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Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942 -9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: October 4, 2012
RE: Agenda — October 9, 2012
5a) Tony Capobianco, RMLD CAB Member, will be present to provide updates to the
Board of Selectmen. If the Board has any particular areas that they would like
Mr. Capobianco to cover, they should notify me adequately before the meeting so
Mr. Capobianco can prepare. Otherwise, I have suggested that he cover the
current status of REC's and the General Manager search.
5b) The Warrant is included in the Selectmen's packet for the Board to approve. This
is the Warrant for the November election.
5c) Town Clerk Laura Gemme and representatives of the Reading Police Department
will be present to review the traffic and parking plan for the election. Reading
Memorial, High School students will have a delayed opening until 9:30 a.m.,
which should allow for early morning voting to be done prior to the arrival of
students.
5d) Approval of Betterments — Edgemont and Stewart — Included in your packet is a
copy of the material that went to residents of Edgemont and Stewart. We will
have a motion to approve the betterments at your meeting.
5e) During the past couple of years there have been a number of incidents where
lacrosse balls -have gone over the fence on the stadium -end of the field and hit
passersby and/or spectators. Discussing this matter with the School Department,
Recreation Administrator John Feudo has come up with a solution which has been
used in other communities. He would like to present that solution to the Board of
Selectmen for their review and approval. This includes no additional fencing, but
the vertical extension of netting above the fencing at that end zone. The
Superintendent and Town Manager have reviewed the proposal and feel it will
address the concerns. The cost would be shared equally between the Town and
the School, and we would hope to have installation completed for next spring's
season.
5f) Water Distribution Study — The study is dozen of pages plus maps, and will be
given to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Consultant Weston and Sampson as
well as staff will be in to present the study. In the early 2000's, the Town had a
study done of the water distribution system and a master plan was created as part
of that study. That master plan has been implemented in many respects over the
past 10 or so years — projects like the Haverhill Street water line and the Howard
Street water line. Since that study was done, the Town has changed its source of
water from the northerly end of Town to the southerly end of Town and the water
supply has changed from an underground supply access via wells, to a surface
supply provided by the MWRA. The chemical makeup of the water is
significantly different.
The MWRA is in the process of developing a redundant access point to the Town
of Reading for water supply. All of these factors result in the need to update the
Town's water distribution master plan. Additionally, in 2009 the Town has
determined that there are some ongoing issues with nitrification in the water
supply in the northern areas of Town. While the Town's water supply continues
to meet all safe drinking water standards, there is a concern that nitrification is an
ongoing issue and could present future concerns. The water distribution master
plan also addresses this issue.
The water distribution master plan is important for review at this time, so that the
Capital Improvements Program currently being developed will reflect new
priorities for the water system. No action is required by the Board of Selectmen,
but general discussion and direction will be helpful.
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Town of Reading
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Notice of Public Hearin
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PUBLIC WORKS
(781) 942 -9077
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Public Works of the Town of Reading will hold a
public hearing in the Lower Level Conference Room, Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, MA at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 18, 2012. This hearing is in response to the
petition of the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD), seeking permission for
the following
Mineral Street: Locate new pole 57/5 1/z Mineral Street approximately 45 feet southwesterly
from Vine Street centerline, and approximately 58 feet northeasterly from pole 57/6 Mineral
Street, located on the southeasterly side of Mineral Street.
Also, for the above petition, permission is requested to lay and maintain underground laterals,
wires and cables together with anchors, guys and other such necessary sustaining and protective
fixtures, in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with
such poles and buildings as each may desire for distribution purposes.
Wherefore, RMLD ask that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted
permission for this petition. Said work to be done substantially in accordance with the petition
and plan filed in the office of the Town Engineer, lower level of the Reading Town Hall.
Department of Public Works
By: Jeffrey T. Zager
Director of Public Works
November 6, 2012
State Primary Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on October , 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 seven (7) days prior to November 6, 2012 the date set for the State Election in this
Warrant.
also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be posted on the Town of Reading web site.
Constable
A true copy Attest:
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
STATE ELECTION WARRANT
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To the Constables of the Town of Reading
GREETINGS:
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are
qualified to vote in the State Election to vote at
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Reading Memorial High School - Hawkes Field House - 62 Oakland Road
on TUESDAY THE SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2012, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the following purpose:
To cast their votes in the State Election for the candidates for the following offices and questions:
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT ..................
SENATOR IN CONGRESS ....................... ...............................
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ........... ...............................
COUNCILLOR....................................... ...............................
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT .............. ...............................
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT .. ...............................
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT .. ...............................
CLERK OF COURTS .............................. ...............................
REGISTER OF DEEDS ........................... ...............................
SHERIFF.............................................. ...............................
REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE ........... ...............................
.............................. FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
.............................. FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
................. ............................... SIXTH DISTRICT
................. ............................... SIXTH DISTRICT
..... ..........................FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
......................TWENTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
....................... THIRTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
......... ............................... MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
...................... MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT
.......... ............................... MIDDLESEX COUNTY
............................. NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN
QUESTION 1: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives
on or before May 1, 2012?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would prohibit any motor vehicle manufacturer, starting with model year 2015, from selling or leasing,
either directly or through a dealer, a new motor vehicle without allowing the owner to have access to the same diagnostic
and repair information made available to the manufacturer's dealers and in -state authorized repair facilities.
The manufacturer would have to allow the owner, or the owner's designated in -state independent repair facility (one not
affiliated with a manufacturer or its authorized dealers), to obtain diagnostic and repair information electronically, on an
hourly, daily, monthly, or yearly subscription basis, for no more than fair market value and on terms that do not unfairly
favor dealers and authorized repair facilities.
The manufacturer would have to provide access to the information through a non - proprietary vehicle interface, using a
standard applied in federal emissions - control regulations. Such information would have to include the same content, and
be in the same form and accessible in the same manner, as is provided to the manufacturer's dealers and authorized
repair facilities.
For vehicles manufactured from 2002 through model year 2014, the proposed law would require a manufacturer of motor
vehicles sold in Massachusetts to make available for purchase, by vehicle owners and in -state independent repair
facilities, the same diagnostic and repair information that the manufacturer makes available through an electronic system
to its dealers and in -state authorized repair facilities. Manufacturers would have to make such information available in the
same form and manner, and to the same extent, as they do for dealers and authorized repair facilities. The information
would be available for purchase on an hourly, daily, monthly, or yearly subscription basis, for no more than fair market
value and on terms that do not unfairly favor dealers and authorized repair facilities.
For vehicles manufactured from 2002 through model year 2014, the proposed law would also require manufacturers to
make available for purchase, by vehicle owners and in -state independent repair facilities, all diagnostic repair tools,
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incorporating the same diagnostic, repair and wireless capabilities as those available to dealers and authorized repair
facilities. Such tools would have to be made available for no more than fair market value and on terms that do not unfairly
favor dealers and authorized repair facilities.
For all years covered by the proposed law, the required diagnostic and repair information would not include the
information necessary to reset a vehicle immobilizer, an anti -theft device that prevents a vehicle from being started unless
the correct key code is present. Such information would have to be made available to dealers, repair facilities, and owners
through a separate, secure data release system.
The proposed law would not require a manufacturer to reveal a trade secret and would not interfere with any agreement
made by a manufacturer, dealer, or authorized repair facility that is in force on the effective date of the proposed law.
Starting January 1, 2013, the proposed law would prohibit any agreement that waives or limits a manufacturer's
compliance with the proposed law.
Any violation of the proposed law would be treated as a violation of existing state consumer protection and unfair trade -
practices laws.
A YES VOTE would enact the proposed law requiring motor vehicle manufacturers to allow vehicle owners and
independent repair facilities in Massachusetts to have access to the same vehicle diagnostic and repair information made
available to the manufacturers' Massachusetts dealers and authorized repair facilities.
A NO VOTE would make no change in existing laws.
QUESTION 2: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives
on or before May 1, 2012?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would allow a physician licensed in Massachusetts to prescribe medication, at a terminally ill patient's
request, to end that patient's life. To qualify, a patient would have to be an adult resident who (1) is medically determined to
be mentally capable of making and communicating health care decisions; (2) has been diagnosed by attending and
consulting physicians as having an incurable, irreversible disease that will, within reasonable medical judgment, cause death
within six months; and (3) voluntarily expresses a wish to die and has made an informed decision. The proposed law states
that the patient would ingest the medicine in order to cause death in a humane and dignified manner.
The proposed law would require the patient, directly or through a person familiar with the patient's manner of communicating,
to orally communicate to a physician on two occasions, 15 days apart, the patient's request for the medication. At the time of
the second request, the physician would have to offer the patient an opportunity to rescind the request. The patient would
also have to sign a standard form, in the presence of two witnesses, one of whom is not a relative, a beneficiary of the
patient's estate, or an owner, operator, or employee of a health care facility where the patient receives treatment or lives.
The proposed law would require the attending physician to: (1) determine if the patient is qualified; (2) inform the patient of
his or her medical diagnosis and prognosis, the potential risks and probable result of ingesting the medication, and the
feasible alternatives, including comfort care, hospice care and pain control; (3) refer the patient to a consulting physician for a
diagnosis and prognosis regarding the patient's disease, and confirmation in writing that the patient is capable, acting
voluntarily, and making an informed decision; (4) refer the patient for psychiatric or psychological consultation if the physician
believes the patient may have a disorder causing impaired judgment; (5) recommend that the patient notify next of kin of the
patient's intention; (6) recommend that the patient have another person present when the patient ingests the medicine and to
not take it in a public place; (7) inform the patient that he or she may rescind the request at any time; (8) write the
prescription when the requirements of the law are met, including verifying that the patient is making an informed decision;
and (9) arrange for the medicine to be dispensed directly to the patient, or the patient's agent, but not by mail or courier.
The proposed law would make it punishable by imprisonment and /or fines, for anyone to (1) coerce a patient to request
medication, (2) forge a request, or (3) conceal a rescission of a request. The proposed law would not authorize ending a
patient's life by lethal injection, active euthanasia, or mercy killing. The death certificate would list the underlying terminal
disease as the cause of death.
Participation under the proposed law would be voluntary. An unwilling health care provider could prohibit or sanction another
health care provider for participating while on the premises of, or while acting as an employee of or contractor for, the
unwilling provider.
The proposed law states that no person would be civilly or criminally liable or subject to professional discipline for actions
that comply with the law, including actions taken in good faith that substantially comply. It also states that it should not be
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interpreted to lower the applicable standard of care for any health care provider.
A person's decision to make or rescind a request could not be restricted by will or contract made on or after January 1, 2013,
and could not be considered in issuing, or setting the rates for, insurance policies or annuities. Also, the proposed law would
require the attending physician to report each case in which life- ending medication is dispensed to the state Department of
Public Health. The Department would provide public access to statistical data compiled from the reports.
The proposed law states that if any of its parts was held invalid, the other parts would stay in effect.
A YES VOTE would enact the proposed law allowing a physician licensed in Massachusetts to prescribe medication, at
the request of a terminally -ill patient meeting certain conditions, to end that person's life.
A NO VOTE would make no change in existing laws.
QUESTION 3: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives
on or before May 1, 2012?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying
patients. To qualify, a patient must have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, such as cancer, glaucoma,
HIV - positive status or AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, ALS, or multiple sclerosis. The patient
would also have to obtain a written certification, from a physician with whom the patient has a bona fide physician - patient
relationship, that the patient has a specific debilitating medical condition and would likely obtain a net benefit from medical
use of marijuana.
The proposed law would allow patients to possess up to a 60 -day supply of marijuana for their personal medical use. The
state Department of Public Health (DPH) would decide what amount would be a 60 -day supply. A patient could designate
a personal caregiver, at least 21 years old, who could assist with the patient's medical use of marijuana but would be
prohibited from consuming that marijuana. Patients and caregivers would have to register with DPH by submitting the
physician's certification.
