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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-17 Board of Selectmen PacketDRAFT - BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2014 AGENDAS 2014 1211212013 Staff Responsibility Estimated Start time January 14, 2014 Workshop Office Hour jBen Tafoya 6:30 West Street Easements Zamborous 7:00 FY15 Town Budget LeLacheur 7:15 Fees & licenses LeLacheur Administrative Services Community Services Finance Public Library? January 21, 2014 Workshop FY15 Town Budget LeLacheur 7:00 Public Safety Public Works & Enterprise Funds Public Library? January 29, 2014 - Financial Forum Pleasant St Ctr 7:30 February 11, 2014 Office Hour John Arena 6:30 Badge Pinning - Officer Scouten Reading Housing Authority Report Joint mtg RHA 7:30 Policy on Affordable Housing Trust Fund Joint mtg RHA 7:45 Review Customer Service survey results LeLacheur 8:30 Discuss desired Charter changes LeLacheur 9:00 February 25, 2014 Adopt PTTTF recommendations LeLacheur 7:20 Review BOS/TM Goals LeLacheur 8:00 Discuss desired Zoning changes LeLacheur 8:30 March 4, 2014 Office Hour James Bonazoli 6:30 HEARING Close Annual Town Meeting Warrant LeLacheur 7:30 MWRA update LeLacheur 8:00 Public Works site update Zager 9:00 March 18, 2014 lWorkshop informational Library "Big Read" Event Urell 7:20 Town Accountant Report Angstrom 7:30 Appoint Town Accountant Bonazoli 7:45 BOS Appointed Boards, Committees & Commissions Workshop 8:00 April 1, 2014 Office Hour Dan Ensminger 6:30 MAPC member Report 7 :20 CAB (RMLD) member Report 7:30 RCTV members Report 7:45 April 8, 2014 Local Elections no meetings April 15, 2014 BOS reorganization 7:00 May 1, 2014 - Annual Town Meeting (Thurs) no meetings May 5, 2014 - Annual Town Meeting (Mon) no meetings May 8, 2014 - Annual Town Meeting (Thurs) no meetings May 13, 2014 Office Hour Marsie West 6:30 Certificate Orchestra 7 :20 May 27, 2014 June 10, 2014 Office Hour John Arena 6:30 Approve Classification & Compensation June 24, 2014 Appointments of BCCs Future Agendas 2014 Technology Update LeLacheur Strout Avenue Master Plan (complete after Town Forest planning work is done) Feudo Policy on Trust Fund Commissioners Heffernan Lyme Disease mitigation strategy Clay Recurring Items Review BOS/TM Goals Mar -July -Dec Tri -ann Review Customer Service survey results Feb & Aug Semi -ann Review Regionalization efforts June Annual Appointments of BCCs June Annual Approve Classification & Compensation June Annual Tax Classification Hearing Oct/Nov Annual Approve licenses December Annual Appoint Town Counsel December Annual Reports to BOS Town Accountant Report Jan -Ap- Jul -Oct Qtrly Reading Housing Authority Report February Annual BOS Appointed Boards, Committees & Commissions March Annual RCTV members Report Apr & Oct Semi -ann CAB (RMLD) member Report Apr & Oct Semi -ann MAPC member Report Apr & Oct Semi -ann Reading Ice Arena Report November Annual OFF? e Town of Reading b 16 Lowell StreetCEIVED Reading, MA ,b� At �- � 1639. ,0, Read g� A of INCORQ FAX: (781) 942 -9071 1013 OCT _2 P 5` 41 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager &i.reading.ma.us (781) 942 -9043 er..a..:�....... A, rnnriinnma nnV VOLUNTEER VACANCY TOWN OF READING BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES One vacancy exists on the Board of Library Trustees. The Library Trustees have control over the selection of the Library materials and shall have custody and management of the Library. Interested applicants may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts until the position is filled. Although the term for this position expires April 2016, the appointment that will be made by a joint meeting of the Board of Library Trustees and Board of Selectmen will have a term expiring on Election Day, April 8, 2014. q"& I -V- Term Three years ANonting Authority , Elected Number of Members Six Members whose terms are so arranged that two terms shall expire each year Meetings Authori Reading Charter, Section 3-4 Purpose The Board of - Library Trustees shall have control over the selection of the Library materials, and shall have custody and management of the Library and of all property of the Town related thereto; except that the Town Manager shall have responsibility for the maintenance of the Library building and grounds. All money or property that the Town may receive by gift or bequest shall be administered by the Board in accordance with the provisions of such gift or bequest. The Board shall have all of the powers and duties given to Boards of Library Trustees under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth,- and such 'additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by Bylaw or by other Town Meeting vote. Il �v 1 OFR Town of Reading y 16 Lowell Street w Reading, MA 01867 -2685 ,6J- 9:1KC0[tPOY FAX: (781) 942 -9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942 -9043 Website: www. readingma.gov November 18, 2013 Mr. John E. Brzezenski 60 Terrace Park Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Brzezenski: Thank you for applying for a position on Board of Library Trustees for the Town of Reading. The Board of Selectmen and Board of Library Trustees will be jointly interviewing candidates on December 10, 2013, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. We have scheduled your interview to take place at 7:20 p.m. Attached is a copy of the description of the Board(s), Committee(s) or Commission(s) to which you have applied. Please make sure that we have in advance a resume or description of your qualifications if you would like to submit this material. Also, please note that the Charter requires that you be a resident of Reading and the Board of Selectmen requires that you be a registered voter to be considered for appointment (there are exceptions if the applicant is not old enough to be a registered voter). The following is a list of questions that are commonly asked of new applicants. 1. Can you meet the time commitment that will be required for this position? 2. Are there any conflicts in your personal or professional life with serving in the position that you seek? 3. Briefly summarize your qualifications. Why are you interested in this particular position? 4. Are there any specific issues that you would like to deal with as a member of this Committee? 5. Are you accessible to residents who have business before the Board of Library Trustees — i.e. do you have a listed telephone number? Please contact Paula Schena at 942 -9043 and let her know whether or not you will be able to be present for this interview. Sinter , . I Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. Town Manager RWUps cc: Library Director Ruth Urell Board of Library Trustees Board of Selectmen q 0�3 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Term Three ye Appointing Authority Elected Number of Members Six Members whose terms are so arranged that two terms shall expire each year Meetings Authori Reading Charter, Section 3-4 ose The Board of library Trustees shall have control over the selection of the Library materials, and shall have custody and management of the Library and of all property of the Town related thereto; except that the Town Manager shall have responsibility for the maintenance of the Library building and grounds. All money or property that the Town may receive by gift or bequest 'shall be ' administered by the Board in accordance with the provisions of such gift or bequest. The Board shall have all of the .powers and duties given to Boards of Library Trustees under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth,- and such 'additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by Bylaw or by other Town Meeting vote. q C,N APPLI RECEIV=ED. TOWN CLERK EAOING. MASS. MMITTEES /COMMISS IONS 1013 OCT 31 R k`'' Name: ) (L2t; ZENSK l J ®HA Date: i D 13 t I -Z-0 t3 (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: GO �CP.'&R.lt� PAWL- Q,SADpN T T'1k Tel. (Home) 779179Ha -01-17 Tel. (Work) _ - (Is this number listed ?) Occupation: Kks ! a e5S 0XEc h,'C LV 6 # of years in Reading: '2 D Are you a registered voter in Reading? f,� e-mail address Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available) _Animal Control Appeals Committee _Aquatics Advisory Board _Audit Committee _Board of Appeals _Board of Cemetery Trustees _Board of Health _Board of Registrars _Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee _Cities for Climate Protection _Commissioner of Trust Funds _Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission Economic Development Committee Finance Committee Historical Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services RCTV Board of Directors Recreation Committee RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology _Constable Advisory Committee _Contributory Retirement Board Town Forest Committee _Council on Aging Trails Committee _Cultural Council West Street Historic District Commission Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Other L. i s - gDARD of- 'CRLA,,�t .Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: T "Vv- 8F&J 3n1 Vol..,i B`O oy-yV-j TFi E �-lB RAFT �d(� P-t/t�'�►�- '1 EARS _ "Agi gJ4- 5¢Y47gC!. a v E(L ID yeAps o& -1,kff Qn ARVi of TH C U B RA ft F o&W D A-rtoAJ 3 hs P a-e�► o e4 T� , A r ° Vex -La... F,4M I L 01-M -rw 5-r X?-r- P S OTµ L1 i R At:!, A n) D -MLJ t3 I SS U lc) K(LS ns ELst --cam - rOLJ AJ M tr FT t,J4- nIMB scR1 _ q,S Name: /--Xo c/ 4 j . Town of Reading, MA Application for Appointment to Boards /Committees /Commissions 1, �N V bvt) (Lastp (First) (Middle) Address: Occupation: 9 Are you a registered voter in Reading? y e.3 Date: //-- e � - / 3 Tel. (Home)__., Tel. (Work) (Is this number listed ?) Y -e S # of years in Reading: cle e -mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #I being your first priority. Animal Control Appeals Committee _Audit Committee _Board of Appeals _Board of Cemetery Trustees _Board of Health _Board of Registrars _Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee _Climate Advisory Committee _Commissioner of Trust Funds _Community Planning & Development Comm. _Conservation Commission _Constable _Contributory Retirement Board _Council on Aging _Cultural Council _Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee _Fall Street Faire Committee _Finance Committee Historical Commission $Housing Authority _Human Relations Advisory Committee _MBTA Advisory Board _Metropolitan Area Planning Council _Mystic Valley Elder Services RCTV Board of Directors _ Recreation Committee RMLD Citizens Advisory Board _ Town Forest Committee _ Trails Committee West Street Historic District Commission _ Ad Hoc Committee Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: (feel free to attach a resume or other statement of interest/qualifications) Revised 4 -10 -12 q� �US1NC x963 =4 4'�ACfRJ November 7, 2013 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 ..011.CGt�7��/`�tl1i 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive Reading, MA 01867 -2399 (781) 944 -6755 Re: Appointment of Tenant Representative Dear Chairman Bonazoli, N 0 c� -c LES 0 W It is my pleasure to support Tannerville resident Lynn Hodgdon who would like the opportunity to fill the remaining term of Mary E. Connors, my present Tenant Representative on the Reading Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners, who is resigning effective December 31, 2013. Ms. Hodgdon has been a resident at our elderly development since September 25, 2007 and is an active senior who participates in many of the events that we plan for our residents. Lynn will quietly assist other neighbors, maintain our library or extend a helping hand when asked. She has always addressed any concerns she may have about any potential issue within the development with the upmost discretion. I believe she would exhibit a consistent and dedicated approach to addressing the overall needs associated with affordable housing and the administration of housing programs. We believe that the appointment of Ms. Hodgdon as our Tenant Representative on our Board of Commissioners will provide an invaluable resource and will provide continued stability in this transition. The Housing Authority thanks you for your consideration of this appointment. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any further questions. Respectfully, /t Lyn E. Whyte Executive Director cc: RHA Board Members * J&* 40, * *.. #* at * 1IS +k- n,i. is an i,ipWWA r,*Om. PWO" ho" it VW .WocL QAX 1A MOT 111Xid' 1�i WC; CA'o Q>t)IM;t Coo A,Wworant V&Au,"s bvdt" 7C>�I V[�L[1( CHpitt hA1 ? E#6l!K3� <aW r�..� ,u, t►vi.o rnpao,wslnn. m.nd.,b o.aicir i8 si 1i'tif 011 % o�Ut�r2 _l b Equal Housing Opportunity RECEIVED TOWN CLERK .EADING. MASS. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS /COMMIT &QS%"AA.3 Name: &4v omvir, a -4 Date: III IZI13 (Last) (First) (Middle) Address:— 133 red r f , ediw 0/0 p 7 Tel. (Home)` Tel. (Work) nnAA [ (Is this -number listed ?) Yjc Occupation: # of years in Reading: S Mon i� f Are you a registered voter in Reading e -mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Animal Control Appeals Committee _Audit Committee _Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees .Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee _Cities for Climate Protection _Commissioner of Trust Funds _Commugity Planning & Development Comm. _Conservation Commission _Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee Fall Street Faire Committee Finance Committee _Historical Commission _Housing Authority _Human Relations Advisory Committee _MBTA Advisory Committee _Metropolitan Area Planning Council _Mystic Valley Elder Services _Recreation Committee _RMLD Citizens Advisory Board _Town Forest Committee _Trails Committee _West Street Historic District Commission _Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: q b3 Donavin Bentley 433 Pearl St. Reading, MA 01867 ... consistently usesprnfessiona! Education and Certifications Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education development opportunities to Concordia University, River Forest, IL. 2005 Bachelor of Science, Sociology & Mass Communication expand his repertoire ofpedagogical Towson University, Towson, MD. 2001 strategies... consistently engages Professional Certifications students in -active thinking and Massachusetts Initial Teaching License, Political Science: Grades 8 -12. 