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Home My WebLink About2026-06-23 Select Board Packet (PDF) Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda 2018-07-16LAG Board -Committee -Commission -Council: Select Board Date: 2026-06-23Time: 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/89804184758 Meeting γD: 898 0418 4758 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 Consent Agenda 1.Draft Minutes (2026-06-09) 2.Metro North Regional Housing Services Office (MNRHSO) 7:25 InterMunicipal Agreement Signing 3.Appointments of Volunteer Boards & Committees 4.FY27 Board & Committee Funding 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 7:30 Eagle Scout Recognition Public Hearing: Discuss and Vote on Amendment to Section 3.2.2.14 of the Increase the Hours of Permitted Sales for Section 7:40 12 Licensees to Allow Sales between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 (Noon)on Sundays and certain holidays, as authorized by G.L. c. 138, § 33B.A list of all Section 12 Licensees is appended to the agenda. Public Hearing: Discuss and Vote on Amendment to Select Board Policies 7:50 Section 4.6Solid Waste Recycling, Collection and Disposal Rules Discuss and Vote on Volunteer Appointments totheCommunity Planning 8:10 and Development Commission (CPDC) 8:20 Discuss Town Building Projects, including Pickleball and High Street 8:45 Discuss Mattera Cabin 9:15 Liaison Reports 9:25 Future Agendas 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 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 From:MacNichol, Andrew To:Wellman, Jayne Cc:Baptiste, Madeleine; LaVerde, Jacquelyn; Knightly, Olivia Subject:MNRHSO - IMA Signing Date:Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:21:56 AM Attachments:Inter-MunicipalAgreement_MNRHSO_FY27(draft).docx Hi Jayne, Can we please request that the attached IMA be brought to the Select Board for signing by end of June? This is in relation to the regional housing monitoring we work with and Reading leads. We’d like to bring it to get back to the normal fiscal year schedule. Of note: This would be a 1-year IMA to align with the existing contract we have with Barrett Planning Group. The FY27 funding was approved in the budget at Town Meeting. There are no changes in municipalities or scope at this time. Please let me know and thank you, Andrew Andrew MacNichol Community Development Director Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 amacnichol@readingma.gov 781-942-6670 Office Hours Mon, Wed, Thur: 7:00AM – 4:30PM Tue: 7:00AM – 6:00PM Friday-CLOSED 13 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the Towns of North Reading, Reading, Saugus, Wakefield, Stoneham and Wilmington, and by the City of Woburn, hereafter referred to individually as “Municipality” and collectively as the “Municipalities,” this First of July, 2026, as follows: WHEREAS, the Municipalities desire to share the services and costs of a common Regional Housing Services Office; and WHEREAS, the Town of Reading is willing and capable of contracting for the services of a Regional Housing Services Office; and WHEREAS, each of the Municipalities has authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to G.L. c. 40, s 4A. NOW, THEREFORE, the Municipalities, in mutual consideration of the covenants contained herein, intending to be legally bound, agree under seal as follows: 1. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2026 and shall expire on June 30, 2027, unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. Any municipality may withdraw from the Agreement as defined below. The Agreement may be extended for an additional six (6) three-year terms as voted by each municipality through its respective Select Board, Town Council, or Mayor. 2. Lead Municipality. During the Term of this Agreement, the Town of Reading, acting as the lead municipality, shall operate the Regional Housing Services Office. Upon commencement of the Term of this Agreement and for every three (3) years thereafter, the Town of Reading, through standard procurement practices and in accordance with Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws as applicable, shall procure consultant services on behalf of the Municipalities, and shall then execute and manage a contract with the consultant (hereafter “Consultant”). The scope of services, as outlined in Exhibit A, shall be disclosed as part of the procurement process and contained within the Consultant contract. Said Consultant contract may be terminated prior to its expiration by written agreement of the majority of Municipalities in accordance with the terms of the contract. The cost of the Consultant contract shall be included in the Membership Fee of each Municipality and payment administered by the Town of Reading. Each Municipality shall have sole responsibility for the Municipality’s share of such services. If the Consultant contract requires appropriation by the participating Municipalities, final approval of the contract must be obtained from each Municipality. 3. Duties. During the Term of this Agreement, the Regional Housing Services Office shall perform the housing administrative services as described in Exhibit A: Core Housing Services for an annual allocation of hours as indicated in Exhibit B: Fee Structure, attached and incorporated herein. 14 4. Municipal Appropriation and Payment. Upon signing this Agreement, each municipality shall appropriate itsshare of the annual Membership Fee as set forth in Exhibit B: Fee Structure, as may be adjusted as set forth herein. The Membership Fee shall cover the costs incurred for the operation of the Regional Housing Services Office, including Consultant costs and administrative costs incurred by the Town of Reading. The Town of Reading shall quarterly invoice each of the Municipalities for its proportionate share of the work actually performed during the preceding quarter with payment due within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. Payment for supplemental services not included in Exhibit A: Core Housing Services and for additional hours in excess of the allotted hours in Exhibit B: Fee Structure shall be invoiced separately as may be agreed upon by the Town of Reading and the individual municipality. The Municipalities may borrow, lend, or transfer allocated hours or services to other Municipalities upon written agreement between the impacted Municipalities provided that the total number of hours available to the Regional Housing Services Office remains constant, and provided that each Municipality remains solely responsible for payment due the Consultant for the services performed for that Municipality. 5. Membership Fee Adjustments. The Advisory Committee will review the Membership Fee annually three (3) months prior to the end of each fiscal year and, if appropriate, adjust the Membership Fee for the upcoming fiscal year. The Consultant shall provide to all Municipalities a record of the actual hours of services provided to each Municipality and adjustments for the following fiscal year. 6. Indemnification. Notwithstanding the final sentence of G.L. c. 40, s 4A, to the extent permitted by law, the Municipalities shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Reading and each and all of its officials, officers, employees, agents, servants and representatives from and against any claim arising from or in connection with the performance by the Regional Housing Services Office of their duties in or for the Municipalities including, without limitation, any claim of liability, loss, damages, costs and expenses for personal injury or damage to real or personal property by reason of any negligent act or omission or intentional misconduct by the Regional Housing Services Office while in or performing services for the Municipalities; provided however, that this obligation shall not extend to claims arising from or in connection with the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Town of Reading and each and all of its officials, officers, employees, agents, servants and representatives. By entering into this Agreement, none of the Municipalities has waived any governmental immunity or limitation of damages which may be extended to them by operation of law. It is expressly understood that the services rendered hereunder are deemed for public and governmental purposes, and all privileges and immunities from liability enjoyed by the Municipalities shall extend to their participation hereunder and to the activities so undertaken to the fullest extent permitted by law. 7. Withdrawal. Any Municipality, by a vote of its respective Select Board, Town Council, or Mayor, may withdraw from this Agreement at the end of any municipal fiscal year with the provision of at least ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to the Town of Reading. Such withdrawal shall take effect on the following June 30. No such withdrawal shall affect any obligation of indemnification that may have arisen hereunder prior to such withdrawal, nor shall 15 it affect any financial obligations that by prior agreement extend beyond the withdrawal date. Upon such withdrawal, the Town of Reading shall prepare full statements of outstanding unpaid financial obligations under this Agreement and present the same to the withdrawing Municipality for payment within thirty (30) days thereafter. The remaining Municipalities shall continue with this Agreement as written unless the Agreement is terminated as per paragraph eight (8). 