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Home My WebLink About2026-06-09 Select Board Packet (PDF) Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda 2018-07-16LAG Board -Committee -Commission -Council: Select Board Date: 2026-06-09Time: 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 Melissa Murphy 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: Zoom Option:PAGE # Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87259285177 Meeting γD: 872 5928 5177 Dial by your location 7:00 Pledge of Allegiance Overview of Meeting 7:05 Public Comment 7:15 Town Manager Report 7:20 Community Spotlight 7:25 JuneteenthResolution Continuation of Public Hearing(Public Hearing Originally Opened at May th 7:30 26Meeting):Discuss and Vote on Early Opening of 273 Salem Street Dunkin Donuts Public Hearing: Discuss and Vote on FY27 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water 7:40 Rates This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page | 1 Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda 8:10 Discuss Well Fields Maintenance 8:25 Discuss and Vote on Board and Committee FY27 Budget Requests 8:35 Discuss Town Manager Goals 8:50 Liaison Reports 9:00 Future Agendas Approve Prior Meeting Minutes 9:05 May 6, 2026 May 26,2026 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. Page | 2 3 4 rom 5 her Southwestern States, until pop. 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The star represents Texas and the star burst represents all 5a reminder that slaves were WhereasWhereasNow Therefore Be It Resolved nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day throughout the United States of America. 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 opened a public hearing on May 26, 2026 and continued it to June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, and remotely via Zoom, to act on a request for early opening at 5:00 a.m. for Dunkin Donuts at 273 Salem Street pursuant to Section 7.7.4 of the . A copy of the proposed documents regarding this topic will be in the Select Board packet on the website at www.readingma.gov. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026, to townmanager@readingma.gov. By order of Jayne Wellman Town Manager 6 From:LaVerde, Jacquelyn To:Baptiste, Madeleine Subject:FW: Dunkin changing hours. Date:Monday, June 1, 2026 3:34:15 PM From: Lynne Ostrowsky <lostrowsky@scrivanos.com> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2026 7:26 AM To: LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov> Subject: Re: Dunkin changing hours. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Reading's email system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe. Good morning, I just wanted to follow up on the conversations I have had with Vendors that the last couple of days. I spoke with the logistic manager at the Bakery who delivers the donuts to all the stores every night. He pulled up the GPS tracking, and the latest the truck has been there is 12:15am.. still out of the ordinance. He had the scheduled to deliver th between 11pm-12am. On June 7 his going to change the route for this location to be earlier so that we can avoid the driver being late and getting there past the time allowed. He did share the old kitchen service we used had an issue with hitting the stores at 2am. we no longer use that Kitchen but it will also be adjusted. now Casela Dumpster, They escalated my report to make sure this does not happen before 6am. From: LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 8:56 AM To: Lynne Ostrowsky <lostrowsky@scrivanos.com> Subject: RE: Dunkin changing hours. Thanks so much, Lynne! From: Lynne Ostrowsky <lostrowsky@scrivanos.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 8:46 AM To: LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov> Subject: Re: Dunkin changing hours. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Reading's email system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe. Good morning!!!! Wow this is great information. This truck comes only on Wednesdays 7 but I will absolutely call the distribution center and inform them of the town orders. I’m so sorry about that Get Outlook for iOS From: LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 8:29:38 AM To: Lynne Ostrowsky <lostrowsky@scrivanos.com> Subject: FW: Dunkin changing hours. Good morning Lynne, Please see below regarding delivery at 273 Salem Street. Many thanks, Jackie Jackie LaVerde Executive Assistant Town Manager’s Office Town of Reading 781-942-6643 jlaverde@readingma.gov Town Hall Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Tues 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Friday – CLOSED 16 Lowell Street Reading MA, 01867 From: mario iannetti <mijr1@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:55 AM To: Town Manager <townmanager@readingma.gov> Subject: Dunkin changing hours. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Reading's email system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe. This was this morning 5/27/26. The truck arrived about 515 am and left about 554 am never shutting the engine off. Mario Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android 8 From:Andrea Lanzoni To:Reading - Selectboard; Wellman, Jayne Subject:273 Salem Street Date:Wednesday, May 27, 2026 2:42:10 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Reading's email system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe. This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. This is their first mail to some recipients. i Mark SafeReport Good Afternoon, I was just watching the beginning part of the select board meeting from yesterday, since I wasn't able to watch until mid water discussion. I am typically up late nights and can confirm I've seen donuts deliveries at the Dunkin Donuts at 273 Salem Street after midnight on many occasions.That being said, when I have seen it, it's usually between midnight and 2am, not 4:30am. So it's absolutely something they should address, but if people are stating noises at 4:30, it may be some other truck for someone else in that "shopping center". Just wanted to share since I've seen it with my own eyes. Thank you, Andrea Lanzoni Canterbury Drive 9 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 June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, and remotely via Zoom, to approve Water, Sewer, and Storm Water rates for FY27. A copy of the proposed documents regarding these topics will be in the Select Board packet on the website at www.readingma.gov. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026, to townmanager@readingma.gov. By order of Jayne Wellman Town Manager 10 Jayne Wellman Town of Reading Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Office: (781) 942-9043 Reading, MA 01867-2685 jwellman@readingma.gov Memorandum To: Reading Select Board From: Jayne Wellman, Town Manager Re: FY27 Water and Sewer Rates Date: May 21, 2026 This year we employed the use of a small water rates committee comprised of myself, the CFO Sharon Angstrom, the DPW Director Chris Cole, Select Board Vice-Chair Karen Rose- Gillis, and resident Paul Silva to work with our rate consultant, Matthew Abrahams. At the Select Board meeting on May 26, 2026, Mr. Abrahams will join the meeting in person to deliver our rate analysis and recommendations to the Board. In the packet you will find ten-year projections for water and sewer retained earnings, recommended rates, estimated bills, and comparisons of retained earnings balances, and rates among similar communities. In our presentation during the meeting the slides will show 5 year projections, but the ten year ones will be available to show if needed.Because years 6-10 are so far out, we have a lower degree of confidence in the retained earnings estimates at that timeand do not recommend making decisions based on those distant years, as we revisit rates annually. The town has always, intelligently, taken a conservative approach to budgeting our water and sewer rates. However, this conservative approach, coupled with our rates and higher interest rates, has led to higher retained earnings, particularly in the sewer enterprise fund. Our approach targets bringing down retained earnings to get closer to a 30% target, achieve rate savings in FY27 for sewer ratepayers, and rate stability for water ratepayers. We are recommending Option 3 in both the water and sewer rate options(see Slides). Water: 2% increase for FY 27 Sewer: 5% decrease for FY27 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Rate Study Objectives rcentages shown reflect the last retained Peearnings certification (after the conclusion of FY25) compared to FY25 total expenses. Comparison of Retained Earnings Balances WATER RATE STUDY Comparison of Water Rates SEWER RATE STUDY Comparison of Sewer Rates Thank You! 36 37 38 39 40 41 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Fax: (781) 942-5441 PUBLIC WORKS Website: www.readingma.gov (781) 942-9077 To: Town of Reading Select Board From: Christopher A. Cole, Director of Public Works Cc: Jayne Wellman, Town Manager Date: June 9, 2026 Re: Maintenance Costs of Town Wells As a requirement of the Town of Readings water registration with the Ipswich River basin, the Town must maintain operational conditions for our wellfield as an emergency water supply via our Administrative Consent Order (ACO) with MassDEP. As such, out of (9) total wells in the wellfield originally, only (3) are kept in basic operational order to satisfy the requirements of the Towns Ipswich River water registration. Annual costs to maintain these (3) wells currently average around $20,000 per year. However, in the not-so-distant future, maintenance on these wells may not be sustainable anymore and replacement of these wells to bring them back into operational order, to maintain compliancy, may be warranted at a potential cost of at least several hundred thousand dollars. 