Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-28 Board of Selectmen HandoutTOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Tuesday, April 28, 2009 • Downtown Project update • Tennis Courts • Swine Flu • Spring Spruce-up • Line Striping • Street sweeping • Potholes and road conditions • Grant round for land acquisition • Application for MSBA partial funding for RMHS • Customer Survey results • Municipal Cabinet Meeting • Letter from Representative Jones re Transportation Reform Bill and prohibition of advertising on T property without local approval - bill is in Conference Committee • MHD correspondence re Hopkins and.Main Street • Town Engineer George Zambouras spoke to Mr. Chen-Yuan Wang of Central Transportation Planning Staff this morning. He indicated to George that the Main and Franklin Street intersection is eligible under the states congested intersection program and asked if we would like this to be considered. George explained the improvements we would like to see i.e. crosswalks, HP ramps and left turn lanes; and about the meeting we had last year with MHD and Rep. Jones. Mr. Wang felt the intersection had a reasonable chance of making it through the final list. They will be presenting the list of projects to the Transportation Planning and Programming Committee, this Thursday. He will let me know the outcome ASAP. If it makes it through the final cut they will be doing a traffic study in May. • Franklin Street zoning issue - Town Manager has offered to meet with the resident with Town Counsel and the Community Services Director . 2010 Census • The Massachusetts Moderators Association has produced DVD presentations that explain, in lay terms, the workings of town meeting. The Representative Town Meeting DVD, called "Voice of the People" premieres this Friday evening at Reading's Senior Center on Pleasant Street. A reception will be held, beginning at 7 p.m., with the 20-minute presentation shown at roughly 7:30. The presentation is narrated by R.D. Sahl of NECN and also features moderators and town meeting members from around the state, including Reading. • Peek Into the Past: A Tour of Historic Reading Homes Sunday, Way 3, 2009 1-5 p.m. The Friends of the Reading Public Library, in partnership with the Reading Historical Commission, announce the 16th Annual House Tour, Sunday, May 3, 1-5 PM. Sponsored by Advancian Realty and Sawtelle House, the House Tour will raise funds for many programs and activities at the library. Tickets are on sale now at the library, $25 each, $20 for members of the Friends. • An evening with Mary McGarry Morris Thursday, May 7, 2009 7:00-9:00 pm The Reading Public Library Foundation Helen A. Nigro Speaker Series is pleased to present an evening with best-selling author Mary McGarry Morris Mary McGarry Morris is the author of many titles including A Hole in the Universe, Songs in Ordinary Time and Fiona Range. Her newest book, The Last Secret is available at the library. These titles will also be available for purchase at the circulation desk at the library. Proceeds to benefit the Reading Public Library Foundation. Pick up your complimentary ticket at the circulation desk. Dates and Events: • April 24 to May 2 - "Spring Spruce Up" focused on Reading's sidewalks • April 27, April 30, May 4 if needed - Town Meeting • May 3 - Library House Tour • May 16 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection - at the Reading DPW • - Viewing Platform dedication - Bare Meadow • June 20 - Friends and Family Day • September 13 - Fall Faire 1-03 Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Fink, Fran Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:28 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Ramdin, Larry; McIntire, Ted Subject: RE: Beaver Dam I got a phone call yesterday from Dick Nazzarro at Greenhouse Acres. Still have not made an inspection. Larry and Ted, can you go out at any of the following times? 8:30 tomorrow morning 8:30 Thursday morning 8:30 Friday morning Fran From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:22 PM To: Fink, Fran; Ramdin, Larry; McIntire, Ted Subject: RE: Beaver Dam Any results from your review?. Pete From: Fink, Fran Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 9:06 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Ramdin, Larry; McIntire, Ted Subject: RE: Beaver Dam We took a look at the dam several months ago. It was very small and water was flowing over the top of it. We concluded at the time that it was not controlling the height of the water in the area. Larry and I recently received a phone call from Steve Daly on Torre Street with a new concern about water levels. We did have an unusually heavy rain storm recently, and this is the time of year when water levels peak, so the high water may just be a seasonal phenomenon. Larry and I are planning to go out this week and see whether the dam has gotten any bigger. Fran From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:44 AM To: Fink, Fran; Ramdin, Larry; McIntire, Ted Subject: FW: Beaver Dam What is the status of addressing this issue?_ If there is danger to property, then I believe we have the ability to trap - depending on season etc. As I remember, this requires Cc and BoH approval, and is directed by BoH. Pete From: JSeagrams@aol.com [mailto:JSeagrams@aol.com] 4/28/2009 4 Page 2 of 2 Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 2:13 PM To: Town Manager Cc: deidrelyons@verizon.net; rikpilot@comcast.net; janine@greatnorth.net; jeanneh5@verizon.net; Joiegerrish@MSN.Com Subject: Beaver Dam Hi Pete, The Board of trustees at Greenhouse Acres asked me to make you aware of their concern about the rising level of Walkers Brook at the rear of 18 & 20 Carnation Circle. You may remember that about 7-8 years ago the Town removed a number of beavers from the brook and relocated them. They had built a dam and the rising water created a problem The beavers are back and the water is rising. We would appreciate it if you would monitor the situation and take whatever action you think is required. Thanks Dick Nazzaro Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest iobs in a recession. 4/28/2009 s TRACKING F LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2009 Hours = $ Month Monthly Monthiv Available Monthly Monthly Available Hours Hours Remainder - ' $ Remainder Allocated Used of Year -Allocated Used of Year July 51.8 44.6 577.40 $7,000 $6,049 $77,951 August 51.8 56.8 520.6 . $7,000 $7,668 $70,283 Septembei 51.8 50.7 469.9 $7,000 $6,861 $63,422 October 51.8 38.5 431.4 $7,000 $5,226 $58,196 November 51.8 70.5 360.9 $7,000 $9,954 $48,242 December 51.8 43.3 317.6 $7,000 $5,985 $42,257 January 51.8 56.5 261.1 $7;000 $7,676 $34,581 February 51.8 42.8 218.3 $7,000 $5,778 $28,803 March 51.8 76.2 142.1 ; $7,000 $12,762 $16,041 April 51.8 $7,000 May 51.8 $7,000 June 51.8 $7,000 Total 622.0 479.9 $84,000 $67,959 Note - of the March charges, 33.3 hours or $4495.50 were charged to water related toeth Revay well, issue UC Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:58 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: update In the event that it comes up at Town Meeting tonight I wanted to let you know of 2 things: Tennis Courts - We are close to an agreement on the tennis courts: There will be a 7 year warrantee as follows -1 year from initial construction to date, one year warrantee by the contractor, and 5 year performance bond. The bond will make it the responsibility of the bonding company to show that any problem with the courts was NOT the result of the hydraulic fluid leak, rather than the other way around which is normal in bonds. After 7 years the contractor will repaint the courts. The Town Engineer advises that any problem as a result of the hydraulic fluid leak should show up within the first 2 to 3 years. Town Counsel and the Town Engineer have worked hard to get this agreement done. The Town Accountant has filed the paperwork for MSBA reimbursement for a major piece of the remaining funds due on the RMHS project. It's about $12 million. (We cannot completely close out the project until any remaining litigation is complete.) The result when we get the State payment will be a reduction in property taxes across the board - the money we get reimbursed goes back to the taxpayers because the project was paid through a debt authorization. This reduction will show in the last 2 tax bills of FY 2010 (assuming that we get the state reimbursement promptly), because the first 2 quarters tax bill is an estimated bill based on the prior years tax bill. I'll have more details in my budget message on Thursday. The Town Accountant is briefing the School Committee on this on Tuesday. Pete C Board of Selectmen ~28-09 4/27/2009 0 Y 2 W w . F F BRADLEY H. JONES, JR. STATE REPRESENTATIVE MINORITY LEADER ~/'.au,~~ a~~e~e~erctataue~ 1 ~u° ~N' 20"' MIDDLESEX DISTRICT READING • NORTH READING LYNNFIELD • MIDDLETON TEL. (617) 722-2100 Rep.BradleyJones@hou.state.ma.us www,bradjonesonline.com April 23, 2009 Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01 DearMr. Wfforcoonntaacting Thak ou my office regarding your concerns with the Transportation Reform Bill. I appreciate your interest in this matter. The House and Senate versions were both recently passed through their respective Houses and the differences in the two bills are currently being sorted out in conference committee. I have included a copy of the provision pertaining to advertisements at Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) stations for your review. The provision in the House version of the bill calls for fixed advertisements at local MBTA stations to fit into the parameters of existing local regulations as to the size, color scheme and the number of advertisements. There is some confusion in the House version of the bill, however, when it comes to the issue of whether or not older, existing advertising is `grandfathered in.' A conference committee is currently working to iron out the differences between the two versions of the bill. We will keep you updated as to the outcome of this issue. Thank you again for contacting my office with your concerns. If you should have any more questions or concerns regarding this or any other matter please do not hesitate to contact me again at your convenience. _ 1, r he 1 3 9 3$-MNro& 3 162 Co HOUSE -No. 4051 3926 `Turnpike' and inserting in place thereof the following words:- 3927 Transportation and Infrastructure. 3928 SECTION 92. Section 1 of chapter 161A of the General Laws, as so 3929 appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of 3930 `Department' and inserting in place thereof the following definition:- 3931 `Department', the Massachusetts transit division within the 3932 department of transportation. 