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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-18 Select Board Packet Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page | 1 2018-07-16 LAG Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Select Board Date: 2024-06-18 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Agenda: Purpose: General Business Meeting Called By: Caitlin Nocella on behalf of the Chair Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk’s hours of operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda. All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will not be accepted. Topics of Discussion: Zoom Option: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86027061732 Meeting ID: 860 2706 1732 Dial by your location • +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kmjmWtpez PAGE # 7:00 Overview of Meeting 7:05 Public Comment 7:15 Select Board Liaison and Town Manager Reports 7:30 Path Dedication to Jamie Maughn 3 7:40 HEARING – Early Opening Request for 323 Main Street, d/b/a Bagel World 7 7:55 HEARING - Approve Amendment 2024-4 to the Traffic and Parking Regulations; Official placement of an isolated stop sign on Wentworth Road at the intersection with Lewis Street. 10 Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page | 2 8:10 Vote to declare surplus items: Fire Department Ladder Truck 13 8:20 Discuss Building Permit Fee Schedule 16 8:40 Discuss and Vote on Bill Russell Committee 23 9:00 Charter Review Committee Update 9:10 Discuss Volunteer Appointment Sub-Committee’s (VASC) recommendation on appointments and vote to appoint candidates to various boards and committees. A full list of the potential candidates for appointment is attached to this Agenda. 37 9:40 Discuss and vote on Select Board nominees for Temporary Membership to the Permanent Building Committee for the Reading Center for Active Living Project pursuant to Section 3.3.6 of the General Bylaw. 10:00 Vote on extending the sunset date for Reading Center for Active Living Committee (ReCalc) to August 31, 2024 10:10 Vote to appoint Select Board member to School Committee Athletics Facilities Naming Advisory Committee 86 10:20 Discuss and Vote to Execute MA clean energy center renewable energy trust fund membership agreement 88 10:30 Discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Daniel Dewar on May 17, 2024, and Select Board’s June 7, 2024 response. 95 Douglass Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home James Tilghman "Jamie" Maughan, MS, PhD ( August 26, 1949 - September 30, 2021 ) James “Jamie” Maughan died peacefully in his sleep at home on September 30, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 26, 1949 to Matthew Webster Maughan and Myra Topping Maughan. Jamie grew up with his two brothers, George and Webster, in Chester, Virginia, where his family was active in St. John’s Episcopal Church and the community at large. Jamie earned his undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University and went on to obtain his Master ’s Degree from Virginia Tech, where he also met his wife, Emily. Jamie then completed his PhD in Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. Jamie worked for decades as an environmental scientist working for Metcalf & Eddy, CH2MHill, and Volpe. His work focused on creating and maintaining clean water supplies everywhere. He consulted on projects as varied as town water supplies, clean lakes, the Boston Harbor clean up, and sustainable clean water systems for indigenous peoples. His work took him into the field and offices all around the world, where his innate understanding of how to communicate with people despite language barriers made him an invaluable asset on every job. After retirement, he continued to spread his passion for the environment and protecting it by sharing his knowledge and experience with graduate students at the Harvard Extension School and the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. His work was never limited to just his salaried positions -- he was a strong believer in volunteering and giving back to the world that he felt had been so kind to him. He actively volunteered for the Town of Reading, serving on multiple committees, including the Zoning Board, Conservation Committee, and as Town Meeting Member. In this way he was able to contribute his environmental impact lens to all major decisions. For years, Jamie volunteered for Bread and Roses, a nonprofit organization in Lawrence that provides critical services and hot meals for all who are in need - regardless of legal, residential, or income status. He never missed his monthly turn in the kitchen, preparing and delivering 5/16/24, 3:23 PM johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=7655736 https://www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=7655736 1/2 meals. He also served as Treasurer on the Bread and Roses Board of Directors. In addition to his intellectual and professional pursuits, Jamie was known for always being on the move, whether building a back deck for his family to enjoy in the summer and fall, kayaking with his family and friends across Massachusetts and along the Chesapeake Bay, morning swims at the YMCA, and routine tennis matches with his friends in Reading and Winchester. Jamie could spot a snowy egret and great blue heron from a mile away, identify any species of tree, and could navigate his way around any river. Jamie was also an avid sports fan, especially for the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He willingly and happily adopted anyone into his world -- old and young, who wanted to make a difference in the lives of other people. His life was an example to us all, and we should endeavor to live as he did: as a fine and decent person who cared more about others than himself. Jamie is survived by his devoted wife, Emily Terry Maughan; daughter Edwina Leahy, her husband Kevin and their daughter Scarlett of Andover, MA; and son Matthew Maughan and his wife Marikate of Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by his brother, Webster Maughan and his wife Joy, by his brother George Maughan and his wife Joan; by his sister-in- law Edwina Forch and her husband Paul; by his brother-in-law Mat Terry and his wife Candy. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, and dear friends. He knew and loved them all. He will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any of the following: Bread & Roses, 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, MA 01840. (breadandroseslawrence.org); Old Dominion University Foundation, 4417 Monarch Way, 4th fl., Norfolk, VA 23529 (www.odu.edu); James River Association, 211 Rocketts Way, Ste. 200, Richmond, VA 23231 (thejamesriver.org); or URI School of Oceanography, 215 South Ferry Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882 (web.uri.edu/gso/) Arrangements by the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, Reading. For online guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com 5/16/24, 3:23 PM johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=7655736 https://www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=7655736 2/2 Legal Notice (Seal) Town of Reading To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Select Board of the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing on June 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, and remotely via Zoom, to act on a request for early opening 5:00 a.m. for Bagel World at 323 Main Street. A copy of the proposed documents regarding this topic will 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 Matthew A. Kraunelis, Esq Town Manager To the Chronicle: Please publish on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Send the bill and tear sheet to: Emily Pelletier Bagel World Inc. 323 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 billing.bagelworld.ma@gmail.com Good Afternoon, I hope this email finds you well. As requested, I am sending this new inquiry as a follow up from my December 8 email request to open our location at 323 Main St. at 5am. I understand it’s been quite a transition for the town over the last several months and I’m hopeful this request will make it to an agenda soon. I know you have a lot on your plate and understand from our conversation this afternoon, that this could be as late as July. As referenced from our conversation, we are looking to open at 5am for many reasons. Those primarily being for consistency, smooth transitions and to accommodate Reading residents on their way to work. Whether for just a quick bagel and coffee