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2007-01-09 Board of Selectmen Packet
MEMO TO: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Friday, January 05, 2007 Re: Agenda -1-9-07 The following information is relative to the January 9, 2007 Board of Selectmen agenda: 1 c) There is no warrant for the Special Town meeting for the Board's consideration this evening. The CPDC had to cancel their last workshop meeting because of a lack of posting of the meeting. Therefore, they were not able to get all of the work done for their warrant articles. In addition, the time frame was very tight to begin with. After consultation with the Chairman of CPDC, and with Board of Selectmen Chair Ben Tafoya,, we have put off the Special Town Meeting until February 26, and the warrant closing until January 30. This will give CPDC time to do a thorough and complete job on these ni-9 ters. 4a) The CCP Advisory Committee will make a presentation on their progress to date. At Chairman Ben Tafoya's request I have also included in the packet a copy of the policy establishing the Advisory Committee 4b) Ted Tye, Managing Partner of National Development will be in to introduce himself to the Board of Selectmen and to the Community. National Development has been selected by Pearson to partner with the Weiner Group to develop the Addison Wesley Pearson site. Chairman Ben Tafoya, EDC Chairman Russ Graham, and I met with Pearson and Ted Tye on Friday, and are optimistic that a new working relationship can be developed that will bring about a positive resolution to development of this site. 4c) Chief Cormier will present to the 130s information on the crossing guard locations that we have, our elementary school district boundaries, and the utilization of the various crossing locations by students. We will continue to provide coverage at all locations through Tuesday, and the Chief is working to see if a substitute or "spare" crossing guard(s) can assist in the meantime. *Pagel MEMO TO: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Friday, January 05, 2007 Re: Agenda -1-9-07 The following information is relative to the January 9, 2007 Board of Selectmen agenda: 1 c) There is no warrant for the Special Town meeting for the Board's consideration this evening. The CPDC had to cancel their last workshop meeting because of a lack of posting of the meeting. Therefore, they were not able to get all of the work done for their warrant articles. In addition, the time frame was very tight to begin with. After consultation with the Chairman of CPDC, and with Board of Selectmen Chair Ben Tafoya,, we have put off the Special Town Meeting until February 26, and the warrant closing until January 30. This will give CPDC time to do a thorough and, complete job on these matters. s 4a) The CCP Advisory Committee will make a presentation on their progress to date. At Chairman Ben Tafoya's request I have also included in the packet a copy of the policy establishing the Advisory Committee 4b) Ted Tye, Managing Partner of National Development will be in to introduce himself to the Board of Selectmen and to the Community. National Development has been selected by Pearson to partner with the Weiner Group to develop the Addison Wesley Pearson site. Chairman Ben Tafoya, EDC Chairman Russ Graham, and I met with Pearson and Ted Tye on Friday, and are optimistic that a new working relationship can be developed that will bring about a positive resolution to development of this site. 4c) Chief Cormier will present to the BOs information on the crossing guard locations that we have, our elementary school district boundaries, and the utilization of the various crossing locations by students. We will continue to provide coverage at all locations through Tuesday, and the Chief is working to see if a substitute or "spare" crossing guard(s) can assist in the meantime. • Page 1 } Policv Establishine an Advisory Committee (Committee) on the "Cities for Climate Protection " Proeram The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) has established a "Cities for Climate Protection" program, which works with cities, towns, and counties to reduce the pollution that causes global warming. There is hereby established a five (5) member Advisory Committee (Committee) on the "Cities for Climate Change" program to advise the Board of Selectmen on implementation of the Program. The purpose of the Committee is to: ♦ Advise the Board of Selectmen on matters of policy related but not limited to the "Cities for Climate Protection" Program for use within the Town of Reading. In doing this work, the Committee will: ♦ Conduct a local emissions inventory of greenhouse gas emission. ♦ Recommend an emissions reduction target. ♦ Identify local actions that achieve the target. ♦ Develop a proposed implementation action plan identifying policies and actions. ♦ Quantify and report benefits created. ♦ Make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and other bodies of the Town on measures appropriate to implement such a program. The Committee will be made up of five (5) members appointed for 3 year terms, so appointed that as even a number of terms shall expire in each year. In selecting the Committee membership of 5 members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall give consideration to members representing the following interests within the community: ➢ Member or designee of the Conservation Commission; ➢ member or designee of the Board of Health; ➢ member or designee from the Reading Municipal Light Department; ➢ an educator or representative of the School Department; ➢ one or more residents of the community who do not represent the above groups, and who has expertise in, conservation, environmental affairs, energy, or other areas of expertise which, in the opinion of the Board would be helpful in meeting the Committee's mission. Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittees do not necessarily have to be members of the Committee. The Committee shall be advisory in all matters. Decisions as to whether or not to implement measures shall rest with the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or other body having jurisdiction in the matter. This Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff as available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. This committee shall sunset on June 30, 2012 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen. Adopted 11-22-05 vev ~ p J O wi .L...v Ye ba ~ U •~~~IAf0A40P* Presentation to the Board of Selectmen Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection Program January 9, 2007 hftp://www.cl.reading.ma.us/climate Mission Statement The Advisory Committee on the "Cities for Climate Protection Program" is an official town advisory committee, comprised of concerned citizen volunteers seeking to achieve environmental, economic and societal sustainability by raising public awareness and influencing the community, including its government, to reduce detrimental environmental impacts and energy expenditures Specific Goals • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Improve air quality • Foster responsible stewardship of global ecosystem • Foster the conservation of energy sources • Reduce the energy expenses of the town, residents and businesses Methods • Implement the 5 milestone program of ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection Program • Encourage the use of sustainable energy sources and modes of transportation • Educate our citizenry with a strong public awareness campaign • Influence the town to formalize sustainable improvements • Encourage state and federal officials to take a more active role in climate protection. • Partner with local business • Reach out to neighboring communities Topics • Sources of Funding • Public Outreach • Cities for Climate Protection • Community • What's Next? Sources of Funding • Town Funding - $600 • RLMD - $2000 • Donations (Atlantic Food Mart) - $1000 • EOEA State Grant - $5000 - Diesel exhaust converters for 4 trucks • Individual Donations - $300 • Pending Grants -Additional converters for diesel truck exhaust -Tree plantings q (~,3 2 , Public Outreach • 1 2 3 Pledge (263 Pledges Received) • Grocery Tote Bags (250 Bags / Atlantic) • Change-A-Light Campaign • Green Sense Articles • Festival of Trees (Funds School Activities) • Information Tables • Civic Meetings ~ T 1 12 3 Pledge Results Tons of C02 Emissions Reduction 375 " 400 25 350 << y cr<:: 50 . 325 A75 300 100 275 S. 125 387 Tons of 250 w -.a, 175. 0263 Pledges C02 Avoided 225 200 Received ZI Selectmen Take the Pledge Change A Light Campaign • 312 Pledges Taken • 1804 Bulbs Changed • 508,728 kWh of Energy Saved • $50,873 Energy Costs Reduced • 802,780 Pounds of GHG Avoided • Certificate of Appreciation from lum Congressman Tierney V1 qF Green Sense Articles Weekly Articles in Local Papers - Emissions reduction suggestions - Climate change topics - Change-A-Light campaign -1 2 3 Pledge results News Articles and Press Releases ~NA,b Cities for Climate Protection • A group of cities and towns (Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)) around the world joining to foster wise use of resources to make communities healthier • A program sponsored by an organization (ICLEI) that provides technical support to its members ICLEI Local Cvovcrnknents _ for Sustainability ~ as 5 Milestones of CCP Program 1. Conduct local emissions inventory 2. Adopt emissions reduction target 3. Identify local actions to meet the target 4. Implement the action plan 5. Continue monitoring and quantify and report benefits of program r Milestone 1: Reading CO2 Emissions Inventory Municipal Waste 8% - 224,446 14,8802 Commercial 7% 21,098 1 4 rtj Transportation T;, y Residential ~ 57% 26% / 165,145 76,740 E Transportation • Emissions from 1-93 and 1-95 Raise Transportation Sector to 86.5% • Based on Vehicle Miles Traveled • Need to Work with Federal and State Agencies to Address Regional Issues Ll!n.:j 11210.1 =0 91 !"4'9 t, "A 6 5 Milestone 2: Adopt Emissions Reduction Goal • Reduction Goal & Reference Year • 10% Reduction in Current Emissions by 2020 • Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) - Northeastern States • Climate Change Action Plan - New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers • Kyoto Protocol - 7% of 1990 Emissions by 2019 O Community • Instructional Motion for Adopt LEED • Christmas Lights in Front of Town Hall • Coordinate with Town Planning Committees on Car Pooling • Participate on Town's Energy Committee • Participate on RMLD Board Meetings • Network with Other Towns k What's Next? • Develop Action Plan (Milestone 3) - Transportation -Town Buildings - Residential • Prepare 1 2 3 Pledge for Business • Pursue Additional Grants - EOEA State Grant i - Suburban Mobility Grant j - Other ~ w? 6 More What's Next ? • Continue Community Outreach - Green Sense Articles -Annual Pledges • Network with Other Communities • Support Town Energy Committee and other Town Planning Committees • Work with Schools on sf 1w Student Lead Projects Reading ACCCP Members Stephanie Anderberg, Secretary Michele Benson Dan Blodgett Joan Soeget V _ ' p § Ron D Addano Steve Goldy, Selectman Ray Porter Gina Snyder, Chair Tracy Sopchak B ReadingMassCCP@hotmail.com 7 'Reading Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01.867 readingmassccp r@i hotrnail.com www.ci.reading.ma.us/climate Town of Reading's Report on Greenhouse Gas (G HG) Emissions Government GHG Emissions from energy used by Electricity, Heating (gas and/or oil), and Vehicles (unleaded gas and/or diesel). Buildings Vehicle Fleet Streetlights Water/Sewage Community GHG Emissions from energy used by Electricity, Heating (gas and/or oil), and Transportation (based on data from Mass Highway Department on vehicles driving on Reading's roadways - Statistics of Average Daily Traffic). Residential Commercial Transportation Waste The data collected range from the year 2000 to 2004 based on what information was available from various sources. Data was entered into Clean Air and Climate Protection Software provided by ICLEI for Cities for Climate Protection. Presented to the Town of Reading Selectmen by the Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection January 9, 2007 C ~,a Reading's GHG Emissions i Tons Waste Municipal 2% 8% - 4,882 24,446 Commercial 7% 21,098 Transportation ! 