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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-10 Board of Selectmen PacketSchena, Paula From: Reading - Selectmen Sent: ' Thursday, January 22, 2009 4:24 PM To: Tom Ryan Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: snow plowing Dear Tom: 4/c- toob1•G Thank you for sending an email to the Board of Selectmen. The Board has adopted a policy of not sending substantive responses to emails in order to try to stay in compliance with the Commonwealth's open meeting law which prohibits policy discussions by the Board outside of an open public meeting. Please understand that the Board values your input on issues and your correspondence will be included in the materials circulated to the Board prior to its next meeting and it is available as part of the public record. The Board members will have a chance to comment during an upcoming public meeting. If you want to have a personal discussion of the issue with a member of the Board, we hold "office" hours in Reading Town Hall before the first regularly scheduled meeting of each month at 6:30 PM in the first floor conference room. The next office hour is on February 10, and Camille Anthony will be present. The Town Manager has advised the Board of Selectmen, as was the case last time you raised the issue, that in heavy snowfall situations with narrow tree lawns, there is sometimes no choice but to blow snow onto abutting properties. The Town does not get complaints on this practice which has been in place for a number of years. Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen. James Bonazoli Secretary Reading Board of Selectmen 1/c Board of Selectmen From: Tom Ryan [mailto:tobus111@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:48 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: tobus111@verizon.net Subject: snow plowing March 9, 2005 1 wrote to the Board of Selectmen questioning why the sidewalk machine blows sand, salt, and dirt on my lawn. At that time I suggested the driver direct the snow onto the tree lawn. Since it is a violation for anyone to throw snow onto the street and the sidewalk, why is it OK for the operator to direct the snow onto lawns? Pleas address this issue. (Do not study the issue.) Thomas J. Ryan 87. Dana Road Reading, MA 01867 1/23/2009 (781) 944-2544 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2, 2009 Animal Control Appeals Committee 1 Vacancv Appointine Authority Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) James Bonazoli Tina Ohlson Susan Giacalone Orig. Date 100 Grove Street (06) 200 Forest Street (08) 9 Orchard Park Drive (09) Term moires 2010 2~. 2011 2009 Candidates: John M. Miles 3a( ANIMAL CONTROL APPEALS COMMITTEE Term Three years Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Three members, all Reading residents, none of whom can be employees of the Town, appointed to three-year overlapping terms. At least one of the three members must be a dog owner. Meetings As needed Authority Town Meeting Purpose The Animal Control Appeals Committees shall hold public hearings and make decisions on any vicious dog declaration under Section 5.6.6 of the General Bylaws. 3 a~ RECEIVED TOWN. CLERK FADING. MASS, S/ O D IISSIONS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEE Name: 7~_r„r M Date: 24P`'~3~lOtt' 98 (Last) (First) (Middle) + S' &3 w e% T S f v .c 40- Tel. (home) ?F/- 7 7 y- J .l""`9 v Address: ^ Tel. (Work) 4v 7 G.2 4 -..ar 3 ~ (Is this number listed?) Occupation: C v-,~.m ,..eta 1 ,~.ves 4 i a a 4* # of years in Reading: 3 Are you a registered voter in Reading?,Y-eS e-mail address;-31 cl,1Xx i ""J ao• co Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. tach a resume if available.) (A t 'r.imal Control Appeals Committee C -Economic Development Committee J -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: vc,.,wa a, c{oS a.•••c1 ea,:.ee.r~..,,~ d d.~►trrla.~ N!~'./9t~s. 30,3- APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2, 2009 Economic Development Committee 1 Vacanev AppointinLy Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) Sheila Clarke, V. Chr. Russell T. Graham Vacancy Meghan A. Young-Tafoya, Chr. John Russell Michele R. Williams (Assoc.) Sharon Petersen (Associate) Michelle Ferullo (Associate) George Rio (Associate) Orig. Term Date Expires 536 Haverhill St. (06) 2011 68 Maple Ridge Rd. (06) 2011 ( ) 2010 40 Oak Street (06) 2010 91 Spruce Road (06) 2009 31 Melbourne Ave. (07) 2009 25 Holly Road (08) 2009 46 Howard Street (08) 2009 11 Estate Lane (08) 2009 Candidates: Michele Williams 3J~ 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. ,~y 3 RECEIVED TOWN CLERK OARDS/COMMITTEES/COIi Y[ISSI~~1t~ D 114 G, M A S . APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO B S M C k e d e, I/YI \A1 I 0141 Date: P It T Name: 1 A , , (Last) (First) (Middle) ~0~ ✓ Address: :5t U 1 &I b o uv YI c. Ave Tel. (Home) -7$1 Tel. (Work) TrL @- - ~b10 (Is this number listed?) (/p_< II Occupation: -TU'o✓ # of years in Reading: 7 ~ Are you a registered voter in Reading? 1C6 e-mail address: m 1 G~P,•L t°.1f W I Y~tS~ (ilJVt1 , yid- ~ ~ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) i l C ' y~ ment Committee p/) , _4embed, mic Develo E ttee s omm Control Appea Animal Aquatics Advisory Board p cono -Finance Committee t'~~~ U 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: I: ~,uve been.. 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The purpose of the committee is to develop an Economic Development Strategy; 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; and to encourage commercial development and office leases of downtown space consistent with the traditional atmosphere of a New England Village Center. Interested applicants may apply at the. Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2009 or until the position is filled. M xC-, M arnm 3> ---,D CD N C/~ ~C Cn W ' corn 3 Y.M&- t-WTIV.& 140 Pine Ridge Road Reading, Ma 01867 781-944-0440- Cell: 781-856-4100 To: The Board of Selectmen - Town of Reading, MA. and Members of the EDC From: Leslie McGonagle Subject: Economic Development Committee - EDC Date: August 8, 2008 rbsI' I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for my appointment to the EDC as the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce representative. I sincerely have enjoyed working with the members, their enthusiasm for our town and for their intended goals. The Town of Reading mostly certainly will benefit from the EDC. The committee is hard working and has only the towns interest as its goals. I find at this time - I have to many business obligations and not enough time. The original intent was to meet once a month, but because of the many issues and desires, the meetings quickly became twice a month. For the past two years I have missed very few meetings. It is with regret that I have to tender my resignation from this committee. I have advised the Chamber of Commerce of this intention and we are seeking my replacement representative. Our next Board of Directors meeting will not be until September loth. At that time, I hope they have found my replacement. I apologize for this resignation. In all the time I have lived in Reading (since 1972) I have never resigned from any organization or committee. It is nothing to do with the EDC committee as I most certainly enjoyed the interaction and commitment of the members. It is my time that I need to re-align for my own businesses. Again - thank you. I hope to be part of another committee in the near future if time allows. Y"l LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING I To.the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: . Please take notice that -the Board of Selectmen of the Town of~ Reading%will. hold. the fallow-. ing public hearing' on Tuesday; February 10, 2009 in the. Selectmen's Meeting Room, 101 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: j CDnkin' :00 a.m. Opening - Donuts; 454 Main 7:35 p.ni. • 5.:00 a.m. ' Opening - Dunkin' Donuts ; 273 Salem'. Street -A copy of the applications are available Fri the Town Manager's Office.; 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA.from 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; M-Fand :are.:` -attached to the hearing notice on the website at. wwwxeading ma..gov All. interested parties: tray appear in, person;, .may"submit their comments'inwriting, or by email to town manaaer@ci.read ina.Ma.us. By order of Peter 1. Hechenbleikner i Town Manager.: I 2/3 DUNKIN DONUTS 454 MAIN STREET 0-1 ~tliN ~ ,j F ;S 1}f" r rJ~V 771 ~ ~wc~i_+»:t.t ac~..•,s1~~y,t~':, 13i r ~'ygt_i' Z~ ~ {f `~l l~l~' ~..r~J.,~,:...A-.~p•+f .L G o ttG d , ~t ttl gGR~EENS ST "r a i ty G t't 4 •n r 2_ n V wJ L,.-._.-c'Y^ t F :Nr' ~ .•f l n~j..:>:SS.:. 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Data are for planning purposes only. 0 40 80 120 160 _f , Ft i N r ~v - Affiliate of FRANCHISEE 3 Pluff Avenue North Reading, MA 01864 978-898-1200 Phone 978-664-4160 Fax January 5, 2009 The Board of Selectmen Town of Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of the Reading Board of Selectmen: 2M9 J hJ -7 PIS I0~ 54 C v"'1 ~f c5x V I write to respectfully request a, Waiver of Retail Sales, before-6:00am for two Dunkin' Donuts locations in Reading. Dunkin' Donuts is committed to serving our customers in an environment that is fast, friendly, and convenient. The Dunkin' Donuts at 454 Main Street and 273 Salem Street currently both open at 6:00am. Opening at 5:00am Monday through Friday will allow these locations to better serve our customers as they start the day. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you in regards to this waiver in the near future. Sincerely, J-J! Paul Bunker Director of Operations Cc: Larry Ramdin, MA;. REHS, CHO; Health Services Administrator James W. Cormier; Chief of Police a V4 An Independently owned and operated FRANCHISEE of the DUNKIN' DONUTS SYSTEM OF F? Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 9 Reading, MA 01867-2685 Pew' `f; fH FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Website: www. readingma.gov TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 January 29, 2009 Dunkin Donuts Affiliate of Franchisee Paul Bunker 3 Pluff Avenue North Reading, MA 01864 Dear Mr. Bunker: Thanks for your letter of January 5, 2009. We have a public hearing scheduled for this matter on February 10, 2009. The two sites will be dealt with independently. The Town is sending notices to all property owners with 300 feet of the site and we will put a notice in the newspaper and you will be billed directly from the newspaper for the legal notice. Attached is a section of the Selectmen's Policy Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6:00 a.m. For each of the sites, you will need to address all of the items raised. The Town will solicit comments from Health, Police and Building/Zoning regarding your request. All of this information will be made available to the Board of Selectmen at the hearing on February 10, 2009. Sin--:er ly, , / Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager PIH/ps q..'a C I Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6 a.m. Section 5.10 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading prohibits retail sales prior to 6:00 a.m. It also provides for a process by which the Board of Selectmen may consider allowing retail sales between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. when the Board determines that permitting retail sales during those hours is in the interest of public health safety and welfare, or is in the interest of public necessity or public convenience. These regulations are adopted by the Board of Selectmen to provide guidance to the Board of Selectmen, applicants, and the public regarding how applications for waivers from the restriction on hours of retail sales will be handled. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. An initial application for a waiver or hours of retail sales prior to 6 a.m. shall require a public hearing noticed to all property owners within 300', and by publication in a local newspaper and/or publication on the Town's web site. Renewal of a waiver shall be required on an annual basis with each waiver expiring on December 31. The Board of Selectmen shall determine on a case by case basis whether a public hearing is required for each renewal. The Board of Selectmen may revolve approval upon receipt of complaints that the operation is taking place contrary to the approval granted by the Board. Revocation shall be made only after a public hearing, unless emergency circumstances require an administrative revocation pending hearing. 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 for businesses within a commercial or industrial zoning district only. 2. In general, approval shall be for the entire business. For example, if a business dispenses gasoline, sells coffee, and has a convenience store, all within the same business, then the approval shall be for all parts of the business. 3. The retail use for which approval of a change. in retail hours is permitted will be the principal use on the property. 4. Written approval of the property owner will be required prior to the Board hearing an application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually. 5. The Board may require evidence that the change in permitted hours of retail operation will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site. 6. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place to ensure public safety and follow food code sanitation protocols. 7. No waiver of the hours of retail sales will be considered for prior to 5 am Monday through Friday. No waivers shall be considered for Saturdays, Sundays, or State Designated legal holidays. 8. The Board may limit the use of outdoor speakers, drive-thru's, and/or restrict parking in certain areas in order to limit the impact of the waiver on neighboring properties. In order to address these issues, the Board may require a site plan from applicants, drawn to scale, and showing locations of these features and their relation to abutting residential buildings. 9. Prior to the issuance of a waiver on the hours of retail sales, the Board may request a review by the Health Division, Police Department, and the Building/Zoning Inspection Division and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. 3-21 Board of Selectmen Poli(ci~es _t 10. A waiver to allow retail uses prior to 6 a.m. is not a waiver of any other bylaw or regulation of the Town of Reading or other agency having jurisdiction. 11. Parking lot cleaning, and other maintenance operations (excluding emergency work), and deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 am. Rubbish collection and recycling shall not take place between 9:00 PM and 6:30 am. Adopted 6126107 3-22 Board of Selectmen Policies,,,, l ~ ° k READING POLICE DEPARTMENT aa- 15 Union Street - Reading, Massachusetts 01867 7NCORP~ Emergency Only: 911 - All Other Calls: (781) 944-1212 - Fax: (781) 944-2893 DATE: JANUARY C,,.INS TO: CHIEF JA I FROM: LT DET RRE: DUNKIN D C TION TO OPEN 05:OOAM ( received a written request for a waiver of ~tail sales before 6:OOAM for the Dunkin Donuts located at 454 Main Street and 273 m Street, Reading. 1. reviewed the Department's call history for both locations from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2008 and found nothing out of the ordinary. 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Please take notice that -the Board of Selectrnen.of the Town I of• Reading:'will hold. the follow . ing public hearing' on Tuesday; February 10,, 2009 in the. Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16, Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: • 5:00 a.m. Opening - 'Dunkin' Donuts; 454 Main Street • . 7:3.5 p.ni. • . 5.:00 a.m., Opening - Dunkin' Donuts ; 273 Salem . Street .A copy of the applications are available in the Town Manager's Office.; 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA .from 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., M-Fand 'are. attached to the hearing notice on the website at, www.reading ma:gov -All interested parties. may. appear in, person-;, may submit their comments'in writing, or by email to townrhanaaer@ci.read ina.rna.us. By order of Peter 1. Hechenbleikner l Town Manager; 2/3 DUNKIN DONUTS 273 SALEM STREET j 40 ~ ' Legend Iff Coffee Shop Buildings Town Building Other 1.•_..j Town Boundary Parcel Town Owned Land Map by: Town of Reading Map date: 2/6/09 Parcels valid 1/1/08. Roads, buildings, parking, driveways, and sidewalks from aerial photos taken spring 1998. Data are for planning purposes only. 0 40 80 120 160 +Ft i ~y 5 t 1 • N A 1 DUNKIN@ 00MUTS Affiliate of FRANCHISEE 3 Pluff Avenue North Reading, MA 01864 978-898-1200 Phone 978-664-4160 Fax January 5, 2009 The Board of Selectmen Town of Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of the Reading Board of Selectmen: 2819 j&R -7 Pm o 54 r. V 1AAA I write to respectfully request aNaiver of Retail Sales before 6:00am for two Dunkin' Donuts locations in Reading. Dunkin' Donuts is committed to serving our customers in an environment that is fast, friendly, and convenient. The Dunkin' Donuts at 454 Main Street and 273 Salem Street currently both open at 6:00am. Opening at 5:00am Monday through Friday will allow these locations to better serve our customers as they start the day. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you in regards to this waiver in the near future. Sincerely, Paul Bunker Director of Operations Cc: Larry Ramdin, MA; REHS, CHO; Health Services Administrator James W. Cormier; Chief of Police An Independently owned and operated FRANCHISEE of the DUNKIN' DONUTS SYSTEM +.,t3f °FRFgof~ Town of Reading b 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942-9043 January 29, 2009 Dunkin Donuts Affiliate of Franchisee Paul Bunker 3 Pluff Avenue North Reading, MA 01864 Dear Mr. Bunker: Thanks. for your letter of January 5, 2009. We have a public hearing scheduled for this matter on February 10, 2009. The two sites will be dealt with independently. The Town is sending notices to all property owners with 300 feet of the site and we will put a notice in the newspaper and you will be billed directly from the newspaper for the legal notice. Attached is a section of the Selectmen's Policy Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6:00 a.m. For each of the sites, you will need to address all of the items raised. The Town will solicit comments from Health, Police and Building/Zoning regarding your request. All of.this information will be made available to the Board of Selectmen at the hearing on February 10, 2009. Sin.:er ly; Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager PIH/ps ~,V I Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6 a.m. Section 5.10 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading prohibits retail sales prior to 6:00 a.m. It also provides for a process by which the Board of Selectmen may consider allowing retail sales between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. when the Board determines that permitting retail sales during those hours is in the interest of public health safety and welfare, or is in the interest of public necessity or public convenience. These regulations are adopted by the Board of Selectmen to provide guidance to the Board of Selectmen, applicants, and the public regarding how applications for waivers from the restriction on hours of retail sales will be handled. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. An initial application for a waiver or hours of retail sales prior to 6 a.m. shall require a public hearing noticed to all property, owners within 300', and by publication in a local newspaper and/or publication on the Town's web site. Renewal of a waiver shall be required on an annual basis with each waiver expiring on December 31. The Board of Selectmen shall determine on a case by case basis whether a public hearing is required for each renewal. The Board of Selectmen may revoke approval upon receipt of complaints that the operation is taking place contrary to the approval granted by the Board. Revocation shall be made only after a public hearing, unless emergency circumstances require an administrative revocation pending hearing. . 