3933 SECTION 93. Said section 1 of said chapter 161A, as so appearing, 3934 is hereby further amended by striking out the definition of `Secretary' 3935 and inserting in place thereof the following definition:- 3936 `Secretary', the undersecretary of transportation for mass transit 7 within the department of transportation. T3938 SECTION 94. Section 3 of said chapter 161A, as so appearing, is 3939 hereby amended by striking out, in lines 12 to 16, inclusive, the words 3940 provided, however, the authority may bind itself by contract to employ 3941 not more than five senior officers but no such contract shall be for a 3942 period of more than five years'. 3943 SECTION 94A. Section 3 of chapter 161A of the General Laws, as 3944 appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking 3945 out, in line 83, the word `chapter" and inserting in place thereof the 3946 following words:- chapter; provided, however, that such facilities shall 3947 comply with local zoning ordinances and regulations with respect to any 3948 commercial, above ground sign advertising in or on such facilities and 3949 equipment, unless such sign (i) receives approval by the local governing 3950 body (ii) does not exceed the dimensions of the building or transit station 3951 or stop to which it is affixed (iii) is solely related to mass transportation 3952 services and operations or (iv) is affixed to a mobile transit vehicle. 3953 SECTION 94B. Said section 3 of said chapter 161A of the General 3954 Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by 3955 striking out subsection (n) and inserting in place thereof the following 3956 subsection:- 3957 (n) To sell, lease or otherwise contract for advertising in or on the 3958 facilities of the authority; provided, however, that that such facilities 3959 shall comply with local zoning ordinances and regulations with respect to 3960 any commercial, above ground sign advertising in or on such facilities, 3961 unless such sign (i) receives approval by the local governing body (ii) 3962 does not exceed the dimensions of the building or transit station or stop 3963 to which it is affixed (iii) is solely related to mass transportation services 3964 and operations or (iv) is affixed to a mobile transit vehicle. No structure 100 3965 shall be constructed with the purpose of circumventing the intent of this 3966 paragraph. 3967 SECTION 95. Said chapter 161A is hereby further amended by 3968 striking out section 7, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the 3969 following section:- 3970 Section 7. The authority shall be governed and its corporate powers 3971 exercised by a board of directors. The authority shall consist of the 3972 governor, who shall serve as chairperson, and 4 additional members 3973 appointed by the governor for a term of 3 years, 2 of whom shall be 3974 experts in the field of public or private transportation finance; 1 of whom 3975 shall have practical experience in transportation planning and policy; and 3976 1 of whom shall be a registered civil engineer with at least 10 years 3977 experience. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of a 3978 member of the board shall be appointed in a like manner and shall serve 3979 for only the unexpired term of such member. Any member shall be 3980 eligible for reappointment. Any member may be removed from his 3981 appointment by the governor for cause. The governor may appoint a 3982 designee pursuant to section 6A of chapter 30. A majority of the 3983 directors shall constitute a quorum, which shall be required to take any 3984 particular action. The directors shall meet monthly; provided, however, 3985 that said meeting shall occur no later than the fifteenth day of the month. 3986 Each meeting shall provide a sufficient opportunity for public comment. 3987 NO SECTION 96. 3988 SECTION 97. Section 20 of said chapter 161A, as so appearing, is 3989 hereby amended by striking out, in line 2, the word `March 1' and 3990 inserting in place thereof the following word:- March 15. 3991 SECTION 98. Said section 20 of said chapter 161A, as so appearing, 3992 is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 4, the word `March ,15' 3993 and inserting in place thereof the following word:- April 15. 3994 SECTION 99. Section 38 of said chapter 161A, as so appearing, is 3995 hereby amended by striking out, in lines 4 and 5, the words `to the same 3996 extent as though the authority were a street railway company'. 3997 SECTION 100. Said section 38 of said chapter 161A, as so 3998 appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the second 3999. paragraph. 4000 SECTION 101. Section 43 of said chapter 161A, as so appearing, is 4001 hereby amended by striking out, in line 7, the words `not less than'. 4002 SECTION 102. Said section 43 of said chapter 161A, as so 4003 appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out the second 4004 paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph: - is Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:23 AM To: 'Dunnell, Kerry' PC: Ramdin, Larry Subject: RE: Public health response Thanks Kerry - I'll pass your comments along. Pete -----Original Message----- From: Dunnell, Kerry [mailto:KDunnell@challiance.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:12 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Public health response Peter- I know you are quite busy. I wanted to take a moment to pass along my compliments to town officials, as a public health professional and resident, on efficient update of information about swine flu yesterday. Calm and complete communication such as this is a critical component of preparedness. Thank you. kerry Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. i Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 2:12 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Swine Flu Attachments: 04-27-09 Advisory for Schools and Childcare Settings Final[1].doc; 04-27-09 Swine Flu Fact Sheet FINAL[1].doc For Board of Selectmen meeting tomorrow - TM Report From: Ramdin, Larry Sent: Monday; April 27, 2009 2:07 PM To: Idunn@reading.kl2.ma.us; Schettini, Pat Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Swine Flu Lyn, Pat Attached are guidelines from the DPH as well as a fact sheet FYI. At the moment there no cases in Massachusetts, however, with the recent school vacation, if members of the school community vacationed in Mexico they should have this information and the school clinical staff should pay attention, to students exhibiting flu-like symptoms. Please feel free to contact me, if you have questions / concerns. Larry Larry A. Ramdin MA REHS CHO Health Services Administrator Reading Health Division 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 781-942-9061 781-942-9071-Fax When writing or responding, please remember that the Secretary of State's Office has determined that email is a public record. This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you'have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please indicate to the sender that you have received this email in error, and delete the copy you received. 9X 4/27/2009 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services ' Department of Public Health 4 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108-4619 DEVAL L. PATRICK GOVERNOR TIMOTHY P. MURRAY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JUDYANN BIGBY, MD SECRETARY JOHN AUERBACH COMMISSIONER Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Information for School and Childcare Settings April 27, 2009 No cases of swine influenza (HIND, known as swine flu, have been detected in Massachusetts as of April 27, 2009. With many students and childcare attendees returning from spring vacation, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following guidance for these settings. However, this is a rapidly evolving situation. As more information becomes available and the situation unfolds, guidance is likely to change in the upcoming days and weeks. It is important for people to stay informed by monitoring websites such as those provided below. Attached is the DPH fact sheet on swine flu, which you should feel free to provide to parents, students and staff. Guidance for School and Childcare Settings At this time, DPH recommends that schools and childcare settings increase education on respiratory hygiene and monitor attendees for acute febrile respiratory illness. Staff and children (as developmentally appropriate) should all be taught and asked to follow these steps that prevent the transmission of infections such as influenza: ■ Cover your coughs and sneezes into a tissue or the inside of your elbow, not into your bare hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Wash hands frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing. Stay home if you're sick, especially with a fever. School or childcare participants with acute febrile respiratory illness, regardless of travel history, should be sent home according to facilities-established procedures with instructions to stay at home for least 7 days after the onset of illness or until 24 hours after their symptoms resolve, whichever is longer. Instructions should be given to seek medical care if symptoms worsen. At this time, exclusion is not recommended for school or childcare participants who have recently traveled to an area where swine flu cases have been confirmed, and who do not have symptoms. Disease Reporting and Consultation 19 School nurses and student health centers should report higher than normal absenteeism to your local health department or to the DPH Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800. Definitions of Resniratorv Illness: 1. Acute respiratory illness, defined as recent onset of at least two of the following: • rhinorrhea (runny nose) or nasal congestion • sore throat • cough • fever or feverishness 2. Influenza-like illness: fever >37.8°C (100°F) plus cough or sore throat For More Information: U.S. CDC Swine Influenza Website: http://www.cdc.aov/flu/swine/ Infection control and treatment guidance: http://www.cdc.aov/flu/swine/recommendations.htm. Massachusetts-Specific Information as well as links to CDC: http://mass.aov/dph School and/or Dav Care Specific Resources All you have to do is wash your hands Podcast: This Podcast teaches children how and when to wash their hands properly. http://www2a.cdc.aov/DodcaStS/DIaver.asD?f=11072 Downloadable Flu Prevention Materials for Schools/Day Cares: httD://www.cdc.aov/flu/school/ Preventing the Spread of Influenza (the Flu) in Child Care Settinas: Guidance for Administrators. Care Providers, and Other Staff,: Flu recommendations for schools and child care providers http://www.cdc.aov/flu/DrofessionaIs/infectioncontrol/childcaresettinos.htm Protectina Aaainst the Flu: Advice for Careaivers of Children Less Than 6 Months Old: Research has shown that children less than 5 years of age