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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter Hechenbleikner
DATE: September 20, 2012
RE: Agenda — September 25, 2012
3a) Enclosed is a proposed resolution and background information as requested by the
MBTA Advisory Board.
5a) Included in your packet is a copy of material related to the requested amplified
sound at Hollingsworth Field for the flag football program. We have noticed
everybody within 300 feet as is common practice. A list of those notified is in
your packet.
5b) Enclosed in your packet is an outline for Town Meeting. We're still working on
the Warrant, but I will enclose at the end of the day the latest version as we have
it completed to date.
5c) Enclosed in your packet is a legal notice, letter from the property owner at 63
Forest Street, and related material regarding a request by the abutter for removal
of a Town tree.
5d) Enclosed in your packet is a copy of the legal notice, list of people who were
notified, and background information on returning the Brande Court Parking lot to
two hour parking as discussed when the lot was revised to "blue zone" parking
after the Atlantic closed.
5e) Abutting property owners have agreed to the purchase of the two small parcels of
land from the Town at Pearl Street and Audubon Road. The one change in the
land as offered is that it will create a particular difficulty to require the property
owners to attach these small lots to their existing lots. It is difficult to get title
insurance 'on the lots being sold by the Town because of the length of time that the
Town has owned the property.
5f) There are issues with the Aberjona River hydraulic model which needs to be
reviewed and further calibrated. The final report will be delayed at least a month.
5g) The Town Engineer will be in to review some design alternatives for
reconstruction of Oakland Road, repaving of Haven Street, the process for
moving forward with the downtown streetscape phase 2 and CPDC's
recommended location for a pedestrian traffic signal on Main Street.
5h) If there is full Board present, I'd like to ask the Board to vote on the sale of the
remainder of the parcel at Pearl and Audubon Road and the parcel of land on
Lothrop Road.
Hechenbieikner, Peter
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From: Zager, Jeff
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:55 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: FW: Church snow plowing
Peter: FYI
Jeffrey'['. Zager
16 Lowell Street
Read] ng !art A 0186
`Fel: ;`81- 942 -907
Fax: 781-942-9081
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From: O'Halloran, Michael
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:51 AM
To: Zager, Jeff
Subject: RE: Church snow plowing
Jeff
This is the 3rd and final season for plowing the Churches. I have to call them and make sure that they still want the service (I am sure
that they will).
We plow:
First Baptist Church
St Agnes Church
Old South Church
First Congregational
Korean. Church
Town of Reading
16 Lowell St
Reading MA 01867
Tel: 781 -942 -6671
Fax: 781 - 942 -5441
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -2683
Memorandum
To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: Jeff Zager, Director Public Works
Date: September, 19, 2012
Re: Sidewalk Snowplowing Program- winter of 2012/ 2013
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PUBLIC WORKS
(781) 942 -9077
In accordance with Section 4.19 (section for considering changes to side walk snow plowing),
per Board of Selectmen policy, one change is planned to be incorporated into the current
program:
Bancroft Avenue, running from Lowell Street to Auburn Street, will be shifted to the left, or
westerly side, and opposite its current location.
This change will result a more direct, contiguous paved stretch of sidewalk with no gaps, thus
allowing a safer, more direct route for pedestrian traffic.
All appropriate parties, including both school and police officials, as well as all abutters have
been notified on this change.
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A RESOLUTION
Presented by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading
Whereas, the transit, highway, road, bridge, and rail network of Eastern Massachusetts is an essential component for the
economic activity of the Commonwealth, and all of New England, and
Whereas, the funding to maintain, upgrade, and improve those components of the transportation infrastructure under the control
of the Commonwealth those Massachusetts, and its authorities has been inadequate for over a decade, and
Whereas, the funding to maintain, upgrade, and improve local transportation infrastructure under the control of this municipality,
and other through the Chapter 90 program, MPO discretionary funding, and other sources has also been inadequate for
over a decade, and
Whereas, the citizens of this municipality have absorbed MBTA fare increases and reductions in MBTA services, as well as a
general deterioration of the highways, roads, bridges, and sidewalks relied upon every days by millions of
Massachusetts citizens, and
Whereas, investing in transportation infrastructure is an investment in the people of this municipality, this region, this
Commonwealth, and this nation, and
Now be it resolved, that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading calls upon the Legislature and the Governor to
immediately address the operating and capital maintenance issues negatively affecting the transportation infrastructure of the Town of
Reading, those of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its Authorities.
Be it further resolved that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading requests that the Legislature and Governor act swiftly to
devise a permanent and sustainable way to invest in the basic maintenance and operation of the transportation infrastructure of this
state; so that it may act as a catalyst economic development, environmental stewardship, and the health and well being of all citizens
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Stephen Goldy, Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman
James E. Bonazoli
John Arena `
May 29, 2012
Dear MBTA Advisory Board Member Communities:
At a recent meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board, your representatives sought a way to
be heard on the critical transportation issues facing Eastern Massachusetts. We agreed that
by any objective measure transportation funding is inadequate and does not reflect the role
and importance of roads, bridges and transit to cities and towns today. Despite news stories,
editorials, conferences and actual protests in the streets, there has been little movement
towards a real solution to our transportation woes.
We recently finished a process started by MassDOT to raise fares and cut service at the
MBTA. Almost everyone agrees that the Regional Transit Authorities (RTA's) are
underfunded and have been for years. There is a strong effort this year to better fund Chapter
90, but that funding will not make up for the years that communities could not afford to
maintain their local roads and bridges. Finally, if you are a community that has tried to go
though the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) process, you know that only a fraction
of the proposal submitted actually gets funding. Taken together, the signs are clear that there
is a crisis in transportation and that the Massachusetts communities are bearing the brunt of
it.
Your fellow members of the MBTA Advisory Board voted to ask each of our 175
members to consider a resolution calling on the governor and the Legislature to develop a
comprehensive and long -term solution to the transportation crisis. Enclosed is a draft
resolution that the MBTA Advisory Board is asking each Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen
and City Council to consider. We are asking you to pass a version of this resolution between
now and next November to keep attention focused on our transportation needs. Tell the
Governor and the Legislature that Massachusetts Communities have roads and bridges to
maintain, projects we need build and a reliable transit system to serve our citizens. Please
pass your resolution and tell Beacon Hill to move past the gridlock.
Sincerely,
Paul Regan
Executive Director
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Draft Resolution Presented by the
Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading
Whereas the transit, highway, road, bridge, and rail network of Eastern Massachusetts is an
essential component for the economic activity of the Commonwealth, and all of New England,
and
Whereas the funding to maintain, upgrade, and improve those components of the
transportation infrastructure under the control of the Commonwealth those Massachusetts,
and its authorities has been inadequate for over a decade, and
Whereas the funding to maintain, upgrade, and improve local transportation infrastructure
under the control of this municipality, and other through the Chapter 90 program, MPO
discretionary funding, and other sources has also been inadequate for over a decade, and
Whereas the citizens of this municipality have absorbed MBTA fare increases and reductions in
MBTA services, as well as a general deterioration of the highways, roads, bridges, and sidewalks
relied upon every days by millions of Massachusetts citizens, and
Whereas investing in transportation infrastructure is an investment in the people of this
municipality, this region, this Commonwealth, and this nation, and
Now be it hereby resolved, that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading calls upon the
Legislature and the Governor to immediately address the operating and capital maintenance
issues negatively affecting the transportation infrastructure of the Town of Reading, those of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its Authorities.
Be it further resolved that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading requests that the
Legislature and Governor act swiftly to devise a permanent and sustainable way to invest in the
basic maintenance and operation of the transportation infrastructure of this state; so that it
may act as a catalyst economic development, environmental stewardship, and the health and
well being of all citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Legal Notice
(Seal)
Town of Reading
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading:
Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold a public
hearing pursuant to Rule 4 of Section 4.14.3 of the Selectmen's Policies on Tuesday, September
25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts to consider use of amplified sound for music at Hollingsworth Football Field on
9 -29, 10 -6, 10 -13, 10 -27, 11 -03 and 11 -10 from 5 :30 to 8:30 p.m.
A copy of the proposed document regarding this topic is available in the Town Manager's
office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M- W -Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tues from 7:30
a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and is attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in
writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on September 25, 2012 to townmanager o,ci.reading. ma.us
By order of
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
To the Chronicle: Please publish on September 20, 2012
Send the bill and tear sheet to: Town Manager, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Feudo, John
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 3:47 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Amplified Sound - Saturday Night
Peter,
Here is my take on the amplified sound variance request from Carl McFadden.
Carl and his crew are vendors for us. They are running flag football. To open their season they had entertainment for
the whole family including Music by a DJ. This was approved by the recreation Committee at their meeting on Tuesday,
September 11tH
I thought the event was festive. The music did not seem too loud to me and I did get a lot of positive comments from
parents that they liked it and it made it seem like a fun event. That being said, the program does not need a D1 to play
music as it is not needed to run the program. However, they did use the microphone to announce rotation of fields and
address the coaches and players several times through the 4 hours. I thought that use was certainly practical.
I would recommend this be allowed to have the speakers turned facing the press box. I have a hard copy of the permit
which I will forward to you.
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
Office: 781-942-9075
Fax: 781 - 942-5441
ifeudo @ci. read inq_ ma. us
Website: www.readingma.gov /recreation
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AMPLIFIED USE PERMIT REQUEST FORM
Name /Organization: RBC Sports, Inc
Contact for the Event: Carl McFadden
Phone Number. ,
Email Address
Date(s) of the Event: September 15, 2012
Purpose of the Event: Opening night of Flag football
Is this event open to the general public: YES NO
Location of the Event: Stadium Field
Time of the Event: 5:30 x:30 r44
Duration of the Use of Amplified Sound: Same as Above
Check all that apply:
Equipment:
x_ Use of sound equipment such as speakers, mixers, and microphones
Use of Musical Instruments`✓
Content: Q
x IGeneral Announcements
National Anthem
x Music
Sound Effects
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I have read and understand the Rule 5.2.3 of the Board of Selectmen Policies and
Procedures regarding use of amplified sound as it relates to park use and understand the
responsibilities that go along with an amplified sound permit.
