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Date: 2025-02-04Time: 7:00PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell StreetAgenda:
Purpose:General Business
Meeting Called By:Caitlin Nocella on behalf of the Chair
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7:00 Overview of Meeting
7:05 Public Comment
7:15 Select Board Liaison / Town Manager Reports
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7:30 Mandarin Restaurant Recognition
Public Hearing –Vote on the following amendments to the
Parking and Traffic Regulations:
Amendment Number 2025-1; Enact Article 5.4.4.13: No
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7:35
person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 7:00 AM
to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
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Thursdays or Fridays from August 25through June 30
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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Town of Reading
Meeting Posting with Agenda
on any of the streets or parts of streets to which this Article
has been applied as listed under Article 12.
Amendment Number 2025-2; Article 12.1 to Enact
Pursuant to Article 5.4.4.13: No person shall park a vehicle
between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from August
thth
through June 30on the southerly side of Arcadia
25
Avenue, starting at West Street to Edgemont Avenue.
Amendment Number 2025-3; Article 12.1 to Enact:
Pursuant to Article 5.3: Parking shall be prohibited on
Green Street along the southerly side, starting at Main St
heading in the westerly direction on Green Street,
extending 90 feet ending prior to 59 Green Street.
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8:00 MBTA Turnback Track Discussion
25
9:00 Reading Center for Active Living (ReCal)Design Update
58
9:30 Parking Kiosk discussion and potential vote
9:50 Discuss and Vote on new Council on Aging Liaison
61
10:00 Future Agendas
63
10:10 Approve Meeting Minutes
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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Mandarin Reading
296 Salem Street
Together , fundraising make easy
Dine for Cause Benefit Nite
As of 2024 $ 115,980.60 in proceeds for community
Below is some of our successful fund raisers, your support and commitment to the community is unmatched
As of December 2024
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Organizations raised Organizations raised Organizations raised
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Boy Scout Troop 702 of Reading Lynnfield High School Field Hockey Reading Community Singer
$1,802 $4,140
$1,045
3 11
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Young Women League of Reading Lynnfield High School Post Prom COMMUNITIAS - EMARC
$425
$1,160 $7,135
7 3 1
Reading Scholarship Foundation Lynnfield High School Lacrosse Reading Pop Warner
$4,575 $1,605 $500
16 4 4
RMHS Indoor / Winter Track Lynnfield POWIR Refugee Alliance
$6,805 $1.987 $1,770
1 3
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RMHS Boy / Girl Lacrosse Lynnfield High Cross Track Boston Marathon Vary Groups
$3,530 $395 $790
8 9 5
RMHS Boy / Girl Volleyball Church of the Good Shepherd Colonial Chorus
$3,110
$1,473 $1,340
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RMHS Boy / Girl Field Hockey Reading Symphony Orchestra V.O.I.C.E
$4,955
$1,215 $750
10 6
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RMHS Boy / Girl Soccer Arts Reading
$3,820 $1,060
$2,605
9 5 6
RMHS Boy / Girl Basketball Reading Garden Club RMHS - Girl Gynastics
$2,480 $2,590
$1,635
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5RMHS Robotic Club Wakefield HS - Hockey RMHS Boy / Girl Baseball
$825 $2,160
$2,860
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RMHS Boy / Girl Softball Wakefield HS Theater Art RMHS Varsity Golf
$590 $1,140
$775
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RMHS PTO Wakefield HS Cheerleading RMHS - Drama Club
$1,125
$1,820 $1,650
8 6
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Parker Middle PTO Joshua Eaton Elementary PTO Reading Youth Hockey
$2,120 $2,605
$2,185
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J W Killam Elementary PTO Alice M. Barrows Elementary PTO Reading Band Parent Org
$6,740 $2,335
$710
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Wood End Elementary PTO Parker Middle School Drama Reading Education Foundation
$3,171
$525 $1,430
6 2
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A. W. Coolidge Middle PTO A. W. Coolidge Middle - Drama Birch Meadow Elementary PTO
$2,605
$725 $1,255
others like........
St. Joseph School Wakefield, Creative Art, Crystal Garden Club, Reading Little League, YMCA-Burbank, Nazareth Academy
Annunciation of Virgin Mary Woburn, Evolution Basketballs, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Wakefield Repertory Theatre,
Stoneham Theatre, Save-A-
If you know someone who interested in hosting a successful fund raising event
Please send an email to Benefit Coordinator : Robert Lee at mandarinreading@yahoo.com
Mandarin Benefit Night Guidelines
Part of our mission at The Mandarin is to support local organizations that have an impact on our community. The primary way
that Mandarin Benefit Night
is meant to define the responsibilities that each of our organizations has, in order to create an environment of success for your event night.
