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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-28 Board of Selectmen Packet�C�.I�V� j�Me�S C�1r01�IC�2. U LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING. ...:QFFICE OF THE BOARD OF ���'''` SELECTMEN . .:NOTICE „OF PUBLIC NEARING �o��y OFaFgO,y • • O. O 1 }; :;j s39(NCORQ��P sMART, GROWTH ZONING`' APPLICATION ” 'Notice jis hereby given that a , ;- PUBIC HEARING will be held by the Reading Board of Selectmen in' the Selectmen's ,.jr; Maeting :Room at the Reading �l,:_T.. n;. Hail, at 7:00 p.m. on . :; t-309- , ay; August 28, 2007 to ,,u ;ponsider and hear comments 0ri,. an application .to the ,:; .;M08achusetts Department of H4using and ., Community 'sti•• Development (DHCD) -including ,,.,,_proposed to the - .TOWN OF; READING',: MASSA- CHUSETTS ZONING BY LAWS pursuant .to M.G.L c.40R and ,760 CMR .59.00. The public is encouraged to submit any com- ments in' writing to Board of :'` Selectmen,_.; Town Hall, 16 " Loweil Street; ReadMd', AA` 01 �Y',. 867, or in person at the hear - 71'� h� = N `"-'The Board of Selectmen will 'r%-consider whether to submit an a(plication pursuant to the pro-.. s'�i' Vrsions of M'G.L. 6.40R and ?fr` ,760 CMR 59.00 and M.G.L: Vii.-C40S, SMART GROWTH ZON ,ffr NG inclusive, for determination ,To6f 'eligibility as an overlay zon- o,, jirrg district applicable to a por- ,� qJn of the Addison - Wesley site located on Jacob Way near the Route 128 (1 -95) Route 28 inter - , ,xtange. The Gateway Smart: ,GYowth District would allow as- of ;right mixed - income residen- tial development at a density of at.. least. twenty (20) units per acre that complies with smart growth design standards. At least twenty percent (20 %) of all residential units in the Gateway. Smart Growth District would be deed restricted afford- able housing: Adoption of a smart growth zoning overlay district would entitle the Town of --R-eading to receive financial ,ln:gentives provided for in c.40R Sec. 9 and 760. CMR 59.06 and M.G.L. c.40S. ,Maps and text of all materi- als being, considered at the public hearing will be available . on, August 17, 2007 and after that time may be viewed during regular business hours at the Office of the Board of ' Selectmen, the Office of, the Community Planning . & Development Commission, and the Office of the Town Clerk. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager ;Si t6 & 8/23 LEGAL NOTICE. TOW OF READING OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC. HEARING SMART GROWTH ZONING APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that .a...; PUBLIC. HEARING will be held by' the. Reading Board of Selectmen at the, Reading Town . . ! Hall; at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday; . .August. 28, 2007 to consider. . a:hd:.:.h.ear. ,co.mments::on.. :.a.n..:.:: - application. to :' ` 'the .` Massachusetts. Department- ofd: .'' Hqu-sing and Community,il Development (C7HOD). -including ..proposed amendments to 'the TOWN OF R,EADINt,.'MASSA ,. CH USETTS ZONING BY LAWS vursuant. to M.G.L c.40R and. 760 CMR 59.00. The.-'public is encouraged. to submit any com- ments. in writing to Board. of..1 Selectmen,..'Town Hall:; 1'6 Lowed Street, Reading, MA 01867, or. in person at the. hear - - Ing , The Board of . Selectmen will consider.- whether to .submit an :application pursuant'-to ,the pro ,visions of M.G.L. c.40R and 760 CMR 59.00 and M.G.L. ..I c.405,, SMART GROWTH ZONE ING inclusive, for determination.. of eligibility as an overlay zon= ing district' applicable to. a Or- tion of the Addison - Wesley site located on . Jacob Way near the Route. 128, (1 -95) Route.28.inter- change, The Gateway Smart -Growth District would allow es -' .) of- right:anixed= in'co'me - residen- tidI ,deVelopMx ent. at a density of at least twenty. -(20) units per acre that Complies. with smart growth. design standards: At least twenty percent ( ?0 %) -of aFl re 'ident:iaf :units iin the Gateway Smart Growth District would be deedr restricted afford - able housing. -Adoption of a smart:.' owth -zoning overlay, j district.*601d entitle the own.: of", Readi.n.g to're'ceive finan6ia.l .incentives 'pravjded : for.: in c:40R Sec: 9-and- 760 ,CMR,,,59.06..and M.G.L. c.400. .:Maps«.and -text :of all...materi- als: %!e-fr>g` considered.'af the public hearing; will, be available' o.n :. August' 17, .2007 .arid after that time may be viewed during regul:ar:;b:usir;ese,..hours at =the Off loe of the , rd. of ;Selectmen, the Office the -Communi:ty Planning & . Development- Coriflhission, and tl .p.Ofticd of the Towr :;C`lerk. Peter,:[' H ct e:Cibleiicner piugj..lanager 8%16- &,. 8/23 IM Progress Report —August 2007 2007 -Top 15 Goals In support of the Community Vision and Mission Customer Service 1. Measure customer satisfaction (Department Heads) • Take one Department of the Town and develop a customer satisfaction feedback mechanism We will do the feedback mechanism through an on- line survey through the web page. We will have a selection of the prototype Division of Town government by September 1, 2007 • Implement that mechanism on a trial basis 2. Complete new basic web page and begin to add. modules (ATM /Finance Director) Initial start-up June 2007 — Rolled out July 9, 2007. The site is subject to continuous improvement • Add additional modules as permitted — priority on Citizen Request, and mapping; and a survey module — mapping is on the web site. Evaluating potential modules for citizen requests and surveying. 3. Create new -electronic interaction with customers for business services (Town Accountant, ATM /Finance Director) • Volunteer Application Form • Civic Function Permit Form 4. Improve communications (ATM /Finance Director, Library Director, Community Services Director)) • Provide for citizen evaluation of boards, committees, and commissions; • develop a community calendar e update and maintain in an electronic format, the local history collection, and historical property inventory. The Library applied for a $300 grant from the Celebration Trust Committee to digitize and catalog selected items from the local history collection. The grant was awarded in May 2007 and digitization is underway. 