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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-10 Board of Selectmen PacketPage ] of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 11:35 AM To: Redmond, Glen; Kowalski, Carol; Cormier, Jim Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Section 5.16 -General Bylaws Section 5.15 of the general bylaws prohibits outdoor speakers unless they are used for direct customer assistance or to conduct a specific business transaction. Therefore, all of the speakers at gasoline service stations are in violation of this bylaw to the extent that they are used for music and advertisement. Please come up with a method of enforcement of this bylaw among yourselves, and let me know what we will do to enforce. Pete C Board of Selectmen under Town Manager report G' 2/27/2009 o nltlon Rec C tl *.cate o . Warded to • to is hereby A► Certif1ea E.I-E-~-~,SIt)N xG~~ITI fy ~a nniversary of ti eir 10 A in Celebratlo~ .l 11 2009 on Apr liven this Is t day of April 2009 -Board of Selectmen By the gteadl. ? Marino, Lillian From: Schena, Paula Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:32 PM To: Marino, Lillian Subject: FW: [Bulk] RCTV birthday Paula Schena Office Manager Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 781-942-9043 Fax 781-942-9071 -----Original Message----- From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:29 PM To: Stephen A. Goldy Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: [Bulk] RCTV birthday It seems reasonable - of course that is April Fools day. I'll have Lillian do up something. Pete -----Original Message----- From: Stephen A. Goldy [mailto:sgoldy@sgoldy.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:14 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: [Bulk] RCTV birthday Peter, What are your thoughts? Steve Stephen A. Goldy 42 Berkeley Street, Reading 781-775-5805 (mobile) 7.81-779-1773 (home) stevegoldy.com ----=Original Message----- From: Phil Rushworth [mailto:phil@rctv.org] Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 5:25 PM To: Stephen A. Goldy Subject: [Bulk] RCTV birthday Steve, RCTV's birthday 10th Birthday is April 1st 2009. Would it be possible for the selectmen to do a proclamation celebrating RCTV's birthday? We are having a party that night at the senior center to formally announce the building plans and kick off our capital campaign. Let me know if this is something that might be possible. Thanks Philip Rushworth v Executive Director, RCTV Reading Community TV www.rctv.org f 781-944-8888 TV Made By You! JUSTIN PATRICK MARTEL 19 Sanborn St., Apt. C Reading, MA 01867 PERSONALITY TRAITS Excellent writing ability Diligent work ethic Disciplined Resourceful Phone: (508) 245-6747 E-mail: jpmartel@gmail.com Calm' Friendly & Professional RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Legislative Aide Representative Brad Jones, House Minority Leader, Boston, MA Feb 2006 - Present • Initiate and maintain connections between district municipalities and state government • Manage several databases, including an extensive budget request spreadsheet • Inform local officials of grant opportunities and provide guidance when necessary • Address the unique needs of individual constituents through research, casework and advocacy • Conduct office hours where constituents, lobbyists, local and state officials share various concerns • Represent the House Minority Leader at various meetings, including the 93-95 Interchange Task Force • Cover certain Town Meetings on topics such as the Addison Wesley Smart Growth proposal Undergraduate Accounting Major Stonehill College, North. Easton, MA Sept 2001 - May 2005 • Graduated in May of 2005 with Bachelor of Science B.A. in Accounting • Maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.32 • Coursework in monetary policy, business po'!:~ y, accounting fundamentals, taxation and business law • Selected to participate in a Business Honor Seminar Student of Krav Maga: Israeli Self-Defense System ATA Blackbelt Academy, North. Reading, MA Dec 2006 - Present • Studying under the expert instruction of Master James Kenney • Tactics cover striking, choke defenses, wrist locks, throws, groundwork and defense against weapons • Passed the rigorous 3-hour Level I Test • Participated in a seminar on safety zones, confrontation management and effects of adrenaline • Continuing to pursue advancement in unarmed defensive tactics VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Organizer: Russell J. Crooks Family Medical Fund Hingham Country Club, Hingham, MA Jan 2007 -March 2007 • Helped organize a team to conduct a fundraiser for a Marine Corps Reserve MP undergoing cancer treatment • Assigned duties and roles in fundraising and event activity • Assisted in arrangement of a well-attended event including food, music, raffle, silent auction and public speaking • Collective efforts raised $30,000 in under 3 months Signage & Room Monitor: National Conference of State Legislators BCEC, South Boston, MA • Assisted conference coordinators in general operational duties • Changcd signage for meeting rooms according to workshop days and times • Communicated locations of other volunteers to staff headquarters Workshop Volunteer: Maine Primitive Skills School Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME • Assisted new students in various recognition and awareness drills • Maintained cleanliness of facilities during the 3-day workshop OTHER EXPERIENCE • Coffee Barista for Starbucks in Reading, MA from Nov 2005 - Feb 2006 Management Trainee for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Marlboro, MA from May 2004 - Nov 2005 • HELP Desk Staff for Stonehill College I.T. Department in Easton, MA from Sept 2001 - May 2005 August 2007 April 2007 3 G~ 1 JOHN C. EDSON 38 CHESTNUT ROAD READING, MASSACHUSETTS 01867 OBJECTIVE To obtain the recently opened position of permanent full time police officer in the town of Reading Massachusetts. EDUCATION 1989 Northeastern University, Emergency Medical Technician Course: Certified EMT 1981 Graduated Northeast Metropolitan Regional High School: Automotive Technology USAF Technical Training School: Electrical Power Production Course: 338 hours Generator Trouble Shooting Course: 120 hours MILITARY 1981-1985 United States Air Force - Honorable discharge Electrical Power Production Specialist - Maintained and operated diesel and gasoline electrical generator sets and power plants. ~a EXPERIENCE 1993-PRESENT Owner Edson Custom Builders Reading, Massachusetts General carpentry specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom cabinets, countertops, architectural millwork and fixtures, additons, kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows. MIT Lincoln Labs in house carpenter 1999-2000 RC Griffen Inc. Lynn, Massachusetts 1989-1993 Construction Superintendent Involved in all aspects of on site projects, including site, building and utility layout with the use of blueprints and survey equipment. Extensive inter- action with owners, architect, engineers and subcontractors. Scope of projects: Hogan Tire - New Woburn Store Shore Bank - Market Square, Lynn MIT/Lincoln Labs - Building Roof expansion MIT/Lincoln Labs - Classified Shielded Room Hanscom Air Force Base - Police Station General Electric Medical Center Littleton town Cemetery Building Messiah Church Lynnfield Edson Construction Company -1985-1989 While employed at the company, I had been given increasing project responsibilities and had accomplished each job successfully and on schedule. ~a -l Position Experience 978-834-6677 01) 978423-8266 (C) ntunciCtill ycomcwtnct ?Nicholas A. Metcalf ll al-✓ e- ~-&/7W eoln tr Paramedic 2007-Present Amesbury Fire Department Amesbury, Ma Fire Fighter Paramd're • Firc 5uppreSSicn ` • Paramedic 2003- Present American Medical Response, Newburyport, Ma Emergency 1VMsdical Technician • Paramedic Supervisor • advanced life support to the greater Ncwburyport area and Southern NH • Making sure that all ambulances are ready for day • Malting sun; Lill employees follow the code of conduct Handle any accident or incident reports • Make surw we are servicing areas properly on days I ant working • Handic complaints • Discipline employees if needed educate if not • inter-facility transfers throughout the Merrimack Vallcy and Seacoast- • Make sure that the ambulance I am working is folly stocked and opcmtion at all times during the shift as well as for the on coming shift • Knowledge of the area for quick and effective responses in my service area. 2002-Present Hampton Police Department Hampton, NH Polite Officer • KnowlcdW. of laws. • Knowledge of town ordinances, • Ability to work well the with the public. • Make arrests when a law has been broken. • Knowledge of town for response during an emergency. 