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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-14 Board of Selectmen Packet~N OFRFg0 HEADQUARTERS ) READING FIRE DEPARTMENT a Reading Massachusetts 01867 0,639: INCORQ~~P~ GREGORY J. BURNS, Chief 757 Main Street BUS. Phone: 781-942-9181 STA. Phone: 781-944-3132 Fax: 781-942-9114 TO: Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager FROM: Chief Gregory J. Burns DATE: November 6, 2006 RE: Firefighter David Gentile Completes Paramedic Training Program I am pleased to announce the Reading Fire Department's first Firefighter to complete the paramedic training program and become a certified paramedic is Firefighter David Gentile. David is a 12 year veteran of the Department. He requested to attend this rigorous training program to enhance his personal skills, provide an increased level of treatment to the sick and injured, and be an integral part of our new paramedic program. In August of 2005, Firefighter David Gentile began his training at Massachusetts Bay Community College Paramedic Program. This paramedic training program is an intensive year long process that requires considerable classroom time, a clinical rotation at a local hospital and an 80 hour field internship. David has received intensive instruction in cardiology, pharmacology, shock management, advanced airway support, respiratory emergencies, medical emergencies, trauma, burn care, orthopedic injuries, triage, pediatrics, neonatology, psychiatric, geriatric, and obstetric emergencies. At the conclusion of the academic process, David passed a Statewide examination and became a Licensed Paramedic. However, prior to practicing in our EMS Region he was required to pass an additional examination with our Medical Director, Dr. DeFazio from Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Currently Firefighter Gentile is completing an in house paramedic training and orientation process. The paramedic training program is a long and grueling process that requires considerable time and effort to complete. The enhancement of David's skills will benefit the Town of Reading significantly in the years to come. 3e~c . We're Your Friends for Life 1"o,tfie'Iri:h,abitarits. of the Town Of Reading:. Notice is hereby given that a . public hearing will be held in accordance, with the.-. Massachusetts,General: Laws, C.hapter.369 Q.fahe Acta of 1982 on,the- issue'of.:determining Ya.. l .resideritial,'factor in assessing. the percentage of tax. burderi;:to, be.,borrie by each class of prop legy for Fiscal Year 2007. The '.hearing will .be; , .held. on Tuesday,'. November 14, 2006 at 8:00 p.r . in the Selectmen's: Meeting Room, f 6 Lowell Street; Reading, MA, Oral or-.:written information by.: interested parties will be- r.:eceiyed by the Selectmen at .the hearing. The-.five classes of. property. `involved , are' res.10en tial; open space, comma rcia% industrial and personal. property: By Qrder.of Peter i. Hechenbieikner Town Manager . 1,0/3;:111/7' E:.04~"-NOTICE FY2007 CLASSIFICATION HEARING -NOVEMBER 14, 2006: LEGAL SUMMARY - SUMMARY OF G.L. CHAPTER 40, SECTION 56 AND G.L. CHAPTER 59, SECTION 5C AS IT APPLIES TO TOWNS AND G.L. CHAPTER 59, SECTION 51: The Commissioner of Revenue shall certify as to whether the Board of Assessors is assessing property at full and fair cash value. The Selectmen must annually conduct a public hearing on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the four classes of real property and personal property. In determining these percentages, the Selectmen must first adopt a residential factor. The residential factor adopted must be an amount not less than the minimum residential factor calculated by the Commissioner. A residential factor of "1" will result in the taxation of all property at the same tax rate. A residential factor of less than "1" will result in residential property owners being taxed at a proportionately lower share of the tax levy (lower tax rate). When adopting the residential factor, the Selectmen may select a percentage for class two (open space) that may not be less than 75% of its full and fair cash value percentage (see page 4). The residential class alone absorbs the discount. The Assessors currently do not classify any parcels as open space. The third issue is the residential exemption (see page 5). The Selectmen may vote an exemption of no more than 20% of the average assessed value of all class one, residential parcels, which are the principal residences of the property taxpayer. This exemption has the effect of shifting taxes from lower value owner-occupied homes and condominiums to higher value homes since the shift in taxes is within class one. The fourth issue is. that of the small commercial exemption (see page 7). The Selectmen may vote up to a 10% exemption of value on those commercial properties that had an average annual employment of 10 or fewer employees, as determined by the Department of Employment and Training, and a value of less than $1,000,000. This exemption applies to 33 of the 252 commercial properties, and has the effect of increasing the taxes for those commercial properties valued $1,000,000 or over. The classes of properties are: Class One Residential Class Two Open Space Class Three Commercial Class Four Industrial Class Five Personal Property ~ a~ 1. RESIDENTIAL FACTOR The Board of Selectman is required to adopt a residential factor, which means that it assigns a percentage to residential property determining how the tax levy is divided among property classes. The Town of Reading has historically adopted a residential factor of "1", which results in all classes of property being taxed at the same rate. (a) Over.90 % of the properties in Reading are residential (b) Lowering the residential tax rate would result in greatly increasing the commercial tax rate. At a maximum shift of 150%, the median commercial/industrial value of $454,350 would pay approximately $2,739.74 in additional taxes, while the median residential single family property valued at $424,300 would save $199.42. (c) Neighboring communities who tax at different rates generally have a greater proportion of commercial and industrial property than does Reading. (d) In adopting a residential factor of 1; (i.e. not splitting the tax rate), the following list shows that the commercial, industrial and personal property tax rate in Reading for FY2006 is one of the lowest among surrounding/similar communities. COMMUNITY RESDL COMM RESDNTL COMM COMM RATE RATE VALUE VALUE BURLINGTON 9.00 27.40 3,006,687,085 1,273,069,910 29.75% WILMINGTON 9.71 24.86 2,705,923,005 775,065,265 22.26% LEXINGTON 11.11 21.94 6,823,275,250 862,993,280 11.23% WOBURN 8.70 21.50 4,023,696,707 1,564,298,293 27.99% WAKEFIELD 9.29 20.55 3,256,720,099 510,421,980 13.55% SAUGUS 8.32 19.66 3,219,597,576 701,061,487 17.88% ANDOVER 11.40 17.95 5,505,185,901 1,300,358,371 19.11% NEEDHAM 8.80 17.14 6,200,927,493 840,942,708 11.94% STONEHAM 9.67 16.68 2,842,213,244 340,057,271 10.686/o NO. ANDOVER 11.14 13.47 3,743,701,112 497,072,918 11.72% **READING** 12.08 12.08 3,375,391,500 257,329,080 7408% LYNNFIELD 9.96 11.37 2,176,373,505 165,389,187 7.06% NO READING 10.65 10.65 2,246,723,168 285,168,628 11.26% 2. 2 (CLASSIFICATION SHIFTS 20.00 18.00 7 16.00 j 14.00 12 00 . r 10 00 r . 8.00 41 t i r 6.00 k f 4.00 s # 2.00 _ i RESIDENTIAL 0.00 100 110 120 130 140 150 Classification Shift FY2007 19 RESIDENTIAL O COMMERCIAL SHIFT 100 110 120 130 140 150 RES RATE 12.07 11.98 .11.88 11.79 11.69 11.60 CII' RATE 12.07 13.28 14.48 15.69 16.90 18.10 For every 10% increase in taxes. of the commercial/industrial and personal property classes, the residential property owners saves approximately .75% The maximum increase of 150% would save the residential taxpayer 3.89%. 3 2. OPEN SPACE DISCOUNT The Board of Selectmen is required to vote on whether to tax open space at a discount even though the Town of Reading does not classify any property as open space. This adoption is a vote to exempt up to 25% of the value of land that is defined as open space. Open space is land which is not otherwise classified and which is not taxed under Chapter, 61, 61A or 61B and land which is not held for production of income but is maintained in an open and natural condition and which contributes significantly to the benefit and enjoyment of the public. The Assessors further refine this broad definition to stipulate open space as privately owned parcels which are over an acre and are not buildable. The savings derived by granting this exemption is borne by the residential taxpayers. Historically, the Board of Selectmen has not granted an open space discount. (a) The Assessors have not classified any property as open space since 1991 since there were too few parcels that could be classified as such. (b) If the Assessors classified property as open space, only approximately 37 properties would qualify. These properties have an average assessment of $35,973, which already reflects the fact that they are unbuildable. (c) Owners of larger parcels can potentially place their property into chapter 61, 61A or 61 B. These owners would receive the benefit of a reduced tax and the Town would receive rollback taxes if it is sold for a use other than prescribed by that chapter. (d) If the Assessors did classify land as open space, and the exemption was granted, the exempted amount would be borne by the residential class of taxpayers. (e) For FY2006, there- was one community that adopted this exemption, Bedford. 4. 4 aS 3. RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION The Board of Selectmen votes whether to grant an exemption of up to 20% of the average assessed value of all class one property. This exemption is applied to those properties that are the principle residence of the property owner, primarily those properties that are owner occupied. The residential exemption was designed for communities with a high proportion of rental dwellings or for resort areas with many seasonal residents. 'Historically, the Board of Selectmen has not granted a residential exemption. (a) Reading is overwhelmingly owner occupied with approximately 94% of the residential properties being non-rental units. (b) For FY2006, there were 11 communities that adopted this exemption. These communities have a much higher percentage of either seasonal or non-owner occupied properties than Reading. (c) Adoption of this exemption would result in a tax savings for lower valued property owners, but would add that tax burden to higher valued property owners. 5. ~;a RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTIONI 1500 i s 1000 500- c o c~ 0 c~ ~ -500 -1000 - -1500 I I I i I i i I I I I I I i I i i A 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Assessed Value in Thousands ®5% EXEMPT 010% EXEMPT ® 20% EXEMPT WITH AN ESTIMATED 94% OF READING'S RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS BEING ELIGIBLE FOR THIS EXEMPTION, THE EFFECTS WOULD BE A SHIFT IN THE TAX AMOUNT PAID BY LOWER VALUED PROPERTY OWNERS TO THAT OF HIGHER VALUED PROPERTY OWNERS. AT A 20% EXEMPTION, PROPERTY OWNERS VALUED AT $100,000 WOULD SAVE $1015.58 IN TAXES, WHILE PROPERTY OWNERS VALUED AT $1,000,000 WOULD PAY AN ADDITIONAL $1369.42 IN ADDITIONAL TAXES. 6 r , a 4. THE COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION: The Board of Selectmen may vote up to a 10% exemption. for commercial property owners having an average annual employment of 10 or fewer employees and an assessed value of less than $1,000,000. The savings granted by this exemption are absorbed by ineligible commercial property owners and owners of industrial properties. ***Historically, the Board of Selectmen has not granted a commercial exemption. (a) The adoption of a commercial exemption would increase the taxes on commercial properties valued over $1,000,000. (b) Increase the taxes of industrial property owners, as they are ineligible for this exemption. (c) There were seven communities adopting this exemption for FY2006, Avon, Barnstable, Bellingham, Braintree, Westford, Somerset, and Wrentham. Each community has a significant commercial development that the community wanted to tax to the fullest extent possible. (d) All of the tenants in a multi-tenant.building would need to qualify for this exemption. This would render many of the multi-tenant commercial buildings in Reading ineligible. a~ (COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION 300 - 200 - i _ (55%. 10C-VELIGIBLE 0 KEMPTION ~ ®S%EXEMPTION 100 - q 13 10% EXEMPTION E t MINELIGIBLE H 200 OINELIGIBLE ' -30C - _ t -400 - , -500 . . . . i 100000 150000 200000 300000 400000 1000000 5000000 ASSESSED VALUE The commercial exemption would have the effect of shifting property taxes of lower valued commercial properties to that of higher valued commercial property owners. This exemption would also increase the faxes paid by industrial property owners as they are ineligible for this exemption. 