Signature: C -, V ze- Date: '/ I
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4.14.3 - Rules
RULE 1. No person shall damage or break or cause to be broken any windows, doors
or other appurtenances of any buildings or structures on any public park, playground or recreation
area, or mark upon deface or disfigure any such buildings appurtenances or structure.
RULE 2. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading throw any stone or other missile; or have possession of or discharge any
destructive weapon, bow and arrow, firearm, firecracker, torpedo or fireworks; or make a fire; or
post, paint, affix or display any sign, notice, placard or advertising device; or engage in business,
sell or expose for sale, or give away any goods, wares or circulars; or drop or place and leave in
place any piece of paper or other refuse, except in the receptacles designated; except with the
written authority of the Recreation Committee or their designee and/or other permit granting
authority.
RULE 3. No person shall, on any public park, playground, recreation or other area under the
jurisdiction of the Recreation Committee in the Town of Reading, solicit the acquaintance of or
annoy another person or utter any profane, threatening abusive or indecent language or loud outcry;
or solicit any subscription or contribution; or have possession of, or drink any alcoholic beverages
as defined by Chapter 138, Section 1, of the General Laws; or play any game of chance, or have
possession of any instrument of gambling; or make an oration or harangue or any political or other
canvass; or preach or pray aloud; or do any obscene or indecent act; except by written authority
from the Recreation Committee or their designee.
RULE 4. Amplified Sound - Users of public property and abutting ' residents should
have an expectation of quiet enjoyment of the Town's public parks, playgrounds, recreation and
other. open space areas. This rule recognizes that these properties are the site of some activities
which inherently create levels of noise due to customary and usual uses such as fans cheering,
referee and coach's whistles, and bands playing during football games. There is also recognition
that as a community the public parks, playgrounds, recreation and other open space areas are the
site of occasional community events which use amplified sound such as school field days,
community fairs, and fireworks displays, etc.
The use of amplified sound in public parks, playgrounds, recreation and other open space areas is
not permitted without a permit to be granted by the Recreation Committee or other agency which
has jurisdiction over said public property.
When permitted, the use of amplified sound shall be controlled by the permit holder such that the
volume, direction, and duration of the sound is the minimum needed to meet the purpose of the use
of the sound, and which will minimize the impact of the sound on other users of the park,
playground, or other public property and its abutters. Unreasonable sound shall be sound plainly
audible at a distance of 100 feet from its source by a person of normal hearing.
The intent of this rule is to allow, with a permit from the Recreation Committee or other agency
which has jurisdiction over said public property, reasonable and occasional playing of music or use
of amplified sound while considering location, time, duration and frequency such as an annual fair,
or once a year all -star sports games. The use of amplified sound is not intended to be a routine for
recurring events such as play by play announcements for sporting events and other repeated use of
music and amplified sound. The permitting authority should consider the frequency of amplified
permits per park or recreation site and afford significant consideration to the neighbors abutting the
permitted areas as regards to their inconvenience created by said permit.
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When a permit is granted, a copy of the permit shall be transmitted to the Board of Selectmen at
least 3 days before the event- at which the music or amplified sound is to be used. Additionally, all
permitted dates of amplified sound will be posted in a conspicuous place on the Town's website as
well as available by contacting the Recreation Division or head of any other agency having
jurisdiction over the public property for which a permit has been granted.
Any variance from this rule will require the permitted applicant to petition the Board of Selectmen
for such variance at which time a public hearing will be held on the matter.
RULE 5. TREES, SHRUBBERY, LAWNS
1. Injury and Removal. No person shall, in any public park, damage, cut, carve,
transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark, or pick the flowers or seeds,
of any tree or plant. Nor shall any person attach any rope, wire, or other contrivance
to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in
any other way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
2. Climbing Trees, etc. No person shall, in any public park, climb any tree, or wall; or
stand or sit upon monuments, vases, fountains, railings or fences or upon any other
property not designated or customarily used for such purposes.
3. Hitching of Animals. No person shall, on any public park, tie or hitch a horse or
other animal to any tree or plant.
RULE 6. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading, bathe except in proper costume and at places designated therefor; nor shall any
person loiter or run about or lie upon the areas around pools in bathing costume in a manner deemed
inappropriate by community standards.
RULE 7. No person in any public park, playground or recreation area in the Town of
Reading shall refuse or neglect to obey any reasonable direction of a police officer.
RULE 8. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading promote, or engage in any game of ball or other sport; except within the areas
especially provided therefor, or by written authority of the Recreation Committee or their designee.
No person shall use or exhibit golf clubs in any public park, playground, or recreation area.
RULE 9. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading, undress or dress put on or take off a bathing suit, except in buildings designated
for such use for the purpose of undressing or dressing or putting on or taking off a bathing suit.
RULE 10. No person shall operate, drive, or ride an animal, vehicle or motor vehicle
upon or over any part of a playground recreation area or any public park in the Town of Reading
except where specifically allowed.
RULE 11. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading stop, stand or park any automobile or other vehicle except in such manner and in
such areas as may be designated by signs or by a police officer.
RULE 12. No person shall permit a dog under their control to enter upon an artificial
turf field or within any fenced area that includes any artificial turf field within the Town of Reading.
Artificial turf fields include: the RMHS stadium, Collins Field at Parker Middle School, and the so
called Lacrosse field also known as the practice field at RMHS.
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DECESARE PAUL M
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17 TENNYSON CIR
READING, MA 01867
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JOANNE E IAPICCA
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FRANK MATHEW E
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READING, MA 01867
DOWNING JOHN K
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91 WHITTIER RD
READING, MA 01867
KILEY ROBERT III
25 DEBORAH DR
READING, MA 01867
JOHNSON TIMOTHY
KAREN LAVARGNA
90 WHITTIER RD
READING, MA 01867
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CATHERINE A ENGLISH
39 HILLSIDE ROAD
READING, MA 01867
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15 TENNYSON CIRCLE
READING, MA 01867
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71 TENNYSON ROAD
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DRAFT 2012 Subsequent Town Meeting TUESDAY November 13, 2012
WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 09/20/2012
Art.
# Article Description
Sponsor
Mover/
Comment
1
Reports
Board of Selectmen
2
Instructions
Board of Selectmen
•
3
Establishment of a School Building
Board of
•
Committee
Selectmen/School
Committee /FINCOM
4
Amending the Capital Improvement
Board of Selectmen
•
Program FY 2013 -FY 2022
5
Amending the FY 2013 Budget
Board of Selectmen
•
6
Approve Payment of Prior Year's
Board of Selectmen
•
Bills
7
Additional funding - Smart Growth
Board of Selectmen
•
Stabilization Fund
78Additional
Funding — Sick/Vacation
Board of Selectmen
eave Stabilization Fund
9 Authorizing the taking of a drainage •
easement — Curtis and Walnut Streets
i 10 " Authorizing debt for Sewer I/I JBoard of Selectmen •
11 Funding Lewis Street, Howard Street Board of Selectmen •
(West to County Road), and Charles
Street (Main to Harrison) sewer work
12 Authorizing debt subject to a Board of Library
•
proposition 2 '/2 debt exclusion for the Trustees
Readinu Public Library
13 Street acceptance and discontinuance Board of Selectmen •
— Jacob Way /South Street
14 Authorizing the sale of Town -owned Board of Selectmen •
land — Causeway Road
9/20/2012 1
Moderator
Notes
DRAFT 2012 Subsequent Town Meeting TUESDAY November 13, 2012
WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 09/20/2012
9/20/2012 2 'p-,
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on , 2012 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 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 3 Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 6 Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue
Precinct 7 Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive
Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to 2012, the
date set for Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I also caused a posting of this Warrant to be published on the Town of Reading website on
, 2012.
A true copy Attest:
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
, Constable
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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 elections and Town affairs,
to meet at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading,
on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 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.
ARTICLE 1 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town
Accountant, Treasurer - Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk,
Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library
Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning
& Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Town' Manager and any other Board
or Special Committee.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees
and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to
see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise,
and appropriate for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out
the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to establish a School Building Committee
consistent with the regulations of the Massachusetts School Building Authority as embodied in
963 CMR 2.10 (3), or that any other action with respect thereto.
School Committee
Finance Committee
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2013 - FY 2022, Capital
Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken
under Article 13 of the April 23, 2012 Annual Town Meeting relating to the Fiscal Year 2013
Municipal Budget, and see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available
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funds, or otherwise, and appropriate as the result of any such amended votes for the operation
of the Town and its government, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year
2013 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered
to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds from Free Cash into the
Smart Growth Stabilization Fund, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds into the Sick Leave
Stabilization Fund, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept
the conveyance of drainage easements located 152 and 156 Walnut Street which easements
are shown on a plan entitled: " Drainage Easement located at 152 and 156 Walnut Street,
Reading Ma" 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 10 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to accept the following roads as public ways
pursuant to M.G.L. c.82, and to discontinue portions of the following roads, both in accordance
with the layouts adopted by the Board of Selectmen and on file with the Office of the Town
Clerk:
Jacob Way
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and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept deeds of easement and for the fee in said
roads; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase, or take such ways in fee or rights
of easement by eminent domain under the provisions of M.G.L. c.79;, or to acquire said lands in
fee or rights of easement therein by purchase, gift or otherwise, and to assess betterments
therefore pursuant to M.G.L. c.80; and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or
from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the
acquisition of said lands or easements therein or for payment of any eminent domain damages
and for the construction of said ways, or take any other action with respect thereto.
