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2015-01-20 Board of Selectmen Packet
DRAFT - BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2015 AGENDAS 2015 111512015 Staff Responsibility Estimated Start time January 20, 2015 WORKSHOP - Conference Room Hold - Change of Manager - Bertucci's 7:00 FY16 Town Budget 7:10 Finance Angstrom/BOA Community Services Delios/BCCs Administrative Services LeLacheur Benefits, Miscellaneous LeLacheur Capital/Debt LeLacheur Summary LeLacheur January 21, 2015 - Financial Forum Pleasant St Ctr 7:30 HEARING Close Warrant for February 23, 2015 Special Town Meeting LeLacheur 7:30 January 27, 2015 Joint meeting with RMLB to appoint new RMLB member 7:15 Private/Public Road discussion Zambouras 7:30 Town Manager FY16 Budget LeLacheur 9:00 Preview Annual Town Meeting Warrant LeLacheur 9:30 Preview Annual Town Meeting Warrant LeLacheur 9:45 February 10, 2015 Office Hour Marsie West RMHS Robotics Team 7:20 Town Accountant Report Review FY15 Town Manager Goals 9:00 Discuss Reading 2020 Working Groups 9:30 February 23, 2015 - Special Town Meeting RMHS PAC 7:30 February 24, 2015 HEARING Close Warrant for April 27, 2015 Annual Town Meeting LeLacheur March 10, 2015 CS 11 iPi.G dYif €11 Jil ll l;. March 24, 2015 Appoint Town Accountant Vote Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Local elections April 7, 2014 lTuesday April 14, 2015 Office Hour John Halsey Town Accountant Report MAPC member Report Reading Housing Authority Report RCTV members Report CAB (RMLD) member Report Reading Ice Arena Report Review FY16 Town Manaizer Goals May 5, 2015 Town Meeting May 7, 2015 I Thursday May 19, 2015 June 2, 2015 Office Hour Dan Ensminger 6:30 Approve Classification & Compensation Appoint Town Counsel Appointments of BCCs June 16, 2015 June 30, 2015 21, 2015 August 11, 2015 Town Meeting April 27, 2015 Monday Town Meeting April 30, 2015 Thursday Town Meeting May 4, 2015 Monday May 5, 2015 Town Meeting May 7, 2015 I Thursday May 19, 2015 June 2, 2015 Office Hour Dan Ensminger 6:30 Approve Classification & Compensation Appoint Town Counsel Appointments of BCCs June 16, 2015 June 30, 2015 21, 2015 August 11, 2015 September 1, 2015 September 15, 2015 October 6, 2015 October 20, 2015 November 3, 2015 Office Hour 6:30 Town Meeting November 9, 2015 Monday Town Meeting November 12, 2015 Thursday Town Meeting November 16, 2015 Monday November 17, 2015 Liquor License Renewals December 1, 2015 \i iiac ilou December 15, 2015 Approve Licenses - non - alcohol Future Agendas Reading 2020 Community Meeting Spring'15 Downtown Parking Spring ' 15 Multi BCC Summit RMLD joint meeting Strout Avenue Master Plan (after Town Forest planning work is done) Feudo Recurring Items Close Warrants by Sep 23/Nov by Mar 3 /April Review BOS/TM Goals Mar -July -Dec Tri -ann Review Customer Service survey results Feb & Aug Semi -ann Review Regionalization efforts as needed Appointments of BCCs June Annual Approve Classification & Compensation May /June Annual Tax Classification Hearing October Annual Approve licenses December Annual Appoint Town Counsel June Annual Reports to BOS Town Accountant Report Qtrly RCTV members Report Semi -ann CAB (RMLD) member Report Semi -ann MAPC member Report Semi -ann BOS Appointed Boards, Committees & Commissions NEW Annual Reading Housing Authority Report Annual Reading Ice Arena Report Annual O� OF q£qO' P Office of the Town Manager 781 - 942 -9043 a �0 16 Lowell Street townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us Reading, -MA 01867 www.readingma.gov /town - manager To: Residents affected by Private Roads From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA qk' Date: January 14, 2015 RE: . January 27th Board of Selectmen Meeting Dear fellow residents, The Board of Selectmen would like to invite you to their meeting on Tuesday January 27, 2015, at approximately 7:30pm at Town Hall on Lowell Street. You have been selected for notification because you live on, or are affected by, a private road. On private roads the Town will do minimal patch work do ensure that emergency and public safety vehicles have access, whereas on public roads the town bears the responsibility to maintain a better roadway condition (subject to funding). During the past few years we have had occasional interest from some neighborhoods that they would like to convert their private road to a public road, and they have wondered what the process is. We have had a couple of neighborhoods go through with that process. We have learned in the last couple of years that there are groups of residents that were unaware that they live on a private road, and that they are therefore responsible for any significant road repairs. In some cases this situation arose because of a lack of follow- through by a developer as many as 20+ years ago. In order to have your private road turned over to the town, we require it first to be brought up to modern safety conditions — often involving the width of the road. Ultimately the decision is up to a vote of Town Meeting as to accept these roads —and therefore accept all future responsibility and costs. . Please come to the meeting on January 27th to learn what circumstance your private road faces, and what the process, costs and benefits would be to convert to a public road. We planned this as a community meeting with the Selectmen, because if a few neighborhoods (or more) are interested, the relative improvement costs could be substantially reduced. I am happy to answer any questions you have in advance, so please contact me as shown above. However for purposes of full disclosure, I own a home on a private road so I will not be present during this portion of the Selectmen's meeting due to that conflict. I L� 0� OF i?r' tic Office of the Town Manager b 16 Lowell Street ,6J9' 7NCORQOpPS Reading, MA 01867 To: The Honorable Bradley H. Jones, Jr. State Representative and Minority Leader State House — 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133 -1030 From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA 781 - 942 -9043 townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us www.readingma.gov /town - manager Date: January 15, 2015 RE: Request for a Special Act CC: The Honorable Jason M. Lewis, State Senator The Honorable James J. Dwyer, State Representative Dear Representative Jones, For the past two years, a group of Town Meeting members acting as a Charter Review Committee have been discussing our Home Rule Charter. Their review was the first comprehensive look at the Charter since inception over twenty five years ago, and included over twenty public meetings. This review process culminated on January 7, 2015, when a Reading Special Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted a series of changes to our Charter. Most of these changes involve only local voter approval, which we plan on requesting at our next local election on April 7, 2015. A small portion of these changes were in the form of a request to the state legislature for a Special Act, which is the reason for my letter today. We respectfully request that the state legislature approve our request. We also understand that there is a chance that the Special Act may be sent back to Reading and require local voter approval. Because of that, I would additionally request that the Special Act be on the fastest track possible, as we would like to request any and all changes to the Charter all at once at the next local election. This will save us from considerable voter confusion, as well as significant publishing and voter notification costs. I have included along with this letter a certified copy of the vote of Town Meeting on Article 8, which requests the Special Act. I have also included a copy of the entire Charter as revised by the vote of the Special Town Meeting, and finally a brief overview of what types of changes were made in each section. Please note that for the latter, an asterisk is shown next to the sections of the Charter that are part of the Special Act. The two most significant changes in the Special Act section are likely a change from 28 days to 35 days for the nomination papers filing deadline — to bring us into compliance with current state law; and a change in the tie - breaker method for Town Meeting election to be from ballot position to vote of the Precinct. L If any questions arise at the staff level about our request, I am happy to provide the following contact for Town Counsel as well as myself as a resource — we are both available at any time: J. Raymond Miyares Miyares and Harrington LLP 40 Grove Street Suite 190 Wellesley, MA 02482 Tel 617 - 489 -1600 Fax 617 - 489 -1630 ray @ miyares- harrington.com www.miyares- harrington.com On behalf of the entire community of Reading, many thanks to you and your colleagues Senator Lewis and Representative Dwyer for your assistance on this matter. Reading well knows and appreciates the continued support throughout the year that you three provide. Thanks! I r Robert W. LeL, Jr. CFA Town Manager Town of Reading READING POLICE DEPARTMENT 15 Union Street - Readies Massachusetts 01867 Emergency Only: 911 - All Other Calls: (781) 9441212 • Fax: (781) 944 -2893 Web: www.ci.reading.ma.us /police/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Change of Manager application— "Bertucci's" January 15, 2015 Chief James Cormier Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Chief Cormier, As directed by your Office and in accordance with Reading Police Department Policy and Procedures, I have placed together an executive summary of the application for an Application for Change of Manager at Bertucci's (45 Walkers Brook Drive). This application will be going before the Board of Selectmen at their meeting on January 20, 2015. New Manager: Steven M. Cutsumbis Criminal History: • Board of Probation checks and In -house history checks were run on the new manager listed. ■ The above named person has not been convicted of violating any state or federal law. ■ We have no relevant in -house involvement with the above named person. I find no reason why the license application should not go forward. Respectfully Submitted, 1 L . Detective Richard P. Abate Criminal Division Commander --� C'-- I The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 www.mass.gov/abcc FORM 43 MUST BE SIGNED BY LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY 101600026 Reading ABCC License Number City/Town TRANSACTION TYPE (Please check all relevant transactions): New License New Officer /Director Pledge of License Transfer of License Change of Location ❑ Pledge of Stock 0 Change of Manager Alteration of Licensed Premises Transfer of Stock Cordials /Liqueurs Permit Issuance of Stock New Stockholder 6 -Day to 7 -Day License Management/Operating Agreement Wine & Malt to All Alcohol For Reconsideration 101/20/2015 771 Local Approval Date Change Corporate Name ❑ Seasonal to Annual Change of License Type Other Name of Licensee Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. EIN of Licensee D /B /A Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante Manager Steven M. Cutsumbis ADDRESS: 45 Walkers Brook Drive CITY/TOWN: Reading STATE MA ZIP CODE 01867 Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Annual or Seasonal Category: (All Alcohol- wine &Malt wine, Type: (Restaurant, Club, Package Malt & Cordials) Store, General On Premises, Etc.) r_�_t..a_ n,.- �....r:......i t :.•.,..wed D.nmmne 6700 square feet Italian kitchen, one bar /lounge, two dining rooms, outside patio, one main entrance, one rear exit. Application Filed: Jan 14, 2015 Advertised: Abutters Notified: Yes [] No Date & Time Date & Attach Publication Licensee Contact Person for Transaction Sandra Woodin Phone: 508 - 351 -2577 ADDRESS: 155 Otis Street CITY/TOWN: FNorthborough STATE MA ZIP CODE 01532 Remarks: The Local Licensing Authorities By: ABCC Remarks: Aiconouc tseverages % -Unuvi wmlms�wn Ralph Sacramone Executive Director 3 C-L-)z Print Form The Commonwealth of Massachusetts uvAlcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 www.massgov/abcc RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE APPLICATION MONETARY TRANSMITTAL FORM APPLICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED ON -LINE, PRINTED, SIGNED, AND SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY. ECRT CODE: RETA CHECK PAYABLE TO ABCC OR COMMONWEALTH OF MA: $200.00 (CHECK MUST DENOTE THE NAME OF THE LICENSEE CORPORATION, LLC, PARTNERSHIP, OR INDIVIDUAL) CHECK NUMBER IF USED EPAY, CONFIRMATION NUMBER A.B.C.C. LICENSE NUMBER (IF AN EXISTING LICENSEE, CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY) 101600026 LICENSEE NAME Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. ADDRESS 4S Walkers Brook Drive CITY/TOWN Reading STATE MA ZIP CODE 01867 TRANSACTION TYPE (Please check ap relevant transactions): ❑ Alteration of Licensed Premises ❑ Cordials /Liqueurs Permit ❑ New Officer /Director ❑ Transfer of License ❑ Change Corporate Name ❑ Issuance of Stock ❑ New Stockholder ❑ Transfer of Stock ❑ Change of License Type ❑ Management/Operating Agreement ❑ Pledge of Stock ❑ Wine & Malt to All Alcohol ❑ Change of Location ❑ More than (3) §15 ❑ Pledge of License ❑ 6 -Day to 7 -Day License Q Change of Manager ❑ New License ❑ Seasonal to Annual ❑ Other THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY MUST MAIL THIS TRANSMITTAL FORM ALONG WITH THE CHECK, COMPLETED APPLICATION, AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION P. O. BOX 3396 BOSTON, MA 02241 -3396 3 C"3 101600026 ABCC License Number The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 www. mass.gov/abcc PETITION FOR CHANGE OF LICENSE Reading City/Town e licensee Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. respectfully petitions the Licensing Authorities to approve the lowing transactions: QX Change of Manager Alteration of Premises [] Pledge of License /Stock ❑ Cordial & Liqueurs F� Change of Corporate Name /DBA E] Change of Location Change of License Type ( §12 ONLY, e.g. "club" to "restaurant' [x7 Change of Manager Last - Approved Manager: Michael Bonnell Requested New Manager: Steven M. Cutsumbis Pledge of License /Stock Loan Principal Amount: $ Interest Rate: Payment Term: Lender: Change of Corporate Name /DBA Last - Approved Corporate Name/DBA: Requested New Corporate Name /DBA: E] Change of License Type Last- Approved License Type: Requested New License Type: Alteration of Premises: (must fill out attached financial information form) Description of Alteration: F� Change of Location: (must fill out attached financial information form) Last - Approved Location: Requested New Signature of Licensee Date Signed 01/08/2015 Ufa Corpo #iontLLCX its authorized representative) The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 www.mass.gov/abcc MANAGER APPLICATION All proposed managers are required to complete a Personal Information Form . and attach a copy of the corporate vote authorizing this action and appointing a manager. 