57% f 165,145 0 1/4/2007 Page 1 Reading Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Summary Report Equiv CO2 Equiv CO2 Energy Cost (tons) (MMBtu) Buildings 24,446 90.9 355,905 1,454,562 Vehicle Fleet 1,334 5.0 15,470 150,255 Streetlights 371 1.4 3,410 192,968 Water/Sewage 746 2.8 6,857 192,777 Total 26,897 100.0 381,642 1,990,562. This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smi h Associates Inc. O Government GG Emissions in Tons Vehicles 5% 1,334 Streetlights 101 Water/Sewage 3% 746 r Buildings 91% 24,446 1/4/2007 Page 1 Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Detailed Report Equiv CO2 Equiv CO2 Energy Cost (tons) (MMBtu). Buildings Reading, MA Alice M Barrows School Electricity Light Fuel Oil Natural Gas Subtotal Alice M Barrows School Arthur W Coolidge Middle School Electricity Natural Gas Subtotal Arthur W Coolidge Middle School Birch Meadow School Electricity Natural Gas Subtotal Birch Meadow School DPW Garage Electricity Light Fuel Oil Subtotal DPW Garage Fire Stations Electricity Light Fuel Oil Subtotal Fire Stations High School, Press, Concession Electricity Light Fuel Oil Natural Gas Subtotal High School, Press, Concession 69 0.3 637 21,567 432 1.6 5,227 34,399 63 0.2 1,025 895 565 2.1 6,889 56,860 255 0.9 2,349 69,860 5,607 20.8 90,752 63,421 5,862 21.8 93,101 133,281 111 0.4 1,018 31,072 3,366 12.5 54,482 46,246 3,477 12.9 55,500 77,318 80 0.3 737 21,593 305 1.1 3,687 25,673 385 1.4 .4,424 47,267 72 0.3 666 18,835 221 0.8 2,668 16,356 293 1.1 3,334 35,192 906 3.4 8,332 240,548 2,145 8.0 25,948 173,544 514 1.9 8,321 7,015 3,565 13.3 42,601 421,107 This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and ,Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smith Associates Inc. qqt3 9/4/2007 Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Detailed Report Equiv CO2 Equiv CO2 Energy (tons) (MMBtu) J Warren Killam School Electricity 150 Light Fuel Oil 435 Natural Gas 68 Subtotal J Warren Killam School '653 Joshua Eaton School Electricity 108 Natural Gas 3,489 Subtotal Joshua Eaton School 3,597 Police Station, 991 Dispatch Electricity 125 Light Fuel Oil 194 Subtotal Police Station, 911 Dispatch 320 Reading Housing Authority Electricity 297 Subtotal Reading Housing Authority 297 Reading Library Electricity 130 Light Fuel Oil 166 Subtotal Reading Library 296 Reading Municipal Light Department Electricity 360 Light Fuel Oil 53 Natural Gas 3,313 Subtotal Reading Municipal Light Department 3,726 School Committee Electricity 8 Subtotal Schooi Committee 8 0.6 1,382 1.6 5,260 0.3 1,106 2.4 7,747 0.4 991 13.0 56,469 13.4 57,460 0.5 1,153 0.7 2,353 1.2 3,506 1.1 2,728 1.1 2,728 0.5 1,199 0.6 2,006 1.1 3,205 1.3 3,308 0.2 644 12.3 53,631 13.9 57,584 0.0 76 0.0 76 qa,61, This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smith Associates Inc. 1/4/2007 Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Detailed Report Equiv CO2 Equiv CO2 Energy (tons). (MMBtu) Senior Center Electricity 24 0.1 Light Fuel Oil 64 0.2 Subtotal Senior. Center 88 0.3 Town Common Electricity 1 0.0 Subtotal Town Common 1 0.0 Town Hall Electricity 102 0.4 Light Fuel Oil 140 0.5 Subtotal Town Hall 243 0.9 Traffic Lights Electricity 40 0.1 Subtotal Traffic Lights 40 0.1 Walter S Parker Middle School Electricity 268 1.0 Natural Gas 611 2.3 Subtotal Walter S Parker Middle School 879 3.3 Wood End Elementary. School Electricity 152 0.6 Subtotal Wood End Elementary School 152 0.6 Subtotal Buildings 24,446 90.9 220 773 993 6 6 939 1,699 2,638 367 367 .2,468 9,883 12,350 1,397 1,397 355,905 Page 3 Cost 7,103 5,661 12,764 217 217 27,605 11,702 39,396 10,444 10,444 71,646 9,517 81,163 42,015 . 42,015 1,454, 562 This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smith Associates Inc. 1/4/2007 Page 4 Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Detailed Report Equiv CO2 Equiv C02 Energy Cost (tons) (MMBtu) Vehicle Fleet Reading, MA DPW Equipment Gasoline Diesel Subtotal DPW Equipment DPW fleet Gasoline Diesel Subtotal DPW fleet DPW Miscellaneous vheicles Gasoline Diesel Subtotal DPW, Miscellaneous- vheicles Fire Fleet Gasoline Diesel Subtotal Fire Fleet Police Fleet Gasoline Subtotal Police Fleet Reading Housing Gasoline Subtotal Reading Housing RMLD Fleet Gasoline 40 93 133 162 0.6 193 0.7 355 1.3 40 0.2 39 0.1 79 0.3 9 0.0 89 0.3 97 0.4 301 1.1 301 1.1 16 0.1 16 0.1 142 0.5 1,889 2,216 4,105 465 444 909 101 1,025 1,126 3,518 3,518 185 185 1,661 18,646 21,071 39,717 4,594 4, 8,1734 1,001 9,742 10,743 34,734 34,734 1,823 1,823 15,820 This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smith Associates Inc. L- a 1~1n1 0.1 465 4,594 0.3 1,067 10,140 0.5 1,532 14,734 1/4/2007 Page 5 Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Detailed Report Equiv CO2 Equiv C02 Energy Cost (tons) (MMBtu) ($1 Diesel 174 0.6 2,003 19,704 Subtotal RMLD Fleet 316 1.2 3,665 35,524 School Fleet Gasoline 37 0.1 430 4,246 Subtotal School Fleet 37 0.1 430 4,246 Subtotal Vehicle Fleet 1,334 5.0 15,470 150,255 Streetlights Reading, MA Public Street Lights Electricity 371 1.4 3,410 192,968 Subtotal Public Street Lights 371 1.4 3,410 192,968 total Streetlights 371 1.4 3,410 192,968 Water/Sewage Reading, MA Water pumps and sewer tanks Electricity 114 0.4 1,050 32,346 Subtotal Water pumps and sewer tanks 114 0.4 1,050 32,346 Water Treatment Plant Electricity 632 2.3 5,808 160,431 Subtotal Water Treatment Plant 632 2.3 5,808 160,431 Subtotal Water/Sewage 746 2.8 6,857 192,777 Total 26,897 100.0 381,642 1,990,562 This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI`s Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smith Associates Inc.. 1/4/2007 Reading Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Summary Report Equiv CO2 Equiv CO2 Energy (tons) (MMBtu) Residential 76,740 28.7 866,304 Commercial 21,098 7.9 205,961 Transportation 165,145 61.8 1,916,784 Waste 4,136 1.5 Total 267,118 100.0 2,989,049 Page 1 This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smith Associates Inc. / `r1 Community G Emissions in Tons Waste 2% 4,136 Transportatioi 61% 165,145 Residential 29% 76,740 ISZ~N 1/4/2007 Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Detailed Report Equiv CO2 Equiv CO2 Energy (tons) (MMBtu) Residential Reading, MA Residential Electricity Total Sales Electricity 24,953 Subtotal Residential Electricity Total Sales 24,953 Residential Gas Heating Natural Gas 2,537 Subtotal Residential Gas Heating 2,537 Residential Oil Heating Light Fuel Oil 49,249 Subtotal Residential Oil Heating 49,249 ' total Residential 76,740 Commercial Reading, MA Commercial Electricity Sales Electricity 19,328 Subtotal Commercial Electricity Sales 19,328 Commercial Heating Natural Gas 1,710 Subtotal Commercial Heating 1,710 Private Street Lights Electricity 59 Subtotal Private Street Lights 59 Subtotal Commercial 21,098 9.3 229,463 9.3 229,463 0.9 41,071 0.9 41,071 18.4 595,770 18.4 595,770 28.7 866,304 7.2 7.2 0.6 0.6 0.0 0.0 7.9 177,733 177,733 27,682 27,682 _ 546 546 205,961 Page 1 This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPAIALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torrie Smit Associates Inc. oo-o 11412007 Page 2 Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2000 Detailed Report Equiv CO2 Equiv C02 Energy (tons) (MMBtu) Transportation Reading, MA Residential Transportation Gasoline Diesel Subtotal Residential Transportation Subtotal Transportation Waste Reading, •MA Compost, Drop-Off Plant Debris Subtotal Compost, Drop-Off MSW All Other Waste Subtotal MSW Subtotal Waste Total 137,732 51.6 1,600,962 27,413 10.3 315,822 165,145 61.8 1,916,784 165,145 61.8 1,916,784 Disposal Method - Compost -720 -0.3 -720 -0.3 Disposal Method - Controlled Incinerate., 4,856 1.8 4,856 1.8 4,136 1.5 267,118 100.0 2,989,049 This report has been generated for Reading, MA using STAPPA/ALAPCO and ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software developed by Torde Smith Associates Inc. MEMO TO: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Friday, January 05, 2007 Re: Agenda -1-9-07 The following information is relative to the January 9, 2007 Board of Selectmen agenda: 1 c) There is no warrant for the Special Town meeting for the Board's consideration this evening. The CPDC had to cancel their last workshop meeting because of a lack of posting of the meeting. Therefore, they were not able to get all of the work done for their warrant articles. In addition, the time frame was very tight to begin with. After consultation with the Chairman of CPDC, and with Board of Selectmen Chair Ben Tafoya, we have put off the Special Town Meeting until February 26, and the warrant closing until January 30. This will give CPDC time to do a thorough and complete job on these matters. 4a) The CCP Advisory Committee will make a presentation on their progress to date. At Chairman Ben Tafoya's request I have also included in the packet a copy of the policy establishing the Advisory Committee 4b) Ted Tye, Managing Partner of National Development will be in to introduce himself to the Board of Selectmen and to the Community. National Development has been selected by Pearson to partner with the Weiner Group to develop the Addison Wesley Pearson site. Chairman Ben Tafoya, EDC Chairman Russ Graham, and I met with Pearson and Ted Tye on Friday, and are optimistic that a new working relationship can be developed that will bring about a positive resolution to development of this site. 4c) Chief Cormier will present to the BOs information on the crossing guard locations that we have, our elementary school district boundaries, and the utilization of the various crossing locations by students. We will continue to provide coverage at all locations through Tuesday, and the Chief is working to see if a substitute or "spare" crossing guard(s) can assist in the meantime. Page 1 MEMO TO: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner Date: Friday, January 05, 2007 Re: Agenda -1-9-07 The following information is relative to the January 9, 2007 Board of Selectmen agenda: 1 c) There is no warrant for the Special Town meeting for the Board's consideration this evening. The CPDC had to cancel their last workshop meeting because of a lack of posting of the meeting. Therefore, they were not able to get all of the work done for their warrant articles. In addition, the time frame was very tight to begin with. After consultation with the Chairman of CPDC, and with Board of Selectmen Chair Ben Tafoya,, we have put off the Special Town ,Meeting until February 26, and the warrant closing until January 30. This will give CPDC time to do a thorough and complete job on these matters. 4a) The CCP Advisory Committee will make a presentation on their progress to date. At Chairman Ben Tafoya's request I have also included in the packet a copy of the policy establishing the Advisory Committee 4b) Ted Tye, Managing Partner of National Development will be in to introduce himself to the Board of Selectmen and to the Community. National Development has been selected by Pearson to partner with the Weiner Group to develop the Addison Wesley Pearson site. Chairman Ben Tafoya, EDC Chairman Russ Graham, and I met with Pearson and Ted Tye on Friday, and are optimistic that a new working relationship can be developed that will bring about a positive resolution to development of this site. r)4c' Chief Cormier will present to the BOs information on the crossing guard locations that we have, our elementary school district boundaries, and the utilization of the various crossing locations by students. We will continue to provide coverage at all locations through Tuesday, and the Chief is working to see if a substitute or "spare" crossing guard(s) can assist in the meantime. 0 Page 1 r4d) As part of the approval of the new Montessori School on West Street; the CPDC has recommended the establishment of a school zone on West Street. We would like to discuss this with the Board of Selectmen. The PTTF recommends its establishment, and. suggests doing so now with an implementation date upon the occupancy of the school. The school zone would -not have our standard flashers unless the school itself is willing to fund them. The cost is approximately $10,000. 4e) As you know, town Planner Chris Reilly has resigned to take a position in Salisbury. Attached is material prepared by HR Administrator Carol Roberts at my request, reviewing the cost of changing the position from Town Planner to a position as Community Services Department Head. The person in this position would still be a planner, and would spend approximately '/2 his/her time doing planning, and the remainder doing administrative work related to the operation for the Department. In making this change, we would need to provide additional support for the planning function in Reading, and I would suggest hiring a junior Planner. The cost to the municipal budget would be approximately $10,000 more than is currently being spent for the planning function. I would pay for the cost of the junior Planner including benefits, from the Inspections revolving fund. This fund could support that function for at least 3 years. I would ask for a Board of Selectmen decision ASAP so that we can move forward to fill these positions. 0 Page 2 4. December 18, 2006 TOWN OF READING 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Phone: 781-942-6612 Fax: 781-942-9071 Email: creilly@dreading.ma.us Ben. Tafoya Chairman, Board of Selectmen (BOS) 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RE: RECOMMENDATION FOR 453 WEST STREET SCHOOL ZONE Dear Ben: The Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) held three public hearings for a Site Plan Review at 453 West Street. The applicant, Montessori Children's House of Middlesex County, Inc., is proposing to locate a pre-school at that location. Currently the applicant expects an enrollment of 60 students, but the site plan provides enough room to grow to 80 students. Neighborhood concerns over the development were expressed and focused (although not exclusively) on the impact from traffic and parking. The applicant, although not explicitly subject to all site plan review requirements, provided information that satisfied our concerns and as such on December 11, 2006, we provided our approval for that application. A copy of the decision is attached for your information. To address parking, the CPDC attempted to mitigate the issue by ensuring appropriate on-site parking is available, and even requested the inclusion of overflow/temporary parking on-site in the event of an evening classroom meeting. The residents of West Hill Circle are still concerned about the potential for parking on their street. The recourse for this could be the establishment of a resident only parking area for that street, but we are not recommending this action given the applicants efforts and on-site parking provided. The applicant submitted a traffic study, which was peer reviewed, and as a result a number of recommendations were made which were subsequently incorporated into the plan. We also requested input from the Police Department, and they independently provided speed counter results (attached) showing various ranges of speeds and traffic, for the most part consistent with the traffic study. One concern we had was the Safe Stopping Distance (SSD) required for drivers on West Street given the traffic exiting the site. The traffic study identified what those distances need to be based on the 85`h Percentile observed speed (34 mph for east of the exit and 36 mph for west of the exit), and the site plan demonstrated SSDs consistent with those