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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Selectmen
Date: 2017 -07 -25 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
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Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Agenda:
Meeting Called By: Caitlin Saunders on behalf of Chairman John Arena
Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk's hours of
operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an
adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be
discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda.
All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will not be accepted.
Topics of Discussion:
1) Reports and Comments
a. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments
b. Public Comment
C. Town Manager's /Assistant Town Manager's Report
2) Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48
hours in advance of the meeting
3) Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
4) Personnel & Appointments
5) Discussion /Action Items
a. Hearing — FYI Classification Plan
b. Amend Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 3 Licenses
C. Adopt KENO Policy
d. Finalize Town Manager FYI Goals
e. BOS Survey
6) Approval of Minutes
a. June 27th, 2017
7) Licenses, Permits and Approvals
8) Executive Session
9) Correspondence
a. Email from Julie Mercier, re: Historical Commission Public Hearing
b. Email from Suburban Coalition, re: Announcement
c. Correspondence from National Grid, re: Natural Gas Work
d. Correspondence from Sally Hoyt, re: House Bill No. 2252 — Constables
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This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF READING
To the Inhabitants of the Town
of Reading:
Please take notice that the
Board of Selectmen of the
Town of Reading will hold a
public hearing on July 25,
2017 in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, 16 Lowell
Street, Reading,
Massachusetts to amend the
FY18 Non Union
Classification Plan at 7:20
p.m.
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.readingma.gov
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 July 25, 2017 to
town manager @ci. reading. ma.
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By order of
Robert W. LeLacheur
Town Manager
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ARTICLE 3 - LICENSES
Section 3.1— General Procedures and Conditions for Issuance of Licenses
3.1.1— Application Procedures
Applicants for initial issuance or renewal of licenses issued by the Board of Selectmen
shall submit an application on a standard form as provided by the Town. The applicant shall
have the responsibility to complete all information on the form completely and accurately, and
under oath, and shall provide with the application all necessary information in order for the
Town to determine whether all requirement(s) of the license in accordance with Town or State
regulations or bylaws are complied with. These requirements may include but not be limited to:
♦ A sworn statement that the applicant has paid all taxes and fees and other moneys owed
to the Town of Reading for any services;
♦ All required performance bonds, if any, are on file;
♦ A certificate of Workers Compensation is on file.
The Board of Selectmen may request information from any other Department, Board,
Committee or Commission in considering the granting and /or renewal of a license. The Board
may review the record of any complaints or problems regarding the licensee and /or the licensed
premises, and shall take such complaints into account in considering whether or not to issue or
renew the license.
3.1.2 — License Period
Unless otherwise provided, licenses shall be issued for a 12 month calendar year,
beginning on January l st. An application for a new license shall be issued for the remainder of
the calendar year. Fees shall be charged for the entire calendar year even if the license is
effective for only a portion of the calendar year.
3.1.3 — License Restricted to the Premises for which it is Issued
Except for Taxi and Livery vehicle licenses, an application for a license shall be specific
as to the location, including street number and address, for which the license is issued. The
licensed activity may not be moved to any other location without approval of the Licensing
Authority.
3.1.4 — Requirement that Licensees maintain their Properties and Businesses in accordance
with all Conditions, Bylaws, Rules and Rezulations of the Town of ReadinIZ during
the Term of the License
Every business licensed by the Town of Reading, whether listed below or not, shall at all
times during the term of their license, maintain the property and conduct their business in
accordance with all conditions of the license, as well as in conformity with all policies, rules,
regulations and bylaws of the Town of Reading. All licensees shall maintain their premises in a
clean and business -like condition that is conducive to public health and safety.
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3.1.5 — Conditions on Licenses
The Town may place reasonable conditions on the issuance of any license issued
pursuant to these policies to provide for public safety, health, welfare and the promotion of
public order.
3.1.6 - Delegation to the Town Manager the Authority to issue Certain Licenses
The Board of Selectmen may, annually, delegate to the Town Manager the authority to
issue and renew any or all licenses covered by this policy, except for the issuance and annual
renewal of liquor licenses. When the Board of Selectmen chooses to delegate this authority, the
Board of Selectmen will be notified of the granting and /or renewal of such licenses at their next
regular meeting following the issuance or renewal.
Prior to approving a renewal, the Town Manager will make certain that all conditions of
the license have been met, and that all other appropriate measures are complied with to ensure
that the licensee is in compliance with all bylaws, rules, regulations and practices of the Town of
Reading.
If an issue has been raised by the Board of Selectmen regarding the issuance or renewal
of a license, the Town Manager shall not issue or renew the license but it shall be referred back
to the Board of Selectmen for their review and action.
3.1.7 — Suspension, Modification or Revocation of Licenses
The Town may suspend, modify or revoke any license issued under these policies for
failure to meet any of the requirements of these policies, or failure to meet any conditions placed
on the license. The licensee is entitled to due process as provided by law, which may include
written notice of any violation and a hearing.
Adopted 10- 27 -86, Revised 12- 13 -94, Revised 12 -5 -95, Revised 5 -25 -04
Section 3.2 — Liquor License Policy
Removed for this discussion as it has been recently revised
Section 3.3 - Issuance of Peddler's Licenses
Chapter 101, Sections 12a through 33 of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for
regulations of peddlers. Part of the State law allows the Board of Selectmen to establish local
rules and regulations for the granting of such licenses.
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen
in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Peddler's Licenses:
Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The following guidelines are
not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are merely guidelines to
the applicant.
1. Approval will be granted within a commercial or industrial zoning district only.
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2. No peddlers will be permitted to operate within the public right of way including a
roadway or sidewalk area.
3. Written approval of the property owner and any tenants on the property will be required
prior to the Board hearing an application for a license. This will need to be renewed
annually.
4. If the proposed use, in the opinion of the Board of Selectmen, will generate traffic other
than traffic that is routine to the premises, then designated parking spaces will be required
that will not be detrimental to the principle use on the premises.
5. The Board will require evidence that the peddler's use will have minimal effect on the
neighborhood adjacent to the site.
6. The peddler's use will not take away existing parking spaces from those required on the
site.
7. The peddler's use may have no negative impact on retail or commercial activities within
the Town of Reading.
8. Peddler's uses will only be permitted where there is another principal use on the site and
the peddler's use is related to the principal use of the property. No peddler's uses will be
permitted on vacant or unused land.
9. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place and insure public safety and
cleanliness, and a condition of approval of any peddler's license will be that all of the
required licenses will be received.
10. Prior to the issuance of a Peddler's License, the Board may require a review by the
Health Division and the Building /Zoning Inspection Division and proof that all necessary
approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been issued.
Adopted 10- 18 -88, Revised 12- 13 -94, Revised 5 -25 -04
Section 3.4 - Issuance of Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Licenses
Chapter 140, Sections 57 -69 of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for the
regulation of Class I, II and III licenses for the sale of motor vehicles. The Board of Selectmen
as Licensing Authority is charged with the responsibility of issuing these licenses, determining
that the licensee is a proper person to engage in the business and that there is a suitable place of
business.
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen
in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Class I, II and III Motor Vehicle Licenses:
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. These guidelines are not
intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are guidelines to the
applicant.
2. Class 1, II and. III Motor Vehicle Licenses will be issued only within a commercial or
industrial zoning district within the Town.
3. Pursuant to State law (Chapter 140, Section 59), the applicant must show that the
business to be licensed is the principal business of the licensee.
4. The applicant shall provide to the Board of Selectmen a lease or written approval of the
property owner (if other than the applicant) for the use of the premises for the license
period.
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5. The applicant will provide, pursuant to Chapter 140, Section 58, proof that the applicant
maintains or has access to a repair facility sufficient to enable him to satisfy the warranty
repair obligations imposed by State statute.
6. For Class I and 11 Licenses, all the requirements of Chapter 90, Section 7N 1/4 and Section
7N 1/2 must be complied with.
7. The applicant must show through plans or other means that there is adequate space on the
premises for the vehicles to be sold and for customers and employees to park.
8. The licensed activity must not create an adverse traffic impact and access to the site must
be adequate.
9. The licensee must conform with the Zoning By -Laws including the sign portions of the
Zoning By -Laws.
10 The Board may require information to assure itself that the facility does not and will not
cause any environmental problems relative to spills or other release of harmful substances
to the environment or to neighboring properties.
11. The applicant shall provide proof of a bond as required by State Statute.
12. Prior to the issuance of a Class 1, II or III Motor Vehicle License, the Board may require
a review by the Building /Zoning Inspection Division, and proof that all necessary
approvals, permits and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. The Board will
require a review by the Chief of Police to assist them in determining that the applicant is
a proper person to engage in the business to be licensed.
The following will be standard conditions for Class I, II or III Motor Vehicle Licenses
unless the Board of Selectmen shall modify any of these conditions, and the Board may make
any additional conditions on the license as it deems fit:
♦ The maximum number of vehicles offered to be sold at any one time shall be
established.
♦ The location of vehicle(s) to be sold will be specifically stated.
♦ The location of the repair facility will be specifically stated.
♦ There will be no pennants, banners, windshield signs or other information other than the
principal sign unless required by law. The Board may require pricing and other
consumer information to be attached to the vehicle in a manner so as not to detract from
the general appearance of the site.
Adopted 12- 13 -94, Revised 5 -25 -04
Section 3.5 - Issuance of Taxi and Vehicle for Hire Licenses
This Section shall be known as the "Town of Reading Rules and Orders for the
Regulation of Carriages and Vehicles Used in the Town of Reading, promulgated pursuant to
G.L.C. 40, Sec. 22 ".
3.5.1 - Applicability of Rules and Orders
Vehicles for hire including taxicabs and liveries (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles ")
operating or caused to be operated by non - governmental entities for the transportation of persons
from place to place within the Town, or from a point in the Town to another location outside the
Town, other than over regular routes or between fixed termini, shall be subject to these rules and
orders to the extent provided below.
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3.5.1.2 - Definition of Livery
Livery shall mean a private vehicle licensed as such, including but not limited to,
limousines which are used for pre- arranged trips for particular occasions such as weddings,
funerals, celebrations or school transportation.
3.5.2 - License
3.5.2.1 - License Required
No vehicle shall be driven, operated or caused to be operated as a vehicle for hire without
a license first having been obtained for that vehicle from the Board of Selectmen. Each vehicle
shall require a separate license.
3.5.2.2 - Application
Applications for a license shall be made in writing to the Board of Selectmen and shall
provide the following information:
1. The name and address of the applicant, if an individual; or if a corporation, the name,
date of incorporation, address of its principal place of business and the name and address
of its officers; or if a partnership, association or unincorporated company, the names and
addresses of the partners or associates and the address of its principal place of business.
2. The intended place of business within the Town of Reading.
3. The name of the manager or principal representative.
4. Proposed hours of operation, description of proposed vehicle including the make, model,
Vehicle Identification Number and age of the vehicle.
3.5.2.3 - Review by Chief of Police
No license shall be granted by the Board of Selectmen until the application has been
reviewed by the Chief of Police. Ten (10) working days to be allowed for such review. As a
condition of issuance and retention of the license, the owner and all employees of the licenses
shall make available to the Police Chief or his designees, the manifest used by the taxi company.