are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. http://www.cdc.aov/flu/Drotect/infantcare.htm StopDina Germs at Home. Work and School: Fact Sheet htfip://www.cdc.aov/aermstopper/home work school.htm Ounce of Prevention: Tips and streaming video for parents and children about the steps and benefits of effective hand washing http://www.cdc.aov/ounceoforevention/ Clean Hands Saves Lives: Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. http://www.cdc.aov/cleanhands/ Hand washina to reduce Disease: Recommendations to Reduce Disease Transmission from Animals in Public Settings http://www.cdc.aov/mmwr/Dreview/mmwrhtml/rr5605a4.htm 2 i BAM! Body and Mind. Teacher's Corner: In this activity, students will conduct an experiment on washing their hands. They will learn that "clean" hands may not be so clean after all and the critical importance of washing their hands as a way to prevent the spread of disease. http://www.bam.aov/teachers/epidemioloav hand wash.html CDC TV - Put Your Hands Together: (Video) Scientists estimate that people are not washing their hands often or well enough and may transmit up to 80% of all infections by their hands. http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/HandsTooether/ Cover vour Couah Posters: Stop the Spread of Germs that Make You and Others Sick! Printable formats of "Cover Your Cough". Posters only available as PDF files. httr)://www.cdc.aov/flu/protect/covercouqh.htm CDC - Be a Germ Stopper: Posters and Materials: For Community and Public Settings Like Schools and Child Care Facilities). Cover Your Cough also available for health care settings. http://www.cdc.oov/aermStODr)er/materials.htm "It's a SNAP" Toolkit Program materials to help prevent school absenteeism activities for school administrators, teachers, students and others can do to help stop the spread of germs in schools. See the hand cleaning section of the "It's a SNAP" site at www.itsasnaD.orq/snap/about.asD. Scrub Club httD://www.scrubclub.ora/Kids can learn about health and hygiene and become members of the Scrub Club(tm) at www.scrubclub.ora. The site features a fun and educational animated Webisode with seven "soaper-heros" who battle nasty villains who represent germs and bacteria. Kids learn the six key steps to proper hand-washing through a webisode, hand-washing song, interactive games, and activities for kids, and educational materials for teachers are also available to download. 3 (P PUBLIC HEALTH Swine Flu FACT SHEET Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108 What is swine influenza? Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by a type of influenza virus. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it's possible for swine flu viruses to spread from one person to another. In the United States there were 12 cases of swine flu in people from 2006 through 2008. In March and April 2009 there have been many more cases of swine flu than usual in both Mexico and the U.S. and the infections have spread from one person to another. What are the symptoms of swine flu in people? Swine flu causes symptoms very similar to seasonal (or human) flu. The most common symptoms of swine flu, like seasonal flu, are fever, cough, and sore throat and can include body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting. There have been some people with swine flu who have been sicker and have even died. Is swine flu treatable in people? People sick with any type of flu should make sure to drink enough fluids, get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods, wash hands frequently and stay home to avoid spreading the flu to other people. The kinds of drugs used to treat seasonal flu, called antivirals, can also be used to treat swine flu. There have been a few influenza viruses, including the most recent swine flu, that are resistant to some, but not all, of these drugs. Healthcare providers may recommend that people who are sick or appear to be sick with swine flu receive an antiviral medication. How would I know if I have swine flu? If you have symptoms of influenza as described above, and especially if you have recently traveled to an area where there have been human cases of swine flu, contact your healthcare provider who will decide what type of testing and treatment is right for you. To diagnose any kind of flu virus, a swab of the inside of your nose needs to be collected by a doctor. Identification of a swine flu virus requires special laboratory testing. If you think you might have swine flu and you need to see your health care provider, you should call ahead and let them know you might have the flu. That way, precautions can be taken to avoid the spread of flu to others. What if I recently traveled to a region where swine flu in humans has been found? If you have recently traveled to an area affected by swine flu, be watchful for any flu-like symptoms. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, stay home to avoid exposing others and contact your healthcare provider; your healthcare provider will decide what type of testing and treatment is right for you. To diagnose any kind of flu virus, a swab of the inside of your nose needs to be collected by a doctor. Identification of a swine flu virus requires special laboratory testing. How can I protect myself and others from swine flu? You can protect yourself and others from swine flu the same way that you can protect yourself from seasonal flu. Avoid holding, hugging, kissing, or shaking hands with anyone who has a cold or the flu. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your nose, mouth or eyes. Clean things that are touched often like door handles, telephones, etc. If you get sick with a flu-like illness say home from work and school and avoid contact with others so the virus does not spread. All people with swine flu who are not hospitalized, and their household and other close contacts, will need to stay at home to prevent spread of illness to other people. If I have swine flu, can I stay at home? People with mild or moderate illness can and should be cared for at home to prevent spread. Things people who have swine flu who are cared for at home should do include: • check with their health care provider about any special care they might need if they are pregnant or have a health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or emphysema • check with their health care provider about whether they should take antiviral medications • stay home for at least 7 days after onset of illness; or until free of symptoms (including fever) for 24 hours, which ever is longer • get plenty of rest • drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte beverages for infants) to keep from being dehydrated • cover coughs and sneezes. Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often and especially after using tissues and after coughing or sneezing into hands. • Never cough in the direction of someone else. • avoid close contact with others - do not go to work or school while ill • be watchful for emergency warning signs (see below) that might indicate you need to seek medical attention Get medical care right away if the sick person at home: • has difficulty breathing or chest pain • has purple or blue discoloration of the lips • is vomiting and unable to keep liquids down • has signs of dehydration such as dizziness when standing, absence of urination, or in infants, a lack of tears when they cry • has seizures (for example, uncontrolled convulsions) is less responsive than normal or becomes confused Is there a vaccine for swine flu? No. Right now there is no vaccine for swine flu. According to CDC, it is unlikely that the vaccine for seasonal flu will prevent swine flu. Is it safe to cook and eat pork and pork products? Yes. It is safe to eat properly handled and cooked pork and pork products. Swine flu viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine flu from eating pork or pork products. Why is swine flu important? Approximately every 20-40 years, a new strain of the flu virus appears which is very different from the ordinary seasonal flu virus. When this happens most people do not have immunity to this new strain of flu virus and it can spread to many people, across the world, over a short period of time. This is called an influenza pandemic. Some people think that swine flu viruses might play a role in the start of the next pandemic. For more information about seasonal flu, pandemic flu, avian flu and swine flu, please visit the websites listed below or contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Immunization at 617-983-6800. • Massachusetts Department of Public Health website on influenza http://www.mass.gov/di)h/flu • Center for Disease Control (CDC) websites on swine flu 11 htty://www.cdc.Lyov/swineflu/ April 27, 2009 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:52 PM To: 'Jason Peledge' Subject: RE: Washington Park project Thanks Jason I'll make sure that the Board of Selectmen has this email at their hearing tonight. Pete -----Original Message----- From: Jason Peledge [mailto:jpeledge@framingham.kl2.ma.us] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:03 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Washington Park project Good afternoon, Mr. Hechenbleikner, My name is Jason Peledge and I live at 30 Center Avenue. My wife and I recently moved our family from Malden to Reading about three years ago. One of our main attractions to living in Reading was the increased recreational area that was being depleted in the city of Malden. Washington Park's close proximity to our residence was an additional draw for us when buying our home. Soon after arriving, however, we found that the park was not as kid-friendly as it appeared simply driving by. The playground equipment needed some major repairs, it appeared very dark and uninviting, and generally was not an appealing place to go though it was so close. We've been driving to the new playground behind the high school or into Wakefield simply because of the safety issues with the current equipment at Washington Park. This renovation project has my highest support! It would alleviate a lot of trouble for the local residents including us who have some beautiful land so close by. We could comfortably bring our children to the park and watch them grow up from the playground to the baseball diamond or basketball courts. Simply being able to walk around the park with our neighbors and friends would be more of a possibility with this project. The renovation's approval would reinforce Reading's commitment to a family-friendly environment while improving the general neighborhood's overall look. I have heard there are some voices of discontent regarding the WPA-sponsored wall in front of the field. With the town having roots in colonial times including a historically- preserved home right down the street it seems a bit