1111412006 I - 2. l The Res*denta' Factor Tota va ue of the town $3,78511-59,436.,, Total evy amount $45,6$6°874tax rate. /VaueX1,000=$12.07 Levy ie ds: Dividing the town va' ue into c' asst orY 93% Residentia va ue 3,509,857,100 peen space 236,516,816 °r 6~~ _ 700 ommercia 73,300 or •5% C 21 0 no ustria ' Persona propertv 17,71 2,220 or .5% ive y considering c.assification with aan be When s that c ~ ower C P tax base, the saving rea ized by residentia taxpayers is `oW. i i Ct,-p`SSt'FtGA~Q 2.0 00 1$_00 16.00 14.00 ~ 12-oa , 1 a'aa ~ $.a0 6.00 4.00 2.00 0,00 n~ a t ~ ~ 12 j1 a gifiCa s 100 Dia ~vzoo7 100 7 N-(1 to E fesp ~ G~MM~sC1A4 130 140 110 12w . ,e 11.69 'RES ATE 12.07 eS;- _..TF 12.07 J 150 11.60 11.98 11.88 11.1 0 15,10 14 48 15.69 13,40 16'9 CLASSIFICATION SHIFTS1 20.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 a) 12.00 10.00 8 00 . 6.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 100 -1-:,,-,, f.. s n~ i Ct. e 120 130 140 Classification Shift 150 W Q U) W rr RESIDENTIAL ❑ COMMERCIAL The maximum allowed increase of 50% to the P CLASSIFICATION SHIFTS1 20.00 18.00 16.00 I 14.00 a) 12.00 10.00 a 8.00 r~ 6 00 . 4.00 y t z J ~ 2.00 a? . 0.00 ' 100 110 120 r s 130 140 Classification Shift ~1 ;ti Y Yn: . 150 W 0 W rr RESIDENTIAL ❑ COMMERCIAL At the maximum of 150%, the median va ued commercial taxpayer at $454,350 would pay an additiona $2,739.74 in tax while the median valued P..-single fam[y taxpayer at 424,300 would save $199.42 Community. parce,s 21227 L:Inco.n $822 Me.rose -7 R11 COM% slot Shift 3.4% Y 1.25 5.0% Y 1.715 5.1 % N 1.0 Be-MOnt 7,568 5.1 % Y Winchester 5275 5.4% y Winthrop 8,213 6.6% Reading 4,21 4 7.40/o Y LYnntie d 7,472 11.2.E Y Stoneham 51521 1j.7% Reading 11,042 12.2 % Y Lexington 91893 12.4% Y ~ Needham 9 337 12.50/- 1 Y p N. Andover max Shift 1.5 1.795 1.5 1.5 1.08` 1.5 1.0 1.5 1.13` 1.5 1.601 1.627 1.0 1.5 1.90 1.78 1.8245 1.75 1.18 1.50 community Wakefie-d Saugus Watertown Andover N. Att.eborO Wi m;ngton Woburn Parce s 8,656 g,958 g,446 11,052 com% 14.8% 18.6% 18.8% 20.8% Spit Y Y Y Y 9,848 20.9% 8,108 22.5 12,119 28.7% fa r.A9-7% Y Y Y Y Shift Max Shift 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.75 1.8088 1.42` 1.75 1.05 1.50 1.90 1.90 1.75 1.7920 1.893 1.90 Bur, ington I G° mmunities that have c assified the ax * ndicates co the first time in FY2005 or FY2006 rate for 100 communities c assified the tax rate g n FY2000, communities c assified the tax rate. _ n FY20061 110 Of the 47 communities within the route 128 circumference, 36 or 77% had a sp it tax rate for FY2006, C Discount en space we of The O5% of the va~u 2 • exempts open defin ,ace ' Sified and o . This ad°pt~on as en and natural R ed a vi e'~ise c 1as land that ~S not o ' an op_ tl to the fy iS \a" d ~ne Spare ainka~n open Which is m conkribUte this dition Which ent of the P6bV'G" fine ion and enI °y,~' fiu~her re wh~~h are benefit anhe ld pacels e Board ol Asqess0 a~ y be• e'~y h to be POte unbuilda ~ assifiedp dellnitlon ire and haare any Pe t oo Cl over a ve n°~ there Wer~~. -the Ass s aye s~nce_ ed ' as °p arcels that qua few p g Approximate y 37 parce s wou d qua ify as open space, having an average assessment of $35,973, which ref ects the fact that they are unbui dab-e. Owners of arger parce s can potentia- y pace their property in one of the chapters to receive advantageous taxing. Any exemption granted to open space is raised by the residentia taxpayers. n FY2006 one community, Bedford, adopted this exemption. Q s .one r,"" ~fthe 31, of up to 200,0 tia~ exemption o~ all resider ofi the -Th;s is an value -residence ~erage asseSSare the prin~~'Pa a Which ~ \03folpettl erg °Wner. 13 communities tha pr FY2~06there Were ~Ut of much In exem'Ption. this ere Were a ore urban adopted either t\ m pities, easona~ renters or a NW tal ~Ommutw e ~f s her ten s resider gercentag com'ma mush h~9 ading Lion. Setting With 94% of Pveeyem9 aced that Ualify tot this It is es~ C d q taxpaye Wou ' RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION 1500 1000 500 O -500 -1 000 - 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Assessed Value in Thousands 5% EXEMPT p 10% EXEMPT 20% EXEMPT Adoption-of this exemption when there is such a high percentage of owner occupancy wou d resu t in tax savings for lower va ued taxpayers and increases for higher va ues taxpayers. RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION 1500---' 1000- 500- 0 F} -500 - -1000- -1500--,. . 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Assessed Value in Thousands 1(7- 1000 5% EXEMPT o 10% EXEMPT 20% EXEMPT At a 20% exemption, property owners va ued at $100,000 wou'd save $1,015.58 in taxes, whi e property owners va ued at $1,000,000 wou d pay an increase of $1,369.42 in taxes. "he Se ectmen may vuLc uN % - - owners exemption for commercia property exemp era e annua emp °yment that had an are p ogees and an of 10 or ieva ue ess than 1,000,000 assessed ty ease the tax of industri& Proper er~~a ncr o wners and those owning r000,000, as both properties values ove tion. are ine. igib- e for this exemp A of the tenants in. a mu ti tenant bui ding wou'd need to have no more than the 10 emp oyees, which woud render many of the mu ti tenant. property owners in&'igib e. 7 communities adopted this exemption for FY2006, Avon, Barnstab~e, Be Ingham, Braintree, Westford, Somerset and Wrentham. Each of these communities has a significant commercia deve opment that the community wanted to tax to the fu est extent possib e. FL: here are 33 commercia properties in Reading that wou d be e igib: e for this Q~ exemption. COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION 300 1 200 100 - v - INELIGIBLE o MP -100` 200- -300- -400 / -500 100000 150000 200000 300000 400000 1000000 5000000 ASSESSED VALUE M 5% EXEMPTION 0 10% EXEMPTION ® INELIGIBLE D INELIGIBLE The commercia exemption wou d have the effect of shifting property taxes of ower va' ued rty owners to that of higher ,5-- commercia prope* ~:4 va ued commercia property owners. OF R~gO'~Y 40 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street. 639°INco Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams To: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Agenda 11-14-06 MEMO TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 4b) When the Board of Selectmen implemented the parking regulations for downtown last spring, the Board of Selectmen decided to have a follow-up meeting in six months to see how the process is and set the November 14 meeting for the follow-up. It has taken longer than hoped to get all of the signs installed, and to do the Lottery for the employee/merchant parking. The comments/concerns that I have heard are: • Loss of commuter parking - it's my perception that people have found other locations to park, although they may not have been the "preferred" spaces that they previously used. • Parking spilling over to areas that have been regulated but not utilized for conunuter parking - such as Washington Street. • Concern from one resident about change in parking regulation to "no parking" on the east side of Wenda. • Parking regulations on High Street. 4c) As part of the downtown parking regulations, the Board extended no parking regulations on High Street from Vine to Middlesex, on both sides of the street. While most people agree that parking should not be permitted - the street is too narrow, some residents on the west (RR) side do park on the grass strip that is the public Right of Way, and initially got tickets. I asked the Board to suspend the regulations while we sorted the issue out on a staff level. I would suggest that the no parking be continued on both sides of the street, and that curb and sidewalk on the west (RR) side be established as a priority. All of the properties that front on High Street have adequate off street parking. 4d) As part of the changes in downtown parking regulations, commuters cars are now parking .on Washington between Woburn and Prescott that didn't park there before. They are parking on both sides of the street primarily at the Woburn Street end, and the ' street is too narrow to allow that. The suggestion, with discussion with residents, is to prohibit parking from 6:30 am to 10 am M-F on the easterly side, the same as on Arlington Street. 4e) Staff recommends a stop sign on County at Lothrop/Wescroft. While county could be considered to the "through street" most folks use county to Wescroft and vice versa. qb POLONSKI TREE SERVICE t0.34 THE TREE CARE COMPANY Reading November 03, 2006 &1: some. dowlitown ~atkt~~ on, rs. ten Gies: 2 Parking on Chapin Av I was not able to attend t week. While the new parking rc a couple of employee all beginning of Chapin Avf How did the south side on the..beg~niiing o Chan Avenue (sidewalk?) become exclusive parking for Reading thronicle employees only? Did I miss something at the parking hearing? Where do we apply to get special parking privileges? We park there on occasion and are receiving notices on our cars advising us that this area is exclusive parking for Reading Chronicle employees? Please advise Truly Yo 11 Lenny Polohski 14 Chapin Avenue 0 Reading, MA 01867 0 Phone: 781-944-2103 - Fax: 781-942-4675 qb2- OFF? , YY .y Town of Reading..* o0 16 Lowell Street. rs39.1RC Reading; MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 To: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Agenda 11-14-06 MEMO 4b) When the Board of Selectmen implemented the parking regulations for downtown last spring, the Board of Selectmen decided to have a follow-up meeting in six months to see how the process is and set the November 14 meeting for the follow-up. It has taken longer than hoped to get all of the signs. installed, and to do the Lottery for the employee/merchant parking. ' The comments/concerns that I have heard are: • Loss of commuter parking - it's my perception that people have found other locations to park, although they may not have been the "preferred" spaces that they previously used. • Parking spilling over to areas that have been regulated but not utilized for commuter parking - such as Washington Street. • Concern from one resident about change in parking regulation to "no parking" on the east side of Wenda. • Parking regulations on High. Street. r4c) As part of the downtown parking regulations, the Board extended no parking regulations on High Street from Vine to Middlesex, on both sides of the street. While most people agree that parking should not be permitted - the street is too narrow, some residents on the west (RR) side do park on the grass strip that is the public Right of Way, and initially got tickets. I asked the Board to suspend the regulations while we sorted the issue out on a staff level. I would suggest that the no parking be continued on both sides of the street, and that curb. and sidewalk on the west (RR) side be established as a priority. All of the properties that front on High Street have adequate off street parking. 4d) As part of the changes in downtown parking regulations, commuters cars are now parking on Washington between Woburn and Prescott that didn't park there before. They are parking on. both sides of the street primarily at the Woburn Street end, and the'street is too narrow to allow that. The suggestion, with discussion with -residents, is to prohibit parking from 6:30 am to 10 am M-F on the easterly side, the same as on Arlington Street. 4e) Staff recommends a stop sign on County at Lothrop/Wescroft. While county could be considered to the "through street" most folks use county to Wescroft and vice versa. yL TOWN OF READING Ordered: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading, are hereby amended by adding to Article 5, Section 5.3 the following regulation (s). "PARKING PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS No Parking Any time" STREET LOCATION High Street On the easterly side from Vine Street to Middlesex Avenue DATE OF PASSAGE SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES TOWN CLERK OF READING TOWN CORPORATE SEAL lk~ LEGAL NOTICE . TOWN OF .READING To .the Inhabitants of tlae Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of.Selectmen of the Town of Reading. Vill hold the'. folio' in,g public hearings on Tuesday, November 14,'2,006 -in the Selectmen's Meeting Room,. 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: Parking jeguass Washington. Seet between Prescott and Woburn Streets - 930 q.m. :Amepdin:g... Traffic -Regulations Stop Regulations on County Road at Loth rorp • Road ,r 9:45 p`n Amending Traffic Regulations. Prohibitinig Parking. of` Trailers witholut mode of. transport attached 10:00 pert. All interested parties may appear in. `person, may submit. their comments in writing,.- or may email comments to to>n manaaerGci.readina.ma.us. " . 8y order of Peter 1. Hechehbleikiier. Town Manager' 11/7 qd,* y ow f Reading.. 1 0 Lowell Streefi. 