42 FY27 Board & Committee Funding Requests Board/CommitteeItem(s)/Project(s)Amount Requested Climate Advisory Committee Materials$500 TOTAL$500 Conservation Commission Habitat Restoration Planting @ Bare Meadow$1,500 Fencing Materials @ Bare Meadow$750 Educational Program Materials$500 Water Line Installation @ Grove Street$1,700 Bench Replacement @ Maillet Sommes$2,000 Materials and Volunteer Project Support$500 TOTAL$6,950 Historical Commission Annual Operating Budget$1,500 TOTAL$1,500 Town Forest Committee Update to Forest Management Plan$10,000 TOTAL$10,000 Trails Committee Materials$2,800 Equipment$2,200 TOTAL$5,000 TOTAL REQUESTS$23,950 FY26 Board & Committee Funding Requests (For Reference) Board/CommitteeAmount Voted by Select Board Climate Advisory Committee$500 Conservation Commission$6,500 Historical Commission$1,500 Town Forest Committee$6,500 Trails Committee$5,000 $20,000 43 From:marc ortins To:Baptiste, Madeleine Subject:Re: BCC FY27 Funding Requests Date:Monday, June 1, 2026 7:23:32 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Reading's email system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe. HI Maddie, Please put in $500 for Climate Advisory Committee this year for misc. meeting and presentation materials. thank you Marc mbaptiste@readingma.gov> wrote: Good Morning, rdth June 3 meeting. Thank you! Maddie Baptiste Executive Assistant Town Manager’s Office Town of Reading 781-942-6644 From: Baptiste, Madeleine Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 11:23 AM To: marcportins@gmail.com; bpbowe@outlook.com; Pino D'Orazio <pdorazio@gmail.com>; Jeffrey Lamson <jlamson04@gmail.com>; John Kastrinos <johnbobk@icloud.com> Cc: LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov>; Wellman, Jayne <jwellman@readingma.gov> Subject: BCC FY27 Funding Requests 44 thrd 9 or earlier so that we can include it in the packet. Thank you very much. Maddie Maddie Baptiste Executive Assistant Town Manager’s Office Town of Reading 781-942-6644 Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast, a leader in email security and cyber resilience. Mimecast integrates email defenses with brand protection, security awareness training, web security, compliance and other essential capabilities. Mimecast helps protect large and small organizations from malicious activity, human error and technology failure; and to lead the movement toward building a more resilient world. To find out more, visit our website. 45 To: Town of Reading Select Board From: Brian Bowe, Chair, Conservation Commission Date: June 9, 2026 The Conservation Commission is responsible for managing and protecting more than 1,000 acres of conservation land throughout the Town of Reading. Over the past several years, the Commission has expanded its volunteer base and regularly partners with local churches, realtors, Scout groups, and students from Reading Memorial High School to complete projects that enhance and maintain these public lands. While volunteers generously provide labor, they are generally unable to contribute funding for materials and supplies. As a result, modest budget requests for materials, project support, and volunteer needs are essential to the success of these efforts. The Commission's FY2027 budget request focuses on four conservation properties: Bare Meadow Conservation Area, the Matera Pavilion at 1481 Main Street, 371 Grove Street, and the Maillet, Sommes and Morgan Conservation Area. Bare Meadow Conservation Area $1,500 Habitat Restoration Plantings As part of the recommendations contained in the Audubon habitat study, the Conservation Commission has been restoring native habitat within the meadow. In FY2027, the Commission proposes establishing an additional habitat area that will include native trees, shrubs, and other plantings to further improve wildlife habitat and biodiversity. $750 Fencing Materials Funding is requested for eight fence sections, posts, and associated hardware to support ongoing restoration efforts and protect newly established habitat areas. Other Conservation Areas $500 Educational Program Materials Funding is requested for educational materials to support the Commission's summer programming at the Matera Pavilion and other conservation areas. The Commission intends to offer three public programs focused on environmental awareness, local history, and conservation education. 