Step One: Complete the benefit application below, and return to the managing coordinator at the restaurant. Note: The Mandarin reserves
the right ,
which may affect our organization long after your event. We at The Mandarin wish to support all endeavors, however, we ourselves
must remain neutral, and as such, will only host events that we feel will have broad support from the community as a whole.
Step Two: Once we certify that your organization is a good fit to complement our program, we will discuss the ways to get word out about your
benefit night. While we can reach some of our guests through email, this is largely your responsibility, as your contact lists are for
people that already expressed an interest in your organization. Promotion on your part through email, web presence and social media
such as Facebook and Twitter will help insure that your event will become a success.
Marketing Recommendations:
Create a poster:
o
This should include the name of your organization, the date of your benefit, and any other pertinent information,
such as special events to be held during the benefit (silent auctions, raffle tickets for prizes)
The poster must be submitted and approved to the restaurant at least 1 (one) month before your benefit night
Missing any deadlines may cause us to postpone or cancel your benefit night.
Post the event on your website, as well as any other websites and social media sites, that support your cause.
o mandarinreading@yahoo.com so we may include that information in our own emails to guests.
Make posters for your event, and ask local merchants to post them. Bring us a copy as well!
Email your supporters to personally request attendance to your event.
Step Three: We will display your poster at least one week in advance of your event night, which will both advertise and raise awareness for your
cause.
Step Four: s as
well.
We will provide a table for your organization to give out flyers, membership information, stickers etc. We suggest that you have a representative
at the restaurant by 5PM to greet and answer any questions about your organization that guests may have.
o Any special requests for your event night should be made prior to the night of your event.
Step Five: The Mandarin will donate 20%+ of the sales generated by your event on guest checks that specifically mention your event on
that night, or bring in a copy of your email/flyer. This will be calculated from all guest checks supporting your event, not to
include tax or gratuity.
This applies to guests dining in, as well as take-out customers, from 5PM to 9PM.
Step Six: Prepare and distribute a post-event release to the local newspaper, and/or other media sources. This is a great way to say thank you
to your supporters, bring continued awareness to your organization, and build interest in future events your organization may have.
Finally, we would like to thank you and your organization for the efforts that you are making to benefit our community
and the people within it. We hope that our efforts to help are successful, and that we may work together in the future to
continue to give back to our community!
As of December 2024
run run run
Organizations raised Organizations raised Organizations raised
6 7
Boy Scout Troop 702 of Reading $1,802 Lynnfield High School Field Hockey Ќ Reading Community Singer $4,140
$1,045
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Young Women League Reading $425 Lynnfield High School Post Prom 3 COMMUNITIAS - EMARC
$1,160 $7,135
71
Reading Scholarship Foundation $4,575 Lynnfield High School Lacrosse 3 $1,605 Reading Pop Warner $500
16 4
RMHS Indoor / Winter Track $6,805 3 $1.887 POWIR Refugee Alliance $1,770
3
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RMHS Boy / Girl Lacrosse $3,530 Lynnfield High Cross Track 1 $395 Boston Marathon Vary Groups $790
8 5
RMHS Boy / Girl Volleyball $3,110 Church of the Good Shepherd Б Colonial Chorus
$1,335 $1,340
9
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RMHS Boy Girl Field Hockey $4,955 Reading Symphony Orchestra Ѝ V.O.I.C.E
$1,215 $750
10 6
RMHS Boy / Girl Soccer $3,820 Ќ Arts Reading $1,060
$2,605
9 6
RMHS Boy / Girl Basketball $2,480 Reading Garden Club 4 RMHS - Girl Gynastics $2,590
$1,435
9
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5RMHS Robotic Club $825 Wakefield HS - Hockey Њ RMHS Boy / Girl Baseball $2,160
$2,860
3
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RMHS Boy / Girl Softball $590 Wakefield HS Theater Art Ќ RMHS Varsity Golf $1,140
$775
7
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RMHS PTO $1,125 Wakefield HS Cheerleading Ќ RMHS - Drama Club
$1,820 $1,650
8 6
Parker Middle PTO $2,120 Joshua Eaton Elementary PTO Џ $2,605 Reading Youth Hockey
$2,185
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J W Killam Elementary PTO $6,740 Alice M. Barrows Elementary PTO 3 $1,940 Reading Band Parent Org
$710
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Wood End Elementary PTO $3,171 Parker Middle School Drama Б Reading Education Foundation
$525 $1,430
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A. W. Coolidge Middle PTO $2,605 A. W. Coolidge Middle - Drama Ќ Birch Meadow Elementary PTO
$725 $1,255
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RMHS-Girl Basketball1/19/2024$300.00
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RMHS-Winter Track1/26/2024$470.00
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RMHS-Ski Club2/2/2024$200.00
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Coolidge & Parker Joint French Cl2/9/2024$1,010.00
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Alice Barrow PTO2/3/2024$395.00
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Birch Meadow Ele PTO2/10/2024$900.00
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Reading Garden Club2/15/2024$400.00
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Reading Youth Hockey2/23/2024$460.00