6`~srlNCOReading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 To: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Agenda 11-14-06 MEMO 4b) When the Board of Selectmen implemented the .parking regulations for downtown last spring, the Board of Selectmen decided to have a follow-up meeting in six months to see how the process is and set the November 14 meeting for the follow-up. It has taken longer than hoped to get all of the signs installed, and 'to do the Lottery for the employee/merchant parking. 'The comments/concerns that I have heard are: • Loss of commuter parking - it's my perception that people have found other locations to park, although they may not have been the "preferred" spaces that they previously used. • Parking spilling over to areas that have been regulated but not utilized for commuter parking - such as Washington Street. • Concern from one resident about change in parking regulation to "no parking" on the east side of Wenda. e Parking regulations on High Street. 4c) As part of the downtown parking regulations, the Board extended no parking regulations on High Street from Vine to Middlesex, on both sides of the street. While most people agree that parking should not be permitted - the street is too narrow, some residents on the west (RR) side do park on the grass strip that is the public Right of Way, and initially got tickets. I asked the Board to suspend the regulations while we sorted the issue out on a staff level. I would suggest that the no parking be continued on both sides of the street, and that curb, and sidewalk on the west (RR) side be established as a priority. All of the properties that front on High Street have adequate off street parking. 4d) As part of the changes in downtown parking regulations, commuters cars are now parking on Washington between Woburn and Prescott that didn't park there before. They are parking on. both sides of the street primarily at the Woburn Street end, and the'street is too narrow to allow that. The suggestion, with discussion with. residents,, is to prohibit parking from 6:30 am to 10 am M-F on the easterly side, the same as on Arlington Street. 4e) Staff recommends a stop sign on County at Lothrop/Wescroft. While county could be considered to the "through street" most folks use county to Wescroft and vice versa. vd TOWN OF READING Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading, are hereby amended by adding to Article 5, Section 5.4.4 the following regulation (s). "PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREET 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Monday through Friday)" STREET LOCATION Washington Street On the westerly side from Woburn Street to Prescott Street DATE OF PASSAGE SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES TOWN CLERK OF READING TOWN CORPORATE SEAL qj to,-- TOWN OF READING Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading; are hereby amended by adding to Article 5, Section 5.4.4 the following regulation (s). 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DORIGATTI ANNA M LINDSAY R MANCUSO 5 WASHINGTON ST APT #D9 5 WASHINGTON ST #D-8 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460630000000480 2460630000000490 KATONG, AGACHAI MASS BAY TRANS AUTHORITY 115 FORTHE L AVE 500 ARBORWAY LOWELL, MA 01853 BOSTON, MA 02130 2460410000000160 MUNDY JOHN J JR TRUSTEE 46 INTERVALE TERRACE 75 RIVERSIDE DR READING, MA 01867 S AVERY0516001 246062A000004040 CASTALDINI PETER TRUSTEE CASTALDINI FAMILY TRUST 5 WASHINGTON ST #D-4 READING, MA 01867 246062A000004070 WARD KAREN 5 WASHINGTON ST D-7 READING, MA 01867 246062A000004100 CALABRO JANET A 5 WASHINGTON ST APT #D10 READING, MA 01867 Etiquettes faciles a peter A Consultez la feuille Utilisez le aaharit AVERY@ 51600 Sens de chargement d'instruction V" www.avery.com 1-800-GO-AVERY LEGAL .NOTICE TOWN OF READING . To .the Inhabitants of. the Town of Reading: Please take' notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Tbvi n' ' .of Reading. wv'ill hold the follouv- ing public hearings on Tuesday, November 14,'2.006 -in the. Selectmen's. Meeting Room,. 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: Parking Regulations. _ Washington Street between Prescott and Woburn Streets 9:30 p.m. Amendin.g::, -Traffic C-Regulation s - Stop Reg ulations nty Road at Lothrop - 9:46:0r i Amending Traffic Regulations. Prohibitirig Parking of Trailers withatat mode of transport attached 10:00 pert. All interested parties may appear in `person, may submit. their comments in writing,. or may emall comments to town. rnanaaerC ci.readina.mams..y 8y order of Peter 1. Hechenbleiktfer. Town Manager' i. 11/7 4 OF R,~' , y Town Readen g 0 16 Lowell Street. : 6397 1N ` = CORQ~~ Reading., MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@cl.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 To: Board of Selectmen MEMO From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Agenda 11-14-06 4b) When the Board of Selectmen implemented the parking regulations for downtown last spring, the Board of Selectmen decided to have a follow-up meeting in six months to see how the process is and set the November 14 meeting for the follow-up. It has taken longer than hoped to get all of the signs installed, and to do the Lottery for the employee/merchant parking., The comments/concerns that I have heard are: • Loss of commuter parking - it's my perception that people have found other locations to park, although they may not have been the "preferred" spaces that they previously used. • Parking spilling over to areas that have been regulated but not utilized for commuter parking - such as Washington Street. • Concern from one resident about change in parking regulation to "no parking" on the east side of Wenda. • Parking regulations on High Street. 4c) As part of the downtown parking regulations, the Board extended no parking regulations on High Street from Vine to Middlesex, on both sides of the street. While most people agree that parking should not be permitted - the street is too narrow, some residents on the west (RR) side do park on the grass strip that is the public Right of Way, and initially got tickets. I asked the Board to suspend the regulations while we sorted the issue out on a staff level. I would suggest that the no parking be continued on both sides of the street, and that curb. and sidewalk on the west (RR) side be established as a priority. All of the properties that front on High Street have adequate off street parking. 4d) As part of the changes in downtown parking regulations, commuters cars are now parking on Washington between Woburn and Prescott that didn't park there before. They are parking on. both sides of the street primarily at the Woburn Street end, and the * street is too narrow to allow that. The suggestion, with discussion with residents, is to prohibit parking from 6:30 am to 10 am M-F on the easterly side, the same as on Arlington Street: 4e) Staff recommends a stop sign on County at Lothrop/Wescroft. While county could be considered to the "through street" most folks use county to Wescroft and vice versa. y(?~, Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Halloran, Michelle Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:10 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Cormier, Jim; Reilly, Chris; McIntire, Ted; Zambouras, George Subject: RE: Stop - County at Lothrop I had done paper work back in July based on the PTTTF meeting that month which stated: County Road At Lothrop Road-Eastbound drivers County Road At Westcroft Road-Westbound drivers I will make any changes you all decide, but that's what I had written down from our past discussions. -Michelle #64 From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:09 AM To: Halloran, Michelle; Jim Cormier; Peter Hechenbleikner; Reilly, Chris; Ted McIntire; Zambouras, George Subject: Stop - County at Lothrop Which intersection of County and Lothrop are we stopping? At Lothrop/Wescroft, or Lothrop/Howard? Pete q e., ~ Q' 11 /9/2006 TOWN OF READING In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 89, Section 9, of the Massachusetts General Laws, the following street (s) are designated as stop streets at the intersection (s). Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading, are hereby amended as follows: By adding to Article 6, Section 6.12, the following: STREET LOCATION REGULATION County Road At Lothrop Road-Eastbound drivers County Road At Westcroft•Road-Westbound drivers DATE OF PASSAGE SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES TOWN CLERK OF READING TOWN CORPORATE SEAL c-Sl TOWN OF READING STREET STOPPED COUNTY ROAD COUNTY ROAD MULTIWAY STOP SIGNS DIRECTION OF TRAVEL EASTBOUND DRIVERS WESTBOUND DRIVERS AT INTERESCETION OF LOTHROP ROAD WESTCROFT ROAD This is to certify that the installation of stop signs at the intersection (s) listed above meets at least one of the following warrants as set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices of the Department of Public Works, Commonwealth of Massachusetts : (check applicable warrant (s) ) 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, multiway stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation. 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents of a type susceptible of correction by multiway stop installation in a 12-month period. Such accidents include right and left turn collisions as well as right angle collisions. 3. Minimum traffic volumes: a. The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and b. The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but c. When the 85-percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. DATED ATTEST CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1; Q"3 READING NEIGHBORHOOD MAP Legend Town Town Boundary '7 - Railroad Roads 'Bridge I I Paved Unpaved Parcels Buildings 71 Sidewalks RLJ Driveway Retaining Wall ooooo Wall °„X-U° Path Trail Fence . ® ® Hedge C,~13 Trees Streams r> Open water Wetlands Map by: Town of Reading Map date: Parcels valid 1/1/06. Roads, buildings, sidewalks, drives, trails, etc from aerial photos taken spring 1998. 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To the Inhabitants of. ttae Town :of Reading: Please take' notice that the ;;Board of.Selectmen of the Tobin `.of Reading. will hold the follow= ing public hearings on Tuesday, November 14,'200 6 in the Selectmen's: Meeting Room,. 16 Lowell Street, Reading,. Massachusetts: Parking Regulations:. - Washington Street between Prescott and Woburn Streets 9:30 p.m. • Amending:.... Traffic' Regulations Stop Regulations on County Road at 'Lothrop Road .r 9:45 pglm. Amending Traffic 11 Regulations. Prohibiting Parking of` Trailers without \ mode of. transport attached 10:00 pln. All interested parties may appear in `person, may submit. their comments in writing,,- or may email comments to. toanrn. manaaer@ci.readina.ma.us. ey order of. Peter 1. Hechenbleik6r. Town Manager, i 11/7 I U 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. 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 fann or estate, nor any vehicle when towed behind a farm tractor and used in connection with the operation of a farm or estate. Board of Selectmen Meeting October 17, 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 meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Nick Safina, Michelle Hopkinson, Angela Binda, Jeffrey Everson, Tom Laughlin, Catherine Gleason, Jay Lenox, Neil Sullivan, Cromwell Schubarth, Richard and Jean Roketenetz, Leah Williams, Joe D'Alessio, Charlie Russo, Art Hayden, Mary Ellen O'Neill, David Tuttle, Dennis Collins, Theresa Petrillo, Jack Russell, Al Garbarino, Russ Graham, Linda Phillips, Joseph Finegan, Charles Robinson, George Hines, Elaine Webb, Pete Dahl, Lisa Gibbs, David Michaud, Carl McFadden, Andrew Grimes, Ron Powell, Scott Dunlop. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Stephen Goldy reminded the community of the Wood End School Commmunity Build Day for the playground this weekend. The Town Manager noted that the Board of Selectmen will be having their "Board Walk" on October 21, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. beginning at Sturgis Park. Vice Chainnan James Bonazoli requested that the Nurse Advocacy be put on the first agenda in December. They will be asking for money. He noted that the Imagination Station audit will be on November 4, 2006. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that "Your Community Connection" has been mailed and Holiday Guide is included. Discussion/Action Items Review Next Stebs - Addison-Weslev - Chainnan Ben Tafoya noted that this discussion will be on the potential next steps for the Addison-Wesley site. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Board has received e-mails indicating that there is lack of leadership in the community, that the Town needs to work together, and the Board needs to act in the best interest of the community. He also noted that the Selectmen are the community leaders. There is an issue with zoning and the Selectmen need to return civility to the community: He feels that it is essential to go through a process to allow the community to heal. He noted that the Board of Selectmen voted against the 320,000 square feet of retail. 