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Home My WebLink About2008-03-11 Board of Selectmen PacketTown of Reading • Lowell • i i • • i FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: March 7, 2008 RE: March 11, 2008 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 lb) Mr. Dimino will be in under Public Comment to express to the Board his concerns about noise from the Reading Rifle and Revolver Club. Extensive email correspondence is enclosed. 1 c) I am submitting with this packet a draft report that I will update on Tuesday as needed. 3a) RCTV Board of Directors — There is a vacancy occasioned by Gail Wood stepping down from the Board. Ted Smethurst has applied for this position. Selectman Steve Goldy has also indicated interest in the position. 3b) Jeff Perkins has applied for positions on both the Land Bank Committee and the West Street Historic District. He lives on Coolidge Road which is one block from the Historic District. He is an attorney and that expertise could be helpful to the district. Since the Board of Selectmen has interviewed him twice, Chairman Bonazoli felt there was no need to interview him again. 4a) Chairman Bonazoli has a presentation to make to two Veterans Andrew Mayne and Shelly Nelson, who were not able to be present at the Veterans Day ceremonies. I have to also take that occasion to unveil a new "Support Our Troops" banner displayed in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. 4b) Priscilla Walcott will be in to discuss her concerns about kennel licensing. 4c) Animal Control Officer Ron Burns and Assistant Town Clerk Julie Rodgers will be in to do the highlights presentation on dog licensing and animal control. 4d) We have advertised a public hearing on the Warrant Article regarding All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for smaller restaurants. In your packet is a copy of the material that we had at your last meeting, plus an email from Carol Kowalski indicating that the Economic Development Committee had also taken action recommending approval of this Article. 4e) Enclosed is a proposed policy for the Board on Selectmen's approval of multi-way stop intersections. If this is in form agreeable to the Board, we will schedule a public hearing as soon as we can. 4f) As I indicated in my report at the last meeting, we are working on a plan for the remaining part of Ash Street that has not been approved — from Green Street to Washington Street (behind the Dunkin Donuts), Engineer George Zambouras, Engineer Chris Cole and I walked this area on Friday and we will have plans to present to the Board. It is our intention to work with the contractor on the Main Street project to do this part of Ash Street as a change order. Funding would come from 2008 or 2009 Chapter 90 or local funds. It only makes sense to do this project now, and we were not able to get funding as part of the downtown project. 4g) Following up on a citizen request to replace the stop sip, we have found that the intersection of Sumi-ner and Willow Street is not currently designated as a stop intersection, The Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force feels that it should be so designated. Once we do the West Street project, the southbound Summer at Willow Street will not be an issue — it won't exist. Enclosed is an email from one of the residents to whom we sent the notice. 4h) Red lights — speed cameras — As you may be aware we've talked about the possibility of implementing such a program in Reading. The Board of Selectmen previously did not seem interested in pursuing this matter. However, following the MMA Annual Meeting, Selectmen Camille Anthony indicated that she felt this was something that we should pursue. We have this matter on the Selectmen's agenda for discussion and direction if the direction is different than that already received. PIH/ps LIC, row d *C- 4 , ,,7 Schena, Paula From: Reading- Selectmen Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:59 PM To: 'Karen Herrick'; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: FYI : 139 Washington Street Sale and Assessment Data Dear Karen: 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. As I am sure you are aware, sales price for commercial property is not the only determinant of value - income is also an important measure. The Town Manager will copy this email to the Board of Assessors for their information and any response that they might want to give. 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. Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen. Ben Tafoya Secretary Reading Board of Selectmen 1/c Board of Selectmen c Board of Assessors - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Karen Herrick [ mailto :karen.herrick @verizon.net] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:47 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: FYI 139 Washington Street Sale and Assessment Data Dear Selectmen and Selectwoman, The sale of this property for $2,000,000 was front page news last Friday. What wasn't front page news was that the 2007 assessment was $1,116,300. That's an assessment that was "off" by just under 50% of true market value and which cost the residential taxpayers about $10,000 to $12,000 per annum. The current 2008 Tax Assessment is $1,063,500. I'm bringing this to your attention because contrary to what many vocal commercial rate payers stated last summer - it is the residents who continue to shoulder the "burden" of taxes in town. I would still like to'see taxes levied fairly across all classes and I hope that you will again consider taking action in 2008. Best regards, Karen Herrick 9 Dividence Rd 781- 944 -6794 1 /1 J I Page 1 of 6 poblic. Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:41 PM To: 'Joe Dimino' Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Cloonan, Mike; Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Reading Gun Club Joe Interesting information. Thanks. What I want you to be aware of is that the Town cannot require any changes in the operation of the Reading Rifle and Revolver club as to hours. The state law is binding — and the Town of Reading is not allowed to violate or to impose any conditions contrary to State law on this or on any other issue. This is true even if there were a Town vote. I don't know the circumstances of the other clubs that you got information on, but I know that if there were no regulations in place when those clubs went into existence, then those Towns could also not require any hours of operation that are different than the law. It may be that the communities had regulations, or it may be that those clubs voluntarily agreed to some other hours of operation. You indicated in a prior email, I believe, that you asked RRR to change their hours, and they declined. I have had that discussion previously with them with the same result. The Board of Selectmen accepts "Public Comment" on its agendas at approximately 7:30 PM. Their next meeting is March 11, in the Selectmen's Meeting room at Town Hall. There is a restriction to 5 minutes for this portion of the agenda. I'll let the Chairman know to expect you to speak at that time. Let me know if you can make it on the 11 th, or if that doesn't work we can look at a different date. Pete I/c Board of Selectmen From: Joe Dimino [mailto:joe.dimino@clicksoftware.com] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 11:04 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike Subject: RE: Reading Gun Club Peter and Selectmen, I have done some brief research of gun clubs in MA (see below) and we are seriously behind the times. These clubs do have operating hours that are in line with my earlier suggestions. See below. ALL clubs on Sundays start at a reasonable and courteous time from what I can see 12PM or 1PM. Before I escalate this further to the 3/4/2008 /�P, Page 2 of 6 newspaper and review other options I would like to ask again, Why can the other towns who by the way have larger tracts of land thus not as congested insist the gun club start at a reasonable time and respect the rights of the neighbors. I am sure we can persuade the RRR to accommodate some changes on the weekends. Peter, your remark about the town having no choice is incorrect. We do have a choice and I believe that this needs to be out to the town for a vote. I would like to have this on the next Selectman's meeting as an agenda item if you are not unwilling to get the RRR to start acting as a good neighbor. Georgetown Fish & Game Association, Inc. Clubhouse, Ranges and Grounds P.O. Box 302 Lake Avenue, Georgetown, MA 01833 Phone: 978- 352 -9831 Hours: Daily 9:00 AM to dusk except Sundays & holidays when hours are 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM or dusk, whichever is earlier. * TACTICAL * D (D O R w , Tuesday - 9:OOAM to 9:OOPM * Wednesday - 9:OOAM to 9:OOPM* Thursday - 9:OOAM to 9:OOPM Friday - 9:OOAM to 9:00PM Saturday - 10:OOAM to 6:OOPM* Sunday - 12:00PM to 6:OOPM *Safety course days. Mansfield fish And Game Club Weekdays and Saturday 8AM to Dusk Sundays and holidays 12 to Sunset ;fa Maspenock rod and gun Club L OAM start on Sundays. 3/4/2008 Page 3 of 6 Rifle The club has a 100 yard outdoor rifle range open to all calibers.. Normal operating hours are from 9AM to dusk, with the exception of Sundays, when no outdoor shooting of any kind is allowed before 11PM. Best Regards, Joe Dimino Cell Phone 781-223-3839 From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto: phechenbleikner@ci. reading. ma. us] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:20 PM To: Joe Dimino; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike Subject: RE: Reading Gun Club Joe You could talk to your (our) legislators — Representatives Brad Jones and Patrick Natale, and Senator Richard Tisei. In order for the town to take any action, there would have to be a change in state law. Without speaking for our legislators, I don't think any changes are likely Pete From: Joe Dimino [mailto:joe.dimino@clicksoftware.com] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:11 PM . To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike Subject: RE: Reading Gun Club Can you make any suggestions then on how this can be escalated? Seems to me that the law does not accommodate the needs of a changing society. 3/4/2008 Page 4 of 6 Best Regards, Joe Dimino Cell Phone 781-223-3839 From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mai [to: phechen blei kner@ci. reading. ma. us] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:03 PM To: Joe Dimino; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike Subject: RE: Reading Gun Club Joe As I understand the law and Town Counsel's opinion, since we did not regulate when they were started over 50 years ago, we cannot do any further regulation of noise or operation from RRR. Pete From: Joe Dimino [mailto:joe.dimino@clicksoftware.com] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:01 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike Subject: RE: Reading Gun Club Ben, Thanks for the reply. I guess my question is since the M.G,L prohibits them form operating between 10PM and 8AM. Does the town have an option to regulate the time further? No one is saying they cannot exist but maybe exist during a reasonable time. If the town can pass bill to accomplish this then I would welcome and chance to meet with one of selectmen to discus further. Best Regards, Joe Dimino Cell Phone 781-223-3839 From: Reading - Selectmen [ma ilto: Selectmen @ci. reading. ma. us] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 2:42 PM To: Joe Dimino; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike Subject: RE: Reading Gun Club Dear Joe: Thank you for sending all 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 chalice to comment during an upcoming public meeting. 3/4/2008 Page 5 of 6 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. Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen. Ben Tafoya Secretary Reading Board of Selectmen I/c Board of Selectmen Joe I did check with Town Counsel Ellen Doucette., and this is her response to the issue you raised: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager --------------- "Attached hereto is a copy of M.G.L. Chapter 214, sec. 713 which exempts gun clubs from civil and criminal liability for noise provided that they were in compliance with any local bylaw pertaining to noise control when the club was established. The only regulation in the statute, is that the clubs are prohibited from operating between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Given the content of this statute, the Town of Reading has no options. Ellen" From: Joe Dimino [mailto:joe.dimino@clicksoftware.com] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 5:50 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Reading Gun Club HEM, It's a beautiful yet cold day on B Street all is good until you step outside and met with the never ending barrage of shotgun blasts coming from the reading Gun Club. Each weekend morning starting at around 8AM on Saturday and 9AM on Sunday like clockwork the gun fire begins. I have asked for a meeting with the Gun club to voice my concerns and I am met with one answer. "We have rights too". Well, as a taxpayer, voter and homeowner in this town I have rights too such as the right to ask for reasonable peace of mind when I am in my own yard. Residents next to the Reading police station hear no gunfire coming from their practice range because they have made the necessary noise reduction modifications so that adjacent residents are not disturbed. I am asking the same be done at the Reading Gun club. They have an outdoor range and maybe this needs to be enclosed? If that is not realistic then I ask that the operating hours modified. I understand that the Club has been grandfathered in s 3/4/2008 Page 6 of 6 their right to exist is valid however |amalso aware that the hours of operation can be modified by the town. Some suggestions M toF — Ato 6PM Sat— 1Oho0PM Sundey — C|oeed My home ha approximately 1mile (as the crow flies) from the gun club and it still feels like they are in my backyard. oh poll of the neighbors surrounding the club indicates they would rather itnot exist. | have the support of the neighborhood so would now like to raise this as a formal complaint and would like to understand what my options are to have this oo|ved. Our home volueo, piece of mind are all affected by this club and we need to come to a new resolution. It's not fair that the peace of mind of many is disturbed by the actions of a few. Best Regards, ' Joe Dimino Cell Phone 781-223-3839 - 3/4/20O8 M.G.LA. 214§7B Massachusetts General Laws Annotated Cur[eItDe�� Part III. Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases (Ch. 211- 252) Title I. Courts and Judicial Officers ([h. 211-222) Equity Jurisdiction ---� =#§ 7B. Noise pollution; shooting ranges; exenptiw� from liability; hours of operation Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, no owner nfa rifle, pistol, silhouette, skeet, trap, b|ochpnwder, or other similar range shall be liable in any civil action or criminal prosecution in any matter relating to noise or noise pollution resulting from use of the range, provided said owner of the range was In compliance with any applicable noise control law, ordinance or by-laws in existence at the time of the construction of such range. No owner shall be liable in any action for nuisance, and no court shall enjoin the use or operation of said range on the basis of noise or noise pollution, provided said owner was in compliance with any noise control law, ordinance or by-laws in existence at the time of the construction of the range. The exemptions from liability and the immunities from prosecution provided in this section shall also extend to any owner who, in order to satisfy a requirement oflaw, regulation or by-law, relocates his range within the same parcel of land or contiguous parcel of land, owned by him at the time that the commonwealth or its political subdivision commences enforcement of such a requirement or that the owner voluntarily |y complies with such a requirement. I n order to maintain these exemptions from liability and immunities from prosecution, owners who relocate their ranges pursuant to the preced\ng - entence shall remain in compliance with the applicable noise control laws, , ordinanceorb\-|ovvs in existence at the time of the construction of the original range described \n the first paragraph. No standards in rules adopted by any state, city, or town agency for limiting levels of noise in terms of decibel level which may occur in the outdoor atmosphere shall apply to the ranges exempted from liability under the provisions of this section. Such ranges shall be prohibited from operating between the hours of ten o'clock post meridian and eight o'clock ante meridian unless otherwise allowed by the local governing body. � Y� �� 'DRAFT TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Friday, March 07, 2008 • Former Reading resident Ben Nichols 100th birthday is on April 8. We 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 March 31 for residents to sign. Bill Brown will take care of getting it mailed to Ben at his new home in Pennsylvania. • Appointments to BCC — The Board has previously indicated an intent to reduce the number of Constables to 3 through the appointment process. We currently have 4, 2 of whose terms expire in June. We just want to confirm the Board's intent. • Results* of NAG review are attached, They have: • Refined cost estimates 9 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 • We have a need to set up an ad hoc Washington Park Master Plan committee. 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 I Member Representing Reading Babe Ruth Baseball 1 Member of the Police Department 1 Member of RCASA 1 Member of the Board of Selectmen rd of Selectmen • 1 would like to plan on doing an Update on Downtown project monthly at -Boa meeting • Public information sessions re downtown project • Construction of new commercial building on Woburn Street is underway with its demolition last week. • Capacity — Venetian Moon restaurant Veterans Benefits budget • World Caf6 follow-up • 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. The Recreation Division is excited to provide the Town of Reading with a summer of great activities! to this report. • RCTV's Audit report for the year ending October 31, 2007 is attached • Adopt-an-Island reception — March 25 at the Senior Center before the Board of Selectmen meeting that evening I C_ Fax: (781) 942 -5441 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us March 7, 2008 Lisa lapicca 257 South Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Lisa Iapicca: pe�ker- �` C PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942 -9077 After a recent inspection in your neighborhood, it was noted that your driveway at 257 South Street is in excess of the Board of Selectmen's policy for maximum allowed driveway width. The Board of Selectmen's policies allow for a maximum 24' wide driveway. The driveway at your home on South Street exceeds that maximum amount by 32 feet. Enclosed with this letter, are the Selectmen's driveway policies. This office has been instructed to inform you that your driveway must conform to the established policies. You may appeal to the Board of Selectmen for allowance of the existing driveway to remain or you may elect to remove the additional footage to comply with the policies. You may appeal to the Board of Selectmen by typing an email to the Town Manager at p)hqeqcqthLenbleikncr@ci.reading.ma.us or by writing a letter to the Town Manager at the following address: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 If you do decide to appeal to the Selectmen, then in the email or letter to the Town Manager, reference this letter and state why you feel that the driveway should remain. Request from the Town Manager in the correspondence that you wish to appeal this decision to the Board of Selectmen and ask that you be notified when the meeting is held, so that you may attend. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to cor i G' Policy Establishing a Readinq Trails Committee (RTC) Based on the recommendation of the Northern Area G[eenway Committee, there is heF9h« established 8 five (5) DleDlb8[ Reading Trail CODlDl�ee (F�T(�) which will to 8SSU[U='he F8SpOn8ibU)ti8G planning, developing, and nOeiDbsiDinQ present and future trails in - -h8 TOVVD Of Reading. The goal is for the Town to create and Dl8iDt8iO 8 C0DOgct8d, well CVOnd|D8t8d S!gt8Dl Of tnGUG to serve the residents of the community. The RTC will undertake the following responsibilities. � Make recommendations tOthe CODSHrV81ioD Commission, Town Forest Committee, and Recreation Committee regarding development, operation, use, and maintenance Vf trails crossing lands under the jurisdiction [f these bodies. The RTC shall have O0 rule-making authority itself. . Act 8S8 liaison between the Town OfReading and the Reading Open Land Trust, Friends of Reading Recreation, Walkable Reading, Scout groups, and other youth and CoDlDlUDitv gFUUpS with respect to development, Op8[atioO. VS9, and maintenance oftrails. + Coordinate and manage @n/\dOpt-a-Trgi| program, if appropriate, for the maintenance of trails or portions there-of. * Set trail construction, maintenance, use, accessibility, and 8igOgggstandards. * (]Ve[Gee production Of trail maps and guides. . * Provide advice and recommendations oDthe development Ofthe IpGVV(Ch River G[88OVV8y and other trail initiatives arising from TVVVO reports and studies. , * Approve volunteer trail projects hefOr8th8VOlUDt8e[8S8ek8pp[VV@|fOrpr�8cts from the Conservation Commission, migSiOO, T0mD Forest Co0rDiUee, or other Town or other cooperating organizations. . * Organize training, hikes, trail maintenance days, and trail CODStruCtiVD projects. + Foster working relationships with OPVV' Po|ice, Fire, GOhOo\S' o[ other agencies to carry out the mission Vf the RTC. + Encourage cooperation and address problems and conflicts iD trail areas. * Identify grant support trail initiatives. ' t the Board 0fG�|8��0�D th8TOYvO PW8O8g�[ and � ��8k8recommendations V � O@ . . other bodies of the Town on measures necessary and appropriate to implement the trails program. The COnnDliUHe will be Dl8d8 up of five (5) nl8[Db8[s appointed for 3 year terms, so appointed that as eY8O a DuOlb8[ Vfterms shall expire in each year. Associate DlenOb8[S may also be appointed. In selecting the Committee membership Of 5 nO0nlbe[S. the Board Of Selectmen shall appoint all OOeO0herS and shall give consideration LO nDeF0be[S representing the following interests within the cODl[DUDitv: �+ Recommendation of the Conservation Commission; Recommendation Of the Town Forest Committee; Recommendation Of the Recreation Committee; one or more residents of the community who do not represent the above groups, and who has expertise in, :UOS8rV8tioD' 8OVin3ODn8DLgl affairs, t[8i\S operation and [DaiOt8naDce, or other areas of expertise which, in the opinion of the Board VYOu|d be helpful in nOg8tiDg the (�OOlrn\UBe'S OOiGSiOD. 8Ub0O0[Di�'8s may be created by n vote of the Committee. K8gnnbere of Subcommittee members do not necessarily have to be members of the Committee. 12/ y� ' ' This Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff as available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. This Committee shall sunset on June 30, 2013 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen. Adopted - -08 TRAILS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Ad Hoc Northern Area Greenway Task. Force recommends that a "Trails Committee" be established by the Board of Selectmen to assume the responsibilities of planning, developing, and maintaining the present and future trails in Town. This committee should allow for broad participation and should communicate with all affiliates and interested parties. It is further recommended that this "Trails Committee" have a town -wide Order of Conditions for work in wetlands areas. A five person committee is recommended. A budget of $5,000 per year is recommended for trail building, maintenance, and supplies. The committee's responsibilities would include the following: • Make recommendations to the Conservation Commission, Town Forest Committee, and Recreation Committee. (The committee shall have no rule- making authority itself.) • Act as a liaison between the Town and the Reading Open Land Trust, Friends of Reading Recreation, Walkable Reading, Scout groups, and other youth and community groups. • Coordinate and manage the Adopt -a -Trail program (or delegate the same to a community group or individual). • Set trail construction, maintenance, accessibility, and signage standards. • Oversee production of trail maps and guides. • Oversee the development of the Ipswich River Greenway and other trail initiatives arising from Town reports and studies. • Volunteer trail projects must go before this committee - before going before Cons Com or Town Forest Com? • Organize training, hikes, trail maintenance days, and trail construction projects. • Foster relationships with DPW, Police, and Fire to encourage cooperation and address problems and conflicts in trail areas. • Identify grant opportunities to support trail initiatives. 2/25/2008 � GAY IPSWICH RIVER GREENWAY ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS The Ad Hoc Northern Area Greenway Task Force (NAG) adopts the following document as its primary reference for trail accessibility standards: What is an accessible trail? National Center on Accessibility, (Fall 2002, revised October 2007), Bloomington, IN: National Center on Accessibility, Indiana University- Bloomington. www.ncaonline.org, The document includes the following text and table: Accessible Routes, outdoor Access Routes, & Trails Accessible routes, outdoor access routes, and trails are all paths that have varying requirements based on their purpose, what they connect to and the environment they fall within. The following table identifies the technical provisions as they, apply to each of the different paths. -r—kni—I D—vicinnc fnr Arrpq,, RnufP_-_ outdoor Recreation Access Routes &Trails "Accessible" added for clarity and to match the terminology found in documents from other sources. NAG Accessibilty Standard Recornmendation.doc 2/20/2008 Access Route (AD puOutdoor c.�.e"'� R. L. surface Stable, firm, Slip resistant Firm and Stable Firm and Stable Exception* 1: 20 (for any distance) 1: 12 (for max 200 ft) Max 1: 20 (for any distance) 1 : 10 (f max 30 ft) 1: 8 ( for or max 10 ft) Runnirig 1- 12 1: 12 (for max 50 ft) Exception- 1: 7 (for 5 It slope 1: 10 (for max 30 ft) max for open drainage structures) Exception* 1: 20 1: 33 Exception- 1.- 10 (at the Max Cross' j .. 1. 1, 1. 50 Exception- 1: 20 (for drainage bottom of an open drain Slope purposes) where clear tread width Is a min of 42 Inches) Min Clear : 36 Inches 36 Inches 36 Inches for any distance Tread 32 Inches (for no more Exception- 32 inches when Exception- 32 inches when Width 4 h n 24 Inches) It a applies applies. Edge Where provided, min of 2 Where provided, min of 3 Inches. Where provided, 3 Inches 'Protection -'. , Inches. min. (Changes in Level) 1 Inch high max 2 Inches high max 1/4 Inch (no beveled edge) Exception- 2 inches high max Exception - 3 inches max Tread 1 1/4 - 1/2 Inch must have a (where beveled with a slope no (where running and cross Obstacles beveled edge with a max greater than 1: 2 and where slopes are 1., 20 or less) slope of 1: 2. applies.) Exception* Over 1/2 Inch= ramp. Every 200 feet where clear Every 200 feet wh ere clear tread Every 1000 feet where clear tread width Is less tread width Is less than 60 width Is less than 60 Inches, a than 60 Inches, a 60 X 60 Inches, a minimum 60 X minimum 60 X 60 Inch space, or Inch min passing space or pas sihg 60 inch space, or a t- a t-shaped Intersection of two a t-shaped intersection of Space shaped Intersection of two walking surfaces with arms and two walking surfaces with walks or corridors with stem extending min of 48 Inches. arms and stem extending arms and stem extending Exception every 300 feet where min of 48 inches. min of 48 Inches. applies. Exception*. "Accessible" added for clarity and to match the terminology found in documents from other sources. NAG Accessibilty Standard Recornmendation.doc 2/20/2008 The following definitions apply ho the table: Access Route ' ) A continuous, unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a facility or building that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Note that the Access Route standard is not applicable tothe groeneay, though it may be applicable to the park created at the WTP site. Outdoor Access Route: Outdoor Recreation Access Routes (ORAR) are paths that connect accessible elements within a picnic area, campground, or designated trailhead. These paths provide a means of access for people with disabilities to reach built elements that are part of the recreation experience. For example, the paths leading from the.parking lot to the visitor center or to a picnic area from a campground would be considered ORARs. www.fhwa,.dot.gov/Elivi,ronmentZsid,ewalk2/sidewalks2l5.ht Accessible Trail: A designated route on land or water with public access for recreation or transportation purposes such as walking, jogging, ... hiking, bicycling... NAG recommends the following standard of accessibility for the Town Forest and Ipswich River boardwalk segments of the greenway: Greemvnay traUXhead to the proposed Town Forest fishing pier, including the two Town Forest road loops closest tw the tra8Uhead: outdoor access route standard. Rationale: These loops are closest to the trai|head and connect tothe proposed accessible fishing pier. They are flat and provide .3 and .7 nn1|a loops (approx.) suitable for mobility challenged individuals, strollers, or very young children on bikes. Based on a discussion with Mike DeBrigard/ NAG naoonnnnends the use of "processed gravel" across the full width of these roads as the trail surface. A test patch should be laid down in order tn assess firmness and stability, This recycled, aggregate material is stockpiled by the Town. Town Forest fishing pier to the proposed boardwalk to Lobs Pound Mill site: accessible bail standard. Rationale: The length of this section (approx. 1.4 nni|e5\, several sections of steeper slope, and difficult environmental conditions along the Ipswich River make the lower standard appropriate. Processed gravel could be used on the Town Forest road section. The boardwalk material will be recommended by on the feasibility study. NAG Accessibilty Standard Recommendation.doc 2uo/2o08 � 60 inches min length, width at 60 Inches min length, least as wide as the Widest width at least as wide as 60 Inch min length, min portion of the trail segment the widest portion of the Resting width as wide as the ramp leading to the resting Interval and trail segment leading to in'te'rivals.. . run leading to It, If change a max slope of 1: 33 the resting Interval and a in direction occurs, must Exception a max slope of 1: 20 maximum slope of 1� 20. is allowed for drainage purposes. , Exception* (T302 Conditions for Departure) The provision may not apply If It cannot be provided because compliance would cause substantial harm to cultural, historic, religious or significant natural * features or characteristics; substantially alter the nature of the setting or purpose of the facility; require construction methods or materials that are prohibited by Federal, state or local regulations or statutes; or would not be feasible due to terrain or the prevailing construction practices. The following definitions apply ho the table: Access Route ' ) A continuous, unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a facility or building that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Note that the Access Route standard is not applicable tothe groeneay, though it may be applicable to the park created at the WTP site. Outdoor Access Route: Outdoor Recreation Access Routes (ORAR) are paths that connect accessible elements within a picnic area, campground, or designated trailhead. These paths provide a means of access for people with disabilities to reach built elements that are part of the recreation experience. For example, the paths leading from the.parking lot to the visitor center or to a picnic area from a campground would be considered ORARs. www.fhwa,.dot.gov/Elivi,ronmentZsid,ewalk2/sidewalks2l5.ht Accessible Trail: A designated route on land or water with public access for recreation or transportation purposes such as walking, jogging, ... hiking, bicycling... NAG recommends the following standard of accessibility for the Town Forest and Ipswich River boardwalk segments of the greenway: Greemvnay traUXhead to the proposed Town Forest fishing pier, including the two Town Forest road loops closest tw the tra8Uhead: outdoor access route standard. Rationale: These loops are closest to the trai|head and connect tothe proposed accessible fishing pier. They are flat and provide .3 and .7 nn1|a loops (approx.) suitable for mobility challenged individuals, strollers, or very young children on bikes. Based on a discussion with Mike DeBrigard/ NAG naoonnnnends the use of "processed gravel" across the full width of these roads as the trail surface. A test patch should be laid down in order tn assess firmness and stability, This recycled, aggregate material is stockpiled by the Town. Town Forest fishing pier to the proposed boardwalk to Lobs Pound Mill site: accessible bail standard. Rationale: The length of this section (approx. 1.4 nni|e5\, several sections of steeper slope, and difficult environmental conditions along the Ipswich River make the lower standard appropriate. Processed gravel could be used on the Town Forest road section. The boardwalk material will be recommended by on the feasibility study. NAG Accessibilty Standard Recommendation.doc 2uo/2o08 � �oound+u owce nQr=Gnnnl'AV Af_cFS _RIRII ITY_ PRIORITY AND COST 2 Cost assumes no volunteer labor, aggregate stone dust surface ($2 /linear ft) except where boardwalk is specified ($35 /sf), and includes signs and trail markers. Cost of Main Street crossing, land purchase, and any development at the water treatment plant location are not included. NAG Accessibilty Standard Table.doc 2/22 /2008 Zone F_ aYY OWN . ".Vri.. v.�. Name —.— .vim.,.. ..----- Route Desi nation - -• - -- -, - -- - - - - -- - - Existing / Proposed Priori Estimated Cost2 Length feet Length miles a; 0 0 c� °' Al Counsel Ring trail Not Accessible Proposed._ Medium $5,545 688 0.13 A2 Dividence Meadow boardwalk Not Accessible Existing — needs work $48,580 347 0.07 A3 Dividence Meadow trail 1. W of Cran dam Not Accessible Existing $7,399 918 0.17 $0 32 0.01 A4 Cranberry Dam $4,215 523 0.10 A5 Dividence Meadow trail 2 E of Cran dam . A6 Lynn Village Way trail Not Accessible Proposed $17,848 895 0.17 A7 Sanborn Village sidewalks ADA Existing $177 2,944 0.56 A8 Old Mill Lane trail incl. boardwalk Accessible Trail Proposed $45,217 1,217 0.23 Estimated Cost of Alternate Route: $128,982 7,564 1.44 M1a Town Forest road from WTP to proposed Town Forest fishing pier Outdoor Access Route Existing High Highest $35,059 1,943 0.37 S1. Town Forest fishing pier / boardwalk Outdoor Access Route Proposed $31,965 121 0.02 M1'b Fishing pier to Town Forest trail 2 Accessible Trail Accessible Trail Existing Proposed $17,358 962 0.18 $38,616 $478,505 1,925 4,175 0.36 0.79 M2. M3 Town Forest trail 2 Ipswich River boardwalk Q o c X3 Mill Street crosswalk ADA High $250 22 0.00 M4 Marion Woods trail 1 Accessible Trail' Existin $10,030 _ _768 0.15 M5- Marion Woods trail 21 boardwalk Not Accessible Proposed $25,620 __ 183 0.03 M6 Main St sidewalk ADA Existing $37 489 0.09 M7 Mattera Cons Area Outdoor Access Route Existing $3,827 293 0.06 M8 Bare Meadow overlook trail to viewing Outdoor Access Route Proposed $13,276 404 0.08 M9 platform Bare Meadow trail Not Accessible Existing $6,086 605 0.11 $17,162 1,706 0.32 M10 Bare Meadow woods trail ,1 M11 Haverhill St access trail Not Accessible Proposed $29,172 11213 0.23 Estimated Cost of Main Route incl. TF fishing pier): $706,963 14,787 2.77 2 Cost assumes no volunteer labor, aggregate stone dust surface ($2 /linear ft) except where boardwalk is specified ($35 /sf), and includes signs and trail markers. Cost of Main Street crossing, land purchase, and any development at the water treatment plant location are not included. NAG Accessibilty Standard Table.doc 2/22 /2008 NAG Accessibilty Standard Table.doc 2/22/2008 S2 - River Overlook trail Not Accessible Existing Low $11,892 911 0.17 S3 Wood End access trail Not Accessible Existing $6,338 786 0.15 w To be o W Outdoor Access done by vi S4 Lobs Pound Mill access to fishing pier Route Existin — needs work the State $0 208 0.04 Outdoor Access a S5 Bare Meadow parking access Route Existing Low $2,932 291 0.06 S6 Franklin St access trail Not Accessible Existing $10,458 1,040 0.20 'D Wood End Cemetery to Bare Meadow High $25,495 182 0.03 L S7 woods trail 2, i.e. muddy area to bride Not Accessible Existing Q, S8 Bare Meadow woods trail 2 Not Accessible Existing Medium $6,671 663 0.13 V1 Estimated Cost of Spurs and Access Routes: $63,786 1 4,081 0.78 NAG Accessibilty Standard Table.doc 2/22/2008 tA W -� VU-1 Policy Establishing an ad hoc Birch Meadow Planning Committee ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee It is the desire of the Board of Selectmen to reach consensus among all "stakeholders" of the Birch Meadow area on a community vision and master plan for recreation and open space uses, so that the community can enjoy and use this valuable resource. "Birch Meadow is defined as the RMHS school site, the parks and playground surrounding the RMHS site, the Coolidge Middle School site, the so called "Higgins Property" on the northerly and westerly side of Birch Meadow Drive, and the property extending along the Aberjona River to and including town owned property on Grove Street (see map). Rla6e M Birch Meadow Master Birch Meadow Master Plan 8x 11.pdf Plan ortho 8x11.pdf Therefore, there is hereby created an ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee, which shall exist until December 31, 2007 or until such earlier date the Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee may have completed its work. The Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee shall consist of nine (9) residents of Reading for tenns expiring December 31, 2007, or such earlier date that may be determined. In selecting the membership, the Board of Selectmen shall attempt to fill the membership as follows: 1. One member recommended by the Recreation Committee I and appointed by the Board of Selectmen; 2. One member recommended by the Conservation Commission and appointed by the Board of Selectmen; 3. Two members from youth sports and/or athletic organizations in Reading appointed by the Board of Selectmen; 4. One mernber of the Board of Selectmen; 5. One representative of the School Department appointed by the Superintendent of Schools; 6.. Three residents at large who do not fill the requirements of any of the other categories listed above, appointed by the Board of Selectmen.. The ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee shall perform the following activities related to developing the Master Plan for Birch Meadow: 1. Review and understand the scope of the charge to the committee, and develop a suggested work. plait and schedule; 2. Review and document the current uses and development of the Birch Meadow area; 3. Solicit input from the community at large as to what uses call/should be included for the area; 4. Reach out to the current users of Birch Meadow for their comments and input; 5. Reach out to Town Departments and Boards /Cominittees /Commissions that may be affected by the current or changed uses of Birch Meadow. 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 September 30, 2007; t 7. Submit the preliminary Master Plan to the Board of Selectmen for their review and comment; 8. Conduct a public hearing on the results of the preliminary Master Plan; 9: With staff, develop a final Master Plan; 10. 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 Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee through the Town Manager. The ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee will be considered to be part of the Department of Public Works for administrative purposes. Adopted 5 -22 -05 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS READING COMIMUNrrYTELEVISION, INC. For the, -t �ar ended October 31, 2007 IG 1. c tj rSp-tu-r & Sparr, LLP Crufitl Pul)lic � 131 Maii, St.roat, Rekiding., 414A 01.867 Tel. 1(781) 944, 960, F-ax (781) 944-6101 Officers and Directors Reading Conitnunity Television, Inc. 224 Ash Street Reading, NIA 01867 We have reviewed the accompanying balance sheets of Reading Community Television, Inc. as of October 31, 2007 and 2006 and the related income statements for the years then ended, in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the America,, institute of Certified Public Accountants. All information included in these financial statements is the representation of the rilanagartlent of Reading Community Television, Inc. A review consists principally of inquiries of company personnel and analytical procedures applied to financial data. It is substantially less in scope than an examination iii accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objjective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the 111nancial statenients taken as a whole. Accordingly, Nye do not express such an Opinion. Based on our review, Nve are not aware of any maternal modifications that should be rnade to the accompanying financial statement,-, in order for them to be in conf"ormity, with the basis ofaccounting described in Note B. Reading, Massachusetts February 12, 2008 Page. 3) (M c'k3 The CPA. Never Underestimate The Valuele l BALANCE SREETS READING COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC. October 31, 2007 and 2006 ASSE "T"S 2007 2006 CUIURENTASSETS: Cash $ 9,64") 14,913 Accounts receivable 123,876 119,312 Security deposits (20) (20) 13 3,498 134,205 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: (Note B) 0 1 ffice equipment 302,235 329,325 Less accumulated depreciation (259,567 (238,886) 102,668 90,439 S 236,166 $ 224,644 M LIABILITIES & NET ASSM'S CURRENT LIABILITIES Current portion of long term debt S 2,477 2,477 LONGTERM LIABILITIE;S Note Payables - less current portion .0 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 236,166 222,167 S 236,166 $ 224,644 ,See accompanying notes and accountants' review report. Page 4 INCOME STATEMENTS READING CONI'MUNITY TELEVISION, INC. Years Ended October 31, 2007 and 2006 CASH RECEIPTS: Contributions Other income Interest income CASI-I DISBURSEMENTS: Payroll expenses, Depreciation (Note B) Contract labor Insurance Utilities Supplies Repairs acid maintenance Office supplies and expense Other Legal . and accounting Telephone Professional development Interest expense Excess of receipts over disbursements NET ASSETS - Beginning of year NET ASSETS - End of year 2007 2006 171,781 1231,560 11,105 12,094 590 15 183,477 135,669 91,749 68,450 20,681 24,686 23,845 25,403 3,439 9 3,958 7,200 5,890 7,637 5,357 4,950 6, 86 3,089 3,241 2,227 1,306 1,800 1,750 2,655 1,915 205 2,392 See accompanying notes and accountants' review report. $ 169,478 150,934 $ 13,999 (15,265) 222,167 S 236,166 237,432 $ 222, 167 Page 5 I C, IS' REXDNIG COM1,4UNITY TELL -VISION, INC. NOTES To FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2007 NO`rE A - NATURE OF oRGANi7wrioN, Reading Comniunity'relevision provides non-con-fl-nercial programming to Reading residents and orWanizations-It also provides truininf; and education in the use of the progiam ming facilities. Reading Commuiity'relevision, Inc. is a tax exempt organiZation under s- ection 50 1 (c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. NOTE; B - SUMMARY I OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES* Nlefliod of Accounting - 1-hese financial sLatements have been prepared on accrual basis under generally accepted accounting principles, Under this basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when earned, and expenses are recorded when the obligation is inwrred. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting requires management. to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain r C-ported amounts mid disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Donations - All donations are considered to be, available for wirestricted use unless specifically restricted by the donor. Donated Services - No amounts have been reflected in die financial statements .for donated services, because 110 objective basis is available to measure the value of such services. Depreciation - 11he corporation fbllo-ws the practice of capitalizing all significant expenditures for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over die estimated useful lives of the assets as fOlIONvs: Office equipment - 5 years Furniture & fixtures - 7 years Page, 6 NOTE C - LONG TERM DEB,r Long term debt at October 31, 2005 and 2006 consisted of: 2007 2006 Note payable to Reading MunicipaiLiglit Department, Payable in annual installments of $3,162,46, interest Rate at 8%. final payment due April 2007, $ $2,477 NOTE D - COMMITMENTS AND CON17INGENICIES The Corporation has entered into ,magreement �,dfli the Town of Reading, that upon aiinual review of Reading Community Television, Inc.s performance and adherence to the agreement the Tow�i of 'Reading Board of Selectmen may remove the Corporation as the designated local access provider. Page 7 BRACKETT & LUCAS March 5, 2008 Peter I. Hechenbleilmer, Town Manager Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Authority of Board of Selectmen as Licensing Authority to Limit Seating Capacity" in Licensed Establishments Dear Peter: a• You requested that I provide you with a legal opinion relative to the constraints any, placed upon the Board of Selectmen with respect to establishing or regulating the -- maximum capacity and/or seating limitation of a licensed establishment pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 138, §12. 10 In pertinent part, § 12 states that "No license issued under this section shall be i .7. k'.t `-r ��, +. - -y�'''� 41'a° ,`3c: "..I.pan. -' of the 1 ;c6 -sed premises oi.lbject to any c- Gn''Etion or require.. 1 � r'ui as certified by any person or state or local agency charged with the administration or enforcement of the state building code or any of its rules or regulations." The specific issue is whether or not the aforementioned language has the effect of prohibiting the Board of Selectmen from issuing a license which limits the maximum seating capacity of a restaurant (as distinguished from the minimum seating capacity required to be eligible for an all alcohol license in the first instance) in an effort to regulate the situation where customers are standing and dtinlcing in the bar area but are not eating. Because there are no judicial or regulatory decisions on this issue, I contacted Attorney William Kelley, the ABCC's general counsel who discussed this issue with me at length. Attorney Kelley stated that absent language in either a Home Rule Petition or the ballot question authorizing the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses within the town, the Selectmen have no authority to set a maximum seating capacity in a licensed establishment, because the seating capacity is a function of the occupancy. Once the t G.l 3 COUNSELORS AT LAW - 9, CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508- 799 -9739 GARY S. BRACKETT Fax 508- 799 -9799 OF COUNSEL JUDITH A. PICKETT ELAINE M. LUCAS JAMES T. MASTERALEXIS STEVEN C. FLETCHER* WINCHESTER OFFICE ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE 165 WASHINGTON STREET HEATHER W. KINGSBURY WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890 JASON D. GROSSFIELD 781- 729 -1500 Fax 781- 729 -5444 M. YVONNE GONZALEZ ** E -Mail: ECDoucette @BrackettLucas.com *Also Admitted in ME and CO * *Also Admitted in CT RESPOND TO WINCHESTER OFFICE March 5, 2008 Peter I. Hechenbleilmer, Town Manager Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Authority of Board of Selectmen as Licensing Authority to Limit Seating Capacity" in Licensed Establishments Dear Peter: a• You requested that I provide you with a legal opinion relative to the constraints any, placed upon the Board of Selectmen with respect to establishing or regulating the -- maximum capacity and/or seating limitation of a licensed establishment pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 138, §12. 10 In pertinent part, § 12 states that "No license issued under this section shall be i .7. k'.t `-r ��, +. - -y�'''� 41'a° ,`3c: "..I.pan. -' of the 1 ;c6 -sed premises oi.lbject to any c- Gn''Etion or require.. 1 � r'ui as certified by any person or state or local agency charged with the administration or enforcement of the state building code or any of its rules or regulations." The specific issue is whether or not the aforementioned language has the effect of prohibiting the Board of Selectmen from issuing a license which limits the maximum seating capacity of a restaurant (as distinguished from the minimum seating capacity required to be eligible for an all alcohol license in the first instance) in an effort to regulate the situation where customers are standing and dtinlcing in the bar area but are not eating. Because there are no judicial or regulatory decisions on this issue, I contacted Attorney William Kelley, the ABCC's general counsel who discussed this issue with me at length. Attorney Kelley stated that absent language in either a Home Rule Petition or the ballot question authorizing the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses within the town, the Selectmen have no authority to set a maximum seating capacity in a licensed establishment, because the seating capacity is a function of the occupancy. Once the t G.l 3 Building Inspector establishes the maximum occupancy of a building in accordance with the State Building Code, the Selectmen cannot fiirther regulate the occupancy by placing a limitation on the seating. Having said that, Attorney Kelley informed me that this statutory provision would not prohibit the Selectmen from placing reasonable conditions on the initial issuance of §12 licenses by requiring, e.g., that alcohol only be served when a customer is seated, or that alcohol be served only with the service of a meal (and where meal is actually defined). Such conditions would have the effect of prohibiting a restaurant from having the appearance of a bar. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you require further assistance or advice regarding this matter. Sincerely, Ellen Callahan Doucette ECD /sj s ic1� OFRFgOr� 4� _.. Town of Reading ,A. ' °' 16 Lowell Street o.. _ o �w �639PINCORQ�¢�� Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: March 7; 2008 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: March 11, 2008 Agenda lb) Mr. Dimino will be in under Public Comment to express to the Board his concerns about noise from the Reading Rifle and Revolver Club. Extensive email correspondence is enclosed. 1 c) I am submitting with this packet a draft report that I will update on Tuesday as needed. 3a) RCTV Board of Directors — There is a vacancy occasioned by Gail Wood stepping down from the Board. Ted Smethurst has applied for this position. Selectman Steve Goldy has also indicated interest in the position. 3b) Jeff Perkins has applied for positions on both the Land Bank Committee and the West Street Historic District. He lives on Coolidge. Road which is one block from the Historic District. He is an attorney and that expertise could be helpful to the district. Since the Board of Selectmen has interviewed him twice, Chairman Bonazoli felt there was no need to interview him again. 4a) Chairman Bonazoli has a presentation to make to two Veterans Andrew Mayne and Shelly Nelson, who were not able to be present at the Veterans Day ceremonies. I have to also take that occasion to unveil a new "Support Our Troops" banner displayed in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. 4b) Priscilla Walcott will be in to discuss her concerns about kennel licensing. 4c) Animal Control Officer Ron Burns and Assistant Town Clerk Julie Rodgers will be in to do the highlights presentation on dog licensing and animal control. APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 6, 2008 Reading Communnity TV Board of Directors Term: 3 years I Vacancy Appointing Author Board of Selectmen, School Corninittee Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date EXP. Vacancy (BOS) ( ) 2008 John Carpenter (School) (05) 2008 Candidates• Edward Smethurst 3a� READING COMMUNITY TELEVISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Term Three years Appointing Authority Board of Selectmen appoints ?I School Department appoints 1 Board of Directors appoints I I Number of Members At least five members and no more than seven whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. Purpose To encourage and support the creation of informative and entertaining public, educational and governmental cable television programs by members of the Reading community, and to fdcilitate the broadcast of these programs to Reading cable television subscribers. 3 4 Budget and Audit 4. 1 Bu. dget - RCTV's budget shall be made available to the Board of Selectmen within 15 days of the beginning of RCTV's Fiscal Year (November 1), and the audited fiscal report of the access corporation will be made available to the Board of Selectmen when completed but no later than January 31 following the end of the fiscal year. Reasonable requests by the Town for further financial information will be complied with on a timely basis. 5 RCTV Board of Directors 5.1. RCTV will, in accordance with its duly adopted bylaws, establish the membership and a qualification of it's Board of Directors. Said bylaws shall not permit a Board of Directors in excess of 9 in number. The Bylaws addressing Board of Director's membership shall include language providing for Town representation as hereinafter provided. 5.2. Town representation on RCTV Board — The Town shall have full membership on the RCTV Board of Directors as provided below: The Board of Selectmen shall appoint one member, and the School Committee shall appoint one member. If, within 30 days of the vacancy the School Committee has not appointed it's member, then the Board of Selectmen shall appoint that member also. All members appointed as Town Representatives shall be fully voting members and shall have all of the rights of all other members of the RCTV Board of Directors. 5.3. Removal of Town member of RCTV Board - The appointing authority (Board of Selectmen or School Committee) shall have removal authority over its appointees. If the RCTV Board of Directors has concerns about a Town appointee to the RCTV Board, it will notify the Appointing Authority of such concerns. At no time may an election to the RCTV Board of Directors result in a majority of the RCTV Board of Directors being non-residents of the Town of Reading, MA. 5.4. Meeting with the Board of Selectmen When requested to do so by the Board of Selectmen, and upon reasonable notice, the RCTV Board shall meet with the Board of Selectmen to discuss any matters of mutual concern regarding Cable TV issues in the community. 6 Assets 6.1. Assets from Conicast et al. All assets of RCTV are the property of RCTV. Notwithstanding this statement, assets acquired by RCTV. through funding from the Town's cable television franchisee, including Corricast and its predecessors, successors , and/or assigns, pursuant to the Town's cable television franchise agreement(s), shall not be pledged to any creditor as an asset of RCTV or used as collateral to secure any debt authorization incurred by RCTV or to be incurred by RCTV. RCTV may trade-in capital equipment in order to upgrade such equipment in order to fulfill its duties under this Agreement, as well as its corporate purposes. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF READING AND RCTV RE COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION 4/22/05 G, g Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street X639 =�x�o�4 °4� Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager @ci.reading.mams (781) 942 =9043 VOLUNTEER VACANCY TOWN OF READING RCTV BOARD' OF DIRECTORS A vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2008 exists on the Reading Community Television Board of Directors. The purpose of the Board is to encourage and support the creation of informative and entertaining public, educational and governmental cable television programs by members of the Reading community and to facilitate the broadcast of these programs to Reading cable television subscribers. interested persons may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts - by'5:00 p.m. on February 27,-.2008, or until the position is filled. m Z 0 N 6 n C7 T 3R'� GAIL F. WOOD 213 Pleasant Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 February 11, 2008 c to) RECEIVED wws REAOJSG, MASS- 1�0 VEB I I P 31 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 To the Board of Selectmen: The time has come in my life that I want to divest myself of all political duties. Therefore I am submitting my resignation as the Selectman's appointee to the RCTV Board of Directors, to be effective February 14, 2008. My time on this Board has been a very interesting learning experience and I thank you for the opportunity you have given me to serve in this capacity. It is with some regret, but - 'necessary for personal reasons that I must now resign this position even though my term expires in June 2008. Siqperely, JJIV 7 Gail F. Wood APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: Date: ' 7 a(Last) (rst) (Middle) 0-1/ Fi -qw ry Address: 6P Tel. (Home) Tel. (Work) 7 (Is this number listed?) 1U0 Or Occupation: of years in Reading: Are you a registered voter in Reading? e-mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Animal Control Appeals Committee Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee —Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee Finance Committee, Historical Commission Housing Authority —Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee Mj3TA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council ___,Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other R (f M &,–IL, �; Z- Please outline relevant experience for the. position ) son ,ght: 6b `8 W 5 1833 SMI -,; aj(p Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: March 7, 2008 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: March 11, 2008 Agenda lb) Mr. Dimino will be in under Public Comment to express to the Board his concerns about noise from the Reading Rifle and Revolver Club. Extensive email correspondence is enclosed. 1 c) I am submitting with this packet a draft report that I will update on Tuesday as needed. 3a) RCTV Board of Directors — There is a vacancy occasioned by Gail Wood stepping down from the Board. Ted Smethurst has applied for this position. Selectman Steve Goldy has also indicated interest in the position. 3b) Jeff Perkins has ,applied for positions on both the Land Bank Committee and the West Street Historic District. He lives on Coolidge. Road which is one block from the Historic District. He is an attorney and that expertise could be helpful to the district. Since the Board of Selectmen has interviewed him. twice, Chairman Bonazoli felt there was no need to interview him again. 4a) Chairman Bonazoli has a presentation to make to two Veterans Andrew Mayne and Shelly'Nelson, who were not able to be present at the Veterans Day ceremonies. I have to also take that occasion to unveil a new "Support Our Troops" banner displayed in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. 4b) Priscilla Walcott will be in to discuss her concerns about kennel licensing. 4c) Animal Control Officer Ron Burns and Assistant Town Clerk Julie Rodgers will be in to do the highlights presentation on dog licensing and animal control. IN APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 69 2008 Land Bank Committee Term: 3 years 1 Vacancy Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Daniel E. Blodgett 49 Pratt Street (06) 2008 Vacancy 2010 Edward G. Smethurst 86 Gleason Road (88) 2009 Candidates: Jeffrey Perldns *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3t'C/ k LAND BANK COMMITTEE Term Three years Appoiinting Authority Board of Selectmen Number of Members Three Members Meetings Authority By vote Under Article 3, Annual Town Meeting, March 21, 1966 Purpose To investigate and keep an inventory of land now owned or subsequently acquired by any method by the Town, and to advise and report to the various Boards, Committees and Commissions of the Town, when requested by them, of the detail of and probable values and use and disposition of such properties. Also, an inventory is kept of property disposed of with the names of the new owners and the detail of the transaction. APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MARCH 6, 2008 West Street Historic District Commission Term: 3 years 1 Vacancy Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen Candidates: Jeffrey Perkins � J�t 31 Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. David Kruh 3 Westcroft Road (05) 2009 Rick Nazzaro 11 Partridge Road (07) 2010 Susan Patterson 572 Haverhill Street (05) 2010 Vacancy 2009 Dorothy Casolaro 150 West Street (05) 2008 Kathryn Greenfield 192 Woburn Street (05) 2008 Candidates: Jeffrey Perkins � J�t 31 Term WEST STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Three years Anaointine Authority Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five members that may include representatives from, but no exclusive to, one member of the Reading Antiquarian Society; one member from the American Institute of Architects covering Reading; one member from the Board of Realtors covering Reading; one or two property owners from the District area; and one member of the Reading Historical Commission. Up to four associate members with three year terms may be appointed. Meetings As needed Authority Reading General Bylaws Purpose To exercise its powers in administering and regulating the construction and alteration of any structures or buildings within the District. Adopt Rules and Regulations for setting forth of forms and procedures. Adopt guidelines which set forth the designs and descriptions for certain exterior architectural features which are suitable for the issuance of a certificate to present other designs to the Commission for approval. The Commission shall undertake educational efforts to explain to the public and property owners the merits and functions of a District. 3�'c�t APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS /COMMITTEES /COMMISSIONS Name: Fe'r 1 k j y\ S Date: 2 g 16 (Last) (First) yy�� (Middle) Address: COd i I`. ©aj Tel. (Home) 7g i _ 8 S `( `" % y 6 �, Tel. (Wo 10 1'7 -6 Z9 - ! J t "'1 (Is this number listed ?) AJa Occupation: (� (- # of years in Reading: i Are you a registered voter in Reading? S e -mail address: Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) _ Animal Control Appeals Committee _Aquatics Advisory Board _Audit Committee Board of Appeals _Board of Cemetery Trustees _Board of Health _Board of Registrars _Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee _Cities for Climate Protection _Commissioner of Trust Funds _Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission _Constable _Contributory Retirement Board _Council on Aging _Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee Finance Committee Historical Commission _Housing Authority _Human Relations Advisory Committee _sand Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee _Metropolitan Area Planning Council _Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee _RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee _Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for.the position(s) sought: 3 �' Jeffrey D. Perkins 403 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA 02144 Phone (617) 628 -1117 j eff @perkinsandperkinslaw.com Perkins & Perkins, P.C. Somerville, MA August 2006 to present Attorney: Assisted in preparations for trials and. clerk-magistrate hearings, handled negotiations and discovery in civil matters. Currently 'schedule to appear in two clerk magistrate hearings and at least one criminal trial in the coming weeks. U.S. Attorney's Office Missoula, MT September 2005 to May 2006 Clinical Intern: Managed caseload before the Federal Magistrate from initial appearances, plea bargaining, pre -trial and trial. I also assisted on briefs and trial preparations for cases before the district court judges. Mineral County Attorney's Office Superior, MT June 2004 to May 2006 Law Clerk: Researched and drafted briefs, handled criminal matters before the Justice of the Peace, and assisted with trial preparation including discovery and drafting responses to motions. Arnold & Porter Washington, DC March 2002 to August 2003 Legal Assistant (Litigation): Assisted attorneys in national litigation with trial and deposition preparation, researched expert witnesses, provided case- specific on -site trial assistance and worked on pro bono cases. Senator Kennedy's Health Policy Office Washington, DC January 2002 to March 2002 Intern: Assisted Fellows with constituent meetings, preparation of briefs, researched opposition arguments and performed administrative tasks. EDUCATION University of Montana School of Law Missoula, MT Class of 2006 Extracurricular Activities ' Law Review Managing Editor 2005 -2006 ' Member of the Law School Trial Team 2003 -2006 Honors & Awards • The International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award: for distinguished achievement in the art and science of advocacy. Connecticut College New London, CT BA 2001 Majors 'Government: Political Theory Distinction in Government History: American History Honors & Awards 'Dean's list, five semesters -Margaret Watson Award: most outstanding member of the Student Government Assembly, 2000 -2001. 'Senior Leadership Award: for leadership and service through the Student Government. Extracurricular Activities -Senator for the Student Government -Student Government Committees: -The Adjudication Review Committee: reviewed and reformed the student adjudication process. -The Priorities, Planning and Budget Committee: worked with senior faculty and administration to build an institutional budget and deal with budget concerns. Connecticut College Men's Varsity Track and Field Team 'Competed in the 400m and 800m events. 1997 -2001 Ci Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 11:10 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Volunteer For March 11 we'll Put on both and give the Board of Selectmen Jeff's resume for both. James feels he doesn't need to come in again. Pete -- Original Message---- - From: Jeff Perkins [mailto:jeff@perkinsandperkinslaw.com] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:12 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Volunteer Pete, Land Bank is fine. Thanks, Jeff --- "Hechenbleikner, Peter" <phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us> wrote: > Jeff > et Historic • I have appointment to the Land Bank and the West ' Stre • District commission scheduled for March 11. You don't need to be • there to be interviewed but you may if you want. > If the Board of Selectmen decides to appoint you to only I of the 2, > what would your preference be? Generally they only appoint to 1 > position, but given that they are not major Boards with a heavy > workload, they might consider appointing to both. > Pete > - - - -- Original Message---- - > From: Jeff Perkins > [mailto:jeff@perkinsandperkinslaw.com] > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:39 AM > To: Hechenbleikner, Peter > Subject: RE: Volunteer > I would be happy to serve on both of those committees. > I thought I had'put them down as alternatives on my application last > time but perhaps I forgot. > Jeff > — "Hechenbleikner, Peter" > <phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma-us> wrote: > > Land Bank Committee is sort of as needed > probably > > not more that once > > per month, and most meetings are flexible as to daytime of evening. * > The West Street Historic District commission is generally once per * > month, and perhaps more often if there is an application before it. > > > > Pete > > - - - -- Original Message---- - > > From: Jeff Perkins > > [ mailto :jeff@perkinsandperkinslaw.com] > > Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 5:07 PM > > To: Hechenbleikner, Peter > > Subject: Re: Volunteer > > Pete, > > No worries. What is the time commitment with each of these > > committees? It sounds like the Land Bank probably does not meet > > often, if so I might do > both. > > Jeff > > - -- "Hechenbleikner, Peter" > > < phechenbleikner Cci.reading.ma.us> wrote: > > > Jeff > > > I am sorry you were not appointed to the ZBA > last > > > night. I hope you are > > > not too disappointed. > > > We do have a couple of other things that you > might > > > be interested in - > > > and there are no other applicants. > > > * One is the Land Bank Committee - they have > > been > > > looking for an >'> > attorney to become part of this 3 member body. > > > Their function is to Town owned land records, and then to provide information > > > organize > > > and advice on issues as they arise with respect to > > those > > > lands. The long > > > term member who just turned 99 has moved from > Town > > > and has left the > > > records in a filing cabinet or 2. > > > * The other body is the West Street Historic > > > District Commission. > > > Where you live is just a block from the > District. > > > I'm sure that they > > > could use a person with your skills also. > > > Let me know if either of these interest you, and > > of > > > course we would love > > > to have your wife apply to be a member of the Cultural Council if > > > she is interested. > > > > > > Pete 2 > > Jeffrey D. Perkins, Esq. > > Perkins & Perkins, P.C. > > 403 Highland Ave > > Somerville, MA 02144 > > Tele(617) 628-1117 > > Fax(617) 666-2720 > > The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and may > > be subject to the attorney-client privilege and/or > the > > work product > > doctrine. It may also be private and/or confidential information > > protected under state and federal laws. As such, > it > > is solely for the > > addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else > is > > unauthorized. If 1> > you are not the intended recipient, any > disclosure, > > copying, > > distribution, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance > > on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender > > if you have inadvertently received this e-mail prior to deleting it. • Jeffrey D. Perkins, Esq. • Perkins &: Perkins, P.C. • 403 Highland Ave • Somerville, MA 02144 • Tele(617) 628-1117 • Fax(617) 666-2720 • The information contained in this-e-mail may be confidential and may • be subject to the attorney-client privilege lege and/or the work product • doctrine. It may also be private and/or confidential information • protected under state and federal laws. As such, it is solely for the • addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorized If • you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure., copying, • distribution, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance • on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender if • you have inadvertently received this e-mail prior to deleting it. Jeffrey D. Perkins, Esq. Perkins & Perkins, P.C. 403 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02144 Tele(617) 628-1117 Fax(617) 666-2720 9 10 �-( G9 OF RFgAl� Town of Reading .. , 16 Lowell Street X639 =,NC Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: tow nmanager @ci.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter 1. Hechenbleikner DATE: March 7, 2008 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: March 11, 2008 Agenda lb) Mr. Dimino will be in under Public Comment to express to the Board his concerns about noise from the Reading Rifle and Revolver Club. Extensive email correspondence is enclosed. 1 c) I am submitting with this packet a draft report that I will update on Tuesday as needed. 3a) RCTV Board of Directors — There is a vacancy occasioned by Gail Wood stepping down from the Board. Ted Smethurst has applied for this position. Selectman Steve Goldy has also indicated interest in the position. 3b) Jeff Perkins has applied for positions on both the Land Bank Committee and the West Street Historic District. He lives on Coolidge. Road which is one block from the Historic District. He is an attorney and that expertise could be helpful to the district. Since the Board of Selectmen has interviewed him twice, Chairman Bonazoli felt there was no need to interview him again. 4a) Chairman Bonazoli has a presentation to make to two Veterans Andrew Mayne and Shelly Nelson, who were not able to be present at the Veterans Day ceremonies. I have to also take that occasion to unveil a new "Support Our Troops" banner displayed in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. 4b) Priscilla Walcott will be in to discuss her concerns about kennel licensing. 4c) Animal Control Officer Ron Burns and Assistant Town Clerk Julie Rodgers will be in to do the highlights presentation on dog licensing and animal control. 1A, cjc� 4d) We have advertised a public hearing on the Warrant Article regarding All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for smaller restaurants. In your packet is a copy of the material that we had at your last meeting, plus an email from Carol Kowalski indicating that the Economic Development Committee had also taken action recommending approval of this Article. 4e) Enclosed is a proposed policy for the Board on Selectmen's approval of multi -way stop intersections. If this is in agreeable to the Board, we will schedule a public hearing as soon as we can. 4f) As I indicated in my report at the last meeting, we are working on a plan for the remaining part of Ash Street that has not been approved — from Green Street to Washington Street (behind the Dunkin Donuts). Engineer George Zambouras, Engineer Chris Cole and I walked this area on Friday and we will have plans to present to the Board. It is our intention to work with the contractor on the Main Street project to do this part of Ash Street as a change order. Funding would come from 2008 or 2009 Chapter 90 or local funds. It only makes sense to do this project now, and we were not able to get funding as part of the downtown project. 4g) Following up on a citizen request to replace the stop sign, we have found that the intersection of Summer and Willow Street is not currently designated as a stop intersection. The Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force feels that it should be so designated. Once we do the West Street project, the southbound Summer at Willow Street will not be an issue — it won't exist. Enclosed is an email from one of the residents to whom we sent the notice. 4h) Red lights — speed cameras — As you may be aware we've talked about the possibility of implementing such a program in Reading. The Board of Selectmen previously did not seem interested in pursuing this matter. However, following the MMA Annual Meeting, Selectmen Camille Anthony indicated that she felt this was something that we should pursue. We have this matter on the Selectmen's agenda for discussion and direction if the direction is different than that already received. PIH /ps LEGAL NOTICE 39e Q° -• TOWN OF READING To the. Inhab.ita.nts.of the. 'Town of Reading: Please take notice that the I _Board of Selectmen of Ahe Town of Reading, will .hold the follow- . =ing public hearings on Tuesday, .larch. 11; 2008. in the Selectman's. Meeting .Room, 16 . Lowel.1 Street, Reading, ,i., Ma'ssaahusetts: ,s Public input :. o.n "All.` ,. Alcoholic" Liqoor.Licen.ses for Smaller Restaurants 8:30 p.m. A • Stop Regulations Summer Avenue at wiflaw. Street'. 9 :30 p.m. II All, interested parties may ! i appear, .in person, may submit their.: comments-in:, writing, or `may, email to townmanaaex �ci reading.ma:u's: ' I By order of I Peter.t. Hecl enbleikner. • Town Manager 3/4 qJ I CHILI'S GRILL & BAR COLOMBO'S PIZZA & CAFE CAFE CAPRI 70 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE 2 BRANDE COURT 355 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT 530 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL 48 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 VENETIAN MOON RESTAURANT 680 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 FUDDRUCKERS 50 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 BERTUCCI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 45 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 TWIN SEAFOOD 591 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 MANDARIN READING RESTAURANT 296 SALEM STREET READING, MA 01867 LONGHORN STEAK HOUSE 39 WALKERS. BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 q dV A 14 ji Is] To: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Friday, February 08, 2008 Re: Consideration of Liquor Licenses for restaurants less than 100 seats The following is a proposed schedule for community input and dialogue on the issue of whether to move forward with a Town Meeting warrant article to allow the Board of Selectmen to issue "all alcoholic" restaurant liquor licensed to restaurants with fewer than 100 seats. As you know, the options for restaurants in Reading for liquor licenses are: • Restaurants with 100 or more seats are eligible only for an "all alcoholic" license • Restaurants with fewer than 100 seats are eligible only for a "wine and malt" liquor license, and cordials are not part of that license. The 2008 Annual Town Meeting warrant contains an article to petition the General Court to permit the Board of Selectmen to issue "all alcoholic" licenses. to restaurants with less than 100 seats. Town Meeting starts on April 28. The below schedule is based on having completed the discussion and dialogue by April 1. • Collection of additional data M"Data on number of licenses of different classes are available under state statute and regulation, and how many are issued — 1 -29 -08 M1 Data on what other neighboring communities, and communities with successful downtowns do with respect to this issue — 2-8-08 D Data on sizes of typical downtown Reading business sites, and how many could contain a 100 seat restaurant Input from existing community organizations: !!(Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) — 1 -31 -08 /Reading /North Reading Chamber of Commerce — 2-6-08 6conomic Development Committee - General Community input and hearing — M/Attempt to get input from residents whornay be in the "hospitality" , business who live in Reading (but who may not be in that business in Reading) S/G'eneral public hearing — notice in the newspapers, RCTV, and mailed to Town Meeting members — 3-11-08 • Page 1 W 3 e c1 t � �. a o� �Qo. Soon a� •.eta ,c�'`o e��j �c do o� oc �'� oy i 4e� Do you allow all alcoholic liquor licenses to restuarants smaller than 10.0 seats? Yes Yes Yes No . Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes .Yes No No No *. 50 /up If so, what size? 99/u How many do they allow? 17 * 10 0 17 30 14 21 0 * 14 * 23 * 0 0 0 How many are issued? 14.1 8 7 0 13 .17 8 21 0 2 10 3 13 7 0 0 0 * - No limit NOTE: Belmont, Melrose, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn do not allow all alcoholic liquor licenses to restaurants with fewer than 100 seats S Status of Liquor Licenses available, and Licenses issued Town of Reading, MA Restaurants (All Alcoholic) available — 24 (including clubs) _Licenses Licenses Issued -13 (including clubs) Bertucci's Italian Restaurant Longhorn Steak House 45 Walkers Brook Drive 39 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Alicia deRonde Contact: Barry Gerstein Tel, 508 -351 -2554 Tel. 603- 595 -0001 Email: aderonde@bertuccis.com Cafe Capri Mandarin Reading 355 Main Street 296 Salem Street Contact: Mike Enos Contact: Yuk Ping Wong Tel. 781- 944 -9898 Tel. 781 - 942 -8200 Email: mecom ,comcast.net Email: johnzgh @comcast.net Chili's Grill & Bar Romano's Macaroni Grill 70 Walkers Brook Drive 48 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Thomas Dumont, Jr. Contact: Bao Huynh Tel, 781- 942 -4670 Tel, 781 -944 -0575 Email: c00839(a-)chilis.com Email: Emperor's Choice Venetian Moon 530 Main Street 680 Main Street Contact: Michael Wong Contact: Carmen Cavallo Tel. 781- 942 -2882 Tel. 781 -944 -3633 Email: connieskwong(a)hotmail.com No email address Fuddruckers 50 Walkers Brook Drive Contact: Susan Duffy Tel. 781 -942 -4891 Email: faddsreading@yahoo.com Clubs Knights of Columbus Reading Overseas Vets 11 Sanborn Street 575 Main Street Contact: Steve Kintigos Contact: Kevin Arsenault Tel. 781 -944 -9748 Tel 781- 944 -9720 No email address No email. address Meadow Brook Golf Club American Legion Post 62 292 Grove Street 37 Ash Street Contact: Bob Morelli Contact: Demos Lane Tel. 781- 942 -1334 Tel. 781- 944 -4259 Email: bob(cbmeadowgolfclub.org Email: legionl3 @verizon.net 1/30/2008 �p� Restaurant (Beer and Wine) Licenses available - 5 Licenses Issued - 2 Colombo's Pizza & Cafe 2 Brande Court Contact: Frank Colomba Tel. 781 - 944 -1006 Email: iocolol(@-verizon.net Package Stores Licenses available - 5 Licenses Issued - 5 Atlantic Food Mart 30 Haven Street Contact: Paul Duffy Tel. 781 - 944 -0054 Email: Pauld(a atlanticfoodmart.com Busa's Liquors 345 Main Street Contact: James Fenton Tel. 781- 944 -7474 Email: jfenton(aDcomcast.net Wine Shop of Reading 676 Main Street Contact: Dion Vieira Tel. 781 - 944 -4521 Email: info @WineShopofReading.com . 1/30/2008 Twin Seafood's Approved by Board of Selectmen — not issued by ABCC North Side Liquors 150 Main Street Contact: Anju Patel Tel. 781 -942 -2211 No email address Square Liquors 11 High Street Contact: Christ Shomos Tel. 781- 942 -9965 No email address The ABCC BLUE BOOK (May, 2004 Edition). THE QUOTA SYSTEM The Massachusetts Liquor Control Act places a quota or limit on the number of on- premise and off premise licenses a city or town can issue. That quota is based on the population of the community as determined by the most recent federal census. On- Premise: (Section 12) — 2e-5-t'�►u�►^�'-� _.k.- cLvbS Each city or town may grant one on- premise (Section 12) all alcoholic license for each unit of 1,000 persons (or fraction thereof) with a minimum of 14. An additional all - alcoholic license may be granted for each population unit of 10,000 (or fraction thereof) over the first 25,000. One wine and malt license may be granted for each unit of 5,000 persons (or fraction thereof) with a minimum of 5. Veteran's Club License: The local licensing authority may grant a license, outside the quota system, subject to ABCC approval, to any corporation whose members are war veterans which owns, hires or leases a building, or space in a building, for the use and accommodation of a post of any war veterans' organization incorporated by the Congress of the United States, to sell to members of that post only, and, subject to local licensing authorities, to guests introduced by such members and to no others. Off - Premise: (Section 15) Each city or town may issue one off - premise (Section 15) all- alcoholic license for each unit of 5,000 persons (or, fraction thereof) with a minimum of 2. One wine and malt license may be granted for each unit of 5,000 persons (or fraction thereof) with a minimum of 5. Seasonal Section 12 (on premise) licenses can be issued effective from April 1 to January 15 or any portion thereof and to the number that the local licensing authority deems to be in the public interest. Seasonal Section 15 (off - premises) licenses may be issued based on a quota set by the estimate provided by the LLA before March 1 of the temporary increased resident population as of the following July 10. That estimate must be submitted to the Commission prior to April 1. Off - premise seasonal licenses are issued based on that estimate at the rate of one license for each 5,000 population (or fraction thereof) and can be issued effective from April 1 to November 30 and also until January 15, or any portion thereof, as set by the local licensing authority. Franklin and Berkshire counties may issue winter seasonal licenses and estimate before October 15 the temporary increased resident population as of the following February 10. Such licenses are effective from December 1 to April 1. 32 Nd7 The ABCC BLUE BOOK (May, 2004 Edition). 33 LI City/Town Quota Allowed All Alcohol Wine & Malt Population Section 12 Section 15 Section 12 Section 15 (On premise) (Off Premise) (On Premise) (Off Premise) 1- 10000 14* 2* 5* 5* 10001 -14000 14* 3 5* 5* [* minimum number of licenses under quota law] 14001 -15000 15 3 5* 5* 15001 -16000 16 4 5* 5* 16001 -17000 17 4 5* 5* 17001 -18000 18 4 5* 5* 18001 -19000 19 4 5* 5* 19001 -20000 20 4 5* 5* 20001 -21000 21 5 5 5 21001 -22000 22 5 5 5 22001 -23000 23 5 5 5 -� 23001 -24000 24 5 5 5 24001 -25000 25 5 5 5 25001 -26000 27 6 6 6 26001 -27000 28 6 6 6 27001 -28000 29 6 6 6 28001 -29000 30 6 6. 6 29001 -30000 31 6 6 6 30001 -31000 32 7 7 7 33 LI Licensing Page 2 of 3 MGL CH.138, SEC.26 No license for the sale of alcoholic beverages, nor vehicle transportation permit, will be issued to any person who is not, at the time of his application, a citizen of the United States, or to any corporation, a majority of whose directors are not citizens of the United States. No person shall be appointed as manager or other principal representative of a license who is not a citizen of the United States. No person under the age of 21 shall receive a license or permit under Chapter 138. Manager of a Licensed Premises MGL CH. 138, SEC. 26 A corporation which holds a package store or pouring license must appoint a licensed manager, who is 21 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, and who has received from the licensee full written authority and control over all business relative to alcoholic beverages which takes place on the premises. This manager must be satisfactory to both the local and state licensing authorities with respect to his character. Any application for a new manager, or change of manager must be approved by both the local licensing authority and ABCC. Denial of Applications MGL CH. 138, Sec. 23, 67; CH. 30A The local licensing authority may refuse to issue or reissue a license if it determines that an applicant for a retail license fails to comply with the provisions of state law, ABCC regulations or any other reasonable requirement. Whenever the local licensing authority denies an application for a new license, refuses to issue a license, suspends, revokes, modifies or cancels a license, or denies an application for transfer, the licensing authority must mail a notice of such action to the applicant or licensee and ABCC stating the reason for such action. The applicant can appeal the action of the local licensing authority to the ABCC within five days of receipt of the local licensing authority's written decision or if the local licensing authority does not act within 30 days of receipt of the application. If the ABCC denies an application for a new license, refuses to issue a license, suspends, revokes, modifies or cancels a license, or denies an application for transfer, the applicant or licensee may appeal the action to Superior Court. Licenses for Premises Near Schools or Churches MGL CH. 138, SEC.16C Before a premises can be licensed, which is located within 500 feet of a school or church; except those located more than 10 floors above street level, the local licensing authority must determine in writing and after a hearing that the premises is not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of the school or church. A church under this section is defined as a church or synagogue building dedicated to divine worship and in regular use for that purpose. A school is defined as an elementary or secondary school, public or private, giving not less than minimum instruction required by state law to children of compulsory school age. This provision does not apply to a transfer of a license from a premises that is within 500 feet of a school or church to another premises that is further from the school or church than the previous establishment, but still within five hundred feet. Any applicant who has been denied a license under this, section may appeal to the ABCC. Licensed Premises to be Constructed MGL CH 138, SEC. 15,15A Every license requires an identified premises. However, if no premises actually exists at the time the application is made, the applicant may file with the local licensing authority a plan showing the actual dimensions of the premises to be constructed on which the license is to be exercised. The local licensing authority may approve the license on the condition that the license will be issued upon completion of the premises according to the plan submitted. Quotas H A http://www.mass.gov/abcc/licensing/guidel.htm 1/29/2008 Page I of I Hechenblefter, Peter From: Kowalski, Carol Gent Friday, March 07,2OO8 1:21 PM To: Heohenb|eihner.Poter, Cc: Gohona.Pauha Subject: EDC voted support of Article 13 Peter, meeting, the EOOvo��i u000�ofth�warnanto��thedvvou|doUowreotourant|'uor|ioenaeaforreotauna�a /#Ua3%�88meotng. a ne '. ., vv�h fewer than 1-0 ~ -- The EC C asked me to inform you so the Board of Selectmen would know. Carol Carol Kowalski AICP Community Services oirectvr/Towoxlanne za Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 (781) 942-6612 um*alski@m.,eud/on.muus ��« <��\ � 3/7/2008 4d) We have advertised a public hearing on the Warrant Article regarding All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for smaller restaurants. In your packet is a copy of the material that we had at your last meeting, plus an email from Carol Kowalski indicating that the Economic Development Committee had also taken action recommending approval of this Article. 4e) Enclosed is a proposed policy for the Board on Selectmen's approval of multi -way stop intersections. If this is in form agreeable to the Board, we will schedule a public hearing as soon as we can. 4f) As I indicated in my report at the last meeting, we are working on a plan for the remaining part of Ash Street that has not been approved — from Green Street to Washington Street (behind the Dunkin Donuts). Engineer George Zambouras' Engineer Chris Cole and I walked this area on Friday and we will have plans to present to the Board. It is our intention to work with the contractor on the Main Street project to do this part of Ash Street as a change order. Funding would come from 2008 or 2009 Chapter 90 or local funds. It only makes sense to do this project now, and we were not able to get funding as part of the downtown project. 4g) Following up on a citizen request to replace the stop sign, we have found that the intersection of Summer and Willow Street is not currently designated as a stop intersection. The Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force feels that it should be so designated. Once we do the West Street project, the southbound Summer at Willow Street will not be an issue — it won't exist. Enclosed is an email from one of the residents to whom we sent the notice. 4h) Red lights — speed cameras — As you may be aware we've talked about the possibility of implementing such a program in Reading. The Board of Selectmen previously did not seem interested in pursuing this matter. However, following the MMA Annual Meeting, Selectmen Camille Anthony indicated that she felt this was something that we should pursue. We have this matter on the Selectmen's agenda for discussion and direction if the direction is-different than that already received. PIH /ps I Ji 1 :4 Ivi Le J To: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Thursday, March 06, 2008 Re: Process for consideration of Multi-way stops The following is proposed as a policy for the Board of Selectmen to consider requests for multi-way stops, whether by citizen request, staff request, or on the initiative of the Board of Selectmen. . Section 4.19 Consideration of Multi way Stop Intersections . This policy establishes the process for consideration by the Board of Selectmen of multi-way stop intersections in the Town of Reading. This process shall be used whether by citizen request, staff request, or on the initiative of the Board of Selectmen. , To consider multi-way stop regulations to improve the safety of intersections, there are 2 possible scenarios: 1. The proposed regulation meets state standards and warrants as outlined in the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for multi-way stops. Or: 2. The proposed location does not meet the above state standards and warrants as outlined in the MUTCD, and an engineering study is needed, Upon a request equest for a multi-way stop, the Town Engineer in conjunction with other staff including the Police Department will determine whether the location meets the standard for a multi-way stop under the state and MUTCD (item I above). If it does meet the standards for a multi-way stop under the state and MUTCD, the Town Engineer will forward to the Board of Selectmen a memo outlining which standards and/or warrants have been satisfied, and the Board of Selectmen may then schedule a hearing on the establishment of the multi-way stop regulation. If the location does not meet the standards and warrants for a multi-way stop under the state and MUTCD, the Town Engineer shall forward to the Board of Selectmen a memo outlining that fact, and the Board of Selectmen at a public meeting, shall determine whether it wishes to move forward with an engineering study to determine the relevant facts with regard to the intersection and whether • Page 1 q I based on the engineering study the Board of Selectmen would consider the imposition of multi-way stop regulations. The Engineering study shall, at a minimum include data and information on: • Number and severity of reported accidents • Speed study • Traffic Counts including turning movements • Adverse roadway geometry • Sight distances based on speed limit (and actual speeds) • Volumes of pedestrian traffic • Whether the location is on the "Suggested Routes to School" • Traffic operational characteristics of the intersection • Other data relevant to the location Following an engineering study the following issues may determine the applicability of a multi-way stop: • The need to control left turn conflicts; • The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near intersections with high pedestrian volumes; • Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to safely negotiate the intersection unless cross traffic is required to stop; and • an intersection of two residential neighborhood collector streets of similar design where multi-way stops would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection I The Town Engineer shall forward a copy of the engineering study to the Board of Selectmen along with an analysis of whether the use of traffic calming devices such as speed tables, or other actions such as removing vision obstructions, would address the issues identified in the engineering study. If the Board of Selectmen feels that, based on the .engineering report, the multi-way stop has merit, then the Board of Selectmen will schedule a hearing on the establishment of the multi-way stop regulation at that location. • Page 2 1 62,- 4d) We have advertised a public hearing on the Warrant Article regarding All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for smaller restaurants. In your packet is a copy of the material that we had at your last meeting, plus an email from Carol Kowalski indicating that the Economic Development Committee had also taken action recommending approval of this Article. 4e) Enclosed is a proposed policy for the Board on Selectmen's approval of multi -way stop intersections. If this is in form agreeable to the Board, we will schedule a public hearing as soon as we can. -4f) As I indicated in my report at the last meeting, we are working on a plan for the remaining part of Ash Street that has not been approved — from Green Street to Washington Street (behind the Dunkin Donuts). Engineer George Zambouras, Engineer Chris Cole and I walked this area on Friday and we will have plans to present to the Board. It is our intention to work with the contractor on the Main Street project to do this part of Ash Street as a change order. Funding would come from 2008 or 2009 Chapter 90 or local funds. It only makes sense to do this project now, and we were not able to get funding as part of the downtown project. 4g) Following up on a citizen request to replace the stop sign, we have found that the intersection of Summer and Willow Street is not currently designated as a stop intersection. The Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force feels that it should be so designated. Once we do the West Street project, the southbound Summer at Willow Street will not be an issue — it won't exist. Enclosed is an email from one of the residents to whom we sent the notice. 4h) Red lights — speed cameras — As you may be aware we've talked about the possibility of implementing such a program in Reading. The Board of Selectmen previously did not seem interested in pursuing this matter. However, following the MMA Annual Meeting, Selectmen Camille Anthony indicated that she felt this was something that we should pursue. We have this matter on the Selectmen's agenda for discussion and direction if the direction is different than that already received. PIH /ps HFy LEGAL NOTICE OF ' y, 4� TOWN OF READING I To the. Inhab.ita.nts . of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that! the, Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading• will hold the follow-: � ing public bearings: on Tuesday, March ...11; . 2008, in the .Selectman's'. Meeting .Room, 16 Lowei,l .. Street, Reading,_j. Massachusetts: 1 Public input:, o.n "AIL 5 , Alcoholic" Liquor Licenses for. Smaller Restaurants, 8:30 p.m. A • Stop Regul:at.i•ons Summer Avenue at Widlbw Street'. 9:30 p.m. I : All, intereste d ::. a:rties may { p i appear do :person;• may submit thdir.- comment ts in: writing, or `may, email to townmanaaex Ca3ci reading.ma.u's: ' I By order of ! Peter f. Hechenbleikner. • Town Manager I 3/4 `/91 Easy Peel Labels q i A See Instruction Sheet i 41W AVERY@51600 HIV Use Avery@ TEMPLA TE 51600 jFeed Paper for Easy Peel Fea r RICHARDS JAMES EIRO JOSEPH L KURKJIAN MARK. 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Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading, are hereby amended as follows: By adding to Article 6, Section 6.12, the following: STREET LOCATION Summer Ave at intersection of Willow St Northwest bound Southeast bound. DATE OF PASSAGE SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES t TOWN' CORPORATE SEAL 4C1 � Page I of I Schena, Paula From: Hechanbleikner, Peter 'Sent: Wednesday, March O5.20D8Q:58AM To: 7erencnGeke' Cc: haenene\a@)otmaiicom;8chenm.Paula Subject: RE: Stop sign ai Willow Street and Summer Avenue We have this matter set for 2 Selectmen's public hearing OO March 11. I'll pass your comments on to the Board of Selectmen. Pete p— copy with hearing material From: Terence Se|a[moKo:ternesele@hotnaUzon] Sent Wednesday, March O5,2OO88:39AM To: Town Manager Cc:he|eneseUe@hotnnaU.conn Subject: Stopa|gn at Willow Street and Summer Avenue I|ive on Summer Aveneue near Willow Street, and take West Street south each morning, Because the intersection of these three streets and occasional onstreet parking,creates difficulties in viewing traffic coming down the hill on West Stnaat I regard the lack ofa stop sign here us dangerous. And because nnanycars turning West onto continue `'w|th'dne same high apaodn that are used on West Street, this intersection is even more dangerous than it needs tobe. The installation of a stop sign on the south side of the Summer/Willow intersection would prevent these cars from speeding through this intersection, and greatly reduce the risk ofan accident. Jl would also grant some Uity semblance of order to the rights of those a�rn attempting to cross this intersection, ]f people cannot onvevv ithc|v and courtesy voluntarily, then iL needs tVbaimposed. Terence Selle 25 Summer Avenue Climb tothe top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. /q ~7 �� 3/5/2008 4d) We have advertised a public hearing on the Warrant Article regarding All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for smaller restaurants. In your packet is a copy of the material that we had at your last meeting, plus an email from Carol Kowalski indicating that the Economic Development Committee had also taken action recommending approval of this Article. 4e) Enclosed is a proposed policy for the Board on Selectmen's approval of multi -way stop intersections. If this is in form agreeable to the Board, we will schedule a public hearing as soon as we can. 4f) As I indicated in my report at the last meeting, we are working on a plan for the remaining part of Ash Street that has not been approved — from Green Street to Washington Street (behind the Dunkin Donuts). Engineer George Zambouras, Engineer Chris Cole and I walked this area on Friday and we will have plans to present to the Board. It is our intention to work with the contractor on the Main Street project to do this part of Ash Street as a change order. Funding would come from 2008 or 2009 Chapter 90 or local funds. It only makes sense to do this project now,' and we were not able to get funding as part of the downtown project. 4g) Following up on a citizen request to replace the stop sign, we have found that the intersection of Summer and Willow Street is not currently designated as a stop intersection. The Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force feels that it should be so designated. Once we do the West Street project, the southbound Summer at Willow Street will not be an issue — it won't exist. Enclosed is an email from one of the residents to whom we sent the notice. 4h) Red lights — speed cameras — As you may be aware we've talked about the possibility of implementing such a program in Reading. The Board of Selectmen previously did not seem interested in pursuing this matter. However, following the MMA Annual Meeting, Selectmen Camille Anthony indicated that she felt this was something that we should pursue. We have this matter on the Selectmen's agenda for discussion and direction if the direction is different than that already received. PIH/ps q h Board of Selectmen Meeting Financial Forum January 23, 2008 The meeting convened at 7:10 p.m. at the Senior Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Rick Shubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob LeLacheur. Also present were Finance Committee Chairman Andrew Grimes, Finance Committee Members Tom White, Barry Berman, Hal Torman, Matthew Wilson, George Hines and David Greenfield, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Police Chief James Conner, Police Business Manager Andrew Scribner - MacLean, DPW Director Ted McIntire, DPW Business Administrator Jane Kinsella, Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini, Associate Superintendent John Doherty, School Director of Finance and Human Resources Mary DeLai, Special Ed. Director Colleen Dolan, School Principals Joseph Finigan, Richard Davidson, Karen Callan, Catherine Giles, Craig Martin, School Committee Members Lisa Gibbs, Elaine Webb, Chris Caruso, David Michaud and Chuck Robinson, School Budget parents Gary DeRusha, Michelle Hopkinson, Christine Parks, Priscilla Hollenbeck and Robert Kraft, Library Director Ruth Urell, Library Board of Trustee Members Suzy Axelson and Karyn Storti, Reading residents Bill Brown, Dick McDonald, Sheila Smith and Karen Janowski, and Advocate reporter Steve Vittorioso. Finance Committee Chairman Andrew Grimes called the Finance Committee Meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The School Committee called their meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Town Accountant Gail LaPointe began her presentation discussing the Cash Reserve policy of trying to keep 5% of net available revenue in the cash reserves for unforeseen events. She reviewed the Town of Reading's Reserves reporting that Free Cash is approximately $3.7 million, Stabilization Fund $1.4 million. She reviewed the Budgeted Revenue amounts, and explained the increase in funds from the October Financial Forum. Major changes were Property Taxes and Other Available Funds which came in higher. Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur began his presentation discussing Accommodated Costs. He reported that Accommodated Costs are $1.2 million lower than they were in October. Everyone received a handout explaining what the reasons were. He went over a few of the changes, Health Insurance, Debt & Capital, Energy Costs and Out of District Special Education. At this time, we have approximately $1.5 million more to send to the Operating Budget. It now works out that we can afford a 3.83% increase in the operating budgets. Municipal Government $ 13.504 million +3.74% School Department $ 28.247 million +3.75% Building Maintenance $ 2.482 million +5.23% Board of Selectmen Meeting — Financial Forum — January 23 2008 — Page 2 Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner reported that these are pretty much the final figures. He spoke of the proposed State Aid to the Town and, based on the Governor's Budget, could be about $290,000 more and another $300,000 if casino gambling goes through. He talked about using the $290,000, or should it be banked for upcoming years. Andrew Grimes discussed if the $290,000 should be included in the budget. The Town Manager explained at this time that no impacts of the proposed Addison - Wesley project are anticipated in this budget. He feels that this is a sustainable budget. The Assistant Town Manager reported that the extra State Aid gives .us a modest surplus above the baseline budgets for the operating budgets, raising the 3.75% increase to just under 4.5% for the Town and schools. Selectman Camille Anthony asked about Health Insurance for retirees. The Assistant Town Manager explained the Health Insurance obligation. Reading is looking at approximately $100 million OPEB liability. An actuarial study will identify that liability later this Spring. The Pension Fund is not fully funded but is on a reasonable path. School Committee Members discussed level funding and salaries increased by 3.4 %, and how that compared to the Town salaries. The Assistant Town Manager reviewed an Excel worksheet and explained the increases on the Town side. Mr. Grimes discussed whether the Town should spend the additional $290,000 from the Governor's Budget. The floor gave their opinions regarding the additional money. Some were- against using the money while others thought the money should be used especially for school issues. Mr. Grimes explained that the Town and school have to submit a balanced budget to the Finance Committee by mid - February, and it is either going to include the State Aid or not. A question was asked if the $290,000 is a guaranteed amount. The Town Manager explained that in past years, the State Aid to the Town has met or exceeded what was in the Governor's Budget. Discussions continued regarding the use of the State Aid. The Town Manager's recommendation is to utilize what is in the Governor's Budget. Next order of business was for the Finance Committee to make its recommendations. Finance Committee Members Hal Tonnan are in favor of putting it in the Budget, David Greenfield will support it, and Barry Berman and Matt Wilson will also support it. A suggestion was made to take a few minutes so each committee can discuss the State Aid amongst themselves. After the break Mr. Grimes asked each committee their decision. The School Committee unanimously supports using the $290,000 in the Budget. The Board of Selectmen caucused on whether the additional $290,000 available from the Governor's proposed budget, not including revenues from casino gambling, should be used to balance the FY 2009 Budget. They unanimously agreed that this should be included, and this advice would be given to the Finance Committee. Board of Selectmen Meetin Financial Forum — January 23 2008 — Page 3 Mr. Grimes understands everyone's concerns and is in favor of including the State Aid in the Budget. Finance Committee Member George Hines expressed his view that the additional aid should NOT be recognized. The relationship between the current Governor and the legislature does not suggest that the Governor's Budget will be a reliable indicator. Using a 5% increase (which is a long -term historical average) will be seen as aggressive whenever the actual number is lower, and the Town is forced to use Free Cash to balance the budget. On motion by Grimes the Finance Committee voted 6 -1 -0 to use the State Aid and the model as shown as recommendations for the Town and the School with Hines opposed. At this time, the School Committee adjourned the meeting of January 23, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. _A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting of January 23, 2008 at 8:10 P. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary S�3 Board of Selectmen Meeting February 26, 2008 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 7:04 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy, Secretary Ben Tafoya, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, DPW Director Ted McIntire, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Pallau and Chai Bhat, Steve Vittorioso, Robert Nordstrand, Frank Golden, Ralph Colorusso, Stephen Crook, Attorney Brad Latham, Bill Rianhard, Arthur Sordillo, George Hines. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the Selectmen received a map with the snow plow route, and she would like to meet with staff 'and Walkable Communities to review. Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated that he would like some feedback on how much manpower is needed to accomplish the whole route. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he received an e -mail regarding the 40B development in Wakefield, and the Selectmen in Wakefield haven't heard anything. The Town Manager noted that proposed development has been quiet for awhile. Selectman Tafoya asked about the budget process, and the Assistant Town Manager noted that the Finance Committee had their overview session and reviewed the Police and Dispatch Budgets. The Fire Department and Library Budgets will be reviewed this Thursday. Chairman James Bonazoli reminded residents that the World Cafe is this Wednesday at the Hawkes Field House at 6:30 p.m. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy congratulated the boys' and girls' High School hockey teams and basketball teams. Public Comment — Pallau and Chai Bhat of 15 Tennyson Circle were present. Mr. Bhat noted that there is a lot of noise from the vent on the rooftop'of the YMCA, and the noise is constant. He sent a letter to the YMCA and they haven't responded. The Town Manager noted that the Health Administrator was out there yesterday during the daytime and there is no violation. He will go out at night and check the levels. The YMCA is looking at making changes as a good neighbor. Mr. Bhat also noted that the problem is the elevation because the bedrooms on the second floor are the same level as the vent. S� Board of Selectmen Meeting — February 26, 2008 — Page 2 Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • Grant for LED's, park recycling. • Grant /Earmark funding for Ipswich River Greenway. • Curb /Sidewalld /Pedestrian Improvements construction projects — Prescott at Washington, Birch Meadow Drive — Arthur B. Lord Drive to the gate to Birch Meadow School. • Improvement of Ash Street — Green to Washington. • Including the storm last Friday /Saturday and replenishing salt, we are at an estimated $825,000 cost to date on Snow and Ice. The budget is $400,000. • Gas main construction Downtown. • Public information session re; Downtown project. • Liquor License Enforcement — Letter from Police Chief Jim Cormier. • RCTV request for ability to pledge assets for tenant fit -up in new location; re- negotiation of RCTV Agreement. • RMLD challenge to Elementary Schools — "Change a Light — Change the World" Program. • World Cafe on February 27th. • Library Open House — Saturday, March 1 st. • Earth Day — April 12th. • Town Meeting — April 28th. • Friends and Family Day — June 21 st. The Assistant Town Manager noted that 10% - 15% of Town Meeting is interested in following the budget. Discussion /Action Items Board of Assessors re: Appraiser Position — Assessors Frank Golden, Ralph Colorusso and Bob Nordstrand were present. The Town Manager noted that Appraiser Dave Billard is leaving tomorrow to go to work for the Town of Andover. Salary is an issue and there is a Pay and Class Study being done. The Board of Assessors noted that Dave Billard was an in -house Appraiser and that is very valuable. They noted that candidates who are interested in Reading aren't happy with the pay. They feel that the position is classified in the wrong grade, and noted that they will. probably be coming back to the Board of Selectmen to consider a higher salary when they find a candidate. Presentation — Veterans — This will be rescheduled for March 11, 2008. Town Accountant Quarterly Meeting,_ Reappoint Town Accountant — Town Accountant Gail LaPointe brought the Board up to date on the projects she has been working on. She noted that the audit is finished and the Town is doing okay. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to appoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant for a term expiring March 31, 2009 or until such time as her successor is appointed was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Board of Selectmen Meeting — February 26 2008 — Page 3 Hearing.— Request to Open Retail Sales Prior to 6:00 a.m. — Dunkin' Donuts and West Street Mobil 4 West Street — The Secretary read the hearing notice. Attorney Brad Latham, Bill Rianhard from Dunkin' Donuts and Arthur Sordillo from West Street Mobil were present. The Town Manager noted that the Board received three e -mails in favor of the early opening. The Board of Selectmen did not approve the request last July due to issues with bill payments and selling cigarettes to minors. There are no issues now with the Health Division, the Police Department or the Building/Inspections Division. Attorney Brad Latham noted that the request is to open before 6:00 a.m. It is a public service for gas and coffee. The applicants are seeking the waiver for week days, not weekends. They feel that this will not increase traffic. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the Police Chief made a comment on the drive- through being close to residents. They need to be cognizant of the volume of the speaker at the drive= through. The Town Planner had concerns regarding traffic but he thinks that this will alleviate this problem. The Town Manager noted that the additional space in the building . is not being used, and the Selectmen should specify a waiver for just these two uses. He also noted that the hours on the sign regarding turning needs to be changed. He noted that the abutters in Woburn were not notified but the city was notified. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to close the hearing on an application to permit retail sales prior to 6:00 a.m. at the Dunkin' Donuts and West Street Mobil at 4 West Street was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen finds that permitting retail sales prior to 6.00 a.m. for the Mobil Gasoline Station and convenience store, and for the Dunkin' Donuts including the drive - through, is in the interest of public convenience, and the Board of Selectmen does hereby grant a waiver of Section 5.10 of the General Bylaws to allow Dunkin' Donuts and West Street Mobil at 4 West Street to conduct retail sales prior to 6.00 a.m. subiect to the following conditions: Retail sales shall not take place earlier than 5.00 a.m., Monday through Friday (,except for holidays). All conditions of Site Plan approval, all other bylaws, licenses and requirements of Town agencies, and the requirements of Section 3.9 of the Board of Selectmen Policies shall be met Where there is a conflict among these bylaws, permits, approvals and licenses, the most restrictive shall be met. This approval shall expire on December 31, 2008 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen The motion was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Parking Regulations — Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road — The Secretary read the hearing notice. 5J,,3 Board of Selectmen Meeting — February 26, 2008 — Page 4 The Town Manager noted that the regulations went into effect during the High School construction process. He suggests keeping restrictions on Birch Meadow from Oakland Road to Arthur B. Lord Drive and on Oakland Road from opposite Park View to Longfellow Road from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on school days. He will eliminate the parking restriction that was in place for the school buses. Selectman Camille Anthony asked if there is enough parking onsite for students and school employees, and the Town Manager indicated that there was. Chairman James Bonazoli asked if the YMCA received the notice of the hearing, and the Town Manager noted that it was advertised in the newspaper but the notice was just sent to the School Department. George Hines noted that the regulations made sense during construction but it is the widest non - highway in the community and it is not necessary. He recommends removing the restriction all together. The Town Manager noted that the Police concerns are not to have all day parking in that area: Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy asked how bad it is without the regulations, and the Town Manager noted that this is mainly preventative. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to close the hearinIZ on parking regulations for Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony 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 5.4.41, the following regulation (s): "PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREET 10.00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday (School Days Only) Street Birch Meadow Drive — Both sides of Birch Meadow from Oakand Road to Arthur B. Lord Drive Oakand Road - North side of Oakland Road from opposite Park View to Longfellow Road- and to rescind any other parking restrictions in place. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Discussion — Water Storage Tanks — The Town Manager noted that the MWRA made two proposals: To loop the system, and to provide additional water storage in Reading of six million gallons. He also noted that we asked them to provide redundancy. He noted that the snap shows all locations that are higher than 180 feet. He indicated that the use of the clover leaf is a good idea but height is a concern. �g, w Board of Selectmen Meeting= February 26, 2008 — Page 5 Selectman Richard Schubert noted that nobody wants one tank and nobody should have two. He is against putting tanks there, especially two tanks. DPW Director Ted McIntire noted that the MWRA was going to have to provide redundancy in their system even if the Town of Reading didn't join. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that this is a multi - community system, and one community should not have to bear the weight of two towers. He also noted that Bear Hill in Stoneham has a tank on it already. He wants the MWRA to tell us why they can't use other sites. He suggests Sites #8 and #9 instead of #2 and #9. The Town Manager noted that the Town should encourage the MWRA to do pipe improvements. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that we asked for redundancy but had we known we'd have two big water tanks at our borders edge, Town Meeting would not have approved. He suggests asking them to explore Lynnfield. He asked how much storage we already have, and Ted McIntire indicated that we have 1.7 million gallons in the storage tanks. Vice Chairman Goldy suggested finding out if that 1.7 million is included in their calculations. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi indicated that the MWRA is asking for what their system needs. George Hines noted that there was no discussion about a potential for two huge storage facilities in Reading. He also noted that Town Meeting never would have approved. He noted that Stoneham should be considering storage. He feels that our response should be no way we're going to allow either and if we settle for one, then we need to get something for it. Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated that we need to push back hard before MWRA takes steps. There is a need for more discussion as to why other sites won't work. Chairman James Bonazoli recommended inviting the State Representatives to be here when MWRA comes back. He also noted that he will speak with Stoneham. Review Revised Draft of Recycling and Rubbish Regulations — The Town Manager noted that when the Selectmen amended the Rubbish Rules and Regulations, there were concerns that it was not written clearly so he made some changes to the order. The consensus of the Board was that they liked the revised set up and chart. Selectman Camille Anthony requested that the household hazardous waste be added to the chart and kept together, or to have the household hazardous waste in a table by itself. The Town Manager indicated that he will reorganize the chart, better define batteries, and then schedule a hearing. Process of Consideration of Changes to Liquor Licenses for Restaurants — The Town Manager indicated that he did an outline for getting public input and collected additional data. The Town is allotted 24 All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses and there are eight available, and there are three Beer and Wine Licenses available. The survey shows that the majority of other communities �'U Board of Selectmen Meetings February 26, 2008 — Page 6 allow All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses to restaurants with under 100 seats. He will schedule a hearing on March 11, 2008. Discussion — Comcast Cable TV License Renewal — The Town Manager noted that the renewal cannot be discussed in Executive Session. He has put together a group with representatives from the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee, the School Department, RCTV, the Technology staff and Board of Selectmen. The Town Manager reviewed the terms that will be negotiated. He has met with Comcast and has scheduled three meetings. He is trying to do this in an informal process. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of December 18, 2007 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of January 8, 2008 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of January 19, 2008'was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -1, with Goldy abstaining. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of January 22, 2008, as amended, was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of January 26, 2008 was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -1, with Goldy abstaining. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to approve the Minutes of February 12, 2008 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to approve the Executive Session Minutes of February 12, 2008, as written, was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meetiniz of February 26, 2008 at 10:10 mm. was approved by a vote _of_5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary S�� THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2008-1 Fee: $50.00 This is to certify that AUSTIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 101 WILLOW STREET, READING, MASS. THE ABOVE NAMED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS HEREBY GRANTED A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE SERVED ON THE PREMISES AT A PARENT'S SOCIAL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M. Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act. Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages, to attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event approved as a one day license. This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating there arch 6, 2008, unless suspended or revoked. Date Issued: February 26, 2008 BRADLEY H. JONES, JR. STATE REPRESENTATIVE MINORITY LEADER ,74- WnrM,7M,(,X6aw�� `,au�e a��e�z�ederztatiise9 mute ��tade, �osicrz 0.27.�'.�- 705 March 3, 2008 James Bonazoli, Chairman Reading Board of Selectman Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Bonazoli: �- Ic &5 20'h MIDDLESEX DISTRICT READING • NORTH READING LYNNFIELD • MIDDLETON TEL. (617) 722 -2100 Rep .BradleyJones @hou.state.ma.us www.bradjonesonline.com Thank you for contacting my office to express the Town of Reading's concerns with Senate Bill 1854, An Act to Further Enforce the Open Meeting Law. Senator Stephen Brewer filed this bill at the beginning of session and it was referred to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. Last June the Committee conducted a public hearing for a series of bills, including Senate Bill 1854. No further action has been taken. At this time, it remains to be seen exactly what the Committee will recommend. N an a=- 0 o` N O You raise some interesting points about the potential legal problems that could result if this bill were passed. I also noted the fairness issues you raised. Given the Town's expressed concerns, please be assured that I will keep these points in mind. Again, thank you for getting in touch. Should you have further questions or concerns regarding this or any other issue, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Si es, Jr. er LW*— U of T&PITSIentaftes JOHN F. TIERNEY MASSACHUSETTS SIXTH DISTRICT ry February 22, 2008 �n m Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Town Of Reading 1" 16 Lowell S t Reading, 867 -2674 Dear Pet r: I want to thank you for taking the time and lending your insight and perspective to our recent discussions concerning issues affecting Reading. It is extremely helpful to me in representing the 36 communities in the district to hear from those intricately involved in the day -to -day business of our cities and towns. While the federal government may not always have a hand in any solution, I trust that you know that my staff and I will always be helpful when it does. We will also be of assistance in identifying and involving other sources of support when that is more appropriate. Your help in this process is invaluable and appreciated. As we discussed, the meeting was in no way meant to be a substitute for regular contact, and as always, you are invited to contact me or the office whenever you think we might be of assistance. JFT:cn � , 1 F. Tierney ber of Congress EDUCATION & LABOR SUBC ON HIGHER EDUCATION, LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMPETITIVENESS SUBC ON HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, LABOR AND PENSIONS OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM SUBC ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS (CHAIRMAN) SUBC ON DOMESTIC POLICY PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE SUBC ON OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS DEMOCRATIC STEERING & POLICY COMMITTEE 17 PEABODY SQUARE 2238 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING PEABODY, MA 01960 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 (978) 531 -1669 (202) 225 -8020 Printed on recycled paper. LYNN (781) 595 -7375 http: / /www.house.gov /tierney ®tt Jill M. Reddish Franchise Operations Manager Verizon Video February 26, 2008 Town of Reading Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Board of Selectmen, L,�C�uS Verizon Communications Inc. 125 High Street Oliver Tower, FL 2 Boston, MA 02110 617 - 342 -0558 Jill .m. reddish @verizon.corn ry 8 r� cxa s`a v Verizon is committed to providing our FiOS TV customers with the broadest variety of programming choices available, 100% digital picture quality and top -notch customer service. We reali2olhat our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best choice and value in the industry, As you may recall, beginning early this month, Verizon began transitioning all available FiOS TV services to a 100% digital format for customers subscribing to FiOS TV for the first time. Verizon is now continuing the FiOS TV digital transition for existing customers and is currently scheduled to begin transitioning existing customers in the Town of Reading to an all - digital service on or around May 12, 2008. With an all- digital service, each and every FIOS TV customer will experience the full power and potential of our fiber -to- the - premise (FTTP) network, including more programming options, enhanced HD programming and a clearer picture. Please find attached for your information the first customer notification that is being mailed to all existing Verizon customers in the Town of Reading. This notification will be followed by a second notification 30 days prior to the actual conversion date. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to provide a competitive cable television choice to your residents. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at 617 -342 -0568 or e-mail jill.m.reddish @verizon.com. Sincerely, L Jill M. Reddish Franchise Service Manager Cc: Reading Telecommuications and Technology Advisory Committee R O. Box 9000 Annapolis, MD 21401-9000 Sample A. Sample 123 Main Street Anytown, USA 12345-6789 Dear Sample A. Sample: Information on an ex.'c'rt.ing change to your Verizdrli NOS TV service. We're writing to inform you about a change in Verizon ROS TV that may impact service. Over the next year, Verizon will continue to improve the Verizon ROS TV experience by transitioning all anal channels to a 100% digital format. In addition to extending the quality of digital to all TVs in your home, this enable Verizon to bring you even more of the great HD and special interest content you've come to expect f Customers subscribing to Verizon ROS TV will experience this transition to an all-digital service beginning ili after this transition, you'll see even more great content from Verizon. .. . ......... Does the transition to a 100% digital format affect you? At the time of transition, each TV in your home will need one of the following devices to receive the new all-digital signal; • A Verizon-issued digital adapter, or • A Verizon- issued Set Top Box or CableCARD If any television in your home that is connected directly to the FiOS TV network does not have one of th( I listed above it will be unable to receive FiOS TV after the transition in June. What do you need to do? If each television in your home on which you wish to receive FiOS TV already has one of the above devices, you to do anything; no need to call us. Your service on those televisions will not be affected. However, if you have a TV in your home connected directly to the FiOS TV network without one of the d4 v'ice we need you to contact us. Because we want you to experience these improvements in your service without iar for a limited time, Verizon is offering you FREE equipment as long as you are a Verizon FiOS TV customer and r, current address. This simple-to-install equipment connects to your television set and allows you to view .:all . : of channels that you receive on other TVs in your home. Act today to avoid disruptions to your service. Call 1.888.505.3S 12 by 4/28/08 to order your FREE e6 6 1 i:rr:i e have your account number available when calling. The possibilities are endless, and you can enjoy all of them. Not only will you continue to receive the best in sports, movies and programming through a state-of-the-art, fi but an all-digital signal will give us the chance to provide improved picture and sound quality, including more and programming. Verizon FiOS TV. It's quite simply the best TV on TV. If you have any questions about FiOS TV's change to 100% digital service, please visit verizon.com /godigital you for being a Verizon FiOS TV customer. We will make going 100% digital 100% easy! Sincerely, Benigno Gonzalez Director, Verizon HOS TV Product Marketing r 'A'd V-111 MCT80007R NO MAR -3 PH 2: 16 KvyI! Or q�? 88 King Street Reading MA 01867 January 21, 2008 Tel. 781/944 -9530 Letters to the Editor The Boston Globe P.O. Box 55819 Boston, MA 02205 -5829 Re: Casinos in MA Dear Sir /Madam: It'll bring in a lot of, lot of money to the State coffers -or maybe not. Same thing with jobs —many, many, or maybe some. (It will be interesting to see how organized labor thinks of this). Casino gambling is something for which the Patrick administration is pushing hard these days. Some legislators are opposed, and the murmured apprehension about the reality of increased traffic congestion, crime, tie -ins with big money gambling promoters -and addiction. Though state money put into counseling and support groups, that will be all squared away. Sure! But you at the Globe are commendably keeping our feet to the fire. You' re not letting us slip easily into that "You know it's going to happen anyway" inertia. It is also about the environment, what our Commonwealth comes to be. This "resort" designation of the casinos is deceiving nobody. Does anybody go to Foxwoods to golf or play tennis? They go to gamble. Massachusetts plans that in triplicate. If we shrtlgged at selling off our beaches to high -rise developers or nature preserves for condos we'd be imperiling our enviromnent. Casino gambling does this too. There's an old but still to the point saying: "It's a dirty bird that fouls its own nest." Sincerely, Joyce P. Ralph JPR/slr g�� TIMOTHY P. MURRAY Lieutenant Governor February 28, 2008 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Transitional Assistance 600 Washington Street ,Boston, MA 02111 Join us for the Statewide Hunger Summit on March 27, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at Wass Boston! 4 C_ gas JUDYANN BIGBY M.D Secretary JULIA E. KEHOE Commissioner Many individuals and families in Massachusetts do not have enough to eat, every day. According to Project Bread's 2007 Status Report on Hunger in Massachusetts, hunger and food insecurity in the Commonwealth have increased by 22 percent over the last reporting period. Children living in poor and low - income families are disproportionately affected and thousands of children go to school hungry each day; Hunger is not a new issue in our state, and it will take the combined efforts of every sector — city, state, and federal; corporate, foundation and nonprofit; hospitals, universities, and faith -based organizations, to increase access to food and nutrition resources for our citizens who need it most. In order to develop comprehensive, collaborative approaches to reducing hunger, I hope you will join us for our Statewide Hunger Summit. This all -day event will feature insightful remarks from Governor Deval Patrick and U.S. Congressman James McGovern, who has spearheaded national and statewide efforts to reduce hunger. It will also include a panel discussion featuring food and nutrition experts from across the Commonwealth and the nation and your participation in working groups to;address topics including Nutrition and Programs, Access and Technology, Advocacy, and Marketing. The agenda for the day accompanies this letter. Help us to identify best practices and recommendations to reduce hunger in Massachusetts, by attending the Summit at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, on March 27, 2008. Together, we can take the first step to comprehensively address hunger and make sure that no one in the Commonwealth has to go hungry. Please RSVP by completing the attached registration form and emailing it to hunger surmilit(a)state.ma.us, faxing it to 617- 348 -8592, or calling 617 -348 -5555 by March 18, 2008. I look forward to seeing you on March 27! Sincerely, P��_ �� JudyAnn Bigby, M.D. Secretary Executive Office of Health and Human Services Julia E. Kehoe Commissioner Department of Transitional Assistance SIN- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health andHunzan Services Department of Transitional Assistance 600 Washington Street •Boston, MA 02111 DEVAL L. PATRICK Governor TIMOTHY P. MURRAY Lieutenant Governor Statewide Hunger Summit University of Massachusetts, Boston March 27, 2008 Agenda 9:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Welcome JUDYANN BIGBY M.D Secretary JULIA E. KEHOE Commissioner Secretary Judy Ann Bigby, M.D. 10:10 a.m. Keynote Address Governor Deval L. Patrick 10:25 a.m. Keynote Address U.S. Representative James McGovern 10:40 a.m. Break 10:50 a.m. Panel discussion Facilitated by Commissioner Julia E. Kehoe 11:50 a.m. Break 12:05 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:50 p.m. Breakout sessions: 0 Nutrition and Programs 0 Access and Technology • Advocacy * Marketing 2:20 p.m. Break 2:30 p.m. Wrap-up 2:50 p.m. Closing remarks Commissioner Julia E Kehoe JUDYANN BIGBY M.D Secretary JULIA E. KEHOE Commissioner Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive office of Health and Hunza.n Services Department of Transitional Assistance 600 Washington Street •Boston, MA 02111 DEVAL L. PATRICK Governor JUDYANN BIGBY M.D Secretary TIMOTHY P. MURRAY JULIA E. KEHOE Commissioner Lieutenant Governor Directions to the Wass Boston Campus Center Public Transportation Subway. Take the Red Line to JFK/UMass Station. A free shuttle bus will carry you to the campus. Commuter Rail: Take the commuter rail to the JFK/UMass station from the South Shore on the Middleboro and Plymouth lines. Bus: • Kenmore Square stop (service all day): the Number 8 bus; the last one leaves campus at 1 a.m. • Forest Hills stop (rush hour only): the Number 16. By car from the north Take Interstate 93 South through Boston to exit 15 (JFK Library/South Boston /Dorchester) and follow the University of Massachusetts signs along Columbia Road and Morrissey Boulevard to the campus. By car from the south Take Interstate 93 North to exit 14 (JFK Library/Morrissey Boulevard) and follow Morrissey Boulevard north to the campus. By car from the west Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to Interstate 93. Take 1 -93 South one mile to exit 15 (JFK Library/South Boston /Dorchester) and follow the University of Massachusetts signs along Columbia Road and Morrissey Bo ilevard to the campus. All visitors to the Campus Center are encouraged to park in the North Lot. Pickup /dropoff is allowed at the Main entrance on the circular road in front of the building. Parking fees $6 per single use. Short -term parking - less than 60 minutes - is available in the McCormack Lot at reduced rates - see map for location of this lot. For more information, please visit http://www.,umb.edu/campuscenter/di,rections.ht . 2 ag'3 GARY S. BRACKETT JUDITH A. PICKETT JAMES T. MASTERALEMS STEVEN C. FLETCHER* ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE HEATHER W. KINGSBURY JASON D. GROSSFIELD M. YVONNE GoNzALEz *Also Admitted in ME and CO WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MA 01890 781-729-1500 FAX 781-729-5444, I MEMORANDUM TO: IJames E. Bonazoli, Chairman, Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Mark Wetzel, Chairman, Conservation Commission FROM: Gary S. Brackett, Town Counsel DATE: February 22, 2008 RE: Wetlands Enforcement - Fines and Civil Penalties We are providing you with the attached memorandum outlining the procedures for the use of tickets, fines and civil penalties as part of enforcement efforts relating to the protection of wetlands. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding any particular matters. /cam �fl A BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MA 01609 OF COUNSEL ELAINE M. LUCAS 508-799-9739 FAx 508-799-9799 WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MA 01890 781-729-1500 FAX 781-729-5444, I MEMORANDUM TO: IJames E. Bonazoli, Chairman, Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Mark Wetzel, Chairman, Conservation Commission FROM: Gary S. Brackett, Town Counsel DATE: February 22, 2008 RE: Wetlands Enforcement - Fines and Civil Penalties We are providing you with the attached memorandum outlining the procedures for the use of tickets, fines and civil penalties as part of enforcement efforts relating to the protection of wetlands. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding any particular matters. /cam �fl A GARY S. BRACKETT JUDITH A. PICKETT JAMES T. MASTERALEXIS STEVEN C. FLETCHER* ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE HEATHER W. KINGSBURY JASON D. GROSSFIELD M. YVONNE GONZALEZ *Also Admitted in ME and CO TO: Municipal Clients BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MA 01609 508- 799 -9739 FAx 508- 799 -9799 MEMORANDUM FROM: Gary S. Brackett, Town Counsel OF COUNSEL ELAINE M. LUCAS WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MA 01890 781- 729 -1500 FAx 781- 729 -5444 DATE: February 22, 2008 RE: Client Advisory: Wetlands Enforcement — Fines and Civil Penalties Conservation Commissions often deal with the necessity of having to enforce provisions under the State Wetlands Protection Act ( "Act ") and a local Wetlands By -Law (`By- law "). The following memorandum outlines the mechanics of imposing fines and civil penalties for violations of both the Act and a By -Law. While both the Act and a By -law include specific penalty provisions, the power to impose fines and civil penalties rests with both the Commission and the courts. The Commission cannot impose a fine or civil penalty by just including such a command within the terms of an enforcement order. • THE WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT (G.L. c. 131, $401 To impose a fine or civil penalty under the Act, the Commission must go to court and get a final judgment. A request to impose fines or civil penalties must be presented by the Commission in either a criminal or civil action, respectively. Typically, a civil lawsuit, filed in Superior Court, is utilized to gain injunctive relief, both by way of preliminary injunction and permanent injunction. Injunctive relief, as ordered by the court, may require a landowner to take, or not take, specific actions on the property. However, it is only in the terms of a final judgment, after trial, in which a judge may impose civil penalties. A criminal action may be filed in District Court, either in conjunction with a civil action or by itself. However, a criminal proceeding will not provide any injunctive relief. Criminal actions relate to punishment, in the form of criminal fines and/or jail terms. The Act states that, "Whoever violates any provision of this section, (a) shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty -five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years, or both such fine and imprisonment; or (b), shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed twenty -five thousand dollars for each violation." Note, the standard of proof in a criminal case is "beyond a / v reasonable doubt," much higher than that in civil matters for which a preponderance of the evidence is required. (emphasis supplied). Keep in mind, there is a statute of limitations period of two (2) years from the date of violation, in which the Commission must file a civil or criminal action. MGL c. 131, §91. A continuing violation will toll the start date of the two -year period. City of Worcester v. Gencarelli, 34 Mass.App.Ct. 907, 908 (1993). Lastly, any monies collected for fines imposed due to violations of the Act are forwarded to the Commonwealth. Mass Gen. Laws c. 280, s. 2 provides that any court imposed criminal fine shall be paid to the State Treasurer. Mass. Gen. Laws c. 29A, s. 3 states that any statue which does not designate an entity to which a fine or penalty shall be forfeited, where payment is received by the courts, shall be forwarded to the general fund of the Commonwealth. Therefore, civil penalties under the Act would also inure to the Commonwealth. • THE WETLANDS BY -LAW To impose a fine under the By -law, the Commission may use the non - criminal "ticketing" disposition method pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, §21D, if the Town has accepted section 21D, and has specifically provided for said ticketing under its By -law. In order to properly implement non - criminal ticketing disposition, the By -law must specifically state who the enforcing person shall be and set forth the schedule of fines. For example, the enforcing person may consist of the Conservation Agent, or police officer. Section 21D, in relevant part, states that, Any city or town may by ordinance or by -law not inconsistent with this section provide for non - criminal disposition of violations of any ordinance or by -law or any rule or regulation of any municipal officer, board or department the violation of which is subject to a specific penalty. Any such ordinance or by -law shall provide that any person taking cognizance of a violation of a specific ordinance, by -law, rule or regulation which he is empowered to enforce, hereinafter referred to as the enforcing person, as an alternative to initiating criminal proceedings shall, or, if so provided in such ordinance or by -law, may, give to the offender a written notice to appear before the clerk of the district court having jurisdiction thereof at any time during office hours, not later than twenty -one days after the date of such notice. The use of non - criminal disposition requires that a violation of a By -law be subject to a specific penalty. Commissions may consider providing for a schedule of fines based on particular offenses. For example, the lst offense may be a warning (likely in conjunction with the issuance of an Enforcement Order), the 2 °a offense may be $50, the P offense may be $150, etc. The By -law may list specific citations to different sections of the By -law and fine amounts which relate to each. Section 21D provides that a violation shall be punished by a maximum fine of $300, with each day that a violation continues constituting a separate offense. However, in order for a court to find that a violation existed on each and every day, the Commission must be able to present evidence, such as photographs, to document the daily violations. The ticketing procedure may be used along with the issuance of an enforcement order and, when necessary, the filing of a civil or criminal complaint for a violation of the By -law. The enforcing person must use the ticketing form provided by the District Court. Such a form may already be in use by another Town board or department, and could be used for the Commission's purposes with little or no modification. Additionally, a separate detailed incident report, which describes the violation observed and any evidence (i.e., pictures), should be prepared at the time of ticketing. One advantage to the ticketing method is that it does not involve the time and cost of a trial at the outset, and may convince a violator to come into compliance. Furthermore, monies collected using the §21D method inure to the benefit of the Town. There is a twenty -one (21) day appeal period for any ticket. If the violator pays the fine, by mail or by appearing before the Town Clerk, the matter is closed. If no appeal is filed, and the violator has not paid the ticket, the Commission should send a follow -up letter warning of the filing of a criminal complaint. Depending on the nature of the violation, and the quality of evidence of violations recorded by the Commission, a criminal complaint may then be appropriate to collect the fine. We trust that this memorandum will be of assistance in the Commission's enforcement efforts. Please contact us with any further questions regarding this matter. Focus of red -light cameras is safety, not cash, suburbs say -- chicagotribune.com Page 1 of 3 www.chicagotribune.com/news /chi- redlights_bdfebO3,0,3346982. story • • _ I ro chica g otribunexom Focus of red -light cameras is safety, not cash, suburbs say By John Keilman Tribune reporter February 3, 2008 Hundreds of red -light cameras are due to spring up across suburban Chicago in coining months, turning much of the region's road system into a web that could snare hordes of careless, defiant or unlucky motorists. Some experts believe the increasingly pervasive tecluiology has the potential to alter driving behavior on an epic scale, creating a "halo effect" where motorists respect red lights even when cameras aren't present. Skeptics say the biggest beneficiaries are likely to be local governments, their coffers swollen by rivers of $ 100 tickets. Yet even as a backlash against the devices spreads across the nation, at least 59 Chicago suburbs have signed up for photo enforcement. With some vendors offering the cameras at no upfront cost, putting them up can be a decision so easy it practically makes itself. "The goal is to cut down on accidents," said Mayor Ronald Serpico of Melrose Park, which installed cameras at two North Avenue intersections. "If you can accomplish that and make some money along the way, that's fine." Some money, though, can mean a lot of money: Chicago, the state's pioneer in red -light cameras, expects to make $52.3 million in revenue from the devices this year, a near - tripling of the $19.8 million collected in 2006. Cops make decisions Red -light cameras capture still photos and video of vehicles that enter intersections after the signal changes. Companies that operate the systems screen the footage and call apparent violations to the attention of local police, who decide whether to ticket the owner of the car. The driver isn't penalized under Illinois law. Not every alleged violation is guaranteed to bring a fine. Waukegan police Chief William Biang said his department issues tickets in just over half of the cases it reviews. 231 � http : / /www.chicagotribune.com/news /chi- redlights bdfebO3,0,5919159,print.story 2/4/2008 Focus of red -light cameras is safety, not cash, suburbs say -- chicagotribune.com Page 2 of 3 "We're malting sure they're serious violations," he said. The cameras came to the area in 2003, when Chicago installed them at a high - accident intersection. The number in the city has since risen to 69, and another 40 could be added this year. While revenues have soared with the increase, city officials say the devices have also cut down on crashes. Side - impact wrecks at the first 10 intersections to receive cameras decreased 23 percent, said Tony Ruiz, executive director of the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications. "It's all about safety for me," he said. "[The cameras] are very effective." But Richard Diamond, whose opposition to the devices goes back to his days as a transportation specialist for former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R- Texas), said safety claims are overblown. He noted that several researchers have found that the cameras increase rear - impact crashes because motorists slam on their brakes to avoid getting a ticket. Fewer 'T -bone' crashes The Federal Highway Administration reached that conclusion in a 2005 study, but it also found that side - impact crashes went down. Spokesman Doug Hecox said the trade -off is worth it. "[Rear impact] crashes are more survivable," he said. "In a T -bone crash, all you've got between you and the other car is a door. With a rear end crash, you've got more material to protect you." Richard Retting, senior transportation engineer at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said red - light cameras can have lasting effects on drivers' conduct. He cited studies showing that violations declined not only where the devices were mounted, but at camera -free intersections nearby —the so- called halo effect. Taking that finding to its logical conclusion, he said that as cameras blanket a region, "one would expect the drivers' response to spill into communities that didn't use that technology." The surge of local interest in red -light cameras is due partly to a 2006 state law that allowed Chicago suburbs to put them up, partly to sales practices that snake the'devices easy to afford. Vendors often provide the cameras at no cost, making their money through equipment fees (Aurora will pay $4,395 a month per intersection approach) and processing fees (RedSpeed Illinois, a popular vendor, charges about $27 per ticket). The towns keep the rest, and contracts usually guarantee they will never lose money on the deal. So far, there has been plenty of cash for everyone. At least five companies are competing in Illinois, and one of them, Redflex Traffic Systems, earned_$44 million in the U.S. last year. The firm has predicted that photo enforcement will eventually be a $3 billion business. As the companies profit, so do local governments. Cook County has projected $40 million amival revenue from the cameras, which it plans to begin installing within a year. Some suburbs that recently mounted there, including Waukegan and Melrose Park, have already issued hundreds of tickets. With so much money at stake, political maneuvering has become inevitable. Rolling Meadows Police \ , http : / /www.chicagotribune.com/news /chi- redlights bdfeb03,0,5919159,print.story 2/4/2008 Focus of red -light cameras is safety, not cash, suburbs say -- chicagotribune.com Page 3 of 3 Chief Steven Williams moved quickly to get camera coverage at one intersection out of concern that Cook County —which maintains traffic signals in numerous municipalities —might put up its own cameras elsewhere in the village. While safety was his first priority, Williams said, "There's no question [cameras are] going to bring in some money. That's the reality. Cools County is certainly not going to ignore that reality.... They don't want any part of the enforcement, but they certainly want to look at it as a revenue source." County in planning stage Rupert Graham Jr., superintendent of the county's Highway Department, said officials are looking at intersections in municipalities and unincorporated areas alike, and have not decided where they might put the devices. The proliferation of red -light cameras has stirred a growing protest around the country, as well as a countervailing industry: Companies hawk sprays that they claim make license plates unreadable, and high -tech devices are available that alert drivers to the devices' presence (Illinois law requires signs to announce cameras to approaching traffic). The Minnesota Supreme Court barred the cameras last year, saying state law required the driver, not the car owner, to be penalized. Iowa's high court is looking at a similar case, but closer to home, photo enforcement has survived legal scrutiny: Last month, a federal judge threw out a lawsuit that called Chicago's camera ordinance unconstitutional. It doesn't take a court case to make a change, though. In November, Bolingbrook officials shut off their red -light cameras, saying that with accidents down 40 percent in six months, drivers had apparently learned their lesson. The cameras also generated countless gripes, many of which were handled by Mayor Roger Claar. He had little sympathy for the complainers, but then, turning right on red one day, he got a ticket himself. "I remembered the day I drove that intersection and I thought I stopped," he said. "Apparently I was not thinking." He said he paid the $100 fine without a grumble. It had no bearing, he said, on his decision to suspend the program. Copyright © 2008, Chicago Tribtuze 89 3 http: / /www.chicagotribunc.com/ news / chi- redlights _bdfebO3,0,5919159,print.story 2/4/2008 In �0�Cu�,�8e�O��ai�- Boston Globe � ��l�2 Reading's ( � �� ~~ ` �~ �� os THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING eeAoIws ��Md�okc discussion In Reading's World Cafe, it's all open to Bv Laura K4.Co|omueno.Globe Correspondent | March O.2OO8 Many of the residents who participated in the town's first World Cafe discussion said they weren't sure what to expect from an event designed to start a community conversation. But by the end of the evening, several of those who gathered ed Reading K4ennoha|High School said they f*�they should bY tn` get members of the community tn sit down and talk more often about the issues facing the town. ,,it was a good starting point," said David Swyter, a 22-year Reading resident. "But it needs to go forward from here." sone of about 2OOreoida�e who spent neadyfour hours on Feb. 27 discussing avohetyoftoo�o homdeaUngwith o�y�/»v�abuoeprob)ennsand creating rnoroparking dovvntownto the effect of inflation 0n the town budget, They used the auuuu^n»�' World Cafe model, a di sous aionmethodthathe|psfaoi\\tmtedia|oguathroughopen-endedquenLionseuchoe.''VVhotdoyou want for the future of Reading?" The World Cafe ' —h—�h�—o—e founded in |o on\ntornotona|organ�at�nthatonoo urogaad.�k.�gue_to uncover common goals. The p"^=�° hoebeen ~^p'-/--byDunornoocxgruupu. inuluding multinational °" .~"...r_. government offices, community organizax tmne` and educational institutions, according to its wobsite . Itis unclear, __" whether any other community )nthe area has held a World Cafe event. Reading's may be the first of its kind in the Boston area, according to organizers. Deborah GUburg' the Reading resident vvhoorganized the even t.nak�hergoo}�ostogivoth�residentaochanoetocnnneot with neighbors and collaborate on common ideas. A diverse group of people -- parents, seniors, church members, thooe who work in Reading, and those who volunteer ontown committees — attended the forum. About 15 high school students also attended, Gilburg estimated. �� process," who has |�edin Reading �r35yeom. "There was nnehn�ageof�mas. ''Th�vvoaenem amazing . . The evening v�lUedo bevy ofsuggesUono such ao creating onintergenarot�no\n�eetng place and allowing the town� teeneQemtn'ee the sen�ncenter onFr�`'n' htn.Utho.ideonindudedha�ngen|nternet��eaodconnmun�ynolnndaro e|im\netosch~~u|ingcon�idn,havingthe� ' town ~adopt more environmentally hiond\ybuUdingstandards, and keeping the library open onSundays. Residents also proposed having the schools and library sponsor educational programs on different cultures and ethnicities to promote diversity, Many of the participants expressed a desire to keep a small-town feel despite the economic development that's going nnin the community. VYhet u' government advocated for holding another Reading World Cafe meeting. He said the town will sift through. the ideas to figure out the areas of overlap. GbephonGoldy vice chairman of the Board of Selectmen, said he learned that the tovvn"doeen'tdo enough for teens."He said hewU\ ask "the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse to expand its focus on preventing drug use to look othaving more youth-oriented activities. One of the suggestions that he said he particularly liked was broadening the use of the senior center. " �^ "\ love the idea ofn�oking the senior center anonnmunUy center oraot��ynente�"Go|dy said. "�aunderut|�od. y 3/6/2UU8 TD Reading's World C8feit'8all open tO discussion - The Boston Globe Page 2 of 2 World Cafe Lisa Gibbs, chairwoman nf the Sohoo CommU±ee.said that nomm�er what happens tothe different /e gave eve ' neaoronnobroadgoneratinne|epactrunna"onfep\ace"tota|kaboutoontnoveroia\|eeueothatheve|edtotnnoion in the town. One issue'that has sharply divided the community ks the question of what todo with the redevelopment of the abandoned Addison Wesley site, said several residents who attended the meeting. A developer remant|yUOughttho2O'ac ro rtyfor$19miU}onand|oohingtobui|doffioeopa000rm|xed-useoen\orend multifamily housing that will include some office space. Other divisive concerns included the amount of money the town spends on its schools. "BomeUmnoomaoommunityvvegetpaaaionateeboutourponKioneonioeuee'"Gibbaoaid."|thinkweneedtoreflentonhow vve express ounse|vna." Imcolarusso(c) yahoo. co . m Lama M. C��o� mm be reached at @Cop8rr:ight200O The New York Times Company �� http://www.boston.comlnewsllocallarticlesl2008lO3lO6lin—readings—world—cafe—its_all—o-pen—to—discussio... 3/6/2008 Gradient CON PORAI ION Report to the Town of Reading Monitoring of RF Exposure Levels, Reading, MA Introduction and Summary L /(- &_s March 6, 2008 Peter A. Valberg, Ph.D. S;�epS ��004u--q The Town of Reading, Massachusetts has requested that Gradient Corporation measure, each year, the radio frequency (RF) energy levels in the vicinity of the Wireless Telecommunications Equipment located on the Water Tower Site (corner of Auburn and Beacon Streets) in Reading, MA. Dr. Peter Valberg of Gradient Corporation was contracted to annually survey RF levels on streets adjacent to and nearby the Water Tower Site (Auburn Street, Beacon Street, Chestnut Street, Locust Road and Parkview Road). RF measurements were previously made at these same locations on November 13, 2000, April 2,2001, July 9, 2001, December 20, 2001, December 31, 2002, December 29, 2003, December 23, 2004, December 26, 2005, and December 14, 2006. This report provides the results of RF measurements made on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. The Gradient - Corporation survey on March 4, 2008 found that RF levels were low and were in substantial agreement with values measured in the earlier surveys. The March 2008 RF levels remain many -fold (about 1,000 -fold) below the safety guidelines on allowable RF levels for the general public. For completeness, Sections 2 through 5, and Section 8, provide updated background information provided in earlier reports. Sections 6 and 7 provide the RF monitoring results for March 4, 2008. 2 Nature of Radiofrequency (RF) Waves Electromagnetic waves, also called "radio waves" or "radiofrequency radiation," are generated by moving electric charges. A good analogy is the wave pattern produced in a lake if you periodically poke a stick into the surface. You notice that as you do this, waves are created in the surface of the lake that propagate outward from the point of disturbance. The stick pushing up and down is analogous to the electric charges in an antenna moving up and down, and the waves produced are analogous to the electromagnetic waves propagating away from the antenna. The electric field can be visualized as lines coming out from the charge radially like the spokes on a wheel (except that the electric field lines continue outward indefinitely). When you move electric charges, field lines follow, so that they are always coming out radially from charged particles. If you shake a charged particle fast enough the lines cannot instantaneously reorient toward the new position of the particle, and you get "kinks" in the electric field lines that move outward at the speed of light. That is, electromagnetic waves are essentially kinks in the Gradient Corporation • 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 • (617) 395 -5000 • fax; (617) 395 -5001 • www.aradientcorp,com electric field lines that occur at a frequency corresponding to the frequency at which you are shaking the charge. Magnetic fields are also produced because moving charges produce magnetic fields, so the total phenomenon is called "an electromagnetic wave." The radio -wave frequency is expressed in "Hertz" (Hz), a term which is equivalent to "cycles per second." For example, voice frequencies cover the range from about 50 Hz to 15,000 Hz. Radio -wave frequencies cover the range from about 300,000 Hz (i.e., 0.3 megahertz or 0.3 MHz) to 30,000,000,000 Hz (i.e., 30 gigahertz or 30 GHz). Communications signals rely on a "carrier frequency," which is different'for each communication signal, and the difference in frequencies enables many RF signals to be present without interfering with each other. For cellular telephone technology, the carrier frequencies are in the range 1 — 2 GHz. By itself, an RF carrier wave is an unchanging continuous electromagnetic wave, and it carries no information. Information is imposed on the carrier wave by a modulation process that alters it by changing its amplitude, frequency, or phase in step with the voice frequency being imposed (amplitude modulation, AM; or frequency modulation, FM). Alternatively, the voice signal can be coded into computer bits, and the carrier wave can be modulated by changing its amplitude or frequency in discrete steps (digital modulation). Scientists have asked whether RF- biological interactions depend on the type information being transmitted, e.g., "voice," or "music," or "computer bits." The answer is no, the physical energy of the RF waves depends primarily on the power of the carrier wave, and studies have provided no evidence that the biological impact (or non - impact) of RF depends on the radio -wave information content. 