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Reading Community Singers3/15/2024$605.00
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Christian Cooperative PreSchool3/16/2024$400.00
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Reading Scholarship Foundation4/5/2024$825.00
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Church of Good Shephred 4/6/2024$138.00
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RMHS - Girl Lacrosse4/12/2024$565.00
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Woodend Ele PTO4/26/2024$295.00
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Coolidge Middle PTO4/27/2024$555.00
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RMHS Track5/3/2024$595.00
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Lynnfield HS - Boy Tennis5/10/2024$245.00
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RMHS - Boy Lacrosse5/18/2024$75.00
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RMHS - Drama5/24/2024$475.00
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RMHS - PTO6/13/2024$38.00
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Colonial Chorus8/2/2024$300.00
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Lynnfield HS - Football8/30/2024$860.00
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Arts Reading9/6/2024$200.00
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RMHS - Girl Soccers9/21/2024$800.00
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RMHS - PTO9/27/2024$200.00
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Woodend Ele PTO9/28/2024$500.00
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RMHS - Girls Field Hockey10/4/2024$565.00
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RMHS - Girl Valleyball10/19/2024$670.00
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Reading Community Singers10/25/2024$505.00
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Coolidge Middle PTO10/26/2024$660.00
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RMHS - Drama11/1/2024$600.00
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Communitas EMARC11/8/2024$700.00
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Birch Meadow Ele PTO11/16/2024$355.00
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Parker Middle PTO12/6/2024$410.00
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RMHS - Ski Club12/7/2024$140.00
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Scout Troop 70212/13/2024$525.00
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LHS Class 202612/14/2024$100.00
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Tri M Music Honor Society12/20/2024$100.00
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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
th
hearing on February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall, 16
Lowell Street, Reading, MA or also available remotely on Zoom to act on proposed changes to
the following Traffic and Parking Regulations:
Amendment Number 2025-1; Enact Article 5.4.4.13: No person shall park a vehicle
between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
thth
Thursdays or Fridays from August 25through June 30 on any of the streets or parts of
streets to which this Article has been applied as listed under Article 12.
Amendment Number 2025-2; Article 12.1 to Enact Pursuant to Article 5.4.4.13: No
person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays,
thth
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from August 25 through June 30on the
southerly side of Arcadia Avenue, starting at West Street to Edgemont Avenue.
Amendment Number 2025-3; Article 12.1 to Enact: Pursuant to Article 5.3: Parking shall
be prohibited on Green Street along the southerly side, starting at Main St heading in the
westerly direction on Green Street, extending 90 feet ending prior to 59 Green 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 in person or remotely via Zoom; or
may submit their comments in writing or by email to townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
By order of
Matthew A. Kraunelis
Town Manager
To the Chronicle: Please publish on Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Send the bill and tear sheet to: Town Manager’s Office
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
ATTN: Caitlin Nocella
Town of Reading
Amendment to the
Traffic and Parking Regulations
Amendment Number:2025-1
Date Filed:January 2025
Filed By:Traffic and Safety Officer Michael S. Scouten
On Behalf of:Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force
Section 1:
Purpose of Amendment –Amend of Article 12Traffic Rules and Regulations-Public Ways
Article 5.4.4.13.
Section 2:
Purpose of Amendment –Under Article 12.1-Enact Article5.4.4.13:No person shall park a
vehicle between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
thth
Thursdays or Fridays from August 25throughJune 30on any of the streets or parts of
streets to which this Article has been applied as listed under Article 12.
Section3:
Effective Date:
This act shall take effect upon its passage andthe provisions aboveshall 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
SelectBoard 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
Town of Reading
Amendment to the
Traffic and Parking Regulations
Amendment Number:2025-2
Date Filed:January 2025
Filed By:Traffic and Safety Officer MichaelS. Scouten
On Behalf of:Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force
Section 1:
Purpose of Amendment –WithinArticle 12 -Traffic Rules and Regulations -Amend Article
12.1Public Ways-Arcadia Avenue.
Section 2:
Purpose of Amendment –Article 12.1 to Enact Pursuant to Article 5.4.4.13:No person shall
park a vehicle between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
thth
Thursdays or Fridays from August 25through June 30onthe southerly side of Arcadia
Avenue, starting at West Street to Edgemont Avenue.