56t' Board of Selectmen Meeting - October 17, 2006 - Page 2 The final decision concerns zoning and that is a Town Meeting decision. He suggests that CPDC lead the charge with the property owner and local advocacy groups for the zoning changes. He would like to propose a Special Town Meeting in February. Selectman Camille Anthony asked who would be the initiator, and Selectman Schubert suggested that the Selectmen instruct CPDC to do community outreach with the property owner and the community. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli suggested giving CPDC the AWWG document so they could use that as a guideline for rezoning. There was discussion among the Board regarding a design charette. Selectman Camille Anthony asked if the charette would include the developer who is making the proposal. The Town Manager noted that it would involve the property owner but not the developer snaking the proposal. He also noted that we are not responding to a developer's proposal, and that we will need to hire an independent outside professional in that field. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that it would not be in the Town's best interest to have just the one proposal from the developer. The community needs to be able to respond with their own image. After the charette design, then it goes to CPDC for more community input to craft a zoning article. The Town Manager noted that there is talk about a Special Town Meeting in January or February regarding. affordable housing. He knows that CPDC is very busy so he would recommend having a Special Town Meeting for zoning later than that time. There was discussion among the Board regarding the tuning of the Special Town Meeting and whether to have it before or after the Local Election. A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthonv to follow the steps to pursue a design charette with an independent consultant, then have the Community Planning and Development Commission craft a zoning article for a Special Town Meeting in Februarv or March was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager indicated that he will check with CPDC as to the best time to have the Special Town Meeting. Joint Finance Committee/School Committee - Article 10 Subsequent Town MeetinLy - RMHS Additional Funding - School Committee Chairman Elaine Webb and Members Lisa Gibbs, David Michaud, Pete Dahl and Carl McFadden were present along with Superintendent of Schools Pat Schettini, Scott Dunlop, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Finance Committee Members Chuck Robinson, George Hines, Andrew Grimes and Ron Powell. The Town Manager noted that the School Committee is still in session but the Finance Committee has adjourned, and there is not a majority of the Finance Committee present. Elaine Webb noted that they are getting ready to deliver the finished RMHS to the community. SOO.,-, Board of Selectmen Meeting - October 17, 2006 - Page 3 Scott Dunlop noted that there is an increase in the project contingency. He noted that the standard contingency is 8%. For new buildings, it is 5% and for renovations it is 10%. For the RMHS project $3,559,000 is the standard contingency. Mr. Dunlop reviewed the expended change orders and noted that the problematic areas remaining include asbestos removal, culvert and unplanned drainage, and unforeseen structural deficiencies. Elaine Webb noted that the School Coimnittee approved an additional $1.35 million that is 2% of the project budget. She also noted that the new project cap is $57,069,381, and the additional $1.35 million qualifies for reimbursement because it is below the cap. The School Committee is asking the Board of Selectmen to approve the submission of Form DE-2 to the Division of Local Services. Finance Committee Chainnan Andrew Grimes noted that the Finance Committee recommends applying for the $1.532 million because putting in for the fall amount will make sure that everything is covered, plus it is 60% reimbursable. Chairman Ben Tafoya asked what happens to the money if we don't spend all of it. Elaine Webb indicated that would be an opportunity to get something we are missing; i.e., technology. The Town Manager noted that the authorized expenditure is $55,444,000. It is up to the School Committee to determine how it is spent. If they don't spend all of it, then it goes back to the community. Chairman Ben Tafoya asked if anyone gave an argument as to why we shouldn't do this. Pete Dahl noted that some members wanted to stay with the $1.35 million because that was the amount recommended. He feels that we should go to the taxpayers. for what we really need. Elaine Webb noted that there is a process for making the application and we can only apply once. Linda Phillips noted that $850,000 has already been added to the contingency. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to approve the submission of Form DE-2 "Determination of Borrowing covered by Debt Exclusion" to the Director of the Division of Local Services in the amount of $1;532,000 was approved by a vote of 4-1-0, with Goldv M posed. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meetinu of October 17, 2006 at 10:45 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfally submitted, Secretary 5-C,(,.,3' Board of Selectmen Site Walk October 21, 2006 The Board of Selectmen gathered at Sturgis Park at 9:00 a.m. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert, and Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner. During the site walk, a number of residents joined portions of the walk. The Board of Selectmen walked down Pine Ridge Road and reviewed the playground at Sturgis Park. A resident asked that the mowing be done in the area that is flooded for skating so that it would be viable for skating this Winter. The Board walked to South Street and looked at the intersection of Walnut and South. Some brush clearing on the southeast corner might help visibility. The Board walked down South Street, and noted the large tree at the corner of Heather Drive that was left as part of the construction project. The Murphy family on South Street hosted coffee and donuts for the Board. The Board talked to Paul Joluison about the wall on his property in front of his home. The Board continued on South Street to 291 South Street, and at the owner's invitation reviewed their property vis-a-vis the Addison-Wesley property. The Board continued on South Street to Jacob Way, stopping to admire the gardens on the north side of South Street, and to look at Joan Neary's backyard and its relationship to the Addison- Wesley property. The Board turned onto Jacob Way and walked to the end of the public right-of-way, viewing the Addison-Wesley property from that vantage point. The Board then continued walking on South Street to Hopkins Street, and down Hopkins Street to Gazebo Circle. The Town Manager pointed out the proposed drainage improvements which are currently out to bid. The Board members reviewed, with an abutting property owner to Gazebo Circle, his stonnwater problems, and the improverents that are being made on the Gazebo Circle property. The Board continued down Hopkins Street, and with the able assistance of Patrol Officer Mike Saunders from the Reading Police Department, crossed Main Street. The Board continued down Hopkins Street to Mile Post Road, and stopped on Haystack Road and spoke to resident Jack O'Leary. The Board.continued down Haystack Road to Old Farm Road, and up Old Farm Road to Walnut Street. They reviewed the sight distance issues on Walnut Street and Old Farm Road. S~'~ , Board of Selectmen Site Walk - October 21, 2006 - Pajae 2 The Board continued down Walnut Street to Pine Ridge Road, and up Pine Ridge Road to their point of origination. The site walk ended at approximately 12:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Board of Selectmen Meeting October 30, 2006 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafova. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli. Secretarv Stephen Goldv. Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, and the following list of interested parties: Monette Verrier, Linda Phillips, Teresa Terxeira, Elizabeth Bostic, Laura DiBacco, Karen Gately Herrick. Discussion/Action Items Review Town Meeting Warrant - The Board met for the sole purpose of reviewing the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant for November 13, 2006. Article 11 - Monette Verrier presented an outline of the cost for the playground. The fence costs $4,500. The estimated cost for the handicapped accessible pavement is $40,000. They're getting a firm cost tomorrow. As of now, the request would be for $44,500. They will continue to fundraise. Linda Phillips reviewed documentation. She presented an invoice to the Board of Selectmen indicating that the Town had already paid for the playground. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 11 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Article 3 - A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 3 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Article 4 - A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 4 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. Article 5 - The Board of Selectmen had previously reviewed and supported this Article. The Assistant Town Manager noted that there is additional expense of $24,000 for current years expenses related to the flooding. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 5 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 6 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 8 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 9 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. S~ Board of Selectmen Meeting - October 30. 2006 - Page 2 A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 13 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. . A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 14 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 15 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. The Board agreed with the revised language. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that some regulations need to be put in place that the Police Department can enforce. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to support the subject matter of Article 16 was not approved by a vote of 2-1-0. with Bonazoli opposed. The majority of the Board did suggest that Police Chief Jim Cormier have discretion on site triangles of intersecting streets, just as he has on driveway locations. On a motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting of October 30. 2006 at 9:00 p.m. by a vote of 3-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary ~C Z i i THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS' Number: 2006-19 Fee: $50.00 TOWN OF READING This is to certify that KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 11 SANBORN STREET, READING, MASS. IS HEREBY GRANTED AN ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE 9 5 for the following: Small band at Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight - subject to the following conditions: Need to file for a Temporary Use Permit with Fire Department and Building .Department and hire a Firefighter detail WHICH IS/ARE KEPT ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES: 11 Sanborn Street This license is granted in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the General Laws as amended by Section 183A of the Acts of 1949 .and expires on October 28, 2006, unless sooner suspended or revoked. In Testimony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official signa V tip ax a . 1"1 JS' 1;A I Date Issued. October 27, 2006 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2006-4 Fee: $50.00 TOWN OF READING This is to certify' that PICANTE MEXICAN GRILL II, INC., 735 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS THE ABOVE NAMED CORPORATION IS HEREBY GRANTED A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE TO BE SERVED ON THE PREMISES AT A SPECIAL EVENT ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2006 AT JORDAN'S FURNITURE, 50 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. Under.Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act. Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at any event approved as a one day license. This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto.od expires at 11:00 p.m,, November 5, 2006, unless suspended or revoked. QP' r ~ I~h _ Date Issued: October 30, 2006 v S zAr THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2006-20 Fee: $50.00 TOWN OF READING This is to certify that JORDAN'S FURNITURE, 50 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE, READING, MASS. IS HEREBY GRANTED AN ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE for the following: DJ for Anniversary Party on November 5, 2006 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. WHICH ISIARE KEPT ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES: 50 Walkers Brook Drive This license is granted in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the . General Laws as amended by Section 183A of the Acts of 1949 and expires on November 5, 2006, unless sooner suspended or revoked. In Testimony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official signat s.