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639'INCOReading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner P e'
DATE: February 22, 2008
RE: February 26, 2008 Selectmen's Meeting
le) There are several items that I want to cover, but I specifically want the Board to be aware
of the correspondence from the Police Department regarding compliance checks on
liquor sales, the Police Department's correspondence from the Chief regarding the need
to maintain community policing grants, the tracking log for legal services and the
correspondence from RCTV. Action required under the RCTV request would be for the
Board to approve a waiver of Section 6.1 of the agreement between the Town of Reading
and the RCTV Board in order that the RCTV may pledge its assets on a loan to do fit up
for a new studio.
4a) The Board of Assessors would like to come in for a couple of minutes to talk about filling
the Appraiser's position. As you know, Dave Billard left to take a job in Andover. His
pay there is $10,000 - $12,000 higher than what he was making in Reading. The Board is
in the process of soliciting applicants for the job and may be back to the Board with a
request for additional funds.
4b) Frank Driscoll will be in with two Veterans who were not available at the Veteran's Day
Ceremony to receive recognition.
4c) The Town's new Animal Control Bylaw requires that anyone with four or more dogs
must be licensed as a noncommercial kennel. Resident Priscilla Walcott has asked for
some time to speak with the Board of Selectmen about her concerns. A copy of the
Animal Control Bylaw is attached. Section 5.6.2.2 is the section that deals with four or
more dogs.
4d) The Town Accountant will be in for her quarterly meeting. At the same time, I would
recommend that the Board reappoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant for a term
expiring March 31, 2009.
4e) Hearing - Retail Hours - The Board of Selectmen has received an application to allow
the Dunkin Donuts on West Street Mobil Station at 4 West Street to open at 5:00 a.m. A
copy of the complete application, Bylaw and Regulations are submitted. In addition, staff
has reviewed the operation of this site over the past six months (since a denial was issued
last July) and we have no problems with the operation at the site.
4f) Parking Regulations Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - As the Board may
remember, they delegated to the Town Manager the ability to establish parking rules and
regulations in the Birch Meadow area during the construction of the High School. The
time of those regulations has expired. The Police Department recommends continuation
of regulations on Birch Meadow Drive on both sides of the street from Oakland Road to
Arthur B Lord Drive, and on Oakland Road from Parkview to Longfellow Road. The
School Department has been noticed and in my discussion with the Superintendent of
Schools he concurs with the recommendations.
4g) Discussion MWRA Water Storage - Selectman Ben Tafoya asked to have this on an
agenda for the Board to discuss its advice to the MWRA with regard to water storage.
The MWRA made a presentation in January to the Board of Selectmen on proposed water
storage tanks at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 128, as well as upgrading several
of the interconnections between communities.
4h) When the Board of Selectmen approved the revisions to the Solid Waste Regulations, it
wanted to see a proposed redraft of the regulations. I have worked with Town staff,
including the DPW Director to draft revised regulations and a chart. Input from the
Board of Selectmen on this draft would be appreciated. Once we finalize the draft, then
we will have this on for a public hearing and adoption.
4i) The Board has previously seen this draft memo on a process for considering liquor
license approval for all alcoholic licenses in restaurants less than 100 seats. Please see
the attached memo and research that we have done. This is an Article before Town
Meeting on April 28, 2008 and we will need some direction from the Board as to whether
or not to continue to proceed with this matter.
4j) Comcast Cable TV License Renewal - I have had my first meeting with Comcast based
on this memo. We didn't get a chance to discuss this at your last meeting. I will proceed
based on this outline unless I receive other direction from the Board of Selectmen.
7a) Town Counsel will be in to review legal issues with the Board of Selectmen in Executive
Session. I will ask her to be present around 10:00 p.m.
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:08 PM
To: 'Rosemarie DeBenedetto'; Reading - Selectmen; Ben Selectman Tafoya
Cc: Schena, Paula; Kowalski, Carol
Subject: RE: Summit Towers Area Future Construction
Dear Rosemarie:
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.
Please see specific responses to your questions below from Pete Hechenbleikner, Town
Manager.
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. This would be March 11.
Thank you again for contacting the Board of Selectmen.
Ben Tafoya
Secretary
Reading Board of Selectmen
1/c Board of Selectmen
-----Original Message-----
From: Rosemarie DeBenedetto [mailto:mamadetto@yahoo.coml
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:47 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Ben Selectman Tafoya
Subject: Summit Towers Area Future Construction
Please advise:
1. Is it true that over 300 apartments are going to be built on land near Summit Towers,
Wakefield, Mass., at the end of South Street, which is minutes away from the approved 200+
apartments/assisted living/over 55 apartments/townhouses and offices on the Addison Wesley
site and even closer to the approved construction of a .new site for business space and a
restaurant seating 200),.on South Main Street? THERE HAS BEEN A PROPOSED 40B DEVELOPMENT
IN WAKEFIELD OFF OF SUMMIT DRIVE. THE PROPOSAL HAS BEEN "KICKING AROUND" FOR SEVERAL
YEARS AND I BELIEVE IS CURRENTLY BEFORE THE ZBA IN WAKEFIELD. THIS PROPOSAL IS ADJACENT
TO THE SUMMIT TOWERS, SUMMIT TERRACE, AND SUMMIT VILLAGE DEVELOPMENTS IN READING, AND IS A
SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE ADISON WESLEY PEARSON PROPERTY, AND ALS A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE
PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH AND MAIN STREETS WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR REDEVELOPMENT
FROM THE EXISTING 3 OFFICE BUILDINGS TO A NEW 30,000 SQUARE FOOR RETAIL BUILDING WHICH MAY
INCLUDE A RESTARAANT.
Wasn't the original restaurant seating proposal for 100 guests? Is there ample parking?
Where? I ASSUME YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE POSSIBLE RESTAURANT AT SOUTH AND MAIN STREETS.
IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPOSED AS 200 SEATS, AND THAT IS WHAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. THERE IS ADEQUATE PARKING ON THE SITE.
The traffic effect of all this construction, upon the southern section of Reading, will be
disastrous. WHILE WE HAVE NOT SEEN THE PROJECTIONS OF THE TRAFFIC FROM ANY WAKEFIELD
DEVELOPMENT, THE TRAFFIC STUDIES FOR THE ADDISON WESLEY PEARSON DEVELOPMENT AND THE RETAAL
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DEVELOPMENT HAVE BEEN VETTED AND ARE MANAGABLE WITH SOME IMPROVEMETNS TO THE ROADWAY
SYSTEM
Oh, yes, we are going to have two huge water towers too! Wow, what a change to this'area
of Reading. THE WATER TOWERS ARE AT THIS POINT A PROPOSAL. NOTHING IS FINALIZED YET.
REMEMBER THAT ADDISON WESLEY PEARSON HAS NOT BEEN IN USE FOR THE PAST 5+ YEARS, AND WHEN
IT WAS IN OPERATION A TRAFFIC DETAIL WAS REQUIRED AT SOUTH AND MAIN STREET.
2. Residents living in Archstone seems to have need of services from the Reading Police
Department almost every day according to reports in the Daily Chronicle.
Did the town negotiate for ample compensation? THE ARCHSTONE DEVELOPMENT WAS DEVELOPED AS
A 40B DEVELOPEMNT AND THE DEVELOPMENT PAYS TAXES LIKE ANY OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN THE
COMMUNITY. WHILE THE NEED THERE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES IS DOCUMENTED THROUGH THE
LOCAL NEWS, THE FACT THAT THE STREET MAINTENANCE, PLOWING, GARBAGE COLLECTION, AND STREET
LIGHTING ARE PRIVATELY FUNDED IS NOT SO DOCUMENTED. EVERY DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
HAS POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES.
I expect that completed construction at the Addison Wesley site will also strain the
resources of the Reading Police Department. Have the Addison Wesley owners agreed to
absorb these expenses? VERY DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY HAS POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES.
3. Recently there have been articles in the Boston Globe challenging the 40B ruling.
Will this affect the Addison Wesley proposal? PROBABLY NOT. PART OF THE ADDISON WESLEY
PEARSON PROJECT IS A 40R DEVELOPEMNT WHICH PROVIDES FOR SOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BUT WHICH
WILL ALSO INCLUDE PAYMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY - ALMOST $1 MILLION, PLUS THEY WILL OF COURSE
PAY THEIR PROPERTY TAXES.
Looking forward to your reply,
Rosemarie DeBenedetto
74 Haystack Road
Reading, Ma. 01867
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Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanager@d.reading.mams (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: February 22, 2008
RE: February 26, 2008 Selectmen's Meeting
I c) There are several items that I want to cover, but I specifically want the Board to be aware
of the correspondence from the Police Department regarding compliance checks on
liquor sales, the Police Department's correspondence from the Chief regarding the need
to maintain community policing grants, the tracking log for legal services and the
correspondence from RCTV. Action required under the RCTV request would be for the
Board to approve a waiver of Section 6.1 of the agreement between the Town of Reading
and the RCTV Board in order that the RCTV may pledge its assets on a loan to do fit up
for a new studio.
4a) The Board of Assessors would like to come in for a couple of minutes to talk about filling
the Appraiser's position. As you know, Dave Billard left to take a job in Andover. His
pay there is $10,000 - $12,000 higher than what he was making in Reading. The Board is
in the process of soliciting applicants for the job and may be back to the Board with a
request for additional funds.
4b) Frank Driscoll will be in with two Veterans who were not available at the Veteran's Day
Ceremony to receive recognition.
4c) ' The Town's new Animal Control Bylaw requires that anyone with four or more dogs
must be licensed as a noncommercial kennel. Resident Priscilla Walcott has asked for
some time to speak with the Board of Selectmen about her concerns. A copy of the
Animal Control Bylaw is attached. Section 5.6.2.2 is the section that deals with four or
more dogs.
4d) The Town Accountant will be in for her quarterly meeting. At the same time, I would
recommend that the Board reappoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant for a term
expiring March 31, 2009.
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READING POLICE DEPARTMENT ~ ~lvr
.15 Union Street ■ Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Emergency Only: 911 ■ All Other Calls: (781) 944-1212 ■ Fax: (781) 944-2893
Business Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Dear Business Owner:
Date
The Reading Police Department will begin to use compliance checks to enforce liquor sales laws in town.
We believe that helping you to avoid law violations, such as selling alcohol to underage people, will help
us to avoid the problems that come with underage drinking. It is less expensive and easier to prevent
youth access to alcohol than to investigate the motor vehicle crashes, fights, and other crime that
underage drinking promotes. Communities that have reduced the availability of alcohol to underage
drinkers have experienced fewer crashes and fewer crimes.
Underage young adults will come into your business during the next year to try to buy alcoholic
beverages. Police officers will be working with these youths. A criminal complaint will be filed at Woburn
District Court for staff caught selling alcohol to underage buyers. Businesses where sales to underage
buyers occur will be referred to the licensing authority for administrative action. Reports on compliance
check operations become public data under State law, meaning that the identity of businesses checked
and the outcome of each check can be obtained and published by the news media.
We want your staff to refuse alcohol sales to our underage buyers. We can offer the following tools to
help ensure that your staff knows the law:
■ In coordination with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA), "21 Proof Selling
Training" will be offered to all liquor licensee owners/employees in Reading. Police officers can also
provide short 10-15 minute trainings on fraudulent IDs as needed.
What else can you do?
■ Educate employees on the RCASA pledge agreed upon by local licensees.
■ Copies of the Valid ID book (photo examples of proper JDs) can be obtained from most alcohol
distributors or from commercial vendors including the Drivers License Guide Company (1-800 -227-
8827).
■ Contact your insurance company or alcohol distributor; they may provide training guides, signs, or
information on training programs available in your area.
Selling alcohol is a legitimate business that plays a valid role in our community. We pride ourselves in
being a friendly and pro-active police department. Selling alcohol is a privilege that has very specific
responsibilities attached to it. We only ask that you fulfill those responsibilities. This is our request for
cooperation in a necessary effort by our community to reduce the availability of alcohol to our youth. Work
with us to ensure your business is in compliance with underage sales laws. If you would like further
information, please call Erica McNamara, RCASA Director @781.942.6793 or Lt. Det Dick Robbins
@781.942.6757.
Sincerely:
Lt. Det. Richard W. Robbins
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dal OFFICE OF TBE F
15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Janw W. Cormier Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781-944-1212 Fax: 781-944-2893
Chief of Police E-Mail: JCormier@ci.readmg.ma.us
February 20, 2008
Representative Bradley Jones, Jr.
State House, Room 124
Boston, MA 02133
Dear Representative Jones:
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding Community Policing Grant
allocations in the Governor's budget for FY09. My understanding is Governor Patrick
has proposed to change the method of calculation relating to how Community Policing
Grant money is distributed. I cannot voice strongly enough that the potential impact of
this calculation, which the net effect would be to reduce or eliminate Community
Policing Grant money to our community, would be devastating to a community like
Reading.
From my review of the proposal from the Governors budget, the method of calculation
would be very favorable to larger urban communities with high crime rates. Smaller
communities, the majority of the State, would ultimately have their Grant money reduced
or eliminated. Smaller communities utilize these fiends to stay ahead of the crime rates,
and offer programs and assistance that allow us not to become high crime areas. An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
These funds have allowed Departments such as Reading to assist their communities in
working towards achieving various goals, by empowering Police Departments to
continue to develop their own comprehensive community policing strategies tailored to
meet the unique and constantly changing needs of their individual communities.
Cities and towns within the Commonwealth have had the availability of these funds for
their communities for the past decade. We have been able to provide our communities
and Departments with equipment, programs and training essential to combating crime,
drugs, school violence, terrorism issues, traffic issues, while furthering the philosophy of
community based policing. The funding allows Departments to continue, on a yearly
basis, to renew their commitment to achieving the highest level of professionalism,
service to the community, and have a positive impact on quality of life issues.
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The proposed formula contained in the Governors budget would potentially severely limit
or eliminate my Departments' ability to provide initiatives and advanced police trainings
in areas such as domestic violence, alcohol, school violence, elderly protection, anti auto-
theft and Rape Aggression Defense Classes, just to mention a few. The reduction or
elimination of these funds would also impact my ability to provide vital enhanced
technical and investigative training to police personnel in the ever changing and
challenging areas of cyber crime, identity theft, crime. analysis and terrorism as well as
the constant professional pursuit of Police Accreditation.
Thank you for your support. I am going to be away during the annual Reading
Legislative breakfast meeting, but Lt. Michael Cloonan will be at the meeting in my place
and is well versed in the concerns we have in this area.
Sincerely,
Chief James W. Connier
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TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2008
Monthlv
Hours
$
Month
Monthlv
Monthlv
Hours
Cumulative
Available
Monthiv
Monthlv
Cumulative
Available
Hours
Hours
Used vs
+i-
Remainder
1
$
Cost
Remainder
Allocated
Used
Allocated
of 1/2 near
Allocated
Used
1/2 Year
July
49.0
70.3
21.30
21.30
223.70
$6,.667
$9,522
$9,522
$30,480
August
49.0
20.9
(28.10)
(6.80)
202.8
$6,667
$2,885
$12,407
$27,595
September
49.0
47.3
(1.70)
(8.50)
155.5
$6,667
$6,399
$18,806
$21,196
October
49.0
26
(23.00)
(31.50)
129.50
$6,667
$3,510
$22,316
$17,686
November
49.0
48.8
(0.20)
(31.70)
80.70
$6,667
$6,588
$28,904
$11,098
December
49.0
53
4.00
(27.70)
27.70
$6,667
$7,176
$36,680
$3,922
294.00
266.3
27.70
0.00
$40,002
$36,080
$36,080
$3,922
January
49.0
22.4
26.60
(54.30)
54.30
$6,667
$3,024
$39,104
$40,900
February
49.0
$6,667
March
49.0
$6,667
April
49.0
$6,667
May
49.0
$6,667
June
49.0
$6,667
Subtotal
294
22.4
$40,002
$3,024
Total
588.00
288.7
-1.1
$80,004
$39,104
$40,9001
Note - monthly amount used is gross and does not reflect portions of expenses allocated to enterprise accountsexpense
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Reading Community TV
224 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
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February 21, 2008
Peter Hechenbleikner,
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Town Manager
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Peter,
As you know, RCTV's lease of 224 Ash Street facility expires in November 2008. As a re-
sult, we have been reviewing our options for a new studio location in Reading. As part of
this review, Phil Rushworth and I have been working with Reading Co-Operative Bank to
determine the requirements for a construction loan to build out a studio in a new location.
An issue uncovered relates to Section 6.1 "Assets" from RCN's contract with the Town of
Reading which prohibits RCTV from pledging assets for debt authorization. We would ap-
preciate your assistance in obtaining relief from this requirement so that we will be able to
obtain the necessary funding to construct the new studio once an appropriate location has
been secured.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely, r
John Surette
President, RCN Board of Directors
cc: RCN Board
Phil Rushworth, Executive Director
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF READING AND RCTV,
DESIGNATING RCTV AS THE
COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION
This agreement dated this 22 day of April 2005, by and between the Town of Reading
with it's offices at Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading Massachusetts (the "Town"),
and RCTV , through it's Board of Directors, with it's offices at 224 Ash Street, Reading
Massachusetts ("RCTV"), who agree as follows:
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, the parties agree
as follows:
1 DesiLynation of Communitv Access Corporation
RCTV is her designated by the Town as Reading's Community Access
Corporation.. By virtue of this agreement RCTV is the designated P.E.G.
(Public, Education, and Government) Access Corporation for the Town of
Reading, MA.
2 Agreement Period
2.1. Agreement Period - The initial Agreement period between the Town of
Reading and RCTV shall expire on November. 23, 2008, coterminous with the
expiration of the franchise agreement between the Town of Reading and Comcast
or it's successors and assigns. Following it's expiration, the Agreement may be
extended at the sole option of the Town for a period of up to six months after the
expiration of the franchise agreement with Comcast, under the same terms and
conditions of this initial Agreement or such terms and conditions as mutually
agreed upon. During the six-month period of extension, the Agreement may be
terminated by the Town at any time with thirty (30) days notice to RCTV. If
funding from Comcast or its successors and assigns is decreased, service may be
diminished.
3 Performance Review
3.1. Performance Review - No earlier than Jan. I" and no later than March Ist of
each year, beginning January 1, 2005, an annual review of RCTV's technical
perfonnance will be conducted by the Reading Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee ("TTAC"). The results of this evaluation shall be presented by
TTAC at a joint meeting of the Reading Board of Selectmen and the RCTV Board of
Directors. The performance of RCTV will be measured using conformance with respect
to all aspects of this Agreement, accomplishment of prior year's goals, and establishment
of goals for the next year. A written report of the review shall be completed within sixty
days of the completion of the review, and will be filed with the Towel Clerk's office.
3.2. If the incumbent community Access Corporation (RCTV) is in material
breach of tenns of this Agreement and the service level agreement„ the Board of
Selectmen may remove RCTV as the designated local access provider.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF READING AND RCTV RE COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION
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4 Budeet and Audit
441. BudLyet - 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 Comcast 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 Comcast 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
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6.2. Separate accountine of assets. RCTV shall keep such assets acquired as
described in section' 6.1 of this Agreement separate from assets acquired from
other sources. A listing of the assets segregated as described above shall be
submitted to the Board of Selectmen at the same time as the annual operating
budget is submitted.
6.3 Assets acquired through donation. Any assets acquired by RCTV
through donation or otherwise from sources other than through the cable TV
franchisee as outlined above, are not subject to the prohibitions in paragraph 6.1.
Further, if upon the donation of assets another method of disposition other than
that outlined in paragraph 6.4. is specified, then such method of disposition shall
control.
6.4. Disposition of assets. RCTV shall include in it's bylaws language that
provides that upon tennination (including expiration of this Agreement) of the
agreement between the Town of Reading and RCTV, or upon dissolution of
RCTV for whatever reason, that all assets remaining under the control of the
RCTV Board of Directors shall be assigned to a successor community access
corporation designated by the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with existing
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In absence of such a designated
community access corporation, within 1 month of termination and/or dissolution,
the assets will become the property of the Town of Reading.
7 Dutv of RCTV to Televise Meetings
7.1. Requirement for coverage. At a minimum, RCTV shall cover all
Reading Board of Selectmen, Reading School Committee, and Reading Town
Meetings live when technically possible. Other requested government meetings
shall be taped with support of sponsors,'to cover costs.
7`2. The Town of Reading shall inform RCTV in advance of all meeting
schedules for the bodies identified in paragraph 7.1 in writing.
773. Reservation or checkout of equipment for events covered by volunteers
will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
8 Town's Obligations
81. The Town of Reading shall have the following obligations to RCTV for
the teen of this Agreement:
8.1.1. 'Money designated in the Cable contract for local access will be delivered
to RCTV in the most expeditious manner possible.
8.1.2. The Board of Selectmen will provide feedback from the annual review in
writing, as provided in section 3.1 of this agreement.
8.1.3. The Board of Selectmen will provide timely notification of issues or
problems as they arise, so that RCTV may address these issues or
problems prior to their annual performance evaluation.
8.1.4. The Board of Selectmen will provide RCTV advocacy with the cable
provider, on issues related to the community access corporation.
8.1.5. The Town of Reading will provide RCTV with necessary infonnation on
government meetings and bulletin board communication in writing in a
timely manner.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF READING AND RCTV RE COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION
4/22/05
8.1.6. The Town of Reading may require live coverage only where there is I-
loop availability.
8.1.7. The Board of Selectmen will pursue additional funding for RCTV on a
best-effort basis.
9 Trainine and Instruction
9.1. Studio Traininf. Each quarter RCTV shall offer and run not less than one basic
PEG Access education course for training members and the public in basic TV
production. Said course is a pre-requisite of all other courses. In addition, at a
minimum RCTV shall offer and run each quarter, in addition to the Basic PEG
course, training courses in the areas of camera operation, lighting, sound
production, editing, directing, on-air talent, television production, and others as
needed. A minimum of two of these courses shall be offered each quarter.
If more than three courses as specified herein are requested by the members or the
public, and the classes can be adequately populated (more than two individuals),
RCTV shall make a good faith effort to provide this additional training.
9.2. School Svstem Instruction. Separate from training as required in
paragraph9.1, RCTV will provide an instructor to teach a minimum of one course
per year at Reading Memorial High School, or other Reading school if mutually
agreed upon by RCTV and the School Department. The Reading School
Department shall provide an adequate classroom for providing said instruction.
The time of the class shall be mutually agreed upon by both parties: however said
class shall be conducted during nonnal class times on a repetitive schedule (same
class time each day). The object of the course shall range from teaching the
technical aspects of camera operation to production of television grade programs
(at a quality level to air on the local PEG access station). A minimum of two
weeks prior to the start of the course, the instructor shall develop a curriculum
guide and submit it to the principal or appropriate authority for approval.
The curriculum shall be developed and may be revised on an as needed basis for
the School Department and RCTV's needs. Said curriculum may include all
aspects of television production from camera operation, lighting, sound
production, editing, directing, on-air talent, and television production. The
curriculum guide shall be updated annually to keep up with changes in the
industry, technology, and methodologies and also to reflect support for the
mission and expectations of Reading Memorial High School.
If a basic training class is run one semester and the students who took the course
would like a more advanced class, said class shall be provided as mutually agreed
upon by the School Department and RCTV. There shall be agreement on a
minimum and maximum number of students per class. RCTV will make a good
faith effort to provide an instructor for additional classes.
10 Law and Covvrieht
RCTV shall abide by all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the United
States of America, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of
Reading, including those related to copyright law. The parties recognize that
RCTV has the obligation to broadcast programming that is not produced by
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RCTV. Therefore, RCTV shall not be held responsible for violations of copyright
law for programming that it has not produced.
11 Dutv to broadcast
All shows produced at RCTV shall be allowed to be shown on the local cable
stations at least once.
12 Insurance
12.1 Proof of Insurance. Within five days after the award of this contract, and
prior to the commencement of any work activity, RCTV shall submit to the Town
Manager of the Town of Reading certificates of insurance clearly stating that the
insurance policies required in the following paragraphs have been issued to RCTV.
The certificate must be in a standard insurance form by a company licensed to do
business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and shall be in a form satisfactory
to the Town Manager. For the duration of this contract, evidence of such coverage
shall be filed with the Town Manager. Liability policies shall name, in addition to
any other, the Town as an additional insured.
12.2 Workers Compensation. RCTV shall, before commencing the contract,
provide insurance for the payment of compensation, and the ftimishing of other
benefits, as required by Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 to all persons
employed under the contract, and shall continue such insurance in force and effect
during the term thereof. Statutory limits shall apply.