The proposed law would allow for non - profit medical marijuana treatment centers to grow, process and provide marijuana
to patients or their caregivers. A treatment center would have to apply for a DPH registration by (1) paying a fee to offset
DPH's administrative costs; (2) identifying its location and one additional location, if any, where marijuana would be
grown; and (3) submitting operating procedures, consistent with rules to be issued by DPH, including cultivation and
storage of marijuana only in enclosed, locked facilities.
A treatment center's personnel would have to register with DPH before working or volunteering at the center, be at least
21 years old, and have no felony drug convictions. In 2013, there could be no more than 35 treatment centers, with at
least one but not more than five centers in each county. In later years, DPH could modify the number of centers.
The proposed law would require DPH to issue a cultivation registration to a qualifying patient whose access to a treatment
center is limited by financial hardship, physical inability to access reasonable transportation, or distance. This would allow
the patient or caregiver to grow only enough plants, in a closed, locked facility, for a 60 -day supply of marijuana for the
patient's own use.
DPH could revoke any registration for a willful violation of the proposed law. Fraudulent use of a DPH registration could be
punished by up to six months in a house of correction or a fine of up to $500, and fraudulent use of a registration for the
sale, distribution, or trafficking of marijuana for non - medical use for profit could be punished by up to five years in state
prison or by two and one -half years in a house of correction.
The proposed law would (1) not give immunity under federal law or obstruct federal enforcement of federal law; (2) not
supersede Massachusetts laws prohibiting possession, cultivation, or sale of marijuana for nonmedical purposes; (3) not
allow the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence of marijuana; (4) not require any health
insurer or government entity to reimburse for the costs of the medical use of marijuana; (5) not require any health care
professional to authorize the medical use of marijuana; (6) not require any accommodation of the medical use of
marijuana in any workplace, school bus or grounds, youth center, or correctional facility; and (7) not require any
accommodation of smoking marijuana in any public place.
The proposed law would take effect January 1, 2013, and states that if any of its part were declared invalid, the other
parts would stay in effect.
A YES VOTE would enact the proposed law eliminating state criminal and civil penalties related to the medical use of
marijuana, allowing patients meeting certain conditions to obtain marijuana produced and distributed by new state -
regulated centers or; in specific hardship cases, to grow marijuana for their own use.
A NO VOTE would make no change in existing laws.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting.
Given under our hands this 9th day of October, 2012
Stephen A Goldy, Chair
Ben Tafoya, Vice Chair
Richard W Schubert, Secretary
James E Bonazoli
John J Arena
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Constable
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme, Town Clerk
Warrant must be posted by October 30, 2012
At least seven (7) days prior to the November 6, 2012 State Election
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Memo
To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
Date: October 4, 2012
Re: Edgemont Ave. and Stewart Rd. — Granite Curb Assessments
Attached please find the revised betterment assessments for the granite curbing improvements
completed along Edgemont Avenue and Stewart Road. The total cost for all improvements is
$55,637.77 and the amount to be assessed to each of the abutting property owners, based on work
performed within the limits of their frontage is identified on the attached sheet.
In establishing the revised betterment assessments, all improvement work was re- measured in the field
to insure the limits of work being assessed to each property owner is only for work which occurred
within the limits of the extension of their property lines. This was accomplished by field locating the
property comers of each property during the re- measurement of quantities.
As a result of the verification of work in relation to property lines, there were slight adjustments in the
quantities of curbing and loam /seed allocated to each assessment. It was also discovered the
quantities of new curbing and re-set curbing were reversed in the original assessment for the property
of 3 Stewart Ave.
Also attached is a complete breakdown of assessed quantities allocated to each property, a copy of the
letter and quantity break down which was sent to each property owner, and copy of the letter sent to
owner of 3 Stewart explaining error in their original betterment assessment.
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EDGEMONT AVENUE STEWART ROAD
CURB BETTERMENT - FINAL ASSESSMENT (10 -9 -2012)
Page 1 of 1 $ 55,637.77
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TOTAL
ADDRESS
PLAT
LOT
OWNERS
ASSESSMENT
74 Edgemont Avenue
20
13
Ronald M. Ranere
$
4,613.96
Carolyn M. Ranere
66 Edgemont Avenue
20
12
Michael Cashins
$
3,771.87
Lisa Cashins
58 Edgemont Avenue
15
253
Kevin Douglas
$
3,743.48
Joanne M. Douglas
75 Edgemont Avenue
20
11
Michael J. Long
$
5,113.78
Elizabeth M. Long
69 Edgemont Avenue
20
10
Kenneth J. Lyons
$
3,181.07
Ashley B. Petrillo
63 Edgemont Avenue
20
9
Robert A. Nelson
$
3,066.37
Margaret M. Nelson
57 Edgemont Avenue
20
8
Michael P. Lenihan
$
2,916.85
Jennifer A. Lenihan
51 Edgemont Avenue
15
246
Robert W. Shirkoff
$
3,710.46
Pamela A. Shirkoff
45 Edgemont Avenue
15
245
Louis J. Nunziato
$
3,075.60
Norma Nunziato
3 Stewart Road
15
249
Stephen G. Zerfas
$
8,080.19
Julie R. Zerfas
11 Stewart Road
15
250
Norbert A. Wels
$
3,837.19
Agnes R. Wels
19 Stewart Road
15
251
Robert Emmons
$
3,547.90
Ellen Emmons
25 Stewart Road
15
252
Paul D. Teague
$
3,620.96
Jeanne M.Teague
35 Stewart Road
14
58
Kenneth M. Lafferty
$
3,358.11
Tracey Lafferty
Page 1 of 1 $ 55,637.77
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Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
74 Edgemont Ave.
Total: $ 4,613.96
66 Edgemont Ave.
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
104
LF
$
30.00
$
3,120.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Remove and reset granite curb
22.5
LF
$
16.00
$
360.00
Remove and reset granite curb inlet
1
LF
$
96.00
$
96.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Adjust Structures
2
EA
$
25.00
$
50.00
Loam and seed
76.4
SY
$
9.00
$
687.96
Total: $ 4,613.96
66 Edgemont Ave.
IUJ Total: $ 3,771.87
Page 1 of 7
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
90
LF
$
30.00
$
2,700.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Remove and reset granite curb inlet
1
LF
$
96.00
$
96.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Adjust Structures
1
EA
$
25.00
$
25.00
Additional Roadway Paving by Curb
4
SY
$
35.00
$
140.00
Loam and seed
56.8
SY
$
9.00
$
510.87
IUJ Total: $ 3,771.87
Page 1 of 7
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
58 Edgemont Ave.
75 Edgemont Ave.
Remove and reset granite curb
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Paving for driveway apron
Remove and reset granite curb inlet
Loam and seed
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Total: $ 3,743.48
Billed
Billed
Actual
Actual
Units
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
39
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
98
LF
$
30.00
$
2,940.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
55.9
SY
$
9.00
$
503.48
75 Edgemont Ave.
Remove and reset granite curb
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Paving for driveway apron
Remove and reset granite curb inlet
Loam and seed
�a.
Total: $ 3,743.48
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
39
LF
$
16.00
$
624.00
109
LF
$
30.00
$
3,270.00
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
1
LF
$
96.00
$
96.00
91.5
SY
$
9.00
$
823.78
Total: $ 5,113.78
Page 2 of 7
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
69 Edgemont Ave.
Total: $ 3,181.07
63 Edgemont Ave.
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
82
LF
$
30.00
$
2,460.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
46.8
SY
$
9.00
$
421.07
Total: $ 3,181.07
63 Edgemont Ave.
Total: $ 3,066.37
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Page 3 of 7
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
79
LF
$
30.00
$
2,370.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
44.0
SY
$
9.00
$
396.37
Total: $ 3,066.37
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Page 3 of 7
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
57 Edgemont Ave.
51 Edgemont Ave.
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Paving for driveway apron
Excavate Paved Tree Lawn Area
Loam and seed
Total: $ 2,916.85
Billed
Billed
Actual
Actual
Units
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
89
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
74
LF
$
30.00
$
2,220.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
44.1
SY
$
9.00
$
396.85
51 Edgemont Ave.
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Paving for driveway apron
Excavate Paved Tree Lawn Area
Loam and seed
Total: $ 2,916.85
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
89
LF
$
30.00
$
2,670.00
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
10.33
SY
$
27.00
$
278.91
51.3
SY
$
9.00
$
461.55
Total: $ 3,710.46
Page 4 of 7
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
45 Edgemont Ave.
3 Stewart Road
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Remove and reset granite curb
Paving for driveway apron
Loam and seed
E,
J
Total: $ 3,075.60
Billed
Billed
Actual
Actual
Units
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
168.49
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
78
LF
$
30.00
$
2,340.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
48.4
SY
$
9.00
$
435.60
3 Stewart Road
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Remove and reset granite curb
Paving for driveway apron
Loam and seed
E,
J
Total: $ 3,075.60
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
168.49
LF
$
30.00
$
5,054.70
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
88.48
LF
$
16.00
$
1,415.68
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
145.5
SY
$
9.00
$
1,309.81
Total: $ 8,080.19
Page 5 of 7
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
11 Stewart Road
19 Stewart Road
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Remove and reset granite curb inlet
Adjust Structures
Paving for driveway apron
Loam and seed
Total: $ 3,837.19
Billed
Billed
Actual
Actual
Units
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
88
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
100
LF
$
30.00
$
3,000.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
59.7
SY
$
9.00
$
537.19
19 Stewart Road
Granite curb - Straight
Granite curb corner
Remove and reset granite curb inlet
Adjust Structures
Paving for driveway apron
Loam and seed
Total: $ 3,837.19
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
88
LF
$
30.00
$
2,640.00
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
1
EA
$
96.00
$
96.00
1
EA
$
25.00
$
25.00
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
54.1
SY
$
9.00
$
486.90
Total: $ 3,547.90
Page 6 of 7
1
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
25 Stewart Road
Total: $ 3,620.96
35 Stewart Road
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
94
LF
$
30.00
$
2,820.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
55.7
SY
$
9.00
$
500.96
Total: $ 3,620.96
35 Stewart Road
Total: $ 3,358.11
$ 55,637.77
Page 7 of 7
Billed
Actual
95 Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
70
LF
$
30.00
$
2,100.00
Granite curb inlet
1
EA
$
275.00
$
275.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Remove and reset granite curb
10.6
LF
$
16.00
$
169.60
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Adjust Structures
1
EA
$
25.00
$
25.00
Loam and seed
54.3
SY
$
9.00
$
488.51
Total: $ 3,358.11
$ 55,637.77
Page 7 of 7
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
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Fax: (781) 942 -5441
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us
RANERE RONALD M
RANERE CAROLYN M
74 EDGEMONT AVENUE
READING, MA 01867
October 3, 2012
PUBLIC WORKS
(781) 942 -9477
Enclosed please find the itemized breakdown for the curbing betterment in front of your property. All
improvements were re- measured to insure the quantities billed accurately reflect the quantities within
the limits of the extension of your property line. The minor changes from the previous betterment
charges are a result of both property line and field measurement verification.