"Manifest" means a daily record prepared by a taxicab driver of all trips made by said driver
showing time and place of origin, destination, number of passengers, and the amount of fare of
each trip.
3.5.2.4 - Grant or Denial
The Board of Selectmen may upon receipt of an application, issue a license under such
terms and conditions as they deem appropriate and in the public interest. The Board, in
determining whether to issue a license, may consider the public demand or the proposed service,
the effect of the proposed service upon relevant traffic and safety conditions, the character and
financial responsibility of the applicant the condition of the proposed vehicle(s), and any and all
other relevant facts or circumstances.
3.5.2.5 -'Perm and Fee
Any license issued hereunder shall expire on the last day of December next ensuing,
unless sooner revoked or surrendered. Any licensee who permanently ceases to operate the
vehicle for which a license was issued shall forthwith surrender the license to the Board of
Selectmen. The fee for each license issued shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per license. This fee
shall not be prorated.
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3.5.2.6 - Notification as to Vehicle
If issued a license, the licensee shall, prior to the operation of the vehicle as a vehicle for
hire, provide the following information, in writing, to the Board of Selectmen:
1. The make, model, Vehicle Identification Number and age of the vehicle.
2. A copy of the vehicle's certificate of registration with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
3. A copy of the certificate of insurance coverage page for the vehicle.
3.5.2.7 - Insurance
A vehicle issued a license hereunder shall be insured. Coverage for "Bodily Injury to
Others" shall be no less than $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident.
3.5.2.8 - Liability
The licensee is at all times responsible for his vehicle and shall be liable for all penalties
and /or damage resulting from his operation of the vehicle or the operation of the vehicle by an
employee or agent.
3.5.2.9 - Suspension or Revocation
The Board of Selectmen may suspend or revoke a license issued under the provisions of
this article for good cause. Before suspension or revocation of a license, the licensee shall be
entitled to a hearing thereon before the Board of Selectmen. Written notice of the hearing shall
be forwarded to the licensee at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.
Such notification shall state the grounds of complaint and the date, time and place of the hearing.
The Town Manager may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing for a period of no
greater then ten (10) days or until a hearing is held, whichever is sooner, if there is sufficient
evidence to indicate that the public safety would be endangered by continued operation of the
vehicle.
3.5.2.10 - Assilznment or Transfer Prohibited
No license shall be assigned or transferred.
3.5.3 - Permit
3.5.3.1 - Required
No person shall operate a vehicle, and no licensee shall employ or allow a person to
operate a vehicle, unless the operator first obtains a permit from the Board of Selectmen.
3.5.3.2 - Minors
No permit shall be issued to a person under eighteen (18) years of age.
3.5.3.3 - Application
Applications for a permit shall be made, in writing, to the Board of Selectmen and shall
provide the following information:
1. Full name and address.
2. Copy of a valid operator's license issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
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3. All previous experience operating a vehicle for hire.
4. Convictions or pleas of guilty to a criminal offense, except as outlined below. If any, state
the offense(s), court(s) in which convicted or guilty plea occurred and when the
conviction(s) or plea(s) occurred. The following criminal information is not and shall not
be requested, examined or considered by the Board of Selectmen:
♦ Arrests, detentions or dispositions in which no conviction or guilty plea resulted;
♦ Convictions which have been reversed or vacated but not pardoned;
♦ Misdemeanor convictions or guilty pleas when the date of conviction or plea was
greater than ten (10) years prior to the date of application for the permit;
o Traffic violations for which there was a finding of responsibility for a period of two
(2) years prior to the date of application for the permit or for such period of time as
the Board of Selectmen shall request.
Failure to give accurate and complete information as required above may be grounds for
denial, suspension or revocation of a permit.
3.5.3.4 - Review by Chief of Police
No permit shall be issued by the Board of Selectmen until the application has been
reviewed by the Chief of Police or his designee. Ten (10) working days to be allowed for such
review.
3.5.3.5 - Issuance or Denial
An applicant shall be granted a permit only if the Board of Selectmen determines that
granting a permit to the applicant is in the best interest of the public. Criminal convictions or
pleas of guilty shall not result in an automatic denial of an application but shall be given
significant consideration and weight by the Board of Selectmen, taking into account all factors
including the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction or
plea, and the sensitive nature of serving the public as a driver of a vehicle for hire.
3.5.3.6 - Term and Fee
Any permit granted hereunder shall expire on the last day of December next ensuing,
unless sooner revoked or surrendered. A permit holder who ceases to operate vehicles shall
forthwith surrender his permit to the Board of Selectmen. The fee for a permit shall be fifty
dollars ($50.00). This fee shall not be prorated.
3.5.3.7 - Picture Identification Card
A picture identification card shall be issued by the Board of Selectmen, or its designee, to
each permit holder, and shall be displayed prominently in the vehicle when being driven by the
permit holder.
3.5.3.8 - Liability
A permit holder is at all times responsible for the vehicle he is operating and shall be
liable for all penalties and /or damage resulting from his operation of the vehicle.
3.5.3.9 - Suspension or Revocation
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The Board of Selectmen may suspend or revoke a permit granted under the provisions of
this article for good cause. Before suspension or revocation of a permit, the permit holder shall
be entitled to a hearing thereon before the Board of Selectmen.
Notice of the hearing shall be in writing and forwarded to the permit holder at least seven
(7) calendar day prior to the date of the hearing.
Such notification shall state the grounds of complaint and the date, time and place of the
hearing. The Town Manager may temporarily suspend a permit until a hearing can be held in
accordance with the procedures set out above, if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the
public safety would be endangered by the continued operation by the permit holder. In no event
shall a temporary suspension be for a period greater than ten (10) calendar days.
3.5.4 - Operation
3.5.4.1 - Duty to Transport
A permit holder shall not unreasonably refuse to transport a passenger.
3.5.4.2 - Sharing a Ride
No permit holder shall accept a passenger when the vehicle is occupied or engaged
without the consent of the passenger(s) already in the vehicle. No person shall be obliged to pay
any extra fare or fee for refusing such consent. Separate fares shall not be charged to members
of the same party. A party shall be considered any number of individuals (not exceeding the
passenger capacity of the taxi) with the same origin and destination.
3.5.4.3 - Taxi Stands - Parking — Standing
The Board of Selectmen may assign a taxi stand or stands to one or more taxicabs. The
Board of Selectmen may also designate specific areas, streets or ways where vehicles may not
park of stand. Standing and /or parking on public ways or public property of vehicles not
licensed in the Town of Reading is prohibited except while waiting to return a party whose
original point of hire was from outside of Reading, when operating in accordance with a
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities license, or when being used for personal (non -
vehicle for hire) purposes.
3.5.4.4 - Maintenance of Vehicles
Every vehicle shall be kept in good condition, suitable for occupancy and mechanically
fit for the safety of passengers. The interior and exterior of the vehicle shall be safe, clean and
sanitary at all times.
3.5.4.5 - Inspection
The Reading Police Department or its designee shall have the right to inspect any vehicle
for purposes of these regulations or as public safety requires.
3.5.4.6 - Smoking
Smoking in a vehicle is prohibited.
3.5.4.7 - Appearance of Operator
Every driver having charge of a licensed vehicle shall be suitably dressed (sleeved shirt),
neat and clean in appearance.
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3.5.4.8 - Display of License, Picture Identification Card and Rates of Fare
Every vehicle when in operation shall display the following cards in a suitable frame so
that they are secure and immobile and plainly visible to passengers riding in the rear of the
vehicle:
1. License
2. Picture identification card of driver
3. Fares (taxicabs only)
3.5.4.9 - Lettering on Taxicabs
Every taxicab operating under the authority of these rules and orders shall have the name
or trade name of the licensee and the name "Town of Reading" or "Reading" painted on both
sides of the taxicab in letters four inches high and one -half inch wide, painted in two
conspicuous places on the taxicab.
3.5.4.10 - Copy of Rellulations
Every vehicle shall, when in operation, contain a copy of these regulations, which shall
be exhibited to any passenger or Police Officer on request. The licensee and permit holder shall
be responsible for the implementation of this requirement.
3.5.5 - Fares
3.5.5.1 - Taxicabs
The Selectmen shall establish the rates of fare for the conveyance of passengers and
baggage, and may revise such when they so determine. The rate of fare shall be governed by
fare zones and shall be on file at the Office of the Town Clerk.
3.5.5.2 - Separate Fares
Separate fares shall not be charged to members of the same party.
3.5.5. 3 - Senior Citizen Discount
Fares for all persons sixty (60) years of age and older shall be discounted in accordance
with a schedule approved by the Board of Selectmen. When discounted rates are offered, they
must be offered to all senior citizens using a taxicab pursuant to the licensing established in this
policy. There shall be displayed a sign informing the passengers of the discount.
3.5.5.4 - No Fares in Excess of Established Rates
No taxicab permit holder shall demand or receive as a fare more than the fare established
by the Board of Selectmen under the authority granted by these regulations.
3.5.5.5.- Livery Rates
Charges by liveries shall be subject to mutual agreement between the livery operator and
the passenger(s).
3.5.6 - Information Update and Penalties
3.5.6.1 - Information Update
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When any information provided in an application for a license or permit changes or is
updated, the respective licensee or permit holder shall give notice thereof, in writing, to the
Board of Selectmen.
3.5.6.2 - Penalties
The penalty for a violation of any of these rules and orders shall be a fine equal to the
fine for a violation of Town Bylaws as set forth in Article 1.5 of the Town Bylaws. Violation of
any of the rules and orders herein shall be just cause for suspension or revocation of a license
and /or permit.
Adopted 7- 18 -89, Revised 12- 13 -94, Revised 5 -25 -04
Section 3.6 — Innholders and Common Victualler's Licenses
Chapter 140, Sections 2 of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for the licensing of
Innholders and Common Victuallers. The Board of Selectmen as Licensing Authority is charged
with the responsibility of issuing these licenses, determining that the licensee is a proper person
to engage in the business and that there is a suitable place of business.
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen
in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Innholders and Common Victualler's Licenses:
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. These guidelines are not
intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are guidelines to the
applicant.
2. Innholders and Common Victualler's Licenses will be issued only within a commercial or
industrial zoning district within the Town, unless such a business shall exist and has pre-
dated zoning, or has been granted a variance to do business in a location that is not in a
business or industrial zoning district.
3. The applicant shall provide to the Board of Selectmen proof of ownership, a lease, or
written approval of the property owner (if other than the applicant) for the use of the
premises for the license period.
4. The applicant shall provide to the Town a plan of the premises to be licensed, including
an accurate count of the number of seats available. If outdoor seating is to be required,
this shall also be included on the plans.
5. The applicant must show through plans or other means that there is adequate space on the
premises for all aspects of the proposed operation, including employee and customer
parking, in accordance with the Zoning By -Laws of the Town of Reading.
6. The licensee must conform with the Zoning By -Laws including the sign portions of the
Zoning By -Laws.
7. Prior to the issuance of an Innholders and Common Victualler's License, the Board may
require a review by the Health Division and the Building /Zoning Inspection Division and
proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have
been issued.