8. Termination. The Town of Reading, by a vote of its respective Select Board, may terminate this Agreement upon the provision of at least six months’ prior written notice to the participating Municipalities. After providing notice, the Town of Reading shall remain liable to the participating Municipalities for any portion of the payments received and not earneduntil the date of termination. Such termination shall take effect on the following June 30. The Town of Reading and the participating Municipalities, by a majority vote, may agree to terminate this Agreement at least six months prior to the end of any municipal fiscal year. After the date of the vote, the Town of Reading shall remain liable to the participating Municipalities for any portion of the payments received and not earned. Such termination shall take effect on the following June 30. No such termination shall affect any obligation of indemnification that may have arisen hereunder prior to such termination, nor shall it affect any financial obligations that by prior agreement extend beyond the termination date. Upon such termination, the Town of Reading shall prepare full statements of outstanding unpaid financial obligations under this Agreement and present the same to the participating Municipalities for payment within thirty (30) days thereafter. 9. Advisory Committee. There shall exist an Advisory Committee composed of one (1) representative, or their designee, from each Municipality, who shall be appointed by the Town Manager/Administrator or Mayor of the Municipality. Each Municipality shall have one vote and each representative, or their designee, shall be authorized to cast such vote. The Advisory Committee shall meet at least on a quarterly basis. The Consultant shall prepare and send to each Municipality a quarterly status report prior to the quarterly meeting. In addition, the Advisory Committee may meet on a monthly basis, or at any mutually agreed upon timeframe, and the Consultant shall prepare and send to each Municipality a monthly status report prior to the monthly meeting. 10. Conflict Resolution. The Advisory Committee may hold additional meetings to discuss and resolve any conflicts that may arise including, but not limited to, disagreements regarding the needs of each municipality and changes to the annual allocation of hours as indicated in Exhibit B: Fee Structure. Any recommendations made to the Consultant must be made by a majority vote. Any unresolved issues shall be decided by the Town Manager of the Town of Reading. 11. Additional Municipalities. At any time during the Term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof as provided in Section 1, the Advisory Committee may meet and, by unanimous vote, amend this Agreement to admit an additional municipality on the following July 1. 16 12. Financial Safeguards. The Town of Reading shall maintain separate, accurate and comprehensive records of all services performed for each of the Municipalities hereto, and all contributions received from the Municipalities. The Town of Reading shall issue a financial report for each fiscal year to each of the Municipalities by December 31 of the following fiscal year. 13. Assignment. None of the Municipalities shall assign or transfer any of its rights or interests in or to this Agreement, or delegate any of its obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of all of the other Municipalities. 14. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by all Municipalities duly authorized thereunto. 15. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, or if any such term is so held when applied to any particular circumstance, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, or affect the application of such provision to any other circumstances, and the remaining provisions hereof shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. 16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 17. Headings. The paragraph headings herein are for convenience only, are no part of this Agreement and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 18. Notices. Any notice permitted or required hereunder to be given or served on any Municipality shall be in writing signed in the name of or on behalf of the Municipality giving or serving the same. Notice shall be deemed to have been received at the time of actual receipt of any hand delivery or three (3) business days after the date of any properly addressed notice sent by mail as set forth below, or to such other person or address as may be set by proper notice: Town of North Reading Michael P. Gilleberto, Town Administrator 235 North Street North Reading, MA 01864 Town of Reading Jayne Wellman, Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Town of Saugus Scott Crabtree, Town Manager 298 Central Street, Ste. 1 Saugus, MA 01906 17 Town of Stoneham Dennis Sheehan, Town Administrator 35 Central Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Town of Wilmington R. Eric Slagle, Town Manager 121 Glen Road Wilmington, MA 01887 Town of Wakefield Denise Casey, Town Administrator 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 City of Woburn Michael Concannon, Mayor 10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 19. Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement betweenthe Municipalities concerning the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior agreements and understandings. There are no other agreements or understandings between the Municipalities concerning the subject matter hereof. Each Municipality acknowledges that it has not relied on any representations by any other Municipality or by anyone acting or purporting to act for another Municipality or for whose actions any other Municipality is responsible, other than the express, written representations set forth herein. 18 WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF NORTH READING By its Select Board __________________________________ Nicholas Masse __________________________________ Catherine Morrin __________________________________ Richard F. Wallner __________________________________ Stephen J. O’Leary __________________________________ Charles Tyler 19 WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OFREADING By its Select Board __________________________________ Melissa Murphy, Chair __________________________________ Karen Rose-Gillis, Vice Chair __________________________________ Karen Gately Herrick __________________________________ Christopher Haley __________________________________ Sal Bramante 20 WITNESS HIS HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF SAUGUS By its Town Manager __________________________________ Scott C. Crabtree, Town Manager 21 WITNESS HIS HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF STONEHAM By its Town Administrator __________________________________ Dennis Sheehan, Town Administrator 22 WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF WILMINGTON By its Select Board __________________________________ Kevin A. Caira, Chair __________________________________ Jacob Gearwar __________________________________ Frank J. West __________________________________ Gary B. DePalma __________________________________ Lilia Maselli 23 WITNESS OUR HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. TOWN OF WAKEFIELD By its Town Council __________________________________ Ami Ruehrwein Wall __________________________________ Brian Fox __________________________________ Jonathan P. Chines __________________________________ Stacey Constas __________________________________ John Crisley __________________________________ John F. Carney __________________________________ Douglas S. Butler 24 WITNESS HIS HANDS AND SEALS as of the first date written above. CITY OF WOBURN By its Mayor __________________________________ Michael P. Concannon, Mayor 25 Exhibit A – Scope of Work: Core Housing Services Core Housing Services may include but not necessarily require: 1. Monitoring of existing units Update/maintain database of affordable housing developments and residents across each municipality Gather recorded documents (Regulatory Agreements, Deed Riders, etc.) for each unit and check for updates periodically Conduct annual Local Initiative Program (LIP) and/or Local Action Units (LAU) ownership monitoring: o Review recorded documentation for re-financing, transfer, etc.; o Issue and track annual self-certification letters; o Approve owner re-financing and related inquiries: Includes initial valuation, assisting owners through process, getting municipal approval o Administration of re-sale assistance for existing owners and perspective purchasers Value ownership units for assessment purposes o Provide the Assessor’s Office with annual valuations for the affordable units, based on an analysis of each deed restriction and its method of resale calculation. Conduct annual LIP/LAU rental monitoring and certify the following to EOHLC: o Review rents and tenant certification; o Check that units are maintained; and o Ensure tenant selection process complies with Fair Housing laws. Develop a list of compliance violations with a proposed course of action, as well as certifications of compliance. o Ensure annual rent increases are allowed under State/National requirements and limits Track foreclosures Lead local LIP/LAU Lottery processes and Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans, for new and existing developments 2. Subsidized Housing Inventory administration Reconcile municipal inventory records with the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) maintained by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) Support in Request for New Units to the inventory as required 3. Local Support Project Consultation: o Meet on-site with staff and housing entities o Assist town boards and developers with evaluating parcels or town-owned property and soliciting developer interest; o Facilitate site and conceptual plan review, project concepts and designs; o Prepare or review project proforma budgets; o Prepare Local Preference justification; o Analyze projects using locally adopted rules, State guidelines and regulations, best practices; 26 o Review finalized plans with regard to the affordable component, including unit mix, disbursement, cost, governance, schedule, marketing; o Interact with EOHLC and Subsidizing Agencies; o Provide comments on the Regulatory Agreement, and other local agreements as appropriate. Support municipalities on questions regarding Affordable Housing Trust Funds. Help in the development of Resident Assistance Programs such as down-payment assistance, rental assistance, small grants or capital improvement programs, buy-down programs, or any other locally defined initiatives to assist new or existing residents. Activities