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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-31 SB PacketA OF i. Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda )NCOFgO� Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Select Board Date: 2018 -07 -31 Time: 6:30 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business { �t •.I�„ 2111 AL 2 % P M I'. 0.1 Location: Select Board Meeting Room Agenda: Meeting Called By: Caitlin Saunders on behalf of Chair Andy Friedmann 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 t/. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments V�. Public Comment X. 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 l/a. Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by J. Halsey US Steelworkers Request Beat Heart Foundation Update V-6 Council on Aging Update V,6. Board of Cemetery Trustees — Policy Update V,f. Approve (renew) Metro North Regional Housing Services Inter - municipal agreement Sign Warrant for September 4th Primary Elections �i. Town Manager Evaluation Process Discuss Town Manager FY19 DRAFT Goals 6) Approval of Minutes a. June 19, 2018 b. July 10, 2018 7) Licenses, Permits and Approvals 8) Executive Session /. Discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by J. Halsey and Executive Session Minutes 9) Correspondence a. Email from Erica McNamara, re: RCASA National Award Details b. Email from Greg Burns, re: Health Care Cost Containment Bill 7:00 7:30 7:40 8:00 8:30 9:15 9:20 9:25 9:30 6:30 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. Page i 1 OF R' Town of Reading tiro q Meeting Posting with Agenda s39- 1xconQ °� C. Legal Budget Summary d. Correspondence from Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, re: Oyes Violation Decision e. Correspondence from The Commonwealth of Mass, re: Request for extension to respond to complaint f. Correspondence from Miyares and Harrington, re: extension of time to respond to complaint g. Email from Jimmy Kim, re: Invitation to City Age Toronto h. Email from DSL Alerts, re: FY19 Preliminary Cherry Sheet Estimates i. Email from Greg Burns, re: Weekly Notes j. Email from Nancy Hoang, re: Public Service Employee Student loan benefit k. Email from DSL Alers, re: City & Town July 191h I. Email from MMA, re: Oppose new unfunded recycling mandates M. Email from Verizon Fios, re: Customer Notice n. Email from Ben Mays, re: Updated Municipal Primer on Developing Local Cannabis Policies in Mass o. Email from MMA, re: FY19 State Conference Committee Release Budget Bill P. Email from Lisa Egan, re: July Pizza on the Patio + August Tapas q. Email from Briannah Smith, re: 2019 Healthy Cities Initiative r. Email from Sprint, re: G Suite and Office 365 S. Email from Pioneer Institute, re: Study finds Boston area Communities should loosen restrictions for accessory dwelling units t. Email from DSL Alerts, re: What's new in Municipal Law U. Email from MMA, re: Final Budget Bill to close out FY18 V. Email from Jimmy Kim, re: Invitation to City Age Toronto W. Email from Jimmy Kim, re: Invitation to City Age Toronto X. Email from Verizon Fios, re: Customer Notice Y. Email from Lauren Bennett, re: Changing the Town Colors Z. Email from Lisa Egan, re: Cooking Classes aa. Email from Beat Heart Foundation, re: Flyer for Jams for Jake bb. Email from Accela, re: Answering the hard questions of Cannabis control CC. Email from Briannah Smith, re: National Fitness Campaign dd. Email from Sprint, re: moving business phones to the cloud 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. Page 1 2 of RFq�l� G Office of the Town Manager 16 Lowell Street 639'1NCORp0�� Reading, MA 01867 To: Select Board From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Date: July 25, 2018 RE: Agenda for July 31" 781 - 942 -9043 townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us www.readingma.gov /town - manager You will open the meeting at 6:30pm and vote by roll call to enter Executive Session, to return in Open Session at approximately 7:00pm. Town Counsel will join you in the conference room across from the Town Clerk's office to discuss an Open Meeting Law Complaint and Executive Session Minutes. Back in Open Session you will begin with a discussion of the Open Meeting Law Complaint until approximately 7:30pm. Two members of the United Steelworkers will be in for a brief discussion of the National Grid labor issue at 7:30pm. They will be requesting that the Board consider voting a moratorium on all but emergency work in Reading, though they are very respectful and understand such a vote would not be expected immediately that night. I have met separately with union representatives, and a small group of local Town Managers met with National Grid management representatives at Tewksbury Town Hall. In your packet you will see background information from the union; from the NG management; and notes from the Tewksbury meeting courtesy of Tewksbury Town Manager Richard Montouri. You will also see an email exchange from residents concerned about last winter's Wakefield /Charles Street gas outage and when repairs are to be expected. The next agenda item is a brief discussion with representatives from the Beat Heart Foundation, a group that last year sponsored a very successful Jams For Jake event. They will update you and the community about their next scheduled event on Saturday August 4t". Also note that a previous request sent to the Board concerning the Town and permitting has been rescinded. After these agenda items the Board should have ample time for liaison reports and public comment. At 8:00pm Jane Burns and some members from the Council on Aging will be in to provide an update to the Board on "Dementia Friendly Reading ". While a difficult and troubling topic, Reading is becoming recognized as a leader in this area. At 8:30pm the Board of Cemetery Trustees will provide the Board an update on their recent policy changes to the cemeteries under their jurisdiction. We are seeing similar changes in other communities, where a challenging balance between grieving commemorations efforts are weighed against safety concerns. The rest of the agenda items are flexible if time permits them to be discussed earlier. One is for the Board to renew the Metro -North Regional Housing Services Inter - Municipal Agreement (IMA). Reading took the lead and is the host community for a regional group that includes North Reading, Saugus and Wilmington. We waited until all three regional partners voted to approve the agreement, and now as host community Reading is ready to do the same. As you have heard previously from Regional Housing Services Coordinator Laurie Stanton, the arrangement has worked very well, and is one of the reasons the state looks at Reading as a model community in this area. The Town Clerk has prepared the Warrant for the September Primary election, also for the Board's approval and signature. Andy will then lead the last two agenda items: the Town Manager evaluation process; and a preliminary discussion of FY19 Town Manager goals. For the latter, I have included the very rough draft I mentioned at the last meeting, which I extracted from some of goals for FY19 that I have assigned to Department Heads. On August 9t" Town Department Heads and Assistant Department Heads are meeting to give their perspectives on important tasks ahead, so after that I will be able to give a more comprehensive view from the organization. After a discussion with Andy, he believes it is valuable for the Board to assign itself goals as well as to assign the Town Manager goals, and that discussion will wrap this topic up at a future SB meeting. Note that a separate packet will be sent to you by Friday for the Executive Session. Your next meeting is set for August 21St 2018 DRAFT - SELECT BOARD AGENDAS 2018 712612018 Responsibility Start time July 31, 2018 Tuesday Executive Session Discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by John Halsey & Discuss Executive Session Minutes Friedmann 6:30 Open Session Discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by John Halsey Friedmann 7:00 United Steelworkers request Friedmann 7:30 Beat Heart Foundation update LeLacheur 7:40 Council on Aging update J. Burns 8:00 Board of Cemetery Trustees - Policy update Blodgett 8:30 Approve (renew) Metro North Regional Housing Services Inter - Municipal Agreement LeLacheur 9:15 Sign Warrant for September 4th Primary Elections LeLacheur 9:20 Town Manager Evaluation Process Friedmann 9:25 Discuss Town Manager FY19 DRAFT Goals Friedmann 9:30 August 21, 2018 Tuesday" Office Hour John Halsey 6:30 Amplified Sound permit request from Saturday Night Lights LeLacheur 7:20 Downtown Parking - Phase 1: Nelson Nygard Delios 7:30 Discuss SB Policy Article #1.4 - Communication Berman/ Alvarado 8:30 Preview Warrant for November Town Meeting LeLacheur 9:15 Discuss Recreation Liaison Friedmann 9:30 September 11, 2018 Tuesday ; Office Hour Vanessa Alvarado 6:30 Town Accountant Update Angstrom 7:20 Discuss Select Board Goals Friedmann 8:00 September 25, 2018 Tuesday Arts Reading Fest October 13th preview Kraunelis 7:30 Town Communications Kraunelis & Miller 8:00 Close Warrant for November Town Meeting LeLacheur 9:00 712512018 Barry Berman Responsibility Start time October 2, 2018 Tuesday Office Hour Andy Friedmann Thursday November 19, 2018 Legislative update Lewis, Jones & Dwyer 7:30 November 26, 2018 Review Senior Tax Relief Santaniello 8:00 November 29, 2018 Preview Tax Classification Santaniello 8:30 Approve (renew) Assessing Inter - Municipal Agreement with Wakefield LeLacheur 9:30 j� lAssessors Board of HEARING Tax Classification 7:30 October 24, 2018 Economic Development -Downtown Parking lWednesday I tentative Kraunelis Office Hour Barry Berman November 15,'2018 Subsequent Town Meeting I Thursday November 19, 2018 Subsequent Town Meeting II Monday November 26, 2018 Subsequent Town Meeting III jMonday November 29, 2018 1 Subsequent Town Meeting IV IThursday Office Hour I Dan Ensminger Town Department budgets Town Department budgets F ITown Department budgets I I J Town Department 2018 DRAFT - SELECT BOARD AGENDAS 2018 712512018 Responsibility Start time Future Agendas Recreation Committee Fall'18 HEARING Approve BOS Policies: Article 1 - move a section into Article 2; complete 1.4 Communication Board Discuss SB Policy Article #2 - Volunteers, Boards and Committees (also section 1.5) Board HEARING Approve BOS Policies: Article 2 Volunteers, Boards and Committees Board HEARING Review & adopt revised Personnel Policies Perkins Discuss Memorial Park Town Counsel Discuss Liquor License policy LeLacheur Discuss Oakland Road land public process LeLacheur Recurring Items Close Warrant: Nov 118 TM by 9/25/18 Close Warrant: Apr'19 TM by 3/5/19 Review BOS /TM Goals Jan & July Semi -ann Appointments of Boards & Committees June Annual Appoint Town Accountant April Annual HEARING Approve Classification & Compensation June Annual HEARING Tax Classification October Annual HEARING Approve licenses December Annual Reports to BOS Town Accountant Report Qtrly Economic Development Director Semi -ann RCTV members Report Annual CAB (RMLD) member Report Annual MAPC member Report Annual Reading Housing Authority Report Annual Reading Ice Arena Report Annual BOS Appointed Boards & Committees as needed ty\ LeLacheur, Bob From: USW 12012 -4 <uswgasworkers @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 11:55 AM To: Town Manager Subject: National grid Moratorium on gas pipeline projects Attachments: LOCKOUT TALKING POINTS.docx.pdf; DANGEROUS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONDITIONS AT REG PIT.docx; braintree.pdf; Haverhill.pdf Dear State, City and Town Officials, National Grid has taken the unnecessary and irresponsible action of locking out more than 1,200 gas workers in Massachusetts. Because they are being replaced by inexperienced National Grid supervisors and their hired outside contractors, USW Locals 12003 and 12012 have serious safety concerns about the inspection of the installation of new and replacement gas line projects in your city or town during this lockout. Our unions are working to initiate a state -wide moratorium for all new and replacement gas line projects in order to ensure that this dangerous work is not done by untrained and inexperienced workers. The attached pictures validate our safety concerns as they highlight National Grid's replacement workers filling gas valve boxes with sand. In the event of a serious gas related emergency, this process presents a possibility where these valves become inaccessible by safety workers needing to shut off the supply of gas. Also attached are other issues of concern including cost to the ratepayer. While we have provided this information to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, we are strongly urging all city and town officials to stop all new and replacement gas line projects in their jurisdictions until National Grid puts our qualified employees back to work. We believe you have the authority to implement this moratorium. In fact, City Councils in some cities, including Boston, Braintree, Cambridge, Haverhill, Medford, Somerville, Lowell,Everett,Revere,Chelsea and Malden, have already put in place motions to halt the permitting of any new natural gas projects, citing safety concerns about the work being done by inexperienced contractors. Many other cities and towns will be putting it to floor shortly. If National Grid is allowed to staff jobs with inexperienced replacement workers in your towns and cities, it is imperative that this work be carefully inspected and monitored to ensure community safety. We intend to keep the public updated as the situation develops, but please do not hesitate to contact us immediately via daviddellisola'd hotmai l.com if you have any questions or concerns. Thank You USW 12012 0 NATIONAL GRID LOCKOUT Our union locals (Steelworkers 12003 and 12012 -04) are working to initiate a moratorium for all new and replacement gas line projects in National Grid's Massachusetts operating territory. • National Grid locked out over 1,200 highly skilled and experienced bargaining unit employees on June 25, 2018. Since that time they have stopped all new and replacement gas line construction projects. The Company is currently focusing the inexperienced replacement workers on responding to emergency gas leaks. These replacement workers consist of a mix of company employees (most of whom have no field work experience) and sub - contractors. • We believe that as time goes on, National Grid will look to implement what they are calling "phase 2" of this lockout, which will activate their Gas System Enablement Program (GSEP). They will begin new and replacement gas line projects, and get immediate payment from the rate- payers via the capital tracking program. • If National Grid starts up their GSEP, we believe the contractors installing the replacement pipe will not have sufficient inspectional oversight. The Union Inspectors are locked out of their jobs, and the Company Supervisors who normally run the jobs, are now being used as replacement workers in the field. We believe National Grid will not be able to provide proper oversight to make certain that these projects are being completed correctly, and most importantly, that public safety is not compromised. • Under normal conditions, when a contractor installs a gas main, the National Grid Pipefitters come in to tie over any new piping to existing household piping, as well as to relight all of the customer's appliances. These critical safety operations are always performed by highly trained and skilled people with years of on-the-job experience. These same employees routinely flag safety issues they discover while they are performing this type of work, taking preventative action. During this lockout, we believe inexperienced replacement workers will be expected to handle these serious responsibilities, and they do not possess the operational understanding to perform this work safely, or to identify additional risks. • Contractors are paid by the foot. Putting the maximum amount of pipe 61 1 in the ground is one of their priorities. With no inspectional oversight, they could essentially be unleashed to work as fast as they can, with no regard for safety protocols. • If a loss of gas pressure (i.e. an outage) occurs due to a contractor mishap, the Union employees who normally respond to the situation to return gas service to customers are currently locked out. The Company may not have the resources required to make the situation safe, and to reinstate the customer's gas service. Sometimes an outage can affect thousands of customers. • Our Union workers are skilled and experienced, and provide a level of service not driven by any other motivation than safety. We do not get paid by the foot, or by the job. Productivity is important, but the safety of the public and of the customer is always our first priority. Our people don't rush through the job. They make sure the residence is safe when they leave. It's all in their training and on-the-job experience. The same cannot always be said of the contractors, we believe their motivation is monetary, making their main concern putting pipe in the ground, getting paid and moving on to the next job. 0 DANGEROUS EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONDITIONS AT REGULATOR STATION -SELF INFLICTED AFTER LOCKOUT 6/25/2018 HAVERHILL • REG. STATION REGULATES FLOW OF GAS INTO THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO SUPPLY NEIGHBORHOODS AND HOMES. • CUTS DOWN GAS PRESSURE FROM 60psi TO A WHISPER (WATER COLUMN) • FILLING OF CRITICAL SHUT OFF VALVES WITH SAND AT REGULATOR STATION (WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY TURN TO MUD) • RESTRICTED ACCESS TO CRITICAL VALVES IN A TIMELY MANNER FOR AN EMERGENCY OVERPRESSURE SHUT -DOWN 0AAjy A Resolution in Support of United Steelworkers District 4, Local 12003, Boston Gas Workers Union WHEREAS: National Grid serves many residential and commercial natural gas customers within the Town of Braintree; and WHEREAS: The United Steelworkers Local 12003 District 4 Boston Gas Workers Union represents the men and women who operate on gas lines and projects within the Town of Braintree; and WHEREAS: Many members of United Steelworkers Local 12003 District 4 Boston Gas Workers Union live and work in the Town of Braintree; and WHEREAS: The United Steelworkers Local 12003 District 4 Boston Gas Workers Union has been bargaining in good faith to achieve a fair and equitable contract with competitive wages and benefits for its members; and WHEREAS: The safety and wellbeing of National Grid gas customers and the general public is contingent, upon high quality and well - trained employees performing services and line inspections on gas projects; and WHEREAS: A prolonged lockout of National Grid gas workers raises safety concerns for the general public and strains service to National Grid gas customers; now BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That the Braintree Town Council urges National Grid to end the lockout of its gas workers so that gas line inspections, services, and repairs may continue to be performed by qualified and properly trained employees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town of Braintree provide heightened scrutiny and safety inspections and monitoring on all National Grid work being done during the lockout of National Grid's workers and that no new permits for gas construction projects shall be issued by the Town Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Braintree Town Council urges National Grid to agree to a fair and equitable contract that provides for competitive wages and benefits commensurate with the technical skills and qualifications possessed by the members of United Steelworkers Local 12003 District 4 Boston Gas Workers Union. Offered oil this D"Ryan Sean lE. Powers Stephen C. O'Brien rese t At -Large Councilor District 4 Councilor Charles C. Kokoros Thomas W. Whalen David M. Ringius, r. t Council Vice- President District 2 Councilor District 5 Councilor ( R rr Shannon L. Fume Thomas M. Bowes Timothy P. ` arey At- Large Councilor District 3 Councilor District 6 Councilor b The Eagle - Tribune l Page 03 Wednesday, 11 July 2018 SHRRE 0-n Haverhill passes moratorium on National Grid projects during lockout kblessi 9 . glgtribune.com HAVERHILL — This city joined several others in the commonwealth Tuesday in siding with the National Grid gas workers when the City Council voted to impose a temporary moratorium on all routine, non - emergency gas projects on public property as long as the lockout lasts. The council voted 8 -0-1, with Councilor Joseph Bevilacqua abstaining, not to support any new gas project the company seeks council approval for until the workers have been allowed back on the job. Gas employees of the utility giant have been forced off the job for more than two weeks, since contract negotiations between the company and unions stalled in late June. Effective July 1, the company announced it was eliminating health benefits for all gas employees. The lockout has left employees scrambling, and forced National Grid to bring in contractors who are unfamiliar with gas line work to take the union employees' place. Keith Rice, a union representative with United Steelworkers local 120124, appealed to Haverhill's City Council Tuesday to "join with a growing list of other communities" in passing the moratorium. "We do not think this is unreasonable given the importance of public safety and efficiency," Rice told the councilors. "Our belief is while the employees who normally do this work are locked out, there is a large potential for problems." With the exception of Bevilacqua, who abstained from the vote because National Grid is a part of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce he runs, all the councilors expressed enthusiastic support for the unionworkers and described National Grid's lockout as "rotten," "pathetic" and "reprehensible." Other Massachusetts cities including Lowell and Braintree have passed similar resolutions already. Tuesday night, George Perry, a representative of another local union, requested that Methuen city councilors consider the same moratorium, though the council did not take a vote on the matter. In addition to the moratorium, Councilor Michael McGonagle suggested the councilors each individually sign a resolution and send it to "the appropriate parties," including National Grid and the state agency that regulates the company, the Department of Public Utilities. "I happened to catch on the news tonight briefly ... that National Grid made $9.1billion in profit last year," said Councilor Thomas Sullivan. "That's a lot of money, and I think not only do you guys deserve a raise that's fair and equitable, also I think the residents and customers deserve ... a rate cut." "It seems incredible that they can be regulated so heavily and still have this amount of power and strength to do what they're doing to you," he added. Mayor James Fiorentini voiced his support for the workers, noting that he's been out on their picketing line in Haverhill three times. "It's outrageous and I stand with them," Fiorentini said. Rice said he and his fellow union members were "very happy" with the council's "enthusiastic" response, calling the councilors "reasonable." Rice cited what heconsidered unsafe work practices that are in place while the gas workers are off the job, including that inspectors who normally oversee leak sites to "verify procedures are being followed" are not on the job. The inexperienced contract workers also require more manpower, take longer to pinpoint a leak, and are digging more holes than necessary in city roads, according to Rice. "It's been very scary and frustrating at times, and yet other times you feel as though you're fighting for something that you believe in and that makes fighting for it easier and worthwhile and more rewarding," Rice said. "Nights like tonight can kind of lift you up when you have down Unnea, when you're thinking about not getting a paycheck or not having your healthcare." a**ns Powered by TECNAVIA Copyright (c)2018 The Eagle-Tribune, Edition 07/11/2018 Click here to see this page im the aEdition: (Login Required) �� a*ems LeLacheur, Bob From: Stacy, Amy F. <Amy.Stacy @nationalgrid.com> on behalf of Reed, Marcy L. <Marcy.Reed @nationalgrid.