to larger event orders that are for such things as hospital staffs, local events, and the like we want to be able to service the town as needed. As mentioned in our conversation we have either had to reject orders outright, or beg the customers to go to our locations in Peabody. Sometimes this goes over well, and other times it does not, to the suffering of our business, as well as potential tax revenue for the town on our sales. From 5-6am we consistently have our front lot fill with people waiting until 6 for our store to open. By allowing us to open at 5am, people could be helped as they come, eliminating idling cars, and allowing for people to be served greater in a first come first served basis. It would eliminate confusion of customers from other stores who see Reading is open at 6 and thinking our other locations are the same. It would allow for a smooth transition of staffing as well since less staff will need to arrive all at the same time. Our other locations have two to three people who open at five with two more arriving at six and the rest at seven or eight. In Reading, we are all but fully staffed for 6am to service all the customers who have been waiting for us to open. In our other locations we are able to manage expectations of our customers, and add extra staff as needed when we do have those as we call them “Hosptial” and “5k run” or “event” orders. We would like to be able to add this value back to Reading, its residents and the surrounding towns, Boston and the south shore. Overall, we are looking for Reading residents to start their day in Reading, and continue to support small business in Reading. We want everyone to start their day on their pace, get safely to work and do it over a fresh cup of coffee and a bagel or two. As discussed, we know the topic of the drive thru will be one of concern. Not all of our locations have a drive thru, but even so, even in the locations where we do, it is primarily foot traffic in that opening hour. This request does not specifically seek to open the drive thru at 5am, rather we seek to allow customers to come INSIDE the store, get their bagels and coffee and go about their morning. If however, our neighbors and the board were open to the idea of the drive thru being open at any time prior to 6am, we do have safeguards in place to minimize any disruption to our neighbors. Our menu board can be adjusted to lower the volume of the speaker, and as is consistent with our other locations, larger orders and event orders are only available for pick up in store only. This is not part of our request but would not be opposed if the neighbors or board found it of value to consider. We humbly request to open (the front) of our store at 5am and hope that it will be determined to be a public convenience that will not disrupt our residential neighbors. We hope to instead create consistency with our business, ADD value to the town financially through sales, but mostly connect to the character of the small town pace experience. Thank you, Emily Pelletier Bagel World Inc. Legal Notice (Seal) Town of Reading To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Select Board of the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing on June 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, and remotely via Zoom, to Approve Amendment 2024-4 to the Traffic and Parking Regulations; Official placement of an isolated stop sign on Wentworth Road at the intersection with Lewis Street. A copy of the proposed documents regarding this topic will 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 Matthew A. Kraunelis, Esq Town Manager To the Chronicle: Please publish on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Send the bill and tear sheet to: Town Manager, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 Town of Reading Amendment to the Traffic and Parking Regulations ____ Amendment Number: 2024-04 Date Filed: June, 2024 Filed By: Traffic and Safety Officer Michael S. Scouten On Behalf of: Reading Police Department Section 1: Purpose of Amendment – Improve traffic and pedestrian safety at the intersection Wentworth Road at Lewis Street. Section 2: Proposed Amendment: Official placement of an isolated stop sign. Location on Street: Heading Northbound on Wentworth Road at the intersection with Lewis Street. Regulation: Obedience to Isolated Stop Sign. Pursuant to Article: 6.12. Section 3: Effective Date: Upon approval of the Select Board. This act shall take effect upon its passage and the provisions above shall not expire. Select Board: Date Signed: Town of Reading Amendment to the Traffic and Parking Regulations Certification of Amendment: The Town Clerk certifies that Amendment Number ____________ above was ____________ by the Select Board of the Town of Reading through an official vote occurring during a public hearing held on ____________. The Amendment was ____________ through a vote of ____________ in favor and ____________ opposed. Town Clerk Town Corporate Seal Electrical Fees Town Population Med. Income Min. Fee Reinspection Fee N. Reading 15,549 $123,000 $40 $50 Wilmington 22,000 $151,000 $50 $50 Wakefield 27,069 $110,000 $50 $50 Stoneham 22,705 $105,000 $50 $50 Andover 36,000 $155,000 $50 $50 Tewksbury 30,00 $111,000 $25 $25 Burlington 25,966 $124,000 $50 Reading 25,500 $145,000 $17 $30 Proposed $50 $50 COMMERCIAL Town Town Population Med. Income Min. Fee N. Reading 2019 N. Reading 15,549 $123,000 $65 Wilmington 2003 Wilmington 22,000 $151,000 $100 Wakefield 2016 Wakefield 27,069 $110,000 $100 Stoneham 2022 Stoneham 22,705 $105,000 $75 Andover 2003 Andover 36,000 $155,000 $50 Tewksbury 2011 Tewksbury 30,00 $111,000 $25 Burlington 2022 Burlington 25,966 $124,000 $50 Reading 2006 Reading 25,500 $145,000 $30 Proposed $75 Last Time Fees were updated RESIDENTIAL $10/$1000 $13/$1000 Cost Per $1000 New House .0021xcost of const. $400/$600 $300 $300 1-10 Devices Each Additional $40 $50 $2 11-20=$50 $50 $1 $225 $1$50 $275 $50 $1 $150 Cost Per $1000 Each Unit $1$50 up to 30 $225 $17 $1 .0026xcost of const. 1-10 Outlets Each Additional $65 11-20=$85 $10/$1000 1-3=$100 $2 $200 $75 $2 $100 per S/F Base Fee $50+ $1 $25 Per 1,000 S/F $13/$1000 $225 $30 $6 $275 $6$50 Ad-Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee (ACE) Why is this Committee needed? ●Reading Select Board made a proclamation on August 9, 2022 to honor Bill Russell ●Nearly 2 years have passed and no progress has been made ●Last spring former SB Chair Jackie McCarthy and former Town Manager Fidel Maltez both recommended to Cato that a Select Board Ad Hoc Committee be formed ●Town of Reading has the responsibility to follow through with the proclamation ●Ad Hoc Committee will allow residents to work with the town to explore potential options and make a recommendation ●A “Bill Russell Day” is about acknowledging the past, honoring Bill Russell as an athlete and civil rights activist, and continuing education on the importance of civil rights What will the Committee do? ●Acknowledge and express accountability for the mistreatment of Bill Russell and his family ●Identify potential options for an initial launch and enable the town to continue education on the causes he promoted: ○Civil rights, equity, justice, inclusion, and sportsmanship ●Collect information and insights from town resources and residents to ensure that the commemoration day addresses the priorities and values that Bill Russell espoused and by which he lived. ●Determine potential funding mechanisms to allow for programming to continue annually ●Honor Bill Russell’s legacy by striving to create the vision of an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming community. Who will be on the Committee? ●Select Board member or designee ●Designee of the Office of Equity and Social Justice ●Employee of Reading Police Department ●Two Reading residents ●Resident student appointed by the School Committee ●Member of CATO - The Coalition of Us ●School Committee Member or designee ●Council on Aging Member or designee ●Designee of the Reading Public LIbrary and Board of Library Trustees Russell Family Involvement ●Recognize the Russell family has no responsibility to the Town or obligation to participate ●A reasonable effort will be made to contact the Russell family to inform them of the Committee, it’s purpose, and its deliverables. ●The Committee’s decisions are not contingent upon the family’s participation or approval ●No committee with the name of Bill Russell embedded can raise funds without the permission of Bill Russell’s estate. ●CATO was advised to wait to involve the family until some plan or options were formed Ad-Hoc Committee Deliverables 1.Provide the Select Board with a report exploring the best ways for the Town to acknowledge and express accountability for the mistreatment experienced by the Russell Family as well as current day challenges for minorities in town. 2.Orchestrate and execute the inaugural program, leveraging insights gleaned from the event as a foundation to inform and shape subsequent programming. 