include: o Developing the program including eligibility requirements; o Funding and revenue determination; o Development of application materials; o Implementation assistance (municipality responsible for administration) On-site Meetings for staff, Boards and Committees – attending and/or presenting materials related to the above services on an as-needed basis Resident Support: o Allow residents to contact the service provider directly with questions and concerns related to housing; can include office hours in each community, phone/email responsiveness, referrals, etc. depending on community desires. o Consultant should provide response to residents within 24-48 hours and support in emergency needs Consult on acquisition of units Aid in affordable housing grant applications, Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal’s Bring awareness to member municipalities of annual recertification of Housing Production Plans Providing up to date regional data, metrics, and resources Conduct outreach to owners (i.e., HOR program letters) Prepare proposals for supplemental services as needed Help towns achieve town-specific goals 4. Regional Activities Financial accounting Bi-Monthly Advisory Committee Meeting agenda and minutes development Educational training to municipalities on Regional/State/Federal housing grants, initiatives, resources Status reporting and Communication Strategy Assist communities with regional linkages Maintain and regularly update the organizations MNRHSO.org website Create and maintain Interested-buyer/renters list and provide awareness on upcoming housing opportunities Provide training, workshops and referrals of resources to existing owners and renters by connecting them to programs and services available regionally 27 Exhibit B Fee Structure The participating municipalities will proportionally share the total cost of operating the Regional Housing Services Office, each Municipality’s proportionate share being deemed its “Membership Fee”. Invoicing and documentation of total fees and hours worked by the Consultant shall be recorded and provided to each participating municipality for proof of services. Membership Fee Schedule: Each participating Municipality shall allocate up to $15,000 annually. 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Jayne Jayne Wellman, MPA, MCPPO Town Manager 16 Lowell St Reading, MA 01867 781.942.9043 (o) A Self-Care Note: Your workday or hours may differ from mine. So please don't feel obligated to respond outside your normal working hours. The Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that general email is a public record unless the content falls within one of the stated exemptions under the Massachusetts Public Records Laws. 55 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 FY27 Board & Committee Funding Requests Board/CommitteeAmount Voted by Select Board Climate Advisory Committee$500 Conservation Commission$6,950 Historical Commission$1,500 Town Forest Committee$10,000 Trails Committee$5,000 $23,950 56 57 . for his , 2025, th e l g a Christopher Haley, Member Gillis, Vice Chair - ______________________________ n awarded to o Karen Rose G _________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby c M une, 2026 Sal Bramante, Member J b e l day of rd a 23 achieving the Eagle Scout Award, July 14 Melissa Murphy, Chair Certificate of Recognition C This Certificate is h his installing a footbridge at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House Herrick, Secretary of Given this __________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately ecognition of In rservice project 58 for 2025, , th l l September 8 , e Christopher Haley, Member Gillis, Vice Chair r - ______________________________ k awarded to c o Karen Rose _________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby , C s a une 2026 Sal Bramante, Member J m o day of h rd 23 a restoration by tree planting event at the Reading Town T Melissa Murphy, Chair achieving the Eagle Scout Award of Certificate of Recognition This Certificate is h his Herrick, Secretary Given this __________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately . ecognition of In rhis service project Forest 59 for 2025, , th August 14 , w Christopher Haley, Member o Gillis, Vice Chair - ______________________________ l l awarded to e f d Karen Rose o _________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby , o G une 2026 Sal Bramante, Member J k c a day of rd . 23 constructing a Reading Food Pantry storage cart for the J achieving the Eagle Scout Award Melissa Murphy, Chair of Certificate of Recognition This Certificate is h his Herrick, Secretary Given this __________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately ecognition of In rhis service project Masonic Hall of Reading 60 for his 2025, , th October 6 , y Christopher Haley, Member Gillis, Vice Chair e - ______________________________ l awarded to d u Karen Rose _________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby , A n une 2026 Sal Bramante, Member J a v day of rd E 23 Melissa Murphy, Chair achieving the Eagle Scout Award Certificate of Recognition This Certificate is h removal and rebuilding of trail stairs inside the Reading Town his Herrick, Secretary of Given this __________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately . ecognition of In rservice project Forest 61 for his 2025, , th l e October 6 o , r Christopher Haley, Member Gillis, Vice Chair - ______________________________ r awarded to a l l i Karen Rose _________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby , V s u une 2026 Sal Bramante, Member J c r a day of rd 23 Melissa Murphy, Chair achieving the Eagle Scout Award M installing an informational sign inside the Middlesex Fells Certificate of Recognition This Certificate is h his Herrick, Secretary of Given this __________________________ . ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately ecognition of In rservice project Reservation 62 for 6, 202 , nd January 22 e , t t Christopher Haley, Member Gillis, Vice Chair - ______________________________ o z awarded to i Karen Rose L_________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby , y r a une 2026 Sal Bramante, Member J k c a day of rd 23 installing bat houses at the Reading Rifle and Revolver Z achieving the Eagle Scout Award Melissa Murphy, Chair of Certificate of Recognition This Certificate is h his Herrick, Secretary Given this __________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately . ecognition of In rhis service project Club 63 for 6, 202 , th February 26 , n Christopher Haley, Member o Gillis, Vice Chair - ______________________________ s l awarded to e Karen Rose _________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby N , l i a une 2026 Sal Bramante, Member g J i b day of rd installing a sunshade for the Christian Cooperative 23 A Melissa Murphy, Chair achieving the Eagle Scout Awardof . Certificate of Recognition er This Certificate is h h Herrick, Secretary Given this __________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately service project ecognition of er In rhPreschool play area 64 for his 6, 202 , th March 9 d , o Christopher Haley, Member Gillis, Vice Chair - ______________________________ o awarded to w k Karen Rose r i _________________________________ By the Reading Select Board ereby , K une 2026 Sal Bramante, Member J x e l ______________ day of rd 23 A Melissa Murphy, Chair achieving the Eagle Scout Award installing a new footbridge inside the Higgins Farm Certificate of Recognition ____________ . This Certificate is h his of en this Herrick, Secretary Giv ____________________________ ___________________________ Karen Gately cognition of e In rservice project Conservation Area 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, June 23, 2026 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 an amendment to Section 3.2.2.14 Hours of Operation of the Select Board Policies. 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 June 23, 2026 to townmanager@readingma.gov. By order of Jayne Wellman Town Manager 65 3.2.2.14 – Hours of Operation No licensee shall be permitted to sell alcohol outside the hours established herein: Category Hours of Permitted Sale Section 12, Restaurant License Monday through Saturday:11:00 a.m. –12:00 a.m. Section 12, CCRC License Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day or the last Monday in May prior to 10:00 a.m. Where Christmas day falls on a Sunday, sales may commence at 10:00 a.m on the day following. Section 12, ClubLicense Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Section 12, War Veterans’ Club License Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day or the last Monday in May prior to 10:00 a.m. Section 12, General-On Premises Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. License, including General On- Premises,Instructional Classes Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. License Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day or the last Monday in May prior to 10:00 a.m. Where Christmas day falls on a Sunday, sales may commence at 10:00 a.m on the day following. Section 19B, 19C and 19E Monday through Saturday:11:00 a.m. –12:00 a.m. Farmer Series Pouring Permits Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day or the last Monday in May prior to 10:00 a.m. Where Christmas day falls on a Sunday, sales may commence at 10:00 a.m on the day following. 66 Section 15 License Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., or 11:30 p.m. on days preceding legal holidays. Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:00 p.m., or 11:30 p.m. on days preceding legal holidays. Exceptions: No sales may be made: (1) On Christmas day, (2) On Thanksgiving Day, and (3) On the last Monday in May prior to 12:00 p.m. 67 3.2.2.14 – Hours of Operation Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Indent: First line: 0" No licensee shall be permitted to sell alcohol outside the hours established herein: Category Hours of Permitted Sale Section 12, Restaurant License Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 a.m. Section 12, CCRC License Commented \[IF1\]: Given the hours of permitted sale are the same under your policy, I combined Resturants and Sunday: 102:00 ap.m. – 12:00 a.m. CCRC, as well as Club and War Veteran's Club into one section to save space. Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day Formatted: Font: Not Bold or the last Monday in May prior to 102:00 ap.m. Where Christmas day falls on a Sunday, sales may commence at 10:00 a.m on the day following. Section 12, Club License Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Section 12, War Veterans’ Club License Sunday: 102:00 ap.m. – 1:00 a.m. Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day or the last Monday in May prior to 102:00 ap.m. Commented \[IF2\]: Reference to the day after Christmas is not needed because sales are already permitted during such time. Section 12, General-On Premises Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. License, including General On- Premises, Instructional Classes Sunday: 102:00 ap.m. – 11:00 p.m. License Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day or the last Monday in May prior to 102:00 ap.m. Where Christmas day falls on a Sunday, sales may commence at 10:00 a.m on the day following. Section 19B, 19C and 19E Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 a.m. Farmer Series Pouring Permits Sunday: 102:00 ap.m. – 12:00 a.m. Exceptions: No sale shall occur on Christmas day or the last Monday in May prior to 102:00 ap.m. Where Christmas day falls on a Sunday, sales may commence at 10:00 a.m on the day following. 68 Section 15 License Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., or 11:30 p.m. on days preceding legal holidays. Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:00 p.m., or 11:30 p.m. on days preceding legal holidays. Exceptions: No sales may be made: (1) On Christmas day, (2) On Thanksgiving Day, and (3) On the last Monday in May prior to 12:00 p.m. 69 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, June 23, 2026 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 an amendment to Section 4.6 Solid Waste Recycling, Collection and Disposal Rules of the Select Board Policies. 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 June 23, 2026 to townmanager@readingma.gov. By order of Jayne Wellman Town Manager 70 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: Michael Kessman, Assistant Director of Public Works Cc: Jayne Wellman, Town Manager Christopher Cole, Director of Public Works Date: June 23, 2026 Re: Proposed Select Board Policy Revisions Section 4.6 Solid Waste Recycling, Collection and Disposal Rules Section 4.6 - Solid Waste, Recycling, Collection and Disposal of the Select Board policies was last revised on July 13, 2020. Given the new rubbish and recycling contract which commences on July 6, 2026, the current policy must be amended to accommodate requirements of the new contract. The proposed policy revisions address items pertaining to automated collection, the mandatory nd use of Town issued carts, the protocol related to residents obtaining 2 carts, changes to bulk waste disposal costs and collection methods as well as the addition of new services to the program. To assist the Board with understanding these revisions, I have included documents for your reference containing further details on the proposed revisions: A brief presentation summarizing what changes residents can expect to see with the new contract. A table summarizing the changes made within each section. A red-lined version of the amended policy showing all proposed changes A clean final version of the proposed revised document 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 ARTICLE 4 - POLICIES Section 4.6 Solid Waste Recycling, Collection and Disposal Rules 4.6.1 Purpose 1. The Town of Reading (Town) manages administers a comprehensive municipal solid waste, recycling, and food composting, collection and disposal program (Program) for recycling, rubbish collection, and disposal of residential solid waste consistent with in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local federal laws and regulations. The Director of Public Works (DPW Director) is authorized to administer and enforce this rule and to establish administrative procedures, schedules, and operational requirements necessary to implement the Program. 2. This rule applies to the recycling, collection and disposal from governs participation in the Program by Eligible Properties, as defined below.single-family detached residences, two and three-family attached residences, and condominium complexes in the Town. This rule does not apply to stores, businesses, rooming or boarding houses, apartment houses of more than 3 residences, manufacturing facilities, professional buildings or other commercial enterprises. 3. The Town reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Program service, method, schedule, or fee as necessary for operational, financial, legal, public health, or safety reasons. 1. 2.4. The Program includes the recycling, collection, and disposal of:: recyclable materials household rubbish yard waste scrap metals paper shredding bulk waste appliances hazardous waste electronics food composting materials mattress and box springs textiles 4.6.2 Definitions 4-1 Select Board Policies 78 1. Appliances are defined as including but are not limited to shall mean refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, dish washers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, air conditioners, de-humidifiers, hot water heaters, over the stove microwaves, or other items as determined by the Director of Public Works.and similar household appliances. 2. Automotive parts shall mean generators, starters, air cleaners, automotive seats, wheel rims, small pieces of automotive body metal, wheels, and other automotive-derived items that are not otherwise deemed hazardous waste. 2. Bulk waste items are definedshall mean as any item that is not considered as household rubbish; is not hazardous waste; is not recyclable; is an item of such size or weight that the item cannot be readily handled by one person or exceeding (60) pounds; or any item that includes the following: recyclable materials (including clothing and textiles), hazardous waste or material, yard waste, electronics (including TVs and CRTs), construction or demolition material, mattresses or box springs, billiards tables (including slate pool tables), fire extinguishers, pressure treated wood, cardboard, automotive parts, oil-based paints or items coated with oil-based paint, items containing or coated with lead paint, or creosote treated items, and that is designated for acceptable bulk collection under this rule. a. Auto parts such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims, small pieces of body metal, etc. a. Acceptable burnable bulk waste items shall include: sectional couches (one (1) section is considered one (1) bulk item); upholstered couches, loveseats, and chairs; (four (4) wooden chairs are considered one (1) bulk item); wooden tables, desks, bureaus, dressers, sideboards, entertainment centers, file cabinets, coffee tables, head boards, vanity/cabinets, and doors. Acceptable burnable bulk items also include artificial Christmas trees, windows, carpets/rugs, and wood/branches (limit of four (4) bundles per pick up). Acceptable bulk waste items must meet the conditions in Section 4.6.6. b. Items such as sofas, chairs, recliners, arm chairs, mattresses, box springs, tables, desks, bookcases, lawn mowers (fluids drained), gas grill (tank removed), carpeting (maximum of 5 rolled sections cut into 3-foot lengths), swing sets (dismantled with concrete footings removed), bicycles, or other items as determined by the Director of Public Works. b. Acceptable bulk waste appliances shall include items that meet the definition of appliance and that meet the conditions in Section 4.6.6. c. Acceptable bulk waste small metal items shall include: bicycles, grills, radiators, and push lawn mowers so long as all propane tanks are removed and all fluids drained. d. Acceptable bulk waste large metal items shall include: sheds; furnaces; boilers; snow blowers (if all fluids are drained) treadmills; wood stoves; 4-2 Select Board Policies 79 basketball hoop (if cut in half prior to collection and separated from plastic base); swing sets (if broken down and bundled with concrete footings removed); bed frame metal;, and metal furniture including tables, desks, chairs, and bookshelves. 3. Construction and demolition debris material is defined shall mean as asphalt, brick, concrete, plate glass, tiles, roofing materials, sheet rock, insulation, and other construction related metals, earth, granite, stones, tree trunks, wood (not meeting the bulk item criterial as defined above) over 3 feet in length and greater that 60 lb in weight, and like materials as defined by the Director of Public Works. ceramic and like materials as defined by the DPW Director. Such construction and demolition debris 4. s are defined as televisions which include LCD/LED/plasma televisions/flat screen computer monitors, and shall mean all TVs except as defined below.are defined as all other televisions and computer monitors. 5. Electronics are defined shall mean any item containing an electrical power cord, except TVs, CRTs, appliances, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, or items otherwise defined as bulk waste as anything containing an electrical power cord, but not otherwise defined as a TV, CRT, or Bulk Waste item. Examples of electronics include computer hardwares, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, coffee makers, and other like items as determined by the Director of Public Works. 