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Home My WebLink About2007-05-15 Board of Selectmen Packet-~pWN OIF REApI Y TAX TAKKINGS NISI OR t May 20071 Zoos Zoo6* of Tax T2tk;ngs ` 2004 Summary Nost°ry ° 2002 2003 13 14 2001 2000 13 TAXYEARS 17 11 40,357 29 58,613 OF g FOR YEAR 17 44 30,666 34'935 # NEW TAKING 704 30,858 681 5,102,800 41 b TA 4,107,100 41423,700 a AXES TA ING KYR 700 N~VV TAKINGS T 2,791 KEN IN MAY OF FOI.t_OW 3,735,400 124,232 INpSSMTYEAR) 3,581,400 3,477,200 101,384 79,390 VALUATIONS 146,121 1231265 c DENT TAXES TAKEN 126 575 125, 971 ,164,590 159,997 SUBSE4 pY IN TAX-TITLE 114,325 Opf 'TIES ALREA CURRENT YR 176 153,931 ON PR IN 3Uv E 0 ,979 d TAKEN 168,257 170,675 1NGS FOR TAX YEAR (b+d) e valued at $795,800 TOTALTAK Main Street mercial property at 1337 com * _ 2()06 includes one Page 1 of 1 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: PELYIRJE@aol.com Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 1:48 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: PELYIRJE@aol.com Subject: 195/93 INTERCHANGE RE: 5/1/07 TOWN MEETING JUST HAD TO SAY THANK YOU! WE WERE VERY HAPPY TO HEAR THE DISCUSSION THAT TOOK PLACE ABOUT THE INTERCHANGE AND THE IMPACT ON READING AND THE SOUTH STREET AREA. AFTER SPEAKING WITH BOB FREY WE WERE LEFT WITH THE IMPRESSION THAT EVERYTHING WAS A DONE DEAL. THE POINT MADE BY RICK SHUBERT THAT YOU CAN CERTAINLY TELL THE TASK FORCE MEETING MEMBERS AND REPS. THAT WE FEEL THAT THEY STILL NEED TO DO SOME WORK ON THE RAMPS, ETC. WAS ENCOURAGING FOR ALL OF US AFFECTED BY THE EXISTING PROPOSALS ON THE TABLE. ALSO AS NOTED BY MR. TAFOYA, THE TRUE BACKUPS DO NOT HAPPEN HERE IN THE INTERCHANGE BUT FURTHER DOWN THE HIGHWAYS WHERE THE DESIGN WAS POORLY DONE YEARS AGO. I CAN GO OUTSIDE MY HOUSE EVERY MORNING AND SHOW THAT THE TROUBLE DOES NOT HAPPEN ON THE RAMPS BUT FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD ON 128. ALSO THE 128 TO 93 N. RAMP IS BEHIND MY HOUSE AS WELL AS ON THE SIDE OF OUR PROPERTY I CAN SHOW THAT THE ONLY REASON THE RAMP IS BACKED TO A CRAWL ALMOST EVERY SINGLE AFTERNOON IS A PROBLEM FURTHER DOWN ON RT.93 NORTH. WE WATCH DAILY AS PEOPLE SIT ENDLESSLY WAITING FOR THE ROAD TO OPEN UP. AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PERSEVERANCE IN REPRESENTING US AS MEMBERS OF THE TOWN OF READING. PETER AND LYNN NICOLAIDES 143 SOUTH STREET READING MA 01867 E-MAIL: PELYIRJEO)..AOL.COM See what's free at AOL.com. 5/10/2007 C~ PROCLAMATION HONORING ELIA MARNIK WHEREAS: Elia Marnik was a Reading Public Library Trustee from 1977-1996, and Chairman when the Library relocated to the Highland School Building, its current home; and WHEREAS: She was a member of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners from 1994 until July 2006; and WHEREAS: She served two years as Vice Chair and two years as Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and while on the Board, she was a tireless advocate for libraries, traveling throughout the State to speak at Library events; and WHEREAS: During her tenure on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Strategic. Plan for the Future of Library Services was implemented; and WHEREAS: During her chairmanship, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners sponsored and released "Telling Our Stories: Massachusetts Public Libraries," a documentary hosted by noted author and historian David McCullough; and WHEREAS: As an advocate for literacy, she worked to form coalitions with the Department of Education, the Boston Herald, and the Verizon Foundation to promote libraries as centers for advancing literacy; and WHEREAS: In Reading, Elia was an Assistant Principal of the Joshua Eaton School, an elementary classroom teacher, a reading/language tutor, and a designer of study skills and readiness courses. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do hereby recognize and honor Elia Marnik for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,, and urge all citizens, of the community to be aware of this honor and to participate fittingly in its observance. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Ben Tafoya, Chairman James E. Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen A. Goldy, Secretary Camille W. Anthony Richard W. Schubert PROCLAMATION V.F.W. POPPY WEEK WHEREAS: Our. community has a continuing sense of gratitude to those veterans who did so much to preserve the American way of life; and WHEREAS: The Veterans of Foreign Wars have worked exclusively for the welfare of our veterans; and WHEREAS: The Reading Post 685 of Veterans of Foreign Wars has been established in Reading to carry on this work in our community; and WHEREAS: The V.F.W. offers free assistance to our veterans and their families in many ways and assists in medical, employment and other problems; and ' WHEREAS: The V.F.W. meets emergency situations which may arise in the family of a veteran. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do hereby proclaim the week of May 21-26, 2007 as V.F.W. Poppy Week, and urge the support of all citizens and organizations for that week. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Ben Tafoya, Chairman James E. Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen A. Goldy, Secretary Camille W. Anthony Richard W. Schubert a, b' VETERANS OF- FOREIGN WARS READING POST 685 575 MAIN STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS 01867 May 8, 2007 Town of Reading Selectmen's Office 8 C/O Town Manager Reading Town Hall ...C 16 Lowell Street rv Reading, MA 01867 ° Dear Sir: The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 685, of Reading, respectfully requests permission to hold our annual "BUDDY POPPY DRIVE" on May 21 through May 26, 2006. This annual drive is the primary resource for the Post's charitable work in our Hospital and Welfare Programs as proscribed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars National, State, and Local level by-laws. We would deeply appreciate the permission of the Town of Reading to hold this important fund raiser on behalf of all veterans. We await your approval and response in a Letter of Authorization for our files. If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 781- 944-9720, Sincerely, William Brown Commander, Post 685 a~~ PROCLAMATION NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL WEEK WHEREAS: Emergencies can occur at any time that require the police; and WHEREAS: When an emergency occurs, the prompt response of Police Officers is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and WHEREAS: The safety of our Police Officers is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Reading Public Safety Communications Center; and WHEREAS: Reading Police Officers are a crucial contact point between our citizens and emergency services; and WHEREAS: May 15t' is National Peace Officers' Memorial Day honoring those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice; and WHEREAS: Police Officers of the Reading Police Department have contributed substantially to the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals, and play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Reading citizens; and WHEREAS: Members of the Reading Police Department exhibit compassion, understanding and the highest standards of professionalism in the performance of their jobs. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do hereby proclaim the week of May 13-May 19, 2007 as National Police Memorial Week in honor of the men and women whose dedication and professionalism keep our Town and citizens safe. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Ben Tafoya, Chairman James E. Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Stephen A. Goldy, Secretary Camille W. Anthony Richard W. Schubert ~c~ OFR~q~f~ . Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 3'~'tNco~4°~~0 Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM DATE: . May 11, 2007 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: May 15, 2007 Agenda 3a. Personnel & Appointments Recomnition: Firefighter Derek Loftus Achievement of Paramedic Status - Fire Chief Greg Burns will be in for Firefighter Derek Loftus. Firefighter Loftus put himself through paramedic school at his own expense in order to become one of Reading's paramedics. This was a significant effort for the time and money on his part, and the Chief would like to publicly recognize those efforts with the Board of Selectmen. 4a. Discussion/Action Items Progress Report - Communitv Preservation Act Studv Committee - The Committee will snake a presentation to the Board of Selectmen on the progress of their work to date. Under Item 4g, the term of the Study Committee would be extended until September 30, 2007. 4b. Heariniz - Liauor License Transfer - Chili's The Chili's restaurants in Massachusetts are transferring their name/ownership from Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar to.Pepper Dining, Inc. The State has reviewed the information documents and determined that the transaction is consistent with the provisions of State law. Each of the communities where a Chili's restaurant is located are now required to approve the transfer. 4c. Standards for Street Width and Parking Regulations - Town Engineer George Zambouras will review with the Board of Selectmen proposed standards for street width and parking regulations. These standards would then assist the Board of Selectmen as it is reviewing the Traffic Rules and Regulations. 3Ct Vr HEADQUARTERS READING FIRE DEPARTMENT w° Reading, Massachusetts 01867 351NCbRyb¢ GREGORY J. BURNS, Chief 757 Main Street BUS. Phone: 781-942-9181 STA. Phone: 781-944-3132 Fax: 781-942-9114 TO: Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager FROM:. Chief Gregory J. Burns DATE: May 9, 2007 RE: Firefighter Derek Loftus has Completed Paramedic Training Program I am pleased to announce Derek Loftus has completed his paramedic training program and is a certified paramedic. Derek is a 6 year veteran of the Reading Fire Department. He decided to attend this rigorous training program to enhance his personal skills, provide an increased level of treatment to the sick and injured, and be an integral part of our new paramedic program. In February 2006, Firefighter Derek Loftus began his training at the Safety Programs and Consultants in Taunton Massachusetts. This paramedic training program is an intensive 14 month long process that requires considerable classroom time, clinical rotations at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, Quincy Hospital in Quincy and a month long field internship. Derek has received intensive instruction in cardiology, pharmacology, and shock management, advanced airway support, respiratory emergencies, medical emergencies, trauma, burn care, orthopedic injuries, triage, pediatrics, and neonatology, psychiatric, geriatric, and obstetric emergencies. At the conclusion of the academic process, Derek passed a statewide examination and became a Licensed Paramedic. Currently, Firefighter Loftus is completing an in house paramedic training and orientation process. However, prior to practicing in our EMS Region he will be required to pass an additional examination with our Medical Director, Dr. Walker from Melrose Wakefield Hospital. The paramedic training program is a long and grueling process that requires considerable time and effort to complete. The enhancement of Derek's skills will benefit the Town of Reading significantly in the years to come. We're Your Friends for Life Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM DATE: May 11, 2007 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: May 15, 2007 Agenda 3a. Personnel & Appointments Recognition: Firefighter Derek Loftus Achievement of Paramedic Status - Fire Chief Greg Burns will be in for Firefighter Derek Loftus. Firefighter Loftus put himself through paramedic school at his own expense in order to become one of Reading's paramedics. This was a significant effort for the time and money on his part, and the Chief would like to publicly recognize those efforts with the Board of Selectmen. 