To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Reading General Bylaw by
adding the following section 8.11:
Section 8.11 Trash Collection
No person shall collect, or cause others to collect trash, rubbish, garbage, recycling, offal or
other offensive substances (whether from dumpsters, barrels, or otherwise, and whether on the
public way, a private way or any lot) after 9:00 PM and before 6:30 AM in any residential district
of the Town within 100 yards of such a district as shown on the then current Zoning Map.
or take any other action with respect thereto
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to rescind the entirety of Section 7.2 of the
Reading General Bylaw and replace it with the following,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 1, Section 1.8 Non - Criminal
Civil Disposition of Certain Violations of the Bylaw, by the deletion of the monetary penalties set
out in the portions of the chart for Section 7.1 and adding the following subsections to the chart
sn that Sertinn 7 1 Wetlands Prntectinn shall read as fnllnws-
Bylaw Bylaw Title Enforcing Person Penalty Penalty
Penalty
Section First Second
Additional
Offense Offense
Offenses
7.1 Wetlands Conservation
Protection Commission
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will amend the Town of Reading General Bylaws by
adding the following to section 8.9.4 Public Buildings, Public Property and Public Ways
8.9.4.4 Display of the United States Flag
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Conservation
Administrator
7.1.1
Failure to file a Notice of Intent or Request for
$300.00
Determination of Applicability and to receive a
valid Order of Conditions or Determination of
applicability prior to activity.
7.1.2
Failure to promptly comply with an
$300.00
Enforcement Order
7.1.3
Failure to record Order of Conditions at the
$ 25.00
Registry of Deeds prior to activity.
7.1.4
Failure to notify the Commission prior to
$ 25.00
activity where a Condition of an Order of
Conditions or a Request for Determination or
a Minor Project permit requires such notice.
7.1.5
Failure to install and /or property maintain
Warning $ 25.00
$100.00
erosion controls (per project).
7.1.6
Failure to comply with any Condition of an
$ 25.00
Order of Conditions or Determination of
applicability or Minor Project permit
7.1.7
Failure to apply for a Certificate of
Warning $ 50.00
Compliance in a timely manner.
7.1.8
Conducting an activity subject to the Bylaw
$ 50.00
and Regulations after the expiration of a valid
Order of Conditions or Determination of
Applicability.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to , or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will amend the Town of Reading General Bylaws by
adding the following to section 8.9.4 Public Buildings, Public Property and Public Ways
8.9.4.4 Display of the United States Flag
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The flag of the United States shall be displayed in or on all Town of Reading, owned
buildings or property, The Burbank Ice Arena, The Municipal Light Department, Reading
Housing and any other semi government agency in accordance with US Law 94 -344 as may be
amended from time to time.
No Board, Committee, Commission, Authority, Department, employee or otherwise shall
have the Authority to deviate from said law except by order of the President of the United States
or the Governor of the Commonwealth if he or she is so allowed by Presidential Order.
Petition
and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1)
public place in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 13,
2012, or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an
attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town
Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this -th day of '2012.
, Constable
Stephen A. Goldy, Chairman
Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
John J. Arena
James Bonazoli
SELECTMEN OF READING
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From: Elaine.Webb @vsea.com
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:46 AM
To: Town Manager
Cc: elwsail41 @verizon.net
Subject: Fw: Statement/Comments by E. Webb - Demo Delay By -Law Hearing 9/11/12
Attachments: demodelay.docx; demodelay.pdf
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Dare: 09120/2012 09:43 AM
subi Ct: Statement/Comments by E. Webb - Demo Delay By -Law Hearing 9/11/12
Peter,
I apologize that this took a few days. Please forward as appropriate. The docx and pdf are the same.
Thank you.
If you need to reach me for any reason, call my cell 781 307 -1226
Elaine
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To. Peter Hechenbleikner
Members of the Board of Selectman
Re: Statements Made by E.Webb to BOS at 9/11/12 Public Hearing (9:45pm — 11:OOpm)
Please accept this written documentation as a record the statement that I made at the Hearing. This
document was created from my hand written notes utilized during my statement.
1. Acknowledge the work of the task force and contributions of the Historical Commission
members, BOS members, and Town Manager, Pete Hechenbleikner.
2. Both of the add -in owner appeal processes are critical to this by -law modification. The current
process, without the owner appeals, so violates the rights of property owners that it
undermines the very worthy intent of the commission with respect to preserving our collective
history.
3. The proper body to hear the appeals in section 7.2.6.4 is the Board of Selectman. This was well
stated by Selectman Arena. (A note here in support of the appeal in 7.2.6.4 is the case made by
Mr. Art Hayden. He and the 97 other property owners who did not come to the Historical
Commission Meeting in October of 2010 deserve the opportunity for an appeal. It should also be
noted that even those property owners in attendance at the meeting did not have an appeal
voice as that was not part of the process at the time. )
4. Throughout the proposed by -law, it is essential that all line items are numbered and not simply
bullets.
5. The criteria are missing the critical assessment of the integrity and condition of the structure
and of interior elements of the property. This should be added to 7.2.3.2 ad 7.2.6.4.
6. The last statement in section 7.2.3.1 completely undermines the hearing process and the
viability of the owner input and appeal. The sentence that reads, "Nothing shall preclude the
Commission from voting to add structures onto the List of Historic Structures at different
meetings. ", MUST be removed.
7. In section 7.2.3.2 there should be a time frame established for the Commission to vote. "The
Commission ffW shall consider their the owner's objection at the hearing and /or subsequent
public meetings, and the Commission shall not vote to include the structure in question onto the
List of Historic Structures until all information supplied by the owner can be fully considered by
the Commission." This time frame shall not exceed 30 days or the default ruling will be in favor
of the owner.
8. In section 7.2.3.11 the last paragraph, the notice of a later hearing when the vote will be taken is
sent to the owner. This notice should be "5 days" in advance of the hearing to give owners time
to adjust their schedules. The current notice is "3 days ".
9. In section 7.2.6.2, bullets 3 and 4 are confusing.
10. In section 7.2.4, bullet 5 is confusing.
11. The "expense to the owner" is excessive; 7.2.4 list of abutters, legal notice of hearing, mailing to
abutters, and 7 sets to the commission. The notification of abutters makes no sense and this is
Sei1
not part of the current demolition permitting process. If this is driven by the historical aspect of
this process then the Town or the Commission should be paying the costs of the notifications to
abutters.
12. The time frames in this entire process are excessive as they are accumulated. Currently;
a. 7.2.3.1— 7.2.3.2 is 30 days, HOWEVER as noted above ( #6) due to the last sentence in
7.2.3.1 this time frame is actually unlimited.
b. 7.2.3.2- 7.2.6.3 can take 109 days plus the 6month delay
c. 7.2.6.4 can take 49 days
13. The financial hard ship to owners stems from the time delay impacting the owners desired
course of action. The additional hardship, as cited by citizens in the hearing is from lost sales.
14. Section 7.2.1 change "but rather" to and in the third line.
15. Section 7.2.6.3 The fourth bullet should be re- stated for clarity, "An automatic release of the
delay 6 (six) months after the Hearing in section 7.2.5."
Respectfully,
Elaine L. Webb
309 Pearl Street
Reading, MA 01867
781 - 307 -1226
Elwsail4l(g@verizon.net
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In accordance with'Seefic ii-2 -13 of the Town of Reading Home Rule Charter we the
undersigned registered voters of the Town of Reading submit the following article for
placement in the November subsequent Town Meeting
Motion to amend the Town of Reading General Bylaws by adding the following to
section 8.9.4 Public Buildings, Public Property and Public Ways
8.9.4.4 Display of the United States Flag
The flag of the United States shall be displayed in or on all Town of Reading, owned
buildings or property, The Burbank Ice Arena, The Municipal Light Department,
Reading Housing and any other semi government agency in accordance with US Law
94 -344 as may be amended from time to time .
No Board , Committee , Commission , Authority , Department ,employee or
otherwise shall have the Authority to deviate from said law except by order of the
President of the United States or the Governor of the Commonwealth if he or she is so
allowed by Presidential Order.
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF READING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
To the Inhabitants of the
Town -of Reading: "
Please take notice that the
Board of Selectmen of the Town
of Reading will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, September
25, 2012 at 8:15 p.m. in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16
Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts on removal of
an Oak tree at the request of
the homeowner at 63 Forest
Street. Only the tree posted
may be removed.
A copy of the proposed doc-
ument regarding this topic is
available in the Town
Manager's office, 16 . Lowell
Street, 'Reading, MA, M -W-
Thurs from 7:30 a'rn - 5:30
p.m., Tues from .7:30 a.m. -
7:00 p.m. and is attached to the
hearing notice on the website at
www.readingma.gov
All interested parties are
invited to attend the hearing, or
may submit their comments in
writing or by email prior to 6:00
p.m. on September 25, 2012 to
townmanager@ci. reading. ma. u
By order of
Peter 1. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
9/11,9/18
Scl
Estimated
Staff Responsibility Start time
future agendas
Policy on use of the AHTF
Policy on displaying street numbers
Review license and permit fees
Policy on Trust Fund Commissioners
Discuss driveway width issues.