3.Submit multiple options for program recommendations with rationale and suggestions for funding mechanisms to the Select Board within 12 months of conception, unless otherwise approved by the Select Board. 4.Work with the Town Manager to transfer all information and responsibilities to the town department/leadership that will ensure the continuation of the annual program after the Committee’s sunset. Conclusion ●The Town has the responsibility to follow through on the August 9, 2022 proclamation ●Ad Hoc Committee moves forward with honoring Bill Russell, allowing residents to work with town staff to determine programming options ●The goal is to enable an annual event that promotes ongoing education and action that supports the vision of an inclusive and welcoming community ●Ad-Hoc Committee will do the legwork for the Select Board to move forward annually with honoring the proclamation Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee This is the Charge for the Ad Hoc Committee to be approved by the Select Board of Reading, Massachusetts. Authority The Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee (ACE)is an Ad Hoc Committee under the jurisdiction of the Reading Select Board. Membership ACE will be comprised of at least seven (7)diverse Reading Residents as follows: ●1 Select Board Member or designee (ex-officio,appointed by the Select Board) ●1 Designee of Office of Equity and Social Justice (appointed by the Director of the OESJ) ●1 Employee of the Reading Police Department (ex-officio, appointed by the Civil Rights Officer) ●2 Reading residents (appointed by the Select Board) ●1 Resident student currently enrolled in a school,public or private,funded or partially funded by Reading,in Grades 9-12 (appointed by the School Committee) ●1 Coalition of Us (CATO)Member or designee (appointed by CATO) ●1 School Committee Member or designee (ex-officio, appointed by the School Committee) ●1 Council of Aging Member or designee,with preference to someone who may have been in town during Russell’s tenure (appointed by the Council of Aging) ●1 Designee of the Reading Public Library and Board of Library Trustees (appointed by BOLT) Associate Membership:3 Associate Members,appointed by the Select Board. Section 3.3.1.6 of the General Bylaw shall apply to the actions of all associates.Four (4)members must be present for quorum. Our government values diversity as one of its core strengths,and we wholeheartedly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to consider applying for membership on ACE.Diversity not only enriches our work,but also enhances our ability to serve the diverse needs of Reading residents.Every perspective,experience,and background contributes to more innovative solutions,better decision making,and stronger representation of the community we serve.Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all, regardless of race,gender,age,religion,disability,gender and/or sexual orientation,or socioeconomic status.A government that reflects the diversity of its people is better equipped to address the challenges and opportunities of our society. In order to help the Committee carry out its purpose,the Select Board hopes that the following community leaders will lend their professional guidance and advice to the Committee. ●Town Manager ●Superintendent of Schools ●Director of Equity and Social Justice ●Director of Reading Public Library ●President of CATO ●Assistant Town Manager ●Community Development Director ●Community Services Director ●Civil Rights Officer ●Director of Recreation ●Chair or Member of Historical Commission Meetings may rely upon administrative support provided by Town Hall staff in some cases but not all i.e.scheduling and posting meetings,taking or processing minutes,etc. Purpose The purpose of this committee is to provide the Reading Select Board with recommendations on the best ways to implement the below listed items: ●Develop a long-term action plan to implement the Select Board’s proclamation presented on August 9,2022,as shown in Exhibit A. ●Acknowledge and express accountability for the mistreatment of Bill Russell and his family. ●Establish the funding and infrastructure for the long-term action plan. ●Identify barriers to participation,engagement,and representation for Black and brown people in all aspects of Reading life. ●Honor Bill Russell's legacy by striving to create the vision of an inclusive,equitable,and welcoming community. The larger purpose of this committee is to launch an annual commemoration of Bill Russell that educates about and builds on the understanding of Bill Russell’s vision and nurtures his legacy of improved civil rights in Reading, making Reading a place that Black and brown people feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to engage within the community. This day does not need to be called ‘The Bill Russell Day’,as that is not what he necessarily would have preferred.Rather it should focus on and educate about the causes he promoted:civil rights,equity,justice,inclusion,and sportsmanship. Committee Action Plan:ACE will hold regular meetings (at least monthly) and actively seek community engagement to develop an action plan that learns from,educates about,and commemorates Bill Russell’s legacy with the Reading community on an ongoing basis,ACE shall utilize all available resources to: ●Research Bill Russell’s history. ●Gather input from the Committee’s members,Reading residents,and other information from local DEI related surveys. ●Explore ways in which the town can acknowledge and express accountability for the mistreatment of Bill Russell and his family. ●Invite members of historically marginalized communities to share their stories to better inform Committee and community decisions. ●Collect and archive these stories with the goal of developing or adding to a database to share these stories with others in the community. ●Encourage relationships between town administration,departments, and organizations that will promote,collaborate,and implement the plans recommended by this committee. ●Gather,analyze,and organize information for future planning decisions and the best practices related to events,programs,and activities that promote equity,inclusion,and ensure a welcoming community. ●Research and recommend a structural framework for long-term planning to annually honor and promote the civil rights values advocated and exemplified by Bill Russell. ●Plan and hold at least one community-wide event,program,or activity to launch the annual program. ●Research options for establishing an ongoing town funding source that will ensure continuity for this annual program. ●ACE will work with the Town Manager to transfer the information and responsibilities to a town administrator after the Committee’s sunset. The Committee shall consider the following: ●Black and brown voices in the choice of recommendation. ●Ways to engage as many residents as possible,in both the planning and programming. ●Listen to and consider the concerns and ideas of all residents, administration,and volunteers. ●Using public funds and grants to ensure the continuity of the recommendations. ●If possible,establish contact with the Russell family to inform them of ACE,its purposes,and any related future programming. ●If ACE and future planners aspire to use Bill Russell’s name in the title of their recommended plan,the Committee will attempt to obtain permission and invite the Russell family to programming. ●Committee members are encouraged to attend future Cato Conversations. Role of the Russell Family Recognizing that the Russell family has no responsibility to the Town or obligation to participate or reply,the expectation is that reasonable effort will be made to contact the Russell family and to inform the family of the Committee’s purpose and its deliverables.The Committee’s decisions are not contingent upon the family’s participation or approval,however it is the hope that the family will recognize the goals and intent of this Committee to promote equity and inclusion in Reading as part of Bill Russell’s legacy. No committee with the name of Bill Russell embedded can raise funds without the permission of Bill Russell’s estate. Deliverable The Committee’s deliverables shall include,but not be limited to,the following: 1.Report to the Select Board every 2 months on the progress of the Committee until goals are reached. 