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Home My WebLink About2006-11-14 Board of Selectmen HandoutTOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Tuesday, November 14, 2006 • The "Change a Light - Change the World" campaign encourages residents to pledge to change at least one incandescent light bulb in their home to a Compact Fluorescent Light. These lights use 75% less energy, and last for much longer. The quality of light is excellent. To pledge, go to www.rmld.orq. We have indicated that in this community between now and the end of November, we can get at least 500 households to make and meet that pledge. • LED lighting for holiday lights we now have $600 for the $800 cost. If we receive additional donation we will put those donations towards more lights. • The new community events sign is installed and in use. We will have 1 more sandwich board sign on the common for the Chamber of Commerce tree lighting - this was a timing issue with the new sign. • Adopt a Family program is under way. If you are interested in participating as a donor or recipient, contact Sure Reardon at 942-6660. • The Veterans Day celebration was outstanding. Lou Cimaglia did a great job with his committee in organizing it. • Town Meeting last evening was a terrific celebration of the new auditorium at the new RMHS. Thanks and congratulations to the Superindent of Schools, the School Committee, and the staff and students. • Flu Clinics Tuesday November 14, 2006 Coolidge Middle School 5pm-7pm For adult Reading residents Thursday November 16, 2006 Parker Middle School 5pm-7pm For adult Reading residents Monday November 20, 2006 Barrows Elementary School 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. For Reading residents 65 and older • Election November 7 - 8 am to 8 PM - at 55 Walkers Brook Drive. We thank Nordic Properties for their assistance in providing the venue. Next election will be back at the Field House in ,April. • Status - Gazebo Circle area drainage improvements • Upcoming Board of Selectmen meeting agendas: • We need 3 members on the Animal Control Appeals Committee - if there are none forthcoming, I'd like to suggest a "volunteer" from the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Health, and I would US consider being on .the committee. The preference would be to get citizens who are not members of BCC or staff, but we do need to get these positions filled. BOARD OF, SELECTMEN AGENDAS j November 16 = Towm Meeting Hearing Hearing Hearing Hearing November 21, 2006 Review Action Status Report Appointments - Conservation, Landbank, Cultural Council Retirement I 7:30 Water Conservation report 8:00 Report from Economic Development Committee 8:20 Removal of tree - NE corner of Franklin Street and Sunset Rock Lane 8:40 Classification plan - Assistant Town Clerk 9:00 Follow-up - Imagination Station 9:15 Fees for underground storage licensees, and tank removal 9:45 Liquor License Renewals 10:001 I Reading Overseas Vets Change of Manager ~ L December 5, 2006 Office Hours - Schubert Collector Report - Nurse Advocacy program Interim Report - ad hoc Downtown Parking Committee Tambone presentation re south Main Street property I December 12; 2006, Town Manager Evaluation I ' ~ j December 19, 2006 Review Action Status Report j 24 hour sales - 87 Walkers Brook Drive 8:00 Article 13 ■Owned mostly/entirely by the Town ■Taken for tax title ®On July 31, School Committee voted to "Relinquish all rights, if any.." ■May 4, 2006 Town Meeting Instructional Motion - Article 1 (Continued) .t 1 ' 54 1 RMHS ` nr21 2 ARTICLE !3 1 4 0~~ 1 Article 13 (Continued) ■ Total area of approximately 90,000 Square Feet plus streets ■ Zoned S-15 =15,000 s.f. lots ■ Topographically "challenged - ledge and hills ■ Full access to utilities Article 13 (Continued) Process once Town Meetina votes to transfer: ■ Meet with neighbors and community to get input as to conditions on future use ■ Establish a task force to advise Board of Selectmen on RFP, and evaluate proposals ■ Appraise land Develop RFP and advertise sale of land 06 2 Article 13 (Continued) ® Receive proposals ■ Review proposals with the Task Force and with the community - public process ® Recommend purchase to the Board of Selectmen ® Board of Selectmen award sale Article 13 (Continued) ® Board of Selectmen enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement ® Close the transaction subject to conditions as established. ■ Proceeds of the sale go into the Sale of Real Estate fund, perhaps for purchase and development of other open space .03 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Cormier, Jim Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 3:04 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: parking issues Peter, Some issues we've observed re: downtown. Do you want to mention them tonight or wait until PTTTF tomm.? Jimmy From: Halloran, Michelle Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 12:39 PM To: Cormier, Jim Subject: parking issues Here are some streets that may need to have the parking regulations changed: 1) Washington Street between Briarwood Apartment to Woburn Street (West side)-was not posted with any regulation before-under new regulation it is posted for resident permit parking---I recommend that is should be No parking, way to narrow 2) Sanborn Street between Woburn and Haven (North east area-by funeral home)-was No parking before - under new regulations