4a. Discussion/Action Items Progress Report - Community Preservation Act Studv Committee - The Committee will make a presentation to the Board of Selectmen on the progress of their work to date. Under Item 4g, the term of the Study Committee would be extended until September 30, 2007. 4b. Hearing - Liauor License Transfer - Chili's The Chili's restaurants in Massachusetts are transferring their name/ownership from Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar to Pepper Dining, Inc. The State has reviewed the information documents and determined that the transaction is consistent with the provisions of State law. Each of the communities where a Chili's restaurant is located are now required to approve the transfer. 4c. Standards for Street Width and Parking Regulations - Town Engineer George Zambouras will review with the Board of Selectmen proposed standards for street width and parking regulations. These standards would then assist the Board of Selectmen as it is reviewing the Traffic Rules and Regulations. q av f Town of Reading moo. rtwo 16 Lowell Street fs39'rN a°¢P~ Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM DATE: May 11, 2007 TO:. Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: May 15, 2007 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 3a. Personnel & Aunointments Recognition: Firefighter Derek Loftus Achievement of Paramedic Status - Fire Chief Greg Burns will be in for Firefighter Derek Loftus. Firefighter Loftus put himself through paramedic school at his own expense in order to become one of Reading's paramedics. This was a significant effort for the time and money on his part, and the Chief would like to publicly recognize those efforts with the Board of Selectmen. 4a. Discussion/Action Items Progress Report Coinmunity Preservation Act Studv Committee - The Committee will make a presentation to the Board of Selectmen on the progress of their work to date. Under Item 4g, the term of the Study Committee would be extended until September 30, 2007. 4b. Hearing - Liquor License Transfer - Chili's - The Chili's restaurants in Massachusetts are transferring their name/ownership from Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar to Pepper Dining, Inc. The State has reviewed the information documents and determined that the transaction is consistent with the provisions of State law. Each of the communities where a Chili's restaurant is located are now required to roxe the transfer. 4c. Standards for Street Width and Parking Regulations - Town Engineer George Zambouras will review with the Board of Selectmen proposed standards for street width and parking regulations. These standards would then assist the Board of Selectmen as it is reviewing the Traffic Rules and Regulations. q,p ~ % LEGAL NOTIGE TOWN GFREADING To the Inhobitants 'of the Town of 'Rdading: I You. are hereby notified ;that an :appli.cation: for. -a transfer of an: All Alcoholic` license' has been ! applied for by Pepper. Dining, -Inc. :d/b/a Chili's G I & Bar. The application is.:for: the premise at 70: :Walkers ...Brook Drive;,. Reading; Massachusetts. Under. the:.provisions,of' Chapter. 138;. Secti0n.l;5 of the Massachusetts General :Laws; ` a ,public hearing vuill,. be held concerning. 'sup.h Omi(eition by, the Board of. j 'Selectmen on Tuesday,, May 16',- 2.0.07 at 8:00 M. in.. t.e' h Selectmen's Meeting IRW6 rn, LoWell Street, Read.ing,• Massachusetts. All interested. parties are. invit ed to attend the hearing;' or to submit their oomrrients in writing; or by email to.the Town Manager.. at tomrnmanagerOci.reading. ,rria.us:. 1 By.order of Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager j 4/30 t 31;~% BOSTON GAS COMPANY 201 RIVERMOOR ST BOSTON, MA 02132 BROOKVIEW INVESTMENTS 15 THIRD AVE BURLINGTON, MA 01803 JORDAN'S FURNITURE INC ATTN A/P DEPARTMENT 450 REVOLUTIONARY DRIVE E. TAUNTON, MA 02718 BLACKSMITH ENTERPRISES II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 88 WALKERS BROOK DR READING, MA 01867 ARISTONICS CORPORATION 95 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 NEWVIEW INVESTMENTS LLC 15 THIRD AVE BURLINGTON, MA 01803 WALKERS BROOK XING, LLC C/O DICKENSON DEVELOPMENT 1266 FURNACE BROOK PKWY QUINCY, MA 02169-4758 MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC C/O EQUIVA SERVICES LLC PO BOX 4369 HOUSTON, TX 77201 HD DEVELOPMENT OF MARYLAND INC HOME DEPOT USA INC 2455 PACES FERRY RD ATLANTA, GA 30339 MCMANUS ROSE M OF WAKEFIELD ASSOC 98 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 r _r a- c D 1 E Env - P 4 i ~r\W~ ll tl~ 6 oil 2/ t, , 4. Commonwealth of Massachusetts l = ~srr Department of the State Treasurer r Alcoholic Beverages•Control Commission C61k, 239 Causeway Street 6J Boston, MA 0211.4 S t s~' 9w Telephone: (617) 727-3040 Timothy P. Cahill Fax: (617) 727-1258 Eddie J. Jenkins Treasurer and Receiver General Chairman N 8 A April 17, 2007 LOCAL BOARDS Hingham, Framingham, Burlington, Danvers, Shrewsbury, West Springfield, Dedham, Raynham, Hadley, Braintree, Bellingham, Reading, Westford, Lowell, Leominster, Somerset, Andover, Auburn, Wareham, Plainville, Plymouth Ladies and Gentlemen: The Commission has received a request for a transfer of the license from Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar to Pepper Dining, Inc. . 'Due to the magnitude of this transaction, the Commission has reviewed the information and documents provided by Pepper Dining, Inc. The review was to determine whether the contemplated transaction is consistent with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 138. Based upon our review, we are satisfied that the transaction is consistent with the purposes of the law and would not result in the individual corporate licensees being deemed to be out of compliance with the applicable statute. Accordingly, this letter sets forth our recommended procedure for processing these applications. The Commission interprets these provisions to require newspaper notice and a public hearing. After the hearing, the following should be forwarded to the Commission. 1. A copy of the newspaper article. 2. Form 43 granted by the Local Licensing Authority Arrangements have been made for the Corporation to pay all of the $200 application fees directly to the Commission.. Therefore, no fee needs to be collected. The Commission has reviewed and accepted copies of the following documents and instruments. 1. Five-page Application L: 2. 983 Form 3. Form A 4. Copies of corporate vote 5. List of all Pepper Dining, Inc. locations licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts. 6. Purchase and Sale Agreement 7. All appropriate corporate documents The Commission will require no other forms, documents or information in connection with these applications except for the two items requested on page one. If you or your town council or city/town solicitor have any questions or require information or assistance, please contact Investigator Jack Carey at (617) 727-3040 ext. 36. Very truly yours, Ralph Sacramone Director of Operations Cc: Chief Investigator Frederick Mahony Angela T. Rotella, Licensing Specialist, Gray/Robinson J~ 4,b ' SUITE 2200 GRAY R 0 RTN C OT'~ I \I 201 N. FRANKLIN STREET (33602) lJ 1 ►J 11 POST OFFICE BOX 3324 CLERMONT ATTORNEYS AT LAW TAMPA, FL 33601 FORT LAUDERDALE TEL 813-273-5000 JACKSONVILLE FAX 813-273-5145 gray-robinson.com KEY WEST LAKELAND MELBOURNE 813-273-5162 NAPLES AROTELLAPGRAY-ROBINSON.COM April 20, 2007 ORLANDO TALLAHASSEE TAMPA VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Ms. Lillian Marino Administrative Secretary Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Q Reading, MA 01867 x+. Re: Chili's Grill & Bar transfer of liquor license to Pepper Dining, Inc. to 70 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA Client-Matter No. 348194-1 Dear Nis. Marino: As per our telephone conference and your correspondence dated April 20, 2007, our office represents Pepper Dining, Inc. with regard to the purchase of twenty-one (21) existing Chili's Grill and Bar restaurants located in the State of Massachusetts from Brinker Restaurant Corp. ( "Brinker"). Pepper Dining, Inc, is purchasing a total of ninety-five (95) existing Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants located in several states from Brinker on or about May 21, 2007. Enclosed please find a copy of the liquor license transfer application submitted to the state liquor authority. You will note that the state liquor authority already received the $200.00 transfer fee, together with the application and appropriate documents for filing. Please schedule our client's change of owner/transfer of liquor license application for a hearing and advise of the date and time so that we can notify the manager to appear. If you have any questions, please contact our office. Sincerely, fr~ _ Angela T. Rotella Licensing Specialist Encs. # 825655 v1 G ~7. (.t, v-1- Z `l - GRAY ROBINSON ATTORNEYS AT LAW 813-273-161 AROTELLAPC1,,GRAY-ROBINSON.COM March 22, 2007 VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Mr. Jack Carey The Comrnonweath of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission 239 Cailseway Street Boston, MA 02114 SUITE 2200 201 N. FRANKLIN STREET (33602) POST OFFICF Box 3324 _ CLERMONT TAMPA, FL 3360F= FORT LAUDERDALE TEL 813-273=SffUO JACKSONVILLE r•Ax, 813-273-5145 gray- robinson.com KEY !'VEST LAKELAND 41ELBOURNE NAPLEs OALANDO TALLAHASSEE TAMPA Re: Transfer of Licenses from Brinker International to Pepper Dining, Inc. Client-Matter No. 348194-1 Dear Mr. Carey: As we discussed, our office represents Pepper Dining, Inc. with regard, to twenty-one (21) liquor license transfers from.Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar. Pepper Dining, Inc. is purchasing a total of ninety-five (95) Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants from Brinker on or about May 21, 2007. In accordance with your request, I have provided the following to your attention for review and approval: 1. One original Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Retail Sale - Transfer of Licenses; 2. Chart indicating the current Chili's Grill & Bar addresses and general manager information. There are four (4) managers that are not of record and therefore, I have enclosed their Personal Information Sheets - Form A. 3. Pepper Dining, Inc. Articles of Incorporation; 4. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Certificate of Good Standing for Pepper Dining, Inc.; 4. Asset Purchase Agreement between Brinker International, Inc. and Pepper Dining, Inc.; 5. Chili's Grill & Bar Menu; 6. Proposed Assignment Agreement for all current leases in Brinker's name; 7. Pepper Dining, Inc. Consent in Lieu of Special Meeting of the Board of Directors; 8. By-Laws of Pepper Dining, Inc.; and 4./ 1~_ GRAYROBINSON PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Mr. Jack Carey March 22, 2007 Page 2 9. Our firm's check in the amount of $4,200.00 representing payment for the twenty-one (21) liquor license transfer fees.