HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-25 Board of Selectmen HandoutTOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
• Former Reading resident Ben Nichols 100th birthday is on April 8. We will have a large birthday
card that Kim Honetschlager has created. We'd like the Board of Selectmen to sign it, and it will
then'be available at the Reading Public Library up through April 5 for residents to sign. Bill
Brown will take care of getting it sent to Ben at his new home in Pennsylvania.
• Results of.NAG review are attached. They have:
• Refined cost estimates
• Developed standards for HC accessibility for trails
• Proposed a trails committee - I am attaching a draft policy to establish the Trails
Committee for the Board of Selectmen review and future public hearing
• Resident concern re Main and Franklin Street intersection - NB left turn
• Reading's latest census shows a population of 23,665 residents.
• Street sweeping has begun - details are on the web page
• The Town has received a donation in the amount of $500 for purchasing sports and games
equipment for Reading Recreation programs, from the proceeds of the TJ McGrath Golf
Tournament
• Reading has been recognized by Common Cause for promoting open government in Reading
through our web site.
• The Attorney General has approved Articles 4 and 5 from the Special. Town Meeting relative to
the Addison Wesley Pearson property. The DHCD approval is also required, and that process as
well as requesting the first 40R payment has begun.
• Tennis Courts are under construction.
• We have a need to set up an ad hoc Washington Park Planning committee. 1 have developed
a policy and motion that the Board may want to consider. The Capital Improvement Program
anticipates reconstruction of the playground in 2010, and already there is interest in the
community in doing fundraising for the playground. Prior to the fundraising we should have a
master plan for the park so that everyone knows the location and nature of the new playground.
We have also programmed court replacement and want to make sure that this is also coordinated
as to location etc. Suggested membership would include:
1 Member appointed by the Recreation Committee
1 Member from Friends of Reading Recreation
3 Residents at Large that do not fulfill any other requirements of the other categories
1 Member Representing Reading Babe Ruth Baseball
1 Member of the Police Department
1 Member of RCASA
1 Member of the Board of Selectmen
• 1 would like to plan on doing an Update on the Downtown Improvement Project monthly at the
last Board of Selectmen meeting of the month. From the last community meeting several items
came up:
• Can we do traffic counts (pre-construction) on several side streets - Linden, Sanborn,
John Yes - we will do them as soon as we are sure that there will be no more snow
this year
• What are the tree species to be planted, and how many (this is now on the FAQ section
of the web site) The tree species are now included on the Town web page
• We should let the School Department (particularly Parker MS) know about the project -
there are a number of PNS student from the east side of Main that walk to school through
downtown. We have let the School Department know
• If we have to remove the PO boxes on Haven while we do construction in that area, can
we re-locate them to another spot? We will talk with the USPO about this although by
the time they were relocated the detour would probably be completed.
• Have we let the MBTA know about the project? Will they have to re-locate their routes?
We have let them know - and there will probably be some minor route relocation
during phase 4 and 5.
• The workers on the 4 family at Green and Elliott are supposed to park on site and they
are not - they are parking on the street (CK - can you get Glen to address this if it is in
fact a condition of the ZBA or CPDC decision) That is not a requirement of the CPDC,
and is not an issue related to this project.
• Can we provide alternate locations when the "blue zone" parking locations are disrupted
or eliminated because of making some of the streets 2 way? Yes - there are spaces
behind the senior center that are not currently rented and will be used as
substitute spaces for the all day employee parking.
• Construction of the new commercial building on Woburn Street is underway with its demolition
• At the owners request, the Building Inspector is reviewing the capacity of the Venetian Moon
restaurant. The Board of Selectmen cannot restrict the capacity through the liquor license. The
Health Division has direct interest and involvement in setting the capacity because of bathroom
and grease trap restrictions. I will let the Board of Selectmen know what the revised capacity is
when it is set.
• Update on vacant buildings - see details below
• World Cafe follow-up - information in fast meeting packet
• The Summer edition of Reading Recreation Magazine will be available around April 1st, 2008.
Once the Magazine is distributed to Reading Residents via mail, the Magazine will be available
on-line for viewing.
• RCTV's Audit report for the year ending October 31, 2007 - last packet
Dates and Events:
• Rabies Clinic - Saturday, March 29
• RCASA Town Hall event - April 2 - 7 PM
• Earth Day -April 12
• April 22 - Board of Selectmen Forum
• Town Meeting - April 28
• Reading Recreation will hold its Summer Sign-up day on Saturday, May 3rd at Coolidge
Middle School from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This will kick off registration for Reading
Recreation Summer Camp and Super Sports. All other programming may be registered
for as soon as the Summer edition of the Recreation Magazine hits homes. This is
expected to happen around the 1 st of April.
• Friends and Family Day - June 21
CQ
Re: the 3 vacant sites on Main Street:
Here is some information about the Main Street sites from Conservation Administrator Fran Fink.
306 Main (Getty) - They have done major excavation and removal of contaminated soils and
groundwater, along with demolition of the building, gas pumps, and parking lot, and removal of both
new and old underground fuel tanks and on-site septic system. They will remove the stockpile of
contaminated soils this spring after it thaws. They have backfilled all of the excavated areas with
clean material. They have installed monitoring wells and will continue to monitor haz mat
concentrations, but these should be significantly less than before, and should meet DEP standards,
have not seen any plans yet for redevelopment. There is a rumor that the business at 4 Minot Street
would like to expand into this area. They have used it in the past to.park vehicles, and may be doing
so again at this time. I see this as a good opportunity to get some drainage improvements on both
sites - 4 Minot has a lot of vehicles parked on a gravel parking lot that drains straight into the
wetlands.