For establishments licensed as Innholders and Common Victualler's, patrons are not
permitted to bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises for their own consumption.
Licensees are not permitted to keep alcoholic beverages on the premises except for a
small quantity that is used in the preparation of certain specialty- cooked foods. The Board of
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Selectmen as Licensing Authority will at its discretion. determine what is reasonable for this
purpose, and whether or not it is customary in the preparation of such specialty foods. This
policy shall not apply to establishments that hold valid liquor licenses.
Adopted 3- I2 -96, Revised 5 -25 -04
Section 3.7 — Entertainment Licenses
Chapter 140, Sections 183A of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provides for the
licensing of "Theatrical Exhibitions, Public Amusements, etc." The Board of Selectmen as
Licensing Authority is charged with the responsibility of issuing these licenses, determining that
the licensee is a proper person to engage in the business and that there is a suitable place of
business.
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen
in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Entertainment Licenses:
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
2. Each entertainment device shall be separately licensed, and licenses shall be issued only
for premises located in a commercial or industrial zone, or where the premises is
otherwise suitable for such a license.
3. A site may be licensed for live entertainment for a full calendar year, or for each event, as
the Town may determine. If each event is separately licensed, a separate application shall
be made and a separate fee shall be charged for each event.
4. For each live entertainment event, the applicant shall furnish complete information as to
the type of concert, exhibition, dance, or public show that is requested; the condition of
the premises; and the actions proposed to prevent danger to the public health, safety or
order.
5. For each live entertainment event, the licensee shall be required to protect employees,
patrons, and members of the public, both on and off the premises, from disruptive
conduct, criminal activity, and from health, safety and fire hazards.
6. For each live entertainment event, the licensee shall be required to prevent the
unreasonable increase in the level of noise in the area caused by the licensed activity or
caused by patrons entering or leaving the premises.
7. For each live entertainment event, the licensee shall be required to prevent an
unreasonable level of pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the area of the event, and to
prevent the unreasonable level of increased parking in the area of the premises.
8. The Town may require a Police or other detail at live entertainment venues, depending
upon the anticipated attendance at the event, and also depending upon the nature of the
event. The decision as to require a Police or other detail shall be solely at the discretion
of the Town.
9. Prior to the issuance of an Entertainment License for live entertainment, the Board may
require a review by the Health Division, Fire Department, Police Department, and the
Building /Zoning Inspection Division, and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and
other licenses needed to operate have been issued.
Revised 5 -25 -04
Section 3.8 — Licenses for Automatic Amusement Devices
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Chapter 140, Sections 177A of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for the licensing
of "Automatic Amusement Devices." The Board of Selectmen as Licensing Authority is charged
with the responsibility of issuing these licenses, determining that the licensee is a proper person
to engage in the business and that there is a suitable place of business.
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen
in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Licenses for Automatic Amusement Devices.
Automatic Amusement Devices include those that are coin or otherwise operated, as well as
those that are free for play:
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
2. Licenses for Amusement Devices other than clubs will be subject to a hearing by the
Board of Selectmen.
3. Automatic Amusement Devices licensed under this policy shall be so installed on the
premises so as to be in open view at all times while in operation, and shall at all times be
available for inspection.
4. No person keeping or offering for operation or allowing to be kept for operation any
automatic amusement device licensed under these policies shall permit the automatic
amusement device to be used for gambling. A device that rewards the player with free
play on that machine shall not be considered to be gambling.
5. Prior to the issuance of a License for Automatic Amusement Devices, the Board may
require a review by the Police Department and the Building /Zoning Inspection Division,
and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have
been issued.
Revised 5 -25 -04
Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6 a.m.
Section 5.10 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading prohibits retail sales prior to
6:00 a.m. It also provides for a process by which the Board of Selectmen may consider allowing
retail sales between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. when the Board determines that
permitting retail sales during those hours is in the interest of public health safety and welfare, or
is in the interest of public necessity or public convenience.
These regulations are adopted by the Board of Selectmen to provide guidance to the
Board of Selectmen, applicants, and the public regarding how applications for waivers from the
restriction on hours of retail sales will be handled.
Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. An initial application for a
waiver or hours of retail sales prior to 6 a.m. shall require a public hearing noticed to all property
owners within 300', and by publication in a local newspaper and /or publication on the Town's
web site. Renewal of a waiver shall be required on an annual basis with each waiver expiring on
December 31. The Board of Selectmen shall determine on a case by case basis whether a public
hearing is required for each renewal.
The Board of Selectmen may revoke approval upon receipt of complaints that the
operation is taking place contrary to the approval granted by the Board. Revocation shall be
made only after a public hearing, unless emergency circumstances require an administrative
revocation pending hearing.
The following guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the
Board but are merely guidelines to the applicant:
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1. Approval will be granted for businesses within a commercial or industrial zoning district
only.
2. In general, approval shall be for the entire business. For example, if a business dispenses
gasoline, sells coffee, and has a convenience store, all within the same business, then the
approval shall be for all parts of the business.
3. The retail use for which approval of a change in retail hours is permitted will be the
principal use on the property.
4. Written approval of the property owner will be required prior to the Board hearing an
application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually.
5. The Board may require evidence that the change in permitted hours of retail operation
will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site.
6. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place to ensure public safety and
follow food code sanitation protocols.
7. No waiver of the hours of retail sales will be considered for prior to 5 am Monday
through Friday. No waivers shall be considered for Saturdays, Sundays, or State
Designated legal holidays.
8. The Board may limit the use of outdoor speakers, drive - thru's, and /or restrict parking in
certain areas in order to limit the impact of the waiver on neighboring properties. In
order to address these issues, the Board may require a site plan from applicants, drawn to
scale, and showing locations of these features and their relation to abutting residential
buildings.
9. Prior to the issuance of a waiver on the hours of retail sales, the Board may request a
review by the Health Division, Police Department, and the Building /Zoning Inspection
Division and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to
operate have been issued.
10. A waiver to allow retail uses prior to 6 a.m. is not a waiver of any other bylaw or
regulation of the Town of Reading or other agency having jurisdiction.
11. Parking lot cleaning, and other maintenance operations (excluding emergency work), and
deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 am. Rubbish
collection and recycling shall not take place between 9:00 PM and 6:30 am.
Adopted 6126107
Section 3.10 — Licenses for Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining
The Board of Selectmen desires to encourage restaurants to provide outdoor dining on
public sidewalks in the downtown area of Reading in a safe and orderly manner. These
regulations are adopted pursuant to Section 5.2.1 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading,
which provides in part that "No person shall place or cause to be placed any obstruction in any
street, public place or private way in the Town without permission of the Board of
Selectmen...."
Outdoor dining on private property may be permitted in addition to or in lieu of outdoor
dining on a public sidewalk, upon site plan approval by the Community Planning and
Development Commission. This policy addresses only outdoor dining on public sidewalks.
The following regulations shall apply for licenses for utilizing public sidewalks for
outdoor dining, or "Outdoor Dining Licenses ":
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Application
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. These guidelines are not
intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are guidelines to the
Applicant.
2. Applications for Outdoor Dining Licenses utilizing public sidewalks shall be made to the
Board of Selectmen by submission of an Application Form. The application will include
the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the owner of the building
within which the restaurant is located, proof of ownership, a lease, or written approval of
the property owner within which the restaurant is located (if other than the applicant) for
the use of the premises for the license period. The application shall be signed by the
owner of the restaurant and shall be accompanied by a copy of the current Permit to
Operate a Food Establishment issued by the Board of Health.
3. The application shall also include 10 copies of a professionally drawn plan and all
supporting documents containing the information required in order to be able to make a
decision as to the license, and shall also include a plan for outdoor lighting if any is
proposed.
4. The License is revocable at will by the Town for any reason whatsoever upon written
notice to the Licensee from the Town. The License Agreement shall stipulate that in the
event of such revocation, the Licensee shall have no recourse or claim against the Town
for such revocation whether by way of monetary charges, a suit in equity or otherwise.
5. Outdoor Dining Licenses shall be issued only to Inn- holders and Common Victualers for
portions of public sidewalks directly abutting their business, and will be issued only
within a commercial or industrial zoning district within the Town, unless such a business
shall exist and has pre -dated zoning, or has been granted a variance to do business in a
location that is not in a business or industrial zoning district.
6. Prior to the issuance of a license for outdoor dining on public sidewalks, the Board may
require a review by the Community Services Director, Health Services Administrator,
Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Engineer, and the Building /Zoning Inspector and proof
that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been
issued.
Sale and Service of Alcoholic Beverages
7. Pursuant to section 5.5.6 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading, the Board of
Selectmen may permit service and consumption of alcohol while on a public way.
Therefore, the Board of Selectmen may approve the modification of a plan of the
"licensed premises" pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Board of Selectmen policies, for:
• Restaurant Licenses to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic
Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises; and
• Restaurant Licenses to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages
to be Drunk on the Premises (less than 100 seats)
to allow alcohol service and consumption on a sidewalk area as part of a "Licenses for
Utilizing Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining."
8. Applicants who hold an alcoholic beverages license and who elect to apply for an
Outdoor Dining License which would include sale and service of alcoholic beverages
shall provide a detailed alcohol control plan/strategy as part of their Outdoor Dining
License application packet. The alcohol control plan shall include what steps the manager
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shall take to ensure that alcohol remains only on the licensed premises (including the
sidewalk area). Such a plan/strategy may include signage, staff instructions, monitoring
of the outdoor dining area, etc. The applicant shall also submit as part of the application
packet the alcohol server training certificates for all managers and servers of the
restaurant which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
9. There shall be no service of alcohol in an outdoor dining area unless the customer also
orders food from the menu.
Standards for Operation
10. The area licensed for outdoor dining shall be limited to the sidewalk area immediately
abutting an establishment otherwise licensed as a "Common Victualer ", and the licensee
shall limit the placement of seating and other outdoor furnishings to the sidewalk
immediately in front of the licensed establishment.
11. There shall be no bar or service bar located on the public sidewalk. All alcohol service
shall be limited to customers who are seated at a table.
12. Due to the seasonal and temporary nature of an outdoor dining area, the seating within an
outdoor dining area will not be considered an increase in the number of seats serving a
restaurant or eating establishment and will not be counted toward any off - street parking
requirement
13. Outdoor dining areas shall be considered as part of the restaurant and shall comply with
Board of Health Regulations. In addition to any other requirements, smoking is
prohibited in seasonal outdoor dining areas per Board of Health regulations.
14. The Board of Selectmen may require outdoor dining areas to be separated from their
surroundings by a temporary removable perimeter barrier. No such barriers may damage
the public sidewalk.
15. Perimeter treatments, umbrellas, furniture and trash receptacles shall be supplied by the
applicant and shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner by the applicant. All
perimeter treatments, umbrellas, furniture and trash receptacles must be removed at the
end of each season.
16. The licensee shall provide, maintain, and empty as needed, outdoor trash receptacles
during the times that the licensed premises are open for business. All trash receptacles
shall be covered and trash removed nightly.
