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2007-09-18 Board of Selectmen Packet
OF$F9Or+L Town of Reading `mod... two 16 Lowell Street J ~ 'S 639 Incoay°4e Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: September 14, 2007 RE: September 18, 2007 Meeting TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 lb) Resident Theresa Petrillo from South Street will be in to encourage the Board of Selectmen to allow flexibility in the proposed zoning for the Addison Wesley property to allow buildings to be moved closer to abutting residential property lines with the parking moved away from them. I also encouraged Theresa to develop a letter or email outlining this and to copy it to the Community Development and Planning Commission. lc) Under my report, I will have a proposed motion for the Board of Selectmen to formerly refer to the CPDC the 40R Zoning Bylaw. This is a legal requirement that the Town Planner has pointed out to me. 4a) Enclosed in the packet is a proposed pledge from the Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee. They will be in on Tuesday night to make a brief presentation on their work program and where they are to date. 4b) Representatives of staff and the Economic Development Committee will be in to discuss with the Board the report from our Peer to Peer Consultant and also the Market Study for downtown. They will also outline upcoming events of the Economic Development Committee. 4c) We had previously developed and presented to the Board of Selectmen a Master Plan for Memorial Park. The Board agreed to move this process forward to have a public hearing of abutters in the community, get further input and then bring a revised plan to the Board of Selectmen for adoption. On May 17, 2007, a meeting was held at the Senior Center with approximately 30 people in attendance. The notes are included in your packet as items 4c11 and 4e12. Since that time staff has met and refined the master plan and a copy is enclosed. The issues that appear to remain are: 1. Not wanting a paved pathway through the park, and 2. Some difference of opinion among residents as to whether or not they would like the angled or perpendicular parking on Harrison Street or leave it as parallel parking. There seems to be some general consensus on the remainder of the plan. The Engineering Division has prepared cost estimates for the complete improvement of Memorial Park and they are included. The total estimated cost is $750,000 plus contingencies. This includes reconstruction of the tennis courts and the basketball court. I have been talking with a donor who is interested in providing a major donation to complete the park improvements. We have also had a parallel process to look at the use of the park. A petition was filed with the probate court, and there were comments that were submitted from abutters. Even though the sense during most of the discussion was that use of the park as currently conducted for practices was fine, some of the objectors to the Town's petition appear to be of a different mind. The issue of the petition is a completely separate issue from the Memorial Park Master Plan. All of the items in the Master Plan can be done with no change in the uses. I would suggest that the Board focus the hearing and discussion on Monday night on the Master Plan for the Park. The importance of having some kind of a paved pathway or walkway has to do with handicap accessibility to the different facilities in the park. The remainder of the pathways along Charles Street and Harrison Street are really sidewalks which are important for the neighbor pedestrian circulation. The second major issue of that I am aware of is the issue of parking along Harrison Street. It doesn't make a huge amount of difference from a park perspective, but the thought with providing angled or perpendicular spaces was to be able to get the vehicles more off the street and allow easier access by residents on the opposite side of the street to their properties and driveways. Ultimately, and with whatever changes the Board would want to impose, we would hope that the Master Plan for Memorial Park would be approved so that we can move forward with securing donations and improving this park. 4d) Liquor License fees are in place for calendar year 2008. When the hearing was held on those fees, the Board wanted to think more about what the fees should be going forward. We have done our survey and proposed fees for 2009 and 2010 which appear to be consistent with the neighboring communities and therefore would not disadvantage Reading businesses. 4e) Pay and Classification Plan Amendment - As the Board is aware, we received a SAMSA Grant for $100,000 for five years to address substance abuse issues. A major part of that funding is to hire 1.50 full time equivalent employees to work with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse and the community on substance abuse issues. The grant is to the Town of Reading, and as such we need to go through our personnel processes in terms of hiring for these positions. Carol Roberts has put together job descriptions that are consistent with the grant application as well as classifying the positions consistent with the grant and with information available from other communities. We would anticipate getting advertising out as soon as the positions have been classified. 4f) Attached is the details of the outdoor dining for Bertucci's. The only thing that separates the general populace from the outdoor dining area is an approximately four foot high open type of fence. I will be talking with Bertucci's before the Selectmen's meeting about the possibility of enhancing the separation perhaps through landscaping. 4g) Enclosed is the report from the Community Preservation Act Study Committee. They will be present to make a slide presentation to the Board of Selectmen on their findings. The Board will need to determine whether or not to move forward with a Community Preservation Act Warrant Article for the fall Town Meeting. The Warrant closes on September 25, 2007. MASSACviusf-VTS TOWtN OF REp,O1 N tNVESTMeKVS REPORT O June 302p07 r Enterprise Funds}+ (Including water & Seale General FUnds educes; the attached sch term are liquid of 1 Year or less d As detailed on eneral funds with a or uninsure MMpT), 73% of the 9 ,s and securities unsecured Trust 82 CD al pepositorY It is 27°lo are invested in ands are u,collate ralized, huses Municip holdings- = 17 ral f Massac ent security 0.40% of the gene with the and governm we fe as (allows re invested ,acceptances during the year 53.Og% of the general funds at orercial paper' bankers country- The MMpT rates Cps, corn crossthe change dally MMpT invests in invests a rates erformance) approx. $5 billion and re shown ent p a fund of {quarterly rates a investor dune 30, 2040 depending on the underlying year given the 5.220/0 34 2006 ° ° September ° s were reasonable for the fiscal Y 5.34 / 31, 2406 ent earning 5.32% December Investment vironment• 2007 rising rate en basis. 5.34% o March315 on a cash 5.35% June 30, 2007 water,sewer} 497 net of 13, of each ds totaled $2'0 At the end the general funthe general funds ent purposes. Earnings on eturn on s for investor For FY2007: 5 Total R eneral fund 25%FY . i775 the g erty fund balances s are co-mingled With on their quart rise fund; $ 59 fund funds based Sewer Enterp ewer Enterp rise enterprise The \Nater & S allocated to the fiscal year, interest is enterprise fund $ 9''056 \Nater page 1 01'3 TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS REPORT ON INVESTMENTS June 30, 2007 Other Funds: Conservation Trust - Earnings on the conservation funds totaled $85 on a cash basis. - 5.29% FY Total Return on. the conservation funds Sate of Real Estate - Earnings on the sale of real estate funds totaled $122,510 on a cash basis. 5.29% FY Total Return on the sale of real estate funds Landfill Post Closure - Earnings on the landfill post closure funds totaled $4,736 on a cash basis. - 5.29% FY Total Return on the landfill post closure funds Affordable Housing Fund - Earnings on the affordable housing funds totaled $17,518 on a cash basis. 5.29% FY Total Return on the affordable housing funds Stabilization Fund 511 on a cash basis. - Earnings on the stabilization funds totaled $44, 5.17% FY Total Return on the stabilization funds c FY07 INVESTMENT REPORT ! COMMENTARY Page 2 of g TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS REPORT ON INVESTMENTS June 30, 2007 Trust Funds: The Town trust funds are invested with the goal of holding bonds to maturity. The bonds are of high quality and according to the Trust Fund Commissioners policy, make up at least 80% of the portfolio. When purchased, they are rated AA or better by Moody's and Standard & Poor's. Ratings may drop over time and the bonds are sold if they drop below investment grade. The stocks in the portfolio are of high grade and generally pay good dividends. They are usually held long-term and sold when the earnings have been substantial. Trust fund income is used for library projects as voted by the Library Trustees in accordance with donor wishes, scholarships, cemetery expansion and care and the Reading Response transportation and nursing care program. As detailed on the attached schedules: - 89.61% of the trust funds are invested in cash and bonds - 10.39% are invested in stocks - 0.05% of the trust funds are uncollateralized, unsecured or uninsured - Earnings on the trust funds totaled $538,873 on a cash basis. - 7.82% FY Total Return on the trust funds Page 3 of 9 FY07 INVESTMENT REPORT/ COMMENTARY N1ASSACNUSFTTS ING TQWN CF Re pN tNVESTDAVOS REPORT 2047 June 30, rincipai MMDT The protection of p . onds and the of the Reading Sion RMLD for its share dd funds to the pen ~ Unds' ies[TCeasuries, Corp°r t eb harge to used to a ...tricted and uS Agenc ateiy equals th rnent are RM Trust is ingested in roxirn b the Light Depart the p°~°tio app The RMLp pension e income on contracted Y oal. Th depreciation and sick leave im ortant 9 ion costs. Actuarial studies is an p Retirement pens rate stabilization, er deposits, Contributory s needed custom as needed RMLD Trust a ed amounts for uarterly for bankruptcy- pension resew accounts q filed in the the in these when the RMLD restricted funds are the balances from Calpne them to pay The RMLD Board adjusts received airing to The RMLp the proceeds clause red h they have hSdo RMLD buyback fund holds . tection even thong Calpine that had a p rates stricted the additional cost MLD Caip. e Collateral re a regiment with to not increase resenting MLD The R over purchase g This has allowed made to the balance rep 2pp6. uitt-year p over. ent i in March, had a m stopped providing pA monthly adjustor eriod beginning event that they ower. e spent over an 18-month p ensive p ill b purchase more exp funds `N It is expected that these schedules are liquid or more on the attached funds term of 1 Year As detailed ension with a or uninsuCed 65 54% of the restricted~p unsecured securit~re uncollateralized, CD s and 34.46% are invested in ension funds restrictedfp 247,481 on a cash basis. 0.01% °f the funds totaled cash basis. ,213 on a on a cash basis. the pennon totaled $676 g,020 Earnings °n funds 1,28 restricted s totaled ~ the Earnings °n Caip►ne collateral fun Earnings °n the funds the pension page 4 9 5 33% FY Total Return °n funds on the restricted ° Fv Total Return . Calptne collateral funds 5.56 otal Return °n t 5.2g% FY T GENERAL FUNDS (Including Water & Sewer) BANK ACCOUNTS % 06130/07 06130/07 General 06130107 Unrealized 06/30107 FY Interest Bank Accounts Balance Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss Accr Int Earned Century Bank Lock Box & Sweep $ 31,927 2.120% 0.08% $ 31,927 $ - $ - $ 18,084 Mellon Bank Business Money Market 2,191 4.450% 0.01% 2,191 - - 7,648 MMDT General 20,305,118 5.350% 48.29% 20,305,118 - - 848,022 MMDT Water Dept Bond Proceeds 49,958 5.350% 0.12% 49,958 - - 3,498 MMDT MWRA Loan Proceeds 32,802 5.350% 0.08% 32,802 - - 9,064 MMDT Barrows Bond Proceeds 57,182 5.350% 0.14% 57,182 - - 7,237 MMDT RMHS Bond Proceeds 3,981,503 5.350% 9.47% 3,981,503 - - 367,959 Reading Co-op Bank MMDA 10,325,221 5.270% 24.56% 10,325,221 - - 552,520 Smith Barney Money Market 0 4.850% 0.00% 0 - - - Total Liquid General Funds: $ 34,785,904 82.73% $ 34,785,904 $ - $ - $ 1,814,033 TERM INVESTMENTS % 06/30107 06/30/07 General 06130/07 Unrealized 06/30/07 FY Interest Institution Investment Book Value Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss Accr Int Earned Due Date DanversBank CD $ - 4.890% 0.00% - - - 62,520 08113/06 DanversBank CD - 5.180% 0.00% - - - 66,387 11113/06 DanversBank CD - 5.180% 0.00% - - - 67,257 02113/07 DanversBank CD - 5.180% 0.00% - - - 65,908 05113/07 DanversBank CD 5,262,072 5.180% 12.51% 5,262,072 - 35,846 - 08113/07 Smith Barney FHLB Cons Bonds - 5.200% 0.00% - - - 30,333 12126/06 Smith Barney FHLB Cons Bonds - 5.150% 0.00% - - - 38,625 02116/07 Smith Barney FHLB Cons Bonds - 5.300% 0.00% - - - 26,500 04130/07 Smith Barney FHLB Cons Bonds 2,000,000 5.300% 4.76% 1,998,760 (1,240) 33,978 - 03105/08 Total Term General Funds: $ 7,262,072 17.27% $ 7,260,832 $ (1,240) $ 69,824 $ 357,530 Total General Funds: $ 42,047,975 100.00% $ 42,046;735 $ (1,240) $ 69,824 $ 2,171,563 Total Uncollateralized, Unsecured or Uninsured: $ 0 0.00% of General Funds Less: Interest Transferred to other funds: Water Enterprise & Water Dept Debt Sewer Enterprise & MWRA Loan Cultural Council ITT FY07 GENERAL FUNDS INTEREST EARNED (94,568) (98,066) (50,711) (59,775) (224) (224) $ 2,013,497 OTHER FUNDS BANK ACCOUNTS % 06/30107 06/30/07 Other 06/30/07 Unrealized Bank Accounts Balance . Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss MMDT Conservation Trust $ 1,650 5.350% 0.05% $ 1,650 $ - MMDT Sale of Real Estate 2,305,503 5.220% 63.43% 2,305,503 - MMDT Landfill Post Closure 91,142 5.220% 2.51% 91,142 - MMDT Affordable Housing Fund 340,380 5.220% 9.37% 340,380 - MMDT Stabilization Fund 336 5.220% 0.01% 336 - Total Liquid OTHER Funds: $ 2,739,010 75.36% $ 2,739,010 $ - TERM INVESTMEN TS % 06130107 06130/07 Other 06/30/07 Unrealized Institution Investment Book Value Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss DanversBank CD - Stabilization Fund - 4.890% 0.00% - - DanversBank CD - Stabilization Fund - 5.180% 0.00% - - DanversBank CD - Stabilization Fund - 5.180% 0.00% - - DanversBank CD - Stabilization Fund - 5.180% 0.00% - - DanversBank CD - Stabilization Fund 895,528 5.180% 24.64% 895,528 - Total Term OTHER Funds: $ 895,528 24.64% $ 895,528 $ - Total OTHER Funds: $ 3,634,538 100.00% $ 3,634,538 $ - Total Uncollateralize d, Unsecured or Uninsured: $ - 0.00% of Other Funds NET FY07 OTHER FUNDS INTEREST EARNED ,v 06/30/07 Accr Int 06/30107 Accr Int 6,100 $ 6,100 $ 6,100 FY Interest Earned $ 85 122,510 4,736 17,518 17 $ 144,865 FY Interest Earned 10,533 11,298 11,446 11,217 $ 44,493 $ 189,359 $ 189,359 Due Date 08/13/06 11/13/06 02/13/07 05/13/07 08/13/07 TRUSTFUNDS BANK ACCOUNTS % 06/30107 06130107 Trust 06/30/07 Unrealized 06130/07 FY Interest Bank Accounts Balance Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss Accr Int Earned MMDT Trust Funds $ 1,587,160 5.350% 19.75% $ 1,587,160 $ - $ - $ 67,148 State Street Trust Funds 3,963 5.000% 0.05% 3,963 - - 6,118 Total Liquid Trust Funds: $ 1,591,122 19.80% $ 1,591,122 $ - $ - $ 73,266 TERM INVESTMENTS % 06/30107 06/30107 Trust 06/30107 Unrealized 06/30/07 FY Interest FY Realized Institution Investment Book Value Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss Accr Int Earned Gain/Loss Due Date State Street Federal National Mtg Assn $ 404,292 4.250% 5.03% 399,876 (4,416) 7,839 17,000 - 07115/07 State Street Federal Home Loan Mtg Cp 500,000 4.000% 6.22% 495,175 (4,825) 5,778 20,000 - 09/17/09 State Street Federal Home Loan Mtg 500,000 4.500% 6.22% 497,650 (2,350). 3,208 22,500 - 04/14/10 State Street Federal National Mtg Assn 500,000 5.000% 6.22% 497,970 (2,030) 8,819 25,000 - 02/24/11 State Street Federal Home Loan Mtg 350,000 4.000% 4.36% 341,957 (8,043) 5,289 14,000 - 08/15/12 State Street Federal National Mtg Assn 200,000 4.500% 2.49% 196,688 (3,312) 1,264 8,000 - 10/26/12 State Street Federal Home Loan Banks 800,000 4.000% 9.95% 790,000 (10,000) 800 32,000 - 06/19/13 State Street Federal Home Loan Banks 200,000 5.500% 2.49% 196,000 (4,000) 1,314 4,981 05/18/15 State Street Federal Home Loan Mtg 100,000 5.000% 1.24% 98,951 (1,049) 2,153 5,000 - 01/26/16 State Street Federal Home Loan Banks 500,000 6.000% 6.22% 494,220 (5,780) 333 15,000 12/27/17 State Street Federal Home Loan Mtg 800,000 5.000% 9.95% 784,080 (15,920) 1,556 40,000 - 12/17/18 State Street General Electric Cap Corp - 0.00% - - - 1,969 - 12/01/06 State Street General Electric Cap Corp - 0.00% - - - 5,375 (2,375) 03/15/07 State Street Morgan St Dean Witter - 0.00% - - - 5,800 (2,670) 04/01/07 State Street General Electric Cap Cp 105,625 6.500% 1.31% 100,492 (5,133) 379 6,500 - 12/10/07 State Street Baltimore Gas & Electric 96,450 6.210% 1.20% 100,574 4,124 1,035 6,210 - 04/08/08 State Street Toronto Dominion Bk Ont 96,899 6.125% 1.21% 100,955 4,056 1,015 6,125 - 11/01/08 State Street Bellsouth Telecomm 96,599 5.875% 1.20% 100,555 3,956 2,709 5,875 - 01/15/09 State Street BankAmerica Corp 149,102 5.875% 1.86% 161,277 12,174 3,551 9,400 - 02/15/09 State Street Merrill Lynch & Co 101,000 6.000% 1.26% 100,895 (105) 2,233 6,000 - 02/17/09 State Street General Electric Cap Cp 110,279 8.300% 1.37% 106,134 (4,145) 2,329 8,300 - 09/20/09 Total Term Trust Funds: $ 5,610,246 69.81% $ 5,563,449 $ (46,797) $ 51,604 $ 265,034 $ (5,045) t TRUSTFUNDS EQUITY INVESTMENTS % 06130/07 Dividend Trust 06130107 Unrealized 06/30107 FY Dividend FY Realized Institution Investment Book Value Rate Funds Market Value Gain/Loss Accr Div Earned Gain/Loss Shares State Street SPDR Trust Ser 1 S & P 448,572 $ 2.22 5.58% 601,720 153,148 2,622 11,156 .66,1041= 4,000 State Street Abbott Laboratories 7,658 1.18 0.10% 26,775 19,117 - 605 500 State Street AT&T Corp 6,920 1.03 0.09% 5,810 (1,110) - 193 180 State Street Bank of America Corp 8,751 2.00 0.11% 24,445 15,694 - 1,680 17,201 500 State Street Cisco Systems Inc 48,528 - 0.60% 55,700 7,172 - - 2,000 State Street Clorox Co 35,955 1.16 0.45% 37,260 1,305 - 720 600 State Street Coca Cola 23,929 1.24 0.30% 20,924 (3,005) 136 508 400 State Street Comcast Corp 11,588 - 0.14% 12,260 672 - - 1 436 State Street EMC Corp 33,777 - 0.42% 18,100 (15,677) - - 1,000 State Street Exxon Mobil Corp 7,653 1.28 0.10% 41,940 34,287 _ - 975 28,885 500 State Street General Electric Co 50,388 1.00 0.63% 38,280 (12,108) 280 1,060 1,000 State Street General Growth Properties - 1.64 0.00% - - - 860 34,611 - State Street Home Depot 26,429 0.60 0.33% 23,610 (2,819) - 495 600 State Street Intel Corp 50,961 0.40 0.63% 45,106 (5,855) - 808 1,900 State Street Johnson & Johnson Co 36,733 1.50 0.46% 61,620 24,887 - 1,540 1,000 State Street JP Morgan Chase & Co 6,198 1.36 0.08% 24,225 18,027 - 1,190 18,572 500 State Street Lilly Eli & Co 9,693 1.60 0.12% 27,940 18,247 - 825 500 State Street Newell Rubbermaid 21,175 0.84 0.26% 17,658 (3,517) - 504 600 State Street Simon Property Group - 3.04 0.00% - - - 708 22,854 - Total Term Trust Funds: $ 834,907 10.39% $ 1,083,373 $ 248,467 $ 3,038 $ 23,826 $ 188,227 Total Trust Funds: $ 8,036,275 100.00% $ 8,237,945 $ 201,669 $ 54,643 $ 362,127 $ 183,182 Total Uncollateralized, Unsecured or Uninsured: $ 3,963 0.05% of Trust Funds Less: Custodial Fees deducted by State Street NET FY07 TRUST FUNDS INTEREST & DIVIDENDS EARNED AND REALIZED GAINS/LOSSES (6,437) $ 538,873 READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT FUNDS BANK ACCOUNTS % 06130107 06130107 RMLD 06130107 Unrealized 06/30107 FY Interest Bank Accounts Balance Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss Accr Int Earned MMDT Pension Trust $ 1,751,273 5.350% 5.86% $ 1,751,273 $ - $ - $ 61,828 MMDT Restricted Funds 8,726,584 5.350% 29.20% 8,726,584 - - 484,868 MMDT Calpine Collateral 9,108,765 5.350% 30.47% 9,108,765 - - 1,289,020 State Street Pension Trust 2,449 5.000% 0.01% 2,449 - - 2,232 Smith Barney Restricted Funds 10 4.850% 0.00% 10 - - 595 Total Liquid RMLD Funds: $ 19,589,081 65.54% $ 19,589,081 $ - $ - $ 1,838,542 TERM INVESTMENTS % 06/30107 06/30/07 RMLD 06130/07 Unrealized 06/30107 FY Interest Institution Investment Book Value Yield Funds Market Value Gain/Loss Accr Int Earned Due Date DanversBank CD - Pension Trust $ 600,000 2.960% 2.01% $ 600,000 $ - $ 49,193 $ - 09/23/07 State Street FNMA- Pension Trust 500,000 3.500% 1.67% 495,155 (4,845) 3,125 17,500 04/01/08 State Street FHLMC - Pension Trust 199,844 4.250% 0.67% 198,850 (994) 1,267 8,500 10/15/08 State Street . FHLMC - Pension Trust 300,000 4.000% 1.00% 297,714 (2,286) 767 12,000 12/08/08 State Street FHLB - Pension Trust 1,800,000 3.500% 6.02% 1,778,058 (211942) 1,463 63,000 12/18/08 State Street FNMA - Pension Trust 700,000 4.250% 2.34% 692,342 (7,658) 11,438 14,875 12/30/09 State Street FHLB - Pension Trust 1,800,000 4.000% 6.02% 1,777,500 (22,500) 1,800 72,000 06119/13 State Street GNMA- Pension Trust 1,321 9.000% 0.00% 909 (411) 7 120 10115/08 Smith Barney FHLMC - Restricted Funds 2,900,000 4.500% 9.70% 2,879,874 (20,126) 5,363 123,250 12/15/09 Smith Barney FHLMC - Restricted Funds 500,000 5.000% 1.67% 494,590 (5,410) 1,027 22,500 12/15/13 Smith Barney FHLMC - Restricted Funds 500,000 5.000% 1.67% 495,960 (4,040) 7,671 22,500 03/10/14 Smith Barney FHLMC - Restricted Funds 500,000 5.000% 1.67% 495,405 (4,595) 8,493 22,500 08/26/14 Total Term RMLD Funds: $ 10,301,165 34.46% $ 10,206,357 $ (94,808) $ 91,612 $ 378,745 Total RMLD Funds: $ 29,890,246 100.00% $ 29,795,439 $ (94,808) $ 91,612 $ 2,217,287 Total Uncollateralized, Unsecured or Uninsured: $ 2,460 0.01% of RMLD Funds Less: Custodial Fees deducted by State Street NET FY07 RMLD RESTRICTED AND PENSION FUNDS INTEREST EARNED (4,574) $ 2,212,713 OF 3 Town of Reading A to ~wa 16 Lowell Street 9• IN CO Reading, MA 01867-2685 - °4P FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: September 14, 2007 RE: September 18, 2007 Meeting TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 lb) Resident Theresa Petrillo from South Street will be in to encourage the Board of Selectmen to allow flexibility in the proposed zoning for the Addison Wesley property to allow buildings to be moved closer to abutting residential property lines with the parking moved away from them. I also encouraged Theresa to develop a letter or email outlining this and to copy it to the Community Development and Planning Commission. 1 c) Under my report, I will have a proposed motion for the Board of Selectmen to formerly refer to the CPDC the 40R Zoning Bylaw. This is a legal requirement that the Town Planner has pointed out to me. ---4a) Enclosed in the packet is a proposed pledge from the Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee. They will be in on Tuesday night to make a brief presentation on their work program and where they are to date. 4b) Representatives of staff and the Economic Development Committee will be in to discuss with the Board the report from our Peer to Peer Consultant and also the Market Study for downtown. They will also outline upcoming events of the Economic Development Committee. 4c) We had previously developed and presented to the Board of Selectmen a Master Plan for Memorial Park. The Board agreed to move this process forward to have a public hearing of abutters in the community, get further input and then bring a revised plan to the Board of Selectmen for adoption. On May 17, 2007, a meeting was held at the Senior Center with approximately 30 people in attendance. The notes are included in your packet as items 4c11 and 4c12. Yo(' f i t afif! Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection www.ci.reading.ma.us/climate ReadingMassCCP@hotmail.com Help minimize global warming! Take the 2007 Transportation 1-2-3 Pledge For the next 12 months, pledge to complete one or more Actions for each category: Circle selections 1.Drive Less: a b c d e f 2.Drive Efficiently a b c d e f 3.Vehicle Maintenance a b c I will save gas and clean air by TURNING OFF my vehicle when parked, and not leave the engine running. YES ❑ Print Name: Zip Code Okay to add your name to our website listing? ❑ Yes ❑ No Vehicle: Make Model Year Vehicle: Make Model Year Total Annual C02 Saved: Total Annual Money Saved: Reading Neighbors Climate & Energy Campaign 2007 14 6u Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection www.ci.reading.ma.us/climate ReadingMassCCP@hotmail.com 1-2-3 Pledge Actions Drive Less Action I am not presently doing. a) I will stagger my work hours to avoid peak rush hours b) I will use public transit once more per week than I presently do c) I will telecommute (working from home) once more than I presently do d) I will carpools / ride-share once more per week than I presently do e) I will bike or walk to work once more per week than I presently do f) My children will walk / bike to school one more day per week than presently do Drive Efficiently Actions I am not presently doing. a) I will choose a MORE efficient vehicle at my next purchase b) I will calm my driving technique (no speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) c) I will cut back highway-driving speed by at least 5 miles per hour d) I will use Cruise Control on highway driving when possible e) I will travel more efficiently by removing cargo racks and carriers when not in use f) I own more than one vehicle, and will drive the one that gets the best gas mileage more than I presently do Vehicle Maintenance Actions I am not presently doing. a) I will keep my engine properly tuned b) I will check & replace air filters and change the oil regularly c) I will keep tires properly inflated checking every, two weeks Visit our website to learn more information about each Action an d to more accurately estimate your financial and CO 2 savings. te & Energy S61 '~Tft Reading Neighbors Climate & Energy Campaign 2007 r Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection www.ci.reading.ma.us/climate ReadingMassCCP@hotmail.com Reading's benchmarked C02 emissions indicate transportation to be approximately 60% To Calculate Your Auto Emissions For each vehicle, to calculate Exact auto emissions, divide the total number of miles driven in a year by the miles per, gallon (mp.g) o r fuel efficiencyof the vehicle driven. The quotient is multiplie d by 19.36, the amount of pounds of carbon dioxide that is emitted as a result of burning one gallon of gasoline. The product is then di vided by 2,205, the number of pounds in a metric ton. 10,000 miles / 24 mpg = 416.667 X 19.36 = 8066.673 / 2205 = 3.658 Tons of CO2 To Determine Your MPG Average mpg vary from vehicle types and driving habits. Benchmark your average mpg by dividing the miles you have driven by the gallons of gas used from one fill up to the next. Do this a few time to get a good reading. As you implement your pledge actions, see how you are improving the time between fill ups (hopefully lengthened) and mpg (increased). To find the fuel efficiency of your vehicle or when looking to purchase a new vehicle use the website below. (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm). To calculate your personal emissions use the website below. (http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html) Reading Neighbors Climate & Energy Campaign 2007 e & f 4 a3 oFR lip Town of Reading ~d ~wa 16 Lowell Street X39°tNCO~?Q°4P Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: September 14, 2007 RE: September 18, 2007 Meeting TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 lb) Resident Theresa Petrillo from South Street will be in to encourage the Board of Selectmen to allow flexibility in the proposed zoning for the Addison Wesley property to allow buildings to be moved closer to abutting residential property lines with the parking moved away from them. I also encouraged Theresa to develop a letter or email outlining this and to copy it to the Community Development and Planning Commission. 1 c) Under my report, I will have a proposed motion for the Board of Selectmen to formerly refer to the CPDC the 40R Zoning Bylaw. This is a legal requirement that the Town Planner has pointed out to me. 4a) Enclosed in the packet is a proposed pledge from the Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee. They will be in on Tuesday night to make a brief presentation on their work program and where they are to date. I 4b) Representatives of staff and the Economic Development Committee will be in to discuss with the Board the report from our Peer to Peer Consultant and also the Market Study for downtown. They will also outline upcoming events of the Economic Development Committee. 4c) We had previously developed and presented to the Board of Selectmen a Master Plan for Memorial Park. The Board agreed to move this process forward to have a public hearing of abutters in the community, get further input and then bring a revised plan to the Board of Selectmen for adoption. On May 17, 2007, a meeting was held at the Senior Center with approximately 30 people in attendance. The notes are included in your packet as items 4cl 1 and 4c12. Vb LEGAL: NOTICE READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading. will hold the follow-. ing public hearings on. Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 8*20, p.m. in the; Selectmen's Meeting Room, 1.6'' Lowell Street,. Reading, Massacfllisetts .Memorial ' Park Master- Plan 8;15 O.M. ...Liquor License Fees. 9;00. p.m. -Pay. and bassification Plan Amendment - Substance Abuse Professionals 9:15 p.m. All interested parties may appear in person, may submit their comments in writing, or may email .comments to town manaaer@ci.readina.ma:us. By order of Peter I. Hechenbleikner.. Town Manager. 