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Home My WebLink About2012 Annual ReportPage No. TOWN MANAGER ............................ 2012 Annual Letter ............. :.... , ..... .. , .. ; .............. - 12 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Accounting Department .............. ............................... .................... 3 Finance Department ........... ..... ........................ .. . 3 . Finance: Assessment Division ..... .. .. .... ........ .. . • ... • •• 14 Finance: Collection Division .............................................. ................. Finance: Electronic Payment ............................ . .......... .......... . 4 Finance: General Division ...... ............... ....... .......... 5 General Finance:, Trust Funds . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Finance: Human Resources Division . ....................... ....... ......... • 6 Finance: Technology Division. 6 . ............................... ...... ......... . 7 Finance: Town Clerk ... ......... .... ............ ........... 8 Finance: Trust Funds ................. .................:............. ..... - 9 10 Report of the Town Collector ............ ........... ................ .. .... 11 -15` FY 2012 Real Estate Abatements ... ............... ................ ...... .. 16 -17 Financial Statements .............. .......................................................... 18-97 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Board of Selectmen ....................... ............................... ... - 98 101 Conservation Division .................. .......... ..... ....... ........ 102 -103 Elder /Human Services ..... ..... ......... • ... ... • .. ..... ... 104 -111 Health Division ........................ .. ............ .... .......... 112 -113 Inspections: Division ....... ... ......... ...... ... . 114 Zoning Board of Appeals .. ..... ..... _ . ..... 114 Planning Division ......................... ..................................... ............. 115 -118 Veterans' Services Division ......... ............................... . ...... • ..... - 119 120 Town Counsel .........:.:.................. ........ .........:...... ......... 12.1 ..................... The Arc of Middlesex ................ ....................................................... .. ............ - 122-123 122 123 Historical Commission _ ............... .. ............................... ........... ........... - 124 125 Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPQ .... ....... ...... • • .. • • .. 126 -131 Mystic Valley Elder Services: .......::.... ................... .. .......................... 132 -133 Trails Committee ............ ............ . ......................... 134 a West Street Historic District Commission ............. _ ........................ ...,... .. ... 1 135 HOUSING AUTHORITY Report..................................... ....................................................... 136-144 LEGISLATIVE BODY .Town Meeting Reports and Voting Results ................................................ 145-291 OrganizationChart ..................................................... ....................... 292 READING PUBLIC LIBRARY Report..................................................................................... I ....... 293-301 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department ..................................... ... ......... . .... ... ....... - 3107 PoliceDepartment .......................... ......................................... I ......... 308-313 314 AnimalControl ......... ........................................................................ Parking Enforcement Officer ............ ........................................... 314-3115 PoliceRoster ..................................... .............................................. Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) ................................ 1316-3117 3187322 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Administration n-Division ...................................................................... CemeteryDivision ., ....................... ............................................... I ....... 324 I Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves ... ............................................. 324 Engineering Division .......... I ............................................... I ................. 324-328 HighwayDivision ............. I I., ................................................. 328-329 ............... Forestry: Tree Warden's Report ............................................ ................. 329-330 ParksDivision ........................................................ I ................................... 330 Recreation Division ..... ... "" .... "***''******'********'****"**"**"*"*�'*"I ........ 33.0-337 :*— Water Distribution Division ............... I,-, ................................................. 337-338 Sewer Distribution Division ............................................. ..... ............. 338 WaterSupply Division ........... I ......................................... ........ I ........... Director's Report .................................... ..................... 341 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Superintendent'$ Report ................... ............. 342-395 ................................. Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School .................................... 396-410 BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Report........................................................... ................................ 411-420 TO Residents of the Town of Reading Dear Fellow Resident'. The Town of Reading 2012 Annual Report covering calendar year 2012 is attached. This report; in its many details, highlights some of the activities in Reading this past year. As you read the report you will see that the state of the Town of Reading is excellent, and that the community is undergoing some exciting changes while retaining those attributes that makes the Town a great place to live and work. Reading Town,government is led by a large group of dedicated and talented unpaid volunteers (your neighbors) and is staffed by a very, professional, competent team of paid employees in all areas of Town government, the 'School Department, and the Reading Municipal Light Department. This group of volunteers and staff alike are justifiably proud of their collaborative approach to making Reading work well at all levels, and this process serves the community and its residents well. ' During 2012, we continued to be an energetic and engaged community, and some highlights for 2012 include: • Economic Development activities 'continued strong, with the completion of the Oaktree development on Haven Street, the beginning of the Mawn renovation of the MF Charles building on Haven and Main Streets, continued rapid construction and occupancy at Reading Woods (Pulte Homes at the former Addison Wesley site), and a number of new businesses opened in Reading. • Several functions of Town government have been restructured, including regionalizing Tax Assessment, and restructuring some of the Collections and DPW utilities functions. • The Town continues to maintain its sound financial performance. Conservative budgeting and good fortune (little snow in the winter of 2011%2012) have given the Town the opportunity. to make significant investment in the community in capital improvements and in beginning to. address Other Post - Employment Benefits (OPEB)`, liability. Beginning in FY 2014 taxpayers will have a reduced Debt Exclusion portion of their tax bills due to refinancing the RMHS debt. • To further address financial concerns, the Town and the School Department have applied for and received a variety of grants and funding from outside sources. The largest of these grants was for Library construction, and this grant is subject to passage of a debt exclusion measure for the Library project in April 2013. These highlights are -only some of the more noteworthy activities and accomplishments taking place in Reading in 2012. 1 On a personal note, I will be retiring in June 2013 after over 26 years as your first Town Manager. It has been an honor to serve you, and together we have accomplished much for our Town. I am delighted that Robert LeLacheur, Reading's Assistant Town Manager % Finance Director, for the past :7 years, will be taking over on June 1. as Town Manager.- Bob will do an excellent job, and he will be looking for your support and assistance in the transition process. , We welcome any questions, suggestions, or comments that you may have with regard to this report, or to the` provision of the services within the community. You can address them to me (and to Bob after June 1) at townmanagergci.reading ma.us, or call at 781 -942 -9043. Much information is available on the Town of Reading web site at www.readingma.gov and while you are there: • Please fill out our customer service survey found on the home page. • Please register for the Reading Community Alerts (kCA) program which will provide you with important community updates in a manner that you select. i cerel , eter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 2 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Accounting Department The Accounting Department, -under the direction of the Town Accountant, is responsible for maintaining financial records. These records facilitate the preparation of financial reports and schedules that provide meaningful, accurate information for comparability and for management's decision making process. The Accounting Department ensures that all financial transactions are in compliance with legal requirements and are properly recorded on a timely basis. The Town used the auditing firm of Melanson & Heath in FY 2012. Finance Department The Finance Department, under the direction of the Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director, supports a wide variety of financial and administrative functions.. The Finance Department staff are designed to be flexible and experienced in many of these divisions as work flows vary throughout the year: a.) Assessors: Assessment of property is the ,first step in the process of tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment division's function is to provide for the fair and equitable assessment of all taxable real and personal property. A three- member Board of Assessors sets policy. b.) General Finance: Collections is responsible for collecting all taxes and other charges (including ambulance and .water /sewer /storm water bills). They also receive and process all deposits (such as schools and recreation). Treasury is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town, School and Light Department functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing activities, including those on behalf of the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction of the Trust Fund Commissioners). c) Human Resources: This division supports the Town (under the direction of the Town Manager), Schools (under the direction of the Superintendent), ` Light Department (under,the direction of the RMLD General Manager) and Retiree benefit activities d.) Technology: The Technology Division provides centralized computer network, and telecommunications services as well as distributed internet, audio /video, software` and personal computer support and geographic information systems (GIS) mapping' for the municipal government (Town,-Hall, the Library, the Senior Center, Police, Fire /Emergency Management, Public Works, Water, ;Sewer and Storm - Water). This division also coordinates many technology activities with both the School and Light Departments. 3 e.) ;Town Clerk The Town Clerk is guided by Federal, State, and local laws and policies in overseeing Elections, voter registration, the census process, Town Meeting, and local licenses as well as historic and legal documents for the Town. Finance Assessment Division Assessment of property, is the first step in the process of tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment Division's function is to provide for the fair and equitable assessment of all taxable real and personal property. The Assessors trend the values each year'so that the revaluations done every three years won't result in substantial changes. The Assessors must, annually determine the tax levy, and obtain State approval of the tax rate so that bills can be issued in a timely manner. The tax rate for FY 2013 was set at $14.94 per thousand, a $0.79 increase per thousand from 'the FY 2012 rate. The total assessed value of all properties and accounts for FY 2013 is $3.686 billion which is a 2.1% o decrease from the previous year. The average house in Reading is now valued at $432,271, which is a 2.7% decrease from FY 2012. The breakdown of Reading property forYY 2013 is as follows: Finance - Collection Division The Collection Division is responsible for collecting all taxes and other charges (including ambulance and water /sewer /storm water bills). This Division also receives and processes all deposits (such as schools and recreation): Massachusetts does not allow Towns to pay any charges associated with electronic collection of tax bills - such as a flat fee or credit card fee. Debit card usage is comparatively inexpensive, and an economical method to pay online. Electronic Payments ( *to 02/19/13) Assessed Value Share . Chan- e Residential $3,313,536,178 89.9 % -2.3% Commercial $ 317,324,930 8.5 % -1.0% Industrial $ 9,653,300 0.3 % +0.1% Personal $ 46,123,120 1.3 % +4.5% TOTAL $ 3,686,528 100.00% Finance - Collection Division The Collection Division is responsible for collecting all taxes and other charges (including ambulance and water /sewer /storm water bills). This Division also receives and processes all deposits (such as schools and recreation): Massachusetts does not allow Towns to pay any charges associated with electronic collection of tax bills - such as a flat fee or credit card fee. Debit card usage is comparatively inexpensive, and an economical method to pay online. Electronic Payments ( *to 02/19/13) CY13* CY12 CYll Registered Users 3248 3106 2514 Real Estate 117 370 410 Vxcise 376 1108 919 Water /Sewer /Storm Water 323 489 1 454 Municipal lien certificates have increased due mainly mortgage refinancing activities. Foreclosures dropped off from a high in 2008, in sharp contrast to economic measures nationally. Municipal Lien Certificates (to 02/19/13) *Fee increased 121112010 Issued Fees Foreclosures (Foreclosure deeds recorded at FY13 $46 )00, the Registry of Deeds as of 02/19/13) 2013 2 Real estate taxes collected were $52.4 million - a 3.6% increase from the $50.6 million in the previous year. Personal property taxes collected also increased to $0.622 million from $0.616 million; and Excise tax collections decreased to $2.81 million in FY12 from $21.94 million in FYI 1. See the Appendix for'more complete details Finance - General Division This Division is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town and School functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing, activities, including those on behalf of the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction' of the Trust Fund Commissioners). Interest earnings for the General Fund during FY12 were only $155,062 — a few years ago this figure was about $1.7 million before interest rates, began their historic drop. The Town advance refunded $24 million of debt in the spring of 2012 because of Historically low interest rates. The transaction was complex: most of the savings was on excluded debt, so. taxpayers will save $3.8 million over the next ten years. In addition, about $450,000 was saved inside the tax levy and will be applied to other capital projects. General Finance Trust Funds FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Beginning Balances $8,029,097 $8,263,326 $8,501,857 $8,775,298 $8;882,468 Contributions $91,885 $125,896 $292,348 $92,097. $154,858 Disbursements ($215,91.2) ($233,641) ($256,135) ($255,805) ($288,129) Interest $358,255 $346,277 $237,227 $270,878 $258,171 Ending; Balances $8,263;326 $8,501,857 $8,775,298 $8,882,468 $9,025,026 5 2012 5 2011 10 FY12 1170 $61,400 FY11 * 1107 $40,525 FY10 859 $24,875 FY09 . 969 '" $26,901 FY08 743_ $229350 -- FY07 698 $21,252 FY06 930 $30,800 FY05 991 $28,327 FY04 1,627: $43,856 2013 2 Real estate taxes collected were $52.4 million - a 3.6% increase from the $50.6 million in the previous year. Personal property taxes collected also increased to $0.622 million from $0.616 million; and Excise tax collections decreased to $2.81 million in FY12 from $21.94 million in FYI 1. See the Appendix for'more complete details Finance - General Division This Division is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town and School functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing, activities, including those on behalf of the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction' of the Trust Fund Commissioners). Interest earnings for the General Fund during FY12 were only $155,062 — a few years ago this figure was about $1.7 million before interest rates, began their historic drop. The Town advance refunded $24 million of debt in the spring of 2012 because of Historically low interest rates. The transaction was complex: most of the savings was on excluded debt, so. taxpayers will save $3.8 million over the next ten years. In addition, about $450,000 was saved inside the tax levy and will be applied to other capital projects. General Finance Trust Funds FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Beginning Balances $8,029,097 $8,263,326 $8,501,857 $8,775,298 $8;882,468 Contributions $91,885 $125,896 $292,348 $92,097. $154,858 Disbursements ($215,91.2) ($233,641) ($256,135) ($255,805) ($288,129) Interest $358,255 $346,277 $237,227 $270,878 $258,171 Ending; Balances $8,263;326 $8,501,857 $8,775,298 $8,882,468 $9,025,026 5 2012 5 2011 10 2010 '18 2009 11 2008 20 2007 10 2006 1. 2013 2 Real estate taxes collected were $52.4 million - a 3.6% increase from the $50.6 million in the previous year. Personal property taxes collected also increased to $0.622 million from $0.616 million; and Excise tax collections decreased to $2.81 million in FY12 from $21.94 million in FYI 1. See the Appendix for'more complete details Finance - General Division This Division is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town and School functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing, activities, including those on behalf of the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction' of the Trust Fund Commissioners). Interest earnings for the General Fund during FY12 were only $155,062 — a few years ago this figure was about $1.7 million before interest rates, began their historic drop. The Town advance refunded $24 million of debt in the spring of 2012 because of Historically low interest rates. The transaction was complex: most of the savings was on excluded debt, so. taxpayers will save $3.8 million over the next ten years. In addition, about $450,000 was saved inside the tax levy and will be applied to other capital projects. General Finance Trust Funds FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Beginning Balances $8,029,097 $8,263,326 $8,501,857 $8,775,298 $8;882,468 Contributions $91,885 $125,896 $292,348 $92,097. $154,858 Disbursements ($215,91.2) ($233,641) ($256,135) ($255,805) ($288,129) Interest $358,255 $346,277 $237,227 $270,878 $258,171 Ending; Balances $8,263;326 $8,501,857 $8,775,298 $8,882,468 $9,025,026 5 The Trust Funds disbursed over $1 million in the past ,five years as shown in the table above. The Hospital Trust Fund .continued to provide aid through the Reading Response Program, which provides skilled health care services, respite care, medical transportation and Lifeline Emergency call systems to Reading residents who meet specific health and income guidelines. Ending Ending Ending Ending 1 -year Ending 1 -year Balance Balance Balance Balance Change Balance Change FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 Cemetery $3,463,268 $3,629,468 $3,710,648 $3,784,637 2.0 % $3,849,339 10% Hospital $4,069,260 $4,156,231 $4,178,520 $4,203,279 0.6% $4,223,461 0.5% Library $66,002 $66,622- $60,930 $62,524 2.6 %" $59,491 - 4.9 %0 Scholarships $124,106 $123,600 $173,131 $171,628 -0.9% $159,428 -7.1 % Veterans $103,195 $103,135 $101,165 $104,503 3.3% $114,130 9.2 % Memorial - Downtown Imp $17,659 $41,100 232.7% Celebration $59,506 $47,086 _ $475608 $44,146. -7.3% $42,804 ` -3.0% Historic $70,287 $66,815 $68;058 $70,925 4.2 % $75,765 6.8% Preservation Elder Services $285,942 $286,227 $411,930 $416,790 1.2% $420,535 0.9% Loans $21,760 $22,672 $23,307 $24,035 3.1% $24,737 2.9 % Finance,- Human Resources Division The Human Resources Division supports the Town (under the direction of the .Town -Manager), Schools (under the direction of the Superintendent), Light Department (under the direction of the RMLD General Manager) and Retiree benefit activities. Employee benefits administered through this Division include health, dental and life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, the sick -leave bank, the Employee Assistance. Program, paid time off, leave of absences and unemployment benefits. Job related injuries covered by worker's compensation or M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 111F (for public safety employees) are also handled by this Division. Worker's compensation is a premium - based program through the Massachusetts Inter- Local Insurance Association (MTIA). The Town is self- insured for job- related injuries to public safety employees. The health insurance program is self - insured through the MIIA - Health Benefits Trust with large losses shared by all members of the Trust. Last year through a competitive bid process the existing carrier was renewed at a 0% change in premium rates. Due to this and a number of significant benefit changes designed to encourage medical cost- efficient behavior for employees the annual health insurance premium costs over the past eight years are a bit less than 2 %. However additional enrollment often caused by spousal job -loss in the private sector have pushed budget` costs closer to 4% at a time when Town revenue growth has been less than 2.5% ' 6 Finance - Technology Division The Technology. Division provides centralized computer network and telecomm unications services as well as distributed internet, audio /video, software and personal computer support and geographic information systems (GIS) mapping for the municipal, government. This division also coordinates many technology activities with both the School and Light Departments. The division is near the latter stages of implementing several new systems. Almost all of these systems are designed to communicate with each other in order to bring a high level of technological efficiency to town government functions in light of recent staff budget,; reductions. Following is a list of'-Projects completed in 2012: a computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA)' system for the Board of Assessors; a new License and Permits system that will encompass everything from building permits through liquor licenses, be integrated into the town's financial accounting system; and a new GIS mapping system available online. Projects nearing completion include extending document storage to the School Department and making search capabilities on public records available to anyone via the internet; releasing a newly designed website that will offer Boards, Committees and Commissions greater flexibility in customizing their own web presence. Town Clerk Elections In 2012, there were four Elections in the Town of Reading; the Presidential Primary and' the Local Election was held on March 6th, the State Primary was held on September 6th . and the Presidential Election was held on November 6th. Election Turnout On March 6th, there were 4,185 votes cast in the Presidential. Primary with 218 Absentee Ballots, a turnout of 24.6 %. On March 6th, there were 4,157 votes cast in the Local' Election with <168 Absentee Ballots, ,a. turnout of 24.5 %. On September 6th there' were 1,369 votes cast in the State Primary with 88 Absentee Ballots, a turnout of 8.0 %. On November 6th there were 14,448 votes cast in the Presidential Election with 1,481 Absentee Ballots, a turnout of 82.2 %. Board of 'Registrars Registrars Krissandra Holmes, Gloria, Hulse, Harry Simmons and Town Clerk Laura A Gemme registered 1,782 voters — up from 658 last year; made 7,148 voter changes (name, address, status); and deleted 9.18 voters in 2012. There were over 4,319 signatures certified on nomination and petition papers for the 2012 election year. Registrars also offered .assistance to voters on election days. Registrars held a voter registration ;day at Reading Memorial High School in 2012. 7 Census The Annual Town Census was conducted in January, entirely by mail, with a total-of 13,019 forms mailed to residences. The local census assists Town Clerks in putting together the Street List (resident book) and the Jury List. Major functions served by an annual local census are: • Information collected for municipal' purposes • School needs • Growth and planning needs • Resident identification, for police and fire • Collection of dog information • Veteran Information • Information for the Jury Commissioners • Determining inactive voter status for voter removal as required by the National Voter Registration Act. Town Meeting Town of Reading held an Annual and Subsequent ;Town Meeting in 2012. The Annual Town Meeting was held in four nights on April 23rd, April 26th, April 30th and May 3rd. The Subsequent Town Meeting was held in two nights on November 13th and November 15th. Vital Statistics and Licensing During the calendar year 2012, the following Vital Statistics were recorded in the Town Clerk's' Office: Births - 269 Marriages — 84 ` Deaths — 346 The Town Clerk's office issued' 2;366 dog licenses, 2 commercial dog kennel licenses and 2 residential kennel licenses, 129 business certificates, 18 renewals for 67 underground storage tanks, and 315 cemetery deeds. Reading stopped selling fishing and hunting licenses in 2012 due to changes by the state. Total receipts collected in the Clerk's Office for the calendar year 2012 amounted to $88,289.80. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Angstrom, CPA Town Accountant Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr.,. CFA. Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director - 8; Town.of Reading, Massachusetts Combining Statement of Revenues,, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Trust Funds Year Ended June 30, 2012 Balance July 1, 2011 Receipts Disbursements Balance June 30, 2 { Non- Bequests and. Investment Non - expendable Expendable Contributions Income Expenditures expendable Expendable Cemetery funds: Charles Lawn 481,709 220,910 20,300 20,529 22,355 502,009 219,084 Forest Glen 653,963 692,521 2,520 38,673 42,251 24,625 656,483 293,310 688,943 490,016 Laurel Hill j1 293,310 872,336 492,106 77,783 - 51,800 22,535 28,344 30,770 924,136 75,357 i Wood End 1 Total cemetery funds 2,301;318 1,483;319' 74,620 110,081 120,000 2,375,938 1,473,400 Hospital funds: 3,872; 98;803 - 3,000 - 3,872 101,803 ! Stephen Foster Anne S. Grouard< 75,000 1,972,250 - 58,970 49,081 75,000 1,982,138 Gilman L. Parker 35,000 2,018,354 650 59,112 525469 35,000 2,025,647 Total hospital funds 113,872 4,089,407 650 121,082 101,550 113,872 4,109,589 I Library funds: 4,000 722 - - 4,722 - - Endowment Appleton/Mansfield 11,000 437 - 334 - 11,000 5,000 771 4,084 Edward Appleton 5,000 '' 3,826 - 258, IL 12 - 3,598 336 R/MBabcock 3,598 224 - 362 - 12,000 763 Stephen Foster 12,000 400 - 36 - 1,000 265 Charles Torrey 229 66 - 500 1,809 Donald Tuttle 500 1,743 - 183 - 5,000 1,444 Elaine & George Long' 5,000 1,261 - 290 - 8,95.2 1,256 1 Barbara Hewitt 8,952 966 _ 49 - 1,613 101 James/Freda Rawstron 1161'3 53 _ Total library funds 52,663 9,861 - 1,689 4,722 48,663 10,828 Scholarship funds: - 5',000 12 500 - 4,511 r Friends of Reading Football - - 234. 25 1,000 7,21 l Kenneth Brown 1,000 7,003 44 50 1,500 13 Nathaniel Hill 1,500 19 - ` Scholarship funds (con't): 9 i Town of Reading, Massachusetts Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Trust Funds Year Ended June 30, 2012 Non- Bequests and Investment Non - expendable Expendable Contributions Income Expenditures expendable Expendable No. Residents Association 11,370 ` 674 - 338 500 300 11,370 5,000, 512 209 " a Gilman L. Parker t 51000 359 _ 149 154 - - 5,407 Torre 5,000 5,253 895' - _ 156 600 , 5,000 451 Carl B. Sawyer C 5;687 78 _ 168. 225 5,687 21 Hal Croft Florence Nichols 16,680 255 - 493` 700 1;200 16,680 30,757 48 105 Dennis Lehane 30,657 398 100 907 444 650 15,000 51 James Klepeis 15,000 257 - 741 500 25,000 1,064 Patron for Older Adults 25,000 ' 824 - - 726 2,325 - °23,352 � Patrick Schettini ` - ` 24,920 33 ° - 1,000- 152 l Joan Clifford Award 1,000 120 - Exemplary teacher award: 370' 458 6,856 5,735 j Arnold Berger 6,856 5,822 - Education loan fund: 702 _ 24,737 Winthrop Parker - 24,035 - Total education funds L24,752' 70,911 5,100: 5,671 .8,033 124,852 73,549 Veterans Memorial 82 883 21,620 6,399 3,228 991 _ 42,936 87,020 27,110 41,100 Downtown Imp & Events - 17,659 65,386 Elder Services' Avis E. Schroeder 10,000 13,433 660 1,197 10,000 - 12,896 264,674 _ i - Dorothy Burbank - 263,595 - 7,587 3,787 6,508 584 126,482 6,482 Patron for Older Adults 126,482 3,280 - Celebration 30,894 _ 871... 2,600 - ' 29,164 General _ _ 13,252 _ 387 - 13,640 400th Historical Preservation - 34,904 704 1,034 - -. ' 36,642 General 13,225 - 386 - - 13,612 400tH celebration - 22,796 2,000 716 Historical Commission - Total trust funds 2;811,970 6,088,156 154,858 258,171 288,129 2,886,827 6 5138,199 10 TOWN OF READING REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR 12 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 2012 REAL ESTATE Committed 2011 -2012 53,014,414.31 Interest and Costs Collected 49,072.89 Abatements & Adjustments 203,692.72 Paid to Treasurer 52,257,249.72 Subsequent Tax Title 175,301.37 Deferred Taxes 20,398:65 Uncollected June 30, 2012 406,844.74 53,063,487.20 53,063,487.20 2011 REAL ESTATE Balance June 30, 2011 437,355.72 Interest and Costs Collected 22,311.93 Abatements & Adjustments 28,783.26 Paid to Treasurer 161,726.81 Taxtitle Taking 64,576.51 Uncollected June 30, 2012 204,581.07 459,667.65 459,667.65 2012 PERSONAL PROPERTY Committed 2011 -2012 626,089.39 Interest and Costs Collected 339.57 Abatements & Adjustments 2,720.06 Paid to Treasurer 620,915.56 Uncollected June 30, 2012 2,793.34 626,428.96 626,428.96 11 2011 PERSONAL PROPERTY . Balance June 30, 2011 .4,303:97 Interest and Costs Collected 427.18 Abatements & Adjustments 0 Paid to Treasurer 1,488.53 Uncollected June 30, 2012 " 3,242:62 4,731.15 4,731.15 2012 EXCISE Committed 2012 E 2,685,461.98 Interest and Costs Collected 20,144.53 Abatements & Adjustments 61,144.52 Paid to Treasurer 2,475,662.85 Uncollected June 30, 2012 168,799,14 2,705,606.51 2,705,606.51 2011 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE Balance 6/30/11 77,226.22 Committed 2011 &2012 257,442.42 Interest and Costs Collected. 22,334.39 Abatements & Adjustments 28,359.04 Paid to Treasurer ` 302,338.50 Uncollected June 30, 2012 26,305.49 357,003.03 357,003.03 2010 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE Balance June 30, 2011 26,970.33 Committed 2011 -2012 , 0 Interest and Costs Collected 10,341.69 Abatements & Adjustments 1,593.33 Paid to Treasurer 22,194;47 Uncollected June 30, 2012 13,524,22 37,312.02 37,312;02 12 2009 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE Balance June 30, 2011 14,81692 Interest and Costs Collected 3,025744 Abatements & Adjustments 745.63 Paid to Treasurer 5,082.43 Uncollected June 3`0, 2012 12,014.60 17,842.36 17,842.36 2008 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE Balance 6/30/11 11,238.69 Interest and Costs ;Collected 1,179.50 Paid to Treasurer 2,799.92 Uncollected June 30, 2012 9,618.27 12,418.19 12,418.19 2007 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE Balance June 30, 2011 14,570.12 Interest and Costs Collected 383.19 Paid to Treasurer' 773.82 Uncollected June 30, 2012 14,179.49' 14,953.31 14,953.31 2006. MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE Balance June 30, 2011 9,114.73 Interest and Costs Collected 676.94 Paid to Treasurer.. 1,336.95 Uncollected June 30, 2012 8,454.72 9,791.67 9,791.67 r 13 OLD EXCISE -2005 & PRIOR Balance June 30, 2011 799.06 Interest and Costs Collected 1,134.10 Paid to Treasurer 1,933.16 Uncollected June 'A 2012 .0 1,933.16 1,933.16 WATER CHARGES' Committed 2011 -2012 5,692,842.24 - Service Charge &;:Final Bill Fee 10,216.79 Interest & Costs Collected 6,011.03 Abatements & Adjustments 40,035.26 Paid to Treasurer 3;927,837.58 Discount for Timely Payments 407,600.57 Added to 2012 Taxes 184,428.75 Uncollected June 30, 2012 1,149,167.90 5,709,070.06 5,7099070.06 SEWER CHARGES Committed 2011 -2012 5,794,506.53 Interests & Costs Collected 6,131.24 Abatements & Adjustments 48,833.44 Paid to Treasurer 3,980,217.98 Discount for Timely Payments _ 416,190.37 Added to 2012Taxes 189,425.31 Uncollected June 30, 2012 1,165,970.67 5,800,637.77 598009637.77 STORM WATER FEES Committed 2012 -2012 430,298.01 interest ,& Costs Collected 336.73 Abatements & Adjustments 682:48 Paid to Treasurer 307,250.60 Discount for Timely Payments - 32,249.94 Added to 2012Taxes 10,212.:64_ Uncollected June 30, 2012 80,239.08 430,634.74 430,634.74 14 ADDITIONAL WATER CHARGES (SPMs & SPCS) - Balance June 30, 2011 1,307.16 Committed 2011 -2012 41,079.76 Paid to Treasurer 38,803.73 Added to 2012Taxes 876.31 Uncollected June 30, 2012 2,706.88 42,386.92 42,386.92 AMBULANCE FEES Committed 2011 -2012 1,172, 3 82.41 Abatements & Adjustments 409,445.11 Paid to Treasurer 51`1,724.68 Uncollected June 30, 2012 251,212.62 1,172,382.41 1,172,382.41 CERTIFICATES OF MUNICIPAL LIENS Certificates Issued 61,400.00 Paid to Treasurer 61,400.00 61,400.00 61,400.00 15 FY 2012 Real Estate Abatements PROPERTY TYPE APP DATE Decision Action Original Val New Value Abated Ab Tax 553 Main Street PP 01/04/12 3/20/2012 Abate $ 4,390 $ - $ 4,390 $ 62.12 10 Hancock Street R 01/04/12 1/24/2012 Abate $ 418,200 $ 402,800 $ 15,400 $ 217.91 102 Gazebo Circle R D1/04/12 1/24/2012'' Abate $ 350,200 $ 310,000. $ 40,200 $ 568.83 7 Perkins Avenue R 01/04/12 1/24/2012 Abate $ 536,400 $ 480,100 $ 56,300 $ 796.65 248 Main Street PP 01/05/12 3/20/2012 Abate $ 4,570 $ - $ 4,570 $ 64.67 149 Summer Ave R 01/09/12: 1/31/2012 Abate $ 919,600 ` $ 803,600 $ 116,000 $ 1,641.40 21 Copeland Avenue R 01/09/12 1/31/2012 Abate $ 737,500 $ 627,800 $ 109,700 $ 1,552.26 660 Main Street C 01/10/12 3/27/2012 Abate $ 423,800 $ 4001900 $ 22,900 $ - 324.04 643 Main Street C 01/11/12 2/712012 Abate $ 748,900 $ 696,300 $ 52,600 $ 744.29 74 Woburn Street R 01/17/12 3/20/2012 Abate $ 398,100_ $ 341,300 $ 56,800 $ 803.72' 10 Linden Street R 01/17/1., 2 2/7/2012 Abate $ 391,700, 359,000 $ 321700 $ 462.71 i 87 Bay State Road R 01/18/12 1/31/2012 Abate $ 560,400 , $ 549,700 $ 10,700 $ 151.41 55 Whitter Road R '- 01/19/12 2/7/2012 Abate $ 433,100 $ 421,700 $ 11,400 $ 161.31 . 1 Charles Street Unit E R 01/19/12 1/31/2012 Abate $ 274,500 $ 260,000 $` 14,500 $. 205.18 137 Main Street PP 1/23/12 ' 3/20/2012 Abate $ 84,950- $ 19,790 $ 65,160 $ 922.01 73 Track Road R° 01/24/12 2/21/2012 Abate $ 257,600 $ 234,400 $ 23,200 $ 328.28 9 b Carnation Circle R 01/26/12 2/21/2012 Abate $ 410,800 $ 381,000 $ 29,800 $ 421.67 70 Walnut Street R 01/26/12 2/21/2012 Abate $ 512,000 $ 503,700 $ 8,300 $ 117.45 37 Willow Street' R 01/30/12 4/3/2012; Abate $ 425,900 $ 390;100 ,,$ 35,800 $ 506.57 � 389 Summer Ave, R 01/30/12 2/21/2012 Abate $ 1 909,800 $ 8491500 $ 60,300 $ 853.25 61 Prescott Street R 01/30/12 4/3/2012 Abate $ 552,000 $ 531;000 $ 21,000 $ 297.15 267 Summer Ave #1 R 01/30/12 4/3/2012 Abate $ 350,700 $ 345,000 $ 5,700 $ 80.66 32 Victoria Ave R " 01/31/12, 2/7/2012 Abate $ 537,300 $ 495,100 $ 42,200 $ 597.13 16 Lafayette Rd R 01/31/12 2/21/2012 Abate $ 380,300 $ 3571600 $ 22,700 $ 321.21 10 Laneton Way R 01/31/12 3/20/2012 Abate $ 530,400 $ 489,000 $ 41,400 $ 585.81 51. Ashley PI R 01/31/12 2/7/2012 Abate $ 8021500 $ 787,300 $ 15,200 $ 215.08 Longfellow Rd r 01/31112 2/7/2012 Abate $ 800 $ - $ 800 $ 11.32 Longfellow Rd r 01/31/12 2/7/2012 Abate $ 800 $ - $ 800 $ 11.32 Union Street r 01/31/1`2 2/7/2012 Abate $ 100' $ - $ 100 $ 1.42 216 Washington Street R . 01/31/12 1/31/2012 Abate $ 330,800 $ 302,000 $ 28,800 $ . 407.52 5 Washington Street C10 R 01/31/12 4/3/2012 Abate $ 207,800. $ 180, 000 $ 27 800 , $ 393.37` � 20 Briarwood Ave R 01/31/12 4/10/2012 Abate $ 506,000 $ 497,700 $ 8,300 $ 117.45 33 Sfiackford Road R 01/31/12 3/20/2012 Abate $ 404,800 $ 335,400 $ 69,400 $ 982.01 16 FY 2012 Real Estate Abatements 33 Maple Ridge Road R 02/01/12 3/20/2012 Abate $ 539,000 $ 498,800 $ $ 40,200 309,800 $ $ 568.83 4,383.67 60 Walkers Brook Dr C 02/01/12 3/20/2012 Abate $ 23,741,100 $ $ 23,431,300 471,400 $ 18,600 $ 263.19 180 Prescott Street ` j R 02/01/12 4/10/2012 ' Abate $ $ 490,000 493,700 -$ 437,000 $ 56,700 $ 802.31 2 Brande Ct C 02/01/12 2/7/2012 Abate $ 451,200- $ 434,700 $ 16,500 $ 233.48 42 Knollwood Rd R 02/01/12 4/10/2012 Abate $ 615,000 $ 604,500 $ 10,500 $ 14$.58 i 22 Latham Lane R 02/01/12 2/7/2012 Abate $ 1,169,200 $ 1,057,100 $ 112,100 $ 11,586.22 228 Main Street C PM- 2/1/12 3/20/2012 Abate L i j. z ; $ 1,619,320 $ 15,362.09 } i 1 i} I' m : }•$`:;..✓)._.i ).L \I ♦,.}X,,,,91 `F A .i. .t_...t s.s,a a w--. ...- ... _ i 10 T�Iagl,trj�l ffi'q'jless Suite 107 - . 161 O ii) itg:Jn: i � x 1'97 '1 749-0006 iovu,,imelansoniteW _j INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Selectmen Town of Reading, Massachusetts" We have audited the accompanying financial statements,of the governmental activi- ties, the.business -type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund' information of the Town of Reading; Massachusetts, as of and for the year ended June 30; 2012, which collectively comprises the Town's basic financial statements as listed in the Table of Contents: These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of Reading's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained an Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States_ Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit . to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures -in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all mate rial respects, the respective financial position of the governmental I activities, the business- type each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund nfor- mation of the Town of Reading as of June 30, 2012, and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows, where applicable, thereof and the respective budgetary comparison for the General Fund for the year then ended in- confo(mity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 18 Add, u t, __ c irta?��i::,MA * Yffs.ci)�n,', ;E :ttz:!r«., 1qH k N&-•u?esanJNH In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated December 21, 2012 on our consideration of the Town's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial report - ing and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an inte- it performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards gral part of an aud and should be considered in assessing the results of our audit. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management's Discussion and Analysis and Schedule of Funding Progress information be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such infor- mation, although not a part of`the basic financial statements, is required by the - Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part ' of financial ;reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited proce- dures to the required supplementary, information in accordance with auditing stand- ards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with evidence suff- cient to express an opinion or provide any assurance. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial state- ments that collectively comprise the Town's basic financial statements. The combin- ing and individual nonmajor fund financial statements are presented for purposes, f additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and- reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opin- ion' the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a whole: December 21, 2612 19 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS As management of the Town of Reading, we offer readers this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Town of Reading for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts reported in this analysis are expressed in thousands. A. OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the basic financial statements. The basic financial statements are comprised of three com- ponents (1) government -wide financial statements, (2) fund financial, state- ments, and (3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements them- selves. Government -wide financial statements. The government -wide financial state- ments are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of our finances in a manner similar to a private - sector business. The Statement of Net Assets presents information on all assets and liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net assets. Over time, increases or decreases in net assets may serve as a useful indicator of whether the finan- cial, position is improving or deteriorating. The Statement of Activities presents information showing how the government's net assets changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net assets are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (eg., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave). Both of the government -wide financial statements distinguish functions that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from other functions that are intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business -type activities). The governmental activities include general government, public safety, educa- ton, public works, health and human services, and culture and recreation. The business -type activities include water supply and distribution, sewer disposal, landfill, electric, and storm water activities. Fund financial statements. A fund is a grouping' of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activi ties or objectives. Fund accounting is used to ensure a n d demonstrate compli 20 ante with finance - related legal requirements. All of the funds can be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds. Governmental. funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially' the same functions reported as ogovern mental activities in the government -wide financial statements. However, unlike the government -wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near -term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may useful in evaluating a government's near -term financing requirements. Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower, than that of the government wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand the long- -term impact of the government's near -term financing deci- sions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities. An annual appropriated budget is adopted for the general fund. A budgetary comparison statement has been provided for the general fund to demonstrate compliance with this budget. Proprietary funds. Proprietary funds are maintained as follows: Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as business- type activities in the government -wide financial statements. Specifically, enter- prise funds are used to account for water, sewer, landfill, .and electricity opera- tions. Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the business-type activities reported in the government -wide financial statements, only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for the water, sewer, landfill, electric, and storm water operations. Water and electric are considered to be major funds. Fiduciary funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government -wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the Town's own programs. The accounting used for fdu ciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds. Notes to financial statements. The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide' and fund financial statements. 21` Other information.. In addition to the basic financial statements and accom panying notes, this report also presents certain required supplementary infor- - mation which is required to be disclosed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America: B. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • As of the close of the current fiscal year, the total of assets exceeded liabili- ties. by $ 231,519 (i.e., net assets), a change of ,$ 5,509 in comparison to the prior year. • ` As of close of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported com- bined ending fund balances of $ 29,379, a change of $ (8,650) in comparison to the prior year. At the end of the current fiscal year, unassigned fund balance for the general • fund was $ 7,852 a change of $ 743 in comparison to the prior year. Total bonds payable at the close of the current fiscal year was $ 38,245, a change of '$ (16,826) in comparison to the prior year-, C. GOVERNMENT -WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS The following is a summary of condensed government -wide .financial data for the current and prior fiscal years. Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011; Current and other assets $ 37,452 ` $ 45,253 $ 49,264 $ 44,283 $ 86,716 $ 89,537 Capital assets 128,670 ` 131,441 89,594 88,109 218,264 219,550 Total assets 166,122 176,694 138,858 132,392' 304,980 309,087 Long -term liabilities outstanding 41,898 54,633 16,642 15,534 58,540 70,167 abilities 6,870 6,499 8,051 6,411 14,921 12,910 Other li Tota liitiesies 48,768 61,132 24,693 `21,945 73,461 83,077 Net assets: Invested in capital assets, net 100,475 88,067 79,844 77,337 180,319 165,404 Restricted 15,580 M 26,050 3,981 5,436 19,561 31,487 Unrestricted 1,299 1,445 30,340 27,674 31,639 29,119 Total net assets $ .117,354 $ 115,562 $ 114,165 $ 110,447 $ 231,519 $ 226,010 (a) The Town used $10,800 of debt reserves to pay down school related debt.' 22 CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 Revenues: Program revenues: Charges for services $ 7,437 $ 6,029 $ 92,725, $ 98,831 $ 100,162 $ 104,860 Operating grants and contributions ' 21,039 21,253 325 1.,784 21,364 23,037 Capital grants and 1,651 770 199 66 1,849 836 contributions General revenues: -. 53,082 54;;465 - = 53,082 51,465 Property taxes 2,834 ` 2,839 - - 2,834 2,839 Excises Penalties, interest, and 842 695 othertaxes 842 695 _ - Grants and contributions not restricted to specific - 7,237 21963 programs 7,237 584 2;963 1,089, - 100 113 684 1,202 Investment income 667: 696 892 839 1,559 1,535 Other Total revenues 95,373 87,799 94,241 101,633` 189;613 189,432 Expenses:, General government ` 4,336 4,247 - _ - 4,336 11,737, 4,247 10,978 Public safety ' " 11,737 631731 10,978 63,373 - 63,731 63,373 Education Public works 7,306, ' 8,462 _ 7,306 8,462 Human services 1,354 1,101 - - 1,354 3,297 1,101 3,076 Culture and recreation 3,297' 3,076 - - 3,706 1,944 Interest on long- term debt 3,706 1,944 - - 956 923 Intergovernmental. 956 - 923 - 77,949 - i85,317 77,949 85,317 Electric - - 4,435 4,735 4,435 4,735 Water - - 5,297 4,931 5,297 4,931 Other` Total expenses . 96,423 94,104 87,681 94,983 184,104 189,087 Change in net assets before transfers (1,050). (6,305) 6,560 6,650 5,509 345 Transfers in (out) 2,842 2,808 (2,842) (2;808) -_ Change in net assets, 1,792 (31497) 3,718 3,842 5,509 345 Net assets - beginning of 115,562 119,059 110,447 106,605 226,010 225,665 year Net assets - end of year $ 117,354 $ 115,562 $ 114,165 $ 110,447 $ 231,519 $ 226,010 23 As noted earlier, net assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial position. At the close of the most recent fiscal year, total net assets were;$ 231,519, a, change of $ 5,509 from the prior year. The largest portion of net assets $ 180,319 reflects our investment in capital assets,( . e.g., land, buildings, machinery, and equipment); less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. These capital assets are . - used to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the investment in capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other - sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. An additional portion of net assets $ 19,561 represents resources that are=sub- ject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining ,balance of unrestricted net assets $ 3=1,639 maybe used to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. Governmental activities. Governmental activities for the year resulted in a change in net assets of $ 1,792. Key elements of this change are as follows: General fund expenditures exceeding revenues $ (2,671) MSBA final.grant payment 4,164` PILOT from RMLD 2,206 Enterprise fund indirect costs 636 Special revenue and perma nent fund revenues exceeding expenditures 1,139 Current year revenue used for the acquisition of capital assets 11232 Depreciation expense exceeding,debt service° principal, exclusive of refunding ( 1,838 Increase in OPEB obligation (2,694) ,Other ' --�- -Z $ 1,792 Total Business -type activities. Business -type activities for the year resulted in a change in-net assets of .$ 3,718. Key elements of this change are as follows: • The electric operations had revenues of $ 83,086 and expenses and transfers of $ 80,156, resulting in a change in net assets of $ 2,930. • The water operations had revenues of $ 5;284 and expenses and transfers of $ 4,813, resulting in a change in net assets of $ 471. l 24 • The sewer operations had revenues of $ 5,476 and expenses and transfers of $ 5,293; resulting in a change in net assets of $ 183. The landfill operations did not report any revenues or expenditures. • The storm water management operations had revenues of $ 396 and expenses of $ 262, resulting in a change in net assets of $ 134. D. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE GOVERNMENT'S FUNDS As noted earlier, fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance- related legal requirements. Governmental funds. The focus of governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing financing requirements. In particular, unassigned fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government's net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year. As of the end of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $ 29,379, a change of $ (8,650) in comparison to the prior year. Key elements of this change are as follows: - General fund expenditures exceeding revenues $ (2,671) General fund special items -(MSBA advanced refunding) (9,791) PILOT from RMLD 2,206 Enterprise fund indirect costs 636 Special revenue and permanent fund revenues exceeding expenditures 1,139 Other 169 Total $ 8,650 The general fund is the chief operating fund. At the end of the current fiscal year, unassigned fund balance of the general fund was ,$ 7,852, while total fund'bal- ance was $ 14,129. As a measure of the general fund's liquidity, it may be useful to compare both unassigned fund balance and total fund balance to total general fund expenditures. Refer to the table` below. 25 Last Six Fiscal'Years Business -type additions: • $ 5,227 in electric improvements' • $ 823 in water improvements ` • , $ 634 in sewer improvements $ 170 in stormwater improvements Additional information on capital assets can be found in the Notes to Financial Statements. Long -term debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, total bonded debt out - standing was $ 38,245, all of which was backed by the full faith and credit of the government. Additional information on capital assets and long -term debt can be found in the Notes to Financial Statements. . G. ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR'S BUDGETS AND -RATES The adopted FY13 General Fund budget of $ 77,505 is a 2.3 %o increase over the prior year. The FYI budget is balanced. FY2013 State aid will bet 12,986. This figure includes a $ 685 increase over original estimates and represents a 3.8% percent increase over prior year. The tax levy for FY13 of $ 55,078 represents a-3.4% increase over the prior year. s The FYI tax rate is $14. per thousand compared to '$ 14.15 in the prior year. Overall, property values decreased 2.0% to $ 3,687,000!. For FY2013; the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Water, and Sewer Commis- sioners; voted to increase Water Rates by 8.3% and Sewer Rates by 14.4% for all customers effective September 2012. These increases are expected to cover all operations, planned infrastructure ;improvements, and debt. The State passed legislation allowing Massachusetts municipalities to pass a Local Option Meals Tax of 0.75% with 100 %° of the revenue going to the Town. j Reading voted to accept.this local option at their November 2010 Town Meeting. ' We received` revenue in FY2012 totaling $ 322. The FY13 revenue budgeted for this tax is $ 300; a OOO c ital improvement project for remodeling The Town is working on a $ 12,000 p our library. The state has approved $ 5,100 of funding for the project. Town meeting must vote for funding of the town's share of the project and a special town wide vote for debt exclusion must be completed within 6 months of the 28 grant becoming available. A Special Town Meeting is scheduled for January 28, - 2013 and the debt exclusion will be voted at an April 2013 local election. At April 2012 Town Meeting; the Town voted to adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, Section 20 which allows the Town to set up an irrevocable trust for;(OPEB), Other Post - Employment Benefits liabilities. Currently, the funds_ set aside in this trust are invested in MMDT, which invests in US Treasuries, commercial paper, and very short -term bonds according to the prudent investor rule set forth in Chapter 203C. The Town is exploring the possibility of investing the funds in th'e (SRBT) State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund administered by PRIM. The SRBT funds are invested in Pension Reserve Investment Trust (PRIT). , Investment in 'PRIT offers higher returns which would reduce the Town's ` unfunded OPEB liability. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Town of Reading's finances for all those with an interest in the government's finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to: Town Accountant Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 29 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS' STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS JUNE 30, 2012 Governmental Business -Type Activities Activities Total ' ASSETS Current: Cash and short -term investments $ 30,946,387 $ 16,432,393 $ 47,378,780 Restricted cash - 19,187,119: 19,187,119 Investments 4,714,352 - 4,714,352 Receivables,: net of allowance for uncollectibles: Property taxes 285,898 285,898 Excises 176,873 - 176,873 User fees 11,204,251 11,204,251 Departmental and other 365;306 - 365,306 Intergovernmental - 380,607 - 380,607 Prepaid assets - 762,930 762,930 Unamortize'd discounts on bonds 7,880 296 81176 Inventory - 1,615,127 1,615,127 Other assets 3,206 - 3,206 Noncurrent: investment in associated companies' - 61,574 61,574 Receivables, net allowance for uncollectibles: Property taxes 497,350 497,350 Deferred charges 73,196 592 73,788 Capital assets being depreciated, net 124,058,370 87,829,725 211,888,095 Capital assets not being depredated 4,612,465 1,763,819 6,376,284 TOTAL ASSETS 166;121,890 138,857,826 304,979,716 LIABILITIES Current: " Warrants payable 1,135,160 5,264,254 _ 6,399,414 Accrued liabilities 3,483,069 717,297 - 4;200,366 Customer advances for construction - 363,459 363,459 Customerdeposits - 631,268 631,268 " Due to retirement trust - 1,000,000 1;000,000 Retainagepayable - 1;104,104- -1,104,104 Other current liabilities 1,147,735 73,611 1,221,346 Current portion of long -term liabilities: Bonds and loans payable 3,535,000 1,022,405 4,557,405 Accrued employee benefits 61,691 116,062 177,753 Unamortized premiums on bonds 204,782 776 205,558 Noncurrent: Bonds and Loans payable, net of current portion 22,920,000 10,167,927 33,687,927 " Accrued employee benefits 1,700,911 2,950,178 4,651,089 Unamortized,premiums on bonds 2,201,221 1,552 2,202,773 Net OPEB obligation; 11,274,086 ` 11784,400 13,058,486 TOTAL LIABILITIES 48,767,759 24,693,189 73,460,948 ` NET ASSETS; Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 100,475,001 79,844,408 180;319,409 Restricted for. Grants and other statutory restrictions 6,767,830 2,635,206 9,403,036 OPES Trust: - 1,344;829 1,344,829 Permanent funds: Nonexpendable 3,575,769 - 3,575,769 Expendable 5,236,851 - 5,236,851 Unrestricted 1,298,680 30,340,194 31,638,874 TOTAL NET. ASSETS $ 117,354,131 $ 114,164,637 $ 231,518,768 See notes to:financiat statements. 30 , TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 " Program Revenues Operating Capital Charges for Grants and Grants and Expenses ` Services Contributions Contributions` Governmental Activities: General government $ 4,335,841 $ 418,125 $ 155,294 $ - Public safety 11,737,641 2,474,053 220,002 - Education 63,730,836 3,651,460 20,368,948 1,312,520 Publicworks 7,306,244 194,417, 1,250 338,230 " Health and human services 9,353,556 67,305 264,113 - Culture and recreation 3,297,133 631,941 29,583 - Debt service interest 3,705,880 - - - Intergovernmental 955,854 Total Governmental Activities 96,422,985 7,437,301. 21,039,190 1,650,750 Business -Type Activities: Electric operations 771949,091 81,764,964 325;007 17,226 Water operations 4,434,989 5,273,387 - - Other 5,296,906 5,686,300 - 181,800 Total Business -type Activities. 87,680,986 92,724,651., 325,007 199,026 Total $ 184,103,971 $ 100,161,952 $ 21,364,197 $ 1,849,776 General Revenues and Transfers: Property taxes Excises Penalties, interest and other taxes Grants and contributions not restricted . to specific programs Investment income Other Transfers, net Total general revenues and transfers Change in Net Assets Net Assets: Beginning of year End of year See notes to financial statements. 31 Net (Expenses) Revenues and Changes in Net Assets Business- . Governmental'- Type Activities Activities Total - $ (3,762,422) $ - $ (3,762,422) (9,043,586) - (9,043,586) (38,397,908) - (38,397,908) ' (6;772,347) - (61772,347) (1,022,138). _ (1,022,138) (2;635,609) ` - (2,635,609) (3;705,880), - (3,705,880) (955,854) - (955,854) (66,295,744) - (66,295,744) - 4;158,106 4,158,106 - 838,398< 838,398 - 571,194 571,194 5,567,698. 5,56T -698 (66,295,744) 5,567,698 (60,728,046) 53,081,786 _ 53,081,786 2,833,703 - 2,833,703 841,939 841,939 7,236,790 - 7,236,790 583,866 100;610 684,476 666,940 891,570 1,558,510 2,842,328 (2,842,328) 68,087,352 (1,850,148) 66,237,204 1,791,608 3,717,550 5,509,158 115,562,523 110,447,087 226,009,610 $ 117,354,131 $ 114,164,637 $ 231;518,768 32 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET ,JUNE 30, 2012 Nonmajor Total - Governmental Governmental General Funds . Funds ASSETS Cash and short -term investments $ 19,050,119 $ 11,896,268 $ 30,946;387 Investments - 4,714,352 4,714,352 Receivables: Property taxes 884,089 - 884,089 Excises 252,649 - 252,649, Departmental and other 363,147, 2,159 365,306 intergovernmental - 380,607 380,607 Other assets 3,206 - 3,206 TOTAL ASSETS' $ 20,553,210 $ 16,993;386 $ ` 37,546;596 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities: Warrants payable $ ` 936;834 $ 198,326 $ 1,135,160. Accrued liabilities 2,880,462 346,445 3,226,907 Deferred revenues 11459,012 94,661 1,553,673 Retainage payable' - 1,104,104 1,104,104 Other liabilities 1,147,735 - 1,147,735 TOTAL LIABILITIES 61424,043 1,743,536 8,167;579 Fund Balances: Nonspendable 3,575,769 3,575,769 Restricted 1,033,133 12,004;680 13,037,813 Committed 2,275;967 - 2,275;967 Assigned 2,968,472 = 21968,472 Unassigned 7,851,595 (330;599) 7,520,996 TOTAL FUND BALANCES 14,129,167 15,249,850 29,379';017 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $ 20,553,210 $ 16,993,386 $ 37,546;596 See notes to financial statements. 33. TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCES TO NET ASSETS OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN THE STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS' ` . JUNE 30, 2012 Total governmental fund balances $ 29,379,017 • Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and,`therefore, are not reported in the funds. 128,670,835 • Revenues are reported on the accrual basis of accounting and are not deferred until collection. 1,377,056, • Governmental funds report the effect of long -term debt issuance costs, premiums, and discounts when debt is first issued,;whereas these amounts are deferred and amortized in the statement of activities. (2,324,927) • in the statement of activities, interest is accrued on outstanding long -term debt, whereas in governmental funds interest is not reported until due. (256,162) • Long -term liabilities, (bonds payable, accrued employee benefits and net OPEB obligation) are not due and payable in the current period, and,.therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds. (39,491;688) . Net assets of governmental activities $ 117,354,131 See notes to financial statements: 34 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS" STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 Nonmajor Total Governmental Governmental General Funds Funds. Revenues: Property taxes $ 53,002,666 $ $ 53,002,666 " Excises 2,752,620 - 2,752,620 Penalties, interest and other taxes 841,939 - 841,939 Departmental 1,566,961 5,442,694 7,009,655 Licenses and permits 165,967 - 165,967 Fines and forfeitures 115,549 - 115,549 Intergovernmental 20,477,810 5,284,556 25,762,366 " Investment income 161,142 397,964 559,106 Other 139,283 343,253 482,536 Total Revenues 79,223,937 11,468,467 90,692,404 " Expenditures: , Current' General government 3,353,843 191,715 3,545,558 Public safety 8,182,521 1,095,369 9,277,890 Education 43,437,852 8,416,097 51,853,949 Public works 4,811,993 734,100 5,546,093 Health and human "services 595,652 497,466 1,093,118 Culture and recreation 1,973,307 565,185 2,538'A92 " Employee benefits 12,441,164 - 12,441,164 Debt service 6,142,478 - 6,142,478 Intergovernmental 955,854 - 955,854 Total Expenditures 81,894,664 11,499,932 93,394,596 Deficiency of revenues over expenditures '`(2,670,727) (31,465) (2,702,192) Other Financing' Sources (Uses): - 1,000,000 ' 1,000,000 Issuance of bonds Transfers in 3,469,547 - 3,469,547 Transfers out - (627,219) (627,219) Total Other financing Sources (Uses) 3,469,547 372,781 3,842,328 Net change before special items 798,820 341,316 1,140,136 Special Items: Final payment of MSBA grant 4,164;368 - 4,164,368 Bond premium on refunding 2,389,383 - 2,389,383 Issuance of refunding bonds 10,620,000 - 10,620,000 Payments to refunding,escrow agent (26,964,333) - (26,964,333) Change from special items (9,790,582) Net change in fund balances (8,991,762) 341,316 (8,650,446) Fund Balances, at Beginning of Year 23,120,929 14,908,534 -- 38,029,463 - Fund Balances, at End of Year $ _ 14,129,167 $ 15,249,850 $ 29,379,017 See notes to financial statements. 35 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 NET CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES -TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS $ (8;650,446) • Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of activities the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense: Capital outlay purchases, net of dispositions 3,252,663 Depreciation " (61023,410) • Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current financial resources are fully deferred in the statement of revenues,,, expenditures and changes in fund balances. Therefore, the " recognition of revenue for various types of accounts receivable " (i.e., real estate and personal property, motor vehicle excise, etc.) differ between the two statements. This amount represents the net change in deferred revenue. 306,917 •' The issuance of long. -term debt (e.g., bonds), provides current financial resources to governmental funds, while the repayment of the principal of long -term debt consumes the financial resources of- governmental funds. Neither"transaction, however, . has any effect on net assets: Issuance of debt (11,620,000) Repayments of debt 29,230,000 Current year amortization of bond premiums and costs, net of deferrals (2,189,830) Increase in other long -term liabilities (OPEB) (2,694,367) = • In the statement of activities, interest is accrued on outstanding long -term debt, whereas in governmental funds interest is not " reported until due. 179,940 " Some expenses reported in the statement of activities, such as compensated' absences, do not require the use of current financial resources and therefore, are -not reported as expenditures in the governmental` funds. 141 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $ 1,791,608 See notes to financial statements. 36 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS GENERALFUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES,;AND EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL FOR THEYEAR ENDED JUNE 30 2012 Budgeted Amounts Variance with Final.Budget Original ` ` Final. Actual Positive Budget Budget Amounts (Negative); Revenues and Transfers: Taxes $ 52;674,378 $ 52,674,378 $ 53,028,882 $ 354,504 Excise taxes 2,900,000 2,900,000 3,074,275 174,275 - Penalties, interest and other taxes 460,000 460,000 519,254 59,254 Departmental 1,475,000 1,475,000 1,567,603 92,603 Licenses and permits 156,000 156,000 165,923 9,923 Fines and forfeitures 130,000 130,000 115,525 (14,475) Intergovernmental 13,039,510 13,039,510 13,296,222 256,712 Investment income ' 200,000 200,000 161,206 (38,794) Other -. _ 140,983 140,983- Transfers in 3,442,497 3,773,497 3,915,818 142,321 Total Revenues and Transfers 74,477,385 74,808,385 75,985,691 1,177,306 Expenditures: General government 3,975,900 3,986,133 3,851,908 134,225 Public safety 8,149,714 8,254,714 - !8,200,572 54,142' Education . 36,286,307 36,261,307 36,196,742 .64;565 Publicworks 5,347,452 5,683,952 51149,727 534,225 Health and human services 646,760 - 646,760 602,153 44,607 Culture and leisure 1,994,936 1,996,436 1,989,134 7,302 Intergovernmental 980,239 980,239 965,854 14,385 Employee benefits 12,712,086 12,615,086 12,458,465 156,621 Debt service 6,063,446 6,063,446 .6,021,688 41,758 Total Expenditures 76,156,840 76,488,073 75,436,243 1,051,830 Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other sources over expenditures (1,679,455) (1,679,688) 549,448 2,229,136 Other Financing Sources: Use of free cash and overlay surplus 984,385 984,618' - (984,618) Use of debt service reserve (advanced refunding) 720,070 720,070 - (720,070) Funding of stabilization reserve (25,000) (25,000) (25,000) - Excess of revenues and other sources over expenditures and other uses $ - $ - $ 524,448 $ 524,448 See notes to financial statements. 37 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS PROPRIETARY FUNDS 'STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS JUNE 30, 2012 Business -Type Activities Enterprise Funds Electric - Division Water Non Major Fund Fund Funds Total ASSETS Current: Cash and short -term investments, $ 9,957,960 $ 3,698,855 $ ' 2,775,578 $ 16,432,393 User fees, netIof allowance for uncollectibles 8,115,722. 1,458,650 1,629,879 11,204,251 Prepaid expenses 762,930 - 762,930 296 Deferred charges - 1,495,337 296 116,833. - 1,615,127 Inventory Total current assets 20,331,949 5,274,634 4,408,414 30,014,997 Noncurrent: Restricted cash and cash equivalents 19,187,119 - - 19,187,.119 Investment in associated companies 61,574 - - 61,574 592 Deferred charges, net of current portion 592 Capital assets being depreciated, net 67,405,075 13,881,630 6,543,020 87,829,725 • Capital assets not being depreciated 1,265,842 211,068 286,909 1,763,819 Total noncurrent assets 87,919,610 14,093,290 6,829;929 108,842,829 TOTAL ASSETS 108,251,559 19,367,924 11,238,343 138,857,826 LIABILITIES Current: Warrants payable 4,934,861: 287,896 41,497 5,264,254 Accrued liabilities 469,906. 182,855' 64,536 717,297 Customer advances for construction 363,459 - - 363,459 Customer deposits 631,268 - - 631,268 1,000,000 Due to retirement trust 1,000,000 - 73,611 73,611 Other current liabilities - Current portion of long -term liabilities: Iayable 847,595' 174,810 1,022,405 Bonds and loans - - 116,062 Accrued employee benefits 116,062 - 776 Unamortized premiums on bonds 776 Total current liabilities 7,51b,556 1,319,122 354,454 9,189,132 Noncurrent: Bonds and loans payable - 10,602,405 165,522 10,767,927 Accrued- employee benefits 2,866,854 2,866,854 55,643' 27,681 2,950,178 ' Unamortized,premiums on bonds - 1,335,089 1,552 318,867 - 130,444 1,784,400 Net OPEB obligation TOTAL LIABILITIES 11,717,499 12,297,589 678,101 24,693,189 NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt - 68,670,917 4,514,663 6,658,828 79,844,408 Restricted for depreciation fund 2,635,206 - - - 2,635,206 1,344,829 Restricted for OPEB trust 1,344,829 23,883,108 2,555,672 3,901,414 30,340,194 Unrestricted TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 96,534,060 $ 7,076,335 $ 10,560,242 $ 114,164,637 See notes tofinancial statements. 38 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS PROPRIETARYFUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 Business -Type Activities Enterprise Funds Electric Division Water Non Major Fund Fund Funds Total " Operating Revenues: Charges for services $ 81,764,964 $ 5,273,387 $ 5,686,300 $ 92,724;651 Total Operating Revenues 81,764,964 5,273,387 5,686,300 92,724;651 Operating Expenses: Personnel expenses = 935;802 539,879 1,475,681 " Non - personnel: expenses - 440,040 202,716 642,756 Intergovernmental 1,351,568 1,772,389 4,128,058 7,252,015 Depreciation 3,552,330 855,934 396,547 4,804;811 Energy purchases 60,361,614 28,337 26;964 60,416,915 " Other 12,118,162 - - 12,118,162 Total Operating Expenses 77,383,674 4,032,502 5,294,164 86,710,340 Operating Income 4,381,290 1,240,885 392,136 6,014,311 Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses): Intergovernmental revenue 325,007 - - 325,007 " Investment income 88,705 8,286 1 3,619 100,610 Interest expense (1,460) (402,487) (2,742) (406,689) Loss :.on disposal of capital assets (563,957) - - (563,957) Other 889,624 1,946 — 891;570 Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) 737,919 (392,255) 877 346;541 Income Before Transfers and Contributions` 5,119,209 848,630 393,013 6,360,852 Capital contributions • 17,226 - 181,800 199,026 Transfers out (2,205,957) (377,367) (259,004) (2,842,328) Change in Net Assets 2,930,478 471,263 315,809 3,717,550 Net Assets at Beginning of Year 93,603,582 6,599,072 10,244;433 110,447,087 Net Assets at End of Year $ 96,534,060 $ 7,070,335 $ 10,560,242 $ 114,164,637 See notes to financial statements. 39 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 Business -Type Activities Enterprise Funds Electric ; Division Water - Non Major Fund Fund Funds Total Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Receipts from customers and users $ 83,250,940 $ 5,262,324 $ 5,683,006 $ 94,196,270 Payments to vendors and employees (72,408,534) (928,167) (659,716) (73,996,417) (781,977) Customer refund, purchase power, and fuel charge adjustments (781,977) Payments to other governments 1,7( 72,389) 4,128,058 (5,900,447) Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities 10,060,429 2,561,768 895,232 13,517,429 Cash Flows From Noncapital Financing Activities: 516,183 MMWEC refund 516,183 325,007 - 325,007 FEMA Grant 373,441 1,946 - 375,387 Other Transfer out (2,205,957) (377,367) (259,004) ., (2,842,328) " Net Cash (Used For) Noncapital Financing Activities (991,326) (375,421) (259,004) (1,625,751) Cash Flows From Capital and Related Financing Activities - 2,050,000 222,200 2,272,200 Proceeds from issuance of bonds and notes (5,226,695) (823,009) (803,902) ' (6,853,606) " Acquisition of capital assets 17,226 181,800 199,026 Capital grants and contributions (1,370,000) (117,964) - 1,487,964 ( ) Principal payments on bonds and notes (1,460) 402,487 2,742 (406,689) Interestexpense. Net Cash (Used For) Capital and Related Financing Activities (5,210,929) (545,496) (520,608) (6,277,033) Cash Flows From Investing Activities: ( 585, 553 ) (Increase) decrease in restricted cash and investments (585,553) - 3,619 100,610 Investment income 88,705 8,286 Net Cash Provided By (Used For) Investing Activities (496,848) 8,286 3,619 (484,943) Net Change in Cash and Short-Term Investments 3,361,326 1,649,137 119,239 5;129,702 Unrestricted Cash and Short Term Investments, Beginning of Year 6,596,634 2,049,718 2,656,339 11,302,691 Unrestricted Cash and Short Term Investments, End of Year $' 9,957,960 $ ' 3,698,855 $ 2;775,578 $ 16,432,393 Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash Provided By (Used Forl Operating Activities: $ 4,381,290 $ - 1,240,885 $ 392,136 $ 6,014,311 Operating income Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:: 3,552,330 855,934 396,546 4,804,810 Depreciation Changes in assets and liabilities: 634,116 (11,063) (8,7 614,290 User:fees receivables Inventory and,prepayments: 81,110 38,397 551 551 120,058 Other assets,- (62,531) 296 269,127 - 11,105 296 217,701 Warrants payable 127,463 74,026 - 201,489 Accrued liabilities 177,362 16,067 72,797 266,226 ' Other liabilities 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 Due to retirement trust' 169,289 78,099 30,860 278,248 OPEB liability Net Gash Provided By (Used Far) Operating Activities $ 10,060,429 $ 2,561,768 $ 895,232 $ 13;517,429 See notes to financial statements. 40 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS FIDUCIARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS JUNE 30, 2012 ' Municipal Light - Pension Pension Trust OPEB Agency Trust Fund Funds Trust Fund Funds ASSETS - Cash and short'term investments $ 114,223 $' 4,476,777 $ 500,034 $ 323,489 Investments 90,394,414 - - Accounts receivable 117,121 Due from proprietary fund _ = 5,301 Other - Total Assets 90;625,758 5,476,777 500,034 328,790 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Warrants payable _ - - 27,583 Other liabilities 201,265 - - 301,207 Total Liabilities 201,265 - - 328,790 NET ASSETS Total net assets held in trust for pension benefits and other purposes $ 90,424,493 $ 51476,777 $ 500,034 ` $ - See notes to financial statements. 41 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS FIDUCIARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN .FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS " FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 Municipal Light Pension Pension OPEB Trust Fund Trust Funds Trust Fund Additions: Contributions: Employers $ 4,420,321 $ 1,000,000 $ 500,000 Intergovernmental 385,031 - Plan members 1,983,473 - Other Total contributions 18,712 6,807,537 1;000,000 500,000 Investment Income: Increase in fair value of investments 16,985 25,605 34 Less: management fees (447,309) ` 34 Net investment income (43024 25,605 Total "additions 6,377,213 1,025,605 500,034 Deductions: Benefit payments to plan members, beneficiaries, and other systems 7,979,615 - Refunds and transfers to other systems, 104,924 - - Administrative expenses 87,488 - Other - 1;336,326 - Total deductions 8,172,027 1,336,326 - Net increase (decrease) (1,794,814) " " (310,721) 500,034 Net assets: Beginning of year 92,219,307 5,787,498 - End of year $ 90,424,493 $ 5,476,777 $ 500;034 See notes to financial statements. 42 Notes to Financial Statements 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accounting policies of the Town of Reading (the Town) conform to; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applicable to govern- mental units. The following is a summary of the more significant policies: A. Reporting Entity The government is a municipal corporation governed by an elected Board of Selectmen. As required by generally accepted accounting principles, these financial statements present the government and applicable com- ponent units for which the government is considered to.be financially accountable. In fiscal year 2012, it was determined that no entities met the required GASB 39 criteria of component units. The Reading Contributory Retirement System was established to provide retirement benefits primar- ily to employees and their beneficiaries. The System is presented using the accrual basis of accounting and is reported as a pension trust fund in the fiduciary fund financial statements: Additional financial information of the System can be obtained by contacting the System located at 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867. B. Government -wide and Fund Financial Statements Government -wide Financial Statements The government -wide financial statements (i.e.,. the Statement of Net Assets and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets) report information on all of the nonfiduciary activities of the primary government. For the most part, the effect of interfund activity has been removed from these statements. Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business -type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees and charges for support: The Statement of Activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of .a given function or segment is offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those, that are clearly identifiable with a specific func- tion or segment. Program'' revenues include (1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or directly `benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment and (2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not properly included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues. 43 Fund Financial Statements Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds; proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds, even though the latter are excluded from the government -wide financial statements. Major individual govern-' mental funds and major individual enterprise funds' are reported as sepa- rate columns in the fund financial statements. C. Measurement Focus Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation Government -wide Financial Statements The government -wide financial statements are reported using the eco- nomic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting, as is the proprietary fund and fiduciary fund financial statements. Reve- nues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are levied. Grants and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all eligi- bility requirements imposed by provider have been met. As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the govern- ment-wide financial statements. Amounts reported as program revenues include (1) charges to customers or applicants for goods, services, or privileges provided, (2) operating grants and contributions, and (3) capital grants and contributions, includ- ing special assessments. Internally dedicated resources are reported as general revenues rather than as program revenues. Likewise, general revenues include all taxes and excises. Fund Financial Statements Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measur- able and available. Revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period 'or soon enough thereafter to pay .Liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the government considers property tax revenues to be available if they are rcollected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. 'All other revenue` items are consid- ered to be measurable and available only when cash is received by the government. Expenditures generally are rec orded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service expendi- tures; as well as expenditures related to compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recorded only when payment is due. The government reports the following major governmental funds: 44 • The general fund is the government's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial resources of the general government, except those required to be accounted for in another fund. Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues, and expenses from non - operating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and; producing and delivering goods inconnectionwith a proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues of the enterprise fund are charges to customers for sales and services. Operating expenses for enterprise funds include the cost of sales and services, administrative expenses and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and expenses not.meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses. 'Private-sector standards of accounting and financial reporting issued prior to December 1, 1989 generally'are followed in both the government -wide and proprietary fund financial statements to the extent that those stan- dards do not conflict with or contradict guidance of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Governments :also have the option of fol- 'lowing subsequent private- sector guidance for their business -type activi- ties and enterprise funds, subject to this same .limitation. The government has elected :not to follow subsequent private-sector guidance. The government reports the following major proprietary funds: • Electric Enterprise Fund Water Enterprise Fund The government reports the following fiduciary funds • The pension trust.fund accounts for the activities of the Employees Contributory Retirement System, which accumulates resources for pension benefit payments to qualified employees. • The municipal light pension trust fund accounts for the activities of the Municipal' Light ` Employees Contributory Retirement System, which accumulates resources for pension benefit. paymentsto qualified employees. • The OPEB.trust fund accounts for reserves set'aside by the Town to fund future OPEB costs. • The agency .fund is custodial in nature and do not involve m asurements D. Cash and.Short -Term Investments Cash balances from all funds, except those required to be segregated by law, are combined to forma consolidation of cash. Cash balances are 45 invested to the extent available, and interest earnings are recognized in the General Fund. Certain ,special revenue, proprietary, and fiduciary funds segregate cash, and investment earnings become a part of those funds: Deposits with financial institutions consist primarily, of demand deposits, - certificates of deposits, and savings accounts. A cash and investment pool is `maintained that is available for use by all funds. Each fund's portion of this pool is reflected on the combined' financial statements under the cap- tion "cash and short-term investments The interest earnings attributable to each fund type are included under investment income: For purpose of the statement of cash flows, the proprietary funds consider investments with original maturities of three months or less to be short- term investments. E. Investments State and local statutes place certain limitations,on the nature of deposits and investments available. Deposits in any financial institution may not exceed certain levels within the financial institution: Non - fiduciary. fund . investments can be made in securities issued by or unconditionally guar- anteed by the U.S. Government or agencies that have a maturity of one year or less from the date of purchase and repurchase agreements guar- anteed by such securities with maturity dates of no more than 90 days from the date of purchase. Investments for the Contributory Retirement System and Trust Funds consist of marketable securities, bonds and short -term money market investments. - Investments are carried at market value. F. Property Tax Limitations Legislation known as "Proposition 2Y2" limits the,amount of revenue that can be derived from property taxes. The prior fiscal year's tax levy limit is used as a base and cannot increase by more than 2.5 percent (excluding new growth); unless an override or debt exemption is voted. The actual fiscal year 2012 tax levy reflected an excess capacity of $ 1,993. G. Inventories Inventories are valued at cost using the first -in /first -out (FIFO) method. The costs of: governmental fund -type inventories are recorded as expendi- tures when purchased rather than when consumed. No significant inven tory balances were on hand in governmental funds. -46 H. Capital Assets Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and infrastruc- ture assets are reported in the applicable governmental or business -type activities columns in the governm ent-wide financial statements. Capital assets are defined by the government as assets with an initial individual cost of more than $ 5,000 and an estimated useful life in excess of two years. Such assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of donation; The costs of normal' maintenanceand repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend assets lives are not capitalized. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as pro- jects are constructed. Interest incurred during the construction phase of capital assets of business -type activities is included as part of the capital - ized value of the assets constructed. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight -line, method over the following estimated useful Fives: Assets Years Land improvements 20 Buildings and improvements 20 -40 Machinery, equipment, and furnishings 3 -20 Infrastructure 50 1. Compensated Absences It is the government's policy to permit; employees to accumulate earned but unused vacation and sick pay benefits. All vested sick and vacation pay is accrued when incurred in the government -wide, proprietary, and fiduciary fund financial statements. A liability for these amounts is reported in governmental funds only if they have matured, for example, as a result of employee resignations and retirements. J. Lonq -Term Obligations In the government -wide financial statements, and proprietary fund types in the fund financial statements, long -term debt, and other long -term obliga- tions are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities, business -type activities, or proprietary fund type statement of net assets. 47 K. Fund Equity Fund equity at the governmental fund financial reporting level is classified as "fund balance ". Fund equity for all other reporting is classified as "net assets ". Fund Balance - Generally, fund balance represents the difference between the current assets and current liabilities. The Town reserves those portions of fund balance that are legally segregated for a specific future use or which do not represent available, spendable resources and therefore, are not available for appropriation or expenditure. Unassigned fund balance indicates that portion of fund balance that is available for appropriation in future periods. The Town's fund balance classification policies and procedures are as follows: 1) Nonspendable funds are either unspendable in the current form (i.e., inventory or prepaid items) or can -never be spent (i.e. perpetual care). 2) 'Restricted funds are used solely for the purpose in which the fund was established. In'the case of special revenue funds, these funds are created by statute or otherwise have external constraints on how the funds can be expended. 3) Committed funds are reported and expended as a result of motions passed by the highest decision making authority in the government (i.e., the Town Meeting). 4) Assigned funds are used for specific purposes as established by management. These funds, which include encumbrances, have been assigned for specific goods and services ordered but not yet paid for. This account also includes fund. balance (free cash) voted to be used in the subsequent fiscal year. 5) Unassigned funds are available to be spent in future periods. ; When an expenditure is incurred that would qualify for payment from multi - ple fund balance types, the Town uses the following order to liquidate lia- bilities: restricted, committed, assigned and unassigned: Net Assets - Net assets represent the difference between assets and lia- bilities. Net assets invested in capital assets, net of related debt, consist of capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation-, reduced by the outstand- ing balances of any borrowing used for the acquisition, construction or improvement of those assets. Net assets are reported as restricted -when there are limitations imposed on their use either through the enabling leg - islation adopted by the Town or through external restrictions imposed by 48 creditors, grantors, or laws or regulations of other governments. All other net assets are reported as unrestricted. L. Use of Estimates The preparation of basic financial statements in conformity with generally ...accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures for contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the -basic financial statements, and the reported amounts of the revenues and Oxpenditures/expense& during the fiscal year. Actual results could vary from estimates that were used. 2. StewardshiD. ComDlian6e. and Accountabillitv A. Budaetary Information At the annual town meeting, the Finance Committee presents an operating and capital budget for the proposed expenditures-of the fiscal year com-, mencing the following.July 'l. The budget, as enacted by town meeting, establishes the legal level of control and specifies that certain appropria-, tions are to be funded by particular revenues. The original budget is amended during the fiscal year at special town meetings as required by changing conditions. In cases of extraordinary or unforeseen expenses,,- the Finance Committee is empowered to transfer funds from the Reserve Fund (a contingency a I ppropriation) to a departmental appropriation. "Extraordinary" includes expenses which are not in the usual line, or are great or exceptional. "Unforeseen" includes expenses which are not-fore.! -s . een as of the time of the annual meeting when appropriations are voted. Departments are limited to the line items as voted. Certain items may exceed-the line item budget as approved if it is for an emergency and for the safety of the general public.- These items are'limited by the Massa- chusetts General Laws and must be raised in the next year's tax rate. Formal budgetary integration is employed as a management control device during the year for the General Fund and'Proprietary Funds. Effective budgetary control is achieved for all other funds through provi- sions of the Massachusetts General Laws. At year-end, appropriation balances lapse, except for certain unexpended capital items and encumbrances which will be honored during the subse- quent year.. 49 B. Budgetary Basis The General fund final appropriation appearing on the "Budget and Actual" page of the fund financial statements represents the final amended budget after all reserve fund transfers and supplemental appropriations. C. Budget1QAAP Reconciliation The budgetary data for the general and proprietary funds is based upon accounting principles that differ from generally accepted accounting prin- ciples (GAAP). Therefore, in addition to the GAAP basis financial state - ments, the results of operations of the general fund are presented in accordance with budgetary accounting principles to provide a meaningful comparison to budgetary data. The following is a summary of adjustments made to the actual ,revenues and other sources, and expenditures and other uses, to conform to the budgetary basis of accounting. Revenues Expenditures and Other and Other General Fund Financing Sources Financing Uses Revenues /Expenditures (GAAP Basis) $ 79,223,937 $ 81,894,664 Other financing sources /uses (GAAP Basis) 3,4691547 - Special items (GAAP Basis) 17,173,751 26,964,333 Subtotal (GAAP Basis) 99,867,235 108,858,997 Reverse beginning of year appropriation carryforwards from expenditures - (1,006,105) Add end -of -year appropriation carryforwards from expenditures - 1,492,525 To reverse the effects of special items (17,1`73,751) (26,964,333) To reverse the effects of non - budgeted State contributions for teacher retirements (7,181,588) (7,181,588) To record stabilization fund 331,000 (25,000) Other 142,795 286,747 Budgetary Basis $ 75,985,691 $ 75,461,243 50 3. Cash and Short -Term Investments Custodial Credit Risk - Deposits. Custodial credit risk is the risk that in the _event of a bank failure, the Town's and.Contributory Retirement System's (the System) deposits may not be returned. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 55, limits the Town's deposits "in a bank or trust company or banking company to an amount not exceeding sixty percent of the capital and surplus of such bank or trust company or banking company, unless satisfac- tory security is given to it by such bank or trust company or banking company for such excess. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32, Section 23, limits the System's deposits "in a bank or trust company to an amount not exceed - ing ten percent of the capital and surplus of such bank or trust company. The Town and System do not have a deposit policy for custodial credit.risk. As of June 30, 2012, $ 7,682,687 of the Town's and $ 5,180 of the System's bank balances of -$ 76,209,443 and $ 179,584, respectively, were exposed to custodial credit risk: However, the System's entire exposed balance was on deposit with the Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust (MMDT). 4. Investments A. Credit Risk Generally, credit risk is the risk that an 'issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. For short-term invest- ments that were purchased using surplus revenues, Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 55, limits the Town's investments to the top rating issued by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSROs). The Town and System do not have a policy for credit risk. Presented below (in thousands) is the actual rating as of year -end for each investment of the Town: Exempt Rating as of Year -end Fair From Investment Type Value Disclosure Aaa Aal Aa3 A2 A3 Baal Corporate bonds $ 675 $ $ - $ - 98 $ 98 $ 120 $ 258 $ 101 Corporate equities 1,854 - 1,854 - - - - - Certificates of deposits 1;683 - Federal agency securities 502 - 502 _ - - Total investments $ 4,714 $ 3,537 $ 502 $ 98 $ 98 $ 120 $ 258 $ 101 51 Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 32, Section 23, limits the investment of,System funds, to the extent not required for current disbursements,' in the PRIT Fund or in securities, other than mortgages or collateral loans, which are legal for the investment of funds in savings banks under the laws of the Commonwealth, provided that no more than the established percentage of assets, is invested in anyone security. At June 30, 2012, the Contributory Retirement System maintained its invest-, menfs in the State Investment Pool* with a fair value of $ 90;394,414. This investment type is not rated: *Fair value is the same as the value of the pool share. The Pension Reserves Investment Trust was created. under Massachusetts- General Law, Chapter 32, Section 22, in December 1983. The Pension Reserves Investment Trust is operated under contract with a private investment advisor, approved by the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board. The Pension Reserves Investment Management Board shall choose an investment advisor by requesting proposals from advisors and reviewing such proposals based on criteria' adopted under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30B. B. Custodial Credit Risk The custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty (e.g. broker- dealer) to a transaction, a govern- ment will not be able to recover the value of its investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of another party. The Town and System do not have policies for custodial credit risk. The System's investments of $90,394,414 were exposed to custodial credit risk as uninsured and uncollateralized. However, the investments were held in the State Investment Pool (PRIT). Of the Town's investment of $ 4714,352, the government has a custodial credit risk exposure of $ 4,714,352 because the related securities are uninsured, unregistered and held by the Town's brokerage firm, which is also the Counterparty to these securities. The Town manages this custo- dial credit risk with SIPC and excess SIPC. C. Concentration of Credit Risk The Town places no limit on the amount the Town may invest in any one issuer. Investments in any issuer (other , than U.S. Treasury securities and mutual funds) that represent 5% or more of total investments are as follows (in thousands): 52 Investment issuer Amount SPDR S &P 500 ETF $ 1,385 People's United Bank certificate of deposit 1,000 Freddie Mac - FreddieNotes 502 iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund 348 Total $ 3,235 Massachusetts General Law Chapter. 32, Section 23 limits the amount the System may invest in any one issuer or security type, with the exception of the PRIT Fund. The System does not have an investment in one issuer greater than 5% of total investments, with the exception of the PRIT4 Fund. D. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will ad- versely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes zin , market interest rates. The Town and System do not have` a`formal investment policy that limits investment maturities as a means of managing its exposure to fair value losses arising from increasing interest rates. Information about the sensitivity of the fair values of the Town's invest- ments to market interest rate fluctuations 'is as follows: Investment Maturities (in Years) Fair Less Investment Type Value Than 1 1-5 6 -10 Debt- related Securities: Corporate bonds $ 675 $ - $ 60 $ 615 Federal agency securities 502 - - 502 Total $ 1,177 $ $ 60 $ 1,117 E. Foreicgn Currency Risk Foreign currency risk is the risk that changes in foreign exchange rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. The Town and System do not have- policies,for foreign currency risk: 53 . 5. Taxes Receivable Real estate and personal property taxes are levied and based on values assessed on January 1st of everyyear. Assessed values are established by the Board of Assessor's for 100% of the estimated fair market value. Taxes are due on a quarterly basis and are subject to penalties and interest if they are not paid by the respective due date. Real estate and personal property taxes levied are recorded as receivables in the fiscal year they relate to. Fourteen days after the due date for the final tax bill for real estate taxes, a demand notice may be sent to the delinquent taxpayer. Fourteen days after the demand notice has been sent, the tax collector may proceed to file a lien against the delinquent taxpayers' property. The Town has an ultimate right to foreclose on property for unpaid taxes. Personal property taxes cannot be secured through the lien process. Taxes receivable'at June 30, 2012 consist of the following (in thousands): Real Estate 2012 $ 222 222' Personal Property 2012 3 2011 3 2010 5 2009 2 2008 2 Prior 6 , 21 Tax Liens .553 Deferred Taxes 88 Total $ 884 6. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The receivables reported in the accompanying entity -wide financial state- ments reflect the following estimated allowances for doubtful accounts (in thousands): Governmental Property taxes $ 101 Excises 76 54 7. Transfers In /Out The Town's routine transfers include transfers made to move (1) unrestricted revenues or balances that have been collected or accumulated in the general Fund to other funds based on budgetary authorization, and (2) revenues from a fund that by statute or budgetary authority must collect them to funds that are required by statute or'budgetary authority to expend them; The transfers from the water and sewer funds to the general fund are made to cover indirect costs of water and sewer funds incurred in the general fund. The transfer from the electric division fund to the general fund is a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). The Town reports interfund transfers between many of its funds. The sum of all transfers presented in the table agrees with the sum of interfund transfers presented in the governmental fund financial statements. The following is an analysis of interfund transfers made in fiscal year 2012. Fund Transfers In Transfers Out General Fund $ 3,4691547 $ - Nonmajor Governmental Funds: Revolving funds 146,748 Receipts reserved for appropriation 325,000 Gifts and donations 100,000 Town capital project funds - 55,471 - Major Enterprise Funds: Electric Division fund - 2,205,957 Water fund - 377,367 Nonmajor Enterprise Funds: Sewer fund 259,004 Total $ 3,469,547 $ 3,469,547 8. Capital Assets Capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2012 was as follows (in thousands): 55' Land 1,450 - 1,450' Construction in progress 314 - 314 Total capital assets, not being depreciated 1,450 314 - 1,764 Business- type activities capital assets, net $ 88,109 $ 2,049 $ (564) $ 89,594_ 56 - Beginning , Ending I i Balance Increases Decreases Balance Governmental Activities: Capital assets, being depreciated: Land improvements $ 3;302 $ 350 $ - $ 3,652 Buildings and improvements 131,660 1,838 - 133,498 Machinery, equipment, and furnishings ' 9,101 538 (294) 9,345 Infrastructure 37,379 - (2,098) 35,281 Total capital assets, being depreciated 181,442 2,726 (2,392) 181,776 Less accumulated depreciation for: Land improvements (769) (138) - (907) - Buildings and improvements (28,185) (3,651) - (31,836) Machinery, equipment, and furnishings (3,664) (846) 294 (4,216) Infrastructure (21,469) (1,388) 2,098 (20,759) Total accumulated depreciation (54;087). (61023) 2,392 Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 127,355 (3,297) - 124,058 - Capital assets, not being depreciated: Land 3,939 42 3,981 Construction in progress 147 547 (63) 631 Total capital assets, not being depreciated 4,086 589 (63) 4,612 Governmental activities capital assets, net $ 131,441 $ (2,708) $ (63) $ 128,670 Beginning , Ending Balance Increases Decreases Balance Business -Type, Activities: Capital assets, being depreciated: Land improvements $ 11437 $ , - $ - $ 1,437 Buildings and improvements 16,634 367 (140) 16,861 Machinery; equipment, and furnishings 33,261 512 (195) 33,578 Infrastructure 103,747 5,661 (4,984) 104,424 Total capital assets, being depreciated 155,079 6,540 (5,319) 156,300 Less accumulated depreciation for: ` - Land improvements (118) (70) - (188) Buildings and improvements (9,443) (509) 140 (9,812) Machinery,; equipment, and furnishings (18,230) , (1,225) 195 (19,260) Infrastructure (40,629) (3,001) 4,420 (39,210) Total accumulated: depreciation (68,420) (4;805) 4,755 68,470) Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 86,659 1,735 (564) 87,830 Capital assets, not being depreciated: Land 1,450 - 1,450' Construction in progress 314 - 314 Total capital assets, not being depreciated 1,450 314 - 1,764 Business- type activities capital assets, net $ 88,109 $ 2,049 $ (564) $ 89,594_ 56 - Amount Serial Outstanding Maturities Interest as of Governmental Activities: Throu -q h Rates % 6/30/12 Memorial High School 03115/24 4.22% $ 3,280,000 Barrow Elementary School 06/30/24 3.96% 1,505,000 Wood End Elementary School 06/30/24 _ 3.96% 1,800,000 Wood End Elementary School 06/30124 3.92 % 120,000 Wood End Elementary School 04/15/24 3.94 % 360,000 Wood End Elementary School 04/15/24 3,94% 540,000 Downtown Improvement projects 11/01/17 3.45% 390;000 Fire Engine 11/01/12 3.45% 80,000 Turf Field improvements 11/01/12 3.45% 75,000 Joshua Eaton refunding 07/01/13 3.05% 40,000 Birch Meadow refunding 07/01/12 3.05% 10;000 Parker School refunding 07/01/17 3.05% 1,140,000 Ladder truck 07/01/17 3.05% 480,000 Tennis courts 07/01112 3.05% 95;000 Financial hardware and software 01/27/13 2.00% 275;000 Fire truck 08/01/14 4.61% 315,000 Energy Improvements 08/01/24 4.61% 4,330,000 RMHS Refinance 02/01/24 2.25% 10,440;000 Coolide refinance 02/01/15 0.59% 180,000 Killam Roof 02/01/22 1.83% 670;000 Birch Meadows windows 02/01/22 1.83% 330,000 Total Governmental Activities: $ 26,455,000 Amount Serial Outstanding Maturities Interest as of Business -Type Activities Throu h Rates %0 6/30/12 Water treatment plant 06/30/15 3.38% $ 300,000 MWRA buy -in 04/15/27 4.00% 2,380,000 MWRA buy -in 11/01/27 3.05% 6,240,000 Water demo 07101/17 3.05% 480,000 MWRA water system pipeline 08/15/21 0.00% 2,050,000 MWPAT septic 02/01112 0;00% 10,464 MWRA -sewer 08/15/12 0.00 % 8,866 MWRA sewer 08/20/14 0.00% 98,802 MWRA sewer 08/15/1.6 0.00 % 222,200 Total Business -Type Activities: $ 11,790,332 58 B. Future Debt Service 1,763 62 The annual payments to retire all general obligation long -term debt outstanding as of June 30, 2.012 are as follows: Unamortized premium Governmental Principal Interest Total 2013 $ 3,535,000 $ 1,959,040 ` $ 5,494,040 2014 3,010,000 1,928,275 4,938,275 2015 2,135,000 852,730 2,987;730 2016 2,030,000 778.;458 2,808,458 2017 2;0451000 692,960 2,737,960 2018-2022 9,555,000 21194,367 11,749,367 2023-2025 4,145,000 284,530 ` 4,429,530 Total $ 26,455,000 $ 8,690,360 $ 35,145,360 The general fund has-been designated as the sole source to 'repay the governmental -type ,general obligation debt outstanding as of June 30, 2012: Business -Type Principal Interest Total 2013 $ 1,022,405 $ 366,670 $ 1_,389,075 2014 1,013,539 339,905 1,353,444 - 2015 1,013,539 312,340 1,325,879 2016 880,605 284,531: 1,165,136 2017 880,605 256;783 1,137,388 2018 -2022 3,859,639 919,097, ,' 4,778,736 2023 - 2027 2,730,000 367,688 3,097,688 2028 390,000 7,800 397,800 Total $ 11,790,332 $ 2,854;814, $ 14,645,146 C. Changes in General Long -Term Liabilities During the year ended June 30, 2012, ` the following changes occurred in long -term liabilities (in thousands): Equals Total Total Less Long -Term Balance Balance Current Portion 7/1/11 Additions Reductions 6130/12 Portion 6/30/12 Governmental Activities Bonds payable $ 44,065 ;; $ 11,620 $ (29,230) $ 26,455 $, (3,535) $ 22;920 Other: Accrued employee benefits 1,763 62 (62)' 1,763 (62) 1;701 Unamortized premium .on bonds 225 2,389 (208) 2,406 (205) 2,201 Net OPEB obligation 8,580 6,164 (3,470), 11,274 = 11,274 Totals $ 54,633 $ 20,235 $ (32,970) $ 41,898. $ (3,802) $ 38,096 59 Equals. Total Total Less Long- Term Balance Balance Current Portion Additions Reductions 6/30112 Portion 6/30/12 Business -Type Activities Bonds payable $ 11,006 $ 2,272 $ (1,488) $ 11,290 $ (1,022) $ 10,768 Other: Accrued employee benefits 3,019 104 (57) 3,066 (116) 2,950 Unamortized'premium on bonds 3 (1) 2 (1) 1 Net OPEB obligation 1,506 792 514 1,784 - 1,784 Totals $ 15,534 $ 3,168 $ (2,060) , $ 16,642 $ ' -(1,139) $ 15;503 D. Bond Authorizations Long -term debt authorizations which have not been issued or rescinded as of June 30 2012 are as follows: Purpose Amount MWRA water system pipeline $ 235,000 Killam School .remodeling 221,162 Birch Meadow School remodeling 38,354 Total $ 494,516 E. Advance and Current Refundings Current Year On March 7, 2012, the'Town issued general obligation bonds in the amount of $ 10,620,000 with a variable interest rate °ranging from 3.0% to 5.0% to, with the use of the Town's Debt Service reserve account, advance refund $ 25,045,000 of term bonds with an interest rate of 4.22 %. The term :bonds mature on March 15, 2024 and are callable on March 15, 2014. The general obligation bonds were issued at 1.99°lo and, after paying issuance costs of $` 89,238, the net proceeds were $ 12;804,T13. The net proceeds from the issuance of the general obligation bonds were used to purchase U.S. gov ernment securities and those securities were deposited in an irrevocable trust with an escrow agent to provide debt service payments until the term bonds are called on March 15, 2014. The advance refunding met the requirements of an in- substance debt defeasance and the term bonds were removed from the Town's' financial statements. As a result of the advance refunding, the Town reduced its total debt ser vice cash flow requirements by $ 4,849,985, which resulted in an eco- nomic gain (difference between the present value of the debt service pay ments on the old and new debt) of $ 2,496,517. 60 Defeased debt still outstandina at June 30 2019 is 1; 92 73nr;i;n 12. Restricted Net Assets The accompanying entity -wide financial statements report restricted net assets when external constraints from grantors or contributors are placed on net assets. Permanent fund restricted net assets are segregated between.nonexpend- able and expendable. The nonexpendable portion represents the original restricted principal contribution, and the expendable represents accumulated earnings which are available to be spent based on donor restrictions. 13. Governmental' Funds = Balances Fund balances are segregated to account for resources that are either not available for expenditure in the future or are legally set aside for a specific future use. The Town <implemented GASB Statement No. 54 (GASB 54), Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, which enhances the use- fulness of fund balance information by providing clearer fund balance classifi cations that can be more consistently applied and by clarifying existing gov- ernmental ,fund type definitions. The following types of fund balances are reported at June 30, 2012: Nonspendable Represents amounts that cannot be spent because they are either (a) not in spendable form or (b) legally or contractually required to be maintained` intact. This fund balance classification includes general fund reserves for prepaid expenditures and nonmajor governmental fund reserves for the principal portion of permanent trust funds. Restricted - Represents amounts that are restricted to specific purposes by constraints imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments, or constraints imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. This fund balance classification includes general fund encumbrances funded by bond issuances, various special reve- nue funds, and the income portion of permanent trust funds. Committed: '= Represents amounts that can only be used for specific pur- poses pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the Town's highest level of decision - making authority. This fund balance classification includes general fund encumbrances for non- lapsing, special article appropriations approved at Town Meeting, capital reserve funds set aside by Town Meeting 61 vote, for future capital acquisitions and improvements (now reported as part of the general fund per GASB 54), and various special revenue funds. Assigned Represents amounts that are constrained by the Town's intent to use these resources for a specific purpose. This fund balance classification includes general fund encumbrances that have been established by various Town departments for the expenditure of current year budgetary financial resources upon vendor performance in the subsequent budgetary period.. The Town follows an informal; policy that permits management to assign fund ' balance amounts to a specific purpose, although fund balance to be applied against a subsequent year's budget is voted by Town` Meeting. Unassigned - Represents amounts that are available to be spent in future periods. Following is a breakdown of the Town's fund balances at June 30, 2012: Nonmajor Total General Governmental Governmental Fund Funds Funds Nonspendable Nonexpendable permanent funds $` - $ 3,575,769 $ 3,5751769 Total Nonexpendable - 3,575,769 3,575,769 Restricted For high school debt service 1,033,133 - 1,033,133 Federal grants - 10,918 10,918 State grants - 1,411,768 1,411,768 Revolving funds - 31102,162 3,102,162 Receipts reserved for appropriation 1,130,155 1,130,155 Gifts and donations - 449,675 ' 449,675 Expendable permanent funds - 5,236,851 5,236,851 Other trust funds - 198,401 198,401 Town capital project funds - 182,600 182,600 School capital project funds - 282,150 282,150 Total Restricted` 1,033,133 12,004;680 13,037,813 Committed - General stabilization fund 1,545,414 - 1,545,414 Smarth growth stabilization fund 700,000 700,000 Sick buy -back stabilization fund 30,553 30,553 Total Committed' 2,275,967 - 2,275,967_ (continued) 62 (continued) Nonmajor Total. General .Governmental Governmental Fund Funds- Funds Assigned For encumbrances 1,492,525 - 1,492,525 For next year's expenditures: 1,475,947 - 1,475,947 Total Assigned 2,968;472 - 2,968,472 Unassigned 7,851,595 (330,599) 1,520,996 Total Unassigned 7,851,595 (330,599), 7,520,996 Total Fund Balance $ , 14,129,167 $ 15,249,850 $ 29,379,017 14. Commitments and Contingencies Outstanding Legal Issues - There are several pending legal issues in which the Town is involved. The Town's management is of the opinion that the potential future settlement of such claims would not materially affect its finari'- cial statements taken as a whole. Grants - Amounts received or receivable from grantor agencies, are subject to audit and adjustment by grantor agencies, principally the federal government.' Any disallowed claims, including amounts` already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount of expenditures which may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined' at this time, although the Town expects such amounts,'if any, to be immaterial. 15. Post - Employment Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits Other Post - Employment Benefits During the year, the Town implemented GASB Statement 45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions. Statement 45 requires governments to account for other post employment benefits (OPEB) primarily healthcare, on an accrual basis 'rather than 6n 'a pay -as- you -go basis. The effect is the recognition of an actuarially required contribution as an expense on the Statement' of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets when a future retiree earns their post. - employment benefits, rather than when they use their post- employment benefit. To the extent that an entity does not fund their actuarially required contribution, a post- employment benefit liability is recognized on the Statement of Net Assets over time: 63 A. Plan Description In addition to providing the pension benefits ,described in Note 17, the Town provides post - employment health and life insurance benefits for retired employees through the Town of Reading's Massachusetts Inter-, local Insurance Association (MIIA) Health Benefits Trust. Benefits, benefit levels, employee contributions, and employer contributions are governed by Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws. As of June 30, 2011, the actuarial valuation date, approximately 677 retirees and 525 active employees meet the`eligibility requirements. The plan does not issue a separate financial report. B. Benefits Provided The Town provides post- employment medical, prescription drug, and life insurance benefits to all eligible` retirees and their surviving spouses. All active employees who retire from the Department and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible to receive these benefits. C.' Funding Policy Retirees contribute 2'9% of the cost of the medical and prescription drug plan, as determined by the MIIA Health Benefits Trust. Retirees also contribute 50% of the premium for a $ 5,000 life insurance benefit., The Department contributes the remainder of the medical, prescription drug, and life insurance plan costs on a pay -as- you -go basis. D. Annual OPEB Costs and Net OPEB Obligation The Town's fiscal 2012 annual OPEB expense is calculated based on the annual required contribution of the employer (ARC), an amount actu- arially determined in accordance with-the parameters of GASB Statement No. 45. The ARC represents a level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is, projected to cover the normal cost per year and amortize the unfunded actuarial liability over a period of thirty years. The following table shows the components of the Town's annual OPEB cost for the year ending June 30, 2012 the amount actually contributed to the plan, and the change in the Town's net OPEB obligation based on an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2011; 64 Governmental Water Sewer Stormwater Electric Funds Fund Fund Fund Fund Total Annual Required Contribution (ARC) $ 6,150,815 $ 137,042 $ 51,239 $_ 11,949 ,$ 587,945 $ 6;938,990 Interest on net OPEB obligation 407,537 11,436 4,210 520 25,437 449,140 Adjustment to ARC (3941024) (11,057) (4,041) (503) (21,697) (431,322) Annual OPEB cost. 6,164,328 137,421 51,408 11',966 591,685 6;956,808 Contributions made (2,969;961) (59,322) (32,469) (45) (422,396) (3,484,193) Additional funding to trust (500,000) - - - - (b) (500,000) Increase in net OPEB obligation 2,694,367 78,099 18,939 11,921 169,289 2;972,615 . Net OPEB obligation - beginning of year 81579,719 240,768 88,634 10,950 1,165,800 10,085,871 Net OPEB obligation - end of year $ 11,274,086 $ 318,867 $ 107,573 $ 22,871 $ - 1,335,089 $ 13,058,486 Does not include FY2011 restricted contribution of .$ 1,165,800 (b) Does not include FY2012 restricted contribution of $ 169,289. The Town's annual OPEB cost, the percentage of annual OPEB cost contributed to the plan, and the net OPEB obligation were as follows: Percentage of Annual OPEB OPEB Net OPEB Fiscal year ended Cost Cost Contributed Obligation 2012 $ 6,956,808 50.08 % $ " 13,058,486 2011: $ 6,733,892 48.16% $ 91248,292 2010 $ 6,522,905 57.09% $ 5,757,459 2009 ; $ 69326,701 53.24% $ 2,958,316 The Town's net OPEB obligation as of June 30, 2012 is recorded as -a component of the "noncurrent Liabilities" line item. E. Funded Status and Funding Progress The funded status of the "plan as of June 30, 2011, the date of the most recent actuarial valuation was as follows: Actuarial accrued liability "(AAL) . $ 94,458,486 Actuarial value of plan assets 1,167,161 Unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) $ 93,291,325 Funded ratio (actuarial value of plan assets /AAL) 1.24% Covered payroll (active plan members) N/A UAAL as a percentage of covered payroll N/A Actuarial valuations of an ongoing plan involve estimates of the value of reported amounts and assumptions about the probability of events far into 65 the future. Examples include assumptions about future employment, mor- tality, and the healthcare cost trend. Amounts determined regarding the funded status of the,-plan and the annual required contributions of the employer are subject to continual revision as actual results are compared to past expectations and new estimates are made about the future. The schedule of funding progress, presented as required supplementary ,infor- mation following the notes to the financial statements, presents multi -.year trend 'information about whether the actuarial value of plan assets is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued liability for benefits. F. Actuarial Methods and Assumptions Projections of benefits for financial' reporting purposes are based on the plan as understood by the Town and the plan members and include the types of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing of beriefit costs between the Town and plan members to that point. The actuarial: methods and assumptions used include tech - niques that are designed to reduce short-term volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value, of assets, consistent with the long -term perspective of the calculations. In the June 30, 2011 actuarial valuation, the Projected Unit Credit actuarial cost method was used. The actuarial assumptions included a 4.75 %, investment rate of return (7.75% for the Reading Municipal Light Depart - ment) and an initial annual healthcare cost trend rate of 9.0% which decreases to a 5.0% long -term rate for all healthcare benefits after six " years. The amortization costs for the initial UAAL is a level percentage of payroll amortization, with amortization payments increasing at 2.5% per year for a period of 20 years. 16. Contributory Retiremenf System The Town follows the provisions of GASB Statement No. 27, Accounting for Pensions for State and Local: Government Employees, (as amended by GASB 50) with respect to the employees' retirement funds. A. Plan Description and Contribution Information Substantially all employees of the Town (except teachers and administra- tors under contract employed by the School Department) are members of the Reading Contributory Retirement System (Reading CRS); a cost shar- ing, multiple employer defined benefit'PERS Eligible employees must participate in the Reading CRS. The pension plan provides pension benefits, deferred allowances, and death and disability benefits. Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws establishes the authority of the Reading CRS Retirement Board. Chapter 32 also establishes contribution 66 percentages and benefits paid. The Reading CRS Retirement Board °does not have the authority to amend benefit provisions. As required by Massachusetts General Laws, the System issues a separate report`to the Commonwealth's Public Employee Retirement Administration Commis- sion. Membership of each plan consisted of the following at December 31, 2011: Retirees and; beneficiaries receiving benefits 327 Terminated plan members entitled to but not yet receiving benefits 34 Active plan members 338 Total 699 Number of participating employers 2, Employee contribution 'percentages are specified in Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts .General Laws. The percentage is determined by the participant's date of entry into the system. All employees hired after January 1, 1979 contribute an additional 2% on all .gross regular earnings over the rate of $ 30,000 per year. The percentages are as follows: Before January 1 1975- 5% January 1, 1975 December 31, 1983 7 %° January 1 1984 - June 30,1996 8 %° Beginning July. 1, 1996 9% Employers are required to contribute at actuarially determined rates as accepted by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). 67 Schedule of Employer Contributions: Year Ended Annual Required Percentage June 30 Contribution Contributed 2003 $ 3,051,200 100% 2004 $ . 3,124;800 100 °l0 2005 $ 3,405,725 100% 2006 $ 3,488,686 100% 2007 $ 3,696,695 100% 2008 $ 3,785,501 1001% 2009 $ 3,600,826 100% 2010 ' $ 3,686,795 100% .2011 $ 4,231,461 1.00% 2012 $ -4,420,321 100% 8. Summary of :Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Accounting - Contributory retirement system. financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis' of accounting. Plan member contri- butions are recognized in the period in which the contributions are due. Employer contributions are recognized when due and the employer has made a formal commitment to provide the contributions. Benefits and refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the terms of the plan. Method Used to Value Investments - :Investments are reported at fair value in accordance with PERAC requirements. C: Funded Status and Funding Prociress The information presented below is from the Reading Contributory Retirement System's most recent Valuation. Actuarial , UAAL as Accrued a Percent- Actuarial Liability Unfunded age of Actuarial Value of (AAL) - AAL Funded Covered Covered Valuation Assets ` Entry Age (UAAL) Ratio Payroll Payroll Date (a ) (b) (b-a) (a/b) fcj` b -a /c 06/30/09 $ 83,167 $ 121,918 $ 38,751 68.2% $ 21,005 184.5% 07/01/11 $ 91,359 $ 134,440 $ 43,081 68..0% $ 20,934 205.8% The Schedule of Funding' Progress following the notes to the financial statements presents multi -year trend information about the actuarial Value of plan assets relative to the actuarial accrued liability for benefits. 68 D. Actuarial Methods and Assumptions The annual required contribution for the current year was determined as part of the actuarial valuation using the entry age normal actuarial cost method. Under this method an unfunded actuarial accrued liability of $ 43.1 million was calculated. The actuarial assumptions included' (a) 7.75% investment rate of return and (b) a projected salary increase of 4.75 %° - 8.00% per year. Liabilities for cost of living increases have been assumed at an annual increase of 3 %, on the first $ 12,000 of benefit payments. The actuarial value of assets is determined by projecting the market value of assets as of the beginning of the prior plan year with the assumed rate of return during that year (7.75 %) and accounting for deposits and disbursements with interest at the assumed rate of return. An adjustment is then, applied to recognize the difference between the actual investment return and expected return over a five -year period. As of June 30, 2012; the unfunded actuarially accrued liability is being amortized over 19 years using 4.5% increase in payments method. E. Teachers As required by State statutes, teachers of the Town are covered by the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS). The MTRS is funded by contributions from covered employees and the Commonwealth- ' of Massachusetts. The Town is not required to contribute. All persons employed on at least a half -time basis, who are covered under a contractual agreement requiring certification by the Board of Education are.eligible, and must participate in the MTRS. Based on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' retirement laws, employ- ees covered by the pension plan must contribute a percentage of gross earnings into the pension fund. The percentage is determined by the Participant's date of entry into the system and gross earnings, up to $ 30,000, as follows: Before January 1 1975 5% January 1, 1975 December 31, 1983 7% January 1, 1984 June 30, 19.96 8 %° July 1, 1996 -June 30, 2001 9% Beginning July 1`'2001 11% *Effective January 1, 1990, all participants hired after January 1, 1979, who have not elected to. increase to 11 %, contribute an additional 2% of salary in excess of $ 30,000. The Town's current year covered payroll for teachers and administrators was not available. 691 In fiscal year 2012, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts contributed $ 7,181,588 to the MTRS on behalf of the Town. This is included in the' education expenditures and intergovernmental revenues in the general fund. 17. Risk Management" The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related-to, torts; theft of, damage to and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; and natural disasters for which the government carries commercial insurance. There were no signifi -, cant reductions in insurance coverage from the previous year, and have been no material settlements in excess of coverage in any of the past three fiscal years. . 18. Implementation of New GASB Standards • The GASB has issued Statement 63, Financial reporting of Deferred` Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Net Position, which is required to be implemented in fiscal year 2013. Management's current assessment is that this pronouncement will have a significant impact on the Town's basic financial statements by eliminating the deferred charges. The Town anticipates that by eliminating the deferred charges, its net assets will be reduced accordingly. • The GASB has issued Statement 68 Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions, which is required to be implemented in fiscal year 2015. , Management's current assessment is that this pronouncement will have a significant impact on the Town's basic financial statements by recognizing as a liability and expense, the Town's' applicable portion of the actuarially accrued liability. 70 Town of Reading, Massachusetts Municipal Light Department Notes to Financial Statements 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The significant accounting policies of the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department ( "the Department ") (an enterprise fund of the Town of Reading) are as follows: A. Business Activity - The Department purchases electricity which it dis- tributes to consumers within the towns of Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield B. Regulation and Basis of Accounting Under Massachusetts General Laws, the Department's electric rates are set by the Municipal Light Board. Electric rates, excluding the fuel charge, cannot be changed more often than once every three months. Rate schedules are filed with the Massa- chusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). While the DPU exercises general supervisory authority over the Department, the Department's rates are nof'subject to DPU approval. The Department's policy is to prepare its financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from non - operating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues of the enterprise fund are charges to customers for sales and services. Operating expenses for enterprise funds include the cost of sales and services, administrative expenses and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and'expenses. Private- sector standards of accounting' and financial' reporting issued prior to December 1, 1989 generally are followed in the proprietary fund finan- cial statements to the extent that those standards do not conflict with or contradict guidance of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Governments` also have the option of following subsequent private- sector guidance for their enterprise funds, subject to this same limitation. The Department has elected not to follow subsequent private- sector guidance. C. Concentrations - The Department operates within the electric utility indus- try which has undergone significant restructuring and deregulation. Legis- lation was enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1998 which changed the electric industry. The., law introduced competition and pro- 71 vided consumers with choices while assuring continued reliable service. Municipal utilities are not currently subject to this legislation. D. Retirement Trust - The Reading Municipal Light Department Employees' Pension Trust (the "Trust ") was established on December 30,1966, by the Town of Reading's Municipal Light Board, pursuant to Chapter 164 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trust constitutes the principal instrument of a plan established by the Municipal Light Board for the purpose of funding the Department's annual required contribution to the Town of Reading Contributory Retirement System (the System), ,a cost sharing, multi- employer public employee retirement system. E. Revenues - Revenues are based on rates established by the Department and filed with the DPU. Revenues from sales of electricity are recorded on the basis of bills rendered from monthly meter readings taken on a cycle basis and are. stated net of discounts. Recognition is given to the amount of sales to customers which are unbilled at the,end of the fiscal period. F. Cash and Short-term Investments - For the purposes_of the Statement of .Cash Flows, the Department considers both restricted and unrestricted cash on deposit with the Town _Treasurer to be cash or short-term invest- ments. For purpose of the Statement of Net Assets, the proprietary funds consider investments with original maturities of three months or less to be short-term investments. G. Investments - State and local statutes place certain limitations on the 'nature of deposits and investments available. Deposits in any _financial institution may not exceed certain levels within the financial institution. Non - fiduciary fund investments can be made in securities issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government or agencies that have a maturity of one year or less from the date of purchase and repurchase agreements guaranteed by such securities with maturity dates of no more than 90 days from date of purchase. Investments for the Department and the Trust consist of shares in the. Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust (MMDT) and money market mutual funds. Because of their immediate liquidity, these funds are classified as cash and short-term investments in the accompanying financial statements. H. Inventory - Inventory consists of parts and accessories, purchased for use in the utility business for construction, operation, and maintenance pur- poses and is stated at average cost. Meters and transformers are capi talized when purchased. 72 I. Capital Assets and Depreciation - Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and utility plant infrastructure, are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost when purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of the donation. The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend asset lives are not capitalized. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as they are acquired or constructed. Interest incurred during the construction phase of proprietary fund capital assets is included as part of the capitalized value of the constructed asset. When capital assets are retired, the cost of the retired asset, less accumulated depreciation, salvage value and any cash proceeds, is charged to the Department's unrestricted net assets account. Massachusetts General Laws require utility plant in service to be depre- ciated at an annual rate of 3 %. To change this rate, the Department must obtain approval from the DPU. ,Changes in annual depreciation rates may be made for financial factors relating to cash i flow for plant expansion,` rather than engineering factors relating to estimates of useful lives. J. Accrued Compensated Absences - Employee vacation leave is vested annually but may only be carried forward to the succeeding year with supervisor approval ,and, if appropriate, within the terms of the applicable - Department policy or union contract. Generally, sick leave may accumu- late according to union -and Department contracts and policy, and is paid upon normal termination at the current rate of pay. The Department's policy is to recognize vacation costs at the time payments are made. The Department records accumulated, unused, vested sick pay as a liability. The amount recorded is the amount to be paid at termination at the current rate of pay. K: Long -Term Obligations - The proprietary fund financial statements report long -term debt and other long -term obligations as liabilities in the propri- etary fund statement of net assets. L. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally; accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the .reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures for contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported 'amounts of the revenues and expenses during the fiscal year. Actual results could vary from estimates that were used. M. Rate of Return - The Department's rates must be set such that earnings attributable to electric operations do not exceed eight percent of the net °cost of plant. The audited financial statements are prepared in accordance 73 with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. To determine the net income subject to the rate of return, the Department performs the following calculation. Using the net income per the audited financials, the return on investment to the Town of Reading is added back, the fuel charge adjustment is added or deducted, and miscellaneous debits /credits (i.e., gain /loss on disposal of fixed assets, etc.) are added or deducted, leaving an adjusted net income figure for rate of return purposes. Investment interest income and bond principal payments are then deducted from this figure to determine the net income subject to the rate of return. The net income subject to the rate of return is then subtracted from the allowable; eight percent rate of return, which is calculated by adding the book value of net plant and the investment in associated companies less the - contributions °in aid of construction multi - plied by eight percent. From this calculation,; the Municipal Light Board will determine what cash transfers need to be made at year =end.' 2. Cash and Short -Term Investments Cash `'and short -term investments as of June 30, 2012 are classified in the accompanying financial statements as follows: Statement of net assets; Unrestricted cash and short -term investments $ 9,957,960 Restricted cash and short-term investments 19,1871119 Fiduciary funds: Cash.and short-term investments 4,476,777 Total cash and investments $ 33,621,856 Cash and short -term investments at June 30, 2012 consist of the following: Cash on hand $ 2,024 Deposits with financial institutions 33,619,832 Total cash investments _ $ 33,621,856 Disclosures Relating to Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of an investment will _be adversely affected by changes in market interest rates. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. The Department manages its exposure to interest rate risk by purchasing a combination of shorter term and longer term investments and by timing cash flows from maturities so' that a portion of the portfolio is maturing or coming close to maturity evenly 74 over time as necessary to p rovide the cash flow and liquidity needed for operations: As of June 30, 2012, all Department (including the Pension Trust) monies were held in pooled investments with the Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust (MMDT) and other money market mutual funds. Because of their imrne diate liquidity, these funds are classified as cash and short- term investments in the accompanying financial statements and are not considered to be exposed to significant interest rate risk. Disclosures Relating to Credit Risk Generally, credit risk is the risk that the issuer of an investment` will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment: This is measured by the assign- ing of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. As of June 30, 2012, none of the Department's (including Pension Trust) short-term investments were exposed to significant credit risk. Concentration of Credit Risk The Department follows the Town of Reading's investment policy, which does not limit the amount that can be invested'in anyone issuer beyond that stipu- lated by Massachusetts General Laws. At June 30, 2012, the Department's (including Pension Trust) short -term investments were held in MMDT'sinvest- ment pool and the Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund, an open -end money market fund which invests primarily in a portfolio of short-term, high - quality, fixed income securities issued by banks, corporations, and the U.S. government. Custodial Credit Risk Custodial Credit Risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution, the Department will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to °recover collateral securities that are in the pos- session of an outside party. The custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty (e.g., broker - dealer) to a transaction, the Department will not be able to recover the value of its invest- ments or collateral securities that are in the possession of another party: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 55, limits deposits "in a bank or trust company or banking company to an amount not exceeding sixty percent of the capital and surplus of such bank or trust company or banking, company, unless satisfactory security is given to it by such bank or trust company or banking company for such excess." The Department follows the Massachusetts statute as, written, as well as the Town of Reading's deposit policy for custodial credit risk. 5 Because the Department pools its cash with the Town of Reading, the spe- cific custodial credit risk of the Department's deposits could not be deter- mined at June 30, 2012. As of June 30, 2012, none of the Department's (including Pension Trust) short-term mutual fund investments were exposed to custodial credit risk. 3. Restricted Cash and Investments Restricted 'cash and investments consist of the following at June 30, 2012: Cash Depreciation fund $ 2,635,206 Construction fund 2,000,000 Deferred fuel reserve 21270,044 Deferred energy conservation reserve 293,161 OPEB reserve 1,344,829 Rate stabilization 6,679,695 Reserve for uncollectible accounts 200,000 Sick leave benefits 2,982,916 Hazardous waste fund 150,000 Customer deposits 631,268 Total $ 19,187,119 The Department maintains the following restricted cash accounts Depreciation fund - The Department is normally required to reserve of capital assets each year to fund capital improvements. - Construction fund,— This represents additional funds set aside to fund capital expenditures. - Deferred fuel reserve The Department transfers the difference between the customers' monthly fuel charge adjustment and actual,, fuel costs into this account to be used in the event of a sudden increase in fuel costs. - Deferred energy conservation' reserve - This account is used to reserve monies collected from a special energy charge added to customer bills. Customers who undertake measures to conserve and improve energy efficiency can apply for rebates that are paid from this account. OPEB reserve - This account is used to account for the Department's contributions to fund its actuarially determined Other Post- Employment` Benefits (OPEB) liability. 76 Rate stabilization This represents amounts set aside to help stabilize cost increases resulting from fluctuations in purchase power costs. Reserve for uncollectible accounts - This account was set up to offset a portion of the Department's bad debt reserve.; Sick leave benefits - This account is used to offset the Department's actuarially determined compensated absence liability. Hazardous waste fund - This reserve was set up by the Board of Commissioners to cover the Department's insurance deductible in the event of a major hazardous materials': incident. - Customer deposits - Customer deposits that are held in escrow. 4. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consists of the following at June 30, 2012: Customer Accounts: Billed $ 2,646,502 Less allowances: Uncollectible accounts (200,000) Sales discounts (249,097) Total billed 2,197,405 Unbilled, net 4,915,937 Total customer accounts 7,113,342 Other Accounts: .Merchandise sales 118,886. MMWEC refund 516,183 FEMA grant 325,007 Fiam and nthpr 42.304 Prepaid expenses consist of the following: Insurances $ 303,507 Purchase power 54,868 NYPA prepayment fund 241,849 WC Fuel - Watson 162,706 Tri+n i $ 762.930 6. Inventory Inventory is comprised of supplies and materials at June 30, 2012, and is, valued using the average cost method. 7. Investment in Associated Companies Under agreements with the New England Hydro- Transmission Electric Com- pany, Inc. (NEH).and the New England Hydro - Transmission Corporation (NHH), the Department has made the following advances to fund its equity requirements for the Hydro - Quebec Phase II interconnection. The Depart- ment is carrying its investment at cost, reduced by shares repurchased. The Department's equity position in the Project is less than one -half of one percent. Investment in associated companies consists of the following, at June 30, 2012: New England Hydro - Transmission Electric Company, Inc. $ 2,976 New England Hydro - Transmission: Corporation 58,598 Total $ 61,574 8. Capital Assets' The following is a summary of fiscal year 2012 activity in capital assets (in thousands): Beginning Ending Balance Increases Decreases Balance Business -Type Activities: Capital assets, being depreciated: Structures and improvements $ 13,667 $ 367 $ - $ 14;034 Equipment and furnishings - 30,364 252 - (145) 30,471 Infrastructure 74,662 4,608 (1,588) 77,682 Total capital assets, being depreciated 118,693 5,227 (1,733) 122,187 Less accumulated depreciation for: Structures and improvements (7,158) (391) - (7,549) Equipment and furnishings (17,617) (969) 145 (18,441) Infrastructure (27,624) (2,192) 1,024 (28,792) Total accumulated depreciation (52,399) (3,552) 1,169 (54,782) Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 66,294 1,675 (564) 67,405 Capital assets, not being depreciated: Land 1,266 - - 1,266 Total capital assets, not being depreciated 11266 - - 1,266 Capital assets, net $ 67,560 $ 1,675 $ (564) $ 68,671 78 9. Accounts 'Payable Accounts payable represent fiscal 2012 expenses that were paid after June 30, 2012, 10. Customer Deposits This balance represents deposits received from customers that are held in escrow: 11. Customer Advances for Construction This balance represents deposits received from vendors in advance for work to be performed by the Department. The Department recognizes these deposits as revenue after the work has been completed. 12. Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following at June 30, 2012: Accrued payroll $ 268,823 Accrued sales tax 188,244 Other 12,839 Total $ 469,906 _ 13. Due to Retirement Trust This balance represents the Department's fiscal year 2012 contribution to the. Reading Municipal Light Department Employees' Pension Trust, which was a cash transfer in transit at June 30, 2012_ 14. Accrued Employee Compensated Absences Department employees are granted sick leave in varying amounts. Upon retirement, termination, or death, employees are compensated for unused sick leave (subject to certain limitations) at their then current rates of pay. 15. Restricted Net Assets The proprietary fund financial statements report restricted net assets when external constraints are placed on net assets. Specifically, restricted net 79 assets represent depreciation fund reserves, which are restricted for future capital costs. 16. Post- Employment Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits Other Post - Employment Benefits The Department follows GASB Statement 45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employersfor Post - employment Benefits Other Than Pensions. Statement 45 requires governments to account for other post- employment benefits (OPEB), primarily healthcare, on an accrual basis rather than on a pay -as- you -go basis. The effect is the recognition of an actuarially required contribution as an expense on the Statements of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets when a future retiree earns their post - employment benefits, rather than when they use their post - employment benefit. To the extent that an entity does not fund their actuarially required contribution, a post- employment benefit liability is recognized on the Statements of Net Assets over time.' A. Plan Description In addition to providing the pension benefits described in Note 17, the Department provides post-,employment health and life insurance benefits for retired employees through the Town of Reading's Massachusetts Inter local Insurance Association (MIIA), Health Benefits Trust. Benefits, benefit levels, employee contributions and employer contributions are governed by Chapter 32 of the.Massachusetts General Laws. As of June 30, 2011, the actuarial valuation date, approximately 73 retirees and 50 active employees meet the eligibility requirements. The plan does not issue a separate financial report. 8. Benefits Provided The Department provides post - employment medical, prescription drug, and life insurance benefits to all eligible retirees and their surviving spouses. All active employees who retire from the Department and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible to receive these benefits. C. Funding Policy As of the June 30, 2011, the actuarial valuation date, retirees were required to contribute 29 % of the cost of the medical and prescription drug plan, as determined by the MIIA Health Benefits Trust. Retirees also contribute 50% of the premium for a $ 5,000 life insurance benefit. The Department contributes the remainder of the medical, prescription drug, and life insurance plan costs on a pay -as- you -go basis. 80 D. Annual OPEB Costs and Net OPEB Obligation The Department's fiscal 2012 annual OPEB expense is calculated based on the annual required contribution of the employer (ARC), an amount actuarially determined in. accordance with the parameters of GASB State - ment No. 45. The ARC represents a level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is projected to cover the normal cost per year and amortize the unfunded actuarial liability over a period of twenty years. The following table shows the components of the Department's annual OPEB cost for the year ending June 30, 2012, the amount actually contributed to the plan, and the change in the Department's net OPEB obligation based on an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2011. Annual. Required Contribution (ARC) $ 494,220 Interest on net OPEB obligation 93,725 Annual OPEB cost 587,945 Contributions made (418,656) Increase in net OPEB obligation 169,289 Net OPEB obligation - beginning of year 1,165,800 Net OPEB obligation - end of year $ 1,335,089 The Department's annual OPEB cost, the percentage of annual OPEB cost contributed to the plan, and the net OPEB obligation for fiscal year 2012 and the two preceding fiscal years were as follows: Percentage of Annual OPEB OPEB Net OPEB Fiscal year ended Cost Cost Contributed Obligation: 2012 $ 587,945 71.21% $1,335;089 2011 $ 905,981 61.11% $1,1651800 2010 $ 878,668 57.09% $ 813,461 The Department's net OPEB obligation as of June 30, 2012 is recorded as a component of the "noncurrent liabilities" line item in the Statements of Net Assets. E. Funded Status and ,Funding Progress The funded status of the plan as of June 30, 2011, the date of the most recent actuarial valuation was as follows: 81 Actuarial accrued liability (AAL) $ 8,643,438 Actuarial value of plan assets 11167,161 Unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) $ 7,476,277 Funded. ratio (actuarial value of plan assets /AAL) 13.5% Covered payroll (active plan members) N/A UAAL as a percentage of covered payroll N/A In fiscal year 2010, the Department's Board of.Commissioners voted to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32B §20, to create an Other Post= Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund as a mechanism to set aside monies fund its OPEB liability. In fiscal year 2012, the Department contributed $ 169,289'to this fund, which was equal to its actuarially determined annual contribution. Because these monies are not held in an irrevocable trust supported by a, trust-instrument, they are reported as restricted net assets on the Department's Statements of Net Assets, rather than in the fiduciary funds. However, the monies set aside by the Department are actuarially considered to be Department plan assets in he June 30 2011 OPEB actuarial valuation report. Actuarial valuations of an ongoing plan involve estimates of the value of, reported amounts and assumptions about the probability of events far into the future. Examples include assumptions about future employment, mortality, and the healthcare cost trend. Amounts determined regarding the funded status of the I plan and the annual required contributions of the employer are subject to continual revision as actual results are compared ' to past expectations and new estimates are made about the future. The schedule of funding progress, .presented as required supplementary information following the notes to the financial statements, presents multi- year trend information about whether the actuarial value of plan assets is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued Liability for benefits. F. Actuarial Methods and Assumptions Projections of benefits for <financial reporting purposes are based on plan as understood by the Department and the plan members and include the types of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the his-, :torical pattern of sharing of benefit costs between the Department and plan members to that point. The• actuarial methods and assumptions used include techniques that are designed to reduce short-term volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long -term perspective of the calculations. In the June 30, 2011 actuarial valuation, the Projected Unit Credit actuarial cost method was used. The Department's actuarial value of assets was 82 $1,167,161. The actuarial assumptions included a 7.75% investment rate of return and an initial annual health care cost trend rate of 9.0% which decreases to a 5.0 % long -term rate for all health care benefits after seven years. The amortization costs for the initial UAAL is a level percentage of payroll amortization, with amortization payments increasing at 2.5% per year for a period of 20 years. 17. Pension Plan The Department follows the provisions of GASB Statement No. 27, (as amended by GASB 50) Accounting for Pensions for State and Local Government Employees, with respect to the employees' retirement funds. Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws assigns the System the authority to establish and amend benefit provisions of the. plan, and the State Iegislature has the authority to grant cost- ofAving increases. The System issues a publicly available financial report which can be obtained through the. Town of Read ing =Contributory Retirement system at Town, Hall, "Reading, MA. A. Plan Description The Department contributes to the Town of Reading- Contributory Retire - ment System (the System), a cost sharing, multiple- employer, defined benefit pension plan administered by ,a Town Retirement Board. The System` provides retirement, disability and death benefits to plan mem- bers and beneficiaries. Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws assigns the System: the authority to establish and amend benefit provi- sions of the plan, and grant cost -of- living increases. B. Funding Policy Plan members are required to contribute to the System at rates ranging from 5% to 11 % of annual covered compensation. The Department is required to pay into the System its share of the remaining system wide actuarially determined contribution plus administration costs which are apportioned among the employers based on active covered payroll. The contributions of plan members and the Department are governed by Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Department's con- tributions to the System for the years-ended June 30, 2012, 2011, and 2010 were $ 1,336,326, $ 1,278,695, and $ 919,336, respectively, which were equal to its annual required contributions for each of these years. 83' 18. Participation in Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co_ The Town of Reading, acting through its Light Department, is a participant in certain Projects of the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) MMWEC is a public corporation and. a political subdivision of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, created as a means to develop a bulk power supply for its Members and other utilities. MMWEC is authorized to construct, own or purchase ownership interests in, and to issue revenue bonds to finance, electric faci "ties (Projects). MMWEC has acquired ownership interests in electric facilities operated by other entities and also owns and operates its own electric facilities. MMWEC sells all of the capability (Project Capability) of each of its Projects to its Members and other utilities (Project Participants) under Power Sales Agreements (PSAs). Among other things, the PSAs require each Project Participant to pay its pro rata share of MMWEC's costs related to the Project, which costs include debt service on the revenue bonds issued by MMWEC to finance the Project, plus 100/o of MMWEC's debt ser- vice to be paid into a Reserve and Contingency Fund. In addition, should a Project Participant fail to make any payment when due, other Project Partici- pants of that Project may be required to increase (step -up) their payments and correspondingly their Participant's share ofthat Project's Project Capa- bility to an additional amount not to exceed 25% of their original Participant 's share of that Project's Project Capability. Project Participants have cove- nanted-to fix, revise and collect rates at least sufficient to meet their obliga- tions under the PSAs. , MMWEC has issued separate issues of revenue bonds for each of its eight Projects, which are payable solely from, and secured solely by, the reve-: nuclear unit. The operating license for the Millstone Unit 3 nuclear unit extends to November 25, 2045. A substantial portion of MMWEC's plant investment and financing program is an 11.6 % ownership interest in the Seabrook Station nuclear generating unit operated by NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC (NextEra Seabrook) (formerly FPL Energy Seabrook LLC), the majority owner and an indirect subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources LLC (formerly FPL Energy LLC). The operating license for Seabrook Station extends to March, 2030. NextEra' Seabrook has submitted an application to extend. the Seabrook Station operating license for an additional 20 years. Pursuant to the PSAs, the MMWEC Seabrook and Millstone Project Partici- pants are liable for their proportionate share of the costs associated with, decommissioning the plants, which costs are being'funded through monthly Project billings. Also the Project Participants are liable for their proportionate share of the uninsured costs of a nuclear incident that might be,imposed under the Price- Anderson Act (Act). Originally enacted in 1957, the Act has been renewed several times. In July 2005, as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Congress extended the Act until the end of 2025. Reading Municipal Light Department has entered into PSAs and rPower- Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with MMWEC. Under, both the PSAs and PPAs, the Department -is required to make certain payments to MMWEC payable solely from Department revenues. Under the PSAs, each Participant is unconditionally obligated to make all payments due to MMWEC, whether or not the Project(s) is completed or operating, and notwithstanding the suspension or interruption of the output of the Project(s). MMWEC is involved in various legal actions. In the opinion of MMWEC management, the outcome of such actions will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the company. Seven municipal; light departments that are Participants under PSAs with MMWEC have submitted a demand for arbitration of a dispute relating to charges under the PSAs. MMWEC cannot predict the outcome of the arbitration demand, but in the opinion of MMWEC management, it will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of MMWEC. Total capital expenditures for MMWECs Projects amounted to $ 1,586,581,000, of which $113,528,000 represents the amount associated with the Depart- ment's share of Project Capability of the Projects in which it participates, although such.amount:is not allocated to the Department. MMWEC's debt outstanding for the Projects includes Power Supply Project Revenue Bonds totaling $ 284,005,000, of which $ 12,913,000 is associated with the Depart- ment's share of Project Capability of the Projects in which it participates; although such amount is not allocated to the Department. After the July 1, 2012 principal payment, MMWEC's total future debt service requirement on outstand- 85 ing bonds issued for the Projects is $ 308,241,000, of which $ 13,478,000 is anticipated to be billed to the Department in the future. The estimated aggregate amount of'Reading Municipal Light Department's required payments under the PSAs and PPAs, exclusive of the Reserve and Contingency Fund billings, to MMWEC at June 30, 2012 and estimated for future years is shown below. Annual Costs For years ended June 30, 2013 $ 4;042,000 201`4 3,552,000 2015 2,574 „000 2016 2,700,000 2017 1,472,000 2018-2020 (862,000) - Total $ 13,478,000 'In addition, under the PSAs, the Department is required to pay to MMWEC its share of the Operation and Maintenance (O &M) costs of the Projects in which it participates. The Department's total O &M costs including debt service under the PSAs were $ 12,5961 000 and $ 14,350,000 for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, ` respectively. 19. Renewable Energy Certificates In 2003, the Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs adopted.the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS), a regulation that requires Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) to purchase mandated amounts of energy generated by renewable resources (Green Energy) as a percentage of their overall electricity sales. The Massachusetts RPS applies only to -IOUs, so the Department Js currently exempt from this mandate. Energy suppliers liers meet their annual RPS obligations by acquiring a sufficient quantity of RPS - qualified renewable energy certificates (RECs) that are created and recorded ,at the :New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) Generation Information System (GIS). Suppliers can purchase RECs from electricity generators or from other utilities that have acquired RECs. As part of its ongoing commitment to Green Energy, the Department has entered into Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs) with Swift River Hydro LLC and Concord Steam Corporation to purchase power generated from renew- able energy resources. These PPA's include the Department taking title to RECs, which certify that the energy produced was the product of a renewable resource. Because the Department is exempt from the RPS provisions, it has 86 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY` INFORMATION June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) ( Amounts Expressed in thousands) Employees' Retirement System Actuarial UAAL as' Accrued a Percent- Actuarial Liability; Unfunded age of Actuarial - Value of (AAL) -` AAL . Funded Covered Covered Valuation Assets Entry Age (UAAL) Ratio Payroll Payroll Date (b) b -a a/b. Lcj b -.a /c 06/30/00 $ 54,076 $ 78,486 $ 24,410 68.9% $ 15,798 154.5 % - ' 06/30/01. $ 58,286 ' $ 82,550 $ 24,264 70.6% $ 16,129 150.4% 06/30/02 $ 60,933 ` $ 86,888 $ 25,955 70.1% $ 16,855 154:0% 06/30/03 $ 62,897 $ 91,302, 28,405 68.9% $ 16,734: 169.7% 66/30/04 $ 66,850 $ 95,961 $ 29,111 69.7% $ 17,487 166.5% 06/30/05 $ 71,468 $ 102,153 $ 30,685 70.0% $ 18,048 170.0% 06/30/06: $ 77,151 - $ 106,238 $ ;29;087 72.6% $ 18,860 - 154..2%" 06/30/07 $ 84,784 $ 112,012 $ 27,228 75.7% $ 19,313 141.0% 06/30/09 ' $ 83,167, $ 121,918' $' 38,751 68.2% $ 21,005 ' 184.5% 07/01/11 $ 91,359 $ 134,440 $'43,081 68.0% $ 20,934 205:8% Other Post - Employment Benefits Actuarial UAAL as Accrued, a Percent- Actuarial Liability : Unfunded age of Actuarial Value of (AAL) - AAL Funded Covered Covered Valuation Assets Entry Age (UAAL) Ratio Payroll Payroll Date a) b -a (a/b) LZ b -a !c 06/30/08 $ - $ 60,023 $ 60,023 0.0% N/A N/A 06/30/11 $ 1,167 $ 94,458 $ 93,291 1.24% N/A N/A See Independent Auditors' Report. 88 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS COMBINING BALANCE SHEET NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2012 Special Revenue Funds Federal State Revolving Receipts Grants Grants Funds Reserved ASSETS Cash and short-term_ investments $ (95,452)` $ ,1,385,819 $ 3,211,721 $ 1,130,155 Investments Receivables: - 2,159 - Departmental and other - Intergovernmental 151,613 - 92,502 - Total Assets $ 56,161 $ 1,385,819 $ 3,306,382 $ '1,130,155 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities: Warrants payable $ 95,742 $. 50,404 $ 46,994 .' $ Accrued liabilities 51,115 232,632 62,565 - Deferred revenue 94,661 Retainage payable Total Liabilities 66,857 283,036 204,220 - Fund Balances: Non- spendable Restricted - 10,918 1,411,768 3,102,162 1,130,155 Unassigned 21,614 308,985 - - Total Fund Balance (10,696), 1,102,783 3,102,162 1,130,155 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 56,161 $ 1,385,819 $ 3,306,382 $ 1,130,155 89 Special Revenue Funds Other Gifts and Trust Trust Donations Funds Funds Subtotals $ 492,841 $ 4,104,393' $ 198,401 $ 10,427,878 _ 4,714,352 ; _ 4,714,352 _ - 2,159 244,115 $ _ 492,841 $ 8,818,745 $ 198,401 $ 15,388,504 $ 43,033 $ 6,125 $ - $ 162,298 133 - 346,445 94,661 43,166 6,125 _ 603,404 3,575,769 - 3,575,769 449,675 5,236,851 198,401 11,539,930 _ _ (330,599) 449,675 8,812,620 198,401 14,785,100 $ 492,841 $ 8,818,745 $ 198,401 $ 15,388,504 (continued) 90 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS COMBINING BALANCE SHEET NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2012 (continued) Capital Project Funds Total Town r School Nonmajor Capital Capital Governmental Proiect Funds Proiect Funds Subtotals Funds - ASSETS. Cash and short-term investments $ 211;634 $ 1256,756 - $ 1,468,390 - $ 11,896,268 4,714,352 Investments - Receivables: - 2,159 Departmental and other - - 136,492 136,492 380,607 Intergovernmental Total Assets $ 211,634 $ 1;393,248 $ , 1,604,882 $ 16,993,386 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE - Liabilities: Warrants payable $ 29,034 $ 6,994 $ 36;028 $ 198,326 Accrued liabilities 94,661 Deferred revenue Retainage payable _ 1,104,104 1,104,104 1,104,104 Total Liabilities 29,034 1;111,098 1,140,132 1,743,536 Fund Balances: _ 3,575,769 Non - spendable Restricted ' 182;600 282,150 464,750 12,004,680 - (330,599) Unassigned Total Fund Balance 182;600 282,150: - 464,750 15,249,850 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 211634 $ 1,393,248 $ ' 1,604,882 $ 16,993,386 91 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES;' NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS . FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 Special Revenue Funds Federal State Revolving Receipts Grants Grants Funds Reserved' Revenues: $ - $ - $ 5,407,629 $ 31,980 Departmental Intergovernmental 2,134,483 2,112,628 186,964 - 111 3,016 Investment income - 95,020 _ Other Total Revenues 2,134,483 2,112,628 5,689,721 34,996` Expenditures: Current: General government - 13,267 14;179 - Public safety 140,651 80,665 874,003 Education 1,891,969 1,006,515 3,509,251 Public works - 111,203 602,554 35,845 7,398 19,325 - 200,000' Health and human services 2,187 7,608 446,182 - Culture and recreation Total Expenditures 2,146,010 1,746,454 4,870,338 200,000' Excess (deficiency) of revenues over (11,527) 366,174 819,383 (165,004) (under) expenditures Other Financing Sources (Uses): Issuance of bonds - - (146,748) (325,000) Transfers out Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) -' - (146,748) (325,000) Change in fund balances (11,527) 366,174 672,635 (490,004) Fund Balances, beginning of year 831 736,609 2,429,527 1,620,159 Fund 'B alances, end of year (10,696) ,102,783 $ 3,102 ,162 $ 1,130,155 92 Special Revenue Funds Other Gifts and Trust Trust Donations Funds Funds Subtotals 3,085 $ - $ 5,442;694 - 4,434,072 _ 389,067 5,770 397,964 230,439 12,794 5,000 343,253 230,439 404,946 10,770 10,617,983 2,928 28,642 - 59,016 50 - 1,095,369 113,614 - 8,032 6,529,381 2,515 120,001 - 732,468 4,534 126,559 - 497,466 104,486 4,722 - 565,185 228,127 279,924 8,032 9,478,885 2,312 125,022 2,738 1,139,098 (100,000) _ - (571,748) (100,000 ) 571,748 (97,688) 125,022 2,738 567,350 547,363 8,687,598 195,663 14,217,750 $ 449,675 $ 8,812,620 $ 198,401 $ 14,785,100 (continued) .. _...... 93 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012' (continued) Capital Project Funds Total Town School Nonma'or j Capital Capital Governmental' Project Funds Project Funds ° Subtotals Funds Revenues: _ $ $ $ $ 5,442,694 Departmental - 850,484 850,484 5,284,556 Intergovernmental, _ - 397;964 , Investment: income ` _ _ 343,253 Other - - 850,484 850,484 11,468,467 Total Revenues Expenditures: Current General government 132,699 - _ 132,699 - 191,715 1,095,369 Public safety 5,242 1,881,474` 1,886,716 8,416,097 Education 1,632 734,11)0 Publicworks - - 497,466 Health and human services - 565.,185 Culture and recreation Total Expenditures 139,573 1,881,474 2,021,047 11,499,932 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over (139,573)' (1,030,990) '" (1,170,563) 31,465)' (under) expenditures Other Financing .Sources (Uses): ; - 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Issuance of bonds 55,471 - 55,471 (627,219) Transfers out Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (55,471) _ 1,000,000 944,529 372,781 Change in fund balances (195,044) (30,990) (226,034) 341,316 Fund Balances, beginning of year 377,644 313,140 690;784 14,908,534 Fund Balances, end of year $ 182,600 $ 282,150 $ 464,750 $ 15,249,850 1 �" 94 T TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS ' NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS COMBINING SCHEDULEOF NET ASSETS JUNE 30, 2012 pus' iness -Type Activities Enterprise Funds: Landfill Sewer Closure and Stormwater Fund Postclosure Management Total ASSETS Current: Cash and short-term investments $ 1,730,681 $ 73,611 $ 971,286 114,928 $ 2,775,578 1,629,879 User fees, net of allowance for uncollectibles 1,514,951 _ _ 2,957 Inventory 2,957 Total current assets 3,248,589 73,611 1,086,214 4,408,414 Noncurrent: ` Capital assets being depreciated, net 6,178,718 - 364,302 6,543,020 286;909 Capital assets not being depreciated 116,682 - 170,227 Total noncurrent assets 6,295,400 - 534,529 6,829,929 TOTAL ASSETS 9,543,989 73,611 1,620,743 11,238,343 LIABILITIES Current: 4,359 37,138 41,497 , Warrants payable 61,778 - 2,758 64,536 Accrued liabilities - 73,611 73,611 Other current liabilities Current portion of long -term liabilities: _ 174,810 Bonds payable ' 174,810 Total current liabilities 240,947 73,611 39,896 354,454 Noncurrent: Bonds payable, net of current portion 165,522 - 16,71 165,522 27;681 Accrued employee benefits 11,321 107,573 - - 22,8871 130,444 Net OPEB obligation Total noncurrent liabilities 284,416 39,231 323,647 TOTAL LIABILITIES 525,363 73,611 79,127 678,101 NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 6,124;299 - 534,529 1,007,087 6,658;828 3,901;414 Unrestricted 2,894,327 - $ 9,018,626 $ $ 1,541;616 $ 10 ,560,242 TOTAL NET ASSETS See notes to financial statements. 1 95 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS COMBINING SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 Business -Type Activities Enterprise Funds Landfill Sewer Closure and Stormwater Fund Postclosure Manggement Total Operating Revenues: $ 5,291,490 $ - $ 394,810 $ 5,686,300 Charges for services Total Operating Revenues. 5,291,490 - 394,810 5,686,300 Operating Expenses: 385,072 = 154,807 539,879 Personnel expenses 121,943 - 80,773 202,716, Non personnel expenses - 4,128,058 Intergovernmental 4,128,058 369,216 - ; - 27,331 396,547 Depreciation 26,964 - - 26,964 Energy purchases Total Operating Expenses 5,031,253 - 262,911 5,294,164 Operating Income 260,237 131,899 392,136 Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses): 696 3,619 Investment income 2,923 - - .(2,742) Interest expense (2,742) - Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) 696 877 Income Before Transfers 260,418 - 132,595 393,013 Capital contributions 181,800 - (259,004) Transfers out (259,004) - Change in Net Assets 183,214 - 132,595 315,809 Net Assets at Beginning of Year 8,835,412 - 1,409,021 10,244,433 Net Assets at End of Year $ {1 1 i 9,018,626 $ - $'; 1,541,616 $ 10,560242 a See notes to financial statements. � 96 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS COMBINING SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 Business -Type Activities Enterprise Funds Landfill Sewer Closure and - Stormwater Fund Postclosure Management Total Cash Flows From Operating Activities: $ 5,287,574 $' 5,469 $ 395,963 $ 5,683,006 Receipts from customers and users (475;016) (184,700) - (659,716) Payments to vendors and employees 4128,058 - - (4,128,058 Payments to other governments. Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities 678;500 5,469 211,263 895,232 Cash Flows From Noncapital Financing Activities: (259,004 - ' 259,004 Transfer out Net Cash (Used For) Noncapital Financing Activities (259,004) - (259,004) Cash Flows From Capital and Related Financing Activities: ' 222,200 Proceeds from issuance of bonds and notes . 222,200 (181,805) (170,227) (803,902) Acquisition of capital assets 181;800 - 181,800 Capital grants and contributions (117,964) (117,964) Principal payments on bonds and notes 2,742 - _ 2,742 Interest expense Net Cash (Used For) Capital and Related Financing Activities (350,381) (170,227) (520,608) Cash Flows From Investing Activities: 2;923 696 3,619 Investment income Net Cash Provided By Investing Activities 2,923 696 3,619 Net Change in Cash and Short -Term Investments 72,038. 5,469 41,732 119,239 Cash and "Short Term Investments, Beginning of Year 1,658,643 68,142 929,554 2,656,339 Cash and Short Term Investments, End of Year $ 1,730,681 $ 73,611 $ 971,286 $ 2,775,578 Reconciliation of Operating Income (Lossl ta;Net Cash Provided By (Used Fori Operating Activities: $ 260,237 $ - $ 131,899 $ 392,136 Operating income Adjustments tot reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: 369,216 27,330 396,546 Depreciation Changes in assets and liabilities: (9; 1,153 (8,763) User fees receivables 551 - - 551 Inventory and prepayments .551 (24,309) 35,414 11,105 Warrants payable ... 63,782 5 469 , 3,546 - 72,797, Other liabilities Ot .18,939 _ 11,921 .:30,8 60 OPEB liability Net Cash Provided By.(Used For) Operating Activities $ 678,500 $ 5,469 $ 211,263 $ 895,232 1 See notes to financial statements. } 1 1 97 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Board of Selectmen Selectman John Arena was elected to his first three year term replacing Camille Anthony who chose not to run for re- election. For Fiscal Year 200, 3, Stephen Goldy served as Chairman,. Ben Tafoya served as Vice Chairman and Richard Schubert as Secretary. Mary Kate Kelley and Eric Johnson were appointed as the Youth Liaisons to the Board of Selectmen. Personnel and Volunteers The Board of Selectmen • Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner announced his plan to retire effective June 1, 2013 • Sharon Angstrom was hired as Town Accountant to replace Gail LaPointe who retired in June of 2012. • Reappointed Brackett and Lucas as Town Counsel, In the area of Boards, Committees and Commissions, the Board of Selectmen: • Approved the policy establishing a Town Accountant Search Committee. • Approved the policy establishing the Sturges Park Planning Committee. • Approved amendments to the policies establishing the Human Relations Advisory Committee, the Reading Climate Advisory Committee, the Economic Development Committee,` the Reading Trails, Committee, and the Fall Street Faire Committee with sunset clauses expiring June 30, 2015. • Changed the name of the Advisory Committee on the Cities for Climate Protection Program to Reading Climate Advisory Committee. • Considered the option for remote participation at meetings for Board, Committee and Commissions and the consensus of the 'Board was Reading did not need remote participation: • Approved the policy establishing the Town. Manager Search Committee. • Extended the term of the Sturges Park Planning Committee to February 28, 2013. The following individuals were either newly appointed or re- appointed by the Board of Selectmen to the following Boards,'Committees or Commissions: • Animal Control Appeals Committee - Catherine -Folan • ' Board of Appeals— Robert A. Redfern, David Traniello and Kathleen Hackett • Board of Cemetery Trustees = Mary R. Vincent, William C. Brown • Board of Health - Barbara A. Meade • Board of Registrars — Gloria R. Hulse • Celebration Committee - Kurt Habel • Climate Advisory Committee - Joan Boegel, Ray Porter, Gina Snyder (Associate), Michele Benson (moved from Associate to full member) and Laurie Ann Sylvia (Associate) • Commissioners of Trust Funds — Neil L. Cohen 98 • Community Planning and Development Commission Jeffrey Hansen, George Katsoufis (Associate), and Donna Dudley • Conservation Commission — Brian F. Sullivan, Will Finch, and Barbara Stewart • Constable Thomas H. Freeman • Council on Aging — Margaret Havey, Thomas Procopio, Erica Lynne Deane and Prabha Sankaran • Cultural Council - Jacalyn Wallace, Nancy Snow, Lynne A. Cassinari, Eileen Collins and Catherine Folan • Economic Development Committee - George A. Rio, Camille Anthony (Associate); Maria Higgins (Associate), Karl Weld (Associate), and John Russell ,(Associate) • Fall Street Faire Committee — Stephen Gordy • Historical Commission Carl Mittnight, Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Nancy Kohl (Associate), and Virginia Adams (Associate) • Housing Authority - Mary E. Connors • Human Relations Advisory Committee Prabha ;Sankaran, Monique Pillow Gnanaratnam, Jacalyn Wallace, Camille Anthony (Associate), and Robin I. Decker (Associate) • °RCTV Board of Directors — Kevin Walsh • Recreation Committee — 'Nancy Linn Swain, Mary Ellen Stolecki, Eric Hughes, and Joseph Rossetti (Associate) • Town Forest Committee - Terence Selle, Richard Wetzler, Thomas S. Gardiner (Associate), and Louis DeBrigard (Associate) • Trails Committee — Thomas S. Gardiner, Terence Selle, Jean Jacobs, and John E. Parsons (Associate) • Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee — Richard Schubert and John Arena • West Street Historic District Commission- Virginia Adams and Priscilla Poehler Licensing and Permits In the area of licenses the Board of Selectmen: • Granted a temporary, construction license permitting the removal of the Camp Curtis Guild buildings and utility structures from town -owned conservation land, along with associated site work including site remediation as noted in the Conservation Order of Conditions #277 -0597. • Approved the '`license for underground parking containing 76 parking spaces (1140 gallons of fuel) at 30 Haven Street; and for 67 parking spaces (storage of 1,005 gallons of gasoline) in the underground parking garage at 4 Summit Drive. • Entered into a one year license with the MBTA for use of the Vine Street parking lot. The Reading Police Department conducted a compliance check that resulted in the Board of Selectmen: suspending three °liquor licenses including The Wine Shop of Reading, The Wine Bunker and Sam's Bistro. The Wine Shop of Reading received a five day suspension due to the fact that it was their second 'offense and the Wine Bunker and Sam's Bistro received three day' suspensions. After Town Meeting approved the fingerprinting bylaw for certain licenses, the Board of Selectmen set the fees for fingerprinting pursuant to Section 5.4 of the Reading General Bylaw "Criminal History Check' Authorization" at $100 per applicant. This is required for hawking /peddling, door to door sales, taxi /livery, Class II and III and alcohol licenses. Community Development Typically, the Recreation Committee .grants permits for amplified sound, but if it is for a prolonged use, then it goes to the Board of Selectmen. In February 2012 the Board of Selectmen approved the policy on Amplified Sound in Public Parks to guide them in their decision making. The Board of Selectmen met frequently with the Conservation Commission regarding amendments to the Conservation Regulations. This was in response to concerns about the attitude of the ' Conservation Commission, complaints about the cost of delineation and complaints about set back regulations. After "several months of work by staff and volunteers, the Conservation Commission adopted a much more user friendly set of regulations. The Board' also met with the Historical Commission regarding the Demolition Delay Bylaw and the process of how property is put on the inventory. With the development of 30 Haven Street property it was brought to the Board's attention that the alleyway leading to the Brande Court parking lot needed a name. The Board approved the naming of the alleyway from Haven Street to the parking lot'as Atlantic Way. The Selectmen approved the renaming of th& Senior Center as the Pleasant Street Center which will allow flexibility for uses. The Board of Selectmen also approved the draft Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Board of Selectmen approved the Inter- Municipal Agreement between the City of Melrose, the Town of Wakefield, the Town of Saugus, and the Town of Reading for the Veterans' Services Department. Infrastructure Work began on the - repairs to" the drainage and sewer systems at Tennyson, Whittier and Browning which is otherwise known" as Poet's Corner. The Board of Selectmen voted to approve the discontinuance of the plan known as Old Pearl Street and the Town will retain an easement to an old water main that is on that property. The Board of Selectmen also approved discontinuance of two parts of Grant Street and those properties will revert back to the original property owners. After being approached by the Department of Environmental Protection to abandon area well fields, the consensus of the Board of Selectmen was not to abandon the wells at this time, and that the $50,000 per year spent to maintain them is an insurance policy worth paying should there be an unforeseen drought or other catastrophe in the future'. 100 The Board of Selectmen authorized the Town Manager to negotiate the sale of two 3,710W- square foot assemblage parcels at the intersection of Pearl Street and Audubon Road with the two abutting property owners, but the property owners were not willing to pay the minimum asking price. The Board of Selectmen authorized the Town Manager to arrange for the bid for sale pursuant to Chapter 30b regulations, one 17,800 +/- square foot parcel at the intersection of Pearl Street and Audubon Road. The Board of Selectmen also authorized the Town. Manager to arrange for the bid for sale pursuant to Chapter 30b regulations, one +/- 31;614 square foot parcel of land on Lothrop Road' known as plat 9 lot 3 on the Town of Reading Assessor's map; Financial' The Board approved the amended agreement between the Town of Reading, Town of Wakefield, and the City of Melrose for regional public health services. In July 2012 the Board of Selectmen approved the Inter-local Agreement with Wakefield for Tax Assessment Services. The agreement is for 18 months to share the current Assessor Director in Wakefield 50150 and there is a clause to opt out if it is not working. The Board of Selectmen adopted a policy on Procurement Cards which will allow a limited number of employees to make purchases with suppliers who do not accept purchase orders and adopted Section 1.13 of the Board of Selectmen Policies Policy Providing for the Use of Purchasing` Cards. Economic Development One element of our financial success is our success in economic development, highlights include: • Location of a number of new businesses in the community. • The Reading Fall Street Faire, in its 4th year, has fast become a beloved and successful tradition in Reading, celebrated the second Sunday of September. • The Town is making progress on implementation of the Licensing & Permitting Software in the Community _Services and other departments, which when fully implemented will make tracking and the issuance of development permits and licenses easier. Eventually customers will be able', to track the progress of their own permits. CONSERVATION DIVISION The Commission holds public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, or as otherwise announced. Meetings normally begin at 7:00 PM. The Commission's office is located at Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 0`1867. The telephone number is 781- 942 6616. Wetlands Protection Activities During 2012, the Conservation Commission reviewed 33 permit applications for proposed work and wetlands delineation. The Commission held 30 public hearings and public meetings and performed more than 167 site inspections regarding the permit applications and construction. The Commission also issued" 121 decisions including permits, resource area delineations, extensions, and amendments. The Commission made final site inspections and closed 30 project files. The Commission identified and resolved 3 violations. The Administrator reviewed and signed off on 440 building permits and 29; minor projects, and performed 415 site inspections. The Commission collected $6,511.00 in filing fees under the Wetlands Protection Act and $19,104.88 under the Wetlands Protection Bylaw: The Commission has a primary role in administering the following statutes and regulations: • Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40 • Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations at 310 CMR 10.00 • ' Town of Reading Wetlands Protection Bylaw, and Reading Wetlands Protection Bylaw Regulations The Conservation Commission administers several types of permit review processes under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Reading Wetlands Protection Bylaw. Projects involving proposed disturbance within_ a Wetland Resource Area, associated Buffer Zone, or Rverfront Area will require the filing of a Notice of Intent by the project sponsor. This process involves . a comprehensive review of potential project impacts to protected areas, and eventually results in the issuance by the Conservation Commission of an Order of Conditions or an Order of Denial. An Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD), for review of Wetland Resource Areas, is generally utilized for large tracts of undeveloped land, and results in an Order of,Resource Area Delineation. Applicants proposing projects with limited potential impact may be advised to submit a Request for a Determination of Applicability (RDA). The RDA process is generally less demanding upon the -applicant than the NOI process: Projects with insignificant potential impacts may be reviewed under a Bylaw Minor Project Permit. The Commission is also involved, in coordination with other governmental bodies, in other regulatory activities including the following: • Management of conservation properties in Reading • Administration of the Massachusetts. Public - Waterfront Act, M.G.L. `Chapter 91 and associated Public Waterfront Act Regulations at 310 CMR. 9.00 102 • Review and comment on forest land and agricultural land purchase options under, M.G.L. Chapters 61 and 61 A • Review and comment on housing development plans under M.G.L. Chapter 40B • Review and comment on forest management plans under M.G.L. Chapter 132 • Review and permitting of beaver activity controls in Wetlands Resource Areas under M.G.L. Chapter 131 In addition to the statutes and regulations listed above, the Conservation Office reviews permit applications received by the Planning, Building Inspection, and Public Health matters within the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission. In many cases, ,this, "sign -off ' process involves a visit to the site to ascertain whether jurisdictional areas are present. Natural Resources Conservation Activities „The opening of the Mattera Cabin has provided a venue for many town wide activities. Scheduling is done by the Recreation Department, with .many Town groups using the facility. Conservation has welcomed nature walks led by Library .staff including an "owl prowl in March, a spring walk in April, and a summer walk in July. Information about trail events is posted on the website, www.readingma.gov. Conservation has, also continued to work closely with the Police Department to stop occasional misuse of Conservation lands, including fires and Off Road Vehicle use. With better signage and patrolling, incidents have decreased this year. Membership and Office Management The Reading Conservation Commission is comprised of seven volunteer members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for renewable three -year terms. The Community Services Department provides staff support including part-time Conservation Administrators Clerk (23 hours per week), and a Recording Secretary.: The Commission began 2012 with Bill Hecht as Chairman, and Jamie Maughan, Thomas Loughlin, Barbara Stewart, Annika Scanlon, Brian Tucker and Brian Sullivan. Brian Tucker retired after three years of service with the Commission. Thomas Loughlin stepped down in December, leaving the . Commission with five members. At the request of the Board of Selectmen, the Conservation Commission formed an ad hoc' committee to review the Town's Wetland Bylaws and Regulation. The committee included Commissioners Brian Sullivan, Barbara Stewart, and Jamie Maughan and Reading citizens Mark Wetzel, Will Finch, and Pat Lloyd. Meeting almost every week during the summer, the committee developed proposed changes to the Bylaws and presented them at the fall Town Meeting which passed the proposed changes. They also developed an extended list of needed enhancements for the regulations and policies. The full Commission completed the changes to the regulations and accepted them on November 7, 2012. 103 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ELDER/HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION The Division of Elder/Human Services provides social services, `advocacy, activities, transportation, educational programs, and a meal site for Reading residents age 60 and over. Home- delivered meals are available for homebound elders through. Mystic Valley Elder Services' Meals on "eels program. In addition, the division offers information, support, and referrals to seniors and their adult children, friends, and caregivers about a variety of aging concerns. For those under age 60, the division provides social services and holiday programs. The staff consists of an Administrator (16 Hours weekly), a Social Worker (37.5 hours weekly), a Senior Center Coordinator (35 hours. weekly), a Van Driver (35 hours weekly), a Nurse Advocate (20 hours weekly) and a Clerk (19 hours weekly). Highlights for the division this year included the following: o Elder Services partnered with the Health Division to offer the Tdap Vaccine at no cost to 100 Reading seniors. o State legislators Senator Katherine Clark, Representative Brad Jones, and Representative Jim Dwyer hosted Reading seniors on a tour and lunch at the State House in Boston. o The Council on Aging requested that the Selectmen change the name of the Senior Center to the Pleasant Street Center. This was unanimously approved and in December the name was officially changed. o The Council on Aging, through, the generosity of the Burbank Trust Fund, purchased a defibrillator for the Pleasant Street Center. During 2012, in order to increase awareness of the Department and services provided, the staff and Council on Aging participated in Friends and Family Day in June as well as the Fall Street Faire in September. Social Services The Social Worker addresses the needs and concerns of Reading residents of all ages. Assistance for those under the age of 60 often involves crisis intervention, goal - setting, information and referrals about financial, housing, mental health, and disability- related concerns. For those age 60 and over, assistance includes crisis intervention; EAP -model of case management; addressing housing concerns; mediating intergenerational ' disputes; intervening in cases of neglect, loneliness, or depression; coordinating appointments with area medical and social service agencies; as well as providing information and referrals with regard.to nursing home placement and eligibility for State and Federal programs. The Social Worker assists relatives and friends of seniors with all the above concerns. During 2012, the Social Worker had 2,913 contacts with approximately 903 people (1% increase over last year) who required assistance of some kind. 104 The Social Worker provides eligibility screening for, and assistance with, applications for the Reading Food Pantry, and various transportation programs. In 2012, the Social Worker completed these tasks for 103 individuals /families to the Reading Food Pantry (20% decrease from 2011), and 112 certifications for medical transportation (10% decrease from 2011). Note: In 2011, Food Pantry eligibility was increased to a two year period. Nurse Advocate The Nurse I Advocate. helps Reading seniors manage their health care needs. The main responsibilities of the Nurse Advocate include educating, counseling, and advocating for seniors. This position identifies the frailest seniors in Reading, especially those who live alone and do not have someone nearby for support. By being available to support seniors more proactively, I the program helps seniors remain healthier and more independent. Similar programs have demonstrated that such interventions can even reduce disabilities and prevent or delay institutionalization. The Nurse Advocate also conducted an outreach program by monthly visits to local senior housing .establishments to discuss various topics related to health concerns. In the past year, the Nurse Advocate has assisted 259 seniors with 746 contacts. Some of the outcomes of her work include: o helping to reduce anxiety o facilitating transition to more appropriate living situation o encouraging proactive planning o developing trusting relationships o providing referrals o advocating for seniors by problem solving with providers and /or family members o assistingwith accurate diagnosis o facilitating prompt treatment and /or follow up o improved quality of life for seniors and caregivers o ` educating seniors regarding health/medical issues o educating caregivers o promoting self care o prevent 911 calls o prevent hospitalizations o prevent fall, injury or disability o prevent caregiver burnout o prevent premature nursing home placement Helping seniors understand their health care needs and plan strategies for managing these needs both in the short term and future is the goal of this program. During the past year, there has been a consistent flow of referrals from a wide variety of sources. The Pleasant Street Center ,(Senior Center) 105 The Pleasant Street Center Coordinator's primary responsibility is to manage the daily operations of the Center including the care of the facility, and the coordination of activities. The Pleasant Street Center is a hub of activity Monday through Friday. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Cribbage Motion to Billiards Motion to Chess Music - aerobics Musio- aerobics Movies* Facials. Knitters Manicures '' B.E.S.T. - Strength Training Open Open Computer Open Computer "Party Bridge Computer Lab Computer Lab Lessons Lab Zumba fitness ' Brain Yoga Memoir Book Discussion Open Computer Writing Lab Hairdresser* Bingo Quilting Bingo AA Birthday Lunch* Fix -it Lamp Zumba Drop in Game SHINE - health Repair Day insurance info* Yoga Visit with the* Low Vision* Blood Pressure" Painting Group School Supt. Clinic ** Podiatry Clinic* Party Bridge ; Visit with the Town Manager Bereavement Visit with Support Group I Selectman* *Meet monthly * *Provided by the Reading Health Department New programs added during 2012 include: Brain Yoga, AARP Safe Driving Program, Digital Camera Classes, Chinese Culture Day, Control Yourself (a Solution for Hypertension) a 6 week program. Support groups, like Low Vision, and the Bereavement Support Group, provide participants with an opportunity to express their feelings and gain insights from other participants' experiences. Guest speakers are often invited to present educational and alternate viewpoints. During 2012, Elder Services and, the Council` on Aging formed new partnerships with the Reading Art Association and Reading Veteran's Division. Quarterly, the RAA loans the Pleasant Street Center art work to display throughout the building. This generous donation highlights Reading's local artists: 106 In November the first annual ,Veteran's Day breakfast was held at the Center in coordination with the Veteran's Services Division. Several local businesses sponsored the event and high school volunteers .served many local Veterans. There was a procession from the Pleasant Street Center to the town common for the annual ceremony honoring Reading's Veterans. The Pleasant Street Center had some minor, exterior improvements during the summer of, 2012. Lighting was added under the entrance way canopy, trees were trimmed and the vines were removed from the building. A vegetable garden was started by volunteers and fresh tomatoes and peppers were served at lunch during August. Facilities also, replaced the exterior doors in the Great Room providing more insulation and sound proofing. Intergeneration Programs Elder/Human Services ,continues to reach out to the community, particularly the younger generation. In the spring, Coolidge Middle School hosted an' - intergenerational Cribbage Tournament; and 'during the summer, various programs were offered that gave seniors the opportunity to introduce their grandchildren to the Pleasant Street Center. The Center also benefited from younger volunteers. Reading Girl Scouts have been generous in making cards during holidays and serving meals at Christmas as well as the summer Lobster Roll Dinner. In tergenerational projects continue to be an important teaching tool in cooperation -with the Reading Schools. Reading Memorial High School students acted as servers and bingo callers. during the summer months. During the spring they helped with yard work. The Middle Schools provided entertainment at the Pleasant Street Center during the holidays and they, also made cards, cookies, and tray favors. Volunteers The division recognizes the importance of volunteers and few of our programs would run smoothly without volunteers from the community. The volunteers themselves learn new skills, meet new people, and enjoy an increased sense of self -worth. For these reasons, the division places great emphasis on offering a variety of volunteer opportunities for a diverse set of skills, abilities, and interests. The Social Worker matches volunteers to various community service positions, many of which specifically aid Reading's older population. Some of the positions filled by volunteers include: Pleasant Street Center receptionists, gardeners, book discussion leaders, game leaders, income tax preparers, computer instructors, COA members, repairmen, friendly visitors, medical escorts, office workers, newsletter editor, bread suppliers, kitchen helpers, shoppers for homebound seniors, and shopping escorts. When reporting statistics, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, has requested. a differentiation between registered volunteers and unregistered volunteers. Registered volunteers include those who have completed the volunteer application process that includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, interview, training, placement and ongoing support. Unregistered 107 volunteers include, but are not limited to, students, civic groups, `town departments, and free performers. In the past year, 137 registered volunteers gave 9,396 hours of service. The financial equivalent for these services is approximately $100,280. Unregistered volunteers gave 217 hours of service. During the past 2 years the Finance Department has assumed portions of the Property Tax Worker Program. In 2012 . the division assumed responsibility of all tasks :relating to volunteers. The ;duties are divided between the Social Worker and the clerk. During the year the division experienced a slight decrease in the number of Property Tax Workers. Every effort is being made by the staff to increase participation in the program. The staff continues to work diligently to maintain the quality and quantity of volunteers, I ervices, and programs. In an effort to enhance the volunteer program and attract new volunteers, Elder Services has begun offering training to volunteers. In October, 25 volunteers were trained. in CPR and the use of a defibrillator. Other training programs are planned for the spring of 2013. Lunch time Meals The Pleasant Street Center's daily nutrition program is provided by Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. (MVES). In an effort to increase attendance at lunch the Center often offers concurrent games, programs, and/or entertainment. There are 26 meal site volunteers who .help serve and clean up after the noontime meal at the Center. Socialization 'is an important component of this program. In 2012, a total of 4,695 lunches were served at the Center (5 % increase over last year). In 2012, MVES' Meals -On- Wheels program delivered a total of 24,231 meals to 174 participants. The roster of participants changes as people become well enough to prepare their own meals or move to other levels of care. A variety of meals is delivered: lunch meals, evening meals, clinical diets, -and frozen meals for the weekend._ A variety of "clinical diet" meals is also available including: no 'concentrated sweets, diabetic, low fiber, high fiber, low lactose, renal, or pureed. Van Transportation The van transportation program provides a vital service for those seniors who don't drive. Transportation is provided in -town and to surrounding shopping plazas for the following purposes: errands, grocery shopping, voting, pharmacy needs, and visiting the Center. For younger residents, the van program offers transportation to and from the food pantry and other vital destinations. In 2012, the variprovided 3,714 one -way trips. In collaboration with the School Department, the division continues the METCO shuttle program. The shuttle uses the Elder Services' van and drivers but is funded by the METCO grant. 