Section3:
Effective Date:
This act shall take effect upon its passage andthe provisions aboveshall 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
SelectBoard 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
Town of Reading
Amendment to the
Traffic and Parking Regulations
_________________________________________________________________________________
Amendment Number:2025-3
Date Filed:January 2025
Filed By:Traffic and Safety OfficerMichael S. Scouten
On Behalf of:Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force
Section 1:
Purpose of Amendment –Within Article 12 Traffic Rules and Regulations -Amend Article
12.1-Public Ways–Green Street.
Section 2:
Purpose of Amendment –Article 12.1 to Enact:Pursuant to Article 5.3:Parking shall be
prohibited on Green Streetalong the southerlyside,starting at Main Stheading in the
westerly direction on Green Street,extending 90 feetending prior to 59 Green Street.
Section3:
Effective Date:
This act shall take effect upon its passage andthe provisions aboveshall 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
SelectBoard 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
Regional/Urban Rail
Reading to Boston 30 min Service Frequency
Information for the Town of Reading Select Board regarding turnback
trackand increased service frequency
Alistair Sawers, Rail Modernization Office
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February 42025
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
Regional/Urban Rail
Rail Modernization
Fromextensivestakeholderoutreachkeyoutcomeswereidentifiedforthetransformationofthe
legacyCommuterRailintoa“RegionalRail”service
Midday and weekend frequency will increase across all lines— including
all day service at least every 30 minutes in the inner core
The fleet will continue to modernize and electrify, offering faster, more
frequent service, improved reliability, with reduced emissions and noise
Improved access to regional rail stations, including parking, bike storage,
and improvements to passenger pick-up and drop-off points
Riders will benefit from integrated fare payment and trip planning, enhancing the
experience, reducing uncertainty, and improving communication transparency
The system will be made more user friendly for all riders including
improving level boarding
TheRegionalRailModernizationProgramisaboutdeliveringonthesepromises
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
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Regional/Urban Rail
Progress with Rail Modernization
Developmentofturntracksandotherinfrastructurenecessarypartofmodernization
Started with Visioning First action was to Modernization early Selected approach Intention to deliver
exercise in 2019 introduce all day actions include turn Battery-Electric new trains and
called Rail Vision. Now every day service, in tracks needed for trains using sections infrastructure on the
updated for2021 using existing more frequent of wire for charging North side starting
Diesel trainsservice that can be while moving is with the
•Battery technology
started before being implemented Newburyport
changes
electrificationon the Fairmount Rockport line which
•changes in travel
line using existing already has a turn
since COVID
Amtrak power supplytrack. Haverhill line
3
is connected and
2
4
could follow soon
thereafter.
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RailModernization
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
3
Regional/Urban Rail
Benefits of Rail Modernization
Futurehigh-frequencydecarbonized“Regional”railservice
Countssoon
after
Fairmountline
increased
Serving all types of
Updated trains
Regular Service
frequencyin
riders
thesameway
Every 15-20
alreadysaw
Office workers
Cleaner
minutes inside of
18%increase
Route 128
Students
Quieter
intotalriders
Every 30-60
Lab workers
minutes outside Better amenities
of Route 128
Sports fans
Electric
Same time
between trains
Concert Goers
Faster
throughout the
Shoppers
day
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
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Regional/Urban Rail
Inner Core Rail concept
•Originates from MBTA’s 2019 visioning
exercise for the future of Commuter Rail
•Service level
•High frequency bi-directional service
•15-20 minute intervals
•All day service
•Inside route 128 with turns at:
•Reading
•Beverly
•Anderson/Woburn
•New Kendal Green
•Framingham (lower frequency)
•Readville (all of Fairmount line)
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
5
Regional/Urban Rail
TurntrackOperationalconcept
•Reading turn every 30 minutes during day•Current service 45 min frequency
•Fewer in evening and weekends
•Waits at station when making turn
•No storage overnight
•Total of 8 per day
•Alternates with Haverhill train
•Total of 16-20 trains turn on a weekday
•Procedure in 30 minutes or less:
•Pull into Station & unload
•Move to Turnback track
•Crew changes ends
•Haverhill train passes
•Brake tests
•Move to station 5mins before time to load
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
6
Regional/Urban Rail
Constructionconcept
•The line north of Reading Depot station
used to be double track until the former
freight railroad owner removed one track
•Turnback Track is a planned to utilize that
historic second track bed next to the
current main line, inside existing MBTA
property
•Extends 4,500 ft between Woburn St and
a point just before the Aberjona River near
Willow St.