17. The licensee shall be responsible for keeping the portion of the sidewalk subject to an
Outdoor Dining License clean and free of dirt, dust, and other debris from April 15
through October 31 of each year. In addition, the Outdoor Dining Licensee shall be
responsible for preventing and /or cleaning up litter from the licensed establishment in
areas abutting the licensed premises.
18. In no event shall the placement of outdoor dining furniture, umbrellas, or perimeter
barriers create a pedestrian or wheelchair passage along the public sidewalk of less than
four feet in width. Restaurants shall have an accessible path of travel at least 36 inches
wide from the traveled portion of the public sidewalk to the doorway(s) of the
establishment through the outdoor dining area.
19. Outdoor food preparation shall not be allowed unless approved by the Board of Health in
accordance with their procedures and regulations.
20. The Outdoor Dining License shall be considered annually and every license shall expire
on December 31 of each year, subject to renewal. No facilities or furniture shall be
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placed on the sidewalk as part of the license except for the period between April 15 and
October 31 of each year.
21. Within the period from April 15 to October 31, upon notification from the Department of
Public Works or from Public Safety personnel that weather conditions or work to be
performed on the property of the Town requires removal of the outdoor dining furniture,
the applicant shall immediately remove all of its property associated with the Outdoor
Dining License from the public property.
Administrative Requirements
22. If the license is approved by the Board of Selectmen the owner and operator of the
restaurant shall sign a License Agreement and shall provide a required Certificate of
Insurance before issuance of the License and before commencement of any activities
under the License.
23. The Licensee shall provide evidence of insurance as required by the Town Manager and
by State Statute. Such insurance shall cover the use of all equipment related to the
premises related to the Outdoor Dining License. The Comprehensive General Liability
Policy shall insure against all claims and demands for bodily injury and property damage
with respect to the sidewalk dining facilities and services, and the Town shall be named
as an "additional insured" in all policies of such insurance. If alcohol sale and service is
to be part of the outdoor dining license, a liquor liability insurance policy shall also be
required. The Licensee (and their heirs, successors and assigns in interest) shall hold
harmless, defend and indemnify the Town of Reading and its employees and agents from
any responsibility, liability and claims arising out of or related to the operations under the
Outdoor Dining License.
24. The Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws (including the sign portions of the
Zoning by- laws), rules, regulations, and conditions of other licenses and permits.
25. The license fee for the use of the public sidewalk shall be $100 per year and shall be
payable upon initial application for an Outdoor Dining License, and for annual renewal of
the license.
In granting a License, the Board of Selectmen may impose such additional conditions as it
determines to be appropriate.
Adopted 7 -14 -09 amended 5111110
Section 3.11 — Permit /License for Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board Sins
At the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, Section 6.2. "Signs" of the Zoning By -Law was
amended to permit the use of Portable A -Frame or Sandwich Board signs in the Business B
Zone. Prior to this zone change, Portable A -Frame signs were prohibited by zoning.
The amended sign by -law stipulates that Portable A -Frame signs fall under the regulatory
control of the Board of Selectmen. Applicants will be required to apply to the Board of
Selectmen for an annual permit.
The following policies regulate the use and installation of A -Frame and Sandwich Board
signs.
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3.11.1 - Purpose and Intent
This policy is developed in order to promote a pedestrian friendly community that
supports businesses. The regulation of Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board Signs is intended to
balance the aesthetic, safety, and economic development needs of the community. By regulating
this use, sidewalk access will be preserved for pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities;
and required ongoing maintenance of sidewalks including snow and ice control can be
accomplished.
3 11 2 - Requirements and Rules — Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board signs
General:
1. A license and annual permit from the Board of Selectmen is required prior to the
placement of any Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board sign.
2. Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 — December 31St) or remainder thereof,
and must be renewed annually. The license to utilize the public way will continue as
long as a permit is issued and renewed for consecutive years.
3. Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board signs are permitted in the Business-13 zoning district
only.
4. The Board of Selectmen will generally issue licenses and permits only for retail business
uses and consumer services, excluding banks, realtors, attorneys, medical practitioners,
and other similar business uses for which a portable /sandwich board sign is not usual and
customary.
Size and Location:
5. The maximum height of a Sign shall be 4 feet;
6. The maximum sign area shall not exceed 6 square feet per side, with no more than 2
sides;
7. Portable A -Frame /Sandwich Board signs:
• May be on public or private property;
• Shall be located within 15 feet of the business entrance (unless granted a visibility
hardship);
• Must be located so as to leave a minimum of 4 feet (48 inches) of an unobstructed
walk -way for safe pedestrian passage and shall not obstruct pedestrian movement;
• Shall be subject to all requirements for handicapped accessibility
• Must be located in a manner that does not obstruct site lines or vehicular traffic;
• Must be located at least 20 feet from the intersection on corner lots;
• Shall be located at least 20 feet from another Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board sign;
• May be placed in a permitted location only during business hours of operation, and
must be removed at the end of the business day.
• May not be located on landscaped islands or other planted areas;
• Must be freestanding and not attached to any public appurtenance such as a bus
shelter, sign post„ light fixture, trash barrel, bench or other similar item;
• May not include attachments like balloons, flags, banners, lights, reflectors, or other
items;
• Must be sufficiently weighted to prevent it from blowing over.
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7. Visibility Hardship - Businesses may apply for a hardship for placement of signs on the
major access roads due to their location in an alleyway or other area that restricts
visibility of the business from major roads. Applicants shall demonstrate this hardship
with photos or other supporting documentation. If a hardship approval is granted, signs
shall be located on the street closest to the business. All of the other requirements for
Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board signs shall apply.
Other
8. The sign shall be maintained in good condition;
9. Only one portable A -frame sign per businesses is allowed;
10. The sign material shall be weather resistant, shall not be reflective, and shall not include
any type of illumination;
11. Portable signs shall be removed during a declared snow emergency.
12. The sign permit is non - transferable and application for such permit must be from the
business owner (not the sign installer /maker.).
13. The permit is not valid for any other business or location other than what was approved
by the original permit, and the advertising on the sign shall only apply to the business for
which the permit was granted.
14. Political statements or messages are prohibited.
15. Applicant shall indemnify the Town of Reading or its agents from damage to signs
resulting from plowing or other public works maintenance.
16. Applicants must be current on all taxes or fees owed to the Town prior to the application
for a permit.
Application
17. The application fee for a license and permit for a Portable A- Frame /Sandwich Board sign
shall be $50.00 for the first year or part thereof, and $25 per year for annual renewals.
18. Each application will be considered on a case by case basis.
19. Two copies of the completed application form and all the required attachments and
supporting material shall be submitted.
20. The application shall include:
• business name and address;
• business owner contact information with email address and telephone number;
• ownership status of the business as a property owner or tenant, demonstrated by proof
of ownership or lease; if a tenant, written permission from the property owner is also
required.
• color drawing of the proposed sign and a site /plot plan (to scale) showing the
proposed sign location and dimensions of the sidewalk, distance to the business
entrance, and relationship to adjacent buildings, roads, driveways, and other street
amenities such as trash receptacles, fire hydrants, utility fixtures, etc.
• type of sign message. There is nothing to preclude the business owner from changing
the specific message during the year, and if the business owner's intent is to change
the message frequently — i.e. restaurant's special of the day — then they should specify
that in their application.
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• photographs of the area where the proposed sign is to be located, showing the
storefront, building(s), the existing signs, abutting properties and the streetscape
surrounding the proposed sign.
• materials and colors of the sign shall be described in the application and on the
drawings.
21. The sign shall not be installed until the owner has received the sign permit and license
authorization from the Board of Selectmen.
22. Signs placed in violation of this policy may be removed immediately by the Town at the
sign owner's expense.
23. The permit fee for a Portable A -frame / Sandwich Board Sign installed without a sign
permit will be double the regular sign permit fee
Permit Renewal
24. For renewals of permits and licenses, a simple submittal of the completed application
without attachments will be sufficient if none of the parameters of the initial license and
permit have changed.
25. The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to renew or not renew the license and permit in
its sole discretion.
26. The Board of Selectmen may delegate the process of renewal of licenses and permits.
Administrative Requirements
27. The approval of a permit and license or the renewal of a permit and license shall be
subject to the execution of a License Agreement and submission of proof of Liability
Insurance naming the Town of Reading as an additional insured.
28. The Authority to initially approve and license, and to approve renewals and re- license A-
Frame signs is hereby delegated to the Community Services Director /Town Planner. Any
decision by the Community Services Director /Town Planner regarding A -Frame signs
may be appealed to the Town Manager, and the Town Manager's decision is subject to
further appeal to the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen decision in such cases
shall be final.
Approved 1015110 Amended 1 -4 -11
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Saunders, Caitlin
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 5:59 PM
To: Saunders, Caitlin
Cc: Forwarding Account for John Arena; Forwarding Account for Barry Berman
Subject: FW: KENO Policy
Attachments: KENO Procedures_v7.docx
Caitlin - please include email below & attachment in the next BOS packet. Town Counsel will be present next week to
discuss further.
Thanks,
Bob
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanaaer(@ci.readina.ma.us
(P) 781- 942 -9043,
(F) 781 - 942 -9037
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Town Hall Hours:
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From: Ivria Glass Fried [mailto :ifried @miyares- harrington.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 2:29 PM
To: LeLacheur, Bob
Cc: J. Raymond Miyares
Subject: KENO Policy
Hello Bob:
Attached is a draft of the KENO policy.
I also wanted to provide some additional information on the various types of KENO applicants. Generally, there
are two types of KENO applicants: (1) Lottery Agents licensed pursuant to M.G.L. c.10, §27 (convenience and
grocery stores, and some fraternal, veterans and charitable organizations), and (2) Section 12 Liquor Licensees
(pouring establishments, including restaurants and veterans clubs). The Commission treats these applicants
differently.
With regard to applications submitted by Lottery Agents, the Commission sends notice of the application to the
local licensing board, which then has the opportunity to object to the issuance of the KENO license. If the board
objects, the Commission is permitted to issue the license only after a hearing and upon a finding that the license
is in the public interest.
5G\
In comparison, the Commission has greater authority over KENO in pouring establishments. M.G.L. c.10, §27A
does not require that that the Commission notify a municipality of an application and does not afford the local
board an opportunity to object. However, Sheila Capone, Regional Manager at the Commission, stated that the
Commission does in fact notify communities when a Section 12 establishment has applied for a KENO license
and takes any objection into consideration.
Ms. Capone stated that at this time there are no pouring establishments with KENO in Reading. She shared that
this was not because of the prior blanket exemption, but rather, because no establishments had applied. She also
shared that there are currently three establishments seeking licensure (all Lottery Agents). She would not share
the identity of those establishments at this time.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Ivria
Ivria G. Fried
MIYARES AND HARRINGTON LLP
40 Grove Street • Suite 190 • Wellesley, MA 02482
Tel 617- 489 -1600 Ext. 427 ® Fax 617 -459 -1630
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TOWN OF READING
KENO PROCEDURES
I. Purpose.
The purpose of this Policy is to establish the procedures for reviewing
Applications for a KENO License in accordance with M.G.L. c.10, §27A, and to
ensure that KENO operations do not detract from the quality of life within a
specific neighborhood and in the Town as a whole, while at the same time
promoting a vibrant local economy. his policy shall not apply to KENO- To -,Gol.
