HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-05 Board of Selectmen HandoutTOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
The Water Treatment Plant has been shut down effective August 31. The Town is now on
100% MWRA water. We are working hard to make this connection permanent.
• 1 will be doing a presentation with SEA at Water Resources Commission meeting on the 14th of
September regarding the status of Reading's water supply and our request to buy-in 100% to
the MWRA
• The Addison Wesley Working Group (AWWG) is schedule for September 7.
• Late last week the Town was served with legal notice of a lawsuit about the new storm water
fee (Bill Brown & Tom Ryan). We have forwarded it to Town counsel. There seems to be no
immediate injunctive impact - we will proceed sending out the first bills with this fee within the
next two weeks.
• Habitat for Humanity has requested approval to work on Sundays through early October. They
didn't work the past 2 Sunday because the slab was not ready, and then there was the holiday
weekend. I have given them approval to work this coming Sunday, and have asked the
neighbors for feedback.
• The next 128/193 meeting is September 13
• Housing Forum - September 28
• Board of Selectmen "Walk and Talk" in the Birch Meadow area September 16
• Road Construction: Edgmont Avenue and Arcadia Avenue Road overlay are done.
• Eagle Scout candidate Mike lapicca is doing a collection of materials for the Mission of Deeds
as his Eagle Scout project. The collection date is Saturday, September 16 at Old South from
8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Needed items include bedding, blankets, comforters, sheets, new
mattresses and pillows. Donations of money are also welcome.
• Upcoming Board of Selectmen meeting agendas:
September 12, 2006
Appointment Mystic Valley Elder Services, ZBA, COA
Appointment Northside Greenway Committee
RMLD presentation on Green Choice
Presentation - Creative Arts - RCTV plans
Decision on Addison Wesley proposal
9/16/2006 Walk and talk - Birch Meadow
September 19, 2006 = State Primary Election
September 26, 2006
Appointment
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Close Warrant for STM 1 8:001
Hearing
Amending Traffic Rules and Regulations - regulations on
trailers; stop regulations on County Road at Lothrop Road 8:30
Review 128/193 position 9:00
Review status of Imagination Station 9:30
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Secretary, Robert W. Golledge, Jr.
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
Attn: MEPA Office
Nicholas Zavolas, EOEA No. 12514
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114
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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Advisory Board (MWRA Advisory Board) would
like to express its support of the Town of Reading's Notice of Project Change seeking full
membership to the MWRA Waterworks System. Both the MWRA Advisory Board and the
MWRA Board of Directors voted unanimously in fall 2005 to provide Reading with up to 219
million gallons of water annually. The. transfer would take place from May 1 through October
31st, primarily to reduce the impact of Reading's water supply withdrawals on the Ipswich River
during low flow periods. Reading is now requesting itsentire water supply be provided via the
MWRA. The change is predicated on a number of factors including:
• Reading's issues in meeting the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act's Maximum
Contaminant Level for trihalomethanes via its own wells and treatment plant;
• Providing environmental relief by ceasing all of Reading's water supply withdrawals
from the headwaters of the Ipswich River;
• Reducing risk of contamination to the supply wells from vehicles on Route 93 by fully
transferring to MWRA water;
• And, the cost effectiveness of seeking full MWRA membership versus construction of a
new treatment plant with a restricted production capacity of up to 1 MGD from May 1
through October 31st (essentially operating the treatment plant at 25% capacity for 50%
of the year).
The proposal for Reading to take all of its water from MWRA is supported by the Reading Board
of Selectmen and Reading Town Meeting. MWRA has determined the transfer of an additional
610 million gallons per year will have an insignificant impact on the Quabbin Reservoir and
discharges to the Swift River. Reading's request for supplemental water from the MWRA
appears to be consistent with the intent of the Interbasin Transfer Act to protect the interest of the
donor basin. Allowing MWRA to be the exclusive source of water for the Town of Reading
while continuing to protect local supplies for emergency purposes, will.ensure the community is
provided with a safe and reliable supply.
Joseph E. Pavaloro, Executive Director
11 Beacon Street • Suite 1010 • Boston. MA 02108-3020 • Telephone: (617) 742-7561 • Pax: (617) 742-4614
Website: w«ryv.nnvriadvisol;yboard.com • Email: nnvra_ab@amwra.state.ma.us
The proposed change in Reading's withdrawal rate is an alteration to the original. application.
The basic qualifying terms have been established via the EOEA, MWRA Advisory Board and
MWRA approval processes. Recognizing what remains is the relatively narrow question of the
impact of providing additional supply, consideration of Reading's Notice of Project Change
should be expedited. Both the MWRA and the MWRA Advisory Board intend to work
cooperatively to seek the support of our governing boards to approve Reading's request for
supplemental water. Considering the insignificant impacts on the donor basin, the substantive
benefits to the Ipswich River and ongoing issues in controlling trihalomethane levels, Reading's
proposal is worthy of your support.
Pamela Heidell, MWRA
Marian Orfeo, MWRA
Stephen Estes Smargiassi, MWRA
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, Town of Reading
Edward McIntire, Jr., Town of Reading
Michael Cunningham, SEA
Jon Beekman, SEA
Eagle Project
Michael Iapicca
Boy Scout Troop 702
Who To Benefit the Mission of Deeds:
A charitable organization helping those in need
What We are Collecting, All Sizes* of:
Bedding
I' Blankets
Comforters
,46 Sheets
NEW Mattresses
. NEW Pillows
*TWIN Sizes are in Greatest Demand*
, Donations will also be Accepted
When Saturday September 16, 2006
8:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M.
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6 Salem Street
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Curbside Drop-Off
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Advance Notice: I-93/1-95 ITF meetings
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From: Frey, Bob (EOT) [Bob. Frey@state.ma.us]
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:29 PM
To: Corey, John; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen, Darlene; Casey, Paul;
Chong, Michael; Clarke, Dennis; Cosgrove, Joe; DiBlasi, Joe; Durrant, Ian; Everson, Jeff; Festa,
Mike; Gallagher, Jim; Grover, Robert; Hamblin, Eileen; Havern, Robert; Jones, Bradley; Katsoufis,
George; Kennedy, Anthony; Kinsman, Art; Leiner, Craig; McLaughlin, Tom; Meaney, Paul;
Medeiros, Paul; Motter, Andy; Natale, Patrick; Rogers, Maureen A.; Smith, Suzanne; Stinson,
Richard; Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster, Bill
Cc: Blaustein, Joan; Callan, Melissa (Rep Mike Festa); Christello, Tricia (Mass Motor TA); Cooke, Don;
DiSarcina, Tony; DiZoglio, Dennis; Draisen, Mark; Edwards, Adriel; Florino, Ron; Frey, Bob;
Grzegorzewski, Josh; Harwood, Tracey (Mayor McLaughlin); Town Manager; Lindstrom, Mike (Sen
Richard Tisei); Lucas, Barbara; Lutz, Elaine; Martel, Justin (Rep Brad Jones); McKinnon, Anne;
McLaughlin, Thomas; Mcvann, John; Medeiros, Paul (work); Miller, Kenneth; O'Rourke, Carmen
(Rep Paul Casey); Pap, Mary (Rep Brad Jones); Purdy, Jim; Pyke, Keri; Reilly, Chris; Schwartz,
Bill; Stein, Kathy; Tafoya, Ben; Van Magness, Frederick (Rep Brad Jones); Wood, Gail
Subject: Advance Notice: 1-93/1-95 ITF meetings
Hello Task Force Members,
I hope you've been enjoying the summer - it's almost over, of course, and that means it's time to resume our Task
Force meetings:
Our next meeting will be:
Wednesday, September 13, 4:30-6:30 PM (location TBD)
Also, our 2nd public informational meeting is tentatively scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 25th in Reading
(You may see these dates mentioned in the Globe Northwest's Starts & Stops'feature this Sunday)
We have been working with the consultant team since the last ITF meeting to refine the alternatives, evaluate
Transit/TDM options, and other activities. We will provide updates at the 9/13 ITF meeting, and send some
review materials prior to the meeting...
