a vendor at the rate of .
Li .75 percent of the gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals to take effect
July 1, 2010.
Motion to Table until May 3, 2010
Motion to Table Carries
ARTICLE 17 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to
accept the gift of a sum of money to establish the following funds:
1. a permanent trust fund to be known as "Patrons for Older Adults Scholarship" with the
income there from to,be used to fund an annual scholarship award for a student who is a
resident of Reading, Massachusetts, who is planning to enter a profession that helps senior
citizens(such as, but not limited to, medicine, social work, etc.); and
Estimated Amount$25,000
2. a permanent trust fund to be known as "Patrons for Older Adults Support Fund" with the
income there from to be used no less frequently than annually to sponsor programs which
support the social needs of Reading's senior citizens (such as, but not limited to, parties,
group events, transportation to such events, etc.); to be expended as determined by the
Council on Aging in concert with the Elder/Human Services Division; and that the foregoing
trusts be administered by the Town of Reading Commissioners of Trust Funds in accordance
with the wishes of the donors.
Estimated Amount$125,000
Presentation given by Peter Hechenbleikner-Presentation Attached
FinCorri Report given by Kevin Leyne to support by a vote of 7-0-0
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 18 — On motion by Chuck Robinson, Chairman of School Committee, it was voted to
accept a gift of a sum of money to establish the Patrick A. Schettini, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Fund; and that said fund be administered by the Town of Reading Commissioners of Trust Funds
in accordance with the wishes of the donors.
Estimated Amount$26,744.00
Information presented by Mary DeLai
FinCom Report given by Harold Torman voted to support 7-0-0
Motion Carded
ARTICLE 19 -On motion by James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman of Board of Selectmen, it was voted
to accept a gift of a sum of money from the Downtown Steering Committ ee to establish a trust
fund to be known as the "Downtown Improvement and Events Trust upon the following terms and
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conditions; "that the trust fund may accept donations which may be added to the funds to be '
invested and reinvested and shall be expended by the Town Manager or his designee under the
general direction of the Economic Development Committee, for the sole purposes of supporting
and funding improvements, promotions and community events in the Downtown area of Reading;
that the trust shall begin upon the acceptance hereof by Town Meeting, and shall terminate
immediately and automatically in 20 years unless the Board of Selectmen shall determine at that
time that the need and purposes of the trust continue; that if the trust continues past 20 years, the
Board of-Selectmen shall evaluate and determine the ongoing need for the trust every 10 years
thereafter; that upon the termination of the Trust, the trust assets shall be transferred to the Town
of Reading to be expended on Downtown Improvements; and that the Trust be administered by
the Town of Reading Commissioners of Trust Funds in accordance with the wishes of the donors.
Motion by Richard Schubert to dispense of further reading of Article 19
Motion to Dispense Carried
Information presented given by Peter Hechenbleikner
Information presented given by Jack Russell - Presentation Attached
FinCom Report given by Marsie West voted to support 7-0-0
Motion Carried
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Thank you, Mr. Moderator. I'm Jack Russell. Precinct 8 and President of the
Downtown Steering Committee Corporation. I'd like to give you a little history
leading up to this motion.
As you may know, and have probably forgotten by now, the Downtown Steering
Committee was formed as a non-profit corporation in 1996, 14 years ago, by a group
of residents and business owners. Its purpose was to help define, and contribute to
the revitalized streetscape of the downtown area. As this major task approached
completion, the DSC turned its attention to organizing and raising money for other
downtown improvements and events. The Alleyway Initiative, which resulted in the
beautiful wall mural, improved lighting, brick paving and decorative arches was a
great improvement of the alleyway between Main St. and the central parking lot.
The I" Annual Fall Street Faire held last September to celebrate the completion of
the streetscape Project was so successful that planning for the 2nd Annual Falb Street
Faire has started. It will be held on Sunday September 12th.Save the date!
In the 3 years since the Economic Development Committee was formed in 2007,
several of the EDC members became members of the Downtown Steering
Committee. Currently 4 of the 7 DSC directors are associated-with the EDC and 1 is
a member of the Historical commission. This by itself is not a problem unless it is
necessary to do business with the Town,in which case we run afoul of the State.
Conflict of interest law: We do have-to do business with the town for events like the
Faire and when coordinating other downtown improvements,
Thus; either the Downtown Steering Committee members who are associated with
Town Boards would have to resign from one or the other, which none of us wanted
to do, or we could dissolve the DSC and carry out the DSC function through the
EDC.
This second option becomes more attractive in view of the fact that the Downtown
Steering Committee is a 501(c)(4) non-profit which does not allow donors to deduct
donations from their income tax. We were about to embark on a long, torturous, and
potentially expensive path to become a 501(c)(3) non-profit which would allow
donors to deduct their gifts. By becoming a town trust, donations to which are tax
deductable, fund raising will be much easier and more effective.
In view of the above; on April 12, 2.010, The Downtown Steering Committee
Directors voted 6:0:0 to dissolve the Corporation and transfer all remaining assets,
currently about $15,000 un-encumbered, to the Downtown Improvement and Events
Trust if such trust is approved by this Town Meeting under the motion before you.
We recommend that you establish this Trust. Thank You
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On motion by William Brown, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this Annual
Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School
Auditorium, on Monday, May 3, 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
158 Town Meeting Members were present.
A true copy. Attest: Laura A. Gemme
Town Clerk
Annual Town Meeting
236 April 29, 2010
FY 2011 Town Manager's Budget Presentation
4-29-10
This level of government — local government - touches the lives of all of our citizens in many ways
every single day. That is why our employees, our volunteers, and you as Town Meeting members
are involved. This is our collective passion.
Ben Tafoya told Town Meeting on Monday night that in spite of the worldwide financial meltdown,
Reading is thriving. My presentation this evening is intended to show you, in very real terms,
evidence that as a community we are thriving, and why that is so.
The Town's Mission Statement and values guide us in what we do and how we do it:
"The Town of Reading strives for excellence in all its services --from education to government
— and seeks to enhance and enrich the social, intellectual, and leisure life of the community"
Our Values and guiding principals are detailed on pages 56 and 57 of your warrant report, and are
summarized on the slides in front of you.
Integrity and Transparency
• highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• open government.
• keep the community informed.
• civil, professional, and mutually respectful .
excellence
• excellence will be the standard
• continuous improvement
• careful planning
Diversity
• . diversity and respect for differences
Community
• Sustainability
• Tolerance; Civility and Cultural Diversity
• Volunteerism and Civic Engagement
• Historic Preservation and Open Space
• Recreational, Cultural, and Educational Opportunities
It is the people'—volunteers, employees, and residents that make this community what it is.
Our employees and volunteers, plus equipment and materials, are the raw materials from
which we produce services to our community.
Ben Tafoya talked about our wonderful residents and volunteers Monday night, and I agree with his
comments. They are all "off budget" though, so I will talk about our employees, and how they are
working in partnership with our volunteers and residents to make this community thrive.
I first want to recognize the leadership of our Department Heads. They are all expert in their fields,
and in addition are outstanding leaders in this community. Two new Department heads — DPW
)irector Jeff Zager and Community Services Director Jean Delios, have added wonderful experience
;Ind expertise to an already great team.
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ipal budget,.I also want to recognize
And while they are not part of the munic
Facilities Director Joe Huggins,
Director of School Finance and Operations Mary Delai,
Superintendent of Schools John Doherty, and
RMLD General Manager Vinnie Cameron.
They are an integral part of the senior management team that-this community can be very proud of.
I want to talk for a couple of minutes about 5 areas related to our employees:
• Staffing levels
• Health Insurance
• Salaries 2011
• Customer Service success
• Achieving results together with limited resources
The staffing levels for municipal .government in 2011 are the same as in 2008, and slightly below
2009 levels, even though self imposed �increases in service, and. state and federally mandated
workloads have increased appreciably.
Health Insurance is a major cost driver for municipal budgets. The ,Town .in partnership with our
employees as represented by the Public Employee Committee has negotiated 5 major changes in the
health insurance program over the past 7 years. Beginning in July 1 2009 all active employees
moved into a 3 tiered insurance program that reduced premiums from 2% to 27%. The Town
evaluated the option of going into the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) program, and our analysis
is.that this program provides neither the cost savings nor the quality of program that our new prograr.
offers. While our rates are going up over 9% for FY 2011, following a significant reduction in rates in
FY 2010, the GIC rates are going up 13% to 15%.
Salaries
• 251 regular municipal employees (not including seasonal)
• 113 non=union employees
• 6 Municipal Unions
• 3 contracts settled for FY2011 - 55 employees
• 3 contracts under negotiation - 83 employees
• For FY2011, no COLA beyond what is in place on 6-30-10. For example, as part of the
previous 3 year contract, the Firefighters union accepted the deferral of a portion of their salary .
increase until the last day of their contract. And as part of the Town Manager's salary increase
for FY 2010, approved by the Board of Selectmen in December 2008, a portion of the salary
increase was deferred 'til mid year.
• For FY2011 — no step movement_except for employees who complete their probationary
period.
Customer service We are working hard to emphasize excellent customer service. This is very hard
to measure, but beginning in January 2009 we have provided customer survey cards, a copy of whic(
was distributed to Town Meeting members. Last year we had about 100 surveys returned. This yep; a
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we had 100 surveys returned during the first quarter. The slide shows that those who respond rate
tour customer service very highly. We will continue to strive for excellence in this,area.
Achieving results together with limited resources could be a 2 hour slide show: The examples
are intended to illustrate— not be a complete.listing:
comprehensive records management system, savings in storage and search costs, and , more
documents to be available to the community ,
® Significantly increased service to veterans.
2 of our employees were deployed yesterday first to Fort Dix, and then on to Afghanistan — .Police
Patrol Officers Mike Lee and Christine Amendola. We wish them a safe journey.and good health.
® Staff secured grants and are coordinating trail building
® new Town Clerk was faced with 2 unexpected elections
® MSBA Funding — reduced property tax
o MUNIs implementation
e Refinancing debt
® Improvements in technology
* Flood prevention -through efforts of Conservation Commission
o Flood mitigation — DPW—with new equipment
Pumping of basements — Fire
o Pumping of back yards — DPW
® Large (not large enough) road construction program - $900,000 per.year
® Some done by contractor, some by DPW crews
® RHA grant for curb, sidewalk, and roadway— DPW did work
o Library - more hours — Sundays
All statistics are on the rise
® Increasing programs
® Increasing interlibrary loans
® Induction of Children's Librarian Corinne Fisher into the MA Library Hall of Fame this Friday
Performance Contracting — $5.5 million, undertaken by Mary Delai of the School Department, and
implementation under the direction of Joe Huggins of Facilities Department.
® Additional grant of$150,000, work with RMLD
® Largest flu clinic in our history
On again/off again H 1 N1 vaccination —work with schools
New mandates on sharps collection
® Fire Department has expanded availability of ALS by placing equipment on fire apparatus
Police Depart ment has highest volume of activity of any Police Department.around, and Reading is
one of safest communities in suburban Boston
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Expanded drainage work f
Water line installation
® Sewer inflow/infiltration — lowering incidents of sewer back-ups — still more to be done
o Significantly expanded recreational facilities and programs
It takes funding to make sure that we have the
people we need, and the
equipment and materials required, to provide the
services we want to maintain the
community that we cherish.
That is the essence of our budget
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Town of Reading Mission
The Town of Reading strives for.
READING excellence y in all its services —
from education to government—
A Community and seeks to enhance and enrich the
ofmExcellence
social, intellectual, and leisure life
of the community.
® � Values � ® Values
Integrity and Transparency
highest standards of ethics and integrity. Community
open government. Sustainability
keep the community informed. Tolerance,Civility and Cultural Diversity
civil,professional,and mutually respectful. Volunteerism and Civic Engagement
Excellence Historic Preservation and Open Space
Excellence will be the standard — continuous Recreational,Cultural,'and Educational Opportunities
improvement
careful planning
Diversity
diversity and respect for differences
It all starts with people Partnership with Employees
Our employees and volunteers, plus
equipment and materials, are the raw Staffing levels
materials from which we produce Health Insurance
services to our community.
l. Gn• • Salaries 2011
r Customer Service success.
y' Achieving results together with
limited resources
Many of our employees, and all of our.
volunteers, are residents of Reading.
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STAFFING LEVELS HEALTH INSURANCE
FY2007 TO FY 2011
5 major changes in 7 years
2007 2006 2009 '2010 2011 r3:i.05 Major Change Rate
Prior Increase co-pays;Inc.prescription drugs _
• TOWN ADMINISTRATION 2.50 .-2.50 2 50 22.40 2.40 7.2
COMMUNITY SERVICES 17.40 1920 19.20 1750 16.90 Increase co•pays 18%20%
ACCOUNTING 2.50 -2 5D ' 2.50 2.50 2 50 FINANCE •• - 10.60 18.40 1a 30 19.50 19 50 Increase c0•pays;Increase mail prescription 0%/29%
drugs _
PUBUC.SAFLIY. _ 98.60 99.80 101.80 101.80 10180 - 6 1 07 64%
PUBLIC WQRKS 43.50 43.50 4350 43.00 43.00 --
LIBRARY 19.70 19.70 19.70 19.70 19.70 6.1'08 Increase co-pays;change to Medex 21Part D 3.B%/6 1%
1-1-09 Medex 2 and Part D 19%
t 6-1-09 Switch to tiered product(like GIC) -21/61-27%
1-1-10 Medex 2 and Part D 49%
TOTAL 203.00 205.60 207.0 206.40 205.80 _ 9.7%
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® - SALARY LEVELS 2011 CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCCESS
Were you assisted in a timely manner?
