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To: Board of Selectmen
From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Date: January 21, 2016
RE: DRAFT Motions
5c) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on the second driveway request
on 126 -128 High Street.
Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the second driveway request on 126 -128
High Street, provided the proposed parking space, along the side of the house
identified as #128, be eliminated and the driveway configured as a one -way in and
one -way out to prevent vehicles from backing out onto the street.
5d) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on the second driveway request
on 315 Pearl Street.
Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the second driveway request on 315 Pearl
Street.
Se) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant for the Presidential Primary to
take place on March 1, 2016 from 7am to 8pm at the RMHS Field House, 62 Oakland
Road.
Move that the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant consisting of 14 Articles for the
2016 Annual Town Meeting to take place on April 25, 2016 at 7:30pm in the
Performing Arts Center, 62 Oakland Road.
8) Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective
bargaining litigation and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a
detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and will not reconvene in
Open Session.
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DRAFT - BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2016 AGENDAS 2016
112612016
Responsibility
Start time
January 26, 2016
Animal Control Bylaw
Miyares
7:30
Woburn Street housing project update (former
St. Agnes school)
LeLacheur
8:15
HEARING
Request for 2nd Driveway at 126 -128 High
Street
LeLacheur
9:00
HEARING
Request for 2nd Driveway at 315 Pearl Street
LeLacheur
9:15
HEARING
Close Warrant for April 25, 2016 Annual Town
Meeting and Close Warrant for Presidential
Primary
LeLacheur
9:30
FYI Budget
Ensminger
9:45
Executive Session
To discuss strategy with respect to collective
bargaining
LeLacheur
10:00
February 9, 2016
Office Hour
Arena
6:30
February 23, 2016
Joint meeting with CPDC: Reading Village 40B
project
Delios
7:30
Joint meeting with CPDC: Woburn St. Hsng
Delios
8:30
Joint meeting with CPDC: 4011 Districts
Delios
9:00
Town of Reading Financial Overview
LeLacheur
9:30
Local elections March 1, 2016
Tuesday
March 8, 2016
Office Hour
6:30
Board Reorganization
LeLacheur
7:00
Board Liaison Assignments
Chair
7:05
Project update - Library Building Committee
LeLacheur
7:30
Project update & committee overview -
Permanent Building Committee
LeLacheur
8:15
Preview - Annual Town Meeting
LeLacheur
9:00
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March 22, 2016
Town Accountant Quarterly Report
Angstrom
7:30
Board & Committee updates
8:00
Liaison Reports
8:00
HEARING
Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rates for FY17
(effective December 2016 billing)
LeLacheur
9:00
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Vote Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
LeLacheur
9:30
Office Hour
6:30
Board & Committee updates
7:30
Liaison Reports
7:30
Bylaw Committee - November 2016 Town Meeting
recommended Bylaw changes
Review Town Manager Goals
LeLacheur
9:00
,:
April 19, 2016
Board & Committee updates
7:30
Liaison Reports
7:30
Bylaw Committee - November 2016 Town Meeting
recommended Bylaw changes
Town Meeting April 25, 2016
Monday
Town Meeting April 28, 2016
Thursday
Town Meeting May 2, 2016
Monday
Town Meeting May 5, 2016
Thursday
May 3, 2016'.:
Office Hour
6:30
Board & Committee updates
7:30
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May 17, 2016
Board & Committee updates
7:30
Juiie'7, 2016
Office Hour
6:30
Board & Committee updates
7:30
June 21, 2016
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To: Board of Selectmen
From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Date: January 21, 2016
RE: BOS Agenda for January 2e
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Town Counsel Ray Miyares will be in to review the proposed Animal Control Bylaw that will be
presented to Town Meeting in April 2016. If you recall, last April we proposed and Town Meeting passed
minor revisions as requested by the Attorney General's office with the plan to do a wholesale overhaul
within the year. We deferred using November 2015 Town Meeting due to uncertainty concerning the
efforts to regionalize Animal Control with a handful of communities, because such an effort should
include the same bylaw in each participating community. Since then we have narrowed the list of
partners to only North Reading, and should that partnership be finalized in the coming months we will
propose that they adopt our Bylaw. A copy of the Bylaw as well as an invitation to attend your meeting
next week was sent out to all Town Meeting members earlier in the month.
Next will be a very preliminary review of a proposed housing project at the location of the former
school at St. Agnes on Woburn Street. This review is meant to be both informal and informational for
the Board and the community. On Wednesday of this week we learned more details including the fact
the applicant has not yet decided how to formally file the plans. As such we are not yet in a position to
notify abutters or know which path this project will take, aside from the notion it is described to us as a
so- called 'friendly 40B' project. We have a tentative plan that calls for the applicant to return to visit
with the Selectmen in late February - if the applicant has made decisions by then - and at that point we
would invite the neighborhood to participate.
Following will be two requests for second driveway permits, one at 126 -128 High Street and the other at
315 Pearl Street. Each application is in your packet. I expect to receive public safety comments early
next week, but in the event they are tied up with other matters I may ask you to leave the Hearings
open. Note that one applicant is a School Committee member, but there are no legal /ethical
implications.
Next there is a hearing set to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Since I previewed it with you
there has been one additional article added, for a prior years bill. We noticed recently that a copier
lease invoice included an amount from the past fiscal year — the vendor did not understand the issue
that would cause. There is a total of 14 Articles that should be completed in one or two nights of Town
Meeting. You will also be asked to close the Warrant for the Presidential Primary set for March 1`t,
which is the first article of Annual Town Meeting.
There is a time slot to discuss the FY17 budget, including any information that was gathered last night. I
have also scheduled an hour or more on your February 23 agenda to discuss in detail any policy or
scheduling issues. Specifically next week I'll ask your advice on the FY17 Town Manager's budget in front
of you.
First is how to allocate $28,900 that is currently surplus — almost all of those funds were created by a
last minute reduction in out of district school special education costs. I would suggest adding $2,000 to
the Library budget which simply puts them back to the average of all town departments. I list other
items below for you to consider, and certainly welcome any questions or suggestions. They are
presented in the order they appear in the budget.
Administrative Services
Pay & class funding — any amount
*Town Manager salary — BOS determines
Technology — any amount up to $5,000 for additional equipment
Public Services - none
Finance - none
Public Safety
Restore spare (vacant) crossing guard $8,500
Overtime (Police, Dispatch & Fire) — any amount
Public Works - none
Facilities
Painting — any amount minimum $5,000
OT —any amount
Public Library
Substitutes— any amount up to $5,500
*I have proposed my current FY16 hourly rate of pay extended to 40 hours/week as requested by the BOS
for the next fiscal year. HR has compiled data from most of our peer communities that is included in this
packet if the Board wishes to discuss the matter further.
Second is for the Board to determine other sources of revenue and ways to spend that money. The
inspections revolving fund does have an additional $125,000 available to spend in FY17, and at that rate
would spend down the balance of the fund in just under four years. There is no further significant
deposits expected to this fund, unless a new significant project happens in that time frame.
Lastly we do have an executive session scheduled to discuss collective bargaining.
Administrative Services
Boards and Committees
Board of Selectmen VASC
School Committee
School Space Committee
Regional School District
RMLD Commissioners
RMLDCAB
Bylaw Committee
Finance Committee
Library Building Committee
Permanent Building Committee
Community Groups /Communication
RCN Board of Directors
Cultural Council
Climate Advisory
Reading Ice Arena Authority
Walkable Reading
Celebration Committee
Other
Ad Hoc Firearms Safety Comm.
Animal Controls Appeal Comm.
Moderator
Rules Committee
Board of Registrars
Constables
Finance
Audit Committee
Retirement Board
Commissioners of Trust Funds
Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Comm.
Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments
May 2015
Sexton, Halsey
Ensminger, Arena
Berman, Halsey
Arena
Arena
Arena
Sexton
Berman, Arena
Berman
Berman, Sexton
Arena
Arena
Berman
Halsey
Berman
Berman
Halsey, Sexton
Ensminger
Ensminger
Ensminger
Ensminger
Ensminger
Public Services
Community Services
Council on Aging
Mystic Valley Elder Services
Board of Health
Recreation Committee
Fall Street Faire
Cust. of Soldiers &Sailors Graves
Community Development
CPDC
North Suburban Planning Council
Metro Area Planning Council
Economic Development Committee
Zoning Board of Appeals
Historical Commission
Historical District Commission
Conservation Commission
Reading Housing Authority
Public Saferi
Fire department
Police department
Human Relations Advisory Committee
RCASA
Public Library
Library Trustees
Halsey _
Public Works
Halsey
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Halsey
MWRA Advisory Board
Sexton
Trails Committee
Town Forest Committee
(Berman I
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Berman
Berman
Sexton
Halsey
Berman
Sexton
Halsey
Halsey
Halsey
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We submit this request on behalf of Michael Sullivan, a Reading resident, who proposes the
renovation of the former school building at 172 Woburn Street, Reading, for use for 20
apartment units. The units would be a mix of one, two and three bedroom units'. The site
would be enhanced with attractive landscaping. The current window air conditioning units
would be eliminated. Mr. Sullivan requests support from the Board of Selectmen under a
concept of a "friendly" comprehensive permit?
Five of the apartment units (25%) would be affordable'. The perpetual affordability of these
units would be assured by means of a Regulatory Agreement with the Town and the
Department of Housing and Community Development. The developer -owner would be a
qualified limited dividend organization that is eligible under the State regulations'. As a
limited dividend organization, the profits to the developer /owner are limited and
controlled. Inasmuch as the residential use would be for apartment purposes (not
' By current state requirement, ten percent of the units most be three bedroom units.
I Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40B, sections 20-23, which was adopted by the legislature to address
the shortage of low and moderate income housing.
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imposed by D14CD.
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under MGL c. 40B sections 20-23; and is not a public agency or a non -profit and is eligible to receive a
Subsidy from a subsidizing Agency after a comprehensive Permit has been issued and which, unless
otherwise governed by a federal act or regulations, agrees to comply with the mquiremenn of the Subsidizing
Agency relative to a reasonable return for building and operating the Project
condominium units), all of the twenty units within the building would qualify to count
towards the Town's subsidized housing inventory.
The site contains a three -story brick building that once served as a parochial school and later
as a public school. Most recently, the property was used as a for - profit gymnastic academy.
The building would be renovated and preserved. The building is located on a site of
sufficient size to accommodate the use. There would be adequate on -site parking to
address the proposed reuse. The parking would meet or exceed the parking requirements of
the Town.'
The proposed re-use of the school building is consistent with smart growth. It reuses an
existing structure without creating additional density. It avoids further deterioration, risk
and waste with an empty building. The building is in close proximity to public
transportation, including both train service at the Reading Depot and bus service. The
building, hearing, ventilating and au- conditioning systems would be of an efficient design.