- This is to confirm that these 21 restaurants will not change in any manner and will continue to operate as Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants. You indicated that you would review the application and if approved, forward the appropriate forms to each municipality with the state's approval for expeditious processing. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact my office. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Angela T. Rotella Licensing Specialist # 811959 v1 OF Town of Reading moo. r two 16 Lowell Street X639' rNC0RY~4P~ Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams MEMORANDUM DATE: May 11, 2007 TO: Board of Selectmen , L FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: May 15, 2007 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 3a. Personnel & Appointments Recognition: Firefighter Derek Loftus Achievement of Paramedic Status - Fire Chief Greg Burns will be in for Firefighter Derek Loftus. Firefighter Loftus put himself through paramedic school at his own expense in order to become one of Reading's paramedics. This was a significant effort for the time and money on his part, and the Chief would like to publicly recognize those efforts with the Board of Selectmen. 4a. Discussion/Action Items Progress Report- Communitv Preservation Act Studv Committee - The Committee will make a presentation to the Board of Selectmen on the progress of their work to date. Under Item 4g, the term of the Study Committee would be extended until September 30, 2007. 4b. Hearing - Liauor License Transfer - Chili's -'The Chili's restaurants in Massachusetts are transferring their name/ownership from Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar to Pepper Dining, Inc. The State has reviewed the information documents and determined that the transaction is consistent with the provisions of State law. Each of the communities where a Chili's restaurant is located are now required to approve the transfer. 4c. Standards for Street Width and Parking Regulations - Town Engineer George Zambouras will review with the Board of Selectmen proposed standards for street width and parking regulations. These standards would then assist the Board of Selectmen as it is reviewing the Traffic Rules and \ Regulations. Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Fax: (781) 942-5441 Website: www.ci.reading.mams May 11, 2007 Ben Tafoya, Chairman Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Tafoya, PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 The Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force (PTTF) has reviewed numerous requests relative to the application of parking within Reading's roadways. In an effort to establish regulations that standardize where parking should be allowed or prohibited the PTTF has established the following minimum pavement width guidelines. The guidelines establish recommended minimum pavement widths for various traffic classes, parking patterns and parking lanes for existing roadways. The guidelines consider numerous factors such as passage of safety vehicles, vehicle widths, and allowance for improper parking, winter snow banks and the need for parking. The guidelines are not intended and should not be used to establish recommended minimum pavement widths of roadways required by the Town. The required pavement widths of roadways are determined by numerous other factors that result roadway widths based on an engineered design. Please note attached table has been modified from the original PTTF version to reflect additional comments by Fire Chief Burns, the addition of roadway classes, parking on one or two sides and the elimination of roadways without curbing. Sincerely, George J. Zambouras, P.E. Town Engineer Cc: Peter Hechenbleikner Jim Cormier Greg Burns Ted McIntire Michelle Halloran CADocuments and Settings\pschena\Local SettingsWemporary Internet Files\OLMI'arking regulations.doc ZI C, 2,- - Revised 05/10/07 Desian Standards (Ft.) Minimum Parking Width (Res. & Coll.) 8 Minimum Parking Width (Aterial) 10 Minimum Lane Width 11 Shoulder Residential 1 Shoulder Collector 1.5 Shoulder Arterial 2 Recommended. Minimum Pavement Widths Roadway Type Parking Both Sides Parking One Side Two Way Traffic One Way Traffic Two Way Traffic One Way Traffic I I I Subdivision Regulations (Residential) I 30 1 ( 30 I I I I Residential* 1 32 I 22 ( 32 I 22 I I ! I Collector I 41 I 30 I 33 ( 22 Arterial I 46 I 35 I 36 ( 25 I I I I Notes: * Residential Streets two way traffic permitted to weave around parked vehicles C:\Documents and Settings\pschena\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKS\Parking regulations.doc 2. 4d. Hearinia: Curb Cut - 532 West. Street - The owner of 532 West Street built a second driveway without Town permits. As we now move forward to putting in curb and sidewalk, the issue of the second driveway needs to be addressed. The Town standards require a lot width of at least 120 feet in order to have a second driveway. There are certainly a lot of grandfathered situations in the community. Mr. Miles, the property owner, will be at the Selectmen's Meeting to request a waiver to permit the second driveway to continue. 4e. Hearing: Curb Cut - 49 Locust Street - The property owner of 49 Locust Street requests approval to continue to park alongside of the street parallel to his property. The photographs in your packet show the situation. There is a retaining wall along the entire frontage of Locust Street except for an area where a single car garage is built into the side of the hill. The property owner has been parking in the "tree lawn" area along Locust Street and has, in fact, paved it. Locust Street. is scheduled for reconstruction, and property owners have been told that they need to remove all. obstructions and will not be allowed to park in the tree lawn. The property owner will be in to request a waiver. 4f. AvDrove 128/93 Position Paper - I have taken the material that Rick Schubert drafted and presented at your last meeting, along with comments made by the Board of Selectmen and subsequent comments from the Town Engineer. These are included in the draft Position Paper to be presented to the Task Force on May 15tH 4h. Extend Northern Area Greenwav Committee's Tenure - The NAGC tenure expires on June 30, 2007. I would reconuxiend extension of the tenure for this committee until December 31, 2007. PIH:lm ~r c T" } LEGAL NOTICE 13 j TOWN OF READING . To the Inhabitants of the' Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board .of Selectmen-of the.Town j of Reading .will, hold the follow- ing public hearings on Tuesday, May .15, -20-07 in. the Selectmen's Meeting= RoOm, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,. s' :;'netts", Curb Cut = .49 Locust Street .&45 p.m. All interested parties rh,ay appear in person, may submit their comments in writing', or may email comments to town manaaer0ci.readi.ng.ma.us. By order of Peter I.. Hecherbleikner Town Manager 5/8 y9-- CZ 2460960000000020 2460960000000030 KENNEY SEAN LAWLOR THERESE M KAREN KENNEY 532 WEST STREET 550 WEST ST READING, MA 01867-2243 READING, MA 01867 2460960000000050 2460960000000060 MANG YI WOLFE MARLENE H DANSU LI 522 WEST ST 526 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460960000000110 2460960000000190 READING OPEN LAND TRUST BEVILACQUA JOSEPH S C/O J R BOUCHER, CLERK FRANCES D BEVILACQUA 387 HAVERHILL ST 548 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460970000000040 CARR BURTON E DINGLE JEFFREY L TRSTEE BURTON E CARR SHARON L DINGLE TRUST ETA 531 WEST STREET 539 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460970000000070 2460970000000080 SAWYER WILFRED M MCGRANE FRED A SAWYER LOULA P GRACE L MCGRANE 555 WEST ST 16 CATHERINE AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460970000000250 2460970000000260 STONE BERTRAM W GUPTILL LUCY ANN CONSTANCE STONE FRANCIS XAVIER RUANE 16 COTTAGE PARK 22 COTTAGE PARK READING, MA 01867 . READING, MA 01867 7 1 ; 2460970000000330 'HOLLINGSWORTH MARY SLOSS JAMES 517 WEST STREET ANITAJEAN L SLOSS READING, MA 01867 527 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 2460960000000040 LEWIS DANIEL CECELIA E LEWIS 530 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 2460960000000070 MORRISON EDITH B (L.E.) TIMOTHY G MORRISON 508 WEST ST READING, MA 01867 2460960000000200 TOWN OF READING CONSERVATION DEPT 16 LOWELL STREET READING, MA 01867 2460970000000060 SOMERS STEPHEN R BERNADETTE M SOMERS 6 CATHERINE AVENUE . 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Oik t. 2 i vS May 2, 2007 By mail and e-mail Peter Hechenbleikner, Town of Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Town Manager Re: 532 West Street Dear Peter: 9 V 4? rya I am writing in regards to the situation involving a second driveway at 532 West Street. I recently moved into the home when Terry and I were married in April. Terry explained to me that the purpose of the second driveway was to keep the cars off of the street so as not to interfere with pedestrians walking in the area. The first driveway is the primary parking area and can accommodate two vehicles where Terry and I park. The second driveway is utilized by Terry's son when he is home or when her daughter visits. As such, this second driveway will only be used for that purpose or for family or friends who may be visiting. Also, I understand some of the concerns the town may have, and we would certainly try to address them to their satisfaction. Naturally, if the town allowed the driveway we would obtain or provide whatever documentation was necessary. In closing, I would appreciate any input that you may have regarding this issue. If it is a steadfast rule that a second driveway will not be allowed if it did not meet the minimum regulations, then we would not want to waste the time of the Board of Selectmen. If however there was any possibility of approval, we would like to pursue this matter. I realize that it is late in the process but I want to thank you for your time and whatever advice you can provide. My home e-mail address is: igeils51@yahoo.com. icer~ely, Yoh4nMiles Page 1 of 2 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 4:23 PM To: 'Lawlor Miles, Terry' Cc: Zambouras, George; Schena, Paula Subject: RE: 532 West Street, Reading Terry Thanks for your email and letter. As the Engineering Division has explained to you, the second driveway that you have installed was not done in accordance with Town regulations - there was no permit, and your lot is not eligible for a second driveway because of its width. A minimum of 120 feet is required for a second driveway. Therefore approval of the second un-permitted driveway is denied. We will be starting construction on the curb and sidewalk the week of May 7. The Board of Selectmen's next meeting is on May 15. Should you wish to appeal the denial of the second driveway, I would need a letter and any supporting information in my office next Monday, May 7. We would then schedule a hearing on your appeal for May 15. The cost of the legal advertising would be your responsibility - we would place the ad and have it billed directly to you. The cost is usually about $100. A decision by the Board of Selectmen on the 15th will not delay the curb and sidewalk project - we would work around that location. However, a decision later than that would delay the project, so we would go ahead and place the curb and sidewalk so as not to provide the access to the second driveway. Let me know what you would like to do. If you choose to appeal, we will include a copy of your earlier letter ant this email correspondence to the Board of Selectmen, as well as the maps etc. that we have. Pete From: Lawlor Miles, Terry [mailto:tmiles@eapolaw.