12.3 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. RCTV shall carry Public
Liability Insurance with an insurance. company satisfactory to the Town so as to
save the Town harmless from any and all claims for damages arising out of bodily
injury or destruction of property caused by accident resulting from the use of
implements, equipment or labor used in the performance of this agreement or
from any neglect, default or omission or want of proper care or misconduct on the
part of RCTV, its employees, agents or subcontractors in its employ during the
execution of the work. Minimum coverage shall be as follows:
12.3.1 Liability for bodily iniurv. includiniz accidental death: The following
minimum limits shall apply:
$500,000 for any one person. Subject to the limit for each person.
$1,000,000 on account of one accident.
12.3.2 Liability for moUerty damage. The following minimum limits shall
apply:
$1,000,000 on account of any one accident
$1,000,000 on account of all accidents.
12.3.3 Automobile Liability Insurance. In the event that RCTV owns or
leases a vehicle, it shall procure and maintain, during the life of this contract,
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, including all owned, non-
owned, and hired automobiles, covering bodily injury, including accidental
death, with limits of $1,000,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence and
property damage insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
12.4 Notice of Cancellation RCTV shall not cancel, change or revise any. insurance
relating to this contract without at least 30 days prior written notice to the Town
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Manager. Prior to the effective date of such cancellation, RCTV shall take out new
insurance to cover the policies so canceled and shall provide certificates stating that
such insurance is in effect.
12,5 The Town shall be named as the loss payee for all damaged or lost
equipment that is owned by the Town of Reading.
13 Indemnification
13.1 RCTV agrees to save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town of
Reading against any and all suits, claims, or liabilities of every name, nature or
description arising out of or in consequence of the acts of its agents, servants or
employees, in the performance of the obligations under this Agreement or by reason
of its failure to fully comply with the terms of this Agreement, such indemnity to run
to the Town's officers, agents and employees.
RCTV is at all times an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the
Town. No act of commission or omission by either party shall make the other a
principal, agent, joint venture, partner or employee of the other.
13.2 Subject to the limitations of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 258 and
any other legal limitation, the Town will hold RCTV harmless and will indemnify
RCTV against any loss, claim, damage or liability arising out of or resulting from
the acts of the Town's agents, servants, or employees in perfonnance of its
obligations under this agreement.
14 Non-assignment
14.1 Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein shall be assigned,
transferred, or sub-contracted by RCTV, except as expressly authorized in
writing by the Town through its Board of Selectmen, which consent may
be withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of the Town.
Dated this 22 day of April 2005
For the Board of Selectmen for RCTV
Town Manager President
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF READING AND RCTV RE COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION
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RMLD CO)
Reading Municipal Light Department
RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS
230 Ash Street
P.O. Box 150
Reading, MA 01867-0250
Tel: (781) 944-1340
Fax: (781) 942-2409
Web: www.rmld.com
February 22, 2008
Mr. Patrick Schettini, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Schettini:
Re: Change a Light, Change the World
29$ FEB 22 AM 10* 58
This year Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is volunteering to help preserve
our country's energy resources and joining Americans nationwide in the fight against
global warning by encouraging its customers to change at least one light at home to one
that has earned the government's ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency.
We think the best way to reach families is through their children who learn about
programs at school. RMLD has invited the elementary school children of Reading,
Wilmington, Lynnfield and North Reading to keep energy-savings a priority and to play
an additional, vital role in helping fight global warming by committing to change at least
one light at home to an energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL).
We have written to each elementary school principal asking for their students'
participation to encourage their parents to take the online ENERGY STAR Change a
Light Pledge by:
• Simply logging on to www.rmld.com,
• Clicking the scroll bar ENERGYSTAR's Change a Light, Change the World,
(links to www.eneravstar.aov/chanaealiaht),
• Selecting the town and school name (example: Reading - Barrows School)
and helping to demonstrate that RMLD families are a significant part of this
vital national movement.
This program will coincide with Earth Day activities. We will provide the schools with
fliers to send home with the students informing their parents about the campaign, pending
approval by you.
11ML
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RMLDOO-
Reading Municipal Light Department
RELIABLE POWER FOR GENERATIONS
230 Ash Street, P.O. Box 150
Reading, MA 01867-0250
The students' participation in this program earns them the opportunity to win a $2,000
RMLD grant to make energy efficient improvements to their school. The school with the
highest percentage of pledgers in each town will win the $2,000 grant and work with
RMLD's Energy Services Department who will advise on where improvements should be
made.
We have set goals for each of the schools to reach 50%0 of their student enrollment. For
example, Barrows has 407 students - the goal will be 204 pledges.
I have asked the principals to respond by March 4 to let us know if they wish to
participate.
Very truly yours,
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Gottwald
Co Relatio
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781-942-419
1.''~ cc: Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
39lINCOReading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: February 22, 2008
RE: February 26, 2008 Selectmen's Meeting
I c) There are several items that I want to cover, but I specifically want the Board to be aware
of the correspondence from the Police Department regarding compliance checks on
liquor sales, the Police Department's correspondence from the Chief regarding the need
to maintain community policing grants, the tracking log for legal services and the
correspondence from RCTV. Action required under the RCTV request would be for the
Board to approve a waiver of Section 6.1 of the agreement"between the Town of Reading
and the RCTV Board in order that the RCTV may pledge its assets on a loan to do fit up
for a new studio.
4a) The Board of Assessors would like to come in for a couple of minutes to talk about filling
the Appraiser's position. As you know, Dave Billard left to take a job in Andover. His
pay there is $10,000 - $12,000 higher than what he was making in Reading. The Board is
in the process of soliciting applicants for the job and may be back to the Board with a
request for additional funds.
4b) Frank Driscoll will be in with two Veterans who were not available at the Veteran's Day
Ceremony to receive recognition.
4c) The Town's new Animal Control Bylaw requires that anyone with four or more dogs
must be licensed as a noncommercial kennel. Resident Priscilla Walcott has asked for
some time to speak with the Board of Selectmen about her concerns. A copy of the
Animal Control Bylaw is attached. Section 5.6.2.2 is the section that deals with four or
more dogs.
4d) The Town Accountant will be in for her quarterly meeting. At the same time, I would
recommend that the Board reappoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant for a term
expiring March 31, 2009.
a.l
TOWN
N. READING
STONEHAM
READING
BELMONT
DANVERS
WAKEFIELD
N.ANDOVER
BEVERLY
r
OVER 7 YEARS
ASSESSOR PER
VENDOR
INTERIM
3RD YEAR
CYCLICAL CYCLICAL
PP
PP
TOTAL
PER
TOTAL
PER
VENDOR
PRCL
SALARY
PRCL
SOFTWARE VENDOR
REVAL FEE REVAL
BY YEAR
STAFF
ANNUAL
REVAL
BOA
INTERIM
PARCEL REVAL
PARCEL
CAMA
5600
58,000
10.36
1,800
IN HOUSE
IN HOUSE
200,000
28,571
0
5,000
5,000
10,000
103,371
18.46
SAME
18.46
PATRIOT
8300
62,700
7.55
7,500
3,200
15,000
300,000
42,857
0
5,000
5,000
3,600
124,857
15.04
136,657
16.46
CAMA
8700
73,200
8.41
1,800
IN HOUSE
IN HOUSE
40,000
5,714
64,928
0
3,000
0
145,642
16.74
148,642
17.09
WIN
8800
86,000
9.77
75,800
IN ANNUAL
IN ANNUAL
IN ANNUALIN ANNUAL
54,000
6,500
6,500
7,500
229,800
26.11
SAME
26.11
PATRIOT
9357
79,500
8.50
7,500
3,200
8,000
168,000
24,000
55,500
5,000
5,000
2,500
177,200
18.94
182,000
19.45
PATRIOT
9600
72,000
7.50
7,500
3,200
15,000
500,000
71,429
47,000
5,000
5,000
0
206,129
21.47
229,833
23.94
CAMA
10212
72,500
7.10
51,800
IN HOUSE
IN HOUSE
IN HOUSE IN HOUSE
38,000
0
3,000
10,800
173,100
16.95
176,100
17.24
PATRIOT
12832
76,000
5.92
7,500
6,400
12,000
500,000
71,429
52,000
0
3,000
10,000
223,329
17.40
231,929
. 18.07
AVG
18.89
AVG
19.60
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner f
DATE: February 22, 2008
RE: February 26, 2008 Selectmen's Meeting
lc) There are several items that I want to cover, but I specifically want the Board to be aware
of the correspondence from the Police Department regarding compliance checks on
liquor sales, the Police Department's correspondence from the Chief regarding the need
to maintain community policing grants, the tracking log for legal services and the
correspondence from RCTV. Action required under the RCTV request would be for the
Board to approve a waiver of Section 6.1 of the agreement between the Town of Reading
and the RCTV Board in order that the RCTV may pledge its assets on a loan to do fit up
for a new studio.
4a) The Board of Assessors would like to come in for a couple of minutes to talk about filling
the Appraiser's position. As you know, Dave Billard left to take a job in Andover. His
pay there is $10,000 - $12,000 higher than what he was making in Reading. The Board is
in the process of soliciting applicants for the job and may be back to the Board with a
request for additional funds.
4b) Frank Driscoll will be in with two Veterans who were not available at the Veteran's Day
Ceremony to receive recognition.
''4c) The Town's new Animal Control Bylaw requires that anyone with four or more dogs
must be licensed as a noncommercial kennel. Resident Priscilla Walcott has asked for
some time to speak with the Board, of Selectmen about her concerns. A copy of the
Animal Control Bylaw is attached. Section 5.6.2.2 is the section that deals with four or
more dogs.
4d) The Town Accountant will be in for her quarterly meeting. At the same time, I would
recommend that the Board reappoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant for a term
expiring March 31; 2009.
qCJ
(a) Display a Town-issued photo identification badge on the outside
of their person; and
(b) First examine whether there is a notice posted s ng that no
solicitors are welcome. If such notice is esent, then the
solicitor or canvasser sZnd d peacefully depart
from the premises; and
(c) Any solicitor or canvad entrance to any
residence, whether inv immediately and
peacefully depart from quested to do so by
the occupant.
5.5.9.7 Was not approyerd by the Attorney General.
5.5.9.8 Penaltvfor Violations
Any olicitor or canvasser who violates any provision of this section
11 be punishable in accordance with Section 1.5 of the Town of
Reading General Bylaws.
5.6 Animal Control
5.6.1 Definitions
As used in this bylaw, the following words and terms have the following
meanings:
5.6.1.1 ACO: The Animal Control Officer.
5.6.1.2 Banishment: An order by the Animal Control Appeals
Committee (ACAC) that a vicious dog may no longer reside
or visit in the Town of Reading.
5.6.1.3 Destruction: An order by the Animal Control Appeals
Committee (ACAC) that a vicious dog be destroyed in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140,
and Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals guidelines.
5.6.1.4 Effective Voice Control: To be under effective voice control,
the animal must be within the keeper's sight and the keeper
must be carrying a leash and the animal must refrain from
illegal activities.
5.6.1.5 Keeper: Any person having charge of an animal within the
Town of Reading, including but not limited to the animal's
owner, dog walkers, dog sitters, members of the animal
owner's household or family.
5.6.1.6 Kennel: Four or more dogs, six months of age or older, kept
on a single property, whether for breeding, sale, training,
hunting, companionship or any other purpose.
5.6.1.7 Kennel License: A special license issued to a kennel, which
allows payment of a single fee covering all dogs in the kennel;
General Bylaws 42 Amended through July 2007 qC2,
with the kennel license, the kennel owner receives a special
kennel tag for each dog in the kennel.
5.6.1.8 License: A dog's registration, evidenced by a tag issued
annually by the Town Cleric to the owner of each dog residing
in Reading and worn by the dog securely fixed to its collar or
harness.
5.6.1.9 License, Transfer: The registration issued, to a dog already
licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction, after the dog moves into
the Town of Reading.
5.6.1.10 License Period: Annually, from January 1 through December
31.
5.6.1.11 'Muzzling: Using a device that fits over a dog's mouth and
prevents it from biting, but that does not cause any injury or
interfere with the vision or respiration of the dog that wears it.
5.6.1.12 Nuisance Animal: An animal that repeatedly violates Section
5.6.3 of this bylaw.
5.6.1.13 Permanent Restraint: An order issued by the Animal Control
Appeals Committee under Section 5.6.5.3, requiring a vicious
dog's keeper to restrain it.
5.6.1.14 Restraint: Limiting, restricting, or keeping an animal under
control by means of a physical barrier (e.g., a leash,
substantial chain or line, visible or invisible fence).
5.6.1.15 Running at Large: A dog is running at large if it is not on
the private property of its keeper, or on,private property with
the express permission of that property's owner, or on a leash,
or under effective voice control (i.e., within the keeper's sight
and the keeper is carrying a leash).
5.6.1.16 Temporary Restraint: An order issued by the ACO under
Section 5.6.3.2(4), requiring the dog's keeper to restrain a
nuisance dog or suspected vicious dog for 30 days.
5.6.1.17 Vicious Dog: A dog that, without provocation, bites a human
being or kills or maims a domestic animal without
provocation.
5.6.1.18 Any word or tern defined in Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 140, Section 136A, and not otherwise defined here, is
incorporated by reference.
5.6.2 Vaccination. Licensing and Fees
5.6.2.1 Three or fewer dogs:
5.6.2.1.1 License and vaccination requirements. All dogs six
months and older, while residing in the Town of
Reading, must have a license. To obtain or renew the
license, each dog owner must annually present proof of
a current rabies vaccination. When a veterinarian
determines that vaccination is inadvisable, the owner
may present a veterinarian's certificate exempting an old
or sick dog from vaccination for a stated period of time.
General Bylaws 43 Amended through July 2007 ~1
5.6.2.1.2 New Dogs: Within 30 days of acquiring a dog six months
of age or older, each dog owner in Reading must present
proof of that dog's current rabies vaccination and obtain
a license and dog tag from the Town Clerk.
5.6.2.1.3 New Puppies: Within six months of a puppy being born,
each dog owner in Reading must present proof of that
puppy's current rabies vaccination and obtain a license
and dog tag from the Town Clerk.
5.6.2.1.4 New Residents: A new resident who owns a dog six
months of age or older must license it within 30 days
after moving into Reading. The Town Clerk will issue
each dog a transfer license, upon the owner's surrender
of a current license from another U.S. jurisdiction and
proof of current rabies vaccination. The transfer license
is valid until the next regular licensing period.
5.6.2.1.5 Lost Tags/Replacement Tags. Dog owners must replace a
lost tag within three business days of the loss, by
obtaining a replacement tag from the Town Clerk.
5.6.2.1.6 Tag exemptions for dog events and medical reasons:
(1) A dog while actually participating in an official dog
sporting or dog fancy event (if the event sponsors
do not allow participants to wear tags) is exempt
from the requirement that its license tag be affixed
to its collar, provided its keeper has the tag at the
event and available for inspection by the ACO.
(2) When a veterinarian determines that a dog cannot
wear a collar for medical reasons, the dog is exempt
until it recovers from the requirement that its license
tag be affixed to its collar, provided its keeper has
the tag in his or her possession and available for
inspection by the ACO.
5.6.2.1.7 Annual Renewal. Dog owners must renew each dog
license annually. The annual licensing period runs from
January 1 through December 31.
5.6.2.1.8 License Due Date/Late Fee. The application form for
obtaining, renewing or transferring a license shall be
available to each household no later than December 31st
each year. Dog owners must return forms and fees to the
Clerk by March 31st (or the first business day thereafter,
if March 31st falls on Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday).
Any license renewed after this date is overdue, and the
owner must pay a late fee as determined by the Board of
General Bylaws 44 Amended through July 2007 q G q
Selectmen in addition to the license renewal fee. The
overdue license fee and the late fee may be added to the
owner's tax bill or may be recovered through the
imposition of a municipal charges lien on any property
standing in the name of the dog owner, pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 58.
5.6.2.1.9 License Fees. The fees for licensing each dog shall be
determined by the Board of Selectmen. The fees shall
differentiate between neutered or spayed dogs, and not
neutered or non-spayed dogs. The fee for neutered or
spayed dogs shall be less than the fee for non- neutered or
non-spayed dogs.
5.6.2.2 Four or more dogs: '
5.6.2.2.1 License and vaccination requirements. Anyone who owns or
boards four or more dogs within the Town of Reading must
apply for and obtain a kennel license from the Town Clerk.
(This requirement shall not apply to medical boarding by any
licensed veterinarian practicing in the Town of Reading.) To
obtain or renew the license, the kennel licensee who is also
the owner of the dogs must present proof of current rabies
vaccinations for each dog in the kennel older than six
months. When it is off the kennel property, each dog in the
kennel must wear a kennel tag, issued by the Town Cleric,
affixed to its collar or harness. Kennel licensees who offer
temporary boarding services must obtain valid proof that
each dog in the kennel that is older than 6 months has
received a current rabies vaccination which proof must be
maintained in accordance with 5.6.2.2.4(6) herein.
5.6.2.2.2 New Dogs and New Puppies. The kennel licensee who is also
the owner of the dogs must report to the Town Clerk each
new dog in the kennel within 30 days of its acquisition, show
proof of current vaccination, and obtain a kennel tag for that
dog. The kennel licensee must show proof of current
vaccination and obtain a tag for each puppy when it reaches
six months old.
5.6.2.2.3 Inspection Process. Before the Town Clerk can issue the
kennel license, the Health Division Animal Inspector must
inspect the proposed kennel, file a .report on the inspection,
and favorably recommend that the kemlel meets all the
following requirements:
(1) The location of the kennel is appropriate for housing
multiple dogs.
(2) The location of the kennel on the property will have no
significant adverse effect on the peace and quiet or
sanitary conditions of the neighborhood.
General Bylaws 45 Amended through July 2007 C,
(3) The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising
dogs no closer than 20 feet to any lot line.
(4) The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising
dogs is no closer than 50 feet to any existing dwelling
on an abutting lot.
(5) The kennel will be operating in a safe, sanitary and
humane condition.
(6) Records of the numbers and identities of the dogs are
.properly kept.
(7) The operation of the kennel will be consistent with the
health and safety of the dogs and of the neighbors.
5.6.2.2.4 Periodic Inspections. Before a kennel license is renewed, and
at any time they believe it necessary, the ACO and/or the
Health Division may inspect any kennel. If the ACO or the
Health Division determine that it is not being maintained in a
safe, sanitary arid-humane condition, or if the kennel records
on the numbers and identities of the dogs are not properly
kept, the ACO will report the violations to the Animal
Control Appeals Committee (ACAC) for a hearing on
whether to impose fines or revoke the kennel license.
5.6.2.2.5 Kennel Review Hearings. Within seven business days after
receiving the ACO's report of violations, the ACAC will
notify all interested parties of a public hearing to be held
within 14 days after the notice date. Within seven business
days after the public hearing, the ACAC shall either revoke
the kennel license, suspend the kennel license, order
compliance, or otherwise regulate the kenuiel.
(1) Any person maintaining a kennel after the kennel license
has been denied, revoked or suspended will be subject to
the penalties in Section 5.6.7 of this bylaw.
5.6.2.2.6 Annual Renewal. Each kerniel licensee must renew the license
annually at the Town Clerk's Office. The annual licensing
period runs from January 1 to December 31.
5.6.2.2.7 License Due Date. Kennel license renewal forms will be sent
to each licensed kennel no later than December 1 each year.
Kennel licensees must return forms and fees to the Town
Cleric by January 15 (or the first business day thereafter, if the
15th falls on Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday). Failure to
pay on time will result in a late fee, due in addition to the
license fee. The overdue license fee and the late fee may be
added to the licensee's tax bill or may be recovered through
the imposition of a municipal charges lien on any property
standing in the name of the kennel licensee, pursuant to
General Bylaws 46 Amended through July 2007 L4
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 58. Nothing
in this bylaw shall prevent or abrogate the Board of Health's
authority to license and inspect kennels in the Town of
Reading.
5.6.2.2.8 Fees. The fees for licensing each kennel shall be established
by the Board of Selectmen.
5.6.2.2.9 Incorporation. The following provisions of Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 140 are expressly incorporated herein:
Section 137B - Sale or other delivery of unlicensed dog by
kennel licensee; Section 137D - Licensee convicted of
violation of statutes relating to offenses against animals; and
Section 138A - hnportation of dogs and cats for commercial
resale, etc.
5.6.3 Conduct of Animals
5.6.3.1 Endangering Safety. No animal keeper shall allow its animal to bite,
menace or threaten, all without provocation, so as to endanger the
safety of any person. This section is not meant to preclude an animal
from acting as a watchdog on its keeper's property.
5.6.3.2 Disturbing the Peace. No animal keeper shall allow the animal to
disturb the peace of any neighborhood by malting excessive noise
without provocation. Noise is excessive if it is uninterrupted
barking, yelping, whining, or howling for a period of time exceeding
15 minutes. This section is not meant to preclude a dog from acting
as a watchdog on its keeper's property.
5.6.3.3 Damaging Property. No animal keeper shall allow the animal to
damage public or private property or realty.
5.6.3.4 Running at Large. When not -on the private property of its keeper, or
on private property with the express permission of that property's
owner, an animal must be on a leash or may be under effective voice
control in locations noted below. To be under effective voice control,
the animal must be within the keeper's sight and the keeper must be
carrying a leash.
(1) Voice Control (in place of leash control) allowed. A dog may be
under voice control when within the Town Forest or on
Conservation lands.
(2) Public Gatherings - Leash control Only. An animal may be at
any public gathering not otherwise specified in this bylaw only
if it is on a six-foot or shorter leash and the animal must refrain
from illegal activities.
General Bylaws 47 Amended through July 2007 1,
(3) School Grounds - Animals not allowed during school/leash
control only at other times. Unless the school Principal gives
permission in advance, no animal may be on school grounds
from 30 minutes before classes begin until 30 minutes after
classes end. At all other times, the animal may be on school
grounds only if it is on a six-foot or shorter leash. An animal is
not violating this prohibition if it remains within a vehicle.
(4) Exception for Assistance Animals (service animals). Section
5.6.3.4 does not apply to any properly trained assistance animal
or service animal while performing its duties.
5.6.3.5 Chasing. No animal keeper shall allow the animal to chase a
person, motor-powered vehicle, human-powered vehicle, or animal
drawing or carrying a person.
5.6.3.6 Dog Litter. Every dog keeper is responsible for expeditiously
removing any dog feces the dog deposits anywhere except on its
keeper's private property, on other private property with the
property owner's permission. This provision does not apply to any
assistance dog or service dog while it is performing its duties.
5.6.4 Animal Control Officer
5.6.4.1 Appointment. The Town Manager shall appoint an Animal Control
Officer (ACO) under the provisions of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 140, Sections 151 and 151A to carry out the provi-
sions of this bylaw and to perform such, other duties and
responsibilities as the Town Manager or his designee may
determine.
5.6.4.2 Duties. The ACO's duties shall include but not be limited to the
following:
(1) Enforcement of the Town of Reading Animal Control Bylaws
and relevant State regulations.
(2) Explanation of bylaw violations.
(3) Notification to the owner of unlicensed dogs.
(4) Issuance of Temporary restraint orders. The ACO shall issue an
order of temporary restraint to the keeper of any animal that is a
nuisance or that is awaiting a decision under Section 5.6.6 as to
whether it is vicious. An order of temporary restraint is an order
that the animal must be confined to its keeper's property when
not on a 6-foot or shorter leash or may be ordered to be
sheltered at a local kennel or veterinarian facility at the animal
owner's expense; muzzling will be at the ACO's discretion. It
shall be in force for no more than 30 days unless the ACO
General Bylaws 48 Amended through July 2007 LI L,_9
renews it in writing for subsequent 30-day periods. The ACO
shall rescind or stop renewing the order when, in the ACO's
judgment, restraint is no longer required. The animal's keeper
can petition the Animal Control Appeals Committee (ACAC)
under Section 5.6.5.2 to rescind the order of temporary restraint.
(5) Issuance of an order of confinement. The ACO may make
arrangements for the temporary housing of any animal that is to
be confined under the provisions of this bylaw. The housing
may be at local veterinary clinics, or at dog kennels within the
Town or neighboring towns, and shall be at the animal owner's
expense.
(6) Complaint Resolution. The ACO shall investigate all complaints
arising within the Town pertaining to violations of this bylaw
and try to mediate disputes between Town residents pertaining
to the behavior of an animal maintained or located within the
Town. If the mediation fails, the ACO will decide on a solution
and inform the animal owner and any resident that brought a
complaint or problem to the ACO's attention. Any party
aggrieved by or disagreeing with the ACO's decision may
appeal that decision to the Animal Control Appeals Committee;
the ACO shall attend the meetings of the ACAC on the matter.
(7) Recordkeeping. The ACO shall keep accurate, detailed records
of the confinement and disposition of all animals held in
custody and of all bite cases reported, and the results of
investigations of the same. The ACO shall maintain a telephone
log of all calls regarding animals and submit a monthly report
summarizing the log to the ACAC.