9/11 -s Michelle Faulkner Karen Van Magness Nancy Doherty 1 Charles Street, Unit Y 243 Franklin Street 1 Charles Street, Apt W Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Sanjay Ramella Robin Tyrie Linda Clinton 1 Charles Street, Unit V 1 Charles Street, Unit U 1 Charles Street, Unit T Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Margaret Connors Robert Johnson Andrew Marino 1 Charles Street, Apt S 1 Charles Street, Unit R 1 Charles Street, Unit 2 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 George Farrell Arthur Ross Carol Roy 1 Charles Street, Apt P 52 Magnolia Street, # 3 1 Charles Street, Unit N Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Yuri Shikhanovich Xiaoli Yang William Bodebender 1 Charles Street, Unit M 1 Charles Street. Unit L 1 Charles Street. Unit K Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 James Breau Ruth Talbot Donna Doyle 1 Charles Street, Apt J 1 Charles Street, Apt I 1 Charles Street, Apt H Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Anand Barde Mary Purcell Davina Shuman 1 Charles Street, Apt G 1 Charles Street, Unit F 1 Charles Street, Apt E Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Caroline Chapell Carol Tsoukalas Matthew Baltier 1 Charles Street, Apt D 1 Charles Street, Apt C 1 Charles Street, Apt B Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Francis Fothergill Elise Ciregna Kevin Scott' 44 Pearl Street 48 Pearl Street 52 Pearl Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Thomas Moore Richard Federico David Damerjian 33 Harrison Street 35 Harrison Street 56 Pearl Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 L Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McGrath Thomas Card James Melesciuc 39 Harrison Street 58 Pearl Street 43 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Mark Rowe Matthew Manney Mario Antonucci 64 Pearl Street 66 Pearl St 49 Harrison St Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Wilson Herrmann Lawrence Gilson David Cortese 53 Harrison Street 70 Pearl Street 57 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Andrew Taylor Brendon Allen Gwenda Kenton 76 Pearl Street 7 Fairmount Road 61 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Janet Winter Elaine Stone Abdollah Hosseini 69 Charles Street 65 Harrison Street 65 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA. 01867 Thomas Ellis Hugh Campbell David Chase 71 Harrison Street 59 Charles Street 75 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading; MA 01867 June O'Keefe Alfred Holtsberg John Gill 64 Charles Street 62 Charles Street 12 Francis Drive Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Kevin Donofrio Brian Power Michael Baltier 52 Charles Street 16 Francis Drive 48 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Kenneth Harkins Bernard Aguja Gordon Rogerson 42 Charles Street 38 Charles Street 34 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 George Farrell Frederick Hailey Jamieson Fitzpatrick 1 Charles Street, Apt A 26 Charles Street' 24 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 John Jarema Julie Gauthier Jay Shils 797 Main Street 807 Main Street 815 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Julie Holmes 807 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Leonia Soares 819 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Michael Casoli PO Box 3007 Reading, MA 01867 qC/ Sean Whalen Harold Bolivar Patrick Owens 7 Harrison Street 78 Salem Street 18 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 William Hennessy Nancy Littlehale Heather Hulse 36 Pearl Street 10 Orange Street 20 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Ruth Peterson Angelo Puglisi William Walker 11 Harrison Street 10 Harrison Street 61 Salem Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Richard Sampson Janet Forbes-Scott Thomas McGrath 73 Salem Street 52 Pearl Street 39 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Deborah Parry David Berry Robert Malinski, Jr. 7 Orange Street 33 Harrison Street 26 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Verlie Pepoii Beverly Daly . James Melesciuc 40 Pearl Street 67 Salem Street 43 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Francis Fothergill Dorothy Coughlin Mark Rowe 44 Pearl Street 28 Osborne Avenue 64 Pearl Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Anna MacNeal Richard Arlington, II Mark Richards 71 Salem Street 14 Harrison Street 30 Harrison Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 William Balkus Richard Federico Matthew Manney 23 Harrison Street 35 Harrison Street 66 Pearl Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Elise Ciregna David Damerjian Florence Campbell 48 Pearl Street 56 Pearl Street 55 Salem Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 John Fallon Arthur T. Ross Davina Shuman One Charles Street, Apt. Y 52 Magnolia Street, #3 One Charles Street, Apt. E Reading, MA 01867 Malden, MA 02148 Reading, MA 01867 Karen L. Van Magness, Trustee Mark Graham Caroline Chapell 243 Franklin Street One Charles Street, Unit N One Charles.Street, Apt. D Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Nancy Doherty James Sidore Carol Tsoukalas One Charles Street, Apt. W One Charles Street, Unit M One Charles Street, Apt. C Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Frederick Van Magness, Jr. Xiaoli Yang Matthew Baltier One Charles Street, Unit V One Charles Street, Unit L One Charles Street, Apt. B Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Robin Tyrie William Bodebender David Faulkner One Charles Street, Unit U One Charles Street, Apt. K 9 Wilson Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Linda Clinton James Breau Kenneth Johnson One Charles Street, Apt. T One Charles Street, Apt. J 85 Salem Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Margaret Connors Ruth Talbot William Sigsbury One Charles Street, Apt. S One Charles Street, Apt. I 26 Pearl Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Gloria Whitney Donna Doyle Joseph Ferioli One Charles Street, Apt. R One Charles Street, Apt. H 16 Appleton Lane Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Clyde Hardin, Jr. Anand Barde John Whalen One Charles Street, Unit Q One Charles Street, Apt. G 27 Osborne Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 George Farrell Mary Purcell Joseph Martin One Charles Street, Apt. P One Charles Street, Apt. F 79 Salem Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 ,r e Mario Antonucci Josiah Squibb Everett Roscoe 49 Harrison Street 17 Intervale Terrace 38 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Wilson Hermann John Scott Gordon Rogerson 53 Harrison Street 48 Salem Street 34 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Peter M. Seibold Donald Vickers George Farrell, Etal. Trs 51-53 Salem Street 5 John Street One Charles Street, Apt. A Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 David Cortese Mary-Gail Ranaldi Frederick Hailey 57 Harrison Street 151 Woburn Street 26 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Stephen Viegas Barbara Cade Jamieson Fitzpatrick 16 John Street 42 Salem Street 24 Charles Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Kenton Gwenda David Tecce John A. Jarema 61 Harrison Street P. O. Box 1441 797 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Wakefield, MA 01880 Reading, MA 01867 Gerald McDonald Daniel Towse Julie Holmes 14 John Street 38 Salem Street 807 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Elaine Stone John W. Cann Andrew Boyer 65 Harrison Street 37 Cat Brier Lane 815 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Reading, MA 01867 Murdock MacLeod, Etal. Paul Commers Julie Holmes 49 Salem Street 1130 Main Street 807 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Donald Stroeble Gary Nixon Jeanne Ford 52 Salem Street 767 Main Street 38 Charles Street ,As Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 V Mary Horgan Town of Reading Kathleen Young 65 Longfellow Road 82 Oakland Road 34 Kingston Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Joseph Cullen Richard Morris Thomas Callahan 73 Longfellow Road 79 Longfellow Road 64 Longfellow Road Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 William Titcomb Joseph Taibbi Edward Cowal 68 Longfellow Road 20 Gould Street 205 Bancroft Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Mark Farrell Damon Black Mark Tierney 211 Bancroft Avenue 212 Bancroft Avenue 103 Hartshorn Street Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Anthony Grassi Thomas Fratto Christopher Lewis 95 Hanscom Avenue 104 Hartshorn Street 101 Hanscom Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Patrick Moore Dave Swyter Lawrence Gilligan Trust 230 Bancroft Avenue 98 Hartshorn Street 236 Bancroft Avenue. Reading; MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 John Segalla Daniel Creamer Thomas Wallace 115 Hanscom Avenue 242 Bancroft Avenue 246 Bancroft Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Robert Iorio Richard McNamara The Scott Family Realty Trust 121 Hanscom Avenue 125 Hanscom Avenue 129 Hanscom Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 Steven Corliss John Dupont 215 Bancroft Avenue 206 Bancroft Avenue Reading, MA 01867 Reading, MA 01867 qc/9- 2460770000000220 NOHELTY ROBERT J NOHELTY DENISE F 1204 MAIN ST WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 246077000000023A KEAVENEY KRISTI I BRIAN E KEAVENEY 10 WISLON ST READING, MA 01867 2460770000000390 FAULKNER DAVID C MICHELLE G FAULKNER 9 WILSON ST READING, MA 01867 246077000000041A SAMPSON RICHARD A CAROL L GALLAGHER 73 SALEM STREET READING, MA 01867-2609 O'BRIEN GEORGE H TRS GEORGE H O'BRIEN ESTATE 99 SALEM ST READING, MA 01867 246077000000037A CRAWFORD BRUCE 17 WILSON ST READING, MA 01867 2460770000000400 JOHNSON KENNETH CAROLYN LINDE 85 SALEM ST READING, MA 01867 246077000000041B MACNEAL ANNA M TR SALEM REALTY TRUST 71 SALEM ST READING, MA 01867 2460770000000230 NIGRO PAUL A NIGRO BEVERLY M 14 WILSON ST READING, MA 01867 2460770000000380 SCHWARZ JOSEPH JULIE SCHWARZ 11 WILSON ST READING, MA 01867 2460770000000410 MARTIN WILLIAM T TRUSTEE MARTIN FAMILY TRUST 79 SALEM ST READING, MA 01867 2460770000000420 DALY BEVERLY F 67 SALEM ST READING, MA 01867 2460760000000270 2460770000000480 2460870000000010 WALKER WILLIAM H. WHALEN JOHN F NAUGHTON SEAN CONSTANCE P WALKER ROSEMARIE T WHALEN MELISSA NAUGHTON 61 SALEM ST 27 OSBORNE AVE 7 HARRISON ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460870000000020 2460870000000030 246087000000003A SULLIVAN NEIL COOK FRANK E PIERCE JEFFREY A DEBORAH SULLIVAN ANTOINETTE CAMPANOZZI TERRY L PIERCE 37 LOWELL ST 94 SALEM ST 12 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460870000000040 GRANT JOSEPH GRANT SUSAN 16 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 2460870000000060 HENNESSY WILLIAM E SUSAN JANE CRICHTON 36 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 2460870000000090 CIREGNA ELISE M STEVEN MICHAEL LOPTCCOLO 2460870000000050 CAIN JOSEPH F MARGARET F CAIN 22 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 2460870000000070 PEPOLI VERLIE L 40 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 246087000000005A SIGSBURY WILLIAM R SIGSBURY MADELINE E 26 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 2460870000000080 FOTHERGILL FRANCIS J PATRICIA A FOTHERGILL 44 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 48 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 2460870000000130 LITTLEHALE NANCY L 10 ORANGE ST READING, MA 01867 C qG 246087000000014A NASON ROBERT JANETTE NASON 11 PINE RIDGE RD READING, MA 01867 2461150000000580 VIENO JOHN BARBARA VIENO 7 FRANCIS DR READING, MA 01867 2461040000000020 DAMERJIAN DAVID LIESJE DAMERJIAN 56 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 2461040000000050 MANNEY MATTHEW P 66 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 2461040000000070 TAYLOR ANDREW V SUSAN E DAVEY 76 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 2461040000000100 HOSSEINI ABDOLLAH E 65 CHARLES. ST READING, MA 01867 2461040000000120 ELLIS THOMAS D MADELINE E ELLIS 71 HARRISON ST READING, MA 01867 2461150000000590 GILL JOHN E NATALIE FISICHELLI GILL 12 FRANCIS DR READING, MA 01867 2460870000000310 WHALEN SEAN ANN WHALEN 18 HARRISON ST READING, MA 01867 2461040000000030 CARD THOMAS M SR KIMBERLY M CHELF 58 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 2461040000000080 ALLEN BRENDON JEANNE C ALLEN 7 FAIRMOUNT RD READING, MA 01867. 2461040000000110 CHASE DAVID Y KATHRYN E GORCZYCA 75 HARRISON STREET READING, MA 01867 2461040000000010 FORBES-SCOTT JANET KEVIN W SCOTT 52 PEARL ST READING, MA 01867 2461040000000040 ROWE MARK T PAULA A ROWE 64 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 2461040000000060 GILSON LAWRENCE S ELIZABETH S GILSON 70 PEARL STREET READING, MA 01867 2461040000000090 WINTER JANET F TRUSTEE WINTER FAMILY TRUST 69 CHARLES ST READING, MA 01867 246104000000011A CAMPBELL HUGH E 59 CHARLES ST READING, MA 01867 ® v V ' V J Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma-us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: September 14, 2007 RE: September 18, 2007 Meeting TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 lb) Resident Theresa Petrillo from South Street will be in to encourage the Board of Selectmen to allow flexibility in the proposed zoning for the Addison Wesley property to allow buildings to be moved closer to abutting residential property lines with the parking moved away from them. I also encouraged Theresa to develop a letter or email outlining this and to copy it to the Community Development and Planning Commission. lc) Under my report, I will have a proposed motion for the Board of Selectmen to formerly refer to the CPDC the 40R Zoning Bylaw. This is a legal requirement that the Town Planner has pointed out to me. 4a) Enclosed in the packet is a proposed pledge from the Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee. They will be in on Tuesday night to make a brief presentation on their work program and where they are to date. 4b) Representatives of staff and the Economic Development Committee will be in to discuss with the Board the report from our Peer to Peer Consultant and also the Market Study for downtown. They will also outline upcoming events of the Economic Development Committee. 4c) We had previously developed and presented to the Board of Selectmen a Master Plan for Memorial Park. The Board agreed to move this process forward to have a public hearing of abutters in the community, get further input and then bring a revised plan to the Board of Selectmen for adoption. On May 17, 2007, a meeting was held at the Senior Center with approximately 30 people in attendance. The notes are included in your packet as items 4cl 1 and 4cl2. Since that time staff has met and refined the master plan and a copy is enclosed. The issues that appear to remain are: 1. Not wanting a paved pathway through the park, and 2. Some difference of opinion among residents as to whether or not they would like the angled or perpendicular parking on Harrison Street or leave it as parallel parking. There seems to be some general consensus on the remainder of the plan. The Engineering Division has prepared cost estimates for the complete improvement of Memorial Park and they are included. The total estimated cost is $750,000 plus contingencies. This includes reconstruction of the tennis courts and the basketball court. I have been talking with a donor who is interested in providing a major donation to complete the park improvements. We have also had a parallel process to look at the use of the park. A petition was filed with the probate court, and there were comments that were submitted from abutters. Even though the sense during most of the discussion was that use of the park as currently conducted for practices was fine, some of the objectors to the Town's petition appear to be of a different mind. The issue of the petition is a completely separate issue from the Memorial Park Master Plan. All of the items in the Master Plan can be done with no change in the uses. I would suggest that the Board focus the hearing and discussion on Monday night on the Master Plan for the Park. The importance of having some kind of a paved pathway or walkway has to do with handicap accessibility to the different facilities in the park. The remainder of the pathways along Charles Street and Harrison Street are really sidewalks which are important for the neighbor pedestrian circulation. The second major issue of that I am aware of is the issue of parking along Harrison Street. It doesn't make a huge amount of difference from a pack perspective, but the thought with providing angled or perpendicular spaces was to be able to get the vehicles more off the street and allow easier access by residents on the opposite side of the street to their properties and driveways. Ultimately, and with whatever changes the Board would want to impose, we would hope that the Master Plan for Memorial Park would be approved so that we can move forward with securing donations and improving this park. 4d) Liquor License fees are in place for calendar year 2008. When the hearing was held on those fees, the Board wanted to think more about what the fees should be going forward. We have done our survey and proposed fees for 2009 and 2010 which appear to be consistent with the neighboring communities and therefore would not disadvantage Reading businesses. 4e) Pay and Classification Plan Amendment - As the Board is aware, we received a SAMSA Grant for $100,000 for five years to address substance abuse issues. A major part of that funding is to hire 1.50 full time equivalent employees to work with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse and the community on substance abuse issues. The grant is to qC the Town of Reading, and as such we need to go through our personnel processes in terms of hiring for these positions. Carol Roberts has put together job descriptions that are consistent with the grant application as well as classifying the positions consistent with the grant and with information available from other communities. We would anticipate getting advertising out as soon as the positions have been classified. 4f) Attached is the details of the outdoor dining for Bertucci's. The only thing that separates the general populace from the outdoor dining area is an approximately four foot high open type of fence. I will be talking with Bertucci's before the Selectmen's meeting about the possibility of enhancing the separation perhaps through landscaping. 4g) Enclosed is the report from the Community Preservation Act Study Committee. They will be present to make a slide presentation to the Board of Selectmen on their findings. The Board will need to determine whether or not to move forward with a Community Preservation Act Warrant Article for the fall Town Meeting. The Warrant closes on September 25, 2007. Notes from abutter meeting for Memorial Park on 5/17/2007 Location: Senior Center Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner gave an overview of the plan proposed by Friends of Reading Recreation and gave some details regarding the cy pres filed with the Attorney Generals office. Approximately 30 people were in attendance. Christine McGrath from 39 Harrison Street conveyed concerns about the parking on Harrison Street. She felt the spaces were laid out much too dense. She pointed out that Harrison Street was no longer a neighborhood; it had become a street due to the traffic volume due to the no left hand turn at the top of Charles Street. She also asked if consideration would be given to the residents to allow parking by permit for them. She recommended a parking study. Peg Raciti from 26 Barber Lane wondered if there was a concrete plan for the band stand. She thought it was not very clear on the plan. She felt Memorial could be something just like Ipswich River Park in North Reading with Bands and BBQs. Kim Sullivan from 1 Charles Street was concerned that the band stand might become a half shell and a hiding place for youth. She also spoke about her concern of dividing hockey and free skating as the hockey players tend to take over. She said she doesn't think Memorial Park is a good location for something like IRP in North Reading. Elaine Stone from 65 Harrison Street asked to keep lighting to a minimum. Would the path be large enough for both runners and bikers. Bill Brown from 28 Martin Road suggested two paved strips with grass in the middle for a pathway so it was divided for walking and other activity. He also mentioned in the Town Report from 1931, horse shoe pits were built and used. Virginia Adams from 59 Azalea Circle felt that Memorial Park is a rare open space in Reading and she would discourage the use of hot top in the park. She also wondered what was less hazardous, parallel or perpendicular parking. John Gill from 12 Francis asked if making Harrison Street a one way street should be discussed. George Farrell from 1 Charles Street felt the meandering path looked more like a "go- cart" path and he was concerned about people racing. He also expressed concern of whether the Town would have to pay an impervious surface fee like the rest of the residents. ~G Ken Harkins from 47 Charles Street was against doing anything to the skating area. He mentioned that there are four homes that have water due to filling the skating area. He also stated he believed there was a broken pipe in the park. Priscilla Ryan from 42 John Street felt the pathway should be more of a passive path. Memorial Park to her was a place of tranquility and meandering. Seemed to her that most. of the passive recreation took place on the outside of the path and active recreation took place on the inside. She thought this might be better suited reversed. She also encouraged bike racks. Ken Harkins - suggested a side walk on Harrison. Peg Raciti asked about a water feature in the park, such as a spray fountain or pond. Christine McGrath felt the Town really needed to commit to the maintenance of the park if these changes were going to be made. Tom McGrath recommended expanding the parking spaces closer to Charles Street to spread it out further. Mike Baltier from 48 Charles Street asked if it was possible to flood the rink later during the winter. This would have less time for the water to disrupt the area. Sean Whalen from 18 Harrison Street was against adding lighting to the park. He felt dark was a good way to close the park. Memorial is actually a good place to view stars. Gordon Rodgerson of 34 Charles Street was in favor of the park design. He was, however, concerned about the drainage issue. He asked instead of filling the skating area with 16 - 24 inches of water, try 8 -10. Town Engineer George Zambouras addressed the drainage questions. He felt a temporary blockage would allow the water to pass as normal. He also spoke about lining the skating area with clay to hold more of the water. Director of Public Works, Ted McIntire discussed the redesigning and regarding the area would have to be looked at. Peter Hechenbleikner said that the time line for the project was over the next couple of years. This meeting was the second step in the process. Now modifications can be made for a presentation to the Board of Selectmen as a master plan. This would be a public hearing prior to construction by the Board.as the Master Plan of the park. Peter asked if there was any further comment, to pass this along to the Recreation Division over the next two weeks. After that, the modification process will begin. Peter thanked everyone for coming. Notes taken by John Feudo, Recreation Administrator ~I/ V Town of Reading Engineering Division ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS MEMORIAL PARK REHABILITATION Description Walkway (8 feet by 21670 feet) Haul and Stack Existinq Loam Earth Excavation Gravel Borrow Fine Grading and Compacting of Gravel Base Walkway Pavement (3.5" thickness) Spray Tack Coat for Walkway Pavement Units Quantity Unit Price Est. Const. Cost CY 264 1 $ 14.001 $ 3,696.00 CY I 791 1 $ 25.001 $ 19,775.00 CY 1 791 1 $ 35.001 $ 27,685.00 SY 1 2,373 1 $ 1.001s 2,373.00 SY 1 2,373 1 $ 28.501 $ 67,630.50 SY 2,373 1 $ 0.15 $ 355.95 Total Walkway Construction $ 121,515.45 Driveway / Parking Area Off of Salem Street Earth Excavation Gravel Borrow Fine Gradinq and Compactinq of Gravel Base Pavement for Drivewav / Parkinq Area (4" thickness) Spray Tack Coat for Pavement Parking Areas Off of Harrison Street Haul and Stack Existina Loam Earth Excavation Gravel Borrow Fine Gradinq and Compactinq of Gravel Base Pavement for Parkinq Areas (4" thickness) Spray Tack Coat for Pavement CY 1 360 1 $ 25.001 $ 9,000.00 1 CY I .270 1 $ 35.001 $ 9,450.00 1 SY 1 810 1 $ 1.001's 810.00 1 SY 1 810 is 32.501 $ 26,325.00 1 SY 1 810 $ 0.151 $ 121.50 Total Driveway / Parking Constru ction $ 45,706.50 I CY ( 71 Is 14.001 $ 994.00 1 CY 1 212 1 $ 25.001 $ 5,300.00 CY 1 212 1 $ 35.001 $ 7,420.00 SY 1 635 $ 1.001 $ 635.00 SY 1 635 $ . 32.50 $ 20,637.50 SY 1 635 1 $ 0.151$ 95.25 Total.Parking Construction $ 35,081.75 Page 1 of 4 9/1212 4(Z, 007 1 ~Y~ Town of Reading Engineering Division ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS MEMORIAL PARK REHABILITATION Description Units Quantity Unit Price Rehab Tennis Courts Remove and Reset Chain Link Fence (10' height) I LF Pulverize Existinq Pavement ( Sy Earth Excavation I Cy Gravel Borrow Cy Fine Gradinq and Compactinq of Gravel Base ( SY Pavement for Plavinq Surface (3.5" thickness) ( Sy Spray Tack Coat for Pavement I Sy Tennis Court Colored Acrylic Surface and Stripinq I SY Remove and Reset Tennis Posts, Nets, and Access. EA Remove and Dispose of Existinq Bench I EA Bench, complete in.place EA Rehab Basketball Court Remove and Reset Chain Link Fence (10' heiqht) I LF Pulverize Existing Pavement ( Sy Earth Excavation I Cy Gravel Borrow I CY Fine Gradinq and Compactinq of Gravel Base Sy Pavement for Plavinq Surface (3.5" thickness) I . Sy Spray Tack Coat for Pavement. ( Sy Basketball Court Colored Acrylic Surface and Stdpinq I SY Remove and'Reset Basketball Hoop Post I EA Basketball Hoop Backboard I EA Remove and Dispose of Existinq Bench I EA Bench, complete in place I EA Est. Const. Cost I 448 I I $ 'I 28.00 1'$ 12,544.00 1,600 I $ 5.001 $ 8,000.00 534 I $ 25.001 $ . 13,350.00 534 I $ 35.001 $ 18,690.00 1,600 I $ 1.001 $ 1,600.00 1,600 I $ 28.501 $ 45,600.00 1,600 I $ 0.151 $ 240.00 1,600 I $ 5.001 $ 8,000.00 2 I $ 1,300.001 $ 2,600.00 2 is 500.001 $ 1,000.00 2 I I $ I 2,000.001 $ I 4,000.00 Total Tennis Construction $ 115,624.00 182 I $ 28.001 $ 5,096.00 1,013 I $ 5.001 $ 5,065.00 338 I $ .25.001 $ 8,450.00 338 $ , 35.001 $ 11,830.00 1,013 I $ 1.001 $ 1,013.00 I 1,013 Is 28.501 $ 28,870.50 1,013 $ 0.151 $ 151.95 1,013 I $ 5.001 $ 5,065.00 2 I $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 2 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 2 I $ 500.001 $ 1,000.00 2 I I $ I 2,000.001 $ 1 4,000.00 Total Basketball Construction 72,541.45 Page 2 of 4 9/12/2007 C Town of Reading Engineering Division ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS . MEMORIAL PARK REHABILITATION Description Volleyball Court Haul and Stack Existing Loam Earth Excavation Sand Vollevball Court and Eouipment Units Quantity Unit Price Est. Const. Cost CY ( 50 I $ 14.001$ 700.00 I Cy I 100 Is 25.001$ 2,500.00 I LS 1 .I $ 14,000.00 I $ 14,000.00 Total Volleyball Construction $ 17,200.00 Bocce Courts Haul and Stack Existing Loam Stone Dust Bocce Courts (2), complete in place Horseshoe Pits Haul and Stack Existing Loam Horseshoe Pits (2) with Sand and Accessories Electrical Electrical Conduit Electrical Consultant Liqhtinq Skating Area Haul and Stack Existinq Loam Earthwork (Cut and Fill) Gravel Borrow Fine Grading and Comoactinq of Skating Area Impervious Membrane for Skatinq Area Cy I •15 Is 14.00. 1 $ 210.00 LS I 1 ( $ 1,200.00 ( $ 1,200.00 Total Bocce Construction $ 1,410.00 CY I 2 I $ 14.001$ 28.00 I LS I 1 I$ 2,000.001 $ 2,000.00 Total Horseshoe Construction $ 2,028.00 LF I 700 I $ 25.001 $ 17,500.00 I LS I 1 I$ 10,000.001 $ 10,000.00 I LS I 1 I$ 40,000.00.1 $ 40,000:00 Total Electrical Construction $ 67,500.00 CY I 1 482 I I $ I 14.001 $ 6,748.00 I CY I 3,500 I $ 15.001 $ 52,500.00 I CY I 1,500 I $ 35.OO I $ 52,500.00 1 SY I 10,867 I $ 1.001 , $ 10,867.00 I LS I 1 Is 30.000.001 $ 30,000.00 Total Skating Area Construction $ 152,615.00 Page 3 of 4 9/12/2007 A Cj I, Town of Reading Engineering Division ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS MEMORIAL PARK REHABILITATION Description Units Quantity Unit Price Est. Const. Cost Landscaping Tree Plantinqs EA 1 25 ( $ 500.001 $ 12,500.00 Loam ( CY 1 1,400 1 $ 31.001 $ 43,400.00 Seedinq SY 1 18,900 1 $ 3.501 $ 66,150.00 Total Landscaping Construction $ 122,050.00 Engineering Construction Sub-Total : $ 753,272.15 10% Contingency: $ 75,327.22 Total Project Cost: $ 828,599.37 4 Page 4 of 4 9/12/2007 C/ ` l D D~ D t S D D~ t Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:52 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Fwd: REading Memorial Park Importance: High Peter, Please see Johanna's email below. I sent her the materials that the abutters neighbors sent in. Ellen -----Original Message----- From: Soris, Johanna (AGO) [mailto:Johanna:Soris@state.ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 02:44 PM To: 'Ellen Doucette' Subject: REading Memorial Park Ellen: You have got some real serious problems now. The court doesn?t want to change the park and now the abutters are weighing in. Even though abutters have no standing ? if I were a betting woman I would say that the judge is going to say that the relief does not comport with the intent of the donors and nothing has changed to necessitate the change in the terms of the will. Don?t let your client put himself in that position. 1?II pull my assent. Christine and Thomas McGrath are quite eloquent Johanna Soris Assistant Attorney General Not-For-Profit Organizations Division Office of the Attorney General One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 (617) 727-2200 x2117 (617) 727-2920 (fax) Johanna. Soriseaao.state.ma.us uC 8 8/27/2007 08/16/2007 15:10 sus 1S 07.02:27p George Farrell BRACKETT & LUCAS 781 944-9699 p.1 1 Charles Street Apartment E Reading, MA 01867 Phone 781944-7696 Attorttay Ellen Callahan Doucette Bracket and Lucas Ids Washington Street Winchester, MA 01992 Wcdnessday, August IS, 2007 Do cKrT NllM j3ER..0713.1 9n. Memorial Dark, Reading. Enclosed please rind tit: answer is the summons and the petition signed by the abutters that are not in tArvor of ilia 84bot wide asphalt path proposed by the "Friends of Reading Recreation" We tho obutteru of Memorial it;trtc in Ikcading, strongly disagm with the installation of ap 8-foot wide block asphalt path around the perimeter of Memorial Garth, The original deed nowhere stalvs the installation of the type ol`paih mentioned above. We the abutters of Charles Street, Main Street, Lowell Street and Harrison Street object to the asphalt path. We reel the bauutiPul, pri0no, ernerald green grass hay been the carpet in Memorial Park liar more than 85 years somcwhore.around 1917 when the park began. it leis been very well used, well loved, well maintained and well accepted aw it is ibr all those years. it has had all kinds of sports activities and paxxivc activities as well, Now we find a group Called "lNends of Rcncliog RCCivation" wants to change the direction of what was mainuAinod as more than acceptable for many years. Peter lteehcnbleikner. the 'town manager, has conceded that there is no town money for the imitrdlat on or maintenance of this Moot wide asphalt path often construetod-'The "Friends of Reading Recreation" (A special interest group) wants to do the funding. Not only the fact of no Town money for the path but the Town also maintains 12 other fiulds/parko/playsroundr5 that could be used, some with pathu already. Leading Memnriat Park is truly a neighborhood park, used by abutters and town re:yidents aliko. Thu taking of natural green areas aatd inserting than made usphalt paths is much against the current, trend in our town and our country. We, as Americans, are trying to preserve the green spaces of our country to use with loving care and to paw on to future: generations. Adding, a huge, wide, bluck path detracts from the beauty of the park, from the future use when the path detcritarateQ, and fi om most importantly the environmental features remaining green for future generations. Since wa have been told by the Town Manager there is no money in the town budget to maintain new paaths and the abutters object to such a path, should be enough reason to end any Purlher discusslon regarding tho insertion or a black asphalt path where it is not wanted or needed. We refer you to the article written on Sunday, July 1, 2007 on the front page of the Roston Globe entitled "Raga on the Bikeway" regarding the Minuteman Bikeway in Arlington"xington. (/Article attached). 4\Rphalt will not help the aquifer and in the end, what was betwtiful and green, suburban and used by neighbors regularly is wanting to be changed to an athletie sponsored sports field. r We st7rona1 tabiegV One other consideration is the parking supAosted bLlwccn the large old trees on Hurrison 5;trect.'rhe roots of the trwi; will not survive the impact of compacting tho earth and the placement of asphalt paths. The trees root% extend as ter out undergound av the width of the canopy ofcash trei:. Tho Carly domiac of the treeu would be destined. Sineewc ty, rXvina L. Sliturtan PAGE 02 C 17817295444 q c 08/16/2007 15:10 Hug 16 07 02$27p 17817295444 BRACKETT & LUCAS PAGE 03 Geal~ge F~rrp1 l 781 844-8669 ~ • • wrNUV Mnt'ruvnr.aur, srNt Wnlicer.andcyetisL~jnakeye8forspaceorsthetree•lincdMiimlten anAlkw yaxtheArlIngM/L ing'tonlineWt.wcck. al'.cxs and -cyclists clash can Minuteman path 1tyMatt 'Vioer DIMOM who brtvc tluellad to tilt' 11-mile eommun. 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Oic 41-yr.;ar Olt] man fount] M hive after his uttal usorn, maldar it the ;second-hunloat 111 a $-milo stlrte:h in 1'txli Ltun, ;pglice v ifv and fonvicr wo1inlg garmor died. trail d its kind In the cnuntr3t lt4tve file(I 1.6 roporL4 ovig the past ylmr - But Ma8c (laP A ,4S P, dliffetwiit stor3& in, Brat tw thmsandu unch day colnpete ror i'nare thmi the pmvh)uS two yelttst:ambined fir,' W l rrrthe tlPirltrrfl gringH1;MlI IW tIB41r~ tq. ,-~+~~~-~r~y~r, 01P *.Vail'h Q-10obwide sop of d.. ' r that bravo range(l rrortl bike•cm-bow! ru:el- enjoy, lie finds httttaelf gDt= M6 c6MISGA O t, iclgt2te46 sneartgM, sminb= tlenty A" awox;.1s11 WAC) received 411.1%w"ve'tl ntnct~, dcxli;itth, tvrruntt cdJvlFuro, cyciisks, town aentern, And tnauicaretl 1uiaet<ystrtl e, Neximi udv;nu6 Ono i trurnn while pumb. truilttr jru>lsarti, du pwa%cn, and Teller. 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A 7L5' L TJ ' d e l L-- ^ jj ~ c u CJI oxk I r-,e)9y 7-~ - P /_9- -c,- Lt -c, 'ST Ap ~c vve ili cc/ C* CAT, S-e_®Z_74 J~ ply New rc 16j C~.vrrn~ 1~.S Y~5 F~'~cNt~(.~-~ D~ ..............~d'/ - j ~J~ I U G~-2°~.r~c ~Fi , f' c Lt,~ 3 Y 7cP1 lei Al Vv- 40 vclze7'- , , t I p "ZI pct ! 'ra6 1,2.11 A i~ v,.,t r b a ) v P C e V,4-IM n .S. --k-C7 Ilk-.r g 04-Peas sx_ v. n c~ n S z c~~rz'~s s,~ n~It 01- JGlV,~cor 1X17 e~Q~h Wii.me.L,f 11 Article 5. On motion of Edgar 0. Dewey, it was voted that the Planning Board be and hereby is authorized to act as Park Commissioners until its successors shall be elected and qualified, and that.said- Planning Board shall 'be and hereby is vested with all the powers and duties now or that may hereafter be vested in the Park Commissioners of towns. Article 6. To see if the Town will accept from Mary E. Temple, May Louise Temple,-Lucia L. (Temple) Crocker, Frances A. Batchelder and Clara C. Pierce,,a- deed of gift of about eleven and one-Half.acres of land between Salem . and Charles Streets in. Reading,, together with the sum -of fifteen hundred dollars to be used in preparing a main en- . trance on Salem Street and,other improvements, in accord ance . with the terms` of, their offer:' made October, 1916, V namely.: :'~That'•saidlanii+ehall'lie.'improved`and'`iriai.nta,ineii_aa :,!y. ~Publie Park; `shall:U.'I' -out and- ornamented with trees_ : and shubbery, as a place -for- healthful ;resit, 'recreation• arid', - amusement for people of all ages, with proper facilities for such children's sports as can be generally indulged in by - them, and- tend to their proper development mud furnish them with amusement. But said land shall. not be use as a playground for football, baseball, soccer and kindred games, or any games that are in their naturb hazardous, or require fenced enclosures or tend to draw together crowds of people, or interfere with the quiet enjoyment of those whose homes are in the immediate neighborhood, or what it will do in relation thereto. On motion of Edgar 0. Dewey, it was voted that the i Town accept. from Mary E!