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Home My WebLink About2020-04-01 Select Board Packet1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Thursday, March 12, 2020 4:00 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Don't support new position of Human Rights Manager (Sent by Christine Derse, derselowry@verizon.net) Hello Select Board, Christine Derse (derselowry@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: I am emailing to say that I do not support the creation of a position of Human Rights Manager for the Town of Reading. My husband, David Lowry, and I do not support tax payer dollars paying for such a position at this time, or in the foreseeable future. Thank you. Christine Derse 40 Covey Hill Rd. Reading, MA 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:30 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Select Board Meeting (Sent by Donna Beaulieu, dbeau1113@yahoo.com) Hello Select Board, Donna Beaulieu (dbeau1113@yahoo.com) 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: Dear Select board, I am writing to you requesting you hold your next regular meeting on Tuesday, 3/31/2020. It is imperative that you follow the Town Charter and represent the Town of Reading by acting responsibly. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:23 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] meetings and recall (Sent by Mark Beckley, mark@greenmachinecompany.com) Hello Select Board, Mark Beckley (mark@greenmachinecompany.com) 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: To the select board, Please note that delays, obstructions and obfuscations are the reasons for this recall! Lets not have more of the same! Do your jobs and remember that you represent the entire town including those who did not vote for you, not just the political action committee that got you elected. Mark Beckley 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:LeLacheur, Bob Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:50 PM To:Delios, Jean; Schaeffer, Erin; Mercier, Julie; Burns, Greg; Clark, David; Doherty, John; Emmy Dove; Jackson, Paul; LeLacheur, Bob Cc:Reading - Selectboard Subject:FW: DLS Alert: Guidance on the Continuation of Ongoing Construction Projects Good afternoon, I know some Select Board members have been asked so they are included on this email. Here's something we can use to respond to questions or complaints about local construction projects continuing. As I mentioned, Lt. Gov Polito made this very clear on a conf call yesterday. Click on the 'here' link below. Thanks, Bob From: DLS Alerts [dls_alerts@dor.state.ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:41 PM To: LeLacheur, Bob Subject: DLS Alert: Guidance on the Continuation of Ongoing Construction Projects Guidance on the Continuation of Ongoing Construction Projects Click here for guidance from Governor's Chief Legal Counsel Robert Ross on ongoing construction projects in cities and towns. 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@dor.state.ma.us. 2 This email was sent to blelacheur@ci.reading.ma.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Massachusetts Department of Revenue · 100 Cambridge St Ste 700 · Boston, MA 02114-2509 · USA 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:LeLacheur, Bob Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:52 PM To:Vanessa Alvarado Selectboard Cc:Reading - Selectboard Subject:Re: Corona virus concerns within the town employees Command is meeting tomorrow morning to discuss. Some actions have been taken and more will follow next Monday. The employees you have heard from are at the DPW garage, and they have chosen to email instead of speaking to mgmt when given that chance. The local area AFSCME union rep has expressed surprise at their approach. Emotions running high everywhere. Be calm, be safe. I will be contacting all employees tomorrow afternoon and send a copy to the Board. Thanks, Bob Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2020, at 12:59 PM, Vanessa Alvarado Selectboard <alvaradoselectboard@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Bob, Can you please give the board an update on how we're handling the town hall and DPW staff? I understand that they are all (or mostly all) still coming in daily. What is the timeline for implementing staggered/reduced shifts and remote work? Is there something impeding your ability to proceed? I want to ensure you have what you need to move quickly. I'm concerned about this many critical town staff being in contact with each other. Thanks. Best, Vanessa On Thu, Mar 19, 2020, 8:29 AM Menezes, Arthur <amenezes@ci.reading.ma.us> wrote: Bob, Is there a plan being constructed to notify employees about other employees who are in quarantine because of contact with confirmed cases? We have received word from one employee that she is self quarantining due to family exposure, i have union members asking me for more info and what the towns plan is to notify employees about these cases. Also employees are looking for your approval to be able to use their sick time and not just vacation time to take off of work if they don't feel comfortable. Thank you Arthur Menezes 617-438-0797<tel:617-438-0797> DPW union chapter chair 2 Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone ------ Original message------ From: Jamie Eulie Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2020 11:40 AM To: LeLacheur, Bob; Cc: Alvarado, Vanessa;Bacci, Carlo;Kinsella, Jane;Vlasuk, Laura;Herrick, Karen;Dockser, Mark;Landry, Anne;Saunders, Caitlin;Huggins, Joe;Strazzere, George;Isbell, Peter;Hannaford, Mike;Cole, Christopher;Cabuzzi, Kevin;Delios, Jean;Davis, John;Reinhart, Peter;constituent.services@state.ma.us;dphwebmail@massmail.state.ma.us;Menezes, Arthur;boe812@yahoo.com;cwilliams@afscme93.org;Beck, Robert;Holmes, Derek;Perkins, Judi; Subject:RE: Corona virus concerns within the town employees I thought with the way this was being handled and the fact that this a state of emergency it would be best if brought to the direct attention of town officials. Also our union reached out to you Bob Monday night and is still waiting for a response. I’ll CC H.R. on this now since you see it necessary. I have reattached my letter. Thanks, Jamie Eulie From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:23 AM To: Jamie Eulie <jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us> Cc: Alvarado, Vanessa <vanessa.alvarado@ci.reading.ma.us>; Bacci, Carlo <carlo.bacci@ci.reading.ma.us>; Kinsella, Jane <jkinsella@ci.reading.ma.us>; Vlasuk, Laura <lvlasuk@ci.reading.ma.us>; Herrick, Karen <karen.herrick@ci.reading.ma.us>; Dockser, Mark <mark.dockser@ci.reading.ma.us>; Landry, Anne <anne.landry@ci.reading.ma.us>; Saunders, Caitlin <csaunders@ci.reading.ma.us>; Huggins, Joe <jhuggins@ci.reading.ma.us>; Strazzere, George <gstrazzere@ci.reading.ma.us>; Isbell, Peter <pisbell@ci.reading.ma.us>; Hannaford, Mike <mhannaford@ci.reading.ma.us>; Cole, Christopher <ccole@ci.reading.ma.us>; Cabuzzi, Kevin <kcabuzzi@ci.reading.ma.us>; Delios, Jean <jdelios@ci.reading.ma.us>; Davis, John <jdavis@ci.reading.ma.us>; Reinhart, Peter <preinhart@ci.reading.ma.us>; constituent.services@state.ma.us; dphwebmail@massmail.state.ma.us; Menezes, Arthur <amenezes@ci.reading.ma.us>; boe812@yahoo.com; cwilliams@afscme93.org Subject: Re: Corona virus concerns within the town employees Jamie - have you brought any concerns to HR? I don’t see them listed here and this is the first I’m hearing this? Thanks, Bob Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2020, at 11:09 AM, Jamie Eulie <jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us<mailto:jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us>> wrote: Please see the attached letter voicing my concern and the concern of the other employees working here. -Jamie Eulie (978)-886-1307 3 jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us<mailto:jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us> <Response to Virus.doc> 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:LeLacheur, Bob Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 10:05 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:important news Good evening, Shortly the Board of Health will announce the following on the Town's website and through school distribution channels: "As of March 18, 2020, the Town of Reading has one presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The Health Department and Town officials are working with State officials to communicate with those who may have had close contact with this presumptive case to reduce any spread of illness. Close contact includes those who have spent a period of more than 15 minutes at a time within 6 feet of the person, and/or had contact with respiratory secretions. Officials have contacted individuals believed to be within close contact with the presumptive positive case. Please review our town Covid-19 webpage for more information, FAQ’s, and more guidance. https://www.readingma.gov/public-health-services/news/information-on-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/” Thanks, Bob 