1. LICENSEE INFORMATION: Legal Name of Licensee: Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. Business Name (dba): Bertucci's Italian Restaurant Address: 45 Walkers Brook Drive City/Town: Reading State: MA Zip Code: 01867 ABCC License Number: 101600026 Phone Number of Premise: (781) 942 -2001 (If existing licensee) 2. MANAGER INFORMATION: A. Name: Steven M. Cutsumbis B. Cell Phone Number: C. List the number of hours per week you will spend on the licensed premises: 40+ 3. CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION: A. Are you a U.S. Citizen: Yes QX No ❑ B. Date of Naturalization: r - -� C. Court of Naturalization: (Submit proof of citizenship and /or naturalization such as U.S. Passport, Voter's Certificate, Birth Certificate or Naturalization Papers) BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A. Do you now, or have you ever, held any direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in a license to sell alcoholic beverages? Yes E] No X❑ If yes, please describe: B. Have you ever been the Manager of Record of a license to sell alcoholic beverages that has been suspended, revoked or cancelled? Yes E] No XD If yes, please describe: �. Have you ever been the Manager of Record of a license that was issued by this Commission? Yes ❑ No ❑ if yes, please describe: Bertucci's Restaurant Corp., Newton MA License #080000106 Please list your employment for the past ten years (Dates, Position, Employer, Address and Telephone): Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. 3/14/13 to Present 1 hereby swear under ke Aoint ` nd p t�olties of perjury that the information 1 have provided in this application is true o d o curate: Signature Date �� ) ,� ov -( 3 Additional Space Please note which question you are using this space for. 2r /(D The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 www.mass.gov/abcc PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM Each individual listed in Section 10 of this application must complete this form. LICENSEE INFORMATION: A. Legal Name of Licensee Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. C. Address 45 Walkers Brook Drive E. City/Town Reading F. Phone Number of Premise (781) 442 -2001 PERSONAL INFORMATION: B. Business Name (dba) Bertucci's Italian Restaurant —� D. ABCC License Number 101600026 (If existing licensee) State MA Zip Code 01867 G. EIN of License A. Individual Name Steven M. Cutsumbis B. Home Phone Number C. Address D. City/Town State MA Zip Code 02148 E. Social Security Number I F. Date of Birth G.. Place of Employment Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. 3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Have you ever been convicted of a state, federal or military crime? yes ❑ No ❑x If yes, as part of the application process, the individual must attach an affidavit as to any and all convictions. The affidavit must include the city and state where the charges occurred as well as the disposition of the convictions FINANCIAL INTEREST: Provide a detailed description of your direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in this license. I, Steven M. Cutsumbis, have no direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in the liquor license. IRADnRTeNIT errerNMFNTC fRI- Fnr all rash cnntrihutions. attach last (31 months of bank statements for the source(s) of this cash. slf additional space is needed, please use the last page 1 hereby swear under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information 1 have provided in this application is true and accurate: Signature i Date Title General Manager (If Corporation /LLC Representative) '3 c -'? BERTUCCI'S RESTAURANT CORP. d/b /a Bertucci's Italian Restaurant Secretary's Certificate The undersigned hereby certifies he is the CFO, Treasurer, Secretary of Bertucci's Restaurant Corp. (the "Company"), and that as such he is authorized to execute and deliver this Certificate on behalf of the Company; and the undersigned hereby further certifies that the following vote was duly adopted by the Company's Board of Directors effective as of January 7, 2015 and that such vote is in full force and effect on the date hereof: VOTED: To remove Michael Bonnell as manager of record and to appoint Steven M. Cutsumbis, Malden, MA, as its manager of record with full authority and control of the premises known as Bertucci's Italian Restaurant located at 45 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, Massachusetts, as further described in the Company's liquor license with respect to such premises, and of the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages as the licensee itself could in any way have and exercise if it were a natural person resident in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and that a copy of this vote duly certified by the Clerk of the Corporation and delivered to said manager or principal representative shall constitute the written authority required by law. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned has executed this certificate as of this 7th day of January 2015. / ` ' ' 4� NONE lo SUMBIS ' ' Finance Department FY16 Budget The Finance Department's FY16 budget is increased by 8.9% when compared to the previous year. Overview In the Finance department, the Town Accountant also serves as the Finance Director and department head, while the Treasurer - Collector is the assistant department head. Note the independence of the Accounting, Treasury and Assessing divisions are maintained with this structure. Accounting: This division is under the direction of the Town Accountant and is responsible for maintaining financial records for the Town, Schools and Light Department. These records facilitate the preparation of financial reports and schedules that provide meaningful, accurate information for comparability and for management's decision making process. Accounting ensures that all financial transactions are in compliance with legal requirements and are properly recorded on a timely basis. (JJ T Assessors: Assessment of property is the first step in the process of tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment Division's function is to provide for the fair and equitable assessment of all taxable real and personal property. A three- member elected Board of Assessors sets policy for this division. Starting in mid -FY13 Reading signed an agreement with the Town of Wakefield to share the Chief Appraiser position. General Finance: Collections is responsible for collecting all taxes and other charges (including water /sewer /storm water bills). They also receive and process all deposits (such as schools and recreation). Treasury is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town, School and Light Department functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing activities, including those on behalf of the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction of the Trust Fund Commissioners). Payroll for the Town, School and RMLD departments are all processed `in- house' through this division. Staffing (11.4 FTEs; unchanged) Wage costs $604,515 +3.5% Wages FY15 FY16 Change Accounting $184,215 $191,365 +3.9% Assessors $133,175 $175,300 +31.6% Finance $401,935 $416,650 +3.7% TOTAL $719,325 $783,315 +8.9% Overview In the Finance department, the Town Accountant also serves as the Finance Director and department head, while the Treasurer - Collector is the assistant department head. Note the independence of the Accounting, Treasury and Assessing divisions are maintained with this structure. Accounting: This division is under the direction of the Town Accountant and is responsible for maintaining financial records for the Town, Schools and Light Department. These records facilitate the preparation of financial reports and schedules that provide meaningful, accurate information for comparability and for management's decision making process. Accounting ensures that all financial transactions are in compliance with legal requirements and are properly recorded on a timely basis. (JJ T Assessors: Assessment of property is the first step in the process of tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment Division's function is to provide for the fair and equitable assessment of all taxable real and personal property. A three- member elected Board of Assessors sets policy for this division. Starting in mid -FY13 Reading signed an agreement with the Town of Wakefield to share the Chief Appraiser position. General Finance: Collections is responsible for collecting all taxes and other charges (including water /sewer /storm water bills). They also receive and process all deposits (such as schools and recreation). Treasury is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town, School and Light Department functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing activities, including those on behalf of the Town's Trust Funds (at the direction of the Trust Fund Commissioners). Payroll for the Town, School and RMLD departments are all processed `in- house' through this division. Staffing (11.4 FTEs; unchanged) Wage costs $604,515 +3.5% Wages FY15 FY16 Change Accounting $181,215 $187,665 +3.6% Assessors $56,175 $58,100 +3.4% Finance $346,935 $358,750 +3.4% TOTAL $584,325 $604,515 +3.5% Staffing within the Finance department remains consistent with the prior year. The increases in the individual divisions are related to salary increases. In the summer of 2012 the Towns of Reading and Wakefield signed an agreement to share the Appraiser position. This arrangement has worked out well for both communities and will continue in FYI 6. Expenses ($178,800; +32.4 %) Expenses FY15 FY16 Change Accounting $3,000 $3,700 +23.3% Assessors $77,000 $117,200 +52.2% Finance $55,000 $57,900 +5.3% TOTAL $135,000 $178,800 +32.4% Accounting: An increase to professional development drives this increase. Assessors: An increase to revaluation expenses, which occur every three years, is the largest driver of this increase. The revaluation year is FYI but the work begins at the end of FY16, thus the funds are needed in FY16 to contract out some of the work. Additionally, there is a projected increase in the regionalized appraiser's expense with Wakefield. Finance: Increases in tax title fees and form printing costs associated with printing real estate tax bills along with a small increase in professional development expenses drive this increase. W Town of Reading FY15 legal budget YTD July August September October November December January *includes $100k request at Jan TM BUDGET* $ 270,000.00 YTD ACTUAL $ 107,792.35 YTD VARIANCE $ 162,207.65 PACE $ 323,377.05 PACE VARIANCE $ (53,377.05) Miyares & Harrington $ 11,032.76 $ 10,071.50 $ 30,989.68 $ 35,176.41 $ Other $ 522.00 $ - $ - $ - Policy development 34% $ 36,658.34 Town Meeting $ 3,668.64 $ 666.00 $ 2,484.64 $ 518.00 Charter project $ 6,763.64 $ 551.00 $ 129.50 $ 1,127.64 $ 4,955.50 Zoning Bylaw project $ 26,226.06 $ 324.00 $ 1,921.50 $ 11,020.64 $ 12,959.92 Construction projects 3% $ 3,025.00 Public Library $ 1,748.50 $ 1,242.00 $ 37.00 $ 55.50 $ 414.00 TLT RMHS litigation $ 592.00 $ 240.50 $ 55.50 $ 296.00 Oakland Road land $ 684.50 $ 407.00 $ 277.50 Town Issues 16% $ 16,816.80 Alcohol licenses $ 11,299.30 $ 840.88 $ 873.50 $ 5,596.78 $ 3,988.14 RMLD $ 4,401.50 $ 1,504.00 $ 180.00 $ 220.50 $ 2,497.00 Firearm bylaw $ 1,097.50 $ 1,097.50 celltower leases $ 18.50 $ 18.50 Land Use Issues 37% $ 40,108.83 Summer Ave $ 6,892.50 $ 1,419.00 $ 1,184.00 $ 425.50 $ 3,864.00 James Road $ 1,247.00 $ 1,247.00 Pearl Street $ 2,558.00 $ 795.50 $ 1,205.00 $ 557.50 Gardner Street $ 1,539.19 $ 998.84 $ 540.35 South Street $ 27,872.14 $ 277.50 $ 4,264.64 $ 3,330.00 Other Issues 10% $ 11,183.38 General $ 10,661.38 $ 2,868.88 $ 2,037.50 $ 4,203.00 $ 1,552.00 Brackett & Lucas $ 522.00 $ 522.