HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-23 Board of Selectmen PacketOFJ? Town of Reading
y 16 Lowell Street
Readina. MA 01867-2655
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER
Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: October 18, 2012
RE: Agenda - October 23, 2012
1 b) Under public comment, it is likely that a member or two of the former Amplified
Sound Committee will be in talk with the Board of Selectmen about concerns
related to a recent approval by the Board for use of amplified sound.
3) Several Girl Scout and Boy Scout awards are included in your packet. If any of
the members of the Board are able to attend any of the award ceremonies that
would be excellent.
4a) Will Finch has applied for a position on the Conservation Commission. Will
previously served on the Commission and the Board has indicated it does not
need an interview. Rheta McKinley has already been reappointed to a position on
Mystic Valley Elder Services.
5a) The Appraiser and Board of Assessors will be in to give the Board a preview of
the tax classification process. The tax classification hearing is" scheduled for
November 20th (there are a lot of conflicts with Tuesdays during early November.
5b) The material in your packet includes an application for a change of manager for
Longhorn Steakhouse. This requires a hearing but no notice is required to
abutters.
5c) The affordable housing units in Johnson Woods need approval as "local action
units" in order to be counted as part of the Town's inventory of affordable
housing. Attorney Brad Latham, representing the developer, will be in to explain
the process to the Board. Action requested is for the Board to approve the
development as local action units.
5d) A hearing has been advertised for establishment of a Town Manager Screening
Committee as the Board has discussed with Human Resource Administrator Carol
Roberts and representatives of the Collins Center.
5e) Enclosed in your packet is the most up-to-date version of the Warrant with
background. The Finance Committee and Bylaw Committee will have taken
action on all Warrant Articles by Tuesday and we will fill the Board of Selectmen
in on what those recommendations are.
5f) A hearing is required relative to the discontinuance and acceptance at Jacob Way
and South Street to implement in land ownership what had been approved by the
Planning Committee public hearing and constructed by the developer.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:15 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Roberts, Carol
Subject: RE: Rates are going down
For FY13 we save a bit over $40,000. 1 had budgeted for a $50-75k increase in FY13, so we have about $100k `surplus'.
These costs are about 15% of total health insurance costs.
Old
New
edex2
$
155.38
$
163.15
5.0%
Blue,Viedicare RX
$
175.04
$
144.41
-175%
$
330.42
$
307.56
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subscribers
428
428
Annual Cost
$
1,697,037
$
1,579,628
-6.9'.6
Town's share
$
1,204,896
$
1,121,536
-6.9•/0
$ 83,360 savings
(half that for FY13)
Bob LeLacheur
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Town Hall Hours:
Monde; Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.rn - 5:30 p.rn,
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m, - 7:00 p.nn.
Friday: CLOSED
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:40 AM
To: LeLacheur, Bob; Roberts, Carol
Subject: RE: Rates are going down
WOW is right.
Is this public now? If so I'll put it in the weekly notes.
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What % of Health Insurance budget is this? Do I recall from our recent meeting with MIIA that Medex
had a low loss ration - i.e. it was 80% or so?
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 8:36 AM
To: Roberts, Carol; Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE: Rates are going dowm
Wow!
Bob LeLacheur
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Town Hall Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.rn - 0:30 p,m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
From. Roberts, Carol
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 8:23 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Rates are going dowm
Peter and Bob,
Just received the Medex2 and Blue MedicareRX rates that are effective 1-1-13 from Sandra.
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Medex2 155.38 163.15
Blue MedicareRX 175.04 144.41
Total 330.42 307.56
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My name is Laura White and I am a senior at Reading
Memorial High School in Reading, MA. I recently completed my
Girl Scout Gold Award Project called "Spreading Shakespeare".
My goal for Spreading Shakespeare was to increase the levels
of exposure to and appreciation of Shakespeare's works
through workshops held at the Reading Public Library and at
community events, advertising other local Shakespeare
activities, and producing Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night
at the end of the summer.
The Girl Scout Gold Award recognizes a Girl Scout's
leadership skills, creativity and commitment to making a lasting
impact on her community, world and the future. It is the highest
award a Girl Scout can achieve. It involves 80+ hours of work,
community connections, and sustainability as the Girl Scout
addresses the root cause of an issue in the community.
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In recognition of her receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award for her Project called
"Spreading Shakespeare." Her achieved goal was to increase the levels of
exposure to and appreciation of Shakespeare's works through workshops,
community events, and producing Shakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night."
Given this 23rd day of October, 2012 By the Reading Board of Selectmen
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent:
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:47 PM
To:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
FW: GS Silver Awards
Please have certificates prepared for approval on October 23
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
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From: Joanne/Kevin Senders rmai Ito: kisenders(averizon. netl
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:26 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: GS Silver Awards
Dear Gentlemen
The four girls in Reading Girl Scout Troop 73734 have each earned their Silver Award - the second highest award in Girl
Scouts and the highest for their age. On November 4 they will receive their pins and certificate at a ceremony at the
Reading Library. The girls and their projects are: Amelia Collymore (creating a reading room in a Mattapan School);
Christina Brzezenski (piloted an after school drama program) Jessica Strack and Tessa Senders (Matters Cabin
Conservation area improvement).
Any acknowledgement you could give the girls would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Joanne Senders
98 Colonial Dr
Reading, MA 01867
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Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town Hall
16 Lowell St.
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner,
The Scouts, Leaders, and Members of the Committee Boy Scout Troop 728 take great
pleasure in announcing that:
Having completed the requirements for, and having been examined by an
Eagle Scout Board of Review on October 1, 2012
David Scott Graham
Was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout.
In honor of this achievement, we have scheduled an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for
November 24, 2012 at Parker Middle School, Reading, MA 01867
We would appreciate a letter or certificate acknowledging his achievement. We will
compile it with other acknowledgments and display them commemorating this special
occasion.
Thank you for taking time from your extremely busy schedule to help this community
recognize the achievements and service of Eagle Scout David Graham.
Sincerely,
Scott Graham
15 Oak Ridge Road
Reading, MA 01867
781-223-0015
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 18, 2012
Conservation Commission
Term: 3 years
Aimointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Jamie Maughan
William Hecht
Vacancy
Brian Sullivan
Barbara Stewart
Vacancy
Annika Scanlon
263 Woburn Street
73 Martin Road
145 Lowell Street
52 County Road
3 Copeland Avenue
Orig.
Date
(10)
(03)
(10)
(06)
(06)
2 Vacancies
Term
Exp.
2013
2014
2014
2015
2015
2015
2013
Candidates:
Will Finch
*Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment
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Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
Animal Control Appeals Committee
Audit Committee
Board of Appeals
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Board of Health
Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee
-Celebration Committee
Climate Advisory Committee
Commissioner of Trust Funds
Community Planning & Development Comm.
Conservation Commission
Constable
Contributory Retirement Board
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
Economic Development Committee
Fall Street Faire Committee
Finance Committee
Historical Commission
Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Committee
MBTA Advisory Board
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Mystic Valley Elder Services
RCTV Board of Directors
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Town Forest Committee
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West Street Historic District Commission
Ad Hoc Committee
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Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: (feel free to attach a resume or other
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OF READING POLICE DEPARTMENT
15 Union Street • Reading, Massachusetts 01867
°7xeoRp Emergency Only: 911 • All Other Calls: (781) 944-1212 • Fax: (781) 944-2893
Web: www.ci.reading.ma.us/police/
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Chance of Manager application- "Lonehorns"
September 27, 2012
Chief James Cormier
Reading Police Department
15 Union Street
Reading, MA 01867
Chief Cormier,
As directed by your Office and in accordance with Reading Police Department Policy and
Procedures, I have placed together an executive summary of the application for an Application
for Change of Manager at the Longhorns Steakhouse.
New Mangier: Gary Cannon
I find no reason why the license application should not go forward.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sgt. Detective Mark D. Segall
Criminal Division Commander
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Schena, Paula
From: Delios, Jean
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 1:19 PM
To: Schena, Paula; Clay, Ruth; Licari, Beth
Subject: RE: Longhorn Steakhouse
44 We have no issues either from Planning or Building Inspection/Zoning Enforcement
Jean J. D ias
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reacting, ~1A 01867-2685
(P) 781-942-6612
(F) 781-942-1071
T® 1 Hours as cal . ne 7. 2010 M, AZT, Th: 7:30 a. m. - 5:30 p.m.
'.Tuesday: 7:30 a. m. - 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: CLOSED
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From: Schena, Paula
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 5:08 PM
To: Clay, Ruth; Delios, Jean; Licari, Beth
Subject: Longhorn Steakhouse
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We received an application for a change of manager at the Longhorn Steakhouse. Does anyone have any concerns?
Paula Schena
Office Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-942-6643
Fax: 781-942-9071
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From: Ruth L. Clay in Melrose
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:52 AM
To: Licari, Beth; Schena, Paula; Clay, Ruth; Delios, Jean
Subject: RE: Longhorn Steakhouse
no concerns from health department
ruth
From: Licari, Beth [blicari@ci.reading. ma.us]
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 5:12 PM
To: Schena, Paula; Clay, Ruth; Delios, Jean
Subject: RE: Longhorn Steakhouse
LONGHORNS PERSONAL PROPERTY BILL FOR 1ST & 2ND QUARTER IS PAID IN FULL. REAL ESTATE AND
WATER/SEWER IS PAID BY OWNER OF BUILDING, NOT LONGHORNS. NO CONCERNS FROM COLLECTORS
OFFICE.
BETH
From: Schena, Paula
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 5:08 PM
To: Clay, Ruth; Delios, Jean; Licari, Beth
Subject: Longhorn Steakhouse
We received an application for a change of manager at the Longhorn Steakhouse. Does anyone have any concerns?
Paula Schena
Office Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-942-6643
Fax: 781-942-9071
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Schena, Paula
From: Licari, Beth
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 5:12 PM
To: Schena, Paula; Clay, Ruth; Delios, Jean
Subject: RE: Longhorn Steakhouse
LONGHORNS PERSONAL PROPERTY BILL FOR 1sT & 2ND QUARTER IS PAID IN FULL. REAL ESTATE AND
WATER/SEWER IS PAID BY OWNER OF BUILDING, NOT LONGHORNS. NO CONCERNS FROM COLLECTORS
OFFICE.
BETH
From: Schena, Paula
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 5:08 PM
To: Clay, Ruth; Delios, Jean; Licari, Beth
Subject: Longhorn Steakhouse
We received an application for a change of manager at the Longhorn Steakhouse. Does anyone have any concerns?
Paula Schena
Office Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-942-6643
Fax: 781-942-9071
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Tite Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
www. mass. Pov/abcc
FORM 43
( MUST BE SIGNED BY LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
1101600028 1 Reading 1
f ABCC License Number City/Town
TRANSACTION TYPE (Please check all relevant transactions):
F-1 For Reconsideration
10/23/2012
Local Approval Date
Lj New License
F] New Officer/Director
Pledge of License
E] Change Corporate Name
Fj Transfer of License
Ej Change of Location
Pledge of Stock
Seasonal to Annual
0 Change of Manager
Fj Alteration of Licensed Premises
Fj Transfer of Stock
Change of License Type
Cordials/Liqueurs Permit
n Issuance of Stock
n New Stockholder
F~ Other)
❑ 6-Day to 7-Day License
E] Management/Operating Agreement
n Wine & Malt to All Alcohol
Name of Licensee RARE Hospitality International, Inc. EIN of License
D/B/A f Longhorn Steakhouse #5325 I Manager IGary Cannon
ADDRESS: 139 Walker's Brook Drive CITY/TOWN: (Reading STATE IMA ZIP CODE 101867
Annual I All Alcohol I (Restaurant
Annual or Seasonal Category: (All Alcohol- Wine & Malt Wine, Type: (Restaurant, Club, Package
Malt & Cordials) Store, General On Premises, Etc.)
Complete Description of Licensed Premises:
Full service restaurant with dining room, lounge area, bar and kitchen. Handicap restrooms for men and women, emergency exits
Application Filed: ISep 20, 2012 I Advertised: I 1 Abutters Notified: Yes ❑ No
Date & Time Date & Attach Publication
Licensee Contact Person for Transaction Margie Camp Phone: 1-800-248-4918 X5332 I
ADDRESS: 11000 Darden Center Drive I CITY/TOWN: Orlando 1 STATE 1FL ZIP CODE 32837
Remarks:
The Local Licensing Authorities By:
Alcoholic Beverages Control commission
Ralph Sacramone
Executive Director
ABCC Remarks:
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
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Manager Application
All proposed managers are required to complete a Personal Information Form, and attach a copy of the
corporate vote authorizing this action and appointing a manager.
1. Licensee Information:
Legal Name of Licensee: RARE Hospitality lnternati~ Business Name (d/bla): 1LongHom Steakhouse #5325
Address: IP.O. Box 695016, Attn: Licensing
Cityrrown: (Orlando I State: IFL I Zip Code: 32869-5016
ABCC License Number: 1101600028 ( Phone Number of Premise 1781-942-4801
(If existing licensee)
2. Manager Information:
I Cell Phone Number:
Name: lGary Cannon
Are you a U.S. Citizen: Yes ❑x No ❑ Court and Date of Naturalization: 1N/A 1
(Submit proof of citizenship andor naturalization such as Voter's Certificate, Birth Certificate or Naturalization Papers)
List the number of hours per week you will spend on the licensed premises: 150 1
Have you ever been charged or convicted of a state, federal or military crime? Yes ❑ No ❑x
If yes, attach an affidai it as to all charges and disposition.
Do you now, or have you ever, held any direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in a license to sell
alcoholic beverages? Yes ❑ No ❑R
If yes, please describe: 1N/A {
Have you ever been the Manager of Record of a license to sell alcoholic beverages that has been suspended,
revoked or cancelled? Yes ❑ NON
If yes, please describe: I WA
Have you ever been the Manager of Record of a license that was issued by this Commission? Yes ❑ No ❑x
If yes, please describe: 1N/A I
Please list your employment for the past ten years (Dates, Position, Employer, Address and Telephone):
111/2007 - Present RARE Hospitality Inter., Inc., P.O. Box 695016, Orlando, FL 32869-5016 (Various Locatio4
V additional space is needed, please use the fast page"
I hereby swear under the pains and penalties of per ry that the information I have provided in this application is true and
accurate:
Signature / Date
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
w`vw.rnass.Pov/abcc
Personal Information Form
1. Licensee Information:
Legal Name of Licensee: `RARE Hospitality International, Inc. , Business Name (d/b/a): 11-ongHorn Steakhouse #5325 '
Address: 139 Walker'S Brook Drive , ABCC License Number: ( 1
(If existing licensee)
City/Town: Reading State: IMA Zip Code: 101867
Phone Number of Premise 1781-942-4801 I EIN of License:
2. Personal Information:
Individual Name: Gary Cannon I Home Phone Number:
Address: i I E-mail Address:
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City/Town: I State: IMA Zip Code:
Social Security NumbE ` Date of Birth:
Place of Employment: (RARE Hospitality International, Inc. dba LongHorn Steakhouse #5325
Have you ever been convicted of a state, federal or military crime? Yes El No ❑X
If yes, attach an affidavit as to all charges and disposition.