5.6.Eligible property shall mean a residential property located within the Town that is designated by the Town to receive municipal solid waste and recycling collection services. Eligible properties shall include a) single-family detached dwellings; b) two-family dwellings; c) three-family dwellings; and d) condominium units or condominium complexes specifically approved by the Town for participation in the municipal collection program. The following properties are not considered eligible property: a) commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use properties; b) stores, retail establishments, restaurants, and other businesses; c) manufacturing or warehouse facilities; d) office or professional buildings; e) rooming houses or boarding houses; and f) apartment buildings containing four or more dwelling units. The DPW Director shall have the authority to determine eligibility for municipal 6.7.Hazardous waste is defined as shall mean gasoline, motor oil, explosives, compressed gases, explosive chemicals, corrosive chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights , tires, automotive and household batteries, and other hazardous materials as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the federal United States Environmental Protection Agency and other materials prohibited from disposal through municipal collection programs under applicable federal, state, or local 4-3 Select Board Policies 80 laws, regulations, permits, or policies, as determined by the DPW Director. that the Director of Public Works may from time to time deem hazardous. Please see the rdous waste items. 7.8.Household rubbish or Trash is defined as shall mean household refusewhich is non- recyclable, non-hazardous, and not otherwise considered a bulk item or electronic item as defined within this rule, or as determined by the DPW Director; cold ashes; ceramics; light bulbs; plate glass; non-pressure treated wood tied in bundles less than 3 feet in length (limit of 2); and shall not weigh more than a combined 60 lb.; and garbage, except as defined within or prohibited elsewhere in these rules, or as determined by the Director of Public Works. 8.9.Recyclable materials shall be defined mean materials designated by the DPW Director for recycling collection, consistent with applicable state requirements and guidance issued through as any item deemed acceptable for curbside recycling pickup as determined by the website RecycleSmartMa.org 9. Yard Waste is defined as shall mean leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, natural Christmas trees, wreaths and similar holiday greenery, and other yard waste as defined by the decorations, and other yard waste as defined by the DPW Director and that meets the conditions in Section 4.6.6.Director of Public Works. 10. 4.6.3 Collection Schedule 1. Recyclable materials, household rubbish, and bulk waste items that are eligible for curbside collection will be collected in accordance with a schedule to be published and posted electronically and available at the Public WorksTown Hall DPW Office at 16 Lowell St. (Town Hall DPW Office). office. 1. Collection schedules may be modified, delayed, or cancelled due to weather conditions, public emergencies, equipment failures, labor disruptions, contractor operational needs, contract disputes, or other circumstances as determined by the DPW Director. 1. Acceptable Iitems will be collected when set curbside in approved Town issued carts or overflow bags containers by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days. Materials placed after the collection vehicle has serviced the location shall not be collected until the next from the curbside no later than the end of the collection day. Collection personnel are prohibited from entering onto or trespassing on any private property during collection. If recyclable items, household rubbish, leaf bags, and bulk waste items are not placed curbside by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days, and the collector has already driven by the residence, the recyclable items, household rubbish, leaf bags, and bulk waste items will not be picked up that week and the resident will be responsible for removing the recyclable items, household rubbish, leaf bags, and bulk waste items from the curbside no later than the end of that day. 4-4 Select Board Policies 81 2. If there is no recycling at the curbside weekly, then rubbish will not be collected that week from the property. 3.2.No collection will be made on days that There will be no collections on the following legal holidays are celebrated: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Collections shall be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week will be one day late during the balance of the week in which the such holiday falls based upon the annual holiday schedule posted on . If a holiday falls on a weekday, the fifth day of collection will be Saturday. ( made on Tuesday, etc.) 4.6.4 Approved Household Rubbish and Recycling Containers 1. Household rubbish and recyclable materials must be placed in an approved container. Town issued carts or overflow bags, with the lid or bag fully closed. Trash and recyclable materials not placed within Town-issued carts or overflow bags will not be collected. Ћ͵ Every eligible property participating in collection will receive (1) trash and (1) recycling cart in the size options specified below: Blue recycling carts of either 48 gallon, 64 gallon or 96 gallon volume Green trash carts of either 48 gallon or 64 gallon volume Trash and recycling carts must weigh less than 50 pounds. They are to be placed curbside facing the correct direction (wheels facing the property), with at least three (3) feet of clearance on both sides. Additionally, one (1) Town approved overflow trash bag will be allowed per week. Such bag must be placed on top of the trash cart with the cart lid closed. Overflow bags must weigh 30 pounds or less. Overflow bags will be available for purchase by residents at local retail establishments, the Town Hall DPW Office If a second trash cart is being used on a specific week an overflow bag will not be permitted as well. 1. Approved containers are: 1.5-mil thickness plastic bags of 30-gallon capacity; or 30 gallon or 45-gallon capacity non-metal barrels with handles. Residents using barrels are cautioned that subzero temperatures and icing may result in the steel hopper of the truck damaging the barrels. 4-5 Select Board Policies 82 2. Other types of barrels or other unapproved containers will be treated as a bulk item and disposed of as such. 3. If any rubbish or recycling container deteriorates during collection, any rubbish left will not be picked up by the contractor, and the resident will be responsible for cleaning up all the remaining rubbish. repair or replacement of trash and recycling carts. 3.4. The DPW Director may establish additional specifications governing cart placement, maintenance, container condition, and collection procedures. 4. Not more than (4) bags/small barrels, or (3) large barrels (a maximum total of 120 gallons) of rubbish per household will be picked up each week. Any container that because of size, shape, weight (over 60 pounds), or condition of the container, cannot be handled by one person, the container will not be collected and will be left curbside. It no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup when containers are left curbside for the above reasons. 4.6.5 Additional Carts Approved Recycling Containers 1. At no cost to the household, the Town will supply each household subject to these rules with (1) plastic bin for recyclable materials. 2. Additionally, the Town will supply upon request a Recycling sticker or stickers to be placed on 45 gallon or smaller capacity non-metal barrels with handles. An additional trash cart is available for residents to lease for an annual fee as determined by the Town. Applications application system. The additional trash cart is only available to those residents who currently have a (64) gallon trash cart. An additional recycling cart is available for residents at no cost. Applications for second recycling carts can be recycling cart is only available to those residents who currently have a (96) gallon recycling cart. 4.6.6 - Appliances 1. Households shall arrange payment and pickup rubbish contractor for curbside collection of used appliances. Contact information for the contractor will be supplied to residents on the Town Works office. Collection will be on a weekly schedule, with deadlines for notice of collection determined by the contractor and approved by the Director of Public Works. The cost will be $35 per appliance. 4.6.67 - Bulk Waste Collection 4-6 Select Board Policies 83 At no cost to the household, one item of bulk waste may be placed for collection weekly at curbside on the same day and in the same location as scheduled recycling and rubbish collection, in accordance with the following rules: 1. Eligible properties shall arrange payment and pickup of bulk waste items directly with waste collection contractor. Contact information for this contractor will be supplied to residents on the TownTown Hall DPW Office, and via mailers. Collection will be on a weekly schedule, with deadlines for notice of collection as determined by the contractor and approved by the DPW Director. 2. The DPW Director or the bulk waste collection contractor may refuse collection of any item that poses a safety risk, exceeds equipment limitations, is improperly prepared, contains prohibited materials, or otherwise fails to comply with this rule. 3. 1.4.Automotive parts will not be collected as bulk waste items. such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims, and small pieces of body metal, etc. will be picked up as bulk items except that if in the opinion of the Department of Public Works the quantity of these parts at any one household is unusually great, they will not be collected. 2. Auto parts such as engine blocks or large pieces of body metal, will not be collected. 3.5.Construction and Ddemolition material such as asphalt, brick, concrete, metal, earth, stones, and tree trunks, will not be collected. Wood longer than three (3) feet in length and heavier than 60 pounds will not be collected. Non-pressure treated wood under (3) feet in length must be tied in bundles (limit of 2), and weigh less than a combined 60lb in order to be collected as part of regular weekly household rubbish collection. 