Sd 16
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
74 Edgemont Ave.
Total: $ 4,613.96
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Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
104
LF
$
30.00
$
3,120.00
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Remove and reset granite curb
22.5
LF
$
16.00
$
360.00
Remove and reset granite curb inlet
1
LF
$
96.00
$
96.00
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Adjust Structures
2
EA
$
25.00
$
50.00
Loam and seed
76.44
SY
$
9.00
$
687.96
Total: $ 4,613.96
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Fax: (781) 942 -5441
Website: wwwAreading.ma.us
ZERFAS STEPHEN G
JULIE R ZERFAS
3 STEWART RD
READING, MA 01867
October 3, 2012
PUBLIC WORKS
(781) 942 -9077
Enclosed please find the itemized breakdown for the curbing betterment in front of your property. All
improvements were re- measured to insure the quantities billed accurately reflect the quantities within
the limits of the extension of your property line. in re- measuring the improvements made in front of
your property, it was discovered that in the original betterment cost you received, the quantities for
new curb supplied and installed by the contractor and the quantities for existing curb supplied by the
Town, were inadvertently transposed, resulting in an incorrect betterment charge. The new betterment
cost enclosed represents the corrected quantities to be billed based on the verification of the
measurements and the correction of the transposed items. We apologize for the error.
SJO-11
Stewart Rd. / Edgemont Ave.
Curb Betterment
Re- Measured Quantities 9/25/12
3 Stewart Road
Total: $ 8,080.19
s�.,3
Billed
Actual
Quantity
Units
Unit Price
Cost
Granite curb - Straight
168.49
LF
$
30.00
$
5,054.70
Granite curb corner
2
EA
$
150.00
$
300.00
Remove and reset granite curb
88.48
LF
$
16.00
$
1,415.68
Paving for driveway apron
0
SY
$
35.00
$
-
Loam and seed
145.53
SY
$
9.00
$
1,309.81
Total: $ 8,080.19
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Schena, Paula
From:
Feudo, John
Sent:
Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:12 PM
To:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
RE: Lacrosse Field fencing
Attachments:
Presentation for Turf 2.ppt
Here you go.
Hi Peter
A while back you asked me to investigate a solution for the issue of lax balls flying out of Turf 2 during HS practices. I
think Nancy Madden, one of the HS coaches got hit in the leg while in the shot put area this past spring. I met with some
of the HS coaches to listen to concerns and ideas. I met with DJ from facilities and Peter Seibold, a fence contractor, to
help come up with a proposed design solution.
Attached is a presentation with photos of essentially what I am recommending. The new black posts would need to
blend in with existing fence line so it doesn't look like an afterthought and need to be larger to be sturdy enough to
support the weight of the netting. We would sink apprx. six (6) -18 ft. posts and attach black netting by cable across the
top. This would reasonably prevent all balls, lax, soccer or even kicked footballs from leaving the area.
The estimated cost of running the 220` length of the stadium side of Turf 2 is $8,200.
Please let me know if you need any further information.
John
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
Office: 781-942-9075
Fax: 781 - 942 -5441
jfeudoC�ci. reading. ma. us
Website: www.readingma.gov /recreation
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010-.Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30
p.m.Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-
survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/ccc2fO35993bd3cO/
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 2:00 PM
To: Feudo, John
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: Lacrosse Field fencing
Can you send me a copy of the plans, photos, and memo on this for the Board of Selectmen packet?
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
phone: 781 - 942 -9043
fax 781 -942 -9071
web www.readin ma. ov
email town mana er ci.readin g . ma. us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at
http:// readingma- survey.virtualtownhall.net /survey /sid /7c8844ebl decd098/
Presentation for Turf 2
Protection Netting
John Feudo. Recreation
Administrator
Statement of Issue
• Pedestrians and bystanders getting hit by
misfired balls.
• Containing the area
• Functionality
Standard • r field
s
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EXAMPLE
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
EXISTING PHOTO
r
PROPOSED DESIGN INCLUDES
• Larger black piping
• Black twine netting
• 18 ft from the ground level
• Expands the length of the field (220')
• Objective to blend like it has always been
there.
• Cost — Apprx. $8,200
—Town and School Department for split cost
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10/4/2012
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10/4/2012
Water System Master Plan
• DEP recommends updates every 5 to 10 years
• Water demand projections
• Water system computerized model
• Calibrate model for actual conditions by using
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Specifics for Reading's
Water System Master Plan
• Convert newly updated water system GIS
information to the water system model
• Calibrate water quality model
• Evaluate second MW RA connection
• Evaluate nitrification issue
• Phase improvements with a focus on water
quality improvements
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Chloramine
10/4/2012
• Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and
ammonia
• Although chloramine is not as strong a disinfectant as
chlorine, chloramine residual is more stable in
drinking water and less prone to decay than chlorine
• Chloramine typically produces less disinfection
byproducts (regulated by the EPA) than chlorine
• Chloramine disinfection is used by many large water
suppliers including Denver and San Francisco
OW /6"d5,
Chloramine Nitrification
• As chloramine breaks down, ammonia is released
• Nitrifying bacteria use ammonia as a food source to produce
nitrate and nitrite
• Nitrifying bacteria can be prevalent in the sediment of unlined
cast iron mains
• Nitrifying bacteria are present in the environment and in
chloraminated water systems. They are not harmful.
• Nitrifying bacteria are always present, but are more active in
warmer temperature water
• Nitrifying bacteria create chloramine demand and will reduce
the chloramine residual in the water system
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Total Chlorine Trends
{
a q
333 v
- - - - --
Dat
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Hydraulic Modeling
• Evaluate fire flows throughout the system
— Build on 2002 model with new source
• Evaluate second MWRA connection
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10/4/2012
Water Distribution System
Water Main
% Cement
Miles of Pipe
% 'Unlined
Size (inch)
Lined
< 4
1
<1
1
6
46
20
21
8
42
4
34
10
2
1
1
12
18
3
13
16
1
<1
<1
20
1
0
1
24
1
0
<1
TOTAL
111
29
71
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Water Quality Modeling
Water Quality Summary
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Nitrification Reduction Recommendations
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Capital
Improvement Plan
Improvement! Phase Length
Year 2012
(ft)
Project Cost
Phase Al
15,711
$2,140,298
Phase A2
17,817
$2,978,232
Phase A3
8,505
$2,146,583
Phase A4
5,974
$1,034,888
Phase A5
18,199
$1,892,278
Phase A6
5,620
$748,300
Phase A TOTAL
71,824
$10,940,580
Phase B TOTAL
24,821
$3,992,501
Phase C TOTAL
56,500
$10,000,000
TOTAL
153,145
$24,933,081
DRAFT '5rl 1 11
10/4/2012
How Much Should Reading Spend
on Water Main Rehabilitation?
• There is a total of 111 miles of pipeline to be
maintained in the water system
Other Communities
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 21, 2012
For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in
which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the
order in which any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben
Tafoya, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen John Arena and James Bonazoli,
Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob
LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties:
Angela Sciandra, Dennis Dorandi, Christina Moore, Pamela Arian, Lenka Nichols, Lou
Zampitella, Carolyn McGirn, Donna Broderick, Kyle Skirger, Angela Fischer.
Reports and Comments
Liaison Reports and Comments - John Arena noted that he received a call from Mr.
Kramer of 186 Pleasant Street who has an issue with drainage.
Richard Schubert noted that the issue of new Selectmen not knowing incumbents is going
to need to be addressed at some point regarding the Volunteer Appointment
Subcommittee.
James Bonazoli noted that the Sturgis Park Committee is meeting on Thursday to go over
the survey results.
Ben Tafoya noted that there is an issue with the Sign Bylaw and the close gap between
the primary and general elections.
Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report:
Administrative matters
♦ Volunteers still needed - for the Bylaw Committee; Conservation Commission,
Cultural Council, Finance Committee; Trails Committee; West Street Historic District
Commission; and Zoning Board of Appeals.
♦ Board, Committee, and Commission training is being offered by the Town Clerk on
the following dates /times:
August 25th 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Police Community Room
August 29th 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Police Community Room
September 10th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Police Community Room
September 18th 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Board of Selectmen's Room
September 24th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Board of Selectmen's Room
♦ Old South is conducting a community wide fundraising campaign to repair and
restore the steeple and bell tower. While this is on church property, it is really a
community asset, and the Town would be worse off if the steeple and bell were no
there. For more information and to make a donation, go to www.reading-steeple.or�
6� I
Board of Selectmen Minutes — August 21 2012 — page 2
Community Services
♦ Mosquito spraying — in response to a positive test of a mosquito in a Reading trap.
♦ Retail Visioning Workshop - scheduled for September 12, from 8 to 10:30 AM to
offer assistance to existing businesses.
♦ Vacant Properties — Working with a list of about a dozen properties to upgrade and
conform to recently adopted general by -law establishing minimum maintenance
standards.
♦ South Main Street Signalized Pedestrian Crossing — CPDC has identified a potential
location — we will be reviewing it with the Board of Selectmen at a meeting in
September.
♦ MBTA Vine Street Parking Lot — We are working on a license agreement from
Transit Realty Associates for Reading to use the MBTA Vine Street Parking Lot
(currently underutilized) and to also permit the Town to undertake needed
maintenance of trees on MBTA property.
Finanra
♦ Library funding
Library
♦ The Library had their always popular Vehicle Day today with a large number of
interesting vehicles and a good crowd of youngsters.
Public Safety
♦ Hiring process for police patrol Officers.
Public Works
Street Paving — next projects: Main Street (Washington Street to the Railroad Tracks),
Garrett Road, Boswell Road, Irving Street, West Street (thin overlay over water trench;
Arcadia Avenue to Woburn Street).
Curbing /Sidewalk: Haven Street — (Contractor experiencing materials delay), 8 additional
tree wells in downtown have been treated with the poured in place rubberized matting,
Mineral Street — RMLD getting access rights addressed.
Utilities: Haverhill Street water main replacement completed; water services completed.
Contractor is cleaning up staging site at Charles and Haverhill Streets, Howard Street
water main — Summer to West Streets.
Dates
September 6, 2012 — State Primary Election
September 9th — Reading Fall Street Faire
Board of Selectmen Minutes — August 21 2012 — page 3
Personnel and Appointments
Badge Pinning — Firefighter Keough — The Shriner Bagpipers gave a performance for
Firefighter Keough's badge pinning. Chief Burns noted that Firefighter Keough worked
for Westford as the EMS Director, has 10 years of EMS experience, works part time at
Lawrence General Hospital, and also does dive rescues. The Board congratulated
Firefighter Keough and his wife pinned the badge.
Appointment — Mystic Valley Elder Services — A motion by Bonazoli seconded by
Schubert to place Rheta McKinley into nomination for one position on the Mystic
Valley Elder Services Board with a term expiring September 30, 2015 was approved
by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Historical Commission and /or West Street Historic Commission — No appointment was
made because the applicant withdrew her application.
Discussion /Action Items
Hearing — Underground Garage Licensing — The Secretary read the hearing notice. Fire
Chief Greg Burns noted this is for 4 Summit Drive. The law requires that underground
parking with a total amount of gasoline above 790 gallons (15 gallons per car) needs to
be licensed. The building is fully sprinkled and is open to the atmosphere. On the other
hand, permits will be issued to Pulte because their underground parking is less than 790
gallons.
Richard Schubert asked the difference between a license and a permit. Chief Burns noted
that a license is permanent and goes with the land and can only be revoked by the Fire
Marshall or the Board of Selectmen for just cause. A permit is not permanent and is
issued by the Fire Department.
A resident from 4 Summit Drive asked if this law was in effect 30 years ago when the
building was built and Chief Burns indicated he believes it was it and was just
overlooked.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen close the
hearing for licensing of gasoline storage in the underground parking garage at 4
Summit Drive was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve the
License for storage of 1,005 gallons of gasoline in the underground parking garage
containing 67 spaces at 4 Summit Drive in accordance with Chapter 148 of the
Massachusetts General Laws was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Hearing — Green Street One Way from Ash Street to High Street; "All Way" Stop at
Green and Ash Streets — The secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted
that the Board had a presentation from residents and he reviewed it with staff and the
recommendation is to make Green Street from Main to High Streets one way and add
stop signs at Ash and Green Streets. The Town Manager noted he received an email
Board of Selectmen Minutes — August 21 2012 — page 4
from the resident at 28 Green Street who indicates that the street is narrow and the
commuters are parking there. She has a problem backing out of her driveway and the
sidewalk is buckled. One way signs are also needed at the end of Green Street near Main
Street.