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 settlement n CA 1--/c 8 Ds Schena, Paula From: Burns, Jane Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 1:38 PM To: Schena, Paula; Gemme, Laura Subject: FW: January Meeting - Response Required FYI - Jane Jane Burns Administrator Elder and Human Services Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 (781) 942 -6658 Hours. Monday - Thursday, 9.00 am - 2:00 pm From: Donavin Bentley [dbentley21085 @yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 1:35 PM To: Burns, Jane; (sallyhoA 0hotmail.com); bcsnelllaw0)verizon.net; belmontarms(ftomcast.net; Erica Deane; John Parsons; jolvnmek(ayahoo.com: kw84 (&aol.com; Margaret Havey; shapm30aol.com; Steven G. Oston; Thomas Procopio (TFProcopioDME.com) Subject: Re: January Meeting - Response Required To the Reading Council on Aging, After much thought and consideration, I am resigning from my position on the Council. Over the past year, it has been my pleasure to serve with such a wonderful group of people who clearly have the best intentions in mind for Reading's seniors. I look forward to seeing you around town as we go about our daily lives. Best, Donavin Bentley From: "Bums, Jane" <ibums@ci. reading. ma. up To: "(sallvhoyt0hotmail.com)" <sallyhoyt _hotmail.com >; "bcsneillaw(aD-verizon.net" <bcsnelllawO- verizon.net >; "belmontarmso_comcast.net' <belmontarms(c- comcast.net >; Donavin Bentley <dbentley21085(awahoo.com >; Erica Deane <ericadeane10-gmail.com >; John Parsons <Iohnparsons30- gmail.com >; " iolynmekO- vahoo.com" <iolynmek(cDyahoo.com >; "kw840-aol.com" <kw840-)aol.com >; Margaret Havey <grammvcamp(&comcast.net >; "shapm3Ca- aol.com" <shapm3Qaol.com >; Steven G. Oston <saoston alum.mit.edu >; "Thomas Procopio (TFProcopio0- ME.com)" <TFProcopio(cD-ME.com> Sent: Monday, January 5, 2015 1:50 PM Subject: January Meeting - Response Required Council. Members, Our next meeting is Monday, January 12 @ 6:30 pm. Please get back to me as soon as possible to let me know if you are planning on attending. The packets and agenda will be mailed out on Wednesday or Thursday. 1 146 November 5, 2014 Town of Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell St. Reading, MA 01867 Greetings Reading Town Clerk, Z'(c&-�- ,'ECEIVEU OILS CLERK t -ONG, MASS. 2m DEC 18 P " Monique Pillow Gnanaratnam 873 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 I am,ivriting to resign as a Voting Member of the Human Relations Advisory Committee. Due to competing obligations, I have chosen to forfeit my voting rights appointment and release them to other committee members. I will continue as an Associate and attend meetings as time permits. My term expires on June 30, 2015. 1 have thoroughly enjoyed my 5 to 6 years as a voting member. Should this letter not be efficient and additional information is required, please do not hesitate to let me know. I can be contacted at monique pillow gnanaratnamg gmai 1. com or at 781 -944- 5315. Thank you. 4Sincer,ely, Moni qw n ara ham Citizen of Reading, MA q cOD-5 BRENDAN L. AND SALLY M. 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Thank you all so very much. Sincerely, Sall M. I dlyt & F ami1 Y Y MERRY CHRISTMAS AND Happy new year yd LeLacheur, Bob From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Dear Municipal Official: Reddish, Jill M <jill.m.reddish @verizon.com> Tuesday, December 16, 2014 4:18 PM Reddish, Jill M FiOS TV Notice Customer Notice - Jan 2015.pdf 14 Verizon previously notified you that, due to the rising costs to provide quality programming, on or after October 1, 2014, the rates for certain existing subscribers to the NOS TV packages listed below would increase by $7. Please be advised that on or after March 1, 2015, the rates for certain existing subscribers to the HOS TV packages listed below will increase by $8 instead. *Rate may vary based on customer tenure As a reminder, for existing customers with term contracts or promotional price guarantees, rate increases become effective after the term contracts or promotional price guarantees expire. 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Affected customers will receive the attached sample Bill Messages beginning January 1, 2015. We realize that our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best choice and value in the industry. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Jill Reddish FiOS TV- Sr. Staff Consultant q e-1 SurveyMagik::Results http: // readingma- survey.virtualtownhall. net /results /sid/ff5d3a5fo3e8eb6O/ .........._...... . 1 � r ea"din .... Y Massachusetts • � .�OF nFli o � ,�r '.� a Ey� � Surveys > Results Options Customer Service Survey Ca Show All Show (� /( 26 J Download Spreadsheet Download PDF I CSV By Taker Display by Taker Manage Labels Print 1. What Department did you visit (please check all that apply)? Answered: 97 Skipped: 0 Accounting (1) 14:0 Assessors (12) 1 Building (10) 214. 2% a Cemetery (0) 2 "•� 5% Collectors (7) 01/° 4 Conservation (0) po %o Dispatch (0) 1% 1 Fa or 2,' Elder /Human (1) 1% 1 Engineering (3) 2% oo =`` Fire (1) Health (1) Human Resources (3) Library (0) Light Department (0) Planning (2) Police (3) Public Works - Roads (2) Public Works - Water /Sewer (37) Public Works - Other (17) Recreation (2) School Department (1) Technology (1) Town Clerk (6) Town Manager (5) Treasurer (2) Veterans (1) Zoning (0) Other - please describe further in next question (3) 2. What was the reason for your visit? 0 Answered: 95 Skipped: 2 3. Were you assisted in a timely manner? Answered: 94 Skipped: 3 1 poor (0) 2 fair (1) 3 average (2) 4 goo q 5 ex lent (89) Cf 7 b 4. Was the person who assisted you knowledgeable? Answered: 91 Skipped: 6 2- 2% N�✓I of 4 - 12/15/2014 2:38 PM SurveyMagik::Results 1 poor (0) 2 fair (2) 3 average (2) 4 goo n 5 ex llent (79) —1 5. Was the person you spoke with professional /courteous? Answered: 93 Skipped: 4 1 poor (2) 2 fair (3) 3 average 2) 4 goo (1)" (;n ci 5 ex ellent (8 6. Did you accomplish what you came for? Answered: 93 Skipped: 4 1 poor (1) 2 fair (0) 3 average (2) 4 good G 5 exc lent (84 iJ 7. Did you leave with a clearer understanding? Answered: 83 Skipped: 14 1 poor (1) 2 fair (0) 3 average (3) G 4 go d (5 5 ex Ilent ) l J Cl http: // readingma- survey.virtualtownhal1. net /results /sid/ff5d3 a5 fO3 e8eb6O/ 2% 3% rFe Ise 2% 6% 8. Any comments or suggestions on how we can enhance customer service? Li Answered: 56 Skipped: 41 • Thank you • Wonderful, friendly every time i need to do something in the Recreation Office. • Case #580389 Officer Justin Martor • Thank you. We really appreciate the assistance we got from this program. • E -mail queries re: meeting minutes, postings, schedules, etc. particularly in support of Bylaw and Charter Review, answered very promptly by Laura Gemme, Julie Robert & Paula Schema. Thanks! • I went back to get more information • It was very quickly and easy! A pleasant experience from start to finish. • Very efficient and timely service was given. I was very impressed and pleased. • I had a very pleasant experience dealing with Patricia Sullivan and another staff member. Everyone wa a very helpful and knowledgeable. • Accessing the correct info needed on the web page can be a bit confusing and time consuming. • Very prompt in every way: phone inspection and check. • Peter went above and beyond! we are very impressed with his professionalism. • The website is difficult to navigate. Was trying to download conservation forms from old website because they are not on new website yet. • The desk staff in the lobby are the most rude, unfriendly people i have dealt with in reading. Gentleman on the second floor was great! 2 of 4 12/15/2014 2:38 PM SurveyMagik::Results http: // readingma- survey.virtualtownhall.net /results /sid/ff5d3 a5fD3e8eb60/ • Please resurface Van Norden Road with my excise tax money. Thank you. • Joanne was and always been very courteous knowledgeable and professional. • I am always greeted in a Pleasant professional manner. Outstanding employees at tax office! Way to hire reading! Thanks for hiring quality qualified people! • Everyone was wonderful to deal with, very helpful & solicitous • Very prompt & courteous service also quick response with rebate payment. • Response was quick and clear cant ask for more • Everyone I talked to was courteous and very helpfull • Excellent turnaround time for rebate • I would like to see Mr. Redmond wear a suit and tie. other than that great job! • We needed information and then submitted for a rebate with water department for our new washing machine. Everyone was super helpful and the rebate was speedy!!! • Debbie was professional pleasant and very helpful. • All parties I spoke with were very professional and very helpful • Very good. • The gentlemen who helped me was great. He even brought the rain barrel to my car. • Town hall. I'd like to see the signs on the entrance doors removed - Please wipe your feet and no animals soliciting. Not welcoming or courteous way to enter this very welcoming & courteous place • Service was excellent. Applied for and received a rebate for a newly purchased washer and dryer. the entire transaction handled in a very timely manner. customer service was very courteous in getting up the home visit and the individual inspecting the washer was too! • Aurtur in the meter room was very helpful in this process. • The employee I questioned did not get up from behind her desk to assist me. She raised her voice from approximate 20 feet to answer my question. • Directions to show departments their locations at the entrances to building • I purchased 2 barrels, very quick, friendly, was helped out to the car. • None. Teams was kind, prompt and knowledgeable. Thank you. • Excellent service- Pleasant & helpful staff and prompt delivery of rebate check. • (pat) • Just keep on doing things the same way all of the people were great. Joanne was very good help to me. Thank you all for your great great help. • It was almost too easy • Best shots given in my entire life and i have a lot. • Very please with how quickly I got my rebate check • I get lots of comments from couples getting married how helpful clerks office is • Nice Experience • Very rude,abrupt, poor attitude as if I was bothering her from more important business • Joanne M Fitzpatrick was very polite and helpful. She help be on the very next day, despite , people telling would take weeks. Very impress with her costumer service • TRY reducing taxes and waste instead on yearly increases • No - The rebate was processed very quickly. Thank you! • Everything is fine • I was really impressed with everyone I spoke with and how quickly I got the rebate. Thank you! • I mailed in the rebate form I got online. a nice mane came to our house to see the washer. • Kerry Valle was fantastic. I had a great experience with her assisting me through the elder service process regarding my mom! • All I can say its a different and much nicer place with the new inspector. • Everything was just fine • Overall my experiences with the town hall have been very satisfactory. • The two men that helped me were polite, efficient and courteous. • Good Service OPTIONAL: About You (so we can address any comments or concerns) 9. What is your name? 0 Answered: 11 Skipped: 86 10. What is your phone number? ® Answered: 11 Skipped: 86 11. What is your address? 0 Answered: 11 Skipped: 86 12. What is your email address? 0 Answered: 11 Skipped: 86 q(3 3 of 4 12/15/2014 2:38 PM SurveyMagik:: Results http: / /readingma- survey. virtualtownhall .net /results /sid/ff5d3 a5fD3 e8eb6O/ 13. May we add your information to our electronic mailing list that offers community updates? Answered: 13 Skipped: 84 Yes (7) No (6) SurveyMagik 5.0 ©Copyright, All Rights Reserved SurveyMaoik.com 54 q ¢w 4 of 4 12/15/2014 2:38 PM /-/C 13 Z) s 09 December 2014 Reading Board of Selectmen c/o Bob LeLacheur Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 RE: Economic Development Committee (EDC) Associate /Member Openings and Recommendations This past Thursday's EDC meeting was the last meeting that Sheila Clarke will serve as a vatingneitiber, due to time commitments In her life. Sheila will be submitting her resignation this week and resubmitting.. an application as an Associate member of the EDC. As most of you know, Sheila has beem part. oilhe•. EDC since its inception in 2004, and has been an integral part of EDC initiatives including the renovatbd +!,.