46 $1,700 Water Line Installation at 371 Grove Street As part of the development of the 371 Grove Street parking area, a retaining wall was constructed adjacent to an area heavily impacted by invasive vegetation. The Conservation Commission worked with Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program staff to obtain approval to restore the area with native plantings. To ensure the successful establishment and long-term survival of these plantings, a water supply is needed. The proposed project would install a water line from Grove Street through the gravel parking area to a secure control box near the rear of the site. The control box would house a shutoff valve and hose connection for maintenance and watering purposes. Future uses for the water line are still under discussion and may include a drinking fountain for visitors and pets similar to the fountain located at the end of Strout Avenue. $2,000 Maillet, Sommes and Morgan Conservation Area Bench Replacement The Maillet, Sommes and Morgan Conservation Area has been exceptionally well received by residents and visitors since opening. As the site enters its second year, maintenance needs are beginning to emerge. One of the most significant concerns is the deterioration of the original polywood benches, which have not held up well under direct sunlight and heavy public use. Last year, the Commission replaced one bench through a resident donation with a steel-and-composite bench that has performed well. At this time it is the only bench at this site. Funding is requested to install a second steel-and-composite bench in place of one of the failed benches. The estimated cost includes approximately $1,650 for the bench and $350 for a concrete pad. The Commission anticipates continuing this replacement program over the next several years until all failing benches that have been removed have been upgraded. $500 Volunteer Project Support and Miscellaneous Materials The Conservation Commission works with numerous volunteer groups throughout the year, and unexpected material needs often arise during these projects. This funding would provide a small reserve for supplies and materials needed to support volunteer efforts, including potential sign replacement, tool and battery replacement, and other maintenance or improvement projects that cannot be fully anticipated during the budget process. Total Request $6,950 Thank you for your consideration of this request. 47 Respectfully submitted, Brian Bowe Chair, Conservation Commission 48 time archivist - Continue the cataloguing of archive contentsArchival supplies and paper conservationDigitizing of additional images and glass negative slidesPart From:Pino D"Orazio To:Baptiste, Madeleine; RHC Forwarding Account Subject:Re: BCC FY27 Funding Requests Date:Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:10:39 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Reading's email system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe. The Reading Historical Commission respectfully requests the continuation of its annual operating budget of $1,500. Over the past few years, the Commission has remained actively engaged in fulfilling its mission of identifying, documenting, preserving, and promoting Reading’s historic resources. The Commission has utilized its budget to support public outreach, historical research and documentation efforts, educational materials, preservation- related initiatives, and participation in projects that enhance public awareness of Reading’s history. Examples include modernizing the Town Archive, preserving historic pictures in Town Hall conference rooms, and continuing the popular vinyl wrapping of electrical boxes throughout town. These activities have helped the Commission maintain historical records, advance preservation goals, and provide resources to residents, property owners, and other Town boards and committees. The requested $1,500 allocation represents a modest investment that enables the Commission to continue carrying out its responsibilities efficiently and effectively. As the Commission continues its work on historic property inventory efforts, preservation planning, community engagement, and collaboration with residents and Town officials, maintaining this funding level will ensure that these important initiatives can continue without interruption. The Commission appreciates the Select Board’s ongoing support and respectfully requests inclusion of the $1,500 annual budget in the upcoming fiscal year. mbaptiste@readingma.gov> wrote: Hello Board Chairs! The Select Board will take up FY27 Board Funding Requests at their next meeting on June thrd 9. Please send your requests to us by Wednesday, June 3 or earlier so that we can include it in the packet. Thank you very much. Best, Maddie 56 Maddie Baptiste Executive Assistant Town Manager’s Office Town of Reading 781-942-6644 Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast, a leader in email security and cyber resilience. Mimecast integrates email defenses with brand protection, security awareness training, web security, compliance and other essential capabilities. Mimecast helps protect large and small organizations from malicious activity, human error and technology failure; and to lead the movement toward building a more resilient world. To find out more, visit our website. 