•Project planned to take 12 months to
complete
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
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Regional/Urban Rail
ApproximateLocomotivelocation
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
8
Regional/Urban Rail
Satelliteview
•Approximate end of turn
track marked “1”
•Reading Station shown
by red marker
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
9
Regional/Urban Rail
Appendix
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
10
Regional/Urban Rail
HistoricHighlandsdepotanddoubletrack
Draft for Discussion & Policy Purposes Only
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Reading Center for Active Living
(ReCAL)
Select Board Update
February 04, 2025
Schematic Drawings
Project History
Costing
Town Meeting &
MetropolitanAreaReadingCenterforReCALC Select Board
UMASS new BH+A Feasibility
CommunityVotes
PlanningCouncilActiveRecommendations &
study, details Study: program and
(MAPC)Economic Living CommitteeExtend effort
need for space needs.
DevelopmentPlan(ReCALC)formed
programs, new Stakeholder
spacemeetings &
community
charettes,
20152017202120222023 2024 2025
Select Board
UMASS
RECALC & COA support
prioritizes ReCALC,
Gerontology
Symonds
awards ARPA funds
Institute
Way
for feasibility,
Community
PBC recommends
schematic design
Needs
Symonds Way
Assessment
10 Years of Planning
Schematic Design Process
Schematic Design Process: Input & Feedback
SITE
DESIGN
SCHEMATIC
BUDGET
COST
APPROVALS
SELECTION
REVIEW
DESIGNDEVELOPMENT
ESTIMATING
Oct-Nov 2024
Town of Reading
Permanent Building CommitteeTown of Reading
Executive
Design/StakeholderDepartmentalReviews
Abutters
Operations
SustainabilityFire
Outreach
Burbank Ice Arena
Elder&HumanServices
CommunicationsPolice
Council on Aging
Recreation
Conservation
Other
PublicForums
Services
Health
Killam SBC/OPM
Lunch & Learn
Engineering
Edge Sports
Planning
PublicWorks
Schematic Design Process
OVER 50 SCHEMATIC PHASE
MEETINGS
13 PUBLIC MEETINGS
Community Television
Public Engagement
Automatic Updates
Email Input
Town News Flash
Website
Social Media
Newsletters
Flyers
Press Articles
Video
Forums
Suggestion box
ProjectVision
VISIONSTATEMENT:TheReadingCenterfor MISSIONSTATEMENT:TheTownofReadingcreatedmultiple
ActiveLiving(ReCAL)willbeacommunityguidingprinciplesfortheCenterforActiveLivinginorderto
asset,designedtosupporttheMissionprovidean inclusive,welcoming,andsupportivespacethat
StatementsofElder&HumanServices,meetstheinterestsandneedsofthegrowing60+population.
RecreationandVeteransDivisions.ReCALTheReadingCenterforActiveLivingembracesadynamic
seeksto fosterhealthandwellnessby approach promotinggrowthandhealthyagingbyenhancing
promotingsocialinteraction,strengtheningthesocial,cognitive,andphysicallivesofoursenior
thecommunity,andprovidingapointofpopulation.RECALwillalsoprovideadditional indoor
accesstoprogramsandservicesforallages.recreationalspaceforallagegroups.
Elder & Human ServicesVeterans ServicesRecreation
Reading Center for Active Living
ProjectGoals
GUIDINGPRINCIPLES:
1. RECALwillbeage-friendlyandwelcomingtoeveryone.
2. Thedesignwillincludeaseniorhubwithdesignatedspacestosupportthefullrangeofprogramsand
servicestomeetthegrowingneedsofage60+residentsofferingfullday,weekend,andeveninghours.
3. RECALwillincludedesignatedspaceforrecreationandofficesandsharedspacestoprovide
recreationaland/orcommunity-buildingopportunitiesforallages.
4. TheCenterwillensuresafetyandaccessibilitybothinsideandoutsidethefacilitythroughthoughtfuldesign
andoperation.
5. TheCenterwillpromotesocialequalityandmaximizeaccesstoprogramsandservicestoallmembersofthe
community.
6. Thefacilitywillbeenvironmentallyconscious,strivetobecarbonneutral,andwillleavealegacyof
responsibledesignandoperation
Thoughtfully Bridging Generations
Project Impact
the structure, function, and quality of our
relationships with othersis a critical and underappreciated contributor
to individual and population health, community safety,
can have significant economic costs to
individuals, communities, and society. Social isolation among older
adultsalone accounts for an estimated $6.7 billion in excess Medicare
lower academic
Achievement, worse performance at work.In the U.S., stress-related
absenteeism attributed to loneliness costs employers an estimated $154
connection not only affects individuals, but also
the communities they live in
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
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Project Impact
Build Environment for Social Connection
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Project Impact
The NEW Reading Center for Active Living is more than just a construction Project. It is a
commitment to our town to offer programs and services that are very much valued and needed.