1997-2004 Amesbury Fire Department Amesbury, MA Can Flm RlgMer • Responded to structure Arcs in the town and surrounding towns. • Responded to =as of the town in which the hill time fire fthtcrs -needed man- powe to assist them in suppression of a fire or some other form of emergency. • Knowledge, of the equipment and what it is used for. 2/1 'd 53 Brown Avc Amesbury, Mossacliusetts 01913 1999.2002 Gorham Fire Department Gorham, M13 '?TT6Zb6T8LT6:Q1 69isee28L6 3fn9S3a-id,.d A6nes3w :[4oyd c? :80 Eao7 -8I-8~j Live in Flee Fighter a Emergency Medical technician. s In charge of keeping the station clean a Call fire fighter in the town District 5 a Knowledge of the area for response, a Knowledge or my aquiptttetlt. Know how to pump fire engines for fire suppyession_ a Makc sum all equipment is In working condition and test wrckly. • Live with in the station weekdays and every other weekend for duty. Educatim 2006 Elliot r=lospital • Paramedic training 2002 Southern Maine Technical College « Associate Degree Law Uforcement Technology 2U01 Southern Maine Technical College N Associate Degree Fire Science Technology 1999 Amesbury High Schooot 6 Diploma in Gencral P.ducation Spw0al TraIning 2007 Firefighter Recruit Training 2004 Parkland Modica! Center Emergency Mcdical Technician intermediate' Manchester, NH South Portland, ME South Portland, ME Amesbury, MA Stow, MA Detry,NH. 2002 University of New Hampshire Durham, NH Part time Police Of icer certification 2000 Gorham Firc Dcparpnent Gorham, ME Fire Fighter Level l certification =;2,d i7IL62t76T8Lti6:01 69IB3828L6 3riDS3a-3z1IA A.~jnesa4u:wcki-i 2,v:so 6oo2-eT-e*j APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 5, 2009 Economic Development Committee 1 Vacancv Appointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) Sheila Clarke, V. Chr. Russell T. Graham Meghan A. Young-Tafoya; Chr. **John Russell Michele R. Williams Sharon Petersen (Associate) Michelle Ferullo (Associate) George Rio (Associate) Orig. Term Date Expires 536 Haverhill St. (06) 2011 68 Maple Ridge Rd. (06) 2011 40 Oak Street (06) 2010 91 Spruce Road (06) 2009 31 Melbourne Ave. (07) 2010 25 Holly Road (08) 2009 46 Howard Street (08) 2009 11 Estate Lane (08) 2009 Candidates: Kara Fratto George Rio "Indicates desire to change to Associate 3 G1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Term Appointing Authority Number of Members Meetings Three years Board of Selectmen Five members appointed for three year terms so arranged that as near an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. As needed Purpose Develop an Economic Development Strategy consistent with the Master Plan and goals and objectives established by the Board of Selectmen. Work with staff to obtain State and Federal economic developmental grants. Explore the need for and legality of forming a "property based" and/or "business based" Business Improvement District(s) funded by Assessments on all businesses within the individual district(s). Encourage commercial development and office leases of downtown space consistent with the traditional atmosphere of a New England Village Center. Advise the Board of Selectmen, CPDC and any other Town agency or official on matters related to' economic development in the community. Maintain an ongoing dialogue with business owners and owners of major properties on a pro-active basis to understand how the Town can work with them to achieve their plans. v OFReq~-~ Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street ~fs391NC0Rp~P~~O Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager&i.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 VOLUNTEER VACANCY TOWN OF READING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2009 exists on the Economic Development Committee. The purpose of the committee is to develop an economic development strategy consistent with the Master Plan and goals and objectives established by the Board of Selectmen. Interested applicants may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2009 or until the position is filled. N O co { : ) L`) C-) (_l C7 's-s-'r~ T> r,o c:) N O C Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 3:01 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Change to Associate Member of EDC I/c Board of Selectmen Post for full member From: Jack & Peg Russell [mailto:jhrx642@comcast.net] Sent:' Friday, February 13, 2009 2:32 PM To: Town Manager; Kowalski, Carol; Meghan Young Tafoya Subject: Change to Associate Menber of EDC Dear Peter, Carol and Meghan, ~-5 I respectfully request that my full Membership on the Economic Development Committee (term ending. June 2010 --I think) be changed to an Associate Membership effective as soon as you can arrange it. I request this since, due to my frequent travels, I miss many meetings and this has led to quorum problems in the past and may also in the future. I also feel I can contribute just as.effectively as an associate member and allow one of the current associate members have an opportunity at full membership. Please let me know if any other action is required on my part to effect this change. Best regards, Jack Russell v~ -~b 2/13/2009 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: lI ~C@Af Date: (Last) (First) (Middle) t Address: Tel. (Home) 716 9LNT Tel. .(Work) 7V ~Z (lQ :3~_1`76 Cca (Is this number listed?) t~ Occupation: C # of years in Reading: i Are you a registered voter in Rea ing? fee~ e-mail address:- _D C Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Animal Control Appeals Committee Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees. Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm, Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves I-'Economic Development Committee J_Finance Committee Historical Commission 1~ Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Com ttee-,.0 Land Bank Committee ~ CD MBTA Advisory Committee C?~,. am Metropolitan Area Planning Coun4l c :M Mystic Valley Elder Services . Recreation Committee T) y.y.c RMLD Citizens Advisory Board ..F Telecommunications and Tech olo Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Trails Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: AA Pir Uj i r\. iNNa/ lcQ_LNY _A, ck" dbl. d A &0 al. 0 u.~cJ rlLe~-~ 5000 ra c-fnAQ~' 7jV Yt-t.t., wv /-k~ ~5 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: Al a G-c-oR.!r~ A. (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: t hl>- C- r Occupation: ~tt~Et'tGNP 5ERVtCar Date:. 2 ~~~~p 9 Tel. (Home) 7$1-9 2- t f96 TeL (Work)_6'1- Z-l6- ovYS' (Is this number listed?) # of years in Reading:-LL Are you a registered voter in Reading? e-mail address: ~7 l 2 A O( • COY►'~ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) -Animal Control Appeals Committee `Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee --Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees --Board of Health -Board of Registrars -Bylaw Committee -Celebration Committee -Cities for Climate Protection -Commissioner of Trust Funds _Community Planning & Development Comm -Conservation Commission -Constable -Contributory Retirement Board -Council on Aging -Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves /Economic Development Committee -Finance Committee -Historical Commission -Housing Authority -Human Relations Advisory Committee -Land Bank Committee _MBTA Advisory Committee -Metropolitan Area Planning Council -Mystic Valley Elder Services -Recreation Committee _RMLD Citizens Advisory Board -Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee -Town Forest Committee Trails Committee -West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: 0 N ,.s oly Page 2 Application for Appointment to Economic Development Committee Submitted by: George Rio February 23, 2009 I am seeking appointment as a full member to the EDC. I have been serving as an Associate Member to this committee since July 1, 2008. Since that time, I have been assisting the committee as they move forward on a number of interesting, important projects that in the long run will yield measurable, positive results for the town and it's business community. I have an interest in the economic viability of the downtown not only from a resident's perspective but also as a result of my wife and daughter's ownership of Goodhearts Children's Shop. By way of background, I work for BNY Mellon in its Wealth Management business, which provides investment services to high net worth families and individuals. In total, I have worked in this industry for 25 years. My family and I have lived in Reading for 16 years. Thanks you for taking the time to consider my application. 