281 Main (frame shop) - Last winter they were treating the contaminated soils with an oxygenation
compound to encourage soil microbes to break down the contaminants into nontoxic compounds.
They covered the treatment area with tents to keep it warmer and to control precipitation. I think that
this had a positive effect, but the site still has haz mat that exceeds DEP standards. This winter they
found a drain pipe leading from the contaminated area towards Walkers Brook. They excavated and
found that it ended well before the brook. Last week they were scheduled to remove contaminated
soils from this area. I have not been out to see how that is going. I have seen no plans yet for this
site.
287 Main (tux shop) - They removed some underground tanks about ten years ago, and did some
haz mat assessment a year or two ago. There were some areas with contamination, including some
sediments in the brook. They are working on cleanup plans, but I don't think they are done yet. Part
of the paved parking lot to the rear of the building is actually on the lot at 281 Main, and there is an
old auto parts junk deposit there. One significant question is whether the existing foundation is
structurally sound and will support a new building. Another is what is the source of two drain pipes
that exist at the back of the foundation and discharge directly to the stream. The corner of the
foundation is in the stream bank. From an environmental standpoint, it would be best to remove the
foundation, restore the bank and a vegetated buffer zone, and install a full stormwater management
system for the parking lot and roof runoff. Better yet, combine 281 and 287 as one site for
redevelopment.
From the town Planner re 287 Main Street -
A bakery/cafe is interested in the Tuxedo Shop. They met with the Building Inspector, Conservation
Administrator and me last month, and we advised them on their options given the constraints on the
lot. Last week, they received the necessary letter from Glen Redmond to apply to the ZBA for a
Special Permit to reconstruct a non-conforming structure on the same footprint, the option that they
feel would be most advantageous to them. The next step is for them to submit an application to ZBA.
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Policy establishing an ad hoc
Washington Park Planning Committee
ad hoc Washinston Park Plannine Committee
There is hereby created an ad hoc Washington Park Planning Committee, which shall
exist until September 30, 2008 or until such earlier date the ad hoc Washington Park Planning
Committee may have completed its work.
The ad hoc Washington Park Planning Committee shall consist of nine (9) residents of
Reading for terms expiring September 30, 2008, or such earlier date that may be determined. In
selecting the membership, an attempt will be made to fill the membership as follows:
o 1 Member appointed by the Recreation Committee
o 1 Member from Friends of Reading Recreation
o 3 Residents at Large that do not fulfill any other requirements of the other
categories, and who are residents of the surrounding neighborhood representing
different portions of the neighborhood
o 1 Member Representing Reading Babe Ruth Baseball
o 1 Member of the Police Department
o 1 Member of RCASA
o 1 Member of the Board of Selectmen
The ad hoc, Washington Park Planning Committee shall perform the following activities
related to developing the Master Plan for Washington Park:
1. Review and understand the scope of the charge to the cominittee, and develop a
suggested work plan and schedule;
2. Review and document the current uses and development of Washington Park;
3. Solicit input from the community at large as to what uses can/should be included for
the park;
4. Reach out to the current users of Washington Park for their comments and input;
5. Reach out to Town Departments and Boards/Committees/Commissions that may be
affected by the current or changed uses of Washington Park. Particular attention will
be given to the Departments responsible for maintaining park facilities, and those
responsible for issuing permits for use of these sites;
6. Prepare a preliminary Master Plan on their findings including potential uses and draft
drawings by June 30, 2008;
7. Submit the preliminary Master Plan to the Board of Selectmen for their review and
comment;
8. With staff, develop a final Master Plan;
9. Report to the Board of Selectmen and get feedback at key milestones in this process,
including prior to the development of the Preliminary Master Plan.
Staff and Town Counsel will be assigned to work with the ad hoc Washington Park
Plarming Committee through the Town Manager. The ad hoc Washington Park Planning
Committee will be considered to be part of the Department of Public Works for administrative
purposes.
Adopted 3-25-08
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THE READING COALITION AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO HOST
"DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE
A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ABOUT UNDERAGE DRINKING
-Released March 24, 2oo8-
On Wed. April 2, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Parker Middle School (located at 45 Temple St in Reading), residents
will gather to participate in a community conversation about underage drinldng. Reading is one of 42
communities in Massachusetts slated to host a town hall style event on underage drinking. The event will
involve small group discussions, multi-media and pizza will be provided. Local youth, educators, law
enforcement, paramedics, health professionals, and local leaders will explore 3 themes:
1) Do you see what I see? (underage drinking from different points of view)
2) Do you hear what I hear? (underage drinking impact)
3) Do you lanow what I know? (underage drinldng reduction)
,,,see
what,
~rVed. Aprl.'2nd; 20:0:8.
7 p m. @ ,'Parker M.S. - 45 Temple-Street
youth, parents, educators,
elected officials, faith leaders,.
Comniunity.raerabers are welcome!
Reading
Coalition
Against
Substance
Abuse
ABOUT RCASA: The Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) is a community-
wide coalition focused on substance abuse nreuention. please contact emcnamarana ci.readina.ma.us, to
learn more.
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A community conversation
about underage drinking
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: McNamara, Erica
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 2:00 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Invite for selectman
Peter- is it possible for you to forward to selectman? Thanks so much.
March 24, 2008
Dear Selectman,
Alcohol use among local adolescents may start early and increase rapidly with age. As you are familiar with the most
recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey results, you may recall alcohol use continues to be a major concern. This data
also indicates developmental risk points for local adolescents:
Local concerns for younger youth in Reading:
• 2% increase in the onset of alcohol use before age 13 between 2005 and 2007
® 18% difference in rate of alcohol use between 6th and 8th graders
National research shows kids who begin drinking before age 15 have a 40 percent chance of becoming alcohol-
dependent and youth who wait until age 21 have a 7% risk of becoming dependent.