We have over 9,000 individuals/families participating in community programs/events and utilizing
vital social services and resources offered within the Community Services Department
Other Centers have seen a 70%-110% increase in participation when opening their new facilities.
This translates into 58% -72% of the total population of Reading who will use this building or access
resources.
With the rising demand for services evidenced as well as a rapidly growing 60+ community, this
project ensures that all members in the Town of Reading have access to the resources, facilities and
community connection they need to thrive.
By placing Elder & Human Services, Recreation and Veterans at the heart of a modern, accessible
and inclusive community hub, we create a space that not only meets immediate needs but also
fosters long-term growth, collaboration and integration. This project is a crucial investment for a
successful and happy shared future.
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Site Plan
Design Update
PICKLEBALLCOURTS
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View From Ice Rink
Design Update
View from Parking Area
Design Update
View of Senior Patio
Design Update
View of Second Floor Deck
Design Update
Floor Plans
Design Update
Entrance
from Parking
Area
Second FloorGround Floor
Ground Floor Renderings
Design Update
Second Floor Access
To Senior Lounge
Reception
Program Guide
ReceptionMulti
Purpose
Room
Program Guide
Lobby
Entrance
Ground Floor Renderings
Design Update
Senior Cafe
Senior Lounge
Ground Floor Renderings
Design Update
Multi Purpose Room
Game Room
Ground Floor Renderings
Design Update
Gymnasium
Construction Project Costs
Construction Project Costs
What most
Unit Costs
will notice =
~10% of
Building Components
Built in FurnishingsBuilt in Furnishings,
costs
Site Components
1.8%1.8%
Moveable FurnitureMoveable Furniture,
Technology,
Buidling EquipmentBuidling Equipment,
2.2%
1.4%
Foundations, 6.0%
Landscaping, 9.1%
1.7%
Site Preparation and
Earthwork, 20.6%
Site Furnishings,
Interior Finishes Interior Finishes
Structure, 9.9%
1.7%
(Walls, Floors, (Walls, Floors,
Ceilings), 6.3%6.3%
Preparation
FinishesFinishes
Roof, 4.3%
Core Building
ElectricalElectrical, 12.9%
Site Prep
Fire ProtectionFire Protection, 2.3%2.3%
Systems
Remaining
Buidling
Utilities
Pathways
Exterior Walls, Doors Exterior Walls, Doors
HVAC, 14.8%14.8%
& Windows, 18.6%
Interior Walls, Doors
PlumbingPlumbing, 6.7%6.7%
Site Utilities, 40.1%
& Windows, 9.3%
Roadways & Parking,
Stairs, 0.8%
28.6%
Elevator, 1.1%
Construction Project Costs
Total Construction Costs
GC Profit
Permit Fees
Bonds & Insurance
General Requirements
Unit
General Conditions
Subcontract Totals
(UnitCosts)
Individual Unit Costs
Construction Project Costs
Estimated Construction Costs
Total
+ Annual Escalation
Construction
+ Design Contingency
Costs
Construction Project CostsConstruction Project Costs
Contingency
Total Project Costs
Misc
Management Fees
Design Fees
Total Estimated
Construction Costs
Total Estimated Project Costs
Comparative Project Cost Data
Total Project Costs
Bare
High End
Complicated
Bones
Actual
Site
Cost
Constructed
in 2030
$10M
Construction
Large
New
Cost
Facility
Construction
$40M
Constructed
Project
Small
in 2001
Cost
Facility
Estimated
Renovation
Cost
Simple
Only
Site
SIGNIFICANT VARIABLES
Comparative Project Cost Data
Without Accounting for GymWith Gym
Escalated Escalated Total Escalated Total Escalated
Population Population Facility size Facility size SF / SF / Construction Construction Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost Escalated Cost Escalated Cost Pickleball Pickleball
Total Facility Total Facility Total Escalated Total Escalated Project Cost per Project Cost per
Communitysizesize(SF)(SF)PopulationPopulationCompleteComplete($M)($M)($M)*($M)*per SFper SFProgramProgramGymGymCourtsCourtsSizeSizeProject Cost ($M)Project Cost ($M)SFSFNotesNotes
Attempt to Streamline Project Data into Usable Reference Points
ChathamChatham6,6006,6009,0009,0001.361.36FebFeb--2525$11.0$11.0$12.3$12.3$1,364$1,364 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------
CohassetCohasset8,4008,40011,50011,5001.371.37MarMar--1515$4.2$4.2$7.7$7.7$666$666 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00
Escalated Project Cost for similar Building Types
NewburyportNewburyport18,30018,30016,00016,0000.870.87SepSep--1515$6.6$6.6$11.9$11.9$741$741 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------