3~~ APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 5, 2009 Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Term: 3 years 1 Vacancy ppointin2 Authority: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) Douglas Cowell Bill Cowie Benjamin T. Ream Vacancy Scott M. Busnach Candidates: Robert Ferrari Orig. Term Date Exp. 958 Main Street (99) 2011 110 Van Norden Rd. (05) 2009 972 Main Street (04) 2010 ( ) 2010 29 Gavin Circle (08) 2011 *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3~ Reading Telecommunications and Technologv Advisorv Committee Term . Three years Annointing Authority Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members Meetings No less than four meetings per year Authority Board of Selectmen - Adopted as Cable TV Advisory Committee on 12/13/94; amended as Reading Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee on June 11, 2002 Purpose To advise the Board of Selectmen on matters of policy related but not limited to the installation, financing, siting, management, and monitoring of Cable Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, Cellular and/or Digital telephone service, and any other emergent technology designed for the same or similar purposes for use within the Town of Reading. Advise the Board of Selectmen on all matters related to the existing Cable TV license, and any subsequent renewals of the license: ♦ hold an annual compliance hearing and monitor the on-going compliance of the current Cable TV licensee with the requirements of the Cable TV contract within the limits of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 166A and the License; ♦ work in conjunction with the company and the local access corporation in governing the use of the public access channel in the Town of Reading; and 0 ensure the coordination of activities of other public organizations and private organizations concerning the use and development of cable programming; ♦ have the responsibility to monitor all aspects of the cable television system in the Town of Reading within the limits of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 166A and the license. ~v 3 OF R$g01~ y Town of Reading d~ Iwo 16 Lowell Street s39 rN~°~4°4P Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams Website: www.readingma.gov TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 VOLUNTEER VACANCY TOWN OF READING TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE A vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2010 exists on the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to advise the Board of Selectmen on matters of policy related but not limited to the installation, financing, siting, management and monitoring of Cable Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, Cellular and/or digital telephone service and any other emergent technology designed for the same or similar purposes for use with the Town of Reading. Interested applicants may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by 5:00 p.m. on August 19, 2008 or until the position is filled. c. vi o w `j LL w _CDC7 If O Q W m r~l °o V-4 3X3 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Doug Cowell [dougcowe11958@hotmaii.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:34 PM To: Schena, Paula; Town Manager Cc: dreid05@gmaii.com; Pitt Crandlemire Subject: FW: Resignation from the TTAC Hi Paula, I received this resignation from Doug today. Also, I have been informed that Pitt Crandlemire is resigning also due to a work conflict of interest. Best regards, Doug Doug Cowell TTAC Chairman Re: Next TTAC Meeting From:Doug Reid (dreid05@gmail.com) Sent: Tue 7/22/08 2:42 AM To: Doug Cowell (dougcowe11958@hotmaii.com) Cc: Bill Connors (bconnors@ci.reading. ma.us); benream@yahoo.com; bcowie0@aol.com Hey guys, hope your summer is going well. I've just taken a new job out of state, subsequently, I think my days with TTAC are done. It's been a great experience and am grateful for being welcomed into the group and enjoyed the meetings. Good luck to you all. Doug Reid Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. Help protect vour•kids. 7/28/2008 2019 FEB 26 PH 1: 56 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: 0 . Date: ~ ct /1 Urrnl 2~, [ (Last) (First) ~j (Middle) Address: W l- f U S 6-4 dcc J Tel. (Home) 1790 y Z7 V9 I Tel. (Work) (o(-7-&6&-6-3 1'7 ( ` co _ (Is this number listed?) Occupation: ~dp.,llu~d c J t,~'").5- 1 (-Z,/i+ # of years in Reading: ~d Are you a registered voter in Reading? `"ICJ e-mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) -Animal Control Appeals Committee -Economic Development Committee Aquatics Advisory Board -Finance Committee -Audit Committee -Historical Commission -Board of Appeals Housing Authority -Board of Cemetery Trustees -Human Relations Advisory Committee -Board of Health -Land Bank Committee -Board of Registrars MBTA Advisory Committee -Bylaw Committee -Metropolitan Area Planning Council -Celebration Committee -Mystic Valley Elder Services Cities for Climate Protection Recreation Committee - - -Commissioner of Trust Funds -:~RMLD Citizens Advisory Board -Community Planning & Development Comm. Telecommunications and Technology -Conservation Commission Advisory Committee -Constable -Town Forest Committee -Contributory Retirement Board -Trails Committee -Council on Aging -West Street Historic District Commission -Cultural Council -Other Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Please outline relevant experience for the position(s sought: ~lm-s ~ A'~F"f . -hym-e2 CO-A~u-2. trnc~ 4-A.~ J, L A-A o e I v4- n A ,,e- 71;4ol 4 6 (0 J b(0navk / l Yl~' t/(e jed cvl t"~ VOL5 cqj -Tc I n<DL~ Gnu 11-~ yi 3 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I, on notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting Warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading: Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street Precinct 2 Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road Precinct 3 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue Precinct 5 Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street Precinct 6 Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street Precinct 7 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue Precinct 8 Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 7, 2009, the date set for the Local Election in this Warrant. I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be published in the Reading Chronicle in the issue of Alan W. Ulrich, Constable A true copy. Attest: Cheryl A. Johnson, Town Clerk ~1. G 1 TOWN WARRANT (Seal) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in the Presidential Primary and Local Elections and Town affairs, to meet in the following place designated for the eight precincts in said Town, namely: Precincts 1, 2, 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 and 8 RMHS Hawkes Field House. Oakland Road TUESDAY, the SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2009 from 7:00 a..m. to 8:00 p.m. to act on the following Articles, viz: ARTICLE 1 To elect by ballot the following Town Officers: A Moderator for one year; One member of the Board of Selectmen for three years; One member of the Board of Assessors for three years; Two members of the Board of Library Trustees for three years; Two members of the Municipal Light Board for three years; Two members of the School Committee for three years; and Sixty