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Home My WebLink About2006-06-27 Board of Selectmen PacketAPPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 Audit Committee Term: 3 years 1 Vacancv Appointin- Authority Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, School Committee, RMLD Present Member(s) and Terms(s) Chuck Robinson Andrew Grimes *Stephen Herrick Harvey J. Dahl Camille .Anthony Phil Pacino Lisa Gibbs Candidates: Orig. Date 81 Prospect Street (05) 103 Oak Street (04) 9 Dividence Road (05) 16 Tennyson Road (99) 26 Orchard Park Drive (04) 5 Washington St. (03) 59 Minot Street (04) *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment Term Exp. 2008 Fincom 2007 Fincom 2006 BOS 2008 SchCom. 2007 BOS 2008 RMLD 2009 SchCom. ~a AUDIT COMMITTEE Term . Three years Appointing Authoritv See below Number of Members Seven Members appointed for three year terms so arranged that as near an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. No member of the Audit Committee shall be a Town employee; however, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.4.6 of these Bylaws to the contrary, a Finance Committee member may be -a member of the Audit Committee. Two members shall be appointed by the _ Board of Selectmen, two members shall be appointed by the School Committee, two members shall be appointed by the Finance Committee and one member shall be appointed by the Reading Municipal Light Board. Meeting, As needed Authority Town Meeting - November 12, 1992, Revised 3/3/03 Purpose The Audit Committee shall recommend to the Town Manager the firm of independent auditors that is to audit and report on the financial statements issued by the Town. The Audit Committee shall review the audit plan with the independent auditors and, upon completion of the audit, meet with the independent auditors to discuss the results of the audit and the annual financial reports. The Audit Committee shall transmit a copy of the completed annual audit and report to the Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee, the School Committee and the Reading Municipal Light Board by the end of the calendar year within which the Fiscal Year covered by the audit occurs. 3 UVR cTown of Reading Ewa 16 Lowell Street 3y:,NCO~p°~P Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Stephen Herrick 9 Dividence Road Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter 1. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Audit Committee TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 r~ d b a- C-3 _ r -C CD cn CJ) Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms.. The Board requests that all ft ewtbe„ is bP available for an'interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. V/ I wish to be considered for reappointment. I'do not wish to be considered fro ointment. Signature Date ` cc: Committee Chairman , APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 Celebration Committee Term: 3 years 2 Vacancies AwDointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen, Moderator, Historical Commission, Library, School Committee Present Member(s) and Term(s) *Kurt Habel Rita Robinson Mark Cardono Bob McLaughlin Everett Blodgett 832 Main Street 9 Elm St. 26 Boswell Road 14 Galvin Circle 99 Prescott Street Orig. Term Date Exp. (99) 2006 BOS (02) 2008 MOD (99) 2008 HIST (95) 2007 LIB (00) 2009 SCH Candidates: *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3 CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Term Three years Appointing Authority Board of Selectmen, Town Moderator, His- torical Commission, School Committee and Library Board of Trustees Number of Members Five Meetings Authority Town Meeting, November 14, 1994. Purpose To authorize expenditure of trust funds for public celebration and for the preservation of recorded history. 342, `So~N OF~r~' ` r ch$' 1 Town of Reading ~ ~ ,Oft; 4F v '1 0 16 Lowell Street 639 wcoRe°~~ Reading, MA 0186-2685 E1`,ft 0 11(-CLERK FAX: (7811942-9071 TOWi"A41asE3E~t Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Kurt Habel 832 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 FROrt: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Celebration Committee Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that ~uum- s.r~t•to*~ CL11 aa.at: 4.tS:s Vi .1~D... L: .......,Li[:ao-o a . .a.... Yv v. _ statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I +do'not ish to be onsidered or reappoin nt. Signature late cc: Committee Chairrr Sri 3J3 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 19 2006 Council on Aging Term: 3 years AUointinz Authority Board of Selectmen 5 Vacancies plus associates Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Dorothy L. Foxon 23 Ash Hill Road (89) 2006 Elizabeth Cronin, Chr. 403 Pearl Street (96) 2007 **Sally M. Hoyt 221 West Street (04) 2007 Carole N. Scrima 709 Gazebo Circle (04) 2007 Richard Anderson 15 Colonial Drive (99) 2006 *Carol Patterson 128 Grove Street (03) 2006 Edwina Kasper 75 Village Street (98) 2008 *Barbara A. Powers 25 Belmont Street (00) 2006 Ruth Goldberg 11 Bond Street (02) 2008 Stacy Bertocchi 250 High Street (05) 2008 *Marguerite Bosnian (Assoc.) 46 Putnam Road (05) 2006 Candidates: * wants to be appointed as associate member `7 B *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3C COUNCIL ON AGING Term Three years Appointing Authority Board of Selectmen Number of Members Ten Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. All members shall be inhabitants of the Town and at least two members shall be over 60 years of age. Meetings Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each calendar month at 6:30 p.m. unless a legal holiday when the meeting will be held the following Monday unless otherwise designated. Authoritv Reading Charter - Adopted March 24, 19 86 Puruose The Council on Aging shall have all the powers and duties given to Councils on Aging by the Massachusetts General Laws, by the Reading Home Rule Charter, by Bylaw or by Town Meeting vote. Included are the following: To ascertain needs of residents 60 and over, to conduct and sponsor programs and disseminate information addressing those needs, to directly assist individuals and to be advocates for the elderly of Reading at the community, State and National levels. (SOON OF R Town of Reading wq 16 Lowell Street INCO44p4 Reading, IVIA 01$67-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071. Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Dottye L. Foxon 23 Ash Hill Road Reading, MA 01867- FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 1.1, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Council on Aging TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 Our. records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this .position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. Y I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature Date cc: Committee Chairman 3c3 , OF RF9~ f~ Town of Reeding nor ; Ewa 16 Lowell Street 639°xcoRe°~P Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Marguerite Bosnian 46 Putnam Road Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Council on Aging (Associate) TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 Our records indicate that your term-of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not availalble, that ycu submit a sin tier. statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. 9, 06 Signature Date cc: Committee Chairman j ✓ J4 0,& 1 ,°7 /t'~,ut,. ~ W 6 ' s ~ 1~_~ Ova OF R~qA f~ 4Town of Reading ~d. Ewa 16 Lowell Street f69:INC Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager&i.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Carol Patterson 128 Grove Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Council on Aging TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 N :v C) e~ 0 Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview,, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature dc: Committee Chairman Date GFIq m Town of Reading moo: wo~0 16 Lowell Street 639 1NC~RQ°4P Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Barbara A. Powers N_ ° 25 Belmont Street Reading, MA 01867 , co C-) C~ FROM. Peter I. Hechenbleikner v~o - cn t. DATE: April 11, 2006 0 .._j RE: Reappointment to Council on Aging bur records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire . . for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if ;jou,are not available, that you submit a written intedi. statement outlining your experience.and your interest.in being re-app Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature cc: Committee Chairman "i~;aG Date ~c~ opR~gOl~ y r ~A Town of Reading .wq 16 Lowell Street o. Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Richard Anderson 15 Colonial Drive Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Council on Aging TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 B w~ Our records indicate that your term of office on the above-Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, iirai you submit a statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. --=tom Signature '7 Date cc: Committee Chairman s c, ~ 06/14/2006 12:37 17819441191 SALLY M HOYT \ SALLY M. HOYT 221 West Street, Reading, MA 01867 'telephone: 781-944-1191 E-Mail: sallyhoyt@hotmail.com June 14, 2006 Reading Board of Selectmen Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of the Board of Selectmen, It is with regret that I submit my resignation as a regular member of the Reading Council on Aging. I would be willing to continue to serve the remainder of my term as an Associate. I thank you in advance for your consideraton. Sincerely, Sally M. Hoyt PAGE 01 Jo5 36~ Hechenblefter, Peter From: Sally Hoyt [sallyhoyt@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 23, 20061:07 AM To: Town Manager Cc: sallyhoyt@hotmail.com Subject: FW: Re: Reading's Council on Aging >From: "Sally Hoyt" <sallyhoyt@hotmail.com> >To: canthony@ci.reading.ma.us >CC: sallyhoyt@hotmail.com >Subject: Re: Reading's Council on Aging >Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:02:22 -0400 >To Camille, and Members of the Reading Board of Selectmen, >Sirice Camille is the liaison to the.Council on Aging, and I submitted >my resignation as a regular member, but would continue as an associate, >I feel I should share my concerns with you, and the Board. >Please copy members of the Board of Selectmen with this email. > >I just completed my second year on the Reading Council on Aging, and I >have enjoyed working with the members who serve on this >board, Furthermore, I have an excellent relationship with Reading's >senior citizens since I am one of them. >As President of the Mass. Silver Legislature, one of our most >important goals is to work with our Councils on Aging in the District >to determine the needs of our elder generation, and to bring those needs >back to our legislators. Our legislators draft and file bills to >address the >problems. The Silver Legislature then supports these bills, and we serve >as >advocates for the elderly to provide them with quality of life, and to >help them live their "glolden" years in comfort and dignity. >If you were to read the "Purpose" of the Reading Council on Aging, you >will find that the charge of the Silver Legislature, and the Reading >Council on Aging, are very similar. >Please take particular notice of the last part of the COA's "Purpose." >"To ascertain the needs of residents 60 and over, to conduct and >sponsor programs and disseminate information addressing those needs, to >directly assist individuals and to be advocates for the elderly of >Reading at the community, State and National levels." >Based on the foregoing information, I assumed that I would be able to >share State House legislative alerts with our elderly by informing them >of important issues that directly affect them, in an effort to >protect our elderly, as well as their assets. >Unfortunately, I am unable to share important information with >Readng's elderly. >What I hoped to do was to include legislative alerts affecting the >elderly in the >COA's publication "Pleasantries." I understand that this is not >possible. >I believe this publication is paid for by a "sponsor" at no cost to >the town or to the COA. >Most of our seniors do not purchase the "Daily Times Chronicle", or the >"Advocate" . >I have tried to use the newspapers for our "alerts" but sometimes the 1 and concerns 3 >articles do not >get printed. The Pleasantries publication reaches all of our seniors. >I have been asked to attend the appointment process on Tuesday, June >27, and >will go before the Board of Selectmen. I. would be pleased to continue >this discussion >at that time. >If I were unable to share critical legislative information with >Reading's elder generation, >my presence on the COA would be of no value. My role is that I am the >State House >messenger for Reading's elderly. I would be willing to remain on the >COA if members >of the Board of Selectmen decide that my role on the COA is important >to them and Reading',s elderly. >Thank you very much for taking the time to read of my concerns.. >Sincerely, >Sally Hoyt >Senate President >Mass. Silver Legislature > 2 Z7 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 Historical Commission AUointina Authoritv_Board of Selectmen Term: 3 years 1 Vacancv Term: 1 year - Associate Members plus Associates Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Virginia M. Adams, Chr. 59 Azalea Circle (78) 2008 Mark Cardono 26 Boswell Road (98) 2007 Roberta M. Sullivan, Treasurer 76 Minot Street (96) 2008 Wilbar-M. Hoxie 31 Green Street (93) 2006 Sharlene Reynolds Santo 46 Wakefield Street (99) 2007 *Kathryn Greenfield (Assoc.) 192 Woburn Street . (05) 2006 *Karen Herrick (Assoc.) 9 Dividence Road (05) 2006 *Susan Patterson (Assoc.) 572 Haverhill Street (05) 2006 *Linda Tuttle (Assoc.) 625 Main Street (05) 2006 *Clayton Jones (Assoc.) 16 Mt. Vernon St. (06) 2006 Candidates: George Doucette *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment HISTORICAL COMMISSION Term Three years for full membership; one year for Associate members Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year as well as an unspecified number of associate members appointed for one year terms Meetings Held monthly on the first Tuesday Authority By vote under Article 9 of the Subsequent Town Meeting, November 14, 1977 Purpose To identify and record historic assets of the Town, and to develop and implement a program for their preservation. A:I"*" 3 Town of Reading 16 Lowell 'Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942.9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Wilbar Hoxie 31 Green Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Historical Commission TOWN MANAGER (781)'942-9043 Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where.the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature cc: Committee Chairman Date 3 ~3 ~O~N OF}~F9O~~ Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street r639J1NCORQQ Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Clayton Jones 16 Mt. Vernon Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April I I ; 2006 RE: Reappointment to Historical Commission (Associate) TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 rV > ,11.. y~N CO w Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are •expiring'will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent. desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents -will not be required to fill out ne~v citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience azldOtlr :ti1iel`vSi ir1'OGiii re-xgyvrnhud. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. V I wish. to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature 'Oate , cc: Committee Chairman V" OF c t Town of Reading moo. Iwo 16 Lowell Street 639:11VCRe0 Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanagerO.O.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Karen Herrick 9 Dividence Road Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner r' G DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Historical Commission (Associate) TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 P-) Q- _ c-a - >::0 o Cr 60 Our records indicate that your ;term of office on the above Board, Committee or-, Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer, forms. The Board requests that all incutiib%rits' vc a v aidabli lv an invi V lvf or,if you a=.'° wot ava=i a ble; :that yov,submit-a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do of wish to be considered- or reappointment. ff2 ignature J Date cc: Committee Chairman S b ~ Town of Reading Ewa 16 Lowell Street ~39~_1NCORY~4P Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Susan Patterson 572 Haverhill Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Historical Commission (Associate) TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 c, D c cn Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1... All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all ixt.Cu'berjtS be available for an interview. or if you are not available. that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for.reappointment. I do not ish to be considered for reappointment. Signature Date cc: Committee Chairman V" OF R : Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 639,x~oR~°4P _ Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.read!ng.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Linda Tuttle 652 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner ~T DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Historical Commission (Associate) TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen-'s-policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for Jerim that "are expiring wi111 be sent, this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This forth must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment.' 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms.. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written Suvriierit - Cl-tying Your CXPc11Vi1CC; milt your inN rest 131 being re-ajrj3oiii Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to,'the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assur$ that you do not wish to be re-appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I•do not wis, to be,considered" or reappointment. i l F b Signature 'Date cc: Committee Chairman Friday, June 23, 2006 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Appointment to Historical Commission Dear Members of the Board: I currently serve as an Associate Member of the Historical Commission. While I would be content with reappointment for another 1-year term as an Associate, it is my understanding that an opening now exists for a Full Member, and so I would respectfully request appointment to that position. I have been an Associate Member of the Commission for two separate years - from 2000 to 2001, and currently from 2005 to 2006. During that time, I have assisted the Commission in many ways, including work in the Archives, preparing presentations to other boards/commissions and town meeting, writing letters, drafting a new by-law and amendments to the demolition delay by-law, as well as developing other strategies in order to forward the Commission's preservation directive. I also serve as a Full Member of the West Street Historic District Commission, and will continue to do so until 2008. Thank you for considering my appointment for Full Membership to the Historical Commission. Sincerely, Kathryn M. Greenfield 3 ~`g Town of Reading . Iwo 16 Lowell Street r639 1NC°Rp°4Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 N O MEMORANDUM ° TO: Kathryn Greenfield 192 Woburn Street co C-' Reading, MA 01867 cn FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner? u' c.n DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to Historical Commission (Associate) Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed: L I wish to be considered for reappointment. I dQ ~xot wi h to be c sidered for ;eap intment. fl 1- _ Z b 01 - OCo Signature Date cc: Committee Chairman 'U FECEIVED APPLIC~ IkPPOINTMENT TO BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MASS. Name: 1.5 /9 ~l 1 Date: (Last) ( 1i ro .