2.Provide the Select Board with a report exploring the best way for the Town to acknowledge and express accountability for the mistreatment experienced by the Russell Family. 3.Orchestrate and execute the inaugural program. 4.Debrief and use insights gleaned from the event as a foundation to inform and shape subsequent programming. 5.Submit multiple options for annual program recommendations with rationale along with suggestions for funding mechanisms to the Select Board within 12 months of the start of the ad hoc committee,unless another date is agreed upon by the Select Board. 6.Work with the Town Manager to transfer all information and responsibilities to the town department/administrator that will ensure the continuation of the annual program before the ACE Committee sunsets. Sunset The expectation of the ACE Committee is that the specified action items outlined above will be completed within a twelve (12)month period. Accordingly,the Committee shall sunset 12 months from vote date but may be extended by Select Board vote. Public Body The meetings and deliberations of the ACE Committee shall be subject to Open Meeting Law.This committee will abide by Open Meeting Rules. Minutes will be taken and posted as required by law. BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority Affordable Housing Trust Committee 5 Melissa Murphy F 2026 SB Member Affordable Housing Trust Committee Margaret Donnelly Moran F 2026 SB - RHA Member Affordable Housing Trust Committee VACANT F 2026 SB Affordable Housing Trust Committee VACANT F 2025 SB Affordable Housing Trust Committee VACANT F 2025 SB Affordable Housing Trust Committee New Applicants: Affordable Housing Trust Committee Sherilla Lestrade Affordable Housing Trust Committee Patrick Egan Affordable Housing Trust Committee Sophie Hansen (Affordable Housing, BOH) Affordable Housing Trust Committee Jayne Stafford (Affordable Housing, RHA, Cultural) Animal Control Appeals Committee 3 2 Salvatore Clemente 195 Main Street F 2023 2026 SB Animal Control Appeals Committee John Miles 532 West Street F 2009 2025 SB Animal Control Appeals Committee Richard Robbins 42 Dudley Street F 2015 2024 SB Animal Control Appeals Committee VACANT A 2025 SB Animal Control Appeals Committee VACANT A 2024 SB Animal Control Appeals Committee New Applicants: Animal Control Appeals Committee Tara Gregory (ZBA, ACAC, also PBC) Audit Committee 7 Stephen Herrick (SB)9 Dividence Road F 2005 2024 SB Appt Audit Committee Mark Zarrow (FINCOM)F 2022 FC Mem Audit Committee Tom Wise (Sch. Com.)F 2023 SC Mem Audit Committee Ed Ross (FINCOM)F 2019 FC Mem Audit Committee Chris Haley (SB)F 2022 SB Mem Audit Committee Phil Pacino (RMLD)F 2010 RMLD Mem Audit Committee Shawn Brandt (Sch. Com.)F 2020 SC Mem Board of Assessors 3 2 Cheryl Moschella 117 County Road F 2020 2026 SB Board of Assessors Brendan Zarechian 815 Main Street F 2018 2025 SB Board of Assessors Michael Golden 12 Hampshire Road F 2017 2024 SB Board of Assessors Jean-Paul Plouffe 330 Haven Street A 2022 2025 SB Board of Assessors VACANT A 2024 SB BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority Board of Cemetery Trustees 6 4 Brian Boyle 186 Salem Street F 2019 2026 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees Carl McFadden 33 Wakefield Street F 2018 2026 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees Caitlin Salmon 20 Pierce Street F 2018 2025 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees Ronald Stortz 538 Summer Ave F 2004 2025 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees Virginia Blodgett 99 Prescott Street F 2017 2024 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees VACANT F 2024 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees VACANT A 2025 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees VACANT A 2025 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees VACANT A 2024 SB Board of Cemetery Trustees VACANT A 2024 SB Board of Health 3 2 Kerry Dunnell 182 Bancroft Avenue F 2020 2026 SB Board of Health Richard Lopez 105 Red Gate Lane F 2020 2025 SB Board of Health VACANT F 2024 SB Board of Health Kevin Sexton 20 Emerson Street F 2020 2026 SB Board of Health Joan Wetzel 163 County Road F 2020 2025 SB Board of Health Geri Cramer 19 Linnea Lane A 2020 2025 SB Board of Health VACANT A 2024 SB Board of Health New Applicants: Board of Health Chirag Sthalekar (Rec, Cultural, BOH + Conservation) Board of Health Sal Bramante Board of Health Sophie Hansen (Affordable Housing, BOH) Board of Registrars 4 0 Laura Gemme (BVO)16 Lowell Street F 2009 Indef SB Board of Registrars Tina Ohlson 200 Forest Street F 2021 2026 SB Board of Registrars Krissandra Holmes 77 Redgate Lane F 2006 2025 SB Board of Registrars Michael McSweeney 15 Orchard Park Drive F 2023 2024 SB Celebration Committee 5 Sarah Brukilacchio 48 Maple Ridge Road F 2023 2026 Hist Comm Celebration Committee Alan M. Rosh (Mod.)20 Dean Road F 2024 2026 Moderator Celebration Committee VACANT (Sch Comm.)F 2025 SC Celebration Committee Kurt Habel (SB)832 Main Street F 1999 2024 SB Celebration Committee Phil Rushworth (Lib)36 Knollwood Road F 2022 2024 Lib Trst BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority Climate Advisory Committee 5 3 Carolyn Johnson 18 Thorndike Street F 2023 2026 SB Climate Advisory Committee Mark Logsdon 36 Grand Street F 2023 2026 SB Climate Advisory Committee Travis Estes 36 Intervale Terrace F 2020 2025 SB Climate Advisory Committee Genady Pilyavsky 3 Harriman Avenue F 2021 2024 SB Climate Advisory Committee VACANT F 2024 SB Climate Advisory Committee VACANT A 2025 SB Climate Advisory Committee VACANT A 2025 SB Climate Advisory Committee VACANT A 2024 SB Climate Advisory Committee New Applicants: Climate Advisory Committee Susan Bowe Climate Advisory Committee Ari Greenberg (also PBC) Climate Advisory Committee Marc Ortins Climate Advisory Committee Corrin Wolf Commissioners of Trust Funds 5 2 Diane Morabito (BVO)16 Lowell Street F 2022 Indef BVO Commissioners of Trust Funds VACANT F 2026 SB Commissioners of Trust Funds John Daly 163 Woburn Street F 1995 2025 SB Commissioners of Trust Funds Neil Cohen 73 Hillcrest Road F 2007 2024 SB Commissioners of Trust Funds Mark Dockser 110 Beaver Road F 2020 2023 SB Commissioners of Trust Funds VACANT A 2025 SB Commissioners of Trust Funds VACANT A 2024 SB Commissioners of Trust Funds New Applicants: Commissioners of Trust Funds James Rigney Community Planning & Development Commission 5 1 Heather Clish 51 Deering Street F 2020 2026 SB Community Planning & Development Commission Hillary Mateev 199 High Street F 2023 2026 SB Community Planning & Development Commission John Weston 10 Winthrop Ave F 2007 2025 SB Community Planning & Development Commission Mark Wetzel 163 County Road F 2023 2024 SB Community Planning & Development Commission Tony D'Arezzo 130 John Street F 2017 2024 SB Community Planning & Development Commission Thomas Armstrong 9 Courtyard Place A 2023 2025 SB Community Planning & Development Commission New Applicants: Community Planning & Development Commission John Arena Community Planning & Development Commission Guy Manganiello BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority Conservation Commission 7 4 Brian Bowe 15 Brewer Lane F 2021 2026 SB Conservation Commission Walter Talbot 33 Pasture Road F 2021 2026 SB Conservation Commission Tony Rodolakis 11 Appleton Lane F 2023 2025 SB Conservation Commission William McCants 105 Prescott Street F 2023 2025 SB Conservation Commission VACANT F 2024 SB Conservation Commission VACANT F 2024 SB Conservation Commission Martha Moore 102 Sanborn F 2020 2024 SB Conservation Commission Linda Connors 109 Charles Street A 2023 2025 SB Conservation Commission VACANT A 2025 SB Conservation Commission VACANT A 2024 SB Conservation Commission VACANT A 2024 SB Conservation Commission New Applicants: Conservation Commission Chirag Sthalekar (Rec, Cultural, BOH + Conservation) Conservation Commission Craig Catalfamo (ZBA, Conservation, Rec) Constables 4 0 Thomas Freeman 59 Springvale Road F 1993 2024 SB Constables Anthony Lalicata 17 Springvale Road F 2019 2025 SB Constables VACANT F 2025 SB Constables Sally Hoyt 221 West Street F 1972 2026 SB Constables New Applicants: Constables Frank Marenghi BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority Council on Aging 10 6 Jean Prato 25 Orchard Park Drive F 2022 2026 SB Council on Aging John