~ Date Issued: November 2, 2006 5' 53' L(c 9c, r Commonwealth of Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF MOUSING { I COM UNITY DEVELOPMENT Mitt Romney, Governor ♦ Kerry Healey, Lt Governor ♦ Jane Wallis Gumble, Director October 6, 2006 Suzanne F. Frechette Executive Director Lti.t Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell P.O. Box 1783 Lowell, MA 01853-1783 Ben T afoya Chairman, Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 RE: Governors Drive - Amendment to Site Elip-ibility Letter issued through the Local Initiative Program Dear Ms. Frechette and Mr. Tafoya: Pursuant to. your request of October 5, 2006, the site eligibility letter for the above referenced project that was issued by DHCD on October 14, 2004, is amended as follows-. The project's site eligibility letter shall expire on October 14, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the site eligibility letter remain in effect. Sincerely, 7ane(Wallis ble Director cc: Chair, Reading Zoning Board of Appeals Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 w,,vw.mass.gov/dhcd Ti-+ A faccarhncattc mi i a 617.573.1100 L f cUA Robert H. Prince, J.D. 30 Stuart Avenue SS. Dracut, MA 01826 October 16, 2006 Ms. Cheryl Johnson, Town Clerk Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Town Constable Dear Cheryl: I have recently re-located my residence from Reading to Dracut. Accordingly, I am submitting this as my formal letter of resignation as a Reading Constable, effective immediately. Thank you for allowing me to serve the Town as a Constable. S' re y Robert H. Prin e, J.D.- cc: File % g-'-,~ November 1, 2006 Town of Wakefield Board of Appeals One Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 Subject: LETTER OF CONCERN APPLE CLIFFS APARTMENTS Mr. Chairman and Board Members: AM 11: 04 LIC We have formed an association of abutters to the above development of 128 apartments on a 4.1 acre site identified as 2A2B, 2A21) and 3B . The association is composed of residents of Summit Towers and Summit Terrace in Reading. We fully understand that Wakefield authorities will monitor and insure that all building codes of Wakefield, State of Massachusetts and U. S. Government will be followed as pertains to 40B permits. However, we would like to state our concerns and make them a part of the record. These concerns are related to safety and traffic, environmental impact, and the construction phase. Our environment at the Summit will change drastically. There will be a large transient population of adults and children moving into an area of permanent residents, many of whom are over fifty-five. The number of automobiles will increase from approximately 370 to 580, increasing the traffic significantly. Increased traffic will bring about safety issues related to children in the new apartments and the residents with limited mobility living in Summit Towers and Summit Terrace. Further, the loss of open space, along with its vegetation will be significant. The natural buffer to noise from the highway will be lost. In addition, the construction phase will be very difficult for the residents of Summit Drive and every effort should be made to minimize its impact. A. SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONCERNS Al . Summit Drive, access road to the development, should be of sufficient width to accommodate fire and safety vehicles. The south side of Summit Terrace can only be accessed from Summit Drive. A2. Summit Drive, Hopkins and South Streets should have sidewalks for the safety of children going to the school bus stop/Route 28 business establishments. The community would benefit from sidewalks. A3. Plans should be formulated for Summit Drive to become a roadway to be maintained by Wakefield. A4. Request that developer Drakes Appleton Corporation erect a fence along the Summit Drive/Reading property line and modify the entrance to Summit Towers with an owners' only gate to prevent short-cut traffic through Summit Towers' property to Reading Center. They should also provide child-safe trash, cooling tower and electrical enclosures at Summit Towers and Terrace. A5. Coordinate this development with the Massachusetts Highway Department plan to alter Reading Exit 38B to improve safety on Rt. 93/95 interchange.. B. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: B l. That as many trees as possible be saved on the site and along planned Summit Drive roadway improvement. B2. Plan storm water management to minimize its impact on existing Summit Towers and Summit Terrace drainage systems. Determine the potential for the contamination of nearby bodies of water as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an extension of the 1972 Clean Water Act. C. CONSTRUCTION PHASE CONCERNS C1. That Summit Drive should not be obstructed throughout the construction phase for fire, safety, plowing and residential access to Summit Towers and Terrace. C.2 That the developer provide off-site parking for construction crews. C3. That extraordinary care be exercised during any needed blasting; Summit Terrace and Towers buildings are over 20 and 30 years old C4. That Wakefield authorities impose strict guidelines on working hours, the level of noise, the amount of dust and erosion on the construction site. C5. It should be determined whether or not Summit Drive, in its present configuration toward Summit Terrace can be altered as it falls under the 20 year Adverse Possession/Use Rule. Summit Towers and Summit Terrace have maintained this roadway and provided embankment fencing and lighting. (see attached) We request that you consider our concerns for this new development. Your cooperation and dJigence wiAl be appreciated. Thank you. 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I moved from my home at 550 West Street and am now living at Summit Terrace. It is a shame for older people, who have supported Reading all these years and want to stay, but cannot because of the growing expense. My folks went without until they could pay cash for what they wanted, today it is credit cards. The down-fall of many people. - When we carne to Reading, my folks bought a house, that didn°t have central heat, no cellar, partitioned with building paper, etc. It took them eight years, saving to buy material, using it. saving again, not owing anyone anything, except to borrow $200 to put some cellar windows in before winter set in. Saving the $200, back paying it haftak before continuing. I have taken a page out of their beautiful philosophyo believe it or not, I do not own a credit card, the downfall of a lot of people. You most likely know about the enclosed. Something else to disturb. F J % Hope Addison-Wesley isn't developed. Too bad it couldn't be put to a vote by the whole town, not just the Town Meeting Members. I feel, if a Town Meeting Member doe!sn't happen to feel the way I do about it, how are they going to vote for me? Watch Ch. 22 all of the time and feel the Board votes for what is best for Reading. Thank You, ivi~JOr, (X C Mary L. Xavier Sorry, I repeated myself, but at my age I guess it is permissible. Enc. 1 g~2" PUBLIC Mt=- ARrNC BOARD OF APP14ALS TOWN OF WAKEFIELD In accordance with the provi, sion6 of Chapter 40A of the Gen- eral Laws of Massachusetts, the Board of App.ealS will hold Public Hearings e( the William J, Lee Memorial Town Mall, 1 Lafayethe Street,.-on Wednesday, Novem- ber 8, 2006 commencing at 7;00 PM to hear and act upon the fol• lowing. 1. Continued hearings, 2. (07-.11.) RICHARD CANTO, MANAGER, 0VATEIR STREET, LLC application for Dimensional Variance from the requirements of Section 190.77(E)(1)0( the Zoning Bylayrs for a sign. The property is •s hown as. Map 18, Lot 070 of the 'As56ssprs Map6 and is located at 49•WATER'STREET, 3. (0y•13) MOBILE MEDIA NATIONAL, LLC 69pllcalio+1 for a Special Permit under SaOtlon 190- 86(A)(3) of ' the Zoning Bylaws for the inslalfaliun of an additional anlenna to an existing communi, calion towee. The property is shown as Map 22, Lot 43A of the Assessors Maps and,is located at 894 'MAIN STR15ET. 4, (07'14) APPLETON WAKE- FIIrLD DEVELOPMENT, LLC appilcalion tot Comprehan0ve Permit pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 408 for the construction of 128 unit;, of housing, The property is shown as Map a, Lois 2A213, 2A2D and 38 of the Assessors Maps and is located on HOPKINS STRI ET AND SUMMIT DRIVE. BOARD OF APPEALS Michael L, Pierce, Chefrman Richard O. Dayrd ` ' Charles L, Tarbell, Jr, James M. MoBain Brian E, Falvey Patrick S. Glynn James A. Valariani N8v is ~~3 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION Ewa 1. MITT ROMNEY GOVtk"°R 1-93 /1-95 INTERCHANGE KERRY H EY TRANSPORTATION STUDY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JOHN COGLIANO &GRETARY TASK FORCE MEETING Wednesday, November 8, 2006 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM * Banquet Room (basement level) Stoneham Town Hall 35 Central Street Stoneham, MA 02180 MEETING AGENDA 1. Welcome and Administrative Items 4:30 2. Public Meeting #2: Impressions and Follow-up Items 4:40 3. Questions/ Requests from ITF Members: Various Topics 5:00 (128.Exit 40 conditions with 4th lane, Cummings Park options, ramp metering) 4. Developing Recommendations 5:30 (preferred highway alternative(s), transit/TDM package, short-term vs. long-term, environmental phase considerations, etc.) 5. Preparation for Public Meeting #3 / Other Business 6:20 6. * Extra Session: Additional Coverage of Agenda Items 6:30 Note: If needed, this session will be used for additional discussion of agenda items beyond the basic coverage in their scheduled time slots. TEN PARK PLAZA, BOSTON, MA 02116-3969 P 0, TELEPHONE: (617) 973-7000 - TELEFAx: (617) 523-6454 - TDD: (617) 973-7306 - www.MASS.GOV/EOT THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. WATER. RESOURCES COMM.ISSION"• 100-CAMBRIDGE STREET, BOSTON MA. 02114 ' Meeting Minutes for Seotember 14.2006 Members in Attendance: Kathleen Bas kin Designee, EOEA , Marilyn Contreas Designee, .LDHCD Mike Gildesgame Designee, DCR Mary Griffin Designee, DEP Gerard Kennedy Designee, DAR Mark Tisa Designee, DFG Joseph E. Pelezarski Designee,,CZM . Thomas Cambareri Public Member John LeBeaux -Public Member David Rich Public Member Bob Zimmerman Public Member Others in Attendance: Ariana Johnson DCR .Alan Roscoe CDM Michael Cunningham SEA Consultants Jon Beekman SEA Consultants Linda Hutchins DCR -Bruce Hansen DCR Peter Weiskel USGS Duane LeVangie DEP . Erin Graham DCR Marilyn McCrory DCR Vandana Rao EOEA Martha Stevenson. LWVM'& WSCAC Eileen Simonson WSCAC Michele Drury DCR Pam Heidell MWRA. Bennet Heart EOEA " Margaret Callanan EOEA , Frank Hartig DCR Jeff Mickelson DEP Kerry Mackin Ipswich River Watershed Association David Lutes EOEA Peter Tassi Town"of Reading Peter Hechenbleikner Town of Reading Massachusetts Water Resources Commission • September 14, 2006 • Page 4 of5 Baskin explained that the Hingham case was presented to the corninission as an update, and that no vote was requested. Aaenda Item #4: Update: Town of Reading's Water Suanty As background, Baskin explained that the Water Resources Commission previously approved an interbasin transfer of up to 219 million gallons of water from the MWRA to supplement the town of Reading's water supply for the period May 1 through October 31. Representatives from the Town of Reading and MWRA were introduced. The town manager, Peter Hechenbleikner, then described the issues facing the town as it considers whether it should continue to use its local water supply. Those.issues include water duality concerns., escalation in the.costs.of treatment, protection of river resources, and the town's ongoing water conservation. program. * Per capita water use, at 55 gpcd, is well below DEP-mandated standards. The cost estimate for a new water treatment plant escalated to*$25 million in May.2006; partially as a result of high steel and energy costs. Because of this cost escalation, building a new plant was not considered an economically viable option. The town has voted at town meeting to buy all of its water from MWRA. Mickelson summarized the administrative consent order that DEP issued on August 1, 2006: . Important facts considered in the ACO included'the following: the highly stressed condition of the Ipswich River, the impact of Reading's withdrawals on the river and the basin, water quality issues in the water supply, and historical information related to the town's current Water Management Act registration and the previous, approval under the Interbasin Transfer