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2018-07-16LAG
Board -Committee -Commission -Council:
Select Board
Date: 2025-07-15Time: 7:00PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell StreetAgenda: Revised
Purpose:General Business
Meeting Called By:Jacquelyn LaVerde on behalf of Chair Chris Haley
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adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be
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Topics of Discussion:
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Overview of Meeting
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¤¯¢Town Manager Report
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Public Hearing Discuss and Vote onTraffic Amendments
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2025-7 Amend Article 12.1 Public Ways
2025-8 Amend Article 12.1 Public Ways-Longwood Road
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Town of Reading
Meeting Posting with Agenda
Discuss Potential Override/Budget Review (Recurring
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Discussion)*
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¥¯ ¢Discussion on Proposed Montessori School at Mattera Cabin*
¥¯¢¢Discuss Forming a Water & Sewer Rate Advisory Committee
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¦¯¢Discuss and Vote on Board & Committee FY26 Budget Requests
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¦¯¢Discuss Communication Tracking Method
¦¯Select Board Liaison Reports
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¦¯ Future Agendas
Discuss and Vote to Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
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¦¯ ¢June 10, 2025
June 24, 2025
*Revised 7/10/2025 to rearrange agenda items. Originally posted 3:19 pm, Jul 09, 2025.
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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Select Board DRAFT Motions – July 15, 2025
Discuss and Vote on Arcadia Avenue Parking Amendments
s 2025-6, 2025-7, and 2025-8.
5-6
presented.
5-7
presented.
5-8
presented.
Discuss and Vote on Board and Committee FY2026 Budget Requests
Move that the Board allocate funding for the following Boards and Committees:
Climate Advisory Committee $_____
Conservation Commission $_____
Historical Commission $_____
Town Forest Committee $_____
Trails Committee $_____
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
Move to approve the meeting minutes of June 10, 2025 as presented (oramended).
Move to approve the meeting minutes of June 24, 2025 as presented (oramended).
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Town of Reading
Meeting Posting with Agenda
2018-07-16LAG
Board -Committee -Commission -Council:
Select Board
Date: 2025-07-15Time: 7:00PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell StreetAgenda:
Purpose:Public Hearing
Meeting Called By:Jacquelyn LaVerde on behalf of Chair Chris Haley
Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holid
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 notbe accepted.
Topics of Discussion:
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading:
Please take notice that the Select Boardof the Town of Reading will hold apublichearing on
Tuesday, July 15, 2025at 7:00PM 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 2025-6; limit parkingbetween the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays
Facility Permit.
Amendment Number 2025-7; limitparking
Resident Permit: Arcadia Avenue, Edgemont Avenue, Stewart Road, Shelby Road, Munroe Avenue,
Garret Road, and Arnold Avenue.
Amendment Number 2025-8; limit parking a vehicle between the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on
weekdaysfrom August 25th through June 30th on sections ofLongwood Road.
A copy of the proposed documentsregarding this topic will be in the Select Board packet on the
website at www.readingma.gov
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearingin person or remotely via Zoom;or may submit
their comments in writing or by email to townmanager@readingma.gov
By order of
Matthew A. Kraunelis
Town Manager
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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From:Wellman, Jayne
To:Kraunelis, Matthew;Tirone, Charles
Cc:Baptiste, Madeleine;LaVerde, Jacquelyn
Subject:Mattera Cabin & Montessori Pilot Program
Date:Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:35:04 PM
Attachments:Pilot Montessori Forest School - Reading Conservation Comission Proposal (2) (002).pdf
Application - Mattera Cabin fillable.pdf
Information about the Mattera Cabin (PDF).pdf
Importance:High
Matt,
Chuck Tirone provided the following estimated licensing fee information regarding the
request from the Mulberry Forest Montessori for a pilot program to use the Mattera
Cabin and Bare Meadow. This estimate is based on Mattera’s existing non-profit rental
rates and reflects the anticipated use as described by the school. Chuck says the
Montessori Forest School will be officially recognized as a Reading-based nonprofit by
the start of the school year.
The preliminary estimate is about $10,000 for cabin use. This figure is subject to further
discussion by the Conservation Commission, which may recommend a higher amount.
Chuck has spoken to Co-Founder Mary Jirmanus Saba about these figures.
Also attached are the proposal from the school, information about Mattera Cabin, and
the usual application form.
Proposed Licensing Fee Estimate, Montessori Forest School
Mattera Rental Rate Used: As a Reading-based nonprofit, the school would qualify for
the nonprofit rate of $20/hour (2-hour minimum per day), consistent with guidance from
Town Counsel that rates be based on what we charge the general public.
1. Base Use – Bathroom Access Only
180 school days 2-hour minimum × $20/hour = $40/day
$40/day × 180 days = $7,200
2. Estimated Rainy Days – Full-Day Indoor Use
Estimated 15 full days (7 hours/day) 7 hours × $20/hour = $140/day
$140/day × 15 days = $2,100
Total Estimated Licensing Fee:
$7,200 (base use)
$2,100 (rainy day indoor use)
Total: $9,300
This estimate is based on the school’s anticipated use of the building.
