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Town of Reading
Meeting Posting with Agenda
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Board -Committee -Commission -Council:
Select Board
Date: 2026-03-10Time: 7:00PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell StreetAgenda:
Purpose:General Business
Meeting Called By:Madeleine Baptisteon 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:
*Public Comment is permitted after each Agenda Item limited to that Item*
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7:00 Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
7:05 Public Comment (For anyitems not included on the agenda)
7:25 Town Manager Report
7:30 Community Spotlight
Discuss and Vote to Approve First Amendment to the Burbank Ice Arena
Lease Agreement and Master License Agreement for the Burbank Ice Arena
7:35 and Reading Centerfor Active Living Parking Lots (Drafts of Both
Agreements and the Original Lease Available in the Board Packet and from
the Select Boards Office)
8:05 Vote to Close Warrant for Annual Town Election and Town Meeting
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
9:05 Discuss 2026 Select Board Retreat Date
9:20 Discuss and Vote on Letter Regarding Legislative Audit
9:35 Discuss and Vote on Volunteer Board and Committee Appointments
Discuss and Vote to Authorize the Acting Town Manager to Execute Certain
Contracts Relating to the High Street Construction Project and the Reading
9:45
Center for Active Living Project, including Contracts Valued in Excess of
$500,000
9:50
Town Manager Search Process: Discussion and Potential Votes Regarding
the Town Manager Search and Hiring Process, including an Update on
Conversations with Jayne Wellman regarding Interest in the Position of
9:55 Town Manager, as well as Discussion and Potential Votes on Next Steps in
the Search Process, which may include Scheduling an Interview with Ms.
Wellman, Creating a Town Manager Screening Committee, and/or
Engaging a Consultant to assist with the Hiring Process
10:15 Liaison Reports
10:20 Future Agendas
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
10:25 November 1, 2025
February 24, 2026
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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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Town of Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I ______________________________, on ____________, 2026
notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to
meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting
Warrant, in the following public places within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 3 Reading Municipal Light Department, 230 Ash Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 6 Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue
Precinct 7 Birch Meadow School, 27 Arthur B Lord Drive
Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 7, 2026, the date set for
Town Meeting in this Warrant.
_____________________________________________
A true copy Attest:
_____________________________________________
Laura Gemme, Town Clerk
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TOWN WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn
the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in the Local Elections and Town affairs,
to meet in the following place designated for the eight precincts in said Town, namely:
Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Reading Memorial High School, Hawkes Field House, Oakland Road
TUESDAY, the SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2026
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to act on the following Articles, viz:
ARTICLE 1 To elect by ballot the following Town Officers:
A Moderator for one year;
Two members of the Board of Selectmen for three years;
Two members of the Board of Library Trustees for three years;
One member of the Municipal Light Board for three years;
Two members of the School Committee for three years;
Sixty-eight Town Meeting Members shall be elected to represent each of the following
precincts:
Precinct 1 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 2 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 2 One member for two years;
Precinct 3 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 3 One member for one year;
Precinct 4 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 4 One member for one year;
Precinct 5 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 6 Eight members for three years;
Precinct 6 One member for one year;
Precinct 7 Eight members for three years; and
Precinct 8 Eight members for three years
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QUESTION 1:
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and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading on
MONDAY, the TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY of APRIL A.D., 2026
at seven-thirty o’clock in the evening, at which time and place the following Articles are to be
acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the
provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter.
ARTICLE 2 To hear and act on the reports of the Select Board, School Committee,
Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee, Town Manager,
Town Accountant and any other Town Official, Board or Committee.