1 2013 critical analysis... " Maryland Advanced Teaching License, Social Studies: Grades 7- 12.2005 George Toepfer Supervisor of Social Studies Professional Employment Member Services Representative, MA Teachers' Retirement System Cambridge, MA 03/2013 - Present o Assist teachers with retirement estimates and other planning needs `:..a driving force in my own o Respond professionally to a variety of written, telephone, and in- person inquiries success as a teacher... recognizes the o Process retirement applications and service purchase applications value of collaboration and injects Social Studies Teacher, Edgewood High School Harford County, MD 07/2008 - 06/2012 this value within his own teaching o Taught Grades 9 -12:, American Govt., Law in America, & College Sociology style, .. " o Supervised student teachers from local community college o Developed and modified instructional plans and presented them using Michael Crispens instructional techniques which met the needs of all students High School Teacher o Evaluated student data, implemented plans to improve performance Baltimore County Schools Social Studies Teacher, High Point High School Prince George's County, MD 08/2005 - 07/2008 o Taught Grades 9 -12: American Government & U.S. History « ...creative, engaging, and o Supervised student teachers from state university o Enriched & remediated students through reviews on performance and informative, all the while areas of progress o Provided leadership and assistance to students and colleagues maintaining high academic standards... dedication to his Act1TYi les and AM&ations department and students... " o Judge for Maryland History Day Contest, 2011 o Baseball, Football, & Mock Trial Coach, 2005 -2009 Mark Truszkowski o Portfolio Review Panei for University of MD- College Park, 2008 Assistant Principal o U.S. Supreme Court Institute, 2007 Town of Reading, MA Application for Appointment to Boards /Committees /Commissions Name: Winne John Bernie (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: 29 Clover Circle, Reading, MA 01867 Occupation: CEO Boston FF Credit Union Date: November 5, 2013 Tel. (Home) Tel. (Work) (Is this number listed ?) Are you a registered voter in Reading? Yes e-mail address: # of years in Reading: 20+ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. _Animal Control Appeals Committee _Audit Committee _Board of Appeals _Board of Cemetery Trustees _Board of Health _Board of Registrars _Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee _Climate Advisory Committee _Commissioner of Trust Funds _Community Planning & Development Comm. _Conservation Commission _Constable _Contributory Retirement Board _Council on Aging _Cultural Council _Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee _Fall Street Faire Committee _Finance Committee _Historical Commission _Housing Authority _Human Relations Advisory Committee MBTA Advisory Board _Metropolitan Area Planning Council _Mystic Valley Elder Services _ RCTV Board of Directors X Recreation Committee _ RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Town Forest Committee Trails Committee West Street Historic District Commission Ad Hoc Committee Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: (feel free to attach a resume or other statement of interest/qualifications) 12+ years prior on Recreation Committee. Previously involved in most youth sports in Reading. Revised 4 -10 -12 Y 6 LEGAL NOTICE iy a C l639'lNCOA40¢P� TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2013 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts on the follow- ing: *Continued Hearing on Washington Park _ Final Design 7:10 p.m. -Background Investigation Options for Class 2 and 3 Motor Vehicle Licenses, Peddlers Licenses, Taxi /Livery Licenses and Second Hand Dealer Licenses 9:00 P.M. Copies of the proposed documents regarding these topics are available In the Town Manager's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, . M- W -Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tues from 7:30 am. - 7:00 p.m. and are attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are Invited to attend the hearing, or -may submit their com- ments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on December 17, 2013 to town - manager @ci.reading.ma.us By order of Robert W.LeLacheur Town Manager 12/10 5� ` i r /l t/ r' le or 1 i I I � F� .,j / fI 1 l 1/ 1� r( 1 I f P / 1 I — \ TOWN OF READING DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS r Wt S JULY 20.2010 OJ! 4QM. ' WASHINGTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS 2OF4 Town of Reading Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell St Reading Ma 01867 Subject Washington St. Master Plan The proposed realignment of the baseball field is nothing new the 1935 Town Report notes the baseball diamond will be relocated with home base near the south — west corner of the park . Home base of the original field was at the north east corner ( Parker Tavern ) Early records indicate that baseball games at many levels High School , semi pro have been played art the park since the early 1900's Records also indicate that various levels of football games where also played in the same time period including the first night games under lights in 1931 The park also was the site of 4t/h of July carnivals. Reading High School baseball continued to be played there until the present Morton field was built in Birch Meadow, football until a new field was built at the Parker in the late 1930's . From personal recollection many foul ball whet over the fence to Warren St and to the westerly side the site of greenhouses . If people do not want to have foul balls in their yard do not buy a home next to a ball park William C. Brown 28 Martin Rd. S4-13 MACDONALD EDWARD H STINCHFIELD ANNE DIANNE M MACDONALD 47 PRESCOTT STREET 53 PRESCOTT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DAVIS WILLIAM H HUBBARD ROBERT B LOUISE G DAVIS KIMBERLY ROSE HUBBARD 43 PRESCOTT ST 43 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MANNING ROBERT E JR DONEGAN ANGELA MARIE ETAL (LE) EILEEN A MCSHERRY MANNING 47 WASHINGTON ST 78 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 STINCHFIELD ANNE RIO ROBERT A 47 PRESCOTT ST SANDRA E RIO READING, MA 01867 74 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 LEW JAMES ALDRICH JON D LEW MONA C COMITA- MORGAN KAREN J 64 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 40 PRESCOTT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CHEN XI LANNON AMY F WANG MIAOYU PAUL G LANNON 72 FAIRVIEW AVE 58 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 LUSK DAMON P MUNDY JOHN J JR TRUSTEE CHRISTINE E TIGHE 46 INTERVALE TERRACE REALTY TR 52 WASHINGTON ST 75 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 AYLWARD JAMES CHEW YIN YEE JULIE AYLWARD CHEW SHUE PING CHAN 25 PRESCOTT ST 71 RIVERSIDE DRIVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 TORPEY DENNIS JR RAVANIS GEORGE W MICHELLE M DASILVA TINA M RAVANIS 17 ARLINGTON ST 67 RIVERSIDE DRIVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CARPENELLA FELIX F LUCY CARPENELLA C/O MICHAEL CARPENELLA 46 TAMARACK ROAD READING, MA 01867 FERULLO MARIANNE C 48 PRESCOTT ST READING, MA 01867 MESERVE ROBERT L JUNE F MESERVE 46 PRESCOTT ST READING, MA 01867 FIALLI JOSEPH M TRACY L FIALLI 68 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 STROMAN PETER G KAREN G STROMAN 46 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 MCKENNA GEORGE J ELAINE M MCKENNA 52 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 HART ROBERT J MARY DUCHARME HART 42 RIVERSIDE DRIVE READING, MA 01867 NEWELL JAMES E NEWELL SUZANNE P 32 PRESCOTT STREET READING, MA 01867 MCKENNA JOHN T 61 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 THOMASES JEANNE B PALMER JAMES A WILLIAMS KEITH M 21 ARLINGTON ST 28 PRESCOTT ST WILLIAMS MARTHA E READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 63 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 5q AVTGES PETER J GRANT ELEANOR L MABIUS LAWRENCE E JOLEEN JAMES AVTGES 68 WASHINGTON ST KATHY L MABIUS 42 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 59 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 WILSON JOHN P CARROLL MARY ELLEN COTTER BERNARD D DEBORAH 1 WILSON GOODSIR ROHAN C JOAN L COTTER 43 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 67 WASHINGTON ST 49 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CONWAY CHRISTOPHER C ETAL TRS QUINN KIMBERLEY M GIAKOUMIDIS ELIAS THE CONWAY FAMILY TRUST ELAINE F SMITH ETAL HARIKLA SPEROS 53 RIVERSIDE DR 39 RIVERSIDE DR 22 PRESCOTT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 GRACILIERI RHONDA L WILSON JOHN L PIERRO JOAN M 35 RIVERSIDE DRIVE LORRAINE WILSON 9 ELVIRE RD READING, MA 01867 31 JASPER ST NORTH READING, MA 01864 SAUGUS, MA 01906 READING, MA 01867 SCOTT WILLIAM C J HALLEY JEAN MARIE ETAL TRUSTEE GAGNON JEAN NICOLAS LYNDSAYJ SCOTT JEAN MARIE HALLEY LIVING T CAROLINE GAUTHIER 29 RIVERSIDE DR 47 WARREN AVE 76 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CINCOTTA MARILYN I PACE MICHAEL F 97 ELM ST 48 WARREN AVE STONEHAM, MA 02180 READING, MA 01867 MITCHELL WILLIAM B TUCKER LESLEY- ELIZABETH (LE) 2 -12 PRESCOTT ST LLC GERALDINE F MITCHELL STEPHEN G TUCKER 56 RED GATE LN 80 WASHINGTON ST 41 WARREN AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 GUNN BRENDAN KAMINER ROBERTS LEECO KENNETH LAURA MESSIER KAMINER CATHERINE R DENISE A GAGNON 86 WASHINGTON ST 37 WARREN AVENUE 38 WARREN AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CONBOY PETRA L KEEGAN THOMAS J MURPHY THOMAS J 35 WARREN AVE 90 WASHINGTON ST JOAN L MURPHY READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 8 MAPLE ST READING, MA 01867 BROWN KEVIN M CRONIN JOHN J AIELLO R NICHOLAS 35 LINCOLN ST ANNE T CRONIN JESSICA AIELLO READING, MA 01867 38 MARION ST 44 VINE ST WILMINGTON, MA 01887 -3149 READING, MA 01867 51q/�( DYCK STEPHANIE GUTIERREZ JOANNE H TOWN OF READING ROBERT FEDAK 27 WARREN AVE CONSERVATION 89 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 39 -41 LINCOLN ST LLC MUISE CANDACE M STODDARD LIANNE J 56 RED GATE LN WAYNE P MUISE PAUL STODDARD READING, MA 01867 93 WASHINGTON ST 96 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CUNNINGHAM DEREK D MARGESON CAROL A B CADIGAN NEIL F DAWN L CUNNINGHAM 23 WARREN AVE 5 MAPLE ST UNIT 5 32 WARREN AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 JONUSKIS LINDA H BARLETTA JOSEPH PRINCE DIANE M 7 MAPLE ST 28 FOX RUN LN 100 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 EASTON KIMBERLY T DOANE JEFFREY A FEENEY AGNES P CHRISTOPHER J MCLAUGHLIN DOANE SARAH M MARK C FEENEY ETAL 29 CENTER AVE 26 WARREN AVE 26 MEAD ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 MANAHAN PAMELA A (3/4) READING ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY READING ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY ANDREA C WILLEY (1/4) PO BOX 842 PO BOX 842 19 -21 WARREN AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 BOB J SON WOODBURY BRUCE A SILVA FRANCISCO L JOHN OK SON 20 WARREN AVE SILVA JANET L 25 CENTER AVE READING, MA 01867 17 WARREN AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DOUCETTE PETER D SHANNA ATWELL DRISCOLL EDWARD F SHIRLEY J DOUCETTE 16 SWEETSER AVE PATRICIA A DRISCOLL 108 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 105 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DAVIS JOHN DOUCETTE STEPHEN B MCKENNA KATHLEEN M (MEDLIN) DAVIS SHIRLEY KATHLEEN B DOUCETTE 11 SWEETSER AVE 7 MICHELINI LN 21 CENTER AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 PUTZ JEFFERY R VIMALAN RAJALINGAM BOUCHER MARK E 14 WARREN AVE 9 WARREN AVE LAURIE REILLY READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 109 WASHINGTON ST READING, MA 01867 SQ��° BENT ROBERT G BENT SUZANNE M 7 SWEETSER AVE READING, MA 01867 MCNEILL JAMES P KRISTIN R MCNEILL 7 WARREN AVE READING, MA 01867 SULLIVAN RICHARD L ROBERTA M SULLIVAN 76 MINOT ST READING, MA 01867 SHAAK STEPHANIE A RUBBICCO TRUSTEE 72 MINOT ST READING, MA 01867 LANDRY RYAN MICHAEL JOHNSON PELRINE JOHN LANDRY ANNE JOHNSON ANNE PELRINE 15 CENTER AVE 10 WARREN AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 KILBAN JOHN J JR MCKENNA THOMAS P 113 WASHINGTON ST HELEN A MCKENNA READING, MA 01867 6 SWEETSER AVE READING, MA 01867 HANAFIN MATTHEW T SANTOSUOSSO CYNTHIA ANDREA D HANAFIN KEVIN T CHUDA 9 CENTER AVE 80 MINOT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 VIEIRA PAUL G DACOSTA ANTONIO S DIANE B VIEIRA MAUREEN N DACOSTA 64 MINOT ST 8 WARREN AVENUE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 Sa/l Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 1:53 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: RMLD RATE INCREASE For BOS packet 12/17 From: O'Brien, Coleen Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 12:32 PM To: LeLacheur, Bob; RMLD Board Members Group; Tom 011ila (taollila @verizon.net); tonycapobiancoi @ gmail.com; ghoopgrC &townofwilmingtonma.com; davidmnelson@verizon.net Cc: Jane Parenteau; Fournier, Bob; Jeanne Foti; Kathleen Rybak; William Seldon Subject: RMLD RATE INCREASE Good afternoon: In the absence of a six year strategic financial plan, and upon further analysis of past, current and projected revenue and expenses, a full Cost of Service (COS) Study was deemed necessary and contracted immediately. The COS, including a Cost Allocation and Rate Design, is aimed at a 6 year plan to meet forecasted RMLD and industry assumptions (including the impending transmission and capacity increases). While these studies take several months, the preliminary results released last week confirmed the deficit trend, most likely due to an erosion of load growth over the last several years. These preliminary results justified a 9% base rate request (less than $3 impact to average residential customer), of which RMLD is requesting approval for a February 2014 implementation date, to ensure a continued strong financial position. The increase would become a place holder for the full Cost of Service /Cost Allocation outcome, which is due this spring and will follow the typical approval process for any adjustment (increase or decrease) that will be put into effect on July 1, 2014. This memo is intended for information only. Kathleen, hard copy for Mr. Norton. Thank you, Co&ewM. 0'l3v'6ety General Manager Reading Municipal Light Department 230 Ash Street Reading, MA 01867 �b LEGAL NOTICE u • y A ~ Q ��Q T TOWN OF READING " . To the inhabitants Qj -tbe, Town of Reading: ! ` Notice is hereby givep thdj a public hearing will be held - in accordance with, i6e.• Massachusetts General• Laws; Chapter 369 of the Acts of 1982 on the Issue of deter- mining a residential factorIn assessing the percentage-of ,.tax burden to be bore b "y: each class of property for Fiscal Year 2014. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. In the Selectmen's Meeting. Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. The.five classes of property involved are residential, open space, commercial, Industrial. and personal property ; • ., - A copy of the prbposed,: document regarding this topic Is available in the Town Manager's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M -W- Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tues from 7:30 a.m. - : 7;00 p.m. and is attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingiba.gov ;1 . All interested parties are Invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their. com- ments In writing or by eitiail prior to 6:00 December 17, 2013 to WW i- manager@cl.reading.ma.& r .. By orVer_of. Robert W. LeU96quj• Town Manager 12/3,12/10 SG LEGAL NOTICE o�N OFRfia� N _ 1 � ) V �O �Q 1639,Kc0AQX TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of. Reading will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2013 In the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts on the follow- ing: - Continued Hearing on Washington Park Final Design 7:10 p.m. -Background Investigation Q Options for Class 2 and 3 V\ Motor Vehicle Licenses, Peddlers Licenses, Taxi/Livery_ Licenses and Second Hand Dealer Licenses 9:00 P.M. Copies of the proposed documents regarding these topics are available In the Town Manager's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reaging, MA,. .M- W -Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tues from 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and are attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or=may submit their com- ments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on December 17, 2013 to town - manager@ci.reading.ma.us By order of Robert W.LeLacheur Town Manager 12/10 5 & READING POLICE DEPARTMENT 15 Union Street _ Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Emergency Only: 911 - All Other Calls: (781) 944 -1212 - Fax: (781) 9442893 Web: www.cl.reading.ma.us/police/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION LICENSING OPTIONS Chief James Cormier Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Chief Cormier, January 24, 2013 As directed by your Office and in accordance with Reading Police Department Policy and Procedures, I have placed together an executive summary of background investigation options for Class II and III motor vehicle licenses, peddler licenses, taxi/vehicle for hire licenses and second hand dealer licenses. Opti on 1 The Board of Selectmen (BOS) can ask the Police Department to conduct and internal record check. The PD can do an in -house record check which will give the selectmen information on any issues that have occurred within the Town of Reading. This is a very limited review of the applicants. . Option 2 The BOS can apply Option, 1 and also have the Town's Personnel Director run a limited Board of Probation check thru the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. The check done by the HR director would not be as inclusive as the Police Department check. The BOS could request that the applicant provide a copy of their Driver's History (if necessary) and/or Board of Probation history. Option 3 The BOS can apply Option 2 and also have the Police Department run the applicants fingerprints through the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw for a fee set by the BOS, $30 which has to be given to the State. This will give a nationwide check based on fingerprints for any criminal activity that is supported by fingerprints. The Police Department can also apply Option 1 and run a check in their In -House computer system to see if the licensee has any involvement with the Police in this Town. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION LICENSING OPTIONS Option 4 The BOS can designate the Chief of Police as the License Authority and the Police Department can run a complete background on the licensee. This would include conducting the Civil Fingerprinting per bylaw for a fee. The Police Department will also run a complete Board of Probation Check and the In -House computer check. The Chief of Police already has the authority to run Liquor License applicants due to the fact of being designated an agent of the License Authority by the BOS. Enclosed, please find copies of relevant Selectmen's Policies and Town By -Laws. There is also a list of all licenses relevant to this issue. Please let me know if you need any further information. Respectfully Submitted, Sgt. Detective Mark D. Se all Criminal Division Commander �GZ �deR� READING POLICE DEPARTMENT { OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 16 Union Street. Reading Maaeachmetts 01867 zamee W. Cornier Emergency Only- 911 All Other Calk: 781 -944 -1212 Fait 781- 944 -2893 Cjuf of po/ue &Mail JCormier@cireading=w6ue MEMORANDUM To: Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner From: Chief James Cormier Date: 01/14/2013 . Re: BOS inquiry on Class 2 & 3 M/V Dealers License Peter, During the Selectmen's meeting of Tuesday January 8, 2013 we had discussion with the Board of Selectmen regarding Class 2 and 3 M/V Dealers background checks. The Board requested Information on what the surrounding towns are doing in relationship to the discussion and whether or not we are being duplicitous in our background recommendations with that of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. As was requested, I spoke with Chiefs of Police from all the contiguous communities regarding this topic. Of the six contiguous communities, 3 have the civil fingerprint bylaw in effect, 2 are in the process of implementing it, and one will explore it at some time but has no immediate timeframe. So, five of the six will have brought it for review in the very near future. in five of the six communities the BOS is the Licensing Authority for the Class 2 and 3 M/V licenses, in one It's the city clerk. In terms of doing criminal background checks, all the Chiefs indicate they believe the Class 2 and 3 M/V dealers to be under the category of dealers of second hand articles. In one community, the HR Director does the Board of Probation checks (in this case the HR director could make and assessment of suitability but I don't believe they could share the background check with the Board unless they- are CORI certified), In two communities the Police Departments provide information to the Licensing Authority, and in two other communities 5C-3 they follow the civil fingerprint bylaw (in one of those two, its only for new applicants, not renewals), and in the final community, the Police Department provides only an in -house record check. The Chiefs who are in process of moving the civil fingerprint bylaw forward would be recommending that it be used for this purpose to their respective Licensing Authorities. I am still pursing definitive information from the Registry of Motor Vehicles regarding their process. 1 do not believe they do record checks prior to issuing repair /deafer plates. I will continue to try to confirm this information. st, q TOWN BY-LAWS 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 speed 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 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 5e,5 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 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 specked 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 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. 566 TOWN BY -LAWS 7.6 Licenses 7.6.1 General Provisions Any license issued subject to this bylaw shall issue on January 1 (or thereafter) of each year and shall expire on the next succeeding December 31 and may be revoked or suspended at any time by the Board of Selectmen for any violation of this bylaw or any rules, orders or regulation from time to time adopted by the Board of Selectmen. 7.6.2 Transport 7.6.2.1 License Required No person shall engage in the business of transporting for hire, goods, wares, furniture or rubbish as specified In Section 7.6.2.2 of this bylaw without first obtaining a license or licenses therefore as set forth below. 7.6.2.2 All Vehicles to be Licensed The Board of Selectmen may license suitable persons to use vehicles for the transporting for hire of goods, wares, furniture or rubbish within the Town. All persons engaging In such transportation for hire within the Town shall take out such number of licenses as will equal the greatest number of such vehicles to be used at any one time by said person during the year for which the license is issued. Such license shall expire on December 31 of each year and may be revoked at the pleasure of the Selectmen. 7.6.2.3 Information to be Placed on Vehicles Every person licensed under the provisions of this bylaw shall cause his name and the number of his license to be printed or placed in plain legible words and figures in a conspicuous place on the outside of each vehicle used in exercising said license. Town of Reading General Bylaw Article 7 - Regulation of the Use of Private Land 39 General Bylaw —March 19, 2012 7.6.3 Junk 7.6.3.1 License Required No person shall use any building, enclosure or other structure for the storage, sale or keeping of rags, waste paper stock or other inflammable material without a license therefore from the Board of Selectmen. 7.6.3.2 Dealers in Junk, Old Metals, Second Hand Articles The Board of Selectmen may license suitable persons, upon such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine, to be dealers in and keepers of shops for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old metals and second -hand articles, and no person shall be such a dealer or keeper without such a license. 7.6.3.3 Junk Collectors The Board of Selectmen may also license suitable persons as junk collectors, to collect by purchase or otherwise, junk, old metals and second -hand articles from place to place within the Town, and no person shall engage in such business without such a license. 7.6.3A Enforcement In addition to any other means of enforcement, the provisions of this bylaw and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto may be enforced by non - criminal disposition in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.8 of this bylaw, and M.G.L. Chapter 40, 5 e? Section 3.3 - Issuance of Peddler's Licenses Chapter 101, Sections 12a through 33 of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for regulations of peddlers. Part of the State law allows the Board of Selectmen to establish local rules and regulations for the granting of such licenses. The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Peddler's Licenses: Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The following guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are merely guidelines to the applicant. 1. Approval will be granted within a commercial or industrial zoning district only. 2. No peddlers will be permitted to operate within the public right of way including a roadway or sidewalk area. 3. Written approval of the property owner and any tenants on the property will be required prior to the Board hearing an application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually. 4. If the proposed use, in the opinion of the Board of Selectmen, will generate traffic other than traffic that is routine to the premises, then designated parking spaces will be required that will not be detrimental to the principle use on the premises. 5. The Board will require evidence that the peddler's use will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site. 6. The peddler's use will not take away existing parking spaces from those required on the site. 7. The peddler's use may have no negative impact on retail or commercial activities within the Town of Reading.. 8. Peddler's uses will only be permitted where there is another principal use on the site and the peddler's use is related to the principal use of the property. No peddler's uses will be permitted on vacant or unused land. 9. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place and insure public safety and cleanliness, and a condition of approval of any peddler's license will be that all of the required licenses will be received. 10. Prior to the issuance of a Peddler's License, the Board may require a review by the Health Division and the Building/Zoning Inspection Division and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. Adopted 10- 18-88, Revised 12- 13 -94, Revised 5 -25-04 3-14 Board of Selectmen Policies 5e Section 3.4 - Issuance of Class I. II and III Motor Vehicle Licenses Chapter 140, Sections 57-69 of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for the regulation of Class I, II and III licenses for the sale of motor vehicles. The Board of Selectmen as Licensing Authority is charged with the responsibility of issuing these licenses, determining that the licensee is a proper person to engage in the business and that there is a suitable place of business. The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Licenses: 1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. These guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are guidelines to the applicant. 2. Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Licenses will be issued only within a commercial or industrial zoning district within the Town. 3. Pursuant to State law (Chapter 140, Section 59), the applicant must show that the business to be licensed is the principal business of the licensee. 4. The applicant shall provide to the Board of Selectmen a lease or written approval of the property owner (if other than the applicant) for the use of the premises for the license period. 5. The applicant will provide, pursuant to Chapter 140, Section 58, proof that the applicant maintains or has access to a repair facility sufficient to enable him to satisfy the warranty repair obligations imposed by State statute. 6. For Class I and II Licenses, all the requirements of Chapter 90, Section 7N'K and Section 7N 1/2 must be complied with. 7. The applicant must show through plans or other means that there is adequate space on the premises for the vehicles to be sold and for customers and employees to park. 8. The licensed activity must not create an adverse traffic impact and access to the site must be adequate. 9. The licensee must conform with the Zoning By -Laws including the sign portions of the Zoning By- Laws. 10 The Board may require information to assure itself that the facility does not and will not cause any environmental problems relative to spills or other release of harmful substances to the environment or to neighboring properties. 11. The applicant shall provide proof of a bond as required by State Statute. 12. Prior to the issuance of a Class I, II or III Motor Vehicle License, the Board may require a review by the Building/Zoning Inspection Division, and proof that all necessary approvals, permits and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. The Board will require a review by the Chief of Police to assist them in determining that the applicant is a proper,person to engage in the business to be licensed. The following will be standard conditions for Class I, lI or III Motor Vehicle Licenses unless the Board of Selectmen shall modify any of these conditions, and the Board may make any additional conditions on the license as it deems fit: ♦ The maximum number of vehicles offered to be sold at any one time shall be established. ♦ The location of vehicle(s) to be sold will be specifically stated. 3-15 Board of Selectmen Policies (� s�i t ♦ The location of the repair facility will be specifically stated. ♦ There will be no pennants, banners, windshield signs or other information other than the principal sign unless required by law. The Board may require pricing and other consumer information to be attached to the vehicle in a manner so as not to detract from the general appearance of the site. Adopted 1213 -94, Revised 5 -25 -04 Section 3.5 - Issuance of Taxi and Vehicle for Hire Licenses This Section shall be known as the "Town of Reading Rules and Orders for the Regulation of Carriages and Vehicles Used in the Town of Reading, promulgated pursuant to G.L.C. 40, Sec. 22 ". 3.5.1- Applicability of Rules and Orders Vehicles for hire including taxicabs and liveries (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles ") operating or caused to be operated by non - governmental entities for the transportation of persons from place to place within the Town, or from a point in the Town to another location outside the Town, other than over regular routes or between fixed termini, shall be subject to these rules and orders to the extent provided below. 3.5.1.2 - Definition of Livery Livery shall mean a private vehicle licensed as such, including but not limited to, limousines which are used for pre- arranged trips for particular occasions such as weddings, funerals, celebrations or school transportation. 3.5.2 - License 3.5.2.1- License Required No vehicle shall be driven, operated or caused to be operated as a vehicle for hire without a license.ferst having been obtained for that vehicle from the Board of Selectmen. Each vehicle shall require a separate license. 3.5.2.2 - Application Applications for a license shall be made in writing to the Board of Selectmen and shall provide the following information: 1. The name and address of the applicant, if an individual; or if a corporation, the name, date of incorporation, address of its principal place of business and the name and address of its officers; or if a partnership, association or unincorporated company, the names and addresses of the partners or associates and the address of its principal place of business. 2. The intended place of business within the Town of Reading. 3. The name of the manager or principal representative. 4. Proposed hours of operation, description of proposed vehicle including the make, model, Vehicle Identification Number and age of the vehicle. 