108 Newsletter The Pleasantries newsletter is a monthly publication created by the division. The publisher of the newsletter is Senior News Publications and there is no cost to the Town for this arrangement. SNP's revenue is derived from selling advertising space in the newsletter. The newsletters are delivered to approximately 2,500 senior households in Reading three times a year. The Burbank Trust Fund provides the funding for postage. During the other nine months, 900 copies of the newsletter are available at several locations around town. The goal of the newsletter is to increase awareness of the programs and services available to Reading's seniors and their caregivers. The newsletter -also provides important information about benefit- changes and helpful agencies. An annual subscription is available by mail for $5. Residents can now subscribe to the newsletter online at no cost and receive it via email. In addition to this monthly newsletter, Elder Services has begun a monthly on -line update about programs and services. This is a one page email highlighting significant events /programs by the division. It is available by emailing the administrator at jburnsgci.reading ma.us and asking to join the distribution list. Property Tax Worker Program The division coordinates the Property Tax' Worker program which allows Reading seniors to "perform various tasks for Town departments in exchange for an abatement on their, property taxes. The program is open to Reading residents who are age 65 and over or disabled who own property and have a household income that does not exceed limits set by the program. In 2012 there were 30 positions available and each participant was permitted to earn a maximum abatement of $1,000 annually. In 2012, participants were compensated at a rate of $8.00 per hour. The program has been funded through the Assessors' Overlay account. Burbank Trust Fund In 2012 the Council on Aging approved expenditures from the Dorothy L. Burbank Trust to pay for the following: an Automatic Defibrillator for the Pleasant Street Center; the Volunteer Recognition Reception; three months of postage cost for'bulk mailings of the newsletter; monthly entertainment for the Pleasant Street Center's special lunch program; birthday cake, gift certificates, and lunch for the monthly birthday, celebrants. In December the Council reviewed the entertainment budget. Based upon the findings that the original budget was established in 2005, the Council approved a slight increase to the following year's entertainment budget. 2012 beginning balance $264,814.00 2012 ending balance = '$263,116.00 109 Patrons for Older Adults Support Fund During the 2010 Town Meeting the members voted to accept a gift from the Patrons for Older Adults. The fund has established a permanent trust fund to be known as "Patrons for Older Adults Support Fund." In 2012, the Council on Aging approved expenditures from the fund to support the Volunteer Appreciation Event. In addition to the =Volunteer Event, a Lobster Roll Dinner was added during the summer and funded through the Patrons Trust. 2012, beginning balance = $132,965.00 2012 ending balance = $134,514.00 Schroeder Trust Fund In 2012, funds from the Schroeder Trust were used to purchase hot Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for seniors who were in need and going to be alone for the holidays. This year in addition to the winter meals, the COA,provided an additional delivery of 30 meals at Easter time. All meals were delivered by COA members. 2012 beginning balance = $22896.00 2012 ending balance = $22498.00 Donations Many individuals and organizations have generously supported Elder/Human Services' efforts by providing money, gifts, and in -kind services. Some of the donations have . included: sponsorship of an event, program or meal, senior center decorations, baked goods, paper cups and plates, flowers, plants, art work, refreshments, and more. In the fall of this year the division was contacted by the Reading Clergy Association who offered a donation of $21,206.63 which was the remaining balance of the Community Parish Nursing Program. The original mission of the CPN program was "to help the older folks in Reading stay well and remain safely in their homes." -The funds were deposited into the Elder Services Donation account' and will be used'to assist Reading seniors with remaining in their homes. Human Services Donations 2012 beginning balance = $7,160.00 Human Services Donations ending balance = $7,466.65 Elder Services Donations 2012 beginning balance = $18,080.00 Elder Services Donations ending balance = $42,001.72 Holiday Programs Adopt -a- Family The. Reading Rotary Club and ReadingCARES coordinated the Adopt -A- Family holiday program and they did`a terrific job. Elder /Human Services worked with them to help support their efforts in verifying eligibility and distributing food and gifts to families in need. The Adopt -a- Family program matches low income Reading families with confidential donors of food and gifts for children. Reading residents, businesses, out -of -town businesses that employ 110 Reading residents, youth organizations, school groups, nursery schools, churches, and municipal departments join together to make this program a success. This past year, 77 donor groups, families, and individuals made donations of food and gifts to the Adopt -A- Family program. Recipients Households Thanksgiving Food 54 1 Christmas `Food/Gifts 62 (129 children) Christmas Gifts The Social Worker gathers gift wishes from 25 seniors. The Young Women's League purchases, wraps, and delivers the gifts. Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets The Social Worker supplies the Wakefield Elks with a list of 10 seniors who would welcome receiving a basket of uncooked holiday food. Emergency Funds The division has two revolving funds. The Elder Services Donations Fund covers emergency situations for persons age 60 and older who ,lack financial resources to cover basic needs or emergencies. The Human Service Donations Fund is for persons under age 60 who lack financial resources for emergency situations. Council on Aging, Two new members joined the Council on Aging this year. The :Council currently has nine members. One of the major initiatives the Council has taken on this year is enhancing the interior of the Pleasant Street Center. They have worked diligently on selecting paint colors for the various rooms and have begun working on a lighting plan. Their assistance and support has been instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for visitors to the Pleasant Street Center. Their support is very much appreciated. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT HEALTH DIVISION Introduction 2012 was the first fall year of the new regional approach to public health with Melrose and Wakefield. The Division is staffed by the Health Director and Senior Health Inspector who are shared with the other communities, two part-time Inspectors and one part-time Public Health Nurse. The Board of Health, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, worked collaboratively with Melrose and Wakefield to standardize their fee schedules. In addition, the Board passed updated Sale of Tobacco Regulations and began the process of updating the Keeping of Animal regulations. Environmental Health The Health Division enforces 14 state regulations and 17 local Board of Health regulations and Town By -Laws. This includes regular inspections and responding to complaints concerning housing, food service, air quality and noise control, semi- public swimming pools, camps, tanning, and animal licensing. In 2012 the division received 63 complaints and performed 659 inspections; 508 of which were food establishment inspections. This is a 46% o increase in the number of complaints and a 41 % increase in inspections. The Health Division :continues to maintain a sharps disposal kiosk for the use of Reading residents who may have medication for their families and pets that require injections. This year the kiosk was moved from the Town Hall to the Police Station where the public has 24/7 access. Public Health Nursing The Public Health Nurse is responsible for the follow up of all reportable communicable diseases, immunization clinics, blood pressure clinics (33 clinics for 21`7 people), and health education activities (Reading Fall Street Fair, Senior Health Fair, at the Senior Center, High School Health Fair). The nurse also is part of the team which inspects recreation camps. This year, Reading joined the state's electronic surveillance system for the communicable disease follow ups which allows for more timely and paperless work. There were 59 confirmed cases of communicable diseases for Reading residents. " The annual flu clinics were held in the fall. Due to state budget cuts, Reading did not receive, any free vaccine from the Department of Public Health. All vaccine was purchased and then billed to the various insurance companies. With the new regional arrangement, residents could also take ` advantage of the additional clinics offered in Wakefield and Melrose. A "total of 927 flu shots were given. In addition, 93 tetanus with whooping cough vaccinations were administered to seniors through the generosity of grants. 112 Emergency Preparedness .Reading is now a member of the Mystic Valley Emergency Preparedness Coalition in order to be consistent with Wakefield and Melrose. The six- community coalition meets monthly. Weights and Measures The Weights and "Measures function is contracted to the State Division of Standards. The contract with the Division of Standards was renewed for 2012. Mosquito Control Reading continues to be part of the Eastern Middlesex Mosquito Control Project. The project conducts mosquito surveillance and spraying for larval/adult mosquitoes. The adult mosquito surveillance program used traps to collect mosquitoes from 5 - Reading locations. Data was compiled from 21 mosquito trap collections over 7 different nights. Selected trap collections in the district, including two collections from Reading, were tested for West Nile Virus and EEE by the Mass. Department of Public Health. The larval mosquito control program relied on the larvicides,.. Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) and methoprene, which are classified by the EPA as relatively non - toxic. An . April helicopter, application of Bti controlled mosquito larvae at 284 wetland acres. Field crews using portable "sprayers applied Bti in the summer to 8.5 wetland acres when high densities of mosquito larvae were found in stagnant water. For adult mosquito control, there were 10 crews assigned to apply Sumithrin to 5,882 acres at night' using truck mounted aerosol sprayers when survey traps, indicated high populations of mosquitoes. Other Funds are included in the Health Division budget or outpatient mental health services provided by Riverside Community Cares. In fiscal year 2012, 81 Reading residents received 1,871 visits, a 30 %o increase in the number of people and more than a doubling in`the number of visits. With the -sliding scale used, $29,855.86 of free care was provided. Funds are also included to help pay for vocational services for Reading residents with EMARC (Eastern Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens). 39 residents participate in this program. 113 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT- INSPECTIONS DIVISION The Inspections .Division is responsible for carrying out inspectional services on commercial and residential construction in the areas of building, gas, plumbing and wiring. In addition, the division is responsible for enforcing the Town's Zoning By -laws and providing staff to the Zoning Board of Appeals. * Totals do not include permit fees for Walkers Brook Crossing, and Johnson Woods that are deposited in the revolving building account. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals met 15 times in 2012. The ZBA voted on petitions for 18 Variances, Special Permits and appeals. ZBA Members are Chairman Damase Caouette, Robert Redfern, John Jarema, Kathleen Hackett, David Traniello and, John Miles. The Town Planner, Jean Delios; and the Commissioner of; Buildings, Glen Redmond; provide primary support to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 114 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION The Planning Division provides technical and professional planning services to the Town of , Reading and the relevant land use boards. The Town of Reading Master Plan (and other plans) serves as a guide for planning staff to assist iri achieving stated goals for the Town of Reading. Planning helps civic leaders, businesses and citizens envision new possibilities for the future. In addition to long -range planning, we also develop :action plans aimed at providing solutions to current community problems: Site Plan Review' (SPR) is the zoning tool used to evaluate development projects. This is an important tool as it allows us to shape projects so that they respect the existing fabric lof the Town and are carried out in harmony with the rest of the community. Planning staff works with appointed and elected leaders, including the Community Planning and Development Commission, in reviewing development proposals. SPR decisions contain conditions for approvals that reflect development review comments including input from the public. In 2012, the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) continued to receive experienced and dedicated service from its Chair, Charlie Adams; and Vice Chair, Jeff Hansen; and board members John Weston, Nick Safina, Dave Tuttle, and associate member George Katsoufis. Several important milestones were reached in 2012 in the area of long range planning. New and updated plans were prepared`in the areas of Housing, Economic Development, Town Forest, Local Energy Action Plan (LEAP), and Open Space and Recreation (OSRP). In November the Housing Production Plan (HPP) was completed. Likewise the .OSRP was completed and filed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In early 2012, South Main Street Design Best Practices were developed as guidelines for this commercial corridor. Through a grant, in collaboration with area communities, a regional priority development mapping plan was produced which identifies the desirable areas for development. Another grant funded planning initiative involved researching the possibility of a shared regional housing services coordinator. Planning staff also supports the Economic Development Committee, and together, new initiatives have been developed to advance economic development goals. Ongoing activity includes business retention/expansion, new business development, wayfinding, and making Reading more business friendly including: streamlined permitting: New economic development programs were launched this year. Reading was successful in securing grants or revenue from the Reading Fall Street Fair (RFSF) to expand offerings 'in the area of economic development. A Retail Visioning Program, funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI), brought a retail consultant to Reading to assist 8 existing businesses. The MDI funded work focused on ways to improve existing downtown businesses from a retailing and marketing perspective. Another new program, paid for out of the proceeds from the RFSF, was developed known as the Business Facade and Signage Improvement program (BFSI) that helped fund several projects. The BFSI partially funded signage improvements such as a new blade sign and wall signs for the law offices located at 159 115 , Haven Street, the storefront improvements at Atlantic Framing located at 78 Haven, to name a few. The BFSI has also allocated funds to assist with a complex renovation of Family Dental which we hope to move forward this year. Community Service Staff, including planning, provided support to the Conservation Commission; Zoning Board of Appeals; Historical Commission; West Street Historic District Commission; and the Board of Selectmen. The dedicated and hard working boards, committees, and commissions are a critical component of the Town of Reading's expertise and resources without which the many accomplishments made each year could not have been possible.` Planning Division Activities CPDC In 2012, the CPDC met 20 times, and with the assistance of the Planning Division, reviewed 39 requests for a variety of approvals including: site plan review; subdivision; signage design, and modifications to . existing SPR decisions. The CPDC held 20 public meetings and numerous zoning work sessions centered on zoning by -law amendments noted below and proposed zoning changes and design standards for South Main Street. There were a combined total of 19 Development Review Team (DRT) and Construction Review meetings held with Town Staff and Applicants to provide guidance on permitting and development. Major Accomplishments 2012 Streamlining Site Plan Review through the use of Minor Site'Plan Review. • Viewpermit - license and permitting software program launched in the Spring of 2012. internal review is seamless and workflow is smoother. • Improved Communications with Boards — quarterly meetings with board chairs. • Improved Communication Tools = more use of checklists to assist applicants. • DRT Notes (reformatted) — more clearly outlines requirements. • Combined Public Hearings for better customer service. • ZBL Updates - Subsequent Town Meeting Adopted changes to; o Section 6.1 - Parking;' o Section 4.2.2 - Medical Marijuana o Planning' Staff and CPDC held numerous workshops, meetings; presentations, and public hearings as part of these changes. • South Main Street - Design Best Practices. • Sign Bylaw Enforcement — worked with businesses to correct multiple violations including removal of defunct signs. • Vacant Properties Bylaw Enforcement - identified and worked with a dozen property; owners to come into compliance. Economic Development Committee The Economic Development Committee (EDC) Chair_, Sheila Clarke; Vice Chair, Ben Yoder; and EDC members Meghan Young- Tafoya, George Rio, Michelle Williams, and Associate Members Jack Russell, Michelle Ferullo, Maria Higgins, and Karl Weld; working with Planning Staff, executed an aggressive work plan for the year. A very successful Fall Street Faire was held 11`6 in September for the fourth year. As noted above, the BFSI and Retail Visioning programs were introduced "in 2012 with several businesses benefitting from the assistance. Regional Planning Initiatives In keeping with goals for regionalization, several regional planning initiatives were pursued in 2012. A District Local Technical Assistant (DLTA) grant was successfully secured from the MAPC for a "Regional Housing Services Coordinator" and for a regional priority development plan: Reading Town Forest Natural Resource Inventory& Conservation Vision Working with the Reading Town Forest Committee, with the assistance of a consultant from Mass Audubon Ecological Extension Service, a plan was developed to use as a guide for Visioning and Planning related to the Town Forest. A public forum was an important component of the visioning process. A natural. resource inventory was compiled as well as a' series of recommendations' for, the Town to consider. The Reading Town Forest Committee will fall under the Department of Public Works in 2013. Six (6) Major Redevelopment Projects In an effort to keep the public informed, the Bi- Weekly Update notices were continued in 2012. This continues to generate many accolades from readers. Reading Woods, 1 Jacob Way Reading Woods is a 24.8 acre site being developed by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC and is a redevelopment of a former office complex known as Addison Wesley. The former office use consisted ' of 208,000 square feet of vacant and dilapidated buildings and related parking. In total, the project will include 424 for - sale residential homes (208 age restricted and 43 low /mod housing units as required under the 40R zoning district designation) that mostly are garden style condominiums with the exception of 16 which will be townhouses. Construction of the first phase of the project has begun. Phase I includes a clubhouse, a 50 unit building (in the 40R district), and 16 townhouses. Construction also started` on the second 50 unit building (also in the 40R district). The Town has also received the 40R Density Bonus payment for the first 50 ` unit building in the amount of $150,000 and has submitted a request for Density Bonus payment on the second 50 unit building. Calareso's Garden Center, 80 -100 Main Street — The new complex included a retail store (that is more than 2.5 times larger than previously), a greenhouse, (2 times larger than previously), and a parking area that is double the capacity of the current store. e -cars, 281 Main Street - An electric car dealership has been developed in place of a former . vacant, abandoned building on South Main Street that housed an artist shop. Perfecto's, 285 Main Street — A coffee shop /cafe is being planned for this former tux shop building that had a fire some years ago. Construction is expected to commence in the spring of 2013, 117 M.F. Charles Building, 600 Main Street— A mixed use building, largely vacant with some active tenants. Redevelopment commenced focusing on the commercial retail areas located 'on the first floor. Upper story residential use will follow in a future phase. Construction commenced in 2012 and it is anticipated to continue into the spring of 2013 with at least 4 new businesses opening after that. Oaktree, 30 Haven Street - a mixed use redevelopment of approximately 100,000 square feet with 20,000 square feet of first floor commercial/retail space and 80,000 square feet of both underground parking and upper level housing (53 units). This redevelopment replaces a former vacant and closed . downtown supermarket. This is the first project to be built under the Town's Downtown Smart Growth District (40R). Construction was completed at the end of 2012. Additionally, the Town has received the 40R Density Bonus payment of $159,000 in accordance with the Smart Growth regulations. In 2012, revenue generated from Planning Division activities totaled $13,863. The Planning Division is located at Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, telephone 781942-6620. 118 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - VETERANS SERVICES The Department of Veterans' Services Office is responsible for the needs of all the veterans in Reading. It is the Veterans Services Officer to whom the unemployed, the indigent, the disabled, the ill, or veterans otherwise in need, first apply for assistance. The Veterans Services Officer administers benefits and assists veterans with other resources, referrals, and assistance. The Veterans Services Officer interviews applicants, determines eligibility, and helps veterans "file for alLveterans' benefits, including the Massachusetts Chapter 115 program for income eligible veterans and their dependents. Reading's demand for Veteran's Services has increased significantly over the past several-years and is currently running at about $230,000 /year. The state repays 75% of these costs in the following fiscal year through state aid payments. Below is a chart that demonstrates the increase in Veteran's payments over the past several years: enefitsPat id Vet BRACKETT & LUCAS C uN., st.t.0i AT L�ik 19C EDARStxrr•r WORCESTER, t ER, NIA o 1649 508-799 -9739 GARY S. BRACK 17 F� A 50.9-790-9799 �slirackett {u �rackc ttlucsas:coEn February 27, 2013 Peter 1. Ilechenbleil .ner, Town Manager "Town of Reading 1$ Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 RE; 2012 Annual Ptiept rt Dear Peter. I am submitting the report of Brackett & Lucas as Town Cou nsel for the calendar year 2012. During the past year, legal assistance was provided to the Board of Selectmen, Tc own Manager,, department heads, town boards, co€ i€nittees and commissions. Our services included advice and legal` opinions as well as attendance at meetings as required. In addition, we assisted in the preparation and review of warrant articles and we .attended the Annual Town Meeting and Subsequent Town Meeting. In 2012, we were engaged in representing, the Town of Reading in several litigation matters. Two cases involve claims related. to the constructionirenovation of the Reading Memorial high School. Efforts to resolve these cases through the use of a professional mediation service have been unsuccessful to state. Land use appeals were pending regarding,decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals. An administrative appeal was pending before the Appellate Tax Board regarding, a challenge to the real estate valuation for a commercial complex. Our l:ir €rt has also assisted, in several other departmental matters including employment issues, alcohol license violations, appeals frorn gun permit license suspensions and revocations and the revisions of.'the ,vetlands regulations. It has been our honor and pleasure to serve as Town Counsel during the past year and we look forward to continuing our service to the Town of Reading in the future, =cry t ply yours, J C;Ary Brackett C:ISB /dsl€ j j 121 jj 1 Recreafion Program The Are of East Middlesex provides recreational services throughout the year for children and adults with developmental disabilities: The funding to run these programs is raised through fundraising efforts and individual- attendance fees. Although these programs are staffed by employees, not all of them could be run without the assistance of volunteers. Several dances and swim programs are held throughout the year, and it `should be noted that approximately 50 Reading residents have volunteered to assist in these very successful programs. Residential Services Residential services are currently provided at several sites throughout the :area to 91 adults who have developmental disabilities. Residential programs are funded` primarily by the [department of Developmental Services (DDS). Room and Board fees charged to the residents are used to.offset DDS funding. The goal of residential services is to provide individuals'- with an opportunity to live and participate in the local communities that we serve. Family Su sort Services The Arc's Farnlly Support Division ,provides- advocacy services for individuals with developm ental disabilities and their families. Reading Residents Senior Group 2 Adult Foster Care JDESE /DD5 a IFFS o School to Work g o On -Going Family Support RPS Specialized Services 3 ® Sib -Shop groups for siblings of, individuals with DD 7 o Adult Waiver'Services 2 Mystic Valley Elder Services 2 43 The Arc of East Middlesex is grateful for the continued support that the Town of Reading has .provided to its residents with developmental disabilities. Respectfully submitted, f Gail Covelluzzi Chief Financial Officer 123 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT READING HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Reading Historical Commission's (RHC) work in 2012 included regular monthly meetings and work in the RHC's Town archives. The RHC also worked on protecting the Demolition Delay Bylaw, and worked with Town based and non -Town based entities. The RHC continued to digitize historically important records, worked on organization of other historical records, and responded to several requests about inventoried properties and general historical information about Reading. The demolition delay for. 258 Main 'Street, which was already in progress, has expired and the structure remains intact. The RHC had to defend the Demolition Delay Bylaw twice in 2012. First, a petitioned article was brought before the spring Town Meeting to add appeals to the Demolition Delay Bylaw. The article was based on an instructional` motion that was not heard at the 2011 Fall Town Meeting due to a lack of a quorum. After discussions with the Board of Selectmen (BOS), who requested to- withdraw the article, it was indefinitely postponed by the petitioner. The RHC was tasked by the BOS to rewrite the bylaw so that the processes were clear and transparent. The RHC worked diligently for several months on rewriting the bylaw and presented it to the BOS and the Town Manager. The Town Manager then formed an ad hoc group which included 2 members of the RHC. The group worked on how the existing bylaw worked and where appeals could be inserted. The Town Manager then rewrote the bylaw and presented it as a Town Meeting Article. The rewritten bylaw passed with some modifications and the Town is waiting to see if the Attorney General will ,approve the changes. The RHC worked with the owners of 600 -622 Main Street, (M.F. Charles Building); the new owner of 10 Pierce Street, (Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Factory), and the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) regarding 226 Ash Street, (Reading Municipal Light and Power Station) to help the owners understand options regarding repurposing their historic properties. The RHC provided support and information for the Old South Church Steeple and Bell Tower Preservation Project. The RHC worked with the Town Planner to provide better information to Building Department visitors with questions regarding historic properties in Reading. Additionally, the RHC wrote a synopsis, entitled "Understanding the Demolition Delay Bylaw," to help people understand how the bylaw works. The synopsis defines demolition as it is referred to in the bylaw and that it is only enacted for total destruction of an historic structure. The protected historic properties had been flagged by the Board of Assessors to alert the Building Inspector to the historic status when demolition permits are requested. The Board of Assessors decided not to flag the properties that were added to the Historic Inventory in 2010. The RHC is waiting to see if the capability of the Building Department's new software is sufficient. 124 " The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Annual Report 2012 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency serving the people who. and work in the 101 cities and towns of Greater Boston. With a mission to promote smart growth and regional collaboration, "C's work is guided by our regional plan, "MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region." "Founded in 1963, MAPC will celebrate its Golden Anniversary this year. As we approach our 50th anniversary in 2013, MAPC caps off a year of remarkable growth and transition in 2012. With more than 200 projects underway at the agency, we have extended our reach into areas once thought incongruent with traditional planning: public health, clean energy, interactive gaming, education, community engagement and more. Becoming a leader in these emerging areas while furthering our bread -and butter planning work under our guiding plan, MetroFuture, has 'brought MAPC recognition as a leader in smart growth and regional planning nationally. We have been privileged to continue this work with support from the; federal Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant, while mindful that the Sustainable Communities Grant enters its final phase in 2013, and that we must be strategic and deliberate in planning to sustain that work. Metro Boston Sustainable Communities Consortium: Sustainable Communities projects have continued to showcase the very best of ,,smart growth planning and policy throughout Greater Boston, with guidance from our Metro Boston Sustainable Communities Consortium, which governs the grant. The Consortium now numbers 170 member organizations, including 66 municipalities representing more than 80 percent of the region's 3 million residents. A sampling of the work funded through Sustainable Communities in 2012; Housing Production Plans Creation of Housing Production Plans in communities across the region, including Bellingham, Foxborough, Sharon, Lexington and Watertown. • , Zoning updates at Nantasket Beach: in Hull, to increase potential for commercial development along the beach while adding public amenities and preserving cultural' attractions: + Re- envisioning Wollaston: a project focused on bringing economic development and housing opportunities to the Wollaston Red Line - Station area in Quincy. • Lower Broadway Visioning; Project in Everett: which seeks input from residents and businesses on the revitalization of the city's Lower Broadway, neighborhood. • Orange Line Opportunity Corridor study: which brings together developers and local leaders from Charlestown, Somerville, Medford, Malden and Melrose for coordinated planning along a stretch of subwa ,ripe for transit- oriented investment. District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) program: In addition to our Sustainable Communities work, we also implement MetroFuture by helping cities and towns through the successful and popular District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) program, which is an 126 essential vehicle for helping communities to achieve more sustainable land use and more effective local governance. DLTA funding is provided by the Legislature and Governor to help cities and towns to collaborate regionally on housing, economic development; and regional service delivery. During 2012, MAPC had 'a total of 18 DLTA projects, four of them related to energy. One project in MetroWest investigated the idea of bringing communities together to establish a regional natural gas refueling system for municipal vehicles. Another on the North Shore investigated regionalizing affordable housing, services. The remaining dozen DLTA projects related to land use, and many were regional in scope. , We expect DLTA to increasingly focus on housing creation in the coming year, as a reflection of Governor Deval Patrick's new commitment to build 10,000 new units of multi- family housing per year —a first -of its -kind production goal that MAPC was proud to support. Economic Development: Another critical component 'to MAPC's mission is helping municipalities to create jobs through economic development. This year, MAPC worked on the diversification of the maritime economy in Gloucester. Fishing has played a dominant role in Gloucester for hundreds of years, but to stay relevant and forward - thinking, the city must now look to areas such as marine science and technology to bring testing facilities, research institutes and business incubators to Gloucester. Working with Mayor Carolyn Kirk, MAPC helped the city to obtain funding sources to locate an academic institution on' the Harbor, so Gloucester teens can train locally in postsecondary fields related to marine science. MAPC is also working with North Shore Innoventures, a clean tech firm in Beverly, the UMass Venture Development Center, the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, and many others to bring diverse economic development opportunities to many parts of Greater Boston. Hubway Bike Share: A reliable and diverse transportation network for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and motorists is an important component of the region's economic viability. Last year, MAPC helped launch the Hubway Bike Share system in Boston, with more than 670,000 trips logged since the program's inception. In 2012, we worked ` to expand Hubway beyond Boston's borders and into Brookline,, Cambridge and Somerville, where 34 new stations were collectively added and countless new riders joined the system. Additional Hubway stations were also added in more neighborhoods of Boston, filling gaps in the network and allowing more people to take advantage of Hubway'§ convenience. Thanks to continued support from MassDOT ' and the Federal Transit Administration, combined with local momentum for expanding bike infrastructure, ,cycling is growing in popularity in Greater. Boston, increasingly connecting the dots between transit - stations for commuters and tourists alike. We expect to continue facilitating Hubway's expansion across Boston and into additional cities and towns in coming years. "Greater Boston Cycling and "Walking Map: "Last year, MAPC published our Greater Boston Cycling and Walking Map. A first -in- the - region foldable pocket map showing both walking and bicycling facilities, the pamphlet and its companion website were so popular this past year that we re- published both with some enhanced features. The new version includes more landmarks and street names, walking routes, hiking trails, nearby transit, bike lanes and Hubway stations, and is available through the mail by contacting MAPC or online at trailmap.mapc.org. 127 A hallmark of MAPC's work this year .has been cross - department collaboration on interactive tools to engage the public in planning, particularly in communities that aren't traditionally included in planning processes. An outgrowth of our internal focus on cultural competency, these ..public engagement efforts have increased the diversity of stakeholders attending our community meetings and participating in decision making at the local level. And by better reflecting the diversity of the region, these efforts help us to foster more sustainable, inclusive project outcomes. "Community P1anIt" gaming tool: In Quincy, our "Community PlanIt" gaming tool transforms community planning into something fun and interactive. Using a gaming environment customized for the project areas, Wollaston and North Quincy, residents compete with one another to generate and debate ideas for planning in their neighborhoods. Empathy -based challenges might 'help a teenager to walk the streets as an elderly resident, or might allow a native English speaker to take on the daily routine of a recent, immigrant. This social media game helped MAPC, the Asian Community Development Corporation and the city of Quincy to engage youth and- linguistically- isolated, low- income Asian residents in planning activities, and allowed residents:to participate in an online conversation about the impact of their decisions on diverse groups in the area. The project culminated in a 200- person visioning meeting which used more than 1,000 comments gathered I in the gaming tool as the basis for face -to -face conversations. Clean Energy Efforts Over the past year, MAPC has expanded its regional and local energy technical assistance programs to support clean energy efforts and greenhouse gas reductions throughout the region. Through our Local Energy Action Program (LEAP), MAPC works closely with individual communities to help them plan and implement clean energy work in their residential, commercial` and municipal sectors. We led several regional energy procurements, . including one that brought 17 communities together to procure professional solar installation services on municipal properties. Additional regional projects include the hiring of an Energy Services Company (ESCO) for performance contracting, the bulk purchasing of LED Street and outdoor lights, and the hiring of shared energy mangers. These regional projects are effective in using economies -of -scale and peer learning to help cities and towns overcome the financial, logistic, and capacity barriers that often slow or prevent energy projects from moving forward. This year marked our inaugural partnership with the state Department of Public Health (DPH) for a five year, $1.6 million Community Transformation Grant funded by the federal Affordable Care Act. Our efforts tackle the root causes of chronic illness, such as smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity. Walking routes along the Mystic Rivers In October, our public health team worked with the MWRA to open a 1.1 -mile section of a formerly closed 40 -mile aqueduct system for public hiking, biking and walking trails; we also worked with Somerville,, Medford and Malden to open 23 miles of signed walking- routes along the Mystic River using existing sidewalks and infrastructure. Malden, Melrose and Wakefield collaborated with MAPC's public health staff to enroll four new schools in the Safe Routes to School program, which encourages children to walk and bike to school: 128 Healthy Dining Program: To help combat obesity, our team launched a healthy dining program with 15 restaurants in Malden, Somerville and Waltham; each participating location agreed to offer healthier menu options, such as side salads, vegetable substitutions, and more. Community Safety Risks and Assets: Finally, ,MAPC's public health department worked with youth in Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville to document community safety risks and assets through digital photography; using cameras provided to teens by MAPC. Each community held a local summit to showcase these "photovoice" images and to engage local leaders in discussions about the public safety issues depicted through the eyes of area youth. In 2012, MAPC also, continued to innovate new ways to use technology and interactive websites to engage residents and use data, for advocacy across the region. We built a web -based "calculator at www.fixthet.mapc.org that let members of the public make their own recommendations about how to plug the T's $161 million gap through an interactive budget sheet. The calculator received thousands of hits from web visitors who submitted multi -varied proposals to fix the MBTA's funding crisis. MAPC used the results in our media work and legislative advocacy regarding the T's finances. Hubway Visualization Contest: In October and November, MAPC built on the success of our MBTA Calculator to . launch the first -ever Hubway. Visualization Contest, which challenged amateur and professional data wizards and designers to visualize just- released data on every Hubway ride to date more than half a million trips. We received 67 submissions from across the country (and the globe), with the ultimate prize going to Ta Chiraphadhanakul, a doctoral candidate at MIT. His submission merged Hubway and MBTA data to compare trip times, and to calculate the time saved by Hubway users versus T riders.4 He demonstrated that Hubway provides a fast, efficient transportation option for the region's residents and visitors, all with an elegantly designed visualization. (Read more about the contest in our April map). Metro Boston Data Common: To help our growing network of stakeholders find and use data, MAPC proudly partnered with The Boston Foundation this year to release the newest version of our Metro Boston Data Common, built using the open source platform "WEAVE. "' WEAVE allows Data Common users to explore data, create charts and maps, and find locally - useful resources, with full support from MAPC staff who offer monthly trainings and on -call expertise. For more information and to get started, visit www.metrobostondatacommon.org. "The State of Equity in Metro Boston," In December 2011, MAPC published "The State of Equity in Metro Boston," an analysis of, how inequity creates challenges for people in the region in all stages of life: childhood, young adulthood, adulthood, and the senior years. Although the region as a whole has become far more diverse over the past decade, this report showed that deep divisions and inequity remain. We explored these challenges in our 2011 report, which is available online at www.regionalindicators.org, and we are now following up with a policy- focused plan for 2013. After the release of the State of Equity Indicators Report in December 2011, , MAPC turned immediately to developing an action agenda for equity in the region, working with stakeholders from throughout Metro Boston. The report will be - released, and we will begin working to advance the agenda, throughout the winter and spring of 2013, so stay tuned for ways to get involved. 129 "Friends of MetroFuture ": Implementing MetroFuture through every facet of our planning work is a -core value at MAPC. The internal team devoted to building a stronger corps of MetroFuture supporters has done a remarkable job of reaching new constituents this year. Our "Friends of MetroFuture database numbers more than 2,000 at the close of 2012, with a full roster of "Walks and Talks" activities in the works for 2013. Past Walks and Talks events have included an historical tour of Fields Corner in Dorchester; a`walking tour of River's Edge, the rehabilitated brownfields site along the Malden River; a lecture on sustainable food production with author Julian Agyeman from Tufts University; and the ever- popular tour of Deer Island's Sewage Treatment Plant in Boston Harbor. With something planned every month, it's easy to get involved with MAPC and connected to MetroFuture through Walks and Talks. For more information about events and to become a Friend of MetroFuture, visit the new home of MetroFuture on the web: www.mapc.org/metrofuture. Fire Apparatus Collective Purchasing Program: As our work expands into new and innovative areas, a key mission of MAPC remains the drive to help municipalities collaborate across their borders, saving ,money and time by becoming more efficient, while improving the quality of service to residents. A prime example is our unique Fire Apparatus Collective Purchasing Program. Last year, six months after launching the state's first collective purchasing contracts for fire apparatus; MAPC and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) brought Boston into the partnership, giving the program significant momentum. Now, with the program in its second year, our staff has worked with 17 chiefs across the state, all of whom have taken an active role in shaping the program and its contracts. To date, 45 units of fire apparatus (including pumpers and aerials) have been purchased since the program's inception in 2010, representing total sales of close $21.5 million and a savings of nearly $900,000 for local fire departments. In addition to aerial apparatus and pumper apparatus, ambulances have just been added to the FCAM contract, and the first unit sold in November. This exciting new addition to our portfolio is expected to post strong sales in 2013 and beyond. Northeast Region Homeland Security Advisory Council - (NERAC): In keeping with our mission to promote regional collaboration, MAPC continues to facilitate the operation of the Northeast Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (NERAC). Three NERAC cache sites located in Beverly, Framingham and Lexington contain equipment to help the region prepare for and respond to major events such as natural or man -made disasters, by providing resources that municipalities typically can't afford to purchase individually. NERAC assets were deployed in such major disasters as Super Storm Sandy this year, making 2012 a year of deep.need in terms of emergency planning and preparedness. MAPC's legislative Agenda: 2012 marked a time of tremendous success for MAPC's legislative agenda. We were gratified to see several years of hard work and advocacy around the Community Preservation Act (CPA) come to fruition in 2012, when the Legislature increased the state matching fund and passed several reforms making it easier to adopt and use CPA. A total of 11 communities adopted CPA this year thanks to these reforms, including six municipalities in the MAPC region. MAPC also worked with SWAP subregion communities to support legislation that regulates the use of phosphorous, fertilizers, as a way to reduce pollution and comply with challenging EPA regulations. Additionally, our Government Affairs team drafted language for a 130 transportation bill that enables the MBTA and Regional Transit. Authorities (RTAs) to receive additional funding and ,avoid even worse fare hikes and extreme service cuts. Transportation Finance Campaign: As the debate around transportation funding in Massachusetts heats up again in 2013, MAPC - is once more taking a strong role in the debate through our Transportation Finance Campaign. With our, allies in Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA) and the Massachusetts Association of Planning Agencies (MARPA), we are committed to. creating a sustainable; long -term solution to our transit and roadway funding gaps, and generating more money for bike and pedestrian infrastructure. MAPC hosted several public forums throughout the year, including one major summit in South Station on June 11 that brought together more than 300 mayors, city managers, transit advocates and commuters to rally for a 21st-century transportation system for the entire state. A second forum took place in early December in Braintree. We will be continuing this campaign right into 2013. If you are interested in joining us, visit our website to get started: As we look toward 2013. and our 50th anniversary as Greater Boston's regional planning agency, MAPC remains committed to fostering a vibrant, more livable region by furthering the progressive goals of MetroFuture. Much about the region has changed during the last five decades, but' our commitment to serving the people who live and work in our region remains steadfast. Interested in staying in touch with us throughout the year? Visit www.mMc.or for news, project updates and ways to connect with us in 2013, including information on our anniversary celebrations. We look forward to commemorating 50 years with you in 2013, and to planning for the next generation of our region's future together. 131 MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES In FY12 over 437 Reading residents used Mystic Valley's services valued at $1,996,462; of these, 73 were eligible for Nursing Facility care while remaining at home'. Mystic Valley Elder Services is a nonprofit organization, which has been helping people find practical solutions to long term care issues since 1975. Our goal is to help seniors, "disabled adults and their family caregivers find the best available services that fit within family resources. We offer a wide range of services creatively designed to support the challenges of daily life and independent living. Some are free of charge, others are offered on a sliding fee scale or private pay basis. Information & Assistance: Resource consultants offer FREE advice and referrals from our extensive database of local, state and national resources. Assistance is available by telephone, email or a home visit by an experienced Care Manager. 373 Consumers were served at a cost of $4,677 Care Management & Home Care; Services: A range of programs for seniors designed to provide assistance with activities of daily' living (bathing, dressing, <etc.) for those who wish to remain in their own homes. Include in -home assessment by a care manager, development of a care plan, and delivery of - approved services 234 Consumers were served at a cost of $1,748,959, Caregiver Support: Services may include an in -home assessment, caregiver training and education regarding such areas as memory loss, home safety, respite care and fall prevention. Provides useful resources; especially for working and long distance caregivers: 17 Consumers were served at a cost of $16,415. Transportation: Providing rides to medical appointments and adult day health centers. 1 Consumer was served at a cost of $154. Meals on Wheels: A mid -day meal and daily check in by a friendly driver for those over 60 who are homebound and unable to prepare their own food. 24,950 Meals were served at a cost of $155,230. Senior Dining Sites: Centers in 14 locations offer seniors an opportunity to meet and enjoy a_ nutritious lunch. Ethnic meals are available. 4,489 Meals were served at a cost of $45,622. Behavioral. Health Services Clinical Caseworker provides outreach and connects consumers to behavioral health services in home and community settings. The program provides assistance with coordination and payment of behavioral health services. 4 Consumers were served. at a cost of $6,551. 132 SHINE Health Benefits Counseling: Trained counselors provide seniors with no -cost, confidential counseling and unbiased information regarding health insurance and prescription drug options. 216 Consumers were served at a cost of $8,160. ` Money Management Assistance: Trained volunteers provide assistance with bill paying, budgeting and banking tasks. A volunteer may also serve as a Representative Payee. 7 Consumers were served at a cost of $7,121 'Volunteer. Program. Dedicated volunteers augment the agency's capacity by sharing their, expertise with a variety of professional and administrative functions, providing bill paying assistance to elders, counseling . Medicare and MassHealth recipients, staffing congregate meal sites and/or food pantries, and serving as literacy tutors in area elementary schools. 12 Volunteers performed 1,098 hours of service. - Legal Assistance: No -cost legal assistance and education on issues such as public 'benefits, landlord tenant disputes and loss of independence. 12 Consumers were served at a cost ` of $2,475. 133 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT READING TRAILS COMMITTEE The Reading Trails Committee met monthly in 2012. Its main accomplishment was to complete the Kurchian Woods boardwalk. 380' of boardwalk was built and over 500 volunteer hours were contributed between October 2011 and November 2012. Boardwalk sections were prefabricated at the`Mattera Cabin, which has proved an invaluable resource, then transported and assembled in Kurchian Woods. Volunteers included Trails Committee members, Reading residents, and several individuals from the greater Boston area. DPW helped order supplies and fabricated "the bammer" (a tool for pounding 4x4 support posts into the ground). The Forestry Division sprayed poison ivy and RMLD paid for half the cost of a dumpster to remove old, .rotten boardwalk sections Conservation and GIS staff ordered supplies and managed the paperwork for the state Recreation Trails Grant that funded the project. Trails Committee members led three nature walks and had a display at the Mattera Cabin on Earth Day in April' 2012. They also hada display at Friends & Family Day in June and several members joined the Ipswich River Cleanup, also in June. The Committee led a walk in Kurchian Woods in December to show off the completed boardwalk. Throughout the year, committee members did trail clean -up projects as needed around town including cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy, primarily at the Mattera cabin, in early November. Committee members worked with several Boy Scout Eagle candidates and a Girl Scout Gold Award candidate on trail projects. They; also scouted several potential trails with the Reading Open Land Trust. The Committee saw the resignation of long =time member Joan Hoyt, whose contributions will be very much missed. Jean, Jacobs joined `the Committee and has contributed significantly. The other Trails Committee Members are Chairman' Thomas Gardiner, Terry Seller Dave Williams, Will Finch, and Associate Member John Parsons. 134 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT- WEST STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION The purpose of the West Street Historic Commission is to administer Section 5.18:: Historic District Bylaw of the General Bylaws as it pertains to the West Street Historic District. The District was created to preserve the distinctive characteristics and architecture of the West Street area. Through its required review of all construction projects in the District, the Commission seeks to maintain and improve the settings of the buildings within the District and to encourage building designs compatible with the historic character of the area. The Commission is currently composed of four voting members and one alternate. The voting members are: Chairman Steve O'Shea, Virginia Adams, Everett Blodgett, and Priscilla Poehler. The alternate is Ilene Bornstein. For more complete information about the West Street Historic District and the Commission, including the text of the Historic District Bylaw and design guidelines for the District, please refer to the Commission's webpage which is linked to the Town Of Reading webpage under Boards and Committees. READING HOUSING AUTHORITY It is with great pleasure that the Board of Commissioners share with you the activities and; accomplishments of the Reading Housing Authority over the past year. The start of the New Year has seen some improvement in our economy; however, we remain cautious during this somewhat unstable time. The pressure on the real estate market has continued to create a critical challenge for poor and lower income families to find, "keep and maintain their housing. As the real estate values escalated over the past few years, it. was certainly felt most dramatically at the low - income levels. Rental units had been at a greater premium in this area however, we continue to see an increase in availability. Previously, landlords had been able to ask for and receive high rents, which historically price the poor and lower income families out of the rental market. Again, we are beginning to see a change in the rental market area with increase inquiries from landlords who are experiencing more 'difficulty renting units. The Reading, Housing Authority (Authority) strives to assist these families to seek and obtain housing that is decent, safe and sanitary. In, an effort to ameliorate this impact, the Authority-will continue its efforts to develop new units and purchase affordable units when the opportunity arises. The Authority most recently has begun a careful search for a multi - family home in our area with the hope of adding additional family affordable units to our present inventory in the upcoming year. We continue to support private developers and the Town in their efforts to set aside units for low /moderate income families in their proposed developments. We reach out to owners of multi - family units who would like to work with us to serve our clients. As always, the Authority goes beyond the bricks and mortar and provides assistance to families, elderly, and handicapped persons to obtaiii the services they need. We continue to work closely with Mystic Valley Elder Services and other -home care agencies to meet the needs of the elderly residents as they strive to remain independent and age in place. Our local nurse advocate, Diane Luther has been someone that elder residents and RHA staff have relied on in greater numbers in order to have seniors remain in their homes. With budget cuts affecting all of us, we strive to maintain our programs, work with other supportive agencies, and still offer a safe and decent place for our seniors; disabled, and families in need. The `'Board wants to thank Executive Director Lyn Whyte. and her staff for their continued dedication, commitment and service to the Reading Housing Authority. We look forward to working with them as we meet the new challenges that lie ahead. Organization Organized in 1963 to address the housing needs of the Town's low" and moderate income residents, the Reading Housing Authority (Authority) is "a public body politic and corporate duly organized and authorized by Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), Chapter 121B, s.3. The Authority receives it funds from the State and Federal government to assist our clients with their housing needs. Although the Authority does not receive any local funding, five unpaid Reading residents compose the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Selectmen appoints four of these board members and one is the Governor's appointee. Each member serves for a 5 -year term. The a 136'; Board is responsible for the overall operation of the Authority. The day to day responsibility is delegated to the, Executive Director. The Board meets regularly and has °scheduled their monthly meetings for the first Monday of each month. The Annual Meeting of the Board is currently scheduled for the month after the Selectmen makes their annual appointment of a Board member. Currently, the Board Members and their term of office are follows; Kevin Mulvey Chair 67 Whittier Road Term expires 6/30/2013 Mary Connors Vice -Chair and Tenant Representative: 52 Sanborn Street, #103 Term expires 6 /30/2017 Karen L. Flammia Treasurer 19 Vista Avenue Term expires 6/30/2015 Diane Cohen Asst. Treasurer and State Appointment 173 Hillcrest Avenue Term expires 6/30/2016 Timothy I Kelley Member 84 Woburn Street Term expires 5/03/2014 Lyn E. Whyte Secretary. and Executive Director 41 Shore Road, Saugus Administrative Staff The Board contracts an Executive Director who manages the day -to -day operations of the Authority. Within State and Federal guidelines and other budgetary limits, the Executive Director hires the supporting staff necessary to achieve the goals and responsibilities of the Authority's programs. The Executive Director, Lyn Whyte, is'in a five -year contract that expires August 29, 2015. Administration ` Lyn E. Whyte Secretary and Executive Director Catherine Sutherland Office Manager Kathleen Roth Federal Program Coordinator & Assistant Executive Director. Michelle Hudzik .- State Program Coordinator Katelyn Veglia Part-time, Program Assistant Maintenance 137 j Frank Veglia Maintenance: Supervisor Joseph Costello Maintenance Staff Kevin Boyle Maintenance Staff Supportive Services Affiliations Home Care Jacqueline Carson Sanborn Home Care Director Daniel J. O'Leary Director, Mystic Valley Elder Services Jane Burns Town of Reading, Elder Services Administrator . Financial Institutions Reading Cooperative Bank Eastern Bank BankNorth Mass.. Municipal Depository Trust — Boston, MA Affiliations National Association "of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Massachusetts'. Chapter. of National'. Association of Housing and Redevelopment ` Officials (MassNAHRO) New England Regional Council of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NERC/NAHRO) Section 8 Administrators Association= North Shore Housing Executive Directors' Association (NSHEDA) Adult Literacy Committee of Reading /Wakefield YMCA Consultants Accountants; Fenton, Ewald & Associates Legal: Charles Houghton, Esq. & DHCD Legal Counsel, Lori: 'McBride Contractors Hilt, Waste Disposal Bennett Construction '138 Avon Plumbing Supply John's Sewer &Pipe Cleaning S.M. Hodson Company lnc Powers Plowing Service Roberto Brothers Landscaping Atlas Alarm Automatic Laundry Home Depot Maintenance We do it all from the beautiful paint job to the new appointments before you move into your new apartment. The'maintenance staff meets the challenges on every occasion and has done an excellent job. With the four seasons here in New England, maintenance has to be ready to take it all in stride. They do the spring clean-up and plantings; the summer mowing, watering, weeding and trimming; the fall leaf pick -up and winter's snow and ice removal. The maintenance staff works tirelessly to keep our developments looking beautiful. We have been lucky enough to have the assistance of the Work Release Program from the Middlesex Sheriff's Department. They have been exceptional in the work that they have done with our landscaping and painting projects. These programs are cost effective and have become a critical component to 'maintaining our properties. During the course of this past year, this program enabled us to maintain the grounds of our properties with a fall and spring cleanup. This annually scheduled project assists us with maintaining these' properties and it greatly enhances their appearances. Additionally, with the actions of this program, we painted a family residence this year. The properties needed `a facelift and the Work Release Program afforded us the opportunity to enhance the appearance of those homes. The Authority is responsible for 108 individual units located on 10' different sites. It is no easy task to keep each one looking in its top form. The maintenance staff is also responsible for the daily work orders and any emergency work that has to be done. The Authority has an extensive preventative maintenance program for all major components and has a cyclical paint schedule for all units. 2012 Funding Received Each year the Authority applies for several grants, or capital funding when available, to improve our properties and better serve our residents and the community. Included in this year's awards were: Modernization of State Housing DHCD Water Conservations Sustainability ,Program -Low -Flow Toilet Procurement Program grant totaling $35,123 to fund costs related to the installation of low flow toilets and showerheads at our state elderly development was awarded to the RHA in November 2011. However, the project was completed during the early winter months of 2012. The Housing Authority also completed Capital Improvement Plans at various state locations during the late summer and early fall` -2012 as a result of our state funding award of $72,390 for 139 fiscal year 2012. Oakland /Waverly family development. had new exterior lighting installed at all units, installation of four new kitchens at designated units, along with new roofs on the three buildings. Our special needs home on Bancroft had new siding installed at that home. All of these improvements were a benefit to those families that live in our developments. Supportive Services Grant — HUD No funding available since we no longer administer an FSS program. Supportive Services Grant —State Funding of Resident Service Coordinator to address elderly /non - elderly needs for Frank D. Tanner Drive residents was approved; however, it is now categorized as an administrative expense. Audits The Authority has a Single Audit of all programs by an independent auditor' each year. Ross and Company of Nashua, NH was engaged to perform the latest review of the Authority's programs for fiscal year end June 2012. The audit was completed in November 2012 and final submissions to designated agencies were completed in December 2012. The Authority had no findings or additional recommendations as, a result I of this latest audit. The Authority's financial position is .adequate to meet the needs of the operation and development of the programs and we are fortunate to maintain a retained revenue agency status. A compliance audit for FYE June 2008 and June 2009 was conducted by the Commonwealth of Mass State 1, Auditors ,office in February 2010 and completed with no findings. The Commonwealth of MA conducts this audit every two years. Our next compliance audit for FYE June 2010 and June 201`1 has not yet been scheduled. Management Review The Authority has had a current Management Review done, of all State-programs. The Asset Managers from the State's Department of Housing and Community Development reviewed all the operations of the State programs to insure compliance in the daily operation of the Authority's budget, occupancy, administration, .maintenance, services and tenant participation. The Authority received an excellent review with minor comments. In regard to our federal, program, the Authority submitted its annual Section 8 Management Assessment Program ( SEMAP) reports for fiscal year end June 2012 to HUD for review and subsequent scoring. The purpose of SEMAP is to measure public housing authority performance in key areas of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program management. It is a tool used by HUD to effectively monitor and assist PHA's. It is our pleasure to report that the Reading Housing Authority received 'an overall score of 100 percent for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. As a result of this score, HUD designates. the Authority as a "high performer" with credit going to Section 8 Program Coordinator Kathy Rolli for her continued efforts in administering an ever- changing federal program. We will not submit additional SEMAP reports until fiscal year 140' Tune 2013. These assessments are now performed every two years for an agency of our size per latest HUD changes. State Programs The , Authority currently manages the three programs under the State's Department of Housing and Community Development: 667 Housing '(elderly /handicapped housing); 705 Housing (Family housing); 689 Housing (Special Needs Housing). Our 667 wait lists are open at the present time; 'however, we are not accepting applications for our state family program at this time due to an estimated wait of fifteen years. We encourage applicants to apply for ` our elderly /handicapped (667) housing by contacting the Housing Authority at 781- 944 -6755 or by accessing the application on the Town of Reading website. Housing for Elderly /Handicapped Persons (667 80 units: Frank D. Tanner Drive Complex Eligibility: 60 years of age or disabled Income: 1 person - $45,500 2 persons - $52,000 Housing for Families (705 6 units: Waverly and Oakland Road (six 3BR units) 4 units: Pleasant and Parker Street (two 2BR units; two 3BR units) Eligibility: Family of 2 or more depending on Bedroom size Income: 2 persons - $52,000 3 persons - $58,500 4 persons - $65,000 5 persons - $70,200 6 persons - $75,400 7 persons - $80,600 $ persons - $85,800 Federal Programs The Authority manages 125 subsidies for persons of very low income under the Federal Section 8 program. Currently, the RHA participates in a centralized waiting list administered by -the MASSNAHRO organization. Applications for this wait list are available at the administration office building at 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive; Reading. The income limits are: Section 8 Rental Assistance Income limits: 1 person - $34,250 2 persons - $39,150 3 persons - $44,050 4 persons - $48,900 5 persons - '$52,850 6 persons - $56,750 7 persons - $60,650 8 persons - $64,550 141 RHA -Owned Properties The Authority presently owns and manages sixteen- family units located in various locations throughout the Town of Reading. We continue to pursue, opportunities to expand low income housing units within the Town whenever possible. Applications Elderly/Handicapped Housing (667 The Authority manages 80 orie- bedroom units of housing for elderly /handicapped persons at our Frank D. Tanner Drive complex in Reading. To qualify for this housing, a single person or couple must meet the eligibility guidelines and be 60 years of age or older or handicapped. The Authority sets aside 13.5 % of these units for non - elderly handicapped persons. The wait list is currently open; for all seniors' 60 years of age and older. We encourage Reading residents to apply and are making special outreach efforts to .elderly of minority representation. The 13.5% 'non-elderly handicapped requirement has been fulfilled but applications are still being accepted for our wait list. Non - elderly applicants will be served after the Authority has placed all qualified applicants if the 13.5% requirement has been met. You may obtain an application at the office of the Authority, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive, Reading, MA 01867 or by accessing one online from the Town of Reading website. Family Housing State (Z05) The Authority operates the State's Family Housing Program with 2 different developments. The first family housing development that was built by the Authority is located at Oakland and Waverly Roads and is called Waverly Oaks. There are six 3- bedroom units. Our second state, family development is near the center of Town and is referred to as our Pleasant /Parker location. There are only, four units available at this site. Our wait list is currently closed. Wait times for those presently on the list remains quite long. Section 8 Federal Housing Assistance Program Currently, the wait list for our Section 8 Program is open. We now participate in the centralized wait list program initiated in December 2002 and administered by Mass NAHRO. Applications are available at our administrative office or online at www.mnahroorg . An application can be downloaded from that site and ;submitted to jiny agency participating in the centralized wait list program. There are currently over 85, member` agencies taking part in that joint process. At present there .are almost 100,000 families on this waitlist with waiting times for assistance quite long. The State maintains a wait list for its programs through the Metropolitan Boston' Housing Program (MBHP). Anyone seeking an emergency application should contact MBHP at (800) 272 -0990 to obtain an application. The local area service agency for emergency applicants is Community Service Network. You may contact them at (781) 438 -1977. - 142 Summit Village First Time Homebuyers Program The Authority continues to oversee the maintenance of the wait list for qualified and eligible applicants for the affordable units at Summit Village through the First Time Homebuyers Program. We presently-have nine potential buyers on our waitlist. During the past °year, no affordable unit was made available and subsequently sold at an affordable price to a family on our wait list. The "affordable" owners . must have a fair market appraisal done; the Authority reviews the appraisal and if accepted; provides the owner with the maximum resale price for the affordable unit. If the owner has a friend who would be eligible and income - qualified,, then the Authority reviews their qualifications and provides them with -an "Eligible Purchaser Certificate ". If the owner wishes to select an applicant from the wait list, the Authority would send the next available and eligible buyer's name to the owner to negotiate the sale. Interested applicants may pick up applications packets at the Tow' n Clerk's office in Town Hall; at the Reference Desk at the Reading Public Library; or at the office of the Reading Housing ; Authority, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive. When making an application, _a $10 fee made payable to the "Reading Housing Authority" must be included along with all pertinent documentation. If the family applying for the affordable unit is headed by 2- persons, both parties must execute the application as applicant and co- applicant. income from all family members age 18+ is included in family income for eligibility. However, if the income of one of these persons is from a dependent (not spouse) who is a full -time student, then a deduction for out of pocket expenses for books, tuition; fees and/or travel is allowed. Documentation from the school must be provided and verification for employment and expenses must be provided with the application. All persons must sign a "Release of Information" to have their documentation verified by the Authority. Highlights of the program are: First Time Homebuer Cannot have owned a home within the last 3 years; divorced persons cannot --currently own home but 3 year restriction is excused. Maximum Family Income Currently, the maximum family income cannot exceed 80% of FY 2010 Medium Family Income presently set at $91,800 (effective 5 /14/10) for all persons in the family. from all sources (wages, interest, dividends, etc.) Family Housing The 2 bedroom units must have a minimum family ;size of 2 persons. The maximum number of persons that can qualify for a 2- bedroom unit would be 4 persons. The 3 bedroom units must have a minimum of 3 persons with 2 being minor children 'living` in the household. _ -The maximum number of persons that would qualify for a 3- bedroom unit would be 6 persons. - 143 Affordable. Price The affordable price is based on a 20% discount from the current, fair market appraisal of the unit, which must be verified by the Authority. Deed Restriction Anyone wishing to purchase an "affordable" unit should be aware that a permanent deed restriction would be recorded with their deed. This restriction states that the unit must be sold to a qualified and eligible purchaser at a 20 % discount from the fair, market value as approved by the Reading Housing Authority. Single Persons Applications are accepted from single family households but persons on the single person wait list will be chosen only after all the eligible family applicants have been served. Local Preference Applicants from the Town of Reading are given preference over other applicants if their application is made on the same day.. This local preference is given if a person is employed in the 'Town of Reading has a.business or enterprise in Reading which has been established for one or more years; if they are parents of a school child in Reading; persons who were residents of Reading for 5 or more years. Conclusion The Reading Housing Authority is proud to provide this information to you. Anyone interested in obtaining an application for any of our housing programs: elderly/handicapped housing, state family or the Federal Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, should contact the authority at 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive or by calling the office at (781) -944 -6755. 144 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I; on February 28, 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 Kiilam 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 April 23 , 2012, the date set for Town Meeting in this Warrant. also caused a posting of this Warrant to be published on the Town of Reading website on February 29 , 2012. Alan Ulrich, Constable A true copy Attest: Laura Oemme, Town Clerk 145 - TOWN WARRANT (SEAL) 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 aid Reading, on Monday, April 23, 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 elect by ballot the following Town Officers: A Moderator for one year; One member of the Board of Selectmen for three years; One member of the Board of Assessors for three years; Two members of the Board of Library Trustees for three years; Two members.of the Municipal Light Board for three years;' Two members of the School Committee for three years; and One Hundred: and Ninety Two Town Meeting Members shall be elected to represent each of the following precincts: Precinct 1 Eight members for three years; Eight members for two ;years; Eight members for one year; Precinct 2 Eight members for three Years; Eight members for two years; Eight members for one year; Precinct 3 'Eight members.for three years; Eight members for two years; Eight members for one year; Precinct 4 Eight members for three years; Eight members for two years;' Eight members for one :year; Precinct 5 Eight members for three years; Eight members for two years; Eight members for one year', Precinct 6 Eight members for three years; Eight members for two years; Eight .members for one year; Precinct 7 Eight members for three years; Eight members for two years; , Eight members;for one year; and Precinct 8 Eight members for three years; Eight members for two years; Eight members for one'year; 146 - To vote on the following two questions: Question 1: Shall the Town of Reading approve the amendment to Article 5 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, proposed by the November 14, 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting, which is summarized below: Article 5, Town Manager Section 5 -1 Appointment. Qualifications, Term_ This amendment will authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a ;contract with the Town Manager for a term not exceeding three (3) years in length; Yes No Question 2: Shall the Town of Reading approve the amendment to Article 7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, proposed by the November 14, 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting, which is summarized below: Article. 7 — Finances and fiscal Procedures Section 7 -2: Submission of Proposed Budget This amendment modifies the budget process by requiring the Town Manager to, consult with the Board of Selectmen on the Municipal Government portion of the budget before submitting the budget to the Finance Committee, Yes No and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading on MONDAY, the TWENTY -THIRD DAY OF APRIL A.D.; 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 2 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, Town Manager and any other Official, Board or Special Committee. Board of Selectmen 147 ARTICLE 3 To,, choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committ ees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of funding; Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, --or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2012 - FY 2021 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule'Charter and as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter32B,, Section 20 which allows the Town to set up an irrevocable trust for "Other Post Employment Benefits Liabilities" or take any action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 28 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 25, 2011 as amended under Article 5 of the Warrant of the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 14, 2011; and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, 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. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to approve the FY 2013 FY 2022 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or take any other action with respect thereto Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year 2012 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or exchange, or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, various items' of Town tangible property, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen 148 ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to authorize revolving funds for certain Town Departments under,Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E '/ for the fiscal year beginning g July 1, 2012 with the receipts, as specified, credited to each fund, the purposes, as listed, for which each fund maybe spent, the maximum amount that may be spent from each fund for the fiscal year, and the disposition of the balance of each fund at fiscal year end. Revolving Spending Revenue Allowed Expenditure Year End Account Auth.ority Source Expenses Limits Balance Fees as ;provided for in Reading Consulting and engineering Conservation General Bylaws services for the review of Commission Section 5.7, designs and engineering $25,000 for Consulting Conservation Wetlands work for the protection of ` expenditure Fees Commission Protection wetlands. next year Legal, oversight and inspection, plan review, Building Plumbing, initial property appraisals ' Wiring, Gas and and appeals, `Community other permits for Services general the Oaktree, management, curb $200,000 Addison- Wesley/ sidewalks and pedestrian " Inspection Pearson and safety improvements, Available for Revolving Town Johnson Woods records archiving and other expenditure Fund Manager. developments ' ro'ect related costs. next year 'Vaccines, materials for screening clinics and clinical supply costs,. medical $25, 000 Public Health Clinic Fees and equipment and supplies, - Available for Clinics and Board of third party immunizations, educational expenditure Services Health reimbursements materials` next ear" Library Library Charges for lost or 'Acquire Library materials to Available for Materials Director and damaged Library replace lost or damaged $15,000 expenditure " Replace ent Trustees materials items next year Utilities and all other vailable for Mattera Cabin Recreation maintenance and operating $10,000 expenditure Operating dministrator Rental Fees Lexpenses next year Director of Public Works upon the recommendati on of the Sale of timber; fees Available for Town Forest for use of the Town Planning and Improvements $10,000 :expenditure Town Forest Committee. Forest to the Town Forest next year or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen 149. ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to revoke its acceptance of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 1911 which extended the provisions of Civil Service for the Reading Police Department, including the Chief of Police; and further, that this revocation will not affect the Civil Service status of existing personnel in their current positions; or take any other action relating thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will, vote to .accept a gift to establish the Friends of Reading Football Scholarship Fund to be administered by the Town of Reading Commissioner of Trust Funds in accordance with the wishes of the donors, or take any'other action with respect thereto_ Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to determine how much money the Town will appropriate by borrowing, or, from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the operation of7the Town and its government for Fiscal Year 2013 — beginning July 1,•2012, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee ARTICLE 14 To see what sum the Town will -vote to appropriate by, borrowing, whether in anticipation of reimbursement from the State under Chapter 44, Section 6, Massachusetts General Laws; or pursuant to any other enabling authority or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for highway projects in accordance with Chapter 90, Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto; Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 15 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 making improvements to the Whittier Road, Tennyson Road, Tennyson. Circle, Wadsworth Road and Browning Terrace area 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 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 150 ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant an easement to Northern Bank and Trust -for placement of an ATM machine in the Town owned parking area between Woburn, Street and Haven Street in accordance with a, plan titled "ATM Kiosk Easement Exhibit Plan ", dated Feb, 24, 2012 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; and, further, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire an easement for driveway purposes between Haven Street and the parking area from Northern Bank and Trust in accordance with a plan titled' "Access Easement Exhibit Plan ", 'dated Feb, 24, 2012 prepared by Allen &Major Associates, Inc.; or take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, upon approval of the Conservation Commission, to obtain a utility easement for the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of utilities over, across and upon a certain portion of land in the Town of Reading held by it for conservation purposes pursuant to a plan entitled "Belmont Street to Ivy Street Utility Easement' prepared by the Department of Public Works Engineering Division and dated March 5, 2012; and, further, to see if the Town will. authorize, empower and direct the. Selectmen and the- Conservation Commission, to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the name and on behalf of said Town such deeds or other instruments as may be necessary or proper in connection therewith, such deeds or other instruments to be in such form and upon such terms as the Selectmen may deem proper; and; further, that the Town authorize the Selectmen and Conservation Commission to petition the General Court to adopt such legislation as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this vote, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 18 To'see if the Town will adopt the following ,resolution: We, the voters at the 2012 Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Reading, affirm our belief that the First Amendment to the United States Constitution was designed to protect the free speech rights of people, not corporations. The United States Supreme Court's 2010 decision in - Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission overturned longstanding precedent prohibiting corporations and unions from spending their general treasury funds in public elections. We believe that the ruling created a serious and direct threat to our democracy and the conduct of free and fair elections, by permitting corporations and others to drown out the voices of ordinary persons. Already we, have seen our political process flooded with newly unleashed corporate and other money, resulting in historically unprecedented campaign expenditures. The people of the United States have previously used the Constitutional Amendment process to correct decisions of the United States Supreme Court that invade or invalidate democratic institutions, including elections. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE VOTERS AT THE 2012 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF READING, CALL UPON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS AND SEND TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO RESTORE THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND FAIR ELECTIONS TO THE PEOPLE, AND FURTHER, WE' CALL UPON THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT TO PASS ONE OR MORE RESOLUTIONS ASKING FOR THOSEACTIONS. 151 The Town Clerk of the Town of Reading shall send a copy of this resolution to the state and. federal representatives and senators serving the Town of Reading, and to `the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the President of the United States, and take any other appropriate action relative thereto. Or take any other, action with respect. thereto By Petition John Lippitt et al ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to approve an Affordable. Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan ' pursuant to Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO ESTABLISH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND ", or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to add section 5.4 to the Town of Reading General Bylaw as follows 5.4 Criminal History Check Authorization; 5.4.1 Fingerprint Based Criminal History 'checks The Police Department shall, as authorized by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6, Section 172 B 1/2 conduct State and Federal Fingerprint Based Criminal History checks for individuals applying for the following licenses' • Hawking and Peddling or other Door -to- Door Salespeople, (Police Chief) • Manager of Alcoholic Beverage License '(Board of Selectmen) • Owner or Operator of Public Conveyance (Board of Selectmen) • Dealer of Second -hand Articles (Board of Selectmen) • Hackney Drivers; (Board of Selectmen) • Ice Cream Truck Vendors (Board of Health) 5.4.1.1 Notification At the time of fingerprinting, the Police Department shall notify the individual fingerprinted that the fingerprints will be used to check the individual °s criminal history records: The Police Chief shall periodically check with the Executive' Office of Public Safety and, Security ( "EOPSS ") which has issued an Informational Bulletin which explains the requirements for town by- laws and the procedures for obtaining criminal history information, to see if there have, been any updates to be sure the Town remains in compliance. 5.4.1.2 State and ,national criminal records background checks Upon receipt of the fingerprints and the appropriate fee, the Police Department shall transmit- the fingerprints it has obtained pursuant to this by -law to the Identification Section of the. Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS), and /or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the successors of such agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of conducting fingerprint -based state and national .criminal records background checks of license applicants specified in this by -law. 5.4.1.3 Authorization to conduct fingerprint -based state -and national criminal record background checks The Town authorizes the `Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information " Systems (DCJIS), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and their; successors, as may be applicable, to conduct fingerprint- based state and national criminal record background checks,- including of FBI records, consistent with this by -law. The Town authorizes the Police Department to receive and utilize State and FBI records in connection with 152 such background checks, consistent with this by -law. The State and FBI criminal history will not be disseminated to` unauthorized entities. Upon receipt of a :report from the FBI or other appropriate criminal justice agency, a record subject`.may request and :receive a copy of his /her criminal history record from the Police Department. Should the record subject seek to amend or correct his /her record, he /she must take appropriate action to correct said record, which action currently includes contacting the Massachusetts Department of - Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) for a state record or the FBI for records from other jurisdictions maintained in its file. An applicant that wants to challenge the accuracy or completeness of the record shall be advised that the procedures to change, correct, or update the record.are set forth in Title 28 CFR 16.34. The,Police Department shall not utilize and /or- transmit the results of the fingerprint -based criminal record background check to any licensing authority pursuant to this by -law until it has taken the steps detailed in this paragraph. 5.4.1.4 Municipal officials should not deny an applicant the license based on information in the record until the applicant has been afforded a reasonable time to corrector complete the information, or has declined to do: so. The Police Department shall communicate the results of fingerprint -based criminal record background checks to the appropriate governmental licensing authority within the Town as listed. The Police Department shall indicate whether the applicant has been convicted of or is awaiting final adjudication for, :a crime that r bears upon his or her suitability or any felony or misdemeanor that involved force or threat of force, controlled substances or a sex- related, offense. 5.4.1.5 Regulations The Board of Selectmen, is" authorized `to promulgate regulations for the implementation of the proposed by -law, but in doing so it is recommended that they consult with the Chief of Police, Town Counsel and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (or its successor agency) to ensure that such regulations are consistent with the statute,. the FBI's requirements for access to the national database, and other applicable state laws. 5.4.2 Use of Criminal ;Record by, Licensing Authorities Licensing authorities of the Town shall utilize the results of fingerprint -based criminal record background checks for the sole purpose. of, determining the suitability of the subjects of the checks in connection with the license applications specified in this by-law. A. Town licensing authority may deny an application for a license on the basis of the results of a fingerprint -based criminal' record background check if it determines that the results of the check render the subject unsuitable for the proposed occupational activity. The licensing authority shall consider all applicable laws, regulations and Town policies bearing on an, applicant's suitability in making this determination. The Town or any. of its officers, departments,' boards, committees or other licensing authorities is hereby authorized to deny any application for, including renewals and transfers thereof, for any person who is determined unfit for the license, as determined by the licensing authority, due to information obtained pursuant to this by -law. 5.4.3 Fees The fee charged by the Police Department for the purpose of conducting fingerprint -based criminal record background checks shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen and shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100). The Town Treasurer shall periodically 'consult with Town Counsel and the Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services regarding the proper` municipal accounting of those fees. A portion of the fee, as specified in Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 6, Section 172B:1/2, shall be deposited into the Firearms Fingerprint Identity Verification Trust Fund, and the remainder of the fee may be retained by the Town for costs associated with the administration of the fingerprinting system. 5.4.4 Effective Date This by -law shall "take effect May 4, 2012; so ''long as the requirements if G.L. c. 40 sec. 32 are satisfied. Or take any other action with respect thereto Board of Selectmen 153 ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to Amend Section 7.2 of the Town of Reading General Bylaw by inserting the following new language as Section 7.2.3:8: 7.2.3.8 Appeal The owner of record may appeal from either or both of the: • Inclusion on the list of Potentially Significant Structures • Conditions of demolition delay by filing a written notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of the date of said decision, with both the Chairman of the Historical Commission and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Within twenty -one (21) days of receipt of the notice of appeal, the` Board of Selectman shall convene an appeal hearing which shall include the Historical Commission and the owner of record, -(or, their attorney, or other- designated representative) for the purpose of adjudicating the appeal. The appeal shall review the record of the proceedings before the Historical Commission' and input provided by the applicant and HisCom representatives. Notice of the hearing 'shall be given to the parties 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. or'take any other action with respect thereto. By Petition Erin Calyo -Bacci et al ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Great and General Court,for a Special Act which will amend sections of, Article 2 of the Reading Home Rule Charter as follows (note — GFess thFou ^" represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language):' Section' 2 -1: Composition The legislative body of the Town shall be a representative Town Meeting consisting of one hundred RiRety two 0 2� forty four (144) members from eight (8) precincts who shall be elected to meet, deliberate, act and vote in the exercise of the corporate powers of the Town.' Each precinct shall' be equally represented in Town Meetings by members so elected that the term of office of one -third of the members shall expire each year. Any. increase or reduction in the number of members of Town Meeting shall be phased in equally over a three year period Section 2 -3: Town'Meeting Membership The' registered voters in every precinct shall elect -Town Meeting Members in accordance with all applicable election laws. Whenever any precincts are revised ' the registered voters shall elect twenty fe (24 eighteen (18) Town Meeting .Members to represent the precinct. Terms of office shall be determined by the number of Votes ` received. The' eight .(8) six (6) candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall serve for three (3) years, the eight) six (6) receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve for two (2) years, and the next eight (8) six (6) candidates receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve for one (1) year from the day of election. In the. event of a tie, ballot position shall determine the order of finish. At each Annual Election thereafter, the registered voters in each precinct shall elect eigf t-(8) six (6) Town Meeting Members to represent the precinct, and shall also elect Town Meeting.-Members to fill...any vacant terms. 154 After the revision of precincts, the term of office of all Town Meeting Members from the revised precincts shall cease upon the election of their successors. After each election of Town Meeting Members, the- Town Clerk shall notify each Town Meeting Member of his election by mail. To be qualified for election on a write -in vote for a vacant Town Meeting position, the write -in candidate must receive at least ten (10) write -in votes. In the event of a tie write -in vote for a vacant Town Meeting position, the position shall' be filled by a vote of the remaining Town Meeting Members of the precinct, from the write -in candidates whose write -in votes were tied with at least ten (10) write -in votes. The Town Clerk shall give notice of the tie vote to the remaining Town Meeting Members of the precinct. The Town Clerk shall set a time and place for a precinct meeting for the purpose of filling the vacancy. The Town Clerk shall give notice of the meeting to precinct Town Meeting Members at least seven (7) days in advance and shall publish legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the community. A vacant position filled in this manner shall be filled for the entire remainder of the term. Or take any other action with respect thereto Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 23 To see if.the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 2 -6 of the Reading Home -Rule Charter, to declare the seats -of, certain ,Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to take the oath of office within 30 days following °the notice of election or for failure to attend one half or more of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year, or take any other action with respect thereto: Precinct 1 None Precinct 2 None: ,Precinct 3 None` Precinct 4 None Precinct 5 None Precinct 6 None' Precinct 7 ° None: Precinct 8 None Board of Selectmen 155; - Local` Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme: The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 15,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters,cast as follows: F E Board Moderator for one ear - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Candidate Candidate . Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr .5 Pr 6 Pr 7 I Pr 8 Total [Alan E. Foulds * 464 339 322 382 354 290 , 402 397 2,950': ther 4 1 _ 2 3 _ 1 , 3 14 lanks 184 126 132 138 151 121 153 188' 1,193 Total * 652 466' 454 522 508 411 556 588 4,157 Elected 35 45 - 54 53 39 60 64 F E Board Board of Selectmen for three yea rs - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Candidate Pr 1 I Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr S Pr 6 I Pr 7 Pr 8 Total [Karen ohn J Arena * 407 268 231 270 250 249 306 294 2,275 Gatel `Herrick 199 162 178- 196 203 122 189 229 1,478 ther - 1 _ 2 2 1 1 1 g Blanks 46 35 45 - 54 53 39 60 64 4396 Total 652 466 454 522 508 411 556 588 4,157' * Elected F E Board Board of Assessors for three yea rs - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 I Pr 2 Pr 3 I Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 _` Pr 8 Total -' Camille W Anthony Robert J Quinn * Other ` 2781 291 _ 172 241 - 1971 208 _ 236 224 1 251 198 _ 155 211 _ 211 276 - 233 267 4' 1,733' 1,916' 5 Blanks 83 53 49 61 ; 59 45 69 84 503 Total * Elected 652 466 454 522 508 1, 411 556 588 4,157 F E Board of Library Trustees for three y ears - Vote for Two Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 ` Pr 3 -Pr 4 Pr 5 ' Pr 6 Pr 7 : Pr 8 Total Alice W Collins * 407 306 294 322: 324 262 355 332 2,602' ndrew W Grimes * 334 254 234 ' 310 289 202 301 302 2,226' Other 6 _ _ - _ _ 1 , Blanks 557 372 380 412 402 358 456 541 - 3,478 Total" * Elected 1,304 932 908 1,044 1,016 8221 1,112 1,176, Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the ; Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and Closed at 8 :00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters -cast as follows: Municipal Li ht Board for three yea rs - Vote for Two Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pry Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 - Total Richard S Hahn 259 191 186' 185 215 150 227 227 1,640' Mary -Ellen O'Neill" 303 242 249 272 269 231 284 257' 2,107 MarsieKWest* 267 183 188 245 218 143 214' 218` 1,676 Other 2 19 _ _ 1 _ _ 1 4 Blanks 473 316. 285 342 313 1 2981 3871 473 2,887 Total 1,304 932 908 1,044 1,01.6 822 1,112 1,176 8,314 Elected - School Committee for three years - Vote for Two Candidate Pr l Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr4 Pr;5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Christopher Caruso 376 283 268 312 299 242 339 _ 307 2,426 Robert L S adafora Jr 399 288 284 318 314 259 333 351 ' 21546. Other - 1 _ 1 4 2 3 8 19 Blanks ;529 360 356 413 399 319 437 510' 3,323 Total L 1,304 932 908 1,044 1 1,016 822 1,112 1 1,176- 8,314 11* Elected Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House; Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 8'00 p.m.`, with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots ` 24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct One - Town Meetin Members - Vote for nty Four - Candidate Pr 1 : Pr 2 Pr 3 " Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total' John J Arena * 426 426 Roger J D'Entremont'* 318 318 Paula J Perry* 316 316 Mark L Dockser * 310 310 Thomas William Connery * ' 306 306 Sheila M Mulroy 301 301 Roy A Benjamin Jr * 299 299 Thomas J Ran * 289 289 Nancy A Docktor * 280 280 John R Halsey,* 274 274 Sheila M Clarke 264 264 Ellen Mounteer * 264 264 Ronald Thomas O'Keefe Jr"" 247 247 Mark F Cardono * 242. 242 Lin Crosman- Chabra" 239 239 David Francis Lee Jr.* 234 234 Elaine Webb'* 15 1 15 Steven L Perry 13 13 William Grace * 4 4 David A Zeek'* 1 1 Janet Tri lion * d Marc Pinette * 1 1 Andrew Ryan * 1 1 Yvonne Silva * 1 1 Other 6 6 Blanks 10,996 10,996 Total 15,648 15,648 *. Elected Page 3 of 11 159 Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the,Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House; Oakland Road: The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m'and closed at 8:00 p.m.', with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters` 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct Two - Town eeting Members Vote for Twentv Four Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pry Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Priscilla Ryan * 254 254 Peter G Coumounduros * 249 249 Anthony D'Arezzo * 243 243 Marcia Ni ro Dresser * 242 242 Thomas B O'Rourke * 241 241 William C Ran * 236 236 Reginald T Peters * " 233 233 Stephen L Crook * 231 231 Karen Janowski * 8 B Francis Burke * 6 6 Amanda Foulds * 5 5 George Snow* 5 5 Walter Carroll. * 5 5 David O'Sullivan * 5 5 Karen Burke" 3 3 Anthony "Bastiani * 3 3 Christine Ford * 3 3 Paul McNeice * 3, 3, David Wayne Decker`* 3 3 Denise lozzo" 2 2 Jared Beaulieu * 2 2' Kenneth Johnson ** 1 1 Sara Forbes Alan Beaulieu ** 1 David En elson ** 1 1 Howard Cohen ** 1 John Parsons ** 1 1 Kara Fratto Other 250 250 Blanks 8,945 8,945 Total 11,1841 1 11,184 * Elected ** Tie Breaker to be determined by Precinct at Annual Town Meeting Page 4 of 11 - 160 Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 8 :00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct Three - Town eetina Members- Vote for wenty our Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2, Pr 3 Pr 4 " Pr 51 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Nancy J Twomey 265 265 Nancy M Graham * 236 236 Sheila C Spinney * 236 236 Norman W Blanchard * 223 223 Richard H Curtis * 222 222 Lawrence A Hurley 214 214 Michael J McDade * 210 210 Joseph P Westerman* 209 209 William H Downing 208 208 John D Breslin * 205 205, David B Tuttle * 5 5 Richard Ea leston * 4 4 Nicholas J Safina * 3 3 Steven Oston * 31 3 Brain Snell * 3 1 3 Micheal Bertone * 2 1 2 Jason D Tuttle * 1 1 John P Tuttle" y 1 1 s Jane Fiore* 1 Joseph D'Alessio * 1 Eileen Rojas* 1 1; Sue Reardon Gregory Johnson * 1 1 Kathleen Tibbetts Other 2 2 Blanks 8,638 8,638' Total 1,0,896 10,896 - * Elected . Page 5 of 11 161 Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes. were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct Four - Town eeting Members - Vote for wenty Four Candidate ' Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr4 - Pr5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Ben Tafo a * 260 260 Russell T Graham * 251 251 Marsie K West * 246 246 Ste` henA Goldy 235; 235 Richard P Abate * 234 234 Lori L Vinciguerra * 231 231 Me han A Young ,, 230 230 Andrew W Grimes * 217 217 Ralph L Vinciguerra " 217 217 Mary Ellen O'Neill * 214 214 Chuck Robinson * 214 214 Matthew L Wilson * 208 208 Lynne H Cameron * 200 200 Richard E McDonald * 197 197 Harry M Simmons * 1.93 193 David G Mancuso * ." 188 1`88 Glen M Hartzler * 183 183 Richard H Coco * 180 180 Berry C Berman * 175 175 Arthur T Hayden * 163 163 Karen A Richard * 22 22 John F O'Neill * 21 21 Robert M Connors * 20 „ 20 James Mau han * 16 16 Tim O'Neill 6. 6 Aaron Hackel. 2 ' 2 Michelle Ho' kinson 2 2 Michele Carrick 2 2 Robert LeLacheur 2 2 David .Lautman 1' 1 Brenda Sousa 1` Thomas Loughlin 1' ` 1 Robert Corwin 1 Nick Andrews` 1 Robyn Parker 1 1 Other 3 3 Blanks 8,190 8,190 Total 12,528 12,528 *'.Elected Page 6 of 11 162 Local tiection March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight; precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 8 :00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct Five -Town Meeting Members - Vote for nty Four Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Jonathan E Barnes " 296 296 Jared P Belliveau * 281 '281 Camille WAnthony* ` 267 267' Charles L Adams * 238 238 Gary M Nihan * 233 233 Patrick P O'Sullivan 226 226 Philip B Pacino * 216 216 Donnan S Barnes * 214 214 Jancie M Jones * 214 214 Angela F Binda * 210 210` Kenneth 'E Young 204 204 Erin K Calvo -Bacci * 199 199 Eleanor K Hi ' ott * 199 199 David A Talbot * 196 196' Marie B Ferrari * 195, 195' Gina M Snyder * 195 195 Frederick S "Shaffer * 193 193 Robert J Ferrari * 190 190 Philip Rushworth * 190 190' Laurence F Hayes Jr* 181 181= Bo S Garrison* 171 171 Alden Wilcox Ward * 5 5 Megan Boissonneau * 3 3 Lawrence E;Mabius ** 2 2' Daniel L Jones Jr ** 2 2 Nancy Ziemlak ** 2 2 Tom Weber" 2 2 Daniel Knowles ** 2 2 Matthew Sha ank 1 Michael Gray,1 Lisa Wright 1 1 Dianne Kennedy1 9'- William Dunham 1 1 Roberta Sullivan 1 1 Laura Messier 1 1. Other 7 7 Blanks 7,652 7,652= Total 12,192 12,192 * Elected ** Tie Breaker to be determined by Precinct at Annual Town Meeting Local 'Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 1'6,988 Registered Voters „ 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct Six - Town M eting Members - Vote for wenty Four Candidate Pr 1 I Pr 2 Pr 31 Pr 4- Pr Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr _8 Total Mary Ann C Quinn * 190 190 Ralph A Colorusso * 183 183 James E Bonazoli * 182 182 Robert J Quinn * 178 178 Ronald M D'Addario * 176 176 Drucilla Wood - Beckwith * 174 174 Keith J Driscoll * 170 170 Jeanne M Borawski * 150 150 . Donna L Dudley 148 148 Greg F Selvitelli * 148 148 Diana M Kaine * 147 147 Micheal A <Smith * 144 144 Robert L Mandell * '142 142 Kenneth Mathew Lafferty * 141 141 Micheal J Borawski ` 134 134 Jeffrey D Perkins * 126 126 Mary Parr * 121 12 J Thomas Parr * 11 1 11 John Miles * 51 5 Christopher R Campbell * 31 3 Frank Kyle * 2 : 2 Michael Fahey * 2 2 James Mulve * 2 2 Fred McGrane Grace McGrane ** 1 1 Anne Colorusso ** 1 1 Kevin Douglas ** 1 Helen Enos ** 1 1 Ernest Arsenault ** 1 1 Nancy Coleman ** 1 1 Frank Coleman ** 1 1 Greg Selvitelli ** 1 Robert R .Lynch ** 1 1 Micheal Alan Mandell ** 1 Other 7 Blanks 7;276 7,276 Total 9;864 9,864 * Elected Tie Breaker to be determined by Precinct at Annual Town Meeting Page 8 o 11 ' 164 Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes'Field- House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m: and closed at 8:00 pm., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots `24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct Seven - Town Meeting Members - Vote for Twenty four Candidate ` Pr 1. ' Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pry Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total' Daniel A Ensmin er* 240 240 John E Carp enter * ` 238 238 Christopher Caruso`* 238 238 Michele Weber Chiappini * 231 231 John Jack K Downing 227 227 John `C Se alla * 213 213 Jesse M Downing 212 212 Richard W Schubert * 212 212 Carl F Anderson III *: 205 205 Norman F Kozlowski ` 201 201 Carolyn R Whiting 197 197 Low Ann C Weir * 196 196 Frances C Sansalone * 192 192 Linda M Phillips * 191 191 Karl E Weld * 190 190 Charles V Donnelly-Moran * 189 189 John C Weston * 186 186 Jeffery W Struble * 185 185 Bryan EJ Walsh * 185: 185 Martin J Foodman * '' 181 181 Darlene C Porter'* 180. 180 Gary D Phillips * 179 179 John A Lippitt * 176 176 Brandon P Chapman * 6 6 - Phillip-Werth 3' 3 " - Elizabeth R Schwartz 2 2 Tina Ohlson 2 2 Douglas R Cowell 1 1 Pas uale Centrella 1 1 Emily Phillips 1 1 John Means 1 1 Pat la icca 1 1 Kevin Vendt 1 1 Other 3 31. Blanks 8,678: 8,678 Total 13,3441 * Elected _ .. ,Page,9,of 11 165 Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the . Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8 :00 p.m., with`the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5 % of registered voters cast as follows: Precinct Eight Town Meeting Members -Vote for Twen Four Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pry Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total' Robert L S adafora Jr * 288" 288 Karen Gately Herrick * 264 264 William C'Brown * 250 250 Kenneth R Tucci * 229 229 Eileen Shine'Litterio "' 226 ` 226 Robert 1 Nordstrand`* 215 215 Kendra JG Cooper * 197 197 George B Perry II * 189 189 Kathleen E Golini * 184 184 Mar aret W Russell * 184 184 James F Lordan Jr * _ 182 182 John H Russell * 180 180 Donald J Golini * 179 179 Patricia Jean Llo d * 176 176 Bruce A Mackenzie'" 173 173 William O Finch * 163 163 Olive B Hecht * 162 162 William J Hecht Sr * 160 160 L Scott Davanch * 159 159 Kevin M Sexton * 152'> 152 Frederick Van Magness * 5'` 5 Kevin Walsh" 4 4 Stephen Herrick ** 3 3 Robert Beckman' ** 3 3 Mary C Beckman ** 3 3 Patrick F Beckman ** 3 3 Charles Ehl 2 `2 Kevin Le ne 2 2 Core Collins': 2 2 John Dannemiller,1' 1 Phyllis Perry 1 1 Suzana Marusic , Vineet Mehta 1 1 David Ferris Neal Driscoll _ 1 Manfredo Litterio 1: 1 Frederick Van Magness Jr 1 1 John Kerr 1 1 David Traniello 1" 1 Laura McDona h 1 1 Daniel Ross 1 alterSpaulding 1' 1 Other 3 3 Blanks 10,157 10,157 Total 14,112' 14,112 * Elected ** Tie Breaker to be determined by Precinct at Annual Town Meeting Page 10 of 11 166 Local Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the. Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 4,157 Total Ballots 24.5% of registered voters cast as follows: Question 1 Shall the Town of Reading approve the amendment to Article 5 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, proposed by the November 14, 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting, which is summarized below: Article 5 Town Manager Section 5 —1 Appointment: Qualifications- Term This amendment will authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with the Town Manager fora term not . exceeding three (3) years in length. Question 9 Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr`5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Yes 437 .345 332 389 371 ;301 416 416 3,007 No -82 54 55 57 62 52 52 72 486 Blanks 133 67, 67 76 75 58 88 100 664 ' Total ' 652 466 454 522 508 411 556 588 4,157 Question 2 Shall the Town of Reading approve the amendment to Article 7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, proposed by the November 14, 2011 Subsequent Town Meeting, which is summarized below:' Article 2 — Representative Town Meeting Section 7 -2: Submission of Proposed Bud-et This amendment modifies the budget process by requiring the Town Manager to consult withthe Board of Selectmen on the Municipal Government portion of the budget before submitting the budget to the Finance Committee. Question 2 Pr 1 I Pr, 2 'Pr 3 1 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total es 453 363 364 405 404 324 4241 456 3,193 No, 61 38 20 50 35 31 42 43 320 Blanks 138 65 70T 67 69 -56 90 89 644 Total 6521 466 454 - 522 508 411 556 588 4,157 ` A true copy. A est: , Laura A Gemme Town Clerk Page-11o1`11 167 ANNUALIOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 23, 2012 Town Clerk, Laura Gemme swore in elected Town Meeting members before their precinct meetings. The Precincts listed below met at 7:00 PM to conduct the following business: Precinct 1 - With a> Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected: Chair Thomas Ryan and Clerk - Sheila Mulroy. Precinct 2 With a Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected: Chair_- Stephen Crook and Clerk - Denise lozzo. It was voted to .elect Howard Cohen and Kenneth Johnson for the March 6, 2012 election-tie-breaker. Precinct 3 - With a Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected: Chair - William Downing and Clerk - Nancy Graham. Precinct 4 With a Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected: Chair Glen Hartzler and Clerk - John O'Neill. Precinct 5 - With a Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected: Chair - Angela Binda and Clerk - Charles Adams, It was voted to .elect Daniel Knowles for the March 6, 2012 election tie- breaker. Precinct 6 -`With a Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected: Chair - James Mulvey and Clerk - Greg Selvitelli. It was voted; to elect Robert Lynch for the March 6, 2012 election tie- breaker. Precinct 7 With a Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected: Chair - John Carpenter and Clerk John Segalla. Precinct 8 With a Quorum present a Precinct Chair and Precinct Clerk were elected Chair- William Brown and Clerk - William Hecht. It was voted to elect Robert Beckman and ".Stephen Herrick for the March 6, 2012 election tie - breaker. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:38 PM there being a quorum present. The 'Invocation was given by Philip B. Pacino Precinct 5 followed by the - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All newly elected and appointed 'Town Meeting Members were sworn in by the Moderator. The Warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, Laura Gemme, when on motion by Stephen Goldy, chair of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant except for the Officer's Return, which was read by the Town Clerk: ARTICLE 2 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 Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning & Development Commission, Town Manager and any other Official, Board or Special Committee. Background: This article appears on the Warrant for all Town Meetings. At this Annual Town Meeting, the following report(p) pre anticipated: 168 Town of Reading Massachusetts 2012 State of the Town Report Steve Goldy, Chairman, Reading Board of Selectmen Mr. Moderator, Town Meeting members, volunteers, and staff. I am pleased and proud to give this report on behalf of the current and immediate past Boards of Selectmen. Let me say at the outset, The state of the Town of Reading is Excellent! Reading was recently named America's 4t" best suburb! Let me quote the article, "Reading is a family - friendly white- collar town. It has better public schools than 98% of all U.S. communities, and its public schools are better than 87 % of schools in the rest of the state." This -is achieved by the hard work of our dedicated staff, volunteers and elected officials. Thank you to everyone here tonight for making this happen. 2011 marked an important and largely unheralded milestone in the life of this community. 25 years from last April the residents of this community adopted the Reading Home ``Rule Charter. Our Charter is Reading's constitution that determines the structure of our local government, of which we are all a part. While its difficult to get really excited about a 33 page documents filled with "whereas' s" and "there -to- fore's ", I think you will all agree that the structure of government in Reading has served us well over the past 25 years, and promises to do so for.the next 25. We have modified and amended the Charter periodically to keep it current and relevant, but the basic structure of our government remains as it was envisioned by our community: Volunteers One of the hallmarks of our local government is that it is built on a balance of professional staff and dedicated volunteers. Tonight, I want to begin a tradition that I hope future Chairmen of the Boards of Selectmen will continue, and that is to present-the first annual Board of Selectmen Community Service award. Tonight, I want recognize two outstanding volunteers, both who happen to be members of Town Meeting, and who have dedicated their volunteer careers spanning many years for the betterment of this Town that we cherish. • First, l ask Bob Nordstrand to come to the podium. Bob completed his 40+ year tenure on the Board of Assessors. This is not a glamorous job; and it is not always a revered position — being the "tax man ". But Bob, with his private sector experience, dedication, and sense of fairness has served his community well in this role, and we thank him for: his service. • Second, but not last, Camille Anthony please come to the podium. Camille just completed >18 years as a member and often Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Prior to her service on the Board, Camille was an energetic 12 year member of the Conservation Commission. Camille always brought an energy, dedication, and creativity to her work as a community volunteer, and am pleased to recognize and thank her for her service. Staff On the .staff side of the equation, there have been many changes during 2011. 1 cannot name them all, but I am going to give you some highlights: - •. We were saddened to learn of the passing of Ted;. McIntire, recently retired DPW Director who had served the community for 38 years. . • Bill Connors, who had worked for the Town in the Technology Division for more than 25 years, also passed away shortly after his retirement in June. • In late 2011 we learned that Town Accountant Gail LaPointe is retiring. Gail has served ably as Town Accountant for 6 years, and we wish her well in her retirement. I am pleased to welcome Sharon Angstrom as our new Town accountant starting when Gail retires. • As part of the necessary restructuring of Town government, several senior positions were restructured, and this meant the retirement" of Conservation Administrator Fran Fink, and 169 Technology Administrator Bill Connors. Public Health Administrator Larry , Ramdin, and Elder /Human Services Administrator Dawn Folopoulos left Reading for other employment. Finances Financial issues are always central to much of the activity of the community, as the still struggling economy on a State and National level had an impact on local finances While Reading too has been challenged by this recession, the Town's fiscal health is good. This improving Town financial picture is -due in large part to our willingness to make difficult decisions. `The Town continues to be fiscally, conservative.` Financial highlights during 2011 were: • First, Finance and Accounting staff prepared for a debt refinancing for the RMHS and Coolidge projects, and the sale took place in early 2012. The results were full payment by the State of all remaining balances owed on these projects, and a refinancing with interest cost of 1.97% saving $400;000 in tax funds, and $5 million in`excluded debt over the remaining life,of the debt issues. • Second, restructuring of. some local government services with little if any loss of service to he customers, primarily in the Community Services and technology- areas. This resulted in regionalizing the Public Health functions, and right sizing .the Elder /Human Services,'Plumbing and Gas and Wiring inspections and Conservation functions • Third, development of a ,plan for- use of one time revenues on one time expenses - mostly for much needed road improvements. • Fourth, Town Meeting approved the sale of several parcels of Town owned land, some of which should be available for sale shortly; • And last, receipt of new grants totaling over $1.6 million for a variety of purposes big and small. Part of our financial success has to do with the very dedicated staff in all departments - Town, School, and .RMLD: These employees work hard, work smart,' and worked to do more with less. Our Town has a strong working partnership' with employees on many vital issues including health insurance: 1 want'to recognize and appreciate the commitment of our staff in working through recent difficult times. Economic Development One element of our financial success is our hard work and successes in economic development, highlights include: • The location of a number of new businesses in the community • The beginning lof the Oaktree project on Haven Street at the former Atlantic Supermarket site. This mixed use development including ,underground :parking, retail, and 53 apartments has been used by the Massachusetts DHCD as a'model of Smart Growth development • The Reading' Commons project by Pulte Homes on the former Addison Wesley Pearson site is now under construction. This Gateway Smart Growth project will eventually contain 425 housing Units (all condominiums), including 43 affordable units. • Calereso's has relocated to an expansive new location on South Main Street, redeveloping' a somewhat blighted area at the gateway to Reading. • E -Cars redeveloped the former Artist Shoppe site on South Main Street. • The Economic Development Committee has spearheaded the placement of flower baskets, banners and wreaths downtown,,'using the assets .of the Downtown Improvements and Events Trust established by Town Meeting a couple of years ago. • The Reading Fall Street Faire, in its 3rd year, has fast become -a beloved and successful tradition in Reading, celebrated the second Sunday of September. • Town staff is making progress on implementation of the "Licensing' & Permitting Software in the Community Services and other departments, which when fully implemented will make tracking and the issuance of development permits and licenses easier..Eventually customers will be able to track the progress of their own'. permits. Services The Town of Reading continues 'to push for continuous improvement of services to the community. Several efforts are highlighted here but many more examples exist: • First, the restructuring of local government, primarily in the Community Services Department 170 • Second, the first full year of the new. Rubbish and Recycling program has yielded continuous improvement and expansion of recycling with an effect of saving the taxpayers of Reading well over $100,000. • A major highlight with services this past year is the combined Public Health Services with Melrose and Wakefield. The result has been improved service, learning and applying best practices among the 3 communities, and some .cost savings. Additional regionalization efforts are being considered in Veterans services, inspectional services, Public Safety dispatch, and Conservation` services. Security and Safety, . Following the shooting death of a resident in Reading, and the death of another Reading resident outside of the community, Reading conducted a series of three Community Dialogues this fall centered around the issue of Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention in Reading. A direct outcome of those dialogues is a coordinated approach in the FY 2013 budget to address these. issues through education, treatment, and enforcement. On a discouraging note on the same topic, the Reading Police conducted liquor licensee compliance checks that resulted in the Board of Selectmen suspending five liquor licenses. Each license was suspended for three days for selling alcohol to a minor. We expect that this is an anomaly and will not be ,repeated. Infrastructure Maintaining the infrastructure of the Town continues to be a challenge, but 'I am happy to report progress on several fronts: • Significant progress (although ;never enough) is being made on "road reconstruction and improvements, and. over the next 3 to 4 fiscal years including FY 2012, an additional infusion of onetime revenues is being devoted to road improvements - over $300,000 in additional funds in FY 12 FY 13, and projected for FY 14: • The Board of Selectmen approved the Glen Meadow Park Master Plan at the Barrows School. This is part of a, continuing commitment to planning our parks and , open spaces so that improvements; when donated or funded by tax dollars can be spent on the highest priority projects. • " A Safe Routes to School project was approved which will result in improved pedestrian access to the Parker Middle School and Joshua Eaton School The State is picking up the $300,000+ price for the project. • The grand opening of the Mattera Cabin was held on April 30, 2011. This project was made possible from a sizeable grant that paid for materials; the Northeast Regional Vocational School did the work and Jordan's Furniture and other businesses also made donations. • The need fora new Cemetery Garage was rev_ iewed during 2011. The Board of Selectmen voted to endorse the further exploration of two sites Laurel Hill site and Forest Glen site — for the new location of anew Cemetery Garage. • ' The Reading Public Library is 116 years old and in need of more space and updating. Reading' is first on the wait list for grant funding and if granted, it will need Town Meeting vote and a special election for a debt exclusion for the Town's share of the project cost. We anticipate action on this project in 2012. • The Board of Selectmen approved the lease agreement for an additional 10 year lease (with up to 2 additional 10 year extensions) between the Town of Reading and the Reading Ice Arena Authority for the operation and management of the Nelson S. Burbank Ice Arena at 15 Symonds Way. All of this activity, most of it extremely positive, is further evidence that Reading is indeed' a community of excellence. You will notice that the one constant throughout these highlights is change. As you can see with some of these activities that change, may be uncomfortable but is important to embrace so that our community can move forward. Everyone here tonight, volunteers, staff and elected officials are here to 171 make Reading the best place to live, not just the fourth. To achieve this we all must embrace change and not always rely on the way it's always been done. We wilt debate many articles tonight including the budget. We will also work outside of Town Meeting through our boards,`. committees and commissions to continuously improve our community. I challenge all of us to embrace change and to really think about the whole community while striving to be number 1' It's been an amazing year, and more amazing progress is on tap for 2012. We invite you to: Share in it. Be a part of it. Improve It. Thank you very , much for your attention. Finance Committee Report: No report. Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Motion to Table Carried ARTICLE 3 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 vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, 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. Backqround: 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. Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Motion Carried to Table ARTICLE 4 James Bonazoli, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2012 - FY 2021 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto. Back-ground: This Article is included in every Town Meeting Warrant. Town Bylaws prohibit Town Meeting from approving any Capital Expenditure unless the, project is included in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Bond ratings agencies also want to ensure that changes to a long -term CIP are adequately described. The following changes are proposed to the 2012 -2021 CIP: General Fund FY12 increase by $194100,0: • $ 70,000'DPW Bulldozer to replace 1971 Bulldozer (was scheduled for FY14) 172 • $ 50,000 DPW Highway Pickup with.. added Hot Box equipment replace 1997 vehicle (was in FY15) • $306;000 additional road repairs funded by 40R (replaces $231,000 road repairs) • $ 39;000 additional ` sidewalk/pedestrian safety $25k funded by :40R (replaces $50,000 sidewalks) • $ 10,000 Town facilities — Town 'Hall carpet - - FY13 increase by $331,250: • $ 58,000 Main St. fire station floor repairs • $135,000 Sidewalk Snow Plow (replaces two smaller ; sidewalk Plows $78,000 + $06,750 previously proposed) • ($10,000) street signs eliminated • $230;000 additional road repairs funded by 40R • $ 63,000 additional sidewalk/pedestrian safety funded by 40R FY14 increase by $327,000: • $500,000 Birch Meadow Pavilion (replaces $430,000 Imagination Station) • $ 45,000 Hunt Park playground (swaps with FY15 $45,000 Wood End upper playground) • $207,000 additional road repairs funded by 40R • $ 50,000 additional sidewalk /pedestrian safety funded by 40R FY15 and beyond: • Several additions, deletions and changes Storm Water Enterprise Fund . FY14 decrease by $10,000: • $140,000 Drainage Improvement projects (replaces $150,000 Saugus River Design & Permitting) FY15 and beyond: • Several additions, deletions and changes Water 'Enterprise Fund FYI decrease by $336,000: • ($276,000) Causeway Road water main moved from FYI to FY14 • ; ($ 60,000) Water conservation program moved to operating budget ;FY14 decrease by $269,000: • $276,000 Causeway Road water main moved from FY13 • ($220,000) Bear Hill Water tank maintenance moved from FY14 to FY15 • ($ 50,000) Water conservation program moved to operating budget • ($225,000) well abandonment moved out to FY16 • ($ 50,000) well upgrade removed • (Note that the Ivy St/Belmont St water main, remains in FY14 and $120,000 Larch Lane water main remains in FY15) FY15 and beyond: ♦ Several additions, deletions and changes Sewer Enterprise Fund FYI increase by $130,000: • $130,000 "Poet's Corner" Sewer Main .repair` FY14 increase by $645,000`. • $ 75,000 for Sewer Main projects • $300,000 for West St. Sewer Station repairs' • $270,000 for Joseph's Way Sewer Station repairs FY15 and beyond: • Several additions, deletions and changes - note addition of several Sewer Station repairs 173 Finance Committee Report given by Marie Ferrari' The Finance Committee recommends the proposed amendments to the FY 2012 - -FY 2021 Capital Improvements Program by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on April 11 2012. Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur – See Attached Motion Carried ARTICLE 5 1 John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to adopt Massachusetts. General Laws Chapter 32B, Section 20 which allows the Town to set up an irrevocable trust for "Other Post - Employment Benefits Liabilities" or take any action with respect thereto. Background: This article will provide for the establishment of a Trust Fund into which the Town may, from time to time, deposit funds which will eventually fully fund the Town's Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) obligation.– primarily health insurance for active and retired_ employees. Accepting Ch32B sec 20 allows a city, town, district, county or municipal lighting plant to establish a separate fund; to be known as an Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) . Liability Trust Fund. Funds will be invested and reinvested by the custodian consistent with the prudent investor rule set forth in chapter 203C. This article does not put any money into the trust. It only establishes the trust so that when we want to vote to fund it, there is a mechanism for us to save and invest. What is OPEB? The term OPEB refers .to all benefits, other than pensions, that retirees receive. For public employees in Massachusetts, OPEB largely consists of retiree health insurance but also includes life` insurance. Only employees that are in the Reading Contributory Retirement system and retire immediately following employment by the town of Reading, are entitled to these benefits after meeting certain?- eligibility requirements, a vesting period and minimum retirement age. While it is not currently mandatory to fund the OPEB liability, many communities have begun accumulating funds to meet their obligations. Municipalities should .be setting aside money to fund the actuarially determined OPEB obligations, payable in the future, that were incurred for active employees during the year. Then, when the employee retires, the trust fund should have accumulated enough money to pay the health insurance for the retiree. As more communities begin to save money in an OPEB Trust, there could eventually be a mandate from the state that funding begin for all communities, similar to what was done in 1988 for funding retirement obligations. Middlesex League Communities– OPEB Funding Strategies Community Amount Description] Notes Funded Arlington $4,200,000 Annually appropriate the difference between $500K and the non - contributory pension appropriation; as non - contributories decrease, funded amount' increases. Raised the retiree contribution for health insurance from -10% -'15 %o and annually appropriate this difference to ` OPEB. Formally earmarked Medicare D reimbursement to OPEB. Belmont $600,000: The Town is trying to develop a piTI—icy for an annual funding mechanism. Burlington $0` Town Meeting warrant article to propose funding OPEB in January. Considering allocating a set %o of free cash annually, building an amount into the o eratin budget annually, or.both options in combination. Lexington $1,900,000 Town earmarked Medicare D revenues over the past several years to Finance Committee Report: - given by Barry .Berman: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a vote of 7 -0 -0 at their meeting on March 14, 2012. This Article simply establishes a Trust Fund as a first step towards addressing Reading's long term liability and commitment to fund retiree ,healthcare benefits. Over time this will relieve reliance upon the operating budget and will hopefully one day fully fund our obligation. The next Article will begin to fund the liability, and a second deposit is proposed as part of Article 13 (the FY13 Budget). In the coming months the Finance-C' inance Committee will meet with Town officials to discuss formalizing a disciplined approach` or policy for meeting this long term obligation. Bylaw Committee Report: No.report. Presentation given by: •' Gail LaPointe —See Attached After discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried ARTICLE 6 Steve Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 28 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 25,' 2011 as amended under Article 5 of the Warrant of the'Subsequent Town Meeting of November 14, 2011,; and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, 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'. Background: The following budget amendments are proposed for the FY12'budget: 175 the OPEB trust. Melrose $0 City has no funding protocol to date, most likely would need a Prop 2 1/2 override. Reading $0 Town Meeting warrant article to propose funding OPEB in May. Stoneham $0 Town is aggressively funding the pension liability with a projected fully funded date of 2023. Intent is to pay this off and then begin funding OPEB. Plan to set up trust fund soon and potentially add any one time revenues windfall that might be received. Wakefield $50,000 $50K funded from the operating budget in FY12. Town recently; joined the GIC and is considering allocating some of the savings achieved to OPEB in future budgets. Watertown $1,075,000 Funds set aside in an OPEB Stabilization' Fund (i.e. not a legal OPEB trust fund). Town is on an aggressive funding schedule for pension liability (2022) and intends to reallocate pension funding to OPEB, upon fully funded status. Wilmington $100,000 The Town set aside token funds in an account still controlled by the town i.e. not a legal OPEB trust fund). Considering adding to it this year. Winchester $400,000 Most recently, contributed $250K; set u GASB 45 Task Force Woburn $937,086 The City has set aside the Medicare D reimbursement over the past several years in a reserve still controlled by the City (i.e. not a`legal OPEB trust fund). Finance Committee Report: - given by Barry .Berman: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a vote of 7 -0 -0 at their meeting on March 14, 2012. This Article simply establishes a Trust Fund as a first step towards addressing Reading's long term liability and commitment to fund retiree ,healthcare benefits. Over time this will relieve reliance upon the operating budget and will hopefully one day fully fund our obligation. The next Article will begin to fund the liability, and a second deposit is proposed as part of Article 13 (the FY13 Budget). In the coming months the Finance-C' inance Committee will meet with Town officials to discuss formalizing a disciplined approach` or policy for meeting this long term obligation. Bylaw Committee Report: No.report. Presentation given by: •' Gail LaPointe —See Attached After discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried ARTICLE 6 Steve Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 28 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 25,' 2011 as amended under Article 5 of the Warrant of the'Subsequent Town Meeting of November 14, 2011,; and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, 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'. Background: The following budget amendments are proposed for the FY12'budget: 175 Account Line Description Decrease Increase B99 Benefits: $97,000 - $500,000 Health Insurance + $500,000 OP,EB Trust Fund - $50,000 Unemployment - $35,000 Medicare = $25,000 Worker Comp. Ins: early payment discount + $13,000 Pension Assessment - military leave C99 Capital' $475,000 +$306,000 DPW Roads (from 40R funds *) +,$ 39,000 DPW curb /sidewalk ($25k from 40R funds *) + $ 70,000 DPW replace 1971 Bulldozer before FY14 + $ 50,000 DPW replace 1997 Hwy pickup before FY15 .+ $ 10,000 Town Facilities Town Hall carpet E99 Vocational Education' $25,000 - $25,000 lower enrollment than anticipated H91 Accounting wages $5,000 + $5,000 overlap for new Town Accountant 191 Finance wages $55,000 - $37,000 Open clerical position not filled 1,000 Technology position open until filled - $ 7,000 Surplus from combining elections 192 Finance expenses $50,000 += $24,000 Assessors outsourced property inspection +$11,000 Technology required by new library system +$15,000 Technology for Town Hall K91 Community Services wages $13,000 - $ 8,000 Health inspector (now a Melrose employee) - $ 5,000 Various positions due to staff turnover K92 Community Services expenses $23,000 + $ 8,000 Health inspector (Melrose employee) ±$15,000 Consultant for housing plan 1-91 Library wages $1,500 +$1;500 overlap for new Iibrarian M91 Public Works wages $20,000 $20,000 Overtime caused by storms in the fall of 2011 M92 Public Works expenses $15,000 + $15,000 for variety of expenses related to fall storms M93 Public Works - Snow & Ice $38,500` M94 Public Works - ' Street 'Lights : $10,000 M95 ' Public Works Rubbish $125,000 N91 Public Safety wages - Overtime in Fire department $95,000 V99 Town Facilities $10;000 + $10,000 for Community Service area - handicap accessibility and customer service Subtotals $363,500 $694,500 Move to appropriate $331,000 for Capital in line 1599 and to fund the appropriation b transfer of $331,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization fund Finance Committee Report: given by Barry Berman: , The Finance Committee recommends the . proposed FY 2012 budget transfers by a vote of.7 -0 -0 at their meeting on,March;28, 2012. Enterprise Funds Account Line Description Decrease Increase W99 and X99 Transfers needed because of a revenue deficit in each fund caused by low water usage in FY12 Net from: Water Reserves (W99) $200,000 Sewer Reserves X99 $200,000 Finance Committee Report: - given by Barry Berman: The Finance Committee recommends the proposed FY 2012 budget transfers by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on April 11, 2012. Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached After discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried ARTICLE 7 Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to approve 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. Background: Please see the Blue Pages in the Appendix of this Warrant Report for the FY 2012 — FY 2021 Capital improvements Program. Finance Committee Report: - given by Paula Perry: The Finance Committee voted 7 -0 at their March 28, 2012 meeting to recommend the subject matter of this Article.; Placing items in the capital improvement program is a prerequisite but does not authorize spending funds towards these items. Bylaw Committee'Report No report.. Presentation, given by:, • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached After discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried ARTICLE 8 James Bonazoli, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year 2012 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. 177 - Background: For the Town to pay bills from a prior year requires a special vote of Town Meeting. The following bills from a prior year are due. This will require a 9/10 vote of Town Meeting. • The Engineering Division has a bill from June 2011 for copier maintenance. There was confusion between the parent company and the local office as to who would do the billing and how much it would be. Numerous phone calls to both locations finally produced an invoice for $155 that needs- to be paid since the service was provided. • The 'DPW has a bill in the amount of $78731 in invoices from last fiscal year for auto parts. Finance Committee Report: - given by Jeanne Borawski: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a vote of 7-0-'0' at their meeting on March 14, 2012: Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Presentation given by: • Gail LaPointe — See Attached 4/5 Vote required Declared unanimous by Moderator 171 Town Meeting Members in Attendance . Motion Carried ARTICLE 9 John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or exchange, - or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, various items of Town tangible property, or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: Following is a list of surplus vehicles that are scheduled to be disposed of in FY 2012. Town Meeting approval is required for disposition of tangible property., with a value of $5000 or more. It is unlikely that any of these items have a value that exceeds that amount, but to be safe, Town Meeting approval is requested. Disposition could be through trade in, `auction, 'or other sale. • Fire - 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Pickup Truck • DPW 1961 3" Trashmaster centrifugal pump mounted on a 2 wheel trailer, 12 HP Wisconsin engine (not running) •. : DPW 1998 ford Crown Victoria: • DPW - 10' Baker snow plows fixed angle. • DPW -1973 John Bean Roto =Mist Hydraulic Sprayer. • DPW - 490 .Dynahoe backhoe bucket (30 ") • DPW - Lindsay T40HA- Portable Air Compressor (not running) • DPW -- 1970' Brodie 4 Wheel Trailer • DPW 1987 Haban Sickle Bar Mower Attachment •... DPW -1985 Takeuchi _Crawler Excavator - _ - • DPW - 1995' Holder 6000 with boom flail and blower • DPW -1971 Cat 951 B Traxcavator • DPW -1997 F250 pickup • DPW -- 2003 Ford F250 pickup • DPW 2003 Cat 430D, 5 speed, • Police - 2 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers • Police — 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle • School - 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Utility body pick -up truck' • Surplus soil /stone material at the Compost Center site 178 Town - Meeting members may be interested in how we disposed of tangible personal property that was authorized last year. Last year we disposed of the following vehicles: • Ford F250 Pickup (1989) DPW /Parks 136K miles Trade -in $ 600 • Ford Explorer (2000) DPW /Engineering 108K miles Trade -in $ 625 • Ford F350, Pickup (1997) DPW/Water 74K miles Trade -in $ 1000 • Ford F350 Pickup (2006) DPW /Sewer 90K miles Trade -in $ 2000 • Ford F250 Pickup (2001) ` DPW /Sewer 105 miles Trade -in $ 1000 • Elgin Pelican (John Deere) Sweeper (2005) 2658 hours Trade -in $ 28,000 • Warco Motor Grader (1952) from FY11 surplus_ Sold after 2 postings $ 606 Total .$33,8 1 31 Finance Committee Report: - given by Paula Perry: The Finance Committee voted 7 -0 at their March 28, 2012 meeting to recommend the subject matter of this Article. This Article authorizes the disposition of surplus property. Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Presentation given by: • Peter'Hechenbleikner — See Attached After discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried ARTICLE 10 Steve Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to authorize revolving funds for certain Town Departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E Y for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 with the receipts, as specified,, credited to each fund, the purposes, as listed, for which each fund -may be spent, the ;maximum amount that may be spent from each fund for the fiscal year, and the disposition of the balance of each fund at fiscal year. -end. Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of the motion Motion to Dispense: Carried Revolving Account Spending Authority Revenue Source -, Allowed Expenses Expenditure limits Year End Balance Conservation Conservation Fees as provided for Consulting and $25,000 Available Commission Commission in Reading General engineering services for Consulting Fees Bylaws Section 5.7, for the review of expenditure Wetlands Protection designs and next year engineering work for the protection of etiands. Revolving' Spending Revenue Allowed Expenditure Year End Account Authority Source Expenses Limits Balance Inspection Town Manager Building Plumbing, Legal, oversight and $200,000 Available Revolving Fund Wiring, Gas and other inspection, ;plan for permits for the review, initial property expenditure Oaktree, Addison - appraisals and next year Wesley/ Pearson and appeals, Community Johnson Woods-, Services general developments management, curb sidewalks and pedestrian safety improvements, records archiving and other project related costs. Public Health Board of Health Clinic Fees and third Vaccines, materials for $25,000 Available Clinics and party reimbursements screening clinics and for Services clinical supply costs, expenditure medical equipment next year and supplies, immunizations, educational materials Library Materials Library Director Charges for lost or . Acquire Library , $15,000 Available Replacement and Trustees damaged Library' materials to replace, for materials lost or damaged items expenditure next ear Mattera Cabin Recreation Rental Fees Utilities and all other $10,000 Available .' Operating Administrator maintenance and for operating expenses expenditure next ear Town Forest Director of Sale of timber;'fees Planning and $10,000 Available Public Works for use of the Town Improvements to the for upon the Forest Town Forest_ expenditure recommendatio next year n of the Town Forest Committee or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: The revolving funds established in this article are subject to annual renewal by Town Meeting. • Inspections Revolving Fund - Beginning in 2004, Town Meeting approved the Inspections Revolving Funds as a way" to deposit building and other permit fees, and to use them directly for purposes of plan review, inspections, legal expenses, initial property value appraisal and appeals, and general management'of the Community Services operations related to three developments,as well as for the construction of curbs, sidewalks and pedestrian safety 'improvements and records archiving, and management. The balance available as of February 29 2012 in this fund is $209,962 There is expected to be little expenditure from these funds for FY 2012, as some of these projects have just been getting started! The balance in the fund is from permit fees from Oaktree, Addison- Wesley/Pearson (now Pulte Homes), and a small amount from Johnson Woods developments. • Health Clinic Revolving Fund - The Reading Health Division contracts for third party payments for a number of immunizations. The funds are used to augment the influenza vaccine supply from the State 180 Department of Public Health to insure vaccine for the homebound clients and first responders. The Division also uses these funds for materials for other screening clinics. Clinic client fees are also deposited into this fund to offset vaccine and clinical supply costs. The balance available as of February 29 2012 in this fund is $44,766. The State has been cutting back on the free flu and other vaccines to be distributed to cities and towns, and the Town therefore needs to purchase extra doses. The necessary amounts used for clinic vaccine, supplies and staff salaries related to the clinics each year directly from the revolving fund is therefore approximately $25,000. • Library Materials Replacement Fund — During the course of a year, the Library recovers funds from patrons who have lost or damaged books or other materials. Previously, those funds went into the Town's General Fund and at the end of the year went into Free Cash. Once this Revolving Fund was . adopted (beginning in FY 2010), those funds recovered from 'patrons for lost or damaged materials were available directly to the Library for expenditure to purchase' replacement materials and processing supplies. The balance available as of February 29 2012 in this `fund is $2,360. • Mattera Cabin Operating Fund — The log cabin on the Mattera conservation land was ,purchased several years ago, and was recently renovated by the Vocational School. Some of the use is revenue generating, and it is anticipated that over time the site will generate enough funding to pay the operating costs of the cabin primarily utilities. This Article allows those revenues that are generated to be used directly for the operating expenses of the cabin. The balance available as of February 29, 2012 in this fund is $2,181. Town Forest Revolving Fund was created last year. The purpose is to allow revenues from ,controlled timber harvesting and permit fees to then be spent by the DPW Director upon the recommendation of the Town Forest Committee, on improvements to the Town Forest,; including planning efforts. The Town Forest Committee has had a forest stewardship plan created (through a grant) to make recommendations on forest management including controlled timber harvesting. The Committee is in the process of determining how to proceed in beginning this work. In addition, the Town. Forest Committee has commissioned a master plan for the Town Forest and adjacent property, and the Master Plan will include recommendations on improvement to the Town Forest. Finally, the Town Forest Committee is beginning to develop policies and 'regulations on the use of the Town, Forest. Since this revolving fund was just created last year, the balance available as of February 29 2012 in this fund is $0. It is anticipated that timber harvesting on a limited basis will begin in FY 2013, and therefore there will be proceeds in the revolving fund which can be used for the purposes of the trust. Finance Committee Report: given by Barry Berman: At its meeting on March 14, 2012 the Finance Committee voted 7 -0 to recommend this Article. Revolving Funds are a way to earmark funds to specific Town services. Each has its own revenue source, purpose, and maximum amount which can be spent. Each Fund is subject to annual Town Meeting approval. Bylaw Committee; Report: No report. Presentation given by: • Peter Hechenbleikner — See Attached After discussion among Town, Meeting Members Motion Carried ARTICLE 11 Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to revoke its acceptance of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 1911 which extended the provisions of Civil Service for the Reading Police Department, including the Chief of Police; and further, that this revocation will not affect the Civil Service status of existing personnel in their current positions; or take any other action relating thereto. 181 Background: This article would ,prospectively remove the members of the Reading - Police Department from Civil Service, and would allow the Town to conduct its own hiring, promotional, and disciplinary process and decisions without being subject to the dictates of a State Agency the Civil. Service Commission The Reading Police Department has been in the state Civil Service system since a Town Meeting vote in 1918. At that time there were no unions representing municipal police departments, and very little state legislation or'case law dealing with employee rights or responsibilities. This was the era of the famous (or infamous) Boston Police Strike, and Civil Service was looked at nationally as a means of combating corruption in government. Much has changed since that time almost 100 years ago, including the Civil Service system itself. The Civil Service system (known otherwise as, the Department of Human Resources) governs, for agencies coming under their jurisdiction:' • Initial hiring • Promotions • Discipline Initial Hiring: Hiring good qualified people to provide Town Police services is the most important decision that is made in operating a first class Police Department. Civil Service Process: The initial hiring process is slow, .cumbersome, and does not address local needs. It is 'a state -wide, one size fits all , system. There is no local control. The process begins with a state wide exam. Some communities report that they had no or few candidates take the exam this past year. The exam is given in May the ,year, and the exam for a community is good for two years. The results of the exam are available in October — five months after the exam is given! When a community has a need to hire a Police Officer, they ask Civil Service for a list of candidates, and the list is sent with the number of people who the community may consider restricted to a formula of 2N +1 or 3 candidates if you are hiring one Police Officer (it could be more candidates'if there are tie scores). The candidate list will be based solely on the score of a written exam, with the exception that veterans and dependents of Police Officers killed in the line of duty are automatically placed at the top of the list. Additionally, if there are any Police Officers anywhere in the Commonwealth who have been laid off and have not been hired back, they also go to the top of the list for consideration. Candidates are then interviewed .and the Appointing Authority (Town Manager) makes a decision and a conditional offer of employment, pending successful completion of a psychological exam (paid for by the Town), a medical exam (paid for by the Town), and a Physical Abilities test administered by Civil Service. If the Town 'Manager selects anyone but the highest ranked candidate, he must put in writing why a higher ranked (based solely on test scores and /or veteran or other preference) was not selected. This decision is subject to an appeal to the Civil Service Commission, by anyone who is aggrieved by the decision. Problems with Civil Service: The hiring process under Civil Service is very cumbersome and time consuming. To take five months to certify a test in these days is too 'long -SAT's for. example are graded instantaneously. The only criterion that the Town may consider is the test score, Background check, and an interview. For the Town to ask for a list of minorities or women to diversify the employment of the Police Department requires a written admission on the part of the Town of past discrimination. At times, the Town has made a decision not to fill :a position because none of the candidates available for selection met the needs of the Town. Proposed System: If Town Meeting approves this Article, then the Town will be able to develop its own hiring system, as the Town does for all other employees of the Town including DPW, non - union, School employees, RMLD employees etc. There are a number of other communities in the Boston metropolitan area that do not have Civil Service, and the Town would consider conducting periodic joint examinations for entry level Police Officers. Other. non -Civil Service Communities are able to advertise' and recruit candidates, including minorities and women. An exam would be conducted, and experience in 182 other communities shows that an exam given on a ~Saturday can be graded and certified the following Tuesday, and interviews of selected candidates can begin immediately. The cost of the examination is borne by the, candidates. The Town may then interview.any number of candidates, and the test scores would be considered as one of a number of criteria that can be used in selecting what candidate to interview. The Town can also consider things like education, work Background, and other normal hiring criteria. Under this process, hiring will be able to be conducted expeditiously, and there should never be a circumstance where a position is left vacant (at considerable expense because the workload will then have to be picked up on overtime) because none of the candidates meets the needs of the Town. Promotions: Promotion of the best candidates to fill leadership positions in the Police Department is critical to carrying out the mission of the Department. Pending Town Meeting approval of this Article, the Town has negotiated with the two unions representing Police Patrol Officers and Police Superior Officers, language that outlines the process of promoting to the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant. Civil Service Process: Similar to the initial hiring process, the promotional process is slow, cumbersome, and does not address local needs. It is a state- wide, one size fits all system. There is no "local control, The process begins with a state wide exam. The exam is given in October of the `year, and the exam for a community' is good for two years. The results of the exam are available in May of the following year — six months after the exam is given! When a- community has a need to promote, they take the requisite number of names from the top of the list of candidates, restricted to .a formula of 2N +1 = or 3 `candidates if you are promoting one 'Sergeant or Lieutenant (it could be more candidates if there are tie scores). The candidate list will be based solely on the score on a written exam. Candidates are then interviewed and the Appointing Authority;(Town'Manager) makes a decision. If the Town Manager selects anyone but the highest ranked candidate, he must put in writing why a higher ranked (based solely on test scores)- candidate was not selected. This decision is subject to an appeal, to the Civil Service Commission by anyone who is aggrieved by the decision. Problems with Civil Service: The promotional process under Civil Service is very cumbersome and time consuming. To take six months to certify, a test in these days is not necessary, -SAT's for example are graded instantaneously. At times, the Town has made a decision not to fill a position because none of the- candidates available for selection met the needs of the Town. Proposed System: If Town Meeting approves this article, then the Town has developed its own promotional system, as the Town -does for all other employees of the Town. This system is embodied in the two union contracts which have been approved subject to Town Meeting approving this article. In addition to alternatives to traditional testing (including conducting an Assessment Center) the Town may ' consider additional criteria to determine the most qualified candidate `for a position. These include: job related experience; 'performance evaluation in his /her present position (including contributions to the department); supervisory evaluation of the employee's promotion potential; score on promotional exam; sick leave record; formal education;- training and °education through career development; disciplinary record; philosophical agreement with the Town's and department's vision and goals; work ethic; and initiative. Part of the cost of the promotional examination . process is borne by the candidates, as is the case currently under Civil Service. Following the - examination or Assessment Center, the Town may then conduct interviews of all - candidates and may consider the other criteria listed above in making a selection. Promotions may then be handled expeditiously, and there should never be a circumstance where a position is vacant for any :length of time (at considerable expense because the workload will then have to be picked up on overtime). In the past the Town has made a decision not to fill a position because none of the candidates available for selection met the needs of the Town. Discipline: The involvement of Civil Service in the disciplinary process of Police Officers of any rank is seldom used in Reading. Contractually, an Officer who is subject to discipline. and chooses to appeal their discipline has to choose to either utilize the process under Civil Service, or utilize the process under the Collective' Bargaining Agreement — they cannot process an appeal under both. Nobody in the Police Department can remember the last time a disciplinary action on the local level was ;appealed to Civil Service. The 'few times that a disciplinary action has been appealed, it has gone through the grievance and arbitration procedure contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreements. The grievance and 183 `I 'aoinaas IIn1O japun aq }ou ll!m uoglsod sjuea6ias mau aul 'lled jxau uanl6 aq of uogisod eqj jol wexa umol aqj ssed oqm asogj qj!m 6ullool Ienbe ue uo-paiepsuoo aq Il!m juea6jas of uollowojd jol' wexa aolnJes IIn1O (Z60Z jagojoO) juaoai ay} passed pus uaAaj eAeq oqm sJaol}}o asogl }eql paaJ6e seq' unnol aql uea6�as o� uoi�owo�d col wexg aowas IhIO aWl ueNel Allueoai_aney OLIM sJaol}}O 104od aollod o} suaddeq 1 }eqM • aowas J!AlO Aq pajanoo aq ja6uol ou 11!M luee6jes a se aaAoldwe aqj '}uea6jas jo Nuej aql of palowoad si aal(o dwe leul II" `JanannoH -J931:40 I04ed aoliod a se peAoldwa aie Aaql se 6uoi se aolnJaS IIn1O japun ulewai II!M 'ZLOZ 'L AInr 10 se apAoldwe ue AIluenno sI ogm jeogo toiled aopod y aolnJas IInIO Aq paaamo aq Igs IIIM Aeql `�Iuej juenno .nags sulelai aaklduaa jua mo a se 6uol sy Zaowas JIn1O SIA -e -sln s,aaAoldwe }uaiino }o snjels eqj sI JegM • senssl/suollsenO iagjo uorsslWWOO aawas Ilnlo 941 Io, suolslaap tiea}Igae eqj o} loafgns ssal pue lje�olnb `anlsuedxe ssal sI ss000id uoijejjigae Finance Committee Report: No report. Bylaw Committee ,Report: - given by Phil Pacino: The Bylaw Committee reviewed with the both the Police Chief and the Town Manager the reasons for this article. The reasons are presented above. The Bylaw Committee concurs with those reasons and the actions 'resulting from this article. The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this article by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Presentations given by: • Peter Hechenbleikner - See Attached • James Cormier - See Attached • Richard Abate — See Attached •. Chris Picco -See Attached After extensive discussion.a motion was made by Elaine Webb, Precinct 1 to move the question. 2/3 Vote Required 144 Voted in the affirmative 15 Voted in the negative 171 Town Meeting Members in Attendance' Motion to Move Question Carried Main Motion Carried ARTICLE 12 Tom Connery; Precinct 1 moved to see if the Town will vote to accept a gift to establish' the Friends of Reading Football Scholarship Fund to be administered by the Town of Reading Commissioner of Trust Funds in accordance With the wishes of the donors, or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: This article requests that the Town establish the Friends of Reading Football Scholarship Fund to be administered, by the Town of Reading Commissioner of Trust Funds in the initial amount of $5,000.00. Any subsequent gifts to the Friends of Reading. Football Scholarship Fund and interest earned shall be added to the principal of the Fund and distributed equally on an annual basis as outlined below. The Friends of Reading Football is a duly organized 501.c.3 charitable organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue' Service and is designated as a non - profit entity , by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of the Attorney General. Furthermore, the Friends of Reading Football °is in- compliance with the Administrative Services Procedures required by the Reading Superintendent of Schools. The principal balance of the Friends of Reading Football Scholarship shall' :be expended for the purpose of awarding two annual scholarships to Reading Memorial High School'Seniors who have been -members in good standing for at least two years in the football program, one of which must be the applicant's senior year. The first scholarships will be awarded in June of 2012. Two annual awards of $250 each, plus accrued interest, will be granted each year. A roster of at least three, and. not more than five, 'qualified applicants will be nominated by the Reading. Memorial High School varsity football coaching staff. A list of selected nominees will be referred to the Reading Memorial High School Assistant Principals who will make two final, selections from the list of nominees. The criteria for selection of the recipient s of the scholarships shall include the following: 185 1. The students shall be seniors who have been members of the Reading Memorial High School Varsity football program in good standing for: at least two years, of which one year must be the student's senior year; 2. The students shall have a record. of demonstrated leadership and good moral character; 3. The students shall have a record of good academic performance; 4. The student shall submit a written statement to the Head Varsity Coach expressing their interest and eligibility for the scholarship. The scholarship shall be awarded annually during the Reading Memorial High School commencement or awards ceremony. Finance Committee Report: No report. Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Presentation given by: • Tom Connery — See Attached After` discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried On motion by Dan Ensminger, Precinct 7, it was voted that this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM" at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Meeting adjourned at 10:33 PM with 171 Town Meeting Members in attendance. A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemme Town Clerk 186 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 26, 2012 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator; Alan E. Foulds, at 7:36 'PM, there being a quorum present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.r All newly elected and appointed Town Meeting Members were sworn in by the Moderator. ARTICLE 13 Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, and appropriate the sum of: $87,852,933 for the operation of the Town and its Government for Fiscal Year 2013, beginning July.1 2012. Barry Berman of the> Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item B99 (Benefits): $13,329,635 to be provided as follows: Line B99 — $1,000,000 from Free Cash and the balance from property taxes, State aid and non- property tax local receipts. Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item C99 (Capital): $1,937,700 to be provided as follows: Line C99 $250,000 from the -Sale of Real Estate Fund, $368,000 from the Smart Growth 40R Stabilization Fund and the balance from property taxes, State aid and non - property tax local receipts Discussion among Town Meeting Members Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013' Budget as presented for Line Item D99 (Debt): $4,539,575 to be provided as follows: Line D99 - $215,828 from MSBA construction grant and the balance from property taxes, State aid and non- property tax local receipts` Barry Berman of the'Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item E99 (Vocational Education): $325,000 to be provided as follows: Line E99 — from property taxes, State aid and non- property tax local receipts 187 Barry Berman of the Finance Committee' moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item G91 (Town Administration Wages): $217,279 and Line Item G92 (Town Administration Expenses): $491,350 to be provided as follows: Lines G91 and G92 — from property taxes, State aid and non- property tax local receipts Barry Berman of the Finance Qommittee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item H91 (Accounting Wages): $159,709 and Line Item H92 (Accounting Expenses): $1,100 to be provided as follows Lines H91 and H92 from property taxes, State aid and non.- :property tax local receipts Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item 191 (Finance Wages): $1,108,433 and Line Item 192 (Finance, Expenses): $511,350 to be provided as follows: Lines 191 and 192 — from property taxes, State aid and non - property tax local receipts Barry ; Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed .FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item J92 (FINCOM Reserve Fund): $150,000 to be provided as follows: Line J92 — from property taxes, State aid and non- property tax local receipts Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budgeters presented for Line Item K91 (Community' Services Wages): $729,282 and Line Item K92-.(Community Services Expenses): $415;050 to be provided as follows; Lanes K91 and K92 from property taxes, State aid and non- property tax local receipts Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented; for Line Item L91 (Library Wages): $1,007,579 and Line Item L92 (Library Expenses): $283,000 to be provided as follows: 188 Lines L91 and L92 from property taxes, State aid and non - property tax local receipts Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY .2013 Budget as presented for Line Item M91 (Public Works Wages):; $2,348,947 and Line item M92 (Public Works Expenses): $805,400 to be provided as follows: " Line M91 — $100,000 from the Reading Ice Arena to support Recreation wages; Line M92 — $25,000 from the Sale of Cemetery lots to support Cemetery expenses; and the balance of Lines M91 and M92 from property taxes, State aid and non- property tax local receipts Discussion among Town Meeting Members Barry ,Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item M93 (Public Works - Snow & Ice Expenses): $600,000; Line Item M94_(Publ'ic Works — Street Lighting Expenses): $200,000 and Line Item M95 (Public Works - Rubbish Collection & Disposal Expenses): $1,600,000 to be provided as follows: Lines M93, M94 and M95 - from ,property taxes, State aid and non - property tax local receipts Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the-proposed FY.` 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item N91 (Public Safety Wages): $8,092,552 and Line Item N92 (Public Safety Expenses): $377,925 to be provided as follows: Lines N91 and N92 - from property taxes,. State aid and non - property tax local receipts Discussion among Town Meeting Members Bill Brown, Precinct 8 made a motion to change $8,092,552 to $8,024,202 lowering by $68,350 Motion to Amend Does Not Carry Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item U99 (School Department): $37,053,287 to be provided as follows: Line U99 — from property taxes, State aid ,and non- property tax local receipts Discussion among"Town Meeting Members 189° Jack Downing, Precinct 7 made a motion to change $37,053,287 to $37,003,287 lowering by $50,000 Motion to Amend Does Not Carry Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item V99 (Town Facilities): $704,166 to be provided as follows: Line V99 — from property taxes, State aid and non - property tax local. receipts Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item W99 (Water Enterprise Fund): $5,067;954 to be provided as follows: Lines W99 — $150,000 from Water Reserves and the balance from user fees and other charges Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item X99 (Sewer Enterprise Fund): $5,508,348 to be provided as follows :' Line X99 — $150,000 from Sewer Reserves and the balance from user fees and other charges Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget as presented for Line Item Y99 (Storm Water Enterprise Fund): $388,312 to be provided as follows: Line Y99 - $25,000` from-Storm Water, Reserves and the balance from user fees and other charges Barry Berman of the Finance Committee moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY 2013 Budget, exclusive of State and county assessments: $87,852,933 (proposed) • Representing the total of all motions made underARTICLE 13 as amended • Funds are to be provided as set forth in said motions as amended Finance Committee Report: given by Barry Berman of the Finance Committee budget votes for each line item from their meeting on March 28, 2012 are shown in the budget section. All lines were approved by a vote of 7 -0 -0. On April 11., 2012 FINCOM voted -a revised figure for the Water budget by a vote Of 5-0-b. Bvlaw Committee Report: No report. 190 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING'; Reading Memorial High School April 30,, 2012 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7 :36 PM, there being.a quorum present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All newly elected and appointed Town Meeting Members were sworn in by the Moderator. Motion made by Erin Calvo -Bacci to take Article 21 out of order Motion to .move out of order Carried ARTICLE 21 Erin' Calvo =Bacci moved to Indefinitely Postpone Article 21 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Carried ARTICLE 14 James Bonazoli; Board of Selectmen moved to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing, whether in anticipation of reimbursement from the State under Chapter 44, Section 6, Massachusetts General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority or from the tax levy; or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for highway projects in _accordance with Chapter 90, Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: The purpose of.this Article is to make Chapter 90 funds for road improvements available to the Town for expenditure. The Article authorizes expenditures upon receipt of the grant. The FY 2013 Chapter 90 allocation is anticipated to be $603,012, ,slightly more than the $597,663 for FY 2012. At the time of printing of this warrant, the state was just beginning to approve a multi -year Chapter 90 bond authorization, and the total state -wide FY 2013 appropriation in the proposed bond bill is expected to be $200 million, the same as for FY 2012. Finance Committee Report - given by Mark Dockser: At its March 28, 2012 meeting, the Finance Committee -voted to recommend the subject matter of Article 14 by a vote of 7 -0 -0. We vote at town meeting each year to approve the acceptance and use of these funds for road improvements from the State, the only issue being the precise sum of money available from the state. Though the final allocation for FY13 for Reading was not known as of this vote, . barring any new or different contingencies placed by the State on the funds, the committee believes that that the town should accept whatever level of funding, is offered. On April 11, 2,012 the Finance Committee voted 5 -0 -0 to recommend the House budget figure of $603,012. Bylaw Committee Report: No report. Presentationtgiven by: • George Zambouras See Attached After discussion among Town Meeting Members Motion Carried ARTICLE <15 Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen moved to Indefinitely Postpone Article 15; Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Carried 192 ARTICLE 16 John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to see if' the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant an easement to Northern Bank and Trust for placement of an ATM machine in the .Town -owned parking area between Woburn Street and Haven Street in accordance with a plan titled "ATM Kiosk Easement Exhibit Plan ", dated Feb, 24, 2012 prepared' by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; and, further, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire an easement for driveway purposes between Haven Street and the parking area from Northern Bank and Trust in accordance with a plan titled "Access Easement Exhibit Plan", dated Feb, 24, 2012 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; or take any other action related thereto. Background: The CPDC is considering site plan approval for the renovations to the MF Charles building. At its meeting on April 2 2012 the CPDC approved the site plan, leaving 2 options. for the ATM kiosk depending upon Town Meetingaction on this article. The project to redevelop this property has been long awaited since the building was sold about five years ago. One of the opportunities which presents itself is the establishment of two way vehicular access from ' Haven Street, an improvement to the circulation to the municipal parking lot which has been envisioned in the Master Plan and parking studies for a number of years. This is a unique one time opportunity to establish that access as part of the planning approval for his project. The renovation of the MF Charles building will include a new bank - the owner of the building also owns Northern Bank and Trust. In lieu of the drive through window that has existed along the driveway on the side of the MF Charles building for years, the-,,owner is willing to give- the Town an easement over the entire 24 foot driveway, and in exchange the bank would receive an access easement over the municipal parking lot and for the ATM kiosk. The plan below shows both easements. This can be accomplished with no loss of parking, and with full use of the municipal parking lot (the bank drive -up kiosk has a "bypass" lane for through traffic). An added benefit to the project will be site lighting and some much needed landscaping within the municipal lot. 193 instruments to be in such form and upon such terms as the Selectmen may deem proper; and, further, that the Town authorize the Selectmen and Conservation Commission to petition the General Court to adopt such legislation as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this vote, or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: Over the past several years the Town has continuously °made strides to upgrade and rehabilitate the Town's water distribution system as recommended in the 2001 'study, performed' by Weston and Sampson Engineering. These upgrades help to address poor fire flows, water quality and pressure loss due to undersized or deteriorated mains. In the study the Libby Avenue area was found to have deficient fire flows, providing only 20% of the recommend fire flows. The installation of a new water main connecting the end' of Ivy Street to Belmont Street will eliminate a major dead end in the water distribution system; and improve fire flows and water quality to the area. The proposed 8" water main looping Ivy Street to Belmont Street will be cement lined ductile iron pipe approximately 850 feet in length. Approximately 700 feet of the proposed water main will be installed through Town property paralleling the current sewer main which was installed in 1976. The property through which the easement is needed consists of 2 parcels that were taken by the Town for conservation purposes in 1972 and 1974. During a'deed research of the Town owned land it was determined that no rights have been reserved for a utility easement. The - purpose of this article is to authorize the Selectmen to create a thirty° (30) foot wide utility easement to permit the proper installation, maintenance and repair of the Town's utilities over conservation controlled Town owned land. The Article will further: authorize the Town to request the General Court to adopt legislation as may be necessary to carry out the authorization of the easement. Motion Carried ARTICLE 18 Motion made by John Lippitt, Precinct 7 to see if the Town will adopt the following resolution: We, the voters at the 2012 Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Reading, affirm our belief that the First Amendment to, the United States Constitution was designed to protect the free speech rights of people, not corporations_ The United States , Supreme Court's 2010 decision in Citizens United v: Federal Election Commission overturned longstanding precedent prohibiting corporations and unions from spending their general treasury funds in public elections. We believe that the ruling created a serious and direct threat to our democracy and the conduct of free and fair elections, by permitting corporations and others to`:drown out the voices of ordinary persons. Already we have seen our political process flooded with newly, unleashed corporate and other money, resulting in historically unprecedented campaign expenditures. The people of the United States have previously used the Constitutional Amendment process to correct decisions of the United States Supreme Court that invade_ or invalidate democratic institutions, including elections. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE VOTERS AT THE 2012 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF READING, CALL UPON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS AND SEND TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION` A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT . TO RESTORE THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND FAIR - ELECTIONS TO THE PEOPLE, AND FURTHER, WE CALL UPON THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT TO PASS ONE OR MORE RESOLUTIONS ASKING FOR THOSE ACTIONS. The Town Clerk of the Town of Reading shall •send a copy of this resolution to the state and federal representatives and senators serving the Town of Reading, and to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the President of the United States, and take any other appropriate action relative thereto: Or take any other action with respect thereto ` Background: A little more than two years ago, the U.S.; Supreme Court made a precedent- breaking decision. In a five -to -four vote on a case called Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (Citizens United for short), the court ruled that corporations and unions have the same rights to freedom of speech as U.S. citizens under the Bill of Rights. The court expanded on previous rulings that said that spending money to deliver a' political message counts as speech. It held, for the first time, that corporations have the right to spend unlimited corporate funds to support or oppose candidates for elected office. This overturned the 1907 law banning corporate contributions signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who said, "All contributions by corporations to any political committee ;or for any political purpose should be forbidden by law." WHAT DOES THIS TOWN MEETING RESOLUTION DO? The resolution presented here to Town Meeting states that: Free speech rights belong to people not corporations or other organizations, and • Unlimited spending by corporations and others in our elections presents a real danger to our I democracy because corporations and others with wealth can drown out the voices and interests I of all of us ordinary citizens. This resolution calls: I i 196 • On Congress to pass an amendment to our Constitution to clearly establish that money is not the same as - speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are entitled to constitutional rights such as free speech, and • On our, State Legislature to pass a resolution - supporting a Constitutional amendment. Such a resolution, Senate Bill 772, is being considered by the Legislature. It had a hearing on February 28'" and a committee vote is expected to have occurred by March 21. WHO ELSE SUPPORTS OVERTURNING CITIZENS UNITED? Fifteen cities or towns in Massachusetts, including Boston; and hundreds of communities across the United States have passed similar resolutions calling for a Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, including Los Angeles, New York, and the 55 VT towns that passed resolutions on March 6. At least two state legislatures (HI & NM) have passed such resolutions and a number of state legislatures are considering them. Citizens all. across the country have concluded that unlimited campaign spending by corporations and wealthy individuals means that our elections will not be a fair fight. Democracy's foundation, government of, by; and for the People, is undermined by the influence of money ' on elections and government decision- making. If, as Citizens United asserts, money equals speech, then those with more money have louder voices and those with no money have no voice. This flies in the face of the principles of our democracy and the Constitution that our founders wrote. Over 200 groups have formed a loose coalition working to overturn Citizens United, including Move to Amend, Common Cause, the 'National Lawyers Guild, the Unitarian Universalist Association, and Veterans for Peace. The Montana Supreme Court upheld the state's 1912 law limiting corporate spending in campaigns, despite a lower court ruling that Citizens United had invalidated the law in question. The 2nd U:S. Circuit Court of Appeals similarly upheld a New York City law` that _places limits on political contributions. WHY IS OVERTURNING THE CITIZENS UNITED DECISION SO IMPORTANT? With the 2012 election season underway, the consequences of the Citizens United decision are becoming clearer by the day. Some wealthy individuals and corporations are already contributing millions of dollars to Super PACs, which have already spent over $40 million' in the Republican presidential primaries. The amount spent to date is a drop in the bucket compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars that these Super PACs have stated they will raise and spend during the entire 2012 election period. The unleashing of corporate funds has dramatically expanded possible election spending and, therefore, concerns that elected officials will be more responsive to contributors and their, money I than to constituents. The Open Secrets :project at the Center for Responsive Politics calculated that even before Citizens United roughly 72%.($3.'4 billion) of all campaign contributions in 2007 -2010 came from the business sector (individuals and organizations), with labor:_contributing 4% ($172 million), ideological groups 7% ($308 million), and others 17%. Now we can expect even greater business sector dominance. Finance Committee Report: No report. Bylaw Committee' Report: No report. Presentation given by: • John Lippitt — See Attached After extensive discussion a motion was made by Elaine Webb, Precinct 1 to move the question. 213 Vote Required 130 Voted in the affirmative 18 Voted in the negative 161 Town Meeting Members in Attendance 197 Motion to Move Question Carried Fred Van Magness, Precinct 8 moved to;Indefinitely Postpone Article 18 2/3 Vote required Declared Unanimous by Moderator 181 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Question of count made by Thomas Ryan, .Precinct 1 2/3 Counted Vote 101 Voted in the affirmative 41 Voted in the negative 161 Town Meeting Members in Attendance: Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Article 18 Does Not Carry Main Motion Carried ARTICLE 19 Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to approve an Affordable Housing. Trust Fund Allocation Plan pursuant to Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 entitled "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO'ESTABLISH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND ", or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: The purpose of this Article is to approve an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan approved by the Board of Selectmen. Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 authorized the Town of Reading to establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). • "The- Town of Reading may establish `a separate fund to be known as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the purpose of creating or preserving affordable housing ... for the purpose of creating, maintaining or operating affordable housing." • The AHTF may "develop: new or rehabilitate existing dwelling units for purchase or rental by low and moderate income housing purchasers or tenants;" • "Expenditures shall follow an allocation -plan submitted by the Board of Selectmen annually to Town Meeting at the Annual Town Meeting, and approved by Town Meeting. • "all expenditures from the fund, shall be in accordance with the allocation plan and approved . by a majority vote of the full combined memberships of the Board of Selectmen and the Reading Housing Authority." The purpose of the Affordable Housing Allocation Plan is to provide a framework for the Town to expend funds on affordable housing. The current balance is $259,077. Funds have been accumulated over the years as funds were secured for the Jourpose.by the-CPDC, and funds deposited in one instance when an existing affordable unit was no longer able to be kept affordable after efforts were made to do so. There are no Town tax generated funds in the AHTF.' The only expenditure to date from the AHTF is an amount of $200,000 for Oaktree development to provide an additional 3 affordable housing units. That sum is in escrow and by the fall of 2012 the Town will know whether any or all of it has been utilized. Pending that information, the Board of SelectmenL has indicated that it may ask to transfer funds from the 40R payments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund next fall. Under Article 6 of this Annual Town Meeting, approval was received for hiring a consultant to update' the Town's Housing Plan, including the 5 year. "Housing Production' Plan ". This effort is important as a 198 defense against unfriendly 40B developments in the community, and requires the Town to develop a phased plan to produce housing to reach the 10 % threshold as required by the 40B statute. As part of these planning efforts, the Town will evaluate how the AHTF can best be used to support the "Planned Production" goals of the Housing Plan, and it is expected that at the 2013 Annual Town Meeting the Affordable Housing Allocation Plan will be fleshed out in better detail, although it is important that the plan remain as flexible as possible to enable the Town to respond to opportunities as they arise. An additional initiative that is being considered is to join a regional consortium which would assist the member communities in monitoring and administering the Town's responsibilities for the various affordable housing developments that exist and will be developed in the future, to maintain the affordable units that the Town has worked :so hard to create. This would be a potential use of the "Administrative" monies designated by the Affordable Housing Allocation Plan. At its meeting on March 27, 2012, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the following as the FY 2013 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan: Finance Committee Report - given by. Mark Dockser. At its March 14, 2012 meeting, the Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject .matter of Article 1 19 4by a vote of 7 -0. The allocation plan though sparse in detail will be more fully developed in the upcoming fiscal year.:with the assistance of a consultant hired by the Board 'of Selectmen and the Reading Housing Authority to develop a more complete Housing Plan for the town. We believe that in order to - support the goals of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the allocation plan must'be flexible and allow for entering into agreements during the upcoming fiscal year as opportunities arise. We believe that the provisions of the AHTF provide a fiscally responsible mechanism for approving' the use of funds, with a majority vote of the combined memberships of the Board of Selectmen and Reading Housing Authority required for all expenditures. By1aw Committee'Report: No report. Motion Carried ARTICLE 20 John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to add section 5.4 to the Town of Reading General Bylaw as follows Steve Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense with the reading of the motion .199 Motion to Dispense Carried 5.4 Criminal History Check Authorization 5.4.1; Fingerprint Based Criminal History checks The Police Department shall, as authorized by,: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6, ,, Section 172 B 1/2 conduct State and Federal Fingerprint Based Criminal History checks for individuals applying for the following licenses: • Hawking and 7Peddling or. other Door -to- Door Salespeople, (Police Chief) • Manager of Alcoholic Beverage License (Board of Selectmen) • Owner or Operator of Public Conveyance (Board of Selectmen) •�.: Dealer of Second -hand Articles, (Board of Selectmen) • Hackney Drivers, (Board of Selectmen) • Ice Cream Truck Vendors (Board of Health) 5.4.1.1 Notification' At the time of fingerprinting, the Police Department shall notify the individual fingerprinted that the fingerprints will be used to check the individual's criminal- history records. The Police Chief shall periodically check with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security ( "EOPSS ") which has issued an Informational Bulletin which explains the requirements for town by -laws and the procedures for obtaining' criminal history information, to see if there have been any updates to be sure the Town remains in compliance. 5.4.1.2 State and national criminal records background' checks Upon receipt of the fingerprints and the appropriate fee, the Police Department shall transmit the fingerprints it has obtained 'pursuant to this by -law to the Identification Section of the Massachusetts State Police; the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS), and /or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the successors of such agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of conducting fingerprint -based state and national criminal records background checks of license applicants specified in this by -law. 5.4.1.3 Authorization to conduct. fingerprint -based state and national criminal record background checks The Town authorizes the Massachusetts,.State Police, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Systems (DCJIS), and the federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and their successors, as may be applicable, to conduct fingerprint -based state and national criminal record background checks, including of FBI records, consistent with this by -law. The Town authorizes the Police Department to receive and utilize State and FBI records in connection with such background checks, consistent with this by -law. The iState and FBI criminal history will not be disseminated to unauthorized entities. Upon receipt of a report from the FBI or other appropriate criminal justice' agency, a record subject may request and receive a copy of his /her criminal fiistory record from the Police Department> Should the record subject seek to amend or correct his /her, record, he /she must take appropriate action to correct said record, which action currently includes contacting the Massachusetts Department, of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) for a. state record or the FBI for records from other jurisdictions maintained in its file. An applicant that wants to challenge the accuracy or completeness of the record shall be advised that the procedures to change, correct, or update the record are set forth in Title 28 CFR.16.34. The Police Department shall not utilize and /or transmit the results of the fingerprint - based criminal record background check to any licensing authority:pursuant to this by -law until;it has taken 'the steps detailed in this paragraph. 5.4.1.4 Municipal officials should not deny an applicant the license based on information in the record until the applicant has been afforded a reasonable time to correct or complete the information, or has declined to do so The Police Department shall communicate the ''results of fingerprint -based criminal record background checks to the appropriate governmental licensing authority within the Town as listed. The Police Department shall indicate whether the .applicant has been convicted of, or is awaiting final adjudication for, a crime that bears upon 200 his or her suitability or any felony or misdemeanor that involved force or threat of force, controlled substances or a sex- related offense. 5.4.1.5 Regulations The Board of Selectmen, is authorized to promulgate regulations for the implementation of the proposed by -law, but in doing so it is recommended that they consult with the Chief of Police, Town Counsel and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (or its successor agency) to ensure that such regulations are consistent with the statute, the FBI's requirements for access to the national database, and other applicable state laws.' 5.4.2`- Use of Criminal Record by Licensinq Authorities Licensing authorities of the Town shall utilize "the results of fingerprint -based criminal record background checks for the sole purpose of determining the suitability of the subjects of the checks in connection with the license applications specified in this by -law. A Town licensing authority may deny an application for a license on the basis" of the results of a fingerprint -based criminal record background check if it determines that the results of the check render the subject unsuitable for the proposed occupational activity. The licensing authority shall consider all applicable laws, regulations and Town policies bearing on an applicant's suitability in making this determination. - The Town or any of its officers, departments, boards, committees or other licensing authorities is hereby authorized to deny any application for, including renewals and transfers thereof, for any person who is determined unfit for the license, as determined by the, licensing authority, due to information obtained pursuant to this by -law. 5.4.3 , Fees the fee charged by the Police Department for the purpose of conducting fingerprint - based criminal record background checks shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen and shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100). The Town Treasurer shall periodically consult with Town Counsel and the Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services regarding the proper municipal accounting of those fees. A portion of the fee, as specified in Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 6, Section 1728 1/2, shall be deposited into the Firearms Fingerprint Identity Verification Trust Fund, and the remainder of the'fee'may ibel retained by the Town for costs associated'with the administration of the fingerprinting system. 