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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-18 Board of Selectmen PacketOF R wa floll s39: INC6 6'-Q G ~1. lead o ed to ebY Award tificate is ger phis Cer J. ISO" L ~ SAS~ ~~.°op 104 ut AWard aY scot c° the eagle S ®uts and • ° on of Achieving sc ow ~ltl Hiding his f e ath linking ~n sec® project Of g • a 900 foot P area near ~fls Service tr'°cting ervati°n f®r teens in recons eadow cons other volun the Fare r in Reading . Street t° -end Cemete Y Fran the wood day of May' 2pob Glven this 21st Board of Selectmen By the Reading "--P- April 5, 2006 Reading Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 21DS APR -7 PII 12-- 410 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, I am writing this letter on behalf of Samuel J. Horn, age 18, who will be presented his Eagle rank in Boy Scouts of America on Sunday, May 21,2006 at 7pm at the First Congregational Church in Reading, Massachusetts. Sam is currently a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 704, Reading. I am sure you know that the rank of Eagle is the highest rank in Scouting. Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 4 percent of all Boy Scouts do so. Sam has lived by the Scout Oath, and has shown exemplary leadership and a genuine desire to help both his troop and his community. Another of the many requirements for Eagle Scout was the planning and execution of a service project for his community. Working closely with the Town of Reading Conservation Commission, Sam was project leader, guiding his fellow scouts and other volunteers in reconstructing a nine hundred foot path linking Franklin Street to the Bear Meadow conservation area near the Wood End Cemetery in Reading. We in the Troop 704 are proud of Sam's achievements. In addition to the honor of being presented his Eagle rank, I believe a personal message from you, the Reading Town Manager, would truly make the event memorable. Sam's future plan is to attend the James Madison University's College of Business in the fall of 2006, where he will participate on the Division I track team. Respectfully, Bernard R. Horn, J . Scoutmaster, Troop 704 99 Beaver Road Reading, Massachusetts 0.1.867 IeA t LEGAL N43_. =1E: TOWN OF READING To the I6-4c!'bitant""' fi~the Town of Reading: Please, take, notice.thal.the Board of .Seledt_men of the` Town of Reading will.,bbld, a public. hearing on Tuesday, April 46; 2006 at 7:30 , p..m..in the 5electrnen's . Meetin0 Room; 16 Lowell Street, _ Reading, Massachusetts on ttie Adams Way. Street Acceptance. All interested parties may appear In .person, may submit the:i.r comments in writing, or may email townmanager@ci.rea.d ing.ma.us. By order, of -Peter I.. 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Hechenbleilmer, Town Manager From: Edward D. McIntire, Jr., Director, DPW -1 Date: April 11, 2006 Subject: Street Acceptances PUBLIC WORDS (781) 942-9077 At 7:00 PM on April 6, 2006, a public hearing was held in the Lower Level Conference Room of the Reading Town Hall, regarding the laying out as a public way the following street: Adams Way (formerly Fanta Road) This hearing was held to receive comments and answer questions from the public regarding the proposed acceptance of the above street that is currently a private way. At this hearing, the residents of the street and the residents of the Town of Reading have the opportunity to give their opinions to the proposed acceptance. Four persons were in attendance at this hearing. All of the people present at the hearing were residents of Adams Way and all were in favor of accepting this roadway as a public way. This Department did not, at any time, receive any negative responses to the acceptance of Adams Way from any residents. It is the recommendation of this Department that Adams Way be accepted as a public way of the Town of Reading at the Spring Town Meeting. This recommendation is based on the fact that the road as it now exists is in good condition and meets Town Standards for roadway construction. Accepting the street now will allow this Department to maintain the road before it deteriorates to a point where large expenditures would be required to upgrade it. L A r,~,S ,06 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Phone (781) 942-6616 Fax (781) 942-9070 Memorandum To: Board of Selectmen cc: Ted McIntire, Director of DPW Peter Reinhart, Engineering Division Peter Hechenbleilaler, Town Manager Chris Reilly, Town Planner Mr. and Mrs. Tom Capachietti, 7 Adams Way, Reading, MA 01867 Mr. Sanjiv Bhatia and Ms. Allison Preece, 8 Adams Way, Reading, MA 01867 From: Conservation Commission Date : April 13, 2006 Re: Adams Way Subdivision Order of Conditions DEP 270-333, RGB 2000-8 Enforcement Order issued March 25, 2004 Street Acceptance Please accept these comments for the public hearing on April 18, 2006, concerning the proposal to accept Adams Way during the April Town Meeting. The Commission.has been working with Public Works, Engineering, Planning, and the lot owners since March 8, 2006, to assure that all work is complete and all documentation is in place for street acceptance. On March 15, the Commission distributed a punch list of items needing completion before the Commission can issue a Certificate of Compliance under State and Town wetlands regulations and support street acceptance at Town Meeting. The Commission received a revised as-built plan on April 3rd and sent comments to Engineering and, the surveyor on April 4th. The Commission inspected the site on April 9"' . During their meeting last night, the Conunission reviewed the progress made since March 15tj'. q G ~7 The items listed below are taken from the March 15`x' punch list. The comments in bold face that follow each item describe the status as of April 12`x'. 1. The Zone of Natural Vegetation (ZNV) bounds must be set by survey on Lot 2; The ZNV bounds have now been set. 2. The ZNV bounds previously set on Lot 1 and the bounds to be set on Lot 2 must be added to the as-built plan and labeled as such; All bounds have been surveyed, added to the as-built plan, and labeled. 3. The contours of the drainage basin must be surveyed and added to the as-built plan. An engineer must verify that the basin provides the approved storage volume; The contours were not added to the April 3r`' revised as-built, and the plan was returned to Engineering for further work. The engineer's comments also remain to be done. 4. The inverts and diameters of the orifice(s) in the drainage basin outlet control manhole must be surveyed and added to the as-built plan. An engineer must verify that the structure provides the approved detention control; Again, this information was not added to the revised as-built, and there are no engineer's comments yet. 5. The contours of the grass swale between the drainage basin outlet and the southwestern corner of Lot 1 must be surveyed and added to the as-built plan; Again, this information was not added to the revised as-built, and further revision is needed. 6. The drainage easement within Lot. I must be labeled as such on the as-built plan. If the easement has not already been granted and recorded, the owner of Lot 1 should do so; The April Yd revised as-built included the label as requested. Engineering is reviewing records to determine whether the easement was recorded, and whether other utility easements were recorded. 7. The revised as-built plan must be signed and stamped by the surveyor; The final as-built must be signed and stamped. 8. Under Additional Condition 11 of the Order of Conditions, both lots are subject to deed restrictions prohibiting development with the ZNV. The Commission has a copy of the deed to Lot 1 (#7 Adams Way), and it does not include the deed restriction. The Commission has not yet received a copy of the deed.for Lot 2. We have communicated in the. past with the owners of Lots 1 and 2 about the deed restrictions, but have not yet received confinnatory documentation from either owner. Both homeowners have been contacted again, and they are both working with their attorneys to record the deed restrictions. Proof of recording has not yet been provided to the Conservation office. ~ a~ Engineering and Conservation had hoped to receive the additional survey information and. revised as-built plan called for above in time for the Commission's meeting last night. However, the plan was not ready on time. Thus, the Conllnission was not able to take a position supporting street acceptance during their meeting last night. The Commission will continue to work with the surveyor, Engineering, and others on the remaining items. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2006. We will review the status of the punch list items again on that date. If the Warrant Article is not moved until at least the second night of Town Meeting, and if the final as-built plan, engineer's comments, and easements are in place by April 26th, the Commission would be in a position to support the Warrant Article on April 27 or later. ~L a CO-OPERATIVE BANK March 31, 2006 Peter Hechenblecktier: Town Manager Town of Reading Lowell Street Reading, MAO 1867 2I16 APR -4 Am 11s 52 RE 16 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleclazer, ~Ol 180 Haven Street Reading, MA 01867 tel 781.942.5000 fax 781.944.1401 www.readingcoop.com Reading Co-operative Bank has purchased the above referenced Property as of today's date. It would be our primary intent to demolish the structure on the property and develop off street parking for our bank employees. We are aware that the above property is zoned residential and this use is not allowed. It is our understanding that the Board of Selectmen tabled a vote at Town meeting which, if having been allowed, would have included this parcel in the Business B zone thereby allowing commercial parking lot use.. We understand that the tabled vote can not be resurrected and that the issue must be raised again from the start. We would want to move forward to have this proposal included in the warrant for the next Town Meeting or, if possible, at an interim special meeting if one could be scheduled for this and perhaps other purposes. The Bank is taking measures to protect the property from it being a continuing fire hazard pending decisions relative which course of action will need to be followed. To that end, the Bank will submit applications for permits to repair the building and the roof and structure will be removed to the most proximate floor and secured against elements to control fire and other hazards thereby preserving the existing three family use of the property in event we are not successful above. The latter fall back action will not be the Bank's primary choice for its use of this property and, therefore, the earliest opportunity to have this issue before the Selectmen will be most appreciated and I think beneficial to all. We would welcome your counsel to identify the proper procedures required to effect the above. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Yours Truly, S Julieani Thurlow Executie Vice President Cc: William Feingold, Esq yb MEMBER FDIC MEMBER SIF 16 SANBORN STREET AREA n~Cip`al:~ng Reuse: yDis~ J~ o o rn 22 /s one l y >r~_ 4 t . . . 1 :c (f~ C t D~stx~: 1Mexe tlverlay 00 X169 n i' +r f rK s .126 [7 L Legend Map by: Town of Reading j Town Boundary ' Driveway Map date: 4/14/06 Zonin Parking Parcels valid 1/1105. Zoning valid 11/17/05. Coning I I Paved Roads, buildings, sidewalks, , Mixed Use Overlay District `;I Unpaved drives, trails, etc from aerial photos Subject Parcel Roads taken spring 1998. s- I i Bridge Data are for planning purposes only. Buildings Parcels I I Paved 0 2040 80 120 160 200 ~ Ft Sidewalks I I Unpaved ,-.1 Town Boundary Map by: Town of Reading Map date: 4/14/06 Parcels valid 1/1/05. Aerial photos taken spring Data are for planning purp y V3 16 SANBORN STREET AERIAL PHOTO STATUS REPORT ON MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Objective Assignment - Category ID Action Strategy Due Date Assignment - Primary Secondary (Co) Status Update Design Standards & Char & Identity 1 B/1 Guidelines 2006-September Board of Selectmen Town Planner Scheduled for April 2006 Zoning Worksho~ Create Scenic Road/Historic Char & Identity 1 B/2 District 2006-December Board of Selectmen CPDC/Town Planner Develop Mansionization Char & Identity 2D/1 Zoning 2008-May Board of Selectmen N/A Inventory Undeveloped Land Char & Identity 2D/2 (initial review) 2006-November Board of Selectmen Town Planner Create New Housing Housing 1 Bit Partnership 2006-June Board of Selectmen Town Manager Persue Add'I Funding for Housing 1 B/2 Housing Using CPA 2007-September Board of Selectmen N/A Housing 1 B/3 Communicate Housing Goa1: ,2006-November Board of Selectmen N/A Prepare Zoning Article to Scheduled for April 2006 Zoning Allow Cluster Devlpmnt Workshop, removed from Spring 2006 Housing 2A-B/1 (PRD) 2006-May Board of Selectmen N/A priority list Modify Sec 4.3.2.8 (Accessory Apts) of the CPDC approved, scheduled for Spring Housing 2A-B/2 Zoning Bylaw 2006-May Board of Selectmen NIA 2006 Town Meeting - z: :=i:1CE' :i! :iE Ttf DL1G>. 135....... isr>`%<?€?3?<<<?>{; ;3>iai`•ss?'•<i>'><;><<`<<?'<'=>? ?3>iii'#>?>s«<`>::% `s::r::::r `E??ar>'•i<`s<:<s3?:::>r>?? ~flti,~.aj13 .;:.::;:::.>:..~'.t;?.~.i•,:~.::::::::::. ~3::~~3U?113~QKt~tt~3,31~.~~ft.:;;.;:;:::.»;;;;>;:.; ..~€ou~rrt~~r:.1~~arr~.~t.sefec. n ....p......................................................................... 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Committe manager .5~- r e,,2120o6 esTA~►~-1 PLAN IIV~pLment status Co flRT 014 Mp`STp ' eoonda ,ST A~[ US REp i nment -Prim pue pate Ass 9 - Manaqer Town Objective $trate~ planner NSA 1D AGtlO~ide Town te9~- pa;n9(Traff►c Ad-Hoc Adv 2006- e planner Town T Nhana e for own ° Fee 6y '2007-Ma q~(1 explore Impact Is V9 rtafion alk lm rove TransP planner dings ~Tawn--- ` o Sidew 4 j2 ~Adyocate Rea t ?Ing ,Tans ortatian _ interests I" Reg 6Cj1 Grou s Yrans ortafian - a Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:20 AM To: Reilly, Chris Page 1 of 1 ~J~ Subject: RE: 4.18 Board of Selectmen w cpdc April 18 2006 Hearing Adams Way Street Acceptance Sanborn Street - Reading Co-op bank proposal Review of Master Plan implementation; Review of Planning compliance issues Review Warrant Follow-up on CPN "Neighbor helping neighbor" program Review process for Water Supply funding I think CPDC should be present for the Sanborn Street discussion, as well as Master Plan implementation and compliance issues. Maybe also talk about eh accessory apartment warrant article. Pete From: Reilly, Chris Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 9:18 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: 4.18 bos w cpdc John Sasso, Neil Sullivan and Richard Howard will attend. Please indicate time. Thanks Chris Reilly Reading Town Planner 16 Lowell St. 01867 781-942-6612 fax 781-942-9071 httD://www.ci.readina.ma.us/planning L4 SA 4/12/2006 April 24 2006 Annual Town Meeting WARRANT OUTLINE 04/14/2006 Art. Mover/ # Article Description Sponsor Comment Moderator Notes 2 Reports Board of Selectmen • State of the town - Anthony ■ RMLD - ■ Library - Storti ■ Initiative Against Substance Abuse - Spadafora? ■ Nurse Advocacy Task Force - Bonazoli ■ Cities for Climate Protection - ill W o 11;1115 11110,11515 D'Addario 3 Instructions Board of Selectmen Motion by Anthony to Table 4 Amend Capital Improvement Board of Selectmen • Motion by Schubert Program FY 2006 - FY 2015 ■ Presentation by Hechenbleikner ■ Fincom Report by Greenfield 5 Approve payment of Prior Year's Board of Selectmen Motion by Bonazoli to Indefinitely Postpone bills Indefinitely Postpone Boo m= with an explanation MIN 6 E= Amend the FY 2006 Budget Board of Selectmen • Motion by Tafoya ■ Presentation by LeLacheur ■ Fincom Report by Robinson ■ Motion by Anthony ■ Presentation by LeLacheur ■ Fincom Report by West ■ Motion by Schubert ■ Presentation by Delaney ■ Fincom Report by ■ Bylaw Committee by 9 Authorizing disposition of surplus Board of Selectmen • Motion by Bonazoli tangible property • Presentation by Hechenbleikner ■ Fincom Report by Lle, % 10 Health Mutual Aid agreement Board of Health ■ Motion by Tafoya ■ Presentation by Fiore ■ Board of Health Report by 13 Authorizing Revolving funds Board of Selectmen 3 motions: Conservation, Composting; Inspections ■ Motions by Bonazoli ■ Presentation by Hechenbleikner ■ Fincom Report by Greenfield MMEM IBM= 14 Acceptance of Special Retirement Contributory HI Motion by Tafoya benefit for Veterans on disability Retirement Board Presentation by LaPointe ■ Fincom Report by Powell ■ Bylaw Committee by 15 Approving the FY 2007 budget FINCOM Motion by Robinson Start second