5. Evaluate the need for a community standard of civil behavior (Police Chief, Superintendent of Schools, ATM/Finance Director) Do questionnaire of BCC members and Staff completed in winter 2007. Evaluate the results consensus is that no broad-based community effort is needed, but that training of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen on how to run a meeting and particularly on how to manage situations to maintain civil behavior would be appropriate • Develop Chairman training To be scheduled in Fall 2007 Business Process 6. Measure and evaluate best practices within operating areas (Department Heads) • at least one review per department per year • Train Department heads in the process of looking at their operating areas and identifying best practices At the Department Head Retreat on October 26 we will be receiving training • Develop a schedule for identification of at least one best practice per department, and develop a schedule for its implementation Ibl 7. Complete the DPW Management Study and develop a schedule for implementation (DPW Director) • As part of the study, identify the highest priority items for implementation Study began July 10 — will be 90 days until completion. • include the cost of implementation in the FY 2009 budget request as a priority 8. Complete strategic planning initiatives in at least 2 departments (Library Director, Police Chief? . • Library - The Library sent out a comprehensive community-wide survey to 8800 households in May. A national marketing firm is tabulating results, from the 1800 that were returned by June 30th. The Trustees will receive an analysis of the results in August. • Police — The Reading Police Department is currently in the process of completing its' strategic plan. A consultant, Jim Jordan, has met with local government representatives as well as members of the Police Department to gather pertinent background data. We have held a day long retreat that included the entire command staff, Sergeants, Lieutenants, Business Administrator and the Chief. We expect a formal report to be completed in August, and the staff has already begun working on the goals culled from the retreat. 9. Begin implementation of a new technology platform (Town Accountant, ATM/Finance Director) 4 Secure Town Meeting authorization Town Meeting approved $1.250 million debt authorization in April q Decide on the system or systems to be used The basic system will be MUNIS; Staff are evaluating additional modules ofir permits coordination and records management which may or may not be MUNIS, but which will be compatible 4 Develop a schedule of implementation over up to 3 years Schedule is attached • Identify areas where implementation can take place at the same time without impacting the same employees or processes Report to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee quarterly on the process and schedule First report tot the Board of Selectmen was in June 2007. Reports will be made as part of the Town Accountant's quarterly report to the Board of Selectmen. Sustainabilit 10. Expand the commercial property tax base (Town Manager, Community Services Director) Pursue the cost and funding of a feasibility study and initial design of a parking structure at the upper parking lot in downtown Funding included in the FY 2008 State budget as an earmark was vetoed by the Governor. We are looking at alternative funding. • Consider additional recommendations of the ad hoc Downtown Parking Advisory Committee; Board of Selectmen has scheduled time on its August 21 meeting Complete the "peer to peer" contract for advisory services to the Economic Development Committee by June 30, 2007 Work completed and presented to the EDC in June 2007 6-2, Complete the scope of services for the Technical Assistance work on downtown market study by June 30 Work completed and presented to the EDC in July 2007 • With the DAT and the Board of Selectmen and CPDC, move forward with the newly designated developer of the Addison Wesley / Pearson site (AW/P) to consider alternate mixed use development, evaluate the existing zoning to make sure that it is clear as to what level of development the current zoning allows; evaluate the use of 40R for all or a portion of the site; try to reach agreement on a development package for the site; and if feasible, bring revised (overlay) zoning amendments to a special fall. Town Meeting This is on-going, with an up-date meeting on July 24, and a 40R hearing scheduled for August 28. • Develop design standards for improvement of South Main Street, and request CPDC sponsorship of necessary zoning bylaw amendments to implement Master Plan recommendations for this area. • Make contact with owners of property for sale and offer to work with then to maximize the beneficial effect of redevelopment of their sites. 11. Reduce Community Dependence on Energy and use of natural resources (Facilities Director, Town Accountant, Town Manager) .• complete MWRA buy-in while maintaining low per-capita water use • reduce Town government (including schools and RMLD) energy use School Buildings consumed 24% less natural gas than the historical 7-year average. Electricity consumption in our school buildings, unfortunately, was about 15% higher than the 7-year average. This was due to the fact that electricity consumption at our newly renovated/reconstructed buildings has greatly increased — consumption at the High School was 30% above average and at Barrows, 18% above average. If you factor out those two buildings, electricity consumption was 5% lower across all other school buildings. Town Buildings consumed 7% less natural gas than historical 7-year average. Electricity consumption, however, was 5% higher than average across town buildings. The two town buildings were electricity consumption was lower than the historical average were the Reading Public Library and Main Street Fire station; Overall, we. are doing much better with respect to the heating side of energy conservation than we are with the electricity side. It is our hope to see some savings in the next year from the installation of a large number of occupancy sensors over the last several months and continuing throughout the summer. It would seem that we need to place greater emphasis in the year ahead on the need to shut down lights, computers, printers, copiers, etc. whenever possible. Implement anti-idling policy and information for Town vehicles and at Elementary Schools Policy adopted 6-20-07for municipal vehicles. Draft policy for parents developed for consideration by the Superintendent of Schools for elementary schools. Also working with the Police Department on a "Suggested Routes to School" process which would encourage walking • reduce community energy use — transportation, residential use Working with staff and CCP Committee. An evaluation of Suburban Mobility through MAPC and the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) is taking place this summer. This is a potentially major initiative, which will explore the feasibility of a bus/shuttle/van service in the community. The Town applied for and has received grant funding for 10 new bike racks which will be delivered and installed this fall at 5 elementary and 2 middle schools, at Town Hall, the Police Station, and at the RMLD. Community Infrastructure 12. Develop and seek Board of Selectmen approval of master plans for individual public properties, so that decisions may be made for these properties in the context of those overall plans as opportunities arise (DPW Director) • Birch Meadow complex Committee established.. Final report due by December 31, 2007 Memorial Park Plan was developed. Public hearing held. Plan will go to the