5.6.5 Animal Control Appeals Committee (ACAC)
5.6.5.1 Composition of the ACAC. The Animal Control Appeals Committee
is comprised of three Reading residents, none of whom can be
employees of the Town, appointed to three-year overlapping terms
by the Board of Selectmen. The ACAC will annually select a
member to serve as the Chair. At least one of the three members
must be a dog owner.
5.6.5.2 Right to Appeal. When the Animal Control Officer has investigated a
complaint regarding an animal's behavior and has issued a finding or
an order of temporary restraint with which either the animal's keeper
or the complainant disagrees, then either party may appeal by
sending a written request to the Town Clerk within 10 business days
after issuance of the ACO's decision. Following the Clerk's receipt
of a written appeal, the ACAC shall hold a public hearing on the
appeal within 14 days, at which the dog owner, the complainant, and
the ACO must appear.
General Bylaws 49 Amended through July 2007
5.6.5.3 Findings and Further Appeals. The ACAC shall vote at the public
hearing on whether to uphold, reverse, or modify the ACO's decision
and shall mail its ruling to the animal owner, complainant, and ACO
within three business days after the public hearing.
5.6.5.4 Hearings. The ACAC shall hold public hearings and make decisions
on any vicious dog declaration under Section 5.6.6.
5.6.5.5 Further Appeals. An appeal from a decision of the ACAC may be
made by either the Owner or Complainant.
5.6.6 Vicious Dogs
5.6.6.1 Declaring a dog vicious. Any dog that, without provocation, bites a
human being or kills or maims a domestic animal without
provocation may be declared vicious by the ACAC. An exception
may be made for a puppy (animal under six months old) that draws
blood, or for a dog that attacks or bites an unaccompanied domestic
animal on the dog keeper's property.
5.6.6.2 Procedure for declaring a vicious dog. Upon the written complaint of
the ACO, any other public safety agent, or upon the petition of not
less than five individuals from five separate households the Animal
Control Appeals Committee (ACAC) shall hold a public hearing,
after which it will determine whether it should declare a dog vicious
and, if so declared, what remedy is appropriate.
5.6.6.3 Exceptions. A dog shall not be declared vicious if the ACAC
determines any of the following:
(1) The person's skin was not broken.
(2) The person who was bitten was willfully trespassing, committing
a crime, or attempting to commit a crime on the premises
occupied by the dog's keeper.
(3) The dog was being teased, tonnented, abused, or assaulted by
the injured person or animal prior to attacking or biting.
(4) The dog was protecting or defending a human being in its
immediate vicinity from attack or assault.
5.6.6.4 Remedies. Upon its finding that the dog is vicious, the ACAC shall
order one of the following remedies: permanent restraint,
banishment, or destruction in accordance with MSPCA guidelines.
(1) Permanent restraint order is an order that the dog must at all times
while on its keeper's property be kept within the keeper's house or a
secure enclosure. The secure enclosure shall be a minimum of five
feet wide, 10 feet long, and five feet in height, with a horizontal top
covering the entire enclosure; shall be constructed of not less than 9
gauge chain link fencing; the floor shall be not less than three inches
of poured concrete; with the bottom edge of fencing embedded in the
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concrete; shall be posted with a clearly visible warning sign including
a warning symbol; must contain and provide protection from the
elements; and shall comply with all applicable building codes and
with the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Reading. In addition, the
keeper of the dog shall annually provide proof to the Town Clerk of a
liability insurance policy of at least one hundred thousand. dollars
($100,000) for the benefit of the public safety; whenever the, dog
leaves its keeper's property, it must be muzzled and restrained on a
lead no longer than six feet or confined in an escape-proof enclosure.
(2) Banishment is an order that a vicious dog may no longer reside or visit
in the Town of Reading. (A vicious dog that is confined to a vehicle
while passing through Reading is not "visiting" and therefore is not in
violation of the order of banishment.)
(3) Destruction is an order that the dog be destroyed in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, and Massachusetts Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals guidelines.
5.6.7 Penalties
5.6.7.1 Fines. Any animal keeper who maintains a kennel after the keruiel
license has been denied, revoked or suspended, or who fails to
obtain a kennel license; and any animal keeper who fails to comply
with Section 5.6.3 Conduct of Animals shall be subject to penalties
as determined by the Animal Control Appeals Committee; not
exceeding $300 per day for every day of the violation.
5.6.7.2 Reimbursement of costs. If the Animal Control Officer confines a
dog and the animal owner does not pay all fees directly to the
kennel or veterinary clinic, then the dog's keeper must reimburse
the Town of Reading for any expenses incurred in boarding that
dog. If the dog has not been licensed, the keeper must obtain a
license and pay any applicable late fee before the dog can be
released.
5.6.7.3 Penalties for violating restraint orders. The ACAC shall determine a
schedule of penalties not exceeding $300 per day for each and every
violation of restraint orders.
5.6.8 Miscellanv
5.6.8.1 Non-Criminal Disposition of Violations. The ACO may, as an
alternative to initiating criminal proceedings, initiate and pursue
proceedings for the non-criminal disposition of any violation of this
bylaw, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D, to the extent of the specific penalty
provided therefore.
General Bylaws 51 mended through July 2007
5.6.8.2 Incorporation of State Law. The provisions of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 140, Sections 136A through 156 and 158 through
174D, inclusive, as may be amended from time to time and except as
modified herein, are hereby incorporated into this bylaw.
5.6.8.3 Severability. The invalidity of one or more sections, subsections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or provisions of this bylaw shall not
invalidate or impair any other part of this bylaw nor invalidate the
bylaw as a whole.
5.7 Wetlands Protection
5.7.1 The purpose of this Bylaw is to protect the floodplains and wetlands of the
Town by controlling activities deemed to have a significant effect upon
wetland values, including but not limited to, the following: public or
private water supply, groundwater, flood control, erosion control, storm
damage prevention, water pollution prevention, fisheries, wildlife habitat
and wildlife.
5.7.2 Any person desiring to know whether or not a proposed activity or an area
is subject to this Bylaw may request a determination from the
Conservation Commission in writing. The Conservation Commission shall
issue its determination, in writing, within twenty-one (21) days from the
receipt of such request.
5.7.3 No person shall remove, fill, dredge or alter the following resource areas:
bank; fresh water wetland; marsh; meadow; bog; swamp; creels; river;
stream; pond; lake; lands under water bodies; land within one hundred feet
of any of the preceding resource areas; land subject to flooding; and
riverfront area, other than in the course of maintaining, repairing or
replacing, but not substantially changing or enlarging an existing and
lawfully located structure or facility used in the service of the public and
used to provide electric, gas, water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, public
roadway, telephone, telegraph and other telecommunication services,
without filing written notice of his intention to so remove, fill, dredge or
alter and without receiving and complying with an Order of Conditions, and
provided all appeal periods have elapsed. Said resource areas shall be
protected whether or not they border surface waters. Such notice shall be
sent by certified mail or hand delivered to the Reading Conservation
Commission, including such plans as may be necessary to describe such
proposed activity and its effect on the environment.
5.7.4 The same Notice of Intent, plans and specifications required to be filed by an
applicant under Section 40 of Chapter 131 of the General Laws will be
accepted as fiilfilling the applicable requirements of this Bylaw. The
Conservation Commission may adopt and impose project review changes in
accordance with regulations adopted pursuant hereto. Town projects are
exempt from review fees under Section 5.7.4.
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163s'INCOR~~¢P~ Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanagergd.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner i'
DATE: February 22, 2008
RE: February 26, 2008 Selectmen's Meeting
1 c) There are several items that I want to cover, but I specifically want the Board. to be aware
of the correspondence from the Police Department regarding compliance checks on
liquor sales, the Police Department's correspondence from the Chief regarding the need
to maintain community policing grants, the tracking log for legal services and the
correspondence from RCTV. Action required under the RCTV request would be for the
Board to approve a waiver of Section 6.1 of the agreement between the Town of Reading
and the RCTV Board in order that the RCTV may pledge its assets on a loan to do fit up
for a new studio.
4a) The Board of Assessors would like to come in for a couple of minutes to talk about filling
the Appraiser's position. As you know, Dave Billard left to take a job in Andover. His
pay there is $10,000 - $12,000 higher than what he was making in Reading. The Board is
in the process of soliciting applicants for the job and may be back to the Board with a
request for additional funds.
4b) Frank Driscoll will be in with two Veterans who were not available at the Veteran's Day
Ceremony to receive recognition.
4c) The Town's new Animal Control Bylaw requires that anyone with four or more dogs
must be licensed as a noncommercial kennel. Resident Priscilla Walcott has asked for
some time to speak with the Board of Selectmen about her concerns. A copy of the
Animal Control Bylaw is attached. Section 5.6.2.2 is the section that deals with four or
more dogs.
~4d) The Town Accountant will be in for her quarterly meeting. At the same time, I would
recommend that the Board reappoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant for a term
expiring March 31, 2009.
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF READING
To'<the Inhabitants of.the
Town of Reading:
Please take notice that the
Board of Selectmen of the Town
of Reading will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday,. February
26, 200'8 at -8:00 p.m. in the
Selectman's Meeting Room', 16
Lowell Street'', Reading;
Massachusetts regarding, a
waiver to open for retail sales
before 6:OO.a.m. by Dunkin'
Donuts and West Street Mobil,
4 West Street.
All .interested `parfies. may
appear in person, ;may submit
their comments in writing; or.
may email comments to town .
manager @ cl. readlnd: ma. us.
By. order of
Peter 1. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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HANSON FAMILY TRUST & HERMAN RICHARD J
JOHN HANSON CORP WOBURN PLANNING BOARD FRANCES L HERMAN
522 WEST ST 10 COMMON STREET 23 WEST ST
READING, MA 01867 WOBURN, MA 01801 READING, MA 01867
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WOBURN
o ~ Board ®f Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold a Public
Hearing on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the
b Selectmen's Fleeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA
J63g+INCORPOR regarding a waiver to open for retail sales before 6:00 a.m. by
Dunkin' Donuts and West Street Mobil, 4 West Street.
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4e) Hearing - Retail Hours - The Board of Selectmen has received an application to allow
the Dunkin Donuts on West Street Mobil Station at 4 West Street to open at 5:00 a.m. A
copy of the complete application, Bylaw and Regulations are submitted. In addition, staff
has reviewed the operation of this site over the past six months (since a denial was issued
last July) and we have no problems with the operation at the site.
~4f) Parking Regulations Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - As the Board may
remember, they delegated to the Town Manager the ability to establish parking rules and
regulations in the Birch Meadow area during the construction of the High School. The
time of those regulations has expired. The Police Department recommends continuation
of regulations on Birch Meadow Drive on both sides of the street from Oakland Road to
Arthur B Lord Drive, and on Oakland Road from Parkview to Longfellow Road. The
School Department has been noticed and in my discussion with the Superintendent of
Schools he concurs with the recommendations.
4g) Discussion MWRA Water Storage - Selectman Ben Tafoya asked to have this on an
agenda for the Board to discuss its advice to the MWRA with regard to water storage.
The MWRA made a presentation in January to the Board of Selectmen on proposed water
storage tanks at the intersection. of Route 28 and Route 128, as well as upgrading several
of the interconnections between communities.
4h) When the Board of Selectmen approved the revisions to the Solid Waste Regulations, it
wanted to see a proposed redraft of the regulations. I have worked with. Town staff,
including the DPW Director to draft revised regulations and a chart. Input from the
Board of Selectmen on this draft would be appreciated. Once we finalize the draft, then
we will have this on for a public hearing and adoption.
4i) The Board has previously seen this draft memo on a process for considering liquor
license approval for all alcoholic licenses in restaurants less than 100 seats. Please see
the attached memo and research that we have done. This is an Article before Town
Meeting on April 28, 2008 and we will need some direction from the Board as to whether
or not to continue to proceed with this matter.
4j) Comcast Cable TV License Renewal - I have had my first meeting with Comcast based
on this memo. We didn't get a chance to discuss this at your last meeting. I will proceed
based on this outline unless I receive other direction from the Board of Selectmen.
7a) Town Counsel will be in to review legal issues with the Board of Selectmen in Executive
Session. I will ask her to be present around 10:00 p.m.
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JATON MANAGEMENT CO.
853 Turnpike Street
Suite 241
No. Andover, MA 01845-6105
(978) 683-6977
(978) 688-5639 Fax
Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleilmer
Town Manager, Town of Reading
Reading Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Hechenbleilaier:
2(18 JAN 32 AN 10; 45
January 30, 2008
Re: Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6:00a.m.
4 West Street, Reading, MA
Duuikin' Donuts & West Street Mobil
D1.u11cin' Donuts and West Street Mobil are requesting a wavier to open for retail sales
before 6:00a.m. Guidelines addressed below:
1. 4 West Street, Reading property is zoned Business A.
2. Jolnz Hanson Corp. is the owner of the building at 4 West Street, Reading.
Petroleum Group LLC - operate the West Street Mobil and First Stop Mart and
West Street Donuts, LLC operate the Durkin' Donuts.
3. West Street Mobil/First Stop Mart and Duu?lcin' Donuts are the principle use of
the property.
4. Mr. William Hanson, property owner, will provide written approval of our request
prior to the Board hearing.
5. The change of hours will have minimal effect on the adjacent neighborhood.
6. Applicants have demonstrated that controls are in place to ensure public safety
and follow food code sanitation protocols.
7. The request for waiver of hours is opening for retail sales at 5:00a.m. Monday
through Friday.
8. Site Plan attached showing drive thru menu board, speaker post and drive thru
lane.
9. Reports by Town Staff: please see attaclunent
10. Waiver requested is for 5:00 a.m. opening Monday through Friday only.
11. CPDC decision of November 5, 2001 established hours of maintenance and
deliveries for the site.
Please let us la-iow as soon as possible regarding the Board's scheduled hearing date.
Sincerely,
William Rianhard - Dunkin' Donuts
Arthur Sordillo - West Street Mobil
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An Independently owned and operated FRANCHISEE of the DUNKIN' DONUTS SYSTEM
5.9.7 Any distributor placing news racks on sidewalks or other public place within
the Town shall provide liability insurance in the amount of One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence for bodily injury and in the
amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for each occurrence
for property damage naming the Town as an insured. Any such distributor
shall further agree to hold the Town, its official bodies, other committees and
their employees, agents and assigns, harmless in any suit brought against the
Town or any of its official bodies, other committees and their employees,
agents and assigns arising out of the use, operation or maintenance of the
news racks.
Any distributor placing news racks on sidewalks or other public places within
the Town shall further indemnify and hold the Town, its official bodies, other
committees and their employees, agents and assigns harmless from any
damage caused to any news rack by virtue of the Town performing snow
removal or other municipal services on the Town's public streets, roadways
and sidewalks.
5.10 Retail Sales
5.10.1 No retail, commercial operation or place of business shall be open for the
transaction of retail business between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m,,
unless after an application and hearing before the Board of Selectmen, the Board
of Selectmen determine that it is in the interest of the public health, safety and
welfare to allow such retail, commercial operation or place of business to operate
during such hours or during a portion of such hours.
5.10.2 This Bylaw shall not apply to the retail, commercial operation of facilities
operated by innholders and/or common victuallers and/or taverns where a license
has been duly issued for the operation of the same which otherwise restricts or
describes the hours of operation of such facilities. This Bylaw shall not prevent a
cinema from concluding the showing of a movie that has commenced prior to
12:01 a.m.
5.10.3 For the purposes of this Bylaw, facilities operated by innholders shall include,
but not be limited to: an inn, hotel, motel, lodging house and public lodging
house or any other similar establishment for which a license is required under
Chapter 140 of the.General Laws; the term facilities operated by a common
victualler shall include a restaurant and any other similar establishment which
provides food at retail for strangers and travelers for which a common victualler's
license is required under said Chapter; and the term "tavern" shall include an
establishment where alcoholic beverages may be sold with or without food in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 138 of the General Laws.
5.10.4 The Board of Selectmen shall give public notice of any request whereby a retail,
commercial operation or place of business seeks to be open for the transaction of
retail business between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. or any portion
thereof, shall hold a public hearing within thirty (30) days of receipt of any such
request and may grant the request for operation during all or any part of such
hours with or without any conditions as may be imposed by the Board of
Selectmen to ensure the public health, safety and welfare.
General Bylaws 45 Amended through February, 2006 z., ,g, t
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen
in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Licenses for Automatic Amusement Devices.
Automatic Amusement Devices include those that are coin or otherwise operated, as well as
those that are free for play:
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
2. Licenses for Amusement Devices other than clubs will be subject to a hearing by the
Board of Selectmen.
3. Automatic Amusement Devices licensed under this policy shall be so installed on the
premises so as to be in open view at all times while in operation, and shall at all times be
available for inspection.
4. No person keeping or offering for operation or allowing to be kept for operation any
automatic amusement device licensed under these policies shall permit the automatic
amusement device to be used for gambling. A device that rewards the player with free
play on that machine shall not be considered to be gambling.
5. Prior to the issuance of a License for Automatic Amusement Devices, the Board may
require a review by the Police Department and the Building/Zoning Inspection Division,
and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have
been issued.
Revised 5-25-04
Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6 a.m.
Section 5.10 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading prohibits retail sales prior to
6:00 a.m. It also provides for a process by which the Board of Selectmen may consider allowing
retail sales between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. when the Board determines that
permitting retail sales during those hours is in the interest of public health safety and welfare, or
is in the interest of public necessity or public convenience.
These regulations are adopted by the Board of Selectmen to provide guidance to the
Board of Selectmen, applicants, and the public regarding how applications for waivers from the
restriction on hours of retail sales will be handled.
Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. An initial application for a
waiver or hours of retail sales prior to 6 a.m. shall require a public hearing noticed to all property
owners within 300', and by publication in a local newspaper and/or publication on the Town's
web site. Renewal of a waiver shall be required on an annual basis with each waiver expiring on
December 31. The Board of Selectmen shall determine on a case by case basis whether a public
hearing is required for each renewal.
The Board of Selectmen may revoke approval upon receipt of complaints that the
operation is taking place contrary to the approval granted by the Board. Revocation shall be
made only after a public hearing, unless emergency circumstances require an administrative
revocation pending hearing.
The following guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the
Board but are merely guidelines to the applicant:
1. Approval will be granted for businesses within a commercial or industrial zoning district
only.
2. In general, approval shall be for the entire business. For example, if a business dispenses
gasoline, sells coffee, and has a convenience store, all within the same business, then the
approval shall be for all parts of the business.
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3. The retail use for which approval of a change in retail hours is permitted will be the
principal use on the property.
4. Written approval of the property owner will be required prior to the Board hearing an
application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually.
5. The Board may require evidence that the change in permitted hours of retail operation
will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site.
6. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place to ensure public safety and
follow food code sanitation protocols.
7. No ' waiver of the hours of retail sales will be considered for prior to 5 am Monday
through Friday. No waivers shall be considered for Saturdays, Sundays, or State
Designated legal holidays.
8. The Board may limit the use of outdoor speakers, drive-thru's, and/or restrict parking in
certain areas in order to limit the impact of the waiver on neighboring properties. In
order to address these issues, the Board may require a site plan from applicants, drawn to
scale, and showing locations of these features and their relation to abutting residential
buildings.
9. Prior to the issuance of a waiver on the hours of retail sales, the Board may request a
review by the Health Division, Police Department, and the Building/Zoning Inspection
Division and proof that all necessary approvals, pennits, and other licenses needed to
operate have been issued.
10. A waiver to allow retail uses prior to 6 a.m. is not a waiver of any other bylaw or
regulation of the Town of Reading or other agency having jurisdiction.
11. Parking lot cleaning, and other maintenance operations (excluding emergency work), and
deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 am. Rubbish
collection and recycling shall not take place between 9:00 PM and 6:30 am.
Adopted 6/26/07
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Re: 5:00 am opening waiver
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Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner :
West Street Donuts management, Jaton Management Co., and First Stop Mart/ West Street Mobil sent
a letter to you on January 29, 2008, reapplying for the 5:00 am opening. As owners of the property and
building at 4 West Street, John Hanson Corp wholeheartedly approves this application for a 5:00 am
opening waiver.
As discussed previously, our site is ideally suited for an early opening. We are zoned Business A,
and are within 1/4 mile of 128, which supports the interest for public convenience. The change in hours
will have minimal affect on the adjacent neighborhood. We are abutted by Route 93 on the NE side of
the property, no immediate abutters to the rear of the property, and a gas station/ convenience store in
Woburn on the SW side. The residential abutter across the street at 2 Border Road stated at the
previous meeting that he approves the early opening. The housing that abuts on the SW side was
addressed in the 2003 development with a 6' stockade fence, shielded exterior building lights and the
positioning of the Dunkin' Donuts menu speaker facing the rear of the building.
Our tenants have continued to make concerted efforts to comply with public safety and food code
sanitation protocols. Your January 25, 2008 e-mail to Bill Rianhard mentioned a few concerns. The traffic
issues reference rush hour traffic, arrivals between 5:00 and 6:00 am would have little affect on the
traffic. Noise impact on the abutters would certainly be overridden by traffic on Route 93.
We would like to have our tenants open at 5:00 am to serve early customers and compete
effectively with similar businesses in adjacent towns, thus gaining market share.
Sincerely,
Marlene H. Wol e
William J. Hanson
John Hanson Corp.
Cc: William Rianhard, VP Jaton Management Co.
Arthur Sordillo, West Street Mobil
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READING FIRE DEPARTMENT
Reading Massachusetts 01867
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GREGORY J. BURNS, Chief
757 Main Street
BUS. Phone: 781-942-9181
STA. Phone: 781-944-3132
Fax: 781-942-9114
TO: Peter I. Hechenbleilmer, Town Manager
FROM: Chief Gregory J. Burns
DATE: February 6, 2008
RE: Request to Open 4 West Street at 5:00 a.m.
I have reviewed your memo dated February 4, 2008 regarding a waiver for opening retail
operations prior to 6:00 a.m Based upon an examination of the documents and our
records of the facility, the Fire Department does not have an objection to the granting of a
waiver to open the facility at 5:00 a.m.
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February 20, 2008
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Peter:
In response to your request for input on the application for early opening of the Dunkin'
Donuts at 4 West Street, we have researched the calls for service at that location and
found nothing that would negatively impact the application. I would take this
opportunity to point out that there is a neighborhood that abuts the rear of the property in
close proximity to the drive-thru. We have not received complaints from this area in the
past, I mention this for informational purposes only.
If there are any other questions regarding this application, please feel free to contact me.
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Jame . Cormier
Chief of Police
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William Rianhard
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [phechenbleikner@ci.reading. ma.us]
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 2:09 PM
To: wrianhard@jatonllc.com
Subject: 2-4 West Street
Rill
RE your interest in moving forward with a renewed application for a variation from the town's
hours of operation, the following are the comments from staff:
I am awaiting comment from the Building Inspector/Zoning Officer
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
My apologies, operationally there are no outstanding issues.
Our concern with increased opening hours is how are they going to address the need for
increased onsite product storage, to deal with increased sales. These issues are conditions of
their Food Establishment License and therefore can be dealt with directly by the Health
Division.
Larry A. Ramdin MA REHS CHO CFSP
Health Services Administrator
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867-2683
have not received complaints from the public. My own complaint is the traffic backed up in
both directions during morning rush hour, queuing on West Street to wait their turn to enter the
site. Northbound through is forced into the shoulder/breakdown lane. I don't believe
southbound traffic has that option, so southbound traffic back-ups further on West Street.
Carol Kowalski - Community Services Director / Town Planner
I have reviewed the activity at that location relating to Police activity. There are a number of
calls for service, but they are mostly of a routine nature that would be expected from a
business such as this at that location. I see no calls for service that would warrant the Police
Department to object to this request.
I would however encourage the board to consider the noise impact on the abutting
neighborhood. -That is a factor we will not be able to evaluate until/if the times change.
Chief James W. Cormier
Town of Reading Police Department
15 Union St.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:51 AM
To: 'srewima@aol.com'
Subject: RE: West St. Dunkin Donuts
Thanks for your comments. I will be sure that the Board of Selectmen get this at the hearing.
Peter 1. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
From: srewima@aol.com [mailto:srewima@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:38 AM
To: Town Manager
Subject: West St. Dunkin Donuts
I am in favor of the Town of Reading granting a waiver to the West Street Dunkin Donuts to open at 5
AM. Am sure there a number of Reading residents who leave for work and other ventures earlier than 6
AM and would like to give their Dunkin Donut coffee business to the West Street establishment rather
than an out-of-town business. More importantly is the convenience factor.