five Town Meeting Members shall be elected to represent each of the following precincts: Precinct 1 Eight members for three years; Precinct 2 Eight members for three years; one member for one year; Precinct 3 Eight members for three years; Precinct 4 Eight members for three years; Precinct 5 Eight members for three years; Precinct 6 Eight members for three years; Precinct 7 Eight members for three years; and Precinct 8 Eight members for three years. QUESTION 1 Shall the Board of Selectmen be granted the authority to issue licenses for the sale of all alcohol beverages to be consumed on the premises to restaurants with a seating capacity of less than 100 persons? Yes No Summarv: Currently, the Board, of Selectmen may only issue an all alcohol beverage license to a restaurant that has a seating capacity of not less than 100 persons. An affirmative vote under this question would permit the Board to issue all alcoholic beverage licenses to those restaurants that do not meet the minimum seating capacity for 100 patrons. The Board believes that such a reduction will benefit smaller restaurants in Town. The license will be subject to rules and regulations established by the Board of Selectmen as well as all other provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138. Approval of this measure will not change the total number of restaurant licenses (all alcoholic or wine and malt) that can be issued in the Town. 2 A av and to meet at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading on MONDAY, the TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 2009 at seven-thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following Articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter. ARTICLE 2 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant, Treasurer-Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning & Development Commission, Town Manager and any other Official, Board or Special Committee. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 3 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special Committees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2009 - FY 2018 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 11 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 28, 2008, as amended under Article 4 of the November 10, 2008 Subsequent Town Meeting; and to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, as the result of any such amended votes for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year 2009 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to approve the FY 2010 - FY 2019 Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen U" tA 3 ARTICLE 8 To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing, whether in anticipation of reimbursement from the State under Chapter 44, Section 6, Massachusetts General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for highway projects in accordance with Chapter 90, Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or exchange, or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, various items of Town tangible property, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125;000) from the sale of real estate fund for the purpose of designing a building or buildings to replace the present service building in the Laurel Hill Cemetery including but not limited to design specifications, test borings, surveying and any other items incidental thereto, said funds to be expended by and under the direction of the Town Manager, and that the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Cemetery Trustees ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize revolving funds for certain Town Departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 with the receipts, as specified, credited to each fund, the purposes, as listed, for which each fund may be spent, the maximum amount that may be spent from each fund for the fiscal year, and the disposition of the balance of each fund at fiscal year end. Revolving Spending Revenue Allowed Expenditure Year End Account Authority Source Expenses Limits Balance Consulting and engineering Fees As provided services for the for in Reading review of designs $25 000 Conservation General Bylaws and engineering , Available Commission Section 5.7, work for the for Consulting Conservation Wetlands protection of expenditure Fees Commission Protection wetlands. next year Legal, oversight and inspection, plan Building review, initial Plumbing, Wiring, property appraisals Gas and other and appeals, permits for the Community $200,000 Walkers Brook Services general Crossing, management, Available Inspection Archstone and landfill monitoring for Revolving Town Johnson Woods costs, curb expenditure Fund Manager developments sidewalks and next year 4 pedestrian safety improvements, records archiving and other project related costs. Vaccines, materials for screening clinics and clinical supply costs, medical equipment and $25,000 supplies, Available Public Health Clinic fees and immunizations, for Clinics and Board of third party educational expenditure Services Health reimbursements materials next year Acquire Library Available Library Library Charges for lost materials to replace for 000 $15 Materials Director and or damaged lost or damaged , expenditure Replacement Trustees Library materials items next year Utilities and all Available Mattera other maintenance 000 for $10 Cabin Recreation and operating , expenditure Operating Administrator Rental Fees expenses next year or take any ot her action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to establish a stabilization fund, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 13 To see what sum the Town will vote to transfer to the Water Enterprise Fund, sums of money received during FY 2009 and which may be received in subsequent years as a 'result of the settlement of the so-called MTBE litigation, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to determine how much money the Town will appropriate by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, for the operation of the Town and its government for Fiscal Year 2010 beginning July 1, 2009, or take any other action with respect thereto. Finance Committee ARTICLE 15 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of making energy and water conservation and similar improvements to Town owned properties, including the costs of consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools and the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the School Committee, Board of Selectmen, Superintendent of Schools, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a s ~ a~ grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said energy and water conservation improvements; and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, or take any other action with respect thereto. School Committee ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Reading General Bylaws, Article 3, Section 3.1 Board of Selectmen, by adding a new section as follows: 3.1.2 Whenever a decision of Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals or conveyance of land, or any interest therein, Town for nominal consideration, the Board conveyance on behalf of the Town or take any other action with respect thereto. the Community Development and Planning Conservation Commission provides for the including but not limited to easements, to the of Selectmen is authorized to accept said Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following bylaw as Section 5.5.10 of the Reading General Bylaws: Section 5.5. 