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Home My WebLink About2007-08-07 Board of Selectmen HandoutTOWN MANAGER'S. REPORT Tuesday, August 07, 2007 • With the passing of former MA Supreme Judicial Court Justice Francis P. O'Connor, the Governor requests all flags (the Commonwealth, the US Flag and any pennants or flags flown with them) be lowered to half staff until sunset on the interment of Justice O'Connor on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. • AWP development / National Development. DHCD meeting last Thursday, followed by a site visit on Friday. DHCD has indicated support for a 40R project at that location. The State needs to fund the 40R program. • New web page is up and operating. Comments or suggestions are welcome. Address is the same as previously - www.ci.readinci.ma.us • Franklin Street sidewalks are under construction. • The following road construction projects are on-going: Hampshire Rd., Lawrence Rd. and Governors Drive • The State has turned down our request for a left turn northbound arrow on Main at Franklin Streets. • We got our final audit of the Barrows School project. All involved did a great job, and Town Accountant Gail LaPointe was able to get us some additional money out of the project by challenging some of their initial findings. • We have gotten State approval for the 17 affordable housing units at Johnson Woods - Phase 1. • The final 1-93/1-95 Interchange report is now available on their web page. Governor Patrick signed some of what was in the initial "Municipal Partnership Act" dealing with pensions (we already are part of PRIT), and allowing communities to join the GIC. We are already exploring the GIC option through some information sessions. The earliest a community could get into the GIC (except for those where special legislation may expedite the process) is FY 2010. Tennis Court discussion • The Water Resources Commission voted last month to approve Reading's application to fully join the MWRA for its water supply. After that, the only requirements are a vote from the MWRA Advisory Board in September, and the MWRA Board in October. • The surveyors and survey marks around downtown are from representatives from the State Highway Department getting ready to do the Downtown Improvement Project construction. • We have a problem with the elevator at the Library - the major piston gave way and leaked about 55 gallons of hydraulic fluid. It will take about 6 weeks and $30,000 to repair. The work order has been processed. We appreciate the assistance of patrons during this outage - it is tough on patrons and staff. ( 6---f / Re: Thursday Aug. 9 afternoon Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Angus Jennings [AJennings@concordsgdev.com] Sent: Friday; August 03, 2007 4:52 PM To: Kowalski, Carol; Scott Weiss Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Anticipated Reading 40R timeline: August. Page 1 of 3 Carol and Scott, I'll be there on Thursday afternoon, and expect that we will have made substantial progress on the application. We can review it at that time. It is great that we now have a green light from DHCD on the issue of eligible location, and we are now continuing preparation of the 40R application. My understanding of the general timeline through the end of August is as follows: August 9 - working meeting to review draft application, bylaw; receive feedback from Town Planner and others August 13 - meeting with the CPDC in the evening; discussion of draft 40R materials and anticipated local and state 40R review process August 16 - 40R application including bylaw, maps etc placed on file with the Town Clerk August 16 and 23 - public hearing notice to appear in the local paper announcing availability of 40R application for public inspection (typically at the Town Clerk, Planning Board and Board of Selectmen office, and sometimes at the public library) August 28 - Board of Selectmen public hearing to consider whether to submit 40R application to initiate state review process End of August - if directed by Selectmen at 8/28 hearing, submittal of 40R application to begin 90-day state review process I hope this is helpful so we can continue to coordinate as the process moves forward. Let me know if any of the above dates are other than I've set out, but in any case it is a good outline. Thanks, Angus Angus G. Jennings, AICP Principal Planner Concord Square Development Company, Inc. 294 Washington Street, Suite 312 Boston, MA 02108 617-482-1997 fax 482-0997 cell 617-719-1019 aienninas(a)concordsadev.com www. co n co rd sa d ev. co m From: Kowalski, Carol [mailto:ckowalski@ci.reading. ma.us] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 12:57 PM To: Scott Weiss Cc: Angus Jennings; Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Thursday Aug. 9 afternoon 1:30pm is fine. See you here then. Carol ~f^^ 8/6/2007 5T S WEST SIDE ` A5T SIDE '`Z: = t S 1 L TO MC:rt ES AT CANOPY L ARGE, TREES ALONG BALK . _ _ , = - - ° - =1:..