3-16 Board of Selectmen Policies D S� 3.5.2.3 - Review by Chief of Police No license shall be granted by the Board of Selectmen until the application has been reviewed by the Chief of Police. Ten (10) working days to be allowed for such review. As a condition of issuance and'retention of the license, the owner and all employees of the licenses shall make available to the Police Chief or his designees, the manifest used by the taxi company. "Manifest" means a daily record prepared by a taxicab driver of all trips made by said driver showing time and place of origin, destination, number of passengers, and the amount of fare of each trip. 3.5.2.4 - Grant or Denial The Board of Selectmen may upon receipt of an application, issue a license under such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate and in the public interest. The Board, in determining whether to issue a license, may -consider the public demand or the proposed service, the effect of the proposed service upon relevant traffic and safety conditions, the character and financial responsibility of the applicant the condition of the proposed vehicle(s), and any and all other relevant facts or circumstances. 3.5.2.5 - Term and Fee Any license issued hereunder shall expire on the last day of December next ensuing, unless sooner revoked or surrendered. Any licensee who permanently ceases to operate the vehicle for which a license was issued shall forthwith surrender the license to the Board of Selectmen. The fee for each license issued shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per license. This fee shall not be prorated. 3.5.2.6 - Notification as to Vehicle If issued a license, the licensee shall, prior to the operation of the vehicle as a vehicle for hire, provide the following information, in writing, to the Board of Selectmen: 1. The make, model, Vehicle Identification Number and age of the vehicle. 2. A copy of the vehicle's certificate of registration with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. 3. A copy of the certificate of insurance coverage page for the vehicle. 3.5.2.7 - Insurance A vehicle issued a license hereunder shall be insured. Coverage for "Bodily Injury to Others" shall be no less than $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident. 3.5.2.8 - Liability The licensee is at all times responsible for his vehicle and shall be liable for all penalties and/or damage resulting from his operation of the vehicle or the operation of the vehicle by an employee or agent. 3.5.2.9 - Susoension or Revocation The Board of Selectmen may suspend or revoke a license issued under the provisions of this article for good cause. Before suspension or revocation of a license, the licensee shall be entitled to a hearing thereon before the Board of Selectmen. Written notice of the hearing shall 3-17 Board of Selectmen Policies 01 be forwarded to the licensee at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. Such notification shall state the grounds of complaint and the date, time and place of the hearing. The Town Manager may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing for a period of no greater then ten (10) days or until a hearing is held, whichever is sooner, if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the public safety would be endangered by continued operation of the vehicle. 3.5.2.10 - Assignment or Transfer Prohibited No license shall be assigned or transferred. 3.5.3 - Permit 3.5.3.1 - Required No person shall operate a vehicle, and no licensee shall employ or allow a person to operate a vehicle, unless the operator first obtains a permit from the Board of Selectmen. 3.5.3.2 - Minors No permit shall be issued to a person under eighteen (18) years of age. 3.5.3.3 - Application Applications for a permit shall be made, in writing, to the Board of Selectmen and shall provide the following information: 1. Full name and address. 2. Copy of a valid operator's license issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. 3. All previous experience operating a vehicle for hire. 4. Convictions or pleas of guilty to a criminal offense, except as outlined below. If any, state the offense(s), court(s) in which convicted or guilty plea occurred and when the conviction(s) or plea(s) occurred. The following criminal information is not and shall not be requested, examined or considered by the Board of Selectmen: ♦ Arrests, detentions or dispositions in which no conviction or guilty plea resulted; Convictions which have been reversed or vacated but not pardoned; ♦ Misdemeanor convictions or guilty pleas when the date of conviction or plea was greater than ten (10) years prior to the date of application for the permit; ♦ Traffic violations for which there was a finding of responsibility for a period of two (2) years prior to the date of application for the permit or for such period of time as the Board of Selectmen shall request. Failure to give accurate and complete information as required above may be grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a permit. 3.5.3.4 - Review by Chief of Police No permit shall be issued by the Board of Selectmen until the application has been reviewed by the Chief of Police or his designee. Ten (10) working days to be allowed for such review. 3.5.3.5 - Issuance or Denial 3-18 Board of Selectmen Policies 2 6 Z' k An applicant shall be granted a permit only if the Board of Selectmen determines that granting a permit to the applicant is in the best interest of the public. Criminal convictions or pleas of guilty shall not result in an automatic denial of an application but shall be given significant consideration and weight by the Board of Selectmen, taking into account all factors including the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction or plea, and the sensitive nature of serving the public as a driver of a vehicle for hire. 3.5.3.6 - Term and Fee Any permit granted hereunder shall expire on the last day of December next ensuing, unless sooner revoked or surrendered. A permit. holder who ceases to operate vehicles shall forthwith surrender his permit to the Board of Selectmen. The fee for a permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). This fee shall not be prorated. 3.5.3.7 - Picture Identification Card A picture identification card shall be issued by the Board of Selectmen, or its designee, to each permit holder, and shall be displayed prominently in the vehicle when being driven by the permit holder. 3.5.3.8 - Liability A permit holder is at all times responsible for the vehicle he is operating and shall be liable for all penalties and/or damage resulting from his operation of the vehicle. 3.5.3.9 - Suspension or Revocation The Board of Selectmen may suspend or revoke a permit granted under the provisions of this article for good cause. Before suspension or revocation of a permit, the permit holder shall be entitled to a hearing thereon before the Board of Selectmen. Notice of the hearing shall be in writing and forwarded to the permit holder at least seven (7) calendar day prior to the date of the hearing. Such notification shall state the grounds of complaint and the date, time and place of the hearing. The Town Manager may temporarily suspend a permit until a hearing can be held in accordance with the procedures set out above, if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the public safety would be endangered by the continued operation by the permit holder. In no event shall a temporary suspension be for a period greater than ten (10) calendar days. 3.5.4 - Operation 3.5.4.1 - Duty to Transaort A permit holder shall not unreasonably refuse to transport a passenger. 3.5.4.2 - Sharing a Ride No permit holder shall accept a passenger when the vehicle is occupied or engaged without the consent of the passenger(s) already in the vehicle. No person shall be obliged to pay any extra fare or fee for refusing such consent. Separate fares shall not be charged to members 3 - 19' Board of Selectmen Policies sr." of the same party. A party shall be considered any number of individuals (not exceeding the passenger capacity of the taxi) with the same origin and'destination. 3.5.43 - Taxi Stands - Parking — Standing The Board of Selectmen may assign a taxi stand or stands to one or more taxicabs. The Board of Selectmen may also designate specific areas, streets or ways where vehicles may not park of stand. Standing and/or parking on public ways or public property of vehicles not licensed in the Town of Reading is prohibited except while waiting to return a party whose original point of hire was from outside of Reading, when operating in accordance with a Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities license, or when being used for personal (non - vehicle for hire) purposes. 3.5.4.4 - Maintenance of Vehicles Every vehicle shall be kept in good condition, suitable for occupancy and mechanically fit for the safety of passengers. The interior and exterior of the vehicle shall be safe, clean and sanitary at all times. 3.5.4.5 - Inspection The Reading Police Department or its designee shall have the right to inspect any vehicle for purposes of these regulations or as public safety requires. 3.5.4.6 - Smoking Smoking in a vehicle is prohibited. x.5.4.7 - Appearance of Operator Every driver having charge of a licensed vehicle shall be suitably dressed (sleeved shirt), neat and clean in appearance. 3.5.4.8 - Display of License. Picture Identification Card and Rates of Fare Every vehicle when in operation shall display the following cards in a suitable frame so that they are secure and immobile and plainly visible to passengers riding in the rear of the vehicle: 1. License 2. Picture identification card of driver 3. Fares (taxicabs only) 3.5.4.9 - Lettering on Taxicabs Every taxicab operating under the authority of these rules and orders shall have the name or trade name of the licensee and the name "Town of Reading" or "Reading" painted on both sides of the taxicab in letters four inches high and one -half inch wide, painted in two conspicuous places on the taxicab. 3.5.4.10 - Copy of Regulations Every vehicle shall, when in operation, contain a copy of these regulations,, which shall be exhibited to any passenger or Police Officer on request. The licensee and permit holder shall be responsible for the implementation of this requirement. 3-20 Board of Seleamen Policies 3.5.5 - Fares 3.5.5.1- Taxicabs The Selectmen shall establish the rates of fare for the conveyance of passengers and baggage, and may revise such when they so determine. The rate of fare shall be governed by fare zones and shall be on file at the Office of the Town Clerk. 3.5.5.2 - Separate Fares Separate fares shall not be charged to members of the same party. 3.5.5.3 - Senior Citizen Discount Fares for all persons sixty (60) years of age and older shall be discounted in accordance with a schedule approved by the Board of Selectmen. When discounted rates are offered, they must be offered to all senior citizens using a taxicab pursuant to the licensing established in this policy. There shall be displayed a sign informing the passengers of the discount. 3.5.5.4 - No Fares in Excess of Established Rates No taxicab permit holder shall demand or receive as a fare more than the fare established by the Board of Selectmen under the authority granted by these regulations. 3.5.5.5 - Livery Rates Charges by liveries shall be subject to mutual agreement between the livery operator and the passenger(s). 3.5.6 - Information Update and Penalties 3.5.6.1- Information Update When any information provided in an application for a license or permit changes or is updated, the respective licensee or permit holder shall give notice thereof, in writing, to the Board of Selectmen. 3.5.6.2 - Penalties The penalty for a violation of any of these rules and orders shall be a fine equal to the fine for a violation of Town Bylaws as set forth in Article 1.5 of the Town Bylaws. Violation of any of the rules and orders herein shall be just cause for suspension or revocation of a license and/or permit. Adopted 7- 18-89, Revised 12- 13 -94, Revised 5 -25-04 3-21 Board of Selectmen Policies LIST OF LICENSES 10/31/12 CLASS I. H AND III MOTOR VEHICLES LICENSEES Gallery North, Inc. (Class I) d/b /a Honda Gallery 88 -98 Walkers Brook Drive ECars of New England Inc. (Class 1) 281 Main Street 128 Tire, Inc. (Class II) 459 Main Street Brown's Auto Repair (Class II) 35 Lincoln Street Reading Auto Sales (Class II) 550 Main Street Reading Foreign Motors, Inc. (Class II) 4 Minot Street RMP Mass (Class II) Reading Motors 1337 Main Street Reading Square Auto Body, Inc. (Class II) 9 Chapin Avenue Reading Square Shell (Class II) 749 Main Street North Reading Auto & Recon, Inc. (III) d/b /a Gray's Towing 4 Minot Street JUNK LICENSE CTC Gold Refinery 75 Haven Street TAXI AND LIVERY LICENSEE Paul's Sedan Service 40 Orange Street Dilsh An Perera Sapphire Livery 1230 Main Street Abdollah Hosseini Abby Transportation 211 Main Street, Unit 2 LIQUOR LICENSES 22 ESTABLISHMENTS Sell Section 3.5 - Issuance of Taxi and Vehicle for Hire Licenses This Section shall be known as the "Town of Reading Rules and Orders for the Regulation of Carriages and Vehicles Used in the Town of Reading, promulgated pursuant to G.L.C. 40, Sec. 22 ". 3.5.1- Applicability of Rules and Orders Vehicles for hire including taxicabs and liveries (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles ") operating or caused to be operated by non - governmental entities for the transportation of persons from place to place within the Town, or from a point in the Town to another location outside the Town, other than over regular routes or between fixed termini, shall be subject to these rules and orders to the extent provided below. 3.5.1.2 - Definition of Livery Livery shall mean a private vehicle licensed as such, including but not limited to, limousines which are used for pre - arranged trips for particular occasions such as weddings, funerals, celebrations or school transportation. 3.5.2 - Vehicle License 3.5.2.1- License Required for EACH vehicle No vehicle shall be driven, operated or caused to be operated as a vehicle for hire without a license first having been obtained for that vehicle from the hief of Police. Each vehicle shall require a separate license. 3.5.2.2 — Application for Vehicle License Applications for a license shall be made in writing to the Chief of PoliceBeerd -e€ Seleetmen and shall provide the following information: 1. The name and address of the applicant, if an individual; or if a corporation, the name, date of incorporation, address of its principal place of business and the name and address of its officers; or if a partnership, association or unincorporated company, the names and addresses of the partners or associates and the address of its principal place of business. 2. The intended place of business within the Town of Reading. 3. The name of the manager or principal representative. 4. Proposed hours of operation, description of proposed vehicle including the make, model, Vehicle Identification Number and age of the vehicle. 5. A goy of the vehicle's certificate of registration with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles 6. A copy of the certificate of insurance coverage page for the vehicle. 3.5.2.3 - Insurance A vehicle issued a license hereunder shall be insured. Coverage for "Bodily Injury to Others" shall be no less than $100,000 per Mrson/$300,000 per accident 3.5.2.43 - Review by Chief of Police of Vehicle License Fiewed43y4The Chief of Police shall have -.