ludicrous to keep the current park as is to preserve an out-dated stone wall. Having a more open space would allow resident to have better views of the park and oversee its well-being while also giving police more vision when driving by to keep our community safe. Having a degree in history, I sympathize with those who seek to preserve our past. But we have so much more in town than this simple wall. In this case, the past must be let go and the park should be renovated for safety reasons if nothing else. Thank you for your time in hearing my voice. Best of luck in your decision. Sincerely, Jason Peledge 30 Center Avenue 781-942-0331 04/28/2009 10:49 FAX 5087999799 BRACKETT&LITCAS 2002 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division One Ashburton Place, 17th floor Boston, MA 02108-1512 Telephone: (617) 727-9640 ATLANTIC FOOD MART, INC. Summary Screen g Help wit The exact name of the Domestic Profit Corporation; ATLANTIC. FOOD MART, INC. The name was changed from: ATLANTIC,l3UTC ERS,_INC. on 12/31/1941 Mergered with : ATLANTIC SUPER VALUE, INC. on 7/1/19$7 Entity Type, Domestic profit Comoration Identification Number: 041047180 Date of Organization In Massachusetts: 06/29/1936 Date of Voluntary Dissolution: 12/24/2008 Current Fiscal Month ! Day: 12 / 31 Previous Fiscal Month / 0; The location of its principal office: No. and Street: 30 HAVEN,ST City or Town: READING State: MA Zip: 01867 Country: USA If the business entity is organized wholly to do business outside Massachusetts, the location of that oft No, and Street: City or Town: State: Zip: Country: Name and address of the Registered Agent: Name: ARNOLD J. RDBIN No. and Street: 30 HAVEN STREET City or Town: READING State: MA The officers and all of the directors of the corporation: Title Individual Name First, Middle, Last, Suffix PRESIDENT ARNOLD J. RUBIN Zip: 01867 Country: USA Address (no Po Box) Ex Address, City or Town, State, Zip Code 0 80 PURITAN LN., SUDBURY, MA USA aQ PURITAN I.N„ SUDBURY, MA USA htip_llcoTp.sec.state,mii-us/core/corpsearchICorpSearchSummany_asp?ReadFrorr DEt='rrue... 4/29/2009 ~~t 04/28/2009 10:49 FAX 5087999799 BRACKETT&LUCAS IR1003 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin - Public Browse and Search Page 2 of 2 TREASURER APNOLD J. RUBIN 90 PURITAN LN., SUDBURY, MA USA 80 PURITAN l.N., SUDBURY, MA USA SECRE~rARY ARNOLD J. RUBIN a0 PURITAN LN., SUDBURY, MA USA 80 PURITAN LN., SUDBURY, MA USA business entity stork is publicly traded: The total number of shares and par value, if ,any, of each class of stock which the business entity is aut issue: Par Value Per Share Total Authorized by Articles Total Is Class of Stock Enter Q if no Par of Organization or Amendments and Outsi Num of Shares Total Par Value Nwn of 5 . No Stock Information available online. Prior to August 27, 2001, records can be obtained on microfiln Consent Manufacturer _ Confidential Data _ Does Not Require Annual Rel Partnership _ Resident Agent For Profit Merger Allowed Select a of filing from below to view this business entity filings. ALL FILINGS Administrative Dissolution Annual Report Application For Revival Articles of Amendrrlent Comments Q 2001- 2008 Commonwealth of Massachusetts All Rights Reserved b+l-n-//rnrn IZA.f. cfafA. tr a nc/%ni`Yt/rnrncnarrt7/f"nrn Pamh~"rnmmarv asn7 efitiFrnrnT~R=Tt~tr . 4/?.R/7.009 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Cormier, Jim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:39 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Fw: ATLANTIC Pete, Here is Sgt. Russells update. No indication of any sales, we will continue to monitor. Jim Sent using BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Russell, Bruce <brussell@ci.reading.ma.us> To: Cormier, Jim <jcormier@ci.reading.ma.us> Sent: Tue Apr 28 10:58:10 2009 Subject: ATLANTIC CHIEF, I HAD OFF. M. EDSON CHECK THE ATLANTIC BUILDING THIS MORNING, SEE CASE # 473696, HE STATES THE BUILDING WAS LOCKED UP TIGHT, WE TRIED THE PHONE NUMBER AND NO ONE ANSWERED. WHILE THERE HE MET ROBERT BERRY 30 FREEPORT DR. WILMINGTON, WHO IS THE CONTROLLER FOR THE ATLANTIC. BERRY ESCORTED OFF. EDSON THROUGH THE BUILDING. THE BUILDING WAS EMPTY OF ANY FOOD OR ALCOHOL. BERRY STATED THAT THERE WERE WORKERS TAKING SHELVING OUT IN THE PAST FEW DAYS. I SPOKE TO RON BURNS AND HE SAID HE HAS SEEN ACTIVITY AROUND THE AREA BUT NOTHING INVOLVING SALES OF FOOD OR ALCOHOL. 1 Sk) ARTICLE 3 - LICENSES Section 3.1- General Procedures and Conditions for Issuance of Licenses 3.1.1- Application Procedures Applicants for initial issuance or renewal of licenses issued by the Board of Selectmen shill submit an application on a standard form as provided by the Town. The applicant shall have the responsibility to complete all information on the form completely and accurately, and under oath, and shall provide with the application all necessary information in order for the Town to determine whether all requirement(s) of the license in accordance with Town or State regulations or bylaws are complied with. These requirements may include but not be limited to: ♦ A sworn statement that the applicant has paid all taxes and fees and other moneys owed to the Town of Reading for any services; ♦ All required performance bonds, if any, are on file; ♦ A certificate of Workers Compensation is on file. The Board of Selectmen may request information from any other Department, Board, Committee or Commission in considering the granting and/or renewal of a license. The Board may review the record of any complaints or problems regarding the licensee and/or the licensed premises, and shall take such complaints into account in considering whether or not to issue or renew the license. 3.1.2 - License Period . Unless otherwise provided, licenses shall be issued for a 12 month calendar year, beginning on January 1 st. An application for a new license shall be issued for the remainder of the calendar year. Fees shall be charged for the entire calendar year even if the license is effective for only a portion of the calendar year. 3.1.3 - License Restricted to the Premises for which it is Issued Except for Taxi and Livery vehicle licenses, an application for a license shall be specific as to the location, including street number and address, for which the license is issued. The licensed activity may not be moved to any other location without approval of the Licensing Authority: 3.1.4 - Requirement that Licensees maintain their Properties and Businesses in accordance with all Conditions, Bvlaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading during the Term of the License Every business licensed by the Town of Reading, whether listed below or not, shall at all times during the term of their license, maintain the property. and conduct their business in accordance with all conditions of the license, as well as in conformity with all policies, rules, regulations and bylaws of the Town of Reading. All licensees shall maintain their premises in a clean and business-like condition that is conducive to public health and safety. v~ 3-1 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.1.5 - Conditions on Licenses The Town may place reasonable conditions on the issuance of any license issued pursuant to these policies to provide for public safety, health, welfare and the promotion of public order. 3.1.6 - Delegation to the Town Manager the Authoritv to issue Certain Licenses The Board of Selectmen may, annually, delegate to the Town Manager the authority to issue and renew any or all licenses covered by this policy, except for the issuance and annual renewal of liquor licenses. When the Board of Selectmen chooses to delegate this authority, the Board of Selectmen will be notified of the granting and/or renewal of such licenses at their next regular meeting following the issuance or renewal. Prior to approving a renewal, the Town Manager will make certain that all conditions of the license have been met, and that all other appropriate measures are complied with to ensure that the licensee is in compliance with all bylaws, rules, regulations and practices of the Town of Reading. If an issue has been raised by the Board of Selectmen regarding the issuance or renewal of a license, the Town Manager shall not issue or renew the license but it shall be referred back to the Board of Selectmen for their review and action. 3.1.7 - Suspension. Modification or Revocation of Licenses The Town may suspend, modify or revoke any license issued under these policies for failure to meet any of the requirements of these policies, or failure to meet any conditions placed on the license. The licensee is entitled to due process as provided by law, which may include written notice of any violation and a hearing. Adopted 10-27-86, Revised 12-13-94, Revised 12-5-95, Revised 5-25-04 3-2 Board of Selectmen Policies ` v Section 3.2 - Liquor License Policv This policy shall apply to all premises licensed for the sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages and the issuance of all Special Licenses by the Licensing Authority (Board of Selectmen) pursuant to its authority as the Licensing Authority of the Town of Reading as determined by the Reading Home Rule Charter, Town of Reading Bylaws, and the laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The following chart indicates which portion of these regulations applies to which type of license: Cate2orv 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 Retail Package Goods Store License for All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages X not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of X X Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises (100 or more seats) Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and X X Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises (less than 100 seats) Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All. Kinds X of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Special Licenses X Amendments - Changes to this policy may be made by majority vote of the Board of Selectmen and shall be discussed at ,a public meeting. Notice of any change in policy shall be made to all licensees in a timely manner. 3.2.1- General Requirements for All Licensed Establishments 3.2.1.1- Plan Required A plan of the building and a detailed floor plan of the licensed premises including the capacity of a restaurant and parking facilities shall be on file with the Licensing Authority. No alterations shall be permitted to the premises without approval in advance from the Licensing Authority. 3.2.1.2 - Deliveries Deliveries to licensed establishments shall be made only during business hours and shall be made in a manner so as not to disrupt neighbors or interfere with traffic or parking. 