57 From:Jeff Lamson To:Baptiste, Madeleine Cc:Cole, Christopher; Kessman, Michael; Karen Rose-Gillis Subject:Re: BCC FY27 Funding Requests Date:Tuesday, June 2, 2026 1:13:05 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Reading's email system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe. This message needs your attention This is a personal email address. i Mark SafeReport Powered by Mimecast Hi Maddie The Town Forest Committee requests $10,000 most notably for the purpose of updating our expired Forest Management Plan. Without a valid and current Forest Management Plan, we are not eligible for grant funding. If there is an opportunity to present at the Select Board meeting regarding our request, I would be happy to represent us. Jeff Lamson Chair, Town Forest Committee On Jun 1, 2026, at 09:31, Baptiste, Madeleine <mbaptiste@readingma.gov> wrote: Good Morning, Reminder to please send your FY27 Board Funding Requests to me by this rd Wednesday, June 3so we can include it in the Select Board packet for their th June 9meeting. Thank you! Best, Maddie Baptiste Executive Assistant Town Manager’s Office Town of Reading 781-942-6644 58 From: Baptiste, Madeleine Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 11:23 AM To: marcportins@gmail.com; bpbowe@outlook.com; Pino D'Orazio <pdorazio@gmail.com>; Jeffrey Lamson <jlamson04@gmail.com>; John Kastrinos <johnbobk@icloud.com> Cc: LaVerde, Jacquelyn <jlaverde@readingma.gov>; Wellman, Jayne <jwellman@readingma.gov> Subject: BCC FY27 Funding Requests Hello Board Chairs! The Select Board will take up FY27 Board Funding Requests at their next th meeting on June 9. Please send your requests to us by Wednesday, June rd 3 or earlier so that we can include it in the packet. Thank you very much. Best, Maddie Maddie Baptiste Executive Assistant Town Manager’s Office Town of Reading 781-942-6644 Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast, a leader in email security and cyber resilience. Mimecast integrates email defenses with brand protection, security awareness training, web security, compliance and other essential capabilities. Mimecast helps protect large and small organizations from malicious activity, human error and technology failure; and to lead the movement toward building a more resilient world. To find out more, visit our website. 59 June 2, 2026 Town of Reading Select Board 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Subject: Reading Trails CommiĻĻ /ğƦźƷğƌ LƒƦƩƚǝĻƒĻƓƷƭ Α .ǒķŭĻƷ ŅƚƩ ƦĭƚƒźƓŭ ĻğƩ Members of the Select Board: The purpose of this leer is to request funding of $5,000 for the upcoming year of work dedicated to maintaining, repairing, and expanding the trail network in the conservaon land areas enjoyed by cizens of the Town of Reading. The wealth of green spaces for recreaon, habitat, and community aesthecs is owed in no small part to the generous funding the Town connues to provide our acve and hard-working Commiee of volunteers. With over 15 miles of trails featuring over 25 boardwalks and bridges, the work of the Commiee in keeping our trails safe and passable is never done. There are fallen trees to be removed, unstable boardwalk secons to be replaced, eroded segments to be restored and new boardwalks needed where ponding has encroached, making some secons of trail seasonally impassable. The funding we are requesng will support purchase of stock for a bridge project and useful appurtenances for the Town-owned vehicle that was recently donated for use on Trails and Conservaon projects. The Commiee plans to use the funding as follows: ağƷĻƩźğƌƭ ŅƚƩ .ƩźķŭĻ /ƚƓƭƷƩǒĭƚƓ źƓ /ƚƓƭĻƩǝğƚƓ \[ğƓķ ĻğƭƷ ƚŅ {ƷǒƩŭźƭ tğƩƉʹ $2,800 (supporng frame materials, decking, and fasteners for a bridge up to 8 wide with a 12- span to cross the stream) ƌźƷǤ ƩğźƌĻƩʹ υЊͲЋЉЉ ΛЎ͸ ǣ Б͸ ƚƦĻƓΏĬĻķ ǒlity trailer and hitch for a 2-in. receiver) źƓĭŷ ğƓķ aƚǒƓƷʹ $1,000 (10,000-lb. capacity winch \[to assist with moving downed limbs, stumps, and boulders\] and rack for temporary use mounted in the 2-in. receiver) ƚƷğƌ wĻƨǒĻƭƷĻķʹ υЎͲЉЉЉ The Trails CommiĻĻ ŭƩĻğƷƌǤ ğƦƦƩĻĭźğƷĻƭ ƷŷĻ ƚǞƓ͸ƭ ĭƚƓƭźķĻƩğon of this proposal. Sincerely, John R. Kastrinos Chair, Reading Trails Commiee 60 Range Financial - 1. Strengthen LongSustainability 2. Invest in Workforce Excellence and Organizational Effectiveness term capital planning via preparation of the Facilities Master Plan - Provide leadership for