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Jayne
Jayne Wellman, MPA, MCPPO
Assistant Town Manager
16 Lowell St
Reading, MA 01867
781.942.6637 (o)
781.970.2537 (m)
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hours.
The Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that general email is a public record unless the content falls within one of the stated
exemptions under the Massachusetts Public Records Laws.
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FY26 Board & Committee Funding Requests
Board/CommitteeItem(s)/Project(s)Amount Requested
Climate Advisory CommitteeTOTAL$1,000
Conservation Commission Landscaping Tools @ Mattera Cabin$500
Invasive Management @ Bare Meadow$5,000
Signage & Kiosk$3,100
Mattera Cabin Improvements$1,600
Fence Repair @ Maillet Sommes$280
TOTAL$10,480
Historical Commission Annual Operating Budget$1,500
Temporary Archival Processing Services$5,000
TOTAL$6,500
Town Forest CommitteeTOTAL$6,500
Trails Committee Materials$3,000
Equipment$2,000
TOTAL$5,000
TOTAL REQUESTS$29,480
FY25 Board & Committee Funding Requests
(For Reference)
Board/CommitteeAmount Voted by Select Board
Climate Advisory Committee$1,000
Conservation Commission$6,000
Historical Commission$1,500
Town Forest Committee$6,500
Trails Committee$5,000
$20,000
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Thank you for reaching out to Jackie.
Just the standard request we put in every year should be sufficient. I do not believe we used it
this year, reusing posters from the year before, but could use an update on them.
The other item, which I do not believe went throughthe SB in the past, is for the town to send
out a survey along with the census. We have done this every other year, and in the past Bob
and Fidel covered the cost (printing) of the survey from some other budget item. The survey
has not been updated just yet, but will be in the next few months.
Lastly, we would like to have a logo competition, where kids in the school district submittheir
designs. Not sure if we'll be asking elementary, middle, high, or combination of, to submit.
Ideally, we would like to offer a prize, either cash or maybe gift cards to local businesses? Not
sure if this is something a town would or could cover, if you would like for us to reach out to
businesses, or if I should just bank roll it myself. Please advise from a legal perspective as I do
not want to cross into a gray area.
Thank you in advance,
-Gena
On Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 10:11AM LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov> wrote:
Hi Gena,
Just wanted to check in with you and ask if the Climate Advisory Committee had any
requests for funding for FY26. The Select Board will be voting on board/committee funding
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requests at their next meeting on July 15. If you have anything, please let me know
Many thanks,
Jackie
From: Kraunelis, Matthew <mkraunelis@readingma.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 6:12 PM
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To: Jeffrey Lamson <jlamson04@gmail.com>; Pino D'Orazio <pdorazio@gmail.com>; John
Kastrinos <johnbobk@icloud.com>; genady.pilyavsky@gmail.com; bpbowe@outlook.com
Cc: Wellman, Jayne <jwellman@readingma.gov>; LaVerde, Jacquelyn
<jlaverde@readingma.gov>
Subject: BCC Funding Requests
Good Evening Board Chairs,
The Select Board will take up Board Funding Requests at their meeting on
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July 15. Please send us your requests by Wednesday, July 9 so that
they can be included in the Select Board Packet.
Thanks,
Matt
Matthew A. Kraunelis, Esq.
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
781-942-9043
mkraunelis@ci.reading.ma.us
www.readingma.gov
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Dear Select Board Members:
I'm writing to respectfully request approval for an operating budget for the Conservation Commission,
as Conservation has no stand-alone operating budget at this time.
A total of $10.480 in the following increments:
General Landscaping tools to help with maintenance around Matter Cabin. $500
Weed Whacker
Shovel(s)
Garden Rake
Wheelbarrow (8.75 cu ft cart)
Invasive Management Bare Meadow - $5.000
in Bare Meadow,
including Japanese knotweed and Oriental bittersweet. These should be addressed before they spread
further and become more difficult to manage.
Signage and Kiosk - $3,100
These signs would be in same format as recent purchases for other Conservation Areas and town
buildings.
A sign at Kurchian Woods at the end of Veterans Way
Mattera Cabin Improvements - $1,600
Work to construct a new 24' x 24' deck behind Mattera Cabin. Once the deck is complete, we want to
purchase a picnic table for use by visitors and during educational programming.
Fence Repair Maillet, Sommes & Morgan Conservation Area - $280
There is a single section of fencing that has broken. To replace it we will need two posts and one cross
rail.