Enjoy the Labor Day weekend !
Thanks,
- Bob
Bob Frey
Manager of Statewide Planning
Office of Transportation Planning
Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation
(617) 973-7449
bob.frey@eot.state.ma.us
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MMA Action Alert 411: August 31, 2006
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DTE Seeks Final Public Comment on Changes to Local Cable Franchise Powers
Verizon petition would force local officials to complete cable franchise process in 90 days
DTE asks to hear from local officials by September 13`h on specific questions
Early this year, Verizon Communications initiated an effort to amend state regulations in order to reduce the
ability of cities and towns to adequately review and negotiate local video franchising agreements. Following an
initial public comment period earlier this summer and a public hearing on August 160i, the Cable Division of the
Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy has moved to the final phase of the public
comment period on Verizon's petition to amend state cable licensing regulations. The Department is seeking
reply comments by the close of business ors Wednesday, September 130i.
Close to 100 communities have weighed in to date during the public comment period and at the hearing. Local
opposition has been loud and united, yet must continue through this final phase if we are to stop this attack on
local authority.
The proposed changes would require municipalities to hold a public hearing on an initial cable television license
application within 60 days of the application filing, and would require only 30 days from the time of the public
hearing for the municipality to approve or disapprove the application, and issue the actual license in case of
approval. For example, as RCN's initial licensing experience shows, cable operators willing to negotiate
customary and standard cable licenses enjoy reasonable and fast municipal licensing. The existing license
timetables have worked well for decades and should not be changed at the behest of one company.
Under the proposed rules local officials will be boxed into an untenable 30 day post-hearing licensing
process, and municipalities will lose the ability to properly review and negotiate Verizon cable proposals, and find
it more difficult to ensure adequate protection of the public rights-of-way, PEG programming, full community
build-out provisions, franchise fees and more.. This time frame is not even close to what is reasonably needed for
a fair and reasonable negotiation and licensing process.
In addition, the United State Congress is currently reviewing the video franchise process for the nation and is
close to creating a national franchise process. Therefore, it is unnecessary for the Commonwealth to take action
prior to the Congress finishing its business.
PLEASE CONTACT DTE NOW TO REGISTER YOUR OPPOSITION TO THE VERIZON PETITION:
- Please contact the DTE before September 13" to record vbur opposition to the Verizon petition (CTV 06-1).
Ifyour community has already recorded your opposition with the DTE, the agency has also requested that
municipal officials respond to a number of specific questions, and we ask thatyou review these questions and
respond, ifpossible. For more information, please contact MMA Legislative Analyst & Federal Policy.
Coordinator Marc Hymovitz at 617-426-7272 ext. 121 or mhymovitz@mma.org or visit www.mma.org for
talking points and to see the specific questions DTE would like municipal officials to cover in their comments.
Comments to DTE should be sent to: Ms. Andrea Nixon, Clerk, Cable Television Division, One South Station,
Boston, MA 02110, or via e-mail at Andrea.Nixon@state.ma.us.
PLEASE LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THAT THE VERIZON PETITION IS BAD PUBLIC POLICY:
- It is important that local leaders inform the public about the negative impact of Verizon's attempt to limit local
authoritv and power to negotiate on behalf of consumers. Please use the sample letter to the editor printed on the
back of this page as a guide for you to personalize and send to your local newspapers, so that local residents can
learn of the harmful changes that Verizon is seeking. For an electronic copy, please contact Marc Hymovitz or go
to the MMA website. Thank you!
Massachusetts Municipal Association, One Winthrop Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02110; (617) 426-7272
Sample Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
One of the success stories in Massachusetts is the track record that local officials have as the lead public
negotiators for local cable and video services. Verizon Communications is now asking state regulators in Boston
to change the rules to benefit their company, but if the telecommunications giant is successful, cities and towns
will lose the power they need to promote robust competition and ensure that cable services will be available to all
consumers. That's why I/we encourage the citizens of Town/City to oppose this harmful proposal.
Municipal officials are responsible for ensuring that cable companies are held accountable for the use of public
rights of ways as they lay their wires and infrastructure, and that they reimburse taxpayers for this private use of
public ways.. Equally important, local officials ensure that cable companies provide adequate local public access
~K programming, and build out their networks to all parts of the community and"all households. As Verizon•enters
into the cable and video services market, they are lobbying state agencies, legislators and even the U.S. Congress
in an effort to limit their accountability to these local needs.
Verizon has asked the state Department of Telecommunications and. Energy's Cable Division to change the rules
and prevent cities and towns from having enough time and leverage to negotiate a local license. Their proposed
petition would eliminate the current one-year timeframe that has worked well for decades, and require a
municipality to hold a public hearing on an application within 60 days of the filing, and then allow only 30 days
from the time of the hearing to approve or disapprove the application and issue the actual license in case of
approval.
Local officials eagerly invite greater competition and expansion of video services here in Massachusetts, and we
want to make sure that it will be true and fair competition that will benefit all citizens, not just one company. It is
impossible to conclude a proper license application review, draft the license agreement and negotiate the terms of
the agreement in this short a time, especially if the company resists pro-consumer provisions. A stringent timeline
may be in Verizon's best interests, but local government officials have a duty to represent the public interest of
their community and all its residents.
Massachusetts cities and towns are able to negotiate with their local cable providers on issues relating to the
particular needs of the community, whether the community will have a cable TV studio for local access
programming, whether the schools will be wired or whether municipal buildings will be networked. These are all
issues that can only be addressed by local communities and will be seriously impacted if these rules are approved.
(Insert local examples and exberiences or other comments ifavidicable)
Local officials also want to ensure that there is no discrimination locally and want to guarantee that all their
residents benefit from competition. Under Verizon's proposal, cities and towns will be frozen out of the process.
This practice is the opposite of what needs to be done to ensure cable provider accountability to communities and
citizens.
The bottom line is that cities and towns strongly support greater competition because it should lead to more
affordable and expanded services for all residents. Uwe oppose the Verizon proposal because it would guarantee
neither, and would reduce our ability to protect our community and all our residents.
Sincerely,
Name(s)
Title, Community
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Marsden, Laura [LMarsden@eapolaw.com]
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 12:55 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Resident Permit Parking
I have been a resident of Reading for five years. Each year I have purchased a resident parking permit which
allowed me to park at the Reading train depot to commute to Boston where I work. I was very disturbed to find a
photocopy of a newspaper article on my car on Wednesday, August 23rd informing me that the area where I have
been parking for the past 5 years would no longer be available to me because it was now Employee/Merchant
Monthly Parking. I spoke with the Town Manager on 8/24 who explained what the situation was and how the
Town would not be issuing any non-resident parking permits in the future and how supposedly that would take
care of the spaces that the residents would be losing to Employee/Merchant parking. There was not enough
parking for residents before this change was made. If you don't arrive before 7:30 a.m. you usually do not find a
spot regardless of whether they are being used by non-residents or not. I am also greatly disturbed that I was not
notified in some way by the Town that this was happening so I could have voiced my opposition to this plan. I do
not have the time to watch the cable news station nor do I subscribe to the local paper. I feel that I should have
been notified by mail that this subject was up for discussion before it was put into action. The Town Manager also
said that resident cars that park in the Employee/Merchant parking would be towed after a grace period where
warnings would be issued. If I had not placed a call to him I would not know any of this. My fellow commuters
discuss Town of Reading current events during our commute and the subject of parking is a very important
item. All my fellow commuters knew nothing of this parking change before we got the flyer on our windshields.