speeds assuming the recommendations of the traffic study are implemented (they were included in the final plan). However, note that as of today, the speed limit on that stretch of roadway is 25 mph. qd). While the plan shows compliance with the SSD, the peer review pointed out concern over the Intersection Site Distance (ISD). ISD is a desirable distance to allow for proper intersection operation. The ISD for speeds in the 35 mph range are longer, and currently the site does not demonstrate compliance to the ISDs. Again, while not a pure safety requirement, we feel strongly that given the measured speeds (as observed by both the traffic study and Reading Police), and the fact that this is a school with the potential for as many as 80 children, a School Speed Zone (SSZ) be established at this site. We included this recommendation as part of our findings in the decision (Findings #5), and recommended that should the BOS decide to establish the SSZ, the applicant contribute to the cost of installation. If you have any questions please let me know. Regards, John Sasso, Chairperson Brant Ballantyne, Secretary Richard Howard Jonathan Barnes Neil Sullivan Community Planning and Development Commission Attachments: (1) Site Plan Review Decision, Montessori Children's House of Middlesex, Inc. - 453 West St. (2) Reading Police Speed Counter Results, 11/27/06 to 12/1/06 CC: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Chris Reilly, Town Planner CPDC Associates q A v TOWN OF READING 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Phone: (781) 942-6612 Fax: (781) 942-9070 Email: creilly®ci.reading.ma.us COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMIS 3ION la C'V ~ W Project: Montessori Chi e 's us o les . -4 West St. To the Toz m Clt;„~. This is to certifij, at a meeting of the Reading Community Planning and Development Commission commencing on October 23, 2006, continued to November 6, 2006 and closing on December 11, 2006, on by a motion duly made and seconded, it zvas voted: "We, the CPDC, as requested by the Montessori Children s House of Middlesex, Inc., under the provisions of Section 4.3.3 of the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Reading, to consider the contemplated site plan development for property addressed at 453 West Street (Assessors Map 99, Lot 11), as shown on the plans entitled "Reading Montessori School," dated August 30, 2006 and lastly revised November 27, 2006, prepared and stamped by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC; do hereby vote (4-0) to approve the site plan: MATERIALS: September 18, 2006 Site Pan Review Application August 21, 2006 DRT Minutes November 6, 2006 Memo from George Zambouras, Town Engineer to Chris Reilly, Town Planner Re: 453 West St.-Reading Montessori School November 6, 2006 Letter from Jonathan & Jennifer Vannesse, Residents to CPDC Re: Montessori School at 453 West St. November 6, 2006 Letter from William Griffin, Esq. to CPDC Re: Montessori Children's House of Middlesex, Inc. November 7, 2006 Memo from Lieut. Paul Jackson to Greg Burns, Fire Chief Re: Montessori School-Plot Plans November 7, 2006 Memo, from Chris Reilly, Town Planner to George Zarnbouras, Town Engineer Re: 453 West St. November 20, 2006 Letter from Peter Wolfe, Resident to Chris Reilly, Town Planner and John Sasso, CPDC Chair November 21, 2006 Letter from Ellen Doucette, Town Counsel to Chris Reilly, Town Planner Re: Application of Chapter 40A, Section 3 -Education Use -Montessori Children's House of Middlesex, Inc., 453 West St., Reading, MA C:\Documents and Settings\phechenbleikner.TOWN\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fifes\OLKIAB\montessorrifinalfiled.doc Decision Communitij Planning and Development Commission Project: Reading Montessori School -453 West St. October 13 November 3 November 30 Traffic Study by DJK, Inc. December 5, 2006 Email from William Griffin, Esq. to Chris Reilly, Town Planner Re: Access to 453 West St. through Austin Prep. December 6 Traffic Engineering Peer Review by FST, Inc. December 8, 2006 Email from Michelle Halloran, Public Safety Officer to Chris Reilly, Town Planner Re: 453 West St. This approval is subject to the following Findings and Conditions: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed site plan indicates gross floor area of approximately 4,915 square feet. Section 6.1 of the Zoning By-Laws requires 1 parking space for every 300 gross square feet of similar uses, thereby requiring 17 spaces for the use. MGL Chapter 41, Section 3 allows for regulating parking according to these requirements. The CPDC and Applicant agree that the Applicant may modify the approved site plan, subject to the approval of the Town Planner and Town Engineer, only to accommodate the required parking and mitigate abutter concerns. 2. Due to sporadic use anticipated with the site and consistent with Section 4.3.3.6 of the Zoning By-Laws the CPDC waives the requirement for a loading zone. 3. Consistent with Town Counsel guidance dated November 21, 2006, the proposed use of.the premises as a nonprofit educational facility serves to exempt such alterations from the express provisions of the Zoning By-Laws pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40A sec 3., although the Commission does retain the right to regulate the proposed activities as set forth in this decision. 4. The requirement for a sidewalk along the frontage is waived, however vertical granite curbing shall be required along that frontage. 5. The CPDC shall recommend to the Selectmen, as Road Commissioners, that School Zone signage should be installed on West Street for the use, and if approved the Applicant should contribute to the cost of the installation. CONDITIONS: Prior to the Issuance of a Building Permit: 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all other requirements and permits shall be sought and received. The Applicant shall bear the burden of ensuring all state and local permitting has been sought and received. Page 2 of 3 L~' X . 12/19/06 4 Decision Community Planning and Development Commission Project: Reading Montessori School -453 West St. 2. Three (3) complete sets of the site plans and AutoCAD plans as modified and approved shall be provided to the Town Planner. 3, There shall be a pre-construction meeting with the Applicant consisting of staff as identified by the Town. The Applicant shall meet with the Building Inspector and Town Planner at least 30 days prior to the issuance of the Building Permit to review compliance with this Decision. During Construction: 4. No construction-related vehicles shall park or operate in the right of way unless specifically for the purpose of necessary construction activities, subject to approval of the Engineering Division. Before Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy: 5. The Town Engineer's memo dated December 11, 2006 shall be complied with, subject to his or his designee's approval, 6. Lieut. Paul Jackson's memo to Fire Chief Burns dated November 7, 2006 shall be complied with, subject to Lieut. Jackson's approval. Furthermore, subject to the Fire Chief's approval "No Parking" signs shall be installed on the southerly side of the driveway and the Applicant shall provide the Reading Police Department authority to enforce and ticket. 7. Per Zoning By-Laws Sections 4.3.3.6.f., the fagade of the building shall be consistent with the architecture of the surrounding neighborhood. After Occupancy: 8. A modification of this Decision by request to the CPDC shall be required prior to any change from nonprofit educational use or activities. 9. When required, overflow parking shall be clearly indicated by directional signage. Signed as to the accuracy of the vote: Chris Reilly Town Planner Appeal: The Appeal of any decision of the CPDC hereunder shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Mass. Gen. L. 40A, section 17 within 20 days after filing with the Town Clerk. Page 3 3 12/.19/ 9/06 q 453 West Street from 11/27/06 at 4:08om to 12101/06 at 5:550m -Average (mean) = 28mph -Number of vehicles that passed over tubes = 16,187 -Fastest speed registered = 50mph Average number of vehicles: Per day (3 full days of data) = 4834 Calculated Average Daily Total-based on year of similar data= 4827 Mondav 11127/06: 1578-installed at 4:08am total cars -Peak AM time = -Peak PM time = 6:15pm (490 cars) -0-15mph travel speed = 53 cars -16-20mph travel speed = 38 -21-25mph travel speed = 218 -26-30mph travel speed = 1034 -31-35mph travel speed = 468 -36-40mph travel speed = 27 -41-45mph travel speed = 0 -46-50mph travel speed = 1 -Average (mean) speed = 28mph -----Traffic Counters Installed-------- -5:00pm = 170 from Wilmington, 204 to Wilmington = -6:00pm = 264 from Wilmington, 212 to Wilmington= -7:00pm = 140 from Wilmington, 155 to Wilmington = -8:00pm = 88 from Wilmington, 110 to Wilmington = -9:00pm = 61 from Wilmington, 68 to Wilmington = -10:00pm = 24 from Wilmington, 50 to Wilmington = -11:00pm = 17 from Wilmington; 15 to Wilmington = Tuesdav 11/28/06: 4783 total cars for day -Peak AM time = 8:45 (532cars) -Peak PM time = 6:30 (479 cars) -0-15mph travel speed = 111 cars -16-20mph travel speed = 83 -21-25mph travel speed = 583 -26-30mph travel speed = 2586 -31-35mph travel speed = 1316 -36-40mph travel speed = 96 -41-45mph travel speed = 8 -46-50mph travel speed = 0 -Average (mean) speed = 28mph -12:00am = 8 from Wilmington, 10 to Wilmington = -1:00am = 6 from Wilmington, 6 to Wilmington= -2:00am = 3 from Wilmington, 1 to Wilmington = -3:00am = 1 from Wilmington, 1 to Wilmington = -4:00am = 3 from Wilmington, 2 to Wilmington = -5:00am = 10 from Wilmington, 11 to Wilmington = -6:00am = 20 from Wilmington, 28 to Wilmington = -7:00am = 100 from Wilmington, 86 to Wilmington = -8:00am = 239 from Wilmington, 208 to Wilmington= -9:00am = 241 from Wilmington, 251 to Wilmington = .fJ L' -10:00am = 123 from Wilmington, 147 to Wilmington = -11:00am= 104 from Wilmington, 97 to Wilmington = -12:00pm = 98 from Wilmington, 109 to Wilmington = -1:00pm = 158 from Wilmington, 151 to Wilmington = -2:00pm = 124 from Wilmington, 154 to Wilmington = -3:00pm = 142 from Wilmington, 176 to Wilmington= -4:00pm = 150 from Wilmington, 181 to Wilmington = -5:00pm = 167 from Wilmington, 205 to Wilmington = -6:00pm = 227 from Wilmington, 235 to Wilmington = -7:00pm = 174 from Wilmington, 169 to Wilmington = -8:00pm = 89 from Wilmington, 97 to Wilmington = -9:00pm = 61 from Wilmington, 70 to Wilmington = -10:00pm = 31 from Wilmington, 49 to Wilmington= -11:00pm = 25 from Wilmington, 35 to Wilmington = Wednesdav 11/29/06: 4928 total cars for day -Peak AM time = 8:45 (514cars) -Peak PM time = 6:15 (479 cars) -0-15mph travel speed = 218 cars -16-20mph travel speed = 227 -21-25mph travel speed = 740 -26-30mph travel speed = 2387 -31-35mph travel speed = 1276 -36-40mph travel speed = 77 -41-45mph travel speed = 3 -46-50mph travel speed = 0 -Average (mean) speed = 27mph -12:00am = 9 from Wilmington, 19 to Wilmington = -1:00am = 5 from Wilmington, 2 to Wilmington= -2:00am = 3 from Wilmington, 1 to Wilmington = -3:00am = 1 from Wilmington, 2 to Wilmington = -4:00am = 3 from Wilmington, 5 to Wilmington = -5:00am = 2 from Wilmington, 2 to Wilmington = -6:00am = 14 from Wilmington, 31 to Wilmington = -7:00am = 94 from Wilmington, 87 to Wilmington = -8:00am = 238 from Wilmington, 195 to Wilmington= -9:00am = 216 from Wilmington, 257 to Wilmington = -10:00am = 127 from Wilmington, 129 to Wilmington = -11:00am= 114 from Wilmington, 115 to Wilmington = -12:00pm = 122 from Wilmington, 121 to Wilmington = -1:00pm = 162 from Wilmington, 160 to Wilmington = -2:00pm = 134 from Wilmington, 197 to Wilmington = -3:00pm = 128 from Wilmington, 191 to Wilmington= -4:00pm = 152 from Wilmington, 200 to Wilmington = -5:00pm = 183 from Wilmington, 219 to Wilmington = -6:00pm = 249 from Wilmington, 240 to Wilmington = -7:00pm = 161 from Wilmington, 158 to Wilmington = -8:00pm = 88 from Wilmington, 108 to Wilmington = -9:00pm = 57 from Wilmington, 84 to Wilmington = -10:00pm = 43 from Wilmington, 53 to Wilmington= -11:00pm = 14 from Wilmington, 33 to Wilmington = Thursdav 11/30/06: 4792 total cars for day -Peak AM time = 8:45 (555 cars) -Peak PM time = 6:30 (484 cars) -0-15mph travel speed = 118 cars -16-20mph travel speed = 134 -21-25mph travel speed = 692 -26-30mph travel speed = 2337 -31-35mph travel speed = 1388 -36-40mph travel speed = 118 -41-45mph travel speed = 5 -46-50mph travel speed = 0 -Average (mean) speed = 28mph -12:00am = 8 from Wilmington, 13 to Wilmington = -1:00am = 6 from Wilmington, 6 to Wilmington= -2:00am = 2 from Wilmington, 2 to Wilmington = -3:00am = 1 from Wilmington, 0 to Wilmington = -4:00am = 9 from Wilmington, 0 to Wilmington = -5:00am = 4 from Wilmington, 4 to Wilmington = -6:00am = 18 from Wilmington, 30 to Wilmington = -7:00am = 95 from Wilmington, 88 to Wilmington = -8:00am = 245 from Wilmington, 182 to Wilmington= -9:00am = 221 from Wilmington, 291 to Wilmington = -10:00am = 133 from Wilmington, 120 to Wilmington = -11:00am= 85 from Wilmington, 109 to Wilmington = -12:00pm = 99 from Wilmington, 106 to Wilmington = -1:00pm = 156 from Wilmington, 147 to Wilmington = -2:00pm = 137 from Wilmington, 167 to Wilmington = -3:00pm = 155 from Wilmington, 186 to Wilmington= -4:00pm = 162 from Wilmington, 177 to Wilmington = -5:00pm = 151 from Wilmington, 191 to Wilmington = -6:00pm = 255 from Wilmington, 240 to Wilmington = -7:00pm = 149 from Wilmington, 156 to Wilmington = -8:00pm = 73 from Wilmington, 121 to Wilmington = -9:00pm = 57 from Wilmington, 82 to Wilmington = -10:00pm = 27 from Wilmington, 62 to Wilmington= -11,00pm = 28 from Wilmington, 36 to Wilmington = Pridav 12/01106: 3566 total cars-removed at 5:55om -Peak AM time = 8:45 (452cars) -Peak PM time = 4:15 (411 cars) -0-15mph travel speed = 123 cars -16-20mph travel speed = 96 -21-25mph travel speed = 607 -26-30mph travel speed = 1778 -31-35mph travel speed = 881 -36-40mph travel speed = 80 -41-45mph travel speed = 1 -46-50mph travel speed = 0 -Average (mean) speed = 27mph -12:00am = 9 from Wilmington, 26 to Wilmington = -1:00am = 12 from Wilmington, 14 to Wilmington= -2:00am = 3 from Wilmington, 1 to Wilmington = -3:00am = 1 from Wilmington, 0 to Wilmington = 1 ~ t t/j Gv -4:00am = 5 from Wilmington, 1 to Wilmington = -5:00am = 4 from Wilmington, 9 to Wilmington = -6:00am = 16 from Wilmington, 26 to Wilmington = -7:00am = 85 from Wilmington, 78 to Wilmington = -8:00am = 199 from Wilmington, 185 to Wilmington= -9:00am = 208 from Wilmington, 222 to Wilmington = -10:00am = 130 from Wilmington, 141 to Wilmington = -11:00am= 120 from Wilmington, 124 to Wilmington = -12:00pm = 106 from Wilmington, 120 to Wilmington = -1:00pm = 142 from Wilmington, 159 to Wilmington = -2:00pm = 127 from Wilmington, 172 to Wilmington = -3:00pm = 179 from Wilmington, 193 to Wilmington= -4:00pm = 176 from Wilmington, 235 to Wilmington = 4d) . As part of the approval of the new Montessori School on West Street, the CPDC has recommended the establishment of a school zone on West Street. We would like to discuss this with the Board of Selectmen. The PTTF recommends its establishment, and suggests doing so now with an implementation date upon the occupancy of the school. The school zone would not have our standard flashers unless the school itself is willing to fund them. The cost is approximately $10,000. 