Act. DEP determined that the town has met the requirements of the consent order to date. Both MEPA and Interbasin Transfer Act review will be required for the Town's latest application to be filly served by the MWRA water system. Lutes provided an update on the MEPA process: He presented copies of the decisions - issued September 14, 2006 - on both the Notice of Project Change and the request for a Phase I waiver to expand the town's WRC approval so that the town can buy 100% of its water from MRWA. The secretary's certificate on the notice of project change requires preparation of a supplemental 'final environmental impact report, which will-also serve as the ITA application to the Water Resources Commission. The draft record 'of decision grants a phase I waiver for Reading's proposed immediate tie-in. to the MWRA system, subject to conditions. The publiccomment period on'the draft record of decision'closes October 10, 2006. Lutes expects that the request to approve the interbasin transfer will come before-the WRC in late Fall. 2006. Baskin added that WRC comments had-been filed on the Notice of Project Change. Simonson mentioned that WSCAC had also commented on the NPC and asked the commission for its fullest consideration of downstream releases from the MWRA Quabbin' and Wachusett reservoirs. She pointed- out that Wilmington and other Ipswich River communities will also be coming before the commission with applications to join the MWRA water supply system. She'. pointed out the commission's obligation to ensure that the instream flows of the donor basin are adequate. The ITA process provides the only opportunity, other than MEPA, for a big-picture discussion to take place, and she urged-the commission to facilitate this discussion. Simonson added that habitat and instream-flow issues are the purview of the WRC, and these were considered for Brockton. Massachusetts 'Dater Resources Commission • September 14, 2006 Page S of 5 Zimmerman suggested that MWRA is complying with the law, and although we should ask- MWRA to address instrearn-flow issues, he felt this was a separate issue from the town's application. Lutes pointed to the record of decision and acknowledged that the needs of the donor basin are part of the decision-making process for the Water Resources Commission: Heidell noted that the MWRA does conservative analyses when it assesses the impacts of withdrawals. Since Reading's previous interbasin transfer application, the MWRA system demand. had declined by 20 mullion gallons per day as'a result of conservation measures.' In 2005, MWRA worked with the downstream fish hatcheries to adjust releases and ramping rates and is releasing more water down the Nashua River than required. She expressed her opinion that'the.proposed larger discussion be a separate discussion- , Mackin expressed the support of the Ipswich River Watershed Association for the direction taken by the town of Reading. Zimmerman urged the WRC to'institute a formal process to, examine questions related to safe yield and instrearn demands. Simonson added that the Nashua River and Connecticut River watershed associations would gladly participate in such an examination led by the WRC. Meeting adjourned. Page 1 of 1 Hechenblefter, Peter From: Fred Van Magness [vanmagness@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:37 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: BOS Meeting 10/24/06 Hi all, As I watch the BOS in action I have a thought and recommendation. You need to end the conscious suffering of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee. So far, you have blown away their recommendations for the Water Treatment plant ( I strongly disagree with your actions) and now the use of reserves for offsetting water rates (again I disagree, but then again, this may be a way to obfuscate the real rates for a few years). So do them and yourselves a favor.... abolish them and make things easier for all concerned. By the way, the argument by Mr. Schubert about Addison Wesley and the need to get the second study process complete before new town meeting members are elected because they may not have the whole set of facts is quite astonishing. The BOS did exactly the opposite on the Water Treatment decision ...you waited to make the water treatment decision until the exact night of swearing in of a new BOS member, who had less than 2 hours on the board before making this huge decision for the town. Seems like a dual standard......... Ered Fred Van Magness, Sr., 243 Franklin St., Reading S~. 10/25/2006 Page 1 of 1 L, C 1~ ( ) Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Bess Rikeman [bessrikeman@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:18 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: RRRED Subject: Park Square at Reading I just received a message from RRRED about the meeting to decide on the design charette. And it will cost between $75,000 to $100,00 to get this together. Why are we dragging our feet so much on this issue? Everyone I have talked to about Park Square is all for it. The only people I know that do not want it are the ones on Summer Ave., South St., Curtis Rd, etc.... all the ones in the vicinity of the project. I'm wondering if most of the selectmen are also living in this area. Why do the people in this area have such priority over this whole issue. They are only a small percentage of all the people living in Reading. I agree with the RRRED stating that this land is not owned by Reading, but by Pearson Education. Don't they have a very large say in this whole proposal? What good will it do to have housing put in, knowing it will mean more schools needing to be built and higher real estate taxes which we can't afford now. When will the townspeople be able to vote on this. Isn't that what we should do? Sincerely, Bess Rikeman Forest St., Reading gj~ 10/25/2006 Page 1 of 1 -b lC Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Rhonda Cerbone [rmc07@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 8:20 PM To: Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Subject: Addison Wesley I can not even believe what has happened. Is it true that we are starting all over again and now not even considering W/S development? I thought the selectmen were representing the residents of Reading. Well the majority of residents would prefer the retail development. I feel like Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert are manipulating the entire project because they are not getting their way. There are some people you just can't reason with. It seems like things must go their way or not at all. While others are willing to discuss issues and come to an agreement. Another committee WHY???? you have already burned out some of the members on the original committee JUST ASK THEM. People are throwing their hands up and giving up. What happened to the steering committee? Everybody get's so burnt out of dealing with people that don't want to budge they end up quitting and the project remains the same just like some people want it to. Those people win because they aggravate you to the point of giving up. It's happening with this project I can tell some of the selectmen feel defeated. With all the time W/S has put into this you are actually not going to consider them. WHY????? They haven't done anything wrong. Just because 2 selectmen don't want them that's it their all done, I thought you were all working together. For every person the CARE group got to write a negative letter about W/S there was a positive one to. Remember thatll Have you considered a buffer of housing (apts./condos) between the existing abutters and the retail development? How about at the far end some sort of assisted living facility (like Longwood) Seniors would probably love to be in walking distance of a shopping facility. and if it includes a wellness center even better for them. A band stand of some sort located near them. Maybe their front lawn could be used for kids soccer practice, like Longwoods. And most of them won't be driving NO TRAFFIC ISSUE THERE I believe we really need to consider term positions for selectmen. Some people cannot get out of the 60's and weather you like it or not times are changing. Rhonda Cerbone 57 Lilah Lane q J 10/23/2006 c~ e Hechenblelkner, Peter From. Dee Vigeant [dvigeant@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 10:02 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Thank You My thanks to the Board of Selectmen for heeding the concerns of the citizens of Reading. Your action in deciding to investigate the issues independently demonstrates the leadership needed to bring the project to a fair and agreeable conclusion that will, in future years, make us proud of the energy and effort that it required today. Mary D. Vigeant 1 J~ Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bob, cnj4@aol.com Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:02 PM Bob.Frey@state.ma.us; jcorey@cityofwoburn.com; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; jebarnes@mit.edu; bruen-n-bruen@comcast.net; rep.paulcasey@hou.state.ma.us; dad@cummings.com; jcosgrove@mbta.com; rnrchambercom@aol.com; Ian. Durrant@state.ma.us; rep.mikefesta@hou.state.ma.us; rflorino@ci.stoneham.ma.us; jgallagher@mapc.org; rgrover@ci.stoneham.ma.us; joshua.grzegorzewski@fhwa.dot.gov; ehamblin@aol.com; rhavern@senate.state.ma.us; rep.bradleyjones@hou.state.ma.us; katsoufis.9395info@comcast.net; anthonykennedy@comcast.net; akinsman@aaasne.com; cleiner@massport.com; rmayo@mass-trucking.org; tmclaughlin@cityofwoburn.com; woburnbusiness@earthlink.net; paulderman@verizon.net; andy.motter@dot.gov; rep. patricknatale@hou.state. ma.us; maureen@northsuburbanchamber.com; sueandmikes@comcast.net; rstinson@wakefield.ma.us; dansullivan@assetleasing.com; etarallo@cityofwoburn.com; rtisei@senate.state.ma.us; billwhome@juno.com jblaustein@mapc.org; Melissa.Callan@state.ma.us; michael.a.chong@fhwa.dot.gov; dcooke@vhb.com; adisarcina@hshassoc.com; ddizoglio@mbta.com; mdraisen@mapc.org; Adriel.Edwards@state.ma.us; tharwood@cityofwoburn.com; Town Manager; Michael. Lindstrom @state. ma. us; elutz@hshassoc.com; Justin.Martel@state.ma.us; amckinnon@hshassoc.com; thomaslmclaughlin@comcast.net; john.mcvann@fhwa.dot.gov; pmedeiros@sigcom.com; Kenneth.Miller@state.ma.us; Carmen.O'Rourke@state.ma.us; jpurdy@louisberger.com; Reilly, Chris; wschwartz@thecollaborative.com; kstein@hshassoc.com, Tafoya, Ben; Frederick.Vanmagness@state.ma.us CONCEPT H4, COLLECTOR/DISTRIBUTOR ROADS AND RAMP METERING I was present at a local Reading meeting a few months ago regarding "the" interchange. This meeting was attended only by the Board of Selectmen, PRESERVE, etc. and was not a regular Task Force session. Since you folks indicated that you were considering the "universe of solutions" and collector/distributor (CD) links in particular, I asked if you had contemplated ramp metering that could be used in conjunction with CD's. The answer was that you had not taken CD's into account and that you would do so at my request. 'I did not notice any discussion about this issue at the second public meeting and noted nothing about it in your published documentation. It seems that you have ignored ramp metering. Why? For the benefit of the Task Force, the Wikipedia definition of ramp metering is: "A ramp meter or metering light is a device, usually a basic traffic light or a two-phase (red and green, no yellow) light together with a signal controller, that regulates the flow of traffic entering freeways according to current traffic conditions."(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramp_meter). Ramp metering is used in more than two dozen US cities and in Europe. It was first implemented in 1963. A year or two ago, I discussed ramp metering with Prof. Eil Kwon at the University of Minnesota. He is a nationally known expert on the subject and has developed algorithms for the implementation of ramp metering. His boss, Prof. Max Donath, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute, is a colleague of mine with whom I interacted at several US DOT workshops. Information about Prof. Kwon can be found on http://www.cts.umn.edu/research/researcher.pl?id=4472 As a suggestion, you, Jim Purdy and Sudhir Murthy might want to contact Prof Kwon via a conference call and explain your interest in ramp metering. Perhaps I could participate in this call. I'm sure that Prof. Kwon could suggest a few ramp metering algorithms that could be incorporated into CORSIM. After integrating these algorithms into CORSIM, you could select the algorithm that provided the best level of service (LOS) for concept H4 and compare its congestion mitigating performance against concepts Hl, H2 and H3. 