>::,:. Alleyway, Streetscape program, inaugural and second year Chair of the Reading Fall Street:FAre;;and!:-.r: subcommittee Chair of the Building and Fagade Signage Improvement program. We are deiightediiat:;. Ms.Clarke would be available as an Associate member as her personal insight and contributiorivare invaluable to the success of the EDC. ;,F;i•1 With this opening for a voting member of the EDC, and on behalf of all EDC members it is my pleasure to recommend Sandra Popaja as a voting member of the Economic Development Committee. Sandra has been an associate member of the EDC for the last four months and the entire-Committee is impressed with her background, skills and energy that she has immediately brought to our projects. Ms. Wilson will notify Ms. Popaja when Ms. Clarke has submitted her resignation, and Ms. Popaja will submit an application as a voting member. Ms. Wilson let us know that there is no confirmed time for the next meeting of the BOS Subcommittee on Committee Appointments. As the EDC would appreciate making a smooth transition — to ensure that we have quorum (which has been difficult this past year,) could you please advise us if there is a possibility of reviewing these applications before our next meeting January 7th? Thank you for your consideration of these fine candidates. With sincere regards, Karl Chair, Economic Development Committee q9 q C' 6 Z-5 LeLacheur, Bob From: McNamara, Erica Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 9:08 AM To: LeLacheur, Bob Cc: Cormier, James Subject: DC conference Hi Bob, I was asked to present last week at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy conference to share our work as a community on liquor policy improvements. It was well received by the 80 workshop participants from a variety of rural, suburban, urban communities across the U.S. and a representative from American Samoa. Participants were complimentary of the work done by our police, town manager, and selectman! q�h READING POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 .Tamee W Cormier Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781- 944 -1212 Fax: 781 -944 -2893 Chief of Police E -Mail: JCormier @ci.reading.ma.us On Thursday October 16, 2014 one of our senior citizens came into the Reading CVS to purchase $4,500.00 in Green Dot Money Pak cards after receiving a call from his grandson who claimed to have been arrested. Another person claiming to be a lawyer explained the money was needed to pay court fees. From your experience you suggested to the person that the situation was most likely a scam and that CVS is only allowed to sell $2,000.00 worth of Green Dot Money Pak cards which anyone involved in legitimate business would know. You then called the police and an officer responded who had the person call his grandson. He did so and his grandson was fine and not in any trouble. Mr. Mahoney, your knowledge of the Green Dot Money Pak cards and your instincts prevented this senior from losing a substantial amount of money through what has become an all too common scam directed towards our most vulnerable and trusting citizens. On behalf of the Reading Police Department, please accept my sincere appreciation for your willingness to get involved and act upon your suspicions by calling us. When businesses and police departments work together, we increase the chances of preventing a variety of crimes. CVS is fortunate to have such a caring employee. Since ly, James ormier Chief of Police Cc: Tom Lee, District Manager, CVS Town of Reading Board of Selectmen r•a December 3, 2014 James C. Mahoney 1:0 CVS -0 _> 650 Main Street ;� Reading, MA 01867 a cr Dear Mr. Mahoney: On Thursday October 16, 2014 one of our senior citizens came into the Reading CVS to purchase $4,500.00 in Green Dot Money Pak cards after receiving a call from his grandson who claimed to have been arrested. Another person claiming to be a lawyer explained the money was needed to pay court fees. From your experience you suggested to the person that the situation was most likely a scam and that CVS is only allowed to sell $2,000.00 worth of Green Dot Money Pak cards which anyone involved in legitimate business would know. You then called the police and an officer responded who had the person call his grandson. He did so and his grandson was fine and not in any trouble. Mr. Mahoney, your knowledge of the Green Dot Money Pak cards and your instincts prevented this senior from losing a substantial amount of money through what has become an all too common scam directed towards our most vulnerable and trusting citizens. On behalf of the Reading Police Department, please accept my sincere appreciation for your willingness to get involved and act upon your suspicions by calling us. When businesses and police departments work together, we increase the chances of preventing a variety of crimes. CVS is fortunate to have such a caring employee. Since ly, James ormier Chief of Police Cc: Tom Lee, District Manager, CVS Town of Reading Board of Selectmen Deval L. Patrick, Governor Frank DePaola, Acting Secretary & CEO Frank DePaola, Administrator Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 L-1 C- -66 P I OT lee Massachusem Department of Transportation Highway Division December 3, 2014 Reading /Stoneham/Wakefield: MassDOT Project 608096, Improvements to I -95 (128) from Interchange 37 to Interchange 40 including modifications to Interchange 38. Dear Mayor LeLacheur: On behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division, I am writing to inform you that MassDOT's Project Review Committee has evaluated the subject project and determined that it is eligible for Federal Aid NHPP funding. This determination is based on an estimated cost of $10,521,261. MassDOT will now begin the project development process for this project. It should be noted that Project Review Committee approval is not a commitment of state or federal funding to the project. MassDOT, in conjunction with the Boston MPO, continually evaluates transportation needs and priorities. We will keep you informed of the project's progress, and will involve you in any key decisions related to the project scope, any right -of -way impacts, possible environmental concerns, traffic management plans, or anything else as warranted. You can monitor this project's progress by utilizing the project information system available to the public through MassDOT's web site at www.mass.gov /massdot. Thank you for your support for transportation system improvements. If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact Diane Madden, the Project Manager, at (857) 368 -8805. Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Sincerely, Paul D. Stedman Acting District Highway Director US 519 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476 Tel: 781- 641 -8300 www.mass.gov/massdot Deval L. Patrick, Governor T Frank DePaola, Acting Secretary & CEO Beverly A. Scott, Ph.D., General Manager and Rail & Transit Administrator Mr. John Arena Chairman Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 0c- bas 7U�FnassDO T 1assachusetts Department of Transportation ail 6 Transit Division November 10, 2014 RE: Salting at Commuter Rail "Highway /Railway" Crossings Dear Chairman Arena: The application of road salt on highway / railway crossings can cause train approach warning systems to activate without the presence of a train in the area. The reason for this is that the combination of road salt and fresh or melting snow creates a conductive solution that causes a short circuit between the rails of the tracks. As a result, the gates lower, the lights flash, and the warning bells ring until the problem is corrected. The corrective action usually takes an hour or more and can cause the highway traffic to back -up. The 2014 / 2015 winter season will soon be upon us. This is a reminder and request that you again instruct your crews and contractors to refrain from salting the area in the immediate vicinity of the tracks in order to minimize the instances of these unwanted activations. Your cooperation will help minimize both automotive and train delays this winter. The following is a list of highway /railway crossings in your town on the commuter rail system: New Crossing Road Ash Street Main Street Willow Street Woburn Street Washington Street Please contact John Mitchell, Keolis Commuter Services' Assistant Chief Engineering Officer for Communications and Signals, at 617 - 222 -3613 to answer any questions regarding this request. Thank you again for your assistance with this issue. Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Sincerely, PAZ- Sean M. McCarthy Deputy General Manager/ Executive Director of Operations �1. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Ten Park Plaza, Suite 3910, Boston, MA 02116 www.mbta.com 4C 60s inity70ic ru S? November 6, 2014 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Installation Rates Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: In keeping with our ongoing efforts to provide regular updates regarding our services, I am writing to inform you of the following changes to our installation rates which will be effective January 1, 2015: Hourly Service Charge from $33.20 to $35.80 Additional Outlet (Initial Installation of Service) from $13.35 to $14.40 Additional Outlet (After Initial Installation of Service) from $32.15 to $33.20 Activate Pre - Existing Additional Outlet (Initial Installation of Service) from $5.60 to $6.10 Activate Pre - Existing Additional Outlet (After Initial Installation of Service) from $22.05 to $22.95 Relocate Additional Outlet (Initial Installation of Service) from $13.35 to $14.50 Relocate Additional Outlet (After Initial Installation of Service) from $28.55 to $30.30 Connect VCR /DVD (Initial Installation of Service) from $7.90 to $7.75 Connect VCR /DVD (After Initial Installation of Service) from $16.35 to $19.00 Upgrade of Service from $26.30 to $28.45 Downgrade of Service from $12.05 to $12.40 In -Home Service Visit (Video, per occurrence) from $32.10 to $37.05 Please be advised Customers are receiving notification, in advance via bill message, of these changes. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (978) 927- 5700 x43024. Sincerely, _74n&A1. Lyman Jane M. Lyman, Sr. Manager Government & Regulatory Affairs ELI 50 fa COMCAST November 18, 2014 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 RE. Important Information on Price Adjustments Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: We are committed to constantly improving our customers' entertainment and communications experience in your community, and we continue to invest in making their services even better. As we make these and other investments, we periodically need to adjust prices due to increases we incur in programming and other business costs. Starting December 20, 2014, new prices will apply to select XFINITY TV and Internet services and equipment as reflected in the enclosed notice. Among these price changes, we have itemized a Regional Sports Fee for customers receiving Expanded Basic and Xfinity Latino 450 service tiers and above to offset the rising costs of delivering regional sports networks. In addition, we have improved our Digital Adapter Additional Outlet service so that our Family Tier, Digital Economy, and Latino tier customers receive the same channel lineup on their primary and additional outlets. Starting December 20, 2014, the Digital Adapter Additional Outlet service fees for these customers will be $2.99. We are committed to providing our customers with a consistently superior experience, including 24/7 customer service and on -time arrival —or we'll credit the customer $20 or provide a free premium channel for three months. We back up our services with the Comcast Customer Guarantee (visit www.comcast.com /guarantee for details). We know you may have questions about these changes. If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at (978) 927 -5700 x43024. Sincerely, javw,,M. Lywiaw Jane M. Lyman, Sr. Manager Government & Regulatory Affairs Enclosure IMPORTANT Information about your XFINITY® Service November 20, 2014 Dear Valued Customer: Comcast is committed to keeping you informed about our products and services. Periodically, we must adjust prices due to increases in programming and business costs. Starting December 20, 2014, the monthly price for the following services will Increase as follows Current Price New Price 12/20/2014 Blast Plus .............................. .........................$84.95 $86.95 Blast Extra Bundle .................. ............................... $74.95 $76.95 Canales Selecto .................... ............................... $12.95 $14.95 Total Premium with SET .............. ............................... $61.45 $63.95 Digital Gold ....................... ............................... $53.45 $53.95 Platinum Pak ........................... .........................$53.45 $53.95 N you're receiving services on a promotional basis, under a minimum term agreement associated with a specific rate, or m the guaranteed period of one of our SurePrice'" plans as of December 13, 2014, the prices for those specific services will not be affected during the applicable period. Thanks for being a Comcast customer. ft COMCAST Prices shown are for residential service only and do not include federal, state and local taxes, FCC user and franchise fees or Regulatory Recovery fees or othor related costs. Prices and services are subject to change. Call 1- 800- COMCAST for additional details. 02014 Coin cast X -35639 IMPORTANT Information about vour XFINITY® Service November 20, 2014 Dear Valued Customer: Comcast is committed to keeping you informed about our products and services. Periodically, we must adjust prices due to increases in programming and business costs. Starting December 20, 2014, Comcast's monthly leased modem charge will increase $2.00. As the package you currently subscribe includes a leased modem, the price of that package will increase as follows Current Price New Price 12/20/2014 Earlhlink w/leased modem ............ ............................... $53.95 $55.95 Galaxy w/leased modem ................... .........................$56.95 $58.95 NetOne w/leased modem ................... .........................$56.95 $58.95 If you're receiving services on a promotional basis, under a minimum term agreement associated with a specific rate, or in the guaranteed period of one of our SurePrice' plans as of December 13, 2014, the prices for those specific services will not be affected during the applicable period. Thanks for being a Comcast customer. sh COMCAST Prices shown are for residential service only and do not include federal, state and local taxes, FCC user and franchise fees or Regulatory Recovery fees or other related costs. Prices and services are subject to change. Call 1- 800- OOMCAST for additional details. 