The resident commuters that do not regularly park in the area where the change is taking place had no knowledge
of this change at all because they did not get the flyer put on their car.
I would like to express my strong opposition to this change in parking rules. The residents need more parking, not
less. At the very least the residents that purchase monthly parking permits should have been given the courtesy
of a mailing or phone call informing us of this significant change in our daily lives.
I hope that the selectmen and Town Manager revisit this issue and put the parking back to the way it was before
this unwarranted change was made.
Mrs, Laura Marsden
15 Dividence Rd.
Reading, MA 01867
781-779-1472
Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, Hartford, New York, Providence, Short Hills, Stamford, West Palm Beach, Wilmington, London (Representative office)
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8/25/2006
August 28, 2006
Due to the recent changes installed by the Board of Selectmen, parking on Chapin Avenue will be
changed.
The northside of the street will continue to be No parking. The southside of the street will allow for
all day parking with a permit. This permit will cost $240 per year, but is free to all the residents of
Chapin Avenue. These spaces are first come first served, and this permit only allows you to park
all day on Chapin Avenue.
To obtain your free permits please bring your license and registrations of all vehicles that are
registered to your Chapin Avenue address to the Parking Clerk (Monday through Friday from
8am-3pm). Any questions or concerns should be made to the Parking Clerk at 781-944-1212.
Also, please be advised that the Department of Public Works will be installing the signs during the
week of September 11th, and once those signs are put in place the regulation will be enforced.
Thank you, The Reading Police Department
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August 28, 2006
Due to the recent changes installed by the Board of Selectmen, parking on Gould Street will be
changed.
The northside of the street will be No parking. The southside of the street will allow for all day
parking with a permit. This permit will cost $240 per year, but is free to all the residents of Gould
Street. These spaces are first come first served, and this permit only allows you to park all day on
Gould Street.
To obtain your free permits please bring your license and registrations of all vehicles that are
registered to your Gould Street address to the Parking Clerk (Monday through Friday from 8am-
3pm). Any questions or concerns should be made to the Parking Clerk at 781-944-1212.
Also, please be advised that the Department of Public Works will be installing the signs during the
week of September 11th, and once those signs are put in place the regulation will be enforced.
Thank you, The Reading Police Department
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August 29, 2006
Due to the recent changes installed by the Board of Selectmen, parking on Haven Street will be
changed.
The northside of the street will continue be No parking. Certain portions of the southside of the
street will allow'for all day parking with a permit. This permit will cost $240 per year, but is free to
all effected residents of Haven Street. These spaces are first come first served, and this permit
only allows you to park all day on Haven Street where posted.
To obtain your free permits please bring your license and registrations of all vehicles that are
registered to your Haven Street address to the Parking Clerk (Monday through Friday from 8am-
3pm). Any questions or concerns should be made to the Parking Clerk at 781-944-1212.
Also, please be advised that the Department of Public Works will be installing the signs during the
week of September 11th, and once those signs are put in place the regulation will be enforced.
Thank you, The Reading Police Department
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Cormier, Jim
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:53 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Atlantic Supermarket liquor displays
Peter,
We reviewed the proposal for the liquor displays at Atlantic Supermarket. We believe the proposal to be sound
and seems to address the communities concerns regarding the displays.
The only thing we would suggest is in light of their being some theft issues inovlving liquor in the past, we would
encourage the supermarket to take appropriate security measures for this area. In the past they have used video
recordings, that is one technique we would encourage to continue. Lt. Robbins would be available to consult with
them if they need further advice.
Chief James W. Cormier
Reading Police Department
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-1212
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WARRANT OUTLINE 09/05/2006
Art. Mover/ Moderator
# Article Description Sponsor Comment Notes
1 Reports
Board of Selectmen
• Report on land across
the street from RMHS
• Status of MWRA water
purchase
• Substance Abuse
4 Amending FY 2007 Budget Board of Selectmen . Capital
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9 Establish Stabilization Fund for '
post retirement health care costs FINCOM
10 Additional Chapter 90 funds - Board of Selectmen •
14 Transfer Care Custody and Control •
of Oakland Road land to BOS
15 Funding for Wood End School Request of residents
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Program FY 2007 - FY 2011
8 Establish Public Health Revolving Board of Selectmen
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16 Transfer funds from Landfill FAM Board of Selectmen
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Draft Warrant Article
Sight Triangles
To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of
Reading by adding the following section 5.2.10 entitled "Sight Triangles":
5.2.10 - Sight Triangles.
5.2.10.1 Definition
A sight triangle is defined as that area formed by the intersection of
property lines and a straight line joining said property lines to the street
or right of way at a point 25 feet distant from the point of their
intersection. For corner lots. the siaht trianale is determined from the
ooint of intersection of their tanaents.
5.2.10.2 Corner lots
Except in the downtown business district, no building, fence, wall,
landscaping, parking of vehicles, signs, or the placement of or growing
of anyoth-er obstruction between the height of 2-% feet and a heign~t
8' shall be located within the sight triangle so as to obstruct visibility in
a manner that will jeopardize the safety of vehicles or pedestrians.
5.2.10.3 Residential Districts
On any lot in a residence district, no building, fence, wall, landscaping,
parking of vehicles, placement of signs, or the placement of or
growing of any other obstruction between the height of 2 Y2 feet and a
height of 8' shall be located within 5 feet of the front lot line unless it
can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of Chief of Police that such
vegetation or structure will not restrict visibility in such a way as to
hinder the safe entry or exit of vehicles from any driveway to the street.
5.2.10.4 Exemptions
Principal buildings existing on a lot at the time of adoption of this bylaw
shall not be required to conform to this bylaw. Shade trees planted by
the Town of Reading, mailboxes, and utility poles are also exempt from
the provisions of this bylaw.
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Memorandum
To: Peter Hechenbleikner
CC: Bob LeLacheur
From: Jane Fiore
Date: 9/5/2006
Re: Health Division (Substance Abuse) revolving Fund #25-513-5780
History
• 1990 this revolving fund created to accept donation to the Drug and Alcohol
Prevention Program. Court fines, group donations for peer leadership and
Athletes for a Healthy Lifestyle programs.
• 1995 there were no further donations to the substance abuse program from
the general public or court system. The revolving fund remained open with
less than $50.
• 1996 Hepatitis B clinics were offered to grades 6 - 12 students. In order to
purchase vaccine and clinic supplies the revolving fund was used to accept
monies from parents to allow the BOH to pay for the specific vaccine
necessary. This was carried on until 1999 when all children had met the
mandated vaccine requirement.
• In 2000 the BOH applied for a Medicare Provider number to allow
reimbursement for flu and pneumonia shots. This reimbursement ranged
from $3.00/ shot to 2005 $22.23/shot.
Revolving Fund Use
• Over the last 6 years the fund has been used and is continually used for the
following clinical services:
o Influenza vaccine purchased approx $6000 annually
o Cholesterol Screening heparin cassettes $2500
September 5, 2006
o Meningitis prevention clinic for high school seniors $4,500 annually
o Tb screening clinics $360
o Hepatitis B clinics
o Purchase of Human Anti-Rabies Vaccine ( $785 per person - when
no health insurance available to the suspect human case - law requires
BOH to supply and administer)
o Prevention literature printing i.e.: Bioterrorism, mosquito control,
food borne illness prevention and flu pamphlets $1500
o Volunteer RN response id and equipment $1200
o Deer tick testing for Lyme disease $225
o Rabies specimen preparation and specimen transport to State lab
$325
o Equipment purchases - i.e. new refrigerator, clinic signs, clinic
advertisements
o Medical Waste contract
o Cell phones /pagers for staff ( presently this cost has been transferred
to the Regional Emergency Preparedness grant through the Town of
Andover)
Deposits to the revolving-acco~nt-iiroludU.