3. Financial Interest:
Provide a detailed description of your direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in this license.
Manages the restaurant
IMPORTANT ATTACHMENTS: For all cash contributions, attach last 3 months of bank statements for the source(s) of this cash.
*If additional space is needed, please use the last page"
I hereby swear tinder the pains and penalties of perjury that the information I have provided in this application is
true and accurat .
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Signature I 4 Date'
Title ~R v
t rant Manager Of Corporation/LLC Representative)
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
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PETITION FOR CfUNGE OF LICENSE
101600028 Reading
ABCC License Number City7own
The licenseeIRARE Hospitality International, Inc. ' respectfi►lly petitions the Licensing Authorities to approve the
foltowing transactions:
~X Change of Manager ❑ Alteration of Premises
0 Pledge of License/Stock Cordial & Liqueurs
Change of Corporate Name/DBA E:] Change of Location
Change of License Type (§12 ONLY, e.g. "club"to "restaurant")
Change of Manager Last-Approved Manager: ILeigh A. Bull `
Requested New Manager: (Gary Cannon
E] Pledge of License /Stock Loan Principal Amount: $ I 1 Interest Rate: I
Payment Term: Lender: I `
Change of Corporate Name/DBA Last-Approved Corporate Name/DBA: I
Requested New Corporate Name/DBA:
Change of License Type Last-Approved License Type:
Requested New License Type: I
Alteration of Premises: (must fill out attached financial information form)
Description of Alteration:
® Change of Location: (must fill out attached financial information form)
Last-Approved Location: 1
Requested New Location: I I
Signature of Licensee Date Signed f
11f a Corporation/LLC, by its authorized representative)
Colleen M. Hunter, Assistant Secretary
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Print Form,.
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
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RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE APPLICATION
MONETARY TRANSMITTAL FORM
APPLICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED ON-LINE, PRINTED, SIGNED, AND SUBMITTED TO THE
LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY.
REVENUE CODE: RETA
CHECK PAYABLE TO ABCC OR COMMONWEALTH OF MA: $200.00
(CHECK h4UST DENOTE THE NAME OF THE LICENSEE CORPORATION, LLC, PARTNERSHIP, OR INDIVIDUAL)
CHECK NUMBER
IF USED SPAY, CONFIRMATION NUMBER:
A.B.C.C. LICENSE NUMBER (IF AN EXISTING LICENSEE, CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY)
LICENSEE NAME: DARE Hospitality International, Inc.
ADDRESS: P.O. Boa 695016, Attn: Licensing
CITY(TONN'N: (Orlando
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I ZIP CODE 32869-5016
TRANSACTION TYPE (Please check all relevant transactions):
❑ New License
Q New Officer/Director
Pledge of License
❑ Change Corporate Name
R Transfer of License
F~ Change of Location
Pledge of Stock
F~ Seasonal to Annual
0 Change of Manager
R Alteration of Licensed Premises
E] Transfer of Stock
Change of License Type
❑ Cordials/Liqueurs Permit
E] New Stockholder
Issuance of Stock
Other
6-Day to 7-Day License
E] Management/Operating Agreement
F] Wine & Malt to All Alcohol
THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY MUST MAIL THIS TRANSMITTAL
FO ALONG WITH THE CHECK, COMPLETED APPLICATION, AND
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION
P. O. BOX 3396
BOSTON, MA 02241-3396
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RARE HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSENT OF DIRECTORS TO CORPORATE
ACTION WITHOUT MEETING
Pursuant to the authority of the Florida Business Corporation Act, the undersigned, being
the sole director of RARE Hospitality International, Inc., a Florida corporation, does
hereby consent to the following resolution without meeting, without prior notice and
without a vote:
RESOLVED, that Leigh A. Bull has been formally removed as Managing
Partner of LongHorn Steakhouse #5325 located at 39 Walker's Brook
Drive, Reading, MA 01867.
RESOLVED, Further that Gary Cannon is hereby appointed Managing
Partner of LongHorn Steakhouse 45325 located at 39 Walker's Brook
Drive, Reading, MA 01867, with full authority and control of said
premises.
Dated: September 7, 2012
William R. White, III
S60
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
MEMORANDUM
To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: Jean Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner
Date: October 2, 2012
Re: Local Initiative Program Application for Local Action Units
Johnson Woods, Phase II
JEAN DELIOS
Community Services Director /
Town Planner
Phone: (781) 942-6612
Fax: (781) 942-9071
j d e l ios@ci. reading. ma. us
On March 12, 2012 the CPDC approved the Planned Unit Development - Residential Special
Permit for Johnson Woods, Phase Il. The enclosed Local Initiative Program Application for Local
Action Units has been prepared by the applicant on behalf of the Town of Reading per the CPDC
decision. This is also a requirement that an application for approval be made for Local Action
Units as part of the Local Initiative Program (LIP), administered by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). DHCD approval
is granted in the form of a certification that the LAU units meet the requirements of 760 CMR
56.00 and the LIP guidelines.
Johnson Woods Phase II is comprised of 127 total residential units. The Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning requires that 15% of the total units be set aside as affordable units.
In this case, 19 units will be affordable. The affordable housing guidelines that apply to these
units state that they must be affordable to households with annual incomes that do not exceed
eighty (80) percent of the median annual household income for the Boston Metropolitan Area as
determined by the most recent HUD guidelines. Further, annual housing costs may not exceed
30% of household income. There are additional guidelines that apply.
In Summary, the LIP Program is:
• A state housing initiative administered by DHCD to encourage communities to produce
affordable housing for low and moderate income households;
• A technical assistance program available to municipalities seeking to increase the supply
of housing for households at or below 80% of the area median income. LIP approved
units are entered into the subsidized housing inventory (SHI) pursuant to MGL Ch. 4013;
• A mechanism for municipalities to follow so that the units will count under the SHI when
creating Local Action Units (LAU's) such as the Planned Unit Development, Residential
Special Permit approved for Johnson Woods II.
Reading should be proud of the efforts like this and others to create much needed affordable
housing. DHCD will contact us with any questions.
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LIP/LAU APPLICATION SEQUENCE AND TIMING
Johnson Woods, Reading, MA
Activity
1 Approval of Developer's Affordable Housing
Consultant
2 Reform Special Permit Local Preference to
Conform to State Standard
3 Approval of Affordable Housing Marketing
Plan
4 Chairman Board of Selectmen Signs LIP-LAU
Application
5 File LIP-LAU Application with DHCD & &
Marketing Plan
6 LAU Approval Letter
7 Submit Package to DHCD for units with
building permits for inclusion on Subsidized
Housing Inventory (SHI)
8 Forward DHCD Approval to Town
9 Notify Town that Marketing is to
Commence - Coordinate Time, Date and
Location with Library Location
10 Commence with Marketing and conduct
Info Meeting - First Lottery
11 Conduct Lottery
12 Selected Applicant Eligibility Review with
DHCD
13 Second Lottery - Same sequence as #10,
11, and 12 above
Party Responsible
status
completion
Date
Town Planner
With
August '12
Town
CPDC
With
August 27th
Town
Town Planner
With
August '12
Town
Town
With
September
Town
11, 2012
Johnson Woods
With
September
Town
25, 2012
DHCD
State controls
timing
Johnson Woods
14 days after
issuance of LAU
Approval Letter
JTE Realty (JTE)
Upon State
Approval
JTE
Client/JTE to
Upon
establish
Client Notifying
Timetable-
JTE of Timeline
will be
for Delivery of
market
first available
driven
affordable unit
JTE
See # 9
See #9
JTE
See #9
3 Weeks after
close of
Marketing
Period -TBD
JTE
In accordance
with DHCD
program
requirements
JTE
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LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
LOCAL ACTION UNITS
Introduction
The Local Initiative Program (LIP) is a state housing initiative administered by the Department of Housing
and Community Development (DHCD) to encourage communities to produce affordable housing for low-
and moderate-income households.
The program provides technical and other non-financial assistance to cities or towns seeking to increase
the supply of housing for households at or below 80% of the area median income. LIP-approved units
are entered into the subsidized housing inventory (SHI) pursuant to Chapter 40B.
Local Action Units (LAUs) are created through local municipal action other than comprehensive permits;
for example, through special permits, inclusionary zoning, conveyance of public land, utilization of
Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds, etc.
The Department shall certify units submitted as Local Action Units if they meet the requirements of 760
CMR 56.00 and the Local Initiative Program Guidelines, which are part of the Comprehensive Permit
Guidelines and can be found on the DHCD website at www.mass.gov/dhcd
To apply, a community must submit a complete, signed copy of this application to:
Department of Housing and Community Development
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114
Attention: Janice Lesniak, LIP Program Coordinator
Telephone: (617) 573-1327
Email: Janice. Lesnia Ca)state.ma.us
Updated February 2012 / 3
Community Support Narrative, Project Description, and Documentation
Please provide a description of the project, including a summary of the project's history and the ways in
which the community fulfilled the local action requirement. The proiect is the final phase of a residential
condominium development containina aarden stvle and townhouses. The final phase is situated on 11.6
acres of land. more or less. and includes 127 units. most of which are aarden stvle units. The proiect is
developed under a planned unit development ("PUD") zonina by-law. The zoning by-law and special
permit reauire that 15% of the units must be affordable. meanina that the units shall be priced to be
available for purchase by households with annual incomes that do not exceed eiahtv (80%) of the
median annual household income for Boston Metropolitan Area as determined by the most recent
calculations of the U.S. Department of Housina and Urban Development and so the annual housina unit
cost to the household does not exceed 30% of that annual aross income of the household. Other
program restrictions apply. The PUD special permit contains the reauirement for there to be ) 19 units of
affordable housina in this final phase.
Signatures of Support for the Local Action Units Application
Chief Executive Officer: Signature:
defined as the mayor in a city and the board
of selectmen in a town, unless some other Print Name: Stephen Goldv. Chairman Board of Selectmen
municipal office is designated to be the
chief executive officer under the provisions Date:
of a local charter
Chair, Local Housing Partnership: Signature
(as applicable)
Print Name:
Date:
Updated February 2012 q
Municipal Contact Information
Chief Executive Officer: Name Stephen Goldv. Chairman. Board of Selectmen
Address Town Hall. 16 Lowell Street
Readina. MA 01867
Phone (781) 942-9043 Email selectmen (aD.ci.read ina.ma.us
Town Administrator/Manager: Name Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Address Town Hall. 16 Lowell Street
Readina. MA 01867
Phone (781) 942-9043 Email townmanaaer(a ci.readina.ma.us
City/Town Planner: Name: Jean Delios
Address Town Hall. 16 Lowell Street
Readina. MA 01867
Phone 781-942-6612 Email idelios nci.readinq.ma.us
Town Counsel: Name Brackett & Lucas
Address 19 Cedar St..
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone (508) 799-9739 Email asbrackett(a.brackettlucas.com
Chair, Local Housing Partnership (if any): Name
Address
Phone Email
Community Contact Person:
Name Jean Delios
Address Town Hall.16 Lowell Street
Readina. MA 01867
Phone 781-942-6612 Email idelios(@ci.readina.ma.us
The Project
Developer: Johnson Woods Realtv Cor).
Project Site: Johnson Woods (Phase II)
Updated February 2012
Telephone: 781-639-1113
Email: tedmoore2aloverpropertv.com
Address: 156 Johnson Woods Drive. Readina.,
MA.
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Is your municipality utilizing any HOME or CDBG funding for this project? Yes ❑ No
Local tax rate per thousand $ 14.15 for Fiscal Year 2012
Site Characteristics: proposed or existing buildings by design, ownership type, and size.
Proiect Stvle
Total Number
Number of Units Proposed
of Units
for Local Action Units
Certification
Detached Single-family house
1
0
Rowhouse/townhouse
15
0
Duplex
Multifamily house (3+ family)
111
19
Multifamily rental building
0
0
Other (specify)
0
0
Unit Composition
Proposed
# of
# of Gross
Livable Sale
Proposed
Type of Unit: # of Units BRs
Baths Square
Square Prices/
Condo Fee
Feet
Feet Rent
Condo Ownership
Fee Simple Ownership CO
Rental
Affordable:
1000
1000
6 1
1
153000
135
13 2
1-1/2 1150
1150 172000
155
Market: 24
1000-1400
1
1
1000-1400 325000
225
68 2
2 1200-1950
1200-1950 395000
250
16 3
21/2 2450
2450 595000
300
Updated February 2012 S&~
Please attach the following documents to your application:
1. Documentation of municipal action (e.g., copy of special permit, CPA funds, land donation, etc.)
2. Long-Term Use Restrictions (request documents before submission):
For ownership projects, this is the Regulatory Agreement for Ownership Developments,
redlined to reflect any proposed changes, and/or the model deed rider.
For rental projects, this is the Regulatory Agreement for Rental Developments, redlined to
reflect any proposed changes.
For HOME-funded projects, this is the HOME covenant/deed restriction. When attaching a
HOME deed restriction to a unit, the universal deed rider cannot be used.
3. Documents of Project Sponsor's (developer's) legal existence and authority to sign the Regulatory
Agreement:
• appropriate certificates of Organization/Registration and Good Standing from the Secretary of
State's Office
• mortgagee consents to the Regulatory Agreement
• Trustee certificates or authorization for signer/s to execute all documents
4. For Condominium Projects Only: The Condominium aster deed with schedule of undivided interest in
the common areas in percentages set forth in the condominium master deed
5. For Rental Projects Only: A copy of the Local Housing Authority's current Utility Allowances
6. MEPA (Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act) environmental notification form (ENF)--for new
construction only (request form before submission)
7. Affirmative Fair Marketing and Lottery Plan, including:
• ads and flyers with HUD Equal Housing Opportunity logo
• informational materials for lottery applicants
• eligibility requirements
• lottery application and financial forms
• lottery and resident selection procedures
• request for local preference and demonstration of need for the preference
• measures to ensure affirmative fair marketing, including outreach methods and venue list
• name of Lottery Agent with contact information
See Section I I I of the Comprehensive Permit Guidelines at www.mass.aov/dhcd and search for
LIP 40B Guidelines for more information.
PLEASE contact our office if you have any questions: 617-573-1327.
Updated February 2012
°FRFgo-ti Town of Reading
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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
Legal Notice
(Seal)
Town of Reading
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading:
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts on:
♦ Establishment of Town Manager Screening Committee 8:30 p.m.
♦ Discontinuance of a portion of Jacob Way and alteration 9:00 p.m.
of Jacob Way and South Street
A copy of the proposed documents regarding these topics is available in the Town
Manager's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M-W-Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tues
from 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. and is attached, to the hearing notice on the website at
www.readinQma. Qov
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in
writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on October 23, 2012 to townmana2eraci.readin2.ma.us
By order of
Peter L Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
To the Chronicle: Please publish on October 16, 2012
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LEGAL NOTICE
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TOWN OF READING .