02014 Comcast X -35640 4 L"', IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR XFINITY SERVICES AND RATES FOR Reading, MA Dear Valued Customer, November 2014 At Comcast, we are committed to constantly improving your entertainment and communications experience, and we continue to invest in making your services even better. As we make these and other investments, we periodically need to adjust prices due to increases we incur in programming and other business costs. Starting on December 20, 2014, the prices of select XFINITY° TV and Internet services and equipment will change. We've included the changes in this notice. Among these price changes, we have itemized a Regional Sports Fee for customers receiving Expanded Basic and XFINITY TV 450 Latino service tiers and above to offset the rising costs of distributing regional sports networks. In addition, we have improved our Digital Adapter Additional Outlet Service so that our Family Tier, Digital Economy, and XFINITY TV Latino customers receive the same channel lineup on their primary and additional outlets. If you are one of these customers, starting December 20, 2014, your Digital Adapter Additional Outlet Service fee will be $2.99. Have questions? Please visit us at comcast.com /questions. If you're receiving services on a promotional basis, under a minimum term agreement associated with a specific rate, or in the guaranteed period of one of our SurePriceTM plans as of December 13, 2014, the prices for those specific services will not be affected during the applicable period. BUNDLED PACKAGES' QUAD PLAY PACKAGES QUAD PLAY PACKAGE PRICING BELOW IS ADDITIONAL TO TRIPLE PLAY PACKAGE PRICING with Secure 300 add2 $39.95 For SurePrice add3 $35.00 with Secure 350 add2 $49.95 For SurePrice add3 $45.00 Current New Price TRIPLE PLAY PACKAGES Price Eff.12/20/14 Starter XF Triple Play Bundle Includes Digital Starter for primary outlet, Performance Internet and XFINITY Voice UnlimitedTm $147.49 No Change SurePrice4 $124.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $119.99 No Change before 12/10/13) $245.49 No Change Preferred XF Triple Play Bundle Includes Digital Starter and $224.99 No Change Digital Preferred for primary outlet, Performance Internet and $219.99 No Change XFINITY Voice Unlimited TM $160.49 No Change SurePrice4 $144.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $134.99 No Change 12/10/13 thru 3/31/14) Current New Price SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $129.99 No Change on or before 12/09/13) $119.99 No Change HD Preferred XF Triple Play Bundle Includes Digital Starter, Digital Preferred and StarzO for primary outlet, HD Technology Fee, Performance Internet and XFINITY Voice Unlimited TM $170.49 No Change SurePrice4 $154.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $144.99 No Change 12/10/13 thru 3/31/14) $144.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $139.99 No Change on or before 12/09/13) HD Preferred Plus XF Triple Play Bundle Includes Digital Starter, Digital Preferred, HBO@ and Starz@ for primary outlet, HO Technology Fee, Blast!® Internet and XFINITY Voice Unlimited TI $190.49 No Change SurePrice4 $174.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $164.99 No Change 12/10/13 thru 3/31/14) $97.85 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $159.99 No Change on or before 12/09/13) HD Premier XF Triple Play Bundle Includes Digital Starter, Digital Premier and DVR Service or AnyRoom& DVR Service for primary outlet, HD Technology Fee, Blast!® Internet and XFINITY Voice Unlimited T11 $215.49 No Change SurePrice4 $184.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $179.99 No Change before 12/10/13) Current New Price TRIPLE PLAY PACKAGES Price Eff.12/20/14 HD Complete XF Triple Play Bundle Includes Digital Starter, Digital Premier, The Movie Channel® and AnyRoom® DVR Service for primary outlet, Digital Additional Outlet Service on up to 3 TVs, HD Technology Fee, Blast!® Internet, Wireless Gateway and $134.99 No Change XFINITY Voice Unlimited TM $245.49 No Change SurePrice4 $224.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $219.99 No Change before 12/10/13) Economy Triple Play XF Includes Digital Economy for primary $142.49 No Change outlet, Economy Plus Internet and XFINITY Voice Local with More® $92.85 No Change SurePrce4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing Current New Price XFINITY LATINO PAOUETE TRIPLE Price Eff.12/20/14 XFINITY 3300 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 300 Latino for primary outlet, Performance Internet, XFINITY Voice Unlimited TM and Carefree Minutes Latin America 300. Can substitute Carefree Minutes Mexico 300. $134.99 No Change SurePrlce4 $124.99 No Change XFINITY 3450 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 450 Latino for primary outlet, Performance Internet, XFINITY Voice UnlimitedTm and Carefree Minutes Latin America 300. Can substitute Carefree Minutes Mexico 300. $142.49 No Change SurePnce4 $134.99 No Change SurePrce4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $124.99 No Change 12/10/13 thru 05/19/14) SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing $119.99 No Change on or before 12/09/13) XFINITY 3600 Latino Includes Digital Starter, Digital Preferred and XFINITY TV Latino for primary outlet, Performance Internet, XFINITY Voice Unlimited TM and Carefree Minutes Latin America 300. Can substitute Carefree Minutes Mexico 300. $160.49 No Change SurePrice4 $144.99 No Change XFINITY 3650 Latino Includes Digital Starter, Digital Preferred, XFINITY TV Latino and StarzO for primary outlet, HD Technology Fee, Performance Internet, XFINITY Voice UnlimitedTM and Carefree Minutes Latin America 300. Can substitute Carefree Minutes Mexico 300. $170.49 No Change SurePrice4 $154.99 No Change XFINITY 3150 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 150 Latino for primary outlet, Economy Plus Internet and XFINITY Voice Unlimited TM $97.85 No Change qL� WEF1 M6 XF TRIPLE PLAY PACKAGE REWARDS/ Starter XF, Preferred XF, HD Preferred XFINITY LATINO PAQUETE Regular XFINITY 3450 XFINITY 3600 XF, XFINITY HD Preferred HD HD Complete TRIPLE REWARDS Price Latino Latino 3650 Latino Pius XF Premier XF5 XF5 HBO 06 $19.95/ $15.00/ $15.00/ $15.00/ Included/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) $15.00 No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change Showtime®6 $19.95/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 No Change No Change Starz ®6 $19.95/ $10.00/ $10.00/ Included/ Included/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 No Change No Change No Change No Change Cinemax ®6 $19.95/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 No Change No Change The Movie Channelf6 $19.95/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10,00/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 No Change Sports Entertainment Packages $8.95/ $8.95/ $6.95/ $6.95/ $6.95/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change DVR Service8 $8.00/ $8.00/ $8.00/ $8.00/ $8.00/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 No Change No Change AnyRoomO DVR Service9 $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change Digital Additional Outlet Servicele (SD or HD) $91.95/ $9.95/ $9.95/ $9.95/ $9.95/ $9.95/ included (up to 3)/ (Current Price /New Price) No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change HD Technology Feett $9.95/ $9.95/ $9.95/ Included/ Included/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change 3D Technology Fee12 $0.00/ $0.00/ $0.001 $0.00/ $0.00/ $0.00/ $0.00/ (Current Price /New Price) No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change Blastl® Speed Upgrade $63.95/ $10.00/ $10.00/ $10.00/ Included/ Included/ Included/ (Current Price /New Price) $65.95 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 No Change No Change No Change Extreme 150 Upgrade13 $99.95/ $46.00/ $46.00/ $46.00/ $36.00/ $36.00/ $36.00/ (Current Price /New Price) No Change No Change No Change No Change $34.00 $34.00 $34.00 XFINITY TV Current New Price DOUBLE PLAY PACKAGES Price Eff.12/20/14 Blast Pluem with HBO® Includes Digital Economy, StreampixTM and HBO@ for primary outlet and Blast!@ Internet $91.95 $93.95 SurePrice4 1 $74.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing on $69.99 No Change or before 09/29/14) $52.45 No Change Internet Plus Includes Limited Basic, HBO @, StreampW11 $0.04 No Change standard definition digital converter and remote for primary outlet Current New Price and Performance Internet $69.95 $74.95 SurePrice4 $64.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing on $59.99 No Change or before 09/29/14) Preferred XF Double Play Includes Digital Starter and Digital $39.95 No Change Preferred for primary outlet and Performance Internet $141.85 No Change SurePdce4 $109.99 No Change XFINITY 2300 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 300 Latino for primary outlet and Performance Internet $103.90 No Change SurePrice4 $99.99 No Change XFINITY 2450 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 450 Latino for primary outlet and Performance Internet $123.90 No Change SurePrice4 $109.99 No Change SurePrice4 (for 12 month promotion customers subscribing on $104.99 No Change or before 05/19/14) XFINITY 2600 Latino Includes Digital Starter, Digital Preferred $49.95 No Change and XFINITY TV Latino for primary outlet and Performance Internet $159.80 No Change SurePrice4 $119.99 No Change XFINITY 2150 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 150 Latino for primary outlet and Economy Plus Internet $57.90 No Change XFINITY TV SA8EF1 M7 v Current New Price BASIC SERVICES Price Eff.12/20/14 Reading, MA Limited Basic14 $17.50 No Change Broadcast TV Fee $1.50 $3.25 Expanded Basic15 Includes standard definition digital converter and remote for primary outlet $52.45 No Change Franchise Related Cost16 $0.04 No Change Current New Price DIGITAL SERVICES Price Eff.12/20/14 Digital Economy Includes Limited Basic, additional digital channels and a standard definition digital converter and remote for the primary outlet, access to Pay- Per -View and On Demand programming and Music Choice@ $39.95 No Change With XFINITY Voice or Internet Service $37.95 No Change Digital Starter Includes Limited Basic, Expanded Basic, MoviePlex, access to Pay- Per -View and On Demand programming and Music Choice@ $69.95 No Change XFINITY TV 150 Latino Includes Limited Basic, XFINITY TV Latino, standard definition digital converter and remote for primary outlet $27.95 No Change XFINITY TV 200 Latino Includes Digital Economy, XFINITY TV Latino for primary outlet $41.95 No Change XFINITY TV 300 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 200 Latino and additional digital channels for primary outlet $49.95 No Change XFINITY TV 450 Latino Includes XFINITY TV 300 Latino and additional digital channels for primary outlet $69.95 No Change SA8EF1 M7 v Current New Price BASIC AND DIGITAL ANCILLARY SERVICES Price Eff. 12/20/14 HBOU $19.95 $15.00 Showtime®s $19.95 $12.00 Starz 66 $19.95 $12.00 Cinemax@6 $19.95 $12.00 The Movie Channels $19.95 $12.00 Playboys $19.95 No Change Sports Entertainment Package7Includes over 28 channels including NFL RedZone, ESPNU, ESPN Goal Line, PAC 12, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, FCS Atlantic, and FCS Central $8.95 No Change Family Tier17Includes over 35 channels including CNN Headline News, Sprout, National Geographic, and HGTV $14.95 No Change XFINITY TV Latinos Includes over 45 channels of Spanish Language programming $17.95 No Change Digital Preferred18 Includes over 65 channels including Cooking Channel, NFL Network, Destination America, DIY, and Disney Junior $17.95 No Change Digital Preferred plus One Premium? Includes Digital Preferred and choice of Showtime@, Starz@, Cinemax@ or The Movie Channel@ $32.45 $29.95 Digital Preferred with HBOW Includes Digital Preferred and HBO@ $32.45 $32.95 Digital Preferred plus Two Premiums? Includes Digital Preferred and choice of two premium channels of Showtime@, Starz@, Cinemax@ or The Movie Channel@ $43.45 $41.95 Digital Preferred with HBO® and One Prem!um7 Includes Digital Preferred, HBO@ and choice of Showtime@, Starz@, Cinemax@ or The Movie Channel@ $43.45 $44.95 Digital Preferred Plus? Includes Digital Preferred, HBO@ and Starz@ (No longer available for new subscription effective 12/20/14) $43.45 $44.95 Digital Premier7Includes Digital Preferred, HBO @, Showtime@, Starz@, Cinemax@ and Sports Entertainment Package $57.45 $59.95 HD Technology Feelt $9.95 No Change 3D Technology Fee12 $0.00 No Change DVR Services $8.00 $10.00 AnyRoom® DVR Service9 $10.00 No Change Digital Additional Outlet Servicelo (SD or HD) $9.95 No Change with DVR Service8 $17.95 $19.95 with AnyRoom@ DVR Service $19.95 No Change with AnyRoom@ DVR Service (client) $9.95 No Change with CableCARD19 $7.45 No Change Digital Adapter Additional Outlet Serv!ce20 (SD or HD) $1.99 $2.99 with Digital Economy2l $0.50 $2.99 with Family Tier22 $0.50 $2.99 with XFINITY TV Latino23 $0.50 $2.99 INTERNATIONAL SELECTIONS6 Current Price New Price Eff. 12/20/14 Rai Italia (Italian) $9.99 No Change TV5 MONDE (French) $9.99 No Change CTI -Zhong Tian Channel (Chinese /Mandarin) $11.99 No Change RTN (Russian) $14.99 No Change Willow Plus (South Asian /Cricket Sport) $14.99 No Change Zee TV (South Asian) $14.99 No Change SIC (Portuguese) $9.99 No Change TV Globo (Portuguese /Brazilian) $19.99 No Change PFC (Portuguese /Brazilian) $19.99 No Change TV Globo & PFC (Portuguese /Brazilian) $29.99 No Change PAY - PER -VIEW AND ON DEMAND Current New Price SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES24 Price Eff. 12/20/14 Bollywood Hits On Demand $12.99 No Change Bollywood Hits On Demand w/a South Asian international selection $9.99 No Change here! TV On Demand $7.99 No Change The Jewish Channel On Demand $6.99 No Change Too Much for TV On Demand $14.99 No Change Disney Family Movies On Demand $5.99 No Change Pay- Per -View and On Demand Movies and Events25 (per title or event) Prices Vary No Change StreampiXW26 $4.99 No Change Vivid On Demand Subscription27 $19.95 No Change Hustler On Demand Subscription27 $19.95 No Change TEN On Demand Subscription27 $19.95 No Change SPORTS PACKAGES24 MLB Extra Innings @, MILS Direct Kick, NHL® Center Ice @, NBA League Pass, ESPN GamePlan, ESPN Full Court Call 1- 800 - XFINITY for pricing VIDEO EQUIPMENT Current Price New Price Eff. 12/20/14 Limited Basic Only Converter $1.00 No Change Digital Converter $2.50 No Change Remote Control $0.18 No Change HD Digital Converter (Limited Basic Only) $2.20 $2.30 Digital Adapter (Limited Basic Only - Primary Outlet, SO or HD) $0.00 No Change Digital Adapter (Limited Basic Only -1st and 2nd Additional Outlet, SO or HD) $0.00 No Change Digital Adapter (Limited Basic Only - 3rd Additional Outlet and above, SD or HD) $0.50 No Change CableCARD (first card in device) $0.00 No Change CableCARD (second card in same device) $1.00 No Change Initial Installation After Initial of Service Installation of Service INSTALLATION FEES (PER OCCURRENCE UNLESS NOTED) Current Price New Price Eff. 01/01/15 Current Price New Price Eff. 01/01/15 Unwired Home28, 29(Standard Installation) $32.00 No Change WA WA Wired Home28, 29 (Standard Installation) $32.00 No Change N/A WA Two Products3o $80.00 No Change WA WA Three Products3l $90.00 No Change WA WA Installation of each Additional Outlet $13.35 $14.40 $32.15 $33.20 Activation of each Additional Outlet $5.60 $6.10 $22.05 $22.95 Relocate Additional Outlet $13.35 $14.50 $28.55 $30.30 Connect VCR/DVD $7.90 $7.75 $16.35 $19.00 Current New Price Price Eff. 01/01/15 Upgrade /Downgrade of Service (No in -home visit required) $1.99 $0.00 Upgrade DVR Service $26.30 $28.45 Upgrade of Service (In -home visit required) $26.30 $28.45 Downgrade of Service (In -home visit required) $12.05 $12.40 Hourly Service Charge29 (For custom installation work) $33.20 $35.80 In -Home Service Visit (XFINITY TV) $32.10 $37.05 REACTIVATION FEES (NO IN -HOME VISIT REQUIRED -PER OCCURRENCE UNLESS NOTED) Current Price New Price Eff. 01/01/15 Office reactivation for XFINITY Internet $6.00 No Change Office reactivation for XFINITY Voice $6.00 No Change Office reactivation for XFINITY TV $6.00 No Change WER M8 yL' b MISCELLANEOUS FEES (PER OCCURRENCE UNLESS NOTED) Current Price New Price Eff.12/20/14 Customer -Owned Video Equipment Credit (See www.comcast.com /equipmentpolicy for additional information) $2.50 No Change Regional Sports Fee32 (per month) N/A $1.00 Service Protection Plan33(per month) Inside home wiring protection for cable TV, high -speed internet and phone services $3.95 $4.95 X1 Platform Upgrade Fee $49.99 No Change Field Collection Charge Visit to customer's residence required to collect past due balance or unreturned equipment $25.00 No Change Returned Payment Item (each) $20.00 No Change Late Fee 5% of overdue balance No Change Convenience Fee —Agent For payment made by phone with a Customer Care Representative $5.99 No Change Unreturned or Damaged Equipment Fees34 Replacement No (per piece) Cost Change Self Install Kit35 $15.00 No Change Self Install Kit Shipping and Handling (Standard Shipping) $9.95 No Change Self Install Kit Shipping and Handling (Priority Shipping) $29.95 No Change Accessory Shipping and Handling $5.95 No Change TV Guide® Weekly Magazine (per month) $4.20 No Change Certain services available separately or as a part of other levels of service. Comcast service is subject to Comcast's standard terms and conditions of service. Unless otherwise specified, prices shown are the monthly charge for the corresponding service, equipment or package. Prices shown do not include applicable taxes, franchise fees, FCC fees, Regulatory Recovery Fee, Public Access fees, other state or local fees or other applicable charges (e.g., per -call toll or international charges). After a notice of an increase in price, you may change your level of service at no additional charge for a period of 30 days from the effective date of the change. Please refer to your billing statement for your Local Franchising Authority's name and address. Prices, services and features are subject to change. If you are a video service customer and you own a compatible digital converter or CableCARD device, please call 1- 800 - XFINITY for pricing information or visit www .comcast.com /equipmentpolicy. For information about XFINITY policies and terms of service, go to www.comcast.com/ policies. 02014 Comcast. All rights reserved. 1 Requires a Voice /Data Modem, except for HD Complete Triple Play. 2 XFINITY Home Secure 300 and XFINITY Home 350 requires 2 year agreement with early termination fee if terminated prior to end of term. For additional information on XFINITY Home Security go to www.xfinity.com /home. 3 SurePrice only available for 12 months to Quad Play customers with Starter XF Triple Play, Preferred XF Triple Play and HD Preferred XF Triple Play customers after 12 month promotional pricing with 12 month contract. SurePrice only available for 12 months to Quad Play customers with HD Premier XF Triple Play and HD Complete XF Triple Play customers after 24 month promotional pricing with 24 month contract. 4 SurePrice only available for 12 months to XF Triple Play or XFINITY Latino Paquete Triple, Blast Plus with HBO® Double Play, Internet Plus, Preferred XF Double Play, XFINITY 2300 Latino, XFINITY 2450 Latino and XFINITY 2600 Latino customers after 12 month promotional package. 5 AnyRoom® DVR Service is included with HD Premier Triple Play and HD Complete Triple Play if AnyRoom® DVR Service is installed on primary outlet. 6 Requires digital converter or CableCARD and Limited Basic. 7 Requires Digital Starter. 8 Requires HD Technology Fee. Digital Additional Outlet Service required for DVR Service on additional outlets. Not available to customers with Limited Basic only. 9 Sold only with Digital Additional Outlet Service for up to 3 TVs, maximum 3 clients per household. Requires HD Technology Fee and professional installation. Not available to customers with Limited Basic only. 10 Not available to Limited Basic only customers. Digital service tier on additional outlet corresponds to digital service tier on primary outlet. 11 Not available to customers with Limited Basic only. Must subscribe to HD Technology Fee to receive HD programming. 12 Requires HD Technology Fee. 13 Not available in all areas. May require installation and non - refundable installation charge. 14 Requires digital adapter, CableCARD or digital converter. 15 Requires purchase of Limited Basic. 16 Franchise Related Costs are costs associated with providing public, educational and /or government access facilities and equipment and /or other related costs in your community. 17 Requires digital converter and purchase of Limited Basic and cannot be combined with Expanded Basic. Family Tier programming included in Digital Services except for XFINITY TV Latino. 18 Requires Digital Starter or XFINITY TV 450 Latino. 19 Applicable with a subscription to any level of digital service. Includes a customer - owned video equipment credit of $2.50. An additionsl charge will apply for additions! CableCARDs in the same device. 20 Includes digital adapter and remote. Digital service tier on additional outlet corresponds to digital service tier on primary outlet. Does not include access to On Demand content, premium channels or programming guide. Not available to customers with Limited Basic only. 21 Requires Digital Economy on primary outlet. Does not include access to On Demand content, premium channels or on screen programming guide. 22 Requires Family Tier on primary outlet. Does not include access to On Demand content, premium channels or on screen programming guide. 23 Requires XFINITY TV Latino on primary outlet. Does not include access to On Demand content, premium channels or on screen programming guide. 24 Requires digital converter and Limited Basic. Sports packages will automatically renew at the start of each season at that season's full- season early -bird rate, provided Comcast still carries the package. Subscription will automatically be billed in 4 total payments. Call 1- 800 - XFINITY to cancel subscription or automatic renewal up to 30 days into the season. Charges are non - refundable after the first 30 days of the season. Other restrictions may apply. Customers, enrolled in the auto - renewal program moving to another Comcast serviceable address and continuing service with Comcast in or out of season, will remain enrolled in the auto - renewal program. 25 Price of Pay- Per -View and On Demand Movie or Event is displayed prior to the completion of the Pay- Per -View or On Demand ordering process. 26 Requires digital converter and Limited Basic to receive StreampixTM on television. Streampx- included with the following tiers of service: HD Preferred Plus XF Triple Play, HD Premier XF Triple Play or HD Complete XF Triple Play. HD content requires subscription to HD Technology Fee. Streaming to !OS device requires XFINITYTM TV app, Internet service with bandwidth of at least 600 Kbps and a subscription to Limited Basic. Streaming to laptop /computer requires equipment meeting minimum requirements posted at http: / /customer.comcast.com /help- and - support/internet/requirements -to- run-xfinity- internet- service /, Internet service with bandwidth of at least 600 Kbps and a subscription to Limited Basic. 27 Requires Limited Basic and digital converter. Not available in all areas. 28 Does not include installation charges for Extreme 150 Internet Service, Extreme 505 Internet Service, XFINITY Home Security, Wireless Networking, XFINITY Internet or XFINITY Voice activation fees. 29 Standard /Product installations include video installations up to 125 feet from existing Comcast plant, unless noted differently in the local franchise agreement. Custom installations include installations which require in -wall wiring or installations in extensive drop ceilings, basements, or crawl spaces. 30 Includes two of the following installations: XFINITY TV - Unwired or Wired Home Standard Installation, XFINITY Internet - Professional Internet Installation or XFINITY Voice - Standard Installation. Does not include Extreme 505 or Extreme 150 Internet Service installation charge, wireless networking activation or fees. 31 Includes up to three outlets, XFINITY TV - Unwired or Wired Home Standard Installation, XFINITY Internet - Professional Internet Installation and XFINITY Voice - Standard Installation. Does not include Extreme 505 or Extreme 150 Internet Service installation charge, wireless networking or activation fees. 32 Applies to XFINITY TV Digital Starter and above and XFINITY TV 450 Latino. 33 See http: / /www.comcast.com /spp for information on Service Protection Plan. 34 Contact 1- 800 - XFINITY for questions regarding equipment replacement charges. 35 Does not apply to CableCARD Self Install Kit. j L � SA8EF1 M9 XFINITY* CHANNEL LINE -UP Limited Basic 2 WGBH -2 (PBS) 3 HSN 4 WBZ -4 (CBS) 5 WCVB -5 (ABC) 6 NECN 7 WHDH -7 (NBC) 9 Public Access Channel 10 WWDP (ShopHQ) 12 WLVI -56 (CW) 13 WFXT -25 (FOX) 14 WSBK myTV38 (MYTV) 15 WBPX -68 (ION) 16 WGBX -44 (PBS) 17 WUNI -27 (UNI) 18 WBIN (IND) 19 WNEU -60 (Telemundo) 20 WMFP -62 (IND) 21 WUTF -66 (UniMas) 22 Educational Access 23 WYDN -48 (Daystar) 44 C -SPAN 48 Jewelry Television 58 QVC 98 RTPi 99 Government Access Channel 183 Jewelry Television 184 XFINITY Latino 209 WGBH World 217 WGBH Kids 229 Trinity Broadcasting Network 237 WGBH Create 268 CatholicTV 283 Leased Access 288 WBIN -Live Well Network 289 WBIN WeatherNation 290 WNEU - Exitos 291 WLVI -TCN 292 WCVB McTV 295 WYDN -48 (Daystar) 296 WFXT - MOVIES! 