Community (60+, Community (60+, Renovation Renovation
SharonSharon18,60018,60034,00034,0001.831.83$10.7$10.7$883$88318+, Youth)18+, Youth)NoNo00------onlyonly
Community (60+, Community (60+, Partial Renovation. Use Partial Renovation. Use
Try to account for similar building sizes
ScituateScituate18,80018,80016,00016,0000.850.85MayMay--2121$4.9$4.9$7.5$7.5$469$46918+, Youth)18+, Youth)YesYes0044,00044,000----of adjoining Gymof adjoining Gym
$640/sf -$988/sf (Renovation only Community (60+, Community (60+, lower costs pre COVID)
PembrokePembroke18,80018,80023,00023,0001.221.22JunJun--2222$16.0$16.0$19.5$19.5$849$849 18+, Youth)18+, Youth)33,24033,240$28.2$28.2$848$848
$666/sf -$1406/sf (New only lower costs pre COVID)
Community (60+, Community (60+,
SudburySudbury19,00019,00014,00014,0000.740.74DecDec--2424$9.7$9.7$10.9$10.9$779$779 18+, Youth)18+, Youth)YesYes62,00062,000
INCLUDE ONLY POST COVID CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND BUILDING CODES
Community (60+, Community (60+,
SandwichSandwich20,30020,30016,00016,0000.790.79MarMar--2323$10.2$10.2$12.6$12.6$787$787 18+, Youth)18+, Youth)YesYes121226,00026,000$20.5$20.5$787$787
$870/sf -$1364/sf (New only POST COVID)
Community (60+, Community (60+, Renovation Renovation
WestboroughWestborough22,00022,00016,00016,0000.730.73JunJun--2727$15.5$15.5$15.8$15.8$988$98818+, Youth)18+, Youth)YesYes0060,00060,000$15.81$15.81$988$988onlyonly
USE SIMILAR BUILDING SIZES
17,300 to 18,900 SF, Project was 17,300 to 18,900 SF, Project was
WilmingtonWilmington23,40023,40018,00018,0000.770.77DecDec--2424$19.1$19.1$21.4$21.4$1,188$1,188 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo22------$1.8M over $17.3M budget$1.8M over $17.3M budget
$870/sf $1,227/sf
WellesleyWellesley29,00029,00012,00012,0000.410.41DecDec--1515$9.5$9.5$16.9$16.9$1,406$1,406 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------
North AndoverNorth Andover30,90030,90017,00017,0000.550.55JunJun--2424$18.3$18.3$20.9$20.9$1,227$1,227 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------
FalmouthFalmouth31,50031,50017,00017,0000.540.54DecDec--1919$9.6$9.6$15.3$15.3$898$898 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------
Renovation + Upper Renovation + Upper
ReCAL site costs will likely put the project toward the higher range
NeedhamNeedham33,00033,00015,00015,0000.450.45DecDec--2222$8.2$8.2$11.8$11.8$786$786Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------story Additionstory Addition
Community (60+, Community (60+,
28,000 SF Building
RandolphRandolph35,00035,00021,00021,0000.600.60JanJan--1818$9.0$9.0$15.2$15.2$723$723 18+, Youth)18+, Youth)YesYes0031,00031,000$22.4$22.4$723$723
Renovation Renovation
Probable Project Cost: $26.8M -$34.4M
AndoverAndover36,60036,60014,00014,0000.380.38MarMar--2121$7.0$7.0$10.7$10.7$765$765Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------onlyonly
MarlboroughMarlborough41,80041,80022,00022,0000.530.53MarMar--1515$8.5$8.5$15.3$15.3$696$696 Senior (60+)Senior (60+)NoNo00------
Community (60+, Community (60+,
Newton89,00025,0000.28Feb-25$14.8$16.5$660 18+, Youth)Yes058,000$27.5$474
Renovation
Brockton105,00014,0000.13Nov-24$10.2$11.5$819Senior (60+)No0---only
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Global Cost Trends
Events
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Consumer Price Index
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Labor Building
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Next Steps
DESIGN
BUDGET
COST
APPROVALS
REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT
ESTIMATING
02/18SelectBoardUpdate
01/31RoughEstimatesComplete
02/11DraftBudgetComplete
03/04SelectBoardVote
02/07ReconciledEstimatesComplete
02/24FinalBudgetComplete
03/05FinanceCommitteeUpdate
02/17UpdatedEstimatesComplete
03/12FinanceCommitteeVote
01/31DesignCommentsComplete
05/01SpecialTownMeeting
02/14DesignResponsesComplete
05/05SpecialTownMeeting
05/13SpecialTownVote
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Q&A
Select Board Draft Minutes
January 7, 2025
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Public Comment
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Public Comment
Pat Crowley, Jim Riley and Lucas Prato spoke about their dissatisfaction with the MBTA’s plans
for a turnback track in town. They are putting together alternative plans for the MBTA.
