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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-03 Board of Selectmen PacketAPPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 30, 2005 Ad Hoc Task Force to Evaluate the Need for an Advocacv ProLyram for the Frail Elders 2 Vacancies AnaointinLy Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) James Bonazoli (BOS) Carol Patterson (Council on Aging) Ronald Powell (Finance Committee) Ann Marie Bourque (Resident) Lyn White (Housing Authority) Vacancy (Frail Senior) Vacancy (Resident) Candidates: Patty Chinetti 30--A 23.9 Policv establishine an "ad hoc Task Force to evaluate the need for a Nurse Advocacv ProLgranz for Frail Elders" (Task Force) There is hereby established a seven (7) member ad hoc Task Force to evaluate the need for a Nurse Advocacy Program for Frail Elders (Task Force), and to make recommendations to evaluate the needs of frail seniors for nurse advocacy, and to determine the resources necessary to provide nurse advocacy for frail residents in Reading. The terms of the ad hoc committee shall expire on November 30, 2005, unless extended by the Board of Selectmen. Town Meeting, through an instructional motion of May 5, 2005, has asked the Board of Selectmen to establish such a task force, whose purpose will be to: ♦ Review the need for a nurse advocacy program for frail elders in Reading ♦ Determine to what extent that need is currently being met ♦ Review different models to meet the need ♦ Explore the role of local government in meeting any identified need for nurse advocacy ♦ Determine appropriate levels of funding ♦ Explore alternative approaches for funding including private funding, funding by clients, utilizing the Hospital Trust Fund, funding through the town budget, and other sources of funding ♦ Present a report on the work and recommendations of the task force to the Selectmen and Finance Committee. ♦ Report to Town Meeting at the 2005 Subsequent Town Meeting. In selecting the Committee membership of 7 members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall attempt to fill the positions as follows: ♦ Member of Council on Aging recommended by the COA ♦ A "frail senior" from the Reading community o Reading Housing Authority representative recommended by the Housing Authority ♦ Selectman o Member of the Finance Committee recommended by the FINCOM ♦ 2 citizens of Reading The Task Force shall, at a minimum, perform the following: 1. Develop a work plan and schedule for accomplishing its Mission, and review it with the Board of Selectmen, including key decision points by the Board of Selectmen; 2. Become thoroughly familiar with the concept of nurse advocacy by talking with a number of agencies involved in Senior Citizen care; 3. Become thoroughly familiar with the Community Parish Nursing and other programs that are models of providing nurse advocacy for frail elders in Reading, including all staffing, financial, and service aspects of the program; 4. Determine within existing resources of the Town, what the demand for such services is currently in the community, and what the likely demand for such services will be over the next 10 years as the elderly population of the nation rises because of the aging of the "baby boomers"; 5. If a need is determined, explore what options for providing those services in Reading might be; what the cost might be; and what the funding source or sources might be; 3 o\Z 6. If a need is determined, look at various models for providing this service in Reading, including a review of what other communities are doing, and what other agencies are or might be able to do; 7. Provide interim reports on the work of the Task Force to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee; 8. Provide a final report to Town Meeting. Staff will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. The ad hoc Task Force to evaluate the need for a Nurse Advocacy Program for Frail Elders will be considered to be part of the Department of Community Services for Administrative purposes. The services of Town Counsel, and other expertise will be available through the Town Manager. The ad hoc committee will make an interim report to the Board of Selectmen no later than October 30, 2005, and a final report to Town Meeting no later than December 31, 2005, except as the Board of Selectmen may extend that date. Adopted 6-7-05 amended 7-26-05 3q3 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: C141 nl 61-7'i Pia TTY Date: - , 76,0 C (Last) (First) / (Middle) Address: 49 FRAjV< TAdiAE,e PR. -t13 Tel. (Home)_79l - 9Ny- 13 02 Tel. (Work) (Is this number listed?) Occupation: A114 # of years in Reading: 3~s Are you a registered voter in Reading? vo s e-mail address: /o Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Aquatics Advisory Board Audit.Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves Finance Committee Historical Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Solid Waste Advisory Committee Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission /Other 'n Y I ixAzt- QCAVoG to czz jC_`-J-mA ce- Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: ~f r .P -.0 N ti x/1.2 1fn , r, ! I~AJ~-7LL An ~j O 4 34-4 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 309 2005 "Cities for Climate Protection" Program Committee 5 Vacancies AnbointinLy Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Candidates: Ronald D'Addario Michelle Benson Gina Snyder Tracy Ellen Sopchak Stephanie Anderberg 36. Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@cl.reading.ma.us Volunteer Vacancy Town of Reading Advisory Committee on the "Cities for Climate Protection" Program TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-6643 Five vacancies exist on the Advisory Committee on the "Cities for Climate Protection" Program. The purpose of this Committee is to advise the Board of Selectmen on implementation of the "Cities for Climate Protection" Program. Interested persons may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by 5:00 p.m. on December 22, 2005 or until all the vacancies have been filled. ti d r- - r ri o C/) ~ N c~- 3bz- ,22.7 Advisorv Committee (Committee) on the "Cities for Climate Protection" Program The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) has established a "Cities for Climate Protection" program, which works with cities, towns, and counties to reduce the pollution that causes global warming. There is hereby established a five (5) member Advisory Committee (Committee) on the "Cities for Climate Change" program to advise the Board of Selectmen on implementation of the Program. The purpose of the Committee is to: e Advise the Board of Selectmen on matters of policy related but not limited to the "Cities for Climate Protection" Program for use within the Town of Reading. In doing this work, the Committee will: ♦ Conduct a local emissions inventory of greenhouse gas emission. ® Recommend an emissions reduction target. Identify local actions that achieve the'target. Develop a proposed implementation action plan identifying policies and actions. ♦ Quantify and report benefits created. ♦ Make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and other bodies of the Town on measures appropriate to implement such a program. The Committee will be made up of five (5) members appointed for 3 year terms, so appointed that as even a number of terms shall expire in each year. In selecting the Committee membership of 5 members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall give consideration to members representing the following interests within the community: ➢ Residents of the community who have expertise or interest in conservation, environmental affairs, energy, or other areas of expertise which, in the opinion of the Board would be helpful in meeting the Committee's mission. Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittees do not necessarily have to be members of the Committee. The Committee shall be advisory in all matters. Decisions as to whether or not to implement measures shall rest with the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or other body having jurisdiction in the matter. This Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff as available will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. This committee shall sunset on June 30, 2012 unless renewed by the Board of Selectmen. Adopted 11-22-05 3b3 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS 1Name:_Anderberg Stephanie Date:_11/28/05 (Last) (First) (Middle) Address:- 181 Lowell St Tel. (Home)_779-1335 Tel. (Worlc)_617-349-4671 (Is this number listed?) No Occupation:-Transportation Demand Management Planner- # of years in Reading:_21 Are you a registered voter in Reading?-yes e-mail address: sanderberg@cambridgema.gov Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first prioritz (Attach a resume if available.) -Advisory Council Against the Misuse -Finance Committee and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs -Aquatics Advisory Board -Audit Committee -Board of Appeals -Board of Cemetery Trustees -Board of Health -Board of Registrars -Bylaw Committee -Celebration Committee -Commissioner of Trust Funds -Community Planning & Development Comm. -Conservation Commission -Constable -Contributory Retirement Board -Council on Aging Cultural Council ^Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves -Historical Commission -Housing Authority -Human Relations Advisory Committee -Land Bank Committee ^MBTA Advisory Committee -Metropolitan Area Planning Council -Mystic Valley Elder Services -Recreation Committee _RMLD Citizen Advisory Board -Solid Waste Advisory Committee -Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee -Town Forest Committee -Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee -West Street Historic District Commission -1-Other-Cities for Climate Protection Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: -Experience in encouraging use of sustainable transportation modes. Assist with implementation _of Cambridge Climate Protection Plan. Work on several annual information events on -transportation and/or climate protection. Worked on ad hoc committee to decide whether -Reading should join Cities for Climate Protection. rl~a a 3 b4 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name:,~,~~.J~l3l~I Date: / J ~v(Last) ` ( irst) (Middle) Address: la7 0 ~f - l l~ 4 Tel. (Home) 7~'l ~ 7,5-J Tel. (Work)/ - Ye/2^6P c/ (Is this number listed?) Occupation: KOfl G/_ o uk 6t e # of years in Reading: Are you a registered voter in Reading? ~/p_ S e-mail address:_t }R,!; 0 S b Li~wt 1..b L6 bt-7 Place a number next to your preferred p" osition(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier"s & Sailor's Graves a Finance Committee > r Historical Commission ° R= Housing Authority c) rp C-, Human Relations Advisory C$mrnite, Land Bank Committee > MBTA Advisory Committee v Metropolitan Area Planning q43-uncil Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Solid Waste Advisory Committee Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other ~7 0 ti- v r o ~ -7 Please outline relevant experience for the posit on(s) sought: / c7 t.,v vt U vt Lr W • 3 bS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS, lao'. /)/Date: 1110 Name: a lj~ _.Lpn~ (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: 7 0~/, cno-{. ~-f e Tel. (Home) Tel. (Work) 7 uua 11U1Lu~l 11~o'u: j (la US Occupation: Ap"e # of years in Reading: 31 el Aj Are you a registered voter in Reading? '83 e-mail address:~QdClG. tm 413 /9eZ Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse -Finance Committee and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and -Historical Commission Other Drugs Housing Authority Aquatics Advisory Board Human Relations Advisory Committee Audit Committee -Land Bank Committee Board of Appeals _MBTA Advisory Committee I Board of Cemetery Trustees -Metropolitan Area Planning Council Uj _Board of Health ,Mystic Valley Elder Services -Board of Registrars ,Recreation Committee --.Bylaw Committee _RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Celebration Committee ,-Solid Waste Advisory Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds Telecommunications and Technology Community Planning & Development Comm: Advisory Committee -Conservation Commission -Town Forest Committee -Constable Water, Sewer and Storm Water -...Contributory Retirement Board Management Advisory Committee Council on Aging West Street Historic District Commission Cultural Council -Other -Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves 661""~71;ge rludsu vuiiuic iGicvaui caycticlluc iul Ulu jjubiaull(b) Nvugiii: C12 (///V 17 c9'I </I Pi ~ls~ s= e,~~ Ll 1 O vYI e~~'1 / _,G/7 / 1C9~7 . h!t' U t~ 3b1-0 TOWN OF READING APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name:_Snvder. Gina Date: (Last), (First) Address: 11 Jadem Terrace Tel. (Work) 617-918-1837 (Is this numl Occupation: Environmental Engineer Are you a registered voter in Reading?_ves 11-27-05 Tel. (Home) 781-944-3874 )er fisted?) _yes, # of years in Reading: 17 e-mail address: boaina03(@,earthlink.net Preferred position(s): 1 Cities for Climate Protection Committee Please outline relevant experience for the position(s). sought: I am an environmental engineer with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency where I work in the. Office of Environmental Stewardship assisting companies and institutions who are interested in putting environmentally green and sustainable practices in place. Since 1993, I've worked with many companies and several universities implementing environmental management plans. In 2005, I was one of five appointed members to the ad hoc Committee to investigate t i' CCP program and from late. summer to early fall, I worked with the committee to learnR the details of the CCP program. I spoke with several participating towns, interviewed tlp local representative and became thoroughly familiar with the program. I have also participated on an award-winning team at the EPA, to implement an environmental management system at our regional office. This effort began with an overall review of the environmental aspects and impacts of our office operations, including the fleet of field vehicles, the HVAC systems, and general office operations. The team developed policies and implemented measures to achieve quantifiable reductions in local greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, as well as to conserve resources. Through this project, I also developed an understanding of the constraints for a public entity addressing sustainability issues. I have also completed training and participated in the EPA New England Regional Office's global climate change outreach programs during the previous administration and have continued to review current articles in the scientific literature regarding climate change. I would be happy to provide further details, please feel free to contact me at the above address, or by phone or email. 310 tiECEIVED 1 ClVl . N CLERK 14 DING, MASS. i' ~p APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES'~C7MMSSF6M 0 0 Name: 4 DC"G~L , Cat C -L t `~-A ]Date: 12.1 SJ 2UUC (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: ~'~4 E Occupation: ~~q i (1P 2S Tel. (Home) -7t9 t, 1 Q4. E264 Tel. (Work) SaJ\' (Is this number listed?) IP2 # of years in Reading: 9 Are you a registered voter in Reading? V16 e-mail address: _.55%k 170 C'0(~'XGS • 17e Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with 41 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) VAdvisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs !Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee --Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health -]Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds vCommunity Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission ~Constable Contributory Retirement Board !Council on Aging Cultural Council VCustodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves Finance Committee Historical Commission --`Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee ^Land Bank Committee MBT.^-, Adz: iso-y Conn-:ittee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee ^RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Solid Waste Advisory Committee Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee ^Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission QnaL Other _ uv C Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Nl NON , r- 6 4VZ A~ 4)c G InbctC 00--M ~ (V~ C6,\l)46 . '~OsJZD -At -:S-C1)-52 S'P s~ i r-) C>- C q,r der (n ~^2 Q >\U ~-n n --~k '1 och 6 i n~ U0 CinurC~n Ca,wAD M~ ,tAS ~c~s i c1 I cCr~r rc~ f,, A ~r, nq _ irk Sx1D2ri QnC~ ~-n c u 6t~- V FJ ✓c AJ\'M r j 3b$ OFA A Town of Reading .16 Lowell Street ° s39+ Qo~° Reading, MA 01867-2686 lNFAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager&l:reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner f , DATE: December 30, 2005 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-6643 RE: January 3, 2006 Agenda 4b) Attached is an email from the Chairman of the Planning Commission outlining issues that the CPDC would like to discuss with the Board of Selectmen. 4c) Attached is a copy of the proposed Bylaw requiring registration of solicitors that Town Counsel previously prepared. The Board wanted to try to seek public input prior to putting this matter on the Warrant. The Police Chief supports the proposed Bylaw. This is similar to a Bylaw in place in Wakefield, which has been approved by the Attorney General's Office and which seems to effectively. address the issue in Wakefield. 4d) Bylaw Regulating Hours of Construction - Through the :CPD.C, restrictions on hours of construction for subdivisions and site plans have been . established. The' Police Department has been very cooperative in trying to enforce them, however, if the Police are going to enforce these matters, it needs to be in the form a General Bylaw rather than CPDC decisions. This will also help standardize the hours of construction. Attached is a copy of the Regulations from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. As in many things, the. "devil is in the details." Attached is a memo from Joe Delaney outlining potential definitions. If the. Board would like to proceed with the Bylaw, we will take these concepts and mold them into a proposed Bylaw. 