Parsons 3 C Street F 2015 2026 SB Council on Aging Rosemarie DeBenedetto 74 Haystack Road F 2022 2026 SB Council on Aging Deborah Small 177 Wakefield Street F 2018 2025 SB Council on Aging Joan Coco 4 Freemont Street F 2017 2025 SB Council on Aging Karen Janowski 30 Azalea Circle F 2022 2025 SB Council on Aging Karen Fotino 244 Haverhill Street F 2020 2024 SB Council on Aging Karen Pinette 22 Colonial Drive F 2019 2024 SB Council on Aging Marilyn Shapleigh 11 John Carver Road F 2014 2024 SB Council on Aging VACANT F 2024 SB Council on Aging Nancy Ziemlak 15 Orchard Park Drive A 2021 2025 SB Council on Aging Sally Hoyt 221 West Street A 2023 2025 SB Council on Aging Linda Connors 109 Charles Street A 2023 2025 SB Council on Aging VACANT A 2024 SB Council on Aging VACANT A 2024 SB Council on Aging VACANT A 2024 SB Council on Aging New Applicants: Council on Aging John Saczynski Council on Aging Nancy Ziemlak (Assoc seeking Full) Council on Aging Tony Lionetta (also PBC, Rec) Cultural Council 7 4 Elizabeth Rogers 88 Colburn Road F 2023 2026 SB Cultural Council VACANT F 2026 SB Cultural Council VACANT F 2026 SB Cultural Council VACANT F 2025 SB Cultural Council VACANT F 2024 SB Cultural Council VACANT F 2024 SB Cultural Council Stephen Theodoridis 22 Union Street #1 F 2022 2024 SB Cultural Council Megan Fidler-Carey 64 Charles Street A 2017 2025 SB Cultural Council VACANT A 2025 SB Cultural Council VACANT A 2024 SB Cultural Council VACANT A 2024 SB Cultural Council New Applicants: Cultural Council Anna Foulds Cultural Council Chirag Sthalekar (Rec, Cultural, BOH + Conservation) Cultural Council Jayne Stafford (Affordable Housing, RHA, Cultural) BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority Cust. of Sail. & Sold. Graves 1 0 Raymond Boyd 1451 Main Street F 2019 2025 SB Historic District Commission 5 3 Ilene Bornstein 80 Haystack Road F 2009 2026 SB Historic District Commission Everett Blodgett 99 Prescott Street F 2009 2025 SB Historic District Commission Greg Maganzini 168 West Street F 2014 2025 SB Historic District Commission Amelia Freedman 180 Grove Street F 2018 2024 SB Historic District Commission Pino D'Orazio 14 Wilson Street F 2018 2024 SB Historic District Commission VACANT A 2025 SB Historic District Commission Virginia Adams 59 Azalea Circle A 2009 2025 SB Historic District Commission Ann Ward 14 Bancroft Avenue A 2023 2024 SB Historical Commission Amelia Freedman 180 Grove Street F 2018 2026 SB Historical Commission Samantha Couture 56 Pearl Street F 2017 2026 SB Historical Commission 5 3 Jonathan Barnes 41 Pratt Street F 2014 2025 SB Historical Commission Pino D'Orazio 14 Wilson Street F 2018 2025 SB Historical Commission Christine Keller 33 Pasture Road F 2021 2024 SB Historical Commission Pamela Adrian 87 Ash Street A 2023 2025 SB Historical Commission Sarah Brukilacchio 48 Maple Ridge Road A 2022 2024 SB Historical Commission Virginia Adams 59 Azalea Circle A 1978 2024 SB Housing Authority (5yr terms)5 0 Charles Adams 13 Riverside Drive F 2018 2027 SB Housing Authority (5yr terms)Diane Cohen (STATE)73 Hillcrest Road F 2004 2026 State Housing Authority (5yr terms)Margaret Donnelly Moran 32 Vale Road F 2022 2025 SB Housing Authority (5yr terms)Timothy Kelley 56 Sunnyside Avenue F 1996 2024 SB Housing Authority (5yr terms)VACANT F 2028 SB-RHA Tenant Housing Authority (5yr terms)Kathryn Gallant (BVO)Indef BVO Housing Authority (5yr terms)New Applicants: Housing Authority (5yr terms)Diana Carter Housing Authority (5yr terms)Robert Levy Housing Authority (5yr terms)Jayne Stafford (Affordable Housing, RHA, Cultural) MAPC 1 0 Steven Sullivan 41 Colburn Road F 2020 2026 SB Mystic Valley Elder Service Board of Directors 2 0 Elder/Human Services Administrator (BVO)F Indef BVO Mystic Valley Elder Service Board of Directors VACANT (COA)F 2025 COA Mystic Valley Elder Service Board of Directors VACANT F 2024 SB BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority RCTV Board of Directors 3 0 Chris Cridler (SB)72 Berkeley Street F 2018 2025 SB RCTV Board of Directors Stephen Crook (SB)137 Pleasant Street F 2018 2024 SB RCTV Board of Directors Sarah M McLaughlin (Sch. Com.)282 South Street F 2021 2023 SC RCTV Board of Directors New Applicants: RCTV Board of Directors Frank Capone (ZBA, RCTV BOD) Reading Ice Arena Authority 1 0 Carl McFadden 33 Wakefield Street F 2010 2026 SB Recreation Committee 9 4 Angela Binda 10 Orchard Park Drive F 2020 2026 SB Recreation Committee Chuck Robinson (Sch. Com.)F 2021 2026 SC Recreation Committee Richard Hand 20 Meadowbrook Lane F 2011 2026 SB Recreation Committee Eric Gaffen 15 Hemlock Road F 2018 2025 SB Recreation Committee Melissa Pucci 40 Sunset Rock Lane F 2022 2025 SB Recreation Committee Michael Coltman 18 Milton Road F 2018 2025 SB Recreation Committee Catherine Kaminer 37 Warren Ave F 1988 2024 SB Recreation Committee VACANT F 2024 SB Recreation Committee Robert Weiden 30 Orange Street F 2020 2024 SB Recreation Committee Eric Boemer (Assoc seeking Full)276 Woburn Street A 2023 2025 SB Recreation Committee Kevin Leete (Assoc seeking Full)895 Main Street A 2023 2025 SB Recreation Committee VACANT A 2024 SB Recreation Committee VACANT A 2024 SB Recreation Committee New Applicants: Recreation Committee Chirag Sthalekar (Rec, Cultural, BOH + Conservation) Recreation Committee Laura Noonan Recreation Committee Matthew George Recreation Committee Giuseppe Fodera Recreation Committee Tony Lionetta (also PBC, COA) Recreation Committee Craig Catalfamo (ZBA, Conservation, Rec) RMLD Citizen Advisory Board 1 0 Vivek Soni 54 Johnson Woods Drive F 2019 2026 SB Town Forest Committee 5 3 Jeffrey Lamson 88 Timberneck Drive F 2020 2026 SB Town Forest Committee Tim Kirwan 48 Hanscom Avenue F 2021 2025 SB Town Forest Committee William Sullivan 44 Blueberry Lane F 2013 2025 SB Town Forest Committee VACANT F 2024 SB Town Forest Committee William Hughes III 235 Pearl Street F 2022 2024 SB Town Forest Committee Nancy Docktor 371 Pearl Street A 2015 2025 SB Town Forest Committee VACANT A 2024 SB Town Forest Committee VACANT A 2024 SB BCC Master List 2022 Board/Committee # Full Mbrs Max # Assoc Members Address Full/ Assoc Orig. Date Term Ends Appointing Authority Trails Committee 5 3 William Finch 51 Mill Street F 2011 2026 SB Trails Committee David Williams 117 Oak Street F 2008 2025 SB Trails Committee Kathy Kelly 36 Grove Street F 2018 2025 SB Trails Committee Benjamin Ream 972 Main Street F 2018 2024 SB Trails Committee VACANT F 2024 SB Trails Committee Thomas Gardiner 182 Franklin Street A 2008 2025 SB Trails Committee John Kastrinos 1137 Main Street A 2022 2024 SB Trails Committee VACANT A 2024 SB Trails Committee New Applicants: Trails Committee David Swyter (also PBC) Trails Committee John Kastrinos (Assoc seeking Full) Zoning Board of Appeals 5 2 Andrew Grasberger 129 Green Street F 2021 2026 SB Zoning Board of Appeals Cynthia B Hartman 20C Carnation Circle F 2020 2026 SB Zoning Board of Appeals Damase Caouette 11 Field Pond Road F 2021 2025 SB Zoning Board of Appeals Chris Cridler 72 Berkeley Street F 2023 2024 SB Zoning Board of Appeals Patrick Houghton 4D Carnation Circle F 2021 2024 SB Zoning Board of Appeals VACANT A 2024 SB Zoning Board of Appeals VACANT A 2024 SB Zoning Board of Appeals New Applicants: Zoning Board of Appeals Tara Gregory (ZBA, ACAC, also PBC) Zoning Board of Appeals Megan Wyman Zoning Board of Appeals Frank Capone (ZBA, RCTV BOD) Zoning Board of Appeals James Steenbruggen (also PBC) Zoning Board of Appeals Craig Catalfamo (ZBA, Conservation, Rec) Incumbent Seeking Reappointment Incumbent Appointed within the last year Incumbent with no Competing Applications Incumbent Not Yet responded Incumbent Seeking to switch to Full/Assoc Vacant New Applicant Arena From:Sullivan, Jim To:LaVerde, Jacquelyn Subject:FW: Recreation Committee Meeting - Monday, June17th Date:Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:19:29 PM Jim Sullivan, Recreation Administrator Recreation Division | Town of Reading p: 781.942.9075 | e: jsullivan@readingma.gov RECREATION OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday 7:30am – 6:30pm Town Hall is closed on Fridays From: Comcast <e.boemer@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 7:03 AM To: Sullivan, Jim <jsullivan@readingma.gov> Subject: Re: Recreation Committee Meeting - Monday, June17th Hello Jim - I'm indeed interested and will participate in the process for a full member of the recreation committee. Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Jun 11, 2024, at 4:54 PM, Sullivan, Jim <jsullivan@readingma.gov> wrote:  Hi Eric, The Town Managers office wanted me to ask you if you were interested in becoming a full Recreation Committee member this year, we have a few terms expiring with possible re-appointments with one vacant seat. They asked that you let me know by tomorrow at 12PM, there would be interviews scheduled soon if interested. Hope all is well. Jim Sullivan, Recreation Administrator Recreation Division | Town of Reading p: 781.942.9075 | e: jsullivan@readingma.gov RECREATION OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday 7:30am – 6:30pm Town Hall is closed on Fridays Bowe Bramante Capone Carter Catalfamo Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website:www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions Name: Date: (Last)(First)(Middle) Address: Phone (Home): Phone (Work): Phone (Cell): Which number should be listed? Occupation: Number of years in Reading: E-mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) ___ Animal Control Appeals Committee ___ Audit Committee ___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees ___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars ___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee ___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds ___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission ___ Constables ___ Council on Aging ___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves ___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission ___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority ___ Human Relations Advisory Committee ___ Permanent Building Committee ___ RCTV Board of Directors ___ Recreation Committee ___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board ___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee ___ Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee ___ Zoning Board of Appeals ___ Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Egan Patrick T May, 30, 2024 8 Oak Ridge Road, Reading, MA n/a 617-646-1818 781-254-5938 Cell Attorney 23 eganfive@me.com 1 Affordable Housing Trust Fund the financial needs of some of our more vunerable residents and their struggles to find afforable housing. I am interested and committed to learning more about the issues, and what we can do as a town to help improve and expand options for our lower income working families and seniors. SVdP provides financial support to Reading residents in times of need. In this role, I have learn about Reading Public Library Foundation, I understand the fiduciary responsibilies of being a prudent steward of public and donated funds. For the past several years, I have volunteered with Reading's St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP). In addition, in both my work for large public pension funds, and as a Board Member of the Egan Fodera Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website:www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions Name: Date: (Last)(First)(Middle) Address: Phone (Home): Phone (Work): Phone (Cell): Which number should be listed? Occupation: Number of years in Reading: E-mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) ___ Animal Control Appeals Committee ___ Audit Committee ___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees ___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars ___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee ___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds ___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission ___ Constables ___ Council on Aging ___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves ___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission ___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority ___ Human Relations Advisory Committee ___ Permanent Building Committee ___ RCTV Board of Directors ___ Recreation Committee ___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board ___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee ___ Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee ___ Zoning Board of Appeals ___ Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Foulds George Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website:www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions Name: Date: (Last)(First)(Middle) Address: Phone (Home): Phone (Work): Phone (Cell): Which number should be listed? Occupation: Number of years in Reading: E-mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) ___ Animal Control Appeals Committee ___ Audit Committee ___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees ___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars ___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee ___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds ___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission ___ Constables ___ Council on Aging ___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves ___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission ___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority ___ Human Relations Advisory Committee ___ Permanent Building Committee ___ RCTV Board of Directors ___ Recreation Committee ___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board ___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee ___ Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee ___ Zoning Board of Appeals ___ Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Greenberg Gregory Hansen From:William Hughes To:LaVerde, Jacquelyn Cc:William Sullivan Subject:Re: Reappointment to Town Forest Committee Date:Monday, June 3, 2024 9:54:36 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Ms. Laverde, I apologize for the late response. I have been traveling extensively for work. At the May 22, 2024, Town Forest Committee (TFC) meeting I informed Chairman Bill Sullivan that due to work constraints, I would be unable to apply for re-appointment to the Town Forest Committee. Due to the multiple vacancies on the Town Forest Committee, Bill Sullivan asked if I would reconsider my decision. Currently I am a Full Member of the TFC. Bill Sullivan asked me if would entertain seeking reappointment as an Associate Member of the TFC. By doing so it would allow me to continue to be a member of the TFC and also provide the needed flexibility to balance the responsibilities of my job. I have considered Bill Sullivan's proposal and will agree to seek reappointment as an Associate Member of the Town Forest Committee. Please provide any instruction that will allow for my reappointment as an Associate member instead of a Full member of the TFC. Thank you for your guidance and assistance in this matter. . Respectfully, Bill Hughes. Please provde On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 09:40:41 AM EDT, LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@ci.reading.ma.us> wrote: Hello William, Just a reminder to please complete and return the attached questionnaire to the Clerk’s office by next Wednesday, May 15th. Hughes Thank you and kind regards, Jackie From: LaVerde, Jacquelyn Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:43 PM To: William Hughes <william.hughes1@verizon.net> Subject: Reappointment to Town Forest Committee Hello William, I am contacting you because your term on the Town Forest Committee expires on June 30, 2024. Please complete and sign the attached questionnaire indicating whether you would like to seek reappointment, and return it to the Town Clerk’s Office by May 15, 2024. Thank you and kind regards, Jackie Jackie LaVerde Executive Assistant Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 781-942-6643 jlaverde@ci.reading.ma.us Town Hall Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Tues 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Friday - CLOSED From:Sullivan, Jim To:LaVerde, Jacquelyn Subject:RE: Rec Committee Date:Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:20:38 PM Jim Sullivan, Recreation Administrator Recreation Division | Town of Reading p: 781.942.9075 | e: jsullivan@readingma.gov RECREATION OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday 7:30am – 6:30pm Town Hall is closed on Fridays From: Kevin Leete <mayorkl@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 4:58 PM To: Sullivan, Jim <jsullivan@readingma.gov> Subject: Re: Rec Committee Sure! I'm at a conference, but I'm around tomorrow. On Tue, Jun 11, 2024, 4:53 PM Sullivan, Jim <jsullivan@readingma.gov> wrote: Kevin, The Town Managers office wanted me to ask you if you were interested in becoming a full Recreation Committee member this year, we have a few terms expiring with possible re- appointments with one vacant