Ben Tafoya asked that at least one side of Green Street be put on the plow list.
John Arena asked if the Town can stripe the ground noting the no parking area. The
Town Manager indicated there would have to be signage too.
The resident from 34 Green Street noted that the Auto Body Shop fronts on High Street
but uses Green Street all of the time. She noted that now the trucks will have to drive
around the block including tow trucks and customers.
Paul Adrian noted there was an accident on Friday where two vehicles hit each other
driving down the street because there is not enough space for two lanes and parking.
The resident from 104 Ash Street noted that she spoke with the owner of Weaver and he
has no problem with the proposed regulations.
The resident from 32 Green Street indicated he was in favor of one way. He also noted
that there is no room to put snow and public safety vehicles have issues on Green Street.
Lenka Nichols, 104 Ash Street noted that the street is not wide enough for two lane
traffic and she lost her sidewalk in order for the Town to fit two lanes.
Angela Fisher, 45 Ash Street, noted that she drives the van for EMARC and a big mirror
is needed at the intersection of Ash and Green Streets. The Town Manager noted it is
becoming a stop at all corners so a mirror will not be needed.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya to the close the hearing on making Green
Street one way from Ash Street to High Street and the "all way" stop at Green and
Ash Streets was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and
Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, Appendix A16
"One Way Streets ", be amended by adding the following:
STREET DIRECTION
Green Street From Ash Street to High Street proceeding in a
westerly direction
and
Move that the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the
Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, Appendix Al2 " "Obedience to Isolated Stop
Signs ", be amended by adding the following:
STREET
Board of Selectmen Minutes — August 21 2012 — page 5
Ash Street at Green Street — northbound and southbound drivers
Green Street at Ash Street — westbound drivers
The motion was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0
Review Changes to the Economic Development Committee Poliy — Stephen Goldy
noted that some EDC members felt it was not clear as to the direction of the Board.
John Arena noted that the group feels they met their stride and are looking for a new
genesis. He feels they could take on a different mission including:
1. Work with current business community to do a survey and get feedback
and suggest actions. EDC would be the agent.
2. Provide support and mentorship to new businesses coming into town.
3. Outbound messaging to potential businesses and do outreach for new
businesses.
Richard Schubert indicated he thinks the Committee is doing that now and it seems to be
working fine. He doesn't want to fix something that is not broken.
James Bonazoli suggested increasing the Board to seven members because there is a lot
of interest.
Stephen Goldy noted that decisions cannot be made without the EDC so he recommends
addressing this in a workshop in October and invite CPDC also.
Preview Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant — The Town Manager noted that Articles 1 —
4 are standard. Article 6 is for the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund; Article 7 additional
funding for sick/vacation leave stabilization fund; Article 8 for sewer work on Lewis and
Howard Streets; Article 9 for debt for sewer I /1; Article 10 is debt for the Library; Article
11 is street acceptance and discontinuance; Article 12 authorizes sale of Town owned
land on Causeway Road; Article 13 is a resolution re: transportation funding.
Article 14 addresses the hour of rubbish collection in the commercial zone. This has
been an ongoing issue with the Board of Health and Wakefield has a Bylaw. Ruth Clay
noted that Wakefield says that within 100 feet of a residential area works well. Richard
Schubert noted that the restaurants can still put the trash out, this just keeps trucks out.
Article 15 is for non - criminal disposition for enforcement of rules and regulations. A
phrase was omitted during re- codification.
Article 17 is a noise bylaw and Article 18 prohibits medical marijuana dispensaries. Ruth
Clay noted that both Wakefield and Melrose are doing Article 18.
Article 16 is the draft demolition delay bylaw with Town Counsel's comments.
Article 19 is a zoning bylaw regarding parking, and Article 20 is the revised zoning map
Board of Selectmen Minutes — August 21 2012 — page _6
Naming of Roadway to Brande Court Parking Lot — The Town Manager noted that we
need a name for the alleyway going back from Haven Street to the parking lot. The
Historical Commission suggests Atlantic Court since Atlantic was there since the 1920's.
There was also an email suggesting Hechenbleikner Way.
Both Stephen Goldy and John Arena like Atlantic Way. Richard Schubert suggested
Atlantic Aisle or Express Lane.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to approve the naming of the alleyway
from Haven Street to the parking lot as Atlantic Way was approved by a vote of 5-0-
0.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of July 24, 2012
was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0
A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Executive Session minutes
of July 10, 2012 as written was approved on a roll call vote with all five members
voting in the affirmative.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya to adiourn the meeting at 10.04 p.m. was
approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
,
Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 11, 2012
For ease of archiving the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in
which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the
order in which any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben
Tafoya, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen John Arena and James Bonazoli,
Student Liaisons Mary Kate Kelley and Eric Johnson, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office
Manager Paula Schena, and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Bob
Nelson, Ken Lyons, Mark Cardono, Stephen Zufes, Ellen Emmons, Jeanne Teague,
Roberta Sullivan, Jeanne Borawski, Bob Quinn, Bob Lynch, John Carpenter, Virginia
Adams, Angela Binda, Mary Ann Quinn, Michael Gordon, Liz Rogers, Elaine Webb,
David Mancuso, Erin Calvo - Bacci, Art Hayden, Bobbie Botticelli, Kevin Sexton, Marsie
West, Lisa and Andy Mykyto.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Stephen Goldy offered a moment of
silence for the victims of 9 -11 and then thanked everyone for their hard work on the Fall
Street Faire.
Ben Tafoya also thanked everyone for their help on the Fall Street Faire and he informed
everyone that the main stage on High Street was running on solar power. He also noted
that the Town of Reading provides the best information on elections.
James Bonazoli noted that the Sturgis Park Master Plan is continuing and they are going
before the Conservation Commission to create a rink like the one at Memorial Park.
Richard Schubert indicated that he attended the first Green Award presentation at the
Swiss Bakers.
Mary Kate Kelley noted that the Interact Club had a dunk tank at the Fall Street Faire and
raised $450. They also sold Girl Scout calendars.
Eric Johnson thanked the Boy Scouts for setting up the tents at the Fall Street Faire. The
RMHS football team won 46 — 2 and the boys soccer is playing tonight. The High
School has a new Principal and there is much to do about the desserts being taken out of
the school lunches.
Public Comment — Bill Brown noted that the Cemetery Board had their annual cemetery
tour. He also noted that he has a letter from the Attorney General's office that Town
Meeting committees are not subject to the Open Meeting Law. The Town Manager
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indicated that Town Meeting is not subject to it, but multi- member bodies are subject to
it.
Town Manager's Report — The Town Manager noted that outdoor picnic tables have been
installed at the High School and he gave the following report:
Administrative matters
♦ Volunteers are still needed for the Bylaw Committee; Conservation Commission,
Finance Committee (2); Trails Committee; Historical Commission, West Street
Historic District Commission; and Zoning Board of Appeals.
♦ Primary Election — 8% turnout
♦ Old South is conducting a community wide fundraising campaign to repair and
restore the steeple and bell tower. www.readingsteeple.ofg
♦ Reading Pop Warner was permitted to use Amplified Sound for their annual pep rally
last Saturday night, September 8, on the Stadium Football field from the hours of 4
pm — 6 pm. This was posted on the Town Website to alert the public.
♦ Linda Dockser and Elizabeth Lemons made a very helpful presentation to the School
Committee regarding the various Jewish Holidays.
Community Services
♦ Retail Visioning Workshop - scheduled for September 12, from 8 to 10:30 am at
the Police Station Community Room to offer assistance to existing businesses.
♦ The Reading Health Division will be providing seasonal flu vaccinations at the
Killam School cafeteria on Wednesday, October 3rd, from 2:30 pm until 4:30
pm for adults 18 years and older. We ask that you bring your insurance cards so
that we may be reimbursed for the vaccinations. The accepted insurances are:
Medicare Part B, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Massachusetts (please check your card), UniCare, Health New England,
Neighborhood Health Plan, Fallon, and MassHealth.
The fee for the vaccination without one of the accepted insurances is $10. Please
do not get a flu vaccination if you are allergic to eggs or any other component of
the flu vaccine. Please wear short- sleeved shirts. If you wish to complete the
paperwork in advance, consent forms are available on the Reading Health
Department website.
♦ Issues with the State regarding Veterans Service Officer District
♦ Open House — Northeast Ballet School September 29
♦ "Green Business Award" to Swiss Bakers.
♦ October 11, 2:00 pm — Ribbon Cutting — Oaktree. Special guest will be Greg Bialiki
Finance
♦ Joint Meeting on September 10 regarding all day Kindergarten.
Public Safety
♦ Underage drinking — response from Reading Police
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Public Works
Street Paving — next projects:
• Main Street (Washington Street to the Railroad Tracks),
• Garrett Road
• Boswell Road
• Irving Street
• West Street (thin overlay over water trench; Arcadia Avenue to Woburn Street).
Curbing /Sidewalk
♦ Haven Street — (Contractor experiencing materials delay)
♦ Mineral Street — RMLD getting access rights addressed
Utilities
♦ Howard Street water main — Summer Street to West Street is completed, and
West Street to County Road is in progress.
Personnel and Appointments
Climate Advisory Committee and Human Relations Advisory Committee — Richard
Schubert noted that the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee did not interview either
applicant because they are both well known and worthy.
A motion by Arena seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen confirm the
Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee's recommendations to the Board of
Selectmen for the appointment and /or reappointment of the following members to
various Boards, Committees and Commissions for terms beginning September 11,
2012 as listed below:
♦ Michelle Benson to a full member on the Climate Advisory
Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2013;
♦ Camille Anthony to an Associate position on the Human Relations
Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2013
The motion was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Discussion /Action Items
Town Accountant Quarterly Meeting — Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom noted that
her first three months went well and her overlap with Gail LaPointe was very helpful.
She will be closing the budget this Friday and she is working on the free cash allocation.
After the budget is closed she plans on spending time with other employees in her
department to see what their duties include.
Confirm Betterments — Stewart Road and Edgemont Avenue Curbing — The Town
Manager noted that the November 2011 Town Meeting approved the curb betterment for
Stewart Road and Edgemont Avenue. The proposed interest rate is 3.97%
Ken Ryan, 69 Edgemont Avenue, indicated he is a new homeowner and was surprised to
get a bill in the mail. He also noted that he is surprised the Town would do a project
without knowing the cost. Chairman Stephen Goldy explained the process to Mr. Ryan.
Mr. Ryan asked if the Town considered an asphalt berm and the Town Manager noted
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that the asphalt berm is fine for larger roads, but not for the smaller roads. Also, granite
is the standard for the Town.
Bob Nelson, 63 Edgemont noted that the curbs should have been installed years ago.
Ellen Emmons, 19 Stewart Road, noted the curbs look great. She requested a detailed
estimate for the loam and seed to determine if it is correct. Town Engineer George
Zambouras noted that there was an adjustment on the curb and the loam and seed is 52
square yards.
Stephen Goldy indicated that the Board can defer the vote until the numbers are
confirmed. The Town Manager noted he would put it on the October 91" agenda and will
send the agenda as notice.
Review Status of Technology mprovements — Bob LeLacheur gave an overview of the
old software and old website. He noted that the Town funded over $1.3 million for
technology and 85% of that has been spent. The IT budget is $300,000 now. Very few
communities are doing what we are doing.
Kevin Furilla noted that a lot of work has been done on the data center including network
upgrades and security. Remote access and the wireless network is in place — just for
internet access. Technology has been added to the conference rooms. The technology is
interactive and the iPad is the tablet of choice.
