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2018-07-16 LAG Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Select Board
Date: 2021-10-12 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street Agenda: Revised
Purpose: General Business
Meeting Called By: Caitlin Nocella on behalf of Chair
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7:00 Overview of Meeting
7:05 Public Comment
7:20 Legislative Delegation
7:50 Consent Agenda:
Discuss/ Approve License with RMLD for EV Charging Stations
8:00 Executive Session:
Purpose 6: Discussion and vote regarding potential acquisition of a
Town of Reading
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portion of Meadow Brook's land located off of Grove Street and
more specifically identified in Meadow Brook's July 6, 2021 notice of
intent to sell.
8:30 Public Hearing:
Discuss and Vote on Right of First Refusal for Meadow Brook Land
on Grove Street (July 6, 2021 notice of intent to sell)
9:00 Discuss and vote on mediation process with Walt Tuvell related to
his Open Meeting Law Complaint
9:10 Discuss and vote on a committee charge for the Ad Hoc Town
Manager Screening Committee; Discuss, review, interview, and
appoint resident applicants and discuss and appoint ex-officio Select
Board members and Department Heads to the Ad Hoc Town
Manager Screening Committee; discuss Town Manager Ideal
Candidate Profile
9:50 Discuss and Vote to Accept Precinct Maps
10:00 SB Liaison Reports & Town Manager Report
Discuss new ad hoc committee for Senior/Community Center
Discuss Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated _______ (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Reading
Municipal Light Department, municipal lighting plant having its principal place of business at 230 Ash Street, Reading,
Massachusetts 01867 (“RMLD” or “Licensee”) and _________________, by and acting through
_____________________with offices at [___________], _________________, Massachusetts, ____ (“Licensor”).
WHEREAS, Licensee intends to install, own, operate, and maintain electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”)
located on certain property under the Licensor’s ownership, custody, or control located at
___________________________in the Town of _____________________________ (“Premises”);
WHEREAS, Licensee is the exclusive electric service provider to the Premises;
WHEREAS, Licensor is willing to permit, under certain conditions on a revocable basis, use by Licensee for the
purposes set forth herein as shown on the plan entitled: “____________________________”, a copy of which Plan is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein; said land being hereinafter referred to as the “Licensed Area(s),”
[NTD: Additional plans may be attached in Exhibit A for each location under the Licensor’s custody and control.
Separate agreements may need to be executed if Licensed Areas are under the custody and control of different boards
located within the Town. [Delete this note prior to execution.]]
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions herein contained, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 – GRANT OF LICENSE/ USE AND OCCUPANCY
(a) Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a revocable, exclusive
license authorizing use of the Licensed Area(s) shown on, and as more fully described in Exhibit A herein, for the
exclusive purposes of developing, constructing, owning, operating, maintaining, repairing and/or replacing EVSE, which
may include excavation for electric lines and/or communication lines. For purposes of this Agreement, the term, EVSE,
shall include all structures, electric lines, communication lines, conduit, poles, meters, charging equipment, and any other
equipment, devises, or facilities required to develop, construct, own, operate, maintain, repair or replace electric vehicle
charging stations.
(b) No use, however extended, of the Premises under Licensor’s custody and control shall create or vest in
Licensee any ownership rights in such Premises. Licensee's rights herein shall be and remain those of a licensee under
this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any license granted hereunder shall constitute an assignment of any of
Licensor’s rights to use the public or private property at the location of the Premises or any Licensed Area under
Licensor’s custody and control or owned by the Town of ______________ (“Town”).
(c) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a limitation, restriction or prohibition against
Licensor with respect to any use by Licensor of the Premises or any agreement or arrangement , which Licensor has
entered into regarding the Premises covered by this Agreement. The rights of the Licensee shall at all times be subject to
the License.
(d) Licensee’s use of the Licensed Area(s) shall be restricted exclusively to the development, construction,
ownership, operation, maintenance, repair and/or replacement of EVSE by Licensee and its authorized agents, employees,
servants and contractors and the use of the Premises to access the Licensed Area(s) for such purposes. Prior to and during
its utilization of the Licensed Area(s), Licensee shall hold and maintain current and effective all applicable permits, licenses
or authorizations required by all applicable federal, state or municipal laws, regulations, codes and bylaws for the use
of the Licensed Area(s) for the purposes of the installation and operation of EVSE and shall promptly provide
Licensor with evidence thereof upon request.
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(e) Licensee’s agents, employees, servants, contractors and invitees shall take reasonable precautions to
ensure the safety of Licensee’s agents, employees, servants, contractors and invitees upon the Premises and shall
comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state and municipal laws, codes, regulations and ordinances and any
successor laws, codes, regulations and ordinances thereto, in order to prevent accidents or injury to persons and property
on the Premises .
(f) Prior to installing any EVSE in the Licensed Area(s), Licensee shall provide Licensor, upon Licensor’s
request, plans and specifications showing the EVSE to be constructed (“Plans and Specifications”). Such Plans and
Specifications shall include copies of all reports or studies, if any, pertaining to construction of EVSE in the Licensed
Area(s). The Licensor shall have the right to inspect the construction of EVSE at any time. Subsequent to the completion
of the installation of EVSE, Licensee shall provide Licensor with “as-built” drawings setting forth the location of all
components of the EVSE and related facilities.