seat. They asked that you let me know by tomorrow at 12PM, there would be interviews scheduled soon if interested. Jim Sullivan, Recreation Administrator Recreation Division | Town of Reading p: 781.942.9075 | e: jsullivan@readingma.gov RECREATION OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday 7:30am – 6:30pm Town Hall is closed on Fridays Leete Lestrade Levy Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website: www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions Name: Lionetta Anthony (Tony) Thomas Date: 1/17/2024 (Last)(First)(Middle) Address: 62 Abigail Way, Unit 1005, Reading Phone (Home):Phone (Work): NA Phone (Cell): 781 424 6776 Which number should be listed? Cell Occupation: Retired Civil Engineer Number of years in Reading: 6 E-mail address: tlionetta51@outlook.com Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) ___ Animal Control Appeals Committee ___ Audit Committee ___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees ___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars ___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee ___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds ___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission ___ Constables ___ Council on Aging ___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves ___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission ___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority ___ Human Relations Advisory Committee _1 Permanent Building Committee ___ RCTV Board of Directors _2_ Recreation Committee ___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board ___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee ___ Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee ___ Zoning Board of Appeals _3_ Other Parking Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Retired Professional Civil Engineer with 45 years of experience. Career experience primarily consisted of providing consulting engineering services to public agencies and municipalities in Massachusetts. Main technical focus was in the areas of traffic / transportation. Also, have experience overseeing projects involving water distribution and sewer collection systems, drainage, landscape architecture and other various technical disciplines within the civil engineering field. Hometown is Arlington, MA, where I was involved in various committees over the years. These included: Project Specific School Building Committees, Field Inventory/Use Review Committee, and Consultant Selection Committees. I also served 25 years on the Capital Planning Committee, which reviewed and evaluated capital requests from various Town departments and made recommendations to FinCom and the Manager. On the CPC, I was the liaison with Public Works and the Recreation Departments. I was also involved in CPC discussions addressing capital requests from the other various departments. Note: I am more open to participation in Committees rather than Commissions or Boards. Also, please note that I may not be able to be physically attend meetings because of the time we spend on Cape Cod. Lionetta Manganiello Marenghi Noonan Ortins Rigney Saczynski Town Clerk 781-942-9050 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Application for Appointment to Boards. committees and Commissions Name: s+ti ftt1vi t �\/4\A�S'kuL (Last) r (First}' . (Middle) Address: "fio l.cC¥'j g I/ (ilAJ LJ • 1 f@d I) 1 I½ f\: 0186 j Phone (Home): -Phone (Work): �/-F370 --J5'Jj Phone (Cell): 78 / -3Dff·-1r> lf2_Which number should be listed?_{:_�-/( __ _ Occupation: -�;4--'--t-_t_ov __ �-·--___ 1 ________ _ E-mail address:J�1� s+&<Pf'i,vd:@c5 •1,,410, I. Col,kl Number of years in Reading: _2_.-_D_ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) _ Animal Control Appeals Committee Board of Assessors Board of Health _ Bylaw Committee _ Climate Advisory Committee _ Community Planning and Development Commission Constables £ Cultural Council Finance Committee Historical Commission _ Human Relations Advisory Committee RCTV Board of Directors Retirement Board Town Forest Committee Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee Audit Committee _ Board of Cemetery Trustees _ Board of Registrars Celebration Trust Committee Commissioners of Trust Funds Conservation Commission _ Council on Aging Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves Historic District Commission 2-. Housing Authority_ Permanent Building Committee Recreation Committee _ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Trails Committee _ Zoning Board of Appeals J_Other ___._A_._f..,__(UY._4'-'--a-�lR...;a..__ii..a....:....0---:...v...;......isl'-'--. Yj____.·11_r�v ,s_t-__________ _ Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: -eaYS Stafford Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070 781-942-9050 website:www.readingma.gov Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees and Commissions Name: Date: (Last)(First)(Middle) Address: Phone (Home): Phone (Work): Phone (Cell): Which number should be listed? Occupation: Number of years in Reading: E-mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first priority. (Please attach a resume if available) ___ Animal Control Appeals Committee ___ Audit Committee ___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees ___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars ___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee ___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds ___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission ___ Constables ___ Council on Aging ___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves ___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission ___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority ___ Human Relations Advisory Committee ___ Permanent Building Committee ___ RCTV Board of Directors ___ Recreation Committee ___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board ___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee ___ Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee ___ Zoning Board of Appeals ___ Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Steenbruggen Sthalekar Swyter Wolf Wyman Ziemlak Administrative Offices 82 Oakland Road Reading, MA 01867 781 944-5800 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Thomas Wise Chair Erin Gaffen Vice-Chair Shawn Brandt Sarah McLaughlin Carla Nazzaro Charles Robinson Thomas Milaschewski, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools TO: Carlo Bacci, Reading Selectboard Chair FROM: Thomas Wise, Reading School Committee Chair DATE: June 10, 2024 TOPIC: School Committee Athletics Facilities Naming Advisory Committee Over the last few School Committee Meetings, the School Committee has heard nominations to name portions of the athletic facilities after two long-time staff members, Phil Vaccaro (May 9th, 2024) and Charlie Hardy (May 23rd, 2024). During our meeting on the 6th of June, we discussed these nominations, voted to refer them to an Advisory Committee, per our policy, and voted on the constituents and charge of that committee. The details of the committee constituents and the charge are outlined below. The advisory committee makeup will be: Committee Constituent Role Recommending Body or Individual School Committee Member (ex-officio) Member School Committee Chair RMHS Principal – Jessica Callanan Consultant School Committee Chair Select Board Member (ex-officio) Member Select Board Local Business Leader Member School Committee Chair* RMHS Student Representative Member RMHS Principal Historical Commission Member (ex-officio) Member Historical Commission Local Community Member Associate School Committee Chair* RMHS Student Representative Associate RMHS Principal *This recommendation will take place after reviewing applicants received in alignment with Section 8.10 of the Reading Home Rule Charter. Additionally, below is the charge for the advisory committee in alignment with Section 6 of School Committee Policy BDF: Length of Service: Through November 2024. Assignment: Consider the nomination to name the Gymnasium inside Hawkes Field House after Phil Vacarro and Turf 2 after Charlie Hardy in alignment with Sections A and B of Policy FF of the Reading School Committee. Those sections are: A. A person, living or deceased, for whom a public school may be named or a room or area of a school campus dedicated, must have made significant contributions to education in the Reading Public Schools. Evidence of such contributions may include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Extraordinarily effective