Thank you,
Brian Bowe
Chair, Conservation Commission
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From: jonathan barnes <jebarnes2@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:35 AM
To: Kraunelis, Matthew <mkraunelis@readingma.gov>
Cc: LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov>; Pino D'Orazio
<pdorazio@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Historical Commission Annual Budget For FY26
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Hi Matt,
Thanks very much for your email. The RHC is meeting tomorrow night, and
I’ll ask if we have any need to request funds additional to the $1,500. I’ll
follow up by Thursday.
Best,
Jonathan
On Jul 8, 2025, at 10:17AM, Kraunelis, Matthew
<mkraunelis@readingma.gov> wrote:
Hi Jonathan, the Select Board plans to take up
board budget requests at their meeting next
Tuesday. We are putting together the meeting
agenda and gathering information for the
packet. Below you have requested $1,500 for
the RHC. Should I just include your email in
the packet or would the RHC like to submit
something additional? We are finalizing the
packet on Thursday.
Thanks,
Matt
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From: jonathan barnes <jebarnes2@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 4:28 PM
To: Kraunelis, Matthew <mkraunelis@readingma.gov>
Subject: Re: Historical Commission Annual Budget For FY26
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Hi Matt,
Thank you, much appreciated! Please let me know if you need
anything else from the RHC regarding our request. Please also
let me know if you or the SB would expect or would like any of the
RHC members to attend the SB meeting when these requests are
to be considered. I’m not aware that currently, the RHC has any
additional budget needs or plans, and will inquire at our
upcoming May meeting. Thanks again.
Best,
Jonathan
On Apr 29, 2025, at 12:29PM, Kraunelis, Matthew
<mkraunelis@readingma.gov
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From: Jeff Lamson <jlamson04@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:54 AM
To: Kraunelis, Matthew <mkraunelis@readingma.gov>
Subject: Re: BCC Funding Requests
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Hi Mr KranuelisThe Town Forest Committee is requesting the same amount as last year ($6500). Thank youJeff On Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 18:12 Kraunelis, Matthew <mkraunelis@readingma.gov>
wrote: Good Evening Board Chairs, The Select Board will take up Board Funding Requests at t
CGBANNERINDICATOR
Hi Mr Kranuelis
The Town Forest Committee is requesting the same amount as last year ($6500).
Thank you
Jeff
On Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 18:12 Kraunelis, Matthew <mkraunelis@readingma.gov> wrote:
Good Evening Board Chairs,
The Select Board will take up Board Funding Requests at their meeting on July
thth
15. Please send us your requests by Wednesday, July 9 so that they can be
included in the Select Board Packet.
Thanks,
Matt
Matthew A. Kraunelis, Esq.
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
781-942-9043
mkraunelis@ci.reading.ma.us
www.readingma.gov
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Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
7:05
included on the agenda)
7:15
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Discuss and Vote on Transfer of All-
Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for
Florida Coal Fired Pizza LLC, d/b/a
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, located at
48 Walkers Brook Drive
Public Hearing
Discuss and Vote on 413 Main Street
Early Opening
Discuss Potential Override/Budget
Review (Recurring Discussion)10 mins
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
August 26, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
7:05
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report 7:15
Community Spotlight
Discuss and Vote on Overdose
Awareness Proclamation
Annual Update from Reading Ice
Arena Authority
Discuss and Vote on 32 Lincoln Street
Renovations/Re-Roofing
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025
7:00
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)7:05
7:15
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
September 23, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
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7:05
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Town Manager Report 7:15
Community Spotlight
Close Warrant: Subsequent Town
Meeting
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
7:05
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report 7:15
Community Spotlight
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2025
7:00
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)7:05
7:15
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Select Board Liaison Reports
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November 4, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
7:05
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Town Manager Report 7:15
Community Spotlight
Review 2026 Meeting Schedule
Select Board Liaison Reports
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November 10, 2025Town Meeting
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Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
Overview of Meeting
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Select Board
June 10, 2025, 7:00 pm
Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room
Members Present: Melissa Murphy, Chris Haley, Karen Rose-Gillis, Karen Gately Herrick,
Carlo Bacci
Others Present: Town Manager Matt Kraunelis, Assistant Town Manager Jayne Wellman,
Deputy Police Chief Christine Amendola, Lt. Chris Jones,Economic Development Planner
Kevin McCarthy,DPW Director Chris Cole, Assistant DPW Director Mike Kessman, CFO
Sharon Angstrom (remote), Matthew Abrahams (remote), CTO Kevin Furilla, Town Clerk
Laura Gemme (remote), Town Counsel Ivria Fried (remote), Angela Binda, Nancy Docktor,
Nancy Ziemlak, Kristen Hagstrom, Katie O’Meara,Roger Lewis, Bob Sherman, Bob Coulter,
Greg Selvitelli, Mike Fahey, Eric Fournier, Mary Kimball, CarolynJohnson, Lucia Corbett, Joe
Harrington, Ben Goldlust, Bob Beckman, Andrew Derusha,
Dietz, Beth Mosier, Joseph White, Genady Pilyavsky, Rita Robertson, Bruce Cooper, Kendra
Cooper, Jake McAleer, William Meyers, Carla Nazzaro (remote), Helena Johnson (remote),
Christopher Cridler (remote), Sarah Brukilacchio (remote), Lorraine Willwerth (remote),
Sherri VandenAkker (remote), Tom Mottl (remote), James Bonazoli (remote), Kate Goldlust
(remote), Jack (remote), George Kachen (remote)
This meeting was held in the Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room and remotely via Zoom.