it is 2 hour---I recommend it should be No parking 3) Linden Street between Haven and Woburn (North east area-by telephone company)-was No parking- under new regulation it is 2 hour---I recommend it should be No parking 4) Green Street between Elliot and Main-resident request to make this area resident permit parking only--- I did a site visit and saw no issues, at this time I recommend we monitor the area to see if a regulation is needed. -Michelle #64 11/14/2006 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: RNRchambercom@aol.com Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 2:58 PM To: RNRchambercom@aol.com Subject: RE: Selectmen's Meeting for November 14th Hello Members, The Selectmen are going to revisit the Downtown Parking Issues, and I would encourage Chamber Members to please attend this meeting as there are going to be many sides to the argument asking for other things. It is important that we get as many members as possible to attend. Thanks, Carol Hughes, Executive Director Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce PO Box 771 Reading, MA 01867 Phone #781-944-8824 Fax #781-944-6125 Web Address - readingnreadingchamber.org "Our business is your business" 11/9/2006 0 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbteikner, Peter From: Jody Avtges godyavtges@gmaii.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 1:57 PM To: Reading - Selectmen; selectmen @ci. reading Subject: Washington St. parking problem..it is dangerous Dear Selectmen: Since the town reduced the number of parking spots at the station, there have been cars parked on both sides of Washington - between Woburn and Prescott - so narrow it is difficult for cars, never mind trash or firetrucks to get thru. I respectfully request a change that says parking on one side only! It seems to me this is the most reasonable compromising taking into consideration importance of encouraging mass transit. The side does not matter to me - just as long as it is one side only - and the parking distance from corners is enforced. In fact, even if enforced, while pulling from Washington onto Woburn, it is impossible to see around the large SUVs - I think spots near the corner should say "compact cars only". This also discourges gas guzzling, road tearing large vehicles. Thank you. Jody James Avtges, 42 Washington St., Reading, MA 01867 Jody James Avtges 781-942-5756-home or 781-985-0559-cell 11/14/2006 Page 1 of I Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Jody Avtges Godyavtges a@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 2:25 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Washington St. parking is worse since less lots at station Dear Peter, Since there are less lots at the station, the parking on Washington St. between Woburn and Prescott has been heavy and dangerous as parkers willy nilly park where they like and on both sides which someday will mean a firetruck or ambulance can't get thru. I think it is only reasonable to make it one side only parking. and, the other should be none at all because in mid day there will be parkers on both sides - as would be case right now. I also recommend compact cars only parking on corners because it is just too hard to see around those elephant cars! If not, this is accident waiting to happen land. thank you very much for your consideration. See you tonight! Truly, Jody Avtges, 42 Washington, Reading, MA Jody James Avtges 781-942-5756-home or 781-985-0559-cell 11/14/2006 Page 1 of 1 Hechenblefter, Peter From: Bstewl6l@aol.com Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 9:15 AM To: Town Manager Subject: Legal Notice In reference to the stop regulations on County Rd. at Lothrop Rd. - given the number of speeding cars and trucks that race down County Rd. and the number of children and pets in the neighborhood, a stop might be a good idea. Unfortunately, it would be very difficult to regulate. Be that as it may, the stop is a good idea that might help. Barbara Stewart 52 County Rd. 11/13/2006 Page 1 of 1 Hechenblefter, Peter From: WISYA@aol.com Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 10:36 AM To: Town Manager Cc: W1SYA@aol.com Subject: Stop Regulations at County/Lothrop road 11-10-06 Sir I would agree that stop signs at this intersection would help prevent accidents. Also 100 yards West on Lothrop is Jere Rd. It is a circle with four houses, one being mine #12. Often cars enter the circle looking for a thru way to Rt. 93. The circle is use by children for play. I would like a NO THRU WAY sign at the entrance so cars would not enter at random. Thankyou in advance Redmond Sheets 12 Jere Rd Reading Ma 944-8689 11/13/2006 0 Page 1 of 1 Hechenblefter, Peter From: ffull@att.net Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 10:42 AM To: Town Manager Subject: town meeting Nov 14, 2006 We are very much in favor of stop signs at the intersections of Lothrop Road with County Road and with Howard Street and Westcroft. People unfamiliar with the area have expressed surprise that there are no stop signs as traavelers on county road seldom slow down at these intersections - Frank & Sheila Fuller, 5 Jere Road, Reading. 