-Tefifteenn (195) working days to be ellewed-feF sueh- review such license. As a condition of issuance and retention of the license, the owner and all employees of the licenses shall make available to the Police Chief or his designees, the manifest used by the taxi company. "Manifest" means a daily record prepared by a taxicab driver of all trips made by said driver showing time and place of origin, destination, number of passengers, and the amount of fare of each trip. 3:5.2.54 - Grant or Denial of Vehicle License The Chief of Police8eaEd ef Seleetmen may upon receipt of an application, issue a license under such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate and in the public interest. The Chief of PoliceBeW, in determining whether to issue a license, may consider the public demand or the proposed service, the effect of the proposed service upon relevant traffic and safety conditions, the character and financial responsibility of the applicant the condition of the proposed vehicle(s), and any and all other relevant -facts or circumstances. 3.5.2.65 - Term and Fee of Vehicle License Any license issued hereunder shall expire on the last day of December next ensuing, unless sooner revoked or surrendered. Any licensee who permanently ceases to operate the vehicle for which a license was issued shall forthwith surrender the license to the Chief of Poli . The fee for each license issued shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per license. This fee shall not be prorated. 3.5.2.6 Nefifiention as to Vehiele if issued a lieense, the lieensee shall, prior- to the operation of the vehiele as a vehiele-&F rd 4:r. 4: �. ihE iii@lEe, iii9del, Ve13iElE xa °oi :cxxcE @cioi: x�miroor�av$6 °cvr-snv�ernvic 2. 4- 4: with the Regi..4 -..« o f Meter- � 7..hiel., f� @9�� -6 e-V iE 2�9 EErti €E @t2 of re�iSa @cxoix i�iax axc xecs:ocraxvr�ecvr- �-cmvxcT Cover-age fer. "Bodily injury to j.5.2.7 lasur-anee Others" . s 3.5.2.78 - Liability The licensee is at all times responsible for his vehicle and shall be liable for all penalties and/or damage resulting from his operation of the vehicle or the operation of the vehicle by an employee or agent. 3.5.2.89 - Susuension or Revocation The Chief of PoliceBeaM of Selestmen may suspend or revoke a license issued under the provisions of this article for good cause. Before suspension or revocation of a license, the licensee shall be entitled to a hearing thereon before the Chief of PoliceBeafd of Seleetmen.. _ Written notice of the hearing shall be forwarded to the licensee at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. Such notification shall state the grounds of complaint and the date, time and place of the hearing. The Chief of Police Tewt��rn y temporarilx suspend Formatted: Font COW Red -5-i✓Iq .a license without a hearing for a period of no greater dwnthan ten (10) days or until a hearing is held, whichever is sooner, if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the public safety would be endangered by continued operation of the vehicle. 3.5.2.9-10 - Assignment or Transfer Prohibited No license shall be assigned or transferred. 3.5.3 — Permit to Operator of Licensed Vehicle 3.5.3.1- Required No person shall operate a vehicle, and no licensee shall employ or allow a person to operate a vehicle, unless the operator first obtains a permit from the BeaFd of Selee4neRChief of Police. 3.5.3.2 - Minors No permit shall be issued to a person under eighteen (18) years of age. 3.5.3.3 - Application Applications for a permit shall be made, in writing, to the Beafd ef Selee#nenChief of Police and shall provide the following information: Full name and address. - - - - -- Formatted: Justified Copy of a valid Massachusetts Driver's epemters- Llicense issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. 3. All previous experience operating a vehicle for hire. 4. Convictions or pleas of guilty to a criminal offense. If any, state the offenses) court(s) in which convicted or guilly plea occurred and when the conviction(s) or plea(s) occurred. The Agglicant must--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- - - -{ Formatted: Font: sold Formatted: Justified, Indent: Left: 0.5" jurisdiction- ♦ Not have been judged a Habitual Traffic Offender, as defined by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90 section 22F, or equivalent in any jurisdiction, within the M five (5) years ♦ Not have had his or her Driver's License suspended for five (5) or more Formatted: Indent: left: 0.5", Hanging: 0.31" Surchargeable Incidents. as defined by Chapter 211 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations section 134, or the equivalent in any jurisdiction, within the past (5) years: ♦ Not have any unresolved or outstanding driving infractions which could result in the Applicant's Driver's License being suspended or revoked in @By iursdiction: ♦ Not have more than four violations of the Traffic Laws/and or At -Fault Accidents asd---- °. f Formatted: Justified, Indent: Left: 0.5" defined by Chapter 211 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations section 134 or an equivalent department in the last three (3) years (violations and accidents occurring on the same date will count as only one) in any jurisdiction: S e- -j'0 ♦ Not have any Operating Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol convictions or dispositions under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90 section 24D within the past five (5) years or the equivalent in any jurisdiction; ♦ Not have any felony convictions within the last five (5) years in any jurisdiction-, ♦ Not have any drug convictions in the last five (5) years in any jurisdiction ♦ Not have any dispositions for a criminal offense, in any jurisdiction, that would result in the denial of a license, including admissions to sufficient facts or continues of an offense without resolution, unless the circumstances of such incident are reviewed by the Chief of Police as to the specific facts and circumstances, and the Mlicant is thus approved by the Chief of Police, ♦ Not be required to register as a sex offender in any jurisdiction; and ♦ Not have any outstanding or unresolved criminal cases in any iurisdiction which would result in the license being denied if the Applicant was convicted of alleged offense. 4104-94 WIN Failure to give accurate and complete information as required above may be grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a permit. All license applicants must be suitable individuals in addition to meetine the above reauirements: Nothine herein shall limit the Chief of Polices' power to deny an application or renewal application should he/she determine that the applicant is not a suitable Taxi/ Livery Operator. Haek ey r'°^•.^°° T',.:..°- Sezl . r�rrrf�rstin�:�ee!4rrs�i .. Ensr�ree�i . 4104-94 WIN Failure to give accurate and complete information as required above may be grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a permit. All license applicants must be suitable individuals in addition to meetine the above reauirements: Nothine herein shall limit the Chief of Polices' power to deny an application or renewal application should he/she determine that the applicant is not a suitable Taxi/ Livery Operator. Haek ey r'°^•.^°° T',.:..°- Sezl Failure to give accurate and complete information as required above may be grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a permit. All license applicants must be suitable individuals in addition to meetine the above reauirements: Nothine herein shall limit the Chief of Polices' power to deny an application or renewal application should he/she determine that the applicant is not a suitable Taxi/ Livery Operator. Haek ey r'°^•.^°° T',.:..°- Sezl 3.5.3.45 - Issuance or Denial An applicant shall be granted a permit only if the Chief of Poli determines that granting a permit to the applicant is in the best interest of the public. Criminal convictions or pleas of guilty shall not result in an automatic denial of an application but shall be given significant consideration and weight by the BeaFd of SeleefirtenChief of Police, taking into account all factors including the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction or plea, and the sensitive nature of serving the public as a driver of a vehicle for hire. The Chief of Police has up to (15) fifteen business days to issue a permit. 3.5.3.56 - Term and Fee Any permit granted hereunder shall expire on the last day of December next ensuing, unless sooner revoked or surrendered. A permit holder who ceases to operate vehicles shall forthwith surrender his permit to the Chief of Polic . The fee for a permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). This fee shall not be prorated. 3.5.3.67 - Picture Identification Card A picture identification card shall be issued by the Chief of Poli -; eF WKh*igRft,-to each permit holder; and shall be displayed prominently in the vehicle when being driven by the permit holder. 3.5.3.78 - Liability A permit holder is at all times responsible for the vehicle he is operating and shall be liable for all penalties and/or damage resulting from his operation of the vehicle. 3.5.3.89 - Suspension or Revocation The Chief of Police may suspend or revoke a permit granted under the provisions of this article for good cause. Before suspension or revocation of a permit, the permit holder shall be entitled to a hearing thereon before the Beffd of Seleeknenchief of Police. Notice of the hearing shall be in writing and forwarded to the permit holder at least seven (7) calendar day prior to the date of the hearing. Such notification shall state the grounds of complaint and the date, time and place of the hearing. The Chief of Police - Temq� Manager-may temporarily suspend a permit until a hearing can be held in accordance with the procedures set out above, if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the public safety would be endangered by the continued operation by the permit holder. In no event shall a temporary suspension be for a period greater than ten (10) calendar days. 3.5.4 — Operation of Licensed Vehicles SC22 3.5.4.1- Duty to Transport A permit holder shall not unreasonably refuse to transport a passenger. 3.5.4.2 - Sharing a Ride No permit holder shall accept a passenger when the vehicle is occupied or engaged without the consent of the passenger(s) already in the vehicle. No person shall be obliged to pay any extra fare or fee for refusing such consent. Separate fares shall not be charged to members of the same party. A party shall be considered any number of individuals (not exceeding the passenger capacity of the taxi) with the same origin and destination. 3.5.4.3 - Taxi Stands - Parking — Standing The hief of Police may assign a taxi stand or stands to one or more taxicabs. The Beard -Whief of PoliceSek44nwa may also designate specific areas, streets or ways where vehicles may not park of stand. Standing and/or parking on public ways or public property of vehicles not licensed in the Town of Reading is prohibited except while waiting to return a party whose original point of hire was from outside of Reading, when operating in accordance with a Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities license, or when being used for personal (non- vehicle for hire) purposes. 3.5.4.4 - Maintenance of Vehicles Every vehicle shall be kept in good condition, suitable for occupancy and mechanically fit for the safety of passengers. The interior and exterior of the vehicle shall be safe, clean and sanitary at all times. 3.5.4.5 - Inspection The hief of Police or his/hertts designee shall have the right to inspect any vehicle for purposes of these regulations or as public safety requires. 3.5.4.6 - Smoking Smoking in a vehicle is prohibited. 3.5.4.7 - Appearance of Operator Every driver having charge of a licensed vehicle shall be suitably dressed (sleeved shirt), neat and clean in appearance. 3.5.4.8 - Display of License, Picture Identification Card and Rates of Fare Every vehicle when in operation" shall display the following cards in a suitable frame so that they are secure and immobile and plainly visible to passengers riding in the rear of the vehicle: 1. License 2. Picture identification card of driver 3. Fares (taxicabs only) 3.5.4.9 - Lettering on Taxicabs Every taxicab operating under the authority of these rules and orders shall have the name or trade name of the licensee and the name "Town of Reading" or "Reading" painted on both 6--ro'O z3 sides of the taxicab in letters four inches high and one -half inch wide, painted in two conspicuous places on the taxicab. 3.5.4.10 - Copy of Regulations Every vehicle shall, when in operation, contain a copy of these regulations, which shall be exhibited to any passenger or Police Officer on request. The licensee and permit holder shall be responsible for the implementation of this requirement. 3.5.5 - Fares 3.5.5.1- Taxicabs The SelectmenGhief of PelieeSeleelmen shall establish the rates of fare for the conveyance of passengers and baggage, and may revise such when they so determine. The rate of fare shall be governed by fare zones and shall be on file at the Office of the Town Clerk. 3.5.5.2 - Separate Fares Separate fares shall not be charged to members of the same party. 3.5.5.3 - Senior Citizen Discount Fares for all persons sixty (60) years of age and older shall be discounted in accordance with a schedule approved by the BeaFd of SeleeftneaBoard of SelectmenChi lice. When discounted rates are offered, they must be offered to all senior citizens using a taxicab pursuant to the licensing established in this policy. There shall be displayed a sign informing the passengers of the discount. 3.5.5.4 - No Fares in Excess of Established Rates No taxicab permit holder shall demand or receive as a fare more than the fare established by the Board of SelectmenGhi ee under the authority granted by these regulations. 3.5.5.5 - Livery Rates Charges by liveries shall be subject to mutual agreement between the livery operator and the passenger(s). 3.5.6 - Information Update and Penalties 3.5.6.1- Information Update When any information provided in an application for a license or permit changes or is updated, the respective licensee or permit holder shall give notice thereof, in writing, to the Chief of Police. 