10 - Public Consemation of Marijuana or Tetrahvdrocannabinol No person shall smoke, ingest or otherwise use or consume marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in G.L. c. 94C, 1, as amended) while in or upon any street, sidewalk, public way, footway, passageway, stairs, bridge, park, playground, beach, recreation area, boat landing, public building, school house, school grounds, cemetery, parking lot or any area owned by or under the control of the Town; or in or upon any bus or other passenger conveyance operated by a common carrier, or in any place accessible to the public. This bylaw may be enforced through any lawful means in law or in equity including but not limited to enforcement by criminal indictment or complaint pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §21, or by noncriminal disposition pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §21 D, by the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, or their duly authorized agents or any Police Officer. The fine for violation of this bylaw shall be Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each offense. Any penalty imposed under this bylaw shall be in addition to any civil penalty imposed under G.L. c. 94C, §32L, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Reading Zoning By- Laws as follows: (words in italics denotes new language) To amend Section 5.1.2, Table of Dimensional Controls, to reduce the minimum front yard setback in the Business-A Zoning District from fifty (50) feet to fifteen (15) feet for one or two family dwellings, apartments, and other permitted principal uses; and 6 A a~° To amend Section 4.9.7.2.b so that the By-Law provision reads as follows: "The minimum front, side and rear yard requirements shall be the same as in the underlying districts except that the minimum front yard set-back may be as little as 30 feet if there is no parking in the front yard and except in the Business A district the front yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet for one or two family dwellings, apartments, and other permitted principal uses", or to take any other action with respect thereto Community Planning and Development Commission ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to amend Paragraph a. of Section 4.9.7.2. of the Reading Zoning By-Laws, by inserting the parenthetical words, "(other than financial institution and/or pharmacy drive-thru uses)", after the words "drive-thru uses", so that Paragraph a. of Section 4.9.7.2 reads as follows: a. Within a PUD-B Overlay District, any portion of land that is within the underlying Business A District or within 30 feet of the underlying Business A District zoning boundary line may be used for those various uses allowed within the underlying Business A District, excepting that Automotive Uses and enclosed storage as a primary use as listed in the Table of Uses in Section 4.2.2 (Table of Uses), and fast food restaurant or drive-thru uses (other than financial institution and/or pharmacy drive-thru uses) shall not be allowed. Or take any other action with respect thereto. Community Planning and Development Commission ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, to declare the seats of certain Town Meeting Members to be vacant and remove certain described persons from their position as Town Meeting Members for failure to take the oath of office within 30 days following the notice of election or for failure to attend one half or more of the Town Meeting sessions during the previous year, or take any other action with respect thereto: Precinct 1 Mark L. Dockser Jane M. Spano Precinct 2 Mary Frances Grimmer George A. Snow Precinct 3 David A. Craven Albert Garbarino Catherine L. Martin John Michael O'Leary Kathleen M. Tibbetts Precinct 4 Paul J. Baratta Precinct 5 Frederick S. Shaffer Precinct 7 C. Ellen Commito Precinct 8 Andrew Patrick Murphy Board of Selectmen 7 Vb and you.are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1) public place in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 7, 2009, the date set for the Election in said Warrant, and to publish this Warrant in a newspaper published in the Town, or providing in a manner such as electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting. Given under our hands this 10th day of March, 2009. Stephen A. Goldy, Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James E. Bonazoli, Secretary Camille W. Anthony Richard W. Schubert SELECTMEN OF READING Alan W. Ulrich, Constable 8 a~ h Page 1 of 2 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, 'February 26, 2009 3:24 PM To: Kathryn M. Greenfield Cc: Kowalski, Carol; Schena, Paula Subject: RE: BOS meeting Hi Cathy. The questions that the Board of Selectmen have (to the extent that I know them) are: • If properties are proposed to be added to the inventory, how does that happen? Is it just up to the HC? Is there a public hearing? Notice to the property owners? What is the right of appeal to a property being added to the inventory? Who would enjoy that right of appeal? The owner? An abutter? The Town? • If a property is added, does it have the same protection and the same potential delay as those that are currently on the inventory? What if any connection is there between the inventory and existing or potential zoning? What are the criteria for adding properties on the inventory? Are they as spelled out in the demolition delay bylaw? Or are there others that could be considered? The Board of Selectmen has delegated the signing of grant applications to the Town Manager, so I'd rather we spent the time on the demolition delay bylaw issues. See you Tuesday night. Pete From: Kathryn M. Greenfield [mailto:kgreenfield@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 2:57 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Kowalski, Carol Subject: Re: BOS meeting Carol and Peter. I don't understand what the Board's question is with respect to demolition delay. Any properties added to the Inventory would be subject to demolition delay. I just want to fully understand what they are looking to understand, so we will come prepared. We are posted for a meeting that night. It is our monthly meeting. Also the Grant application needs to, be signed by the BOS chairman, so i suppose that would be a good time to get that done. He also has to sign some other certifications, etc. that are in the packet. Peter, if you would like to review the certifications that need to be signed, Carol has them as part of the Full Application packet that was sent electronically from MHC. I'm sure they are pretty standard. Other pages may not be ready until that night, as RHC will be voting on some items that will effect the final application. Thanks. Kathy Original Message From: Kowalski. Carol To: kareenfield(a)comcast. net Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 2:22 PM Subject: FW: BOS meeting 2/27/2009 N~. Page 2 of 2 Kathy, Would you distribute this to the Commission, please, for the Town Manager? (I should get the Commission members email addresses. Have you asked the Town to make an email distribution link to members from the website?) Thanks, Carol Historical Commission The Board of Selectmen has on its agenda for the March 3 meeting the issue of the Demolition Delay bylaw, and how additions of properties to the inventory would work with respect to this. This item is scheduled for approximately 8:15. The Board of Selectmen looks forward to seeing you there. If you are going to have a quorum you should have this meeting posted. Pete Hechenbleikner by u 2/27/2009 5.13 Demolition of Structures of Potential Historical Significance 5.13.1 The purpose of this Bylaw is to preserve and protect historically significant structures within the Town which reflect or constitute distinctive features of the architectural, cultural, economic, political or social history of the Town and to encourage owners of such structures to seek out persons who might be willing to purchase, preserve, rehabilitate or restore such structures rather than demolish them. To achieve these purposes, the Reading Historical Commission is empowered to advise the Building Inspector with respect to the issuance of pen-nits for demolition of such historically significant structures. The issuance of demolition permits for such historically significant structures is regulated as provided in this Bylaw. 5.13.2 Definitions 5.13.2.1 Business Dav: A day which is not a legal municipal holiday, Saturday or Sunday. 5.13.2.2 Demolition: Any act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a structure or commencing the work of total or substantial destruction with the intent of completing the same. 5.13.2.3 Emergencv Demolition: In the event of an imminent danger to the safety of the public, nothing in this Bylaw shall restrict the Building Inspector from immediately ordering the demolition of any structure or any part thereof. 