3 -3 Board of Selectmen Policies X X X X X X X 011;k 3.2.1.3 - Inspection The licensed premises shall be subject to inspection by the Police, the Licensing Authority, and other duly authorized agents of the Licensing Authority. Any hindrance or delay of such inspection caused by an employee of the licensee shall be cause for action against the license. 3.2.1.4 - Advertisements No advertising matter, screen, curtain or other obstruction, which prevents a clear view of the interior of the premises, shall be maintained in or on any window or door. 3.2.1.5 - Automatic Amusement Devices No establishment licensed for the on-premises or off-premises sale or consumption of alcohol shall permit the use of any automatic amusement device or electronic game as defined by M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 177A unless specifically licensed to do so by the Board of Selectmen. 3.2.1.6 - Dutv to Perform An applicant for a license to sell liquor on or off premises shall within 45 days of the issuance of such license commence construction of the licensed premises which shall be fully operational within 120 days of the issuance of such license, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority. Thereafter, the licensee will continuously operate the premises in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license. The closing of the licensed establishment for seven consecutive calendar days or for more than 20 regular business calendar days during a calendar year shall be deemed to be abandonment of the license and sufficient grounds for revocation, unless prior approval is granted by the Licensing Authority. Such revocation shall only be done following a public hearing. Upon application by the licensee, the Licensing Authority may waive this abandonment provision in the event of major renovation, destruction by fire or flood or other similar circumstance. 3.2.1.7 - Establishment of Written Policies Licensees shall establish written policies regarding the sale or service of alcoholic beverages based upon the requirements of the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, these regulations, and any other conditions placed on the license. 3.2.1.8 - Alcohol PoHcv for Staff While Serving No Manager, Alternate Manager or employee shall consume any alcoholic beverages while on duty. No Manager, Alternate Manager or employee shall consume any alcoholic beverages after the official closing hour per MGL, Chapter 138, Section 12. and Section 15. 3.2.1.9 - Alcohol Management or Server Training Licensees, Managers and principal representatives of licensed establishments are required . to successfully complete an alcohol management or server training course (depending on the 3-4 Board of Selectmen Policies 0 type of license) approved by the Liquor Liability Joint Underwriting Association of Massachusetts at the time of issuance of the license. Servers of alcoholic beverages shall be required to successfully complete a server training course approved by the Hospitality Mutual Insurance Company (or any training course reviewed by and approved by the Licensing Authority) within three (3) months of becoming employed in a position where they are serving alcohol to customers. There must be a certified employee on the premises at all times. All persons required to successfully complete an alcohol management or server training course must be successfully retrained prior to the end of the certification period. The licensee shall certify annually to the Licensing Authority at the time of renewal of the license that the licensee, Manager, and all employees meet this requirement. Certificates shall be kept on file and available for inspection upon request 3.2.1.10 - Liquor Liabilitv Insurance Requirement Licensees are required to have, or otherwise provide, liquor liability insurance in the minimum amount determined from time to time by the Licensing Authority. This requirement is applicable regardless of whether the licensee rents, or otherwise provides the licensed premises to a third party. Limited exceptions to this requirement . may be granted by the Licensing Authority for reasons of hardship or upon adequate proof of inability to obtain the required insurance. There is no right to an exception, and the Licensing Authority is not required to grant such an exception. Licensees shall provide the Board of Selectmen with a copy of the Certificate of Insurance upon the issuance or renewal of a license. 3.2.1.11 _ Staffing Licensees shall maintain an adequate ratio of staff to patrons in order to properly monitor beverage sales and consumption. 3.2.1.12 - Supervision - Presence The licensee, a Manager or principal representative of the licensee shall be present in the licensed premises at all times during which alcoholic beverages are being sold pursuant to the license, and shall be available to the licensing authorities and its agents during all such times unless some other person, similarly qualified, authorized and satisfactory to the Licensing Authority, and of whose authority to act in place of such Manager or principal representative shall first have been approved by the Licensing Authority in the manner aforesaid is present in the premises, and is acting in the place of such Manager or principal representative. 3.2.1.13 - Dutv to Keep Order No licensee for sale of alcoholic beverages shall permit any disorder, disturbance or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises. The licensee shall be responsible therefore whether present or not. There shall be no indecent or immoral entertainment on the licensed premises. 3 -5 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.1.14 - Proof of Age The Licensee, Manager, principal representative, bartender and waitress/waiter shall refuse to serve any patron under the age of twenty-one (21). When in doubt of age, they shall require the showing of an identification card or license in accordance with Chapter 138, Section 34B of the General Laws. 3.2.1.15 'Minimum Age of Emplovee or Server No employee of any licensed establishment who is serving, clearing or otherwise handling alcoholic beverages shall be under the age of 18. 3.2.1.16 - Prohibition of Bringing Alcoholic Beverages onto the Premises There shall be no alcoholic beverages brought onto the premises of a licensed establishment except for deliveries for the operation of the business as controlled by the laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3.2.1.17 - Information Regarding the Alleged Service of Alcohol Prior to Violation for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquors Upon the receipt of a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or the Middlesex District Attorney's Office pursuant to G.L. c. 90, Sec. 24J or any other statute, or any other notice regarding the alleged service or sale of alcohol to an individual who is subsequently convicted or pleads guilty to a violation of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors, or enters a disposition under Section 24D of Chapter 90, the Licensing Authority: ♦ Shall forward a copy of the letter to the licensee cited, along with a copy of these rules and regulations. o May request that the licensee appear before the Licensing Authority to respond to the allegation. Upon the receipt of two or more letters in a two-year period, the licensee shall be required to appear before the Licensing Authority to respond to the allegations. Any disciplinary action taken by the Licensing Authority shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Liquor Policy, the Massachusetts General Laws, and Rules and Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Neither a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, nor the original letter from the court to these law enforcement agencies shall, by itself, constitute sufficient evidence so as to allow for a finding that a licensee has committed a violation. 3.2.1.18 - Dutv to Report an Attempt to Purchase by a Minor The licensee shall be required to report to the Reading Police Department any time a person attempts to purchase alcohol while being underage, or attempts to use an altered or forged identification for the purpose of purchasing alcohol. Furthermore, the licensee shall immediately report to the Reading Police Department any time they suspect an adult is purchasing alcohol for a minor. These infractions must be reported even when the incident takes place off premises, such as for home deliveries. nn _V't 3-6 Board of Selectmen Policies Licensees shall make all reasonable and diligent efforts to report any illegality on the licensed premises. 3.2.1.19 - Liquor License Fees The following fees are established for each calendar year for the categories of license available in the Town of Reading: Cate2orv 2007 2008 2009 2010 Retail Package Goods Store License for $2000 $2100 $2200 $2300 All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for $3200 $3300 $3400 $3500 Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for $2400 $2400 $2450 $2500 Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and $1000 $1000 $1050 $1100 to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises 3.2.1.20 _ Hours of Operation The following shall be the hours of operation for premises licensed for sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages by the Town of Reading: Cate,aorv Retail Package Goods Store License for All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Hours of Operation Exceptions 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., except 8:00 See Sunday Sales in a.m. to 11:30 p.m. the day before a Section 3.2.1.21 below holiday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight on Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 11:00 on Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. except on Sundays and legal holidays when the hours are 12:00 noon to 1:00 a.m. 3-7 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.1.21- Sundav Sales for Package Stores Sunday sales for Package Stores are permitted, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, §15, subject to the following conditions: ♦ No sales may be made prior to noon on Sunday; ♦ No sales may be made after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, except that no sales may be made after 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday that immediately precedes a legal holiday; ♦ Employees must be paid for working on Sunday at a rate not less than 1'h of the employees' regular rate; ♦ No employee may be required to work on a Sunday; refusal to work on a Sunday is not grounds for discrimination, dismissal, discharge, deduction of hours or any other penalty; ♦ If a Section 15 licensee intends to close one day per week except Sundays, such licensee must notify the Licensing Authority of such licensee's intended hours of operation. 