4e) As you know, town Planner Chris Reilly has resigned to take a position in Salisbury. Attached is material prepared by HR Administrator Carol Roberts at my request, reviewing the cost of changing the position from Town Planner to a position as Community Services Department Head. The person in this position would still be a planner, and would spend approximately '/2 his/her time doing planning, and the remainder doing administrative work related to the operation for the Department. In making this change, we would need to provide additional support for the planning function in Reading, and I would suggest hiring a junior Planner. The cost to the municipal budget would be approximately $10,000 more than is currently being spent for the planning function. I would pay for the cost of the junior Planner including benefits, from the Inspections revolving fund. This fund could support that function for at least 3 years. I would ask for a Board of Selectmen decision ASAP so that we can move forward to fill these positions. 0 Page 2 q P1 A Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, NIA 01867 Fax: (781) 942-9037 Website: www.ci.readine.ma.us Date: January 4, 2007 To: Peter Hechenbleikner From: Carol Roberts RE: Town Planner position Finance Department Human Resources Division (781) 942-9033 I have done some research on the cost of hiring a Department Head for Community Services and a Staff Planner as an alternative to hiring a Town Planner (Grade 15) to replace Chris Reilly who left the employment of the Town on December 29, 2006. There are. two communities, Danvers and North Andover, who have departments similar in structure to what we are considering. Below I have listed the job title of the department head and the divisions that are included in the department. Also listed are the FY06 salary ranges for the department head and the planner positions along with the comparable grades and salaries in Reading. Danvers Salary Range FY06 Planning and Human Services 72,953 95,741 Director Planning --Principal Planner 41,270 53,941 --Staff Planner 38,227 50,044 Senior Center t + Recreation + Conservation t Grades in Reading for FY06 Grade 18 Min. = 71,136 Grade 20 Max = 97,305 Grade 10 Min. = 41,398 Grade 1I Max = 52,923 Grades 9 Min.= 38,688 Grade 10 Max = 49,471 141-el % North Andover Salary Range FY06 Community Development Director 63,794 85,755 Planner 45,832 61,875 Grades in Reading for FY06 Grade 16 Min. = 62,107 Grade 18 Max = 84,981 Grade ,11 Min. = 44,3 04 Grade 13 Max = 60,606 Conservation Health Inspectional Board of Appeals Conclusion: The additional cost to hire a Department Head at a Grade 18 and a Staff Planner at a Grade I 1 would be $81,200. This includes eliminating the Town Planner position at a Grade 15 and the cost of an additional benefited position. Salary for Dept Head (Midpoint Grade 18) 79,600 Salary for Staff Planner (Midpoint Grade 11) 49,600 Eliminate Grade 15 Planner (68,000) Cost for Additional Benefited Position 20,000 (includes insurances, retirement, Medicare tax, time off benefits) Total 81,200 4jz" ? Board of Selectmen Meeting November 21, 2006 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 Board 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 Richard Schubert and Camille Anthony, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Jack Russell, Russ Graham, Anr ika Scanlon, Frar-Ac Petrillo, Lorraine Horn, Richard Foley, Peter Tassi, Meghan Young-Tafoya, Sheila Clarke, Virginia Adams, Kevin Arsenault. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Camille Anthony noted that she attended a meeting of the Commissioners of Trust Funds. The Town has a new provider for Reading Response and is getting good services from Hallmark Health. Selectman Stephen Goldy expressed a delayed thank you to the Recreation Corrunittee and Friends of Reading Recreation for the Halloween Parade and party. He attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony and noted that the High School's Seusical Play was great. Chairman Ben Tafoya thanked the staff for a successful Town Meeting, and thanked the School Department for getting the Auditorium finished in time. He also thanked the Joshua Eaton School for Reading Day. He noted that new growth certification is over $800,000 and new growth tax revenue is over $1.3 million. He also noted that the new commercial developments on Walkers Brook Drive and the new housing all contribute to this. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • The "Change a Light - Change the World" Campaign. • Flu Clinics are done. • Enforcement of hours of operation bylaw. Most of the coffee shops in Town open before 6:00 a.m. Police are giving them one week to comply. • Joint meeting with the Finance Committee on November 28th for purpose of discussion of funding for the AWP process. • Govenlor Romney's 9C budget reductions - affects Reading's "earmarks" for land acquisition, field improvements. • Proposed Montessori School on West Street - see Town Counsel's letter. • Toys for Tots • Tree Lighting say Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 21, 2006 - Page 2 • Curbside Holiday Tree Collection - Week of January 8-12, 2007; Compost Center will be open for trees on Saturday, January 13th. • Construction on Mobil Station on south Main Street Personnel and Appointments Conservation Commission - The Board interviewed Annika Scanlon and Frank Petrillo for one position on the Conservation Commission. Goldv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the .following names into nomination for one position on the Conservation Commission with a term expirinLy June 30, 2007: Annika Scanlon and Frank Petrillo. Ms. Scanlon received five votes and was appointed. Cultural Council - The Board interviewed Lorraine Horn for one position on the Cultural Council. Goldv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2007: Lorraine Horn. Ms. Horn received five votes and was appointed. Land Bank Committee - The applicant was not present. Discussion/Action Items Review Action Status Report - The Town Manager reviewed the Action Status Report. He noted that the Town is taking bids for Gazebo Circle, Jordan's is done, there are concerns about funding for the Downtown project, Barrows will be taken off, Timothy Place has 90 days to pay the fine; Memorial Park - someone from the Attorney General's Office will be coming out for a site visit, hours of construction will be taken off, the MBTA will be taken off. Highlights - Retirement - Town Accountant Gail LaPointe and Contributory Retirement Board Member Richard Foley gave a review of the Town's Retirement System. Water Conservation Report - Public Works Director Ted McIntire and Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi were present. Ted McIntire noted that our goal is to reduce the draw' on the Ipswich River. He reviewed the current conservation efforts, and noted that cash rebates are given for low use washing machines, low flow toilets, rain sensors and rain barrels. He received 803 rebate applications and 762 were approved. There was a total of 6,600,000 gallons per year savings. The High School and Barrows School retrofitting is a 5,000,000 gallons per year savings in the Town buildings alone. For the 2007 Program, they will continue the Water Conservation Program by conducting irrigation water audit, expand the school efforts, and have a portable Water Conservation Prograin display. ~ra,z Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 21, 2006 - Paae 3 Ted McIntire noted that the Department of Conservation received a grant and they might try to put weather stations throughout the Town. The weather stations will determine when everyone's lawn needs to be watered. Chainnan Ben Tafoya noted that if people conserve, then the water rates will be lower. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli asked about second water meters. Ted McIntire noted that the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Advisory Committee will be looking for direction from the Board. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that second water meters do not encourage conservation and everyone else's water bill goes up. Report from Economic Development Committee - Economic Development Committee Members Russ Graham, Jack Russell, Meghan Young-Tafoya and Sheila Clarke were present. Russ Graham noted that the Committee has been meeting on a consistent basis. They have created two subcommittees - one to review websites and one to see what other communities are doing. They are reaching out to realtors and developers. The Committee has met with Bob Nordstrand, Mark Dickinson, Representative Brad Jones and Buxton, a consulting fin-n. He noted that parking is a serious problem in Reading. The committee welcomes and encourages new business owners and tries to help current business owners. Sheila Clarke reviewed the proposed website with tabs and links to businesses. Meghan Young- Tafoya noted that all forms are printer friendly. She also noted that the goal of the colmnittee is to talk to property owners early when they are selling their property. Russ Graham noted that it would be helpful to have a member of CPDC present when entrepreneurs come in to talk to the Committee. Hearing - Removal of Tree - NE conger of Franklin Street and Sunset Rock Lane - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the Town has built a sidewalk on Franklin Street. We have been working with the abutting property owner since August. The property owner has verbally agreed to an easement. The Town will build the sidewalk around the tree and when the tree does eventually come down, we will hove the sidewalk back. Selectman Camille Anthony requested to go on record that she disagrees with putting two holes in the wall, and putting the sidewalk through private property. Virginia Adams noted that she is pleased that the Town is saving the tree. A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthony to close the hearing on the removal of a tree on the corner of Franklin Street and Sunset Rock Lane was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Classification Plan - Assistant Town Clerk - The Secretary read the hearing notice. ,5a3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 21, 2006 - Page 4 The Assistant Town Manager noted that Town Meeting approved funding of this position. It is an additional .4 person for remainder of FY07. There is a huge advantage to having two fall- time people in the Clerk's office. The salary range in other communities is $37,000 - $48,000. Selectman Richard Schubert asked what the current person's grade is, and the Assistant Town Manager noted that it is a Grade 5. A motion by Anthony seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing on classifying the Assistant Town Cleric position was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthony seconded by Bonazoli to approve classifving the Assistant Town Clerk as a Grade 8 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Fees for Underground Storage Licenses and Tank, Removal - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager recoirunended taking the Fire Chief s suggestion and not change the fees at this time until the rules and regulations are established. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing on fees for the underground storage licenses and tank removals was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Change of Manager - Reading Overseas Veterans - Kevin Arsenault was present. The Town Manager noted this is for a change in manager and the license process went smoothly this year. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the change in manager for Reading Overseas Veterans. Inc. to Kevin J. Arsenault was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Liquor License Renewals -The Town Manager noted that he did all the inspections and all licensees confonn with all rules and regulations. A motion by Anthony seconded by Bonazoli to approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Reading Overseas Veterans, Inc. d/b/a Reading Overseas Veterans, 575 Main Street ♦ Meadow Brook Golf Corp. d/b/a Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street ♦ Home Building Corp. d/b/a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street ♦ Reading Veterans' Association, Inc. d/b/a American Legion Post 62, 37Ash Street for a term expirinLy December 31, 2007 subiect to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Busa's Reading Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Busa's Reading Liquors, 345 Main Street ♦ Athens Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Square Liquors, 11 High Street Board of Selectmen Meetiniz - November 21, 2006 - Pate 5 ♦ Jai Vaishnodevi & Chirac, Inc. d/b/a North Side Liquors, 150 Main Street ♦ Ramos, Inc. d/b/a The Wine Shop of ReadinLy, 676 Main Street ♦ Atlantic Food Mart, Inc. d/b/a Atlantic Food Mart, 30 Raven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2007 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to approve the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: o Mandarin Readiniz, Inc. d/b/a Mandarin Readine Restaurant, 296 Salem Street ♦ Mecom, Inc. d/b/a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street ♦ Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Emperor's Choice Restaurant, 530 Main Street ♦ CAC Foods, Inc. d/b/a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street ♦ Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Grill, 48 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ The Boland Group III, LLC d/b/a Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive for a term expiring December 31, 2007 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0 A motion by Bonazoll seconded by Schubert to approve the Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Savory Tastes Inc. d/b/a Savory Tastes Cafe, 601 Main Street ♦ Colombo's Pizza & Cafe, 2 Brande Court for a term expirine December 31, 2007 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Readine and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. 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Cable television continues to be an excellent value for our customers. Unlike our competitors, Comcast offers a variety of packages to meet the needs of all of our customers. We offer a range of services from a basic 20-channel package to the most advanced home entertainment experience available, with hundreds of channels and thousands of Video On Demand choices. Community Investment: Comcast is proud to be a vibrant and dedicated partner in the cities and towns we serve. To that end, we work with many local and nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries throughout New England. This year alone, Comcast has worked with more than 300 organizations, helping to provide the financial, in-kind and employee resources necessary to help our local communities thrive. In addition, we continue to support your schools and libraries with free cable and/or high-speed Internet connections. To date, we have provided these services to more than 3,700 schools and libraries throughout New England, representing more than $4.5 million annually. Our more than 7,000 New England employees live and work in the region and are proud to be a part of a company that not only provides quality service and products, but maintains a genuine partnership with the communities in which we do business. Comcast is committed to offering the best value in home entertainment with a wide variety of programming and packages to offer our customers unparalleled choice and control. Furthermore, we continue to invest in new technology to improve the programming and services we offer, including digital cable, high-definition television, high-speed Internet service and Comcast Digital Voice. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 978-207-2264 if you have any questions about the information. I have enclosed here or about our service in general. Respectfully, Sr. Manager of Government & Community Relations Enclosures 8Q Z January 2007 Dear Customer: Comcast is committed to keeping you informed about our, products and services. As part of our efforts, we are providing you with advance notice of a price increase for your Digital Cable Package, effective with your February bill. Current New Price Current New Price Price Feb. 1, 2007 rice Feb. 1. 2007 P2 Digital Platinum Pack $54.25 $55.25 P2 Digital Standard Pack $18.25 $19.90 P2 Digital Gold Pack $43.25 $44.25 P2 Digital Bronze Variety Pack $11.25 $11.95 P2 Digital S!Iver Pack $33.25 $36.25 P2 Digital Bronze Pack $10.25 $11.95 ` t P2 Digital Bronze with a Premium Pack $26.25 $27.45 P2 Digital Premier Pack $ 6.95 $ 7.95 Are you getting the most entertainment out of your cable package? Your digital package includes access to hundreds of free shows with ON DEMAND, including kid's favorites on Nickelodeon, PBS Kids Sprout, Cartoon Network, music videos, Karaoke, home improvement shows and much more! just tune to Channel I to see what is available with your digital package. If you have any questions, or would like information about our Digital Packages, please call 1-866-660-6137. Sincerely, Comcast co m CM Sl® All prices are per month charges and do not include applicable regulatory, FCC user and franchise fees, or federal, state and local taxes. 01/07 A January 2007 Dear Customer: indicate that you subscribe to our Digital Premier Pack. This advance notice is to inform you that effective with your February bill Our records your current package price of $6.95 will increase to $7.95. Comcast is committed to keeping you informed of all of our products and services and would like to inform you that the Comcast Digital Premier Pack is no longer available. However, you will continue to receive most of the content you receive in your current package. A new digit-at pack you may be interested in is the Comcast Sports Entertainment Pack. This pack contains all the channels you have in your Digital Premier Pack as well as additional sports channels such as CSTV and Outdoor Channel. This digital pack has the same 2007 price as the Digital Premier Pack you subscribe to today, but provides you with a wider variety of channels at a great value. If you are interested in changing your package or have any questions, please call 1-866-660-6137. Sincerely, Cconoicast. Comcast 01/07 G All prices are per month charges and do not include applicable regulatory, FCC user and franchise fees, or federal, state and local taxes. g~3 Comcast IMPORTANT nfo rm ati o n SERVICE, INSTALLATION & EQUIPMENT PRICES Dear Valued Comcast Customer, Occasionally; we must adjust our prices due to increasing operating expenses and other investments that we're making to bring you the best that technology has to offer, Effective February 1, 2007, some of our service, installation and equipment charges will change. Please see the price list that follows, which identifies the price adjustments and lists your town's service, equipment and installation prices. If you are currently enjoying a promotion on one or more of your services, your price on those services will remain in effect until your promotion's scheduled expiration date. Our goal is to continually add value for all of our subscribers, including the offering of unique local and regional programming like NECN, CN8 and local ON DEMAND content such as news programming from ABC, NBC and more. We are continuing to dedicate our efforts to introducing new products into the market, and enhancing our existing products. op Comcast Digital Cable with ON DEMAND - Our ON DEMAND library now contains more than 5,500 different programs, most of them FREE. There's something for everyone in your family! • High-definition programming Up to 19 HDTV Networks! • High-Speed Internet Service - with enhanced download speeds and Powerboostm allowing you to make the most of your Internet experience. Comcast is also committed to delivering best in class service to our customers. Our all-digital broadband network provides you with the reliability-you expect to keep you connected to what's important in your life. Plus, with over 70 local service centers and six call centers located throughout New England, you have our commitment to be there when you need support from Comcast. Please review the updated pricing information. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-866-660-6137 or visit our web site, www.comcast.comAnformation., for more information on our prices and programming changes, as well as a survey for you to provide any feedback. Thank you for choosing Comcast. We value your business. Sincerely, Kevin Casey President Comcast North Central Division Massachusetts: Reading Ild : I Current New Price Price Feb. 1, 2007 Reading, MA LEVELS OF SERVICE: Basic Service3,6 $ 9.25 $10.25 Expanded Basic Service $40.15 $41.25 STANDARD CABLE2,3 DIGITAL STARTER4 $49.40 $51.50 Franchise Related Cosf,6 $54.15 $55.49 $ 0.91 $ 0.95 Total Standard Cable with FRC $50.31 $52.45 Total Digital Starter with FRC $55.06 $56.44 2 The price for Standard Cable Includes Basic Service and Expanded Basic Service, 3 A cable box/converter may not be necessary to view Basic Service and Standard Cable. Please visit www.comcast.comkabiebox or call 1-800-COMCAST for further information. 4 Digital Starter Includes Standard Cable, Digital Cable Box, Remote Control, Interactive Program Guide, mwieplex, Music Choice, and limited ON DEMAND content 5 Franchise Related Costs are costs associated with providing public, educational or government access facilities, equipment or other related costs in your community. Franchise Related Costs are applicable to all levels of service. 6 Discount on Basic available to seniors age 65+ who are head of household and Medicaid eligible or who live in public housing. Restrictions apply. 1 The minimum level of cable service you may purchase is BASIC SERVICE. As a cable customer, you must purchase BASIC SERVICE to subscribe to any other video service offered by Comcast Service, rammin and to avallabl chan for further chhaann s packages equnipmen a latcaare de serrv cries (including N DE dMAND, Pa Prammin er-View aand nd 0 DEMAND) locatiorequires thbject pp opriategeglpmentt©206077 Comcast. All Rights Reservd on. The purchase of premium Ali prices listed in this notice are per month charges unless otherwise specified and do not include applicable regulatory, FCC user and franchise fees, or federal, state & local farces. SA963504 OQ y, DIGITAL VALUE • 1 1 All Digital Packages Include: Interactive Program Guide, access to limited ON DEMAND content, Digital PPV and 46 channels of musica3 Current New Price Price Feb. 1, 2007 CamcastDigital Classic $ 6.20 $ 7.95 Includes Dialbil channels with somethina for everyone includina snorts on ESPNews and movies on Fix. ComcastDigital Preferred $11.20 $11.95 Includes WI Dfo'dal Classic channels and additional diaital channels Includina Encore Movie channels. Discoverv Home and Discovery Times Comcast Digital Preferred with choice of one premium service $26.20 $27.45 Includes Diaaal Classic and Diaital Preferred channels PLUS vour choice of 1 Diq'aal Premium Pack disted below). Comcast Digital Preferred Plus With HBO & Starz $37.20 $38.45 Includes Dfaffaf Classic and Digital Preferred channels PLUS HBO & Starz Premium Packs (listed below). Comcast Digital Preferred with choice of two premium services $37.20 $38.45 Includes Dialtal Classic and Dfaftal Preferred channels PLUS your choice of 2 Diaital Premium Packs (listed below). ComcastDigiitalPremier $50.20 $51.45 Includes Diaftai Classic and Dfaihat Preferred channels PLUS ALL of our Diiaflal Premium Packs (listed below). Comcast Premier and Sports Entertainment Pack $54.20 $55.45 Includes Dial al Premier and Snorts Enterainment Pack. Comtast Sports Entertainment Pack $ 6.95 $ 7.95 Includes CSTV, FCS Atlardfc, FCS Central, FCS Pacific, Fox Soccer, Go) TV, NBA TV, Outdoor Channel, Speed Channel, Tennis Channel, TVG, NFL Network, BET on Jazz. Bioombera. Fox Movies FXM and Turner Classic Movies ComcastFamily Tier5 $14.95 $14.95 C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, Discovery IGds, Disney Channel, Do It Yourself Network, Food Network, Headline News, Home & Garden TV, National Geographic Channel, Nickelodeon. Nick GAS. PBS Kids Sarout, The Science Channel, Toon Disnev. Trinity Broadcast Network. The Weather Channel. 2 Digital capable equipment is required to view these services. These Digital Packages are the current packages offered. Packages not listed are no longer available. Prices do not Include box and remote. Certain restrictions apply. Service subject to availability. 3 Minimum service level required in order to receive Music ChoiceD. 4 High-definition capable equipment is required to receive high-definition channels. A minimum package subscription may be required to access certain HD channels. 5 Family Tier is available to customers who subscribe to Basic Service only. Family Tier requires a digital cable box and remote control, billed In addition to the Family Tier price. Additional equipment fees may apply. Pricing does not include applicable taxes, franchise and FCC fees. Music Choice® and ON DEMAND are not available with the Family Tier. Family Tier can not be combined with any other Comcast Digital Cable Package. Premium channels are available at an additional cost to Family Tier subscribers. Current New Price Price Feb.1,2007 Comcast Digital Premium Packs 2,3 HBO Premium Pack ...................................$19.95 $19.95 Includes: HBO, H802, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Comedy, HBO Zone. HBO Latino. HBO ON DEMAND & HBO HD Cinemax Premium Pack $19.95 $19.95 Includes: Cinemax, MoreMAX, AcdonMAX, ThriflerMAX, Cinemax ON DEMAND & Cinemax HD Steirz Premium Pack $19.95 $19.95 Includes: Stem, Starz Cinema, Starz Comedy, Starz Edge, Stan InBlack, Start (Gds & Famiy. Stan ON DEMAND & Starz HD Showtime Premium Pack $19.95 $19.95 Includes: Showtime, Showtime Too, Showtime Showcase, Showtime Extreme, Showtime Bevond. Fla. Showtime ON DEMAND & Showtime HD The Movie Channel Premium Pack $19.95 $19.95 Includes: The Movie Channel. TMC Xtra & The Movie Channel ON DEMAND Digital Video Recorder Service (High-Definition) 4,5 $ 9.95 $ 9.95 Manthiv fee for dfq'dal box & remote is additional Digital Video Recorder Service (Non-High-Definition) 4,5 N/A $ 5.95 Mora hlv fee for diaital box & remote is additional Digital Additional Outlet Service Charge (High-Definition or Digitall $ 2.75 $ 3.51 Chame for reception of oremium service(s) or oackaae on additional ou6ets. (nor outlet) TV GuidesM Weekly Magazine (Mailed to your home) $ 4.20 $ 4.20 Playboy Channel2 ......................................