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Town of Reading
Meeting Posting with Agenda
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Board -Committee -Commission -Council:
Select Board
Date: 2025-08-05Time: 7:00PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell StreetAgenda:
Purpose:General Business
Meeting Called By:Madeleine Baptiste on behalf of Chair Chris Haley
Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding
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:
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (For any items not included on the agenda)
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Town Manager Report
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Community Spotlight
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Discuss and Vote on Internal Borrowing Related to Killam School,
Reading Center for Active Living, and Birch Meadow Phase II
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Discuss Potential Override/Budget Review Possible Ways to
Increase RevenuesThrough Review of Field Advertising, Short
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Term Rentals, and Accessory Dwelling Units Rules and
Regulations
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Town of Reading
Meeting Posting with Agenda
Public Hearing: Discuss and Vote on Transfer of All-Alcohol
Restaurant Liquor License for Florida Coal Fired Pizza LLC, d/b/a
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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, located at 48 Walkers Brook Drive
Discuss Forming a Water & Sewer Rate Advisory Committee
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Discuss Communication Tracking Methods
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Select Board Liaison Reports
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Future Agendas
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Discuss and Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes
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July 15, 2025
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Public Services Department
Town of Reading
Planning Division
Phone: 781.942-6670
16 Lowell Street
Fax: 781.942-9071
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Website: www.readingma.gov
To: Reading Select Board and Town Managers Office
From: Andrew MacNichol, Community Development Director
Date: July 31, 2025
Re: Short Term Rentals (STRs) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
STR’s:
Town adopted Local Room Tax in 1989 at 4% rate. Many peer communities tax at the 6%
maximum. Reading could consider this increase, which would require Town Meeting vote.
o This applies to Hotels and STR’s.
o STR’s must register with the State and Department of Revenue. DOR collects the tax
and remits to the Town.
There is an additional 3% Community Impact Fee that can be assessed, though it only triggers
in certain scenarios if adopted. 35% of fees collected under this must be dedicated to
Affordable Housing.
Local Room Tax Revenue in Reading:
o 2022: $15,291.61
o 2023: $10,694.52
o 2024: $13,592.70
o 2025: $17,528.45
Division of Local Services FAQ here.
There are some zoning considerations to be made regarding STR’s.
ADU’s:
New detached ADU’s or expansion of Principal Dwellings can facilitate New Growth on a
property
There are some zoning considerations to be made regarding ADU’s, as well as their potential
for use as STR’s.
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Legal Notice
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 Tuesday, August 5, 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 a Transfer of License
Application for an Annual All-Alcohol Restaurant License located at 48 Walkers Brook Drive,
Reading, MA from
Coal Fired Pizza LLC.
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 prior to 6:00 p.m. on August 5, 2025 to
townmanager@readingma.gov.
By order of
Matthew A. Kraunelis
Town Manager
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August 26, 2025
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 Overdose
Awareness Proclamation
Annual Update from Reading Ice
Arena Authority
Discuss and Vote on Side Letter
Between the Town of Reading and
Local 1703, Reading Facilities
Maintenance Workers and Town
Custodians
Discuss and Vote on 32 Lincoln Street
Renovations/Re-Roofing
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
September 9, 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 413 Main Street
Early Opening
Discuss Establishment of a
Commission on Disabilities in Reading
15 mins
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
September 23, 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
Close Warrant: Subsequent Town
Meeting
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
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October 7, 2025
7:00
Pledge of Allegiance
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
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
November 4, 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
Review 2026 Meeting Schedule
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2025Town Meeting
November 13, 2025Town Meeting
November 17, 2025Town Meeting
November 20, 2025Town Meeting
December 2, 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
Approve Annual Licenses
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
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Approve Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance 7:00
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)7:05
7:15
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Budget Presentations
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
December 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
Budget Presentations
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approve Meeting Minutes
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From:Jeanette Quiles Vigorito
To:Reading - Selectboard
Subject:Resident Request Regarding Parking Limitations
Date:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:38:38 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe.
Dear Members of the Reading Select Board,
I respectfully urge you to reconsider any proposal that would limit parking permits solely to residents of a specific
neighborhood, such as Barrows and/or Longwood Road and surrounding Public Ways, and instead ensure that all
Reading residents have equal access to parking throughout town. As taxpayers, we all support the services and
infrastructure of the town as well as contribute to the maintenance and shared use of public spaces; restricting access
to certain areas unfairly excludes residents who have every right to enjoy the full benefits of our community. I
understand the concerns about the violations by non-residents, but it’s important that those actions not result in
unjust penalties to law-abiding Reading residents who have not caused the issues, who follow the town rules, and
who respect the neighborhoods. I ask that you please consider and adopt a fair and inclusive policy that protects
neighborhood integrity without excluding the interests of members of all our own town community who call
Reading home.
Thank you for your time and service.
Very truly yours,
Jeanette Vigorito
10 Timothy Place,
Reading MA 01867
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From:Nicole Barletta
To:Reading - Selectboard
Cc:Town Manager
Subject:Concerns Regarding Proposed Parking Permit Limitations
Date:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:10:03 PM
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open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe.
Dear Members of the Reading Select Board,
I am writing to respectfully urge you to reconsider any proposal that would restrict parking
permits exclusively to residents of specific neighborhoods, such as Barrows and/or Longwood
Road and the surrounding public ways. I believe it is essential that all Reading residents have
equitable access to parking throughout our town.
As taxpayers, we all contribute to the upkeep and infrastructure of Reading, and we all share
in the responsibility of maintaining and utilizing public spaces. Limiting access to certain
areas unfairly excludes residents who should be able to enjoy the full benefits of our
community.