Third Party payments from
Medicare
BCBS
Tufts
Immunization fees
Screening clinic fees
Sharps container fees
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Pat Schettini [pschettini@reading.k12.ma.us]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:33 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Town Meeting
Hello Pete,
I want to let you know that we will need a warrant article for the Fall Town Meeting to address the contingency for
the high school project. The amount will need to be determined as well as the recommended source(s).
Let me know the steps and what else you need.
Thanks,
Pat
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., J.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reading Public Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
781 944 5800
781 942 9149 (fax)
pschettini@reading.k12.ma.us
9/5/2006
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Proposed Town Warrant article Re: Community Playground at Wood End Page 1 of 1
Hechenblefter, Peter
From: Karen Herrick [kherrick@boardwalkrealestate.com]
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 1:52 PM
To: Town Manager
Cc: mdverrier@comcast.net; Tina Brzezenski; Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Proposed Town Warrant article Re: Community Playground at Wood End
Attachments: Article -Town Meeting Nov 2006 - Rev 1.doc
Hi Peter,
Attached please find a Town Warrant Article that we would like the selectmen to sponsor for the November Town Meeting.
I understand that you are conducting a preview for them on Tuesday, Sept. 5th.
If you have any questions about the content, you may feel free to contact myself or Tina Brzezenski or Monette Verrier.
Thanks and have a great Labor Day!
Karen.
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9/5/2006
Article for Subsequent Town Meeting (November 2006)
"To see if the town will appropriate or transfer from free cash, a sum in the
amount of forty-two thousand, six hundred dollars ($42,600) to pay for.
1. The installation of rubberized surfacing to allow for full accessibility by
physically challenged people and their families at the Community
Playground at Wood End
2. A fence on three sides of the play area for safety purposes."
Every child deserves a right to play and to enjoy the experience of just being a kid.
Children, regardless of their abilities should be able to play at a playground to the highest
level of their own ability. The Community Playground at Wood End will be universally
accessible to children of all abilities. So often children with disabilities are prevented
from taking part in typical playground activities, costing them opportunities for great
developmental gains and the opportunity to just have fun.
The Community playground at Wood End has been designed to be a true Reading
community-glaygrounzlthat-ine~~~ ~GVCral olsj~ctivCS:
• Allow adults and children with physical disabilities full access to a Reading
Playground
• Expand the playground as planned, so that there is a walking distance playground
in all areas of town.
• Provide all community members a safe, challenging area to rest and play while
using the ball fields.
In addition, to these stated objectives there is now the additional benefit of having an
alternate playground in town while plans are made to renew the Imagination Station area.
Given the unexpected return of almost $50,000 from the school department budget, and
the fact that the $200,000 recreational grant from the state has already been allocated to
two artificial playing fields, we ask Town Meeting to allocate these funds to play for the
specialized surfacing needed to provide full access.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LaPointe, Gail
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:13 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Landfill money in the Sale of Real Estate Account
Peter
While the ®EP has authorized release of the proceeds form the sale of the
landfill, it should probably be voted at town meeting to transfer the cash
to the sale of real estate fund because it is in an enterprise fund. We
should probably ask legal counsel about the proper wording for this
article?
Reading Town Accountant
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Phone 781-942-9005
Fax 781-942-9037
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Hechenblefter, Peter
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From: jaimeajones@aim.com
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 7:43 PM
To: Town Manager; Reading - Selectmen; read ingchronicle@comcast.net; reading@cnc.com
Cc: brian.jones@deputycollector.com
Subject: Park Square at Reading
Attachments: park square letter.doc
To whom it may concern:
I wanted to take the opportunity to express my reaction regarding the proposal to develop the Addison-
Wesley property into Park Square at Reading.
Pleased find attached a letter I have written in favor of this project. I hope this letter will be helpful.
Thank you,
Jaime Jones
69 Richards Road
Reading, MA 01867
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September 4, 2006
Jaime Jones
69 Richards Road
Reading, MA 01867
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Jaime Jones. I
reside at 69 Richards Road here in Reading with my husband and our two children, 5
years old and 14 months. Originally from the South Shore, a Braintree resident for 27
years, I moved to Reading in 2005 with my husband and two children. My husband grew
up in Reading and is a product of the Reading School system, they should be proud! We
both agree that Reading is a great town, one of the only towns my husband would
consider for our family.
My parents and three siblings continue to reside in Braintree, therefore I travel to the
South Shore quite a bit. While in town I often visit the Derby Street 'Shops in Hingham.
my only disappointment with these shops is that they opened after I moved to the North
Shore. I absolutely love going to Derby Street.
I personally accept the proposal for the life style center for a variety of reasons. I believe
the fiscal impact to the town of Reading, creating a $930,000 annual net fiscal benefit is
an opportunity this town may never see again. If the proposal to create the life style
center on the Addison-Wesley property is denied what will become of this area?
If the likelihood of building a housing development exists, whether it is apartments,
condominiums, townhouses or other form of multi-family housing, it cannot be ignored
that the possibility of flooding our schools is imminent. The classrooms our children
attend are large. The town has already shifted neighborhoods to other schools to
accommodate the amount of children in each class. I would be extremely disappointed if
the class size increased. I do not believe my children's education should be compromised
because of an increase in traffic and elevation in the noise level.
I completely understand the worry some residents have regarding an increase in traffic,
however with the proposed roadway improvements, I do not believe the increase in traffic
would be as big a burden as overpopulating the town and schools. In addition, the
location of the site and the entrance enables individuals to access the property via RT
128. I believe the majority of consumers would be more apt to travel RT 128 then
attempt to travel Main Street and lose valuable (shopping, eating and meeting) time
sitting at the many traffic lights on this road.
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Overall, I believe the specialty stores and high-end restaurants, which would make up the
shops at Park Street, would be an asset to the town and residents. The shops would
provide residents with the convenience of shopping at high-end stores without driving to
the Burlington or North Shore Malls. The shops would create new jobs generating higher
income for families and in turn for the town. The monetary benefits this project would
have for the town and its residents would only enhance the quality of living in a town
such as Reading.
I am also aware of the concerns several residents discussed regarding the physical
structure of the proposed life style center. I know that the loading docks, waste removal
bins and size of the sidewalks were a few issues presented at the meeting last. month.
Although these were not issues I would have thought to bring forward, I am encouraged
to know that some individuals narrowed in on specific areas. I am equally encouraged to
know that the shops are designed, at least at Derby Street, to mask the appearance of
loading areas and trash dispensers yet allowing adequate space on the sidewalks for all
individuals; window shoppers, strollers, wheelchairs and for those consumers who enjoy
sitting outdoors to eat and/or people watch.
I believe many people would be impressed with the shops. I would suggest chartering a
bus to the Derby Street Shops in Hingham thus providing residents with the opportunity
to see the shops firsthand. In addition a slide show of all areas of the shops presented at
the next meeting may also help relieve worries some individuals may have pertaining to
the physical appearance.
I would love to see the Park Square at Reading become a success. I thank you for taking
the time to read this and look forward to hearing about the next stage in the development
of Park Square.
Sincerely,
Jaime Jones
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Hechenblelkner, Peter
From: cnj4@aol.cbm
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 8:51 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Cc: ben@planetnw.com; canthony@cdmtitle.com
Subject: ADDISON WESLEY MALL PROJECT FEASIBILITY IS QUESTIONABLE
Attachments: mall feasibility question.doc
mall feasibility
question.doc
Reading Board of Selectmen and the Addison Wesley Working Group:
The peer reviewer of the traffic study, prepared for W/S Development by Edwards & Kelcey
(EK), claims that a 400,000 square foot mall is "feasible." How do we know if this is true
or even appears to be credible?