5.4.4 Effective Date This by-lawl shall take effect May 4, 2012, so long as the requirements if G. L. c. 40`sec. 32 are satisfied. or take any other action with respect thereto Background: In 2010 the Massachusetts Legislature incorporated language within the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Reform Law that adds Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 6, Section 172 % which becomes effective May. 4, 2012. This new section allows municipal officials to enact by -laws that require' fingerprint- based state and national criminal history checks of applicants for licenses in specified occupations. Currently the Police Department is 'unable to conduct fingerprint -based record checks and cannot use the multi -state criminal offender check system on vendors who often travel door to door within our community. Many of these` transient vendors are from out -of -state and a local Massachusetts record check fails to reveal any previous criminal history, while the subject may have extensive violent out -of -state criminal history. The passing of this by -law is the first step in a,multi -step process. The ;bylaw will need to be reviewed by the Attorney General's Office, the Massachusetts State Police State ID Section and the MA Department of Criminal Justice .Information Services (DCJIS). Following their reviews, the bylaw will then be reviewed by the FBI Access, Integrity'Unit. Finally, the Board of Selectmen is authorized by the Bylaw, to develop regulations to implement it, and the" Board must consult with the Chief of Police, "Town Counsel and the Massachusetts Executive Office' of Public Safety and Security on these regulations. 201 There are clear guidelines within the Bylaw as to how the fingerprint based checks are to be used as well as an appeal process for the applicant to correct or'complete information` on the record check. The record check also cannot be disseminated to anyone who is not authorized to receive it. The Massachusetts Police Chief's Association General Counsel, worked with the Attorney General's Office, in consultation with the staff of the EOPSS /CHSB (DCJIS) and FBI, to reach a consensus .on the wording of the sample by-law that `a community might adopt that would meet with everyone's approval. The following is an Informational Bulletin from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Safety on this matter: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS' EXECUTIVE "OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY: Department of Criminal: Justice Information Services 200 ARLINGTON'' STREET, SUITE 2200 CHELSEA, MASSACHUSETTS 02150 VWVW.MASS.GOV /CHSB THE COMMONWEALTH'S PROVIDER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION •� SERVICES " TEL: 617- 660 -4600 • TTY: 617- 660 -4606 • FAX: 617- 660 -4613 Deval L. Patrick Governor Mary Elizabeth Heffernan Secretary of Public Safety and Security Timothy P. Murray Lieutenant Governor James F. Slater, III Acting Commissioner Informational Bulletin Civil Fingerprinting — Chapter 256 of the Acts of 2010 Effective May 4, 2012 What is the new law that permits. municipal officials to conduct fingerprint based state and national criminal history records checks on license applicants? On August 6, 2010,,the Governor signed into law Chapter 256 of the Acts of 2010, "An Act Reforming the Administrative Procedures Relative to Criminal Offender Record Information and Pre- and Post- Trial Supervised Release:" Section 23 of this new law, which takes effect on May 4, 2012, adds c. 6, §172B to the Massachusetts General Laws and creates an umbrella statute under which municipal officials may enact ordinances to require state and national criminal history record checks. of. Applicants for licenses in specified occupations. This new section provides: Municipalities may, by local ordinance, require applicants for licenses in specified occupations to submit a - full set of, fingerprints for -the purpose of conducting a state and national criminal" history records check pursuant to sections 168 and 172 and 28 U.S.C. §534. Fingerprint submissions may be;submitted by he licensing authority, to the identification unit within the department of state police through the criminal "history systems board, or its successor, for a state criminal records check and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal records check. Municipalities May, by local ordinance, establish the appropriate fee charged to applicants for administering a fingerprinting system. For the purposes of section 2LLL of chapter 29, $30 of the fee shall be deposited into the Firearms Fingerprint Identity Verification Trust Fund land the remainder of the fee may be retained by the licensing authority for costs associated with the administration of the system.1 1 While Chapter 256 of the Acts of 2010 refers only to "ordinances," the Massachusetts General Laws define ° "ordinance" as a term synonymous with "bylaw." G.L. c. 4, §7, cl. Twenty second. Thus, for the purposes of M.G.L. c. 6, §172$ %, both, cities and towns may avail themselves of these statutory provisions to establish a state and nation. , criminal history records check for civil fingerprinting for designated municipal licenses. 202 What are the requirements fora municipal ordinance that authorizes fingerprint based state and national criminal history records checks on municipal license applicants? The FBI will not permit municipalities access to the national criminal history records database unless the municipality has an ordinance or by -law that meets the following requirements; • The ordinance must reference the authorizing statute, Mass. Gen. Laws c. 6 § 1726'/. • The ordinance must require fingerprinting of a licensing applicant. • The .ordinance must authorize the use of FBI records to conduct state and national criminal history records checks.. • The ordinance must identify specific categories of licensing applicants to be screened and may not be overly broad in its scope. . -- The - ordinance , must clearly state that FBI criminal history not be disseminated' to -- unauthorized entities. Once the FBI AIU has approved ,a, municipal ordinance, how, does a municipality conduct fingerprint based state and national criminal history records checks on license applicants? . • The ordinance must be forwarded to the State Identification Section of the Massachusetts State` Police (SIS) and copied to the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice. Information Services Office of the General Counsel (DCJIS OGC). SIS will submit the ordinance for approval by the FBI Access Integrity Unit (AIU). Once approved, the FBI will add the ordinance o the FBI Massachusetts Approved Statute List. SIS will also maintain' a Massachusetts Approved Ordinance List. • Once the municipal ordinance has been approved by the FBI AIU; the municipality must contact both the SIS a nd DCJIS 'OGC to establish the business processes required for the implementation of a state and national criminal records check system, including the assignment of an Originating Agency.' Identifier, (ORI). Contact information for both agencies appears below. • Once these business processes have been established, a licensing applicant, may be fingerprinted at the police department . of the municipality in 'which he or she is seeking a municipal license. • The police department will forward the, applicant's fingerprints either electronically or manually to the SIS which will submit them to the FBI. All fingerprint submissions must contain the ordinance number or correct city -code citation in the "Reason Fingerprinted" block of the "fingerprint submission form. • The results of the state and national criminal history records will be returned directly to the 'live scan fingerprint device of ' the submitting, department and /or a designated secure website managed by DCJIS. • It is the responsibility of the submitting department to review the results of the criminal history check and determine suitability of the license applicant. For results that are returned without a disposition to a charge, the submitting department is responsible for gathering the missing disposition(s). The CJIS may be used to contact out -of -state agencies using the International Justice and Public Safety (Nlets) message keys. Once the municipal licensing authorities receive the state and national criminal history records check results, what are their responsibilities? • ` Any non -law enforcement municipal employee who as a result of this, process receives and reviews, or maintains state and national criminal history records check results must first complete DCJIS's information security/identification verification training, as well as DCJIS CORI training. • 'Municipal .officials responsible for determining suitability for licensing must provide the applicant with the opportunity to challenge the accuracy or completeness of the FBI criminal history. • Municipal officials :should not deny an. applicant the license based on information in the record' until the applicant has been afforded a reasonable time to correct or complete the information, or has declined to do so. 203 • If the applicant wants to challenge the accuracy or completeness of the record, municipal officials must advise the applicant that the procedures to change, correct, or update the record are set forth in Title 28 CFR_16.34. How much will obtaining a fingerprint based state and national criminal history records check cost? • Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, §17213%, each municipality can set its own state and national criminal records check fee structure by ordinance. The new law. requires that municipalities deposit $30.00 of this fee into the Commonwealth's Firearms Fingerprint Identity; Verification Trust Fund. DCJIS and the SIS will establish a payment system through which police departments make these deposits. Municipal licensing authorities may keep the remainder of the fees for costs associated with the administration of its state and national criminal history records check system. What other requirements for conducting ,fingerprint based state and national criminal history records check do municipalities need to know about? • The state and national criminal history check results may only be used for the purpose requested, that is, screening for specific licenses. • A state and national criminal history records background check for civil licensing purposes may only, be conducted based on a fingerprint check as authorized by a municipal ordinance and may not be conducted based on name and date of birth. • A federal background check may not be conducted for municipal employment applicants unless such employment involves position requiring a license issued by the municipality. • All municipal entities that conduct fingerprint based state and national criminal history checks will be subject to audit by the DCJIS. • Each municipal entity will be required to develop and maintain written policies and procedures for its fingerprint based national criminal history records check system. Once an ordinance for civil fingerprinting has passed, who should a municipality contact? Once a municipality. passes a civil fingerprinting ordinance, it should contact the following; Commanding Officer - Massachusetts State Police State Identification Section 59 Horse Pond Rd. Sudbury, Ma 01776. (508) 358 -3170 Additionally, a copy of the ordinance or by law must be sent to the DCJIS OGC by email at ddisprintsCaD-state.ma.us. The State Identification Section will respond with detailed instructions and the next steps required for implementing a state and nation criminal history record check system.2 2 Please note, all proposed by -laws or ordinances must still be approved by the Massachusetts Attorney, General's Office Municipal Law Division. NOTE: Municipalities are not allowed to submit any state or-national fingerprint checks until authorized by the DCJIS and the SIS. The DCJIS and the SIS will publish guidelines and detailed processes prior to commencement of this program. Federal law prohibits police departments from conducting name an6date of birth national criminal history records check for.non- criminal justice purposes (i.e., licensing). Finance Committee Report: No report: 204 Bylaw Committee Report - given by Phil Pacino: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Presentation given by: • James Cormier See Attached David Talbot, Precinct 5 moved to amend $ 100 maximum to $ 50 Motion to Amend Does Not Carry After extensive discussion,.a motion was made by a Town Meeting Member to move the question. 2/3 Vote .Required 125 Voted in the affirmative 10 Voted in the negative 161 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion to Move Question Carried Main Motion Carried as Presented On motion by Ronald O'Keefe Jr, Precinct 1, it was voted that this Annual Town Meeting stand ;adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Meeting adjourned at 11:09 PM with 161 Town Meeting Members in attendance. Counted Vote 75 Voted in the affirmative 63 Voted in the negative 161 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemme Town Clerk 205 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School May 3, 2012 The meeting was called to order by the- Moderator, Alan E Foulds, at 7:39 PM, there being a quorum present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ARTICLE 22 Presented in two. motions: Motion A Ben Tafoya, 'Board of Selectmen moved :that -the, Town vote to - authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Great and General Court for a Special Act which will amend sections of Article 2 of the Reading Home Rule Charter as follows (note - GFOSS thMUgh represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language): ` John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to Dispense of the Reading Motion for Dispense Carried Amend the first paragraph of Section 2- 1'Combosition to read as follows: The `legislative body of the Town shall be a representative Town Meeting consisting of one hundred ninety t we (1924 forty four (144) members from :eight (8) precincts who shall be .:elected to � meet, deliberate, act and -vote in the exercise of the corporate powers of the Town. Each ;precinct shall'' be equally represented in Town Meetings by members so elected that the term of office of one -third of the members shall expire each year. Any increase or reduction in the number` of members of Town Meeting shall be phased in equally over a three year period Amend the first three paragraphs of Section 2- 3:.Town Meeting Membership to read as follows: The registered voters in every precinct shall elect Town Meeting ' Members in accordance with all applicable election laws. Whenever any precincts are revised, the registered voters shall elect *W° u (24) eighteen (18) Town Meeting Members to represent the precinct. Terms of office shall be determined by the number of votes received. The eight -(8) six (6) candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall serve for three (3) years, the eight (8) six (6) receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve for two (2) years, and the ,next eight (8) six (6) candidates receiving the next highest number, of votes shall serve for one (1) year from the day of election. In the event of'a tie,;ballot position shall determine the order of finish. At each Annual Election thereafter, the registered' voters in each precinct shall elect eigbi;-(8) six (6) Town Meeting Members to represent the precinct, and -shall also elect Town Meeting Members to fill any vacant terms. After the revision of precincts, the term of office of all Town Meeting Members from the revised precincts shall cease upon the election of their successors - After each election of Town Meeting Members, the Town Clerk shall "notify each Town Meeting Member of his election by mail. and, further, that the Town authorize. the Board of Selectmen to allow, the General Court to make substantive changes to the legislation, if necessary, without the need for another Town- Meeting vote, in order'to accomplish the purposes of the vote under this Article. Motion B James Bonazoli, Board of Selectmen moved that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Great and General Court for a Special Act which will amend sections of Article 2 of the 206 Reading Horne Rule Charter as follows (note' - ^FOSS thmug4 represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language): Ben Tofoya, Board of Selectmen moved to Dispense of the Reading Motion to Dispense Carried Amend the last paragraph of Section 2 -3: Town Meeting Membership to read as follows: To be qualified for election on a write -in vote for a vacant Town Meeting position, the write -in candidate must receive at least ten (10) write -in votes. In the event of a tie write -in vote for a vacant Town Meeting position, the position shall be filled by a vote of the remaining Town Meeting Members of the precinct, from the write -in candidates whose write -in votes were tied with at least ten (10) write -in votes. The Town Clerk shall give notice of the tie vote to the remaining Town Meeting Members of the precinct. The Town Clerk shall set a time and place `'for a precinct meeting for the purpose of filling the vacancy. The Town Clerk` shall give notice of -the meeting, to precinct Town Meeting Members at least seven (7) days in advance and shall publish legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in, the community. A vacant position filled in this manner shall be filled for the entire remainder of the term. and, further, that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to allow the General Court to make substantive. changes to the legislation, if necessary, without the need for another Town Meeting vote, in order to accomplish' -the purposes of the vote under this Article. Or take any other action with respect thereto Background: Article 22, if approved by Town Meeting, the ,State legislature, and the voters of the Town, would make two changes to the Reading Home` Rule Charter: • The number of members of Town Meeting would be reduced from the current 192 members (24 per precinct; times '8 precincts) to 144 members (18 per precinct times 8,precincts); and • To be elected by a write -in vote, a Town Meeting member would need to receive not less than. 10 votes. Due to re- precincting as a result of the. 2010 Federal census, all Town Meeting members were required to run for re- election in. March 2012. Candidates took out nomination papers for only 70% of the available seats on Town Meeting. This means that.-30% of the Town Meeting seats were filled by either write =in votes, or votes of the remainder of the members of the respective precincts: In the,election that took place on March 6, 2012, 43 members were elected with fewer than 10 write in votes, or over 22% of the seats. Only 8 Town Meeting members were elected with more than 10 write in votes. Looking at the past 5 years (not including 2012) as a sample, there was no time when there were as many people running for Town Meeting seats as there were available seats. The 5 year average was 82 %, and the range was from a low of 66% in 2008, to a high of 92% in 2007. Additionally, an average of 19% of the Town Meeting seats over the 5-year period was filled by 10 or fewer write -in votes. The number 10 is significant because it takes 10 signatures on nomination paper to get on the ballot for a Town Meeting seat. Number of Names on Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Ballot 134 52 63 56 47 60 55:6 86.88% Write -In Elected with 10 or less Votes 0 13 11 6- 23 8 12.2 19.06% Write -In Elected with 11 or more Votes 0 1 1 1 3 0 1.2 ° 1.88 %' Number Appointed by Precinct 0 3 4 8 4 0 3.8 5.94% TMM vacancies end of year 0 8 3 1 3 0 3 TMM removed due to attendance 0, 51 4 1'0' 3 4.6 % of seats with, candidates on the ballot 69.8% 76.5 90% 86.2 % 66.2% 92.3% 82% It is clear then, that not even counting 'for competition for Town Meeting seats, there are not enough residents of the community interested in being Town Meeting members to sustain a Town Meeting of 192 members. When the 'Board of Selectmen discussed this potential Charter Amendment to reduce the size of Town Meeting because of a lack of candidates on the ballot over the past 5 years, the Board asked what the experience was in 2002, the last time that all 24 positions per precinct were on the ballot, due to "re- precincting ". The following table shows the number of candidates that had taken out papers in 2002, per precinct, and in every precinct there were at least enough candidates running for Town Meeting seats to fill all positions from the printed ballot, and in half the precincts _there were contested races. This clearly shows a change since 10 years ago in interest in running for Town Meeting: Over the history of the Representative Town Meeting in Reading (adopted in 1943) adjustments in the number of Town Meeting positions have .been made from time to time. The process of making these Charter changes would be: • Approval at Town; Meeting — April 2012 • Filing :of a "Special Act" with the State legislature (our State Reps and Senator have agreed` to sponsor this and have in fact prepared draft legislation) — May 2012 Passage of the Special Act, signed by the Governor - Summer /Fall' 2012 • Approval of the Charter amendment by ;Reading's voters — November 2012 or April 2013 Finance Committee Report: No report. Bylaw Committee Report: - given by - Philip 'Pacino: The 'Bylaw Committee is concerned that Town Meeting membership as presently structured is too large for the current societal and cultural influences of today's busy lifestyles. This results in not enough candidates running foravailable seat. The Committee is further -concerned that Town Meeting members could be elected by as little as 1 vote. The Committee sees this as a potential disconnect between the member elected and the voters he or she is to represent. The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Presentation ,given by: • Peter'Hechenbleikner - See Attached 208 Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number of Candidates 29- 24 24 25 24 29. 29 24 Over the history of the Representative Town Meeting in Reading (adopted in 1943) adjustments in the number of Town Meeting positions have .been made from time to time. The process of making these Charter changes would be: • Approval at Town; Meeting — April 2012 • Filing :of a "Special Act" with the State legislature (our State Reps and Senator have agreed` to sponsor this and have in fact prepared draft legislation) — May 2012 Passage of the Special Act, signed by the Governor - Summer /Fall' 2012 • Approval of the Charter amendment by ;Reading's voters — November 2012 or April 2013 Finance Committee Report: No report. Bylaw Committee Report: - given by - Philip 'Pacino: The 'Bylaw Committee is concerned that Town Meeting membership as presently structured is too large for the current societal and cultural influences of today's busy lifestyles. This results in not enough candidates running foravailable seat. The Committee is further -concerned that Town Meeting members could be elected by as little as 1 vote. The Committee sees this as a potential disconnect between the member elected and the voters he or she is to represent. The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Presentation ,given by: • Peter'Hechenbleikner - See Attached 208 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I, on February 28, 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: Presidential Primary Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's` Return thereon, a State Primary , Election was_held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 1,466 Voted Democratic Ballots 2,709 Voted Republican Ballots 10 Voted, Green-Rainbow Ballots 4,185 Total Ballots 24.6% of registered voters cast as follows: Democrat Ballot` Presidential Preference - Vote for One `Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 12 ` 8 5• 6 3 4 5 11 54 Barack Obama 175 133 146 152 161 119.. 189 141 1,216 Mift,Romney 2` 1 - 2 - - 1 2 g No Preference 31 27 24 92 21 10 15 34 174 Write -Ins 1 2 3- 1 1 _ 41 14. Total 221' - 171 '17811 173 186 1 1331 2141 190 1,466 State Committee Man -Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 _ Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 ; Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 56 45 50 52 53 39 72 60 427. Joseph F Lawless III . 164 126. 128 120 132 94 142 129 9,035 Write -Ins 1 -: - 1 1 - - 1 4 Total 221 171 178 173 186 133 ` 214 190 1,466 State Committee Women - Vote for One Candidate. Pr 1° Pr 2 Pr 3 ` Pr 4 Pr'6 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr!$ Total Blanks 53 46 48 51 47 40 63 56 404 Bets Sheeran 167 125 130 122 139 93 151 133 1,060 Write -1 ns 1 - - - - - - 1 2 Total 221 171 n 178 173 186 133 214 190 1,466 - Presidential Primary Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police ,Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000.,. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 1466 Voted Democratic Ballots 2,709 Voted Republican Ballots 10 Voted Green - Rainbow Ballots 4,185 :Total Ballots 24.6% of registered voters cast as follows: Town Committee -Vote for hi -Five Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total - Blanks 4,483 3,525 3,738 3,579 3,734 2,750 4,456 4,336 30,601 Ben Tafo a 161 114 131` 128 138" 98 159 123 1,052 Alice W Collins' 139 111 111 119 125 89 143 101 930 Margaret L Soli 145 104 109 108 123 92- 136 107 924- Marcia Nigro Dresser ' 139- 111 1071 112 124 86 136 101 916 Me hanA Young 139 7 103 111 114 125 83 133 103 911 Marilyn P Simmons 140 107 113 111 119 85 130 98 903 Carolyn R Whiting 140- 104! 106 105 120 80 140 104 899'- Susan S Carven 142 111 111 103 118 79 127 106 897 Karen A Richard 140 105 109 113 120 79 131 100 897 Dianne P Kennedy 140 110 108 106 121 83_: 131 97 896 John A Li itt ' 140 103 109 112 122 81- 132 964 895 Harry M Simmons 139 104 112 109 122 86 128 94 894 Shirley R Slack 144 105 108 - 103 120 85 128 100 893. Robert M Connors 142 108 106 112 118 80 127 99 892 Dennis Newman 145 114= 104.1 101 120 79 128 99 890 DavinaL Shuman 144 107 1071 118 81 129 98 884'. 5onald -.M Green 137 105 1061 109 117 81 130 96 881 David A Carven 139 107 1101 101 117 79 1271 100 880 Tina M Ohlson 137 103 1041 101 119 78 129 102 873 Arthur W Berg 140 105 10211 101 118 81 127 96 870 David A Zeek 139 106 1031 99 117 79'' 126 96 865. Evan A Hackel 136 100 103 103 116 79 127 97 861 Jeffrey D Perkins 136 103 101 100 117. 80 125 95 857 James T Mau han - - - 4 - _ 1 - 5' Write -Ins 9 10 1 10 2 2 4 6 44 Total T 7,735 5,985. 61230 6,0551 6,510 4,6551 71490 6,650 51,310 -' Presidential Primary Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls, being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk,: Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 161988 Registered Voters 1;466 Voted Democratic Ballots 2,709 Voted Republican Ballots 10 Voted Green - Rainbow Ballots 4,185 Total Ballots 24.6% of registered voters .cast as follows: Republican Ballot Presidential Preference - Vote for One Candidate - Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr S Pr 6 Pr 7. Pr 8 Total Blanks : 1 _, 1 1 1 _ - 2 6 Mitt Romney 345 219 221 255 224 210 250 331 2,055 Rick Santorum 43 37 44 35 30 25 37, 30 281 Ron Paul 36 27 17 26 37 24 31 24 222 Newt Gingrich 13 16 51 12 6 5 12 9" 78 Jon :Huntsman 6 4 5 3 7 1 1 2 29 Michele Bachmann - 2 - 1 1 1 2 3 10 Rick Perry 1 6 No Preference 5 1 2 :' 4 1 2 = 5 20 Write -Ins 2, _ _ _ _ _ - - 2 Total 452 -307 299'1 337 308-1 2691 3341 407 2,709 State Committee Man - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 : Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr :5 Pr 6 - Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 110 61 62 73 64 44 75 90 579 lbert J Turco : 221- 145 140 164 138 139 153 179 1,279 f Robert E Auero 119 100 93 100 105 85 104 137 843" Write -Ins 2 1 - - 1 1 ::. 2 1 8 Total 1 4521 3071, 2951 3371 308 1 2691 3341 407" 2,709 State Committee Women - Vote for One - Candidate Pr I Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks ' 186 120 : 120 134 121 88 141 166 1,076, Brittany A Carisella 264 184 174 - 203 186 179 190 ;241 1,621 Write -Ins - 2 3 1 _ 1 2 3 _ .. 12 Total 452 307 295 337 308 , 269 ' 334 407 2,709 215 Page 3 of 6 Presidential Primary Election March 6 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk,, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000..; The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 1,466 Voted Democratic Ballots 2,709 Voted Republican Ballots ' 10 : Voted Green - Rainbow' Ballots 4,185 Total Ballots 24.6% of registered voters cast as follows: Town Committee - Vote for Thi -Five Candidate Pell Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 11,572 7;505 7,460 8,554 7,406 6,632 8,456 10,805 68,390 Daniel A.Ensmin er 218 155 142 166 167 139 172 178 1,337` Eileen Shine Litterio 203 152f 136 163 169 149 162 188 1,322 Kara Fratto 212 170 147 -` 155 170 133 159 169 1,315 Louise M Callahan 206 ; 157,' 140 1661 168 133 153 170 1,293 Richard H Curtis 202 153' 149 165 168 133 154 163 1,287 Judith Alice Webb 203 154 136 161 166 135 160 166 1;281 Elaine M Little 201:! 153 144 170 161 129 155 160 1,273 Karl E Weld 205 152 138 151' 159 133 167 166 1,271 Ronald Thomas O'Keefe Jr 224 ` 158 136 151 154 127 15.3 166 1,269 Mary T Carbone. 199 152 . 137 161 165 130 154 170 1,268 Patricia C Marchetti 199 156 133 156 173 131 154 163 1,265 Richard H Coco 206 157 133 147 159 133 152 164 1,251 Krissandra Holmes 195 155 146 161 157 126 144 160 1,244 Willard J Burditt 201 150 137 1.56 155 122 151 160 1,232 Eleanor K Higgott 192 151 137 151 163 130 144 156 9,224 L Nancy Forsberg 200 149 128 145 156 123' 145 161, 1,207 Jeanne 'M Borawski 195 - 150 131- 145 152 129 147 154 1,203 Kevin M Sexton 199 151 131 139 149 128 " 145 1.58 1,200 Brandon` P Chapman 195 146 127 141 150 127 154 158 1,198 Michael J Borawski 196. 148, 131 :` 141 151 128 145 153 1,193 Christina A Holsclaw 190 147 125 143 157. 125 >: 140 151 1,178 Diana M Kaine 2 -; 1 2 1 -2 1 1 10 Write-Ins; 5 24 - 5 4 38 231 5 104 Total 15,820 10,745 10,325 ,11,795 10,780 9,415 11,690 1 14,245 94,815 Presidential Primary Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field rHouse, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot`boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 16,988 Registered Voters 1,466 Voted Democratic Ballots -' 2,709 Voted Republican Ballots 10 Voted Green - Rainbow Ballots 4,185 Total Ballots 24.6 % of registered voters cast as follows: Green - Rainbow Ballot Presidential Preference - Vote for One Candidate Pr Il : Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr El Total Blanks - - Jill Stein 1 1 2 1 - - _ 1 6 Harley Mikkelson Kent Mes la No Preference _ - _ _ 2 2 Write -Ins - _ _ _ 1 Total 1 1 2: 1 1 31 1 1 1 1 10 State Committee Man - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 PrA Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr'8 Total [[Blanks 1_ 1 1 2 _ _ 1. rite -Ins 4 Total 1 1 2' 1' 3 1 Presidential Primary Election March 6, 2012 Official Certified Results COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS_ WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH STATE PRIMARY ELECTION WARRANT MIDDLESEX, SS. To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading who are qualified to vote in the State Primary Election to vote at Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Reading Memorial High School - Hawkes Field House - Oakland Road, on TUESDAY, THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Primaries. for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: GOVERNOR .............. ......... ......... ............ ................. ........:................. FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH LT. GOVERNOR ......... ... .... ....................... . ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH _ ATTORNEY GENERAL ............. ............ ......... _......._........... ............... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY OF STATE............ ....... .. ......... ..................... ............... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH TREASURER .... .... :............. ...... ............. ........... ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH AUDITOR ............... I... ......... ........ ......I ..................................................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ........................... . ................. ........................SIXTH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR ............ ................. ............... .................... ....... .............. ...........'SIXTH DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT.. ......... ........... ......: ......... ...........MIDDLESEX & ESSEX DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT............ TWENTIETH & THIRTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICTS DISTRICT ATTORNEY ................. .... ;.................. _............ ... ..............;........NORTHERN DISTRICT SHERIFF..................... .......... ..... ....................... .......... ......., ..................MIDDLESEX COUNTY Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this 26th day of August, 2010. s Jage` E n oli, hairman "C miII�W Anthony; Vice'C it an Aj kil. _44 char W chu e, e e ry Stephen A Goldy BOARD OF SELECTMEN ToirFreemanr Constable A true copy Attest: 220 Laura A Gemme, Town Clerk Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura ,A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on - duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7 :00 a.m.- and 'closed at 8 :00 p.m., with, the following results'. 17,164 Registered Voters 723 Voted Democratic Ballots 646 Voted Republican Ballots - Voted Green - Rainbow Ballots 1,369 Total Ballots 8.0 %0 of registered voters cast as #ollows: Democrat Ballot Senator in Congress - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total " Blanks 15 11 10 11 11 11 15 12 96 Elizabeth A Warren 72 84 70 78 73 51 92 88 608 Write -Ins 2- 4 1 3 2 - 3 4 19 Total 89 99, 81 92 86 62 •110 104 723 Representative'in Congress -Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr2 Pr 3 Pr4 ` Pr -5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr '8 Total " Blanks 20 23 24 23 13 13 26 211 163 John F Tierney 67 73" 56 69 70 48 80 83 546 Write -Ins 2 3 1 - 3 1 4 - 14 Total 89 99 " 81 ' 92 86 62 110 104 723 Councillor - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr,2 Pr 3- Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr8 Total Blanks 11` 12 10 11 11 12 22 13 102 Terrence W Kennedy:. 53 59 44 51 48 31 52 58 396 Francis Xavier Flaherty ,Jr 23 28 26 30 26: 19 36 33 221 Write-ins 2' - 1 - 1 - - - 4 Total -89 591 81 ' 1 921 86 1 621 110 1 1041 723 Senator, in General Court - Vote for One -' Candidate Pr 1 Pr2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pry Pr 6 Pr 7` Pr'8 Total Blanks' 11 12 9 16 9 10 18 16 101 Katherine M Clark 76< 86 72' 76 77 52 91 88 618 Write -Ins , 2: 1 - - - - 1 - 4' Total 89 99, 81 92 86 62 110 104 723 221 Page..of,6 "... State Primary Election . September 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant, and the Constable's „Return - thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road., The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 17,164 Registered Voters 723 Voted Democratic Ballots 646 Voted Republican Ballots Voted Green = Rainbow Ballots 1,369 Total - Ballots 8.0% of registered voters cast as follows: Regis r of Deeds - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pry Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 6 12 7 13 6 10 13 _ 10 77` Robert B Antonelli 13 14 14 13 11 8 10 22 105 Frank J Ciano 4 3 2. 2 7 4 6 71 35 Thomas B Conconnon Jr 9' 7 11 10 : 6 6 7 5 61 Maria C'Curtatone 17 19 19 1 29 25 12 23 23 167 Tiziano Doto 23 26 17 ' 17 23 14 37 27, 184 Maryann M Heuston 16 17 11 8 8' 8 14 10 92 Write -lns 1, 1 - - - _ - _ 2 Total i89 99 81 92 86 62 110 104 723 Sheriff -Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 I Pr'5 Pr 6 Pr 7, Pr 8 Total Blanks ' 23 23 12 ' 22 16 16 33 20 165 Peter J Koutou'ian 64' 75 68 70 69 46 77 84 553 Write -Ins 2 1 1 _ 1 _ - _ _ 5- Total 89. 99 81 92 86 62 110 104 7 23 State Primary Election September 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the, Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls'being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 17,164 Registered Voters - 723 Voted Democratic Ballots 646 Voted Republican Ballots - Voted Green - Rainbow Ballots 1,369 Total Ballots 8.0% of registered voters cast as follows: Republican Ballot Candidate Senator in Congress - Vote for One Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr `5 Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr8 Total 66` 73 Blanks . 2 - 2 _ _ _ _ , _ 4 5 46 Scott P Brown 107 74 48 72 70 72 87 111 641 Write -Ins _ - _ 1 Total 109 74 50 72 71 72 87 111 646 Representative in Con ress - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr8 Total Blanks ' 4. 2 4 2 - 1 3 41 20 Richard R Tisei :' 105 71 46 70 70 71 : 82 105 620` Write -Ins _ 1 _ _ 1 _ 2 2 6 Total 109 74 50 72 71 72 87 111 646 Councillor - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr8 Total Blanks 96 72 46 70 67 66' 72 104 593 Write - -Ins 13 2 4 2 4 6 °' 15 7 53 Total 109 74 50' 72 71 72 87 111 646 - Senator in General Court - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr `5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr8 Total , Blanks 100 73 44 71 67 66` 73 106 600 Write -Ins 9 1 6 1 4 6 14 5 46 Total 109 74 50 72 71 72 87 111 646 State Primary Election September fi, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State ,Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The, Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town: Clerk,; Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and`each found to be empty and registered000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 17,164 Registered Voters 723 Voted Democratic Ballots 646 Voted Republican Ballots - Voted Green - Rainbow Ballots 1,369 Total Ballots 8.0% of registered voters cast as follows:' Rep resentative in General Court - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8:, Total ' Blanks 10 73 47 70 67 7 2 10 286 Bradley H Jones Jr 98- - - - - 65 84 99 346 Write -lns 1 1 3 2 4 - 1 2 14 Total .; 109' 74 50 72 71 72` 87 111. 646 Clerk of Courts - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4- Pr Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 100 73 47 71 67 69 73 107 607 Write -Ins 9 1 3 1 4 3 14 4 39 Total 109 74 50 72 71 72 87 111 646 _ Register of Deeds - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2, Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 6' Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 98- 73 48 70 67 68 72 106 602 Write -ins 11 1 2 2 4 4 15 5 - 44 Total 109 74 50 72 71 . 72 87 1`11 646 Sheriff - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr.2 `Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks` 101 73 45 71 67 68 72 .108 605 Write -Ins 8 1 5 1 4 4 15 3 41 Total 109 74 50 72 71 72 87 111 646' 224 Pa State Primary Election September 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon,, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000: The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 17,164 Registered Voters 723 Voted Democratic Ballots 646. Voted ,Republican Ballots Voted Green- Rainbow.Ballots 1,369 Total Ballots 8.0% of registered voters cast as follows: Green- Rainbow Ballot Senator in Con Tess Vote for One - Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 6 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total' Blanks - Write -Ins - Total Representative in Con ress - Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pry Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks Write -Ins Total Councillor -Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 6 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks - Write -Ins - - - - - - - Total - - - - - - Senator in General Court -Vote for One Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 'Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 6 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr8 Total Blanks - Write -ins Total - State Primary Election September 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Primary Election was held for all eight precincts at the'Hawkes: Field House,,Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme,. The ballot boxes were.examined by the respective Wardens:and Police Officer on duty and each found to 'be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: ' 17,164 Registered Voters , 723 Voted Democratic Ballots 646 Voted Republican Ballots - Voted Green - Rainbow Ballots 1,369 Total Ballots 8.0% of registered voters cast as follows: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH' STATE ELECTION WARRANT SS To the Constables of the Town of Reading, GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who,are qualified to vote in the State Election to vote at Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and '8 Reading Memorial High School - Hawkes field House - 62 Oakland Road on TUESDAY THE SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2012, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Election for the candidates for. the following offices and questions: ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT' AND VICE PRESIDENT ..... ......... ....._... ......... ............... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH SENATOR IN CONGRESS....:.........., . .................... ........ ......... ........................ FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS.....:. ............ . ................................................. .......... SIXTH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR ........... ......... ................... ........ ........................... ......... . SIXTH DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT .......................... ........................................................... FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT ......... ......... ..._..... ......... .................TWENTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, IN GENERAL COURT .................. .......... .................. THIRTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT CLERK OF COURTS .... ........ ......... .................. ......... ......... ........ ......... ............. MIDDLESEX DISTRICT .REGISTER OF DEEDS ....................................... ........... .............................. ....... MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT SHERIFF ......... .................. ......... ................. ........ ..... ......... ......... ............... MIDDLESEX COUNTY REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE ................ ............................................... NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN . QUESTION 1: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives on or before May 1, 2012? SUMMARY This proposed law would prohibit any motor vehicle manufacturer, starting with model year 2015, from selling or leasing, either directly or through 'a dealer, a new motor vehicle without allowing the owner to have access to the carne diagnostic and repair information made available to the manufacturer's dealers and in -state authorized repair facilities. The manufacturer would have to allow the owner, or the owner's designated in -state independent repair facility (one not affiliated with a manufacturer or its authorized dealers), to obtain diagnostic and repair information electronically, on an hourly, daily, monthly, or yearly subscription basis, for no more than fair market value and on terms that do not unfairly favor dealers and authorized repair facilities. The manufacturer would have to provide access to the information through a non- proprietary vehicle interface, using a standard applied in federal emissions- control regulations. Such information would have to include the same content, and be in the same form and accessible in the Same manner, as is provided to the manufacturer's dealers and authorized repair facilities: For vehicles manufactured from 2002 through model year 2014, the proposed law would require a manufacturer of motor vehicles sold in Massachusetts to make available for purchase, by vehicle owners and in -state independent repair facilities, the same diagnostic and repair information that the manufacturer makes available through an electronic system to its dealers and in -state authorized repair facilities. Manufacturers would have to make such information available in the same form and manner, and to the same extent, as they do for dealers and authorized repair facilities. The.information would be available for purchase on an hourly, daily, monthly, or yearly subscription basis, for no more than fairmarket value and on terms that do not unfairly favor dealers and authorized repair facilities. For vehicles manufactured from 2002 through model year 2014, the proposed law would also require manufacturers to rake available for purchase, by vehicle owners and.,in -state independent repair facilities „all diagnostic repair, tools, 228 incorporating the same diagnostic, repair and wireless capabilities as those available to dealers and authorized repair facilities. Such tools would have to be made available for no more than fair market value and on terms that do not unfairly favor dealers and authorized repair facilities. For all years covered by the proposed law, the required diagnostic and repair information would not include the information necessary to reset a vehicle immobilizer, an anti -theft device that prevents a vehicle from being started unless the correct key code is present. Such information would have to be made available to dealers, repair facilities, and owners through a separate, secure data release system. The proposed law would not require a manufacturer to reveal a trade secret and would not interfere with any agreement made by a- manufacturer, dealer, orauthorized repair facility that is in force on the effective date of the proposed law. Starting January 1, 2013, the proposed law would prohibit any agreement that waives or limits a manufacturer's compliance with the proposed law. Any violation of the proposed law would be treated as a violation of existing state consumer protection and unfair trade- practices laws. A YES VOTE would enact the proposed law requiring motor vehicle manufacturers to allow vehicle owners and independent repair facilities in Massachusetts to have access to the sameyehicle diagnostic and repair information made available to the manufacturers' Massachusetts dealers and authorized repair facilities. - A NO VOTE would make no change in existing laws. QUESTION 2: LAW PROPOSED By INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives . on or before May 1, 2012? SUMMARY This proposedlaw would allow a physician licensed in Massachusetts to prescribe medication, at a terminally ill patient's request, to end that patient's life. To qualify, a patient would have to bean adult resident who (1) is medically determined to be mentally capable of making and communicating healthcare decisions; (2) has been diagnosed by attending and consulting physicians as having an incurable, irreversible disease that will, within reasonable medical judgment, cause death within six months; and (3) voluntarily expresses a wish to die and has made an informed decision. The proposed law states thatthe patient would ingest the medicine in order to cause death in a humane and dignified manner. The proposed law would require the patient, directly or through a person familiar with the patient's manner of communicating, to orally communicate to a physician on two occasions, 15 days apart, the patient's request for the medication. At the time of the second request, the physician would have to offer the patient an opportunity to rescind the request. The patient would also have to sign a standard form, in the presence of two witnesses, one of whom is not a relative, a be of the patient's estate, or an owner,'operator, or employee of a health care facility where the patient receives treatment or lives. The proposed law would require the attending physician to: (1) determine if the patient is qualified; (2) inform the patient of his or her medical diagnosis and prognosis, the potential risks and probable result of ingesting the medication, and the feasible alternatives, including comfort care, hospice care and pain control; (3) refer the patient to a consulting physician for a diagnosis and prognosis regarding the patient's disease, and confirmation in writing that the ,patient is capable, acting voluntarily, and making an informed decision; (4) refer the patient for psychiatric or psychological consultation. if the physician believes the patient may have a disorder causing impaired judgment; (5) recommend that the patient notify next of kin of the patient's intention; (6) recommend that the patient have another person present when the patient ingests the medicine and to not take it in a public place; (7), inform the patient that he or she may rescind the request at any time; (8) write the prescription when the requirements of the law are met, including verifying that the patient is making an informed decision and (9) ,arrange for the medicine to be dispensed directly to the patient, or the.patient's agent, but not by mail or courier. The proposed law would make it punishable by imprisonment and /or fines, for anyone;to (1) coerce a patient to request medication, (2) forge a request, or. (3) conceal a rescission of a request.; The proposed law would not authorize ending a patient's life by lethal injection, active euthanasia, or mercy killing. The death certificate would list the underlying terminal disease as the cause of death. Participation under the proposed law would be voluntary. An unwilling health care provider could prohibit or sanction another health care provider for participating while on the .premises of, or while acting as an employee of or contractor for, the unwilling provider. The proposed law states that no person would be civilly or criminally liable or subject to professional discipline for actions that comply with the law; °Pincltlding °actions taken in goed`faith -that substantia1ly:+c6 -rh -ply -1 also stat6t- that- itwsh`duld`riotbe 229 interpreted to lower the applicable standard of care for any health care provider. A person's decision to make or rescind a request could not be restricted by will or contractmade on or after January 1, 2013, and could not be considered in issuing, or setting the rates for, insurance policies or annuities. Also, the proposed law would require the attending physician to report each case in which life- ending medication is dispensed to the state Department of Public Health. The Department would provide public access to statistical data compiled from the reports. The proposed law states that if any of its parts was held invalid, the other parts would stay in effect. A YES VOTE would enact the proposed law allowing "a physician licensed in Massachusetts to.prescribe medication; at the request of ,a terminally -ill; patient meeting certain conditions, to end that person's life. A NO VOTE would make no, change in existing laws. QUESTION 3 -LAw PROPOSED By INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized' below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives on or before May 1, 2012? SUMMARY" This proposed law would eliminate state criminal and civil`penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients. To qualify, a patient must have been diagnosed with ,a debilitating medical condition, such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV- positive status or AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, ALS, or multiple sclerosis. The patient would also have to obtain a written certification, from a physician with whom °the:patient has a bona fide physician- patient relationship, that the patient has a specific debilitating medical condition and would likely obtain a net benefit from medical use of marijuana. The proposed law would allow patients to possess up to a 60-day supply of marijuana for their personal medical use. The state Department of Public Health (DPH) would decide what amount would be a 60 7day supply. A patient could designate a personal caregiver, at least.21 years old, who could assist with the patient's medical use of marijuana but would be prohibited from consuming that marijuana. Patients and caregivers would have to register with DPH by submitting the physician's certification. The proposed law would allow for. non- profit medical marijuana treatment centers to grow, process and provide rriarijuana to patients or their caregivers. A treatment center would have to apply fora DPH registration by (1) paying a fee to offset DPH's administrative costs; (2) identifying its location and one additional location, if any, where madjuanavould be grown; and (3) submitting operating procedures, consistent with rules to be issued by DPH, including cultivation and storage of marijuana only in ;enclosed, locked facilities. A treatment center's personnel would have to register with DPH before working or volunteering at the center, be at least 21 years old, and have no felony.drug convictions. In -2013, there could be no more than 35 treatment centers, with at .least one but not more than five centers in each county.' In later years, DPH could modify the number of centers. The,proposed law would require DPH to issue a`cultivation registration to a qualifying patient whose access to a treatment center is limited by financial hardship, physical inability to access reasonable transportation, or distance: This would allow the patient or caregiver to grow only enough plants,-,, in a closed, locked facility, for a 60 -day Supply of marijuana for the patient's own use. DPH could revoke any registration for a willful violation of the proposed law. Fraudulent use of a DPH registration could be punished by up to six months in a house of correction or a fine of up to $500, and fraudulent use of a registration for the sale, distribution, or trafficking of marijuana for non- medical use for profit could be punished by up to five years in state prison or by two and one-half years in a house of correction. The proposed law would. (1) not give immunity under federal law or obstruct federal enforcement of federal law; (2) not supersede Massachusetts laws prohibiting possession, cultivation, or sale of marijuana for nonmedical purposes; (3) not allow the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft while under the influence of marijuana; (4) not require any health insurer or government entity to reimburse for the costs of the medical use of marijuana; (5) not require any health care professional to authorize the medical use of marijuana; (6) not require any accommodation of the medical use of I arijuana in any workplace, school bus or grounds, youth center, or correctional facility; and (7) not require any accommodation of smoking: marijuana in any public place. The proposed law would take effect January 1, 2013, and states that if any of its part were declared invalid, the other parts would stay in effect. 230 State Election November 6, 2012 official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8 :00 p.m., with the following results: 17,582 Registered Voters 14,448 Ballots Voted " 14,448 Total Ballots 82.2% of registered voters cast as follows: Senator in Congress Electors of President and Vice President Pr 4 Candidate Pr i Pr 2 Pr 3' Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr "7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 4 9 4 4: 3 4 6 3 37 Johnson and Gray 21 15 6 12 21 8 8 15 106 Obama and Biden 1,008 984 907 927: 1,014 769 1,053 853 7,515 Romney and Ryan Stein and Honkala 1,076 10 776 6 827 8 866 ` 4 703 14 620 7 890 13 925 7 6,683 69 Paul and Unknown 1 _ 2 4- , 2 . 2 2 - 13, r ite -Ins 2 7 1 1, 3 1 5 5° 25 otal ` IrT 2 122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 Senator in Congress Candidate Pr '1 Pr 2 Pr 3' Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 12 14 12 6 it 9 6 11 81 Scott P Brown 1 271 952 957 1,036 881 745` 1,100 1,075 8 017 Elizabeth A Warren 839 -828 785 776 868 655 869 722 5,342 Write= Ins - 3 1 T _ 2 2 _ 8 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 1 :' 14,448 - 14,448 Representative in Congress Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr '3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 66 94 6- 84 - 70 78 83 608 John F Tierney Richard RTisei 766 1,228 708 934 647 982 646 1,038` 766 863 737 1,086 610 1,067 5,434 7,949 Daniel Fishman 59 59 58 49 57 73 46 436 Write - Ins 3 2 3 1 4 3 2 21 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818- 1,760 1,977 1,808 14,448 State Election November 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held" for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be`empty and registered 000.' The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8 :00 p.m., with the following results: 17,582 Registered Voters 14,448 Ballots Voted 14,448 Total Ballots 82.2 % of registered voters cast as follows: Councillor Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 1 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 802 584 606 678 580 494 736 684 5,164 Terrence W Kenned 1 295 1,195 1,129 1,129- 1,162 908 1,222 1,108 9,148 Write -Ins 25 18 20 11 18 9 19 16 136 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818" 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 Senator in. General Court ° < Candidate Pr 1` - Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 " Pr S Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 : Total Blanks 758 576 573 628 557 480 690 665 4,927 Katherine M- Clark 1,340 1,204 1,161 1,183 1,184 924 1,266 1,128 9,390 Write -Ins 24 17 21 7 19 7 21 15 131 Total ` 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 Representative in General Court 20th Middlesex Candidate Pr 1. Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5! Pr 6 -Pr ,7 Pr 8 Total, Blanks 567 - - - _ 409 578. 486 2,040 Bradley H ]ones Ir 1,531 - - - - 991 , 1,381 1;308 5,211 Write. -Ins 24 - - - - 11 18 14 67 Total 2,122 - - - - 1;411 1,97.7 1,8 081, 7,318 Representative in General Court 30th "Middlesex Candidate Pr 1 "Pr 2 Pr 3 ft _4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr S. Total Blanks - ' 559 549 590 526 - - - 2,224 James J Dwyer - ` 1,222 1,192 1,225 1,215 - - ' - 4,854 Write -Ins _ 16 14 3 19 - - - 52 Total - 1;797 1,755 1,818 1,760 - - - 7,130 J ..e_ 233 ,Page2of 7 State 'Election No' vember 6, 2012 Official Certified Results. Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8 :00 p.m., with the following results: 17,582 Registered Voters 14,448 Ballots Voted 14,448 Total Ballots 82.2% of registered voters cast as follows: Clerk of Courts Candidate Pr 1- Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total " Blanks 834 637 609 703 611 521 778 711 5,404 Michael A Sullivan 1,271 1,147 1,136 1,108 1,130 885 1,183 1,082 8,942 Write -Ins 17 13 10 7 19 5 16 15 102 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 141448 2,122 Sheriff Register of Deeds Pr 2 Pr 3 Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3' Pr 4 Pr .5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total " 515 427 Blanks 836 643 627 724 626 534. 798 712 5,500 721 1,000 Maria C Curtatone 1,27,1 1,139 1,120 1,087 1,115 872 1,165 1` 077 8,846 496 3,302 Maryann Heuston - - - - - - - 2 2 al rTbrti 2,122 Write. -Ins 15 15 8 7 19 5 14 17 100 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1 1,411 1 1,977 1,808 = 14,448 Sheriff Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total .-Candidate Blanks 579 .419 415 " 515 427 361 550 497 3,763' Peter 3 Kotttoujian; 1,018 926 924 956 976 721 1,000 812 ' 7,333 Ernesto M Petrone` 520 444 410 343 347 322 420 496 3,302 te -Ins . 5 8 6 4 10 7 7 3 50 al rTbrti 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1;760 1,411:' 1;977 1,808 ` 14,448 RVSD - Chelsea Candidate Pr Pr 2 Pr 3' Pr 4 Pr '5 Pr 6 Pr _7 Pr 8 Total_ Blanks 940 731 731 831 743 612 ', 867 808 6,263 Michael T Wall 1,174 1,060 1,014 - 985 1,002 795 1,103 991 8,124 Write -Ins 8 6 10 2 15 4 7 9' 61 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 State Election November 6, 2012 ' Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State;Electibn,was held for all eight, precincts atthe Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered obo. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8 :00 p.m., with the following results: .17,582 Registered Voters 14,448 Ballots Voted 14,448 Total Ballots 82.2% of registered voters cast as follows: RVSD - Malden Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 967 759 755 861 791 -630 908 835 6,506, Jeanne .M Feeley 1-11-4-5 1,030 990 954 957 778 1,060 967 7,881 Write -Ins 10 ' 8 '10 3 12 3 9 6 61 Total 2,122 1;797 1;755 1,818 1,760 1' 411 1,977 1,808 ` 14,448 14,448 RVSD - Melrose Candidate Pr 1' Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5' Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total ' Blanks 998 782 782 873 - 811 659 919 858 - 6,682 Henry S Hooton 1,118 1,006 964 944 936. 749'' 1,052 944 7,713 Write -Ins 6' 9 9 1, 13 3 6 6 53 Total. 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 RVSD '- North Reading - Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 963 761 760 852 783 641 892 826 6,478 Judith Dyment Write -Ins 1,153 6 1,030 6 985 10 965 1 964 13 767 3 1,079 6 977 5 7,920 50 Total 2,122 1,797 75 1,5 1,818 1,760 .1,411 1,9 77 1,808 14,448 RVSD - 'Reading Candidate Pr 1 r 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 ' Total Blanks 866 697 696 700 701 578 813 741 5,792' Robert S McCarthy Write -Ins 1,249 7 r093 7 1,052 7 1,115 3 1,046 13 831 2 1,160 4 1,061 6 8,607 49 Total 2,122 797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 ' 1,977 1,808 14,448 State Election November 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland,Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura A Gemme. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Off=icer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 am. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 17,582 Registered Voters 14,448 Ballots Voted 14,448 Total Ballots 82.2% of registered voters cast as follows: RVSD - Revere Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2, Pr 3' Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 1 031 818 802 906 839 668' 949 871 Ronald J Jannino 1,083 <974 945 910 906 740 1,022 931 ` 7,511 Write -Ins 8 5` 8 2 15 3 6 6 '' 53 Total ` 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 RVSD :- Saugus Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3' Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 944" 727 718 851 751 629 886 824 6,330 Peter Rossetti Jr 901 818 795 709 732 -,-598 795 752 6,100 Arthur Grabowski ' 271 249 237 254 269 -182 288 229 1,979 Write -Ins &1 3 5 4' -8 2 8 3 39 Total' 2,122 11797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1;808 14,448 RVSD - 'Stoneham Candidate 'Pr I Pr. 2 Pr 3` Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total Blanks 11 050 830 800 919 836 685 963 899 6,982 Lawrence M Means 1,065 964 948 895` 913 724 1,005 903 7;417 Write -Ins 7 3 7 4 11 2 9 6 49 Total 2,122 1;797 1,755 1,818= 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 ' 14,448 = RVSD - Wakefield Candidate Pr 1- Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr "8 Total Blanks 1,035 835 805 928 843 688 962 900 6,9.96 Vincent J Carisella 1,081 959 942 888 907 721' 1,010 902 7,410 Write -Ins 6 3 8 2 10 2, ; 5 6 42 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 ` 14,448 236 :.Page,5.of 7, State Election -November 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the .Town Clerk, Laura A Gemrne. The ballot boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results; 17,582 Registered Voters 14,448 Ballots Voted 14,448 Total Ballots 82.2% of registered voters cast as follows: 'RVSD - Winchester Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3- `Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr L8 Total Blanks 1,046 832 811 919 845 688 962 901 71004 John J Bradley Jr 1,068 961 938 897- 902 720: 1,010 902 7,398 Write -Ins 8 4 6 2 13 3 5 5 46 Total' 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14448 705 RVSD - Woburn Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5` Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr S. " Blanks 987 770 RVSD Winthro 866 769 658 917 857 6572 Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3' Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total CB Shaughnessy 394 Blanks - 1,069 855 832 948 861 704 989 930 7188 5 5 Susan J Bolster 1,045 935 915 868 889 705 '° 982 872 7,211 1 1,818 1 1,760 Write = Ins 8 7 8 2 10 2 6 6' 49 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 RVSD - Woburn Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5` Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr S. Total Blanks 987 770 748 866 769 658 917 857 6572 Deborah P Davis 737 691 660 638 611 513 663 6,34, 5,147 CB Shaughnessy 394 '331 342 311 370" 238 389 312 2,687 Write -Ins 4 5 5 3 10 2 8 5 42 Total' 2,122 1,797 1,755 1 1,818 1 1,760 1;411 1,977 1,808 14,448 State Election November 6, 2012 Official Certified Results Pursuant to the Warrant and the Constable's Return thereon, a State Election was held for all eight precincts at the Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road. The Declaration of Polls being according to the Warrant by the Town Clerk, Laura `A Gemme. The ballot' boxes were examined by the respective Wardens and Police' Officer on duty and each found to be empty and registered 000. The Town Clerk declared the polls, open at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m., with the following results: 17,582 Registered Voters 14,448 Ballots Voted 14,448 Total Ballots. 82.2% of registered voters cast as follows: Question 2 Candidate Pr i Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 Pr 8 Total ; Blanks 47 62 53 44' 54 44 52 52 408 Yes 970 806 781 ,851 833 655 940 824` 6,660;- No 1,105 929 921 923, 873 712 985 932 7,380 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818 1,760 1,411 1,977 1,808- 14,448 uestion 3 Candidate Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr,3 Pr 4 Pr 5 Pr 6 Pr 7 .Er 8 Total Blanks 60 64 54 45 60 40 58 52 433 Yes 1,217 969 1004 1,036 1,040 829 1142 993 8,230 No 845 764 697 737 660 542 777 -763 51 785 Total 2,122 1,797 1,755 1,818. 1,411 1,977 1,808 14,448 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN WARRANT COIN OFRFgO'y :x c m sJ9,1NCO4QO�O COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62;Oakland Road, in said Reading, on'Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at seven - thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following articles are to . be acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter. ARTICLE 1 To hear and act on the - reports of the Board of Selectmen, 'Town Accountant, Treasurer- Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning & Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Town' Manager and any other Board or Special Committee. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees and determine what instructions shall be given, Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the :purpose of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to ;amend the FY 2013 - FY 2022, Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 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 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. Finance Committee 240 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 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 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 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 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- 0 f 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 o 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 I 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, 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 241 the purposes of this Article, subject to approval by the voters of the Town of, a Proposition 2`' /z debt exclusion for the Town portion of the cost of the project, or take any other action with respect, thereto.. Board of Library Trustees 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 ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Reading General Bylaw by adding the following section 8.11: Section 8.11 Trash Collection No person shall collect; or cause others to collect trash, rubbish, garbage, recycling; offal or other offensive substances (whether from dumpsters, barrels, or otherwise, and whether on the , public way, a private way or any lot) after 9:00 PM and before 6:30 AM in any residential district of the Town or within 9 00 yards of such a district as shown on the then current Zoning Map. or take any other action with respect thereto Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 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 Delay 7.2.1 Purpose The purpose of this bylaw is to provide the Reading Historical Commission with a tool to assist the Commission in its efforts to preserve the Town's heritage` and, to ,protect historically. significant structures within the Town, which reflect or, constitute distinctive features of the architectural, cultural, economic, political or social history of the Town. The 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 Rea ding Historical Commission is empowered to create Historic c•Structures; and to- provide a --copy of -that List; �as- it -rnay bevupdated•.fr-om - _ 242 time to time, to the Building Inspector. With the Building Inspector, the Reading Historical Commission will implement the provisions of this bylaw with respect to the issuance :of permits for demolition of structures that are included on the List of Historic Structures 7.2.2 Definitions - The following terms when used in this bylaw shall have the meanings set forth below. 7.2.2.1 Commission Reading Historical Commission. 7.2.21 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 243 • 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 7.2.3, the following process shall be followed: • The Commission shall prepare, or, cause to be prepared, an inventory form for each structure considered for addition to the List. 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 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 madeneither the-same day�as- the- close -of the- hearing; or- at- a-later meeting- of--#he - r 244 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 he 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. Astructure whose owner objects may only be included on the List if all 5 members of the Commission vote to do so 7.2.4 Referral of Demolition Applications of structures on the List by the :Building Inspector to the Commission Upon the receipt of a .completed Demolition Application fora 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.Com d regarding the demolition, has adopte 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 prope rties 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�- - 245 • Completed application form (if any) • Description of -the, structure to be demolished (the inventory is an acceptable document for this purpose); • A demolition plan • Assessor's map or, plot plan showing the location of the . structure to be demolished on its property with reference to the neighboring properties; . • Photographs of all facade elevations; Statement of reasons for the proposed demolition and data supporting said reasons; • Description of the proposed reuse of the premises on which the structure to be demolished is located. • If applicable, the name and contact information of the Legal Representative 7.2.6 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 is insufficient for the Commission to make a final determination on requested demolition of the Structure. Therefore, the Commission may continue the hearing. A continued hearing shall be not later than 21 days from the initial hearing and the hearing shall be closed within 30 days of the initial hearing. • The presented information is sufficient to make a final determination on the requested demolition of the Structure. Therefore; the Commission shall close the hearing; 7.2.6 Determination of whether the Demolition Delay is imposed Once the Hearing is closed, a motion. shall be made to determine if the loss of the structure would be detrimental to the Town when considering the purpose of this bylaw -as detailed in section 7.2.1: • An affirmative vote by 4 members of the Commission will declare that the structure is protected by this Bylaw, and therefore, a demolition delay of up to six (6) months is imposed beginning the date of the vote. • A negative vote by the Commission, (affirmative vote of less than 4 members of the Commission) will declare that the structure is not protected by this Bylaw, and the Building Inspector may issue a permit to demolish the, structure. The Commission will , notify the Building Inspector within seven (7) days of the Commission's decision. If the notice is not received 'within the expiration of seven (7) days of the close of the hearing, `the Building Inspector- may act on the Demolition Permit Application with no further restrictions of this bylaw. `> 7.2.6.1 Demolition Delay imposed The Commission shall advise the Owner and the Building Inspector of the determination that the Demolition Permit will be delayed up to six (6) months. During this time, alternatives to demolition shall be considered. The Commission shall offer to the Owner information about options other than demolition, including but not limited to resources in the preservation field, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the Town Planner, and other interested parties that might provide assistance in preservation or adaptive reuse. 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 246 • 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 17 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; o 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 impositioni 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 withinfourteen (1 4) days of the date of the decision 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 7.2.7 Emergency. Demolition Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the Building Inspector from ordering pursuant to M.G.L: Chapter 143 the emergency demolition of a structure included in the List of Historic Structures. Before issuing, an order for -an emergency, demolition of such a 247 v - 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 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 Penalty Penalty Penalty Section 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 2H. 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 $3,00.00, 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 $100.00 erosion controls (per project). J. Failure to comply with'any Condition of an $ -25.00 Order of Conditions .or Determination of applicability or Minor Project permit Failure to a I fora Certificate of Warnin � $ 50.00 �. 248 Compliance in a timely manner.. h. I Conducting an activity subject to the Bylaw $ 50.00 and Regulations after the expiration of a valid, Order of Conditions or Determination of Applicability.' or take any other action with respect thereto. Conservation Commission 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 Mariivana 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 Res RES RES BUS BUS 'BUS IND S -15: A -40 A -80 A B C S -20; S-40' Medical Marijuana Treatment No No No No No No No Center Or take any other action with 'respect thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission 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: 249 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 ' Required 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 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. 250 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. 6.1.1.6 Shared Parking Lots: The CPDC may grant- a Special Permit for shared parking facilities, 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 maybe 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: 251 (Note: Parking table does not change, is not repeated here.) 6.1.1.8 Phased Parking Spaces: The CPDC may granf 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 shalt 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 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 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 252 SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial Haigh School November 13, 2012 The Precincts listed below met at 7:ob PM to conduct the following business: - Precinct 2 With a Quorum; present there was a discussion of potential candidates. Precinct 3 With a Quorum present a vote was taken to fill a vacancy. Rachelle Garcia was voted in with 13 votes. Precinct 6 - With a Quorum present a vote was taken to fill a vacancy. Valarie Per was voted in with 14 votes. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:38 PM, there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Fran Sansalone, Precinct 7 followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 'The Warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, Laura Gemme when on motion by Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen, it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant. ARTICLE 1: Moved 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. and Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Town Manager and any other Board or Special Committee, Background: This article appears on the Warrant for all Town Meetings. At this Subs_ equent Town Meeting, the following report(s) are anticipated: • RMLD Annual Report • State of the Schools Finance Committee Report: No report-, Bylaw Committee Report:No report On motion made by Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen Article 1 was tabled ARTICLE 2 Moved 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 outthe instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Backaround:This'Article appears on the Warrant of all Town Meetings. 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 Bylaw Committee Report:No report 254 �� William C Brown, Precinct 8 moved that a joint committee of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee establish Rules and Regulations for the proper display of the United States Flag :on all buildings and property where displayed under their control. Motion Carried On motion made by Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen Article 2 was tabled William C Brown, Precinct 8 moved to take up Article 17 Out of Order Motion to take Article 17 Out of ;Order Carried ARTICLE 17: William C Brown moved to Indefinitely Postpone Article 17 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Carried ARTICLE 3 Rick Schubert moved' that the Town vote to amend the FY 2013 - FY 2022, Capital Improvements Program as provided for:ln Section 74 of the Reading Home Rule Charter by approving the following amendments: Ben Tafoya moved to dispense,of the reading of the Article Motion'to'Disnense Carried 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 classrooms to the feasibility of alternatives in orderto address school space needs; $ 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 Fire Department 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 -Fdrd-'Pickuplltility" #`CI irr°oVL'�d`up frorifi F1'1'S'; "�� *°,��- 255 ♦ $ 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 Pavilion moved out to FY15 JF ♦ $-5 million Downtown Project Phase II FY15 to FY22: ♦ Various items were added, subtracted, changed or moved to different years. or take any other action with respect thereto Background:At the beginning of this article there will be a report by Town, Library, and School officials on. 5 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 sprinkler, energy improvements (primarily windows), replacement of the gym floor, and a small addition to the administrative areas; 0 potential .. project or projects to address space needs related to changes in program _ requirements - primarily full day kindergarten; • A review of the potential fora Downtown Improvement, project - Phase 2 including work on Haven, ;High, ,Chute, Linden Sanborn, anal Washington Streets; • A review of identified water distribution system capital projects: 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: Finance Committee Report: At the October 17, 2012 meeting, the Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this Article 3 by a vote of 7 -0 -0. This Article allows capital items to be placed in the plan for consideration and a vote in later Articles at this and future Town Meetings. A,10-year balanced capital plan is a prudent fiscal tool that facilitates long range planning and prioritization. This Article addresses a' number of routine modifications to the capital ,plan, as well as a few noteworthy and material items: Library - Reading has a tremendous opportunity in the near term to address needed repairs and to modernize and expand the library with partial funding from the State. We started this discussion.two years ago and will continue it at this Town Meeting and in a- Special Town Meeting in early 2013; Killam - Repairs and renovation are'required. The timing is less certain and is geared around Reading applying for and receiving State funds to partially offset costs; School Space Needs - With the future desire to move to full day kindergarten and possibly expand pre - school offerings, this Article begins the discussion by repurposing the previously authorized $400K of funds to seek out the optimal classroom solution for Reading. It is recommended that remaining funds be returned to free cash once recommendations to the School Committee have been provided in FY13; Downtown Improvements Phase II - Downtown improvements under Phase I have transformed `Reading. Funding for design work would be one of the first steps if Reading -opts to move forward with Phase II. In Article 4 there will be discussion of the - actual design funding request and the Finance Committee's views on °the priority of the project; 256 i Water Quality - Although not addressed in this Town Meeting, it is important to consider the ongoing and potential increase in capital expenditures. The Board of Selectmen is considering the added capital which may be needed to maintain water quality. This is - currently funded outside the Town's capital plan through water and sewer fees. Additional information is anticipated from the BOS in the coming weeks and months. All of these projects are well worth, considering and bring benefits to Reading. The Finance Committee supports them being added to the capital plan. It is important to next consider the priority, and benefits of -each carefully balanced against the impact to the budget and to the Citizens of Reading. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Reports given by • Peter Hechenbleikner - Introduction - See Attached • David Hutchinson - Library See Attached • John Doherty - School Space-- See Attached • Mary DeLai - Killam See Attached • George Zambouras - `Downtown. Phase 2 - See Attached • George Zambouras - Water Quality - See Attached Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Fred Van Magness, Precinct 8; moved for an amendment to remove "$ 350,000 DPW roads - Design work for Downtown Project Phase II" Motion to Amend Does Not Carry After discussion among Town Meeting Members a vote was taken `Motion Carried as Originally Proposed ARTICLE 4 Barry Berman, Finance Committee moved that the Town vote to amend the votes taken. under Article 13 of-the April 23, 2012 Annual Town Meeting relating to the Fiscal Year'2013 Municipal Budget as follows, and that the Town transfer from the Tax Levy, State Aid and Other Local Receipts, from Free Cash and from .the Sick Leave Buy -back Stabilization fund and appropriate those.sums as noted for the operation of the Town and its government: James Bonazoli moved to dispense of the reading of the Article, Motion to Dispense Carried General Fund'- Wages and Expenses Account Line Decrease Increase C99 - Capital;(Town Facilities) 000 $ 74, G91 - Town Admin. wages $ 53,000. 191 - Finance wages $' 60,000 I92 - Finance expenses $ 97,600 J92 - FINCOM Reserve Fund $ 30,000 K91 Community Services wages $ 21,000 K92 - Community Services expenses s_ _L91_- _L1brarynrages $ 9 95(l M92 - Public Works expenses 1,$J1600 257 Account Line Decrease Increase N91 - Public Safety wages C99 - Capital (Town $ 111,750 N92 - Public Safety expenses $ 6,7..50 Facilities) or take any other action with respect thereto Background• General Fund' - Wades and Expenses Account.Line Description Decrease Increase C99 - Capital (Town Senior Center kitchen $ 32,000 $ 74,000 Facilities) Fire Station equipment and repairs 42 000 G91 - Town Admin Town Manager transition (severance $ 53,000 wages plus overly I91 - Finance wages Regional Appraiser position no longer a $ 60,000 wage aid to a Town employee 1921 - Finance Regional Appraiser position now an $ 97,600 exenses expense paid to Wakefield $ 50,000 Communications technology ($ 18k new for field use; $ 14.6k centralized) $ 32,600 Town Manager transition consulting and expenses HR $ 15,000 392 - FINCOM Replenish for replacing the West Side $ 30,000 Reserve Fund Fire Station generator in September, 2012 K91 - Community Increase Veteran's ,Services Officer $ 21,000 Services wages from 19hrs to 37.5hrs per week K92 - Community Centralize communications technology "`- $ 500 Services expenses budgets =$ 500 (Eider - Human services L91- Libra wages Sick and Vacation buyback** $ 9,950 M92 - Public Works Centralize communications technology $ 1,600 expenses budgets -$1,600 (Highway and Parks - Forest N91 - Public Safety Police Sick and Vacation buyback ** $ 111,750 wages $16,750 New Police Officer wages (includes projected OT) $90,000 RCASA partial '$5,000 N92 - Public Safety Centralize communications technology $ 6,750 expenses budgets.- $12,500 New Police Officer expenses (uniform ,& clothing allowance $+5,750 Subtotals $68,850 397,300 Net Operating Expenses $ 328 450 Account Line -' Description Decrease. Increase From Tax Levy, State Aid and Other Local Receipts $ 655,108 State aid +$ 6851784 State charges -$ 30,676 Net State Aid +$ 655,108 "From Sick and Vacation Stabilization Fund ($ 30,500 starting balance); $ 26,700 From Free Cash $ 353,358 (reduced from. $ 1.0 million to $ 646 642 used to balance FY13 bud. et Finance Committee Report - given by Barry Berman: The Finance Committee voted 0 -7- 0 to support a $ 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. Additionally the low percentage of state reimbursement compared to Phase I of the downtown project might want us to target those. aspects of the project with the biggest benefit and fund those at a later time. ' FINCOM voted to recommend the remaining subject matter of this Article by a vote of 7 -0 -0 at.their October 17, 2012 meeting. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Presentation given by: Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Motion Carried ARTICLE 5: Rick,Schubert, Board of Selectmen moved that the Town 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. Reading Trophy & Shirt Co. in the amount of $1,090.85 for:8tn grade awards. or take any other action with respect thereto. 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: Finance Committee Report given by Paula Perry: 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 Resort: No report __—Presentation-given-by: • Sharon Angstrom See Attached 259 9%10 Vote Required Declared Unanimous by Moderator 156 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried John J Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to take up Article 15 Out of Order Motion to take Article 15 Out of Order Carried ARTICLE 15: Charlie Adams, CPDC moved that the Town 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 -, # represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language) Stephen Goldy moved to dispense of the reading of the Article Motion to Dispense Carried Section 2.0 - Definitions: 2.2.21.2 Medical Mariivana'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,.ols, 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. 2.2.2 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 ". or take any other action -with respect thereto 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. -- On-November 6 -, the- voters -of -- Massachusetts -will- vote- whetherryto- allow '- medical- Finar- ijuana - - treatment centers" in this state. These businesses would be allowed to acquire, possess, 260 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. Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report - given ;by.Phil Pacino: Recommends by a vote of 4 -0 -0 The Bylaw Committee is concerned that if the medical marijuana ballot question is approved that the possible placement of a medical marijuana treatment 'center in Reading will not result in an enhancement of the business' interests in the Town. Thus the Bylaw Committee recommends that the subject matter of this article be adopted and that treatment center not be allowed in the Town.' CPDC Report - given by Charlie Adams: < 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. Presentation given by: James Cormier, Chief of Police- See Attached • Elaine Webb, RCASA and Precinct 1 - See Attached William C Brown; Precinct 8 moved for an amendment to change IND in Table of Use from NO to YES Motion to Amend Does Not Carry After discussion among Town Meeting Members as well as Town Counsel a vote was taken= 2/3 Vote Required 113 Voted in the affirmative 39,Voted in the negative 156 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried as Originally Proposed On motion by William Brown Jr, Precinct 8 it was voted that this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7 :30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Meeting adjourned at 11 :11 PM with 156 Town Meeting Members in attendance. 261 SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High .School November 15; 2012 The meeting was called `to'order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7 :37 PM, there being a quorum present. The meeting; began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ARTICLE 6: John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved that the Town vote to transfer the sum of three hundred and nine thousand dollars ($309,000) received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in payment for development within the Town's 40R Smart Growth Zoning Districts into the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund. or take any other action with respect thereto. 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. This article will move that $309,000'to the stabilization fund It is anticipated that at the -2013 Annual Town Meeting a request will be made to appropriate all or part of these funds for road improvements consistent with the 3 to-4 year plan: Finance Committee Report - given by'David Greenfield: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote of 7 -0 -0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting. The funds represent $3,000 per affordable housing unit within the two 40R Smart Growth Districts. Passing this Article moves the funds from the general fund,, where the would ultimately, flow to free cash, to the, stabilization fund so that they may be used for their intended purpose. Bylaw Committee Revdrt:No report Presentation given by: - • Bob LeLacheur See Attached 2/3 Vote Req u i red Declared Unanimous by Moderator 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 7 Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) into the Sick Leave Stabilization Fund. or take any other action with respect thereto. 263' `Backaround: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 - given by Jeanne Borawski The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote of 7 -0 -0 at their October 17, 2012 meeting. The Finance Committee supports the use of a sick'Leave Stabilization Fund, as it allows a more accurate historic look at operating budgets, without the distortion of these one -time payments. The practice of "buying out" a retiring Town employee's sick time is being phased out.' Bylaw Committee Report: No report Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached 2/3 Vote Required Declared Unanimous by Moderator 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 8: . Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen moved that the Town 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" dated August 20, 2012 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. 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 and 156 Walnut Street, Reading, Ma" prepared by the Reading Engineering Division dated August 20, 2012, will enable the Town to 264 construct and maintain the necessary drainage improvements to alleviate the flooding Funding for the construction is available in the Storm Water Management budget. 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: 156 Walnut Street Daniel F. Fleming and Margaret A. Fleming 2,615.8 +/- SF ARTICLE O: Richard Schubert, :Board of'- Selectmen moved that the Town vote to raise by borrowing pursuant to MGL Chapter; 44, §7(1) and appropriater 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 the sum of four hundred and .twenty one thousand dollars ($ 421,`000), said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; and Stephen Goldy moved to dispense of the reading of the Article Motion to Dispense Carried that the Town vote to authorize the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or any other agency of the Town to apply fora grant or grants to be used to defray all or any part of said sewer construction and /or reconstruct! on: and related matters; and that the Town 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 that the Town 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. Back around:The MWRA's Infiltration and Inflow (I /I) Local-Financial Assistance Program_ provides support to MWRA member' communities to perform sewer rehabilitation and reduce infiltration and inflow into thesewersystem. 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. 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 • Loan pay back to the MWRA - Equal installments over a Five -Year Period beginningii one year after distribution of the funds Acceptance of the grant /loan offer will enable the to continue with its I/I 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. The Town's I/I 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` 266 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 I/I for the past several years. finance Committee Report - given by David Greenfield: The Finance Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a vote of 7 -0 -0 at their October 17,:,20.12 meeting. This continues our repairs °of sewer inflow and infiltration with favorable terms including a 45% grant. and interest free loan for the remaining 55% of this phase. Bylaw Committee Reuort:No report Presentation given by: George Zambouras - See Attached 2/3 Vote Required Declared Unanimous by Moderator 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 10: Dick Curtis moved to Indeflnitely Postpone Article 10 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Carried ARTICLE 1`1: James Bonazoli, Board of Selectmen moved that the Town vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 82, §21 and MGL Chapter 40 to discontinue a portion of Jacob Way shown as Parcel 7 on a 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 Stephen Goldy moved to dispense of the reading of the Article Motion to Dispense Carried That the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey Parcel 7 on said plan to Pulte Homes of -New England, LLC; and 267 That the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept a grant of land from Pulte Homes of New England, LLC shown on said planas Parcel 2, Parcel 3, and Parcel 4, subject to a temporary construction easement reserved by Pulte Homes on said parcels, with ♦ Parcels 2 and .3 to become part of the Jacob Way alteration, and ♦ Parcels 4 and 5, Parcel 5 formerly being a portion of Jacob Way, to become part of the South Street alteration all as shown on said plan; and That the Town vote to accept the layout of the Jacob Way and the South Street alterations as shown on a plan entitled "Alteration of Jacob Way and South Street in Reading, MA prepared by Marchionda &Associates, L.P. dated October 23, 2012. or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: 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 1and 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 Way 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 England !LLC will grant to the Town of Reading Parcel 2 containing 3,121 +/- s.f. for roadway purposes as shown on the plan entitled "'Mod'ified 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 and South Street, intersection To provide- sufficient roadway layout for the recommended' alteration of the Jacob Way /South Street' intersection Pulte Homes of New England LLC will grant to the Town of Reading Parcel 3 containing. 1,197 +/- SF. and Parcel 4 containing 3,498 +/ SF for roadway purposes as shown on the plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob 268 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 24 050'44" W a distance of 85.36 thence 102.52' along a curve turning to the right with .a radius of 250.00'; thence S 48 020'26" 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 81004'28", W a distance of 445.86' to a granite monument to be set; thence 31.76'.al6ng 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 03 019'02" E a distance of 45. 2'. to a granite monument to be set which is located at the south west terminus of Jacob Way,' as relocated; thence N 81 004728" 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 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 33 026'28" 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 56 033'32" 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. s 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 "Alteration of Jacob Way and South Street" prepared by Marchionda &' Associates, L.P. of Stoneham, MA, for the Town of Reading, dated October 23, 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 pointlocated on south line of South Street, a public, variable width right of way and the east line of land now or formerly of Murphy; 269 thence along land now or formerly of Murphy S 08 047'52" 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 56 033'32" 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: N 33 026'28" E 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: S83 °07'18" W.a distance of 128.34'; S 06 052'42" E a distance of 7.66'; S 81 012'08" W a distance of 147.66'16 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 "Alteration of Jacob Way and South Street" prepared by Marchionda;& Associates, L.P. of Stoneham, MA, for the Town of Reading, dated' October 23, 2012 The Board of Selectmen :held a public hearing on October 23, 2012 and unanimously voted in favor of the discontinuance, alteration and relocation of Jacob Way and South Street. 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 ' 270 �wm�s�,Rx��,,�..�..a� ,�.�,�� ; � �� -ei °Oe� �� P� ajL �� pp - wa =x v. .� v. �.� � 9 i 101YN0i� �GmM6lCIXa11 >vm �� t�B �� r eras v�faY' � et eww� -rye / �s�aea Finance Committee Report - given by David Greenfield: 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 Presentation given by George Zambouras See Attached 2/3 Vote Required Declared Unanimous by Moderator. 141 Town .Meeting Members-in Attendance :Motion Carried ARTICLE 12: John. Arena, Board of .Selectmen moved to see if the Town will vote to amend the Reading;- General Bylaw by adding the, following section 8.11: Section 8.11 Trash Collection No person shall collect, or cause others to collect trash, rubbish, garbage, recycling, offal or other offensive substances (whether from `dumpsters, barrels, 'or otherwise, and whether on the public way, a private way or any lot), after 9:00 PM and before 6:30 AM in any residential 'district of the Town or within 100 yards of such a. district as shown on the then current Zoning Map. or take any other action with respect thereto Backnround :.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 residential area or in any area within 100 yards of a residential area between 9:00 p'.m., and 6:30 a.m., consistent with current Board of Health regulations for residential areas. Appendix C shows on a'town -wide map the areas affected by this proposed bylaw. 