Discuss Woburn St. parking
License for MBTA parking lot
Strout Avenue Master Plan - after Town
Forest planning work is done
September 25, 2012:
Hearing
Amplified Sound at Hollingsworth Field
7:30
Resolution re Transportation funding
Hechenbleikner
7:45
Close Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant
Hechenbleikner
8:00
Hearing
Request for tree removal - 63 Forest Street
(Jeff Boyd 339 - 927 -2580)
Hechenbleikner
8:15
Hearing
Restoring Brande Court Parking Lot to 2
hour parking
PTTTF
8:30
Approval of Purchase and Sales agreement -
Pearl Street and Audubon Road
8:45
Presentation of final report on Saugus and
Aberjona Rivers drainage study
Zambouras
9:00
Review Street design issues - Oakland
Road, Haverhill Street, downtown
streetscape phase 2, Pedestrian Traffic
Signal on Main Street
PTTTF
Approval of land sales - Pearl Street;
Lothrop Road
Hechenbleikner
October 9, 2012
Students
Office Hour
Ben Tafoya
6:30
CAB member update
Tax Classification preview
LeLacheur
Hearing
Establishment of Town Manager Screening
Committee
Hechenbleikner
Hearing
Amplified sound - Flag football
Feudo
Approval of betterments, Edgmont and
Stewart curbing
Zambouras
Approval of fence extension - lacrosse field
at Birch Meadow
Feudo
Presentation of Water Distribution study;
review of water storage issues - MWRA
Zager /Tassi
Hearing
Amplified Sound at the football events
Tentative - liquor license hearing - 622
Main Street
Hechenbleikner
10/10/2012 Financial Forum @Senior°
October 23, 2012
MAPC member update
Meet with EDC re policy
Appointment - Town Manager Screening
Committee
Discussion - Town Manager profile
November 6 2012 - 'State Election ''
NO MEETINGS
November 13, 2012 !- Subsequent Town
Meeting
NO MEETINGS
November 15, 2012 '- Subsequent Town
Meeting
NO MEETINGS
November 19, 2012 - Subsequent_ Town
Meeting
NO MEETINGS
November 20, 2012'
Office Hour
John Arena
6:30
Tax Classification hearing
Approve Liquor Licenses
Review Goals
December 4 2012
Students
Office Hour
James Bonazoli
6:30
Approve licenses
Approve early openings /24 hour openings
Town Accountant Quarterly meeting
December 18, 2012
Town Manager Performance Evaluation
Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Jeff Boyd <boydfenceboston @gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 5:50 PM
To: Town Manager
Subject: Jeff Boyd - Town meeting request
Attachments: dead branches.JPG; full branch.ipg; removed tree stump 2.JPG
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner and members of the Board of Selectmen,
I am writing to request a hearing at next week's town meeting regarding a town -owned tree located on my
property. I beleive this tree to be a danger to myself and my family for a number of reasons. I made an initial
request to have the tree removed to both the DPW and Town Manager last spring. The reason for my first
request was because of the blind spot it creates for both myself and my neighbor when exiting our driveways.
Both the DPW representative and Town Manager denied my request. Weeks later, on July 2nd, one of the same
tree's larger limbs crashed onto my driveway causing extensive damage to my wife's car, fence, and my house.
This occured on a calm, pleasant Sunday afternoon in which the weather was not a factor. The limb also took
down electrical and cable lines from the telephone pole on the other side of the street. It should also be noted
that the limb fell exactly where my wife secures our 3- month -old daughter into her car and smashed the window
over my daughter's car seat.
In response to this potentially disasterous incident, I made another request to the town to have the tree removed.
The DPW arrived early the next morning to remove the fallen limb and to remove a handful of other dead
limbs. Some of the limbs were too high for the DPW's equipment to reach, as admitted by one of the DPW
workers. This to me is unacceptable and I beleive that it's the town's responibility to hire an outside company to
remove such dead limbs if they are unable to do so themselves. The tree warden stopped by after the DPW
finished their work but still refused to order the tree to be removed.
Since this incident, several other dead branches have fallen on my property, most of them in the same location
as the large limb that had to be removed. One such branch was two inches in diameter and landed on the tailgate
of my truck immediately after I pulled into my driveway. Although it did not do any extensive damage to the
truck, I hate to think of the damage it could have caused to a human being. There are still several sizable limbs
on this tree that are clearly dead, one of which is literally dangling from another limb that caught it on the way
down.
I recently had several trees removed since this incident, one of which was another oak tree on the other side of
my driveway. When cut at the base, the stump was completely rotted out inside. The tree that was removed
looked to be in identical condition as the tree belonging to the town, leading me to believe that it too is rotted
throughout.
I have been told by the tree warden and the Town Manager that the tax payers own this tree. That being said, as
a tax payer of this town, I believe it is my right, and my family's right, to feel safe when we walk out of our
front door. We deserve the peice of mind to feel comfortable getting into and out of our vehicles and we should
not be scared of branches falling from the sky as we place our infant daughter in her car seat or stroller. I only
hope that you make a reasonable decision at next week's town meeting that is in the best interests of the safety
of your town's residents.
Please see the attached photographs showing the damage already caused by this tree as well as pictures taken
since the incident.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jeff Boyd
63 Forest Street
Reading, MA 01867
(339) 927 -2580
1 SGT
Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 9:26 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: Fwd: Tree hearing 63 Forest
For BO'S packet
Sent from my iPhone
Pete
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Keating, Bob" <bkeatingAci.readin .ma.us>
Date: August 29, 2012 8:55:16 AM EDT
To: " Hechenbleikner, Peter" <phechenbleikner a)ci. reading, ma. us>
Subject: Tree hearing 63 Forest
Resident requests tree hearing to remove tree at corner of driveway. Tree limb fell during summer storm
damaging car. The tree was on our trim list but for dead wood. The limb that fell was green and wouldn't
have been trimmed. The dead wood was still in tree after the storm. We removed the limb and debris
and trimmed out tree. Tree was in healthy condition. It is a large 38" diameter Oak. The resident has two
other large Oaks in his front yard. He has issues with the town tree at the end of the driveway with
backing out onto Forest Street. This tree is leaning out towards Forest away from the house. The
resident had one tree removed from his front yard close to the house and left two other large oaks in
front. The cost to remove this tree is $1,550.00 including labor, equipment overhead, crane rental,
Police detail, stump grinding. stump cleanup ,foaming and seeding.
Robert L. Keating
Supervisor, Forestry, Parks, Cemeteries
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Tel: 781 - 942 -9086
Fax: 781 - 942 -5441
web www.readingma.gov
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF READING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING-
To the Inhabitants of the
Towri of Reading:
Please take notice that- the
Board of Selectmen of the Town
of Reading will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, September
25, 2012 -at 8:30 p.m. in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16
Lowell Street, Reading;
Massachusetts on restoring
Brande Court Parking Lot to
two hour parking.
A copy of the proposed .doc-
ument regarding this topic is
available . in the Town
Manager's office, 16 Lowell
Street, Reading, MA, M -W -•
Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30
pap., Tues from 7:30.a.m.' -
7 :60 p.m. and is attached to the
hearing notice on the website at
www.readingma.gov
All interested parties are
invited to attend- the hearing, or
may submit their comments in
writing or by email prior to 6 :00
P.m. on September 25, 2012 to
townmanager@ci.reading.ima. u
.s
By order of
Peter I. Hechenbleikner'
Town Manager
9/19
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69 ASH ST
67 WOBURN STREET
READING, MA 01867
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39 -41 LINCOLN ST LLC
BARLETTA JOSEPH
GALLO MATTEO TRUSTEE
56 RED GATE LN
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READING, MA 01867
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376 NORTH ST
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READING SAVINGS BANK
UH 159 HAVEN STREET LLC
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ONE EASTERN PLACE, EP 2 -26
21 ANGLEWOOD LN
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Board of Selectmen Meeting — March 17, 2009 — Page 7
A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to close the hearing on parking regulations for
Brande Court was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to approve an amendment to the Town of
Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28,
1995 by adding to Appendix A -4a:
TWO HOUR PARKING OR ALL DAY PARKING WITH EMPLOYEE PERMIT
DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS
8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Location
Brande Court parking lot
was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Hearing --Stop — Northbound Harrison at Charles —The Secretary read the hearing notice.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing for a stop sign northbound
on Harrison Street at Charles Street was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve an amendment to the Town of
Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28,
1995 by adding to Article 6, Section 6.12, in Appendix A 12, the following:
Appendix A -12
6.12 — Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs
Street Location
Harrison Street at Charles Street Northbound drivers
was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to adiourn the meeting of March 17, 2009 at
10.55 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Board of Selectmen Meeting — January 27, 2009 — Page 3
i Interim Uses of Brande Court Parking Lot — The Town Manager noted that the parking lot is
I empty since the Atlantic Food Mart closed and it should be regulated parking. The only concern
is that it is difficult to take back regulations once they are in place. After much discussion, the
Board decided to consider blue sticker parking for that lot and will schedule a hearing for this.
Parking Consultant Presentation — Consultant Jason Schreiber was present to review the draft
final report. He noted that there is a lot of vacant land. A survey was done and it was noted that
the average stay in Downtown is two to three hours, and the 85th percentile is two to seven hours.
Mr. Schreiber recommended expanding the employee permit program. He noted that the program
sells out quickly but the spaces are underutilized. He recommends selling permits for 130%
150% of the spaces. He noted that only 75% of the employees Downtown knew the program
exists. He also noted that Sanborn Street, Woburn Street and Ash Street are good places to
expand the program. He suggested taking the additional revenues from the parking permits and
use it for Downtown improvements; i.e., banners, new signs, etc.
Mr. Schreiber suggested adjusting the time limits because when the time limit shuts off, the
parking increases in front of and in back of CVS. He recommends extending the two hour limit
to 10:00 p.m. and the three hour in back to 10:00 p.m. He also suggested expanding the
enforcement hours by at least 15 hours, improve the parking signage, create incentives for
sharing of private parking, remove zoning restrictions, create management entity, offer lease
purchase of private lots, initiate a new commuter permit program, expand bicycle facilities,
install bus shelters and look at valet parking if necessary. He noted that reverse angle parking on
High Street would increase parking spaces and calm traffic.
Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya indicated that he would also like to look at the number of parking
spots at apartment complexes.
Town Manager's Goals — The Town Manager noted that these are community goals that have
been drafted by the Department Heads for the Selectmen's review. The Selectmen can add
and/or delete to this list.
Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that some of the items are action items, not goals.
Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that customer service initiatives need to be followed through.
Selectman Camille Anthony requested that timeframes be added to the goals.
Discuss Customer Satisfaction Survey — Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the survey is
available on cards and on the website. The summary is the information from both. He suggests
reviewing the summary on a monthly basis.
9C Cuts to State Aid — Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Town Manager and
Superintendent identified a significant amount to hold back. He suggests holding the line with
those even if cuts are lesser because it will make the next budget easier in FY10. He suggests
sending a letter to the School Department asking to hold the money.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting — January 27, 2009 — Page 3
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Interim Uses of Brande Court Parking Lot — The Town Manager noted that the parking lot is
empty since the Atlantic Food Mart closed and it should be regulated parking. The only concern
is that it is difficult to take back regulations once they are in place. After much discussion, the
Board decided to consider blue sticker parking for that lot and will schedule a hearing for this.