Select Board
ARTICLE 3 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Boards or Committees
and determine what instructions shall be given to Town Officers and Boards or Committees, and
to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds,
or otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Boards or Committees to carry out the
instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2026-36 Capital
Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as
previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town’s Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025, as adopted under Article 11 of the Annual Town Meeting
of April 28, 2025 and amended under Article 4 of the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 10,
2025; and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available
funds, or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to be added to the amounts appropriated
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under said Article, as amended, for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any
other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available
funds, borrow or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay bills remaining unpaid from
prior fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action
with respect thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available
funds, borrow or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the
irrevocable trust for “Other Post-Employment Benefits Liabilities”, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to(1) establish the limit on the total amount
that may be expended from each revolving fund established by Article 6 of the Town of Reading
General Bylaw pursuant to Section 53E½ of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026; and (2) amend Section 6.5.2 of the General Bylaw,
establishing the Inspection Revolving Fund, as shown below, with the deletions being struck
through and additions being in bold;
6.5.2 Inspection Revolving Fund
Funds held in the Inspection Revolving Fund shall be used for legal costs, oversight and
nspection, plan review, property appraisals and appeals, public services general
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management, pedestrian safety improvements, records archiving, and other costs related
to building, plumbing, wiring, gas, and other permits required for large construction
projects and shall be expended by the Town Manager. Receipts credited to this fund shall
include building, plumbing, wiring, gas and other permit fees for Johnson Woods, Eaton
Lakeview (23-25 Lakeview Avenue and 128 Eaton Street), 258 Main Street, 25 Haven
Street (Rite Aid), 413 Main Street (McDonald’s), 431 Main Street (Chase Bank), 346-348
Main Street, and 459 Main Street (128 Tire) developments.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to rescind a portion of certain authorizations
to borrow, which were approved at prior town meetings, where the purposes of the borrowing
have been completed, and/or it was unnecessary to borrow the full authorization; or take any
other action with respect thereto.
Select Board
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ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available
funds, borrow or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the operation of the Town and its
government for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026, or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Finance Committee
ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to dedicate a portion of 0 E of Haverhill Street
(Assessor Parcel 035.0-0000-0133.0), said portion to be identified in more detail at Town Meeting,
to active recreational purposes under M.G.L. Chapter 45, Section 3, and authorize the Town
Manager to file on behalf of the Town any and all grants and reimbursements deemed necessary
under the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program (301
CMR 5.00) and further, authorize the Town Manager to enter into all agreements and execute
any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the Town to affect said project and its
previously approved funding of $1,500,000 from Article 14 of Subsequent Town Meeting 2025; or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c. 138, § 33B,
which authorizes the Select Board, acting as the Town’s liquor licensing authority, to permit on
premises licensees under G.L. c. 138, § 12, to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Sundays, the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the
day following when said day occurs on Sunday, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to (1) accept Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of
Chapter 44B of the General Laws, otherwise known as the Massachusetts Community
Preservation Act, which establishes a special “Community Preservation Fund” that may be
appropriated and spent for certain historic resources, community housing, and open space
(including land for recreational use) purposes; (2) approve under Section 3(b) of G.L. c. 44B a
property tax surcharge in an amount not to exceed 3% of the taxes assessed annually on real
property, which will be dedicated to the Fund and be imposed starting with taxes assessed for
fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2027; and (3) accept any or all of the exemptions from the
surcharge permitted under Section 3(e) of G.L. c. 44B; to take any other action with respect
thereto.
Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to establish a special purpose stabilization fund
for unified sports by taking the following actions:
1. Create, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 5B, a new special purpose stabilization fund to be called
the School Department Adaptive Programming Stabilization Fund, for the purpose of
supporting the provision of adaptive programming with the School Department by
providing funding for coaches, athletic trainers, support staff, officials and referees,
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transportation, equipment expenses, andany otherexpenses intendedto support the
program, with said funds to be expended by the School Department upon appropriation
by Town Meeting, and pursuant to the fourth paragraph of G.L. c. 40, § 5B, dedicate at
least 25 percent, but no more than 50 percent, of the rental payments received from the
lease of the Burbank Ice Arena to said School Department Adaptive Programming
Stabilization Fund, effective for the fiscal year 2027 beginning on July 1, 2026; and
2. Create, pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 5B, a new special purpose stabilization fund to be called
the Recreation Department Adaptive and Therapeutic Programming Stabilization Fund,
for the purpose of supporting the provision of adaptive and therapeutic programming within
the Town by providing funding for instructors, coaches, trainers, support staff,
transportation, equipment expenses, and any other expenses intended to support
adaptive and therapeutic programs, said funds to be expended by the Recreational
Department upon appropriation by Town Meeting, and pursuant to the fourth paragraph
of G.L. c. 40, § 5B, dedicate at least 25 percent, but no more than 50 percent, of the rental
payments received from the lease of the Burbank Ice Arena to said Recreation
Department Adaptive and Therapeutic Programming Stabilization Fund, effective for the
fiscal year 2027 beginning on July 1, 2026
or take any other action relative thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from
available funds, or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to fund the Parker Turf Field
project, which project includes the design, installation, and improvement of the Parker Turf Field,
including, but not limited to, the full replacement of the turf field, installation of new bleachers,
upgrades to ADA-compliant access, improvements to and new site amenities, and all costs
incidental and related thereto, or take any other action relative thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from
available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money to pay for the Joseph Way Sewer
Station and Brewer Lane Sewer project, which project includes, but is not limited to, the design,
improvement, and installation of new pump stations, gravity sewer, electrical, SCADA, and
pavement, and all costs incidental and related to thereto, or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Select Board
ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Reading General Bylaws
Article 8.8 Animal Control to comply with recent amendments to G.L. Chapter 140, known as
"Ollie's Law", or take any other action with respect thereto.
Bylaw Committee
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ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading Home
Rule Charter, to declare the seats of certain Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove
certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to take the
oath of office within 30 days following the notice of election or for failure to attend one-half or more
of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year, or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Select Board
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and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1)
public place in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 27, 2026,
or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested
copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town
Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
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Given under our hands this __ day of ___________, 2026.
_______________________
Christopher Haley, Chair
_______________________
Melissa Murphy, Vice Chair
_______________________
Karen Rose-Gillis, Secretary
_______________________
Carlo Bacci, Member
_______________________
Karen Gately Herrick, Member
SELECT BOARD OF READING
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Jayne Wellman
Town of Reading
Acting Town Manager
16 Lowell Street
Office: (781) 942-9043
Reading, MA 01867-2685
jwellman@readingma.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: Reading Select Board
FROM: Jayne Wellman
DATE: March 5, 2026
RE: 2026 Select Board Retreat
Looking ahead at FY27 and the budget forecast the Town is expecting, I am requesting that the
Select Board consider holding their annual retreat this year following the completionof Town
Meetingin early May. In this way the board can accomplish the following:
Come together following the election to coalesce as a Board.
Review & Edit Select Board Policies that members have wished to address without
taking up valuable time during routine meetings.
Board Goal Setting
FY28 Budget Strategy
Other items of interest
Building on the energy coming out of Town Meeting and before the summer will place the
board in the best position to proactively strategize goals for the town as an organization and
help staff plan to implement those goals as we begin the FY28 work over the summer. With two
major new buildings coming online and a challenging fiscal environment, there is a lot for the
Town to do. Knowing the Board’s shared goals and initiatives will positively benefit the
organization.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jayne
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Jayne Wellman
Town of Reading
Acting Town Manager
16 Lowell Street
Office: (781) 942-9043
Reading, MA 01867-2685
jwellman@readingma.gov
The Honorable Ronald Mariano The Honorable Karen E. Spilka
Speaker of the House of Representatives President of the Senate
State House, Room 356 State House, Room 309
Boston, MA 02133 Boston, MA 02133
Re: Legislature Audit
Dear Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka,
The Reading Select Board writes to express our strong support for implementing Question 1 from the November
2024 ballot. Reading voters approved Question 1 by 65.99%, joining with 71.4% of voters statewide authorizing
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio to audit the Massachusetts Legislature.