The property would be tied to public water and public sewer. The use of this building for
residential purposes is consistent with the Town's master housing plan.
Mr. Sullivan respectfully requests that the Board of Selectmen support this inclusionary
housing under a local initiative program.
We enclose the following materials with this letter:
1. A site plan that shows the lot, the building, and the existing parking on the property.
2. A conceptual plan of the potential interior layout of the renovated building.
3. Elevation drawings.
4. Photographs showing the site and building.
We request the opportunity to meet with the Board of Selectmen to further describe this
proposal and to answer any questions.
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Subject:
172 Woburn Street Reading; St. Agnes School
Attachments:
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The site plan is attached. The plan shows both the existing and proposed conditions
I attach hand drawn sketch plan also that shows a parking layout for parking spaces for use by St. Agnes
Church. The Board of Appeals has approved parking on this lot for church use, which is infrequent. The on -site
parking for the "St. Agnes School' building will exceed what is required by the Zoning Bylaw for apartment
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To:
Delios, Jean; Wilson, Jessie
Subject:
neighborhood meeting tonight - Ted Moore
A resident wiled me on behalf of his mother who lives at the end of Wends Street (next to the St. Agnes property).
Neither is able to attend the meeting tonight.
There is a drainage situation to the rear of the St. Agnes school parking lot. He said the Town has done a great job
keeping that clear, which has stopped his mom's basement from flooding as it had done previously.
Please pass this comment along to Ted as an expectation that the drainage situation — with the Town's continued help —
will not be negatively impacted.
Thanks,
Bob
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager
Town of Reading
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July 11, 2014
Dear Ms. Delios
We are writing to voice our concerns regarding the proposed development of the St
Agnes Church building that is under option by the developer of Johnson Woods, Ted
Moore. Since the proposed condominium development would sit in a neighborhood
that is currently zoned for single family residential use, this would represent a
significant change in use and density for this site.
We were not invited by Mr. Moore or his representatives to the "neighborhood
meeting" held this past spring with residents of Temple Street and Wends Street
and some Woburn Street residents. Perhaps Mr. Moore believed we were not
abutters who would be impacted by the redevelopment of the former Church
property, yet we live virtually diagonally across from that property at 155 Woburn
Street In contrast, we did receive notification from the Town when it was
considering using that same property as a preschool site. Had we been Invited to
the developer's meeting, we would have shared the following concerns, which we
share now with you in hopes they will be considered at any hearing held by the
Town on this matter.
Mr. Moore's intention to satisfy his obligation to build affordable housing at his
Johnson Woods development by placing the remainder of his affordable units en
masse at the St Agnes building is an indefensible attempt to maximize his own
profits at the expense of the Town and the residents of Woburn Street Siting
affordable housing on Woburn Street was not part of Mr. Moore's original deal with
Reading when negotiating Johnson Woods under the auspices of Chapter 40 B. If
this developer is allowed to shift the affordable and hence less - profitable part of his
project to another venue, Reading would have no standing to prevent any and all
other developers from playing the same game. Many neighborhoods, and not just
Woburn Street would then be affected, as small to midsize apartment or
condominium developments could be constructed in the midst of any neighborhood
containing any saleable lot The practice of off - loading the affordable component of
a large scale development onto relatively small parcels of property in the midst of
single family residential neighborhoods in Reading will create a hodge -podge of
development and make a mockery of our zoning laws. Moreover, to the extent that
all of the units to be constructed on Woburn Street are to be affordable, the intent of
40B would appear to be subverted, as that law intended the creation of mixed
income developments, open to all regardless of their economic footing, and not for
the outsourcing and segregation of one particular economic group. In addition,
Chapter 40B imposes regulations limiting the profit developers can make from
affordable housing, evidencing, no doubt, an intent to regulate subterfuges such as
that proposed by Mr. Moore, who will greatly maximize his profit on Johnson Woods
by selling the units there at market price while sticking his affordable units at a
venue that was never part of the original equation. Is there precedent in the law for
what the developer is trying to do, especially given the scale of the proposed
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relocation of units and more especially in light of the fact that it was never part of
the original deal? Has Town Counsel reviewed this matter?
Moreover, the building that Mr. Moore seeks to develop is in the midst of the
Woburn Street Historic District, which begins at Temple Street and continues to
Summer Avenue, as described by the National Register of Historic Places. Twenty
homes surrounding the Church property are on the National Register and are part of
the Woburn Street Historic District, including St. Agnes Church itself and its rectory.
Our own home, 155 Woburn Street, is on Reading's Register of Historic Homes, as
are several other homes on this end of Woburn Street. The purpose of the creation
of historic districts in a town such as Reading is to foster the preservation,
restoration and rehabilitation of structures whose historic and architectural
characteristics represent elements of a town's cultural, economic, political and
architectural history and, in so doing, to protect and enhance the attractiveness of
the town to home buyers and residents. See, for example, North Reading's Town
Bylaws, Chapter 85 (1993).
In addition to its ability to trump local zoning, does 406 also trump the purpose
behind creating a National Historical District? Placing a condominium development
in the middle of a historic district consisting of stately old, single family homes in
one of the oldest neighborhoods in Reading certainly seems to be the type of
incursion the historical preservation laws were designed to protect against. What
would prevent other property owners on Woburn Street from following suit and
selling out to 40B developers? Bypassing the zoning laws so as to allow a previously
prohibited use frequently creates a domino effect, and is particularly egregious
where, as here, property within the historic district is to be used to satisfy a pre-
existing contractual obligation incurred by the developer at a completely unrelated
site.
Finally, the twenty-two or twenty-three two- and three- bedroom units proposed by
Mr. Moore could possibly add another 50 -60 children to the Barrows and Parker
Schools. It will likely add 30 -45 vehicles, and their associated daily trips, to an
already heavily trafficked neighborhood, with a shortage of on- street parking even
for existing homeowners due to the large volume of commuter rail parking. The
building in question does not appear large enough to hold 23 condominium
residences of two and three bedrooms each; we do not know if Mr. Moore intends to
expand its footprint or height or otherwise alter Its size. However, we note that the
existing parking lot will be necessary to contain the cars of the residents, their
guests, and the dumpsters that will be necessary for trash and recycling. It is
difficult to imagine how there would then be any green space left over on this lot In
this regard, the site appears to be significantly smaller than the area of most
apartment buildings in Reading. Most importantly, it is directly across from where a
number of children cross the street to walk to /from Parker Middle School each day.
The units of affordable housing promised by Mr. Moore should be built where he
promised to build them - -at Johnson Woods. Ideally, the Church property should be
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sold to an organization such as Creative Arts, or to a coalition of community groups
and the town, that could provide services to the area, such as offering art and music
lessons and after - school activities to middle school students. Such use would be
consistent with how the property has been used in the past Alternatively, the town
could consider some type of quid pro quo with Mr. Moore, whereby he purchases
the St Agnes building, rehabs it, and donates it to the town to be used as a
cultural/community center in lieu of his obligation to market the remainder of his
to -be -built housing units at Johnson Woods as affordable. While we do not know if
such an arrangement is an acceptable practice under Chapter 40B, we believe there
is some precedent for granting zoning concessions in exchange for a substantial
community benefit
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Lauren and Gene Nigro
155 Woburn Street
Reading, MA
Cc: Robert LeLacheur, Town Manager
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,, DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ST. AGNES CHURCH (ARCHDIOCMMY I b P it 32,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 172-106 WOBURN STREET,
READING, MASSACHUSETTS
November 5, 2015
Case No. 15-09
The Zoning Board of Appeals (the "Board ") held a public hearing on Thursday, November 5,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectman's Meeting Room at Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street in Reeding,
Massachusetts to hem the petition of St. Agnes Church (Archdiocese) (the "Petitioner') who seeks a
Special Permit and an Appeal of the Building Inspector under Sections 9.017.0 of the zoning bylaws in
order to allow a reduction in off -street parking and use of off-site parking on the property located at 172-
1 96 Woburn Sued in Reading, Massachusetts (the "Property').
The Property is located in an S-15 district and is comprised of over three acres of land, on which
are situated a church, a rectory, a parish center and a school building. The Property contains two distinct
topographic levels. The upper level of land (Lot 1 -A) contains the church, rectory, parish center and a
parking area The lower area (Lot 2 -A) contains a brick building that was built as a school and a parking
area. There are two exterior stairways between the upper and lower levels of the property.
Attorney Brad Latham made the presentation on behalf of the Petitioner. Section 9.1.1.7 of the
zoning bylaws requires that a church has one parking space for every 300 square feet of gross church
building area. In 2013, the Building Inspector and Town Engineer calculated that the Property needed a
total of 203 parking spaces to meet the current on -site puking requirements for the church, the parish
center, rectory and the lower building as shown on the plan, dated April 22, 2013, prepared by the Town
of Reading and submitted as Exhibit A with the Petitioner's application. The Property only has 110
existing spaces, a deficit of 93 parking spaces. Attorney Latham explained that in 2013, the Petitioner
intended no divide the lower land area and building and sell that portion to the Town of Reading resulting
in fewer onsim parking spaces dedicated for church use. In July of 2013, the Board granted a Special
Permit to allow the parking for the Petitioner's use to be the existing 50 spaces on Lot 1 -A and 45 spaces
on Lot 2 -A on a time -share basis, for a total of 95 parking spaces for the Petitioner's use. Attorney
Latham explained that the transaction with the Town of Reading for the sale of Lot 2-A was not
consummated.
Attorney Latham further explained that the Petitioner's current intention is to sell Lot 2 -A for use
as 20 residential units within the existing building. He explained that the use is categorized under the
zoning bylaws section 9.1.1.7 as apartment dwelling and requires 1.5 parking spaces for each dwelling
unit As a result, the parking requirement is 30 spaces. Before selling Lot 2 -A, the Petitioner seeks a
Special Permit from the Board as to the number of ou -site puking spaces for Let 1 -A. According to
section 6 of the M.G.L. Chapter 40A, "Pre-existing non-confrmring ... race may be altered, provided
that no such ... alteration shall be permitted unless there is a finding by the permit granting authority
designated by ordinance or bylaw that such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more
detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighbodrood.^
According m the Medford Engineering & Survey plan, dated February 4, 2015 ae revised to
September 2, 2015 (the "Plan') submitted by the Petitioner, there will be a total of 72 spaces on Lot 1 -A
and 67 spaces on Lot 2 -A. Attorney Latham explained that the 2013 plan approved by the Board only
provided for 50 spaces on Lot 1 -A. He sated that the greater number of parking spaces is achieved by
building a two-car garage and arranging for an omsite parking layout that utilizes 16 modem parking
spaces. He stated that 121 parking spaces are required by the zoning bylaws for the use of Lot 1 -A, the
climb, parish center and rectory. Attorney Latham stated that although parking requirement for the
proposed conversion of the building on Lot 2 -A to apartment use is 30 spaces, be requests that five
additional spaces are proposed for apartment use above the zoning requirement fm a total of 35 perking
spaces. Attorney Latham requests that up to 32 spaces on Lm 2 -A be approved for use by Lot l -A to
count towards the parking requirement of 12) spaces.