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:LeLacheur, Bob Sent:Monday, March 16, 2020 4:32 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:meeting status Good afternoon, Two press releases will be forthcoming that I’d ask members to read. Effective tomorrow, Town Hall is closed to the public at the request of the Board of Health – for example. Tomorrow night the Board will take up an abbreviated agenda – everything scheduled through the 8pm Hearing on parking. The only action you will be asked to take there is for a 6-month continuation of what we have now for January- June, and then to continue the Hearing to April 14th at 8pm. The meeting should adjourn shortly after 8pm. If any members are uncomfortable attending in person, we have remote dial-in available. Please let me know as soon as possible on what your plans are. I would ask that members sit separately throughout the room – 2 or 3 up front, the rest in the front row of the ‘audience’. Thanks, Bob Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us 781-942-9043 (Fax 9071) Town Hall hours 7:30am-5:30pm MWTh; 7:30am-7:00pm T; closed Friday Please remember when writing or responding that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that general email is a public record 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:20 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Selectboard meeting 3/31/2020 (Sent by Bobbie Bottticelli, Bobbie.botticelli@gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Bobbie Bottticelli (Bobbie.botticelli@gmail.com) 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: I request that the SB have the regularly scheduled meeting on 3/31/20. As the governing board of Reading there are major issues needing to be addressed.. Procrastination is not in the best interest of the Reading Citizens. Thank you Bobbie Botticelli 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Tuesday, March 17, 2020 3:37 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Reading gas leaks audit (Sent by Susan Bowe, Sbowepaw5@gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Susan Bowe (Sbowepaw5@gmail.com) 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: Dear Select Board Members and Town Manager Mr. LeLacheur, Jr., Tonight, amid coronavirus concerns, I respectfully ask that you give the residents of Reading an update on contracting with the professional gas leaks consultant to begin our audit of gas leaks in Reading, as outlined in the gas leaks audit article I supported and the Select Board passed at Town Meeting last fall. Thank you, Susan Bowe 15 Brewer Lane 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:13 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] RAESJ proposal (Sent by Brook Chipman, bwchipman60@gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Brook Chipman (bwchipman60@gmail.com) 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: I am writing to express my opposition to recent efforts to establish a Reading Alliance for Equity and Social Justice (RAESJ), specifically under the control of the Board of Library Trustees (BoLT). I am further opposed to this RAESJ having a full-time, paid executive director. In my opinion, creating this RAESJ under BoLT will result in a group that will be less accountable to the citizenry and more likely to engage in divisive matters driven by over-reactive concerns of a few residents. The current Human Relations Advisory Council (HRAC), that reports to the Select Board, is adequate to address current community's needs in such matters, and to keep Reading a welcoming and safe place for all residents and visitors. I suggest the Select Board show leadership in this matter by immediately working to end efforts on this RAESJ proposal, and instead concentrate even more on delivering core municipal services. Doing so is even more important during this current coronavirus emergency. The BoLT should also steer away from this RAESJ proposal and concentrate on its core library responsibilities. BTW, I am willing to be considered for one of the vacancies on the HRAC. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Monday, March 16, 2020 5:53 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Gas Leaks!! (Sent by Lucinda Damon-Bach, ldamonbach@gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Lucinda Damon-Bach (ldamonbach@gmail.com) 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: Dear Select Board Members, I am very concerned about the gas leaks in Reading--last fall I smelled gas frequently as I walked on Main Street (near Whitelam Books) and now and then on my own Gould St. These leaks make me very nervous anxious, especially with the horrific example of Lowell still in recent memory. Please do not delay scheduling the gas leaks audit approved last November, especially since the ground is now thawing! I count on you to make Reading as healthy as possible, for my child, and for us. Sincerely, Lucinda Damon-Bach 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:49 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Alvarado Recall (Sent by Don DeHart, dondehart1@comcast.net) Hello Select Board, Don DeHart (dondehart1@comcast.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: I assume the SB will post notice by Thursday, the 26th, for their meeting for the 31st, with the Recall on its agenda. I am requesting the Board forward this request to the Town Manager. Don DeHart 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:16 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Meeting 3/31/20 (Sent by Keith D'Entremont, kdentt24@verizon.net) Hello Select Board, Keith D'Entremont (kdentt24@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: I feel that the Select Board as a sufficient number of issues to address, specifically as it relates to the towns plan and response to the coronavirus crisis, and also the Select Board duties to notify Vanessa Alvarado by mail of the certified Petition to Recall. I request that a Select Board, observing social distancing guidelines, meet on March 31, 2020 to review, discuss and take action on the items referenced. Thank you, for your attention to this matter Sincerely, Keith D'Entremont 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:DLS Alerts <dls_alerts@dor.state.ma.us> Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 5:06 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:DLS Alert: Communicating with DLS To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. How to Communicate with DLS During the Current State of Emergency The Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s Division of Local Services remains committed to supporting cities and towns during the current declared state of emergency. To streamline incoming communications, we have temporarily suspended telephone services including our DLSlaw attorney hotline and email. We ask all local officials and those working on behalf of municipalities to consult with your local counsel for legal advice. For urgent municipal finance and regulatory compliance questions, please email us at COVID19DLS@dor.state.ma.us. Before submitting questions, please check the DLS website and review our DLS Alerts notifications as they are our primary means of providing the most up-to-date information. We will make every effort to review and respond in a timely fashion. DLS will continue to provide updates and information through our DLS Alerts notification system. 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This email was sent to selectmen@ci.reading.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 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:DLS Alerts <dls_alerts@dor.state.ma.us> Sent:Friday, March 20, 2020 11:56 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:DLS Alert: Emergency Expenditures Related to COVID-19 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Bulletin 2020-1: Emergency Expenditures Related to COVID-19 The Division of Local Services has issued Bulletin 2020-1 regarding Emergency Expenditures Related to COVID-19 under G.L. c. 44, § 31 and Emergency Short-term Borrowing under G.L. c. 44, § 8(9). Please click here to view this important information. 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@dor.state.ma.us. This email was sent to selectmen@ci.reading.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 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:DLS Alerts <dls_alerts@dor.state.ma.us> Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:16 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:DLS Alert: Governor Files Legislation with Municipal Relief Relating to COVID-19 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Governor Files Legislation with Municipal Governance Language Related to COVID-19 Today, the Baker-Polito administration filed legislation including sections to provide relief to municipalities and school districts relating to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. For full text of the bill (HD. 4974), please click here. To stay informed, please bookmark the DLS Covid-19 Resources and Guidance for Municipal Officials page. 