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. The Public Health Division has and continues to receive frequent complaints. Finance Committee Report: No report ylaw Committee Report -,given by Phil Pacing: Recommends by a vote of 4 -0 -0 Presentation given by: • Peter Hechenblelkner -..See Attached 272 James Maughan, Precinct 4 moved to amend the word 'collect" to "transport off site by commercial vehicle ". Motion to amend does not Carry Majority Vote Declared by Moderator 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried.as Orainally Proposed `ARTICLE 13: Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved 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, James Bonazoli moved to dispense of the reading of the Article Motion to Disuense Carried 7.21-111istoric Demolition Delay 7.2.1 Purpose The purpose of this bylaw is to provide the Reading Historical Commission with a tool to assist the Commission in its efforts to preserve the'Town's heritage and to protect historically significant structures within the Town, which reflector 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. 7.2.2.2 Demolition 273 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: 0 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 7.2.3, the following process shall be followed: 274 • 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 • 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. 275 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. 7.2.4 Referral of Demolition Applications of structures on the List by, the Building 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 276 The Owner shall be responsible for submitting seven sets of the following information as a completed application prior to the scheduling of the public ` hearing; • Completed application form (if any) • Description of the structure to be demolished (the inventory is an acceptable document for this purpose); • A demolition - plan • Assessor's map or plot plan 'showing the location of the structure to be demolished on its property with reference to the neighboring properties• • Photographs of all facade elevations; • Statement of reasons for the proposed demolition and data supporting said reasons; • Description of the proposed reuse of the premises on which the structure to be demolished is located. • If applicable, the name and contact information of the Legal Representative; 7.2.5 Public Hearing The Commission will hold a' hearing' to allow all interested parties to voice their opinions and to_;present pertinent information concerning the structure, as well as its value and importance to the 'neighborhood and the Town. The Owner or the Legal Representative will present the requested demolition plan and supporting documentation. The public may present their opinions and additional relevant information. After the presentation and the public comments, the Commission will make one of two decisions: • The presented 'information is insufficient for the Commission to make a final determination on requested demolition of the Structure. Therefore, the Commission may continue the hearing. A continued hearing shall be not later than 21 days from the initial hearing and the hearing shall be closed within 30 days of the initial hearing: • The presented information is sufficient to make a final determination on the requested demolition of the Structure. Therefore, the-,Commission shall close the hearing. 7.2.6 Determination of whether the Demolition Delay is imposed Once the' Hearing is closed, a motion shall be made to determine if the loss of the structure would be detrimental to the Town when considering the purpose of this bylaw as detailed in section 7.2.1: • An affirmative vote by 4 -members of the Commission will declare that the ` structure is protected by this Bylaw, and therefore, a demolition delay of up to six (6) months is imposed beginning the date of the vote. A negative vote by the Commission (affirmative vote of less than 4 members of the Commission) will declare that the structure is not protected by this Bylaw, and the Building Inspector may issue :a permit to demolish the structure.: The Commission will notify the Building Inspector within seven (7) days- of the Commission's decision. If the notice is not received within the expiration of seven (7) days of the close of the hearing, the Building Inspector may act on the Demolition Permit Application with no further, restrictions of this bylaw. 7.2.6.1 Demolition Delay imposed The Commission shall advise the Owner and the Building Inspector of the determination that the Demolition Permit -will be delayed .up to six (6) , months. During this time, alternatives to demolition shall be considered. The 277 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 effortsto'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 ;; mposition of the delay, and /or conditions of the. imposition of the delay, byf ling 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.' Notice of the hearing shall be given to the owner, to the Commission,`and,to abutters within 300 feet of the property: 278 Within fourteen (14) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Selectmen will render a decision on the appeal. The decision shall be based on the record of the Commission's - hearing at which the Demolitions Delay was imposed; information provided by the owner or. the Commission at the Board of Selectmen hearing; consideration of the purpose of the bylaw as stated in section 7.2.1; how the structure meets the criteria established in 7.2.3.1.; the uniqueness of the structure; quality of the materials remaining on the - outside of the structure; and financial or other hardship that might be created to the owner 7.2.7 Emergency Demolition Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the Building Inspector from ordering pursuant to MGL Chapter 143 the emergency demolition of a, structure included in 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. Background: 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 Bylaw Committee Report given by Phil Pacino: Recommends with modifications by a vote of 4 -0 -0 The Bylaw Committee reviewed the subject matter of this article in great detail with both the Historic Commission and the Town Manager. Additionally, the Chair of the Bylaw Committee was a member of the working group that discussed changes to the Demolition Delay bylaw. This article is the result of all this discussion. 279 The Bylaw Committee did in its final decision make recommendations -for changes to the Article in Sections 7.2.3, 7.2.3.2 and 7.2.6.4. With these changes the Bylaw Committee feels that the changes to both the Establishment of the List of Historical Structures and the - 'Demolition belay will result in a workable document that will serve all parties well. Bylaw Committee Recommendations Changes to Article 13 Section 7.2.3 Change the second sentence to "This List shall be updated by the Commission from time to time as needed'." Section 7.2.3.2 Change last sentence -in paragraph to "A structure whose owner objects may only be included on the List if a minimum of 4 members of the Commission vote to do so." Section 7.2.6.4 Delete the sentence "Filing an appeal will not extend the delay of up to 6 months imposed under Section 7.2.6.1 of this bylaw." And replace it with "The filing of an appeal will stay the start of the 6 months imposed under Section 7.2.6.1 of this bylaw until the day following the final rendering of a decision by the Board of Selectmen on the adjudication of'the appeal:" Historical Commission Report - given,by Mark Cardono: 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. To avoid misunderstanding, demolition is defined as total destruction of a structure; demolition in no way refers to any interior or to any exterior alteration or renovation, including additions, expansions, removal of a porch, remodeling a kitchen or, bathroom, or other types of major modifications. 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 Reading Historical Commission (RHC),wrote a series of revisions to make the process more transparent and understandable.,z Much of that resultant document was used by the Town Manager to rewrite the bylaws after a Working Group laid'out the current process. While the Commission generally supports the main body of the text and believes it meets the Selectmen's objectives, if this bylaw is adopted, a couple of its key points would greatly compromise and limit the Commission's ability to maintain the historical aspects of Reading. Therefore, the RHC offers and encourages the acceptance of the following three recommendations Recommendations: 7.2.3 Commission to establish a List of Historic Structures. Add wording to allow for the removal of :a structure from the List- after it is demolished, which would enable the maintenance of an accurate List. 7.2.3.2 Owners Appeal of addition of a structure to the list. Modify the votes needed "to an,affirmatiVe vote by 4 members 7.2.6.4 Appeal of Imposition to the Demolition Delay. Remove this appeal process from the bylaw. The Commission cannot support inclusion of an appeal. process after, a short term demolition moratorium is enacted, which by its nature, has a built -in rescission. Incorporating this appeal,7 as written, would severely diminish the bylaw's purpose and its effectiveness. 280 Overview of Changes and Rationales: The Commission is in agreement with the Bylaw Committee's report that supports, the intent of the first two recommendations above. The-third, if adopted over the RHC's staunch objection must incorporate safeguards to prevent overly hasty and /or frivolous appeals and to circumvent a reduction in the six- month time allocation for the Demolition Delay, the RHC offers two Alternative Recommendations if the majority chooses` to retain this section of the bylaw: 1. If the Selectmen vote to release a property from the Demolition Delay, the vote should be the same super majority vote to which the RHC is held during the initial inclusion of the structure on the List and 2. If the Selectmen vote to deny an Appeal for Demolition Delay, the six -month Demolition Delay time period should begin the day after the Selectmen's vote. Specific Changes and Detailed Rationales; Recommendation 1:'Section 7.23, 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 u dated from time to time as. needed when properties are added to,or subtracted from the List of Historic Structures. The List shalt also be provided on the :Town's web, site or other electronic means of publishing information to the community.*- This is an editorial change to add the phrase following the demolition of the property," after the words "or subtracted ". • Point of clarification - List Update Currently, there are no ;provisions in the bylaw to remove a demolished property from the List. This phrase would allow the Commission 'to update the List and to have such an accurate List available for the Building, Inspector. Note: this removal from the List does not remove theproperty, from the Town'of Reading's Historical and Architectural Inventory, as this is a permanent record of Reading's past. Recommendation 2: 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 C .........6....9 of he 281 The RHC considers this to be an appropriate appeal and is not objecting to this addition to the Demolition Delay Bylaw. 'However, we are offering one modification to this section: 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' Rationale: • Higher Standard Requiring a unanimous vote. of 5 members imposes a higher standard than required in nearly all other Town bodies, and the change to an affirmative vote of 4 members (a super majority) maintains consistency throughout the Demolition Delay Bylaw. 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. Additional Information Submitted`by Property Owner for'RHC's consideration for appeal 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. Recommendation 3: 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 strdcture 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 owner never loses his /her right to demolish his /her structure, as a Delay 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. Therefore, the RHC's' recommendation is to remove the entire 7.2.6.4 section. 282 Rationales for this recommendation follow: The demolition delay was reduced from 12 months to 6 months afthe 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 automatically rescinded after the 6 -month period. This automatic rescission is unlike other decisions made; by other Town, boards, which are permanent. Therefore, no appeal is necessary. • Section 7.2.6.4 is redundant and hence unnecessary. Working with the RHC early on in the process may result in an early release from the delay, per section 7.3.6.2 Release of Delay. The Bylaw encourages owners and the RHC to work collaboratively to find an alternative to demolition which is acceptable to the owner. It encourages people to work together without creating animosity or adversarial positions. • ` 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. ..Thank you for considering these three recommendations from the Reading Historical Commission to Article 13. Include in Appendix D and E are: ♦ A copy,of an information flyer that the RHC uses for information to the community about the Demolition Delay Bylaw,and ♦ A copy of an inventory form developed by the Massachusetts Historical Commission as referenced in the proposed bylaw Presentation, given by: • Peter Hechenbleikner See Attached On motion made by Andrew Grimes, Precinct 4 it was voted to move the question. 2/3 Vote Required 106> Voted in the affirmative 28 Voted in the negative 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion to Move the Ouestion Carried Amendment # 4 Mark Cardono, Historical Commission moved to amend Article 13 by removing section 7.2.6.4 283 delay, 7.2.6.4 ftpeall of the of, Demolition Delay delay, by filing the Bea r-d'ef,Seleettmen a Written hetuee ef appeal within will net extend the delay ef uP to 6 Fflenths ander seetien 7.2.6.1 ef this bylaw. Within twenty : , Representative, fer- the ' the,hear ng shall be given te the , ,, and te abutters within .309 feet ef the pr-epeFtY.; I A/:FY47t in. fe'urteen (14) days of the""een el"-the hC�7Tg; t fp Beard of C i L -'�� FendCF a deeisie'n en the - a'p'peanl — The a eeisi f 9f-s rha-ii- be- based - on- the - reegrd - rn f -t m e . ewne. Amendment #4 Motion Did Not Carry Amendment # Phil Pacino, -Bylaw Committee moved to amend Article 13 = Edit section '7.2.6.4 as follows: Delete the sentence "Filing an appeal will not extend the delay of up to .6 months imposed under Section 7.2.6.1 of the bylaw". - And - replace it with "The filing of an appeal will stay the start of the 6 months imposed under Section 7.2.6.1 of this bylaw until the day following the final rendering of a decision by the Board of Selectmen on the adjudication of the appeal." 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 ef an appeal will net exten'd the delay ef up te 6 mefiths er seet',en -7.2;6.1.ef this bylaw. The filing of an appeal will stay the start of the 6 months imposed under Section 7.2.6.1 of this bylaw until the day following the final rendering of a decision by the Board of Selectmen on the adjudication of. he appeal. Counted `Voted 80 Voted in the affirmative 5o Voted in the negative 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance 284 Amendment #3 Motion Carried Amendment # 2 Phil Pacino, Bylaw Committee moved to amend Article 13 Change the second sentence in the first paragraph of Section 7.2.3 from "This List shall be updated from time to time as needed when properties are added to or subtracted from the List of Historic Structures" to "This List shall be updated by the Commission from time to time as needed„ 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 by the Commission from time to time as needed pFepeFtt added to eim subtracted ;, -em the List eiF-rHosterreStrueta The List shall also be provided on the Town's web site or other electronic means of publishing information to the community. Amendment #2 Motion Carried Amendment # 1 Phil Pacino, Bylaw ,Committee moved to amend Article 13 - Change the last sentence of Section 7.23.2 from "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" to "A structure whose owner objects may only be included on the List of Historic Structures if a minimum of 4 members of the Commission vote to do so." 7.23.2 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 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 F >.....b ,. ,, a minimum of four (4) members of the Commission vote to do so. Amendment #1 Motion Carried Majority Vote Declared by Moderator 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried 'as Amended 285 ARTICLE 14: James Maughan, Conservation Commission moved that the Town vote to amend Reading General Bylaw Article 1, Section 1.8 Non- Criminal Civil Disposition of ,Certain Violations of the Bylaw, by; Stephen Goldy moved to dispense of the reading .of the Article Motion to Dispense Carried changing the title to read: Non - Criminal Civil Disposition of Certain Violations of the Bylaw 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 /Regulation Enforcing Person Penalty Penalty Penalty Section Title : First Second Additional Offense Offense' Offenses 7.1 Wetlands Protection Conservation Commission, Conservation Administrator Regulation a. Failure to file a Notice of Intent or $ ,Section 2.H. Request for Determination of Applicability' 300.00 and to receive a valid Order of Conditions or Determination of applicability prior to activity. b. Failure to promptly comply with an $ Enforcement Order 300.00 c. Failure to record Order of Conditions at $ 25.00 the Registry of Deeds prior to activit . 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 properly Warning $ 25.00 $ 100.00 maintain erosion controls er project) f. Failure to comply with any-Condition of $ 25:00 an 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 $ 50.00 Bylaw and Regulations after the expiration of a valid Order of Conditions or ' Determination of Applicability. Background: Article 14 makes two changes to the Town 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 Counsel 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. Town Meeting has the option of approving the specific chart of fines included in the article, in order for them.to be able to be enforced through non - criminal disposition, Town Meeting does not have the ability to change the fines - only the Conservation Commission can do that. If Town Meeting does not approve the schedule of fines, then enforcement of the, regulations may be done only through criminal' enforcement. Finance Committee Report: No report: Bylaw Committee Report -given by Stephen Crook: Recommends by a vote of 4 -0 -0: Presentation given by: • Peter Hechenbleikner - See Attached • James Maughan --See Attached Majority Vote Declared by Moderator. 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 16: Charlie Adams, 'CPDC moved that the Town 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) Richard Schubert moved to dispense of the reading of the Article `Motion to Dispense Carried 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 287 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 'Required Spaces: Off - street Parking and Loading Spaces are required to,be provided in accordance with the following provisions: -6.1.1.1 Noland 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 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) &kifig areas, er- leading and unleading areas shall be pfevided in the afneants deter-mine the pr-eper- `Special Perm it.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; 288 (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. 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 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 fora 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 289 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 %0 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. 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 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 Parking 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: 290 Allow for, Shared Parkins. 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 - Bylaw Committee Report-. given by Stephen Crook: Recommends by a vote of 4 -0 -0, The Bylaw Committee reviewed this article and agrees with the intent of the article. The article will help the Town with the definitions, understandings and interpret with regard.to parking issues. The lBylaw committee in reviewing the article did make some numbering suggestions so the proposed Zoning Bylaws changes will, fit into the Zoning Bylaws properly. CPDC Report - given by Charlie Adams: 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 th'e Town. i The September 24, 2012 Article 16 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 7:30 p.m. The public hearing was closed hat'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. Presentation given by: • Jean Delios - See Attached 2/3 Vote Required Declared Unanimous by Moderator 141 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to adjourn the 2012 Subsequent Town Meeting sine die at 10:52 PM with 141 Town Meeting Members in attendance. Motion Carried A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemm - Town Clerk 291 ,- Town of Reading, MA £ 3 Retirement* Economic Development * Collections Cultural Gounc�l p Fite Highway- Elde'r %Human Services * Treasurer Police. 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Ammal:Control ry. ry lnspectionslZoning *' Human Resources Telecommun� ,, ons Recreation Planning Technology Sohd_Waste S.treet°Lighting Public Health *' Trust Funds " Snowltce� Gontrl Veterans °Services WaterSupply %Distri ution Sewer Cpliectio flown Forest * - Stormwater --- Dashed Line indicates a relationship between an elected Board and the Department or Division Italic Designates positions appointed by the Board of Selectman * Designates an elected or appointed Commission, Board or Committee that works within that'Division 292 ACCOUNTING COMMUNITYSERVICES ; , FINANCE Assistant - UBRAl2Y P,UBLIC,SAFETY PU`BLIC,WOR�Commu Town Accountant nty 5erv�ce Ditocto rtTown Planner Town' Managed Library L)ire'ctor 'Pahcetfire Gtiiefs- Di receor of Public rks Finance Director Emergency Management Assessment* Library ` Engingering Conservation * - Accounting , Retirement* Economic Development * Collections Cultural Gounc�l p Fite Highway- Elde'r %Human Services * Treasurer Police. Equipment Mainten` nce Historical* Town Clerk ParkslForest /Ce "m 'te West Street Historical" ElectionsfRe' stration `. Ammal:Control ry. ry lnspectionslZoning *' Human Resources Telecommun� ,, ons Recreation Planning Technology Sohd_Waste S.treet°Lighting Public Health *' Trust Funds " Snowltce� Gontrl Veterans °Services WaterSupply %Distri ution Sewer Cpliectio flown Forest * - Stormwater --- Dashed Line indicates a relationship between an elected Board and the Department or Division Italic Designates positions appointed by the Board of Selectman * Designates an elected or appointed Commission, Board or Committee that works within that'Division 292 READING PUBLIC LIBRARY Transformation! For years we have envisioned a library that would meet the needs and expectations of Reading's citizens. The lovely and well -worn Highland School 'building that has served as the library's home for the past thirty years is showing its age and wear. In spite of diligent efforts, it is difficult to provide efficient and effective twenty -first century library services in a nineteenth- century school building that hasn't been fully adapted and burgeoning problems have taken a toll on budgeting and planning efforts. In January 2011, after years of planning and study, the library applied for a State Construction Grant which was favorably reviewed. The State approved a plan presented by the Reading Public Library calling for a complete renovation of the current 31,000 SF Library building and a 7,596 square foot addition on the east side. State Administration, however, did not fully fund its Library Construction program and Reading was placed at the top of a long wait- list,`'pending State capital funding. No one could say for certain when the state construction grants would actually begin to flow again. The project had to be put on hold. In October 2012, after almost two years on the wait list, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners notified Reading that its General Construction Provisional Grant award of $5,105,114 was available. The award is conditional upon the Town's securing funding for its share of the project cost by June 2013. The Library presented a brief overview of the Building Program at the.November 2012 Town Meeting. At their meetings in January 2013, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee voted to recommend the project to a Special Town Meeting in January 2013. The question of a general vote to secure local funding for the project went before Town Meeting Members in January_ 2013, who voted to place it on the town's general election ballot in April 2013 as debt exclusion. Background and Planning Since- 2007, the Reading Public Library Trustees and the Town administration have acknowledged that the current library building requires a major capital investment in order to function into the future. After consulting with community members, town and facilities staff, and administration, the Trustees engaged -a team of professionals, including engineers and architects to perform a building assessment of the current library to .gauge its long -term suitability as a library and its capacity to serve the Town for the next twenty years. Based on the subsequent report and approval from the Town, Trustees applied for a General Construction 'Grant to modernize the facility while preserving the historic character and comfortable feel of the current library. The design specifications required the continued use of the Highland School, sensitivity to the neighborhood setting, and that the project is minimally disruptive both during and after construction. 293 While everyone works hard to keep the library looking clean and comfortable; and high ceilings, bright windows, and .a cheerful decor make it feel spacious and open; there are both structural and system issues that interfere with the library's ability to function. In spite of the best efforts to keep up with repairs and preventative maintenance, there has been an increase of costly and urgent issues in recent years. Moreover, when the old Highland School building was converted for library use in 1.983, it was done on a cost - conservative basis using local funding exclusively. The final budget of $997,000 did not address major items such as floor loading, roof restoration, electrical service, HVAC, windows, and other structural and functional issues. Here's a brief list of some of the problems that need to be addressed: • Floor Load built originally as a school, the wooden floors were not sufficiently reinforced to withstand typical library load. That is why most of the adult collections at the Library are in the basement. • " Building envelope — including inadequate insulation, poor drainage, damaged gutters and downspouts, etc. • Windows — all of the. windows on the main and second floor need to be replaced, except eight that were done at great expense and time a few years ago. The most of these windows are original to the 11`7 -year -old building and are not energy efficient or, in some cases, functioning. • Roof the roof leaks. Leaks that have overflowed the buckets in the attic, or sprung up in unexpected places have - caused water damage in the children's room ceiling and some of the materials in the children's collection. • Masonry the exterior of the library has suffered erosion from water and other environmental factors, leading to additional water leakage and damage in the building, particularly the basement. The brick needs to be repointed and masonry repaired. • Electrical while the service coming into the library is sufficient, the power distribution within the building is grossly insufficient. Most of the building lacks adequate outlets to support laptops use, .essential lighting, or modern equipment like copiers, laminators, scanners, and computers and printers. There are many other major system problems that include ventilation, heating and. cooling, accessibility, data lines, security and safety, and energy inefficiency. Codes have changed drastically in the thirty -years and the overall structures and systems are overdue for replacement and upgrades. The Addition In order to qualify for the construction grant award, the library's design plans have to include sufficient functional space for the library to serve the community for at least twenty years. Based on modest (10% o) growth predicted for Reading, some functional areas are severely inadequate and need to be relocated and expanded. These include space for quiet reading and 294 silent study, space for _children's programs, space for more computers for public use, and expanded and accessible conference and meeting rooms. In order to conform with current building codes, address the growth that has taken place since 1983, and fix major structural, accessibility, safety, and security issues, the plan calls for a two -story addition on the east side. Functionality, behind- the - scenes is also sorely lacking. Circulation of library materials has almost doubled since 1983, to over 500,000 annually. The library received over 200,000 visitors last year and has over 16,000 active library card users. Over the past 30 years, the library has added essential services including computers for public.use, teen services, book discussion groups, tax form distribution, museum pass program, parent /child storytimes, Singalongs, and places for group study. Inter- library lending, which moves 70,000 books in and out of the library through delivery every year, has had a major impact on the circulation department which is not equipped to handle 12 -15 heavy bins of books every day. The Future While we recognize the rapid growth of digital formats, we know that there will continue to be a need for public spaces, learning together, and a place to explore books and other print materials. The plan that has-been developed for the future recognizes the Reading Public Library as a beloved center of the community. It is planned with flexible spaces for public use and a cost - effective design to deliver library services for young and old to explore their world and discover their future through books and other media, programs, and with the expert assistance of librarians trained to navigate the ongoing explosion of knowledge and information and online learning. Wherever the future of "the book" lies, people will continue to seek out a place to learn and ,grow and discuss and explore, to build community, and to be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable people who understand how to make the latest gadgets and gizmos work! HIGHLIGHTS OF 2012 New Integrated Library System (ILS) Evergreen In May 2012, the Reading Public Library and all NOBLE network libraries migrated to a new ILS (Integrated Library System) called Evergreen, after 13 years working with Innovative Interfaces software. This was a major transition and a remarkable accomplishment for library staff to learn a whole new way of doing every detail of their already - complicated jobs! The migration necessitated months of training, study and practice with all -new approaches to all of , the system modules. The library's three trainers did an outstanding job learning to work with the new software and dedicated enormous amount of thought and' creativity to develop training sessions in manageable pieces for all library staff members. In addition, all library staff attended a series of NOBLE and in -house trainings, ;practice, and Q &A sessions. Months of group and individual Evergreen training culminated in an all -staff live training session on May 17. Librarians prepared online and print tools for the public to use with the new interface. On May 29 the system came up and library staff was well prepared to introduce the public to the new .system. Library Evergreen trainers coordinated the transition to our new catalog system. Staff offered daily one -on -one instruction to the public on our Evergreen catalog 295 system. Trainers continued,to meet regularly to respond to staff inquiries and report or-manage difficulties with speed and data, while continuing staff training and public promotion. Personnel Reference Librarian Nancy Aberman, M.L.S., retired in 2012 after 29 years in Massachusetts libraries. Nancy's; commitment to lifelong education and outstanding public library service inspire all of us to strive for excellence in service and dedication to our profession. Nancy's creative and innovative approach to her;work led her to begin the award - winning LiveWires series of programs, strengthen the library Take -Out service for homebound delivery, and develop and deploy: volunteer services at whole new levels. Her leadership in reference and readers' advisory set new benchmarks for building our knowledge base and community- responsive programming. We are proud to have had her among us, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter! We also said goodbye_ to Nancy Hunt in 2012; after 15 years of working part-time in the Circulation Department. Unfailingly dedicated and loyal, Nancy's cordial and cheerful presence and her careful attention to detail are sorely missed on processing late books and handling the interlibrary requests. We wish Nancy a happy retirement. We were delighted to , welcome Andrea Fiorillo, M.L.S., as Reference and Senior Services Librarian in 20J2.' previous experience as a social worker, in school and public libraries, as 'a customer service representative, and her great job doing community programming as Adult Services librarian in another Massachusetts town, combined, to -bring a fresh approach and new insight into her position at the Reading Public Library. Amy Lannon, M.L.S., who since 2003 served as a Reference and Young Adult Services Librarian at Reading Public Library and who led the design and development of the library's website and social media presence, ` was promoted to Assistant Director in 2012 after the resignation of Dorota Socha. Amy brings a great range of skills and quick- thinking attributes to the position and has demonstrated her vision of 21St Century, library services'repeatedly in her practical and thoughtful approach to problem solving and implementing new public services. Hannah Gavalis, M.L.S., was hired as =a Reference and Young Adult Services Librarian to fill the vacancy created by Amy's promotion. Hannah recentlyearned her Master's in Library Science at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and interned at the Library of Congress where she worked with local history, and genealogy materials., Hannah brings public service experience in academic and public libraries,' great ideas and enthusiasm, an outstanding service ethic, and a- solid understanding of teens' developmental and educational requirements to her new position at Reading Public Library. Internship We welcomed an Intern from the Simmons Master's of Library Science program in the Spring. The 120 -hour internship' provided our intern from Minnesota a rotation in each of the library's divisions and gave her brief but substantive experience as a cataloger, administrator, reference, circulation, or children's librarian. Both parties benefited from this experience; the intern gaining from staff expertise and real life situations, and staff gaining from the renewal and refreshment 296 of mentoring, demonstrating first -hand how the profession's, core values are enacted in public service, and fresh ideas and a new . approach to familiar choices. Because of our active engagement in the Massachusetts Library_ Association as committee chairs and President, she also learned a great deal about participating ;in professional " association_ activities, and accompanied me to the State House to .present the Association's ;Advocacy award to a State Representative and call on our Reading legislative delegation to brief them on library issues. International Guests The library was also pleased in the Spring to welcome two Pakistani visitors, Altaf Gohar and Shehryar Sikander to the library on a Friday afternoon as part of a Massachusetts; Municipal Association professional partnership ° program during their visits to several town government departments in Reading and nearby. They, were delighted with the tour of the library. and eager to learn about library resources and the tradition and value of free and open locally - funded public libraries. Legislative Breakfast In October the library hosted the Northeast Massachusetts, Library Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by the Massachusetts Library Association. Reading Town and Reading Library staff and the MLA Committee welcomed legislators, supporters, trustees, Friends, and, others from communities in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium and the North of Boston Library network. EBooks `Reading's EBook usage nearly doubled in 2012 from 3;654 checkouts in 2011 to 7,011 checkouts in 2012. In 2012 we again offered a special evening program Ebooks! EReaders! EGads! to help residents figure out how to download free library ebooks onto their digital devices. Reading citizens also took advantage of drop -in workshops, an online help page, updated print guides, and Kindles and Nooks for loan. The most popular downloaded title system -wide was The Help. 735 Reading residents signed up as new users in 2012. CHILDREN'S DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012 2012 broke the previous -high record for children's circulation: 176,125! It marks a 10% o increase over last year and breaks the previous record for children's circulation set in 2009. Way to go Reading children and parents and teachers! Curious Science Grant The library was awarded a federal grant in October to promote science literacy for children in grades 3 -5 on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) topics. Two Reading children's librarians attended training at Framingham State where they visited the official NASA - affiliated Curriculum' Center and went on a "Flight to Mars" at the Christa McAuliffe Center. With this grant the library will ignite interest and encourage the 'natural science curiosity of upper elementary students by providing hands -on STEM activities and resource materials. 17 297 programs in areas such as engineering, computer programming, animation, physics, biology, chemistry, and forensics are planned. Sensory Storytime Another innovative program is the very successful monthly Sensory Storytime for children, on the autism spectrum and their typically developing peers. Developed by. librarian Ashley Waring, the program has received national attention and Ashley has been a featured speaker at state and regional conferences. Outreach We worked with Reading Girl Scouts; Science Olympiad Team; Reading Recreation- Division and the Reading ,School Department to develop and plan the Curious Science grant; and the Moms Club of Reading, Parents of Tots, Connect the Tots, the EMARC sponsored autism support group; and Reading RISE preschool to develop and promote the Sensory StoryTime.' We appreciate our partners and friends throughout the community who so willingly share their knowledge and resources to help us offer high- quality programs and educational experiences for Reading children and families. Thank You Every year it is a pleasure and a privilege to thank the many people and organizations who make it possible for the library to succeed in its mission to serve all the people of Reading. To the Reading Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Reading Public Library, I offer deep gratitude for your ongoing commitment to the library and your tireless work on its behalf, you connect us directly with the community in more ways than we can count, and your financial and moral support humble us and honor us as we strive to live up to the goals your organizations help to establish. We thank you all! Our volunteers, from the NetGuides to the summer Volunteens to the volunteers who perform so many behind - the - scenes tasks like newspaper indexing, helping in technical. services and with digitization, assisting with programs, offering programs as experts; and delivering books to the readers who can't come to the library, we say thank you over and over again. While we wish we could personally thank you every time you're here, please know that we are always aware of the great work you do and the great service you provide! To our generous and loyal donors, to the wonderful and faithful and hard- working staff, and this terrific community of supporters and friends, thank you for all you do every day to keep this fine library afloat. Your work and support are crucial to the library's success. This year I would like to offer personal thanks and praise for the Library's Board of Trustees. Their leadership, 'drive, and perseverance to transform the library from its nineteenth- century roots to a twenty - first century model of excellence have been inspirational and awe inspiring'. They have shown their commitment to bring anew improved library to Reading through endless meetings, debates, presentations, and Town Meetings. They've demonstrated their dedication to enhancing library services and programs, and lifelong education and literacy and the staff of the library join me in thanking them from all of us. 298 Circulation (Total) 511,235* Direct Circulation - Adult & YA 263,408* Direct — Children's 176,125* Interlibrary loans (I.L.L.) 71,702* Visitors 204,118 Volunteer Service Hours 1,965'' Library Collections (Total) 122,589 Books` 101,490 Video, DVDs, CDs 21,099 Electronic Content 5928^ Magazine Subscriptions 310 Electronic Subscriptions 23 Meeting Room Bookings 653 Reference Consultations 68,366 Pro ram Attendance (Total) 21,454 Adults & Young Adults 5,315 Children 16339 Museum Passes (27 passes) Borrowed 1,639 * Denotes all -time record high for Reading Public Library • ^ Doubled since 2011 READING PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF ROSTER Administration Director - Ruth S. Urel1 Assistant Director — Amy Lannon Administrative Assistant — Kathryn Melesciuc Reference Division Division Head - Lorraine Barry Adult & Elder Services Librarian - Andrea Fiorillo Local History Librarian — Rachel Baumgartner 299 Young Adult Librarians Susan L. Beauregard, Hannah Gavalis Promotional Services Librarian — Kathleen Miksis Reference Librarian — Eileen Barrett Technical Services Division Head- Jamie Penney Senior Library Associate Allison Sloan Senior Technician - Dawn Colford Page — Judy A. Newton Circulation Divisions Division Head Michelle A. Filleul, Senior Library Associate — Patrice A. O'Donnell Technicians — Donna Beaulieu Maureen Conwell Mary Ellen Downey Susan R. Haggerty Louise Hetherington Danielle Kimerer Meaghan F. Knton Carol Macomber Joanne H. Penta Christine Rutigliano Pages — Sonia Aggarwal Diane Furlong' Neftali Gonzalez Lisa Li Molly O'Donnell Children's Department Division Head -, Corinne Fisher Children's Librarians — Brenda Wettergreen, Rachel Baumgartner, Ashley Waring, Kathryn Geoffrion Scannell, Megan White Senior Library Associate Mary McIntire Pages — Meaghan Coughlin Jacquelyn Saunders Grace Stroman Theresa Teixeira Custodian John Davis Reading Public Library Board of Library Trustees David P. Hutchinson, Chair Term expires 2014 Richard Curtis, Vice Chair . Term expires 201 300 Alice W. Collins, Secretary Term expires 2015 Cherrie Dubois Term expires 2013 Andrew Grimes Term expires 2015 Victoria V. Yablonsky Term expires 2014 Reading Public Library Foundation, Inc. Officers 2012 Bill Hecht, President Bob Nordstrand, Vice President Bruce Austin, Secretary Amy Coumounduros, Treasurer Foundation Board of Directors: John Brzezenski Lynne Cameron - Elise Ciregna Dick Curtis Jerry Fiore Russ Graham Barbara Mulvey Maria Silvaggi Friends of Reading Public Library` President Beth Klepeis Vice President — OPEN Treasurer - Cathy Hoodlet Assistant Treasurer — Fran Sansalone Recording Secretary -Jean Clark Membership — Anne Schofield Publicity - Lynda Zarrow At -Large Members — Eleanor Delaney, Suzy Axelson, Joanne Swanson Concert Series — Lynne Freeman, Jenny DiMuzio Newsletter - Christine Hylan House Tour — Cherrie Dubois Holiday Book Sales — Leslie Haley 301 TOWN OF READING. FIRE DEPARTMENT 2012 Annual Report The Reading Fire Department is responsible for four major functions: fire suppression, fire prevention, the emergency medical system and emergency management. This Department. is also responsible to coordinate and apply for all reimbursements for State and Federal disaster declarations. The Reading Fire Department provides emergency medical treatment at the Advanced Life Support level (ALS) of care to sick and injured patients. This '`is the highest level of pre - hospital care available and we are continually expanding this program as the budget permits. Emergency management continues to expand in importance. The primary goal for Emergency Management is to identify areas of vulnerability' to the community, to prepare for all disasters whether natural or manmade, to coordinate the response of a wide range of agencies and assist in' the recovery phase. A secondary goal is to ensure the Town of Reading is in compliance with all Federal and State requirements to enable the community to remain eligible to receive reimbursement for Federal and State disaster declarations. In °2012 the Town of Reading and the Reading Municipal Light Department received- a total of $367,848 in reimbursement for eligible costs incurred in response to the storms in 2011. Emergency Activity In 2012 this Department responded to-3,151 emergency incidents of which 2,049 were requests for medical assistance and 1,102 were requests for fire and other emergency responses. Of these, 108 were classified as structure fires and were required to be reported to the State Fire Marshal. The leading fire cause in Reading was cooking related and this is consistent with 'State data. Significant Events On Monday, October 29 Hurricane Sandy struck, Reading. Firefighters responded to 45 emergencies. Three homes sustained damage;, one of these homes, located on , Belmont Street, was severely damaged by a tree that fell through the roof. Reading Firefighters also responded with mutual aid to Woburn to assist with a structure fire. On Sunday; August 5, fire broke out in an--occupied home located at 144 Grove Street. When Firefighters. arrived on the scene, fire was discovered in the attic and an interior wall. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the involved areas. On July 5, a fire began in the engine area of our Ladder Truck while Firefighters were returning from an emergency response.: Firefighters were able to confine the fire, damage to the area of origin. However, the fire caused damage to the engine components and wiring. To ensure the Town's interest was protected, the Town's insurance company was requested to hire an independent fire investigator to examine the track and determine the cause and origin of the fire. As a result, the investigator determined the fire began as a result of a fuel leak caused by ,a 302 broken fuel ;line connected to the after - treatment regeneration device. This system did have two manufacturer recalls and those repairs were made to the engine. Although the engine was no longer under warrantee, all repairs to the truck were paid by the engine manufacturer. The , Boston Fire Department loaned a ladder truck to us while repairs were made so the community would have a ladder truck in service. On Friday, May- 18, our Engine 2 responded mutual aid to assist Winchester Fire Department in extinguishing a 3 alarm structure fire in a single family home located at 2 Copley Street. On Monday July 16, our Engine 2 responded mutual aid to Woburn for a gasoline tanker rollover on Route 128. The tanker carried 9,500 gallons of gasoline and it was estimated that approximately 7,000 gallons were released. Route 128 was shut down due to the crash and a hotel and restaurant were evacuated. Some of the released gasoline entered a storm drain system, wetlands and a small stream that flowed to the area of Normac Road, Woburn. On Sunday, December 2. Engine 2 responded to Wakefield to assist with their third alarm fire in a 2 Y2 story wood frame multifamily building on Lake Street. On Thursday, December 06 Engine 2 responded to Wilmington to assist with a fire in a single story residential building. Emergency Medical Services The Reading Fire Department provides an Advanced Life Support Level (ALS) of care to the community and this allows Reading Firefighters to treat patients with a wide variety, of medications and sophisticated treatment techniques. This level of care is ,essential to patients who are :experiencing a medical emergency that is an immediate threat to their lives.Our emergency; medical program is coordinated by Firefighter Joseph Lapolla and Firefighter Garret Antanavica. The Reading Fire Department responded to 2,049 medical incidents in 2011 and transported 1,088 patients. Of the patients transport ed approximately 60 % required Advanced Life Support treatment. A review of emergency medical response by category indicates the four highest, medical responses are for trauma, cardiac disorders, respiratory disorders and altered mental status. This year the Board of Selectmen issued a proclamation. designating May 20 -26, 2012 as Emergency Medical Services Week for the Town of Reading. Reading Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management is an active component of the Department. Housed within Reading's Emergency Management Agency are three components: Emergency Management, the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the North East Homeland Security Region (NERAC). NERAC is one of the 5 Massachusetts homeland security regions created by the Executive Office of Public Safety. 303 Federal and State legislation requires every community in the country to have a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The LEPC identifies areas where the population is most at risk from, a hazardous materials release, facilities and transportation routes that contain hazardous materials and resources that would be used to mitigate an incident. To pool resources the Town .of, Reading has joined with other communities and formed the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee. The Mystic Regional Emergency; Planning Committee has grown to nineteen member communities and is designed to facilitate the sharing of resources in the event of an emergency. The Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee has Full Certification Status by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. The" Reading Fire Department has developed a Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan to meet both Federal and State statutory planning requirements. For the Town of Reading, the Fire Chief is the Local Emergency Planning Committee Chairman. Keeping current with State and Federal requirements is required to remain eligible for reimbursement of expenses when a Presidential Disaster Declaration is granted. Middlesex County received Presidential Disaster Declarations for the October 29 -30, 2011 Snow Storm and Tropical Storm Irene that occurred on August 28, 2011. In 2012 we filed for reimbursement to recover 75 % of our allowable expenses for these two disaster declarations. As a result of those filings the Town of Reading and Reading Municipal Light Department recovered a total $367,848. In March of 2012 the Town of Reading received $20,779 for costs responding to;, Tropical Storm Irene (August of 2011). In August of 2012 the Reading Municipal Light Department recovered $306,545 for their costs of responding to the October 29 -30, 2011 Snow Storm and the Town of Reading received $40,524: Fire Prevention Lieutenant Paul Jackson is assigned the position of Day Officer. The Day Officer is responsible to ensure that all life safety systems for new construction and, renovations are designed and installed properly. This requires pre- construction meetings; plan review, code research . and continual site visits to ensure proper installation. In 2012 several building renovations were monitored and these included Pulte Homes, 30 Haven Street and Johnson Woods. For existing buildings, the Day Officer is responsible to ensure all life safety systems are maintained properly. Other -areas , of responsibility include ensuring the safety and code compliance of flammable and combustible product storage and coordinating the maintenance of Department vehicles. Lieutenant Jackson is involved in school safety initiatives. He is an active member of the NEMLEC (North East Metropolitan Law Enforcement Counsel) Stars Program. This program is designed to assist school systems to prepare and respond to a wide variety of threats in the school environment. 304 Regional Initiatives We have four Department members who serve on specialized regional response teams. One Firefighter serves on the State Hazardous Materials Team, three personnel serve on the Essex County Technical Rescue Team. SAFE and Community Education Firefighter John Jenks coordinates the Reading Fire Department's S.A.F.E. Program. This fire safety education program is delivered in the Reading Public School System and continues to receive a high level of support from School Administrators and children.: This program is funded by a;$5,265 grant provided by the State. Our SAFE program features an in -house developed age appropriate curriculum for each grade level K through 5. Reading Firefighters trained as S.A.F.E educators visit each school classroom of Kindergarten through grade 5 to deliver the fire prevention and anti - smoking message. Firefighters use a new specially designed trailer that is shared by the Metrofire District to present a very real fire scenario to the students. Using this training aid, the children are taught life saving skills in a controlled setting that is not possible to duplicate in the classroom. The S.A.F.E Trailer is available to the Reading Fire Department and 34 'other communities in the greater Boston area free of charge. Fire Alarm The municipal fire alarm system in :Reading is in good condition. This is a direct result of the planning, care, and maintenance given to the system by our dedicated Fire Alarm Technicians, Brian_ Ryan, Michael Holmes and Bruce Ayer. When appropriate, we are connecting new and remodeled buildings to the municipal fire alarm system to ensure a rapid response to an incident. In addition to servicing and maintaining the municipal fire alarm system the Fire Alarm Technicians put up and take down the Town of Reading's flag display. and Christmas decorations from the decorative light poles in Reading Square. These displays'take a considerable amount of time to install and remove, Training In September of 2012 the Reading and Wakefield Fire Departments completed our joint, training program that was funded by a Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant program adminisered by FEMA. To expand the program's impact, we invited members of the Woburn, Wilmington and Melrose Fire Departments to participate in the following three two- =day training programs: . Emergency Vehicle Operator, Ladder Operations, and Pump Operator. _ Personnel Captain Peter Marchetti was selected as the Reading Fire Department's Firefighter of the Year. Captain Marchetti was selected by a majority of Department members for his work on 305 maintaining our emergency breathing equipment, his efforts , in community outreach and in coordinating our Open House activities. He was recognized at the Reading and North Reading Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, March 28. On Monday, July 30, our newest Firefighter, John Keough, began his training program. Firefighter Keough was hired to replace a Firefighter who was retiring. Conclusion Over the last year we have striven to make advancements in all areas of the Department. We . have increased the level of training for our personnel, introduced new technology and equipment and aggressively pursued resources through public safety grants. The Advanced Life Support Program has been expanded to all fire apparatus and continues to provide Reading residents with the highest level of emergency medical care in this area. The condition of our fire apparatus, is excellent and this increases our efficiency and capability at the scene of emergency. I would like to thank all Town Officers, Boards, Departments, members of the Reading Fire Department and especially the citizens of Reading for their continued high level of support and. assistance. Respectfully submitted, Gregory J. Burns Chief of Fire Department Reading Fire Department Roster Chief of Department Gregory J. Burns Captains Kenneth N Campbell Philip B. Boisvert Paul F. Guarino Peter L. Marchetti Lieutenants Paul D. Jackson' Richard L.S. Nelson David T. Ballou Mark F. Dwyer Richard A. Puopolo Firefighters Daniel Cahoon William VanHorn Paul Dalton Michael Holmes Lisa Palermo Ryan Buckley David Roy Michael Wood Joseph Lapolia Robert McCarthy Scott Dole' Paul Damocogno Patrick Wallace John Jenks' Garrett Antanavica Brian Ryan Eric Blackman David Ferreira 306 Stephen. Pehine Paul Roy Christopher Germain Robert Beck Derek Loftus Robert Loring Stephen Murphy Dana Ballou Stephen Binari David Robidoux Thomas McCarthy Robert Drake Anthony Delsignore Sean Devlin Daniel Pouliot David Gentile Scott Myette John Keough* Michael Belmonte Bruce Ayer Secretary Cynthia M. Keenan *Hired to fill vacancy Fire Department Statistics for 2012 Permit Fees collected (FY 12) $20,080 Ambulance Fees Collected (FY 12) $590,308 Total Emergency Responses 3,151 Emergency Ambulance Calls 2,049 Inspections 788 READING POLICE DEPARTMENT Mission and Value Statement The Reading Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety and service to the citizens and business people within the community. The members of the Department are empowered to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and By- laws of the Town of Reading to ensure that the peace and tranquility of our neighborhoods are maintained and that crime and the fear of crime are reduced. We emphasize .and value integrity, honesty, impartiality and professionalism from our members in order to create an environment that values differences and fosters fairness and flexibility in our mission. We encourage citizen input and interaction that will assist us in developing sound partnerships between the community and police. Working together we can protect our future and enhance the quality of life for everyone within the town. This report summarizes the participation, activities, sponsorships, enhancements, accomplish- ments, and other notable events of the Reading Police Department during Calendar year 2012. One notable event that occurred in the Police Department in April of 2012 is that Reading Town Meeting voted to remove the Police Department from civil service. This is a significant event as the Police Department had been voted into the civil service system by Town Meeting some 94 years prior. The, system of civil service regulated the process of hiring and promoting of Police Officers. In the beginning of the civil service system it was a well - intentioned system that worked to eliminate or reduce the potential for cronyism and abuses in hiring and promotions within the public safety professions. Unfortunately the civil service system became bogged down in bureaucracy and became a hindrance to I management. I The Police Chiefs position had been previously voted in 2004 to be removed from civil service after the current Chief, Chief Cormier, " leaves the position. All newly hired and promoted Police Officers will no longer be under civil service regulations. Personnel Changes The following personnel changes and adjustments were experienced by the Police Department in calendar year 2012 March 2012: A narcotics detective was assigned. August 2012: Sgt. Bruce Russell retired after 32 years of service to the community. September 2012: 'Safety Officer Michael Lee returned the Patrol Division and Officer Justin Martin was assigned as Safety Officer. _308 December 2012: Michael Muolo, Laura Bullis and Patrick Dawley were hired as police recruits. They will begin their academy training in January 2013. These are the first non -Civil Service police officers hired since the Town voted to remove the Department from Civil Service for future hires and promotions 2012 Police Obituaries: In January 2012 Retired Sergeant Robert Marchand and Retired Officer, Walter Franklin. In August 2012 Retired Chief John "Jack" Beaudoin. Awards and recognitions: March 2012: Detective Michael Saunders was honored as the Reading Police Department's "2011 Officer of the Year at the Reading/North Reading Chamber of commerce dinner. Detective Saunders was honored for his investigation of two - serious crimes as the lead Detective in 2011. The first was the drug related murder of a 23 year old male in his Reading home. A suspect in his 20s was arrested, indicted and is awaiting trial., The second was a home invasion and armed robbery at an apartment complex. This incident also involved drugs. Four males in their 20s were arrested, tried and convicted for armed robbery, home invasion, assault and battery by means of dangerous weapon (handgun) and assault and battery. May 2012; The Board of Selectmen recognized National Police Memorial Week: Community Policing: The Reading Police Department continues to work closely with the community and other Town Departments, as well as State and Federal Agencies. The Police Department strongly promotes the philosophy of "working with the community ". The Department sponsors or - participates in a number of community events and /or programs, the following are a number of those. The Police Department continues to be an active member of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA). Chief James Cormier and School Resource Office Corey Santasky are active members of the RCASA. The Police Department was able to collaborate with the RCASA to be awarded grant funding that enables the Department to conduct alcohol compliance checks. The Detective Division has worked closely with the RCASA to be trained and implement alcohol compliance checks throughout the community. Unfortunately, after achieving one hundred percent compliance ,previously, this year we issued complaints to the licensing board for five violations in relationship to our compliance checks. The Police Department is represented on the Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAQ by Chief Cormier. 309 In June, police officers and their families participated in the ;Challenger Softball game, where they are afforded an opportunity to interact with children with challenges in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Also in June, the Department participated in Friends and Family Day held at Birch Meadow. The Department participates annually in the Library's Vehicle Day in August where children of all ages get to enjoy the Town vehicles of the community. Throughout the year, the Department participated in the Governors' Highway, Safety. Bureau's "Click -it or Ticket" program. This program is an 'intensified traffic enforcement effort subsidized by a grant that targets specific traffic issues, such as seat belt use, or impaired operation. In August, the Department was issued an Award of Excellence, Silver Category for Municipal Departments for its commitment to traffic safety. The award was given based upon activities and level of traffic safety consciousness such as internal policies, officer training, effective patrolling and public information projects during the 2011 calendar year. It is .noteworthy that the Department improved from the bronze category in 2010. In October, the Department, in conjunction with its labor unions, organized its annual Senior Ham and Bean Supper at the Senior Center: In November, AAA Southern New England issued the Department a "Pedestrian Safety Citation" for seven years with no pedestrian fatalities due to the Department's continuing efforts to educate and protect its citizens. In December, the Department, in conjunction with its labor unions, organized the 32nd annual Children's Holiday Party at Austin Preparatory School. We again collaborated with the Free Masons (Reading Lodge) to offer the `Child Identification Program (CHIP) providing over 48 identification kits. The _ Department's Web Site bttp://www.cli.reading.rna.us/Pages/ReadingMA Police/index-is very successful and offers a variety of information for the public. Safety Officer Lee returned to the Patrol Division in September. Officer Martel took over the Safety Officer assignment and between the two Safety Officers, safety talks were given to the following schools and groups during 2012: • Joshua Eaton School: Topic - SafetyDay. • Barrows School: Topic - Summer Camp Safety Day for children with autism. • Birch Meadow School: Topic - Safety Talk. • Coolidge Middle School: Topic - Career Day, Summer Camp Safety, Summer Camp Bullying. • Little Treasure's School: Topic`- Safety. Talk on Notifying People Where You Are Going, Halloween Safety, and book reading with the children. • Elderberry Lane complex: Topic - Senior Safety and Telephone Scams. • BMARC: Safety Lecture series.' 310 School Resource Officer Santasky participated in the Reading Memorial High School Health Fair. In September, the Police Department was actively involved in the planning and successful implementation of the fourth annual Fall Street Faire on September 9,, 2012. The downtown business district was cordoned off to provide a street festival . in the square and down Haven Street. The event was once again a huge success. Patrol Division The Reading Police Patrol Division is the core of policing services in the Town of Reading. The Patrol Division falls under the command of Lieutenant David Stamatis during daytime operations and Lieutenant Peter Garchinsky on nights. The Patrol Division is comprised of 2 Sergeants and 10 Patrol Officers during the day; and 4 Sergeants and 12 Patrol Officers on nights. It currently operates a fleet of 5 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles as well as a Ford Explorer and Expedition. In addition to standard patrol, the Reading Police Department's Patrol Division also uses 7 pedal bikes. The Patrol Division is the most visible section of the police department, providing around the clock service to the citizens and, visitors to Reading. They are the uniformed Officers who provide the first line of defense for the public's safety. Each law enforcement patrol officer works to protect life and property, uphold the civil rights of individuals, preserve public peace, provide citizen assistance, enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws, and respond to emergency situations. These are dedicated and committed professionals who place their lives and well- being in jeopardy for the citizens of Reading on a dailybasis. The men and women of the Patrol Division are responsible for: enforcing state and municipal laws and regulations designed to protect life and property; maintain order in an assigned district or beat; patrol the community to preserve the peace and to prevent crime, take criminal reports and interview witnesses and suspects; apprehend fugitives and criminals; collect evidence and give testimony in court; conduct investigations for all misdemeanor and many felony cases; direct traffic, issue traffic tickets, investigate accidents, and make arrests; participate in crime prevention,' public' information, and safety programs. Patrol officers maintain closer contact with ' the public than any other section of the police department. Most likely, the first person you will see when you are in need of the police will be the patrol officer. The men and women of the Reading Police Department's Patrol Division take great pride in serving the citizens of Reading. It is important to realize that in a split second, the most inconsequential and routine activity can develop - into a potentially hazardous situation. Without' question, the Patrol Division is the backbone of the police department. In 2012, the Patrol Division issued 4,432 moving violations, made 295 arrests and answered 12,944 calls for service throughout the Reading Community. 311 Detective Division The Detective Division is the liaison of the Police Department with the Reading Public Schools, Austin Preparatory High School, and the Northeast Regional Metropolitan Vocational School; in Wakefield. Outlined are a number'of the Detective Division's activities for 2012: In March of 2012 the Detective Unit added a Detective who is primarily assigned to investigate narcotics violations. The School Resource Officer (SRO) represented the Detective Divisions Alcohol Compliance Team at the Reading Memorial High School Health & Wellness- Day. An informational table which focused on impaired driving and underage drinking prevention was set up. The SRO used a program called Fatal Reflections which allowed him to :create personalized scenarios that detailed a night in the life of a student that chose to drink and drive. In the spring of 2012, the SRO promoted safe junior prom activities in collaboration with " RCASA for local schools and continued planning for other activities. The team planned party patrols and surveillance operations for the summer. Detectives conducted party 'patrols and identified intoxicated youth and drug possession situations. The team conducted a Compliance Check of all licenses. Officers found three violations where an underage operative was sold alcohol. Detectives also conducted a'Shoulder Tap operation using 2 underage operatives. The program sends minors to liquor retail stores to "tap on the shoulder" and solicit adults to buy alcohol for them. Detectives worked with the Operatives and solicited thirty -two adults at four local establishments. Of the thirty -two solicitations, only one adult agreed to purchase alcohol for the minor. The individual that furnished the alcohol to the minor was summonsed to Woburn District Court for the violation: Individuals that refused the minor were approached by Detectives to explain the operation. In October, the Detective Unit, with the assistance of NEMLEC Detectives, did surveillance and conducted a raid on an illegal massage parlor. This investigation led to the arrest of two females. Detectives monitor the "Text a Tip" program. This program allows the public to send anonymous tips to the police department via cell phone or computer. 78 tips were,provided to police in 2012. Detectives worked in conjunction with RCASA to, collect and properly destroy prescription drugs through the "RX Round -up" program. Since the program was developed in 2009, over 6,363 bottles of prescription and over the counter drugs have been collected. In 2012, 2,681 bottles were collected. Detectives fingerprinted residents for business purposes upon request. Detectives applied for several executed search warrants throughout the year. 312 Detectives assisted the DEA with "Operation Log Jam ". This was the first ever nationwide law enforcement action against the synthetic designer drugs industry responsible for the production and sale of synthetic drugs that are often marketed as bath salts, Spice, incense, or plant food. Major Crimes that the Detective Division investigated, this past year included, but not limited to, Enticement of a Child, Armed Robberies, Sexual Assaults, Breaking & Entering's, and Larcenies. Members of the Detective Division attended many training programs in the areas of alcohol compliance enforcement, cyber crime investigation, search warrant preparation,' domestic violence, drug and narcotics investigatory techniques, and prosecution. The Detective Unit developed and monitored the Reading Police Departments Twitter page. We have received over 690 followers in the past year. Detective Criminal Investigations = 149. Public Safety Dispatch The Reading Public Safety Dispatchers provide, through communications, a lifeline for the community, Police Officers and Firefighters. Eight full time dispatchers are under the I direct supervision 'of the Head Dispatcher and under the command of the Day Shift Patrol Division Commander Lt. David Stamatis. Dispatchers receive requests for information and services, then triage those requests based on available resources, and disseminate those requests to the emergency personnel in the field. Dispatchers greet the public entering the police station and provide a valuable' service to our community. Each year, Dispatchers attend various training seminars to expand their knowledge and provide a higher level of service. Dispatchers recorded 33,127 calls for service in 2012 and issued 3,937 Community Access Stickers. The Dispatch Corps are the face of Reading Public Safety. In most cases they are the first interaction the public has with a Public Safety agency. Crossing Guards The school crossing guards are part-time civilian personnel. Currently there are eighteen permanently assigned crossing guards and six spares that fill in when a 'regular crossing guard is unable to cover their post. They are under the direct supervision, coordination, and control of Safety Officer Justin Martel. Each crossing guard plays an essential role in ensuring the safe commute of children to and from school. They also serve as an extra set of eyes and ears for the police department and the community as well. These crossing guards have proven to be devoted to their duties and are a great asset to the Town of Reading. 313° Animal Control The Animal Control Officer is Ronald Burns. He works 13 hours per, week and is on call for emergency situations. There were more than 426 calls for service received by the Animal Control Officer. There were -10 dog bites ' over the year resulting in injuries to humans. There were 5 dog to dog bites resulting in veterinary care. There were 11 bites over the year resulting from animal of unknown ownership (9 dogs and 1 cat). There was 1 cat bite to humans reported. Those that tested 'negative for rabies were 'quarantined for 10 days. There were over 40 coyote sightings and missing cat calls reported. Over 321 fines and citations were issued to residents for failure to keep their dog on a leash, failure to license their dog, and for biting. The majority of the calls were received from neighbors complaining about other dogs. As a result of a dog attack on a jogger, there were two meetings of the Animal Control Appeals Committee which declared the dog to be vicious and.-placed it under' ,a permanent restraint order as long as it remained in Reading. The Animal Control Officer is authorized to isolate and confine domestic animals suspected of being exposed to rabies. Acting according to state regulations and guidelines, the Animal Control Officer must: ■ Investigate reports of domestic animals exposed to rabies. ■ Determine if the domestic animal has or may have been exposed to a rabid animal, and if the domestic animal has been properly vaccinated. Make an evaluation of the exposure of the vaccinated animal and prescribe the appropriate, action according to state regulations. ■ Obtain permission to euthanize exposed, unvaccinated; animals from their owners or from the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture (MDFA). ■ Carry out euthanasia permitted by the animal owner or the MDFA. ■ Collect the head of the euthanatized animal and deliver or send it to the MDPH State Laboratory Institute if the animal has bitten or otherwise exposed a human or domestic animal. ■ Inspect residential kennels that house 4 or more dogs. ■ Ensure that vaccinated domestic animals receive a booster vaccination if needed, and that the animal remains under appropriate strict confinement or isolation. ■ Contact local officials when exposed domestic animals have exposed humans. . Although the Animal Control Officer is not responsible for handling wildlife calls, he evaluates such calls and assists where possible. He provides contact numbers for the appropriate State or private agency to handle wildlife issues beyond the Town's control. Parking Enforcement Officer The Parking Enforcement Officer is Ronald Burns. He works 18 hours per week. The major responsibilities of the Parking Enforcement Officer are: 314 ■ Identify and cite motorists who violate Reading's parking regulations and reduce opportunities for violations to be ,committed through preventive patrols of all parking areas. ■ Tally and inventory tickets daily. ■ Identify parking problem areas within the town and forward this information to the Safety Officer. ■ Perform related duties as required. ■ Total citations issued by the Parking Enforcement Officer in 2012 were 1,451. Total citations issued by police officers in 2012 were 621. • Total income from parking citations was $47,160. ■ 81% of the citations were paid. • 11% of the citations were marked for non - payment. The following is the Department Roster, a statistical analysis of our enforcement efforts and a record of revenues generated by our department for calendar year 2012. READING POLICE DEPARTMENT 2012 ROSTER CHIEF James W. Cormier LIEUTENANTS Executive Officer Lt. Richard W. Robbins Lt. David M. Stamatis Lt. Peter C. Garchinsky SERGEANTS Bruce F. Russell Mark J. O'Brien Francis G. Duclos John T. McKenna David J. Clark Richard P. Abate DETECTIVE DIVISION Sgt. Detective Mark Segalla Detectives: Michael D. Saunders, Derek Holmes Pasquale Iapicca, Michelle Halloran, Robert MacHugh School Resource Officer: Corey P. Santasky SUPPORT SERVICES Community Service Safety Officer Armorer Officer: James P. Collins Michael R. Lee /Justin Christopher Picco Martel(Sept) 315 PATROL OFFICERS Christine Amendola Joseph Belmonte Michael C. Bouvier Kevin M. Brown Jr. Anthony F. Caturello Erik Drauschke John C. Edson ° Matthew C. Edson Michael P. Fitzgerald Keith D. Hurley Christopher E. Jones Salvi Lavita Robert MacHugh Jr Justin P. Martel Mark Mullen Ian A. Nelson Corey Santasky David Savio Patrick Silva Kristen Stasiak Christopher Voegelin Sean M. Wilson Reading Police Department 2012 Ancillary Personnel BUSINESS 'ADMINISTRATOR Andrew Scribner - MacLean CLERKS Administrative Assistant Victoria Cummings Principal Clerk Joanne Power DISPATCHERS Head Dispatcher Victoria Avery Christopher Debra Haynes Ryan Mahoney Joseph Pagnotta Finnegan John Rawcliffe Regina Saunders Susan Tapley Matthew Vatcher SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS (s= Spare) Cindy Asci _ Mildred Barton Bob Bent Jeanne Crawford s Bob D'ewolfe Art Dickinson Peg Faulkner, Jerry Intonti Lucy Intonti Tina Lantz Marsha Leighton Ann Lipchus Joe Lopiccolo Louann MacKinnon Kris McNiel Don Pierce s Dick Prudente , Al Sletterink George Snow s Dick Stosez Lynn Upton s Mike Upton s Joe Veno s Rosemary Violante ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER`/ PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Ronald Burns 316 Service Statistics calendar year 2012: • Arrests 151 ■ Protective Custody 28 ■ Motor Vehicle Citations 4910 ■ Parking Violations 2072 ■ Detective Criminal Investigations 149 ■ Automobile Crashes Investigated " 450 Fees Collected calendar year 2012: ■ License to Carry Permits $ 3,962.50 - ■ Firearm Identification Cards $ 675.00 ■ Police Reports Copied $ 2,399.00 ■ Parking Fines $47,160.00 ■ Administrative Fees for details $37,949.70 ■ Community Access Stickers $80,300.00 ■ Parking Space Rentals $57,000.00 ■ Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions $43,749.50 ■ Community Room Rental fee $ 370.00 ■ Motor Vehicle Lease Surcharge $ 2,427.60 Conclusion - To summarize our Mission Statement, we are empowered to enforce the laws of our land, but in order to do this appropriately and adequately we have to work with the community. Providing the community with the highest level of police service is a goal that will require dedication, hard work and a strong commitment to and from our community: I want to thank the citizens of our community for their support and cooperation. Working with the community your police department will accomplish its mission. Respectfully submitted, James W. Cormier: Chief of Police .317 C READING COALITION AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE ( RCASA) History RCASA was formed in 2006 as a sustainable, collaborative community approach to substance abuse prevention based on a strategic prevention framework and model of community change. Structure The executive partners of RCASA are the Town of Reading, represented by the Town Manager; the Reading Public Schools, represented by the Superintendent and the Reading Police, represented by the Police Chief. Their Executive Partnership Agreement, signed in 2007, describes the process for staff supervision, financial support, and access to data Staff From January - September, the RCASA staff included 1.5 full time employees. From October - December, the Outreach_ Coordinator position was increased to a,1.0 full time equivalent due to the receipt of grant funds and town support. Staff members are employees of the ; Town of Reading and maintain an office at the Reading Police Department. The Project Director oversaw personnel, fiscal management, public relations, and 'coordinated coalition work, including planning, training, communication, data collection, dissemination, reporting, and evaluation. The Outreach Coordinator coordinated project services and activities, including communication and information dissemination. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), the Coordinator provided support to residents seeking services. Staff members were instrumental in recruiting and training youth leaders, engaging stakeholders, and advocating for change in enforcement, policy and educational efforts. The Director was honored by Parker Middle School at their "Heroes Among Us" Award Ceremony -for service on local youth issues. The Outreach Coordinator participated in the National Leadership Forum sponsored by the Community Anti -Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). Leadership The Board of Directors met monthly and members served on a variety of workgroups and committees to accomplish critical ,tasks including data gathering, outreach, and leadership development. The Board is governed through their by -laws and is designed to include diverse representation. Adult and student representatives provided valuable status reports on initiatives. Board Appointments Ashley Testa departed for Northeastern University and Jane Duggan's term as the Faith Sector liaison ended. The Nominating Committee filled vacant slots and reported the 2013 roster changes at the fall Annual Meeting for a11.12 community sectors: 318 1. Youth Sector: Kelsie Pace, Scott Freeman and Jesse Shamon 2. Parent Sector: Elaine Webb, Patrick Shannon and Richard Abate 3. Business Sector: Maureen Hanifan 4. Media Sector: Joanne Senders 5. Youth Organization Sector: Amy Vendt 6. Law Enforcement Sector: James Cormier and Corey;Santasky 7. School Sector: John Doherty, Ann -Marie Baccari, Charles Robinson, Kevin Higginbottom and Thomas Zaya 8. Faith Sector: Timothy Kutzmark 9. Community Sector: Richard Hand and Ruth Clay 10. Health Professions Sector: Lynn Dunn, Mary Ann Tillotson and Melissa Roberto 11. Government /Elected Officials Sector: Peter Hechenbleikner, James Dwyer and Steven Goldy 12. Substance Abuse Experts Sector: Larry Berkowitz and Jason Moscato Executive Board The Town Manager, Police Chief, Superintendent of Schools and Board President met monthly with the Coalition Director to provide guidance. The group was instrumental in organizing a Spring Community Pialogue Event. The group also guided the policy changes below: The School Committee approved a new Chemical Health Policy that states students will be disciplined if indirect or constructive possession of any substances even if the violation occurs during summer or weekends. Effective June 20, 2012 violations result in a temporary loss of activity time, mandatory education and counseling; Effective July 2012, the Board of Health passed a By -Law to Ban All Tobacco Sales in Local Pharmacies sponsored by the RCASA Youth Crew. Effective September 2012, the Police Chief implemented a Zero Tolerance on Underage Drinking protocol instructing officers to code and document all juvenile and "under 21" alcohol interactions. The Reading Police Pre -Trial Probation & Diversion Program Protocol now enables the police prosecutor to work with court; Middlesex District: Attorney's Office, RCASA, and local partners to design pre- complaint diversion conditions for juveniles that commit first time offenses related,to substance use or possession. At the November Town Meeting the members approved a By -Law to Prohibit Any Marijuana Dispensary within the town of Reading through Zoning Regulations (pending Attorney. General approval). Data Workgroup A review of the 2005 2011 Reading Youth Risk Surveys showed declining rates of substance use. Middle' school youth alcohol use went down by 10% while cigarette use dropped by 5 %. With high school age youth, impaired driving declined by 4%. use declined in: all areas including a 14 %' drop in cigarette smoking. Alcohol, marijuana, ecstasy, and meth use all declined by 2 %. A key focus for the Workgroup was planning for the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior 319 Survey Project. Products developed included: 2013 Questionnaires, Frequently Asked Questions Document for Parents, Survey Rationale, Confidentiality Form, Parent Letter, and Staff Guidance Packet. 'Questions were added to comply with federal core measures and to explore areas of stress and behavioral health. The survey consultant (retained by Reading Public Schools) is Amanda Ayers of Health Resources in Action: Risk Behavior Workgroup The group focused on developing ways to educate the school community on multiple risk behaviors including substance abuse. First, the School Wellness District Committee and the Youth Leaders planned the 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Day at the Reading Memorial High School. In the fall of 2012, RCASA, working with School Leaders and Sarah Lennon, and the Heath Educator developed the Chemical Health Education Program to address the needs of school and court referrals. Youth Workgroups The Youth Crew, comprised of 29 members, focused on leadership development, media projects, and community outreach. Youth met 8 hours monthly during the school year and 16. hours monthly during the summer. Youth leaving for college recruited new members, conducted interviews and mentored leaders. The Student Club comprised of eight members met weekly at the High, School to conduct projects as a SADD Chapter (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and a 84 Chapter (Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program). The Club Advisors included Coalition Staff, Wellness Educators, and the School Resource Officer. Youth Leaders made. valuable contributions through their work Emily Ames, Zachary Camenker, Erin Cunningham, Katherine DeBenedetto, Zachary Driscoll, Kelsey McCarthy, Avery Stroman and Ashley :Testa were acknowledged for their service to RCASA at the Reading Memorial High School Ceremony for Seniors. At the RCASA Annual Meeting, 22 youth received the President's Volunteer Service Bronze Medal Award for contributing 300 volunteer service hours. Medal recipients included Samantha Abate, Clare Bishop, Maggie Breen, Jill Callahan, Jacob Camenker, Jennie Dockser, Julia Dudley- Kramer, Scott Freeman, Sophia Kalogeris, Jack Shannon, Abigail Vieno, Alex Webb and Meglan Whelan. Collaborative Workgroups The Behavioral Health Task Force, chaired by Dr. John Doherty, included concerned school leaders, faculty, and coalition staff that met throughout the year. The Wellness Chairperson and RCASA Director conducted the K - 12 Wellness Assessment Review. They presented the - results to Dr. Doherty and their recommendations were approved in the school budget process. To support regional development, staff worked with the Wakefield Coalition and North Reading to provide guidance as they developed their local programs: PROJECTS /EVENTS 320 Ist Quarter Staff worked with the District Behavioral Health Coordinator and Superintendent to implement the Teen Screen Pilot Program with 8th and 10th graders. RCASA advocated for the program, supported staff training and assisted with the screening process. The School. Nurse Director, Coalition staff, School 'Psychologists, and School Social Workers screened 76 students. Twelve students were identified for further behavioral health evaluation and eight students were identified for health - related referrals. The rates- of participation were on par with the National Teen Screen averages. The Annual Health & Wellness Day Event was held in March at Reading ' Memorial High School for 1,100 students and faculty. The RCASA Exhibit Area featured the School Resource Officer conducting the Fatal Reflections Program to prevent impaired driving. Youth Leaders created posters highlighting the dangers of substances and healthy ways, to cope , with life's challenges. 2nd Quarter Presentations by the Town Manager and School Superintendent prioritizing Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse as a town priority were conducted to the full body of Spring Town Meeting. Two new health courses were approved for 7th and 11th grades during the budget process. To prepare, coalition staff collaborated with administrators to hire two new educators, order books, and finalize technology. All freshman students enrolled in the Decisions Program completed the RCASA Choose 2 Refuse Opiates Program taught by coalition staff and the School Resource: Officer. RCASA hosted a Community Event at the high 'school. The event featured Youth and Adult Learning Groups with interactive stations on school, health, legal, and community issues for 75 participants. Topic areas included underage drinking prevention and compliance efforts, Chemical Health Regulations, and Programs & Resources.' 3rd Quarter The Outreach Coordinator conducted TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) for seen employees from Oye's Restaurant. Amy Vendt, President, hosted the Coalition Annual Meeting and reported on data reductions. Jacob Camenker, Youth Leader, conducted an activity on perceptions of substance use. Julianne DeAngelis and Linda Goodemote discussed the impact of addiction on the family. Pat Shannon, Board Member, presented on Marijuana Issues including the state ballot question and local zoning. Samantha Abate, Youth Leader, provided an overview on youth projects and shared the "Point of No Return" film on underage drinking prevention. 4th Quarter During the fall of 2012, RCASA supported Glencoe Health implementation, the new evidence - based curriculum for 7th, 9th and 11th grades. RCASA and Wellness Staff hosted the Glencoe Consultant to conduct in -depth staff training. Coalition staff provided online curriculum assistance so students could access class resources. The Coalition Director and School' Resource Officer conducted Impaired Driving Prevention workshops for 11 th grade students enrolled in the Health Issues course. The new RCASA and Reading Public Schools Chemical Health Education Program (CHEP) was launched to include 1) Group Education, 2) 1 -1 Youth Support, and 3) Family Follow -up. Thirty -seven youth violated the School Chemical Health Policy, and 321 Grant Source Amount End Renewal United States White House Office of National Drug $99,957 9/30/12 2014 -`TBD . Control Policy- Drug Free Communities Edline http: /Ibit.ly /13QomLQ Health Resources in Action- Tobacco Prevention $ `3,250 6/1/12 2013- approved Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & $ 5,000 10/1/12 2013- pending Security (Reading Police working with RCASA) https: / /www.facebook.com/ Social Media Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services $48,000 9/30/13 2013- approved Administration- Sober Truth on Underage Drinking Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health RCASA Youth Crew YouTube Channel Federal Town Hall on Underage Drinking Prevention $ 1,000 6/30/12 2013- pending The in -kind resources provided to RCASA totaled $160,000 from the town, school, and police departments. These resources included the provision of office and meeting space, matrix supervision, and financial oversight. Staff conducted Responsible Beverage Service training and collected $210 in fees. The coalition accepted a donation of $500 from Executive Home Detox. PUBLIC RELATIONS Staff sent Press Releases to three local news outlets including the Patch, Chronicle, and Advocate. Local newspapers published 35 coalition articles and shared info on the outlets below Website Link http: / /conta.cc /Wp2l4W Type News Purpose Member share Constant Contact http: //bit.ly /VL355V ; Website. Info sharing Edline http: /Ibit.ly /13QomLQ Website Student Club MA Tobacco Unit https : / /www,facebook.com/ Social Media Youth Crew RCASA Reading Facebook https: / /www.facebook.com/ Social Media Info sharing RCASA Facebook http: //bit.ly/YyjtTY Youth PSAs* Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health RCASA Youth Crew YouTube Channel *PSAs titled "Dear 16 year old me" and "Its ok to get help" available on YouTube DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration Comment The Administration Division supported the Department with procurement administration, budget preparation and coordination, departmental personnel and payroll services, accounts payable processing, cemetery administration services and responses to public inquiries and concerns over all Public Works areas of responsibility. Significant projects included: • Procurement, project support, 'and contract management for over 20 contracts throughout the public works divisions including highway projects and supplies, water and sewer main projects, fuel, salt, and snow removal. • Oversight of a five year contract for our Town. -wide `solid waste collection and curbside recycling. The contract ends in July 2016. The new program includes weekly dual- stream recycling for paper and plastic, scheduled events for rigidplastics, paper- shredding, metal pickup, ,5 curbside leaf collections, along with 1 bulk item picked up weekly curbside at no charge, and a reduced charge for curbside TV /CRT pickup through the vendor. In 2012, MassRecycle, a statewide nonprofit, recognized the Town of Reading for its innovation and leadership in areas that focus on increased recycling and waste reduction. • Coordination of 2 Household Hazardous Waste Day collection events with the Town of Wakefield. • Procurement' assistance to other Town Departments and Divisions including the Library, Community Services, and the Finance Office. • Overall facilitation of the Water Conservation Rebate Program: appointment scheduling, rebate processing and tracking of high- efficiency washing machines, low - flow toilets, irrigation system rain sensors, and rain barrels: • Coordination of Street Sign Sales a unique opportunity to purchase a piece of Reading memorabilia. • Significant strides have been gained in reducing disposal tonnage. Increased recycling efforts through continued media and educational initiatives have led to new programs and new initiatives being instituted. In 2012, Reading held its .first textile recycling event, and held an " electronic drop -off event, along with annual events for paper shredding, rigid plastics, and metal pickups. Emphasis continued on providing public information, responding to inquiries and concerns, and improving all areas of public communications and customer service. 323 Cemetery Division Interments: 123, Interments for all years: 14;862, Markers set: 31, Foundations: 22, Monuments re -set: 12 Sale of Lots Forest Glen 7 lots in the Urn Garden._ Totals for all years: 2,065 lots, 798 single graves. Charles Lawn: 11 lots, 1 single and veterans graves. Totals for all years: 508 lots, 257 single and veterans' graves. Wood End 18 lots-and 1 single grave. Totals for all years: 413 lots, 35 single graves. Cooperation from other divisions of Public Works was outstanding and much appreciated. The Boar& of Cemetery. Trustees has been very supportive of all the numerous programs and goals of this division. We thank them for all their assistance. P Respectfully submitted, Robert L. Keating, Supervisor Custodian of Veteran's Graves — Calendar year 2011 Interments:. WWII — 19,- Korea 4, Vietnam 0, Peacetime - 2, Total of all veteran's interred 1,821. As has been the custom for many years; all veteran's graves were decorated with a flag and a , potted flower for Memorial Day. Respectfully` submitted, Frank Driscoll, Custodian of Soldiers and Sailors Graves ENGINEERING DIVISION The Engineering Division provides engineering services to all` Departments within-the Town of Reading. The Division is responsible for: preparation of plans, contract documents, specifica- tions and estimates; survey layout, inspection, design and construction management of Town construction projects; upkeep of traffic markings and traffic signals; review. of subdivision plans and site plans for accuracy and conformance with the subdivision and site plan rules and regulations. Also review of conservation - submittals, preparation of .subdivision and conservation bond estimates, inspection of subdivision construction and the administration of the pavement management program and Chapter 90 roadway improvement program. The Division also provides technical assistance and guidance on various Town projects, performs traffic studies, regulates and inspects private construction activities within Town roadways; and is responsible for the maintenance of all records concerning the subdivision of land, roadway, water, sewer and drainage construction, town maps and the issuance' of various permits. 324. The division provided. field survey, design, and construction management services for the following construction projects designed and completed during the year: Roadway Improvements ■ Pearl Street from 500 north of Audubon Road to Wakefield Road— reclaimed road ■ Belmont Street mill and top Salem Street to Chequessett Road reclaimed balance to Charles ■ Wilson Street- reclaimed road ■ Track Road - reclaimed road Norman Road — mill and overlaid road Blueberry Lane - mill and overlaid road ■ California Road - reclaimed road Joseph Way - reclaimed road ■ Kieran Road - reclaimed road ■ William Road - reclaimed road ■ Susan Drive - reclaimed road Mill Street from Short Street to Old Sanborn Lane - mill and overlaid road ■ Short Street - mill and overlaid road ■ Evergreen Road - mill and overlaid road Copeland Avenue - mill and overlaid road ■ Bancroft Avenue from Woburn Street to Middlesex Avenue - mill and overlaid road ■ Garrett Road - overlaid road Main Street from RR tracks to Washington Street - mill and overlaid road West Street — overlay of water trench Summer,Street to Woburn Street • Hopkins Street from Main Street to the Wakefield Town Line — Micro sealed roadway • Washington Street from Main St: to John St.