Stephen Goldy indicated it would be nice to have the same technology at the Senior
Center.
John Arena noted that it would be nice if the presentations could be mirrored on tablets in
the audience.
Town Clerk Laura Gemme gave an overview of Laserfische. She noted that each Board,
Committee and Commission will have their own webpage with the ability to edit it.
There will also be a calendar on each page and this will eliminate duplication. She hopes
to have the new website up and running in the fall.
Richard Schubert noted there is a need for policies regarding use of technology and he
asked if technology is a problem with the Open Meeting Law. The Town Manager noted
that the Attorney General's office is developing policies. Any document created at a
public meeting is a public document. If members of a Board, Committee or Commission
are communicating electronically during a meeting then that is a violation if it is not
disclosed.
Town Planner Jean Delios reviewed View Permit. She noted that FY12 budget cuts
resulted in loss of staff and View Permit was seen to be more efficient. She works
primarily with the clerks to assist applicants. Contact information has been inputted and
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a checklist created. There is an insurance and license information database. There are
internal signoffs and improved communications.
Kim Honetschlager reviewed more details about View Permit.
Bob LeLacheur noted that the Fire Department has joined the Police Department in
Microsystems.
Request from Austin Preparatory School to use Amplified Sound after 10:00 p.m. —
Attorney Brad Latham and Tony Panetel were present. Brad Latham noted that they
were granted a one day liquor license for this Saturday's fundraising and entertainment
event. They had a similar event around 12 years ago and there were no complaints. The
field is surrounded by woods on three sides. The sound will only be heard by those there.
The request is to have amplified sound until 11:30 pm.
Richard Schubert asked if the neighbors have been notified and Mr. Panetel indicated
they notified everyone within 300 feet.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen approve, as
part of the Special (one day) liquor license for the "Juke Box Night" within a tent on
the football field at Austin Prep on Saturday, September 15, 2012, the playing of
music until 11:30 pm. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Hearing — New Demolition Delay B a — The Secretary read the hearing notice. The
Town Manager noted that the existing demo delay bylaw is confusing so he did a redraft
(a copy of which is attached to these minutes). A working group was put together and
Virginia Adams did a good job reviewing the bylaw.
The major changes are to expand the process of how a structure gets on the list and to
provide an appeal to the Board of Selectmen. He received input from the Historical
Commission and an email at the end of the day today. The changes from August 16 are
in red, Richard Schubert's changes are in blue, and Ben Tafoya's changes are in purple.
The definition of premises has been clarified. He added the following wording to Section
7.2.3: "all structures that were added in 2010 pursuant to the process in existence at that
time; and." Town Counsel also suggested mailing the notice of the hearing no later than
seven days before the hearing. He also made modifications and clarification to the
section on the appeal to the Board of Selectmen. The Town Manager also noted that
there is a letter from Angela Binda and an email from Art Hayden in the packet.
Stephen Goldy asked Richard Schubert to explain his changes to section 7.2.6.4 and
Richard Schubert indicated it was his intent to add clarification. Stephen Goldy indicated
it seems to drill too far and John Arena indicated there is a lot of redundancy. Ben
Tafoya asked on what basis the decision is made and Richard Schubert noted there has to
be some issue of importance other than not liking the Historical Commission decision.
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Stephen Goldy indicated that the changes are too confining and recommended stopping
after the word "hearing" in the fourth line of the fourth paragraph of section 7.2.6.4.
Ben Tafoya suggested making the appeal to the ZBA in section 7.2.6.4 because other
appeals go to the ZBA. He also noted that the Board of Selectmen authorized the
Historical Commission to do the inventory and this is a result of a lack of
communication. This will offer guidance for the next generation.
James Bonazoli noted that the ZBA deals with appeals on a weekly basis, but some
people say the Selectmen are the higher being and this affects the whole community.
John Arena noted that the process doesn't work and some people are stuck in the middle
and can't get out. He's willing to listen to appeals and he doesn't feel this should go to
the ZBA. He's wants the exceptional cases to come to the Selectmen so they can hear if
there is a financial hardship. Stephen Goldy also noted that he is in favor of the appeals
going to the Selectmen.
Elaine Webb noted this bylaw will still be standing 10, 20 even 100 years from now and
there needs to be some clarification. She noted that the timeframes are excessive; there is
no word of structural integrity or condition of material inside the home; there is an
expense to notify the abutters and all paragraphs should be numbered.
Bobbie Botticelli, 58 Chapel Hill Drive, noted that she has been a realtor for 27 years and
a lot of properties are difficult to sell because they are on the inventory, but the Historical
Commission has been great to work with. She noted that the ZBA knows nothing about
history or historical value like the Historic Commission. She also feels there is no reason
to notify abutters just because there is a plaque on the structure and she feels the
Selectmen should hear the appeals.
Arthur Hayden, 89 King Street, noted that he was one of the people who received a
congratulations letter without any prior contact. He indicated there needs to be an
appeals process.
Maura Green, formerly of 75 Cross Street, noted that she is an attorney and her house
was on the list and when she tried to sell it people were not happy because it was on the
inventory. She feels there is a need for an appeal to being put on the inventory and an
appeal to the demolition delay.
Marsie West asked what makes the property unique and structural issues also need to be
addressed. She feels there should be an appeal to being added to the list and an appeal to
the demolition delay and it belongs with the Selectmen.
Mark Cardono, Chairman of the Historical Commission noted that he emailed several
comments to the Board. He noted that the right of demolition is never taken away. There
also needs to be mentioned that the property be taken off the list when it is demolished.
The Commission feels mailing to the abutters within 300 feet is too much —just notify the
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direct abutters. They recommend not sending out a notice of continuance and they agree
on adding structural integrity. Mr. Cardono also noted that requiring five members to
vote could be difficult. He asked how the Commission should judge financial hardship
because they are not qualified and finances are not a public record. He also noted that the
Historical Commission helped out a family working with the Building Inspector to allow
a family to live in the house while the new one was being built.
Stephen Goldy asked Mr. Cardono to explain why the Commission wants to remove
section 7.2.6.4 and Mr. Cardono noted that the Historical Commission does not agree and
it cuts back the demo delay to 4 '/2 months. He also noted that a final appeal is not
necessary because the Commission works with owners.
Angela Binda of 10 Orchard Park Drive noted that there has been a lot of confusion and
misunderstandings. Many homeowners were pleased that their homes were on the list.
She does support a first appeal though.
Mary Ann Quinn, a realtor, noted that the Selectmen offering an appeal shows respect to
due process and she is in favor of this.
Richard Schubert noted that this is the only tool that the Historical Commission has to
achieve their purpose. There is no incentive for anyone to work with them. He is in
support of some kind of appeal process.
Ben Tafoya asked if we can undo all of the structures that were put on the list and the
Town Manager indicated we cannot.
John Arena noted that fear is based on lack of trust. Both Mr. Hayden and Ms. Webb
indicated they were not properly notified. The ZBA will not know what to do with the
appeals and he does not advocate making the appeals to the ZBA.
James Bonazoli agreed with keeping the appeal to the Board of Selectmen.
Jim Cole, a resident of Pearl Street, noted that the appeals reverse decisions so there is no
need to reverse because it reverses itself.
Art Hayden noted that the six month delay is his six month delay.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing on the proposed new
Demolition Delay Bylaw was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
No further action was taken.
Review Alternatives for Town Manager Search Process — The Town Manager noted there
is a timeline and a portion of the Charter in the packet. The Selectmen need to develop a
candidate profile and he suggests involving Department Heads and the community. The
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decision also needs to be made as to whether to proceed in -house or hire a consultant.
The Town Manager noted that he cannot be involved in the process.
Human Resource Administrator Carol Roberts noted that she spoke with the Collins
Center and they can do as much or as little as wanted. The community profile costs
approximately $2,000 and the whole process runs from $15,000 to $17,000.
Stephen Goldy suggested including the Department Heads, Superintendent of Schools,
and Assistant Superintendent of Schools in developing the community profile.
It was decided to invite two groups in to give a presentation of their services and then
schedule a meeting to develop the candidate profile.
The Town Manager noted that if the Board creates a subcommittee then they can enter
into executive session and they will draw more candidates.
Authorize Sale of Town Land — The Town Manager noted that counsel is trying to get a
title search done so there is no action required this evening.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to approve the minutes of August 7, 2012
as amended was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to approve the Executive Session
minutes of August 7, 2012 as written was approved on a roll call vote with all five
members voting in the affirmative.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to adjourn the meeting at 11.30 pm was
approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
Draft Demolition Delay Bylaw
with comments received as of 8 -16 -12
7.2 Historic Demolition Delay
7.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this bylaw is to provide the Reading Historical Commission with a tool to assist
the Commission in its efforts to preserve the Town's heritage and to protect historically significant
structures within the Town, which reflect or constitute distinctive features of the architectural,
cultural, economic, political or social history of the Town.
The intent purpose of this bylaw is not to permanently prevent demolition even if it
ultimately cannot prevent demolition, is to find a reasonable option to prevent complete
demolition, but rather to provide owners of such structures with time to consider alternatives, by
encouraging owners to seek out ways to preserve, rehabilitate, or restore such structures
To achieve these purposes, the Reading Historical Commission is empowered to create a List of
Historic Structures, and to provide a copy of that List, as it may be updated from time to time, to
the Building Inspector. With the Building Inspector, the Reading Historical Commission will
implement the provisions of this bylaw with respect to the issuance of permits for demolition of
structures that are included on the List of Historic Structures
7.2.2 Definitions
The following terms when used in this bylaw shall have the meanings set forth below.
7.2.2.1 Commission
Reading Historical Commission.
7.2.2.2 Demolition
Any act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a structure or commencing the
work of total destruction with the intent of completing the same a4W/sr which work
would require requiring a Demolition Permit.
7.2.2.3 Demolition Application
An official application form provided by the Building Inspector for an application for a
Demolition Permit.
7.2.2.4 Hearing
A public hearing conducted by the Commission after due public notice as provided in this
bylaw.
7.2.2.5 Legal Representative
A person or persons legally authorized to represent the owner of a structure that is or is
proposed to be subject to this bylaw.
7.2.2.6 List
The List of Historic Structures as it is constituted pursuant to this bylaw.
7.2.2.7 Owner
Current owner of record of a structure that is included in or proposed to be included in the
List of Historic Structures.
7.2.2.8 Premises
The parcel of land upon which a demolished Significant StruGture structure that
appears on the List as defined in 7.2.2.6 was located and all adjoining parcels of land
under common ownership or control.
7.2.2.9 Structure
Materials assembled at a fixed location to give support or shelter, such as a building.
7.2.3 Commission to Establish a List of Historic Structures
The Commission will provide a List of Historic Structures to the Building Inspector. This List shall
be updated from time to time as needed when properties are added to or subtracted from the List
of Historic Structures. The List shall also be provided on the Town's web site or other electronic
means of publishing information to the community.
This List shall be made up of:
• all structures listed on, or located within an area listed on, the National Register of Historic
Places, or the Massachusetts Historical Register of Historic Places ; and
• all structures included in the Town of Reading Historical and Architectural Inventory, as of
September 1, 1995, maintained by the Commission; and
• all structures that were added in 2010 pursuant to the processes in existence at that
time; and
• following the procedures included in Section 7.2.3.1 of this bylaw, all structures that have
been determined from time to time by the Commission to be historically or architecturally
significant.