The meeting was opened for public comment and several citizens who are residents of the
neighborhood made arguments both for and against the Petitioner's application. Following the
presentation, public comment and Board discussion, the Board granted the Petitioner's request for a
Special Permit and made the following findings:
1. The sixteen tandem perking spaces as are shown on Lot I -A of the Medford Engineering &
Survey plan, dated February 4, 2015 as revised to September 2, 2015, are acceptable and can
be counted as parking spaces for zoning purposes.
2. Up to 32 parking spaces on Lot 2 -A may be used for the benefit of Lot I -A and may count
towards the perking requirement for the Petitioner's perking requirenm fm Lot 1 -A.
Parking spaces on Lot 2 -A dedicated for the benefit of Lot l -A shall be granted in perpetuity
and shall be for the exclusive use of Lot l -A. The form of the easement grant shall be subject
to the reasonable approval of Town Counsel.
3. A deficit of 25 perking spaces' from 121 spaces required by the current zoning bylaws as to
the off - street parking requirement fm the Petitioner's use on Lot I -A as shown on the
Medford Engineering & Survey plan, dated February 4, 2015 as revised to September 2,
2015, is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the
neighborhood and is hereby permitted.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Board may appeal to the appropriate mutt pursuant
to M.O.L. c. 40A, § 17, within twenty (20) days after the date of filing this Decision with the Town Clerk.
Notice of appeal with a copy of the complaint must also be filed with the Town clerk within twenty, (20)
days as provided in § 17.
This Special Permit shall not take effect will a copy of this Decision, bearing certification of the
Town Clerk that twenty (20) days have elapsed after the Decision was filed in the Office of the Town
clerk and no appeal has been filed, or if an appeal has been filed within such time, that it has been
dismissed or denied, is recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds and Indexed in the
Grantor's Index under the name of the owner of record, in is recorded and noted on the Owner's
Certificate of Title. The fee for recording or registering shall be paid by the Owner or Petitioner. Any
person exercising rights under a duly appealed Special Permit does so at the risk that a mutt may reverse
the permit and that any construction performed under the permit may be ordered to be undone.
'Although 104 spaces are documented on the Plan, 72 spaces on lot 1 -A and 32 spaces on lot 2 -A, making the deficit
17 spaces, the higher deficit number of 25 is requested recognizing the some of the parking shown on the Plan may
be changed or eliminated for various reasons during subsequent governmental reviews.
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ON BEHALF OF THE READING ZONNG BOARD PPEALS
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Demme Cassette, Robert Redfern, John Jw ma, David Danielle, Katbleen Hackett
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Town of Reading RECEIVED JAN t 9 2815
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -2685
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FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER
Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942.9043
TO: ASSESSORS OFFICE
REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED ABUTTERS LIST
Subject Property:
Address: I2 _ /LSf %�,Py ST2leT- -fldo -mss t•, S'" �
Assessors' Map c2 / Lot J
Applicant: /�
Name: f AO LA Scke
Board or Commission for which this request is made:
Board of Selectmen:
Liquor License
Traffic Regulations
Other Oroei N,
Date need list by:
Applicant's Signature:
Date:
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June 16, 2015
To whom it may concern;
TOWN OF READING
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867 -2693
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
TEL.: 781- 942 -9027
FAX: 781- 942 -9037
In an effort to streamline our business practices and a desire to decrease
turnaround time for taxpayers and other municipal departments, please be
advised that effective this date, we the Board of Assessors for the Town of
Reading hereby delegate to the Town Appraiser or Acting Town Appraiser
of the Assessing Department signatory authority of all certified abutter's
lists as compiled by the department.
Sincerely,
Reading Board of Assessors
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FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www. readingma.gov
TO: ASSESSORS OFFICE
RECEIVED JAN 'i 9 20h
REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED ABUTTERS LIST
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
Subject Property:
Address: 3/S 1ge42 Ii b
Assessors' Map �40 Lot
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Name: 10AU LA SG,�tNA
Board or Commission for which this request is made:
Board of Selectmen:
Liquor License
Traffic Regulations
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Date need list by:
Applicant's Signature:
Date:
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June 16, 2015
To whom it may concern;
OWN OF READING
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867 -2693
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
TEL.: 781- 942 -9027
FAX: 781- 942 -9037
In an effort to streamline our business practices and a desire to decrease
turnaround time for taxpayers and other municipal departments, please be
advised that effective this date, we the Board of Assessors for the Town of
Reading hereby delegate to the Town Appraiser or Acting Town Appraiser
of the Assessing Department signatory authority of all certified abutter's
lists as compiled by the department.
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Reading Board of Assessors
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on , 2016 notified and warned the inhabitants of the
Town of Reading, qualified to vote in Town elections and Town affairs, to meet at the place and
at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following
public places within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1
J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2
Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 3
Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street
Precinct 4
Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5
Waiter S. Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street
Precinct 6
Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue
Precinct 7
Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive
Precinct 8
Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 25, 2016, the date set
for Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I also caused a posting of this Warrant to be published on the Town of Reading website on
2016.
, Constable
A true copy Attest:
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
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TOWN WARRANT
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, as.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and
warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in the Local Elections and Town
affairs, to meet in the following place designated for the eight precincts in said Town, namely:
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7 and 8
Readina Memorial Hinh School, Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road
TUESDAY, the FIRST DAY OF MARCH, A.D., 2016
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to act on the following Articles, viz:
ARTICLE 1 To elect by ballot the following Town Officers:
A Moderator for one year,
Two members of the Board of Selectmen for three years;
Two members of the Board of Library Trustees for three years;
Two members of the Municipal Light Board for three years;
Two members of the School Committee for three years; and
Sixty -Nine Town Meeting Members shall be elected to represent each of the following
precincts:
Precinct 1
Eight members for three years;
Precinct 2
Eight members for three years;
One member for two years;
One member for one year;
Precinct 3
Eight members for three years;
Precinct 4
Eight members for three years;
Precinct 5
Eight members for three years;
Precinct 6
Eight members for three years;
One member for two years;
One member for one year;
Precinct 7
Eight members for three years;
One member for two years; and
Precinct 8
Eight members for three years.
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and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading on
MONDAY, the TWENTY -FIFTH DAY of APRIL A.D., 2016
at seven -thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following Articles are to be
acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the
provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter.
ARTICLE 2 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, School
Committee, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee,
Town Manager, Town Accountant and any other Town Official, Board or Committee.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 3 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Boards or Committees
and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Boards or Committees, and to
see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or
otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Boards or Committees to carry out the
instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2016 -26 Capital
Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and
as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Operating Budget for
the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2015, as adopted under Article 20 of the Annual Town
Meeting of April 27, 2015 and amended under Article 5 of the Subsequent Town Meeting of
November 9, 2015; and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer
from available funds, or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to be added to the amounts
appropriated under said Article, as amended, for the operation of the Town and its government,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
ARTICLE 6 To see what sum the Town will appropriate to the irrevocable trust for
"Other Post - Employment Benefits Liabilities" or take any action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell,
exchange, or dispose of, various items of Town tangible property, upon such terns and
conditions as they may determine; or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 11 To see K the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from
available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay bills remaining unpaid from
prior fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action
with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Public Services general
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management, curb
sidewalks and
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pedestrian safety
improvements, records
archiving and other
project related costs.
Materials and costs
associated with clinics
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materials to replace lost
$15,000
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$10,000
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Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell,
exchange, or dispose of, various items of Town tangible property, upon such terns and
conditions as they may determine; or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 11 To see K the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from
available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay bills remaining unpaid from
prior fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action
with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 12 To see K the Town will vote to determine how much money the Town will
appropriate by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for
the operation of the Town and its government for Fiscal Year 2017 - beginning July 1, 2016, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
ARTICLE 13 To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing, whether
in anticipation of reimbursement from the State under Section 6 of Chapter 44 of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority or from the tax levy,
or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for highway projects in accordance with Chapter
90 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading Home
Rule Charter, to declare the seats of certain Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove
certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to take the
oath of office within 30 days following the notice of election or for failure to attend one -half or
more of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1)
public place in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 25, 2016,
or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an
attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town
Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this _m day of .2016.
Constable
Dan Ensminger, Chairman
John Halsey, Vice Chairman
Kevin Sexton, Secretary
John Arena
Barry Berman
SELECTMEN OF READING
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, as. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on , 2016 notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of
Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specked by posting attested
copies of this Election Warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1
J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2
Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 3
Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street
Precinct 4
Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5
Walter S Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street
Precinct 6
Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue
Precinct 7
Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive
Precinct 8
Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
The date of posting being not less than seven (7) days prior to March 1, 2016, the date set for the
Presidential Primary Election in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be posted on the Town of Reading web site.
A true copy Attest:
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
Constable
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WARRANT
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading
who are qualified to vote in the Presidential Primary Election to vote at
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Reading Memorial High School - Hawkes Field House —62 Oakland Road
on TUESDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH, 2016, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the following purpose:
To cast their votes in the Presidential Primaries for the candidates of political parties for the following offices:
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE........
STATE COMMITTEE MAN ................
STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN..........
TOWN COMMITTEE ..........................
............ FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
MIDDLESEX SENATORIAL DISTRICT
MIDDLESEX SENATORIAL DISTRICT
........................... TOWN OF READING
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting.
Given under our hands this _ day of January, 2016
Daniel A Ensminger, Chair
John R Halsey, Vice Chair
Kevin M Sexton, Secretary
John J Arena
Barry C Berman
SELECTMEN OF READING
Constable
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme, Town Clerk '� &i 6
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From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2016 2:36 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: Fwd: Happy New Year and request
for BOS packet 1/26
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message
From: Bryn Panee Burkhart <
Date: January 9, 2016 at 1:53:13 PM EST
To: "blelacheurC&ci.readine.ma.us" <blelacheur@cLreadina.ma.us>
Subject: Happy New Year and request
Hi Bob,
I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your family.
Thank you again for your support with the firearms issue that was resolved last year. Eric and 1, along
with our neighborhood coalition, believe the new bylaw has made our community safer as a
whole. However, we still have concerns about the private land that is surrounded by conservation land
in Timberneck Swamp. We, and our neighbors /friends who have given us permission to include their
names below, would like to see this private land absorbed back into conservation land if possible so that
the entire Timberneck Swamp parcel can be 100% available for public use and recreation.