(g) Licensee shall perform, or cause to be performed, the development, construction, ownership, operation,
maintenance, repair and/or replacement of EVSE in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, in compliance with all
applicable laws, by-laws, permits, codes and regulations, as the same may be administered by authorized governmental
officials. Licensee will pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the development, construction, ownership,
operation, maintenance, repair and/or replacement of EVSE or any portion thereof, and any and all related improvements
on or at the Premises, including utility connections and the cost of electricity and other utilities Licensee consumes in its
development, construction, ownership, operation, maintenance, repair and/or replacement activities.
(h) Licensee will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining, at its sole cost and expense, all local
approvals, and permits necessary for the construction of EVSE and any and all other related improvements on or at the
Licensed Area(s), and shall furnish the Licensor with copies of such permits before commencing with construction or
installation of the EVSE at the Licensed Area(s). Licensor, without obligating itself to incur any costs or expenses in
connection therewith, shall cooperate with Licensee in obtaining all required local licenses, permits, and the like, and shall
sign all papers and documents at any time needed in connection therewith, so far as reasonably necessary, and to the
extent it has the authority to do so.
(i) The Licensee may make such additions, renewals or replacements to or alterations of EVSE or may
construct or place on the Licensed Area(s) such additional or renewal or replacement facilities or equipment as Licensee
may reasonably deem necessary or desirable to attain the purposes of the EVSE.
(j) Except as provided in paragraph (l) below, Licensor acknowledges that Licensee shall have no obligation
to maintain the Licensed Area(s) or any portion of the Premises for its use or the EVSE itself. Licensor shall all at its sole
cost and expense keep the Licensed Area(s) in good and safe order and condition, reasonable wear and tear and damage
by fire or other casualty only excepted, and shall not commit or permit its agents, employees, representatives or invitees to
commit waste to the Licensed Area(s). If Licensor or its agents, employees, representatives or invitees, by their act or
omission damage the Licensed Area(s) or any portion of the Premises required to access the Licensed Area(s), Licensor
shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly repair and restore the Licensed Area(s) and/or any property of Licensor
affecting Licensee’s access and use of the Licensed Area(s). Licensor shall be responsible for the removal of all of its
trash and waste and for removing snow and ice from the Premises as necessary for the use and operation of the EVSE and
Licensee’s access thereto.
(k) Licensee shall maintain and repair the EVSE in good order and condition, reasonable wear and tear and
damage by casualty excepted, and shall maintain the EVSE and related equipment so as to keep it safe, and in good
working order and condition, all at its sole cost and expense.
(l) Licensee shall have a right of access to the Premises and to perform the work in the Licensed Area(s) as
necessary or expedient to construct, install, operate, maintain, repair, replace and/or remove the EVSE.
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ARTICLE 2 - TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date, and if not terminated in accordance with the
provisions herein, shall continue for a period of thirty (30) years [A1]from the date of operation of the EVSE, as notified in
writing by Licensee to Licensor (“Initial Term”). Unless a party provides written notice to terminate the Agreement
and/or revoke the license least 90 days prior to expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall remain in effect for
successive one-year terms (“Renewal Terms”) until terminated by either party by providing written notice to the other at
least 90 days prior the expiration of then such Renewal Term.
ARTICLE 3 – FEES AND CHARGES
(a) The fee to be paid by the Licensee to Licensor for the Term of this Agreement shall be one dollar ($1.00)
(“Licensee Fee”).
(b) Except as provided otherwise, all costs, expenses and obligations of any kind relating to the Licensee’s
use of the Licensed Area(s) related in any way to development, construction, ownership, operation, maintenance, repair
and/or replacement of the EVSE which may arise or become due during the Term shall be paid by Licensee at its expense.
ARTICLE 4 – RELEASE
(a) To the maximum extent permissible by law, Licensee agrees to use and occupy the Premises at Licensee’s
own risk, and Licensor shall have no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage to the EVSE or other personal
property of Licensee unless caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Licensor.
(b) The provisions of this Article 4 shall survive the termination or expiration of this License.
ARTICLE 5 - INSURANCE
Licensee shall maintain insurance types and amounts in accordance with its then-current commercial practices.
ARTICLE 6 – TERMINATION
(a) Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason or no reason at all.
(a) In the event that Licensor terminates this Agreement prior to the expiration of the Term for any
reason other than an Event of Default of the Licensee (“Early Termi nation”), then Licensor shall be
obligated to pay an early termination fee equal to the then depreciated value of the EVSE plus Licensee’s
reasonable site preparation, installation and commissioning costs plus Licensee’s reasonable costs to
remove the EVSE , all reasonably determined and documented by Licensee, which shall be Licensee’s sole
remedy for Early Termination of this Agreemen t.
(b) In the Event of an EarlyUpon Termination or expiration of this Agreement, Licensee shall remove all
EVSE from the Licensed Area(s) within one hundred eighty (180) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement
or such right to use the Licensed Area for any reason at Licensor’s sole cost as set forth in Paragraph (a) unless otherwise
directed by the Licensor.above. At the expiration of the term or in the event of termination due to Licensee’s default,
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensor may elect to have Licensee remove the EVSE within one hundred eight (180)
days after termination of this Agreement and iIf Licensee fails to remove its equipment within such one hundred eighty
(180) day period, Licensor shall have the right to remove such equipment at Licensee’s expense and without any liability
on the part of Licensor for damage or injury to Licensee’s equipment.