Board of Selectmen in September 2007 for approval • Northern Area Greenway Committee established. Excellent progress. Final report due by December 31, 2007 13. Work with Arts organizations on the feasibility of an arts center in Reading (Community Services Director) • As part of the evaluation of the Oakland Road Town-owned property, consider use of the site for an arts center 14. Secure approval and begin to implement the affordable housing planned produc I tion plan (Community Services Director, Town Manager) • Once formal approval is granted, develop an action plan with staff on the first 66 units of affordable housing for the first year Approval granted effective January 2007. We are working on several areas to meet the need — AWP, Peter Sanborn Place, Pleasant Street (RHA), and the possibility of using accessory apartments. • Implement the first phase of that action plan 15. Secure a planning grant and get approval for at least one 40R/40 S project (Community Services Director, Town Manager) Secure planning grant for a downtown 40 R process Grant received. RFP issued, and returned. Selection of consultant by August 1, 2007 • Complete the study and state review for a downtown 40R • Consider zoning bylaw amendments for a downtown 40R development 4 Evaluate with the Board of Selectmen and CPDC, as well as the developer, the viability of a 40R designation for all or a portion of theAddison Wesley/Pearson property Discussion and direction. after July 24 joint meeting. Developer has funded consultant. Met with MADHCD — initially not enthusiastic about the project but after a site visit hey are on board. • If deemed to be desirable, pursue funding and development of a 40 R designation for the AW/P property. Funding for consulting secured. Application for 40R designation to be filed by August 31. • Consider zoning bylaw amendments for an AWIP 40 R Schedule has development of full AWP zoning during September and October 2007, with a Special Town Meeting on December 13. Note - #s denote goals; bullets designate action items lby C/o Re,,Wing Town Hall 16 Lov%--cll Street Reading MA 01867 August 5, 2007 Daniel A. Grabauskas General Manager Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 Park Plaza Boston MA 02116-3968 Dear Mr. Grabauskas: 00 6 /C air r We'd like to thank You, Your star' and the Metropolitan planning staff for the opportunitY to discuss the MBTA's services and programs (Program for Mass Transportation) June 13th in Wakefield. Based on the discussion, we are transmitting some con-u-nents and suggest-ions. Background and Criticall �e UP We represent one of many Cities for Climate, Protection (CCP) c o in mittees across the state. The energy us sponsored by the ICLY 'I organization, provides software to analyze the impacts of en es ii program, and towns. For Reading, the analysis Points to the issue of transportation as the-most critical member cities issue for our town: Transportation in and through Reading contributes, by far, the largest amount of air pollution and climate changing emissions in our ioxNrn. Therefore, the ability to move People from single- occupancy vehicles into transit is critical to reducing the impact of this I sector. Many good suggestion$ were made during the Meeting in Wakefield. We would like to recap some Of Out specific aspirations for Program improvement, - Increasing availability for ridership on the Commuter L' 's that take northwest riders to Boston, options Including: increased service on Haverhill and Lowell lines, trains with more seating, double-track I ing beyond Reading to the TkOrth, extension of the Orange Line, Increasing bus options for local travel to and front surrounding towns increased options for mass transit in the Route 128195 beltway Express buses to Boston Bus lanes on 1-93 and 195 An additional topic that -,vas not discussed at the PMT meeting as it is not mobility oriented. but nonetheless 5 for the oriented to irnproving air quality. * MBTA to assist our c0l"Ilittee in an anti-Idling campaign at the I Corrunuter Rail Station in the coming year. We hope to see these Projects given top priority in ffie coming plans. We look forward to working with the !VISTA, in the implementation Of these efforts. Thank, YOU for the cOmmittec), (31 a. Snyder Chair. Reading Advisory Corrunittee on Cities for Climate Protection cc: Peter Reading TON" Man'u-cJ' Carol Ko\�alqki. Reading, Town Planner ZCL-. Page 1 of 1 c 6C� Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Secretary, MCAH [mcahinfo @mcahinfo.org] Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 5:27 AM To: Secretary, MCAH Subject: Municipal Coalition for Affordable Housing Attachments: MCAH Recruitment Letter July 29, 2007a.pdf A group of elected and appointed officials in the Commonwealth have recently formed a new grass roots organization, dedicated to putting communities back in control of affordable housing — the Municipal Coalition for Affordable Housing (MCAH). Attached is the July copy of the MCAH newsletter. As most Massachusetts communities agree, the current status of such statutes as G.L. c. 40B, § §20 -23 have prevented towns from exercising local control and discretion in the creation of housing opportunities. Our primary goal is to enable more effective participation by local communities in the definition and implementation of affordable - housing policy. We believe that the development of affordable housing should not be predicated on the assumption that communities cannot or will not do the right thing without state oversight. Our intention is to augment the efforts of individual communities and persons to improve the Commonwealth's approach to low -cost housing. In particular, we applaud and support the efforts by the Town of Walpole to effect reform of MGL 40B. We agree that a thorough review of the Commonwealth's housing policies is urgently needed, regardless of whether a moratorium is enacted. We are convinced that such an examination will produce much better methods for providing low -cost housing for the residents of Massachusetts. We invite you to lend your support to the mission of MACH and to participate in a statewide housing conference on October 26th. The theme of the conference will be: Is 40B the solution? -- Positive Alternatives for Affordable Housing. More details regarding time and location will be available shortly. Visit us on the web at www.MCAHinfo.org for information on our current membership or to sign up. 8/20/2007 o_fict o BRADLEY H. JONES, JR. STATE REPRESENTATIVE MINORITY LEADER uc 1?