3.5.6.2 - Penalties The penalty for a violation of any of these rules and orders shall be a fine equal to the fine for a violation of Town Bylaws as set forth in Article 1.5 of the Town Bylaws. Violation of any of the rules and orders herein shall be just cause for suspension or revocation of a license and/or permit. Adopted 7- 18-89, Revised 12- 13 -94, Revised 5-25-04 Revised 11 -21 -20124 S,C ZN Special Permits — 11/19/2013 24 Hour Permit Reading Shell Station, 87 Walkers Brook Drive Retail Sales before 6:00 a.m. Dunkin Donuts and West Street Mobil, 4 West Street — 5:00 a.m. Starbucks Coffee, 24 Walkers Brook Drive — 5:00 a.m. Starbucks Coffee, 288 Main Street — 5:00 a.m. J.K.'s Market, 212 Main Street — 5:45 a.m. Snap Fitness, 30 Haven Street — 5:00 a.m. Reading Athletic Club, 1 General Way — 5:00 a.m. Planet Fitness, 275 Salem Street — 5:00 a.m. Burbank YMCA, 36 Arthur B. Lord Drive — 5:00 a.m. Fit By Catarina, 335 Main Street — 5:00 a.m. 5f-I LATHAM LAW OFFICES LLC 643 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 O. BRADLEY LATHAM CHRLSTOPHER M. O. LATHAM JOSHUA E. LATHAM' •ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN MASS CEMSETW AND NEW IIAILPSEaR James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Board of Selectmen Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 November 14, 2013 RE: 87 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, Massachusetts Renewal of 24 Hour Operations License Dear Mr. Bonazoli: TEL: (781) 942 -4400 PAX: (781) 944-7079 0 w z 0 { K•r a N 0 N On behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. d/b /a Reading Shell Station, operating at 87 Walkers Brook Drive (the "Premises "), please accept this letter as application to renew its annual license for 24 -hour operations pursuant to Reading General Bylaws § 7.7.4, and § 3.9 of the Selectmen's Policies. Specifically the applicant seeks to continue the current 24 -hour operation of a gas service station, coffee shop (counter - service and drive -thru restaurant), and convenience store at the Premises upon the existing license terms and conditions. Kindly advise whether the Selectmen determine to hold a public hearing upon this annual renewal, or if any additional information is required for their consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. cc: Rick Camuso, 87 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA 01867 S� 2 LIST OF LICENSES 12/10/13 MOTOR VEHICLES LICENSEES Class I Gallery North, Inc. (Class I) d/b /a Honda Gallery 88 -98 Walkers Brook Drive ECars of New England Inc. (Class I) 281 Main Street Class II 128 Tire, Inc. (Class II) 459 Main Street Brown's Auto Repair (Class II) 35 Lincoln Street Reading Auto Sales (Class II) 550 Main Street Reading Foreign Motors, Inc. (Class II) 4 Minot Street RMP Mass (Class II) Reading Motors 1337 Main Street Reading Square Shell (Class II) 749 Main Street Worldwide Vehicle and Equipment Sales, LLC (Class II Wholesale) 360 Main Street Universal Machinery, LLC (Class II Wholesale) 2 Linden Street Durant's One Owner Vehicles 360 Main Street Class III North Reading Auto & Recon, Inc. (III) d/b /a Gray's Towing 4 Minot Street S�3 TAXI AND LIVERY LICENSEE Paul's Sedan SeFvie-e Diego Mas Marques Timely Transport LLC 34 Gould Street Dilsh An Perera Sapphire Livery 1230 Main Street Stephen Modugno Regal Coach 3 Line Road Abdollah Hosseini Abby Transportation 211 Main Street, Unit 2 COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSEES Aroma Cafe 607 Main Street Anthony's Roast Beef 216 Main Street Avana Sushi III Seafood Restaurant 589 Main Street Bagel World 323 Main Street Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant 76 Haven Street Bertucci's Italian Restaurant 45 Walkers Brook Drive Burger King 357 Main Street Cafe Capri 355 Main Street sFq Chili's Grill & Bar 70 Walkers Brook Drive Chinatown Cafe 672 Main Street Christopher's Restaurant 580 Main Street Colombo's Pizza and Cafe 2 Brande Court Dandi -Lyons 1331 Main Street Dunkin' Donuts 273 Salem Street Dunkin' Donuts 454 Main Street Epicurean Feast 55 Walkers Brook Drive Fuddruckers 50 Walkers Brook Drive Green Tomato 42 High Street Grumpy Doyle's 530 Main Street Hot Spot in Reading 85 Haven Street Jimbo's Famous Roast Beef & Seafood 454 Main Street Last Corner Restaurant 49 High Street Longhorn Steak House 39 Walkers Brook Drive Mandarin Reading Restaurant 296 Salem Street McDonald's 413 Main Street Meadow Brook Golf Club 292 Grove Street Meadow Brook — Snack Bar 292 Grove Street Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 612 Main Street Oye's 26 Walker Brook Drive P & S Convenient Store 287 Lowell Street Pizza World 583 Main Street Portland Pie 54 Haven Street Quiznos Sub 505 Main Street Reading House of Pizza 1321 Main Street Reading Ice Arena Authority 51 Symonds Way Reading Overseas Veteran's Inc. 575 Main Street Reading Veteran's Association 37 Ash Street Richardson's Ice Cream 50 Walkers Brook Drive Ristorante Pavarotti 601 Main Street Romano Macaroni Grill 48 Walkers Brook Drive 5 f:--(g Bistro Concepts, Inc. d/b /a Sam's Bistro 107 Main Street Starbucks Coffee 288 Main Street Starbucks Coffee 24 Walkers Brook Drive Swiss Bakers 32 Lincoln Street Town Pizza & Deli 648 Main Street Venetian Moon 680 Main Street Zinga Reading 50 Haven Street Lodging House Angelo Bertolino 83 Hamden Street ENTERTAINMENT LICENSEES Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant 76 Haven Street Cafe Capri 355 Main Street Chili's Grill & Bar 70 Walkers Brook Drive Colombo's Pizza and Cafe 2 Brande Court Grumpy Doyle's — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 530 Main Street I -Max Theater 50 Walkers Brook Drive Knights of Columbus 11 Sanborn Street Mandarin Reading Restaurant 296 Salem Street S 4:�? Meadow Brook Golf Club 292 Grove Street Oye's — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 26 Walker Brook Drive Reading Veteran's Association — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 37 Ash Street Reading Overseas Veteran's Association 575 Main Street Ristorante Pavarotti 601 Main Street Romano's Macaroni Grill 48 Walkers Brook Drive Venetian Moon 680 Main Street Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 612 Main Street —�-e,& Y r Town of Reading Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Board of Selectmen Date: 2013 -11 -26 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman John Arena, Secretary Ben Tafoya and Selectman Marsie West (remotely) Members - Not Present: Selectman Daniel Ensminger Others Present: Town Manager Robert LeLacheur, Police Chief James Cormier, Erica McNamara, Julianne DeAngelis, Office Manager Paula Schena, John Halsey, Grace Stroman, Dennis Lane, Tom Gardiner, Mark Rumizen, Petra Conboy, Kenneth Harkins, Nick Gagnon, Susan Bowe, Jane Given, David Burke, Rohan C. Goodsir Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Secretary Ben Tafoya Topics of Discussion: Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - James Bonazoli noted that Selectman Marsie West is participating remotely this evening. He also noted that he will not be seeking re- election. He has a heavy workload which doesn't allow him to give as much of himself as he wants to. He also noted that Pop Warner is sending the Football Team and cheerleaders to Disney. Ben Tafoya noted he attended the Thanksgiving Dinner in North Reading with hundreds of senior citizens. He thanked staff for a successful Town Meeting and thanked James for his years of service to the Town. John Arena also thanked James for his time. Marsie West thanked James for his time and also noted that she attended the Zoning Advisory Committee open forum. She noted it was well attended and the Town website has the schedule for upcoming meetings. Public Comment - Resident Susan Shields was present. She noted that she had a DVD made of her sewer line and a 3 foot section is gone. She is having a problem selling her house because of this and she does not have the money to repair it. The Town Manager noted that the Town Engineer says the connection to the house is the problem. The Town takes care of the main line and the homeowner is responsible for the connection from the house to the main. Ms. Shields feels it is the Town's responsibility because the pipe that is broken is in the road, not on her property. 1,0-t Page 1 1 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26, 2013 - page 2 James Bonazoli requested that the Town Engineer be at the next Board of Selectmen meeting to explain the situation. Town Manager Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative Services ♦ Volunteer Opportunities • Please check out the Town's website for some background information at http: / /www.readingma.gov /pages /volunteers- wanted -0 and to download an application form at http: / /www.readingma.gov/ sites /readingma /files /file /file /volunteer applicatio n_pdf • There are two openings for FINCOM, with budget season just around the corner! Also two additional FINCOM members will hit term limits next summer. • Please send or drop off applications to Town Clerk Laura Gemme (lgemme(aci. reading. ma.us). ♦ The Reading & Stoneham Rotary Clubs hosted their 38th annual Thanksgiving Football Luncheon at Peter Sanborn Place. Football and Cheerleading captains, plus School & Town staff from both Towns were in attendance. We were promised a great game, which starts at 10 AM at RMHS on Thursday. ♦ Lawrence Mayoral Race - Town Clerk Laura Gemme and her staff participated in the vote recount over the weekend. The recount slightly widened the margin of victory from 58 votes to 81 votes for challenger Daniel Rivera over incumbent William Lantigua. ♦ Human Resources - We have a lot of hiring to do over the next few months, including replacing our HR Administrator Carol Roberts who will be retiring in early June 2014. * indicates a vacant or new position, otherwise the opening is caused by an impending retirement or departure. • Administrative Services (4) - *Assistant Town Manager; Business Administrator; HR Administrator; *Clerk (shared with Community Services); • Community Services (2) - *part time /regionalized Zoning Enforcement Inspector; *part time /regionalized Housing Services Coordinator; • Public Works (4) - *Assistant DPW Director; Water /Sewer Supervisor; Highway Supervisor; Water /Sewer Foreman; others TBD based on promotions. • Public Safety (2) - Deputy Police Chief; Police Sergeant; others TBD based on promotions - no net FTE changes expected in the department. Community Services ♦ New business activity - On Haven Street, both Pamplemousse and Bo Lea opened within the past ten days, and Snap Fitness is under construction. On Main Street (MF Charles building), D'Amici's Bakery was approved last night by CPDC and will file for a building permit and expects to open in about two months; Orange Leaf is under construction. ♦ Comprehensive Update of the Zoning By -Law - The first of four Zoning Advisory Committee Public Forums was held on Wednesday November 20th at 7:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Center. There was a full house (40+ residents) and a lot of good points were raised. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. has designed a project website that already has a lot of useful information, including a copy of last week's presentation AND the results of some resident interactive polling done that night: http : / /www.vhb.com /readingzoning/ ♦ Reading Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner - there were over 350 festive seniors in attendance at the Hillview Country Club last Saturday at the fifth annual Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Representative Brad Jones. Thanks to Congressman John Tierney, Representatives Jim Dwyer and Brad Jones, Sergeant Dan Clark (the `singing trooper') and to Jane Burns and the elder /human services staff for putting together a great holiday kick -off event! 6&z Page 1 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26 2013 - page 3 ♦ Community Services staff - filed a grant application to the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative to create a cultural district for Downtown Reading. ♦ Veteran's Day - congratulations to both Frank Driscoll and Jane Burns for another great ceremony and breakfast! Library ♦ A unique holiday tradition lives on as every year the staff of the Reading Public Library Children's Room host a Book Party at Rachel's home to bring staff and community members together to donate NEW children's books to families in need. Yesterday, on a bitterly cold Sunday evening, hot soup and a warm fireside welcomed guests who've donated 160 books so far. We're confident we'll meet our goal of 175 books with a few more days to go! This public service project is in its 16th year thanks to the dedication, generosity, and leadership of the Reading Public Library Children's Room staff. The beautiful new children's books will be distributed by the Reading Food Pantry to brighten Reading children's holiday season. Finance ♦ Assessing - The Tax Classification Hearing will be held at the Selectmen's meeting on December 10tH ♦ Treasurer /Collector - Tax Bills will be sent out as soon as possible after the Hearing, probably right around December 25tH Public Works ♦ Two follow -up survey questions we did after the last BOS meeting: • Do you have an early payment discount? Only Danvers, Mansfield, and a portion of Lynnfield of the 20 responses we received joined Reading in offering a discount. Eliminating the 10% discount next year and instead treating these bills like any others in terms of late payments would be a benefit in terms of both an immediate reduction in the stated rates, and a help in the Collections process, as currently payments are compressed into a small window just before the discount expires. • Do you have a discount for seniors? Mansfield offers a 10% discount; Stoneham offers an unspecified discount; and Westborough offers a $20 /bill discount. Reading is in the majority in not offering a discount here, but it is food for thought. I will put together a brief presentation on billing as part of the January budget meetings. ♦ Weekend Storm - Reading was fortunate to suffer minimal damage. Tree Warden Bob Keating reports that a few private trees fell onto public sidewalks and streets, and were immediately cleaned up. ♦ Franklin /Main - No news since safety audit completed. Will meet with Town Engineer and acting District Manager of MassDOT in next few weeks to see what the status is. ♦ Current Projects: • Howard Street Sewer Replacement - Project ongoing, now 25% complete, contractor completed work on easterly side of West Street, work continues on westerly side. Work will continue throughout winter as weather permits. • West Street Roadway - MWRA completed design in 36" water main for project, MassDOT reviewing water addition. Current revised advertisement date late January 2014. • Water Main Projects - Design continues, first contract for main replacement to be bid late winter following Conservation Commission approval of Belmont to Ivy cross country portion. ♦ Future Projects to be bid out this winter: o Washington Park Improvements; Memorial Park Lights; Drainage Projects (late winter - early spring bid); Howard Street Drain (Conservation Commission required, application pending); Walnut Street Drain (Conservation Commission required, application pending); High Street Drain /c'3 Page 1 3 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26 2013 - page 4 (Vine to Dudley); Main Street (RR Tracks to Minot St) - (Conservation Commission required). Public Safety ♦ Forest Street House Fire - On November 22nd a fast - moving 2 -alarm fire heavily damaged a home on Forest Street, but fortunately the three residents managed to escape in time. The home has been boarded up and the Fire Marshal's Office is now determining the cause, which is a routine step. Captain Marchetti was the Officer in Charge and he and his group did a great job. ♦ In conjunction with RCASA and other partners, including Reading Public Schools, Middlesex Juvenile Court, Eliot Community Health Services and Hallmark Health, the Reading Police Department submitted a grant application to the Department of Public Health. This 3 year grant is a police based jail diversion program for individuals with mental illness. In essence, this grant would provide training for the entire police department to be educated in alternatives for people with mental illness. ♦ On November 19th three Reading Firefighters responded to Ipswich as part of the Essex County Technical Rescue Team response to rescue a construction worker who was trapped in a trench. The worker was trapped for almost three hours due to a collapse of the trench. The team needed to shore the trench, remove earth from the patient, and treat the patient for his injuries. The responders were Lieutenant Puopolo, Lieutenant Nelson, and Firefighter Dole. The Essex County Technical Rescue Team is made up of Firefighters from 36 communities. They train every month and are certified in Trench Rescue, Rope Rescue, and Structural Collapse. Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation Certificate of Recognition - Grace Stroman - Ms. Stroman was present. GIS Coordinator Kim Honetschlager noted that Ms. Stroman made a contribution to the Trails Committee to have more brochures printed. A motion by Tafova seconded by Arena that the Board of Selectmen approve the Certificate of Recognition for Grace Stroman was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -0 Discussion /Action Items Update on Johnson Wood Project - Attorney Brad Latham was present representing the applicant. He noted that the phasing is for the affordable housing. The Town Manager noted that phase 1 is not complete but phase 2 is starting. He noted this is not a surprise, we've been expecting this. Approve Amendment for Johnson Woods - A motion by Tafova seconded by Arena to approve the amendment to the Regulatory Agreement for Johnson Woods in Reading and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign all documents relating to this agreement was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse Overview - Erica McNamara and Julianne Deangelis were present. Ms. McNamara noted that the goal is to reduce substance abuse among youth. They have exceeded benchmarks on over 80% of the programs. They receive one federal grant for underage drinking. Initiatives include the RX (prescription drugs) round up; Text a Tip program, and the trial diversion program. John Arena asked how many investigations have come from the Text a Tip program and Sgt. Segalla noted 40 - 45. Ms. McNamara noted that they have served 90 youth through the pretrial diversion program and they are looking to create an adult diversion program for adults with mental health 6wK Page 14 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26 2013 - page-5 issues. Chief Cormier noted there is a huge shift of cultural changes to address these issues and the Officers buy into this program. It helps the Police Department immensely. Approve Liquor Licenses - The Town Manager noted he is doing inspections and it is helpful to get feedback. They all understand the importance of compliance and they do care. A motion by Tafova seconded by Arena that the Board of Selectmen approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Reading Overseas Veterans, Inc d /b /a Reading Overseas Veterans 575 Main Street ♦ Meadow Brook Golf Corp. of Reading, MA d /b /a Meadow Brook Golf Club 292 Grove Street ♦ Home Building Corp. d /b /a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street ♦ Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d /b /a American Legion Post 62 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2014 subiect to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subiect to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager. The motion was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. A motion by Tafova seconded by Arena that the Board of Selectmen approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liauor Licenses for: ♦ Busa's Reading Liquors, Inc. d /b /a Busa's Reading Liquors 345 Main Street ♦ Athens Liauors, Inc. d /b /a Sauare Liauors, 11 High Street ♦ Jay and Ricky, Inc. d /b /a Ricky's Liquor, 214 Main Street ♦ Reading Fine Wines LLC d /b /a The Wine Shop of Reading 676 Main Street CWI, LTD d /b /a The Wine Bunker, 128 Market Place Shopping Center One General Way Pamplemousse Inc. d /b /a Pamplemousse, 26 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2014 subiect to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subiect to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager. The motion was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. A motion by Tafova seconded by Arena that the Board of Selectmen approve the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liauor Licenses for: ♦ Mandarin Reading, Inc. d /b /a Mandarin Reading Restaurant 296 Salem Street ♦ Mecom, Inc. d /b /a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street ♦ CAC Foods, Inc. d /b /a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street ♦ Pepper Dining Inc. d /b /a Chili's Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ Mac Acauisition of Delaware d /b /a Romano's Macaroni Grill, 48 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ The Boland Group III, LLC d /b /a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive i Page 1 5 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26 2013 - page 6 ♦ Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. d /b /a Bertucci's Italian Restaurant 45 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ RARE Hospitality International, Inc. d /b /a Longhorn Steak House 39 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ Ristorante Pavarotti, Inc. d /b /a Ristorante Pavarotti 601 Main Street ♦ Phider Corp. d /b /a Grumpy Dovle's. 530 Main Street ♦ KOK, Inc. d /b /a Ove's, 26 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ Bistro Concepts, Inc. d /b /a Sam's Bistro, 107 Main Street ♦ Reading Pie LLC d /b /a Portland Pie Company, 54 Haven Street ♦ RKR Corporation d /b /a Bunratty Tavern, 622 Main Street for a term expiring December 31, 2014 subiect to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subiect to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager. The motion was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. A motion by Tafova seconded by Arena that the Board of Selectmen approve the Wine and Malt Liguor License for: • Palatat Pattenesuan d /b /a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31. 2014 subiect to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, and subiect to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager. The motion was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative. Town Licenses - Options for Public Safety - The Town Manager noted the subject of fingerprinting is the issue at hand. Detective Sergeant Mark Segalla reviewed the four options for the Selectmen to consider. 1. Internal investigation by Reading Police which is a limited check. 2. The second option allows for a CORI check which covers the state and the Board of Selectmen are not privy to the results. 3. Option 3 is fingerprinting of the applicant which allows for a national search of any felonies. There is a $30 charge to the state for fingerprinting. 4. Option 4 delegates the Chief of Police as the issuing authority and the Police would issue the licenses for hawking, alcohol, taxi /livery and second hand articles. John Arena asked if a SORI check is done and Detective Sgt. Segalla indicated that is included in the CORI. Ben Tafoya asked Detective Sgt. Segalla what he recommends and he indicated Option 3 is best for the Town. The Town Manager noted that Town Meeting authorized charging up to $100 for the fingerprinting and the Selectmen will need to establish the fee. Marsie West asked why we would fingerprint for these licenses and Chief Cormier indicated that taxi /livery drivers have access to people who could be vulnerable so they should be / a- 6r" Page 1 6 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26, 2013 - page 7 someone of reputable character. Solicitors have no roots in a particular area; and second hand articles because there is a huge black market for stolen items. John Arena noted that the last time this was on the agenda, the fee and frequency were issues for the applicants. He also noted that second hand articles could be expanded broadly. Ben Tafoya asked if there are other costs associated with Option 3 and Detective Sgt. Segalla indicated $25 for the CORI. He also noted that the fingerprints are mailed with a check and it could take three to four months to get results. The fingerprints are not stored afterwards, they are erased. Ben Tafoya indicated he is willing to go with Option 3. John Arena noted that the Class 2 licensees felt it was onerous to do it every year when they live right here in town. James Bonazoli indicated he felt $100 is a lot to spend every year. Chief Cormier noted that out of the comparable communities, 3 of the 8 do not fingerprint. Of those who do fingerprinting, they charge a $100 annual fee except one who charges a $50 fee. John Arena asked if Class 1 will be included and Chief Cormier indicated they are not because they are heavily regulated by the state. The Board directed the Town Manager to schedule a public hearing on December 10th and invite the applicants. Marsie West left the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Hearing - Washington Park Final Design - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that Recreation Administrator John Feudo is out sick so he recommends continuing the hearing to December 10 at 7:40 p.m. The Town Manager noted that the basketball court and tennis court could not be built as planned so they have to shift the field. Ben Tafoya noted the point was to orient the field away from the neighbor. Petra Conboy, 35 Warren Avenue, noted that she lives at the first base and she asked if the field is being moved to the right. The Town Manager indicated it is not. Ms. Conboy asked if the netting is still planned and the Town Manager indicated it is. John Arena asked if lighting is being contemplated and it was noted it is not. A Washington Street resident noted that the netting is supposed to prevent balls from going out in the street too. He asked if there will be netting around the tennis courts as the previous Town Manager had suggested. The Town Manager was not sure about netting around the tennis courts. A resident from 76 Washington Street asked if the stonewall is being removed and it was noted that it is not. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Arena to continue the hearina on the Washington Park final design to December 10 at 7.40 mm. was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -0 64,11? Page 1 7 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26, 2013 - page 8 Hearing - Memorial Park Lighting - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that he received an email today from an abutter who is opposed. The Town Manager noted that the lights were always part of the plan. It is not meant to be like daylight, just enough light for the ability to skate at night. The lights have timers and sensors. Six lights are proposed. The lights are direct light, they are not meant to light up the neighborhood. He noted that the plan is to go out to bid in January or February. A resident from 42 Charles Street asked what time the lights will go out and the Town Manager indicated he wasn't sure but he thinks John Feudo mentioned 10:00 p.m. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Arena to close the hearing on Memorial Park Lighting was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Arena to approve the Memorial Park Lighting design as shown on the plan entitled `Memorial Park" dated Nov. 14, 2014 with a maximum of six lights to be accepted was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -0. Recreation Update - The Town Manager noted that there is a grant available to fully fund building a dog park. We would need to decide on a location. The Open Space and Recreation survey results indicated that 23% were interested in a dog park. The number of dogs in town has increased 32 %. He asked if the Board wanted to set up an ad hoc committee. John Arena noted that he sent Rick Wetzler pictures of a dog park in New Hampshire and it was really nice. Ben Tafoya noted he would be interested in a dedicated area and recommended having an ad hoc group take a look at it. He also noted that if they look at the water treatment plant location then they should get input from the Grove Street residents. James Bonazoli suggested having the Recreation department take a first swing at this mission. Jane Given from Tennyson Road noted that the Town Forest Committee survey results show that 90% of the people using the Town Forest are dog walkers. Susan Bowe from West Street noted that parking is a huge problem at the Town Forest. Tom Gardner asked who would maintain the park and James Bonazoli noted that would be a task for the committee. Regionalization - The Town Manager noted that there has been discussion with Wakefield because they don't have a good recreation program but they have great fields. Both Recreation Committees have met to discuss this. This is not about money - it's a resource issue. Birch Meadow Planning Committee - The Town Manager noted that there is $2 million in the capital plan for Birch Meadow. He suggests creating a new committee. Some things are complete and others are not. There is the question of what the pavilion should be. Shade is needed there. Reconfiguring the fields is a significant cost for a small benefit. Nelson Burbank is concerned about the future for the YMCA because parking is a serious issue. He feels there needs to be discussion about the reconfiguration of Arthur B. Lord Drive. Ben Tafoya noted that the Arthur B. Lord Drive issue should be in the Selectmen's hands. &A-, b Page 1 8 Board of Selectmen Minutes - November 26 2013 - page 9 James Bonazoli noted that the Master Plan doesn't need to be reopened because nothing can change. He also reminded everyone that there is a drainage problem in that area. He also suggested getting public viewpoints on the pavilion. John Arena suggested involving the users and having the Recreation Committee to that. He also suggested looking at the Ice Rink and Symonds Way area. John Halsey noted that there has been discussion about a Recreation Center at the Ice Rink baseball field and noted there is revenue potential if it is developed properly. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of October 30 2013 was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of November 5 2013 was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to adiourn the meeting at 10.10 p.m. was approved by a vote of 3 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Page 1 9 �� 14C 6D,5 Schena, Paula From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Attached for BOS packet LeLacheur, Bob Friday, December 06, 2013 2:58 PM Schena, Paula FW: Reading FY2013 SOI Status Update SOI 2013 Reading.pdf From: Brian McLaughlin [mailto:Brian.McLaughlin(a )MassSchoolBuildings.org] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 2:45 PM To: Doherty, John Cc: Town Manager; hal.croft@)reading.k12.ma.us Subject: Reading FY2013 SOI Status Update Dear Superintendent: Attached please find a letter that has been sent to notify your District that the Fiscal Year 2013 Statement of Interest ( "SO1 ") process is complete and that certain SOls submitted for consideration in FY 2013 will not be acted upon by the Massachusetts School Building Authority ( "MSBA ") at this time. If the District would like a school that has not been invited into the Eligibility Period or the Accelerated Repair Program to be considered for future collaboration with the MSBA, the District should file an SO1 in an upcoming fiscal year. If you have any questions relative to the attached letter please feel free to contact me by e-mail or at 617 - 720 -4466. Regards, Brian McLaughlin Brian McLaughlin Capital Program Manager MA School Building Authority 40 Broad Street, 5th Floor Boston, MA 02109 617- 720 -4466 617- 720 -5260 C(ai Massachusetts School Budding Authority Steven Grossman Chairman, State Treasurer December 5, 2013 John Doherty, Superintendent Reading Public Schools 82 Oakland Road Reading, MA 01867 Re: Reading's FY 2013 SOI Status Dear Superintendent Doherty: John K McCarthy Executive Director The Massachusetts School Building Authority (the "MSBA ") would like to thank Reading (the "District ") for expressing an interest in the MSBA's program for school building construction, renovation, and repair grants through the Fiscal Year 2013 Statement of Interest ("SOP') process. Overall, the MSBA received 201 SOIs from 117 different school districts for consideration in Fiscal Year 2013. In reviewing SOIs, the MSBA identifies the school facilities that have the greatest and most urgent need based on an assessment of the entire cohort of SOIs that are received for consideration each fiscal year. Through the MSBA's due diligence process and review of the 201 FY 2013 SOIs that were received, the MSBA has determined that the Killiam Elementary School SOI will not be invited into the MSBA's Accelerated Repair Program or the Eligibility Period at this time. If the District would like this school to be considered for future collaboration with the MSBA, the District should file an SOI in an upcoming fiscal year. The MSBA will be accepting SOIs for consideration in FY 2014 starting on January 10, 2014. There will be some minor changes to the FY 2014 SOI process with information to follow. If your District is planning on submitting an SOI in FY 2014 you may want to notify your school committee and other local governing board of your intentions, as both local governing bodies will need to vote to approve submission of an SOI prior to the following closing dates: - The SOI closing date for districts submitting under the Accelerated Repair Program, which is primarily for the repair and/or replacement of windows, roofs, and/or boilers in an otherwise structurally sound facility will be February 14, 2014. - The SOI closing date for districts submitting under the Core Program, which is primarily for projects beyond the scope of Accelerated Repair, including extensive repairs, renovations, addition/renovations, and new school construction will be April 11, 2014. The MSBA is proud to have collaborated with the District on the projects at the Birch Meadow Elementary School and the Killiam Elementary School and remains committed to continuing to partner with Reading to learn more about any facility issues at its other schools. 