$19.95 $19.95 includes: 24-hour adult programming & Playboy ON Demand. Parental control options are available. 2 Digital capable equipment is required to view these services. Paces do not include cable box and remote. 3 High-definition capable equipment is required for HD programming. 4 Digital cable box with Digital Video Recorder capabilities required. 5 DVR recording times are limited. HDTV compatible DVR Is available. ON DEMAND programs can not be recorded with DVR service. Prior to obtalnina a DVR from Com cast, additional documentation or a credit verification may be necessary, 1 Current New Price Price Feb.1, 2007 Canales Selecte, (Hispanic) $ 6.95 $ 8.95 Includes Video ON DEMAND en esoaFrol PA (Italian) $ 9.95 $ 9.95 RTN (Russian) $14.95 $14.95 SPT (Portuauese/Brazilian) $ 9.95 $ 9.95 TV Globo (Brazilian) $19.99 $19.95 TV5MONDE (French) $ 9.95 $ 925 Zee TV (South Asian) $14.95 $14.95 Zhona Tian (Chinese) $11.95 $11.95 2 Digital capable equipment is required to view these services. Prices do not Include cable box and remote. 1 The minimum level of cable service you may purchase is BASIC SERVICE. As a cable customer, you must purchase BASIC SERVICE to subscribe to any other video service offered by Comeast Service, programming and equipment are subject to availability. All pricing, programming and channel locations am subject fo change. Please call 1-666-660-6137 for further information. The purchase of premium channels, packages and a la carte services pncludfng IN DEMAMD, Pay-Per-View and ON DEMAND) requires the appropriate equipment ©2007 Comcast All Rights Reserved. 54963505 Cdo,.mcast i DEMAND/iN Demifid Current New Price Price Feh.1, 2007 General Entertainment Programming . . . FREES FREE3 HBO. Cinemax. Showtime. TMC. Stan . . Access included with Dioital Premium Pack subscription oniv. Plavbov ..........................................................................Accessincluded with P/avbovsubscrintion oniv. New Released Movies $ 3.99mt * $ 3.99mtovie Movie Double Features . . $4.99nach or $5.99n:ach $4.99/Each or $5.99ach Hiah-Definition Movies . $3.99/mme to $5.991Movie $3.99iw* to $5.99m7ovie Adult Programmina . $9.99miowe to 913.99mwvie $9.99/mvie to $13.99/Movie Monthly Subscription Content . . $7.99rEach to $16.99/ Each $7.99/Ewh to $16.99/Each Includes vour choice of: WWE 247. Howard Stern & Bollvwood Yearly Subscription Content . . . $109.99/Each to $149.99/Each $109.99xach to $149.99/Each includes Howard Stem Live Snorts Events & Concerts . . . . . Prices Varv By Event 1 The minimum level of cable service you may purchase is BASIC SERVICE. As a cable customer, you must purchase BASIC SERVICE to subscribe to any other video service offered by Comcast. Service, • programming and equipment are subject to availability. All pricing, programming and channel locations are subject to change. Please call 1-866-660-6137 for further Information. The purchase of premium channels, packages and a Is carte services (including IN DEMAND, Pay-Per-View and ON DEMAND) requires the appropriate equipment. ©2007 Comcast. All Rights Reserved. 2 Digital capable equipment is required to view these services. 3 With subscription to Digital Starter or above, 4 A minimum package subscription may be required to access certain ON DEMAND content. 111111117M / 3841(b Comcast High-Speed Internet Economy Service for Digital Voice Customers $24,95/mo 2 Compatible cable modem required. Where available, Comcast 384Kb Comcast High-Speed Internet Economy Service for Cable TV Customers $24,95/mo offers speed tiers of up to; 384Kbps, 4Mbps, 6Mbps and BMbps download speed (maximum upload speed of 3841ps, 3841(b Comcast Hiah-Sneed Internet Economv Service for Non-Cable TV Customers $39.95/mo 384Mps, 384Mps, and 76BKhps respectively). Many factors 4Mb Comcast High-Speed Internet Performance Lite Service for Digital Voice Customers , $42.95/mo affect speed. Actual speeds will vary and are not guaranteed. Please call Comcast at 1-B00-COMCAST for details, restric- 4Mb Comcast Hiah-Speed Internet Performance Lite Service for Non-Cable TV Customers , $57,95/mo lions and minimum requirements. Speeds may vary by market. 6Mb Comcast High-Speed Internet Performance Service for Cable TV Customers $42,951mo installation prices are for standard installation only. Custom installadon charges are additional. Prices showrr do not include 6Mb Comcast High-Speed Internet Performance Service for Digital Voice Customers $52,95/mo applicable taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change. 6Mb Comcast Hiah-Soeed Internet Performance Service for Non-Cable TV Customers $59.95/mo Service is subject to terms and conditions of Comcast High- Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement (and Home Networking 8Mb Comcast High-Speed Internet Performance Plus Service for Cable TV Customers $52.95/mo Amendment If applicable). If you have received services under a promotional or trial period, following the promotion/ trial, 8Mb Comcast High-Speed Internet Performance Plus Service for Digital Voice Customers $62,95/mo Comcases regular service and equipment,charges apply 8Mb Comcast Hiah-Speed Internet Performance Plus Service for Non-Cable TV Customers $67.95/mo unless service is cancelled by calling 1-800-COMCASE Modem Lease . . . $ 3.00/mo 3 Comcast Home Networking $2 more pricing reflects pricing of Comcast High-Speed Internet package that includes a Comcast Home Networking3 . . . . . Just $2 more $3 per month lease modem. Additional equipment may be Self-Install Kit (one time charge only) . . . $29.95 required. Wireless cards are required for additional connections beyond the first computer, Comcast Certified Home Networking Premium Install one time charge Onl ( y) • • • , • • . , • . • • • • • • . • • • • • • , • - • • • • $99.95 Device required. Certain service limitations apply. For more Information, please call Comcast at 1-800-COMCASi: Professional Home Networking Installation (up to 5 devices) $149.99 Stop paying extra! You can keep your current phone number and you won't Comcast Digital Volce® Prices: have to oav more for features or local and Iona distance calls! Why switch to Comcast Digital Voice®? > Unlimited local and long distance, call anyone anytime anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, Saipan, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands and Canada. > Enjoy 12 popular calling features, including Voice Mail, Cali Waiting, Caller ID* and more. > Digital Voice Center - check your home Voice Mail anywhere in the world you have Intemet access. > One bill for all of your Comcast services: When you have Comcast Digital Voice you can enjoy the convenience of one bill for cable TV, phone and high-speed Internet Monthly price when purchased with: Comcast Cable TV & Comcast High-Speed Intemet $39.95 Comcast Cable TV or Comcast High-Speed Internet $44.95 Comcast Digital Voice® only $54.95 For a complete listing of all charges for CDV service, please visit www.comcast.com/cdv/termsofservice or call 1-866-660-6137. CDV is for residential customers located in Comcast serviceable areas only and is subject to availability, Multiproduct discounts for the Comcast Unlimited Package require continuous subscription to all specified Comcast products. *Equipment required to use Caller ID. Comcast does not provide this equipment. Package pricing does not Include International calling; federal, state or local regulatory fees, taxes or surcharges; our Regulatory Recovery Fee, which is not a tax or government-mandated; or other applicable charges (e.g. operator service or international calls.) Equipment and installation charges may apply. Service is subject to the Comcast Digital Voice Residential Subscriber Agreement and other applicable terms and conditions, SA963506 Eck 6 FRA 011 HIM t t RIPW 4:11119 W-1 Current New Price Price Feb.1, 2007 Installation Charges (one-time chames): Installation of cable (unwired, primary outietonly) ......................................................$45.50 $43.95 Reinstallation of cable (prewired,primary outlet only) ......................................................$28.50 $27.95 Installation/Activation of each additional outlet at time of initial installation or reinstallation $14.40 $13.95 Installation/Activation of each additional outlet at any other time4 $2245 . $23.95 Relocation of an eldsting cable outlet ......................................................$21.45 $18.95 Install Amplifier at time of initial installation $8.35 . C Install Amplifier at any other time ......................................................$16.70 N/C Connection ofVCR/DVD at initial installation . $ 7.65 6.95 Connection of VCR/DVD at any other time ......................................................$15.05 $14.95 Install A/B switch at time of initial installation 8.35 . N/C InstallA/B switch at any other time ......................................................$16.70 N/C Service Charges & Transaction Fees: Returned check fee ......................................................$20.00 $20.00 Late Fee (on overdue account balance) . • • • • • • • • • • . • • • U Convenience Feet,4 WA $ 2.95 Office reactivation for Comcast High-Speed Interne? 3.00 $ 3.00 Office reactivation for Comcast Digital Voice® 3 $ 3.00 $ 3.00 Office reactivation of video service, change of service or digital upgrade3 (via computer) 1.99 $ 1.99 Change of service (requiring a visit) 4 $12.85 $14.95 Digital Service or High-Definition Upgrade (requiring a visit) 4 ....................................$15.65 $17.95 Hourly Service Charge for Technician visit $33.40 $32.95 (1/2 hour minimum. Connection of customer equipment including all equipment not owned by Comcast such as game systems, home theater, stereos, etc.) CustomerTrouble Call4 ...............................................................................................$22.25 $24.95 Eauipment Chames (each): Replacement Replacement Unretumed or damaged equipment ..................................................................................Cost Cost AB Switch or RF Bypass purchase ......................................................................,............$10.00 N/A Home amplifier purchase ..................................................................................$44.50 $20.00 Monthly Charges: Basic Service Only Cable Box 1.25 $ 1.10 Digital or Non-Digital Cable Box 4.50 $ 3.79 High-Definition Cable Box 8.95 $ 8.79 CableCARD WC N/C CableCARD (additional cards, same device)4 . WA $ 1.50 Remote Control 0.25 $ 0.20 Service Protection Plan (covers ail products) 3.30 $ 3.30 i Commercial and premium installations are not Included with these fees and charges. Depending on levels of service or programming received, additional charges for equipment, time and materials may apply. Prices do not Include federal, state and local faxes, FCC user and franchise fees and related costs. HDTV capable cable box only available to customers with an HDTV capable television set (not provided by Comoasq. Certain restrictions apply. HDTV signal subject to avallabilly: 2 A Convenience Fee will be charged for any payment made by phone with a Customer Care Representative. 3 if you reconnect any or all of the service after a disconnection for nonpayment, in addition to any other charges that you might owe, Comcast will Impose either an Office Reactivation charge If no visit to your residence is required or a Reinstallation Charge If a visit Is required. 4 New price will be effective 3/1/07. SA963507 ~~71 Cco'mcast Iffl Line-up' Ronal% MA 0 2/07 ® WGBH-2 (PBS)/HD Channel 8024 ® USA Network 69 The Golf Channel ® CN8 ® Lifetime 79 HSN ® WBZ-4 (CBS)/HD Channel 8044 37 A&E QVC WCVB-5 (ABC)/HD Channel 8054 ® The Learning Channel 95 WWDP-46 (Shop NBC) © New England Cable News 39 Discovery Channel 96 Travel Channel ® WHDH-7 (NBC)/HD Channel 8074 ® Food Networks 96 RAI/RTPi Public Access Channel 41 Fox News 9O Educational Access Channel 42 CNN zas WGBH World3 11 WENH-11 (PBS) ® CNN Headline Newss 21D 'GBH Kids3 12 WLVI-56 (CW)/HD Channel 8564 ® C-SPANS 296 WLVI The Tube' t3 WFXT 25 (FOX)/HD Channel 8254 ® C-SPAN2s 29~ WHDH Weather Plus3 1a WSBK 38 (myTV9)/HD Channel 8384 ® CNBC 15_ WBPX-68 (PAX) 47 The Weather Channels i l mov ex ep 16 WGBX-44 (PBS) 49 ESPN n WUNI-27 (UNI) ® ESPN2 78 WZMY'50 (IND) 51 NESN 19 WNEU-60 (relemundo) 52 Fox Sports Net ® WMFP-62 (IND) 0 MSNBC CD WUTF-66 "(relefutura) ® Speed Channel ® Government Access Channel ® Spike TV ® WYDN-48 (Daystar) ® EWTN/BCTV/inspirational 2 Disney Channels [p Bravo M25 Nickelodeons ® Hallmark Channel 2 Subject to availability. ® ABC Family Channel 59 AMC 3 Available in all digital format D191W capable equipment is required. Channels subject to availability. 4 High-defnition (HD) channels, including local signals, are [p Court TV ® Cartoon Network subject to availability. A high-definition MD) television set (not provided) and HD capable equipment is required, ® MTV ® Comedy Central 5 Family Tier is available to customers who subscribe to Basic Service only. Family'ner requires a digital cable box and remote control, billed In addition to the F-amiylier price. ® VH-1 62 Sci-F! Channel Additional equipment fees may apply. Pdcing does not include applicable taxes, franchise and FCC fees. Music ® fX M63 Animal Planet Choice® and ON DEMAND are not available with the Family Tier. Family Tier can not be combined with any other 31 TBS ® TV Land Comcast Digital Cable Package. Premium channels are available at an additional cost to FamilyTier subscribers. 32 Home & Garden TVs ® VERSUS 0 Basic Service 0 Expanded Basic Service ® TNT ® The History Channel Digital Starter ® E! Entertainment ® GSN/Leased Access SA963508 8&S DIGITAL CHANNEL Line-up Digital Classic 1 ON DEMAND 202 RIK 208 Hallmark Channel 210 National Geographic Channel 6 211 style. 