Liaison Reports
The board gave their liaison reports and expressed gratitude towards town staff for a
successful Martin Luther King Jr Day celebration.
During liaison reports, member Dockser announced he will not be seeking re-election this
year but plans to stay very involved. The board members thanked him for his long-time
service to the town and wished him well.
Town Manager Report
Kraunelis also echoed the boards comments about the MLK Day celebration. He noted he
toured the Dance School that is up for sale next to the Town Hall but noted some serious
issues with the building that would not be recommended for the Town to purchase. He also
Trash Cart Rollout and DPW Updates
Assistant DPW Director Mike Kessmen gave the board a presentation on the trash cart rollout
program and where everything stands today.
The program
bags, smaller carts & second barrels, disposal of old barrels, and storage of extra carts. Three
vendors are
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The rollout is scheduled to begin on April 8and should take about 2-3 weeks. Residents can
to seniors and disabled residents. The program also includes plans for the disposal of old
barrels. Residents will have three options if they want to dispose of their old barrels including
a curbside pickup option and a designated drop off location.
For more details and information, the presentation can be found in the Select Board packet
on the Town website.
Downtown Parking and Kiosk Update
Deputy Chief Amendola gave the board a presentation on the current status of downtown
parking. She went through and showed the board the number and type of parking violations
from 2016 to present. In 2022 was when they started seeing a problem and she noted the
increase in violations from 2022 to 2023 was astronomical. She also noted the Upper
Municipal lot (CVS lot), and Brande Court see about the same amount of violations.
She went through some changes to the downtown which could explain the increase in the
parking problems the town is seeing. A lot more housing and commercial buildings have
popped up and the board changed the parking limits in the Upper Municipal Lot and Brande
Court in 2019 from a 2-hour limit to a 4-hour limit which could be contributing to people
parking there for far longer.
The board discussed updates on the parking kiosk system and related issues. Amendola
mentioned that all the kiosks are now working properly. They have plans to improve signage
and provide better instructions. The board also discussed concerns about employees
overstaying the time limits, potential solutions like elderly/senior parking permits, enforcing
double parking citations, and the possibility of reselling the kiosks if they decide to remove
them. Overall, the board seems open to giving the kiosk system another try with some
adjustments to address previous issues. They will put this on their next agenda for further
discussion and potential vote.
Future of the Pleasant Street Center Building
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis presented the board with potential future uses of the Pleasant
Street center, including leasing it out, selling it, or repurposing it for various town uses such as
extra storage and meeting space. Some ideas for leasing the building could be, a coffee
shop, grocery store, restaurant, art and culture center, or preschool. Some other examples
included the possibility of turning it into a performance venue, similar to what was done with
old discussion also touched on the commercial
appraisal process, with Herrick expressing caution about misrepresenting the building's
value. The board mentioned the need for the building to generate revenue if they are going
to be running a new, larger senior center elsewhere.
MBTA Turnaround Track Update
The board discussed preparations for an upcoming public meeting with the MBTA on
February 4th regarding the proposed turn-around track. Kraunelis provided an update that
the Conservation Commission hearing has been continued to February 12th, and a separate
public engagement meeting will be scheduled as well. The Board plans to allow time on the
February 4th agenda for the MBTA presentation but set parameters to prevent it from
becoming an open forum given the amount of interest in this.
Future Agendas
The board discussed future agenda items.
Minutes
The board edited previous meeting minutes.
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Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from December 3
motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
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Haley moved to approve the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024, as amended.
The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
Executive Session
At 9:32 PM, Haley moved to enter executive session under Purpose 2 to conduct a
strategy session in preparation for negotiations with the Town Manager, to invite Town
Counsel to attend the executive session, and to return to open session. The motion was
seconded by Dockser and approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
Open Session – Discuss Town Manager Contract
The board returned to open session.
Haley moved to enter in employment agreement with the Town of Reading and Matt
Kraunelis for services as Town Manager through June 30, 2026,
contract presented today. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a
unanimous roll call vote.
Chair Bacci noted that after two executive sessions and a public feedback process, the board
offered Town Manager Matt Kraunelis another one-year contract to which Kraunelis accepted.
They hope he can continue to make improvements based on their feedback.
Herrick moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:17pm. Haley seconded the motion, and it
was approved with a unanimous roll call vote.