Here's one way to think about it. That well-known handbook on land use codes specifies an
average trip generation rate and a standard deviation (i.e., how much actual rates will
vary about the average
rate) for shopping malls (i.e., Land Use code 820). If you "do the math" (see attached
memo), there will be an average of 1500 vehicles entering and exiting only one point of
egress during the peak PM hour during a weekday. That means a traffic counter at the
entrance to this mall will record entering or exiting vehicles every 2.4 seconds during
Lt,aL. peak period hour ki.e., jbuu seconas/15uu vehicles). Does that rate of traffic flow
seem manageable for one entrance/exit?
Now what happens when the trip generation is greater than the average rate? (The Land Use
code 820 tells us that it will be greater). Once again, when you "do the math," there is a
1 in 5 chance that there will be 2240 to 3720 vehicles passing in or out the "driveway" to
the mall.
That's an average of 2980 vehicles for this range.and means every 1.2 seconds a vehicle
will be either entering or exiting the entrance to. this 400,000 square mall.
Imagine that you'are standing at the.entrance to this mall and watching the mall traffic
pass by at the rate of one vehicle nearly every second? Is this credible?
What about the 1 in 5 chance? That land use code handbook predicts it.
What proof do we have that EK's redesign signalized intersection can accommodate traffic
flow at the rate of one vehicle every 2.4 seconds, or, worse yet every 1.2 seconds? What
happens when the intersection light turns red for traffic heading toward that one mall
entrance during the weekday peak PM hour? How long will the queues become? What happens to
the Level of Service (LOS)? The developer and peer reviewer never addressed these issues.
According to the www.NoMallOl867.com website, I understand that the BoS will be discussing
the mall at the Addison Wesley property on Tuesday (September 5). May I have a few minutes
of your time to discuss this matter with you?
Regards, Jeff
Jeffrey Everson, Ph.D.,
Principal Investigator, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS);
Member: Mass Highway I93/95 Interchange Task Force; PRESERVE
21 Pine Ridge Circle
Reading, MA 01867
Home phone: 781-944-3632
Work phone: 781-684-4247
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To: The Reading Board of Selectmen and the Addison Wesley Working Group
From: Jeffrey Everson, Ph.D., Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Principal
Investigator; Member: Mass Highway 193/95 Interchange Task Force; PRESERVE
Date: 9/3/06
Reference: Park Square at Reading, A Traffic.Study, August 2005, Redevelppment of the
Addison-Wesley Office Park, One Jacob Way, Reading MA, Prepared by Edwards & Kelcey (EK)
for W/S Development
Subject: Addison Wesley Project Feasibility Is Questionable
Introduction: According to the W/S Development web site, "The Peer Reviewer says the
Addison Wesley project is feasible." (www.narksauareatreadina.com).This memo refutes that
claim because the redesigned signalized intersection at Main and South Streets does not account
for wide fluctuations in shopping mall trip generation rates prescribed by the ITE Trip Generation
Handbook, Land Use Code (LUC) 820.
• Edwards & Kelcey (EK) and the Peer Reviewer (John Diaz) totally ignored the fact that
LUC 820 specifies both an average trip generation rate and a standard deviation. The.
tatter-quantity means-that-the-triRgcncratiwrate-will-'varq-and fluctuate considerabiy
since the standard deviation is nearly equal to the average.
• The Appendix in this memo shows that there is a 22.8% probability (i.e., a 1 in 5 chance)
that the trip generation will vary from 2240 to 3720 vehicles per hour (weekday PM peak
hour) for a 400,000 ft2 shopping center. Compare these numbers to the constant trip
generation of 1500' used by EK in the redesign of the signalized intersection at Main and
South Streets.
A trip generation of 2240 vehicles represents a 49.3 % increase compared to 1500
vehicles per hour (weekday PMpeak hour).
2240 vehicles will be either entering or exiting a single point at the rate of one vehicle
every 1.61 seconds on the average during the weekday PM peak hour. (3600
seconds/2240 vehicles). Is this credible (i.e., feasible)?
• EK and the Peer Reviewer did not attempt to mitigate fluctuating trip generations to
maintain an acceptable level of service (LOS) by using adaptive signalized control with
input from highway sensors to count vehicles entering the intersection.
There is no reason to believe that the Addison Wesley project is feasible as described in the
reference cited above because the developer made no claim that the redesign signalized
intersection could accommodate predictable fluctuations in trip generations.
1 EK claimed that 25% of the trips to the mall are due to pre-existing traffic on Main Street. Thus, the
weekday PM peak hour trip generation is allegedly 0.75 X 1500 or 1125 vehicles on Main Street. EK used
the figure of 1172, page 12 in the reference cited above. Nevertheless, a total of 1500 vehicles will be
entering and exiting a single point of egress during the weekday PM peak hour on the average.
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Appendix: This Appendix provides a table of statistical data associated with Land Use Code
(LUC) 820. That data is used to calculate the range of trip generations related to a 400,000 ft'
shopping center.
Shopping Center
(820)
Average Vehicle "Grip Ends vs: 1000 Sq: Feet Gross Leasable: Area.
On a: Weekday,
Peak Hour of Adjacent Street Traffic,
One Hour Between 4 and 6 p.m.
Number of Studies: 407
Average 1000 Sq. Feet GLA: 379
Directional Distribution: 48% entering, 52% exiting
Trip Generation per 1000 Sq. Feet Gross Leasable Area
Average Rata Range of Rates Standard Deviation
175 . 0.68 • 28.27 2.75
Table 1. Land Use Code 820 (Shopping Center)
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Using the average trip generation rate, there are 1500 trips per hour for a 400,000 ft2 shopping
center (i.e., [3.75/1000] x 400,000) at the evening peak hour during a weekday. However, the
actual number of such trips will be greater or lesser than 1500. The fluctuation around the average
number of trips (i.e., 1500) can be calculated by using the normal probability distribution shown
in Figure 1 for the trip generation rate, R (i.e., X axis of Figure 1).The Y axis is the probability of
measuring a given R.
Figure l has been generated with a mean trip generation rate of 3.75 and a standard deviation of
2.75 taken from Table I. An interactive web site was used to generate this figure. See
httD:Hdavidmiane.coin/livt)erstat/z table.httnl
The lower bound of the red zone along the X-axis is given by R, = 1.89, while the upper bound is
defined by RZ= 5.60 so that area encompassed by the red zone is 0.50. Thus, there is a 50%
probability of expecting trip generation rates within the range of R, to R2 The entire area under
this curve is I (i.e., there is a 100% probability of obtaining a trip generation rate).
The vehicle trip generations at the weekday PM peak hour from R, to R2 are 756 to 2240 (i.e.,
{[1.89/1000] X400,0001 to 1[5.6011000] X400,0001). There is a 50% probability (i.e., a 1 in 2
chance) of obtaining these trip generations.
Trip generations less than 1500 vehicles per hour (PMpeak) may not be an issue. However, can
the redesigned signalized intersection at Main and South Streets accommodate 2240 vehicle per
hour (PM peak)?
Now, as an example of trip generations greater then 1500, consider the upper green area in Figure
1. (i.e., from R of 5.60 to 93). This area accounts for 22.8% of the total area under the curve.
Thus, there is a 22.8% probability (i.e., a 1 in 5 chance) that the trip generation will range from
2240 to 3720 vehicles per weekday PM peak hour (i.e., [5.60/1000] X 400,000 and [9.3/1000] X
400,000).