(Middle) Address: GIlee r s 14-ye Tel. (Home) Tel. (Work) 7 Yi - I y 5'- y 5- (Is this number listed?) Occupation: a # of years in Reading: Are you a registered voter in Reading? e-mail address: 1?,- a N~ 5114 Lr Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and f Other Drugs Aquatics Advisory Board . Audit Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: (7'Gj/,{W 4,0 ~?4,401`Afa K24541 -r-Finance Committee istorical Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee .'Solid Waste Advisory Committee Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other 7 7-4 .~UOUC'!°i~ . AeT o~ A, ~ j;,-'9, s`6 fib, S y~ d~ 3X,m APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 Reading Telecommunications and Technoloev Advisorv Committee Term: 3 years Appointing Authority- Board of Selectmen 1 Vacancv Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Douglas Cowell 958 Main Street (99) 2008 Bill Cowie 110 Van Norden Rd. (05) 2009 Domenic J. LaCava 38 Francis Drive (02) 2008 James Keigley 3 Pilgrim Road (02) 2007 John Griechen 22 Dudley St. (03) 2007 *Benjamin T. Ream (Assoc.) 972 Main Street (04) 2006 C. Pitt Crandlemire (Associate) 32 Cross Street (06) 2007 Candidates: *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 30,,/ Reading Telecommunications and Technologv Advisorv Committee Term . Three years Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members Meetings No less than four meetings per year Authoritv Board of Selectmen - Adopted as Cable TV Advisory Committee on 12/13/94; amended as Reading Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee on June 11, 2002 Purpose To advise the Board of Selectmen on matters of policy related but not limited to the installation, financing, siting, management, and monitoring of Cable Television, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, Cellular and/or Digital telephone service, and any other emergent technology designed for the same or similar purposes for use within the Town of Reading. Advise the Board of Selectmen on all matters related to the existing Cable TV license, and any subsequent renewals of the license: ♦ hold an annual compliance hearing and monitor the on-going compliance of the current Cable TV licensee with the requirements of the Cable TV contract within the limits of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 166A and the License; ♦ work in conjunction with the company and the local access corporation in governing the use of the public access channel in the Town of Reading; and ♦ ensure the coordination of activities of other public organizations and private organizations concerning the use and development of cable programming; ♦ have the responsibility to monitor all aspects of the cable television system in the Town of Reading within the limits of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 1.66A and the license. 3Sy Town of Reading a~ 16 Lowell Street 639.1NC04RC Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager&i.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Benjamin T. Ream 972 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner ~ l DATE: April 11, 2006 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942.9043 RE: Reappointment to Telecommunications & Technology Advisory Committee (Associate) Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy.provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re-appointed. v I wish to be considered for reappointment. I -do not wish to be 7sidered for reappointment. Signature Date cc: Committee Chairman , APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 West Street Historic District Commission Term: 3 years Allpointins Authority Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) *David Kruh Michael T. Gray, Chr. Susan Patterson Vacancy Dorothy Casolaro Kathryn Greenfield Candidates: Orig. Date 3 Westcroft Road (05) 46 Timberneck Drive (05) 572 Haverhill Street (05) 150 West Street (05) 192 Woburn Street (05) 2 Vacancies Term Exp. 2006 2007 2007 2006 2008 2008 3'~ APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 West Street Historic District Commission Term: 3 years Appointine Authority Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) *David Kruh Michael T. Gray, Chr. Susan Patterson Vacancy Dorothy Casolaro Kathryn Greenfield Candidates: Priscilla Poehler Orig. Date 3 Westcroft Road (05) 46 Timberneck Drive (05) 572 Haverhill Street (05) 150 West Street (05) 192 Woburn Street (05) 2 Vacancies Term Exp. 2006 2007 2007 2006 2008 2008 41 3/d WEST STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Term Three years Appointine Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five members that may include representatives from,, but no exclusive to, one member of the Reading Antiquarian Society; one member from the American Institute of Architects covering Reading; one member from the Board of Realtors covering Reading; one or two property owners from the District area; and one member of the Reading Historical Commission. Up to four associate members with three year terms may be appointed. Meetines As needed Authoritv Reading General Bylaws Purpose To exercise its powers in administering and regulating the construction and alteration of any structures or buildings within the District. 'Adopt Rules and Regulations for setting forth of forms and procedures. Adopt guidelines which set forth -the designs and descriptions for certain exterior architectural features which are suitable for the issuance of a certificate to present other designs to the Commission for approval. The Commission shall undertake educational efforts to explain to the public and property owners the merits and functions of a District. 3'6 3 oFR Town of Reading 7 ~0 16 Lowell Street ,9:1 CO- N04P~ Reading, MA 018672685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanagera@ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: David Kruh 3 Wescroft Road Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 11, 2006 RE: Reappointment to West Street Historic District Commission TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 0 0 a TO cr3 c~.~ ...a c:n ~n l.J..1 C-D Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2006. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that o- all 5;ry''7 mb ada.b!- Anfa"hp nvi ~~~P_ 41 for a"' :i:t°1 ~iv.Y7r 'Y l F Tc:u re r+ot 4 nTrni~~bla that # )`~'o~ oU.t0 ,M6 aIVa jL.=, la,v L i.LIx~, c n . J In 4 V .•..lA 1V, statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the T . n Clerk's Office by May 8, 2006. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume th you do not wish to be re-appointed. 1 I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish sidered for re aprr~intment. Signature bate cc: Committee Chairman I L v APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 Communitv Planning & Development Commission Term: 3 years 1 Vacancv Associate Appointing Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) John Sasso, Chairman Neil Sullivan Richard D. Howard Jonathan E. Barnes Brant F. Ballantyne George Katsoufis (Associate) Nicholas Safina (Associate) David Bauman Tuttle (Associate) Vacancy (Associate). 10 B Street 20 Franklin Street 21 Kiernan Road 41 Pratt Street 52 Blueberry Lane 9 Berkeley Street 221 South Street 27 Heather Drive Orig. Term Date Exp. (04) 2008 (98) 2008 (86) 2007 (90) 2007 (06) 2009 (06) 2007 (06) 2007 (06) 2007 Candidates: Israel Maykut *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3J1 4 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Term Three years Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year Meetings Twice a month on the second and fourth Monday Authority Reading Charter - Adopted March 24, 1986 Purpose CPDC shall make studies and prepare plans.. concerning the resources, developmental potential and needs of the Town. CPDC annually reports to the Town giving information regarding the physical condition of the Town and any plans or proposals known to it affecting the resources, physical development and* needs of the Town. CPDC shall have the power to regulate the sub-division of land within the Town by the adoption of rules and regulations governing such development. CPDC shall have all of the power and duties given to Planning Boards, Boards of Survey and Industrial Development Commissions under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth, and such additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by Bylaw or by other Town Meeting vote. 3 ~y Jul 23 KA 9' 22 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMNIITTEE~OMMISSIONS, Name: tla A, S' P~1 .Sl~ccie~~, Date: r~vn e 23's-r.