-Temple,. May Louise Temple; Lucia L- (Temple)' 4irocker, `Frances. A. Batchelder' and _ Clara O.'Pierce, a deed of gift of about eleven. and one-half,.. acres of land between. Salem .and. Ch arles.Street.iii Reading, together with the sum of fifteen hundred- dollars to be used in preparing amain entrance on Salem Street and other im- provements, in accordance with the terms of. their offer made October, 1916, namely:.. "That said land shall be. im=. N- 12 proved and maintained as a public park, shall be laid out and ornamented with trees and shrubbery, as a place for healthful rest, recreation and amusement for people. of all ages, with proper facilities for such children's sports as can be generally indulged in by them, and tend to their proper development and furnish them with amusement. But said land shall not be used as a playground for football, base- ball, soccer and kindred games, or any games that are in their nature hazardous, or require fenced enclosures or. tend to draw together crowds of people, or interfere with the quiet enjoyment of those whose homes are in the immediate neighborhood." On motion of Solon Bancroft, it was voted that we here- by for ourselves and in behalf of those who shall succeed us and share in the benefits conferred, desire to express to the donors and place upon the records of this meeting, our grateful appreciation of their noble and generous action in making, entirely without solicitation or suggestion on our part, so. liberal a donation. And we shall regard -it as a high and sacred duty to keep in order and preserve the property for the wise and excellent uses and purposes .which were set forth by the donors when offering to bestow it upon the 't'own. On motion of A. Newell Howes, it was voted that all the records relative to this gift be suitably transcribed, pre- pared and presented to the donors. Article 7. To hear and act upon the reports of the Town Officers, boards and general or special committees. It was voted to lay this article on the table. Article 8. To see if the Town will accept the provisions of Chapter 655 of the Acts of 1913, giving towns the right to make By-Laws respecting the inspection and construction of all kinds of buildings for the prevention of fire and the pre- servation of life, health and morals, or what it will do in relation thereto. On motion of Edgar 0. Dewey, it was voted to accept the provisions of Chapter 655 of the Acts of 1913, giving towns the right to make By-Laws respecting the inspection COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL. COURT THE PROBATE AND* FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Middlesex Division Docket-No. !t') . CiU J SUMMONS Plaintiff ,,Q- Defendant To the a \ , ( y~ t s , Qce sY✓ kr. n You are-hereby summoned and required to serve upon plaintiffs attorney, whose address is an answer to the complaint which is tiled in said Court and Demands which appear in this summons m`A 0191?a within 20 days after -N-v%;}. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you. You are also required to file your answer to the complaint in the office of the Register of this Court at CAMBRIDGE either before service upon plaintiff's attorney or within a reasonable time thereafter. Unless otherwise provided by Rule 13(a), Mass. R. Civ. P., your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the plaintiff which arises out of the transaction or occurrence. that is.the subject matter of plaintiffs claim or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action. . W)<'MSS Robert W. Langlois Court at Cambridge DEMANDS OF COMPLAINT: Register of Probate Acting Esquire)First Justice of said A ~0_g ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS It is Ordered that notice of said proceeding be given by delivering or mailing by registered or F certified mail a copy of this summons which describes demands of Complaint, to**ro all persons interested fourteen day \ at least beforethe ko Sack day of 200-4; and,,,by publishing a copy thereof once in each week for three successive weeks in the ~••e_-k~ r-a, a newspaper published in the last pubtfcation to be seven days at least before day J of A~~C~ 200'7; said return day.. I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that I have served the foregoing summons by Dated 200` *Cross out what is not applicable If only one defendant being served - cross out all persons interested G~q . COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Probate and Family Court Docket No. 07EO073 To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading and to the Abutters of the Property Known as Reading Memorial Park : A petition in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 214. § l OB has been presented to the Court by the Town of Reading seeking a reasonable deviation from the subordinate terms of a deed dated February 10, 1917 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of,Deeds in Book 4M, Page 577 which conveyed an 11.5-acre parcel of property to the Town of Reading to be improved and maintained as a public park; and praying that the petition be allowed, and that the Town be authorized to utilize all of the land now identified as Reading Memorial Park for recreational uses including the establishment of areas to be devoted to practices for organized sports including, but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, soccer or similar team activity; the construction and maintenance of playground(s); the construction and maintenance of tennis and basketball courts; the construction and maintenance of an ice skating rink; the construction and maintenance of paths for passive recreational activities such as walking or jogging; and the construction and maintenance of structures to accommodate the use of Reading Memorial Park for concerts, theatre productions or other such community activities. ~ c3D. 7/3/2007 TOWN OF READING ABUTTERS LIST MAP_8TLOT ,7_ UV"7r1EF - - OWNERL. 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COLORUSSO, CHMN. FRANK J~EN, VICE CtH\MnN. ROBERT I.1V0Rb813AND, SEC. READING To. the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the- Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold the follow- ing public hearings on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 8!20, p.m: in the $electmen's Meeting Room, 1.6-Lowell Street,. Rea'ding, •lillassachl'asetts``Y~.' Memorial 'Park Master. Plan 8:15 p.m.. -Liquor License Fees. 9:00 1 m . -Pay. and lassification Plan Amendment - Substance Abuse Professionals 9:15 p.m, Ali Interested parties may appear in. person, may submit the'it comments in writing, or may email ,comments to town managerfci=readigg.ma:us. By order of Peter. I. Hechenbleikner. :Town Manager. 9/11= , 4~~- LEGAL NOTICE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEADOW BROOK GOLF CLUB AMERICAN LEGION POST 62 11 SANBORN STREET 292 GROVE STREET 37 ASH STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING OVERSEAS VETERANS 575 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 SQUARE LIQUORS 11 HIGH STREET READING, MA 01867 BUSA'S LIQUORS 345 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 NORTH SIDE LIQUORS 150 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 CHILI'S GRILL & BAR 70 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT 530 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 SAVORY TASTES CAFE 601 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 ATLANTIC FOOD MART 30 HAVEN STREET READING, MA 01867 COLOMBO'S PIZZA & CAFE 2 BRANDE COURT READING, MA 01867 FUDDRUCKERS 50 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL 48 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 WINE SHOP OF READING 676 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 CAFE CAPRI 355 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867, MANDARIN READING RESTAURANT 296 SALEM STREET READING, MA 01867 VENETIAN MOON RESTAURANT 680 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 ~v ~t Since that time staff has met and refined the master plan and a copy is enclosed. The issues that appear to remain are: 1. Not wanting a paved pathway through the park, and 2. Some difference of opinion among residents as to whether or not they would like the angled or perpendicular parking on Harrison Street or leave it as parallel parking. There seems to be some general consensus on the remainder of the plan. The Engineering Division has prepared cost estimates for the complete improvement of Memorial Park and they are included. The total estimated cost. is $750,000 plus contingencies. This includes reconstruction of the tennis courts and the basketball court. I have been talking with a donor who is interested in providing a major donation to complete the park improvements. We have also had a parallel process to look at the use of the park. A petition was, filed with the probate court, and there were comments that were submitted from abutters. Even though the sense during most of the discussion was that use of the park as currently conducted for practices was fine, some of the objectors to the Town's petition appear to be of a different mind. The issue of the petition is a completely separate issue from the Memorial Park Master Plan. All of the items in the Master Plan can be done with no change in the uses. I would suggest that the Board focus the hearing and discussion on Monday night on the Master Plan for the Park. The importance of having some kind of a paved pathway or walkway has to do with handicap accessibility to the different facilities in the park. The remainder of the pathways along Charles Street and Harrison Street are really sidewalks which are important for the neighbor pedestrian circulation. The second major issue of that I am aware of is the issue of parking along Harrison Street. It doesn't make a huge amount of difference from a park perspective, but the thought with providing angled or perpendicular spaces was to be able to get the vehicles more off the street and allow easier access by residents on the opposite side of the street to their properties and driveways. Ultimately, and with whatever changes the Board would want to impose, we would hope that the Master Plan for Memorial Park would be approved so that we can move forward with securing donations and improving this park. -"~74d) Liquor License fees are in place for calendar year 2008. When the hearing was held on those fees, the Board wanted to think more about what the fees should be going forward. We have done our survey and proposed fees for 2009 and 2010 which appear to be consistent with the neighboring communities and therefore would not disadvantage Reading businesses. 4e) Pay and Classification Plan Amendment - As the Board is aware, we received a SAMSA Grant for $100,000 for five years to address substance abuse issues. A major part of that funding is to hire 1.50 full time equivalent employees to work with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse and the community on substance abuse issues. The grant is to qJ Liauor License Fees - September. 2007 COMMUNITY NORTH AVERAGE AVERAGE WAKEFIELD READING LYNNFIELD SAUGUS WINCHESTER STONEHAM WILMINGTON READING READING PROPOSED PROPOSED WITHOUT WITH 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008, 2009 2010 READING READING Liauor Package Store $2,000 $2,500 $2,000 $2,500 $2,500 $1,500 $1,750 $2,000 Restaurant $3,000 $4,600 $4,250 $5,000 $3,500 $2,500 $2,000 $3,200 Beer & Wine Only 2,400 2,800 $1,400 $2,000 $2,500 $1,000 N/A $2,400 Club $500 2,000 $1,710 $500 $2,000 $350 $250 $1,000 One Day License $50 $25 $35 $50 $75 $25 $100 $50 $2100, $2200 $2300 $2100 $2100 -$3300- $3400 $3500 $3550 $3500 $2400;` $2450 $2500 $2000 $2100 $1000 $1050 $1100 $1045 $1040 -$50' $50 $50 $50 $51 OF`JIR? H a Town of Reading `moo..w ~rEwa 16 Lowell Street T63~°INCOR4~4P~ Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 May 4, 2007 Liquor Licensees in Reading Dear Licensees: At the Board of Selectmen meeting on May 1, 2007, the following liquor license fees were established for calendar year 2008. Therefore, your renewals in the Fall of 2007 will be based on this new fee schedule. _Cateeorv 2008 Retail Package Goods Store License for all ` kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk $2100 on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to $3300 be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be $2400 Drunk on the Premises Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be $1000 Drunk on the Premises oard is looking at fee schedules past 2008 and may have a further public hearing this year t est iblish them mPeter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager PIH/ps cc: Board of Selectmen U" 3.2.1.19 - Liauor License Fees The following fees are established for each calendar year for the categories of license available in the Town of Reading: Cateeorv Retail Package Goods Store License for all kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises 208-5 2008 $2889 $2100 $3000 $3300 $2489 $2400 $909 $1000 388 2009 $2888 $2200 $x-1.88 $3400 $2400 $2400 $000 $1100 2W 2010 $2080 $2300 $3208 $3500 $2409 $2400 $ i 000 $1200 PR'e'lt' U S ,--r-- 5-11 /Q7 pok~b P~ S S 3.2.1.17 - Information Reeardine the Alleeed Service of Alcohol Prior to Violation for Drivine Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquors Upon the receipt of a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or the Middlesex District Attorney's Office pursuant to G.L. c. 90, Sec. 24J or any other statute, or any other notice regarding the alleged service or sale of alcohol to an individual who is subsequently convicted or pleads guilty to a violation of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors, or enters a disposition under Section 24D of Chapter 90, the Licensing Authority: e Shall forward a copy of the letter to the licensee cited, along with a copy of these rules and regulations. ♦ May request that the licensee appear before the Licensing Authority to respond to the allegation. Upon the receipt of two or more letters in a two-year period, the licensee shall be required to appear before the Licensing Authority to respond to the allegations. Any disciplinary action taken by the Licensing Authority shall, be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Liquor Policy, the Massachusetts General Laws, and Rules and Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Neither a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, nor the original letter from the court to these law enforcement agencies shall, by itself, constitute sufficient evidence so as to allow for a finding that a licensee has committed a violation. 3.2.1.18 - Dutv to Report an Attempt to Purchase by a Minor The licensee shall be required to report to the Reading Police Department any time a person attempts to purchase alcohol while being underage, or attempts to use an altered or forged identification for the purpose of purchasing alcohol. Furthermore, the licensee shall immediately report to the Reading Police Department any time they suspect an adult is purchasing alcohol for a minor. These infractions must be reported even when the incident takes place off premises, such as for home deliveries. 3.2.1.19 - Liquor License Fees The following fees are established for each calendar year for the categories of license available in the Town of Reading: Cateeorv Retail Package Goods Store License for all kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises 2007 2008 $2000 $2100 $3200 $3300 $2400 $2400 $1000 $1000 SV 3-6 Board of Selectmen Policies TOWN.0F READING To the lnhabi.tants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the, Board of Selectmen of the Town of 'Reading. will hold the follow- Ing public hearings on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 8:20 p.m. In the'$electmen's Meeting Room, i.6' ' Lowell Street,. Raa'ding, IVLassachUs'etts' r. a.. ®NMemorial' Park Master'' Plan 8:15 p.m.: SLiquar License Fees. 9:00 P.M. '•Pay. and'Classification Plan Amendment - Substance Abuse Professionals 9:15 p.m, _ All Interested parties may appear In. person, may submit -their comments in writing, or may email .comments to towh manage @c1,read1nq.ma.us., By order of Peter I. Hechenbleikner. Town Manager. 9/11 q S/ LEGAL NOTICE Since that time staff has met and refined the master plan and a copy is enclosed. The issues that appear to remain are: 1. Not wanting a paved pathway through the park, and 2. Some difference of opinion among residents as to whether or not they would like the angled or perpendicular parking on Harrison Street or leave it as parallel parking. There seems to be some general consensus on the remainder of the plan. The Engineering Division has prepared cost estimates for the complete improvement of Memorial Park and they are included. The total estimated cost is $750,000 plus contingencies. This includes reconstruction of the tennis courts and the basketball court. I have been talking with a donor who is interested in providing a major donation to complete the park improvements. We have also had a parallel process to look at the use of the park. A petition was filed with the probate court, and there were comments that were submitted from abutters. Even though the sense during most of the discussion was that use of the park as currently conducted for practices was fine, some of the objectors to the Town's petition appear to be of a different mind. The issue of the petition is a completely separate issue from the Memorial Park Master Plan. All of the items in the Master Plan can be done with no change in the uses. I would suggest that the Board focus the hearing and discussion on Monday night on the Master Plan for the Park. The importance of having some kind of a paved pathway or walkway has to do with handicap accessibility to the different facilities in the park. The remainder of the pathways along Charles Street and Harrison Street are really sidewalks which are important for the neighbor. pedestrian circulation. The second major issue of that I am aware of is the issue of parking along Harrison Street. It doesn't make a huge amount of difference from a park perspective, but the thought with providing angled or perpendicular spaces was to be able to get the vehicles more off the street and allow easier access by residents on the opposite side of the. street to their properties and driveways. Ultimately, and with whatever changes the Board would want to impose, we would hope that the Master Plan for Memorial Park would be approved so that we can move forward with securing donations and improving this park. 4d) Liquor License fees are in place for calendar year 2008. When the hearing was held on those fees, the Board wanted to think more about what the fees should be going forward. We have done our survey and proposed fees for 2009 and 2010 which appear to be consistent with the neighboring communities and therefore would not disadvantage Reading businesses. 4e) Pay and Classification Plan Amendment - As the Board is aware, we received a SAMSA Grant for $100,000 for five years to address substance abuse issues. A major part of that funding is to hire 1.50 full time equivalent employees to work with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse and the community on substance abuse issues. The grant is to V*I- the Town of Reading, and as such we need to. go through our personnel processes in terms of hiring. for these positions. Carol Roberts has put together job descriptions that are consistent with the grant application as well as classifying the positions consistent with the grant and with information available from, other communities. We would anticipate getting advertising out as soon as the positions have been classified. 4f) Attached is the details of the outdoor dining for Bertucci's. The only thing that separates the general populace from the outdoor dining area is an approximately four foot high open type of fence. I will be talking with Bertucci's before the Selectmen's meeting about the possibility of enhancing the separation perhaps through landscaping. 4g) Enclosed is the report from the Community Preservation Act Study Committee. They will be present to make a slide presentation to the Board of Selectmen on their findings. The Board will need to determine whether or not to move forward with a Community Preservation Act Warrant Article for the fall Town Meeting. The Warrant closes on September 25, 2007. POSITION DESCRIPTION Class Title: Project Director Department: Town Manager Division: Date: 09/13/07 Job Code: Grade Number: 13 Union: Non Location: Police Department GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of administrative and technical work in the overall management of Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) including implementation of its strategic plan in pursuit of achievement of key goals, objectives, activities and long-tern outcomes to reduce substance abuse and delay of onset of substance abuse. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Reports to the Town Manager/Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) Board President and ultimately responsible to the RCASA Board of Directors. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises the Community Outreach Coordinator/Program Coordinator and other staff as directed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implement the strategic plan of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) in pursuit of the achievement of key goals, objectives, activities and long-tern outcomes to reduce substance abuse and delay of onset of substance abuse. Mobilize the community to support the mission of RCASA and on-going recruitment of participating members. Coordinate community activities across sectors and among stakeholders to support RCASA's strategic plan and prevention framework. Leverage community assets to achieve outcomes. Monitor fiscal and reporting obligations and work closely with the Town of Reading's Auditor to track expenditures including in-kind obligations. Write grant reports as required by US Department of Health and Human Services and other funding entities. Coordinate ongoing community needs assessment and collection of data for both planning and evaluation purposes, including but not limited to support for school implementation of the YRBS, the PRIDE survey, and implementation of other coalition and community evaluation tools. Facilitate meetings, community forums, groups as required and needed. Attend relevant trainings. Network and collaborate with regional and state resources and organizations. Communicate progress of coalition activities to the RCASA Board of Directors and all stakeholders. S21- DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Exuerience: (A) Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in a health related field, Masters Degree in Health Education; Masters in Public Health, or Health Services, (B) At least 2 years of direct project management, coalition development, and/or commensurate experience, (C) An equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessarv Knowledge. Skills and Abilities: (A) Project and personnel management and supervisory skills, (B) Data analysis skills, (C) Sound oral and written communication skills, (D) Facilitative leadership, (E) Substance abuse expertise, (F) Strong communications skills both one-on-one and before groups, (G) Strong commitment, vision, and leadership, . (H) Ability to work creatively and effectively with volunteers, (I) Well organized; strong in planning and implementing programs, (J) Enjoys a dynamic and challenging work environment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Flexible work schedule to accommodate after-school and weekend programming needs. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Telephone, personal computer including word processing and spreadsheet software, copy machine, fax machine, calculator and other office equipment,. as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walls, use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT . The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. ~,~,3 SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Y'/q - Salary Survey Project Coordinator (1 FTE) Community Minimum Maximum Melrose 45,000 57,000 Winchester 63,000 71,000 Newburyport 32,000 38,000 Vacant Medford 43,000 49,000 Vacant Average 46,667 55,333 Ave of Melrose & Winchester 54,000 64,000 Grade 13 52,747 63,051 4j,s POSITION DESCRIPTION Class Title:Community Outreach Coordinator Job Code: / Program Coordinator Department: Town Manager Grade Number: 8 Division: Union: Non Date: 9-13-07 Location: Police Department GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of administrative work to assist the Program Director in the implementation of the key goals, objectives and activities of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA). SUPERVISION RECEIVED Reports to RCASA Project Director and is ultimately responsible to the RCASA Board of Directors. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists RCASA Project Director to implement coalition key goals, objectives and activities. Conducts community outreach and acts as the RCASA ambassador to existing community groups/organizations. Provides information, resources and training to community members to build capacity to address RCASA's mission and implement substance abuse prevention activities. Assists in coordinating grant reports as required to US Department of Health and Human Services and other fanders. Assists in coordinating administration of the YRBS, SI, and PRIDE surveys. Assists in organizing forums to present results of survey analysis. Assists in development and annual evaluation of the READY Project. Assists in Running Youth Council trainings and social ATOD-free events. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: (A) Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education, Social Sciences or a health related field. (B) Community outreach and prevention education preferred. (C) Experience working with youth. Necessarv Knowledae, Skills, and Abilities (A) Community organizing and mobilization skills. (B) Oral and written communication skills. (C) Highly organized, communicates effectively with diverse groups of people, gets along well with others, self-starter. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Flexible work schedule to accommodate after-school and weekend programming needs. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Telephone, personal computer including word processing and spreadsheet software, copy machine, fax machine, calculator and other office machines, as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfonn the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accorrunodations may be made to enable individuals with, disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. . TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS FY 2008 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SCHEDULE A-1 DRAFT Grade 1 Recording Secretary Grade 2 Library Technician Grade 3 Senior Library Technician Grade 4 Clerk Parking Enforcement Officer Grade 5 Administrative Secretary Technical Secretary Grade 6 Administrative Assistant Grade 7 Plumbing/Gas Inspector Wiring Inspector Grade 8 Social Worker Assistant Town Clerk* Grade 9 Assistant Treasurer Assistant Collector Grade 10 Assistant Appraiser Head Public Safety. Dispatcher Grade 11 Office Manager Library Division Head-Information Services* Staff Planner Grade 12 Public Health Nurse Grade 13 Assistant Library Director* Town Clerk* Elder/Human Services Administrator* Police Business Administrator* Grade 14 Forestry, Parks and Cemetery Supervisor Grade 15 Appraiser* Town Planner* Grade 16 Library Director* Grade 17 Town Engineer* Grade 18 Town Accountant* Grade 19 Fire Chief* Grade 20 Approved May-22, 2007 School Crossing Guard Van Driver Library Associate Senior Library Associate Coordinator of Volunteers Senior Center Coordinator Recreation Program Coordinator Animal Control Officer Community Outreach Coordinator/ Program Coordinator Librarian Cell Monitor/Matron Fire Alarm Groundman Nutrition Program Coordinator Fire Alarm Lineman Zoning Enforcement Officer Veterans' Service Officer* Sealer Weights/Measures Retirement Board Admin/Assist. Permits and Licensing Coordinator Town Accountant* Health Inspector Conservation Administrator* Library Division Head-Children's Services* Library Division Head-Technical Assistant Building Inspector Services* Library Division Head-Circulation* Nurse Advocate Highway/Equipment Supervisor Recreation Administrator* Technology Coordinator* Project Director* Building Inspector* Human Resources Administrator* Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Treasurer/Collector* Water/Sewer Supervisor DPW Business Administrator* GIS Coordinator* Health Services Administrator* Technology Administrator* Assistant Fire ChieP Assistant Town Manager/Finance Community Services Director/Town Director* Planner* Police Chief* Public Works Director* r *Exempt employees who are exempt from pay for overtime. Note: All positions are exempt from longevity. TOWN OF READING FY2008 COMPENSATION PLAN STEP HRLYRT BIWEEKLY ANNUAL STEP HRLYRT BIWEEKLY ANNUAL STEP HRLYRT BIWEEKLY GRADE: 1 GRADE: 6 GRADE: 11 01 12.01 900.75 23,419.50 01 16.84 1,263.00 32,838.00 01 .23.63 1,772.25 02 12.26 919.50 23,907.00 02 17.18 1,288.50 33,501.00 02 24.10 1,807.50 03 12.51 938.25 24,394.50 03 17.51 1,313.25 34,144.50 03 24.56 1,842.00 04 12.76 957.00 24,882.00 04 17.88 1,341.00 34,866.00 04 25.05 1,878.75 05 13.01 975.75 25,369.50 05 18.24 1,368.00 35,568.00 05 25.56 1,917.00 06 13.27 995.25 25,876.50 06 18.59 1,394.25 36,250.50 .06 26.08 1,956.00. 07 13.52 1,014.00 26,364.00 07 18.97 1,422.75 36,991.50 07 26.60 1,995.00 08 13.79 1,034.25 26,890.50 08 19.35 1,451.25 37,732.50 08 27.13 2,034.75 09 14.08 1,056.00 27,456.00 09 19.73 1,479.75 38,473.50 09 27.67 2,075.26 10 14.35 1,076.25 27,982.50 10 20.13 1,509.75 39,253.50 10 28.23 2,117.25 GRADE: 2 GRADE: 7 GRADE: 12 01 12.85 963.75 25,057.50 01 18.02 1,351.50 35,139.00 01 25.30 1,897.50 02 13.12 984.00 25,584.00 02 18.39 1,379.25 35,860.50 02 25.81 1,935.75 03 13.37 1,002.75 26,071.50 03 18.76 1,407.00 36,582.00 03 26.33 1,974.75 04 13.64 1,023.00 26,598.00 04 19.13 1,434.75 37,303.50 04 26.83 2,012.25 05 13.91 1,043.25 27,124.50 05 19.51 1,463.25 38,044.50 05 27.38 2,053.50 06 14.19 1,064.25 27,670.50 06 19.90 1,492.50 38,805.00 06 27.92 2,094.00 07 14.48 1,086.00 28,236.00 07 20.30 1,522.50 39,585.00 07 28.47 2,135.25 08 14.76 1,107.00 28,782.00 08 20.72 1,554.00 40,404.00 08 29.04 2,178.00 09 15.06 1,129.50 29,367.00 09 21.13 1,584.75 41,203.50 09 29.62 2,221.50 10 15.37 1,152.75 29,971.50 10 21.54 1,615.50 42,003.00 10 30.20 2,265.00 GRADE: 3 GRADE: 8 GRADE: 13 01 13.74 1,030.50 26,793.00 01 19.28 1,446.00 37,596.00 01 27.05 2,028.75 02 14.03 1,052.25 27,358.50 02 19.67 1,475.25 38,356.50 02 27.59 2,069.25 03 14.29 1,071.75 27,865.50 03 20.06 1,504.50 39,117.00 03 28.14 2,110.50 04 14.60 1,095.00 28,470.00 04 20.46 1,534.50 39,897.00 04 28.71 2,153.25 05 14.89 1,116.75 29,035.50 05 20.87 1,565.25 40,696.50 05 29.28 2,196.00 06 15.18 1,138.50 29,601.00 06 21.30 1,597.50 41,535.00 06 29.86 2,239.50 07 15.49 1,161.75 30,205.50 07 21.73 1,629.75 42,373.50 07 30.47 2,285.25 08 15.79 1,184.25 30,790.50 08 22.15 1,661.25 43,192.50 08 31.08 2,331.00 09 16.11 1,208.25 31,414.50 09 22.60 1,695.00 44,070.00 09 31.70 2,377.50 10 16.43 1,232.25 32,038.50 10 23.05 1,728.75 44,947.50 10 32.33 2,424.75 GRADE: 4 GRADE: 9 GRADE: 14 01 14.72 1,104.00 28,704.00 01 20.64 1,548.00 40,248.00 01 28.94 2,170.50 02 15.01 1,125.75 29,269.50 02 21.03 1,577.25 41,008.50 02 29.54 2,215.50 03 15.31 1,148.25 29,854.50 03 21.46 1,609.50 41,847.00 03 30.12 2,259.00 04 15.62 1,171.50 30,459.00 04 21.89 1,641.75 42,685.50 04 30.71 2,303.25 05 15.93 1,194.75 31,063.50 05 22.33 1,674.75 43,543.50 05 31.32 2,349.00 06 16.25 1,218.75 31,687.50 06 22.78 1,708.50 44,421.00 06 31.94 2,395.50 07 16.56 1,242.00 32,292.00 07 23.24 1,743.00 45,318.00 07 32.59 2,444.25 08 16.89 1,266.75 32,935.50 08 23.72 1,779.00 46,254.00 08 33.25 2,493.75 09 17.23 1,292.25 33,598.50 09 24.20 1,815.00 47,190.00 09 33.92 2,544.00 10 17.57 1,317.75 34,261.50 10 24.68 1,851.00 48,126.00 10 34.60 2,595.00 GRADE: 5 GRADE: 10 GRADE: 15 01 15.74 1,180.50 30,693.00 01 22.08 1,656.00 43,056.00 01 30.98 2,323.50 02 16.05 1,203.75 31,297.50 02 22.52 1,689.00 43,914.00 02 31.60 2,370.00 03 16.37 1,227.75 31,921.50 03 22.97 1,722.75 44,791.50 03 32.23 2,417.25 04 16.72 1,254.00 32,604.00 04 23.43 1,757.25 45,688.50 04 32.86 2,464.50 05 17.03 1,277.25 33,208.50 05 23.90 1,792.50 46,605.00 05 33.52 2,514.00 06 17.38 1,303.50 33,891.00 06 24.38 1,828.50 47,541.00 06 34.18 2,563.50 07 17.73 1,329.75 34,573.50 07 24.87 1,865.25 48,496.50 07 34.87 2,615.25 08 18.08 1,356.00 35,256.00 08 25.37 1,902.75 49,471.50 08 35.58 2,668.50 09 18.45 1,383.75 35,977.50 09 25.88 1,941.00 50,466.00 09 3628 2,721.00 10 18.81 1,410.75 36,679.50 10 26.40 1,980.00 51,480.00 10 37.00 2,775.00 Approved 5-22-07 the Town of Reading, and as such we need to go through our personnel processes in terms of hiring for these positions. Carol Roberts has put together job descriptions that are consistent with the grant application as well as classifying the positions consistent with the grant and with information available from other communities. We would anticipate getting advertising out as soon as the positions have been classified. 