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Home My WebLink About2006-07-25 Board of Selectmen PacketBoard of Selectmen Tracking Log for Current Issues /Projects Date Issue /Project/ Identified Problem Resp. Select. Action Needed Follow -up Dept. Liaison Date Policies /Regulations Fire & Town Write draft regulations for the 4/1/04 Petroleum Bylaw Regulations to be formulated Counsel Duffy H Board of Selectmen to consider 03/31/06 Town Find heirs and get approval or file Mamnrinl Park Controversv over allowed uses Counsel Anthony a petition for a Cy Pres 1 11/01/05 Mandate landscaping Should the Town develop a Refer to CPDC as part of Master 9/20/05 to save water bylaw or subdivision regulations Planning Tafoya Plan Implementation 06/30/06 Develop an Economic Master Plan will recommend an Development Economic Development Establish by bylaw or Board of Commission Commission Planner Tafoya Selectmen Police 03/07/06 Policy on Board of Selectmen appointments - Town Accountant Tafoya Develop a process for addrssing the issue of dealing with 'lost' 'lost' dogs on dogs when the ACO is not Chief 11/1/05 weekends available Cormier Duffy Develop procedure 03/31/06 Meet with erizon and have Town them develop a schedule for Manager Set up a meeting; get a schedule; Verizon Underground installing underground service for and Town Board of Selectmen has received 1125106 installation cable TV Engineer Anthony schedule 03/31/06 Meeting held 1- 26 -06. Decision by Set up meeting at Board of Town Board of Selectmen on direction is 1/3/06 DEP re Water Supply Selectmen or at DEP Offices Manager Anthony scheduled for 3 -28 -06 03131/06 7/21/2006 �� of R�q %L Town of Reading �d Iwo 16 Lowell Street 63S.INCORY04� Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us DATE: July 20, 2006 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Memorial Park Follow Up TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 Two years ago, Town Meeting approved the filing of a cy pres agreement if necessary to modify the terms of use of Memorial Park. , Since that time, Town Counsel has been working and hired outside counsel to help with the search for heirs. Whether a cy pres agreement is needed or whether this can be done through the heirs approving amendments to the deed, this process was necessary. Ellen Doucette from Brackett & Lucas will be at the Selectmen's meeting to review with the Board of Selectmen the status of this review, and to recommend to the Board the course of action to move forward with this program. I' 4A GARY S. BRACKETT ELAINE M. LUCAS JUDITH A. PICKETT JOHN G. GANNON M. YVONNE GONZALEZ* JAMES T. MASTERALEXIS STEVEN C. FLETCHER ** ELLEN CALLAHAN DOUCETTE DONNA GORSHEL COHEN HEATHER C. WHITE *Also Admitted in CT * *Also Admitted in ME and CO VIA ELECTRONIC AND FIRST CLASS MAIL BRACKETT & LUCAS COUNSELORS AT LAW 19 CEDAR STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01609 508- 799 -9739 Fax 508- 799 -9799 June 26, 2006 Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01 867 Re: Reading Memorial Park — Status Report Dear Peter: WINCHESTER OFFICE 165 WASHINGTON STREET WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01890 781- 729 -1500 Fax 781- 729 -5444 E -Mail: ECDoucett6 @BrackettLucas.com Please respond to the Winchester office. Per you request, this correspondence shall serve to provide you with a status report detailing the efforts of this office in assisting the Town of Reading in obtaining releases /revisions apropos to the property known as Reading Memorial Park which was conveyed /gifted to the Town by deed dated February 10, 1917 though restricted for use as a park. In 1953, another deed was recorded revising the restriction to allow for the construction of a swimming pool.' The Town now wishes to use the park for other recreational uses that are currently prohibited by the deed restriction. In order to obtain the release /revision of the deed restriction, this office secured the services of Attorney Annmarie Roark to perform a title search to ascertain the names of the proper parties from whom such releases) /revision(s) must be obtained. The last communication this office received from Attorney Roark was by correspondence dated April 7, 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto. In her correspondence, Attorney Roark states that consent must be obtained from either those persons with residual property rights in the park or the "heirs of law" of the original 1 In her August 31, 2005 correspondence, Attorney Roark noted her concern that the 1953 deed may not have been properly executed. � �z grantors. In the event the consent of the heirs of law is required, Attorney Roark's research is incomplete. According to file notes compiled by Attorney Langsam, the decision regarding from whom such release(s) /revision(s) should be obtained was to be based upon input from Attorney Roark after consultation with her title insurance company, i.e., which party would best insure clear title to the property. On May 26, 2006 I prepared a in to Attorney Roark regarding this title inquiry. On Friday, June 23, 2006,1 spoke with Attorney Roark's office and was informed that as yet, the title insurance company has not responded to her inquiry. Notwithstanding that the Town is eager to move forward on this matter, it is my advice that the Town continue to extend its patience and wait until a determination from the title insurance company is received. It is very important that any attempt to release /revise the deed restriction be undertaken with the best available information and pursuant to proper legal procedures. If the proper procedure is not observed and the Town's actions challenged, the Town could be susceptible to a claim (by one of the heirs or residual property interest holders) that the deed restriction was violated resulting in the distinct possibility that the Town could lose title to the property. Even if this possibility is remote, in my opinion, it is an unacceptable risk. Please call if you wish to discuss any or all of the foregoing. I shall continue to maintain contact with Attorney Roark's office and will advise you of any response she received from her title insurance company. Sincerely, Ellen Callahan Doucette ECD /sj s Encl. 14 a3 OF R,�9O f� Town of Reading ol. Iwo 16 Lowell Street 69:rxcaa4 °¢" Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM DATE: July 20, 2006 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Animal Control Fees TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 The new .Animal Control Bylaw requires that the Board of Selectmen establish certain fees. The Town Clerk is not recommending changing of any of the current fee structure but it needs to be readopted by the Board of Selectmen. The proposed fee structure is attached. PIH:lm Attachment c} ,t I LEGAL NOTICE" TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold public hear- ' ings*on the "following matters on Tuesday, July 25;. 2006 at. 8:00 p.m. in the. Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, ! Reading, Massachusetts to establish animal control license fees. All interested parties may appear in person, may submit their .comments in writing, or may email comments to town manager @ci reading ma.us.:... By order:of . Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 7/18 ��z Proposed Animal Control Fees/Fines Animal Control fees per section 5.6 of the General Bylaws are established as follows: License Fees: $10 female/male spayed/neutered $20 female/male un-spayed/un-neutered $5 late fee for animals licensed after March 31; plus $1 per month late fee for each month the animal is unlicensed after April 30 $150 for kennels with 4 to 9 dogs at the same address, which sum includes the inspection fee $200 for kennels with 10 or more dogs, which sum includes the inspection fee Fine $25 fine in addition to all other fees and late fees due, if the animal is unlicensed as of June 1 Approved - July 25, 2006 �,&3 LEGAL NOTICE,. TOWN OF READING TO the inhabitants of.