ARTICLE 7 - ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
Neither party shall assign its interest or delegate its duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent
of the other party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). Notwithstanding the
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foregoing, Licensee shall have the express right, without the prior written consent of Licensor, to sell, transfer or
reorganize and to assign its rights under this Agreement. No consent by either party to any assignment or delegation by
the other party shall be deemed to be a novation or otherwise to relieve the assigning party of its obligations hereunder
unless otherwise expressly so stated in such consent.
ARTICLE 8 – FIRE AND CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION
In the event the EVSE or any portion thereof shall be destroyed or substantially damaged as a result of fire or
other casualty, then this Agreement or the license to use such affected Licensed Area, as applicable, may be terminated at
the election of Licensee, in its sole discretion. Such election shall be made by giving of notice by Licensee to Licensor
within ninety (90) days after the date of the casualty. Licensee’s election to terminate shall be conditioned upon
Licensee’s safeguarding the portion of the EVSE not damaged from further damage, or, at Licensor’s election, removing
the EVSE. The Agreement shall terminate upon the latest of (i) receipt by Licensor of Licensee’s notice of termination,
(ii) the safeguarding or removal of the EVSE as aforesaid, as the case may be, and (iii) payment by Licensee to Licensor
of all fees and other payments owing to Licensor under the Agreement up to the date of termination. If Licensee does not
elect to so terminate, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, and Licensee shall restore the EVSE or parts
thereof so damaged or destroyed to the condition thereof immediately prior to such casualty.
ARTICLE 9 - DEFAULT; TERMINATION
(a) It shall be an event of default (an “Event of Default”) by Licensee if:
(i) Licensee fails to pay any fees and charges payable under this Agreement within sixty (60) days
of notice that such amounts were not paid when due; or
(ii) Licensee fails to observe and perform any covenant, condition or agreement hereunder on its part
to be observed or performed for a period of sixty (60) days after notice, specifying such failure and requesting that
it be remedied, given to the Licensee by the Licensor; provided, however, if the default is of such nature that
Licensee cannot remedy the default within such 60-day period, Licensee shall have such additional time as may
reasonably be required to remedy such default so long as Licensee commences to cure the default within such
sixty (60) days and thereafter prosecutes the same to completion in good faith and with due diligence, but in no
event later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the notice from the Licensor.
If an Event of Default occurs, the Licensor shall have the right, while such Event of Default continues, to re-enter
and take complete possession of the Licensed Area(s), to declare the Term of this Agreement ended, and remove the
EVSE and Licensee’s other effects on the Premises if Licensee fails to remove the same in accordance with the terms
herein, without prejudice to any remedies which might be otherwise be available to the Licensor.
ARTICLE 10 - FORCE MAJEURE
Neither the Licensor nor Licensee shall be liable for any costs, losses or damages incurred by the other or any
party claiming through the other for any failure to perform their obligations hereunder where such failures arise from or
are in consequence of any event of force majeure, including but not limited to an act of God, natural disaster, war, civil
disturbance, fire, explosion, failure of electrical distribution equipment, pandemic, any federal, state or local law or any
rule, regulation or order of a court or other governmental agency, labor disputes, inability to secure materials, or any other
cause or causes, whether similar or dissimilar to the causes enumerated above, beyond the reasonable control and without
the fault or negligence of the party asserting force majeure. The party asserting force majeure must give notice in writing
to the other party as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the cause relied on, and such cause shall be remedied with
all reasonable dispatch. If any force majeure event makes this Agreement materially impossible to perform, then once
Licensee has paid all outstanding fees through the day on which notice of the materially impairing force majeure event
was served, both parties shall be relieved of their responsibilities and obligations hereunder as if this Agreement were
terminated pursuant to Article 7 hereof.
ARTICLE 11 - NOTICES
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Notices under this Agreement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses set
forth below or to such other address or addresses as may from time to time be designated by such party by like notice.
If intended for Licensor as follows:
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
If intended for Licensee as follows:
Reading Municipal Light Department
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
Attn: General Manager
With a copy to:
With a copy to: KP Law, PC
101 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Attn: Christopher Pollart, Esq.
ARTICLE 12 - MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is personal to the parties and shall bind and inure to the benefit
of Licensee and Licensor only.
(b) Entire Agreement; Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial. This Agreement supersedes all previous
agreements, whether written or oral, between Licensee and Licensor regarding use of the Premises, and there are no other
provisions, terms or conditions to this Agreement except as expressed herein. This Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The parties each consent to the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts courts or
other applicable agencies of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding any and all matters, including interpretation
or enforcement of this Agreement or any of its provisions. THE PARTIES WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY
JURY FOR ANY CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
(c) No Waiver. Failure to enforce or insist upon compliance with any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement or failure to give notice or declare this Agreement terminated shall not constitute a general waiver or
relinquishment of any such terms, conditions or acts but the same shall be and remain at all times in full force and effect.
(d) No Personal Liability. No officer or employee of the parties to this Agreement shall be charged
personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of any breach thereof or
because of the execution or attempted execution of this Agreement.
(e) Amendment. All modifications to this Agreement shall be by mutual agreement of the parties as
evidenced by a written amendment signed by both parties.
(f) Limitation of Liability. For breach of any provision of this Agreement for which an express remedy or
measure of damages is provided in this Agreement, the rights of the non-defaulting party and the liability of the defaulting
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party shall be limited as set forth in this Agreement, as the sole and exclusive full, agreed-upon payment, and not as a
penalty, and all other damages or remedies are waived. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the
contrary, in no event shall either party be liable for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, under any
theory of recovery, whether based in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability, indemnity or otherwise, including,
but not limited to, loss of profits or revenue, loss of use of the goods or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of
substitute equipment, facilities or services, downtime costs, and delays.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and affixed their respective seals.