Thank you, Catherine Sutherland, 133 Prospect Street
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4e) Hearing - Retail Hours - The Board of Selectmen has received an application to allow
the Dunkin Donuts on West Street Mobil Station at 4 West Street to open at 5:00 a.m. A
copy of the complete application, Bylaw and Regulations are submitted. In addition, staff
has reviewed the operation of this site over the past six months (since a denial was issued
last July) and we have no problems with the operation at the site.
`4f) Parking Regulations Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - As the Board may
remember, they delegated to the Town Manager the ability to establish parking rules and
regulations in the Birch Meadow area during the construction of the High School. The
time of those regulations has expired. The Police Department recommends continuation
of regulations on Birch Meadow Drive on both sides of the street from Oakland Road to
Arthur B Lord Drive, and on Oakland Road from Parkview to Longfellow Road. The
School Department has been noticed and in my discussion with the Superintendent of
Schools he concurs with the recommendations.
4g) Discussion MWRA Water Storage - Selectman Ben Tafoya asked to have this on an
agenda for the Board to discuss its advice to the MWRA with regard to water storage.
The MWRA made a presentation in January to the Board of Selectmen on proposed water
storage tanks at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 128, as well as upgrading several
of the interconnections between communities.
4h) When the Board of Selectmen approved the revisions to the Solid Waste Regulations, it
wanted to see a proposed redraft of the regulations. I have worked with Town staff,
including the DPW Director to draft revised regulations and a chart. Input from the
Board of Selectmen on this draft would be appreciated. Once we finalize the draft, then
we will have this on for a public hearing and adoption.
4i) The Board has previously seen this draft memo on a process for considering liquor
license approval for all alcoholic licenses in restaurants less than 100 seats. Please see
the attached memo and research that we have done. This is an Article before Town
Meeting on April 28, 2008 and we will need some direction from the Board as to whether
or not to continue to proceed with this matter.
4j) Comcast Cable TV License Renewal - I have had my first meeting with Comcast based
on this memo. We didn't get a chance to discuss this at your last meeting. I will proceed
based on this outline unless I receive other direction from the Board of Selectmen.
7a) Town Counsel will be in to review legal issues with the Board of Selectmen in Executive
Session. I will ask her to be present around 10:00 p.m.
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Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on
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10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday (School Days Only)
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Oakland Road- North side of Oakland Road from opposite Park View to Longfellow
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4e) Hearing - Retail Hours - The Board of Selectmen has received an application to allow
the Dunkin Donuts on West Street Mobil Station at 4 West Street to open at 5:00 a.m. A
copy of the complete application, Bylaw and Regulations are submitted. In addition, staff
has reviewed the operation of this site over the past six months (since a denial was issued
last July) and we have no problems with the operation at the site.
4f) Parking Regulations Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - As the Board may
remember, they delegated to the Town Manager the ability to establish parking rules and
regulations in the Birch Meadow area during the construction of the High School. The
time of those regulations has expired. The Police Department recommends continuation
of regulations on Birch Meadow Drive on both sides of the street from Oakland Road to
Arthur B Lord Drive, and on Oakland Road from Parkview to Longfellow Road. The
School Department has been noticed and in my discussion with the Superintendent of
Schools he concurs with the recommendations.
Discussion MWRA Water Storage - Selectman Ben Tafoya asked to have this on an
agenda for the Board to discuss its advice to the MWRA with regard to water-storage.
The MWRA made a presentation in January to the Board of Selectmen on proposed water
storage tanks at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 128, as well as upgrading several
of the interconnections between communities.
4h) When the Board of Selectmen approved the revisions to the Solid Waste Regulations, it
wanted to see a proposed redraft of the regulations. I have worked with. Town staff,
including the DPW Director to draft revised regulations and a chart. Input from the
Board of Selectmen on this draft would be appreciated. Once we finalize the draft, then
we will have this on for a public hearing and adoption.
4i) The Board has previously seen this draft memo on a process for considering liquor
license approval for all alcoholic licenses in restaurants less than 100 seats. Please see
the attached memo and research that we have done. This is an Article before Town
Meeting on April 28, 2008 and we will need some direction from the Board as to whether
or not to continue to proceed with this matter.
4j) Comcast Cable TV License Renewal - I have had my first meeting with Comcast based
on this memo. We didn't get a chance to discuss this at your last meeting. I will proceed
based on this outline unless I receive other direction from the Board of Selectmen.
7a) Town Counsel will be in to review legal issues with the Board of Selectmen in Executive
Session. I will ask her to be present around 10:00 p.m.
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4e) Hearing - Retail Hours - The Board of Selectmen has received an application to allow
the Dunkin Donuts on West Street Mobil Station at 4 West Street to open at 5:00 a.m. A
copy of the complete application, Bylaw and Regulations are submitted. In addition, staff
has reviewed the operation of this site over the past six months (since a denial was issued
last July) and we have no problems with the operation at the site.
4f) Parking Regulations Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - As the Board may
remember, they delegated to the Town Manager the ability to establish parking rules and
regulations in the Birch Meadow area during the construction of the High School. The
time of those regulations has expired. The Police Department recommends continuation
of regulations on Birch Meadow Drive on both sides of the street from Oakland, Road to
Arthur B Lord Drive, and on Oakland Road from Parkview to Longfellow Road. The
School Department has been noticed and in my discussion with the Superintendent of
Schools he concurs with the recommendations.
4g) Discussion MWRA Water Storage - Selectman Ben Tafoya asked to have this on an
agenda for the Board to discuss its advice to the MWRA with regard to water storage.
The MWRA made a presentation in January to the Board of Selectmen on proposed water
storage tanks at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 128, as well as upgrading several
of the interconnections between communities.
--"'4h) When the Board of Selectmen approved the revisions to the Solid Waste Regulations, it
wanted to see a proposed redraft of the regulations. I have worked with. Town staff,
including the DPW Director to draft revised regulations and a chart. Input from the
Board of Selectmen on this draft would be appreciated. Once we finalize the draft, then
we will have this on for a public hearing and adoption.
4i) The Board has previously seen this draft memo on a process for considering liquor
license approval for all alcoholic licenses in restaurants less than 100 seats. Please see
the attached memo and research that we have done. This is an Article before Town
Meeting on April 28, 2008 and we will need some direction from the Board as to whether
or not to continue to proceed with this matter.
4j) Comcast Cable TV License Renewal - I have had my first meeting with Comcast based
on this memo. We didn't get a chance to discuss this at your last meeting. I will proceed
based on this outline unless I receive other direction from the Board of Selectmen.
7a) Town Counsel will be in to review legal issues with the Board of Selectmen in Executive
Session. I will ask her to be present around 10:00 p.m.
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Section 4.6 -Solid Waste Remline, Collection and Disposal
Rules and Regulations
The Town of Reading manages a comprehensive program for disposal of solid
waste consistent with State and Federal law and regulations. The collection and disposal
pursuant to these regulations is only from single-family detached residences, two and
three-family attached residences, and condominium complexes in the Town. No
collection will be made from stores, businesses, rooming or boarding houses, apartment
houses of more than 3 residences, manufacturing plants, professional buildings or other
commercial enterprises.
The Town's solid waste program includes:
• recyclable materials
• household rubbish
• yard waste
• appliances
• bulk waste
• hazardous waste
• electronics
4.6.1- Definitions
Recvclable materials are defined as:
1. All glass containers, unbroken and excludine ceramics, light bulbs, and
plate glass. All glass containers must be rinsed.
2. Aluminum cans, rinsed.
3. Steel or tin cans, rinsed.
4. Newspapers, magazines, paperboard, catalogs, telephone books and P
class ("junk") mail, bagged in a Kraft paper bag or tied in bundles
5. Plastics, plastic food containers, rinsed, and harked with Code 1 thru
Code 7
6. Corrugated cardboard, flattened or tied - no larger than 3' by 3'
7. Paperboard (cereal boxes etc.) - remove plastic liners
8. Other materials as defined by the DPW.
Household rubbish is defined as household refuse, cold ashes, ceramics, light
bulbs, plate glass, wood in bundles less than 3 feet in length and weighing not more than
60 lb., and garbage, except as defined elsewhere in these regulations.
Yard Waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, Christmas trees
wreaths and similar holiday decorations, and other yard waste as defined by the DPW.
Appliances include refrigerators, stoves, washers, air conditioners, dryers,
freezers, dishwashers, trash compactors, or other similar appliances_
Bulk waste items are defined as any item that is not considered as household
rubbish, is not hazardous waster, and is not recyclable. Bulk waste items are of such size
or weight (over 80 pounds) that one person cannot readily handle it and/or that falls into
the following categories.
1. Auto parts such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims,
small pieces of body metal, etc.
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2. Furniture such as couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs, swing sets
(dismantled with concrete footings removed), bicycles and other similar
items are bulk items, which may be picked up as indicated below.
Hazardous waste is defined as gasoline, motor oil, explosives, compressed gases,
explosive chemicals, corrosive chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights
(CFL's), tires, batteries, and other hazardous materials as defined by the DEP and EPA
and other materials that the Director of Public Works may deem hazardous.
Electronics are defined as televisions (including LCD Televisions, and plasma
televisions), computer monitors (CRT's), microwave ovens, and other like items as
defined by the DPW
Construction debris is defined as asphalt, brick, concrete, metal, earth, stones, tree
trunks, wood over 3 feet and length and greater that 60 lb in weight, and like materials as
defined by the DPW
4.6.2- Collection Schedule
Items that are eligible for curbside collection will be collected in accordance with
the chart attached, and in accordance with a schedule to be published and posted
electronically..
1. Items will be collected when set at the edge of the traveled way in approved
containers by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days. Rubbish collection
personnel are prohibited from entering onto or trespassing on any private
property during their collection. If rubbish is not placed on the edge of the
traveled way by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days, and the rubbish
collector has already driven by the residence, the rubbish will not be picked up
that week and the resident will be responsible for removing the rubbish from
the edge of the roadway no later than the end of that day.
2. No collection will be made on days that the following legal holidays are
celebrated: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day,, President's Day,
Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day,
Veterans Day, Thaiiksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Collections will be one
day late during the balance of the week in which the holiday falls. If a holiday
falls on a weekday, the fifth day of collection will be Saturday. (As an
example, if a holiday falls on Monday, Monday's collection will be made on
Tuesday, Tuesday's on Wednesday, etc.)
4.6.3- Approved Containers
Household rubbish must be placed in an approved container. Approved
containers are:
"wet strength" 2-ply 50-pound Kraft paper sacks of 30 gallon capacity;
1.5-roil thiclaiess plastic bags of 30-gallon capacity; or
30-gallon capacity non-inetal barrels with handles. Residents using barrels
are cautioned that subzero temperatures and icing will result in the barrel
having to be banged on the steel hopper of the truck, which may damage the
barrels.
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The Town will supply each household subject to these regulations 2 plastic bins
for recyclable materials. Additional bins may be available upon request to the DPW.
Other types of barrels or other unapproved containers will be treated as a bulk
item and disposed of as such.
The Town discourages the use of cardboard barrels or cardboard boxes since once
they become wet they lose much of their strength. The Town of Reading-and the
contractor will not be responsible for any damage to the cardboard barrels.
If any rubbish or recycling container falls apart during collection, any rubbish left
will not be picked up by the contractor, and the resident will be responsible for cleaning
up all the rubbish.
Unlimited approved rubbish containers will be picked up each week. Any
container that because of size, shape, weight (over 80 pounds), or condition of the
container cannot be handled by one person will not be collected and will be left curbside.
It will be the owner's responsibility to remove the container from the edge of the
roadway no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup when containers are left
curbside for the above reasons.
4.64.- Recvclilm
Every household for which rubbish collection is provided is required to place in
designated bin(s) or containers all recyclable materials. Recycling is collected on an
every-other-week schedule, on the same day of the week as the rubbish collection.
The recycling bin must be placed at curbside along with other rubbish on the
designated collection day and will be collected by the contractor. If material placed in the
bin is not recyclable, it will be left in the bin. Replacement bins are available from the
Department of Public Works.
4.6. 5 - Yard Waste
Leaves and other yard waste (i.e. grass clippings, branches, brush) will not be
picked up curbside, except that the Town may provide seasonal curbside pick-up of yard
wastes subject to availability of funds.
The Town will operate a compost center available to Town residents only, from
April 1 through December 1 at times and on a schedule to be published and posted
electronically. Leaves and other yard waste may be taken to the compost center in any
container; the container must be removed unless it is a biodegradable Kraft paper bag.
Tree trimmings may be a maximum of 8 feet in length and 8 inches in diameter.
The Town may establish a system of charging for the use of the Compost Center.
The Compost Center is available only for use by residents, and commercial vehicles
(other than those under contract to or owned by the Town) and commercial landscapers
are not eligible to utilized the Compost Center.
The Town makes available to residents at a subsidized rate, home composting
bins constructed of recycled materials. Residents may contact the DPW by phone or
through the web site for information about availability and cost.
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4.6.6 - Appliances
Appliances may be placed at curbside on the date designated by the DPW and in
the salve location as scheduled rubbish collection, in accordance the following
regulations:
Appliances will be picked up by the Town provided two (2) stickers, available
from the Department of Public Works at a cost of $10.00/each (total cost of $20.00), are
affixed to every such item to be collected. When the stickers are picked up at the DPW
office, the resident ill be informed of the scheduled date for pick-up: Items must be
placed at curbside with the 2 stickers no later than 6:30 am on the designated date of
pick-up. Items that do not have 2410.00 stickers attached will not be picked up, and it
will be the owner's responsibility to remove the appliance from the edge of the roadway
no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup: The resident will need to contact
the DPW to arrange for an alternate date of pick-up.
4.6.7 - Bulk Waste Collection
Bulk waste must be placed at curbside on the same day and in the same location
as scheduled rubbish collection, in accordance the following regulations:
Approved bulk waste will be picked up provided a sticker available from the
Department of Public Works at a cost of $10.00 is affixed to every such item to be
collected as scheduled. Iterns that do not have a sticker, and items that do not meet the
definition of bulk waste, will not be picked up, and it will be the owner's responsibility to
remove the bulk waste from the curb no later than the end of the day of the regular
pickup.
1. Auto parts such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims,
small pieces of body metal, etc. These items will be picked up in accordance
with Section 4.6.4 of these regulations except that if in the opinion of the
Department of Public Works the quantity of these parts at any one household
is unusually great, they will not be collected.
2. Furniture such as couches, chairs, mattresses, box . springs, swing sets
(dismantled with concrete footings removed), bicycles and other similar
items are bulk items, which may be picked up as indicated below.
3. Auto parts such as engine blocks or large pieces of body metal, will not be
collected.
4. For appliances including refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, trash
compactors, dryers and freezers, see section 4.6.6 of these regulations.
5. Construction and Demolition material such as asphalt, brick, concrete, metal,
earth, stones, and tree trunks, will not be collected. Wood longer than three
(3) feet in length and heavier than 60 pounds will not be collected. Wood
under 3 feet in length must be bundled and tied in bundles less than 601b in
order to be collected as part of regular weekly household rubbish collection.
6. Tires and batteries will not be collected, and may be taken to the twice yearly
household hazardous waste collection.
4.6.8 - Hazardous Materials
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All hazardous materials as herein defined shall not be collected with the Town's
rubbish collection.
The Department of Public Works operates free drop-off recycling at its facility on
New Crossing Road, during hours to be published and posted electronically for:
• used motor oil
• fluorescent bulbs
• compact fluorescent light bulbs.
In cooperation with the Town of Wakefield, the Town also provides two days per
year for household hazardous waste drop-off. The schedule of these Household
Hazardous Waste Collection days will be published and posted electronically.
4.6.9 - Electronics
The Department of Public Works operates drop-off recycling at its facility on
New Crossing Road at a cost of $10 per item for electronics as defined in these policies.
The required $10 sticker must be purchased at the DPW Office at Town Hall. Hours of
operation will be published and posted electronically.
Alternatively electronics will be picked up curbside provided that 2 stickers
available from the Department of Public Works at a cost of $10.00 each are affixed to
every such item. When the stickers are picked up the DPW will inform the resident of
the scheduled date for pick-up of the electronics. Items that do not have the stickers will
not be picked up, and it will be the owner's responsibility to remove the electronics from
the curb no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup.
4.630 - Enforcement
These rules and regulations are enforceable by the Department of Public Works.
Enforcement may consist of refusal to collect rubbish, bulk waste, or other materials that
are not disposed of in accordance with these rules and regulations. These rules and
regulations are also enforceable in accordance with Section 5 of the General Bylaws
providing for a fine of up to $300 for each offense. .
Adopted. 615190, Revised 12-13-94, Revised 51199, Revised 1-4-05, revised 1-22-08; Revised / /
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4e) Hearing - Retail Hours - The Board of Selectmen has received an application to allow
the Dunkin Donuts on West Street Mobil Station at 4 West Street to open at 5:00 a.m. A
copy of the complete application, Bylaw and Regulations are submitted. In addition, staff
has reviewed the operation of this site over the past six months (since a denial was issued
last July) and we have no problems with the operation at the site.
4f) Parking Regulations Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - As the Board may
remember, they delegated to the Town Manager the ability to establish parking rules and
regulations in the Birch Meadow area during the construction of the High School. The
time of those regulations has expired. The Police Department recommends continuation
of regulations on Birch Meadow Drive on both sides of the street from Oakland Road to
Arthur B Lord Drive, and on Oakland Road from Parkview to Longfellow Road. The
School Department has been noticed and in my discussion with the Superintendent of
Schools he concurs with the recommendations.
4g) Discussion MWRA Water Storage - Selectman Ben Tafoya asked to have this on an
agenda for the Board to discuss its advice to the MWRA with regard to water storage.
The MWRA made a presentation in January to the Board of Selectmen on proposed water
storage tanks at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 128, as well as upgrading several
of the interconnections between communities.
4h) When the Board of Selectmen approved the revisions to the Solid Waste Regulations, it
wanted to see a proposed redraft of the regulations. I have worked with Town staff,
including the DPW Director to draft revised regulations and a chart. Input from the
Board of Selectmen on this draft would be appreciated. Once we finalize the draft, then
we will have this on for a public hearing and adoption.
/4i) The Board has previously seen this draft memo on a process for considering liquor
license approval for all alcoholic licenses in restaurants less than 100 seats. Please see
the attached memo and research that we have done. This is an Article before Town
Meeting on April 28, 2008 and we will need some direction from the Board as to whether
or not to continue to proceed with this matter.
4j) Comcast Cable TV License Renewal - I have had my first meeting with Comcast based
on this memo. We didn't get a chance to discuss this at your last meeting. I will proceed
based on this outline unless I receive other direction from the Board of Selectmen.
7a) Town Counsel will be in to review legal issues with the Board of Selectmen in Executive
Session. I will ask her to be present around 10:00 p.m.
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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
Data on number of licenses of different classes are available under state
statute and regulation, and how many are issued -1-29-08
Lot Data on what other neighboring communities, and communities with successful
downtowns do with respect to this issue - 2-8-08
❑ 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
❑ Economic Development Committee -
• General Community input and hearing -
0 Attempt to get input from residents who may be in the "hospitality' business
who live in Reading (but.who may not be in that business in Reading)
❑ General public hearing - notice in the newspapers, RCTV, and mailed to Town
Meeting members - 3-11-08
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Status of Liquor Licenses available, and Licenses issued
Town of Reading, MA
Restaurants (All Alcoholic)
Licenses available 24 (includine clubs)
Licenses Issued -13 (includina clubs)
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
45 Walkers Brook Drive
Contact: Alicia deRonde
Tel. 508-351-2554
Email: aderondea.bertuccis.com
Caf6 Capri
355 Main Street
Contact: Mike Enos
Tel. 781-944-9898
Email: mecomaa,comcast.net
Chili's Grill & Bar
70 Walkers Brook Drive
Contact: Thomas Dumont, Jr.
Tel. 781-942-4670
Email: c008390.chilis.com
Emperor's Choice
530 Main Street
Contact: Michael Wong
Tel. 781-942-2882
Email: connieskwone a.hotmail.com
Fuddruckers
50 Walkers Brook Drive
Contact: Susan Duffy
Tel. 781-942-4891
Email: fuddsreadincna.vahoo.com
Clubs
Knights of Columbus
11 Sanborn Street
Contact. Steve Kintigos
Tel. 781-944-9748
No email address
Longhorn Steak House
•39 Walkers Brook Drive
Contact: Barry Gerstein
Tel. 603-595-0001
Mandarin Reading
296 Salem Street
Contact: Yuk Ping Wong
Tel. 781-942-8200
Email: johnzgh@comcast.net
Romano's Macaroni Grill
48 Walkers Brook Drive
Contact: Bao Huynh
Tel. 781-944-0575
Email:
Venetian Moon
680 Main Street
Contact: Carmen Cavallo
Tel. 781-944-3633
No email address
Reading Overseas Vets
575 Main Street
Contact: Kevin Arsenault
Tel. 781-944-9720
No email. address
Meadow Brook Golf Club
292 Grove Street
Contact: Bob Morelli
Tel. 781-942-1334
Email: bob(i,meadowvolfclub.om
American Legion Post 62
37 Ash' Street
Contact: Dennis Lane
Tel. 781-944-4259
Email : legion 13 @verizon.net
1/30/2008
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: i ocolo l (Zr 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: ifentonacomcast.net
Wine Shop of Reading
676 Main Street
Contact: Dion Vieira
Tel. 781-944-4521
Email: info@WineShopofReading.com .
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
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The ABCC BLUE BOOK (May, 2004 Edition).
THE OUOTA 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 -1'AOkA--t-5-
Each bS
' 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) Pp,-C,1<4-q e. S/b ReS
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 Licenses:
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.
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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
fof 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.
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http://www.mass.gov/abcc/licensing/guidel.htm 1/29/2008
4e) Hearing - Retail Hours - The Board of Selectmen has received an application to allow
the Dunkin Donuts on West Street Mobil Station at 4 West Street to open at 5:00 a.m. A
copy of the complete application, Bylaw and Regulations are submitted. In addition, staff
has reviewed the operation of this site over the past six months (since a denial was issued
last July) and we have no problems with the operation at the site.
4f) Parking Regulations Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - As the Board may
remember, they delegated to the Town Manager the ability to establish parking rules and
regulations in the Birch Meadow area during the construction of the High School. The
time of those regulations has expired. The Police Department recommends continuation
of regulations on Birch Meadow Drive on both sides of the street from Oakland Road to
Arthur B Lord Drive, and on Oakland Road from Parkview to Longfellow Road. The
School Department has been ngticed and in my discussion with the Superintendent of
Schools he concurs with the recommendations.
4g) Discussion MWRA Water Storage - Selectman Ben Tafoya asked to have this on an
agenda for the Board to discuss its advice to the MWRA with regard to water storage.
The MWRA made a presentation in January to the Board of Selectmen on proposed water
storage tanks at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 128, as well as upgrading several
of the interconnections between communities.
4h) When the Board of Selectmen approved the revisions to the Solid Waste Regulations, it
wanted to see a proposed redraft of the regulations. I have worked with. Town staff,
including the DPW Director to draft revised regulations and a chart. Input from the
Board of Selectmen on this draft would be appreciated. Once we finalize the draft, then
we will have this on for a public hearing and adoption.
4i) The Board has previously seen this draft memo on a process for considering liquor
license approval for all alcoholic licenses in restaurants less than 100 seats. Please see
the attached memo and research that we have done. This is an Article before Town
Meeting on April 28, 2008 and we will need some direction from the Board as to whether
or not to continue to proceed with this matter.
-!r4j) Comcast Cable TV License Renewal - I have had my first meeting with Comcast based
on this memo. We didn't get a chance to discuss this at your last meeting. I will proceed
based on this outline unless I receive other direction from the Board of Selectmen.
7a) Town Counsel will be in to review legal issues with the Board of Selectmen in Executive
Session. I will ask her to be present around 10:00 p.m.
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MEMO
To: Board of Selectmen
From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Re: COMCAST Cable TV license renewal
The current cable TV license with COMCAST expires at midnight on November 23,
2008.
I have put together a small group to work with me to develop the Town's renewal
requirements. This group include a member of the Board of Selectmen, a
representative from T-TAC, a representative from the School Department, 2
representatives from RCTV, and a member of our technology staff. The Selectman
liaison to T-TAC is Rick Schubert. Because strategy with respect to Cable TV
license renewals is not the subject of Executive Session, I would suggest not
including the full Board of Selectmen at this time. The Board of Selectmen is the
licensing authority and any renewal is subject to the approval of the full Board.