7.2.3.1 Procedures for expanding the List of Historic Structures
In considering additional structures to be included on the List of Historic Structures,
pursuant to section 7.2.3, the following process shall be followed:
• The Commission shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, an inventory form for each
structure considered for addition to the List of Historic Structures. The inventory form
for each property shall be prepared using a standard form provided by the
Massachusetts Historical Commission. The criteria to be used for consideration for
inclusion on the List of Historic Structures will include:
• The structure is determined to be importantly associated with one or more
historic persons or events, or
• The structure is determined to be associated with the broad architectural,
cultural, economic or social history of the Town or Commonwealth, or
• The structure is believed to be historically or architecturally significant in terms of:
• Period,
• Style,
• Method of building construction,
• Association with a significant architect, builder or resident either by itself or
as part of a group of buildings;
• The Commission will inform by regular US mail each property owner whose structure
is being considered for preparation of an inventory form
• The owner of each structure for which an inventory form has been prepared shall be
sent a notice of a public hearing at least 30 days in advance of the hearing. The
notice shall be sent by Certified Mail — return receipt requested — or by service by a
Constable. The notice shall include the following information:
• that the structure that they own is being considered for inclusion on the List of
Historic Structures,
• a copy of the inventory form for the structure,
• a statement as to the criteria considered in including additional structures on the
List of Historic Structures, and
• a copy of this bylaw.
In addition to the notice of the hearing delivered to each owner, legal notice of the hearing
including the street address of all structures proposed to be added to the List of Historic
Structures shall be published at the Commission's expense at least 14 days in advance of the
hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the community. Additionally, at least 7 days prior
to the hearing a copy of the newspaper notice will be mailed by regular U.S. mail to all property
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owners within 300 feet of each property containing a structure to be considered for inclusion on
the List of Historic Structures
At the hearing, the Commission will hear comment from all owners and abutters who wish to be
heard, and following the close of the hearing the Commission will make a determination as to
which of the structures proposed for inclusion on the List of Historic Structures shall be voted onto
that List. The decision as to what properties to include shall be made by the Commission, with the
inclusion of a property on the List of Historic Structures requiring the affirmative vote of at least 4
members of the Commission. The vote shall be taken at a public meeting, and the vote may be
made either the same day as the close of the hearing, or at a later meeting of the Commission. If
at a later meeting, the Commission shall inform each owner either upon closing the hearing or by
regular US mail at least 3 days in advance of a public meeting, of the date of the meeting at
which the matter is to be further discussed. Nothing shall preclude the Commission from voting to
add structures onto the List of Historic Structures at different meetings.
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An owner, at the public hearing at which additions to the List of Historic Structures are to
be considered, may object to inclusion of their structure onto the List of Historic
Structures. At the hearing or such later date as agreed by the Commission, the owner
shall submit information or documentation in support of their objection. The Commission
may consider their 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. In considering whether to finally vote to include a structure on the List of
Historic Structures the Commission will consider the information provided by the owner,
and particularly how the structure meets the criteria established in 7.2.3.1. In addition to
those criteria, the Commission will consider the uniqueness of the structure, quality of the
materials remaining on the .,,amide and outside of the structure, and financial or other
hardship that might be created to the owner by inclusion of the structure onto the List of
Historic Structures. A structure whose owner objects may only be included on the List of
Historic Structures if all 5 members of the Commission vote to do so.
7.2.4 Referral of Demolition Applications of structures on the List of Historic Structures by the
Building Inspector to the Commission
Upon the receipt of a completed Demolition Application for a structure on the List of Historical
Structures, the Building Inspector shall
• As soon as possible but not later than 30 days from the submission of a complete Demolition
Application, notify the owner that the structure they want to demolish is on the List of Historic
Structures, and therefore subject to this bylaw.
• Provide the owner with a packet to apply to the Commission for demolition approval, along
with a copy of the inventory of their structure, a copy of this bylaw, and a copy of any
guidelines that the Commission has adopted regarding the demolition delay process.
• Inform the Chairman of the Commission of a pending application under this bylaw.
• Obtain an abutters list, at the expense of the owner, of all properties within 300 feet.
• Upon receipt of a completed application for Commission demolition approval, determine the
completeness of the application.
• Notify the Chairman of the Commission who will provide the Building Inspector with
alternative dates for a public hearing not sooner than 7 days nor more than 21 days from the
determination that the application to the Commission is complete
• Arrange for the publication of a legal notice of the hearing, at the owner's expense, in a
newspaper of general circulation in the community including the street address of all
structures proposed to be demolished. The notice shall be published not later than 7-14 days
prior to the hearing.
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• Arrange for a mailing not later than 7 days prior to the hearing, at the owner's expense, of
a copy of the newspaper notice to all property owners within 300 feet of the property
containing a structure to be considered for demolition.
• Immediately forward a copy of the application to each of the members of the Commission.
7.2.4.1 Completed Application
The Owner shall be responsible for submitting seven sets of the following information as
a completed application prior to the scheduling of the public hearing:
• Completed application form (if any)
• Description of the structure to be demolished (the inventory is an acceptable
document for this purpose);
• A demolition plan
• Assessor's map or plot plan showing the location of the structure to be demolished
on its property with reference to the neighboring properties;
• Photographs of all facade elevations;
• Statement of reasons for the proposed demolition and data supporting said reasons;
• Description of the proposed reuse of the premises on which the structure to be
demolished is located.
• If applicable, the name and contact information of the Legal Representative;
7.2.5 Public Hearing
The Commission will hold a hearing to allow all interested parties to voice their opinions and to
present pertinent information concerning the structure, as well as its value and importance to the
neighborhood and the Town. The Owner or the Legal Representative will present the requested
demolition plan and supporting documentation. The public may present their opinions and
additional relevant information. After the presentation and the public comments, the Commission
will make one of two decisions:
• The presented information is insufficient for the Commission to make a final determination on
requested demolition of the Structure. Therefore, the Commission may continue the hearing.
A continued hearing shall be not later than 21 days from the initial hearing and the hearing
shall be closed within 30 days of the initial hearing.
• The presented information is sufficient to make a final determination on the requested
demolition of the Structure. Therefore, the Commission shall close the hearing.
7.2.6 Determination of whether the Demolition Delay is imposed
Once the Hearing is closed, a motion shall be made to determine if the loss of the structure would
be detrimental to the Town when considering the purpose of this bylaw as detailed in
section 7.2.1:
• An affirmative vote by 4 members of the Commission will declare that the structure is
protected by this Bylaw, and therefore, a demolition delay of up to six (6) months is imposed
beginning the date of the vote.
• A negative vote by the Commission (affirmative vote of less than 4 members of the
Commission) will declare that the structure is not protected by this Bylaw, and the Building
Inspector may issue a permit to demolish the structure.
The Commission will notify the Building Inspector within seven (7) days of the Commission's
decision. If the notice is not received within the expiration of seven (7) days of the close of the
hearing, the Building Inspector may act on the Demolition Permit Application with no further
restrictions of this bylaw.
7.2.6.1 Demolition Delay imposed
The Commission shall advise the Owner and the Building Inspector of the determination
that the Demolition Permit will be delayed up to six (6) months. During this time,
alternatives to demolition shall be considered. The Commission shall offer to the Owner
information about options other than demolition, including but not limited to resources in
the preservation field, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the Town Planner, and
other interested parties that might provide assistance in preservation or adaptive reuse.
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7.2.6.2 Responsibilities of Owner if Demolition Delay is imposed
The Owner shall be responsible for participating in the investigation of options to
demolition by:
• Actively pursuing alternatives with the Commission and any interested parties;
• providing any necessary information;
• allowing reasonable access to the property; and
• by securing the premises.
7.2.6.3 Release of Delay
Notwithstanding the preceding section of this bylaw, the Building Inspector may issue a
Demolition Permit at any time after receipt of written notice from the Commission to the
effect that the Commission is satisfied that one of the following conditions has been met:
• There is no reasonable likelihood that either the Owner or some other person or
group is willing to purchase, preserve, rehabilitate or restore the structure;
• The Owner, during the delay period, has made continuing, bona fide and reasonable
efforts to locate a purchaser to preserve, rehabilitate a4-vd or restore the structure, and
that such efforts have been unsuccessful;
• The Owner has agreed in writing to accept a demolition permit on specified
conditions, including mitigation measures approved by the Commission. Such
mitigation could include a demolition of only a portion of the structure; or
• A period of six (6) months has elapsed since the conclusion of the Hearing and
provided.
7.2.6.4 Appeal of the imposition of Demolition Delay
The owner of a structure for which the Commission has imposed a demolition delay may
appeal from the imposition of the delay, and /or conditions of the imposition of the delay,
by filing with the HisteriGal Commission and the Board of
Selectmen a written notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of the date of the decision
of the Commission to impose the Demolition Delay. Filing of an appeal will not extend
the delay of up to 6 months imposed under section 7.2.6.1 of this bylaw.
Within twenty -one (21) days of receipt of the notice of appeal, the Board of Selectman
shall convene an appeal hearing. Notice of the hearing which shall include -the be
sent to the Chairman of the Historical Commission and to the owner or the owner's
Legal Representative, for the purpose of adjudicating the appeal. The Board of
Selectmen at the hearing appeal shall review the record of the proceedings before the
Commission and input provided by the owner and by Commission representatives.
Notice of the hearing shall be given to the parties owner, to the Commission, and to
abutters within 300 feet of the property.
Within fourteen (14) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Selectmen will
render a decision on the appeal. The decision shall be based on the record of the
Commission's hearing at which the Demolitions Delay was imposed; information
provided by the owner or the Commission at the Board of Selectmen hearing;
consideration of the purpose of the bylaw as stated in section 7.2.1; how the
structure meets the criteria established in 7.2.3.1.; the uniqueness of the
structure; quality of the materials remaining on the - outside of the structure; and
financial or other hardship that might be created to the owner
7.2.7 Emergency Demolition
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the Building Inspector from ordering
pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 143 the emergency demolition of a structure included in the List of
Historic Structures. Before issuing an order for an emergency demolition of such a structure, the
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Building Inspector shall make reasonable efforts to inform the Chairperson of the Commission of
his intent to issue such an order.
7.2.8 Enforcement and Remedies
In the event a structure on the List of Historic Structures is demolished in violation of this bylaw,
then no building permit shall be issued for the premises for a period of two (2) years after the date
of such demolition.
Note — the sections in boxes are alternative language for the Board of Selectmen to consider
Schubert
Town Counsel
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 18, 2012
For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in
which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the
order in which any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Secretary Richard
Schubert, Selectmen John Arena and James Bonazoli, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested
persons: Gina Snyder, Everett and Virginia Blodgett, Charlie Adams, Jean Delios, and
David Tuttle.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — John Arena noted that he went to Zinga's
twice over the weekend and they're doing a great business.
James Bonazoli noted that the Sturgis Park Planning Committee went before the
Conservation Commission and they want to do a site visit. Their next meeting is in
October and they hope to come before the Selectmen by the end of the year. Birch
Meadow was a very active area all weekend. The Imagination Station site was full of
parked cars. Kudos to John Feudo for doing a great job.
Ben Tafoya noted that he is working on reconciliation of the Fall Street Faire. CPDC is
holding a hearing on Monday night regarding medical marijuana facilities.
James Bonazoli noted there was a roll over accident on Cape Cod Avenue and a neighbor
said this is about the 4th time this has happened there. The Town Manager indicated he
will look into it.
Discussion /Action Items
Follow Up on MAPC Mapping Project with CPDC, Conservation Commission,
Economic Development Committee, Climate Advisory Committee and Staff — The Town
Manager noted that the MAPC is doing a project map of priority areas. Staff met and a
presentation was made to the Board of Selectmen. We now need to funnel down the
regional plan to the community so the Town Manager reviewed the list as follows:
41. The downtown is a prime development area and we could possibly extend
the 40R zoning.
42. We could consider mixed use on south Main Street. Richard Schubert
suggested reconfiguring south Main Street for pedestrians and bike paths.
Perhaps two lanes with a center turn.