Parking Consultant Presentation — Consultant Jason Schreiber was present to review the draft
final report. He noted that there is a lot of vacant land. A survey was done and it was noted that
the average stay in Downtown is two to three hours, and the 85a' percentile is two to seven hours.
Mr. Schreiber recommended expanding the employee permit program. He noted that the program
sells out quickly but the spaces are underutilized. He recommends selling permits for 130%
150% of the spaces. He noted that only 75% of the employees Downtown knew the program
exists. He also noted that Sanborn Street, Woburn Street and Ash Street are good places to
expand the program. He suggested taking the additional revenues from the parking permits and
use it for Downtown improvements; i.e., banners, new signs, etc.
Mr. Schreiber suggested adjusting the time limits because when the time limit shuts off, the
parking increases in front of and in back of CVS. He recommends extending the two hour limit
to 10:00 p.m. and the three hour in back to 10:00 p.m. He also suggested expanding the
enforcement hours by at least 15 hours, improve the parking signage, create incentives for
sharing of private parking, remove zoning restrictions, create management entity, offer lease
purchase of private lots, initiate a new commuter permit program, expand bicycle facilities,
install bus shelters and look at valet parking if necessary. He noted that reverse angle parking on
High Street would increase parking spaces and calm traffic.
Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya indicated that he would also like to look at the number of parking
spots at apartment complexes.
Town Manager's Goals — The Town Manager noted that these are community goals that have
been drafted by the Department Heads for the Selectmen's review. The Selectmen can add
and/or delete to this list.
Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that some of the items are action items, not goals.
Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that customer service initiatives need to be followed through.
Selectman Camille Anthony requested that timeframes be added to the goals.
Discuss Customer Satisfaction Survey — Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the survey is
available on cards and on the website. The summary is the information from both. He suggests
reviewing the summary on a monthly basis.
9C Cuts to State Aid — Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Town Manager and
Superintendent identified a significant amount to hold back. He suggests holding the line with
those even if cuts are lesser because it will make the next budget easier in FYI 0. He suggests
sending a letter to the School Department asking to hold the money.
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It has come to my attention that the Board may have recently voted to allow
the use of the parking lot behind the Atlantic for overnight parking by local
residents. Until yesterday, I was unaware of this vote, and it seems that there are
many others who did not know that this was allowed. The topic of conversation
came up when I noticed a truck being towed from the Eastern Bank lot at 7:45AM
yesterday. Apparently, the bank allows residents to park overnight, but all vehicles
must be removed by 7AM. I don't know who owned the truck, or if the owner is
aware that parking is allowed behind the Atlantic. If such parking was approved by
the Board, it would be a good idea to have someone from the Town or the police
department put a notice in each residential door in the area comprised of Haven,
Gould, Linden, Sanborn, (west) Green, and Woburn Street from Sanborn to High
Street so as to inform the residents. I don't think that there ,are that many
residences, so this could probably be accomplished in an hour or two. The notice
should include the hours allowed for parking, and the penalty for parking overtime.
If a vehicle may be towed, the name and phone number of the towing company
should be included in the notice.
Also, I ask that the Board consider allowing all -day parking of vehicles with
either a "Resident" or "Employee" sticker in the Atlantic parking lot. With ridership
on the commuter rail up, and the occasional loss of parking spaces due to snow
mounds, there are times when residents cannot find a "Resident" space near the
depot. The Atlantic site will take some time to develop. In the meantime, the lot is
nearly empty. Until such time as the redevelopment plans for the Atlantic site are
approved, it seems to make sense that the lot should be used by our residents who
travel to Boston, and by employees who work in town.
Your favorable consideration of this proposal is very much appreciated.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting — November 3, 2009 — Page 4
Selectman Camille Anthony asked to have a summary of the intent of Article 13, Other
Selectmen echoed her comments, and wondered if a bylaw was the optimal solution instead of
using Selectmen's policies. Chairman Ben Tafoya determined there was no reason to put this
Article forward until the Board was convinced it was the best solution.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthony to indeimitely postpone Article 13 (junk
bylaw) was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Anthony to recommend the subject material of Articles
3, 4 except for Line E97 (Vocational Schools), 6, S, 9 and 12 was approved by a vote of 5 -0-
0.
Preview of Report to Town Meeting re: Cemetery Garage — The Town Manager reviewed a three
page summary of work done to date to develop the scope of a Cemetery Garage project of 4700
square feet. The Town Manager will make a brief report of progress to Town Meeting. The
Board of Selectmen asked if the Cemetery Board is aware of the progress to date.
Follow Up Municipal Building Committee - The Board of Selectmen discussed the draft policy.
There was a division among the Board of Selectmen as to whether or not such an ad hoc
committee was a good idea. The majority of the. Board of Selectmen agreed to move forward
with the policy, and a hearing will be scheduled for November 24th. No posting for the citizen
members will be done in advance of the hearing, but the constituent Boards, Committees and
Commissions will be asked for their nominees to the'proposed ad hoc committee.
Review Downtown Parking_ Recommendations - The Town manager reviewed with the Board of
Selectmen the 14 major short-term recommendations of the study, and discussion ensued around
each of them. The priority items that the Town staff will work on include the following items
which are underlined:
1 Expand Employee Parking - The "Blue Zone" has been expanded on Gould Street,
and on a temporary basis in the Brande Court parking lot behind the former Atlantic
Supermarket.
2 Parking Transportation Fund — This would be established with any proceeds from the
40R development related to parking, or from mixed use development.
3 Adjust Time Limits — Issues related in large part to enforcement.
4 Expand parking enforcement — Does not seem feasible at this time. To implement
some of the recommendations, changes to parking regulations would be required
5 Improve Parking Directional Signs — We have a "peer to peer" consultant who can
provide some recommendations on this. This should be a relatively low cost item
6 Sharing of Private Parking Spaces — We will try a pilot project in the area bounded by
Main, Haven, Sanborn and Woburn Streets.
7 Valet Parking — We will explore with the Venetian Moon whether or not this will
work
8 Expand Parking Supply- The Board of Selectmen is very interested in exploring this
on High Street with reversed angled parking. The Parking, Traffic and Transportation
Task Force will review and get the recommendation of the Police Department.
9 Reduce minimum parking requirements.
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10 In lieu of Parking Requirement — This is part of the mixed use zoning in Downtown
and also 40R smart growth.
11 Zoning Relief from Parking Requirements — "unbundling" — This is included to some
extent in the zoning for Downtown. We can explore whether "zip car" is an option.
12 Monitor Parking Utilization — This can be done when some redevelopment begins in
Downtown.
13 Bike Racks — Three new bike racks have been installed in Downtown. There is
additional potential for bike rack grants. We will be eliminating one parking space
next to Rotary Square, and expanding the Square and installing a large bike rack
14 Bus Shelters — We will work with the T and others to see if there is a location or
locations where we can install shelters — suggestions were Walkers Brook Drive at
new Crossing Road, and also Salem Street near Bay State Road. We will look to
develop a high quality of design with ease of maintenance.
Chairman Ben Tafoya recommended a graphic to be presented at the Special Town Meeting that
compares parking requirements under existing zoning, mixed use zoning, and 40R smart growth
zoning.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of October 6, 2009 was
approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of October 20, 2009 was
approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meeting of November 3, 2009 at
10.40 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
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TO: Board of Selectmen
From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Re: Downtown Streetscape Phase 2
We have reviewed with the Board of Selectmen over several months the potential design of a second
phase of downtown improvements, following up on the very successful Main Street Downtown
Streetscape project which was completed in 2009. The Board approved a consensus plan, and
solicited and received public comment on the plan.
The following outlines some pertinent information related to the next steps, which is to get final
design, funding, and construction for the project.
• The MassWorks program, a copy of the FAA's for which is attached, is the most likely funding
source for this project.
• Total project costs are estimated to be $4.7 million: $4.3 million for construction, $365 thousand
for design, and $44,000 for rights of way and rights of entry.
o The due date for applications for the MassWorks program is on or about September 1, 2013
o The design period for the project is approximately 6 months (160 days). The design needs to be
complete before the application is submitted.
o If successful in securing funding, bidding for construction would take place in January 2014.
o One element that will be required is to evaluate utilities in the streets to be affected. There may be
a capacity or age /condition issue with water, sewer, and storm water on parts of Haven Street.
This would be a good opportunity to get those issues addressed. If utility improvements are
needed these would require Town Meeting approval for funding also.
o Permits may be required from the MBTA and perhaps the Conservation Commission.
• The Town would need to fund the design cost this fall if we wanted to apply for the MassWorks
program in September 2013.
• The Town would also need to authorize the taking of construction easements, and fund them
(similar to what we did on the Safe Routes to School project). This would most appropriately be
done in the Annual Town Meeting next spring.
• This project should be very competitive in light of the accolades we have received from the State
on our Downtown Smart Growth 40R zoning and the 30 Haven (Oaktree) project
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o There is no minimum dollar match for a project but if there was a match available from the town it
would make our project request more competitive. For the $7M Downtown Streetscape project,
the Town's match was 10 %.
o Note: with the exception of one grant awarded to Quincy, the most MassWorks funding awarded
to any project to date has been 1.8M with the typical award being between $0.75M and $1.0 M.
There is no specific match, but the Town will most likely have to fund 50% to 60% of the
construction costs depending on the amount of the grant applications received.