The Legislature remains the only state entity that does not permit oversight by the State
privately procured vendor are sufficient, the voters of Massachusetts have clearly expressed their desire for
independent review. At a time when the Massachusetts Legislature ranks among the least transparent in the nation
and is one of only four state legislatures exempt from public record laws, independent auditing is essential.
Government entities that self-regulate pose risks of self-interest and reduced accountability to voters. Implementing
this audit would enhance government transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. The Massachusetts
We urge you to take the necessary steps to honor the will of the voters and allow the State
Sincerely,
Reading Select Board
______________________
Christopher Haley, Chair
______________________
Melissa Murphy, Vice Chair
______________________
Karen Rose-Gillis, Secretary
______________________
Carlo Bacci, Member
______________________
Karen Gately Herrick, Member
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VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Thursday, February 19, 2026
4:30 PMJoeBenassiCommission on Disabilities
4:40 PMPaulHeithausHousing Authority
4:50 PMRonPowellCouncil on Aging (Associate Seeking Full)
5:00 PMJohnO'NeillCouncil on Aging
5:10 PMJeanneCappuccioCommission on Disabilities
5:20 PMNicoleHuntCommission on Disabilities
5:30 PMMichelleGreenwaltCommission on Disabilities
5:40 PMMicheleClopperCommission on Disabilities
5:50 PMTeresaTeixeiraCommission on Disabilities
6:00 PMJohnHalseyCommission on Disabilities
VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Monday, February 23, 2026
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5:00 PMKennethGrizzellPermanent Building Committee/Town Forest Committee/ Trails Committee
5:10 PMKateHarringtonCouncil on Aging (Associate Seeking Full)
5:20 PMCatherineSvirskyTown Forest Committee
5:30 PMMarcOrtinsClimate Advisory Committee (Associate Seeking Full)
5:40 PMCourtneyAndersonClimate Advisory Committee
5:50 PMMichaelMoschellaCommission on Disabilities
6:00 PMMauraDrummeyCommission on Disabilities
VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
1:00 PMMarcOrtinsClimate Advisory Committee (Associate Seeking Full)
1:10 PMKennethGrizzellPermanent Building Committee/Town Forest Committee/ Trails Committee
1:20 PMCatherineSvirskyTown Forest Committee
1:30 PMJessicaWhiteCommission on Disabilities
1:40 PMMauraDrummeyCommission on Disabilities
1:50 PMNancyZiemlakRecreation Commiittee
2:15 PMKateHarringtonCouncil on Aging (Associate Seeking Full)
VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Thursday, February 26, 2026
5:30 PMCourtneyAndersonClimate Advisory Committee
5:40 PMJeanneCappuccioCommission on Disabilities
5:50 PMMichaelMoschellaCommission on Disabilities
VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1:30 PMAliciaWilliamsRecreation Committee
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VOLUNTEER BOARD VACANCIES
AS OF 1/8/2026
Board/Committee/CommissionFullAssociate
Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee02
Animal Control Appeals Committee01
Board of Assessors02
Board of Cemetery Trustees14
Celebration Committee10
Climate Advisory Committee11
Commission on Disabilities53
Commissioners of Trust Funds01
Conservation Commission02
Constables10
Council on Aging21
Cultural Council24
01
Historic District Commission
01
Historical Commission
02
Recreation Committee
02
Town Forest Committee
01
Trails Committee
Visit https://www.readingma.gov/Volunteer for more information
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on AgingCouncil on AgingCouncil on AgingCouncil on AgingCouncil on AgingCultural CouncilCultural CouncilCultural CouncilCultural CouncilCultural CouncilCultural CouncilCultural CouncilCultural
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VACANT Sarah BrukilacchioVirginia AdamsKathryn Gallant (BVO)Timothy KelleyDiana CarterMargaret Donnelly MoranCharles AdamsDiane Cohen (STATE)New Applicants:Steven SullivanRon PowellSarah
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Board/CommitteeHistoric District CommissionHistoric District CommissionHistoric District CommissionHistoric District CommissionHistoric District CommissionHistoric District CommissionHistoric
District CommissionHistoric District CommissionHistorical CommissionHistorical CommissionHistorical CommissionHistorical CommissionHistorical CommissionHistorical CommissionHistorical
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Members Eric GaffenMelissa PucciGiuseppe FoderaLara Durgavich (Sch. Com.)Catherine KaminerEric BoemerRobert WeidenLaura NoonanRichard HandJohn FedericoNick Pesaturo New Applicants:Sharon
AngstromRichard AbateLaura GemmeDavid GentileWilliam SweeneyVivek SoniTim KirwanDerek PuffChristine LuskBrandy HopkinsJeffrey LamsonDavid Flynn New Applicants:
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070
781-942-9050website:www.readingma.gov
Application for Appointment to
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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Occupation: Number of years in Reading:
E-mail address:
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first
priority. (Please attach a resume if available)
___ Animal Control Appeals Committee___ Audit Committee
___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees
___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars
___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee
___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds
___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission
___ Constables ___ Council on Aging
___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves
___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission
___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority
___ Human Relations Advisory Committee ___ Permanent Building Committee
___ RCTV Board of Directors ___ Recreation Committee
___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee
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TownofReading
16LowellStreet
ReadingMA01867
TownClerkfax:781-942-9070
781-942-9050website:www.readingma.gov
ApplicationforAppointmentto
Boards,CommitteesandCommissions
Name:HarringtonKateDate:1/26/26(Last)
(First)(Middle)
Address:2SummitDrive#27ReadingMA01867
Phone(Home):Phone(Work):
Phone(Cell):781-521-2823Whichnumbershouldbelisted?Cell
Occupation:retiredhighereducationadministrator
NumberofyearsinReading:20 E-mailaddress:kharr1950@gmail.com
Placeanumbernexttoyourpreferredposition(s)(uptofourchoices)withnumber1beingyourfirstpriority.
(Pleaseattacharesumeifavailable)
AnimalControlAppealsCommitteeAuditCommittee
BoardofAssessorsBoardofCemeteryTrustees
BoardofHealthBoardofRegistrars
BylawCommitteeCelebrationTrustCommittee
ClimateAdvisoryCommitteeCommissionersofTrustFunds
CommunityPlanningandDevelopmentCommissionConservationCommission
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HistoricalCommissionHousingAuthority
HumanRelationsAdvisoryCommitteePermanentBuildingCommittee
RCTVBoardofDirectorsRecreationCommittee
RetirementBoardRMLDCitizenAdvisoryBoard
TownForestCommitteeTrailsCommittee
VeteransMemorialTrustFundCommitteeZoningBoardofAppeals
Other
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IhavebeenanassociatemembersinceJuly2025. Ihaveparticipatedfullyinallmeetingsandvolunteered
Toparticipateonaworkinggroupwhichhasmetfrequentlyoverthelastmonthandahalf. Iaminvolved
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theCouncilonAgingfulfillitsmissionofidentifyingtheneedsandinterestsofthe60+communityand
encouragingprogramsandservicestoaddresstheseneeds.
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
ReadingMA01867
Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070
781-942-9050website: www.readingma.gov
Application for Appointment to
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Name: POWELL RON Date: January 22, 2026
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Address: 328 South Street
Phone (Home): 781-996-9488 Phone (Work): 781-996-9488
Phone (Cell): 781-996-9488 Which number should be listed? Cell
Occupation: Finance IT Project Manager Number of years in Reading: 25
E-mail address: ronald.w.powell@gmail.com
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first
priority. (Please attach a resume if available)
Animal Control Appeals Committee Audit Committee
Board of Assessors Board of Cemetery Trustees
Board of Health Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee Celebration Trust Committee
Climate Advisory Committee Commissioners of Trust Funds
Community Planning and Development Commission Conservation Commission
Constables 1 Council on Aging
Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves
Finance Committee Historic District Commission
Historical Commission Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Committee Permanent Building Committee
RCTV Board of Directors Recreation Committee
Retirement Board RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
Town Forest Committee Trails Committee
Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee Zoning Board of Appeals
Other
Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought:
I am writing to apply for one of the vacant full member positions on the Council on Aging. I currently serve as
I was honored to be appointed by the Council on Aging on December 17, 2025 to serve as its designee to the
Permanent Building Committee for the Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL). As this important project
moves forward, serving as a full member would allow me to provide strong, consistent representation for the
Council and continue advocating for the needs of the community we serve.