• 251 regular municipal employees(not including seasonal) Good %
• 113 non-union employees Excellent s0.3.3z%
• 6 Municipal Unions Was the person who assisted you knowledgeable?
3 contracts settled for FY2011-55 employees Good 9.68%
3 contracts under negotiation-83 employees Excellent 90.32% i
bid you accomplish what you came foR_
For FY2011.,Ito COLA beyond what is in place on 6-30-10 Good
For FY2011:no step movement except for employees who Excellent 96.77%
complete their probationary period. o
Was the person you spoke with professional/courteous? _
Good - 0.001/6
Excellent I 100A0
® �Achieving results together »»�a ® Finance Team
with limited resources /,. .
Records
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Permits
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Department-
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issues, r RMHS
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OypteransQav year
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School May 3, 2010
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:36 p.m., there being a
quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag given.
Motion made by Ben Tafoya to bring Article 13 off the table
Presentation given by Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager - giving an update on the
Emergency Meeting of the Board of Selectman prior to Town Meeting - Peter gave an update on .
the Boil Water issued by the MWRA
Moderator, Alan Foulds excused himself to due to possible conflict of interest, ownership of a
restaurant in Reading. Town Clerk, Laura Gemme requested nominations for an Acting
Moderator; Ben Tafoya nominated Paul Dustin.
Motion for Paul Dustin to act as Moderator Carried
ARTICLE 13 —On motion by George Hines, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was voted to
accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L, § 2(a) to impose a local
sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town by a vendor at the rate of
.75 percent of the gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals to take effect
July 1, 2010.
Presentations given by Marsie West and Barry Berman
FinCom Report given by Barry Berman in support 6-1-0.
Bylaw Committee Report given by Philip Pacino- Bylaw Committee does not support Article 13
School Committee Report given by Charles Robinson - School Committee unanimous supports
Article 13
After some discussion a Motion was made by Frank Driscoll, Precinct 3 to move the question
2/3 Vote required
32 Voted in the affirmative
117 Voted in the negative
Motion to move the Question Does Not Carry
After some discussion a Motion was made by Nancy Graham, Precinct 4 to move the question
213 Vote required
125 Voted in the affirmative
19 Voted in the negative
Motion to move the Question Carries
Motion made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 for a Roll Call Count-20 votes for Roll Call Count must be
present-21 voted for Roll Call
Motion for Roll Call Vote Carried
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Roll Call Vote taken-Members voted as follows
116 Voted in the affirmative J
35 Voted in the negative
36 Did not cast a vote
Members vote attached
Motion Carried
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Annual Town Meeting-2010
Roll Call Vote-Article 13
'ount Last Name_ First Name MI Address Term Position Vote
} l :Andrews ;Francis ;J 175 Dana Road 2012 Y
iJohn_- Ji (26 Francis Street 2013 N
2 .!Arena
3 (Benjamin Roy A Pr 105 Colonial Drive 2011 Y
4 ;Clarke ---[Sheila `M r 536 Haverhill-Stree t 2013 ( -
-5 1'Connery __[Thomas William �' X101 Beaver Road 2012 N--
Crawford Lynne IA ! !10 Eastway 2011 ; Y
6
7 ICrosman-Chabra !Lin ! 156 Colonial Drive 2012 Y
D'Entremont !Keith !J j 392 Haverhill Street `2011 ! N
9 D'Entremont Roger ;J :398 Haverhill Street !2011 ! -
N
10 !Dockser :Mark L i 110 Beaver Road 2011
11 Docktor Nancy A 371 Pearl Street 2012 I
12 Herlihy Andrew 1K 10 Field Pond Drive 2012
�_ .._ ..._..-
13 Huntington-Stager. Nancy 42 Autumn Lane 2012 N I
'14 .Lee David Francis I IJr 55 Beaver Road !2012 "-
15 Mounteer Ellen 199 Colonial Drive (2011 Y
16 i Mulroy Sheila
!M 107 Eastway 2013 Clerk_ - -Y
_
17 O'Keefe Ronald Thomas IJr X44 Batchelder Road 12013 Chairperson ; N
18 'Patterson - - ;Joseph iE 18 Granger Avenue 2013
1 Y
19 Perry Paula 7 40 Beaver Road 2011 _ ' _Y
1_
20 I Perry `Steven L 140 Beaver Road 2013 ? - - - Y
21 �Rigney James !F t22 Brewer Lane '2013 � Y
22 ;Stager James
iE 42 Autumn Lane 12012 Y
I _--_-- __-�__ _• -. -
23 Webb 1Douglass E 309 Pearl.Street 2013 _ Y -
_ _ s
24 Webb I Elaine L 309 Pearl Street 2011 I -Y
Notes:'
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Precinct 1
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Annual Town Meeting-2010
Roll Call Vote-Article 13
Count Last Name First Name _ MI
Address TVot- -
27 Chequessett Road ' Y
1 iBastiam Anthony 2 Corinearney Joseph T Sr 26B Carnation Circle "-
3 Coumounduros Peter G I 24 Smith Aveune -195 Salem Street ` Y
4 Ford Christine
Iozzo _ Denise M I i30 Johanna Drive 2013 'L Jerk —
Y
i Y
T i 130 Azalea Circle 2012
6 Janowski Karen —_..i_..
7 (Lam Wei 'E 150 Pleasant Street '20 11 - - - - Y`
8 Malinski Lizabeth 'Ann ;26 Harrison Street 2012
-- --- - -
V 9 (McDonald Gerard 1 14 John Street 2011 -
- - -----_
10 McNeice (Pau) �F 20 Johanna Drive 2011 f I
-- ---- --
•
11 I Moore Richard - _ Y
' -'--- -• ---- 2012
R 236 Salem Street
i-----•----__._....�--.. __ -_
5 Elm Street 2012
! i
12 Morelli K b rt - ( i
----- Y .
13 Nelson
Ian IA 266 Haverhill Street 2013
Thomas B 150 Chequessett Road 2012 -- - I -
Rourke
14 O — - ��
18 Thorndike Street 2011
15 O'Sullivan David H ; __-
i
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16 Peters Reginald T I 73 Bay State Road 2011 Y
g _ �---�I----�
Brooks E - 16 Eaton Street 2013
17 Rice
Anthony IL ;95 Timberneck Drive .2013 Y
18 Rickley ` --- -----
19 ;Robertson ;Paul IF 19 Elm Street. 2013 . -
- - N
Rita 'C i 9 Elm Street _ (.2012
20 .Robertson -- ---- --- . ..-- i
21 Ryan Priscilla ' 142 John Street ;2013
22 Snow .George 1A 1 237 Salem Street #2 12011
_ -- ------ ---r--I----- _T_.
14 Belmont Street 12011
23 S
-- ullivan 'John B-- _•-- — ----- i ' 13 13
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24 ;Sullivan iKim IMarie 1 Charles Street #C 12012
Notes:
Precinct 2
Town of Reading 248
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Roll Call Vote-Article 13
:n-]l Last Name First Name P�9I Address Term Position Vote
71 Blanchard 'Norman W 276 Ash Street 2011
2 j Brungardt Christopher L 1 324 South Street 2012 -
Y
3 Craven j David A 22 Beech Street -_ 2011
4 Crook I Stephen j L _ 1137 Pleasant Street _ 2201122
M 58 Curtis Street 20 12 Y
5 (D'Alessio . Joseph _
6 Downing William H ( 14 Avon Street 1'12013 Clerk -
- X2012 Chairperson I Y
7 'Driscoll Francis P 7 Ordway Terrace � P
Jeanne Macdonald 13 Cross Street !L011 Y
8 Duran Jean �
-- - • �- N
9 Eagleston - ±Richard W Jr (51 Cross Street -2011
10 IFratto Kara Marie - 129 Pleasant St 12013 i
170 Walnut Street 2013 ( Y
11 Hank William M _.__... _--�-----
i Y
12 Hank Linda A ]�77O Walnut Street 2013 (- -- -
A 1274 Ash Street 2011 ) -
:13 Hurley Lawrence I
i
��- Randall W I 11 Cross Street .2.01 - N -
14 Jones - - -
15 10ston iSteven - G 166 Sturges Road, - 2013 -
�- S.K 18 Bolton Street 2012
16 -!Rojas
'Eileen I i
(Nicholas J 221 South Street 2012 Y
17 jSafina
C ? 323 South Street 2011 ( Y -
18 Spinney Sheila
19 ;Tibbetts Kathleen IM j 512 Summer Avenue 2011 ; Y
20 ;Tuttle David +B i ,27 Heather Drive ^-- 2012 i --
21 Tuttle !Jason D F27 Heather Drive - f2013 ( -
22 `Westerman - iJoseph ;P i 17 Avon Street 2012 - - Y
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Precinct 3
Town of Reading 249
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Roll Call Vote-Article 13
Count Last Name First Name MI
Address Term Position Vot
1 Abate -I Richard P 280 Woburn Street 2013 ' _- Y......
.
-- - i Y
2 Barnes ;Jonathan E 41 Pratt Street q20122
--- i-- ---I !
' H 39 Ellis Avenue Y
3 Cameron Lynne H 4 Fremont Street , N
4 ;Coco — Richard -
15 Holly Road 2013 ! ----- ` N
5 !Curtis Richard H
--_.- i arie ;J ( 158 Oak Street !2011 N
y ! hen
7 Gold ':Stephen
A 42 Berkeley Street 2013 !
8 Graham Nancy M ! 126 Holly Road 12011 ,Chairperson ; Y
_. _.__-•
9 Graham !Russell IT ! 68 Maple Ridge Road !2011 j !
---
1 W 103 Oak Street 2013
i
10 !Grimes .Andrew _ ----
- __. . .Y
M
11 IHartzler Glen j119 West Street 20012 12 !T Clerk
i -- -----
! - 1 M i 21 Sherwood Road 12012 i ) Y
!Michelle
12 ;Hopkinson , -
_. _ - - —�---- ------— i
David
132 Oak Street 12011 _Y{
13 'Lautman i i
games !G i10 Sylvan Road 2012 : ( Y'
14 Lenox
15 Loughlin !Thomas J 24 Oak Street 12012
E j 1,80 Red Gate Lane X2013 Y
16 (McDonald ;Richard
M 117 Pine Ridge Road 2011
17 ?Simmons !Harry 1 ------ ---------.--.... --- - ..._ - ----
18 ;Tafoya :
'2011 Y
' jBen ! ;40 Oak Street �
- -- - J California Road 2011 ; Y
�23 Ca19 ;Twomey Nancy -�
20 Vinciguerra !Ralph L 198 Pine Ridge Road j2013 _ Y
L 198 Pine Ridge Road 2012 I Y
21 !Vinciguerra ;Lon
22 ;West !Marsie K i3 Whitehall Lane 2011 j
--i-_.___i ---_•-
23 ;Wilson
!Matthew i L 385 Summer Avenue 12013 I Y
IMeghan IA X40 Oak Street 12013 Y
24 !Young
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Precinct 4
Town of Reading 250
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Roll Call Vote-Article 13
U-puntj Last Name First Name MI Address Term Position Vote
1 iAdams Charles L F13 Riverside Drive Z013 Y
2 Anderson Linda L chool Street 2012 Y
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- -r-------- Y
3 Anthony Camille W ,26 Orchard Park Drive. 2011 ( --
-4 j Barnes Dorman S 11 Bancroft Avenue 2012 --Y
— 5 Binda Angela F 10 Orchard Park Drive 2011 Clerk Y
6 (Cotter Bernard Daniel_— Sr 49 Riverside Drive --- 2012 ( ---
I ;
12013
7 Dinardo ,Christina �L 129 High Street _ i
i I M 33 Knollwood Road 2011
8 !Dirocco Gina _.. .-..
12011
IC 3 Orchard Park Drive
9 j Dustin I Paul i ---
10 ;Foley 'Kenneth
143 Chute Street !2011 Y
11Fuller — IRobert �L 1450 Summer Avenue 22013 Y
I Bo m 2S i 11 Jade Terrace 2012
12 i Garrison — i -
13 Giacalone (Susan A ! 9 Orchard Park Drive 2013 ,
` K 18 Buckingham Drive 2012 l N
'14 Higgott Eleanor
!Janice IM ,22 Mt. Vernon Street '2013 Chairperson Y
15 Jones -----------
16 `.Kelley - ----'_---- Timothy J ! X84 Woburn Street - -2011 Y
17 Mabius Lawrence E ,59 Riverside Drive 2012 i
'Gary M 33 Dudley Street 2011 Y
18 Nihan --
P 78 Sunn side Avenue 2013 - -- ( N
19 O'Sullivan Patrick y
20 IPacino iPhilip 1B 5 Washington Street !2013 I N
--I_ -i—--- --
21 'Rushworth Philip 136 Knollwood Road :2012 Y
22 ;Shaffer Frederick :S '67 Woburn Street ;2011 N
- 23 ,Snyder ,Gina IM 11 Jadem Terrace t2012
24 'Talbot David A 75 Linden Street r2013 i -- - Y —
Precinct 5
Town of Reading 251
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Roll Call Vote-Article 13
Address Term Position Vote
;
Count Last Name First Name_ MI Ad_
1 !Berman Barry IC 154 Longview Road --- 2012 -_- - Y
2 -'Bonazoli —' James E ;100 Grove Street -- 2012 I -
---i --
i
31 Enos Circle 2011
3 IColorusso Ralph IA _ ---�---
-- — -- ------- i Y
!4 ID'Addario :Ronald M i 91 Summer Avenue 2011
Diana M I10 Laneton Way 2013
5 Kaine - ---
6 I Mandell Jacquelyn A 441 Lowell Street 2011
- - -- - —;' -{--r------ --
j L 441 Lowell Street 2011 ! N
7 'Mandell Robert _ 1 -
!John - M
8 Miles 1532 West Street 2011 ! N
---- ----- -
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9 - Mulvey — IJames P '8 Palmer Hill Avenue 2012 Chairperson : N
i _.!
i 125 Summer Avenue 2012 ! Y
10 �O'Neill i Mary Ellen I _-- •-•-•__— T-------...-
Thomas J ! 22 Garrett Road 2012 !