evening ■ Presentation by April 27 with budget Hechenbleikner and LeLachuer ■ Fincom Report by Robinson ■ Bylaw Committee 18 Authorizing debt for the Board of Selectmen ■ Motion by Bonazoli 2/3 vote acquisition of land - north Main ■ Presentation by Fink and Feudo Street Fincom Report by ■ Bylaw Committee by W° 19 Street Acceptance - Adam Way 20 Land swap - George Street Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen 21 General Bylaw Amendment - Board of Selectmen Animal Control 22 General Bylaw amendment - Board of Selectmen Hours of construction 23 General Bylaw Amendment - Board of Selectmen regulating door to door solicitors ■ Motion by Tafoya 2/3 Vote ■ Presentation by McIntire • Fincom Report by Williams ■ Bylaw Committee by • Motion by Anthony 2/3 Vote ■ Presentation by Hechenbleikner ■ Bylaw Committee by ■ Motion by Schubert • Presentation by Hechenbleikner ■ Fincom Report by • Bylaw Committee b ■ Motion by Bonazoli ■ Presentation by Hechenbleikner ■ Bylaw Committee b' ■ Motion by Tafoya ■ Presentation by Cormier ■ Bylaw Committee by Gy,3 OF Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 mod. two 61 ,9 INCORQa FAX: (781) 942-9070 Website: www.d.reading.ma.us SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING November 17, 2005 1 O )u5 TOWN CLERK (781) 942-9050 ARTICLE 2 - On motion by George V. Hines, Precinct 7, it was moved that the Board of Selectmen be requested to convene a Summit Meeting with the Reading School Committee, the Reading Board of Health, The Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee, the Reading Police and Fire Departments, and any other committee resource deemed appropriate; to formulate an improved approach to the substance abuse problems in Reading, specifically drug and alcohol abuse, that this problem be given the highest possible priority and that a report on the components of the program and progress achieved be presented no later than the Spring 2006 Annual Town Meeting. Motion carried. A true copy. Attest: Johnso~i Cheryie Town k OFRTown of Reading 1- 16 Lowell Street h Reading, MA 01867-2685 0 s3s' INC0R40 FAX: (781) 942-9070 TOWN CLERK Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9050 SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING November 17, 2005 ARTICLE 2 - On motion by Richard, J. Moore, member of Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee and Precinct 2, it was moved to instruct the Board of Selectmen to report on the status of the water main construction projects authorized by vote under Article 10 of the Warrant for the Subsequent Town Meeting of November 14, 2005 yearly. Reason:. There are 6 projects covered by Article 10 scheduled from FY 2006 to FY 2010. A yearly report on the progress of the projects and whether they were within expected budgets would provide a prudent level of monitoring and cost reporting to the Town Meeting. Motion carried. A true copy. Attest: heryl ohnson Town erk Nom. OFRE9Town of Reading y` 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 ,63sr/NCOR4~4~~ . FAX: (781) 942-9070 Website: www.d.reading.ma.us SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING . November 17, 2005 TOWN CLERK (781) 942-9050 ARTICLE 2 - On motion by Thomas 1. Ryan, Precinct 1, it was moved that the CPDC be and hereby is instructed to study Chapters 40R and 40S of the General Laws of Massachusetts and their impact on current and proposed development in Reading to see if certain trust fund moneys could be brought to the town in the form of zoning incentive payments, density bonus payments and smart growth revenues for education. Further, the CPDC is instructed to report its findings at Annual Town Meeting in the spring of 2006. Motion carried. A true copy. Attest: Cheryl . Johnson Town Clerk °FTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street r~ Reading, MA 01867-2685 Wa j63s. I'VE ot4°¢P . FAX: (781) 942-9070 Website: www.d.reading.ma.us SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING November 17, 2005 TOWN CLERK (781) 942-9050 ARTICLE 2 - On motion by Mary Ellen O'Neill, Precinct 6, it was moved to instruct CPDC to review the matter of impervious surface cover, including what surfaces or structures are included in the definition of impervious surface and our local bylaw regarding construction of residential garages. Motion carried. A true copy. Attest: Johnso heryl lerk Town ,of RF,y~ f~ .3 Town of Reading moo. , r {wo 16 Lowell Street 639°IN°°Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 14, 2006 MEMORANDUM RE: Process for Town Meeting Consideration - Water Supply I met with staff and we would recommend the following process: TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 1. Establish a Special Town Meeting for the week of June 12, 2006 (we'll need to check with the School Department to make sure we don't conflict with any major school events that week). 2. Conduct a pre-Town Meeting session with Town Meeting the week of May 22, 2006. 3. Establish a fact book of 12 -15 pages that would outline the following: o History of water supply issues o Need for action ♦ Current status of MWRA buy-in ♦ Major issues to consider when making a decision on water supply e Details of MWRA buy-in s Details of construction of the water treatment plant The intent would be to get this information out to Town Meeting ahead of the week of May 22, 2006. Questions or issues brought up at the meeting in May would then be addressed as part of the presentation at the Special Town Meeting. At the Special Town Meeting the following Articles can/should be considered: 1. An Article to appropriate funds to move forward with the consulting work for the MWRA buy-in. 2. An Article requesting an appropriation for the remaining cost of design of a new water treatment plant. 3. An Article requesting a Special Act for the Town of Reading to be exempt from the prohibition of giving up a local water supply. As part of this Town Meeting, we need to make sure that Town Meeting is aware that 2/3 of Town Meeting will be required to approve any of the options and we should require as part of the June 12, 2006 meeting, some kind of a sense of Town Meeting or otherwise counted votes that would yield a 2/3 majority. PIH/ps Nurse Advocacy and Community Parish Nursing Within the last week or two the Board of Selectmen and the town have received information regarding the plight of Community Parish Nursing (CPN). For those who may not be aware, through a combination of dedicated volunteers and skilled nurses Community Parish Nursing has served Reading seniors for several years now. CPN came before Town Meeting last spring requesting funds in order to continue their mission of a Nurse Advocacy program. To ensure there was no duplication Town Meeting wanted to understand if there was a need for such service and if Elder Human Services offered much of what was being done. Through an instructional motion Town Meeting created the Nurse Advocacy Task Force. For the last nine months the focus of the group has been to investigate the need for medical support or a nurse to assist our seniors. Based on a recent survey to seniors and care givers, there seems to be a need for additional support to assist seniors in understanding medical needs and options. Since this support could be accomplished in many different forms, the Task Force is investigating how best to approach the need. A final report by Task Force will be presented to the Board of Selectmen in May and to Town Meeting in April. As "neighbor caring about neighbor" is important to our community I would like to continue to work closely with CPN to ensure that our seniors continue to receive the services they have been accustomed to. Together we can continue to ensure our seniors can age in place in the comfort of their own homes, if that, is their choice. But we shouldn't need an organization or town agency to care about our neighbors. Our community is a caring. community and thrives on volunteerism and that caring starts with us. May the spirit and mission of CPN inspire all of us to continue to reach out to our neighbors whether it is a small task of picking up milk, offering them a ride to where they need to go or just sharing a cup of coffee. It may take a village to raise a child but it only takes a caring neighbor to help our seniors. I would like to encourage Community Parish Nursing to investigate