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070
781-942-9050website:www.readingma.gov
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___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees
___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars
___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee
___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds
___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission
___ Constables ___ Council on Aging
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___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission
___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070
781-942-9050website:www.readingma.gov
Application for Appointment to
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Name: Date:
(Last)(First)(Middle)
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Occupation: Number of years in Reading:
E-mail address:
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first
priority. (Please attach a resume if available)
___ Animal Control Appeals Committee___ Audit Committee
___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees
___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars
___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee
___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds
___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission
___ Constables ___ Council on Aging
___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves
___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission
___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority
___ Human Relations Advisory Committee ___ Permanent Building Committee
___ RCTV Board of Directors ___ Recreation Committee
___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee
___ Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee ___ Zoning Board of Appeals
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Town Clerk fax: 781-942-9070
781-942-9050website:www.readingma.gov
Application for Appointment to
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Ziemlak
NancyJean2/20/26
Name: Date:
(Last)(First)(Middle)
15 Orchard Park Drive, reading
Address:
Phone (Home): Phone (Work):
781-439-4459
Phone (Cell): Which number should be listed?
Retired40
Occupation: Number of years in Reading:
njziemlak@gmail.com
E-mail address:
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with number 1 being your first
priority. (Please attach a resume if available)
___ Animal Control Appeals Committee___ Audit Committee
___ Board of Assessors ___ Board of Cemetery Trustees
___ Board of Health ___ Board of Registrars
___ Bylaw Committee ___ Celebration Trust Committee
___ Climate Advisory Committee ___ Commissioners of Trust Funds
___ Community Planning and Development Commission ___ Conservation Commission
___ Constables ___ Council on Aging
___ Cultural Council ___ Custodian of Soldier and Sailor Graves
___ Finance Committee ___ Historic District Commission
___ Historical Commission ___ Housing Authority
___ Human Relations Advisory Committee ___ Permanent Building Committee
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___ RCTV Board of Directors ___ Recreation Committee
___ Retirement Board ___ RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
___ Town Forest Committee ___ Trails Committee
___ Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee ___ Zoning Board of Appeals
___ Other
Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought:
Please consider my application for an associate position on the Recreation Committee. I have lived in Reading for over 40 years and consider it a vibrant
and engaged community. I have served on various town committees over these year and feel that it is important for town residents to be engaged in the
I have been a member of the Reading
town activities to provide support to committees/boards and to represent Reading residentas needed.
When my son was a student at Joshua Eaton I was an
Cultural Council as well as the Council on Aging and a volunteer at the Pleasant Street Center.
and active paritipant in supporting teachers and students alike . I also took advantage of many of the activities offered by the RecDpartment.
I feel that as a member of the RecCommittee I can represent the interests of people of all age groups interested in participating iin recreational oportunities
in Reading. Thank you
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Any contract with a total value exceeding $500,000 must be approved by the Select Board before
the Acting Town Manager (ATM) is authorized to sign the agreement. The Procurement Office
is preparing two large contracts that will require this approval.
The following pages are the upcoming contracts requiring approval for ATM to sign.
Downtown Phase II Improvements Project
Project Type: Construction & Streetscape Improvements
Estimated Contract Value: $4,037,410.00
Status: Intent to Award provided to J. Marchese & Sons, Inc. Contract to be sent to contractor
once approval to sign is given to the ATM.