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 for businesses within a commercial or industrial zoning district only. 2. In general, approval shall be for the entire business. For example, if a business dispenses gasoline, sells coffee, and has a convenience store, all within the same business, then the approval shall be for all parts of the business. 3. The retail use for which approval of a change. in retail hours is permitted will be the principal use on the property. 4. Written approval of the property owner will be required prior to the Board hearing an application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually. 5. The Board may require evidence that the change in permitted hours of retail operation will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site. 6. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place to ensure public safety and follow food code sanitation protocols. 7. No waiver of the hours of retail sales will be considered for prior to 5 am Monday through Friday. No waivers shall be considered for Saturdays, Sundays, or State Designated legal holidays. 8. The Board may limit the use of outdoor speakers, drive-thru's, and/or restrict parking in certain areas in order to limit the impact of the waiver on neighboring properties. In order to address these issues, the Board may require a site plan from applicants, drawn to scale, and showing locations of these features and their relation to abutting residential buildings. 9. Prior to the issuance of a waiver on the hours of retail sales, the Board may request a review by the Health Division, Police Department, and the Building/Zoning Inspection Division and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. 3 -21 Board of Selectmen Policies 10. A waiver to allow retail uses prior to 6 a.m. is not a waiver of any other bylaw or regulation of the Town of Reading or other agency having jurisdiction. 11. Parking lot cleaning, and other maintenance operations (excluding emergency work), and deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 am. Rubbish collection and recycling shall not take place between 9:00 PM and 6:30 am. Adopted 6126107 3-22 Board of Selectmen Policies JJ READING POLICE DEPARTMENT Q~ 15 Union Street - Reading= Massachusetts 01867 Emergency Only: 911 - All Other Calls: (781) 944-1212 - Fax: (781) 944-2893 DATE: JANUARY 1 , 2009 TO: CHIEF JA S W. CORMI FROM: LT DET R.-N.ROBB.INS RE: DUNKIN D QNUTS A IC aTION TO OPEN 05:OOAM I received a written request for a waiver of tail sales before 6:OOAM for the Dunkin Donuts located at 454 Main Street and 273 S m Street, Reading. 1. reviewed the Department's call history for both locations from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2008 and found nothing out of the ordinary. At this time, .I see no reason why the waiver should not be granted. 011 L ~0 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:57 PM To: dotdance2000@yahoo.com Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Waiver Dunkin' Donuts 273 Salem Street Thanks Dorothy. I will pass this along to the Board of Selectmen for the hearing. Pete From., Dorothy C [mailto:dotdance2000@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 3:17 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Waiver Dunkin' Donuts 273 Salem Street Attention: Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner February 1. 2009 Reading, MA 01867 I wish to respond to the potential waiver set before the Board of Selectmen for Dunkin' Donuts to open their establishment at 5 a.m. rather than their present time of 6 a.m. on February 10, 2009. I live at Maplewood Village 261 Salem Street. Dunkin Donuts is right next to my building and it would be a hardship for those of us here. Trucks and Cars leave their motor's running, alarm systems are sometimes activated accidently waking residents. If would be intolerable to have this happen at 5 a.m. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Dorothy L. Cantino 261 Salem Street, Unit 2 Reading, MA 01867 4-tt I 2/3/2009 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:57 PM To: aubrey.eric@yahoo.com Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Dunkin Donuts, 273 Salem Street Thanks Carol and Carl. I will pass this along to the Board of Selectmen for the hearing. Pete From: Carol Logan [mailto:aubrey.eric@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 7:28 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Dunkin Donuts, 273 Salem Street We are residents of Maplewood Village. In order not to increase disturbance to the residents at a very early a:m. hour, we request that the opening of Dunkin Donuts at 273 Salem Street, Reading at 5:00 a.m. not be approved. A number of residents here live within feet of this Dunkin Donuts. Carol & Carl Logan 249-5 Salem Street ~'JA 2/3/2009 JL~ r 1 o-(A From: Dorothy Cantino <dotdance2000@yahoo.com> Subject: Waiver Dunkin' Donuts 273 Salem Street Date: February 1, 2009 11:35:50 AM EST Toy townmanagerCci.reading. ma.us Attention: Town Manager Peter 1. Hechenbleikner February 1. 2009 Reading, MA 01867 I wish to respond to the potential waiver set before the Board of Selectmen for Dunkin' Donuts to open their establishment at 5 a.m. rather than their present time of 6 a.m. on February 10, 2009. I live at Maplewood Village 261 Salem Street. Dunkin Donuts is right next to my building and it would be a hardship for those of us here. Trucks and Cars leave their motor's running, alarm systems are sometimes activated accidently waking residents. If would be intolerable to have this happen at 5 a.m. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. r Sincerely, Dorothy L. Cantino 261 Salem Street, Unit 2 Reading, MA 01867 This is a hard copy sent to your office as a follow up. N Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 4:25 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Dunkin Donuts-273 Main Street, Reading MA From: Jane Kelley, W.S. 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Ilechenbleikner Town Manager Cl~l DRAFT 11-4-08 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 4tek 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: 3.2.8 Cate2orv_ 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3 2 4 1.25. x:2.6 3.2.7 Retail Package Goods Store X License for all kinds of Alcoholic X X Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, X Keep for Sale, and to Sell All X X X X Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises (100 or more seats) Restaurant License to Expose, X Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine X X X X and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises (less than 100 seats) Club License to Expose, Keep X for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds X X X of Alcoholic,, Beverages to be Drunk on-the Premises SpeciatImo ses ( I ( I X I " I 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. 3-1 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 3.2.1- General Reauirements 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. or- its design 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: 3.2.1.3 - Inspection or- its designee, and Reading PeliE , Fire an Realt h offiei t The`:llicensed 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 suneh 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 alcohC 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 cominence construction of the licensed premises which shall be fully operational within 120 days of the issuance of su&-J cense, 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 Policv for Staff While Serving 3-2 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 No ~".~nea, A➢ :ale on be duty 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 TraininL Licensees, Managers and principal representatives of licensed establishments are required to successfully complete an alcohol management or server training course (depending on the 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. 'T'here 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 sh0l: be kept on file and available for inspection upon request 3.2.1.10 - Liquor Liabilitv Insurance. Reauirement 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 maintairi in adequate ratio of staff to patrons in order to properly monitor beverage sales and consumption: 3.2.1.12 - Suuervision - 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. 3-3 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 3.2.1.13 - Dutv to Keep Order No licensee for sale of alcoholic beverages shall permit any disorder, disturbance or illegality o., any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises, ' ' d g +r. parking lot or lots that serve the premise?. The licensee shall be responsible therefor whether present or not. There shall be no indecent or immoral entertainment on the licensed premises. 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 3413of 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 Intoxicatinv Liquors Upon the receipt of a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or the Middlesex District Attorney's Office pursuant to GL. c. 90, Sec. 24J or any other statute, or any other notice regarding thf( 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. 0 May request that the licensee appear before the Licensing Authority to respond to the allegation. Upoii 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 shalla;by itself, constitute sufficient evidence so as to allow for a fording 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. 3-4 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 Licensees shall snake all reasonable and diligent efforts to report any illegality on the licensed premises. 3.2.1.19 - Liauor License Fees The following fees are established for each calendar year for the categories of license available in the Town of Reading: CateLyorv 2007 2008 ..2009 2010 Retail Package Goods Store License for all $2000 $2100 $2200 $2300 kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for $3200 .$330.6° $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 Oueration The following shall be the hours of operation for premises licensed for sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages by the Town of Reading: Catee-orv Hours of Exceutions Operation Retail Package Goods Store 8:00 amto,11:00 See Sunday Sales in section 3.2.1.21 below License for allkinds of p.m., except 8:00 Alcoholic Beverages not to be a.m. to 14:30 p.m. Drunk on the Premises the day before a holiday 3-5 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 Restaurant License to Expose, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Licensees may apply to the licensing Keep for Sale, and to Sell All midnight on authority for permission to allow customers Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages week-days Monday to remain on premises beyond the closing to be Drunk on the Premises through Saturday, hour provided that and 12:00 noon to ® No alcoholic beverages are sold or served 12:00 midnight on after the closing hour Sundays ® All alcoholic beverages, glasses, and bottles are removed from all tables and service locations not less that 30 minutes after the closing hour ® All customers are off the premises not less than 60minutes=after the closing hour Restaurant License to Expose, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 Keep for Sale, and to Sell p.m. Wine and Malt Beverages to an weekdays. be Drunk on the Premises Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 11:00 on Sunday Club License to Expose, Keep 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds a.m. except on of Alcoholic Beverages to be Sundays and legal Drunk on the Premises holidays when the hours are 12:00 noon to 1:00 a.m. 3.2.1.22- 1- Sundav Sales for PackaL-c Stores Sunday sales for Package Stores are permitted, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 15, subject to the following conditions: o No sales may be madeprior to noon on Sunday; o No sales may be made aft er 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 %z 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. 3.2.1.2-12 - Breech of Poliev 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. 3-6 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 3.2.2 -Reauirements 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 - Reauirements 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 gther 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. ♦ Alcohol must be servedii 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 No-pr-emisze .s'_a" )e i, „ a Iesc toilet f edit es meeting al e f. ft f4eility. 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 - Orderlv Closing Licensees shall ensure that patrons leave the premises 4 the lesiag heuf in an orderly manner within the time limits established in this paragraph. Unless approved otherwise by the licensing authority pursuant to the "exceptions" provisions of section 3.2.1.20, the- z-,.zee shall not solielt order- for, aleohofie beve-ages vdthin fifteen minutes of the lega-11 dleoshng U - m. All t!5 , how. patrons shall be off the premises at the closing hour. 3-7 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 ALTERNATIVE ` Licensees shall ensure that patrons leave the premises at the elesi g houf in an orderly manner within the time limits established below: -the-lice u r; c' alu~ not--solxeft-fla t~^^~ x.^ n^,~. a ^n^ r nn Y„^~..^mm~ ~n,^en n,^ ^ ~n as eoholi agzs Reen x un~ u~~w.Y ..xvuxyu~ vu.ux.. • 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 %a hour after the legal time f 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 taking Alcoholic Beverages from the Premises - Exceptions There shall be no alcoholic beverages taken f om the premises of an establishinent licensed under M.G.L. c.138, §12 except for deliveries for the operation,o.f<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 menaa 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. 3.2.2.9 - 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. 3-9 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 3.2.3 - Requirements for All: Restaurant License to Expose. Keev 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 Seatine 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. 3-9 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 3.2.4 - Requirements for all Restaurant License to Expose. Keen 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 th( 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 = SeatinLy Reauirement` There shall be no service of alcohol to anyone unless they are seated at a table. 3-10 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 3.2.5 - Reauirements for Club License to Expose. Keen 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 SeatinL- 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. 3.2.5.2 - 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' froth the exterior of the premises are permitted. 3.2.5.3 - Reauirements for Service of Food and Drink In licensed premises, all food and drink service shall conform to the following. o 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 Reauired No premises shall be licensed unless toilet facilities rneetinng all requirements of the current edition of the State Building.Code and State Sanitary Code are available to the customers of the license premises. No pfemis?c shall lie t;eense4 ~3s to let f eil4 es "Mooting all egL4emep s of the f4eility. 3.2.5.5 - List of Alternative Transoortation 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 - Orderly ClosinLy Licensees shall... ensure that patrons leave the premises in an orderly manner at the closing hour established in section 3.2.1.20. The licensee shall not solicit nor accept any order for alcoholic beverages within fifteen minutes of the closing hour. All patrons shall be off the premises at the closing hour 1,4 for sale. 3.2.5.7 - Prohibition of taking Alcoholic Beverages from the Premises There shall be no alcoholic beverages taken from the premises of a licensed establishment. 3.2.5.8 - Refusal of Service 3-11 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 The Manager of any premises licensed under this policy shall refuse to serve any patron who i~ approaching a condition of "Under the Influence." 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. 3-12 Board of Selectmen Policies 2/3/2009 One Y 3.2.6 - Re nt n nK♦ Manor- Lieenses h Requirements for Sioecial 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 one-Aay 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,,Compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 14. Alcohol may not be purchased out of state, fro' an 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 enemy special licenses shall provide a bartender and/or `servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beyerages to attendees (reference 3.2.1.9). There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at an event approved as a one d special license. 3.2.6.4 - Applicants for special licenses shall provide proof of hisurance to the (Licensing Authority with the application for the one day license. 3.2.6.5 - Limitations A person or entity may only he 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 small 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 entrana.e4ee.4s not chi ged. 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 io lowing range of penalties: Offense penalty V Offense J arnifig to 3 days suspension ! 2nd Offense a 3 dAys to 6 days suspension 1 3rd Offense 6° ays to 12 days suspension 1 4th Offense a 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: 3-13 Board of Selectmen Policies 21312009 a Severity and type of offense . © Number of prior offenses ® General reputation of the licensee, and history of the licensed business 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 victualers license, and/or suspending the licensee's entertainment license.) 3.2.7.2 - Access to Premises by Police and Agents It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to ensnare that procedures are in glace, by posting a doorman or otherwise, to allow Police and authorised agents of the licensing Authority immediate entrance into the premises at any time employees are on the premises. Any delay h providing such access shall be cause for action against the license. 3.2.7.3 - Postine 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 heading," or "warning issued by the Licensing Authority of the Town of Readinu" and stating the reason for the warning o~ suspension. This sign shall be attached by the licensee on the inside of a window in a location designated by the Licenshw Authority which location shall be visible from the outside of the licensed premises in a `conspicuous glace during the entire period of such warning or suspension. 3.2.7.4 - Aeents:.of th6J,iceaasinLy AtoMorlty The Licensing'Authority hereby `appohit the Town Manager, Chief of Police and the Police Department' Lieutenants and Sergeants as agents of the Licensing Authority to insure that the policies of the Licensing Authority and the Massachusetts State Laws regarding Alcoholic Beverage Licensing are adhered to by ail licensees. 3.2.7.5 - Comuliance.Onerations The Licensing Authority sh ail' from time to time review with the Police Chief guidelines for compliance operations by the Police Department. 3.2.8 - Police Details at licensed establishments and licensed events Police officers working paid details at liquor establishments and at events conducted under a Special License will not check identification to determine if a patron has reached the legal drinking age or as a screening for admission into establishments. The police officer is there to maintain peace and decorum. The licensee is responsible for checking identification. Revised -09 3-14 Board of Selectmen Policies 2/3/2009 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Ellen Doucette [ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com) Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 3:19 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: McNamara, Erica Subject: Selectmen's policy - liquor - revised Attachments: draft amendments to Liquor policy - 1-27-09.doc; 204 CMR 2.18.doc Peter, Attached is the policy with my comments and suggested revisions. I have also attached the ABCC's reg, re: taking home unfinished wine. Also, with respect to club licenses, it is my understanding that a private club can have a liquor license, but that if they also have a function hall, it is supposed to be for members and their guests (which it never is) and there is generally a members only area which is off limits to members of the public and all minors. The policy appears not to make a distinction but assumes that the club license applies if there are seats for 100 patrons. I know that all service clubs generally have function halls so I think it's important to address this specific issue. My concern regarding this issue is the result of a hearing I have this evening in another community, where the VFW was rented to a member who in turn threw an under 21 Halloween party with a cover charge (which makes it a public function). His mother ID'd people at the door and gave out bracelets. The usual mischief ensued including underage drinking, fights, and according to the police, the "guests" were everywhere including in the private members only area. (In an aside, one highly intoxicated 19 year old "guest" dressed as a pirate made his way 1 1/2 miles down the street, barefoot, to a home which he entered because he was tired, cold and needed to sleep.) My point is that these clubs can be irresponsible and there should be strict policies on their operation. Ellen Ellen Callahan Doucette, Esq. Brackett & Lucas 19 Cedar Street Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 799-9739 (508) 799-9799 Facsimile v i L, C?-,- 2/3/2009 Regulations 204 CMR 2.00: REGULATIONS OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION RE: Promulgation of Emergency Regulation To Create New Regulation 204 C.M.R. 2.18. Resealing of Partially Consumed Bottles of Wine. Date: March 1, 2006 The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission hereby promulgates a new regulation 204 C.M.R. 2.18, Resealing of Partially Consumed Bottles of Wine. The Commission promulgates this new regulation as an emergency regulation based upon the Commission's findings that this new regulation is required by M.G.L. C. 138, § 12, as amended by Acts 2006, Chapter 33, § 3, is needed for the preservation of public safety and general welfare, and observance of the requirements of notice would be contrary to the public interest since this regulation sets requirements on how any restaurant or hotel type licensee must reseal a partially consumed bottle of wine purchased with a meal by a patron to permit the patron to carry so much as may remain of a bottled wine purchased by the patron in conjunction with a meal and not totally consumed by the patron during such meal. 204 C.M.R. 2.18. Resealing of Partially Consumed Bottles of Wine. (1) No holder of a restaurant type license issued pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws and no holder of a hotel type license issued pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws shall permit a patron to retain and take off the licensed premises so much of a bottle of wine purchased by that patron with a meal and not totally consumed by that patron during the meal, except when the bottle of wine is re-sealed in compliance with this regulation. (2) Only one partially consumed bottle of wine per patron may be resealed and removed from the restaurant or hotel licensed premises pursuant to this regulation. (3) A receipt that prominently displays the date of the purchase of the meal must be furnished to the patron. The receipt must show both the purchase of the meal and the purchase of the bottle of wine. (4) Before permitting the carry out of a bottle of wine pursuant to this regulation, the holder of a restaurant type license or its employees or the holder of a hotel type license or its employees must: (1) securely reseal the bottle of wine; (2) place the resealed bottle in a one-time-use tamper-proof transparent bag that insures that the patron cannot gain access to the bottle while in transit after the bag is sealed; (3) securely seal the bag; and (4) affix the receipt to the sealed bag. (5) For the purpose of this regulation, the word "meal" shall mean the purchase by 1 person of a diversified selection of food which ordinarily is classified as an "entree" or ~ G3 "main course" which ordinarily cannot be consumed without the use of tableware and which cannot be. conveniently consumed while standing or walking or the purchase by 2 or more persons of a diversified selection of food which is priced at more than $20.00 and ordinarily cannot be consumed without the use of tableware and which cannot be conveniently consumed while standing or walking. (6) The provisions of 204 CMR 2.18 are severable and if any provision or the application thereof is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of 204 CMR 2.18. REGULATORY AUTHORITY 204 CMR 2.18: M.G.L. c. 10, 70, 71, 72; c. 138, 12, 24. 204 CMR 2.00 Administration Liernsina Enforcement Education FAOs I Forms Contact ( Department of the State Treasurer Home Privacy Policy I Disclaimer ~ Gq Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Cormier, Jim Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:28 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: McNamara, Erica Subject: FW: Details Peter, tt"" -et. , ~ 'I- ) C~- 6) 1 Please see the language below that Erica forwarded to me regarding liquor details. I am in favor of adding it to the selectmen's.policies if you think it is appropriate. This helps to clarify the specific role of the Police Officers. It is our current practice. Thank you for your consideration. Chief James W. Cormier Reading Police Department 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 781-944-1212 781-944-2893 Fax JCormier aQgi...rea_ding, ma_._us. NA-233 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. From., McNamara, Erica Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 10:32 AM To: Cormier, Jim Subject: FW: Details Hi Jimmy, We had considered putting this is the proposed modifications for liquor policy. I had forgotten to put this forward. Lt. Robbins thought it might be a good idea to add. before Feb. I06i. Let me know what you think... Separation of duties for police details. Fitchburg makes the distinction for paid details in the liquor licensing regulations; do you want to this to be part of the motion? 3.8 Police officers working paid details at liquor establishments will not check ID's to determine if a patron has reached the legal drinking age or as a screening for admission into establishments. The police officer is there to maintain peace and decorum. The licensee is responsible for checking ID's." h..ttp/Iwwwci:fitchburg._ma.._u_s/lic comm _requlations._htm Best Regards, F,rica McNamara, Director Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse 15 Union Street C/~ Reading, MA 01867 . Email: EmcnamaraCa ci.readina.ma.us Phone: 781.942.6793 Page 1 of 2 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:14 PM To: LeLacheur, Bob Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: [POSSIBLY SPAM] Website Comments and New Ideas Stephen Thanks for your comments. I have forwarded this to the Board of Selectmen, and it will be part of the record when the Board of Selectmen considers the amendments to the liquor policy. That session is scheduled for February 10 at 8 pm if you care to attend. Pete Hechenbleikner Town Manager From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:31 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: [POSSIBLY SPAM] Website Comments and New Ideas Importance: Low From: Stephen Hagan [mailto:RowerStephen@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:10 AM To: Finance Subject: [POSSIBLY SPAM] Website Comments and New Ideas Importance: Low Request From: Stephen Hagan Email: RowerStenhen0vahoo.com Address: 68 Woburn St. City: Reading State: MA Zip: 01867 Phone: 617-548-0644 Organization: Reading resident 1/26/2009 Page 2 of 2 The Reading Board of Selectmen Dear members of the Board of Selectmen: What sort of town do the selectmen want? The charm that Reading has always maintained is slipping away with the advent of new restaurants and their available alcohol. While I support town policies that encourage business in the center, the question is "What sort of business does Reading want for the tax-paying residents who have lived here generations? Being a resident who lives on Woburn Street, only 1/4 mile from the center, I have most certainly seen and heard the late night automobile traffic that frequents my street after midnight. After slugging down several drinks at the Venetian Moon for hours, there's a pattern of drunken drivers who not only dangerous but drive very, very fast. The squeels of the rubber on the pavement late at night was not what I remember when I purchased my house in the 1990s. In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," George Barley (James Stewart) discovers his quaint town of Bedford Falls turned into a one filled with pawn shops and sleazy bars. While we don't yet have a string of pawn shops in downtown Reading, we have moved in the direction of sleazy bars. How can we residents allow the selectmen to permit the extension of drinking hours? The board needs to be reminded many residents want their town of Reading to rernain a wonderful place, much like Bedford Falls. They also need to be reminded their specific votes may imperil their status as board members when the next election takes place. Stephen Hagan 68 Woburn St. Reading, MA 01867 ~G1 1/26/2009 i r ~ s '1 sls7' ms1l r .,,e t ~ i i. • i ti1 r ,~j~5 •x ~y. 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I reviewed the names on the application as well as the call history for the restaurant from 11/18/2008 (our last call for.service) back to 1/2/2008. Based upon my research, I see no reason why the application should not go forward. z ~d Ui? Town of Reading e 16 Sowell Street wr Reading, MA 01867-2685 63'9r7NCORQO~~ FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Website: www. readingma.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Chief Cormier Larry Ramdin Glen Redmond FROM: Paula Schena DATE: January 29, 2009 RE: Emperor's Choice Restaurant - Change of Ownership TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 Attached is an application for change of ownership for Emperor's Choice Restaurant. This is scheduled for a hearing before the Board of Selectmen on February 10, 2009. Please review and return any comments to this office by February 9, 2009. r\ ' ~v U ~~3 To: Lillian Marino January 9, 2009 Town of Reading From: Michael and Connie Wong Emperor's Choice Restaurant Subject: Change of Ownership Emperor's Choice Restaurant has a change of ownership in June 2008. As required, we are submitting the following documents to you for further submission to ABCC. Documents enclosed are as follows: 1. Form 43 2. Form 983 3. Five page application 4. Certificate of Change - for new officers/directors 5. Vote of the Board of Directors Authorizing the changes 6. $200 check 8863) payable to Commonwealth of MA and/or ABCC 7. Michael and Connie Wong are both US citizens If you have any questions or require more documents, please feel free to call me at my cell 617-913-0085. Thank you. ~ G Connie Wong Enclosures (1 original and 1 copy) ~ xq, THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION FORM 43 t w b D'C)00 _1~' 1212Z)1 ZC License Number City/Tows Date Tvue of Transaction (Please check all relevant transactions) ( ) New License (Y) New Officer/Director ( ) Pledge of License ( ) Transfer.of License Change of Location Pledge of Stock O Change of Manager O Alter Premises O Other ( Transfer of Stock Name of licensee `-J 'Em xoo'l s C~1c7~C e'~~U~Cf t ;-t~►r►~ D/B/A Manager ;Address: Number Street j Zip Code NrnvLGtl All Ck C.ObOI ~tit.r Annual or Seasonal Category: All Alcohol, wine & Malt Type: Restaurant, Club, Package Store, Inn, General on-Premise, Etc. Description of Licensed Premises:'Vis o tw ti -r~~ItrnG tu~ai>~ uMV"t v~~~ 3 PAI~tr tots - &5' o r) f~ytM., 4~07~YY it Y1 '~l1 Q . d t Ul Q 11 .9 (u, ii , e>&-Md CA 41\. i>U *V- SP&A4 0 Application was filed: p~ M Advertised: Jan, 2009. - Ch oni.c,fe Date & time Date 8c Publication Abutters Notified Yes No Person to contact regarding this transaction: Name: ov cVL~ a ~t11 '1G Address: _'~_,_"10 UAiY~ ,<*AU l o .+Y~; i'Y) _Q1 ~I17 Phone `7Q- { L) 42, 2"2- tsv (all-) Remarks: The Local Licensing Authorities Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission By: E6fen 911miarty E.)cecutive Director Remarks: ;~d TOWN OF I am" V.) 1-a 2-0 TO THE LICENSING BOARD The undersigned licensee)1l~C1'!..:?1~1.~4~~~:L~~~~ ~f?_. (>'Y p), Lf respectfully petitions forthe transfer of the alcoholic beverages license now exercised by the said licensee at the following address: (if present licensee In a corporation, fill In she following paragraph) The said licensee is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its officers, directors and stockholders, their residences, and shares owned by each are as follows: FROM, (PLACE AN " BEFORE THE NAME OF EACH DIRECTOR) (NAME) (ADDRESS) (SHARES} . tin t'~+~ 11i~1 111InylC1 ~ja ,1 ~c)a ex S-1S)lA)t, n MA 02,190 ~ 0 (If preterit licensee is an Individual or a partnership, fill In the following) FROM: (NAME) {ADDRESS) (If proposed transferee is at corporation, fill In the following paragraph) The proposed transferee Is a corporation duly organized under the taws of said Commonwealth, and Its officers, directors and stockholders, #Mir residences, and shares owned by each are as follows: TO: (PLACE AN " BEFORE THE NAME OF EACH DIRECTOR) (NAME) (ADDRESS) (SHARES) M-1 6 u) resident °v 'V' . 9 : 31.. m.&Y) 9• J. ..~'~.1..3'~f...» Treasurer Clerk (if the proposed transferee In an Individual or partnership, fill In the following paragraph) TO: (NAME) (ADDRESS) The above named proposed transferee hereby joins in this petition tar transfer of said license, and respectfully petitions the Board to grant such transfer. SIGNATURE OF LICENSEE » (If a corporation, by lb authorized representative. If a partnership, all partners must sign) .SIGNATURE OF PROPOSED TRANSFEREE (if a corporation; by its authorized representative. If a partnership, all partners must sign) FORM 983 11 M A b ,F a w 'oi y`~w4 The Colm.monwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic. Beverages Control Commission 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Retail Sale City/Town: QJ(AQf t Ylrii k ) New License ( ) New Officer/Director ( ) Transfer of License ( ) Other (~C) Transfer. of Stock (specify) Section •1 _ Name to appear on the license: I^f ~wr nr L Ch o L ( o'_ ?j/ftA.; -n~.ir A _41 L Business Name (d/b/a, if different): Y1 p C} d 3 C- O l (Q, '4-Pj~VA~ ,t M;nT Manager of Record: 1A I C,\(,( t. ~ W ayl --v PID of Licensee: ( Address of Premises: 5J0 V\(A,1 Yl .SA.~E It-, 47 I . PA A Zip Code: Phone number of premises: ~i 2 9-&- 2..- Section Z Type of license: (check one only). ( ) Club ( ) Package Store . ( ) Veterans Club ( ) General on Premise ( Restaurant, ( ) Other ( ) Innholder ( } Tavern Section 3 License Category (1 All Alcoholic ( ) Wine and Malt ( ) Malt Only ( ) Wine Only ( ) Wine and Malt with Cordials Permit Section 4 License Class ( Annual ( ) Seasonal Section 5Person (attorney if applicable) who can be contacted concerning this application Name: 64 1 ? Address: lku m R.O (,Zi . ~iT Phone Number: -7k 1 4 3 1J L 4 (iV (-2 1 `'fit C1 1 0 (i ~ ~ (C e I I.~ Section 6 Give a fall description of the premises to be licensed; including location of all entrances and exits: Cn <?eAVr; llUlC. 1a-tit. FJU 'Vdkrr'7~ ;l;ri~{~ 1i1 vn(n;tl) Mh s, YTFM-~-A (NvO~ Q. _ _,r41Kh c t mS , ilA0 VYYJ ate; (,.i n irk0i (?nyl kA/) Pn•tre,.1,(VA I ~nc`ifis . G t (,;t1'-'j(AL4Qti LA 13,A,lkG; w h oug i k C ~,)Y\ ~ k--),) ~mgin; v~U 4 P,b',. 0'e0c) 6a. ! r Seating Capacity: Occupancy Number: Section 7 Applicant is an: ( ) Association' ox) Corporation ( ) Individual ( ) Partnership ( ) Non-profit corporation ( ) LLC Section 8 If applicant is an individual or partnership - List for individual or each partner: Full Name I Home Address DOB. I SSN 8a. Is individual or all partners United States citizens? ( ) Yes ( ) . No If no, specify citizenship: 8b. Is individual or all partners involved at least twenty-one years old?( ) Yes. ( ) No Section. 9' If the applicant is a corporation, complete the following: State of Incorporation: Date of Incorporation: % 17k; ~1. l~ Date qualified to do business in NIA: (0 9a. How many shares of stock are authorized: 1(-)0 How many shares are issued: (o o Provide in the box the names if all officers, directors, stockholders and manager. Use * to indicate director 'T'itle Full Name Home Address DOB SSN Shares of stock IlitiU~(i~~ 1 I owned or.controlled Vtm it ct 55 I-VA II ~1 4n + 53~- a U Kls~1 VV(c Iej rnl-')~ (Y7 Litz I J 9b. 'Attach a copy of the vote by the Board of Directors appointing a manager or principal representatives. 9c. If the applicant is a corporation, answer the following questions: 1. Are the majority of directors United States citizens? Yes ( ) No 2. Are the majority of directors citizens of Massachusetts? ( ' Q Yes ( ) No' 3. Is the manager or principal representative a U.S. citizen? Yes ( ) No Section 10 If the applicant is an association, provide in the box below the names, of all association officers and members.. Title I Full Name I Home Address DOB I SSN I Phone Number 1 Ob. Attach a list of all members of the LLC. Section 11 Will there be any construction, remodeling, redecorating or building on the premises for this license?. ( ) Yes ( No (If yes complete a,b, c and d) a. Give an exact description of the construction, remodeling, redecorating or building on the premises: b. What are the estimated costs: c. What is the construction schedule: d. State all sources of construction financing: Section 12 Do you own the premises? ( ) Yes 00 No. If yes, please respond to the question below. ( ) As an individual ( ) Jointly Name of Realty Trust Name of Corporation ( ) Other (If you do not own the premises to be licensed, provide the following information about the owner.) ~j Name: ; LZ V rL a eL 'E(Ctite X31 /V O ~"5 f.S Phone Number. / I ~ Address: ?'7 004th ui f,1A k-T - f~a~,4 G`t~) y1(1b'~/~ EP/✓1 M/ 6R. 9 0 j Ada 12a. If a lease or rental, provide the following information: per tk . (month, year, etc.) Beginning date of lease `-'I [1 t ~ Ending Date of lease (provide copy of the lease) ' ` . Section 13 What assets were purchased and cost? FINANCIAL Equipment: $ Furniture: $ Goodwill: $ Inventory: $ License: $ Premise: $ 13a. Total Putchase Price: $ 60 r.oo ~ 13b. Identify below all sources of financing: Mortgage: $ Seller: $ Cash: $ bD -0-00 DMA i1-, Other. (specify); $ Document all.sources e.g. Loan papers, checking accounts, stock sales, etc. 13c. All other terms and conditions: ~1G1 .(provide purchase and sale documents) 13d. Are you seeking approval for license to be pledged: ( ) Yes ( No If yes, to whom: 13e.. Will the inventory be pledged: ( ) Yes No If yes, specify to whom: 13f. If a corporation, are you seeking approval for' any corporate stock to be pledged' ( ) . Yes ()r No If yes, identify to whom and identify the number of shares: OWNERSHIP INTERESTS Section 14 State the following information for all persons or entities who will have any direct or indirect beneficial or financial interest in this license: Full Name I Home Address I DOB SSN Phone Number 14a. Describe all types of beneficial or financial interest each person or entity identified in Question 14 will have in this license: Person or entity ( Beneficial or financial interest 14b. Does any person or entity listed in Question 14 have any direct or indirect beneficial or financial interest in any other license granted under Chapter 138? ( ) Yes ( ) No Name Type of license License Name and Address I Description of Interest 14c. Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever held a license or a beneficial interest in a license issued under Chapter 138 which is not presently held? ( ) Yes ( ) No (If yes; provide the following for each person or entity.). Name Type of License I License Name and Address { Date ownership surrendered 14d. Describe how all licenses in Question 14c were terminated (e.g. transfer of ownership, non-renewal, surrender, etc.) Date License Reason why the.license was terminated ~6L1 14e. Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever had a license suspended, revoked or cancelled? ( ) Yes ( ) No (If yes, provide the following information) Date ( License Reason why the'license was suspended, revoked or cancelled ti 14f Has any person or entity named in Question 14 ever been convicted of violating any state, federal or military law? . ( ) Yes ( ) No 15. a. Each individual applicant must sign. b. Applications by a partnership must be signed by a majority of the partners. C. Applications by a corporation must be signed by an officer authorized by a vote of the corporations Board of Directors. d. Applications by an association must be signed by a majority of the members if the governing body, All signers must have answered question 10. e. False information or failure to disclose are reasons to revoke a license or deny a license application. Sighed and subscribed to under the penalty of perjury, this 9 day of 20 09 Bv: Signature of Full Nape Title Z' a AAA vmftc William Francis Galvin Secret aty 'o he-Caminonwe'ai One Ashburton Place, Boston; Massachusetts' 02108-1512 - FORM MUST RE TYPEb Statement of Change of Supplemental FORM MUST BFTYPI"D. Information Contained in Article VIII of Articles of Organization (General Laws Chapter 156D, Section 2.02 and Section 8.45, 950 CMR 113.17) (1) Exact name of the corporation: EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTA 3ANT, I~ir (2) Current registered office address: 26 HAI I Rh RTON HAM, MA 091 RO (number, street, city or town, state, zip code) (3) The following supplemental information has changed: (check appropriate box) 0 Names and addresses of the directors, president, treasurer and secretary (an address need not be specified if the business address of the officer or director is the same as the principal office location): President: Michael Wong 530 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867 Treasurer: Connie Sau King Wong 530 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867 Secretary: Connie Sau King Wong 530 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867 Director(s): Michael Wong 530 Main Street, .Reading; MA 01867 Connie Sau King Wong 530 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867 ❑ Fiscal year end: (month, day) Rd Principal office address: 530 Main Street. Readino. MA 01867 (number, street. city or town, state, zip code) ❑ Type of business in which the corporation intends to engage: ❑ Other: This certificate is effective at the time and on the date approved by the Division, unless a later effective date not more than 90 days from the date of filing is specified: PG c155d8202s545850c11317 01113105 r Signed by: f~ (signature of authorized individual) ❑ Chairman of the board of directors, Ci President, ❑ Other officer, ❑ Court-appointed fiduciary, on this 19th day of June 2008 " .1~ ~A ' COMMONWEA.ItI','OF MASSACHUSETTS p \Williasn Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02108-1512 Statement of Change of Supplemental Information Contained, in Article VIII of Articles of Organization (General Laws Chapter 1561), Section 2.02 and Section 8.45; 950 CXM 113.17) I hereby certify that upon examination of this starement of change, duly submit- red to me, it appears that the provisions of the General Laws relative thereto have been complied with, and I hereby approve said statement; and the filing fee in the amount of $ having been paid, said articles are deemed to have been filed with me this day of - 20 at a.m./p.m. time Effective date: Examiner (must-be within 90 days of date submitted) WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN Secretary of the Commonwealth Filing fee; $25 for paper or fax filing. No Fee if filed electronically. TO BE FILLED IN BY CORPORATION Conract Informarion: S;hristopber P r'lPman ~~Pn 199 1 innnin Strept Si vita i 052 _BnGtnn. MA 02111 Telephone: 617-350-6188 Email: attornevcoleman@amail.com Upon filing, a copy of this filing will be available at www.sec.srare.ma.us/cor. If the document is rejected, a copy of the rejection sheer and rejected document will be available in the rejected queue. r"" EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT, INC. CERTIFICATE OF VOTE The undersigned directors of Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a usual place of business at 530 Main Street, Reading, Massachusetts, hereby certify that the following is a true record of a special joint meeting of the Shareholders and Directors of the Corporation held at the offices of the Corporation at 9:00 AM on June 1, 2008. All shareholders and directors were present and voting throughout. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: That to allow William Phung sells all of his Forty shares representing 40% of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. to Connie Sau King Wong. VOTED: That to allow William Phung resigns as Treasurer, Secretary and Director of Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. effective June 19, 2008. VOTED: That to appoint Corn-lie Sau King Wong be the Treasurer, Secretary and Director of Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. effective June 19, 2008. VOTED: That Michael Wong as the president of Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. is authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the Corporation said documentation in connection with the stock purchase and sale from William Phung to Connie San King Wong. I hereby certify that Michael Wong is the duly elected and acting president of the corporation, anal the within Votes has not been rescinded or amended Dated: June 19, 2008 ATTEST: Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. V~ < C Michael Wong, director tY William Pht~n irector RESIGNATION I, William Phung, of 26 Lake Street, Malden, MA, hereby resign as the Treasurer, Secretary and Director of the Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. effective immediately. Dated : June 19, 2008 ~"VI / William Ph ng Y Stephen A. Goldy, Chairman Ben Tafoya, V. Chairman Town of Reading James E. Bonazoli, Secretary 16 Lowell Street Camille W. Anthony Richard W. Schubert Reading, MA 01867 BOARD OF SELECTMEN (781)942-9043 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us February 10, 2009 Miryam Bobadilla DHCD 100 Cambridge Street - Suite 300 Boston MA 02114 Re: Request for extension, Priority Development Fund grant Dear Ms. Bobadilla: The Town of Reading received a Planning Assistance Grant through the Priority Development Fund to develop a 40R Smart Growth Overlay District for downtown Reading. The Town has been snaking progress with its contracted consultant, Housing Partners, Inc. (HPI); however, the work is not complete. This letter is to request an extension of the grant to allow the Town and HPI to complete the work. We respectfully request an extension to December 31, 2009 to complete the work. HPI, the Reading Community Planning & Development Commission (CPDC), Board of Selectmen, and Reading planning staff have held several public meetings to define the boundaries of the proposed district, to draft preliminary design guidelines, and to determine appropriate sites for possible redevelopment under a Smart Growth District. HPI's architectural partner, Abacus Associates, prepared a slide presentation on the potential phased implementation of a Smart Growth Overlay District in Reading to visualize the increased density and redevelopment. During this time, the Town has also contracted separately with a parking consultant to study downtown parking. Because the conclusions of the parking consultant were expected to bear on the Smart Growth Distri ct development and design guidelines, the Town had asked HPI to suspend work for a period of time pending the completion of the parking report. The parking recommendations were delivered this week and were immediately transmitted to HPI; HPI has begun work on the zoning by-law.. Meetings with key downtown property owner-developers have been held to ensure that their imminent redevelopment plans could be realized within the 40R parameters, including the percentage of affordable housing provided. Next, a public meeting with stakeholders and property owners is planned for March 9. Reading CPDC members are preparing renderings for this meeting to show how key sites and public places could appear ZIj under 40R, furthering goals articulated in the Master Plan and in a 2008 community consensus- building and goal-setting effort (World Cafe). By the end of March, we expect the boundary to be ratified by the CPDC. The Town will then hold a public hearing in accordance with MGL 40A and 40R sections 5, and the 40R application will be submitted to DHCD. Following DHCD's approval, a Special Town Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the zoning amendment. Much progress has been made, and momentum is building. We appreciate your consideration of an extension of the grant to help us advance this significant planning and Smart Growth development opportunity for the Town of Reading. Sincerely, Stephen Goldy Chairman, Board of Selectmen Z~'e'.' 2-, " DRAFT - 2009 Annual Town Meeting - April 27, 2009 WARRANT OUTLINE 02/06/2009 Art. Mover/ Moderator # Article Descriution Sponsor Comment Notes 11'"Ccti n 2 Reports Board of Selectmen • State of the r''v,1 - Goldv t ~i ~ H ~ } i q x ~ E ! ~ ~ ( ~ f J 4 . ~ ~ ~ ' r~ ~ V . ~ , l, . -F. ~ i ~ >_i ,i,.nusx .Y+kia ,y r~ m~c~+cirxdp czw-~a~ ~ ~ ~ d n 3 lnstrucliun Board of Selectmen ♦ ~Ic~tion to 1.11) 1 c afoya 4 Amend Capital Improvement Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion -Bonazoli Program FY 2009 - FY 2018 ♦ Presentation - LeLdcheur ♦ FINCOM report - Grimes t 5 Amend FY 2009 Budget HN UUM ♦ Metion - Hines ♦ Presentation - LeLacheur ♦ , FINCOM report - tliu Authorize the disposition '`of surplus; tangible property 10 Article regw6sting lunchn for Cemetery Board of designing a Cemetery Garage Trustees 1 1 Rev ok 1 wi'ls o Ird of SelectmcII • h~J > r ,'yam ti 1 ~°aJ' e ~ t,r~v 7t n. 1':. rc. IE~ F',+ ~{~~a cd~,:- 2 7!^.! ~ , r 12 Establishing stabilization fund for Board of Selectmen Sick Leave and Vacation Leave Buy- back for Municipal Employees 1.., tv l~T h `4 -c ,k 57 b ~.P 3,7 t '1T -s;r t xi (J'n? 1~ ~o C ~L -n frt_ J _ _~T] 21, ] ~ticet -~CCCht~IIICC _N'LI 'CI It I_LH1C ' Huard of Selectmen st '1 7 ' s 4x4 l' I r yF~ 7 Approve FY 2010 -_2011) C'npital l' NCONI Improvements Prom-am 14 Transfer funds from MTBE legal Board of Selectmen settlement to the Water Fund water conservation improvements to public buildings 17 Bylaw outlawing the use of Marijuana Board of Selectmen on public property and in public buildings j 18 Bylaw - snow and ice removal by Board of Selectmej i commercial property owners 19 Zoning amendment to reduce required CPDC setback in commercial districts on South Main Street to 50 feet 20 ' Declaring seats of Certain Town Board of Selectmen Meeting members vacant Article 16 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF MARIHUANA OR TETRAIMROCANNABINOL No person shall smoke, ingest, or'otherwise use or cgnsuine marihuana or tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in G.L. c. 94C, § 1, as amended) while in of u' on any street", sidewalk, public way, footway, passageway, stairs, bridge, park, playground, beach, recreation area, boatlanding, public building, schoolhouse, 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;oi m ariy place,accessible to the public. This by-law may be enforced through any lawful means in law or in equity including, but not limited to, enforcement by criminal uidictment or complaint pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 21, or by noncriminal disposition pursuant to G.L. e. 40, § 211),*;by the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, or their duly authorized agents, or any police, officer. The fine for violation of this by-law shall be three hundred dollars ($300) for each offense. Any penalty imposed under this by-law .shall be in addition to any civil penalty imposed under G.L. c. 94C, § 32L. q r2 16 Debt Authorization - Energy and Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Meeting January 6, 2009 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Secretary James Bonazoli, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Youth Representative Sarah Mulroy, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, and the following list of, interested parties: Brian Sullivan, Brian Tucker, David Tuttle, George Hines, Angela Binda, Kathy Greenfield, Susan Patterson, Priscilla Gottwald, Irene Collins, John Douglass, Pete Dahl, William Griset Jr., Alexandria Campbell, Judy Osborn, Deb Stratton, Karen DiNapoli, Bill Brown, George Fidenza, Domenic Tango, Angela Spadafora, Robert Spadafora, John Lucan, Principal Richard Davidson, Chuck Eisenberg, Eleanor White, Nick Safina, George Katsoufis. On motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli, the Board voted to 20 into Executive Session for the purpose of strate" with respect to litigation to come back into Open Session at approximately 7:30 p.m. The motion was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:35 p.m. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Retorts and Comments - Selectman Camille Anthony took a tour of Breakheart Reservation with the Town Manager. Bill Brown noted that the Town should look at timber harvesting in the Town Forest and conservation lands. Selectman Anthony noted that she has taken out papers for another term on the Board of Selectmen, and that nomination papers need to be in by February 17`x'. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he had Office Hours today and there was no public present. Youth Representative Sarah Mulroy had no report. She is meeting with Selectman James Bonazoli and Chainnan Stephen Goldy along with Recreation Administrator John Feudo and Elder/Human Services Administrator Dawn Folopoulos regarding the potential for intergenerational programs. Selectman James Bonazoli met with John Feudo regarding the Mattera property. Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya will defer until later in the evening. Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 6, 2009 - Pate 2 Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the Board had received an email from Dawn Folopoulos regarding the success of the Adopt-A-Family Program. Town Manager/Assistant Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • Downtown project - Lighting from Washington to Haven Street. • The alleyway brick work is done. • Christmas tree disposal. • 'Tree Lighting - The lights are being shut off this evening. Thanks to the Chamber of Cominerce for sponsoring this display again this year. • Snow/Ice Budget is exhausted for the fiscal year. • Flu shots are still available. • Performance contracting process - Wednesday, January 7th, Monday, January 12th. • Tennis Courts • Boards, Committees and Commissions training - Ethics and Open Meeting Law - February 3rd. • Capital projects for stimulus package - Project requests due January 8th. • DPW Director hiring process. • The January YCC is now available online on the Town website at www.readimmna.eov. Dates and Events: • February 3rd - Boards, Committees and Commissions training • February 11th- Financial Forum • March 3rd - Warrant closes for Annual Town Meeting Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya asked that as part of the budget process, the Department Heads identify those work items or projects that we are doing today that offer no value to the community and we would be better off not doing. The Board asked for an update on what the items are that we are holding pending the identification of 9 (c ) cuts in the State Budget. Personnel and Appointments Conservation Commission - The Board interviewed Brian Sullivan and Brian Tucker for one position on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2009. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova, the Board moved to place the followinLr names into nomination for one position on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2009: Brian Sullivan and Brian Tucker. Brian Sullivan received one vote, Brian Tucker received four votes and Brian Tucker was appointed. Discussion/Action Items Hearing - Wood End School Drivewav Circle as a Fire Lane - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Present were John Lucan from the PTO and Principal Richard Davidson. y Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 6, 2009 - Page 3 The Town Manager noted that the school through its Safety Committee requested this regulation and the Principal of the school is in support. Principal Davidson noted that on January 26th, the School Department is going to a placard system at this school and that should help with traffic conditions, Board members noted that the Board of Selectmen need to do site visits but this proposal can and should move forward at this time, On motion. by Bonazoli seconded by Anthonv, the Board voted to close the hearing designating Wood End School drivewav circle as a fire lane by a vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova, the Board of Selectmen voted to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995 by adding to Article 5, Section 4.4e, the following:. Street Location Regulation Wood End School Traffic Circle No Parldng Fire Lane The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Two Hour and Emplovee Parking - South Side of Green Street between Main and Ash Streets - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager reviewed the proposal which would establish the so called "blue zone" parking regulations as exist in other places in Town for this location. This will allow the parking spaces to be used for all day parking for employees, and also to be used by customers when all day parking is not in use. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert, the Board voted to close the hearing on narking regulations on Green Street by a vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Bonaooli seconded by Tafova. the Board of Selectmen voted to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995 by adding to Appendix A-3b the following: TWO HOUR PARKING OR ALL DAY PARKING WITH EMPLOYEE PERMIT DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mondav through Fridav) Green Street on the southerly side between Main Street and Ash Street The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Joint Meeting with CPDC re: 40R or other Downtown Zoning - Consultant Chuck Eisenberg and Eleanor White were present along with CPDC Chairman David Tuttle and CPDC members and Associates Nick Safina and George Katsoufis. 5 ~3 Board of Selectmen Meetina - Januarv 6. 2009 - Pate 4 The Town Manager noted that the purpose of tonight's discussion was to outline the proposed 40R District boundaries, and to get direction from the Board of Selectmen as to whether or not these boundaries should be modified and shrunk. Selectman Camille Anthony felt that all of the stakeholders should be invited to participate in review of this process including the Historical Commission and the business owners. She asked which buildings the Historical Commission's demolition delay covered and what additional ones should be covered. There are no particular concerns with the issue of four story buildings. The Board generally supported the smaller 40R District boundary, and further moving the process for a Special Town Meeting perhaps in May or June. If the Town wants to expand the 40R District at a later date to cover the entire area of the Downtown Business B District, they can do so. Continued Hearing - Liauor Policies - The Secretary read the notice of the Liquor Policy hearing. This hearing was continued from its initial date of December 16, 2008. Using the overhead projector with the red line Liquor Policy amendments, the Town Manager reviewed the policy section by section. Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the reason why we are reviewing the policy is because it has been some time since they have been adopted, the community has changed, and we have made a commitment to review all policies as part of our RCASA grant from SAMHSA. There was discussion on a number of areas including Section 3.2.1.6 Duty to Perform - What happens if a restaurant is closed for more than 20 days because the owner is on vacation. It was noted that the Board of Selectmen can approve this with prior approval granted, and that the Board may waive it under certain defined circumstances. Section 3.2.1.8 Alcohol Policy for Staff While Serving - The question was raised as to whether or not employees could "participate" in wine tastings.. With regard to consuming alcoholic beverages after the official closing hour, the Town Manager pointed out that this is a matter of law. 3.2.1.9 Alcohol Manager Serving Training - Concern was expressed about the three month requirement for training (versus the six months as is the current requirement). 3.2.1.20 Hours of Operation - A comment was made that clubs are allowed to be open much later than restaurants, and that perhaps restaurants should be open the same number of hours. 3.2.2.5 Orderly Closing - There was a great deal of discussion on the issue of orderly closing. Comments were made by representatives of the Chamber of Commerce that they understood that orderly closing meant that they could not serve any drinks after the legal closing hour (12 midnight for restaurants) but patrons could be on the premises at a later time finishing their drink and meal. There was lengthy testimony as to the importance of being able to operate in this manner, and that it is important to be able to serve alcohol up to the closing hour, and not have a "last call" 15 minutes before the legal closing hour. ,q ( ~ ~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - January 6. 2009 - Pate 5 Selectman Richard Schubert suggested the following: Food service should be available until midnight or until the restaurant is scheduled to close, last call should be at midnight. All glasses, bottles, etc, containing alcohol should be off the table by 12:30 a.m., and all patrons should be off the premises by 1:00 a.m. The Town Manager was directed to apply a draft of that in the regulations. 3.2.2.8 Services of Alcoholic Beverages Limited to Hours that Food Service is Provided - Questions were raised as to what a "full menu of food service" would be. The Venetian Moon Restaurant indicated that they serve a "tapest" menu until midnight which is the same items on the menu but smaller portions. There was a great deal of discussion on 3.2.6.2 that holders of special licenses must purchase their alcohol from a licensed Massachusetts wholesaler. The Town Manager noted that this is a matter of State law, and the suggestion is that the Town should have a list of wholesalers available. The Board asked what would be the penalty for infraction by a special license holder. 3.2.7 Enforcement - This section is new. There was a lot of discussion as to whether or not the offenses should have a sunset clause on them so that if an offense occurred 10 years ago, it would not be dealt with the same as an offense that took place a year ago. The sense from the Board was that the section as written is appropriate. There was also discussion as to what the purpose of posting a notice would be, and the Town Manager noted that the Town would probably print the required notice and give it to the licensee to post on the premises during the period of suspension. Agents of the Licensing Authority - There was a great deal of discussion as to whether or not the Town Manager should be an agent of the licensing authority. The Town Manager noted that he acts for the licensing authority in a number of occasions including the annual visit. The Board felt that this should stay as written. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert. the Board voted to continue the hearing to February 10. 2009 at 8:00 u.m. in order for the draft revisions to be made. These revisions will be emailed to the Chamber of Commerce and posted on the website. The motion was aDproved by a vote of 5-0-0. Establish Town Manager's Salary FY 2010 - The Board delayed establishing the Town Manager's salary until the meeting on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Lease Extension - Reading Ice Arena Authority - The Board signed the lease extension for the Reading Ice Arena Authority - no formal action was required. Approval of Minutes On motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert. the Board voted to approve the Minutes of December 9. 2008 by a vote of 4-0-0. (Selectman Camille Anthony had left the room.) s&s Board of Selectmen Meetinv - January 6. 2009 - Paize 6 On motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert, the Board voted to annrove the Minutes of December 16, 2008 by a vote of 4-0-0. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert, the Board voted to adjourn the Januarv 6, 2009 at 11:15 mm. by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary a~ Board of Selectmen Meeting January 10, 2009 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Secretary James Bonazoli, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Police Chief James Cormier, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Library Director Ruth Urell, Community Services Director/Town Planner Carol Kowalski and DPW Business Administrator Jane Kinsella. Also present were members of the Library Board of Trustees Suzy Axelson, Dick Curtis, Cherrie Dubois, Vicki Yablonsky, David Hutchinson and Karen Storti. The Assistant Town Manager reviewed the overall estimates of revenue and expenses as modified from the October 2008 Financial Forum. He noted that variables for which we will have additional information at the end of January include State Aid, health insurance and levels of free cash. The Assistant Town Manager noted that with the development of a budget addressing all accommodated costs, a 0% increase in Town and School Budgets will still require approximately $650,000 in free cash to balance. This is the model that we are working on right now pending clarification of the items noted above. The Town Manager reviewed a memo dated January 9, 2009 outlining guiding principles, corm-non assumptions, and information on fees and revenues. Department Heads went through budgets for the Fire Department, the Police Department, Community Services and the Library. The Library Board presented documents outlining the summary of State Aid expenditures for FY 2004 - FY 2008, and one page of bullets showing the most pertinent issues with regard to the Library. The Fire, Police, Dispatch and Community Services Departments showed how level funding would affect their departments. The Board reviewed a sheet showing the Town Manager's salary and compared it to the salaries of Town Managers in other communities. The schedule shows that the Town Manager's salary in Reading is about $4,000 lower than the average of the other communities. Further, the information shows that total compensation for Reading is about $12,000 lower than the average of the other communities. s-~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 10. 2009 - baQe 2 The Chairman polled the Board of Selectmen on what level of salary increase they would propose for the Town Manager for FY 2010. There seemed to be a consensus around a 3% increase. The Town Manager asked if the Board of Selectmen would consider a 2% increase on July 1, 2009, and another 2% increase on January 1, 2010. The cost would be the same as a 3%, increase for the year but the increase in base salary upon which pension is calculated would be higher. The Town Manager noted that the base salary is important if the employee is within three years of retirement. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Anthonv, the Board of Selectmen approved a 2% salarv increase for the Town Manager effective Julv 1, 2009, and a 2% increase effective Januarv 1. 1010. The motion was approved by vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv, the Board.of Selectmen established a Board of Selectmen subcommittee on Town Manager compensation to consist of two members of the Board of Selectmen, and to report back a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen in October 2009. Vice Chairman Ben Tafova and Selectman Richard Schubert will be on the subcommittee. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Anthonv seconded by Tafova, the Board of Selectmen adjourned the meeting of Januarv 10, 2009 at 12,00 noon by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 5 Board of Selectmen Meeting January 20, 2009 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Secretary James Bonazoli, Selectman Camille Anthony, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena, School Committee Members Charles Robinson, Karen Janowski, David Michaud, Lisa Gibbs and Elaine Webb and the following list of interested parties: General Manager of the Reading Municipal Light Department Vinnie Cameron, Finance Committee Chairman George Hines, Light Board Commissioner Bob Soli, Phil Pacino, Dick Hahn, Town Accountant Gail Lapointe, Susan Giacalone, Maria Ferrari, Attorney Josh Latham, Engineer Jack Sullivan, Consultant Daniel Hart, Architect Andrew Stebbins, Dennis Brearley and Kathleen Riley. The School Committee was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman James Bonazoli noted that there is a meeting of the Economic Development Committee tomorrow night. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the DPW Director Search Committee met and if the public has comments, they can be emailed to the Town Manager. She attended a meeting of the Trust Fund Commissioners, and it is not a good time to be investing and earnings are down. Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya indicated that he watched the inauguration today, and our new President has put out a call for service. Public Comment - Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the Board received an email from Bob Frey regarding the I-93/1128 Interchange. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that the Board received an email from Tom Ryan and it should be responded to. Town Manager/Assistant Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • He noted that there is a sense of hope and optimism with our new President. • The Board of Selectmen had their second budget meeting and he sent a chart of possible cuts to the Selectmen for their approval/disapproval. • He commended the Department of Public Works for the snow clearing. • The Town submitted eight projects for the stimulus packet. Y , Board of Selectmen Meeting - January 20, 2009 - Page 2 Personnel and Appointments Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Member - Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the elected representative resigned before he was sworn in so this will be a joint appointment by the Board of Selectmen and School Committee. He noted that six votes of I l are needed. The Board of Selectmen and School Committee interviewed Maria Ferrari for one position on the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District. Ms. Ferrari noted that she has experience as a teacher and budget manager for a school district, and she has experience working with school committees. Bonazoli moved and Anthonv seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District Member with a term expiring November 2, 2010: Maria B. Ferrari. Ms. Ferrari received eight votes and was appointed. A motion by Michaud seconded by Robinson to adjourn the School Committee meeting at 7:15 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Animal Control Appeals Committee - The Board interviewed Susan Giacalone for one position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee. Anthonv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Animal Control Appeals Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2009: Susan Giacalone. Ms. Giacalone received three votes and was appointed. Discussion/Action Items Town Accountant Ouarterly Meeting - Town Accountant Gail LaPointe reviewed the status of projects to date. She noted that we are ready for the final audit. The Town Manager noted that the questions the auditors ask are extensive. The Assistant Town Manager noted that the auditors are interested in the big picture now - not just the ratios. Selectman James Bonazoli asked if there are any concerns with our bond ratings. Ms. LaPointe noted that she feels confident because we have a plan. The Assistant Town Manager noted that Standard and Poors has indicated that most communities with our ratings have more cash reserves. Selectman James Bonazoli asked what it meant when bond ratings drop. The Assistant Town Manager noted that we're at the bottom of the rung at getting the best price. Right now, our needs are small and as long as nothing big comes along, we'll be okay. He also noted that vendors are looking at not doing business with communities who cannot pay. Actuarial Study Results of Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) - RMLD General Manager Vinnie Cameron and RMLB Members Dick Hahn, Phil Pacino and Bob Soli were present. 5 G7/ Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 20, 2009 - Pate 3 Town Accountant Gail LaPointe introduced Kathleen Riley who did the study on the Town's health insurance for retirees. The Town Manager noted that we are required to do the study but under no obligation to fund. Ms. Riley reviewed the results of the study. She noted that if we fund not, we use a higher % rate around 7.75%. If we pay as you go, the rate will be lower - around 4.75%. Ms. LaPointe noted that the State gave us a funding date to fully fund. They will give us a mechanism to help fund. She also noted that each Enterprise Fund funds their own portion; i.e., RMLD, water and sewer. The Town Manager noted that the Reading Municipal Light Department fully funded their pension in 1969. North Main Street LIP - Attorney Josh Latham, Engineer Jack Sullivan, Consultant Daniel Hart, Architect Andrew Stebbins and applicant Dennis Brearley were present. The Town Manager noted that this is a presentation on a possible LIP at 885 Main Street. Attorney Josh Latham noted that there are two lots, and the Town's affordable housing numbers have declined. They are proposing two and three bedroom units both townhouse and flat style for the handicapped. They are looking to attract young couples, empty nesters and single parents. Andrew Stebbins noted that he divided the units into four - five unit buildings. They are addressing the setback and will be in line with the homes on either side. They will follow the LEED Program guidelines for green buildings. The location is a half mile from Downtown. They will use energy star rated windows and appliances. They will meet the LEED certified threshold but they will not go through the whole process. Engineer Jack Sullivan indicated that the property is two acres, and they originally wanted 24 units but scaled it back to 20 units. They are pursuing a walking easement to Francis Drive and will loop water out to Francis Drive. They will comply with Conservation Bylaws. The property currently has two curb cuts but they will only use one curb cut. The road will remain private. Mr. Sullivan noted that there will be easements f6r utilities to the Town. The Town Manager noted that the Town provides rubbish collection and recycling. Vice Chainnan Ben Tafoya asked what is the closest point to the abutting home, and Mr. Sullivan noted that it was a minimum of 30 feet. Vice Chairman Tafoya also asked if there have been any meetings with abutters, and Dennis Brearley indicated that he has met with the abutters on Main Street and Francis Drive. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the trash receptacle is not in a good location, and should be moved because it will affect the quality of life for the person living in the unit next to it. She also suggested that they use the same light styles used in the Downtown project. Selectman James Bonazoli asked about the shadow parking, and the architect indicated that is an area that can easily be converted to parking if needed. 5°3 Board of Selectmen Meetinc - Januarv 20, 2009 - Page 4 Selectman Camille Anthony indicated that two spaces per unit is not enough. Attorney Latham indicated that the Zoning By-Law only requires 1.50 spaces per unit. Selectman Anthony noted that the zoning is outdated and not realistic - there is no place for company to park. The sense of the Board was to bring this back to the full board and also invite the abutting property owners. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Anthonv to adiourn the meeting of Januarv 20, 2009 at 9:35 p.m. was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary c%' S Board of Selectmen Meeting January 27, 2009 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena, Police Chief James Conner, Town Engineer George Zambouras, Highway Supervisor Mike deBrigard, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Safety Officer Mike Lee and the following list of interested parties: Tom Ryan, Bill Brown, Naomi Kaufman, Everett and Virginia Blodgett, Courtney Croteau, Gina Snyder, Ann Ward, Jim Steinberg, Donnan Barney, Adele Blunt, Paul and Karen Millett, Bruce MacKenzie, Rick Shaffer, Ann Morgan, Consultant Jason Schreiber. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Camille Anthony noted that she attended the MMA Annual Trade Show and a meeting of the Economic Development Committee. Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he attended a reception that Friends of Reading Recreation held for sponsors and volunteers. He also clarified a comment that he made at the last liquor policy hearing regarding empty store fronts. Public Comment - Tom Ryan of 8 7 Dana Road indicated that he is very unhappy with the way the Town is plowing the sidewalks and depositing snow onto his private property. He feels that the Bylaws need to be addressed. Paul and Karen Millett of 25 Fairview Avenue noted that the egress to Joshua Eaton is not clear, and children are trying to hurdle four foot snowbanks. They feel that it is a safety issue. Discussion/Action Items Traffic Issues - Review Suu~~ested Routes to School - Police Chief James Cormier, Safety Officer Mike Lee and Courtney Croteau from Mass Rides were present. Ms. Croteau noted that the Safe Routes to School Program focuses on safety, education, enforcement and engineering. She also noted that the Parker Middle School assessment is being done within a one mile radius, and all of the schools are being signed up. Chief Conner noted that he and the Safety Officer act as the liaison for the Town. Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 27. 2009 - Page 2 Selectman Camille Anthony asked if anything is being done regarding traffic calming. Ms. Croteau indicated that is left to individual communities. Selectman Anthony noted that traffic calming should be a statewide effort. Chairman Stephen Goldy asked if the routes will be published and it was noted that they will. Elementarv School Issues - Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the Board has received complaints regarding drop off and pick up at schools. He also noted that people are blocking driveways, parking too close to the intersections and parking on crosswalks. The consensus was to send a letter to the parents letting them know that complaints have been received and enforcement will be stepped up. Chief Cornier noted that some schools are implementing the placard program. Ann Ward of 14 Bancroft Avenue noted that she walked in patrols when she was young. Jim Steinberg noted that he lives near a school and the afternoons and nights are the worst. He also noted that teachers have parked in front of his driveway for four hours. Sidewalk Plowing/Construction - Selectman Camille Anthony noted that she met with staff regarding sidewalk plowing. The Town Manager reviewed the recommendations on sidewalk plowing. Town Engineer George Zambouras noted that the recommendations eliminate one mile and adds two more miles. Everett Blodgett of 99 Prescott Street noted that if the Town plows one side of the street, the north side gets more sun. He also noted that the west side is better than the east side. Karen Millett noted that communication should be sent to private plows regarding snow banks. She also noted that the crosswalk on Fairview Avenue cannot be used because of the snow bank. Public Works Director Ted McIntire indicated that Public Works will remove the snow bank once but then it is up to the residents to open it up. Ann Morgan noted that the Depot area going down Woburn Street has no egress to the sidewalk because of the snow banks. Gina Snyder suggested starting a program for residents to continue shoveling or snow blowing the sidewalks on their streets past their own homes. Main Street at Hopkins - George Zambouras noted that there have been 26 accidents in that area since 2006 - 14 at the intersection and 12 near Calareso's. Chief Cornier noted that the State approved a right turn only in 1992, and the Selectmen approved a right turn only in 1996. The Town Manager noted that this intersection should be signalized but, in the meantime, we'll try the right turn only. adz Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 27, 2009 - Paae 3 Interim Uses of Brande Court Parking Lot - The Town Manager noted that the parking lot is empty since the Atlantic Food Mart closed and it should be regulated parking. The only concern is that it is difficult to take back regulations once they are in place. After much discussion, the Board decided to consider blue sticker parking for that lot and will schedule a hearing for this. Parking Consultant Presentation - Consultant Jason Schreiber was present to review the draft final report. He noted that there is a lot of vacant land. A survey was done and it was noted that the average stay in Downtown is two to three hours, and the 85th percentile is two to seven hours. Mr. Schreiber recommended expanding the employee permit program. He noted that the program sells out quickly but the spaces are underutilized. He recommends selling permits for 130% - 150% of the spaces. He noted that only 75% of the employees Downtown knew the program exists. He also noted that Sanborn Street, Woburn Street and Ash Street are good places to expand the program. He suggested taking the additional revenues from the parking permits and use it for Downtown improvements; i.e., banners, new signs, etc. Mr. Schreiber suggested adjusting the time limits because when the time limit shuts off, the parking increases in front of and in back of CVS. He recommends extending the two hour limit to 10:00 p.m. and the three hour in back to 10:00 p.m. He also suggested expanding the enforcement hours by at least 15 hours, improve the parking signage, create incentives for sharing of private parking, remove zoning restrictions, create management entity, offer lease purchase of private lots, initiate a new commuter permit program, expand bicycle facilities, install bus shelters and look at valet parking if necessary. He noted that reverse angle parking on High Street would increase parking spaces and calm traffic. Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya indicated that he would also like to look at the number of parking spots at apartment complexes. Town Manager's Goals - The Town Manager noted that these are community goals that have been drafted by the Department Heads for the Selectmen's review. The Selectmen can add and/or delete to this list. Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that some of the items are action items, not goals. . Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that customer service initiatives need to be followed through. Selectman Camille Anthony requested that timeframes be added to the goals. Discuss Customer Satisfaction Survev - Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the survey is available on cards and on the website. The summary is the information from both. He suggests reviewing the summary on a monthly basis. 9C Cuts to State Aid - Vice Chainnan Ben Tafoya noted that the Town Manager and Superintendent identified a significant amount to hold back. He suggests holding the line with those even if cuts are lesser because it will make the next budget easier in FYI 0. He suggests sending a letter to the School Department asking to hold the money. 5Q 3 ' Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 27. 2009 - Page 4 The Town Manager noted that the Town and Schools held back $900,000 and will continue to hold back. The Assistant Town Manager noted that 70% of the excise tax carne in on target and the rest of the revenues look good. Approval of Sale of Debt - The Assistant Town Manager noted that he sold debt at a 1.63% interest rate. The money is for the financial systems and decommissioning of the Water Treatment Plant. The amount is $1,550,000 for four years. A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthonv that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certifv that at a meeting of the Board held Januarv 27, 2009, of which meeting all members of the Board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the Board in my custodv: Move: that the sale of the $1.550.000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2009 Bonds of the Town dated Februarv 1. 2009 (the "Bonds"), to First Southwest Companv at the price of $1.572.844 and accrued interest is herebv approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be oavable on Februarv 1st of the vears and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates. as follows: Interest Year Amount Rate 2010 $425,000 I 2.00% 2011 425,000 2.00 2012 425,000 ( 2.00 2013 ( 275,000 2.00 That in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds. the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminarv Official Statement dated Januarv 20, 2009, and a final Official Statement dated Januarv 27. 2009. (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and herebv are ratified, confirmed. approved and adopted. That the consent to the financial advisor bidding for the Bonds. as executed prior to the bidding for the Bonds. is herebv confirmed. That the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be. and herebv are. authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town. which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds. as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. sdW' Board of Selectmen Meeting - Januarv 27, 2009 - Page 5 That each member of the Board of Selectmen. the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take anv and all such actions. and execute and deliver, such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public. that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that notice stating the place, date and time of the meeting was filed with the Town Cleric and a copy thereof posted in the office of the Town Cleric or on the principal official bulletin board of the Town at least 48 hours, including Saturdays but not Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in Executive Session, and that the official record of the meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains available to the public, all in accordance with G.L. c.39, s.23B, as amended. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafova to adiourn the meeting of Januarv 27, 2009 at 10:33 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary sd s 6 (C Ccomcast c.. January 21, 2009 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Service Changes Dear Members of the Board: In keeping with our ongoing efforts to provide regular updates regarding our service, I would like to inform you of upcoming changes to our channel line-up within your community. Effective January 28, 2009, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will be included in the Basic Service tier, moving from the Digital Classic package. With this change, TBN will now be available to more Comcast customers in your community. TBN will remain on digital channel 229. As TBN is a digital channel, customers will need either a digital television or a digital cable box to view TBN programming. Effective March 17, 2009, the Home Shopping Network (HSN) will move from channel 70 to 3. The Home Shopping Network will continue to be part of the Basic Service tier. A cable box is not required to view HSN. We will be communicating these changes to our customers though a bill message on their next monthly billing statement. Should residents contact you with questions regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to direct them to our toll free customer service number: 1-800- COMCAST. Our Customer Account Executives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions they may have regarding Comcast products, services and prices. If you have any questions about this or any other issue, please feel free to contact me directly at 978- 927-5700, ext. 4409. Sincerely, 57 Jane M. Lyman Senior Manager of Government & Community Relations 6~ " /C Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867 Ruth urell, Director urell@noblenet.org 781-942-6725 January 21, 2009 Nancy Aberman Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Dear Nancy: Thank you for all your outstanding work on the Lifelong Access/LiveWires grant last year. Because of your professionalism and creativity, Libraries for the Future (LFF) solicited the Reading Public Library to participate in their Health Access initiative. Only six libraries from Massachusetts will receive this $6,000 grant to invest in the creation of a Health Information Center and to be designated as a Health Access Center of Excellence by LFF, a national non profit organization. Your dedication and unique contributions to the LiveWires program and to Lifelong Access (Libraries for the Future) have secured this special honor for the Reading Public Library. Thank you for all you do and all you've done on behalf of the Library! You make us look good. Best Ruth Urell Enclosures: Fitzpatrick Family Letter Live Wires events at RPL (Reading Chronicle) cc: Lorraine Barry, Head of Information Services Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager July 15, 2008 Dear Ms. Ruth Urell, We would like to compliment the high quality of service provided by one of your employees. Over the years, Nancy Aberman has been consistently able to obtain difficult material--that others cannot locate. Her persistence and high-level of skills have made it possible to assist us with every item we have ever requested. We are thankful that you provide the town with an employee who is accommodating and so accomplished in her field of work. Most sincerely, The FitzPatrick Family 7e- $ y - 2 'Linda Snow Dockser P.H.D. A note to. my readers, which ike my articles, reflects my per- . tonal conviction and represents ny own perspective:. "ommunieation is vital to all aspects of the schools. RCTV is one of many information con- duits in Reading and the fact that citizens appreciate this . community televisions' pro- gramming was evident from the support 'received at renewal time. Supportive businesses need our, support all the time, for them, there is no one `renewal'. time., Newspapers are one such business. As an independent and very part-time journalist, my column is only one of many sources of school.informatfoil. I encourage readers to support the. local newspapers because they. are a vital conduit, for. informa . tion which impacts the quality and character of our community as well as, our schools. ' As we saw with, Atlantic Food Mart, this economy can be a4eath sen-. tence for small businesses. Yet these businesses hire local stu- dents and residents, support community events, and maintain connections between neighbor hoods. At a high school PTO meeting recently, there was a discussion about publicity. Without the local papers, many educational events would be missed and wonderful resources, would only reach limited audiences. The schools would be a mystery to most red- dents, and their philanthropic efforts would achieve a fraction of their impact without the news- papers. If. I may be so bold, please.be a part -of the solution: support our schools by support- ing local newspapers and busi- nesses: By theway,,when.you.see,,your children h the Chronicle, didyou . know that extra copies are avail- able for purchase to share with family and friends? Just go to the office on Main Street. and ask. 't'his is' a way.to share your child's accomplishment and to support the newspaper. RMHS BAND PARENT ORGANIZATION NEWS WINTERGUARD: . OPPORTUNITY TO PER- FORM Newsletters from the. BPO arrive regularly. The most recent one surprised me, I did not realize that students do not have to be. in High School yet, to join the-Winterguard. Read on... "Do you -love to. perform? Do you miss. the roar, of the crowd from marching season? It does- n't have to be over yet! The award winning RMHS Winterguard has a few openings left for this ,year's team. . "Who can join? Any student in the. 7th grade. or higher-does not' have to be a band member or sib- ling. "Experience? Dance or Drama is helpful but not necessary. "When? The season runs from the beginning of January until the end of March. Practices are Mon and Wed from 6pm 9pm. Eventually, Saturday and/or Sunday morning practices will be. added as competition season- gets closer.. "Competitions? Tlie . winter-. guard will perform in 4 local competitions before finishing the season performing in front of the home crowd at. NESBA FINALS held at Reading. High on 3/29. "Want to learn more or give it ,a try? Please ernail one the guard parent.liaisons Dawn Strong . sama`- lyx@aol.com or call 781-439-5064 or Patty . D:Donnell patriceo@noblenet.org or 617- 943-7519. INDOOR YARD SALE: SUPPORT THE BANDS FEBRUARY7 ;r The RMHS cafeteria has been booked for the weekend 6F February 6-8 for a yard sale. Friday, February 6th is the drop-off date, Saturday is the yard sale. Sunday is the snout. date. "Please start setting aside yard sale items to contribute to this' fun event. Keep in mind that the following items cannot be sold at' the yard sale:. clothing,' appli" ances,- suitcases, . encyclopedias; soiled items,. and stuffed . anP mats. More details to follow" SCHOOL NOTES CONTINUES Do you -or your school organi- zations have something to share?' Please send it to readingschool= notes@comcast.net. Wishing you and your families, and neigh-' born a wonderful start to the New Year! VeWues evei ts, PL:, Are you. ever too old to make music? This theme • forms the basis. of Young @ Heart, a docu- mentary that will be shown at The Reading 'Public Library LiveWires Coffee & More pro- gram on Tuesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. Young @ Heart documents the true story of a,chorus corn- prised,of senior citizens in their 70s and 80s who are in final rehearsal for a concert in their LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OP READING ; a OFR~ hometown-- of Northampton MA, Defying their age,, the chorus sings popular contemporary music, and. the members with- stand both physical hardships and emotional ones as they pre- pare for their performance. This dynamic film has won awards at several film festivals. - Following the screening of the film, Roberta Taylor, wwill. facilitate a discussion. - Ms. Taylor is a professional psy- chotherapist and Certified. Life Coach, owner of the business Pathmaking for Life. You won't want to miss what will surely be a lively ~discussion of this enjoy.- able filrri'. - Coffee; . - anti refreshments will be served before the film. Participants are invited to bring a brown bag LEGAL NOTICE y lunch for the 'discussion, . ~o r'~ aT : fwo TOWN OF READING s P~ ARE YOU READY •FOR ZONING BOARD '9:INCOne0RETIREMENT? OF APPEALS COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Author Mike Bonacorsi will o_- appear at the Reading Public Library on Tuesday, January 27 Af- "N `4 world. His book 'is not. about . investment strategy; its goal is to help people look at the issue of retirement and help then mov6 ahead with retirement piamiill He uses plan: language. to gui people to the kind of retirement they want. The author states his: reason for writing the book:- "I want you to. create a retirement life that is yours. Your dreams,, goals, and ambitions should be based on your situation ...and prepare for the unexpected'. Books will be available for purr chase and signing. This.program is presented bq LivefteS Lifelong Learning in the Library, This event is free of charge, and 7s funded by an .anonymous donor. For more informiation, .callthe' library at 781-944-0840. F Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Avenue; Reading, MA 01867 Ruth Urell, Director urell@noblenet.org 781-942-6725 January 21, 2009 Patty O'Donnell Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Dear Patty: Thank you for everything you did this year (and for many past years) to arrange for the library staff's participation in the Festival of Trees. This event raised $10,000 for the Reading school's technology fund and having the library represented reflects not only good citizenship, but also our commitment to our community. Your dedication and contributions to this project have certainly exceeded our expectations. You are a true public spirited person, and I deeply appreciate your willingness to take charge each year. Thank you for all you do and all you've done on behalf of the Library! You make us look good. Bes Ruth Urell cc: Michelle Filleul, Head of Circulation Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager V/ P.S. Thanks also for helping us plan the Story Board Walk event (Holiday Tree Lighting) for Walkable Reading ~ iL, r A Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867 Ruth Urell, Director urell@n'oblenet.org 781-942-6725 January 21, 2009 The Children's Room Staff Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Dear Children's Room Staff. Thank you for your I la' year of planning and hosting a house party at Rachel Baumgartner's to request donations of children's books for the Reading Food Pantry. Since 1998, your group has donated more than 1,000 books for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. In spite of harsh economic times in 2008, the staff and party attendees donated 150 books, an amount equal to 2007, and the 90 families served by the Food Pantry especially appreciated the ability to choose books for their children. Thank you for all that you do and all you've done on behalf of the Library to share our community spirit! cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager r I/ g~,s s S, g e e e t, F By Stephen Vittorfoso Staff Writer .Throughout 2008, town of- ficials.planned to refurbish a conservation area and two parks, hoping to improve recre- ation. In 2009, they're hoping to bring-plans. for the Mattera Conservation Area, Washing- ton Park and the Birch Meadow Complex to fruition. Here's where things stand: Mattera Conservation Area Recreation Administrator John Feudo presented select- men Dec.16 with necessary im provements that must be com- pleted before residents can en- joy the .2.14-acre site, at 1481Main St. Costing at least $58,000, the refurbishments would include installing an .Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-com- pliant bathroom, replacing the septic system or installing.a pump to connect the property to sewer lines and installing lighting and furniture. "We're just waiting'-for the green light to go," Feudo said. "We can move head full speed." Officials estimate about $230 for monthly operation, such as electricity, propane and water. They also expect school, youth and corporate groups and scout troops to use the site. Updates, Page..9 move C.. Ow Lie worth and Peter Scott, the pro- ject's architect. "A new facility.4ke,'this means that.they'll be able to offer better programming to their user groups," said Scott, a Wakefield-based architect, who has designed other putt- lic :access TV studios in Wake- field, Newton and Lexington. "The, one thing that is going to make this really unique is the exposure to Main Street. We're going to come up with some- thing neat to put into [the main] window" Rashworth said one of the facility's centerpieces will be a screening room, allowing producers -to showcase their productions for the commu- iuty., "We really hope the RCTV, Page 9 By Stephen Vittorioso- Siaff Writer While residents are donating countless food .to ,the Reading Food.Pantry, others are.giving books, hoping to spread the joy .;6666"g during the. holidays. For the llthyear, the.chil- dren's librarians at the Reading -public.Iabrary have donated children's books to those in need at the Food fantry,'thns'year's Reading-Advocate Gifts'of Hope designee. In 2008, the staff con- tributed more than 150. books to children. ".There were just as many books as previously;'. said.chil- -dren's librarian Rachel. Baum- gaitner; who coordinates the annual drive. "Theywerebooks that kids were really looking to get their hands on." Baunigartner hosted ahouse party Nov 23 at her Reading home, asking guests to bring books like holiday titles, clas- sic tales and must-haves, .which librarians later do- nated them to the pantry. " Baumgartner said the ' books are important to children, helping them display alove for reading. , "It's just the. spirit that it sends," Baum gartner said. "It's justpart of what we do." . Since beginning the cam= paign in 1998, the group has do- nated more than 1,000 books to the pantry for children of all ages,. including infants and teenagers. In 2007, the staff do- nated about 160 books, Baum- gartner said. Food Pantry volunteer Char lotto Harlan said the pantry ap- preciated the donation, espe- cially during such harsh eco- q nomic times. 'fThe families are so 010 pleased to choose books that they know theirchit- dren will love," Harlan said in an e=mail to. the. Advocate. Currently, the 1t 1 Food Pantry serve's ' about 90 households; or 180'guests, up from about 80 households Iast year. Harlan said two more fam iines have joined the pantry;. which is.located at the Old, South United Methodist Church on Salem Street, within the past month. Staff Writer Stephen Vitto- rioso can be reached at 978-371 5737 or at svittori@cne. com. i. t p t I r. y f t 'M 811 y )f :j ~4 5 gee Make mine Mexico 52 PIR& 0. )lights of English Discover pleasures of little-known At 0 Big vacation spot. ' A&E, Page 14 Ge4AWWY,' Page 18 s C L 7 c L 9 9 C 7 C 2 x'' COMMUNITY NEWSPAPEEL~~ L t c COMPANY f 'y NP, tr, K+' ,i4:.'F..;sn"1",x° nc.aixiLae=ir"iw:,s-~i"u"ar su. .s %'~a w:a"''a lad"-'! N9r`.': u`., 8?';s'i~.'. ?I F;S"'+ :.x"8 vS=„t~r5k'e' er ,'.~5.. ati,4"' ' "~e~+~.a-au"~t!Iz"'S•l ks."«v x'Y "e~n's"e:5lx T:~r' x6'I'VxSyr--wo Ki@+~"'1'ru"xkt$~k~ &~e"x.ts" S2- x era Moiriah G'reen®,1.0; kneads hough, while Marianne ' Harveli.explains how' bread Wasmade in Bethlehem during the "A Flight in. Bethlehem" tour. K Reading Public Library K 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867 W~rJ11, Ruth [bell, Director urell@noblenet.org 781-942-6725 January 21, 2009 Lorraine Barry Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Dear Lorraine: Thank you for all your outstanding work on the Netguide Volunteer Program. Because of your willingness to assume the management of this program, the Library is able to continue to offer this service opportunity to high school students. The press releases and other public informational handouts you prepared.are well-written and easily understood. Your professionalism and management skills are a wonderful asset to the Reading Public Library. Thank you for all you do and all you've done on behalf of the Library! ;e, Urell cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager g -~7 TULSDA Y, DECEMBER . 30; 2008' Volunteer at ix L BECOME`` A 'HIGH SCHOOL. hours per month through .Tune NETGUIDE VOLUNTEER AT , 2009. kpu-- What's A Netguide Anyway? What's in it for me? The Reading Public Library is This is a great opportunity to looking for high school students learn about Internet and com- who -are interested in- Ahe Internet and computer technolo- puter technology for research " and ecreati l f gy _ jAo become "Certified r ona purposes. This is a goal way to get required ser- Technology Experts" (CIE's), vice hours 'for the National able 'to work as. "Netguides." Honor..Soeiety or any other - Studehts selected to participate- church or community group. in_th6program .will be trained to ` Obtaining a. Netguide. position teach others to`use Internet-and' also. looks' great on a college computer technology. No :prior application) teaching.experience is needed. Applications are available at Sounds: Interesting, How do I the Library Information Desk or Become A Netguide? online at www.readingpl.org. To . become a Netguide you The application deadline is must-complete a Net0de=appli- January 9, 2009. cation and interview. All selected applicants must :complete a PLACES TO 60, THINGS TO three-hour training session. DO, PEOPLE TO SEE After the.training and practice If you are looking for some- sessions, students must success- thing to do. over the holiday fully-•_ complete proficiency break, look no further than the requirements. Each Netguide Reading Public . Library will be-expected to provide tech- Circulation Desk and check out a . nical assistance for at least 4 museum pass. For free or a nom- 3 aI NI a o. tizX `}nWf a!1' 3 S 51 final admission cost, you can explore the wonderful museums and attractions Massachusetts has to offer. The passes can either be reserved at the Library or by phone (781-940840) as well as online (http: //www.libraryinsight. com/ mpSmallcal.asp?jx=rdp) with your - library card' and a PIN number (obtained at the Circulation Desk). Massachusetts Audubon Society, .Lincoln Boston's Children's Museum, Boston'' The Discovery Museums, Acton Historic New England Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; Boston - John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Boston Discover Massachusetts Parks Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Museum of. Science, Boston New England Aquarium, Boston Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Zoo New England, Boston & Stoneham - CHILDREN'S ROOM The .Children's Room has a lim- ited. number of FREE coupons for the Wheelock Family Theatre's : Winter production of "Seussical" and Spring Production of "Charlotte's Web." These shows are on weekends and during school vacation week. "Seussical". opens January 30 and runs' through March 1, 2009. "Charlottes Web" opens April 10 and runs through May 10, 2009. Families are given one coupon to exchange for one tick- et when they call Wheelock and reserve additional tickets at reg- ular prices award-wine: Theatre "c tional and r tions that pr rience for Reading fa their experk manes. C, come to th, desk for deta L'IVEWIRI MORE OFF DISCUSSIOD Are. you ev( music? 'T'his basis,of "Your umentary tha the Reading LiveWires Co gram on Tues 14:00 a.m. "Young - @ I the true story Lie ~.s Ccomcastc. j -1 P, January 26, 2009 Via Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of the Board: Pursuant to G.L. Ch. 166A, Section 10, Comcast is pleased to provide a copy of its Form 500 for 2008. The Form 500 contains information on customer issues in your community and how Comcast responded, including the time taken to resolve these complaints. As you may know, we invested more in customer service training, technology and personnel in 2008 than at any other time in our 45-year history. These investments included the rollout of smart handheld devices and laptops to field technicians, improving our on-time reliability and introducing other new technologies that are allowing us to trouble-shoot more quickly and even proactively diagnose issues before they impact our customers. Comcast is proud of our commitment to customer service, which continues to be one of our primary focuses as we grow our business. For the Form 500, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable defines a complaint as: Any written or verbal contact with a cable operator in connection with subscription in which a person expresses dissatisfaction with an act, omission, product or service that is (1) within the operator's control, and (2) requires a corrective measure on the part of the operator. Comcast also has forwarded a copy of the enclosed Form 500 to the Department of Telecommunications and Cable. If you have any questions on this or any other matter, please feel free to contact me at 978-927-5700, ext. 4409. Very truly yours, Jane M. Lyman Senior Manager of Government & Community Relations cc: Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications & Cable gG form 500 Complaint Data 26-Jan-d9 Avg. 4 ResolutionTime <4> 8-14 Days Code Key._ <2> 1-3 Days <3> -7 Days <1> Less than I Day 5;, 15-30 Days Days Manner of Resolution of both parties. Code KeY the satisfaction Not Resolved. A Resolved to dissatsfied. C. l B. Resolved, customer anner represented faints e code key above for the m wThe number below each letter indicates the number of com manner of Resolution se l ,n that manner- by the letters below) resolved C. Avg Resolution A _ READING Total Complaints `T'ime (see code above) 0 ` Town 2008 14 Year 5282 0 l c2 11 subscribers 14 <2> ~ 3 (Marketing - Advertising ice Call re I 11 3 <2> <2> 31 - 1 60 l - Appointment Se 0 Billing Service er 60 1 <1> _ 0 1 Custom Equipment - - 0 129 installation 0 - 0 0 <2> Other 129 f Other _ Reception Service interruption C~3 Form 500 Service Interruption Data 26-Jan-09 tion s <4> 8-14 DaY 1 Day <2> 1-3 Days <3> 4-7 Days 1> Less than s ays <5> 15-30 Days > Code Key: Duration of Ser vice Interrup i__._.._~.. I11 ' I 2008 ar Year Subscribers 5282 Town READING - - r-- Duratio n of Service Interruption (see Code Key above Date of Service Interruption 10/14/2008 y READING <1> READING 10118/2008 ~I <1 > READING 10/26/2008 f 10/26/2008 <1> ; READING „ /21/2008 - READING 11 - f 11126/2008 READING READING 1210912008 READING - 0910712008 _ <1> - 03109/2008 7F <1> READING <1 > READING 02/11/2009 „ <1> READING ! 08/0212008 02/11/2008 READING <1> READING 09/06/2008 y 07/3112008 <1> y READING - 2008 ~ - READING j1 01/251 i 08/03/2008 <1 > READING <1> READING ! 09/03/2008 V'" of ~RryrrunfafhIn a ~Sfttf$ ~nix~~, ~nsfnn It21331Dx4 Office of State Representative James J. Dwyer r., 30th Middlesex District 8 January 26, 2009 w Honorable Peter Hechenbleikner Z5 Town Manager, Town of Reading 0 16 Lowe!! Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Manager Hechenbleikner: Please find enclosed a letter that I presented to Governor Patrick in regards to 9 (c) cuts and my efforts to protect the stabilization and reserve funds of the Commonwealth's cities and towns. I believe that it is essential that we do not penalize municipalities for being fiscally responsible. If you have any questions or additional concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 617-722- 2425, or email my legislative aide, Joseph Demers at Joseah.Demers(@state.ma.us Sincere) , mes . Dwyer ,Ctnfo Ronroco»+n+h'n 9~ " , nu P u. P TtP PU it hir _ o a Sfai pausL,, Pnsfuu U2133.IIT54 Office of State Representative James J. Dwyer 30th Middlesex District January 26, 2009 His Excellency Deval L. Patrick Governor of the Commonwealth Executive Office State House, Room 360 Boston, Massachusetts 02133 Re: 9(c) Cuts Relative to Woburn, Reading, and Stoneham Dear Governor Patrick, I am writing to you on behalf of my district, the communities of Woburn, Reading and Stoneham relative to the 9(c) cuts that you and your administration will be making at the end of this month. Although I agree that the economic crisis is affecting each community and every level of government, I strongly urged that special consideration be given to communities that have been fiscally responsible and that the stabilization or reserve funds of these communities be protected. During the recent roll call in order to give you the ability to make 9 (c) cuts, I was instrumental in removing the section(s) relative to stabilization and reserve funds in the House proposal. I have confidence in your leadership and wisdom to guide us through these most difficult fiscal times. Thank you for your consideration of this suggestion. Cc: Lt. Governor Tim Murray Secretary Leslie Kirwan Mayor Thomas McLaughlin Town Administrator Peter Hechenbleikner 30th Middlesex District 2M9 FEB -2 AM !I: 43 Jill M. Reddish Franchise Operations Manager Verizon Video January 30, 2009 Town of Reading Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Annual Consumer Complaint Filinl7 Dear Reading Board of Selectmen, r, 'ffr? Verizon Communications Inc. 125 High Street Boston, MA 02110 617-342-0558 Jill.m.reddish@verizon.com Enclosed please find Verizon New England, Inc.'s ("Verizon") Annual Report of Consumer Complaints, Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable Form 500, for the year ending December 31, 2008. Please note that Verizon has petitioned the Department of Telecommunications and Cable ("Department") regarding the Department's authority to collect subscriber count data on Form 500. Verizon has also requested that the Department withhold treating this data as public information until a final decision is made on Verizon's petition. In order to protect this information from public disclosure in the meantime, Verizon has not provided subscriber count data on the enclosed form. Upon a decision by the Department, Verizon will notify you as to the treatment of the subscriber data. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at 617-342-0558. Verizon New England appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community, and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship Sincerely, B ,c-~ g/y j ~^"~v Jill M. Reddish Franchise Operations Management MA/RI Verizon Video cc: Reading Telecommuications and Technology Advisory Committee City/Town: Reading Filing Year: 2008 Form 500 Complaint DataCa le company: Verizon New England, Inc. Address: 185 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110 Contact: Jill Reddish Phone: 617342-4558 E-Mail: jill.m.reddish@verizon.com. <1> Less than 1 Day, 1-3 Days, <3> 4-7 Days, <4> 8-14 .Days, <5> 15-30 Days, <6> >30 Days Resolution Time: _ Manner of Resolution' - - A. Resolved to the satisfaction of both parties., B. Resolved, customer dissatisfied., C. Not Resolve _ Manne . manner of Resolution (see code key above for the manner Avg Resolution represented by the letters below) The number below Total each letter indicates the number of complaints resolved Complaints Time (see in that manner. code above) $ C. ( 31 I 31 31 _ I (Advertising/ Marketing t I l ( l l tt (Appointment/Service call ( I ( I 8i l , I 1 ~ I SI ( (Billing 21 l ~ ( < < l (Customer Service i 1 1 ! I I I i I I I IDefective Notice ( $ i 31 i 31 21 l 11 I (Equipment ! l ( f 4 ~ i l 4 (Installation ( ( l I I ~ I I 4 (Reception I l I I (service Interruption ! 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Within minutes, the EMT's Scott Dole and Tom McCarthy had arrived. I had explained the situation to them and they checked my husband. They were very compassionate and calmed, my fears. They transported him to the Emergency Room at the Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. My husband was admitted into the hospital, was diagnosed and treated with antibiotics, and was released after a five day stay. He was home for about ten days, was taking the antibiotics, but didn't seem to be getting any better. He was not eating very well and on two occasions his blood pressure was very low. He had lost about 40 pounds by this time. When I saw how weak he was and had another falling incident, I called for an ambulance again. Scott Dole and Tom McCarthy were the EMT's who had responded. They were very gentle to my husband and very compassionate to my family. They again transported . him to the Emergency Room at the Melrose/Wakefield Hospital where he was diagnosed and admitted. The doctors had recommended surgery since taking three weeks of antibiotics had not responded to his condition and it was performed about two weeks ago. My husband is still in the hospital and doing very well. The EMT's Scott Dole and Tom McCarthy are a tribute to your department and my family and I want to convey our gratitude to them for being so professional, comforting and caring. Sincerely, X Lillian Marino CC: Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner Scott Dole Tom McCarthy 11 Page 1 of 2 l1C. t3OS Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 4:37 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Historically Significant Buildings I/c Board of Selectmen From: Kowalski, Carol Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 4:30 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: Historically Significant Buildings This is information from Kathy Greenfield to CPDC Associate George Katsoufis re. downtown properties the RHC considers adding to the Inventory, which would extend protection under the Demolition Delay bylaw. From: katsoufis@verizon.net [mailto:katsoufis@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 4:15 PM To: Kowalski, Carol Cc: D.Tuttle@computer.org; jpatterson@officesolutions-ma.com; westonJ@pbworld.com; SafinaNJ@cdm.com; Schloth, Mike Subject: Re: Historically Significant Buildings FYI Jan 21, 2009 08:42:04 AM, k2reenfieldaa,comcast.net wrote: George, I believe you asked Virginia Adams for a list of historically significant structures in the proposed 40R area of Downtown. I am sorry to be so late in getting you that list. Back in May or June, the Historical Commission walked the area to assess each and every building in what was the proposed 40R district at the time (the larger footprinted district, including ash, gould and green streets). While our list is somewhat extensive, and includes both commercial and residential properties, it has not been fully vetted, and so, at this point, we offer only the following buildings for consideration. They lie for the most part, on Main and Haven Streets, in what would be the 'smaller' 40R district that is currently under consideration. These buildings, with the exception of the Masonic Block, are not on Reading's Historical and Architectural Inventory, but are expected to be in the near future. The Masonic Block is a National Register Property. 600-622 Main Street, Masonic Block, a.k.a. M.F. Charles Building (NW corner of Haven & Main) 603 Main Street, Manning Building (NE corner of Haven & Main) 676-680 Main Street, the Wine Shop/Venetian Moon block (corner of Main & Woburn) 643 Main Street, Latham & Latham 642-648 Main Street, "Simms Block", (including Goodhearts, Cathy's Nails, Simms, Town Pizza) 159 Ash Street (this building may be outside of the district if the smaller district is used) 249 Haven Street the granite wall at the corner of Haven and Linden Streets ~C 1/26/2009 Page 2 of 2 Other buildings, of almost equal concern, include the Daily Chronicle on Main Street, the American Legion Hall on Ash Street, 175 Haven Street (]&B Crosby), the single story block of stores on Haven that include Bangkok spice and reading eye assoc., and the two houses behind the brick- front stores (Quick Stop, Quiznos, Sounds Unltd.) on Main Street. I hope this is helpful to you, and please feel free to be in touch if you have any questions regarding these or any other buildings in the downtown or the proposed 40R area. Kathy Greenfield Chairman Historical Commission 1/26/2009 Page 1 of 1 Z/c ens Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:49 PM To: Reading - Department Heads; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Stimulus Update I/c Board of Selectmen From: Itgovoffice (GOV) [mailto:Ltgovoffice@state.ma.us] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:31 PM To: Itgovoffice (GOV) Subject: Stimulus Update Dear All, Thank you for your enthusiastic response to my earlier request for projects to be considered for the Federal Stimulus Package. With the introduction of the federal stimulus bill last week, we now know more about what types of projects may and may not qualify for federal funds. That said, we are continuing to work with the federal government and will know what is in and what is out only with final passage of the bill. Based on the feedback of the Task Force and our current understanding of the stimulus bill, we may need additional information relating to the 180-day "shovel ready" standard from you about your projects. We believe the 180 days will begin once President Obama signs the legislation and interpret "shovel-ready" to mean that design and permitting is complete or at least far enough along to allow for construction to begin within the 180 day time frame. In addition, we may need you to prioritize the top 3 projects submitted from your city or town. Please do not respond with any additional information (180 day info or top 3) now. Please wait until we in the Task Force know, 1) whether or not we need it, 2) if we do, what additional information will be needed, and 3) what is the best method of collecting this information from cities and towns. I am asking that you start to look at all of the projects you submitted to be sure they fit the 180 day standard and begin thinking about what projects constitute your top 3. Please be assured that all of the projects you submitted will be considered. We are asking for the top 3 simply because of the large amount of requests we received. I will be in touch again in the coming weeks to keep you up-to-date on any action you need to take relative to this process. Thank again for you participation in this important effort. Yours truly, Timothy P. Murray Lieutenant Governor 1/26/2009 L/ G 36S Existing Regional/Collaborative Efforts P~aoec e I~oI~o~~~a`~~ NPolice Services X interoperability ( I X ( I I Services X Mutual Aid - Police I ( I X I I I Mutual Aid - Fire I ( ( I X I Local Emergency Planning Committee Mystic Mystic Technical Rescue Team Essex Co. unaer study w Wakefield, Stoneham, Regional Dispatch Melrose Mutual Aid -_Health Veterans Services I I I I X I I X I Regional Planning ( I ( MAPC I MAPC I ( MAPC I Purchasing - Fuel (Purchasing - Road Salt I I I I x I I I Purchasing - WTP Chemicals (Electric Light Service (RMLD) I ( X X X Water Supply ( ( I I MWRA I I MWRA I Sewer Treatment I I I I MWRA I I Recreation/Adult Ed. I I I I X I I I I with Household Haz Waste Collect. Wakefield wan Wakefield and Waste Oil Collection / Recycling Stoneham Potential -Vehicle Maintenance I I ( I X I I I Potential - Recycling Coord I I ( I X I I Potential - Street Sweeping I I I I X a, - M F M . 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And security X Potential Technology ( with Consolidation Schools I 1/28/2009 Town of Reading - Town Manager's Office 1 ~T/ Potential - group purchasing of banking and financial services x Brackett legal services and Lucas Internet service, catalogue, public computing NOBLE Interlibrary lending I I I ( X I I I Materials purchasing I I I I X I Training and Continuing Education NMRLS Specialty Programming ( I I I X I I i Shared selected Program and Instructional Materials x products ( X Group purchases of computers I I I I ( I X I I I I I I I I I 1/28/2009 Town of Reading - Town Manager's Office T some title Page 1 of 5 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:28 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: MMA Budget Alert L bos From: Tom Philbin [mailto:tphilbin@mma.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:28 PM To: Town Manager Subject: MMA Budget Alert Legislative Alert :J I.L-Idawa 11 Massachusetts Municipal Association MMA Legislative Alert 1/28/09 The Voice ofCities and Towns www.m.i-na.org Contact: Tom Philbin 617-426-7272 ext. 121 Massachusetts Municipal Association Gov. Issues $128m 9C Local Aid Cut for Fiscal 2009, Files Fiscal 2010 Budget with $375m Lottery/AA Cut • FY10 Plan Cuts Police Career Incentive, Reg. School Trans., Libraries • Municipal Relief and Economic Recovery Bills Include Statewide and Local Option Meals & Hotel/Motel Taxes, Telecom Loophole Closure • But Gov. Proposes Flawed Health Insurance Provision • Check the MMA Website httD://www.mma.orci for Continuous Updates GOV. PATRICK IMPLEMENTS $128M FISCAL 2009 MID-YEAR LOCAL AID CUT 1/29/2009 some title Page 2 of 5 Using his "9C" budget-cutting authority, Governor Deval Patrick today implemented a $128 million local aid cut for fiscal 2009, reducing the Lottery and Additional Assistance aid amounts for each city and town by 9.74%. The Governor announced this cut last Friday at the MMA's Annual Meeting, stating that he had avoided local aid reductions until he felt he had no other options. This was the deepest cut contained in a multi-faceted plan to close a $1.1 billion deficit for the current fiscal year, a plan that also included significant draws from the state's rainy day fund, use of anticipated federal aid, and $63 million in other cuts to the state budget on top of the $755 million made in October. No other fiscal 2009 local aid accounts were reduced under the 9C plan filed. Click here to download the 9C local aid cut for your communitv. GOVERNOR FILES HIS FISCAL 2010 BUDGET PLAN • Municipal Aid Cut by $375M Below Original '09 Levels • Ch. 70 and PILOT Level Funded • Cuts of $8M in Police Career Incentive, $8M in Reg. Sch. Trans., $4M in Libraries • Proposes Changes in Charter School Funding that May Impact Many Districts • Gov. Offers Plan to Lower Cut to $220M if Statewide Meals and Lodging Taxes Pass $375M Municipal Aid Cut, Ch. 70 Level Funded: Facing a budget gap of over $3 billion for next year due to the severe national recession, Gov. Patrick today filed his fiscal 2010 spending plan (House 1), which includes a $375 million cut in municipal aid (Lottery and Additional Assistance) below the original fiscal 2009 funding levels enacted in last summer's general appropriations act (pre- 9C aid amounts). House 1 would combine Lottery and Additional Assistance into a new category called Unrestricted General Government Aid, and each community would receive 28.55% less than their original fiscal 2009 aid amount. This reduced level of aid is what communities will receive unless the Legislature adopts the statewide meals and lodging taxes described below. The Governor's budget proposal would level fund Chapter 70 aid for each city and town at $3. 95 billion, maintain funding for the PILOT program at $30.3 million, and fully fund the veteran's benefits and school lunch programs. Key Accounts Reduced: House 1 would cut the police career incentive account by $8 million (from $50.2M to $42.2M, a 16% cut that underfunds the account by $14 million), reduce funding for regional school transportation by $8 million (from $61.3M to $53.3M, a 13% cut), and reduce library aid accounts by $4 million (from $27.2M to $23.2M, a 14% cut). Charter School Funding Changes: The Governor's budget recommendation includes several changes to charter school law that would allow more schools in public school districts at or near the current school aid withholding cap of 9 percent of required "net school spending," so long as the charter school would serve "at risk" students in greater proportion than the local public school and have a track record of success serving these students. The new cap would be 12 percent. The Governor also proposed to create a new state budget account to fund facilities payments to charter schools and incremental tuition costs due to new students and normal growth in the per student tuition charge. For fiscal 2010, this would reduce the charter school tuition assessment paid by public school districts but would also reduce the reimbursement amount. Local officials should carefully check both of these Cherry Sheet items to calculate the "net" amount, as many communities may see an increase in their net loss to charter schools next year under House 1. The Governor \Y 1/29/2009 some title Page 3 of 5 would also create a new reporting requirement for charter schools focused on year-end surplus amounts. The MMA is pushing for an overall reform in charter school funding, as well as a safety net provision to prevent losses to charter schools from growing above this year's level. New State Taxes to Reduce Municipal Aid Cut: Based on revenues from companion legislation (the Economic Recovery Act) the Governor filed along with his budget, the Administration is proposing to use $150 million raised from a statewide 1 % sales tax increase on meals ($125 million) and 1 % increase statewide in the hotel-motel room occupancy tax ($24 million) to offset a portion of the $375 million cut in municipal aid. Specifically, the Governor would send the $150 million to cities and towns to reduce the overall municipal aid cut from $375 million down to $220 million. Each. community would receive a share of the $150 million based on their share of the original levels of fiscal 2009 municipal aid (Lottery and Additional Assistance). After receiving these funds, the state would use a special reserve fund of $6 million to make sure no community receives a fiscal 2010 local aid cut that exceeds 10% of the it original combined Lottery, Additional Assistance and Chapter 70 aid total. This mitigation funding is entirely contingent on the Legislature enacting the taxes proposed by the Governor. Click here to download the House 1 Fiscal 2010 Chem, Sheet numbers for vour communitv. from the Division of Local Services website. GOV. FILES FISCAL RECOVERY BILL, SECOND MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP ACT • Fiscal Recovery Bill Includes 1% Statewide and 1% Local Option Meals and Hotel/Motel Tax, Closure of Telecom Property Tax Loopholes • Municipal Partnership Bill Includes Provisions for Relief in Pension Funding, Increase in Procurement Thresholds, Removal of Collective Bargaining from Regionalism Efforts • Municipal Partnership Bill Includes Flawed Municipal Health Insurance Provision that MMA Feels Will Not Provide Needed Flexibility and Authority New Revenues: As companion pieces to the budget, the Governor also filed an Emergency Fiscal Recovery bill and a new Municipal Partnership Act. Taken together, the measures propose a statewide 1% increase in the meals and hotel/motel tax, a separate local-option 1% meals tax (worth an estimated $125 million statewide) and 1% increase in the hotel-motel tax (worth an estimated $24 million statewide), and closure of the telecommunications property tax loopholes (both the $26 million loophole for poles and wires and the further loophole on switching equipment that is worth between $25-50 million). 100% of the local option meals and hotel-motel taxes would remain in the community. The separate 1 % statewide tax on these items would be used to backfill a portion of the fiscal 2010 municipal aid cut, as described above. Click here to download the estimated revenue that vour communitir would raise and keeo with the 1% local option meals tax. 1% increase in the local option hotel-motel tax. and your estimated share of the telecommunications tax Provision on Doles and wires. but not switchin_._g equipment. Flawed Approach on Municipal Health Insurance: Instead of supporting the MMA's legislation to give cities and towns the same authority the state has to design health insurance plans for employees, the Administration has filed a flawed proposal that falls short of meaningful reform, and in g~ 1/29/2009 some title Page 4 of 5 many cases may make it even more difficult to achieve savings. The MMA proposal would allow cities and towns to update their insurance plans outside of collective bargaining up to the same basic design the state uses - this approach would save communities more money, more quickly and more effectively than any other alternative, including joining the state's GIC pool, which doesn't work for a large number of communities. The Governor's proposal would require cities and towns to receive union approval for any insurance changes, and penalize communities by cutting local aid for those who are unable to convince unions to make a change. This is a flawed framework that could make it even harder to secure health insurance savinas. We are asking you to tell your legislators that the Governor's plan is flawed and ineffective - the one sure way to ensure appropriate health insurance savings for cities and towns is to grant municipalities the basic management authority the state now enjoys. Municipal Relief Provisions: The Governor's Municipal Partnership Legislation contains many provisions that the MMA strongly supports. These include: procurement reform by changing the thresholds; flexibility in pension funding, especially during the next several years due to investment losses and the budget crisis; removing collective bargaining obstacles to regionalization efforts; eliminating costly contract advertising requirements; and other items. The MMA is analyzing the legislation now, and will share the details as soon as they become available. The Governor's fiscal rep very, legislation and municipaj relief b ll.._will soon be posted on this link on the Governor's webpa.ge. Please Call Your Legislators and Local Media Today and Tell Them the Following: - These deep and painful local aid cuts will impact your community with widespread layoffs, cuts in school and municipal services, and increased reliance on the property tax (explain how the cuts will hit your community); The Governor's municipal insurance plan falls far short - we need the state to give municipalities control over their health insurance costs by letting local officials update municipal health plans (by changing co-pays and deductibles and making other cost-saving changes) outside of co Ilective bargaining the same way the state does - this will save more money more quickly and more efficiently than the flawed plan offered by the Governor, which keeps unions in the driver's seat; and - The state needs to take immediate action to pass the statewide and local option meals and hotel- motel tax increases, end the telecommunications property tax loopholes that give up to $80 million to the telephone companies at the expense of local taxpayers, and fix the flawed charter school funding system. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the MMA immediately. David Baler, our legislative director, can be reached at dbaier@mma.org and 61.7-426-7272 ext. 120, and John Robertson, our deputy legislative director, can be reached at jobertson@mma.org and 617-426-7272 ext. 122. Please check the MMA's website httn:iiwww.mma.orq for updates and late-breaking information. Forward this email 1/29/2009 some title This email was sent to townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us, by tphilbin(@mma.ora Update Profile/Email Address Unsubscribe Priv_acy._Policy.. Massachusetts Municipal Association I One Winthrop Square, Boston Boston MA (02110 Page 5 of 5 1/29/2009 L /C ge's Hechenblefter, Peter From: Peter Coumounduros [petegc@cargo-transport.com] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 1:13 PM To: McIntire, Ted Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Good Afternoon Good Afternoon Ted- Hope all is well... Just wanted to drop a note the DPW and snow removal. With all the back to back storms we've had so far, DPW has done a great job keeping up and ahead of the storms. Even our little dead end street (Smith Ave) has been in great shape through all these storms.... It doesn't get said enough, and I think sometimes taken for granted how good we have it in Reading.. So thanks again! Have a great weekend... Pete Peter Coumounduros GOD BLESS AMERICA! CARGO TRANSPORT, INC 800-696-2021 x19 "The Carrier That Cares!" 978-663-4300 x19 Never Forget 9/11 "Official Supporting Sponsor to the 2008 Falmouth Road Race" http://www.falmouthr6adtace.com 1 Fox Run follow up Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 8:21 AM To: Monette Verrier Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Fox Run follow up Monette Page 1 of 2 Z/C 6 I am passing this on to the Selectmen. You might want to come in to a Board of Selectmen meeting and reiterate your concerns in the public comment section of the meting. The next Board of Selectmen meeting is February 10 at 7 PM. Pete I/c Board of Selectmen From: Monette Verrier [mailto:mdverrier@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:33 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Fox Run follow up Peter, thank you for your quick response. I am not surprised by your answer; with the state of our economy I did not expect that the town would add a new street to its plowing route. It is disappointing that the selectman are not willing to go out on a limb and state that safety, especially of Reading's children, is paramount and therefore sidewalks must be cleared by residents and let this be debated at town meeting. I guess I see a middle ground here - do you require all residents to clear sidewalks, do you require those residents on streets adjacent to schools (and list the streets) to clear the sidewalks or do you do nothing. Per your email, for 20 years the approach has been to do nothing and that hasn't gotten the town anywhere. There are so many reasons to clear sidewalks beyond travel to schools but for some reason this becomes a school issue. 1, as you know, am passionate about walking and try hard everyday to walk more than be in my car. I am trying very hard to teach my children this too. I know I am not the only mother out there with these values. If the residents on these streets are not required to clear their sidewalks then,I will be forced into my car for the safety of my children, which will be a sad day. Please feel free to forward this to the selectman. Thank you for your time, Monette Verrier From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto: phechen bleikner@ci. reading. ma. us] Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:42 PM To. Monette Verrier Subject: RE: Fox Run follow up Monette While the Board of Selectmen did not discuss Fox Run Lane specifically, I did give them your email, and we did discuss sidewalk plowing generally. Residents were in from Summer Avenue wanting additional sidewalk plowing and they got the same answer. 1 /3 0/2009 ,~J Fox Run follow up Page 2 of 2 There is no bylaw or other requirement for residents to clear sidewalks in Reading. Therefore there is nothing we have available to enforce. My sense from having talked with Boards of Selectmen and Town Meeting over the past 20 years on this topic, is that this is not likely to change unless there is s a groundswell from the community to require it. Personally, I agree that property owners should be responsible for clearing snow and ice from their sidewalks, and personally I clear mine and 2 neighbors. It is also clear that the Town is not in a position to be able to take on any more sidewalk snow plowing. We are beyond the breaking point as it is, and we discussed Tuesday evening the potential for actually stopping some of the plowing that we are currently doing. I know that this is not the answer you're looking for Monette, but that is where we are. On the positive side of things, Fox Run Lane is a short street and not busy with through traffic so even if people have to walk in the street (I hate to see it but it's done all over) it should be doable. Pete From: Monette Verrier [mailto:mdverrier@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:29 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Fox Run follow up Hi Peter. We have a Wood End safety committee meeting tomorrow morning at 8:30am. I was wondering if you could give me an overview of the selectman's discussion last night regarding plowing of sidewalks and/or enforcing resident responsibility to clear sidewalks. Fox Run was even more treacherous today. Thank you, Monette Verrier 1 /3 0/2009 ~ ~y