alternative fund raising methods and costing models as it will be difficult for the Town to financially and logistically support them as a separate organization. Sincerely James Bonazoli Selectmen Chairman of the Nurse Advocacy Task Force L/ q V Board of Selectmen Meeting March 28, 2006 The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. in Reading Public Library Meeting Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard Schubert, Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi, Library Director Ruth Urell, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Selectman candidate Stephen Goldy and the following list of interested parties: Bill Carngy, Dan Howland, Bob Brown, Tom Gardiner, Gina Snyder, Don Anglehart, John and Gail Wood, Bill Sullivan, Mary Avery, Diane Weggel, Ron Moor, Stephen Crook, Anthony Gentile, Natalie Gill, Joan Kingston, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Miriam Rajaratnam, Charles Herrick, Kerry Mackin, Elaine and Doug Webb, Steve Lewis, Roberta and Anthony Guarciariello, Attorney Mark Favaloro, James Ehl, Jamie Maughan, Rick Curtis, Peter and Janet Smargon, Linda and Gary Phillips, Dan Webb, John Meyers, Kathi Crook, Roberta Moore, Fred Alexander. Discussion/Action Items Public Forum - Water Subnly - The purpose of the meeting was to conduct an open house for citizen input into the Town's water supply options. There were approximately 42 residents who attended the open house. There was no formal discussion by the Board of Selectmen on the water supply options. At the end of the meeting, the Board discussed the process for the Addison-Wesley Working Group. On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova, the meetine of March 28, 2006 adjourned at 8:30 u.m. by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary S~' Board of Selectmen Meeting April 6, 2006 The initiative against substance abuse was convened in the Cafeteria at the Parker Middle School, 45 Temple Street, Reading, Massachusetts. In the beginning of the meeting, Chairman Camille Anthony and Selectmen Ben Tafoya were present. Later in the evening, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Stephen Goldy carne in. The meeting included a presentation by Rob Spadafora, Nancy Swain, Chief James Cormier and Chairman Camille Anthony on the substance abuse initiative that has taken place to date. The meeting adjourned at auvroximately 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary ~iT L~ SURFACE TRANSPORTATIONBOARDO APR 10 AN II: 22 Washington, DC 20423 Section of Environmental Analysis April 7, 2006 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: STB Finance Docket 34797, New England Transrail, LLC d/b/a Wilmington & Woburn Terminal Railway-Construction, Acquisition and Operation Exemption-In Wilmington and Woburn, MA . Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, I am writing to let you know that the Surface Transportation Board's (Board) Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) is initiating an environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of the New England Transrail, LLC (NET) proposal to acquire, construct and operate as a rail carrier approximately 7,500 feet of track on property owned by the Olin Corporation (Olin) in Wilmington and Woburn, Massachusetts. As you may be aware, this is aresubmission of a petition previously filed by NET.' In the prior proceeding, the Board determined that new information obtained after the completion of the environmental review indicated that the project NET proposed to construct differed. substantially from the one NET presented to. SEA. Thesematerial. differences compromised SEA's environmental review and the Board's ability to adequately consider the potential environmental impacts of the proposed action. Consequently, the Board dismissed that proceeding, without prejudice, thereby permitting NET to file a new petition. Although you may have submitted comments in the prior proceeding, I am again asking your assistance in providing SEA with any information on potential environmental impacts, resources, or issues over which your agency has special expertise or jurisdiction concerning this proposal. Also of interest to SEA are comments that address potential 'See STB Finance Docket No. 34391, New England Transrail, LLC, d/b/a Wilmington and Woburn Terminal Railroad Co.=Construction. Acquisition. and Operation Exemption-in Wilmington and Woburn. MA. This proceeding generated substantial comment from several members of Congress, a state representative, state and local agencies, consultants, residents, and citizen groups. aA shortcomings in the prior environmental analysis, new scientific information that would have a bearing on the analysis, misinformation that could affect the outcome of the analysis, or clarification of any comments that you may have submitted in the prior proceeding. Information on any additional issues or concerns that you consider appropriate would also be appreciated. SEA has not yet determined what level of environmental analysis is appropriate for this proposal. Before making that decision, we would like to have feedback from you concerning any potential envirommental impacts, both beneficial and adverse, that this proposal may generate. Please review the information set forth below. I have also provided contact information below in case you have questions or comments. Describtion of the Proiect NET intends to acquire 1,300 feet of existing track, construct 6,200 feet of new track, and operate over the entire 7,500 feet of track located on and adjacent to a parcel of land owned by Olin in Wilmington and Woburn, Massachusetts, upon which Olin had in the past operated a chemical plant. In addition, NET proposes to construct an intermodal transloading facility on the site, and to rehabilitate the 1,300 feet of existing track on the property. NET also explains that the demolition of existing structures, the excavation of soil, and the construction and installation of new underground utilities and above-ground structures are also proposed as part of its development plans for the Olin property. The Olin property is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The proposed project is illustrated on the enclosed map. The proposed project would be developed on.approximately 30 acres (project site) of the 53 acre Olin property. The remaining 20 acres would remain undeveloped. According to NET, the northern portion of the project site would be used to handle liquid and dry pumpable materials (such as corn sweeteners and vegetable oil, soda ash and plastic pellets) that would be transferred between trucks and rail cars. Two new tracks, approximately 870 feet and 830 feet in length, are proposed.to be constructed in the .northern area of the property to facilitate this operation. The western area of the project site would be used to handle bulk materials including lumber, sand, salt, gravel, aggregates, and woodchips..NET plans to store some of these bulk materials on the permanent asphalt cap that is proposed to replace the existing temporary cover over the Dense Aqueous Phase Liquid (DAPL)Z Containment Area shown on the enclosed map. Three new tracks, approximately 410 feet, 325 feet and 350 feet in length, are proposed to allow trains access to the storage area near the DAPL. A "sprung-type" transloading structure, would be erected in the central area of the property, and would be used to transload construction and demolition waste and Z The DAPL contains liquid organic compounds which are denser than water. Chemical constituents that characterize the DAPL on the Olin property include sulfate, chloride, sodium, ammonia, and chromium. A containment wall currently surrounds the DAPL. It is covered by a temporary plastic cover. v g 1 W shortcomings in the prior environmental analysis, new scientific information that would have a bearing on the analysis, misinformation that could affect the outcome of the analysis, or clarification of any comments that you may have submitted in the prior proceeding. Information on any additional issues or concerns that you consider appropriate would also be appreciated. SEA has not yet determined what level of environmental analysis is appropriate for this proposal. Before making. that decision, we would like to .have feedback from you concerning any potential environmental