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Ben Tafoya suggested asking the state to make it a local road, otherwise
the state makes all the decisions. Jack Russell noted that would mean
extra maintenance and be a financial burden but if having control will get
a light at Hopkins Street it's worth it.
Charlie Adams, Chairman of CPDC, noted it would be good to bury the
utility lines on south Main Street. The Town Manager noted that the
community would have to vote to surcharge the utility bills to fund it.
43. The RMLD district has derelict buildings, dirt roads and is unsightly. It is
zoned for industrial use, maybe we need to change the zoning. Ben
Tafoya suggested asking CPDC to come up with a plan.
Gina Snyder noted there is a historic structure (old power plant) next to
the RMLD that could be a community place. Meaghan Young indicated
she liked Gina's suggestion.
Jamie Maughan noted that parcel 5 has wetlands and a 100 foot setback.
Richard Schubert noted it would be nice to have alternative access from
Ash Street to Main Street.
#4. The Fraen site has a stream, a factory building, 9 acres of wetlands and 18
acres that is being marketed. There is a developer interested in going into
that area.
#5. Keurig is leaving Reading.
#6. Haverhill Street — the desire is to add a bike lane.
#7. Camp Curtis Guild — we tried to get them to put a state office there but
they have no master plan for the site. We have an excellent relationship
with the National Guard. Ben Tafoya suggested contacting the Governor
to get them to do a master plan. Jamie Maughan noted that they come
before the Conservation Commission a lot and they are good to work with.
#8. Two parcels are owned by Zanni. Charlie Adams asked how we would go
about getting the money for property like that and the Town Manager
indicated it depended on the price. We could package whatever we could
but Reading does not have the Community Preservation Act Fund.
#9. Meadowbrook Golf Club — The Town Manager noted if this ever comes
up for sale then the Town should consider buying it.
#10. Chapter 61 land used as a tree farm.
#11. Home Goods — could be redeveloped for a better use.
Board of Selectmen Minutes — September 18, 2012 — page 3
#12. Camp Rice Moody is a nice site and building.
The Town Manager noted that the MBTA is planning on widening to double rails.
Richard Schubert indicated he didn't want to lose the 128/I95 plans and indicated this
needs to be flagged.
Jean Delios noted that the footnotes call out for a bike /pedestrian master plan. Gina
Snyder noted that if the sewer easements were better maintained they would be good
walking paths.
Review Presentation on Healthy Communities with CPDC, Conservation Commission,
Economic Development Committee, Climate Advisory Committee, Board of Health,
Walkable Reading and Staff — Health Director Ruth Clay noted that Mark Fenton,
Engineer, works to get people out and about. Reading received a $8,700 Mass in Motion
grant. Staff walked the square with Mark Fenton and took pictures. Ms. Clay played a
video of Mark Fenton's presentation highlighting areas such as remote drop off for
schools; safe routes to school; painted crosswalks; healthy foods, and changing Town
policies.
Conservation Commission member Jamie Maughan announced that the Conservation
Commission is having their public hearing on the Wetland Regulations on October 16
and all of the Boards, Committees and Commissions are invited.
Ben Tafoya spoke about the proposed bus shelter on Walkers Brook Drive. He noted that
the Town right of way is not enough room to put the shelter and the property owner said
no. We are currently waiting for an answer from Keurig. Jamie Maughan noted that is
riverfront property but the Conservation Commission will work with the Town.
Annika Scanlon noted she read an article about the least healthy city where the mayor
gained 20 pounds. He changed his diet, set up more parks, and created more walk
friendly areas and the city saw a reduction in unemployment.
John Arena noted that the Town needs to come up with a plan for what to do with
properties if they come up for sale. The Town Manager indicated that the Open Space
and Recreation Master Plan is being updated.
Review Application for Amplified Sound at Flag Football Events — Jim Murphy noted
that he launched a program for over 200 children at Birch Meadow for flag football. The
event is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and he is hoping to continue for seven weeks and
have a DJ. They will not be there past 7:30 p.m.
John Arena indicated he had no problem with it as long as it wasn't too loud.
James Bonazoli indicated they need to be vigilant regarding the volume and the time slot
is also key. He feels the music is not the key component.
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It was noted that the Recreation Administrator requests that the amplifiers be oriented
away from the residential area on Whittier Road.
Richard Schubert indicated this needs a public hearing with the abutters being notified.
He noted that constant music is different than just announcements. Jim Murphy indicated
he will not hire a DJ just to do announcements.
Carl McFadden indicated they are trying to create a fun atmosphere for the kids.
The Town Manager will schedule a hearing and notify abutters within 300 feet.
Review /Approve Application for Sidewalk Dining — Zinga — 50 Haven Street — Owner
Mr. Gauthier was present. The Town Manager noted that Zinga applied for outdoor
dining. Staff has reviewed the request and he has shared the draft motion with the owner.
We will need a map with dimensions and a certificate of insurance. There is seating for 6
on the Oak Tree property so this request is for the other 15 seats. There will be no tables,
chairs or trash on the brick banded area.
Mr. Gauthier noted that they also plan on getting umbrellas. The Town Manager
indicated he needs to speak with him first before purchasing the umbrellas.
A_motion by Schubert seconded by Arena that the Board of Selectmen approve the
issuance of a license for the use of the public sidewalk in front of 50 Haven Street for
outdoor dining, pursuant to Section 3.10 — Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks
for Outdoor Dining of the Selectmen's policies and in accordance with the
application filed 9- 10 -12. The license is valid through October 31, 2012, and is
subiect to the following conditions:
1. A revised map shall be submitted showing the dimensions of the area to be
licensed;
2. Table, chairs and rubbish barrels will not be permitted to be located on the
brick paved areas;
3. The licensee shall provide, maintain, and empty as needed, outdoor trash
receptacles during the times that the licensed premises are open for business.
All trash receptacles shall be covered and trash removed nightly. The
location of rubbish (and recycling if appropriate) bins and an operations
plan shall be approved by the Public Health Administrator, and the locations
of bins shall be shown on the plan;
4. The licensee shall be responsible for keeping the portion of the sidewalk
subject to an Outdoor Dining License clean and free of dirt, dust, and other
debris. In addition, the Outdoor Dining Licensee shall be responsible for
preventing and /or cleaning up litter from the licensed establishment in areas
abutting the licensed premises;
5. Outdoor dining areas shall be considered as part of the restaurant and shall
comply with Board of Health Regulations. In addition to any other
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requirements, smoking is prohibited in seasonal outdoor dining areas per
Board of Health regulations.
6. Furniture and trash receptacles shall be supplied by the applicant and shall
be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner by the applicant. All furniture
and trash receptacles must be removed at the end of each season.
7. In no event shall the placement of outdoor dining furniture, umbrellas, or
perimeter barriers create a pedestrian or wheelchair passage along the
public sidewalk of less than four feet in width.
8. Outdoor food preparation shall not be allowed.
9. The Outdoor Dining License shall be considered annually and every license
shall expire on December 31 of each year, subject to renewal. No facilities or
furniture shall be placed on the sidewalk as part of the license except for the
period between April 15 and October 31 of each year.
10. Within the period from April 15 to October 31, upon notification from the
Department of Public Works or from Public Safety personnel that weather
conditions or work to be performed on the property of the Town requires
removal of the outdoor dining furniture, the applicant shall immediately
remove all of its property associated with the Outdoor Dining License from
the public property.
11. The owner and operator of the restaurant shall sign a License Agreement
and shall provide a required Certificate of Insurance before issuance of the
License and before commencement of any activities under the License.
12. The Licensee shall provide evidence of insurance as required by the Town
Manager and by State Statute. Such insurance shall cover the use of all
equipment related to the premises related to the Outdoor Dining License.
The Comprehensive General Liability Policy shall insure against all claims
and demands for bodily injury and property damage with respect to the
sidewalk dining facilities and services, and the Town shall be named as an
"additional insured" in all policies of such insurance. If alcohol sale and
service is to be part of the outdoor dining license, a liquor liability insurance
policy shall also be required. The Licensee (and their heirs, successors and
assigns in interest) shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Town of
Reading and its employees and agents from any responsibility, liability and
claims arising out of or related to the operations under the Outdoor Dining
License.
13. The Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws (including the sign
portions of the Zoning by- laws), rules, regulations, and conditions of other
licenses and permits.
The motion was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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From:
Keating, Bob
Sent:
Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:01 AM
To:
Christopher Loiselle
Cc:
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Subject:
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Hi Chris: It looks like your driveway construction is complete. This is the best time of year to plant. I would recommend
you plant two Armstrong Red Maples. The are very narrow growing so they won't hang over the house and have a nice
fall color. We use them in the Downtown area were the sidewalks are tight to the buildings. Their Latin name is Acer
rubrum Armstrong. Bob.
Robert L. Keating
Supervisor, Forestry, Parks, Cemeteries
Town of Reading
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Reading, M 01867
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Joseph R. Veno, Chairman
Sharon M. Angstrom
Richard P. Foley
September 26, 2012
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Chairman,
CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD
Ph: (781) 942 -9007 Fx: (781) 942 -9037
Francis Driscoll
Thomas A. Clough
Colleen Loughlin, Ret Admin
Please be advised that at the meeting of the Reading Retirement Board on September 25,
2012, the Board voted to appoint Colleen Loughlin the "Election Officer" for the Reading
Contributory Retirement System's election of the second member of the Reading
Retirement Board.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely, / l
Colleen Loughlin J
Retirement Board Administrator
cc: Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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From:
Kate Kaminer <kkaminer @com cast. net>
Sent:
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:57 PM
To:
James Bonazoli forwarding account; Steve Goldy forwarding account; John Arena at Home;
Rick Schubert Multiple Addresses; Ben Tofoya
Cc:
Town Manager; Feudo, John
Subject:
Sound Permit for Flag Football
Hello Selectmen,
I was made aware that the newly formed Reading Flag Football organization (established August 2012) was scheduled to
petition the BOS for an exemption from the newly established Amplified Sound Policy (April 2012). 1 was not able to
watch the live meeting but read about the results.
As a member of the ad -hoc committee, charged by the BOS to create the Amplified Sound Policy, I am disappointed that
this exemption for full sound usage for an entire season was granted by the BOS. The policy was implemented to deter
the routine use of sound ancillary to the permitted event. To hear that the first request for exemption was allowed for a
full season is stunning. It seems that the precedent set has, in effect, rendered the policy obsolete. Perhaps other
members of the Ad Hoc committee, who met for eight weeks at 7:00 AM meetings through the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays, share my dismay.
Sincerely,
Kate Kaminer
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Reading, MA 01867 -2685
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FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www. readingma.gov
September 27, 2012
Secretary Richard Davey
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4160
Boston, MA 01867
Dear Secretary Davey:
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TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
I am . writing to request consideration by the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation for funding the long awaited West Street Project in Reading. Attached is
a detail fact sheet which outlines all of the pertinent information on the project. The
project is ready to go. It is estimated to cost a little over $7 million. All environmental
issues are addressed. There is no land acquisition — only rights of entry which can be
acquired quickly.
We understand that there may be an opportunity to fund one or more projects with
unspent earmarked federal money. We think for the reasons spelled out in the fact
sheet, this would be an ideal project for use of those funds. We've been working
steadily on this project since 1996 and we have spent almost $500,000 of Town funds
on the project to date.
We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience and hope that you will
be able to dedicate some of these available funds to this project.