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 3:21 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject; 532 West Street, Reading Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, Attached is a letter regarding sidewalks in front of my home at 532 West Street. Please let me know if you have any questions, and I appreciate your consideration. Terry Lawlor ~dD 5/4/2007 2. 4d. 4e. Hearing: Curb Cut - 532 West Street - The owner of 532 West Street built a second driveway without Town permits. As we now move forward to putting in curb and sidewalk, the issue of the second driveway needs to be addressed. The Town standards require a lot width of at least 120 feet in order to have a second driveway. There are certainly a lot of grandfathered situations in the community. Mr. Miles, the property owner, will be at the Selectmen's Meeting to request a waiver to permit the second driveway to continue. Hearing: Curb Cut -'49 Locust Street - The property owner of 49 Locust Street requests approval to continue 'to park alongside of the street parallel to his property. The photographs in your packet show the situation. There is a retaining wall along the entire frontage of Locust Street except for an area where a single car garage is built into the side of the hill. The property owner has been parking in the "tree lawn" area along Locust Street and has, in fact, paved it. Locust Street is scheduled for reconstruction, and property owners have been told that they need to remove all obstructions and will not be allowed to park in the tree lawn. The property owner will be in to request a waiver. 4f. Abnrove 128/93 Position Paper - I have taken the material that Rick Schubert drafted and presented at your last meeting, along with comments made by the Board of Selectmen and subsequent comments from the Town Engineer.. These are included in the draft Position Paper to be presented to the Task Force on May 15tH 4h. Extend Northern Area Greenwav Committee's Tenure - The NAGC tenure expires on June 30, 2007. I would recommend extension of the tenure for this committee until December 31, 2007. PlH:Im 4,~ LEOAL NOTICE 9: INC I TOWN OF READING . To the lnhabitants of the' Town of Reading: Please take notice that the ! Board of Selectmen of the.Town of Reading will, hold - the follow- ing public hear-in.gs on Tuesday, May .15., 2007 in the Selectmen's Meeting"Room;. 16 Lowell. Street, Reading,. . ! a :as is rc~'.Crb~~~ut•=.5~~'W~;~r~' Sheet' Curb Cut = .49 Locust Street 8:45 o.mP All interested parties may appear. in person, may submit their comments in writing.; or may email comments to town manaaer0ci. reading. ma: us: By ordor'of~ Peter I.. 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' ` 9755 i 12iy Z 1~3 p 4 dOra D g~ c.Y igy x r~JrSA ^ 5 6»~ Q47 r E ~o-~ ss 1 77 f 26 g1ir: "~°r ~6 1200, J em s°.,,,, 11 an` v14A75 °~52 "9`15A l1J~J 40 / 711 j6. o ya 6040 1o.f "N! 04` '1^' s sr?! 6+a 5 r' s z a 27 a /~1' i1 S s ti g3~ C 6 -12'92 . A Aall e4 sa 28~ -12 ~s .10'15 r...445.` L{i /:a' 45,550] ~p~.g$ / / rIOQ o rag2 w Z~ g 6~t' In sa@~~so . 7 11 1n' os. 29 ^ s, -Z I 2 g5o ~ 33's, 37 7~2s a 2i 3 12 ' r 6;@• ' 3,5~ t".eta ,.p o Page 1 of 1 Reinhart, Peter From: Flynn. John PFlynn@dre.com] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 4:31 PM To: Reinhart, Peter Subject: Property at 49 Locust St. Mr. Reinhart, Per our discussion last week, i am requesting that you forward your report to the Board of Selectmen, and that they consider a hardship exception to the proposed removal of pavement in front of our property at 49 Locust St. at their meeting on May 15th. Thank you for your attention in this matter. John Flynn 49 Locust St. Reading, MA 01867 Home:781-944-6871 John.c.fivnn.3@verizon.net Work: 978-289-1567 jflynn@dre.com 5/7/2007 :.oFR~q~r rIIow of Reading •r f f 16 Lowell Street h ~d 63s o~,° Reading, MA 01867-2683 INCOR4 Fax: (781) 942-5441 Website: www ci.reading.ma.us Subject: Resurfacing of Locust Street To: Residents of Locust Street PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 April 26, 2007 As many of you are aware, the Town of Reading will be resurfacing Locust Street this year. This work will commence this Spring. During a recent inspection of Locust Street, we noticed issues that will impact several homeowners on that street. Please note that after the construction is completed, practices that are currently being performed on the road will no longer be allowed. These include: 1. Parking on the grass strip that abuts the travel way. All vehicles must either park on the travel way or on the homeowner's property. The Town of Reading owns approximately eight (8) feet back from the edge of travel way and we do not allow any vehicle to park on that strip of land. 2. The use of timbers or rocks along the edge of the travel way. The use of any material along the edge of the travel way, other than granite curb, is not permitted. In some areas of the roadway, homeowners have taken it upon themselves to install edging of various types along the edge of pavement. These must be removed prior to construction. If any of these materials are within the right-of-way during construction, they will be removed by the Town. If removed by the Town, we will either place the items on the homeowner's property or discard them. The Town will not be responsible if items left behind are damaged or lost. 3. Paving the grass area next to the edge of travel way. As stated before, the Town owns approximately eight feet back from the edge of travel way. Paving of this area is not allowed by the Town. Any existing paved surfaces, except for legal driveways and approved sidewalks, will be excavated by the Town. 4. Using crushed stone or any other loose material along the edge of travel way. In some cases, homeowners have placed crushed stone along the edge of travel way. This practice is not allowed because of liability issues. This material will be removed by the Town and discarded. If the owners of these materials wish to keep them, they must excavate and remove it prior to construction. If any homeowner is planning to replace and/or install a gas, water, or sewer service you must do this work prior to construction. If you have plans to widen your driveway, please contact the Engineering Division as soon as possible before construction begins. The following is a list of contacts: Gas Service: Keyspan Energy (formerly Boston Gas Co.) Contact: Dan Sancomb Phone: (978) 375-1579 Water Service: Town of Reading Water Department Contact: Jim Richardson, Water: Superintendent Phone: (781) 942-9092 Sewer Service and Drivewav Widenine: Town of Reading Engineering. Division Contact: Peter Reinhart, Civil Engineer Phone: (781) 942-9082 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (781) 942-9082 or by email at vreinhart@ci.readine.ma.us. Sincerely: Peter T. Reinhart Civil Engineer 47 La(,~~s l X7-1-?Eel j-0 4r. r/yna 1~2aj rng, M4 01467 Q7g-de9 - isG7 S t ~ ~ ~ rs~~ ~5 Ijj http:(Jlocal.live.com( t`! f It i u - earth p -t - - Page - Tools - i OLive Search, ! - - - search for a business or category W1 LEnter c ty, address, or landmark .a Businesses Welcome Collections ~ Driving directionL - r - "i - t qr> Share - Print Q 2007 Microsoft Corporation Privacy Code of Conduct Legal Trademarks Developers Done About I Help ( Feedback E I E ? intemet E e{ 100% 2. 4d. Hearinia: Curb Cut - 532 West Street - The owner of 532 West Street built a second driveway without Town permits. As we now move forward to putting in curb and sidewalk, the issue of the second driveway needs to be addressed. The Town standards require a lot width. of at least 120 feet in order to have a second driveway. There are certainly a lot' of grandfathered situations in the community. Mr. Miles, the property owner, will be at the Selectmen's Meeting to request a waiver to permit the second driveway to continue. 4e. Hearing: Curb Cut - 49 Locust Street - The property owner of 49 Locust Street requests approval.to continue to park alongside of the street parallel to his property. The photographs in your packet show the situation. There is a retaining wall along the entire frontage of Locust Street except for an area where a single car garage is built into the side of the hill. The property owner has been parking in the "tree lawn" area along Locust Street and has, in fact, paved it. Locust Street is scheduled for reconstruction, and property owners have been told that they need to remove all obstructions and will not be allowed to park in the tree lawn. The property owner will be in to request a waiver. 4f. Annrove 128/93 Position Parser - I have taken the material that Rick Schubert drafted and presented at your last meeting, along with comments made by the Board of Selectmen and subsequent comments from the Town Engineer. These are included in the draft Position Paper to be presented to the Task Force on May 15`h 4h. Extend Northern Area Greenwav Committee's Tenure - The NAGC tenure expires on June 30, 2007. 1 would recommend extension of the tenure for this committee until December 31,.2007. PIH:Im f ' V DRAFT Town of Reading Position on Interstate Routes 95 and 93 Interchange Improvements The Town of Reading appreciates the hard work of the Interstate Route 95/93 Task Force, and MHD's staff and consultants. The process that has bee followed is much improved from the previous process, and therefore the product is much improved. This is important to the Town of Reading because Reading is the community most impacted by any scenario of improvement of this interchange - the interchange itself and much of the ramp structures are in the Town of Reading directly abutting a residential neighborhood. The following statement represents the Town of Reading position on options presently before the Task Force as this process winds up. This position paper represents the formal vote of the Board of Selectmen on May 14, 2007. Early in the study, the Interchange Task Force (ITF) worked, with the consultants to develop goals and objectives. Selected objectives are listed below. Of major importance were the objectives to work within the existing right-of-way and avoid takings, particularly of residences. I . Improve traffic flow in and around the I-93/I-95 interchange. 2. Improve safety for motorists. 3. Maintain local access and improve traffic conditions on local streets. 4. Improve mobility through multi-modal and other transportation strategies. 5. Meet transportation goals without sacrificing quality of life for area communities. • Minimize noise impacts on adjacent residences and other sensitive receptors. • Relieve impacts of cut-through traffic on neighborhoods and business districts. • Design improvements within the existing right-of-way. • Avoid residential and business property takings. • Minimize negative economic effects to tax bases, and enhance local and regional economic activity where possible. • Minimize visual impacts on the communities and enhance the visual environment where possible. • Maintain community and business district connections and access, including automobile, truck, emergency vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian access, and make improvements where possible. • Consider quality of life costs as well as financial costs. 