Contract document: Phase II Contract Draft
Financial Background: To support the project’s total cost town meeting voted to approve funds
from various accounts and previously completed projects to help supplement the overall project
cost in April 2025. These funds would come from the following sources: Smart Growth
Stabilization ($234,726.18), Sustainability Account ($400,000.00), remaining funds from the
West Street TIP project ($313,944.35) and Downtown Watermain Improvements
($451,329.47). The Town also recently was awarded a $250,000 federal earmark through
Congressman Seth Moulton’s office for this project.
Website: Downtown Streetscape Improvement Phase II Page
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Reading Center for Active Living (RECAL) Construction Project
Project Type: Construction of new Reading Center for Active Living Building
Estimated Contract Value: $19,357,000.00
Status: Intent to Award provided to J&J Contractors. Contract to be sent to contractor once
approval to sign is given to the ATM.
Contract document: Currently with legal counsel
Financial Background: Received a total of 6 general contractors who bid. We received very
advantageous pricing. Total project came in under budget by $2,590,967 for the total above.
Website: RECAL Home Page
Next Steps
The Procurement Office will coordinate with the appropriate departments and send the contract
to the contractors to sign. Please let us know if additional information is needed in advance of
Select Board consideration.
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March 24, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Presentation and Discussion on
Pleasant Street Center Status and
Future Planning 30 mins
Presentation By ReCAL Operations
Subcommittee
Vote to Reappoint Town Accountant
Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2026
TOWN ELECTION
April 14, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Select Board Vote to Reorganize
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Discuss Code of Conduct and Signing
Discuss Naming Policy
Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Discuss and Vote on Arbor Day
Proclamation, April 24, 2026
Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2026
TOWN MEETING
April 30, 2026
TOWN MEETING
May 4, 2026
TOWN MEETING
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May 7, 2026
TOWN MEETING
May 12, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Preview FY26 Water and Sewer Rates
Public Hearing: Discuss and Vote on
FY26 Non-Union Classification &
HEARING Compensation Plan
Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Pride Month Resolution
Juneteenth Resolution
Discuss and Vote on FY26 Water,
Public Hearing
Sewer, and Storm Water Rates
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (For any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Discuss and Vote on Board &
Committee FY26 Budget Requests
Discuss Town Manager Goals
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
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Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Discuss and Vote on Appointments of
Boards & Committees
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Discuss and Vote on Overdose
Awareness Proclamation
Vote to Close Warrant for September
1, 2026 State Primary Election
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2026State Primary Election
September 8, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
September 22, 2026
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Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Proclamation for Italian Heritage
Month
Preview Subsequent Town Meeting
Warrant
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Vote to Close November 9, 2026
Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2027 Tax
Public Hearing
Classification
Vote to Close Warrant for November
3, 2026 State Election
Review 2027 Meeting Schedule
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2026State Election
November 9, 2026Town Meeting
November 12, 2026Town Meeting
November 16, 2026Town Meeting
November 17, 2026
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Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2026Town Meeting
December 1, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Overview of Meeting
Public Comment (for any items not
included on the agenda)
Town Manager Report
Community Spotlight
Approve Annual Liquor Licenses
Select Board Liaison Reports
Future Agendas
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
December 2, 2026Budget Presentations
Department Budget Presentations
Night One
Police Department
Fire Department
Health Department
Technology
Public Works & Enterprise Funds
December 8, 2026Budget Presentations
Department Budget Presentations
Night Two
Library
Facilities
Public Services/Administrative
Services
Finance
Shared Costs
Budget Summary
Possible Regular Business Meeting (If
needed)
December 15, 2026
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Statement Read by Chris Haley
The Select Board and Matthew Kraunelis were unable to come to terms acceptable to both
Mr. Kraunelis and the Town for continued employment. The Board and Mr. Kraunelis have
determined it is in the best interests of all parties to negotiate an amicable end to Mr.
Kraunelis’s employment in Reading.
The Select Board acknowledges their gratitude to Mr. Kraunelis for his achievements and
contributions. The Board wishes Mr. Kraunelis well in his future endeavors. Mr. Kraunelis
nteers for the
opportunity to serve the Town of Reading.
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