and dedicated service to and/or on behalf of the youth in the Reading Public Schools. b. Persistent efforts to sustain a quality system of public education for all youth and to improve programs and services for them. c. Demonstrated understanding of the essential nature of public education in the perpetuation of our democratic form of government. B. The nominee must otherwise be worthy of the honor of having a school named for him/her or a room or area dedicated to him/her. Evidence of such attributes should include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Superior levels of performance in strengthening and supporting the public schools. b. Effective citizenship c. Community service d. Excellent character and general reputation e. High standards of ethics As part of the consideration, execute appropriate research and gather necessary public feedback and input to form a recommendation for the School Committee for this topic. Resources: The Committee, through its work with the Administration, shall aid with meeting notices and meeting locations. Additionally, the Committee will provide all letters of support or other such materials it receives which will enable the advisory committee to assess community support and alignment with Sections A and B of Policy FF. Dates for Major Reports: The Committee wishes to receive the final recommendation by the end of November 2024 at a yet-to-be-scheduled regular School Committee meeting. Governing Policies: It is recommended that the advisory committee leverage the following policies throughout their process: Policy BEDH – Public Comment at School Committee Meetings Policy JIB – Student Involvement in Decision Making Policy KDB – Community Involvement in Decision Making Additionally, it is required that the advisory committee operate in compliance with MGL 30A:18-25 (Open Meeting Law). Press Releases: The advisory committee shall not provide a press release and defer all press inquiries to the School Committee via the School Committee Chair. I am sharing this with you as we would like the Select Board to vote on a member to join this committee over the next five to six months during your next meeting, or soon after that so that the committee can get started on their work. I appreciate your consideration. June 7, 2024 VIA EMAIL (danieldewar@me.com) Daniel Dewar 519 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: May 17, 2024, Open Meeting Law Complaint Dear Mr. Dewar: On May 17, 2024, you filed an Open Meeting Law (“OML”) Complaint against the Reading Select Board (“Board”) alleging that the Board violated the OML on February 3, 2024 when Karen Herrick discussed the appointment of a new Town Manager with the husband of then Select Board member Jacqueline McCarthy.1 As outlined below, on June 4, a majority of the Select Board voted in favor of finding that a violation of the OML occurred. In response to this violation, the Board commits itself to future compliance with the law. A copy of your Complaint is attached to this response. I. Relevant Facts On April 22, 2024, former Select Board member McCarthy submitted a “Letter to the Editor” to local news outlets. In her letter, Ms. McCarthy stated: I took our need to hire a new Town Manager seriously. I spent a significant amount of time assessing our options. My goal was to arrive at a unanimous vote among our closely divided Board. (Regrettably, by speaking individually with Mark Dockser, and then with Carlo Bacci, the Open Meeting Law (OML) may have been violated). I shared this information with my husband, who on February 3 shared this information with my former colleague and friend Karen Herrick. My choice for Town Manager was not the same as Ms. Herrick’s. Your Complaint alleges that this conversation between Ms. Herrick and Mark Delaney, Ms. McCarthy’s husband, resulted in a violation of the Open Meeting Law. The Board met in executive session on June 4, 2024 to review your Complaint. During its discussion, the Board was unable to come to a consensus on the facts surrounding Ms. Herrick’s conversation with Mr. Delaney. 1 The Board authorized me to respond to this Complaint at its meeting on June 4, 2024. II.Board’s Response and Remedies While the Board could not come to an agreement on the facts surrounding the incident in question, a majority of the Board voted to find that a violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred. The Board also voted to allow Ms. Herrick to issue a statement in response to the Complaint and to attach her statement to the Board’s official response. A copy of her statement is therefore attached to this letter. Please note that this statement does not reflect the position of the Board, nor is it endorsed by the Board. To remedy this violation, the Board will (1) post its response on the Town’s website as part of the Board’s next meeting packet and (2) commit to future compliance with the OML. The Board also discussed the importance of being cautious when speaking with the spouses of other members about matters within the Board’s jurisdiction. The Board appreciates you bringing this matter forward and will take all steps necessary to ensure continued compliance with the law. Sincerely, Ivria Glass Fried cc: Attorney General’s Division of Open Government Select Board/Town Manager Town Clerk Mr Dewar, This addendum is my statement in response to your Open Meeting Law complaint and the Reading Select Board vote on the matter. I have been on friendly terms with Jackie McCarthy and Mark Delaney since before Jackie joined the SB. I first met them on Auburn St to better understand their concerns about the water tower project and Mark Delaney was part of my campaign team two years ago. I am a Licensed Realtor in MA and FL and serve as a MAR State Political Coordinator. We regularly chat about our families, our work with MAR (Massachusetts Association of Realtors), pending state legislation as well as local politics, Town Meeting, hobbies,…etc. Mark Delaney texted me twice on Saturday Feb 3 asking about my trip to Naples, FL and wanting to talk. We connected later that afternoon. After initial hellos - Mark Delaney announced, “I think we have consensus!” I responded with, “Consensus on what - what are you talking about?” Mark Delaney said, “Chris and Carlo are leaning toward Matt K and now that Jackie has spent lots of time talking to staff she is too.” When I asked how Mark could know this, he said, “Carlo (Bacci) called Jackie and blurted out that he and Chris were voting for Matt K. before Jackie could tell him to stop talking.” I noted that it was possibly an opening meeting law violation if Jackie and Mark Dockser had also spoken about the town manager selection as they were members of the search committee. The remaining parts of our conversation were about Mark Delaney’s thoughts on our next Town Manager as well as mine. I believe we also chatted about golf. I did not speak to any Select Board member about the Town Manager Selection vote and I never shared the details of what I had learned in this call with another Select Board member. I was not informed that Chair Bacci was inviting members of the public to our OML discussion and executive session nor was this published in our packet or detailed in the related agenda item of June 4, 2024. I requested the Select Board conduct this discussion with a member of the public in Open Session and this request was denied. Mr Delaney, a private resident, was asked by Chair Bacci if I had ever threatened Ms McCarthy. He answered, “no.” Mr Delaney was asked if he believed that there was intent to commit serial communication during our February 3 phone call. He answered, “no.” Town Counsel, Ivria Fried, emailed the Select Board on 2/7/2024 and asked that the two Select Board members involved in the potential violation contact her. I assumed that Carlo Bacci and Mark Dockser would be reaching out to Town Counsel and disclosing the full extent of their conversations with other Select Board members. I never spoke to any other Select Board members about the Town Manager selection vote. Ms McCarthy to the best of my knowledge was not present during my conversation with Mr, Delaney on 2/7/2024, but Mr Delaney did at the end of our conversation mention her arrival and state that he needed to conclude our discussion. In this statement, I can relay only what I was personally told. I was not present for the discussion between Carlo Bacci and Ms McCarthy nor was I present for the discussion between Carlo Bacci and Chris Haley regarding the Town Manager Selection vote. Delaney Screenshot 2024-06-06 at 12.56.23 PM