We respectfully ask that you take this up with the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Committee in
2016. Please let me know if I can help, or answer any questions you may have. Thanks in advance for
your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing your thoughts
Sincerely,
Bryn & Eric Burkhart (and Reading residents listed below)
Justin & Kenn Bakst -6 Gardner Road
Tony & Mary Bastiani — 27 Chequessett Road
Alan & Donna Beaulieu —153 Belmont Street
Jean Bianchetto -126 Belmont Street
Krystal Brown — 66 Libby Avenue
John Churchill —113 Belmont Street
Howard & Marlene Cohen — 65 Timberneck Drive
Richard & Nicole Crosby -23 Pearl Street
Paul & Nancy Cummings— 21 Chequessett Road
Ron & Maureen D'Addario -97 Summer Avenue
Rob & Patty DeMild —141 Belmont Street
Joe & Beth Dimino —9 B Street
Chrissie Flaherty —15 Chequessett
James & Grace Marie Flaherty -15 Chequessett
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Jim & Monika Flaherty -95 Grove Street
Eric & Erin Gaffen —15 Hemlock Road
Jessica & Mark Glenn -47 Chequessett
Matt & Christine Gollwitzer -168 Belmont Street
David Greenfield —192 Woburn Street
Dan & Beth Herbert -132 Village Street
Bob & Maureen Hilliard — 78 Timberneck Drive
James & Locadia Hudson —23 Village Street
Patrick & Katherine Jordan — 99 Belmont Street
Nathan &Jessica Kaufman -34 Francis Drive
Ryan & Sandy LaMontagne -24 Gavin Circle
Justin & Kerri LeCam —127 Belmont Street
Mark & Kristen Liteplo —94 Belmont Street
Chad Lockart & Charlene Cuatico -69 Charles Street
Bill & Norma Lucey -1D4 Belmont Street
Montserrat Michelman —154 Belmont Street
Lisa Michelman —154 Belmont Street
Jim & Carol Moran — 78 Belmont Street
Andrew & Robin Moschetti — 222 Grove Street
Kevin & Beth Murray -147 Belmont Street
Rachelle Napoli —18 Elliott Street
Tom & Gail O'Donnell —14 Belmont Street
John & Mary Ellen O'Neill —125 Summer Avenue
Tom & Carmen O'Rourke -50 Chequessett
Leonard & Emily Parent -29 Chapin Avenue
Glenn & Sarah Picard —187 Lowell Street
Adam & Robin Pollock -41 Chequessett
Fang -Kuo & Ching -Mi Sun —44 Chequessett Road
Derek Puff & Janee Tichy —142 High Street
Matt & Meagan Putney -19 Belmont Street
John & Jean Rossettie — 2D9 Charles Street
Ian & Paula Smart — 57 Pearl Street
Jason & Robin Snyder -99 Pearl Street
John & Susanne Sullivan -134 Belmont Street
Bob & Heidi Tapscott -9 Chequessett
Mark & Katie Theriault -46 Evergreen Street
Mark & Lynne Ventura —142 Belmont Street
Chris White & Tina Sanchez -93 Belmont Street
Lorraine Willwerth — 26 Green Street
Joe & Lisa Zucchero -23 Partridge Lane
Daniel & Maureen Cranitch — 20 Chequessett
Mark & Suzette Goodchild — 52 Belmont Street
Sal & Heather Bramante -406 Haverhill Street
Karen Burke -33 Chequessett Road
Andy & Gina Herlihy -10 Field Pond Drive
Sonit & Sarika Tomar -311 Gazebo Circle
Anthony & Barbara Bono —104 Timberneck Drive
TJ & Diane Macari -40 Timberneck Drive
Jim & Laurie Drew - 25 Condor Road
Anthony & Lilian Marino -17 Audubon Road
Chris & Eileen Twichell —53 Chequessett Road
George Waddington -21 Wilson Road
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Kate Jenkins — 27 John Street
Sean & Beth Goodwin —121 Belmont Street
Bill & Carolyn Mertz — 77 Libby Avenue
Kevin & Leia Richardson -245 Pearl Street
Keith & Katie Tyler — 73 Libby Avenue
Kathleen Rogers -78 Libby Avenue
Diane Amerault — 83 Libby Avenue
Brian & Alison Boutiette —68 Charles Street
Bill & Carolyn Grace — 389 Haverhill Street
Matt Wilson— 385 Summer Avenue
Scott & Heather Lee -43 Weston Road
Josh & Anique Olivier -Mason -231 High Street
Mike & Stacy Weaver -22 Latham Lane
Jeremy & Kate DePalma —15 Carriage Lane
Leigh & Beth Dean —176 High Street
Michelle Hines -27 Pierce Street
Matt & Lindsay Renzullo -19 Wilson Street
Adam & Amy Chase -8 Gardner Road
Sandy Burgess -82 Bay State Road
Brian & Melissa Murphy -97 Van Norden Road
Vincent & Jen Kane —143 Wakefield Street
Hubert & Emily James —10 Pine Ridge Road
Chris & Alyson Ritondo —46 Timberneck Drive
Matt & Katy LaPlant -67 Forest Street
Mike & Amy Koehler— 23 Middlesex Avenue
Brian & Kathryn Nowak -25 Boswell Road
Francis & Susan DeAngelis -121 Rustic Lane
John & Ronnie Barry -40 Field Pond Drive
Henry & Jean Erelli —44 Rustic Lane
Mike & Melissa Koster -15 Linnea Lane
Matt Jones & Julia Bonariggo — 87 Scotland Road
Mike & Pam Sinclair -328 Charles Street
Mike & Marriah Morrison —20 Dunbar Road
Jeff & Carolyn Lamson —88 Timberneck Drive
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Reading, Me 01867
January 10, 2016
Daniel Ensminger
Chairman
Town of Reading
Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Ensminger:
Recently I was appointed as a Constable for the Town.
However, as a result of recent employment opportunities, I will not have the necessary
time to fulfill any of the required obligations of a constable.
Therefore, please accept this letter as my official resignation, effective immediately, as a
Constable for the Town of Reading.
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ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to delete Section 8.8 Animal Control of the
General Bylaw and insert the following in its place:
8.8 Animal Control
Pursuant to the authority set forth in MGL Chapter 140 Sections 136A -174E, inclusive, and
any other relevant statutes and regulations issued pursuant thereto, the following
requirements are adopted for the regulation of dogs in the Town of Reading.
8.8.1 Definitions
The definitions of words and terms set forth in MGL. Chapter 140 Section 136A are
incorporated into Section 8.8 and shall be applicable to the interpretation thereof. In
addition, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms,
as used in Section 8.8, shall have the following meanings:
8.8.1.1 Animal Control Appeals Committee (ACAC)
The "Hearing Authority," as that term is defined in MGL Chapter 140 Section
136A, charged with the responsibility of handling dog complaints for the Town of
Reading, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140.Section 157.
8.8.1.2 Animal Control Officer (ACO)
A person appointed by the Town Manager who is authorized to enforce this
Bylaw and MGL Chapter 140 Sections 136A -174E.
8.8.1.3 Effective Voice Control
An animal shall be deemed to be "under effective voice control" if it is within the
owner's or keeper's sight, the owner or keeper is carrying a leash, and the animal
refrains from illegal activities.
8.8.1.4 Running at Large
A dog is running at large if it is not on the private property of its owner or keeper,
or on private property with the express permission of that property's owner, or on
a leash, or under effective voice control.
8.8.2 Licensina and Fees
8.8.2.1 License and Vaccination Requirements
In accordance with MGL Chapter 140 Section 137, the owner or keeper of a
dog(s) six months of age or older, while residing in the Town of Reading, shall
obtain a license for the dog from the Town Clerk, which shall be affixed to the
dog's collar. To obtain or renew a license, each dog owner or keeper shall
annually present proof of a current rabies vaccination or a certification of
exemption from the vaccination requirement, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140
Sections 137(b) and 1458.
8.8.2.1.1 New Dogs and Puppies
Within thirty (30) days of either (a) acquiring a dog six (6) months of age
or older or (b) a puppy's six -month birthday, each dog owner or keeper in
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Reading shall present proof of that dog's current rabies vaccination and
obtain a license and dog tag from the Town Clerk.
8.8.2.1.2 Lost Tags and Replacement Tags
Dog owners and keepers shall replace a lost tag within three (3) business
days of the loss, by obtaining a replacement tag from the Town Clerk.
8.8.2.1.3 Tag Exemptions for Dog Events
While actually participating in an official dog sporting or dog fancy event,
a dog may, if the event sponsors do not allow participants to wear tags,
be exempt from the requirement of section 8.8.2.1 that its license tag be
affixed to its collar; provided, however, that the dog owner or keeper shall
have the tag at the event and available for inspection by the ACO.
8.8.2.1.4 Tag Exemptions for Medical Reasons
During any period when a veterinarian has determined that a dog cannot
wear a collar for medical reasons, the dog shall be exempt from the
requirement of section 8.8.2.1 that its license tag be affixed to its collar;
provided, however, that its owner or keeper shall have the tag in his or
her possession and available for inspection by the ACO.
8.8.2.1.5 Annual Renewal
Dog owners and keepers shall renew each dog license annually. The
annual licensing period runs from January 1 through December 31.
8.8.2.1.6 License due Date and Late Fee
Application forms for obtaining, renewing or transferring a license shall be
made available annually no later than December 31 each year. Dog
owners and keepers shall return forms and fees to the Town Clerk by
March 31 or, if such date is not a business day, by the first business day
thereafter. Any license renewed after this date shall be deemed overdue,
and the owner or keeper shall be required to pay a late fee as determined
by the Town Meeting in addition to the license renewal fee. The license
fee and the late fee may be secured through the imposition of a municipal
charges lien on any property standing in the name of the dog owner or
keeper, pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 Section 58.
8.8.2.1.7 License Fees
Fees for licensing each dog shall be determined by the Town Meeting;
provided, however, that the fee for neutered or spayed dogs shall be less
than the fee for non - neutered or non - spayed dogs. No dog license fee
shall be charged for any service dog as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act or regulations issued thereunder; or for a license for a dog
owned by a person 70 years of age or older.
8.8.2.2 Kennel Licenses
No person may own or board four or more dogs within the Town of Reading
without first obtaining a Kennel License from the Town Clerk, in accordance with
MGL Chaper 140 Section 137A; provided, however, that this requirement shall
not apply to medical boarding by any licensed veterinarian practicing in the Town
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of Reading. To obtain or renew such kennel license, the owner or keeper of the
dogs shall:
(a) Present proof of current rabies vaccinations for each dog older than six
months in the kennel or a certification of exemption from the vaccination
requirement, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 Sections 137(b) and 145B;
and
(b) Pass an inspection by the Animal Control Officer pursuant to MGL
Chapter 140 Sections 137A and 137C.