impacts, both beneficial and adverse, that this proposal may generate. Please review the information set forth below. I have also provided contact information below in case you have questions or comments. Description of the Proiect NET intends to acquire 1,300 feet of existing track, construct 6;200 feet of new track, and operate over the entire 7,500 feet of track located on and adjacent to a parcel of land owned by Olin in Wilmington and Woburn, Massachusetts, upon which Olin had in the past operated a chemical plant. In addition, NET proposes to construct an intermodal transloading facility on the site, and to rehabilitate the 1,300 feet of existing track on the property. NET also explains that the demolition of existing'structures, the' excavation of soil, and the construction and installation of new underground utilities and above-ground structures are also proposed as part of its development plans for the Olin property. The Olin property is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The proposed project is illustrated on the enclosed map. The proposed project would be developed on. approximately 30 acres (project site) of the 53 acre Olin property. The remaining 20 acres would remain undeveloped. According to NET, the* northern portion of the project site would be used to handle liquid and dry pumpable materials (such as corn sweeteners and vegetable oil, soda ash and plastic pellets) that would be transferred between trucks and rail cars. Two new tracks, approximately 870 feet and 830 feet in length, are proposed to be constructed in the northern area of the property to facilitate this operation. The western area of the project site would be used to handle bulk materials including lumber, sand, salt, gravel, aggregates, and woodehips. NET plans to store some of these bulk materials on the permanent asphalt cap that is proposed to replace the existing temporary.cover over the Dense Aqueous Phase Liquid (DAPL)2 Containment Area shown on the enclosed map. Three new tracks, approximately 410 feet, 325 feet and 350 feet in length, are proposed to allow trains access to the storage area near the DAPL. A "sprung-type" transloading structure, would be erected in the central area of the property, and would be used to transload construction and demolition waste and 2 The DAPL contains liquid organic compounds which are denser than water. Chemical constituents that characterize the DAPL on the Olin property include sulfate, chloride, sodium, ammonia, and chromium. A containment wall currently surrounds the DAPL. It is covered by a temporary plastic cover. municipal solid waste.3 The proposed three tracks in the central area of the property, including the new run-through track, would be approximately 1,260 feet, 775 feet and 1,235 feet long. The three new tracks would allow trains to enter and exit the transload structure. According to NET, part of the transloading operations would include the unloading of construction and demolition waste onto a concrete floor at the north end of the transloading structure'and inspected to ensure consistency with the terms of its bill of lading and that it contains no hazardous waste. NET explains that construction and demolition waste would then be shredded to reduce large pieces of debris to a uniform size that would enable it to be loaded into rail cars by conveyor belts. NET states that some shipments of municipal solid waste would arrive pre-baled and would be loaded directly into rail cars. Other shipments of municipal solid waste would arrive as bulk material. These shipments would be inspected and either loaded into containers or baled for loading onto rail cars. NET states that all of the construction and demolition waste and municipal solid waste consigned to NET for transport would be shipped to landfills or processing facilities located outside of Massachusetts. Two pre-fabricated buildings would also be installed directly east of the transloading structure to house offices and supplies. NET expects that approximately 400 trucks daily would enter and exit the proposed transload facility. NET estimates that the transload facility would generate fifteen rail carloads per day initially. Operations would involve one daily train, up to six days per week, for a total of approximately 300 days per year. Trains would enter the facility from the north via the Boston and Maine Railroad Company (Boston and Maine) tracks on the west of the site and the primary route to exit would be to the south via the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority tracks to the east of the site. Trains would also be able to exit the site via the Boston and Maine tracks on the west.of the site. Background on the Olin Property/Proiect Site As a result of historic waste disposal practices associated with the former chemical manufacturing facility, the Olin property, and land adjacent to the property, were listed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection as a TlA Disposal Site (poses an imminent hazard on public drinking water). The Olin property has a large groundwater plume that extends from the Olin property into the Maple Meadow Brook Aquifer (MMBA), which supports five water supply wells for the town of Wilmington. The use of the wells has been temporarily suspended pending completion 'The Massachusetts Department of Envirommental Protection, in STB Finance Docket No. 34391, New England Transrail, LLC, d/b/a Wilmington and Woburn Terminal Railroad Co.-Construction, Acquisition, and, Oberation Exemption-in Wilmington and Woburn, MA, commented that the proposed transload facility is, under Massachusetts solid waste management regulations, a proposed Solid Waste Processing Facility and its associated proposed sorting, grinding, and baling activities are not "a matter related to a rail carrier providing transportation," and the Board's jurisdiction or preemption provision at 49 U.S.C. 10501(b). of further characterization of groundwater conditions in the MMBA. The town currently receives a portion of its water through temporary connections to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority system. Olin has funded extensive studies of the contamination since operations ceased in 1986, and has taken some remedial measures. Recently regulatory oversight has been transferred to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In September 2005, the Olin property was proposed for listing on the National Priorities List as a Superfund site. Remediation of the properly is ongoing. Submitting Your Comments To assist us in conducting the environmental review required by NEPA, we are consulting with, and soliciting comments from, agencies and organizations that may have specific knowledge of potential environmental issues and impacts that may be associated with the proposed project. We are seeking your assistance as expeditiously as possible. Therefore, we are requesting your comments by May 12, 2006. Please send your comments to: Phillis Johnson-Ball Surface Transportation Board 1925 K Street NW Washington, DC 20423 Attention: Finance Docket No. 34797 If you have any questions about the Board's environmental review process, please do not hesitate to contact Phillis Johnson-Ball, SEA'S Environmental Project Manager, at (202) 565-1530 (email address: iohnson-balln(a stb.dot.aov). We appreciate your assistance and look forward to working with you during the environmental review process for the proposed project. Sincerely, Victoria Rutson Chief, Section of Environmental Analysis Enclosure ~&s of further characterization of groundwater conditions in the MMBA. The town currently receives a portion of its water through temporary connections to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority system. Olin has funded extensive studies of the contamination since operations ceased in 1986, and has taken some remedial measures. Recently regulatory oversight has been transferred to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In September 2005, the Olin property was proposed for listing on the National Priorities List as a Superfund site. Remediation of the property is ongoing. Submitting Your Comments To assist us in conducting the environmental review required by NEPA, we are consulting with, and soliciting comments from, agencies and organizations that may have specific knowledge of potential environmental issues and impacts that may be, associated with the proposed project. We are seeking your assistance as expeditiously as possible. Therefore, we are requesting your comments by May 12, 2006. Please send your comments to: Phillis Johnson-Ball Surface Transportation Board 1925 K Street NW. Washington, DC 20423 Attention: Finance. Docket No. 34797 If you have any questions about the Board's environmental review process, please do not hesitate to contact Phillis Johnson-Ball, SEA's Environmental Project Manager, at (202) 565-1530 (email address: iohnson-balln(a,stb.dot.aov). We appreciate your assistance and look forward to working with you during the environmental review process for the proposed project. Sincerely, Victoria Rutson Chief, Section of Envirorunental Analysis Enclosure I (wq 1 i 4kitOONO SINTCN I s.