the Killam Elementary School project in coordination with Provide leadership for the Reading Center for Active Living construction project, including OPM, Designer, and Contractor management, operational planning, budgeting, community engagement, and funding strategies in coordination with town departments and the Permanent Building Committee, Council on Aging, and Oversee roadway improvements, sidewalk upgrades, and water/sewer infrastructure maintenance, focusing on corridors such as Main Street, Salem Street, and Walkers Brook Drive. Support long 3. Deliver on Major Capital Projects and Infrastructure Improvements funded - Coordinate Safe Routes to School and Complete Streets grantMaintain engagement with MBTA initiatives locally and regionally. 4. Enhance Transportation Safety, Mobility, and Parking Management 5. Support Strategic Planning, Economic Development, and Community Growth 6. Advance Environmental Sustainability and Regional Advocacy 7. Improve Public Engagement, Transparency, and Customer Service 8. Expand Technology and Digital Services June 23, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Overview of Meeting Public Comment (for any items not included on the agenda) Town Manager Report Community Spotlight Eagle Scout Recognition Discuss and Vote to Amend Select Board Policies: Section 3.2.2.14 Public Hearing(Hours of Operation) Discuss and Vote to Amend Select Board Policies: Section 4.6 (Solid Waste Recycling, Collection and Public Hearing Disposal Rules) Discuss and Vote on Appointments of Boards & Committees Discuss Fall Building Projects Update, including Pickleball and High Street Discuss Mattera Cabin Select Board Liaison Reports Future Agendas Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes July 14, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Overview of Meeting Public Comment Town Manager Report Community Spotlight Discuss and Vote BOLT Vacancy Discuss Select Board Goals Select Board Liaison Reports Future Agendas Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Overview of Meeting Public Comment Town Manager Report Community Spotlight Discuss and Vote on Overdose Awareness Proclamation Vote to Close Warrant for September 1, 2026 State Primary Election Discuss Town Manager Goals Select Board Liaison Reports Future Agendas 61 Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026State Primary Election September 8, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Overview of Meeting Public Comment Town Manager Report Community Spotlight Select Board Liaison Reports Future Agendas Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes September 22, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Overview of Meeting Public Comment 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 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 Town Manager Report Community Spotlight Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Public Hearing Classification Vote to Close Warrant for November 3, 2026 State Election 62 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 Pledge of Allegiance Overview of Meeting Public Comment 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 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 63 Finance Shared Costs Budget Summary Possible Regular Business Meeting (If needed) December 15, 2026 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 From:Herrick, Karen To:Reading - Selectboard Subject:Reading Age Demographics from Town Clerk Date:Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:05:45 PM From: Gemme, Laura <lgemme@readingma.gov> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:33 PM To: Herrick, Karen <karen.herrick@readingma.gov> Cc: Wellman, Jayne <jwellman@readingma.gov> Subject: RE: PRR Request Question The numbers for 60+ have come from this office, I do the analysis of the data from the Town Census As of 5/19/2026 the numbers in our census 25 100+ 307 90 – 99 years 1282 80 – 89 years 2697 70 – 79 years 3486 60 – 69 years 3377 50 – 59 years 3660 40 – 49 years 3333 30 - 39 years 3210 20 – 29 years 2781 10 – 19 years 2284 1 – 9 years 115 under 1 year I have also attached the excel file with the data I used to get the above numbers Laura A Gemme, CMC /CMMC Town Clerk President Middlesex City and Town Clerks Association Board of Registrar - Retirement Board - Chief Election Official - Justice of the Peace - Commissioner to Qualify – Notary - Burial Agent - Census Liaison - Chief Records Access Officer Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 (P) 781-942-6647 (C) 781-491-5215 (F) 781-942-9070 (W) http://www.readingma.gov Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Tuesday - 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM Friday - CLOSED Karen Gately Herrick Reading Select Board Secretary Text:781-640-7070