8.8.2.2.1 New Dogs and New Puppies
A kennel licensee who is also the owner or keeper of dogs shall report to
the Town Clerk each new dog in the kennel within thirty (30) days of its
acquisition; shall show proof of current vaccination; and shall obtain a
kennel tag for that dog. The kennel licensee shall show proof of current
vaccination and obtain a tag for each puppy when it reaches six months
old.
8.8.2.2.2 Periodic Inspections
The Town may perform an inspection of any kennel at any time pursuant
to MGL Chapter 140 Section 137C.
8.8.2.2.3 Annual Renewal
Each kennel licensee shall renew the kennel license annually. The annual
licensing period runs from January 1 to December 31.
8.8.2.2.4 License Due Date
Application forms for obtaining, renewing or transferring a kennel license
shall be made available annually no later than December 1 each year.
Kennel licensees shall return forms and fees to the Town Clerk by
January 15 or, if such date is not a business day, by the first business day
thereafter. Any kennel license renewed after this date shall be deemed
overdue, and the owner or keeper shall be required to pay a late fee as
determined by the Town Meeting in addition to the license fee. The
overdue license fee and the late fee may be secured through the
imposition of a municipal charges lien on any property standing in the
name of the kennel licensee, pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 Section 58.
8.8.2.2.6 Fees
The fees for licensing each kennel shall be established by the Board of
Selectmen.
8.8.2.2.6 Penalties
Any person maintaining a kennel after the kennel license therefor has
been denied, revoked or suspended shall be subject to the penalties set
forth in Section 8.8.6.
8.8.3 Conduct of Dons
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8.8.3.1 Nuisance and Dangerous Behavior
No dog owner or keeper shall permit the dog to become or remain a nuisance
dog or a dangerous dog, as those terms are defined and used in MGL. Chapter
140 Sections 136A and 157.
8.8.3.2 Leash Law
When not on the private property of its owner or keeper, or on private property
with the express permission of that property's owner, a dog shall be on a leash;
provided, however, that it may be under effective voice control when within the
Town Forest or on conservation lands.
8.8.3.2.1 Public Gatherings - Leash Control Only
Except as otherwise specified in Section 8.8, a dog may be at any public
gathering only if it is on a six -foot or shorter leash and refrains from illegal
activities.
8.8.3.2.2 School Grounds
Unless the School Principal gives permission in advance, no dog may be
on school grounds from thirty (30) minutes before classes begin until
thirty (30) minutes after classes end. At all other times, the dog may be on
school grounds only if it is on a six -foot or shorter leash or remains within
a vehicle.
8.8.3.2.3 Exception for Assistance Animals (service animals)
The provisions of this Section 8.8.3.2 shall not apply to any properly
trained assistance animal or service animal while performing its duties.
8.8.3.3 Dog Litter
Every dog owner or keeper shall be responsible for expeditiously removing any
feces that the dog deposits anywhere except on its owner's or keeper's private
property, or on other private property with the property owner's permission
8.8.4 Animal Control Officer
8.8.4.1 Appointment
The Town Manager shall appoint an ACO pursuant to MGL Chapter 140
Sections 151 and 151A to carry out the provisions of Section 8.8 and to perform
such other duties and responsibilities as the Town Manager or its designee may
determine.
8.8.4.2 Duties
The ACO's duties shall include the enforcement of the provisions of Section 8.8
and of MGL Chapter 140 Sections 136A -174E and any relevant state or local
regulations.
8.8.4.3 Issuance of Temporary Restraint Orders
The ACO may issue a Temporary Restraint Order to the owner or keeper of any
dog that is alleged to be a nuisance dog or a dangerous dog and is awaiting a
decision under Section 8.8.5.2. A Temporary Restraint Order shall be in force for
no more than thirty (30) days unless the ACO renews it in writing for subsequent
thirty (30) day periods. The ACO may rescind or stop renewing the order when,
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in the ACO's judgment, restraint is no longer required. The ACO's order shall
expire upon receipt of a decision from the ACAC on the nuisance dog or
dangerous dog hearing.
8.8.4.4 Issuance of a Temporary Confinement Order
The ACO may make arrangements for the temporary housing of any dog that
requires such temporary housing, and may issue an Order of Temporary
Confinement authorizing such temporary housing. The housing may be at local
veterinary clinics, or at dog kennels within the Town or neighboring towns, and
shall be at the dog owner's or keeper's expense.
8.8.4.5 Complaint Investigation
The ACO shall make a written record of and shall investigate all complaints
arising within the Town pertaining to violations of Section 8.8 or MGL Chapter
140 Sections 136A -174E and report its findings to the ACAC.
8.8.4.6 Recordkeeping
The ACO shall keep accurate, detailed records of the confinement and
disposition of all dogs held in custody, all bite cases reported, and the results of
investigations. The ACO shall maintain a telephone log of all calls received
regarding dogs and submit a monthly report summarizing the log to the ACAC.
8.8.5 Animal Control Appeals Committee
8.8.5.1 Composition of the ACAC
The Animal Control Appeals Committee shall be composed of three Reading
residents, none of whom shall otherwise be employees of the Town, appointed to
three -year overlapping terms by the Board of Selectmen. The ACAC shall
annually select a member to serve as the Chair. At least one of the three
members must be a dog owner.
8.8.5.2 Nuisance or Dangerous Dog Hearings
Any person may file a complaint in writing to the ACAC that a dog owned or kept
in the Town is a nuisance dog or a dangerous dog. All such complaints shall be
investigated and addressed in accordance with MGL Chapter 140 Section 157.
8.8.6 Penalties
8.8.6.1 Fines
Any dog owner or keeper who maintains a kennel after the kennel license has
been denied, revoked or suspended, or who fails to obtain a kennel license; and
any dog owner or keeper who fails to comply with Section 8.8.3 shall be subject
to penalties as determined by the ACAC, not exceeding Three Hundred ($300)
Dollars per day for every day of the violation.
8.8.6.2 Reimbursement of Costs
If the ACO confines a dog and the dog owner or keeper does not pay all fees
directly to the kennel or veterinary clinic, then the dog's owner or keeper shall be
required to reimburse the Town for any expenses incurred in boarding that dog. If
the dog has not been licensed, the owner or keeper shall obtain a license and
pay any applicable late fee before the dog can be released.
8.8.6.3 Penalties for Violating Temporary Restraint Orders
The ACAC shall determine a schedule of penalties not exceeding Three Hundred
($300) Dollars per day for each and every violation of Temporary Restraint
Orders.
8.8.6.4 Penalties for Non - Compliance with and Order of the ACAC
An owner or keeper of a dog who fails to comply with an order of the ACAC shall
be punished in accordance with MGL Chapter 140 Section 157A.
8.8.6.5 Enforcement
In addition to any other means of enforcement, the provisions of Section 8.8 and
the regulations adopted pursuant thereto may also be enforced by non - criminal
disposition in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.8, and MGL Chapter
40 Section 21 D. The penalty for such violation shall be $300 for each offense.
Each day or part thereof shall constitute a separate offense.
Board of Selectmen
ARTIL To see if the Town will vote to approve an Affordable H rust Fund
Allocetio Ian pursuant to Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 entitled 'AN ACT AUTHORIZING
THE TOW OF READING TO ESTABLISH AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UST FUND ", or
take any othe ction with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 9 To a if the Town will vote to authori revolving funds for certain Town
Departments under Section 3E % of Chapter 44 of the assachusetts General Laws for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 016 with the receipts, # specked, credited to each fund; the
purposes, as listed, for which e=qh fund may be spe , the maximum amount that may be spent
from each fund for the fiscal year, nd the disposi' n of the balance of each fund at fiscal year-
end.
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Expenditure
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year End
Balance
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$25,000
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Town of Reading
172 -186 Woburn Street
Development Review Team Meeting
January 20, 2016
172 -186 Woburn Street
January 20, 2016
Staff Present (see attached sign in sheet for contact info): Town Manager Robert
LeLacheur, Assistant Town Manager Jean Delios, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Community
Development Director Julie Mercier, Health Agent Steven DiLauro, Town Engineer
George Zambouras, Safety Officer David Savio, Conservation Agent Chuck Tirone,
Building Inspector Glen Redmond, DPW Director Jeff Zager, RMLD Engineer Peter
Price, Applicant Mike Sullivan, Applicant's Engineer Jack Sullivan, Applicant's 40B
Consultant Michael Jacobs, Applicant's Attorney Brad Latham, Applicant's Architect Sid
Silveira
The Applicant is proposing a 20 -unit rental `friendly' 40B (5 units will be made eligible
to income qualified renters earning at or below 80% Area Median Income) in the former
St. Agnes school building at 172 -186 Woburn Street. The building was recently separated
from the church onto its own lot through the Approval Not Required (ANR) process. The
Applicant has received a Special Permit from the ZBA to allow the church to utilize up to
32 of the parking spaces on the proposed apartment building lot during church services.
Previous attempts at developing this property have led to neighborhood concerns about
design, light spillage, drainage, density and school impacts. The neighborhood concerns,
as well as the Special Permit Decision, are attached to this memo. The application, plans
and supporting materials are provided under separate cover.
The Applicant has indicated that the duration of construction would be about a year.
The following is a list of comments from the DRT:
DRT Comments
Planning
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Outreach
The Applicant is strongly advised to meet with the neighbors.
2. Shared Parking/
Access
Easements and agreements between the property owners for
shared puking and access should be provided ASAP
3. Puking lot
Potential for conflicts between parishioners & residents
4. Circulation
Potential for incorrect use of one-ways for convenience
5. Headlight Glare /
Fencing Plan
Headlight glare was an issue before, but may not be now that
circulation pattern has been reversed — fence plan & details needed
6. Landscaping &
Lighting
Plans shall be provided — Applicant noted that some paved areas
will be removed and planted, may be used for stormwater
7. Retaining Wall
Should blend in with the neighborhood & not look industrial
8. Windows
Mullions look like grates on rendering — no grates are allowed
9. Renderings
Mullion issue, hand rails not shown, windows won't be blue
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172 -186 Woburn Street
January 20, 2016
10. Fagade
Improvements
Applicant should specify how fagade will be improved — power
washing, landscaping, and how the property will be maintained
e.., bv a mane ement company
11. Universal Design
Very important considering demographic trends — the Applicant
has indicated that all units will provide for this and one unit will
be designated as handicapped accessible
Conservation
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Jurisdiction
Site is outside of Conservation's jurisdiction
2. Dumpater / Runoff
Parking lot sheet flow should be directed away from dumpster —
Applicant indicated that dumpster will be elevated on concrete pad
3. Trees
Should be native — Landscape Plan will be provided
4. LID Measures
Low Impact Development stormwater measures recommended
Building / Inspections
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Codes
Pro'ect will need to meet all building codes
2. Handicap Access
Depending on cost of project, the front entrance on Woburn Street
may need to be handicap accessible (rendering shows it is not
Fire
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Access
18 foot minimum drive aisle is required for fire truck access, plans
do not reflect that. West side aisle may need to be widened /east
side parallel puking my need to be eliminated to conform.