11 (Parr _
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----- M (22 Garrett Road 2012 ' Y
12 Parr Mary 42 Willow Street 2011 D
; i
13 Phillips . Gan' --•-•--- �----_ —:.._. __
14 Phillips Linda IM '42 Willow Street 2013
15 `Piper Allison IM 42 Willow Street 2013 j
i Y
Chuck ; ;81 Pros ect Street TO1
16 .Robinson 17 :Russell John W ;23 Plymouth Road -----� -- -
` !F X25 Arnold Avenue 2013 Clerk Y
18 ;Selvitelli Greg -
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--
. . . ---- Y
19 Shields Peter ! 31 Randall Road 2011 - i
20 ;Smith Beverly Lynn 143 Enos Circle 2012 -
---- --- - --- -,-r- — -
21 Smith ;Chad -- - R :517 West Street 2013 _ - N---
_____.
17 Palmer Hill Road 2013 i Y
22 Wood-Beckwith Drucilla -.--
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Town of Reading
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Roll Call Vote-Article 13
^ount Last Name First Name MI Address Term Position
Vote
1 iAnderson !Carl F III 74 Whittier Road 2011 Y
2 !Caruso (Christopher 77 Hartshorn Street 2011 ,
3 Chiappini Michele Weber 50 Locust Street 2011 Y
4 Commito Ellen C f 78 Hanscom Avenue 2011 Y
5 Dahl — Harvey J Pete 16 Tennyson Road 2011
i 32 Vale Road 2013 f Y
— 6 Donnelly-Moran Charles V i
i 2012 ! Y
7 :Doucette jJeffrey iM I 30 Vale Road - -
8 !Downing Jesse M 191 Whittier Road 12012 - -
j -- — --
John K Jack 91 Whittier Road 2011 Y
9 Downing --
10 I Foodman Martin J ` 21 Hanscom Avenue 2012
,
V 35 Grand.Street 2011 ( - -
11 Nines George
12 Jarrin Hurtado Mario A 36 Parkview Road 2012 -
13 Kozlowski Norman (F 16 Weston Road 2013 -
+ B 127 Auburn Street 12013
14 !Matheson Nancy
I -- - -- -- --�--
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15 I McGoldrick Moira 18 Winthrop Avenue ;2012 jCl.erk i Y
- r----- — --- -- - -- -- -----T
16 Michaud
!Sandra J l 137 Estate Lane i-2013 !
! �
Darlene C 193 Lowell Street
2013 Y
17 �Porter � �-1 --------
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72 Winthro Avenue 2013 1 Y
18 �l Sansalone l Frances C ----Winthrop
19 'Schubert 1 Richard �W 119 Winthrop Avenue 2013
C 115 Hanscom Avenue 2013
ZO Segalla John
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21 !Struble Jeffrey
22 Walsh (Bryan E 58 Grand Street 2011 - Y —
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- Karl E 60 Highland Street 2012 N
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Denise D 228 Forest Street 2012 Chairperson i Y
24 i Wyer 1— --- --
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1 Beckman Robert J 26 Sunset Rock Ln 2011 ( Y
2 Brown William --- C 28 Martin Rd 12011 -- N
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4 Cooper Kendra IJG - 20 Covey Hill Road 2013 - I N
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5 ;Davadch Scott 'L 8 Twin Oaks Rd 2012 --- Y
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6 iEhl 'Charles IS 1249 Franklin St 2012 Y
1Finch William iO 1' 151 Mill St 12012 -"-
8 iGolini :Donald J 162 Martin Rd 2011
9 Golini !Kathleen IE �62 Martin Rd- - _ '2011 Y
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10 I Hecht !Olive i B j 73 Martin Road 2013
William jJ Sr 173 Martin Rd X2013 Y
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12 ;Herrick Karen Gatelyi9 Dividence Rd 12012 iChairperson _ N
13 Koppel I Paula 1 D ' 60 Lilah• Ln 12011 1 Y
14 Lloyd !Patricia J I 388 Franklin St 12013 I Yt
15 !Lordan �]ames . F IJr X26 Fairchild Dr 2013 I ---- N
16 MacKenzie tBruce - A i 102 Sanborn Ln - - 12012 ' -T
1 Robert ! 384 Franklin St !2011 Y
17 ;Nordstrand I I I -.`--._-_.• .•--Y_---.-- _..-- _---.- _-•_
18 .Perry (George B !II 1230 Franklin St ;2013 ^--- -
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19 Rogers :Elizabeth I H ; :88 Colburn Rd :2012 I
20 `Russell John H '91 Spruce Rd !2013
21 !Russell Margaret W j 191 Spruce Rd --- 2013 j
- 22 Stosez -- ----- 'Richard _--- jJ 125 Emerson St - 12012 ! ---
23 -Tucci Kenneth R ; -18 Buckskin Dr 2011 ! -- --- - Y -
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sum of $61,001 for� ' Road sewer, including any purpose of constructing the California
associated ~~~^-' -- that
'-- -e appropriation,unexpended proceeds of the Tcwn's Sewer'Bono« dated November 1'2007 which were issued
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for the of the Sunnysido /kanue sewer pursuant tothe vote of the Town Meeting
passed on April 30' 2007 // c|e 23\; and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any
other action necessary tn carry out this project; provided, however that no expenditure shall be
mode hereunder until the Board of determine `which determination shall be
conclusive) that after the transfer of such unexpended bond proceeds, the remaining amount of
unexpended bond proceeds from the Town's Sewer Bonds dated November 1` 2007 is sufficient
hn complete the Surnyside Avenue sewer project referred toabove.
Presentation given byGeorge Zernbouras - PronentotonAttached
F\nComRepod given by�K8a�he vvVW|snn -Fin(�ornvotedtoouppo�7-O-O
2/3 Vote required
125 Voted in the affirmative
1 Voted in the negative
Motion Carried
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ARTICLE 21 - Un motion by Richard Schubert member of Board of Selectmen, itwas voted to
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accept the prnvi�onoofK0assochuse�e General Low Chapter 148, Section 261 which prov�es
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that ^ny building constructed or substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of
-� nevv-`nstrucbonand occupied invvho|eorinpa�for residenba|purposes and containing not less
than four dwelling units including but not |i[nibad to lodging houamm, boarding housea, mportments,
hotels,`- condominiums and group ,residences shall be equipped with on automatic sprinkler
system inaccondance'vviththe Massachusetts State Building Code.
Presentation given bv Chief Burns, Fire Depertment-Presentetion Attached .
�Bylaw Committee voted |nsu. .000rt 3-0-0
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Requests Town Meeting accept National statistics show that properly
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 installed and maintained automatic fire
Section 26i as a local option. sprinkler systems help save lives.
—This law requires residential buildings with —This law improves the life safety of _
four or more units to be equipped with fire residents in larger residential buildings.
sprinklers when: • Because fire sprinkler systems react so
quickly,they can dramatically reduce the
They are constructed new.
Or substantially rehabilitated to constitute heat,flames,and smoke produced in a fire.
the equivalent of new construction.
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Currently,residential buildings are not
required to be equipped with automatic
sprinklers unless: _ - -
-it is a high rise building(over 70 feet in !
height). -
-The building exceeds 12,000 square feet. _
—A mixed use building would be required to
be sprinkiered if it exceeded 7,500 square — v
feet
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Communities that are geographically close to
Reading that have adopted Massachusetts
General Law Chapter 148 Section 26i:
Wakefield
North Reading
• Stoneham '
Winchester
Woburn
• Burlington
Wilmington
North Andover
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ARTICLE 22 — On motion by Stephen Goldy, member of Board of Selectmen, it was voted to
indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 22.
-- Motion Carried
ARTICLE 23 - On motion by Kara Fratto, it was voted to amend Article 2, Town Meeting, of the
Town of Reading General Bylaws as follows (new language in italics):
1.1 General
.. 2.1.9 Any tax and/or fee increase rejected by a vote of Town Meeting cannot be
brought back before Town Meeting for approval for a period of eighteen (18)
months. Nothing in this section limits the Town's ability to put such tax and/or
fee increase on the ballot at the next local election for voter approval,
Motion made by Kara Fratto, Precinct 3 to Indefinitely Postpone
Motion to Postpone Carried
ARTICLE 24 — On motion by Ben Tafoya, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey a sewer easement to the owner of the land located at,
757 Main Street which easement is shown on a plan entitled: "Easement Plan 767 Main Street
Reading, Massachusetts, dated February 25, 2010, upon such terms and conditions and for
such consideration as the Board of Selectmen deems to be in the best interest of the Town.
Information given by George Zambouras -See Attachment
213 Vote required
Declared unanimous by Moderator
Motion Carried
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719.60' t Deed Book 41433 Poge 279
iron Rod 2 Deed Book 3273 Poga 146
' (Fnd) 3 Plan Book 779 Plon 47
4 Plon(1286 1 1974
5 Plon 1 Lond in Reodin,,MA
Prop.Flr.Stollen,Seote 1'=20'Dee.1988
2GNING DISTRICT—A40
I certify UNOt the property-lines shown hereon ere the lines
dividing existing ownerohip,and the Imes of street.end ways
.hewn ore the..of Public or private street..1—dy est.bli,hed• EASEMENT PLAN
and that no new Ones for diwlen of..isunq ownership w far, 767 MAIN STREET
now way.are.hewn.
i cortify that this pion wo.prepared In oocordonce with . READING, MASSACHUSETTS
the Odes and regulations of the Ragister.of Deed.. Prepared By
LeBlanc Survey Associates, Inc.
161 Holten Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-6012
February 25, 2010 Scale: 1"--20' '
HOR. SCALE IN FEET
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ARTICLE 25.— -On motion by James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman -of Board of Selectmen, it was
voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept the conveyance of drainage easements
located on Howard Street which easements are shown on a plan entitled: "Plan of Drainage
— Easement Howard Street, Reading, Massachusetts, dated February 2, 2010," upon such terms
and conditions and for such consideration as the Board of Selectmen deems to be in the best
interest of the Town.
Information presented by'George Zambouras _See Attachment
2/3 Vote required
Declared unanimous by Moderator
Motion Carried
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ARTICLE 26 — On motion by Nicholas Safina, Chairman of Community Planning & Development
Commission it was voted to'amend Section 2.0, Definitions,.Section 2.2.22 and Section 6.3, j
Nonconforming Uses and Structures, of the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws by deleting in their
entirety Section 2,2.22 and Section 6.3, and inserting in their place the following new definition
and section:
Motion made by Ben Tafoya to Dispense of Reading of Article
Motion to Dispense Carded
Definitions (New)
2.2.22 Nonconforming -A lawful pre-existing building, structure, vacant lot, or use of buildings
or land that does not conform to the zoning regulations for the district in which it is located, but did
conform at the time it was built or established.
6.3 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
4.
6.3.1 Applicability:
This. bylaw shall not apply to uses or structures lawfully in existence or lawfully begun, or to a
building or Special Permit- issued before the first publication of notice of the public hearing
required by G.L. c. 40A, s. 5 at which this bylaw, or any relevant part thereof, was adopted. No
modification of a lawfully existing nonconforming use or structure is-allowed.except as authorized
hereunder.
6.3.2 Nonconforming Uses.
The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit to change or extend a nonconforming use only
if it determines that such change or extension shall not be substantially more detrimental than the
existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. The following types of changes to
nonconforming uses may be considered by the Board of Appeals:
a. Modification or extension of the existing nonconforming use;
b. Change from one nonconforming.use to another, less detrimental, nonconforming use.
Once a nonconforming use is changed to a conforming use, there is no authority to allow the
property to-revert to a nonconforming use.
6.3.3 Nonconforming Structures:
6.3.3.1 The Building Inspector may issue a Building Permit for an-interior renovation,
interior alteration or interior reconstruction of a pre-existing, nonconforming structure that does or
will not extend the nonconformity or create a new nonconformity.
— . . .2--`t`he oar o ppea s may gran a pecia ermi -ffo recons ruc , ex en , a er, or ---- �--
change a nonconforming structure in accordance with this section only if it determines that such
reconstruction, extension, alteration or change does not increase the nonconforming nature of
said structure or create a new nonconformity and shall not be substantially more detrimental than
the existing nonconforming structure to the neighborhood. The fallowing types of changes to
nonconforming structures may be considered by the Board of Appeals:
a. A reconstruction, extension or structural change;
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b. An alteration to provide for a substantially different purpose or for the same purpose in a
substantially different manner or to a substantially greater extent.