1 Although this would require a bit of extra work on your part, it would, nevertheless, help satisfy the Task Force and the general public that you have indeed tried all reasonable solutions, expecially a solution that has long standing and is not considered research. Regards, Jeff Jeffrey H. Everson, Ph.D. Principal Investigator, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Member: PRESERVE, I93/95 Task Force, 781-9.44-3632 (home); 781-684-4247 (work); cnj4@aol.com Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. J 2 Page 1 of 4 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [Bob. Frey@state.ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 2:48 PM To: Everson, Jeff Cc: Corey, John; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen, Darlene; Casey, Paul; Clarke, Dennis; Cosgrove, Joe; DiBlasi, Joe; Durrant, Ian; Everson, Jeff; Festa, Mike; Florino, Ron; Gallagher, Jim; Grover, Robert; Grzegorzewski, Josh; Hamblin, Eileen; Havern, Robert; Jones, Bradley; Katsoufis, George; Kennedy, Anthony; Kinsman, Art; Leiner, Craig; Mayo, Rich; McLaughlin, Tom; Meaney, Paul; Medeiros, Paul; Motter, Andy; Natale, Patrick; Rogers, Maureen A.; Smith, Suzanne; Stinson, Richard; Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster, Bill; Blaustein, Joan; Callan, Melissa (HOU); Chong, Michael; Cooke, Don; DiSarcina, Tony; DiZoglio, Dennis; Draisen, Mark (MAPC); Edwards, Adriel (EOT); Frey, Bob (EOT); Harwood, Tracey (Mayor McLaughlin); Town Manager; 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: RE: RAMP METERING ISSUES Jeff and Task Force, Jim Purdy and I have been working on the agenda today, and yes, it already had ramp metering issues on it. I had planned to send the agenda out later today or early tomorrow (approx. one week before the meeting as usual). We will be discussing several other issues brought up recently by task force members as well, and as I've said before, the ITF meetings are the best forum to discuss in detail... Everyone will be getting the agenda shortly. Thanks, - Bob Bob Frey Manager of Statewide Planning Office of Transportation Planning Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (617) 973-7449 bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us From: Everson, Jeff [mailto:jeverson@foster-miller.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 2:20 PM To: Frey, Bob (EOT) Cc: Edwards, Adriel (EOT) Subject: RAMP METERING ISSUES The email below was just sent and rejected by my AOL account. Hence, the use of my work email address for sending purposes. Receiving has never been a problem on AOL. 11/1/2006 Page 2 of 4 Bob, It has been nearly a week since I sent you the email below on ramp metering with respect to concept H4. The courtesy of a reply would be appreciated for the following reasons: 1. Ramp metering may be an effective way to improve interchange mobility. As the main lines through the interchange become more congested, the flow of vehicles from distributors onto these lines could be decreased. When the main line traffic becomes less congested, the flow of traffic from distributors onto main lines can be increased. 2. Your current set of concepts (Hl-H4) are static and cannot respond to changes in traffic conditions, especially as traffic is projected to increase during future years. 3. Ramp metering may help support compliance with respect to the requirements of the Highway Capacity Manual (Federal requirement), the Highway Design Manual (Massachusetts requirement) and other reporting requirements to the Federal Highway Administration [FE WA] (see the Florida DOT Interchange Manual). Help may be in the form of an "electronic interchange" now that adapts to future highway traffic in a manner that satisfies compliance requirements (i.e., level of service). 4. What guarantee does the Task Force have now that any concept selected by them will conform to the engineering/administrative requirements listed in #3 above? Suppose the down selected concept fails to meet some of these requirements and must be modified. What are the odds that such modification may necessitate the imposition of eminent domain? 5. Without a detailed written answer to #4, the hard work of the Task Force may have been for nothing. A long time ago, I raised the subject of reporting requirements to the FHWA. This concern was negated because it allegedly doesn't belong in a feasibility study. Well, Task Force members, maybe it does... I suggest that we include ramp metering and compliance with federal/state reporting requirements on the agenda for the next Task Force meeting. Regards, Jeff Jeffrey H. Everson, Ph.D. Principal Investigator, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Member: PRESERVE, I93/95 Task Force, 781-944-3632 (home); 781-684-4247 (work); cnj4@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: cnj4@aol.com To: Bob.Frey@state.ma.us; jcorey@cityofwobum.com; rick _schubert@harvard.edu; canthony@ftmc.net; jebames@mit.edu; bruen-n-bruen@comcast.net; rep.paulcasey@hou.state.ma.us; dac@cummings.com; jcosgrove@mbta.com; rnrchambercom@aol.com; Ian.Durrant@state.ma.us; rep.mikefesta@hou.state.ma.us; rflorino@ci.stoneham.ma.us; jgallagher@mapc.org; rgrover@ci.stoneham.ma.us; joshua.grzegorzewski@fhwa.dot.gov; ehamblin@aol.com; rhavem@senate.state.ma.us; rep.bradleyjones@hou.state.ma.us; katsoufis.9395info@comcast.net; anthonykennedy@comcast.net; akinsman@aaasne.com; cleiner@massport.com; rmayo@mass- trucking.org; tmclaughlin@cityofwobum.com; wobumbusiness@earthlink.net; paulderman@verizon.net; andy.motter@dot.gov; rep.patricknatale@hou.state.ma.us; 11/1/2006 I) U ~ l~' Page 3 of 4 maureen@northsuburbanchamber.com; sueandmikes@comcast.net; rstinson@wakefield.ma.us; dansullivan@assetleasing.com; etarallo@cityofwoburn.com; rtisei@senate.state.ma.us; billwhome@juno.com Cc: jblaustein@mapc.org; Melissa.Callan@state.ma.us; michael.a.chong@fhwa.dot.gov; dcooke@vhb.com; adisarcina@hshassoc.com; ddizoglio@mbta.com; mdraisen@mapc.org; Adriel.Edwards@state.ma.us; tharwood@cityofwoburn.com; townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us; Michael.Lindstrom@state.ma.us; elutz@hshassoc.com; Justin.Martel@state.ma.us; amckinnon@hshassoc.com; thomaslmclaughlin@comcast.net; john.mcvann@fhwa.dot.gov; pmedeiros@sigcom.com; Kenneth.Miller@state.ma.us; Carmen.O'Rourke@state.ma.us; jpurdy@louisberger.com; creilly@ci.reading.ma.us; wschwartz@thecollaborative.com; kstein@hshassoc.com; btafoya@comcast.net; Frederick.Vanmagness@state.ma.us Sent: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:02 PM Subject: CONCEPT H4, COLLECTOR/DISTRIBUTOR ROADS AND RAMP METERING Bob, I was present at a local Reading meeting a few months ago regarding "the" interchange. This meeting was attended only by the Board of Selectmen, PRESERVE, etc. and was not a regular Task Force session. Since you folks indicated that you were considering the "universe of solutions" and collector/distributor (CD) links in particular, I asked if you had contemplated ramp metering that could be used in conjunction with CD's. The answer was that you had not taken CD's into account and that you would do so at my request. I did not notice any discussion about this issue at the second public meeting and noted nothing about it in your published documentation. It seems that you have ignored ramp metering. Why? For the benefit of the Task Force, the Wikipedia definition of ramp metering is: "A ramp meter or metering light is a device, usually a basic traffic light or a two-phase (red and green, no yellow) light together with a signal controller, that regulates the flow of traffic entering freeways according to current traffic conditions."(http:Hen.wikipedia.org//wiki/Rami)meter). Ramp metering is used in more than two dozen US cities and in Europe. It was first implemented in 1963. A year or two ago, I discussed ramp metering with Prof. Eil Kwon at the University of Minnesota. He is a nationally known expert on the subject and has developed algorithms for the implementation of ramp metering. His boss, Prof. Max Donath, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute, is a colleague of mine with whom I interacted at several US DOT workshops. Information about Prof. Kwon can be found on httn://www.cts.unm.edu/research/researcher.pl?id=4472 As a suggestion, you, Jim Purdy and Sudhir Murthy might want to contact Prof Kwon via a conference call and explain your interest in ramp metering. Perhaps I could participate in this call. I'm sure that Prof. Kwon could suggest a few ramp metering algorithms that could be incorporated into CORSIM. After integrating these algorithms.into CORSIM, you could select the algorithm that provided the best level of service (LOS) for concept 144 and compare its congestion mitigating performance against concepts Hl, H2 and H3. Although this would require a bit of extra work on your part, it would, nevertheless, help satisfy the Task Force and the general public that you have indeed tried all reasonable solutions, expecially a solution that has long standing and is not considered research. 11/1/2006 Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Molly Thornton [molly_thornton@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 4:36 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Thank you Dear Madam and Sirs: I am truly grateful that you took the time to walk the perimeter of my property and hear my concerns regarding the Addison-Wesley property and its development. I did intend to thank you sooner but, unfortunately, my computer was out of commission. I look forward to seeing you around town. 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This is literally "hot off the press" from the consultant team, and I have not had much time to review it myself. Regarding potential recommendations, I did ask LBG to give us their opinions (after all, that is what we are paying them for) on a number of specific issues that we all have discussed in the past, plus some fairly new ones that have come up recently. «LBG thoughts on recommendations 11-03-06.doc>> PLEASE REVIEW this before Wednesday's meeting and have comments/questions ready for discussion then. PLEASE SAVE YOUR COMMENTS UNTIL THE MEETING - due to my schedule and our preference to encourage debate at the meetings rather than through multiple e-mail threads, e-mail replies to specific items in this review document will not be responded to prior to the meeting. Have a great weekend everyone ...See you next week 11/8 in Stoneham. Thanks, - Bob Bob Frey Manager of Statewide Planning Office of Transportation Planning Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation (617) 973-7449 bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us 11/6/2006 Thoughts about Recommendations for the I-93/1-95 Interchange Study Based on the discussions in the Task Force, the public meeting comments, and the analysis, here are some observations from the consultant team that might help to give structure to the Task Force's discussion of recommendations. Following each item, I've indicated whether I think the question can be answered within the scope of the planning study (P), it can be addressed in a limited way (L) with the issue resolved in the environmental phase, or is clearly for the environmental phase (E). I've also included the consultant team's recommendation. 1) Some people felt that it may be premature to choose an alternative, although from the standpoint of traffic benefit, safety benefit, and construction cost H3 has a lot of support. (P) LBG recommendation: H3 is the best alternative, the only one which eliminates all four weaves. 2) The biggest issues of concern to people seem to be potential noise impacts (and noise barriers), visual impacts, air quality, traffic on Washington St. and Olympia Ave., and the commercial taking in H3-C (L). LBG recommendation: Consideration of noise issues suggests that although there will be some increase in the northeast quadrant, these changes are anticipated to be barely if at all perceptible. (This conclusion will be subjected to full noise analysis in the environmental phase and noise mitigation will be developed.) Local air quality will probably be improved by keeping the traffic moving, but this also needs detailed analysis in the environmental study. Visual impacts and takings may be capable of improvement in a variant such as H3-A or H3-B - see item 4. 3) Is there a role for ramp metering in H4 or other alternatives? (P) LBG recommendation: no. Ramp metering would lead to extensive queues and seriously disrupt local streets and intersections. It also would need to be done on a systemwide basis, not just one interchange area. 4) Variations on H3 may address some of the issues of importance to people: a) Can helper component 13 (split Washington St on-ramp) be made more workable and avoid commercial taking? (P) LBG recommendation: yes, by rebuilding Washington St bridge and potentially adding a section of 5th lane to Rte 128 NB. This would avoid takings and simplify right of way acquisition. Would work best with reconstruction of Washington St intersections. b) Would some version of H3-A or H3B (with two flyover ramps meeting in the center of the interchange) be better for visual and noise than the over/under ramps of H3-C? (L) LBG recommendation: these variations should be in the scope of the environmental study along with component 13. The environmental analysis should include full analysis of noise and noise mitigation, visual, and air quality for all variations. c) Should a Normac Rd entrance be provided to the Washington St on-ramp? (P) LBG recommendation: geometrics appear to work; traffic analysis in progress. LBG thoughts on recommendations I 1-03-06.doc Page I of 3 I-93/1-95 Interchange Transportation Study d) Should a Cedar St on-ramp to I-93 SB be incorporated? (P) LBG recommendation: No. This ramp would drain some volume from the Washington Street ramps, but it would attract volumes to a street that already has commercial traffic and new residential units on it. It would also be inconsistent with the southbound on- ramps of H2 and H3. 