212 Independent Film Channel 214 TV One 215 Women's Entertainment 218 PBS Kids Sprout 6 219 G4 220 Nicktoons 221 Discovery Kids 6 222 Toon Disney 6 223 Noggin 224 Nick GAS 6 226 Discovery Health 227 The Science Channel 6 229 Trinity Broadcast Network 6 232 Fox Reality - Newl 234 Jewelry TV by ACN 235 Black Family Channel 236 The Word Network 238 EWTN 241 BBC America 244 SoapNet - Newl 245 Weatherscan Local 248 ESPNews 251 AZN Television 254 Current TV 258 ESPN Classic 271 fuse 273 MTV2 275 VH-1 Soul 277 VH-1 Classic 282 CMT 326 Encore 705 Canal52MX Digital Preferred 201 Sundance Channel 203 Encore Action 204 Encore Love 205 Encore Mystery 206 indieplex 207 Encore Westerns 216 Oxygen 225 retropiex 228 Nick Too 230 FtTV 231 ILife TV 233 Discovery Home Channel 239 Fine Living Channel 240 Do It Yourself Network 6 242 History internattonal 243 Biography Channel 252 Discovery Times 253 Military Channel 260 TVG 265 NFL Network 270 Lifetime Movie Network 272 MTV Hits 276 CMT Pure Country 279 Great American Country 280 MTV Jams 281 LOGO 711 MTV espanol Sports Entertainment Pack 213 Turner Classic Movies 246 Bloomberg 250 Speed Channel 255 Outdoor Channel 256 Fox Soccer 257 NBATV 260 1VG 261 CSTV 262 FCS Atlantic 263 FCS Central 264 FCS Pacific 265 NFL Network 266 Tennis Channel 274 BET on Jazz 278 Fox Movies FXM 599 NBATV 714 Gol TV Digital Premium 301 HBO 302 HB02 303 HBO Signature 304 HBO Family 305 HBO Comedy 306 HBO Zone 307 HBO Latino 321 Starz 322 Starz Edge 323 Starz InBiack 324 Starz IGds & Family 325 Starz Cinema 327 Starz Comedy 341 Cinemax 342 MoreMAX 343 ActionMAX 344 ThrillerMAX 361 Showtime 362 Showtime Too 363 Showtime Showcase 364 Showtime Extreme 365 Showtime Beyond 366 FIN 381 The Movie Channel 382 TMC Xtra 451 Playboy Channel 5 Pay-Per-View. 401-407 Home Theater 435 Pleasure 451 Playboy 452 freshl 453 Playboy espanol 457 clubjenna 459 SPICE:XCESS High-Definition Programming 2 Channels 802-882 Available Broadcasters 3 ABC CBS FOX NBC PBS CW Additional HD Networks: 4 821 National Geographic HD - New! 828 MHD 833 TNT HD 839 Discovery HD 846 Universal HD 849 ESPN HD 850 ESPN2 HD 851 NESN HD 868 Cinemax HD 870 HBO HD 875 Starz HD 877 Showlime HD 881 INHDlFSN HD Music Choice® 4 501 Showcase 502 Today's Country 503 Classic Country 504 Bluegrass 505 R&B and Hip-Hop 506 Classic R&B 507 Smooth R&B 508 R&B Hits 509 Rap 510 Metal 511 Rack 512 Arena Rock 513 Classic Rock 514 Alternative 515 Retro-Active 516 Electmnica 517 Dance 518 Adult Alternative 519 Soft Rock 520 Hit List Some restrictions apply. Additional equipment fees may apply. Pricing does not include applicable taxes, franchise and FCC fees. 21-Iigh-definition (HD) channels, including local signals, are subject to availability. A high-definition (HD) television set (not provided) and HD capable equipment is required. High-definition (HD) or digital capable equipment Is required to receive Digital Cable channels. 31-figh-definition (HD) kcal broadcast signals are included with Basic Service subscription. See Basic and Expanded Basic channel line- up for channel numbers and availability. 4Minlmum service level required in order to receive this channel. HD programming may not be available in all areas. 5Not available as part of Digital Preferred, Digital Preferred Pius and Digital Premier. Available as an A la carte channel only. 617amily Tier Is available to customers who subscribe to Basic Service only. Family Tier requires a digital cable box and remote control, billed in addition to the Familyilerprice. Music Choice® and ON DEMAND are not available with the Familylier. Family 11er can not be combined with any other Comcast Digital Cable Package. Premium channels are available at an additional cost to Family liar subscribers. 521 Party Favorites 522 90's 323 80's 524 70's 525 Solid Gold Oldies 526 Singers and Standards 527 Big Band and Swing 528 Easy Listening 529 Smooth Jazz 530 Jazz 531 Blues 532 Reggae 533 Soundscapes 534 Classical Masterpieces 535 Opera 536 Light Classical 537 Show Tunes 538 Contemporary Christian 539 Gospel 540 Radio Disney 541 Sounds of the Seasons 542 Musica Urbana 543 Salsa y Merengue 544 Rock an espanol 545 Pop Latino 546 Mexicana Sports Pay-Per-View 600 NBA LP PRE 601-609 NBA TEAM 1-9 621-630 MLB-NHL GAME International Channels . 679 RAI 680 TV Globo 661 SPT 688 TV5MONDE 701 Zee TV 702 Zhong Tian 703 RTN Canales Selecto Package: 704 Supercanal Caribe 705 Canal52MX 706 Discovery en espanol 707 Cine Latino 708 Fox Sports an espanol 709 CNN en espanol 710 Toon Disney 711 MTV espanol 712 Venemovies 713 Gina Mexicano 714 Goi TV (English) 715 NFL Network (English) 716 The History Channel en espanol 717 WAPA America 718 NDTV 719 Galavision For more information visit us at www.comcastcom/information or call us at 1-866-660-6137 SA963509 K~_ C' OF I? Town of Reading . 3 16 Lowell Street ,AE ~ Reading, MA 01867-2683 o. z ~wo 63'9° /NCORR~~P Fax: (781) 942-5441 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us January 3, 2007 Mr. Eric Worrall, DRD DEP-NERO 205B Lowell Street Wilmington, MA 01887 RE: ACO-NE-06-F001 Work Completion Confirmation Dear Mr. Worral, C (cg,, PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 Under the Town of Reading's Administrative Consent Order (#ACO-NE-06-F001) and the December 14, 2006 letter from James H. Persky addressed to Edward D. McIntire, Jr., Director of Public Works, the Town is required to notify the MassDEP by January 15, 2007 that, all work is completed. Please accept this letter as official confirmation that the rebuilding of the chlorination system at the Louanis Water Treatment Plant for emergency stand-by operation was completed on December 13, 2006 and completes the required work. If you have any questions please call me at 781-942-9077 or Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi at 781- 942-9199. Very truly yours, at"'I'a ,,n /-V// Edward D. McIntire, Jr. Director of Public Works cc: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Bob LaLacheur, Assistant Town Manager Peter Tassi, Louanis Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Mike Cunningham, PE, SEA Jon Beekman, SEA James Persky, DEP, NERO Kellie O'Keefe, DEP NERO Page 1 of 3 qc- aos Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Redmond, Glen Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:59 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Burns, Greg; Jackson, Paul Subject: fire 1-34QLma4n-st:dae abburn Sf-~ Attachments: image001.png; oledata.mso Community Development (781) 942-9010 Fax (781) 942-9070 Town of Reacting 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 BUILDING CODE VIOLATION 780 CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES Date: January 3, 2007 Owner ofRecord Location o Pro er To; Cornerstone Square LLC (James Lynch) 18+ Woburn St 348 Park St # 203 Reading, Ma 01867 North Reading, Ma 01864 Certified Mail# 7004 0750 0000 5426 8223 Dear Mr. Lynch, As you know a fire took place at 18+ Woburn St. Reading Ma on January 17, 2006. You are hereby notified that in accordance with 780CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES the following situation exists at this location. • This building is unused, uninhaited or abandoned, and is open to the weather. • You are hereby notified to remove it or make it safe • Please contact this office within 48 hours or further legal action will take place • The Town of Reading Building Department is prepared to start the following action 780 CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES 121.1 General: The provisions of 780 CMR 121.0 are established by M.G.L. c. 143, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. 1/3/2007 3'al' 4 Page 2 of-1- 121.2 Inspection: The building official immediately upon being informed by report or otherwise that a building or other structure or anything attached thereto or connected therewith is dangerous to life or limb or that any building in that city or town is unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, shall inspect the same; and he shall forthwith in writing notify the owner to remove it or make it safe if it appears to him to be dangerous, or to make it secure if it is unused, uninhabited or abandoned and open to the weather. If it appears that such building or structure would be especially unsafe in case of fire, it shall be deemed dangerous within the meaning hereof, and the building official may affix in a conspicuous place upon its exterior walls a notice of its dangerous condition, which shall not be removed or defaced without authority from him. 121.3 Removal or making structure safe: Any person so notified shall be allowed until 12:00 noon of the day following the service of the notice in which to begin to remove such building or structure or make it safe, or to make it secure, and he shall employ sufficient labor speedily to make it safe or remove it or make it secure; but if the public safety so requires and if the mayor or selectmen so order, the building official may immediately enter upon the premises with the necessary workmen and assistants and cause such unsafe structure to be made safe or demolished without delay and a proper fence put up for the protection of passersby, or to be made secure. 121.4 Failure to remove or make structure safe, survey board, survey report: If an owner of such unsafe structure refuses or neglects to comply with the requirements of such notice within the specified time limit, and such structure is not made safe or taken down as ordered therein, a careful survey of the premises shall be made by a board consisting; in a city, of a city engineer, the head of the fire department, as such term is defined in M.G.L. c 148, § 1, and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official; and in a town of a surveyor, the head of the fire department and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official. In the absence of any of the above officers or individuals, the mayor or selectmen shall designate one or more officers or other suitable persons in place of the officers so named as members of said board. A written report of such survey shall be made, and a copy thereof served on such owner. 121.5 Removal of dangerous or abandoned structures: If such survey report as outlined in 780 CMR 121.4 declares such structure to be dangerous or to be unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, and if the owner continues such refusal or neglect, the building official shall cause it to be made safe or taken down or to be made secure; and, if the public safety so requires, said building official may at once enter the structure, the land on which it stands or the abutting land or buildings, with such assistance as he may require, and secure the same; and may remove and evict, under the pertinent provisions of M.G.L. c. 239, or otherwise, any tenant or occupant thereof, and may erect such protection for the public by proper fence or otherwise as may be necessary, and for this purpose may close a public highway. In the case of such demolition, the said building official shall cause such lot to be leveled to conform to adjacent grades by an inorganic fill. The costs and charges incurred shall constitute a lien upon the land upon which the structure is located, and shall be enforced in an action of contract; and such owner shall, for every day's continuance of such refusal or neglect after being so notified, be punished by a fine in accordance with 780 CMR 118.4. The provisions of M.G.L. c. 139, § 3A, paragraph two, relative to liens for such debt and the collection of claims for such debt shall apply to any debt referred to in this section, except that the said building official shall act hereunder in place of the mayor or board of selectmen. During the time such order is in effect, it shall be unlawful to use or occupy such structure or any portion thereof for any purpose. 121.6 Remedy of person ordered to remove a dangerous structure or make it. safe: Notwithstanding the provisions of 780 CMR 122, an owner, aggrieved by such order may have the remedy prescribed by M.G.L. c. 139, § 2: provided that any provision of M.G.L. c. 139 shall not be construed so as to hinder, delay or prevent the building official from acting and proceeding under 780 CMR 121; and provided, further, that this section shall not prevent the city or town from recovering the forfeiture provided in said 780 CMR 121.5 from the date of the service of the original notice, unless the order is annulled by the jury. 780 CMR 122.0 BOARD OF APPEALS You are also notified of your rights of appeal as provided in 780 CMR 122.0 Please contact this office within 48 hours of receipt of this notice or further action will take place. Sincerely, C. Glen Redmond Commissioner of Buildings 1/3/2007 ~G~ Page 1 ofd,. Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Redmond, Glen Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 12:33 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Burns, Greg; Jackson, Paul Subject: fire 285+ main st.doc Attachments: image001.png; oledata.mso Date: January 3, 2007 Owner ofRecord To: Mishkin Saunders 6 Brookbridge Ave Peabody, Ma 01960-2002 BUILDING CODE VIOLATION 780 CMR 121,0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES Location ofProner 285+ Main St Reading, Ma 01867 Certified Mail # 7004 0750 0000 5426 8237 Dear Mr. Saunders As you know a fire took place at 285+ Main St. Reading Ma on February 15, 2006. You are hereby notified that in accordance with 780CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES the following situation exists at this location. • This building is unused, uninhaited or abandoned, • You are hereby notified to remove it or make it safe Please contact this office within 48 hours or further legal action will take place • The Town of Reading Building Department is prepared to start the following action 780 CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES 121.1 General: The provisions of 780 CMR 121.0 are established by M.G.L. c. 143, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. r 1/3/2007 7GgaS Commwdty Developumnt MI) 942-9010 Fax (781) 942-9070 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, AlA 01867-2683 Page 2 of 2- 121.2 Inspection: The building official immediately upon being informed by report or otherwise that a building or other structure or anything attached thereto or connected therewith is dangerous to life or limb or that any building in that city or town is unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, shall inspect the same; and he shall forthwith in writing notify the owner to remove it or make it safe if it appears to him to be dangerous, or to make it secure if it is unused, uninhabited or abandoned and open to the weather. If it appears that such building or structure would be especially unsafe in case of fire, it shall be deemed dangerous within the meaning hereof, and the building official may affix in a conspicuous place upon its exterior walls a notice of its dangerous condition, which shall not be removed or defaced without authority from him. 121.3 Removal or making structure safe: Any person so notified shall be allowed until 12:00 noon of the day following the service of the notice in which to begin to remove such building or structure or make it safe, or to make it secure, and he shall employ sufficient labor speedily to make it safe or remove it or make it secure; but if the public safety so requires and if the mayor or selectmen so order, the building official may immediately enter upon the premises with the necessary workmen and assistants and cause such unsafe structure to be made safe or demolished without delay and a proper fence put up for the protection of passersby, or to be made secure. 121.4 Failure to remove or make structure safe, survey board, survey report: If an owner of such unsafe structure refuses or neglects to comply with the requirements of such notice within the specified time limit, and such structure is not made safe or taken down as ordered therein, a careful survey of the premises shall be made by a board consisting; in a city, of a city engineer, the head of the fire department, as such term is defined in M.G.L. c 148, § 1, and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official; and in a town of a surveyor, the head of the fire department and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official. In the absence of any of the above officers or individuals, the mayor or selectmen shall designate one or more officers or other suitable persons in place of the officers so named as members of said board. A written report of such survey shall be made, and a copy thereof served on such owner. 121.5 Removal of dangerous or abandoned structures: If such survey report as outlined in 780 CMR 121.4 declares such structure to be dangerous or to be unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, and if the owner continues such refusal or neglect, the building official shall cause it to be made safe or taken down or to be made secure; and, if the public safety so requires, said building official may at once enter the structure, the land on which it stands or the abutting land or buildings, with such assistance as he may require, and secure the same; and may remove and evict, under the pertinent provisions of M.G.L. c. 239, or otherwise, any tenant or occupant thereof; and may erect such protection for the public by proper fence or otherwise as may be necessary, and for this purpose may close a public highway. In the case of such demolition, the said building official shall cause such lot to be leveled to conform to adjacent grades by an inorganic fill. The costs and charges incurred shall constitute a lien upon the land upon which the structure is located, and shall be enforced in an action of contract; and such owner shall, for every day's continuance of such refusal or neglect after being so notified, be punished by a fine in accordance with 780 CMR 118.4. The provisions of M.G.L. c. 139, § 3A, paragraph two, relative to liens for such debt and the collection of claims for such debt shall apply to any debt referred to in this section, except that the said building official shall act hereunder in place of the mayor or board of selectmen. During the time such order is in effect, it shall be unlawful to use or occupy such structure or any portion thereof for any purpose. 121.6 Remedy of person ordered to remove a dangerous structure or make it safe: Notwithstanding the provisions of 780 CMR 122, an owner, aggrieved by such order may have the remedy prescribed by M.G.L. c. 139, § 2: provided that any provision of M.G.L. c. 139 shall not be construed so as to hinder, delay or prevent the building official from acting and proceeding under 780 CMR 121; and provided, further, that this section shall not prevent the city or town from recovering the forfeiture provided in said 780 CMR 121.5 from the date of the service of the original notice, unless the order is annulled by the jury. 780 CMR 122.0 BOARD OF APPEALS You are also notified of your rights of appeal as provided in 780 CMR 122.0 Please contact this office within 48 hours of receipt of this notice or further action will take place. Sincerely, C. Glen Redmond Commissioner of Buildings 1/3/2007 Page 1 of 2. yG 'S -6s- Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Redmond, Glen Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:52 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Burns, Greg; Jackson, Paul Subject: fire 1349 main st.doc Attachments: image001.png; oledata.mso Community Development (781) 942-9010 Fax (781)942-9070 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 BUILDING CODE VIOLATION 780 CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES Date: January 3, 2007 Owner ofRecord To: Salvatore Santorelli 3 Gumwood Ln Wakefield, Ma. 018805131 Certified Mail# 7004 0750 0000 5426 8213 Dear Mr. Sanelli , Location ofProDerty: 1349 Main St Reading, Ma 01867 As you know a fire took place at 1349 Main St. Reading Ma on January 16, 2006. You are hereby notified that in accordance with 780CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES the following situation exists at this location. • This building is unused, uninhaited or abandoned, and is open to the weather.. • You are hereby notified to remove it or make it safe • Please contact this office within 48 hours or further legal action will take place • The Town of Reading Building Department is prepared to start the following action 780 CMR 121.0 UNSAFE STRUCTURES 1/3/2007 I Page 2 ofB- 121.1 General: The provisions of 780 CMR 121.0 are established by M.G.L. c. 143, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. 121.2 Inspection: The building official immediately upon being informed by report or otherwise that a building or other structure or anything attached thereto or connected therewith is dangerous to life or limb or that any building in that city or town is unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, shall inspect the same; and he shall forthwith in writing notify the owner to remove it or make it safe if it appears to him to be dangerous, or to make it secure if it is unused, uninhabited or abandoned and open to the weather. If it appears that such building or structure would be especially unsafe in case of fire, it shall be deemed dangerous within the meaning hereof, and the building official may affix in a conspicuous place upon its exterior walls a notice of its dangerous condition, which shall not be removed or defaced without authority from him. 121.3 Removal or making structure safe: Any person so notified shall be allowed until 12:00 noon of the day following the service of the notice in which to begin to remove such building or structure or make it safe, or to make it secure, and he shall employ sufficient labor speedily to make it safe or remove it or make it secure; but if the public safety so requires and if the mayor or selectmen so order, the building official may immediately enter upon the premises with the necessary workmen and assistants and cause such unsafe structure to be made safe or demolished without delay and a proper fence put up for the protection of passersby, or to be made secure. 121.4 Failure to remove or make structure safe, survey board, survey report: If an owner of such unsafe structure refuses or neglects to comply with the requirements of such notice within the specified time limit, and such structure is not made safe or taken down as ordered therein, a careful survey of the premises shall be made by a board consisting; in a city, of a city engineer, the head of the fire department, as such term is defined in M.G.L. c 148, § 1, and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official; and in a town of a surveyor, the head of the fire department and one disinterested person to be appointed by the building official. In the absence of any of the above officers or individuals, the mayor or selectmen shall designate one or more officers or other suitable persons in place of the officers so named as members of said board. A written report of such survey shall be made, and a copy thereof served on such owner. 121.5 Removal of dangerous or abandoned structures: If such survey report as outlined in 780 CMR 121.4 declares such structure to be dangerous or to be unused, uninhabited or abandoned, and open to the weather, and if the owner continues such refusal or neglect, the building official shall cause it to be made safe or taken down or to be made secure; and, if the public safety so requires, said building official may at once enter the structure, the land on which it stands or the abutting land or buildings, with such assistance as he may require, and secure the same; and may remove and evict, under the pertinent provisions of M.G.L. c. 239, or otherwise, any tenant or occupant thereof; and may erect such protection for the public by proper fence or otherwise as may be necessary, and for this purpose may close a public highway. In the case of such demolition, the said building official shall cause such lot to be leveled to conform to adjacent grades by an inorganic fill. The costs and charges incurred shall constitute a lien upon the land upon which the structure is located, and shall be enforced in an action of contract; and such owner shall, for every day's continuance of such refusal or neglect after being so notified, be punished by a fine in accordance with 780 CMR 118.4. The provisions of M.G.L. c. 139, § 3A, paragraph two, relative to liens for such debt and the collection of claims for such debt shall apply to any debt referred to in this section, except that the said building official shall act hereunder in place of the mayor or board of selectmen. During the time such order is in effect, it shall be unlawful to use or occupy such structure or any portion thereof for any purpose. 121.6 Remedy of person ordered to remove a dangerous structure or make it safe: Notwithstanding the provisions of 780 CMR 122, an owner, aggrieved by such order may have the remedy prescribed by M.G.L. c. 139, § 2: provided that any provision of M.G.L. c. 139 shall not be construed so as to hinder, delay or prevent the building official from acting and proceeding under 780 CMR 121; and provided, further, that this section shall not prevent the city or town from recovering the forfeiture provided in said 780 CMR 121.5 from the date of the service of the original notice, unless the order is annulled by the jury. 780 CMR 122.0 BOARD OF APPEALS You are also notified of your rights of appeal as provided in 780 CMR 122.0 Please contact this office within 48 hours of receipt of this notice or further action will take place. Sincerely, C. Glen Redmond 1/3/2007 Next I-93/1-95 ITF meeting 1/17 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Camille Anthony [canthony@ftmc.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 10:50 AM To: 'Frey, Bob (EOT)' Cc: Reading - Selectmen Subject: RE: Next 1-93/1-95 ITF meeting 1/17 Bob: Page 1 of 2 b/c gcf I am very concerned about the direction the study is going. The Reading representatives are going to have to meet and discuss our response to the plans to be aired at the third public meeting. I hope that the meeting on the 19th will be very specific on what is going to be presented at this meeting as far as alternatives and the constraints with each. I am having great difficulty understanding how we could have been led to believe that the fly under was a viable option when in fact it won't pass the environmental review. Something is wrong with our process if that is the case. Camille Anthony -----Original Message----- From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [mai Ito: Bob. Frey@state.ma. us] Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 9:26 AM To: Corey, John; Schubert, Rick; Camille Anthony; 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; Rogers, Maureen A.; Smith, Suzanne; Stinson, Richard; Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster, Bill Cc: Blaustein, Joan; Callan, Melissa (HOU); Chong, Michael; Cooke, Don; DiSarcina, Tony; DiZoglio, Dennis; Draisen, Mark (MAPQ Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); Harwood, Tracey (Mayor McLaughlin); Hechenblikner, Peter; Lindstrom, Michael (SEN); Lutz, Elaine; Martel, Justin (HOU); McKinnon, Anne; McLaughlin, Thomas; McVann, John; Medeiros, Paul (work); Miller, Kenneth (EOT); O'Rourke, Carmen (HOU); Purdy, Jim; Reilly, Chris; Schwartz, Bill; Stein, Kathy; Tafoya, Ben; VanMagness, Frederick (HOU) Subject: Next I-93/I-95 ITF meeting 1/17 Hello All, Our next 1-93/1-95 Interchange Task Force meeting will be held on: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Reading Senior Center 49 Pleasant Street Reading An agenda and other details will be sent next week... Other News: We have not yet set the date for the third public meeting, but it will not be until mid/late February at the earliest. 1/3/2007