297 WHDH -This TV 299 WUNI -LATV 300 WFXZ -24 (Mundo Fox) 640 XFINITY Latino 721 WFXZ -24 (Mundo Fox) 724 WUNI -LATV 791 QVC HO 801 WGBX -44 (PBS) HD 802 WGBH -2 (PBS) HD 803 WBPX -68 (ION) HD 804 WBZ -4 (CBS) HD 805 WCVB -5 (ABC) HD 806 WFXT -25 (FOX) HD 807 WHOH -7 (NBC) HD 808 WLVI -56 (CW) HD 810 NECN HD 811 WBIN (IND) HD 813 WMFP -62 (IND) HD 814 WSBK myTV38 (MyTV) HD 815 WNEU -60 (Telemundo) HD 816 WUNI -27 (UNI) HO 817 WUTF -66 (UniMas) HD 818 WWDP (ShopHQ) HO 906 HSN HD 59 AMC 60 Cartoon Network 61 Comedy Central 62 Syfy 63 Animal Planet 64 TV Land 65 NBC Sports Network 66 History 68 BET 69 Golf Channel 71 Hallmark Channel 88 HSN2 96 Travel Channel 182 TVGN 186 truTV 199 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries 200 MoviePlex 208 Hallmark Channel 211 Esquire Network 215 WE tv 216 Oxygen 218 Sprout 234 Inspiration Network 235 UP 238 EWTN Expanded Basic 241 BBC America 1 On Demand 24 Disney Channel 25 Nickelodeon 26 ABC Family 28 MTV 29 VH1 30 FX 31 TBS 32 HGTV 33 TNT 34 E! 35 USA 36 Lifetime 37 A &E 38 TLC 39 Discovery Channel 40 Food Network 41 Fox News 42 CNN 43 CNN Headline News 45 Bloomberg TV 46 CNBC 47 The Weather Channel 49 ESPN 50 ESPN2 51 NESN 52 Comcast SportsNet 55 Spike TV 56 EWTN 57 Bravo 242 H2 243 FYI 247 C -SPAN2 249 C -SPAN3 250 Fox Sports 1 251 MSNBC 252 Investigation Discovery 256 FXX 267 GSN 270 Lifetime Movie Network 284 Fox Business Network 333 XFINITY 3D" 784 Travel Channel HO 787 Esquire Network HD 788 Lifetime Movie Network HO 789 Fox Business Network HO 790 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries HO 794 Bravo HD 795 CNBC HD 797 FYI HD 799 WE tv HD 823 Discovery HD 824 Disney HD 825 Nick HO 826 ABC Family HD 827 MTV HD 828 Palladia 829 VH1 HD 830 FX HD 831 TBS HD 832 HGTV HO 833 TNT HD 834 E! HD 835 USA HD 836 Lifetime HO 837 A &E HD 839 Velocity HO 841 Fox News HD 842 CNN HO 843 CNN Headline News HD 846 Universal HD 847 The Weather Channel HD 848 Golf Channel HD 849 ESPN HO 850 ESPN2 HD 851 NESN HO 852 Comcast SportsNet HO 854 Food Network HD 855 Spike TV HD 858 Comedy Central HD 859 AMC HD 860 Cartoon Network HD 862 Syfy HD 863 Animal Planet HO 865 NBC Sports Network HO 867 TLC HD 872 History HD 901 MSNBC HD 902 truTV HD 905 BET HD 907 Hallmark HD 43 CNN Headline News 47 The Weather Channel 210 National Geographic 218 Sprout 221 Discovery Family Channel 222 Disney XD 224 TeenNick 227 Science Channel 240 DIY 247 C -SPAN2 792 Disney XD HD 821 National Geographic HD 824 Disney HD 825 Nick HD 832 HGTV HO 843 CNN Headline News HD 847 The Weather Channel HO 854 Food Network HD 866 Science Channel HD Digital Economy (Includes Limited Basic) 24 Disney Channel 34 E! 35 USA 36 Lifetime 37 A &E 39 Discovery Channel 40 Food Network 41 Fox News 42 CNN 47 The Weather Channel 56 EWTN 59 AMC 908 UP HD 60 Cartoon Network 909 Investigation 61 Comedy Central Discovery HD 63 Animal Planet 910 H2 HO 64 TV Land 916 Bloomberg TV HO 66 History 920 BBC America HD 68 BET 921 Oxygen HD 71 Hallmark Channel 924 FXX HD 182 TVGN 925 Fox Sports 1 HD 186 truTV 208 Hallmark Channel Family Tier 238 EWTN 24 Disney Channel 242 H2 25 Nickelodeon 247 C -SPAN2 32 HGTV 823 Discovery HD 40 Food Network 824 Disney HO 835 USA HO 837 A &E HD 841 Fox News HD 842 CNN HD 854 Food Network HD 859 AMC HD 863 Animal Planet HD 872 History HO 905 BET HD 907 Hallmark HO 910 H2 HD XFINITY TV 300 Latino 25 Nickelodeon 26 ABC Family 28 MTV 29 VH1 30 FX 32 HGTV 38 TLC 43 CNN Headline News 46 CNBC 55 Spike TV 57 Bravo 62 Syfy 88 HSN2 96 Travel Channel 200 MoviePlex 211 Esquire Network 213 Turner Classic Movies 214 TV One 215 WE tv 218 Sprout 226 OWN 236 The Word Network 241 BBC America 251 MSNBC 256 FXX 267 GSN 270 Lifetime Movie Network 284 Fox Business Network 663 Encore Espanol 784 Travel Channel HO 787 Esquire Network HD 788 Lifetime Movie Network HD 789 Fox Business Network HD 794 Bravo HD 795 CNBC HD 799 WE tv HD 825 Nick HO 826 ABC Family HD 827 MTV HD 828 Palladia 829 VH1 HD 830 FX HD 832 HGTV HD 839 Velocity HD 843 CNN Headline News HD 846 Universal HD 855 Spike TV HO 862 Syfy HD 867 TLC HD 901 MSNBC HD 903 Turner Classic Movies HO 912 TV One HD 920 BBC America HD 924 FXX HD XFINITY TV 450 Latino (Includes Digital Economy, XFINITY TV 300 Latino and XFINITY TV Latino) 31 TBS 33 TNT 49 ESPN 50 ESPN2 51 NESN 52 Comcast SportsNet 65 NBC Sports Network 69 Golf Channel 234 Inspiration Network 250 Fox Sports 1 831 TBS HD 833 TNT HD 848 Golf Channel HD 849 ESPN HD 850 ESPN2 HO 851 NESN HD 852 Comcast SportsNet HO 865 NBC Sports Network HD 925 Fox Sports 1 HD Digital Preferred 1 On Demand 125 RLTV 137 SEC Network 176 Ovation 187 Revolt 190 BBC World 191 BabyFirst TV Americas 193 Smithsonian Channel SA8EF1 MA XFINITY° CHANNEL LINE -UP (conti 196 Jewish Life TV (JLTV) 197 Encore Family 198 REELZ 201 SundanceTV 202 Flix 203 Encore Action 204 Encore Classic 205 Encore Suspense 206 indieplex 207 Encore Westerns 210 National Geographic 212 IFC 214 TV One 220 Nicktoons 221 Discovery Family Channel 222 Disney XD 223 Nick Jr. 224 TeenNick 225 retroplex 226 OWN 227 Science Channel 228 Nick Too 230 Discovery Fit and Health 231 pivot 232 Nat Geo WILD 233 Destination America 236 The Word Network 239 Cooking Channel 240 DIY 244 Disney Junior 245 Weatherscan Local 248 ESPNews 253 American Heroes Channel 254 Al Jazeera America 255 Outdoor Channel 257 NBA TV 259 NHL Network 260 TVG 261 CBS Sports Network 265 NFL Network 269 MLB Network 271 fuse 272 MTV Hits 273 MTV2 274 Centric 275 VH1 Soul 276 CMT Pure Country 277 VH1 Classic 279 Great American Country 280 MTV Jams 281 LOGO 282 CMT 286 ESPNU 326 Encore 599 NBA TV 686 Mnet 705 Mun2 711 Tr3s 715 NFL Network 719 Galavision 783 AXS TV 785 Encore HD 792 Disney XD HD 793 Fuse HD 796 ESPNews HD 798 IFC HD 821 National Geographic HD 822 NHL Network HO 853 NFL Network HD 856 CBS Sports Network HD 864 CMT HO 866 Science Channel HD 900 ESPNU HD 904 MGM HD 911 Destination America HD 912 TV One HD 913 NBA TV HD 914 MLB Network HD 915 Ovation HO 922 Nat Geo Wild HD 928 SEC Network HD Sports Entertainment 192 beiN Sports (English) 194 PAC 12 195 Outside TV 213 Turner Classic Movies 248 ESPNews 255 Outdoor Channel 257 NBA TV 258 ESPN Classic 259 NHL Network 260 TVG 261 CBS Sports Network 262 FCS Atlantic 263 FCS Central 264 FCS Pacific 265 NFL Network 266 Tennis Channel 269 MLB Network 278 FX Movie Channel 285 Big Ten Network 286 ESPNU 287 NFL RedZone 599 NBA TV 715 NFL Network 726 beiN Sports (Spanish) 796 ESPNews HD 822 NHL Network HO 838 Tennis Channel HD 853 NFL Network HD 856 CBS Sports Network HD 885 Big Ten Network HD 899 NFL RedZone HD 900 ESPNU HD Package 903 Turner Classic 126 Crime and Investigation 127 Military History Channel 128 SportsNet NY (OOM) 130 Comcast SportsNet Chicago (DOM) 133 Comcast SportsNet Bay Area (DOM) 135 ESPN Goal Line 136 The Sportsman Channel Movies HD 913 NBA TV HO 914 MLB Network HD Music Choice" 501 -550 Channel Information Available on musicchoice.com Pay- Per -View 399 in Demand HD 401 -402 Home Theater 435 Penthouse TV 451 Playboy 452 Juicy 453 VIVID 457 TEN 458 XTSY 459 Hustler 8001n Demand HD Sports Pay- Per -View 591 -596 ESPN Fullcourt/ GamePlan 600 NBA LP PRE 601 -610 MLS -NBA TEAM 1 -10 612 TEAM HD 621 -634 MLB -NHL GAME 635 GAME HD 636 GAME 2 HD/ TEAM HD Digital Premium 301 HBO 302 HB02 303 HBO Signature 304 HBO Family 305 HBO Comedy 306 HBO Zone 307 HBO Latino 321 Starz 322 Starz Edge 323 Starz InBlack 324 Starz Kids & Family 325 Starz Cinema 327 Starz Comedy 338 5 StarMAX 339 OuterMAX 340 MovieMAX 341 Cinemax 342 MoreMAX 343 ActionMAX 344 ThrillerMAX 361 Showtime 362 Showtime 2 363 Showtime Showcase 364 Showtime Extreme 365 Showtime Beyond 366 Flix 381 The Movie Channel 382 TMC Xtra 451 Playboy Channel' 771 HBO Signature HD 773 HBO Latino HD 775 HBO Zone HO 868 Cinemax HD 870 HBO HD 871 HB02 HD 873 Starz Edge HD 874 Starz Kids & Family HD 875 Starz HO 876 Starz Comedy HD 877 Showtime HO 878 Showtime 2 HD 880 Showtime Extreme HD 883 TMC HD 884 TMC Xtra HO International Channels" 134 Willow Plus 679 Rai Italia 680 TV Globo 681 SIC 682 PFC 685 Willow Plus 688 TV5MONDE 701 Zee TV 702 CTI -Zhong Tian 703 RTN XFINITY TV Latino 641 TBN Enlace USA 642 Telefe Internacional 643 TeleFormula 644 Pasiones 645 TV Chile 646 Nuestra Tele 647 VideoRola 648 Fox Life 649 TVE East 650 TV Venezuela 652 Telehit 653 Ritmoson Latino 654 Bandamax 655 De Pelicula 656 De Pelicula Clasico 657 SUR Peru 658 VME Kids 659 Canal SUR 660 Once Mexico 661 Multimedios Television 662 Mexicanal 666 HITN 667 Gran Cine 668 EWTN Espanol 670 Ecuavisa Internacional 673 Caracol TV 674 Canal 52MX 675 CineSony 678 LAS 704 Supercanal Caribe 705 Mun2 706 Discovery en espanol 707 Cine Latino 708 FOX Deportes 709 CNN en Espanol 711 Tr3s 712 Viendo Movies 713 Cine Mexicano 716 History en espanol 717 WAPA America 718 Telemicro Internacional 719 Galavision 720 ESPN Deportes 722 BabyFirst TV (Spanish) 723 CentroAmericana 725 Discovery Familia 726 beiN Sports (Spanish) 727 UniMas West 728 Univision West 757 Television Dominicana Some restrictions apply. Not all programming is available in all areas. Digital capable equipment is required to receive any channel. High- definition capable equipment is required to receive high- definition channels. Additional equipment fees may apply. 'A subscription to Playboy Channel digital service is required to receive this channel. Music Choice - A minimum subscription to Limited Basic and a digital converter required to "Available for individual purchase only. receive these channels. ^Requires 3D TV, Comcast digital converter with 3D capability and subscription to 3D Technology Fee. q Lq SA8EF1 MB S�O�N� (RR cG,/ 2'�'. Z AOO O P1ANNING GP 4 C 1�7 zr BOSTON REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Frank DePaola, Acting MassDOT Secretary and CEO and MPO Chairman Karl H. Quackenbush, Executive Director, MPO Staff December 3, 2014 Mr. John Arena Chair, Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell St. Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Re: Development Process and Milestones —FFYs 2016 -19 TIP Dear Mr. Arena: The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is beginning its annual process of developing the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for federal fiscal years (FFYs) 2016 -19. As you know, the TIP is the short -term capital program that funds transportation projects in the Boston region. I am writing to invite your municipality to participate in this process, and to inform you of significant milestones. Our goal is to endorse the final TIP on June 25, 2015. This year's TIP process will coincide with developing the next Long -Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Charting Progress to 2040, which will provide a 25- year vision for transportation in Boston metropolitan area. In the LRTP, the MPO sets priorities for future federally funded transportation investments that will guide project selection through the TIP. This year's process for producing the TIP is similar to last year's. First, each municipality should identify the person who will communicate, on behalf of that municipality, directly with the MPO staff's TIP Manager, Sean Pfalzer, in developing this important document. According to our records, the current TIP Contact for Reading is George Zambouras. If this information is no longer accurate, please notify Sean (contact information below) by December 19, 2014, with the name of your new TIP contact. The major milestones in this year's TIP development schedule are listed below. An asterisk ( *) indicates the steps that municipalities are responsible for completing by the dates indicated. Identify New TIP Contacts December 21* Complete Project Funding Application Forms January 30* Complete Project Evaluations February 27 Submit Municipal Feedback on Project Evaluations March 20* Post First -Tier List and Staff Recommendation March 26 Discuss First -Tier List and Staff Recommendation with MPO April 2, 16 and 30 Release Draft FFYs 2015 -18 TIP for Public Review May 7 VM i State Transportation Building • Ten Park Plaza, Suite 2150 • Boston, MA 02116 -3968 Tel. (617) 973 -7100 - Fax (617) 973 -8855 - TTY (617) 973 -7089 - www.bostonmpo.org The MPO will host two outreach sessions to discuss the TIP development process —one on December 16, 2014 in Braintree, at Braintree Town Hall, from 9:00 -11:00 AM; and another on January 6, 2014, in Malden, at Malden City Hall, from 9:00 -11:00 AM. At these meetings, MPO staff will explain the development steps, with a focus on the responsibilities of municipalities' TIP contacts. We strongly encourage all municipalities to send a representative to one of these two sessions. As a reminder, municipal representatives are invited to attend and participate in all MPO meetings. A flyer with details about these public sessions is enclosed. You may reach Sean Pfalzer at spfalzer @ctps.org, or 617- 973 -7107. Sean can answer any questions you might have regarding the TIP and its development. More information is available on the MPO website, at http: / /www.ctps.org /Drupal /tip. Sincerely, Karl Quackenbush Executive Director KQ /N R/n r Encl. The MPO will host two outreach sessions to discuss the TIP development process —one on December 16, 2014 in Braintree, at Braintree Town Hall, from 9:00 -11:00 AM; and another on January 6, 2014, in Malden, at Malden City Hall, from 9:00 -11:00 AM. At these meetings, MPO staff will explain the development steps, with a focus on the responsibilities of municipalities' TIP contacts. We strongly encourage all municipalities to send a representative to one of these two sessions. As a reminder, municipal representatives are invited to attend and participate in all MPO meetings. A flyer with details about these public sessions is enclosed. You may reach Sean Pfalzer at spfaizer @ctps.org, or 617- 973 -7107. Sean can answer any questions you might have regarding the TIP and its development. More information is available on the MPO website, at http: / /www.ctps.org /Drupal /tip. Sincerely, Karl Quackenbush Executive Director KQ /NR /nr Encl. YM 1, Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization Public Regional Transportation Discussion Sessions Each year the MPO develops two plans to program the transportation planning studies and projects it will fund for the coming years. These are known as the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The MPO is hosting two public discussions to explain how the UPWP and TIP will be developed this year and to hear your views. To learn more, visit www.bostonmpo.org or follow us on Twitter- @Boston Region MPO. MPO staff will discuss the background, steps, and schedule for developing the next UPWP and TIP documents.We will also gather your ideas about transportation priorities, and explain how your feedback will be used and when there will be additional opportunities for public input. MPO meeting sites are accessible to