Chair Chris Haley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and provided an overview of the
evening’s agenda.
Public Comment (for any items not included on the agenda)
Nancy Docktor of 371 Pearl Street expressed her concerns with thechanges to thePublic
Comment formatwith the Chair relative to RCTV
discussions.
David Monahan of 25 Maple Ridge Road, and Select Board designee on the ad hoc
Commemoration Establishment Committee (ACE), shared that the Committee will be
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hosting a table at the upcoming Friends and Family Day this weekend, and the Juneteenth
Freedom Festival the following weekend, to share the Committee’s mission and gather
perspective from the public.
Comment format, as she wished to share comments about RCTV.
Angela Binda of 10 Orchard Park Drive thanked recently retired Chronicle reporter, Bob
Holmes, for all he had done, and stated that she hopes to carry on withwhat he had done.
Town Manager Report
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis highlighted upcoming events including the Police
Department Open House, Friends and Family Day, and Juneteenth Freedom Festival. He
also provided an update on the rigid plastic and trash barrel collection.
Community Spotlight
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis thanked former Town Forest Committee Chair, Bill Sullivan,
who did not seek reappointment, for his many years of service and contributions to the
community.
He also congratulated local business, Cal’s Creamery, who just recently celebrated four
years of business.
Assistant Town Manager Jayne Wellman congratulated Mr. Kraunelis on his decadeof
service, and highlighted the many roles he has held in his tenure with the Town.
Discuss and Vote on Juneteenth Resolution
Karen Rose-Gillis read the proclamation “Juneteenth in United States.”
Angela Binda of Orchard Park Drive expressed her appreciation to the Board for recognizing
the event.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved that the Town of Reading and Reading Select Board recognize
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June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth, and continue to support the nationwide celebration of
Juneteenth Independence Day throughout the United States of America. The motion
was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 5-0.
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Discuss Arcadia Avenue Parking Issues
Deputy Police Chief Christine Amendola reviewed the
the Austin PrepHigh Schoolneighborhood, particularly on Arcadia Avenue. She presented
potential solutions including a neighborhood parking permit and time-of-day parking
restrictions.
The neighborhood parking permit would only be issued to residentsof the neighborhood
would enable residents to obtain
visitor placards, require less signage, and require the least amount of enforcement.
The timed parking restrictions would eliminate all parking on the street, including for
enforcement would be easier.
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through June
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30, and could be eliminated in the future, as Austin Prep is in the design phase of
expanding their parking lot.
Several neighborhood residents, including Kristen Hagstrom, Katie O’Meara, Roger Lewis,
Bob Sherman, Bob Coulter, Mike Fahey, and Mary Kimballexpressed concerns about
safety, property damage, anddisrespectful driving behavior by Austin Prep students.
Based on the feedbackfrom the community, the consensus of the Select Board was to
recommend pursuing the neighborhood parking permit restrictions.
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amendments for a public hearing for the July 15meeting.
Economic Development Update
Economic Development Planner Kevin McCarthy provided updates on various properties
and businesses, including 6-16 Chute Street, 18 Woburn Street, a new business Presence &
Co. at the former RCTV space on Main Street, the vacant former Pamplemousse space on
Haven Street, and noted other commercial developments, expansions, and vacancies.
Mr. McCarthy also reviewedpotential improvements to the Eastern Gateway area,
including the possibility of an MBTAstop and the need to engage with property owners in
the area. Continued work with the Steering Committee and community engagement are
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planned throughout this summer. There are no major grants on cycle right now, and the
Town has applied for some smaller state grants.
Public Hearing: Discuss and Vote on FY26 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rates
Karen Rose-Gillis read the hearing notice. Consultant Matthew Abrahams reviewed water
and sewer rate options for FY26. The Board discussed and focusedon setting rates while
considering retained earnings and future projections. They also discussed the need to
review the current 30% target ratio and potentially move to a more industry-standard range
of 10-30%.
Residents Paul Silva and Joseph Prescott advocated for lowering or not increasing rates.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to close the hearing regarding the FY26 Water, Sewer, and
Storm Water Rates. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved
by a vote of 5-0.