- Micro sealed roadway • Charles 'Street from Pearl Street to Timberneck Drive - Micro sealed roadway • Lowell Street from Hartshorn Street to Town Hall - Micro sealed roadway • Pond Meadow Drive - Micro sealed roadway • Haven Street from Main Street to John Street Micro sealed roadway • Sanborn Lane from Mill Street to Lilah Lane and Roma Lane to cul -de -sac - Micro sealed roadway • Lilah Lane - Micro sealed roadway • Thomas Drive - Micro sealed roadway • Verde Circle - Micro sealed roadway Sidewalk and Curb Installation and Repairs • Prescott Street' Sidewalk - northerly side from Washington Street to Sunnyside Avenue, new sidewalk and granite curb • Edgemont Avenue and Stewart Road - new granite curbing • Haven Street (east side Main Street) — sidewalk replacement • Highland Avenue easterly side Federal Street to Auburn Street, new sidewalk and granite curb • Bancroft Avenue - westerly side, spot repair Highland Avenue to Lowell Street, new sidewalk and granite curb 325` Water Projects • Haverhill Street Improvements completed water main replacement 6" to 12" from Wakefield Street to Batchelder Road and on Charles Street from Haverhill Street to Dana Road • Howard Street Improvements – design, bid, award and complete water main replacement 6" to 12" from Summer Avenue to County Road • Auburn Water Tower develop RFP and award consultant contract to design tower repair and maintenance improvements. Met with cell companies regarding equipment relocation during proj ect. • Water System Hydraulic Model – worked with' consultant to develop new hydraulic model and to determine system wide capital improvement plan • Ivy to Belmont Street Loop – prepare utility easement plan Sewer System and I/I • Wittier Road - Tennyson Road Area – designed, bid, award, and start sewer, placement proj ect - • Lewis Street – design sewer slip line project • 1/I Program – manage TV, inspection of 16,400 if of sewer; flow isolation of 6,000 if of sewer; smoke tested 223,000 if of sewer; dye tested 78 suspect locations; prepared and submitted quarterly and annual reports to MWRA Parks & Playgrounds • Washington Park – prepared contract documents for the'entrance improvements + Sturges Park - prepared draft master plan Stormwater- • Walnut Street / Curtis Street prepared drainage improvements and easement plan • 283 Grove Street, Osborne Avenue, Victoria Avenue, and Timberrieck Drive – evaluated drainage systems for improvements • Aberjona River Watershed BMP Development - worked with consultant and watershed communities on multi - community grant to develop recommended BMP site in watershed Saugus and Aberjona River Study Consultant completed hydraulic models of study areas and prepared draft report. Reviewed draft report and provided comments to consultant. Final report is expected summer 2013. Stormwater Mapping and NPDES MS4 Assistance Consultant. developed draft SWPPP for DPW Garage and RMLD properties; developed draft illicit discharge removal investigation procedures; evaluated and cataloged remainder of outfalls; 326 and completed initial input of Town's drainage system data and plans into GIS database. Performed field investigation of consultants mapping issue points and provided updated information to consultant. Work continued on meeting the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Phase II Stormwater program with the submission of the annual compliance report; system mapping, distribution of storm water awareness information, and flyers. Presented stormwater information at the Parker Middle School Science Fair Day as well as the stenciling of 746 catch basins by Reading High School students managed by Senior Julie Werth. Miscellaneous Projects • Cemetery Garage & DPW Facility Site Study and Improvements - Prepared A/E design service RFQ and solicited proposals for study of both sites and the design of the new cemetery garage. Completed DPW master plan: • Wood End Cemetery— Lot, layout plan - • Walkers Brook Drive design proposed bus stop shelter and easement plan • Strout Avenue — Prepared conceptual parking plans • Town Hall — Existing conditions plan for bandstand; floor plan for Community Planning reorganization and rear entrance alterations • Developed worker safety policies and utility maintenance procedures for DPW • Property Plans: Pearl Street ANR, roadway discontinuance; Lothrop Road variance plan, and Woburn Street draft ANR plan • Utility Hearings: Beaver Road pole relocation; Mineral Street - pole' relocation; Haverhill Street and Timbemeck Drive — gas main extension • Traffic Studies.:— Gould Street, Ash Street, Bancroft Avenue, and Forest Street • Traffic Markings repainted all roadway, centerlines, edge lines, stop lines, crosswalks, roadway stencils, parking stalls and parking lot markings Federal -State Programs and Projects • West Street Roadway Reconstruction Project The division continued its efforts to elevate the West Street Roadway Improvement Project to the funded ,project list of the States Transportation Improvement Plan through attendance at Metropolitan Planning Meetings and MassDOT officials. Consultant began working on 100% design plans. • Safe Routes to Schools Completed installation of new 'sidewalk and curb on Sunnyside Avenue, Washington Street and Woburn/Temple Streets intersection • High - Haven Streetscape_ Improvements — Consultant presented conceptual plans to the Board of Selectman for the extension of the downtown streetscape improvements to Haven Street, High Street, Washington Street,, Sanborn Street, Linden Street, and Chute Street. 327 Traffic Signal Maintenance Starting in July the Division assumed responsibility for the operation and repair of the Town's traffic signals. During the year the following investigations or repairs were performed: Lowell Street at Town Hall — replace pedestrian button; Lowell, Street at Main Street - repair Opticom; Lowell Street at Grove Street — repair pedestrian button; Haverhill Street at Symonds Way installed new loop sensors; investigate signal timing complaint at Haverhill Street at Symonds Way and West Street at South Street. The Engineering Division performed inspections of utility installations and repairs for gas main replacements on Oakland Road, Glenmere Circle, Winslow Road, Weston Road, Hanscom Avenue, Longfellow Road, Norman Road, Harvest Road, Track Road, Gould Street and Howard Street; and for private development, projects at Reading Woods, Calareso's Farm Stand at 80 100 Main Street, E -Cars of New England at 281 Main Street, 1198 Main Street, Oak Tree Development at 30 Haven Street, Beacon Court, 10 Pierce Street, Johnson Woods, and at Sailor Tom's Way and Bethune Avenue subdivisions. The Engineering Division issued permits and performed construction inspection for 37 new sewer connections, 17 permits for the disconnection, repair or reuse of existing sewer connections, 5 new water connections, 12 permits for the maintenance or repair, of water services, 104 street opening permits to National Grid for repairs, new gas services and main installations, 26 street opening permits with_ in Town right -of -ways, l street /sidewalk occupancy permits, 55 Jackie's Law trench excavation permits, performed utility mark outs for 196 dig safe requests and witnessed 6 soil evaluations for private projects. HIGHWAY The Highway Division at the Public Works Facility consists of sixteen employees: 3 Mechanics, 1 Dispatcher, and 12 other employees that maintain the infrastructure of the Town of Reading. Highway Division The regular projects, such as street sweeping, catch basin repair (58), roadside cutting, sidewalk and street maintenance, tree lawn repair, mixing and. sifting loam and compost, traffic control, cleaning of catch basins (approximately 2,600), and ditches continued by priority and need. Street sweeping was started on March'l9, 2012 and finished on April 5, 2012. Miscellaneous Placed and filled planters for ADOPT -AN- ISLAND program, placed mosquito control tablets in the catch basins and detention areas for the Health Department; Also held Hazardous Waste Day, Paper shredding event, Hard Plastic recycling event, and had worked with ADOPT -A- FAMILY in November and December. DPW also participated in Equipment Day at the Library and with the Friends & Family Day. Provided: support for the annual Fall Street Faire, did traffic control for Christmas on the Common, and the Halloween Parade. We installed brackets, banners, flowers, and hangers in the square. 328 Vehicle Maintenance: Repaired and serviced the equipment from 'Police, Fire, School, Building Maintenance, Council on Aging, and Public Works Departments. We continued to take waste oil from the public during the week and on Saturdays, and did emergency in the field repairs as needed. Snow and Ice - During the winter season of 2011- 2012 we plowed 3 storms and sanded 12 times. Special Projects ■ Installed Drain ,line and Catch Basins at Timberneck Drive at Tamarack Road, and ; Whittier Road at Tennyson Road. ■ Paved Plymouth Road and Dustin Road Dug test pits for engineering ■ Did trail work for the Trails Committee ■ Placed loam and seed for the Chapter 90 Streets ■ Set up the detours and road blocks for the Micro Seal projects ■ Brush pickup after the October storm Westside Fire Station installed conduit and concrete pad for emergency generator ■ Repair work on Boswell Road and Salem Street (milled and hot top) Installed a section of hot top berm - at Prospect Street; Thorndike Road, Hancock Street, Belmont Street, and Middlesex Avenue FORESTRY -TREE WARDEN'S REPORT 104 hazardous trees were removed. These trees were dead or in a dangerous condition so as to be a threat to public safety. 94 hazardous tree stumps were removed from the tree lawns, parks, schools, and playgrounds for public safety. 90 trees were trimmed. Dead wood and low branches were removed from the public trees as requested or observed. 26 trees were planted by the Town as street trees. The varieties included Zelcova, Sweet Gum, Gingko, Elm, and Red Maple. 39 trees were planted in new subdivisions. The Compost Center on Strout Avenue continues to accept .brush and leaves from residents. 38,358 cars entered the Compost Center in 2012. Residents are required to purchase stickers for use of the compost center. The holiday lighting put up by the tree crew in the town square was :once again very successful There were 20,000 colored bulbs installed on the common. RMLD donated 120 strands of the new LED lights. The Town of Reading was awarded "Tree City USA" for the 27 consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation. 500 Kousa Dogwood trees were purchased and distributed to all the fifth 329 graders. Thanks to the Reading Rotary Club that has sponsored and assisted in this program to make "Arbor Day 2012 a success in Reading. A special thanks to all the committees and commissions working toward the preservation of Reading's public shade trees. PARKS The division continues to maintain 80 acres of grassed area though out the town; also the facilities within the parks and schools. This includes the renovation as well as continued maintenance of all the ball fields on school or parks grounds. The division maintains 16 tennis and basketball courts, the tot lots, and the skating_ rinks. The Division maintains the grounds for all municipal as well as school buildings. The division also assists all Town departments, committees, and commissions with tree maintenance, snow and ice removal, and election set -up: Respectfully Submitted, Robert L. Keating, Supervisor- -Tree Warden RECREATION DIVISION The mission of the "Reading Recreation Division is to provide the community with year round recreational activities. Recreation programs are broad based to meet the recreational needs of all segments of the population. The Recreation Division must continually update and modify its programming to meet the current needs of the community. , As the community's participation and awareness of local recreational programs increase, so does their `expectation of Recreation Division programs. The Recreation Division must be ready to anticipate and adapt to, these growing expectations and trends. Division Overview 2012 was a year of transition for Reading Recreation. A new program coordinator, started in April of 2012. The Recreation Division continued with many of its programs and added many new opportunities for the Town of Reading. Even with a major staff change, the division handled it virtually seamlessly. Program numbers continue to be strong as the Recreation Division heads into a new year. The Recreation Division has worked on some core initiatives in 2012 to strengthen the communication with the public and the Reading business community. Readingrec.com has been a huge part of that with our new found ability 'to email blast segments of the population as needed. The division has also used other tools such as Google docs to improve communication amongst youth organizations by posting the field schedule on -line. All updates can be made in real time. 330 Projects The Recreation Division hosted a fundraising campaign with the sports organizations to gain funding for portable bathrooms at both the Birch Meadow complex and Collins Field at Parker Middle School. The sports organizations funded over $4,000 toward the project, allowing for units to be installed for 24/7 use from March - November. The units were carefully placed at both locations and encapsulated by fencing to reduce the chance for vandalism. This was met with much appreciation by not only users of the facility, but the casual users as well. The Sturges Park Master Plan Committee kicked off in early May of 2012. The committee was assembled with several abutters and other interested parties such as youth organization leadership and residents of the neighborhood. In mid -May, the committee, along with several .other neighbors, conducted a site walk to see the physical layout of the park. The committee noted -a wish list of items to be replaced, modified or addressed at that time. In mid-December, the committee had a joint meeting with the Recreation Committee. The public was also invited to join the conversation as part of a public hearing. The meeting was very well attended with over-40 people in attendance. The Recreation Committee heard the proposal and in the end voted to recommend acceptance of the plan as presented below. The final step in the process took place on February 12, 2013 at the Board of Selectmen's meeting. The Board reviewed a brief presentation and voted by a count of 4 -0 -0 to accept the Sturges Park Master Plan as proposed. A subset from that committee continues to work on a newly renovated playground for the park. The timeline for the park should be completed by summer 2013. In November, the Board of Selectmen gave approval for a new safety net to be installed at Turf 2. There were numerous complaints about lacrosse balls bouncing out of the turf field and hitting patrons either passing by or standing in the shot put area of Hollingsworth Stadium. This project will be completed early in 2013. In other areas, new patron benches were added along Birch Meadow Drive thanks to the; Reading Men's Softball League. Benches replaced the older wood and concrete benches. Each bench is equipped with a concrete pad under it and each are dedicated to an individual. Mattera Cabin received a brand new picnic table donated by two girl scouts. This was part of their project to obtain the Silver Award. Mattera Cabin In its first fall year of public operation, the Mattera Cabin saw many events. The Recreation Division held several cooking programs in the cabin throughout the year. Some of the other events included birthday parties, baby showers, Scout troop events and Library outings. The Cabin brought in approximately $1,000 in outside revenue. The Recreation Division also contributed $3,000 for rental use. As we enter 2013, the Cabin continues to gain more use as publicity grows. 331 Programming Winter /Spring Reading Recreation highlights the following programs for the winter /spring season: • Spring Soccer Doctor Clinic • "Spring Ball" Basketball Clinic with High School Basketball Coach Kim Penny • Reading Baseball School Pitching and Hitting with Coach Pete Moscariello • Spring Tennis Clinics for Youths and Adults • Challenger Biddy Basketball for Children with Special Needs • Saturday Morning Sports Series • Challenger All- Sports • 6th Season of Reading T -Ball • Reading Junior Soccer League • Personal Best: Metal Toughness Training, • Creative Cakes 101 • Baby Sitting Course • Crafts programs for Adults • Fencing for Youth - Adults The Winter /Spring season featured many great programs for participants of all ages. Reading Recreation T -Ball had another successful season with 242 participants. This program continues to grow each year and has become a mainstay and intricate part of the Recreation Division's programming line -up T- Ball became a program for 5 and 6 year old boys and girls in 2011. The 7 year olds would now need to go .to RYS or RYB as a natural progression. The program also catches the kids that do not make the age cut off for Reading Youth Baseball, so no player is left out. The spring season also saw many other successful programs including Rocket Volleyball with Coach Michelle Hopkinson: Reading Recreation introduced a new soccer program called Jr. Soccer League. It was set up at the Wood End School Gym and was very popular for its first time being offered. 82 kids participated and were grouped by ages 5 or 6. Paul Orlando and Jim Sullivan were the directors of the program. The Recreation Egg Hunt was a huge success this year. The event was held for the first time at the Tennis Court field at R.M.H.S. This worked out well due to -the close proximity of the parking area to the event and the fencing around the site. Close to two hundred kids ranging from the age of 2 — 8 participated. The division received some very nice giveaways for the kids. The Recreation Division continues to offer programs such as a babysitting class from the staff of Winchester Hospital as well as Fencing for all ages. The Recreation Division believes that 332 recreation is more than just the typical four major sports and can include enrichment type programs. A new . enrichment rprogram offered in the spring was called "Personal Best." This program was directed by Pete Moscariello and focused on mental toughness, positive reinforcements, and breathing exercises. The program went well and we hope to be able see it grow as time goes on. Recreation continued to successfully run adult fitness classes such as Zumba and Cardio, Core and More in 2012. The programs are run by certified trainer Jennifer Tortalano. Summer The Summer Camp program averaged approximately 74% capacity in summer 2012. This is a dip of about '8% from the previous summer.' The program was still a great success with over 660 kids taking part over 9 weeks. Thanks to the Program Coordinator Jenna Fiorente and the hard working summer camp staff the program was a success. The Recreation Division continued theme weeks for each week of camp which were very popular. Jamie Walsh continued' as camp director of the 4th 7 8th grade participants and staff. John Bruno served as the director of the K 3rd grade. Both working under the guidance of Jenna Fiorente steered the program in its many directions. This year's camp staff saw approximately 60% returning staff. The paraprofessional staff was as strong as ever this year and did a great job. We continue to look for students that enjoy working with children. The goal'is to continue with the strong numbers for summer camp again this summer and make Reading Recreation Camp part of more kids' summer experience. The Recreation Division had steady numbers in many of the sports clinics from the previous year. These sport clinics continue to thrive. Successful clinics and programs included: • Challenger Little League Baseball • Volleyball Clinics • Tiny Tot Soccer • Basketball Clinics for Boys and Girls Reading Baseball Clinics •. Super Sports (3 Sessions) Kids Crafts • Tennis Clinics The Recreation Division introduced some new afternoon program- rograms and used signing up for camp as a discount opportunity tied into the new programs. Event -ful hosted several one -day programs including Star Wars Day. Each of these programs was well attended and very popular. The Recreation Division also offered discounts for those that participated in camp and our afternoon street hockey and basketball leagues. The Recreation Division hosted Wednesday Night All- Comers Track Meets again this, past summer. Each week there were 25 plus participants. Participants took part in events such as the dash, 1,000 Meter and Mile. 333 Theater on the Green and Touch of Class concert series were again a great hit. Theater on the Green had a successful turnout this summer each Wednesday afternoon, five concerts highlighted by Wayne from Maine and Johnny the K. These concerts were very well attended by - anywhere between 751— 125 people each Wednesday. These concerts take place on the Marge and John Pacino band stand at Memorial. The Touch of Class concerts included Reading staple Bob . Bachelor's Totem, Pole Orchestra, and Reading's own Steven Savio among the five concerts. The concert series also featured Talk to the Hand, another Reading Based group, and the Reading Civic Concert Band. Between donations that were collected during each of the concerts and sponsors, the Recreation Division was able to run these concerts at minimal cost. These concerts were moved to the Common and front lawn of Town Hall. This turned out to be a very good location and attracted more people than the remote location of Memorial Park. The summer also featured Fireworks in Reading. On Friends and Family Day, Reading Recreation partnered with FORR for the 4th consecutive year to put on a great display of fireworks. Working closely with the Reading Fire Department and Police, the show was enjoyable for all. They were shot from the outfield at Morton field and could be seen from miles around. The estimated crowd was about 3,000 - 3,500 people. A spectacular event! Finally, the Reading Recreation Division sponsored its 22nd Annual Reading Tennis Open. The Tournament was a success once again this year with over 100 players participating. All proceeds go back to the RMHS tennis program > and new equipment for the Town courts. The Tournament was again held on the Reading Community Tennis Courts at Bancroft Ave. The program is run by Kate Kaminer and Lorraine Salter from Friends of Reading Tennis. Gregg Luongo again served as the Recreation Tennis Professional for the 10th year. Gregg did a good job working with kids and adults and working without the major tennis court area. Tennis enrollment increase_ d by approximately 10 %. Many kids enjoyed the clinics so much that they signed up for more than one week. Fall/Winter, The Fall/Winter season for the Reading Recreation Division produced many programming opportunities. The Recreation Division offered a host of programs such as Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Karate, and an Art program among others. The Recreation Division offered a brand new program in September called 'Saturday Night Lights Flag Football. The program drew over, 210 participants for grade K 5th grade. The program was directed by Jimmy Murphy, Carl McFadden, and Duane Sigsbury. Each Saturday night for 8 weeks, players congregated at the RMHS Hollingsworth Field to participate in flag football games. Teams were coached by volunteer parents and got a great response overall. We will look to enhance this program going forward and see if more middle school age kids want to participate. The Recreation Division again offered a Junior /Senior Volleyball -program for 4th — 8th grade students. The program had 75' participants. This was an increase of more than 25 participants from the prior year. The program was run by RMHS Varsity Coach Michelle Hopkinson and 334 several RMHS volleyball players. Recreation will continue to look for ways to enhance this program and take advantage of its popularity. The Recreation Division continued to offer a Fencing program with Olympic Coach Michael Tarascio. The program. was open and populated by students from 3rd grade to adults. The program is offered on Mondays and Fridays, allowing students that owned their own equipment to participate on both days. 24 people participated in Fencing in September's .session and 20 more participants tried fencing in the November session. Saturday AM sports returned after not running the year prior. In 2012, Fall Saturday AM sports had 34 kids participate. The program was run by Jenna Fiorente and her HS staff. The Halloween Parade had over 200 participants this year and was hosted by the Recreation Division in conjunction with the Friends of Reading Recreation at Coolidge Middle School. The parade was shortened to just around the Coolidge Middle School as the .rain began. Participants watched a great Magic Show and enjoyed pizza and popcorn. This program was staffed by Recreation and volunteers from FORK. The Travel Basketball program in 2012 featured over 130 participants with 13 travel teams competing in the Middlesex Youth Basketball League. These teams are selected by coaches with input from the Recreation Staff and independent evaluators after a two -day competitive try -out. Every player that signed up made a team, unless there are not enough coaches and players. The teams are coached by volunteer parents and friends of the Recreation Division. The Sunday Basketball program continues to grow each year. The program added a, K - lst Grade developmental division last year in addition to the already popular 2"d grade players through 5th, graders. Josh Theis was hired to be the supervisor of Sunday Basketball. He did an outstanding job showing the ability to handle parent questions, work with kids and supervise the referees.. Twelve high school students we're hired to work this program. ' Sunday' Basketball had approximately 415 participants this year. This is steady to the previous year. Sunday Basketball continues to be one of the most important programs for the Recreation Division. One enhancement that was made to the program this year was the additional of Alpha- basketball. Alpha- basketball is an on -going training tool for coaches. It includes weekly practice plans and instructional videos to help coaches. The Learn to Ski program at Nashoba Valley ran again this year. There were 23 kids that participated for 4 weeks of skiing. The program was directed by Jenna Fiorente and volunteer parents went each week as supervisors. Special Needs Programming Special Needs programming this year was offered by The Arc of East Middlesex Recreation in conjunction with the Recreation Division. Programs such as aquatics, social club and social dances were offered. The Arc offered successful, programs such as Special Olympic training, bowling, teen groups, and social clubs to name a few. The participants are asked at the end of each session to fill out an evaluation form to give feedback. Aureen Curran ran the Challenger 335 Bowling program this past fall. The program did okay with participation. Challenger Soccer was managed by Ralph D'Amico once again and had a very successful run in the Unified Olympics with a huge come from behind win! The Challenger little league program was managed by Katya Farrell in the spring. The Recreation Division also continued offering Special Skates at the Burbank Ice Arena. This program is headed by Karen Ghirardi. The Division continues to look for other programming areas to expand into. The Recreation Division also runs continuous sections of Challenger All- Sports. This program is run by Lynn Mahoney: She lines up groups each week to volunteer. The program is run for free and Ms.- Mahoney does all of the coordination. Brochure and Advertising Reading Recreation continues mailing the Reading Recreation Magazine to every household in Reading three times a year. Participating, agencies include Recreation, Police Department, Fire Department, Library Services, Elder Services, YMCA, Creative Arts, RCASA, Friends of Reading Recreation, and various in -town organizations. The magazine also features interest articles for the community to keep then! connected to what's happening around Town. The Recreation Division staff has worked hard to put out a quality magazine that the public will look forward to receiving and reading each season: The Reading Recreation Division posts all of its programming at www.readingrec.com. At this website, patrons can easily search and sign up <for programs. They have the :option of either paying on -line or they can print a registration form and mail a check to pay for the class. The website also allows for opt -in direct emails to the public. Email blasts can be sent to the entire database at the click of a mouse or can be sent to specific participants in a ` specific program. Twitter and Facebook have also proven to be great and inexpensive ways to publicize events. Personnel In April, Jim Sullivan - departed Reading, after five and a half years of service. "Coach Jim,"' as his participants referred to him, provided great` stability for the Recreation Division and, developed some fantastic programs including Junior League, Soccer and Junior League Basketball. In late April, Genevieve ( Jenna) Fiorente joined the Recreation Staff as program coordinator. Jenna comes to Reading with a good background of; program coordinating and was actually the Recreation Divisions first intern six years ago. Jenna has already made her mark on programming and has now completed her first full program cycle. Principal Clerk Sue Simeola enters her 5th year with the Recreation Division. Sue has made a positive impact on the operation of the Recreation Division. She has successfully managed the deposits and accounts receivables for Recreation making that process virtually seamless. Sue also helps out with events such as - travel basketball tryouts and pre -fit night, the Halloween parade and the . Egg Hunt. Sue handles much of the face to face customer service for the Recreation Division as well as serving as the frontline for our phone system. Sue is the glue of the Recreation Division. 336 Administration John Feudo begins his 11th year as Recreation Administrator. John, under the direction of the Recreation Committee, continues to manage the scheduling of all town fields and oversee the everyday operation of the Recreation Division. Permits are issued for every field in Town. Reading Recreation will continue to work with the local Youth and Adult sports organizations in maximizing field space. Over the past six years, capital and master planning have become a very high priority for the Recreation Division and the Town. John has worked with many volunteer, groups to design master plans that are functional and advantageous for the Town. It should be noted that having a full service engineering department on -site has made this process possible. There is a constant flow of information streaming from Recreation to Engineering to make these plans possible for public viewing. Washington Park renovations will come to the forefront this year as prominent funds have been set aside in the CIP to provide a new tennis court, basketball court, and other improvements. There is also $30K in the budget donated by Dunkin Donuts for a new walkway into the park: Reading Recreation is continuously looking for available land for the development of new recreational facilities. A comprehensive capital plan has been developed to include tennis courts; basketball courts and backstop replacement over the next twelve years. The Recreation Administrator continues to work with leaders of the sports organizations to develop other field opportunities with what is already provided: The Reading Recreation Division and the Recreation Committee continue to develop policies that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of each Reading Recreation program. Reading Recreation has been glad to offer, the public over 200 recreational programs throughout the past year. Reading Recreation hopes to meet the communities changing recreational needs while providing them with a combination of safe, fun, and educational programs. Suggestions of new programs are welcomed and encouraged. WATER DISTRIBUTION A total of 41 new water services were installed, 23 old water services were replaced, repaired 17 water service leaks, repaired 5 broken water mains, replaced 2 old fire hydrants, repaired 3 broken fire hydrants, and rebuilt 71 fire hydrants. A total of approximately 4,000' of new water mains and 10 fire hydrants were added to the distribution system, and we replaced 2,900' of old 6" water main with new 12" water main on Howard Street. We replaced 4,000' of old 6" and' "8 water main with new 12" water main on Haverhill Street and replaced 800' of old 6" water main with new 8" water main on Charles Street.' 11 water services were disconnected for house demolition. We replaced.1 water main gate valve, replaced old water services from the water main to the sidewalk shut off on Kieran Road, William Road, Susan Drive, Libby Avenue, Winthrop Road, Longfellow Road, Overlook Road, Springvale Avenue and Tennyson Road for Chapter 90 road reconstruction. 337 We assisted Wakefield Water Division by installing a temporary water feed on Bay State Road and assisted with Friends & Family Day. and Vehicle Day at the Reading Public Library. We inspected the installation of water mains at Reading Woods, Johnson Woods, # 30 Haven Street and 10 Pierce Street projects. We performed 5 flow tests, continued cross connection control program, unidirectional flushed water mains in various sections town, and inspected the Auburn Street water tank. All drinking fountains and town irrigation systems were turned on in the spring and turned off and winterized in the fall. 2 seasonal laborers painted and lubricated hydrants over 1/4 of Town. We completed our annual water inventory, loamed and seeded all water jobs and hot topped water and sewer trenches. We checked and maintained 2 water booster' stations on a daily basis. We cleaned and maintained the grounds, cutting grass, etc. at the Auburn Street tank site, and lowered and raised water gate boxes for construction jobs. We conducted a leak detection survey; and assisted the Highway Division during snow plowing operations. The Town's water conservation program awarded rebates for 177 energy efficient washing machines, 33 water saving toilets, 1 irrigation rain sensor, and we sold 61 rain barrels. Meter Room The regular quarterly water meter reading cycle was supported, 219 work orders were received and completed, 303 bill -to -date readings were taken, ,10 meters were removed, 10 meters were reset, 1 meter tested correct, and 0 meters tested incorrect. Sewer Distribution Approximately 5,942' of sewer mains were cleaned and T.V. inspected. 301 sewer main joints were tested and 139 sewer main joints were sealed. 68 vertical. feet of sewer manholes were sealed and we replaced 5 sewer manhole .frames and covers. We cleaned wet wells at all sewer stations, checked and maintained 12 sewer stations daily, and cleaned approximately 1/4 of the sanitary sewer main system. We cleaned and maintained the grounds, cut grass, trimmed bushes etc. around the sewer stations. We completed work orders re: leaks, broken gates etc., exercised the emergencyl generator weekly, and completed the annual sewer inventory. We assisted the Highway Division during snow plowing. WATER SUPPLY DIVISION General Weston & Sampson Engineers completed the distribution system hydraulic model updating and identified a 30 million dollar water system Capital Improvement Master Plan taking into, consideration the MWRA's Northern ' Intermediate High Service Area redundancy project, which includes a redundant second connection to the MWRA system for the Town of Reading. The DPW Water Conservation Program continued with great success. In 2012, nearly $41,000 in rebates was distributed and over $496,000 since the programs inception. The 'program incorporates emphasis on rebates for low flow washing machines, toilets, irrigation system rain �,o sensors, and rain barrels, along with free home and irrigation system water use audits and reports. Home water, saving devices for residents were available at the DPW office at no additional charge. The programs school educational' phase continued ° ` with , Meg Tabasco, Education Coordinator for the MWRA, making presentations to all 3rd' grade classes in Town focusing on water supply and conservation. As required by the August 6, 2006 Administrative Consent Order (ACO) the Town entered into with (DEP), the Town continued to retain ownership and control of the Zone I (400' radius) and protection of the Zone II (well recharge area) of the emergency water supply wells and wellfield. As a condition of the DEP ACO, the water., supply and wellfield continued to be maintained as an emergency ;water ' supply to pump 'water to the distribution system with disinfection capabilities. Weston & Sampson Engineering was awarded a contract to prepare contract documents for competitive bidding for the 750,000 gallon Auburn Street elevated drinking water storage tank interior, rehabilitation, painting, passive mixer installation and appurtenances, and construction services. supply Operated and maintained water supply valve, vault, SCADA and security systems, and emergency water supplywells, pump station and all emergency power equipment. Collected and delivered to laboratory for analysis over 500 water system water quality samples. A total of 592.5 million gallons of water was purchased from the MWRA and delivered to the distribution system in 2012. The highest single day consumption was 2.68 million gallons on July 16, 2012. The highest weeks' consumption was for the period of July 8, 2012 to July 14, 2011, an amount of 16.34 million gallons. The highest month was July with an amount of 64.38 million gallons. Average daily usage for 2012 was 1.62 million gallons. The average daily per capita use (use by each individual) for 2012 was 46 gallons per person per day: The MWRA, in conjunction with the Water Supply Division, compiled and mailed the fourteenth annual drinking water report to all customers in June. The MWRA completed the replacement of the six -inch water main emergency connection between Reading and Stoneham from South Street in Reading to North Street in Stoneham with 23200 ft. of 36" water main as Phase 'I of their Northern Intermediate High (NIH) 1 Service Area pipeline redundancy project for this area. Test borings for Phase II of the project were completed as design for the project continued. 339 2012 RAINFALL RECORDS h!W://www.mass.gov/dcr/watersLipply/rainfall Total precipitation in 2012 as measured at the DPW, 75 New Crossing Road was 42.51" which is 1.63" below-the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) composite normal for the northeast region as posted on January 25, 2012. Monthly normal values computed by DCR are based on averages for the entire period of record for northeast region stations having the longest period of record and are located in Concord, Lawrence and Waltham; 340 Directors Comments 1 am pleased to submit the 2012 Department of Public Works Annual Report. I would first like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, and Town residents, for their continued support and encouragement for the past year. In addition, I would also extend my extreme appreciation to all DPW Supervisors, as well as all union and non- union employees, for their continued hard work, dedication, and professionalism. Department personnel continue to be actively involved as members or liaisons to a number of boards and committees by providing key staff support as required. We assist other departments throughout the year, with a variety of projects and programs, including assistance to : the Conservation Commission, CDPC, Health Division, and School Department, The Town's award winning solid waste collection/recycling program remains outstanding: This program, which has become a template for a'number of neighboring communities, has resulted in considerable dollar savings to the town, as well as increased services, especially in the area of recyclable materials. The 2011 -2012 winter season was very kind to us whereby we had only 12" of plow -able snow, and provided us the ability to turn in a surplus to the town. In addition, 2012 saw the completion of a new security system at the DPW Garage on New Crossing Road, something that was long overdue. All other programs, projects, and activities as highlighted in -;this report ; demonstrate that 2012 was truly an active and successful year, and one to build upon for a continued path of excellence in 2013. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention that with the passing of former longtime director Ted McIntire, we lost a dedicated employee, colleague, and friend who is. thought of often, and will be missed by all. A,bench on the town common, across from Town Hall, was dedicated to Ted this past summer by family, friends, and colleagues. This report is dedicated to his memory. 341 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Leadership There were several changes in leadership of the Reading School Committee. Chris Caruso was re- elected for a three -year term. Robert Spadafora was elected to the School Committee, replacing David Michaud who decided not to run for reelection. At the committee's annual reorganization in June, Karen Janowski was elected as Chair, and Hal Croft as Vice Chair. Other members of the committee are Lisa Gibbs, Chuck Robinson, Robert Spadafora and Hal Croft. Budget The School °Committee engaged in a comprehensive process of establishing a FY13 budget. Numerous meetings were conducted to discuss the various priorities and how the budget should support the District mission and goals. The final budget, while below the initial recommended budget put forth by the Superintendent, met the guidelines as proposed by the Finance Committee. At the Annual Town Meeting that commenced in April, the following school department budget was approved. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Reading's statewide prominence in the MCAS rankings continued in 2012 as Reading placed in the top 20% o of all Massachusetts districts in MCAS performance. This represents a significant accomplishment for a system that continues to spend below- the state average on per pupil spending. This achievement continues to define Reading as a school system that always gets more performance for less money. We continue to be a frugal district that sets high expectations, and achieves these goals through a collaborative effort of the administration, the teachers, the students, and the parents. This is certainly a model to be envied throughout the Commonwealth 342 of Massachusetts. The School Committee is very proud of our accomplishments in this regard and sees this as the standard for accountability ... high scores, low cost. Student Enrollment As students returned to school in September of 2012, it is apparent that our students are staying in the school system. We have seen increases at all levels this year. Student enrollment in the fall of 2012 (FY2013) stood at 4,380 students. See chart below: Reading Public Schools Student Enrollment FY2012 Elementary Schools K -5 2,021 " Middle Schools 6 — 8 1,040 High School 9 -12 1,274 Special Education *45 Total 4,380 Tli;c ;c'tha nnmlhar of anrnll`aac in nnr "enhetantially canaratP" Special Education classrooms. Reading students who receive full- time Special Education services outside of Reading are not counted in this chart. Achievements Reading Memorial High School graduated 283 young men and women in 2012. While many of our graduating seniors are attending some of the most prestigious universities in the country,` all are moving into the future with a solid portfolio of skills, which will help their success in any environment they choose. While we naturally point to acceptances at schools like Tufts I and Northwestern as an indication of our system's success, it is the goal of the School Committee, and a better measure of success that we find appropriate placements for all of our students, that will further prepare them to be productive, contributing citizens of our country: In addition to the success of our graduates, we can continue to take pride in the success of our students at all levels. Our athletic programs continue to be one of the best in Massachusetts, with our _student; athletes demonstrating athleticism, academic achievement, and above all, sportsmanship. Our students take part in a number of statewide competitions, including the Science Olympiad program, National History Day, Drama Fest, and numerous Band competitions. Our success at all levels is almost too numerous to repeat but continues to reflect on the efforts of the students, staff, and parents. We are always indebted to those in the community who provide the additional support when the school department cannot. It is this support from our PTO's, the Boosters, the Band and Drama Parents support organizations, the Reading Technology and Educational Fund, just to name a few, that provide that added support and encouragement that fosters a sense community and promotes participation and success. Reading Public Schools " 343 2012 Annual Report John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Mary,C..DeLai Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Patricia de Garavilla Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator School Department. This report represents the activities, accomplishments and events.of note that occurred in the Reading Public Schools during the 2012 calendar year. Leadership Change • Karen Janowski was elected Chair of the Reading School Committee for the 2012 -2013 school year. • Hal Croft was elected Vice Chair of the Reading School Committee. • Kevin Higginbottom was appointed Principal at the Reading Memorial High School. • Joanne King was appointed Principal at the Wood End School. Notable Events • The Reading Public Schools were honored with inclusion on the College Board's Advanced Placement Honor Rolf • The Reading Public Schools were chosen as a race to the Top district and an Early Adopter for implementation of the new Educator Evaluation System. • Reading Public Schools hosted the 4th Annual Blueprint for Educational Excellence National jnstitute attended by over. 800 teachers and administrators from all over the country. All district staff participated — many teachers presented workshops in all areas of curriculum • Several Reading families hosted students from Korea and Ch, ina as part of an exchange program. • Reading Public Schools held the 7th annual Artsfest which showcased student artwork, drama, and musical performances • The - Class of 2012 experienced an extraordinary level of success in their. efforts to matriculate' into our nation's most academically. challenging programs. The following is a report on their plans: 86.2 % o Four Year Colleges, 6.7% - Two Year Colleges, 0.7% - Business /Technical/Prep Schools, 2.8% work, 1.4 %' - Armed Services, Undecided 1.1 % and 1.1 % Other. 344 • Once again the Reading Memorial High School students have attained scores that place the school within the top echelon of all .high schools in the Commonwealth. Once again all of the seniors in the class of 2012 met the MCAS graduation requirement. • 97.2% o graduation rate for the Class of 2012. Several faculty and staff members were recognized by local and national educational and professional organizations for outstanding achievement. • A group of teachers /administrators traveled to the Blue Ribbon Conference and participated in several presentations. • Reading Public Schools and RCASA hosted the third annual Health & Wellness Education Day. • "A World of Difference" program began its third year with the focus on the commitment to a positive school culture. • Middle School 'students successfully compete in local, state and national competitions including ' National Science Olympiad, Wordmasters Challenge, District Music competitions, and writing contests. • The district continues to upgrade technology with the addition of Smartboards and other forms of technology. • LEGO Robotics: Under the leadership and dedicated efforts of David Ventola and several parent volunteers, over 100 elementary students participated in the Second Annual Lego Robotics invitational in January. The momentum continues as we now have teams at both the elementary and middle school for this year. • Safe Routes to school program sponsored by the MA Department of Transportation is adopted by several schools • Birch Meadow is focusing on creating a positive culture through new monthly character trait themes and assemblies. • The Barrows School continues with. the "STARS" Program — Students that Act Responsibly Shine. • Several schools continue the Curriculum Initiatives Open Circle and Differentiated Instruction with many teachers participating in professional development activities and workshops; • The Joshua Eaton School introduces the "Spot Hall of Fame." recognizing students that earn "spots" for demonstrating positive character traits. • TRRFCC (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship) Character Program continues to be strong in the Killam community. 345 Wood End ;School establishes a Reading /Boston Family Partnership Program to provide opportunities for our METCO students to spend time with a Reading family. • , Wood End initiated the Playground Pals Program which uses students to provide support to their peers by looking out for them on the playground and engage them in activities. • Several students participated in the School Games Day sponsored by the Special - Olympics` • The Pupil Services Department coitinues to work, in conjunction with regular education, in the creation of internal programs and supports to assist students access the curriculum, and on their goal of controlling out of district costs by developing new programs. Student Services Department Alison Elmer, Director The Reading Public School system is committed to the provision of quality education for.'all students and offers an array of support services and programs in all of our schools. The Student Services Department, including special, education, preschool, guidance, nursing, and English language learners, offers a broad range of support 'services to students who meet mandated eligibility criteria. Staff, students and families have access to School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers, Therapists, and Consultants. Our office is staffed with two secretaries, one for the RISE Preschool and the other for the Office of Learning & Teaching, five Team" Chairpersons, and one Director. A Team Chairperson is assigned to supervise, support and service the needs of students, staff, and families at each of the levels from preschool to age 22 in programs both in and out of district, as well as ensure compliance with all state. and federal special education regulations. This year we welcomed one new Team Chairperson to the Student Services department as Vicki Griffin retired. Diane. Trueblood joined the department full -time in August after filling -in for a maternity leave last year. Program Development Due in large part to the extensive efforts of our building principals and special education teams, we are able to continue our efforts to create appropriate programs which allow students to be educated in their community and return from out of district placements. In the school year 2007 2008, 73 students were placed out of district. Currently, we have 50 students placed in programs outside of Reading, a number that continues to drop each year. It is also important to note that we have five students from other districtse that pay tuition to attend our in- district programs. This is a testament to the high quality of services and support we are able to provide in these programs, while allowing opportunities for inclusion with same age peers. In the fall of 2012, we had to increase from a part-time to full -time teacher in the fifth grade Developmental Learning Center (DLC) program at Barrows Elementary School. This addition was made as the program continues to grow from its inception of three students nearly fifteen years ago to its current enrollment of thirty -two students at the elementary level. We also made the difficult, yet necessary, decision' to move the program from Barrows Elementary to Birch 346 Meadow Elementary, beginning in the fall of 2013. This decision was made after much consideration and public input regarding the needs of students transitioning from elementary: to middle school, particularly our special needs population. Once the move is completed over the next four years, students will move with their grade level peers to the same middle school after elementary school; New for the 2013 -2014 school year, the RISE preschool program will offer a five -day, full -day program with the option of before and after- school care available through the Reading Extended Day Program. As the Common Core extends to preschool, we are excited to be able to offer students and family an integrated experience and opportunity to work with dual- certified general education and special teachers with Masters Degrees as we prepare even our youngest students to fulfill the mission of Reading Public Schools. In January of 2012, we saw the creation of a new Therapeutic Support Program at RMHS for students identified with social and emotional disabilities. This substantially separate special education program is our newest program offering for students who have ,a history of repeated hospitalizations, chronic absenteeism, excessive tardiness, and other school avoidance behaviors who have not been able to successfully engage in school through other programmatic offerings. This year the program continues to grow and through the work with our consultant from Wediko Children's Services we are engaging in a process of program assessment and development that will help us to refine and enhance our ability to serve this group of students. Professional Development In order to build the capacity of our staff to improve the quality, of services and programs, our teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals participate in extensive professional development and training throughout the year. The goal of our office over the next 3 -5 years will be to emphasize increased collaboration and partnership between regular education and special education staff in order to build unified systems. of support. Through the Massachusetts Multi -Tier Systems of Support (MISS) framework, the entire district will engage in a multi -year process -with the guidance and consultation of the Kansas MTSS organization to address leadership essentials, structuring requirements, and implementation of this model. Professional development will continue to target the areas of inclusive practices, co- teaching models, mathematics instruction for struggling learners, and universal design for learning. Teachers and therapists have taken part in trainings such as Response to Intervention (RTI), de- escalation and safety care training (QBS), transition ,planning, executive functioning, mathematics training, Wilson, and educational evaluations. The Student Services Department offers a continuum of programs and services to ensure system- wide collaboration and coordination, for students in preschool through age 21. We are committed to strong professional development and training and we take pride in innovative and creative program development. We are very proud of our organization, our schools and our students. If you need assistance from the Reading Public Schools Student Services Department, you are welcome to contact us at 781 -942 -9129: 347 Reading Memorial High School Kevin Higginbottom, Principal In June 2012, Reading Memorial High School graduated 283 students in a culminating event that took four years of hard work and commitment to materialize. In August of that same year, RMHS welcomed .:323 incoming freshmen, replenishing our school community and revitalizing our sense of purpose. In the pages below, we offer to the community of. Reading, Massachusetts a snapshot of the many events, initiatives and achievements that the Reading Memorial High School community has been involved with over the past calendar year. Business and Technology Annual Highlights for 2012 AP Computer Science was added to our technology course offerings. 40 students enrolled in the fall. A new Economics course aligned with the Massachusetts 'History & Social' Science Curriculum Framework. Students in the Entrepreneurship course visited the Salem Maritime National Historic Site where they learned about' Salem's local trade/businesses- and the custom house in the 1800s. Students then sailed on The Fame and experienced navigation w /map /compass, knot tying, lifting /lowering sails, and steering. Business & Technology students competed in the 2012 National Financial Capability Challenged administered by the United States Department of the Treasury & the United States Department of Education. Attorneys from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court/Better Business Bureau, and Chamber of Commerce Director of Reading/North Reading, Jim Boland, owner of our local Fuddruckers presented valuable information to help our students create business plans for their own ventures. The Business & Technology Department was selected to be part of an NSF Foundation study to assess the MIT Scratch Curriculum for teaching programming. Six of our students participated in the three month assessment. Two Business & Technology teachers earned certification as "Google Power Searchers" after successfully completing the course "Power Searching with Google ". English Department Led by teachers in the English department, the school newspaper The Orbit and the school literary magazine The New Currency provided students with an outlet for written expression. Four members of the senior class were selected to read their original work at the third annual New England Art Institute/PEN New England Literary Contest celebration. With other students from eastern Massachusetts, their works of poetry and prose were selected as exemplary by judges from both sponsoring' institutions. Recognized for their high quality, two articles from the student newspaper were selected. by my.hsj.com for publication in that website's "National Edition." The two seniors who wrote the stories had their work published alongside teen j ournalists from around the country. 348 L Two teachers of English 10 planned and carried out a field trip to Walden Pond to enrich their students' study of the works of Henry David Thoreau. 100 students enjoyed a day of reflection, creative writing, and walking tours of the area that inspired Thoreau's most famous work. English teacher Kate Crosby completed her MA. in English through the Breadloaf program of Middlebury College. Fine and Performing Arts Drama The Drama Club will continue the evening; Play ` Writing class (in March) under the direction of English teacher, Kate Crosby, and will participate in the Young Playwrights Festival at the Boston Playwrights' Theatre at Boston University in April. In the 2012 fall season, the RMHS Drama Club presented the musical FOOTLOOSE, Directed by Natalie Cunha and Musically Directed by Kristin Killian. Prior to their performances, cast members of FOOTLOOSE toured the five elementary' schools with a 25- minute showcase of songs and scenes. During the winter of 2013, the Drama Club presented THE INSANITY OF MARY GIRARD (a student directed one -act play) and will be presenting A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM directed by Natalie Cunha. The spring show of 2013 the RMHS Drama Club will present JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH: The Shakespeare Society is meeting for its 5th` year and has presented performances under the direction of Natalie Cunha. Improvosaurus, the resident improv troupe of the RMHS Drama Club, continued with great success giving .a performance at RMHS in December under the direction of Brett Bovio. June 21St will be their 2nd performance of the year. The group continued to support all arts programs at the high school as well as the B1ueRibbon Conference in April; The Drama Club will take its annual trip NYC to take in some Broadway shows. The matinees are either CINDERELLA or JEKYLL AND HYDE. Everyone will attend an evening performance of MATILDA. The Drama Club also ran successful. with SHOCKTOBERFEST Halloween and The Dickens Holiday Craft Fair during the holidays. The Drama faculty completed and implemented projects applying school -wide and district -wide rubrics.. Music Many students were accepted and have participated in Juni r and Senior Districts and All - State concerts; in chorus, band, orchestra, and jazz band. Congratulations to two Color Guard members accepted into the Army All- American Band. The Music Department continued their tradition of a music orientation night (in January) for incoming fr shman night for 8th grade students and parents interested in the high school music program. Seniors C aroline Dababneh and Laura White will give a combined voice recital later in the spring. 349 Members of the Choral Department will participate -in the "MICCA Solo Festival. The Performing Arts Department held their annual Informal Recital (December 2012) and will host its Formal Recital (March 2013). The RMHS Marching Band won at several competitions throughout the fall marching band season. The Concert Band, Jazz Band, Stage Bands and Percussion Ensemble held a successful Winter Concert and will hold their Spring Concert, [open to the public] in May. The RMHS Jazz .and Stage Bands will be participating in several competitions this spring. RMHS will host the regional middle school and high school jazz competitions. The RMHS Color Guard and Winter Guard is also participating in many competitions this spring and will .host the winter show here at RMHS. RMHS Choral groups held a successful winter concert— WINTER SONGFEST and will perform their spring concert - SPRING INTO SONG - in May. Both concerts are always an attraction to Chorus Alumni. The Choral Department's performing groups (RMHS SINGERS, MIXED CHOIR, FERMATA NOWHERE, and THE CRESCENDUDES) performed at many events throughout the year: Pep Rally, Festival of Trees, Dickens Holiday Craft Fair, Caroling in the Community, Martin Luther King Day, Future Freshman Night I. They will also be performing at the Taste of Metro North, ArtsFest, Baccalaureate and Graduation. The Mixed Choir will be participating in FESTIVAL DISNEY this April 4 -7t'. The Band is traveling to perform at Disney World during April vacation. The Music faculty completed and implemented projects applying school -wide and district -wide rubrics. Visual Arts Many Students performed well in our AP Art Courses. The Art faculty nominated students into Art All State, a 3 day workshop experience in Worcester, MA. Anh Le was accepted and attended. Several Art students won awards (Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention) at the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. The Visual Arts faculty completed and implemented projects applying school -wide and district - wide rubrics. Foreign Language Department The Foreign Language Department introduced a new Spanish 4/5 course this year. Replacing the former Spanish .4 course, Spanish 4/5 gives more students the opportunity to continue to a non - honors fifth year in Spanish. Taught this year by returning RMHS Spanish teacher Mrs. Mary Christine Dion, this thematically- based, course integrates conversation, composition, culture and grammar while incorporating authentic films in Spanish. In addition to the Language Lab, this year foreign language teachers added another integral instructional tool and began using 'iPads in a variety of ways to enhance FL curriculum and instruction. The annual Saturnalia event in December allowed students to showcase their skills in 350 project -based learning by studying mythology and history, creating a costume, describing symbols, and preparing foods from Roman times.. Global learning has been enhanced by student travel opportunities through the exchange program with the San Miguel Arcangel School in Madrid. Students from Madrid visited RMHS in. September and RMHS students will live with Spanish families in April. Guided study tours of New York City and Italy are planned for March and April, 2013. Making connections beyond the . classroom: Spanish Club runs student tutoring programs at the Wetherbee School in Lawrence as well as RMHS and middle schools. RMHS students participated in National Latin and National Spanish Exams in March and April, winning medals and certificates of recognition. Emeline Festa advises the French Club, and reports that club members are offering French classes for children at the library after vacation. The class is already full. Meaghan 'McSherry, Spanish Club advisor, visited Taza Chocolate Factory and Chipotle's restaurant. They 'learned about Taza's commitment to environmental sustainability and direct trade. Joanne Alvarez continues to advise the International Club and Laurie Smith advises Haven for Hunger Spanish Honor (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica), while Giulio Binnghi enjoys participating in BYOD. Adding to our extra curriculum activities, Michael Rasner volunteered to co- advise the new robotics group this year. Learning beyond the classroom continues as Giulio Binaghi and Danja Mahoney are the designated .Italy Trip Group Leaders. Joanne Alvarez (and Juan Alvarez) are the Spanish Exchange Leaders, while Laurie Smith, Meaghan McSherry, Michael Rasner and Moe Hillis continue the traditional New York City Trip. Congratulations to Giulio Binaghi who was recommended to the Massachusetts Teacher, of the Year Committee. Joanne Alvarez was reelected to the boards of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese and Eastern Massachusetts -Foreign Language Administrators. Seven department members attended the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association Conference this year, / /mafla org /wcontent /uploads/ End -of- Year- 12a.pdfl.Danja Mahoney and Joanne Alvarez will complete their NISL training course in March. Emeline Festa, French Teacher and Laurie Smith, Spanish Teacher are working on their MAT. Guidance Department 1,950 applications were processed by the Guidance Department for the Class of 2012. Class of. 2012 acceptances` numbered among the following: Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Bridgewater State University, Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, Colby College, Cornell University, Endicott College, Georgetown University, Harvard University, McGill University, Merrimack College, Mount Holyoke College, Princeton University, Purdue University,' Rensselaer 'Polytechnic Institute, Salem State University, Salve Regina College, Tufts University, University of Michigan, University of ;Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell campuses), University of New Hampshire, University of Pennsylvania, University of Rochester, Vanderbilt University; Villanova University, Wake Forest University, . 351 Wesleyan University, Westfield State College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State College and many others... A large group of students took one or more Advanced Placement Examinations in May of 2012.` Coordination' and administration of the exam process is the responsibility of the Guidance Director. In total, 145 students took 307 exams. The College Board recognizes the percentage of students who score a 3 or higher as a good indicator of both the equity and the excellence of the AP program at RMHS. One hundred thirty =three students (or 92 %) scored a 3 or higher, making them eligible for college credit. The Senior Developmental Guidance Program took place on January 5, 2012 in the format of an alumni panel. Fifteen members of the RMHS graduating classes of 2010 and 2011 returned to RMHS to speak with the seniors about their college. experiences. Issues such as time management, workload, roommate concerns, homesickness, free time, and many others were addressed, and there was time for :individual questions. Feedback was that this was a very successful and fain day, both for the seniors, as well as for the alumni. Evening meetings for parents of seniors and juniors were hosted by the Guidance Department in September, 2011 and March, 2012 respectively. A PowerPoint presentation was viewed by parents at each meeting, covering topics such as graduation requirements, standardized testing dates and deadlines, financial aid information, post - secondary, application process and a timetable of important events. Attendance numbered over two hundred parents /guardians at each evening. The annual Financial Aid Evening was held on November 15, 2011 at RMHS. This evening was arranged and hosted by the Guidance Department. Over 200 parents attended this informative evening, aimed at walking parents through the filing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile forms. A very successful 28th annual College Fair was held on 'October 25, 2011 at the Shriners Auditorium. Representatives from 185 schools, colleges and universities attended to present information to students and parents from eleven school communities, including RMHS. The RMHS Guidance- Director is the Chairperson of the Fair, whose responsibility it is to plan the event, send invitations to colleges, and oversee all arrangements with the Shriners Auditorium and outside vendors. Guidance counselors continued to, remain fully committed to Professional Development opportunities. All Counselors attended the fall 2011 workshops which were sponsored by the College Board. Counselors were given updated information about - all new policies and procedures as they relate to the PSAT, SAT AP and Financial Aid areas. The Guidance Director also attended the annual New England Regional 'Forum of the College Board, held in "Boston in February, 2012 and the Guidance Administrators Forum, held in April of 2012. Counselors once again actively engaged in the co- curricular and extra - curricular life of the school as it was another busy year for Junior Class Advisor Jennifer Keaney, as well as for National Honor Society Advisor Jo -Ann Gregorowicz. 352 Math Department The Math Department engaged in extensive planning and professional development in order to align the entire mathematics curriculum with the Common Core State Standards. This effort included one full day in November to map' -out the learning standards and two days in February working with a consultant and math teachers. in grades 5 — 8 to plan a systemic approach to, math instruction and curriculum alignment. Multiple meetings have occurred involving math teachers representing grades 6 12 and more are planned to continue to build our program, and implement new strategies. Representatives from the Mathematics, Business & Technology Departments, as well as Administration visited the Advanced Mathematics and Science Academy in Marlborough, MA. This is a brief description for,an enormous undertaking. The math department has two new teachers this year: Kelly Bedingfield and Scott Rizzo. We have added several new semester courses: Probability, Statistics, and Math of Commerce. Excellent performance was realized on the AT Calculus, AP Statistics exams, and MCAS exams. Science Department RMHS students extended their learning outside the classroom during field trips to such locations as the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (Field Biology), Canobie Lake Park Physics Day (Physics), CityL_ab Biotechnology Boston University Medical School (Biology), Eisai Pharmaceutical Research and Development Labs (AP Chemistry) and Smallpox in Colonial Boston - a Student -led Historical Walking Tour (History of Epidemic Disease). A group of 9 RMHS students, led by Science Teachers Martha Moore and Kent Hatton and parent chaperone Harry Curtis, traveled to the Peruvian Amazon in June.2012 with Environmental Expeditions and EcoTeach. While there they studied forest ecology from a 115 foot high canopy walkway, visited indigenous communities and an ethnobotanical garden, fished for piranha in the Amazon River, looked for monkeys, sloths, parrots, leaf cutter ants, poison arrow frogs, and other rainforest animals, and observed the diversity of rainforest plants: A student going on the trip organized a fundraiser to make a charitable donation to CONAPAC. The money he collected went toward building a water treatment plant for a village. The students also brought soccer balls and books in Spanish to donate to the library they visited and the school where-they spent a day on a service project painting and doing carpentry. John Harrison, Kara Gleason, Julie .Haratunian, Pat Banda and Mary Anne Lynn led Habitat for Humanity Service Learning Trips during the last week in June and first week in July. 30 students participated in trips to build houses on the eastern shore of Virginia with Habitat for Humanity. While in Virginia, students also spent a day at Assateague Island National Seashore. Saturday, April 28th Six RMHS students participated in SET in the City ... hands on activities at Boston Biotech and University Labs and a movie at MOS Omni Theatre. Two students participated in WiSE at MIT ... year- long,' outreach program that provides 30 high school girls with opportunities and resources to explore science and engineering, encouraging young women to explore science and engineering as potential career paths. By matching participants with MIT mentors based on similar interests, WiSE offers high school girls opportunities to deepen their understanding of a specific field of study, and gain awareness of the increasing role . and importance of women in science, engineering, and technology. 353 RMHS students regularly engage in extracurricular activities. Here are a few of these offerings within the Science department: Environmental Club - regularly collects recycling from hallways and classrooms at RMHS, and cleaned up litter from the woods on the other side of Oakland Road in November. The Environmental Club also received permission in spring of 2012 to put "These Come From Trees" stickers on paper towel dispensers in RMHS, in an effort to reduce excess paper towel use., Envirothon - 5 students competed in the Massachusetts Envirothon in May 2012. `As a result of their research on storm water management for their Current Issue Presentation, Julia Werth organized teams of students to paint storm drains in town a number of times over the summer and fall. 5 students attended the state wide training workshop at UMass Amherst on November 2 to prepare for the 2013 Envirothon Competition. Science Olympiad - 16 students competed in the State Science Olympiad on March 17, placing 13th in the state. We placed in the top 10 in 7 events, including a 3rd place medal in Rocks and Minerals. Students have been preparing since September for this year's competition on March 23. _ WGBH Quiz Show - 5 students competed in the WGBH Quiz Show Super Sunday competition on November 4, achieving their highest score so far in the qualifying competition, but they did not make it into the top 16 teams who get to compete on television. Young Engineers: Designing, building, and testing an off- -grid water purification system for 2012 -2013 school year The outside world was brought into the classroom through these engaging guest, "Living with HIV", HN Positive Person from Partners in Sex Education (History of Epidemic Disease); "Theoretical Physics ", Lara Anderson, Harvard University (Honors Physics); "Waste Water Treatment ", Meg Tabasco, Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (Chemistry); and "What is Engineering ?" and "Nanostructures in Biotechnology' Dan Milano, Northeastern University Fall 2012(Principles of Engineering and AP Chemistry).'` The following new courses were added within the Science Department curriculum: AP Environmental Science/ Honors Environmental Science and two courses in engineering (Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering) offered through our partnership with the Project Lead the Way organization. The Science Department teachers engaged in a vast array of professional development over the past year. Some of these activities include: Common Core State Standards multidisciplinary committee, August workshop to plan out CCSS implementation at RMHS - November presentation to the faculty Michele Chiappini, Frank Buono, Mary Anne Lynn; DESE/NSSSA Info Session on Teacher Evaluation, December 2012 Mary. Anne Lynn; Expanding the Boundaries of Learning, 2012 -2013 School Year Michele Chiappini; AP Biology Institute (Revised _AP Biology curriculum), Summer 2012 Martha Moore; Physics TheoryNet (Northeastern), Spring and Fall 2012, Nancy Najmi and Noreen Scarpitto Boston University Physics Teacher Network, Fall 2012, Steve Cogger and Nancy Najmi; Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Core Training at Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Alex Ballantyne and Frank Buono; PLTW Annual Conference Kent Hatton, Patricia Puglisi, Jo -Ann Gregorowicz and Mary Anne Lynn; Expanding the Boundaries of Learning, RPS, 2012 -2013 School Year Michele Chiappini; National Institute for School Leadership, (NISL), RPS, 2011 -2013 Mary Anne Lynn. The Science Department added Steve Cogger (Physics) to the staff for the 2012 -1013 school year. 354 Social Studies 2012 -2013 Five students (1 group exhibit and 1 individual documentary) advanced to National History Day national competition at the University of Maryland in June 2012: The RMHS _NHD Wiki. displays the work of all the sophomores and juniors who participated in the NHD 'program in the fall 2012 Semester, over, 170 students take part in NHD annually at RMHS. The Wiki can be found at http:// nhdatrmhs2012- 2013.wikispaces.com 10 RMHS teachers were participants in the Teaching American History program which finished its final year this last October. RMHS Social Studies teacher Kara Gleason has coordinated the Teaching American History Professional Development Program for the past 6 years, and has now returned to the classroom full -time at RMHS. Several Social Studies teachers from RMHS are participating ` in Reading's continuing relationship with Primary Source in Watertown. The Social Studies department is focusing its professional development starting in September 2012 in aligning the high school curriculum with the MA Standards for Literacy (Common Core). In January, the WWII classes invited Mr. Bob Johnston of Woburn to come and speak to students. Mr. Johnston, a veteran of the US 4th Marine Division, fought in four major Pacific campaigns: Kwajalein, Tinian, Saipan, and Iwo Jima. Mr. Johnston presented his story with colorful effect and all the students thanked Mr. Johnston for his service to our country. During April vacation :Mr. d'Entremont will be taking 25 students to London, England. This is Mr. d'Entremont's fourth trip to London, and every time the students come away with an appreciation of a new culture and the history that goes along with it. A successful speaker series continued for the Early /Elementary Education Field Seminar Program designed to inform aspiring educators on a variety, of educational topics such as certification, careers in helping individuals with Asperger Syndrome and other neurological differences and financial planning for the future educator. 18 students participated in the 60th Harvard Model United Nations Conference. RMHS students researched prevailing international issues and conflicts and engaged in debate and diplomacy similar to that faced by United Nations diplomats. "Other conferences include University of Massachusetts Lowell and Concord Academy. Social Studies teacher Amy Fedele is the advisor for Model UN. Amnesty International (advisor. Jeffrey Ryan), a Human Rights club, meets every Tuesday to study cases of imprisonment for conscience, torture and other civil liberties violations around the world. Members send written appeals to governments on behalf of abuse victims. Operation Smile (advisor Jeff Ryan) continues to meet on Thursday afternoons, students plan fund raising to arrange reconstruction surgery for children with cleft lip or cleft palate. 355 2 February: 14th annual trip to the Metropolitan Opera. Jeffrey Ryan organized and took 45 students to see Donizetti's L'Elisir D'Amore in New York City. Summer of 2012: Jeffrey Ryan led 40 students, along with James DeBenedictis, Andrea Mooney, and Bob Mooney, for an eleven day tour of Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Tallinn, and Helsinki. Jeffrey Ryan is planning tour of Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia for summer of 2013 and will be accompanied by fellow Social Studies teacher James DeBenedictis; May 2013: Social Studies teacher Jeffrey Ryan will give keynote address at annual National Honor Society induction ceremony. The Right Club under the direction of Dennis Deeb, continues to provide students with a forum with political discussion and debate. Longtime RMHS educator William Carroll (Class of 1967) entered his final year as- ,a teacher at RMHS. Mr. Carroll has been a`Social Studies teacher for 30 plus years. Social Studies teachers John Fiore and Dave Blanchard led the RMHS Football team to the 2012 Division 2 Super Bowl Championship. Special Education Department The Therapeutic Support Program, which :is beginning its second school . year, supports students with emotional disabilities in a full day program. TSP has expanded its curriculum offerings this year in both academic and social /emotional skill building, with support from the English, History, Math, and Science departments at RMHS. We also welcome new staff for special education: Harlan Kroff, School Social Worker; Richard Staples, School Psychologist; Jennifer Hagopian, Special Education Teacher; Allison Zaya, Special Education Teacher; Linda Russo, Special Education Paraprofessional. Wellness Department The Wellness Department has introduced a new Health Education course called "Health Issues ". This contemporary issues course is presently an elective course for juniors but will be required of all current freshmen. Both the current ninth grade "Decisions" course and "Health Issues" course are using new educational materials and I electronic resources. Wellness students are instructed in CPR/AED training with.' certification' available. The Wellness curriculum maintains a focus on fitness with many contemporary course offerings. Students are allowed to choose from a wide array of activities such as fencing, inline skating, snowshoeing, and zumba in addition to our Challenge Course options. The Department is presently implementing the FitStats data software program for enhanced reporting of fitness assessments followed by comprehensive -student evaluation and personal Wellness - planning. The Department has five certified personal trainers on staff to supervise the state-of-the-art 356 Fitness Center which is utilized during the day by Wellness classes and after school three days a week by students and staff. The Wellness Department planned and executed the 3'd annual Health and Wellness Education Day with over 1000 participants and many qualified health practitioners and valuable workshop presentations. The Wellness Staff successfully conducted the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey and contributed essential information at several community presentations in partnership with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA). Wellness staff members have continued their professional development through MAHPERD conference attendance, new Health education materials and technology -based resource trainings; and Wingspeed challenge course workshops. The Wellness Department added Ms. Sarah Lennon to the staff for the 2012 -1013 school year. ARTHUR W. COOLIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Craig Martin, Principal Marie Pink, Assistant Principal Introduction The mission of Coolidge Middle School is to create a challenging and respectful environment for all students and to provide the varied experiences necessary for becoming' confident, independent learners. The Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School continues to strengthen this mission by fostering a "learning community" for all, including staff, students, and parents. Our school community is characterized by a shared mission and vision, collective inquiry that accompanies a constant striving; to improve, an organizational structure of collaborative teams that share a common purpose, a willingness to try new approaches, and annual„ self- -assessment to examine results. As we continue striving to successfully_ address the social, physical, intellectual, and emotional needs of all our students, we look forward to accomplishing the new goals set forth in our School Improvement Plan, while at the same time, we celebrate our successes of the previous, year. Below are just a few of the highlights:.. - STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS Welcome to Coolidge for Incoming 6 th .,,Grade in August, we once again offered our acclaimed transition program Welcome to Coolidge' for incoming 6th grade students. This program' prepares students for a stress -free start to the school year. Participants get to know some staff members, become comfortable with the building layout, locate their locker (and learn how to open a combination lock), and know what is expected of a sixth'grade'student. They get to review their middle school schedule, participate in team building activities, and learn important study skills. Over a hundred students were enrolled, and students'. not only learned useful information, but also (and most importantly) had a'great time!' 357 Nature's Classroom at Prindle Pond Many Coolidge 7th graders participated in our 20th annual Nature's Classroom program at Prindle Pond during April break. Many thanks to Ms. Anderson who coordinated the five day trip and, to all the staff and parent chaperones who helped make this such a wonderful experience for all the students. Trip to Quebec In October, Team Gemini 8th graders travelled to Quebec, Canada. In addition to enriching their" study of French, students also visited such sites as the beautiful Basilique de St. Anne de Beaupre, the waterfalls at la Chute de Montmorency on the Beaupre coast, la Citadelle - a military fort adjoining, the famous Plains of Abraham, le Chateau Frontenac, a sound and light , show about the history of Quebec at the Musee du Fort, and la Sucrerie (Sugar Shack) where everyone learned 'how to make maple syrup and enjoyed an evening of traditional dancing and folk songs. Thanks to all the students who attended for being wonderful representatives of both our school and country, to Ms. Klein for coordinating the trip, and to Ms. Cuscuna, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Maattala for chaperoning! Trip to Washington, D.C. In June, Coolidge 8th graders travelled to Washington, D.C. Everyone had a wonderful time, and students had the opportunity to visit such sites as the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, the U.S. Capitol, the White House, Smithsonian Museums, the Jefferson Memorial, and much more! Thanks to all the students who attended for being wonderful representatives of the school, to Coolidge teachers Mr. Bernard, Mr. Guidetti, Ms. Herlihy, and Mr. Maday for chaperoning the adventures, and to Ms. Oliveira for coordinating the entire trip! Student Mentors Marie Pink, our Assistant Principal, continued to expand our very successful student mentor program. This program consists of high. school students and-Coolidge 8th graders who volunteer to mentor younger students. This program has helped many middle school students to attain better organizational skills, achieve at, higher academic levels, and make better social connections. Coolidge Volunteers Coolidge has also created a core ' group of student .volunteers who assist with various tasks throughout the school Tasks include such items as shelving books in the library, organizing various meeting spaces throughout the building, watering plants, cleaning fish tanks, making sure computers are shut down each day, posting announcements on the school sign, and much more. Thanks to Assistant Principal Marie Pink for coordinating this great program! 358 Coolidge Drama Presents Cinderella Coolidge Drama Club produced the musical Cinderella, and it was a great success. Congratulations to Director Lori Mandolese'and to all the cast and crew. Their impressive talents brought the story of Cinderella to life for all of us! - Doug Wilhelm Visit In April, Coolidge was again very pleased to welcome author Doug Wilhelm to the school to speak to the 7th grade. His book The Revealers has been used in 7th :grade for several years now as part of our bullying prevention program, and Mr. Wilhelm's annual visit has become an eagerly anticipated tradition each year at Coolidge. On The Revealers website, Doug Wilhelm explains, "Like the main characters in The:Revealers, I was bullied a lot in middle school. The idea for the novel grew, in part, out of my own experiences." He goes on to say, "Many schools have used the.book to open up the subject of bullying.. and readers across the country ... nominated The Revealer"s for the 2004 Teens Top Ten list of the American Library Association. What has meant the most to me has been hearing how much the book has meant to young people who often feel, as I did, lonely and isolated in their lives. I couldn't ask 'for a better reward than that." Doug: Wilhelm's`humor, compassion, and wisdom allow him to easily connect with the 7th grade students, and we're grateful to the Coolidge PTO for supporting his visit. Annual Olympiad Day - In February, Coolidge once again held our school -wide Olympiad. This day has become a wonderful tradition at Coolidge for many years, and brings the entire school community, together. Thanks to all the parent volunteers, to all the students, to all the staff for once again coordinating a very successful and enjoyable day!' Family Math & Science Night In March, Coolidge presented its annual Family Math & Science Night for Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 students and their family members. Hundreds of students and parents enjoyed a fun evening of math, science, engineering, and technology activities. It also provided an excellent ransition activity for the fall's entering 6th graders. Special thanks to Coolidge teacher Andrea Bruno for coordinating this night, and to all the parents who volunteered their time and efforts to make'tthe. evening a success. Coolidge Wordmasters Coolidge participated this year in the WordMasters Challenge, a national Language Arts competition entered by approximately 220,000 students annually, which consists of three separate meets held at intervals during the school year. Throughout the year, many Coolidge students achieved high honors in this rigorous competition. Congratulations to all of them! Special Olympics - For the last eight years, students from the Reading Public. Schools have participated in the annual Special Olympics. This year, Reading (and Coolidge), again sent many athletes to participate in 359 the track and field events, and the spirit and enthusiasm by our athletes, coaches, and their supporters were incredible. Congratulations to all the medal winners and thanks to all the Reading staff and students who participated this year! Special thanks also go out to Ms- for coordinating the trip for the students that day, and to all the district's staff and students who represented Reading so proudly at this event. Memorial Day Ceremony This year, Coolidge students again learned about the meaning and significance of the Memorial Day holiday by preparing and participating in a special ceremony with the entire student body. " After several days of morning announcements and then a homeroom- advisory activity, each Coolidge stude4had the opportunity to place a small American flag around the school property to honor the memory of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. And in doing so, students: not only expressed their gratitude, but also dedicated themselves to ensuring that those who have died are never forgotten. As we came together as one school community, we humbly honored all those who had given so much to make our dreams for the future possible. As Coolidge musicians played taps in the morning sunshine almost five hundred students walked in silent procession around the school property. Each flag was placed in memory ...for all of the individuals who have sacrificed their lives for all of us, both the recently fallen, and those throughout our nation's entire history. Student Honors . Coolidge was proud that many students were again recognized for their, talents in various programs and /or competitions throughout the year. Just a few examples include.. Science Olympiad Team: State Champs On Saturday, March 18th, the Coolidge Science Olympiad Team won first place in the Massachusetts Middle School Science Olympiad State Competition at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is the 19th year that the team has _ earned the honor of representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the National Science Olympiad Competition, which took place this year at the University of Central Florida in May. Congratulations to all the students on the team, to Head Coach Karawan Meade, and to all the other teachers, coaches, community members, and high school team alumni who guided and supported this year's team! Congratulations and thanks as well to the parent organization whose support helps to make everything possible! Jazz Band Receives Gold Medal Congratulations to all the students of the Middle School Jazz Band'and to director Mr. Mulligan for receiving a gold medal at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Festival! Congratulations also to Coolidge student Will Politano, who received an Outstanding Musicianship award. Great job, everyone) 360 Northeastern Junior District Music Festival Congratulations to the following Coolidge students who were selected by audition for the Northeast Massachusetts District Junior Music Festival, `a prestigious Massachusetts Music Educators' Association event. The program, for students in grades six through nine, is offered by the M.M.E.A. as an enrichment opportunity, providing a musical experience to talented young people. Selected students from Coolidge included: Scott Dumas - band, Tessa Senders - chorus, Isabel Azevedo - chorus, Morgan Neff - Gatchell - chorus, and Tyler D'Ambrosio - chorus. These students were chosen from among hundreds of students at the regional auditions in Methuen. Congratulations to everyone on this great achievement! Boston Globe Scholastic Art Award Winners Congratulations to 8th grade students Isabel Azevedo and Juliann LeBlanc for receiving Honorable Mention in -this year's Boston Globe Scholastic Art Competition. Almost 14,000 works of art were submitted from middle and high school students across the state of Massachusetts. We are very proud of the creativity and dedication to the arts . from all of the Coolidge students who submitted work to this prestigious event. Student Agenda Book Cover Contest Congratulations to Aimee Casavant, whose artwork was selected as the winning entry in this year's Agenda Book Cover contest! Aimee received an iTunes gift card, and her design. appeared as the cover on the 2012 -2013 Student Agenda books. Thanks to all the students who participated! Geography Bee Congratulations to all the students who participated in the annual Coolidge Geography Bee: Michael Dente, Christopher Fitzpatrick, Zachary Forbes, Jason Kwan, Nathaniel Smith, Alexander Talbot, Nathaniel Talbot, Jack Twomey, Parker Webb, and especially to this year's Bee Champion, 8th grader Tyler D'Ambrosio! Thanks go out also to the Social Studies teachers of Coolidge for serving as judges for the bee, and to Dr. John Doherty, Superintendent of Schools, for being the host and moderator of this all - school event. Great job, everyone! Make a Difference Awards' Congratulations to Coolidge 8th graders Michaela Boyle and Ryan Simard, who were recent recipients of the John F. Kennedy "Make a Difference Award." On March 15th, one hundred middle school students from across Massachusetts were honored at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in recognition of the volunteer work they have performed in their communities. Some of the student projects included helping fellow students with disabilities, working at local food pantries and senior centers, organizing recycling or environmental initiatives, developing outreach efforts to discourage cyberbullying, volunteering for Special` Olympics and Best Buddies, and participating in relief efforts to support our troops overseas and needy children in Haiti. "President Kennedy believed that every person can make a difference and each of us should try," said Library Director Tom Putnam. "These students are an inspiring example of JFK's timeless call to service." At the ceremony, each student received a 361 personalized certificate recognizing their work on the project for which they were nominated. The Make a Difference award program is sponsored by the John,F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Artsonia Online Art Museum Coolidge students regularly had their artwork displayed on Artsonia.com, the world's largest online student art museum; and several students throughout the year were even featured as nominees for Artist of the Week. Artsonia`manages school art galleries in a safe and educational manner, developing students' pride and self- esteem, ` and involving parents and relatives in student arts education and :accomplishments. Thanks to Ms. Doane and to all the students, and their families for supporting the arts at Coolidge. Letters about Literature, Semi- Finalist Congratulations to Coolidge 8th grader, Danny Tighe who was a state semi- finalist in the 2012 Letters About Literature program, ranking among the top percent of letters written in Massachusetts! Letters About Literature is a national reading promotion program of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress; and approximately 70,000 students nationwide participated in the LAL program this year. The LAL website describes the writing competition this way: "How has an author's work, novel, nonfiction, or poetry changed your view, of the world or yourself? What did you learn about yourself that you didn't realize before reading the author's work? Don't write a' book report. The author already wrote the book and knows what happened. What the author doesn't know is how you reacted while reading the book. Write about that, your response in a reflective, personal _ letter to the author! That is the LAL writing challenge. Each year, LAL awards thousands of dollars through state and national prizes, as well as LAL library grants Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations Coolidge was proud to have two 8th grade students representing the 'school and our community at Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. Tessa Senders represented Reading at Governor Deval Patrick's Project 351 event. Eighth graders from all over the Commonwealth represented the state's 351 cities and towns as student ambassadors to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and to inspire ,youth. leadership and an ethic of service across Massachusetts. Eighth grader Cole Hunter also joined Tessa Senders at Reading's own annual celebration on Monday, January 16th at the RMHS Performing Arts Center. Both Coolidge students' opened the event with introductory readings and highlights. This year's program included music and drama provided by the Reading Memorial High School Mixed Chorus and RMHS Singers, the Reading Memorial High School, Drama Club; the Singers from the Korean Church of the Nazarene, and the Reading Community Singers. CHARITY AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS Coolidge students again participated in many charitable and humanitarian efforts, benefiting a variety of organizations. Below are just a few examples from the year... 362 4t" Annual "Hoops for Heart" Day Coolidge held its 4th annual "Hoops for Heart event on March 30th, and raised approximately $14,000 for the American Heart Association! Our thanks go out to the many students who participated in the day's events and to everyone who made the Coolidge day such a tremendous success! Special thanks as well to Mr. Huizenga who coordinated the event and to all the staff who helped make this a day full of incredible school spirit! While encouraging community . service, the "Hoops for Heart" day is also an educational program, with messages of staying tobacco -free, eating healthy, and exercising' regularly, all while raising dollars critical to the development of lifesaving research. Before the final games of this year's Coolidge tournament, all the students were honored to listen to guest speaker, Kristina Hill, a 15- year -old student who shared her own story about surviving a stroke and how medical advances have helped her to recover. The entire student body was then able to cheer for their classmates who were in the final round of the tournament. Congratulations to everyone for participating, for showing tremendous school spirit, and for helping to raise money for a great cause! Thanksgiving Food Drive The Coolidge family once again supported the Reading Food Pantry as part of our annual Thanksgiving Assembly., Coolidge "Team Voyager" coordinated the food drive and :assembly this year and dozens of boxes of food and necessities were again donated to the Reading Food Pantry. Thanks to all the staff and students who made the assembly and food drive so successful,_ and especially forgiving so many people something to be thankful for during the holiday season. National Wear Red Day Coolidge supported the American Heart Association's national Wear Red Day. Heart disease is the No. l killer in America, and one in every 3 deaths in the US, is due to cardiovascular disease. On Friday, February 3rd, many Coolidge students and staff wore red to show their commitment to the fight against heart disease and raised money for the American Heart Association. Thanks from Reading, Kansas Coolidge's Team Voyager received a wonderful thank you card from the students and staff of the Reading School in Kansas. After the May,-`2011 devastating tornado in Kansas, Team Voyager supported our "sister city" school with letters of support and school supplies. The Kansas school thanked the Voyager team for their kind and generous gifts, and they said that things there are getting back to normal with many businesses and homes now rebuilt. We send our continued best wishes to all the people of Reading, Kansas ... and thanks also to Mrs. Jacobsmeier and all the Team Voyager teachers and students. for all their efforts to help others! Coolidge Sends Packages for Hurricane Relief Effort As you know, thousands of people were greatly impacted by, the destructive power of Hurricane Sandy; and so in response the Coolidge community quickly began collecting needed items and then shipped twenty -five large boxes to locations for displaced victims of the hurricane. Special thanks to Ms. Jacobsmeier, Ms. Talleur, and Mr. Huizenga for coordinating the effort, to Coolidge parent Ms. Tighe for collecting boxes and monetary donations to pay for shipping, to 363 parent Ms. Mungenast, the Coolidge Student Council and their advisors Ms. Leichtman and Ms. Scaglione for all their work to pack and label the donations,, and of course to all the Coolidge students, staff, and community members who gave so generously to make this effort successful In. doing so, the students of Coolidge not only were able to help those in need, they also demonstrated the true meaning of teamwork and community. Thank you, everyone for your support! Walk for Hunger Again this year, the Coolidge community participated in the annual "Walk for Hunger in Boston on May 6th and helped raise money to help the hungry: According to the event's website, 43,000 people came to the Boston Common to raise $3.6 million for their hungry neighbors during Project Bread's annual Walk for Hunger. And the funds raised will help support a wide range of community hunger relief programs across the state. We at Coolidge commend all who participated! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS, AND STAFF /SCHOOL HONORS The Coolidge community again coordinated and/or participated in many initiatives and events in order to build school spirit, to assess our current programs, and to sustain our continuous improvement efforts. Below are just a few, examples from the year.. Commissioner of Education Visits Coolidge Coolidge was honored to welcome Mitchell Chester, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education of Massachusetts. <During the visit, Commissioner Chester toured the school, visited a few classrooms, and met with the Coolidge leadership team. Commissioner Chester also met with Superintendent Doherty, Principal Martin, and other members of the district's Teacher Assessment Process (TAP) committee to learn more about Reading's work with educator evaluation and to discuss some of the other ongoing "Race to the Top" initiatives. As part of the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education's (DESE) efforts , to document the state's reform efforts, a film crew from WGBH also accompanied the Commissioner, as they were in the process of .developing a video for the DESE's communications outreach. We are honored that the Commissioner chose Coolidge to visit, and we are grateful for the praise he gave to all of us here in Reading. Our entire community can be proud of the important work our district is doing in areas such as the Common Core State Standards, student- centered instructional strategies, educator evaluation, and assessment development to effectively measure student growth. Thanks to Commissioner Chester, the WGBH producers, and the entire film crew for highlighting the efforts of all our staff and students in Reading, and thanks also to our Stn grade ambassadors who did a great job assisting all of our visitors: Peter Squeglia, Kelly MacDonald, Jack' Twomey, and Lorraine Cusolito. 364 Department of Education Video Features Coolidge - The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released a short video this winter on the DESE's core strategies to ensure that all students are prepared for.success after high school. The video, titled Success after High School, is featured on the front page of the Department's website, and it features some clips from whenI the Commissioner of Education and a WGBH camera crew visited Coolidge in September. The video can be accessed at this link: htt-D://www.doe.mass.edu/. RTEF Grants Awarded to Coolidge Coolidge was very grateful to be the recipient of several, grants from the Reading Education Foundation (REF) totaling almost $10,000! Our enormous gratitude is extended to REF for funding the purchase of a state -of- the -art document camera to be used for Math instruction, instructional software for Music, iPod .touches for use in Art instruction, Project Adventure curriculum materials to enhance our, social/emotional instructional offerings, as well as the books and funding to support a school -wide interdisciplinary project! Thanks to the faculty members who spearheaded, the grant proposals and of course to the Reading Education Foundation for all their efforts to support our schools: The students will definitely benefit greatly from each and every one of these wonderful opportunities. Ms. Scaglione Awarded Teacher of Honor Stefanie Scaglione, Special Education Teacher at Coolidge,, was named a recipient of 'the Teacher of Honor Award from Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education. As a recipient of the award, Ms. Scaglione joins a small group of remarkable educators who have been recognized with this honor. "Great teachers change lives by inspiring students to recognize their gifts and to learn how to use them to pursue a worthy dream. Stefanie Scaglione is one such teacher," said Kappa Delta Pi International President Dr: Nathan Bond. To earn the Teacher of Honor designation; an educator must have more than three years of classroom teaching experience, submit evidence of professional development, leadership, community service, and meaningful contribution to the education profession, and demonstrate a commitment to integrity and high standards in the classroom. Congratulations, Ms. Scaglione, for your commitment to excellence in education, and thanks .for all you do for the students of Coolidge! Ms. Steinhauser Contributes to National: Database The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) recognized Coolidge Librarian, Christine Stein hauser, for having a lesson plan (titled Web Evaluation) published in AASL's Standards for the 21St Century Learner Lesson Plan Database. The Lesson Plan Database is an interactive resource supporting librarians and other educators in teaching the learning skills defined in the AASL's Standards for the 21 St Century Learner. It provides school librarians a user- friendly way to create and share exemplary lessons with their peers, and the database aligns plans to the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards. All submissions are vetted by AASL reviewers to ensure lesson plans published are of the highest quality. We're proud to recognize Ms. Steinhauser for her contribution to this exemplary educational resource: 365 Blue Ribbon National Institute The Reading Public Schools was proud to again partner with Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence to present our annual Blueprint for Educational Excellence National Institute on April 12th and 13th. The Institute featured 'local, regional, and national educators attending high - quality professional development opportunities and visiting classrooms throughout the district. Along with the 500 staff members of the Reading Public Schools,' close to 300 other educators also attended. This year's Institute also included outstanding keynote addresses by best- selling author and award'- winning psychologist Dr. David Walsh and National Hall of Fame Teacher and former Disney Teacher of the Year, Warren Phillips. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Institute so successful!` All of us can take great pride that through such - innovation and commitment to excellence, the Reading Public Schools not only provides such first class professional development opportunities, but also can inspire such an effective professional network of fellow educators from around the nation! Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Coolidge Middle School was proud to again be featured at the 2012 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence national conference. As a national Lighthouse School, Coolidge gave four presentations at the conference, and Principal Craig Martin was honored to be the Master of Ceremonies for the conference. Coolidge staff members also had the opportunity to attend numerous workshops, visit area schools, and to connect with professional colleagues from outstanding schools across the nation. Professional Conferences Coolidge staff members also attended and/or, presented at other professional conference throughout the year, such as the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) annual conference, the New England Social Studies conference, and others. WALTER S. PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal Douglas Lyons Assistant Principal Beth Beaulieu Introduction The Walter S. Parker, Middle School continually works to improve through a process which addresses three main areas of need; :curriculum, ;instruction and assessment, school climate and shared leadership. Staff, parents, students and community members are working together to build a school - community ,which focuses on the needs of pre - adolescents and adolescents, educationally, socially and emotionally. Part of this process is to reach out to the Reading Community and beyond as we continue the Parker tradition of being a school which values life - long learning, and service to the community. 366 School Improvement Plan The 2012 -2013 School Improvement Plan (SIP) was written by the Principal and the School Site Council in the spring of 2012. This was a change this year, where our intent was to open school with our School Improvement Plan drafted and in place giving teachers an opportunity to better align their goals with the district and school. The School Site Council is comprised of five parents, two teachers, one community representative and the assistant principal and the principal. The plan correlates directly to the District Improvement Goals and the new district vision statement, "...Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society..." The focus of the 2012 -2013 Parker . School Improvement Plans is: Improving Teaching, Learning, the demonstration of 21St Century Skills; Communication, School Culture and Shared Leadership; including student's social/emotional safety and development. The School Improvement Goals are SMART Goals; and are a product of the collaborative work completed with the Administrative Council, teacher leaders and the School Site Council. The ` goals ° are as follows: School Improvement Goal 1 Teachers will collaborate to expand, share .and teach engaging lessons that require students to produce three artifacts, assessments," student work, student performance or written work in each content area that corresponds to an instructional or performance standard. (Instructional Goal, the demonstration of 21St Century Skills). School Improvement Goal 2. The teachers and administration will work as a learning community to create and administer three surveys and three feedback opportunities during early release times to measure the impact of professional learning at Parker Middle School and how that correlates to student performance. (Communication, School Culture/PLC /Shared Leadership) School Improvement Goal 3 We will refine and improve the environment for learning in our school by better meeting the social/emotional, behavioral and academic needs of our students. (Social/Emotional and Behavioral Health of Students) The administration reviews and reports _ our monthly goal to the school site council on the achievement and.the progress toward our school goals.. Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Parker Middle School is a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Lighthouse School. The award is given to schools that have scored in the distinguished category in all nine of the BR Categories for Improvement. The nine areas -are: Student Focus and Support; School Organization and " Culture; Challenging Standards and Curriculum; Active Teaching and Learning; Technology 367 Integration; Professional Community; Leadership and Educational Vitality; School, Family, and Community Partnerships; Indicators of Success. The Walter S. Parker Middle School administration and teacher leaders continue to use the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Principles as a primary document to review and assess programs and structures annually. Parker teachers and administrators also continue to attend; the Blue Ribbon National Conference. Jn addition, Parker teachers and administrators attend and present annually at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National ;Institute hosted in Reading in the spring. In the spring of 2013 Parker will host a visiting team of teachers and administrators attending the national conference in Reading. We will share how we have grown the use of technology, SMART Goals, and also how we are learning with and from one another in our professional learning communities. Additionally, two teacher leaders and the assistant principal presented on the topic of Making Schools Work for Everyone: Connecting Student Learning, Professional Practice and Professional Goal Setting at the National Blue Ribbon Conference in Florida in December.` Turning Points and School Reform Initiative The Turning Points report from. the Carnegie Foundation is a result of over fifteen years of research done in middle schools on how, pre- adolescents and - adolescents learn best. The report , has a list of principles and practices that middle schools should adhere to if they are to address the educational, social, and emotional needs, of students who are "in. the middle" between elementary school and high school. Parker Middle School is;in its ninth year of membership in the National Turning Points Network located at the Center for Collaborative Education in Boston, MA. Some of the changes that resulted from our collaborative work with SRI and the TP Network address the needs of student achievement, student 'assessment, school climate, classroom culture, shared leadership, collaboration, communication, and staff development. New England League of Middle Schools — NELMS As a member of the New England League of Middle Schools, NELMS, the Parker community has had many opportunities to go to conferences and workshops to increase the knowledge in our building around research pertaining to middle schools and teaching and learning. In the fall of 2008, and again in 2010, Parker was determined to be a NELMS Spotlight School. As a result of this distinction, we continue to host' visiting teams of teachers and administrators. who hope to replicate some of the structures and professional learning practices to improve student learning in their home schools. In the spring two teams from Parker will again be presenting at the NELMS Conference in Rhode Island. Professional Development and Adult Learning A" fundamental part of the professional development and the success that Parker Middle School has had, and will continue to have, is directly due to teacher learning, and teachers teaching one another. This work was recently captured in the book "Leading for Powerful Learning: A Guide for Instructional Leaders by Breidenstein, Fahey, Glickman and Hensley." The research of the 368 authors and the teacher work they cited from Parker Middle School is most encouraging and has led to us refining and formalizing ` our professional learning and our professional learning communities. There are numerous opportunities for teachers to learn about Facilitative leadership, Critical Friends Groups, inquiry math, classroom discourse, differentiated instruction, project . based learning, engaged learners, data analysis, literacy :models, numeracy, Smartboard technology, blogs, wikis, podcasting, Moodle, Excel, Inspiration, MassOne, Kurzweil, United Steaming, health and wellness, pragmatics, Glogster, Edline, ,Gradequick, drug' awareness, curriculum mapping, restraint, safety, as well as Bullying Training. The offerings listed above are professional development offerings at the school and district level. In addition, the district has stream -lined professional development to be completed during the school day when possible and to follow the cohort model to best utilize and support teachers while learning and incorporating new methodologies into curricula areas. Teacher leaders and administrators have taken on the new teacher evaluation system, mapping the new common core standards, as well as developing programming to support the behavioral health of all students. A' focus for us this year continues to be helping students and teachers make their work and their practice public. Specifically in regard to student work we use the phrase "...creating work for an audience greater than one..." As students and teachers share their work with others they get feedback and gain a sense of clarity and confidence through the process. We have widened the focus to include common language and opportunities for students to give and share feedback and also post the changes to the work that they are publishing or making public. In addition we have continued, developing in -house experts and opportunities for teachers to teach and learn from one another. The concept of teachers teaching and learning from one another is invaluable because it allows teachers to make relationships and continually share and receive feedback as they work to integrate technology and make changes in their pedagogy. This professional learning model has had a profoundly positive impact on, our school culture. A most notable and significant learning opportunity that has impacted technology integration into classroom instruction at Parker is the Expanding the Boundaries to Teaching and Learning Course taught by the Superintendent and teacher leaders. This is a` year -long, six credit college course where teachers and administrators learn and experience new technologies together. Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Work at the Middle Schools (Parker and Coolidge) Teacher Leaders; Principals and the "Superintendents have worked `collaboratively refining and implementing the use of SMART Goals, the new Educator Growth Plans, and the new TAP Process and also'the new Common Core Curriculum Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Teacher Leaders, from Parker and Coolidge have facilitated groups during early release times and professional days in Math and ELA to review assessable standards, map curriculum` and look very closely at instructional practices that develop skills to use and apply the standards they are learning. Additionally, two new courses have been added to the master schedule. A new Health Class was added for all seventh graders as part of the district commitment to behavioral health. A new Engineering Elective called Project Lead the Way was 369 also added to grade eight to serve a growing population of students who have an interest in engineering and design build activities. Core Values We are in our eighth year focusing on our Core Values of Kindness, Community and Personal Best. New teacher were trained in the new Bullying Law and the District Anti- Bullying Plan which includes the ability to report incidents on -line, and also anonymously via text. We are in our send year implementing the new research based curriculum, Second Step which includes lessons at grades 6 -8. As noted above we have added Health in grade seven and are expanding our outreach and ability to support students at risk using Teen Screen, MTSS and SST. Special Education and .Guidance Services Special Education continues to be a major area of focus for us at Parker. Currently, 20% of our student population is. on Individual Education Programs. The Language Based Learning Disabilities Program (the LLD Program) for the district is at Parker Middle School and is growing annually. We continue to individualize teaching and academic support in the LLD Program and Learning, Centers for students with ,disabilities. To better meet the needs of students, we have grown our substantially separate math and social studies programs from two grades to three in math and for grade six in social studies. Students in grades 6 -8 receive additional support in math and ELA I during FLEX and Team periods. Additionally, we have added an executive function and pragmatics elective for grade eight students to allow greater flexibility for students to pursue other interests during the elective and enrichment blocks. Special Education Teachers have > worked with regular education teachers to best create accommodations and modifications for students to allow them to access the curriculum. Student Goals, Measured Benchmarks and Service grids on Individual . Education Programs are being revised to farther meet the needs of each student. All goals are now written in the SMART Goal format with greater emphasis on common measures within benchmarks. The . Guidance Department continues to test and support students with disabilities. A new guidance model was 'implemented this year where one of our two ` school psychologists' schedules and completes special education testing, has worked with teams on the new Student Support Team (SST) model as well as the new Massachusetts Tiered System of Support (MISS) for students. Our second school psychologist is also part of the SST and MTSS work, but spends' most of her time providing counseling support for students and student groups who are having difficulty participating in their lea ming due to social /emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Additionally, our school psychologists are collaborating with Wediko to assess and refine our team practices to best support the health needs of all students. Technology Integration and Planning A balanced, District Technology Plan that supports hardware, software and learning opportunities for teachers and students has been the key to teachers learning new technologies and integrating them into the curriculum. As noted above, the opportunity for teachers to teach and learn with one another has been very effective in integrating technology into our classrooms. 370 Also the Expanding the Boundaries to Teaching and Learning (EBTL) class has been very effective getting the latest technology into teachers' classrooms as well. At this time, almost all of our teachers have completed this course. The Bring Your Own .Device <(BYOD), our one -on- one initiative has grown steadily. The initiative has expanded from one team in grade eight to all of grade seven and eight with approximately 30% of our, students using phones, tablets and laptops in their learning daily. Faculty have been integrating iPods, cell phones, Smartboards, Edline, Web -Based Grade Quick, document cameras, Wiki's, Blogs, Quia, Moodle Edmodo, Glogster and other video and media into the school day at Parker. Additional support from the district has allowed us to add a new mobile lab for Project Lead the Way, as well as iPads in Math, Special Education, Science and ELA. Improved Home /School Communication With the help of the Team Leaders, School Council and the PTO, we have improved communication within the school and with community at large. For the seventh year, all teams held parent coffees, a chance for teachers to talk informally with parents. Administrators completed several off campus coffees in the fall to meet parents and give them an opportunity to talk about transitioning to the middle schools and also about the changes that students are facing. Student schedules were mailed to all homes and uploaded onto Edline in August. The PTO and School Council worked' together to communicate safety issues to parents, particularly in the areas Bullying and the `development of the new District Bullying Plan. Edline, the Weekly Update to Teachers and Parents, the Parker PTO Facebook Page, the Principal's Blog have all expanded this year. We currently communicate with more than 96% of our parents electronically. Students all receive a school e -mail address and are trained on Edline; the Library page, databases to do research as well as teacher and class pages to access class information daily. Increased Educational and Enrichment Activities Summer programs were held at Parker this summer, some created and implemented by Parker staff, others as part of the Reading Enrichment Summer. Academy. The Welcome to Parker Course, an activity based program where incoming 6th grade students learned about the school and its programs. Also, staff and parents met regularly to `provide enrichment and health assemblies for students, and to plan and revise the annual field trips. The following enrichment activities and trips are planned and have taken or will -take place in the 2011 -2012 school -year. • The French Trip - 8th Grade * Nature's Classroom 7th Grade • Eco -Club to Costa Rica - 8th Grade • School Musical — Guys and Dolls • Little Farm Trip — 6th Grade • Challenger Trip 6th Grade • Merrimack Valley Repertoire Theatre - 8th Grade • North Shore Music Theatre - 7th Grade • Plum Island Trip — 6th Grade • Washington D.C. — 8th Grade 371 The Peer Leaders and Service and Student Council groups continued to work as key members of the school community who work to improve school climate and do community service. The after - school enrichment program expanded this year and includes Anime Art, Art Studio, Basketball, Board Games, Clay Club, Color Guard, Knitting and Crocheting Basics, Dodge Ball, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Flash Animation,. Floor Hockey, French Club, Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Jazz -Club, Homework Club, Knitting, Math Team, Science Creativity Club, Scholastic Art Preparation, Eco- Science Club, SIMCity Science, Spanish Club, Stamping & Scrapbooking, the Talent Show, the on -line student newspaper: The Quill, and Whiffleball. New Staff We welcome eight new teachers to Parker Middle School this year. We welcome Jess Lynch (our< former Special Education Team Chair) and new special education teacher Andrea Baer. Andrea and Jess will be working in the grade 6 and 7 Learning Centers. We welcome to grade 8, French and Spanish teachers, Amanda Tetreault and Noreen Rogers who are part of the Olivo Team. Daniel Shanahan,. grade 7 Health teacher, a new position shared with Coolidge, Sarah Gilbert, grade 8 Science, Megan Kiser and Julie Passeri, grade 6 English Language Arts. We also welcome veteran teachers Kerry Gallagher to grade 8 Social Studies and Charlie Smith who will be teaching the engineering elective. ALICE M. BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Karen Callan 2012 brought a continuation of twenty - first century learning, including the introduction of ipads in the classroom. The collaboration, creativity and creative thinking technology tools have provided allow all the students to learn in various ways. ` As we look at the evolving curriculums and technologies, 'incorporating the new MA state frameworks, including the Common Core, our `Shining Star' students will be prepared for the careers that are yet to be invented. Demographics Barrows' population remains steady with approximately 400 students ranging from kindergarten through grade five. There are three classrooms of each grade level, including one full =day kindergarten classroom. Additionally, Barrows has a sub - separate classroom of K -2 and one of grades 3 -5. The Developmental Learning Center, a program for children on the autism spectrum, continues to flourish at Barrows. All Barrows classrooms and additional spaces are fully utilized, daily for teaching assignments. Staffing The fall of 2012 brought minimal staff changes to Barrows. Ms. Alicia Wells and Ms. Katelyn Steer became DLC teachers at grades K and two respectively. Ms. Kelly DiCato moved to the sub'- separate grade 3 -5 program. 372 Programming Barrows has _ continued to expand its Developmental Learning .Center to an inclusive environment by assigning a ;special needs educator to work within the regular education classroom. Now in year two, through this model of co- teaching, both educators are able to work with the children in the same physical space and draw on each other's strengths, expertise and '. energy. They are also able to address differentiated needs, as well as educational plan needs throughout the day. The advantages of having two highly qualified educators working with students on educational plans throughout the school day has been extremely advantageous for the students in the DLC program. Technology Through school funds and monies from the PTO, the Barrows School was able to purchase 50 ipads in June. The ipads are being piloted in grades one and four. Additionally, all classes with DLC "students have two additional ipads to add to the one that was previously in the room. The integration of the iPad has allowed, for a more creative curriculum where students explore and create projects and presentations that .go beyond book learning. The teachers have been engaged in professional development that will allow them to best utilize these tools in the classroom. Additionally, lap tops have been provided for all special needs teachers and some of the classroom teachers. Moving away from desktop PCs to laptops will give the staff more flexibility in computer usage'.' Safety and Security Barrows, like the other schools, continued, to emphasize safety on daily activities. Most recently we have reviewed and updated our lock -down procedures to align with all the Reading Schools. Fire drills, lock .down, and safety -in- place drills are conducted on scheduled and unscheduled basis. Community Outreach Barrows continues to keep Community Outreach as a primary ,focus for our all children. This year, through, the efforts of the staff and students, we ran a Students That Are Readers Shine (STARS) Read -A -Thou. The challenge was for the students to obtain pledges for minutes read outside of school. Throughout the month of October the students kept track of minutes' and were awarded at assemblies and in their classes for their efforts. By the end of the Read -A- Thon we raised over $900-00 for the PTO activities. As in the past years, our young students are learning to be future leaders through the Student Council. The advisors; Ms. Heather Mustone and Ms. Mary Dempsey guide the students in many outreach projects including, food drives, coat collections, and mitten drives. In addition, the Student Council . promotes school spirit by running school spirit weeks prior to vacations. As leaders the members work with the younger students to make sure that they have all the information regarding projects. Our Pick -A -Seat lunch table day yielded over $250.00 for the Red Cross to support Newtown, CT. 373 In conclusion, Barrows continues to be an enriching and vibrant learning environment. We love the. challenge of teaching and working with the children of Reading. As we move through the second decade, we hope to instill the values that are important to the community while still preparing the children to meet the challenges of the world that awaits them. BIRCH MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Eric Sprung Birch Meadow Elementary School is pleased to present the many achievements from the past school year, and we certainly have much to look forward to in 2013. According to state testing data, the school has seen many student improvements in the past year. In addition, district• testing indicates students in Grades K 5 are showing solid gains in reading fluency and comprehension. These positive gains are a credit to the Birch Meadow staff. We are pleased to have many, new instructional staff in the areas of special education, classroom teachers, and tutors. New Staff Birch Meadow- would like to welcome the following new staff to Birch Meadow for the 2012 2013 School Year: Kelly Strob (1/2 day kindergarten), Lucianna Lancelotta (Special Education teacher), and Robyn Sullivan (School Psychologist). Visit from Secretary Of Education In the fall of the 2012 school year' Meadow was selected by Secretary of Education, Paul' Reville, as a model elementary school related to integration of technology. Mr. Reville visited Birch Meadow "to observe technology integration of the elementary level. The use of iPads, laptop computers, .SMARTboards, and project based learning, were all highlighted as part of the visit. Teachers, administrators, and School Committee were appreciative of the praise and commendations shared by the Secretary regarding Birch Meadow's excellent instructional practices. iPads During the summer of 2012, Birch Meadow purchased 2 classroom sets of iPads to support teaching and learning at Birch Meadow. With support from the PTO and School Department, Birch Meadow made it a priority to integrate iPads into our instructional practices. Students in all grades have the opportunity to utilize iPad Apps which support common core standards. As a part of the iPad implementation, students have the opportunity to work with partners creating unique projects. Some grade levels have also taken the step of having partner classrooms that work together on a regular basis with the iPads. We believe this instructional tool will enhance the future of teaching and learning at Birch Meadow. Parent Group Of The Year In PTO Magazine This past year, the Birch Meadow PTO` successfully planned many wonderful programs for students. PTO plans enrichments and field trips which support the common core standards. In 374 addition, the PTO continues to host creative events such as spooky fun fair, intercultural pot luck dinner, MCAS breakfasts, and the ice cream social. The PTO support of Birch Meadow and our Read Across America Program helped earn the Birch Meadow PTO an honorable mention as parent group of the year according to the PTO Today magazine. Along with the PTO, Birch Meadow has a wonderful group of parent volunteers. Parents serve as room parents, help coordinate our Walk to School Day program, serve on our School Council, and advocate for school health and wellness as members of our WASH committee. Birch Meadow parents recently created a room parent handbook which enhances the partnership , between the school and room parents: School And Student Council Program This year our School Council is focusing their energy on two programs which reduce the amount of waste in our schools Specifically, they have created programs which reduce the amount of plastic waste as well as the amount of paper towel waste at Birch Meadow. The School Council is working in conjunction with the Birch Meadow drama program to educate students about this initiative. Weekly announcements were made during the months of January and February along with fliers posted around the school. At the conclusion of the program, the Birch Meadow School Council will purchase a tree for, our property which shows how less waste can help produce a better environment. Our Student Council continues to prosper with support of fourth .and fifth grade students. They helped coordinate' coat drives, Pennies for Patients, the school store, and movie nights. This group of leaders enhances our school environment where student learning comes first. . Student Data/Success Birch Meadow, student success is evident in our MCAS scores as well as regular student data meetings within the building. Regular- building based assessments indicate students make significant progress in the areas of reading and math on a consistent basis. We use both pre and post test to measure student learning. The MCAS results from 2012 indicate Birch Meadow students continue to perform above the average in terms of student growth percentiles. Character Education For the past four years, Birch Meadow prides itself as a place` where we "Learn, Achieve, Believe together." These words are shared, every day during our morning announcements and are words which we live by. In addition, Birch Meadow continues to utilize the Open Circle program to promote positive peer relationships and foster a respectful school, community. Within the structure of our school, we also hold regular assemblies which focus on Open Circle themes. These assemblies are performed and organized by each grade level at Birch Meadow. Throughout the month, students are recognized for demonstrating these Open Circle themes. These themes are shared with parents so parents can help reinforce these behaviors at home. 375 JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL Principal Karen Feeney The Joshua Eaton School is proud of its accomplishments during 2012. There has been a; continuous focus on promoting excellence in all areas from academics to extracurricular activities to school community involvement. Curriculum and Instruction All teachers participated in "a variety of professional development opportunities that supported school goals. This year Jody Carregal, Tricia Stodden, Lauren Fusco, Michelle Ofilos and Karen Feeney began the 2 year NISL program. NISL (National Institute for School Leadership) offers the opportunity for teacher leaders and current administrators to learn about becoming a- curriculum coach, to think like a school leaders and to encourage students and teachers to strive to be their best. Through this program teachers can work towards certifications in the area of administration. Teachers will complete 300 hours of a practicum. , A main focus for professional development was in writing.' Teachers: began implementing, the Lucy Calkins writing program. Teacher" Tricia Stodden attended the Teacher College at Columbia University to farther her education with the program. Tricia Stodden and Michelle Ofilos along with students presented to the school committee on, the development of student writing through the use of this curriculum. With parental support a school wide publishing room was created. This is an area where teachers can drop off, finished writing pieces to have them published for the students. 70 students had published work to take home at the end of the school, year. In December teachers Michelle Callan and Jaime Quinn attended the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence conference in Florida. In April:the Blue Ribbon Institute was held in Reading when over 350 educators from within Massachusetts and as far away as Texas were in attendance. Educators who took part in this institute visited district schools and attended learning workshops that were taught by Reading teachers, including many from Joshua Eaton. Community Outreach Our 13th Annual Veterans Day Assembly was a wonderful tribute to our special guests. Over 75 veterans enjoyed the performances of the Joshua Eaton students and the now retired "Singing State Trooper" Dan Clark. The students sang several songs and recited poems in honor of the veterans. Students Lucie D'Entremont and Luke Ventola served as emcees. Over 200 grandparents and local senior citizens attended the 14th annual Senior Tea and enjoyed the performance of more than 100 students with an entertaining selection of songs as directed by music teacher Brittany Bauman. This was Ms. Bauman's first `Senior Tea. The entire school community is proud of the wonderful spirit of giving at Eaton. Through the efforts of our PTO and Student Council, students supported the less fortunate in the community through contributions for Thanksgiving food baskets and other drives such as the coat drive. Over $1,000 was donated to the Northeast Veterans Outreach Center in Haverhill from the student penny drive and a family donation. Parental Involvement 376 Joshua Eaton is most fortunate to have many dedicated parent volunteers. The PTO, under the leadership of Presidents Kysa Lovvoll (2010 - 2012) and Ami Dolan (2011-.present) raised thousands of dollars to support enrichment activities for student learning and provided many fun social events for families. Annual activities such as the Back to School Picnic, Halloween Howl, and Ice Cream Social were all big hits with parents and children alike. The School Advisory Council, comprised of the Principal and parent and teacher representatives; focused on the School Improvement Plan goals, particularly for parental support. SAC sponsored a parent program ' to educate parents on Bullying. The District Attorney's office presented a workshop which included an overview on the anti- bullying law as well as the different forms of bullying. The members of the ° Council for 2010 were parent representatives Brian Snell, Leslie Raymond, and Heather Tenney. The teacher representatives were Anne Manna and Jane Merrill. Students Joshua Eaton students showed great school spirit through their involvement in classroom and extracurricular activities. School community and student recognition were incorporated into all- school assemblies which featured monthly character goals. Teacher Linda Lydecker coordinated the national Math Olympiad program at Joshua Eaton., Over 60 P 4th, and 5th graders participated in the weekly team meetings and competitions. Students Alexinder Wheeler, Lindsey Yatsuhashi, and Ina Li were recognized for their math ability. Joshua Eaton School fmished in the top 20% of all schools participating in the country.: Teachers Jessica Pavey, Jaime Quinn, and Michelle Callan oversaw the Student Council. Our students were involved in school wide projects such as buddy reading, spirit days, fundraising and taking on leadership roles within the school. A large number of students participated in the Lego Robotics program that was coordinated by Parent David Ventola. They enjoyed designing projects to meet the team challenge they received and participating in the first annual district -wide competition with students from other local elementary schools. Faculty and Staff All teachers participated in building committees that address various aspects of school improvement such as school culture, technology, and challenging standards and curriculum. Joshua Eaton teachers attended the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference. The National Conference was held in Orlando, Florida. Teachers Jaime Quinn and Michelle Callan presented a workshop for teachers from across the country. Joshua Eaton School is proud of its °students, teachers and staff, and parent community. Together we have created a wonderful learning environment for our students as we prepare them for their futures in today's global society. 377 J.W. KILLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal Catherine A Giles, The J.W. Killam Elementary School has enjoyed a very exciting and successful 2012 year. As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the year's highlights and all of our wonderful accomplishments. Mission: Our school is a place where all members have a sense of belonging in this learning community for all students, staff, and family, and who achieve at their personal best and, highest level, and where their accomplishments are celebrated! T.R.R.F.C.C. New Staff Members Mrs. Jill DMare- regular education paraeducator Mrs. Laura Farrell- regular education paraeducator Curriculum Night This year's Welcome Back/Curriculum Night was scheduled for September 5- for all grades. This night was very informative and will :help to get parents and students back into the swing of school routines! PTO The following are all new PTO officers this year: Carolyn Johnson and Jaime Jones, Co- Presidents; Gina O'Connor, secretary; and Meredith Miller, Treasurer. In September parents welcomed teachers back to school with a Welcome Back Luncheon and in May a Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated by a luncheon. The PTO continues to work with TEAM T.R.R.F.C.C., ten teams and grouped PTO events activities together that share similar characteristics. When we work as a TEAM, Together Everyone Achieves More! The PTO meets five times throughout the year to discuss important topics and host guest speakers. The PTO continues to fund enrichment programs that correspond to the K -5 grade level curriculum to the enjoyment -of all students. ABCD Forms ; We continue to implement our ABCD forms that our staff previously developed for school wide positive behavior plan for all staff, members to use when students make choices that are unacceptable. This plan helps students to learn to be responsible for their actions and be proactive in an attempt to make a better choice or solving the problem. The document was created in the form of a letter that students will complete with the staff member who witnessed the unacceptable behavior. The letter A represents antecedent, the B represents the behavior,: the C represents the logical consequence, and the D represents the do, about -it to fix the problem. 378 C Bucket Filling Recognition - We continue to recognize our students' , positive behavior efforts by recognizing: the Golden Dustpan Award is presented to the classroom that demonstrated TRRFCC bucket filling behaviors by helping to keep their classroom extra clean. The Golden Paintbruch for art; The Golden Cone for PE; and The Golden Triangle for music. Classrooms strive to earn these awards for each week. Blue Ribbon Conference In December, two of our T.R.R.F.C.C. Killam teachers, Jessie Shea and Michelle Goldner attended the Blue Ribbon Conference and came with back with many interesting ideas to implement in our school: Book Fair Our annual Book Fair was held in November: Conferences Parent /Teacher Conference Day was held on Friday, December 8th. We continued to use our newly developed Standards -Based report cards. Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day! We celebrated Read Across America Day during the month of March. In honor of this special day, staff and students were invited to dress up as a favorite book character or genre. We had Seussical assembly with Mrs. Giles and Ms. Simopoulos that included answering some Seuss trivia, watching a short Sneeches video clip, singing Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss, and making giant Dr. Seuss floor puzzles. Exchange Students In January Grades 7 and 8th welcomed Korean exchange students. There are no words to describe the interactions and the acceptance Killam students gave these students. Killam News Today Again this year, the Killam News Live morning segments will be run through Ms. Simopoulos in the media center. All teachers will be able to log on and seethe mini news show each morning. Fifth graders will begin by being our newscasters and we will move down through the grades during the course of the school year. Our news segments will include (depending on the day of the week) reciting our school pledge and the pledge of allegiance, singing a patriotic song; saying a T.R.R.F.C.C.piece of advice, announcing student birthdays, and sometimes, a "how- to" clip of a brain -based exercise for students to do in class! 379 KOALA We continued to host KOALA after school enrichment programs with three separate sessions being held during the school year. Learning Fair Our. annual Learning Fair was held on April 13th for students to share with families all of the - great things that happen during the school day. Safety Drills , In January we will held our annual lockdown drill and shelter in place drill. These drills help to prepare staff and students for an emergency in the building that would require us to "lock down the building by securing all classrooms and offices. MCAS Testing started in March for Grades 3 -5 in Reading and English Language Arts (ELA). This year staff members offered prep classes in the Language Arts Before School session that were so well attended and also offered the Math Before School session to help ;students prepare for MCAS testing. In May students in Grades 3 -5 continued with this year's MCAS assessments in the , areas of Social Studies and Science. T.R.R.F.FC. Monthly Assemblies Each month a different grade level hosted an all school assembly discussing and teaching all they have learned about Citizenship, Responsibility, Fairness, Respect, Trustworthiness, and Caring. There were invited guests in the community who were honored each month for contributing to society, essays written, video presentations, and songs. Recycling Students will continue to recycle paper, plastic and books again this year to keep Killam green. School Council Our School Council held its . first meeting in October. It is the goal of this committee to work closely with the Killam staff to be sure that we work towards accomplishing all of the goals in our School Improvement Plan. We are proud to say we achieved approximately 90% of the goals we had set in our School lmprovement Plan: School Store The School Store was opened in September and re- opened in October. It is open once a month_ during regular scheduled lunches for students to purchase school appropriate items such as pencils, rulers, erasers, books, etc. and was welcomed by all students. 3:80. Student Service Squad We-continue into our third year of our Student Service Squad Killam student program to our 3ra, 4th, and 5th grade students. Killam Service Squad members must' be very responsible. As a member of our T.R.R.F.C.C. Service Squad students will be. assigned a "job" (which best suits their learning style) and be required to report as this job requires and carry out their specific responsibilities. Understanding Disabilities The Understanding Disabilities program continued this year with volunteers working with students in Grades 1 -5 -to help children see beyond people's disabilities and focus on the ways that we are all the same inside. Through the use of books, videos, and hands on activities, the program helps children gain a greater understanding of what it might be like to do things in a different way. The program stresses all that people with disabilities can do and promotes a culture of inclusion .and acceptance. Understanding Disabilities will introduce a new Autism Unit to Gr. 5. As noted, many excited learning opportunities and events occurred during the 2011 calendar year . at the J.W.`Killam Elementary School. We are looking forward to 2012 to continue our journey on the Road to Excellence! WOOD END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Joanne E. King, Principal Introduction Wood End Elementary School continues its mission to provide excellence in education to the more than 360 students in kindergarten through fifth grade who attend this beautiful school set beside the town forest. As we continue our work to promote and foster positive communication and partnerships with families, the staff at Wood End has much to celebrate. The Wood End Wildcats are proud of the many accomplishments made during the 2012 -13 school year. New Staff The success of students at Wood' End is the result of a wonderful partnership and much collaboration between very supportive parents and a talented and dedicated staff. New to the Wood End family this year are: Mark Atkinson (school psychologist), Kyra Johnson (K -3 Learning Center /special education teacher), Lynda Michel (3 -4 Learning Center /special education teacher), Jacqueline Parker (4 -5 Learning Center /special - education teacher), Rebecca Figueroa (Grade 5 teacher), and Karen Sullivan (RISE PreK teacher). MCAS Wood End students continue to perform well on the state standardized test, with the 2012 scores showing the school is performing in the top 20% of K -5 elementary schools in Massachusetts. In addition, the student growth percents (SGP) for both ELA and Math continue to be 'above the 381 state standard, with the ,Grade 5 Math scores the highest in the district; 88% of students scored proficient or higher." Parent /Family Support With the continued support of an amazing, group of parents and families, the students at Wood End are provided with enrichment opportunities at all grade levels. The PTO is led by a dedicated and energetic group of women including: Joan Ferranti (president), Jenn Battaglia and Amy Isbell (vice presidents), Danielle McGrath (secretary), and Amy VanMagness (treasurer). They work with- the Wood End community to provide school -wide events such as the New Family Picnic, Harvest Fair, Snowflake Faire & Cookie Walk, Ice Cream Social & Book Fair;; and the Spring Golf Tournament. They have also continued to provide all- school enrichment opportunities including Hero Art, Beezlebubs, and Young Author's Day to name a few. Parents provide support in classrooms by volunteering for projects and reading to students. They serve as dedicated members of the School Council and the Health, Wellness & Safety Committee. Others provide countless hours of support to the Wood End, Publishing House. It is the continued support, dedication, and leadership of these families that make Wood End so successful! Fine & Performing Arts Wood End is fortunate to have two amazingly talented specialists working with students every day. Christina Erb, the art specialist, provides students with an opportunity to. learn about and appreciate the visual arts. Students will sculpt, paint, and draw using a variety of mediums. New this year, is the addition of a kiln which has been used to fire the clay sculptures created by" some of our youngest students. Melissa Steiger, our music specialist, began' an after school chorus program for students in grades 3 -5. This year, the Wood End Elementary Chorus performed at the annual Martin Luther King, .Jr. Celebration at the Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center. This was the first year an elementary chorus has been invited to perform. Technology /Library Media Center Through the support of parents and grant money, Wood End was able to purchase 58 laptops this year to update the computer lab and .partially fill three COWS (computers on wheels); This has enabled the teachers to put the technology into the hands of students, providing them the opportunity to further develop technology and research skills. In addition, 25 writers were also purchased to provide keyboarding instruction and regular practice to students in Grade 3. Our librarian, Lisa Norcross, was selected by the Massachusetts School Library Association to receive the President's Award. This award honors an MSLA member who in a career of three or fewer years has made a significant impact on student learning, through a quality school library program. Lisa will receive an award certificate and will also be recognized at an awards dinner during the MSLA Annual Conference in Sturbridge, where the guest keynote speaker will be Jack Gantos, 382 Learning Centers /Student Support To provide more opportunities for inclusion and differentiated instruction to meet the developmental needs of all students, the learning centers at Wood End were redesigned.' We now have a K -3 Early Learning Center to meet the needs of some of our youngest students, and a 4 -5 Intermediate Learning Center for our older students. Both learning centers are equipped with iPads and Smart boards to provide additional technology to enhance the learning for all students. . With the hiring of a full time school psychologist, Mark Atkinson is able to provide 'a broad range of social, emotional, and behavioral support for students, in addition to staff development. He is also the coordinator for the Student Support Team (SST) which meets weekly to identify tiered interventions to support students having difficulties within the classroom or school setting. RISE Pre -K Programs Wood End is home to two pre- school classrooms this year. Karen Sullivan teaches a full -day Pre -K class while Sarah Bielicki teaches a half -day class. This program provides an all - inclusive experience for our youngest students, within their home community: Professional Development Extensive opportunities for professional development have been made available to staff this year, funded in part by the PTO. Teachers and staff have taken part in a variety of programs including:` QBS training (safety" care and de- escalation); Inclusive Math for Students in K -4 Classrooms; Reading, Writing, and the Common Core; MassCue; FBA (Functional Behavioral Assessment) Training; Math and the Common Core; Orton- Gillingham; Literacy and Fluency. Community Service One of the goals in this year's school improvement .plan was to "identify community service projects all students K -5 can participate in to establish partnerships within the community." Working with the School Council, the Wood End community-',identified 5 community service projects for students. These projects include the annual. soldier care collection for Veterans Day, Anton's Coat Drive, "Pennies for Patients" to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mission of Deeds, and the Reading Food Pantry. The goal is to increase studeiit awareness of the community in which they live, while building a caring and compassionate community at Wood End. It is with the continued support and dedication of parents and staff that our goal will be achieved. 383 STAFFING Last Name First Name Location Description Job Class Description Other Reason for Leaving Lalicata: Anthony School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Leave of Absence Boutin Janelle Rise Pre Kindergarten Teacher Support Instruction Burgoyne DeFilippo Goodnow Amy Christine Michelle Killam Elementary School Barrows Elementary School Reading Memorial High School Elementary Teacher Para Professional Sped Sched High School Teacher Latimer Veronique Reading Memorial High School High School Teacher Lockwood Meghan Parker Middle School Middle School Teacher Ricci Carla Joshua Eaton Elementary School Psychologist Non Sped Serino Lisa Birch Meadow Elementary School Teacher Support Instruction New Hires Aldrich Jillian School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Anderson Johanna Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor Atkinson Mark Wood End Elementary School Psychologist Non Sped Baer Andrea Parker Middle School Teacher Support Instruction Barrett Miller Lisa ` Parker Middle School Non - Teacher Advisor Barrows Marie School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Belanger Stephen Coach Non Employee Non- Teacher r Coach - Fall - Borkow Robert Reading Memorial High School Teacher Support Instruction Botticelli Andrew School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Boucher Caroline School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Bourgoin Natasha School Substitutes Substitute Reg Ed Assistant Breen Julie School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Brookins Barbara School Substitutes Substitute Reg Ed Assistant Bushey Alicia Reading Memorial High School Teacher Support Instruction Butler Andrew Coach Non Employee Non- Teacher - Coach- Fall Calvani Margaret - School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Cerretani- Clarke Lynne School Central Office Ext Day Teacher Chan Joan School Substitutes Substitute Reg Ed Assistant Charest Nathaniel School Facilities Temp Custodian Ciccarelli Robert School Facilities Custodial Substitute Cogger Steven Reading Memorial High School High School Teacher Cohen Kristyn School Central Office Co Admin Assist Colbert Hannah Coach Non Employee Non- Teacher Coach - Falb Comeau David School Substitutes Athletic Trainer Substitute Conlon Jessica Pupil Services Extended Yr Prog Class Helper Conry Denise Coolidge Middle School Middle School Teacher 384 Cormio John Paul Coach Non Employee Coaching Assistant Cottone Nicole Joshua Eaton Elementary School Psychologist Non Sped Crampton Carolyn Coach Non Employee Non- Teacher Coach - Winter Crawford Jeanne School Food Service Food Service Substitute Davis Rebecca Coach Non Employee Non- Teacher Coach -Fall Degirolamo Theresa School Substitutes Substitute Nurse Denton Heather Reading Memorial High School Social Worker Sped Denuzzio Christine School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Depasquale Jane School Substitutes Dail Substitute - y r Deshazier Eric School Facilities Custodial Substitute Custodial Dimare Jill Killam Elementary School Para Professional Reg Ed Schd Dimattei Ryleigh Pupil Services Extended Yr Prog Class Helper Dottin Lance Coach Non Employee Other Teacher Coach - Fall Dougherty Katherine School Central Office Ext Day Teacher Dowse Ashley Reading Memorial High School Short Term Sub Teacher Druy Kathleen Reading Memorial High School Para Professional Sped Sched Elefante Lindsey School Substitutes Substitute Sp Ed Assistant Face Nicholas Parker Middle School After School Instructor Farrell Lauren School Substitutes Daily Substitute Teacher Ferrari Katrina School Food Service Cafeteria Worker. 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Wall - Chelsea VICE CHAIRMAN - Henry S. Hooton - Melrose SECRETARY - Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. - Saugus TREASURER - Larry Means Stoneham ASSOCIATE TREASURER Vincent J. Carisella - Wakefield COMMITTEE MEMBERS Earl W. Fitzpatrick - Malden Ronald J. 'Jannino - Revere Judith M. Dyment - North Reading John J. Bradley Winchester Jeanne M. Feeley — Reading Susan J. Bolster,- Winthrop Deborah P. Davis - Woburn NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Outstanding Student Award _ Christian Mukala from Malden, a, student in the Drafting and Design program,` was chosen as Northeast's nominee at the State Awards Dinner for Outstanding Vocational Technical Students. The event is co- sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators and the Massachusetts Vocational Association. - National Technical Honor Society' The Northeast Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony in March. At the ceremony, 12 seniors and 54 juniors were inducted. These students joined the previously inducted members to bring the Technical Honor Society Chapter to 111 members for the 2011 -2012 school year. National Honor Society The Annual Induction Ceremony to the Northeast Chapter of the National Honor Society "Artisans" was held in March. At the ceremony, '5 seniors, 15 juniors, and 9 sophomores were inducted for the 2011 -2012 school year bringing the total membership to 58. Student and Parent Advisory Representative to the School Committee Katherine Andrade, a junior from Chelsea, was elected as the Student Representative for Racial or Linguistic Minorities to the School Committee for the 2011 -12 school year. Nicole Porterfield, a 396 junior from Revere, was elected as the Student Representative, and her mother Christina Capodilupo was elected as the Parent Representative for the Community to the School Committee for the 2011 12 school year. Scholarship Committee The Northeast Awards and Scholarship Committee and PAC board presented awards and scholarships to 65 deserving students at the annual Senior Recognition Night. A total of $37,450 was presented to Northeast students who will be working in their vocational fields, entering trade apprentice programs, or, going on to one, ,two, or four -year; programs at accredited colleges, universities, and trade schools. These awards and scholarships provide the students the opportunities to purchase tools and equipment, and assist in offsetting the expense of attending institutions of higher education. Peer Mediation Program Our Northeast Peer Mediation Center continues to help reduce problems at Northeast. The mediation process is successful in resolving conflicts concerning rumors, threats, name- calling, teasing, harassment, hazing, and.physical fights. Northeast has a full -time coordinator and 23 trained junior and senior peer mediators. A trained mediator is a neutral person not involved in the dispute and through the mediation process, helps people come to their own;agreement about how they want to resolve their conflict. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The purpose of professional development is to create an environment that values and supports the ongoing education of all Northeast faculty and staff. District administration, in conjunction with faculty, staff, students, families, and community members, including but not limited to the Student Council, Program Advisory Committee, the' Parent Advisory Council, and the Northeast School Committee, contribute to the coordination and evaluation of these activities, aligning available professional development resources with district goals. Priority was given to professional development activities that address the mandates: set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and specifically, needs identified by Perkins core indicator data and state assessment data. Plan development priorities include: • Supporting faculty as a community of lifelong learners charged with the awesome responsibility, of delivering rigorous and relevant content to a diverse` population of students. • 'Coordinating a professional development program that meets the needs of both beginning and veteran.teachers and emphasizes expanding educators' knowledge of standards -based curriculum, instruction and assessment, •. Fostering professional learning communities that facilitate interactive faculty collaboration, thereby encouraging educators to solicit feedback from each other to improve their practices, as communication, collaboration and cooperation are necessary to sustaining a culture of increased student achievement: '. 397 During School Year 2011 -2012, professional development initiatives were also supported by the Greater Boston District and School Assistance Center (DSAC). The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education established six regional DSACs to help districts and their schools strategically access and use professional development and targeted assistance to improve instruction and raise achievement for all students. In collaboration' with partner organizations, DSACs use a regional approach that leverages the knowledge, skills, and expertise of local educators to address shared needs through an emphasis on expanding district and school capacity for sustained improvement. 2011 -2012 Goals • Provide strategies to foster students' continued learning and achievement. • Increase the technology skill level of the faculty. • Promote. the 21St century skills necessary to prepare college and career ready students. 2011 -2012 Objectives included • Continued and ,enhanced data-driven review and revision of Numeracy and Literacy goals for improving student achievement, including but not limited to annual revision of Northeast's Common Course syllabi, aligned with the Common Core State Standards and career technical frameworks. .0 Increased '.access to and training for utilizing- interactive technology . in the classrooms including but not limited to Apple I -Pad technology and document cameras in the academic and career technical settings. • Trainings supporting faculty, with meeting the diverse needs of 21St century learners, including but not limited to development for integrating and supporting students with disabilities and English language learners in the academic and career technical classrooms. • Full staff professional development for ensuring all district employees, students and their families are supported in a safe and nurturing environment. 2011 Summer Transition Program Over 200 members of the Class of 2015 participated in the 1 lth season of the Summer Transition tn Program staffed by over 30 Northeast academic and career technical faculty and staff. Incoming 9 grade students participated in English Language Arts and Mathematics academic programs daily as well as two career /technical programs per week. English Language Arts programming introduced students to career technical writing assignments as well as writing ,assignments aligned to their Summer Reading requirements. Students were exposed to the "Writing with Colors" Program to further inform and develop their writing samples. Mathematics curriculum also included project based lessons where students accessed graphing calculators, motion detectors, and surveying equipment to modify and complete assignments. As in the past, an English Immersion Program was also offered to assist English language learners with transitioning from middle I school to our career /technical high school. Career /technical areas explored by incoming 9th grade students included: Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Repair, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Design & Visual, Drafting & Design; Graphic Communications, `Electrical, and Plumbing. Funding for this program was provided through Title 1., IDEA, and the Carl D. Perkins Occupational Education Act Federal grants. 398 Summer Enrichment Program: Approximately-40 enrolled Northeast' students from Grades 10 11, and 12 participated in the 2011 Summer Enrichment Program. This program offers supplemental preparation for the MCAS State assessments. Students were actively_ engaged in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science curricula. A Team Building component also allowed students to enhance cooperative learning and communication skills necessary for negotiating secondary and post- secondary college and /or career experiences. Funding for this program was provided by the Academic Support Grant sponsored by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. SUPPORT SERVICES The Northeast Student Services staff offers support and counseling to all students through individual and group counseling, specialized workshops and presentations, health services, and mediation services. All faculty guidance counselors are certified as School Adjustment Counselors and are qualified to handle a wide range of student issues. One School Adjustment Counselor is bilingual (Spanish- speaking). The School Psychologist provides psychological' testing and maintains a small individual and /or group caseload. The Career Counselor and Career Teacher provide career awareness and career development services to all students. The Career. Counselor and Guidance Counselors provide specialized support to students enrolled in non- traditional vocational areas. Two School Nurses provide health services and a Peer Mediation Coordinator implements a Peer Mediation Program. Support groups are established each year based on student needs. Support groups for pregnant and parenting teens, social skills groups for freshmen, anger management groups and non - traditional support groups are examples of groups that have been offered in the past. The School Adjustment Counselors provide individual counseling, support, and crisis intervention to all students as needed. They will provide support to homeless students, assessing their special needs' and coordinating with the Homeless' Liaison (Administrator of Student,Services). They also are responsible for developing and monitoring Section 504 Accommodation Plans in conjunction with the Administrator of Student Services. School`" Adjustment Counselors collaborate with school personnel; family; members, doctors, psychiatrists, outside therapists, social workers, police, court_ personnel, and others. A specific linkage is established with Riverside Community Care in Wakefield to refer families . seeking outside counseling services for their students. In addition; Elliot Community Human Services of Lynn serves as our crisis intervention linkage for emergency mental health services in the community. The Bilingual School Adjustment Counselor provides native language support (Spanish) as needed to limited English proficient students and families across all grades. She provides specific support to the English Language Education program at Northeast, but supports other Northeast Latino students 399 and families as needed. Translation services (oral and written) and interpreting services are often required for parent communication throughout the building, and as needed, this counselor coordinates with all departments to assist. Referrals are made to a Spanish - speaking Psychologist for testing for Special Education evaluation. " The School Psychologist supports the counseling staff on a consultation basis and works directly with the Special Education Department to assess all students in need of evaluation. The Psychologist also serves: as a consultant to the Administration and to the teaching faculty regarding at -risk students, assists with crisis intervention services, and offers individual and/or group counseling and support on an as needed basis. Career counseling and the college application process are emphasized by all school counselors. The Career Center is the focal area for a well - planned four -year career development program that prepares all Northeast students for their, individually chosen career paths. The curriculum focuses on career assessment; career information and requirements; employability and entrepreneurial skills interviewing skills; portfolios; and resume preparation. By providing assessments to evaluate skills, interests, and work values, the Career Counselor works with the School Adjustment Counselors to assist freshmen in their vocational selection process and upper class students with linkages to post - secondary education and employment opportunities. The Career and Adjustment Counselors provide directed support to those students who are enrolled in career areas that are considered non- traditional for their gender. Students have the opportunity to participate ' in support groups, specialized presentations, and field trips that prepare them to understand the benefits of non- traditional choices, to manage challenges in each occupation and to understand the required post- secondary linkages to achieve their goals.` The School Nurses have coordinated support services for pregnant and parenting teens with outside providers affiliated with local hospitals. In addition, they provide support to students with chronic medical conditions, coordinating with parents, doctors, nurses, etc. The School Nurses work closely with the .School Adjustment Counselors to coordinate assistance when mental health needs arise. They also work closely with the Deans when emergency medical evaluations are required. The Peer Mediation Coordinator at Northeast operates a Peer Mediation Program where upper class students undergo "twenty hours of specialized training in mediation skills and implement a program to work out arising conflicts between students. This is a very positive prevention program that , contributes to the. development of a positive school climate as students learn to come to their own agreements about how to solve conflict. In addition to the'support provided bythe counseling staff, the Special Education Department offers " a TEAM meeting process that promotes monitoring of student progress,and educational support.' Each Special Education student is assigned a Liaison who is a teacher in the Special Education Department who oversees progress in relation to the Individual Education Program, communicating with parents, teachers, and counselors to help all students achieve success. The KICK -OFF Mentoring Program is a freshmen transition program that matches junior and senior 400 mentors with small groups of freshmen students. The KICK -OFF Mentors present the Freshmen Orientation day for freshmen and then meet with their groups throughout the year to offer support and to deliver positive lessons that promote a positive school climate. The mentors are trained in a leadership climate by the student services staff, developing a core of approximately 140 peer leaders from 11" and 12' grades The After School Enrichment and Tutoring Program is a program of educational assistance to students having difficulty with one or more academic subjects. Students who have been successful in specific subject areas and who have participated in training, volunteer their time to assist others in the library one afternoon per week. The tutoring program is designed to supplement after school assistance provided by the academic and vocational teachers. The program benefits go beyond the student achievement as the relationships formed by the tutors and students help to break down barriers between different grade and age groups and develop friendships that would not have had a chance to form. Academic and vocational teachers offer support and assistance to the Enrichment Program. Special school -wide workshops and presentations are offered through the year for different groups of students. Each year, all freshmen participate in group workshops focusing on harassment and bullying and gender equity issues. Large group assemblies and presentations have been offered focusing on goal setting and acts of kindness, substance abuse, teen dating issues, tolerance, character building, and others. On;a larger scale, the student service emphasis is on communication communication with students and with parents. Mid -term progress reports are sent to parents each quarter and report cards are sent home four times per year. E -mail communication is welcomed and progress update meetings are held as needed. Parents are asked to-be involved with all class scheduling activities.° Post - graduate planning information is shared through career assessment and planning activities. Career Plans are sent home annually for parent review. Language development is communicated for limited- English proficient students through assessment data and parent meetings. It is our goal to service all students equitably while attending specifically to those who have specific life challenges. GRANTS RECEIVED IN FY 2012: Entitlement and Allocation Grants Title 1I, Part A: Improving Educator Quality, Fund Code: 140 The purpose of this federal grant program is to increase student achievement through comprehensive district initiatives that focus on the preparation; training, recruitment, and retention of highly qualified educators. These initiatives should be aligned with Massachusetts' reform efforts and should help districts meet the NCLB goals and requirements for highly qualified teachers, instructional paraprofessionals in Title I targeted assistance and school wide programs, and high- quality professional development. The goal is to improve the overall quality of all educators, including administrators, within the district. 401 Federal Special Education Entitlement, Fund Code: 240 The purpose of this federal entitlement grant program is to provide. funds to ensure that eligible students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education that includes special education and related services designed to meet their individual needs. The priority is to serve eligible students with special education services and activities deemed essential for student success in school. Services and activities must ensure compliance with state special education laws and regulations and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - 2004 (IDEA - 2004). Special Education: Program Improvement Grant Fund Code: 274 The purpose of this federal grant program is to fund professional development activities` that will improve the skills and capacity of educators to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities an- d to promote inclusive practices across all-settings. The priorities of this grant program are designed to advance the knowledge and skills of educators working with students with disabilities through high- quality, j ob- embedded, and sustained professional development` activities: Title 1, Part A, Fund Code: 305: Title I, as reauthorized under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, provides resources to local school districts to assist low achieving students in high poverty schools to meet the state's challenging; academic standards. Funds maybe used to provide academic, instructional, and support , services for eligible students; professional development activities for staff, support for parent involvement activities, and the purchase of appropriate supplies and materials. The priorities of Title I are to strengthen the core programs in schools and provide academic and/or support services to low achieving students at the preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels in support 'ofNCLB goals; provide programs based -on scientifically -based research that enable participating students to achieve the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks; elevate significantly the quality of instruction by providing staff with substantial opportunities for professional development; and involve parents in the development of and participation in the program, activities, and procedures for parents and students to improve student achievement. Northeast maintains a School -Wide Title 1 designation. Perkins Act Allocation Grant Program - Secondary, Fund :Code: 400 The purpose of this federal grant program is to assist school districts in improving secondary programs that meet the definition of career and technical education under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270 (Perkins IV). Perkins IV allocation funds must be used in accordance with Perkins IV and the Massachusetts Perkins IV Manual. Required and permissive allocation fund uses are identified in the Manual. A portion of allocation funds must be used for professional development. 'Academic Support Services Allocation Grant (Summer), Fund Code: 625 The goal of this state - funded grant program is to enhance academic support; services needed to meet the Competency Determination required for high school graduation for students in the Classes of 2003 -2014 who have performed in the Level 1: Warning/Failing (Scaled Score = Less than 220) or Level 2: Needs Improvement (Scaled Score = 220 -238) categories on their most recent English language arts and /or mathematics MCAS or re-tests. Summer programs may also serve students in 402 the Class of 2015 transitioning into high school that has = scored at Levels 1. and/or 2 on their most recent English language arts and/or mathematics MCAS. These services are to supplement currently funded local, state, and federal programs. Summer Academic Support Enhancement Grant, Fund Code: 625 -B The purpose of this state-funded supplementary summer program is to enhance academic support in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science and technology /engineering for students in the classes of 2003 -2014 who are participating in MCAS Academic Support programs, in order to help these students meet the Competency Determination for a high school diploma. Programs will develop and pilot replicable models through Professional Learning Communities and /or additional, increased, or enhanced services. These services are to supplement currently funded local, state, and federal programs. District and School Assistance Grant— (DSAC) Fund Codes: 323 -B- 220 -E -143 The purpose of this grant program is to support improvement in Level 3 and Level 4 districts through participation in regionally- based professional development and assistance initiatives associated with the District and School Assistance Centers (DSACs). "DSAC regional assistance is designed to enhance the capacity to plan, implement, and sustain practices to improve student performance and is aligned with the Massachusetts District Accountability and Assistance Framework. Grant funds will provide support to districts for expenses for staff to participate in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(Department) approved professional development courses and/or to access other school and district improvement assistance offered through or approved by the DSACs. Funding is allocated through federal Title I School Improvement funds, federal Title II -A Improving Teacher Quality funds, and state Targeted Assistance funds. Fund use must be consistent with the priorities described above and; requirements associated with the following funding sources: Title I School Improvement Funds (Fund Code 323-11): must be used to support improvement initiatives in Title I schools in federal No Child Left Behind accountability status (in improvement, corrective action; and /or restructuring). Title 1I -A Improving Teacher Quality (Fund Code 143): may be used to support priority strategic professional development and assistance initiatives designed to raise performance in the eligible districts and any their schools. State Targeted Assistance Funds (Fund Code 220 -E): may be used to support priority strategic professional development and assistance initiatives designed to raise performance in eligible districts and any of their schools. In addition, the District received a School Year 2012 District and School Assistance Follow-up Grant. This funding complemented FY 11 DSAC funding for professional development activities that concluded Fall 2011 (Fund Code 323 7C). 403 SUMMER PROGRAMS Northeast MetroTech Summer Programs enjoyed another successful campaign since its inception in 1988. Over the years, both the Summer School and Computer Program have experienced remarkable growth. This year the summer programs serviced approximately 300 students combined... The Northeast Summer School serviced high school students in six different academic areas including Math, Science, English, Social, Studies, Language, and Vocational Related. The goals of promoting a positive learning atmosphere, retention, and promotion, as well as providing skills to assist each student at the next grade level are paramount objectives behind the philosophicatmake up of our summer school. Our summer program also continued with its certification program in Basic Welding. This program was not only extremely successful, but gives both students and adults an opportunity to explore and begin new careers: The popular Northeast Summer Computer Program completed a successful 20 year. Its objective of making learning fun had the counselors teach the participants skills that they can use during their school year while enjoying doing it. These programs can help strengthen reading and math skills, and expand their, general knowledge of the computer. Outstanding PowerPoint presentations and the Movie Maker software, application were an exciting part of this year's computer program classes, along with swimming and diving instruction. COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM The Community Education' Program is a broad base collaborative community initiative assisting learners of all kinds complete their education and achieve economic -self - sufficiency through empowerment skills, health care, support services and meaningful employment. Our vision is to deliver educational experience in a positive environment that will enable Northeast to reach new heights together with our lifelong learning community. The focus of the Community Education Program is to offer programs thatmeet the demands of our learning populations. In doing this, we give people the opportunity to improve employment skills, fulfill lifelong goals, or enrich their lives with social activities. With, the most qualified instructors, and state of the art labs Northeast strives to maintain the highest standards of education. During the summer of 2012 continued'emphasis was placed on technology upgrades such as brochure modification, new state of the art web site construction, and the introduction of new programs. 2012 GRADUATES The 2011 -12 school year represents the thirty -ninth class to matriculate at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School. Northeast graduated 282 students in the class of 2012. Breakdown of graduates' status after graduation is as follows: Attending 4 year college 77 * Employed 104 Attending 2 year college 80 * Entering Military Service 12 Apprentice school 9 404 It should be noted that 59% of the graduating class went on to further their education either in a ; two or four year college or in an apprentice program. 282 members of the graduating class either entered military service, are employed, or seeking further education. That figure represents 11 00% of the class of 2012; SPECIAL NEEDS ENROLLMENT Special Needs enrollment for the 2011 -12 school year continued to represent a fair share of the total school enrollment with students. The 313 Special Needs students represent 25% of the school - population. DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION OF OFFICERS At the Annual Organizational Meeting of the District School Committee on January 13, 2011 the following members were re- elected Officers of the Northeast District School Committee: Chairman Michael T. Wall, of Chelsea Vice Chairman Henry S. Hooton, of Melrose Secretary Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. of Saugus Treasurer Larry Means, of Stoneham Assoc. Treasurer Vincent J. Carisella, of Wakefield Mr. John X. Crowley, Superintendent- Director of Northeast retired in August of 2012. His 39 years of service to Northeast's faculty, students, and community is thankfully appreciated. Theodore Nickole has been selected as the new Superintendent - Director and David DiBarri has been selected as the Deputy Director - Principal. We wish them great success in new endeavors! CONCLUSION As Northeast celebrates its forty- second year of career /technical excellence with its twelve member, communities, the district continues to offer students the finest career technical education with which to build a successful career. The District supports curriculum and both academic and career technical classrooms with the latest equipment and technology. Evidence of our past success is reflected in the students that have graduated from Northeast Metro Tech. Recent graduate follow up data indicates that 96% of students from the Class of 2011 were positively placed in relevant post - secondary areas. In fact, Northeast currently employs 29 alumni at the school, including the Director- Principal, and Dean of Students. Alumni's stories of success and their readiness and willingness to help their alma mater by recruiting graduates for cooperative education experiences or employment is proof of their dedication to Northeast. Testimonials as to the success of our graduates continue to be received which makes us proud to have contributed in some small way to their accomplishments The Northeast Class of 2012 achieved a 99% pass rate on the MCAS assessments. Northeast continues to offer school day MCAS Enrichment Classes and after school enrichment programs for those students in need of additional preparation for the MCAS. Northeast also offers a well- attended Summer Transition Program for incoming freshmen and as a Summer Enrichment Program for 405 enrolled at risk students preparing for the MCAS state assessments. The Career Center facilitates student access to technology to further learn business aspects of their industries, develop career plans, resumes, and comprehensive portfolios, and prepare college and other post- secondary documents with the assistance of our faculty including Career and Adjustment Counselors. Northeast continues to provide students the finest career technical education with which to build ;a positive and productive post- secondary experience, be it college or career, offering experiences with the latest equipment and technology in both the career technical and academic programs. Once again, I am proud to have represented Reading as a member of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational District School Committee. I will continue to serve as the guardian of funds allocated from the community to this educational institution and assist, in and provide counsel to`:the school in maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence possible. Respectfully submitted, Jeanne M. Feeley, Committee Member Northeast School Committee' Reading Representative 406 407 NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT HISTORY CITY /TOWN S.Y. S.Y. S.Y. S.Y. S.Y. S.Y. S.Y. S.Y. ° S.Y. S.Y. S:Y. S.Y. DISTRICT 00 -01 01 -02 02 -03 03 -04 04 -05 05 -06 06 -07 07 -08 08 -09 09 -10 10 -11 11 -12 I Chelsea 236 276 240 268 258 221 203 198 206 190 195 199 Malden 206 172 150 157 175 215. 238 234 222 216 215 198 Melrose 28 19 30 40 36 56 64 64 48 45 62 61 I North Beading 14 21 27 29 30 28 40 38 37 37 36 I 35 Reading 23 23 22 22'` 25 19: 26 26 26 28 23 16 i Revere 267. 270 277 272 256 241 242 238 244 238 234 225 Saugus 128 129 139 148 139" 146 137 138 161 174 191 204 Stoneham 39' 40' 36 28 37 34 46 44 46 52 54 59 i Wakefield 52 41 39 34- 36 59 65 61 84 91 98 79 Winchester 8 8 9 9' 6 7 9 9 7 11. 13 15 Winthrop 27 35 40 40 37 41 45 44 55 65 58 60 Woburn 64 74 87 85 107 99 97 97 70 59 55 65 j TOTALS: 1092 1108 1096 1132 1142 1166 1212 1191 1206 1206 1234 1216 NON DISTRICT 37 27 40 44' 48 43 47 53 39 42 31 35 GRAND TOTAL: 1129 1135 1136 1176 1190" 1209 1259 1244 1245 1248 1265 1251 I. SPECIAL NEEDS ENROLLMENT 214 233 273 275 287 320 342 333 323- 330 331 326 % SPECIAL ; NEEDS ENROLLMENT 19 % 210/6 24% 23 % 24% 26% 27% 27 % ' 26% 26% 26 % 26% 407 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Comparison of Assessments As of March 2011 Budget FY 2011 Budget FY 2012 Variance`$ Variance % Gross Budget 19,657,886 20,600,000 942,114 4.7925% ` Less Revenues Chapter 70 Aid 8,270,551 " 7,985,401.. (285,150) - 3.45 %' Transportation 419,630 542,816 123,186 29.36% E & D Funds 0 811,554 Total Revenues 8,690,181 9,339,771 861,751 9.92% Net Assessments 10,967,705- 11,260,229 292,524 2.67% Chelsea 583,094 589,673 _6,579 1.13 % Malden - 1,463,718 1,395,610 (68,108) - 4.65 % Melrose 563,826 757,295 193,469 34.31% No. Reading 439,365 445,262 5,897 1.34% Reading 327,946 270,061 (57,885) - 17.65% Revere 1,580,723 1,509,737 (70,986) - 4.490/. Saugus 2,410,971 2,676,368 ' 265,397 11.01% Stoneham 698,381 744,166 45,785 Wakefield 1,209,318 1,302,028 92;710 7.67% Winchester 141,664 167,562_ 25,898 18.28% Winthrop 748,494 649,332 (99,162) - 13.25% Woburn 800,204 753,136 (47,068) -5.88% Total 10,967,705 11,260,229 292,524 2.67% Students Students FY 2011 FY 2012 Variance Enrollment Chelsea 190 195 5 15.789474% Malden 216 215 -1 17.408907% Melrose 46 62 16 5.020243% No. Reading 37 36 -1 2.914980% Reading 28 23 -5 1.862348% Revere 239 234 -5 18.947368% Saugus 173 191 18 15.465587% Stoneham 52 54 2 4.372467% Wakefield 91 98 7 7.935522% Winchester 11 13 2 1.052632% Winthrop 65 58 -7 4.696356% Woburn 59 56 -3 4.534413% Total 1207 1235 28 100.00% Note: Student counts represent the previous year's count for assessment purposes only. 408 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Combined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types and Account Groups June 30, 2012 Governmental Fund Fiduciary Account Groups Types Fund Type General Special Trust and Fixed Long Term General Revenue Agency Assets Debt ASSETS Cash 2,539,378 757,443 -- 1,531,218 0 '" 12,635,452 Account Receivable ' 371,433 1,369 0 0 0 Amount Provided for Long Term Debt 0 - 0 0 0 12,635,452 Fixed Assets 0 0 0 1,123,b78 0 Total Assets ° $2,916,811 $758;812 $1,531,218 $1,123,678 $25,270,904 LIABILITIES Accounts Payable 144,953 37,703 0 0 0 Claims Incurred Not Reported 0 0 273,610 0 0. . Deferred Revenue 0 155,929 0 0 0 Accrued Salary' 767,487 204,516 0 0 0 Accrued Sick and Vacation 279,405 0 0 0 0 Other Post Employment Benefit Obligations 0 0 0 0 12,516,524 Capital Lease Obligation 0 0 0 0 118,928 Total Liabilities $1,191,845 ' $308,148 $273,610 $0 $12,635,452 FUND EQUITY Investment in General Fixed Assets 0 0 0 1,123,678 0 Fund Balances: Reserved for Encumbrances 158,170 0 0 0 0 Reserved for Future Appropriation 384,406 0 0 0 0 Undesigned 1,182,390 360,664 1,257,608 0 0- Total Fund Equity $1`,724,966 $360,664 $1,257,608 $1,123,678 _ $0 Total Liabilities and Fund Equity $2,916,811. $758,812 $1,531,218 $1,123,678 $12,635,452 409 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Special Revenue Funds June 30,'2012 Undesi2nated Fund Balance Amount Adult Education $ (111,426) Building Usage 135,558 Athletics 8,793 Cafeteria 88,212 Medicaid 91,508 Grants 32,194 School Choice 13,964 Auto Body 15,798 Auto Tech 12,839 Shining. Knights 1,914 Day Care 21,171 Culinary 18;135 Cosmetology 11,096 Graphics 21,195 Carpentry (757) Metal Fabrication 470 Total: $ 360,664 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Trust and Agency Fund June 30, 2012 Undesi2nated Fund Balance_ Amount Student Activity 99,900 Scholarship 29,107 Insurance 1,128,601 'Total $ "1,257,608 410 APPOINTED AND ELECTED TOWN BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS (December 31, 2012) Catherine Folan 93A Hamden Street (12) 2015 Tina Ohlson, Chairman - 200 Forest Street (08) 2014 John Miles 532 West Street (09) 2013 David Greenfield Marsie West Stephen Herrick Chuck Robinson Robert Spadafora Barry Berman Camille Anthony Board ,of Appeals 5 + 3 years BOS; Assoeiates `� John Miles (Associate) 532 West Street (08) 2014 Robert A. Redfern, V. Chr. 54 Prospect Street (01) 2015 John A. Jarema 797 Main Street ` (78) 2013 David Traniello 1 Old Mill Lane (12) 2015 Kathleen Hackett 3 Indiana-Avenue (12) 2014 Vacancy (Assoc.) ( ) 2013 Damase Caouette 11 Field Pond Drive (09) 2014 BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. - Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of O. - By virtue of office; Sch. Com. - School Committee; FChr. Finance Committee Chairman; E. by E. - 'Elected by Employees. *All terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise. TitlePoltiolls Term ©rig Term 3 �3 EX U .; BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. Town Moderator; B.V. of O. By virtue of office; Sch. Com. School" Committee; FChr. Finance Committee Chairman; E. by E. Elected by Employees: ' *All terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise. - 3331411r 3 �POS1t10I1S 3 Terlll � frig T T1.1L1 3 g): � 3 T by Employees. *All ' terms expire June 30 of year noted unless indicated :otherwise. Title �,� #P,ositions i Z. Date Auth Title �,� #P,ositions Date Auth BOS -Board of Selectmen;: T. Mgr. —Town Manager; Mod. =Town Moderator;. B, V. of O. - By virtue of office; Sch: Com. - School Committee; FChr. Finance Committee Chairman; E. by E. — Elected by Employees. *All: ': terms expire June 30 of year noted; unless indicated otherwise. Eeonom'ic Development Term "A�lt'g loll- Epp Auth #positions Termxf Urg Date 5 3 year Committee Ben Yoder 94 Oak Street (10) 2014 George A. Rio 11 Estate Lane (08) 2015 Sheila Clarke, Chairman , 536 Haverhill St. (06) 2014 Michelle R. Williams `" 31 Melbourne Avenue (07) 2013 Meghan Young - Tafoya 40 Oak Street (06) 2013 Camille Anthony (Associate) 26 Orchard Park (12) 2013 Maria Higgins (Associate) 57 Avalon Road ' (10) 2013 Karl Weld (Associate) 60 Highland Street (11) 2013 John Russell (Associate) 91 Spruce Road (06) 2013 BOS — Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. Town Moderator; B.V. of O. By virtue of office; Sch. Com. . School Committee; FChr. — Finance 'COmrnittee Chairman; E. by E. - Elected by Employees. *All terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise. Carl Mittnight 18 Cherry Lane Drive (12) 2014 Mark Cardono, Chairman 26 Boswell Road (98) 2013 Roberta M. Sullivan, Treasurer 76 Minot Street (96) 2014 Sharlene Reynolds Santo, 46 Wakefield St. (99) 2015 Secretary Robyn Parker 9 Berkeley Street (11) 2013 Nancy Kohl (Associate) 607 Pearl Street (11) 2013 Virginia M. Adams (Associate) 59 Azalea Circle (78) 2013 BOS - Board of Selectmen T. Mgr. Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; BY of O. - By virtue of office; Sch. Com. School Committee; FChr. Finance Committee Chairman; E'.' by E. Elected by Employees. *All terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated_ otherwise. T1tle #Positions Term 4rig Term r Date ESA Guth ' BOS - Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. — Town Manager; Mod. — Town Moderator; B.V. of 0. By virtue of office; Sch. Corn. —School Committee; FChr. Finance Committee Chairman; E. by E.- Elected by Employees. *All terms expire June 30 of year noted, unless indicated otherwise. BOS - Board of Selectmen; T. Mgr. Town;Manager; Mod. Town Moderator; B.V. of O. — By virtue of office; Sch. Com. - School Committee; FChr. Finance Committee Chairman; E. by E. Elected by Employees. *All terms expire June 30.of year noted, unless indicated otherwise. z Trails°Commttee 5 a3 years BO'S ',.. Thomas S. Gardiner, Chairman 182 Franklin Street (08) 2015 Terence Selle ' 25 Summer Avenue (12) 2013 Jean Jacobs 73 Fairchild Drive (12) 2015 David Williams 117 Oak Street (08) 2013 William Finch 51 Mill Street (1,1) 2014 John E. Parsons (Associate) 3,C Street (08) 2013