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:45 AM To: LeLacheur, Bob Cc: Griffin, Susan Subject: USW letter Attachments: LeLacheur_Reading_USW update.pdf Bob — thank you for the candid discussion yesterday. Attached please find the letter I mentioned regarding our efforts with the United Steelworkers. Marcy L. Reed President MA and EVP Policy & Social Impact National Grid Desk +1 781907 1760 This e -mail, and any attachments are strictly confidential and intended for the addressee(s) only. The content may also contain legal, professional or other privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and then delete the e -mail and any attachments. You should not disclose, copy or take any action in reliance on this transmission. You may report the matter by contacting us via our UK Contacts Page or our US Contacts Page (accessed by clicking on the appropriate link) Please ensure you have adequate virus protection before you open or detach any documents from this transmission. National Grid plc and its affiliates do not accept any liability for viruses. An e -mail reply to this address may be subject to monitoring for operational reasons or lawful business practices. For the registered information on the UK operating companies within the National Grid group please use the attached link: https• / /www nationalgrid com /�),roup/ about -us /corporate - registrations sk July 18, 2018 Robert LeLacheur, Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. LeLacheur: Marcy L. Reed President Massachusetts and EVP Policy & Social Impact Thank you for taking the time to meet with us yesterday. As you are aware, after our contracts with United Steelworkers Locals 12003 and 12012 -04 expired on June 24 prior to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement, the company made the difficult decision to implement its work continuation plan to ensure uninterrupted and safe gas service for our customers with a workforce of skilled contractors and management employees. Since that time, our work continuation team has been safely and efficiently ensuring uninterrupted service for our Massachusetts gas customers. Safety is always our number one priority and this current effort is no exception. We want to assure you that all of our people who are executing gas safety and maintenance work are experienced, seasoned professionals, who meet federal law requirements that they be trained, tested and able to demonstrate the skills required to operate and work on the gas system. This workforce consists of a mix of over 600 skilled contractors and roughly 700 National Grid management employees including supervisors (who typically oversee our union employees) experienced and qualified gas workers from other parts of our business, and employees who have been specifically trained for their contingency roles. We also wanted to share that we're proud of what we offered United Steelworkers 12003 and 12012 -04. To that end, we wanted to provide you some details and context surrounding our 5 -year contract offer that our 1,250 USW members rejected: • 13.75% wage increase, which, after the compounding effect, will raise an employee's wages by 14.53% over the contract's term • Roughly a 10% pension increase by 2021 for existing employees • A defined contribution 401(k) program for new hires only, funded by company contributions of 3 percent to 9 percent of an employee's eligible earnings (including overtime pay), as well as a company matching contribution on an employee's contributions. • Job security — employees with 5 years of service are job protected and can't be laid off for lack of work • Improvements on shift differential, off -hour coverage, meal and clothing allowances • No proposals that would increase utilization of outside contractors • Three health insurance options: 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02451 T:781- 907 -1760 N marcy.reed @nationalgrid.com W www.nationalgridus.com July 18, 2018 Page 2 • PPO plan with low annual deductibles ($250 /single, $500 /family) and coinsurance of only 5 percent, and monthly premiums that would continue to be 80 percent company -paid, • Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP) with higher deductibles but lower premiums • Another health plan with no deductibles or coinsurance but higher monthly premiums as another option National Grid is committed to maintaining a long -term, competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects the needs and demands of operating in a 21St century environment. Ultimately, it is our customers who pay the cost of our employees' wages and benefits, and we must be mindful of the direct impact that employee compensation has on the rates charged to our customers. In the last five years in Massachusetts, 10 unions, representing roughly 2,100 of our gas and electric employees, agreed to healthcare plans and new hire retirement plans comparable to what we have offered the United Steelworkers Locals 12003 and 12012 -04. In total, 16 unions, representing 84 percent of our U.S. union population (8,400 employees) have implemented comparable health insurance and retirement plans. We remain committed to reaching a fair agreement as soon as possible so these employees, whose dedication and experience remains highly regarded by National Grid, may return to work. Until then, our work continuation plan will remain in place. I thought it was important that you be made aware of these important points. If you have any further questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Marcy L. Reed [yW � 5 Meeting notes NGrid: Negotiations: Steelworkers Union is made up of 1,250 members between 2 locals. They are employees who address leaks, emergencies, change meters dig trenches, lay new gas mains; they work in the call center, stock room and clerical functions. The Steelworkers do not normally lay replacement pipe but they will do the new pipe which is usually shorter runs. This is the last Union to agree to a contract, the other 8,400 Union employees from 22 Unions covering MA, RI and NY, have agreed to new contracts with the same terms being offered the steelworkers. In addition NGrid Management and Supervisors have the same benefits being offered to the Steelworkers. Contract expired June 24, 2018 after 5 extensions with no agreement. Management could have either continued negotiating without a contract but if a contract was not in place the union could strike at any time which put the company at Risk. They asked the Union to agree not to Strike but they would not agree so a lock out was the last and only option. Union members still have access to health care but must pay COBRA and they will collect unemployment. Union and Management were meeting today and they have a Federal mediator involved. The major terms the Steelworkers were offered were as follows: 14.53% salary increase over 5 years; No Lay -off prevision for employees who have worked 5 years; All current employees would be grandfathered into the existing defined benefit pension with a 10% increase by 2021 and all new employees would be enrolled in a 401K retirement that had a match of 3 %- 9%; Health insurance would change to add deductibles and co- insurance. Currently employees pay 20% of the premium and 5 -10 co -pays but no deductibles or co- insurance. Management offered other co- insurance and deductible plan options but they were refused. The Union wants first dollar coverage. Management believes that the union members were not given the proper proposal to vote on so they sent a letter to all members outlining the last proposal. Current Work Plan and Safety: NGrid has been planning for this for a year and has trained staff in preparation of the happing. 700 -800 management and supervisors who have either performed the work of the Steelworkers or supervised the work and are trained to do the work themselves. In addition there are approximately 500 contractors who normally perform this type of work helping with the work Steelworkers would normally undertake. Currently these workers are addressing emergencies, gas odors, fixing leaks and some connections. All work is certified by a trained Supervisor. Before the lockout 80% of the gas main replacement work discussed above is normally done by contractors. The Department of Public utilities is informed of all work being done and they have had not issues. No one works if they are not qualified. Work policies and procedures are followed as they were in the past. NGrid will address all emergency work and will not undertake any non - emergency work until they all emergencies are addressed and can be managed. NGrid would like to get back to road way work that 0 was started but they need to make sure they address emergencies, leaks and cut -off work. If a Town has a priority they can let NGrid know and they will try to address it. Other Items: Currently no Town has adopted a moratorium on work but some cities have taken up the issue in varying manners. Some just voted to perform higher scrutiny on permits, other voted a moratorium on "new" work and others tabled the issue. There have been comments that National Grid has made large profits and received a large tax cut from the Federal government so they should give it to the workers. NGrid's positions is the tax cut should go back to the rate payers and they have asked DPU to reduce their original rate increase by 50% and will offset it with the tax cut. Ell LeLacheur, Bob 'ICY From: KL Mungenast < klmungenast @gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 4:05 PM To: LeLacheur, Bob Cc: Percival, Ryan Subject: Re: [Reading MA] Update request National Grid repairs Wakefield St. (Sent by Kurt and Karen Mungenast, klmungenast @gmail.com) Hi Bob, Thank you so much for this informative update. We really appreciate you identifying Wakefield /Charles Street to the staff of National Grid as a high priority during your meeting on Tuesday. We will continue to hope that the labor situation is resolved soon. Thanks again, enjoy the weekend. Karen and Kurt. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2018, at 9:59 AM, LeLacheur, Bob <blelacheur @ci.reading.ma.us> wrote: > Hi Kurt & Karen, > A small group of Town Managers met on Tuesday in Tewksbury with the President and other management staff of National Grid to get an update. As part of the follow -up they asked for projects in each of our towns where their work was needed, and I listed the Wakefield /Charles area as our highest priority. > Right now they are only doing emergency work, and Reading's W/C area at this point does not qualify as an emergency. They hope to be able to expand to projects such as W/C regardless of the labor situation, but things are too uncertain to say much right now - they ae planning day -to -day. The reason they asked for our priorities was to be able to get a better plan together though. > The unions are asking cities and towns to vote moratoriums on any non - emergency work in their communities. Hopefully the labor situation will be resolved soon, but it is possible that the moratorium issue will be coming to our Select Board in the next month or two. > We will keep you updated. > Thanks, > Bob > Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA > Town Manager, Town of Reading > 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 > townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us > (P) 781 - 942 -9043; > (F) 781 - 942 -9037 > www.readingma.gov 1 5b`3 > Town Hall Hours: > M,W,Th: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;T: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; CLOSED Friday • - - - -- Original Message - - - -- • From: KL Mungenast [mailto:klmungenast @ gmail.com] • Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 5:49 PM • To: Percival, Ryan • Cc: LeLacheur, Bob • Subject: Re: [Reading MA) Update request National Grid repairs • Wakefield St. (Sent by Kurt and Karen Mungenast, • klmungenast @gmail.com) • Hi Ryan, Thanks so much for the update. Hopeful they will be in touch soon with you. • Karen and Kurt > Sent from my iPhone >> On Jul 18, 2018, at 1:41 PM, Percival, Ryan <rpercivaI @ci. reading. ma. us> wrote: Afternoon Kurt and Karen, >> As a follow up engineering has reached out to a couple of our contacts about this issue and have not received any information back yet. >> I light of the labor situation that is going on it may take some time to get a response. I will keep you posted if we hear anything. >> Thank, Ryan >> Sent from my iPhone >>> On Jul 9, 2018, at 1:05 PM, KL Mungenast <klmungenast @gmail.com> wrote: >>> Hi Bob, Thanks so much for the quick response. We look forward to hearing from you and or Ryan as more information becomes available. We walk our neighborhood daily, and are reminded of this when we see the probe holes that on occasion emit a slight hint of gas. Thank you for making us aware of the labor /management situation. We are aware the town of some Newton residences are wondering when their gas leaks will be fixed by National Grid, as we have family and friends affected their as well. >>> Thank youQ >>> Kurt and Karen >>> Sent from my iPhone 2 »» On Jul 9, 2018, at 10:02 AM, LeLacheur, Bob <blelacheur @ci. reading. ma. us> wrote: »» Hi Kurt and Karen, »» I will ask National Grid, but as you may know they are in the middle of a national labor /management situation which has greatly impacted their work schedules. »» I have copied Town Engineer Ryan Percival who is our best bet to get this information. We will let you know what we learn as soon as possible. »» Thanks, »» Bob »» Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA »» Town Manager, Town of Reading »» 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us »» (P) 781- 942 -9043; »» (F) 781 - 942 -9037 »» www.readingma.gov »» 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 »» - - - -- Original Message - - - -- »» From: vtsdmailer @vt -s.net [mailto:vtsdmailer @vt- s.net] »» Sent: Monday, July 09, 2018 9:47 AM »» To: Town Manager »» Subject: [Reading MA] Update request National Grid repairs »» Wakefield St. (Sent by Kurt and Karen Mungenast, »» kimungenast @gmail.com) »» Hello rlelacheur, »» Kurt and Karen Mungenast (klmungenast @gmail.com) has sent you a »» message via your contact form (https: / /www.readingma.gov /user /431 /contact) at Reading MA. »» If you don't want to receive such e- mails, you can change your »» settings at https: / /www.readingma.gov /user /431 /edit. »» Message: »» Good Morning, This January we, along with some of our neighbors »» experienced heat outages due to gas leaks /gas pipes needing repairs on Wakefield Street. »» National Grid workers on site in the area of Wakefield Street »» between Charles and Juniper, told us that the fix was temporary, as »» the ground was to frozen to do the repairs needed. We would like »» to inquire to see if there is a date in place as to when the 3 »» repairs will take place. We hope Wakefield Street is on a list to »» have this resolved this summer or fall. Thank you in advance for »» your help with this question, and for all you do. Have a great rest of the day. »» Sincerely, »» Kurt and Karen Mungenast »» 128 Wakefield Street 5b \N AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the Towns of North Reading, Reading, Saugus, and Wilmington, hereafter referred to individually as "Municipality" and collectively as the "Municipalities," this _ of 2018, as follows: WHEREAS, the Municipalities desire to share the services and costs of a common Regional Housing Services Office; and WHEREAS, the Town of Reading is willing and capable of providing the services of a Regional Housing Services Office; and WHEREAS, each of the Municipalities has authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to G.L. c. 40, s 4A; NOW, THEREFORE, the Municipalities, in mutual consideration of the covenants contained herein, intending to be legally bound, agree under seal as follows: 1. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2018 and shall expire on June 30, 2020, unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. Any municipality may withdraw from the Agreement as defined below. The Agreement may be renewed for an additional six (6) two -year terms as voted by each municipality through its respective Board of Selectmen or City Council with approval by its Mayor or Town Manager. 2. Lead Municipality. During the Term of this Agreement, the Town of Reading, acting as the lead municipality, shall operate the Regional Housing Services Office. The Town of Reading, through its standard personnel practices, shall employ or contract the adequate staff necessary to provide the housing administrative services described in Exhibit A: Core Housing Services, attached and incorporated herein, to the remaining Municipalities. 3. Duties. During the Term of this Agreement, the Regional Housing Services Office shall perform the housing administrative services as described in Exhibit A: Core Housing Services for an annual allocation of hours as indicated in Exhibit B: Fee Structure, attached and incorporated herein. 4. Fee Structure and Payment. The annual Membership Fee payable by each Municipality shall be as set forth in Exhibit B: Fee Structure, and shall be adjusted as set forth herein. The Town of Reading shall issue an invoice by July 1 to each of the Municipalities for its Membership Fee for the upcoming fiscal year, such Membership Fee to be paid within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice but not earlier than the first day of the fiscal year in question. Payment for supplemental services not included in Exhibit A: Core Housing Services and for additional hours in excess of the allotted hours in Exhibit B: Fee Structure shall be invoiced separately as may be agreed upon by the Town of Reading and the individual municipality. The Municipalities may borrow or lend hours to other Municipalities upon written agreement between the impacted Municipalities provided that the total number of hours available to the Regional Housing Services Office remains constant. 11Page t�\ 5. Membership Fee Adjustments. The Advisory Committee will review the Membership Fee annually three (3) months prior to the end of each fiscal year and, if appropriate, adjust the Membership Fee for the upcoming fiscal year. The Town of Reading shall provide to all Municipalities a record of the actual hours of services provided to each Municipality and adjustments for the following fiscal year. 6. Indemnification. Notwithstanding the final sentence of G.L. c. 40, s 4A, to the extent permitted by law and by State statute, the Municipalities shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Reading and each and all of its officials, officers, employees, agents, servants and representatives from and against any claim arising from or in connection with the performance by the Regional Housing Services Office of their duties in or for the Municipalities including, without limitation, any claim of liability, loss, damages, costs and expenses for personal injury or damage to real or personal property by reason of any negligent act or omission or intentional misconduct by the Regional Housing Services Office while in or performing services for the Municipalities. By entering into this Agreement, none of the Municipalities has waived any governmental immunity or limitation of damages which may be extended to them by operation of law. It is expressly understood that the services rendered hereunder are deemed for public and governmental purposes, and all privileges and immunities from liability enjoyed by the Municipalities shall extend to their participation hereunder and to the activities so undertaken to the fullest extent permitted by law. 7. Withdrawal. Any Municipality, by a vote of its respective Board of Selectmen or City Council with approval by its Mayor or Town Manager, may withdraw from this Agreement at the end of any municipal fiscal year with the provision of at least ninety days (90) prior written notice to the Town of Reading. Such withdrawal shall take effect on the following June 30. No such withdrawal shall affect any obligation of indemnification that may have arisen hereunder prior to such withdrawal, nor shall it affect any financial obligations that by prior agreement extend beyond the withdrawal date. Upon such withdrawal, the Town of Reading shall prepare full statements of outstanding unpaid financial obligations under this Agreement and present the same to the withdrawing Municipality for payment within thirty (30) days thereafter. The remaining Municipalities shall continue with this Agreement as written unless the Agreement is terminated as per paragraph eight (8). 8. Termination. The Town of Reading, by a vote of its respective Board of Selectmen, may terminate this Agreement upon the provision of at least six months prior written notice to the participating Municipalities. After providing notice, the Town of Reading shall remain liable to the participating Municipalities for any portion of the payments received not earned until the date of termination. Such termination shall take effect on the following June 30. The Town of Reading and the participating Municipalities, by a majority vote, may agree to terminate this Agreement at least six months prior to the end of any municipal fiscal year. After the date of the vote, the Town of Reading shall remain liable to the participating Municipalities for any portion of the payments received not earned. Such termination shall take effect on the following June 30. No such termination shall affect any obligation of 2 1Paga 0 indemnification that may have arisen hereunder prior to such termination, nor shall it affect any financial obligations that by prior agreement extend beyond the termination date. Upon such termination, the Town of Reading shall prepare full statements of outstanding unpaid financial obligations under this Agreement and present the same to the participating Municipalities for payment within thirty (30) days thereafter. 9. Advisory Committee. There shall exist an Advisory Committee comprised of one (1) representative, or their designee, from each Municipality, whom shall be appointed by the Town Manager /Administrator or Mayor of the Municipality. Each Municipality shall have one vote and each representative, or their designee, shall be authorized to cast such vote. The Advisory Committee shall meet at least on a quarterly basis. The Town of Reading shall prepare and send to each municipality a quarterly status report prior to the quarterly meeting. In addition, the Advisory Committee may meet on a monthly basis, or at any mutually agreed upon timeframe, and the Town of Reading shall prepare and send to each Municipality a monthly status report prior to the monthly meeting. 10. Conflict Resolution. The Advisory Committee may hold additional meetings to discuss and resolve any conflicts that may arise including, but not limited to, disagreements regarding the needs of each municipality and changes to the annual allocation of hours as indicated in Exhibit B: Fee Structure. Any recommendations made to the Director of the Regional Housing Services Office must be made by a majority vote. Any unresolved issues shall be decided by the Town Manager of the Town of Reading. 