LICENSOR: LICENSEE:
_______________________________ READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BY: __________________________ BY: ___________________________
Its:____________________________ Its: General Manager
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EXHIBIT A
[Plan of Land Description and EVSE Layout]
Legal Notice
(Seal)
Town of Reading
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading:
Please take notice that pursuant to G.L. c.61B, §9, the Select Board of the Town of
Reading will hold a public hearing on October 12, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting
Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading MA, and remotely on Zoom, to vote on whether to exercise its
Right of First Refusal over a portion of land shown on Town of Reading Assessors Map 44 as
Parcel 24 and is specifically shown as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on an Approval Not Required Plan
prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC entitled “Plan of Land Off of Grove Street
Located in Reading, Massachusetts Prepared for Meadowbrook Golf Club” dated December 4,
2020 with a Revision date of December 9, 2020 and endorsed by the Town of Reading
Community Planning & Development Commission on December 14, 2020. The land is currently
owned by Meadow Brook Golf Club Corporation of Reading d/b/a Meadow Brook Golf Club of
292 Grove Street, Reading.
A Zoom link for the hearing will be posted in the Select Board agenda for the October 12,
2021 meeting, available online at www.readingma.gov. A copy of property owner’s July 6, 2021,
Notice of Intent to Sell and said plan are available upon request in the Select Board’s office and
will also be in the Select Board packet on the website at www.readingma.gov.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in
writing to townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us.
By order of
Robert W. LeLacheur
Town Manager
To the Chronicle: Please publish on October 1st, 2021
Send the bill and tear sheet to: Town Manager, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
MEADOWBROOKGOLF CLUB
WATER DEPTLAND
TOWN COMPOST
TOWN FOREST
MEADOWBROOKGOLF CLUB
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GROVESTSTROUT AVEFAMILY CIRMEADOW BROOK GOLF COURSENEAR THE TOWN FOREST - TOPOGRAPHY
Legend
Town Forest (incl. WaterDept. Land)Meadow Brook Golf Club
Proposed ANR LotsFairwaysUnderground PipelineWetlandsWetland Delineation(3/2016)2' Contours
10' Contour
Intermediate Contour
0 200 400100Feet
Map by Town of Reading. Map date 7/2021. Data from MassGIS and Town of Reading.
Certified Vernal Poolextent unknown)
MEADOWBROOKGOLF CLUB
WATER DEPTLAND
TOWN COMPOST
"Old Road to Hundred Acre Meadow"TOWN FOREST
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STSTROUTAVEFAMILY CIR0 200 400100Feet
MEADOW BROOK GOLF COURSENEAR THE TOWN FOREST - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
Legend
Town Forest Boundary(incl. Water Dept. Land)Meadow Brook Golf Club
Proposed ANR Lots
Certified Vernal Pool
Potential Vernal Pool
NHESP EstimatedHabitats of Rare WildlifeNHESP Priority Habitats ofRare Species
NHESP/TNC BioMap2Core HabitatWetlands
Wetland Delineation(3/2016)Underground Pipeline
Activities that fall within Est. Habitats of Rare Wildlife requirea Notice of Intent be filed under the Wetlands Protection Act.Projects within Priority Habitats of Rare Species must file with Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) pursuant to the Mass. Endangered Species Act.
BioMap2 Core Habitat indentifies areas necessary to promotelong-term persistence of Species of Conservation concern.
Map date 7/2021. Data from MassGIS and Town of Reading.
To: Select Board
Bob LeLacheur, Reading Town Manager
From: Annika Scanlon Chair Conservation Commission
Chuck Tirone, Administrator
Date: September 23, 2021
RE: Meadowbrook Chapter 61c land
______________________________________________________________________________
Grove Street has historically been the primary area for Town Forrest. As many residents and users of
Town Forest know, parking along Grove Street and entering Town Forest via Strout Avenue has been a
less than ideal experience for a variety of reasons. Narrow roads, increased foot traffic especially during
the past Covid year, and vehicle traffic into and out of the Compost Center create frequent nuisance and
safety issues for walkers and residents living nearby.
From Conservation’s perspective, sensitive habitats for endangered species share this area. Wetlands
containing Vernal Pools are also ubiquitous alongside the Grove Street and Strout Ave, roads that are so
heavily used. The opportunity before the Town (first right of refusal for Meadowbrook Chapter 61c land)
is a unique one that could benefit the townspeople widely and in the neighborhood of Grove Street near
Strout Ave. One potential scenario is to create a parking area and entrance to Town Forest that’s safe and
inviting to residents and visitors. Using one of the lots (Lot 5) as parking space can create an entrance
that’s safe for Town Forest users and can also be easily monitored by Town Safety staff. The
Conservation Commission understands that we have to take all lots, the rest which can be re-sold back to
a developer. Maintaining ownership of Lot 5 provides the town and Conservation more direct control of
land closest to resources areas we're mandated to protect, and can allow for the development of an
alternative trail entrance into Town Forest that avoids Strout Ave altogether.