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@dor.state.ma.us. This email was sent to selectmen@ci.reading.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 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:41 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Covid19 fields closed or not? (Sent by Cher Ehl, Cherehl@protonmail.com) Hello Select Board, Cher Ehl (Cherehl@protonmail.com) 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: Town Playgrounds, Fields, and Athletic Courts Closed by people ignoring the posted signs and climbing over the fences. Residents need to take this seriously as our healthcare system is strained and people are dying. I can’t believe the ignorance of some residents, adults and youths. Please allow the board of health and police to take more severe action against violators. Thank you and keep Reading safe. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:46 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Please keep Reading safe (Sent by Cher Ehl, Cherehl@protonmail.com) Hello Select Board, Cher Ehl (Cherehl@protonmail.com) 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: Town Playgrounds, Fields, and Athletic Courts Closed by BoH yet every day when I pass the high school athletic fields they are being used by people ignoring the posted signs and climbing over the fences. Residents need to take this seriously as our healthcare system is strained and people are dying. I can’t believe the ignorance of some residents, adults and youths. Please allow the board of health and police to take more severe action against violators. Thank you and keep Reading safe. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3:32 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] The Select Board needs to meet on 3/31/2020 (Sent by Dan Ensminger, danensminger@comcast.net) Hello Select Board, Dan Ensminger (danensminger@comcast.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: Dear Select Board Members, and Town Manager - The Select Board needs to reinstate its cancelled 3/31/2020 meeting to act on the following agenda items: 1) Update from the Town Manager / Board of Health on the town’s response to the Coronavirus. Your televised meeting on 3/31 will provide an important and timely channel for townspeople to hear this information firsthand from the Town Manager and other officials 2) Consider any and all actions required by the Board to fight spread of the virus, such as rescinding the single-use plastic bag ban during the state of emergency. While the Town Manager or Board of Health may have the plenary authority to do this, it would look good if the Town's chief executive board took leadership on this issue as a means of preventing the spread of the virus, as has the City of Boston and numerous other Massachusetts municipalities 3) Pursuant to Section 8.11 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, fulfill your duty as Select Board members by acting to “forthwith” notify Vanessa Alvarado by certified mail of the petition signed by over 2,200 Reading voters demanding her recall. The Town Clerk has reported that this certification and all petitions were sent to the Select Board on 3/19/2020 Chairman Dockser, I urge you to call for this meeting to be posted and an agenda to issue, before the deadline of 5 pm tomorrow, Thursday, March 26. Dan Ensminger 6 Oakland Road 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Jamie Eulie Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:40 AM To:LeLacheur, Bob Cc:Alvarado, Vanessa; Bacci, Carlo; Kinsella, Jane; Vlasuk, Laura; Herrick, Karen; Dockser, Mark; Landry, Anne; Saunders, Caitlin; Huggins, Joe; Strazzere, George; Isbell, Peter; Hannaford, Mike; Cole, Christopher; Cabuzzi, Kevin; Delios, Jean; Davis, John; Reinhart, Peter; constituent.services@state.ma.us; dphwebmail@massmail.state.ma.us; Menezes, Arthur; boe812@yahoo.com; cwilliams@afscme93.org; Beck, Robert; Holmes, Derek; Perkins, Judi Subject:RE: Corona virus concerns within the town employees Attachments:Response to Virus.doc I thought with the way this was being handled and the fact that this a state of emergency it would be best if brought to the direct attention of town officials. Also our union reached out to you Bob Monday night and is still waiting for a response. I’ll CC H.R. on this now since you see it necessary. I have reattached my letter. Thanks, Jamie Eulie From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:23 AM To: Jamie Eulie <jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us> Cc: Alvarado, Vanessa <vanessa.alvarado@ci.reading.ma.us>; Bacci, Carlo <carlo.bacci@ci.reading.ma.us>; Kinsella, Jane <jkinsella@ci.reading.ma.us>; Vlasuk, Laura <lvlasuk@ci.reading.ma.us>; Herrick, Karen <karen.herrick@ci.reading.ma.us>; Dockser, Mark <mark.dockser@ci.reading.ma.us>; Landry, Anne <anne.landry@ci.reading.ma.us>; Saunders, Caitlin <csaunders@ci.reading.ma.us>; Huggins, Joe <jhuggins@ci.reading.ma.us>; Strazzere, George <gstrazzere@ci.reading.ma.us>; Isbell, Peter <pisbell@ci.reading.ma.us>; Hannaford, Mike <mhannaford@ci.reading.ma.us>; Cole, Christopher <ccole@ci.reading.ma.us>; Cabuzzi, Kevin <kcabuzzi@ci.reading.ma.us>; Delios, Jean <jdelios@ci.reading.ma.us>; Davis, John <jdavis@ci.reading.ma.us>; Reinhart, Peter <preinhart@ci.reading.ma.us>; constituent.services@state.ma.us; dphwebmail@massmail.state.ma.us; Menezes, Arthur <amenezes@ci.reading.ma.us>; boe812@yahoo.com; cwilliams@afscme93.org Subject: Re: Corona virus concerns within the town employees Jamie - have you brought any concerns to HR? I don’t see them listed here and this is the first I’m hearing this? Thanks, Bob Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2020, at 11:09 AM, Jamie Eulie <jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us> wrote: Please see the attached letter voicing my concern and the concern of the other employees working here. -Jamie Eulie (978)-886-1307 jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us 2 <Response to Virus.doc> 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:16 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Town COVID-19 Response (Sent by Scott Freeman, scottfreems@gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Scott Freeman (scottfreems@gmail.com) 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: Dear Select Board, I commend the orders that you have been involved in issuing this far. However, they fall far short of what is appropriate for this stage of the pandemic. Please be aware that I am not speaking from a place of just "reading the news." I am a PhD educated Biologist who was trained in pandemic response at the FDA. What we have is a situation where the Federal Government is only providing guidance, and the Commonwealth is providing some orders but primarily pivoting to local authorities to invoke orders based on the reality on the ground. With all due respect, the town of Reading is receiving a failing grade. While I applaud the orders that have be en issued, it is really too little too late. For example, myself (and I'm sure others) tried to convince the school district to close a week earlier than it did. What happened during that week? A parent of two kids at two Reading schools was COVID-19+ during that week. Too little too late. I implore you to take drastic actions and put strict orders in place (and ensure that they are enforced) to protect our entire community. If you need to meet more frequently, do it. This is unprecedented. I know that one of the members of the board is trying to drag some of the rest of the Board into reality, but what about our two newest Select Board members? You both had extremely intense and hard fought campaigns. If you thought you could slow down into a cushy Board seat now, you were wrong. The community is watching. Please don't make my point be made by disaster come this weekend. Sincerely, Scott Freeman 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:36 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Next Select Board Meeting (Sent by Gary J. Hart, hartgj@gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Gary J. Hart (hartgj@gmail.com) 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 a Reading citizen and taxpayer, I request that our Select Board meet on 9/31/2020. You have too many important issues to discuss and decide for us. Please do not play politics or a game of manipulation with the people. It is not fair. It is not right. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Friday, March 20, 2020 10:44 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] New role with Chronicle (Sent by Robert Holmes, robertholmes630 @gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Robert Holmes (robertholmes630@gmail.com) 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: Greetings to all from a longtime resident and a new member of the Reading Chronicle staff. As some of you may remember, after leaving the Boston Globe Sports Department in 2016, I began covering the town for Patch. My Patch days ended in October but I'm here to tell you I'm back ... in case you didn't see Wednesday's Chronicle. I planned on saying hello Tuesday night but with three of you calling in, that didn't happen. So here's the deal. Officially I'm a freelancer for the Chronicle. I'm tasked with writing 2 stories a week on something related to what you guys are doing. Obviously when you meet, that would be one of my stories. The non-meeting stories are wide open for anything and I'd love to get hear from you guys if you think there's something that needs coverage. For example, if one of you is running the Boston Marathon to raise money for a charity ... let me know. If one of you is working with a town club/group that has event that's coming up that needs some pub ... let me know. These stories can be related to town government ... or not ... as long as the board (or a member) has something to do with it. My most recent story (appearing today I believe), is with Carlo, focusing on challenges presented by virus for small business owners. Over the weekend I'll be chatting with Jonathan Barnes about the art boxes. And I'm looking for a second story next week. So good luck to all, including the new folks. And I look forward to seeing and hearing from you all in the future. Stay healthy! 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:LeLacheur, Bob Sent:Saturday, March 21, 2020 12:35 PM To:Saunders, Caitlin; LaVerde, Jacquelyn Subject:FW: Comments re: parking Attachments:Select Board March 15, 2020-1.docx for the April 14th SB packet From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 12:32 PM To: Naomi Kaufman Subject: RE: Comments re: parking Thanks Naomi - last week the Board continued the discussion on parking to April 14th, and approved an extension of existing rules through December 31, 2020 instead of June 30, 2020, in case they cannot implement changes sooner. Yes your email either was or will be a part of their meeting packet, offhand I'm not sure which :-). Be safe! Thanks, Bob From: Naomi Kaufman [njk0000@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 12:25 PM To: LeLacheur, Bob Subject: Comments re: parking Hi, Bob - I sent a copy of this email via the town website, and didn't receive any notice back indicating it was received. Just in case it didn't make it to you and the Select Board, I'm attaching it here. Thanks - hope you and are family are safe and healthy. Naomi Naomi Kaufman email: njk0000@gmail.com mobile: +1 612.220.4844 March 15, 2020 Town of Reading Select Board Via email and USPS Tom Quintal and Naomi Kaufman tomquintal@gmail.com and njk0000@gmail.com 64 Woburn Street Reading MA 01867 Subject: Safety Measures Proposed for Parking Near Residential Driveways As raised and discussed with the Select Board at the February 4, 2020, Select Board meeting, with input from Reading Police Department Officers and residents in attendance, the increased use of on-street parking within dangerous proximity of residential driveways on Woburn Street is a street safety hazard that requires action and remedy. At that Select Board meeting it was noted that Reading’s Traffic and Parking Regulations do not currently address this situation. The Street Safety Hazard: When vehicles are parked too closely to driveway entrances/exits, the parked vehicles obstruct visibility of drivers exiting the driveway. The heavy traffic that Woburn Street experiences along with this obstructed visibility has caused and will continue to cause “near miss” collisions, a hazardous situation for the vehicles traveling on Woburn Street, the cars parked on-street, and the vehicle exiting the driveway. It is inevitable there will be vehicle crashes. Two Reading Police Department Officers who observed the situation on Woburn Street firsthand in September 2019 agreed that a safety issue exists, and corrective action is needed. Michael Scouten, Reading’s Traffic and Safety Office has voiced his agreement on several occasions. With anticipated increases in vehicle traffic from nearby multi-unit buildings on Lincoln/Prescott, on Sanborn Street, and the overall growth and popularity of the Town of Reading, this street safety hazard will inevitably worsen. Two Proposed Actions (outlined below): 1. Modify Reading’s Traffic and Parking Regulations to restrict parking within six feet of each side of a driveway. It appears that this can be accomplished with modification to Article 5, Section 5.1 General Restrictions - All Streets, which currently reads: No person shall park a vehicle in any of the following places: • within an intersection • upon any sidewalk • upon any crosswalk • upon a roadway in a business or residential district where parking is permitted unless • both wheels on the curb side of the vehicle are within twelve inches of the curb or edge of the roadway, except where angle parking is required March 15, 2020 Safety Measures Proposed for Parking Nea r Residential Driveways Page 2 of 2 • upon any roadway where the parking of a vehicle will not leave a clear and unobstructed lane at least ten feet wide for passing traffic • upon or in front of any private road or driveway without consent of the owner of said private road or driveway • upon any street or highway within twenty feet of an intersecting way For example, the seventh bullet could be modified to state: • upon or in front of or within six feet of each side of any private road or driveway, without consent of the owner of said private road or driveway 2. In this situation, when requested by a Reading resident, create Official Street Markings: a. painted solid white lines, b. at a 45-degree angle, c. spaced in the typical/usual pattern to indicate a no-parking zone d. on each side of the driveway, e. extending six feet to each side of the driveway. Marking no-parking zones with painted lines as described above is preferable to creating marked parking spaces on the street, or the use of additional street signage. Thank you for your attention to this request. We will attend the Select Board meeting scheduled to be held on March 17, 2020 to discuss and hopefully gain the Board’s appreciation of the road safety hazard and support for the above corrective measures. Sincerely, Tom Quintal and Naomi Kaufman 64 Woburn Street Reading, MA 01867 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:49 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] 3/31 meeting (Sent by Sandra LaMontagne, sandra.lamontagne@gmail.com) Hello Select Board, Sandra LaMontagne (sandra.lamontagne@gmail.com) 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: I am requesting that the Select Board hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 31st. Sandy LaMontagne 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:37 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Select Board meeting (Sent by Joan Lepore , Jmslepore@comcast.net) Hello Select Board, Joan Lepore (Jmslepore@comcast.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: I am emailing to request that the Select Board should meet next week 3/31 (observing social distancing guidelines, of course), Joan Lepore 142 Salem Street 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Lynn Landes, Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce <lynn@rnrchamber.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:05 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:You CAN make a difference to our local businesses! To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. March 18, 2020 Membership News We want to let you know what our members are doing to keep serving you and what you can do to keep supporting them. We are creating a COVID-19 business resource page to our website and will have the framework done by tomorrow and will share an email with the link. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Fitness Within has limited class sizes and clients must wash their hands before exercising Bark n' Roll Canine Care is open for dog daycare and providing outdoor dog exercise! Clients are not able to access the building. Please book in advance and we will doggie valet to and from your car with gloved hands and our own equipment. Christopher's is offering delivery services The Horseshoe Grille is offering delivery services Aine's is open from 12 am - 4pm with online orders and curbside delivery Calereso's is open and re-stocking daily Whitelam Books is open for order delivery/curbside pickup only 2 Codewiz will have online classes PhiT, LLC will be switching to virtual PT and wellness consults and are also offering online classes Columbo's Open for pickup and Delivery regular hours. No contact delivery upon Request. Order online or call 781 944 1006 Harrow's Open for pick up The Chocolate Truffle Curbside pickup, home delivery and shipping Robert Slocum Allstate offices are remaining open at this time and we have a continuity plan in place, so if any office must close for any reason, we can help our customers via phone and email for everything they may need Pamplemousse is limiting their hours from 11am to 5pm. We are still open for take out and food is available through GrubHub and DoorDash. We are also making plans to offer beer, wine, liquor, cheese and grocery deliveries in the area. Menu can be found here. $5 Delivery fee for orders in Reading. Wakefield, North Reading, Stoneham and Wilmington $10 delivery fee. Free delivery over $100. Means Business for Computers is still taking appointments for remote services Bertucci's Reading is open for takeout and free delivery Dos Lobos is offering take out and free delivery. 