5) A number of people suggested a staged approach, e.g., build H3-C in three phases, starting with Hl, then the southbound half (a variation on 1-12), then the northbound half to complete H3. (L) LBG recommendation: early staging of Hl clearly makes sense. Building the H2 half of H3 may not be worth the disruption of an additional construction phase, but the phasing should be considered in more detail in the environmental study. 6) It has also been suggested that the Washington St ramp modifications have value in themselves and could be advanced to an early stage as part of H1. (L) LBG recommendation: This idea has merit, but should be considered in more detail in the environmental study. 7) Some local access issues remain to be addressed, particularly a) whether Washington St should be reconstructed between the ramps to/from Rte 128 and Mishawum Road; (L) LBG recommendation: it would be worthwhile to do this in combination with a split Washington St ramp (component 13), and should be part of the decision on which option should be used for the ramps. b) special access to the former Addison Wesley site; (E) LBG recommendation: this is a somewhat separate issue from the purpose of the I-93/I-95 study and should be addressed separately to give it adequate consideration in terms of both engineering and environmental consequences. c) New Boston Street bridge (L) LBG recommendation: reconnecting the street over the rail would be expensive and have much less utility when the interchange is upgraded. d) improved ped/bike access to Anderson RTC (L) LBG recommendation: Improving ped and bike access to transit is always a good thing, but there is not a simple way to do this; it needs to be considered in the context of the continued development of the entire area. A pedestrian bridge over the commuter rail is not cost-effective as a way to increase transit ridership. e) Traffic at key local intersections (L) LBG recommendation: Turning movement counts were made at a large number of local intersections. The planning study scope includes consideration of local street issues that are related to the conditions at the interchange. -3 LBG thoughts on recommendations 11-03-Ob.doc Page 2 of 3 I-93/I-95 Interchange Transportation Study 8) There are some remaining questions about the transit/TDM package: a) Is the full package cost effective? (L) LBG recommendation: The full package (excluding an HOV lane) appears to be worthwhile and should be further developed in a separate phase of study. b) How should it be phased? (E) LBG recommendation: the general recommendation is to advance the work as soon as consistent with MPO and MBTA priorities, but more study is needed to work out the details. Some TDM elements and some increased service from Anderson is already in the works. c) What is its effect on interchange volumes and level of service? (P) LBG recommendation: This final portion of the analysis should be completed in the planning study. We know the transit/TDM is not sufficient to "fix" the interchange, but the analysis will provide a building block for later study. d) Should the transit and TDM recommendations have their own track through the environmental and project development process or be part of the highway improvements track? (P) LBG recommendation: This question needs more discussion with the Task Force, but generally these recommendations could go on a separate track. 9) Should land use policy be part of the recommendations and, if so, how should those be formulated? (P) LBG recommendation: This question should be further discussed with the Task Force. As indicated previously, land use issues will be included in the study report in the context of overall trends/policies that should be further considered beyond the scope of the study. Some of the above items require analysis that is within the scope of the planning study. Other items really require analysis techniques and further detailed engineering that should be done in the environmental/preliminary design phase to fully explore the issues. The recommendations should include a list of particular items to be considered in the environmental study. We should keep in mind that the MEPA environmental process requires full analysis of a set of alternatives. It does not need to re-analyze all of the components and alternatives considered in the planning study, but variations on preliminary alternatives from the planning study would be part of a typical MEPA scope. The scope would also probably require consideration of any new alternatives not previously studied in the planning phase, but it is unlikely that we have overlooked any substantially different alternative that could fit in the existing highway right of way. Also, it is possible that-previous plans may be used for comparison purposes to the preferred set of alternatives. Early actions such as HI could possibly be advanced as separate projects, as certain components of the recommendation package can be shown to have independent benefits. LBG thoughts on recommendations 11-03-06.doc Page 3 of 3 I-93/I-95 Interchange Transportation Study i Page 1 of 2 t1r Ol0 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Ken Bonanno [kcgoodyear13@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 3:55 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Route 128 /1-93 interchange comments hi Mr. Hechenbleikner, Thank you for the response. I actually only spoke with Mr. Purdy on the telephone regarding these ideas, I did not have his email address to forward him this letter. I plan to enter something in on the web site, but have yet to do so. I appreciate your time, Ken Bonanno "Hechenbleikner, Peter" <phechenbleikner&i.reading. ma.us> wrote: Kenneth Thanks for the information. You have followed the proper course sending this to Berger Group. I will copy it to our Board of Selectmen ti€" 2 of them are on the state task force. I dons€TMt know whether this works, and I will say as a general rule we would prefer to see construction take place below grade rather than above, but I~ET"'ll leave it to the task force and the professional engineers to determine the feasibility. ItfiEWS great that you have taken the interest in doing g this . Pete Hechenbleikner Town Manager From: Ken Bonanno [mailto:kcgoodyearl3@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 2:25 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Route 128 / I-93 interchange comments Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, Please take a few minutes to review the attached document regarding a new idea for the Route 128 / I-93 interchange. Please forward it to the appropriate representatives involved in the process if you believe it is a valid idea. I appreciate your time. Thank you, Kenenth Bonanno 11/6/2006 g6 % Page 2 of 2 Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Yahoo! Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. 11/6/2006 34 Hobson Avenue Wilmington, MA 01887 781-608-8882 November 2, 2006 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, Town of Reading 16 Lowell St. Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, I am a private citizen of Massachusetts who travels on Route I-93 daily, often passing the interchange for I-95/Route 128. Recently I saw the Boston Globe article in the NorthWest section of Sunday October 22, 2006 paper and I wanted to comment on an idea I have to consider as a potential option to fix the 93/128 interchange. On November 2, 2006 I spoke with Jim Purdy of the Louis Berger Group regarding an alternative to the I93-I95 interchange that has potential to use existing state property as a means of developing a system to generate smooth traffic flow, minimize congestion, ease entering and exiting each highway at their interchange, and minimize or eliminate eminent domain or use of easements. He recommended that I write in this forum so that others may view my thoughts. I am writing without sufficient civil engineering, construction, or logistical background, so I am not sure of the feasibility or cost of this idea; however, I felt that those with proper knowledge can tweak the points raised here appropriately. I propose the option below as a potential way to improve traffic flow at the I-93 Route 128 interchange: A). Generate two (2) Upper deck sections connecting Route 128 and 1-93. 1. One Upper Deck section would begin in Woburn on Route 128N, extend over the existing cloverleaf, and descend onto 93N prior to exit 37C with enough clearance as to not cause congestion at that exit. Possibly, the median between Route 128N and 1285 can be used as an exit only lane(s) or the highway can shift such that the breakdown lane and/or right travel lane becomes the onramp and through traffic uses the median as a travel lane. sb"; 2. On I-93N, generate a two (2) lane on-ramp, possibly using the breakdown lane and the right travel lane as exit only lanes. This ramp would ascend after the Salem Street Overpass. This onramp will lead to a four (4) lane upper deck directly above the existing 93N lanes. This Upper deck will curve to the northeast, traveling over the existing cloverleaf and descend onto Route 128N after the Route 28 exit in Stoneham, but before the North Avenue exit. As mentioned previously, this will be a four (4) lane Upper Deck. The two right lanes will provide means to exit from I-93N onto Route 128N. Meanwhile, the alternative two (2) lanes will allow traffic to travel from Route 128S onto 1-93S, descending onto 93S prior to the Salem Street Overpass. The onramp for these lanes can potential ascend from the existing median on Route 128S as exit only lane(s) or through traffic can shift to the median and the onramp built on the existing breakdown and/or right travel lanes. B). Use of existing off-ramps Use two (2) of the existing cloverleaf off ramps (I-93N to Route 128S and I-93S to Route 128N), and three (3) of the existing traditional off ramps (I-93S to Route 128S, Route 128N to I-93S, and Route 1285 to I-93N) as a means of connecting the two interstates in addition to the three (3) Upper Decks. C). Use the existing exit from 93N to 128N as a dedicated lane to Route 28. Since I am proposing to remove the onramp from Route 128N to I-93N, some of the congestion associated with cars exiting at Exit 38 on Route 128N will be alleviated. To further ease access to this exit, one could imagine a dedicated lane to Exit 38 from I-93N using the existing infrastructure from I-93N to Route 128N and some Jersey barriers. With the several lane additions and subtractions between exit 37 and exit 38 on Route 128N, using a system similar in fashion to the Middlesex Turnpike / Route 3 setup in Burlington may be practical to merge traffic from Route 28 onto Route 128N and traffic off Route 128N to Route 28 in conjunction with the dedicated lane from I-93N to Route 28. A summary of connections is noted in the table below. Several of the existing exits and entrances were kept intact in this model, including half of the cloverleaf. I do not believe that any land would be necessary other than that within the State Highway Layout Lines and that the only issue with neighboring residences would be the sight lines of the new Upper Deck. From 128S (From Reading) 128S 128N (From Woburn) 128N 93S (From Wilmington) 93S 93N (From Stoneham) 93N To ( How 93S Upper Deck 93N Existing On-Ramp 93S Existing On-Ramp 93N Upper Deck 1285 Existing On-Ramp 128N Cloverleaf 128S Cloverleaf 128N Upper Deck Table 1: Summary of Exit Lanes Below are two images. The first represents the current Travel and Exit Lane configuration and the second represents a cartoon model for this proposal. 3 ~bS Figure 1: Current View of Travel and Exit Lanes • new Exit Lanes L dam- Cartoon for n ure 2s ProPOled Fig consideration- 1 "'op e that 1 am able to an ope that this is a feasible d for your and h her details to my my Proposal blemoa.cor p,gain, x readin ers ective to this Pro e to discuss any fart 1 appreciate you ative P P ish to contact mc~oodvea~rl 3Ca~--- altem should you `'1 ail me atk . provide an em roach to consider 781.608„8882 or app lease call me at idea, p time. appreciate your sincerely, Kenneth C. Bonanno 4