-- , `f S . • F t _~L,~.Ak~`a i r) sr0auwe 3 n ' AREA#1 I; - - \ t ri.„ , VER PUPU % STORNWATER I _ ry Y w w BASIN) J EXISTING .1 STO RNWA7m .i y • 1 `~:'Frl - • _J' BASIN } FLAN LEGEND.' WETLAND CRUSHED PROPOSED ASPHALT BREAK BULK MATERIALS WOULD BE STORED (STONE, WILMINGTON, MA PAVEMEN / ~STOANWAMR BASIN l 3 ! - I a " S w Y _ , - I,~, ~r it a. p \ B&M RAILROAD - - - I= - NOTES. 'Inc GRASCALE AREA #1: AREA WHERE PUMPABLE MATERIALS WOULD BE 60 0 6020 ISO ®A S TRANSLOADED ' (scACS IN xser) . AREA #2: AREA WHERE WASTE MATERIALS (BOTH CONSTRUCTION $ PRaECrm~s: sxEErntLE: ' DEMOLITION DEBRIS AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE) AND OTHER NEW ENGLAND TRANSRAII LLC STONE LANDSCAPING CONTAINERIZED MATERIALS WOULD BE TRANSLOADED , PROPOSED TRANSLOAD FACILITY SITE LAYOUT PLAN AREA #3: AREA WITHIN THE DAPL CONTAINMENT AREA WHERE _ - T GRAVEL, WOOD CHIPS, SALT, ETC.) 1 11s0• I . t., / C 7',ie National -9 ~ -o pay Foundatioir 211 N. 12th St. ® Lincoln, NE 68508 a 402-474-5655 We insph-epeople toplant, nurture, and celebrate trees. March 27, 2006 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, Congratulations to Reading on being named as a 2005 Tree City USA! Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and provide environmental and economical benefits. A community, and its citizens, that recognize these benefits and provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks. This year we are excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Tree City USA. From its humble beginning in 1976, the program has grown to be the leading community forestry recognition program in the country. Communities like yours, who emphasize the important role trees play to the well being of its citizens, have made this program such a success. Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. State foresters are responsible for the presentation of the Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will forward your awards to Eric Seaborn in your state forester's office. They will be coordinating the presentation with you. It would be especially appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of your Arbor Day ceremony. Again, congratulations on receiving this national recognition for your tree-care program. Best.regards, John Rosenow President cc: Bob Keating 9 nic~rn~ieu~ (SOY INK News from For more information, contact ° John Rosenow, President or Gary Brienzo, Communications Manager ° at (402) 474-5655 r 100 Arbor Avenue • Nebraska City, NE 68410 - www.arborday.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Reading Named Tree City USA Reading has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forest. It is the twenty-first year Reading has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Reading has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. "Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and provide environmental and economical benefits," said John Rosenow, President of The National Arbor Day Foundation. "A community, and its citizens, that recognize these benefits and provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks." "This year we are excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Tree City USA," Rosenow added. "From its humble beginning in 1976, the program has grown to be the leading community forestry recognition program in the country. Communities like yours, who emphasize the important role trees play to the well being of its citizens, have made this program such a success." We help people plant and care for trees:' Dina- irN I E,4 mo, INK J Page 1 of 1 v Hechenblefter, Peter From: Michelle Hopkinson [michelle.hopkinson@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 4:11 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Town Manager Subject: working group meeting for Addison Wesley dev ? Dear Selectman- First of all, thank you so much for making every effort to get to the table with the developer. It is hopeful that the needs and concerns of the town will be addressed before the zoning amendments will move for a vote at town Meeting. My question for you is- Is there a member of the RRRED org going to be present (at the table) on Wednesday night? Through friends in town, I have received word that people are being encouraged to show up on Wed night to voice their opinions. I am very concerned that this will detract from the progress that is being made. As far as I know, this is not a public hearing and I think they do not understand what it is about. Please, please do the best you can to address this beforehand. My understanding from the CPDC meeting last Monday was that the developer would be interested in tabling their zoning amendment in order to take the time to address the changes that are being asked. The expectation was to go to the working group's meeting with some changes. Why at this time, would residents start confusing the process? After over a year, we are finally at a good place. Thanks for all you do, Michelle Hopkinson 4/10/2006 Page 1 of 1 ~ / 15cr Hechenbieikner, Peter From: bonazoli@comcast.net Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:31 AM To: Michelle Hopkinson; Reading - Selectmen Cc: Town Manager Subject: Re: working group meeting for Addison Wesley dev ? Michelle Thank you for the note. I too am encouraged that the developer has finally started working on the concerns that have been addressed for a long time. I don't believe Linda simard and Steven McLaughlin are on RRRED but those are the two that will be at the table. I'm not sure why we would allow members of Reading CARE and not members of RRRED as I see both groups wanting the best for the town. Just like the last working gourp meeting it is an Open Meeting that is posted which means any one can attend but I'm hoping we don't have a lot of people from either side as you said it is meant to be a small working group. Thank you James Bonazoli Original message From: "Michelle Hopkinson" <michelle.hopkinson@comcast.net> Dear Selectman- First of all, thank you so much for making every effort to get to the table with the developer. It is hopeful that the needs and concerns of the town will be addressed before the zoning amendments will move for a vote at town Meeting. My question for you is- Is there a member of the RRRED org going to be present (at the table) on Wednesday night? Through friends in town, I have received word that people are being encouraged to show up on Wed night to voice their opinions. I am very concerned that this will detract from the progress that is being made. As far as I know, this is not a public hearing and I think they do not understand what it is about. Please, please do the best you can to address this beforehand. My understanding from the CPDC meeting last Monday was that the developer would be interested in tabling their zoning amendment in order to take the time to address the changes that are being asked. The expectation was to go to the working group's meeting with some changes. Why at this time, would residents start confusing the process? After over a year, we are finally at a good place. Thanks for all you do, Michelle Hopkinson 4/10/2006 Page 1 of 1 G k "ga Hechenbleikner, Peter From: John G. Blake agblake99@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 5:46 PM To: Reading,- Selectmen Subject: Park Square at Reading Thankyou all for your tireless efforts volunteering your time to our town. I too am an active member . of this community with children at Eaton and RMHS and we live at 291 South St. Our property, which