II. Definition.
III.
IV.
A. Commission shall mean the Massachusetts State Lottery Commissi
B. Chair shall mean the Chair of the Reading Board ofSelectmen."
C. The Board shall mean the Reading Board of Selectmep�,
D. KENO shall mean an on -line lottery game r „which a player selects from one
to twelve numbers from a field of 80- numbers. The lottery randomly selects
20 numbers from the same field of 80 numbers, bepeiding on the quantity of
numbers matched and validation of the ticket, the player may win a prize.
KENO, as used herein, shall not include KENO- To -Go, where a player views
the winning numbers on a device outside the-46 cation from which the player
purchased the KENO -To�Go ticket.
E. KENO License shall mean the approval from the Commission to provide
KENO in accordance, with M.G.L. c.10, §27A.
At the same time that an Applicant files a KENO License Application with the
Commission, .a copy shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen. Copies of the
KENO License Applications may be submitted electronically to or
in hard copya6 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867.
A. Initial review. Upon receipt of notice from the Commission that it has
received a KENO License Application, the Chair or his /her designee, shall
review the Application and determine whether the Board will hold a hearing
to determine whether to object to the issuance of the KENO License. If the
Chair or his /her designee determines that the Board will not object to the
issuance, no hearing is required and no further action is necessary. If a
hearing is warranted, the Board shall proceed as specified in Sections IV.B
through D, below.
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B. Hearing. When required, a hearing shall be held within Ways of receipt of
notice from the Commission that the Application has been filed. Notice of the
hearing shall be provided to the Applicant at least days_prior to the
hearing. During the hearing, the Applicant shall be afforded an opportunity
to speak on his /her behalf.
C. Finding.
i. If the Board (a) objects to the issuance of the KENO License, or (b) has
no objection to the issuance of the KENO License if certain conditions
beyond those specified in Section V of this Policy are met, it shall so
inform the Commission in writing within 21 days;,of receipt of the
notice from the Commission. The Board shall also send a copy of its
letter to the Applicant.
ii. No further action is required if the Board.oes not object�to the'
issuance of the license.
D. Commission Hearing. If the Commission elects to
representative of the Board may elect to attend.
V. Basic Conditions.
The Board shall object to the issuance of an Application if any of the following
Basic Conditions are not satisfied:
A. The establishment is located more than 5 UU feet from a place where
children typci3y congregate, including a park or school;
B. AUXENO televi4ibn displays face inward and are not visible from outside the
establishment; and, .
lies with all applicable provisions of the Town's
iws, including, but not limited to, compliance with all
ons contained in Section 8.0 of the Zoning Bylaw.
These Standard Conditions shall be provided to the Commission in writing upon
the adoption of this policy. Nothing in this Policy, however, shall be deemed to
prevent the Board from objecting to the issuance of a KENO licenses for an
articulable reason not specified herein.
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DRAFT Town Manager FY18 Goals
Goals/ Working Groups
Staff Lead
6 Finance Department Policies & Procedures Angstrom
Finance
Angstrom
1 Local Real Estate Tax Policy
Santaniello
2 Override - Financial Overview
LeLacheur
3 Override - Town Priorities
LeLacheur
4 Override - Communication
Kraunelis
5 Charitable Giving
Kume
16 DPW Yard /Cemetery Garage
Operations LeLacheur
6 Finance Department Policies & Procedures Angstrom
7 Public Works Policies & Procedures Kinsella
8 Employee Retention Delios
9 Building Security Study Huggins
10 Public Safety /Emergency Mgmt Staffing & Training Segalla
Mercier
FP Kraunelis
11 Review of General Bylaws Kraunelis
12 Personnel Policies Perkins
13 Legal Review - Collective Bargainning Agreements LeLacheur
14 Board of Selectmen Policies LeLacheur
15 Affordable Housing Production Plan Delios
Kraunelis
Long Term Planning Delios
16 DPW Yard /Cemetery Garage
Zager
17 Cell Tower /Water Storage
Kinsella
18 Senior /Community Center
Delios
19 Master Plan - Options & Approaches
Mercier
20 Economic Development Priorities
Corona
Community
Lannon
21 Cable Negotiations
Kraunelis
22 MWRA /North Reading project
Zager
23 Historical Preservation /Archival
Lannon
24 Volunteer Boards - Training
Gemme
25 Community Events
Kraunelis
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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Selectmen
Date: 2017 -06 -27
Building: Reading Town Hall
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
Attendees: Members - Present:
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Session:
Version:
Chair John Arena, Dan Ensminger, Barry Berman, Andrew Friedmann, John
Halsey
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Administrative Services Director Matt Kraunelis, Town Accountant Sharon
Angstrom, Town Engineer Ryan Percival, Community Development Director
Julie Mercier, Bill Brown, Michelle Sanphy, Stephen Crook, Nancy Docktor
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By:
Topics of Discussion:
Chairman Arena called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Selectmen Liaison Reports
Mr. Berman attended the Library Trustees meeting and noted there are a lot of summer
programs happening. They would like to talk in the future about potentially tweaking the
uses of their funds. He also attended and served on the Volunteer Appointment
Subcommittee and they will be recommending applicants later this evening.
Mr. Friedmann noted the Climate Advisory Committee is working diligently on changes to
usage of plastic bags around town. The Town Forest Committee is working on a dog
etiquette program.
Mr. Arena attended the meeting with the clergy association and rabbi. He also served on the
Finance Committee Appointment Committee and the Bylaw Appointment Committee last
week.
Public Comment
Bill Brown wanted to let the board know our very new cemetery director is leaving us due to
money.
Nancy Docktor handed over the last Board of Health Agenda and asked why a cop was
present for their meeting. She also noted the Health Department has had a lot of turnover
recently and it is very concerning and something that needs to be looked at.
Michelle Sanphy requested the board vote to put the override on the ballot now to show the
community that is something they are serious about. It was noted they cannot vote to put it
on the ballot until the warrant closes. She also asked if the health insurance number came
in at what was budgeted for and it was noted that it came in very close to it.
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Change of Officer - Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza sent in an application for a change of officer /beneficial interest.
The police department reviewed their application and wrote a memo seeing no issues with
the request.
Mr. Ensminger made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the change of
officer/ beneficial interest application for an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages
Restaurant License - Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza of Reading LLC d /b /a Anthony's
Coal Fired Pizza, 48 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
Minutes
The board reviewed the meeting minutes from May 30th, 2017. Mr. Friedmann corrected
some grammatical mistakes on page three.
Mr. Ensminger made a motion to approve the May 30th, 2017 meeting minutes as
amended, seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Community Development Director Julie Mercier was present to answer any questions. Mr.
Arena noted a typo on page one and discussed some wording. Mr. Halsey felt the document
was very weak. The board felt addresses would be better sufficed than just the names of
businesses in the document. Ms. Mercier noted a lot of the document is a template they
have to follow. Mr. Halsey expressed that the town has paid for this document and it should
be fixed before a vote is taken. Mr. Arena agreed and asked the board to send their
comments to Julie and she will contact MAPC to have them revise the document.
Appoint Boards and Committees
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendations of
the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee as follows:
Animal Control Appeals Committee Tina Ohlsen 6 -30 -20
Board of Appeals Damase Caouette 6 -30 -20
Board of.Appeals (Associate) Nick Pernice 6 -30 -19
Board of Registrars Harry Simmons 6 -30 -20
Climate Advisory Committee David Zeek 6 -30 -20
Climate Adv. Com. (Associates) Jeffrey Everson 6 -30 -19
Commissioners of Trust Funds Elizabeth Klepeis 6 -30 -20
Barry Berman 6 -30 -20
Commissioner (Associate) Kevin Briere 6 -30 -19
The motion was second by Mr. Berman and passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
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Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendations of
the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee as follows:
Conservation Commission Rebecca Longley 6 -30 -20
Constable Sally Hot 6 -30 -20
Community Planning & Karen Goncalves -Dolan 6 -30 -20
Development Commission David Tuttle 6 -30 -20
Council on Aging John Parsons
6 -30 -20
George Wetmore
6 -30 -20
Sandra Shaffer
6 -30 -20
Council on Aging (Associate) Jayna Stafford
6 -30 -19
The motion was second by Mr. Berman and passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendations of
the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee as follows:
Cultural Council Nancy Ziemlak
6 -30 -20
Rosemary Lewis
6 -30 -20
Donna Schenkel
6 -30 -20
Cultural Council (Associate) Megan Fidler -Carey
6 -30 -18
Historic District Commission Ilene Bornstein 6 -30 -20
Historical Commission Ron Weston 6 -30 -20
Samantha Couture 6 -30 -20
Human Relation Adv. Com Linda Snow Dockser 6 -30 -20
Kyung Yu 6 -30 -20
HRAC (Associates) Joshua Goldlust 6 -30 -18
Jamie Michaels 6 -30 -19
Permanent Building Committee John Coote 6 -30 -20
Nancy Twomey 6 -30 -20
PBC (Associates) Michael Bean 6 -30 -19
The motion was second by Mr. Berman and passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the recommendations of
the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee as follows:
Reading Ice Arena Authority Carl McFadden 6 -30 -20
Recreation Committee Adam Chase 6 -30 -20
Richard Hand 6 -30 -20
Recreation Committee (Associate) Gil Congdon 6 -30 -19
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RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Neil Cohen 6 -30 -20
Town Forest Committee Farrukh Najmi 6 -30 -20
Town Forest Committee (Associates) Nancy Docktor 6 -30 -19
Trails Committee Will Finch 6 -30 -20
The motion was second by Mr. Berman and passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
Mr. Arena thanked all our volunteers for their work and expressed his gratitude for having
so many volunteers here in Reading.
Mr. Berman also noted how wonderful it is to see new people joining and getting involved.
Review DPW Policies
Town Engineer Ryan Percival informed the Board that he and other town staff have had
several meetings to go over the DPW policies, fees and procedures. They looked at other
towns fee schedules and noted Reading does not charge for a lot of things that other towns
do.
Mr. Berman asked if he could figure out an estimate of how much it is costing the town for
all these services we don't charge for.
Discuss Cell Tower Project
Town Engineer Ryan Percival explained they need to repaint the water tank and in order to
do that all the cell phone carrier equipment needs to come off of it. After a couple of internal
meetings it was decided to replace the tank at this time and put up a cell tower for the cell
equipment. Essentially this is two projects, a cell tower and a water tank, that go hand in
hand. They are working with a consultant and looking at details including height. T- Mobile's
lease expires in November and they are looking for a 2 year extension. All other carriers will
get new leases when they switch tanks.
Mr. Halsey inquired about our obligations to those long -term lease holders during
construction and switching towers.
Mark Delaney of 26 Beacon Street expressed his disappointment that this is the first notice
the neighbors have gotten when they have already built it. There is no concern for the
neighborhood. The new tower is 160 feet sitting next to the current 110 foot one. The
decision has already been made but this is the first we're hearing of it. These cell carriers
are leasers, what happens when there no towers anymore. Carriers are already going
towards small cell sites on utility poles, and asked why we can't look into that more.