- 6.3.3.3 For purposes of this bylaw, an increase in the .nonconforming nature of a
structure will result when the portion added.to-the structure violates any provision of this Zoning
By-Law applicable at the time of application for the building permit required for such addition. An
increase in the nature of a nonconforming structure will not result from a mere replacement,
without undue delay, of a nonconforming portion thereof.
6.3.3.4 Nothing in this bylaw shall .prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe
condition of any building or structure, or part thereof, declared unsafe by the Building Inspector.
6.3.4 Variance Required:
Except as provided in Section 6.3.5 herein, the reconstruction,extension or structural change of.a
nonconforming structure in such a manner as to increase an existing nonconformity, or create a
new nonconformity, including the extension of an exterior wall at or along the same
nonconforming distance within a required yard, shall require the issuance of a variance.from the
Board of Appeals.
6.3.5 Alteration of Nonconforming Single and Two-Family Residential Structures—As
of Right:
Nonconforming single and two-family residential structures may be extended, altered or
structurally changed (collectively "alteration") upon a determination by the Building Inspector that
such proposed alteration does not increase the nonconforming nature of said structure. The' .
Building Inspector may issue a Building Permit under any of the following circumstances:
a. For the alteration of a single or two-family structure which will not increase the footprint of the
existing structure, create a new dimensional nonconformity or extend an existing dimensional
nonconformity, provided that the existing height restrictions shall not be exceeded. This
clause shall apply regardless of whether the lot complies with the current area and/or
frontage requirements;
b. For the. alteration of a single or two-family structure that is located on 'a lot which is
nonconforming only with respect to area, where such alteration will comply with all current
setback, yard, lot coverage and building,height requirements;
c. For the alteration of a single or two-family structure that is located on a lot which is
nonconforming only with respect to frontage where such alteration complies with all current
setback, yard, lot coverage and building height requirements; and
d. For the alteration of a single or two-family structure which encroaches upon one or more
required yard or setback areas, where the alteration,will comply with all current setback, yard,
lot coverage and building height requirements.
6.3.6 Alteration of Nonconforming Single and Two-Family Residential Structures — by
Special Permit:
In the event that the Building Inspector determines, after consideration of Section 6.3.5 above,
that the nonconforming nature of such structure would be increased by the proposed extension,
alteration or change, the Board of Appeals .may, by special permit, allow such extension,
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alteration or change where it determines that the proposed extension, alteration or change will not
be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure to the neighborhood. -
6.3:7 Reconstruction after Catastrophe:
A lawful, pre-existing, nonconforming single or two-family building, structure or use, which has
been destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty may be re-established, restored or
reconstructed within two years of occurrence of the damage or destruction. Re-establishment,
restoration or reconstruction shall be permitted provided that there is no increase in the degree of
the nonconformity.
Any proposed change of use is subject to the provisions of this bylaw.
6.3.8 Voluntary Demolition and Reconstruction:
6.3.8.1 Any new construction, following voluntary demolition of a nonconforming
structure, shall be in conformance with this Zoning By-Law, except in the following
circumstances:
a. A single-family or two-family dwelling which is nonconforming only-with respect to lot size
and/or frontage may be voluntarily removed or demolished and replaced by a new single-
family or two-family dwelling. Such reconstruction must comply with the current
dimensional controls for the district in which the dwelling is located.
b. In the event that the proposed.reconstruction would (a) cause the structure to exceed the
volume or area of the original nonconforming structure or (b} cause the structure to be:
located other than on the original footprint, a special permit shall be required from the
Board of Appeals prior to such demolition. The Board of Appeals may, by Special Permit,
allow such reconstruction where it determines that the proposed reconstruction will not be
substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure to the
neighborhood.
C. A detached accessory structure which is accessory to a single-family or two-family
dwelling that has nonconforming setbacks may be demolished and a new accessory
structure may be built in the same footprint; provided, that the new accessory structure
does not exceed the existing height and size limitations for accessory structures.
6.3.9 Abandonment or Non-Use:
A nonconforming use of a structure or land that has been abandoned or not used for a period of
two (2) years, shall lose its protected status and be subject to all of the provisions of this Zoning
By-Law.
Presentation given by Jean Delios- Presentation Attached
CPDC Report given by Nicholas Safina-Voted to support 4-0
Bylaw Committee Report given by Phillip Pacino-Voted to support 3-0
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Declared unanimous by Moderator
After Some Discussion by Town Meeting Members
Motion Carried
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Section 6.3 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures
TOWN OF READING Background—
? Community Planning&Development Commission s Portions of the existing By-Law section have been
confusing;many have expressed the need for
revision
••,..:�.- �' L � '°� a Litigation is pending,appealing ZBA interpretation of
certain provisions of the existing By-Law
Areas of the existing By-Law unnecessarily restate
the statutory provisions of G.L.c.40A,Section 6.
This requires changing the Town by-law whenever
_ — there is a meaningful change to the State statute
Proposed Amendments to Non-Conforming Section 6.3
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Non-Conforming Uses and Structures Section 6.3 Non-Conforing Us _
es and Structures
Developing Proposed Changes- What is Non-Conforming?
x Town Counsel recommended deletion of existing = A use or structure that complied with zoning when it was
Section 6.3 in its entirety built,but subsequent changes to the zoning now make it
k A new Section 6.3 is proposed,designed to clarify and Non-Conforming in one or more ways
simplify the regulations by which a non-conforming -
use or structure can be altered,extended,or rebuilt 9 A business has operated at
this property sincet930s,
Town Counsel drafted new language based on review p >= before Reading adopted
of similar zoning by-laws in other communities Zoning By-Laws in 1942
- - _ (now zoned residential).
The CPDC consulted with the ZBA to solicit comments
and input into the draft language
Section 6.3 Non-Confonning Uses and Structures Section 6.3 Nun-Conforming Uses and Structures
Current Definition New Definition
2-2.22 Non-Conforming a 2.2.22 Non-Conforming
A condition,structure or use Inconsistent with this By- A lawful pre-existing building,structure,vacant lot,or
Law,and lawfully in existence at the time the provision use of buildings or land that does not conform to the
with which it does not conform became effective zoning regulations for the district in which it is located,
�ut did doni'orm at the time It was built or estab Is5ed.
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Section 6.3 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures ;Section 6.3 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures --
What is the purpose of 6.3? 6.3.2-Non-Conforming Uses
State law(G.L.40A sec 6)restricts the alteration,
change or extension of non-conforming uses and + The ZBA may issue a Special Permit to change or extend a non-
structures. The zoning By-Law defines the conditions conforming use,onIv if it determines that such change or extension
under which changes or extensions of such structures is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood.
and uses are allowed. Changes to non-conforming uses that may be considered by the
S try a•: y g.. 5 ZBA include:
4,U:;;:%.:- t ''! i j Mod ration or extension of the existing non-conforming use
4 , Change from one non-conforming use to another,less
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detrimental,non-conforming use.
" Once a conforming use is established,there is no authority to allow
the property to revert to a non-conforming use.
285 Main St.-Nonconforming due to setback requirements
_ Section 63 Non-Conforming Uses and Srrucrures Section 6.3 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures
6.3.5 Non-Conforming Single- -v 3C tlf l.w�
Family or Two-Family Homes
6.3.3-Non-Conforming Structures In lead may issue the building
Inspector may issue a building
• permit for the alteration of a single zEar_Ye.i> I
The ZBA may issue a Special Permit for alteration of a or two-family home if the result: utrt
non-conforming structure,provided the result: , Doak not increase the existing _ —-_ _ t
structure footprint,or (� �t"Y_'
Does not increase an existing nonconformity j is non-conforming only with
respect to lot area,or ,f•;yraL,f,•''•�' �` :•, + jl'y,,,
Does not create a new nonconformity , Is non-conforming only with
' respect to lot frontage,or
16 not substantially more detrimental to the , is non-conforming only due to "tl q JEA I
neighborhood existing intrusion on required
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And,it does not increase any
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= The proposed By-Law changes clarify and 6.3.7 Reconstruction After Catastrophe
simplify the criteria,allowing many owners who w A pre-existing,nonconforming single-family or two-
want to fix up their homes to deal directly with family building,structure,or use,which has been
the Building Inspector. destroyed or heavily damaged by fire or other
casualty,may be re-established,restored,or
The proposed changes also clarify when a reconstructed within two years of occurrence of the
Special Permit from the ZBA is required. ...d�P tr�tr nstrrirtiln•provided—__ _ -- --------
a The new By-Law clarifies what is intended by Re-establishment,restoration,and/or reconstruction
"Reconstruction After Catastrophe"and does not increase the degree of the nonconformity
"Voluntary Demolition and Reconstruction"
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6.3.8 Voluntary Demolition&Reconstruction 5 Asingle-family or two-family dwelling that is non-conforming
y emo only with respect to lot size and/or lot frontage,may be
Not specifically authorized by the State statute(G.L. voluntarily demolished and replaced by a new single-family or
two-family dwelling,provided such construction complies with
c40A,Sec 6),but is permitted by current 6.3.17. The the current dimensional controls for the district In which the
proposed language clarifies this act. dwelling is located.
• 4 Any new construction,following voluntary demolition of a A Special Permit from the ZBA is required prior to demolition if
the proposed reconsttuction:
non-conforming structure,is subject to the provisions of
the By-Law. ., Exceeds the volume and/or area of the existing structure
Relocates the structure from the pre-existing footprint
An accessory structure that is demolished must be rebuilt on
the same footprint and may not exceed the existing height and
size limitations for accessory structures.
Section 6.3 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures r—.—_— — — PFAK. IT LINE
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iz The revised by-law clarifies the rules for e_e a>zya c
modifying a non-conforming use or structure. ,-rsufLOf�lc Lit e l
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ARTICLE 27–On motion by Nicholas Safina, Chairman of CPDC, it was voted to amend Section
2.0 Definitions, 2.2.29 Sign, Section 4.3.3 Site Plan Review and Section 6.2, Signs,-of the Town
of Reading Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety 2.2.29., 4.3.3.5.1.a., 4.3.3.6.f. and Section
6.2, and inserting in its place the following new sections:
Motion made by Ben Tafoya to dispense of the reading of article
Motion to Dispense Carried
New Definition in Section 2.2.29 to read,
2.2.29 Sign: Any word or combination of number, emblem, picture, design, trademark or other
device including the support structure of freestanding signs.
Signage is the collection of signs. Signage does not include temporary holiday
decorations, historical date markers or plaques, or artwork that contains no
commercial messages.
The words in italics in the following two paragraphs show language to be added in the
existing bylaw.
4.3.3.5.1.a.
Site Layout, which shall contain the boundaries of the lot(s) in the proposed
development, proposed structures, drives, parking, fences, walls, walks, outdoor
lighting, signage, loading facilities, and areas for snow storage after plowing:
The first sheet in this plan shall be a locus plan, at a scale acceptable to CPDC,
showing the entire project and its relation to the existing areas, buildings and
roads for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet from the project boundaries or
such other distance as may be approved or required by the staff.
4.3.3.6.f
Minimize unreasonable departure from the *character, materials, signage and
scale of buildings in the vicinity, as viewed from public ways and places;
To replace Section 6.2 entirely with the following:
6.2 SIGNS
6.2.1 Signs perform important functions in the community such as communicating
messages and providing information about goods and services available. Because
signs potentially have detrimental impact on the visual and perceptual environment,
signs must be regulated. It is the intent of Section 6.2 of the zoning by-law to protect
property values, create an attractive business climate, enhance and protect the
physical appearance of the community and to encourage the most appropriate use
of the land. This section will also assist those installing signs within the Town of
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- maintenance of such signs.
6.2.1.2 Applicability: A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created or
maintained only in conformity with the provisions of this Section.
6.2.1.3. Zoning Districts: The zoning districts are as shown on the official zoning map
which is on file with the Engineering Department and the Town Clerk's Office and can
also be found on the Town website. Reading has also adopted a Downtown Smart
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Growth District (DSGD) and a Gateway Smart Growth District (GSGD). Please refer
to Section 4.12 for DSGD regulations and Section 4.11 for GSGD regulations.
6.2.2. Definitions: For the purposes of Section 6.2., the following terms shall have the
- meanings hereby assigned to them:
a. Awning Sign: A sign painted on or attached to the cloth, canvas or metal cover of a
movable or stationary frame of the fixed, hinged, rolled or folding type of awning.
b. Banner or Pennant: Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted or
affixed at one or more edges:
c. Beacon: A stationary or revolving light, not primarily illuminating a sign, which flashes or
projects illumination, single color or multi-colored, in any manner which is intended to
attract or divert attention, except any such fixture which is required by the Federal
Aviation Administration or a similar agency, and is .installed and operated under the
safety regulations of such agency.
d. Bulletin Board: Any sign erected by a charitable, educational, or religious institution or a
public body on its property for purposes of announcing events which are held on the
premises, and contains no commercial information.
e. Commercial Message: Any sign wording, logo or other representation that directly or
indirectly names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, sale or
sales event or other commercial activity.
f. Facade: The area of the face of a building, typically the principal or front wall of a
building.
g. Free-Standing sign: Any and every sign erected on or permanently affixed to the land,
including any and every sign that is not attached to a building.
h. Halo Lighting: Light showing from the back of or from within a letter or graphic shape out
towards the surface that the letter or graphic is mounted on without having any light
visible through the face of the letter or graphic.
i. Informational and Directional Signage: A sign that has-a purpose secondary to the use of
the lot on which it is located, such as "no parking, private parking, enter, exit, one-way,
street address or drive-thru teller."
j. Identification Sian:
Joint Identification Sign: A sign which serves as common or collective identification
for a group of persons or businesses operating on the same lot and which contains
the names and logos of establishments but no advertising or promotional
information.