11. Additional Municipalities. At any time during the Term of this Agreement, the Advisory Committee may meet and, by unanimous vote and approval of the Lead Municipality, amend this Agreement to admit an additional municipality on the following July 1. 12. Financial Safeguards. ards. The Town of Reading shall maintain separate, accurate and comprehensive records of all services performed for each of the Municipalities hereto, and all contributions received from the Municipalities. The Town of Reading shall issue a financial report for each fiscal year to each of the Municipalities by December 31 of the following fiscal year using Exhibit C, attached and incorporated herein, or a form that is substantially similar. 13. Assignment. None of the Municipalities shall assign or transfer any of its rights or interests in or to this Agreement, or delegate any of its obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of all of the other Municipalities. 14. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by all Municipalities duly authorized thereunto. 15. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, or if any such term is so held when applied to any particular circumstance, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, or affect the application of such provision to any other circumstances, and the remaining provisions hereof shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. 31Pa e 0 16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 17. pleadings. The paragraph headings herein are for convenience only, are no part of this Agreement and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 18. Notices. Any notice permitted or required hereunder to be given or served on any Municipality shall be in writing signed in the name of or on behalf of the Municipality giving or serving the same. Notice shall be deemed to have been received at the time of actual receipt of any hand delivery or three (3) business days after the date of any properly addressed notice sent by mail as set forth below: Town of North Reading Michael P. Gilleberto, Town Administrator 235 North Street North Reading, MA 01864 Town of Reading Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Town of Saugus Scott Crabtree, Town Manager 298 Central Street, Ste. 1 Saugus, MA 01906 Town of Wilmington Jeffrey M. Hull, Town Manager 121 Glen Road Wilmington, MA 01887 19. Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Municipalities concerning the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior agreements and understandings. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Municipalities concerning the subject matter hereof. Each Municipality acknowledges that it has not relied on any representations by any other Municipality or by anyone acting or purporting to act for another Municipality or for whose actions any other Municipality is responsible, other than the express, written representations set forth herein. 41Paage WITNESS OUR HANDS AD SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF N© T,Fl- "A-DiW By its Bca of le 5 1 P a g e 0 WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF READING By its Select Board Vanessa Alvarado Barry Berman Dan Ensminger Andrew Friedmann John Halsey M. WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS as of the First date written above. TOWN OF SAUGUS By its Town Manager 71; . a WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF WILMINGTON By its Board of Selectmen Gregory B. Bendel 6v—in A. Cair Jonathan,lR. {Eat Edward P. Loud, Sr. Michael V. kcCoy S1page 1 Exhibit A Core Housing Services 1. Monitoring • Create and monitor database of affordable housing developments and residents • Gather recorded documents for each unit; check for updates periodically • Conduct annual monitoring of ownership units • Conduct annual monitoring of rental developments • Monitor refinance and resale of affordable ownership units Track foreclosures 2. Subsidized Housing Inventory administration • Reconcile municipal inventory records with the Subsidized Housing Inventory maintained by the Department of Housing and Community Development • Add new units to the inventory as required 4. Local Support • Meet on -site with staff and housing entities • Consult on projects — review documents and attend project meetings • Consult on acquisition of units • Aid in writing grants and RFPs • Aid in preparation of Housing Production Plans • Conduct outreach to owners (i.e., HOR program letters) • Prepare proposals for supplemental services as needed • Help towns achieve town - specific goals • Assist Assessors in property valuation 5. Regional Activities • Assist communities with regional linkages • Create webpage for RHSO • Create Interested -buyer list • Create Interested- renter list 9 1 P a g e Exhibit B Fee Structure The participating municipalities will proportionally share the total cost of operating the Regional Housing Services Office, each Municipality's proportionate share being deemed its "Membership Fee ". The respective Membership Fees shall be determined based on the percentage of hours planned to support each municipality for core services as represented in the fee schedule. Membership Fee Schedule: TOTAL 100% $62,830 $64,715 This fee structure does not include payment for additional or supplemental services which will be procured and invoiced outside of this agreement. 101Page am Estimated Town % of salary + expenses FY19 FY20 North Reading 19% $11,938 $12,296 Reading 28% 17,592 18,120 Saugus 17% 10,681 11,002 Wilmington 36% 22,619 23,297 TOTAL 100% $62,830 $64,715 This fee structure does not include payment for additional or supplemental services which will be procured and invoiced outside of this agreement. 101Page am COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, SS. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I, Thomas Freeman, on August , 2018 notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Election Warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading: Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street Precinct 2 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street Precinct 3 Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue Precinct 5 Walter S Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street Precinct 6 Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue Precinct 7 Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street The date of posting being not less than seven (7) days prior to September 4, 2018 the date set for the State Primary Election in this Warrant. I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be posted on the Town of Reading web site. A true copy Attest: Laura Gemme, Town Clerk Thomas Freeman, Constable a, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH STATE PRIMARY ELECTION WARRANT Middlesex, SS To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at: Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Reading Memorial High School - Hawkes Field House - Oakland Road On THURSDAY THE FOURTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Primaries for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: SENATOR IN CONGRESS .................................................. ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR .................................................................... ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR .................................................. ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY GENERAL ....................................................... ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY OF STATE ..................................................... ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH TREASURER .................................................................... ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH AUDITOR ....................................................................... ............................... FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ...................................................... ............................... SIXTH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR........................................................ ............................... ..........................SIXTH DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ......................................... ............................... FIFTH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT ...... ......................TWENTIETH AND THIRTIETH MIDDLESEX DISTRICT DISTRICT ATTORNEY ................................................................ ............................... NORTHERN DISTRICT CLERKOF COURTS .................................................................... ............................... MIDDLESEX COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS .............................................. ............................... MIDDLESEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this 31St day of July 2018 Andrew S Friedmann, Chair Barry C Berman, Vice Chair Daniel A Ensminger, Secretary John R Halsey Vanessa I Alvarado SELECT BOARD OF READING Thomas Freeman, Constable A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemme, Town Clerk Warrant must be posted by August 28, 2018 at least seven (7) days prior to the September 4, 2018 State Primary. Town of Reading ooQ Employee Performance Review a.. a 639'rNCO�44P NAME: POSITION TITLE: DEPARTMENT: DIVISION: SUPERVISOR: DATE OF REVIEW: INTRODUCTION The annual performance review is a communication tool designed to help employees understand their roles, continue to learn, and participate in the improvement of the organization. The substance of the program is a focus on communication between employees and supervisors. This document is built on the following assumptions: • Employees need to know what is expected of them and how their supervisor views their performance. • Employees want to work, do a good job, and take responsibility. o Motivation to contribute and achieve requires a sense of purpose. o Employees and supervisors are partners in this discussion. Each annual review is confidential and is not public record. OBJECTIVES OF THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROGRAM • Enhance communication between an employee and a supervisor. Dialogue should be continuous during the year and may include coaching, guiding, and clarification of job responsibilities within the context of larger organizational goals. This Review form is a summary of the year's efforts in this regard, ,and is a formal written record of that summary. • Develop employees. Identify interests in professional development and opportunities for development. This may be related to either current or future positions within the organization. • Support continuous quality improvement throughout the organization. Emphasis should be on guiding and empowering employees 4 -30 -08 ` Employee Performance Review Part I: List Objectives /Projects from the previous review period. Use this section to briefly explain positive results, delays in success. Part II: Employee Core Competencies: The following items represent important skills and competencies related to this employee's primary job functions and the supervisor's perspective on the Amnlnvaa' -c IavPl of gttRinmPnt- Note: Add to this list 3 -4 additional core competencies from the attached list to this position. For supervisors there are 4 additional competencies Competencies" on the attached list. which are directly related listed as "4 Managerial Competency Comments: Use this area to elaborate on any `below standard' areas listed above. Any areas of `below standards' must list some specific actions required to address improvement in that area 4 -30 -08 Competency Area Below Standard Meets Standard Exceeds Standard 1. Customer Service 2. Communication 3. Quality of Work 4. Dependability /Reliability 5. Skills /Knowledge 6. Productivity 7. Judgment 8. Flexibility/Willingness to Adapt 9. Teamwork 10. Ethics and Standards 11. Safety 12. 13. 14. 15. Note: Add to this list 3 -4 additional core competencies from the attached list to this position. For supervisors there are 4 additional competencies Competencies" on the attached list. which are directly related listed as "4 Managerial Competency Comments: Use this area to elaborate on any `below standard' areas listed above. Any areas of `below standards' must list some specific actions required to address improvement in that area 4 -30 -08 Part III: Development Plan: Use this space to identify continuing education, professional development, or new skills that an employee and supervisor agree upon that will lead to improvement in the current job, future advancement, or career growth. E 3 Part IV: Future objectives: The following Objectives /Projects have been determined to support town, department and individual needs. These objectives /projects become the subject matter of Part I of the review process for the next review. Include for each objective /project the resources /support required and actimatarl fimpfrnmP 1. Objective /Project: 2. Objective /Project: 3. Objective /Project: 4. Objective /Project: 5. Objective /Project: Part V: Supervisor comments: Supervisors may wish to summarize the review or elaborate on an area not addressed through this process Part VI: Employee comments: Employees may wish to elaborate on an area not addressed through this process or comment on any part of this process. I have read and discussed this review with my supervisor and objective /projects for the coming year have been established which along with daily job responsibilities, applicable policies and town by -laws and contracts will be the basis for my next performance review. Employee Signature Supervisor Signature Department Head Date 4 -30 -08 rL J Core Competencies Listed in Part II of the Employee Performance Review Form 1. Customer Service: Willingness to provide consistent high - quality service using tact, courtesy, patience and discretion during interactions with all customers (staff, public, outside agencies). 2. Communication: Exchanges information well, both verbally and in writing, listens and processes information appropriately. 3. Quality of Work: Accurate, thorough, neat. 4. Dependability /Reliability: Completes assigned work in a timely manner, keeps commitments, punctual. 5. Skills /Knowledge: Possesses or acquires necessary skills, knows procedures, meets the requirement of the job description. 6. Productivity: Handles multiple priorities, works well despite frequent interruptions, works effectively under pressure, completes a reasonably expected amount of work in the time allotted. 7. Judgment: Make effective decisions, uses logical thought processes, maintains confidentiality. 8. Willingness to Adapt: Willing to maintain and update skills to meet the changing requirements of the position including utilizing new procedures and adapting to new technology. 9. Teamwork: Ability to establish working relationships with others and promote productive cooperation. 10. Ethics and Standards: Exhibits a high moral standard of conduct that sets an example for others to follow. 11. Safety: Follows safety policies and procedures, uses safe work habits, reports and corrects unsafe conditions or practices. Core Competencies In Addition to Those Listed in Part 11 1. Creativity: Seeks new ideas and approaches, excels in developing new perspectives and demonstrates a high degree of originality. 2. Flexibility: Receptive to new ideas and approaches, adapts to changing priorities. 3. Goal- Oriented: Sets realistic and effective goals and priorities and steps to reach them. 4. Initiative: Self- starter, makes suggestions for improvements, seeks new challenges, takes on new tasks without direction. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Interacts well with own department and other agencies, team member, cooperates with colleagues. 6. Negotiating: Ability to influence others in a positive manner to effectively achieve results. 7. Organizational awareness: Consistently works towards department and Town goals, makes suggestions for improvement. 8. Planning and Organization: Manages time well, plans ahead, structures work logically, identifies potential problems and resolves. 9. Professionalism: Presents self in an appropriate manner, good work attitude and conduct. 10. Self- Development: Enhances personal knowledge, skills and abilities, seeks opportunities for continuous learning. 11. Work Habits: Consistently demonstrates a commitment to his /her work by giving the best effort at all times. Four Managerial Competencies 1. Change Management: Define and implement procedures and /or technologies to deal with changes in the work environment to ensure that the Town and employees profit from changing opportunities. 2. Leadership: Influence a diverse group of individuals, each with their own goals, needs and perspectives, to work together effectively for the benefit of the Town. 3. Managing Others: Has the ability to direct employees, the public towards its goals, using its resources in an effective and efficient manner. 4. Strategic Thinking: Process by which an individual envisions the future and develops strategies, goals, objectives and action plans to achieve that future. 4 4 -30 -08 `� FY19 Goals /Working Groups - Town Manager DRAFT June '18 Finance 9 Senior Tax Relief Staff Community Santaniello, LeLacheur 1 Senior /Community Center Delios, Huggins 2 Elementary School Space Needs Schools, Huggins 3 Economic Development - Wayfinding /Parking Delios, Segalla 4 Economic Development - Long Term Planning LeLacheur, Delios 5 Master Plan Update Mercier, Delios 6 Cable Negotiations Kraunelis, Miller 7 Historical Preservation /Archival Lannon, Gemme 8 Community Events & Outreach Kraunelis, Miller Finance 9 Senior Tax Relief Santaniello, LeLacheur 10 Tax Classification Santaniello, LeLacheur 11 Capital Planning LeLacheur, Doherty 12 FINCOM Policies Angstrom, Kume Operations 13 DPW Director hiring process LeLacheur 14 Public Works Policies & Procedures new DPW Director 15 Finance Department Policies & Procedures Angstrom, Kume 16 Building Security Study Doherty, LeLacheur 17 Comprehensive Emergency Plan Burns, Segalla 18 Review of General Bylaws Kraunelis 19 Personnel Policies Kraunelis, Perkins 20 Employee Retention LeLacheur, Delios 6F Ri y. Town of Reading a Meeting Minutes 4 c9.'NCONQ °� Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Select Board Date: 2018 -06 -19 Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Time: 6:45 PM Location: Select Board Meeting Room Session: Version: Barry Berman, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey, Andrew Friedmann, Vanessa Alvarado Members - Not Present: Others Present: Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Executive Assistant Caitlin Saunders, Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom, Bill Brown, Nancy Docktor, Gina Snyder, MaryEllen O'Neil, Stephen Crook, Mary Ellen Killion, Sherri VanderAkker, Bea Ream, Erin Gaffen Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Topics of Discussion: Mr. Berman called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM. Executive Session Ms. Alvarado moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an opening meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and to return to open session at approximately 7:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with the following roll call vote: Berman Yes Alvarado — Yes Friedmann — Yes Ensminger — Yes Mr. Berman called the meeting back to open session around 7:20 PM. Liaison Reports Mr. Halsey noted the Recreation Committee is working on creating some playground rules as well as continuously working on the Birch Meadow Master Plan. Mr. Ensminger reported the VASC finished up over the past week. The cable TV negotiations are reviewing the final draft. The Board of Health have been working on their pesticide regulations and are here to explain more to the board tonight. Lastly, the Senior Center anniversary is June 10th Ms. Alvarado noted she attended the MMA training for new Select members. CPDC is working on reviewing their 40R design guidelines. Page 1 1 � (1 Mr. Berman reported that Eileen McNamara came to the Library to promote her new book. The Audit Committee met regarding last year's audit; Reading has a good bond rating. Ms. Alvarado wanted to bring up another hate incident that happened recently here in town. Another swastika was found on a building and she wanted to make it clear that hate has no home here in Reading. Mr. Friedmann wanted to mention that HRAC is also looking for student members to get involved. He explained a student at Parker Middle School found a swastika etched in a brick with a saying underneath, "gas the Jews ". Mr. Friedmann wants the board to make a statement about this and he wants the board to play a more active role in this including having a point person'. Mr. LeLacheur noted the Town has already released a statement from the Police Chief, the School Superintendent and himself. Mr. Friedmann feels it is important the board make their own statement. Mr. LeLacheur then suggested the Select Board, the School Committee, and the Library trustees maybe having a joint meeting about it then because it is a community issue. Mr. Friedmann had prepared a motion that he wishes the board to vote on and release the following statement: "The Select Board acknowledges that many Jewish people in the Reading community do not feel safe in their own town due to recurring anti - Semitic incidents, more than 10 in the past 12 months, ranging from swastikas to very threatening language such as "Gas the Jews." The Select Board condemns the escalating occurrences of anti - Semitic vandalism that have defaced places in Reading, including our schools and public library. We recognize the deep impact these disturbing crimes have on our children, friends, and neighbors. The Board commits to increase its efforts to combat these repetitive acts of hate. To start, the Board will assign one of its members to be a point person on this issue. The duties of the point person will be described as soon as possible." The board discussed the proposed statement and felt the last 2 sentences about having a (� point person were not necessary. The board felt ok with the statement if those two wS��� sentences were removed. �iS �'�Ows U,� P5 The board then voted with a motion by Mr. Friedmann and a second by Mr. Ensminger to release the prepared statement without the last two sentences. The motion passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote. Public Comment Mr. Brown asked about the status of Memorial Park and Oakland Road. He also wanted to mention the new cemetery rules and regulations go into effect July 1st, He noted he took the Honor Flight to DC on Sunday and it was a fantastic trip with many veterans of all ages. Nancy Docktor wanted to comment on the pesticide regulations the Board of Health with be speaking about later in the night. She noted they had a huge help from two residents, MaryEllen O'Neil and Gina Snyder. She also mentioned they used Marblehead's regulations as the template to create ours. She believes the board needs to set large fines for pesticide offenders. Ms. Docktor also noted the tree warden Bob Keating worked with them to create these. Beth Mosier thanked the board for making the statement about hatred tonight. Janice Grants noted she is thrilled the board made that statement tonight but she needs to know, when the board is going to talk about this again; she noted this is not something they can keep putting off to another meeting. Town Manager's Report Mr. LeLacheur noted in the board's packet tonight are the new September meeting dates. Page 1 2 Mm Town Accountant Quarterly