A weekday PM peak hour trip generation of 3720 vehicles for a 400,000 ftz shopping center is an
increase of 148% above the trip generation rate quoted by EK [i.e., (3720 - 1500)11500 X 100 =
148%]. A similar argument can made for smaller malls (e.g'.. 320,000 ft2)
Can the redesigned signalized intersection at Main and South Streets accommodate an increase
of 148% in the PM peak trip generation rate, albeit with only one point of egress?
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Jane Latus Delatus@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 8:51 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: cc: Letter to the Editor
Dear Reading Selectmen,
Below is a letter I have sent to the Chronicle and Advocate, and wish to be sure that you see as well.
Jane Latus
Canton, CT
-----Original Message-----
From: Jane Latus [mailto:jelatus@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 8:50 PM
To: readingchronicle@comcast.net
Subject: Letter to the Editor
Sept. 1, 2006
8Uplands Dr.
canton, k, i U66 t Y
h) 693-4730
cell) 860-712-2514
i elatusna.comcast.net
To the Editor:
As Reading residents consider developer S.R. Weiner's proposed "unique, upscale retail experience,"
they might appreciate some tips from those who have learned the hard way.
Canton became Connecticut's poster child for commercial sprawl for its development of a three-big-box
shopping center. The developer: S.R. Weiner.
Using the escape clause that the market dictated the mall's ever-evolving design, "The Shoppes at
Farmington Valley" morphed from a mixed-use project into a faux village center, and then a three-big-
box mall.
The major tenants? Kohl's, Shaw's supermarket and Dick's Sporting Goods. Neither upscale nor
unique, and - most importantly - not the little-stored "Main Street" that S.R. Weiner promised.
The mall pays $900,000 in taxes, a tempting amount considering that Canton - like every Connecticut
town - must fund its schools with property taxes. But what a huge cost Canton is paying for these tax
dollars.
There are financial costs: the mall necessitated adding a police detective to deal with check fraud and
other crimes there; it has imposed new, ongoing costs on the fire department, including the purchase of
hoses long enough to reach all corners of a big-box store; the burden of calls at the mall is a significant
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contributor to the likelihood that now-volunteer Fire and EMS will need to become paid departments;
there are the too-soon-to-tally, but certain to happen, losses suffered by locally-owned businesses; and,
finally, the mall has increased the momentum for further retail sprawl.
There are also costs you cannot quantify in dollars: the loss of an historic, signature landscape; the loss
of year-round recreation (in winter, for sledding and skiing), and the loss of the town's priceless
character and individuality. These are qualities that, once gone, you cannot buy back from the shelves of
Kohl's, Shaw's or Dick's Sporting Goods, at any price.
Despite these costs, is Canton nevertheless blessed to have this new income?
Assuming an unchanging residential growth rate, to keep Canton's annual tax hike to a modest 3%, the
town would need to build the equivalent of this 400,000 sq. ft. mall every year. Could we? And would
we want to?
Economists concur that large retail is expensive for its host communities, and this letter is not an attempt
to duplicate their expertise. It is merely an attempt to share the experience of another New England town
that traded a valuable part of its landscape and character for the lure of money - only to wake up in the
morning feeling common, poorer and regretful.
Jane Latus
Canton, CT
9/5/2006
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Hechenblelkner, Peter
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
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Saturday, August 26, 2006 8:52 AM
Reading - Selectmen
Abutter letter
Attachments: abutterietter.doc
abutterletter.doc
(33 KB)
BOS,
Attached is a letter signed by the abutters to the Pearson property. Heidi Bonnabeau
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August 17, 2006
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, are abutters to the Addison-Wesley Pearson property. We
wish to make known publicly to the town and its officials, Pearson the property owner,
and W/S Development, that we vehemently oppose the latest plan for development that
was presented by W/S Development on August 8, 2006.
We have voiced our concerns, which include excessive traffic congestion, diminished
quality of life and potential loss of property values, and many, many more issues over the
past 18 months. While the developers may have quietly listened to us, they certainly
have not heard us, as is evidenced by their latest proposal, which disregards our concerns
and what we believe to be the most important elements of the A-W Working Group
document.
We feel the developers have rimischaracterized and overstated the support they have
received by the abutters to the property. We wish to set the record straight, and publicly
state our opposition to this project and development of this property by W/S
Development.
NAME
Ron Iapicca
Lisa Iapicca
Laura Diemer
Chris Diemer
Bob Murphy
Theresa Murphy
Willard Johnson
Vincent Greeno
Marianne Greeno
Paul McCarthy
Lorraine McCarthy
Walter Begonis
John Halligan
Lois Halligan
Edward McIntire
Joe D'Alessio
Lisa D'Alessio
Chris Farley
Lisa Farley
Frederick Doherty
Joan Doherty
Molly Thornton
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Reese Thornton
Jim Doherty
Karen Doherty
Jane Bean
Roberta Kilduff
Michael Kilduff
Marge Messina
Patricia Lane
Dennis Lane
Eleanor O'Toole
Vicki Pang
Edward Pang
Sheila Spinney
Scott Spinney
Chris Brungardt
Christine Brungardt
Joe Petrillo
Theresa Petrillo
Mark Schneider
Ryan Hoffman,
Aimee Hoffman
Angela Murphy
Lori liougnty
Jay Doughty
Joan Neary
William Tacito
Jean Tacito
Jo Roy
Donat Roy
Paul Gallo
Ann Wood
Judith Bradley
Tim O'Connor
Susan O'Connor
Ann Marie Jepson
Mary Avery
Robert Weggel
Diane Weggel
Hechenblelkner, Peter
From: Rosemarie DeBenedetto [mamadetto@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 2:30 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Ben Selectman Tafoya
Subject: Increased Traffic on South Main Street - W/S Development
To: All the decision makers for the Town of Reading, Massachusetts
Regarding: Addison Wesley Pearson Proposal by W/S Development
Date: August 26, 2006
Good Afternoon.....
Once again, "experts" are testifying to change the course of our lives.
Political and corporate "experts" on national, state, and local levels have changed our
lives with their expert opinions on wars, deregulation, health care, donut-hole
prescription plans, lack of energy policies, depleting surplus budgets and many other
decisions that lack common sense!
Reading citizens now have to contend with "traffic experts". These "experts" tell us not
to worry about the increased traffic generated on the southern part of Route #28 after the
"life-style-mall" proposed by W/S Development is built.
* You and I, the residents of Reading, Mass., daily travel this stretch of Route #28
Wai i ~..ia i.Qa LUL 11C lA i.,tu aii uveLUeveiuped, aangerous, your .Lane nignway.
* You.and I daily, cautiously navigate around cars entering and exiting the numerous
businesses located on both sides of the southern part of Route #28.
* You and I have seen drivers dangerously timing a cross over of one, two, three lanes on
Route #28, hoping the traffic flow in the opposite direction, will slow down for them, to
successfully reach the other side without being involved in a major accident.
* You and I have seen drivers travelling north on Route #28 too fast, miscalculating the
down slope of the hill and slamming on their breaks for the lights at Summer and Main
Street.
* You and I have been stalled in traffic, as a vehicle in front of us, enters or exits
one of the numerous businesses, along this stretch, of highway.
* You and I have been backed up on side streets, waiting for a "break" in the traffic
flow which would allow us to enter Route #28.
* You and I have now witnessed the added danger created with the reopening of the Shell
gas station on the corner of Hopkins and Main Street. This danger is not only in the
ongoing cris-cross traffic flow entering/exiting the gas station, but also includes a
recent ARMED ROBBERY Just think how inviting a life style mall will be to thieves as
they plot out a quick get away on Route #128. Is our Police Department able to add
continuous extra patrols to this area? Is the town able to take on this expense?
And so, once again, the "experts" are telling us that they know what is best for Reading
citizens.
I SAY THEY DO NOT
* We will be here when the "experts" move on.
* We have to live with the consequences of a tremendous traffic increase throughout our
town.