3 Sources and Power Levels or Electromagnetic Signals in Our Environment The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses frequencies from the kilohertz range up through microwaves and on into infrared, light, ultraviolet, and X -rays. Visible light is the major source of electromagnetic energy in our environment. The human body, by virtue of being alive and warm, generates heat energy (electromagnetic energy in the infrared portion of the spectrum), which can be seen by an "infrared" camera, even in complete darkness. The RF portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is at a lower frequency than even infrared (heat) radiation. In the RF range, some of the common sources of radio -wave energy include the following: Commercial radio (AM &FM) and commercial TV (VHF & UHF & digital) Marine and aviation radio services, marine and aviation radar, police radar Public emergency, fire, and police dispatch services Amateur (ham) radio operators Cellular telephones, pagers, "Personal Communications Systems" (PCS) Cordless telephones, baby monitors, wireless toys, walkie- talkies Computer monitors, TV sets, CD players, computer games Microwave ovens (leakage) Microwave links for computers, radio, television, and telephone Satellite television / communications, global positioning system (GPS) Medical procedures such as diathermy, magnetic resonance imaging 2. Gradient Corporation • 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 (/ • (61 7) 395 -5000 • fax: (61 7) 395 -5001 • www gradientcorp.com • The total amount of RF energy transmitted by these sources varies widely. Typical radio and television broadcast stations are licensed to operate at power outputs of 10,000 to 1,000,000 watts; cell telephone base antennas have power levels of 100 to 1,000 watts; a cell -phone handset produces less than 1 watt of RF energy. For any antenna, the energy emitted is dissipated in all directions, and the RF energy level decreases rapidly with distance. At the closest accessible point, all transmitters must comply with the RF safety standards established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 4 National and International Sources for Safety Standards on RF Exposure Safety standards for RF exposure are based on the knowledge accumulated from many years of laboratory work and of human experience with RF waves (e.g., radio, television, navigation, telemetry, cell telephones, radar). Research findings on potential health effects of RF waves have been assembled and reviewed by numerous independent scientific consensus groups composed of research, engineering, medical, and public health scientists. These groups include: • American. National Standards Institute (ANSI / IEEE, 2003, 2006), • Federal Communications Commission (FCC, 1999, 2007), • International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (1998, 2004), • Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH, 1988), • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP, 2002), • National Radiation Protection Board, UK (NRPB, HPA, 2000, 2004), • Netherlands Health Council (2002, 2003, 2007), and • World Health Organization (WHO, 1993, 2000; 2007). The reports of these groups, written by medical doctors, biologists, engineers, and toxicologists, are voluminous, thorough, and even - handed. With minor differences, these blue - ribbon panels concur that the current guidelines for RF exposure protect the safety of the public and of residents living nearby transmitting antennas. Typical measurements of the intensity of RF waves are for energy per unit area, and the results are given in "microwatts per square centimeter" or µW /cm2. A microwatt is a millionth of a watt. The allowable RF exposure levels vary with the frequency of the radio waves, but the lowest (most restrictive) level, for the frequency range 30 — 300 MHz, is 200 microwatts per square centimeter (200 µW /cm2). For RF electromagnetic energy, the safety standard for public exposure varies with frequency, being 20,000 µW /cm2 in the AM radio- frequency band, 200 µW /cm2 in the FM radio - frequency band, and 1,000 4W /cm2 at cellular- telephone frequencies of 1,900 MHz. For the digital "PCS" cell- telephone frequency band around 1,900 MHz, the allowable level is 1,000 µW /cm2, and at analog cell - telephone band around 850 MHz, the allowable level is 560 µW /cm2 (FCC, MADPH). Summertime sunlight at noon bathes us with about 150,000 µW /cm2. These energy comparisons are shown in the following Table: 3 Gradient Corporation • 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 • (617) 395 -5000 • fax: (617) 395 -5001 • www gradientcorp.com ��3 Electromagnetic energy in Applicable FCC standard for Typical RF levels measured sunlight at the earth's surface 1,900 MHz RF wave energy near base station antennas noon, summer day) (public and residential areas (at an ublic location 150,000 µW /cm2 1,000 W /cm2 below 1 Mcm 2 5 Nature of Scientific Evidence of Health Effects Understanding the potential toxicity in humans of any particular exposure is an integrative process that strives for coherence among several lines of evidence. At the most fundamental level, scientists believe that the operation of living organisms, although only partially understood, is bounded by the accepted principles of physics, chemistry, and biology. Thus, a first line of analysis is to ask whether specific levels of RF exposure, on a physical, chemical, and biological basis, have the ability to modify the operation of life processes. Second, experiments with isolated cells and laboratory animals are used to test the outcome of RF exposure under controlled conditions. However, the very complexity of living systems makes experimental results susceptible to artifacts, and outcome differences between the exposed and control systems may not be due to the exposure in question. Consequently, experiments on RF exposures need to be examined for validity from a number of viewpoints, e.g., physics of electric and magnetic fields, radio wave dosimetry, cell biology / molecular biology methodology, animal toxicology / physiology / pathology, and statistical analysis. Third, data from human studies (volunteers, clinical studies, epidemiology) are potentially of the greatest relevance, not requiring extrapolation from in vitro systems or from animal species. However, the uncontrolled nature of human lifestyle and experience makes control of bias, confounding, and exposure misclassification difficult, and complicates the interpretation of results. Epidemiology alone can seldom identify a causal association unless the results are strong, specific, and coherent. From the above types of investigations, a voluminous scientific and medical literature base exists of studies on possible health effects from RF waves. An adequate picture cannot be formed by considering only selected studies, or, even less, from anecdotal stories about RF "effects." The scientific credibility'and interpretation of each study must be weighed by scientists having the qualifications and training to interpret the strengths and weaknesses of what was actually done. And, this sort of thorough review is what has formed the basis of the conclusions of the blue- ribbon panels of scientific experts. 6 RF Survey Results for Streets Near the Water -Tower Antenna Site The RF survey measured total broadband power density, in microwatts per square centimeter (µMcm2). The RF measurements were made during the, morning hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2008, when significant usage of cellular telephones was anticipated, i.e., between 8:30 4 Gradient Corporation • 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 • (617) 395 -5000 • fax: (617) 395 -5001 • www gradlentcorp.com • AM and 10:00 AM. The temperature was approximately 56 °F, and the weather was sunny, with moderate winds. Monitoring locations included those streets that were closest to the water tower antennas, namely, Auburn Street, Beacon Street, Chestnut Street, Locust Street, and Parlcview Road. Because cell telephone frequencies cover the range from about 800 to 2,000 MHz, broadband measurements were made with 'a calibrated digital - teeter / probe combination. Gradient Corporation used the Narda Model 8718B survey meter, in combination with Narda Electric Field Probe 8760D (Frequency Range: 0.30 MHz to 3,000 MHz). The output of the probe is in microwatts per square centimeter ([LW/cm 2). The accuracy and calibration of the digital- meter /probe combination are checked yearly by the manufacturer to assure that both parameters are within ± 5 %. The response of the probe is adjusted to be "flat" over its frequency range, and the lower limit of th ep sensitivity in December of 2007btouassu0r instrument reliable re- calibrated by the manufactu and accurate. Measurements were made at a height of about 6 feet above the ground level, and the power density was continuously recorded as the probe was walked down the entire length of the individual streets. Both the spatial average and the peals level were noted [in µW /cm2]. The results are summarized below, and are on the low end of RF levels typical for urban areas. The RF levels measured were also many -fold below the applicable RF safety standard for public exposure (which is 1,000 [LW/cm 2 at the 1,900 MHz cellular PCS frequency). Street Auburn Street Beacon Street Chestnut Street Locust Street Parlcview Road Overall Average Date of measurements Maximum RF Level, µW per square cm 0.121 0.099 0.125 0.111 0.113 0.114 Average RF Level, ttW per square cm 0.064 0.060 0.085 0.093 0.090 0.078 Tuesday, March 4, 2008, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM 7 Overall, the March 4, 2008 results, like the results from previous years, showed that the surveyed locations had RF levels well below 1 µW /cm2. That is, the levels did not exceed one -tenth of 1% of the maximum herepore no health hazardlcanlbe anticipated o radio-waves cell telephone frequencies. T ipated from the RF levels in Gradient Corporation • 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 • • (617) 395 -5000 • fax: (617) 395 -5001 • www.aradi.entcoro.com • 51 the vicinity of the water tower, and, in fact, a substantial safety margin (i.e., a 1000 -fold factor) exists between monitored RF levels and permissible RF levels. New research continues to add to the vast quantity of RF literature available, and the conclusions of this research are being monitored by public health agencies worldwide. In any area of research where new studies are being done at the limit of scientists' ability to detect effects, some portion of the studies may yield findings suggestive of a biological effect, even in the absence of a real biological effect. Confirmatory studies are necessary to determine whether the result are valid or are due to random variation, artifact, or confounding. Scientific validity requires reproducibility, integration with results from other laboratories, and examination from a number of viewpoints, e.g., physics, dosimetry, cell biology, toxicology, pathology, and statistical analysis. Publication of a report is generally the beginning, not the end, of the scientific review process. At the present time, careful reviews of the scientific data do not support claims of health effects from RF exposure at levels below the safety standards. No valid basis has been established for questioning the safety of the current health - protective RF exposure limits. For example, the American Cancer Society (ACS, 2002) gives the following statement on its website regarding "Facts and Figures on Environmental Cancer Risks" "Non- ionizing radiation: Electromagnetic radiation at frequencies below ionizing and ultraviolet levels has not been proven to cause cancer. Some studies suggest an association with cancer, but most of the now - extensive research in this area does not. Low - frequency radiation includes radiowaves, microwaves, and radar, as well as power frequency radiation arising from the electric and magnetic fields associated with electric currents and household appliances. " GRADIENT CORPORATION Peter A. Valberg, Ph.D., Principal 8 Literature Citations American Cancer Society (ACS). "Facts and Figures on Environmental Cancer Risks" littp://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/cojiteiitiNWS 2 Ix The Environment and Cancer Risk. M (Accessed March 4, 2008) American National Standards Institute / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (ANSI / IEEE). 1992. ANSI/IEEE Standard- C95.1: Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz, April 27, 1992, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ. European Commission. 2004, European Information System on Electromagnetic Fields. EU Joint Research Centre, I -21020 Ispra (VA), Italy TP 460. 6 Gradient Corporation • 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 • (617) 395 -5000 • fax: (617) 395 -5001 • www clradientcorg,com • &a =d 9 and 2004. A review of the potential health risks of radiofreq e Canadas Health Canada. 199 anel report. 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Base sonmental Health Perspectives. 115: Radiofrequency exposures and health consequences. Envr.ronm 416 -424. World Health Organization (WHO) 1993. Environmental Health Criteria 290137. Electromagnetic Fields (300 Hz to 300 GHz)._ Geneva, Switzerland: WHO, 1 , PP World Health Organization (WHO)• 2000. Electroma netic Fields and Public Health Fact Sheet Nom_ Geneva, Switzerland: WHO. Available at: www. wllo .int /inf- fslen /factl93.html an htt : / /�,v,,w•who.int/ eh- ernf /researchldatabaselenlindex.htm 7 e, MA 02138 • Gradient Corporation • 20 University Road, ridg • fax; (617) 395 -5001 wWW , a com radlentcor . • (617) 395 -5000 x ar tiecheriblelkner, Peter From' Zarnbouras, George Sent' Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:58 PM er, peter; 'James D'AgOstino' To: Hechenbleikn CC,. McIntire, Ted -up Mail Boxes Subject. RE: Haven St. Drive Mr. D'Agostino Id see Why they have removed the boxes. d'will call the postmaster an affect the location of the boxes. This is the first I have heard of this an and would not The downtown project stops before the Post Office George J. Zarnbouras, P.E. Town Engineer 781-942_5441(faY er, Peter From'. Hechenbleikb r n uary 26, 2008 4:43 PM Sent; Tuesday, Fe To: 'James D'Agostind cc- McIntire, Ted; Zambouras, George Subject' RE: Haven St. Drive -up Mail Boxes Jim have gone to DPW or engineering. oblem is and try to is the first I've heard of the issue — it may This n Street, but we'll see what the pr VVe I have no plans to do any sidewalk work on Have rectify it. Pete 30siino [maiJto,DagDad@COmcast-net] From. lames D'A( 08 333 PM Sent- Tuesday, February 26, 20 To- Town Manager cc- dagdad@cOrncast-net Subject'. Haven St. Drive-up Mail Boxes were removed. 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Hopefully it will be bef, be part of the Downtown r as to when this s I ite will be made ready for Gan you provide an answer Lcr viechenblI �e!Xner, 'Peter From: rnrcharnbercorn@ aol.corn - Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8.49 AM To: P\NRchambercorn@aol.corn Subject: Reading RenovatiOn schedule Improvement project. hting the Roadway Good Morning, the meeting for the down town renovation -plan highlighting Tlle project schedule is March 24 - jute Last night I attended in two week incrm ed to begn the -acil. being done caring & landscaping are scheduled Manager, Pete There are 5 phases all together' e nly. Curbing sidewalks, hardscaPIng,r ()q. Reading Town Manag. 2008 for roadway inprovenent 0� will last through September today. The web address Is tion for that W town's web s -U to roadways are done and construc d maps will be, UP 01" the possible. He encourages YO 14ec project clone as ( ickly as POS YOU can contact him Ww henbleillcner said se"ledules all getting the au your input. . 1� -used o Uring this Project and welcomes yone is focused He also stressed that ever Out your needs d nrovide him with information ab 11a.us or call 781-942-9043. Wednesday, ding-J, our board meeting next ati directly at townsualia. so give the same presentation at members. Please RSVP SO 1 can light Pete will al en to all businesses and m attend last Y Ash Street. This is OP if you wereunable to )1-230 March 5 at 8-30 an, at RMLTL plan seating. Regards, Irene Collins Executive Director ber of Commerce Reading -North Reading Charn- -114-5060 Direct telephone 'Phone Supercharge ,your AIM. Get the 'IM for your browser. ..... ..... . ..... I"... r AIM. Get the AW-00-1bar for your browser Supercharge You .1 )/,)Q/2009 Schena,Paula Hechen,bleikner, Peter From' Friday, February 29, 200B 10:53 AM Sent: 'Ron Powell' cheur, Bob; Schena, Paula To: Andrew Grimes; LeLa Cc: RE: Resignation from Fincorn Subject: s Ron had heard that you were resigning' ice in Reading as Your schedule Thank will be able to return to volunteer sery I hope that You permits. Pete lIc Board of Selectmen and Post- Paula - please Message----- owell@verizon.net] - - - -- original 11 [mailto:r,IIld-w' p 58 PM From. Ron POwe February 28, 2008 11; Sent.. Thursday, er, o Peter TO: Hechenbleik"tin from FincOm Subject' Resigna ition on the FincOm, as Hi Peter, e decided to resign from MY po.s inform You that I have me from Is budget season, will not be able 1 regret to Icommitments Will pre in this coming Fincom meetings ee and regret that work-related the UP ing on the cOmmitt attending many of d MY time serving .1 have greatly enjoyed .. y term. to serve out the rest Best wishes, Ron 1 G Ic 66� Hechenblelkner, Peter From, McIntire, Ted Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:42 PM Sent. To: svittori@cnc.com Hechenbleikner, Peter; Reading - DPW Supervisors Cc: Subject: Town Cell phones Steve, the other Departments for My responses are related to DPW staff. you should contact questions related to their phones. 1. How many total town-owned cell phones does Reading have? Fire Department 4 Community Services 5 Police Department 14 Public Works - 18 information regarding the School Department or These are the ones -I am aware of. I have no Reading Municipal Light Department. 2, What are they used for? Town business. What's an example of when someone can use the phone? During normal working hours. Supervisors and I Emergency Callmen have the phone 24 hours per day as they are "on call,'. 3. Who decides who gets the phones? Department Head 4. Do just the DPW supervisors and d inspections and public safety personnel have phones? allmen in the . Department of Public S'pervisors, Foreman, Working Foreman and Emergency c Departments is in u r phones in Community Services, police and Fire Works, The list of othe. the package you have. way locations. For example, in Peter Tassi's 5. 1 did notice some.phone calls to some far in Bob Keating's billf he a phone call to a Middletown, Conn. number and bill,, he made just wondering if these were business made a call to a port Charlottee,.Fla. number. I was or personal calls-, personal. Thes I e Supervisors are required to have their phones 24 hours I believe they were per voidable. If re involved, per day. There are times when personal calls are una charges a they pay the costs. What are the regulations about using town property for personal use? USE OF TOWN OFFICE /FACILITY /EQUIPMENT /SUPPLIES FOR PERSONAL USE The use. of Town offices, facilities, equipment, or supp lies for personal use is prohibited. Included in . I ing or Qfficial address, gduring this prohibition is,the use of Town property as a mail supplies for er . sonal use eithe work time or after delivery at Town facilities, and using any Town equipment or p business hours. Adopted by ToMm Manager 2-X-95 Edward D. "Ted" McIntire, Jr,. Director of Public Works Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -2683 761-942-6680 791-942-908.1 fax-- Page I of I it % C I C Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Sonnia Maria aconnor [son I niamariaoconnor@verizon.netl Sent Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:06 PM To: Cormier, Jim Cc: Town Manager; Reading - Selectmen Subject: Great Service from the Reading Police Brian & Sonnia Maria O'Connor 389 Summer Avenue Reading, MA 01867 March 2, 2008 James Cormier Chief of Police Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Chief Cormier, e great work of officers Stasiok and Agnone who responded to a burgler alarm at our just a quick note of thanks for th alarm company called our cell to let night, March 1 . We were visiting family in Lexington when the house on Saturday The alarm company had already called the police since we did not us know that our kitchen door had opened. answer the home phone. the officers just exiting the house. They had We packed the kids up and headed home. When we arrived we found entered through the sliding doors that we had forgotten to lock and had opened. arched the yard and house and left a number of lights on to make it more comfortable for us. ssure us that the felt there was no break in and The officers had se the were very friendly and helped to rea otential inty ruders might do and how to When I explained who I was y that they had searched the house. Moreover they helped to inform us what p avoid them.. Frankly it is great their job so thoroughly and do so it to know that we have officers who respond so promptly, perform such a friendly and positive manner. It really is a great comfort to us as residents and taxpayers. ers Stasiok and Agnone for us. And thanks for all you and your staff do for the town. Please thank offic Regards, Brian & Sonnia Maria O'Connor ff.] Page }Ofl ),/ C ?,(^^ Hechenbleik.ner, Peter Frum: nd. Mike Sent: Saturday.Maroh01.2OO82:40AM To: Heohenbkaikher.Peter, Cc: McIntire, Ted Subject: RE: Sidewalk plowing Peter take . to fifteen hours the routes. You a�ohave to � havea�xtoe�ht\nchonuwohznn�viU um�»��vv�hav�had---''�xa ended \nra�vvh�h causes the you of ~ less �n�e.wet rnonaUx�e' |De �e"^�'^~---downbnne because of the age of consider �p� "''`~`'\r--�� nons�eUngthe�nneto�nioh.\N�ane�|�oaxpu //�ny".".� ch�teoontheb|mwer�topVgnnue/ the units. Mike From: McIntire, Ted Sent: Thursday, February 2U, 20083' 3:27 PM To: DcBrigard/Mike Cm: Hechenb\e|hner, Peter; Doyle, Tom Subject: FW: Sidewalk plowing Mikm, Please respond to Peter, Thank you. Ted Fromm: Hachanbleikner,Pater, * Sent: Thursdoy, February 28,20O81:4bRq To: McIntire, Ted Sm��ex�: Sidewalk plowing -^ � [\ �OH8 it take to plow each of the Sid8VVBik OU8StiOOf[OD0th8[�O8[dOf��8�8CtDl8O—�OVVDOUC DO8 '' ~` � routes for @ typical tO[D — 8DdVhGtiS8t«D\CB} StOFO