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Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
cc: Jay Gonzalez, Secretary of Administration and Finance
Senator Katherine Clark
Representative Bradley Jones
Representative James Dwyer
Board of Selectmen
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RECONSTRUCTION OF WEST STREET
READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MASSDOT PROJECT FILE NUMBER 601705
PROJECT LOCATION AND LIMITS
The project includes the West Street Corridor from the Woburn City Line to just north of its intersection with
Willow Street in Reading, Massachusetts. Improvements to the intersection of Woburn Street at Summer
Avenue are also included as part of the project. The project limits along the corridor extend approximately
7,500 feet (1.4 miles) along West Street and an additional 2,500 feet (.5 mile) along the intersecting side streets
for a total project length of approximately 10,000 feet (1.9 miles).
LOCATION PLAN
WILMINGTON
PROJECT MILESTONES
• This project received PRC Approval on February 6, 1996
• 25% Design Package submitted to MassDOT on February 27, 2006
• MassDOT Design Public Hearing held on January 30, 2008
• 75% Design Package submitted to MassDOT on September 29, 2008
• Order of Conditions issued by the Reading Conservation Commission on December 2, 2009
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT INFORMATION (EXISTING)
• ADT along West Street corridor is approximately 13,100 vehicles
• West Street serves as primary connector between Woburn and communities north of Reading and also provides
access to I -95 in Woburn and I -93 in Wilmington
• Barrows Elementary School located on West Street while access is made to Joshua Eaton Elementary School,
Parker Middle School and Austin Preparatory School from West Street and surrounding neighborhoods
• Residential Developments completed in last 7 years include Avalon (490 units), Johnson Woods (250 units) and
Reading Commons (204 units) along with continuous growth of Woburn Industrial Area
• West Street pavement in extremely poor condition with extensive trenches
• Town completed water line along West Street in 2005
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT INFORMATION (PROPOSED)
• Length of project is approximately 1.9 miles (includes side streets)
• Project to provide continuous pedestrian and wheelchair facilities with new cement concrete sidewalks and
ADA/AAB wheelchair ramps and grass buffer strips along both sides of roadway
• Project to install new School Crossing Traffic Signal (fully actuated) at West Street/King Street/Winslow Road
intersection for Barrows Elementary School and Parker Middle School students
• Project includes upgrading and new traffic signals at West Street/Woburn Street/Wescroft Road, West
Street/Willow Street/Summer Avenue, and Summer Avenue /Woburn Street intersections
• Project cost is currently $7,176,119 (MassDOT is carrying this amount in their system)
CONTRACT STATUS
• GPI entered into an Agreement with the Town of Reading on May 20, 2005
• The town has expended approximately $445,000.00 for Design Services to date
DESIGN STATUS
• MassDOT 75% design comments received Oct. 18, 2010, GPT finalizing 100% Design
• The CE Checklist and ENF were submitted to MassDOT on June 23, 2010
• It is expected the ENE will be filed the beginning of 2013
• The Utility Coordination Meeting was held on May 18, 2010 and site walk was held on June 29, 2010
RIGHT OF WAY STATUS
• Town will obtain Temporary Rights of Way for construction once project is programmed on a FFY TIP (no
permanent easements or takings are required)
FUNDING (TIP) STATUS
• Project currently resides in the Universe of Projects (not programmed on a FFY TIP) — town has been attending
Municipal TIP Input Day since 2006
• Current scheduled (MassDOT) construction date winter 2017/2018
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 10:00 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Amplified Sound Committee Follow Up
Uc Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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From: Bonazoli, James
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 3:32 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Fwd: Amplified Sound Committee Follow Up
Dear Board members
Vicky Schubert has asked me to forward the below email to you regarding the amplified sound decision. Sorry
I didn't get it out in time for our packet but I am traveling.
See you Tuesday.
James Bonazoli
IBM Client Executive
Reading, MA
781 - 956 -5468
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Vicky Schubert < victoria.£schuber-tL&gmail.com>
Date: September 27, 2012, 12:07:11 PM PDT
To: Lori Weir <laweirAgmail.com >, <jbonazoliAci. reading. ma.us>
Subject: Amplified Sound Committee Follow Up
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Dear Lori and James,
Would you kindly forward the following thank -you note to the other members of the ad hoc
Amplified Sound Committee and the Board of Selectmen? ...Thanks.
Dear members of the amplified sound committee,
The Board of Selectmen's consideration of an amplified sound permit this past Tuesday night
reminded me that I had intended to send you a thank -you note. I was so grateful that the pleasant
background sounds of games being played in the Birch Meadow neighborhood over the summer
rarely became the kind of foreground noise that we experience when amplifiers are turned on.
I was surprised to the see the Board of Selectmen award an amplification permit for multiple
weeks to the organizers of a flag football program —over the objections of the neighborhood. I
felt the Board's decision was inconsistent with the intent of your recommended policy, which
seemed to reinforce the understanding that organizers of activities in community fields should
place the highest priority on respect for the concerns of the neighbors who live nearby.
Members of the Board appear not to have heard the central message that came out of your
deliberation, which as I read it, was that amplified sound should only be permitted as an
exception to standard practice in fields situated close to residential areas. Perhaps with the
growing cacophony in the town, Board members are experiencing some hearing loss themselves.
At any rate, thank you for your hard work. It ensured the kind of peaceful coexistence that
residents and sports teams have been enjoying in the Birch Meadow neighborhood for decades
without the need for amplified sound.
Sincerely,
Vicky Schubert
781- 942 -1617
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September 27, 2012
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Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading -
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner,
Thank you for your request for assistance through MassDEP's FYI In -Kind Technical
Assistance application.. The Department is pleased to be able to provide your community with
60 hours of hands -on assistance for the project entitled Transitioning to Residential Trash Limit
Program. The person assigned to provide this assistance is Sharon Kishida who serves as
MassDEP's Municipal Assistance Coordinator for your region.
Sharon Kishida will contact your municipality's designated recycling contact (copied below)
to arrange a meeting to develop a scope of work and project deliverables. You will be asked to
review and sign the scope of work, once it meets with your approval. Upon completion,
MassDEP will make the results of your project and /or its deliverables available to interested
municipal officials so they may learn from your community's efforts to reduce waste and
increase recycling in the Commonwealth.
The Department applauds your commitment to maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness
of your municipal recycling program and looks forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Greg Cooper
Deputy Division Director
BWP - Consumer & Transportation Programs
ecc: Michael O'Halloran, Admin. Asst.
Sharon Kishida, Municipal Assistance Coordinator
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter .
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 1:58 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Wetland Regulations — Simplifying and Streamlining
Attachments: ATT00001.txt
1/c Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
phone: 781- 942 -9043
fax 781 - 942 -9071
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From: readingma notes - bounces @mm.windigicert.com fmailto:readinama notes- bounces(dmm.windiaicert.coml On
Behalf Of Reading Notes
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 1:55 PM
To: readingma notes @mm.windigicert.com
Subject: Fwd: Wetland Regulations — Simplifying and Streamlining
Background: During the budget process for FY12 the Town Manager identified a Town goal of simplifying
and streamlining permitting and regulations. A survey was conducted that provided input into community
concerns over the requirements imposed by the local wetland by -law. The Board of Selectmen asked the
Conservation Commission to develop revisions to the Town's Wetland regulations to make them more user
friendly.
Revised (Draft) Wetlands Regulations — In 2011 The Reading Conservation Commission began a
comprehensive effort to address expressed concerns by soliciting public input, reviewing the regulations of
similar towns, and consulting with developers, attorneys, engineers, builders, and others with broad
experience in wetland permits in Reading and similar towns.
The primary goals of the changes are to simplify the regulations, particularly for residential properties
without compromising critical environmental protection and make them more consistent with the State
Wetland Protection Regulations. This has resulted in reducing the length of the regulations applicable to the
applicants by almost half. It has also substantially increased the consistency with the State wetland program
including a similar definition of wetlands. Other areas of regulation revision include: simplification of filling
fees; provisions for limited projects; clear and expanded minor project process; reduced and simplified
submittal requirements; exclusions for normal maintenance of landscaped areas; and simplification of the
definitions.
The next critical step is a public workshop to review the Revised (Draft) Wetlands Regulations:
October 16, 2012
Reading Senior Center
49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA
7:00 pm.
(refreshments will be served)
The workshop will be in two parts: 1) an informal session where Conservation Commissioners can talk one -
on -one with attendees to describe the process and proposed changes; and 2) a more formal presentation
and receipt of comments and questions from citizens and other stakeholders. Following public input from
the workshop the Conservation Commission will vote at a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed
changes to the wetland regulations.
If you have questions please contact: Jamie Maughan, Conservation Commission Vice Chair at 263
Woburn St. Reading or at jmaughan49(q-)gmail.com .
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Schena, Paula
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Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:44 AM
Reading - Selectmen
Schena, Paula
FW: Amplified Sound Committee Follow Up
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From: Lori Weir [mailto:laweir@gmail.coml
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:15 PM
To: James Bonazoli forwarding account; Feudo, John; 'Adam Chase';
Peter; 'John Halsey - home'; 'Kate KAMINER'; 'Petra Conboy'
Cc: 'Vicky Schubert'
Subject: RE: Amplified Sound Committee Follow Up
Dear Committee Members —
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' Bonazoli, James'; 'Chris Caruso'; Hechenbleikner,
At Vicky's request I am forwarding a letter of thanks, and concern, from her. I must confess that I am not up to speed on
the flag football thing, very busy with a number of personal items however; now that it has been brought to my
attention it has raised my concern. I would like to hear what your thoughts are on this? -Lori
From: Vicky Schubert [mailto:victoria.f.schubert(o )gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:07 PM
To: Lori Weir; 9bonazoliCcbci. reading. ma. us
Subject: Amplified Sound Committee Follow Up
Dear Lori and James,
Would you kindly forward the following thank -you note to the other members of the ad hoc Amplified Sound
Committee and the Board of Selectmen? ...Thanks.
Dear members of the amplified sound committee,
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The Board of Selectmen's consideration of an amplified sound permit this past Tuesday night reminded me that
I had intended to send you a thank -you note. I was so grateful that the pleasant background sounds of games
being played in the Birch Meadow neighborhood over the summer rarely became the kind of foreground noise
that we experience when amplifiers are turned on.
I was surprised to the see the Board of Selectmen award an amplification permit for multiple weeks to the
organizers of a flag football program —over the objections of the neighborhood. I felt the Board's decision was
inconsistent with the intent of your recommended policy, which seemed to reinforce the understanding that
organizers of activities in community fields should place the highest priority on respect for the concerns of the
neighbors who live nearby.
Members of the Board appear not to have heard the central message that came out of your deliberation, which
as I read it, was that amplified sound should only be permitted as an exception to standard practice in fields
situated close to residential areas. Perhaps with the growing cacophony in the town, Board members are
experiencing some hearing loss themselves.
At any rate, thank you for your hard work. It ensured the kind of peaceful coexistence that residents and sports
teams have been enjoying in the Birch Meadow neighborhood for decades without the need for amplified
sound.
Sincerely,
Vicky Schubert
781 - 942 -1617
4C 1301
Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 1:07 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Cadmus Group to Present at SC
I/c Board of Selectmen. Copy climate committee.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
phone: 781- 942 -9043
fax 781 -942 -9071
web www.readingma.gov
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From: Delai , Mary Finailto :Mary.DelaiCabreading.kl2.ma.us
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 11:08 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Jared Carpenter; Wilson, Jessie
Cc: LeLacheur, Bob; Cameron, Vinnie
Subject: Cadmus Group to Present at SC
Hello All,
Erin Sweeney of the Cadmus Group has confirmed that she and her colleague will be presenting to the School
Committee on October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. They will be speaking about solar power in general but also specifically about
MAPC's solar initiative. We wanted to let you know so that you could invite any Board or Committee members as well
as staff that might be interested in attending.
Thanks,
Mary
Mary C. DeLai
Assistant Superintendent, Finance & Administration
Reading Public Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
Tel: 781 - 670 -2880
Fax: 781 - 942 -9149
Twitter: @MaryCDeLai
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