We want to emphasize that some additional parking lot area has been lightly discussed at the end of
Strout Ave near the pump station buildings. Although the developed area around the pump station
buildings is excluded on the NHESP Map, a wildlife survey in 2005 identified vernal pools species
present in the water treatment area, the surrounding wetlands, and forests, this includes Blue Spotted
Salamanders. The entire length of Strout Avenue is part of an extensive Estimated and Priority Habitat
Area for Rare Species on the NHESP map. Previous Conservation decisions regarding similar
development in this area did not allow development due to endangered species protections. As
Conservation previously denied the development of this area, unless material conditions have changed, I
see no reason why the current Conservation board would reverse that previous decision.
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Phone (781) 942-6616
Fax (781) 942-9071
ctirone@ci.reading.ma.us
Select Board Members Town Manager Screening Committee resident suggestions:
Anne Landry:
1. Deborah Gilburg
2. Christopher Feudo
3. Emily Sisson
4. Jonathan Barnes
Mark Dockser:
1. Chris Feudo
2. Deb Gilburg
3. Mark Wetzel
Chris Haley:
1. Barry Berman
2. Nancy Tawadros
3. Chad Smith
Carlo Bacci
1. James Bonazoli
2. Nancy Tawadros
3. Pete Coumounduros
Karen Herrick:
1. Jonathan Barnes
2. Emily Sisson
3. Christopher Feudo
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Town Manager
Reading, MA (26,000 pop.), is a well-managed community that values and preserves its history and open spaces
while actively supporting smart growth and a vibrant downtown. The Town has a traditional New England center
surrounded by family-oriented neighborhoods and endeavors to be a welcoming community. Located in Middlesex
County, Reading is only 12 miles north of the
center of Boston. The Town lies close to the
intersection of Interstate 93 and Interstate 95,
allowing easy access to Boston. Principally a
residential community, Reading has a
significant but modest level of commercial
businesses, many of which are located near the
highways. The MBTA has a station in Reading
which links the Town to Boston’s North Station
and has two bus lines which connect to the
Orange Line. Reading is known for its award-
winning schools and outstanding Town services.
It has a safe, small-town feel and offers
residents many recreational and cultural
opportunities, both within the community and
as part of the greater Boston region.
Reading has an AAA rating and an FY22 budget of approximately $109 million (including public education) with a
strong free cash position. Reading’s current goals and challenges include various sustainability projects, consideration
of a new or improved senior center or community center, possible replacement of a school building, downtown
economic development, attracting and retaining employees, and financial sustainability.
To serve as its next Town Manager, Reading is seeking an experienced and innovative municipal manager with strong
financial acumen and communication skills who is interested in a lengthy tenure. The current Town Manager has
served in the position for eight years and the previous manager, the Town’s first Town Manager, served for 27 years.
The next Town Manager should be an approachable, communicative and collaborative team builder. Candidates
should have strong management skills, including personnel management, and experience in successfully seeking
grant opportunities. Reading is fortunate to have veteran department heads who will work collaboratively to
accomplish goals. The Town Manager needs to recognize and be empathetic to citizens’ concerns and be supportive
of the community’s active volunteers. The next Town Manager should be a unifier, who can navigate differences of
opinion and help bridge divides. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in public
administration or a related field and shall have a minimum of five years of full-time paid experience as a City or Town
Manager or Assistant City or Town Manager or the equivalent level public or private sector experience. Preferred
candidates will have a proven record of leadership, and consistently treat others fairly and equitably. The next Town
Manager should be innovative, have a strong work ethic , be well-versed in municipal best practices and willing to be
highly engaged in the community.
Annual salary: $200K+/- DOQ. The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package , including
health and retirement plans, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Town of Reading is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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Government
Reading has a Select Board-Town Manager form of government with Representative Town Meeting. The Town has
eight precincts and elects 24 Town Meeting members per precinct. The Select Board are the Chief Elected Officers of
the Town government and set policy and provide strategic direction in the best interest of the Town as a whole. The
Board’s responsibilities include adopting policies, reviewing fiscal guidelines for the annual operating budget and
capital improvements program, calling Town Elections, and preparing the Warrants for Town Meetings. The Select
Board appoints the Town Manager, who is responsible for the daily management of the Town, as well as the Town
Accountant and Town Counsel. Residents appreciate a Town government that is communicative and transparent.
The Town has a number of elected boards and committees including: Select Board, School Committee, Board of
Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board of Commissioners, and Moderator.
Reading has a strong sense of community and a long tradition of civic engagement and volunteerism. The next Town
Manager must be skilled at collaboratively engaging with Reading’s various elected and appointed positions, boards,
and committees who work together to enhance and serve the community.
Finances
Reading has benefited from skilled financial management and is in a strong fiscal condition. The Town has an FY22
operating budget of approximately $109 million and a Standard and Poor’s rating of AAA. For FY22, free cash was
recently certified at $17.7 million, equaling 16.23% of the budget. New growth value in FY21 was $69.19 million. The
FY21 tax rate is $13.81 per thousand-dollar valuation for residential properties and $14.06 for commercial and
industrial properties. The total assessed value of Reading in FY21 is $5.72 billion. The property tax base is
approximately 93% residential, about 6% commercial, and approximately 1% personal property. Approximately 74%
of the Town’s revenue comes from the tax levy, with 13 % from state aid, and about 7% from local receipts. Reading
voters approved a $4.15 million Proposition 2½ override in 2018 to help fund school ($2.65 million) and municipal
($1.5 million) operating costs. Maintaining Reading’s financial strength while keeping tax increases to a minimum are
priorities.