6. Protect and enhance the natural and cultural environment. 7. Develop recommendations that can be implemented efficiently. 8. The study will continue to be conducted through an open and inclusive process. 9. Provide justification for any additional recommended actions over and above what analyses show is necessary In order to meet these objectives the Town of Reading believes that the following actions are necessary as a package of actions to be undertaken by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Highway Department: ~f~L A. Transit and TDM (Transportation Demand Management) Components Further development and study of the following components must be included in the environmental phase: 1. Re-open the Mishwam passenger rail station. 2. Implement a fully online sign-up system for carpools in the area. 3. Increase utilization of the Anderson Regional Transportation Center (RTC) through the. following or other measures: • Free commuter parking at Anderson RTC • Creation of a formal park-and-ride prograin at the Anderson RTC. • Improve access to the Anderson RTC, including a pedestrian bridge from the west side of the railroad tracks. 4. Expand ongoing marketing of transit services in the study area. 5. Expand ongoing outreach and incentives for carpooling in the study area through MassRIDES : • A carpool incentive program • Expanded vanpool incentive program • Additional marketing 6. Expand peak-period "Route 128" shuttle service from Anderson RTC to Burlington, Lexington, and Waltham, with connecting service to Reading Depot. 7. Add off-peak "Route 128" shuttle service. 8. Establish a park-and-ride shuttle service from Peabody. 9. Explore cross-ticketing/fare payment arrangements on privately operated shuttle services. 10. Improve signage and traveler information to promote carpooling and transit: • Install static signage on 1-93 and I-95 promoting carpooling and transit. • Install electronic signs or Variable Message Signs (VMS) on I-93 and I-95 promoting carpooling and transit. • Use real-time traffic, transit schedule, and parking information in signs, websites, cell phones, or other media. 11. Increase MBTA reverse-peak and local bus service on Route 354 and extending Route 132 (currently serving Malden, Melrose and Stoneham) to serve the Reading commuter rail station, the Anderson RTC, and nearby employers in Woburn. 12. Enhance MBTA commuter rail service on existing lines: • Improve headways on the Lowell Line between Anderson RTC and Boston to create a shuttle-type service with peak period headway's of 15 or 20 minutes. • Add service north of the Anderson RTC on the Lowell Line and the Haverhill Line. 13. Encourage employers within the 128 region to allow flexible work hours. B. Highway Components 1. H3US generally is the preferred option, but it needs more work to minimize impacts on abutting properties in Reading. 2. MHD needs to work to lower the profile of the overhead ramps to the maximum extent possible. 3. There needs to be an up-front commitment for inclusion of sound barriers as" part of the project, even though sound barriers may require minimal land takings in order to be effective. 4. Implement "easy fix" enhancements to the highway system as soon as possible: • Eliminate the lane drop on 95/128 North at the Interchange - extend the additional lane northbound to at least the 128/129 intersection, Add a southbound lane, beginning the 4th lane from as far north as Walkers Brook Drive, • Incorporate noise barriers as part of the construction of this north bound and south bound lane • Improve traffic/speed enforcement • Enforce EXISTING state laws to minimize noise ■ 80db for motorcycle mufflers ■ Prohibited use of engine brakes on 18-wheelers (and post signage?) 5. Construction mitigation - proactive measures must be taken to: • Minimize cut-through traffic • Each component of the improvements should be analyzed for improvements to traffic congestion and minimization of cut through traffic during and following construction. The results of the analysis should establish the phasing of components of construction to minimize impacts of the surrounding communities during construction. Minimize disruption - noise and otherwise - to abutting properties (noise and light from night time construction) • Additional law enforcement funding to regulate traffic during construction. • Major project construction cannot start before the West Street improvements (Project # 601705) and state projects; Main Street Pavement Resurfacing (Project # 604804) and N. Reading/Reading Rte 28 bridge project (Project # 603473) are completed. • Perform benefit analysis (environmental, traffic mitigation, noise etc.) of daytime vs. nighttime construction. • Upgrade obsolete traffic controllers and install closed loop system for traffic signals along Rte 28, Rte 129, Walkers Brook Drive, West Street, Woburn Street and Summer Avenue to regulate cut through traffic during construction. • Synchronize/control traffic lights in Reading Square to manage cut thru traffic, flow on 129 Approved by the Reading Board of Selectmen May 14, 2007 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Zambouras, George Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 1:23 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: BOS Position on Interchange RS1.doc Regarding the upfront commitment for sound barriers: Just for information to the BOS, to me it is clear that they will become part of the project. The existing sound levels already exceed the threshold for their inclusion. The actual testing for their justification is developed during the environmental stage (next stage). I would add: Each component of the improvements should be analyzed for improvements to traffic congestion and minimization of cut through traffic during and following construction. The results of the analysis should establish the phasing of components of construction to minimize impacts of the surrounding communities during construction. Construction Mitigation: 1. Additional law enforcement funding to regulate traffic during construction. 2. Major project construction cannot start before the West Street improvements (Project # 601705) and state projects; Main Street Pavement Resurfacing (Project # 604804) and N.Reading/Reading Rte 28 bridge project (Project # 603473) is completed. 3. Perform benefit analysis (environmental, traffic mitigation, noise etc.) of daytime vs. nighttime construction. 4. Upgrade obsolete traffic controllers and install closed loop system for traffic signals along Rte 28, Rte 129, Walkers Brook Drive, West Street, Woburn Street and Summer Avenue to regulate cut through traffic during construction. Other than asking for for some unforeseen restoration or construction impacts I can't think of anything else. George From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 2:27 PM To: Zambouras, George Subject: BOS Position on Interchange RS1.doc Comments/suggestions? 5/10/2007 Section Ad Hoc Communitv Preservation Act Studv Committee There is hereby created an Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee which shall exist until June 30, 2007, or until such earlier date the Ad Hoc Committee may have completed its work. The Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms expiring 6-30-07 or such earlier date that may be determined. In selecting the membership, the Board of Selectmen shall attempt to fill the membership as follows: e One member from the Community Planning and Development Commission from members recommended by the CPDC; 4 One member from the Conservation Commission from members recommended by the Conservation Commission; e One member from the Reading Housing Authority from members recommended by the Housing Authority; s One member from the Historical Commission from members recommended by the Commission; ♦ One member from the Recreation Committee from members recommended by the Committee; ♦ One member from the Finance Committee from members recommended by the FINCOM; ♦ Two residents of the Town of Reading not otherwise- members of any of the above Boards/Committees/Corrimissions, but who may be members of Town Meeting or of any other Board, Committee, or Commission of the Town other than those named above; e The. Board of Selectmen shall designate one of their members to serve as a member and liaison to the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. The mission of the Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee is to learn as much information as possible about the Community Preservation Act; to evaluate the Community Preservation Act and its applicability to the Town of Reading, to advise the Board of Selectmen on the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the Community' Preservation Act for the Town of Reading, and to offer the Board of Selectmen a ranking of the options and the reasons for the ranking in adopting the Community Preservation act.. The Ad Hoc Study Committee shall be responsible to: ♦ Review the Town Master Plan, Recreation Facilities Plan, Conservation Plan, Open Space & Recreation Plan, and all other relevant documents currently available, including but not limited to plans and inventories of the Historical Commission and the Housing Authority, as they relate to the goals of the Community Preservation Act; e Review the components of the Community Preservation Act and determine their advantages and disadvantages to the Town of Reading; ♦ Develop a plan to review milestones in this process with the Board of Selectmen; and ♦ Develop the criteria by which the options will be measured; Z,/j/ ♦ Work with staff and the Board of Selectmen to secure community input into the choices and options available to the Town for possible adoption of the Community Preservation Act; Based on discussion with the Board of Selectmen, draft a proposed Town Meeting Warrant Article and Referendum language for review by Town Counsel. Recommend to the Board of Selectmen a ranking of the options for adoption of the Community Preservation Act in Reading, with the criteria as to how the rankings were selected. The Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act Study Committee will complete all of its work by June 30, 2007 (or such date as the Board of Selectmen may extend the deadline). The Committee will make an interim report to the Board of Selectmen in early January 1007 in order that the Board of Selectmen may consider whether or not to bring the issue before the Town Meeting at a late January or early February 2007 Special Town Meeting. In conducting its work, the Ad Hoc Committee will be bound by all of the rules and regulations of the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Staff will be assigned to work with the Ad Hoc Committee through the Town Manager. Adopted 10-3-06 yya 2. 