Report Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom was present to give her brief quarterly update to the board. She noted the audit went really well with no real problems. They are gearing up for preliminary work for 2018. The town Collector is retiring so they will need to fill that position. She gave and update on the General Fund and noted it looks good and that the number is low because we collect the payment from RMLD later in the year. The enterprise funds are all within budget and overall we are in good shape. Ms. Angstrom needs to be reappointed by the board every year and the time has come for the board to vote on that. Mr. Ensminger moved that the board reappoint Sharon Angstrom to Town Accountant with a term expiring June 30th, 2019. Mr. Halsey seconded the motion and it passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote. The board thanked Ms. Angstrom for all her hard work and presented her with a flower arrangement to show their gratitude. Mandarin Reading Proclamation Robert Lee, owner of the Mandarin Restaurant here in Reading was here tonight be recognized by the board and by his staff for his contributions to the town. Employee Ryan Assarian was present to give a little background on everything Robert has accomplished. Mandarin Proclamation Speech By: Ryan Assarian The Town of Reading is known for its academics, sports, and local commerce. One of the things that makes a town different from a city is not only the lack of industrial parks or sky rises, but it's the local buzz and community that each of us hold every day. Tonight we recognize one single man who has made a huge impact in our Town of Reading. Mandarin Reading, located off 128, has been a part of Reading since 1998. Mandarin's General Manager, Robert Lee, has been with Mandarin since the year 2000. He has not only helped the business thrive economically, where Mandarin is a staple in Reading. But he has created an atmosphere, where every customer gets something more than just food. I have worked at the restaurant for more than three years now, and I can say without doubt, Robert is one of the nicest and most hard - working restaurant managers, if not workers, I have ever met. And it is a privilege and a joy to work with him. Robert has created relationships with his customers that are unmatched in any other business. He truly cares for his customers and will go out of his way to help. This dedication and love he expresses can be seen on any given day at the restaurant as customers will always ask for Robert, just to talk and have conversations. Almost every patron that leaves the establishment won't go without giving Robert a handshake or a hug and compassionately saying "Thank you." In addition to the bonds that he has created with his customers, he has also made connections with his staff. He treats all of his workers like there part of the family. I, on many occasions have Thanked him for letting me be a part of the Mandarin Reading family. The staff respects Robert, and will only say nice things about him. Many members of his staff commented to me while writing this speech that Robert "is a role model for all entrepreneurs" and that "Roberts dedication is outstanding, and that is because his work, is his life ". Robert has created relations with his staff that are almost uncanny in the society that we live in today. In 2012, Robert instituted Benefit Nights to support the organizations in town. Mandarin Reading supports local organizations that have an impact on our community. The word benefit means "an act of kindness; or good deed" These benefit nights have thrived in our community, and have provided organizations a chance to focus on other parts of the organization other than fiances. Mandarin Reading will give back over 20 +% of profits on a benefit night. r Page 1 3 For Education, Robert has done years of benefits nights, to support the Reading Scholarship Foundation, and the Reading Education Foundation. Robert has supported Reading elementary schools, Middle Schools and the high school. He has offered them a wide -range of Benefit nights from PTO to the Robotics club. Robert has supported almost every sports team, and club at the high school. And one of the most successful benefit programs has been with the RMHS Track team. It has one of the best records from the benefit nights. In five years raising over $2000. In addition to supporting our Education and Sports clubs, he has helped organizations like: EMARC, the Sturges Park Foundation, and the Burbank YMCA. He has helped several religious groups such as: Church of The Good Shepherd, and the Annunciation of Virgin Mary. He's supported Arts and Music groups such as: Reading Symphony Orchestra, Colonial Chorus Players, Wakefield Theatre and Stoneham Theatre. If it's not enough to give back to our community Robert has reached out to places outside of Reading and Middlesex County such as: Boston Wounded Veterans, American Cancer Society, and Infant HIV Prevention, just to name a few. There are dozens of other organizations that I did not mention. Over the last six years Robert has donated over $20,000 to organizations across our community. We as a community cannot thank Robert enough for what he has offered to us over the years. He has showed that hard -work and generosity can make a difference in our society. It shows that one man can make a huge impact in our community. So from all the customers, workers, and organizations who have worked with Robert, we give you a huge thank you and bless you for your dedication and generosity to our community. Thank you Mr. Robert Lee. Mr. Ensminger moved that the Select Board award Robert Lee a certificate of appreciation for his efforts to give back to the town. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5 -0 -0 vote. Classification Plan Hearing Mr. Ensminger read the hearing notice. The FY19 Classification Plan that Mr. LeLacheur provided for the board is updated to include the 4 positions added by the passing of the override. Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board close the hearing on the FY19 Classification Plan, the motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5 -0 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board approve the FY19 Classification Plan as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with a 5 -0 -0 vote. Cable Audit Mr. Ensminger explained that it is typical when negotiating to do an audit on past years and contracts. We are well into negotiating at this point and if we did an audit it may or may not be fully ready by time we need to renew the contract. It would cost about $19,000 for the audit and would take roughly 6 months. The board contemplated if it would be worth it considering the time constraint. Mr. Halsey felt it would be useful no matter what even if it can be used in future negotiations. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to expend up to $20,000 for a Comcast franchise and PEG fee audit with a 2 year look back, where the first dollars of the new cable contract revenues will be used to repay the cost of the audit. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 4 -1 vote with Friedmann �bsttrirrtTfg`. OPPOSIA VQStwo'bU(\S Page 1 4 Board of Health Update Chair Costigan was present to explain what the board has come up with for regulations regarding pesticides. They are proposing a policy regarding pesticides to protect residents against toxicity on tree lawns. They have the support of DPW and the tree warden and Town Counsel has seen the regulations. It was noted that the Board of Health cannot regulate town land which is why they are here before the board tonight. Their goal is to limit children and pet exposure to the harmful toxins that pesticides have. The Board of Health has already voted on these regulations but they are not binding on town land. The Select board discussed enforcement and punishment; it seems it would be hard to regulate and enforce noting they questioned how it can be proved that someone used pesticides without seeing them actually do it. Mr. Berman noted he feels we should have a public hearing on this to let the public weigh in before we vote on putting these regulations into place. Mr. Halsey feels we need an educational period as well to just let people know what is going on and what will be changed. He also wondered if we have enough staff to regulate this. Mr. Friedmann asked if anyone on the Board of Health spoke with the Mass Health Association during this process. The board noted they would like to continue this talk and set up a public hearing at a later date. Climate Advisory Committee Update Chair David Zeek gave the board an update in the form of a presentation. He recapped their major events so far this year including their Annual Earth Day Fair which was held in April, the Bicycle Recycling and Give -Away in May, and the annual Friends and Family day that just happened last weekend. All events had a wonderful turn out. The Climate Advisory Committee also recently passed the plastic bag bylaw which on September 10, 2018, Reading businesses will no longer be able to provide shoppers with single -use plastic bags at checkouts. As far as ongoing projects the Committee hopes to keep working with RMLD about solar programs and support for Electric Vehicles. Appoint Boards and Committees Mr. Berman and Mr. Ensminger are the two members on the VASC. Mr. Berman noted it was a great process this time and was wonderful hearing from all the incumbents as well. He noted Mr. Ensminger was great to work with. Mr. Ensminger noted they had 6 meetings, over 15 hours and interviewed 42 people. He wanted to make note that they were going to recommend Emmy Dove for the position on the Board of Health but she recently withdrew her application noting she cannot make the time and day the board meets. Ms. Alvarado felt this was absolutely unacceptable and we need to cater to her schedule and make it work. She feels we need to move the day and time of the meeting so that Emmy can make the meetings because she is such a qualified candidate. Mr. Ensminger explained he did try and talk to the board and work out a different schedule but they could not come up with a solution. Our staff also has to be available for the meetings. Ms. Alvarado felt the board should appoint her anyway and make the Board of Health figure out their schedule on their own. Fib cu,cafi�r�� b cdu�li Page 1 5 Mr. Ensminger suggested making her an associate member but Ms. Alvarado noted she does not deserve to be a secondary member'feven though associate members have all the same speaking rights as a member.` �� Mr. Berman noted if we appoint her and they can't figure out a time to meet then essentially they have a non - functioning board. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to appoint the following people: Richard Robbins to a term on the Animal Control Appeals Committee expiring on 6/30/2021 Joyce Gould to a term on the Animal Control Appeals Committee expiring on 6/30/2020 Stephen Herrick to a term on the Audit Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Michael Golden to a term on the Board of Assessors expiring 6/30/2021 Brendan Zarechian to a term on the Board of Assessors expiring 6/30/2019 Gloria Hulse to a term on the Board of Registrars expiring 6/30/2021 Kurt Habel to a term on the Celebration Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Gretchen Latowsky to a term on the Climate Advisory Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Ray Porter to a term on the Climate Advisory Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Gina Snyder to a term on the Climate Advisory Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Neil Cohen to a term on the Commissioners of Trust Funds expiring 6/30/2021 Rachel Hitch to a term on the CPDC expiring 6/30/2021 Pamela Adrian to a term on the CPDC expiring 6/30/2020 James Maughan to a term on the CPDC expiring 6/30/2020 The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and it passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to appoint the following people: Carl Saccone to a term on the Conservation Commission expiring 6/30/2021 Michael Flynn to a term on the Conservation Commission expiring 6/30/2021 David Neumeyer to a term on the Conservation Commission expiring 6/30/2021 Thomas Freeman to a term on the Constables expiring 6/30/2021 Thomas Crowley to a term on the Constables expiring 6/30/2019 Margaret Havey to a term on the Council on Aging expiring 6/30/2021 Thomas Procoppio to a term on the Council on Aging expiring 6/30/2021 Marilyn Shapleigh to a term on the Council on Aging expiring 6/30/2021 Jolyn Ek to a term on the Council on Aging expiring 6/30/2021 Deborah Small to a term on the Council on Aging expiring 6/30/2019 Pooja Parsons to a term on the Council on Aging expiring 6/30/2020 Barbara Carney to a term on the Council on Aging expiring 6/30/2020 Virginia Adams to a term on the Historic District Commission expiring 6/30/2021 Priscilla Poehler to a term on the Historic District Commission expiring 6/30/2021 Amelia Freedman to a term on the Historic District Commission expiring 6/30/2020 Pino D'Orazio to a term on the Historic District Commission expiring 6/30/2019 Sharlene Reynolds Santo to a term on the Historical Commission expiring 6/30/2021 Virginia Adams to a term on the Historical Commission expiring 6/30/2020 Pino D'Orazio to a term on the Historical Commission expiring 6/30/2020 Amelia Freedman to a term on the Historical Commission expiring 6/30/2019 Bea Perkins to a term on the Housing Authority expiring 6/30/2021 Charles Adams to a term on the Housing Authority expiring 6/30/2020 The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and it passed with a 5 -0 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to appoint the following people: Joshua Goldlust to a term on HRAC expiring 6/30/2021 Susan Gaskell to a term on HRAC expiring 6/30/2021 Kerri Riley to a term on HRAC expiring 6/30/2019 Stephen Crook to a term on the RCTV Board of Directors expiring 6/30/2021 Chris Cridler to a term on the RCTV Board of Directors expiring 6/30/2019 John Parks to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Daniel Foley to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Emily Sisson to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Eric Gaffen to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2019 Mary Ellen Killion to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Catherine Kaminer to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Page 1 6 Patrick Sheeran to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Michael Cohen to a term on the Recreation Committee expiring 6/30/2019 Richard Wetzler to a term on the Town Forest Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Kurt Habel to a term on the Town Forest Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Michael Bourque to a term on the Town Forest Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Daniel Ford to a term on the Town Forest Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Thomas Gardiner to a term on the Trails Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Jean Jacobs to a term on the Trails Committee expiring 6/30/2021 Kathy Kelly to a term on the Trails Committee expiring 6/30/2019 John Parsons to a term on the Trails Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Benjamin Ream to a term on the Trails Committee expiring 6/30/2020 Robert Redfern to a term on the ZBA expiring 6/30/2021 Nick Pernice to a term on the ZBA expiring 6/30/2021 Erik Hagstrom to a term on the ZBA expiring 6/30/2020 Kyle Tornow to a term on the ZBA expiring 6/30/2019 Ms. Alvarado seconded the motion and it passed with a 5 -0A vote. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to appoint Heidi Pfiefer and Emmy Dove to associate members on the Board of Health with terms expiring 6/30/2019 and 6/30/2020 respectively. Ms. Alvarado made a motion to amend and appoint Emmy Dove to a full membership on the Board of Health with a term expiring 6/30/2021. The amendment was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5 -0-A vote. Mr. Friemdmann excused himself for the vote on the Cultural Council due to a potential conflict of interest. Mr. Ensminger moved that the board appoint the following to the Cultural Council: Brian Kimerer with a term expiring 6/30/2021 Maryann Kozlowski with a term expiring 6/30/2021 Jane Soloway with a term expiring 6/30/2021 Megan Fidler -Carey with a term expiring 6/30/2020 The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 4 -0 vote. Town Manager's Report Continued... Mr. LeLacheur wanted to mention they are having active shooter drills Monday and Thursday at 1 if any of the Select Board would like to attend. The Animal Control Appeals Committee is meeting this week for the first time in a long time regarding an issue between two dogs in the town forest. The Senior Center is holding an Alzheimer's awareness event this Thursday and there is an electronic recycling event coming up as well. Board Reorganization Mr. LeLacheur became acting chair while the re- organization takes place. He opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Ensminger nominated John Halsey for Chair, Mr. Berman seconded the motion. Ms. Alvarado nominated Andrew Friedmann for Chair, Mr. Berman seconded the motion. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to close nominations for Chair, the motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5 -0 vote. Mr. Berman asked both Mr. Halsey and Mr. Friedmann why they want to be chair. Mr. Halsey first noted since they are now following their policy, or else he would have voted for Barry, he feels he is the most experienced out of the three options. He noted he has an understanding of the board procedures and he has experience being chair, for one year, already. Page 1 7 Mr. Friedmann expressed he is eager to take on responsibilities. He would like to work on the tone of the meetings and make everyone feel included and that they have a voice no matter what our differences /backgrounds are. Mr. Berman noted he is struggling with this choice. He knows Mr. Halsey has the experience needed to run the board. Being the Chair has taken a toll on him in just the 3 months he has been doing it. He feels Mr. Friedmann is just not quite ready for it yet. Mr. Berman then offered another option. He offered to stay on as chair till the end of December and make Mr. Friedmann Vice Chair and in December make him the Chair after he mentors him for a couple months. Ms. Alvarado suggested making Mr. Friedmann chair and himself as Vice Chair and mentoring him that way. She noted Mr. Halsey is volatile and not clam and those are her reservations about voting for Mr. Halsey as chair. Mr. LeLacheur asked for a show of hands who votes for Mr. Friedmann to be chair. He received two votes, Alvarado and Friedmann. Mr. LeLacheur asked for a show of hands who votes for Mr. Halsey to be chair. He received two votes, Ensminger and Halsey. Ms. Alvarado noted she finds it disturbing the Mr. Berman will not vote. Mr. Ensminger explained his reservations that Mr. Friedmann may not realize everything a chair does. Ms. Alvarado made a motion to reconsider the vote for Chair, the motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and passed with a 5 -0 vote. Mr. LeLacheur again asked who votes for Mr. Friedmann for Chair. He received 3 votes this time. Mr. LeLacheur asked who votes for Mr. Halsey to be Chair. He received 2 votes again. Mr. Ensminger nominated John Halsey for Vice Chair and Ms. Alvarado seconded the motion. Ms. Alvarado nominated Barry Berman for Vice Chair and Mr. Friedmann seconded the motion. Ms. Alvarado noted she has reservations about Mr. Halsey's ability to work with Mr. Friedmann. Mr. LeLacheur asked who votes for Mr. Berman for Vice Chair. He received 3 votes. Mr. LeLacheur asked who votes for Mr. Halsey for Vice Chair. He received 2 votes. Mr. Berman nominated Vanessa Alvarado for Secretary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and passed with a 5 -0 vote. Mr. Friedmann is the new Chair of the Select Board with Mr. Berman as Vice Chair and Ms. Alvarado as Secretary (2 0-Ove T't V61 Page 1 8 Minutes Mr. Ensminger moved that the board approve the meeting minutes of May 15tH, 2018 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger moved that the Board approved the meeting minutes of May 29, 2018. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with a 5 -0 vote. Mr. Ensminger made a motion to adjourn at 11:20 PM, second by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 5 -0 vote. Page 1 9 is OF Rai Town of Reading - e Meeting Minutes r�- o �s39,rNCOnp °QP Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Select Board Date: 2018 -07 -10 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: Location: Select Board Meeting Room Session: Version: Dan Ensminger, John Halsey, Barry Berman, Andrew Friedmann, Vanessa Alvarado Members - Not Present: Others Present: Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Executive Assistant Caitlin Saunders, Town Engineer Ryan Percival, Shawn Brandt, Diana Halsey, Demetra Tseckeres, Angela Binda, Alec Giacalone, Michael Giacalone, Dan Dewar, Sheila Clark, Gregg Johnson, Tim Kelley, Carolyn Whiting, Mary Ellen Killion, Eric Gaffen, Emily Sisson, Dan Foley, Mike Colton, Nancy Docktor Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Topics of Discussion: Mr. Friedmann called the meeting to order. Mr. Halsey noted he would like to recuse himself from the first topic of conversation regarding the open meeting law complaint he filed yesterday. He also noted he would like to request a change of liaison from the Recreation Committee. They are requesting someone new so he will resign as their liaison so the board can appoint someone else. Mr. Halsey left the room. Mr. Friedmann noted yesterday the Clerk's office received an open meeting law complaint made by John Halsey. He will be requesting an extension from the State as we just received the complaint yesterday and have not had enough time to come up with a response today. Mr. Friedmann noted he did draft a letter to the State asking for that extension and would like a motion to discuss and vote on his letter. Mr. Ensminger seconded the motion. Mr. Berman asked if Town Counsel prepared a letter. Mr. Friedmann noted yes, he did but he does not think we need to waste Town Counsel expenses on letters we can write ourselves. Use -ow sta {boc itnin -k) -Mus) cm-''l Mr. Berman noted both letters say the same thing but that is why we pay Town Counsel, to do these things for us. He asked if he would accept a friendly amendment to his motion to use Town Counsel's letter instead. Mr. Friedmann felt it looks better if the letter comes right from us and he has not read Town Counsel's letter so he would need to review that before he were to vote on it. Page I 1 Mr. LeLacheur had a copy of Town Counsel's letter and put it on the screen for all to see. Mr. Berman made a motion to amend the original motion made by Mr. Friedmann, to use Town Counsel's letter to respond asking for an extension. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 4 -0 vote. Liaison Reports Mr. Ensminger wanted to respond to an email the board got from Frank Massiglia regarding cable negotiations. Unfortunately, the scope of their negotiations does not include negotiating specific prices for residents. Mr. Berman noted him and Ms. Alvarado are working on the communication subcommittee and will plan to meet soon. He also explained he has been the guinea pig to try out a Town email thru outlook to see if it is more accessible for the Select board to communicate. He had liked using it and suggests they all get one. CPDC has Meadow Brook in front of them right now because they are trying to build a new club house. The meetings have been full due to some neighbor concerns. Mr. Berman noted his son did a documentary on the Reading Police Department titled "Behind the Blue ". The documentary is up on the Police Department's Facebook page for anyone that would like to watch it. Lastly, Mr. Berman apologized for his comments towards Mr. Friedmann at the last meeting. He did not intend to be rude or mean and he did not mean Mr. Friedmann wasn't ready to be Chair just that they have never had a Chair without experience before. Ms. Alvarado noted the Cemetery Board has new regulations out and are starting to enforce them now. Perfecto's is also before CPDC right now as well trying to fix their parking situation; mostly for their staff. She also noted RMLD has put out a Shred the Peak Tips' which help explain how to use less during peak times which eventually could lead to lower rates. Mr. Halsey noted he has been busy with Boy Scout Camp the last few weeks. Mr. Friedmann explained from now on he plans on sending out draft agendas to the board so that they all can have input them. He also attended HRAC meeting where they are discussing the most recent 4nti-:-krrWRt incidents. 4 Public Comment Nancy Docktor wanted to express her concerns with Jean Delios' comment at the last meeting about how low staffed the health department is. She noted there has been a lot of turnover in that department and retention is part of the Town Manager's job so retention numbers should be received and used in his review. Ms. Delios wanted to make clear her comment at the last meeting was strictly in response to the new pesticide regulations and how to enforce the new rules. Shawn Brandt wanted to comment that at the last meeting John Halsey's liaison report mentioned the Recreation Committee but what he failed to mention was that he threatened to sue the committee for requesting a new liaison. Dan Dewar wanted to comment that at the last meeting the board degraded Heidi Pfeifer on the Board of Health down to an associate member because she couldn't make the meetings; but Emmy Dove can't make the meetings either and yet Ms. Alvarado insisted and bullied the board into making her a full member. He wanted to know why Ms. Alvarado did that. Demetra Ts�s commended Mr. Berman's son on his Police documentary noting it was wonderful. She also thanked Chief Segalla for allowing the comments about race be in the documentary as that can be tricky to talk about. She then asked the board to please let HRAC help with starting conversations in town about race. They are here to help with these situations. Page 1 2 me Town Manager's Report Mr. LeLacheur noted the Cemetery Board of Trustees will be coming in at your next meeting to talk more about the new regulations. The State caught one of our establishments in town serving alcohol to a minor; he will give the board an update when he knows more. On October 2nd our elected officials will be in town. The name change of the board from Board of Selectmen to Select Board is now official. August 21St there will be a discussion on downtown parking. Mr. LeLacheur then asked the board if they would approve him spending money out of the Town Manager reserve fund. In prior years he has always had a large surplus in this line item; the line item will be overdrawn pending these 2 items. The first item would be $12,500 for Wayfinding Phase II. The volunteer committee would like to pursue the Wayfinding Phase II but there was no money budgeted for this due to the override. Instead of waiting until November to ask Town Meeting for a transfer, he would prefer to get the ball rolling now. The second item would be $4,000 for the Fall Street Faire Electrical setup. In years past RMLD would do the set up but they declined to help out this year so he would like to provide the funding for them. Ms. Alvarado asked about the Wayfinding signs and why we are changing our colors. She noted these new colors clash with our red and black that we are. It was noted these colors are just for directional signs around town and do not have to replace our current school colors; red and black is hard to read on signs. Mr. Friedmann felt we should hold off on implementing the Wayfinding and bring it to Town Meeting before we change our colors. Mr. Berman made a motion to approve the use of $12,500 for Wayfinding Phase II and $4,000 for the Fall Street Faire Electrical out of the Town Managers reserve fund. Ms. Alvarado seconded the motion and it was approved with a 5 -0 vote. H4290 Bill - An Act to Promote Housing Choices Mr. Berman explained that this bill changes.housing requirements which would make it easier to meet and hit our housing number. We have been requested to send a letter of support to our legislators. Mr. Halsey noted Reading does a pretty good job right now with working on our housing and he doesn't necessarily think this is right for Reading. Ms. Alvarado noted her reservations if we don't support this, it may look like we are anti - housing. Bill Brown commented they should keep it a 2/3 vote at Town Meeting; to which Demetra Tsekeres agreed. The board decided this bill wouldn't help Reading in anyway and we already work hard with our housing to be where we should be. Fall Street Faire Update Reading Rotary has taken over the Fall Street Faire. Sheila and Gary are here to give a little update and presentation to the board. Putting on this event requires a lot of work and timing to plan as it is one of the biggest events held in Reading. The board asked how the town can help them out. They noted aside from monetary donations, just recruiting volunteers would be a huge help. Page 1 3 1 1 24 Mr. Halsey mentioned the Fall Street Faire is a great way to get people to visit Reading. The Rotary did us a favor by taking this over but we should look at how we can financially help them out. Demetra Tskeres noted maybe it would be a good time to get the Economic Development Committee back together and this is something they could help with. Water Tank Replacement Mr. LeLacheur noted last time Ryan and the Engineering Department were in front of the board they were trying to decide between the water tower and also a cell tower. This new proposal in front of them tonight is just to address the water tank. If cell providers want to build a cell tower then they can come to us and go through the process and put it up themselves. Town Engineer Ryan Percival explained the water tank is in desperate need of repair /replacement. They will keep the new tank in the exact same spot and it will be the same height the current one is now. Ryan explained the cell providers that are currently on the tank, will come off temporarily and then put back on the new as they are now. The new tank will be a glass fused to steel tank atop a concrete column. This new tank will be very low maintenance and not be painted like our current one. There will be stand alone bracketing for the cell antennas with the ability to fit 4 carriers. There will also be additional storage space within the concrete column. Ms. Alvarado noted this new tank looks different than the current one and asked when the neighbors will have a chance to weigh in on their opinions of the difference. Robert Connor asked if anyone has done testing from radiation at the site. Although there are federal limits, over 30,000 towers exceed the radiation limits. Carolyn Whiting also noted she shares health concerns about radiation. Mr. LeLacheur noted the funding for this has been in the capital plan from a couple years ago. Recreation Liaison Mr. Friedmann noted Mr. Halsey stepped down as liaison to the recreation committee at the beginning of the meeting and would like to nominate Vanessa Alvarado as the new liaison (Dan Ensminger will stay on as the second liaison). Dan Foley, Chair of the Recreation Committee noted a lot of disappointing interactions happened in the past year which he takes some fault for. They are now just looking to get passed this and move on. Emily Sisson, member of the Recreation Committee, noted she felt there was just a lack of communication and no one intended for things to escalate or for anyone's feelings to be hurt. MaryEllen Killion, member of the Recreation Committee, agreed with Dan and Emily noting they need to make sure they are doing right by the youth for the youth. Mr. Friedmann felt they need to discuss some of the draft recreation minutes and what was in them but he does not want to do it tonight. Mr. Halsey felt if he is implying actions he made then they should just talk about it right now since he brought it up. Page 1 4 �%61 Mr. Ensminger noted Mr. Halsey resigned at the beginning of the meeting and the Recreation Committee spoke saying they want to move on from this so he asked why we need to continue to talk about this. On Ube 1/16rL- Ms. Alvarado exclaimed the residents need to know what happened and what Mr. Halsey said. The motion on the table from Mr. Friedmann to make Vanessa Alvarado the new Recreation Committee liaison was seconded by Mr. Ensminger and approved with a 5 -0 vote. Town Manager Goals Mr. LeLacheur gave the final update on the FY18 goals. Ms. Alvarado asked how the list of goals comes to be. It was noted Mr. LeLacheur starts with a list he thinks has everything needed and then he brings it to the board and then can amend, add, subtract to the list as they see fit. She felt it is a long list and maybe some of these things are more of a `to -do' list rather than goals and she asked if they could work on changing some of them. For example, a certain project is not necessarily a goal but more of a `to -do' but employee retention should be on the list as more of a goal for the Town Manager. Mr. LeLacheur noted the board can make the goals list as they please and if they want him to start one like he normally does than he will or they can start fresh with something new. Future Agendas Mr. Friedmann wanted to pick a date to go over the Recreation items again. Mr. Halsey noted he was not planning on being at the next meeting but he will cancel his vacation if that's when they are going to talk about it. He would rather they just have the conversation now since it was already brought up. Mr. Friedmann felt it important to have more time to discuss everything and will work around Mr. Halsey's schedule if he feels the need to be there but ideally he would like to discuss it at the next meeting. IV 6S Mr. Berman made a motion to adjourn at 10:31 PM, with a second by Mr. Ensminger the motion passed with a 5 -0 vote. Page 1 5 LeLacheur, Bob From: McNamara, Erica Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 4:33 PM To: LeLacheur, Bob; Doherty, John Cc: Clark, David; Abate, Richard Subject: RCASA National Award Details Hi Bob and John, You may have heard through our RCASA Board Email that RCASA will be honored for our work on recovery month. I wanted to share some info that you could use for updates with Select Board and School Committee if you wish. There is a communications company from SAMHSA that will be working with us so I'm sure there will be a press release that I can forward soon to you all, Jayne, and Matt for review and sharing with the broader community in the next few weeks. For now, here are the details. Dear Town and School Leaders, We got great news on July 23, 2018 from the U.S. Substance Abuse and National Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that our coalition (Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse) will be honored with a national award for our work on the 2017 Recovery Month. Details are below. Thank you to our Town Manager, Chief of Police, Superintendent, Select Board, and School Committee for all of your support, especially for promoting and attending events last year! Award info: SAMHSA 2017 Recovery Month Annual Event Award Program (national)- Educational Events. Category Winner for READING UNITES FOR RECOVERY- SEPTEMBER 2017- READING, MASSACHUSETTS When: Award will be presented to RCASA Director on September 6th in D.C. (travel cost provided by SAMHSA for RCASA Director to attend program over 2.5 days) For: Reading Unites for Recovery (September 2017) was a coordinated series of seven educational activities designed to raise awareness, share resources and celebrate recovery. Opening on 9 -5 -17, Town Leaders read the RECOVERY MONTH PROCLAMATION at an open televised Board of Selectmen meeting. This was followed on 9.10.17 with RCASA participation at the READING FALL STREET FAIRE. Our focus on Stigma Reduction and celebrating National Recovery Month was accompanied with literature, education and conversation about the disease, treatment and support resources. RCASA hosted a BREAKFAST FOR THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY with Reading /North Reading Chamber of Commerce on 9.20.17 educating 15 business leaders on substance use in the workplace and overdose prevention. RCASA collaborated with the Faith Based community FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OLD REDDING FAIRE making blankets for PROJECT LINUS - the blankets to be distributed to children witnessing substance use tragedies. RCASA then worked with the Faith Based Community dedicating Sunday's services on 9.24.17 services to anti- stigma education and prayer offerings that included a personal journey presentation by an individual in recovery. On 9.26.17 RCASA hosted the MYSTIC VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH LUMINARIA WALK AND REMEMBRANCE celebration for 75 attendees, dedicated to celebrating recovery and supporting families experiencing a loss to substances. Personal loss and recovery stories were shared, musicians performed, and information tables were available. The RCASA ANNUAL MEETING on 9.28.17 featured Dr. Ruth Potee, Board Certified Family and Addiction Medicine Physician, who educated an 60 attendees about substance use and mental health in families and youth. Joining her to speak was Middlesex DA Marian Ryan, acknowledged for her leadership in the opioid crisis. DA Ryan accepted 55 blankets for the Project Linus Project. Reading Public Television' aired taped RCASA segments on READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TODAY with RCASA staff and Reading Superintendent of Schools throughout the month with a focus on family substance use and mental health initiatives in the system. q 0"\ Thanks so much! Warmest Regards, Erica McNamara, MPH, CPS, Director Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Ph. 781.942.6793 Fax 781.944.2893 INTERFACE Referral Helpline for Reading, MA 888 - 244 -6843 (toll free) M -F, 9am -5pm Warmest Regards, Erica McNamara, MPH, CPS, Director Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Ph. 781.942.6793 Fax 781.944.2893 INTERFACE Referral Helpline for Reading, MA 888 -244 -6843 (toll free) M -F, 9am -5pm LeLacheur, Bob From: Burns, Greg Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 11:23 AM To: Dennis.Burke @masenate.gov; Jason.Lewis @masenate.gov Cc: Zachary.Crowley @masenate.gov; LeLacheur, Bob Subject: Health Care Cost Containment Bill (H4639 and 52573) Attachments: DRAFT I Conferee letter (002).docx Dennis, Thank you for taking my call today. I am writing to respectfully request Senator Lewis' support on Conference Committee for H4639 and 52573. Specifically, for language in Section 98 that would insert " a provider other than a person licensed under Chapter 111C". This will clarify that local ambulance providers are not "out of network" providers under health care finance law. This is important to the Town of Reading and other municipal emergency medical care providers to prevent reduction in ambulance revenues. For your review I have attached a memo that provides more background on the issue. Thank you, Greg Chief Gregory j. Burns Reading Fire Department 757 .Main Street Reading, NIA 01867 (P) 781.944.3132 (F) 781.942.9114 wing. readinpagov Chief William P. Scoble, Ret. Governrnent Affairs Director FCAMGAD(a]gmail.com 617.759.5777 i • r To: Honorable Ron Mariano House Majority Leader Statehouse Room 343 Boston, MA 02133 From: The Coalition to Protect EMS Date: July 18, 2018 �N. Re: Conference Committee on H4639 and 52573 tit Section 98 of H4639 is supported by the Massachusetts Municipal Association, the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Ambulance Association. Specifically, the language in Section 98 - "a provider, other than a person licensed under Chapter 111 C ", clarifies that local ambulance services are not "out of network" providers under health care finance law. Emergency medical services are provided in every city and town throughout the Commonwealth reflecting very different service delivery requirements and circumstances. One size won't fit all. EMS is truly different from hospitals, physicians and other health care providers. EMS providers must be ready 24/7 and respond to every call within 8 minutes with no regard for insurance or ability to pay. EMS providers are not reimbursed for the cost of preparedness or situations where patients are not transported to the hospital. Additionally, peer- reviewed studies have shown how EMS saves health care dollars downstream. We commend the House and Senate for passing H4639 and S2573 in an effort to contain rapidly increasing health care costs. High quality EMS is a vital element to achieving the Legislature's goals. EMS is at the forefront of preventing expensive hospital readmissions, providing less expensive care at home, keeping patients healthier by getting patients to the right hospital with the right care, and saving significant costs for the health care system in Massachusetts. The provisions in H4639 that address situations in which services are provided by out -of- network providers are intended to protect patients who receive bills from both the treating facility and the treating professional, where, unknown to the patient, one is in- network and the other is out -of- network. This situation has not been an issue for ambulance services. Moreover, EMS is clearly distinguished from facility care and professional services. Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts Massachusetts Ambulance Association Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts Massachusetts Municipal Association Without such clarification in Section 98, this could impose immediate and devastating administrative and financial burdens on all ambulance services, including emergency medical service providers and ultimately be borne by cities and towns and their taxpayers. All EMS providers, public, private, non - profit, and volunteer, are a critical element of our 911 public safety system. The language in Section 98 of H4639 is intended to make this clear to avoid any ambiguity and to protect local ambulance services from harm. We encourage the conferees to include this language in any final conference committee report. 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(617) 727 -3040 ?6AC!+us j� Fax: (617) 727 -1510 Jean M. Lorizio, Esq. Chairman DECISION KOK INC. DB /A OYES 206 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 LICENSE #: 1016 -00032 VIOLATION DATE: 5/22/2018 HEARING DATE: 7/10/2018 j Kok Inc. d /b /a O'Yes (the "Licensee ") holds an alcohol license issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 12. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (the "Commission ") held a hearing on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, regarding an alleged violation of 204 CMR 2.05 (2) — Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: M.G.L. c. 138, § 34 — Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty -one (21) years of age. Prior to the commencement of the hearing, the Licensee stipulated to the violation alleged in Investigator Di Cicco's Report. The following documents are in evidence: 1. Investigator Di Cicco's Compliance Check Field Report; and 2. Licensee's Stipulation of Facts. There is one (1) audio recording of this hearing. The Commission took Administrative Notice of the Licensee's record. FACTS 1. On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at approximately 4:52 p.m., Investigators Carey and Di Cicco ( "Investigators ") investigated the business of Kok Inc. d /b /a O'Yes. 2. An underage operative, working with Investigators, purchased from the Licensee an alcoholic beverage, a bottle of Bud Light beer, for four dollars and twenty -five cents ($4.25). The underage operative was not asked for identification. V CONCLUSION Based on the evidence, the Commission finds the Licensee violated 204 CMR 2.05 (2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: M.G.L. c. 138, § 34 — Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty -one (21) years of age. As the Licensee has had no prior violations, the Commission issues a WARNING. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION Jean M. Lorizio, Chairman Elizabeth A. Lashway, Con Dated: July 12, 2018 You have the right to appeal this decision to the Superior Courts under the provisions of Chapter 30A of the Massachusetts General Laws within thirty (30) days of receipt of this decision. This document is important and should be translated immediately. Este documento es importante y debe ser traducido inmediatamente. Este documento a importante a deve ser traduzido imediatamente. Ce document est important et devrait titre traduit immediatement. Questo'documento a importante a dovrebbe essere tradotto immediatamente. To eyypac�o au-c6 £ivai onpavTiK6 Kai 8a np&[EI va VETa(ppaozouv apgowq. cc: Local Licensing Board Frederick G. Mahony, Chief Investigator Joseph Di Cicco, Investigator Jack Carey, Investigator Alejandro Epstein - Santoyo, Esq. via facsimile 617 - 863 -2753 Administration, File =01 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ONE ASHBURTON PLACE ° Q BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108 MAURA HEALEY (617) 727 -2200 (617) 727 -4765 TTY ATTORNEY GENERAL www.mass.gov /ago July 12, 2018 VIA EMAIL ONLY J. Raymond Miyares, Esq. Miyares and Harrington LLP ray@miyares-harrington.com RE: Request for extension to respond to complaint Dear Attorney Miyares: On July 11, 2018, our office received your request seeking an extension of time for the Reading Select Board ( "Board ") to consider its response to a complaint that alleges a violation of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18 -25. The complaint was originally filed with the Board by John Halsey on July 9, 2018. In your request, you state that the Board received the complaint one day before its July 10, 2018 meeting, so it was not listed on the meeting agenda, and that the Board elected to delay its review of the complaint until its next meeting, on July 31, 2018. Additionally, you state that if at its July 10, 2018 meeting, the Board directs Town Counsel to prepare a response, the Board's next opportunity to approve the response would be at its meeting on August 21, 2018. With the hope that the parties involved can use the additional time to reach a mutually agreeable resolution of the complaint, our office hereby grants the request for an extension pursuant to 940 CMR 29.05(5)(b). Please send the Board's response to the complainant by Wednesday, August 22, 2018, and forward a copy of both the complaint and the response to our office. Please contact the Division of Open Government with further questions. Sincerely, arrie Benedon Assistant Attorney General Director, Division of Open Government cc: John Halsey (via email) Reading Select Board (by mail) x :F J. Raymond Miyares Thomas J. Barrington Christopher Fl. F-leep Donna M. Brewer Jennie M. Merrill Rebekah Lacey Ivria Glass Fried Eric Reustle Blake M. Mensing Katherine E. Stock July 11, 2018 VIA Email (openmeeting @state.ma.us) and First Class Mail Assistant Attorney General Carrie Benedon Division of Open Government Office of the Attorney General 1 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 Re: Reading Select Board Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint Dear Ms. Benedon: ra cin On July 9, 2018, the Town of Reading Select Board received an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by one of its members, John Halsey. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §23(b) and 940 CMR 29.05(5)(b), the Board respectfully requests an extension of time to respond to the Complaint until August 22, 2018. (") L„ L.f The Board received the Complaint only one day before it was scheduled to meet on July 10. Discussion of the Complaint was therefore obviously not on the agenda. Although the Board acknowledged receipt of the Complaint during the July 10 meeting, it elected to delay discussion until its next meeting on July 31, after the 14- business day deadline set forth in Section 23(b). See OML Determination 2012 -95, n. l ( "[T]he public body must meet to review the complaint and formulate a response.... "). The Board takes Open Meeting Law complaints very seriously and believes that postponing its review of the Complaint was necessary to ensure that the topic is given proper consideration. Extending its review until the Board's next posted meeting also allows the Board to post the topic in compliance with the Open Meeting Law, thereby alerting the public to the matter and increasing government transparency. /10 GSFo : ,'tree,i Gf_: 190 ° Well(-- zsley, Massachi .i etts02432 1 617.489,1'00, yin, i o CjIa°°t vTt Decal options at work Assistant Attorney General Carrie Benedon July 10, 2018 Page 2 of 2 As stated, the Board will discuss the matter at its July 31 meeting, during which it may vote to direct Town Counsel to prepare a response. It is also anticipated that the Board would likely want to review and approve Town Counsel's response prior to sending the response to the complainant. This review could occur at its next following meeting on August 21. It is expected that an approved response could then be submitted to the complainant the next day, August 22. The requested extension until August 22 will not unduly prejudice the complainant. Unlike a complaint that directs the public body to void a prior action, and thus carries consequences outside of the Open Meeting Law context, the complainant desires only that the Board admit to the alleged violation, issue an apology, and commit to future compliance. Extending the deadline will allow the Board to discuss the matter and review the draft response at a posted meeting, which aligns with the complainant's goals of increasing government transparency and compliance with the law. For the above stated reasons, the Board respectfully requests an extension of time to file its response to Mr. Halsey's July 9 Complaint until August 22. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely J. Raymq cc: J. Halsey B. LeLacheur . Local options at work VI a P A /a,, a .;,:;Harrington Saunders, Caitlin From: jimmykim @cityage.org Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2018 12:57 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Re: Invitation: CityAge Toronto - September 24, 2018 Dear Mr. Halsey, I'd sent through an invitation to the next edition of our CityAge: Toronto conference - just wanted to make sure it was received! We're very hopeful that Reading can be represented at this conference as it will gather a North American leadership of cities. If you're not the lead on smart cities we'd appreciate a referral to the person who may be? The conference themes are here, and please join our LinkedIn group. If you can't make it Toronto, perhaps you can join the New York edition on January 31. Kind regards, Jimmy Mon Jul 16, 2018, at 12:03 PM Timm ky imgcityage.org <Jimmykimna,cityage_org >: Dear Mr. Halsey, A quick follow up to my last email, to see if you have an interest in joining us in Toronto for our CityAge event in September? The focus is data in city - building - if you're not lead on these topics we'd appreciate a referral to the person who may be? We'd very much like to have Reading represented. Happy to provide additional info if this topic is of interest. The conference themes are here, and please join our Linkedln group. If you can't make it Toronto, perhaps you can join the New York edition on January 31 Kind regards, Jimmy Fri Jul 13, 2018, at 11:48 AM jimmykimgcityage.org <jimmykimgcityage.org >: Dear Mr. Halsey, I write because with an invitation to the next edition of our CityAge: Toronto eHalseyvent. This year's conference is September 24, with a focus on data as a tool to build more productive, healthy cities. Here's a list of the themes we're working on - I'm curious if these resonate with you? If you can let us know who is leading smart city projects in Reading that would be very helpful. The audience will be from across North American and include both business and the public sector. Toronto is a hotbed for these topics given recent investments by Google and others. Let me know if any other information is helpful! 1 1 1 11„ Kind regards, Jimmy. Fri Jul 13, 2018, at 11:48 AM jimmykimgcityage.org <jimmykimgcitya e.org >: Dear Mr. Halsey, I write because with an invitation to the next edition of our CityAge: Toronto eHalseyvent. This year's conference is September 24, with a focus on data as a tool to build more productive, healthy cities. Here's a list of the themes we're working on - I'm curious if these resonate with you? If you can let us know who is leading smart city projects in Reading that would be very helpful. The audience will be from across North American and include both business and the public sector. Toronto is a hotbed for these topics given recent investments by Google and others. Let me know if any other information is helpful! Kind regards, Jimmy. El = q9a Saunders, Caitlin From: DLS Alerts <dls_ alerts =dor. state .ma.us @mail85.atl71.mcdlv.net> on behalf of DLS Alerts <dls_alerts @dor.state.ma.us> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 3:33 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: FY19 Preliminary Cherry Sheet Estimates vw MIcI L. I I c.v 117 1- 1cnnnIlaI y vI1a11 y %J1 1117171, L_aunIaLaa uaaaa.+ vII Conference Committee Report The Division of Local Services has posted on its website preliminary cherry sheet estimates based on the Conference Committee report approved by the legislature this week. Muni(i al estimates rcoi�ts and charc�os 6oc�ional school octirnfio� rooipt �r�d chaos Please note that these estimates are subject to final approval by the Governor. If you have questions about these estimates, please contact the DLS Municipal Databank at databank .dor. state. ma. us or.(617) 626 -2384. You are receiving this message through the Massachusetts Department of Revenue's Division of Local Services DLS Alerts system. These periodic notices include our City & Town e- newsletter, IGRs, Bulletins, Cherry Sheets and other municipal finance - related information. To unsubscribe to DLS Alerts and the City & Town e- newsletter, please email dls alertsAdor.state.ma.us. This email was sent to selectmen (a)ci. read ing. ma. us why did 1 cret this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Saunders, Caitlin From: Burns, Greg Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 11:07 AM To: Delios, Jean; Jackson, Paul; Keenan, Cindy; Kraunelis, Matthew; LeLacheur, Bob; Martel, Justin; Paul Guarino (pfguarino @comcast.net); Reading - All Fire Department; Reading - Police Dispatchers; Reading - Selectmen Subject: Reading Fire Department's Weekly Notes Weekly Notes July 20, 2018 1. The building located at 95 Walkers Brook Drive has received a final fire inspection. The building occupancy will be a dental office. The main access door is located on the "Charlie" side. Fire alarm control panel is located just inside this door and is monitored by central station. They anticipate opening for business on August 6tn 2. Fiber Optic intubation equipment has been placed on all apparatus in the tube roll. Blades are disposable handles are not. The mutual aid portable radios located in Engine 3 and Medic 1 have had new batteries installed. Please note these radios are Motorola HT 1250 and they require different batteries than your primary portable radio the Motorola XTS 1500. 4. If you desire to work blasting details you must be certified. The Fire Marshal's Office has an on -line class. Once you complete the online class forward your certificate Assistant Chief Jackson. The link to take the on -line course: https: / /www.mass. gov/ how -to /register- for - blasting- detail- online - training 5. On July 24th we will be interviewing three candidates for our Firefighter /Paramedic vacancies. 6. Thanks to FF Berger and FF Beaulieu for calibrating CO meters on the first in bags. 7. Thanks to FF Berger for installing handles on medical boxes Medic 1 to make it easier to remove. 8. The Building Inspector has issued a permit for 90 -92 Green to demolish the existing dwelling. 9. The Building Inspector has received a demolition application for 14 Chapin Avenue. So this dwelling will be torn down soon. Chief Gregory j. Burns Reading Fire Department 757 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 (P) 789.944.3132 (F) 781.942.9114 9wny8w.readin -Magov 2 Saunders, Caitlin From: Nancy Hoang <nancy_hoang @e.advansse.com> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 10:20 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Public Service Employee Student -Loan benefit review I hope you are having a great day. 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Nancy Hoang 1370 N Harbor Blvd. #235 Fullerton, CA 92835 0 SO Saunders, Caitlin From: DLS Alerts <dis_alerts =dor. state. ma.us @maill44.ati221.rsgsv.net> on behalf of DLS Alerts <dls alerts @dor.state.ma.us> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:59 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: City & Town - July 19th, 2018 July 19th, 2018 In this issue: ® Determining and Analyzing the Proposed 2018 Equalized Valuation ® Data Highlight of the Month: Municipal Revenue Growth Factor •• • • Posted Assessments, Levy Allocation and New Growth The Division of Local Services has posted on its website the following Local Finance Opinion (LFO) on the treatment of transportation company network per -ride assessment monies and Informational Guideline Releases (IGRs) on the annual allocation of the tax levy and tax base growth reporting for FY2019. The IGRs and LFO can be found on the DLS Guidelines Opinions and Determining and Analyzing the Proposed 2018 Equalized Valuation James J. Paquette — Bureau of Local Assessment What is Equalized Valuation? Equalized Valuation (EQV) is the fair cash value of all property in a city or town subject to local taxation as of January first as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue (Commissioner) under G.L. c. 58 9 -10C. EQV is determined by the Commissioner every two years. Why is the EQV of a city or town important? For FY2020 and FY2021, the January 1, 2018 EQVs will become part of the allocation of aid distributed to cities and towns through the Chapter 70 school aid program, public library equalizing municipal grant amount and determination of the reimbursement rate for school construction projects. Certain Cherry Sheet assessment programs will also use EQV to determine the assessment to a city or town including county tax, Boston Metropolitan district, mosquito control projects and air pollution control projects. In addition, EQVs will be used to determine the decile ranking for the equity and surplus rounds of the state match for the community preservation distribution in FY2019. Finally, EQV is used in calculating a community's debt limit under G.L. c. 44, § 10. What components are used to develop the EQV? The equity of an assessment administration program depends upon accurate estimates of the full and fair cash value of property within a city or town. Assessment performance can be quantified through a statistical analysis referred to as an assessment sales ratio (ASR) study. The data components needed to calculate EQV are submitted to the Commissioner of Revenue each year by communities as part of the annual tax rate setting process. This includes interim year adjustment reporting and reporting under the five -year certification process required by G.L. c. 40, § 56. This data is used to determine the aggregate ratio of the residential property class. Every community receives an EQV ratio for residential property class reflecting its ME Advisories page. assessment level as a percentage of market value. In addition, you can access all For communities that have a large enough commercial base (not including land valued current IGRs and LFOs from the under Chapters 61, 61 A and 61 B ) and industrial base — generally over 15% of the DLSLAW Library. Go to the DLS community's total value — a separate aggregate ratio is developed for those combined Gateway main page and click on classes, provided that there is a sufficient sample size of sales information. If not, the "Search DLSLAW Library" under residential ratio is used for those two classes of property. "Public Reports and Data Bases." Some search tips appear on the Personal property and certain other specialty properties, such as power plants and screen and more are available by land valued under Chapter 61 61 A, and 61 B are considered to be at 100 percent of clicking "DLS Guide to Searching the market value. To view these ratios, please click here. DLSLAW Library" on the lower right. What is the process for establishing EQV? LFO- 2018 -1 Transportation Network Company Per -ride Assessment There are four steps involved in establishing EQV, each having statutory deadlines. Distribution IGR- 2018 -8 Fiscal Year 2019 1. Proposed EQV - Every two years, on or before June 1 st, the Commissioner Guidelines for Annual Assessment is required to determine and establish proposed EQVs for each city and town and Allocation of Tax Levy as of January 1 st in that year. IGR- 2018 -9 Fiscal Year 2019 Guidelines for Determining Annual 2 EQV Levy Limit Increase for Tax Base • Revised -After release of the proposed EQV and by June 10th, the Growth Commissioner is required to hold a public hearing on the EQVs. Based upon information received at the hearing or otherwise, the Commissioner may revise the proposed EQV of any city or town. If an. EQV is revised, the Registration Now Open for Commissioner sends notice to the affected city or town by July 20th. "What's New in Municipal Law" 3. Appeal Process - On or before August 10th, a city or town may appeal its The Division of Local Services Legal EQV to the Appellate Tax Board (ATB). The ATB must decide the appeal by Staff will offer its annual seminar Jan 20th of the following year. A failure of the ATB to act upon an appeal "What's New in Municipal Law" for within that time is deemed a denial of the appeal. The decision of the ATB is local officials on Thursday, final. September 27, 2018 at The Lantana in Randolph and Thursday, October 4. Final EQVs - On or before January 31th, the Commissioner determines and 4, 2018 at the Log Cabin Banquet & issues the final EQVs. This entails revising the EQVs modified by the ATB on Meeting House in Holyoke. appeal and making a statutory adjustment for property subject to the excise imposed under G.L. c. 121A, 10. Please click the following for the agenda and registration form. Most Recent Proposed EQVs Registrations must be received by Wednesday, September 19, 2018. The commissioner's most recent proposed EQVs were released on May 31, 2018 for Pre - registration is required. If you June 1, 2018 and are accessible by a community under the LA -19 Equalized Valuation have an y questions about these Report through the DLS Gateway system at seminars, please contact DLS https : / /dlsgateway.dor.state.ma.us /gateway /Login. Training Coordinator Donna Quinn at 617 - 626 -3838 or Total Proposed EQV for FY2018 vs. Total Proposed EQV for FY2016 d Is registrationCcild or. state. m a. us. The Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) will grant four (4) hours of continuing education credits to assessors qKa attending this program. DL6 Releases New Budget and Tax Rate Planning Tool The Division of Local Services has released a new Excel -based tool for assisting cities, towns and districts with tax rate planning and analysis. This Excel workbook can be used in tandem with DLS Gateway to analyze the impact of municipal finance decisions on the estimated property tax levy for any fiscal year. To view this new resource, please visit our Financial Tools, Calculators and Templates webpage. Center for Digital Government's Excellence in Technology (awards Nominations Do you know of a person, team or project deserving of recognition for Excellence in Technology? If so, submit a nomination for the Massachusetts Excellence in Technology Awards program by Monday, July 30th. This program was established to recognize Massachusetts state and local government and education organizations for their dedication, hard work and contribution in information technology. All government and education officials, executives, and staff in Massachusetts are invited to submit nominations. An Evaluation Committee will review submissions. Click here to view the nomination form. The proposed EQV for 2016 totaled $1,104,461,349,900. The proposed EQV for 2018 totaled $1,246,495,943,000, an increase of 12.86 %. It should be noted that the EQV increase from 2016 to 2018 mirrors the increase in the state's total assessed value for the same period (12.1 %). The increase in EQV total value from 2016 to 2018 demonstrates the continual process of recovery from the financial crisis of 2007 -2008. 25 municipalities decreased in equalized values while all others saw an increase. EQV Changes from 2016 to 2018 by County 0 In Berkshire County, 10 communities had lower EQVs in 2018 than in 2016, 21 communities had an increase in their EQV of less than 10 %, and one community had an increase of greater than 10 %. This contrasts Middlesex County where no communities saw a decline, 21 communities had an increase of less than 10 %, 29 communities had between 10% and 20% increase, and 4 communities had an increase over 20 %. While the extremes at either end of the spectrum represent only a small number of communities, the majority of communities with declining EQV are located in the western part of the state. All communities experiencing more than a 20% increase are located the eastern part of the state. These results closely mimic the higher population, property values, and levels of growth found in the eastern part of the state. The map below displays statewide percent changes from the 2016 EQV to the 2018 EQV. q,�3 Other DLS Links: Local Officials Directory Information Guideline Releases (IGRs) Bulletins Publications & Training Center Tools and Financial Calculators n The map below demonstrates the concentration of value, as demonstrated by the current Preliminary EQV, in the eastern portion of the state. a For more information on EQVs, please visit the Division of Local Services' EQV webpage. 4 Editor: Dan Bertrand Editorial Board: Sean Cronin, Anthonia Bakare, Linda Bradley, Deb Joyce, Theo Kalivas, Patricia Hunt and Tony Rassias Contact City & Town with questions, comments and feedback by emailing us at cityandtown c dor.state.ma.us. To unsubscribe to City & Town and all DLS alerts, email dls alerts dor.state.ma.us. This email was sent to selectmen(cD-ci. read ing. ma. us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Massachusetts Department of Revenue - Division of Local Services • 100 Cambridge Street • Boston, MA 02114 • USA Saunders, Caitlin From: Mass. Municipal Assoc. <achampion @mma.org> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 4:05 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: John, Please Oppose New Unfunded Recycling Mandates and Limits on Local Land Use Transfers N Environmental Bond Bills Go to Conference Committee Legislation Would Provide Funding for Environmental and Climate Resiliency Programs Please Call Your Legislators to Oppose New Unfunded Solid Waste Mandates on Cities and Towns, and Preserve Flexibility on Local Land Use Transfers July 19, 2018 Dear John Halsey, As the formal legislative session is coming to a close, the House and Senate have both passed Environmental Bond bills that would provide over $2 billion in capital investments, fund environmental programs, and increase resilience in our cities and towns and the Commonwealth. A conference committee is now tasked with negotiating a final bill before the end of the formal legislative session on July 31. This legislation provides funding for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program, the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, the Complete Streets Program, the Clean Water Trust and other important environmental programs that benefit cities and towns by investing in our infrastructure and improving air and water quality. 'However, several policy changes in the legislation would negatively impact cities and towns. Please call your legislators to weigh in on the following sections: Please urge your legislators to oppose solid waste mandates on communities and taxpayers A provision in the Senate bill (Section 101 of S. 2602) would impose costly new unfunded mandates on cities and towns, requiring communities to meet aggressive waste reduction targets. In addition to the unaffordability of this provision, the proposal would increase the administrative burden on municipalities through new requirements. This language would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to establish performance standards for the reduction of municipal solid waste and would require municipalities to report information on solid waste disposal annually. Please call on your legislators to oppose this unfunded mandate. Cities and towns are currently facing significantly increased recycling costs, due to a policy change in China and other shifts in global and regional recycling markets. Rather than legislation that imposes unfunded mandates on municipalities and their taxpayers, the MMA supports additional study to examine municipal solid waste and recycling operations and the impact of the changing markets, so that we can have a common local -state partnership in addressing the rising cost of recycling and solid waste management. Please urge your legislators to oppose implementing statutory restrictions on local land use transfers The MMA opposes a provision in the Senate legislation (Section 71 of S. 2602), which would codify a specific process for Article 97 land use transfers, sometimes known as the Public Lands Preservation Act. This proposed PLPA language would place in statute a legal requirement that municipalities proposing a disposition or change in use of Article 97 natural resource land must mitigate the loss by providing comparable replacement land, resulting in no net loss in protected land, and undergo a process with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that would include a feasible alternatives study and a review of the replacement land. There is already a process in place for local land use transfers that works well and allows for flexibility, established by a 1997 amendment to the state's constitution. Rather than imposing strict and one -size- fits -all language, a better alternative would be a collaborative review of the existing Article 97 Land Disposition Policy with the goal of clarifying the process for municipalities to follow when submitting proposals for Article 97 land dispositions. The MMA feels that the best solution is to update and clarify the current policy, rather than making statutory changes. Click here to view MMA's letter to the conference committee. Please call your legislators and ask them to oppose policy changes in the Environmental Bond Bill that would negatively impact cities and towns. Thank You! 1i © 13 Massachusetts Municipal Association,. 