2. Turning radius
Concern with truck maneuverability behind building
3. Sprinklers
The building is over 7,500 SF and will be s rinklered
4. Handicap access
HC access is at the rear, so EMS access to the rear is critical —
elevator will be sized for stretcher
"Police
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Construction Hours
Must be followed
Health
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Dumpsters
Permits needed for each dumpster; dumpsters need to be enclosed
and latched; Health strongly advises against locating them inside
2. Totes
Could have totes along the side or rear of the building if the
management company is responsible for emptying them into the
dumpster on a regular basis. This may romote recycling.
!DPW/Enoneering
Comment
Policy/Regulation
L 1 & I Fee
Project subject to an I &I fee, which is
$4 x twice the flow
2. Handicap Parking
2 handicap spaces are required, 1 that is van accessible
3. Signage
Provide signage plan for Woburn Street ingress/egress points and
choke points in the parking lot
4. Water & Sewer
Will most likely need to be upgraded
5. Lighting
Lighting lan needed
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January 20, 2016
6. Snow Storage &
Removal
Applicant would ideally store on grass, but may have to designate
some varking svaces and/or contract with hauler
7. Gas fired boiler
Will need to talk to gas company (National Grid) about possibility
of extending high powered gas line from Summer Avenue
8. Drainage
Issue at the rear of school lot has been mitigated, abutter would
like it to remain that way with the new project
Email regarding call
from abutter
RMLD
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Services / Meters
It of services and locations of meters need to specified
2. Over or Under?
Determine this as well as size & conduits needed
3. Additional Pole
May be needed
4. Meter Room
Outdoor access to the meter room should be provided
5. Easement
Needs to be secured
6. Elevator
3 phase service is required for the elevator
Town Manager
Comment
Policy/Regulation
1. Outreach
The Selectmen will want to know what has been done or will be
done with regards to neighborhood outreach
2. Joint Informational
Meeting
The Selectmen may also be open to a joint meeting with the CPDC
— there is a joint meeting scheduled on another 40B project on
February 23rd this could be added to that agenda.
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Selectmen's Meeting djolarn,
16 Lowell Street, Rea,S}gg,
Massachusetts on %Prpr;
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available in the
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From:
Segalla, Mark
Sent:
Monday, January 25, 2016 9:13 AM
To:
LeLacheur, Bob
Subject:
FW: Proposed driveways 315 Pearl Street and 126 -129 High Street
Bob,
Please see below. We have no objections from a public safety standpoint. I visited both sites last Friday
Mark
Chief Mark D. Segalla
Reading Police Department
15 Union Street
Reading, MA 01867
MSeea lla 0ci. readi ne. ma. us
781 - 942 -6774
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From: Savio, David
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 9:07 AM
To: Segalla, Mark
Subject: Proposed driveways 315 Pearl Street and 126 -129 High Street
Hi Sir,
Here are the following public safety facts regarding the two proposed driveways
315 Pearl Street
(5) year crash audit = 0 crashes
Sight lines — clear, slight curve, no obstructions
Speed — no recent speed concerns in this section of Pearl Street
Chief and Safety Officer conducted a site visit with no concerns
Neighbor's existing driveway right next to proposed location
Public Safety Perspective — No objections
126 -129 High Street
(5) year crash audit = 0 crashes
Sight lines — clear, straight, no obstructions, slight grade
Speed — no recent speed concerns in this section of High Street
Chief and Safety Officer conducted site visit with no concerns
Public Safety Perspective — No objections
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Respectfully,
Safety Officer David V. Savio
15 Union Street
Reading Ma. 01867
(781) 942 -6775
Memo
TM Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager
Frain: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
CC: Board of Selectman, Police Chief Segalla
Date: January 25, 2016
Re•. 126 —128 High street— Driveway Request
In review of the request by Mr. Robert B. Aiello for relief from the Town's driveway
regulations to allow the installation of a new looped driveway on High Street for
handicap access purposes, which will have less than adequate separation distance,
the Engineering Division offers the following comments:
• The property has 117.34 feet of frontage on High Street and 115.0 feet of
frontage on Vine Street.
• Presently the parcel is service by a driveway on Vine Street which is
configured to accommodate parking for several vehicles.
• Based on the submitted sketch the proposed driveway would result in
permitting two (2) new driveway curb cuts on High Street with a separation
distance of approximately 27 which is less than the 125 foot driveway
separation requirement.
The location of the proposed driveway openings will not affect the safety or
sight distances to motorists on High Street.
As the second driveway will not cause any safety concerns, I recommend that if the
waiver request is granted by the Board, it is subject to the following:
• The proposed parking space, along the side of the house identified as #128,
be eliminated and the driveway configured as a one way in and one way out
to prevent vehicles from backing out into High Street.
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From:
Reinhart, Peter
Sent:
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 8:33 AM
To:
'AGA_1779 @vedzon.net'
Cc:
Schena, Paula; Zambouras, George
Subject:
126 -128 High Street
Attachments:
126128 High Street 2015- 12- 15.pdf, Town Managers business card.pcif
Hello Mr. Aiello,
I spoke with Paula from the Town Managers office and she says that they prefer that you, the property owner, submit
the attached plan directly to the Town Manager. In your email please request to be placed on the next available agenda
and submit all your comments explaining why you want these openings as proposed on the plan. Paula did mention to
me that the next two Selectmen's meetings are already booked. I have attached the plan that you submitted to this
office and I also attached the Town Managers business card for your reference.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best of luck,
Peter
Peter Reinhart, Civil Engineer
Town of Reading, Engineering Division
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
781 - 942 -9082
781 - 942- 5441(fax)
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF READING
PUBLIC HEARING
To the Inhabitants of the Town
of Reading:
Please take notice that the
Board of Selectmen of the
Town of Reading will hold a
public hearing on January 26,
2016 at 9:15 p.m. in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room,
16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts on proposed
second driveway opening at
315 Pearl Street.
A copy of the proposed docu-
ment regarding this topic is
available in the Town
Manager's office,. 16 Lowell
Street, Reading, MA, M -W-
Thurs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30
p.m., Tues from 7:30 a.m. -
7:00 p.m. and is attached to
the hearing notice on the
website at
www readingmaTaov
All interested parties are invit-
ed to attend the hearing, or
may submit their comments in
writing or by email prior to
6:00 p.m. on January 26,
2016 to
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By order of
Robert W. LeLacheur
Town Manager
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To: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager
Franc George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
cc: Board of Selectrnan, Police Chief Segalla
Date: January 25, 2016
rte: 315 Pearl Street— Second Driveway Request
In review of the request by Elaine and Doug Webb for relief from the Town's
driveway regulations to allow the installation of a second driveway with less than
adequate separation distance, the Engineering Division offers the following
comments:
• The proposed driveway would be installed with a driveway separation
distance of approximately 36 feet which is less than the 125 foot driveway
separation requirement.
• The parcel has a total frontage of 96.09 feet. Based on the available frontage
and the location of mature private and public shade trees it is not impossible
to add on to the existing driveway or construct a second driveway that meets
the Town's driveway regulations.
• The location of the proposed second driveway affords improved sight
distances than the current driveway for vehicles accessing the property and
will not cause any vehicular safety concerns to motorists on Pearl Street.
As the second driveway will improve current conditions and would not cause any
safety issues, the Engineering Division has no objections to the granting of the waiver
request.
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Schena, Paula
From:
Elaine's Mail <e1wsail4l @verizon.net>
Sent:
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 10:10 AM
To:
Schena, Paula
Cc:
Doug Webb; Elaine L. Webb
Subject:
Request for BOS Approval and Agenda Date
Attachments:
IMG 2183.JPG; ATTOOOO1.bd
Paula,
This morning I spoke to Peter Reinhart in Engineering about our request to add a driveway at 315 Pearl Street. Due to
the fact that we do not satisfy the 125' separation requirement, we need to present to the BOS and petition them for
approval. I stopped by and spoke to Katlin and she took a copy of the rejected plot plan. (Attached).
If possible we would like to secure an agenda spot in late January or early February.
As of 12/23/2015, we (Douglass Design and Construction) own 315 Pearl Street which is next to our home at 309 Pearl
Street. I will get an updated plot plan and provide a complete package of information supporting our request.
Can you let me know when we can be placed on the agenda and let me know when you need my complete
documentation package.
Thank you,
Elaine Webb
Douglass Design and Construction
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Request for Board of Selectman Consideration & Approval
Summary
• Property at 315 Pearl recently purchased.
• The current driveway configuration has significant
encumbrances to the visibility of traffic on Pearl Street.
• We want to provide a daily use driveway that will be safer
from both a vehicle access to Pearl street, and driver/
homeowner into the house.
• We need to maintain the existing garage access.
• On 12/30/2015 after review by engineering, the plan was
rejected because it does not conform to item "f' of the
memo of September 17, 1984 BOS policy concerning access
to public ways.
• "f. Two access ways maybe allowed many single lot if the
distance between the access points shall be at least 125' unless
specific indicated needs to the contrary are demonstrated."
Submitted by Elaine & Douglass Webb
Douglass Design & Construction
Additional Driveway at 315 Pearl Street
Request for Board of Selectman Consideration & Approval
Factors Supporting this Request
• The existing driveway is below grade.
• There is a 26" dia. tree and a 54" dia. nearly 100 year old tree
on the public way south of the driveway that obscures the
visibility to northbound traffic on Pearl Street
• Though the speed limit is 25mph, cars are routinely traveling
30 -40mph in this area of Pearl Street.
• There is an off -chute of Forest Glen road that intersects Pearl
Street in the proximity of the driveway.
• The visibility to traffic coming south on Pearl street is limited
due to the curve of the road and the increasing grade of the
roadway in this area.
• Pearl Street is narrow with many curves. There is a
straightaway prior to the curve to the north so traffic tends to
be moving fast into this area.
1/18/16
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Additional Driveway at 315 Pearl Street
Request for Board of Selectman Consideration & Approval
Objectives of Additional Driveway
provide a driveway Mat allows safe accessions the house without walking in the street.
provide an easy to use driveway with improved visibility to Pearl street traffic burn the
north and south.