people with disabilities and are near public transportation. Upon request (preferably two weeks in advance of the meeting), every effort will be made to provide accommodations such as assistive listening devices, materials in accessible formats and in languages other than English, and interpreters of American Sign Language and other languages. Please contact the MPO staff at 617.973.7100 (voice), 617.973.7089 (TTY), 617.973.8855 (fax), or publicinformation @ctps.org (email). r7rpN RF r ti rn OZ BOO tiQ PF /4V pl O�GP ANNING Workshop Information Tuesday, December 16 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Braintree Town Hall Johnson Chambers (2nd Floor) 798 Washington Street Braintree, MA 02184 Tuesday, January 6 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Malden City Hall 6th Floor Conference Room, Room 625 -627 200 Pleasant Street Malden MA 02148 For detailed schedules of the public transportation services available for getting to and from the meeting, please visit the MBTA's website, www.mbta.com, or call MBTA Customer Service at 617.222.3200 or 800.392.6100, or via TTY at 617.222.5146. Driving directions can be generated from Google Map (https:Hmaps.google.com). L4 M2 SOON REG COs, s: �!O,L December 2014 m o Get Involved with Your Region's p ��'T Transportation Improvement Program! ��PIANNING ��G The Transportation Improvement Program, commonly referred to as the TIP, prioritizes how federal money is spent on infrastructure projects throughout the 101 cities and towns in the Boston Region. The MPO develops a TIP each year that allocates money to projects for the next four years. These projects preserve our transportation system, provide safe transportation for all modes, enhance livability, and improve mobility. Types of projects include: • Maintenance and expansion of the public transit system • Construction of shared -use paths • Improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists • Reconstruction of highways • Improvements to roadways and intersections Opportunities to Get Involved To determine which projects to fund over the next four federal fiscal years, the MPO collaborates with municipalities, state agencies, MAPC subregional groups, members of the public, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders, who can get involved in any of the following ways. In December and January: Municipalities are invited to submit project funding requests and communicate their priorities to the MPO via their designated TIP Contacts. The MPO sponsors events for project advocates and members of the public to learn about the TIP process and how to support their local and regional transportation priorities. In March and April. • Municipalities have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the results of project evaluations. They can also communicate their local priorities to the MAPC subregional groups, which are represented on the MPO. In May and June: • Members of the public review and comment on the draft TIP document. Stay informed about the TIP development process and opportunities to participate by visiting the MPO's TIP website at www.bostonmpo.org /drupal/TIP or by following the MPO on Twitter @BostonRegionMPO. M "I q TIP Resources to Facilitate Participation The TIP is described in detail at www.bostonmpo.org /Drupal /tip. Other sources of information on the TIP and how to get involved include: 1) A list of the TIP Contacts for each of 101 cities and towns in the Boston Region, which is available at bostonmpo.org /Drupal/ data /pdf /plans/TIP/TIP_Contacts.pdf 2) The TIP Interactive Database, which displays maps of and detailed information on all TIP projects, including those being considered for funding in future TIPS. Each project has a Project Funding Application Form that contains information on livability, mobility, and safety improvements. This database can be accessed at bostonmpo.org /apps /tipl 1/tip—query.html. 3) Information on the TIP Evaluation Criteria and the scoring system used by the MPO to evaluate projects and help inform transportation investment decisions. The scoring sheet is available at bostonmpo.org /Drupal/ data / pdf / plans /TIP/TIP_Evaluation_Scoring.pdf 4) Information about how the implementation of transportation improvement projects is coordinated with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Chapter 2 of the MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide provides a detailed overview of the project development process, including project design and construction, and is available at massdot. state. ma. us / Portals /8 /docs /designGuide /CH_2_a.pdf 5) Contact information for MPO Staff: Sean Pfalzer, TIP Manager, Boston Region MPO Staff Phone: 617.973.7107 Email: spfalzer @ctps.org USmail: State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150 Boston, MA 02116 -3968 TIP Resources to Facilitate Participation The TIP is described in detail at www.bostonmpo.org /Drupal /tip. Other sources of information on the TIP and how to get involved include: 1) A list of the TIP Contacts for each of 101 cities and towns in the Boston Region, which is available at bostonmpo.org /Drupal/ data /pdf /plansMP/TIP_Contacts.pdf 2) The TIP Interactive Database, which displays maps of and detailed information on all TIP projects, including those being considered for funding in future TIPS. Each project has a Project Funding Application Form that contains information on livability, mobility, and safety improvements. This database can be accessed at bostonmpo.org /apps /tipl 1/tip—query.html. 3) Information on the TIP Evaluation Criteria and the scoring system used by the MPO to evaluate projects and help inform transportation investment decisions. The scoring sheet is available at bostonmpo.org /Drupal/ data / pdf / plans /TIPMP_Evaluation_Scoring.pdf 4) Information about how the implementation of transportation improvement projects is coordinated with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Chapter 2 of the MassDOT Project. Development and Design Guide provides a detailed overview of the project development process, including project design and construction, and is available at massdot. state. ma. us / Portals /8 /docs /designGuide /CH_2_a.pdf 5) Contact information for MPO Staff: Sean Pfalzer, TIP Manager, Boston Region MPO Staff Phone: 617.973.7107 Email: spfalzer @ctps.org US mail: State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150 Boston, MA 02116 -3968 qrellip L-,I c bn s Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 2:04 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: FiOS TV Notice Attachments: Customer Notice - Juce TV.pdf BOS packet Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanager @ci. reading. ma. us (P) 781 - 942 -9043, (F) 781 - 942 -9037 www.readingma. gov; Please fill out our brief customer service survey at: http:// readingma- survey.virtualtownhall .net /survey /sid /ff5d3a5fO3e8eb60/ Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED From: Reddish, Jill M [mailto:i ill. m. reddish (-@verizon.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 10:12 AM To: Reddish, Jill M Subject: ROS TV Notice Dear municipal Official, This is to notify you about a change to FiOS* TV programming. The provider of Juce TV, channel 289, has advised Verizon that it will terminate distribution of Juce TV on or after December 31, 2014. Verizon will notify subscribers of this change through onscreen messaging beginning on or around December 5, 2014, and by bill message in the January 2015 billing cycle. A sample customer notice is attached. Access to the ROS` TV channel lineup is available 24/7 online at verizon.com /fiostvchannels. We realize that our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best choice and value in the industry. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Jill Reddish ROS TV- Sr. Staff Consultant Franchise Management - NE 617 342 0558 ROS® TV Programming Change On or after December 31, 2014, channel 289, Juce TV, was removed from the FiOS® TV lineup. N Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 1:12 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Modular Proposal - Please Read! For BOS next week Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanaaer @ci.readina. ma. us (P) 781 - 942 -9043; (F) 781 - 942 -9037 www.readingma.gov; Please fill out our brief customer service survey at: http:// readinp,ma- survey.virtualtownhall .net /survey /sid /ff5d3a5fO3e8eb60/ Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED From: Eric Gaffen [mailto:, Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 1:07 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Modular Proposal - Please Read! Dear John, Marsie, Daniel, John and Kevin, I am writing you today to express my strong support for the modular classroom proposal you will hear about on Wednesday, January 21st. Rather than send a generic letter, I will keep this short and sweet: I have a son, Josh, in K at Joshua Eaton and he is currently in a classroom of 25 and next year that number will be 26 or 27 if this plan is not approved ASAP for Fall 2015 delivery. It is simply unacceptable to me that my son and the other Kindergartners at Joshua Eaton have these expanded classes when the rest of the school system is mostly 20 or 21. While his current teachers are tremendous, it is clear the added children strains their ability to teach. I simply want my son to have a reasonable class size in 1 st grade and an equitable opportunity to access the grade 1 curriculum. Thanks for your attention and I hope you vote in favor of supporting this proposal. Thank you, Eric Gaffen 15 Hemlock Road q C) L-I &,3"5 Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 3:04 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Please support special Town Meeting February 23rd For BOS packet Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanaaer@ci. readina. ma. us (P) 781 - 942 -9043, (F) 781 - 942 -9037 www.readingma.gov; Please fill out our brief customer service survey at: http:/ /readingma- survey.virtualtownhall .net /survey /sid /ff5d3a5fO3e8eb60/ Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED From: Sarah Maxam rmailto Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 2:22 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Please support special Town Meeting February 23rd Dear Board of Selectman, My name is Sarah Doane. I am a teacher at the Coolidge Middle School and also a parent of a kindergarten student at Joshua Eaton. I'm writing in hopes that you will vote in favor of holding a special Town Meeting on February 23rd in regards to modular classrooms. My son is currently in a class size of 25 students for kindergarten. This is already an unacceptable number at this precious age when reading and writing begins. To make matters worse, there are at least 5 additional known children attending private kindergartens this year. Without adding a modular classroom at Eaton, there will not be enough space to add a proposed fourth 1st grade classroom next year. This would mean class sizes of 26/27+ for the first graders at Eaton next year. I've been teaching in Reading for 13 years. I moved here 9 years ago specifically because I wanted to raise my children in a town with a strong school system. Class sizes of 25+ are not characteristics of a good school system. It is completely disheartening, unacceptable and needs attention now. I urge you to please support a special Town Meeting so that modular classrooms have a chance to move forward. The children of Reading deserve this opportunity for their education. Thank you for your time, Sarah Doane qP Schena, Paula From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:55 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Modular classrooms For BOS packet - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Katie Varney mai Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 9:25 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Brian Varney Subject: Modular classrooms Hello, My name is Katherine Varney, I am a parent of three elementary aged students at Joshua Eaton Elementary School. I would like to notify you, that I endorse the buying of the proposed modular classrooms in Reading. Having 27 -28 students in an already designated level three school is unacceptable. I ask for you to vote as such. Best, Katherine Varney 617 - 596 -4512 15 Pine Ridge Circle Reading MA 01867 Sent from my Whone ■ CHARLES D. BAKER GOVERNOR January 8, 2015 Z-"/,/-- & .5 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE • BOSTON, MA 02133 (617) 725 -4000 2!?!!! � Mr. Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. LeLacheur, Jr.: KARYN E. POLITO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR We are pleased to inform you that the Chapter 90 local transportation aid funding for Fiscal Year 2015 has increased from $200 million to $300 million statewide. This letter certifies that the Town of Reading's Chapter 90 apportionment for Fiscal Year 2015 has been increased from $605,869 to $908,803. This apportionment will automatically be incorporated into your existing 10 -Year Chapter 90 contract, which will soon be available on the MassDOT website. http:// www .massdot.state.ma.us /chapter90. We look forward to working closely with your community to ensure the continuing success of the Chapter 90 program in the years to come. Please feel free to contact Matthew Bamonte at (857) 368 -9151 with any questions you may have regarding the Chapter 90 program. Sincerely, Governor y P,