Mr. Arena assured Mr. Delaney no decisions have been made yet and this is only the second
time this discussion has come to this board.
Mr. Berman asked if other locations have been looked at. Mr. Percival noted they could but
this site is elevated and centralized in town and already has power on site.
Mr. Delaney asked if it would be smart to continue to combine the cell and water tower and
Mr. Percival noted it was smart back in the day but maintenance to the water tower with cell
equipment on it is difficult which is why 2 structures are better.
Mike Lacey from 9 Beacon Street completely opposed this idea noting it is an eye sore and
bad for our health. Mr. Percival noted they are actually moving the carriers further away
from where they are now.
Mr. Arena noted these are not new carriers, it's equipment that is already currently there.
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Mr. Lacey noted this does not belong in a residential neighborhood and this is detrimental to
his 2 young kids' health. The cons outweigh the pros.
Bob Connors from 7 Beacon Street asked if there were any cell tower experts here to
accurately say having a higher tower means it is safer. He also asked what the limit on the
number of carriers that can go on the cell tower is. He expressed his concern for their
property values with these towers.
Mr. Ensminger looked up the American Cancer Society Website and noted it says right there
that there is no real danger at ground level from cell towers.
A resident from 28 Auburn Street also expressed concern for their property values and
noted it is an eye sore for such a small neighborhood. They asked when the start date for
this project is and Mr. Percival noted there is no start date yet.
Mr. Arena noted they still have to go thru the design phase and the public process.
Mr. Delaney asked the board to please consider other options like the smaller cell sites
around town.
Mr. Connors asked if those smaller cell sites are safer though, noting a safer option is what
he wants here.
Mr. Arena noted the board is taking this seriously and listening to everything residents are
bringing to them.
Bond Sale
Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom was present to inform the board and explain the bond
sale.
Mr. Ensminger made a motion that the sale of the $6,645,000 General Obligation
Municipal Purpose Loan of 2017 Bonds of the Town dated June 30, 2017
(the " "Bonds "), to Fifth Third Securities, Inc. at the price of $7,449,981.97
and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds
shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and
bear interest at the respective rates, as follows:
Further Voted: to approve the sale of a $1,490,000 1.25 percent
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note of the Town dated June 30, 2017,
and payable December 15, 2017 (the "'Note "), to Eastern Bank at par and
accrued interest plus a premium of $1,201.93.
Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the
Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary
Official Statement dated June 14, 2017, and a final Official Statement dated
June 21, 2017 (the "Official Statement "), each in such form as may be
approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed,
approved and adopted.
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Interest
Interest
Year
Amount
Rate
Year
Amount
Rate
2018
$735,000
4.00%
2023
$715,000
4.00%
2019
720,000
4.00
2024
715,000
4.00
2020
720,000
4.00
2025
715,000
4.00
2021
720,000
4.00
2026
445,000
4.00
2022
715,000
4.00
2027
445,000
4.00
Further Voted: to approve the sale of a $1,490,000 1.25 percent
General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note of the Town dated June 30, 2017,
and payable December 15, 2017 (the "'Note "), to Eastern Bank at par and
accrued interest plus a premium of $1,201.93.
Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the
Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary
Official Statement dated June 14, 2017, and a final Official Statement dated
June 21, 2017 (the "Official Statement "), each in such form as may be
approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed,
approved and adopted.
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Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the
Note[s], the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary
Official Statement dated June 16, 2017, and a final Official Statement dated
June 21, 2017, each in such form as may be approved by the Town
Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen
be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and
significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule
15c2 -12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town,
which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and
Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes
from time to time.
Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to review
and update the Town's post- issuance federal tax compliance procedures
with such changes, if any, as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem
necessary in order to monitor and maintain the tax - exempt status of the
Bonds.
Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the
Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take
any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts
or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be
necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing
votes.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
Climate Advisory Committee Sunset
The climate advisory committee is set to sunset June 30, 2017. They are working on some
projects and would like to be extended to continue.
Mr. Ensminger, second by Mr. Berman moved that the Board of Selectmen extend
the sunset clause for the Climate Advisory Committee to the date of December 31,
2017.
Mr. Friedmann felt it was unnecessary for them to come back in December to be
extended again and instead proposed an amendment to the motion to extend the
Climate Advisory Committee to June 30, 2019. Mr. Berman seconded the
amendment and the motion failed with a 2 -3 -0 vote.
The Board of Selectmen voted on the original motion and it was passed with a 5 -0-
0 vote.
Mr. Ensminger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 PM, second by Mr.
Berman and approved with a 5 -0 -0 vote.
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LeLacheur, Bob
From:
Mercier, Julie
Sent:
Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:43 PM
To:
LeLacheur, Bob
Cc:
Delios, Jean
Subject:
RHC Regulations - Notice per GBL Section 5.3
Attachments:
R &R Legal notice- Final_RandR_JMedits.doc
Hi Bob,
The Historical Commission is holding a public hearing on Wednesday, August 9`" regarding the attached Rules & Regulations
(which I'm told are brand new and so no red -lined version is available).
Per GBL Section 5.3, they are required to notify the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee, and Town
Counsel about the hearing.
Jean thought it would be best if I sent this to you to distribute.
The legal ad has been posted with the Town Clerk and sent to the Chronicle already.
Thank you!
Julie D. Mercier, AICP, LEED AP
Community Development Director
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MAO 1867
781.942.6648 (o)
imercier @ci.reading.ma.us
Town Hall Hours:
Mon, Wed & Thurs: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tues: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri: closed
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
LEGAL NOTICE
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Phone 781 - 942 -6608
Fax (781) 942 -9071
Website: readingma.gov
This is to serve as notice that the Reading Historical Commission, under the authority and
requirements of Section 5.3, Rules and Regulations, of the General Bylaws for the Town of
Reading, Massachusetts, shall hold a public hearing on the adoption of Rules & Regulations for
the Reading Historical Commission.
The public hearing will be held on August 9, 2017, at 7:00 PM, in the Town Hall Conference
Room at 16 Lowell Street. Please direct public inquiry to Julie Mercier, Community
Development Director in the Public Services Department.
Ron Weston, Chairperson
Reading, Historical Commission
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Please run this legal ad one time.
Fee paid by
Please call and confirm. Thank you.
•
Reading Historical Commission
Rules & Regulations
And General Information
Section 1. Introduction
The Reading Historical Commission (RHC) was established by a vote of Town Meeting,
November 14, 1977. The Mission of the RHC is to identify and record historic assets of
the Town and to develop and implement programs for their preservation. To accomplish its
mission, the RHC has adopted the following Rules and Regulations, which may be
amended as needed, as provided in the Reading Town Charter, Section 8.8.
Section 2. Organization, Powers, Functions and Duties of the RHC
Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen to staggered, three -year terms unless
filling a vacancy.
Associate Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for two -year terms. The
number of appointed Associate Members shall not exceed two - thirds (2/3) of the number
of regular members. If any regular member is absent from a meeting, disqualified from
acting, or otherwise unable to deliberate on a particular matter that comes before the RHC,
the chair may designate one or more Associate Members to deliberate and vote on any
matter before the RHC. If more than one Associate Member is available to fill a temporary
vacancy, the chair shall designate the Associate Member having the greatest tenure on the
RHC; provided, however, that any Associate Member so designated shall be entitled to
continue to participate in the matter as necessary and to remain qualified to vote thereon.
The RHC without limitation has the following powers, functions and duties:
a) To administer Reading's Historic Demolition Delay Bylaw, Reading General
Bylaws (GBL), section 7.2 et seq.
b) To participate in research, advocacy, survey, public education and other programs
designed to preserve the Town's cultural assets.
c) Subject to appropriation, to employ consultants and incur other expenses
appropriate to the carrying on of its work; to accept money gifts or donations and
expend the same for such purposes; to maintain and expend funds in available RHC
accounts in accordance with applicable RHC or Town Guidelines, including
without limitation the RHC Preservation Trust Fund Account and RHC Guidelines
for the Historical Commission Preservation Trust Fund, adopted November 7,
2002; and to charge filing fees for applications.
d) To advise the Town's Boards, Commissions and other Public Bodies in matters
concerning Reading's historic assets.
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e) To participate in environmental or other review and compliance projects that affect
properties listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places and receive
federal or State funding in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, 36 CFR, Part 800, M.G.L. c. 9, sections 26 -27C, as amended by
chapter 254 of the Acts of 1988, and 950 CMR 70.00 — 73.00.
f) To administer on behalf of the Town any properties or easements, restrictions or
other interests in real property which the Town may have or may accept as gifts or
otherwise, and which the Town may designate the RHC as the administrator
thereof.
Section 3. Historic Demolition Delay Bylaw, GBL, section 7.2 et seq.
The following rules guide the RHC in applying the Historic Demolition Delay Bylaw
(Bylaw); the full provisions of the Bylaw govern in all cases. The following rules are only
applicable to those structures included on Reading's List of Historic Structures identified
in the Bylaw:
a) Structures Included
GBL, section 7.2.3 requires the RHC to provide to the Building Inspector the List
of Historic Structures for administering the Bylaw, which List is to be updated by
RHC from time to time; and further requires that List to contain all structures
included on the Town's Historical and Architectural Inventory, past, present and
future. In furtherance of this directive, RHC considers every outbuilding and
secondary structure specifically identified or referenced anywhere on an Inventory
Form B filed as a part of the Town's Historical and Architectural Inventory, to be
within the purview of the Bylaw's requirement for inclusion and protection.
b) Procedures For Demolition Delay Public Hearings
The RHC will use the set of procedures for Demolition Delay Public Hearings it
adopted on January 28, 2014.
c) Scope Of RHC's Consideration
RHC's consideration under the Historic Demolition Delay Bylaw applies to all
exterior and interior features of a structure.
d) Duration Of Demolition Delay Hearing Decision And Early Release
The results of a Demolition Delay Hearing are in effect for the duration of the delay
period. If the RHC issues an early release of the delay period, that delay period is
considered terminated as of the date of the Commission's decision letter or where
applicable, upon completion of any conditions for release as required and contained
in the decision letter.
e) Early Release Conditions And Agreement To Mitigate Effects Of Demolition
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Date Adopted:
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RHC may consider an early release from an approved demolition delay period, per
GBL, section 7.2.63. In doing so, an applicant may agree to accept a demolition
permit on specified conditions acceptable to the RHC. Such conditions may
include an applicant's submission of its plans for the use and improvement of the
property after demolition to the RHC for its review and approval, or in the
alternative, agreement to mitigate the effects of demolition in some other way.
Such mitigation measures may include without limitation, photographing or
documenting the building and its significant features; or preserving on site or
elsewhere, some of these architectural features; or benefitting monetarily or
otherwise some other Town historic resource or historic objective within the
purview of the RHC. If the RHC, which may recommend changes, finds the
conditions acceptable, and the RHC and the applicant are able to agree in writing
upon whatever stipulations may be necessary to ensure that the conditions will be
carried out as planned, the RHC shall advise the Building Inspector in writing of
that agreement. At any time after receiving such written notice and authorization,
the Building Inspector may issue a Demolition Permit, subject to such stipulations
and pre- conditions, if any, as the RHC and the applicant may have agreed upon as
mitigation for demolition.