• Increasethe distance from the intersecdon of Forest Glen chute and the 6nnea lane/
Forest Glen intersectien.
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2016 Annual Town Meeting
Monday April 25, 2016
Art.
Mover/
Moderator
4 Article Description
Sponsor
Comment
Notes
March 1, 2016
2 Reports Board of Selectmen ♦ "State of the Town"
report — Board of
Selectmen Chair
xxx
♦ FY17 Budget
Report & Financial
Overview — Finance
Committee Chair
Mark Dockser
♦ Library Building
Project — Library
Building Committee
Chair David
Hutchinson
♦ Comprehensive
Zoning Project
update — CPDC
Chair Jeff Hansen
♦ Motion to Table —
Selectmen xxx
3 Instructions Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion to Table —
Selectman John
Arena
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Program FY 2016 -FY 2026 Town Manager Bob
LeLacheur
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Vice Chair
5 Amend the FY 2016 Budget FINCOM ♦ Presentation — Bob
LeLacheur
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Sharon Angstrom
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Control Bylaw
8 Approve Affordable Housing Trust
Fund Allocation Plan
9 Approve Revolving Funds
10 Dispose of Surplus Tangible Property
11 Approve Payment of Prior Year's
Bills
12 Adopt FY 2017 Budget
13 (Authorize FY 2017 Chapter
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Board of Selectmen
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From:
Orlando Jr., Philip 1, <Philip.Orlando @sylvania.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 10:50 AM
To:
Town Manager
Subject:
Thank You
Importance: High
Last week, special Team Two (Group two) from the fire Department can to our home at 617 Pearl Street to attend to my 87 year
old father who fall fallen and felt quite dizzy. He had sustained a gash on the back of his head, and had bruised his knee as well.
just had to take a moment to share with you and your staff the experience that we witnessed. This group of dedicated
professionals exhibited tremendous compassion, care, and humor in what could have otherwise been a very traumatic
experience. This team made both my father and my wife and feel that, everything was under control, they had the situation well
in hand, they knew exactly what to do, and that, combined with their genuine empathy was deeply appreciated.
All too often we only get negative feedback and only hear criticisms by those of little knowledge.
Not this time....
Please pass along our sincere thank you to the men and women of our Fire and Police department.
My dad is fine, and came home from the Winchester hospital later that night.
They have always been there for us, and we want them to know how much we deeply appreciate what they mean to my family,
and our town as well.
Again, my sincere thank you.
Phil Orlando
617 Pearl Street
Phil Orlando
Governance Procurement Manager
OSRAM SYLVANIA
200 Ballardvale Street
Wilmington, MA
978- 570 -3589
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From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:13 PM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
FW: Town Funding
From: Monica Acker [monica.acker @gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 1:16 PM
To: Reading -Selectmen
Subject: Town Funding
Thank you for your service to this town. Two years ago my family moved from New York and we specifically chose to live
in Reading for its wonderful reputation and have not been disappointed. The people I have met here are wonderful. I am
proud to be a part of this community.
That being said, I have been doing my best to keep informed of the financial reports for the schools and town. While I
would like to see the town draw in a bit more commercial business to broaden that tax base, I fully support a tax
override in order to fund our town and schools. This, coupled with smart spending, is necessary for the future of
Reading.
Thank you,
Monica Acker
Sent from my (Phone
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Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:13 PM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
FW: Budget -next steps
From: Samantha Carreiro (stcameiro @yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 12:56 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Fw: Budget -next steps
HI,
I wasn't sure who the best person to send this to. See below.
thanks!
- - - -- Forwarded Message - - - --
From: Samantha Carreiro <stcarreiroavahoo.wm>
To: " townmanacer(cbci.readinc.ma.us' < townmanacer(cDci.readint.ma.us>
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 9:52 AM
Subject: Budget -next steps
Dear Mr. LeLacheur,
My husband and I have been attending the budget meetings held by you and Dr. Doherty over the past couple of
weeks. We moved here last year and are just starting to get acquainted with the town and schools but have found it a
very nice place to live thus far.
We have 3 young children and the issues concerning both the school and town budgets are of great concern. We are in
full support of an override as we feel it is 100% justified. There are some groups forming within the school community to
support getting the information out and work together to increase the chances of getting the override on the ballot and
having it pass.
I want to live in a town that cares about education and will not standby and watch the quality slide when there is
something we can do now. I realize money isn't the only variable, but the case has been made that is desperately
needed.
You asked about'facls' to put out on an informational fact sheet. I been researching what info other communities have
used for these types of flyers. One bullet point that seems helpful is that good schools and a good town resources directly
impact property values. 90% of families looking to move to a town care about the quality of education. That is why we
moved here (from Lexington!). If our schools and public services fall below average, so will the desirability of our homes.
I also fully support having a scaled system, if that is possible. Where those low /fixed income homes are less impacted by
an tax increase.
Please contact me if there is any additional way I can help and we will continue to attend meetings and spread the word.
3�
Samantha Cameiro
44 Middlesex Ave, Reading
3�
Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:12 PM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
FW: Town budget and override
From: acole27C@comcast.net [acole27 @commst.net]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 2:16 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Town budget and override
Hi.
Our names are Amy and Jack Cole (3 Bartlett Cir) and we are concerned about the future of our
schools and our town and are in favor of a prop
2 1/2 override. We are also interested to know what else the town will do to address our budget
issues (i.e. restrict development of new residences and
promote new business, consider a higher tax rate for large businesses, etc.).
Thank you for all your work. We plan to do whatever we can to help support a grass roots
campaign in support of an override.
Amy & Jack
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LeLacheur, Bob
From:
Beth Dimino <beth.dimino @gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, January 25, 2016 10:04 AM
To:
Town Manager
Subject:
Revenue ideas?
Dear Mr. LeLacheur,
I am quite concerned about the state of Reading's town budget, particularly as I am a parent with two
elementary school aged sons in Reading. I see that the financial demands which are coming from town
health insurance and special education are growing at an unsustainable pace, and our current revenue
sources are inadequate to meet these demands.
There has been a lot of conversation about this around town and two questions have come up
1. What do we need to do to bring in big businesses /companies to Reading? We have the best access to
126 and 93 and a lot of empty commercial space (the old Keurig building, the Walgreens, etc.). It seems to
me this could create additional revenue without burdening the infrastructure (sewage, electricity, schools) in
the same way that new residential development would.
2. There is a rumor that Jordans /Home Depot could be paying more in commercial taxes than they currently
are. Can we levy higher taxes on the larger businesses in Reading? It seems that surrounding towns have
higher commercial taxes but this does not deter the businesses from coming.
3. Can we cut Sunday hours at the Reading Library?
I am very interested in hearing your thoughts about this. I keep hearing a lot of what we can't do and not
what we can do to increase revenue. This is obviously very frustrating.
Sincerely,
Beth Dimino
9 B Street
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Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:13 PM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
FW: Financial Forum and Prop 21/2 Support
From: Eric Gaffen [ericgaffen @gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 1:21 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Financial Forum and Prop 2 1/2 Support
To Mr. LeLacheur, Mr. Ensminger, Mr. Halsey, Mr. Sexton, Mr. Arena and Mr. Berman:
I attended the Financial Forum this week and would like to express the strongest support I can give to any efforts to
meet and exceed our level service funding. This includes my support for a future Proposition 2 1/12 override.
While I appreciate the amazing efforts of all town and school personnel who deliver the great services we receive, it
is clear we are falling behind each year. In technology, STEM curriculum, teacher's salaries, etc. the list looks
daunting. By year after year coming in below level service funding, we dig a deeper hole and I will support any and
all efforts to receive the necessary funds to make the changes Dr. Doherty and Mr. LeLacheur referenced on
Saturday night to achieve the requested funding for FY 17.
I also hope that each of you will represent the town that elected you to your position and advocate on behalf of the
town's best interests, which I believe aligns with the support of a Prop 2 1/2 override. Thank you - if there's anything
else I can do, please let me know.
Eric Gaffen
15 Hemlock Road
Reading, MA 01867
9
Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Monday, January 25, 2016 6:00 AM
To:
Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
Fwd: Town finances and override
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Tom Grant <totommit@gmail.com>
Date: January 24, 2016 at 11:19:20 PM EST
To: <selectmenQci.readine.ma.us>
Cc: Kate Grant <kateferantaemail.com>
Subject: Town finances and override
Dear Reading Board of Selectmen,
We me writing to you regarding our town's finances for FY17 and beyond, and our support for
an override. Thank you for being forthright and sharing information now regarding the
upcoming fiscal year and what future budgets may hold.
We are disappointed to see that costs continue to rise faster than revenues, and we are especially
disappointed to hear that services will have to be cut in FYI 7. Reading is a great town, but
cutting services will surely make it less great. It is very important for the town to offer good
schools, well - maintained public areas, and an appropriate police presence. We are concerned
about the education of our elementary school -age (and younger) children and about the value of
our property, if services are to be cut.
As long as the town's finance committee feels there are no more ways to cut spending and that
other means of revenue generation are inadequate, then we are in support of an override and
would like to see it brought to a vote as soon as possible.
Please do your best to propose an override this spring so residents who are in favor of it can rally
support for a "yes" vote over the summer.
9
Again, it is disappointing that the town's finances have gotten to this state. Please take action
quickly towards an override so our town services do not continue to deteriorate.
Sincerely,
Tom and Kate Grant
15 Lothrop Rd
Reading, MA
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Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Saturday, January 23, 2016 8:37 AM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
Fwd: Proposition 2.5 Override
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message
From: Caitlin Macallister Koehler <caitlin.koehler(d_ emaiLcom>
Date: January 23, 2016 at 8:16:03 AM EST
To: <selectmen(aci.readina.ma.us>
Subject: Proposition 2.5 Override
Dear Reading Selectmen,
I'm writing to urge you to consider putting forth an option for a proposition 2.5 override vote to
the town prior to the next budget cycle for FY 18.
I'm concerned about the amount of money that has been cut from both the town and school
budgets from "level service funding" over the last couple of years and again planned for next
year. The projected budget for FY 18 is particularly scary.
Although I'm concerned about general town services, I'm particularly concerned about our school
system and how that will be affected with continued cuts. We can not continue to cut money
every year and expect good things for our children.
If an override vote is going to take place, the sooner you can get out the specifics to the public
about what that would look like would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Koehler
Lindsay Lane
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Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
Lel-acheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:12 PM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
FW: Support for proposition 2/12 override
From: rnoaueira(a)aol.com [rnogueira @aol.com]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 1:41 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Support for proposition 2/12 override
Board of Selectmen,
As a proud Reading resident and mother of three children, one enrolled currently at the Barrows school, I am deeply
concerned and dissatisfied about the level of funding for our public schools and town public works. I am in support of a
future proposition 2 112 override.