Since we have fairly recently negotiated the Verizon license, the cable needs and
interests ascertained in that process and proceeding there-from should be
translatable to the COMCAST license. The major subject areas for negotiation
would be
Term of the license -the longest permitted is 10 years
• PEG access support - i.e. % of gross revenue that goes to support the community
access corporation (PEG)
• Grant to the Town in support of capital for the Community Access Corporation
(PEG)
• COMCAST Connection to the Town's I-Net at Town Hall
• Restoration of Local Emergency Alert (we have this with Verizon and used to have
it with COMCAST
• Service to public buildings
• Cable Service to residents (density requirement)
This reflects the major difference of the COMCAST renewal process with the
Verizon initial licensing process. If an informal agreement is not reached with
COMCAST, the Town will need to document its cable- related needs and interests in
detail. This will require letters of support from private and public groups and
individuals, operational and capital/facility plans for PEG Access, and more.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
December 18, 2007
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 7:07 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, Selectman Richard Schubert, Recreation Administrator John
Feudo, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested
parties: Arnold Rubin, Paul Duffy, Gary Gresh, Jamie Mauglnn.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Vice Chainnan Stephen Goldy noted that he
received a phone call from Tom Ryan who suggests that the Selectmen move the reports to the
end of the meeting, and keep public comment and appointments in the beginning. Vice
Chairman Goldy also reminded residents that they should clear their sidewalks of snow.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he met with the Board of Health regarding smoking
regulations.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• The recycling vehicle broke down today. JRM is going to try and get back and finish today
but if they can't, they will take care of the streets that were left on Wednesday.
• Reminder - the Town Election and the Presidential Primary Election are on February 5th.
• The last day to file nomination papers with the Town Clerk is on December 19th.
• January 3, 2008 is the last day to withdraw nomination papers.
• The last day to register to vote is January 16, 2008.
• The Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting will close on January 2nd because of the change
in the election date. This will require a special Board of Selectmen meeting for that
evening.
• The Compost Center is open for Christmas trees - January 12, 2008. Curbside pick-up will
be the week of January 7th. No bags, no decorations.
• Reading was featured the week before last on Billy Costa's show - highlighting dining
experiences in Reading. I ' understand that the Venetian Moon, Reading Mandarin, The
Wine Shop, Bear Rock Cafe, and the two new restaurants under construction on Walkers
Brook Drive were featured.
• You may have noticed if you drive northbound on Main Street, there is a new left turn arrow
for northbound motorists at Birch Meadow Drive. This was installed at the Town's request
with support from several residents.
• The Town has been awarded an Attorney General's ,grant for substance abuse prevention -
approximately $72,000.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting - December 18, 2007 - Page 2
The Selectmen need to sign the Land Management Agreement to build a fishing dock at
Lobs Pond Mill.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve a "Land Manaeement Agreement"
dated December 18. 2007 between the Town of Readine and the Massachusetts Department
of Fish and Game relative to the "construction, improvement or repair. maintenance and
daily operation of the fishing and/or boating access facility located at the Lobs Pond Mill
Conservation area" was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Discussion/Action Items
Discussion with Atlantic Suver Market re: Advertising - Arnold Rubin and Paul Duffy were
present. The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen requested them in to talk regarding their,
advertising the benefits of alcohol.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the topic carne up- during the license renewals. He also
noted that the Atlantic Market is different because it is a grocery store and children go in there.
Residents have voiced concerns regarding advertising the health benefits of alcohol.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that there is an issue in Town with substance abuse.
Mr. Rubin noted that he did put bag stuffers a while ago but he stopped doing that when he was
asked to. He placed advertisements in the alcohol department but removed them when he was
told to do so. He also noted that he is not promoting in any way that alcohol is healthy for you.
He indicated that if there is a problem, let hire know and he will take care of it. He noted that he
donates to a lot of organizations.
Presentation - Birch Meadow Master Plan, - Gary Gresh, member of the Birch Meadow Master
Plan Committee, noted that a survey was sent out. Residents of the Town enjoy big open areas,
desire to rebuild Imagination Station, want more fields and want a pool.
Mr. Gresh noted that the Higgins Area is conservation land and could only be used for walking
trails. The Committee looked at putting a swimming pool behind Coolidge Middle School.
Castine Field is conservation land so we can't do anything with that except add willow trees to
make it more attractive and use is as a skating area. The Town Manager suggested grading the
sidelines to create a crown.
There was discussion about reconfiguring the fields, and it was noted that higher netting would
be needed to catch the foul balls.
Mr. Gresh noted that the Committee recommends using the Imagination Station site in the same
spirit in the same location. He also noted that the Committee suggests putting an open air
pavilion near the batting cage area with picnic tables, concession stand and restrooms. The
Town Manager noted he had concerns about restrooms as far as upkeep and vandalism. Jamie
Maughn, member of the Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee, noted that the objective is to get
restrooms near the tennis courts. Recreation Administrator John Feudo indicated that we could
use porta potties.
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Board of Selectmen Meetinu - December 18. 2007 - Page 3
Mr. Gresh noted that a splash park would be more viable than a pool. The Town Manager
suggested putting the splash park next to Imagination Station for the whole community to use
since it would be the only one in Town. It was noted that location will be looked at but that will
take up parking spaces.
Selectman Richard Schubert indicated that he had concerns regarding removal of trees and the
number of fences. He indicated that we need to minimize the number of fences and maximize
the use.
Mr. Gresh noted that the Committee recommends a walking path around the entire compound.
Mr. Maughn indicated that the Committee will go back and produce a final report.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to extend the term of the Birch Meadow Master
Plan Committee to March 31. 2008 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Town Manager Evaluation - The Selectmen did a thorough and excellent review of the Town
Manager. There was discussion about setting the Town, Manager's salary for FY 2009, and it
was decided to discuss that at their meeting on January 2, 2008. .
A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to 20 into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing strateev with respect to litiLration. not to come back into Oven Session was
approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
January 8, 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 7:05 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, Assistant
Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Water
Supervisor Peter Tassi, Town Cleric Cheryl Johnson, Paula Sehena and the following list of
interested parties: Edward Blodgett, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Virginia Adams, Gina Snyder, Jim
Straek, MWRA representatives Mike Hornbrook, Lisa Marks, Fred Brandon, Tom Lindberg.
Reuorts and Comments.
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the
Compost Center will be open on January 12, 2008 for Christmas tree disposal. She also
requested that screening of the Public Works Garage be put on the Action Status Report for
action by Spring. '
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he will be holding Office Hours at the Senior Center on
the 2nd Thursday of the month at lunchtime.
Assistant Town Manager's Report
The Assistant Town Manager gave the following report:
• Your Community Connection - Winter 2008 edition is on the Town's home page.
• Town Election update from the Town Cleric tonight.
• The FY 2009 Budget Meetings Calendar is on the Town's home page.
• Reminder to Town Meeting Members to add contact info.
• The rope on the flag pole on the Common has broken (again). We may move it up to April
as an FY 2008 capital item instead of waiting until next Summer. It is in the CIP as a
$40,000 item.
• Erica McNamera has started work as our Substance Abuse Project Director - she is
located at the Police Station.
• Leslie Carabello was hired as our new Public Health Nurse. Thanks for Dianne Luther
(Nurse Advocate) for helping out until Leslie started working.
• Lt. Mike Cloonan has submitted his letter of intent to retire next June after 33 years with
the Police Department.
• Congratulations to Patrol Officer Pat Iapicca, Sergeant Mark O'Brien and Chief James
Cormier on recently passing their 25th year mark with the Police Department.
• The School Department has sent a formal invitation to the Selectmen and Finance
Committee to attend their meeting on Monday night.
• The Finance Committee Meeting for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
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Board of Selectmen Meetiniz - Januarv 8. 2008 - Page 2
Public Comment - Everett Blodgett, Chairman of the Walkable Reading Group, indicated that
sidewalks need to be cleared of snow. He noted that there is a walking program in Reading that
needs to be solved. We need to get people out of their cars and walking year round.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that one remedy is a potential bylaw. Mr. Blodgett
indicated that he did not know if a bylaw will solve the problem, and noted that people who live
on a corner get plowed in. Age and cost of plowing is also an issue. He feels that it is the
Town's responsibility. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Town could not. plow all of the
sidewalks.
Gina Snyder noted that the Step Wise Program is a way to offer outreach and education.
Virginia Adams suggested rewarding those who do shovel their sidewalks.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that there is a Public Works Policy against shoveling snow
into the public way.
Discussion/Action Items
Hi2hli,qhts - Elections - Town Clerk Cheryl Johnson gave an overview of the upcoming
Election.
Presentation by MWRA re: Water Svstem Redundancv - Public Works Director Ted McIntire,
Water Supervisor Peter Tassi, MWRA representatives Mike Hornbrook, Lisa Marks, Fred
Brandon and Tom Lindberg were present.
Mr. Hornbrook noted that there are two areas that need to be upgraded. They are looking to
provide redundancy for transmission and storage capacity. They are in the early phases of the
project and are looking at construction in 2011.
Ms. Marks noted that there is one transmission pipe, and the problem is that they cannot take it
off line to maintain or repair. They would also like an additional pumping station. There is one
storage tank on Bear Hill that holds 6 million gallons. They have concerns with a pipe in part. of
Stoneham. They also need enough pressure to allow communities to fill their tanks on a maxed
day. They need a site at a useful elevation but there are not a lot of hills in this area. They might
need more than one location. They have identified three sites in Reading at Route 28/128 clover
leaf, Bear Hill and Interstate 93.
Mr. Hornbrook noted that the pipes need to be looped so if there is a break, they can shut off the
valve and back feed. Alternative #7 is preferred at the Route 28/128 clover leaf. They looked at
Apache Pass but that is not a good site. They spoke with Mass Highway and they asked for more
information, and requested that they hold a public meeting. He also noted that site 6 is not
preferred because they would have to acquire more land to put a bigger tank.
Mr. Lindberg noted that the short-term solutions are to strengthen the Stoneham and Reading
interconnection by building a section of long-term pipe in Reading and Stoneham. They will
submit an expanded ENF to MEPA by May 18, 2008 and get the decision by April 25, 2008.
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Ted McIntire noted that when the Town went with the MWRA, we asked them to look at
redundancy and they are. He also noted that the lights at the Interchange are 120 feet high, and
the tank they are proposing is 185 feet high.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked what the tank looks like, and Ms. Marks noted that it is a
pillar with a bowl on top. Selectman Schubert noted that he would like to see options with less
visual impact, and asked if the Town is obligated to fund any land acquisitions. Mr. Hornbrook
indicated that all the water communities pay, and there will be no special assessment to Reading.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked how much say the Town has, and Mr. Hornbrook noted that
they are here tonight to work with the community. They will get more details and come back.
Selectman Schubert noted that the Addison-Wesley project could be going on at the same time,
and also the Mass Highway project.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he had concerns with the scale of the towers, and he would like
to see conceptual cross sections.
Mr. Hornbrook noted that he will get images and views from certain sections before filing the
public document. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy indicated that he would also like to see views
coming from Stoneham.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked about alternative sites. Ted McIntire noted that they are right
in the middle of neighborhoods, and we don't want to put them there.
Hearing - Meadow Brook Golf Club - Alter Premises. Outdoor Deck - The Secretary read the
hearing notice.
Bob Morelli was present representing the Meadow Brook Golf Club. He noted that the club is
planning on doubling the size of the deck outside the 19th hole. This requires a change in plan
for the liquor license. He has submitted plans with the Building Department, and noted that all
servers are TIPS trained.
Vice Chainnan Stephen Goldy noted that signs should be posted indicating that no liquor is
allowed beyond the walls of the deck. Selectman Richard Schubert suggested posting the signs
on the rails.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to close the hearing to alter the premises at the
Meadow Brook Golf Club was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to amend the liquor license to include the deck
outside the 19th hole at Meadow Brook Golf Club. 292 Grove Street. subject to the proper
placement of signs on the deck rails indicatine "no liquor bevond this point" was approved
by a vote of 5-0-0.
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Review Process for Considering Sidewalk Plowing Issue - The Assistant Town Manager noted
that the Town Manager suggests including the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce,
the Downtown merchants and residents.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that this has been a bad year for sidewalk clearing. He also
noted that the Town does not have enough staff to clear all the sidewalks, and noted that a capital
adjustment was made to purchase sidewalk equipment.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that mounds of snow blocking the sidewalks are an issue.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he has lived in cities and towns that require residents to
clear their sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowstorm.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that it is difficult to get outside contractors to help in snow
plowing. Sometimes widening of the roads are done a day later because of staff issues.
Mary Ellen O'Neill noted that the sidewalks in her neighborhood have been icy for weeks. She
asked how DPW clears out blocked in corners. She also noted that the Mineral Street Bridge has
patches of ice, and the children are gripping the wall to get over the bridge to get to school. She
noted that the Town has a bylaw regarding not plowing snow into the street or onto the
sidewalks, and contractors should be educated of the existing bylaw.
Jim Strack of 141 Eastway noted that the State paid for the sidewalks to the schools and half the
school year, the sidewalks are not useable. He also noted that children take buses and have to
walk down the street to the bus stop. He noted that if there is an ordinance, then private
contractors would be more willing to do sidewalks.
Selectman Camille Anthony suggested sending out a letter to the PTO's.
The Board indicated that they would like a snap of sidewalk routes that are plowed by the Town,
and also the total mileage of sidewalks in the Town. They indicated that they would like to
discuss this topic when the Town Manager and Director of Public Works are available.
Review Process for Considering All Alcoholic Restaurant Liauor Licenses for Establishments
with Fewer than 100 Seats - The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Town Manager
suggests involving the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce and the Economic
Development Committee in this process.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that this is on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he will bring this issue to the Reading Coalition
Against Substance Abuse.
Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested reaching out to restaurants who are not in Reading. He also
asked if this would be limited to certain sections of Town. This issue will be rescheduled for
another meeting when the Town Manager is available.
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Approval of Minutes
A.motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of November 20. 2007
was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of November 27, 2007
was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of December 8. 2007 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to approve the Executive Session Minutes of
November 20, 2007, as written, were approved on a roll call vote with all five members
voting in the affirmative.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting of Januarv 8. 2008 at
9:50 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
January 19, 2008
The meeting convened at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Ben Tafoya,
Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner,
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Police Chief James Cormier, DPW
Business Manager Jane Kinsella, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Library Director Ruth Urell and Town
Accountant Gail LaPointe.
The Board received a budget overview from the Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director.
Detailed reviews were done of Accounting, Finance, Police and Dispatch, Community Services,
and the Town Manager's Office.
The following questions or issues were raised:
1. Because of the transfer of land, will Addison-Wesley generate new growth during FY
2009?
2. What is the cost of curbside leaf collection, and this should be added to additional
programs to be considered,
3. Once the Munis system is in place, we will look at how the charges to the RMLD for
indirect costs are allocated.
4. What is the total town-wide employee turnover to date this year?
5. We will look at the possibility of creating a general budget category within the municipal
government for sick leave buyback/vacation buyback.
6. The Board would like a report on grants that we have received over the last couple of
years.
7. The Board would like quarterly budget reports for the current year.
8. The Board would like a copy of the Recreation Revolving Fund Report.
9. We need to have the Nurse Advocate come in to talk with the Board of Selectmen about
progress to date. The Town Manager suggested late Spring after the program has had an
opportunity to work for about six months on its own.
10. There's been a comment about the increasing cost of paper - has it increased?
11. For the Department of Community Services - what would $11,000 reduction mean to that
department?
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12. What has the vehicle maintenance been to date this year, and how is it allocated between
Police, Fire and Public Works?
13. How much of the vehicle maintenance are we sending out, and how much are we doing
in-house?
14. There was discussion about the DPW Report. The in-house presentation is going to take
place on January 29, 2008, and Selectman Camille Anthony will attend in lieu of
Chairman James Bonazoli who will not be available.
15. The Town should have a policy on how the one time revenues from the Addison-Wesley/
Pearson 40R project are utilized.
On motion by Anthonv seconded by Tafova, the Board voted to adjourn their meetin'2 of
Januarv 19, 2008 at 11:58 p.m. on a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
January 22, 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 7:01 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, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Ronald
O'Keefe, Peg Pratt, Fred Van Magness, James Lynch, Everett and Virginia Blodgett, Attorney
Barry Gerstein, Leigh Bull, Justin Ray.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments Chairman James Bonazoli noted that Boy Scout
Jacob Weston was attending the meeting this evening as part of his citizenship badge
requirements.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he, had Office Hours at the Senior Center two weeks
ago.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he attended the MMA Annual Trade Show.. He also noted that
he has asked Secretary Cohen for a response to our position on the Interchange project. He
noted that the Carpenter's Union had a booth regarding "Green Globes," and the Town needs to
encourage green construction. He requested that the MWRA water tanks be put on an agenda as
soon as possible.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that we need to study the issue of green as a community, and
requested that this be put on the Action Status Report. She also noted that she does feel that
something needs to be done with I-95. She is in favor of red light and speed cameras. She
requested a list of legal cases being worked on by Town Counsel, and the Town Manager noted
that he will have Town Counsel come in for Executive Session.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that the Cities for Climate Protection Committee will look
at the green building issue.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Selectmen met on Saturday to review the budget.
Public Comment - Fred Van Magness noted that he wrote a letter to the Board of Selectmen
regarding snow removal on sidewalks, and that this will put an extraordinary burden on some
people. He suggested working with the Light Department on the green initiative. He asked if a
turbine could go where the Water Treatment Plant is located.
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Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• Reminder - the Town Election and the Presidential Primary Election are on February 5th.
• Quarterly budget reports for the first half of this Fiscal Year are in the Board of Selectmen
information this evening.
• We have exceeded our FY 2008 snow and ice budget. We will, of course, continue to plow
and sand/salt as necessary.
• In your packet is the requested information on the completion of site improvements at the
Venetian Moon building by the property owner.
• We have received a dividend from MIIA for our Property and Casualty and Workers Comp
Insurance in the amount of $3,317 for this year.
• There is a DVD available for most of the members of the Board of Selectmen (you might
have to share) produced by MMA on Revenue Sharing. I previewed this on last week's
"Ask the Town Manager," and have asked RCTV to air it again in the coming months.
• In your packet of information this evening is an application put together by DPW Director
Ted McIntire and his staff for the EPA New England Annual Merit Award for the
community's efforts in addressing the Ipswich Water Shed envirolunental concerns. We'll
let you know if we are successful.
• The Health Division is conducting the last flu clinic of the year on January 24th here at
Town Hall - 4:30 to 6:60 p.m. Pneumonia and tetanus shots are also available.
• The 25% design hearing on the West Street project is scheduled for January 30th at 7:00
p.m. at the Parker Middle School. Notices have peen published..
Discussion/Action Items
Confirmation of Betterments - Franklin Terrace Sewer - The Town Manager noted that the
Town had approved funding for sewers on Franklin Terrace. The project is complete, and the
cost was considerably lower than the original estimate.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to confirm the sewer extension assessments for
Plat 153, Lot 12 at $9,545.60 and for Plat 153, Lot 12A at $9,945.60 with an interest rate of
5% should the owner choose to spread oavments over up to 20 vears was approved by a
vote of 5-0-0.
Hearina - Transfer of Stock. Chance of Manaeer. New Officer/Director - Longhorn Steak
House - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that this facility is under new construction. The Police Department and
Health Department have no problems with the transfer.
Attorney Barry Gerstein and Leigh Bull were present representing the Longhorn Steak House.
Attorney Gerstein noted that Ms. Bull is the new Manager, and she has the Town's rules and
regulations. Ms. Bull noted that the restaurant is 85% done, and they are looking to open on
March 10th.
Attorney Gerstein noted that RARE Hospitality was bought by GMRI, Inc. and that is owned by
Darden Restaurants. He also noted that RARE Hospitality is happy to be with Darden.
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A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to close the hearing for the Transfer of Stock,,
Change of Manager and New Officer/Director for the Longhorn Steak House was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to approve the Transfer of Stock, New
Officer/Director and Change of Manager of record from James Rocco Laano to Leigh
Anne Bull for RARE Hospitality International. Inc. d/b/a Longhorn Steak House at 39
Walkers Brook Drive. Reading, MA was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Hearing - Beer and Wine License - Twin Seafood - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
Twin Seafood owner Justin Ray was present.
The Town Manager noted that he did a site visit. The restaurant has 18 seats. He also noted that
the Police and Health Departments have no problem with this application.
Mr. Ray noted that he had a revised floor plan. There will be seating on both sides of the
restaurant. Whenever someone is eating in the fresh food section, wait staff will be there.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there are typically two people on duty, and Mr. Ray
indicated that there are.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to close the hearing for a Wine and Malt Liquor
License for Twin Seafood was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to approve the Wine and Malt Liquor License
for:
• Twin Seafood of Reading. Inc. d/b/a Twin Seafood. 591 Main Street
for a term expiring December 31, 2008 subject to the following conditions: All Bvlaws.
Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Hearing - Amending Rubbish Rules and Regulations - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that this is a housekeeping issue.
DPW Director Ted McIntire noted that the DEP has banned collection of construction material
so the regulations need to be changed to reflect that. He also noted that in Section 4.6.4.1, the
length of wood collection has changed from six feet to three feet and must be tied in bundles.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy asked if the 60 lbs. weight limit was per container, and Ted
McIntire indicated that it was.
Ted McIntire noted that CRT's are picked up curbside on the fourth Wednesday of the month for
$20.00. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that fluorescent bulbs, LCD and plasma screens need
to be added.
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Ted McIntire continued the review of the rules and regulations. There was some confusion about
the wording regarding the collection of wood, and the Town Manager indicated that he would
work on reorganizing the policy to snake it clearer. He will make the changes and bring it back
to the Selectmen.
A motion by Ant honv seconded by Goldv to close the hearing on amending Section 4.6 of
the Board of Selectmen Policies regarding Rubbish Collection Rules and Re¢ulations was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A'motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve the amendments to Section 4.6 of the
Board of Selectmen Policies regarding Rubbish Collection Rules and Regulations. as
presented on Januarv 22, 2008, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Update on Water Conservation Efforts - Ted McIntire noted that the goal is to reduce the
demand for water. He reviewed the rebate program, the odd/even outdoor watering, the retrofit
program and the irrigation program.
Fred Van Magness noted that hiring a plumber and getting a permit for installing low flow toilets
discourages residents from applying for the rebates.
Review Process for Considering Sidewalk Plowing Issue - The Town Manager noted that the
Town does not have a bylaw requiring residents to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice but we
do have a bylaw prohibiting plowing into the public way.
Ted McIntire noted that there are three sidewalk routes. The business district is completely
cleared off, and they also try to do some of the schools with drop off areas. There are seven
miles of sidewalks in the business district alone. The school district has 20 miles of sidewalks.
He is looking to buy new equipment for plowing the sidewalks. He also noted that Main Street
is the hardest route to clear. They have recently added Franklin Street, Sunset Rock and Roma
Lane to the route.
Ted McIntire noted that the problem with the businesses on south Main Street is that they are
plowing their parking lots onto the sidewalks. They will start enforcing the current bylaw.
Resident Peg Pratt handed out a letter to the Board, and noted that the Town cannot expect the
elderly to shovel when they weren't even allowed to go to work.
Ronald O'Keefe of 44B Batchelder Road noted that the handicapped cannot shovel, and asked
what the fine would be. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that it would be a $25.00 fine. Mr.
O'Keefe noted that Chapter 85, Section 5 of the MGL states that $10.00 is the maximum fine,
and asked what the appeal process would be. Chairman Bonazoli noted that extenuating
circumstances will be dealt with in the bylaw.
The Town Manager noted that most of the rest of the country have a bylaw requiring clearing of
sidewalks.
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Mr. Van Magness noted that he has elderly neighbors who cannot physically shovel. He asked
who would plow the snow if there are exemptions. He also noted that DPW needs help and
resources. He suggested licensing private plows and giving them a copy of the regulations.
The Town Manager suggested dealing with the commercial district differently than the
residential districts.
Everett Blodgett of 99 Prescott Street noted that many houses have sidewalks that go nowhere.
He feels that the Town should put more effort into education instead of enforcement - he wants
to get more people out of their cars and walking.
The consensus of the Selectmen was not to move forward with a new bylaw, and they would
rather have the current bylaw enforced.
Selectman Richard Schubert requested an outline from Ted McIntire on snow plowing
procedures.
Review Process for Considering All Alcoholic Restaurant Liauor Licenses for Establishments
with Fewer than 100 Seats - The Town Manager noted that the issue is whether to allow a full
liquor license for smaller restaurants. He also noted that the Economic Development Committee
is interested in this. Arlington licenses 99 seats and the merchants have brought forth a request
for 55-65 seats. He noted that he would include the Economic Development Committee, all
licensees and the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse in the process.
Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested reaching out to people who have expertise in hospitality, and
people in Reading who own restaurants outside of Reading.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that Arlington has more square footage than Reading. He also
noted that the Building Inspector determines the number of seats.