~ '~c.'~ + UP1 TREES BACK OF 5IDF.t1fALK LOCATED AT OF SIDEWALK - i tt - x• _ i~ . BRIO} SAND (Sl Ar41P1 D ASPHALT 1 ALONG PROPER-,"",, LrNcS rt3 F. 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Cormier Reading Police Department 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 Phone 781-944-1212 Fax 781-944-2893 From: Ellen Doucette [mailto:ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 12:41 PM To: Cormier, Jim Subject: Re: Board of Selectmen - broad police powers - site triangle issue Chief, Sorry for the delay in responding to your inquiry re: George Z's comments. To my knowledge, there is no public safety exception which would allow the town to enter a sight triangle, which is private property, to clear it. There is however a long line of cases re: defects in the way, which cases hold that any obstruction in the ROW can be removed by the town in order to keep the street safe for travel. What this means is that overhanging tree branches, shrubs, etc. can be trimmed back if they block signs or traffic lights, force people to walk in the street, etc. or create any other public safety hazard. I don't however interpret these cases to allow the town to enter private property, but if it extends onto the way, they can trim back so much as to make the way clear. Ellen Ellen Callahan Doucette, Esq. Brackett & Lucas 165 Washington Street Winchester, MA 01890 (781) 729-1500 (781) 729-5444 Facsimile Original Message From: Cormier. Jim 8/6/2007 Lti Page 2 of 2 To: ecdoucette aa..brackettlucas.com Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:28 AM Subject: RE: Board of Selectmen - broad police powers - site triangle issue Ellen, Thank you for the information on the board, that is helpful. George thought there was some type of Public Safety exception that would grant the town, or the PD the authority to clear a sight triangle under the authority of Public Safety. Have you heard of anything like that? Jimmy From: ecdoucetteabrackettlucas.com [mailto:ecdoucette@brackettlucas.com] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 8:16 PM To: Cormier, Jim Subject: Board of Selectmen - broad police powers - site triangle issue Chief, Based upon our conversation last week about the site triangle issue, is my memory correct that George Z thought, but wasn't sure, that the Board of Selectmen possessed some broad power to make orders to promote public safety issues without the benefit of a bylaw? Because if that was the substance of his statements, it is not correct. The Massachusetts Home Rule Amendment grants broad powers to local boards over local matters, but. only. by the adoption of a bylaw which is not inconsistent with either the constitution of other general laws. In other words, the Selectmen can only regulate site triangle issues, if the town passes a bylaw.. There is no broad based authority for the board to simply render decisions about public safety issues. Let me know if I've captured the statement accurately. Regards, Ellen Ellen Callahan Doucette Brackett & Lucas 165 Washington Street Winchester, MA 01890 (781)29-1500 (781) 729-5444 (fax) C?tl-~ 8/6/2007 1 i Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-6616 Fax (781) 942-9071 AGENDA Reading Conservation Commission Meeting Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 8, 2007 7:00 Old/New Business 7:30 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Anthony Cerasuolo, 29 Shackford Road, RGB 2007- 16, addition and infiltration system 7:40 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Martin Lusk, 20 Eastway, RGB 2007-21, swimming pool 7:50 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Bernard Baker, 71 Tennyson Road, DEP 270-501, RGB 2007-10, pool, shed, driveway 8:00 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, JK Realty Trust, 212-214 Main Street, DEP 270-505, RGB 2007-15, dumpster enclosure, grading and landscaping 8:10 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Reading Public Works Department, Woodland Street reconstruction, DEP 270-508, RGB 2007-18 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 