The Reading Municipal Light Department, overseen by a five-member elected Board, services more than 29,000
residential and commercial customers, including in the towns of Lynnfield, Wilmington, and North Reading. It is a
$100 million operation with more than 70 employees. The Town Manager needs to work collaboratively with the
RMLD, which is an asset for the community and provides approximately $1.5 million in a PILOT agreement .
There is a desire for appropriate economic development, in harmony with the Town’s vision, to help fund town
services and support infrastructure needs.
Important Links:
• Town of Reading
• FY22 Budget
• Various Town & School Budgets
• Annual Financial Statements
• Home Rule Charter
• General By-Laws
• Various By-Laws and Regulations
• Reading Master Plan 2005
• Annual Town Meeting Information
• Economic Development Action Plan
2016-2022
• Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Housing Production Plan 2018
• Various Town of Reading Plans
• Reading Municipal Light Department
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Economic and Community Development
Reading is a thriving suburban community with a vibrant downtown, strong commercial base, and easy access to and
from Boston via I-93 and I-95 as well as its MBTA commuter rail station and bus lines. Reading is committed to
strengthening existing businesses, attracting new businesses, and expanding the resident base needed to support a
growing local economy. Reading completed its Economic Development Action Plan in December 2015. There are a
number of initiatives focused within the Eastern Gateway and the Downtown Smart Growth 40R District. Reading is a
considered a model community for Smart Growth zoning having adopted it 12 years ago. An ad-hoc committee is
working on recommendations to alleviate downtown parking issues. Reading is home to Jordan’s Furniture, Home
Depot, Staples, and a number of restaurants, shops, service industries, and professional offices. Medical marijuana
dispensaries, in compliance with Town bylaws, are permitted in Reading, but any other commercial cultivation,
production, or sale of marijuana is prohibited in accordance with the Town’s 2017 ballot question vote . The tax base
is heavily dependent on residential taxes and the Town is working to diversify the tax base.
Education
Reading residents consider education to be a prominent civic value . Reading Public Schools, serving more than 4,000
students, has five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Reading is an active participant in
Boston’s METCO program. Reading is also home to Austin Preparatory School, a co-ed independent school that has
an enrollment of approximately 700 students in grades 6-12. The Town Manager should understand the importance
placed on public education and work collaboratively with the new School Superintendent and the School Department
to mitigate cost increases while maintaining education excellence.
Open Space and Recreation
Reading values its small-town feel and open spaces. The Town occupies approximately 10 square miles. Reading is in
the process of updating its 2013 Open Space and Recreation Plan. The 290-acre Reading Town Forest offers a variety
of trails and conservation land for residents and visitors to explore and Reading is currently discussing the
opportunity to acquire property to expand the Town Forest. The Town is now in the midst of implementing a Master
Plan for Birch Meadow Park related to recreation, school athletics, youth and community services. Residents are
proud of Reading’s preserved open spaces.
Current projects/issues
• Determine use of $7.6 million in federal ARPA funds.
• Conduct non-union Compensation and Classification study; enhance employee retention and hiring.
• Finalize Green Community status; craft plan to respond to climate resiliency issues including carbon
reduction, electric vehicle charging stations, and various community sustainability projects.
• Determine town’s desire for a new Senior Center or Community Center.
• Continue economic development efforts in the downtown and other areas.
• Continue Killam Elementary School building project.
• Begin building out Birch Meadow Master Plan.
• Possible construction of a new water tower.
• Currently considering opportunity to acquire property to expand the town forest.
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The Ideal Candidate
• Bachelor’s degree (with a master’s preferred),
preferably in public administration, public
policy, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of full-time paid
experience as a City/Town Manager or Assistant
City/Town Manager or the equivalent level
public or private sector experience.
• Strong skills in municipal financial management;
experience in grant acquisition.
• A strong communicator, both internally and
externally.
• An active listener with superior people skills.
• Outgoing; approachable; collaborative.
• Skilled in personnel management, collective
bargaining, and municipal procurement.
• Energetic; enjoys engaging with the community.
• Knowledgeable of, and able to implement,
municipal best practices.
• Innovative, strategic, and proactive.
• Supports transparency in government.
• Strong leadership qualities and experience.
• A unifier who can help bridge divides.
• Initiates and supports diversity, equity, and
inclusion initiatives.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Team-oriented; morale builder.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Professional, courteous, and respectful.
• Strong work ethic; confident and flexible.
• Diplomatic; calm under pressure.
How To Apply
Send cover letter and résumé via email, in a
single PDF, by November 10, 2021, 3:00 p.m.
EST to:
Apply@communityparadigm.com
Subject: Reading
Town Manager
Questions regarding the position should be
directed to:
Bernard Lynch, Principal
Community Paradigm Associates
Blynch@communityparadigm.com
978-621-6733
The Town of Reading, Mass., is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Town Clerk /Records Access Officer fax: 781-942-9070
781-942-9050 website: www.readingma.gov
October 12, 2021
Local Election Districts Review Commission
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
c/o Elections Division
One Ashburton Place, Room 1705
Boston, MA 02108
RE: TOWN OF READING - 2020 RE-PRECINCTING
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that at a meeting held on October 12, 2021, the Select Board voted
to accept as presented by the Town Clerk the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Reading.