Area Identification Sign: A sign, located at the site entrance(s), identifying a common
area containing a group of structures, or a single structure containing several uses.
k. Marquee Siqn: Any sin attached to or made part of a marquee, that is, any permanent
canopy or structure projecting beyond and extending along a building wall.
I. Monument Sign: A free-standing sign with a low height configuration permanently affixed
to the ground at its base and not mounted on a pole.
m. Off-Premises Sign: Any sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service,
entertainment, attraction or other commercial activity which is sold, offered or existing
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elsewhere than upon the same lot on which such sign is located, including any outdoor
advertising sign ( billboard ) on which space is leased or rented for the purpose of
conveying a commercial or non-commercial message. I
n. Portable Sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or any permanent
structure or a sign designed to be transported in any way including:
-signs converted to"A"or"T'frames;
-menu and sandwich"-board signs.
o. Proiecting/Blade Sign: A sign which is affixed to a building or other structure where the
sign face is approximately perpendicular to the-building facade.
p. Reader Board: A signor portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that can
be changed or rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign or signboard.
A sign on which the message changes more than eight times per day shall be
considered an animated sign and not a reader board sign. A sign on which the only
copy that changes is an electronic or mechanical indication of time or temperature shall
be considered a "time and temperature" portion of a sign and not a reader board sign.
q. Sian Area: The area contained entirely within the signboard (the flat surface of durable
material upon which letters or other graphic content of a sign is displayed) or if no sign
board is. present, the area contained entirely within the smallest rectangle which
completely encloses the outer extremities of all graphic material of a sign.
r. Sign Height: The distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the
highest attached component of the sign or sign structure. Normal grade shall be
construed to be the lower of:
(1) Existing grade prior to construction, or
(2) The newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling,
berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign.
In cases in which the normal grade cannot be reasonably determined, sign height shall
be computed on the assumption that the normal grade is the elevation of the nearest
point of the crown of the public street along which the lot has frontage or the grade of
the land at the principal entrance to the principal structure on the lot, whichever is
lower.
S. Temporary Sign: Any sign which is used temporarily, relates to events of a temporary
nature, or is not permanently mounted.
Table 6.2.3 Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
Max Max
Sign Sign Setbacks: __. .. ..__._. _......
Permit Area Height Front Side Maximum
Type Required- (sq.ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) Number
All Zoning Districts:
1.Personal N 4 6 N/A 20 1/lot `
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2. Identification N 4 8 (A) N/A N/A 1/lot
(Joint and Area)
3. Construction N 16(B) N/A N/A 20 N/A
4.Subdivision (C) 48 N/A N/A N/A 1/subdiv.
Sales
5. Subdivision (C) 24 N/A NIA N/A 1/subdiv.
6. Real Estate N 8 (G) 6 N/A 20 1/lot
Sales
7 Temp Open N 4 N/A N/A 20 1/a y
per lot
8. Garage/Yard N 4 N/A N/A 20 1/lot
Sale
9. Informational - N 4 6 N/A N/A N/A
Directional
Portable A-Frame Regulated by the Board of Selectmen — Annual Permit
Required
10. Temporary Y 16 N/A (See Section 6.2.6.2.h.)
Business Signs or 30
Business-A, Business-C and Industrial Zoning Districts:
11. Free-Standing Y 50(D) 20 0 20 1/lot
12. Wall Y 2/4E (A) N/A 10 1/business
13. Projecting / Y 8 (A)(H) NIA 10 1/business
Blade
Business-B Zoning Districts:
14. Free-Standing Y 50(d) 20 0 20 1/lot
(Service Stations only)
15. Wall Y 2(F) (A) 0 0 2/businesses
16. Projecting / Y 8 (A)(H) -4 0 1/business
Blade
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(A) No portion.of such sign shall extend higher than the bottom of the sills of the
windows of the second floor of a building or higher than the lowest portion of the
eaves or, in the case of a gabled wall, no higher than a line equal in height to the
lowest portion of the lower eave of any adjoining building wall, whichever of the
above is lowest.
(B)Aggregate sign area,of all applicable signs.
(C) Only as shown in Definitive Subdivision Plans as approved by the Community
Planning and Development Commission consistent with Paragraph 6.2.1.1.
(D) May not be larger than 75 square feet, if more than one business occupies the lot.
*See Section 6.2.6.4.
(E) If the minimum distance from the building wall on which the sign is mounted is less
than 100 feet from the centerline of the street which the sign faces, the maximum
sign area shall be equal to 2 square feet per linear foot of said wall occupied by
the establishment to which the sign relates; if such distance is more than 100 feet,
maximum sign area shall be equal to 4 square feet per linear foot of said wall so
occupied.
(F) No wall sign for any non-residential establishment shall exceed a sign area equal
to 2 square feet per linear footage of length of the front wall of the building
occupied by the establishment to which the sign relates.
(G) Real Estate Signs in the Industrial Zoning Districts are allowed one sign per
business with a maximum sign area equal to 2 square feet per linear foot of said
wall occupied by the establishment to which the sign relates without a sign permit.
(H) Projecting/Blade Signs shall be at least eight (8) feet from the ground and may
project no more than four(4)feet from the structure.
6.2.4. Exempt Signs:
Signs for which no permit is required are identified in Table 6.2.3 and Section 6.2.4. The
following signs are exempt from this Section 6.2 and may be installed without permit,
provided that the following is complied with:
a. Authorized signs installed by the Town of Reading or the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, or any agency thereof, or with the express written permission
thereof, for the purposes of traffic control or traffic or pedestrian safety or
- -- -- --cmm-ff fieriice;'iTe--n Fcaatin,of public aci ides or s ree s,Wr foT direction To same;-
public notices"and warnings required by and erected by Town, State, or Federal
Government.agencies. .
b. Directional signs; building markers.
c. Political signs on private properties or vehicles only, provided that such sign shall
not exceed six square feet in sign area, shall not be placed in such location as to
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constitute a traffic or pedestrian safety hazard, and shall not be displayed for
more than forty-two days prior to the applicable election or more than two days
following such election.
d. Signs for churches and other federally tax-exempt institutions.
e. Holiday lights and decorations which contain no commercial messages and
which are displayed during the appropriate season.
f. .Works of art which contain no commercial messages with prior Town Planner or
CPDC written approval
g. Fuel pump information signs, only as required by State law, are allowed and shall
not affect the computation of allowable number of signs or aggregate sign size on
a property.
h. Any sign within a structure, not attached to any.window or door, which is not
visible from other properties or from any street right-of-way.
L Signs showing resident's name, historical plaque or marker, street address
and/or name of a lawful home occupation taking place on the premises.
j. Construction Signs, identifying contractors while doing construction work on a
property.
k. Temporary Subdivision Sales Signs and permanent Subdivision Identification
Signs as approved in connection with the Definitive Plans for such subdivision
and located at the principal entrance to the subdivision in an acceptable
easement, not within any street right-of-way or access easement.
L Real Estate Sales Signs, including placards showing the words'"Sold" or "Sale
Pending or similar not exceeding one-third the size of the sales sign.
M. Temporary Open House signs, not exceeding four square feet each, may be
placed at a rate of one per agency per intersection per property and one on the
open house property.
n. GarageNard Sale Signs, limited to one sign located on the property on which the
garage/yard sale is taking place and one at each of no more than two
intersections of public streets.
o. Any establishment located in a Business or Industrial Zoning District may display:
• An "Open" Flag -with dimensional requirements not to exceed four (4)feet by
six(6)feet and may contain decorative graphics.
• A National or State Flag - with emblems of religious, educational,
governmental organization or any other federally tax-exempt organization,
..-except ..when -displayed -in -conRectlen--with -ce, erc-ial--promot-ieffar or
advertising. Dimensions shall not exceed four(4)feet by six (6)feet.
6.2.5. Prohibited Signs:
No private sign shall be installed.or placed on public property, except by express
permission of the Town or as otherwise allowed herein.
The following signs are prohibited in any zoning district:
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Signs which interfere with znsnc or pedo:u/u" ^*'=y, including any which may
a'
obstruct or interfere with traffic or pedestrian |
visibility or movement at any
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intersection or into or out of any pnopaMy..or which by reason cf position, shape,
or color may interfere with, may obstruct the view of, or be confused with authorized traffic sign, s'-no[ or device; or which makes use of the v any
orgo
"STOP." "L{ [ K." "DANGB." or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in
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such o manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse motorists mpedestrians.
k S� placed or tree k�herthan street addreee\ than street
.
sale oign), traffic safety sign, or '
similar building vvaU bench pavement, parking bumper or
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C. Internally si8ne, unkaoa the background or signboard completely bkouhoU'um\nationorglowexcoptthroughMheletteroondgraphics.
d' Signs which contain o beacon of any type; which contain a spot light providing
direct illumination to the public; which #aah, navo\ve, rohae, move, or b|ink, or
which fluctuate in light intensity; animated signs, that io, which use lighting to
depict action or to create an illusion of movement or a special effect or scene.
e. Any self illuminated or backlit signs which use LCD, LED, electronic messaging
or digital technology, neon or similar signs except as displayed on the inside of
the provisions ofParagraph 6.2.6-2.c.
vvindovvaeubje�bz eprov ona mra0nap
t . Free-standing signs in a Business-B Zoning District (except as permitted at
service stations).
i
g. internally illuminated signs in m 8uanees-B Zoning District(except as permitted at
service stations).
�
h. Banners as permanent ai gne� Banners are allowed only
oo temporary signs four
times a year for on annual total of GG days with aaiDn permit, refer to Section
G2.G.2.h. for full details. .
i
Signs located on any portion of lot except a front yard or o side yard direct y _
abutting o public street.
j. which do not meet and are not maintained to meet the provisions of this
' SmotonondaUeppUmab!ebui|ding. wihng. hmo|th. andsofeh/ codee; orvvhichare
not neatly and legibly lettered.
k. Reader Board Signs are not allowed except as price displays et gas stations.
|. Balloons or blimps used as signs, o movable poster or panel aign, unbna||oo
containing any commercial message; or signs attached to or pointed on vehicles
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6.2.6. Signs by Zoning District:
Signs are allowed or permitted in each Zoning District and are specified in Table _
6.2.3. and aofollows:
G�.S1' Business or Commercial Signs in Residential Zoning �
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Legal nonconforming business or commercial operations in any residential
zoning district shall follow the Business B-Zoning District regulations as specified
in Subsection 6.2.6.4. except that such signs shall be set back a minimum of
`—' twenty feet from any other lot and shall not be illuminated except during hours of
operation.
6:2.6.2. Signs in Business and Industrial Zoning Districts:
The following signs are allowed in all Business and Industrial Zoning Districts. In
addition, please refer to Table 6.2.3:
a. All awnings and canopies shall be impervious to light so that no illumination or
glow can be seen through it. Awnings may contain letters up to four inches in
height stating only the name of the business and the street number without
requiring a sign permit. Such lettering shall not count toward allowed sign area.
All other awnings or canopies with lettering or graphics shall require a sign permit
and count as part of the allowed sign area.
All awnings and canopies shall have a minimum ground clearance of eight feet.
Ground clearance shall be measured between the lowest point of the awning or
canopy and the ground or sidewalk.
b. Bulletin boards are allowed, provided that no free-standing or wall-mounted
bulletin board may exceed twelve square feet in size.
C. Window Signs: Window signs are encouraged on the inside surface of the glass.
Permanently affixed, weather resistant, individual letters that are not subject to
wear and tear are permitted on the exterior of the.window. Temporary or
permanent signs may without permit be attached to the inside of the glass
surface of a window (a single structurally supported sheet of glass or.a sash) or
door, or placed within the premises closer than five feet from any window or door
and situated or designed so that the sign's graphic content is visible from the
outside through an window or door, provided that any such sign shall:
(1) Be uniformly located only in thirty percent(30%) of the glass sheet or sash;
(2) Contain no letters larger than eight(8) inches in height;
(3) Be professional in appearance and good order shall be maintained at all
times. Not be restricted with respect to graphic or message content, whether
of a permanent or temporary nature, nor be restricted with respect to
materials;
(4) Have a sign area not to exceed six (6) square feet if the sign is not
illuminated;
(5) In addition to the above, any illuminated sign shall be placed only in a
window, and not in a door, and shall also:
(a) Have a sign area not to exceed four(4)square feet:
(b) Be placed no closer than ten feet from any other internally illuminated
window sign on the premises. In cases where there is a door or other
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architectural break in the facade this buffer shall be reduced to seven (7)
feet; 1
(c) Be placed only in a window which contains no other signs of any type;
and
(d) Be illuminated only during hours of operation of the business .
establishment.