4e) Animal.... Control Bylaw - We had previously reported to the Board of Selectmen on discussions we have had with experts in the field. We have given you the Springfield ordinance as a model.: As we have reviewed it with Town Counsel, the Health Service Administrator, and the Police Chief, the Springfield Bylaw appears to be overly complex. We did find the attached Bylaw from Wayland which, with modifications seems more to the point. The major issue that we understand the Board wants to address is the issue of addressing viscous dogs. The Wayland Bylaw appears to do that in a reasonable manner. Page 1 of 2 tv - ~/biC Hechenbleikner, Peter From: John Sasso [sassojl@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 2:58 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Anthony, Camille Cc: Reilly, Chris; Dick Howard; Jonathan Barnes; Neil Sullivan; Susan DeMatteo Subject: Administrative Information Only - Proposed Topics for January 3rd CPDC/BOS Meeting Camille and Peter, As requested the CPDC has prepared a draft agenda for our meeting on January 3rd (below). If for some reason we are unable to cover all topics, we are prepared to prioritize those that are critical for near term actions and require your guidance. Feel free to provide us with any feedback. Regards, John Sasso (1) Background a. We have prepared a simply summary of our efforts last year as well as some CPDC board background for your information. This should be helpful in understanding our concerns and issues. (2) Legal, Policy, Communication a. The CPDC has become aware of a variety of activities that have been occurring on developments subject to our initial decisions that seem to be outside of the scope of the decisions. We are concerned with the potential legal ramifications, and instead would like to have some better policy guidance on these items to ensure proper communication to applicants, town staff and the boards themselves. Examples have included items such as the Walker's Brook Crossing project and Haven Junction specifically with respect to requiring bonds or alternative compliance (without CDPC knowledge) in lieu of completing items defined within our decisions. (3) Enforcement a. The CPDC is aware of numerous decisions that have been made in which there is clear noncompliance by applicants, but to our knowledge limited or no enforcement action is taken. We find this to be an extremely frustrating situation and would like to pledge our commitment to finding a solution to this issue and ensure we are addressing our responsibilities adequately. In addition, we would like to ensure town staff is provided with the necessary resources and information to carry out their duties as necessary, e.g. conducting zoning compliance/enforcement meetings as requested and timely tracking of compliance requests. Specific examples and issues to discuss are as follows: (1) Johnson Woods Hours enforcement - an example of where we took action to assist town staff and ensure a correct interpretation of our decision, (2) Signage and landscaping issues at Walkers Brook Crossing Phase 11, Bank of America, and the plan for phasing in the sign by-law at existing buildings (3) Jimbo's Roast Beef, and (4) Jordan's Lighting. (4) Zoning Changes in Process a. The CPDC is currently in the process of preparing Zoning Articles for Spring Town Meeting including two items directly from the Master Plan. We would like to give the BOS and TM insight into our efforts and request early stage input to ensure clarity of our efforts and communication between the boards (1) Historic Preservation By-Law, (2) Accessory Apartments near the Depot, (3) Cluster Zoning in all of S-15 and S-20. (5) Addison Wesley a. The CPDC is in the process of preparing its calendar of meetings for next year and at the same time has begun to receive information regarding the AW project, specifically the Traffic Study. Given the high interest in this topic, the CPDC would like to request specific guidance from the BOS as to whether it should invest its time in reviewing and facilitating zoning changes to allow it to proceed. (6) Master Plan (MP) Actions 12/29/2005 Page 2 of 2 a. The MP is nearing completion and we would like to present an update of the specific BOS/TM actions that have been identified along with a set of initial action dates. We would also like to briefly discuss your expectations for helping us implement all the action strategies (in terms of ensuring those assigned within the town and boards are actively pursuing them) and a means to ensure communication of status to you on a semi-annual basis. 12/29/2005 L4 J-3% nsibte parhf O OgJECTNSS TIMEI.tN13 BOS ele men B~-f _D PRIRI R o~ of S Manage rl13 MASTP'R Pt.ANAoton go ra of Selectmen partnership Board of Selectmen ObIlActton No Create New ousing ousing Usting CPA Town plannerlBoard °f Chapter 1131'l ersue Ad" Funding for HCommfission °vem C°nSeNation Adm►n► rat4ri8ete 1812 p Develop ents ionlgoard ofSelectmen m• Housing lmPr eeds i Commis eation COMM. Establish on oStreetscaPe Unmet Regional Hl0010a electmenif , DC/Fin COMM. 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Open p Define TVP Means anon NeedslM Board of Selector con Dev1P Com Open spare 5At1 Communication le Inform SoSlTown Mgr1E ervices&Facilities 5A12 Strategies Les to coup d of Selectmen Manager S Identify Lions Plan Town Manager/80a Se own . ,FadlC►ties 5A13 en Communica town s Board of SelectmenlT Concepts for Downtown HOC A dv Comm. Services&Faclldies 5Al4 t fy parking ,l ping Group aciVi ies Went" Wide paNng~rafftc Ad - $ervlces&F 1 S!2 Form Town- Interests Trans P ►n Reg Ortatior► 4B11 Advaeata Readings TransP attOn Transport 6011 Transportation s . Due pate 2006-june 2007-September 20.6.November 2007-September Ongdng 2007-March 2000-May 2000.March 2007-May 2007-March 2006 tyoven►ber 2000-NOVember 2007-No vember 2007-N 20p7- JanuaN 2000.june Ongoing OFR Town of Reading .16 Lowell Street xcoReading, MA 01867-2686 9rl FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager&l.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: December 30, 2005 RE: January 3, 2006 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-6643 4b) Attached is an email from the Chairman of the Planning Commission outlining issues that the CPDC would like to discuss with the Board of Selectmen. 40 Attached is a copy of the proposed Bylaw requiring registration of solicitors that Town Counsel previously prepared. The Board wanted to try to seek public input prior to putting this matter on the Warrant. The Police Chief supports the proposed Bylaw. This is similar to a Bylaw in place in Wakefield, which has been approved by the Attorney General's Office and which seems to effectively address the issue in Wakefield. 4d) Bylaw Regulating Hours of Construction - Through the :CPD.C, restrictions on hours of construction for subdivisions and site plans have been . established. The' Police Department has been very cooperative in trying to enforce them, however, if the Police are going to enforce these matters, it needs to be in the form a General Bylaw rather than CPDC decisions. This will also help standardize the hours of construction. Attached is a copy of the Regulations from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. As in many things, the. "devil is in the details." Attached is a memo from Joe Delaney outlining potential definitions. If the. Board would like to proceed with the Bylaw, we will take these concepts and mold them into a proposed Bylaw. 4e) Animal„ Control Bylaw - We had previously reported to the Board of Selectmen on discussions we have had with experts in the field. We have given you the Springfield ordinance as a model..: As we have reviewed it with Town Counsel, the Health Service Administrator, and the Police Chief, the Springfield Bylaw appears to be overly complex. We did find the attached Bylaw from Wayland which, with modifications seems more to the point. The major issue that we understand the Board wants to address is the issue of addressing viscous dogs. The Wayland Bylaw appears to do that in a reasonable manner. qC TOWN OE READING;. TQ the in:ha-bitants of the:. Town of Reading: Please take notice that ;the, Board of Selectmeri of the Town: of Reading will hold public. 'hear ings on-the following matters on Tuesday, January 3;;.2006 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, . 16 Lowe 11, Street, Reading, Massachusetts: • Proposed Bylaw Requirin Registration of Solicitors 9:00 P.M. Prop.gssd; Bylaw ,regulating Hours of Gbn$tnj io, z 9 T$ p.m.. • Proposed Animal' C,onftol Bylaw 9:30 p:m. Copies. of the proposed bylaws are available in. the office of the Town Manager for inspection: All interested.. parties may appear in person, may submit their comments in write - - 'ing, of may email comments to . tow n rn a n a a e r @ ci.readina. irma.us. By order of Peter 1. Hechenbleikrier Town Manager :12/27 GARY S. BRACKEIT ELAINE M. LUCAS JOAN E. LANGSAM JOHN G. GANNON M. YVONNE GONZALEZ* JAMES T. MASTERALEXIS STEVEN C. FLETCHER** ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCEITE DONNA GORSHEL COHEN HEATHER C. WHITE *Also Admitted in CT **Also Admitted in ME and CO BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508-799-9739 Fax 508-799-9799 WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890 781-729-1500 Fax 781-729-5444 Email: jelangsam@BrackettLucas.com Please resound to the Winchester office. August 29, 2005 ~v James W. Cormier, Chief of Police Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Door-to-Door Solicitors and Canvassers Dear Chief Cormier: I have enclosed a proposed bylaw for registering door-to-door solicitors and canvassers for your review. It is based on the Wakefield bylaw. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Joan E. Langsam d' JEL: sj s Enclosure cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager acs Door-To-Door Solicitors and Canvassers, A. Definitions; applicability. (1) As used in this section, the terms "solicit" and "canvas" shall mean and include any one or more of the following activities conducted at residences without the previous consent of the owner: (a). Seeking to obtain the purchase, or orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs or services of any kind, character or description whatever for any kind of consideration whatsoever; or (b) Seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers and every other type or kind of publication. (2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to officers or employees of the Town, county, state or federal government, or any subdivision thereof when on official business, or to neighborhood youth and students who solicit for the shoveling of snow or cutting of lawns or similar services to residents, nor shall it be construed to prevent route salespersons or other persons having established customers to whom they make periodic deliveries from calling upon such customers. (3) If any solicitor or canvasser is under the age of 18 years and is selling goods or periodicals for a commercial purpose, the provisions of M.G.L. c. 101, §34 shall apply. (4) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person soliciting solely for religious, charitable or political purposes. B. Registration required. It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or canvas or engage in or conduct business as a canvasser or solicitor without first having obtained a Certificate of Registration from the Chief of Police as provided in this section. C. Application for Certificate of Registration. (1) Application for a Certificate of Registration shall be made upon a form provided by the Police Department along with a nonrefundable application fee of $25,00. (2) An authorized representative of the sponsoring organization shall apply to the Chief of Police or his/her designee either in person or by mail. All statements on the application or in connection therewith shall be under oath. The applicant shall provide all information requested on the application, including: q cy 0 (a) Name, address and telephone number of the sponsoring organization, along with a listing of all officers and directors; (b) State and/or federal tax identification number of the sponsoring organization; (c) Name, residential and business address, telephone number, social security number and date of birth of each representative of the sponsoring organization who will be soliciting or canvassing in the Town; (d) Description sufficient for identification of the subject matter of the soliciting or canvassing in which the organization will engage; (e) Period of time for which the Certificate is applied (every Certificate, shall expire within one year of date of issue); (f) The date of the most recent previous application for a Certificate under this section; (g) Any previous revocation of a Certificate of Registration issued to the organization or to any officer, director or representative of the organization by any city or town and the reasons therefore; (h) Any convictions for a felony, either state or federal, within five years of the application, by the sponsoring organization, any of its officers or directors, or any representative who will be soliciting or canvassing in the Town; (i) Names of the three communities where the organization has solicited or canvassed most recently; 0) - Proposed dates, hours and method of operation in the Town; (k) Signature of authorized representative of the sponsoring organization. (3) A photograph or an acceptable photocopy of a photograph of each representative of the sponsoring organization who will be soliciting or canvassing in the Town shall be attached to the application. (4) No Certificate of Registration shall be issued to any person, or to any .organization having an officer or director, who was convicted of commission of a felony, either state or federal, within five years of the date of the application, nor to any organization or person who's Certificate of Registration has previously been revoked as provided below. 2 I/cS' (5) Fully completed applications for Certificates shall be acted upon within five business days of receipt. The Chief of Police shall cause to be kept in his.office accurate records of every application received together with all other information and data pertinent thereto and of all Certificates of Registration issued under this section and of all denials. (6) Upon approval of an application, each solicitor or canvasser shall be issued a Certificate of Registration to carry upon his/her person at all times while soliciting or canvassing in the Town and to display the Certificate whenever asked by any police officer or any person solicited. D. Revocation of Certificate. (1) Any Certificate of Registration issued hereunder may be revoked by the Chief of Police for good cause, including conviction of the holder of the Certificate of violation of any of the provisions of this section or a false material statement in the application. Immediately upon such revocation, the Chief of Police shall give written notice to the holder of the Certificate in person or by certified mail addressed to his/her residence address set forth in the application. (2) Immediately upon the giving of such notice, the Certificate of Registration shall become null and void. In any event, every Certificate of Registration shall state its expiration date, which shall be no later than one year from date of issue. E. Deceptive practices. No solicitor or canvasser registered or exempt from registering may use any plan, scheme, or ruse which misrepresents the true status or mission of any person conducting the solicitation or canvas in order to gain admission to the home, office or other establishment of any person in the Town. F. Duties of solicitors and canvassers. (1) It shall be the duty of every solicitor and canvasser going onto any premises in the Town to first examine whether there is a notice posted stating that no solicitors are welcome. If such notice is present, then the solicitor or canvasser shall immediately and peacefully depart from the premises. (2) Any solicitor or canvasser who has gained entrance to any residence, whether invited or not, shall immediately and peacefully depart from the premises when requested to do so by the occupant. G. Lawful hours to conduct solicitation or canvas. All canvassing or soliciting under this section shall be confined to the hours between 10:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. throughout the year. NAG Town of Reading .16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2686 FAX: (781) 942.9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager&l.reading.ma.us (781) 942.6643 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner _J DATE: December 30, 2005 RE: January 3, 2006 Agenda 4b) Attached is an email from the Chairman of the Planning Commission outlining issues that the CPDC would like to discuss with the Board of Selectmen. 4c) Attached is a copy of the proposed Bylaw requiring registration of solicitors that Town Counsel previously prepared. The Board wanted to try to seek public input prior to putting this matter on the Warrant. The Police Chief supports the proposed Bylaw. This is similar to a Bylaw in place in Wakefield, which has been approved by the Attorney General's Office and which seems to effectively address the issue in Wakefield. 4d) Bylaw Regulating Hours of Construction - Through the :CPD.C, restrictions on hours of construction for subdivisions and site plans have been . established. The ' Police Department has been very cooperative in trying to enforce them, however, if the Police are going to enforce these matters, it needs to be in the forma General Bylaw rather than CPDC decisions. This will also help standardize the hours of construction. Attached is a copy of the Regulations from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. As in many things, the. `.`devil is'in the details." Attached is a memo from Joe Delaney outlining potential definitions. If the. Board would like to proceed with the Bylaw, we will take these concepts and mold them into a proposed Bylaw. 4e) Animal._ Control Bylaw - We had previously reported to the Board of Selectmen on discussions we have had with experts in the field. We have given you the Springfield ordinance as a model.: As we have reviewed it with Town Counsel, the Health Service Administrator, and the Police Chief, the Springfield Bylaw appears to be overly complex. We did find. the attached Bylaw from Wayland which, with modifications seems more to the point. The major issue that we understand the Board wants to address is the issue of addressing viscous dogs. The Wayland Bylaw appears to do that in a reasonable manner. NQ PSI TOWN OF READING;. .1q the Inhabitants of.the:. Town of Reading: Please take notice that ` 0' ; 76 wrj: Board of Selectmen of the:. of Reading will. hold public hear= ings on'-the following matters on Tu'e:sday, January 3; . 2006 in the Selectmen..'s Meeting Room, . 1.6 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: • Proposed Bylaw Requiring Registration of Solicitors 9:00 P.M. ;za~ Bylaw ,rgulati:. Hours iaf Cans ruction, t" 1.ica• ,.Jcit:ir;F c.1,,. u:. Y:':: e^o:j~ , 9:i5 pm:' • Proposed Animal-Control Bylaw 9:30 p.m. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available in the -office of the Town Manager for inspection.. All interested.. parties may appear in person, may ,submit their comments in writ.. ing, or may email comments to . townrnanaaer@ci.readina. ma.us. By,order of -Peter I. Hechenbleikrier :Town Manager 12/27 c{da' X.X. Hours of Construction Operations: a. Construction activity shall not take place in any subdivision or in any building contained therein except during the following hours: Mondays through Fridays inclusive: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sundays and Legal Holidays: none; b. In addition, no heavy equipment shall be operated on, or brought to, or from any subdivision except during the following hours: Mondays through Fridays inclusive: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon), Sundays and Legal Holidays: none.. FROM JOE DEL Ai'VErS MEMO DATED 10.7 05 Option 1 Define heavy equipment as any motorized equipment not designed for over the road travel (with examples) and over the road vehicles with more than two axles and four tires. This would be anything that exceeds classification 3 in the FHWA Vehicle Classification. This would give clear direction to both the developer and the police department. This probably will not satisfy the developer because it would essentially stop all deliveries before 8:00 AM, but it certainly would be consistent and relatively easy to enforce. Option 2 Define what type of vehicle can be brought onto the site for deliveries and how those deliveries could be made. For instance the CPDC may consider the requirement for all. delivery vehicles to shut off their engines after arriving at the location for delivery. I don't know if this is a realistic expectation since some of the vehicles may need their engines running to unload the materials. In addition, there may be significant idling time while determining exactly where the material is to be unloaded, checking in with the construction office etc. Also, as mentioned above, there are those vehicles that could be considered both heavy equipment and delivery vehicles. Ifthis option were considered, a very detailed list of heavy equipment and delivery vehicles would need to be developed. Enforcement of this interpretation would likely be very difficult. I d,? 10 Memo To: Chris Reilly, Town Planner From: Joseph E. Delaney, Town Englnee Date: November 2, 2005 Re: Construction Hours and Deliveries - Interpretation of the Special Permit This issue has been raised by the Johnson Woods developer with respect to the Hours of Construction condition in the Special Permit. The condition states: Construction activity, deliveries and unnecessary noise by workers shall not take place off or on the site or in any building contained therein except during the following hours: Mondays through Fridays inclusive: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sundays and Legal Holidays: none; b. In addition, no heavy equipment shall be operated on, or brought to, the site except during the following hours: Mondays through Fridays inclusive: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon), Sundays and Legal Holidays: none. The police department has been.enforcing these regulations and has issued the developer tickets for violating these hours. The developer has asked for an official interpretation of these requirements. In particular, they are looking for a definition of heavy equipment and deliveries so that these requirements can be consistently followed and enforced. A quick search of the internet did not reveal any good definition of heavy equipment. However, I located a book (courtesy of Amazon.com) entitled "Heavy Equipment, Giant Machines that Crush, Cut, Dig, Dredge, Excavate, Grade, Haul, Pave, Pulverize, Pump, Push, Roll, Stack, Thresh and Transport Big Things." I think that is certainly a good starting point for our definition of heavy equipment. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) define trucks in several manners. Massachusetts defines a Commercial Vehicle as "any vehicle being used in the transportation of goods, wares or merchandise for commercial purposes" and. a Heavy Commercial • Page 1 6~ Vehicle as "any commercial vehicle of over two and one-half (2-1/2) ton capacity." ~he FHWA has 13 classifications of vehicles (see attached figure) of which classes 5 through 13 are.designated as heavy vehicles under the Massachusetts Standard. With respect to the definition of delivery, the following are the relevant definitions I have found: 1. The act of conveying or delivering. 2. Something delivered, as a shipment or package. 3. The act of transferring to another. The issue here arises not so much based on definitions, but on the intent of the Special Permit condition. It is my belief that the purpose behind establishing hours of construction is to protect abutters by attempting to limit construction related noise during the early morning and evening hours. As the weekday condition states, work can occur on the site between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, however, work that requires loud equipment (i.e., heavy equipment) cannot commence until 8:00 AM and must cease at 5:00 PM. Although deliveries and heavy equipment are differentiated in the permit, I am sure that there is little difference between an idling diesel delivery truck and an idling excavator to a direct abutter. If the intent of the permit condition is to limit noise to the abutters, the CPDC must consider this fact in its deliberations. As I mentioned at the meeting last night, there are certain delivery trucks that could also be considered heavy equipment. For example, a concrete truck is integral to the construction of building foundations while it is also a delivery vehicle. I would consider dump trucks working on the site heavy equipment, but they could also be considered delivery. vehicles if they were bringing a load of gravel to the site. These anomalies would tend to make some of the construction hours permit conditions unenforceable. As I see it, the CPDC has a couple of options to resolve this matter: Option 1 Define heavy equipment as any motorized equipment not designed for over the road travel (with examples) and over the road vehicles with more than two axles and four tires. This would be anything that exceeds classification 3 in the FHWA Vehicle Classification. This would give clear direction to both the developer and the police department. This probably will not satisfy the developer because it would essentially stop all deliveries before 8:00 AM, but it certainly would be consistent and relatively easy to enforce. Option 2 Define what type of vehicle can be brought onto the site for deliveries and how those deliveries could be made. For instance the CPDC may consider the requirement for all delivery vehicles to shut off their engines after arriving at the location for delivery. I don't know if this is a realistic expectation since some of the vehicles may need their engines running to unload the materials. In addition, there may be significant idling time while determining exactly where the material is to be unloaded, checking in with the construction office etc. Also, as mentioned above, there are those vehicles that could be considered both heavy equipment and delivery vehicles. If this option were considered, a very detailed list of heavy equipment and delivery vehicles would need to be developed. Enforcement of this interpretation would likely be very difficult. e Page 2 4ds FHWA VEHICLE CL*4SSIFICAAT'-O1MS guses alnelle Units 2 Cles'. 1 MotorcY J4. Two Azle, 6 Tire-Single Units 0 Loff! 9 12 Five Axle Single Trailers 3 'two Axis, 4 Tire Passenger 4~~- /WWWWWW' 1a Units 6 Three Axle Sing a 00 0010e'°1P"- le units 7 Fouror More Axle Sing tl 0 0 0 ~ 11 Six or More Axle Single Trailers 10 .O~ O fl~a~rafr~~_~ . Four or Less Axle. St gleTrailers Tom' O ~ . eMuiti-Trailers Ommmmm- Five Or Less Axi I , Seven or More Axle Multi-Trailers .i s f i y Town of Reading ` .16 Lowell Street h OReading, MA 01867-2686 ~ S~9r1NC~ . FAX: (781) 942.9071 Email: townmanager&l.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner . DATE: December 30, 2005 RE: January 3, 2006 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942.6643 4b) Attached is an email from the Chairman of the Planning Commission outlining issues that the CPDC would like to discuss with the Board of Selectmen. 4c) Attached is a copy of the proposed Bylaw requiring registration of solicitors that Town Counsel previously prepared. The Board wanted to try to seek public input prior to putting this matter on the Warrant. The Police Chief supports the proposed Bylaw. This is similar to a Bylaw in place in Wakefield, which has been approved by the Attorney General's Office and which seems to effectively.address the issue in Wakefield. 4d) Bylaw Regulating Hours of Construction - Through the :CPD.C, restrictions on hours of construction for subdivisions and site plans have been . established. The Police Department has been very cooperative in trying to enforce them, however, if the Police are going to enforce these matters, it needs to be in the form a General Bylaw rather than CPDC decisions. This will also help standardize the hours of construction. Attached is a copy of the Regulations from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. As in many things, the. "devil is'in the details." Attached is a memo from Joe Delaney outlining potential definitions. If the. Board would like to proceed with the Bylaw, we will take these concepts and mold them into a proposed Bylaw. 4e) Animal.._Control Bylaw. - We had previously reported to the Board of Selectmen on discussions we have had with experts in the field. We have given you the Springfield ordinance as a model.: As we have reviewed it with Town Counsel, the Health Service Administrator, and the Police Chief, the Springfield Bylaw appears to be overly complex. We did find the attached Bylaw from Wayland which, with modifications seems more to the point. The major issue that we understand the Board wants to address is the issue of addre~-~~ T_he W-aydand Bylaw appears to do that in a reasonable manner. TOWN OF READING;". Tq the Inhabitants oft-he, . Town of Reading: Please take notice that the, Board of Selectmen of the :Town; of Reading will hold public hear= ings on'-the following matters on Tuesday, January 3;:.2006 in the Seleetmen.'s Meeting Room, . 1`6 Lowell-Street, Reading, Massachusetts: • Proposed Bylaw Requiring Registration of Solicitors 9:00 P.M. Proposed„Bylaw ,regulating, Hours of Coritructiari; p. • Proposed Animal Control Bylaw .9:3o p.m. Copies, of the proposed bylaws are available in. the • of>:ice of the Town Manager for inspection. All interested., parties may appear in person, may submit their comments in writ.. . ing, or may email comments to townrnanaaer@ ci.readino. ma..us. By.order of -Peter 1. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 12/27 4.k-p % DRAFT Town of Reading General Bylaw - Section 5.6 ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW 5.6.1- Definitions As used in this By-Law, the following .words and terms have the following meanings: 5.6.1.1 ACO the Animal Control Officer. 5.6.1.2 Banishment An order that a vicious dog may no longer reside or visit in the Town of Wayland. 5.6.1.3 Destruction An order that a vicious dog be destroyed in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140 and Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals guidelines. 5.6.1.4 Effective voice control - To be under effective voice control, the dog must be within the keeper's sight and the keeper must be carrying a leash and dog must refrain from illegal activities. 5.6.1.5 Keeper Any person having charge of a dog within the Town of Wayland, including but not limited to the dog's owner, dog walkers, dog sitters, members of the dog owner's household or family. 5.6.1.6 Kennel Four or more dogs, six months of age or older, kept on a single property, whether for breeding, sale, training, hunting, companionship, or any other purpose. 5.6.1.7 Kennel license - A special license issued to a kennel, which allows payment of a single fee covering all dogs in the kennel; with the kennel license, the kennel owner receives a special kennel tag for each dog in the kennel. 5.6.1.8 License A dog's registration, evidenced by a tag issued annually by the Town Clerk to the owner of each dog residing in Wayland and worn by the dog securely fixed to its collar or harness. 5.6.1.9 License, transfer - The registration issued to a dog already licensed in another US jurisdiction, after the dog moves into the Town of Wayland. 5.6.1.10 License period annually, from January 1st through December 31st. 5.6.1.11 Muzzling Using a device that fits over a dog's mouth and prevents it from biting, but that does not cause any injury or interfere with the vision or respiration of the dog that wears it. 5.6.1.12 Nuisance dog - A dog that repeatedly violates Section 91-5 of this By-Law. 5.6.1.13 Permanent restraint - An order issued by the Board of Selectmen under Section, requiring a vicious dog's keeper to restrain it. 5.6.1.14 Restraint Limiting, restricting, or keeping a dog under control by means of a physical barrier (e.g., a leash, substantial chain or line, visible or invisible fence). 5.6.1.15 Running at large A dog is running at large if it is not on the private property of its keeper, or on private property with the express permission of that property's owner, or on a leash, or under effective voice control (i.e., within the keeper's sight and the keeper is carrying a leash). 5.6.1.16 Temporary restraint - An order issued by the DCO under Section 91-3.C.(5), requiring the dog's keeper to restrain a nuisance dog or suspected vicious dog for 30 days. 4 5.6.1.17 Vicious dog - A dog that, without provocation, bites a human being or kills or maims a domestic animal. 5.6.1.18 Any word or term defined in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 136A, and not otherwise defined here, is incorporated by reference. 5.6.2 VACCINATION, LICENSING, AND FEES 5.6.2.1 THREE OR FEWER DOGS. 5.6.2.1.1 License and vaccination requirements. All dogs six months and older, while residing in the Town of Wayland, must have a license. To obtain or renew the license, each dog owner must annually present proof of a current rabies vaccination. When a veterinarian determines that vaccination is inadvisable, the owner inay present a veterinarian's certificate exempting an old or sick dog from vaccination for a stated period of time. 5.6.2.1.2 New dogs. Within 30 days of acquiring a dog 6 months of age or older, each dog owner in Wayland must present proof of that dog's current rabies vaccination and obtain a license and dog tag from the Town Clerk. 5.6.2.1.3 New puppies. Within 6 months of a puppy being born, each dog owner in Wayland must present proof of that puppy's current rabies vaccination and obtain a license and dog tag from the Town Clerk. 5.6.2.1.4 New residents. A new resident who owns a dog 6 months of age or older must license it within 30 days after moving into Wayland. The Town Clerk will issue each dog a transfer license, upon the owner's surrender of a current license from another US jurisdiction and proof of current rabies vaccination. The transfer license is valid until the next regular licensing period. 5.6.2.1.5 Lost tags/replacement tags. Dog owners must replace a lost tag within three business days of the loss, by obtaining a replacement tag from the Town Clerk. 5.6.2.1.6 Tag exemptions for dog events and medical reasons. (1) A dog while actually participating in an official dog sporting or dog fancy event (if the event sponsors do not allow participants to wear tags) is exempt from the requirement that its license tag be affixed to its collar, provided its keeper has the tag at the event and available for inspection by the ACO. (2) When a veterinarian determines that a dog cannot wear a collar for medical reasons, the dog is exempt until it recovers from the requirement that its license tag be affixed to its collar, provided its keeper has the tag in his or her possession and available for inspection by the ACO. 5.6.2.1.7Annual renewal. Dog owners must renew each dog license annually. The annual licensing period runs from January 1 st through December 31 st. 5.6.2.1.8 License due date/late fee. The application form for obtaining, renewing, or transferring a license shall be distributed to each household no later than December 31st each year. Dog owners must return forms and fees to the Clerk by January 15th (or the first business day thereafter, if the 15th falls on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday). Any license renewed after this date is overdue, and the owner must pay a late fee in addition to the license renewal fee. The overdue license fee and the late fee may be added to the owner's tax bill or may be recovered through the imposition of a municipal charges lien on any property standing in the name of the dog owner, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 58. 5.6.2.1.9. License fees. The fees for licensing each dog are shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen. The fees shall differentiate between neutered or spayed dogs, and not neutered or q spayed dogs. The .fee for neutered or spayed dogs shall be greater than the fee for non- neutered or spayed dogs. : 5.6.2.2 FOUR OR MORE DOGS. 5.6.2.2.1 License and vaccination requirements. Anyone who owns or boards four or more dogs within the Town of Wayland must apply for and obtain a kennel license from the Town Clerk. (This requirement shall not apply to medical boarding by any licensed veterinarian practicing in the Town of Wayland.) To obtain or renew the license, the kennel licensee must present proof of current rabies vaccinations for each dog in the kennel older than six months. When it is off the kennel property, each dog in the kennel must wear a kennel tag, issued by the Town Clerk, affixed to its collar or harness. 5.6.2.2.2 New dogs and new puppies. The kennel licensee must report to the Town Clerk each new dog in the kennel within 30 days of its acquisition, show proof of current vaccination, and obtain a kennel tag for that dog. The kennel licensee must show proof of current vaccination and obtain a tag for,edch puppy when it reaches six months old. 5.6.2.2.3 Application process. Every applicant for a new kennel license must first obtain a special pen-nit from the Zoning Board of Appeals or other Zoning approval as needed by the Reading Zoning Bylaws. , The applicant may then submit an application to the Town Clerk on a form prescribed by the Clerk. 