Selectman Camille Anthony suggested contacting the Chamber of Commerce, and also requested
a timeline.
Debt Authorization - Fire Ladder Truck - The Assistant Town Manager noted that it is their
intention to borrow for 10 years for the ladder truck but it could be a maximum of 15 years.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldv to estimate that the maximum useful life of a new
ladder truck is at least 15 nears, and therebv authorize the Treasurer to borrow funds for
the purchase of the ladder truck for a term not exceedine 15 vears as provided by M.G.L
44 S7 (9) was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of December 4. 2007
was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
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A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of December 11. 2007 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv to approve the Minutes of Januarv 2. 2008 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to eo into Executive Session for the purposes of
discussine strateev with respect to labor negotiations. not to come back into open session
was approved on a roll call vote with all five members votine in the affirmative..
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
January 26, 2008
The meeting convened at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Ben Tafoya,
Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner,
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Police Chief James Cormier, Fire
Chief Greg Burns, DPW Director Ted McIntire, DPW Business Administrator Jane Kinsella,
Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Library Board Members Karen Storti, Vicki Yablonsky and
Suzie Axelson.
Discussion/Action Items
FY 2009 Budget Review - A revised packet of material was submitted to the Board. There was
discussion on a possible $25,000 item to do yard waste collection five times a year. The
suggestion was made that we should reduce the cost of operating the Compost Center by a
similar amount, and staff disagreed indicating that the Compost Center would still be open for
those who want to take their own materials.
There was also discussion on what the affect would be on the sale of stickers. Staff will try to
get together information on what the vehicle trips were when we used to have the curbside pick
up compared to current. Staff will also look at the issue of how many stickers are sold during the
different months of the year indicating how many stickers are likely to be for the Compost
Center versus parking at the Depot.
Librarv
Library Board Members Karen Storti, Vicki Yablonsky and Suzie Axelson were present. The
priorities for the Library Board are additional Sunday hours. They would also like funding for
some of the programs. This is to pay people to come in and do programs, not for staff.
There was discussion about copier revenues, and this will be verified with the Board. The Board
also asked for a list of all the sources of funds. that are spent on behalf of the Library, or donated
to the Library from friends, foundations, State aid, trust funds, donations, etc.
Selectman Camille Anthony suggested that if we are going to add Sunday hours, maybe the
priority would be in the "dead of Winter," maybe January through March.
The question was raised as to how the hours of the Reading Public Library compared to other
comparable communities.
The Board talked about building condition, and the Library Board mentioned that they would
like to have a structural analysis done of the Library to detennine what the loading can be in
different areas and what technology access could be.
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Fire Deoartment
Fire Chief Greg Burns talked about the Fire Deparhrnent. There was discussion on revenues
generated, and whether they should be specifically dedicated to the ambulance part of the
service. One of the options would be to include this as an accorrunodated cost, and this will be
discussed with the Finance Committee.
Public Works Debartment
Ted McIntire reviewed the DPW Budget. There was specific discussion on the need for training
and restrictions on available funds, equipment maintenance, and whether the number provided
even with the transfer last Fall is adequate.
There was discussion about the Compost Center, and the suggestion that we survey a random
100 residents who have Community Access Stickers, and see whether or not they would stop
going to the Compost Center and rely on curbside collection. This would provide some valuable
information.
The Board requested a list of shade tree priorities
One of the challenges in the coming couple of years will be to carry out plans for improvement
of Memorial Park, the Northern Area Greenway, and the Birch Meadow area. The suggestion
was made that we should develop a section of the website to encourage donations.
A suggestion was made that we review the cemetery fees and look for additional revenue there.
We need to come up with a program for recycling in the parks.
There was discussion as to whether or not adding $50,000 to snow and ice was the right amount.
Last year, we increased by $25,000 and the Town Manager recommended that we work towards
increasing the budget to the previous five year average.
The Town Manager reviewed a chart that he will update, and then send to the Selectmen
electronically for them to respond on what their priorities would be.
On motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert, the Board adjourned the Januarv 26, 2008
meeting at 12:35 n.m. by a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
Board of Selectmen Meeting
February 12, 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 7:00 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, Selectman Camille Anthony. (Selectman
Richard Schubert arrived at approximately 7:30 p.m.), Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, DPW
Director Ted McIntire, and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, John
Miles, Jeffrey Perkins, Clark Petschek, Bob Nigro, Bill Connors, Kevin Furilla, Kim
Honetschlager, Tracy Sopchak, Ron D'Addario, Gina Snyder, Michelle Benson, Steve
Vittorioso, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Bill Ryperson (Chronicle).
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Retorts and Comments - Selectman Camille Anthony reported that
the Audit Committee met and reviewed the audit, and the Town's financial operations are
sound and received high marks. A copy of the audit report will be given to the Board of
Selectmen as soon as it is available.
Selectman Ben Tafoya thanked his neighbors for voting for his re-election. He also
expressed appreciation to all Town staff for running an excellent Election. He noted that
a letter should be sent to the Washington Street resident who sent a letter to the Board of
Selectmen regarding traffic issues. The Town Manager noted that we were going to do
traffic counts on Washington Street as soon as the weather allowed. Vice Chairman
Stephen Goldy suggested that we also do John Street. He also requested that we look at
the timing on the signal at Washington and Main Street.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy thanked the community for their hard work on the
Election. He will also be going to a housing cabinet meeting at Peter Sanborn Lane with
Federal officials.
Chairman James Bonazoli thanked the community for electing him to another term. He
noted that there were two veterans who were not available on Veterans' Day, and
requested that we schedule time for them to come into the Selectmen's Meeting. He was
on a panel discussion for the World Caf6 on RCTV, and is excited about the program.
Selectman Richard Schubert offered congratulations to Selectman Ben Tafoya and
Chairman James Bonazoli on their re-election.
Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested that we mark the handicapped spaces on the map in the
public information, and make sure that the signs are posted.
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Public Comment - Bill Brown suggested that the Memorial Day Parade should be re-
routed to start at the Library and end at Laurel Hill this year in order to avoid
construction on the Downtown.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• Election "wrap-up."
e 25% design hearing on the West Street project - January 30th.
e Approval from DEP to use the Water Treatment Plant site for recreation.
e Correspondence from Town Counsel re: proposed legislation on penalties for
violation of Open Meeting Law. The Board agreed to send a letter in opposition to
the proposed amendments to the Open Meeting Law whereby individuals can be
individually libel for fines.
• "RX in the Medicine Cabinet" - RCASA program presented last week.
e Meetings with Businesses and residents re: planned construction on Downtown.
e World Cafe - February 27th.
• Earth Day -April 12th.
• Town Meeting - April 28th.
• Friends and Family Day - June 21 st is possible date.
Personnel and Appointments
Zoning Board of Appeals - The Board of Selectmen interviewed three candidates for one
position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. They interviewed John Miles, Jeffrey Perkins
and Clark Petschek. Clark Petschek is currently an Associate Member on the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
On motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv. the Board of Selectmen placed the
followinLy names into nomination for one position on the Zoning Board of Appeals
with a term expiring June 30. 2008: John Miles, Jeffrev Perkins and Clark
Petschek. Clark Petschek received five votes and was appointed.
On motion by Anthonv seconded by Tafova, the Board of Selectmen placed the
following names into nomination for one position as an 'Associate on the Zoning
Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2008: John Miles and Jeffrev
Perkins. John Miles received three votes and was appointed.
Discussion/Action Items
Presentation of Award - MMA Essav Contest - Parker sixth grade student Bob Nigro
was present to receive a plaque from the Massachusetts Municipal Association for his
third place finish in the MMA Essay Contest. Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy read Bob's
essay. The Board of Selectmen congratulated Bob on his hard work, and expressed the
hope that he would stay involved in local issues.
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Highlights - Technologv - Technology Administrator Bill Connors, Technology
Coordinator Kevin Furilla and GIS Coordinator K.im Honetschlager made a presentation
on the status of our Technology improvements in the community. Board members
requested that we get information on the number of hits by sections of the web page so
that we have an idea what people are seeking when they go to the web page.
Presentation - Cities for Climate Protection Committee - Tracy Sopchak, Ron
D'Addario, Gina Snyder and Michelle Benson made a presentation on the Cities for
Climate Protection Program and status. The Board appreciated the outstanding job that
the Committee has been doing.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked that we develop a planting program for shade trees.
Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested that we should have Town Counsel review with the
Board the Town's legal authority to report LEED or equivalent development standards.
It has also seen a program in Lawrence that was. a "Green Globe" certified which is a
simpler process than LEED certification.
Delegating Downtown Parking Regulations to the Town Manager during Downtown
Construction - On motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv, the Board moved to
delegate the authoritv to the Town Manager to establish and amend parking
regulations in the business district as defined in the "Town of Reading.
Massachusetts Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted March 28. 1995 as amended"
during the construction of the Downtown Improvements Project, said approval to
expire September 30, 2009, or such earlier date as the construction proiect may be
completed. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy asked to have a review of all items that have been
delegated to the Town Manager for approval.
Establishing Parking Regulations on Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road - The hour
being late, the Board deferred until a future meeting the following Discussion/Action
Items: Establishing Parking Regulations on Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road, the
Process of Consideration of Changes to Liquor Licenses for Restaurants, and Discussion
of the Comcast Cable TV License Renewal.
Finalize FY 2009 Budget - The Town Manager presented the status of the Selectmen's
priorities for budget items. The consensus was that an additional Police Officer was the
highest priority with a cost of $84,000 which includes benefits. There was a discussion
on other priorities including curbside and leaf and grass collection five times a year at a
cost of $25,000, with additional fees for parking, Sunday hours at the Library and
additional training. The Board decided to focus on one time expenses since any of the
other issues may not be sustainable over time. The consensus of the Board was to spend
the additional available funds as follows: Police lights and lasers - $3500, training for
Town employees (by putting in the Huffman Resources Budget) - $25,000. The Town
Manager will develop for staff a list of the professional development programs to be
established.
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DPW Director Ted McIntire asked what the Board's plans were for funding Pay and
Classification results. There was a lot of discussion on the matter but the sense from the
Board was to get the results of the Pay and Classification Study, understand the issues,
and then work towards a resolution.
Reverse Liquor License Transfer - Macaroni Grill - The Town Manager explained that
the sale of the corporation of the Macaroni Grill did not take place and, therefore, the
license needs to be rescinded.
On motion by Tafova seconded by Goldv, the Board moved that the Board of
Selectmen rescind the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beveraues Restaurant License
from Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Grill to
Waterloo Ventures. Inc. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Authorization for Internal Borrowing - The Assistant Town Manager noted that because
of the delay in the refinancing of two of the school building projects through the SBA,
we needed authorization to provide internal borrowing in the amount of $800,000 for the
purpose of purchase of the ladder truck.
On motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv, the Board voted to approve the
advance of funds in lieu of borrowine in the amount of $800.000 for the purpose of
Purchase of a fire ladder truck and equipment, as voted in Article 10 of the
November 13, 2007 Subsequent Town Meeting, with a repavment deadline of June
30, 2008. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
The Board deferred the Approval of Minutes until the next meeting.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to ao into Executive Session for the
purpose of strate2v with respect to Labor NeLyotiations and Approval of Minutes.
not to come back into Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all five
members voting in the affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
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Ph: (781) 942-9007 Fx: (781) 942-9037
Francis P. Driscoll
Daniel B. Seferian
Colleen Loughlin, Ret'Admin
Please be advised that at the meeting of the Reading Retirement Board held on Monday,
February 11, 2008, the Board determined that Francis P. Driscoll was the only candidate
nominated for the First Member of the Reading Retirement Board. Therefore, it was voted
to declare Francis P. Driscoll to be elected the First Member of the Reading Retirement
Board in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 32, 840 CMR 7.00. His term will commence on
April 1, 2008 and expire on March 31, 2011.
Sincerely,
Colleen Loughlin
Retirement Board Administrator
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I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your recent communication requesting the
removal of alcohol-related ads from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
The MBTA certainly understands and appreciates your concerns regarding the impact
alcohol-related advertising on our system has on area youth. Because we take underage drinking
very seriously, we worked together with area academic, religious, and private entities to develop
strict advertising standards that guide our ad management process. For example, we mandate
disclaimers that indicate the Commonwealth's legal drinking age and the dangers of misuse of
such beverages. Additionally, on several occasions we have met with community organizations
to share our joint concern about underage drinking. In fact, we even offered to promote
messages from these organizations about the dangers of underage drinking within our system.
Although advertising revenue helps the MBTA reduce its significant financial debt, we do
our best to not jeopardize our customer service-oriented policies and to promote responsible
advertising.
Again, thank you for sharing your th ughts and concerns.
Be reg ds,
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General M ager
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116-3974
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Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner,
Congratulations! It is my pleasure to inform you that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (MassDEP) has awarded the Town of Reading a Municipal Sustainability Grant. Reading will
receive climate protection funds of $15,000 for its "LED Traffic Light Retrofit Project", 8 public space
containers _and I waste reduction toolkit. The total value of this grant is $16,666.
Since 1990, MassDEP has awarded over $42 million in grants to cities and towns to build strong
recycling, composting, and household hazardous waste programs. In recent years, the municipal grant
program was broadened to include water conservation, air and water quality protection, and climate
protection initiatives. These changes reflect the mounting environmental challenges of the 21St century
and MassDEP's belief that local initiatives can play a significant role in reducing our environmental
footprint.
Your municipal recycling coordinator will receive, under separate cover, the grant paperwork outlining
the terms and conditions of the above-named award. In the meantime, should you have any questions,
please call Regan Clover at (617) 292-5707.
MassDEP applauds your community's efforts to implement innovative environmental initiatives and
looks forward to working with you towards a sustainable environment.
Very truly yours,
Laurie Burt:
Commissioner
cc: Mr. Edward D. McIntire, Jr., Director of Public Works
Senator Tisei, Representative Jones and Representative Natale
This information is available in alternate format. Call Donald M. Games, ADA Coordinator at 617-556-1057. TDD Service -1-800-298-2207.
MassDEP on the World Wide Web: http://www.mass.gov/dep
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Thad: yo r contacting my office to express your concerns with.fianding for Sewer Rate Relief
Fund (SRF m the Fiscal Year 2009 budget. I appreciate you bringing your concerns to my
attention.
As you know, Governor Patrick's proposed FY'09 budget, called House 2, recommended a 34.8%
decrease for the line item associated with this issue:
Line Item 1231-1000 Local Services Sewer Rate Relief $15,000,000
Please keep in mind the Governor's budget is the first step in a lengthy budgetary process. It is
unknown how the Governor's proposals will fare through the House debate. Please be assured, all
members of the House are making careful evaluations as they prepare their budget proposals. Given
your expressed concerns, I will be sure to keep track of this particular line item as we move
forward.
Again, thank you again for bringing these matters to my attention. If you have further questions
or concerns on this or any other matter, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
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1 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867
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To: Alice Armstrong, Garden Club President
cc: Rachel Baumgartner, Eileen Barrett, RPL Librarians
Ted McIntire, DPW Director
Robert Keating, Supervisor, Parks & Forestry
L,,Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Karyn Storti, Chairperson, Library Trustees
Eileen O'Shea & Mary Dolben, Garden Club
Re: Update on Library Garden
Date: February 11, 2008
Dear Alice:
I'm writing to follow up on some of the things we discussed Saturday. In such a complicated
undertaking that involves several Town departments, different sources of funding, and many
volunteers, it's a challenge to keep track of what we agreed to and who will be responsible
for what components!
So, to review for the benefit of people who were not in the meeting, you, Librarian Rachel
Baumgartner, and I met at the library Saturday to plan the participation of the Garden Club in
the library Open House on March 1St and to review the timeline for the new garden.
As promised, the main floor of the library is currently showcasing the plans for the new
garden. It includes fall-color schematics from the landscaper that we scanned and printed,
books and magazines with a focus on the educational value of gardens and the principles of
xeriscape design, and of course, some live plants! Librarians Rachel B. and Eileen Barrett set
up the display and created a flyer that gives details about the Living, Giving, and Learning
Garden. Now that we have the plant list from the Garden Club, we will attach a donation
form to the flyer to try to make this a broad conununity project.
We also worked with you on Saturday to set up a donation schedule in several named
categories/levels:
"Perennial" $10 (Rachel changed this from "Annuals" since there aren't any in the garden.)
"Perennials" $25
"Shrubs" $50
"Trees" $200
Rachel and Eileen Barrett will create a notebook that will list the plants and link people's
donations and/or the name of the person being honored to the categories of plants, similar to
the book that the Garden Club creates each year for the Memory Tree. The Garden Club
wishes to label the individual plants with their common and Latin names for educational
purposes and therefore we will NOT put donor names on the plants themselves.
In order to expedite the planting, the library will provide the cost of the plants so that the
entire garden will be planted at the same time to avoid prolonged public disruption at the
entry. We've set up a special donation account with the Town Accountant and we will begin
immediately to seek gifts from all sectors of the community.
Also on Saturday, we looked at copies of the landscape plans which need a slight change to
accommodate a new bike rack for the library. Rachel and I met with Bruce Fenton, Parks
and Forestry Foreman, in late summer when the new rack was received (with several others
thanks to a grant written by Cities for Climate Protection committee members) to assess the
best and safest location for it. Alice and Rachel agreed it could easily be incorporated as
recommended into the plan.
We agreed that the Garden Club will have a prominent location at the March 1St Open House.
Library staff will move the current garden display to a table near the entryway that Garden
Club members will staff from 10-2 on March 1St and we hope that the community will
respond with interest and support.
Ted McIntire, Director of Public Works, has agreed that the DPW will remove large shrubs
that require heavy lifting with machinery, which was put on hold until after winter to avoid
erosion. DPW will also provide loam and mulch.
Is it still the Garden Club's intention that Joe Dolben, who last year expressed interest in
becoming an Eagle Scout, will build the retaining walls? If so, he'll need to work with
someone here to schedule, supervise, and establish the parameters of his participation. The
details of what material will be used, who will procure and pay for it, etc., will need to be
worked out specifically as that is a busy area and scheduling and completing the work will
have to be managed carefully and in close coordination with the library so that safe public
access will be maintained throughout the project. The same is true for actually planting the
garden itself. We haven't discussed that yet but it needs to be put on the spring calendar
which fills up quickly. Will the planting be done by the Garden Club?
Is there anything else that the Garden Club members need from the Town or the Library in
order to begin this welcome project that will greatly enhance the value of the library for the
community? Trustees, Library staff, and I all eagerly anticipate the new season when we will
have a beautiful garden that will provide many educational and programming opportunities
for the public and a lovely new ambient space for all who visit (and work(ZD) here!
Thank you so much from all of us for putting the library at the center of your 50th Anniversary
Celebration - and Congratulations to the Garden Club for all the beautiful work you do
throughout Reading and on behalf of the library for all these years!
Best,
Ruth
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SENATE MINORITY LEADER
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON 02133-1063
DISTRICT OFFICE
979 MAIN STREET
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
(781) 246-3660
ROOM 308, STATE HOUSE
(617) 722-1206
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From: Senator Richard R. Tisei, Minority Leader
Date: February 12, 2008
Re: Local Aid Resolution
Dear Municipal Official:
I am writing to call your attention to a special local aid resolution that is due to be
filed in the-House and'SerIate,this week
As you know, Governor Deval'Patrick recently filed his Fiscal Year 2009 budget
proposal, which included a.$223.million increase in Chapter 70'educatioh funding for
local school districts. That figure fully funds year three of the five-year funding schedule
implemented by the Legislature in 2006 to correct some of the historic inequities in the
funding formula.
The Governor's budget also level-funds the Additional Assistance account, as
well as Lottery Aid, at Fiscal Year 2008 levels. However, he makes full funding of
Lottery Aid contingent upon the state's receipt of a projected $600 million in licensing
fees for the creation of as many as three destination resort casinos in Massachusetts. If
these revenues do not materialize this year, he would reduce Lottery Aid by 13.28 percent
across the board, a proposal that is completely unacceptable.
Although I support casino gambling, I do not think a program as important as
local aid should be predicated on. the passage: of I gislation that has not yet come up for a
hearing.. The local aid resolution I am filing.with my_House and Senate colleagues would
hold communities harmless and hily'fiand Zottery'Aid; witli no tie-in to `casino revenues.
It would also -honor the, Legislature's commitment to reform the Chapter 70 formula to
ensure equitable funding for local school districts,.while maintammg level-funding for
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This resolution will provide a reliable baseline on which cities and towns can
build their municipal budgets for Fiscal Year 2009, well in advance of the state budget
being finalized. It also goes a step further than the Governor's budget by offering a one-
time supplemental payment to reimburse municipalities for the prior capping of Lottery
assistance during the last economic downturn.
As you know, the state capped Lottery aid from Fiscal Year 2003 to Fiscal Year
2005, withholding money that should have gone back to cities and towns. It is time to
send that money back to where it rightfully belongs.
This resolution would also create a new category of local aid for Fiscal Year 2009
only by drawing down $150 million from the Commonwealth's Stabilization Fund. This
money would then be redistributed to communities through the Lottery formula, which is
the fairest method for allocating this funding.
With the filing of this resolution, our work is only beginning. I want to take this
opportunity to ask for your help in passing this resolution. It is critical that House and
Senate members who have not signed onto this resolution understand just how important
it is that we adopt this plan to assist our cities and towns. I hope I can count on your
support.
I have enclosed a copy of the resolution, which contains a detailed breakdown of
local aid distribution, so you can see for yourself how your community would fare under
this plan. I hope you find this information helpfid.
Please feel free to contact me at (617) 722-1206 or e-mail me at
richard.tisei@state.ma.us if you have any questions. I look forward to working with each
and every one of you to help move this plan forward and deliver a fair and equitable local
aid package to Massachusetts' cities and towns.