50% of all gift card sales will go directly to staff to help eliminate some of the burden they will face in the coming weeks. Order gift cards here Joe Fish is offering take out and free delivery. 50% of all gift card sales will go directly to the staff to help eliminate some of the burden they will face in the coming weeks. Order gift cards here A Class Act Limousine is open and available for anything you need. Heads Up- MelroseWakefield (formerly Hallmark Health) is closing its Reading New Crossing Road location because the staff is needed at the hosptial due to increased volume. For urgent care services, patients are being asked to please visit Urgent Care at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, located at 170 Governors Avenue. 3 Open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. every day and, for their convenience, they can reserve a spot online at melrosewakefield.org/urgent. Please email your plans and we will share on social media and in our newsletter. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Lynn Landes Administrative Assistant Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce PO Box 771 Reading, MA 01867 CONTACT US To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Facebook To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 771, Reading, MA 01867 Unsubscribe selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by lynn@rnrchamber.com in collaboration with To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today. Try email marketing for free today! 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:49 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Board Meeting not yet scheduled for next week? (Sent by Robert L Mandell, rlmandell@aol.com) Hello Select Board, Robert L Mandell (rlmandell@aol.com) 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: The Board must meet to discuss the recall of Ms. Alvarado as outlined in the Town Charter Section 8.11. Why has this not been scheduled? 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Marketing <marketing@usab-lending.com> Sent:Monday, March 23, 2020 11:18 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[POSSIBLY SPAM] Trearsurer | Virus Stimulus Update March 2020 Importance:Low Hi Business Owner, We will continue to responsibly fund small businesses that are the heartbeat of this economy and country Businesses everywhere, face unimaginable hardships and sacrifices to ensure the safety and health of us all. This interruption of our way of life has severely affected everyone in every which way. During this unprecedented and uncertain time, our mission and core values have not and will not change- to help small businesses just like Trearsurer as much as we can. We are still funding businesses that continue to operate and we have lowered our rates to 3.6% on our lines of credit to help stimulate small business for the month of March 2020. If you are in the market for a line of credit during the downturn please reach out to me anytime. To get a fast free quote please click here to speed up the process. David Adams Sales Manager (866) 251-3595 To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. USA Biz Lending Co. 1801 Century Park East, Los Angeles, CA 90067 If you would like to stop email from us in the future, please opt-out To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:44 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Next Select Board meeting (Sent by Tom McGrath, tmcgrath1 @comcast.net) Hello Select Board, Tom McGrath (tmcgrath1@comcast.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: Dear Select Board Members. I am hoping and expecting that you will schedule a Board meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. sincerely, Thomas J McGrath 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Menezes, Arthur Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:29 AM To:Jamie Eulie; LeLacheur, Bob Cc:Alvarado, Vanessa; Bacci, Carlo; Kinsella, Jane; Vlasuk, Laura; Herrick, Karen; Dockser, Mark; Landry, Anne; Saunders, Caitlin; Huggins, Joe; Strazzere, George; Isbell, Peter; Hannaford, Mike; Cole, Christopher; Cabuzzi, Kevin; Delios, Jean; Davis, John; Reinhart, Peter; constituent.services@state.ma.us; dphwebmail@massmail.state.ma.us; boe812 @yahoo.com; cwilliams@afscme93.org; Beck, Robert; Holmes, Derek; Perkins, Judi Subject:Re: Corona virus concerns within the town employees Bob, Is there a plan being constructed to notify employees about other employees who are in quarantine because of contact with confirmed cases? We have received word from one employee that she is self quarantining due to family exposure, i have union members asking me for more info and what the towns plan is to notify employees about these cases. Also employees are looking for your approval to be able to use their sick time and not just vacation time to take off of work if they don't feel comfortable. Thank you Arthur Menezes 617-438-0797 DPW union chapter chair Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone ------ Original message------ From: Jamie Eulie Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2020 11:40 AM To: LeLacheur, Bob; Cc: Alvarado, Vanessa;Bacci, Carlo;Kinsella, Jane;Vlasuk, Laura;Herrick, Karen;Dockser, Mark;Landry, Anne;Saunders, Caitlin;Huggins, Joe;Strazzere, George;Isbell, Peter;Hannaford, Mike;Cole, Christopher;Cabuzzi, Kevin;Delios, Jean;Davis, John;Reinhart, Peter;constituent.services@state.ma.us;dphwebmail@massmail.state.ma.us;Menezes, Arthur;boe812@yahoo.com;cwilliams@afscme93.org;Beck, Robert;Holmes, Derek;Perkins, Judi; Subject:RE: Corona virus concerns within the town employees I thought with the way this was being handled and the fact that this a state of emergency it would be best if brought to the direct attention of town officials. Also our union reached out to you Bob Monday night and is still waiting for a response. I’ll CC H.R. on this now since you see it necessary. I have reattached my letter. Thanks, Jamie Eulie From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:23 AM To: Jamie Eulie <jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us> Cc: Alvarado, Vanessa <vanessa.alvarado@ci.reading.ma.us>; Bacci, Carlo <carlo.bacci@ci.reading.ma .us>; Kinsella, Jane <jkinsella@ci.reading.ma.us>; Vlasuk, Laura <lvlasuk@ci.reading.ma.us>; Herrick, Karen <karen.herrick@ci.reading.ma.us>; Dockser, Mark <mark.dockser@ci.reading.ma.us>; Landry, Anne <anne.landry@ci.reading.ma.us>; Saunders, Caitlin <csaunders@ci.reading.ma.us>; Huggins, Joe <jhuggins@ci.reading.ma.us>; Strazzere, George <gstrazzere@ci.reading.ma.us>; Isbell, Peter <pisbell@ci.reading.ma.us>; Hannaford, Mike <mhannaford@ci.reading.ma.us>; Cole, Christopher <ccole@ci.reading.ma.us>; Cabuzzi, Kevin <kcabuzzi@ci.reading.ma.us>; Delios, Jean <jdelios@ci.reading.ma.us>; Davis, 2 John <jdavis@ci.reading.ma.us>; Reinhart, Peter <preinhart@ci.reading.ma.us>; constituent.services@state.ma.us; dphwebmail@massmail.state.ma.us; Menezes, Arthur <amenezes@ci.reading.ma.us>; boe812@yahoo.com; cwilliams@afscme93.org Subject: Re: Corona virus concerns within the town employees Jamie - have you brought any concerns to HR? I don’t see them listed here and this is the first I’m hearing this? Thanks, Bob Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2020, at 11:09 AM, Jamie Eulie <jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us> wrote: Please see the attached letter voicing my concern and the concern of the other employees working here. -Jamie Eulie (978)-886-1307 jeulie@ci.reading.ma.us <Response to Virus.doc> 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:MA Municipal Assoc. <cpierce@mma.org> Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 11:58 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:DPH/MEMA Call Being Rescheduled DPH/MEMA COVID-19 Conference Call for Municipalities is being Rescheduled Our apologies to everyone who tried to access the DPH/MEMA COVID-19 call scheduled at 10 am this morning. MEMA arranged this call, but encountered technical difficulties with the phone lines and is now working as fast as possible to correct the problem. This was not a capacity issue - we are told there are enough lines to accommodate everyone. MEMA hopes to reschedule the call for this afternoon. We will notify you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. Candace Candace Pierce Director of Communications & Membership One Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 617-426-7272 x131 774-571-9299 (C) 617-695-1314 fax To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2 cpierce@mma.org | www.mma.org