4d. Hearinu: Curb Cut - 532 West Street - The owner of 532 West Street built a second driveway without Town permits. As we now move forward to putting in curb and sidewalk, the issue of the second driveway needs to be addressed. The Town standards require a lot width of at least 120 feet in order to have a second driveway. There are certainly a lot of grandfathered situations in the community. Mr. Miles, the property owner, will be at the Selectmen's Meeting to request a waiver to permit the second driveway to continue. 4e. Hearinu: Curb Cut - 49 Locust Street - The property owner of 49 Locust Street requests approval to continue to park alongside of the street parallel to his property. The photographs in your packet show the situation. There is a retaining wall along the entire frontage of Locust Street except for. an area where a single car garage is built into the side of the hill. The property owner has been parking in the "tree lawn" area along Locust Street and has, in fact, paved it. Locust Street is scheduled for reconstruction, and property owners have been told that they need to remove all obstructions and will not be allowed to park in the tree lawn. The property owner will be in to request a waiver. 4f. Annrove 128/93 Position Parser - I have taken the material that Rick Schubert drafted and presented at your last meeting, along with comments made by the Board of Selectmen and subsequent comments from the Town Engineer. These are included in the draft Position Paper to be presented to the Task Force on May 15th 4h. Extend Northern Area Greenwav Committee's Tenure - The NAGC tenure expires on June 30, 2007. I would recommend extension of the tenure for this committee until December 31, 2007. PIH:lm Policy establishing an 66ad hoc Task Force for planning the northern area greenway" (Task Force) The Town of Reading owns, through the Conservation Commission, Town Forest, water division, and other means, a continuous band of Town-owned lands along the north side of Reading extending continuously from east of Haverhill Street westerly to Strout Avenue. The Town is currently purchasing a key parcel of land on Main Street that contributes to that interconnection. The Board of Selectmen desires the creation of. a plan and implementation strategy, the goals of which will be to: • improve public access • to more fully utilize these lands through interconnection and trails, • ' to establishment and enhance passive recreation uses, • to create active recreation uses including ball fields where possible, and • to protect and preserving the natural environment and the quality which makes these lands unique. There is hereby established a nine (9) member ad hoc Task Force to develop plans for northern area greenway, and to report to the Board of Selectmen on their recommendations. The terms of the ad hoc committee shall expire on June 30, 2007, unless extended by the Board of Selectmen. In selecting the Committee membership of 9 members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall consider including representatives of the following interests on the Task Force: ♦ Community Planning and Development Commission ♦ Conservation Commission o Town. Forest Committee; Recreation Cormmittee ♦ Finance Committee ♦ residents of the residential neighborhoods abutting the greenway The Task Force shall, at a minimum, perform the following: 1. Develop a financial plan for implementation of the goals; 2. Develop a work plan and schedule, including key decision points by the Board of Selectmen, for accomplishing its Mission, and review the work plan with the Board of Selectmen; 3. Understand the goals of the Town Master Plan and the Open Space and Recreation Plan as they would apply to this area; 4. Develop alternatives to address the goals listed above; 5. Evaluate options for implementation of . the alternate plans, including funding mechanisms; , 6. Provide interim report(s) on the work of the Task Force to the Board of Selectmen; 7. Develop enthusiasm within the community for improvements to this area; 8. Provide a final report to the Board of Selectmen no later than June 30, 2007. The ad hoc Task Force for planning the northern area greenway will be considered to be part of the Department of Public Works for Administrative purposes. The services of the Conservation Administrator, Recreation Administrator, Town Planner, Town Counsel, and other expertise will be available through the Town Manager. The ad hoc Task Force will make an interim report to the Board of Selectmen no later than February 28, 2007, and a final report to the Board of Selectmen no later than June 30, 2007, except as the Board of Selectmen may extend that date. Adopted 8-8-06 Board of Selectmen Meeting April 24, 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 7:02 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Margaret Cowell. Reuorts and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Richard Schubert requested a location on the new website where all public hearings can be posted. Selectman Camille Anthony suggested putting the Route 128/I-93 item on the May 1st agenda for the Board to take a position. She attended a meeting of the Trust Fund Commissioners and attended the Earth Day events. She noted that she has concerns regarding the compact fluorescent bulbs that have mercury in them. She requested that DEP be contacted and ask them to take the lead regarding the proper disposal of these bulbs. Selectman Stephen Goldy thanked the community for their support on the death of his mother. He noted that the RMLD payment will be higher this year. He and Camille Anthony met with a consultant re: 40R. He also noted that there are significant benefits in the 40R process that bring money and design review to the Town. The funds are based on the number of units but it is a longer process. He did note that 40R requires density and that could mean about 400 units of housing. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that the Board received a letter from Mary Ellen O'Neill regarding our dog policy. He suggested a funding mechanism to deal with lost dogs. He suggested checking with the local kennels to see if there is any interest in a fee abatement for kennels who are willing to let a stray dog stay overnight. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that Friends of Reading Recreation are holding a bike safety event on May 6th. He also noted that Babe Ruth Baseball wants a shed at Morton Field. Chairman Ben Tafoya indicated that the Board needs to write a letter to the Governor and Secretary of State regarding the Downtown Project. He also noted that Earth Day was a great event. 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting - April 24, 2007 - Pave 2 Public Comment - Margaret Cowell of Main Street noted that a piece of town owned land that abuts her property has very large pine trees that are a hazard to her property. She also noted that there is a problem with the drainage in that area created by the High School project. The trees are standing in water and that will weaken them. The Town Manager noted that the issue of drainage should have improved. There are filters in the catch basins that could be blocked. Chairman Ben Tafoya asked if the drainage system is complete, and the Town Manager noted that it is but it is not fully operational yet. Ms. Cowell asked that the Town look at all of the trees in that area. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that it sounds more like a drainage issue than a tree issue. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that there are weekly meetings at the High School, and he will talk to conservation and go out there with them and take a look. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • There was Water Resources Commission (WRC) public hearing in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Town Hall on April 23rd at 3:00 p.m. on Reading's application to purchase all of its water from the MWRA. A second hearing is scheduled in West Boylston on Thursday, April 26th in the donor basin. • An Earth Day Fair took place at the RMLD Cafeteria on April 21st from 10:00 a.m. 'til 2:00 p.m. Several Town agencies participated. The evening before, two movies were shown - "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Who Killed the Electric Car." • Reading's next street sign lottery drawing will be held on April 30, 2007. • The Reading Lions Club invites you to participate in the Fourth Annual Reading Friends and Family Day. Save the Date - Saturday, June 30, 2007. • "Help Wanted" - the process is beginning to recruit volunteers for various Boards, Committees and Commissions of the Town. • Health Services Administrator Jane Fiore has announced her retirement in September. • Please see the attached memo from the Town Engineer re: traffic counts. • The Town is doing reconstruction on three roads at the current time - Hillcrest Road, Maple Ridge Road and Cumberland Road. • The Town is currently doing line striping.in the community. • REI is celebrating its 20th year in Reading on Saturday. The Reading store was the first REI store on the east coast and its success has resulted in a number of additional stores in New England. • The Library is having an Open House this Saturday - April 28th from 10:00 a.m. 'til 2:00 p.m. • The Board has received an invitation to the Girl Scout Gold Award presentation. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that she will be attending. Discussion/Action Items Reannointment of Town Accountant - The Town Manager noted that the Charter has the Town Accountant position as a one year term that expires in March. He recommends reappointing Gail LaPointe. Town Accountant Gail LaPointe was present. She discussed her work relationship with the Reading Municipal Light Department, and the new financial platform that the Town will be purchasing. ` Board of Selectmen Meeting - Anri124. 2007 - Page 3 A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to appoint Gail LaPointe as Town Accountant with a term expiring March 31. 2008, or until a successor is appointed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Review Proposed Policv on Electronic Communications - The Town Manager noted that there has been a problem with the Selectmen receiving electronic mail and not responding, so he created the following policy to address the situation. All electronic mail is a public record. If it needs attention of Town staff, the Town Manager will respond and copy it to the Board of Selectmen and list it on the next agenda. If the e-mail expresses opinions or comments, then the Town Manager will acknowledge receipt and list on the next agenda. If the e-mail asks the Board of Selectmen to take action, then the Secretary will draft a form letter acknowledging receipt, and will schedule time on an upcoming agenda. The Board of Selectmen shall not comment electronically. Hard copies of all electronic communication will be created and placed in a central file. The Town Manager noted that this will be a bylaw and he will schedule this for a hearing. Town Counsel Evaluation Process - The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen do a Town Counsel evaluation every year. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Board should get feedback and the law firm needs to be rated. He indicated that the Board received bad advice on the housing issue. He feels that they need to be reminded that we hire the firm and not the person. The Board requested to have Gary Brackett in to talk to the Board regarding -the housing issue before the evaluation is done. The Town Manager noted that he will schedule a time for Gary Brackett to come before the Board regarding the housing issue. He will distribute the evaluation form to the appropriate staff and Boards, Committees and Commissions. Chairman Ben Tafoya and Selectman Stephen Goldy indicated that they will do the evaluation. Review Vision. Mission. Values. Work Proeram - The Town Manager noted that he brought in an unpaid resident, Karen Cioffi, to do consultation work on this topic. He reviewed the vision and mission 'statements. He also noted that the values are the same but organized differently. The passage about Reading will be put on the webpage. The Town Manager reviewed the top 15 goals. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli suggested adding the Moderator to the Chairman training. He requested that the feasibility of using the Oakland Road property for an Arts Center be put on an upcoming Selectmen's Agenda. Chairman Ben Tafoya asked if there was a list of organizations who want to be involved in this, and the Town Manager indicated that he will get a list. S a3 " Board of Selectmen Meeting - Anri124. 2007 - Page 4 Selectman Camille Anthony noted that South Main Street needs to be added under She also noted that depression of utilities needs to be done in that area. It was suggested that the Economic Development Committee work with the three property owners on South Main Street to create a plan for their property. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meeting of April 24. 2007 at 10:00 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary b( C Commonwealth of Massachusetts c~ DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & F COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Deval L. Patrick, Governor ® Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor O Tina Brooks, Undersecretary G~ Sy6 May 3, 2007 B -.a Peter I. Hechenbleikner x- Town Manager 0 ~ i Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 0 Reading, MA 01867 " Dear Mr. Hechenbleilcer: ~cl On behalf of Governor Deval L. Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray, I wish to congratulate the Town of Reading on receiving downtown technical assistance through the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative. Under this assistance, Peg Barringer, consultant, will work with the Downtown Steering Committee on a market assessment of the downtown center. The Department of Housing and Community Development's Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (NMI) provides communities with targeted assistance to facilitate successful, long-term downtown and city/town center revitalization. We commend the Town of Reading on your continuing efforts to create an economically viable town center. Please contact Emmy Hahn, MDI Coordinator, at (617) 573-1364 to schedule the assistance. Sincerely, 'I Ina Broo cs Undersecretary cc: Senator Richard R Tisei Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Representative Patrick M. Natale g~ 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 www.mass.gov/dhcd Boston, Massachusetts 02114 ' ' 617.573.1100 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1 . 1G 't DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & w w' DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY - . Deval L. Patrick, Governor ♦ Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor ♦ Tina Brooks, Undersecretary May 4, 2007 3 Mr. Ben Tafoya, Chairman a Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01876 RE: Housing Plan -Approved Dear Mr. Tafoya: The Department has reviewed Reading's Housing Plan pursuant to the provisions of Planned Production regulation, 760 CMR 31.07. Based on our review of the plan, the Department has detennined that Reading is in conformity with the provisions of the Planned Production regulation. Therefore, I approve the Housina Plan for the Town of Reading. For the purposes of Planned Production, approved plans are considered to be in effect on the date we received all required elements of the plan. The effective date for Reading is January 3, 2007. Now that you have an approved affordable housing plan, you may request the Department's certification of compliance with your plan. Compliance with a plan occurs when: 1. The Town has produced housing units affordable to low- and moderate-income households during one calendar year that total at least % of one percent of the year round housing units; 2. All units produced are eligible to be counted on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). If you have questions about eligibility for the SHI, please visit: http://www.mass.gov/dhcd/ToolKit/Eligsumm.doc.; and 3. The.housing units have been produced in accordance with the Town's Housing Plan and the Plamred Production Guidelines. Please note that during the first year of participation (year the plan is approved), if the approved plan is based on a pre-existing locally approved plan, such as a master plan, units created prior to the effective date but not before January 1 of the same year may be counted. If the units meet these criteria and are consistent with the plan, we will certify that the Town is in compliance with its plan within 30 days of receiving its request for certification. I applaud your, efforts to plan for the housing needs of Reading. If you need assistance as you implement your plan, please contact Phillip DeMartino at (617) 573-1357 or at Phillip.Demartino@state.ma.us. Sincerely, Ivy Tina Brooks Undersecretary Cc: Senator Kichard R. Tisei Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Representative Patrick M. Natale Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, Reading 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 Boston, Massachusetts 02114 w-,"v.mass.gov/dhcd 617.573.1100 SIC fps TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2007 Monthly Hours $ Month Monthlv Monthly Hours Cumulative Available Monthly Monthlv Cumulative Available Hours Hours Used vs Remainder $ $ Cost Remainder Allocated Used Allocated of 1/2 vear Allocated Used Year July 51.2 48.6 (2.60) (2.60) 258.6 $6,667 $6,318 $6,318 $73,686 Includes Heir search August 5.1.2 44.8 (6.40) (9.00) 213.8 $6,667 $8,189 $14,507 $65,497 for Memorial Park September 51.2 34 (17.20) (26.20) 179.8 $6,667 $4,875 $19,382 $60,622 October 51.2 51.5 0.30 (25.90) 128.3 $6,667 $6,635 $26,017 $53,987 November 51.2 35.9 (15.30) (41.20) 92.4 $6,667 $4,667 $30,684 $49,320 December 51.2 24.4 (26.80) (68.00) 68 $6,667 $3,180 $33,864 $46,140 307.2 239.2 (68.00) $40,002 $33,864 $33,864 $46,1401 January 51.2 46.9 (4.30) (72.30) 375.2 $6,667 $6,352 $40,216 $39,788 February 51.2 49.8 (1.40) (73.70) 325.4 $6,667 $6,754 $46,970 $33,034 March 51.2 60.2 9.00 (64.70) 265.2 $6,667 $7,929 $54,899 $25,105 April 51.2 (51.20) (115.90) 265.2 $6,667 $54,899 $25,105 May 51.2 (51.20) (167.10) 265.2 $6,667 $54,899 $25,105 June 51.2 (51.20) (218.30) 265.2 $6,667 $54,899 $25,105 Subtotal 307.2 156.9 $40,002 $21,035 Total 614.4 396.1 -218.3 $80,004 $54,899 $25,1051 5/2/2007 b C" I PUBLIC COMMENTS Two required public hearings were held to take comment on this application, one in Reading, the receiving basin on April 23, 2007, and one in West Boylston, one of the donor basins, on April 26, 2007. Oral testimony provided at the hearing in the receiving basin was in support of the project. Testimony at the hearing held in the donor basin expressed concern about historic flow alteration in the donor basins and requested that aquatic habitat and flow studies be required for the South Nashua and Swift Rivers. Written comment was accepted until April. 30, 2007 and received from the Nashua River Watershed Association and the MWRA. Copies of the written public comments are found in Appendix A. EO 385 This Staff Recommendation is consistent with Executive Order 385, which-has the dual objective of resource protection and sustainable development. This Staff Recommendation does not encourage growth in areas without adequate infrastructure nor does it cause a loss of environmental quality or resources. CONDITIONS OF THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION Conditions 1 through 5 of the June 2005 WRC Decision on the previous application by the Town of Reading to purchase water from the MWRA no longer apply and are hereby rescinded. All other conditions remain in effect and are incorporated herein and set forth below. Based on the analyses and concerns expressed about this project, Staff recommends that approval of Reading's application under the Interbasin Transfer Act to increase amount of water purchased from the MWRA System be subject to the following conditions. Reading must commit in writing to abide by these conditions. 1. Reading will limit its purchase of MWRA. water to 829 million gallons of water annually and provide the DEP Annual Statistical Reports to the WRC for the first five (5) years after this approval, to determine if the programs in place are successful in keeping unaccounted-for water at or below 10% and residential gallons per capita per day (gpcd) at 65 or less and to confirm that the interbasin transfer from MWRA to Reading does not exceed the annual limit of 829 million gallons. After the five year period, Reading will provide these reports on request of the WRC Staff. 2. Reading will adhere to a standard of outdoor water use not less than the bylaw currently in effect (June 2005). 3. Reading must continue effective demand management programs that meet the Interbasin Transfer Performance Standards for Criterion #3, Water Conservation. 4. If the amount of unaccounted-for water increases to greater than 10%, Reading must either provide an explanation of why this has occurred (e.g. water main break, large fire, etc.) or provide a plan, for WRC approval, to reduce unaccounted-for water to acceptable levels. Page 18 of 20 5. If per capita residential water use increases above 65 gpd, the Town must implement a comprehensive residential conservation program that seeks to reduce residential water use through a retrofit, rebate or other similarly effective program for encouraging installation of household water saving devices, including faucet aerators, showerheads and toilets and through efforts to reduce excessive outdoor water use, including the imposition of seasonal water use rates and other measures. If this occurs, the Town must provide a plan for this program to the WRC for approval. 6. Reading must update its water conservation plan to reflect 2006 revision of the Water Conservation Standards for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This revised plan must be submitted to WRC Staff within a year of the approval of this transfer. 7. Reading must continue provide annual reports detailing the water conservation actions taken as part of the four-year, $1 million program. This should include an accounting of the money spent and the successes of the program. 