we purchased from Addison Wesley 13 years ago, has the largest portion of land abutting Addison Wesley. My husband and I are very much in favor of Park Square at Reading. Up until this point the opposition has been publicly heard, sometimes quite adolescent in behavior and sometimes a little threatening. This is why you haven't really heard from the silent majority that I am writing for. I am ashamed of myself for not standing up and becoming an active part of the discussions. Public speaking is not a strong suit, much better one on one. We need to step back and really appreciate the past two years of discussion. It was not given to us as a scheme but as a preparatory measure to educate both parties, voice our concerns and to clearly understand the plan. Both you and I know Pearson is under great pressure to sell. If we don't take advantage of this opportunity with WSD you know as well as I that Ventura aka ARCHSTONE is only one of the 40B developers that are waiting in the wings. Only then will we TRULY realize our helplessness. Opposing this retail zoning change means we are choosing to ignore all creative use of the property which WSD is willing to consider-it's an AHA! ! moment that we deserve. Something for the kids, seniors, the arts, sports more green space, who knows ? Negotiating is a powerful tool for both parties when you have reasonable discussions. The Working Meetings have proven this. The whole of Reading is groaning for a better order of existence. Please don't vote against this opportunity. and Please don't let them walk away from the table. Who will be held accountable when a 40B developer strikes its first punch. How does Mr. Schinetti feel about that vision? I'm sure it's not one he would choose over the dollars generated for our schools from WSD. Chapter 40B law will allow developers carte blanc we're extremely vulnerable.. it's private property... Pearson needs to get it off their books. Lets make it work for everyone.. make it a REAL LIFE STYLE CENTER... VOTE YES... Our Best Regards, John and Susan Blake 4/10/2006 Page 1 of 2 b, I c"(, S Hechenblefter, Peter From: Nancy Leary [nwleary@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 9:30 AM To: Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Subject: Park Square Reading Dear Reading Town Officials, I am writing to you as a concerned citizen about the lifestyle center, Park Square Reading, proposed to occupy the former Addison Wesley site at the south end of Main Street. I have no connection with the project or the developer but think it is an important issue for our town. Much has been discussed and many misconceptions shared about the proposed lifestyle center. However, in fact the developer has been very responsive to concerns expressed by the community. First, some facts: • The land is zoned for commercial space and always has been. While some of the property.owners abutting the land are not in support of the project, clearly these property owners knew their homes abutted commercial land since Addison Wesley occupied the site for many years. • Reading taxes are very high and could be reduced as a result of commercial property taxes gained by such a development. • We have recently completed a proposition 2 Y2 override and a redistricting of our schools. Significant increases in housing development could cause the need to build more schools and/or redistrict again. • Other developers are interested in this site for high density housing units. • The proposed development is not a "mall" as some have claimed. it is a new concept in retailing that is scaled and tailored to fit with the community. I recently did some research to learn more about the project, the company that proposes building it, the history of what's been happening with the negotiations, .and more importantly, what type of development could occupy the site if this project is not approved and the impact on our community. What's been happening: Over the past months, there have been a number of meetings with some vocal opponents to the project specifying areas of concern. The developer has been receptive and eager to make changes to gain the community's support. Some of the many adaptations the developer has made include reducing the size of the development, ensuring that the buildings scale does not overtake the area, adding green space, increasing screening from the adjacent neighborhood, hiding parking, and increasing the setbacks from the nearby neighbors. These concessions impact the revenue of the project, yet the developer has been very responsive to the concerns expressed. The developer's reputation, based on other developments they've built in nearby areas (including Hingham) is that they work with the community and maintain an ongoing role as they sponsor local events and support local charities. In fact, the developer has won several awards as a top property owner. Traffic Some of those opposed to this development have cited concerns about traffic or loss of the flavor of the town. The developer's traffic studies have been proven correct by traffic studies performed by an independent contractor hired by the Town of Reading. The high traffic times of a retail center would not coincide with rush hour commutes out of Reading. The project includes roadway improvements to enhance safety and limit the cut through traffic to access the site. What is a lifestyle center? A lifestyle center is not a mall. It is a new type of retail venue that is expanding across New England, which combines convenience and a respect for the flavor of the area by creating a combination of retail and restaurant space with nice architectural detail and pleasant open spaces. In terms of the nature of the town, the schematics of the proposed lifestyle center (and the photographs of others created by the developer) show a beautifully landscaped area filled with charming brickwork walkways, planters and lawns, benches, and small-scale stores and restaurants. This image is EXACTLY what I want for Reading! The scale is much more fitting for Reading than the giant Walgreens in the center of town, or the West Street 4/10/2006 Page 2 of 2 housing development that contrasts with the historical neighborhood and will strain our schools. If Park Square Reading is not approved, the site could be developed into another housing development or possibly a large scale retailer. Those are not the kind of development that we want on this site! Tax revenue Retail development can provided much-needed tax revenue to a town. This development, with retail shopping and restaurants, can help our tax base in Reading. It would draw shoppers and restaurant patrons from nearby towns to come spend their dollars in Reading. In contrast, more residential housing will do the opposite, putting further strain on our schools and possibly causing the need to increase taxes to build more schools and redistrict again! If not a lifestyle center, what? There are other developers waiting in the wings to develop this parcel of land if the lifestyle center is not approved. As I understand it, one of those is the developer of the West Street project who is eager to build more housing under the state's chapter 40B laws. As you know, Chapter 40B provides a streamlined approval process for developers who provide affordable housing in communities where the required 10% of housing has not been met. Since Reading has less than this required 10% affordable housing, including developments under construction and approved to be built, the approval process for such a development of this site would be streamlined. As a resident, I understand that we are not able to choose the precise type of development that occupies this site; if a 40B developer is interested in developing the site, they will get priority due to the 40B laws. So if Park Square Reading is not approved, the most likely development of the site is for more apartment style housing. I am very concerned about this possibility! As a Reading resident for 14 years, Park Square Reading is the kind of development I want for my town. I urge you to support the project so that our town can grow in a positive way. I urge you to please vote in support of this project. I appreciate your time and look forward to your support. Regards, Nancy Leary 23 Jessica Circle 4/10/2006 Page 1 of 1 L f C JC° Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Peg [peg@110.net] Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 5:11 PM To: Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Subject: water and energy I would also like to throw this out in regards to the water issue. If we do build a water treatment plant, I am interested in knowing the planned source of energy used to power this plant. Perhaps it would be wise long term investment to investigate alternative powers like solar. If any fossil fuels are needed as an energy source, it may be a tad short-sighted. Thank you once again. Peg Raciti 4/14/2006 Page 1 of 1 ~(C. Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Amy Wilson [wilsonamyk@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 7:32 PM To: readingchronicle@comcast.net; reading@cnc.com; Reading - Selectmen Subject: Park Square Hi everyone, I just wanted to write to show my support for Park Square. My family lives in Reading, No. Reading and Middleton, and we all agree that we would love more high end stores in this area. We also agree that it would bring tremendous revenue to the town of Reading. Finally, we do NOT see the traffic issues that have been posed as much of a problem. Sincerely, Amy Wilson Blab-away for as little as 1 0/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. ~/7 4/13/2006 Page 1 of 1 / C . ~ Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Jeffrey Struble Uws.strublengr@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 8:17 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: NoMall-10867 Pre-Election Maneuvers Morning Pete: I'm just letting you know that I received the same packet of materials complaining about NoMall- 1 0867's attempts to influence Town Meeting Member elections that you did and that I was surprised to find myself blackballed by this group. I have never had any discussions with them nor have I taken any position on the proposed mall zoning change. I have talked privately with some people about it (TMM's, school committee candidates, etc.), but I've never committed myself one way or the other. Apparently, someone attached to the NoMall group presumed how I would vote and marked me for defeat in my re-election bid as a TMM from Precinct 7. It didn't work. My appearance last night at the working group's meeting was an attempt to get clear facts about this proposal and ignore the over-heated rhetoric that is coming to surround this topic. I still haven't made up my mind about it, but I'm certainly disinclined to pay attention to this anti-mall group as a result of this ham-handed attempt to influence my precinct's votes. If you need a "victim" to talk to in the on-going investigation, consider me a volunteer. For what it's worth, my packet came with a return address of 243 Main Street on it, but no signature. Jeffrey W. Struble,' PE Struble Enaineerina. LLC 603 Main Street Reading, MA 01867-3002 (781) 942-3845 V (781) 942-7083 F 4/13/2006 Page 1 of 1 ~ / Z, .9e, Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Kerry Mackin [kerrymackin@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 5:36 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: next steps Hi Peter; I'm very grateful to the Selectmen and you for your patience in working through such challenging issues. I think it was a good decision! Would you let me know what you're thinking regarding the next steps and timeline for those? You mentioned a possible special article (or something to that effect) at the upcoming Town Meeting, and/or a Special Town Meeting in June. When you have a sense of when this will be, please keep me posted. Also, I would like to put out some feelers to legislators about the possibility of some to assist Reading's actions,.though I doubt that it will gain any momentum until the Town's decision is formalized in some way. Again, thanks to all. Kerry r 4/13/2006 MassDEP: Environmental eNewsletter Home ' b Mass.Gov Home Page ~ State Government ~ State Online Services MassDEP Environmental eNewsletter site map I calendar j contactusI Wine services I my community report w 11112 F1 -77 P dep home public [jai -idw,ation nel.,!s > ublications & newsletters UP- Abov:t MassDEP vpubifc Parricr"i)atda» & Plesis 1w communicate with dep Volume 1 Number 1 - April 2006 o- news & events i In this Issue: 0- public hearings & j > Message from Commissioner Golledge comments > First-In-The-Nation Perchlorate Standards a steering & advisory > Ipswich River Water Use Permits Upheld committees > Mercury Levels in Freshwater Fish Declining > MassDEP Regional Office Changes i- dep calendar > Latest News MassDEP Quick Links: Print friendly version of the full newsletter: MS Word 400 KB ( PDF 450 KB Message from Commissioner Golledge Page 1 of 2 Sign-u MassE E-News y Receive a email witt news & ul I am pleased to present the first edition of the MassDEP Er t` e-Newsletter and invite you to subscribe for future edition! f. r Newsletter and subsequent quarterly editions will allow us you highlights of our important work, as well as connect y( r : information about new regulations, upcoming public hearir LL-' latest environmental enforcement actions. 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As a follow-up I wanted to add the latest scientific report on the potential negative health effects of adding fluoride to drinking water. httr):Hdarwin.naD.edu/books/030910128X/htmi/ This report is long, but a must read for water supply consideration. The following is a brief summary from the Fluoride Action Network: Fluoride Action Network March 22, 2006 PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release) NRC Delivers Wake Up Call on Fluoride: Current allowable levels linked to bone fractures, tooth damage, and other toxic effects WASHINGTON D.C. - A National Research Council (NRC) report on fluoride toxicity released today gives powerful evidence that many Americans are being over-dosed with harmful levels of fluoride. A wide range of health problems are cited in the report, with bones and teeth being the foremost, but not sole, targets of concern. The current "maximum contaminant level" for fluoride, 4 parts per million (ppm), was set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect adults from crippling skeletal fluorosis, a severe arthritic bone disease. The NRC advises EPA to lower this standard because of strong evidence linking fluoride to bone fracture, joint pain, and damage to teeth. The NRC also notes a growing body of scientific research linking fluoride exposure to disruption of the nervous and endocrine svstems, including the brain, thyroid and pineal gland. According to data presented in the report, the doses of fluoride associated with thyroid disturbances are now exceeded by many Americans - particularly children - living in so-called "low fluoride" (1 ppm) areas. "The crucial message of this report is that the highest scientific authority in the US has determined that low levels of fluoride in drinking water may have serious adverse health effects," says Dr. Paul Connect, professor of chemistry at St Lawrence University and Executive Director of the Fluoride Action Network. According to Dr. William Hirzy, a chemist at American University and vice president of EPA's Professionals Union in Washington D.C., "the difference between the levels of fluoride causing toxic effects and the levels added to water to prevent tooth decay is vanishingly small and deeply troubling." Fluoride is found in processed food, beverages, dental products, pesticide residues and polluted air. "The end 4/14/2006 j~J Page 2 of 2 result is that some people drinking water with just 1 Dom fluoride may ingest enough fluoride from all sources to. experience a health problem," says Hirzy. Because of concerns over fluoride's health risks, the NRC report calls on government agencies to introduce nationwide monitoring of fluoride levels in people's urine and blood. The report also recommends research to clarify the relationship between fluoride and many chronic diseases including cancer, arthritis, dementia, diabetes, and thyroid disease. "The NRC's report should change the fluoride debate for many years to come," notes Connett. "It shows that the best, and most recent, medical evidence provides reason for profound concern about current fluoride exposures." I really think there is much to discuss as a town with regards to this issue. Thank you, Peg Raciti 4/14/2006