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* The fact that there is ONE entrance/exit to this location is reason enough to vote
against it. Do you remember the traffic back up, when employees of Addison Wesley were on
their way home?
* If an individual wanted to build a home in Reading, they would be required to have more
than one exit from their home to comply with safety regulations. Why is a development
with only one entrance/exit, and the potential for THOUSANDS of visitors/employees, even
being considered?
I ask the Reading decision makers, NOT to support the Addision Wesley Pearson Proposal by
W/S Development.
Thank you,
Rosemarie DeBenedetto
74 Haystack Road
Reading, MA. 01867
CC: Editor, Daily Times Chronicle
1 Arrow Drive
Woburn, Mass. 01801-2090
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Hechenblefter, Peter
From: RICHARD MCDONALD [remejm@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:38 PM
To: 'RRRED'
Cc: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: FW: Reading letter CORRECTED If you knew how to copy and paste, you could have fixed it!
This is a letter from my sister, Nancy. She would like it published in the Chronicle and the Advocate.
Thank You
Elaine McDonald
From: nancy usich [mailto:nusich@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 3:11 PM
To: 'RICHARD MCDONALD'
Subject: Reading letter CORRECTED If you knew how to copy and paste, you could have fixed it!
August 30, 2006
To the Voting Residents of Reading, Ma.
My name is Nancy Usich and. I am a resident of Avon, Ct. a town just
minutes from Canton, Ct.
A few years ago, we lost the most beautiful golf course, with rolling
hills, scenic beauty, and tall, majestic , glorious trees. In the winter
children from surrounding towns slipped and sledded down the 6th
hole. The warmer months brought the golfers out and children took-
their golfing lessons with their prized clubs. A big, old red barn
served as the pro shop. We all have fond memories of our times on
this course.
Then this beautiful land was up for sale. "Surely, the town will buy
it," we thought. Open space, a park, keep it for the residents anything
but
But the town did not buy it. The wonderful family sold the land to a
developer. We were all devastated, to say the least. I was sick. I could
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not even go by the course because the grass was plowed over, the
trees were uprooted, and as far'as the eyes could see was just-piles of
dirt with a big, red barn in the middle.
Then little by little out of this chaos, we began to see the emergence
of a little village. No, we were still not happy and the big red barn
was still there. Cars slowed down to see the progress.
And now I come to the end or the beginning, which ever way you
care to view it.
It was the end of great times at our beloved course, but it was also the
end of the anger that sat and festered for far too long.
Let me be perfectly clear- I was totally against this development.
Let me be also perfectly clear to state that the developer presented us
with--beautiful-Ohopp n -eenter-T-he-m-a.-gnifteen pots-of-flowers-an-d
hanging baskets are simply beautiful. This is a clean, very well kept,
safe place to shop. The shops are varied. I only wish that we had an
upscale grocery store instead of another chain.
Let me be again perfectly clear to state that there is not a traffic jam
of any sort on the very busy Route 44 as the design of the egress
prevents this. I have friends who live on the adjacent streets. There.is
no exit or entrance from their streets. They are not impacted.
So, why am I writing this letter?
I have relatives living in Reading who happened to tell me about this
situation.
I am also a teacher who understands over crowding classrooms,
understaffed schools, and frustrated tax payers.
I am also an active community leader who also knows when to say
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"Enough" . Is there anyone stepping up to buy the land and donate it
to the town?
I must say I am at the Canton shops all the time. It saves me running
around into West Hartford, and Farmington. Forget Hartford! I have
everything here, and so close by.
I had to swallow my pride, push my ego aside, and accept what I
could not change.
I still hold fond memories of golfing with my son, and sledding with
my children. Life goes on.
I encourage the residents of Reading to work with the developer and
your town so that you have a beautiful enclosed area to shop.
I encourage the residents of Reading to think of the alternatives and
vote yes to accept a shopping village in your town. You will not be
disappointed.
Nancy Usich
Avon, CT.
P.S. The red barn still proudly stands.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: j.cirrone@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:22 PM
To: Town Manager
Subject: Lifestyle Center
Dear Town Manager,
I am a Reading resident in favor of the Lifestyle Center at it's current size. I feel W/S Development has
been very obliging to our needs as they see fit to properly market their project. I don't have a problem
with the size. I would like to see Reading benefit from the tax dollars as well as the many local jobs it
will provide. I hope to see'this project through in the near future.
Thank you for your time,
Jodi Cirrone
Intervale Terrace, Reading
9/5/2006
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Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
The Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA
01867
I "M -5 All 11: 09
Dear Reading Residents, Town Officials, and Others,
August 31, 2006
Having been a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Green House Acres when plans were
being made for the development of the landfill, I can relate to the concerns of the Residents near
the Addison Wesley development site. I might also add at the many meetings I attended, never
can I recall the negative attitude from the members of the Board of Selectmen and some
members of the Working Group, that I have recently seen.
Realizing that the concerns of the residents are first and foremost, I can honestly say that other
than the problems with excessive lighting, which has and is being addressed by the developer,
there have been no problems with the development at Walker's Brook. With regards to traffic,
this writer frequents Home Depot almost daily and I can honestly say never have I been delayed
by excessive traffic.
A recent drive through the Addison Wesley property and the streets abutting the property
enlightened this Town Meeting Member of the concerns of nearby residents. In my opinion,
considering the deplorable condition of the existing roads and buildings, any new development at
the Addison Wesley site would enhance that entire neighborhood. I also noticed much woodland
separating the proposed new development and the homes surrounding the perimeter, which
actually acts as a buffer zone from the Addison Wesley property.
I honestly believe that the concerns over traffic are being blown way out of proportion, as they
were at Walker's Brook Drive, which has now proven to be no problem at all.
Hopefully the next meeting of the Working Group will finalize the requests of the residents and
town officials, along with the Working Group and. the Development Team, and the project will
go forward, which can only benefit all concerned.
Sincerely,
Mr. Joseph onnearney G
Town Meeting Member - Precinct 2
26B Carnation Circle
Reading, MA
01867
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: RRRED [info@rrred.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006.12:20 PM
To: Town Manager; Reilly, Chris; info@rrred.org
Subject: Updated RRRED Supporter List
Attachments: RRREDnames-Revised- No #'s.doc
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner and Mr. Reilly,
Thank you for the assistance that you have so far given to the Addison Wesley working group. We
know that great strides have been made and we look forward to a project that all parties can be
proud of.
In light of that, we wanted to send you our revised list of RRRED supporters that now numbers
over 700 Reading residents from each and every precinct in Town. You can see from our list and
from other letters and a-mails that you have probably received, that. the Park Square at Reading
project has town wide support, and we look forward to its move towards completion.
As usual, feel free to call me with any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
Susan DiGiovanni
34 Chute Street
Reading, MA
01867
9/5/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: bonazoli@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 3:34 PM
To: Goldy, Stephen; Anthony, Camille; Schubert, Rick; Schubert, Rick; Hechenbleikner, Peter; Tafoya,
Ben; Schena, Paula
Subject: Colonial final
National Development, Pyramid acquire hotel
and golf course
Boston Business Journal - 2:45 PM EDT Tuesday
National Develoament and Pyramid Advisors announced Tuesday it closed on the acquisition of 220
acres from an affiliate of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. The purchase price was not
disclosed.
The property is located in Lynnfield and Wakefield, Mass., and features a 280-room Sheraton Colonial
Hotel and 18-hole golf course as well as a 55,000-square-foot Boston Sports Club. The hotel will remain
.9 her_ on and wilLbe_inanaged-by_Boston-based_P-y-r-amid?
Pyramid is a privately held hotel company that owns and
manages more than 10,000 hotel rooms nationwide.