8. If, in the future, it becomes economically viable to build a drinking water treatment plant in town and reactivate and treat local wells, Reading must notify the WRC. If use of these wells would result in an increase in the rate of transfer of wastewater out of basin, Reading must file a request for approval with the WRC for an increase over the present rate of interbasin transfer for these wells. Reading is sewered to the Massachusetts Coastal basin, therefore local in-town sources are transferred out of basin as wastewater. By virtue of claiming that its local sources are currently not viable at any time for drinking water purposes, and therefore an Interbasin Transfer from the Chicopee and Nashua basins is needed to meet the Town's water supply needs, Reading forfeits its "grandfathered" rights to use its local sources under the Interbasin Transfer Act. 9. In addition, if Reading's wells are reactivated without a treatment plant and used in a manner that is jurisdictional under the Interbasin Transfer Act, Reading, or the proponent of use of these wells, must file a request for approval with the WRC for an increase over the present rate of interbasin transfer for these wells. Conditions for approval of the Local Water Resources Management Plan Reading must revise and update its Local Water Resources Management Plan to reflect the circumstances of this approval. A revised plan must be submitted to WRC Staff within six months of this approval. When all updates have been made, Staff will bring the plan to the WRC for approval. In addition, the following. specific changes must be made: • References to MWRA's determination of "reasonable instream flow" should be eliminated. If the reference is a direct quote, the quotes should be deleted and paraphrased. Under the ITA, it is the WRC, not the entity proposing to sell water, that determines "reasonable instream flow". v Page 19 of 20 Page 1 of 3 Hechenbleikner Peter From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [Bob.Frey@state.ma.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 10:31 AM To: cnj4@aol.com; jebarnes@mit.edu Cc: jblaustein @mapc.org; Melissa.Callen@state.ma.us; michael.a.chong@fhwa.dot.gov; dcooke@vhb.com; Crupi, Andrea (SEN); adisarcina@hshassoc.com; Draisen, Mark (MAPC); Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); tharwood@cityofwoburn.com; Town Manager; Martel, Justin (HOU); amckinnon@hshassoc.com; thomaslmclaughlin@comcast.net; john.mcvann@fhwa.dot.gov; pmedeiros@sigcom.com; O'Rourke, Carmen (HOU); jpurdy@louisberger.com; kpyke@hshassoc.com; wschwartz@thecollaborative.com; kstein@hshassoc.com; Tafoya, Ben; VanMagness, Frederick (HOU) Subject: RE: Advance Notice: Next 93/95 ITF Meeting 5/16 Jeff and all: Due to other commitments on other dates for a number of us on the study team, we cannot reschedule the meeting. Everyone on the task force will receive the materials we discuss on the 16th via e-mail. We will not be voting on the final report, but as always everyone's input. on the draft report sections is sought and encouraged. After all the meetings that we've had, I'm confident that the consultant team has a good handle on the views of task force members and the general public regarding the key issues, elements to include, and concerns to address as they continue to put the report together. As you know, the chance for input won't end with this report, as our collaborative process will continue into the environmental stage. On the 16th, 1 will be asking all those present if they want to stay involved after completion of the planning study. For those of you not able to attend, the default situation will be to leave you on the mailing lists, as I am assuming most task force members would like to remain involved as we move into the environmental review phase. I'll have another "update" message to all the task force, including an agenda, sometime before the 5/16 meeting... 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 From: cnj4@aol.com [mailto:cnj4@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:38 AM To: jebarnes@mit.edu Cc: jblaustein@mapc.org; Melissa. Callen@state. ma. us; michael.a.chong@fhwa.dot.gov; dcooke@vhb.com; Crupi, Andrea (SEN); adisarcina@hshassoc.com; Draisen, Mark (MAPQ Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); tharwood@cityofwoburn.com; townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us; Martel, Justin (HOU); amckinnon@hshassoc.com; thomaslmclaughlin@comcast.net; john.mcvann@fhwa.dot.gov; pmedeiros@sigcom.com; O'Rourke, Carmen (HOU); jpurdy@louisberger.com; kpyke@hshassoc.com; wschwartz@thecollaborative.com; kstein@hshassoc.com; btafoya@comcast.net; VanMagness, Frederick (HOU) Subject: Re: Advance Notice: Next 93/95 ITF Meeting 5/16 5/3/2007 Page 2 of 3 Hello Bob, I will be attending a conference on May 14-16. Would it be possible to reschedule this meeting? Otherwise, I would appreciate receiving materials that would be distributed at the May 16th meeting. I would also appreciate receiving a copy of the draft final report before it becomes public. Will members of the Task Force be allowed to vote on the final report (i.e., accepting, accepting with modification, or rejection of the final report)? Thanks, Jeff Everson --=--Original Message---- From: jebarnes@MIT.EDU Cc: jblaustein@mapc.org; Melissa. Calien @state.ma.us; michael.a.chong@fhwa.dot.gov; dcooke@vhb.com; Andrea. Crupi@state.ma.us; adisarcina@hshassoc.com; mdraisen@mapc.org; Adriel.Edwards@state.ma.us; Bob.Frey@state.ma.us; tharwood@cityofwoburn.com; townmanager@ci.reading. ma.us; Justin. Martel@state.ma.us; amckinnon@hshassoc.com; thomasimclaughlin@comcast.net; john.mcvann@fhwa..dot.gov; pmedeiros@sigcom.com; Carmen.O'Rourke@state.ma.us; jpurdy@louisberger.com; kpyke@hshassoc.com; wschwartz@thecollaborative.com; kstein@hshassoc.com; btafoya@comcast.net; Frederick.Vanmagness@state.ma.us Sent: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 9:44 AM Subject: RE: Advance Notice: Next 93/95 ITF Meeting 5/16 Hi Bob: Unfortunately, I have a medical appointment on May 16th at 4:30 that I am unable to change, and .1 won't be able to attend on this date. If there are materials to be handed out at the meeting, would it be possible to send them to me? Thanks very much. Jonathan From: Frey, Bob (EOT) f mailto: Bob. Frev(&state.ma.usl Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 12:25 PM To: Corey, John; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen, Darlene; Casey, Paul; Clarke, Dennis; Cosgrove, Joe; DiBlasi, Joe; Durrant, Ian; Everson, Jeff; Festa, Mike; Florino, Ron; 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; Motter, Andy; Natale, Patrick; Ragucci, David; Rogers, Maureen A.; Smith, Suzanne; Stinson, Richard; Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster, Bill Cc: Blaustein, Joan; Callan, Melissa; Chong, Michael; Cooke, Don; Crupi, Andrea (SEN); DiSarcina, Tony; Draisen, Mark (MAPC); Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); Harwood, Tracey (Mayor McLaughlin); Hechenblikner, Peter; 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: Advance Notice: Next 93/95 ITF Meeting 5/16 5/3/2007 Page 3 of 3 Hello Task Force Members, Our next 1-93/1-95 Interchange Task Force meeting will be held on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Reading Senior Center 49 Pleasant Street Reading An agenda and other details will be sent early next month. Thanks, Bob Bob Frey Manager of Statewide Planning Office of Transportation Planning Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (617) 973-7449 bob_freye.eot.state. ma.us AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. 0 . 5/3/2007 Next 93/95 ITF Meeting 5/16 in Reading Page 1 of 2 C Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [Bob. Frey@state.ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 10:18 AM To: Corey, John; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen, Darlene; Casey, Paul; Clarke, Dennis; Cosgrove, Joe; DiBlasi, Joe; Durrant, Ian; 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; Mofter, 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; 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: Next 93/95 ITF Meeting 5/16 in Reading Attachments: ITF 2007 05716 meeting agenda.doc Hello Again Task Force Members, As a reminder, our LAST 1-93/1-95 ITF meeting will be: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Reading Senior Center 49 Pleasant Street Reading An agenda is attached: «ITF 2007 05-16 meeting agenda.doc>> A few of you have told me that you will not be able to attend the meeting. As I had indicated, we cannot reschedule due to other commitments, but those who cannot attend will still have an opportunity for input in the next few weeks as we finish the final report: o Later this week we will send out the text only versions of the report chapters. Although they are nearing completion, they are still considered works in progress and are DRAFTS FOR TASK FORCE REVIEW. o At next week's meeting, we will hand out printed draft chapters in layout format, which will include all the graphics (virtually all of which we have seen before from previous presentations). For those "regulars" not able to attend, we will get a printed copy to you and/or e-mail it in sections (the electronic files will be large). o We will not be voting on the final report, but as always everyone's input on the draft report sections is sought and encouraged. After all the meetings and discussions we've had, and from what I've reviewed so far, I'm confident that the consultant team has a good handle on the views of task force members and the general public regarding the key issues, elements to include, and concerns to address as they continue to put the report together. As you know, the chance for input won't end with this report, as our collaborative process will continue into the environmental stage. o Everyone will have until approximately the end of the month to offer final comments on the report before it "goes public" o At the meeting, I will be asking all those present if they want to stay involved after completion of the planning study. For those of you not able to attend, the default situation will be to leave you on the mailing lists, as I am assuming most task force members would like to remain involved as we move into the environmental review phase. But there will be several different LEVELS of participation depending on your level of interest, which we'll discuss at the meeting. J~ \ 5/9/2007 Next 93/95 ITF Meeting 5/16 in Reading AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Page 2 of 2 I'd like to have a SHORT RECEPTION immediately after the conclusion of the meeting TO CELEBRATE OUR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS over the past four years. Perhaps we could make this "POT LUCK" if a few of you are willing to bring a dessert, appetizer, or whatever. PLEASE LET ME KNOW at least a day or two BEFORE THE MEETING IF YOU PLAN TO BRING SOMETHING.. See you next Wednesday... 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 V~ 5/9/2007 l THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ' EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION s" DEVAL L. PATRICK 1-93 /1-95 INTERCHANGE GOVERNOR TRANSPORTATION STUDY TIMOTHY P. MURRAY LIEUTENANt GOVERNOR BERNARD COVEN TASK FORCE MEETING SECRETARY Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Reading Senior Center 49 Pleasant Street Reading, MA 01867 MEETING AGENDA 1. Welcome and Administrative Items 4:30 2. Brief Recap of March 21St Public Meeting 4:45 (Attendance, comments, surveys, etc.) 3. Recent Issues and Actions 5:00 (Neighborhood visit, 1-93 ramp alignments, etc.) 4. Review of Draft Report Sections 5:15 (Chapter explanations, review period, finalizing and distribution, etc.) 5. Next Steps 6:15 (Environmental process, participation opportunities for task force, etc.) c~ TEN PARK PLAZA, BOSTON, MA 02116-3969 TELEPHONE: (617) 973-7000 - TELEFAx: (617) 523-6454 - TDD: (617) 973-7306 - www.MASS.GOV/EOT J