4f) Attached is the details of the outdoor dining for Bertucci's. The only thing that separates the general populace from the outdoor dining area is an approximately four foot high open type of fence. I will be talking with Bertucci's before the Selectmen's meeting about the possibility of enhancing the separation perhaps through landscaping. 4g) Enclosed is the report from the Community Preservation Act Study Committee. They will be present to make a slide presentation to the Board of Selectmen on their findings. The Board will need to determine whether or not to move forward with a Community Preservation Act Warrant Article for the fall Town Meeting. The Warrant closes on September 25, 2007. VF O~ OF to • ~ ~ Town of Reading two 16 Lowell Street r639.1woRYC, Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us August 31, 2007 Alicia M. deRonde Licensing Specialists Bertucci's Italian Restaurants 155.Otis Street Northborough, MA 01532 Dear Ms. deRonde: TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 I received your letter of August 16, 2007 showing the plan for the outdoor dining at your facility here in Reading. I scheduled time on the Board of Selectmen meeting of September 18, 2007 to review the plan. A representative from Bertucci's should be present at that time. The Board's concern about liquor service at an outdoor dining establishment is the separation between the people dining and people who have not been properly screened to be eligible to purchase alcohol. The proposal that you submitted shows a fence of indeterminate height (the plan is very small and I can't read any dimensions) with no further separation between the outdoor dining and the sidewalk. This may or may not be acceptable to the Board. I would appreciate it if you would submit to the Board five copies of the building elevation plan that you submitted, but in full scale, as well as the site plan with landscaping that shows this part of the site. s for your co peration. When we come closer to the meeting on the 18a', J wilt give you a pec c time fort s item on the agenda. Cte er ely, r I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager PIH/ps L 1% t 1% L 1,4 4f RESTAURANT VIA OVERNIGHT - UPS August 16, 2007 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 s cs -.o Re: Bertucei's Italian Restaurant - New Liouor License Abnlication Dear Board of Selectmen: w Per your request from the August 7th, enclosed please find the design and dimensions of the fence surrounding the patio for the Bertucci's Italian Restaurant that will be located at 45 Walkers Brook Drive. Please feel free to call me with any questions at 508-351-2554 or, if you require any additional information concerning this application. Very truly yours, A OA-Ii~cia M. deRonde Licensing Specialist ~v 155 Otis Street ° Northborough, MA 01532 • (508) 351-2500 ® Fax (508) 393-1231 Bertuccis.com. q~ B a B,I g A i s nwrtww,c. I ~ I ' . 'I ( ! f l II i, I 1 ,i i IL=--~1--1i --gym-~ II Il l i. m m .K « MmEmmffuufmETff Aw L 4 the Town of Reading, and as such we need to go through our personnel processes in terms of hiring for these positions. Carol Roberts has put together job descriptions that are consistent with the grant application as well as classifying the positions consistent with the grant and with information available from other communities. We would anticipate getting advertising out as soon as the positions have been classified. 4f) Attached is the details of the outdoor dining for Bertucci's. The only thing that separates the general populace from the outdoor dining area is an approximately four foot high open type of fence. I will be talking with Bertucci's before the Selectmen's meeting about the possibility of enhancing the separation perhaps through landscaping. 4g) Enclosed is the report from the Community Preservation Act Study Committee. They will be present to make a slide presentation to the Board of Selectmen on their findings. The Board will need to determine whether or not to move forward with a Community Preservation Act Warrant Article for the fall Town Meeting. The Warrant closes on September 25, 2007. KO Repot from Ilu Committee Ad Hoy CpA Study September 18,2001- Ad Hoc Study Committee responsibilities: Review the Master Plan, Recreation Facilities Plan, Conservation Plan, Open Space & Recreation Plan, and all other relevant document currently available, including but not limited to plans and inventories of the Historical Commission and the Housing Authority, as the relate to the goals of the CPA; • Review the components of the CPA and determine the advantages and, disadvantages to the Town of Reading; • Develop a plan to review milestones in this process with the BOS; • Develop the criteria by which the options will be measured; • Work with staff and BOS to secure community input into the choices and options available to the Town for possible adoption of the CPA; • Based on discussion with the BOS, draft a proposed Town Meeting Warrant article and Referendum language for review by Town Counsel; • Recommend to the BOS a ranking of the options for the adoption of the CPA in Reading, with criteria as to how the rankings were selected. Later in presentation, did Ad Hoc accomplish these responsibilities? Irl C IZN. 2 Reading "~Stflry in GP , s Hoc Gommittoe Reading Ad X75 votes) 2001 Re 51 °lo to 4910 ballot initiative ~ of not pass were n April 2042 ed by a vote Meat did two °ther T ow Narrowly de s the initiative ,~npetIng with and road reason co u11ding prima'ry` A tiative wa school b k give the CP on the ballo alkers groo initiative son capping the impCo about posts ° funds were ~ncerta►nty c uses for the landf ill . Reading p Not enough identified 3 sj 0VfJ~1ew cities and ,owns to to allow ~P A gene", abling legislation ct is statewide en Lion A b the legislative Ceserva arming deGis1°ns` ,,sage Y Corn,munity p of over local pl CpA theough p istered voters The contr accept of reg Cp A. exercise ballot ~50/0 the voters may • ,tiative rovis1Ons wn of Readings h a citizen s in majority, the p nicipa w J( Of thCOUg by simple ns use of the funds Mu eetlng accept, C for body Town Meeting) t vote to c to pla mus T°Wn Meeting 01 focal people w° Dint a C4mm~ttee he town must app T funds are local. Dec1sl°ns the use of CPA roval • mment and app local co e can Cepeal it. ns are subject to e expected, th Y These pla s Working as th Y don't feel the A CP ` if residents continued P, ~ Gn sources w era' ~ Cch can t rovides newoncern ~und~ng s. se►.vation Ac omMU61ty c omr'~mur Pr address three core en space -fhe C used to servation o op ous. landscapes be and pre able ition j afford - . h WO ngsan Acau~s and suppo` ° of historic ed 1or preservation d must be u Creation an and n n ~o f4 can be Acquisition a revenues, o~ the ju remaining 7annual revers and or ~ s, The or for lan O~ the it concern uses, mine its m of A 00/0 e co'mmun v e allowed unity to deter laps A mintmu the three co tion 01 th the opport make thos p each o or any cornbinv s heading he funds to allocated use Thise and have t recCeational f or its WWI of safety a r;orit1es' plan rating needs.ve happen • a _to-day opee CP p, can gl funding 1 fund the de etc. 13 -VI ,ding a steady s traditional v n1aintenanc , rove . property taXchools j roads I ontrol its jutur , s i C~nbv plrastructure health l s the abil'~ty to and improving ,~eadkng reserving source for p 5 CPA FAQs and Answers process for approving CPA in a community? . What is the Town Meeting or through a c Reading may itizen's accept CPA through passage by 5 ercent of the initiative. (A citizen's initiative petition must be signed by p registered voters.) In either case, CPA must be subsequently be approved simple majority of local voters in an election. ? • Can the level of CPA surcharge be amended . ed at any time after The level of surcharge (and optional exemptions) can be cha o Town Meting, the surcharge is imposed, through a simple majority vote followed by voter approval. How long will the CPA remain in effect? from the date of voter The CPA remains if effect for a minimum of five years fro in the same manner (TM approval. After five years, it can be revoked tition, followed by voter) acceptance (simple majority) or initiative p osition 2 112? What is the relationship between CPA & Prop of Reading's total taxes es collected under CPA are not counted as part by Prop 2 1 /2. Property tax the tax limitations imposed assessed for purposes of calculating 6 CIK- k~ means ~or ~eadin~ had ~h►s w arge on real vine a lurch ainst real _ CP A by appro ate tax 1ev'Y a~ to accept the the real est may vote ercent o rd o assessors own Meeting more than 3 p ► by the b°a e ~o1low T ertY of not fined annual y or more of th prop ertY 3 as deterr to accept one o would , prop may also vote a pefson wh . hous,na own Meeting, domicile by e senior . d as a lncom eXempt°r°ns' pd and oc 'Upje ow or moderate Gi eftY .°wnc n a housing or ldential real for prop of res om alify for ►ow I able parc el qU or town, city ue of each to he the ~n ('2) th o ol the val ect Upon th b TM and t for 000,00 e approval Y ~ prope~Y shall take el question. jor Read►ng voters of a baIlot ` CP acceptance by the 7 s~ tinu~d s for R led this mean ad~ng G°n be crea d what M-litee woul ew town Go, e CPC) - . in ssed, a n CoMm tte us g IS a lion "~storr°' the CPA p , Preserva nser~ation, ton and • when , O.Murilty rom 13°S' Go nines Recrea usually eCSOP,) Plan l called the are Me,mbeCS a°usi,, Partn they ga A her uthorlty, M arge, based on input rr,rr,un►ty at Large ' coon plan I meetings - e and he Co to an a allona the surGharg w°uld crea uh11G inform CP s and p ollected from • wn Board . mon1es to move from C d disburse act quiclely t CPC wool and. ablllly to of open • °~he in state f CP the and su . s and the match g rant the creation an G bullding eeting can servatlon, c hlston sing } • T own N ' sitlon, pre unity hou R and acqul and Gomm • hln the CP w► tow affordable to be In , is a provls14n own space a es . -There 1 hat hav e kn ds. landsc p pro\jIs1O et items, t e C? P' fun supplant, town budg nded by th s "N° snot allow denly be town budg fu that doe. et, to the s with Master Plan needs. ggnment & Goals buildings tan Oblectives e historic goals with Master P historic ~~~~ag ou ct the affordable h A~ sing iJnS CA & 12) prote andated aying -fields (4) Meet state more hand or ppreservation Act (14) Acquire munity Sider Com 1, 2 & 3 town feel, scenic (16) Reconsider the Master Phan oods, small with vision munity: neighborh space Ajigns of com and open ucture to Sense ~ojunteerism resources ways & enhance natural infrastr Retain and {or diversity - expand ~ 412,14, and . provide housing Ian specifically support hOUSing,n the Master P Alkg16 With objectives 9 c~~ Community needs: Housing • 115 affordable units operated and managed by the RNA - 73% for elderly or handicapped, 20% for families and 8% for special need individuals • 290 affordable housing units are privately owned - assisted living, elderly and family housing • 200 plus affordable units now at Archstone • Reading currently has approximately 600 affordable housing units, 7% of the 10% affordable housing goal • CPDC recommends adding 66 units/year for the next 5 years to attain the 10% goal • 114 units built under programs that required affordability for a fixed number of years, will expire in 2010 (Cedar Glen). • 2007 assessed value for single family house is $461,656 • "...low, moderate and middle income households find it difficult to afford rents and mortgages in Town." • "...senior and elderly are particularly burdened and in light of the current waiting lists for subsidized units the need will likely increase in the future." 10 D CPA in Reading: Housing • Meet and preserve affordable housing goals. • Provide affordable housing opportunities for eligible Reading seniors and employees. • Assist residents to meet homeownership costs, including grants or "soft second" loans to reduce mortgage interest rates, provide a down payment, assist with closing costs, security deposits, utility assistance, or to subsidize interest rates. • Fund buy-downs: $400,000 house -$150,000 as a buy-down of the mortgage then becomes affordable to a buyer • Fund closing costs for reverse mortgages for seniors • Modify existing homes, including accessibility improvements that allow disabled or senior citizens to continue living in their homes • Provide match for State's Home Modifications Loan Program funds to adapt the homes of elderly and disabled town residents, including the installation of safety measures as ramps and bars • Use as a subsidy to write down interest rates for first-time homebuyer programs such as the Massachusetts Housing Partnership's Soft Second Program or the state's Self Help Program that has specific matching requirements; this subsidy makes the Soft Second Program the most affordable mortgage in the state • Underwrite a revolving loan fund or guarantee fund for tenants who cannot afford first month, last month, and security deposit 11 ~Q CPA in Reading: Housing - continued • Assist RHA to use CPA money, for any CPA-eligible housing project, from renovations of its existing units to creation of new ones. • Assist RHA to support its low income rental properties. • Convert existing non-residential properties to community housing (schools, mills, churches office buildings, warehouses, etc). • Create in-law apartments and other ancillary housing. • Refinance "expiring use" properties which are at risk of going market rate . • Ability to act quickly on housing projects, i.e. new construction • Fund a housing trust or a housing authority to support a particular community housing initiative income from an endowment for local affordable housing can be applied directly or matched with state or federal funding. • Hire a consultant who can create housing plans, write grants, analyze Comprehensive Permit applications, etc The RHA and a newly created Housing Partnership in Reading could facilitate the implementation these action items. 12 ,Ga I Preservaton r ds; unity nee cQ~ and d in 1977 CeseatI°n ion establ'she at h~st4r~ca1 cal Com,miss lames aimed r ~istor~ the ©wn s by , s chaCacte create and use ~°wn alnut• • Neip n e and enhancement uth s and Vq teanc delay bylaw ~Ii11, S° ,maine,molition ~ ; currently bylaw ~ is goad byiaric d~st~ict Scen St Local 1~~st° VU est douse by~aw carriage ricai 560ings o~ "Is to i archives . 1~ainta'n ln~en htory istorlca se~ation . PCe 13 ~ pC1C~~ P Ceser~a$IQ' lead09- CpA o0 on Neb 5,000 town aCChiVeS °peftl $25,000 Place n ° -V own Pr t 5,oa0 Rest°r~'t14 on consu~tan $2 pre at► oo0 sere $ 3, We tore districts 5 000 QeVOOP h►s $'1 & educat14n ents -TgQ putreach d°cum ga0 rchase hiSt°r►c rt $ P ~ u e y $ aoa c uisition ° roP Wage ers A q , e h►stor►c s►g and oth Prov►d is grave stones ers annually, histor time need ' °th est°re R be a one t►m ese ~►gures ca rrnined,b Some 4 thto be dete a7 on a T BO.. ass. d'arch B1,200 , 2 ones date A4 on report co'mPfled by Qiayton Based ecC ~'`,~.IQ~ eeds • open 'Pace and R L,nikj n com ~ Zooo Survo Report o ds 23% b~~° ppin►on areas.' ° ur°hian Open Vv o0 Space Pu nse~at►an w 3p K most vtil1zed ° gars M ° . Nia °rest 85 ° swich -~°Wn n 5~ /0, Ip n facilities nation Stat~o ed recreat10 57%, l+mag' o . ~ op rank CornpleX ark 43 Meadow ° Memarlal p g~rch ark 45 / River P idents ,rvglon area wired by res 53%'°nse ctiv►tles d tore -T ra►Is Additional a ° Hiking na 4% nic Brea 3 open space g'ke trails 65 360/°' Family Pic in►tiatlve to improve p . -dawn-wide Greenwal rs orthern Area Town N tion rn recrea CPA: Open Space and Recreation Open Space/Conservation: . • Purchase new conservation land to provide resource protection and enhance recreation areas - "lands of concern": large parcels (Meadowbrook, Camp Curtis Guild, Reading Gun Club) and several smaller parcels (that protect resources or habitats and abut existing conservation lands) - Estimated need $300,000- $400,000 per parcel • Fund conservation land maintenance, i.e. new trails / enhancements • Implement the recommendations of the Northern Area Greenway Committee - Boardwalk from Mill St. to Town Forest est. $750,000 - Accessible fishing pier at Lobs Pound Mill est. $100,000 - Purchase of acreage for trail/boardwalk est. $112,500 - Annual building and repair, signage, kiosk, etc est. $ 50,000 • Recreation - Water treatment plant (multipurpose ballfields, courts, etc) est. $750,000 - Imagination Station site (play structures and/or other needs) est. $150,000 - Birch Meadow Open Space study needs TBD C n 16 to on of cpA funds erati ill ding parcela)( Tov~n of Rea le Family by S~n9 SUrcbarge ievels of emption eat ex at differ d $i0° 83 X17° A fonds generate $ 2 Cp tion 424 ►7 55 No exernp ~ 36~- (456 566 Y339 $ 2 A 2% 7°7 1924 1 _83 1,50/0 54 11 2.5% 849,5°9 2% 722 , 9 30/0 avg ,5% g°3'639 2 7 reels (based on 1 AB4135 ie family pa s~n9 Lion 3 bare per eXe rnp ,erage yearly Surf ment o $43.65 assess 10/0 rnption 65,48 eXe No ".50/0 s7.30 % $55'72 2% 3 ~ J..50/0 83.58 -2.50/0 109. 20/0 - 111-44 30/0 .95 2.5°/° 1,39.3 A-67 A6 3 c 9 h' eved a M etc . ~ pt(1,S1b issian ittee re m G,1-listori rn1 marie Goms. G omrn ppfled su ~nd Q Study e Ad Hoc g s roup Gcomp embus of the eCt►ve flan re ~ embers felt. Ga each mmittee rev► ewed the►r Gp rn A, onents °f the ew of the c°rnp ' on rev► to es. b►11 en d►ng sadvan g harge to tax wn comm►tm Di rc to e available fun Added su leaf minl'mum do not haV h, even a 30 0/0 At least 5 ye that currently oo 0 mate toges . for pr°lects td (currently p dean ss to funding O lec e entl) pcce to our TOVIr n orove ing goal help grants State rnatc a rreous Self great a,orft dable h and urban match ►s reseCve our aft self help ete for var► OMIT- town Attain and p t our elig;bility at pr°~ects to arr►out for F3oos aver wh rge time . f outstanding a1 control ermine of surcha arge at any ust t o sat►s y koc det surch ears (m cal ability to e the level ent after 5 y it to chang corr►m►tm pbrl y to repeal town s obAbi1►tlgations) s ti~Ued ieyed aCj ntation onsrbllr se reSP to an eari1er pre is a WOW up ev1eW 01 MnI\es R tones ~ measured - it needs options `Nere nd common y eria by which SNtP vis14n a state funds Grlt OS r matching 89,788 (1\490/o) eV1ew 010 $6 84°} ortunities 10 lee increases F~2 47,035 opp wed rec 1 es Cev ent f 50 gob e 4'572, t . F`~20A0 $5)3 k j ~Y 2007 4,380,25 es eu bran N1 er 2007 John do Sew a Was ki I endous help . I such as Cara oijered trem l peading Stla Schena t' coverage Town o , Pau TM 1 media by eLacheur ght and at for review L a pen to"' t a~,~cle will hp It a . TM warran Community ~nput d ~-Ioc can dra needed the n asse own d' . seniors esidentiai payers whe p counsel. r and and criteria buCde don isbursement by state of options elps to deoCeand C4und Rank►ng e eXempt1°ns ~ o~° due to se°4n inoiud 3°/07otber surcharge Ad Ho. committee tps place CpA before Recommendations Town meeting for consideration Recommend erty values. residential _ Mote 6-1 Rec prop t the first $'10~,~~d on omrnend SOS exemp income _ vote 7-0 and low or moderate commend SOS exempt low income housing . Re . Senior housing of Reading. _ Vote 7-0 e for the Town oSe a 2% surcharg ecommend SAS prop R _ Vote 6-1 20 Recent regiona aspects of CPA Adopted by 127 communities as of August 2007 Bedford: first community to adopt CPA Special Town Meeting approval in January 2001 (vote 269-153) Town Elections approval March 2001 (vote 321-120) Property surcharge applied in FY02 - Ann-ual review by TM of surcharge percentage First $100,000 in value and low income & senior exemptions Over $9.5 million CPA revenue (FY02-FY07) 100% state match to date Open Space: (Land Acquisition Fund >parcels listed in OS/MP) 21 parcels comprising about.300 acres Hydroraking of ponds, herbicides treatments, trail improvements, signage Housing: (Bedford Housing Trust) Purchase of existing units, then Trust converts to affordable unit (buy down) New construction Housing consultant helps the Bedford Housing Partnership analyze Comprehensive Permit applications, senior housing task force Historic: (creation of Historic Preservation Stabilization Fund) Addition to historic building, now houses Youth & Families Services, etc., Old Town Hall: ADA compliant Old Burying Ground preservation Mural restoration L.9 21 Appendix Slide 10 Housing terms SoftSecond Loan Program, a low-interest rate, low down payment mortgage for first-time homebuyers. Unlike other mortgage products that offer variable rates, SoftSecond offers a fixed rate that will save you thousands over the Fife of your loan. • SoftSecond is now available in every community in Massachusetts. More than 35 lenders throughout the state offer SoftSecond through a partnership with the has Department of Housing and Community Development and MHP. SoftSecond Loan to been hailed as one of Massachusetts's most affordable mortgage programs for tow- moderate-income homebuyers. Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) State's Health Human Services • The Home Modification Loan Program provides low- and no-interest loans to modify the homes of elders, adults and children with disabilities.. Such home modifications allow individuals with disabilities to remain in their homes and live independently in their communities. Any homeowner who has a disability or has a household member who has a disability, or rents to an individual with a disability may apply for this loan. e-- 22 Appendix Slide 10 Division of Conservation Services • The Self-Help program was established in 1961 to assist municipal conservation commissions acquiring land for natural resource and passive outdoor recreation purposes. Lands acquired may include wildlife, habitat, trails, unique natural, historic or cultural resources, water resources, forest, and farm land. Compatible passive outdoor recreational. uses such as hiking, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, bird observation and the like are encouraged. Access by the general public is required. Slide 16 Reading Fiscal Year 2007 Average Single Family Tax Bill* Total assessed value (class 1 residential, single family home type)+ $2,994,759,900.00 Number of single family parcels * 6487 Assessed value (total assessed value/number of parcels) * $461,656.00 Tax rate 12.07 Single family tax bill $ 5,572.00 Amount of tax generated by 6487 single family parcels $ 36,145,564.00 (tax bill x number of parcels) * source: Mass Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services, At A Glance Report for Reading. Last page updated 5/24/2007 + source: Mass DOR, Division of Local Services, Assess ment/Classification Report FY2007, submitted by Reading Board of Assessors. 10/26/2006 IS7 23 EXPonditure Conditions X iAppendt• riding, oSe~, or set aside for future e oral pure unities spend excluding recr o f funds may be requires that comet s ace ( ° ° PA ei is on. open p The remaining 70 luding public and rec p housing m The C f 10% of annual CP and community ain uses, Inc ° Servation, munity preservation committee an historic p re one or a combination of of the the thrcom allocated to any at the discretion ur oses, community recreational e approval of Town Meeting, pAng• expenditures ~ , ect to th p , . I to separate fund into wh~c reserve accousts subl eneral o©ndrtrons appieS must establish ac heollo wing three rese ~ en Certain Commune ear with atiorn Fund open and Community ds. posited each year Establish Fu-- Space unity PreSe~ preservation funds areePA uses: Commuunity ds Resources Reseated to one of the of the three one for each Preservation Fu g Reserve. Fun not a is not Reserve, Community Fund Community Housing Fund general CPA fund' Preservation ur use only in preservation in in the urn 10% of Community "banked f must be particular category reserved funds reCna • If the minim ation to , the funds icated to a par f orymoney, ded The Community Preserv um Expend turesor a given ca g minimum cent year; i.e., year jr, a future year- including both funds ent in the current - years • After sp in a subSeq monies, that same category f all CPA i ned to another ca nt~ uor "banked" for use in future tremaining funds ending, general cannot be rea responsible C is rsp°nsible for a sc well as any side returned future sp the ommittee current year a ent or Sor Set a et a in the A funds is sp erve accounts or ate pended ex 30% of CP future he mandatory ed in one of the three Ces t sere one of the three uses at a 70°l° may be re ropriated to on 24 CPA fund, to be app ConditlOns setts, EX end ~~ure ere in Mgssachu C~C~d,X ` p spent anywh • heir jurisdiction • der p be pas Only ,thin t its wa ties. CPA funds ding fU land surrounding juni urchase . is in other Comfy, not confined to munity top may also Sapp°ent that spans prolec unities ar aping Comm e rovision allowSOC town' ~pA funs allowing deVe1 Owns. Another or ibl t ed p in another city need ues several t heritage corrid m this f1eIca example, „ ac IoC re Tonal GO housing mmunity that s to establish a supply even I unity cooperation on o9ment in one mmunWes ies for inteCCOmmdevel, eff Veral co atching efforts of se ality's m~ mOn Of shared d of a reg ion• as a Munic19assachuSetts exm borders le o►s the coordinated history be used such as the and Community tha at celebrates the sha CPA' unds may b local match ousing a d Fund thelebrates Funds that require a department of program Forest CPA rams State reservation chusetts Leve'ragrng rant prog programs chuSetts P Massa and federal g 'Soft Sec°nd am, Massa FQEA) elf-Delp and state partnerships if-Help prof Environmental Affairs ~Applications for weight if the Del Housing meat (.DH Self Office of rams. icantly higher . e signif Develop the Execut urban Self-Help erOe1V (MppF) , and am, Self-Help and IV, EO~A r gr funds throng CPA- in certain Legacy Pro matching adopted the public entiti urb es andto uncle- e an Self-Help has already with other p nonprofit entities, With Community may partner for -profit and applying city or town including creative e tract ar~tneCSh!ps - A with private entities, aged to consider tample, a larg e circumstances' w are encOur CpA funds. For exof th M e parcel for th owpro ects • Communities eir expenditure ° bile reserving pa use h an uses. historic allowable a ultiple Purp°s uses in th protection w Live re use. Lion of all( or open space p le is a( Celated 25 eXampai CP A combing c uired f • Anotheror non-resident' d can be a q housing of lap nt of community to a residential structure deVelOpmto conVeh' a building 1~ Irk ,~UCG condktons ever,ue th y X G~~ ,charge r atching 1 CPA su estate M amore the i°ca ainst the unde'~ake ble on ainst th ears to° t ag t funds s availa . es may born( s bsequen y e suijrc+en sing fund COr~,~munlt~ the CPA in u at Cenues, in J • der th {ul to a9gre an is possible COm future eaivren Or the Borrow use onesC receive un be categ are p dilute req e expect to orrowingS May ll thCee the PA umaeXPen Venues wilt not to b need funds)' Suc faking in one of issued undd the A0°/0 m' sment• Fotureenues are pries. e bon war were P rev Ose categ costly and basis. pny will count t o roce eds that Such purp or tovvn, annua s the bond p the eatent for other he city an such eXpend~tioewhIGb weVer, s to e (ke aments . on bonds °f , te and interest, and ose category Service, ho enditure r q obligati rtinc~p ebt eXp eral ofd the P porp to pay d a n~►n►rnu'm A are gel t to pay available 10 /ti nder the CP are inselcien n. restriction the other e city or t4wmanent deed issued u ar of th that the Satisfy Ids venues Other funds that a per ensure however, bOf ent that CPA r et with requires A funds to restricted' re he the eXt and to th ions must be me ) of the, Act uiCed using C if a deed proceeds from ter hose obligations s Section 12 ainterest acq b1e CPA purpose. sold, any p acquired and t trjoflon uently ed Res „real Pro Pe for the aPP i' Subseq ale of Pr°pevthia c vote °f the De any e use CP A junds is s be Placed on inues to b using fund, Also, the require at w° tdo not include roperty coat u'red the local CPA por 'may the CPA, security p erty acq oses, t only a interest pop e osited to eGCeatione e y as definedh represen reservation p ale Must be d en Space or r erty interes ears or w tlic the Community e amount and the GPAfOr oPOaA/eVGr I real proP than 30 Y case, th th in With consistent wit Cp p, assista evith e N rm of less nt in any legislator a to 'me o eftY recei eving was supported interests r a loan ag three at use restrict ions rtY 26 those ecommends any p est arising undre lace' on • h the real proport• inter Strongly oft be p for wh~c of supp Coalition Cp A pp oft oses and duration °f any e the pobl~c p r amount an duration to preset with j\-le istent orde nds cons CP A fu 'lure Conditions lx: EXpend~ ,Append ires deed restriction e w that a permanent of the Act r q A funds to ensure that thre a) al t ose. ►f a deed restricted, ions. reSection 12( Brest" acquired using CP om the Deed aced Restrict on any „al Prop erty ~n licable CPA purp roCeeds be placed subsequently sold, any p erty continues to be used for theA {ends is le of property acq f the prop aired using CP . Also, the sa rt interest acq local CPA fund require a two-thirds vote . ude pr°pe y osited in the purposes, CPA may do not sale must be deP the , a security en space or reCreationaerests, as defined br resent only the CPA for op property int Preservation less than 3o years or e, which represent t and Legislature. However , re m of as amoun . case, those interests with a aetoan agreement' In. any e restrictions consistent g CPA assistance in interest arising undecommends that uSe any property receiving orted with Coalition strong~PA support be placed ° property was SUP, duration of any for which the real support. wires the amount and duration o C the Act further Ceq must be to reserve the public order p nts, Section 12(b) funds m funds, and Management with th Re uireme d to CPA emend q buildings) acquired ment with may be delegate Ownership . land or bul ro erty interest (e.g alit although manage However, t an "real p P non-profit organizations n 30 years, tha y ed by the municip y ~tyPes of neater tha ed owned and ma agencies and to Cehatin rests A funds may be structured ic'~a► oPerty inte with a te~mP g olding certain man p lies to real pr Therefore, limitation only app in loan agreements. rovided there excluding security is a sho►~-term this Interests of a third party p to allow an acquisition in the funding is a loan period and/or the form of the 27 Expenditure Conditions e,nC~l~C. of existing App a► park ma a municip for routine maintenance ands cannot be used funds to ma or to maintain a CPA f etc. • enanCe- unities cannot use G or dumpstets, tc . t~1oa►nt le, comet emptying trash barrors lying for utilities, etc). not replacing facilities. For examp as mowing the lawn, on areas Paying funds, a for project (Such the coma' menting historic town hall ( Ccleaning No gup costs funds at ma aY not be apprOp riated GP to op y A eligible icostsr PA is GPA directed o this end, from another S°urce'ernAny ent p gram are eligible r ent to pay existing fundingunding•• T T he appropriated ,s capital improv commtm been unicipality riot funding that h atreadY made a p ave t that are identified in muncipality has not m n the operation projec under the Act if the be spent ° funding GP A funds may mrnittee• For example, inc.- uch costs. o of the annual ervation G sites maybe included fors tJ to 5% unity pres ortation to Committee Costs' P Gomm and transp ittee may use its costs of the hone calls, Committee and administration telep aking purposes. overhead ch as stationery, wanCe. In addition, deCision_m mental 5o fo administrative atlo environ ermit is eChnical reviews for its for site surveys' rin fees, p within th al fees, or t be used en lnee g allowance for leg sts. GPA funds may , architectural and tega► and accounting ect Co consultants consultan t of a CPA Incidental PCOhistortc or housing consultants, financing to the developmeaarticular asses rocessing sment l , construction con appropriation for the ra ion expenses fee ' ated with and in from cide the ' nil p on or adm~ stitute op eCatl and similar costs a should be made fees, Such expenditures they do not con project. project costs, ro• ect and } asb~ eCt to the 5a/o limitation- 2$ p 1 mittee su l of the Co. Board of Selectmen Meeting August 28, 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 7:00 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, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Planner Carol Kowalski and Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner. Also present were Ted Tye and Scott Weiss from National Development, Chuck Eisenberg from Housing Partners, Ted Cannan and Adam Duchesneau from Concord Square Development Company, Inc., Bob Fishman from Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP, and the following list of interested parties: Paul Feely' Ron and Thomas O'Keefe, Steve Vittonoso, Sheila Spinney, Joseph Westerman, George Katsoufis, Cromwell Schubarth, Joan Neary, Gerald and Keith Hersh, Thomas Loughlin, Jay Lenox. The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Bonazoli. Discussion/Action Items Hearing - 40R ADWication for Addison-Weslev/Pearson Site - The first item on the agenda was the 40R application for the Addison-Wesley/Pearson site. Just before this, however, Vice Chainnan Steve Goldy made an opening announcement regarding an RCASA membership meeting on September 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA - all residents who might be interested in participating in the community's Substance Abuse Initiative should attend. Selectman Ben Tafoya read the hearing notice. The Town Manager provided a brief summary of the discussions and process that have taken place with regard to the Addison-Wesley site. He pointed out who was present at the hearing from each of the interested parties, and stated what meetings had taken place leading up to the public hearing. He also stated that the Special Town Meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2007, and that the Town had hired Concord Square Development Company as a 40R Consultant for the project with funds provided by National Development. Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert then asked clarifying questions about the 40R application process. The Town Manager answered these questions, and also pointed out that the 40R District bylaw would include design standards. He went on to state that the entire application, including design standards, must be approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) before the zoning could be brought before Town Meeting. The Town Manager introduced Ted Carman, President of Concord Square who began his presentation regarding the proposed Reading 40R District. 5Q Board of Selectmen Meeting - August 28, 2007 -Page 2 Mr. Carman outlined the key features of Smart Growth Zoning which include the site being at a smart growth location, as-of-right zoning for specified higher densities, design standards for local control and State incentives. Mr. Carman discussed the boundaries of the proposed 40R District and reviewed the incentives provided by the State: ■ Incentive payments ■ Density bonus payments ■ Preference for State discretionary funds ■ 40S school cost insurance Mr. Carman described the incentive payments and the density bonus payments from the State. He also elaborated on the current status of the 40R funding and the discussions that were taking place at the State level regarding this topic. Chairman James Bonazoli asked what communities have passed 40R Districts. Mr. Carman stated that 15 communities have passed Districts that total about 5,700 units, and that there were four or five other communities that had 40R Districts in the works. He went on to state that another 15 communities or so have expressed some level of interest in the 40R program. Mr. Carman presented a diagram of the 40R process which displayed the time length of each approval stage. He then discussed the allowed uses and dimensional standards of the District. Mr. Carman's presentation then turned to a discussion of the design standards that would be part of the District. He pointed out that DHCD must approve these design standards to ensure that they will not unduly restrict development within the District. The required affordable housing components of the District were discussed, including what the approximate rental prices would be within the District. The Site Plan review process was discussed, and Mr. Carman stated how the infrastructure of the area must be certified as adequate before the State would give the proposed District approval. Chairman James Bonazoli then opened up the hearing to questions from the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Camille .Anthony asked if there could be an "in perpetuity" clause inserted into the bylaw to ensure that the affordable units would remain affordable in perpetuity. Mr. Carman stated that he understood that there were some legal issues with regard to use of the term "in perpetuity" in affordable housing deed restrictions. He went on to say that he could not provide more detail on this issue, and stated that Concord Square would work with the Town to achieve this objective. The Community Planning and Development Commission's questions and comments were then outlined by Town Planner Carol Kowalski and discussed by the Board of Selectmen. Board of Selectmen Meeting - August 28, 2007 - Page 3 Selectman Richard Schubert asked about the transit qualifications for a 40R District, and asked how far the site could be from a transit stop and still qualify. Mr. Carman stated that the distance was a '/z mile radius from the station, or % of a mile radius from the station with continuous pedestrian access. The Addison-Wesley site did not meet these requirements. Selectman Richard Schubert then stated how the adoption date of the Reading Master Plan should be in the application and if it already was, it should be more obvious. He then asked if the design standards within the draft Zoning By-Law would have the capability to be expanded once the 40R Application was submitted to the State. Mr. Carman stated that this section could be expanded even after submittal of the application. Selectman Schubert followed this question by asking how much flexibility the entire application has after it goes into the State. Mr. Carman stated that DHCD has been very sympathetic to changes to applications after submittal, especially in regard to affordability requirements within the Zoning By-Law. Selectman Ben Tafoya then asked about "adjacent areas" as stated in the 40R Application, and asked if these were applicable to the proposed District in Reading. Mr. Carman stated that this particular District would have no adjacent areas. Selectman Tafoya also stated how on the first page of the application "Yes" should replace "N/A" under the Category of Eligible Location description of "Area of Concentrated Development - City/Town Center, Existing Commercial District." Selectman Camille Anthony then asked a question about Section 4.11.10.5 of the proposed bylaw, and the number of bedroom units in an Affordable Unit. Mr. Carman stated that the Affordable Units in the District need to be similar to the number of standard units including the number of bedrooms. Selectman Anthony then asked what other communities have done with regard to the finishings inside the Affordable Units. Mr. Carman stated that typically Affordable Units would have the same finishings. Ted Tye from National Development added that bathrooms and kitchens would have all the same finishings. Chairman James Bonazoli then opened the floor to questions from the community. George Katsoufis, an Associate member of the CPDC, stated that the way in which the development sits on the site needs to be considered. Parking requirements on the site should be carefully examined. Housing for the elderly units on the site, and the staff that may be employed for those units also needs to be considered. Additionally, the reduction of the impervious surface area on the site from what it is today should be kept in mind. All of these elements should be looked into. Furthermore, the influx of children from this new development into the school system needs to be examined. Not only do children from this particular development need to be considered, but also those children who will come into the school system as an indirect result of this development. With the construction of this development, existing homes will be put on the market as people in the community downsize and move into the District. What this may mean is that households where there were no children may become households with children. This could create a large influx of students into the school system. 56-3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - August 28. 2007 - Paze 4 Selectman Richard Schubert followed up these comments by asking how much does this happen. Is there a way to track homeownership to see if people with children move in to where there were not people with children living before. Selectman Ben Tafoya stated that with the supply of condominiums available in this, market, he felt that homeownership decisions would not be effected by this development alone. Selectman Richard Schubert stated that this was probably true because you can never tie change to only one development. The effects of creating several of these types of developments over several years needs to be kept in mind. On a motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv. the Board voted to close the public hearing on the 4011 application for the Addison-Weslev/Pearson site by a vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager then stated that some issues have been raised, and some of those can be addressed before the application's submittal on Friday but some cannot. The perpetuity clause is obviously the biggest issue and the design standards are an important issue as well. He then asked the Board, that with these concerns expressed, does the Board feel comfortable with submitting the application. Vice Chairman Steve Goldy asked if making changes to the application after submittal to the State would push back the review completion dates. Mr. Carman stated that it should not because DHCD has been very helpful with the application process,'and they really want to see the 40R program work. Selectman Camille Anthony asked where in the whole review process is the infrastructure status examined. Mr. Carman stated that DHCD expects a letter from the Town Engineer stating that the infrastructure for the proposed District is adequate. The Town Manager added that there have already been discussions at the staff level with National Development regarding this issue. Chairman James Bonazoli stated that he strongly suggested that the Town have the traffic study for the proposed District before Town Meeting. Selectman Camille Anthony stated that she was somewhat concerned about the infrastructure issue because she wanted to snake sure that the Town and the developer were clear on who would be paying for the infrastructure upgrades. Selectman Richard Schubert then asked if it was necessary for a memo to be written and included with the application stating that the application elements are a work in progress. Mr. Carman stated that he would look into this matter. Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested that perhaps the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen could briefly look over the application before it was submitted to the State. Chairman James Bonazoli stated that he felt the key issues of the 40R Application had been outlined at the hearing. Board of Selectmen Meeting - August 28. 2007 - Pace 5 On a motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert, the Board of Selectmen voted to submit the Smart Growth 40R Application as presented modified to incorporate as many of the suggestions by the Board of Selectmen and CPDC as could be included by the date of August 31st application. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Review Goals - The Board of Selectmen then discussed with the Town Manager progress on "2007 - Top 15 Goals." The Town Manager reviewed progress to date, and the Board of Selectmen had the following comments and suggestions: • Goal 5 - Chairman Training: Don't spend money on this - we should be able to do this "in house" with our own talent. • Goal 8 - Librarv Strategic Plan: Will the plan identify need for a new Library building. The plan itself would give an indication as to whether a new building or major renovation is needed. There would then be a process after that to determine what the needs are, and what the options are to address those needs. • Goal 11 - Reduce Communitv Dependence on Energv and use of Natural Resources: The Board of Selectmen does not need copies of Civic Function Permits or sign permits unless they are denied - it will save a little paper • Goal 13 - Arts Center: We need to schedule some Board of Selectmen time to review this, and the potential for such a facility on the Oakland Road property. This site could also be a prime -site for a new Library if needed. What about a combined Arts Center and Library. What about a Youth Center. On a motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova, the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn their August 28, 2007 meeting at 9:45 p.m. by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Board of Selectmen Meeting September 4, 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 7:00 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, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini, Town Clerk Cheryl Johnson, Police Chief Jim Cormier, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager . Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Tom Ryan, Neil Cohen, Sally Hoyt, Richard Ramponi, Jeffrey Perkins, Chris Caruso, Stephen Crook, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Nancy Lynn Swain, Peg Sallade, David Michaud. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Vice Chairman Stephen Goldy noted that he had Office Hours this evening, and Tom Ryan asked that the Board of Selectmen think about, salamanders and plants when developing the Northern Area Greenway. The Friends of Reading Recreation are holding a camping clinic on September 15th and 16th. The Town Forest Run and Wiffle Ball Tournament are scheduled for September 23rd. Selectman Camille Anthony asked if there will be a dedication of 1481 Main Street this Fall. The Town Manager indicated that it will probably be in October. She suggested that two School Committee members and two Selectmen (Camille Anthony and Stephen Goldy) get together and talk regarding the budget. She noted that there was an article in the Globe regarding schools need to pull together as a region. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Birch Meadow Committee is doing a survey and it is available on the website. He had concerns regarding the State's lack of funding for 40R projects, and also had concerns regarding the number of hours that Town Counsel spent on Human Resources. Public Comment - Mary Ellen O'Neill asked the Town to commit to a recycling program. She noted that the Downtown barrels are overflowing. She feels that the parks should have a carry in/carry out policy. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that coaches are being advised to carry in/carry out. Ms. O'Neill also noted that the Town of North Reading received a grant from DEP for recycling bags, and she will talk directly to the School Department regarding recycling. Town Manaser's/Assistant Town Manaeer's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • Franklin Street sidewalks are under construction. • The Sunnyside Avenue/ Fairview Road Sewer project is completed - paving will be done next Spring. Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 4. 2007 - Page 2 • The DPW has completed a water line installation on Vine Street from High Street to Arbor Way. This looped an otherwise dead end. • The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection is at Wakefield High School on September 22nd. This is a joint program with the Town of Wakefield, open to Reading and Wakefield residents. There will be another collection in Reading in the Spring. • The Birch Meadow Playground came out great. A recent newspaper article on the project did not recognize the work of the Highway Division, Parks and Forestry Division, Recreation Administrator and the Office Manager in my office (there was an insurance claim involved), as well as the Facilities Department in the removal of the portable buildings. • The Hopkins Street drainage improvements (Gazebo Circle) are completed. • The Reading Public Library has won an important federal grant administered through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Library has received a two-year $20,000 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to be used for the Library's proposed "Contact with Impact: Serving `Tweens and Teens" project. The grant will fund a variety of materials and services for students in Grades 6-12. • The RCASA Annual Meeting is on September 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the Parker Middle School. I would encourage all residents who are interested in the issue of substance abuse to become involved. There is a need for many areas of expertise, if you have the time to volunteer. Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation Resolution - Mass Recvcles Paper Campaign - A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to approve the Resolution for the "Mass Recvcles Paper" Campaign was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Personnel and Appointments Commissioner of Trust Funds - The Board interviewed Neil Cohen and Jeffrey Perkins for one position on the Commissioner of Trust Funds. After listening to Neil Cohen's background, Jeffrey Perkins indicated that Neil Cohen was more suited for the position and he most graciously withdrew his application for this position. Anthonv moved and Goldv seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Commissioner of Trust Funds: Neil Cohen. Mr. Cohen received five votes and was appointed. Discussion/Action Items Highlights - Town Clerk - Town Clerk Cheryl Johnson was present and gave a thorough review of the functions of the Town Clerk's Office. Review of Constable Legislation - Constable Sally Hoyt and Richard Ramponi, President of the Mass. Bay Constable Association, were present. Mr. Ramponi noted that Senate Bill 1151, House Bill 1969 and Senate Bill 2309 are detrimental to Municipal Constables. These remove municipal control and puts it under control of the State. s~~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 4, 2007 - Pate 3 Monies will no longer be paid to the Towns but it will go to the State. He also noted that the Board of Selectmen best know who they want to serve in their community. Sally Hoyt noted that Constables are the original enforcement. authorities since the Pilgrims. The consensus of the Board was to send a letter to our legislators in opposition to these Bills. Hearing - Rescind the Poliev on the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Management Advisorv Committee - The Secretary read the hearing notice. WSSWMAC Member Stephen Crook was present. The Town Manager noted that this is a hearing to abolish the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Management Advisory Committee. The duties of the Committee revolved around the Water Treatment Plant that is no longer in service. The Finance Committee will snake their recommendations for setting the water rates. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the committee did a lot of good work, and spent a lot of time protecting the watershed. He appreciated the fact that they are willing to help in the future should their expertise be needed. Mary Ellen O'Neill asked who will oversee water conservation and education. The Town Manager noted that the Cities for Climate Protection Committee are willing along with the Conservation Commission and Town staff. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Tafova to close the hearing on rescinding the volicv establishing the Water. Sewer and Stormwater Management Advisorv Committee was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafova to rescind the volicv establishing the Water. Sewer and Stormwater Management Advisorv Committee was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Board of Selectmen Comments on Budget Process - The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Finance Committee has requested feedback on the budget process. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he liked the long range planning aspect of the process and the 5% capital commitment. He did not like the level service concept and would rather have a base number to work with. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he lilted the 5% capital concept and pulling out the energy costs. He suggests being conservative when estimating revenues. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that there are too many ideas on how to spend money and not enough money. He also noted that Town Meeting was frustrated on their lack of input, and that Town Meeting needs to get involved early in the process if they want to be involved. 5~'3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 4, 2007 - Paae 4 He suggested having the budget sessions at the Senior Center because if offers comfort for public input. He also suggested that the Town start thinking creatively about the delivery of services and think regionally. There was discussion among the Board regarding getting Town Meeting involved ,in the budget process and using the website as a mechanism. Selectman Camille Anthony had concerns regarding health care, and noted that the Town needs to decide how much of the budget should be used for benefits. She doesn't like. the Town and School doing different multi budgets. She would like the Finance Committee to tell them the base revenue and what percentage to use. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that there are shortcomings of gathering public opinion when the public doesn't see the whole picture and are biased. Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse Ubdate - Superintendent of Schools, Pat Schettini, Police Chief Jim Cormier, Nancy Lynn Swain, Peg Sallade and David Michaud were present. The Town Manager noted that the RCASA is a private non-profit organization. He reviewed the mission of the coalition and the activities to date. He also noted that they have applied for and received a planning grant and a SAMHSHA Grant that will supply staffing. They have also applied for a Police Department grant. He noted that the annual meeting is September 26, 2007 at the Parker Middle School. Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there are tasks that they need people for, and the Town Manager noted that they need someone to develop a website for them. Review Action Status Report - The Town Manager reviewed the Action Status Report. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the Selectmen need a policy on fundraising. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the cost of maintaining the projects also needs to be looked at. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked that Robert Road follow up be added to the Action Status Report. Preview Town Meeting Warrant - The Town Manager reviewed the outline for the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant. He noted that Article 6 is to accept Timothy Place, Article 7 is for tennis court improvements, Article 8 is to accept the Community Preservation Act, Article 9 is debt authorization for curbs and sidewalks, Article 10 is the Sight Triangle Bylaw, Article 11 is a Zoning By-Law, Article 12 is to rescind debt, and Article 13 is a release of conservation restrictions at Sanborn Place. The Assistant Town Manager reviewed the budget amendments. He noted that enrollment in health insurance is higher, and he suggests adding $200,000 into benefits. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Monthly Report shows enrollment for health insurance and those numbers don't seem to correlate. The Assistant Town Manager noted that it could a change in plan or family status. ,r,~ 4 - Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 4, 2007 - Paae 5 The Assistant Town Manager noted that vocational education has increased $75,000, and $6500 is needed for sick leave buyback. He also noted that more money will be needed to implement the financial platfonn. Money is being requested for a Pay and Class study for the Town and schools. Chairman James Bonazoli questioned the benefit and/or return to the Town for doing this. The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Library HVAC cost $30,000. Highway maintenance equipment needs an additional $50,000 but that still won't be enough. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that when adding new positions, we need to revise the way we calculate the benefits. He suggested checking out the. GIC rates. The Town Manager noted that FY 2010 is the earliest that we could participate in the GIC. Selectman Camille Anthony asked about the tennis courts. Chairman James Bonazoli asked if they are being reimbursed under the school project. Pat Schettini indicated that is already coaxed out. He could submit it and it would be eligible but he's pretty sure that it is maxed out. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafova seconded by Anthonv to avvrove the Minutes of August 21, 2007 was approved by a vote of 4-0-1. with Goldv abstaining. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to adiourn the meeting of September 4, 2007 at 10:30 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary s1115 W THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS tl EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMEpf Q'l,N 5~6 ~,eV C • ,y DEVAL L. PATRICK GOVERNOR TIMOTHY P. MURRAY C ~jy-a LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR August 31, 2007 L CN5 = ~ BERNARD COHEN SECRETARY LUISA PAIEWONSKY COMMISSIONER RE: I-93/I-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project in Woburn, Reading, Stoneham, and Wakefield, Massachusetts To whom it may concern: I have enclosed for your review, as required by 301 CMR 11.16 of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Regulations, a copy of the Environmental Notification Form for the above-mentioned project. This document was filed with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs on Friday, August 31, 2007. Comments on this project are due by Monday, October 1, 2007. All comments should be sent to: Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Attn: MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Please send a copy of your comments to: Massachusetts Highway Department Attn: Bob Frey 10 Park Plaza, Room 4150 Boston, MA 02116-3973 If you need any additional information regarding the subject project, please contact Bob Frey, at (617) 973-7449. Sincerely, tek Z. Z11 h Acting Director of Environmental Services c c v TEN PARK PLAZA, BOSTON, MA 02116-3969 TELEPHONE: (617) 973-7800 • TELEFAX: (617) 973-8040 • TDD: (617) 973-7306 • WWW. MHD. STATE. MA. US tJ 1-93/1-95 INTERCHANGE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Expanded Environmental Notification Form August 31, 2007 MW MASSACHU'SEXT5 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Prepared by: THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP, INC. in association with HOWARD/STEIN-HUDSON ASSOCIATES, INC. TRAFINFO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION K.M.CHNG ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. VON GROSSMANN & COMPANY g a~'. Expanded Environmental Notification Form: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project Reading, Woburn, Stoneham, and Wakefield, Massachusetts August 31, 2007 Table of Contents ENF Form Summary Details Project Description Land Section Rare Species Section Wetlands, Waterways, and Tidelands Section Water Supply Section Wastewater Section Transportation - Traffic Generation Section Roadways and Other Transportation Facilities Section Energy Section Air Quality Section Solid and Hazardous Waste Section Historical and Archaeological Resources Section Attachments Locus Map Existing Conditions Plan Proposed Conditions Plan ENF Distribution List Expanded Project Narrative: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Study Final Report Executive Summary Introduction 1. Framework for the Study 2. Defining the Problem 3. Developing and Evaluating Alternatives 4. Recommendations g a3 ENF:. 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project INSERT TO.APPENDICES: Expanded Project Narrative 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Study Final Report (June 2007) . In an effort to conserve state resources and avoid duplicative distribution of documents, this insert (1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Study Final Report - June 2007): Cr~ has been previously provided to as a member of or interested party to the 1-93/1-95 Interchange Task Force, or, for as a recipient of this Environmental Notification Form, is readily available from your colleague(s): who have received a copies for your agency or organization. * * * NOTE: The entire report is also available on-line at: www.9395!nfo.com If you have any questions concerning this document, please contact: Bob Frey EOT Planning Ten Park Plaza, Room 4150 Boston, MA 02116 Phone: (617) 973-7449 E-mail: bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us Commonwealth of Massachusetts For Office Use Ouly Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Executive Office of Environmental Affairs ■ MEPA Office EOEA No.: Environmental MEPA Analyst: Phone: 617-626- ENF Fora The information requested on this form must be completed to begin MEPA Review in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, 301 CMR 11.00. Project Name:1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project .Street: Intersection of 1-93 and 1-95 Municipalities: Watershed: Mystic River Reading/Woburn/Stoneham/Wakefield Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinates: Latitude: 420 30'08" N Longitude: 71 ° 07'09" W Estimated commencement date: 2011 ( Estimated completion date: 2020 AEproximate cost: $187 to $276 million incl transit Status of proiect design: 5% complete Proponent: Executive Office of Trans portation/MassHighway Street: 10 Park Plaza, Room 4150 Municipality: Boston I State: MA I Zip Code: 02116. Name of Contact Person From Whom Copies of this ENF May Be Obtained: Bob Frey ' Firm/Agency::EOT/MassHi.ghway . .I Street: 10 Park Plaza, Room 41.50 Municipality: Boston ( State: MA ( zip. Code: 02116 Phone: '617-973-7449 I Fax: 617-973-8035 E-mail: bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us . Does this project meet or exceed a mandatory EIR threshold (see 301 CMR 11.03)? NYes Has this project been filed with MEPA before? DYes (EOEA No. Has any project on this site been filed with MEPA before? ❑Yes (EOEA No. Is this an Expanded ENF (see 301 CMR 11.05(7)) requesting: a Single EIR? (see 301 CMR 11.06(8)) ❑Yes a Special Review Procedure? (see 301CMR 11.09) ®Yes : a Waiver of mandatory EIR? (see 301 CMR 11.11) ❑Yes a Phase I Waiver? (see 301 CMR 11.11) FlYes ❑No ONO ONO ❑No E]No E]No ❑No Identify any financial assistance or land transfer from an agency of the. Commonwealth, including the agency name and the amount of funding or land area (in acres): Proiect fundina will be from MassHiahwav for hiahwav improvements. MBTA for transit elements. and EOT for Transportation Demand Management elements. Federal funding is also expected. Are you requesting coordinated review with any other federal, state, regional, or.local agency? ®Yes(Specify: MassHighway, MBTA, FHWA, FTA, USACE) ONo List Local or Federal Permits and Approvals: Notice of Intent (Reading, Woburn, and Wakefield Conservation Commissions) and DEP Variance: DEP Section 401 Water Quality Certification; USAGE Section 404 Permit; NEPA EIS and Record of Decision from FHWA. Evaluation of air auality conformity of Transportation Improvement Proaram with the State Implementation Plan. Revised 10/99 Comment period is limited. For information call 617-626-1020 8/31/07 g ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) Which ENF or EIR review threshold(s) does the project meet or exceed .