1 Winthiopl quare . .Boston, MA 02110 (617)426 -7272 from, MMA Leg[slative ,41erj mails, Saunders, Caitlin From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: SB packet Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: LeLacheur, Bob Thursday, July 19, 2018 1:42 PM Saunders, Caitlin Fwd: Verizon Fios TV - LFA Notification - Decades to Start TV Customer Notice - Start TV.pdf, ATT00001.htm From: "Connors, Niall S" <niall.s.connors(u�verizon.com> Date: July 19, 2018 at 12:45:41 PM EDT To: undisclosed - recipients:; Subject: Verizon Fios TV - LFA Notification - Decades to Start TV Dear Municipal Official: This is to notify you of an upcoming change to Rose TV programming. On or after September 3, 2018, the content provider will replace Decades programming on channel 483 with Start TV, featuring dramas from the CBS television network library. Verizon will begin notifying subscribers through the Fios® TV Message Center on or around July 19, 2018. A sample customer notice is attached. Access to the Fios® TV channel lineup is available 24/7 online at verizon.com /fiostvchannels. We realize that our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best choice and value in the industry. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, VWIZCMN( Niall Connors Fios Franchise Service Manager Massachusetts and Rhode Island 6 Bowdoin Square, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02114 0 857.415.5123 1 M 781.715.7058 1 q�� verizon / Fios® TV Programming Change On or after September 3, 2018, the content provider will replace Decades programming on channel 483 with Start TV, featuring dramas from the CBS television network library. mop Saunders, Caitlin From: Ben Mays < bmays= weedmaps .com @mail68.atl71.mcdlv.net> on behalf of Ben Mays <bmays @weedmaps.com> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:23 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Updated Municipal Primer on Developing Local Cannabis Policies in Massachusetts View this email in your browser F Developing Local Cannabis Policies in Massachusetts Dear Chair Arena, In the coming weeks, adult -use cannabis sales are expected to begin in Massachusetts. While policymakers at the state -level have made immense progress towards implementing a nation - leading regulatory framework for what eventually will grow into a $1 billion+ industry, local elected leaders and staff play a central role in ensuring that this expansive new sector of the Commonwealth's economy is safe, responsible, and successful. Based upon our policy work at the state and local levels in Massachusetts and other jurisdictions throughout North America and Europe, we at Weedmaps (the oldest and largest technology company operating within the regulated cannabis industry), have released Developin 1 Local Cannabis Ppl in Massachusetts: A Primer for Elected Leaders and Staff across the Commonwealth. This document is intended to provide local government officials with the information needed to draft and adopt municipal ordinances and by -laws to govern this nascent industry. Originally published in January 2018, the first edition of the Primer was well- received by municipal leaders throughout Massachusetts. Published in June 2018, the second version of the Primer provides updated information following the Cannabis Control Commission's promulgation of final regulations in March 2018 and launch of its comprehensive licensing application process in April 2018. While this Primer offers a range of information on topics like the history of cannabis legalization in Massachusetts and an overview of state -level cannabis policy, the most relevant information pertains to the action steps municipalities should take to responsibly and proactively institute local by -laws and ordinances. In particular, we have included a Local Cannabis Policy Checklist (on p. 22) which you can use as a helpful guide. We hope you find this Primer informative for your community's ongoing discussions on this issue. If you wish to discuss this matter in greater detail or would like to schedule a meeting with Weedmaps' Government Relations team, please reach out anytime at the contact information below. Sincerely, Ben Mays, Senior Associate of Government Relations Weedmaps bmaysaweedmaps.com 203 - 470 -5508 Copyright @ 2018 Weedmaps, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a municipal government official working on cannabis policy � f\\ in Massachusetts. Our mailing address is: Weedmaps 41 Discovery Irvine, CA 92618-3150 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. =IF Saunders, Caitlin From: Mass. Municipal Assoc. <achampion @mma.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 3:47 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: John, FY19 State Conference Committee Release Budget Bill Today LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE RELEASES FISCAL 2019 STATE BUDGET WITH MORE FUNDING FOR MANY LOCAL AID ACCOUNTS HOUSE AND SENATE INCREASE KEY EDUCATION AND MUNICIPAL AID ACCOUNTS BY $104M ABOVE THE ORIGINAL BUDGET FILED IN JANUARY PLEASE CONTACT THE GOVERNOR TODAY TO SUPPORT LOCAL AID FUNDING AND KEY MUNICIPAL ISSUES July 18, 2018 Dear John Halsey, The fiscal 2019 state budget conference committee that has been meeting since early June released a compromise budget bill this morning (H. 4800) that is expected to be approved later today in the House and Senate, and sent to the Governor. Funding levels for many municipal and school aid accounts are higher in the final legislative budget than in the recommendation (H. 2) filed by the Governor in January. The Governor has 10 days to review the budget bill and make decisions on what to approve and what to veto or send back with proposed changes. Legislators will then have 4 days to review those vetoes, because the session ends on Tuesday, July 31. Please call the Governor's office and ask that he approve the municipal and school aid accounts in the Legislature's budget bill, including those funding levels that are higher than what he recommended in January, when the outlook for state finances was less positive than it is today. You can find the Chapter 70 and UGGA amounts for your community in Section 3 of H. 4800, beginning on page 241 of the printed version of the budget, or on page 250 of the downloadable PDF. Click here for a link to the Legislature's budget. Here is a summary of the key priorities and local aid increases for cities and towns: Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) H. 4800 appropriated $1.099 billion for the Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) account, an increase of $37.2 million over the fiscal 2018 level of funding. The 3.5 percent increase reflects the policy of increasing general municipal aid at the rate of growth in state tax collections reflected in the consensus tax forecast. This policy has been adopted by the Governor and the House and Senate since fiscal 2016, and is supported by the MMA. Chapter 70 School Aid and Local Contributions H. 4800 appropriated $4.91 billion for Chapter 70 school aid (7061 -0008 and section 3). This will fund the basic requirements of Chapter 70 education aid, and additional provisions to continue to implement the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission, phase in target share funding for those communities where the local contribution exceeds the target share amount, and fund minimum aid at $30 per student. This Legislature's budget provides a Chapter 70 increase of $57M above the amount originally proposed by the Governor in January. H. 4800 adopted the Senate plan to close 100 percent of the target share gap and establish an enhanced English language learner (ELL) foundation budget factor. H. 4800 also supplemented Chapter 70 by providing $12.5 million to provide assistance to communities impacted by changes in how low- income students are counted. This amount is included in the appropriation item, but not in the section 3 allocation. Special Education Circuit Breaker H. 4800 adopted the Senate proposal to fully fund the Special Education Circuit Breaker Program at $319.3 million, through which the state provides a measure of support for services provided to high - cost special education students. This is critically important, and represents a $33.2 million increase above last year's general appropriations act. Charter School Impact Mitigation Payments H. 4800 appropriated $90 million for Charter School Impact Mitigation Payments. This reflects an increase of $9.5 million above the original fiscal 2018 level of funding, which is a step forward. However, this account remains substantially underfunded, and winning full funding for this program remains a top priority for MMA. Regional School District Student Transportation H. 4800 appropriated of $68.9 million to reimburse regional school districts for a portion of the cost of transporting students. This is a $7.4 million increase over fiscal 2018. McKinney -Vento Homeless Student Transportation H. 4800 appropriated $9.1 million for this account to reimburse municipalities and school districts for a portion of the cost of transporting homeless students as required under state and federal rules. This is an increase of $1 million over the fiscal 2018 appropriation. boa Payment in Lieu of Taxes on State -owned Land H. 4800 appropriated of $28.5 million to pay a portion of the payment -in- lieu -of taxes amount due to cities and towns to offset the property tax exemption for state -owned land. This includes $1.7 million set aside to ensure that Cherry Sheet PILOT payments next year are not reduced below the fiscal 2018 level due to the revaluation of state -owned land that takes effect next year. Shannon Anti -Gang Grant Program H. 4800 appropriated $8 million for the highly effective and valuable Shannon Anti -Gang Grant Program that has helped cities and towns respond to and suppress gang - related activities. Reserve Fund for Municipal Improvements H. 4800 included $2.8 million for the District Local Technical Assistance Fund (DLTA) that helps support local efforts to regionalize local government services and $2 million to support the Community Compact Cabinet program to facilitate the adoption of municipal best practices in cities and towns. Municipal Police Training Fund H. 4800 dropped sections that would create a $2 surcharge on each rental car transaction in the Commonwealth to help fund an expanded municipal police training program. The Legislature is advancing this proposal in a separate bill, and the Governor has proposed funding training programs with surplus tax revenues. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact MMA Legislative Director John Robertson at 617- 426 -7272 ext. 122 or jrobertson @mma.org. Thank you very much! IN Saunders, Caitlin From: Lisa Egan, Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce <legan @rnrchamber.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 2:50 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: July Pizza on the Patio + August Tapas = Summer Alfresco Networking Commences 0 Summer Biz Brew D Co- hosted by the Reading Cooperative FE Bank ,D Wednesday July 25th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Jack's Coal Fired Pizza 2 Wall Street in Burlington MA (across from Wayside Plaza) Serving Straight Up Business and Spirited Conversation While Giving Back to our Community! Let's Toast Summer, and Enjoy Patio breezes while supporting People Helping People. Join us for delicious food, great connections and the good vibes that go along with supporting People Helping People organization. Best off all, Reading Coop Bank's Charitable Foundation will be matching each ticket donation! Register online: Member Tickets: 10 Non Member Tickets: 20 August Ater Hours I 0 Tapas, Beer, Ole! Wednesday August 15th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Matador Restaurant, located within Hilton 2 Forbes Road Woburn MA (by BJs Wholesale Club) Join the Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce and the Woburn Young Professionals who are celebrating their third summer gathering at Matadora located in the Boston/Woburn Hotel. This hotel recently underwent a 20 million dollar renovation and you will swear you are in Boston instead of Woburn! Enjoy delicious Tapas appetizers, and a cash bar. This is a great opportunity to make new connections. Tickets: $10 for Chamber Members $20 for Non Chamber Members July Women in Business Networking Wednesday July 18th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Artis Senior Living 1100 Main Street, Reading MA 01867 Don't procrastinate next time - this event is SOLD OUT Come to our July Women in Business event with a special presentation by Eleana Conway of Restore Meditation. Scientific studies show that practicing 20 minutes of mindfulness each day can change the brain in a positive way, reducing our stress and improving health. Mindfulness doesn't just make us happier and healthier; it's a proven competitive advantage in business success. Mindfulness is not a luxury, but rather is a necessity and is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal to improve your health, happiness and prosperity. Join us for wine tastings, conversation and a lovely summer evening. I F-I In Welcome New Member: Club Z In -Home Tutoring Club Z! In -Home Tutoring provides academic subject and college admission test prep tutoring services. 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The so- called "grand bargain" bill, which Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law Thursday, will ultimately raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an o hour, implement a guaranteed paid family and medical leave program, and establishes a permanent sales tax holiday. It also includes a new payroll tax. The Chamber will host a meeting in September to talk about what this means for our members and the greater business community. Thank you to Shanna Cahalane, Francine Coughlin, John Means of Means Business for Computers, Mary Furey Grimmer and Pat Lee for stepping up and advocating for businesses at Small Business Day on Beacon Hill. We worked hard to advocate on behalf of local businesses! More information is online. Thank you to our E Host, Edgewood Luxury Apartments for our AM Networking What a way to start off the workday - poolside meeting new professionals and enjoying fresh fruit and pastries over coffee. Edgewood is a lovely space and offer leases from 2 - 12 months. Remember them for any temporary housing needs in addition to annual rentals. Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce I PO Box 771, Reading, MA 01867 Unsubscribe selectmen Oci. read ina. ma. us a, Saunders, Caitlin From: Briannah M. Smith <briannahm @nfchq.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 2:04 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Caitlin, Priority Funding for 2019 Healthy Cities Initiative Hi Caitlin - Reaching out once more in case this slipped through the cracks. Do you have some time to talk this week? My name is Briannah Smith, and I am the Outreach Manager for National Fitness Campaign In the past year, we've partnered with 100 cities to bring our free -to- the - public outdoor gyms and healthy - living campaign nationwide. Given the success and launch of the Campaign in over 30 states, our national sponsors have tripled the grant funding pool, and we will be bringing the program to 200 communities in 2019. We are currently briefing select communities and have identified Reading for priority grant funding in the new program. We invite you to watch our 2019 program video here: nationalfitnesscampaign.com /2019- campaign Can I set up a 20 minute briefing with a Campaign Manager to discuss participation for Reading? Thank you, Briannah Briannah Smith I Outreach Manager NFC i nationalfitnesscampaign.com Main: (415) 702 -4919 0 Saunders, Caitlin From: Sprint Business < Sprint- Business @biz.sprint.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:32 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: G Suite and Office 365 go head to head View online I F1 At first glance the two cloud collaboration heavyweights, Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite, appear to be evenly matched. But look a little closer, and you see each one has its advantages. So we've put together a head -to -head comparison guide to show you what they can do for you. 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UNSUBSCRIBE I SPRINT PRIVACY POLICY MIN Saunders, Caitlin From: Pioneer Institute <pioneer @pioneerinstitute.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 9:03 AM To: Reading Selectmen Subject: Press Release: Study Finds Boston -Area Communities Should Loosen Restrictions for Accessory Dwelling Units I rn--i Study: Boston -Area Communities Should Loosen Restrictions for Accessory Dwelling Units Additional units could help ease housing shortage BOSTON - A review of 100 cities and towns around (but not including) Boston finds that loosening local zoning laws to allow for the development of more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) would help ease the region's housing shortage without creating any significant problems, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute in partnership with the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance. Accessory dwelling units are apartments within or behind owner - occupied single - family houses that appear to be single - family as opposed to two- family homes. Thirty -seven of the 100 Boston -area communities allow ADUs and permit them to be rented out, though typically with significant restrictions. Another 31 allow, them temporarily for occupancy by relatives of the homeowner or a caretaker, and 32 have no zoning for ADUs. New ADUs are currently created at a rate of just 2.5 per year in the 37 communities where they are permitted. "If an average of five were added annually in each of the 100 area cities and towns, 5,000 new apartments would be created in a decade," said Amy Dain, author of "The State of Zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units." Sixteen of the 37 municipalities that allow ADUs limit them to lots above a certain size. In Manchester -by- the -Sea, lots must be at least twice the minimum size for the district. Other communities limit ADUs by a house's floor area. Medfield allows them only in homes built before 1938 that cover a minimum of 2,000 square feet, while Burlington restricts them to houses that were at least 1,800 square feet as of 1989. The median size of a new single - family home in the Northeast didn't surpass 1,800 square feet until 1987 and didn't top 2,000 square feet until 1992. In the 31 cities and towns that only allow temporary ADUs for relatives or caretakers, the unit must be removed when they move out, which wastes much - needed housing. Other apartments continue to be rented illegally, without safety inspections. Municipal planners and housing advocates have been working for decades to increase the allowable number of ADUs. At least 20 of the 100 communities have revised their zoning for ADUs in the last decade, yet the environment remains highly restrictive. Since they are owner occupied, ADUs are unlikely to cause property neglect or lead to disruptive behavior such as loud parties. New apartments would be highly dispersed and barely visible. The 5,000 new units that could be created by loosening ADU restrictions would be spread over 538,000 single - family houses in the region. With average household size shrinking, ADUs might maintain existing neighborhood population densities, but are unlikely to increase them. Among Dain's recommendations are state legislation to allow ADUs in single - family houses. Short of a new state law, she recommends that communities allow ADUs by right rather than requiring a special permit, and that they eliminate lot size and residency restrictions (such as those limiting ADUs to members of the homeowner's family or caretakers). "Accessory units are environmentally smart, limited in their traffic impacts and do precious little to change the character of single - family neighborhoods," said Pioneer Executive Director Jim Stergios. "If we are even slightly serious about increasing the supply of housing, this is a no- brainer." "Accessory apartments are a great way to allow homeowners to adapt to their family's evolving needs over time while maintaining privacy and independent living," said Andre Leroux, Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance Executive Director. "They're a great option for a young person staying at home, a caretaker for aging parents, multigenerational living, or just to help a senior homeowner cope with rising property taxes through rental income." About the Author Amy Dain is currently conducting a study of residential zoning regulation in Greater Boston, commissioned by the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance. Previously she coordinated the StatNet initiative for the Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, and managed Pioneer Institute's Housing and Middle Cities Initiatives. She earned her Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies from Wesleyan University. About Pioneer Pioneer Institute is an independent, non - partisan, privately funded research organization that seeks to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts through civic discourse and intellectually rigorous, data - driven public policy solutions based on free market principles, individual liberty and responsibility, and the ideal of effective, limited and accountable government. About the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance The Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance (MSGA) promotes healthy and diverse communities, protects critical environmental resources and working landscapes, advocates for housing and transportation choices, and supports equitable community development and reinvestment. Its Great Neighborhoods campaign works with local residents and leaders to help cities and towns become more walkable, welcoming, and vibrant. About the Research Study In 2017, the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance commissioned a study on local regulation of residential development in eastern Massachusetts. The study is funded by a coalition of organizations including the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Massachusetts Housing Partnership, MassHousing, and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). A committee including representatives of the organizations that provided funding, as well as municipal planners and representatives of environmental organizations, provided input into the research design. The study is a partial update of the research on local zoning regulations commissioned by the Pioneer Institute and the Rappaport Institute in 2004 -2005. Related Research & Commentary �� l ylO W-�1� 'S f i� r,::x JO 0 Stay Connected 19[9- Pioneer Institute 1 185 Devonshire Street, Suite 1101, Boston, MA 02110 Update Profile I About our service provider Sent bypioneer@pioneehnstitute.urg in collaboration with Try it free today � C�(� Saunders, Caitlin From: DLS Alerts <dls_alerts =dor. state .ma.us @mail43.sea91.rsgsv.net> on behalf of DLS Alerts <dls_alerts @dor.state.ma.us> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 12:33 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: DLS Alert: "What's New in Municipal Law" Seminar IZGIJ. I.7LICILIV1I IVVW W[JU11 IVI YYIIQL. IVCW 111 IVIUIIIUIIJ421 LQW The Division of Local Services Legal Staff will offer its annual seminar "What's New in Municipal Law" for local officials on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at The Lantana