To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 | Email Us | View our website Unsubscribe from MMA Emails To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Higher Logic 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:MA Municipal Assoc. <cpierce@mma.org> Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:02 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:Reminder: Weekly COVID-19 DPH & MEMA Briefing Today: DPH/MEMA Conference Call on Covid-19 DPH/MEMA COVID-19 Conference Call for Municipalities March 19, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call Repeats Weekly: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call-in instructions below The MMA has arranged for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to hold a conference call briefing on COVID-19 (coronavirus) for MMA member cities and towns every Thursday, starting March 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. To access this call, dial: 1-857-232-0476 / Passcode: 399578 Key Department of Public Health officials will be speaking, including:  Aaron Gettinger—Coalitions Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Public Health  Dr. Katherine Fillo—Director of Clinical Quality Improvement, Massachusetts Department of Public Health  Kerin Milesky—Director, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management  Scott Cluett—Director, Office of Emergency Medical Services Listeners will be able to ask questions. To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2 Thanks, Candace Pierce Director of Communications & Membership One Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 617-426-7272 x131 774-571-9299 (C) 617-695-1314 fax cpierce@mma.org | www.mma.org To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 | Email Us | View our website Unsubscribe from MMA Emails To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Higher Logic 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:MA Municipal Assoc. <inichols@mma.org> Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:46 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:COVID-19 Resources for Select Boards Update from the MSA Dear Selectman Halsey, I hope that this email finds you and your family safe and in good health. I am writing to share some important resources with you that I hope may be of some use as you work hard to support your community and keep essential services flowing to residents during this uncertain time. First, please be sure to check out the MMA's COVID-19 Resource Page. This page is being continuously updated and aggregates information to help municipal leaders respond and continue their critical operations. I also wanted to call to your attention a recent article written by Stephanie Helm of the MassCyber Center with some guidance for cities and towns on cybersecurity and telework. As Stephanie points out, "as we modify our work practices to operate remotely, cybersecurity must continue to be an important element of municipal safety and security." Although we unfortunately had to cancel the March MSA meeting dedicated to this topic, we are hard at work on developing a webinar in partnership with the MassCyber Center that we will share more details about in the coming weeks! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Be well, Isabelle Isabelle Nichols Member Services Coordinator Massachusetts Municipal Association One Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2 Phone: 617-426-7272 x104 inichols@mma.org | @massmunicipal To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 | Email Us | View our website Unsubscribe from MMA Emails To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Higher Logic 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:MA Municipal Assoc. <cpierce@mma.org> Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:11 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:WeeklyCOVID-19 DPH & MEMA Briefing Today! Thursday: DPH/MEMA Conference Call on Covid-19 Rescheduled DPH/MEMA COVID-19 Conference Call for Municipalities TODAY!! March 19, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (Call Repeats Weekly: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) New Call-in instructions below Apologies! MEMA encountered technical difficulties (this was not a capacity issue!) this morning with its scheduled conference call briefing on COVID-19 and many were unable to access it. It has been rescheduled to 1:15 p.m. TODAY. MEMA has also just advised that this call is primarily about public safety. We may need to consider splitting the calls again in the future. Thanks for your patience as everyone tries to figure out the best way to communicate. To access this call, dial: 1-888-551-9584; Passcode: 9590884 Thanks, Candace Candace Pierce Director of Communications & Membership One Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2 617-426-7272 x131 774-571-9299 (C) 617-695-1314 fax cpierce@mma.org | www.mma.org To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 | Email Us | View our website Unsubscribe from MMA Emails To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Higher Logic 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:MA Municipal Assoc. <cpierce@mma.org> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:33 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:COVID-19 DPH & MEMA Briefing Update Thursday DPH/MEMA COVID-19 Briefing Call Important Update MMA has decided to no longer invite members to the MEMA/DPH update call on Thursdays. It has been clarified by MEMA and DPH that this call is more appropriate for first responders. MEMA currently sends an invite to this call to all town managers, police chiefs, fire chiefs, etc. For those of you who would still like to listen in, here is the call in information: MEMA/DPH COVID-19 Briefing Call for First Responders Thursday, March 26, at 1:15 pm: Call: 888-551-9584; Code: 9590884# We apologize for the confusion this has created. If you have any additional questions or have information to share please feel free to post them on MMA’s website in our COVID-19 resource area under the feedback tab. Please note that we have established a weekly call between the administration and lead agencies with all municipal CEO's, so please refer to your chief executives as another source of information. Thank you for your patience as we continue working to improve communications between the state and local government. And, thank you for all that you are doing to keep residents safe and operations moving in your communities during this anxious and uncertain time. We hope you and all of loved ones are healthy! Stay Well, Candace To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2 Candace Pierce Director of Communications and Membership One Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 617-426-7272 x131 617-695-1314 fax cpierce@mma.org | www.mma.org To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 | Email Us | View our website Unsubscribe from MMA Emails To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Higher Logic 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:MA Municipal Assoc. <cpierce@mma.org> Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 2:15 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:Weekly COVID-19 DPH & MEMA Briefing Thursday: DPH/MEMA Conference Call on Covid-19 DPH/MEMA COVID-19 Conference Call for Municipalities March 19, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call Repeats Weekly: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call-in instructions below The MMA has arranged for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to hold a conference call briefing on COVID-19 (coronavirus) for MMA member cities and towns every Thursday, starting March 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. To access this call, dial: 1-857-232-0476 / Passcode: 399578 Key Department of Public Health officials will be speaking, including:  Aaron Gettinger—Coalitions Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Public Health  Dr. Katherine Fillo—Director of Clinical Quality Improvement, Massachusetts Department of Public Health  Kerin Milesky—Director, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management  Scott Cluett—Director, Office of Emergency Medical Services Listeners will be able to ask questions. To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2 Thanks, Candace Pierce Director of Communications & Membership One Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 617-426-7272 x131 774-571-9299 (C) 617-695-1314 fax cpierce@mma.org | www.mma.org To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 | Email Us | View our website Unsubscribe from MMA Emails To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Higher Logic 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Massachusetts Municipal Association <alerts@mma.org> Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:54 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:John, Legislature is Seeking Comments on Town Meeting and Town Budget Legislation Please Send