(see 301 CMR 11.03): ❑ Land ❑ Rare Species 0 Wetlands, Waterways, & Tidelands ❑ Water ❑ Wastewater ® Transportation ❑ Energy ❑ Air ❑ Solid & Hazardous Waste ❑ ACEC ❑ Regulations ❑ Historical' & Archaeological Resources Summary of Project Size & Environmental Impacts Total site acreage New acres of land altered Acres of impervious area Square feet of new bordering vegetated wetlands alteration Square feet of new other wetland alteration Acres of new non-water dependent use of tidelands or waterways' Gross square footage Number of housing units Existing Change Total State Permits & Approvals ® Order of Conditions ® Superseding Order of Conditions ❑ Chapter 91 License Z 401 Water Quality Certification ❑ MHD or MDC Access Permit ❑ Water Management Act Permit ❑ New Source Approval ❑ DEP or MWRA Sewer Connection/ Extension Permit' ❑ Other Permits (including Legislative Approvals) - Specify: USACE Sec 404 * Depending on Alternative 132 A 88.7 A 11.5.A 11.5 A 2,937 SF.to 11,438 SF, plus shadow 0 100.2 A Gallons/day (GPD , of water use ° ~ ° GPD water withdrawal ( 0 10 10 GPD wastewater generation/ 0 0 .0 treatment Length of water/sewer mains 0 0 0 (in miles) I S, Da Page 2 of 19 8/31/07 Vehicle trips per day 377,500 0 (some 377,500 regional trips may be re- allocated) Parking spaces .0 0 0 ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation. Improvements Project (continued) CONSERVATION LAND: Will the project involve the conversion of public parkland or other Article 97 public natural resources to any purpose not in accordance with Article 97? DYes (Specify ) ®No Will it involve the release of any conservation restriction, preservation restriction, agricultural preservation restriction, or watershed preservation restriction? FlYes (Specific ®No RARE SPECIES: Does the project site include Estimated Habitat of Rare Species, Vernal Pools, Priority Sites of Rare Species, or Exemplary Natural Communities? ❑Yes (Specify ) ®No No Priority or Estimated Habitats are known to exist in the area disturbed by the project; A copy of the ENF is being sent to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (1`1HESP) for their concurrence. HISTORICAL / ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Does the project site include any structure, site or district listed in the State Register of Historic Place or the inventory of Historic and Archaeological Assets of the Commonwealth? DYes (Specify ) ®No There .are no historic resources in or near the interchange or intersiates/other roadways to be disturbed and archeological resources are unlikely due to the previous construction of the highways and interchange.. If yes, does the project involve any demolition or destruction of any listed or inventoried historic or archaeological resources? QYes (Specifir ❑No AREAS OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN: Is the project in or adjacent to an Area of Critical Environmental Concern? ❑Yes (Specific ®No PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project description should include (a) a description of the project site, (b) a description of both on-site and off-site alternatives and the impacts associated with each alternative, and (c) potential on-site and off-site mitigation measures. for each alternative (You may attach one additional page, if necessary.) The I-93/I-95 Interchange Transportation Study, completed in June 2007, was an extensive multi-year effort by the Executive Office of Transportation, working closely with an Interchange Task Force (ITF) of residents, businesses, legislators, and local officials, as well as with other agencies including FHWA, MassIlighway, and the MBTA. The primary goals of this planning study were to examine and recommend ways to improve traffic flow and safety at the interchange while minimizing impacts in surrounding communities. It represents an open, participatory process which has collectively proposed context-sensitive, multi-modal solutions to a critical regional transportation problem. The study's Final Report is incorporated in this ENF as an Expanded Project Narrative. An abbreviated project description and summary is as follows: Proiect Site: The I-93/1-95 interchange carries over 375,000 vehicles per day, the highest daily traffic volume in Massachusetts. The interchange is closely linked to the adjacent I-95 (Route 128) interchanges with Route 28 in Reading/Stoneham (Exit 38) and with Washington Street/ Mishawum Road in Woburn (Exit 36). There are residential neighborhoods abutting the highway layout in the northwest, northeast, and southeast quadrants. There is a major employment area in Woburn to the west of the interchange. A wetland area abuts the interchange in the southwest quadrant and there are some wetland areas .within the cloverleaf. There are no wildlife habitats or cultural resources in the immediate project area. ..The Anderson Regional Transportation Center and MBTA Mishawum Station are located nearby on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line. Together, the highway and transit facilities serve a large portion of employment and shopping trips to Boston and along Route 128 as well as through-trips on the interstate highways. There is significant congestion in the interchange resulting from substandard geometry (particularly short weaving Page 3 of 19 8/31/07 1 0-1 ENF: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) distances), and from a lane drop (four to three lanes on.northbound Route 128). The interchange also has a substantially higher crash rate (adjusted for traffic volume) than any similar cloverleaf interchange in Massachusetts. Analyses of crash locations show that crash clusters correspond to weaving sections and other substandard merge and diverge areas. Alternatives: The study's final report (attached) recommends development and implementation of highway, transit; and transportation demand management (TDM) improvements as an integrated package. The package of recommendations includes interim improvements to Route 128 and early implementation of noise barriers (after the approval of federal environmental documents and the design effort, and where barriers are determined to be reasonable and feasible in accordance with federal and state policies). The preferred major highway alternative, called H3, would remove the northwest and southeast loop ramps (thus eliminating all weaves from the central interchange) and provide "a connector road to I-93 from northbound Route 128, with a split on-ramp from Washington Street that eliminates the inadequate northbound weave to I-93 (land use constraints prevent the removal of the Route 128 southbound weave from I-93 to the Mishawum Road off-ramp). Extension of the 4th northbound lane on Route 128 to Exit 40 (Route 129 in Wakefield) moves the lane drop to a lower volume location where an acceptable level of.service would be maintained and thus would relieve the current backup. These modifications to the interchange solve most of the traffic flow problems and improve safety within the interchange. Analysis with a CORSIM microsimulation model of the area indicates that traffic operations would be substantially improved and delays would be reduced. With reduced delays, the interchange would process more vehicles, which would have travel time benefits for many drivers, and would shorten the period of maximum congestion in the area. With fewer drivers .seeking alternate routes to avoid the original congestion, traffic on local streets used as "cut-throughs" (cited as a significant problem by the local communities) would be reduced as well. Although Route 128 and I-93 would continue to operate near capacity downstream from the interchange, system-wide travel and mobility are improved throughout the region. The major highway alternative has two versions recommended for further engineering and environmental analysis in the EIR - designated as H3-OS and H3 US. The semi-direct ramps (that replace the eliminated loop ramps in the northwest and southeast quadrants) both pass over I-93 and Route 128 in H3-OS. In 113-US, one of the ramps passes under the expressways. These two versions were the outcome of a process of development and evaluation of highway improvements with the ITF, beginning with screening of 16 preliminary components for potential effectiveness, avoidance of takings, and maintenance of direct local access. Four alternatives designated H1 through H4 were evaluated in detail for these criteria as well as wetland impact and a qualitative assessment of visual and noise impacts. Alternative H3 was judged the most promising in terms of performance and minimized impacts. Additional engineering and quantitative analysis of noise are necessary to fully evaluate the H3-OS and H3-US versions, so both versions of this alternative are proposed for further analysis in the EIR. In addition, interim improvements are recommended, including extension of the 4th lane on northbound Route 128 to Exit 40, commencement of the 4th lane on southbound Route 128 at the Exit 38 on-ramp (from Route 28), and construction of a temporary on-ramp from Cedar Street in Woburn to I-93 southbound. These interim. . improvements would provide immediate relief at relatively low cost and help to mitigate construction period impacts. It is anticipated that noise barriers will be warranted at many locations where existing noise levels approach or exceed the noise abatement criteria (NAC). It is recommended that noise mitigation for the full interchange modification be considered for implementation in the interim phase, provided that - consistent' with MassHighway's Type 1 Noise Abatement Program - it is determined by FHWA and MassHighway that noise barriers at each location would be practicable; reasonable, and acceptable to the public, and where compatible with later -construction staging. This noise impact assessment process is followed regardless of whether construction of a proposed noise barrier is performed with a combination of federal-aid funds and state funds or with state funds only. Page 4 of 19 8/31/07 ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) An integral part of the recommended package of improvements is a set of transit and TDM improvements which were developed to serve commuting both to Boston and to major employment centers in Woburn, Burlington, and Lexington. Analysis with the CTPS regional travel demand model indicates that these improvements could remove approximately 10,000 daily trips from the interchange area at a reasonable cost, which include additional commuter rail service, shuttles from Anderson Regional Transportation Center, improved signage and information to encourage transit use and carpooling, and improved pedestrian/bicycle access to Anderson (see attached report sections 3.5 and 41 for a full list of these measures). Because of their importance in increasing mobility and mode choice, these non-highway elements are viewed as a central part of the proposed project. Mitieatidn Measures: Additional refinements to reduce impact have been considered, for example flipping the position of the two ramps that enter northbound I-93 to reduce impacts on the South Street neighborhood. These and other possible refinements require further development and evaluation in the EIR. As noted above, noise mitigation would be an important part of the project and it may be possible to construct noise barriers in the interim phase to address impacts of the full interchange reconstruction. Consistent with the Type 1 Noise Abatement Program, detailed noise analyses would be conducted in the. EIR to confirm existing and compute future sound levels at sensitive receptor locations to fully determine if adverse noise levels currently exceed, or will exceed, the NAP for the receptors and to determine if impacted receivers qualify for a noise barrier. Further efforts will be needed to minimize and mitigate impacts to wetlands in and adjacent to the interchange. The proposed temporary Cedar Street ramp would help to mitigate construction period impacts, as would early implementation of transit and TDM measures. Review Process: With the recommendation that both highway and non-highway elements are advanced in a single package, it is suggested that EOT be the lead agency in MEPA review with close involvement by MassHighway and the MBTA. For this reason, and because interim improvements are recommended which should be evaluated in the context of the full build solutions, a special review procedure is requested: It is also recommended that the Citizen's Advisory Committee for.the MEPA process should involve the members of the TIT as well as other members the Secretary deems appropriate. Note: See attached final report for the I-931I-95 Interchange Trdnsportation Study for additional project background and more detailed project descriptions. Page 5 of 19 8/31/07 S ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) LAND SECTION - all proponents must fill out this section 1. Thresholds/ Permits A. Does the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to land (see 301 CMR 11.03(1) X Yes . _ No; if yes, specify each threshold: The project will involve creation of approximately 11.5 acres of impervious surface due to added lanes on Route 128 east -of I-93 and new interchange ramps. The work will also modify existing . paved shoulders, which are wider than necessary. The areas within the interchange would be altered by construction of two new semi-direct ramps and removal of two existing loop.ramps; some re- grading and re-landscaping of the interchange infield areas and areas currently occupied by the removed ramps would be required. Some land adjacent to the existing interchange in the northeast and southwest quadrants would be required. II. Impacts and Permits A. Describe, in acres, the current and proposed character Existina Footprint of buildings _0 Roadways, parking, and other paved areas 88.7 Other altered areas (describe) 32.6 Undeveloped areas 0 of the project site, as follows: Chanae Total _0 0 _11.5. _100.2_ -0.2 -32.4- 0 _ _0 Other altered areas consist of the existing interchange infield and land immediately abutting the highways and ramps including limited land takings in the northeast and southwest quadrants. B. Has any part of the project site been inactive agricultural use in the last three years? Yes X No; if yes, how many acres of land in agricultural use (with agricultural soils) will be converted to nonagricultural use? C. Is any part of the project site currently or proposed to be in active forestry use? _ Yes X No; if yes, please describe current and proposed forestry activities and indicate whether any part of the site is the subject of a DEM-approved forest mariagement plan: D. Does any part of the project involve conversion of land held for natural resources purposes in accordance with Article. 97 of the Amendments to the Constitutioh of the Commonwealth to any purpose not in accordance with Article 97? _ Yes X No; if yes, describe: E. Is any part of the project site currently subject to a conservation restriction, preservation restriction, agricultural preservation restriction or watershed preservation restriction? _ Yes X No; if yes, does the project involve the release or modification of such restriction? _ Yes _No; if yes, describe: F. Does the project require approval of a new urban redevelopment project or a fundamental change in an existing urban redevelopment project under M.G.L.c.121A? _ Yes X No; if yes, describe: . G. Does the project require approval of a new urban renewal plan or a major modification of an existing urban renewal plan under M.G.L.c.121 B? Yes _ No X; if yes, describe: H. Describe the project's stormwater impacts and, if applicable, measures that the project will take to comply with the standards found in DEP's Stormwater Management Policy: The project would add a fourth northbound lane on Route 128 from the Interchange with I-93 (Exit 37) to Route 129 (Exit 40); and an auxiliary southbound lane on Route 128 from Route 28 (Exit 38) to the Mishawum Road on-ramp (Exit 36). Much of the area of the fourth lane is already paved, and Page 6 of. 19 8/31/07 V . ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) bridges east of I-93 would not be altered. A parallel connector road from northbound Route 128 to the interchange and new ramps within the interchange would create new impervious area. The stormwater system for the project has not yet been designed, but would include elements to meet DEP stormwater policy regarding peak discharge rate and water quality. Based on review of the stormwater policy, it is expected that the project would be classified as a new project and would therefore meet all the applicable standards in the DEP Stormwater Policy and MassHighway's Stormwater Handbook for Highways and Bridges. Land is available within the interchange and the highway layout to provide drainage structures. With appropriate design, the project's stormwater impacts would be the same as those of the current highway and interchange. I. Is the project site currently being regulated under M.G.L.c.21 E or the Massachusetts Contingency Plan? Yes No X; if yes, what is the Release Tracking Number (RTN)? J. If the project is site is within the Chicopee or Nashua watershed, is it within the Quabbin, Ware, or Wachusett subwatershed? Yes , No; if yes, is the project site subject to regulation under the Watershed Protection Act?~ Yes No K. Describe the project's other impacts on land: The project would alter land immediately adjacent to I-93 and I-95 as described above. Except for a triangular area of 1700 to. 4700 square feet in the northeast quadrant of the interchange (depending on the alternative) and an elevated ramp above 26,000 square feet of wetland area immediately southwest of the interchange, all work would be done within the existing highway layout line. For the proposed pedestrian bridge at Anderson RTC, the MBTA and City of Woburn would need to negotiate an agreement with an industrial/commercial property owner(s) located west of and adjacent to the rail line and in the immediate vicinity of the station for use of/access to land extending to New Boston Street. This proposal has the support of the City of Woburn and area business organizations, and it is hoped that all parties would be able to achieve a mutually beneficial arrangement. Alternately, a small amount of property (estimated less than 1 acre) would need to be acquired to provide access. III.. Consistency A. Identify the current municipal comprehensive land use plan and the open space plan and describe the consistency of the project and its impacts-with that plan(s): While the project is not subject to local land use regulation, the planning process which led to the project alternatives included municipal officials, residents, and business interests from the host communities, who served.as members of the Interchange task Force. The project alternatives recommended for environmental analysis were designed to be compatible with adjacent residential and business land uses and to maintain and improve direct local access to these land uses. Except for the limited areas of needed property acquisition described above, the project remains within land already in transportation use. No open space Will be affected. B. Identify the current Regional Policy Plan of the applicable Regional Planning Agency and describe the consistency of the project and its impacts with that plan: As described in the I-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Study Final Report, which is attached to this ENF as the expanded project narrative, the study's recommendations consider regional land use policy, specifically the MAPC MetroFuture initiative, and recommends incorporation of regional and local land use planning in future transportation project planning in the large area served by the Page 7 of 19 8/31/07 ENF: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project,(continued) interchange and adjacent Anderson Regional Transportation Center. MAPC was continually and actively represented on the Interchange Task Force which worked with EOT to .develop the proposed recommendations. C. Will the project require any approvals under the local zoning by-law or ordinance (i.e. text or map amendment, special permit, or variance)? Yes _ No X; if yes, describe: D. Will the project require local site plan or project impact review? Yes X No; if yes, describe: RARE SPECIES SECTION 1. Thresholds / Permits A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to rare species or habitat (see 301 CMR 11.03(2))? -Yes X No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: B. Does the project require any state permits related to rare species or habitat? - Yes X No C. If you answered "No" to both questions A and B,_ proceed to the Wetlands, Waterways, and Tidelands Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Rare Species section. below. II. Impacts and Permits A. Does the -project site fall within Priority or'Estimated Habitat in the current Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas (attach relevant page)? _ Yes _ No. If yes, 1. Which rare species are known to occur within the Priority or Estimated Habitat (contact: Environmental Review, Natural Heritage and. Endangered Species Program, Route 135, Westborough, MA 01581, allowing 30 days for receipt of information): 2. Have you surveyed the site for rare species? _ Yes _ No; if yes, please include the results of your survey. 3. If your project is within Estimated Habitat, have you filed a Notice of Intent or received an Order of Conditions for this project? - Yes No; if yes, did you send a copy of the Notice of Intent to the Natural Heritage, and Endangered Species Program, in accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act regulations? _ Yes _ No B. Will the project "take" an endangered, threatened, and/or species of special concern in accordance with M.G.L. c.1 31A (see also 321 CMR 10.04)? _ Yes _ No; if yes, describe: C. Will the project alter "significant habitat" as designated by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and.Wildlife in accordance with M.G.L. CA 31A (see also 321 CMR 10.30)? _ Yes _ No; if yes, describe: D. Describe the project's other impacts on rare species including indirect impacts (for example, stormwater runoff into a wetland known to contain rare species or lighting impacts on rare moth habitat): WETLANDS. WATERWAYS. AND TIDELANDS SECTION 1. Thresholds % Permits A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to wetlands, waterways, and tidelands (see 301 CMR 11.03(3))? X Yes _ No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: There are two alternatives recommended. for environmental analysis; one alternative has more than 5,000 square feet of direct alteration of bordering vegetated wetlands; both. alternatives have shading impacts on more than'26,000 square feet of wetland; therefore a variance under 310 CMR 10.05(10) Page 8 of 19 8/31/07 ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) may be required. [301 CXM 11.03(3)(a)21 B. Does the project require any state permits (or a local Order of Conditions) related to wetlands, waterways, or tidelands? X Yes _ No; if yes, specify which permit: Wetlands permits/approvals would include local Orders of Conditions. C. If you answered "No" to both questions A and B, proceed to the Water Supply Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Wetlands, Waterways, and Tidelands Section below. II. Wetlands Impacts and Permits A. Describe any wetland resource areas currently existing on the project site and indicate them on the site plan: Four wetland areas lie within the existing I-93/I-95 cloverleaf and an additional wetland area is adjacent to the southwest quadrant of the cloverleaf (See Figure 2-17 in the attached Final Report). The wetlands are connected by culverts and drain in a southerly direction to the AbQdona River. B. Estimate the extent and type of impact that the project will have on wetland resources, and indicate whether the impacts are temporary or permanent: Coastal Wetlands Area (in sauare feet) or Length (in linear feet) Land Under the Ocean n/a Designated Port Areas n/a Coastal Beaches n/a Coastal Dunes n/a Barrier Beaches n/a Coastal Banks n/a Rocky Intertidal Shores n/a Salt Marshes n/a Land Under Salt Ponds n/a Land Containing Shellfish n/a Fish Runs n/a Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage n/a Inland Wetlands Bank Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Land under Water . Isolated Land Subject to Flooding Bordering Land Subject to Flooding Riverfront Area 0 - Alt H3-OS: 2,937 SF plus 31,272 SF of elevated ramp above wetlands Alt H3-US: 11,438 SF plus 26,369 SF of elevated ramp above wetlands 0 0 0 0 C. Is any part of the project 1. a limited project? _ Yes X No 2. the construction or alteration of a dam? _ Yes X No;. if yes, describe: 3. fill or structure in.a velocity zone or regulatory floodway? _ Yes X No 4. dredging or disposal of dredged material? - Yes X No; if yes, describe the volume of dredged material and the proposed disposal site: 5. a discharge to Outstanding Resource Waters? Yes X No 6. subject to a wetlands restriction order? - Yes X No; if yes, identify the area (in sq ft.): Page 9 of 19 8/31/07 t/" ENF: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) D. Does the project require a new or amended Order of Conditions under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c.131A)? X Yes No; if yes, has a Notice of Intent been filed or a local Order of Conditions issued? _ Yes X No; if yes, list the date and DEP file number: . Was the Order of Conditions appealed? - Yes _ No. Will the project require a variance from the Wetlands regulations? X Yes _ No. E. Will the project: 1. be subject to a local wetlands ordinance or bylaw? _ Yes X No 2. alter any federally-protected wetlands not regulated under state or local law? _ Yes X No; if yes, what is the area (in s.f.)? F. Describe the project's other impacts on wetlands (including new shading of wetland areas or removal of tree canopy from forested wetlands): As discussed in the attached Final Report, the two recommended alternatives differ in that Alternative H3-OS has two elevated semi-direct ramps passing over the interchange, while H3-US has one semi-direct ramp passing over and another passing under I-93 and Route 128. H3-US therefore has larger direct impacts to wetlands in the cloverleaf, while H3-OS passes over the wetlands and has shading effects. Both alternatives pass over the edge of the wetland in the southwest quadrant at a height ranging from 16 to 30 feet and have primarily shading effects on this wetland. The extension of the fourth northbound lane on Route 128 to Exit 40 involves work within the highway layout, none of which is wetland; however, approximately 3000 linear feet of this work in Wakefield is in the buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetland between Parker Road and North Avenue. BestManagement Practices during construction and appropriate stormwater design can avoid all potential impacts to this wetland. III. Waterways and Tidelands Impacts and Permits A. Is any part of the project site waterways_ or tidelands (including filled former tidelands) that are i subject to the Waterways Act, M.G.L.c.91? -Yes X No; if yes, is there a current Chapter 91 license or permit affecting the project site? _ Yes - No; if yes, list the date and number: B. Does the project require a new or modified license under M.G.L.c.91? _ Yes _ No; if yes, how many acres of the project site subject to M.G.L.c.91 will be for non-water dependent use? Current u Change _ Total C. Is any part of the project 1. a roadway, bridge, or utility line to or on a barrier beach? _ Yes X No; if yes, describe: 2. dredging or disposal of dredged material? -Yes .X No; if yes, volume of dredged material . 3. a solid fill, pile-supported, or bottom-anchored structure in flowed tidelands or other waterways? -Yes X No; if yes, what is the base area? 4. within a Designated Port Area? _ Yes X No D. Describe the project's other impacts on waterways and tidelands: IV. Consistency: A. Is the project located within the Coastal Zone? _ Yes X No; if yes, describe the project's consistency with policies of the Office of Coastal Zone Management: B. Is the project located within an area subject to a Municipal Harbor Plan? _ Yes X No; if yes, identify the Municipal Harbor Plan and describe the project's consistency with that plan: Page 10 of 19 .8/31/07 /Q ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) WATER SUPPLY SECTION 1. Thresholds / Permits A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to water supply (see 301 CMR 11.03(4))? _ Yes X No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: B. Does the project require any state permits related to water supply? - Yes X No; if yes, specify which permit: C. If you answered "No" to both questions A and B, proceed to the Wastewater Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Water Supply Section below... Impacts and Permits A. Describe, in gallons/day, the volume and source of water use for existing and proposed activities at the project site: Existind. Chanae Total Withdrawal from groundwater Withdrawal from surface water Interbasin transfer Municipal or regional water supply B. If the source is a municipal or regional supply, has the municipality or region indicated that there is adequate capacity in the system to accommodate the project? _ Yes _ No C. If the project- involves a new or expanded withdrawal from a groundwater or surface water source, 1. have you submitted a permit application? _ Yes _ No; if yes, attach the application 2. have you conducted a pump test? - Yes No; if yes, attach the pump test report D. What is the currently permitted withdrawal at the proposed water supply source (in gallons/day)? Will the project require an increase in that withdrawal?- Yes _ No E. Does the project site currently contain a water supply well, a drinking water treatment facility, water main, or other water supply facility, or will the project involve construction of a new facility? - Yes _ No. If yes, describe existing and proposed water supply facilities at the project site: Existina Chanae Total Water supply well(s) (capacity, in gpd) Drinking water treatment plant, (capacity, in gpd) Water mains (length, in miles) F. If the project involves any interbasin transfer of water, which basins are involved, what is the direction of the transfer, and is the interbasin transfer existing or proposed? G. Does the project involve 1. new water service by a state agency to a municipality or water district? _ Yes _ No 2. a Watershed Protection Act variance? - Yes _ No; if yes, how many acres of alteration? 3. a non-bridged stream crossing 1,000 or less feet upstream of a public surface drinking water supply for purpose of forest harvesting activities? - Yes _ No H. Describe the project's other impacts (including indirect impacts) on water resources, quality, facilities and services: Ill. Consistency Describe the project's consistency. with water conservation plans or other plans to enhance water resources, quality, facilities and services: Page 11 of 19 8/31/07 J ~ov ENF: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) WASTEWATER SECTION 1. Thresholds / Permits A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to wastewater (see 301 CMR 11.03(5))? _Yes X No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: B. Does the project require any state permits related to wastewater? _ Yes X No; if yes, specify which permit: C. If you answered "No" to both questions A and B, proceed to the Transportation Traffic Generation Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Wastewater Section below. II. Impacts and Permits A. Describe, in gallons/day, the volume and disposal of wastewater generation for existing and -proposed activities at the project site,(calculate according to 310 CMR 15.00): Discharge to groundwater (Title 5) Discharge to groundwater (non-Title 5) Discharge to outstanding resource water Discharge to surface water Municipal or regional wastewater facility . Existinq Chanae Total TOTAL B. Is there sufficient capacity in the existing collection system to accommodate the project? _ Yes No; if no, describe where capacity will be.found: C. Is there sufficient existing capacity at the proposed wastewater disposal facility?_ Yes _No; if no, describe how capacity will be increased: D. Does the project site currently contain a wastewater treatment facility, sewer main, or other wastewater disposal facility, or will the project involve construction of a new facility? _ Yes _ No. If yes, describe as follows: Existina • Chanae Total Wastewater treatment plant (capacity, in gpd) Sewer mains (length, in miles) Title 5 systems (capacity, in gpd) E. If the project involves any interbasin transfer of wastewater, which basins are involved, what.is the direction of the transfer, and is the interbasin transfer existing or proposed? F. Does the project involve new sewer service by an Agency of the Commonwealth to a.municipality or sewer district? Yes No G. Is there any current or proposed facility at the project site for the storage, treatment, processing, combustion or disposal of sewage sludge, sludge ash, grit, screenings, or other sewage residual materials? _ Yes _ No; if yes, what is the capacity (in tons per day): Existina ' Chanae Total Storage Treatment, processing Combustion Disposal Page 12 of 19 8/31/07 ~a ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) H. Describe the projecVs.other impacts (including indirect impacts) on wastewater generation and treatment facilities: 111. Consistency Describe measures that the proponent will take to comply with federal, state, regional, and local plans and policies related to wastewater management: A. If the project requires a sewer extension permit, is that extension included in a comprehensive wastewater management plan? _ Yes _ No; if yes, indicate the EOEA number for the plan and describe the relationship of the project to the.plan TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC GENERATION SECTION. 1. Thresholds / Permits A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to traffic generation (see 301 CMR 11.03(6))? _ Yes X No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: B. Does the project require any state permits related to state-controlled roadways? _ Yes X No; if yes, specify which permit: C. If you answered "No" to both questions A and B, proceed to the Roadways and Other Transportation Facilities Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Traffic Generation Section below. II. Traffic Impacts and Permits A. Describe existing, and proposed vehicular traffic generated by activities at the project site: Existinq Chanae Total Number of parking spaces Number of vehicle.trips per day ITE Land Use Code(s): B. What is the estimated average daily traffic on roadways serving the site? 1. 2. 