in Randolph and Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. The general session in the morning will review new legislation and recent court decisions pertaining to local government. The afternoon session will consist of three concurrent workshops that will discuss current and recurring issues of interest related to: (1) tax administration, including the administration of classified forest, farm and recreational lands (Chapters 61, 61A and 61 B); (2) collection of taxes and charges, including the creation and administration of tax title and deferral accounts; and (3) special revenue funds, including the Community Preservation Fund. Please click the following for the agenda and registration form. Registrations must be received by Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Pre - registration is required. If you have any questions about these seminars, please contact DLS Training Coordinator Donna Quinn at 617- 626 -3838 or dlsregistration dor. state. ma. us. The Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) will grant four (4) hours of continuing education credits to assessors attending this program. You are receiving this message through the Massachusetts Department of Revenue's Division of Local Services DLS Alerts system. These periodic notices include our City & Town e- newsletter, IGRs, Bulletins, Cherry Sheets and other municipal finance - related information. To unsubscribe to DLS Alerts and the City & Town e- newsletter, please email dls alerts(a.dor. state. ma. us. Saunders, Caitlin From: Mass. Municipal Assoc. <achampion @mma.org> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 12:54 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: John, Final Budget Bill to Close out FY18 GOV INCLUDES MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL AID IN FINAL FY18 BUDGET BILL Please Ask Your Legislators to Support Key Appropriations and Law Changes July 16, 2018 Dear John Halsey, Last Friday, Governor Baker filed a final budget bill to close out FY18 including important accounts for local government. The Governor also asked the Legislature to approve special sections in earlier budget bills that would make needed technical corrections to the 2016 Municipal Modernization Act and the 2017 marijuana law. The FY18 close out plan filed by the Governor is based on an estimate of state tax collections above expectations set at the beginning of the year by more than $1.0 billion. While much of this amount is earmarked by state law for the state's stabilization fund and long -term liabilities, the Governor has proposed significant one -time spending for a series of school initiatives and for local road projects. Please Click Here to View the Budget Bill Please Click Here to View the Summary Letter List of Key Local Government Accounts in Close Out Budget Bill $12.5 million to fully fund the Special Education Circuit Breaker for FY18 (7061- 0012); $40 million in cash for municipal road and bridge repairs distributed as grants to every city and town �0\ using the Chapter 90 (1595- 6386); $30 million for targeted intervention and turnaround efforts aimed at closing student achievement gaps in districts with high concentrations of low- income students (7061- 9408); $10 million in grants for the Complete Streets and Small Bridges programs (1595- 6387); A year -end transfer of $10 million to increase the state match for the Community Preservation Act program (section 39); $7 million more for Regional School Transportation to bring the FY18 funding level up to about 80 percent (7035 -0006) $8 million to create a multi -year source of revenue to fund municipal police training (1595- 4638); $30 million for the Clean Water Trust revolving fund (1599- 0093); and $72 million for a wide - ranging school safety initiative with multiple program components (7009 -6800 and 7061 -0010) Please Ask Your Legislators to Add Funding for Charter School Reimbursements The rapidly growing deduction of Chapter 70 school aid from local public schools to fund charter schools is a major financial drain on cities and towns, a problem made more acute as the state grants more charters and existing charter schools expand. These losses are impacting a large number of communities including some of the state's poorest and most financially distressed cities and towns. Underfunding the charter school reimbursement formula harms the most vulnerable and challenged school districts and communities. Local officials strongly support full funding of the Commonwealth's statutory commitment under section 89 of Chapter 71 of the General Laws to reimburse school districts for a portion of their Chapter 70 aid that is taken to pay tuition to fund charter schools. Please ask your legislators to add funding to charter school reimbursements in the year -end supplemental bill. Please Call Your Legislators Today The Governor's supplemental budget bill opens the window to improve funding for important local government accounts above appropriations made earlier in the year when the outlook for state revenue was not encouraging. Please ask your Legislators to at least match these proposals, and also support others — including more money for charter school reimbursements! If you have any questions, please contact MMA Legislative Director John Robertson at jobertson @mma.org. I • Saunders, Caitlin From: jimmykim @cityage.org Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 12:04 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Re: Invitation: CityAge Toronto - September 24, 2018 Dear Mr. Halsey, A quick follow up to my last email, to see if you have an interest in joining us in Toronto for our CityA e event in September? The focus is data in city- building - if you're not lead on these topics we'd appreciate a referral to the person who may be? We'd very much like to have Reading represented. Happy to provide additional info if this topic is of interest. The conference themes are here, and please join our LinkedIn group. If you can't make it Toronto, perhaps you can join the New York edition on January 31 Kind regards, Jimmy Fri Jul 13, 2018, at 11:48 AM Timm k> mkcityage_org <iimmykim &cit es e.org >: Dear Mr. Halsey, I write because with an invitation to the next edition of our CityAge: Toronto eHalseyvent. This year's conference is September 24, with a focus on data as a tool to build more productive, healthy cities. Here's a list of the themes we're working on - I'm curious if these resonate with you? If you can let us know who is leading smart city projects in Reading that would be very helpful. The audience will be from across North American and include both business and the public sector. Toronto is a hotbed for these topics given recent investments by Google and others. Let me know if any other information is helpful! Kind regards, Jimmy. 701 a Saunders, Caitlin From: jimmykim @cityage.org Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 11:49 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Invitation: CityAge Toronto - September 24, 2018 Dear Mr. Halsey, I write because with an invitation to the next edition of our CityAge: Toronto eHalseyvent. This year's conference is September 24, with a focus on data as a tool to build more productive, healthy cities. Here's a list of the themes we're working on - I'm curious if these resonate with you? If you can let us know who is leading smart city projects in Reading that would be very helpful. The audience will be from across North American and include both business and the public sector. Toronto is a hotbed for these topics given recent investments by Google and others. Let me know if any other information is helpful! Kind regards, Jimmy. ISE Saunders, Caitlin From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:41 PM To: Saunders, Caitlin Subject: FW: Verizon Fios TV - LFA Notification - Business Customers Attachments: Customer Notice - Business.pdf SB packet 7/31 Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 townmanaaerra ci.readina.ma.us (P) 781 - 942 -9043; (F) 781 -942 -9037 www.readingMg.gov Town Hall Hours: M,W,Th: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.;T: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; CLOSED Friday From: Connors, Niall S [ma ilto :niall.s. con nors@verizon.com] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:39 PM Subject: Verizon Fios TV - LFA Notification - Business Customers Dear Municipal Official: This is to notify you of certain upcoming Fios® TV business pricing changes. On or after October 1, 2018 - Fios® Local TV Service for month -to -month customers will increase from up to $24.99 to $35.00 per month. • Hose Local TV Service auto renewal customer rates will increase from up to $24.99 to $25.00 per month. • The monthly rate for the Standard Definition Set Top Box rental will increase from $7.99 to $11.99. • The monthly rate for the Fios° TV DVR service will increase from $16.99 to $23.99. • The monthly rate for the Hose TV Multi -Room DVR service will increase from $19.99 to $26.99. Verizon will notify subscribers of the above by means of bill messages beginning on or after August 1, 2018. Sample customer notices are attached. Access to the Hose TV channel lineup is available 24/7 online at verizon.com /bizfiostvchannels. We realize that our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best choice and value in the industry. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, vwizon,/ Niall Connors Fios Franchise Service Manager Massachusetts and Rhode Island 6 Bowdoin Square, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02114 O 857.415.51231 M 781.715.7058 niall.s.connorsb� erizon.com verizon' Fios@ TV Business Rate Notifications Fios Local TV Rate Increase: To continue providing you with quality service and product innovation, on or after 30 days from the date of this bill, the monthly rate for Fios Local TV Service will increase to $35.00. If you would like to review your current services and get the best value for your Business, please call us at 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966). Autorenewal Business Customers Term Business Customers Fios Local TV Rate Increase: To continue providing you with quality service and product innovation, on or after 90 days from the date of this bill, the monthly rate for Fios Local TV Service will increase to $25.00. Fios Local TV Rate Increase: To continue providing you with quality service and product innovation, on or after 30 days from the date of this bill, the monthly rate for Fios Local TV Service will increase to $25.00. Set -Top Box Rate Change: To continue providing you with quality service and product innovation, on or after 30 days from the date of this bill, the monthly rate for your Fios TV Standard Definition Set -Top Box will increase to $11.99. If you would like to review your current services and equipment options, please call us at 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966). DVR Rate Restructure: To continue providing you with quality service and product innovation, on or after 30 days from the date of this bill, the monthly rate for your Fios TV DVR will increase to $23.99 and will appear as two separate items on your bill (HD STB $11.99 and DVR Service $12.00). If you would like to review your current services and equipment options, please call us at 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966). Multi -Room DVR Rate Restructure: To continue providing you with quality service and product innovation, on or after 30 days from the date of this bill, the monthly rate for your Fios TV Multi -Room DVR will increase to $26.99 and will appear as two separate items on your bill (HD STB $11.99 and Multi -Room DVR Service $15.00). If you would like to review your current services and equipment options, please call us at 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966). Saunders, Caitlin From: vtsdmailer @vt -s.net on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <vtsdmailer @vt- s.net> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:02 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: [Reading MA] New town signs (Sent by Lauren Bennett, laurenbennett3 @verizon.net) Hello Board of Selectmen, Lauren Bennett (laurenbennett3 @verizon.net) has sent you a message via your contact form (https: / /www.readingma.gov /user /475 /contact) at Reading MA. If you don't want to receive such e- mails, you can change your settings at https: / /www.readingma.gov /user /475 /edit. Message: As you may have already heard, the new branding of Reading is creating buzz in the community. It seems that quite a large group is not happy with the decision to move away from the town colors. As a professional designer I'm not sure why the board feels it necessary to move away from a brand (black and red) that is already rooted in the town. The Boston based design company that was chosen for this job could certainly produce a sign with a fresh design using the town colors. The argument made that these colors are not town colors but are "sports related" is weak at best. I would ask the members of the board to think of the town they grew up in and now picture your town colors. We all identify with our school colors as our town colors, Reading is no different. When the RMHS Marching band was invited to attend the high profile charity event Champions for Children, they proudly wore the Reading colors of black and red. When they march in parades representing Reading, they proudly wear the red and black. Before spending money on the new signs and the removal of perfectly good signs I would encourage you put this decision to some sort of a vote. The tax payers of Reading don't seem to be too thrilled to spend more money on something so frivolous. P.S. You have Reading residents in the sign and design business that would have done the job for less. Saunders, Caitlin From: Lisa Egan, Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce <legan @rnrchamber.com> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2018 9:08 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: BiWeekly Updates - Cooking Classes, Small Business Day and Farmer's Market News R Small Business Day at Salem Five July 19th from 2 - 5 pm 8 Walker's Brook Drive Reading, MA At Salem Five, we are committed to helping your business succeed. We offer business banking products and services that allow you to remain focused on growing your business. North Reading Farmer's Market Wednesdays June loth - August 29th 3 :30p.m. - 7:oop.m. It's been 20 months since the North Reading Farmer's Market went on Hiatus. We're pleased to announce that we are back and the first market was Wednesday June loth. This year we will be opening at 3:30 to allow you more time to get your North Reading Farmer's Market is now a participant of The Farmers Market Coupon Program. favorite items if you want to come before the barbecue crowd. If you are only coming to the market, parking is always free. We have many of our favorite vendors coming back, but we need to show them how missed they were so we're asking you to make sure and stop down and bring your friends and neighbors too! Farmer Dave's and Arrowhead Farm are returning Melissa's Honey Pot will come every other week. Deano's Pasta and Razzy's are coming back too. Healthy Eating Live! 3 -week program Thurs. September 27th, October 4th and iith RCTV Studios, 557 Main Street, Reading, MA o1867 6:oo pm - 8:oo pm $150 / person Join Anna as she prepares a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner and discusses how to maximize the nutritional benefits for healthier and delicious meals. Each class focuses on one of the three meals. Learn about the nutrients our bodies must get from food and how to incorporate them in your meals. Enhance your cooking skills with like - minded participants. The recipes and techniques will inspire and guide you. O Enter code: EARLYBIRD for 10 0 discount (deadline August 1, 2018) Cooking demos, tastings, and nutrition facts all in a fun small group setting Register Now! 00, Libraries Rock! Flint Memorial Library Summer Reading Program O You may register as of June 18, but the program runs between June 25 and August 17. Register here! Thank you to our sponsors! How to Play! Did you lose your Welcome Letter? Download it here! The Libraries Rock 2018 program is made up of- * Rubber Ducky Club — Babies through incoming Kindergarten students. • Read & Bead Club — Grades 1 to 12. We will have summer reading welcome kits available — first come, first serve — at the June 18 Ice Cream Party. Participants will receive a Libraries Rock! tote bag, activities and a reading log. Rubber Ducky Club members will receive a game board. Click here to download extra reading logs and Rubber Ducky Club game boards! Please note: The online portion of the program is to keep track of how many children are participating. Children do not need to enter their minutes online to win beads. If you had a login last year, it remains the same this year! Find out more information including reading lists here. D Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce I PO Box 771, Reading, MA 01867 Saunders, Caitlin From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 5:37 PM To: Saunders, Caitlin Subject: FW: Summer FUN with The BeatHeart Foundation — Jams for Jake is Aug. 4th!!! Attachments: newsletter.pdf For 7/31 SB packet From: Info [info @beatheartfoundation.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 5:26 PM Subject: Summer FUN with The BeatHeart Foundation — Jams for Jake is Aug. 4thM Hi friends, Please see our attached newsletter for exciting updates, event information, and volunteer opportunities! Hope to see you all at Jams for Jake this year! All the best, The BeatHeart Foundation www.beatheartfoundation.org www.jamsforjake.com 1 1 1 We hope everyone enjoyed a safe and fun 4th of July! While the summer sun has been sweltering, The BeatHeart Foundation has been busy! COFFEEHOUSE FUN Thank you to all of the wonderful people who came out to our 2nd "let It Out!" Coffeehouse on Sunday, June 24th and all of the incredible acts who performed. There was music— there was magic —there was pizza! We left feeling uplifted, and we were excited to see many new faces stepping onto the stage. So, thank you! We hope you had fun. Plans are already in the works for our autumn Coffeehouse, spooking its way to your eardrums come late October! Keep your eyes on our web - site, our Facebook page, or our Insta- gram for updates. JAMS FOR JAKE 2018 Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 4th, 20181 We are less than one month out from our 2nd annual Jams for Jake commu- nity music and arts festival at Symonds Field in Reading, MA h (behind Burbank Ice Arena), and we're so excited for what's in store. This year's event will feature: • Amazing talent! We are thrilled to welcome back some old favorites, as well as introduce some exciting new acts. This year, along with fantastic local bands and musicians such as The Bonds, Junior Beef, Push Flowers, Jocelyn Limmer, and more, we will also be hosting Kaleidescope Dance Company to wow us with their contemporary fusion choreography. An expanded Artist's Row featur- ing the artwork of local talent, avail- able to bid on in our silent auction • A merchandise tent with CDs, t- shirts, and even some freebies • An exciting addition this year "Gameland;" an area with a variety of fun outdoor games for all ages! • A Keynote speaker: Woody Geis - man of Right Turn addiction treatment center in Watertown will be speaking about his own experience with addic- tion recovery, and the path that led him from being the drummer of the Del Fuegos to an addictions specialist. • Many excellent resource tables providing information about addiction and mental health resources that are available to help you or a loved one cope with addiction and other mental health crises. A substance abuse coun- selor will be available, in a completely judgement -free environment, to chat with anyone who has questions or would like help connecting with local resources or support groups. • Prize Drawings for guitars, gift cards, music and karate lessons, salon services and more! • Honor or remember a loved one, or illuminate words of encouragement to someone struggling with addiction bydecorating a luminary bag that we'll line up along the field Gates open at 11 am! We cannot wait for you to join us! INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? How do you max- imize your fun.while making a difference in your community ?? Join us by volun- teering at an event! Your time and your talents are needed! There are three ( 3 ) volunteer shifts available this year at Jams for Jake: • Firstshift: 11am -3pm • Second shift: 3pm - 6pm • Third shift: 6pm - 9pm We are happy to have you for one, two, or all three shifts! We are always look- ing for volunteers of all ages and back- grounds with various skills and experi- ence levels to work with us at events. We are happy to sign off on your com- munity service hours, too! Volunteers at previous events have helped with the following positions: • Event set -up • Event break -down • Event greeters • Parking assistants • Trash disposal assistants • Photographers /videographers • Donation table staff • Resource table staff • Entrance helpers • Bag searchers • Stage hands If you are interested in helping, you can either fill out and submit a volun- teer application directly on our web - site, print out our mail -in volunteer application form, or reach outto Kelsey Tuminelli at her e-mail address: kelsey@beatheartfoundation.org. If you have a position preference or would like to volunteer alongside a buddy, please include that informa- tion in the appropriate section of the volunteer form. We will do our best to honor all of these requests. PPIPT COMMUNITYSERVICE GRANT WINNER We are overjoyed to announce that we have selected the first ever winner of our Community Service Grant proposal contest, Lydia Freedman. Lydia is a rising sophomore at Reading Memorial High School, and submitted a project proposal that she is calling the "Green Ribbon Project" With our help, Lydia will be organizing a peer support group to share ideas on healthy ways to cope and provide support for students struggling with their mental health. As our cultural landscape becomes increasingly stressful and confusing, and traumatic events in the news get harder to escape, we thought Lydia's idea was particularly forward thinking, and are honored to be able to partner with her to bring it to life. Our primary concern at the BeatHeart Foundation is that, with so many differ- ent dangerous opioids flooding our communities, people, especially young people, are not given enough tools, knowledge or support to protect them- selves from a fatal outcome. We under- stand from the statistics that early trauma, which can lead to mental health challenges, is a factor that also predisposes individuals to drug use. These issues cannot be separated from each other. In order to humbly strive toward solutions, we understand that we need to always be seeking insight and guidance from those who are most at risk, as well as doing our best to empower others to help themselves and the community. If you know of a Reading Memorial High School student who would be interested in getting involved, please reach out to us by shooting an e-mail to: info @beatheartfoundation.ora. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Want to get involved with the BeatHeart Foundation, but not sure how? • Are you a musician or artist looking for opportunities to perform? Reach out to us! • Are you looking for a fun way to make friends and give back to our com- munity at the same time ?? Sign up and join our list of volunteers! • Want to support us but don't have the time to volunteer? 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