While I understand concerns related to violations by non-residents, I ask that any resulting
policies avoid penalizing law-abiding Reading residents who follow town regulations and
respect neighborhood standards. It is vital that we adopt a fair and inclusive approach, one that
preserves neighborhood integrity without compromising the rights of our broader community.
Please consider implementing a policy that reflects the shared nature of our town and supports
the interests of all Reading residents.
Thank you for your time and dedicated service.
Sincerely,
Nicole Barletta
1 Fulton Street
Reading, MA 01867
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From:mthagstrom@verizon.net
To:Reading - Selectboard
Subject:Resident Permit Parking
Date:Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2:27:50 PM
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open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe.
Good afternoon,
I am forwarding an email that I sent to our Town Manager earlier today. I want to
alert the Select Board members of my request regarding the parking situation caused
by Austin Prep students
I am requesting an addition to Amendment 2025-8 which lists Longwood Road as
another street with limited parking. Please add West Hill Circle to this Amendment.
The email I sent earlier is as follows:
Mr. Kraunelis,
I am writing to ask for an addition to Amendment Number 2025-8. The Amendment
includes Longwood Road as a street with limited parking due to the situation Austin
Prep has created. Please include West Hill Circle on the list of streets with Resident
Permit.
Austin Prep students already park on West Hill Circle which I have witnessed day
after day. Unfortunately, I am highly familiar with the situation on Arcadia Ave. as my
son and his family live at 53 Arcadia Ave.
We need to prevent a repeat of Arcadia Avenue's nightmare on West Hill Circle.
Respectively,
Mary T. Hagstrom
20 West Hill Circle
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From:Tanya Croteau
To:Reading - Selectboard
Subject:Resident Request Regarding Parking Limitations
Date:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 3:12:23 PM
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To the Members of the Reading Select Board,
I am writing to respectfully ask that you reconsider any proposed policy that would
restrict parking permits to residents of specific neighborhoods, such as Barrows
and/or Longwood Road and nearby public ways. I urge the board to support a more
inclusive approach that allows all Reading residents fair and equal access to parking
throughout town.
As members of this community, we all contribute to the town’s operations,
infrastructure, and public spaces through our taxes and civic participation. Limiting
access to certain areas especially when those spaces are public can feel
exclusionary to law-abiding residents who simply want to enjoy the same town
benefits as their neighbors.
While I understand there are concerns about misuse of parking by non-residents, I
hope these concerns do not lead to unintended consequences that penalize fellow
Reading residents who follow the rules and show respect for the neighborhoods they
visit.
Please consider a solution that supports neighborhood integrity without excluding
other community members who also call Reading home. A balanced, inclusive policy
would reflect the values of fairness and unity that I believe our town stands for.
Thank you for your time and your continued dedication to our community.
Sincerely,
Tanya Croteau
43 Pilgrim Road
Reading, MA 01867
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From:Katie Theriault
To:Reading - Selectboard
Subject:New Barrows area parking policy
Date:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 3:13:40 PM
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Hello,
I am writing today about the proposed parking ban in the Barrows area, restricting this area to only those who live in
that particular neighborhood. As a tax payer, I do not believe that this is equitable as anyone can currently park in
my whole neighborhood without restriction and we as tax payers should have the same courtesy throughout the
town. I respectfully urge you to reconsider and allow all current Reading residents with a parking sticker the ability
to park in any neighborhood throughout the town, including the Barrows area!
Respectfully,
Katie Theriault
46 Evergreen Road
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From:Amanda Sullivan
To:Reading - Selectboard
Cc:Town Manager
Subject:Parking Limit Ban
Date:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:33:19 PM
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Dear Members of the Reading Select Board,
I respectfully urge you to reconsider any proposal that would limit parking permits solely to
residents of a specific neighborhood, such as Barrows and/or Longwood Road and the
surrounding public ways, and instead ensure that all Reading residents have equal access to
parking throughout town.
As taxpayers, we all support the services and infrastructure of the town as well as contribute to
the maintenance and shared use of public spaces; restricting access to certain areas unfairly
excludes residents who have every right to enjoy the full benefits of our community.
My family and I have been residents of Reading for almost a year, and during this time we
have experienced the warm, inclusive spirit that makes this town feel like home. A policy that
restricts parking in this way does not seem in keeping with the welcoming and
’s important that those
the issues, who follow the town rules, and who respect the neighborhoods.
I ask that you please consider and adopt a fair and inclusive policy that protects neighborhood
integrity without excluding the interests of members of our town community who call Reading
home.
Thank you for your time and service.
Very truly yours,
Amanda and Bill Sullivan
351 Grove Street
Reading, MA 01867
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From:Julie MacDonnell
To:Reading - Selectboard
Subject:Austin Prep Student Parking
Date:Sunday, July 6, 2025 11:21:11 AM
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Good Afternoon,
I would like to bring to your attention, that West Hill Circle should also be included for consideration of
prohibited/limited parking for Austin prep students. Throughout this past school year, Austin Prep students parked
on both sides of the street on West Hill Circle, making it difficult to navigate and find parking for our own families.
Often, these students parked too close to West Street making it difficult to pull out safely and on several occasions
students left trash. AP students would exit their cars, cross West Street in front of the Montessori school and walk
up a private driveway on the right hand side to then jump off the stonewall on sane private property to continue on
through the woods to Austin Prep.
With cars parked on both sides of our street, it was often difficult to back out of our very steep driveway.
Please, consider adding West Hill Circle to the no parking area for Austin Prep students. I fear parking here will just
become worse after other streets in the neighborhood are banned. And there’s always a concern for people crossing
West Street on such a busy corner.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Julie MacDonnell
8 West Hill Circle.
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