5.6.2.2.4. Inspection process. Before the Town Clerk can issue the kennel license, the Health Division must inspect the proposed kennel, file a report on the inspection, and favorably recommend that the kennel meets all the following requirements: (1) The location of the kennel is appropriate for housing multiple dogs. (2) The location of the kennel on the property will have no significant adverse effect on the peace and quiet or sanitary conditions of the neighborhood. (3) The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising dogs is no closer than 20 feet to any lot line. (4) The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising dogs is no closer than 50 feet to any existing dwelling on an abutting lot. (5) The kennel will be operating in a safe, sanitary, and humane condition. (6) Records of the numbers and identities of the dogs are properly kept. (7) The operation of the kennel will be consistent with the health and safety of the dogs and of the neighbors. 5.6.2.2.5 Periodic inspections. Before a kennel license is renewed, and at any time they believe it necessary, the ACO and or the Health Division may inspect any kennel. If the ACO or the Health Division determine that it is not being maintained in a safe, sanitary, and humane condition, or if the kennel records on the numbers and identities of the dogs are not properly kept, the ACO will report the violations to the Animal Control Appeals Committee (ACAC) for a hearing on whether to impose fines or revoke the kennel license. 5.6.2.2.6. Kennel review hearings. Within 7 business days after receiving the ACO's report the ACAC will notify all interested parties of a public hearing to be held within 14 days after the notice date. (1) Within 7 business days after the public hearing, the ACAC shall either dismiss the petition, revoke the kennel license, suspend the kennel license, or otherwise regulate the kennel. (2) Any person maintaining a kennel after the kennel license has been denied, revoked, or suspended will be subject to the penalties in Section 91-7 of this By-Law. 9-e 5% 5.6.2.2.7. Annual renewal. Each kennel licensee must renew the license annually, at the Town Clerk's Office. The annual licensing period runs from January 1 st to December 31 st. 5.6.2.2.8. License due date. Kennel license renewal forms will be sent to each licensed kennel, no later than December 1st each year. Kennel licensees must return forms and fees to the Town Clerk by January 15th (or the first business day thereafter, if the 15th falls on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday). Failure to pay on time will result in a late fee, due in addition to the license fee. The overdue license fee and the late fee may be added to the licensee's tax bill or may be recovered through the imposition of a municipal charges lien on any property standing in the name of the kennel licensee, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 58. 5.6.2.2.9 Fees. The fees for licensing each kennel shall be established by the Board of Selectmen. 5.6.2.2.10 Incorporation. The following provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140 are expressly incorporated herein: Section 137B-Sale or other delivery of unlicensed dog by kennel licensee; Section 137D-Licensee convicted of violation of statutes relating to offenses against animals; and Section 138A Importation of dogs and cats for commercial resale, etc. 5.6.3 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 5.6.3.1. Appointment. The Town Manager shall appoint an Animal Control Officer (ACO) under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Sections 151 and 151A to carry out the provisions of this By-Law and to perform such other duties and responsibilities as the Town Manager may determine. 5.6.3.2 Duties. The ACO's duties shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) By-Law enforcement.. (2) Explanation of By-Law violations. (3) Notification of Unlicensed dogs.. (4) Confinement of Dogs running at large. (5) Issuance of Temporary restraint orders. The ACO shall issue an order of temporary restraint to the keeper of any dog that is a nuisance or that is awaiting a decision under Section as to whether it is vicious. An order of temporary restraint is an order that the dog must be confined to its keeper's property when not on a 6-foot or shorter leash; muzzling will be at the ACO's discretion. It shall be in force for no more than 30 days unless the ACO renews it in writing for subsequent 30-day periods. The ACO shall rescind or stop renewing the order when, in the ACO's judgment, restraint is no longer required. The dog's keeper can petition the . Animal Control Appeals Committee (ACAC) under Section to rescind the order of temporary restraint. (a)Nuisance dog. A dog is a nuisance if it repeatedly violates any subsection of Section , particularly if it continues to chase motor vehicles, pedal vehicles, or animals carrying or drawing a person, or continues to damage property after its keeper has been fined for the dog running at large. (b)Awaiting a decision on a vicious dog hearing. The ACO must order a dog restrained and (when off the keeper's property) muzzled pending the outcome of a vicious dog hearing under Section (6) Issue an order of Confinement. The ACO shall make arrangements for the temporary housing of any dog who is to be confined under the provisions of this By-Law. The housing may be at local veterinary clinics, or at dog kennels within the Town or neighboring towns. (7) Complaint resolution. The ACO shall investigate all complaints arising within the Town pertaining to violations of this By-Law and try to mediate disputes between Town residents pertaining to the behavior of a dog maintained or located within 1A OF-- the Town. If the mediation fails, the ACO will decide on a solution and inform the dog owner and any resident that brought a complaint or problem to the ACO's attention. Any party aggrieved by or disagreeing with the ACO's decision may appeal that decision to the Animal Control Appeals Committee; the ACO shall attend the meetings of the ACAC on the matter. (8) Recordkeeping. The DCO shall keep accurate, detailed records of the confinement and disposition of all dogs held in custody and of all bite cases reported, and the results of investigations of the same. The DCO shall maintain a telephone log of all calls regarding dogs and submit a monthly report summarizing the log to the Board of Selectmen. 5.6.4 ANIMAL CONTROL APPEALS COMMITTEE (ACAC) 5.6.4.1 Composition of the ACAC. The Animal Control Appeals Committee is comprised of three Reading residents, none of whom can be employees of the Town, appointed to three-year overlapping teens by the Board of Selectmen. The ACAC will annually select a member to serve as the chair. At least one of the three members must be a dog owner. 5.6.4.2 Right to appeal. When the Animal Control Officer has investigated a complaint regarding a dog's behavior and has issued a finding or an order of temporary restraint with which either the dog's keeper or the complainant disagrees, then either party may appeal by sending a written request to the Town Clerk within 10 business days after issuance of the ACO's decision. Following the Clerk's receipt of a written appeal, the ACAC shall hold a public hearing on the appeal within 10 business days, at which the dog owner, the complainant, and the ACO must appear. 5.6.4.3. Findings and further appeals. The ACAC shall vote at the public hearing on whether to uphold, reverse, or modify the ACO's decision and shall mail its ruling to the dog owner, complainant, and ACO within three business days after the public hearing. 5.6.4.4 Hearings vicious dogs. The ACAC shall hold public hearings and make decisions on any vicious dog declaration under Section 5.6.5 CONDUCT OF DOGS 5.6.5.1 Endangering safety. No dog keeper shall allow the dog to bite, menace, or threaten, all without provocation, so as to endanger the safety of any person. This section is not meant to preclude a dog from acting as a watchdog on its keeper's property. 5.6.5.2. Disturbing the peace. No dog keeper shall allow the dog to disturb the peace of any neighborhood by malting excessive noise without provocation. Noise is excessive if it is uninterrupted barking, yelping, whining, or howling for a period of time exceeding 15 minutes. This section is not meant to preclude a dog from acting as a watchdog on its keeper's property. 5.6.5.3. Damaging property. No dog keeper shall allow the dog to damage public or private property or realty. 5.6.5.4 Running at large. When not on the private property of its steeper, or on private property with the express permission of that property's owner, a dog must be on a leash or under effective voice control in locations noted below. To be under effective voice control, the dog must be within the keeper's sight and the keeper must be carrying a leash. (1) Voice control (in place of leash control) allowed. A dog may be under voice control when within the Town Forest or on Conservation lands.. (2) Public gatherings and municipal buildings-leash control only. A dog may be at any public gathering not otherwise specified in this By-Law only if it is on a 6-foot or shorter leash and dog must refrain from illegal activities. (3) School grounds-dogs not allowed during school/leash control only at other times. Unless the school principal gives permission in advance, no dog may be on school grounds from 30 minutes before classes begin until 30 minutes after classes end. At all other times, the dog may be on school grounds only if it is on a 6-foot or shorter leash. A dog is not violating this prohibition if it remains within a vehicle. (4) Exception for assistance dogs (service dogs). Section 5.6.5.4 does not apply to any properly trained assistance dog or service dog while performing its duties. 5.6.5.5 Chasing. No dog keeper shall allow the dog to chase a person, motor-powered vehicle, human- powered vehicle, or animal drawing or carrying a person. 5.6.5.6 Dog litter. Every dog keeper is responsible for expeditiously removing any dog feces the dog deposits anywhere except on its keeper's private property, on other private property with the property owner's permission,. This provision does not apply to any assistance dog or service dog while it is performing its duties. 5.6.6 VICIOUS DOGS 5.6.6.1 Declaring a dog vicious. Any dog that, without provocation, bites a human being or kills or maims a domestic animal may be declared vicious by the ACAC. An exception may be made for a puppy that draws blood, or for a dog that attacks or bites an unaccompanied domestic animal on the dog keeper's property. 5.6.6.2. Procedure for declaring a vicious dog. Upon the written complaint of the ACO, any other public safety agent, or any individual, the Animal Control Appeals Committee (ACAC) shall hold a public hearing, after which it will determine whether it should declare a dog vicious and, if so declared, what remedy is appropriate. 5.6.6.3 Exceptions. A dog shall not be declared vicious if the ACAC determines any of the following: (1) The person's skin was not broken. (2) The person who was bitten was willfully trespassing, committing a crime, or attempting to commit a crime on the premises occupied by the dog's keeper. (3) The dog was being teased, tormented, abused, or assaulted by the injured person or animal prior to attacking or biting. (4) The dog was protecting or defending a human being in its immediate vicinity from attack or assault. 5.6.6.4 Remedies. Upon its finding that the dog is vicious, the ACAC shall order one of the following remedies: pennanent restraint; banishment; or destruction in accordance with MSPCA guidelines. (1) Permanent restraint order is an order that the dog must at all times while on its keeper's property be kept within the keeper's house or a secure enclosure ; whenever the dog leaves its keeper's property, it must be muzzled and restrained on a lead no longer than 6 feet or confined in an escape-proof enclosure. The secure enclosure shall be a minimum of 5 feet wide, 10 feet long, and 5 feet in height, with a horizontal top covering the entire enclosure; shall be constructed of not less than 9 gauge chain link fencing; the floor shall be not less than 3 inches of poured concrete; with the bottom edge of fencing embedded in the concrete; shall be posted with a clearly visible warning sign including a warning symbol; must contain and provide protection from the elements; and shall co L4 mplly~ J'~'" with all applicable building codes and with the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Reading. In addition, the keeper of the dog shall annually provide proof to the Town Clerk of a liability insurance policy in of at least one hundred thousand dollars for the benefit of the public safety. (2) Banishment is an order that a vicious dog may no longer reside or visit in the Town of Wayland. (A vicious dog that is confined to a vehicle while passing through Reading is not "visiting" and therefore is not in violation of the order of banishment.) (3) Destruction is an order that the dog be destroyed in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140 and Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals guidelines. 5.6.7 PENALTIES 5.6.7.1 Fines. Any .dog keeper who maintains a kennel after the kennel license has been denied, revoked, or suspended, or who fails to obtain a kennel license; and any dog keeper who fails to comply with Section CONDUCT oFDoGs shall be subject to penalties as determined by the Animal Control Appeals Committee, not exceeding $300 per day for every day of the violation.: 5.6.7.2 Reimbursement of costs. If the Animal Control Officer confines a dog, the dog's keeper must reimburse the Town of Reading for any expenses incurred in boarding that dog. If the dog has not been licensed, the keeper must obtain a license and pay any applicable late fee before the dog can be released. 5.6.7.3 Penalties for violating restraint orders. The ACAC shall determine a schedule of penalties not exceeding $300 for each and every violation of restraint orders. 5.6.8 MISCELLANY 5.6.8.1 Non-criminal disposition of violations. The ACO may, as an alternative to initiating criminal proceedings, initiate and pursue proceedings for the noncriminal disposition of any violation of this By-Law, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D, to the extent of the specific penalty provided therefor. 5.6.8.2 Incorporation of state law. The provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Sections 136A through 156 and 158 through 174D, inclusive, as maybe amended from time to time and except as modified herein, are hereby incorporated into this By-Law. 5.6.8.3. Severability. The invalidity of one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs; sentences, clauses, or provisions of this By-Law shall not invalidate or impair any other part of this By- Law nor invalidate the By-Law as a whole. 4 9,q Reading, Massachusetts $7,408,000 Bond Anticipation Notes Sale Date: Dated Date: Delivery Date: Due Date: Days Per Year Day Count 12/21i2005 115/2006 1/5/2006 9/19/2006 360 254 Bidder Eastern Bank Banc of America . First Southwest Co. Parker/ Hunter (Award Totals First Southwest Company FA: Peter Frazier Fi P5 SOCTHWEST COMPANlY Coupon Net Prorata Prorata Reoffering Principal Rate Premium Interest Interest NIC Premium Interest Award Yield $7,408,000 4.50% $60,264.49 $235,204.00 $174,939.51 3.34700/6) $60,264.49 $235,204.00 $7,408,000 $7,408,000 4.50% $59,271.00 $235,204.00 $175,933.00 3.3660% $7,408,000 4.50% $57,115.68 $235,204.00 $178,088.32 3.4072% $7,408,000 4.50% $55,560.00 $235,204.00 $179,644.00 3.4370% $60,264.49 $235,204.00 $7,408,000 j Weighted Average Net Interest Cost: 3.3470% 12121/2005 19076_1.XLS Reading, Massachusetts $7,408,000 Bond Anticipation Notes MUNICIPAL PURPOSE LOAN Sale Date: 1212112005 Dated Date: 11512006 Delivery Date: 11512006 Due Date: 911912006 Vote Article Amount Pu ose Date(s), Reference Number Authorized Sunset Rock School 1113/2003 7(3) 6 $2,500,000 Water Mains 11/812004 8(5) 11 $575,000 Sunset Rock School 1118/1999 7(3) 14 $8,466,000 Water Mains 4/22/2002 8(5) 11 $1,000,000 Water Treatment 11/13/2003 8(4) 11 $1,500,000 Water Mains Birch Meadow 11/13/2003 8(6) 13 $487,000 Water Mains 11/8/2004 8(5) 12 $325,000 Barrows School 12/10/1998 7(3) 5 $6,585,000 `Totals $21,438,000 ' Premium associated with exempt debt. First Southwest Company FA: Peter Frazier Renewal New Total Original Previous Bonds and This This This Balance Issue Prorata Prorate Issues Pavdowns Issue Issue Issue Unissued Date Interest Premium $2,500,000 $1,712,735 $787,265 $0 $787,265 $0 118/2004 $24,995.66 $6,404.44 $575,000 $0 $575,000 $0 $575,000 $0 5/25/2005 $18,256.25 $4 677.66 ' $8,466,000 $7,943,864 $522,136 $0 $522,136 $0 6/1/2000 $16,577.82 , $4 247.61 ' $680,000 $290,000 $510,000 $0 $510,000 $200,000 1/9/2003 $16,192.50 , $4 148 88 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 $500,000 $0 5/25/2005 $15,875.00 , . $4 067.53 $450,000 $0 $487,000 $0 $487,000 $0 11812004 $15,462.25 , $3,961.77 ' $325,000 $0 $325,000 $0 $325,000 $0 5/25/2005 $10,318.75 $2 643 89 $3,700,981 $2,883,151 $3,700,981 $618 $3,701,599 $250 61112000 $117,525.77 , . $30,112.71 $18,196,981 $13,829,750 $7,407,382 $618 $7,408,000 $200,250 $235,204.00 $60,264.491 12/2112005 19076 1.XLS Board of Selectmen Meeting November 22, 2005 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 zip by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard Schubert, Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheuu, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleiklier, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Janice Jones, Donlan Barnes, John and Ben Ward, Charleen Smotiycz, Scott and Sheila Tully, Lauren Cadagan, Maria Higgins, Bob Lynch, Jim Queeney, Sandra Fay, Jen Laconti, Jim Steenbriggen, Ellen Emmons, Susan Young, Pristine Shiverick, Charlotte Harland, Gloria Hulse, Ron D'Addario, Gina Snyder, Fire Fighter Bob Beek, Phil Rushworth. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison .Reports and Continents - Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he would like legal counsel at the December 6th meeting regarding the traffic study. He would also like a briefing on the process, what responsibility the Board of Selectmen have, and the role of the other Boards. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert agreed, and Chairman Camille Anthony suggested a site visit. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked about a follow up meeting regarding substance abuse. The Town Manager noted that he met with Camille Anthony, Pat Schettim and Rick Schubert last week, and lie will get an outline to the Selectmen next week. The Town Manager indicated that a facilitator is needed for the event. Selectman Joseph Duffy noted that the RMLD is selling certificates for the Good Neighbor Fund and that makes a good gift. He also noted that the RMLD is transferring $1,700,000 in operating cash to the fuel reserve to help offset the costs this Winter. Chairman Camille Anthony amiounced that the next Selectmen's office hours will be December 6th at 6:30 p.m. She asked if any staff were going to the VHB Seminar. She noted that Readingopoly was on sale. She suggested that, the Board write a letter to the Town Moderator regarding behavior at Town Meeting. The consensus of the Board was to draft a letter for the Town Moderator. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: e He attended the Chamber of Commerce Event - Keith Hurley was named Police Officer of the Year and Sean. Devlin was named Fire Fighter of the Year. Art Triglione from the Mission of Deeds was named Citizen of the Year. ♦ The Adopt-A-Family Program took place today and 55 families were helped. Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 22. 2005 - Page 2 The Action Status Report is not updated for tonight because of the amount of time being spent on Verizon. ♦ The Compost Center closes December 1st. o The Financial Fortiium is scheduled for December 7th. ♦ Shop the Block is on December 1 st. ♦ The Town is receiving a grant for $16,000 for land acquisition. s Mr. Nelson passed away and his children want to sell a portion of his land (wetland) to the Town. ♦ He attended the Wood End PTO meeting last week. Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation Resolution - Particination in the Cities for Climate Protection Camnaim - A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to approve the Resolution for participation in the Cities for Climate Protection CampaiLyn was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Personnel and Appointments Audit Committee - Chainnan Camille Anthony noted that she knows both candidates so there was no need to bring them back for second interviews. Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the followine names into nomination for one position on the Audit Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2006: Stephen Herrick and Robert Prince. Mr. Herrick received three votes and Mr. Prince received two and Mr., Herrick was appointed. Discussion/Action Items Toys for Tots Presentation - Fire Fighter Bob Beek was present and reviewed the Toys for Tots Program. Chairman Camille Anthony asked if the Marines use volmiteers, and Bob Beck indicated that they do, and they are also looking for a new location. Phil Rushworth asked what ages to buy for, and Bob Beck indicated that they need infants and older children toys. Review Action Status Report - This will be taken up at a later meeting. Continued Hearing - 4 Wav Stop - Mt. Vernon and Bancroft, and No Parking east side of Bancroft from Mt. Vernon to Woburn - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the intent is to make a four way stop and no parking on the east side of Bancroft Avenue. Dorman Barnes of 11 Bancroft Avenue noted that she was in favor of a four way stop and no parking on the east side of Bancroft. She also noted that if a four way stop is not approved, perhaps a three way stop that would stop traffic southbound at Bancroft because it is difficult to get traction in the snow going northbound. Jun Queeney of 28 Mt. Vernon Street indicated that he lives at the comer of Mt. Vernon and Bancroft Avenue. He noted that traffic has increased on Bancroft since Chute Street was made one way. He feels that no parking is good and only a two way stop is needed. A four way stop a Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 22. 2005 - Page 3 would add pollution and noise. He indicated that Chute Street needs to become a two way street again. Sandra Fay of 33 Mt. Vernon Street noted that she is in favor of a four way stop, and she would like to see the "No Parking to Conger" enforced. She also noted that there has been an increase in traffic since Chute Street was made one way. Janice Jones of 22 Mt. Vernon Street noted that she is in favor of no parking. The four way stop would slow people down going south but would be a problem going north in the Winter. She also noted that the no parking within 20 feet of a comer is being ignored. She suggested that curbing would be nice. Jell Laconti noted that she is not in favor of a four way stop, and asked if the Parking Officer has been in the neighborhood. The Town Manager noted that the no parking here to comer will be enforced and signs put up. Mr. Queeney indicated that he does not want a sign put in front of his house. The Town Manager indicated that it would be put on the utility pole. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Selectmen need to deal with parking issues in the Downtown area. They need to look at the traffic pattern for the entire area. Chairman Camille Anthony suggested looking at the trick routes and do a whole evaluation. Jance Jones noted that the flashing light has slowed down traffic at High Street and Middlesex Avenue. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to close the hearing on parking regulations on Mt. Vernon and Bancroft Avenue was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding stop on Mt. Vernon eastbound and westbound at Bancroft Avenue was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to .amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding: No parking, standing or stopping on the east side of Bancroft Avenue from Mt. Vernon to Woburn was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - StoD Intersection - Louanis at Avalon and Avalon NB at Louanis - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the Board of Selectmen had previously discussed this matter, and indicated an interested in holding a hearing. 5a3' Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 22. 2005 - Page 4 Charleen Smartridge of 51 Avalon Road noted that the people in the neighborhood know what is needed. She indicated that a stop sign is a pause for thought, and there is a need to preserve the safety in the neighborhood. Scott Tully of 52 Avalon Road noted that the map is misleading. With the revitalization of the Woburn Mall and now Archstone, the Selectmen need to look at the big picture. He also noted that people are looking for short cuts from Wilmington. A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to close the hearing on a stop intersection on Louanis at Avalon and Avalon northbound at Louanis was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding: Stop on Louanis eastbound at Avalon and stop on Avalon northbound at Louanis was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - No Parking north side of Edgemont Road between Stewart and West Streets: and/or One Wav on Edgemont Road southbotiuld from Stewart to West Street - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that neighbors have had accidents - it is difficult with parking on both sides, and there is not enough onsite parking for staff at the school. He also noted that there is an e-mail from Police Chief Jim Cornier who suggests making it a one way with parking on both sides. There is an e-mail from resident Susan Larosa who does not want one way. The cause of the issue is width of the street. Jim Steenbruggen of 29 Edgemont Avenue noted that there is no place to park on the street. People park in front of his driveway. He feels one way seven days per week is useless because there is no traffic on the weekends. He suggested putting in diagonal parking and noted that people park in front of his house until 9:00 p.m. Salem State College uses the school at night. Employee parking is a problem. Teachers park in the back 30 spaces, and people drop off their children anywhere. Ellen Emmons noted that cars will park on Stewart Road if displaced off of Edgemont Avenue. She suggested making more parking onsite. Susan Young of 4 Edgemont Avenue noted that she had concerns about malting it one way seven days per week. She has a great deal of trouble getting out of her driveway with parking on both sides. Crosswalks are being parked on. She suggested doing lined panting spaces and enforce how far people park from the curb. Kristine Shiverick of 18 Shelby Drive noted that she got into an accident on Edgemont Avenue because there was not enough room to get by. Bob Lynch of 24 Shelby Road suggested making the left hand side No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. He indicated that staff could park on Shelby Road, just put a pathway in. He is not in favor of one way. q Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 22, 2005 - Page 5 Charlotte Harland noted that two cars cannot pass on Edgemont Avenue with parking on both sides. The consensus of the Board was to work with the School Department regarding parking. A motion by Duffy seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing on amending the traffic regulations on Edgemont Avenue was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding: No parking south side of Edeemont Avenue between Stewart and West Streets was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Heavv Vehicle Exclusion on "Original" Sanborn Lane - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that Sanborn Lane from Lilah to Roma is narrow and not built to Town standard. The plan is to exclude anything over 2%2 tons. He met with Sidney Chabane and Gloria Hulse and carne to a concensus. The hearing notice was sent out to many people. Gloria Hulse handed a petition to the Selectmen asking for heavy vehicle exclusion. They want "No through Tricking" sign instead of heavy vehicle exclusion. She indicated that the tricks are deteriorating their road. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing on a heavy vehicle exclusion on "Original" Sanborn Lane was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding to Appendix A-16: "Heavv and Commercial Vehicles Excluded:" "Oriainai" Sanborn Lane from Lilah Lane to Roma Lane by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Parking Regulations on cul-de-sac - No narking, stopping, standing from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mondav-Fridav, Roma Lane and Sunset Rock Lane - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that this will just extend the parking regulations down the whole street. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding: No parking, stoDvina, standing from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,, Mondav-Fridav on the entire cul-de-sac on Roma Lane: and no parking, stopping, standing from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mondav-Fridav on the entire cul-de-sac on Sunset Rock Lane was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing - Establish Advisorv Committee on Cities for Climate Change Protection -The Secretary read the hearing notice. r6,5 Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 22. 2005 - Page 6 The Town Manager noted that this will be a five member advisory committee who will advise on policy and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. Ron D'Addario noted that the policy is very good. He also noted that Reading is borderline in some areas for wind generation and solar power. Gina Snyder asked if there will be liaison type positions, and the Town Manager indicated that there would not. Ron D'Addario indicated that he would like to have someone from the Light Department. Perhaps the Light Department will help fluid. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova to close the hearing establishing the Advisorv Committee on Cities for Climate Change Protection was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to approve the policv establishing the Advisorv Committee on Cities for Climate Change Protection. as amended, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Liquor License Renewals - The Town Manager noted there has been a change in the process. The Fire Department and Building Inspector are required to inspect all liquor establislunents, and the Board of Selectmen must sign a form indicating that this has been done. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen approve the All Alcoholic Club Liauor Licenses for: ♦ Reading Overseas Veterans. Inc. d/b/a Reading Overseas Veterans. 575 Main Street ♦ Meadow Brook Golf Corp. d/b/a Meadow Brook Golf Club. 292 Grove Street ♦ Home Building Corp. d/b/a Knights of Columbus. 11 Sanborn Street ♦ Reading Veterans' Association. Inc. d/b/a American Legion Post 62.37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31. 2006 subiect to the following conditions: All Bvlaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Busa's Reading Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Busa's Reading Liquors, 345 Main Street ♦ Athens Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Square Liquors, 11 High Street ♦ Jai Vaishnodevi & Chirag, Inc. d/b/a North Side Liquors, 1349 Main Street ♦ Ramos, Inc. d/b/a The Wine Shoo of Reading, 676 Main Street ♦ Atlantic Food Mart, Inc. d/b/a Atlantic Food Mart, 30 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31. 2006 subiect to the following conditions: All Bvlaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. ,5 a1 Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 22, 2005 - Page 7 A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen approve the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Mandarin Reading, Inc. d/b/a Mandarin Reading Restaurant, 296 Salem Street ♦ Mecom, Inc. d/b/a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street ♦ Harrow's Poultrv Products, Inc. d/b/a/ Harrow's, 126 Main Street ♦ Emperor's Choice Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Emperor's Choice Restaurant, 530 Main Street e CAC Foods, Inc. d/b/a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street ♦ Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive ♦ Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Grill, 48 Walkers Brook Drive for a term expiring December 31, 2006 subject to the following conditions: All Bvlaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen approve the Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Savorv Tastes Inc. d/b/a Savorv Tastes Cafe, 601 Main Street ♦ Colombo's Pizza & Cafe, 2 Brande Court for a term expiring December 31, 2006 subject to the following conditions: All Bvlaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Town Manager's Evaluation - The Town Manager suggested that the Selectmen set up a committee to set up a system and do his evaluation by the end of the year. Chairman Camille Anthony and. Selectman James Bonazoli volunteered to serve on the committee. The Town Manager suggested distributing the form on December 20, 2005 and have them back by January 10, 2006. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of October 18, 2005 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of October 25, 2005 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova to approve the Executive Session Minutes of October 25, 2005 was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. f Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 22, 2005 - Pate 8 A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meetine of November 22, 2005 at 10:20 p.m. was anuroved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 5°"g Board of Selectmen Meeting November 29, 2005 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 zip by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard Schubert, Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, DPW Director Ted Mch-itire, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikiier, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Tom Gardiner, Dan Howland, Gina. Snyder, David Craven, Will Finch, David Tuttle, Stephen Crook, Steve Oston, Rich Moore, Steve Lewis, T. J. Ryan, Jolu1 Wood, Jamie Maugh. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Connnents - Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he received a phone call from the Reading Technology Foundation regarding not being allowed to put a sign on the Conurion. She was upset that people weren't notified regarding the restrictions. The Town Manager indicated that many people have been turned down and all are important. Selectman Tafoya also noted that on the same night as Town Meeting, the TV show "Chronicle" did a special on lifestyle shopping plaza, and a conunent was made that the next one is coming to Reading. He wants the residents to Imow that the process hasn't even started yet. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that he met with Jordan's today and the consultants are dueling. Tom Lemons will work with Dickinson regarding the parking lot lights, and the facade lights will be looked at by our plan review people. He also noted that Jordan's took great offense to the article in the Globe because they felt it wasn't factual. Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the parking lot lights are Dickinson's responsibility, and Jordan's needs to work on the facade. She also noted that Ed Shaw thought the neighbors were fine. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that Ed Shaw had 10 action items that he completed. Selectman Joseph Duffy expressed his sympathy for Nathan White who passed away. He also noted that the speed limit should be posted on Sumner Avenue and should be lower than 30 mph. Discussion/Action Items Water Sunply Discussion - The Town Manager noted that the Board had discussion regarding buying all water from the MWRA, or building a new Water Treatment Plant and choosing a site. He also noted that the Board needs to agree on a process to make a decision. Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 29, 2005 - Page 2 Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur noted that the important factors need to be ranked and a timeframe needs to be set. He also noted that MWRA is willing to come in and make a presentation. He has reviewed the stakeholders in the process. The Town Manager noted that Selectman Ben Tafoya and DPW Director Ted McIntire met with Joe Favalaro regarding MWRA water and sewer rates. He indicated that they have significant debt load because of the new Water Treatment Plant. They also have siu-plus capacity. Selectman Tafoya noted that the MWRA should come in and meet with the Selectmen. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that Meadow Brook has their own authorization to withdraw water. He asked about uses for the land if we do go with fiill MWRA and also staff. The Town Manager noted that he would refer the issue of the land over to the Town Forest Committee. He also noted that he spoke with the staff last week, and they could move into the water meter program. The Assistant Town Manager reviewed the factors to be considered including availability of clean and safe drinking water, water supplied in an environmentally appropriate mamler, and water supplied at the lowest cost. Chairman Camille Anthony asked what quantity of water other communities have gotten from the DEP. John Wood noted that everyone is allowed to use water if they want to use more, then they need a permit. Ted McIntire noted that there are restrictions in the Summer. The Assistant Town Manager noted that an alternative land use and alternative Compost Center site need to be determined for the old Water Treatment Plant. The Town Manager noted that the alternative land use would be for open space and recreational uses. The Assistant Town. Manager noted that we know the exact cost of a partial buy in. The fiill buy in has increased from $10 million to $11 million. The $900,000 demolition costs occurs in year six of the full MWRA option, previously it was paid during the first three years. The Assistant Town Manager noted that with the new Water Treatment Plant and partial MWRA option, we would have to use fill MWRA for three years while we are building. If we go with the fill MWRA option, we have capital needs to be done until the hook up takes place. Richard Moore noted that the option of not buying MWRA. while building is not shown. Chairman Camille Anthony noted that it would be beneficial to see that. The Assistant Town Manager noted that historically the MWRA has had an average increase of 15% over the past six years - 6.6% is their forecast. They have used their reserve faild heavily and will run out in two years. The Town Manager noted that the MWRA rates are driven by debt structin-e. We are vuhnerable to increased electric rates and increased chemical costs. ky 5 Board of Selectmen MeetiiiQ - November 29, 2005 - Page 3 Ted McIntire noted that the maximum contaminant level went from 100 to 80 and we met that guideline. We have a new contaminant and will need to make a change soon. If we go back to ammonia, we might be okay; if we go to potassium permanganate, it will cost $100,000. Ted McIntire noted that to build a new plant, it will take 10 weeks to design, 10 weeks for bidding, and then two weeks to review bids. The Town Manager noted that we need an additional $340,000 to get through the bidding project. John Wood noted that the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee recommends to build a new Water Treatment Plant and to supplement with MWRA. They do not recommend buying 100% MWRA. He also noted that the legislator states that if we have a viable source of water, we can't buy 100% MWRA. Mr. Wood noted that towns in the southern part of the State want MWRA - the Quabbin Reservoir people want to protect their supply. He also noted that we need to have control over our own Water Treatment Plant and rates. The existing Water Treatment Plant location is the most costly. The former compost site is a clean area. The existing compost site will include the expense of curbside pick up. The WSSWMAC voted the former compost site as the location. He noted that MWRA water rates have historically increased faster than Reading rates. Additional Information/Follow UD - Chairman Camille Anthony requested that the MWRA, DEP and WRC come in before the Board. The Town Manager indicated that we need to know the DEP's position on 100% MWRA, and their position on the re-registration and timeframe. We also need to laiow the MWRA's position on selling more water. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked for a fitll report on the status of the Water Treatment Plant. Ted McIntire noted that he has developed a five year capital plan. Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the community was told we had safe water act problems. Peter Tassi noted that if ammonia goes back on line, then we will have yellow water. He also noted that staff works diligently to get the safest water out to the public. Gail Wood noted that the water is always safe. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert asked if we go to 100% MWRA, can we keep our registration. The Town Manager noted that is a question for DEP. Will Finch noted that conforming to the drinking water standards is a problem for us, and we have to keep updating the plant. He asked how important it is to have local control, and noted that he trusts the larger oversight. A resident from 22 B Street noted that he is against restrictions and wants to turn on his hose. The Town Manager noted that regardless of which decision we make, there will still be restrictions. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if we build at the current Compost Center, do we need DEP approval. 5 ~3- Board of Selectmen Meeting - November 29. 2005 - Page 4 Water Treatment Plant employee Tom Gardiner noted that Reading's water is already better than the MWRA. Dave Tuttle of 27 Heather Drive noted that there is an ongoing rate and regulatory risk with the MWRA. The Town currently has more stringent regulations than the MWRA. He feels that it will be folly to give up our own water supply. Gina Snyder of 11 Jadem Terrace noted that you can get more biological contaminants in ground water and the rules are getting more and more stringent. She also noted that the MWRA does not filter. Jamie Maugh asked if the Board has considered hiring a consultant seeing how this is a $200 million decision. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the decision is more philosophical than cost. The Board decided to have the MWRA in on December 13th instead of having their Forum. The Town Manager will schedule the DEP and WRC for some time in the near future. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to adiourn the meetinLy of November 29, 2005 at 10:00 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfiilly submitted, Secretary 5 Jq a 12/16/2005 FRI 09:10 FAX 617 722 2390 HOUSE GOP LEADER'S Massachusetts Department of Revenue Division of Local Services Alan LeBovidge, commissioner Uorara u. rjerry, uoputy Commissioner The Honorable Bradley H. Jones, Jr. House Minority Leader State House, Room 124 Boston, MA 02133-2054 Dear Representative Jones: OFF 2001 I&JU 5 LC Pd December 7, 2005 11.j E3 v, r~ rr7 0- Re: Stormwater Management Fee Our File Into. 2005-455 wv Your letter to Larry Modestow of our Rulings and Regulations- Bureau has been forwarded to me for response. You asked whether a stormwater management charge proposed in the town of Reading would be a fee, j Generally speaking, storm or surface drainage has long been considered part of the municipal sewerage system, (see G.L. c. 83 §§1 and 5, c. 44 §7(1)), the expenses of which may be defrayed by special assessments (betterments) and user charges (fees). Stormwater drainage facilities benefit property owners by preventing flooding of their parcels and of public ways giving access to their parcels, and by helping to protect public and private water supplies from contamination due to flooding. These benefits are analogous to the benefits of a sanitary sewer system, and therefore, there seems to be no reason why the town could not impose user charges to defray system operating, maintenance and capital costs. It could also probably recover construction costs to improve drainage or create separate surface sewer facilities through betterments assessed against all current and potential beneficiaries of the infrastructure. G.L. c. 83 §§14 and 15. If there were doubts about the ability of Reading or other municipalities to charge user fees for stormwater facilities, it seems to us that the legislature resolved them by the recent amendments to G.L. c. 83 §16, which authorizes sewer user fees. See c. 149 §§139-140 of the Acts of 2004. As amended, the statute now also expressly authorizes municipalities to charge user fees for stormwater facilities. We cannot say definitively, but to the extent the proposed charges are consistent with G.L. C. 83 C16, they would appear to be fees. We hope this information proves helpful. KC/CH Very truly ours, Kathleen Colleary, Chief Property Tax Bureau Post Office Box 9569, Boston, MA 02114-9569, Tel: 697-626.2300, Fax: 697.626.2330 q (k ."(CAt, December 17, 2005 To the Editor: cc: Board of Selectmen, Town of Reading I am incredulous at the shortsightedness of those planning the future of our hometown, Reading. r1l On one hand, we have been confronting the issue of the 93-128 "over- trafficked" interchange and ways to remedy it, yet we are contemplating adding myriads more vehicles just one exit away. Does this make any sensR How can we consider solutions to one and not consider the impact of the other? Failure to include both in the construct will likely make any 93-128:x: plan virtually obsolete from the outset. This would be the height of folly. :FF I also wish to reinforce the impact of the West Street construction and the8. traffic congestion which will surely ensue once the apartments are occupied. Will we witness the same on Rt. 28 and South Street, vis a vis the proposed Park Square? I can even envision being trapped between those boundary streets due to gridlock during peak driving hours. And what of emergency vehicles? How will they be able to respond in a timely fashion when caught in a traffic morass? It is most distressing to see our town become overly congested due to over- retailing. How can we count on increased tax revenue from a Park Square when the SAME STORES exist 15 to 20 minutes away, in either direction, in Burlington and Peabody? Could they really succeed when they are counting on the same customer base? I chose to live in Reading because of its character. Park Square as proposed will add no value to the residents of Reading, and worse, will likely only erode our community. I urge the town planners to consider the "true" cost of such a project at the expense of any tax revenue. Sincerely, Ilene J. B' stein 80 Haystack Rd. 781-944-4294 L, I C W Timothy P. Cahill Katherine P. Craven Chairman, State Treasurer Executive Director lr3 November 11, 2005 C-11 Superintendent Patrick Schettini Reading Public Schools- 82 Oakland Road E5 Reading, MA 018`677 , .C/e %A Dear Su ttini, I am excited to be able to inform you that the Massachusetts School Building Authority is embarking upon the Needs Survey, as required by our enabling statute, to gather preliminary facilities information for every locally-owned school facility in the Commonwealth. As I have mentioned at various gatherings of the Superintendents' Association over the past few months, the Authority's Needs Survey for each public, K-12 instructional facility in the Commonwealth, will be conducted over the course of the next few months. The Needs Survey will identify baseline facility information and the general condition of each school facility. The Authority has procured, at our cost, DeJONG Inc., an educational planning firm, to assist in this undertaking. The results of this Needs Survey will be instrumental for the Authority's 7-member Board of Directors to determine which facilities will receive funding when the moratorium on acceptance of new applications ends on July 1, 2007. The Board's ability to compare applications for the new program will be based, in part, on the results of this survey. Failure to participate in the Authority's Needs Survey may seriously jeopardize the Authority's ability to assess the need for and qualification for funding of projects in your district. The data collection for the Needs Survey will occur in two phases. Phase I is the on-site data collection, during which a data collector will visit the district, gather and verify baseline information such as number of buildings, square footage, and number of classrooms, and answer any questions you may have. The data collector will request from you a summary of any current educational facilities master plan that your district may already have in effect. In addition, during Phase I we will be touring each facility to conduct a general building condition analysis. The project coordinator for your planning region will be contacting you soon to arrange a time to visit your district. Once you and DeJONG have agreed upon a date for the facilities tour, please notify each school's principal that the DeJONG team will be coming in order to minimize confusion at the individual schools. Phase II is a web-based questionnaire that allows you the opportunity to validate your district information collected by the data collector. This will occur shortly after the on-site data collection. After we have compiled all of the data from the on-site visit in a database, we will email you a link to view and validate the data. ~c 3 Center Plaza, Suite 430 • Boston, MA 02108 • Phone: 617-720-4466 9 Fax: 617-720-5260 In preparation for the on-site data collection, please begin gathering the information listed on the attached District Information Checklist. We will collect this information during the on-site data collection visit. Preparing this data in advance of the scheduled visit will greatly enhance the efficiency of the data collection phase and will enable the Authority to gain a better understanding of your district's educational facilities. Your project coordinator will be contacting you to arrange the details of this visit. Please feel flee to contact your project coordinator, Adan Rodriguez at 617-828-0231 if you have any questions about the Needs Survey. Our website will have details regarding this Needs Survey process, as well as the website for the Superintendents' Association. As always, if you have any questions unrelated to the Needs Survey, please call me at 617-720-4466. We look forward to working with you and the Reading Public Schools in successfully completing the Needs Survey. Thank you in advance for your participation in this essential data-gathering effort. Sincerely, O&~~ i, Katherine P. Craven Executive Director Massachusetts School Building Authority Enclosures Cc: Town Manager Peter Hech nbleikner Chairman Richard Schubert Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Representative Patrick M. Natale Senator Richard R. Tisei gGV Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-6616 Fax (781) 942-9071 fEnk&i.reading.ma.us December 19, 2005 Mr. Robert Spadafora, Chairman Reading School Committee 82 Oakland Road Reading, MA 01867 Re: Reading Memorial High School, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-416, RGB 2003-51 and Order of Conditions, DEP 270-437, RGB 2005-3 Dear Mr. Spadafora: The members of the Conservation Commission were surprised and some of us dismayed by the report in the recent Chroiaicle indicating action by the School Committee. Certainly the SC can decide any matter it chooses to over its contractual control, but we were surprised that such an action was taken, if the reporting is correct on the basis of misinformation, or at least. misunderstood information. At no time has the Conservation Commission ever demanded "state of the art" solutions to the issues at the construction site. Further the Commission has not issued "change orders". All we have done was seek compliance with the original Order of Conditions set out at the beginning of the project. If there have been additions, it has.been due either to new work that the project required, requests for minor project changes by the School Committee or a failure to comply with the Order of Conditions. One of your members correctly perceived, again if the reporting is correct, that the School site must be treated equally with all others in the Town. As we all knew at the outset, the site is tight physically, the schedule of working around the school calendar presents many challenges, and the site is on or next to a filled wetland with the open stream of the Abed ona being considered under State law as subject to the Riverfront regulations. As such, the Conservation Commission worked diligently to write a comprehensive and fair set of Conditions in the Order of Conditions to permit the work and meet both state and local bylaw mandates. At no time have we sought to expand this Order. We permitted replacement of the collapsed amain stream culvert under a separate Order when requested by those who use the playing fields. The Conservation Commission has the responsibility to protect the Natural Resources of the Town, and as noted above, to enforce the laws of both the Town c 9 and the Commonwealth. Like the School Committee, we are volunteers protecting the residents of the Town to the best of our ability and within our authority. It is particularly troubling that the article, again if the reporting is accurate, seems to imply that the Conservation Administrator is malting unreasonable demands on the School Committee or the Contractors. Any policy issue which results in action by the Administrator is fully endorsed by the Cormnission. We have the greatest respect for our Administrator, but she understands that we make policy. She may from time to time need to enforce it, but she is doing our bidding. Further, we have sought not to hold public discussion of issues with the project. Rather, we have sought to make arrangements for monitoring this complex job frequently and with direct feedback to the SC, initially through its mangers, and then subsequently to the Superintendent and by including your members in our regular inspections. At no time has the School Committee, its mangers, or contractor indicated an alternative solution to issues raised by the Conservation Committee to comply with the Order of Conditions, so the claim that we are somehow costing "extra " funds to be expended is difficult to understand. Finally we are troubled by the apparent need to "go on record" with issues with our enforcement of the Order of Conditions. We would have expected to be brought into the discussion by the School Committee so that the facts were clear and a rational decision could be reached. We are not sending a copy of this note to the press since we expect that that story contained misreporting or the facts were misunderstood. We do expect the School Committee to clarify for us and the public these errors. As always, we remain available to meet with the School Committee and others associated with the project to review any matters related to this project and work towards mutually satisfactory solutions to problems. Sincerely, W 11J. Hecht, Chairman cc: Mr. Patrick Schettini, Supt., Reading Public Schools. 82 Oakland Road, Reading, MA 01867 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager g~~ GARY S. BRACKEIT ELAINE M. LUCAS JOAN E. LANGSAM JOHN G. GANNON M. YVONNE GONZALEZ* JAMES T. MASTERALEXIS STEVEN C. FLETCHER** ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE DONNA GORSHEL COHEN HEATHER C. WHITE *Also Admitted in CT **Also Admitted in ME and CO James W. Cormier, Chief of Police Reading Police Department 15 Union Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: T.A.C. Group, Inc. d/b/a Frugal Fannie's Fashion Warehouse United States Bankruptcy Court, Case No. 03-13418-JNF Dear Chief Cormier: N I have enclosed a check received from T.A.C. Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,167.91 made payable to the Reading Police Department. This is the final payment owed to the Town of Reading for police details provided at Frugal Fannie's prior to the filing of bankruptcy. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. JEL: sj s Enclosure cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890 781-729-1500 Fax 781-729-5444 Email: jelangsam@BrackettLucas.com Please respond to the Winchester office. P,.a E) %-n C-a fT"1 December 27, 2005 r.~ Very truly yours, /Joan E. Langsaz BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508-799-9739 Fax 508-799-9799 Office of the Plan Administrator T.A.C. Group, Inc. c/o Clear Thinking Group LLC PO Box 6658 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (908) 431-2133 imvers(a),clearthinicingQrn.com December 23, 2005 Re: T.A.C. Group, Inc. Case No. 03-13418-JNF Dear Class 1 Creditor: I am pleased to enclose the FINAL remittance to the Class 1 Unsecured Creditors of T.A.C. Group, Inc. As you will recall, the company sought relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on April 24, 2003. On December 9, 2003 the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts (Boston) confirmed the First Amended Plan of Reorganization and approved the appointment of Joseph Myers as Plan Administrator. A Liquidating Trust (Trust) was established to pursue various claims and distribute monies to Creditors of the Fs*F!t?. Distributions thus far total 10%. The enclosed check represents an additional distribution of 9.6456%, bringing the TOTAL RECOVERY to 19.65%. I am pleased to report that your Committee and professionals were able to exceed the highest estimate in the disclosure statement by over 3%. Should you have any questions about the status of the case, you may pose them to the undersigned. Very truly yours, ~yv~ Vv :VII, December 28, 2005 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2684 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us Colleen Seferian, Chairman Reading Board of Health 56 Vine Street Reading, MA 01867 RE: 2005 Radio Frequency Energy Results in vicinity Water Tower Dear Colleen, Reading Health Division Phone: 781 942-6618 Fax: 781 942-9071 Enclosed is a copy of the radio frequency measurement of 2005 at the vicinity of the water tower. The levels remain low and since 2001 the annual Gradient Corporation evaluation continues to show RF at low levels. The same instrument manufacturer of the equipment and the same electromagnetic engineer has completed the annual evaluation since 2001. This keeps the controllable variables at a minimum. If at anytime the Board of Health would like to discuss this report with Dr. Valberg please let me know and we will schedule his presentation for a regular board meeting. Sincerely, Iane M. Fiore Health Administrator Encl. Cc: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager 81~ December 27, 2005 Peter A. Valberg, Ph.D, Gradient Report to the Town of Reading CO RAT ION Monitoring of RF Exposure Levels, Reading, MA Introduction and Summary The Town of Reading, Massachusetts requested that Gradient Corporation to measure, each year, the radio frequency (RF) energy levels in the vicinity of Wireless Telecommunications Equipment located on the Water Tower Site in Reading, MA. Dr. Peter Valberg of Gradient Corporation was contracted to annually survey RF levels on streets adjacent to and nearby the Water Tower Site (Auburn Street, Beacon Street, Chestnut Street, Locust Road and Parkview Road). RF measurements were previously made at these same locations on November 13, 2000, April 2, 2001, July 9, 2001, December 20, 2001, December 31, 2002, December 29, 2003, and December 23, 2004. This report provides the results of RF measurements made on Monday, December 26, 2005. The Gradient Corporation survey on December 26, 2005 found that RF levels were low and were in substantial agreement with values measured in the earlier surveys. The December 2005 RF levels remain many-fold (about 1000-fold) below the safety guidelines on allowable RF levels for the general public. For completeness, Sections 2 through 5, and Section 8, reiterate background information provided in earlier reports. Sections 6 and 7 provide the RF monitoring results for December 26, 2005. 2 Nature of Radiofrequency (RF) Waves Electromagnetic waves, also called "radio waves" or "radiofrequency radiation," are generated by moving electric charges. A good analogy is the wave pattern produced in a lake if you periodically poke a stick into the surface. You notice that as you do this, waves are created in the surface of the lake that propagate outward from the point of disturbance. The stick pushing up and down is analogous to the electric charges in an antenna moving up and down, and the waves produced are analogous to the electromagnetic waves propagating away from the antenna. The electric field can be visualized as lines coming out from the charge radially like the spokes on a wheel (except that the electric field lines continue outward indefinitely). When you move electric charges, field lines follow, so that they are always corning out radially from charged particles. If you shake a charged particle fast enough the lines cannot instantaneously reorient toward the new position of the particle, and you get "kinks" in the electric field lines that move outward at the speed of light. That is, electromagnetic waves are essentially kinks in the electric field lines that occur at a frequency corresponding to the frequency at which you are 1 I -OD Gradient Corporation ! 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 ! ! (617) 395-5000 ! fax; (617) 395-5001 ! www.aradlentcorr).com ! shaking the charge. Magnetic fields are also produced because moving charges produce magnetic fields, so the, total phenomenon is called "an electromagnetic wave." The radio-wave frequency is expressed in "Hertz" (Hz), a term which is equivalent to "cycles per second." For example, voice frequencies cover the range from about 50 Hz to 15,000 Hz. Radio-wave frequencies cover the range from about 300,000 Hz (i.e., 0.3 megahertz or 0.3 MHz) to 30,000,000,000 Hz (i.e., 30 gigahertz or 30 GHz). Communications signals rely on a "carrier frequency," which is different for each communication signal, and the difference in frequencies enables many RF signals to be present without interfering with each other. By itself, an RF carrier wave, an unchanging continuous electromagnetic wave, carries no information. Information is imposed on the carrier wave by a modulation process that alters it by changing its amplitude, frequency, or phase in step with the voice frequency being imposed (amplitude modulation, AM; or frequency modulation, FM). Alternatively, the voice signal can be coded into computer bits, and the carrier wave can be modulated by changing its amplitude or frequency in discrete steps (digital modulation). --Scientists have asked whether RF-biological interactions depend on the type information being transmitted, e.g., "voice," or "music," or "computer bits." The answer is no, the physical energy of the RF waves depends primarily on the power of the carrier wave, and studies have provided no evidence that the biological impact (or non-impact) of RF depends on the information content. 3 Sources and Power Levels or Electromagnetic Signals in Our Environment The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses frequencies from the kilohertz range up through microwaves and on into infrared, light, ultraviolet, and X-rays. Visible light is the major source of electromagnetic energy in our environment. The human body, by virtue of being alive and warm, generates heat energy (electromagnetic energy in the infrared portion of the spectrum), which can be seen by an "infrared" camera, even in complete darkness. The RF portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is at a lower frequency than even infrared (heat) radiation. In the RF range, some of the common sources of radio-wave energy include the following: Commercial radio (AM&FM) and commercial TV (VHF & UHF & digital) Marine and aviation radio services, marine and aviation radar, police radar Public emergency, fire, and police dispatch services Amateur (ham) radio operators Cellular telephones, pagers, "Personal Communications Systems" (PCS) Cordless telephones, baby monitors, wireless toys, walkie-talkies Computer monitors, TV sets, CD players, computer games Microwave ovens (leakage) Microwave links for computers, radio, television, and telephone Satellite television / communications, global positioning system (GPS) Medical procedures such as diathermy, magnetic resonance imaging 2 Gradient Corporation ! 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 ! (617) 395-5000 ! fax; (617) 395-5001 ! www.aradientcoro.com 1 The total amount of RF energy transmitted by these sources differs widely. Typical radio and television broadcast stations are licensed to operate at power outputs of 10,000 to 1,000,000 watts; cell telephone base antennas have power levels of 100 to 1,000 watts; a cell-phone handset produces less than 1 watt of RF energy. For any antenna, the energy emitted is dissipated in all directions, and the RF energy level decreases rapidly with distance. At the closest accessible point, all transmitters must comply with the RF safety standards established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 4 National and International Sources for Safety Standards on RIP Exposure Safety standards for RF exposure are based on the accumulated knowledge from many years of laboratory work, research, and human experience with RF waves (e.g., radio, television, navigation, telemetry, cell telephones, radar). Research findings on potential health effects of RF waves have been assembled and reviewed by numerous independent consensus groups of research, medical, and public health scientists. These groups include the • American National Standards Institute (ANSI / IEEE, 1992), • Food and Drug Administration (2005), • Health Canada (1999, 2001, 2004), • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP, 1998), • Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH, 1988), • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP, 1986), • National Radiation Protection Board (NRPB, 1993, 2003), • Netherlands Health Council (1998, 2001, 2004), and • World Health Organization (WHO, 1993, 2000). The reports of these groups, written by medical doctors, biologists, engineers, and toxicologists, are voluminous, thorough, and even-handed. With minor differences, these blue- ribbon panels concur that the current guidelines for RF exposure protect the safety of the public and of residents living nearby transmitting antennas. Typical measurements of the intensity of RF waves are for energy per unit area, and the results are given in "microwatts per square centimeter" or µW/cm?. A microwatt is a millionth of a watt. The allowable RF exposure levels vary with the frequency of the radio waves, but the lowest (most restrictivq) level, for the frequency range 30 - 300 MHz, is 200 microwatts per square centimeter (200 µW/cm2). For the digital "PCS" cell-telephone frequency band around 1,900 MHz, the allowable level is 1,000 gW/cm2, and at analog cell-telephone band around 850 MHz, the allowable level is 560 gW/cm2 (FCC, MADPH). Summertime sunlight at noon bathes us with about 150,000 µW/cm2. For RF electromagnetic energy, the safety standard for public exposure varies with frequency, being 20,000 gW/cm2 in the AM radio-frequency band, 200 µW/cm2 in the FM radio-frequency band, and 1,000 µW/cm2 at cellular telephone frequencies of 1,900 MHz. These energy comparisons are shown in the following Table: 3 Gradient Corporation ! 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 ! tJ~ (617) 395-5000 ! fax; (617) 395-5001 ! www.aradientcorr).com ! Electromagnetic energy in sunlight at the earth's surface (noon, summer day) 150,000 µW/cmz Applicable FCC,standard for 1,900 MHz RF wave energy (public and residential areas) 1,000 µW/cm2 5 Nature of Scientific Evidence of Health Effects Typical RF levels measured near base station antennas (at any public location) below 1 µW/cm2 Understanding the potential toxicity in humans of any particular exposure is an integrative process that strives for coherence among several lines of evidence. At the most fundamental level, scientists believe that the operation of living organisms, although only partially understood, is bounded by the accepted principles of physics, chemistry, and biology. Thus, a first line of analysis is to ask whether specific levels of RF exposure, on a physical, chemical, and biological basis, have the ability to modify the operation of life processes. Second, cellular and animal experiments are used to test the outcome of RF exposure under controlled conditions. However, the very complexity of living systems makes experimental results susceptible to artifacts, and outcome differences between the exposed and control systems may not be due to the exposure in question. Consequently, experiments on RF exposures need to be examined for validity from a number of viewpoints, e.g., physics of electric and magnetic fields, radio wave dosimetry, cell biology / molecular biology methodology, animal toxicology / physiology / pathology, and statistical analysis. Third, data from human studies (volunteers, clinical studies, epidemiology) are potentially of the greatest relevance, not requiring extrapolation from in vitro systems or from animal species. However, the uncontrolled nature of human lifestyle and experience makes control of bias, confounding, and exposure misclassification difficult, and complicates the interpretation of results. Epidemiology alone can seldom identify a causal association unless the results are strong, specific, and coherent. From the above types of investigations, a voluminous scientific and medical literature base exists of studies on possible health effects from RF waves. An adequate picture cannot be formed by considering only selected studies, or, even less, from anecdotal stories about RF "effects." The scientific credibility and interpretation of each study must be weighed by scientists having the qualifications and training to interpret the strengths and weaknesses of what was actually done. And, this sort of thorough review is what has formed the basis of the conclusions of the blue-ribbon panels of scientific experts. 6 RF Survey Results for Streets in the Neighborhood of the Water-Tower Antenna Site The RF survey measured total broadband power density, in microwatts per square centimeter (gW/cm). The RF measurements were made during the lunchtime. hours of 4 Gradient Corporation ! 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 ! (61.7) 395-5000 ! fax: (617) 395-5001 ! www.aradientcoro.com ! Monday, December 26, 2005, when significant usage of cellular telephones was anticipated, i.e., between 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The temperature was approximately 46T, and the weather was drizzly and foggy, with little wind. Monitoring locations included those streets that were closest to the water tower antennas, namely, Auburn Street, Beacon Street, Chestnut Street, Locust Street, and Parkview Road. Because cell telephone frequencies cover the range from about 800 to 2,000 MHz, broadband measurements were made with a calibrated digital-meter / probe combination. Gradient Corporation used the Narda Model 8718B survey meter, in combination with Narda Electric Field Probe 8760D (Frequency Range: 0.30 MHz to 3,000 MHz). The output of the probe is in microwatts per square centimeter (µW/cm). The accuracy and calibration of the digital-meter/probe combination are checked yearly by the manufacturer to assure that both parameters are within ± 5%. The response of the probe is adjusted to be "flat" over its frequency range, and the lower limit of the probe's sensitivity is about ± 0.02 µW/cm2. The instrument was re-calibrated by the manufacturer in July of 2005 to assure that the readings were reliable and accurate. Measurements were made at a height of about 6 feet above the ground level, and the power density was continuously recorded as the probe was walked down the entire length of the individual streets. Both the spatial average and the peak level were noted [in gW/cm21. The results are summarized below, and are on the low end of RF levels typical for urban areas. The RF levels measured were also many-fold below the applicable RF safety standard for public exposure (which is 1,000 µW/cm2 at the 1,900 MHz cellular frequency). Street Auburn Street Beacon Street Chestnut Street Locust Street Parkview Road Overall Average Date of measurements: Maximum RF Level 0,113 µW/cm2 0.161 µW/cm2 0.168 gW/cm2 0.051 gW/cm2 0.062 µW/cm2 0.11 µW/cm2 Average RF Level 0.059 µW/cm2 0.111 µW/cm2 0.079 gW/cm2 0.021 gW/cm2 0.029 gW/cm2 0.060 µW/cm2 Mon., Dec. 26, 2005, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM 5 Gradient Corporation ! 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 395-5000 ! fax; (617) 395-5001 ! www.aradientcoro,com 7 Summary Overall, the December 26, 2005 results, like the results from previous years, showed that the surveyed locations had RF levels well below 1 ttW/cm2. That is, the levels did not exceed one-tenth of 1% of the maximum permissible exposure level (1,000 gW/cm2) for radio- waves at cell telephone frequencies. Therefore, no health hazard can be anticipated from the RF levels in the vicinity of the water tower, and, in fact, a substantial safety margin (i.e., a 1000- fold factor) exists between monitored RF levels and permissible RF levels. New research continues to add to the vast quantity of RF literature available, and the conclusions of this research are being monitored by public health agencies worldwide. In any area of research where new studies are being done at the limit of scientists' ability to detect effects, some portion of the studies may yield findings suggestive of a biological effect, even in the absence of a real biological effect. Confirmatory studies are necessary to determine whether the result are valid or are due to random variation, artifact, or confounding. Scientific validity requires reproducibility, integration with results from other laboratories, and examination from a number of viewpoints, e.g., physics, dosimetry, cell biology, toxicology, pathology, and statistical analysis.. Publication of a report is generally the beginning, not the end, of the scientific review process. At the present time, careful reviews of the scientific data do not support claims of health effects from RF exposure at levels below the safety standards. No valid basis has been established for questioning the safety of the current health-protective RF exposure limits. For example, the American Cancer Society gives the following statement on its website regarding "Facts and Figures on Environmental Cancer Risks" "Non-ionizing radiation: Electromagnetic radiation at frequencies below ionizing and ultraviolet levels has not been proven to cause cancer. Some studies suggest an association with cancer, but most of the now-extensive research in this area does not. Low frequency radiation includes radiowaves, microwaves, and radar, as well as power frequency radiation arising from the electric and magnetic fields associated with electric currents and household appliances. " (December, 2002) See: httn://www.cancer.ora/docroot/PED/content/PED 1 3X Unproven Risks.asn? RF waves have long been present in our environment. Although some reports in the scientific literature have been used to fuel public anxiety about health concerns, careful reviews of the literature for validity, coherence, reproducibility, and relevance have not identified legitimate reasons to revise the current RF safety standards. Regulatory and public health consensus groups agree that operation of facilities within RF safety standards will not contribute to increases in any disease statistic. 