3. Roadwav Existing . . Chanae Total C. Describe how the project will affect transit, pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities and services: III. Consistency Describe measures that the proponent will take to comply with municipal, regional, state, and federal plans and policies related to traffic, transit, pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities and services: ROADWAYS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES SECTION Thresholds A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to roadways or other transportation facilities (see 301 CMR 11.03(6))? X Yes _ No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: Page 13 of 19 8/31/07 ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) Approximately 2.7 miles of roadway will be widened in three locations: extension of the fourth northbound lane on Route 128 from Route 28 in Stoneham to Route 129 in Wakefield (1.5 miles); addition of a southbound auxiliary lane on Route 128 from Route 28 in Reading to the Mishawum Road on-ramp in Woburn (0.6 miles); and addition of a parallel connector road (varies from 2 to 3 lanes including off and on ramps) from northbound Route 128 beginning at the bridge over the MBTA Lowell Branch railroad and continuing to the I-93/1-95 interchange (0.6 miles). The existing Washington Street on and off-ramps would be rebuilt in a new configuration as shown in the attached Final Report; the Washington Street bridge over Route 128 would also be reconstructed to provide lateral clearance for the parallel connector road to I-93. The total widening exceeds two miles and thus requires a mandatory EIR per CMR 11.03 (6)(a) La. B. Does the project require any state permits related to roadways or other transportation facilities? - Yes X No; if yes, specify which permit: C. If you answered "No" to both questions 'A and B, proceed to the Energy Section. If you answered "Yes" to. either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Roadways Section below. 11. Transportation Facility Impacts A. Describe existing and proposed transportation facilities at the project site: Existing Chanae Total Length (in linear feet) of new or widened roadway 27.200 0_ 27.200 Width (in feet) of new or widened roadway Interim Improvements Rte 128 NB, 1-93 NB on to Rte 129 off (Exit 40) Rte 128 SB, Rte 28SB on to-Mishawum off Full Imvrovements Rte 128 NB, east of Mishawum overpass to C-D split 4 In x 1,570' 1 In x 1,570' 5 In x 1,570' Rte 128 NB, new C-D road to Washington off, .(reduce 128 mainline to 3 lanes) 4 In x 1,030' 3 In x 1,030' 6 In x 1,030' Rte 128 NB, Washington off to Washington on (reduce 128 mainline to 3 lanes) 4 In x 1,200' 2 In x 1,200' 5 In x 1,200' Rte 128 NB, Washington on to new 1-93 ramps (reduce 128 mainline to 3 lanes) 4 In x 1,260' 3 In x 1,260' 6 in x 1,260' Rte 128 NB, new 1-93 ramp split to 1-93 SB on (reduce 128 mainline to 3 lanes) 4 In x 880' -1 In x 880' 3 In x 880' Rte 128 NB, 1-93 SB on to former 1-93 NB off 4 In x 600' -1 in x 600' 3 In x 600' Rte 128 NB, former 1-93 NB off to Rte 129 off (Exit 40 ) 3 In x 13,330' 1 In x 13,330' 4 In x 13,330' Rte 128 SB, Rte 28 SB on to new 1-93 off Rte 128 SB, new 1-93 off-to 1-93 NB on Rte 128 SB, 1-93 NB on to former 1-93 SB off Rte 128 SB, former 1-93 SB off to 1-93 SB on Rte 128 SB, 1-93 SB on to Mishawum off 3 In x 13,330' 1 In x 13,330' 4 In x 13,330' 3 In x 6,060' 1 In x 6,060' 4 In x 6,060' 3 In x 1,760' 1 In x 1,760' 4 In x 1,760' 3 In x 1,340' no change 3 In x 1,340' 4 in x 630' no change 4 In x 630' 3 In x 880' 1 In x 880' 4 In x 880' 4 In x 1,450' 1 In x 1,450' 5 In x 1,450' As described in the Project Description and attached Project Narrative, the interim improvements would add a fourth lane on Route 128 northbound (NB) from Exit 37 (I-93) to Exit 40 (Route 129) and a fourth lane on Route 128 southbound (SB) from Exit 38 (Route 28) to Exit 36 (Mishawum Road), plus a new temporary ramp from Cedar Street in Woburn to I-93 SB. Page 14 of 19 8/31/07 c~ a ENF: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) The full improvements would include the 4th lane on Route 128 NB and SB provided by the interim improvements and also. would add a northbound collector-distributor (C-D) road (2 to 3 lanes) from Route 128 NB to the new interchange ramps serving I-93 in both directions. The project area has an existing total of 17.27 lane-miles on Route 128; the interim improvements would increase this total by 3.79 lane-miles; the full improvements would increase the existing total by 4.64 lane miles. In addition to these changes to Route '128, the full interchange improvements would replace two existing single-lane loop ramps with 2-lane semi-direct ramps and would also replace the single-lane slip ramp from Route 128 NB to I-93 SB with a two-lane ramp. Other transportation facilities: Recommended-pedestrian access improvements to the Anderson Regional Transportation Center include a pedestrian bridge over the MBTA Lowell Line. B. Will the project involve any 1. Alteration of bank or terrain (in linear feet)? 1.600 lin. ft 2. Cutting of living public shade trees (number)? to be determined 3. Elimination of stone wall (in linear feet)? no Some alteration of the existing bank between South 'Street and I-93 will be necessary; this bank is approximately 1,600 feet long. Current conceptual engineering plans indicate that alteration of the slope and ledge outcrop in this area would extend to between 15 feet and 25 feet from the edge of South Street. (Figures 4-6 and 4-7 in the Project Narrative show this area.) Preliminary design is needed to determine the exact extent of alteration and whether any shade trees on South Street will be removed. Impacts will depend on the alternative selected and the refinements made in this area. Ill. Consistency Describe the project's consistency with other federal, state, regional, and local plans and policies related to traffic, transit, pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities and services, including consistency with the applicable regional transportation plan and the Transportation Improvements Plan (TIP), the State Bicycle Plan, and the State Pedestrian Plan: The project is consistent with the Massachusetts Long Range Transportation Plan, which cites the I-93/1-95 interchange as a needed major infrastructure improvement;. a placeholder for the interchange improvements is included in the Boston Regional Transportation Plan. An integral part of the proposed project is a package of transit improvements to provide additional commuter rail service in the project area and shuttle bus service along Route 128 from Peabody to Lexington with connections at the Anderson Regional, Transportation Center (ARTC). The proposed project also includes Transportation Demand Management measures to increase transit use and carpooling. The total estimated effect of these non- highway measures would be to remove up to 10,000 average daily trips from the highway system. Although pedestrian and bicycle improvements are not permissible within the Interstate Highway layout, pedestrian access improvements to the ARTC are also proposed. The net effect of the project will be an improvement in regional mobility and increased mode choice. The project is consistent with the state transportation policy of providing remediation of existing problems before adding new capacity. Although the recommended alternatives include providing 2-lane interchange ramps where possible and extending the northbound fourth lane on Route 128 to remove the existing bottleneck that causes backups through the interchange, these improvements address shortfalls in the interchange area; not new capacity improvements in the region. In addition, the alternatives recommended for envirofunrental analysis represent context-sensitive solutions which minimize impacts on the abutting neighborhoods and business areas. These alternatives were developed in close cooperation with an Interchange Task Force of residents, local business interests, municipal officials and state legislators to achieve context. sensitive design. Page 15 of 19 8/31/07 ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) :ENERGY SECTION 1. Thresholds/ Permits A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to energy (see 301 CMR 11.03(7))? _ Yes X No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: B. Does the project require any state permits related to energy? _ Yes X No; if yes, specify which permit: C. If you answered "No" to. both questions A and B, proceed to the Air Quality Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Energy Section below. 11. Impacts and Permits , A. Describe existing and proposed energy generation and transmission facilities at the project site: Existing Chanae Total Capacity of electric generating facility (megawatts) Length of fuel line (in miles) Length of transmission lines (in miles) Capacity of transmission lines (in kilovolts). . B. If the project involves construction or expansion of an electridgenerating facility, what are 1. the facility's current and proposed fuel source(s)? 2.. the facility's,current and proposed cooling source(s)? C. If the project involves construction of an electrical transmission line, will it be located on a new, unused, or abandoned right of way?_ Yes _ No; if yes, please describe: D. Describe the project's other impacts on energy facilities and services: III. Consistency Describe the project's consistency with state, municipal, regional, and federal plans and policies for enhancing energy facilities and services: AIR QUALITY SECTION 1. Thresholds- A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to air quality (see 301 CMR 11.03(8))? _ Yes X No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: . B. Does the project require any state permits related to air quality? _Yes X No; if yes, specify which permit: No stationary source is involved in the project; however conformity to the State Implementation Plan is required, and this determination will be made in the context of the Regional Transportation Planning process through the Boston MPO in coordination with DEP and EPA. C. If you answered. "No" to both questions A and B, proceed to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Air Quality Section below. 11. Impacts and Permits A. Does the project involve construction or modification of a major stationary source (see 310 CMR 7.00, Appendix A)?_ Yes _ No; if yes, describe existing and proposed emissions (in tons per day) of: . Page 16 of 19 8/31/07 0 ENF: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) Existina Chanae Total Particulate matter Carbon monoxide Sulfur dioxide Volatile organic compounds Oxides of nitrogen Lead Any hazardous air pollutant Carbon dioxide B. Describe the project's other impacts on air resources and air quality, including noise impacts: III. Consistency A. Describe the project's. consistency with the State Implementation Plan: B. Describe measures that the proponent will take to comply with other federal, state, regional, and local plans and policies related to air resources and air quality: SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SECTION 1. Thresholds / Permits A. Will the project meet or exceed any review thresholds related to solid or hazardous waste (see 301 CMR 11.03(9))? Yes & No; if yes, specify, in quantitative terms: B. Does the project require any state permits related to solid and hazardous waste? Yes X No; if yes, specify which permit: No disturbance of known areas of hazardous waste are anticipated; standard MassHighway procedures will be used to confirm this as design and construction proceed. Demolition debris from the existing ramps that are to be altered or removed will be disposed on in conformance with standard MassHighway procedures. C. If you answered "No" to both questions A and B, proceed to the Historical and Archaeological Resources Section. If you answered "Yes" to either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Section below. II. Impacts and Permits A. Is there any current or proposed facility at the project site for the storage, treatment, processing, combustion or disposal of solid waste? . Yes No; if yes, what is the volume (in tons per day) of the capacity: Existina Change Total Storage Treatment, processing Combustion Disposal B. Is there any current or proposed facility at the project site for the storage, recycling, treatment or disposal of hazardous waste? , Yes ` No; if yes, what is the volume (in tons or gallons per day) of the capacity: Existinq Chanae 'Total Storage Recycling Treatment Disposal Page 17 of 19 8/31/07 ~ 6~, P ENF; 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) C. If the project will generate solid waste (for example, during demolition or construction), describe alternatives considered for re-use, recycling, and disposal: D. If the project involves demolition, do any buildings to be demolished contain asbestos? _ Yes _ No E. Describe the project's other solid and hazardous waste impacts (including indirect impacts): .III. Consistency--Describe measures that the proponent will take to comply with the State Solid Waste Master Plan: HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES SECTION 1. Thresholds / Impacts A. Is any part of the project site a historic structure, or a structure within ',a historic district, in either case listed in the State Register of Historic Places or the Inventory of Historic and Archaeological Assets of the Commonwealth? . Yes X No; if yes, does the project involve the demolition of all or any exterior part of such historic structure? _ Yes _ No; if yes, please describe: MassHighway's Cultural Resources Unit (CRU).staff, in consultation with staff of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, will evaluate the project for historic and archaeological impacts under the terms of its amended Section 106 Programmatic Agreement. B. Is any part of the project site an archaeological site listed in the State Register of Historic Places or the Inventory of Historic and Archaeological Assets of the Commonwealth? Yes X No; if yes, does the project involve the destruction of all or any part of such archaeological site? _ Yes _ No; if yes, please describe: MassHighway's Cultural Resources.Unit (CRU) staff, in consultation with staff of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, will evaluate the project for historic and archaeological impacts under the terms of its amended Section 106 Programmatic Agreement. C. If you answered "No" to all parts of both questions A and B, proceed to the Attachments and Certifications Sections. If you answered "Yes" to anv part of either question A or question B, fill out the remainder of the Historical and Archaeological Resources Section below. D. Have you consulted with the Massachusetts Historical Commission? _ Yes _ No; if yes, attach correspondence E. Describe and assess the project's other impacts, direct and indirect, on listed or inventoried historical and archaeological resources: II. Consistency Describe measures that the proponent will take to comply with federal, state, regional, and local plans and policies related to preserving historical and archaeological resources: Page 18 of 19 8/31/07 V_ ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project (continued) ATTACHMENTS: 1.. Plan, at an appropriate scale, of existing conditions of the project site and its immediate context, showing all known structures,, roadways and parking lots, rail rights-of way, wetlands and water bodies, wooded areas, farmland, steep slopes, public open spaces, and major utilities (see Existing Conditions Plan, and #5, figures in Chapters 1 and 2). 2. Plan of proposed conditions upon completion of project (if construction of the project is proposed to be phased, there should be a site plan showing conditions upon the completion of each phase). See #5, Executive Summary, and Chapter 4, Recommendations. 3. Original U.S.G.S. map or good quality color copy (8 % x 11 inches or larger) indicating the project location and boundaries (see Locus Map). 4 'List of all agencies and persons to whom the proponent circulated the ENF, in accordance with 301 CMR 11.16(2) (see ENF Distribution List). 5. Other: Expanded Project Narrative: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Study Final Report (June 2007) CERTIFICATIONS: 1. The Public Notice of Environmental Review has been/will be published in the following newspapers in accordance with 301 CMR 11.15(1): Woburn Daily Times Chronicle Reading Chronicle Stoneham Sun Wakefield Observer 6_~Z?l xv, llvlo"7 ~Pl li Week of September 2, 2007 Week of September 2, 2007 Week of September 2, 2007 Week of September 2, 2007 2. This form has b n circulated to Agencies and Persons in accordance with 301 CMR 11.16(2). .Date .1 uisa PaiewonskY, Comm' loner Massa husetts Highway t?e/partment Date Signature of Responsible Officer Date ~r SignatuL of person pre ring or Proponent ENF (if different from above) Kevin Walsh, Acting Director of Env. Services Bob Frev. Manaaer of Statewide Plannina Name (print or type) Name (print or type) Firm/Agency MassHighway Firm/Agency EOT Planninq Street 10 Park Plaza. Room 4260 Street 10 Park .Plaza. Room 4150 Municipality/State/Zip - Boston, MA 02116 Municipality/State/Zip Boston, MA 021.16 8/31/07 Phone (617) 973-7529 Phone (617) 973-7449 Page 19 of 19 a3 ~a ENF DISTRIBUTION: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project Two Full Copies, One Copy of First Five Pages, Including Project Description: • Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Attn: MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 One Copy: • Executive Office of Environmental Affairs - Policy Director Undersecretary for Policy 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 • Department of Environmental Protection - Boston Office Commissioner's Office One Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 • DEP/Northeastern Regional Office Attn: MEPA Coordinator 2058 Lowell Street Wilmington, MA 01887 • Executive Office of Transportation Attn: Environmental Reviewer 10 Park Plaza, Room 3170 Boston, MA 02116 • Massachusetts Highway Department Public/Private Development Unit 10 Park Plaza, Room 4150 Boston, MA 02116 • Massachusetts Highway Department - District 4 Attn: MEPA Coordinator 519 Appleton Street Arlington, MA 02174 • Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission Attn: MEPA Coordinator 10 Park Plaza, Room 3510 Boston, MA 02116 • Massachusetts Historical Commission The Massachusetts Archives Building 220 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 V" Page 1 of 5 8/31/07 ENF DISTRIBUTION: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project • Metropolitan Area Planning Council Attn: Jim Gallagher 60 Temple Place, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02111 • Reading Board of Selectman Attn: Peter Hechenbleikner 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 • Reading Planning Department Attn: Carol Kowalski 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 • Reading Conservation Commission Attn: Fran Fink 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 • Reading Health Department Attn: Jane Fiore 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 • . Woburn City Council Attn: William Campbell, Clerk of the Council City Hall -10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 • Woburn Planning Department Attn: Ed Tarallo City Hall -10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 • Woburn Conservation Commission Attn: Theresa Murphy City Hall -10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 • Woburn Board of Health Attn: John Fralick City Hall -10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 • Stoneham Board of Selectman Attn: Muriel Doherty, Office Manager 35 Central Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Page 2 of 5 8/31/07 a,S ENF DISTRIBUTION: I-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project • Stoneham Planning Board Attn: Phyllis Medeiros 35 Central Street Stoneham, MA 02180 • Stoneham Conservation Commission Attn: Sylvia Lynch 35 Central Street Stoneham, MA 02180 • Stoneham Board of Health Attn: 'Robert Bracey 35 Central Street, Basement Level Stoneham, MA 02180 • Wakefield Board of Selectmen Attn: Thomas Butler 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 • Wakefield Planning Department Attn: Paul Reavis 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 • Wakefield Conservation Commission Attn: Rebecca Davis, Conservation Agent 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 • Wakefield Board of Health Attn: Peter Gray 1 Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 • Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Attn: MEPA Reviewer 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581 • Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Attn: MEPA Reviewer Charlestown Navy Yard, 100 First Ave. Boston, MA 02129 • Massachusetts Department of Public Health Attn: MEPA Reviewer 250 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108-4619 UP Page 3 of 5 8/31/07 ENF DISTRIBUTION: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project • MBTA Attn: MEPA Coordinator 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3910 Boston, MA 02116 • US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: MEPA Reviewer 696 Virginia Road Concord, MA 01742-2751 • Interchange Task Force (ITF) members as follows (additional ITF members included in list above): Note: residential addresses omitted for privacy reasons Sen. Richard Tisei Camille Anthony Mayor Thomas McLaughlin State House, Room 313. Reading Selectman City of Woburn Boston, MA 02133 16 Lowell Street 10 Common Street Reading, MA 01867 Woburn, MA 01801 4th Middlesex District Senate Rick Schubert Jay Corey Office (fmr.. Robert Havern) Reading Selectman Woburn City Engineer State House Room 513 16 Lowell Street 10 Common Street Boston, MA 02133 Reading, MA 01867 Woburn, MA 01801 Rep. Patrick Natale Jonathan Barnes Dennis Clarke State House Room 167 Reading Plan Eco Devlp Comm. Cummings. Properties Boston, MA 02133 16 Lowell Street 200 West Cummings Park Reading, MA 01867 Woburn, MA 01801-6396 Rep. Michael E. Festa Joe DiBlasi Paul Meaney State House Room 473F Reading North R Chamber of C Woburn Business Association Boston, MA 02133 PO Box 771 P.O. Box 3057 Reading, MA 01867 Woburn, MA.01888-1857 Rep. Paul C. Casey David Ragucci Eileen Hamblin State House Room 236 Town of Stoneham Eastern Middlesex Realtors Boston, MA 02133 35 Central Street 70 Main Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Reading, MA 01867 Rep. Bradley H. Jones Robert Grover Richard Stinson State House Room 124 Stoneham Public Works Wakefield Public Works Boston, MA 02133 16 Pine Street 1 Lafayette Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Wakefield, MA 01880 Josh Grzegorzewski Craig Leiner Dan Sullivan Federal Highway Administration MassPort Mass. Motor Transportation 55 Broadway, 10th Floor 1 Harborside Drive 10 Liberty Square, 5th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 East Boston, MA 02128 Boston, MA 02116 Andrew Motter MassR/DES Joe Cosgrove Federal Transit Administration Attn: Jennifer Doyle MBTA Director of Planning 55 Broadway, 10th Floor 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2180 10 Park Plaza, Suite 5750 ` Cambridge, MA 02142 Boston, MA 02116 Boston, MA 02116 Page 4 of 5 8/31/07 J ENF DISTRIBUTION: 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project Maureen Rogers Art Kinsman Bill Webster North Suburban Massachusetts Southern New England THAG Chamber of Commerce Automobile Association Reading, Woburn, and Stoneham 3 Baldwin Green Common 900 Hingham Street Woburn, MA 01801 Rockland, MA 02370 George Katsoufis Paul Medeiros Suzanne Smith ITF Citizen Rep. ITF Citizen Rep. ITF Citizen Rep. Reading Woburn Stoneham Jeff Everson Darlene Bruen Tony Kennedy PRESERVE City Councilor Former Selectman Reading Woburn Stoneham Page 5 of 5 8/31/07 ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project Expanded, Project Narrative The following Expanded Project Narrative is the 1-9311-95 Interchange Transportation Study Final Report (June 2007). The report describes the process through which the problems at the existing interchange were defined, the goals and objectives established to address the problems, the development and evaluation of highway and non-highway alternatives, and the resulting recommendations. Section 4.1 of this report describes the two highway alternatives recommended for refinement and environmental analysis. Section 4.2 describes recommended transit and TDM actions. Section 4.3 discusses recommendations for project development phases following the planning study, including the present environmental phase involving preliminary engineering and a coordinated analysis involving the Federal Highway Administration, MassHighway and the MBTA. Further information regarding this study, including meeting summaries, public presentations, and numerous study documents, is available on the study web site: www.9395info.com a The I-93/1-95 Interchange Z , Transportation Study Working Together for an Improved Interchange For Updated Study Information: www.9395infoxom s UCCUT IVN6O OFMT.. F T.A. C #iHIGHW/IY OT@ANS.FOfITATION n~LOGI68ergorGmup,Na ' 3D' Z. \ K ' t, j:.•-^},_";~ Kill S:fj'ij' r ' tr~ r^t' ,t t .~Ct~i n ~,✓1„It i v;,Ihen., . Wilmington 1y t • % t , 1 Exit 46 f ,u Anderson 1. ~ rr RTC L Ex 37\C,,;,-P,- 7,. ~ j 'dd hB bane r heading, EA/ 39 ' .Ca.O~ I+dCr ~ °'I It~' ~ 9 A C-ti' v , , ,Na`. n r 1 t. y Nil1 t;„ .t•v J 1'. rc YW s. 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HOYT TOWN CLERK 89 Oakland Road READING, MASS Reading, MA 01867 1001 SEP - q: (781) 779-1159 Town Clerk September 6, 2007 Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 To Wbom It May Concern: In that new obligations and scheduling conflicts will prevent me from attending Northern Area Greenway meetings, please accept my resignation as Member effective immediately. Sincerely yours, CjC~~„ C~ . GL. C:2n A. Hoyt t /C To: The Daily Times Chronicle - readingchronicle@comcast.net The Reading Advocate - reading@enc.com Representative Patrick Natale - rep.patriclcnatale@hou.state.ma.us Reading Selectpersons From: Rosemarie DeBenedetto 74 Haystack Road, Reading, Mass. 781-944-2695 mamadetto i ,vahoo.com Date: September 07, 2007 Regarding: Addison Wesley and 80-100 Main Street, Reading, Mass. Let's all put blindfolds on so we won't see existing "passerby traffic" on the southern end of Route #28, Reading as drivers weave in and out of the thirty or so businesses presently located from the intersection of Summer Avenue to the Route #128 highway. In a Daily Times Chronicle article dated August 31, 2007, "expert" Engineer Mr. Cramer, speaking on the applicant's behalf, conducted his "expert" traffic study and DID NOT INCLUDE THE EXISTING PASSERBY TRAFFIC FLOW!!!, Does this decision indicate any common sense? Could it possibly be that passerby traffic was not considered to color the data in a favorable light for the developer's proposal? Our blindfolds will enable the town decision makers, developers, attorneys and traffic "experts" to push through both the Addison Wesley proposal and the "PUD" plans for 80-100 Main Street thereby creating a daily congested, dangerous, nightmare traffic jam. Regarding 40R reimbursement for the Addison Wesley Development THE REIMBURSEMENT MONEY DOES NOT EXIST!!! , Need we say more? Ted Tye and Scott Weiss dangle this carrot in fiont of our selectmen at each meeting. Because we are one of the many cash starved towns/cities in Mass., the selectmen seem ready to jump on the bandwagon for these two proposals. The Addison Weslev proposal may generate: • Possibly two cars for each of the 200 apartments 400 cars • Two or more cars for the 20 townhouses 250 cars • Possibly two cars for the 140 units of senior housing 280 cars • Unknown number of vehicles for the office space / retail area Unknown 80 -100 Main Street proposal may generate: • A restaurant that seats 100 guests 50+ cars • Tenant businesses Unknown The "experts" would have you believe that this added vehicle traffic will be solved with iust the timing of the traffic li2hts...or, are they just protecting their paychecks by presenting data that favors the developer(s) and leaves us with daily, dangerous traffic congestion. The consequences of these near future decisions could be catastrophic for the southern section of Route #28, Reading, Mass. In my opinion, proposals for both of these areas should go back to square one because the potentially increased traffic congestion will be dangerous for evervone drivinL through that area. L(c V ig4r O ]DEPTM, T OF p VS M August 28, 20070 e v NOTICE OF FILING AND PUBLIC HEARING r D.P.U. 07-69 AUG Lod 2007 Petition of KeySpan Energy Delivery New .England for Approval of its Market'_ ' TransformationlEnergy'Efficiency Programs. On. August 7, 2007, KeySpan Energy Delivery New England ("KeySpan" or ."Company") submitted its annual energy efficiency compliance filing to the Department of. Public Utilities ("Department") pursuant to KevSnan Enerav Deliverv New England, D.T.E. 02-31 (2002), which detailed KeySpan's demand side management ("DS1VI") and market transformation programs for the five-year period from May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2007. On April 2, 2007, the Department granted the Company's request for a six-month extension of the Company's five-year plan through October 31, 2007. KeySpan's compliance filing includes a petition for Department approval of its final budget, its energy efficiency performance summary, and' its performance-based incentive calculations for the period May 1, 2007 through October 31, 2007 ("Filing"). The Department will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Company's Filing. The hearing will take place on October 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Department's, offices, One South Station - 2nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. A procedural conference will take -place immediately following the public hearing. Any person who desires to comment may do so at the time, and place noted above or submit written comments to the Department not later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on October 10,. 2007. Any person who desires to participate in the evidentiary phase' of this proceeding must file a written petition for leave to intervene with the Department not later than the close of business on October 4, 2006.. A petition for leave to intervene must satisfy the timing and substantive requirements of 220 C.M.R. § 1.03. Receipt by the Department, not mailing, constitutes filing and determines whether a petition has been timely filed. A petition filed late maybe disallowed as untimely, unless good cause is shown for waiver under 220 C.M.R. § 1.01(4). To be allowed, a petition under 220 C.M.R. 1.03(1) must satisfy the standing requirements of G.L. c. 30A, § 10. An original and three (3) copies of all written comments or petitions to intervene must be filed with Mary L. Cottrell, Secretary, Department-of Public Utilities - One South Station - 8~ D RU. 07-69 Page 2 2nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 not later than the close of business on the dates noted above: One copy of all written comments or petitions to intervene should also be sent to the Company's attorney, Patricia Crowe, Esq. KeySpan Energy Delivery, 52 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451. A copy of the Filing is on file at the Department's offices, One South Station, Boston, Massachusetts for public view during normal business hours. Copies are also on file for public view at KeySpan Energy Delivery, 52 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451 Any person desiring further information regarding the Company's Filing should contact counsel for the Company, Patricia Crowe, Esq, at (781) 466-5131. Any person desiring further information regarding this notice should contact Sheila Renner, Hearing Officer, Department of Public Utilities, at (617) 305-3500. All documents also should be submitted to the Department in electronic format using one of the following methods: (1) by e-mail attachment to dnu.eflinaCa)state:ma.us and Sheila. Renner(&state..ma.us. or (2) on a 3.5" disk or CD-ROM. 'The text of the e-mail, disk label; or CD-ROM must specify: (1) the docket number of the proceeding, (2) name of the person or company submitting the filing, and (3) a brief descriptive title of the document. The electronic filing should also include the name, title and telephone number of a person to contact in the event of questions about the filing. Text responses should be created in. either .Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, or Adobe Acrobat. Data or spreadsheet responses should be compatible with Microsoft Excel. The Department is unable to accept. scanned files (including scanned "pdf" files) at this time. All documents submitted in electronic format Will. be posted on. the Department's website: httn://www.mass.aov/dim. Y Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-6616 Fax (781) 942-9071 . ~ / C ~c'- AGENDA Reading Conservation Commission Meeting Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 12, 2007 7:00 Old/New Business 7:20 Public Hearing, Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation, Santor Realty Trust, 1349 Main Street, DEP 270-512, RGB 2007-23 7:30 Public Hearing, Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation, Brian Murphy, 97 Van Norden Road, DEP 270-511, RGB 2007-24 7:40 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, 105 Lilah Lane, John and Lori Burke, DEP 270-514, RGB 2007-26 - swimming pool 7:50 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, William Maheris, 565 Haverhill, RGB 2007-27 - Patio, fences, driveway, and landscaping 8:00 Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Applicability, Geno Peluso, 60 Beaver Road, RGB 2007-29 8:10 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Bernard Balser, 71 Tennyson Road, DEP 270-501, RGB 2007-10, pool, shed, driveway 8:20 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Reading Memorial High School, Patrick Schettini, Supt., Town of Reading School Building Committee, DEP 270-504, RGB 2007-14, light poles at football field 8:30 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Joseph Kelway, 281 Main Street, DEP 270-513, RGB 2007-28 - Excavation and sampling to assess hazardous waste characteristics 8:40 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, 128 Sales, Inc., 88 and 98 Walkers Brook Drive, DEP 270-489, RGB 2006-39 - Auto service building, drainage systems 8:50 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Gary Buonarosa, 287 Lowell Street, RGB 2007-30, addition, decks, landscaping Old/New Business: 445 Pearl Street - Response to Enforcement Order • 84 Eastway - Issue Enforcement Order • 25 Walkers Brook Drive, DEP 270-470, RGB 2005-51 - Request for Occupancy • 26R Summer Avenue, DEP 270-454, RGB 2005-27 - Draft Conservation Restriction • 107 Walnut Street, DEP 270-430, RGB 2004-14 - Violation Notice 39 Walkers Brook Drive, DEP 270-494, RGB 2006-47 - Revised site plans for approval. • 1 General Way, DEP 270-428, RGB 2004-22- As-built plans for roof drains, detention basin and forebay. Request for Extension Permit 8~ • Maplewood Village, DEP 270-402, RGB 2003-28 and DEP 270-423, RGB 2004-13 - As-built site plans and request for Certificate of Compliance • Archstone, West Street, DEP 270-412, RGB 2003-46 - As-built site plans and request for Certificate of Compliance • 46 Glenmere Circle, DEP 270-477, RGB 2006-17 - Request for Certificate of Compliance and bond release • Mill Street Bridge - Request for stream gage installation • Benjamin Lane, DEP 270-466, RGB 2005-49 - Pre-construction documents for approval • Reading Memorial High School, DEP 270-416, RGB 2003-51 -Response to Enforcement Order and status of work. • Transfer from Wetland Fee Fund to Annual Budget • 1481 Main Street - Dedication plans • Site Visit Reports • Minor Projects: 87 Oak (tree cutting), 236 Grove (tree cutting) • other... (This agenda is prepared in advance and may not list all items for the meeting.) B¢y Notes to Commission. September 6, 2007 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL LATE ON FRIDAY FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES IN SITE VISITS SITE VISITS - Begin at 6: 00 PM on MONDAY, September 10 at: 107 Walnut Road - Has restoration area west and south of pond been planted? Are bounds installed? (see enclosed letter) Archstone - Ready for certificate of Compliance? Stable? Clean? Good plants in detention basins? Roof drains and area drains clear? Pavement sloped to convey water into catch basins? 46 Glenmere - Did they stop mowing within 5 feet of stream bank and plant 10 new shrubs to restore this as ZNV? Did they set bounds at edge of ZNV? Is rest of site stable? Is addition per plan (enclosed)? Do you want an as-built plan? 25 Walkers Brook - Ready for Occupancy? Are all non paved areas graded, loamed, seeded, stable? Any erosion barriers still needed? Flood storage area graded to allow flow? Detention pond clear? Roof drains connected? Any access issues for customers? All debris removed? Maplewood - Ready for certificate of Compliance? (Similar to Archstone) 287 Lowell -Check BVW delineation, proposed work areas. Is owner mowing per limits set last year? There is a long history and I will send email comments. 97 Van Norden - I am visiting later today and will email to let you know whether we changed any flags. If not, skip this one. 60 Beaver- Check BVW boundaries and work area, any unusual site conditions? 84 Eastwav -check blue wetland flags, filled area for Enforcement Order. Owner needs direction to remove fill and restore Buffer Zone/BVW. Check your email for draft Enf. Order. 1349 Main- - I am visiting later today and will email to let you know whether we changed any flags. If not, skip this one. 105 Lilah- Check revised BVW boundaries. See below. HEARINGS 1349 Main -see above. 97 Van Norden - see above. 105 Lilah - Checked BVW today with Alison McKay. Flags 5-10 okay, but moved 1-4 much closer to house. Expect revised site plans, possible reconfiguration of proposed pool. 565 Haverhill - Inspected 9/5. They had Hayes Engineering mark the ZNV boundary with pink flagged stakes. Revised site plan enclosed - goals: to keep patio and fence out of ZNV, to remove fill placed near trees in ZNV, to level patio, to restore native plants to ZNV, to remove gravel spread in ZNV on Tim's lot to expand parking behind house, etc. 60 Beaver - Have not reviewed yet. 71 Tennyson Road - Nothing new has come in. Reading Memorial High School - Nothing new. 281 Main - Watch your email for draft OOC. 88-98 Walkers Brook - Met with engineers today. Need additional information, drainage calcs, etc. Check your email for memo. Expect to open hearing 9/12, get your comments and public comments, then continue. They also have a meeting with DEP landfill people on 9/19 and are not at a final design with them yet. And MHD has said no to the landscaping plan that CPDC required out front, so that must be resolved. And Wakefield Cons Com has apparently already closed their hearing. I will contact their agent for more information. 287 Lowell - Check your email. There is a long history including removal of a lot of trees and extension of lawn into BVW. Site plans carefully avoid the "BVW" label. OLD/NEW BUSINESS • 445 Pearl Street - Planting plan due. • 84 Eastway - See above. • 25 Walkers Brook - See above • 26R Summer Avenue - Lisa has sent another revision and I will review soon. • 107 Walnut - See enclosed letter. • 39 Walkers Brook - See new enclosed materials. e 1 General Way, Maplewood, Archstone - Will review. • 46 Glenmere - see above. • Mill Street Bridge - See enclosed request for stream gage installation • Benjamin -have not heard from developer since last meeting • Reading Memorial High School - same old same old.... • Transfer from Wetland Fee Fund to Annual Budget - $6000 needed/ • 1481 Main Street - See enclosed memo. • Minor Projects: 87 Oak (tree cutting), 236 Grove (tree cutting) Both are routine.. MISC. Peter Sanborn Place - I met with Town Manager, Town Planner, Town Counsel and PSP reps on 8/24. General consensus that the Conservation Restriction on the developed part of the site has no "conservation value" and was an odd way to address the ZBA's limits on height of building and number of units. Town Counsel to find out all steps needed to revise or remove the CR. Needs to go on November Town Meeting warrant and be voted by Cons Com, BOS, ZBA. PSP will file new Comp Permit application with ZBA and new NOI with Cons Com for proposed work in near future. Will retain the other CR on the undeveloped part of the site. As mitigation, PSP will consider public trail access over their land. 19 Zachary - Reviewed Chris Latham's draft restrictive covenant with Town Counsel and identified a number of problems. She has revised and sent back to me today. I have emailed comments on her revision and expect some more revisions and review between the two of us before we send it to Chris Latham. Hope that we can all agree on a "final" version soon and then bring it to you. ~ gall ENF: I-93/1-95 Interchange Hechenblelkner, Peter Page 1 of 1 Li(C ~C_( From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [Bob. Frey@state.ma.usj Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 3:06 PM To: Corey, John; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen, Darlene; Casey, Paul; Clarke, Dennis; Cosgrove, Joe; DiBlasi, Joe; Doyle, Jennifer; Everson, Jeff; Festa, Mike; Gallagher, Jim; Grover, Robert; Grzegorzewski, Josh; Hamblin, Eileen; Havern, Robert; Jones, Bradley; Katsoufis, George; Kennedy, Anthony; Kinsman, Art; Leiner, Craig; Mayo, Rich; McLaughlin, Tom; Meaney, Paul; Medeiros, Paul; Molter, Andy; Natale, Patrick; Ragucci, David; Rogers, Maureen A.; Schmiedl, Elliot; Smith, Suzanne; Stinson, Richard;. Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster, Bill Cc: Blaustein, Joan; Chong, Michael; Cooke, Don; Crupi, Andrea (SEN); DiSarcina, Tony; Draisen, Mark (MAPC); Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); Harwood, Tracey (Mayor McLaughlin); Town Manager; Janikula, Tom; Martel, Justin (HOU); McKinnon, Anne; McLaughlin, Thomas; McVann, John; Medeiros, Paul (work); O'Rourke, Carmen (HOU); Purdy, Jim; Pyke, Keri; Schwartz, Bill; Stein, Kathy; Tafoya, Ben; VanMagness, Frederick (HOU) Subject: ENF: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Hello Task Force Members and Others: This message is to inform you that today the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) for the 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project, based on our completed 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Study, was submitted to the MEPA Unit of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA). As you all know by now, the ENF is the next step in the process of moving forward with the recommendations from our planning study. • A copy of the ENF was mailed out today to all Task Force members. • Public notice of this document will appear in next week's local papers (Reading Chronicle, Woburn Daily Times Chronicle, Stoneham Sun, Wakefield Observer) on September 5th or 6th. • Information regarding the ENF, as well as the actual document, will be posted on www.9395info.com next week. • Notice will also appear in the state's September 10th edition of the Environmental Monitor. Stay tuned for more information next week regarding the ENF and next steps in the process. Afterwards, please let me know if you have any questions. I hope you have enjoyed the summer - I look forward to working with you all again this fall. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend I Thanks, Bob Bob Frey Manager of Statewide Planning Office of Transportation Planning Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (617) 973-7449 bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us 8/31/2007 t / C 9,~~ Hechenblefter, Peter From: Sally Hoyt [sallyhoyt@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 10:13 AM To: Town Manager Cc: sallyhoyt@hotmail.com Subject: RE: Meeting with Board of Selectmen Dear Peter, and Members of the Reading Board of Selectmen, Richard Ramponi and I sincerely thank you for the opportunity to present our concerns regarding the office of Constables before you and the Board of Selectmen. And, we appreciate the time afforded us. It was important to personally review with you the three Constables bills which would adversely affect the office of constable in the communities across the Commonwealth. We realize that you have concerns with respect to a listing of constables statewide, and wish to assure you that such a bill exists. It is House No. 3573, and will create a central Registry of Constables with the Secretary of State's office. Once it has passed the legislature, and is signed by the Governor, each of the 351 communities statewide will forward its listing of bonded constables to the Secretary of State and create the statewide listing. There is no doubt in our minds that this bill will become law. We trust this information will assist you in your concerns with respect to having a central listing of constables. The Massachusetts Bay Constables Association has actively supported H.3573, and we are currently involved in its passage. There are so many individuals out there posing as bonded constables and serving court documents illegally. This central listing of constables will expose them. Again, our sincere thanks and appreciation for your time and support. Sincerely, Sally M. Hoyt Constable of Reading and Richard E. Ramponi President Mass. Bay Constables Association, Inc. Get a FREE small business Web site and more from Microsoft@ Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0930003811mrt/direct/01/ 1 93/95 ENF now on-line Page 1 of 2 c ` G S Hechenblefter, Peter From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [Bob. Frey@state.ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 3:28 PM To: Corey, John; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen, Darlene; Casey, Paul; Clarke, Dennis; Cosgrove, Joe; DiBlasi, Joe; Doyle, Jennifer; Everson, Jeff; Festa, Mike; Gallagher, Jim; Grover, Robert; Grzegorzewski, Josh; Hamblin, Eileen; Havern, Robert; Jones, Bradley; Katsoufis, George; Kennedy, Anthony; Kinsman, Art; Leiner, Craig; Mayo, Rich; McLaughlin, Tom; Meaney, Paul; Medeiros, Paul; Molter, Andy; Natale, Patrick; Ragucci, David; Rogers, Maureen A.; Schmiedl, Elliot; Smith, Suzanne; Stinson, Richard; Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster, Bill Cc: Blaustein, Joan; Chong, Michael; Cooke, Don; Crupi, Andrea (SEN); DiSarcina, Tony; Draisen, Mark (MAPC); Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); Harwood, Tracey (Mayor McLaughlin); Town Manager; Janikula, Tom; Martel, Justin (HOU); McKinnon, Anne; McLaughlin, Thomas; . McVann, John; Medeiros, Paul (work); O'Rourke, Carmen (HOU); Purdy, Jim; Pyke, Keri; Schwartz, Bill; Stein, Kathy; Tafoya, Ben; VanMagness, Frederick (HOU) Subject: 93/95 ENF now on-line Hello Again Task Force Members and Others: Today the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) for the 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project was posted to the www.9395info.com web site (follow the link on the home page). Many of you should have received a printed copy in the mail by now. EOT and MassHighway submitted this ENF to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office of the Commonwealth. The MEPA Office conducts environmental impact reviews of certain projects requiring state agency action. During the month of September, MEPA will review this ENF to officially determine whether this "project" (the collective recommendations of the planning study, both highway and non-highway) will require an. Environmental Impact Report (EIR). It is a certainty that an EIR will be needed, because the project involves widening a roadway by one or more travel lanes for at least 2 miles, which requires a mandatory EIR per CMR 11.03(6)(a)l.a. The MEPA office is accepting comments on this project through October 1, 2007. As in the past with the planning study, there will be plenty of future opportunities for public comment on any aspect of this project, including public meetings leading up to and during the study for the EIR. Task Force members and the general public will be informed of the dates of these meetings once they have been scheduled. Public notice of this document should be listed in today's local papers (Reading Chronicle, Woburn Daily Times Chronicle, Stoneham Sun, Wakefield Observer) Notice will also appear in the state's September 10th edition of the Environmental Monitor. I will keep you posted on the status of the environmental review and next steps. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks, Bob Bob Frey Manager of Statewide Planning . Office of Transportation Planning Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (617) 973-7449 9/6/2007 93/95 ENF now on-line Page 2 of 2 bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us From: Frey, Bob (EOT) Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 3:06 PM To: ' Corey, John'; ' Schubert, Rick; 'Anthony, Camille'; 'Barnes, Jonathan'; 'Bruen, Darlene'; 'Casey, Paul'; 'Clarke, Dennis'; 'Cosgrove, Joe; 'DiBlasi, Joe; 'Doyle, Jennifer'; 'Everson, Jeff; Testa, Mike'; 'Gallagher, Jim'; 'Grover, Robert'; 'Grzegorzewski, Josh'; 'Hamblin, Eileen'; 'Havern, Robert; 'Jones, Bradley'; 'Katsoufis, George'; 'Kennedy, Anthony; 'Kinsman, Art'; 'Leiner, Craig'; 'Mayo, Rich'; 'McLaughlin, Tom'; 'Meaney, Paul'; 'Medeiros, Paul'; 'hotter, Andy; 'Natale, Patrick'; 'Ragucci, David'; 'Rogers, Maureen A.'; 'Schmiedl, Elliot'; 'Smith, Suzanne'; 'Stinson, Richard'; 'Sullivan, Dan'; Tarallo, Ed'; "nisei, Richard'; 'Webster, Bill' Cc: 'Blaustein, Joan'; 'Chong, Michael'; 'Cooke, Don'; 'Crupi, Andrea (SEN)'; 'DiSarcina, Tony'; Draisen, Mark (MAPC); Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); 'Harwood, Tracey (Mayor McLaughlin)'; 'Hechenblikner, Peter'; 'Janikula, Tom'; Martel, Justin (HOU); 'McKinnon, Anne'; 'McLaughlin, Thomas'; 'McVann, John'; 'Medeiros, Paul (work)'; O'Rourke, Carmen (HOU); 'Purdy, Jim'; Tyke, Keri; 'Schwartz, Bill'; 'Stein, Kathy'; Tafoya, Ben'; VanMagness, Frederick (HOU) Subject: ENF: I-93/I-95 Interchange Hello Task Force Members and Others: This message is to inform you that today the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) for the 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Improvements Project, based on our completed 1-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Study, was submitted to the MEPA Unit of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA). As you all know by now, the ENF is the next step in the process of moving forward with the recommendations from our planning study. o A copy of the ENF was mailed out today to all Task Force members. o Public notice of this document will appear in next week's local papers (Reading Chronicle, Woburn Daily Times Chronicle, Stoneham Sun, Wakefield Observer) on September 5th or 6th. o Information regarding the ENF, as well as the actual document, will be posted on www.9395info.com next week. o Notice will also appear in the state's September 10th edition of the Environmental Monitor. Stay tuned for more information next week regarding the ENF and next steps in the process. Afterwards, please let me know if you have any questions. I hope you have enjoyed the summer - I look forward to working with you all again this fall. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend ! Thanks, Bob Bob Frey Manager of Statewide Planning Office of Transportation Planning Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (617) 973-7449 bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us ~v 9/6/2007 Page 1 of 1 qC ('3p S Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:36 AM To: Iron ron; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Schena, Paula; Burns, Greg Subject: RE: fire dept issue Ron I will ask the Chief to review this matter. Peter 1. Hechenbleikner Town Manager I/c Board of Selectmen From: ron ron [mailto:landiord42003@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 4:57 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: fire dept issue recieving gifts in going out to investagate a complaint fire dept went out to investage a complaint they said they were using the open fire to cools on law says all fires are to be out by 4pm this person has a grill he was not using the grill he was using a open brush fire. and he gave the fire fighters food from his garden. which had nothing to do with the investagation. he should have put that fire out which he did not. recieving anything from anyone out on a investagation is illegal. conflict of interest law Building a website is a piece of calve. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. 9/11/2007 Page 1 of 1 L/C e os Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:57 AM To: Iron ron'; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Cormier, Jim; Schena, Paula Subject: RE: hello I will forward this information tot the Police Chief. Peter 1. Hechenbleikner Town Manager I/c Board of Selectmen From: ron ron [mailto:landlord42003@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 4:31 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: hello i do not want the police dept coming to a house i own on wasington st there are tenants in there .DO NOT BOTHER THE LANDLORD THER E IS NO LANDLORD ON PREMISES. MY ATTORNEY WILL SUE THE POLICE OFFICE AND THE POLICE STATION AND THE TOWN OF READING FOR HASSASMENT I HAVE A LAWYER ALL PAPERS ARE TO BE FORWARD TO HIM ITS DAVID P LIBASSI 321 CENTRE STREET LOWELL MASS 01852 PHONE NO. 1 978-441-9339 THE LANDLORD IS WITH FAMILY IN ITALY. GOOD DAY Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search. 9/11/2007 Page 1 of 2 LlC 3DS Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:20 AM To: 'Joe Dimino' Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike; Jim Cormier; Lee, Michael; Peter Hechenbleikner; Ted McIntire; Zambouras, George Subject: RE: Residents being injured due to potholes on B Street Joe Thanks for your email. I took a look at B Street yesterday. It appears that we have recently patched a pothole on the street. B Street is not on the pavement reconstruction program for a number of years. We do however have very limited funds each year to do a "skim coat" of pavement on streets in Reading using our own work forces. The money available this year has been 100% expended. We will be requesting additional funds this fall for work to be done next spring/summer. The skim coat is not a long term solution to streets like yours - this treatment will last only 5 or so years. However, it would improve the situation. We currently have a large demand for these funds, and will be putting together a prioritized list before Town Meeting meets in the fall. I will say that B Street would benefit from this treatment, but it is certainly not the worst street in Reading. On another note, we all must be aware that streets are built and maintained for motor vehicles, and we should not encourage playing in the street. The street you mention that has been reconstructed I assume is Governors Drive. We had funds paid by Habitat for Humanity to pay for the curbing and pavement of the street, as part of the deal that conveyed the 2 Town owned lots to them for construction of affordable housing. We do try to leverage outside funds wherever possible to help pay for work like this. Thanks for your interest, and hopefully we will get additional funding and be able to do this shorter term treatment to B Street. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager I/c Board of Selectmen From: Joe Dimino [mailto:joe.dimino@clicksoftware.com] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 9:58 AM To: Town Manager Subject: Residents being injured due to potholes on B Street Importance: High Hi Peter, Last week I visited the Highway dept to talk about a pot hole problem on our street. (B Street) They are located on the last half on the street. They mentioned someone would be out to fix it. This did not happen. I spoke with Mike deBrigard today to ask him why this was not fixed as they mentioned last week that they would send someone out. He told me he would send someone out but chances are it would not be fixed. The reason I called is do to the number of injuries the neighborhood kids received this summer as a result of the holes. We have 2 sprained ankles, one severe and caused one month being of the foot, this was my son, who by the way needed to be training for the Reading High team is currently on. The other was the young man across the street and another child who sustained a sprained wrist. He is now on week three on the sprain. The neighborhood also has a 2 year old and a newborn . We watch the mother struggle over holes the road since we have no sidewalks. I cannot imagine what would happen if that I~ Y 9/11/2007 Page 2 of 2 carriage were to tip. Sorry to draw such a vivid picture but we want this street or at least this part of the street fixed. It's not a larger job and the irony of it is we just witnessed a street that was 2 streets over and not one hole in it totally ripped up and repaved. We want this problem fixed immediately before another child is hurt. 1 am happy to get a petition from the residents on the street there are only 5 and frankly they have all agreed already. I realize budgets are tight but we pay taxes too and it would end up costing the town a lot more if this goes uncorrected and another child is injured due to the town for not acting on this. I'm hoping we can resolve this urgent matter Best Regards, Joe Dimino 9/11/2007 A ~ -9 Page 1 of 2 L1G QoS Schena, Paula From: Joe Dimino Doe.dimino@clicksoftware.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 1:44 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike; Cormier, Jim; Lee, Michael; McIntire, Ted; Zambouras, George Subject: RE: Residents being injured due to potholes on B Street Peter, Thanks for the reply. Yes, someone came out and added a patch to a portion. There is a larger hole in from of 10B right at the end I was hoping they could add fill there as that is the main concern. If they can great. I agree kids should not play in the streets. But when you have a dead end street and kids being kids hard to keep them off it. Not sure if you meant we would be on the list for the skim coat next year but of so great! Anyway, we would appreciate any additional patching and hope we can get on the list soon for a street repair. Thanks again Best Regards, Joe Dimino From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us] Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:20 AM To: Joe Dimino Cc: Schena, Paula; Cloonan, Mike; Jim Cormier; Lee, Michael; Peter Hechenbleikner; Ted McIntire; Zambouras, George Subject: RE: Residents being injured due to potholes on B Street Joe Thanks for your email. I took a look at B Street yesterday. It appears that we have recently patched a pothole on the street. B Street is not on the pavement reconstruction program for a number of years. We do however have very limited funds each year to do a "skim coat" of pavement on streets in Reading using our own work forces. The money available this year has been 100% expended. We will be requesting additional funds this fall for work to be done next spring/summer. The skim coat is not a long term solution to streets like yours - this treatment will last only 5 or so years. However, it would improve the situation. We currently have a large demand for these funds, and will be putting together a prioritized list before Town Meeting meets in the fall. I will say that B Street would benefit from this treatment, but it is certainly not the worst street in Reading. On another note, we. all must be aware that streets are built and maintained for motor vehicles,.and we should not encourage playing in the street. The street you mention that has been reconstructed I assume is Governors Drive. We had funds paid by Habitat for Humanity to pay for the curbing and pavement of the street, as part of the deal that conveyed the 2 Town owned lots to them for construction of affordable housing. We do try to leverage outside funds wherever possible to help pay for work like this. Thanks for your interest, and hopefully we will get additional funding and be able to do this shorter term treatment to B Street. Peter I. Hechenbleikner I 9/11/2007 Page 2 of 2 Town Manager 1/c Board of Selectmen From: Joe Dimino [mailto:joe.dimino@clicksoftware.com] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 9:58 AM To: Town Manager Subject: Residents being injured due to potholes on B Street Importance: High Hi Peter, Last week I visited the Highway dept to talk about a pot hole problem on our street. (B Street) They are located on the last half on the street. They mentioned someone would be out to fix it. This did not happen. I spoke with Mike deBrigard today to ask him why this was not fixed as they mentioned last week that they would send someone out. He told me he would send someone out but chances are it would not be fixed. The reason I called is do to the number of injuries the neighborhood kids received this summer as a result of the holes. We have 2 sprained ankles, one severe and caused one month being of the foot, this was my son, who by the way needed to be training for the Reading High team is currently on. The other was the young man across the street and another child who sustained a sprained wrist. He is now on week three on the sprain. The neighborhood also has a 2 year old and a newborn . We watch the mother struggle over holes the road since we have no sidewalks. I cannot imagine what would happen if that carriage were to tip. Sorry to draw such a vivid picture but we want this street or at least this part of the street fixed. It's not a larger job and the irony of it is we just witnessed a street that was 2 streets over and not one hole in it totally ripped up and repaved. We want this problem fixed immediately before another child is hurt. I am happy to get a petition from the residents on the street there are only 5 and frankly they have all agreed already. I realize budgets are tight but we pay taxes too and it would end up costing the town a lot more if this goes uncorrected and another child is injured due to the town for not acting on this. I'm hoping we can resolve this urgent matter Best Regards,. Joe Dimino 9/11/2007 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 20071:33 PM To: 'cnj4@aol.com' Cc: Reading - Selectmen Subject: RE: ENVIRONMENTAL NOTIFICATION FORM: RARE SPECIES HABITS VERSUS HOMES Dear Jeff: 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. If you want to have a personal discussion of the issue with a member of the Board, we hold "office" hours in Reading Town Hall before the first regularly scheduled meeting of each month at 6:30 PM in the first floor conference room. Thank you again. for contacting the Board of Selectmen. Ben Tafoya Secretary . Reading Board of Selectmen From: cnj4@aol.com [mailto:cnj4@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:57 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL NOTIFICATION FORM: RARE SPECIES HABITS VERSUS HOMES Good morning: After reviewing the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) issued by the MA Executive Office of Transportation (EQT), it occurred to me that the subject of noise (i.e., noise barriers) was mentioned prominently. I then counted 17 such references. On the the hand, there was no explicit reference to the goal of avoiding eminent domain. Further there was no discussion about the fact that 40 mile per hour speed ramps are needed to confine a redesigned interchange within the current right of way. Otherwise, an interchange redesign with 55 mile per hour ramps will cause the interchange foot print to encroach upon resident homes. However, the ENF contains a section on Rare Species and their habitats. Apparently, concern for rare species ranks higher than preserving homes. It would, be enormously appreciated if you would call this "lapse" to the attention of the EOT. Regards, Jeff Dr. Jeffrey H. Everson Principal Investigator, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Member: PRESERVE, 193/95 Task Force, 781-944-3632 (home); 781-684-4247 (work); cni4(o)aol.com 6c) S Schena, Paula From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hechenbleikner,, Peter Thursday, September 13, 2007 3:54 PM 'William CARRICK'; Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Meade, Barbara; Nancy-Linn Swain at home; Schena, Paula RE: Atlantic Supermarket Health Statements related to Alcohol I talked to Paul Duffy today. He indicated that I should consider the signs removed. I'm sure I'll be talking to Arnold Rubin tomorrow. Pete 1/c Board of Selectmen -----Original Message----- From: William CARRICK [mailto:wmpcarrick@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 10:15 AM To: Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Cc: Meade, Barbara; Nancy-Linn Swain at home Subject: Atlantic Supermarket Health Statements related to Alcohol Board of Selectpersons and Mr. Hechenbleikner, A little over a year ago the Atlan tic Supermarket was posting signs and notices espousing the benefits of drinking alcohol. The postings were highly irresponsible. It is my understanding that the Atlantic. was informed they were not to post any more signage citing the health benefits of drinking alcohol. I was informed this was communicated in a very strong manner. The Atlantic is now posting signage citing the decreased risks of cancer and heart disease with the consumption of alcohol. There were a minimum of 13 postings along the aisle housing the alcohol in the coolers. I did not look at the other aisle. I hope it is your continued belief that these postings are irresponsible, one sided, and not conducive to a culture we are trying to foster in our town. Children and adolescents are very impressionable and are the targets of much ballyhooed advertising for alcohol, add the concept that a respected business states that alcohol is good for you and you have the increased possibility of early, under age drinking. I am further hopeful that sanctions against the Atlantic should be brought if they indeed were informed they were not to post these types of notices. There should be no acceptable excuse. I would hope the sanctions considered would be a suspension of the license to sell alcohol (they would understand that type of repercussion). I would appreciate a response detailing each of my concerns and/or points. Thank you. Bill Carrick 239 West Street Reading, Ma 1