RESOLUTIONS PROVIDING FOR A DECLARATION OF THE INTENT OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE RELATIVE TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNT
AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL AID TO THE COMMONWEALTH'S CITIES, TOWNS
AND REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
WHEREAS, EACH OF THE 351 CITIES AND TOWNS IN THE COMMONWEALTH DEPENDS ON
LOCAL AID TO HELP FUND ESSENTIAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES, INCLUDING POLICE, FIRE,
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS INITIATIVES; AND
WHEREAS, REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE COMMONWEALTH ALSO RELY ON THE
DISTRIBUTION OF SO-CALLED CHAPTER 70 EDUCATION DOLLARS TO PAY FOR THE SERVICES
THEY OFFER TO STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE; AND
WHEREAS, TIMELY NOTICE TO CITIES, TOWNS AND REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE
MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF SCHOOL AND MUNICIPAL AID AND LOTTERY DISTRIBUTIONS IS
ESSENTIAL FOR AN ORDERLY AND RATIONAL BUDGET PROCESS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL; AND
WHEREAS, MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS CURRENTLY FACE AN AFFORDABILITY CRISIS
DUE TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF PROPERTY TAXES THEY ARE FORCED TO PAY TO FUND LOCAL
SERVICES; AND
WHEREAS, A PORTION OF THIS BURDEN IS THE RESULT OF THE COMMONWEALTH HAVING
BUILT UP ITS STABILIZATION FUND IN RECENT YEARS BY CUTTING BACK ON LOCAL AID
PAYMENTS, WHICH HURT LOCAL BUDGETS AND STABILIZATION FUNDS; THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW TO THE
CONTRARY, IT IS THE INTENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE THAT
THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 70, LOTTERY AND ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AMOUNTS SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2009 AS LISTED BELOW, AND
THAT THE SAME AMOUNTS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR
SAID FISCAL YEAR:
Municipality
7061-0008
0611-6500
Additional
Lottery,
Chapter 70
Assistance
Distribution
ABINGTON
$7,808,577
$0
$2,448,308
ACTON
$5,228,141
$29,696
$1,711,261
ACUSHNET
$6,510,503
$23,875
$1,863,181
ADAMS
$9,141
$35,042
$2,477,382
AGAWAM
$16,486,547
$0
$4,585,049
ALFORD
$0
$0
$16,794
AMESBURY
$9,079,191
$0
$2,421,239
AMHERST
$6,266,707
$222,910
$9,816,456
ANDOVER
$7,467,975
$0
$2,223,890
AQUINNAH
$0
$0
$2,907
ARLINGTON
$6,229,294
$4,491,775
$4,950,398
ASHBURNHAM
$0
$0
$870,706
ASHBY
$0
$0
$474,742
ASHFIELD
$99,291
$0
$231,057
ASHLAND
$4,593,982
$291,598
$1,391,460
ATHOL
$0
$4,377$2
841,971
ATTLEBORO
$30,251,302
$0
$7,100,201
AUBURN
$5,807,803
$0
$2,131,457
AVON
$880,355
$400,636
$461,978
AYER
$4,253,186
$44;218
$897,962
BARNSTABLE
$7,744,649
$0
$2,617,907
BARRE
$17,858
$0
$1,012,076
BECKET
$81,381
$8,580
$104,445
BEDFORD
$3,025,145
$484,271
$944,414
BELCHERTOWN
$13,164,100
$0
$2,117,641
BELLINGHAM
$8,560,993
$0
$2,111,840
BELMONT
$4,603,815
$827,483
$1,982,683
BERKLEY
$5,537,165
$0
$757,261
BERLIN
$539,078
$0
$250,923
BERNARDSTON
$0
$0
$352,995
BEVERLY
$7,254,770
$2,452,442
$4,815,621
BILLERICA
$17,465,958
$2,349,321
$4,897,970
BLACKSTONE
$127,344
$0
$1,489,325
BLANDFORD
$45,414
$0
$157,015
BOLTON
$5,769
$0
$245,726
BOSTON
$221,422,839
$164,211,152
$71,585,070
7061-0008
0611-5500
Lottery
Municipality
Chapter 70
Additional
Distribution
Assistance
BOURNE
$5,049,097
$352,555
$1,471,898
BOXBOROUGH
$1,394,863
$0
$313,946
BOXFORD
$1,653,884
$36,411
$568,608
BOYLSTON
$460,908
$0
$426,309
BRAINTREE
$9,517,288
$3,378,041
$3,743,826
BREWSTER
$957,078
$0
$491,414
BRIDGEWATER
$85,768
$0
$3,985,382
BRIMFIELD
$1,190,971
$0
$485,238
BROCKTON
$128,909,020
$4,310,392
$21,748,886
BROOKFIELD
$1,369,987
$0
$614,506
BROOKLINE
$7,473,142
$3,497,741
$4,403,998
BUCKLAND
$0
$0
$344,329
BURLINGTON
$5,524,388
$1,386,400
$1,872,961
CAMBRIDGE
$9,316,701
$17,956,060
$8,781,240
CANTON
$3,760,236
$878,002
$1,790,936
CARLISLE
$851,812
$14,729
$258,294
CARVER
$10,319,108
$0
$1,818,145
CHARLEMONT
$143,418
$0
$217,551
CHARLTON
$0
$0
$1,615,256
CHATHAM
$699,107
$0
$187,306
CHELMSFORD
$9,432,005
$2,535,342
$3,781,598
CHELSEA
$50,797,335
$3,396,864
$6,824,838
CHESHIRE
$316,850
$0
$700,461
CHESTER
$133,451
$0
$224,070
CHESTERFIELD
$129,211
$0
$171,834
CHICOPEE
$48,081,058
$1,195,616
$13,136,065
CHILMARK
$0
$0
$4,667
CLARKSBURG
$1,723,370
$13,114
$439,639
CLINTON
$11,212,718
$175,517
$2,754,261
COHASSET
$1,788,815
$166,099
$474,221
COLRAIN
$0
$0
$317,513
CONCORD
$2,154,784
$383,959
$1,059,887
CONWAY
$638,732
$0
$222,429
CUMMINGTON
$70,568
$0
$103,825
DALTON
$218,598
$0
$1,254,672
DANVERS
$4,601,706
$1,118,972
$2,425,783
DARTMOUTH
$9,683,685
$0
$3,137,399
DEDHAM
$3,935,816
$1,550,298
$2,519,651
DEERFIELD
$1,106,598
$0
$597,774
DENNIS
$0
$0
$677,806
DEVENS
$328,000
$0
$0
DIGHTON
$0
$0
$865,018_
DOUGLAS
$8,066,226
$0
$908,255
DOVER
$648,415
$0
$239,412
DRACUT
$17,410,464
$0
$4,360,650
DUDLEY
$0
$0
$1,921,092
DUNSTABLE
$0
$30,076
$259,136
DUXBURY
$4,341,487
$0
$1,103,205
EAST BRIDGEWATER
$10,896,226
$0
$1,862,944
EAST BROOKFIELD
$95,548
$0
$335,891
EAST LONGMEADOW
$8,324,121
$0
$1,801,506
EASTHAM
$340,536
$0
$185,422
Municipality
70614008
0611-5500.
Additional:
Lottery
Chapter 70
Assistance
Distribution
,
EASTHAMPTON
$8,158,515
$108,874
$3,389,371
EASTON
$9,794,246
$0
$2,725,472
EDGARTOWN
$455,629
$28,507
$54,397
EGREMONT
$0
$0
$78,527
ERVING
$413,092
$13,150
$70,501
ESSEX
$0
$33,828
$270,890
EVERETT
$33,919,780
$4,084,357
$4,514,014
FAIRHAVEN
$7,657,403
$391,434
$2,415,070
FALL RIVER
$93,641,102
$2,290,951
$27,367,962
FALMOUTH
$5,224,411
$0
$1,725,460
FITCHBURG
$41,150,295
$214,811
$10,406,302
FLORIDA
$516,835
$0
$61,949
FOXBOROUGH
$8,462,796
$0
$1,853,812
FRAMINGHAM
$17,135,878
$4,697,500
$7,684,825
FRANKLIN
$28,726,706
$0
$3,075,295
FREETOWN
$1,546,895
$0
$1,181,812
GARDNER
$19,135,945
$120,747
$5,153,217
GEORGETOWN
$4,444,922
$52,998
$838,575
GILL
$0
$0
$264,688
GLOUCESTER
$6,204,130
$1,923,054
$3,047,653
GOSHEN
$102,159
$0
$99,566
GOSNOLD
$17,447
$1,962
$649
GRAFTON
$8,180,814
$0
$1,945,992
GRANBY
$4,732,473
$0
$1,098,909
GRANVILLE
$1,344,685
$0
$199,541
GREAT BARRINGTON
$0
$0
$944,536
GREENFIELD
$9,734,728
$0
$3,951,296
GRATON
$0
$0
$957,896
GROVELAND
$0
$0
$792,487
HADLEY
$790,348
$138,341
$426,515
HALIFAX
$2,643,129
$0
$1,129,778
HAMILTON
$0
$42,887
$757,377
HAMPDEN
$0
$0
$779,634
HANCOCK
$205,303
$17,638
$52,631
HANOVER
$6,004,648
$1,326,394
$1,310,076
HANSON
$11,943
$0
$1,458,374
HARDWICK
$0
$3,228
$501,226
HARVARD
$1,787,958
$55,090
$1,788,048.
HARWICH
$1,871,266
$0
$536,099
HATFIELD
$812,018
$0
$388,341
HAVERHILL
$36,078,018
$2,503,145
$9,729,028
HAWLEY
$11,668
$12,924
$40,938
HEATH
$0
$0
$97,533
HINGHAM
$4,850,597
$334,151
$1,630,053
HINSDALE
$111,270
$0
$263,622
HOLBROOK
$4,956,102$4
757$1
831,627
HOLDEN
$0
$0
$2,132,435
HOLLAND
$889,479
$0
$251,204
HOLLISTON
$6,879,932
$412,300
$1,515,044
HOLYOKE
$67,779,308
$606,646
$12,033,363
HOPEDALE
$6,268,494
$0
$811,561
HOPKINTON
$5,788,652
$120,287
$857,397
4
S o'
7061-0008
0611-5500
Lottery
Municipality
Chapter 70
Additional
Distribution
Assistance
HUBBARDSTON
$8,587
$0
$499,004
HUDSON
$8,415,317
$0
$2,481,823
HULL
$3,891,843
$1,388,549
$1,249,035
HUNTINGTON
$218,880
$0
$410,890
IPSWICH
$2,550,997
$775,432
$1,222,398
KINGSTON
$3,890,145
$0
$1,194,599
LAKEVILLE
$2,437,801
$0
$1,018,340
LANCASTER
$0
$0
$1,030,300
LANESBOROUGH
$861,902
$0
$429,319
LAWRENCE
$136,055,235
$190,699
$24,246,271
LEE
$2,067,656
$0
$775,098
LEICESTER
$9,911,439
$0
$2,160,967
LENOX
$1,219,373
$72,146
$591,240
LEOMINSTER
$40,477,387
$11,693
$7,111,354
LEVERETT
$287,813
$0
$222,153
LEXINGTON
$7,601,057
$0
$1,907,409
LEYDEN
$0
$0
$101,530
LINCOLN
$774,506
$292,012
$555,277
LITTLETON
$3,017,400
$164,924
$719,766
LONGMEADOW
$4,429,510
$0
$1,738,831
LOWELL
$119,881,735
$6,340,746
$25,007,761
LUDLOW
$12,688,709
$0
$3,802,034
LUNENBURG
$4,620,790
$0
$1,316,140
LYNN
$11.7,607,718
$9,477,523
$18,388,021
LYNNFIELD
$4,095,804
$362,288
$932,108
MALDEN
$41,237,571
$5,586,730
$10,027,791
MANCHESTER
$0
$0
$276,779
MANSFIELD
$17,263,411
$725,040
$2,051,122
MARBLEHEAD
$4,903,471
$39,403
$1,377,858
MARION
$465,310
$0
$280,827
MARLBOROUGH
$11,626,039
$2,728,327
$4,046,697
MARSHFIELD
$14,624,362
$202,756
$2,493,418
MASHPEE
$4,527,865
$0
$457,904
MATTAPOISETT
$568,024
$0
$504,430
MAYNARD
$3,263,163
$586,886
$1,368,403
MEDFIELD
$6,058,209
$744,614
$1,059,517
MEDFORD
$11,681,327
$6,432,448
$8,313,861
MEDWAY
$9,230,437
$187,002
$1,331,409
MELROSE
$7,541,739
$2,704,187
$3,678,618
MENDON
$27,663
$0
$508,609
MERRIMAC
$0
$0
$906,225
METHUEN
$37,369,988
$163,026
$6,603,980
MIDDLEBOROUGH
$17,185,388
$0
$3,068,505
MIDDLEFIELD
$17,650
$0
$66,164
MIDDLETON
$1,598,957
$126,570
$554,409
MILFORD
$14,245,479
$0
$3,801,454
MILLBURY
$6,956,660
$0
$2,203,899
MILLIS
$3,565,161
$320,940
$982,106
MILLVILLE
"$43,194
$0
$444,249
MILTON
$4,786,872
$1,245,145
$2,753,911
MONROE
$89,564
$13,927
$8,958
MONSON
$7,708,640
$0
$1,624,653
7061-0008
0611-5500
Lottery
Municipality
Chapter 70
Additional
Distribution
Assistance
MONTAGUE
$6,507
$0
$1,573,485
MONTEREY
$0
$12,538
$42,742
MONTGOMERY
$19,446
$0
$102,119
MOUNT WASHINGTON
$34,839
$33,286
$4,023
NAHANT
$475,089
$125,393
$344,863
NANTUCKET
$1,438,148
$0
$98,611
NATICK
$5,843,990
$1,942,474
$2,800,177
NEEDHAM
$6,118,846
$205,993
$1,966,680
NEW ASHFORD
$166,015
$7,313
$17,967
NEW BEDFORD
$110,955,531
$716,255
$27,914,157
NEW BRAINTREE
$0
$0
$148,368
NEW MARLBOROUGH
$0
$0
$72,889
NEW SALEM
$0
$0
$127,630
NEWBURY
$0
$0
$565,386
NEWBURYPORT
$3,388,114
$1,380,057
$1,794,165
NEWTON
$14,460,608
$1,377,012
$5,937,030
NORFOLK
$3,486,975
$0
$1,193,541
NORTH ADAMS
$14,464,725
$185,853
$5,335,763
NORTH ANDOVER
$5,551,977
$120,549
$2,430,070
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH
$21,050,700
$0
$3,580,677
NORTH BROOKFIELD
$4,451,604
$0
$991,720
NORTH READING
$6,170,866
$945,499
$1,264,357
NORTHAMPTON
$7,376,359
$577,922
$4,892,383
NORTHBOROUGH
$3,347,474
$61,111
$1,327,160
NORTHBRIDGE
$14,256,878
$3,071$2
624,068
NORTHFIELD
$0
$0
$393,981
NORTON
$13,094,617
$0
$2,586,754
NORWELL
$2,778,831
$541,079
$793,111
NORWOOD
$5,183,560
$2,665,880
$3,123,215
OAK BLUFFS
$661,462
$0
$90,514
OAKHAM
$80,415
$0
$238,783
ORANGE
$5,516,748$2
115$2
009,259
ORLEANS
$256,162
$0
$213,784
OTIS
$0
$0
$45,269
OXFORD
$9,416,524
$0
$2,559,196
PALMER
$11,225,832
$0
$2,495,999
PAXTON
$0
$0
$581,500
PEABODY
$20,118,092
$3,140,276
$5,843;843
PELHAM
$233,169
$0
$198,112
PEMBROKE
$12,449,176
$0
$2,092,132
PEPPERELL
$8,877
$0
$1,591,572
PERU
$91,528
$0
$138,595
PETERSHAM
$451,377
$0
$142,683
PHILLIPSTON
$0
$4,386
$217,474
PITTSFIELD
$35,756,340
$880,284
$9,865,448
PLAINFIELD
$54,235
$0
$62,440
PLAINVILLE
$2,687,691
$0
$944,212
PLYMOUTH
$21,376,068
$0
$4,876,826
PLYMPTON
$594,336
$0
$295,268
PRINCETON
$0
$0
$368,498
PROVINCETOWN
$278,151
$22,181
$149,971
QUINCY
$16,126,667
$11,567,002
$12,198,123
Municipality
7061-0008
0611-5500
Additional
Lottery
Chapter 70
Assistance
Distribution
RANDOLPH
$12,185,588
$1,825,854
$4,643,343
RAYNHAM
$0
$0
$1,415,252
READING
$9,264,215
$1,534,901
$2,499,940
REHOBOTH
$0
$0
$1,168,128
REVERE
$33,590,732
$5,334,444
$7,468,366
RICHMOND
$356,276
$0
$134,651
ROCHESTER
$1,634,188
$0
$528,605
ROCKLAND
$10,359,483
$394,336
$2,895,846
ROCKPORT
$1,370,912
$0
$544,597
ROWE
$72,924
$0.
$4,903
ROWLEY
$0
$114,232
$557,888
ROYALSTON
$0
$0
$200,393
RUSSELL
$179,065
$0
$303,397
RUTLAND
$10,197
$0
$1,018,632
SALEM
$14,371,186
$3,298,731
$5,286,837
SALISBURY
$0
$0
$786,391
SANDISFIELD
$0
$0
$43,129
SANDWICH
$6,873,318
$88,406
$1,314,390
SAUGUS
$4,191,423
$1,784,087
$2,782,000
SAVOY
$527,277
$13,801
$130,406
SCITUATE
$5,208,715
$875,037
$1,628,696
SEEKONK
$4,605,053
$0
$1,531,537
SHARON
$6,964,282
$62,495
.$1,679,762
SHEFFIELD
$14,760
$11,938
$291,272
SHELBURNE
$0
$0
$322,652
SHERBORN
$538,802
$20,951
$249,638
SHIRLEY
$4,484,574
$185,558
$1,447,364
SHREWSBURY
$18,866,811
$298,861
$3,168,140
SHUTWSBURY
$616,453
$0
$211,060
SOMERSET
$5,372,323
$0
$1,908,916
SOMERVILLE
$20,597,265
$16,219,924
$13,901,505
SOUTH HADLEY
$7,665,297
$20,214
$3,230,315
SOUTHAMPTON
$2,614,089
$0
$793,038
SOUTHBOROUGH
$2,861,518
$0
$544,361
SOUTHBRIDGE
$16,282,624
$0
$4,378,557
SOUTHWICK
$0
$0
$1,417,837
SPENCER
$0
$0
$2,432,600
SPRINGFIELD
$262,734,913
$1,829,496
$45,286,984
STERLING
$0
$0
$856,049
STOCKBRIDGE
$0
$0
$124,062
STONEHAM
$3,532,166
$2,028,958
$2,596,588
STOUGHTON
$12,759,783
$103,134
$3,882,402
STOW
$0
$6,974
$516,965
STURBRIDGE
$2,061,613
$0
$964,251
SUDBURY
$4,367,981
$641,561
$1,100;660
SUNDERLAND
$891,346
$0
$629,069
SUTTON
$5;496,292
$0
$971,553
SWAMPSCOTT
$2,701,925
$352,328
$1,258,678
SWANSEA
$4,735,383
$0
$2,337,597
TAUNTON
$45,146,596
$0
$10,468,088
TEMPLETON
$0
$0
$1,507,851
TEWKSBURY
$13,139,908
$0
$3,464,019
~~l
Municipality
7061-0008
0611-5500
Additional
Lottery
Chapter 70
Assistance
Distribution
TISBURY
$410,255
$0
$122,042
TOLLAND
$0
$9,864
$11,127
TOPSFIELD
$1,105,893
$253,284
$510,110
TOWNSEND
$8,704
$0
$1,454,476
TRURO
$264,595
$0
$37,443
TYNGSBOROUGH
$7,502,677
$0
$1,202,789
TYRINGHAM
$37,969
$0
$15,801
UPTON
$24,535
$0
$609,527
UXBRIDGE
$9,646,402
$0
$1,712,525
WAKEFIELD
$4,868,148
$1,438,080
$2,754,824
WALES
$698,579
$0
$293,971
WALPOLE
$7,504,424
$883,775
$2,288,218
WALTHAM
$7,619,002
$5,458,868
$6,492,798
WARE
$8,166,339
$15,257
$2,133,475
WAREHAM
$12,491,866
$0
$2,462,468
WARREN
$71,661
$0
$977,727
WARWICK
$0
$28,890
$112,624
WASHINGTON
$11,943
$23,752
$83,022
WATERTOWN
$3,486,296
$4,427,251
$3,521,361
WAYLAND
$3,389,954
$280,373
$844,659
WEBSTER
$9,199,351
$62,006
$3,019,559
WELLESLEY
$6,518,222
$96,838
$1,515,458
WELLFLEET
$157,726
$0
$72,747
WENDELL
$0
$25,534
$182,730
WENHAM
$0
$139,794
$393,324
WEST BOYLSTON
$3,023,114$6
7,754
$923,887
WEST BRIDGEWATER
$2,226,304
$47,212
$766,662
WEST BROOKFIELD
$214,017
$0
$591,056
WEST NEWBURY
$0
$0
$350,138
WEST SPRINGFIELD
$17,723,986
$0
$4,460,594
WEST STOCKBRIDGE
$0
$0
$121,013
WEST TISBURY
$0
$182,434
$45,080
WESTBOROUGH
$4,432,684
$145,058
$1,297,207
WESTFIELD
$34,043,025
$0
$7,835,094
WESTFORD
$15,630,525
$895,514
$1,749,484
WESTHAMPTON
$420,422
$0
$180,350
WESTMINSTER
$0
$0
$802,137
WESTON
$2,608,444
$0
$465;553
WESTPORT
$4,478,373
$0
$1,514,205
WESTWOOD
$3,547,941
$36,263
$871,741
WEYMOUTH
$24,326,465
$2,424,084
$8,428,323
WHATELY
$246,385
$0
$167,028
WHITMAN
$119,435
$0
$2,606,042
WILBRAHAM
$0
$0
$1,670,683
WILLIAMSBURG
$432,416
$0
$376,807
WILLIAMSTOWN
$965,143
$0
$1,188,275
WILMINGTON
$9,957,492
$1,254,452
$1,840,360
WINCHENDON
$10,861,118.
$25,366
$2,068,487
WINCHESTER
$5,209,589
$344,404
$1,497,075
WINDSOR
$50,341
$28,020
$95,075
WINTHROP
$5,184,551
$2,287,531
$2,959,348
WOBURN
$6,708,151
$3,586,952
$3,864,164
I 0
Municipality 7061-0008
Chapter 70
WORCESTER $180,493,947
WORTHINGTON $72,731
WRENTHAM $3,814,719
YARMOUTH $2,607
Total Municipal Aid $3,308,490,410
Regional School District 7061-0008
Chapter 70
ACTON BOXBOROUGH
$6,852,830
ADAMS CHESHIRE
$10,464,212
AMHERST PELHAM
$9,883,632
ASHBURNHAM WESTMINSTER
$10,333,667
ASSABET VALLEY
$2,994,328
ATHOL ROYALSTON
$18,293,920
BERKSHIRE HILLS
$2,864,582
BERLIN BOYLSTON
$939,819
BLACKSTONE MILLVILLE
$11,330,629
BLACKSTONE VALLEY
$7,222,279
BLUE HILLS
$4,117,441
BRIDGEWATER RAYNHAM
$21,612,939
BRISTOL COUNTY
$3,078,101
BRISTOL PLYMOUTH
$9,326,406
CAPE COD
$2,178,249
CENTRAL BERKSHIRE
$8,930,319
CHESTERFIELD GOSHEN
$772,802
CONCORD CARLISLE
$1,925,396
DENNIS YARMOUTH
$6,902,694
DIGHTON REHOBOTH
$13,142,953
DOVER SHERBORN
$1,465,508
DUDLEY CHARLTON
$24,412,589
ESSEX COUNTY
$4,314,850
FARMINGTON RIVER
$414,256
FRANKLIN COUNTY
$3,523,598
FREETOWN LAKEVILLE
$7,565,074
FRONTIER
$2,915,581
GATEWAY
$5,986,331
GILL MONTAGUE
$6,433,023
GREATER FALL RIVER
$14,555,488
GREATER LAWRENCE
$21,416,909
GREATER LOWELL
$21,032,322
GREATER NEW BEDFORD
$22,190,981
GROTON DUNSTABLE
$11,080,035
HAMILTON WENHAM
$3,506,180
HAMPDEN WILBRAHAM
$11,749,844
HAMPSHIRE
$3,066,174
HAWLEMONT
$650,788
KING PHILIP
$7,572,964
LINCOLN SUDBURY
$2,522,250
0611-5500 Lottery
Additional Distribution
Assistance
$11,809,090 $39,912,488
$0
$156,335
$0
$1,160,367
$0
$1,571,411
$378,517,988
$935,028,283
0611-5500 Lottery
Additional Distribution
Assistance
I
1
Regional School District
MANCHESTER ESSEX
MARTHAS VINEYARD
MASCONOMET
MENDON UPTON
MINUTEMAN
MOHAWK TRAIL
MONTACHUSETT
MOUNT GREYLOCK
NARRAGANSETT
NASHOBA
NASHOBA VALLEY
NAUSET
NEW SALEM WENDELL
NORFOLK COUNTY
NORTH MIDDLESEX
NORTH SHORE
NORTHAMPTON SMITH
NORTHBORO SOUTHBORO
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN
NORTHERN BERKSHIRE
OLD COLONY
OLD ROCHESTER
PATHFINDER .
PENTUCKET
PIONEER
QUABBIN
QUABOAG
RALPH C MAHAR
SHAWSHEEN VALLEY
SILVER LAKE
SOUTH MIDDLESEX
SOUTH SHORE
SOUTHEASTERN
SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE
SOUTHERN WORCESTER
SOUTHWICK TOLLAND
SPENCER EAST BROOKFIELD
TANTASQUA
TRI COUNTY
TRITON
UPISLAND
UPPER CAPE COD
WACHUSETT
WHITMAN HANSON
WHITTIER
Total Regional Aid
Total Municipal and Regional Aid
AND BE IT FURTHER
7061-0008
Chapter 70
$1,718,411
$2,901,535
$5,052,267
$12,546,934
$2,295,103
$6,262,133
$12,300,386
$1,776,889
$10,356,119
$6,605,746
$2,903,060
$3,453,823
$669,769
$1,024,400
$21,025,248
$1,649,764
$954,661
$2,920,581
$7,766,451
$4,393,857
$3,383,947
$2,112,657
$5,113,578
$13,496,924
$4,281,429
$17,325,703
$8,505,385
$5,664,360
$5,485,056
$6,954,999
$2,600,949
$3,734,822
$12,045,030
$1,939,087
$9,238,460
$8,380,674
$14,268,534
$8,066,079
$5,427;668
$8,743,809
$842,524
$3,070,139
$21,928,787
$23,979,759
$5,624,212
$640,333,651
0611-5500 Lottery
Additional Distribution
Assistance
$3,948,824,061 $378,517,988 $935,028,283
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RESOLVED, THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY GENERAL OR SPECIAL LAW TO THE
CONTRARY, IT IS THE INTENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE THAT
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE PASSAGE OF THIS RESOLUTION, THE COMPTROLLER SHALL BE
DIRECTED TO TRANSFER $150,000,000 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH STABILIZATION FUND,
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 2H OF CHAPTER 29 OF THE GENERAL LAWS, TO THE GENERAL
FUND, AND THAT SAID AMOUNT SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CITIES AND TOWNS OF THE
COMMONWEALTH, WITHOUT FURTHER APPROPRIATION, AS A ONE-TIME, NON-RECURRING
LOCAL AID PAYMENT, AS LISTED BELOW:
;One-T.ilne.