11/13/2006 ly 5.2.11 - Parking of Trailers No person shall park or stand any trailer on any part of any street, way, highway, road, or parkway under the control of the town, unless such trailer is attached to a motor vehicle capable of towing it. For purposes of this by-law, "Trailer" refers to the term "trailer" as defined by M.G.L. Chapter 90, §1. Trailers parked in violation of this bylaw are subject to fine and tow. The "speedboard" and other such equipment associated with municipal operations are exempt from this by-law. Short term exceptions to this section may be permitted by the Chief of Police or his designee so long as public safety is not compromised. For reference only/not a part of the article: M.G.L c.90, §1 - "Trailer", any vehicle or object on wheels and having.no motive power of its own, but which is drawn by, or used in combination with, a motor vehicle. It shall not include a pole dolly or pole dickey, so called, nor a pair of. wheels commonly used as an implement for other purposes than transportation, nor a portable, collapsible or separate two wheel tow dolly limited only to the purpose of transporting or towing a registered vehicle, nor farm machinery or implements when used in connection with the operation of a farm or estate, nor any vehicle when towed behind a farm tractor and used in connection with the operation of a farm or estate. ~S CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-6616 Fax (781) 942-9071 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 AGENDA Reading Conservation Commission Meeting Selectmen's Meeting Room, 8:30 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:30 Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Applicability, Atlantic Tambone, 80-100 Main Street and 370 South Street, RGB 2006-42, wetlands identification 8:40 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Walter Marshall, 88 Timberneck Drive, RGB 2006- 43, addition to house 8:50 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, James Ghirardi, 1050 Main Street, RGB 2006-44, retaining wall, fill, landscaping 9:00 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Robert Scarano, end of Fairchild Drive, DEP 270- 475, RGB 2006-13, new single-family house and site work (NOTE: This hearing will be postponed to November 29, 2006.) 9:00 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Aaron Amara, Tyree Corp., 306 Main Street, RGB 2006-41, fuel tank removal 9:10 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Motiva Enterprises LLC, Shell Station, 87 Walkers Brook Drive, DEP 270-479, RGB 2006-25, canopy over pump island, fencing, removal of contaminated sediments Old/New Business: • 25 Walkers Brook Drive, DEP 270-470; RGB 2005=51- Pre-construction submittals for approval • Maplewood Village, DEP 270-402, RGB 2003-28 and DEP 270-423, RGB 2004-13- As-built plans and request for Certificates of Compliance • Reading Memorial High School, DEP 270-416, RGB 2003-51 - Status of work ® 37 Pinevale Avenue, RGB 2005-35 - Status of work • MassHighway Bridge, Main Street at Ipswich River • Wood End School, DEP 270-241, RGB 2000-8 - As-built plans and request for Certificate of Compliance • 315 Salem Street, DEP 270-449, RGB 2005-17 - Issue Certificate of Compliance • 12 Timberneck Drive, DEP 270-317, RGB 1999-13 - Issue Certificate of Compliance • 13 Harvest Road, DEP 270-457, RGB 2005-24 - Status of work • 36 Pitman Drive, DEP 270-385, RGB 2002-36 - Status of work • 22 Pondview Lane, DEP 270-467, RGB 2005-46 - As-built plan and status of work • Site Visit Reports - 212 Main Street • Minor Projects • Minutes for approval 0 other... (This agenda is prepared in advance and may not list all items for the meeting.) Notes to Commission. November 13. 2006 NO SITE VISITS ! VIDEO -Please keep passing the videotape from Mona DeAngelo for 14 Strawberry Hill Road among yourselves. Then, will the last person please return it to me. Thanks! Boy Scout Dana Hanson will continue work in Higgins Conservation Area on November 18 and 19 - bridge construction. HEARINGS 80-100 Main Street, 370 South Street 88 Timberneck Drive - 1050 Main Street - Fairchild Drive - Postponed to November 29, 2006. 306 Main Street - Shell Station, 87 Walkers Brook Drive OLD/NEW BUSINESS 0 25 Walkers Brook Drive - Will meet with contractor this week re: pre-construction submittals. Maplewood Village - Sent letter requesting additional information on as-built plans. 0 RMHS - See letter sent by email on 11/9. 0 37 Pinevale Avenue - Engineering send letter ordering removal of pavement unless owner gets permission from BOS to leave it. 0 MassHighway Bridge - Hearing is at 7:00, North Reading Town Hall on North Street. Plans will be on view beginning at 6:30 PM. 0 Wood End School - Need to review as-built plans. ' 0 315 Salem Street - You voted to issue Certificate of Compliance last time. I will bring the form. 0 12 Timberneck Drive - Ditto. 0 13 Harvest Road - Will inspect on 11/14. 0 36 Pitman Drive - Have spoken to owners. They did not pave a new driveway, but rather have or will plant grass in the area. They are working on obtaining and planting trees to replace the pines that were cut down. 0 22 Pondview Lane - Need to review revised as-built plan and check runoff from pavers during a rain storm. 0 212 Main - Hope to go by and see that they have put up an erosion barrier. 0 1 own BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING SN-IN SHEET FOR TH 0 p DATE: ADDRESS. ai NAME (Please print) A/) 13u) A-40 G /f q S4-- r 9 J .3 7 CLA a S )\A SCE 3s/ e3, 74 C 'OL 1-7 1 j GO u kv r......, ar G SELEC ETII~t SISEET FOR THE BOARD OF 1 ; .I N-IN 1, DATE:. AppgESS . NAME r-- L/ AU6d" 54 ~r ` E (p' eats riot frA~ `3