(-� gz �aru�e�i a��G�ac�u1ett1 Mao-, Mate zaade, Uvaiml?, 02'l� /054 20'" MIDDLESEX DISTRICT READING • NORTH READING LYNNFIELD • MIDDLETON TEL. (617) 722 -2100 Rep .BradleyJones @hou.state.ma.us www.bradjonesonline.com N August 13, 2007 8 sue. c Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager G' fV Town of Reading o Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street _ Reading, MA 01867® Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns with House Bill 2531, An Act Relative to Labor Relations. I share the same concerns. As a former municipal official, I fully appreciate the need for local control over staffing levels. The ability to adjust staff is one of the most important managerial tools available to police and fire chiefs who constantly strive to meet the changing needs of their communities. Furthermore, the budgetary impacts of this bill could be enormous, especially in small towns such as Reading. Please be assured that I will keep track of this legislation. Again, thank you for sharing your concerns. Should you have further questions or concerns with this or any other matter, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. v ty . Jones, Jr. Leader C? �' b/C Kcs To: Steve Sanger, President General Mills, Inc. One General Mills Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 Jeffrey Greenburg, President Creative Designs 2540 Metropolitan Drive Trevose, Pennsylvania 19053 Date: August 13, 2007 Bob Ulrich, Chairman/CEO Greg Steinhasel, President Target / Dayton Hudson Corporation 100 Nicollet Mall Mail Stop TFS 1 — X Minneapolis, Minnesota Regarding: Products containing lead paint: Kool Toyz — UPC Code #045672814975 Kool Toyz — UPC Code #045672676429 Kool Toyz — UPC Code #742293191606 On August 11, 2007, my daughter and I purchased several items including children's toys at Target, Woburn, Massachusetts for her eighteen month old twin boys. We asked the store management, if the children's items, (all made in China), contained lead paint. We could not get an answer and were told to contact the manufacturer directly ! My first call was to General Mills, Inc., then to Target/Dayton Hudson Corp. and then to Creative Designs. Each customer service representative was professional and courteous as I repeated my concern and they recorded the information. My request, to each representative, was a letter from management, sent to me, stating that their product(s) did not contain lead paint. I also respectively suggested, that if these product(s) do not contain lead paint, the manufacturers and distributors, should state so clearly on their packaging. I strongly feel that the lead paint issue needs to be addressed by our federal, state and local authorities by requiring manufacturers and distributors to clearly label their products stating: LEAD PAINT FREE or CONTAINS NO LEAD PAINT. Thank you, Rosemarie DeBenedetto 74 Haystack Road Reading, Massachusetts 01867 781 944 2695 RD:RD CC: Senator Edward M. Kennedy 2400 JFK Federal Building Boston, Mass. 02203 senator@l—cennedy.senate.gov Representative John F. Tierney 17 Peabody Square Peabody, Mass. 01960 Senator Richard R. Tisei rtisei@senate.state.ma.us Senator John F. Kerry One Bowdoin Square, 101h Floor Boston, Mass. 02114 Attorney General Martha Coakley One Ashburton Place Boston, Mass. 02108 Representative Patrick Natale rep.patri.cknatale@hou.state.,ma.us www.gza.com GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., on behalf of 25 WBD LLC, is hereby notifying you that an Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) for the above - referenced property (the Site) will be recorded with the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds no sooner than forty -five (45) days after the date of this Notice. This notification is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP; 310 CMR 40.1074(e)). Attached is a plan showing the location of the property, the entirety of which will be subject to the AUL. The purpose of the AUL is to achieve and /or maintain a level of No Significant Risk at the Site as defined by the MCP. The AUL identifies activities and uses which are consistent and inconsistent with maintaining a condition of No Significant Risk at the Site. Such activities are identified in order to prevent inappropriate exposures to soil containing oil and hazardous materials as defined by the MCP. GZA GeoEnviromnental, Inc. (GZA) of Norwood, Massachusetts is also preparing a Response Action Outcome (RAO) Statement for the Site, which will be filed with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Northeast Regional Office. The following is a summary of the activities and uses which will be limited by this Activity and Use Limitation: • Use as a residence, day care, nursery, or school. ® Agricultural use for growth of consumable fruits or vegetables. Other than restriction of the above uses, there are no additional obligations or conditions that need to be undertaken or maintained at the property. Co pY g ri ht©2007 GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. e ( An Equal Opportunity Employer M /r /V /I-1 L ( C t %_V5 GZA Engineers and GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Scientists Sent via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested August 13, 2007 -� Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Attn: Peter Hechenbleikner -- �.n Re: Notice of Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) Former Boston Stove Site 13 -25 Walkers Brook Drive One Edgewater Drive Reading, Massachusetts ®° Norwood MassDEP Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3 -25801 Massachusetts 02062 781 -278 -3700 To Whom It May Concern: FAX 781- 278 -6701 www.gza.com GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., on behalf of 25 WBD LLC, is hereby notifying you that an Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) for the above - referenced property (the Site) will be recorded with the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds no sooner than forty -five (45) days after the date of this Notice. This notification is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP; 310 CMR 40.1074(e)). Attached is a plan showing the location of the property, the entirety of which will be subject to the AUL. The purpose of the AUL is to achieve and /or maintain a level of No Significant Risk at the Site as defined by the MCP. The AUL identifies activities and uses which are consistent and inconsistent with maintaining a condition of No Significant Risk at the Site. Such activities are identified in order to prevent inappropriate exposures to soil containing oil and hazardous materials as defined by the MCP. GZA GeoEnviromnental, Inc. (GZA) of Norwood, Massachusetts is also preparing a Response Action Outcome (RAO) Statement for the Site, which will be filed with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Northeast Regional Office. The following is a summary of the activities and uses which will be limited by this Activity and Use Limitation: • Use as a residence, day care, nursery, or school. ® Agricultural use for growth of consumable fruits or vegetables. Other than restriction of the above uses, there are no additional obligations or conditions that need to be undertaken or maintained at the property. Co pY g ri ht©2007 GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. e ( An Equal Opportunity Employer M /r /V /I-1 Town of Reading August 13, 2007 File No 18643 10 Paize 2 Please acknowledge your receipt of this letter and waiver of the 45 day notification process by signing below and returning one copy to the undersigned at the letterhead address: Name: Signature: Date: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned at 781 -278 -3700. Very truly yours, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. � (�z Michael F. 