3.2.1.22 - Breech of Policv or Conditions For breach of any of the requirements, restrictions or conditions of this policy of license, the Licensing Authority reserves the power and right to modify, suspend, revoke or cancel the license in accordance with the law. 3.2.2 -Requirements for All: ♦ Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises, and ♦ Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale; and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises All licensees for the service of alcohol, whether the holder of ♦ Restaurant License - All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages ♦ Restaurant License - Wine and Malt Beverages or shall, in addition to Section 3.2.1 of this policy, adhere to the following policies: 3.2.2.1- Advertisement No premises shall be licensed that contain any advertisement or sign upon which appears the brand name of any product sold in the establishment including wine or beer, except that signs or advertisements inside of the premises that cannot be seen from the exterior of the premises are permitted 3.2.2.2 - Requirements for Service of Food and Drink In licensed premises, all food and drink service shall conform to the following: ♦ Food shall be served on china, pottery or other solid dinnerware and shall use metal silverware. No plastic or paper dinnerware or silverware is permitted. ♦ An establishment that has a separate and distinct take-out area may be licensed for the sale of beer and wine on the premises. 3 -8 Board of Selectmen Policies ♦ Alcohol must be served in glass or pottery containers only. No paper, plastic or other containers will be used for service. Pitchers or carafes of beer or wine with a capacity of 750 ml or less will be permitted. 3.2.2.3 - Toilet Facilities Required No premises shall be licensed unless toilet facilities meeting all requirements of the current edition of the State Building Code and State Sanitary Code are available to the customers of the license premises. 3.2.2.4 - List of Alternative Transportation Licensees shall maintain a written list of the telephone numbers of local taxicab companies next to the public telephone. If there is no public telephone, the list should be available for patrons when requested. 3.2.2.5 - Orderly Closing Licensees shall ensure that patrons leave the premises in an orderly manner within the time limits established below • There shall be no sale of alcoholic beverages or food after the closing hour established in the table in Section 3.2.1.20. Sale shall be defined as delivery of alcoholic beverages or food to the customer. • All tables and service locations shall be cleared of alcoholic beverages within '/2 hour after the closing hour as established in the table in Section 3.2.1.20. • All customers shall be off the premises within 1 hour of the closing time as established in Section 3.2.1.20. 3.2.2.6 - Prohibition of takine Alcoholic BeveraLyes from the Premises - Exceptions There shall be no alcoholic beverages taken from the premises of an establishment licensed under M.G.L. c.138, §12 except for deliveries for the operation of the business as controlled by the laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and with the exception of partially consumed bottles of wine which are purchased with a meal and resealed in accordance with 204 CMR 2.18 of the Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. 3.2.2.7 - Refusal of Service The Manager of any premises licensed under this policy shall refuse to serve any patron who is approaching a condition of "Under the Influence." 3.2.2.8 - Service of Alcoholic Beverages Limited to Hours that Food Services is Provided The hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made in a licensed premise is further limited to the times when a full menu of food service is available. No alcoholic beverages may be sold or served in a licensed premise before food service is available, nor after the food service has been suspended. 3-9 Board of Selectmen Policie 3.2.2.9 - Service Bar In the event that an area is designed as a "service bar," which is distinct from what is commonly referred to as a "bar," no liquor is to be served directly to the public at such service bar, and no stools or chairs are to be placed at said service bar. 3.2.3 - Reauirements for All: Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises All Restaurants licensed for the service of "All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages" shall adhere to the following policies in addition to the provisions of Sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 of this policy: 3.2.3.1 - Minimum Seating Reauirement A license shall not be granted for an establishment having a seating capacity of less than one hundred (100) persons. No more than 15% of the seats shall be at a bar. 3.2.4 - Requirements for all Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale. and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises All Restaurants licensed for the service of "Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises" shall adhere to the following policies in addition to the provisions of Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 of this policy: 3.2.4.1- Purpose and Intent Pursuant to a Home Rule petition by the Town of Reading, the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized the Town of Reading to issue a limited number (currently 5) of Beer and Wine licenses to restaurant establishments with fewer than 100 seats. This legislative action was confirmed by the voters of the Town in the Election of March 24, 1998. This policy is established pursuant to those votes. The intent of this policy is to encourage the development and retention of smaller specialty restaurants in the Downtown area of Reading in order to enhance the economic vitality of the Downtown area. It is recognized that the serving of beer and wine in a restaurant is part of the customers' dining experience. 3.2.4.2 - Maximum Seats A restaurant holding a "Wine and Malt Beverage" license shall have seating for less than 100 customers. All seats shall be at tables there shall be no seating at a bar. 3.2.4.3 - Service Bar Only a service bar is permitted. Its function is to serve to restaurant employees who serve the customers and can be used to serve drinks to those customers waiting to dine. There will be no seats at this bar. 3.2.4.4 - Seating Reauirement There shall be no service of alcohol to anyone unless they are seated at a table. 3-10 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.5 - Requirements for Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises All Clubs licensed for the service of "All kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises" shall adhere to the following policies in addition to the provisions of Section 3.2.1 of this policy: 3.2.5.1- Minimum Seatine Requirement A license shall not be granted for an establishment having a seating capacity of less than one hundred (100) persons. No more than 15% of the seats shall be at a bar. 3.2.5.2 - Advertisements No premises shall be licensed that contain any advertisement or sign upon which appears the brand name of any product sold in the establishment including wine or beer, except that signs or advertisements inside of the premises that cannot be seen from the exterior of the premises are permitted. 3.2.5.3 - Requirements for Service of Food and Drink In licensed premises, all food and drink service shall conform to the following: ♦ Plastic glasses are permitted. Service will be by the glass or bottle, or glass or pottery pitchers or carafes of beer or wine with a capacity of 750 ml or less will be permitted. 3.2.5.4 - Toilet Facilities Required No premises shall be licensed unless toilet facilities meeting all requirements of the current edition of the State Building Code and State Sanitary Code are available to the customers of the license premises. 3.2.5.5 - List of Alternative Transportation Licensees shall maintain a written list of the telephone numbers of local taxicab companies next to the public telephone. If there is no public telephone, the list should be available for patrons when requested. 3.2.5.6 - Orderlv Closing Licensees shall ensure that patrons leave the premises at the closing hour in an orderly manner. All tables and service locations shall be cleared of alcoholic beverages within '/2 hour after the legal time for sale. 3.2.5.7 - Prohibition of taking Alcoholic BeveraLres from the Premises There shall be no alcoholic beverages taken from the premises of a licensed establishment. 3.2.5.8 - Refusal of Service The Manager of any premises licensed under this policy shall refuse to serve any patron who is approaching a condition of "Under the Influence." 3 -11 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.5.9 - Service Bar In the event that an area is designed as a "service bar," which is distinct from what is commonly referred to as a "bar," no liquor is to be served to the public at such service bar, and no stools or chairs are to be placed at said service bar. 3.2.6 -Reauirements for Special Licenses under Section 14 3.2.6.1 Special liquor licenses may be issued by the Town for commercial establishments or for non-profit organizations. 3.2.6.2 Holders of special licenses shall provide the liquor to the attendees of any event "bring your own liquor (or beer or wine)" will not be permitted. The license holder is required to comply with 204 CMR 4.00 (the prohibited practices requirements). License holders must purchase their alcohol from a licensed Massachusetts wholesaler, in compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 14. Alcohol may not be purchased out of state, from a caterer, or from a Section 15 package store. The Town will provide to licensees a list of licensed Massachusetts wholesalers, or the method by which a licensee may obtain such a list. 3.2.6.3 Holders of special licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to attendees (reference 3.2.1.9). There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at an event approved as a special license. 3.2.6.4 Applicants for special licenses shall provide proof of insurance to the Licensing Authority with the application for the one day license. 3.2.6.5 - Limitations A person or entity may only be issued a maximum of 30 Special Licenses in any calendar year. 3.2.6.6 - Exceptions: In the case of events held by private residents, outside of their private residence, the Licensing Authority shall not require a special license where: (1) the event is by invitation only, (2) money is not exchanged for alcohol, (3) tickets are not sold, (4) a donation is not required or solicited, or (5) an entrance fee is not charged. 