Notwithstanding the above, window signs shall also be allowed in conformity with
the provisions of Paragraph 6.2.6.2.h. below. .
d. Directional and informational signs displaying text only, no corporate logos, or
slogans are allowed provided that such signs shall be limited to wall and free-
standing signs with a maximum of four square feet of sign area. One such sign,
not exceeding six (6)feet in height, may be placed at each vehicular entrance or
exit on a lot to identify such entrance or exit provided such sign does not
constitute a traffic hazard; such signs shall. not affect the computation of
allowable number of signs or aggregate sign size on a property. One such sign,
not.exceeding six feet in height and four square feet of sign area, may be placed
in conjunction.with each drive-up bank teller window or machine provided that
such sign shall not constitute a traffic hazard.
e. Marquee signs are prohibited except when used in conjunction with an indoor
movie theater and attached to the outside wall of the building, provided that the
size of the marquee sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet, and the
bottom of the marquee sign shall not be of a height of less than 8 feet above the
grade directly below.
f.. Outdoor menu boards are prohibited except:
• As a portable sign with a sign permit issued by the Board of Selectmen.
O When used in conjunction with a restaurant having a drive up window.
No more than three menu boards are allowed. The maximum -aggregate
sign area is 100 square feet. No one menu board may exceed 50 square
feet. Any lettering shall not be legible from any other property or any
street right-of-way.
g. Informational and directional signs are allowed in all business and industrial
zoning districts with a maximum sign area of four square feet per sign in
accordance with Table 6.2.3.
h. Temporary signs intended for business openings and re-openings, open houses,
and special sales and promotional events for an individual business;.are allowed,
provided that:
The individual business shall place no more than four (4) such signs per
calendar.year for an annual total-cf 56-days-(except-in conjunction with
an organized Town-wide common special event as specified below);
• All temporary signs shall have received a sign permit from the Building
Inspector;
• No such sign shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet in sign area or thirty
(30) square feet in sign area for businesses that have a setback morn
than fifty (50) feet from the primary street upon which the business is
located;
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Any such sign shall be printed or legibly lettered on a rigid signboard or
fabric banner;
t In cases where renovation or construction includes removal of
permanent signs, a temporary sign is allowed as follows:
Dimensions shall be the same as temporary signs
• May be used as a permanent sign
May remain. during construction provided the construction or
renovation is expeditiously pursued
Must be removed upon the installation of the permanent sign
O No such sign shall be placed so as to constitute a hazard to motorists or
pedestrians;
o If placed upon a window, any such sign shall be included in the aggregate
window area specified*in Paragraph 6.2.6.2.c above.
In the case only of common special events organized by a recognized
association of businesses for which events a license has been granted by the
Board of Selectmen, an individual participating business may display a
temporary sign in conjunction with such an event, provided that such signs
related to said events shall not exceed four per year.
Grand opening events for a,new business may display for fourteen (14) days,
upon issuance of a. sign permit. Non-illuminated temporary banners, flags,
balloons and streamers provided they are mounted in a way that does not pose
a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic and sight lines as determined by the
Zoning Enforcement Officer. Only one grand opening sign permit per business
may be issued until the property undergoes a change of use or change of
ownership.
i. Farm Stands and Garden Stands which do not have permanent windows shall be
allowed, without permit or limitation as to number or material, 'to display
temporary signs identifying goods offered for sale on the premises, provided that
such signs are kept in good order and that the aggregate total sign area of all
such signs on a lot shall not exceed one square-foot per lineal feet of frontage of
such lot. Decorative noncommercial flags may be displayed for sale.
j. Clocks, not to exceed eight square feet in surface area per side or twelve feet in
height, are allowed, provided that they display no advertising or commercial
material.
k. Time and.temperature displays may be included in any free-standing or wall sign,
and no-more than twelve additional square feet of sign area may be added to the
otherwise allowable sign area of such sign.
I. For commercial buildings containing more than one business requiring wall
signage; any W211 sign provided-for-arry such business must be i -eenfermity with
the requirements of this Section 6.2 and in accordance with the following
stipulations concerning an overall master signage plan for such building. The
master signage plan shall show not more than one wall sign per business within
the building. However, at the owner's election not every- business within the
building need be provided with a wall sign within the proposed assemblage., No
wall sign shall be issued a sign permit for any building for which a signage plan
has been submitted or approved that is not included in or is not in conformity with
the applicable signage plan. The master signage plan need not show the.specific
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message content for any individual sign contained therein, so as to provide for
change in business occupancy which may from time to time occur within the
building:
(1) In-all Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, the building owner may submit
for approval to the Community Planning and Development Commission
(CPDC), a master signage plan in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.2.6.4.1. The CPDC may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
building showing the allocation within the maximum sign area as allowed
according to Table 6:2.3. hereof among wall signs for businesses within the
building. This master signage plan shall show the size,*placement, materials,
framing, graphic and design standards for each such sign and the
assemblage thereof proposed within said allowable maximum sign area,
together with proposed lighting and methods of attachment of all such signs.
Once the Certificate of Appropriateness has been approved by the CPDC,
the Building Inspector shall issue a sign permit for any individual business
sign if it conforms to the master signage plan.
6.2.6.3. Signs in Business-A Zoning Districts:
Allowed Signs (also specified in Table 6.2.3):
Free-Standing
Wall
Projecting _
• Internally illuminated
Prohibited Signs:
Banners as permanentsigns
• A free -standing and wall sign for buildings that are not multi-tenant
All internally illuminated signs shall have a background or signboard that
completely blocks illumination or glow such that light is only visible through the
letters and graphics. All illuminated signs shall be turned off at the close of
business.
A lot which contains not more than one establishment shall be allowed one free-
standing sign or one wall sign or one projecting sign only. The street address
number of the property shall be prominently displayed on such sign, and the sign
shall in all respects conform to the above requirements.
A*lot which contains more than one establishment shall be allowed a maximum of
the following signs, all of which shall in every respect conform to the
requirements of this Section:
a. One free-standing sign identifying the property, and
tr Orre-wall vr-prorectirrg sign per buuin-ess-occupyRrg-th-e grouryd-ftoor-acrd.
front wall of the building, except in cases where the provisions of
Paragraph 6.2.6.21. are utilized, and
C. One joint identification sign listing the names and logos of the
establishments on the premises but containing no other advertising
matter, mounted either on an appropriate building wall or on two posts,
provided that such joint identification sign shall not exceed four (4)
square feet in sign area, shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height, and
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shall not be located within a front, side, or rear yard as required in
Subsection 5.1.2. hereof,
d. Either the allowed free-standing sign or, if no free-standing sign is used,
then at least one wall or projecting sign, shall prominently display the
street address number of the property.
6.2.6.3.1 Off-Premises Signs:
The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit for an Off Premises Sign
including an outdoor advertising sign ("billboard") in a Business A zoning
district under the following conditions:
a. The proposed sign shall be in a Business A district immediately abutting an
Interstate-Highway, and within 25 feet of the main right of way of such
highway excluding on and off ramps;
b. The placement of the proposed sign shall be conditioned upon the
elimination of no less than three non-conforming Off Premises signs
elsewhere in the Town of Reading;
C. There shall be no more than one Off Premises sign on any one lot that
existed as a separate lot at the time of adoption of this section;
d. The sign may be double sided with no greater than a 30 degree angle of
separation between the two faces;
e. Illumination of the sign shall be by external illumination only and illumination
shall be limited to the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
f: The sign shall not exceed 675 square feet on each of the two permitted
faces;
g. The maximum height of any Off Premises sign shall be 95 feet from the
ground level upon which the sign is installed to the highest point of the
structure;
h. The nearest part of any Off Premises sign shall be no closer than 20 feet
from an abutting property, and no less than 10 feet from the highway,right of
way; and
i. The proposed use shall not be detrimental to the public good.
6.2.6.4. Signs in Business-B Zoning Districts:
Allowed Signs:
• Wall
• Awning Sign
• Externally illuminated signs
Prohibited:
• Free-Standing (except as permitted at service stations)
• Internally illuminated signs
• Banners as permanent signs
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No sign permit shall be issued for any permanent sign in the Business-B Zoning --i
District without the sign having been granted a Certificate of Appropriateness
(Subsection 6-2.6.4.1.). Free-standing, wall and projecting signs permitted in any
Business-B Zoning District are specified, in Table 6.2.3. No free-standing,
internally illuminated, or Reader Board signs shall be permitted anywhere in a
Business-13 Zoning District. Free-standing signs will be allowed only for service
stations.
All internally illuminated signs shall have a background or signboard that
completely blocks illumination or glow such that light is only visible through the
letters and graphics. All illuminated signs shall be turned off at the close of
business.
Signs for properties containing more than one establishment:
For a lot which contains more than one business, a Certificate of
Appropriateness may be granted for more than one sign, and a maximum of the
following signs-are allowed, all of which shall in every respect conform to the
requirements of this Section:
a. A business occupying the ground floor is allowed two (2) signs if one sign is a
wall sign and the second one is a projecting / blade sign, an awning sign, or a
wall sign that is located on a different building facade than the first wall sign.
The allowable sign area for the primary sign is equal to 2 square feet per,linear
footage of length of the front wall of the building occupied by the establishment to
which the sign relates in accordance with Table 6.2.3. The secondary sign area
shall not exceed half of the sign area allowed for the primary sign located on the
principal frontage.
b. One joint identification is allowed listing the names and logos of establishments
on the premises provided the following conditions are met:
• No additional advertising
Shall be mounted on the building wall closest to-the entrance
• Shall not exceed four(4) square feet in sign area
Shall not exceed eight(8)feet in height
• Shall not project-beyond the property line
G. Allowance for an Additional Wall Sign: In addition to signs allowed above, a
street address sign shall be permitted as follows:
• Not to exceed four(4) square feet in sign area
• Not to exceed six (6) feet in sign height
Shall only display the street address and number of the property
6.2.6.4.1. Certificate of Appropriateness/Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC):
- The CPDC shalt establish procedures for'receiving a-rrd-reviewing applications for signs in the
Business B Zoning District, and for providing written decisions to the Building
Inspector. The CPDC shall, in reviewing such applications, consider the design,
arrangement, location,, texture, materials, colors, lighting, and other visual
characteristics of each proposed sign and its compatibility with its general
surroundings with regard to the purposes outlined in Paragraph 6.2.1.
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If the CPDC oha|! issue to aue a Certificate of Appropriateness no any proposed sign, it
sheU state in vvhhng the reasons tharefora, with suggestions as to how the
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proposal may be modified soostobeapproved.
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If the CPDC shall fail to issue or refuse to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness
within forty-five (45) days of the dote of completed application being submitted,
the Certificate shall be deemed to have been issued. An appeal from any
decision of the CPDC may be made within twenty dayo of such decision being �
filed with the Town Clerk, to the Board of Selectmen, who may uphold, modify or
overrule the action of the CPDC and grant Certificate of Appropriateness. in
those cases where proposed signs are included as part of plans for approval
under Site Plan Review (Section 4.3.3) or PRD Special Permit review (Section
4,1O)' a Certificate of Appropriateness aeparahahonnauchopprove| aha|| notbe
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required and shall be combined with the review ofsaid permit.
G.2'G.5' Signs in Business-C Zoning Districts:
/Ukovved Signs:
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Free-Standing
° VVaU
° Projecting '
° Internally illuminated signs
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'Prohibited Signs:
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Banners as permanent signs
" _Afrme7standing and wall sign for buildings that are not multi-tenant
The allowed signs in the Business-C Zoning District are subject to the
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corresponding provisions ofParagraph 6.2.6.3. (Business-A). In addition, awuU
sign consisting only of the name and corporate logo ofthe principal occupant nfa
building located within eighteen hundred feet of the centerline of on Interstate
Highway may be displayed between the top course of windows and the parapet
' of such building provided that sign area not exceed fifty percent of the surface
area deoohbed by the tops of such windows, the parupet, and the wall corners,
that letters and logo contained in or constituting such sign shall not exceed eight
feet in hoight, that the lowest point of such sign shall not be closer than 48 feet
above the ground immediately below, that such sign shall not be illuminated
between the hours of11:0Dp.rn. and sunrise, and that such sign shall belocated
on the building wall most directly facing said highway.
G.2'G'G' Signs in Industrial Zoning Distric '
Allowed Signs:
• Free—Standing
• VVsU
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Projecting
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Internally illuminated _ _
Prohibited Signs:
" Banners as permanent signs
" A free-standing and Wall sign for buildings that are not rnulti4enant
The allowed signs in the Industrial zoni ng district should conform. to the
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provisions of Section 6.2.8.5. (Businaaa'C). In conjunction with a Special-Permit
' to Construct o Planned Unit Development (PU[ ) granted in accordance with
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Section 4.9. hereof, the Community Planning and Development Commission
(CPDC) may, consistent with Subsection 6.2:1., allow modifications to any
provision of this Section. The CPDC may allow one additional free-standing sign,
not to exceed thirty-five feet in height or 144 square feet in sign area, in that
portion of the PUD, parcel's- landscaped perimeter buffer area most closely
adjacent to Route 128 but not closer than 500 feet from any other public street
existing at the time of submission of a relevant Preliminary PUD Plan.
6.2.6.7. Signs in a PUD:
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6.2 to the contrary, signs are allowed or
permitted in a PUD only in accordance with Section 4.9.5.6, of these bylaws.