~ (L/st) (First) (Middle) Address:2 ic~c~leS~x Ave Tel. (Home) ?91 -367 3'~a I ' Tel. (Work) (Is this number listed?) Occupation: W .Z. # of years in Reading: ~2 5- v Are you a registered voter in Reading? V e'S e-mail address:iyq,r vZaALR A ea; / • t J- Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Commissioner of Trust Funds X Community Planning & Development Comm. Conservation Commission Constable Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves Finance Committee Historical Commission Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank Committee _MBTA Advisory Committee Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Solid Waste Advisory Committee Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: pw P Gr~i t`~ C41`i ov, 393 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 Cultural Council Term: 3 years (6 years maximum) 2 Vacancies Apnointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. Vacancy ( ) 2007 Anne W. Hooker 87 Village Street (02) 2008 Karyn S. Storti 31 Green Street, #8 (02) 2008 Valerie J. Alagero 28 Smith Ave. (02) 2008 Kathleen Kelly 36 Grove Street (03) 2009 Elizabath Whitelarn 7 Gilmore Avenue (05) 2007 Vacancy ( ) 2009 Candidate Vicky Schubert *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3AI CULTURAL COUNCIL Term Three years Appointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen Number of Members Seven Members to be appointed to no more than two consecutive terms Meetings Held monthly Authority January 1, 1987 revision of the Massachusetts Arts Lottery Council Guidelines consistent with the Town of Reading Charter and applicable Bylaws. The Cultural Council is established by Chapter 10, Section 58, of the Public Laws. Pursuant to this law, no elected or other official may serve on the Cultural Council. Puruose The Reading Cultural Council is the local agent for the distribution, receipt and evaluation of applications for funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. It will also act to serve as a resource for the dissemination' of information as well as to encourage activities related to furthering and stimulating interest for the " arts in the community. 3ti2, SELECTMEN'S LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS - FY07 Accounting Department Community Services Department ➢ Board of Appeals ➢ Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee ➢ Community Planning and Development Commission / MAPC ➢ Conservation Commission ➢ Historical Commission ➢ Land Bank Committee ➢ Board of Health ➢ Constable ➢ Board of Registrars ➢ Council on Aging / Mystic Valley Elder Services ➢ Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Finance Department ➢ Trust Fund Commissioners (must be Chairman) ➢ Board of Assessors ➢ Reading Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee (R-TAC) ➢ Economic Development Committee ➢ Finance Committee Housing Authority Library Department ➢ Cultural Council Department of Public Safety ➢ Human Relations Advisory Committee ➢ Police Department ➢ Fire Department Department of Public Works ➢ Board of Cemetery Trustees ➢ Water and Sewer Advisory Committee / MWRA ➢ Town Forest Committee ➢ Recreation Committee Reading Municipal Light Department School Department Downtown Steering Committee 4 & I LE~AL NOTIdE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants:. of the Town of Reading: ~ i Please take notice 'that the 3 Board of; Setectmen ofthe Town Of Reading will.hold public hear, ings on thejollowing matters on f Tuesday, June 27,, 2006 At.. 7:30 1 p.m. in the. Selectmeh's.M;eeting Room, y 6. Lowell Stree Reading; Massachusetts:on the creation of. -..a Ma: ster . Plan Implementation Committee. All interested parties may I appear..in person,. may..submlt ! their comments in writing;.:or . i . may email comments to' town . manager::~ci..r i eM Town Manager 6/20 . Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 11:42 AM To: Schena, Paula; Reilly, Chris; 'John Sasso' Subject: ad hoc Master Plan Implementation Committee.doc Attachments: ad hoc Master Plan Impelmentation Committee.doc Here is a draft - John I understand that you will review this with CPDC Monday night. The advantage to setting this up as a committee is that quorum issues would be better addressed. If the CPDC set up a subcommittee, which it could do, then you would need to make sure that a quorum of the CPDC was present at each meeting - I.e. 3 members. If it's set up as a separate committee, then a quorum would be any 5 of the 9 potential members. Let me know what you want to do. Pete cc BOS - ~.~k - 6/23/2006 DRAFT Policy establishing an "ad hoc Master Plan Implementation Committee (Committee) There is hereby established a nine (9) member ad hoc Committee to track and advocate for the implementation of specific actions recommended by the Master Plan. The terms of the ad hoc Committee shall expire on June 30, 2007, unless extended by the Board of Selectmen. The Committee shall consist of all of the regular and associate members of the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) The Committee shall, at a minimum, perform the following: 1. Develop a work plan and schedule; 2. Become thoroughly familiar with the Master Plan and its recommendations; 3. Establish and maintain a tracking system on key implementation aspects of the Master Plan; 4. Fulfill the role of some of the committees recommended to be established by the Master Plan; 5. Report periodically to the Board of Selectmen on the progress of Master Plan implementation. Staff will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. The Committee will be considered to be part of the Department of Community Services for Administrative purposes. The Board of Selectmen will consider making the ad hoc Committee a standing committee at the conclusion of the ad hoc Committee's term, depending on the recommendation of the CPDC and the ad hoc Committee. Adopted 6-27-06 L4,t 3 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Derse Lowry [derselowry@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 11:03 AM To: Town Manager Subject: parking proposal Page 1 of 1 Re: the downtown parking proposal- Please consider including one or two 15 minute parking spots in front of or behind CVS for frequent turnover so that parents with children and others may easily park and quickly pick up prescriptions, etc. This may be a prudent option in front of other businesses that may have cause to justify one or two such spaces also- example Clock Tower child care pick up. Also- has any consideration been given to providing each business with a number of special permits for parking for their employees which would be given in a ratio to each businesses need? If not, please consider this option. Thank you. Christine Derse 6/16/2006 p,- ~ b7 Carolyn The "orange" areas noted on the map are to be paid employee parking with a permit from the Town. Therefore you would no longer be able to use these spaces for commuter parking. The attempt here is to try to balance the need for employee and commuter paring in this area. The reason behind the change to uniform 2 hour parking is to make the regulations easier to understand, and to allow for people to come into downtown and perform multiple errands. Currently much of the downtown is 1 hour and even 30 minute parking. We have had extensive discussion with the downtown merchants and they are very much in favor of the changes. It will be an adjustment, but one that hopefully will improve the parking and business climate in downtown. Pete -----Original Message----- From: crwhit99@aol.com [mailto:crwhit99@aol.com] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 5:36 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Proposed Parking Regulation Changes Hi Peter, I am writing about the proposed parking regulation changes that were published in the Daily Times Chronicle earlier this week because I was unable to attend the meeting at which they were discussed. I am not sure what the yellow/orange color means, and I am concerned because this is the color assigned to the area where I usually park, Northeast of the Depot and North of Woburn Street on High Street, when I drive to the station and take the' commuter rail to work (as many as four or five days per week). I would appreciate it if you would let me know whether I would still be able to park there during the day because the lots closer to the station are generally full by the time I get to the area. Also, my backup parking area, on Chute St., that I use when the above area is full, would fill up very quickly if the High St. area were no longer available, and then I would have to park even father away; and that would increase the likelihood of missing the train! My other concern is about treating all of the 2-hour parking areas as one big lot. I believe that this would discourage people from combining multiple errands into one trip, and I think that people should be encouraged to do this in order to save energy and reduce pollution. Thank you for your consideration of my concerns. I would appreciate your passing them along to the Board of Selectmen. I will look forward to reading about the additional revisions on which I understand you are working in the newspaper, but if the newspaper article will not be clarifying the proposed status of the area where I park on High Street, I would appreciate a reply. Sincerely, Carolyn R. Whiting 17 Chestnut Road Reading MA 01867 ,y Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Cormier, Jim Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 10:01 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: Reading Depot messaage Peter, This is what will be on the sign at the depot. Jimmy From: Burns, Ron Sent: Friday, June 23; 200610:02 AM To: ronaid.willey@mbta.com Cc: Cormier, Jim Subject: Reading Depot messaage Us My name is Ron Burns from the Reading Police Dept. We had spoken earlier about putting a message on the Reading Depot's message board: Could this message be put up please? "As of July 15t the town of Reading will no longer be issuing non-resident commuter stickers. As an alternative we recommend Anderson Regional Transportation Center in Woburn". Thank you, Ron Burns 1 q L3 Iz~~a3 