NOTICE OF PUBUC1 P
HEARING : • f:' •s
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To the Jnhabitants;,of,t~e
,Town of Reading: : r
Please take notice 'thotf fie
Board of Selectmen of 00i_loivn
of Reading will hold a Ob4ic
hearing'on Tuesday, bct'6tier
23, 2012 in the Selectmeo's
Meeting Room, 16:,L,gwell
Street, Reading, Massachusetts
on: v • .
-Establishment of, bikn
Manager Screening'CoMifiittee
8:30 p.m. rv;+
-Discontinuance of aprtipn
of Jacob Way and, alteratoi%of
Jacob Way and South 3t f
9:00 p.m.
A copy of the propos6d4oa-
uments regarding thes4 tonics
is available in theywn
Manager's office, 16 toweN
Street, Reading, MA, . 1i1/-
Thurst from 7:30 a.m..:-5:30-
p.m., Tues from 7:3a'a1he-
7:00 p.m. and is attached to the '
hearing notice. on the website-at
www.readingma.gov •
All interested partite :&e
invited to attend the heeing,-ior
may submit their com is in ,
writing or by email prior~dbiv0
p.m. on October 23, 90111o
fownmanager@ci.reading.ma-u
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By order*of
Peter 1. Hechenbleikmr
Town Manager
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Policv establishing an ad hoc Town Manager Screening Committee
There is hereby created an ad hoc Town Manager Screening Committee. The Screening Committee shall
consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms expiring June 1. 2013 or such
earlier date that the committee may have completed its work. The Board of Selectmen shall select the
chairman of the Committee.
In selecting the membership, the Board of Selectmen shall attempt to fill the membership as follows:
♦ Two members of the Board of Selectmen
♦ : Superintendent of Schools
♦ One member of the Finance Committee
♦ One Department Head
♦ Two members of the public at large
The mission of the Screening Committee is to work with the UMASS Boston Collins Center to screen
applicants for the position of Town Manager by determining which applicants should be invited for a
confidential preliminary interview with the Screening Committee, conducting preliminary interviews and
determining which candidates should be recommended to the Board of Selectmen.. Following is a specific
framework intended to guide the Screening committee.
1. The Screening Committee shall become familiar with the provisions of the Town's charter pertaining to
the powers and duties of the Town Manager and his/her appointment.
2. The Screening Committee shall work collaboratively with the staff of the Collins Center for Public
Management at UMASS Boston along the lines described in the Collins Center Scope of Work dated
October 3, 2012, which is incorporated by reference.
3. The Screening Committee, with the assistance of the Collins Center, shall recommend approximately
three to five candidates to the Board of Selectmen as finalists for the position of Town Manager. The
recommendations shall be unranked and the finalists should be fully vetted before the Screening Committee
makes its recommendation.
4. In carrying out its work the Screening Committee will utilize the Profile approved by the Board of
Selectmen to guide its work as well as the professional advice of the Collins Center staff.
5. To the extent permitted by law, the Screening Committee shall maintain the names and any information
about candidates in strict confidence, revealing information only about the finalists recommended for
interview by the Board of Selectmen when it votes its recommendations.
6. It is the intention of the Board of Selectmen for the Screening Committee to function as a governmental
body as that term is defined in the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Members of the Committee who are
not otherwise Town employees or Officials shall be sworn in at Town Clerk's Office.
7. The Board of Selectmen encourages the Screening Committee to consult with Town Counsel to obtain a
thorough understanding of the applicability of the Open Meeting Law to its work, particularly with respect to
record keeping and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of candidates' identities.
8. Plan its work so that the Screening Committee can make its recommendation during the first part of
March 2013.
In conducting its work, the Screening Committee will be bound by all of the rules and regulations of the
Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including but not limited to the Open Meeting
Law. The Human Resources Administrator will provide staff support to the Screening Committee but not
serve as a member.
Adopted 10-23-12 513
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Finance Department
Fax: (781) 942-9037 Human Resources Division
Website: www.readinuma.uov (781) 942-9033
DATE: October 18, 2012
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Carol Roberts, Human Resources Administrator
RE: Proposed Schedule for Hiring a Town Manager
Dick Kobayashi, Senior Associate at the Collins Center, sent me a proposed schedule for
hiring a Town Manager by April 1, 2013.
• Profile complete and voted by the Board of Selectmen (BOS) by November 22, 2012.
• Advertising from December 1 to Friday January 4, 2013. Deadline Jan 4, 2013.
• Send packages of recommended candidates to Screening Committee (SC) members
for delivery the 24th or 25th of January 2013.
• Meet with the SC to discuss recommended candidates on 29th or 30th of January
2013. The outcome will be invitations for preliminary interviews.
• Preliminary Interviews in the Feb 4-8 period.
• Feb 8-22, 2013 - Collins Center checks references and backgrounds.
• Week of Feb 25th - Screening Committee votes its recommendations publicly.
• After Feb 25, 2013 the process is in the hands of the BOS. This schedule should
afford the BOS all of March to conduct interviews and gain familiarity with the
candidates so that a decision can be made by April 1.
Dick also shared the following information about the Screening Committee.
Typically the Screening Committee meets for four purposes:
• Organizational Meeting and familiarization with the process (Open session)
• Meet to review paper candidates and decide who to interview (Executive Session)
• Preliminary interview and tentative short list. This typically requires 2 meetings -
sometimes back to back. (Executive Session)
• Vote the recommendations to the BOS (Open session). This is typically done a few
minutes before a regular BOS meeting which allows the SC to report the
recommendations to the BOS almost immediately.
DRAFT 2012 Subsequent Town Meeting TUESDAY November 13, 2012
WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 10/18/2012
Art.
# Article Description
3
Sponsor
Amending the Capital Improvement Board of Selectmen
Program FY 2013-FY 2022
Additional Funding - Sick/Vacation Board of Selectmen
Leave Stabilization Fund
Mover/ Moderator
Comment Notes
11 Street acceptance and discontinuance Board of Selectmen ♦
- Jacob Way/South Street
12 General Bylaw regulating hours of Board of Selectmen •
collection of rubbish and recycling in
commercial zoning districts
13 Amending the Demolition Delay Board of Selectmen •
bylaw
10/18/2012 1 5e, I
5 Approve Payment of Prior Year's Board of Selectmen •
Bills
6 Additional funding - Smart Growth Board of Selectmen •
Stabilization Fund
8 Authorizing the taking of a drainage Board of Selectmen •
easement - Curtis and Walnut Streets
10 Authorizing debt subject to a Board of Library •
proposition 2 '/z debt exclusion for the Trustees
Reading Public Librarv
DRAFT 2012 Subsequent Town Meeting TUESDAY November 13, 2012
WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 10/18/2012
14 Amend General Bylaw re noncriminal Conservation
disposition - rules and regulation and Commission
Conservation fines.
17
Amendment to RGB section 8.9.4 Petition
Disnlav of the American Flaa
10/18/2012
2
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15 Zoning Bylaw prohibiting "Medical CPDC
Mariiuana Treatment Center"
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on , 2012 notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of
Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested
copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 3 Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 6 Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue
Precinct 7 Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive
Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to 2012, the date set for
Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I also caused a posting of this Warrant to be published on the Town of Reading website on
2012.
, Constable
A true copy Attest:
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
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TOWN WARRANT
SON OF '140,
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s3g~INCORP~PP
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the
inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Reading
Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at
seven-thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and
determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home
Rule Charter.
ARTICLE 1 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant, Treasurer-
Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, School
Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee,
Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning & Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Town'
Manager and any other Board or Special Committee.
Board of Selectmen
Background: This article appears on the Warrant for all Town Meetings. At this Subsequent Town
Meeting, the following report(s) are anticipated:
• State of the Schools (School Committee and Superintendent of Schools)
• RMLD Annual Report (RMLB and General Manager)
Finance Committee Report No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees and determine
what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will
raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of funding
Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: This Article appears on the Warrant of all Town Meetings. There are no known
Instructional Motions at this time. The Town Moderator requires that all proposed Instructional Motions be
submitted to the Town Clerk in advance so that Town Meeting Members may be "warned" as to the subject of
an Instructional Motion in advance of the motion being made. Instructional Motions are normally held until the
end of all other business at Town Meeting.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
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ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2013 - FY 2022, Capital Improvements
Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: At the beginning of this article there will be a report by Town, Library, and School
officials on 3 pending/potential capital projects:
• The Library renovation and addition, which has been awarded a $5.1 million state construction grant;
• The Killam School project for improvements to handicapped accessibility, fire sprinklering, energy
improvements (primarily windows), replacement of the gym floor, and a small addition to the
administrative areas;
• A potential project or projects to address space needs related to changes in program requirements -
primarily full day kindergarten.
The following amendments are proposed to the FY 2013 - FY 2022 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) as
previously approved at Annual Town Meeting in April 2012. These amendments need to be included in the CIP
in order for Town Meeting to consider funding them under the various Articles at Town Meeting. The full
revised CIP is included in the blue pages in the back of this report.
General Fund
FY13 +$424,000:
♦ $350,000 DPW roads - Design work for Downtown Project Phase II
♦ $ 42,000 Town facilities - Fire station equipment & repairs;
♦ $ 32,000 Town facilities - Senior Center kitchen repairs;
♦ $ 0 Schools - change purpose of $400k from modular to feasibility of alternatives;
♦ $ 0 Town facilities - West Side Fire Station generator (funded by FINCOM Reserve Fund transfer)
FY14 -$109.800 (excluding last item):
♦ $15,000 School fac. - Joshua Eaton electrical systems;
♦ +$10,000 School fac. - Coolidge carpet increased from $10,000;
♦ -$35,000 School fac. - Parker carpet moved out to FY15;
♦ $10,000 School fac. - Parker mason repairs rear stairwell;
♦ $12,000 Town fac. - DPW windows/doors;
♦ $15,000 Town fac. - Town Hall reconfigure office space;
♦ $60,000 Technology - regional GIS flyover;
♦ +$6,000 Firefighter turnout gear increased to $136,000;
♦ - $5,000 Firefighter hose replacement reduced to $20,000;
♦ $30,000 DVR video technology (Dispatch);
♦ $25,000 Parking/Animal Control vehicle;
♦ - $35,000 Police Vehicle Video Integration moved out to FY16;
♦ $115,000 DPW Sander moved up from FY19, decrease amount from $123,000;
♦ +$15,000 DPW Ford Utility pickup #11 increased to $50,000;
♦ $55,000 DPW Ford Pickup Utility #C1 moved up from FY15;
♦ $140,000 DPW Snow Plow moved up from FY20 and reduced from $145,000;
♦ - $37,800 DPW Eager Beaver Trailer eliminated;
♦ - $500,000 DPW Birch Meadow Pavillion moved out to FY15;
♦ $5 million Downtown Project Phase II
FY15 to FY22:
♦ Various items were added, subtracted, changed or moved to different years.
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Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote
of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting. This Article allows capital requests to be considered for funding in
later Articles that will be discussed and voted on during this Town Meeting. A 10-year balanced capital plan is
a prudent fiscal tool that facilitates long range planning and project prioritization. The balanced plan provides
the maximum amount the Town can fund each year and stay within the FINCOM guideline amount.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 13 of
the April 23, 2012 Annual Town Meeting relating to the Fiscal Year 2013 Municipal Budget, and see what sum
the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate as the result of
any such amended votes for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Backaround:
General Fund - Waqes and Expenses
Finance Committee
Account Line
Description
Decrease Increase
C99-Capital
Senior Center kitchen $32,000
$424,000
(Town Facilities)
Fire Station equipment & repairs $42,000
Downtown Project Phase II design*
$350,000
G91-Town Admin.
Town Manager transition (severance
$53,000
wages
plus overlap)
191-Finance
Regional Appraiser position no longer a
$60,000
wages
wage paid to a Town employee
192-Finance
Regional Appraiser position now an
$97,600
expenses
expense paid to Wakefield $50,000
Communications technology ($18k new
for field use; $14.6k centralized) $32,600
Town Manager transition consulting &
expenses (HR) $15,000
J92-FINCOM
Replenish for replacing the West Side
$30,000
Reserve Fund
Fire Station generator in September `12
K91-Community
Increase Veteran's Services Officer from
$21,000
Services wages
19hrs to 37.5hrs/week
K92-Community
Centralize communications technology
$ 500
Services expenses
budgets -$500 (Elder/Human services)
L91-Library wages
Sick/vacation buyback**
$9,950
M92-Public Works
Centralize communications technology
$ 1,600
expenses
budgets -$1,600 (Highway & Pks/Forest)
N91-Public Safety
Police Sick/vacation buyback** $16,750
$111,750
wages
New Police Officer wages (includes
projected OT) $90,000
RCASA partial funding $5,000
N92-Public Safety
Centralize communications technology
$ 6,750
expenses
budgets - $12,500
New Police Officer expenses (uniform &
clothing allowance) $+5,750
Subtotals
$68,850 $747,300
Net Operating Expenses
$678,450
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From Tax Levy, State Aid and Other
Local Receipts $655,108
State aid: +$685,784
State charges 30,676
Net State Aid +$655,108
*From Permits Revolving Fund $250,000
($330,000 starting balance)
**From Sick/Vacation Stabilization $ 26,700
Fund ($30,500 starting balance)
From Free Cash $253,358
(reduced from $1 million to $746,642
used to balance FY13 budget)
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted 0-7-0 to support the $350,000 capital item for
Downtown Improvements Phase II at their October 17, 2012 meeting. FINCOM did not have sufficient reason
to believe that this project was a higher priority than four other significant capital projects, including the Library
and Killam renovations, the School space needs, and the need for water main repairs. FINCOM voted to
recommend the remaining subject matter of this Article by a vote of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year 2013 of bills
remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any
other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: An invoice was received in the October accounts payable warrant that pertains to FY12.
The invoice is for Reading Trophy & Shirt Co. in the amount of $1,090.85. The invoice is for 8th grade awards
ordered in June 2012. Per discussion with the School Department central office the party placing the order
neglected to issue a PO. This may be due to some confusion about who would be paying the bill. In some
cases these award invoices have been paid by the PTO.
This article will require a super-majority vote by Town Meeting.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote
of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds received from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts in payment for development within the Town's 40R Smart Growth Zoning Districts from Free
Cash into the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Backaround: The Town of Reading has received an additional $309,000 in payments from the State for the
40R Smart Growth projects at 30 Haven Street and at Reading Woods. In a program presented to Town
Meeting in the fall of 2011, the Town Manager outlined a 3 to 4 year program of dedicating those funds to one
time expenditures - primarily by accelerating the road and sidewalk improvement program.