6.2.6:8 Signs in Residential Districts:
Allowed Signs:
i Wall -
Projecting
® Externally illuminated signs
Prohibited:
o Internally illuminated signs
Free-standing signs
Banners.as permanent signs
Except for identification signs (624.1.) or signs allowed in.Subsection 6.2.6.1., no
sign in any Residential Zoning District shall be illuminated in any manner.
Decorative non-commercial banners or flags displayed on residential lots shall i
not be construed as signs for purposes of this bylaw. In connection with any
Special Permit to Construct a Planned Residential Development (PRD) granted
in accordance with Section 4.10. hereof, the Community Planning and
Development Commission may allow modifications to any provision of this
Section which is not inconsistent with the Purposes of this Section as specified in
Subsection 6.2.1. .
6.2.7. Removal of Defunct Signs:
In the event a business, other than a seasonal business, ceases operations for a period
of time in excess of thirty days, the sign owner or lessee, or the property owner, shall
immediately remove any identification or advertising of said business or any product or
service sold thereby. If the sign conforms to the provisions of this Section, and if a
permit has been requested within said thirty-day period for altering the same sign in
conformity with this Section to identify a new business in the same location, such
alteration shall be allowed. Changes in legend on any directory sign shall be exempt
from the provisions of this paragraph.
6.2.8. Nonconforming Signs:
A nonconforming sign may not be enlarged or altered in any way which would increase
its nonconformity. Should any nonconforming sign.be damaged by any means to an
extent of more than fifty percent of its replacement cost at the time of damage, it shall
not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this Section 6.2.
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Presentation given by Jean Delios- Presentation Attached
CPDC Report given by Nick Safina -CPDC voted to support 4-0
EDC Report given by Megan.Young-Tafoya - EDC voted to support
Bylaw Report voted to support 3-0
Motion for the following 4 Amendments made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8
First Amendment:
6.2.5 Prohibited Signs:
to read as follows
I. Balloons or tethered blimps used as signs, a movable poster or panel sign,
umbrellas containing any commercial message; or signs attached to or painted
on vehicles traveling or parked on, or visible from any public right-of-way, unless
such vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operation of a business.
Motion Carried
Second Amendment:
6.2.4 Exempt Signs:
to read as follows
o. Any establishment located in a Business or Industrial Zoning District may display:
• An "Open" Flag -with dimensional requirements not to exceed four (4) feet by
six (6) feet and may contain decorative graphics.
o A National, State or Town Flag or Flags - with emblems of religious,
educational, governmental organization or any other tax-exempt organization.
Dimensions shall not exceed four(4)feet by six(6)feet.
Motion Carried
Third Amendment
6.2.4 Exempt Signs:
to read as follows
a. Authorized signs installed by the Town of Reading or the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Federal Agencies, or with the express wdtten.permission thereof,.
for the purposes of traffic control or traffic or pedestrian safety or convenience,
identification of public facilities or streets, or for direction to same; public notices
and warnings required by and erected by Town, State, or Federal Agencies.
Motion Carried
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Forth Amendment
6.2.4 Exempt Signs: 1
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to read as follows
C. Political signs on private properties or vehicles
Motion Ruled Out of Order
2/3 Vote required
Declared unanimous by Moderator
Motion Carried as Amended
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TOWN OF READING Background:
F a Community Planning&Development Commission = Businesses surveyed
F i •-�.' by the EDC In 2008.
_ The survey found
signage to be a majory" i��fa
+^ �- ,_,• concern for business
t i o owners.
t iy =J In 2009 the EDC '
— began reviewing the rr
M1 sign by-law. n
� 4 • A public forum was aK
held in January 2010. _
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The CPDC has been
Proposed Amendments to Sign By-Law Section 6.2 working on the sign
Warrant Article 27 since amendments
nts EDC=Economlc Development Commission
since January.
Annual Town Meeting,Spring 2010 CPDC=Community Planning d Development Commission
Zoning District
Goals of Proposed - � ;�. ;; �� Map
Sign By-Law , ' ..<:
Amendments
gY :3 r J
• Review and incorporate inpuUeoncems received from y i �., p
businesses,CPDC and Zoning Board of Appeals - e-
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Strive to make by-laws more business friendly g v _ 'J ^ �•n•v�°J• 0 4
• Clarify the rules
Offer aesthetic advice and considerations(Design
Guidelines.in the form of a Business Development
Guidebook) Signs regulated by zoning district
Preserve community character
Yin,.x+WTmmG,
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Proposed Amendments A—Frame 1 Portable Signs
Business B(downtown) r.*{' r f ;W a'
Two Sign Allowance _ ° Oct
�,tr ��1� .sa.7�a � rs7•�sc2-. . '�` y }
Current:Only 1 sign is allowed(one projecting or one wall) 4t �
Proposed:Businesses in the Business-B zoning district would be Current:Not permitted
allowed 2 signs.The amendment allows 2 signs U the second sign is
a projecting sign,awning sign or 2 wall signs if located on 2 different Proposed: Allow,in Business 8 district,with a yearly
building facades. permit from Board of Selectmen.
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Grand Openings 1 Artwork is exempt from sign regulations
7t �t i ;c -+Y�",�, ..iC•'-,+j1 -mr`? A'` 4'•L - 3a'�_._-.v,__
!7. 0 7� A.�-I° �s�"� iy!Y'S - Z�t. �iP .Er•'�^�'•�•r?�
Current Works of art with no commercial message are exempt from zoning
Current:Allowed under temporary signs for 14 days with sign permit as determined by the Building Inspector.Interpretation or"works of art
with no commercial message'has been difficult to interpret.
Proposed:New Grand Opening provisions to allow signage,flags, Proposed:Works of art with no commercial message are exempt from
streamers,balloons for 14 days with sign permit zoning with prior written approval from the Town Planner or CPDC.
Town Counsel has provided a legal opinion as a guide to interpretation
ni0 N,n.J T—Hm.r br0 MnuJ T..,,H.su..4
Guide book to Doing Business In Reading
'ter Proposed Amendment by B,Brown
6.2.4 Exempt Signs
Political Sions-Amend by deleting everything after
the word vehicles so that it now reads:
The EDC is working od a business development guide book that will: .c. Political Signs on private properties or vehicles
Be a"Passport"outlining Town permitting processes and procedures
Create a'one stop'guide to doing business in Town
Educate business owners on Town departments and functions
• Provide Design Guidelines for Signage _
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Proposed Amendment by B Blown '� - -_,,,_-,_ ,f,_-,_•,-,
6.2.4 Exempt Signs -
a Governmental Signs-Amend by deleting existing text"or '•�"�'"""•""'""'_`- ""'✓"�"` .
any agency thereof"and adding*or Federal agencies or with
express written permission thereor
o. IF aos-Amend by adding"Town Flag'and inseding"Flags" �^•` "~�^-y " ^_�
before the next phrase. •-
6x2:5.Prohibited Signs
1. Balloons or blimps as Signs-Amend by adding'tethered"
before the word blimps,
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ARTICLE 28—On motion by Nicholas Safina, Chairman of CPDC, it was voted to amend Section
4.4, Floodplain Districts, of the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety
Section 4.4, and inserting in its place the following new section: `
Motion made by Ben Tafoya to Dispense of further reading
Motion to Dispense Carried
4.4. FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
4,4.1. Statement of Purpose:
The purposes of the Floodplain Overlay District are to:
1) Ensure public safety through reducing the threats to life and personal injury;
2) Eliminate new hazards to emergency response officials;
3) Prevent the occurrence of public emergencies resulting from water quality,
contamination and pollution due to flooding;
4) Avoid the loss of utility services which if damaged by flooding would disruptor shut
down the utility network and impact regions of the community beyond the site of
flooding;
5) Eliminate costs associated with the response and cleanup of flooding conditions;
6) Reduce damage to public and private property resulting from flooding waters.
4.4.2. Boundaries of Floodplain District:
The Floodplain District is established as an overlay district. The Floodplain District includes all
special flood hazard areas within the Town of Reading designated as. Zone A and AE on
the Middlesex County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) issued by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program.
The map panels of the Middlesex County FIRM that are wholly or partially within the Town of
Reading are panel numbers 25017CO292E, 25017CO294E, 25017C0303E, 25017C0311 E,
25017C0312E, 25017CO313E and 25017CO314E that go into effect on June 4, 2010. The exact
boundaries of the District may be defined by the 100-year base flood elevations shown on the
FIRM and further defined by the Middlesex County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report
dated June 4, 2010. The FIRM and FIS report are incorporated herein by reference and are on
file with the Town Engineer
4.4.3 Definitions:
AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD is the land in the floodplain within a community subject to
a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. The area may be designated as
Zone A, AO, AH, Al-30, AE, A99, V1-30, VE or V.
BASE FLOOD means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in
_ .any-given_y a _.._.._.._ .._.. .._. . _...___._._..
DEVELOPMENT means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including
but not limited to building or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation
or drilling operations.
DISTRICT means floodplain district.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY QFEK0A) ndmin�tersthe National Flood
Insurance Program.�----' ` mnebonvv�e flood�h area ingstudy progranl �v
-� con�nx�ndUea vve| asraA standards for in the flood hazard areas.
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FLOODBQUNDARYANDFILODDWAYMAPmeneonofficialmapofoumnmunity'issuedbv
FEMAthot depicts, boned on detailed ana!ysea, the boundaries of the 100-year and 500 year
floods and the 1OQ-yearMoodvvoy. (For maps done in1087 and later, the floodway designation |s �
included nn the F|RK8j '
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FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP (FRm ' ' means en official map ofacommunity issued by
FEK8Avvhena the boundaries of the Ooodand related erosion areas having special hazards have
been designated as Zone AurE.
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRK8) means an official map ofa community nn which F 'MA .
has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to
the community. evaluation, and determination of flood
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY means an examination,
hazardo, ond, if appropriate, corresponding water surface e|avotiono, or an examination,
evaluation and determination of flood-related erosion hazards.
FLOODWAY means the channel of a river or other watercourse and.the adjacent land areas
must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the vvob*r
surface elevation.
udi basement LOWEST FLOOR means the |ovvaotfloor ofthe lowest enclosed area (including m� or
oe||oh'. An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles,
access or storage in on area other than e basement area is not consid�red a building's lowest
floor. PROVIDED that such enclosure is not built ooe o to render the structure in violation of the
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applicable non-elevation design requirements ofNF|P Regulations OO.3
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hunk/ transportable in one sections, which is
- K08N�FA��BR�D HOME means as structure, .
built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation
when connected to the required utilities. For 0Vodp|ein management purposes the term
"manufactured home" also includes park trai)ers, travel trailers and other ninni|er vehicles placed
on o site for greater than 180 consecutive days. For insurance purposea, the term"manufactured
home"does not include park trailers, travel trailers and other similar vehicles.
K8A0UFACTURED HOME PARK OR GbBD01SK]N means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of ,
land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
NEW CONSTRUCTION meona, forflobdp|oin management purposee, structures for which the
"start of construction" commenced on or after the effective dab* of a Ooodp|ain management
regulation adopted by o community. For the purpose of determining insurance nahss. NEW
CONSTRUCTION rneona structures for which the "start of oonatruotion" (as evidenced by
issuance of building permit) commenced on or after the effective date of an initial F|RK8 or after
December 31. 1874. whichever ialater.
ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR.FLOOD -seeIlASF []~��Q�^--
REGULATORYFLOOQ\NAY- aaeFLOODVVAY.
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA means on area having special 'flood and/or flood-related
erosion haoards, and shown on an FHBM or FIRM as Zone /\. AO. A1-30. AE, A99. AH[ V.
. ' V1-30. VE
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o walled and roofed building,
STRUCTURE means, �r floodp|sxn management purposes, .
including a gas or liquid storage bsnh, that is.principally above ground, as well as m manufactured |
home. TRUCTURE, for insurance coverage purpnsee, means awaUed and roofdd building,
nthar'hona* aanr |iquidntooagetonkthotiaphncipaUyobovegroundondefhxedtooperrnanent | �
site - vveU "somnanufontun*dhonlennfnundaUon. For the |a�erpurpose, the ternnincludes o --'
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building�- w/hi|- 1n the course of conatruction, a|bana�on, or repair, but does not include building
mm— "|s or- uppUea intended for use in such construction. 8|hanstion. or repoir, unless such
materials nr supplies are within on enclosed building on the premises.
SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE noeono damage ofmn� origin sustained by o structure vvhenbby the
of restoring the structure to its cnndiUonvvouidequal orexceed 50 percent
cost res n8 e oure before-damaged
of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
SUBSTANTIAL lK8P��OVENqEWT means any napair, reconstruction or improvement of o
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structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent ofthe market value of the structure
either (a) before the improvement or repair is started, or (b) if the structure has been damaged
and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition.
"oubata ~ia} improvement" is considered to occur when the first alteration of any vo\|, ceiling,
floor, other structural
part ofthe building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the
external dimensions of the structure.
ZONE A mean othe 1DO-yearOoodp|ain area where the base flood elevation (8FE) has not been
determined. To determine the BFE. use the best available Federal, State, local or other data.
ZONE A1-30 and ZONE AE (for new and revised maps) mean the 100-year Moodp|ain vvhane the
base flood elevation has been determined. .