in Your Comments Today! LEGISLATURE SEEKING COMMENT ON GOV’S TOWN MEETING AND TOWN BUDGET LEGISLATION Please Let Legislative Leaders Know What You Need by Noon on Thursday, March 19 March 18, 2020 Dear John Halsey, The Legislature’s Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government is seeking comment from local officials on legislation (H. 4572) filed by the Governor to provide towns with flexibility in scheduling Town Meetings and approving and financing budgets for next year as the COVID-19 outbreak increasingly restricts local decision-making procedures. The Governor’s cover letter to the bill provides a summary of the provisions, which can be found here. In lieu of a formal public hearing on the bill, the Committee is asking officials and other interested parties to provide comment by email on the bill and other urgent concerns related to approving FY21 budgets. The Committee chairs are asking for comments to be emailed directly to them by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. The MMA is preparing comments based on what we’ve heard from municipal lawyers and town officials. The MMA is seeking the broadest possible flexibility and relief for To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 2 towns in setting new dates for Town Meetings and ensuring adequate town budgets can be in place by June 30th, even if Town Meeting cannot meet by then. There are many fiscal and operational challenges facing cities and towns due to the COVID-19 pandemic that will need to be addressed through additional legislation and Executive Branch action over the coming days. The purpose of this particular virtual hearing is to gather comment on Town Meetings and the FY21 budget approval process and financing issues. There will be other opportunities soon to provide the Committee with more wide-ranging comments about other challenges facing municipalities. Please email your comments directly to: House Chair Rep. James O'Day at james.o'day@mahouse.gov Senate Chair Sen. Becca Rausch at becca.rausch@masenate.gov To help make sure we stay current on the challenges you’re facing, please include the MMA in the cc line when you send the email: MMA Legislative Director John Robertson at jrobertson@mma.org Thank you! To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square Boston, MA 02110 (617) 426-7272 | Email Us | View our website Unsubscribe from MMA Legislative Alert Emails To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Higher Logic 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Mystic Valley Elder Services <shawn@www-mves.ccsend.com> on behalf of Mystic Valley Elder Services <doleary@mves.org> Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:00 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:A Special Announcement from The Beacon To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Email header A Message from Mystic Valley Elder Services Concerning COVID-19 Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) knows that the evolving and ever-changing news about Coronavirus COVID-19 is causing growing concerns for many. We want you to know that MVES is open for business and is working to be sure that our consumers continue to receive needed services, and to protect not only their health but also the health of our MVES staff and volunteers as well as other agency workers who provide services to our consumers. If our staff or consumers are not feeling well, there may be a temporary interruption or reduction in services. Be assured, MVES will always let consumers know if services will be interrupted, reduced or cannot be delivered. The wellbeing of our staff and consumers is our #1 goal. As of March 19, MVES is adhering to the following: We have adapted some program protocols to keep consumers, volunteers and staff safe We are in regular communications with our consumers. Our care managers are calling them on a regular basis to assess their well-being and need for services Under Governor Baker’s recommendations to protect the staff and public’s health and safety, we are not conducting home visits but are assessing our consumers’ needs through telephonic means We continue to accept calls and referrals via our online referral form and/or by calling our Information and Referral Dept. at 781-324-7705, x100 We continue to serve home delivered meals. We are delivering extra shelf- stable meals to our consumers and are exploring options in the event that there may be a shortage of meal delivery personnel or if a consumer with active COVID 19 is in need of nutrition supports We are operating with limited staff in the office environment as many can work remote, and practicing social distancing. MVES is in constant contact with the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Department of Public Health, and we are following their guidance as well as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended best practices. We are also in 2 close communication with our extensive network of in-home service provider agencies and our community partners to deliver services in a safe and effective manner. Here are a few things you can do to help keep yourself from getting sick: Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds Practice social distancing putting 6 feet between yourself and other people Avoid crowds of 10 or more and do not travel unless you must Avoid contact with people who are sick with a cold or flu symptoms If you feel sick or have a cough or fever, call your doctor. The Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak is a rapidly changing situation from a public health perspective and we are committed to keeping you informed. 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You can see it here ABOUT MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES Celebrating 45 Years of giving older adults their independence, Mystic Valley Elder Services is committed to working in partnership with you to build a tailored individualized care plan that best suits your needs. We help answer any questions you have and work with you and family members to make more informed decisions about the programs and services that ensure continued good health, improve your overall quality of life, and enable you to live independently for as long as possible. 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DONATE TODAY APPLY NOW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Mystic Valley Elder Services | 300 Commercial Street, #19, Malden, MA 02148 Unsubscribe selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by doleary@mves.org in collaboration with To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today. Try email marketing for free today! 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:MWRA Advisory Board <lenna.ostrodka@mwraadvisoryboard.com> Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:23 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:Reminder: Remote Access Public Hearing Today at 11:30 AM To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Public Hearing on the MWRA's Proposed FY21 CEB and CIP Reminder: today's public hearing at 11:30 AM is via remote access only. Consistent with Governor Baker’s emergency order, we will remotely hold our statutorily mandated public hearing on the MWRA’s Proposed FY21 Current Expense Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The public will be able to access the hearing by using the directions here: https://mwraadvisoryboard.com/publichearing/. ----- Please note: While the meeting portal will be open at 11:30 AM, you may not be able to log in for several minutes due to increased traffic on the GoToMeeting servers. We will likely begin the public hearing at or after 11:45 AM to account for this delay. We thank you for your patience. 2 ----- Full instructions for accessing GoToMeeting can be found here.  If you are using a mobile device, you will want to download the app in advance. 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MWRA Advisory Board | 617-788-2050 | mwra.ab@mwraadvisoryboard.com This email was sent to selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences MWRA Advisory Board · 100 1st Ave Bldg 39 · 4th Floor · Boston, MA 02129-2043 · USA 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:National Civic League <aac@ncl.org> Sent:Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:50 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:Creating Inclusive, Age-Friendly Communities To help protect your priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. AAC Promising Practices Webinar: Creating Inclusive, Age-Friendly Communities Join the National Civic League to learn about efforts to make communities more age-friendly. Wednesday, March 25th @ 2:00 pm MT (1:00 pm PT, 3:00 pm CT,4:00 pm ET) Register Now Webinar Description This webinar will feature Age-Friendly Champaign-Urbana and the Colorado State Director of AARP. 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Try email marketing for free today! 