A true copy. ATTEST:
Town Clerk
Signed:
Karen Gately Herrick - Chair
Anne DJ Landry – Vice Chair
Mark L Dockser - Secretary
Carlo Bacci - Member
Christopher Haley - Member
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Precinct Legal Boundary Descriptions
Precinct 1
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of the North Reading /Reading town line and Main Street, and proceeding easterly along the North Reading
/Reading town line to the Lynnfield /Reading town line, and proceeding southerly along the Lynnfield /Reading
town line to the Wakefield /Reading town line, and proceeding southerly along the Wakefield /Reading town line
to Bay State Road, and proceeding westerly along Bay State Road to the nonvisible boundary in line with
Haverhill Street where Haverhill Street meets River Road, and proceeding northerly along Haverhill Street to
Timberneck Drive, and proceeding westerly along Timberneck Drive to Tamarack Road, and proceeding
northerly along Tamarack Road to Richards Road, and proceeding westerly along Richards Road to Timberneck
Drive, and proceeding westerly along Timberneck Drive to Charles Street, and proceeding southerly along
Charles Street to Pearl Street, and proceeding southerly along Pearl Street to Charles Street, and proceeding
southerly along Charles Street to Main Street, and proceeding northerly along Main Street to the point of
beginning.
Precinct 2
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of Main Street and Haven Street, and proceeding northerly along Main Street to Charles Street, and proceeding
northerly along Charles Street to Pearl Street, and proceeding northerly along Pearl Street to Charles Street,
and proceeding northerly along Charles Street to Timberneck Drive, and proceeding easterly along Timberneck
Drive to Richards Road, and proceeding easterly along Richards Road to Tamarack Road, and proceeding
southerly along Tamarack Road to Timberneck Drive, and proceeding easterly along Timberneck Drive to
Haverhill Street, and proceeding southerly along Haverhill Street to nonvisible boundary in line with Haverhill
Street where Haverhill Street meets River Road, and proceeding southerly along the nonvisible boundary to Bay
State Road, and proceeding easterly along Bay State Road to the Wakefield /Reading town line, and proceeding
southerly along the Wakefield /Reading town line to North Avenue, and proceeding westerly along North Avenue
to Walkers Brook Drive, and proceeding westerly along Walkers Brook Drive to Village Street, and proceeding
westerly along Village Street to John Street, and proceeding northerly along John Street to Haven Street, and
proceeding westerly along Haven Street to the point of beginning.
Precinct 3
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of I- 95 and the Woburn /Reading town line, and proceeding easterly along I- 95 to northerly in line with Curtis
Road, and proceeding northerly along the physical line to Greystone Way, and proceeding westerly along
Greystone Way to George Street, and proceeding westerly along George Street to Heather Drive, and
proceeding northerly along Heather Drive to South Street, and proceeding westerly along South Street to
Walnut Street, and proceeding northerly along Walnut Street to Hopkins Street, and proceeding northerly along
Hopkins Street to Walnut Street, and proceeding easterly along Walnut Street to Summer Avenue, and
proceeding easterly along Summer Avenue to Main Street, and proceeding northerly along Main Street to Haven
Street, and proceeding easterly along Haven Street to John Street, and proceeding southerly along John Street
to Village Street, and proceeding easterly along Village Street to Walkers Brook Drive, and proceeding easterly
along Walkers Brook Drive to North Avenue, and proceeding easterly along North Avenue to the Wakefield
/Reading town line, and proceeding southerly along the Wakefield /Reading town line to the Stoneham /Reading
town line, and proceeding westerly along the Stoneham /Reading town line to the Woburn /Reading town line,
and proceeding northerly along the Woburn /Reading town line to the point of beginning.
Precinct 4
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of the Woburn /Reading town line and Dragon Court, and proceeding northerly along Dragon Court to County
Road, and proceeding northerly along and proceeding northerly along Dragon Court to County Road, and
proceeding southerly along County Road to Wescroft Road, and proceeding easterly along Wescroft Road to
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Overlook Road, and proceeding northerly along Overlook Road to Springvale Road, and proceeding easterly
along Springvale Road to Coolidge Road, and proceeding easterly along Coolidge Road to Wescroft Road, and
proceeding easterly along Wescroft Road to West Street, and proceeding northerly along West Street to
Fremont Street, and proceeding easterly along Fremont Street to Prospect Street, and proceeding southerly
along Prospect Street to Copeland Avenue, and proceeding southerly along Copeland Avenue to Hillcrest Road,
and proceeding southerly along Hillcrest Road to Oak Street, and proceeding easterly along Oak Street to
Summer Avenue, and proceeding easterly along Summer Avenue to Walnut Street, and proceeding westerly
along Walnut Street to Hopkins Street, and proceeding southerly along Hopkins Street to Walnut Street, and
proceeding westerly along Walnut Street to South Street, and proceeding easterly along South Street to
Heather Drive, and proceeding southerly along Heather Drive to George Street, and proceeding easterly along
George Street to Greystone Way, and proceeding easterly along Greystone Way to an invisible line in line with
Curtis Street, and proceeding southerly along an invisible line in line with Curtis Street to I- 95, and proceeding
westerly along I- 95 to the Woburn /Reading town line, and proceeding northerly along the Woburn /Reading
town line to the point of beginning.