The Board discussedand voted ontheir recommendations.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to set the FY2026 water rate at the following rates:
$11.15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1,000 cubic feet
$12.14 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1,001 to 2,501 cubic feet
$12.45 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2,501 to 4,000 cubic feet
$12.97 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,001 and above cubic feet
minimum quarterly bill of $22.30
The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 4-1, with
Karen Rose-Gillis opposed, as she preferred a 1% increase over a 0% increase.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to set the FY2026 sewer rate at the following rates:
$10.40 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1,000 cubic feet
$11.37 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1,001 to 2,501 cubic feet
$11.73 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2,501 to 4,000 cubic feet
$12.24 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4,001 and above cubic feet
billing.
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The motion was seconded by Chris Haley, and approved by a vote of 3-2, with Karen
Rose-Gillis and Karen Gately Herrick opposed, as they preferred a 0.5% decrease over
a 1% decrease.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to set the FY2026 Storm Water Rate at $60 per unit (3210
The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0.
Discuss and Vote to Approve Inter-Municipal Agreement for Regional Assessor through
June 30, 2028
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis reviewed the Inter-Municipal Agreement for shared
saves the Town money, and Assessor Victor Santaniello is the best. Mr. Kraunelis
recommended moving forward with the agreement.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement among the towns
through June 30, 2028 as presented. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately
Herrick and approved by a vote of 5-0.
Discuss and Vote on Select Board Policy Article 1, Section 1.4 Communication
Chris Haley proposed to add back a clause, which was previously removed in August of
2021, that includes any email and correspondence to the Select Board in meeting packets.
Carlo Bacci and Karen Gately Herrick expressed their deep concerns with including emails
in the packet, as they weaponized the packets and contained a lot of toxic comments.
Karen Rose-Gillis, Chris Haley, and Melissa Murphy expressed their preference to include
emails in the packet for reasons including expressing opinions on matters not included on
an agenda, a way for residents to get involved, and as a way for residents tosee what is
being discussed.
Carlo Bacci suggested returning to the email tracking spreadsheet that was created under
previous Town Manager, Bob LeLacheur, when the Board changed this section of their
communication policy in August 2021. The Board agreed to discuss reviving the list on a
future agenda.
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Members. They suggested alternating times between day and evening to accommodate
Board Members were asked
Karen Rose-Gillis volunteered to host hours in June, and Carlo Bacci opted to not
the Town Manager with their preferred months before the next meeting.
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online residents. Former Board Member James Bonazolisuggested shorter, 30-minute
information to the town website and including it in water bills.
Discussion and Vote to Extend or Execute a New Grant Agreement with Reading
Community Television (RCTV) and/or Instruct Town Manager to Explore Options
Outlined in Town Counsel's Memo (see motion)
ongoing security and privacy issues with
RCTV's equipment andrecording capabilities in town facilities. After learning about
multiple incidents of unauthorizedrecording, the Board debated whether to extendRCTV's
contract for 3 or 6 months. Some board members advocated for a 6-month extension to
allow time for contract negotiations and potential leadership changes at RCTV, others
expressedconcerns about the repeated incidents and called for moreimmediate action.
The Board heard several public commentsfrom residentsoverwhelmingly in support of
renewing RCTV'scontract, including Carolyn Johnson, Nancy Docktor, Lucia Corbett, Joe
Derusha,
Angela Binda, Stephen Crook, Beth Mosier, Linda Snow Dockser, Mike Coelho, Gena
Pilyavsky, Rachel Nokes, James Bonazoli, Nancy Ziemlak, George Kachen, Helena Johnson,
Sarah Brukilacchio, Carla Nazzaro, and Jake McAleer.
Karen Gately Herrick moved to extend the currentReading Community Television
(RCTV) contract for six months. The motion was seconded by Karen Rose-Gillis, but
failed to pass by a vote of 3-2, with Karen Gately Herrick and Karen Rose-Gillis in favor,
and Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley and Melissa Murphy opposed.
Karen Gately Herrick left the meeting at 11:37 pm.
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Chris Haley moved pursuant to Section 6 of the Grant Agreement with Reading
Community Television (RCTV) dated June 20, 2019, to extend the Grant Agreement for
three months until September 30, 2025, on the same terms and conditions, and
instruct the Town Manager to (1) notify RCTV in writing of this vote to extend the Grant
Agreement, and (2) explore options for Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG)
Programming Access Services including:
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Provider;
Executing an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with another municipality for the
provision of PEG Access Services; or
Providing PEG Programming through a Town Department.
The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci. Some members of the Board expressed
concerns with so manytasks to be accomplished in such a short timeline.
Carlo Bacci moved to extend the current Reading Community Television (RCTV)
contract for three months. Chris Haley withdrew his motion. Mr. Bacci’s motion was
seconded by Karen Rose-Gillis and approved by a vote of 4-0.
Karen Gately Herrick re-joined the meeting remotely at 11:45 pm.
Chris Haley nominated Melissa Murphy to negotiate with RCTV.
Karen Rose-Gillis nominated herself to negotiate with RCTV.
Carlo Bacci moved to designate Melissa Murphy to negotiate a future grant agreement
extension with RCTV. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and passed by a vote of
3-2.