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -2683
Phone: 781 - 942 -6610
Fax: 781 -942 -9071
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: Jean Delios, Community Services Director/ Town Planner
Date: August 7, 2012
Re: Main Street Pedestrian Crossing
In response to your request that the CPDC evaluate South Main Street for a suitable
location of a signalized pedestrian crossing, the CPDC would like to offer following
recommendations:
• Minot and Main Street — The CPDC determined that this intersection is the most
suitable for a signalized pedestrian crossing. This selection was based on a review of
available traffic and pedestrian data as well as consultation with the Chief of Police
and Town Engineer;
Crosswalk (Main Street)- The existing painted crosswalk that crosses Main Street
on the north side of the intersection, is located within a driveway of the business on
the east side of Main Street. The CPDC would like to recommend that the crosswalk
accompanying the signalized pedestrian crossing be relocated just north of the
existing painted crosswalk so that it is located between the curb cuts of the
businesses and not within the driveway;
• Crosswalk (Minot Street) - The painted crosswalk on Minot Street which runs
parallel with Main Street is appropriate, however due to the geometry of Minot Street
intersecting with Main Street, the CPDC recommends an additional painted
crosswalk be located perpendicular on Minor Street just west of the intersection (see
attached graphic);
• Design - The CPDC will defer to any other recommendations and suggestions from
the Town Engineer as to the specifics of these crosswalks.
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To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
Date: September 20, 2012
Re: Roadway Improvements Oakland Road & Haverhill Street
For the Board of Selectman's consideration please find sketches of proposed roadway improvements
the Engineering Division is considering on Haverhill Street and Oakland Road. The improvements are
briefly described below and further detailed on the attached sketches.
Haverhill Street— ProDosed Bike Lane
When the re- pavement of the roadway occurs next spring, the final phase of the water project, it is the
Departments intention to install traffic markings and necessary signage to create a bike lane for the
entire length of Haverhill Street. The portion of the roadway not being re -paved from Wakefield Road to
the rotary will only receive traffic markings and signage.
In areas were sufficient roadway width prevent an independent bike lane i.e. from Franklin Street to the
Town Line and in the vicinity of off street parking i.e. adjacent to Killam School to Symonds Way the
travel lane is of sufficient width to permit sharing of the roadway with appropriate signage.
Oakland Road
Oakland Road is planned for resurfacing in FY 2014. As you are aware the roadway supports
extremely wide travel lanes and parking on each side of the roadway. The Department proposes to
install traffic calming measures along the roadway by creating a center island for the majority of the
roadway and an island or roundabout at its intersection with Birch Meadow Drive.
For you review and approval please find alternatives which provide variations of the center island and
Birch Meadow Drive intersection traffic calming measures.
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Board of Selectmen
From:
Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date:
Thursday, July 05, 2012 (revised)
Re:
Sale of Real Estate
The Board of Selectmen has received appraisals for 4 parcels of land authorized by Town Meeting
for sale.
Three of the parcels are for the property at Pearl Street and Audubon Road. As you know, during the
Selectmen's public session on this matter, two of the abutters expressed interest in acquiring a
portion of the property to add to their lots. I have had ongoing discussions with them and they are
interested in acquiring the lands as shown on the layout and adding them to their property (the so
called "assemblage" parcels). This still leaves a 17,000 square foot viable building lot for sale.
The 4th parcel is the Lothrop Road parcel of land
Cumulatively the appraised values are almost $500,000. Proceeds by statute are required to be
deposited into the sale of real estate fund to be used for capital, debt service or unfunded pension
liability.
Procedurally, the Board of Selectmen needs to set a minimum bid price and conditions of sale for
each of the parcels. I am recommending the following minimum bid price and conditions of sale for
the properties in question.
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authorization to sell this property failed at the Board of Selectmen meeting on 6 -19 -12 by a
vote of 2 -2-0, with one member of the Board of Selectmen absent.)
♦ Minimum Bid price - $200,000;
♦ Closing — 90 days, subject to extension by the Town of good cause;
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♦ Use restricted to one single family home and appurtenant structures , with no further
subdivision of the parcel;
♦ Use will exclude application of the parcel as a 40B development;
♦ Driveway access only from Audubon Road;
♦ Buyer pays all closing costs and real estate transfer tax, except Town's legal costs.
For the Lothrop Road 34,000 square foot parcel:
♦ Minimum Bid price - $250,000;
♦ Closing — 90 days, subject to extension by the Town of good cause;
♦ Offered in "as is" condition;
♦ Use restricted to one single family home and appurtenant structures, with no further
subdivision of the parcel;
♦ Use will exclude application of the parcel as a 40B development;
♦ Buyer pays all closing costs and real estate transfer tax, except Town's legal costs.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Judith A. Pickett gapickett @brackettlucas.comj
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:39 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Gary Brackett
Subject: sale of four vacant lots
This is confirm our discussion yesterday. It is my understanding that you have already determined the value of
the four lots. Two of the four lots have a value in excess of $25,000 and will be subject to G.L.c. 3013. You asked
if you could hire a realtor to assist the Town in generating interest in the sale of the four lots. Use of a real
estate professional to promote sale of the property would probably increase the number of bidders on the lots
that are subject to c. 30B and would provide a broader base of potential buyers. My suggestion yesterday was
to have a realtor taken a lump sum for promotional work.
Any terms or conditions must be in the RFP and the P &S. For instance the date of the closing, selling the
property "as is', restrictions as to use or limitations on title should be set out in the RFP and the P &S, and as
appropriate, incorporated into the deed. Hiring a licensed site professional undertake a 21E assessment of the
lots in advance of the sale would allow for a faster closing. You also told me that the town would be seeking a
dimensional variance on one of the lots so that the sale would not be contingent upon the granting of the
variance.
Please let me know if there are any additional concerns.
Attorney Judith Pickett
Brackett & Lucas
19 Cedar Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(t) (508) 799 -9739
(f) (508) 799 -9799
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6/13/2012
Date: September 10, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Coolidge Multipurpose Room
Board of Selectmen Members Present
Steve Goldy, Chair
James Bonazoli
Ben Tafoya, Vice Chair
Rick Schubert
John Arena
Joint Meeting
School Committee
Board of Selectmen
FINCOM
Staff Members Present
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Bob LeLacheur, Assistant Town Manager
Sharon Angstrom, Town Accountant
School Committee Members Present
Staff Members Present
Karen Janowski
John Doherty, Superintendent
Hal Croft
Patty de Garavilla, Assistant Superintendent
Chuck Robinson Arrived at 7:28 p.m.
Mary DeLai, Assistant Superintendent
Lisa Gibbs
Alison Elmer, Director of Student Services
Chris Caruso
Rob Spadafora
Conner Traugot, Student Representative
FINCOM Members Present
David Greenfield, Chair
Barry Berman, Vice Chair
Mark Dockser
Jeanne Borawski
Hal Torman
Paula Perry
Visitors
Mary Grimmer, resident Nadine Wandzilak, Reading Patch
Melissa Koster, resident Tom Ryan, Resident
Barbara Jones, Reading Chronicle Bill Brown, Resident
Mr. Goldy called the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:30 PM.
The School Committee had already been called to order as they began their meeting at 7:00 PM
Continuation of Elementary Space Study Discussion
Dr. Doherty provided an overview of the discussions the School Committee has had regarding the elementary
space study. He pointed out that programmatic changes are driving the need for space in the elementary
schools. Creation of additional full day kindergarten classrooms, special education district programming, the
maintenance of adequate class size, the growth of the RISE Preschool program and the desire for dedicated art
and music classrooms have contributed to the need for additional space. The commitment to support Fine Arts
programing, space for future programs such as science & engineering, foreign language and 21St Century skills
are other contributing variables. Dr. Doherty provided an overview of the elementary school enrollment,
reviewing the kindergarten and preschool space needs. He shared that the need for space has been created by a
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combination of the desire for additional full day kindergarten and preschool classes, an increase in Special
Education In- District programs and the desire to maintain adequate class sizes and have dedicated art and music
spaces.
Dr. Doherty cleared up misconceptions regarding the RISE preschool program. It is an integrated preschool
program that services students starting at age 3. The preschool must maintain a 51 % -49% ratio with a class size
of 15. The enrollment is constantly changing during the course of the year as children requiring services turn 3
years old. If Reading did not have an integrated preschool the district would have to outplace students to fulfill
their special education needs.
Mr. Greenfield called the Finance Committee to order at 7:45 p.m.
Dr. Doherty turned to the decision to offer full day kindergarten to all students and the implementation of the
process. He reminded the boards that this is an educational decision. It is in the best interest of the children.
He provided information on the benefits of full day kindergarten for all students both academically and
social /emotionally. The Superintendent also is cognizant of the impact full day kindergarten will have on the
budget.
Ms. DeLai reviewed the financial impact of free full day kindergarten. There would be an increase in the
Chapter 70 funding for 320 free full day kindergarten students and the cost of implementing full day
kindergarten for all would include the addition of teachers and para- educators and 4 classrooms.
Mr. Greenfield asked for Chapter 70 funding clarification. Ms. DeLai indicated that the town would not see the
increase in funding until FYI 5. She added that there were funds available from all -day kindergarten that would
help bridge the gap in that first transition year, but that the additional budgetary impact for the first year could
be approximately $625K.
Mrs. Perry asked about second year cost. Ms. DeLai said the staffing cost would remain the same but there
would need to be an increase in the operating budget to cover the offset.
Mr. Bonazoli asked about kindergarten enrollment. Dr. Doherty said there has been a steady increase in the
enrollment for full day kindergarten. He also said that we see enrollment increases entering grade 1 from
children that are coming from other settings.
Mr. Arena asked if the assumption that 95% of eligible kindergarten students attend Reading Public Schools.
The answer was yes.
Ms. DeLai reviewed the space needs. Assuming RISE was not using their current spaces, an additional 10 to 12
classrooms would be needed for the program. She stated that in determining whether to lease or buy modular
classrooms, there appears to be a "break even" point of approximately three years. If the town plans to use the
modulars for three years or more, buying them makes more financial sense. If the town plans for use them for
less than three years, renting them might be the better option. Dr. Doherty interjected that we are hoping to offer
a five full day preschool option with before and after care.
Mr. Berman asked about staff increases at the RISE Preschool. Ms. DeLai said it would depend on enrollment.
Mr. Bonazoli asked what the highest RISE tuition is. The highest tuition is 4 full days at $630 /month. He
asked if we needed to offer tuition based preschool. If we did not offer an integrated preschool the district
would have to outplace students for services.