Old/New Business: 0 445 Pearl Street - Response to Enforcement Order 0 125 Fairchild Drive, DEP 270-170, RGB 1987-8 - As-built site plan, request for Certificate of Compliance 0 Reading Memorial High School, DEP 270-416, RGB, 2003-51-Response to Enforcement Order and status of work 0 Johnson Woods, DEP 270-416, RGB 2004-10 -Revised grading and drainage plan behind Buildings 2 and 3 0 37 Pinevale - Response to Enforcement Order 0 Tennessee Gas Pipeline -Vegetation Management Plan, 2007-2011 0 281 Main Street, DEP 270-488, RGB 2006-40 - Proposed excavation of drain line 0 Peter Sanborn Place - Request to amend Conservation Restriction 0 107 Walnut Road - Request for Vernal Pool decertification 0 19 Nelson Avenue, DEP 270-506, RGB 2007-17 - Revised site plan for approval 0 Walkers Brook Crossing, DEP 270-352, RGB 2001-14 -Request for Certificate of Compliance 0 39 Walkers Brook Drive, DEP 270-494, RGB 2006-47 - Soils test results and revised drainage analysis for approval 0 Benjamin Lane, DEP 270-466, RGB 2005-49 - Construction sequence and methodology for approval 0 10 Torre Street - Appeal of Superseding Determination ~3 • Open Space and Recreation Plan • MACC dues • 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, trail construction plans . ' • Archstone, West Street, DEP 270-412, RGB 2003-46 - As-built site plans and request for Certificate of Compliance • 48 Park Street, DEP 270-374, RGB 2002-18 - As-built plan and ZNV restoration • Site Visit Reports • Minor Projects • Minutes for approval • other... (This agenda is prepared in advance and may not list all items for the meeting.) OLI Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: cnj4@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 3:37 PM To: mopinal @verizon.net; BobSoli@aol.com; audrey.doyle@comcast.net; berncarey@aol.com; mariannedowning@comcast.net; bgm@mitre.org Cc: Linda.Bird@FMR.COM; Imcaligiuri@comcast.net; efaggiano@comcast.net; credford@rcn.com; Robert.Sorrentino@grace.com; fooheyjc@hotmail.com; hahns@comcast.net; jbogosian@kingbishop.com; valerie.sachetta@mercermc.com; raymaur919@aol.com; acurtis@mountida.edu; psachetta@comcast.net; stevemeehan@comcast.net; harrysim@aol.com; CPNursing@aol.com; mhsoracco@comcast.net; hahns@comcast.net; jbogosian@kingbishop.com; japalumbo@comcast.net; mtv3@comcast.net; loca4@verizon.net; cebrungardt@comcast.net Subject: 193/195 INTERCHANGE: UNRESOLVED EMINENT DOMAIN ISSUES Greetings: Please see www.PRESERVE.ws for the latest information on the I93/I95 interchange and unresolved issues regarding the eminent domain taking of homes. Jeff Everson AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. 8/6/2007 i5 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Ned Bolle [nedbolle@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 2:28 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Public Hearing: 8/7/2007 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner and Board Members: I am writing to voice my strongest support to the proposed parking restrictions on California Road and Indiana Avenue. The current situation of uncontrolled parking creates several significant public safety hazards. 1. The reduced visibility greatly increases the possibility of a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian collision when cars are attempting to navigate through cars parked on both sides of these streets. This risk is further increased by the large numbers of children waking in and crossing these streets during the hours of the proposed restrictions. 2. The reduced width of the travel lane created by this uncontrolled parking would make it difficult, if not impossible for a police cruiser, ambulance or fire apparatus to pass in a timely manor when there is an emergency in this neighborhood. (I will also point out that Indiana Avenue does not have any fire hydrants.) Although my wife and I would be inconvenienced by this restriction (as we would not be able to park in front of our own house during these hours) we feel that the choice of imposing the restriction on the East side of Indiana Avenue would impact the fewest residents of this neighborhood. (We are, in fact, the only even numbered address on Indiana Avenue.) I would also respectfully request that the board carefully consider the wording of any such restriction to that not only unattended parking be prohibited, but also Live Parking, stopping and standing also be included, as these would have an equally negative effect on safety. 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