Board of Selectmen Meeting June 7, 2006 The meeting convened at the Senior Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard Schubert, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya. Also present were Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested parties: Bob Frey, George Katsoufis. Discussion/Action Items Potential Improvements to Route 128/I-93 Interchange - Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the purpose of this meeting was for State transportation staff and their consultant to present information on the different components of layout of potential improvements to the Route 128/1- 93 Interchange. Bob Frey from Mass Highway noted that the best place for information is the 9395info.com website. The purpose of this process is to solve the problems at the intersection while incorporating community concerns. The specific goals are to lessen congestion, improve safety, minimize property takings and maintaining current local access. The study area is from Route 129/Route 128 in the east, Route 129/I-93 in the north, Route 128/Route 38 in the west, and I- 93/Montvale Avenue in the south. The process which could take 8-10 years is the planning study, followed by the environmental study, followed by funding, followed by final design, followed by construction. We are in the planning phase. This Interchange carries 375,000 vehicles per day on average. During the next 20 years, this is projected to increase 21% overall. With regard to the safety issue, there are a lot of accidents along with a lot of traffic but this is one of the higher accident rate sites in the State. They have reviewed 2002 and 2003 accident reports and note that there are clusters of accidents particularly where weaving, acceleration and deceleration take place. With regard to congestion, the northeast loop is a major problem in the a.m. and p.m. A demonstration was shown as to how this congestion affects the entire Interchange. The causes are we are using a very short compressed space that is much shorter than design guidelines will provide in the Interchange, weaving between intersections which are also closer than design guidelines, the eastbound Route 128 lane drop and the geometry of the Interchange is outmoded. In addition to the goals of improving traffic flow, improving safety, avoiding takings and maintaining local access, additional goals are to minimize noise and visual impact, develop a project that is doable and improve overall mobility. There are two strategies being discussed - the highway strategy and the non-highway strategy. The strategy has been to look at the different components of the Interchange, to screen options to determine what the best ones are, and then to combine options for different components in the q.& ' Board of Selectmen Meeting - June 7. 2006 - Page 2 packages. All of the components shown can be done within the existing right of way - there are a couple of minor exceptions which will be shown. There was discussion about metered access and Mass Highway will look at that. Mass Highway went over the plan views of the different components and answered questions. George Katsoufis asked if they could look at the Route 128/Route 28 Intersection, particularly the northwest ramp. The interest is in seeing if better and more direct access can be achieved to the Addison-Wesley property. Mass Highway indicated that one of the optimal solutions would be to allow for future H.O.V. lane design. There was considerable discussion on sound barriers. The area between north of West Street to east of Walnut Street and west of Walnut Street to almost Route 128 is currently being studied for Type 2 sound barrier. If project construction goes forward, then sound barriers would definitely be built as part of the project. Noise studies are being done currently. Mass Highway handed out but did not focus on the "potential transit/TDM components (5/31/06)." Comments will be accepted on these components. On motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli. the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn their meetine of June 7. 2006 at 9:10 u.m. by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Board of Selectmen Meeting May 23, 2006 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Vice Chairman Richard Schubert, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Business Administrator John Sousa, Elder Services Administrator Dawn Folopoulos, Housing Authority Executive Director Lyn Whyte, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Meghan Young-Tafoya, Bill Brown, Pat and Mike Iapicca, Steve Phillips, Paula Kopel, Ann Marie Bourque. Resorts and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Retorts and Comments - Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he will be attending the MAPC Meeting tomorrow, and he will support the Mayor of Woburn for a seat on the Board. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that the cemeteries are set for Memorial Day. He also noted that the Addison-Wesley Working Group is meeting tomorrow night, and he hopes to get the developer back involved in the meetings. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he stopped by the Police Station for their Open House. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that he spent the last 21/2 weeks in Russia - his sister adopted a girl. He thanked his neighbors and friends who helped bail out his basement during the flood while he was away. Town Manaeer's Reuort The Town Manager gave the following report: • FEMA response to storm and flooding. • Bylaw on solicitors is in the hands of the AG - they have 90 days to review it before it becomes effective. • Town has received payment for the initial cost of Summer Avenue from the State - $850,000. We are working on getting supplemental funding through Representative Brad Jones' Office. • We have passed papers on the two lot Habitat for Humanity development on Governors Drive. We will keep you posted on the progress of these two homes. If you want to volunteer to assist Habitat for Humanity, you may do so online at www.lowellhabitat.oriz • The Elder/Human Services Division's Volunteer Reception is on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The reception is sponsored by the Reading Firefighters' Association. sa. Board of Selectmen Meetins - Mav 23.2006 - Page 2 We are meeting Friday morning with the group of business people on the Parking Regulations. . Route 128/I9 Meeting - June 7th. Ipswich River Clean-up - June 3rd (pending water level drops) - flyer attached. The Town Manager noted that the Recreation Committee wants to assign fields for Sunday mornings. The Board of Selectmen approved practices only. If the Board has any concerns about this, they should let him know. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert asked if the abutters will be notified, and the Town Manager noted that they will. Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation Proclamation - Bov Scouts 90t" Anniversarv - Pat Iapicca, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 702, Steve Phillips, Mike Iapicca and other Boy Scouts were present. They presented the Board of Selectmen with a 90th Anniversary neckerchief. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Proclamation for the Bov Scouts Troop 702's 90th Anniversarv was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Personnel and Appointments Economic Development Committee - Selectman Ben Tafoya recused himself from the meeting. The Board interviewed Meghan Young-Tafoya for one position on the Economic Development Committee. Goldv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30. 2007: Meehan Young-Tafova. Mrs. Tafova received four votes and was appointed. Selectman Ben Tafoya rejoined the meeting. Discussion/Action Items Hearing - Water and Sewer Rates - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Public Works Director Ted McIntire and Business Administrator John Sousa were present. The Town Manager noted that the rates are for water use starting now and then billed in September. Ted McIntire noted that the recommendation is based on the budget approved at Town Meeting. The Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee met last week. They are recommending seasonal rates for water. He also noted that the Water Conservation Program has been successful. He reviewed the sewer rates, reserve funds and seasonal rates for water. The Town Manager noted that the rates are based on MWRA's most recent estimates. The sewer costs of the MWRA should come in lower than projected. The MWRA votes their budget at the end of June. 6 ay Board of Selectmen Meeting - Mav 23, 2006 - Page 3 Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the consumption is flat but there is an increase in costs. He asked if that is for MWRA bonding. The Assistant Town Manager noted that this is not the full impact for the first year. None of the MWRA or Water Treatment Plant costs are included in these rates. The capital is projected very low but the debt is high. A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafova to close the hearing on the water and sewer rates for FY 2007 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafova to set the Summer water rate effective with the September 10. 