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Dennis Newman <dennewman@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday, March 17, 2020 8:04 PM To:Gemme, Laura Cc:LeLacheur, Bob; Reading - Selectboard Subject:Objection to Recall Petition Attachments:Scan 2020-3-17 19.10.58 1.pdf Dear Ms. Gemme, I represent Vanessa I. Alvarado. On March 11, 2020 I filed with your office an objection to the recall petition filed on February 20, 2020 because it fails to meet the requirements of Section 8.11.2 of the Reading Town Charter. I have attached a copy of that Objection. Please advise me as to what action you intend to take relative to this Objection. Also please advise as to whether you intend to certify or have certified any signatures on the petitions that I understand were filed with your office on or around March 12, 2012. If you do certify signatures, please send me copies immediately. Because of the Town Manager’s Emergency Order closing Town Hall to the public until at least March 27, please send electronically the requested copies for these petitions. Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 55B, Section 7, I reserve all rights to object to these signatures. Thank you to your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Dennis Newman DENNIS NEWMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 580 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 617-780-1793 Email: DenNewman@aol.com 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:Dennis Newman <dennewman@aol.com> Sent:Friday, March 20, 2020 7:01 AM To:Gemme, Laura Cc:LeLacheur, Bob; Reading - Selectboard Subject:Objection to Recall Petition & Request for Hearing Attachments:Scan 2020-3-20 06.57.50.pdf Dear Ms. Gemme, Thank you for forwarding me last night the copy of the certified copies of the recall petitions. Pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 55B, Section 7 attached is an Objection to these recall petitions and a request for a hearing on this Objection. In addition, please provide me electronically a report generated by the Central Voter Registry of everyone who signed the recall petition; and everyone who signed the original Affidavit. Thank you. Sincerely, Dennis Newman DENNIS NEWMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 580 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 617-780-1793 Email: DenNewman@aol.com 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:36 AM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Select Board Meeting (Sent by Sally Nitzsche, scnitzsche@verizon.net) Hello Select Board, Sally Nitzsche (scnitzsche@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: I hope the Select Board plans to meet on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. I also hope they have the written notification of Vanessa Valcaro of her Recall on the Agenda. I assume an update on Reading's response to Coronavirus will also be on the Agenda. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Sunday, March 22, 2020 2:24 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Covid19 Reading High stadium (Sent by Red Dingma, 01867readingma@gmail.com) Attachments:058dc677-d829-40d5-b890-0881fd2ff60c.png; e025dfef-28b8-41a4- be4b-4ce796cec517.png; ad395364-c0a0-47b5-9cd4-e6b846aa04d0.png Hello Select Board, Red Dingma (01867readingma@gmail.com) 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: Given that people are ignoring the posted signs perhaps it’s time to open schools and keep kids busy. Intentionally ignoring posted signs and responding with vulgarities when someone told them kindly that they perhaps didn’t see the sign. They have no respect for family members and the medical community. Thanks to the Reading police for responding promptly to disperse the people. 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:27 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Schedule a select board meeting on 3/31! (Sent by Linda Sheehan, Barlinda@aol.com) Hello Select Board, Linda Sheehan (Barlinda@aol.com) 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: Select board please schedule a meeting to discuss important issues next Tuesday, March 31st! 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:TEFRA Hearing Info <TEFRAHearingInfo@Massdevelopment.com> Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 2:51 PM To:'mayor@boston.gov'; 'Michelle.Wu@boston.gov'; 'city.council@boston.gov'; 'mayorcarlo.demaria@ci.everett.ma.us'; 'Councilors@ci.everett.ma.us'; 'mayor@cityofmalden.org'; 'citycouncil@cityofmalden.org'; 'mayor@medford-ma.gov'; 'ccmembers@medford-ma.gov'; 'mayorsoffice@cityofmelrose.org'; 'citycouncil@cityofmelrose.org'; 'townmanager@northandoverma.gov'; 'selectmen@northandoverma.gov'; Town Manager; Reading - Selectboard; 'Revere_mayor@revere.org'; 'pkeefe@revere.org'; 'scrabtree@saugus-ma.gov'; 'selectmen@saugus-ma.gov'; 'mayor@somvervillema.gov'; 'cityclerk@somervillema.gov'; 'Dsheehan@stoneham-ma.gov'; 'smacneill@stoneham-ma.gov'; 'smaio@wakefield.ma.us'; 'councilor.dombroski@wakefield.ma.us'; 'jhull@wilmingtonma.gov'; 'selectmen@wilmingtonma.gov'; 'townmanageroffice@town.winthrop.ma.us'; 'towncouncil@town.winthrop.ma.us'; 'sgalvin@cityofwoburn.com'; 'manderson@cityofwoburn.com'; 'wcampbell@cityofwoburn.com' Cc:mdraisen@mapc.org; 'tpark@mvpc.org'; bwoods@nmcog.org; CLMartin@mintz.com; 'sshea@mintz.com'; Wong, Benny Subject:TEFRA Notice: Wellforce, Inc. - April 7, 2020 Attachments:TEFRA Notice - Wellforce, Inc..pdf Importance:High Good afternoon. MassDevelopment is considering approval of a conduit bond financing for a project being undertaken by Wellforce, Inc. in the cities listed on the attached notice. By having MassDevelopment issue the bonds, they can be sold to investors at a lower interest rate because interest on the bonds is exempt from federal income tax. In connection with the proposed financing, MassDevelopment is holding a public hearing, as required by Section 147(f)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code, on April 7, 2020. The hearing is solely for the purpose of receiving comments, if any, from interested parties, and there will be no presentation on the project. Comments may also be provided to the Agency in writing or email prior to the meeting. A copy of the public hearing notice is attached. For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the borrower directly or the undersigned at 617-405-5253. As the Commonwealth’s finance and development authority, MassDevelopment helps municipalities with a variety of programs that promote economic development, including 2 financing and real estate programs. Should you or any of your colleagues have interest in reviewing these programs, my colleagues and I would be pleased to meet with you. Sincerely, Benny Wong Vice President 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Monday, March 16, 2020 10:09 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Gas leak audit update (Sent by Janée Tichy, jujube082303@yahoo.com) Hello Select Board, Janée Tichy (jujube082303@yahoo.com) 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: Hello, I am writing to ask that at your next Select Board meeting that you please give the residents of Reading an update on contracting with the professional gas leaks consultant to begin our audit of gas leaks in Reading, as outlined in the gas leaks audit article that I and so many other residents enthusiastically supported and the Select Board passed at Town Meeting last fall. Thank you. Sincerely, Janée Tichy 142 High Street 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Monday, March 16, 2020 1:07 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Gas Leaks Audit (Sent by Louise Ward, louiseward27@hotmail.com) Hello Select Board, Louise Ward (louiseward27@hotmail.com) 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: Dear Select Board Members and Town Manager Mr. LeLacheur, Jr., At your next Select Board meeting (Tuesday, March 17), I respectfully ask that you give the residents of Reading an update on your contracting with a professional to begin audit of gas leaks in Reading, as outlined in the gas leaks audit article endorsed by Select Board with funding passed by Town Meeting last fall. Thank you. Sincerely, Louise Ward 1 Saunders, Caitlin From:cmsmailer@civicplus.com on behalf of Contact form at Reading MA <cmsmailer@civicplus.com> Sent:Monday, March 16, 2020 6:57 PM To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:[Reading MA] Status of Gas Leaks Audit (Sent by Carolyn R Whiting, crwhit99 @aol.cvom) Hello Select Board, Carolyn R Whiting (crwhit99@aol.cvom) 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: Dear Select Board Members and Town Manager, Mr. Bob LeLacheur, Jr., At your next Select Board meeting (Tuesday, March 17), if you can find the time amid dealing with COVID-19 coronavirus concerns, I respectfully ask that you give the residents of Reading an update on contracting with the professional gas leaks consultant to begin our audit of gas leaks in Reading, as outlined in the gas leaks audit article I enthusiastically supported and the Town Meeting passed last fall. Thank you. Sincerely, Carolyn R. Whiting