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THIS DATA SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ACCURATE ONLY TO THE DEGREE IMPLIED BY THE METHOD USED. 3. ELEVATIONS SHOWN ARE BASED ON THE READING SEINER BASE DATUM, WHICH IS 105.65 FEET BELOW THE NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM (NGVD) OF 1929. GZ4 - d. 17, 000 -18, 999018643018643- 10.MARORIGURESOG4U [718643- 10- S/TEPL4N_EXH -8.OWG JAUL -SME PLMJ August 10, 2007 - 4 :04pm oGvero/ivenza GARY S. BRACKETT ELAINE M. LUCAS JUDITH A. PICKETT JAMES T. MASTERALEXIS STEVEN C. FLETCHER* ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE DONNA GORSHEL COHEN HEATHER C. WHITE JASON D. GROSSFIELD *Also Admitted in ME and CO BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTEIZ, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508-799-9739 Fax 508-799-9799 WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890 781-729-1500 Fax 781-729-5444 P-4 August 14, 2007 Cn %.n Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2601 CD Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: This is to advise you that, as of September 1, 2007, Elaine Lucas will become of counsel to the firm. While she will not be in the office on a daily basis, she will be available to consult with us and to work on matters and projects as they arise. Feel free to call Elaine if you have any questions regarding matters she is handling for you and, of course, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns regarding any impact this might have on our provision of legal services to the Town. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincely, Since , ly Gary S. rackett GSB/cam WV U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration AUG 17 2007 Mr. Peter Heckenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Heckenbleikner: 1701 Columbia Avenue College Park, GA 30337 R 0 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in conjunction with Massport and the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee (CAC), is currently engaged in a multi - phased study to determine viable means to reduce noise impacts from aircraft overflights to and from Boston Logan International Airport. This study is known as the Boston Overflight Noise Study. We are just beginning Phase 2 of this study. Phase 2 will attempt to address noise impacts from the Airport within about five (5) miles and as far as 25 miles. This effort requires significant input and, assistance from all affected stakeholders: Your community is located within the study area. As stated in the FAA's Record of Decision (ROD) for the Boston Airside Environmental Impact Statement ( Airside EIS), the CAC was recognized as a stakeholder in this study. Throughout this study, the CAC provides input on aircraft noise issues related to the Airport, particularly as it relates to the identification of potential alternatives, suggests criteria to be used in evaluating and comparing alternatives and will eventually vote on those alternatives they would like to have considered for environmental review. During Phase 2, CAC participants may propose concepts that might involve alterations to aircraft routes within the 25 mile study area. Some concepts may include those that address distribution of aircraft noise. It is too early to know if any proposals may cause potential changes in noise over your community, but your participation and involvement in the CAC is considered the best way to keep your community updated and involved. The FAA welcomes your participation in this study as a member of the CAC. Your involvement will contribute to the success of this study. To inquire about the CAC and participation in this .study, please feel free to contact one of, the CAC'co= chairs: a9� 2 Sandra Kunz 89 Hollingsworth Avenue Braintree, MA 02184 (781) 848 -0315 Jerry Falbo 80 Jefferson Street Winthrop, MA 02152 (617) 846 -3433 The FAA is will conduct a formal environmental review process relative to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) with regard to phase 2 alternatives during Phase 3 of this study. This will not occur until a recommended alternative or set of alternatives is proposed for implementation. For additional information about this study, please visit the project website at www. bostonoverflightnoisestLidy.com. The FAA appreciates your consideration in this matter and looks forward to your participation in this important endeavor. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Barbara Travers - Wright, our New England Region Congressional Liaison, at 781- 238 -7025. Sincerely, Mark D. Ward Group Manager, Eastern Service Center, System Support Page }opl Hechenblefter, Peter Sent; Sunday, August 1S.2OO71CL2SAN To: Reading -Selectmen Subject: 40r funding and a-wproperty | urge all members ofthe board to reference the Globe ofAug 1O. There are several articles indicating that ined40rfundin �rpn�ecteinNn�h Reading and other oon�n�un�eewiUnot befn�hoornng�nca there are 'o funds. VVUbthe - project likely counting or! these "funda"'| think vve must consider carefully before proceeding at all. Ilene J. Bornstein 781-944-4294 GENERAL BY -LAW VIOLATION INQUIRY Page 1 of 3 60 s Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:00 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DOC.doc Attachments: image001.png; image002.gif; oledata.mso The Building Inspector is working with other staff and the Superintendent of Schools on getting the contractor to resolve these issues. Pete I/c BOS Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 3:08 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Schettini, Pat; Cormier, Jim; Zambouras, George; Burns, Greg; Jackson, Paul Subject: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DOC.doc Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -2685 8/21/07 RE: Reading Memorial High School Ongoing Construction Reading, Ma 01867 Mr. Pat Schettini, Community Development Phone: (981)942 -9010 Fax: (781)9242 -9070 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us You are hereby notified that your Temporary Certificate to occupy the Reading Memorial High School has expired. 120.3 Temporary occupancy: Upon the request of the holder of a permit, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely prior to full completion of the building or structure without endangering life or public welfare. Any occupancy permitted to continue during the work shall be discontinued within 30 days after completion of the work unless a certificate of occupancy is issued by the building official. 