6 Gradient Corporation ! 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 ! ! (617) 395-5000 ! fax; (617) 395-5001 ! www.aradientcoro.com ! 8 Literature Citations American Cancer Society (ACS). 2002. "Facts and Figures on Environmental Cancer Risks" httn://www.cancer.ore/docroot/PED/Content/PED 1 3X Unproven Risks.aso? (Accessed Dec. 27, 2005) American National Standards Institute / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (ANSI / IEEE). 1992. ANSI/IEEE Standard-C95.1: Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. April 27, 1992, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ. Health Canada. 1999 and 2004. A review of the potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless communication devices: An expert panel report. The Royal Society of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. RSC.EPR 99-1, 149 pp. httn://www.hc-sc.ac.ca/ivh-vsv/nrod/cell e.html httn://www.hc-sc.L-c.ca/ewh-semt/nubs/radiation/99ehd-dhm237/index e.html httn://www.rsc.ca/index.nhD?na:e=expert panels rf&lana id=1&Dase id=120 International Commission for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). 1998 and 2004. Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz), Health Physics, 74 (4): 494-522. See: httu://www.icnirD.de/r)ubEMF.htm Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH). 1988. Regulations for fixed facilities which generate electromagnetic fields in the frequency range of 300 kHz to 100 GHz and microwave ovens. 105 CMR 122.000 (Code of Massachusetts Regulations). National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. (NCRP). 1986. Biological effects and exposure criteria for radio frequency electromagnetic fields. Report 86, (Bethesda, MD: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements) pp.1-382. National Radiation Protection Board (NRPB) [Recently renamed the "Health Protection Agency" (HPA)]. 1993 and 2003. Board Statement on Restrictions on Human Exposure to Static and Time-Varying Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation, Documents of the NRPB, Vol. 4, No. 5, National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, UK. httn://www.hna.orL.uk/radiation/t)ublications/documents of mb/abstracts/absdl4-2.htm Netherlands Health Council. 1998 and 2003. Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (300 Hz - 300 GHz), summary of an advisory report. Health Physics 75:51-55. htti)://www.Lyr.nl/referentie.Dht)?ID=629 World Health Organization (WHO). 1993. Environmental Health Criteria 137: Electromaa_ netic Fields (300 Hz to 300 GHz). Geneva, Switzerland: WHO, 1993, pp. 1-290. World Health Organization (WHO). 2000. Electromagnetic Fields and Public Health. Fact Sheet No. 193. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO. Available at: www.who.int/inf-fs/en/factl93.html and htti)://www.who.int/neh-emf/research/database/en/index.html 7 ~ , Gradient Corporation ! 20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 ! (617) 395-5000 ! fax; (617) 395-5001 ! www.aradientcoro.com ! Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter ( I From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 11:40 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: BAN results We got a very competitive rate, especially for the time of year. Eastern Bank paid us 3.347%. 1 had expected 3.4%, and feared that might be too optimistic. Bob I 12/21/2005 b1c 90S Hechenblefter, Peter From: Jochmann gochmann@mac.com] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:27 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: The Woburnization of dear old Reading Dear Selectmen, , I feel I have to write to complain about what I see in Reading. Between the Jordans, the destruction of 2 historic the potential development of the Addison building, I am just not sure why I live here or if I want to as the overall nature of development farms as well as homes to build condos, the new Walgreens. stay here. I moved to Reading thinking it was a best kept secret. We had looked at other more pedigreed communities: Winchester, Wellesley, Lexington etc. But, Reading seemed to have the charm and character of a small NE town, a great stock of older homes, reasonable schools and good access to the highways at a more reasonable cost. Since I have moved here 4 years ago, I have been on several occasions dismayed to see what the selectman consider "progress". Instead of modeling ourselves as some of the more desirable communities in the area- the Winchesters, Lynnfields, Lexingtons etc, it seems like there is a systematic effort to "Woburnize" our town by allowing big business in, stripping the town of it's character, and approving ill considered projects. If I wanted to live in a Woburn, I could have saved a lot of money and just moved there directly. I try to read the Advocate weekly, but agree that with a small child at home, I am not as active or up to date as I would like to be, however, I am pretty sure that I read a while back that the Spence Farm project was approved, but that.two large trees (one directly across from Louanis Drive or Circle) needed to be maintained. I have looked at that tree many times driving up West Street fuming at the development and "progress" that is going on there, but thinking, "well, at least they kept the old majestic tree". Two or three days ago I drove home and they were cutting it down in front of my very eyes. These developers have no soul, no conscious and shame on the town of Reading for allowing them to ride roughshod over us. I understand the concept of 40B, but other towns have found ways to protect themselves from the onslaught (I am sure the Winchesters and Wellesleys are way below 10%), but we just embrace it at any cost. By doing so we are only asking to be taken advantage of again and again. The density of that development and its proximity to the road is horrific. I only hope it succeeds so that it does not fail and bring an even worse scenario of apartments that do not rent and thus are not maintained. Everyday I pass that site, I hate it more. My other recent surprise was the Walgreens. You have got to be kidding. I have to say I never saw anything about this in the paper until,it was a done deal. How can a town of 25 K people need FOUR full scale pharmacies within a square mile. It is crazy. There are so many things that would be a better addition to our downtown center- small green grocer/take out food place, more shops or galleries, a florist, a bookstore, etc. What in the world was the thinking there. By adding big chains to our downtown, you are changing its face and not in a good way. I support small business and try to shop downtown, but I am not at all pleased that Walgreens is coming in. I think that all of these "improvements" erode the character and specialness of this town and bring down property values to boot. What is going on? Why is the town selling out? I have felt huge increases in property taxes (which I am happy to pay), but not when I feel like we are selling our town anyway. If you look at other desirable "quality of life" towns in the Boston area, they do not do this. Although I would love a Whole Foods and a local bookstore, I am very concerned that if you allow the Addison complex to be developed, that it will only cause erosion in the town center. Slowly the town is coming more alive, but if one mile down the road there is much more traffic (consumers), many stores will be tempted to go to the "mall" and we will be le t with the empty shell of a downtown center. . S 1 t I C Ke Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 2:20 PM To: 'Cavanaugh, Lori' Subject: RE: Update on Chute Street I do not believe that the Board of Selectmen has any immediate plans to revisit this issue. They have requested that we develop a scope of services for a consultant to review all of the regulations for the entire quadrant of the community, which we will do, but for which we have no funding this fiscal year. Pete -----Original Message----- From: Cavanaugh, Lori [mailto:Lori.Cavanaugh@umassmed.edu] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:32 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Update on Chute Street Hi Pete, I was just wondering what the status is of revisiting the decision to make Chute St. between Woburn and Mt. Vernon one-way (or at least to make it one-way in the opposite direction like the rest of Chute St.). The arrival of icy streets has made the need to get rid of the Chute St. one-way requirement even more urgent. I would request that this be changed as soon as possible. Please let me know if there is any other action I should take to make this happen. When there is any ice (which was unfortunately early this year), it is not safe to take a right turn from High St. onto Mt. Vernon. This is due to the steep entrance to Mt. Vernon and was not such a big deal to avoid until the main access to the neighborhood via Chute St. was prohibited. Changes to Bancroft Street will not alleviate this problem. If any street should be one-way in that direction it is Bancroft, due to visibility. As you know, the change was made without.notice to any of the neighborhood residents (other than those on Chute Street I assume). I would hope that this fact alone would warrant a reconsideration of the decision. Most of the neighbors expressed displeasure with the decision when we found out about it after the fact. I appreciate that the town tries to accomodate individual requests from residents, but this one definitely gave benefits to a few at the expense of many. Chute remains basically a private way for a few houses with very little traffic. Even before the one-way decision, every street in our neighborhood had more serious traffic issues than Chute St. One side of the street has no parking, the other side has 1 or 2 hour parking (with one very small exception). Thanks again for all the time you put into town issues. This request may seem relatively quite minor, but our neighborhood is definitely less safe, particularly at this time, of year due to this decision. I appreciate your help and wish you happy holidays. Lori From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us] Sent: Wed 10/26/2005 2:16 PM To: Cavanaugh, Lori o Subject: RE: No Parking and 4-way stop sign at Bancroft Thanks Lori - I'll pass this along to the Board. Pete 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Camille Anthony [canthony@ftmc.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 12:19 PM To: 'Jochmann'; Reading - Selectmen Subject: RE: The Woburnization of dear old Reading Kristie: ~Ic K~ I think I will give you a call over the weekend. I think the issues you raise are too involved for an e-mail response. Camille Anthony -----Original Message----- From: Jochmann [mailto:jochmann@mac.com] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:27 AM To: selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us Subject: The Woburnization of dear old Reading Dear Selectmen, I feel I have to write to complain about what I see as the overall nature of development in Reading. Between the Jordans, the destruction of 2 historic farms as well as homes to build condos, the potential development of the Addison building, the new Walgreens. I am just not sure why I live here or if I want to stay here. I moved to Reading thinking it was a best kept secret. We had looked at other more pedigreed communities: Winchester, Wellesley, Lexington etc. But, Reading seemed to have the charm and character of a small NE town, a great stock of older homes, reasonable schools and good access to the highways at a more reasonable cost. Since I have moved here 4 years ago, I have been on several occasions dismayed to see what the selectman consider "progress". Instead of modeling ourselves as some of the more desirable communities in the area- the Winchesters, Lynnfields, Lexingtons etc, it seems like there is a systematic effort to "Woburnize" our town by allowing big business in, stripping the town of it's character, and approving ill considered projects. If I wanted to live in a Woburn, I could have saved a lot of money and just moved there directly. I try to read the Advocate weekly, but agree that with a small child at home, I am not as active or up to date as I would like to be, however, I am pretty sure that I read a while back that the Spence Farm project was approved, but that two large trees (one directly across from Louanis Drive or Circle) needed to be maintained. I have looked at that tree many times driving up West Street fuming at the development and "progress" that is going on there, but thinking, "well, at least they kept the old majestic tree". Two or three days ago I drove home and they were cutting it down in front of my very eyes. These developers have no soul, no conscious and shame on the town of Reading for allowing them to ride roughshod over us. I understand the concept of 40B, but other towns have found ways to protect themselves from the onslaught (I am sure the Winchesters and Wellesleys are way below 100), but we just embrace it at any cost. By doing so we are only asking to be taken advantage of again and again. The density of that development and its proximity to the road is horrific. I only hope it succeeds so that it does not fail and bring an even worse scenario of apartments that do not rent and thus are not maintained. Everyday I pass that site, I hate it more. My other recent surprise was the Walgreens. You have got to be kidding. I have to say I never saw anything about this in the paper until it was a done deal. How can a town of 25 K people need FOUR full scale pharmacies within a square mile. It is crazy. There are so many things that would be a better addition to our downtown center- small green grocer/take out food place, more shops or galleries, a florist, a bookstore, etc. What in the world was the thinking there. By adding big chains to our downtown, you are changing its face and not in a good way. I support small business and try to shop downtown, but I 1 ~ ` am not at all pleased that Walgreens is coming in. I think that all of these "improvements" erode the character and specialness of this town and bring down property values to boot. What is going on? Why is the town selling out? I have felt huge increases in property taxes (which I am happy to pay), but not when I feel like we are selling our town anyway. If you look at other desirable "quality of life" towns in the Boston area, they do not do this. Although I would love a Whole Foods and a local bookstore, I am very concerned that if you allow the Addison complex to be developed, that it will only cause erosion in the town center. Slowly the town is coming more alive, but if one mile down the road there is much more traffic (consumers), many stores will be tempted to go to the "mall" and we will be left with the empty shell of a downtown center. I look forward to your response and ask that you please pass my email on to the selectman or other appropriate persons for discussion. Kristie Jochmann 10 Longview Rd. Reading, MA 01867 781-944-7573 cc: selectmen 0 2 ~ y. b 1f~° Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Camille Anthony [canthony@ftmc.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 12:18 PM To: paulr78@verizon.net; Reading - Selectmen; Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Concerned: Addison-Wesley development Dear Paul and Laura: Your comments are most appreciated. The important thing for you both to be aware of is the process on the Addison Wesley project. The developer will probably apply for a zoning change for the site. The Selectmen then have to forward it to the CPDC (Community Planning Development Commission) for hearings and the placement of a zoning change warrant article on the Spring Town Meeting agenda. Only Town Meeting can authorize a change in zoning and it has to have a 2/3 vote of the body. It is important that you stay apprised of all of the hearings and Town Meeting. There is a joint meeting on January 19 with the Board of Selectmen and the CPDC to have a full traffic study for the proposed development presented. Spence Farm on West Street is an entirely different development process. The developer used the 40B petition which is handled entirely by the Zoning Board. However, the zoning board seeks comments and suggestions from town departments. I hope this makes the issues clearer! Camille Anthony -----Original Message----- From: paulr78@verizon.net [mailto:paulr78@verizon.net) Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 9:16 PM To: selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us Subject: Concerned: Addison-Wesley development Dear Selectmen: My wife and I are concerned about the proposed development at the Addison-Wesley site on South St. As relative newcomers to the town, one of the things about Reading that appealed to us was its smalltown ambiance. We're afraid that developments like this (and the Archstone complex on West St.) will lead to Reading becoming just another bland cookie-cutter New England town. We are also worried about increased car & truck traffic. Neither of us are very familiar with the workings of town government; I'm sure that there are benefits in terms of tax revenue to the town that you must also consider. However, our two cents worth is that we like the town the way it is. Thank you for your efforts. Paul Reynolds & Laura Doherty Chute St. 1