I) Demolition Permit Expiration Before Building Is Demolished
If a Demolition_ Permit is issued by the Building Inspector, and if the Permit
subsequently expires (see definitions below) but the building is not demolished
before the expiration, the property owner first must repeat the Demolition Delay
process before proceeding further.
g) Effect Of Non - Issuance Of Demolition Permit Following Hearin
If a Demolition Permit is not issued by the Building Inspector within two years
after the close of a Demolition Delay Hearing, the property owner first must repeat
the Demolition Delay process before proceeding further.
Section 4. General Information
The following relevant information, unrelated to the Historic Demolition Delay process, is
provided here only as general reference information.
The following definitions are applicable, in general, to structures in the Town of Reading:
a) Demolition Permit
A type of Building Permit issued for an initial period of six months.
b) Demolition Permit Expiration
A Demolition Permit will expire if demolition is not started within the first six
months. If demolition is started but not completed in the first six months, the
Building Inspector may grant the property owner an additional six months to
complete the demolition. After one year from issuance of the Permit, the
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Building Inspector can extend the permit for up to two more six -month periods.
A Demolition Permit cannot be extended beyond a period of two years.
c) Demolition Delay Non- Transferability
An RHC Demolition Delay Hearing Decision runs and applies only to the
individual owner who originally applied for the demolition permit that was the
subject of that Demolition Delay Hearing. Any resulting demolition delay
decision or period is not transferable, and any subsequent owner intending to
demolish a structure must first repeat the Demolition Delay process before
proceeding further.
The following definitions are applicable only to those structures included on Reading's
List of Historic Structures or within a Local Historic District:
a) "Demolition by Neglect"
If the RHC is made aware of historic properties in physical decline that would
lead to probable demolition by neglect, then the RHC may notify the Building
Inspector and encourage stabilization of the structure. Regarding a vacant
historic property in such physical decline, the RHC may alternatively request
action under Town of Reading, General Bylaws, Section 8. 10, Maintenance of
Vacant Buildings and Land.
b) Local Historic Districts
Reading's Local Historic District Bylaw, GBL, section 7.3 et seq., governs
designated local historic districts and supercedes RHC jurisdiction. Structures
located within a Local Historic District (LHD) are subject only to that LHD
Bylaw, and such structures are not covered by Reading's Historic Demolition
Delay Bylaw.
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Date Adopted:
Saunders, Caitlin
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 8:06 AM
To: Saunders, Caitlin
Subject: FW: Suburban Coalition Announcement
BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanaaer(@ci.readina.mo.us
(P) 781 - 942 -9043,
(F) 781 - 942 -9037
www.readingma. pov
Town Hall Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: CLOSED
From: Suburban Coalition [mailto :info @suburbancoalition.org]
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 6:00 AM
To: Town Manager
Subject: Suburban Coalition Announcement
At our last business meeting, on July 10, 2017, a vote was taken to dissolve the Suburban
Coalition. This action took place after several years of efforts to sustain our work with a very
small number of active volunteers. While we believe our mission is as important and relevant as
ever, we simply no longer have the capacity to carry out the mission in a meaningful way.
The Suburban Coalition was founded in the 1980's in response to Proposition 2 1/2. The mission
of the organization has been to ensure that smaller municipalities have a voice on Beacon Hill.
We strove to ensure that every community had the funding, resources and support from the
state to deliver the essential services of life safety, education and infrastructure maintenance to
its citizens. We believe that thriving communities contribute to a strong commonwealth. During
the past several decades, our efforts have made a difference. The Suburban Coalition was the
first organization to advocate for the Senior Circuit Breaker, bringing properly tax relief to
seniors. More recently, we advocated for changes to Municipal Health Insurance and have been
active in efforts to both establish the Foundation Budget Review Commission and to ensure that
the recommendations of the FBRC are implemented.
Thanks go to many people and organizations for efforts and support over the years. Most of all,
thank you to all who attended our meetings and took our message back to your boards and
communities, and to your legislators. Without your input and participation, we would not have
been as successful as we were. Please continue to advocate for your communities, your citizens
and your students.
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Thank you to the boards and committees who joined the Suburban Coalition. You made us
stronger by adding your names to the list of those supporting our positions and efforts.
Thank you to the many legislators who welcomed us into your offices or came to our meetings
and listened to our views. Listening to our views and sharing yours helped all of us move forward
productively.
Thank you to the organizations who partnered with us over the years. Several organizations
supported the efforts of the Suburban Coalition by providing data, sharing expertise, participating
in our meetings and publicizing our meetings to their members.
The core workers of the Suburban Coalition has always been a relatively small group of
dedicated, passionate volunteer advocates. Some have come and gone as circumstances in their
lives dictated; others have stayed the course for a very long time. These people spent countless
hours identifying and debating the issues, developing positions, meeting with legislators, planning
events and trying to build a sustainable structure for the organization. To all those who have, at
one time or another, been a key part of the Suburban Coalition, thank you so much for all your
time, knowledge, passion, and willingness to stay the course as long as you did.
Advocating and participating in government is no less important today than it was in the 1980's
when the Suburban Coalition was founded. Our government, our democracy, works best when
many voices are heard. Our Commonwealth is healthier and stronger when the resources are
available for all communities and citizens to thrive. The core group of volunteers who have
steered the Suburban Coalition over the years will continue to participate and advocate on behalf
of their communities and fellow citizens. We trust that those of you who have followed and
supported the organization will too.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Presser
President
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Remember to join the Suburban Coalition and MASC divisions I, II,III, IV, VIII, IX and the
Minority Caucus, this Wednesday as municipal and state leaders plan the next steps needed in
securing the revenue needed to fund the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review
Commission. The funding necessary to support an adequate Foundation Budget is a key
component to the partnership needed between State and Local government in providing and
protecting our investment in K -12 public education in Massachusetts. We need your voices to
help deliver our message.
Wednesday's speakers will all have relevant information to share and they include: Senator
Karen Spilka (Chair of Senate Ways and Means Committee), State Representative Alice Peisch
(Chair of House Committee on Education), Nathanael Shea (Chief of Staff for Senator Chang -
Diaz, Senate Chair of Education) and Glenn Koocher (Executive Director for Mass Association of
School Committees).
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to:
We thank you for your interest and thank you for your anticipated help.
The Suburban Coalition is a statewide organization of local officials that advocates for the
resources, funding and support at the state level to sustain thriving communities throughout
the Commonwealth. We work to ensure that every municipality has the resources to provide
high - quality essential services of life safety, education and infrastructure maintenance to its
citizens. We provide input to the state about local services, state funding and state regulations.
By speaking with one voice, we can address mutual problems more effectively at the state
level. The Suburban Coalition is the only statewide organization that brings together Selectmen,
School Committees and Finance Committees and other local officials to jointly advocate for our
communities. For more information, visit www.suburbancoalition.org
Questions? Contact Nancy Gallivan at nancygallivan @suburbancoalition.orq
Sincerely,
Nancy Gallivan
Vice President
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July 19, 2017
Re: Natural Gas Work in Dennis. ( work order # 1046770 )
Dear City Officials,
National Grid is committed to safely and reliably delivering energy to our community. That's why we are replacing
the natural gas main at 1 to 32 Ridge RD.; 2 Waverly RD.; 20 to 39 Hillside RD., Dennis, MA. As part of this
project, we will also replace the natural gas service piping that connects the main to the customer's gas meters.
Approximately 18 premises are within the construction limits.
Construction is expected to begin on July 24, 2017 and anticipated to last to September 2, 2017 weather
permitting. We will work hard to complete this project promptly and with minimal disruption to the community Visit
ngrid.com /mainline to view a YouTube video on this gas main replacement process. A second video explaining
the replacement of the service pipe to customer homes is available at ngrid.com /serviceline.
Enclosed is a notification that will be distributed to all affected constituents. We're here for you if you have any
questions about this project. Please contact me at 1- 781 - 907 -3419
We look forward to working with you as we upgrade our community's infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Grace Sawaya
Manager, Community & Customer Management
National Grid
40 Sylvan RD
Waltham, MA 02451
July 19, 2017
re: work order # 1046770
GLEN JEWELL OR CURRENT OCCUPANT
8 RIDGE RD N/A
READING MA 01867 -1615
Dear Resident/Business Owner,
Energy plays a critical role in our day -to -day lives and ensures the well -being of our community. That's why we are
investing in infrastructure upgrades that will help us to provide safe and reliable natural gas to our customers for
years to come.
We will be working in your neighborhood.
National Grid and RJ Devereaux Corp. will be performing infrastructure upgrades in the area of 1 to 32 Ridge
RD.; 2 Waverly RD.; 20 to 39 Hillside RD., Reading, MA
Date: On or about July 24, 2017
Completion time: Approximately September 2, 2017
Construction days and hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday.
What you can expect during construction.
Typical natural gas main replacement and service construction includes:
• Marking out underground utilities within the project scope area (e.g., water, sewer, gas, electric, etc)
• Excavation of the street and laying of new gas main
• Relaying National Grid customer's individual gas services and connecting that service to the new main
• Meters may need to be relocated to the outside of the home or business.
• Temporary or permanent restoration of disturbed areas in accordance with the town ordinance
Visit ngrid.com /mainline to view a video about the gas main replacement process on YouTube.
We'll contact you when we are ready to connect your gas service to the new natural gas main.
A representative from National Grid or the contractor crew will reach out to the affected homes and businesses at
least 24 -48 hours in advance to scheduling the work. Every National Grid employee and contractor doing work for
us are required to carry ID. For the crew to connect your gas service to the new main, they will need access to
your home and appliances. Typical service line work will take one business day and during this time you will
experience a temporary interruption of natural gas service. When the work is complete, a gas technician will be
dispatched to turn on your gas meter relight your gas appliances. Visit ngrid.com /serviceline to view an example
of this process.
We're here for you if you have any questions about the project. Please call us at 781 - 907 -3804. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Thomas Finneral
Acting Director of Construction NE
National Grid
Everything you need to know about upgrading the natural gas main on your street.
PROJECT DETAILS
What can I expect during this project? (Phases listed are typical, but may vary depending on the job).
• PHASE 1: includes mark outs of utilities within the street within the project scope.
• PHASE 2: National Grid and /or our qualified contractor crew will conduct the necessary work on the gas main within the
street.
• PHASE 3: Once the main work is complete, crews will begin coordinating the service line work. Affected residents and
business owners will be contacted by a member of the crew at least 24 -48 hours in advanced so that the work on their
service line can be coordinated. This work typically takes one day to complete, and the owner may be asked to provide
National grid access during construction. A trained technician of National Grid will relight your gas appliances once the
work on the service line is complete. Every National Grid employee carries a photo ID card and any contractor doing work
for us is also required to carry ID.
• PHASE 4: The crew will begin closing out the project and will restore the area to in accordance with all regulations and
permits.
Note: If you are not a customer and do not have a natural gas service line, Phase 3 is for notification only.
GAS SAFETY
Who should I contact if I smell gas on the street or in my home during the project?