780 CMR 120.0 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY a11 8/22/2007 GENERAL BY -LAW VIOLATION INQUIRY Page 2 of 3 120.1 General: New buildings and structures: A building or structure hereafter shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part until the certificate of use and occupancy shall have been issued by the building commissioner or inspector of buildings or, when applicable, the state inspector. The certificate shall not be issued until all the work has been completed in accordance with the provisions of the approved permits and of the applicable codes for which a permit is required, except as provided in 780 CMR 120.3. 903.4 Acceptance: In accordance with the provisions of 780 CMR 120, a Certificate of Occupancy shall not issue until the building official and the head of the fire department or their designees have witnessed a satisfactory functional test of all fire protection systems, installed in accordance with the approved fire protection construction documents. All fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with the applicable provisions of 780 CMR and NFPA Standards and approved testing criteria and operational sequence as submitted in 780 CMR 903.1.1, items 1.b and c. In addition, the following documents and/or information shall be simultaneously submitted to the building official and head of the fire department or their designees prior to the witnessing of the operational fire protection system(s) testing: 1. Certification, from the Registered Professional Engineer or other legally recognized. professional (M.G.L. c. 112, § 81R) responsible for the design in accordance with 780 CMR 903:1.3 stating that the fire protection systems have been installed in accordance with the approved fire protection construction documents and that he has reviewed the shop drawings for conformance to 780 CMR 903.3 and has identified deviations if any, fiom the approved fire protection construction documents. 2. Confirmation by the building owner /developer or authorized representative that they have received the as- built fire protection system shop drawings from the installing contractor and that the Registered Professional Engineer or other legally recognized professional (M.G.L. c. 112, § 81R) has certified their reasonable accuracy. 3. Material, Test, Performance and Completion Certificates, properly executed by the installing contractor In the past several days I have made a number of attempts to coordinate meetings with you, the building department, the fire department, TLT, and DPC, in order to complete the required compliance testing of the sprinkler and fire alarm system. In addition, I have concerns with the opening of the school closing in and the amount of work to be completed. Specifically: • status of sprinkler & fire alarm compliance testing • status of the retaining wall construction • construction schedule of the balance of site work • proposed fencing plans • proposed police detail • walk thru of the construction site You are hereby notified to contact this office within 24 hours, to address these areas of my concerns or I will initiate a Stop Work Order. 780 CMR 119.0 STOP WORK ORDER 119.1 Notice to owner: Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of 780 CMR or in an unsafe and dangerous manner or contrary to the approved construction documents submitted in support of the building permit application, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume. �ID 8/22/2007 GENERAL BY-LAW VIOLATION INQUIRY Page 3 of 3 Thank you, C. Glen Redmond Copies to: Peter Hechenbleichner –Town Manager Greg Burns—Reading Fire Chief Paul Jackson--Reading Fire Department James Cormier—Reading Police Chief Scott Dunlap—A13 Dave Capaldo—DPC John Ciccolo—DPC Chris Coirnier--TLT George Zambouras—Town Engineer a�3 8/22/2007 Page of Schena, Paula From: HeohenNeikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 8:52 AM To: 'Bill Cc: McIntire, Ted; Fink, Fran; Cormier, Jim; Reading - Selectmen; Suhene.Paula Subject: RE: Higgins property fire hazard , 8U| h sounds aaif wehaddoneoomedean-up — andmovbeevonremovedthebablebuihaditrotunn. VVe will take care of removing the table and couch ). and see if we can get the Conservation Commission to solicit volunteers to police the area periodically (Fran). I do appreciate your monitoring this area — we cannot be everywhere in town and we do depend on neighbors to bring items to our attention. Peto. Fromm: 80 Harney [noaiho .net] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, I0077:59PM To: Town Manager Cc: Reading -Selec±rnen Subject: Higgins property fire hazard , Mr. Heohenb|oikner, I sent you an e-mail last year about this time regarding some drinking and trash disposal that was occuring in the Higgins Conservation property arcross from the Birchmeadow soccer field. Kids had gotten in there and strewn beercans and an old couch, and dragged a picnic table from the adjacent Girl Scout camp over there. Now you did have the police monitor the property for avvhi|e'ond you did promise to send in the DPW bo clean itup. |did not follow up for some time in terms of checking the property but when | did check |t several months later the beer cans and trash Were pick up but, incredibly, the old couch (which had been smashed ho pieces by the kids) had not been removed and had simply been thrown further into the wetlands (by who?)!!! And the picnic table sits there to this very day. Now | don't know who iout fault here but clearly essentially nothing was done. Unfortunately the picnic table has become a magnet for attracting kids at night. |n the last month vve have had huexUnquieh2 small fires that were started there--the first time the table itself was set on fire and just tonight I smelled smoke and my son went in and put out a smoldering fire in some twigs sd the table. While both fires were very small, ifvve were not home or outside to smell it, it certainly could have spread. |am making o second request Uo please have the table and the couch removed ASAP. The best access to the site is off of Birchmeadow Drive where the Aberjona River crosses the street into the woods a( the junction of John Carver Rd. Please feel free to call my house if the appropriate individuals need help finding the spot. Thank you, ';)~�~�/ 022/207 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS L ( C EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONE WINTER STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 617- 292 -5500 .DEVAL L. PATRICK Governor IAN A. BOWLES Secretary TIMOTHY P. MURRAY ARLEEN O DOlY1VELL Lieutenant Governor Commissioner Registration Renewal Request for VERIFIED Water Withdrawals Authorized by the Water Management Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 21G August 8, 2007 REGISTRATION NUMBER: 31724601 RwER BASIN: IPSWICH REGISTRANT [NAME]: READING DPW MAILING ADDRESS: 16 LOWELL STREET READING; MA 01867 AVERAGE VOLUME PER DAY (MGD): 2.57 DAYS OF OPERATION (PER YEAR): 365 ANNUAL VOLUME TOTAL (MGY): 938.05 I certify that the information contained on my Registration Renewal Request is correct. I further certify that.I have submitted annual reports as required and that I have paid the Annual Compliance Fee associated with the Water Management Program. I hereby request renewal of the registration statement as indicated. CERTIFICATION: Name of certifying person: (print) Peter J: T a s s i Signature: r Title: Supervisor, Mater Supply & Treatment Phone number: (7 R 1. ) 9 4 2 - 91.9 9 Mailing Address: -1: 6 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Email address: ptassiaci.readidq.ma.us Date: August 16. 