40 Broad Street, Suite 500 - Boston, MA 02109 - Tel: 617 - 720 -4466 - Fax: 617- 720 -5260 - www.MassSchoolBuildings.org -ow,. �� Z The MSBA will be sending more detailed information regarding the FY 2014 SOI process to districts in the coming weeks. Please feel free to contact me or Brian McLaughlin, MSBA Capital Program Manager at (617) 720 -4466 should you have any questions. Sincerely, jo4o,'Olqeg John K. McCarthy Executive Director Reading Legislative Delegation Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager Hal Croft, Chair, School Committee qa/3 or Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 'axron L-1 c3os COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Building Division Mon - Wed - Thu 7:00 AM — 5;30 PM Tues 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM — Fri Closed Phone 781- 942 -6613 — Fax 781- 942 -9071 www.readingma.gov FINAL NOTICE ZONING BY -LAW VIOLATION Town Of Reading 16 Lowell Street December. 11, 2013 Owner of Record To: 41-49 High Street, LLC 5 Bishop Drive Danvers, MA 01923 CC: Business Owner or Manager Mark Tango Plumbing 50 Covey Hill Road Reading MA, 01867 Subject: Violations of Town of Reading, Zoning By -Law Location of Provertv 45 High Street Reading, MA 01867 Zoning District: BUS B Map: 16 Lot: 354 There are violations of Section 6.2.6.2, Signs in Business and Industrial Zoning Districts of the Reading Zoning By -Laws at your property. This business does not comply with the Town's sign regulations because the window sign(s) fail to meet the following minimum requirements of section 6.2.6.2.c Window Signs (below): (1) Be uniformly located only in 30% of the glass sheet or sash. (2) Letters larger than eight inches (8 ") in height. (4) Have a sign area not to exceed six (6) square feet in sign area if not illuminated. Your window sign covers the entire glass window and therefore exceeds the requirements listed above. The complete Reading Sign By -Law can be found on the Town's website at the following link: http:// www. ci .reading.ma.us/pages/ReadingMA Clerk / bylaw /ZoningBylaw /zoningbylaw.pdf. Compliance with this section shall not relieve the owner of any applicable obligations set forth in any other codes, regulations, covenant conditions or restrictions, and/or homeowner or condominium association rules and regulations. C16 You were previously notified of these violations in letters dated August 7, 2013 and October 28, 2013. No evidence of corrective action has been taken to date. Therefore you are hereby fined $50 for violations of Section 6.2.6.2.c of the Reading Zoning Bylaw. Failure to correct this violation by January 6, 2014 will result in additional daily recurring fines as follows: • January 7, 2014 through January 20,2014: $100 per day • January 21, 2014 and thereafter: $300 per day You may contact the Building Department at 781 - 942 -6613 or visit Glen Redmond, Town Building Inspector, during his office hours to inform him -of your corrective actions and to avoid further citations. Mr. Redmond's hours are 7:00- 8:30AM & 12:30- 1:30PM on Mondays and Thursdays, Tuesdays 7:00- 8:30AM & 5:30- 6:30PM and Wednesdays 7:00- 8:30AM only. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Glen Redmond Building Inspector Town of Reading 781 - 942 -6613 Cc: Assistant Town Manager, Community Services Town Manager ,q bz 4o�- 0 -b -) Reading Bi- Weekly Update December 12, 2013 Reading Downtown... ... a place to find what you need... what you want! The theme of this update is "2013 - A Year in Review!" It was a busy year with all the activity that went on during 2013 and the results are stunning. All you need to do is drive down Main or Haven Streets as well as other areas in town and you can't help but notice all the improvements that have made Reading look great. The new restaurants and shops have added to our vibrant small town vibe with added sophistication and flavor and fun galore! It's nice to be able to shop and dine and find what you need right here in Reading! Below are just a few of the recent improvements that have taken place... Planet Fitness— 275 Salem Street Before After bN" Atlantic Framing Company— 78 Haven Street Before After Q. L-i 9*�-,1 95 Main Street Before After Calareso's — 80 -100 Main Street Before After Gateway Sign- (entering Reading from south Main Street) Before After Cif Avana Sushi III & Seafood — Raspberry Beret Louisa's Pizza World— corner of Main & Haven 30 Haven Street Pamplemousse a Portland Pie Co. Fitness Together & Sassy Paws 137 Main Street U JK Market & Ricky's Liquor 212 -214 Main Street _e An G2 Our House Design Build Pierce Street Townhomes Pierce Street Leah's Salon 77 Haven Street Flower Shoppe of Eric's 10 Brande Court 87 Washington Street 243 Washington Street I_ �1 a q,�,q And during 2014 you will see more exciting additions to Reading: Perfecto's Caffe, return of the Hitching Post, new Northern Bank & Trust, D'Amici's Bakery, Orange Leaf, Bunratty Tavern, Snap Fitness, and many more! Reading ... a Community of Excellence! Introducing our newest addition to Reading: BoLea Cosmetics— 85 Haven Street Claire Bolger and Carol Leahy are the co- owners of BoLea, a Unique Cosmetic Boutique. They offer skincare, makeup, perfume, bath & body products, a baby line, and a men's line as well as candles and other accessories. They also offer makeup application and skincare analysis. Their current products are from Jane Iredale, Becca, The Balm, Boston Mints, Billion Dollar Brows, Caudalie, Mario Badescu, Noodle & Boo, Jack Black, Simpatico, US Apothecary and Sally Happ. They are will continue to seek out new products and add new lines. They want to make BoLea a neighborhood place where you can feel comfortable getting your skincare and makeup products. Stop by and say hi to Claire and Carol! Questions: If you have any questions about all the activity going on around town... just ask and we will find you the answer! To subscribe to this Bi- Weekly Update: Send an email request to mknight(iki.reading ma.us requesting that you be added to the Bi- Weekly Update. G G� FY 2014 Classification Information Presented by the Reading Board of Assessors December 17, 2013 Required Actions by BOS • Selection of a Minimum Residential Factor. • Selection of a Discount for Open Space. Granting of a Residential Exemption. • Granting of a Small Commercial Exemption. Minimum Residential Factor • Reading has never adopted a split tax rate. • The IVIRF will be 1. The anticipated $3,829,312,775 $14.74 tax rate is $56,444,070 / = 0.01474 x 1000 = • Single Tax Rate $14.74 est. For your information, the average single family home value for fiscal year 2014 is $446,100. In consideration of that value, the table below summarizes the anticipated FY 2014 average tax bill amounts at various shift intervals. CIP SHIFT MRF RES % RES TAX RATE EST 2014 BILL 1 100 90.8536 $14.74 $6,575 1.1 98.9933 89.939 $14.59 $6,509 1.2 97.9866 89.0243 $14.44 $6,442 1.3 96.9799 88.1097 $14.29 $6,375 1.4 95.9731 87. 1951 $14.15 $6,312 1.5 94.9664 86.2804 $14.00 $6,245 Average single family tax bill history from 2003 to present. Fiscal Year Single Family Assessed Values Single Fam parcel Single Family Avg Value Residential Tax Rate Avg Single gill Family Tax percent Change 2003 2929592079400 65473 354,582 11.49 49074 2004 2,53294359800 69470 3915412 12.23 49787 17.50% 2005 2972255999400 69483 419,960 12.57 59279 10.28% 2006 2,91292739100 69490 448,732 12.08 59421 2.69% 2007 2599497595900 69487 4615656 12.07 59572 2.79% 2008 2,933,9099900 69490 452,066 12.6 59696 2.23% 2009 202,7879600 69501 443,438 13.21 59858 2.84% 2010 2,816,2709800 69505 432,939 13.75 55953 1.62% 2011 20097969500 69508 442,655 13.8 69109 2.62% 2012 25895547500 69514 444,500 14.15 69290 2.96% 2013 2581656759700 69516 432,300 14.94 69459 2.68% 2014 29910,595,200 6,524 4469100 14.74 6,575T 1.76% The average commercial property valuation for fiscal year 2014 is $1,439,700. The table below summarizes the anticipated FY 2014 average commercial tax bill amounts. CIP SHIFT MRF CIP % CIP TAX RATE EST 2014 BILL 1 100 9.1464 $14.74 $21,221 1.1 98.9933 10.061 $16.21 $23,338 1.2 97.9866 1 0.9757 $17.69 $25,468 1.3 96.9799 11.8903 $19.16 $27,585 1.4 95.9731 12.8049 $20.64 $291715 1.5 94.9664 13.7196 $22.11 $31,832 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial Property Value Breakdown for FY 2014 98 properties < $500K 65 from $500K - $1M 39 from $lm to 2M 22 from 2M to 10M 6 Properties above $10M <500K 500K - 1M 1M-2M 2M - 10M > 10M Average commercial tax bill history from 2003 to present. Fiscal Year Total Commercial Value Comm. Parcels Average Commercial Value Tax Rate Average Commercial Tax Bill Percent Change 2003 15696239500 175 $894,991 11.49 109283 2004 1559560,000 176 $88304 12.23 109810 5.12% 2005 186,339,900 178 $1,0469853 12.57 139159 21.73% 2006 21990059200 179 $192239493 12.08 141780 12.32% 2007 236,516,816 198 $1,1949529 12.07 145418 -2.45% 2008 2565582,400 203 $192639953 12.6 159926 10.46% 2009 26299195463 206 $192765308 13.21 1600 5.87% 2010 2709816,033 205 $193215054 13.75 185164 7.74% 2011 31995069376 204 $195669208 13.8 21,614 18.99% 2012 32094811055 205 $195639322 14.15 229121 2.35% 2013 30090639400 199 $195079900 14.94 229527 1.84% 2014 28590689700 198 $194399700 14.76 211221 -5.7% Discount for Open Space • MGL C59, sec 2A defines class 2 open space as: "land which is not otherwise classified and which is not taxable under provisions of Chapters 61A or 61 B, or taxable under a permanent conservation restriction, and which land is not held for the production of income but is maintained in an open or natural condition and which contributes significantly to the benefit and enjoyment of the public." • An exemption of up to 25% could be adopted for property classified as Class 2 Open Space. • Reading has never adopted a discount for Class 2 Open Space. Residential Exemption • BOS may adopt a Residential Exemption for residential properties in town that are owner occupied. • Amount up to 20% of the average assessed value of ALL residential properties, including vacant land. • Adopting this would raise the residential tax rate to $18.03 from the $14.74 est. This would apply to all residential properties before the exemption which is estimated to be approx. $1,500 off for all owner occupied residential properties. The est. break -even point is $470,100 and a tax amount of $6,940. • Adopted by only 13 communities including Boston, Chelsea, Cambridge &Waltham. • Since the shift is only in the res class, higher valued homes will pay for the exemption to those homes of lower value. Small Commercial Exemption • Up to 10% of prop value for commercial properties only. (No industrial or personal property). • Total Property Value less than $1,000,000 • Not more than 10 employees as certified by the Dept. of Employment & Training. • One business in a building of several would qualify only if all other businesses qualified. • Exemption goes to the real estate owner and not the business owner. • Less than a dozen communities in the Commonwealth have adopted this exemption. Neighboring Communities / FY 2013 Community Res% Split Shift Avg. S. F. Tax Bill Tax Rate /$1000 RES / CIP Lynnfield 91.54 Yes 1.09 $79573 14.82 / 16.29 No. Reading 87.10 No 1.0 $79257 16.04 Stoneham 88.13 Yes 1.50 $4,970 13.06 / 21.00 Wakefield 84.39 Yes 1.75 $4,935 12.29 / 24.97 Wilmington 74.44 Yes 1.75 $49756 13.61 / 32.08 Woburn 69.70 Yes 1.75 $39553 10.40 / 27.01 READING 89.88 No 1.0 $69458 14.94 Only Lynnfield has a CIP sector less than 10 %. Middlesex League / FY2013 Community Res% Split Shift Avg. S.F. Tax Bill Tax Rate / $1000 RES / CIP Arlington 93.74 No 1.0 $69842 13.61 Belmont 94.33 No 1.0 $109359 13.33 Burlington 63.93 Yes 1.67 $4,536 11.85 / 31.70 Lexington 86.62 Yes 1.70 $10,906 15.20 / 28.97 Melrose 93.99 Yes 1.48 $55212 13.03 / 19.90 Stoneham 88.13 Yes 1.50 $4,970 13.06 / 21.00 Wakefield 84.39 Yes 1.75 $49935 12.29 / 24.97 Watertown 81.18 Yes 1.75 Res Ex 14.68 / 27.15 Wilmington 74.44 Yes 1.75 $49756 13.61 / 32.08 Winchester 94.65 No 1.0 $99839 12.77 Woburn 69.70 Yes 1.75 $39553 10.40 / 27.01 READING 89.88 No 1.0 $69458 14.94 Largely Residential Comparable Communities Fiscal Year 2013 Data Community Res% Split Shift Avg. S.F. Tax Bill Tax Rate / $1000 RES / CIP Arlington 93.74 No 1.0 %M2 13.61 Belmont 94.33 No 1.0 $10,359 13.33 Concord 90.68 No 1.0 $119802 14.07 Lincoln 96.23 Yes 1.3 $139742 14.23 / 18.72 Lynnfield 91.54 Yes 1.09 $7,573 14.82 / 16.29 Melrose 93.99 Yes 1.48 $5,212 13.03 / 19.90 Milton 95.83 Yes 1.50 $7,471 14.70 / 22.54 Sudbury 92.93 Yes 1.28 $11,205 17.99 / 23.52 Wakefield 84.39 Yes 1.75 $45935 12.29 / 24.97 Winchester 94.65 No 1.0 $91839 12.77 READING 89.88 No 1.0 $65458 14.94 Reading had the third lowest average single family tax bill of those listed. All communities except Wakefield had a 1.5 shift capacity. Community Res % Split Shift Avg. S.F. Tax Bill Tax Rate / $1000 RES / CIP Andover 80.12 Yes 1.475 $7,967 14.51 / 24.26 Bedford 78.58 Yes 1.75 $7,963 15.37 / 33.80 Belmont 94.33 No 1.0 $10,359 13.33 Burlington 63.93 Yes 1.67 $4,536 11.85 / 31.70 Canton 77.57 Yes 1.65 $5,729 12.30 / 24.99 Danvers 73.39 Yes 1.26 $5,085 14.54 / 20.23 Dedham 79.29 Yes 1.75 $5,937 15.79 / 34.37 Lynnfield 91.54 Yes 1.09 $7,573 14.82 / 16.29 Mansfield 75.51 Yes 1.21 $5,370 14.89 / 19.33 Marshfield 92.41 No 1.0 $4,608 12.21 Milton 95.83 Yes 1.5 $7,471 14.70 / 22.54 Natick 76.72 No 1.0 $6,216 14.34 North Reading 87.10 No 1.0 $7,257 16.04 North Andover 86.96 Yes 1.31 $6,559 13.72 / 18.85 Shrewsbury 86.88 No 1.0 $4,322 11.67 Stoneham 88.13 Yes 1.50 $4,970 13.06 / 21.00 Tewksbury 80.56 Yes 1.47 $4,888 15.44 / 25.60 Wakefield 84.39 Yes 1.75 $4,935 12.29 / 24.97 Walpole 85.87 Yes 1.25 $6,231 15.40 / 20.08 Westborough 62.18 No 1.0 $7,972 18.97 Westford 85.52 No 1.5 $7,097 16.13 Wilmington 74.44 Yes 1.75 $4,756 13.61 / 32.08 Winchester 94.65 No 1.0 $9,839 12.77 READING 89.88 No 1.0 $6,458 14.94