Sincerely,
Rochelle Luongo
111 Howard Street
AN
Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:12 PM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
FW: FY 2017 Budget
I'm forwarding a few emails ... Paula please include in next Tues BOS packet ... Matt please save and create an email list
for the 'override'
From: Etain O'Dea [etainodea @gmail.comj
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 8:51 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: FY 2017 Budget
Dear Selectmen of Reading
I attended the budget meeting on Wednesday evening, and I wanted to share my formal support for continuing
to meet our service level requirements for Reading, for the town and the schools herein.
We want to live in a safe and decent place, one that respects and cares for all members of our community. l
fully support an over ride of our taxes so that we can fund the basic needs of our town.
In addition, I would support outlining the wish list of additional services that we would like to support so that
the town can be fully informed and there are no future surprises.
Thank you for your support in this.
Etain O'Dea
526 West St.
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LeLacheur, Bob
From:
Elizabeth Rogers <chrismikemom @yahoo.com>
Sent:
Monday, January 25, 2016 2:21 PM
To:
Reading - Selectmen
Subject:
Support for Override - Save our Schools!!
Hello Selectpeople,
Thank you for all the work you do for Reading and for taking the time to field comments regarding our school
budget, taxes and all the other crazy issues facing our town.
I am writing in full support of a tax override. Unfortunately, I don't see any other way to raise the funds
necessary to keep our quality schools at or above the level we've always enjoyed.
That being said, I'm wondering if Massachusetts has ever considered a tax vehicle similar to what is in place
in Georgia: the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. My parents say that such a plan is being utilized
in their district, where a 1 % sales tax is added to all in -town retail transactions and that 1 % goes directly to
the schools. It works for them because the 1% is paid not only by townspeople who frequent local
businesses but also those who come from other areas to shop in their town. Not sure how this would affect
our local small business owners, bu the idea sounded intriguing! Here's a link to the state of Georgia's plan:
https / /www gadoe ora/ Finance - and - Business - Operations /Facilities- Services /Pages /Splost asnx
As we may not have such a vehicle in place here in Massachusetts, the override is the only answer at this
point. Again, I fully support any initiative to put an override in place.
Thank you again!
-Liz Rogers, 88 Colburn Rd
Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Monday, January 25, 2016 6:00 AM
To:
Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
Fwd: Support for a future override.
Sent from my iphone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Anique Olivier -Mason <aniqueom@brandeis.edu>
Date: January 24, 2016 at 10:18:44 PM EST
To: <selectmen(�ci.reading ma.us>
Cc: <t.mam.bcQsm ail.com>
Subject: Support for a future override.
Dear Reading Board of Selectman,
I moved to Reading in 2013 because I fell in love with our home, the town, and the reputation of
the schools. My husband is a high school teacher at Lexington High School and I am a Ph.D.
trained scientist and Outreach Director at Brandeis University. It is therefore no surprise that we
are strong supporters of public education. Our sons are young - -a Barrows kindergartner and a
baby in daycare- -so it is important to us that we invest in our schools right now, so that they
maintain their excellence for years to come.
It is from this personal perspective that I support a Proposition 2 %z override and hope that it gets
the necessary support needed to pass.
Sincerely,
Dr. Anique Olivier -Mason
Anique J. Olivier- Mason, Ph.D.
Brandeis Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
Director of Education, Outreach and Diversity
Phone: (781) 736 -2838
Websites: http: / /www.brmdeis.edu/=ec/ and httv : /Ibiomaterials.brandeis.edu/
Twitter: @DrAniqueOM
Like the Brandeis MRSEC: httos:// www. facebook.comBrmdeisBioMaterials/
Note: I am on campus an Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please expect delayed responses if
we correspond on my of- campus days.
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Kraunelis, Matthew
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:58 PM
To: Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject: Fwd: future override
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: michele sanphy <michelesanphy(avahoo.com>
Date: January 24, 2016 at 5:38:02 PM EST
To: "selectmen@ci.readine.ma.us" <selectmen(a),ci.readine.ma.us>
Subject: future override
Reply -To: michele sanphy <michelesannhvna.yahoo.com>
Dear Board of Selectmen,
Thank you for all of your information and time last Wednesday evening at the Financial
Forum.
I am deeply concerned about the financial situation our town and schools are facing. I
am in support of an override being put to the voters this fall.
Respectfully,
Michele Sanphy
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Kraunelis, Matthew
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Monday, January 25, 201611:35 AM
To: Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject: FW: Please support our schools in this year's budget
From: Annika Scanlon [mailto•annika scanlonColvahoo com]
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 11:33 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Cc: Brian Scanlon
Subject: Please support our schools in this year's budget
Dear Selectmen,
I am writing as a mother of 3 children who are currently enrolled in Reading Public Schools,
specifically at Barrows Elementary & Parker Middle School.
In all, the quality of my childrens' education has been most substantially impacted by their
experiences with their teachers, which has been (so far) very good. In my opinion, at least 6 of those
teachers were utterly outstanding and have had lingering positive impacts on my children and their
school experience.
I am disheartened by the lack of level service funding for the school budget, and would very much like
to see us retain these excellent, passionate teachers we already have.
I know Reading spends very little dollars per student, as compared to the rest of the state. With the
resourcefulness already shown, can you imagine how our schools could soar with more level
funding?
Although current financial times are difficult, I support a Proposition 2 -1/2 override, for the sake of the
education of our future citizens.
Thank you for your consideration and service to the Town.
Sincerely,
Annika Scanlon
( DOR
Le Lacheur, Bob
From: Rebecca Schromm -rebecca0620 @yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:46 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Support for Override
Good morning,
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the lack of level service funding for both the Reading Public Schools and the
Reading Town budgets for the 2017 -2018 school year. I attended the Financial Forum on January 20 and received a thorough
education about the current state of our town and the potentially disastrous budgetary issues that we face in 2018 and
beyond. For these reasons, I am writing to advise you of my support for a Proposition 2 1/2 override this fall. Please put this item
on our town's ballot so that we can continue to provide our children the education they deserve, our teachers and town employees
the pay the deserve and keep Reading a town we can be proud to live in and support.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can do as a resident of Reading to make my wishes known.
Thank you for all you do,
Rebecca Schromm
18 Berkeley Street
(Graduate of Reading Public Schools, 1991
Public Schools)
current Reading School employee and mother to 3 school -aged children in Reading
(bDD
LeLacheur, Bob
From:
Jerrod Shaughnessy <jshaughnessy @jefferies.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, January 26, 20161:24 PM
To:
Reading - Selectmen
Cc:
Shaughnessy, Gina
Subject:
School budget - lack of funding
To Whom it May Concern,
I am in support of a tax override as I believe it is a small price to pay to get what we moved to Reading for, a great education and
endearing upbringing for our children in a wonderful community. However, I believe this is a near term solution to a long term
problem.
Since moving to Reading 3+ years ago, and even more so in the past month or two, it has become increasingly apparent that
there are great and dire underlying issues with the financial situation of our town. I was caught off guard, as I was completely
unaware of the education budget issues. While I take full responsibility for not being more involved in the past and won't let it
happen going forward, I am appalled that we seemingly knew this issue was on the horizon two years ago when we approved a
$15mm dollar library project, and a tax override. This will clearly make it much more difficult for you to garner the vote for
another override, one that is far more important.
Just two years ago Gina and 1, along with many of our friends in the community were hoping to be able to send all of our
youngest children to full day kindergarten like other local communities without paying what is a large out of pocket sum of
money to us and many other young working families. And now so suddenly we are faced with laying off staff, staff leaving for
betterjobs, and learning that they all agreed to not take raises in the past few years to avoid layoffs! Beyond this, the roads in
our town are in disrepair. Main St, West St (mid project understandably), Forest, Van Norden, and our own Spruce Rd along
with a myriad of others we use to get around day to day are all a collection of jarring potholes sending our vehicles to an early
grave.
There is clearly a funding gap... the most glaring problem to me personally is certainly not something that needs to be pointed
out to the likes of you all. By looking at Mr. LeLaucher's FY17 Financial Presentation, it is clear we are drastically behind our peer
communities in CIP tax levy. If we were to simply match our peer community tax rates, that is by rough math an additional
$2.2mm tax levy for the town. That far exceeds not only the $700k needed for level services next year, but the $1.6mm for
"services the community may well desire', and gets us nearly 4% closer to the total tax levy of our peer group of 66.6 %. Now
while I understand there is a fair amount of sentiment toward the small business in Reading and I support that personally, I am
sure that there are ways we can levy more tax from local business, just like our peers do, and still make it fair for everyone. I look
forward to your thoughts on this both in future meetings or in direct response to me if you prefer.
Sincerely,
Jerrod Shaughnessy
From: Shaughnessy, Gina [mailto:gina @monasheecap.comj
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 1:11 PM
To: 'selectmen @ci.reading.ma.us'
Cc: Jerrod Shaughnessy
Subject: School budget - lack of funding
Hi,
1 5t
LeLacheur, Bob
From:
Shaughnessy, Gina <gina @monasheecap.com>
Sent:
Monday, January 25, 2016 1:11 PM
To:
Reading - Selectmen
Cc:
'Jerrod Shaughnessy'
Subject:
School budget - lack of funding
Hi,
I am extremely concerned about the current financial situation of our town and most importantly the impact that it is having on
the education provided in Reading. We cannot continue to lose funding for school services when the expenses continue to
rise. Teachers are finding jobs elsewhere because Reading can't pay them enough. On top of that, we are looking to cut jobs and
programs and not add any. I am concerned for my 3 children. I am concerned for my neighbors and friends. I am concerned for
all of the kids that will get their education in Reading. We need to figure out a way to get more funding for the schools and I
fully support the idea of a tax override. The school rankings will continue to decrease which will cause our property values to
decrease. This should be a TOP priority for any Reading community member and it will directly affect them and their property
value over time.
I had no idea of the financial situation of our town. Something has to change.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do other than attend meetings and voice my opinion.
Kind regards,
Gina Shaughnessy
91 Spruce Road
Reading, MA 01967
5a
Kraunelis, Matthew
From:
LeLacheur, Bob
Sent:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:12 PM
To:
Schena, Paula; Kraunelis, Matthew
Subject:
FW: Override
From: Mary Ann Sweetser [thesweetsers@hotmail.mm]
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 7:44 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Fwd: Override
Begin forwarded message:
From: Mary Ann Sweetser <thesweetsers(ilhotmail.com>
Date: January 22, 2016 at 7:41:56 PM EST
To: selectmena.ci.reading.ma
Subject: Override
Selectmen,
I attended the fincomm meeting this past Wednesday evening. I am eager to support an override
in the interest of supporting both school and town funding requirements.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Sweetser
200 West Street
Reading, MA. 01867
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