Board of Selectmen Minutes — September 10 2012 — page 3
Ms. DeLai reviewed the MSBA funding scenario. MSBA has not funded a PreK -K building in the past. The
MSBA has worked with school districts to expand existing facilities for PreK -K. The District would need to
file a statement of interest stating the problem. Core educational space would be the only reimbursable areas.
Each request is reviewed on a case by case basis. She shared information on the North Andover preschool
center and discussed the cost of constructing a new school to replace Killam. The cost for this project would be
approximately $21 - $23 million. She then shared information on the cost of a modular building to be used for
PreK -K. The cost for the building only would be $9 - $11 million. The cost of leasing of modular classrooms
would be $15,000 /year and an additional $20,000 - $30,000 for site preparation per modular. The district could
gain 2 additional classrooms and feels permanent modular construction is preferable to leasing.
Ms. DeLai presented information of Full Day Kindergarten Competitive Grant Funding. One grant opportunity
would be for transitioning to full day which would be $10,000 per half day classrooms and the other is Quality
Full Day K grant which would award $10,000 per full day classroom.
Dr. Doherty provided information received from a recent kindergarten survey sent to families via Edline and
reviewed the short term and long term options. If nothing is done to resolve the space dilemma we will
continue to implement the Superintendent's option and dealing with increased class sizes.
Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner then reviewed the steps /factors for decision making implementation of
full day kindergarten. Included are the School Committee's decision to implement FDK for all, the
establishment of a School Building Committee, modifications to the Capital Plan and a multiyear plan to the
operating budget.
He went on to review the general steps and which board actions would be needed. He reviewed a decentralized
scenario, which involves additional classroom space at each building and then a centralized scenario which
would involve a separate PreK -K structure. The centralized scenario would take longer and he cautioned that
we would have to be sure to include all needs in the cost estimates.
Mr. Hechenbleikner estimates total capital costs in the $1 M range. He cautioned the group that the Library and
Killam projects are looming. He also reminded the group that there is $400,000 in the FYI capital plan for
modular classrooms.
Mr. Greenfield voiced concerns about the irresponsible US Congress and looming tough financial decisions that
will be required. Cuts are likely to put more pressure on State budgets to fill the voids and in turn on local
budgets. Financial markets are going to force Congress to make difficult decisions at the same time Reading
would be committing to expanding programs.
Mr. Arena asked if the Chapter 70 funds were an all or nothing. The answer was yes.
Melissa Koster, resident, asked if the decision to offer FDK to all is final. Dr. Doherty said that the School
Committee has authorized the administration to develop a strategy for implementation but no timeline is in
place.
Mr. Hechenbleikner said there is a lot of information and the decision needs to be looked at thoroughly. He
feels it is a community decision and does not feel that implementation in the fall of 2013 is feasible.
Mr. Goldy asked about the funding. Mr. Hechenbleikner indicated there are a couple of sources through free
cash and possibly the stabilization fund.
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Mr. Schubert asked when the high school bonds will be paid in full and then asked if there was any wiggle room
in the enrollment numbers. There are no signs of significant growth at this point. The district is using the
moderate growth numbers.
Mrs. Janowski asked about the creation of a School Building Committee. Mr. Hechenbleikner feels this is the
direction to go. There are many decisions to be made and we can't jump right in without looking at all of the
data.
Mr. Robinson agreed that a School Building Committee should be formed but the decision to implement FDK
should not be tied into that.
Mr. Hechenbleikner agreed that the decision is ultimately the School Committees but would like full
information before making any decisions.
Mary Grimmer, resident & Owner -Little Treasures School, feels these decisions are hurting small businesses in
town. She does not think FDK and RISE should be considered together. She feels there are many quality and
qualified preschools in town that can provide special education services required by law. She agrees that FDK is
great for the community.
Mrs. Janowski thanked Mrs. Grimmer for her input.
Dr. Doherty pointed out that whatever decisions are made we will need additional space for the 2013 -14 school
year.
Mr. Schubert cautioned that due to the complexity of the problem enough information should be gathered and
communicated to the community. He does not want to be put in a position that the community does not support
whichever direction is taken.
Ms. Perry feels there are some good resources for space in town. The Superintendent agreed and said that he
and the administration were investigating space options in town.
Mr. Berman is in favor FDK but feels that we need to look at every option available. We need to take our time
determining the direction we should go as a community.
Mr. Hechenbleikner feels we need to investigate both a FDK solution and an Early Childhood Center solution.
There is $400,000 in the FYI capital plan for modular classrooms.
The discussion turned to the creation of a School Building Committee. The town had a successful model in the
past.
The Town Manager indicated a warrant article would need to be created for the Fall Warrant. He thinks the
Committee should be established following similar criteria as a normal committee with a purpose and 3 year
terms.
Mr. Croft shared a website (nea.org) that had information on the benefit of full day kindergarten.
Mrs. Gibbs felt that both options (full day kindergarten for all and PREK -K Center) should be explored.
Mr. Robinson feels it is important to move quickly getting the information to the community.
Board of Selectmen Minutes — September 10, 2012 — page 5
Mr. Greenfield reiterated his budgetary concerns. Mr. Dockser would like to look at as many options as
possible.
Ms. DeLai shared information on the make -up of a School Building Committee from the MSBA website.
Dr. Doherty once again reviewed the reasons we are in a space crunch — programmatic changes and the
district's ability to retain special education students in district by creating appropriate programs.
Mr. LeLacheur reminded the group that the warrant closes on the 25th and feels a broadly stated article to
establish the School Building Committee will be adequate.
A_motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli for the Board of Selectmen to adiourn at 8:35 p.m. was
approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary
NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred
during the meeting.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Number: 2012 -48
TOWN OF READING
Fee: $50.00
This is to certify that JC2, LLC d /b /a ZINGA READING, 50 HAVEN STREET,
READING, MA, seating 48 customers
IS HEREBY GRANTED A
COMMON VICTUALLER'S LICENSE
in said Reading, Massachusetts and at that place only and expires December 31,
2012, .unless sooner suspended or revoked for violation of the laws of the
Commonwealth respecting the licensing of common victuallers. This license is
issued in conformity with the authority granted to the licensing authorities by
General Laws, Chapter 140, and amendments thereto.
Pursuant to Section 3.6 of the Board of Selectmen's Policies, patrons are
not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages on the premises for their own
consumption and licensees are not permitted to keep alcoholic beverages
on the premises except for a small quantity that is used in preparation of
certain specialty cooked foods. All signs shall conform with the sign
regulations of the Town of Reading.
In Testimony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official
sign .
Date Issued: September 18,
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BRADLEY H. JONES, JR.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
MINORITY LEADER
September 5, 2012
Mr. Stephen Goldy, Chairman
Reading Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Chairman Goldy and Members of the Board of Selectmen:
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Thank you for your recent letter concerning funding for the Massachusetts Public Library
Construction Program with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). We
always appreciate hearing from local officials on matters of importance to them.
We have been closely watching the wait list for funding under the Massachusetts Public
Library Construction Program, as Reading Public Library is first on the list. We recently
reached out and had a conversation with MBLC Director Robert Maier, where expressed his
strong desire to increase funding for the program and is working with the Executive Office of
Administration and Finance (A &F) on an increase to the state's five -year capital plan. He is well
aware of the Library's expansion and renovation plans and would love to get more projects
underway as, in many instances, timing and funding is everything.
We will continue to monitor the situation and express our strong desire to increase
monies for the program so communities like Reading may begin the process of renovating their
public libraries. Enclosed, please find a letter we recently sent to the Secretary of A &F , asking
for additional capital funds to move more libraries off the waiting list.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us on this or any other matter.
Enclosure
Sincerely,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON-MA 02133 -1054
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JAMES J. DWYER
REPRESENTATIVE
30TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
September 5, 2012
Secretary Jay Gonzalez
Executive Office of Administration and Finance
State House, Room 373
Boston, MA 02133
Secretary Gonzalez,
Committee:
Ways 8 Means
Financial Services
Public Safety
Steering, Policy 8 Scheduling
ROOM 254, STATE HOUSE
TEL: (617) 722 -2220
FAX: (617) 626 -0831
We are writing to you today to respectfully urge the Executive Office of Administration and Finance
to provide additional funding for the Library Construction program.
Providing additional funding will allow for projects like the Reading Public Library to receive
adequate funding for renovation and expansion projects. The Reading Public Library project has
been approved for construction and is currently first on the waiting list for projects to be acted
upon.
We agree with the Town of Reading that an increase of $10 million on an annual basis would
provide adequate funding to a program that is not a luxury, but an investment for library building
renovations across the Commonwealth.
For your review, we have enclosed the communication we received from the Chairman of the
Reading Board of Selectmen, which provides more background information regarding the Reading
Public Library project.
We respectfully ask for your consideration of this matter, as this issue not only pertains to the
Town of Reading, but the remaining projects on the waiting list.
Respectfully,
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Middlesex District
Bradley T�y66yles, J/
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20th iddlesex District
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September 5, 2012
Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Re: Channel Line Up
Dear Chairman and Members of the Board:
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I am writing to inform you of some changes that will be taking place to the channel lineup in your community.
On or shortly after October 8, 2012:
• WGBX HD will move from ch 818 to ch 801.
• NH Public TV Prime will no longer be carried on ch 11 and ch 801.
• NH Public TV Explore will no longer be carried on ch 296.
NH Public TV has requested Comcast make these changes to better serve you. Additional information can be
found at http:/ /connect.wgbh.org /NHPTVupdates.
Customers are receiving advance notice of these changes via bill messages.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at (978) 927 -5700 x43024.
Sincerely,
,jane,R Ly`vcai
Jane M. Lyman
Sr. Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs
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GARY S. BRACKETT
BRACKETT & LUCAS
COUNSELORS AT LAW
19 CEDAR STREET
WORCESTER, MA 01609
508- 799 -9739
FAx 508- 799 -9799
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gsbrackett@brackettlucas.com
September 5, 2012
Melanson Heath & Company, P.C.