5.13.2.4 Potentiallv SiLynificant Structure: Any structure or a portion of a structure that: Is listed on, or is within an area listed on, the National Register of Historic Places, the Massachusetts Historical Register or Historic Places, or is the subject of a pending application for listing on said registers or; b. Is included in the Historical and Architectural Inventory, as of September 1, 1995, maintained by the Reading Historical Commission or structures for which complete historical and architectural survey forms may be pending as of that date or; Has been determined by an affirmative vote of at least four (4) members of the Commission to be historically or architecturally significant in terms of period, style, method of building construction or association with a significant architect, builder or resident either by itself or as part of a group of buildings, provided that the owner of such a structure and the Building Inspector have been notified in Editor's Note: So in original. Apparently should be, "of." General Bylaws 66 Amended through. July 2007 hand or by certified mail at least thirty (30) days prior to such vote. 5.13.2.5 Preferablv Preserved Historic Structure: Any historically significant structure which is determined by the Commission to be in the public interest to preserve because of the important contribution made by such structure to the historical and/or cultural resources of the Town. 5.13.2.6 Commission: The Reading Historical Commission. 5.13.2.7 Structure: Materials assembled at a fixed location to give support or shelter, such as a building, framework, wall, tent, reviewing stand, platform or the like. 5.13.3 Procedures 5.13.3.1 The Commission will provide a listing of Potentially Significant Structures to the Building Inspector. This list is subject to the following criteria and periodic modification: Criteria for Potentially Significant Structures: a. The structure is determined to be importantly associated with one or more historic persons or events, or b. Is determined to be associated with the broad architectural, cultural, economic or social history of the Town or Commonwealth, or C. The structure is defined in Definition 5.13.2.4 as a Potentially Significant Structure. 5.13.3.2 Upon the receipt of a completed application form for a Demolition Permit for a Potentially Significant Structure, the Building Inspector shall immediately forward a copy thereof to the Commission for review. 5.13.3.3 Within fourteen (14) days of the date upon which the Commission receives the demolition application, the Commission shall make an Initial Determination that is: a. Positive if the structure is historically inventoried, or in the process of being inventoried or determined by the Commission to have historic significance, or b. Negative if the Initial Determination is negative, the property is no longer subject to tlus Bylaw, and the Building Inspector may act on the Demolition Permit. 5.13.3.4 If the Initial Determination is positive, the Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application within twenty-one General Bylaws 67 Amended through July 2007 V (21) days of the Initial Determination and shall give public notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing in a local newspaper at least fourteen (14) days before said hearing; at least seven (7) days before said hearing, the Commission shall mail a copy of said. notice to the applicant, to the owner(s) of all property deemed by the Commission to be affected thereby as they appear on the most recent local tax list, and to such other persons as the Commission shall deem entitled to notice. The Commission may require that the applicant maintain on the property, which is the subject of a Demolition Permit application, a notice in a form designated by the Commission, visible from the nearest public way, of any hearing on the subject matter of such application. The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with the mailing, posting or publishing of the required notices. No less than five (5) business days before the public hearing, the applicant shall submit three (3) copies of a demolition plan which shall include the following: a. An assessor's map or plot plan showing the location of the structure to be demolished on its property with reference to the neighboring properties; b. Photographs of all facade elevations; c. A description of the structure to be demolished; d. The reasons for the proposed demolition and data supporting said reason; e. A brief description of the proposed reuse of the property on which the structure to be demolished is located. 5.13.3.5 If, after the close of such hearing, the Commission determines that the demolition of the Potentially Significant Structure would not be detrimental to the historical or architectural heritage or resources of the Town, the Commission shall so notify the Building Inspector within fifteen (15) business days of the conclusion of the hearing. Upon receipt of such notification, or after the expiration of the fifteen (15) days, the Building Inspector may act on the Demolition Permit if he has not received notification from the Commission. 5.13.3.6 If the Commission determines that the demolition of the Potentially Significant Structure would be detrimental to the historical or architectural heritage or resources of the Town, such stricture shall be considered a Preferably Preserved Historic Structure. The Commission shall so advise the applicant and the Building Inspector, and a Demolition Permit may be delayed up to twelve (12) months after the conclusion of General Bylaws 68 Amended through July 2007 ~bs the hearing during which time alternatives to demolition shall be considered. The Commission shall offer the owner information about options other than demolition, such as resources in the preservation field, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the Town Planner, and other interested parties that might provide assistance in preservation, funding and/or adaptive reuse. 5.13.3.7 Responsibility of Owner/Applicant The owner of record shall be responsible for participating in the investigation of options to demolition by actively seeking alternatives with the Commission and any interested parties, by providing any necessary information, by allowing reasonable access to the property, and by securing the premises. 5.13.4 Release of Delav Enforcement Notwithstanding the preceding section of this Bylaw, the Building Inspector may issue a Demolition Permit for a Preferably Preserved Historic Stricture at any time after receipt of written advice from the Commission to the effect that either; a. The Commission is satisfied that there is no reasonable likelihood that either the owner or some other person or group is willing to purchase, preserve, rehabilitate or restore such building; or b. The Commission is satisfied that during the delay period the owner has made continuing, bona fide and reasonable efforts to locate a purchaser to preserve, rehabilitate and restore the subject structure, and that such efforts have been unsuccessful. As a condition of releasing the delay enforcement, the Commission may require the applicant to submit measured drawings or other documentation for the Town's historic records. 5.13.5 Emereenev Demolition Nothing in this Section shall be construed to derogate in any way fiom the authority of the Building Inspector derived from Chapter. 143 of the General Laws. However, before acting pursuant to that Chapter, the Building Inspector shall make every reasonable effort to infonn the Chairperson of the Commission of his intentions to cause demolition before he initiates same. 5.13.6 Enforcement and Remedies 5.13.6.1 In the event a structure governed by this Bylaw is demolished in violation of this Bylaw, then no building permit shall be issued for the premises for a period of two (2) years after the date of such demolition. As used herein "premises" includes the parcel of land upon which the demolished structure was located and all adjoining parcels of land under common ownership or control. General Bylaws 69 Amended through July 2007 .b- 6J9~INCOR4 Pr Code of Conduct for Town of Reading Committees Whose Members are Appointed by the Reading Board of Selectmen or the Reading Town Manager A member of any Committee who has been appointed by the Board of Selectmen or the Town Manager to that position is expected to comply with the following Code of Conduct. 