Local concerns for older youth:
• 24% difference in drinking rates from freshman to senior year
• 3% increase in binge drinking amongst high school age youth
• 30% of high school reported binge drinking, higher than state and national rates
Cutting edge brain research released last year indicates that alcohol is causing more damage than previously realized.
According to the American Medical Association, the prefrontal area of the brain responsible for good judgment,
planning, decision making and impulse control undergoes the most change during adolescence. Researchers found
that adolescent drinking could cause severe changes in this area which plays an important role in formina adult
personality and behavioral damage. These changes are long-term and irreversible.
To help educate young people and caring adults about the risks associated with underage drinking, the Federal
government's Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) is supporting
the Reading Coalition Against Substance Town Hall Meeting on Wed. April 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the Parker
Middle School.
This gathering will give us the opportunity to dialogue with youth, parents, teachers, officials, and other community
members about the impact of underage drinking. As a leader committed to preventing underage drinking, RCASA is
inviting you to participate in this special event.
In order to bend trends of substance abuse amongst local youth, we need everyone in the community to get involved
and share their perspective. If you plan to attend, please contact Erica McNamara, Reading Coalition Against
Substance Abuse at 781.942.6793 or via e-mail at emcnamara0)d.readina.ma.us
Best Regards,
Erica McNamara, Director
Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse
3/24/2008
ANNUAL RABIES CLINIC
offered by
Reading Health Division
with
Michael Leverone, DVM of
Reading Animal Clinic
Date: SATURDAY
Costx- $10.00
2 - 3 p.m. Cats in travel _crates_
3 ® 4 p.m. s leashes
State Law for Rabies Vaccination
The vaccination is good for 3 years only if the animal has
received the shot within the last 9-12 months
PLEASE BRING PROF OF THE LAST VACCINATION TO THE
CLINIC
Any questions call the Reading Health Division
751- 942-9061
A representative of the Town Clerk's office will be at the
site to register Dogs
$2®/dog
Neutered or/spayed $10
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Memo
To: Peter I, Nechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
Date: March 24, 2008
Re: 96 Van Norden Road - Sidewalk and curb variance request
While reviewing the curb cut permit application and plan for the above parcel, the Engineering Division
required the installation of a bituminous concrete sidewalk and granite curb along the full frontage of the
property as a condition of granting the driveway curb cut permit. This condition was made to bring the
site development in compliance with the Board of Selectman Policy Section 4.5 - Installation,
Construction and Reconstruction of Curbs and Sidewalks, Subsections 4.5.1 Curbing and 4.5.2
Sidewalks. These sections require that:
• 4.5.1 Curbing: Where a single lot or lots on an existing street is being developed, even
though the construction may not require approval from the Community Planning and
Development Commission, the owner shall install vertical granite curb along the full
frontage of the property on the existing street prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy.
The type of sidewalk shall be consistent with the remainder of this policy
4.5.2 Sidewallw Where a single lot or lots on an existing street is being developed,
even though the construction may not require approval from the Community Planning and
Development Commission, the owner shall install sidewalks along the full frontage of the
property on the existing street prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy. The type of
sidewalk shall be consistent with the remainder of this policy
In review of the request for relief of this requirement the Division has the following comments:
• There are no sidewalks or curbs along the entire length of Van Norden Road
• The entire length of Van Norden Road is fully developed
• It is unlikely that a significant number of the existing parcels will undergo a major
redevelopment requiring a similar request for sidewalk and curb installation
• The installation would basically place a sidewalk and curb in the middle of nowhere
• The roadway is not at a grade that would meet the current criteria for the installation of curbing
during roadway re-pavement
While the Engineering Division agrees that any sidewalk and curb installation would be beneficial to the
Town, we would not object to a wavier of this requirement for the above parcel based on the comments
noted.
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Public Hearing on Rubbish Regs...
I revised and sent the revised policy to you.
P
From: Fred & Karen Van Magness [mailto:vanmagness@a verizon.net]
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:01 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject. Public Hearing on Rubbish Regs...
Dear Peter,
Do not have Ted's email, so could not mail this to him. Maybe you can forward.
In looking at the draft regulations, I had two concerns...
• Sect 4.6.5.... Item #1. The reference to section 4.6.4 appears to be possibly wrong.
• Sect. 4.6.5.... Item # 4. The reference to section 4.6.6 appears incorrect.... should possibly be 4.6.4
Someone may want to check this stuff out before the public hearing on Tuesday. I may be wrong, but wanted to at
least get this to someone so it can be double checked.
Thanks
Fred
PS...please pass on to Bob L. that it is noted he made a great effort to get the details of items on public hearings
to be part of the notices-NICE TOUCH Much appreciated
Fred
3/24/2008
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Section 4:6--Solid--W-ante-Recvcli-nLY, C- llecti-on-an -iSuosal
Rules and Regulations
The Town of Reading manages a comprehensive program for disposal of solid
waste consistent with State and Federal law and regulations. The collection and disposal
pursuant to these regulations is only from single-family detached residences, two and
three-family attached residences, and condominium complexes in the Town. No
collection will be made from stores, businesses, rooming or boarding houses, apartment
houses of more than 3 residences, manufacturing plants, professional buildings or other
commercial enterprises.
The Town's solid waste program includes:
• recyclable materials
• household rubbish
• yard waste
• appliances
• bulk waste
• hazardous waste
• electronics
4.6.1- Definitions
Appliances include refrigerators, stoves, washers, air conditioners, dryers,
freezers, dishwashers, trash compactors, or other similar appliances.
Bulk waste items are defined as any item that is not considered as household
rubbish, is not hazardous waster, and is not recyclable. Bulk waste items are of such size
or weight (over 80 pounds) that one person carmot readily handle it and/or that falls into
the following categories.
1. Auto parts such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims,
small pieces of body metal, etc.
2. Furniture such as couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs, swing sets
(dismantled with concrete footings removed), bicycles and other similar
items are bulk items, which may be picked up as indicated below.
Construction debris is defined as asphalt, brick, concrete, metal, earth, stones, tree
trunks, wood over 3 feet in length and greater that 60 lb in weight, and like materials as
.defined by the DPW
Electronics are defined as televisions (including LCD Televisions, and plasma
televisions), computer monitors (CRT's), microwave ovens, and other like items as
defined by the DPW
Hazardous waste is defined as gasoline, motor oil, explosives, compressed gases,
explosive chemicals, corrosive chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights
(CFL's), tires, automotive and household batteries, and other hazardous materials as
defined by the DEP and EPA and other materials that the Director of Public Works may
deem hazardous.
Household rubbish is defined as household refuse, cold ashes, ceramics, light
bulbs, plate glass, wood in bundles less than 3 feet in length and weighing not more than
60 lb., and garbage, except as defined elsewhere in these regulations
Recyclable materials are defined as:
1. All glass containers, unbroken and excluding ceramics, light bulbs, and
plate glass. All glass containers must be rinsed,
2. Aluminum cans, rinsed.
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4. Newspapers, magazines, paperboard, catalogs, telephone books and 3"'
class ("junk") mail, bagged in a Kraft paper bag or tied in bundles
5. Plastics, plastic food containers, rinsed, and marked with Code 1 thru
Code 7
6. Corrugated cardboard, flattened or tied - no larger than 3' by 3'
7. Paperboard (cereal boxes etc.) - remove plastic liners
8. Other materials as defined by the DPW.
Yard Waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, Christmas trees
wreaths and similar holiday decorations, and other yard waste as defined by the DPW.
4.6.2- Collection Schedule
Items that are eligible for curbside collection will be collected in accordance with
the chart attached, and in accordance with a schedule to be published and posted
electronically.
1. Items will be collected when set at the edge of the traveled way in approved
containers by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days. Rubbish collection
personnel are prohibited from entering onto or trespassing on any private
property during their collection. If rubbish is not placed on the edge of the
traveled way by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days, and the rubbish
collector has already driven by the residence, the rubbish will not be picked up
that week and the resident will be responsible for removing the rubbish from
the edge of the roadway no later than the end of that day.
2. No collection will be made on days that the following legal holidays are
celebrated: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day,
Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day,
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Collections will be one
day late during the balance of the week in which the holiday falls. If a holiday
falls on a weekday, the fifth day of collection will be Saturday. (As an
example, if a holiday falls on Monday, Monday's collection will be made on
Tuesday, Tuesday's on Wednesday, etc.)
4.6.3-Approved Containers
Household rubbish must be placed in an approved container. Approved
containers are:
• "wet strength" 2-ply 50-pound Kraft paper sacks of 30 gallon capacity;
• 1.5-mil thickness plastic bags of 30-gallon capacity; or
• 30-gallon capacity non-metal barrels with handles, Residents using barrels
are cautioned that subzero temperatures and icing will result in the barrel
having to be banged on the steel hopper of the truck, which may damage the
barrels.
The Town will supply each household subject to these regulations 2 plastic bins
for recyclable materials. Additional bins may be available upon request to the DPW.
Other types of barrels or other unapproved containers will be treated as a bulk
item and disposed of as such.
The Town discourages the use of cardboard barrels or cardboard boxes since once
they become wet they lose much of their strength. The Town of Reading-and the
contractor will not be responsible for any damage to the cardboard barrels.
If wn-y-r-ubb-i-sll-oi_recy-cling-contame falls apart during. collection, any rubbish left
will not be picked up by the contractor, and the resident will be responsible for cleaning
up all the rubbish.
Unlimited approved rubbish containers will be picked up each week. Any
container that because of size, shape, weight (over 80 pounds), or condition of the
container cannot be handled by one person will not be collected and will be left curbside.
It will be the owner's responsibility to remove the container from the edge of the
roadway no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup when containers are left
curbside for the above reasons.
4.6.4 - Appliances
Appliances may be placed at curbside on the date designated by the DPW and in
the same location as scheduled rubbish collection, in accordance the following
regulations:
Appliances will be picked up by the Town provided two (2) stickers, available
from the Department of Public Works at a cost of $10.00/each (total cost of $20.00), are
affixed to every such item to be collected. When the stickers are picked up at the DPW
office, the resident will be informed of the scheduled date for pick-up. Items must be
placed at curbside with the 2 stickers no later than 6:30 am on the designated date of
pick-up. Items that do not have 2410.00 stickers attached will not be picked up, and it
will be the owner's responsibility to remove the appliance from the edge of the roadway
no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup. The resident will need to contact
the DPW to arrange for an alternate date of pick-up.
4.6.5 - Bulk Waste Collection
Bulk waste must be placed at curbside on the same day and in the same location
as scheduled rubbish collection, in accordance the following regulations:
Approved bulk waste will be picked up provided a sticker available from the
Department of Public Works at a cost of $10.00 is affixed to every such item to'be
collected as scheduled. Items that do not have a sticker, and items that do not meet the
definition of bulk waste, will not be picked up, and it will be the owner's responsibility to
remove the bulk waste from the curb no later than the end of the day of the regular
pickup.
1. Auto parts such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims,
small pieces of body metal, etc. These items will be picked up in accordance
with Section 4.6.5 of these regulations except that if in the opinion of the
Department of Public Works the quantity of these parts at any one household
is unusually great, they will not be collected.
2. Furniture such as couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs, swing sets
(dismantled with concrete footings removed), bicycles and other similar
items are bulk items, which may be picked up as indicated below.
3. Auto parts such as engine blocks or large pieces of body metal, will not be
collected.
4. For appliances including refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, trash
compactors, dryers and freezers, see section 4.6.4 of these regulations.
5. Construction and Demolition material such as asphalt, brick, concrete, metal,
earth, stones, and tree trunks, will not be collected. Wood longer than three
(3) feet in length and heavier than 60 pounds will not be collected. Wood
under 3 feet in length must be bundled and tied in bundles less than 601b in
order to be collected as part of regular weekly household rubbish collection.
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6 Tires_and_hatteries will not be collected, and may be taken to the twice yearly
household hazardous waste collection.
4.6.6 - Electronics
The Department of Public Works operates drop-off recycling at its facility on
New Crossing Road at a cost of $10 per item for electronics as defined in these policies.
The required $10 sticker must be purchased at the DPW Office at Town Hall. Hours of
operation will be published and posted electronically.
Alternatively electronics will be picked up curbside provided that 2 stickers
available from the Department of Public Works at a cost of $10.00 each are affixed to
every such item. When the stickers are picked up the DPW will inform the resident of
the scheduled date for pick-up of the electronics. Items that do not have the stickers will
not be picked up, and it will be the owner's responsibility to remove the electronics from
the curb no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup.
4.6.7 - Hazardous Materials
All hazardous materials as herein defined shall not be collected with the Town's
rubbish collection.
The Department of Public Works operates free drop-off recycling at its facility on
New Crossing Road, during hours to be published and posted electronically for:
• used motor oil
fluorescent bulbs
• compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs.
In cooperation with the Town of Wakefield, the Town also provides two days per year for
household hazardous waste drop-off, at which all other household hazardous waste items
as defined will be collected. The schedule of these Household Hazardous Waste
Collection days will be published and posted electronically.
4.6.8.- Recycling
Every household for which rubbish collection is provided is required to place in
designated bin(s) or containers all recyclable materials. Recycling is collected on an
every-other-week schedule, on the same day of the week as the nebbish collection.
The recycling bin must be placed at curbside along with other rubbish on the
designated collection day and will be collected by the contractor. If material placed in the
bin is not recyclable, it will be left in the bin. Replacement bins are available from the
Department of Public Works.
4.6.9 - Yard Waste
Leaves and other yard waste (i.e. grass clippings, branches, brush) will not be
picked up curbside, except that the Town may provide seasonal curbside pick-up of yard
wastes subject to availability of funds.
The Town will operate a compost center available to Town residents only, from
April 1 through December 1 at times and on a schedule to be published and posted
electronically. Leaves and other yard waste may be taken to the compost center in any
container; the container must be removed unless it is a biodegradable Kraft paper bag.
Tree trimmings may be a maximum of 8 feet in length and 8 inches in diameter.
The-T-o--wn---m- a3- establ-ish_a-s_y_stem ~f ~har_ging for the use of the Compost Center.
The Compost Center is available only for use by residents, and commercial vehicles
(other than those under contract to or owned by the Town) and commercial landscapers
are not eligible to utilized the Compost Center.
The Town makes available to residents at a subsidized rate, home composting
bins constructed of recycled materials. Residents may contact the DPW by phone or
through the web site for information about availability and cost.
4.6.10 - Enforcement
These rules and regulations are enforceable by the Department of Public Works.
Enforcement may consist of refusal to collect rubbish, bulk waste, or other materials that
are not disposed of in accordance with these rules and regulations. These rules and
regulations are also enforceable in accordance with Section 5 of the General Bylaws
providing for a fine of up to $300 for each offense.
Adopted: 615190, Revised 12-13-94, Revised 51199, Revised 1-4-05, revised 1-22-08; Revised /
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Town of Reading - Guidelines for Recycling and Rubbish Disposal i
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(see regulations for ;rs
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detailed definitions)
U
U
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Newspaper/Inserts
X i
Magazines/catalogs
X
Phone Books/junk mail
X
Office Paper
X J
Paperboard
X
Cardboard (
X
Brown Paper Bags
X
Glass bottles, jars
X
Aluminum, steel, tin cans
X
and lids
Plastics # 1-7
X i + ( !
Plate glass, Pyrex, dishes,
X
ceramics
Other metal and
X
aluminum foil
Appliances -
2 stickers
Refrigerators, stoves,
washers, dryers,
dishwashers
Electronics - TV's
2 stickers 1
Computer CPU,
or sticker
microwaves
Leaves, grass, brush 8' in
X
length
Christmas trees
X or X
Latex Paint - dry paint
X
out first
Motor Oil
) ( X
Fluorescent light bulbs;
X
CFL's
Cansibottles containing
X
paint or Haz waste
Household hazardous
X
waste
Tires, Propane tanks
( + ' X !
Bulk Waste - chair, table
1 sticker
couch, etc.
Construction debris
"Stickers" are available at a cost of $10 each from the DPW office at Town Hall, 16 Lowell
Street
Annual Community Access (C.A) sticker is required for use of the Compost Center, and is
available 24/7 at the Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
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DATE: -025 - os
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NAME ADDRESS.
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Projected Rates
Case: Use No Reserves
CI1lerprise tunas Assumotions for FY10-FY12:.
Approved Approved
25-Mar-08
(Revised)
(Revised)
Percent l2 con 0,
Percent
No
FY - 2007
FY - 2008
07 to'08 FY _ 2009"t 08 to 09
.
(TNater 1$
'
W1
Salaries and Wages
713,494
581,106
` 71
-18.55% - -
4.49%
W2
Expenses
2,766,630
2,696,802
-2.52°lo 4 2 6328ry907
769;
913
4%
-2.15%
58%
46
W3
Debt Service
940,377
1,305,579
,
1
38.8
;
167400
53% `
85
.
91°10
-42
W4
Capital Outlay
d
152,000
501
572
4
282,000
487
865
4
.
6.41% xS5;32b47'
.
9.36%
W5
lWater Fun
Reserves
,
,
(400,000)
,
,
(250,000)
Net Water Fund
4,172,501
4,615,487
10.62% ` 320;84,7-
15.28%
X1
Sewer
Salaries and Wages
.244 470
264,005
7.99% $,274,535
3.99%
X2
Expenses
3,848,098
3,947,180
2.57% Li 4,098,873
£
3.84%
X3
.
Debt Service
83,677
180,402
25%QV,w
115.59%
200
`
40.53%
18%
284
X4
Capital Outlay
204,000
110,000
~ X4
-46.08%
.
X5
Sewer Fund
4,380,245
4,501,587
2.77% r 5;il4ia 535
12.17%
Reserves
Net Sewer Fund
(600,000)
780,245
3
(200,000)
4,301,587
m
13.79% ' 9,049,535±
17.39%
(Storm water
,
4
20,
(i
2%
02%
5
Y1
Salaries and Wages
60,029
0
62,084
650
17
5
.
3.4
86%0=9~3r~
0
.
15.09%
Y2
Expenses
17,50
,
.
'knit '
t4
`
Y3
Debt Service
i
000
280
000
262
4 r
:
a
-6.43% r., -34,0005.
-12.21%
Y4
Y5
tal Outlay
Cap
Storm Water Fund
,
357,529
,
341,734
-4.42% zfsJ.=MM
'
-7.67%
Enterprise Funds
9,310,275
9,708,808
4.28% ~121048,%j
10.06%
Use of Reserves
Net Enterprise Funds
(1,000,000)
8,310,275
(450,000)
9,258,808
go"
NEF Cumulative •
Reserve Fund levels 711107
Water 1,523,922 1,273,922
Sewer 1,345,160 1,145,160
Wages
Expenses
Estimated
FY - 2010
4.00%
4.00%
7.00%
7.00%
Percent
Estimated Percent
09 to '10
FY - 2011 10 to'11
4.00%
7.00%
Estimated Percent
FY - 2012 11 to'12
631,458
4.00%
656,716
4.00%
682,985
4.00%
2,823,630
7.00%
3,021,285
7.00%
3,232,775
7.00%
2;063,894.
7.84%
1,999,256.
-3.13%
1,932,031
-3.36%
460,000
185.71%
720,000
56.52%
822,000
790
669
6
14.17%
26%1
4
5,978,982
12.37%
6,397,257
7.00%1
,
,
.
5,978,982
12.37%
6,397,257
7.00%
6,669,790
4.26%
285,516
4.00%
296,937
4.00%
308,815
4.00%
385,794
4
7.0061.
4,692,800
7.00%
5,021,296
7.00%
,
265,734
4.81%
178,063
-32.99%
174,256
-2.14%
390,000
-7.71%
267,000
-31.54%
367,000
37.45%
59327,045
5.50%1
- 5,434,800
2.02%1
5,871,366
8.03%J
5,327,045 5.50% 5,434,800 2.02% 5,871,366 .8.03%
67,809
4.00%
70,521
4.00%
73,342
4.00%
735
21
7.00%
23,256
7.00%
24,884
7.00%
,
247,500
100.00%
237,750
-3.94%
000
200
-13.04%
30,000
-85.00%
30,000
0.00%
,
289,544
-8.23%
371,278
28.23%1
365,977
-1.43%
11,595,571
8.51%1
12,203,334
5.24%!
12,907,133
5.77%
0
571
595
11
~ , YBT j ~°/oil
0
12,203,334
1rffi3fl, -
0
12,907,133
JI'B`,
,
,
22,281,467
34,484,801
1,273,922 1,273,922
1,145,160 1,145,160- 1Assumes debt budget is adequate to fund $1.4 mil in further WTP work
IEnterprise t-una5
.
Approved
25-Mar-08
(Revised)
No.
FY - 2007
f Water is
W1
Salaries and Wages
713,494
W2
Expenses
2,766,630
W3
Debt Service
940,377
W4
Capital Outlay
152,000
W5
JWater Fund
4,572,501
Reserves
(400,000)
Net Water Fund
4,172,501
Sewer
X1
Salaries and Wages
244,470
X2
Expenses
3,848,098
X3
Debt Service
83,677
X4
Capital Outlay
204,000
X5
(Sewer Fund
4,380,245
Reserves
(600,000)
Net Sewer Fund
3,780,245
Storm Water
Y1
Salaries and Wages
60,029
Y2
Expenses
17,500
Y3
Debt Service
Y4
Capital Outlay
280,000
Y5
Storm Water Fund
357,529
Enterprise Funds
9,310,275
Use of Reserves
(1,000,000)
Net Enterprise Funds
8,310,275
Reserve Fund levels 711107
Water 1,523,922
Sewer 1,345,160
Projected Rates
Case: Use $600,000 in water reserves 4/08
Taraet 10% increase with other use of Reserves
Assumptions for FY10-FY12: Wages 4.00%
Approved Expenses 7.00%
(Revised) Percent R&W,"nend Percent Estimated Percent
FY - 2008 07 to '08 08 to '09 FY-2010 09 to '10
581,106 -18.55% 17.1 4.49%
2,696,802 -2.52%'•~1}65~7r. -1.55%
1,305,579 38.84% 1,9:7;763iE 45.360/c
282,000 85.53% -42.91%
4,865,487 6.41% ="ti 568?7 < 9.36%
(250,000) ' ='g.gkw'
4,615,487 10.62% 3 t18'475F 15.28%
5
y5 u
264,005 7.99% ti~'27 ,53$ 3.99%
3,947,180 2.570/c Y4 (98 873 3.84%
180,402 115.59% 293?;527r 40,53%
110,000 -46.08% 284.180/c
4,501,587 2.77% js"SQ,'4_955' 12.17%
(200,000)75;100)'
4,301,587 13.79% 1,11'44.
; t 535 ; 6.35%
6 ' tf
62,084 3.42% `6,55.02%
M-
17,650 0.86% , 115.09%
RIM, t k,30.y~4tX': 12,21%
262,000 -6.43% '
341,734 .4.42% L`s~ ~31a, 1 •7.67%
9,708,808 4.28°lo kcF1U68;5,86:`L 10.06%
(450,000)
9,258,808 ~~fi134~Xu 10-90. Y"
4.00%
7.00%
Estimated Percent
FY-2011 10to'll
4.00%
7.00%
Estimated Percent
FY-2012 11 to'12
631,458
4.00%
656,716
4.00%
682,985
4.00%
2,840,750
7.009/.
3,039,603
7.00%
3,252,375
7.00%
2,046,694
7.85%
1,980,856
-3.22%
1,912,431
-3.45%
460,000
185.71%
720,000
56.52%
822,000
14.17%
5,978,902
12.37%]
6,397,175
7.00%1
6,669,791
4.26%1
(175,000)
5,803,902
9.08%
6,397,175
10.22%
6,669,791
4.26%
285,516
4.00.%
296,937
4.00%
308,815
4.00%
4,385,794
7.00%
4,692,800
7.00%
5,021,296
7.00%
265,734
4.81%
178,063
-32.99%
174,256
-2.14%
390,000
-7.71%
267,000
-31,54%
367,000
37.45%
5,327,045
5.50%1
5,434,800
2.02%1
5,871,366
8.03%1
(975,000)
5,152,045
12.62%
5,434,800
5.49%
5,871,366
8.03%
67,809
4.00%
70,521
4.00%
73,342
4.00%
21,735
7.00%
23,256
7.00%
24,884
7.00%
247,500
100.00%
237,750
-3.94%
200,000
-13.04%
30,000
-85.00%
30,000
0.00%
289,544
-8.23%1
371,278
28.23%1.-
365,977
-1.43%1
1
11,595,491
8.51%1
12,203,253
5.24%
12,907,134
5.77%
(350,000)
0
0
11,245,491
Io
12,203,253
12,907,134 (
s7°a
21,456,387
33,659,639
K6r7µ.~
673,922 see Note 498,922
1,145,160 495,160
Note: Assumes add? $600k April 08 for WTP demo & chlorination
Note: Assumes issue $800k for 5 yrs for WTP demo & chlorination
111- , Rf
?E
9.
498,922
495,160 20
RON 1191-1 " ME
(En-terprise tunas
Approved
25-Mar-08
(Revised)
No.
FY - 2007
Water is
W1
Salaries and Wages
713,494
W2
Expenses
2,766,630
W3
Debt Service
940,377
W4
Capital Outlay
152,000
W5
Water Fund
4,572,501
Reserves
(400,000)
Net Water Fund
4,172,501
~ Sewer
X1
Salaries and Wages
244,470
X2
Expenses
3,848,098
X3
Debt Service
83,677
X4
Capital Outlay
204,000
X5
(Sewer Fund
4,380,245
Reserves
(600,000)
-Net Sewer Fund
3,780,245
storm Tvater
Y1
Salaries and Wages
60,029
Y2
Expenses
17,500
Y3
Debt Service
Y4
Capital Outlay
280,000
i Y5
Storm Water Fund
357,529
Enterprise Funds
9,310,275
Use of Reserves
(1,000,000)
Net Enterprise Funds
8,310,275
NEF Cumulative
Reserve Fund levels
711107
Water
1,523,922
Sewer
1,345,160
Approved
(Revised)
FY - 2008
581,106
2,696,802
1,305,579
282,000
4,865,487
(250,000)
4,615,487
264,005
3,947,180
180,402.
110,000
4,501,587
(200,000)
4,301,587
62,084
17,650
Projected Rates
Case: Use No FY08 water reserves 4/08
Taroet 9% increase with other. use of Reserves
Assumptions for FY10-FY12: Wages 4.00%
Exoenses 7.00%
Percent Recottmend Percent Estimated Percent
07 to'08 FY 2049 08 to'09 FY-2010' 09 to '10
-18.55%
607,171
4.49%
-2.52%
~ j (638;9.07~
:x.
-2.15%
38.84%
't41,!3769:;
46.58%
85.53 /o
F 1t3 b.09`<
-42.91%
6.41.%
' a5DF7'
. 9.36%
(350aa0j
10.62%
4~9;7C1,847
7.70%
7.99%
q;z 2755;1
3.99%
57%
2
$73
4,09
8
3.84%
.
115.59%
.
4
,1
, _ `_153,527.
40.53%
-46.08%
42i?fiUa1
284.18%
2.77%
2-''5:;49;535'
12.17°/0
13.79°/0
4,799,535'
11.58%
42%
3
4
r 65;01.
5.02%
.
86°l0
0
313
-20
15.09%
.
,
0
631,458
2,823,630
2,063,894
460,000
5,978,982
(300,000)
5,678,982
285,516
4,385,794
265,734
390,000
5,327,045
(300,000)
5,027,045
67,809
21,735
4,00%
7.00%
7.84%
185.71%
12.37%!
262,000 -6.43% 2350.00, -12.21 /o
341,734 -4.42%35,514 ` -7.67%
9,708,808 4.28% x0;6135,896 10.06%
(450,000) (A 011,099M,
9,258,808 I`~~~INL41kf~~
14.25%
4.00%
7.00%
4,81%
-7.71%
5.50%
4.74%
4.00%
7.00%
200,000
-13.04%
289,544
-8.23%~
11,595,571
8.51%1
(600,000)
10,995,571
21,081,467
4.00%
7.00%
Estimated Percent
FY - 2011 10 to'11
4.00%
7.00%
Estimated Percent
FY - 2012 11 to'12
656,716
4.00%
682,985
4.00%
3,021,285
7.00%
3,232,775
7.00%
1,999,256
-3.13%
1,932,031
-3.36%
720,000
56.52%
822,000
14.17%
6,397,257
7.00%1
6,669,790
4.26%1
(125,000)
6,272,257
10.45%
6,669,790
6.34%
296,937
4.00%
308,815
4.00%
4,692,800
7.00%
5,021,296
7.00%
178,063
-32.99%
174,256
-2.14%
267,000
-31.54%
367,000
37.45%
5,434,800
2.02°/01
5,871,366
8.03%1
(100,000)
5,334,800
6.12%
5,871,366
10.06%
70,521
4.00%
73,342
4.00%
23,256
7.00%
24,884
7.00%
247,500
100.00%
237,750
-3.94%
30,000
-85.00%
30,000
0.00%
371,278
28.23%
1
365,977
-1.43°/0
12,203,334
5.24%
12,907,133
5.77%
(225,000)
0
334
11
978
I~ -f
12,907,133
,
,
33,059,801
'n,98,9, „ M
498,922
495,160,4 ;10
~7z'arc~et~ tiS~eee5!
1,273,922 see Note 623,922
1,145,160 595,160
Note: Assumes add'l No reserves used April 08 for WTP demo &chlorination
Note: Assumes issue $1400k for 10 yrs for INTP demo & chlorination
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TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
Health Insurance Agreement
June 1, 300 2008 through May 31, 3008 2009
The following is the understanding of the terms of agreement on the issue of health
insurance for the employees and retirees of the Town of Reading.
1. Effective June 1, 208 2008, the Town of Reading will provide through MIIA to its
active and retired employees, the Blue Cross/Blue Slid=el_d "Blue Care Elect
Preferred" PPO product, the "HMO Blue" HMO pro uc`, ns Medex 2, a
Medicare supplement, and Blue MedicareRx, a Med'c.rre Part D prescription
drug plan, for a period of one year, subject to rerieval.
2. Effective June 1, 3007 2008, th Town willpay 70% of the cost of the above
u5
insurance plans. If neither th Town lnor the coalition bargar ittee
_g Comm
submits a written request for gotiations, prior to Larch 1, 2808 200; the 70/30
asplit will remain in force. /If either party: submits .a timely written request,
negotiations on cost sharing !after May 31, ~'?3M 2009 will begin no later than
March 7, 2088 2009. If negotons are not sucdepsful by April 1, 2008 2009, as
that date may be extended by rnut~' L,agreement, thexz lboth~ parties would agree to
mediation. During the mediation the' ci7irent negotlatec`~'0/30 split will remain in
effect. This time table may be modified by _utual agreement of the Town and the
coalition bargaining committee.
-3 The Public Eiriployecs 13,a~gaining Committee, made up of representatives of each
of the Tow'n's Bar'gaining`TJnits and a ref d` appointed by the Retired State, County
and Municipal Employees 4ssociation, will continue to meet periodically during
the tefr`T6T4his agreement. Tbe'commi ttee will monitor health. insurance claims and
other data pr&,ided by tle~'insurer with a focus on current trends and all other items
that may affect p~ cmituns These meetings will be open to any active employee(s)
and--,;,retiree(s). R pme pieseaWiye appointed by the Town Manag
~1- ' be 'meetings. Sueh iyen union ' G~1V vA1a~tY V dOeS riot
4 The Town Will allow retirees to re-enter the insurance program on an open
enrollment basis every 24 months, starting with even years, thereafter at the open
enrollment period, and provided that the retirement date is within 10 years of the
open enrollment effective ,date. A retiree and/or his/her family may exercise this
right only once. If a retiree opts to take Town coverage under this paragraph and
then drops the coverage he or she will not be permitted to re-enroll.
5 The Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen agree to request a health insurance
budget for each year in an amount not less than the rate required to cover currently
insured employees and retirees, at the rate specified in this agreement. If additional
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State Aid becomes available to the Town over and above the prior years levels of
State Aid, and such funds are available on a non restricted basis, at the request of
the coalition bargaining unit the Town agrees to reopen negotiations on the
percentage of Town contribution to the health insurance program. The Town will
consider as part of that negotiating process, the use of a portion of the increased
Aid for health insurance purposes not to exceed the percentage of that increase that
the current health insurance expense item represents of the total budget. In the
event that this paragraph applies, it is subject to Town Meeting approval. This
paragraph will be eliminated from this agreement at such time as the Town is
able to advertise for bid the dental insurance program fOP.,active employees.
6 This agreement shall become effective upon ratification; by the Public Employees
Bargaining Committee and by the Board of Selectmen.
This settlerne-n agreement shall be effective Junel,' 2-ow 2008 ancNsl%all remain in full
force until May 31, N8 2009 unless extended beyond that date due to, the provisions
of paragraph 2 above. the provision~ ^f P-a;'- i ' a + )
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