* the Tow.n. of'Rea.ding: Please take notice that the, I Board of Selectmen of the Town" of-Reading will hold public, hear- ings on the following matters on Tuesday, Jul' 25,20.06'at 8:15 y I p.irn. in the Selectmen's Meeting.. Room, - 16. Lowell Street., ' Reading, - Massachd I setts fdr installati on, of 'a stop., *sign* on' Curtis at Ge.oege Street All int.ere,ste,d: parties. may —appear I n person m.a :submit their comments in-writing, or may e(nail ;commehts.. to town manag '6r@(ji.rbading.ma.US.. By orde'r'5k0. Peter I Hech onbloi.kh.. Town Manage 7/19 Kai OF RFq�l� ,, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 1639'INCORQ�4P Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.read!ng.ma.us DATE: July 20, 2006 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Stop Intersection — Curtis at George Street TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 At their last meeting on July 11, 2006, the Board of Selectmen asked to have this matter scheduled for a public hearing. The options are to have Curtis Street stop at George Street eastbound (towards Route 128), or to make it a three way or four way stop. Chief Cormier will be present to answer any questions that the Board may have on this matter. � 62 READING NEIGHBORHOOD MAP Legend j7- Town Boundary Railroad Roads Bridge Paved Unpaved Parcels 1 Buildings Sidewalks Driveway Retaining Wall 00000 Wall 11909- Path ugooll Trail x Fence Hedge Trees Streams Open water Wetlands Map by: Town of Reading Map date: Parcels valid 1/1105. Roads, buildings, sidewalks, drives, trails, etc from aerial photos taken spring 1998. Data are for planning purposes only. 0 60 120 240 Page 1 of 2 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Tim O'Connor [tinx.oconnor5@verizon.net] Sent: June 27.2OO88:34PM To: Hechanbklkner, Peter Camille; Camille Anthony fonmod Bonozoh forwarding account; Steve Goldy forwarding account; Ben Tofoya; Rick Schubert Multiple Addresses Co: Cormier, Jim Subject: RE: Curtis Street/George Street Safety Issue Thanks so much. See you on the I 1th. Tim O'Connor Fromm: Hechenbleikner, Peter [ma Uto: phechen bleikner@c|.naod|ng.ma.us Sent: Tuesday, June 27'2OOOZ:]OPM To: Anthony, Camille; UOl.ODDVnVr5@yvehZOO.Oet Camille Anthony forwad|Dg account; James BoDazoUforwarding account; Steve Goldy forwarding account; Ben Tofoya; Rick Schubert Multiple Addresses Cc: Cormier, Jim Subject: RE: Curtis Street/George Street Safety Issue This is on for July 11 From: Camille. [maUto: net] Sent: Tuesday, June 27.ZOOhZ:OGRM To Um .Oet Camille Anthony forwad>Og account; James BonazVU forwarding account; Stave GoldyfonNa[ding account; Ben Tofbva/ Rick Schubert Multiple Addresses Cc: Cormier, ]inn/ Hachenb|e|kner, Peter Subject: RE: Curtis Street/George Street Safety Issue Tim: |vould suggest that the Town Manager put this on our meeting with traffic concerns. The B0S can ask him tonight to indicate when that would be. Camille Anthony Original From: Tim O'Connor [meiKo:tkn.oconnorS@varizon.ne] Sent: Monday, June 26, 20059:34PM To: cvvantho reading. ma. us; 'bonazoU@ci. reading. ma. us; ygo|dy@d. reading. ma. us; btafoya@c|. read |ng.mna.us; rachubart@d.neading.mna.uo Cc: 'connier@c|. reading. ma. uo Subject: Curtis Street/George Street Safety Issue Dear Selectmen, vf \| \ � | am appealing to you as Road Commissioners in the Town ofReading to please place a stop sign at the intersection of Curtis Street and George Street. As most of you are well aware, the new Greystone 6/28/2006 Page 2of2 Estates, with their entrance now found ad the end ofCurtis Street, has been the source of much new traffic coming southbound on Curtis Street. When the development was approved, it was with the conditions that the entrance was going to be marked with proper signage to slow traffic upon entering the development. To date, there has been no safety signage posted in this area, with the exception of a Stop Sign heading east down George Street. What has developed, is tenants/guests of the development speeding into Greystone, as well as the ever present lost cars heading down Curtis thinking it is a cut through to Woburn. At the meeting which addressed the Stop Sign installed at the east end of George Street, it was hard to argue this Stop sign would help |n this area, and it has done so, However, myself and some George Street residents argued th better iti for single stop sign. is actually heading thb don Curtis Street ai George Street . The Stop sign and stop line in this position would force everyone entehnO Greystone, or turning right onto George Street, to travel at a reasonable rate of speed. Ae the father of two small children under 4 and on behalf ofnm ' hbo across the street with 3small children under 3years old, |AN1 BEGGING YOU for your hdp! The last etravv,conme last week when a pemonenteringthod*ve|opnnontnoton|yvvooepeedihg.butactuaUyhitmy"S|owChi|dren"flagrnan posted at the end ofnnydriveway. Every safety fear | had voiced upon thezoninOofthe0000ndoothotvvenefonceduponourquiet neighborhood, has been realized. Nu reasonable person could possibly make a case for hot puffing ino Stop Sign in this area. Please let meknow what | can doto influence your decision. If itks3O signatures fnommyneighborn.| have them. If itks paying for the installation ofo single Stop Sign, |vNUpayit. |om looking forward br your response. Tim O'Connor 96 Curtis Street k C,6% 6/28/2006 JACO �N 246004000000002& 2460040000000060 2460040000000080 HAMILTON ALLAN O'CONNOR TIMOTHY P ROY DONAT J ROBIN HAMILTON SUSAN M O'CONNOR ROY JOSEPHINE A 102 CURTIS STREET 96 CURTIS STREET 92 CURTIS STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460040000000090 2460040000000100 2460040000000110 BLACK WILLIAM H JR CURRAN DENNIS JR DOHERTY JAMES D CYNTHIA A BLACK CHARLES CURRAN KAREN A DOHERTY 84 CURTIS ST 80 CURTIS ST 76 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460040000000120 246004000000013& 2460040000000160 DOHERTY FREDERICK J FARLEY CHRISTOPHER D'ALESSIO JOSEPH M JOAN M DOHERTY ELIZABETH FARLEY LISA M D'ALESSIO 68 CURTIS ST 64 CURTIS ST 58 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460040000000170 2460040000000180 2460030000020010 GEE JEFFREY DIEMER CHRISTOPHER REARDON LAUREN 54 CURTIS STREET LAURA A DIEMER 48 GREYSTONE WAY READING, MA 01867 267 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000020080 2460030000020090 2460030000020100 STACKLAND- WINTERER ANDREA BOVA JR RICHARD P MCDONOUGH SUZANNE C. M. 20 GREYSTONE WAY 16 GREYSTONE WAY 12 GREYSTONE WAY READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000020020 2460030000020040 2460030000020060 MCNAMARA ERICA L MCNAMARA ERICA L MCNAMARA ERICA L 44 GREYSTONE WAY 36 GREYSTONE WAY 28 GREYSTONE WAY READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000020050 2460030000020030 2460030000020070 LYNCH JAMES T TRUSTEE LYNCH JAMES T TRUSTEE LYNCH JAMES T TRUSTEE L.A.B. REALTY TRUST L.A.B. REALTY TRUST L.A.B. REALTY TRUST 90 MAIN ST 90 MAIN ST 90 MAIN ST NORTH READING, MA 01864 NORTH READING, MA 01864 NORTH READING, MA 01864 2460030000000120 2460030000000130 2460030000000140 IAPICCA LISA M AHN HYUNG JUN GARCEAU DIANE G RONALD J IAPICCA CHA YOUNG JOO 61 CURTIS ST 257 SOUTH ST 106 TREMONT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MALDEN, MA 02148 2460030000000150 2460030000000160 246003000000018& ACEBIDO MIRIAM L DICKS RUTH M TACITO WILLIAM 69 CURTIS ST C/O FREEMAN DICKS JEAN K SWEENEY READING, MA 01867 4 DANIELS ST CT #3 81 CURTIS STREET SALEM, MA 01970 READING, MA 01867 246003000000020& 2460030000000220 2460030000000230 GALLO PAUL ZAKS NANCY TRUSTEE DUSSAULT KAREN M 85 CURTIS ST 3 GEORGE ST REALTY TRUST 7 GEORGE ST READING, MA 01867 3 GEORGE ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 G 2460030000000240 2460030000000250 PIKE WILLIAM J DELANEY YVONNE LOIS M PIKE 15 GEORGE ST 13 GEORGE ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000000270 2460030000000280 PETERS STEPHEN W HOWLAND ELEANOR T (L.E.) JOANNE M PETERS ELAINE M HOYT ETAL 16 GEORGE ST 12 GEORGE ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000000300 2460030000000310 RICE BRETT LYNCH JAMES T MEGAN RICE KATHLEEN LYNCH 99 CURTIS ST 107 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000000350 2460030000000410 HAMILTON ALLAN SEREVITCH JAMES A ROBIN HAMILTON SEREVITCH HOLLY A 102 CURTIS ST 42 HEATHER DR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000000430 2460036000000440 CRISPO DAVID G MILLEY GLENN P RUTH E CRISPO 34 GEORGE ST 26 GEORGE STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460030000000260 CAPOBIANCO CHARLES ANTHONY DEBORAH A CAPOBIANCO 20 GEORGE STREET READING, MA 01867 2460030000000290 GRIFFIN PATRICIA A 97 CURTIS STREET READING, MA 01867 2460030000000340 LYNCH JAMES T KATHLEEN LYNCH 107 CURTIS STREET READING, MA 01867 2460030000000420 TOUSERKANI FARHAD FRANK TRS TOUSERKANI FAMILY TRUST 21 GEORGE ST READING, MA 01867 q C/� % TOWN OF READING In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 89, Section 9, - of the Massachusetts General Laws, the following street (s) are designated as stop streets at the intersection (s). Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading, are hereby amended as follows: By adding to Article 6, Section 6.12, the following: STREET LOCATION Curtis Street George Street-Southbound drivers DATE OF PASSAGE SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES TOWN CLERK OF READING TOWN CORPORATE SEAL qc� " TOWN OF READING STOP SIGNS STREET STOPPED AT INTERESCETION OF Curtis Street George Street-Southbound drivers This is to certify that the installation of stop signs at the intersection (s) listed above meets at least one of the following warrants as set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices of the Department of Public Works, Commonwealth of Massachusetts : (check applicable warrant (s) ) 1. Intersection of a less important road with main road where application of the normal right-of-way rule is unduly hazardous. 2. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area. 3. A combination of high speed, restricted view, and serious accident record indicates a need for control by the STOP sign. This is to further certify that the street listed above under "Street Stopped" carries the lesser volume of traffic at this intersection. DATED ATTEST CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SELECTMEN �c�o, OFF? q�'� Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 639.Imm V0 Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us DATE: July 20, 2006 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Removal of Trees — Birch Meadow re: Athletic field TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 There are a couple of trees that overhang the end of the "cross field" which is an artificial turf field. The attached memo from the School Department indicates that the leaves and other debris dropping from these trees creates a maintenance problem for the field. They have requested that these trees be removed. The Parks, Forestry and Cemetery Supervisor has reviewed this situation. The trees are healthy. He also agrees that they should be removed because they should not be overhanging the artificial turf field. A tree hearing is not required because these are street trees. The Board of Selectmen as Parks Commissioners need to make the decision on whether or not they would agree to the removal of these trees. It would be helpful for Board members to review the location in person prior to the meeting on July 25`h PIH:lm Attachment ADMINISTRATION OFFICES Patrick A. Schettini, Jr. 82 Oakland Road, Post Office Box 180 Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 -0280 Telephone 781- 944 -5800 Fax 781 - 942 -9149 TO: Peter Hechenbleiknerp, FROM: Pat Schettini ld DATE: June 27, 2006 TOPIC: Turf Field #2 C - �p� n John F. Doherty .Assistant Superintendent Mary C. DeLai Director of Human Resources and Finance I have been notified by our Athletic Director Phil Vaccaro that there is debris on the field from the trees that overhang the fence. He is recommending that the trees be cut back to a point where they do not overhang the fence. We have been in contact with the representative of Northeast Turf and he recommends removal of the trees. The drainage system and the field material is being compromised. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Keating, Bob Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 8:45 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: McIntire, Ted Subject: Tree Removal at Turf Field LA I ,. �;:� C) 6 Peter: I have recieved the copy of Pat's letter to you regarding the trees adjacent to the turf field. I do concur that they are a problem and should be removed. There are just a few trees to be removed and they are not specimens to begin with. It should have been done as part of the project. We can, however, take care of it. I will await the Board's decision and proceed accordingly, Bob. q d 3 1 MA032127Neigh0blig76W _031126.psi 3 Em Creation Date: Nov 26, 2003 12:2` Modification Date: Dec 11, 2003 11:14 t' Average Scale: 1 inch = 62.9 feet (c) Copyright a . - L s 4. Fteld House`-"" e r 3 Em Creation Date: Nov 26, 2003 12:2` Modification Date: Dec 11, 2003 11:14 t' Average Scale: 1 inch = 62.9 feet (c) Copyright a OF RFq�r� ;. Town of Reading Ewa 16 Lowell Street 639 °1NC0RpC' Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us 1' 1 1 DATE: July 20, 2006 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner RE: Potential Package Store License Transfer — Northside Liquors to TIC Market on South Main Street I have met with the owner of TIC Market and his attorney regarding their interest in transferring the Northside Liquor license which is a Package Store License in the building at 1349 Main Street that was destroyed by fire, and co- locate the liquor store with the convenience store at TK Market. TIC Market had previously applied for a Package Store License which was denied by the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen had also denied a Package Store License at the West Street Mobil Station. There are no additional Package Store Licenses available so the only option would be to transfer a Package Store License. I reviewed this history with the owner of TIC Market and his attorney. The discussion on July 25th is only a discussion - it is not a public hearing. If the Board decided that it would consider the transfer of this license, then a formal application will be made and a formal hearing will be held by the Board of Selectmen. PIH:hn OF R,�gOI� rn r, Town of Reading E. `moo: i21 r .�wo 16 Lowell Street 01S. �oR40 Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us DATE: July 20, 2006 e TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner i TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: Master Development Planning Process — North Side Open Space Plan As the Board is aware, we are in the process of acquiring the property at 1471 Main .Street. This directly abuts the Bare Meadow conservation land, and is a critical link in connecting all of the open space areas on the north side of Reading from east of Haverhill Street all the way to Grove Street. The includes the entire frontage of the Ipswich River. In discussing this matter with the donor who would be matching State funds for the acquisition of 1471 Main Street, I outlined in very broad concepts the idea of a high quality trail system of approximately 6 feet in width made of some durable and smooth surface (not pavement but probably stone dust) curbed by timbers that would provide a smooth handicapped accessible biking/walking/jogging trail from Haverhill Street through Bare Meadow through 1471 Main, north along Main Street to a new pedestrian crossing at the bottom of the hill, to the Marion Woods property and along the Ipswich River all the way to Strout Avenue. With the decision made to not rebuild the Water Treatment Plant but to demolish the existing plant, there is strong potential for additional recreation fields, picnic grounds, fishing areas and other use of this area. This is a very important opportunity in the community to expand the recreational opportunities and provide for recreational facilities that do not currently exist. One can foresee Reading residents walking or biking this trail in lieu of "walking the lake" as many of our residents do in Wakefield. In order to move this process forward, a strong planning effort will be required. I would suggest establishing an ad hoc committee to work over the next twelve months to develop a fairly detailed plan for the physical, operational and financial aspects of such a facility. q I " 0A We have several groups in Town who have a direct interest: • Recreation Committee and Recreation Division • Conservation Commission and Conversation Division • Town Forest Committee • Department of Public Works • Abutting and nearby residents • Recreation and sports groups in the community I would recommend to the Board of Selectmen that, if they give general direction at this time, we set up such a planning group to work during the next year on the development of plans for this area. We would assign staff from the different agencies involved including planning, and by the end of Summer 2007 have a well thought out master plan for this area. Attached is a map from the GIS program that outlines the general area that will be considered. PIH:lm Attachment Hechenblefter, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter. Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 10:08 AM To- 'Fred Alexander (Hotmail)' cc: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Ipswich River trail program Actually we are looking at setting up an ad hoc committee on this matter. If you go to the Town web site at www.ci.reading.ma.-us and click on boards, you will find an application for Boards/Committees/Commissions. This committee is not listed, but you can fill in under "other" "ad hoc Northside open space planning committee" and send the application in to this office. When we set up the ad hoc committee we will give you a call and set up a time for an interview. Thanks for your interest - I find it a very exciting opportunity. Pete -----Original Message - - - -- From: Fred Alexander (Hotmail) [mailto:fjalexander@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 8:18 AM To: Town Manager Subject: Ipswitch River trail program Dear Peter, I was tuned into RCTV for Ask the town Manager recently, and heard you mention the possibility of creating a trail along the river now that the decision has been made to go with MWRA water. I think this is an outstanding idea. Is there any way residents like me can become involved in supporting this type of• program? Best regards, Fred Alexander 172 Wakefield St. 1 q 3 � IPSWICH RIVER OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR NORTH READING I?