Z0MEAFU and ZONE AO means the 100-yearOoodp}ain with flood depths of 1* to 3 feet where a �
clearly defined channel does not exist, vvhona the path of flooding is unpredictmb|e, and where | �
velocity flow may beevident. Such flooding io characterized bypondingor sheet flow. ! '
ZONES E� C, AND �� are areas idenUfied in the comnnun\ty Flood Insurance Study as areas of
moderate B, C, flood hazard. Zone replaces Zones B and C-on new and revised maps.
4,4~4. Reference to Existing Regulations:
The F'~~~'ein District is established as an overlay district all other districts. All development
in the district, including structural and non-structural activities, whether permitted by right or by
special permit must be in compliance with Section 4Oof the Massachusetts General
Laws and with the following:
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section of �Nosaoohuoe�o State Building Code which addresses Moodo�in and
78OCyWR 12O (� "Flood Resistant coastal high ha�ardmreas (cunenUy � . �
and Construction in Coastal Dunes'');
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Wetlands Protection Regulations, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
(currently 31OCK8R1O-OO);
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Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage, DEP
(cu rrent|y318CK8R 15. Tit|e5);
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Any variances orn the pnov��hs and requirements of the above referenced State and local
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regulations may only be, gra�� i n accordance with the required variance procedures ofsuch
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regulations.
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|n the rkoodp|u|n.Oveday District, no new building shall be erected and no prens�n shal| beused
except for one or more of the following uses: .
4~4'6'1' Municipal nacreation, public water supply, drainage or flood control uae, orchand,
truck garden, nursery, or similar open use of the land for the raising of agricultural or horticultural
ornpa, fpr hOe, pieto\and shotgun shooting on land of any established range.
4,4'G' Uses Permitted in the Floodplain 0verIaV District BV Special Permit:
4.4.6-7' If authorized by the Board of Appeals, commercial golf course, or non-profit
social, civic or recreational use (but not including any use the chief activity of which is one
customarily conducted as a business), and buildings and sheds accessory to any use permitted in
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the district..
4.4^6�2' If any land defined in the bylaws as being,in a F\oodp|ain Overlay District in
proven to be in fact neither subject
to flooding nor unsuitable for human occupancy because of
drainage and topographic condions, and if the use of such land will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety and welfare, the Board of Appeals may permit buildings for hunon
occupancy on such and in accordance with the requirements of the underlying district after the
necessary
proof has been presented to and reported on by the Community Planning and
-Development Commission and the Board nfHealth.
4.4.7' Uses Prohibited in the Floodplain Overlay District:
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Dumping, hUingnreadhbanaferorre|ncatonnperaUnnooneorohib�edexceptforudUh/�enohes.
dhvys. landscaping and accessory building foundations, or municipal nr public facilities.
4.4`O' . Conditions for Approval for uses Permitted in the Floodplain 0verIaV Distric
4/4'8^1 Within the floodploin overlay district,district, no new construction, substantial'
improvement or other land development shall be permitted unless it is
demonstrated by the applicant that the cumulative effect of the proposed
deve|opnnent, when combined with all other 'existing and anticipated
development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood.
For the purposes of this section, substantial improvement shall be taken tomean:
any repair, roconobunUon, or improvement of o struntuna, the cost of vvh\oh
equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure either
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th§�u DP[qyqMq»t�sj��1qd`�r-.
(b) if the structure ha s b een d axag edandis-b-e ingrestored after-t'h the
damage occurred.
4��.8'2 For new construction, �on. substantial improvements of existing structures orothe/
land development, the following conditions shall apply:
1) All new construction or improvement ofnon-residential structures nhoU either
have the lowest floor, including bauement, at or above the base flood elevation,
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- along with t� ba�vv \h� established base flood elevation, the structure is
ble to puu�/�u �v u'�` the of wafer and
wwta"u"` with walls^ substantially- impermea
ving the capability of n�s ioUng hydrostatic and
with structural components ha
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hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy.
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th� F|RK8
� W�inZon� Aa�AE��ba��� e��o� a�pmvm� un .
elevations shall be determined by using the flood profile contained in the Flood
Insurance Study. '
3) Within Zones Aand where the base.flood elevation is not shown on the
FIRM, the applicant shall obtain any -existing base flood elevation data as o
basis for the elevation'and '-'�- 'roofing.requirements ofthis
section and shall
submit °' ^~~~ cd-- - dmtatotheBoardnfAppeak; sdthoUneo1 making application for a special permit uu under this section. When base flood
data is not available, the base flood elevation shall be «etarnined through
hydrologic and hydraulic
analyses performed by a registered professional
engineer
level around
4) The structure mjU withstand the effects of flooding. The mvm �dptain
and extending 25 fL outward from any building or stnu ctuna m a r�uv
District shall be raised as necessary so that no part of the ground level area so
defined, shall be below the elevation shown on the FIRM. Embankments
subject to possible scouring by flood waters shall be properly stabilized and
protected to prevent erosion by flood waters.
of electric, fue|, and other utilities
E� |Naconzamn�nnzm u��m*S�. safety ' x~~ i~- igniting, e|aotnzoutingorany �
hnmbree�ng. �aking. sAo�mncumn8. gnounuoS. /"m .
other dangers due to flooding, viUbeadequatelyprntected. ! /
O) Saha vehicular and pedestrian movement to or over, and from the p` �""�"
shall be provided on ways having a minimum profile elevation of no less than
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the base flood elevation.
7) Methods of drainage shall beadequate.
q Other in Uvo Floodola-in Overlay District shall be protected from
impacts"
ndn� onU�
rexuUUng �onnoUvvorkofdevebpnnent both approved o appmv�u
premises. '
9) Where watertight flood proofing of a structure is permitted,
o registered professional engineer shall verify that the methods u~-- will be adequate to
withstand the flood depths, pressures and velocities, impact and uplift, and
other factors associated with the base flood.
10 � n�n�r shall om�� �� �e ob�o minimum
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� oondUUnna listed m Sections � . � �
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4,4'9^1^ F|on d�ay Data. |n Zones A, an d AE along
watercourses U
hat
have not
had m regulahon/ 0oodvay designated,m e best available Federal, State, local or other '- -'
data*shall be used h~ prohibit encroachments hnUoodvmyo which would result in any increase .
levels within the
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4.4.9:2. Base Flood Elevation Data. Base flood elevation data is required for
subdivision proposals or other developments greater than 50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is the
lesser, within unnumbered A zones.
4.4.10 Notification of Watercourse Alteration:
In a riverine situation, the Conservation Commission shall notify the following of any alteration or
relocation of a watercourse:
■ Adjacent Communities
NFIP State Coordinator
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
251 Causeway Street, Suite600-700
Boston, MA 02114-2104
® NFIP Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region I
99 High Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
and further, that the Zoning Map of the Town of Reading be amended to adopt the boundaries of
the new overlay district as defined on the Middlesex County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
that goes into effect on June 4, 2010 and as further defined by the Middlesex County Flood
Insurance Study(FIS) report dated June 4, 2010.
Presentation given by Jean Delios- Presentation Attached
2/3 Vote required
Declared unanimous.by Moderator
Motion Carried
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Section 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District
TOWN OF READING a The National Flood Insurance Program
Community Planning&Development Commission
i (NFIP)is a federal program available in
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The NFIP allows property owners the ability
j to purchase insurance as a protection against
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The program requires adopting state and
local floodplain management regulations that
Proposed Amendments to Floodplain Districts Section 4.4
reduce future flood damages.
Warrant Article 28
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Section 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District Section 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District.-Purpose
a Cities and Towns across the country are
t, FEMA identifies flood hazards nationwide required to adopt the new FEMA data
and publishes and updates flood hazard data a In Reading's case this requires amending the
in support of the national program. zoning by-law Section 4.4
s FEMA has developed new flood hazard data o Impact on Reading-the new floodplain
and revised some of the existing data for overlay district extends only to the 100 year
Reading as part of recent updates. flood plain and not the 500 year flood plain
that previously applied
Section 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District (Sectiou 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District
PROPOSED CHANGES
Old 4.4-Deleted New Maps
s New 4.4—Based on Standard Boilerplate
Language from the State
plus included language from our existing
zoning_by-law _._--
• Uses Permitted by Right(4.4.5)
Uses Permitted by Special Permit(4 4.6)
• uses Prohibited(4.4.7)
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' ; Section 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District
What Does the Change mean?
No impact on the way we regulate wetland areas
under the State Wetlands Protection Act or the
Local By-Law.
y `'` ,"! `• t jj , FEMA's new boundaries reduce the requirements
iY \ under-the federal program since it now only
r "' applies to properties in the 100 year floodplain.
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Anyone that wants to get flood insurance can
Section 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District Section 4.4 Floodplain Overlay District
Adopting the new Section 4.4 will: zx No new properties are placed in
j Meet FEMA's June 4,2010 deadline the Floodplain.
Comply with the need to adopt the new FEMA
data allowing property owners to continue to be Property owners will continue to
eligible for federal flood insurance program. be able to purchase flood
insurance.
Note: No changes are anticipated between now and p time sensitive matter requiring
June 4,2010. action in advance of June 4, 2010.
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ARTICLE 29 — On motion by Camille Anthony, Secretary of Board of Selectmen, it was voted,
pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, to declare the seats of the following f
Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove those persons from their position as Town
Meeting Members for failure to take the oath of office within 30 days following the notice of
election or for failure to attend one half or more of the Town Meeting sessions during the-previous
year:
Precinct 1 - Ronald Thomas O'Keefe Precinct Chair Voted to keep as a TMM
Crawford Lynne A Voted to keep as a TMM
D'Entremont Keith J 2011
Precinct 2 - Peter Coumounduros Precinct Chair Voted to keep as a TMM
Connearney Joseph T Sr. 2011 p
Lam Wei E 2011 Voted to keep as a TMM
Snow George A 2011 Voted to keep as a TMM
Sullivan John B 2011 Voted to keep as a TMM
Precinct 3 - Francis Driscoll Precinct Chair 2011 Voted to keep as a TMM
Jones Randall W
Precinct 5 - Janice M Jones Precinct Chair 2011 Voted to keep as a TMM
Kelley Timothy J
Precinct 8 - Karen Gately Herrick, Precinct Chair Voted to not to keep as a TMM
Griset William J Jr. 2011
Motion Carried as Presented by Precinct Chairs
ARTICLE 3 On motion by Tony Rickley of Precinct 2 to bring Article 3 back to the table for an
instructional motion
Instructional Motion as follows:
Move that the Board of Selectmen be instructed to meet with Church leaders of the town who
may be interested in pursuing the possibility of a program for plowing and / or removal of snow
from church parking lots and driveways by the town at some mutually agreed to terms and
conditions, and costs payable to the town for such services.
A report on progress, and hopefully conclusions on such negotiations shall be made at the 2010
Subsequent Town Meeting desirable.
Motion Carried
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On motion by Ben Tafoya, Chairman of Board.of Selectmen it was voted that this Annual Town
Meeting stand adjourned (sine die).
Meeting adjourned at 11:28 p.m.
151 Town Meeting Members were present.
A true copy. Attest: Laura A. Gemrne
Town Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, 'I,-on June 9, 2010 notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of
;_._._Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting
attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places within the Town of
Reading:
Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct.2 Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road
Precinct 3 Reading Police Station, .15 Union.Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Precinct 6 Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street
Precinct 7 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
The date of posting being not less than seven (7) days prior to June 23, 2010, the date set for the
Special Local Election in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be posted on the Town of Reading web §ite.
/Torn Freeman, Constable
A true copy Attest:
Laura,Gemme, Town Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
SPECIAL LOCAL ELECTION WARRANT
Middlesex, SS.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the
Town of Reading who are qualified to vote in the Special Local Election to vote at
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Reading Memorial High School -Hawkes Field House - Oakland Road
on WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY-THIRD OF JUNE, 2010, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the
following purpose:
To cast their votes in the Special Local Election for the follow ballot question:
"Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the representative Town Meeting
whereby it was voted to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 64L, Section 2(a) to impose a local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant
meals originating within the Town by a vendor at the rate of .75-percent of the
gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant meals?" r._ .I
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Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place . f I
of said voting.
Given under our hands this 8th day of June, 2010. «---
Ben Ta ya, Chairman
J a Ii, Vice Chairman
Camille ny, Sgretary
Stephen A Goldy
Richard W Schubert
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme, Town rk-
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Local Election
June 23, 2010
Official- Certified Results
Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a Local Special Election was held
for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of.Polls being
acccording to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined
by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered
00. .
The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following
results:
2052 ballots (12.3%) of registered voters cast as follows:
Question
"Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the representative Town Meeting whereby it was
voted to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 64L, Section 2(a) to
impose a local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town by a
vendor at the rate of.75 percent of the gross receipts of the vendor from the sale of restaurant
meals?"
Question
Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total
Yes 126 69 79 141 91 101 114 88 809
No 161 119 117 ' 165 137 167 177 . 199 1242
Blanks 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 287 1891 1961 3061 2281. 2681 2911 2871 2052
A true copy. Attest:
Laura Gemme
Town Clerk
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September 14, 2010, State Primary Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this. Warrant, 1, on September 1, , 2010 notified and warned the inhabitants of
the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified
by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places within the
Town of Reading:
Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School; 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2 Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road
Precinct 3 Reading Police Station,.15 Union Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Precinct 6 Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street
Precinct 7 Reading Library,Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
The date of posting being not less than seven (7) days prior to September 14, 2010, the date set for
the State Primary Election in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be posted on the Town of Reading web site.
Tom Fr eman , Constable
A true copy Attest:
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
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