Newton, Mass.-based National is considering
redeveloping a portion of the golf course into a
residential and retail project. The course will continue
operations until a plan is finalized for this site.
While specific plans for the site have not been
announced, National Development is working closely
with the towns of Lynnfield and Wakefield.
"There aren't too many 220-acre pieces of land along
Route 1 that come available for development" said Ted
Tye, managing partner of National Development.
The property is bordered by the Reedy Meadow area and is'accessible by two interchanges off of Route
128 and Interstate 95.
The ten-story hotel was built in 1949 and has been frequently renovated in subsequent years. In addition
to 280 rooms, it also features 25,000 square feet of conference and meeting space.
9/5/2006
May I), luub
Attention: lGfr Rubin; -
In an effort to reduce underage drinking we the SADD Club, or students against
destructive decisions, are planning on sending informative postcards to the families of
both Juniors and Seniors concerning the effects and the damage often produced by
underage drinking. The Atlantic Food Market has helped the SADD program before
being an intricate part of the Sticker Shock Campaign, and we are once again hoping for
you immense generosity in aiding us in working to protect the teens of Reading Memorial
High School.
In order to purchase the stamps for the 600 postcards, we need $150.. We are deeply
concerned with this important issue, and would greatly appreciate your help in sending
these postcards. . - -
We need a response by next Friday, May 10. Please contact Felicia Burns at:
bb3 l 160@yahoo.com
If participating in this cause is a possible undertaking for the Atlantic Food Market, we
would also-require a check sent to Katie Fiorello (SADD Advisor) at RMHS for $150
made out to the United States Postal Service (Reading Office), by the 19tl' of May as
well.
Thank you so much for your support. We hope that we can once again count on your hellf
in this important cause.
i
Sincerely,
The Students Against Destructive Decision -A.MRS -
May 24, 2006
Dear Arnold Rubin,
On behalf of the SADD club at Reading Memorial High School, we would like to
thank you for your generous donation. We hope to increase the SADD club's positive
influence in the community of Reading, and this donation will help us greatly. Once.
again Atlantic has gone far beyond our expectations and wishes, and we appreciate it so
much. Your generosity will not be forgotten!
Thank you,
SADD members and Reading Memorial High School
May 1, 2006
Arnold Rubin
Atlantic Food Mart
30 Haven Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Rubin,
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2684.
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.fts
Reading Health Division
Phone: 781942-6618
Fax: 781942-9071
On behalf of the Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council T would like to thank
you and Paul Duffy, Manager for participating in a positive the discussion with the Council at
our last public meeting on April 20, 2006. Coming together as a community with businesses,
schools, government and public health. for the betterment of the community is our goal. We hope
this is the Atlantic Food Mart goal as well.
Our hope our discussion is only the being of a positive relationship for both the council.and: the
Atlantic. Our combined effort is what will continue to make this community a good place to live
and a positive environment to raise children.
Again, thank you we look forward to a positive working relationship.
Sincerely,
j e M. Fiore, , CHO
ealth services Administrator
CC: Karyn Storti, Chair
Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council
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To of Reading
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39%tNCOR4March 29, 2006
Camiue W. Anthony, Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, V. Chairman
Joseph G. Duffy, secretary
Jart~sE.Bonazoli_
Ben Tafoya t
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
(781)942-6843 V -
FAX: (784) 942.0071
Re: Initiative Against Substance Abuse
Dear Community member, `7 z 56,
On January 26, 2006, at the invitation of the Chairman of the School Committee -and the
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, a meeting was held to discuss substance abuse-in
Reading. Nora Mann from the Middlesex County District Attorney's office made a very
powerful presentation.
As a result of that meeting, we have convened a working group comprising a cross
section of the community to establish recommendations for the Town of Reading to
consider in addressing substance abuse. The working group has been meeting weekly
as a whole and in sub-committees, since early February, gathering data and statistics
specific to Reading, reviewing community models and. resources, and. identifying
stakeholders who would be involved in this vital effort:
We are now ready to meet again as a community wide group to present the information,
findings, and proposed direction from this working group. We would urge your
participation in this program on:
Thursday, April 6
7:30 to 9:00 PM
Parker Middle Schobi Cafeteria
45 Temple Street
Reading's mobilization and response to substance abuse will need to involve our entire
community, and will need to be a sustained and long tern effort. The initial blue print'
for a plan begins now at this critical meeting on April 6, and it will need to include you.
Please make, every effort to attend, become part of this Initiative Against Substance
Abuse, and become part of the solution.
Sincerely,
Camille W Anthony, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Robert L. Spadafora Jr., Chairman
School Committee
November 23, 2005
Arnold Rubin
Atlantic Food Mart
30 Haven Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Rubin:
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2684
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us
Reading Health Division
Phone: 781942-6618
Fax: 781948-9071
Results from our recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey have indicated that underage
drinking in our community is all too common. During this upcoming holiday season, you
have a unique opportunity to partner with a group of concerned individuals to reduce
underage drinking and take actions to prevent any potential tragedies from happening'in
our town.
Adults from the Town of Reading - Substance Abuse -Prevention Advisory Council and
interested students of various groups of Reading Memorial High School are working
together to address issues related to underage drinking.
On Sunday December 11, 2005 students from SADD, MIAA Wellness Student Advisory
Council and Athletes for a Healthy Lifestyle will be partnering with Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) in a Sticker Shock Campaign. Several other communities
across Massachusetts will also be implementing this•project. This project aims to reach
those individuals over age 21 that legally purchase alcohol and provide it to a minor.
The campaign consists of stickers being adhered to multi-packs of alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine coolers, etc.) in participating retail stores. A team of youth, accompanied by
an adult chaperone, will visit each store at a time of mutual convenience during the
indicated date; to place the stickers on and hang up the 8 x 11" poster(s). If you prefer to
have your employees place the stickers on and/or hang the posters on your own, we will
be happy to simply deliver the appropriate number to you. Enclosed is an example of the
sticker design.
We recognize your desire to sell alcohol responsibly and would like to showcase your
business as a cooperating partner in this effort. To prepare youth and media schedules,
we need you to respond. If you have questions, or to confirm your participation in this
event, please contact:
Jane Fiore - 781-942-6653 - ifiore(&ci.readine.ma.us
Or
Gary Nihan - 781-942-9136 - anihanareadina.kI2.ma.us
Thank you for your kind attention. We look forward to working with you in this public
information campaign to prevent adults from providing alcohol to youth.
Sincerely,
ane Fiore,RN,CHO
Health Services Administrator
Town of Reading
Gary an
Coordinator of Health and Wellness
Reading Public Schools
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Example of Sticker:
may 24,2005
Mr. Arnold J. Rubin
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Atlantic Food Mani
30 Havem Street
Reading ILIA 01867
Dear Mir. Ru b mno
TOWM of Reaffmg
316 lowe Il Street
lRemfflmg, MA 01 867-2686
Websftcea www.c!.rezdIuE.ma.us
]ReadkE Inc dth Davbn®ffi
Phaime: 70-1942-9061
IF,tma 70R 942-90911
As Chairperson of the Town of Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council
(SAPAtC), II am writing on l ehW of the ceoumcnll to applaud your voluntary decisiom to limit
the displays of alcohol. to one area of the Atpamnttnca
SAPA C had serious concerns about the multiple displays and the council was aware of
other community members' dissattnsffacttn®mn as well. We* are every pleased that you Ustened. to
your customers and made the decissiomt to remove the ancillary dbplays.
In cksinng, we.ttp ank you for your pnn°m-acefive c®ntmmummdtty response. SAPAC believes your
decision is a in/win for the Atlantic and the community.
Sincerely yours,
t
Karynm A. Shona
Chairperson
SAIFA\(C
ceceo (C2mMe Anthony
Carl McFadden