2006 billing at $5.69 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum billing-- of $11.38 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to set the Winter water rate effective with the March 10, 2007 billing at $5.45 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum bill of $10.90 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to set the sewer rate effective with the September 10, 2006 billing at $6.06 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum billing of $12.12 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Hearing - Increasing Permit Fees - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that we will be funding the Permits Coordinator's position by increasing fees. The Community Development fees last year were $504,000, and we need to raise approximately $11,000 to fund this position. The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen are responsible for building permit fees. The ZBA and Conservation Commission adopt their own fees. The increase in the building permits is $1.00 per $1000. The comments from the builders are that Reading's fees are low. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the goal is to enhance services. The Town Manager indicated that we will also purchase software. He noted that with the demolition delay, the West Street Historic District, etc., the whole process is getting more complex. Selectman James Bonazoli indicated that he thought we would just buy the software and staff would handle it. The Town Manager noted that we don't have the staff capability. Senior staff is spending a lot of time at the counter when they could be working on the Master Plan implementation, etc. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that a lot of the applicants who came before the Conservation Commission were frustrated over the process. This is a very important position. A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing on increasing the permit fees was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. ~63 Board of Selectmen Meetine - Mav 23.2006 - Paae 4 A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to increase the foilowine, permit fees as listed effective Julv 1. 2006 was aaproved by a vote of 4-0-0: BUILDING PERMIT FEES Residential New Construction (including additions and swimming pools) $11 per $1,000 of value of construction (Minimum $85 Fee) Re-roofing, siding; porch, deck, sheds, interior alterations $11 per $1,000 of value of construction (Minimum $30 Fee) Commercial New Construction (including additions and interior alterations) $12 per $1,000 of value of construction (Minimum $175 Fee) Re-roofing, siding $11 per $1,000 of value of construction (Minimum.$30 Fee) Demolition $30 plus $6 per $1,000 total value of demolition cost Permit Renewal $30 per year Residential $55 per year Commercial Certificate of Occupancv $55 ($30 for open decks & above-ground pools) SiLns $12 per $1,000 total value of construction (Minimum $110 Fee) ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Residential New House Additions/Renovations: first 1-10 outlets Each additional outlet Fixed appliances Service Change or alteration Sub panels, each Commercial New Condos or Apartments per unit Additions/Renovations: First 1 -10 outlets Each additional outlet Fixed appliances Service change or alterations: 1 Phase 3 Phase Sub panels $ 225.00 7.00 1.00 11.00 30.00 30.00 225.00 30.00 6.00 22.00 55.00 110.00 30.00 Board of Selectmen Meetiniz - Mav 23.2006 - Paize 5 Miscellaneous Burglar Alarms - residential or commercial $ 55.00 Fire Alarm Systems-residential/commercial 55.00 Central AC - residential 55.00 Central AC - commercial 85.00 Swimming Pools (in ground) 110.00 Swimming Pools (above ground) 55.00 Hot Tubs 30.00 Temporary service 55.00 Special Equipment (well pumps, heaters, etc.) 22.00 Pre-securing service/vinyl siding 22.00 All Signs 55.00 General Fees Re-inspection fee $ 30.00 Late filing fee (per five working days) double initial fee Lost Permit 30.00 PLUMBING AND GAS PERMIT FEES Residential New and Domestic Replacement (3 units or less) Plumbing Up to three fixtures $ 22.00 Each additional fixture 6.00 Piping (Gas also) 11.00 Sewer Connection 55.00 Back Flow 30.00 Residential boiler or heater 30.00 oil/25.00 gas Residential electric hot water heater 11.00 New or replace oil, hot water/tankless (plumbing only) 25.00 New House Minimum fee 110.00 Commercial or For one fixture Multiple Family Each additional fixture Plumbing Piping (Gas also) Sewer Connection Back Flow Commercial electric water heater Residential Gas New and Domestic Replacement (3 units or less) Up to three fixtures . Each additional fixture New or replace gas hot water (gas and plumb. permit) Residential propane pool heater New House Minimum fee $ 55.00 6.00 11.00 55.00 30.00 55.00 $ 22.00 6.00 22.00 22.00 110.00 Commercial Gas For one fixture $ 55.00 Each additional fixture 6.00 Commercial water heater replacement (gas & plumbing) 70.00 5a Board of Selectmen Meeting - Mav 23.2006 - Pate 6 Propane Tanks #100 or smaller Domestic Commercial General Fees Re-inspection charge Late filing fee (per five working days) Lost Permit OTHER BUILDING DIVISION FEES Certificates of Inspection Occupancy Permit - minor Occupancy Permit - major $ 22.00 + 5,00 per tank 55.00 + 5.00 per tank $ 30.00 double initial fee 30.00 $45.00 $30.00 $55.00 Review Policv for "Advertisiniz" on the Common - The Town Manager noted that he discussed the policy with the Historical Commission. They would prefer to have the signs located anywhere Downtown except on the Common. The signs will be for Reading based non-profit organizations. There will be no commercial advertising or logos. The size will be 2.50' x 3.50', and the size of the letters will be a 2" minimum and will be professionally designed. The signs will be inserts. The time restriction will be no signs two weeks before the Election, otherwise the duration will be two weeks. The Town will be able to use the sign to advertise water restrictions, Compost Center hours but the primary purpose is for non-profits. There will be one sign on Main Street and one on Lowell. A permit will be required. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that we will probably need to define non-profits. The Town Manager noted that this is not for making a statement - it is for advertising events. Selectman James Bonazoli asked about sponsorship. The Town Manager noted that there are other ways for sponsors to advertise. The Board of Selectmen had indicated previously that there be no logos but it is okay for the sponsors. Selectman Stephen Goldy and Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that they agree with no sponsored by and no logos. Selectman James Bonazoli indicated that he feels if a company is sponsoring, then we should help them. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that there are other ways to advertise; i.e., cable TV, newspapers, at events, etc. It is not appropriate to use the Common for showing sponsorship or logos - it is not a billboard. The Town Manager noted that this has only been a problem with one company. The Town Manager noted that he intends to install the signs on the Common. When the Downtown project is done, then he will look at other locations. a9 Board of Selectmen Meeting - May 23.2006 - Page 7 Policy on the Land Bank Committee - The Town Manager noted that the Land Bank Committee was established by the Town in 1966 but there was no charge to the committee. He is suggesting a five member committee including people who have experience with land records, experience with legal proceedings involving land transactions, knowledge of the community, experience with information technology and its uses in records management, and knowledge of and experience with local government in Massachusetts. The charge of the committee will be to catalog and maintain information for all Town owned land and easements, research on property that the Town may want to purchase, and he will add perambulation of the Town boundaries to the charge. Selectman Stephen Goldy suggested keeping this as a three member committee instead of five. Report - Nurse Advocacy Task Force - Elder Services Administrator Dawn Folopoulos, Task Force Members Paula Kopel, Ann Marie Bourque and Housing Authority Executive Director Lyn Whyte were present. Ann Marie Bourque noted that the Task Force did a survey. There were 202 responses 71% were over 75 years of age and 58% lived alone. The survey showed that the coordination of health services and understanding doctors explanations and medications is needed, and 81% would take advantage of the Nurse Advocate. She also noted that the Task Force was split on funding between free or sliding fee. The Task Force is asking for an extension of time to work out the issue of funding. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that Winchester and Andover have a Nurse Advocate. He also noted that the Task Force will meet with the Hospital Trust Fund Commissioners. The Town Manager asked if other agencies provide this service, and Selectman Bonazoli noted that they do not at the level of tracking and ongoing support that is needed. Paula Kopel noted that Reading Response provides funding for lifeline and health aides. Selectman Stephen Goldy asked if the Winchester and Andover Nurse Advocates were Town staff. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that Winchester is staffed and Andover is contracted. The Town Manager noted that community acceptance of Town staff is strong. Selectman Bonazoli noted that there is also a group who fear the Town. Paula Kopel agreed with Selectman Bonazoli, and noted that there are ways to work around that. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted this would be an expenditure of tax payer money, and there would have to be a good reason why we are not using Town staff. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that this should be open to all seniors and not limited to income. The Town Manager noted that there needs to be a definition of needy. A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafova to extend the term of the ad hoc Nurse Advocacv Task Force until December 31. 2006 was annroved by a vote of 4-0-0. f Board of Selectmen Meeting - Mav 23.2006 - Page 8 Approval of Minutes A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of April 24. 2006, as amended, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to adiourn the meeting of Mav 23.2006 at 9:15 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 7 IN June 6, 2006 Dear Town of Reading, W/S Development did not pursue the article to rezone Addison-Wesley property at the recent town meeting. Instead, we are working with the town's Working Group to make modification to the original plan. In March 2006, Town officials formed a "Working Group" to include Reading town officials, W/S Development, neighbors to the property and others to work together to make modifications to the plan for Park Square at Reading. As a result of comments by neighbors, officials and others, W/S Development has proposed the following changes. None of these changes are finalized. • Increase the minimum building setback in the residential zone by 100%, from 50 to 100 feet. • Move the driveway at the main entrance toward the highway away from South Street homes. • Reduce retail square footage by 20%, from 400,000 to 320,000 square feet. • Prohibit stores from being larger than 63,000 gross square feet to prohibit "big box" stores. • Add an additional 70,000 square for a health & wellness center, which would house medical offices and a fitness center. • Add mixed-uses options if the Town would like; a small park for families including a play area, community room for use by local organizations and groups, outdoor performance areas and pedestrian pathway that allows neighbors to walk to the property. Some of the members of the Working Group have asked us to consider a residential component on the northwest side of the property closest to South Street but that is still undecided. We expect the details of Park Square at Reading will continue to change. We want you to know that we are committed to working with you and your neighbors to screen our development from your homes. Please contact us at (617) 646-3203 if you would like to meet with us to discuss any aspects of the development. Also, W/S representatives will continue to go door to door in your neighborhood to answer any questions you may have. We will send you additional information as it becomes available. You may also find more information on our web site www.narksauareatreadinR.com. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Robert Frazier VP Development W/S Development Associates Richard Askin Project Manager A/~ r Brian Sciera VP Lifestyle Centers 9 U1.1 (DQ ~N Site Plan I i egalScAfo Mixed Use '7iltage Sbops • wealth+ Weftess Cent • Bookstore • Residential •Restatttgnb • Community Room Cafes • Neigbborhood Tot Lot Sidewalk Cafes • amity play Area ]E • L't= oduce ll Azi • Gazebo a clc ~s~~ May 25, 2006 TOWN OF READING 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Phone: 781-942-6612 Fax: 781-942-9071 Email: creiuy©ci.reading.ma.us Mrs. Sally Hoyt 221 West Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Response to May 5, 2006 letter to CPDC Zoning Amendments Offered by Sally M. Hoyt Dear Mrs. Hoyt: C COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The CFDC has received and reviewed your above referenced letter. At the May 22, 2006 CPDC public meeting, we discussed the letter in detail. We appreciate your input and concern over the issue of constructing buildings that do not fit with the character of Reading. We hope that you will continue to provide comments on future issues that the CPDC undertakes. In response to the specific issues raised in your letter, we share in the same sense urgency to prevent these types of 40B housing projects, which do not meet the Town's standards. However, we do not believe that amending Zoning Bylaw dimensional constraints would regulate these developments in the future. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B allows for low or moderate income housing developments to bvl)ass local zoning requirements if low or moderate income housing does not, equal or exceed ten per cent of the housing units reported in the latest federal decennial census of the town. The Zoning Board of Appeals did not have jurisdiction to impose Town requirements on the Archstone development because Reading does not have ten per cent affordable housing, as required. The CPDC agrees that Zoning Bylaw amendments are needed to protect the Town from "40B developers". The recently adopted Reading Master Plan includes a chapter dedicated to Housing. In that chapter, a number of goals and objectives are identified, including Goal #2 which is targeted specifically to increase affordable housing. The CPDC has been working to define Zoning Bylaw amendments that include affordability components as a means to meet the state mandate. Last fall we were successful in the adoption of a mixed-use bylaw that included an affordable component. Currently we are investigating other bylaw changes to increase the affordable housing stock including the use of categorized Accessory Apartments and cluster zoning. Additionally, the CPDC is considering the adoption of more formal Design Standards to use as aesthetic guidelines incorporated into the Site Plan review standards. Again, thank you for your comments and activity in the community planning process and we look forward to future discussions with you as issues may arise. Sincerely, John Sasso, Chairperson Dick Howard, Secretary Jonathan Barnes Susan DeMatteo Neil Sullivan Community Planning and Development Commission Cc: Chris Reilly, Town Planner Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Board of Selectman g L I c(sc s Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, Mtn 01867-2683 HISTORICAL COMIlVVHSSION (781) 942-6661 historical (iki.readin2.ma.us June 20, 2006 To: Peter Hechenbleikner, and Members of the Board of Selectmen Re: Signage on the Town Common This letter is to thank you, Peter, for meeting with the Historical Commission on Friday, June 9, and to recap the issues and ideas we discussed at that time with respect to adding new signs on the Common. As you know, the position of the RHC has long been that signs other than historical or identification types are not an appropriate element of the Town Common landscape. True preservation of the Common would see an open expanse of green space, through which the important focal points of our town center would be visible and sightlines would be unobstructed. There would be no encroachment of the Common by automobile traffic, stop lights, sidewalks, or shrubbery. As the only Town body charged with protecting local historical landmarks such as the Common, it is the RHC's duty to work toward this preservationist ideal. Having said that, please understand that the RHC also recognizes the periodic need for constructive change. The RHC has been willing to compromise the integrity of the Common in order to maximize the benefits to the Town in the form of a re-developed town center, and more logical traffic flow. However, the RHC does not support placing permanent signs on the Common and suggests that the unappealing sandwich boards presently allowed, be replaced with new, more appealing temporary signage. In addition to the strict preservationist argument, the RHC also feels that there are business reasons not to put permanent signs on the Common. First, there is a question as to the effectiveness of the signs in advertising their events. The very permanence of the signs themselves may cause them to become "invisible" over time, as opposed to the eye-catching, if untidy, nature of the temporary sandwich boards. Second, alternative placement of the signs has not been fully explored. There may be more effective advertising sites in town. This is an idea that might be best considered within the process of designing the new public spaces created by the downtown redevelopment plan. Input from the organizations which use the Common to advertise their events would be invaluable. The RHC will be pleased to participate in the process of seeking alternatives during the downtown improvement project. Third, it is not clear that the demand for use of the Common for advertising is due to any inherent quality of the Common, but perhaps because that is simply where we have become accustomed to seeing signs. As the RHC discussed in the meeting with Peter, the Commission could reluctantly accept one new advertising sign-on the Common if it is agreed that the sign will be there temborarily until a more appropriate site is identified. Peter hag agreed to revisit this issue of moving the sign if placed on the Common in the near future, but cannot commit to ultimately having it moved- The installation of one new sign should be undertaken as an experiment to determine the effectiveness of its advertising potential, and the amount of visual and physical intrusion it effects on the Common. This compromise is based on the premise that a second sign for advertising events not be considered for the Common. Further, the RHC strongly recommends that the RMHS school achievements sign that currently stands on the Common be moved to a more appropriate location, perhaps on Main St. nearer the high school. Finally, the RHC asks that greater adherence to the guidelines governing the use of the Common, as adopted by the Selectmen in 1991, be utilized in the future to guard against the constant encroachment pressures to the Common. The RHC stands ready and willing to work with the Town Manager, and any other interested parties, to maintain our Common as the icon of Reading. Thank you for your consideration. g ~v Notice L CJ'3 CJ The Town of Reading and its contractor, Five Oaks Construction Co. Inc., will be replacing the Water Main on Auburn Street, from Bancroft Ave. to Beacon Street.. This is part of the Town wide water distribution system improvement program. Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 26, 2006. Auburn Street will be closed to thru traffic during construction hours. Only local residents and emergency vehicles will have access to Auburn Street, depending on the location of the excavation, this access will be from Beacon Street, Parkview Road, Chestnut Road, or Bancroft Ave. Due to the narrow width of Auburn Street, vehicular traffic through the construction site will not be possible. This excavation will limit access to. driveways and on street parking in the construction area. Prior to construction, residents will be notified when the area in front of their house will be affected so that vehicles can be moved and not blocked in by construction. The excavation will be filled in and the street made passable at the end of each day. All residences will be notified prior to any planned water service shut downs with water service being restored as soon as possible. If you need to contact the Water Division for any reason, including emergencies, please call the Water Division at 781-942-9092, Monday - Friday, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. You can also call the Engineering Division with any other related questions at 781-942-6690, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. All other times, please call the Reading Police at 781-944-1212, and they will notify the Water Division emergency callman. If you have any questions or need further information about this project, please ask the inspector at the excavation site or call James Richardson, Water and Sewer Division Supervisor, at 781-942-9092 Mon.- Fri. between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Thank you, Town of Reading Water and Engineering Divisions ~r Thanks you Joe - I will - and with the Board of Selectmen as well. Pete -----Original Message----- From: joseph.westerman@verizon.net [mailto:joseph.westerman@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 3:13 PM To: Town Manager Subject: A W comment Mr. Hechenbleikner: There is an AW working group meeting on June 22nd. and I have a previous engagement taking my children on a cub scout fishing trip. If the AW site were really to become a lifestyle center, the composition should be similar to what exists in the center of many towns. The specific item that could be overlooked includes an office segment consisting of doctors, attorneys, engineering firms, accountants, and other service providers. I still think that retail is not the best option for that space and hope that doesn't become a reality. I realize that it would be nice to have additional revenue from that site and believe that can be realized without creating a mall. I'd still like to see commercial utilization in that space. Please share this input with the working group Regards, Joe Westerman 17 Avon St Hechenblefter, Peter From: RRRED [info@rrred.org] Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 1:24 PM To: Town Manager; Reilly, Chris Subject: Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of 40B Dear Peter and Chris, Page 1 of 2 ~c C4 I saw this article in yesterday's Boston Globe, and I thought that it was very interesting, especially given all of the talk surrounding the possible development of a 40B Housing complex at the Addison Wesley site. As you can see by the attached article, the. Massachusetts Supreme Court handed down a ruling regarding 40B developments. In short, this ruling states that 40B development approvals cannot be overturned simply due to the fact that 40B developments may lower housing values for abutting neighbors. I thought that you'd find this interesting. Caryn Hayes Corresponding Secretary - RRRED Oman SJC ruling f r l housing foes Court rejects worry o drop in property values as argument By Kimberly Blanton, Globe Staff I June 20, 2006 Massachusetts' highest court has ruled that affordable housing projects cannot be halted on the grounds that they might lower the value of adjacent residential property. The Supreme Judicial Court, in a decision issued Friday, rejected arguments by opponents of a planned Andover apartment building who said its construction would negatively affect their property values. The decision removed a key barrier for developers of affordable housing projects, particularly in the suburbs, where such development often faces strong opposition. Boston real estate attorney Richard Vetstein said the court's ruling was significant ' ' because it's been a long time since the SJC has issued an opinion as comprehensive as this" on an affordable housing project. He said it ' ' levels the playing field for developers." Under the state's 40B law, a developer may override most local zoning provisions in a city or town if the municipality does not meet the state's 10 percent minimum requirement for affordable housing stock and a certain percentage of the units in the proposed development are priced to meet the definition of ' ' affordable" in that community. In the Andover case, a developer in 2002 proposed a four-story building in which 25 percent of the units would be classified as affordable. The site is near a neighborhood of single-family homes 6/21/2006 Page 2 of 2 whose owners said their investments would be harmed if the project was allowed to go forward. The court ruled that the Legislature intended for 40B ' 'to provide relief from exclusionary zoning practices which prevented the construction of badly needed low- and moderate-income housing." It said that granting property owners the standing to challenge a 40B permit because of how it might affect real estate values ' 'frustrates the intent of the Legislature." Kimberly Blanton can be reached at blanton6balobe.com. J 6/21/2006 Page 1 of 1 C c ~s Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU) [Bradley.Jones@state.ma.us] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 10:19 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Tolerance Way Peter: The bill is moving and has been changed so that the portion of Route 28 from Franklin to the NR line would be designated as Tolerance Way Brad From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 9:28 AM To: Casey, Paul - Rep. (HOU); Michael (HOU) Auerbach; Tisei, Richard (SEN); Hechenbleikner, Peter; Swan, Benjamin - Rep. (HOU); Perry, Jeffrey - Rep. (HOU); Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU); Patrick - Rep. (HOU) Natale; Loscocco, Paul - Rep. (HOU); Frost, Paul - Rep. (HOU); Walz, Marty - Rep. (HOU); Sciortino, Carl - Rep. (HOU); Canessa, Stephen - Rep. (HOU); Linsky, David - Rep. (HOU); LeDuc, Stephen - Rep. (HOU); Toomey, Timothy - Rep. (HOU); Wagner, Joseph - Rep. (HOU); Baddour, Steven (SEN); Paulsen, Anne - Rep. (HOU); Galvin, William - Rep. (HOU); Hedlund, Robert (SEN); Timilty, James (SEN); Barrios, Jarrett - Rep. (HOU); McGee, Thomas (SEN); Montigny, Mark (SEN); Chandler, Harriette (SEN); Goguen, Emile - Rep. (HOU); Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU) Cc: Bob Sansone Subject: Tolerance Way I support the designation of the entirety of Route 28 in Massachusetts, from Cape Cod to New Hampshire, as Tolerance Way. We would be proud to have the portions of Main Street (Route 28) in Reading included in this designation. Bob Sansone has worked on this designation with a great deal of enthusiasm, and has included former Celtics great Bill Russell in this discussion. While we would have preferred the designation of Route 28 as Bill Russell Way, he apparently is too modest a man to want this designation, but has endorsed the designation of Tolerance Way. Tolerance among different people in the Commonwealth would be a great legacy to honor Mr. Russell. I am unable to be at the hearing today on this matter; but wanted to weigh in on the matter. Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager Reading 6/22/2006 Page 1 of 1 cos Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Peter Coumounduros [petegc@cargo-transport.com] Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 8:17 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: FORR - Kids Fun Run Photo's (June 17th) Attachments: Emailing: 100_2707.JPG, 100 2708.JPG, 100_2709.JPG, 100_2710.JPG, 100 2711.JPG, 100_2714.JPG, 100_2715.JPG, 100_2717.JPG, 100_2718.JPG, 100_2719.JPG, 100_2720.JPG, 100_2721.JPG, 100_2722.JPG, 100_2723.JPG, 100_2724.JPG, 100_2725.JPG, 100_2726.JPG, 100272 Good Morning - We have established a new group in town - Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR) and have recieved our 501(c) 3 tax exemption this past spring from the IRS. The Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR) was established.to seek private sector donations to enhance the recreational and leisure opportunities in the Town of Reading. We have been working with John Feudo in the Rec Dept. He has been very instrumental in getting us started. An example of the kind of events we support was our 1 st Annual Kids Fun Run this past Saturday. We had over 150 kids run the race just before Town Day in Memorial Park. I have attached some of the photos for you. Our website is: httn:Hfriendsofreadinarec.home.comeast.net/ Our next event is a co-sponsored event on Monday, July 3rd. Its a family movie night at Hunt Park. We'll have a kids entertainer/musician, face painting, popcorn, slush, and the movie. The event is FREE of charge. We're encouraging families to come down with lawn chairs and blankets and make an evening of it. Thanks, Pete Peter Coumounduros CARGO TRANSPORT, INC "The Carrier That Cares!" GOD BLESS AMERICA i 800-696-2021 x19 978-663-4300 x19 "Official Contributing Sponsor to the 2006 Falmouth Road Race" http://www.falmouthroadrace.com/index.shtml 6/23/2006