Roll call vote: Karen Gately Herrick – No, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Chris Haley – Yes, Karen
Rose-Gillis – No, Melissa Murphy – Yes.
Following a brief recess, the Board adjourned at 11:53 pm.
Roll call vote: Carlo Bacci – Yes, Chris Haley – Yes, Melissa Murphy – Yes, Karen Rose-Gillis
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Select Board Meeting – June 24, 2025, 7:00 pm
Open Session
Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room
Members Present: Chris Haley, Melissa Murphy (Remote), Karen Rose-Gillis, Carlo Bacci,
Karen Gately Herrick (Remote)
Others Present: Town Manager Matt Kraunelis, Assistant Town Manager Jayne Wellman,
Town Clerk Laura Gemme (Remote), Conservation Administrator Chuck Tirone, Angela
Binda, Genady Pilyavsky, Taylor Gregory, Sarah Brukilacchio, Everett Blodgett, Virginia
Blodgett, Amelia Devin Freedman, Pino D’Orazio, Cheryl Bellino Surette (Remote), Rick
Keogh (Remote), Sheila Adams (Remote), Bruce A (Remote), Joseph White (Remote),
Christine Keller (Remote), Karen Janowski (Remote)
This meeting was held in-person in the Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room and remotely
via Zoom.
Chair Chris Haley called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Karen Rose-
members Town Manager Matt Kraunelis, Human Resources Director Sean Donahue,
Assistant Town Manager Jayne Wellman, and Executive Assistants Jackie LaVerde and
Maddie Baptiste,under Purpose 2 and Purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to
collective bargaining and approve the Public Employees Committee/Health Insurance
(all unions); and further the Chair declares that an open meeting could have a
argaining position of the body; and to reconvene in open
session at the conclusion of Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Carlo
Bacci and approved by a vote of 5-0.
Roll call vote: Melissa Murphy – Yes, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Karen Rose-Gillis – Yes, Chris Haley
– Yes.
The board enteredExecutive Sessionat6:35 pm.
The board reconvened open session at 7:00 pm.
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Public Comment (for any items not included on the agenda)
Angela Binda of 10 Orchard Park Drive urged the Select Board to discusstheBurbank Ice
Arena Manager’s Salary with their upcoming annual review.
Genady Pilyavsky of Harriman Avenue spoke in support of RCTV and their services.
Town Manager Report
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis thanked the Reading Lions Club for sponsoring the Friends &
Family Day this year andnotedthattheevent was highly attended. He thanked Director of
Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Albert Pless, and his team, for running the Juneteenth
Freedom Festival held on the Town Common this past weekend, and noted the success
and high turnout for the event. He talked about the last rigid trash collection event that took
can still bring items to the DPW Garage, and curbside pickupwill occurin July and August
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on regular trash days with dates available on thewebsite. He shared that Saturday June 28
is Porchfest and more informationcan be foundon the Porchfest website for maps,
locations, and times. He thanked Alan and Ace Foulds for their hard work in putting
together this event and noted its growing success. He then welcomed three new
employees to Reading:Veronica Boure,a recent graduate of Merrimack College and
Reading’s, Maddie Baptiste, a former employee
Assistant, and Adam Elmore, who was previously with the Georgetown
Police Department.
Community Spotlight
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis highlighted Jim D’Entremont, a Reading Town Employee who
receivedtheDPW First Responder Award this year. He has over 20 years of experience here
in Reading and his reliability, hard work, and dedication make him indispensable in his role.
He shared that Jim is an outstanding candidate for this recognition and how proud the Town
is. He then congratulated Nick Face and Empower Cafe for receiving the Stoneham Bank
Small Business Spotlight Grant.
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Karen Gately Herrick thankedTown Manager Matt Kraunelis for bringing up the Juneteenth
event and notedthe success of the Old South Church’s educational program. She also
added that Next Tech Ministry is coming back to Reading to provide labor for our Town
Forest and Trails and praised
work.
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis shared that Cheryl Bellino Surettewishes to donate
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conservation land. At their meetingon May 28, the Conservation Commission voted to
acceptthe land and intends to put it to good use. Matt Kraunelis thankedher for the gift
and recommendedthat the Boardaccept it.
Conservation Administrator Chuck Tirone thankedCheryl for keeping up with the process,
her consistency in seeing this move forward, and stated that he appreciated her hard work.
He shared that the family always wanted it to go to Conservation. It is private land with
wetland on it and when it is accepted, it will become Town owned Conservation Land.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved that the Board accept the gift of land at 0 Waverly Road Map
33 Lot 38. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of
5-0.
Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy – Yes, Karen Gately Herrick – Yes, Karen Rose Gillis – Yes,
Carlo Bacci – Yes, Chris Haley - Yes
Discuss and Vote to Dedicate Archive Room per Request from the Historical Commission
Reading Historical Commission Chair Pino D’Orazio is requesting that the Archive Room in
Town Hall be named in honor of Virginia Adams. Pino stated that Virginia is a founding
member of the Historical Commission and Historic District Commission and has been a
emphasizing
her dedication to preservation and protection of Reading’s History.