Precinct 5
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of Longview Road and Berkeley Street, and proceeding northerly along Longview Road to Prospect Street, and
proceeding southerly along Prospect Street to Mineral Street, and proceeding easterly along Mineral Street to
Vine Street, and proceeding southerly along Vine Street to Middlesex Avenue, and proceeding easterly along
Middlesex Avenue to High Street, and proceeding southerly along High Street to Mount Vernon Street, and
proceeding easterly along Mount Vernon Street to Linden Street, and proceeding southerly along Linden Street
to Woburn Street, and proceeding easterly along Woburn Street to Main Street, and proceeding southerly along
Main Street to Summer Avenue, and proceeding westerly along Summer Avenue to Oak Street, and proceeding
westerly along Oak Street to Hillcrest Road, and proceeding northerly along Hillcrest Road to Copeland Avenue,
and proceeding northerly along Copeland Avenue to Prospect Street, and proceeding northerly along Prospect
Street to Fremont Street, and proceeding westerly along Fremont Street to Berkeley Street, and proceeding
northerly along Berkeley Street to the point of beginning.
Precinct 6
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of the Wilmington /Reading town line and the Woburn /Reading town line, and proceeding easterly along the
Wilmington /Reading town line to Grove Street, and proceeding easterly along Grove Street to Lowell Street,
and proceeding easterly along Lowell Street to High Street, and proceeding southerly along High Street to
Middlesex Avenue, and proceeding westerly along Middlesex Avenue to Vine Street, and proceeding northerly
along Vine Street to Mineral Street, and proceeding westerly along Mineral Street to Prospect Street, and
proceeding northerly along Prospect Street to Longview Road, and proceeding southerly along Longview Road to
Berkeley Street, and proceeding southerly along Berkeley Street to Fremont Street, and proceeding westerly
along Fremont Street to West Street, and proceeding southerly along West Street to Wescroft Road, and
proceeding westerly along Wescroft Road to Coolidge Road, and proceeding westerly along Coolidge Road to
Springvale Road, and proceeding westerly along Springvale Road to Overlook Road, and proceeding southerly
along Overlook Road to Wescroft Road, and proceeding westerly along Wescroft Road to County Road and
proceeding northerly along County Road to Dragon Court, and proceeding southerly along Dragon Court to the
Woburn /Reading town line, and proceeding northerly along the Woburn /Reading town line to the point of
beginning.
Precinct 7
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of Forest Street and Grove Street, and proceeding easterly along Forest Street to Main Street, and proceeding
southerly along Main Street to Woburn Street, and proceeding westerly along Woburn Street to Linden Street,
and proceeding northerly along Linden Street to Mount Vernon Street, and proceeding westerly along Mount
Vernon Street to High Street, and proceeding northerly along High Street to Lowell Street, and proceeding
westerly along Lowell Street to Grove Street, and proceeding northerly along Grove Street to the point of
beginning.
Precinct 8
All of that portion of Middlesex County bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection
of the North Reading/Reading town line and the Wilmington/Reading town line, and proceeding easterly along
the North Reading/Reading town line to Main Street, and proceeding southerly along Main Street to Forest
Street, and proceeding westerly along Forest Street to Grove Street, and proceeding northerly along Grove
Street to the Wilmington/Reading town line, and proceeding northerly along the Wilmington/Reading town line
to the point of beginning.
2020 Federal Census
2022 Re –Precinct
January 1, 2022
Office of the Town Clerk
2020 Population --25,518
Minimum 5%Target Population Maximum 5%
3,030 3,190 3,350
Precinct 2010 Population 2020 Population Variance
1 3,221 3,319 4.05%
2 3,228 3,289 3.11%
3 3,012 3,232 1.32%
4 3,047 3,221 0.98%
5 3,002 3,156 -1.06%
6 3,028 3,041 -4.66%
7 3,190 3,169 -0.65%
8 3,019 3,091 -3.10%
Average 3,093 3,190
Total 24,747 25,518
Office of the Town Clerk
Precinct
Population
as
Presented
Variance
as
Presented
New
Added
Units
Near
Future
Growth
Total
with
Growth
Suggested
Change
Population
Requested
Variance
with
Change
Minimum
5%
Target
Population
Maximum
5%
1 3,319 4.05 11 28 3,347 0 3,319 4.05 3030 3190 3349
2 3,289 3.11 86 215 3,504 0 3,289 3.11 159 -159
3 3,346 4.90 35 88 3,434 -114 3,232 1.32
4 3,107 -2.59 6 15 3,122 114 3,221 0.98
5 3,156 -1.06 57 143 3,299 0 3,156 -1.06
6 3,174 -0.49 208 520 3,694 -133 3,041 -4.66
7 3,036 -4.82 4 10 3,046 133 3,169 -0.65
8 3,091 -3.10 21 53 3,144 0 3,091 -3.10
Totals 25,518 428 1,070 26,588 25,518
Office of the Town Clerk
Redistricting for 2022
Reading -
•323 Census Blocks
•8 Precincts
Statewide -
•9 Congressional Districts
-No Change from 2010
•40 Senatorial Districts
-No Change from 2010
•160 Representative Districts
-No Change from 2010
Office of the Town Clerk
MA Population 6,547,629
Population per District
Representative Senatorial Congressional
Districts 160 40 9
Ideal Population 40,923 163,691 727,514
Minimum
Population 38,877 155,506 727,513
Maximum
Population 42,969 171,875 727,515
Allowed
Deviation 4,092 16,369 +/-1
MA Population 7,029,917
Population per District
Representative Senatorial Congressional
Districts 160 40 9
Ideal Population 43,937 175,748 781,102
Minimum
Population 41,740 166,961 781,101
Maximum
Population 46,134 184,535 781,103
Allowed
Deviation 4,394 17,575 +/-1
2020 Census
2010 Census
Office of the Town Clerk