3.2.7 - Enforcement 3.2.7.1 Licensees violating applicable laws. of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, rules or regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, and/or of the Town of Reading Liquor Policies shall be subject to the following range of penalties: 3-12 Board of Selectmen Policies Offense Penaltv 1" Offense Warning to three days suspension 2" Offense Three days to six days suspension 3T' Offense I Six days to 12 days suspension 4`' Offense I Show cause hearing for license revocation The term "Offense" is defined as one violation of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 138, and/or one violation of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Rules and Regulations 204CMR, and/or Town of Reading local licensing regulations and any other law or regulation of the Town of Reading. Examples of criteria to invoke penalties are based on the following: Severity and type of offense Number of prior offenses The penalties are only a guide. The Licensing Authority may use its discretion in determining whether the facts surrounding a violation warrant a penalty which is more lenient or sever than that suggested by the guidelines. The penalties shall not be construed as to limit the Licensing Authority's ability to consider alternative dispositions or further conditions on a license, or even alternative penalties (e.g. rolling back of the licensees operating hours, suspension of the licensee's common victuallers license, and/or suspending the licensee's entertainment license.) 3.2.7.2 - Access to Premises by Police and Auents, It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that procedures are in place, by posting a doorman or otherwise, to allow Police and authorized agents of the licensing Authority immediate entrance into the premises at any time employees are on the premises. Any delay in providing; such access shall be cause for action against the license. 3.2.7.3 - Posting of Notice Whenever the Licensing Authority warns a licensee or suspends the license or licenses of any licensee, the Licensing Authority shall provide the licensee with a sign containing the words "Closed by order of the Licensing Authority for the Town of Reading," or "warning issued by the Licensing Authority of the Town of Reading" and stating the reason for the warning or suspension. This sign shall be attached by the licensee on the inside of a window in a location designated by the Licensing Authority which location shall be visible from the outside of the licensed premises in a conspicuous place during the entire period of such warning or suspension. 3.2.7.4 - Agents of the Licensing Authoritv The Licensing Authority hereby appoint the Chief of Police and the Police Department Lieutenants and Sergeants as agents of the Licensing Authority to insure that the policies of the 3 - 13 Board of Selectmen Policies iA) Licensing Authority and the Massachusetts State Laws regarding Alcoholic Beverage Licensing are adhered to by all licensees. 3.2.7.5 - Compliance Operations The Licensing Authority shall from time to time review with the Police Chief guidelines for compliance operations by the Police Department. The Licensing Authority hereby assigns the responsibility of conducting annual inspections of liquor license holders to the Town Manager. These inspections will serve the purpose of reviewing and checking compliance with the Licensing Authority's liquor policies. Revised 2710-09 Section 3.3 - Issuance of Peddler's Licenses Chapter 101, Sections 12a through 33 of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for regulations of peddlers. Part of the State law allows the Board of Selectmen to establish local rules and regulations for the granting of such licenses. The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Peddler's Licenses: Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The following guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are merely guidelines to the applicant. 1. Approval will be granted within a commercial or industrial zoning district only. 2. No peddlers will be permitted to operate within the public right of way including a roadway or sidewalk area. 3. Written approval of the property owner and any tenants on the property will be required prior to the Board hearing an application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually. 4. If the proposed use, in the opinion of the Board of Selectmen, will generate traffic other than traffic that is routine to the premises, then designated parking spaces will be required that will not be detrimental to the principle use on the premises. 5. The Board will require evidence that the peddler's use will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site. 6. The peddler's use will not take away existing parking spaces from those required on the site. 7. The peddler's use may have no negative impact on retail or commercial activities within the Town of Reading. 8. Peddler's uses will only be permitted where there is another principal use on the site and the peddler's use is related to the principal use of the property. No peddler's uses will be permitted on vacant or unused land. 9. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place and insure public safety and cleanliness, and a condition of approval of any peddler's license will be that all of the required licenses will be received. 3-14 Board of Selectmen Policies Ms FINAL DRAFT Town of Readinq GOALS 2009 Development 1 Complete Downtown Streetscape project Excellent progress - at this rate the project should be completed ahead of schedule 2 Complete Downtown Parking study, and implement elements that can be implemented on a priority basis Studv completed - needs to get back on the Board of Selectmen aqenda for decisions 3 Complete Downtown 40R study and determine how to proceed; and or amend the downtown mixed use regulations Good progress - aiming at a September special Town Meeting 4 Review sign sections of Zoning bylaw and get the proposed amendments before Town Meeting Good progress - being done by EDC with agreement by CPDC. 5 Develop design standards for South Main Street and get necessary amendments to Zoning bylaw before Town Meeting First chances are on ATM warrant - for reducinq setback. Other design standards to be considered after 40R issues for Downtown are completed 6 Complete permitting of AWP site once a completed application for the site is received At a standstill until the economic conditions improve 7 Explore resources available to review and revise the entire Zoning Bylaw No progress to date Finance The overriding issue will be how to manage our budget to implement our highest priority services, programs, and projects in a time of declining resources Excellent budget process to date. Use of reserves for 2009 and 2010 is less than anticipated. Some "cushions" are built into the 2010 budget to allow us to deal with a Final State budget when it is adopted. 2 Prepare for potential Federal Stimulus package benefits to Reading resources We were able to submit an initial package to the Lt. Governor's office as requested. The regulations are slow comin.q out. We continue to be involved on several levels to follow thou_ah. Operations Manage next steps in implementation of technology improvements including the MUNIs software and Records Management: • Train users on the intricacies and detail of the new MUNIs software and the volume of information available to the end users. Extensive. and on-_going. Transitions to date have been successful (9 Implement Phase 2 of the new financial software. Real Estate, Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Tax Billing will be implemented in the Collectors office. Utility Billing will be implemented in DPW. General Billing will be implemented for Ambulance and Extra Detail Billing in the Public Safety Departments. Utility billing rolls out in June. and tax billing shortly after. I have scheduled the Treasurer/Collector to come in on Mav 5 to present to the Board of Selectmen and the community the new billing formats and changes. We will be doing additional public outreach. Complete parcel renumbering scheme for MUNIs. DONE Begin first phases of Records Management project Just being started this week in the Town Managers and Clerks offices. and in the RMLD. 2. Implement DPW Management Study: • Hire a replacement Director following the retirement of our current Director DONE • Succession Planning • Address short term vehicle maintenance with contracting • Address long term vehicle maintenance through regional program or adding facility • Address project management through planning and tracking software • Begin pilot Performance Measurement 3. Institutionalize the BCC Chair/Vice Chair training 4. Public Safety • Expand and Improve Public Safety programs i. We participated in the development and implementation of a regional technical rescue team. The Essex County Rescue Team has pone through two rounds of traininq and will complete all traininq in the fall of 2009 with an operational goal of Januarv 1. 2010. ii. We are participating in explorin.a the feasibility of a regional dispatch center. This process is in the preliminarv stage. iii. Lieutenant Jackson has also become involved in school safety initiatives. He is a member of the NEMLEC (North East Metropolitan Law Enforcement Counsel) Stars Program. This proaram is desianed to assist school svstems to prepare and respond to a wide varietv of threats to the school environment. iv. We are participating in the school safety grant program. Captain Marchetti is the Department's representative. v. In an effort to test our plans and workinq relationships the Town of Readina participated in a Mvstic Regional Emeraencv Planninq Committee functional exercise on Tuesday. Mav 6. 2008. We had representatives from the Department of Public Works. Police. Schools.. Public Health. Fire and Cedar Glen. The exercise was designed and facilitated by a consultant that was paid for by our Homeland Security, reaion (NERAC). At the drill the participants from Readina were reauired to develop logistical plans on how we would transport and shelter approximately 100 people on very short notice. 0 vi. The police department had used state funded grant monev to augment traffic enforcement programs. These programs are still beina assessed but preliminarily appear to have been effective in reducing traffic crashes in some areas. vii. Police patrols around the schools at morninq and afternoon drop and pick-up times have been instituted and appear to be effective alleviating traffic and safety issues. viii. Continuing work on Safe Routes to Schools. all schools are currently participating to various extents. Expand the level ALS level of care to the community by placing ALS equipment on the Ladder truck. • DONE (We have full ALS. capability on the West Side Fire Engine and partial ALS equipment at the Main Street Fire Station Engine and Ladder Truck. Because we do not have a '12: lead defibrillator monitor for these 'trucks we cannot put medications onboard. • We provided training to all paramedics and received state approval to administer Fentanvl for pain management. Zofran for nausea. Magnesium Sulfate for asthmatics and conducted research into selecting medication for acute cvanide poisoning. Acute cvanide poisoning can occur to victims of structure fires who are sufferinq from smoke inhalation. • Enhance the Town of Reading's Emergency Operations Center. We need to run phone lines and Identify computer equipment to use for the Departments. We have used the Laramie Pro iect which was largely a Police incident to pull together all the traininq the Police. Fire DPW and Schools received over the last several years. All the components that were used at the NEMLEC Command Truck would have been used at our emergency operations center. • As a result of the Laramie Proiect we were able to identify areas that need improvement and are working on those issues. 