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This article will move that $309,000 to the stabilization fund. It is anticipated that that at the 2013 Annual Town
Meeting a request will be made to appropriate all or part of these funds consistent with the 3 to 4 year plan.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote
of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds into the Sick Leave Stabilization Fund, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Backqround: The Town set up a Stabilization Fund a number of years ago to be utilized to pay sick leave buy
back and/or accrued vacation leave to employees who are leaving the employ of the Town - usually through
retirement. Sick Leave buy-back is being phased out for municipal employees, but there are still a number of
employees who are eligible. The fund currently has a balance of $3,800 (if the transfer in Article 4 is approved),
and the Town Manager is recommending putting an additional $50,000 into the fund as there are known FY13
future expenses of $41,552 that will be paid out prior to Annual Town Meeting in April 2013.
Prior to having a stabilization fund for this purpose individual department budgets had to anticipate retirements
and increase or decrease from year to year to pay such expenses. This resulted in periodic artificial increases
in Department budgets, making it difficult to budget from year to year.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote
of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept the
conveyance of drainage easements located at 152 and 156 Walnut Street which easements are shown on a
plan entitled: " Drainage Easement located at 152 and 156 Walnut Street, Reading Ma" upon such terms and
conditions and for such consideration as the Board of Selectmen deems to be in the best interest of the Town,
or take any other action with respect thereto
Board of Selectmen
Background: Residents located in the vicinity of 152 to 162 Walnut Street and 13 & 17 Curtis Street are
experiencing periodic flooding of their properties during heavy rain storms. There is an existing Town owned
drainage system and easement located in the area. However the flooding the residents are experiencing,
which is the result of an isolated depression is not tributary to the current drainage system.
The acceptance of a 3,240.9 square foot drainage easement as depicted on the plan entitled "Drainage
Easement Located At 152 & 156 Walnut Street, Reading, Ma," prepared by the Reading Engineering Division
dated August 20, 2012 will enable the Town to construct and maintain the necessary drainage improvements
to alleviate the flooding.
The following owners have agreed to transfer the following easement rights to the Town for a nominal fee of
$1.00.
Location Owner Easement Area
152 Walnut Street Stephanie A. Viani and James B. Hromadka 625 SF 5zl'
156 Walnut Street Daniel F. Fleming and Margaret A. Fleming 2,615.8+/- SF
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Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote
of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 9 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing pursuant to G.L. Chapter 44, §7(1) or
transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of reconstructing surface drains,
sewers and sewerage systems, including the costs of engineering services, plans, documents, cost estimates,
bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum
to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Town Manager,
the Board of Selectmen, or any other agency of the Town to apply for a grant or grants to be used to defray all
or any part of said sewer construction and/or reconstruction and related matters; and to see if the Town will
vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any or all agreements as may be necessary to carry out the
purposes of this Article, and to see if the Town will authorize the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or
any other agency of the Town to apply for a non-interest bearing loan from the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority, and to authorize the Treasurer-Collector, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to
borrow pursuant to said loan, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Backqround: The MWRA's Infiltration and Inflow (1/1) Local Financial Assistance Program provides support to
MWRA member communities to perform sewer rehabilitation and reduce infiltration and inflow into the sewer
system.
MWRA Assistance
• The assistance is provided through a combination grant and no-interest loan
• Phase 8 Allocation is $421,000 - $ 189,450 (45%) Grant
$ 231,550 (55%) Non-interest loan
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Loan pay back to the MWRA - Equal installments over a Five-Year Period beginning one year after
distribution of the funds
Acceptance of the grant/loan offer will enable the Town to continue with its 1/1 removal program to remove
unwanted storm water flows from the sewer system which reduces excess sewer assessments from the
MWRA and decreases the excess demand on the sewer system.
Infiltration occurs when surface water enters sewers through leaks, cracks and faulty joints in pipes and
manholes. Inflow is caused from stormwater runoff that enters the sewer system through improper
connections such as cross connected drains, roof drains and sump pumps.
The Town's 1/1 removal program consists of:
• House-to-house inspections
o The house-to-house inspections identify inappropriate direct connections (inflow) to the Town's
sewer system with the purpose of assisting residents with identifying methods to remove the
connections. The Town also provides limited financial assistance to the homeowner.
• TV inspections, testing and sealing of manholes and sewer mains
o TV inspections and the testing and sealing of manholes and sewer mains allows the Town to
internally inspect sewer mains and manholes to with the purpose of identifying and eliminating
points of infiltration into the sewer system.
• Sewer system smoke testing
o Smoke testing of the sewer system is a method of identifying points of infiltration or inflow into
the sewer system where visual or TV inspection access is not possible
• Spot repair, lining and replacement of sewers
o Spot repairs, lining and replacement of sewers are performed when damage to the sewer
system is not repairable or cost effective through internal sealing.
• Flow metering and gauging
o The Town also performs flow metering and gauging to assist the Town in determining the areas
of the sewer system that are experiencing the highest levels infiltration and inflow. Flow
metering also assists in determining how affective the Town has been in mitigating 1/1 for the
past several years.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote
of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 10 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or
otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of renovating and expanding the Reading Public Library located at
64 Middlesex Avenue, including the costs of consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates,
bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum
to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees and the Town Manager; and to see
if the Town will authorize the Board of Library Trustees, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, or any other
agency of the Town, to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said
improvements; and to authorize the Board of Library Trustees and/or the Town Manager to enter into any and
all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, subject to approval
by the voters of the Town of a Proposition 2 '/2 debt exclusion for the Town portion of the cost of the project, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Library Trustees
Backqround: The intention is to present a report of the status of the Library project under Article 3,
and to then indefinitely postpone the subject matter of this Article. A Special Town Meeting will be called by
the Board of Selectmen for late January 2013 to approve the substance of this Article. If the Article is
approved by Town Meeting by a 2/3 vote, then the April 2 2013 Town Election ballot will include a question
asking whether the Town will approve a Proposition 2 '/z debt exclusion for the Town's share of the cost of the
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project - estimated to be $7.1 million.
The following is the report to be given under Article 3.
On October 4, 2012, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announced that they have awarded
Reading Public Library a General Construction Provisional Grant award of $5,105,114.
Planning Process
The Reading Public Library Board of Trustees commissioned a study in 2010 to determine present and future
facility needs in the light of steady growth in service and multiplying facility deficiencies. The Trustees are
committed to preserving the character of the current library while enhancing its accessibility, functionality and
adaptability.
Beacon Architectural Associates, working in conjunction with Adams & Smith Architects, determined that the
current building is structurally sound but highly inefficient for today's needs. Their proposal calls for
rearrangement of existing internal space and a 7,596-square-foot expansion on the hill at the easterly side
toward School Street. The two-story addition would align with the lower and main levels of the current building.
Major structural repairs and substantial renovation are required to comply with current building codes.
The 2010 Fall Town Meeting authorized the Library Trustees to apply for a state grant for construction. The
application was submitted in January 2011. The Library staff and Trustees conducted information sessions and
building tours in 2011-2012 while the Trustees waited for the Governor to release additional funding in Fiscal
Year 2013 so that the Reading project can begin.
During the next nine months the Reading Library Trustees and town officials will work with the community to
gain the local match funding necessary to move forward with the grant. "Local support is really key to the
success of a project because it ensures that each project meets the unique needs of its residents," said
Rosemary Waltos, MBLC Construction Specialist.
History
On March 3, 2012, the Library celebrated its 28th year in the 116-year-old Highland School building. Since its
relocation to the historic landmark in 1984, the community's use of the library has more than doubled.
For many of us, the Library as it is feels like home. But there are limitations to an old school building serving
as a busy, high-traffic library: inflexible spaces due to inadequate infrastructure; no room to grow or update
technology; no place to plug in a computer or laptop. The dark corners, dead-end stacks, and hidden areas
make supervision of public spaces difficult and public safety and accessibility issues need to be addressed.
Structural problems need to be fixed: the roof leaks; the basement sometimes floods and is often damp; the
gutters, masonry, and windows need major repairs; and the HVAC, lighting, and work spaces are inefficient
and outdated.
Need
The community's use of the library has doubled in measurable ways and skyrocketed in many others. As one
patron describes it, the library has become the living room of the community. It is a focal point that attracts
residents of all ages. The charts show the tremendous growth of library use in recent decades.
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Quotes of Support
"After a review of this documentation and presentation, the Commission has determined that the proposed
project will comply with the spirit of the renovation and construction guidelines enumerated by the Secretary of
the Interior for buildings listed on the National Register."
Reading Historical Commission, January 2011
"As the Director of Community Services/Town Planner I applaud the efforts by all involved in this endeavor to
update, expand, and rehabilitate and breathe new life into the Reading Public Library. Careful planning has
resulted in a vision for the future of the Reading Public Library that is truly exciting.... The Reading Public
Library represents a unique opportunity to both preserve an historic building while also develop a new wing
that will complement, not compete, with the buildings original grandeur....
The library's plan is consistent with the Reading Master Plan because it will preserve a vital educational,
cultural, architectural, and historic resource. Likewise, it is located within walking distance of downtown and
reinforces the attractiveness of our "village style" town center. The availability of more space for community
meeting rooms, children's activities, reading rooms and quiet study, and new computer areas will completely
transform the Reading Public Library. The green roof and energy efficiency elements of the plan are especially
noteworthy and consistent with our plans for sustainable development."
Jean Johnson Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner, January 2011
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"The Reading Public Library building, originally built as a school, was converted to a library facility in 1983 as
the Town of Reading's needs grew. Over the course of its 116- year-life many small renovations have
occurred with the most recent occurring in 1983. The spaces have been repurposed to allow the Library to
operate more efficiently. However due to the age of the building, its overall condition and its ability to function
as a 21St century Library, a full renovation is necessary."
Joseph P. Huggins, Director of Facilities October 2012
Goals of Library Building Program
• Make exterior and interior repairs
• Replace windows for greater
efficiency
• Improve HVAC and lighting
• Accommodate new technology
• Increase staff work space
• Improve circulation efficiency
• Expand Children's area
• Improve accessibility issues
• Relocate meeting rooms
• Create more study space and
quiet areas
FIRST FLOOR
First Floor Plan
• Computer classroom
• New young adult area
• Relocation of general stacks
• Additional study areas
• More space for public computers
• Quiet reading room and nooks
• Parking lot entrance
relocated symmetrically
• Modernized circulation area
including optional self-checkout
• Processing area for
increasing homebound requests
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SECOND FLOOR
Second Floor Plan
• Doubling of space for children
• Additional computer stations for
children
• New early learning center
GROUND FLOOR
• 3 additional study rooms
• Additional conference rooms
• Larger meeting room with
accessibility after library hours
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• Designated area for children's
programs
• Space for outdoor programs
surrounded by a green roof
• Fully accessible book stacks
with better lighting
• Enhanced staff presence
on lower level
• Relocation of Local History
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Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to accept the following roads as public ways pursuant to
M.G.L. c.82, and to discontinue portions of the following roads, both in accordance with the layouts adopted by
the Board of Selectmen and on file with the Office of the Town Clerk:
Jacob Way
South Street
and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept deeds of easement and for the fee in said roads; and to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase, or take such ways in fee or rights of easement by eminent
domain under the provisions of M.G.L. c.79;, or to acquire said lands in fee or rights of easement therein by
purchase, gift or otherwise, and to assess betterments therefore pursuant to M.G.L. c.80; and to see what sum
the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and
appropriate for the acquisition of said lands or easements therein or for payment of any eminent domain
damages and for the construction of said ways, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Backqround: During the review and acceptance of the Reading Woods Condominium complex the
Town required the reconfiguration of Jacob Way and South Street. This Article authorizes the necessary
acceptance of land transfers, discontinuance of roadways and acceptance of the alteration in the roadway
layouts of Jacob Way and South Street as approved by the Community Planning and Development
Commission and the Board of Selectmen following extensive public hearings.
Re-location of Jacob Way five (5) feet southerly
The existing Jacob Way is to be relocated approximately 5 feet in a southerly direction for the majority of its
length. To provide for this relocation and to keep the current minimum width of Jacob Way forty (40) feet for the
majority of its length, the Town will discontinue the portion of Jacob Wav shown as Parcel 7 containing 4,100
SF as depicted on the plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way/South Street Alteration
Plan Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road,
Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as
Plan No. 327 of 2012. The discontinued Parcel 7 will be transferred to Pulte Homes of New England LLC. for
the consideration of no more than One Hundred ($100.00)00/100 Dollars
Pulte Homes of New Enaland LLC will arant to the Town of Readina Parcel 2 containing 3,121 s.f. for
roadway purposes as shown on the plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way/South Street
Alteration Plan Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115
Flanders Road, Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011 and recorded with the Middlesex South
Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 327 of 2012. Said parcel is necessary for the re-alignment of the Jacob Way in
the southerly direction.
The combination of Parcel 6 (the remainder of the current Jacob Way layout not discontinued), Parcel 2 and
Parcel 3 (identified below) will form the relocated layout of Jacob Way.
Alteration of the Jacob Way \ South Street intersection
To provide sufficient roadway layout for the recommended alteration of the Jacob Way/South Street
intersection Pulte Homes of New Enaland LLC will arant to the Town of Readina Parcel 3 containina 1,197
SF. and Parcel 4 containina 3,498 SF for roadway purposes as shown on the plan entitled "Modified
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Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way/South Street Alteration Plan Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared
For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011
and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 327 of 2012.
Parcel 3 will become part of Jacob Way layout alterations and Parcel 4 will become part of South Street layout
alteration.
Pulte Homes of New England LLC will grant parcels 2, 3 and 4 a total of 9,083 s.f. to the Town of Reading
for the consideration of no more than One Hundred ($100.00)00/100 Dollars.
Jacob Way Alteration
Upon completion of the land transfers the layout of Jacob Way is hereby altered to the following meets and
bounds:
Beginning at a granite monument to be set which is located on south line of the relocated South Street, a
public, variable width right of way which is also the north east terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated;
thence S 24°50'44" W a distance of 85.36';
thence 102.52' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 250.00';
thence S 48°20'26" W a distance of 134.38' to a granite monument to be set;
thence 162.82' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 285.00' to a granite monument to be set;
thence S 81 °04'28" W a distance of 445.86' to a granite monument to be set;
thence 31.76' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 100.00' to a granite monument to be set which
is located at the north west terminus of Jacob Way;
thence S 03°19'02" E a distance of 45.22' to a granite monument to be set which is located at the south west
terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated;
thence N 81 °04'28" E a distance of 610.87' to a granite monument to be set which is located on the north line
of State Highway Route 128 also known as Interstate Highway Route 1-95;
thence along the north line of said highway 209.82' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 375.00';
thence N 33°26'28" E a distance of 193.93' to a granite monument to be set on the south line of South Street at
the south east terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated;
thence along the south line of South Street N 56°33'32" W a distance of 58.96' to a granite monument to be
set;
which is the point of beginning,
having an area of approximately 43,163 square feet, 0.99 acres.
as shown on the plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way/South Street Alteration Plan
Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road,
Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as
Plan No. 327 of 2012 and further depicted on a plan entitled "Plan of Roadway Alterations to Jacob Way and
South Street" prepared by the Reading Engineering Division dated October 4, 2012.
South Street Alteration
Upon completion of the land transfers the layout of South Street is hereby altered to include the following
meets and bounds:
Beginning at a point located on south line of South Street, a public, variable width right of way and the east line
of land now or formerly of Murphy;
thence along land now or formerly of Murphy S 08°47'52" E a distance of 5.17' to a granite monument to be
set;
thence N 80°44'14" E a distance of 68.49' to a granite monument to be set;
thence 47.22' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 75.00' to a granite monument to be set;
thence 46.10' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 30.00' to a granite monument to be set;
thence S 56°33'32" E a distance of 58.96' to a granite monument to be set which is located on the south line of
Jacob Way, a public, variable width right of way;
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thence along the south line of Jacob Way the following two courses:
N 33°26'28" E a distance of 120.95' to a granite monument to be set;
34.68' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 40.00' to a point which is located at the intersection of
the south line of Jacob Way and the south line of South Street;
thence along South Street the following three courses:
S 83°07'18" W a distance of 128.34';
S 06°52'42" E a distance of 7.66';
S 81 °12'08" W a distance of 147.66' to the point of beginning;
having an area of approximately 9,409 square feet, 0.22 acres.
as shown on the plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way/South Street Alteration Plan
Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road,
Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as
Plan No. 327 of 2012 and further depicted on a plan entitled "Plan of Roadway Alterations to Jacob Way and
South Street" prepared by the Reading Engineering Division dated October 4, 2012.
The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings for the discontinuance, alteration and relocation of Jacob
Way and South Street on October 23, 2012.
Engineering plans, with metes and bounds description of the streets, are available for public examination in the
office of the Town Clerk and the Engineering Division
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Finance Committee Report: The Finance Comm
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of 7-0-0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Reading General Bylaw by adding the
following section 8.11:
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Section 8.11 Trash Collection
No person shall collect, or cause others to collect trash, rubbish, garbage, recycling, offal or other offensive
substances (whether from dumpsters, barrels, or otherwise, and whether on the public way, a private way or
any lot) after 9:00 PM and before 6:30 AM in any residential district of the Town or within 100 yards of such a
district as shown on the then current Zoning Map.
or take any other action with respect thereto
Board of Selectmen
Backqround: Massachusetts General Law prohibits a community from enforcing regulations restricting
rubbish collection in commercial areas at night. However, a community may regulate hours of rubbish
collection in commercial areas by a local bylaw.
In residential areas the community may, as Reading does, establish hours of rubbish collection through Board
of health regulation.
This Bylaw would prohibit rubbish collection in any area within 100 yards of a residential area between 9:00
p.m. and 6:30 a.m., consistent with the Board of Health regulations for residential areas.
This has become an issue because most of Reading's commercial areas are within 100 yards of residential
areas, and when rubbish is collected at hours of the night - such as 4 am it is a nuisance to nearby residents.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report: Recommends by a vote of 4-0-0.
ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to rescind the entirety of Section 7.2 of the Reading General
Bylaw and replace it with the following,
7.2 Historic Demolition Delav
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 purpose of this bylaw, even if it ultimately cannot prevent demolition, is to find a reasonable option
to prevent complete demolition, and 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.
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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 which work would require 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 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
In considering additional structures to be included on the List, pursuant to section 7.23, 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. 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 will include:
• The structure is determined to be importantly associated with one or more historic
persons or events, or
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• 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,
• a copy of the inventory form for the structure,
• a statement as to the criteria considered in including additional structures on the List,
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 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 owners within 300 feet of
each property containing a structure to be considered for inclusion on the List.
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 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 at different meetings.
7.2.3.2 Owner's Appeal of addition of a structure to the List
An owner, at the public hearing at which additions to the List are to be considered, may object to
inclusion of their structure onto the List. 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
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 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 outside of the structure,
and financial or other hardship that might be created to the owner by inclusion of the structure
onto the List. A structure whose owner objects may only be included on the List if all 5 members
of the Commission vote to do so.
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7.2.4 Referral of Demolition Applications of structures on the List by the Buildinq Inspector to the
Commission
Upon the receipt of a completed Demolition Application for a structure on the List, 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, 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 14 days prior to the hearing.
• 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 showinq 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 Delav is imposed
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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.
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
• 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 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 referenced in
section 7.2.5.
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 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 shall 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 shall review the record of the
proceedings before the Commission and input provided by the owner and by Commission
representatives.
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Notice of the hearing shall be given to the 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 Emerqencv 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 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.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Backqround: At least two Town Meeting warrants over the past several years have included petitioned
warrant articles amending the Demolition Delay bylaw. Most recently the 2012 Annual Town Meeting warrant
included such a petitioned article, and the Board of Selectmen asked the petitioner to agree to an indefinite
postponement of the article so that the Board of Selectmen, through the Town Manager, could conduct a more
thorough review of the entire bylaw, since in the Board of Selectmen discussion on the matter it became clear
that there were differences of opinion even among members of the Reading Historical Commission on how the
bylaw actually worked.
This Article would rescind the existing bylaw, and replace it with the language as presented. There are
two new sections - 7.2.3.2 which provides for an appeal by a property owner from having his/her property
included on the List of Historic Structures, and Section 7.2.6.4 which provide for an appeal from the imposition
of the demolition delay by an owner of property which is on the List of Historic Structures.
Additionally, the proposed bylaw eliminates a confusing and redundant part of the process from the
current bylaw, clarifies the process by which properties get added to the List of Historic Structures, and
otherwise clarifies and simplifies the bylaw.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report: Recommends with modifications by a vote of 4-0-0
Historical Commission Report: In 1995, Town Meeting adopted the Demolition Delay Bylaw to encourage
saving the Town's historical structures. This bylaw enables the Historical Commission to work with property
owners to seek alternatives to demolition. Earlier this year in response to the Selectmen's request to simplify
and to clarify the process and procedures used and to allow for greater owner participation, the Commission
wrote a series of revisions to make the process more transparent and understandable. That resultant
document was used by the Town Manager to rewrite the bylaw after a Working Group laid out the current
process. The Working Group was established by the Board of Selectmen and headed by the Town Manager,
which was comprised of two Selectmen, two Reading Historical Commission members, two concerned
citizens, and one Bylaw Committee representative. Many of the elements of the Reading Historical
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Commission's last revision were incorporated in the final Article. While the Commission generally supports the
main body of the text and believes it mostly meets the Selectmen's objectives, there are several key points that
if adopted would greatly compromise the Commission's ability to maintain the historical aspects of Reading.
Therefore, the Reading Historical Commission is proposing a few key amendments to this article.
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 1, Section 1.8 Non-Criminal Civil
Disposition of Certain Violations of the Bylaw, by.
• changing the title to read: Non-Criminal Civil Disposition of Certain Violations of the Bylaws and any
Rule or Regulation of a town officer, board or department";
• amending the first sentence to add after the word "bylaw" the following: and any rule or regulation of
any town officer, board or department; and
• deleting the monetary penalties set out in Section 7.1 and adding the following subsections so that
Section 7.1 Wetlands Protection should read as follows:
Bylaw Bylaw Title Enforcing Person
Section
Penalty Penalty Penalty
First Second Additional
Offense Offense Offenses
7.1 Wetlands Conservation
Protection Commission
Conservation
Administrator
Regulation a. Failure to file a Notice of Intent or Request $300.00
Section 2.H. for Determination of Applicability and to
receive a valid Order of Conditions or
Determination of applicability prior to activity.
b. Failure to promptly comply with an $300.00
Enforcement Order
c. Failure to record Order of Conditions at the $ 25.00
Registry of Deeds prior to activity.
d. Failure to notify the Commission prior to $ 25.00
activity where a Condition of an Order of
Conditions or a Request for Determination or
a Minor Project permit requires such notice.
e. Failure to install and/or property maintain Warning $ 25.00
erosion controls (per project).
f. Failure to comply with any Condition of an $ 25.00
Order of Conditions or Determination of
applicability or Minor Project permit
g. Failure to apply for a Certificate of Warning $ 50.00
Compliance in a timely manner.
h. Conducting an activity subject to the Bylaw $ 50.00
and Regulations after the expiration of a valid
Order of Conditions or Determination of
Applicability.
$100.00
or take any other action with respect thereto.
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Conservation Commission
Backaround: Article 14 makes two changes to the Town Bylaw, both related to fines imposed for
violations of the Reading Wetland Regulations and enabling Bylaw. The first is a change in the wording of the
title and introduction to make it clear that the fines listed apply not only to violations of bylaws but also
regulations. This was suggested by Town Council for completeness and applies to fines of any Town
regulation, not just Conservation Commission violations.
The second change is an update of the wetland related fines to be consistent with the more detailed
description of fines currently in the Reading Wetland Regulations. The current bylaw lists a single fine which is
more or less an average of fines for numerous infractions. Article 14 lists each individual fine for each type of
violation and is consistent with the Wetland Regulations and the historic practice of the Conservation
Commission. The Article is not intended to increase or decrease fines, the changes are simply to provide a
more detailed description and achieve consistency with the regulations.
Finance Committee Resort: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report: Recommends by a vote of 4-0-0.
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 2.0 "Definitions", Section 4.2.2 "Table of
Uses" of the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws as follows: (note - cross-through represents language to be
eliminated and bold represents new language)
Section 2.0 Definitions:
2.2.21.2 Medical Mariiuana Treatment Center: a not-for-profit entity, as defined by Massachusetts law
only, registered under this law, that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development
of related products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells,
distributes, dispenses, or administers marijuana products containing marijuana, related supplies, or
educational material to qualifying patients or their personal caregivers.
2.2.21.3 Mixed Use: The combining of retail/commercial and/or service uses with residential or office
use in the same building or on the same site. (Note: this change is as a result of renumbering)
Section 4.2.2. Table of Uses by adding "Medical Marijuana Treatment Center" as a use classified under
Business and Services and listed after "Adult Uses".
4.2.2 Table of Uses
PRINCIPAL USES
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center
Res
S-15
S-20
S-40
No
RES RES BUS BUS
A-40 A-80 A B
No I No No No
BUS IND
C
Or take any other action with respect thereto
No I No
Community Planning and
Development Commission
Background: This article would amend the current Zoning By-laws to include a definition of a "medical
marijuana treatment center" as defined in state Ballot Question 3 and prohibit this use in all zoning
classifications.
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On November 6 the voters of Massachusetts will vote whether to allow "medical marijuana treatment
centers" in this state. These businesses would be allowed to acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver,
and transport marijuana, including in food form. If it passes, it will allow five (5) of these businesses in each
county to dispense up to a 60 day supply of marijuana to a patient with a registration card as supplied by a
physician.
This article would not allow this type of business to locate in Reading. Data from the experiences of
California, Colorado, and other states have shown an increase in criminal activity because of valuable
marijuana crops and large amount of cash, increase in traffic accidents and driving under the influence arrests
in which marijuana is implicated, and the loss of other commercial businesses that don't want to be located in
the vicinity of marijuana dispensaries.
If Question 3 does not pass, this article will be indefinitely postponed.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report:.
CPDC Report: On September 24, 2012 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed
changes to amend Section 4.2.2 "Table of Uses" to include "Medical Marijuana Treatment Center" and Section
2.0 "Definitions" to add the definition of "Medical Marijuana Treatment Center'. All documents were made
available on the town website and at Town Hall. The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for
comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by
the Town.
On September 24, 2012 Article 15 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 8:30 p.m. The
public hearing was closed that same evening. All comments received at the hearing were included as part of
the record of the hearing. CPDC voted 5-0-0 to recommend Article 15 to Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 2.0 "Definitions", Section 6.1 "Off Street
Parking and Loading Areas" of the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws as follows: (note - cross-through
represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language)
2.0 Definitions:
2.2.26.1 Public Off-Street Parking Facility: Parking areas which are owned and maintained by the
Town that are open to the general public for the use of public parking. This does not include parking
facilities which are owned by the Town with the primary use of providing parking for municipal
employees or customers doing business with the Town during normal hours of operation.
2.2.26.2 Remote Parking Facility: Parking areas which are not located on the same lot for the use the
parking facility serves.
6.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING ALL DISTRICTS
6.1 Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas
6.1.1 Reauired Spaces: Off-street Parking and Loading Spaces are required to be provided in
accordance with the following provisions:
6.1.1.1 No land shall be used and no building shall be erected, enlarged or used unless off-
street parking areas, and off-street loading and unloading areas, conforming in amount and type to that
described herein, are provided except that retail stores, offices and consumer service establishments located
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within three hundred (300) feet of a public off-street parking facility shall be exempted from off-street parking
requirements.
6.1.1.2 Off-street parking areas, or loading and unloading areas shall be provided on the same
lot as the use they serve, except that the Board of Appeals may permit off-street parking areas to be provided
on another lot, but in no event shall such areas be more than three hundred (300) feet distance from the use
they serve; provided, however, that in a Business C District, off-street parking areas or loading and unloading
areas may be provided on or off the same lot more than three hundred (300) feet distance from the use they
serve without such permission from the Board of Appeals so long as they are located within the Business C
District and provided such parking and loading rights are evidenced by legally sufficient instruments approved
as to form by Town Counsel and filed with the Town Clerk." except the CPDC, by Special Permit, may allow
remote parking lots or shared parking.
6.1.1.3 (Note this section is deleted under 6.1.1.3 and renumbered as 6.1.1.7)
Off-street parking areas, or loading and unloading areas shall be provided in the amounts set
forth in the following table. Where the computation of required spaces results in a fractional number, a fraction
of one-half or more shall be counted as one. In the event of a conflict of interpretation as to the category of the
principal use, the Board of Appeals shall determine the proper interpretation.
Special Permit Criteria:
The CPDC may grant a Special Permit for remote parking or shared parking based on the
following criteria and other applicable provisions presented in this subsection:
(a) The capacity, location and current level of use of existing parking facilities, both public and private;
(b) The efficient and maximum use in terms of parking needs and services provided;
(c) The relief of traffic and parking congestion;
(d) The safety of pedestrians;
(e) The provision of reasonable access either by walking distance or shuttle vehicle arrangements;
(f) The maintenance of the character of the area.
6.1.1.4 Procedure:
Filing for a special permit shall follow all procedures required for Site Plan Review under 4.3.3 of this
Bylaw.
6.1.1.5 Remote Parking:
The CPDC may grant a Special Permit for an alternative location for nonresidential parking subject to
the following provisions:
(a) the property to be occupied as parking shall be in the same possession by deed, by easement or by
written agreement (e.g. long-term lease) as the facility served. All written agreements shall be subject
to CPDC approval as to form and length of time and a copy of the agreement shall be filed with and
made part of the application for a building or occupancy permit.
(b) Except where valet parking or other transportation between sites is provided, the distance between
the site of use and its parking area shall be recommended to be four hundred (400) feet with a
maximum of six hundred (600) feet.
(c) The remote parking area shall not create unreasonable traffic congestion or create a hazard to
pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
(d) The remote parking area shall be located on property zoned for the same or other non-residential
uses as the principal use being served by the parking.
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6.1.1.6 Shared Parking Lots:
The CPDC may grant a Special Permit for shared parking facilities for nonresidential parking subject to
the following provisions:
(a) Up to fifty percent (50%) of the parking spaces serving a building may be used jointly for other uses
not normally open, used or operated during similar hours. The applicant must show that the peak
parking demand and principal operating hours for each use are suitable for a common parking facility.
The approval may be rescinded and additional parking may be required by the owners in the event that
the CPDC, after notice and public hearing thereon, determines the joint use is resulting in a public
nuisance or other adverse effects on public health and safety.
(b) A written agreement acceptable to the CPDC defining the joint use of the common parking facility
shall be executed by all parties concerned and approved by the Planning Board as part of the special
permit process. Such agreement shall be recorded at the Middlesex Registry of Deeds.
(c) Any subsequent change in land uses for which the shared parking proposal was approved, and
which results in the need for additional parking spaces, shall require review and approval by the CPDC
under this subsection.
6.1.1.7 Off-street parking areas, or loading and unloading areas shall be provided in the
amounts set forth in the following table. Where the computation of required spaces results in a
fractional number, a fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one. In the event of a conflict of
interpretation as to the category of the principal use, the Board of Appeals shall determine the proper
interpretation.
Off-Street Parking and Loading/Unloading Requirements:
(Note: Parking table does not change, is not repeated here.)
6.1.1.8 Phased Parking Spaces:
The CPDC may grant a Special Permit for the phasing of parking space construction upon sufficient
documentation of circumstance such as building size or use with the following provisions:
(a) The total number of required spaces shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in Table
6.1.1.3 and clearly identified on the site plan.
(b) The spaces which are not intended for immediate construction shall be labeled "phased reserve
parking" on the site plan and shall be properly designed into the overall parking lot layout.
(c) No more than 50% of the total required spaces may be designated for future construction.
(d) If at any time the Building Inspector and/or CPDC determines that additional spaces may be
needed, the "phased spaces" shall be constructed upon formal approval from the CPDC.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and
Development Commission
Backaround: The changes being proposed under Article 16 will allow for remote parking lots, shared
parking and phased construction of parking spaces, each through a Special Permit from the Community
Planning and Development Commission (CPDC). The proposed changes are initiated by the CPDC to provide
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additional tools to support and encourage development of lots, where appropriate, that cannot meet the zoning
requirements for on-site parking. These recommendations are consistent with the recommendations of the
2009 parking study prepared by Nelson/Nygaard.
The existing Parking By-Law (Section 6.1 of the Reading Zoning By-Law) requires a certain number of
off-street parking spaces based on use and the spaces must be provided on-site. These spaces must be
located on the lot they serve, unless the Board of Appeals issues approval for parking spaces on another lot
located no more than 300-feet from the use being served.
Due to land limitations, cost and feasibility many businesses experience difficulty providing the required
number of on-site spaces. The proposed changes to the by-law will allow flexibility for providing the required
parking spaces affording businesses and property owners more alternatives for development and/or
redevelopment on sites which that may be severely constrained.
The by-law amendment will:
- Provide an alternative from seeking approval from the Board of Appeals for off-street spaces.
- Allow for Remote Parkina Lots. Applicants must secure deed, easement or written agreement to
use the land in which parking is proposed. The land must be zoned for the same or other non-
residential uses as the use being served by parking.
- Allow for Shared Parkina.. Up to 50% of the spaces may be used jointly by uses not normally in
operation (i.e. a restaurant utilizing parking spaces within bank parking lot). A written agreement
must be obtained by the Applicant.
- Allow for Phased Parking Spaces. The construction of parking spaces may be phased upon
sufficient evidence of circumstance. Total number of required spaces must be identified on the site
plan and no more than 50% may be designated for phased construction. Those spaces designated
for phased construction must be noted as such on the site plan.
The CPDC will consider a request for a Special Permit concurrently with Site Plan Review and evaluate
impacts to safety, traffic, and the maintenance and character of the area. Projects that fall below the thresholds
for Site Plan Review, will present the request for Special Permit at a Public Hearing with the CPDC prior to
issuance of a building permit.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report:
CPDC Report: On September 24, 2012 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed
zoning amendment to Section 6.1 of the Zoning By-Laws "Off Street Parking and Loading Areas" and Section
2.0 "Definitions" for consideration at the 2012 Subsequent Town Meeting commencing on November 13, 2012.
All documents were made available on the town website and at Town Hall. The public hearing was held to
provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning
amendments shall be adopted by the Town.
The September 24, 2012 Article 16 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 7:30 p.m. The public
hearing was closed that same evening. All comments received at the hearing were included as part of the
record of the hearing. CPDC voted 5-0-0 to recommend Article 16 to Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will amend the Town of Reading General Bylaws by adding the
following to section 8.9.4 Public Buildings, Public Property and Public Ways
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8.9.4.4 Display of the United States Flag
The flag of the United States shall be displayed in or on all Town of Reading, owned buildings or
property, The Burbank Ice Arena, The Municipal Light Department, Reading Housing and any other semi
government agency in accordance with US Law 94-344 as may be amended from time to time.
No Board, Committee, Commission, Authority, Department, employee or otherwise shall have the
Authority to deviate from said law except by order of the President of the United States or the Governor of the
Commonwealth if he or she is so allowed by Presidential Order.
Petition
Background: In the last 10 years and perhaps before, the flag of the United States of America has
been flown at half staff over the common, at the schools and the Burbank Ice Arena to honor former Town
employees including my wife, the Superintendent of Public Works, Police Chief, at the schools for the
Superintendent of Schools, children killed in a car crash on 128 and for a member of the Championship Rocket
Hockey Team.
However worthy the intentions may be, under the United States flag code adopted by a joint resolution of the
Senate and House of Representatives on June 22, 1942, only the President of the United States and by his
authority the Governor of the Commonwealth can order the flag lowered at half staff. Nobody in the Town of
Reading has the authority to do so.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bvlaw Committee Report:
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and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1) public place in
each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 13, 2012, or providing in a
manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested copy of said Warrant to each
Town Meeting Member.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at or
before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this 25th day of September, 2012.
Stephen A. Goldy, Chairman
Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
John J. Arena
James Bonazoli
SELECTMEN OF READING
, Constable
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 11:16 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Zambouras, George; Delios, Jean; Zager, Jeff
Subject: FINCOM actions tonight
FINCOM voted 0-7-0 - ie against supporting the engineering work for Downtown Phase II (with the proposed sources as
$250,000 Permits Revolving Fund and $100,000 Free Cash). They did so for several reasons I'll list below. But first, as
part of Article 3 they want to add the water main proposed project (which I reviewed tonight at length) and the Downtown
Phase If projects as part of the broad discussion on capital projects. This is in addition to one on the Library, Killam, and
School space needs. They also would like a chance to give a report after these five projects are done and before Article 3
is debated/voted.
Here are their objections to Downtown Phase II:
>It has never been in the capital plan before - a majority of members had never heard of it. One that did remembered it
only because of the rotary by the depot portion and thought it was something for several years from now. Where did it
come from and why the hurry (they understand the grant opportunity and timing issues)?
>By FINCOM policy, it should be done as a debt or capital exclusion because of the size of the project - why has that not
been discussed?
>What other capital will it replace in the CIP ($400k-$600k/year for ten years) if it is instead done inside the tax levy.
>Why is it more important that the other four large capital projects?
>What benefit does it bring to the town - is it tied into some economic development plans? Is it something promised to
Oaktree as part of their project?
>Why would we spend $350,000 in order to get a grant that might be only $750k to $2.0 million? Why would we spend $3
to $4 million of our own money on this?
Note that if it were a $50k request to get a $5 million grant then my sense is all those questions above would still be there
but they may well have approved this, and then argued later.
If I think of more areas I will send that along to you three, but someone should plan on a presentation if they want
FINCOM's approval at Town Meeting. If there is no presentation FINCOM will stand up under Article 4 and list all of their
unanswered questions and their unanimous opposition to the project at this point in time. I had quite a time getting them to
agree to support the $350k item as part of Article 3!
Thanks,
Bob
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Town Hall Mors:
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Reading Historical Commission's Recommendations
for
Article 13: Demolition Delay Bylaw
to the
Bylaw Committee
The RHC has three recommendations for Article 13 for the Bylaw Committee to
consider.
Recommendation 1: Section 7.2.3.2 Owner's Appeal of addition of a structure to the
List
7.2.3.2 Owner's Appeal of addition of a structure to the List of Historic Structures
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 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.
The RHC considers this to be an appropriate appeal and is not objecting to this addition
to the Demolition Delay Bylaw. In fact, the RHC had been working on adding this to our
rewrite of this Bylaw prior to the formation of the Working Committee which added it.
However, we are offering one modification to this section of Article 13: Replace "if all
5 members of the Commission vote to do so" with "by an affirmative vote
of at least 4 members of the Commission".
Rationales for this recommendation follow:
• Higher Standard
The vote required under 7.2.3.2, to include a property on the List when a property
owner objects, is "if all 5 members of the Commission vote to do so". The RHC
contends the vote should be "by an affirmative vote of at least 4 members of the
Commission," as there is no other known decision made by any other Town body,
board, or commission which requires a unanimous vote and will keep this section
consistent with the rest of the bylaw. Requiring this would require the RHC to be
held to a different and higher standard than other Town boards and commissions
when voting on important matters. While this vote by the RHC would affect property
owners, other decisions made by Town bodies also affect property owners, and they
are not required to have a unanimous vote.
Also, if the Commission only has 4 members at any given time, as it currently does,
no vote could even be taken.
• Additional Information Submitted by Property Owner for RHC's
consideration for appeal
This second consideration for the RHC's objection is that the appeal procedure
requires the RHC to consider additional information presented by the property owner
and to consider the criteria differently, so even an affirmative vote by 4 members
(the same vote as that required to add a structure to the List with no objection) would
be more difficult to achieve after considering the property owner's additional
information supporting that individual's objections.
Therefore, the RHC recommends that the 5 member vote be amended to a 4
member vote in Section 7.2.3.2.
Recommendation 2: Section 7.2.6.4 Appeal of the imposition of Demolition Delay
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 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 shall 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 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 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
The Commission does not endorse the appeal provision that allows for a property owner
to seek relief from a 6-month delay after due process before the Commission.
Aggrieved owners do have the right to an appeal to Court. The adoption of an additional
appeal process would hinder and nullify the effectiveness of Reading's Demolition Delay
Bylaw. The owner never loses the individual's right to demolish personal property, as it
is only an interim protection provision. The RHC considers this to be an inappropriate
appeal and objects to this addition to the Demolition Delay Bylaw. In fact, the RHC has
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consistently objected to this inclusion. Therefore, the RHC's recommendation is to
remove the entire 7.2.6.4 section.
Rationales for this recommendation follow:
• The demolition delay was reduced from 12 months to 6 months at the April 2011
Town Meeting. This was done as a compromise between the Town's desire to
maintain its historical heritage and to the benefit of the individual property owner.
• A Demolition Delay Bylaw is a common tool used by many (130 cities and
towns in Massachusetts. No Demolition Delay appeals are in the template for
bylaws from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, which is the template
upon which the RHC's bylaw is based.
• Town Counsel Gary Brackett in an email, April 3, 2012, to an inquiry from Peter
Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, noted "The Demolition Bylaw is a form of a
moratorium on development, sometimes referred to as an `interim protection
provision'. These controls serve to protect the status quo for a limited period of
time (6 months) while alternatives to demolition of the structure in question are
explored.... controls of this sort are temporary
• The 6-month delay is a temporary condition which is reversed after the 6-month
period. Therefore, no appeal is necessary, as the appeal is automatic. This is
unlike other decisions by other Town boards, which are permanent.
• One rationale repeatedly stated for Section 7.2.6.4's inclusion is that the RHC did
not properly notify property owners of the Hearing for Inclusion of their property
on the List in 2010. The RHC categorically denies this allegation:
o All property owners were properly notified in accordance with the current
bylaw, and
0 2. Town Manager further corroborated this when asked about proper
property owner notification by Selectman Arena in a March 21, 2012,
email (public record, included in Board of Selectmen's packet). Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner responded, "Any defect in the adequacy of
the notice was corrected at the time by the Historical Commission by
adequately re-noticing the hearing, and holding a second hearing that met
the time of notice requirements.
• Bylaw Committee Report on Article 21 (a citizen petition warrant article which
added appeals to both inclusion to the List and to the enactment of demolition
delay) at Town Meeting April 2011 stated, "The Bylaw Committee recommended
changes to this article so that a process could be put in place for appeal on being
initially included on list of potentially historical structures. The recommend
changes would result in the article being only applied to the initial inclusion and
would not affect the demolition delay..." The RHC agreed with the Bylaw
Committee's recommendation to "not affect the demolition delay" then, and we
still maintain this position now.
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• This appeal threatens all properties (350 currently protected from expedient
demolition not just the 99 which were added in 2010.
Therefore, the RHC recommends that Section 7.2.6.4 be removed from
Article 13.
Recommendation 3: Section 7.2.3 Commission to Establish a List of Historic
Structures
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, following the demolition of the
property, 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.
The Commission recommends the addition of the phrase following the
demolition of the property," after the words "or subtracted".
Rationales for this recommendation follow:
• Point of clarification - List Update
Currently, there are no provisions in the bylaw to remove a demolished property
from the List. This addition would allow the Commission to update the List and to
have such an accurate List available for the Building Inspector. The only reason to
ever remove a property from the List is if it is demolished. This removal from the List
does not remove the property from the Town of Reading Historical and Architectural
Inventory, as this is a permanent record of Reading's past.
Therefore, the RHC recommends the addition of the phrase "following the
demolition of the property," to Section 7.2.3.
Thank you for considering these three recommendations from the Reading Historical
Commission to Article 13.
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FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www. readingma.gov
Legal Notice
(Seal)
Town of Reading
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading:
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts on:
♦ Establishment of Town Manager Screening Committee 8:30 p.m.
♦ Discontinuance of a portion of Jacob Way and alteration 9:00 p.m.
of Jacob Way and South Street
A copy of the proposed documents regarding these topics is available in the Town
Manager's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M-W-Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tues
from 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. and is attached, to the hearing notice on the website at
www.readinama. aov
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in
writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on October 23, 2012 to townmanaaer a,ci.readina.ma.us
By order of
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
To the Chronicle: Please publish on October 16, 2012
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Street Layout No. ( )
( ) Street
Commonweaftll of f1a55ad)n5ett5
Middlesex, ss. Town of Reading
LAYING OUT AND REPORT TO TOWN
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, having determined and
adjudged that common convenience and necessity require that a town way be laid
out/relocated/altered as and in the location hereinafter described, having complied with
all requirements of law relating the notice to the owners of land to be taken therefore and
of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and
then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, we have laid
out/relocated/altered and do hereby lay out/relocate/alter the town ways known as Jacob
Way and South Street for use of the town.
The boundaries and measurements of said town way as so laid out/relocated/altered are as
follows:
South Street Relocation
Beginning at a point located on south line of South Street, a public, variable width right
of way and the east line of land now or formerly of Murphy;
thence along land now or formerly of Murphy S 08°47'52" E a distance of 5.17' to a
granite monument to be set;
thence N 80°44' 14" E a distance of 68.49' to a granite monument to be set;
thence 47.22' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 75.00' to a granite
monument to be set;
thence 46.10' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 30.00' to a granite
monument to be set;
thence S 56°33'32" E a distance of 58.96' to a granite monument to be set which is
located on the south line of Jacob Way, a public, variable width right of way;
thence along the south line of Jacob Way the following two courses:
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N 33°26'28" E a distance of 120.95' to a granite monument to be set;
34.68' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 40.00' to a point which is located
at the intersection of the south line of Jacob Way and the south line of South Street;
thence along South Street the following three courses:
S 83°07'18" W a distance of 128.34';
S 06°52'42" E a distance of 7.66';
S 81'12'08" W a distance of 147.66' to the point of beginning;
having an area of approximately 9,409 square feet, 0.22 acres.
Jacob Wav Relocation
Beginning at a granite monument to be set which is located on south line of the relocated
South Street, a public, variable width right of way which is also the north east terminus of
Jacob Way, as relocated;
thence S 24°50'44" W a distance of 85.36';
thence 102.52' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 250.00';
thence S 48°20'26" W a distance of 134.38' to a granite monument to be set;
thence 162.82' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 285.00' to a granite
monument to be set;
thence S 81 °04'28" W a distance of 445.86' to a granite monument to be set;
thence 31.76' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 100.00' to a granite
monument to be set which is located at the north west terminus of Jacob Way;
thence S 03°19'02" E a distance of 45.22' to a granite monument to be set which is
located at the south west terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated;
thence N 81 °04'28" E a distance of 610.87to a granite monument to be set which is
located on the north line of State Highway Route 128 also known as Interstate Highway
Route I-95;
thence along the north line of said highway 209.82' along a curve turning to the right
with a radius of 375.00';
thence N 33°26'28" E a distance of 193.93' to a granite monument to be set on the south
line of South Street at the south east terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated;
sp
thence along the south line of South Street N 56°33'32" W a distance of 58.96' to a
granite monument to be set;
which is the point of beginning,
having an area of approximately 43,163 square feet, 0.99 acres.
including portions of the land described in a deed of Reading Property Holdings LLC to
Pulte Homes of New England LLC dated February 11, 2011 recorded with the Middlesex
South Registry of Deeds in Book 56455, Page 160.
For further identification of this description and location reference is hereby made
to a plan made by ( Town Engineer, entitled "Plan and Profile of (
dated ( ) 20( verified by our signatures and made a part hereof.
We deem it necessary to have the land of the location protected by having the
surface of the adjoining land slope from the boundary of the location, and that an
easement or easements be taken therefore.
Any and all trees and structures upon the land above described including any and
all drains, water and sewer pipes and mains not already owned by the Town, are
specifically included in the taking.
We have determined that no damages will be sustained by persons in their
property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement as shown in the
schedule hereto annexed and made a part thereof.
Our action aforesaid has been taken under the provision of law relating to the
assessment of betterments and betterments are to be assessed.
No betterments are to be assessed for this improvement.
The area which it is expected will receive benefit or advantage, other than the
general advantage to the community, from such improvement is the area consisting of the
several lots or parcels designated on the plan hereinbefore referred to.
This laying out/relocation/alteration so made by us we hereby report to the Town
for acceptance and order that the same be forthwith field in the office of the Town Clerk.
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WITNESS our hands at Reading aforesaid, this ( ) day of ( ) A.D.,
2012.
Selectmen of Town of Reading
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THORNTON, REESE
DIEMER CHRISTOPHER
MURPHY ROBERT M JR
MARY E THORNTON
LAURA A DIEMER
THERESA M MURPHY
291 SOUTH ST
267 SOUTH ST
271 SOUTH STREET
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
AVERY MARY D
PEIRCE JEAN
MCCARTHY LORRAINE C
277 SOUTH ST
DANIEL P PEIRCE
287 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
283 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
BEGONIS MARY ELLEN
READING PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
READING PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
BEGONIS WALTER B
C/O PULTE HOMES OF NEW ENGLAND LLC
C/O PULTE HOMES OF NEW ENGLAND LLC
289 SOUTH STREET
115 FLANDERS ROAD
115 FLANDERS ROAD
READING, MA 01867
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
VECCHIO-KILDUFF ROBERTA
BRADLEY JUDITH A TRUSTEE
LANE DENNIS F ETAL
MICHAEL KILDUFF
JAB REALTY TRUST
317 SOUTH ST
305 SOUTH ST
313 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
SPINNEY SCOTT R
PETRILLO JOSEPH F
MUSCARELLA ANTHONY
SHEILA C SPINNEY
THERESA DELUCA PETRILLO
333 SOUTH ST
323 SOUTH ST
329 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
SCHNEIDER MARK
MURPHY PAUL J
NEARY DOUGLAS J
337 SOUTH ST
ANGELA MURPHY
LORI J NEARY
READING, MA 01867
343 SOUTH ST
355 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
NEARY JOAN P
MURPHY PAUL JOSEPH
READING PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
355 SOUTH ST
ANGELA MURPHY
C/O PULTE HOMES OF NEW ENGLAND LLC
READING, MA 01867
357 SOUTH ST
115 FLANDERS ROAD
READING, MA 01867
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
RIZZA FRANK JR
TOWN OF READING
GREENO MARIANNE H
GIUSEPPINA M RIZZA
16 LOWELL ST
286 SOUTH ST
40 CURTIS ST
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
SCHWARTZ ETHAN
AN BO
JOHNSON ROBERT E
282 SOUTH ST
FENG WEN
292 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
274 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
BEAN STEPHEN D ETAL TRUSTEES
100 MAIN STREET READING LLC
BOYER ANDREW T
THE BEAN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST
24 LILAH LANE
362 SOUTH ST
296 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867
READING, MA 01867 /
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MITCHELL PAUL C NEARY LORI J HOFFMAN RYAN
KAREN D RAMACORTI JAY DOUGHTY ETAL AIMEE HOFFMAN
356 SOUTH STREET 348 SOUTH ST 340 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867
BARTON JEFFERY P
LEAH WILLIAMS
336 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
GANGFENG XU
YUQING XUE
332 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
POWELL RONALD W
CHRISTINA M H POWELL
328 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
MESSINA MARJORIE A
310 SOUTH STREET
READING, MA 01867
EASTERN MIDDLESEX MULTIPLE
LISTING, INC.
70 MAIN ST
READING, MA 01867
PANG EDWARD K
VICKY YEUNG
318 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
100 MAIN STREET READING LLC
24 LILAH LANE
READING, MA 01867
BRUNGARDT CHRISTOPHER L
CHRISTINE BOLDUC
324 SOUTH ST
READING, MA 01867
100 MAIN STREET READING LLC
24 LILAH LANE
READING, MA 01867
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
October 9, 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 zip @ 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, Youth Liaisons Eric Johnson
and Mary Kate Kelley, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town
Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena, Town Clerk
Laura Gemme, Police Chief James Cormier, Town Engineer George Zambouras,
Recreation Administrator John Feudo and the following list of interested parties: Tony
Capobianco, Steve Zerfas and Ellen Emmons. Absent was Chairman Stephen Goldy.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - James Bonazoli noted that the Sturgis Park
meeting with Conservation Commission was postponed until October 26tH
Ben Tafoya noted that the Financial Forum is tomorrow night and funding is available for
the state's portion of the Library project.
John Arena noted that he attended the ballet opening evening and it is a beautiful facility.
Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report:
Administrative matters
♦ Volunteers 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.
♦ Last Day to register to vote is October 17 (Wednesday) when the Town Clerk's office
will be open until 8:00 PM. Residents can apply now for an absentee ballot. Absentee
ballots are now available.
♦ 3rd Annual Operation Troop Support Gift Wrapping - The Reading Lions Club
requests your help at the 3rd Annual Operation Troop Support Gift Wrapping event
on Saturday, October 20th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Reading Senior
Center. Operation Troop Support, an organization from Boston's north shore area,
sends 30,000 holiday presents to service men and women every December and they
all need to be wrapped! Operation Troop Support will supply the gifts and wrapping
supplies, all we need is YOU! Please consider joining this community event
sponsored by the Reading Lions Club. For more information contact Lorraine Barry,
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Communitv Services
♦ October 11, 2:00 PM - Ribbon Cutting - Oaktree. Special guest will be Secretary of
Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki.
♦ Veterans Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 11 at 11:00 AM on the
common. A breakfast for veterans will be served at the Senior Center from 9:30 to
10:30 AM.
Finance
♦ The Financial Forum is scheduled for tomorrow, October 10 at 7:00 PM at the Senior
Center.
Librarv
♦ The Town has learned that the State grant for the Reading Public Library has been
approved so the Town can now go forward and secure the local share of the funding
(Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion) and then proceed with construction.
Public Works
• Construction news from DPW:
♦ An overlay of West Street has been done, improving the wearing surface where
the water trench was dug several years ago.
♦ Garret Road overlay has been completed.
♦ Main Street between Washington Street and the RR tracks will be milled and
overlaid within the next couple of weeks - night time work.
♦ Irving and Boswell Streets reconstruction will not be done this year - the
preliminary work of lowering structures will have to be reversed for the winter.
♦ Poets Corner sewer repair - bids were opened last week; seven bids were
received ranging between $217,322.98 to $349,170.55. As soon as the low
bidder, Joseph P. Cardillo & Sons Inc., furnishes his bonds the contract will be
executed and the work will start. This should be within the next 2 weeks.
♦ The Howard Street temporary water service finally passed quality tests and the
contractor is back to work finishing up that project
♦ Curb and Sidewalk bids have been awarded. It is possible that Bancroft Avenue
and Highland Street curb and sidewalk work could be done this fall.
Discussion/Action Items
CAB Member Ubdate - CAB member Tony Capobianco was present. He noted that
RMLD General Manager Vinnie Cameron is retiring and the General Manager Search
Committee process is underway. An independent audit report was done and the RMLD is
in very good shape. The Reading Municipal Light Board decided to sell 60% of the
Renewable Energy Certificates (REC's) and let 40% expire. The money was applied to
the fuel charge, but there is no policy on REC's yet. John Arena asked how much the
REC's sold for and Mr. Capobianco indicated it was $230,000.
Richard Schubert asked about the timeline for replacing the General Manager and Mr.
Capobianco noted that the General Manager gave six months notice and will be leaving
in the spring.
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Ben Tafoya asked Mr. Capobianco to keep the Board informed regarding what options
are being discussed regarding the policy on REC's and also when there will be
community input and timeline on replacing the General Manager.
Close Warrant for November Election - Town Clerk Laura Gemme noted she processed
100 absentee ballots today. October 17 is the deadline to register to vote.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen close the
Warrant for the November 6, 2012 Election was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Review Traffic/Parking Plan - Election - Town Clerk Laura Gemme and Police Chief
James Cormier were present. Laura Gemme reviewed the map and the process and noted
that the High School will have a delayed start. She will supply the media with the map.
Richard Schubert asked Laura Gemme about a letter that was received from a
photographer and Laura Gemme noted that in past elections individuals have indicated
they don't want their picture taken while voting. In the past she has asked photographers
to go upstairs and take an overview and not zoom in on any individual. This
photographer did not want to do that.
Approval of Betterments - Ed2emont and Stewart Streets Curbing - The Town Manager
noted there were questions raised about the calculation of the assessment. Town Engineer
George Zambouras noted that the Engineers went out and located property lines and
adjustments were made. The big change was in the loam quantities and in one case the
assessment went down. One property owner has 88.4 feet of extra curb at $16 linear foot
price and 168 feet at $30. The original assessment was reversed. Each resident received a
letter and itemized quantities.
Stephen Zerfas of 3 Stewart Road noted he had a problem with the increase in loam. He
indicated the contractor did a lousy job too. He measured the markers and there was a
difference of 39 feet. There was a $593 shift and that is a huge amount of money. The
Town Engineer noted that the contractor charges by the square foot and he told the
property owner not to touch it because the contractor will be back in the spring to reseed.
Kevin Douglas of 58 Edgemont Street noted that the curbing came out great, but the
increase was kind of hefty. The Town Engineer noted the estimate was done on a three
foot tree lawn, but most are actually five feet. Mr. Douglas also noted that the contractor
did a lousy job on the loam and seed - it's all weeds and rocks.
Paula Evans, 19 Stewart Road suggested the Town get a better estimate next time. She
feels $1,300 for loam and seed is ridiculous. Her bill decreased $140, but the problem is
with the process.
The Town Engineer noted that the Town is holding the contingency and he will have the
contractor come back in the spring.
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A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen confirm
the betterments for the improvement of Edgemont Avenue and Stewart Road for
uranite curbing at a total cost of $55.637.77 with the assessments apportioned as
follows among the benefittinti property owners and at the rate of interest on unpaid
balances of 3.97% per annum for a maximum term of up to 20 vears:
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
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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
$ 55,637.77
was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Approval of Fence Extension - Lacrosse Field at Birch Meadow - Recreation
Administrator John Feudo noted that both staff and children have been dodging balls at
this area. He met with coaches and the best solution is to put up netting. The lacrosse ball
is very hard like a cue ball and really hurts if you get hit with it. The intent is to use black
netting and the post will merge with the back fence that already exists. The post will be
18 feet high and the height of the netting is 12 feet. There will be 5 to 6 posts for a total
of 220 feet.
The cost is approximately $8,200 and the intent is for the town and school to split the
cost.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Arena that the Board of Selectmen approve the
fence extension at the Lacrosse Field at Birch Meadow as presented was approved
by a vote of 4-0-0.
Presentation of Water Distribution Studv and Review of Water Storaiae Issues - MWRA
- The Town Manager noted that we did a master plan 10 years ago when our water came
from wells. The Town has been replacing water lines. We have since changed to a
different source of water and also changed the direction that it comes from. It now comes
from the south instead of the north. The northern end of Town has an issue with
nitrification.
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Barbara Cook and Leah Stanton from Weston and Sampson gave a presentation (which is
available in the Town Manager's office) on the water system. Ms. Cook noted that in
2006 we changed water source to MWRA which reversed the water direction. The
chlorine is decaying the water system. They conducted a water quality evaluation in 2010
and updated the water master plan. Two items that need to be addressed are to evaluate
the second MWRA connection and evaluate the nitrification issue. The EPA requires
surface water systems to maintain a disinfectant residual. The MWRA uses chloramine
and when you have chloramine you have nitrification. The chloramine is added at the
source and Reading is a long way from that.
Ms. Stanton noted that Reading has 111 miles of water mains. Unlined pipes were
installed between 1890 - 1930. After 1930 the pipes were cement lined. The Town has
approximately 30% unlined pipe and it will cost the Town $25 million to replace it. She
suggests coordinating the pavement management program with line replacement.
Reading is also eligible for a $4.1 million loan from the MWRA. One solution would be
to add chloramine in the Town, but the Town may need to build a facility for testing and
it would have to be staffed. The other recommendation is to replace the water lines on
Main Street from North Reading to the square.
The Town Manager noted that the MWRA has a responsibility to provide safe, clean
water and the Town has the responsibility to maintain the pipes. Having 30% in unlined
pipe is not unusual in other communities. Replacing the Main Street line is a priority and
should be authorized this year.
The Town Manager noted that the Town will not need the Bear Hill water tank when the
second connection is online. He suggests negotiating with the MWRA regarding the
water tank. Add money to the capital plan for water main replacement and for the Board
to authorize the Town Manager to work with the MWRA on assuring the maintenance of
an adequate supply of chloramine. Also, North Reading has expressed an interest in
purchasing water from the MWRA and Reading would benefit from that. The consensus
of the Board was for the Town Manager to negotiate with the MWRA since it costs no
money to talk.
Town Manager Search Process - Ben Tafoya noted the Board received a proposal from
the Collins Center and it was the only formal proposal.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to authorize Carol Roberts to i!o into
neLyotiations with the Collins Center regardine the proposal letter dated October 3,
2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
The Board directed Carol Roberts to request that someone from the Collins Center be
present at the next meeting.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to approve the minutes of August 21,
2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
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A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to approve the minutes of September
11, 2012 as amended was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of September
18, 2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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approved as a one day license. This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating
thereto and expires at 11:30 p.m., October 27, 2012, unless suspended or revoked
subject to the following conditions:
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Re: Grandfathered Cable Packages
Dear Chairman and Members of the Board:
As part of our initiative to standardize programming packages, I am writing to inform you of changes Comcast will
be making to grandfatheredl former AT&T cable packages. These changes will effect a minimal number (less than
1%) of our customers.
Comcast is committed to offering the best value in home entertainment and providing a wide variety of
programming choices to our customers. To help achieve that result, customers in these grandfathered packages
will be transitioned to the corresponding Comcast package with the same price point as their grandfathered
package.
We will be notifying each effected customer of the specific changes impacting their Comcast service by letter
beginning October 12`h for changes which will occur beginning November 14`h. Customers will see an additional
twenty-seven to forty-five channels (many in HD!) such as CBS SN, CBS SN HD, Cooking, DIY (Do It Yourself), ESPNU,
ESPNU HD, NBA HD, NHL HD. TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is not available in their new package.
A toll free customer service number has been set-up specifically for this initiative. Should residents contact you
with questions please do not hesitate to direct them to this number, 1-866-215-9848, or they can visit us online at
www.comcast.com.
Should you have any questions about this initiative or about our services in general, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (978) 927-5700 x43024.
Sincerely,
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Sr. Manager
Government & Regulatory Affairs
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October 2, 2012
James A. Brennan
422 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Brennan:
Marcy L. Reed
President, Massachusetts
I received your letter of September 13, 2012 in which you requested my assistance to address a
concern on Lowell Street. Representatives of National Grid have been in contact with the Reading
Department of Public Works and performed a visual assessment of the area you referred to in your
letter. It is my understanding that the manholes are owned by the Town of Reading and that some
recent work was performed by the Town to alleviate some of the noise concerns.
I hope you found our actions to be responsive to your concerns. We will continue to work closely
with the Town of Reading on any future concerns raised by yourself or other neighbors.
Sincerely,
Marcy L. Reed
cc: Reading Town Manager
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40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02451
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BRADLEY H. JONES, JR.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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October 9; 2012
Richard Davey, Secretary
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4160
Boston, MA 02116
Re: West Street Reconstruction Project, Reading, MA - Project No: 601705
Dear Secretary Davey:
20"' MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
READING • NORTH READING
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TEL. (617) 722-2100
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We write to respectfully urge the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to fund the
long awaited and much needed improvements to West Street in the Town of Reading.
The Town of Reading has been working diligently with your department since the mid-
1990s on this important reconstruction project, yet the project has not been placed on the TIP.
The use of unspent earmarked federal money would be a wise investment, as all environmental
issues have been addressed, no land acquisitions are necessary and only temporary rights of way
for construction are needed, so this project would be ideal for these funds.
As you may know, four million ($4,000,000) dollars was earmarked in the August 2012
bond bill for this project. While we understand that the sum of the projects in the bond bill far
exceed the bond authorization, we hope that if federal funds are unavailable, this project be
placed on the TIP in the hopes that MassDOT can unlock the earmark funding from this bond
bill.
In addition to the fact sheet the Town provided you, we also wanted to share a 2009 letter
to then-Secretary James Aloisi, which describes the history of the project and highlights the
Town's desire to move forward with the project, by seeking any and all available funding
sources.
We respectfully ask for your consideration of this important matter. Please do not
hesitate to contact us with any questions.
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Piddlesex Middlesex & Essex
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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 intersection of West/Willow/Summer Avenue southward
to the Woburn City Line 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
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THE PROJECT HAS BEEN IN THE WORKS FOR OVER 14 YEARS.
• This project received Project Review Committee 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
PROJECT NEED
ADT along West Street corridor is approximately 13,100 vehicles
West Street serves as the primary connector between Woburn and communities north of Reading and also
provides access to I-95 in Woburn and I-93 in Wilmington
School Safetv need
oBarrows Elementary School (K-5) immediately abuts West Street. There are 400 children in the school the
majority of which use West Street to access the school. This school site also contains a park site which contains
neighborhood basketball, tennis, baseball, and playground facilities.
oParker Middle School (6-8) lies 4 blocks to the east of West Street and houses approximately 595 students,
about '/4 of whom must cross West Street to get to school. This site also contains one of the Town's major
athletic facilities consisting of an artificial turf soccer, lacrosse, and football field.
oThe intersection of Woburn Street and Summer Avenue is one block from Parker Middle School and under this
project a new signal will be installed..
oJoshua Eaton School (K-5) lies approximately 5 blocks to the east of West Street and houses 425 elementary
school students as well as a major youth baseball facility and playground.
oAustin Preparatory School (5-12) lies near the northerly end of the project about a block away, and houses 695
students, all of whom drive or driven to school. At least 1/2 of the students arrive at school via West Street
Communitv Growth (in and outside of Readin0, Three major housing developments, as well as growth in the
commercial areas of Woburn; create more traffic on West Street.
oAvalon Bay 490 unit multifamily residential rental development in Woburn - access is only via West Street
oJohnson Woods 250 unit multifamily residential for sale (condo's) development in Reading - 10% affordable
units - access is only via West Street
oReading Commons 240 unit 40b rental development - 20% low income - access only via West Street
o Commercial development in Woburnl - Cununings Park and Mishawaum Road retail area - still expanding
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT INFORMATION
• West Street Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is approximately 61.5 on a scale of 100
• Town completed water distribution main along West Street in 2005, in preparation of the reconstruction project.
The roadway is now in desperate need to reconstruction and if the project is not moved quickly local funds will
have to be spent which will be wasted when the reconstruction project is done.
• 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 cost is currently $7,907.254.57 (MassDOT is carrying this amount in their system)
• The town has expended approximately $370,000.00 for Design Services to date
• MassDOT has completed the 75% Design Review with the exception of the District 4 DUCE Section (District has
sent draft DUCE Comments with the formal comments due by September 17, 2010)
• The Utility Coordination Meeting was held on May 18, 2010 and site walk was held on June 29, 2010
RIGHT OF WAY and ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
Town is obtaining signatures on new Right of Way forms (no permanent easements or takings)
The CE Checklist and ENF were submitted to MassDOT on June 23, 2010
Local Conservation Commission approval received 2010
FUNDING (TIP) STATUS
0 Project currently resides in the Universe of Projects (not programmed on a FFY TIP) 6dq
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FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER
Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043
October 15, 2009
Secretary James Aloisi
Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3170
Boston; MA 02116
Re: Reconstruction of West Street - Reading, MA
Project Number 601705
Dear Secretary Aloisi:
The Town of Reading (Town) recently attended the Boston MPO's July 9, 2009 Transportation Planning
and Programming Committee (TPPC) Meeting to present the referenced project. The main purpose of
this meeting was to discuss the Draft FFY 2010 to 2013 TIP and the various projects that would
eventually constitute the region's four year program. The Town's presentation of the West Street
Project at this meeting was part of the long process where the Town has been coordinating extensively
with both the Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway) and the Boston MPO for a number
of years, expending tremendous amounts of time, effort and funds to see that the improvements that
make up this project are eventually implemented. However, our efforts, to date concerning this have
been unsuccessful.
During the TPPC meeting in question, a member of the MPO suggested that municipalities with projects
not currently programmed on a FFY TIP should correspond with your office through a Ms. Rachel Bain
in an attempt to access American Recovery and Reinvestrneftt Act or Stimulus Funds for the
construction of their respective projects. With that in mind, the Town of Reading is writing to
respectfully request that the West Street Project receive consideration for use of ARRA funds in
order that the much needed and tong awaited improvements to this roadway might be realized.
West Street is functionally classified as a minor arterial consisting of a single travel lane in each
direction and runs from north to south along the southwestem side of the Town of Reading between the
Town of Wilmington and the City of Woburn. The West Street corridor is primarily residential and
maintains sidewalks along most of its length on at least one side of the roadway. Currently, West Street
carries approximately 13,500 vehicles per day and this volume is steadily increasing each year. West
Street is used as an alternate commuter route to access the industrial sectors of Woburn and Wilmington,
providing access to the Interstate 93/Route 129 Interchange in Wilmington via Willow and Lowell
Streets, To the south, it passes under Interstate 93 and connects with Washington Street and the Route
2.
128 Interchange in Woburn. Along with being one of the main arterials between Woburn and points
north including the Town of Wilmington, the area along West Street has also seen a tremendous amount
of growth in the form of development which has put a strain on this already taxed roadway. Recently,
two large developments have taken place along the corridor - the Johnson Woods residential
development to the north of the project as well as the Archstone development located along the southern
end of the project. Additionally, a recently constructed 450 unit residential development in Woburn
accesses West Street at the Wilmington/Reading line. Since this project is being driven primarily by
development projects both within and surrounding Reading, it could be said that it is being done in
response to economic development rather than driving it. West Street also provides access to Barrows
Elementary School through Edgemont Avenue. West Street is located approximately 0.5 mile from the
Reading Commuter Rail Station, and carries much of the traffic accessing that station from the west side
of Reading and out of town users.
The West Street Project will provide much needed roadway, geometric, and traffic control
improvements along the corridor that will result in improved vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety as
well as vehicular capacity and traffic operations within the project limits. The project involves the full
depth reconstruction of West Street from the Woburn City line to the intersection of West Street with
Longwood Road in Reading for a distance of approximately 7,500 feet. The project also involves
roadway work along the various side streets within this section of West Street for a combined length of
approximately 2,500 feet, resulting in a total project length of approximately 10,000 feet. Along with
the roadway work, the project also includes the installation of new granite curbing and the construction
of ADA accessible cement concrete sidewalks and wheelchair ramps, improvements to the closed
drainage system and the installation of new pavement markings and signs. The project also includes the
installation of fully-actuated traffic signals at the intersections of West Street with Woburn Street and
Wescroft Road, West Street with King Street and Winslow Road, and West Street with Summer Avenue
and Willow Street, as well as the intersection of Woburn Street and Summer Avenue. It should be noted
that the intersection of West Street with King Street and Winslow Road also serves as the school
crossing for the Barrows Elementary School. The work will provide acceptable lanes and shoulders
along the corridor to safely accommodate vehicles as well as bicycles and will also provide new
sidewalks with a grass buffer strip for much improved pedestrian safety. The construction cost of the
project currently stands at approximately $7.9 million.
This project was conceived in the early 1990's and eventually received Project Review Committee
approval in 1996. The 25% Design was submitted to MassHighway on February 27, 2006 and the
Design Public Hearing was held on January 30, 2008. MassHighway is currently reviewing the 75%
Design which was submitted on September 29, 2008. Since MassHighway has also approved the
Preliminary Right of Way for the project, the Town has been coordinating with the owners along the
corridor to obtain Right of Entries to allow for the construction of the improvements. To date, we have
received signed Right of Entry Agreements from approximately half of the property owners along the
length of the project. It should be noted that this project does not require any permanent easements or
fee takings.
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A Notice of Intent was also filed with the Reading Conservation Commission on April 3, 2009 for work
within wetland buffer zones, and the Draft Order of Conditions is currently being drawn up following
the final presentation at a September 23, 2009 Hearing_
The Town has also held numerous Public Meetings with the various stakeholders throughout the various
stages of the design to ensure that the design process progresses seamlessly. Presently, there is
overwhelming support for the project from the various stakeholders. The Town considers the West
Street Project our Number I Priority, and we will stay connnitted to this until such time as funds are
made available for the construction of these improvements.
The Town, therefore, respectfully requests that your office consider allocating ARRA finds for the
construction of the West Street Project. The Town understands that projects receiving these funds are
required to be ready for advertisement by February 2010. The Town is confident that with the Right of
Way process underway and the Environmental process nearly complete, this project will be ready for
advertisement by February 2010. Also, the MassHighway District 4 Office has indicated their support
of this project and has committed to complete their reviews on the Final Design Submissions in a timely
manner that would not hinder this project being ready by the required date.
The Town would like to thank you for your consideration of our project, and we look forward to
working with your office in cooperation with the MPO and MassHighway to see that this project is
carried through to completion. Please do not hesitate to contact my office should you have any
questions or require additional information.
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Pt ter I. Heche0eikner
Town Manager
CC: Board of Selectmen
Rachel Bain - Executive Office of Transportation
Patricia Leavenworth, P.E. - District Highway Director - MassHighway District 4
Frank Suszynski, P.E. - Project Development Engineer - MassHighway District 4
David Mohler - TPPC Chairman
Hayes Morrison - TIP Manager
Representative Brad Jones
Representative Jim Dwyer
Senator Richard Tisei
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TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2013
Hours
I
Month
Monthly
Monthlv
Available
Monthlv
Monthly
Available
Hours
Hours
Remainder
$
1
Remainder
Allocated
Used
of Year
Allocated
Used
of Year
July
31.6
19.5
359.8
$4,583
$2,828
$52,168
August
31.6
35.8
324.0
$4,583
$5,191
$46,977
Septembei
31.6
26.2
297.8
$4,583
$3,799
$43,178
October
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
November
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
December
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
January
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
February
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
March
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
April
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
May
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
June
31.6
297.8
$4,583
$43,178
Total
379.3
81.5
$54,996
$11,818