10 New England Business Center Drive, Suite 107
Andover, MA 01810
RE: Town of Reading
Fiscal Year 2012 Audit
Dear Gentlepeople:
Town Manager, Peter Hechenbleikner, has requested that we
provide you with this legal letter in our capacity as Town Counsel
to the Town of Reading. This letter is based on our knowledge of
matters as to which we have been engaged and to which we have
devoted attention on behalf of the Town of Reading in the form of
legal consultation or representation. We understand that
materiality, for purposes of this letter, includes items involving
amounts exceeding $25,000.00 individually or in the aggregate. We
offer the following responses to your specific requests:
1. Material Pending or Threatened Litigation
(excluding unasserted claims and assessments)
a. TLT Construction Corp. v. Town of Reading
Middlesex Superior Court, Civil Action No. 07- 04549D
This litigation matter involves a complaint filed by
the School Department's general contractor relative to
the renovation /construction of the Reading Memorial High
School ( "Project "). TLT alleges that the Town owes
approximately $4.7 million dollars for work performed
under the contract including asbestos removal and change
orders. An answer denying that the Town owes TLT the sums
it seeks has been filed, various defenses have been
raised and a counterclaim has been filed against TLT.
These counterclaims include various breaches of contract
against TLT and a request for liquidated damages
($2,500.00 /day) for delays caused by TLT including, but
not limited to, the installation of a defective HVAC
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Melanson Heath & Company, F.C.
September 15, 2012
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system and the installation of a defective track and
lighting. A counterclaim seeking a $284,439.00 credit
for asbestos that was not found on site has also been
set forth. This case has been scheduled for trial in
the Middlesex Superior Court in October of 2013.
b. TLT Construction Corp. v. Harleysville Worcester
Insurance Company v. Town of Reading, et al.
Middlesex Superior Court, Civil Action No. 07- 05072 -1
This litigation matter involves TLT claims against
the performance bond of New England Piping (NEP), the
HVAC subcontractor. The Town has been named as a
third -party defendant by Harleysville which alleges
that the Town breached its implied warranty of
contract when it issued design plans and
specifications which contained errors and omissions.
The Town is vigorously defending this single claim
and, in the event of a finding against the Town, a
claim for indemnification would be filed by the Town
against the design professionals pursuant to the
design contracts which were entered into as part of
the Project. The trial of this case is ongoing and
is not expected to be completed until February of
2013.
2. Unasserted Claims and Assessments
Based upon our review, we are able to confirm the
representation of Mr. Hechenbleikner that there are no
unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of
assertion for the time frame involved. Should we determine,
in the course of our duties, that a disclosure of a possible
claim and settlement should be made, we will advise Mr.
Hechenbleikner and the Board of Selectmen accordingly.
3. Response
This response includes matters that existed on June 30,
2012 and during the period from that date to the date of this
response. There are no limitations on this response.
4. Other Matters
The Town of Reading was indebted to us for legal services
and expenses on June 30, 2012 in the amount of $11,663.50 and
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September 5, 2012
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said services and expenses were paid in full by July 27,
2012.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you require
any further information regarding this matter.
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cc: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager/
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JAMES A. BRENNAN
422 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -1530
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DELIVERED BY HAND
September 13, 2012
Stephen Goldy, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
PRO adifeg. MA 01186
Dear Mr. Chairman,
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Office: 781- 944 -0978
Home: 781- 942 -5741
I need to bring your attention to a matter that I have been trying to bring to closure. It
involves the noise and vibrations from trucks hitting manhole covers as well as potential
damage to the gas pipeline under Lowell Street from approximately Fielding Road to
Plymouth Road.
It has taken me some months to try and get the problem fixed but to no avail at this date. I
understand some neighbors will make their concern known also. I really find it unfortunate
that I have had to bring this matter to your attention but it appears that 1 need the Board's
intercession to assure that the proper corrective measures are initiated.
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While everyone at Town Hall that I interfaced with were professional and courteous, it has
taken me the Summer and 5 to 6 visits to Town Hall and nothing has yet been undertaken. I
understand that the correction may take a few fixes and would welcome the Board's oversight
so that this community problem is fixed, and in the proper manner.
I would appreciate your having someone inform me of the actual begin and completion date
of the work and whether there may have been some damage to the gas pipe.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S
James A. Brennan
Enclosures: Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman
James E. Bonazoli
ohn Arena
Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Marcy Reed, President, National Grid
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JAMES A. BRENNAN
422 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -1530
jabren(c�,comcast.net
DELIVERED BY HAND
September 13, 2012
Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading., MA 01867
Lear Mr. Hechenbleikner,
Office: 781- 944 -0978
Home: 781- 942 -5741
Please find enclosed a copy of letters to the Board of Selectmen and President of National
Grid.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely.
.lames A. Brennan
Enclosures: Marcy Reed, President,, National Grid
Reading Board of Selectmen
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JAMES A. BRENNAN
422 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -1530
jabren @comcast.net
September 13, 2012
Marcy Reed, President
National Grid
40 Sylvan Road
Waltham, MA 02451
Dear Ms. Reed,
Office: 781- 944 -0978
Home: 781- 942 -5741
I am writing to you for your assistance in having someone from National Grid evaluate the
potential damage to the gas pipe under Lowell Street in Reading. I am specifically concerned
about the pipe area between Fielding and Plymouth Roads.
Since the re- pavement of Lowell Street, neighbors have noticed that the traffic speed has
been accelerating and trucks are hitting manhole covers with greater intensity. The resulting
shock is highly disturbing, day and night, without letup. "The neighborhood has the normal
demographics, including pregnant mothers, the elderly and children.
While I have been informed that there should be no problem to a pipe under 2 -4 feet, I am
about 7 or so houses and two streets away from the first problem manhole cover (there are 3
at least.) I hear and feel the shock from these trucks; one can only imagine what it must be
like directly in front of them.
My efforts at resolving the problem as of this date have been unsuccessful with the Town. I
am not aware of whether anyone from the Town has even contacted National Grid. I
contacted National Grid several times requesting that someone test for the level of shock and
probable damage to the pipe.
In behalf of the neighborhood and myself, any assistance you could provide would be greatly
appreciated. I know it may be presumptuous but I would be more than willing to meet with
you (or anyone) to stand on the sidewalk and feel these shocks I mentioned to get a grassroots
feeling to some of the community issues.
Sincerely,
/S /
James A. Brennan
cc: Reading Town Manager
Reading Board of Selectmen
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TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2013
Hours
I
Month
Monthly
Monthly
Available
Monthly
Monthly
Available
Hours
Hours
Remainder
$
1
Remainder
Allocated
Used
of Year
Allocated
Used
of Year
July
31.6
19.5
359.8
$4,583
$2,828
$52,168
August
31.6
35.8
324.0
$4,583
$5,191
$46,977
Septembei
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
October
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
November
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
December
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
January
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
February
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
March
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
April
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
May
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
June
31.6
324.0
$4,583
$46,977
Total
379.3
55.3
1$54,996
$8,019
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TOWN OF WILMINGTON
121 GLEN ROAD
WILMINGTON, MA 01 887
OFFICE OF THE
TOWN MANAGER
(978) 658.3311
September 17, 2012
Coleman Nee, Secretary
Department of Veterans' Services
7th Floor
600 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Dear Mr. Nee:
FAX (978) 658 -3334
TTY (978) 694 -1417
I am writing in response to your letter of September 5, 2012 wherein you state that "...DVS has no record that
Wilmington has either applied or been issued approval to operate a Veterans' Services District with
Reading... (and therefore) Mr. Cimaglia is, at this time only able to accept and authorize Chapter 115 benefits
for eligible veterans and dependents who reside in Wilmington." Please find enclosed for your records a copy of
correspondence from then Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Services Thomas Kelley approving the
Reading/Wilmington Veterans' Service District.
Although Mr. Cimaglia has advised me that he disagrees with the assertions of your staff as represented in
your letter, it is certainly not productive to continue communicating on that point. My only purpose for writing
is to correct the record as it pertains to the DVS approved inter - municipal agreement between the Town of
Reading and the Town of Wilmington. You may be assured that the Town of Wilmington remains committed
to serving its veterans and their families and appreciates your acknowledgement that the Town is in full
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Sincerely,
ichael A. Caira�
Town Manager
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cc: Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, Town of Reading
Louis Cimaglia, Veterans' Agent
Martha Coakley, Attorney General
JudyAnn Bigby, Secretary, MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Katherine M. Clark, Senator
Bradley H. Jones, Representative
James J. Dwyer, Representative
Board of Selectmen, Town of Reading
Frank Driscoll, Veterans' Agent, Town of Reading
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M=, ROMNEY
GOVERNOR
KERRY HALEY
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
600 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 1100, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02111
TEL: (617) 210 -5480 FAX: (617) 210 -5755 TTY: (617) 210 -5883
WWW. MASS.GOV /VETERANS
June 29, 2005
Peter Hechenbleikner
Reading Town Manager
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Michael Caira
Wilmington Town Manager
Town Hall
Glen Road
Wilmington NLk 01887
RE: Veterans' Service District — Towns of Reading and Wilmington
Dear Messrs. Hechenbleikner and Caira:
F.ONALD PRESTON
SECRETARY. EOHHS
THOMAS G. KELLEY
SECRETARY; DVS
This responds to your request to establish a new veterans' service district, dated June 21,
2005, serving the towns of Reading and Wilmington.
I approve your request, subject to the regulations outlined in M.G.L. -ch. 115 § 10, 11 for
the creation of your district. You will be responsible for taking applications for chapter
115 benefits and. following the guidelines of that program as outlined in 108 CMR 1.00-
11.00.
Please be advised that the Veteran Service Office is a veteran, is an employee of the
district, and must be employed in a full -time capacity as laid out in 108 CMR 12.03.
I am pleased with this potential new base of veterans that will be assisted by our
programs. Please feel free to contact me or Keith Jones of my staff should you have any
questions regarding the formation of your new Veterans Services District.
Sincerely,
Tom Kelley
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