1. Realize that his or her function is to follow the mission statement of the Committee. 2. Realize that he or she is one of a team and should abide by all decisions of the Committee once they are made. 3. Be well informed concerning the duties and responsibilities of the Committee. 4. Remember that he or she represents the entire community at all times. 5. Accepting the role of a Committee member is a means of unselfish service, not to benefit personally or politically from his or her Committee activities. 6. Abide by the ethics guidelines established by the State. 7. Abide by all policies established by the Board of Selectmen, especially the email communications policy. 8. Request assistance from Town staff only through the staff person assigned to the Committee. 9. Not make statements or promises of how he or she will vote on matters that will come before the Committee until he or she has had an opportunity to hear the pros and cons of the issue during a public meeting of the Committee. 10. Make decisions only after all facts on a question have been presented and discussed. 11. Refrain from communicating the position of the Committee to reporters or state officials unless the full Committee has previously agreed on both the position and the language of the statement conveying the statement. 12. Treat with respect all members of the Committee despite differences of opinion. 13. Never publicly criticize an employee of the Town. Concerns about staff performance should only be made to the Town Manager through private conversation. 14. Insure that any materials or information provided to a Committee member from Town staff should be made available to all Committee members. 15. If circumstances change so that meeting attendance on a regular basis becomes difficult, the Committee member will offer his or her resignation to the Board, so that someone who can regularly attend meetings can be selected by the Board. Adopted by the Board of Selectmen ~c~ 4 ( C. k, G N AccCp T THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ~MEN EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION x DEVAL L. PATRICK GOVERNOR TIMOTHY P. MURRAY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR iV JAMES A. ALOISI JR. E3 SECRETARY G7 February 17, 2009 fV Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager c Town Hall %.n 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: We were sorry to learn that the Town of Reading is unable to provide the required local match for the "Reading Rocket" shuttle service, which was approved under the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization's Suburban Mobility Program. Unfortunately, we are not able to reserve the funding in case the town revives the project at a later time, because we must use the money for other projects that have their local match in place. However, this action will not have an adverse effect on the shuttle service's chances for future funding if the Town of Reading resubmits an application to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization. If you have any questions, you may contact Cathy Lynds, Manager of Sustainable Transportation, at (617) 973-7638. Thank you for your interest in improving transportation services. Sincerely, avid J. Mohler Deputy Secretary for Planning gQ TEN PARK PLAZA, BOSTON, MA 02116-3969 TELEPHONE: (617) 973-7000 • TELEFAX: (617) 973-8031 TDD: (617) 973-7306 • WVWV.MASS.GOV/EOT February 25, 2009 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Mark J. Cavanagh Executive Director Massachusetts State Lottery Commission 60 Columbian Street Braintree, MA 02184-1738 Dear Mr. Cavanagh: L/ c, .a Stephen A. Goldy, Chairman Ben Tafoya, V. Chairman James E. Bonazoli, Secretary Camille W. Anthony Richard W. Schubert BOARD OF SELECTMEN (781) 942-9043 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us At its meeting on February 24, 2009, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to object to the applicant J K'S Market, 212 Main Street, Reading; Massachusetts to have a monitor to display the "KENO To Go" game in the store. The Board of Selectmen objects to this provision not only for this location, but for any other location in the community. What is especially disturbing about this application is that the ability to have an in store "KENO To Go." monitor is completely contrary to representations made by the lottery Commission when the KENO To Go game was introduced. The Town of Reading had a very clear understanding directly from the Lottery Commission that for the "KENO To Go". game, the players would not be able to determine whether or not they won the game in.the place where the "KENO To Go" tickets were sold. They would have to go home; or go to another location to determine this. In fact, we were also told that there would be no WiFi capability to access the game results from a PDA or lap top computer in the "KENO To Go" locations. Now, a short time after the Town agreed to. allow "KENO To Go" games in the community those previous representations appear to be violated. This is very disappointing to this community, and I'm sure to others who relied on the same representation. Thank you for taking the Town's concerns into consideration and we understand that based on this objection that the in store "KENO To Go" monitor will not be permitted. Sincerely, S ephen A. Goldy, Chairman Board of Selectmen PIH/ps cc: Charles McIntyre, General Counsel Massachusetts State Lottery Commission 60 Cofumd ian street Braintree, Massachusetts 02184-1 W Licensing Fax' (781) 849-5656 0 TIMOTHY P. CAHILL MARK J. CAVZVAGH Treasurer and *eeiver Generaf Executive DQWr v February 13, 2N9 ,w o* Town of Reading Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Sir/Madam: The Massachusetts State Lottery is offering certain KENO To Go agents in your community, the opportunity to receive a KENO monitor to display the game. In accordance with M.G.L. c 10 section 27A, as amended, you are hereby notified that a monitor will be offered to existing KENO To Go agents as listed below: J K'S MARKET 212 MAIN ST READING, MA 01867 If you object, you must do so, in writing, within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this letter. Please address your written objection to Charles McIntyre, General Counsel, Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 60 Columbian Street, Braintree, MA 02184. Should you have any questions regarding this program or any other issues relative to the Lottery please call me at 781-849-5555. I look forward to working with you as the Lottery continues its efforts to support the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth. Cc j -I~' -aq Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested: 7007 0220 0002 1754 8498 C Ac lv' C (12-08) Supporting the 351 Cities and Towns of Massachusetts C ge-1 JG~'J • 1NCORQ~~,' Jainew IV Cormier. Cbi l'rf Polire March 2, 2009 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 15 Union Street, Reading, A-Lissachsetts 01.867 Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781-944-1212 l+ax: 781-944-2893 E-Mail: Xormier&i.reading.ma.us Peter Hechenbleilaner, Town Manger 16 Lowell St. Reading, MA Peter, Regarding the upcoming meetings with our legislators I have summarized 5 points that are especially important to local Law Enforcement. Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) funding. In the Governor's Budget he has proposed an alternative funding source for the MPTC. Funding for police training in the commonwealth has been in the 3 - 4 million dollar range. This is severely under funded and is routinely the subject of cuts. We agree with the Governor that an alternative external funding source would be the best alternative for sustainable, quality police training. The Chiefs agree that the Governor's proposal is not the only alternative and would be supportive of other options that provide a sustainable external funding source. ( I have attached a document that outlines the need) Quinn Bill funding, This fiunding directly impacts officer's paychecks. If the program needs reforming or adjusting then make long tern sustainable changes to the system. Short term, not funding the program doesn't eliminate the inherent issues; it potentially creates more issues for communities and their employees by changing the rules mid stream. Community Policing Grants. In the Governor's budget, Community Policing grants have been eliminated. This money is extremely helpful in assisting Police Departments to provide important services and programs that they would not be able to otherwise. In Reading we use this money for Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) programs, Citizen Police Academies, augmentation of traffic enforcements, drug investigations, and patrols at identified areas and events that are identified as community important. House Docket, No. 31. This act amends MGL Chapter 40 section, 41 and identifies and defines Law Enforcement Councils as viable agencies for mutual aid agreements. FC) Pension Reform, the Chiefs don't oppose pension reform. We ask that it be planned, long term, sustainable reform, and that it not directly impact those people who have been working and planning their entire careers to succeed in their chosen profession. If there are going to be caps that are limiting on current expectations, the potential vacuum at the top of law enforcement agencies could be dramatic. Many top law enforcement leaders are preparing to immediately leave their positions so as to preserve their current pensions. Also, the ability to attract talented leaders to the top levels to fill the void would be impacted and hindered. I will be sending this memo to the legislators so they are aware of these concerns. I would be happy to address or speak about these issues at any future meetings we have. Thank you, Chief James W. Cormier Chief of Police Page 1 of 1 C r3o Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, February-25, 2009 10:35 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cormier, Jim; McIntire, Ted; Zambouras, George; Lee, Michael Subject: signal - Woburn at Lowell The Parking, Traffic, and Transportation task Force has reviewed the suggestion made by members of the Board of Selectmen that the old signal at Woburn and Lowell be removed or inactivated immediately. The Police Department particularly was concerned that if this were done, the safety of the intersection during this construction phase could be compromised because the definition of parts of the intersection are not completed, and the temporary stop signs on Lowell street are not well enough located to ensure safety of this intersection at this time. We understand the Board of Selectmen interest in having these signals removed as soon as practical. Pete I/c Board of Selectmen ~0~- 2/25/2009 Page 1 of 1 qc,3 os Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:47 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Tux Shop A question about this issue was asked at the Board of Selectmen meeting. Pete I/c Board of Selectmen From: Kowalski, Carol Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 1:19 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Redmond, Glen Subject: RE: Tux Shop Yes. A hearing with the ZBA was opened and is pending (continued) for a Special Permit to tear down and rebuild a non-conforming structure on the same footprint/location. (The Perfecto's Caf6 site plan that we all wish was sited better on the lot.) Carol Carol Kowalski AICP Community Services Director/Town Planner Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 (781) 942 - 6612 From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 10:08 AM To: Kowalski, Carol Subject: Tux Shop Is there a hearing on the demolition of this building? Pete 2/27/2009 Page 1 of 1 L-1 C 3oS Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 2:35 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Volunteer fundraising Seminar Attachments: invitation letter.doc; Holding a Fundraiser.doc I/c Board of Selectmen From: Ramdin, Larry Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 2:31 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Kowalski, Carol; Barbara Meade; Barbara Meade; Colleen Seferian; David Mitchell Singer Subject: Volunteer fundraising Seminar The volunteer group fundraising seminar is being held on March 19, in the Community service room. I will also be participating in Camille Anthony's Cable tv show and will be discussing Food Safety in the home, in summer we also hope to do an outdoor cooking food safety seminar segment. Additionally, I am planning a full Food safety seminar for Volunteer groups. The draft agenda and invitation is attached 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. 9 1 , 2/27/2009 Town of Reading BOARD OF HEALTH 16 Lowell Street Phone: (781) 942-9061 Reading, MA 01867-2683 Fax: itel)www.90feadinLy.ma.us February 26, 2009 Dear Volunteer Club Leader, You are invited to attend a seminar entitled: Holding a Fundraiser? How can we help and what do we need? on March 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Community Meeting Room Reading Police Station The Seminar will address the permitting process for holding fundraisers and guidance on requesting the use of town facilities. We will address: - Health Permits - Use of school buildings and public parks - Fire regulations for tents and propane use - Holding raffles - Police and Fire Details Street Closure Your attendance is requested, if you have specific questions that you would like answered, please feel free to e-mail them to me, with your RSVP at lramdin(a_,ci.readin2.rima.us. Yours truly Larry Ramdin Health Services Administrator 8 b1 Holding a Fundraiser? How can we help and what do we need? Introductions and welcome Facilities Dept • Requirements. for using Town Facilities Recreation Department • . How do we get approval to use fields and other recreation facilities Town Clerk • Raffles Police • When is a detail needed and how do I arrange for one? • Street Closures • Raffles Fire • Fire Safety Permits • Occupancy requirements • Fire Details Health Department • Temporary Food permits ® Portable toilets/Trash disposal 8 t3 Order 02-1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 9:06 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Order 09-2 Response to Car or House Lockouts Attachments: image001.png I/c Board of Selectmen From: Avery, Vicki Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:40 AM To: Reading - All Employees Subject: FW: Order 09-2 Response to Car or House Lockouts FYI From: Burns, Greg Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 4:40 PM To: Reading - All Fire Department; Reading - Police Dispatchers Subject: Order 09-2 Response to Car or House Lockouts Page 1 of 2 ~/G d oS Please review, The Reading Fire Department will. not respond to routine car lock outs. Exceptions are noted in the policy. Chief HEADQUARTERS READING FIRE DEPARTMENT a ~Y Reading, Massachusetts 01867 G r G GREGORY J. BURNS, Chief 757 Main Street BUS. Phone: 781-942-9181 STA. Phone: 781-944-3132 Fax: 781-942-9114 Order 09-2 TO: All Personnel DATE: February 27, 2009 SUBJECT: S.O.G. Number 4, Dispatch Procedure Manual The Dispatch Procedure Manual Standard Operating Guideline Number 4, section 4.09.07 has been revised. Effective March 1, 2009, the Department will no longer respond to calls for motor vehicle 89 3/3/2009 Order 02-1 Page 2 of 2 lockouts with the exception of those incidents outlined in section 4.09.7. The current revision for S.O.G. 4 is now N. Section 4.09.8 shall read as follows: 4.09.8: CAR OR HOUSE LOCKOUTS Upon the receipt of a car lockout the Dispatcher will assist the caller in obtaining a private contractor to unlock the vehicle. Exceptions to this procedure are as follow: 1) A child is locked inside the car. 2) The car or vehicle is parked a fueling station pump with. the motor running. 3) Other extenuating circumstances consult the Officer in Charge prior to dispatch. An example of an extenuating circumstance would be a situation that could impact the welfare of a person such as the need to transport a person for non emergent medical attention. Upon the receipt of a report of a child locked inside a house, room, car or other container the response shall be as follows: Procedure: Station 1 district: 1) Dispatch Ladder 1. Station 2 district: 1) Dispatch district Engine (if unavailable Ladder 1). Per Order Gregory J. Burns Chief of Department 3/3/2009 sp';