Mun~c~pelity
Supplemental Aid
tdm.Stabiliiation:'
ABINGTON
$392,764.80
ACTON
$274,525.55
ACUSHNET
$298,897.00
ADAMS
$397,428.94
AGAWAM
$735,547.11
ALFORD
$2,694.14
AM ESBURY
$388,422.31
AMH ERST
$1,574,784.88
ANDOVER
$356,763.00
AQU I N NAH
$466.35
ARLINGTON
$794,157.47
ASHBURNHAM
$139,681.23
AS H BY
$76,159.51
ASHFIELD
$37,066.85
ASHLAND
$223,222.12
ATHOL
$455,917.39
ATTLEBORO
$1,139,035.22
AUBURN
$341,934.63
AVON
$74,111.88
AYER
$144,053.72
BARNSTABLE
$419,972.38
BAR RE
$162,360.22
BECKET
$16,755.38
BEDFORD
$151,505.68
BELCHERTOWN
$339,718.23
BELLINGHAM
$338,787.61
BELMONT
$318,067.87
BERKLEY
$121,482.05
BERLIN
$40,253.81
BERNARDSTON
$56,628.50
X13.
,One Time.:.
Municipality
Suppler P .4 Aid
From: Stabilization .
BEVERLY
$772,536.15
BILLERICA
$785,746.82
BLACKSTONE
$238,921.92
BLANDFORD
$25,188.81
BOLTON
$39,420.09
BOSTON
$11,483,888.45
BOURNE
$236,126.23
BOXBOROUGH
$50,364.14
BOXFO RD
$91,217.78
BOYLSTON
$68,389.75
BRAINTREE
$600,595.63
BREWSTER
$78,834.09
BRIDGEWATER
$639,346.76
BRIMFIELD
$77,843.31
BROCKTON
$3,489,020.56
BROOKFI ELD
$98,580.87'
BROOKLINE
$706,502.37
BUCKLAND
$55,238.28
BURLINGTON
$300,465.94
CAMBRIDGE
$1,408,712.47
CANTON
$287,307.25
CARLISLE
$41,436.29
CARVER
$291,672.19
CHARLEMONT
$34,900.17
CHARLTON
$259,124.14
CHATHAM
$30,048.18
CHELMSFORD
$606,655.13
CHELSEA
$1,094,860.68
CHESHIRE
$112,370.02
CHESTER
$35,945.97
CHESTERFIELD
$27,566.12
CHICOPEE
$2,107,326.36
CHILMARK
$748.69
CLARKSBURG
$70,528.19
CLINTON
$441,846.69
COHASSET
$76,075.93
COLRAIN
$50,936.37
CONCORD
$170,030.20
CONWAY
$35,682.72
CUMMINGTON
$16,655.91
DALTON
$201,278.19
DANVERS
$389,151.28
DARTMOUTH
$503,310.82
DEDHAM
$404,209.86
DEERFIELD
$95,896.67
DENNIS
$108,735.64
DEVENS
$0.00
DIGHTON
$138,768.74
DOUGLAS
$145,704.95
DOVER
$38,407.18
DRACUT
$699,548.36
12
One4k d
Municipality
Supplamentai
Feb mStabilization,..,-
DUDLEY
$308,187.26
DUNSTABLE
$41,571.36
DUXBURY
$176,979.41
EAST BRIDGEWATER
$298,858.98
EAST BROOKFIELD
$53,884.63
EAST LONGMEADOW
$289,002.92
EAST HAM
$29,745.95
EASTHAMPTON
$543,732.91
EASTON
$437,228.27
EDGARTOWN
$8,726.53
EGREMONT
$12,597.53'
ERVING
$11,309.98
ESSEX
$43,456.97
EVER ETT
$724,151.46
FAI RHAVEN
$387,432.67
FALL RIVER
$4,390,449.33
FALMOUTH
$276,803.39
FITCHBURG
$1,669,409.72
FLORIDA
$9,938.04
FOXBOROUGH
$297,394.00
FRAMINGHAM
$1,232,822.33
FRANKLIN
$493,347.91
FREETOWN
$189,589.77
GARDNER
$826,694.30 .
GEORGETOWN
$134,526.68
GILL
$42,462.03
GLOUCESTER
$488,913.50
GOSHEN
$15,972.67
GOSNOLD
$104.11
GRAFTON
$312,181.79
G RAN BY
$176,290.23
GRANVILLE
$32,010.96
GREAT BARRINGTON
$151,525.26
GREENFIELD
$633,878.58
GROTON
$153,668.51
GROVELAND
$127,133.11
HADLEY
$68,422.80
HALIFAX
$181,242.33
HAMILTON
$121,500.66
HAM PDEN
$125,071.19
HANCOCK
$8,443.22
HANOVER
$210,166.26
HANSON
$233,956.67
HARDWICK
$80,408.16
HARVARD
$286,843.94
HARWICH
$86,002.59
HATFIELD
$62,298.81
HAVERHILL
$1,560,759.42
HAWLEY
$6,567.39
HEATH
$15,646.53
HINGHAM
$261,497.92
13 %
One =Time
Municipality
Supplemental Aid-
From $Wbilizabon
HINSDALE
$42,291.02
HOLBROOK
$293,835.02
HOLDEN
$342,091.52
HOLLAND
$40,298.89
HOLLISTON
$243,047.84
HOLYOKE
$1,930,427.65
HOPEDALE
$130,19101
HOPKINTON
$137,546.16
HUBBARDSTON
$80,051.70
HUDSON
$398,141.38
HULL
$200,373.89
HUNTINGTON
$65,916.19
IPSWICH
$196,100.70
KINGSTON
$191,641.10
LAKEVILLE
$163,365.11
LANCASTER
$165,283.77
LANESBOROUGH
$68,872.62
LAWRENCE
$3,889,658.44
LEE
$124,343.51
LEICESTER
$346,668.71
LENOX
$94,848.47
LEOMINSTER
$1,140,824.42
LEVERETT
$35,638.44
LEXINGTON
$305,992.19
LEYDEN
$16,287.74
LINCOLN
$89,079.18
LITTLETON
$115,466.99
LONGMEADOW
$278,948.41
LOWELL
$4,011,818,91
LUDLOW
$609,933.53
LUNENBURG
$211,139.07
LYNN
$2,949,860.66
LYNNFIELD
$149,531.52
MALDEN
$1,608,687.86
MANCHESTER
$44,401.71
MANSFIELD
$329,047.05
MARBLEHEAD
$221,040.05
MARION'
$45,051.10
MARLBOROUGH
$649,183.09
MAR SHFI ELD
$400,001.48
MASHPEE
$73,458.31
MATTAPOISETT
$80,922.15
MAYNARD
$219,523.25
MEDFI ELD
$169,970.85
MEDFORD
$1,333,734.15
MEDWAY
$213,588.57
MELROSE
$590,134.77
MENDON
$81,592.56
MERR I MAC
$145,379.29
METHUEN
$1,059,429.99
MIDDLEBOROUGH
$492,258.64
14
"One. Time
MPhi ! ► lity
SuppNemental.Aid
Fro►r Statiiliatic►n
MIDDLEFIELD
$10,614.22
MIDDLETON
$88,939.93
MILFORD
$609,840.48
MILLBURY
$353,555.99
MILLIS
$157,552.35
MILLVILLE
$71,267.74
MILTON
$441,790.54
MONROE
$1,437.07
MONSON
$260,631.63
MONTAGUE
$252,423.11
MONTEREY
$6,856.80
MONTGOMERY
$16,382.23
MOUNT WASHINGTON
$645.38
NAHANT
$55,323.94
NANTUCKET
$15,819.47
NATICK
$449,212.67
NEEDHAM
$315,500.62
NEW ASHFORD
$2,882.32
NEW BEDFORD
$4,478,071.55
NEW BRAINTREE
$23,801.63
NEW MARLBOROUGH
$11,693.07
NEW SALEM
$20,474.78
NEWBURY
$90,700.89
NEWBURYPORT
$287,825.25
NEWTON
$952,435.90
NORFOLK
$191,471.37
NORTH ADAMS
$855,978.87
NORTH ANDOVER
$389,839.01
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH
$574,422.78
NORTH BROOKFIELD
$159,094.65
NORTH READING
$202,831.89
NORTHAMPTON
$784,850.54
NORTHBOROUGH
$212,906.93
NORTHBRIDG E
$420,960.74
NORTHFIELD
$63,203.60
NORTON
$414,974.72
NORWELL
$1.27,233.21
NORWOOD
$501,03'5:38
OAK BLUFFS
$14,520.52
OAKHAM
$38,306.27
ORANGE
$322,331.27
ORLEANS
$34,295.86
OTIS
$7,262.19
OXFORD
$410,553.78
PALMER
$400,415.53
PAXTON '
$93,285.95
PEABODY
$937,486.56
PELHAM
$31,781.71
PEMBROKE
$335,626.00
PEPPERELL
$255,324.68
PERU
$22,233.82
15
One-Time
Murnc!oality,
Supplemental AT
From Stabilization- ;
PETERSHAM
$22,889.63
PHILLIPSTON
$34,887.82
PITTSFIELD
$1,582,644.32
PLAINFIELD
$10,016.81
PLAINVILLE
$151,473.28
PLYMOUTH
$782,354.84
PLY M PTON
$47,367.77
PRINCETON
$59,115.54
PROVI NCETOWN
$24,058.79
QUINCY
$1,956,858.93
RANDOLPH
$744,898.80
RAYNHAM
$227,038.91
READING
$401,047.76
REHOBOTH
$187,394.55
REVERE
$1,198,097.34
RICHMOND
$21,601.11
ROCHESTER
$84,806.38
ROCKLAND
$464,560.17
ROCKPORT
$87,365.86
ROWE
$786.55
ROWLEY
$89,498.04
ROYALSTON
$32,147.64
RUSSELL
$48,671.84
RUTLAND
$163,411.96
SALEM
$848,130.01
SALISBURY
$126,155.17
SANDISFIELD
$6,918.88
SANDWICH
$210,858.33
SAU GU S
$446,296.66
SAVOY
$20,920.12
SCITUATE
$261,280.22
SEEKON K
$245,693.69
SHARON
$269,472.38
SHEFFIELD
$46,726.71
SHELBURNE
$51,760.79
SHERBORN
$39,887.24
SHIRLEY
$232,190.41
SHREWSBURY
$508,242.38
SHUTWSBURY
$33,858.87
SOMERSET
$306,233.95
SOMERVILLE
$2,230,120.51
SOUTH HADLEY
$518,216.68
SOUTHAMPTON
$127,221.50
SOUTHBOROUGH
$87,328.00
SOUTHBRIDGE
$702,421.05
SOUTHWICK
$227;453.60
SPENCER
$390,244.88
SPRINGFIELD
$7,265,071.79
STERLING
$137,329.91
STOCKBRIDG E
$19,902.39
STONEHAM
$416,552.32
16
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One-Time
Murncipal Wet,
.
Suppjd ental Aid:
From. Stabilization
STOUGHTON
$622,826.40
STOW
$82,933.05
STURBRIDGE
$154,687.99
SUDBURY
$176,571.13
SUNDERLAND
$100,917.11
SUTTON
$155,859.40
SWAMPSCOTT
$201,920.84
SWANSEA
$375,004.22
TAUNTON
$1,679,321.61
TEMPLETON
$241,893.91
TEWKSBURY
$555,708:16
TISBURY
$19,578.34
TOLLAND
$1,785.03
TOPSFIELD
$81,833.35
TOWNSEND
$233,331.34
TRURO
$6,006.72
TYNGSBOROUGH
$192,954.97
TYRINGHAM
$2,534.84
UPTON
$97,782.12
UXBRIDGE
$274,728.32
WAKEFIELD
$441,937.01
WALES
$47,159.70
WALPOLE
$367,082.69
WALTHAM
$1,041,593.84
WARE
$342,258.36
WAREHAM
$395,036.39
WARREN
$156,849.85
WARWICK
$18,067.47
WASHINGTON
$13,318.63
WATERTOWN
$564,907.14
WAYLAN D
$135,502.69
WEBSTER
$484,406.58
WELLESLEY
$243,114.25
WELLFLEET
$11,670.29
WENDELL
$29,314.09
WENHAM
$63,098.20
WEST BOYLSTON
$148,212.68
WEST BRIDGEWATER
$122;990:18
WEST BROOKFIELD
$94,818.95
WEST NEWBURY
$56,170.17
WEST SPRINGFIELD
$715,581.67
WEST STOCKBRIDGE
$19,413.26
WEST TISBURY
$7,231.87
WESTBOROUGH
$208,101.78
WESTFIELD
$1,256,928.93
WESTFORD
$280,657.39
WESTHAMPTON
$28,932.28
WESTMINSTER
$128,681.19
WESTON
$74,685.39
WESTPORT
$242,913.24
WESTWOOD
$139,847.27
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WILLIAMSTOWN
WILMINGTON
WINCHENDON
WINCHESTER
WINDSOR
WINTHROP
WOBURN
WORCESTER
WORTHINGTON
WRENTHAM
YARMOUTH
Total Municipal Aid
One-Time .
Supplemental Aid
From Stabilization-
$1,352,096.48
$26,795.13
$418,068.96
$268,015.90
$60,448.49
$190,626.59
$295,235.99
$331,832.80
$240,165.20
$15,252.21
$474,747.35
$619,900.61
$6,402,879.26
$25,079.72
$186,149.50
$252,090.40
$150,000,000.00
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Take heed, you who are weighed
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The city already uses such tools to check for scofflaws,
but now it wants to focus, in part, on commuters who
occupy downtown parking places intended for shoppers.
"We don't want employee parking" there, department
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The District where a search for street parking can have
the intensity of a demolition derby has about 16,000
parking meters and about 4,100 blocks of residential
parking permit zones, according to Karyn LeBlanc,
spokeswoman for the D.C. Transportation Department.
Most time limits for meters and permit zones are two
hours, she said. And no, it's not okay to pump in more
coins every two hours.
The new systems would dramatically increase the
efficiency of overtime parking enforcement, Howland
said. Currently, officers manually enter data into hand-
held computers.
Sensors being readied for testing look like gizmos from
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:05 AM
To: 'PAUL PIRAINO'; Reading - Selectmen
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: RE: Intolerable situation which needs your help.
Paul
Thanks for your correspondence. The Board of Selectmen discussed this matter at their
meeting on February 12, and appreciates your concerns.
It is our intent to do some traffic counts when the weather permits - we need a week of clear
weather, so it may not be for a month or 2. We have a good history of counts going back
several years to compare new counts to. We are also reviewing your concerns with the
Parking Traffic and Transportation Task Force, which is a staff group that meets monthly to
review concerns such as these.
We will be back to you directly with the results of our analysis when it is completed.
With respect to your suggestion that a well be placed in your area to relieve drought related
concerns, the Town is now a customer of the MWRA. for water, and no longer has a local water
supply. The "odd/even" restrictions on outdoor water use are permanent and are, prevalent
throughout the MWRA service area. The water table in your area of Town has been there for a
long time, and I know that when we repaved Washington Street a number of years ago, the
Town installed a drainage system along the street to hook sump pumps into to assist property
owners with ground water concerns. Hopefully you are using this system and it helps alleviate
basement flooding.
Thanks for writing to express your concerns.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
1/c Board of Selectmen
From: PAUL PIRAINO [mailto:mpirainol@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:51 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Intolerable situation which needs your help.
Board of Selectmen, Reading, MA
James E. Bonazoli, Chairman
Stephen Goldy, Vice Chainnan
Ben Tafora, Secretary
Camille W. Anthony
Richard W. Schubert
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Dear Selectmen,
There is a serious problem on Washington Street and it will soon get even worse.
I want to make you aware of this pressing problem which worsens daily and, with the coming opening
of Market Basket, will soon be intolerable.
There is ongoing distress on our street because of the increased vehicular traffic, noise, gasoline fumes,
and the resulting loss of peace and quiet. This traffic is directly attributable to and caused by the new
businesses recently opened on WalkersBrook Road.
And there are more new WalkersBrook businesses to come, which will result in more noise, traffic and
discomfort.
Our street is the only residential street which carries all of the traffic. all of it funneled through, from
Reading and all of the other surrounding towns. to these new WalkersBrook businesses.
The Town has shown us no plans for diverting this traffic nor has shown any intention to.
Our properties have been allowed to deteriorate in value because of the WalkersBrook traffic and the
distress which it brings-only to our street, which is more than any other street in town.
No other part of town is so adversely affected by these WalkersBrook businesses. Why should we be
expected to take the brunt of the noise, fumes and traffic? We feel that this is a poor and increasingly
distressing condition which, first and worst of all, is affecting our quality of life, and secondly, affecting
our property values.
The Town planners should have foreseen how much traffic would have had to come to our street, in
their planning for such a great project, as WalkersBrook, Shame on them if thev didn't and shame on
them if thev did.
We would like these traffic problems to be corrected, back to when the traffic was normal and tolerable.
We occasionally hear that the Town has a "traffic plan".
You may not have been involved or had no influence over these factors which caused therm but this is
what I believe are some of the reasons and explanations for the problems we have.:
For whatever reason I don't know, sometime in the 1990's, the south ends of Village and John Streets
were reconstructed to restrict the easy flow of traffic onto therm, thus causing much of the traffic which
would normally. disperse onto John and Village Streets, to stay on Washington Street.
Since then there has been the need to add five (5) traffic lights in the short of a smile between the end
of Washington St and Rte. 128 to control the additional traffic for these new WalkersBrook businesses.
That alone is a graphic indication of the terrible traffic problem imposed on the residents of Washington
St. by the Town's planning or lack of it.
Furthermore it can be easily seen that this end of Washington St, east of Rte 28 down to WalkersBrook
Road, is the only "residential" street in Reading to suffer such a decline in quality of living over recent
years, with no solutions in sight.
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Would anv of you but up with such a decline in your neighborhood values. without expecting an
eventual solution? Should we?
As residents, we look to the Town for solutions, not for the Town to create problems, which it has!
We need help.
We have attended Town meetings, and have been told that a solution may be to park our cars on the
street, in an attempt to slow and discourage some of the traffic.
Another thoughtless response the Town gave at these meetings was for us to move because things will
only get worse.
Does that sound like a Town's reasonable and logical solution for its residents' problems?
Should that be my solution, after investing 42 years of life and money here?
Park my car on the street?
Move because it will only get worse?
I don't think so.
Additionally, at these meetings, when we questioned how the increase in traffic due to the new
Walkersbrook businesses would be controlled, the Selectmen and other Town personnel spoke of Bolton
Street intersection development with a new road running by Frugal Fannie's.
That road is now there, but if you try driving that way, you'll realize that it's a real hazard for through-
traffic and no solution whatever.
The Town needs to act to ease the heavy flow of traffic on this part of Washington Street.
It is noisy and also smelly, and often the traffic sits waiting, idling outside of our homes, backed-up
from Main Street to beyond Eliot Street, every day.
We have lived in this home since 1966 and have raise and schooled three children here. We feel a
gratitude to Reading and have always paid all Town taxes and bills on-time.
But it has gone from a very nice neighborhood, to a nightmare of heavy traffic, trucks, and gasoline
tankers which barrel up and down the street at all times of the day, and night, along with all of the
additional traffic to and from the new stores on WalkerBrook Road.
For example, because of the increased traffic, noise and fumes, for the past few years, we have to keep
our windows closed all year round, winter and stammer, because we can't hold a nonmal conversation in
our living room, due to the traffic noise and gas fumes.
Is this how we should be expected to live, to accommodate this traffic for these new WalkersBrook
businesses? Every day now, there are additionally, fire engines and police cars racing by with sirens
blaring.
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This street has curves and just getting out of our driveway is life-threatening to us and also to the heavy
oncoming traffic.
If this is a residential street, shouldn't the residents have some say as to the traffic,
night-time truck restrictions, etc.?
The Town finds solutions for minor and major traffic problems in other parts of the town, ranging from
one-way streets, lights, stop signs, guard crossings, speed limit enforcement and reduction.
But on this end of Washington Street, there is none of this, not even one painted crosswalk from one
side to the other. Imagine! Not one painted crosswalk, across Washington St, from Main St to Village!
I)o we need a formal petition to get action?
We have no one else but YOU to ask for help.
Please try to appreciate our dilemma. For the most part, we on Washigton St don't complain and don't
agitate for action, but that doesn't mean that there aren't serious problems here, needing the Town's
immediate and long-range attention.
Come here and see for yourselves. We will be thankful if you would personally observe our problems,
first-hand.
Thank you for your attention.
Respectfully,
Paul and Marie Piraino
216 Washington Street
(781944 5473)
PS Unrelated to this problem, we are told there is a drought, which, for so many years, has caused
water restrictions.
But we, on this end of Washington St., pump water from our cellar sumps from November to June.
In our 42 years, there hasn't been a year that we haven't been inundated with water.
Why can't the Town open a well nearby? It could provide much-
needed water (for lawns, fire-hydrants, etc.), which the Town needs
and, hopefully, such usage would lower the water table and reduce
the threat of our frequent cellars floodings.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:49 AM
To: LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Town of Reading budget information
Good morning!
You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive budget updates from the Town of Reading, via our
website.
If you have received this note in error, please accept my apologies, and let me know so your name may be
removed from this list.
If you wish to receive budget information,.please send a brief note confirming that fact and please check that I
have correctly spelled your name & used your desired email address.
The budget process for FY09 has now reached the stage where the Town Manager has submitted a balanced
budget this week (on Wednesday) to the Finance Committee, as required by the Town Charter. Next week, after
we verify this email list, you will receive an electronic copy of the Town Manager's budget.
The Finance Committee now is in charge of the budget process for the next two months. The website has a. list of
the scheduled meetings (that I hope you have been following) at this link:
httiD://www.ci.readina.ma.us/Paaes/ReadinaMA WebDocs/FY09budaet
Please feel free to communicate with me in the way that is most convenient for you. I'll list several options below.
Any questions or comments are appreciated & will be answered as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Bob LeLacheur
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., CFA
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
(781) 942-6636
(781) 942-9037 fax
blelacheur anci.readina. ma. us
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Town of Reading
PRESS RELEASE
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DATE: February 19, 2008
TO: Reading Daily Times Chronicle, Reading Advocate, Boston Globe, RCTV
FROM: Maureen Knight
Town of Reading
Community Services Office
781-942-6610
Email: raknip-litaci.readina.ma.us
Please see the article below regarding the downtown reconstruction project. We would appreciate an
article in your newspaper as soon as possible so the community will know about the scheduled
information meetings as well as the email subscriber list the Town is assembling. This email list will be
used to issue weekly updates directly to businesses and residents. Thank you and please call if you have
any questions. I have attached a photo of our very popular downtown cement landmark to accompany the
article.
Downtown Reconstruction Informational Meetings for Business & Residents
The Main Street Reconstruction Project will begin this Spring. The Town Will be conducting two
informational sessions explaining what businesses and residents can expect during the soon-to-begin
downtown reconstruction project. Both meetings will be held at the Senior Center in the Great Room at
7:00 PM. The first meeting will be on Thursday, February 28th and it will be for downtown business
owners and will address the specific concerns they might have about the project and how it will affect
their businesses throughout the process. The second meeting will be on Monday, March 3rd and it will be
for residents who live in and around the downtown district as well as any residents who may have
questions or concerns about the project.
Speaking at the informational sessions will be Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager; George Zambouras,
Town Engineer; a representative from the Police Department and a representative from J. Marchesi &
Sons, contractor on the reconstruction project. Plans of the project will be available for inspection.
The Town is compiling an email distribution list of business owners and residents so that the Town can
issue updates directly via email throughout the duration of the project. To be included on the distribution
lists, please email your name, business name, street address and email to mkni2htna.ci.readiniz.ma.us by
March 14th. There will be 1,400 postcards sent to downtown area businesses and residents informing them
how to get the latest information on the reconstruction right from the Town.
A Main Street webpage is currently under construction on the Town's website at www.ci.readin2.ma.us.
It is expected to be up and running soon and will indicate the progress of the reconstruction.
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, said "the Town has worked with both residents and the business
community for over ten years to bring this project to reality. The construction process itself will be
difficult - this is our main business street in Reading. At no time will Main Street be completely shut
down during the project. The plan is to work on one side of the street at a time with the other side divided
into two lanes, one north and one south. The trees downtown have already been removed but as part of the
reconstruction landscaping, there will be more trees installed than before that will beautify our new
downtown. There will be some inconveniences to all during the project but the result will be a beautiful,
pedestrian friendly downtown that the colninunity will be proud of. We all need to help our businesses
during this time of construction, and the Town will work with the State and the contractor to minimize the
disruption as much as possible."