Board Members expressed theiradmiration andgratitudeto Virginia Adams and thanked
the Commissionfor bringing this forward.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved that the Board name the Historical Archive Room of Town
Hall the “Virginia Adams Historical Archive Room”, in honor of her dedication to the
appropriate plaque to the door of theroom. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley
and approved by a vote of 5-0.
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Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick – Yes, Melissa Murphy – Yes, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Karen
Rose Gills – Yes, Chris Haley – Yes
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis stated that he will work with the Reading Historical
Commission to get a plaque up promptly.
Update from Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee (ACE)
Select Board Designee to the Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee David
Monahan provided an updateto the Select Board. He reportedon their recent community
residents. They are working to honor Bill Russell's legacy, acknowledge past mistreatment,
and promote inclusivity in the town. The committee is seeking more community input and
involvement as they develop ideas for educational initiatives, community discussions, and
programs to celebrate diversity. They plan to reach out to the Russell family at an
appropriate time and are considering various ways to commemorate Bill Russell, such as a
high school program or scholarship.
The board members expressed
committee.
Karen Janowski of Azalea Circle shared, from her time on the Human Relations Advisory
Committee, a contest idea about how Reading was a welcoming community, and
submissions were judged by the Reading Rotary with prize donations. She stated it was an
excellent opportunity to educate and involve students and schools. She agreed to be a
contact to speak more about this for anyone asking for information.
Discuss Town Manager Goals
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis shared that his new contract starts this month and by July 1,
2025,the Select Board will determine goals. He stated that he made progress with his last
set of goals, but the new goals could use some refreshing to prioritize the Town’sand the
Select Board’s priorities.
Karen Rose-Gillis statedthat heshould continue to work on the Killam Project and RECAL
but maybe rephrase it since it is in a new state of progress.
Carlo Bacci suggestedthat the Communication Tracking Spreadsheet be managed
consistently toenhance communication between the Select Board and the Town Manager.
He also suggestedthat the Town,
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or another provider, andto guide that process in a positive direction. He statedthat
communication has improvedyetremains paramount. He also wished to get ahead of
budget constraints and to continue working with CFO Sharon Angstrom on that.
Melissa Murphy expressed her appreciation for improved communication. She also stated
that she wishes to really look through the Town Departments and tighten up the budget to
avoid an override with the two debt exclusions recently voted in.
Karen Gately Herrick agreed
She discussed the State’s recent hiring freeze and stated that it is something that could
potentially be done for thebudget. She also noted that the Towncould be more active in
grants.
Chris Haley suggestedtwo goals: getting pricingfor an app for the Town of Readingand
replacingthe message board on the Town Common witha digital board. AssistantTown
Manager Jayne Wellman stated that a digital boardmight be possiblewith grant funding.
Discuss and Vote on Appointments of Boards & Committees
Melissa Murphy stated the meetings went smoothly and the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
(VASC) wasable to get most candidates in for interviews.
Karen Rose-Gillis agreed with Melissa,and she was amazed by the people who volunteered and
appreciated their great attitudes.
Out of all the appointments, there is only one contested recommendationfor the vacancy on the
RCTV Board of Directors.
Karen Rose-Gillis supported thereappointment ofincumbent member Chris Cridler to maintain
leadership during the upcomingcontract negotiations. She believed that making a change in
Melissa Murphy supportedappointing Ron Powell to the vacant position. Shestated thatshe
believed a change would be good tohelp the negotiation process and move forward with RCTVand
their contract.
Carlo Bacci stated thathe appreciates the work of VASC and the volunteers. He expressed his
support for Ron Powell,
Chris Haley expressed his support for Ron Powell.
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The Board discussed potentially postponing this appointment, but Chris Haley pointed out that the
current term ends on June 30, 2025, so he would not recommend waiting on voting for an
appointment.
Karen Herrick stated that she had spoken with Chris Cridler for the past few years and thathe was
instrumental in RCTV’s relocation. She stated Chris Cridler is a hard worker for RCTV and she
supports reappointing him. She also noted that she would like to discuss the Zoning Board of
Appeals recommendations before voting on the non-contested appointments as a group.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to appoint Chris Cridler to the RCTV Board of Directors, term date
failed to passby a vote of 3-2, with Melissa Murphy, Carlo Bacci, and Chris Haleyopposed.
Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy – No, Karen Gately Herrick – Yes, Carlo Bacci – No, Karen Rose Gills –
Yes, Chris Haley - No
Karen Rose-Gillis moved to appoint Ron Powell to the RCTV Board of Directors, term date
approved by a vote of 5-0.
Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy – Yes, Karen Gately Herrick – Yes, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Karen Rose Gillis
– Yes, Chris Haley - Yes
The board then discussed the appointment of Anthony Fodera to the Zoning Board of
Appeals. There was a questionofwhether his work in construction could
. He said no because most of his work takes place in Boston, so he did
will need to recuse himself. It was also stated that he appliedfor an associate position
which would be a non-voting member seat.
Karen Rose Gillis moved to appoint theremainder of thevolunteers tothe various
boards and committees , as outlined in the meeting packet. The
motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved by a vote of 5-0.
Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy – Yes, Karen Gately Herrick – Yes, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Karen
Rose Gillis – Yes, Chris Haley - Yes
Town Manager Matt Kraunelis stated that in the process of looking at the plans and redoing
the property, a portion of sidewalkpresumed to be Town propertywas McDonalds’
property. Through a legal mechanism called a “Friendly Taking,” it was agreed that the Town
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would be givenownership ofthat area of sidewalk, and it will be recognized through a deed.
This was passed by Town Meeting.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved that the Board vote to adopt and execute the formofOrderof Taking
Street
held in escrow by Town Counsel until the Town and Owner execute a Purchase and Sale
Agreement whereby the Owner waives all damages from the taking; and to authorize the Town
ofsaid
Purchase and Sale Agreement and after such execution to record theOrderofTaking and issue
such notices as required. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved by a vote of
5-0.
Roll Call Vote: Melissa Murphy – Yes, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Karen Rose Gills – Yes, Chris Haley – Yes,
Karen Gately Herrick - Yes
Select Board Liaison Reports
Melissa Murphy shared that the PermanentBuilding Committee has a new Project Manager, Mark
. TheBoard of Health discussed the MBTA Sound Study,and they are using a
new rodent control program. The School Committee recognized many teachers and retirees’
residents, as well as completed
Superintendent Dr. Thomas Milaschewski’s review resulting in exemplary ratings overall. The School
Committee reorganized,and Melissa congratulated the new chair Shawn Brandt and new Vice
Chair Carla Nazzaro. Melissa’s family attended the Police DepartmentOpen House and saidthat it
was a great event.
Karen Gately Herrick attended several meetings and events including the Town Forest Committee
meeting, at which they expressed thanks and saidgoodbye to longtime chair Bill Sullivan, the
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where General Manager Greg Phipps resigned and a new interim will be named later this week, and
the Massachusetts Municipal Association Fiscal Policy Committee.
Carlo Bacci attended the CPA meeting where theydiscussed what the Town Forest, Trails, and
Conservation could have doneif they had CPA. They alsodiscussed what percentage to use. They
are looking into having a booth for the Fall Street Faire, and they still hold monthly meetings. He
also walked the Maillet Solmes Morgan area and shared his daughter’s Rowing achievements.
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Karen Rose-Gillis met with SimonePaymentfrom the Food Pantryandthe Reading Housing
Authority. She met withthe second grade class visitorsat Town Hallandheld VASC interviews. She
attendedseveral community events and public meetings includinga middle school Civic Class to
hear their town-wide suggestions, the Eastern Gateway Steering Committee meeting, the Pride Day
event on the Town Common, the Council on Aging meeting, the MMA WEMO meeting where Karen
Gately Herrick was one of the moderators, the MWRA meeting with fellow Select Board members,
the Board of Assessors meeting, the MMA conference for new Select Board members, the Presence
& Co grand opening, the Library’s Garden Party, the Lafayette reenactment, the Juneteenth event,
and the Town Forest Committee meeting. She also
attendance.
Chris Haley attended the Lafayette reenactment,the Presence & Co grand opening, the Juneteenth
festivities, and at Friends & Family Day.He also attended
the MWRA meeting and noted that the Townwill get back $2 million instead of $11 million. He
attended the Killam School Security and Access meetings and learned about the new technologies
available.
Future Agendas
Future agendas will includean RCTV update, a discussion onrate breaks for water and sewer bills
for seniors to help alleviate the debt exclusion, a status update on MBTA discussions, a follow up
discussion on the $200kallocated by Town Meeting for the Barrows project, a proclamation for
overdose awareness day or month, and a discussion on a Commission on Disability to go on a
future Town Meeting Warrant.
Discuss and Vote to Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
Karen Rose-Gillis and Karen Gately Herrick expressed concern at the words“Co-Chair” in thedraft
minutes and suggested adding quotation marks around the term. Chris Haley stated that he felt the
amendment was not needed, as that was the termhe used.
Karen Rose-Gillis moved
presented. The motion was seconded by Carlo Bacci and approved by a vote of 5-0.
Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick – Yes, Melissa Murphy – Yes, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Karen
Rose Gills – Yes, Chris Haley – Yes
seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 5-0.
Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick – Yes, Melissa Murphy – Yes, Carlo Bacci – Yes, Karen
Rose Gills – Yes, Chris Haley – Yes
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