2007 Complete and return by September 7,2007 to: Department of Environmental Protection, One Winter Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108, Attention: Water Management Program. This information is available in alternate format. Call Donald M. Gomes, ADA Coordinator at 617. 556 -1057. TDD Service -'1-800-298-2207. MassDEP on the World Wide Web: httpJ /wvvw.mass.gov /dep Z«1 Printed on Recycled Paper Failure to file a Registration Renewal Request will result in -the expiration of your registered withdrawal authorization. Without a registration, you are required by regulation to file a Water Management Permit Application if you wish to, continue to make a withdrawal above the threshold volume of nine million gallons over a consecutive three month period. 1. Do you continue to withdraw water under this registration statement? YES NO Emergency use only per ACO# ACO- NE- 06 -FO01. 2. Have you transferred any portion of these withdrawal rights to any other parry? YES NO If YES, please provide the name and address of the parties and the date of transfer. (Note: Transfers require the completion of a BRPWM01 Transfer Form.) 3. Are all withdrawal points metered? YES NO If NO, list the names and locations of all withdrawal points not metered. 4. Since the last registration renewal in January 1998, have you abandoned any of the registered withdrawal points? YES NO If YES, list the names and locations of abandoned points. 5. Are you currently withdrawing from any point(s) not registered? YES. NO If YES, list the names and locations of non - registered (and non - permitted) points. 6. Do you have a Water Management permit with an additional withdrawal volume authorized in addition to your registration volume? 'YES NO 7. Was your original registration volume based on source water (raw /pretreatment) totals or finished (treated) water? SOURCE FINISHED UNKNOWN 8. In reporting annual system -wide water use, dW ort source water or finished water or both? SOURCE FINISHED 9. If reporting finished water only, what would be required to report source water (raw) volumes? 10. If you have treatment, what percentage of source water (raw) is not measured by the finished water meter? % If necessary, continue your comments on any'of the above items on additional pages. This is a legal document. The Department recommends that you keep a copy for your records. Note: If you hold WMA registrations in more than one river basin, separate registration renewal requests must be filed for each river basin. �„� COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY &. ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONE WINTER STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 617-292-5500 DEVAL L. PATRICK IAN A. BOWLES Governor Secretary. TIMOTHY P. MURRAY ARLEEN O'DONNELL Lieutenant Governor Commissioner August 8, 2007 THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE. FAILURE TO FILE THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION RENEWAL REQUEST WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR WATER WITHDRAWAL AUTHORIZATION UNDER THE WATER MANAGEMENT ACT, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CH. 21G. Dear Registrant: Records of the Department of Environmental Protection.(the Department) indicate that you hold a registration that authorizes the withdrawal of water under the Water Management. Act (WMA). WMA. registrations are renewed at 10-year intervals. Registrations held by persons in good standing with the Department, meaning those filing timely annual report, fonns and payimg Annual Compliance Fees, will be renewed so long as the Department receives a completed and signed Registration Renewal Request. Your Registration Statement will expire on January 1, 2008 unless the D . epartment receives a completed and signed registration renewal request. If the enclosed information accurately describes your registered withdrawal please complete, sign and return the enclosed Registration Renewal Request .to the Department by September 7, 2007. If the enclosed information contains any inaccuracies, please provide corrections and return to the Department by September 7, 2007. Your Registration Renewal Request will be reviewed, and the Department, will contact you to discuss your request if fin-ther clarification is required. Failure to file a Registration Renewal Request will result in the expiration of your Registration Statement, and the requirement to obtain a WMA Permit for the volume of water now authorized through your Registration Statement or any volume of water withdrawn above 100,000 gallons per day. Please be aware that the WMA. Permit application fee alone is $3,340. - The requirement to renew applies to -your WMA Registration only, and does not affect the status of any WMA Perini which you may also hold. As part of this renewal process, the Department will. be evaluating the expressed Purposes of the Water Management Act to determine whether including water conservation registration conditions consistent with the Water Conservation Standards (the Standards) approved in July This information is available in alternate f6rmat Call Donald M. Comes, ADA Coordinator at 617-556-1057. TDD Service - 1-800-298-2207. MassDEP on the World Wide Web: - http://www.mass.gov/dep C.