6. Hazardous waste Tires and batteries will not be collected curbside, and but residents may take hazardous waste be taken to the twice- yearly household hazardous waste collection events. 7. Acceptable bulk waste items must have all doors removed, drawers duct-taped closed or removed, and shelves removed. Wooden windows must be taped on both sides. Carpets must be rolled up or bundled and cut into 34-foot lengths, taped or roped together. Wood must be bundled and cut into 34-foot lengths, taped or roped together and weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds. Artificial Christmas trees must be free from decorations, bundled together with no foliage and not placed in bags of any kind. 8. Bulk waste item disposal shall be subject to a fee paid directly to the collection contractor. The fee structure is available on the . 9. Appliances shall be prepared in a manner where doors are removed with all component parts (drawers and shelves) separately discarded. 4-7 Select Board Policies 84 10. Metal items shall be free of fluids, fuels, propane tanks, and other hazardous materials prior to collection. 4. 5. Scrap metals will be separately collected curbside once per year on a schedule determined by the Town. 4.6.78 1. Households Eligible properties may arrange payment/pickup collection contractor recycling and rubbish contractor for curbside collection of TVs and CRTs. Contact information for the contractor will be supplied to residents by the Town. Collection will be on a weekly schedule, with deadlines for notice of collection determined by the contractor and approved by the DPW Director. Flatscreen TVs may also be brought to the DPW Facility at 75 Newcrossing Road, during staffed hours. The cost will be $35 per TV or CRT. 4.6.89 Electronics 1. Electronics are not accepted curbside by collection contractor. rubbish collection. Any electronics may be brought to the DPW Facility DPW Facility, 75 Newcrossing Road, during staffed hours as found Any electronics, as that term is defined in this rule, with a plug, except or Bulk Waste items, will be accepted. 4.6.910 Hazardous Materials 1. All hHazardous materials as herein defined rubbish household rubbish and recycling collection. The Department of Public Works DPW operates a free drop-off recycling program at its facility on Newcrossing Road, the DPW Facility, during hours to be published and posted electronically forincluding but not limited to: used motor oil fluorescent tubes energy efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors Empty propane tanks Car batteries 2. In cooperation with the Town of Wakefield, the Town also periodically sponsors or participates in household hazardous waste collection events. provides two days per year for household hazardous waste drop-off, at which all other household hazardous waste items as defined will be collected. The schedule of these Household Hazardous Waste Collection days will be published and posted website. electronically. 4.6.101 Recycling 4-8 Select Board Policies 85 1. Every household eligible property for which trash rubbish collection is provided is required to place all recyclable materials in separate designated Town issued carts for recycling bin(s) or containers all recyclable materials. Recycling is collected weekly, on the same day of the week as the household rubbish collection. 2. The recycling cart(s) bin(s) must be placed at curbside along with rubbish on the designated collection day and will be collected by the collection contractor. If there is no recycling at curbside weekly, then rubbish will not be collected that week. If any material placed in the bin is not recyclable, the recycling will not be collected for the property that week and the contractor may reject collection and provide notice through a rejection sticker, tag or written notice on the cart stating the reason for rejection. If recycling is rejected left behind, it will be picked up on the following , provided the unacceptable items have been removed. 3. All recycling can be placed in the same recycling cart bin or container and does not have to be sorted. 4. Due to the volatility of the recycling market, households should refer to the website website RecycleSmartMa.org for the most up to date information on what items can be recycled, or visit the Department of Public Works webpage at www.readingma.gov for additional updates. 5. If recycling corrugated cardboard, it should be flattened or tied into bundles no larger 5. A cardboard only dumpster, for use by Town residents only will be located at the DPW Facility, during hours to be published and p Cardboard placed in this dumpster shall be flattened prior to placement. 4.6.112 - Yard Waste 1. Leaves and other yard waste (i.e. grass clippings, branches, brush) will only be picked up curbside during the seasonal curbside pick-up of leaves yard waste collections 5 times per year on a schedule to be determined by the Director of Public Works. DPW Director. 2. The Town will operate a compost center available to Town residents only, from April 1 through December 1, or as determined by the Director of Public Works, at times and on a schedule to be published and posted electronically on a schedule to be posted on the DPW website or as determined by the DPW Director. Leaves and other yard waste may be taken to the compost center but must be removed from any container other than in any container; the container must be removed unless it is a biodegradable Kraft paper bag. 2.3. Tree trimmings may be a maximum of eight (8) feet in length and eight (8) inches in diameter. 4-9 Select Board Policies 86 3.4. The Town reserves the right to charge fees may establish a system of charging for the use of the Ccompost Ccenter. The Ccompost Ccenter is available only for use by Town residents, Town Contractors, and Town Employees those under contract with the Town, or Town owned vehicles. Commercial landscapers are not eligible to utilize the Compost Center. 5. A Ccompost sticker or a community access sticker is required for use of the Ccompost Ccenter, and is available 24/7 at the Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street. Compost only stickers are available through the DPW. Community access stickers are available through the Police Department. 6. Additional information on obtaining stickers is available on the 1.7. The DPW Director may establish operational rules, acceptable material lists, quantity limits, seasonal restrictions, and other requirements governing the use of the compost center. 4.6.13 4.6.123 Mattresses and Box Springs Enforcement 1. Mattresses and box springs may be disposed of by - party mattress and box spring collection contractor website. 3. This contractor offers curb-side collection, or residents can drop off the items at a container located at the DPW Facility. The contractor shall charge residents applicable fees, as determined by the contractor, for either method of collection. 4. Disposal of mattresses and box springs shall comply with applicable Massachusetts waste disposal regulations and waste bans. 4.6.14 Textiles 1. Textile recycling textile contractor at no fee. This service is subject to modification, suspension, or discontinuation at any time. more information on the program. i. 4.6.15 Food Composting 2. Food composting food composting contractor. This service is subject to modification, suspension, or discontinuation at any time. more information on the program. 4-10 Select Board Policies 87 4.6.15 Enforcement and Severability 1. These rules This rule shall be enforced by the DPW Director or their designee are enforceable by the Director of Public Works. Enforcement may include without limitation consist of a) refusal of collection; b) rejection notices or contamination notices; c) suspension of collection privileges; d) assessment of fines pursuant to Article 1.8 of the General Bylaws; e) recovery of costs incurred by the Town resulting from improper disposal; and f) any other remedy available under applicable law. 1. to collect rubbish, bulk waste, or other materials that are not disposed of in accordance with these rules. These rules are also enforceable in accordance with Article 1.8 of the General Bylaws providing for a fine of up to $300 for each offense. 2. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 3. available under law. 4. If any provision of this rule is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Adopted: 6/5/90, Revised 12-13-94, Revised 5/ /99, Revised 1-4-05, revised 1-22-08; Revised 03-25-08, Revised 10/5/10, Revised 7-13-2020 4-11 Select Board Policies 88 Section 4.6 Solid Waste Recycling, Collection and Disposal Rule 4.6.1 Purpose 1. The Town of Reading (Town) administers a comprehensive municipal solid waste, recycling, and food composting, collection and disposal program (Program) in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Director of Public Works (DPW Director) is authorized to administer and enforce this rule and to establish administrative procedures, schedules, and operational requirements necessary to implement the Program. 2. This rule governs participation in the Program by Eligible Properties, as defined below. 3. The Town reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Program service, method, schedule, or fee as necessary for operational, financial, legal, public health, or safety reasons. 4. The Program includes the recycling, collection, and disposal of: recyclable materials household rubbish yard waste scrap metals paper shredding bulk waste appliances hazardous waste electronics food composting materials mattress and box springs textiles 4.6.2 Definitions 1. Appliance shall mean refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, over-the-stove microwaves, and similar household appliances. 2. Automotive parts shall mean generators, starters, air cleaners, automotive seats, wheel rims, small pieces of automotive body metal, wheels, and other automotive-derived items that are not otherwise deemed hazardous waste. 