Please call 1- 800 - 233 -5325 immediately from a safe location outside your home or from a neighbor's home.
METERS
Will my meter be affected by the project?
Some main replacement projects do require the crew to move the meters. If the letter you received indicates that your meter will be
moved as part of the project, a representative from National Grid will assess the work that is needed at your location.
If it's part of this project, why will my meter have to be moved outside?
Moving the meter outside helps to improve safety and also allows easier access for National Grid to access the meter in the future.
What if my meter is already outside?
If your meter is already outside your service may still be interrupted for a brief period of time.
SCHEDULE
If I cannot be home during the proposed construction dates, may I make alternative arrangements for the crews to access my
home?
You can coordinate a time with the crew foreman.
Why are there no crews working when construction is scheduled to begin today?
Last minute schedule changes are sometimes possible. If there is a long -term schedule change, National Grid will notify your local
Department of Public Works and will also send you additional communications.
CONSTRUCTION
If questions arise while the crew is working on the street, who can I contact?
You may ask to speak with the crew foreman or you can call the National Grid representatives number provided on the project
notification letter.
Will I be able to park on the street during construction?
Restriction notifications posted throughout the designated work zone and crews will notify residents if temporary parking restrictions will
be required.
SALLY M. HOYT, CONSTABLE & NOTARY PUBLIC
P.O. BOX 531, 221 WEST STREET, READING, MA 01867
TELEPHONE: 781 - 944 -1191- E -MAIL: E -MAIL: sallyhoyt @hotmail.com
July 5, 2017
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TO: ROBERT LeLACHUELER. READING TOWN MANAGER ?
MEMBERS OF THE READING BOARD OF SELECTMEN �n
RE: House No. 2252 - Relative to Constables
Dear Bob, and members of the Board of Selectmen,
I am hopeful you will find the copies of the enclosed correspondence of interest
since they were written in opposition to H.2252, Relative to Constables:
1. Letter written by State Representative James J. Dwyer;
2. E -mail written by Selectman Howard Bronstein, Chairman, Plainfield Select Board, to
Representative Daniel Cahill, the filer of H.2252, with copy to my Constables
Association, and to members of the Joint Judiciary Committee;
3. Written Testimony of President Richard E. Ramponi, Mass. Bay Constables Assn.
The enclosed information will provide you with a better understanding of the
office of Constable in Massachusetts, and I truly believe the filer of H.2252 does not
realize the importance of our Municipal Officers.
Enjoy a pleasant and safe summer.
Sincerely, �M
Sally MnHoyy
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I am writing to you today to indicate my opposition to H2252, An Act Relative to Constables,
which was heard before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Monday, June 5, 2017.
While I understand that it is important that we look at the Massachusetts General Laws and try
to modernize many of the laws that pre -date much of our modern way of life, I truly believe that
this approach to reforming the constable service is drastic and hasty.
After speaking with constituents and the representatives from the Massachusetts Constable
Association, there are concerns as to the motives for these changes to the constable service as
well as the lack of representation or inclusion of constables in discussion over the reforms
proposed in this legislation.
I strongly believe that we can all agree that a modernization of the constable service may prove
to be prudent and reforming said laws regarding constables may have a beneficial impact across
their service, I believe that a more inclusionary approach that gathers constable testimony, data,
and input from both rural and urban constables, as well as the perspective of those who have
been constables for many years, would be appropriate in determine the proper reform of the
constable service.
It is through these reasons that I respectfully ask the Joint Committee on the Judiciary to issue
an unfavorable report or a study order on H2252, An Act Relative to Constables, because I truly .
believe there needs to be more study and impact analysis of the proposed reforms.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
30th Middlesex District
Woburn — Reading
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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STATE. HOUSE, BOSTON. MA 02133-1054
Committee:
JAMES J. DWYER
Financial Services
REPRESENTATIVE
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Steering, Policy 8 Scheduling
30TH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
June 8, 2017
ROOM 254, STATE HOUSE
TEL: (617) 722 -2220
FAX: (617) 626.0831
Chairwoman Claire Cronin
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
State House, Room 136
Boston, MA 02133
Chairwoman Cronin, V
I am writing to you today to indicate my opposition to H2252, An Act Relative to Constables,
which was heard before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Monday, June 5, 2017.
While I understand that it is important that we look at the Massachusetts General Laws and try
to modernize many of the laws that pre -date much of our modern way of life, I truly believe that
this approach to reforming the constable service is drastic and hasty.
After speaking with constituents and the representatives from the Massachusetts Constable
Association, there are concerns as to the motives for these changes to the constable service as
well as the lack of representation or inclusion of constables in discussion over the reforms
proposed in this legislation.
I strongly believe that we can all agree that a modernization of the constable service may prove
to be prudent and reforming said laws regarding constables may have a beneficial impact across
their service, I believe that a more inclusionary approach that gathers constable testimony, data,
and input from both rural and urban constables, as well as the perspective of those who have
been constables for many years, would be appropriate in determine the proper reform of the
constable service.
It is through these reasons that I respectfully ask the Joint Committee on the Judiciary to issue
an unfavorable report or a study order on H2252, An Act Relative to Constables, because I truly .
believe there needs to be more study and impact analysis of the proposed reforms.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
30th Middlesex District
Woburn — Reading
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ofSe\wubnen.he sent aoopyhumeas well. 'This Chairman knows how important constables are
especially insmaUtowns We need more of the same.
Dick Remponi.KABCA
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SubjaotVVe, Need Our Constables
Dear Representative Daniel Cahill,
Opposition to your house biiI #2252 is the reason for this message.
Do you know how irriportant the Constable is in implementing direct'rown Meeting government, which is
required in all towns in Massachusetts with a population below 5,000 People? In Plainfield with -3
population below 600 -- our constables do a number of jobs and functions from signing off on and posting
the annual and special Town Meeting Warrants to providing security and a peaceful presence at elections
and meetings.
Having spent the first third of my life in the cities and urban areas of the eastern part of oui state I know
what life is like in places with literally legions ofprofessional stmffs, full time municipal workers and public
safety infrastructures with staff assigned ho accomplish work for which they are compensated. VVehave
only m few full-time town employees and many nfundnmore than one o, two Or even three jobs for the
town.�
some for a stipend, some combine jobs to increase small salaries and many volunteers for no
pmy Without our volunteers and dedicated ciUzeneve could not accomplish aUthat needs tohedone
to administer the modern small rural town in Massachusetts | know there are volunteers iularger
communities as well, but they have much more support and assistance in the infrastructurfe available in
these larger municipalities
Our Constables are among those who prove their dedication and commitment tn Plainfield by showing LIP
and whenever we need their presence and wisdom, as well as their fulfillment of the, town's legal
requirements, Please do not deny us what and who our, communities need to remain viab\� and vibrant,
Howard Bronstein
Chair, Plainfield Select Board K
MASSACHuseTTS BAY CONSTABLES ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 531 -- 221 WEST STREET
READING, MA 01867-0531
TEL. 761-944-1191
dune 5, 2017
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Dear members of the Honorable Joint Committee:
My name is Richard E. RamP0111. I am President of the Massachusetts Bay Constables Association,
Inc. (NIBCA), and have been a municipal constable for 47 years. MBCA represents the interests of
municipal constables from many cities and towns across the Commonwealth. Speaking on behalf of
our membership I would like to be recorded in opposition to the following legisiation being heard
today before the honorable committee.
Massachusetts constables are appointed or elected municipal officials. They serve for terms of office
of from one to three years. Appointed constables answer to the mayors or selectmen of their
respective communities. The municipalities they serve after hearing may remove Constables for
cause from office at any time. If a municipality is not satisfied with the performance of a constable
they simply need not reappoint them to office. Constables are under the authority of and controlled by
municipal authorities. There are approximately 2,000 municipal constables in Massachusetts that
honorably serve their communities.
Constables are self ..sufficient and operate at no cost to the commonwealth or the iiunicipalities they
serve. They do not receive salaries, or pensions; they do not receive benefits such as health or life
insurance, etc. They are compensated from the regulated fees they receive for serving and executing
judicial process and they pay over 25% of those fees to the Treasurer of their respective
municipalities.
Constables are a valuable municipal asset serving the needs of their communities, the public, and the
legal community. They are important to the administration of justice in Massachusetts by serving and
executing judicial orders, and in some cases arresting those held in contempt of those orders arid
those that break the law. They are an asset to the commonwealth in serving legal process for the
Dept. of Revenue. Including arresting and bringing to justice "Dead Beat Dads" whose refusal to pay
child support costs Massachusetts's taxpayers a fortune in child support. Municipalities use
constables for many other purposes in addition to serving process. They are used to maintain order
and security at public meetings, and at polling places during elections, many Municipal building and
health inspectors are appointed as constables, and in rural communities constables may be used to
control traffic, Many School Patrols are appointed constables to be able to arrest trespassers if
necessary. etc. In essence constables do what their municipalities want them to do under existing
statutes. They are controlled by, and answer to the communities they serve rather than to any state
bureaucracy.
H� 2252 appears to be an attempt to virtually eliminate constables in Massachusetts without any real
justification. The Bill seems to be more or less based on a search of the word constable in the
General Laws and then deleting that word from 77 different statutes where it appears, while leaving
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the names of omer officials in those statutes completely untouched. This is a completely unfair and
unjustified action.
The proponents of H.2252 need to show the honorable committee specific instances of violations or
abuse of any of the statutes from which they want to delete the word constable. I don't think they can
do that. In fact compared to other law enforcement entities in Massachusetts including chiefs of
police, police officers, and sheriffs, any confirmed scandal or wrongdoing by constables over their
many years of public set-vice would be negligible to say the least.
Because of its origins the office of constable in Massachusetts in addition to statutory powers is
vested with broad common law powers. It was the wisdorn of the legislature that gave those powers
to the police in addition to any statutory powers they possess. (Sect,98 of Chapter 41 of the General
Laws) H.2252 would change that leaving the police with only their statutory powers. This makes no
sense at all, and is a glaring example of the flawed nature of H.2252.
Constables have a long history of honorable service to the public, the courts and the legal community
going back to colonial tirnes. Members of the honorable joint committee practice law here in
Massachusetts and in the course of that practice most likely have interacted with municipal
constables. I hope you found them to be honest, reliable, efficient and trustworthy in the pursuit of
their duties in your service. Virtually eliminating constables in Massachusetts by striping them of their
powers and duties would not be a good thing for municipalities, the public, or the legal community.
The end result would be a monopoly over the service of process by Deputy Sheriffs who are already
overburdened with work. It would cost a fortune to hire more Deputy Sheriffs in counties throughout
Massachusetts to keep up with the extra work generated by the loss of municipal constables. More
importantly it would have a negative impact on the judicial system as a whole as there would be less
officers available to enforce the warrants, orders and decrees of our courts.
Therefore, seeirq that H.2252 is a flawed bill, and there is no evidence of any widespread abuse of
any of their powers and duties by municipal constable,-,. I would strongly urge the honorable joint
committee to report H.2252 out of committee as "Ought Not to Pass."
Respectf ly yot-,rs,
Richard E. Ramooni,
President, M,B.C.A.
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