* Printed on Recycled Paper MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL ONE WINTHROP SQUARE, BOSTON, MA 02110 AssoCIAnoN 617- 426 - 7272.800- 882 -1498 • fax 617- 695 -1314 • www.mma.org cw � August 21, 2007 ��• � �'A .J �1 Dear Mr. Bonazoli, (, t The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is pleased to announce the second annual MMA Statewide Essay Contest for 6th Graders. This initiative raises public awareness, promotes the V�f attributes of good local government and encourages future leaders of Massachusetts to take an activ interest in their community activities. "If I were elected leader of my community, I would make a difference by..." What: The MMA invites 100 cities and towns to participate in the 2007 contest. We are sending this letter to the chief municipal official in each community. and the first 100 communities to respond will participate this year. Last year, the MMA received over 2200 essays from the 50 participating communities. We are excited to expand the contest to 100 cites and towns in 2007. When: Complete the enclosed commitment sheet and return it to the MMA by September 7. In September, the MMA will send you and your school leaders an essay contest kit; which includes instructions and materials. We will be asking your school leaders to distribute the essay materials to your 6th graders. Students may also access all contest materials and a study guide to local government via our website: www.mma.org. Why: The essay contest is fun for students and demands little time or preparation from the teacher. It is viewed as an independent student project but can be incorporated into a teacher's lesson plan. The MMA, is available as a resource to any teacher, school or municipal official. Who: All sixth graders in your community are invited to participate. The MMA will award prizes to at least three students and the overall winner will be invited to the MMA.'s Annual Meeting & Trade Show, January 11 -12, in Boston. Every student who participates will be eligible for a prize. The contest deadline for students is October 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Essay Coordinators Ellen Stoolmacher or Kristi Williams at (800) 882 -1498. We are excited to engage and encourage students to think creatively about local government. We hope you will join our effort by signing up your community today! Thank you for your time, interest and leadership. Sincerely, Geoffrey Beckwith Executive Director Massachusetts Municipal Association MWEVE-11"! F I -, David Kielson, Chesterfield Select Board Member President Massachusetts Municipal Association iV N G� v► •,o aL, l 17! 77 A Community Leadership Commitment Active involvement of elected officials and the chief. administrative officer is key to the contest's success. You are the main catalysts of your communities. We'll count on you to publicize the essay contest, generate enthusiasm for local government, and help make one of your 6th graders the poss-fbl*&'"winner of the MMA's second annual statewide essay contest! Your support is crucial in several key areas: ki • Publicize the MMA's essay contest in your community h working with your y ,.,,,,�_roug superintendent, principals and teachers. Alert the PTA, ...school board, and community groups. • Promote the contest in community and schoofi&sletters-.---,'i` • Visit your 6th graders to promote the MMA essay contest. Talk- about community service, I .ocal gove . rnment's. commitment to citizens and the importance of good lea I dership. A classroom visit from a municipal official has a profound impact on the quality of information students and teachers. possess about local government. • Announce the community's participation in the essay contest to local newspapers and raise awareness of the important services local government provides .Massachusetts citizens. (Sainple press releases and letters to the editor will be provided by the MMA.) • 4 the second or third place winner is chosen from your community, you will be asked to present the respective prize at the meeting of the governing board or at an appropriate ppropriate event, I Commit My Community TODAY! As the chief municipal official of my community, I commit my city or town and will encourage our 6th graders to participate in the MMA's 2007 Statewide Essay Contest. Please print: Name: Address: Title: Fax: Phone: Email: Date: Fax back to the MMA By SEPTEMBER 7: (617) 695-1314 f Questions? Contact Ellen Stoohiiacher or Kristi Williams at the MMA at (800) 882-1498 C;? L 2, "Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this year's essay contest. We were fortunate enough to have the mayor of Easthampton visit the sixth graders to talk about the day -to -day . responsibilities of his job to kick off the contest" -Laura Coleman, Language Arts Teacher, White Brook Middle School and ght, Social Studies Teacher, Brook Middle School Massachusetts Massachusetts Municipal MILS Association Interlocal Insurance Association One Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 Q it�F�our Community Tod illo a %r- �gbmmunity avid returning the enclosed fq; by September ?th, you are enabling your par�=cc[pate in the MMA Second Annual 6th Grade essay Contest. Your students will learn about the community: In 300 words or less, students must explain what they would do if they were elected leader of their community. Local officials judge the essays on creativity, clarity /sincerity of thought, proper use of grammar and understanding of local government. Your students could win prizes: Last year prizes were. awarded for the top three essays. The three winners received savings bonds and their picture an a - essza� �' were featured in the January Beacon. The first place winnerva? { on- � fir^ ored at the MMA Annual Meeting and Tr ;,yr de how. He receved a d complimentary hotel room from the She rato toil dmn t ckets t au x. � ''F�. to the Friday night dinner for himself andisFam�1' and as3 autographed baseball from Friday Night Dinner S e T " Francona, Red Sox Manager. nv FYI: Tax Classification to be presented at Chamber of Commerce Meeting (Non- Member... Page 1 of 1 L(c cS Hechenbleikner, Peter From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 4:36 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: Tax Classification to be presented at Chamber of Commerce Meeting (Non- Members welcome) FYI From: Karen Herrick [ mailto: kherrick @boardwalkrealestate.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 3:07 PM To: LeLacheur, Bob; Tafoya, Ben; Dick McDonald; Neil Cohen Subject: FYI: Tax Classification to be presented at Chamber of Commerce Meeting (Non- Members welcome) Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce Invites you to our Fall Meeting 2007 Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 7:30 am -9:00 am Longwood Place "Great Room" 75 Pearl Street, Reading MA Entrance in back under green awning Meet: Irene Collins the new Reading - North Reading Executive Director Speaker: Ken Rossetti, Esq. of Barton & Rossetti, PC will present important information about the town of Reading's Tax Reclassification recommendation. Attend the meeting and find out: How differential tax rates impact commercial property owners, renters and residents. How differential tax rates do not increase total tax revenue. Why other Massachusetts towns similar to Reading have rejected differential property tax rates. Why the Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to support a uniform tax rate. How you can get involved and much, much more. This is a meeting you will not want to miss! Includes Continental Breakfast $10.00 MEMBERS/ $15.00 NON MEMBERS For More Information or to RSVP Contact Irene Collins directly at 978 - 664 -5060 Download Registration Form (select desired format): Printable Web Page I Microsoft Word Document 8/21/2007 (� M