3. Bulk waste shall mean any item that is not household rubbish, recyclable materials (including clothing and textiles), hazardous waste or material, yard waste, electronics (including TVs and CRTs), construction or demolition material, mattresses or box springs, billiards tables (including slate pool tables), fire extinguishers, pressure treated wood, cardboard, automotive parts, oil-based paints or items coated with oil-based paint, items 4-1 Select Board Policies 89 containing or coated with lead paint, or creosote treated items, and that is designated for acceptable bulk collection under this rule. a. Acceptable burnable bulk waste items shall include: sectional couches (one (1) section is considered one (1) bulk item); upholstered couches, loveseats, and chairs; wooden chairs (four (4) wooden chairs are considered one (1) bulk item); wooden tables, desks, bureaus, dressers, sideboards, entertainment centers, file cabinets, coffee tables, head boards, vanity/cabinets, and doors. Acceptable burnable bulk items also include artificial Christmas trees, windows, carpets/rugs, and wood/branches (limit of four (4) bundles per pick up). Acceptable bulk waste items must meet the conditions in Section 4.6.6. b. Acceptable bulk waste appliances shall include items that meet the definition of appliance and that meet the conditions in Section 4.6.6. c. Acceptable bulk waste small metal items shall include bicycles, grills, radiators, and push lawn mowers, so long as all propane tanks are removed and all fluids drained. d. Acceptable bulk waste large metal items shall include: sheds; furnaces; boilers; snow blowers (if all fluids are drained); treadmills; wood stoves; basketball hoop (if cut in half prior to collection and separated from plastic base); swing sets (if broken down and bundled with concrete footings removed); bed frame metal; and metal furniture including tables, desks, chairs, and bookshelves. 4. Construction and demolition material shall mean asphalt, brick, concrete, plate glass, tiles, roofing materials, sheet rock, insulation, and other construction-related metals, earth, granite, stones, tree trunks, wood (not meeting the bulk item criteria as defined above), ceramic and like materials as defined by the DPW Director. Such construction and demolition debris shall not be collected under the Towns solid waste collection and disposal programs. 5. CRT shall mean all TVs except as defined below and computer monitors. 6. Electronics shall mean any item containing an electrical power cord, except TVs, CRTs, appliances, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, or items otherwise defined as bulk waste. 7. Eligible property shall mean a residential property located within the Town that is designated by the Town to receive municipal solid waste and recycling collection services. Eligible properties shall include a) single-family detached dwellings; b) two-family dwellings; c) three-family dwellings; and d) condominium units or condominium complexes specifically approved by the Town for participation in the municipal collection program. The following properties are not considered eligible property: a) commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use properties; b) stores, retail establishments, restaurants, and other businesses; c) manufacturing or warehouse facilities; d) office or professional buildings; e) rooming houses or boarding houses; and f) apartment buildings containing four or more dwelling units. The 4-2 Select Board Policies 90 DPW Director shall have the authority to determine eligibility for municipal collection 8. Hazardous waste shall mean gasoline, motor oil, explosives, compressed gases, explosive chemicals, corrosive chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights, tires, automotive and household batteries, and other hazardous materials as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other materials prohibited from disposal through municipal collection programs under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, permits, or policies, as determined by the DPW Director. Please see the for a complete list of hazardous waste items. 9. Household rubbish or Trash shall mean household refuse which is non-recyclable, non- hazardous, and not otherwise considered a bulk item or electronic item as defined within this rule, or as determined by the DPW Director. 10. Recyclable materials shall mean materials designated by the DPW Director for recycling collection, consistent with applicable state requirements and guidance issued through the 11. TVs shall mean electronics which include all flat screen LCD, LED, plasma televisions, and flat screen computer monitors. 12. Yard waste shall mean leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, natural Christmas trees, wreaths and similar holiday greenery, and other yard waste as defined by the DPW Director and that meets the conditions in Section 4.6.6. 4.6.3 Collection Schedule 1. Recyclable materials, household rubbish, and bulk waste items that are eligible for curbside collection will be collected in accordance with a schedule to be published and posted on the website and available at the Town Hall DPW office at 16 Lowell St. (Town Hall DPW Office). 2. Collection schedules may be modified, delayed, or cancelled due to weather conditions, public emergencies, equipment failures, labor disruptions, contractor operational needs, contract disputes, or other circumstances as determined by the DPW Director. 3. Acceptable i tems will be collected when set curbside in Town issued carts or overflow bags by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days. Materials placed after the collection vehicle has serviced , and the resident shall remove any uncollected materials from the curbside no later than the end of the collection day. Collection personnel are prohibited from entering onto or trespassing on any private property during collection. 4-3 Select Board Policies 91 4. There will be no collections on the following legal holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Collection shall be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week in which such holiday falls website. If a holiday falls on a weekday, the fifth day of collection will be Saturday. (As etc.) 4.6.4 Approved Household Rubbish and Recycling Containers 1. Household rubbish and recyclable materials must be placed in Town-issued carts or overflow bags, with the lid or bag fully closed. Trash and recyclable materials not placed within Town-issued carts or overflow bags will not be collected. 2. Every eligible property participating in collection will receive (1) trash and (1) recycling cart in the size options specified below: Blue recycling carts of either 48-gallon, 64-gallon or 96-gallon volume Green trash carts of either 48-gallon or 64-gallon volume Trash and recycling carts must weigh less than 50 pounds. They are to be placed curbside facing the correct direction (wheels facing the property), with at least three (3) feet of clearance on both sides. 3. Additionally, one (1) Town-approved overflow trash bag will be allowed per week. Such bag must be placed on top of the trash cart with the cart lid closed. Overflow bags must weigh 30 pounds or less. Overflow bags will be available for purchase by residents at local retail establishments, the Town Hall DPW Office, and other locations noted on the . If a second trash cart is being used on a specific week an overflow bag will not be permitted as well. 4. The collection contractor shall be responsible for any repair or replacement of trash and recycling carts. 5. The DPW Director may establish additional specifications governing cart placement, maintenance, container condition, and collection procedures. 4.6.5 - Additional Carts 1. An additional trash cart is available for residents to lease for an annual fee as determined by the Town. Applications for a second trash cart can be designated online application system. The additional trash cart is only available to those residents who currently have a 64-gallon trash cart. 4-4 Select Board Policies 92 2. An additional recycling cart is available for residents at no cost. Applications for second recycling cart can be system. The additional recycling cart is only available to those residents who currently have a 96-gallon recycling cart. 4.6.6 - Bulk Waste Collection 1. Eligible properties shall arrange payment and pickup of bulk waste items directly with the bulk waste collection contractor. Contact information for this contractor will be supplied to residents on the Town, at the Town Hall DPW Office, and via mailers. Collection will be on a weekly schedule, with deadlines for notice of collection as determined by the contractor and approved by the DPW Director. 2. The DPW Director or the bulk waste collection contractor may refuse collection of any item that poses a safety risk, exceeds equipment limitations, is improperly prepared, contains prohibited materials, or otherwise fails to comply with this rule. 3. Automotive parts will not be collected as bulk waste items. 4. Construction and demolition material will not be collected. 5. Hazardous waste will not be collected curbside, but residents may take hazardous waste to the twice-yearly household hazardous waste collection events. 6. Acceptable bulk waste items must have all doors removed, drawers duct-taped closed or removed, and shelves removed. Wooden windows must be taped on both sides. Carpets must be rolled up or bundled and cut into 34-foot lengths, taped or roped together. Wood must be bundled and cut into 34-foot lengths, taped or roped together and weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds. Artificial Christmas trees must be free from decorations, bundled together with no foliage and not placed in bags of any kind. 7. Bulk waste item disposal shall be subject to a fee paid directly to the collection contractor. The fee structure is available on the . 8. Appliances shall be prepared in a manner where doors are removed with all component parts (drawers and shelves) separately discarded. 9. Metal items shall be free of fluids, fuels, propane tanks, and other hazardous materials prior to collection. 4.6.7 1. Eligible properties may arrange pickup collection contractor for curbside collection of TVs and CRTs. Contact information for the ite. Collection will be on a weekly 4-5 Select Board Policies 93 schedule, with deadlines for notice of collection determined by the contractor and approved by the DPW Director. Flatscreen TVs may also be brought to the DPW Facility at 75 New Crossing Road, during staffed hours. 4.6.8 Electronics 1. Electronics are not accepted curbside by collection contractor. Any electronics may be brought to the DPW Facility during staffed hours. Any electronics, as that term is defined in this rule, will be accepted. 2. The DPW Director may establish quantity limits and operational requirements on 4.6.9 Hazardous Materials 1. Hazardous materials household rubbish and recycling collection. 2. The DPW operates a free drop-off recycling program at the DPW Facility during hours to be published and posted including but not limited to: used motor oil fluorescent tubes energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs carbon monoxide and smoke detectors empty propane tanks car batteries In cooperation with the Town of Wakefield, the Town also periodically sponsors or participates in household hazardous waste collection events. The schedule of these Household Hazardous Waste Collection days will be published and posted . 4.6.10 Recycling 1. Every eligible property for which trash collection is provided is required to place all recyclable materials in separate designated Town issued carts for recycling. Recycling is collected weekly, on the same day of the week as the household rubbish collection. 2. The recycling cart(s) must be placed curbside along with rubbish on the designated collection day and will be collected by the collection contractor. If any material placed in the bin is not recyclable, the recycling will not be collected for the property that week and the contractor may reject collection and provide notice through a rejection sticker, tag, or written notice on the cart stating the reason for rejection. If recycling is rejected, it will be picked up on , provided the unacceptable items have been removed. 4-6 Select Board Policies 94 3. All recycling can be placed in the same recycling cart and does not have to be sorted. 4. Due to the volatility of the recycling market, households should refer to the website for the most up to date information on what items can be recycled or visit the for additional updates. 5. A cardboard-only dumpster, for use by Town residents only, will be located at the DPW Facility, during hours to be published and posted . Cardboard placed in this dumpster shall be flattened prior to placement. 4.6.11 - Yard Waste 1. Leaves will be picked up curbside during the seasonal curbside yard waste collections on a schedule to be determined by the DPW Director. 2. The Town will operate a compost center available to Town residents only, on a schedule to be posted on the DPW website or as determined by the DPW Director. Leaves and other yard waste may be taken to the compost center but must be removed from any container other than biodegradable paper bag. 3. Tree trimmings may be a maximum of eight (8) feet in length and eight (8) inches in diameter. 4. The Town reserves the right to charge fees for the use of the compost center. The compost center is available only for use by Town residents, Town contractors, and Town employees. 5. A ompost only sticker or a community access sticker is required for use of the compost center. Compost only stickers are available through the DPW. Community access stickers are available through the Police Department. 6. Additional information on obtaining stickers is available on the 7. The DPW Director may establish operational rules, acceptable material lists, quantity limits, seasonal restrictions, and other requirements governing the use of the compost center. 4.6.12 Mattresses and Box Springs 1. Mattresses and box springs may be disposed of by contacting third-party mattress and box spring collection contractor 2. This contractor offers curbside collection, or residents can drop off the items at a container located at the DPW Facility. The contractor shall charge residents applicable fees, as determined by the contractor, for either method of collection. 4-7 Select Board Policies 95 3. Disposal of mattresses and box springs shall comply with applicable Massachusetts waste disposal regulations and waste bans. 4.6.13 Textiles 1. Textile recycling designated textile contractor at no fee. This service is subject to modification, suspension, or discontinuation at any time. Visit for more information on the program. 4.6.14 Food Composting 1. Food composting designated food composting contractor. This service is subject to modification, suspension, or discontinuation at any time. Visit for more information on the program. 4.6.15 Enforcement and Severability 1. This rule shall be enforced by the DPW Director or their designee. Enforcement may include without limitation: a) refusal of collection; b) rejection notices or contamination notices; c) suspension of collection privileges; d) assessment of fines pursuant to Article 1.8 of the General Bylaws; e) recovery of costs incurred by the Town resulting from improper disposal; and f) any other remedy available under applicable law. 2. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 3. under law. 4. If any provision of this rule is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Adopted: 6/5/90, Revised 12-13-94, Revised 5/ /99, Revised 1-4-05, revised 1-22-08; Revised 03- 25-08, Revised 10/5/10, Revised 7-13-2020 4-8 Select Board Policies 96 97 98 From:Sullivan, Jim To:Baptiste, Madeleine Cc:Percival, Ryan Subject:FW: Pickleball Updates Date:Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:10:52 PM Attachments:image001.png Hi Maddie, See below, I touched base with Ryan on this and he asked me to forward this over, not sure what type of format you wanted it in. Reading Pickleball Project Update The Reading Pickleball Project continues to progress on schedule, with the construction team reporting no significant issues at this time. The project remains on track for completion in Fall 2026. Completed Work Site clearing and preparation completed in March and April. Musco lighting infrastructure and electrical systems installed. Fence posts and pickleball net posts installed. Cultec stormwater drainage storage system completed. Post-tension concrete courts poured and currently undergoing the required curing process. Court perimeter fencing posts completed. Concrete curbing around the courts completed this week. Upcoming Work Over the next several weeks, the contractor will focus on: Completing the remaining concrete work, including the shade pavilion area and shade shelter footings. Rough grading of the front walkway area. Preparing adjacent areas for paving operations. Landscape and Planting Essex Horticulture is expected to begin tagging plant material for the project within the coming weeks. Court Surfacing Court surfacing is currently scheduled for late July. Depending on the status of adjacent construction activities and any approved change order work, the surfacing schedule may be adjusted to mid-August to ensure optimal installation conditions and protect the finished court surfaces. Overall, the project remains on budget, on schedule, and continues to make significant progress toward completion. Jim Sullivan, Recreation Administrator Recreation Division | Town of Reading p: 781.942.9075 | e: jsullivan@readingma.gov RECREATION OFFICE HOURS: 99 Town of Reading Public Works Department 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 ENGINEERING DIVISION Call: (781)-942-9082 Website: www.readingma.gov To: Town of Reading Select Board From: Meg Anderson, Civil Engineer II Cc: Jayne Wellman, Town Manager Ryan Percival, Town Engineer Date: June 23, 2026 Re: Downtown Improvements Phase II Project Update Construction on the Downtown Improvements Phase II Project began in April 2026. The project aims to boost walkability, accessibility, safety, and connectivity throughout the downtown area through roadway and streetscape improvements. Phase 1 of the project (utility installation) is well underway, with drainage work expected to be completed this week and electrical conduit installation to follow. To date, new drainage infrastructure has been installed at the intersections of High Street with Haven Street, Woburn Street, Chute Street, and Washington Street. The Engineering Division has collaborated closely with the Contractor (J. Marchese & Sons, Inc.) to resolve unforeseen utility conflicts in the field, and project progress has been consistent. In addition, the current utility excavation on Chute Street revealed a section of water main in poor condition within the footprint of the proposed raised intersection. If the damaged water main is left in place, there is a significant risk of an emergency water main break during later construction phases. Replacing the water main during a controlled shutdown will greatly reduce the risk of future unplanned disruptions to local businesses. The Public Works Department is therefore planning to conduct pipe replacement on Sunday, June 28 to minimize impact to local businesses. Any disruption to water service to the adjacent buildings due to the replacement will occur during non- The remaining project phases consist of: Phase 2: Traffic signal installation at the intersection of Woburn Street and High Street Phase 3: Paving (anticipated July 15-17) Phase 4: Curbing and sidewalks Phase 5: Raised intersection The Engineering Division is coordinating with the Contractor to share project updates with residents and High Street page (readingma.gov/923/High-Street-Downtown-Streetscape-Project), Code Red, Town social media accounts, and direct conversations with local business owners. 100 111 112 113 Facility Reservations & Permits for 01/01/2022-12/31/25 YearFirst NameLast NameOrganizationEvent DateFee 2022ChristieProctor4/3/2022$80.00 2022CathyZeek4/30/2022$0.00 2022CathyZeek5/6/2022$0.00 2022CathyZeek5/7/2022$0.00 2022CathyZeek5/13/2022$0.00 2022CathyZeek5/14/2022$0.00 2022CathyZeek5/15/2022$0.00 2022CathyZeek5/25/2022$0.00 2022CathyZeek5/26/2022$0.00 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