5. Library Extrapolate short-term goals from new Library Plan of Service 2009-2014; Done - workinq on six qoals for 2009 Establish work teams; Done Lay groundwork for longer-term goals. For example, seek additional funding for Local History digitization project; plan outreach to new residents, etc. We presented results of digitization project in Feb and are working on grant applications now Services 1. Determine what options exist to move forward with the local van service under the Suburban Mobility grant 2. Implement additional technology and web page improvements including: C4? • Customer Request module • Town Manager Blog • Customers electronic interaction • Library - Launch new website Done • Add web-based Suggestion Box/ Library Director's blog option to supplement in-house Suggestion Box Policies and procedures 1. Revise and finalize clear Donations and Gifts Policy & Procedure and Donor recognition and create brochure and online process for all Gifts 2. Fully implement the Petroleum By-law. We may be recommending the rescission of the bvlaw. Aendinp the evaluation of new state reaulations that address the same toplC 3. Establish ad hoc Community-wide building committee to address present and future program needs of town facilities; • Work with Library Trustees and Facilities Department to implement recommendations of Building Assessment and establish a process for long- term facility improvements V(2k Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:11 PM To: 'Joanne Gutierrez' Subject: RE: Washington Park Hearing Thanks for the email "old timer". I'll pass this along to the Board of Selectmen for their hearing tonight. Pete From: Joanne Gutierrez [mailto:joanneg@megapulse.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:44 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Town Manager Subject: Washington Park Hearing Mr. Hechenbleikner, My name is Joamie Gutierrez (Blake), as I understand it I, with some others have been labeled the "Old Timers." I had planned to attend the hearing today about Washington Park, but at the last minute, I was asked to work. Therefore, I am writing my thoughts. I live at 27 Warren Ave., and have for 47 years and I am one "Old Timer" that feels the wall has history and memories, it also brings character to the park. Yet I believe the additional parking is necessary and the wall should be removed. Leaving the stonewall entrance way is the best part of the wall and leaves some part of that history. I also understand the baseball diamond is going to relocate further into the park away from the fence in an attempt to slow down the balls that fly into our yards on Warren Ave. After looking at the park drawing, I am not sure it will help my property, as home plate is actually moved closer. It can be dangerous to be in my yard when they are playing. Last year a ball hit a friend's new Mustang in our driveway. Neither the town nor the baseball league stepped forward to fix the damage. Someone should be held responsible. Many years ago, one of our windows was broken from a foul ball and at that time, a coach came over, unasked, to replace the window himself. The residents along first base line have been fortunate that no one has been hurt over the years. It is only a matter of time. We can count on dozens of foul balls (at least-and not two or three, but six, seven or eight dozen) landing in the yard. Only the other day, one crashed into the roof of the room my brother was sitting in. He was reading by a window about ten feet away from where it hit. This foul ball could just as easily have gone through the window. Frankly, given the lack of effort to be a "good neighbor" on the part of any of the parties involved, they missed some legal troubles and considerable expense by only those ten feet. Joanne Gutierrez joanne.gutierrez@verizon.net 4/28/2009 Y'aw Coca C/ LATHAM, LATHAM & LAMOND, P.C. 643 MAIN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS 0 1 667-309 6 WWW.LLLLAW.COM KENNETH C. LATHAM (1939-1996) 0. BRADLEY LATHAM* JOHN T. LAMOND JOSHUA E. LATHAM* CHRISTOPHER M. O. LATHAM *ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN MASSACHUSETTS & NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: (781) 944-0505 FAX: (781) 944-7079 April 28, 2009 Reading Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Liquor License; Atlantic Food Mart, Inc. Arnold Rubin requests that the Board of Selectmen delay taking action on the possible revocation of the liquor license issued to Atlantic Food Mart, Inc. for 45 days. Mr. Rubin has found a buyer to purchase the company's assets. The buyer is poised to file an application with this Board within 45 days for a transfer of the Atlantic liquor license. A short delay in acting on the revocation of this license will not prejudice the Town. The Selectmen do not relinquish their right to revoke the license by delaying such action for 45 days. Mr. Rubin has lost his grocery store business and simply seeks to sell his remaining assets and transfer the liquor license. The contract buyer is Two WBC Manager, LLC. Mark Dickinson is the manager of that company. Mr. Dickinson purchased the landfill from the Town and developed that property into "Walkers Brook Crossing", a developed that we point to with pride. Mark's intention is to establish a package store in a portion of the vacant space at Walkers Brook Crossing that was once occupied by Linens 'n Things. Mark Dickinson has an excellent reputation and an excellent record in his dealings with the Town. He has taken the dump and turned it into a tax revenue source for the Town. He can accomplish projects and does so with the highest ethical standards. His efforts have added approximately $75,000,000 to the Reading tax rolls. The other four exiting package stores in Reading are in the downtown area. Placing this license in another part of Town will provide a reasonable distribution of package store locations. It will provide a convenience for those shopping in that area. It will assist Mr. Dickinson in his efforts to find an appropriate use for a vacant area in his building and keep Walkers Brook a viable destination. While a package store does not have a large staff, having such a retail facility will provide employment during these difficult times. We recognize that the Board will not make a decision at this hearing on the merits of having a package store on Walkers Brook, but allowing a brief delay will assist Mr. Rubin is selling his assets, while allowing full consideration of whether it is appropriate to allow a transfer of the license. Arnold respectfully requests that he be given the same opportunity that he would have had had he found this buyer last October. He simple asks that he be given a few more days. We thank the Board for its consideration of this request. Sincerely, La am, Lat La ond, P.C. ad tham LATHAM LATHAM & LAMOND, P.C. 643 MAIN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS 01867-3096 WWW.LLLLAW.COM KENNETH C. LATHAM (1939-1996) 0. BRADLEY LATHAM* JOHN T. LAMOND JOSHUA E. LATHAM* CHRISTOPHER M. O. LATHAM *ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN MASSACHUSETTS & NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: (781) 944-0505 FAX: (781) 944-7079 April 28, 2009 Reading Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Liquor License; Atlantic Food Mart, Inc. Arnold Rubin requests that the Board of Selectmen delay taking action on the possible revocation of the liquor license issued to Atlantic Food Mart, Inc. for 45 days. Mr. Rubin has found a buyer to purchase the company's assets. The buyer is poised to file an application with this Board within 45 days for a transfer of the Atlantic liquor license. A short delay in acting on the revocation of this license will not prejudice the Town. The Selectmen do not relinquish their right to revoke the license by delaying such action for 45 days. Mr. Rubin has lost his grocery store business and simply seeks to sell his remaining assets and transfer the liquor license. The contract buyer is Two WBC Manager, LLC. Mark Dickinson is the manager of that company. Mr. Dickinson purchased the landfill from the Town and developed that property into "Walkers Brook Crossing", a developed that we point to with pride. Mark's intention is to establish a package store in a portion of the vacant space at Walkers Brook Crossing that was once occupied by Linens 'n Things. Mark Dickinson has an excellent reputation and an excellent record in his dealings with the Town. He has taken the dump and turned it into a tax revenue source for the Town. He can accomplish projects and does so with the highest ethical standards. His efforts have added approximately $75,000,000 to the Reading tax rolls. The other four exiting package stores in Reading are in the downtown area. Placing this license in another part of Town will provide a reasonable distribution of package store locations. It will provide a convenience for those shopping in that area. It will assist Mr. Dickinson in his efforts to find an appropriate use for a vacant area in his building and keep Walkers Brook a viable destination. While a package store does not have a large staff, having such a retail facility will provide employment during these difficult times. We recognize that the Board will not make a decision at this hearing on the merits of having a package store on Walkers Brook, but allowing a brief delay will assist Mr. Rubin is selling his assets, while allowing full consideration of whether it is appropriate to allow a transfer of the license. Arnold respectfully requests that he be given the same opportunity that he would have had had he found this buyer last October. He simple asks that he be given a few more days. We thank the Board for its consideration of this request. Sincerely, La am, Lat La ond, P.C. ad tham _ .7. 61ON-IN SHEET FOR.THE BARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING DATE: NAME ADDRESS (Please print) c- c 4,1v '37 W-a-a" Are Pre /a me L✓: