HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-28 Board of Selectmen HandoutTOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
• Election — November 4 — 7 am to 8 PM.
• Comcast negotiations
• MBTE litigation settlement
• On Thursday, October 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School Performing
Arts Center, the community is invited to a powerful session with parents and community leaders
on Rachel's Challenge.
• Downtown Parking Study kick-off meeting 2 - October 30th, 7:00 PM —Senior Center
• Town of Reading's Veterans Day ceremonies - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM at The
Reading Memorial High School.
• Parker MS — fields grading ongoing. Project completion estimated mid/late October.
• Birch Meadow tennis courts
• Gould St. —reclamation and binder course has been done, and the curbing and sidewalk,
contractor will be in this week to start their work.
• High Street, Hillside Road, Franklin Street — binder is in
• Curbside leaf collection this fall.
Schedule: Weeks of on normal collection day
• November 3;
• November 17;
• December 1;
• PUBLIC FLU CLINIC FOR READING RESIDENTS - - Saturday, November 15 —
RMHS Field House — 1 lam — 3PNI Open to all Reading residents - ages 9 and up
Flu vaccine $10.00 fee
Pneumonia $ 10.00 fee
Tetanus $ 5.00 fee
Residents 65 or older, Free — Bring your Medicare Card
Dates and Events:
• October 30 — Downtown Parking stakeholders meeting
• October 10 — Rachael's Challenge
• November 4 — Election Day
• November 10 —Subsequent Town Meeting
• November 11 — Veterans Day Holiday
• November 15 — Flu Clinic
• November 30 — Tree lighting and events beginning at 1 — come on downtown - it's great.
• December 4-7 — "Shop the Block"
• December 13 - Polar Express
Hechenblefter, Peter
From: Chrisanne Connolly [chrisanneandbilly@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 1:28 PM
To: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
Subject: General Comments to the Town
Request From: Chrisanne Connolly
Email: chrisanneandbilly@,verizon.ne
Address:
City:
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Dear Mr. DeBrigard,
I just wanted to thank you for your prompt attention to the safety issue on the sidewalk in front of our house on Hillcrest Road. Not only were you
gracious on the phone when I called to be the "squeaky wheel", before we knew it, your crews were out in front addressing the issue.
Thank you very much,
Chrisanne Connolly
10/27/2008
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Take Rt. 2 to Exit .31 A and turn
right onto Route 12 South. At
the first set of traffic lights, turn
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About the MTWFA Professional
Development Series .
The Professional Development Series (PDS) is
a group of workshops being offered by the
Massachusetts Tree Wardens' and Foresters'
Association, in order to give our members access
to professional presentations on relevant topics.
This workshop is the fifth in the 2008 series.
MTWFA e Tree Wardens TO 1 * November 19, 20 -0 -8
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WHAT DOES A TREE WARDEN DO?
Mandated by state law, the position
of Tree Warden is subject to munici-
pal funding constraints and is often
filled by people who also have other
job titles and responsibilities. A short
information piece developed several
years ago outlined the many respon-
sibilities of being a Tree Warden.
Come and get updated on the ins and
outs of the Tree Wardens job, pre-
sented by people like you who are on
the front lines.
Topics will include:
• Chapter 87 and other tree laws
• Using contracted services
• Interacting with other departments
• Grants for trees
• Working with community groups
• Writing a management plan
Workshop Presenters
Thomas D. Brady
Conservation Administrator /Tree Warden
Town of Brookline
John E. Parry
USDA Forest Service, Durham, NH
Michael T. Quinn.
Assistant Superintendent/Deputy Tree Warden
Town of Wellesley
Eric F. Seaborn
Program Coordinator, Urban & Community Forestry
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
Marc R. Welch
Director of Urban Forestry /Acting Tree Warden
City of Newton
An introduction and review for all who
hold responsibility for public trees,
including departments of
Public Works
Highway
Forestry
Parks and Recreation
Cemeteries
and more...
8:00 a.m. Registration & Coffee
8:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Workshop
REGISTRATION FEE
(includes workshop, plus
morning coffee and lunch)
MEMBERS
NO-N–MEMBERS $75
If a current MTWFA member is enrolling
staff who do not belong to the MTWFA,
the staff attendees are eligible for the
member rate.
Questions?
Contact Karen Doherty
781- 894 -4759 or mtwfa @comcast.net
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GREGORY' C. DEMAKIS
THOMAS C. DEMAKIS
SANDOR RA13KIN
JOSEPH H, DEVLIN'`
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October 28, 2008
VIA TELECOPIER
Peter Heekenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
Reading Town Hall
Reading, MA
FAX, 781942-9071
RE: Petition for Transfer of License
Jahnavi Riya Wine Shop, Inc., d/b/a The Wine Shop
676 Main Street, Reading, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Heekenbleikner:
56 CENTRAL AVENUE
LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01901.
TEL, (781) 595-3311
FAX (781).592-4990
Based on your earlier conversation with Attorney Joseph Devlin from my office I am calling to
request that the hearing for the above-referenced application for transfer of license be continued
to November 18, 2008. 1 have spoken with Attorney Joshua Latham who represents the seller
and be has assented to this request.
If you should have any questions please call me.
Very truly yours,
GTe o emakis
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Review of FY09 Insurance - Town of Reading
FY09 FY09
Worker Comp Budget Actual Difference
Premium 336,185 255,281 80,904 -24%
pmt discount (5,106) 5,106
MIIA charges 336,185 250,175.48 86,010 paid
Claims 15,750 15,750 - projected (paid $2650)
Water
(23,967)
(20,332)
(3,635)
Sewer
(12,071)
(8,250)
(3,821)
RMLD
(57,000)
(36,821)
(20,179)
Gen') Fund
258,897
200,522
58,375 -23%
voted @TM
Encumber for audit
-
25,000
(25,000) projected
FY09 FY09
Property & Casualty Budget Actual Difference
Premium 385,000 348,219 36,781 -10%
pmt discount (6,964) 6,964
Rewards (37,086) 37,086
MIIA charges 385,000 304,169.10 80,831 paid
Claims
15,000 15,000 - projected
Water (44,825) (31,580) (13,245)
Sewer (1,000) (633) (367)
RMLD
Gen'I Fund 354,175 286,956 67,219
voted @TM
Further credits to 9/30/08 (276)
-19%