- vI e C�_ WATER-4 TREATMENT* . PLANT_,� TOWN FOREST % PIN- LOBS POUND MILL SITE U. KURCHIAN WATER DEP_V ; _ DEPT I IN 64 WOODS zvviirr, g t I'm N 0 0 -:Y BARE MEADOW 0 Clk :f-, WOODS SCHNE/DiR 10 MEADOW BROOK .• a E fEl P (GO) C, ICE OND; Legend N Map by Town of Reading Open Space Ownership RecentAquisitions Path Map date: 7/18106 Municipal Roads Trail Buildings, roads, streams, and trails from + aerial photos taken 4/9B. State Bridge Rivers, Lakes & Ponds Open Space from 2001 Open Space & Recreation Plan. 0 500 1000 1500 Private Non-Profit Paved Stream; Hydro Connector Data are for planning purposes only. Ft Private Unpaved OF!?FgO'� gccq 4 r. Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street X639.1 rco 0 Q' Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.read!ng.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: July 18, 2006 I: � . I� ► t7 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 KENO is a game provided by the State Lottery. Currently, there are no KENO facilities in Reading. About 10 years ago, the Town objected to a KENO operation being installed at the P & S Convenient store and following litigation the game was removed. There is interest on the part of one of the Town's nonprofit clubs in having KENO in their facility. If the Board objects, KENO will not be permitted at this location. I found the following information: 1. Almost all of the growth in lottery receipts comes from KENO. 2. The growth in lottery receipts from FY06 to FY07 was approximately $400,000, which included "uncapping" the lottery — KENO growth was about $20,000 per year. 3. If the Town does not permit KENO after an application for KENO, then the Town does not become eligible for growth in lottery receipts. 4. KENO is available only in places of business that are licensed for on premises beer and wine or alcohol — i.e. four clubs, two beer and wine restaurants and the all alcoholic restaurants. The Town needs to make a decision to the Board of Selectmen on whether or not it wants to allow KENO. .If there is an application for KENO and the Town does not allow it, then it will cost the Town If in reduced lottery aid. If the Town does allow KENO in any one facility, then it must consider it for any of the other licensed premises. The Board could deny the specific KENO license if they felt that the licensee was not an appropriate person to be licensed for /41 1 1k Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 11:17 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: lottery question Peter, About 95% of the increase in lottery money FY06 -FY07 to Reading was due to the uncapping, and about 5% was due to underlying growth in lottery receipts. This means for future years that behave the same, we should see about a $20k annual increase in this category. The most recent figures for Keno are old - it has provided 12 -15% of lottery revenues, at an increasing pace. Bob 413. 7/21/2006 Board of Selectmen Meeting June 13, 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 Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Schubert, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Police Chief Jim Cormier, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Michelle Halloran, Adele Blunt, Carol Hughes, Tom O'Connor, Fran Spadafora, Ken Rossetti, Daniel Blodgett, Jack Russell, Dave Tuttle, George Katsoufis, John Sasso, Barbara Stewart, Bill Hecht, Bill Cowie, Paul Kelley, Dave Talbot, Tom Quintal, Julie Thurlow, George Rio, Gil Rodrigues, Ron D'Addario, Robert Redfern, Paul Dustin, Peter Tedesco, C. Pitt Crandlemire, Brant Ballantyne, Nicholas Safina, Doug Greene, Jamie Maughan, Gina Snyder, Tracy Sopchak, Ann Ward, Arnold Rubin, Art Trianglioni, Jim Queenie, Bill Murgandal, Janice Jones. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Selectman James Bonazoli noted that he covered the Selectmen's Office Hours but nobody came. He did speak with Bob Brown last evening regarding the Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council non - renewals. The Town Manager noted that he met with Camille Anthony, Elaine Webb and Pat Schettini regarding a new Bylaw for the substance abuse initiative. Selectman Bonazoli also noted that the Addison - Wesley Working Group is holding a public meeting on June 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Parker Middle School. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that 19 people graduated from the Citizen's Police Academy. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the Selectmen hosted a meeting last week regarding the Route 128 /I93 Interchange Project. Mass Highway is trying to find components that are solutions. He also noted that there was a handout regarding alternatives, and there will be public hearings in October. Chairman Camille Anthony asked about the drainage issues on the Malphrus property. The Town Manager noted that he did respond in writing, and the Town will do some work in August but he needs her permission and Conservation Commission approval. Chairman Anthony also asked about the status of Jordan's lighting, and the Town Manager noted that they have one area that is too dark and are working on a pilot light. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager noted that Friends and Family Day is Saturday on the Common from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. SaI Board of Selectmen Meeting — June 13, 2006 — Page 2 The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Finance Committee is meeting on June 28, 2006 and it would be good to have the Selectmen's comments on the budget process. Personnel and Appointments Downtown Parking Committee — The Selectmen interviewed David Talbot, Tom Quintal, Julie Thurlow, George Rio and Gil Rodrigues for five positions on the Downtown Parking Committee. Tafoya moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following names into nomination for five positions on the Downtown Parking Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2007: David Talbot, Tom Quintal, Julie Thurlow, George Rio and Gil Rodrigues. Each applicant received five votes and were appointed. Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee — The Selectmen interviewed Ron D'Addario and Daniel Boldgett for positions on the Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee. Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination, for one position on the Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2009• Ron D'Addario. Mr. D'Addario received five votes and was appointed. _Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one Associate position on the Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2007• Daniel Blodgett. Mr. Blodgett received five votes and was appointed. Land Bank Committee — Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Land Bank Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2008• Daniel Blodgett. Mr. Blodgett received five votes and was appointed. Board of Appeals — The Selectmen interviewed Robert Redfern, Paul Dustin and Peter Tedesco for positions on the Board of Appeals. Schubert moved and Goldy seconded to place the following names into nomination for two positions on the Board of Appeals with terms expiring June 30, 2009: Robert Redfern and Paul Dustin. Each applicant received five votes and were appointed. Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following names into nomination for one position on the Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2008: Michael Conway. Mr. Conway received five votes and was appointed. Schubert moved and Tafoya seconded to place the following name into nomination for one Associate position on the Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2007: Peter Tedesco. Mr. Tedesco received rive votes and was appointed. Economic Development Committee — The Selectmen interviewed Jack Russell and C. Pitt Crandlemire for one position on the Economic Development Committee. je,-az Board of Selectmen Meeting — June 13, 2006 — Page 3 Bonazoli moved and Schubert seconded to place the following names into nomination for one position on the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2009: Jack Russell and C Pitt Crandlemire. Mr. Russell received five votes and was appointed. Community Planning and Development Commission — The Selectmen interviewed Brant Ballantyne, Nicholas Safina, George Katsoufis and David Tuttle for positions on Community Planning and Development Commission. Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following names into nomination for one position on the Community Planning and Development Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2009• Brant Ballantyne. Mr. Ballantyne received five votes and was appointed. Schubert moved and Goldy seconded to place the following names into nomination for three Associate positions on the Community Planning and Development Commission with terms expiring June 30, 2007• Nicholas Safina, David Tuttle and George Katsoufis. Each applicant received rive votes and were appointed. Conservation Commission — The Selectmen interviewed Doug Greene, Jamie Maughn and Barbara Stewart for positions on the Conservation Commission. Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following names into nomination for three positions on the Conservation Commission with terms, expiring June 30, 2009: Douglas Greene, Jamie Maughan and Barbara Stewart. Each applicant received five votes and were appointed. Human Relations Advisory Committee — The Selectmen interviewed Paul Kelley for a position on the Human Relations Advisory Committee. Tafoya moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following names into nomination for two positions on the Human Relations Advisory Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2009: Paul Kelley and Charles McDonald. Each applicant received rive votes and were appointed. Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee — The Selectmen interviewed Bill Cowie for a position on the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee. Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2009• Bill Cowie. Mr. Cowie received five votes and was appointed. Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one Associate position on the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2007• C Pitt Crandlemire. Mr. Crandlemire received rive votes and was appointed. S a3 Board of Selectmen Meeting — June 13, 2006 — Page 4 Cultural Council — Schubert moved and Goldy seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2009: Kathleen Kelly. Ms. Kelly received five votes and was appointed. Commissioners of Trust Funds — The applicant was not present. Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Commissioners of Trust Funds with a term expiring June 30, 2009: Dana Hennigar. Mr. Henniaar received five votes and was appointed. Discussion/Action Items 123 Pledge — Cities for Climate Protection Advisory Committee — Committee Members Ron D'Addario, Gina Snyder and Tracy Sopchak were present. Gina Snyder noted that carbon dioxide holds the heat in, and the greenhouse. cases produce an increase in the average temperature of the earth. Fossil fuels create carbon dioxide, and the use of fossil fuels needs to be reduced. Tracy Sopchak noted that the Pledge consists of scientifically sound actions in categories of transportation, energy and food related, and requested that everyone pick one action item from each category. The Committee members thanked the Board of Selectmen for participating in the Pledge. Continued Hearing — Policy on Fraud — The Town Manager reviewed the changes to the policy. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the threshold sets the amount for notification of certain parties. The Town Manager noted that the Superintendent of Schools, the RMLD General Manager and Town Counsel have reviewed the policy. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing on the Policy on Fraud was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya to approve the Policy on Fraud dated June 13, 2006, as amended, was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Hearing — Downtown Parking Regulations — The Secretary read the hearing notice. Police Chief Jim Cormier and Public Safety Officer Michelle Halloran were present. The Town Manager noted that this hearing is regarding parking regulations, not parking supply. He met with the Downtown merchants. He spoke with representatives at the Old South Church and their main concern was regarding Sunday parking. The Town Manager noted that one no parking area was added on Green Street. There are no changes to the commuter parking. There will be 50 spaces created on High Street for employee and merchant parking for $30 /month per space. Board of Selectmen Meeting — June 13, 2006 — Page 5 Chapin Avenue, Haven Street, Pleasant Street and in front of Town Hall have new parking regulations, and employee and merchant parking will be $20 /month. There will be 30 minute parking on Chapin Avenue. The Town Manager noted that the plan will be implemented in phases. We are not selling any new stickers for out of town commuters. Julie Thurlow from the Reading Co -Op. Bank noted that the Chamber of Commerce is concerned regarding displacing workers and pushing them out into the neighborhoods. The Town Manager noted that creating more spaces will be the job of the Downtown Parking Committee. Ann Ward of 15 Bancroft Avenue asked if there is enforcement on Saturdays and Sundays. The Town Manager noted that the Parking Enforcement Officer works from Monday through Friday. Ms. Ward noted that resident parking stops at 10:30 a.m. and people can park all day after that. She also noted that people park in front of her house all day Monday through Saturday. Arnold Rubin, owner of the Atlantic Market, noted that an Enforcement Officer is needed on Saturdays. Gill Rodrigues noted that he has 400 signatures from people who support the two hour parking and asked for Saturday enforcement. Art. Trianglioni, a merchant on Chapin Avenue, noted that he never had parking restrictions in front of his building. He asked for relief in getting merchants to stop parking all day and 30 minute parking was created. Changing to two hours will hurt his business. His customers have to carry heavy items. Jim Queenie of 28 Mt. Vernon Street indicated that he would like to be able to park in front of his house. He wants the Board of Selectmen to be more pro- resident. Selectman James Bonazoli noted that they removed the parking from that side of the street, and the Selectmen are trying to do the best that they can. Bill Murgandal from the Old South Church noted that he had concerns that the Co -op preschool will be adversely affected. Parents assist during the day and the restrictions could be problematic. The Town Manager noted that area is changing to two hours or all day parking. A resident from 144 Woburn Street noted that he lives at the corner of Woburn and Washington Street, and his visitors get tickets. The Town Manager noted that he could get a free sticker to park in the resident parking spot and have the guests park in his driveway. Janice Jones of 22 Mt. Vernon Street noted that the roads are not that wide and are already overflowing. She had concerns about where the merchants will park. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that consistency helps. He is willing to talk regarding the business on Chapin Avenue. SaS' Board of Selectmen Meeting= June 13, 2006 — Page 6 Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the problem is with employee parking taking up spaces. That situation will have to be closely monitored. Selectman James Bonazoli suggested coming back in three months and look at the Saturday regulations. The Town Manager indicated that he will re -look at Chapin Avenue and the Old South Church. Selectman Stephen Goldy agreed with re- looking at this in three months. He would also like to see the resident only parking expanded. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova to close the hearing on the Downtown Parking Regulations was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova to approve the parking regulations as detailed on the may entitled "Proposed Parking Regulations" dated 5- 31 -06; That the Board of Selectmen repeals all parts of the current parking Rules and Regulations that are inconsistent with the regulations detailed on the map; And that the fee for "paid permit/2 hour parking" is established at $240 per year prorated for the current year, with a free sticker available to directly abutting residents of any street so designated was tabled until June 27, 2006 by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Comments on State and Federal Regulations re: Cable TV Licensing — The Town Manager noted that there is a MMA alert regarding concerns about a petition before the DTE by Verizon to short cut the.franchise process. The U.S. House of Representatives passed law providing for national franchising which allows for negotiations of up to 5% for local access. There is also the issue of duty to serve which Verizon can choose to provide service only to the dense areas. The Town Manager noted that we have density requirements in our local contract. The consensus of the Board was to send a letter signed by all Selectmen. Liquor License Waiver of Duty to Perform — Northside Liquors — The Town Manager noted that the Northside Liquors was burned out in January. The owners are working on getting established elsewhere. He suggests waiving the duty to perform until November 1, 2006 when the re- licensing starts. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve a waiver until November 1, 2006 of Section 3.2.1.6 of the Selectmen's Policies — Duty to Perform — for Northside Liquors, 1349 Main Street was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to adjourn the meeting of June 13, 2006 at 10:54 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 5 Ms. Camille Anthony, Board of Selectmen The Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Ms. Anthony, L lG July 6, 2006 . I am a long time Reading resident and a member of Town Meeting and I am writing to you regarding the proposed retail development at the Addison Wesley site. I have been following this project closely for the past twelve months and I have spoken with a number of fellow Reading residents, all whom have been in favor of this project. I attended the June 22"d meeting on the project and I have seen the other working group meetings on RCTV. From what I have seen, it appears that everybody on the Working Group agrees that retail would be a good use for this site, now it just comes down to the size of the project. I know that the developer originally proposed 400,000 square feet of retail space, and they since have reduced their retail square footage by 80,000 square feet to 320,000 square feet. I feel that at this size, the project really works well for the town and I urge you and your fellow Working Group members to recommend approval at this size. The developer has stated various reasons why they need the project to be at least 320,000 square feet, including the fact that the project needs to be large enough in size to attract a diverse group of tenants to the project. Some people say that the traffic doesn't work at this size but I don't buy it. The developer had an in -depth traffic report done which was reviewed and approved by the town's own traffic engineer, who said that the project worked fine at 400,000 square feet, so what's the problem with 320,000 square feet of retail. I have spoken with various members of the Reading police department and they all feel that traffic to and from the site will definitely work, and they added that from a policeman's point of view, they would much rather see an upscale shopping center than a large housing development at the site. Lastly, I live down by the Home Depot shopping center, which is much larger than the Addison Wesley project will be, and traffic on Walker's Brook Drive works fine. The developer of that project widened the road and put in a few traffic lights, and there is absolutely no problem with traffic from this center. That developer was also put through the ringer regarding traffic with people saying that traffic from that site would never work, and now anybody you ask says that traffic from that shopping center works fine. As I previously stated, I have been following this project for some time, and I think that the developer has really tried to work with the town on many different aspects of the project, and I think that the current 320,000 square feet of retail space should be approved without delay. The only thing that chopping down the size of the project would do would be to chop down the amount of Real Estate taxes paid by the shopping center, which would be a disservice to the Town of Reading and its residential tax payers. Sincerely, Mr. Joseph Conneamey 26B Carnation Circle Reading, MA 01867 ga-, C C. �•i� Metropolitan Area Planning Council 60 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 617-451-2770 fax 617-482-7185 www.mapc.org V, MAPC Serving 101 cities and towns in metropolitan MAL I u AM I!- v 9 , July 7, 2006 Mr. Peter L. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, I am pleased to inforin you that FE.MA and MEMA have approved a grant for NW, C to develop a Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for Reading and 27 other communities the region, and work on the project is now beginning.' The recent flooding in eastern Massachusetts has called attention to the risks of natural hazards and the need for planning at the community level to mitigate these hazards. This plan will identify areas at risk of damages from natural hazards, evaluate existing protection measures, and identify and prioritize measures to reduce future damages from natural hazards. The plan will also enable your community to fulfill FEMA's requirement for an approved hazard mitigation plan, which is necessary to remain eligible to receive FEMA grants under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and the Pre-DisAster Mitigation Grant Program. For youvinformation, a brief outline of the-planning process is attached to this letter. The Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan will be developed by,MAPCwith input from the participating communities. One of the first steps in developing the plan will be the formation of t Hazard Mitigation Community Planning Team composed of representatives of the participating communities in the North Suburban subregion. This team will serve as the communities' liaison to the project, and it will perform the .following important functions in the development of the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan: • advise MAPC of local issues and conditions and identify relevant local data that should be included in the plan • provide input on your community's priorities for protection from hazards • review the draft plan before it is circulated for public review • assist with the adoption of the final plan and its implementation I would like to request that you designate at least two local officials to represent your community on the North Suburban Hazard Mitigation Community Plarining Team. You may wish to consider appointing officials representing Public Works, Emergency Management, Planning, Engineering, Building Inspector, or other officials with responsibility for facilities or infrastructure in your community. The team will:-meet approximately six times over the next 18 months, and meetings will be held in the participatihgNoftb Suburban t6minunities. Richard A. Dimino, President Gordon Feltman, Vice President Grace S. Shepard, Treasurer Jeanne E. Richardson, Secretary Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER The first meeting of the North Suburban Multiple Hazard Community Planning Team is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26 at 9:30 AM in the Community Room of.the Wakefield Public Safety Building, 1 Union Street, Wakefield. A meeting agenda is attached. Please inform MAPC of. your appointments as soon as possible, so that we may contact them in advance and provide background materials on the project. The FEMA grant will pay for 75 percent of the cost of developing the plan, .and the required 25 percent local match will be provided as in -kind services credited-to the participation of your community, as described in the letter of support your community provided for the FEMA grant application. Since Reading has committed to providing these in -kind services, there will be no financial cost, to your community for the development of the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. We look forward to working with your community on this important initiative. If you have any questions about this project, please do not hesitate to contact Martin Pillsbury at (617) 451 -2770, ext. 2012, or by email at mpillsbury @mapc.org: Sincerely, Marc D. Draisen Executive Director cc: MAP Representative Metro Boston North/West Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Scope of Work Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Boston, MA The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) will dev blop a multi jurisdictional mitigati on, plan for 28 communities within thomie'tropolitan" Boston region's north/west subregion's including Acton, Ashland Bedford, Bolton, Lexington, tn cioln, L tttleion-`;'L' y'* nnf J eilid'," lbfarlboro'u'*1 aynard Nati& a :Re ing-,'Soui .. Stoneham, Stow, Sudbury�:Wa*k�ti'eliiWa�laiiif;'-VVestoii, Wilmington, and'* 9 Woburn. MAPC will develop an overall regional multiple hazard mitigati6n'plan for these 28 communities that will include more detailed annexes for each individual comniuhity.'The plan will address mitigation of multiple natural hazards, including flood hazards, winter storm hazards, wind hazards, and geologic hazards. 1. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION a) MAPC will document the hazard mitigation planning process used to develop the plan, including: • How the plan was prepared • Who was involved in this process • How the public was involved (i.e. training, community outreach, planning team participation) b) Appoint a regional HazardMitigation Community Planning Team (HMCPT) - with representatives from all 28 participating communities. Members will include a cross-section of the community, including government officials, civic leaders and business representatives. Information on each team member, such as name, mailing address, physical address, telephone number, em,ail, address and fax number, will be included in the plan. The HMCPT will: • Hold a minimum of 6 public hearings, meetings, and/or workshops during the period of �performance of this agreement. These meetings will be considered regional meetings with the participating communities. • Solicit input from citizens and professionals with knowledge of multiple hazards. • Solicit input regarding the feasibility of potential mitigation measures for each hazard and the prioritization of mitigation projects. • Review the final draft of the plan and the plan's goals and proposed mitigation projects. • Be involved in the implementation as well as the updating of the plan's goals and proposed mitigation projects. c) MAPC will assist participating communities in appointing local Hazard Mitigation Community Planning Teams (MHCPT) responsible for the development of the local community annex to the regional mitigation plan. Members of these teams should include a cross-section of the community, including government officials, community leaders and business representatives. Each local HMCPT will: • Hold a minimum of one (1) community public hearings, meetings, and/or workshops during the period of perfori-naiice of this agreement. • Solicit input from participating communities. • Solicit input regarding the feasibility of potential mitigation measures for each hazard and the prioritization of mitigation projects. • Review the final draft of the plan and the plan's goals and proposed mitigation projects. • Be involved in the implementation as well as the updating of the plan's goals and proposed mitigation projects. Metro Boston North/West Pre-Disater Mitigation Plan - Scope of Work S ,v Page 1 of 5 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT The purpose of this section is to provide a basis for hazard mitigation planning. This section of the plan will include: a) HAZARD ITENTIFICATION: MAPC will develop a description and prioritization of the natural hazards that have occurred within the 28 communities in the metro Boston North/West region. For this multi- fifisdidtiona l plan; the rs assessin6it-sectioh will` idq.: assess each co mm,uunity. s risks from the risks facing the entire planning area, whichVill be included in ihe,28'c6mmunity annexes. The natural hazards will be . grouped into the following categories (in order to be consistent with the natural hazard categories in the State Hazard Mitigation Plan). These areas need to include: • Flood-Related Hazards (river flooding, coastal flooding, erosion, dam failures as the result of coastal storms, winter storms and hurricanes) that include, at a minimum, flood hazard areas as defined by FEMA in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the jurisdiction as well as local historical data. • Wind-Related Hazards (hurricanes, coastal storms, winter storms, downspouts, tornadoes) based on information provided by the National Weather Service and/or Massachusetts' State Hazard Mitigation Plan. • Winter Related Hazards (severe snow storms, ice storms, extreme low temperatures) • Geologic Hazards (earthquakes, landslides, sink. holes). based, on local. historical information, the wiState.Hazard -Mitigation Plan, Boston, College's Weston Observatory. i al :Oiher Hazards not listed in the aforementioned categories as det6 ed b v 16c 6s'and - rm ' A ' � ' : ' history and experience.: A community may also include related man-made hazards (i. e '. 'chemical. spills and/or fir6s following a food). b) HAZARD MAPPING: Using the best available, existing data,.MAPC will develop a base map of areas affected by multiple natural hazards for the Metro Boston Nortb/West regioin. Separate base maps for each community will be included within the 28 community annexes. c) CRITICAL FACILITY INVENTORY AND DATA BASE: MAPC will develop a comprehensive' inventory, or database, of the nine communities in the Metro Boston North/West region, based on input from the participating communities, using the best available information, for use in developing map data layers, of the following items relative to the multiple hazard area: i) Critical facilities, including the following if they exist in the metro Boston region:: a) emergency operations center b) city or town offices c) water and wastewater treatment plants d) sewage pumping stations e) police or fire stations f) schools , , hospitals; by day-dare facilities i) power substations j) public works garages k) nursing homes/elderly housing 1) correctional facilities Metro Boston North/West Pre-Disater Mitigation Plan - Scope of Work Page 2 of 5 m) emergency shelters n) hazardous material facilities o) powerplants p) access roads to all listed facilities evacuation routes ii) Altib�.etitiye fl6od.loss.strac-ture's:a'nd.s�rqctigps:whi.ch have incurred substantial -Aama'ge, : . � . . . ... - , - , ":.% --'. : � -, -, '. 7 :. : � . . I . - . . % .. .... . . � .., .. . they I exist ,as defined,b FEMA Y.' iii) Tax assessors' maps, or land use maps, which depict the location of.structures or deve16 pe'd land ' uses.. Structures or land use will be delineated by categories based on use (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, other public use, etc.) iv) Latest YR2000 U.S.. Censu's Bureau numbers for population concentrations v) Anticipated future land use maps. vi) Any other local maps that depict land use within a community d) ASSESSMENT OF PROTECTION MEASURES: MAPC will develop an existing protection matrix f6r the 28 participating communities that includes the following items: • All existing multiple hazard protection measures within the jurisdiction, including protective measures under the National Flood Insurance Program .(NFIP) • Ades cn riptionofeachmeasure o ographic area and types -of structures /facilities 8/fa The ge cture cilitie:s covered by,each- existing measure The method of enforcement and/or the individual s Q) /positiqn(s) responsible for implementation of each measure His'toribdl performance` of each measure and a descnption'of improvements .or chang6s needed e) VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT: Based on the previous information, especially the summary of natural hazards and the critical facilities/ infrastructure locations), MAPC will develop an overview of the region and each community's vulnerability to specific natural hazards assessment of the region and of each community. This vulnerability assessment, if possible, will include: • The types and amounts of buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities, or land uses located in the identified hazard areas. • Providing .a general description of land uses and development trends.within the community so that mitigation options can be considered in future land use decisions. 3. DEVELOP A MULTIPLE HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGY a) REGIONAL STRATEGY: MAPC will develop a regional, or inulti-jurisdictional, strategy, which will include broad-based goals and objectives applicable to the entire region. , This regional strategy will be based upon more specific local actions items developed in each of the nine community annexes. b) LOCAL STRATEGIES: MAPC will assist participating communities iii developing local mitigation strategies specific to each community's exposure and impacts by identified natural hazards. These local strategies will be included in the community annexes. Metro Boston North/West Pre-Disater Mitigation Plan - Scope of Work Page 3 of 5 The regional, or multi jurisdictional, strategy and the individual jurisdictional strategies will include: i) A list of mitigation goal statements that focus on reducing the risks from the identified natural hazards. An example of a goal statement and an objective would be: GOAL: Increase coordination bet)X I reeri I federal, state, municipal and private I resources M'' pre- disaster . lannin ,ppst-disaster recovery and continuous hazard mitigation implementation, g 9 OBJECTIVE: Identify the availAflityof additionalpfivate'and public sector financial incent iv es for homeowners, businesses and municipalities that will allow the development and implementation of sound hazard initigdtion measures in high-risk areas, such as coastal -areas and floodplains. fl) A section that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects being considered to reduces the effects of each hazard, with particular emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure. This section will include a list of prioritized hazard mitigation projects within all nine communities that best- meet the communities' needs for multiple hazard damage reduction. These projects may be non-structural (e.g.: planning, regulatory measures., property acquisition, retrofitting, elevation) or structural (e.g.: seawalls, dams, dikes) solutions. iii) The goal development and project prioritization will be conducted by the MHCPT in coordination with representatives from each of the nine communities. At a minimum, this list of prioritized projects will be based on: • A brainstomling process that results in follow-up.actions that may contribute towards cost .effective hazard mitigation. This list will be devel . oped'from as . many sources as -possible, with public -input, and provided to the MHCPT. • A feasibility analysis of the action items which resulted from the brainstorming -process. This analysis will involve the review of all action. items for social,.technical, administrative, political, legal, economic, and environmental feasibility. Selected options will best fit the community's needs and meet most or all aspects of the feasibility analysis. • Coordination with relevant Federal and State agencies for input, technical assistance, and to minimize duplication of efforts. 4. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MAINTENANCE a) REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION: MAPC will work with the communities to appoint a Regional Implementation Group, such as the HMCPT, for the monitoring, evaluating and updating of the multi- jurisdictional plan b) LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION: MAPC will assist the 28 communities in appointing Local Implementation Groups, such as local HMCPTs, for the monitoring, evaluating and updating of the local community annexes, or plans. c) IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: The completed regional plan and the community annexes will include an implementation schedule with procedures for ensuring the plans' implementation, updating and revision every 5 years. Metro Boston North/West Pre-Disater Mitigation Plan - Scope of Work Page 4 of 5 d) COORDINATION WITH OTHER PLANS: The implementation groups will oversee the implementation and incorporation of the plans' goals into other local planning processes, such as a Comprehensive Plan, or other local by-laws and ordinances.. 5.,. ,,PLAN HAZARD.MTIPAT19N. PLAN ADOPTION AND APPROVAL. • REGIONAL ADOPTION: The 1Vlulti- Jurisdictional' Hazard Mitigation Plan will-be formally adopted by .MAPq,'s governing bodyi(i.e. MAPC.Exe.cut,ive Committee) perMAPUs by- laws.. • LOCAL ADOPTION: MAPC will work with the nine participating communities for the adoption of the plan by the communities' Chief Elected Officials (i.e. Boards of Selectmen, Mayors). • PLAN APPROVAL: The adopted plan will be submitted to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency on or before the termination date for initial review and forwarding to FEMA/Region I for final review and approval. U0 Metro Boston North/West Pre-Disater Mitigation Plan - Scope of Work Page 5 of 5 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Mitt Romney, Governor U9 Cristine McCombs MAssAcHusETTs EMERGENcYMANA GEmENTA GENcy DIRECTOR 400 WORCESTER ROAD, FRAmrNGHAm, MA 01702 -5399 508-820-2000 FAX 508- 820 -1404 DEPARTMENT OF CONSER VA TIONAND "CREATION 251 CAUSEWAY STREET, SUITE 600-900, BOSTON, MA 02114-2104 617-626-1250 FAx 617 -626 -1351 METROPOLITANAREA PLANNING CouNcm 60 TEMPLE PLACE, 6TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02111 617-451-2770 FAX 617-482-7185 Stephen H. Burrington COMMISSIONER North Suburban Hazard Mitigation Community Planning, Team First Meeting Mapc Wednesday, July 26, 9:30 AM Marc D. Draisen EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Community Room Wakefield Public Safety Building METRO NORTIMEST 1 Union Street, Wakefield, MA PRE-DISASTER MTITGATION PLAN AGENDA METROWEST Ashland 9:30 WELCOME Et INTRODUCTIONS (Please sign contact sheet) Framingham Holliston Natick 9:45 OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION ACT Et Southborough PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLANNING Wayland Weston Presentation, Questions Et Discussion MAGIC --Martin Pillsbury, Manager of Regional Planning, MAPC Acton Bedford 10:15 GETTING STARTED: THE METRO NORTH/WEST PRE-DISASTER Bolton MITIGATION PLAN - NORTH SUBURBAN SUBREGION Boxborough Carlisle a Review of Scope of Work Et Schedule Concord -- Joan Blaustein, MAPC Senior Planner Hudson a Questions Et Discussion - Local Issues Et Priorities Lexington Lincoln Littleton 11:00 PREVIEW OF MAPPING AND DATABASES FOR THE PLAN Maynard Stow Examples from the North Shore Et Metro Boston PDM Plans NORT11SUBURBAN --Alan Bishop, GIS Manager, MAPC Burlington 11:20 NEXT STEPS / MEETING SCHEDULE Lynnfield Reading 11:30 ADJOURN Stoneham 46 wakerield Wilmington Please contact Martin Pillsbury at MAPC if you have any questions: Woburn 617-451-2770, ext. 2012 or mpillsbuiyOrnapgorg Directions to the Wakefield Pubic Safety Building,1 Union St, Wakefield The public safety building is located off Main Street in the center of town behind the CVS. It is located between Crescent, Centre and Princess. t7 l� BRADLEY H. JONES, JR. STATE REPRESENTATIVE MINORITY LEADER cc/par��e�� amaze za0e,adtaiz OGr'7 1� 705/t July 10, 2006 Mr. Stephen R. Pritchard, Secretary EOEA, Attn: MEPA Office Holly Johnson, EOEA No. 13824 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Secretary Pritchard, oc�o VDIS JUL 17 Nil 12: 00 20'h MIDDLESEX DISTRICT READING • NORTH READING LYNNFIELD • MIDDLETON ROOM 124 TEL. (617) 722 -2100 Rep .BradleyJones@hou.state.ma.us I am writing to you in response to the recent MEPA site visit and consultation meeting regarding a roadway project in one of my towns. I would like to take this opportunity to submit a letter of support for the Town of Reading's Route 28 (Main Street) Improvement Project. The purpose of the Reading project is to reconstruct Route 28 (Main Street) from Washington Street to Route 129 (Lowell Street). The project is extremely important to the.Town of Reading for Route 28 also serves as Main Street which is the primary commercial corridor in Reading. The area also serves as the primary arterials to funnel traffic to and from I -95 and I -93 and serve as relief valves in the frequent event of traffic back -ups on the interstates. The town seeks to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety by defining traffic operations within the roadway and improving street crossing areas. The proposed improvements for this project consist of geometric modifications, pavement rehabilitation, signalization improvements, and sidewalk and streetscape enhancements including ornamental lighting, street trees and brick pavers. These modifications will improve levels of service, enhance pedestrian and traffic safety, and simplify traffic circulating through the downtown. By way of status, the project is moving along well and the Town of Reading has secured all right -of -ways and solved all traffic control agreements. The town has responded to all issues raised in terms of final review and it appears no negative environmental impacts will result. Once again, thank you for your continued support of the Reading project. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this request. If I can provide any additional information, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. H. Jones, Jr. v Leader Cc: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Reading Town Manager (Ecl J iT STATE AID - Highways Reading - Utility Agreement 43408 Peter I. Hechenbleilmer Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 -2685 Dear Mr. Hechenbleilmer: Ke Lp(,!ealey '0"' Co'fiarlo mor Secretary July 17, 2006 Ll Luisa Paiewonsky Commissioner MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION E3 C>1 I t-1) CD _TJ .� C:) Please be informed that the State Aid Office is in receipt of your letter dated May 19, 2006 requesting approval for $295,000.00 in additional funding for the Summer Avenue project. Under the terms of the subject agreement between the Town and MassHighway Department, any costs in excess of $850,000.00 shall be borne by the municipality. Please see the attached copy of page three of the subject agreement that highlights this section. As an alternative funding source, the District hereby recommends that your request for additional funding be -requested through your Chapter 90 account. To proceed Further with this request through the town's Chapter 90 account, please submit a Chapter 90 Project Request with backup documents to support the additional funding request. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the District State Aid Administrator, Walter Kubik at (781) 641-8420. Sincere , la A. Leavenworth District Highway Director WK/wk. Enclosure cc: Luisa Paiewonsky, Commissioner John A. Blundo, Chief Engineer Peter T. Reinhart, Town of Reading Engineering Department File Massachusetts Highway Depart777ent• District 40 519 Appleton Street, Arlington, AIM 02476 *(781) 6.41-8300 The MUNICIPALITY shall obtain any and all permits and easements required to complete the work for said PROJECT. In the event that actual construction of the PROJECT is not started by the close of the fifth I fiscal year following the fiscal year in which this Agreement is. executed, the MUNICIPALITY agrees to repay to the DEPARTMENT the sum or sums paid to the MUNICIPALITY under the terms of this agreement. DIVISION OF EXPENSE The COMMONWEALTH will reimburse the MUNICIPALITY for the actual costs incurred to complete the PROJECT up to, but not exceeding $850,000.00. All costs incurred shall be approved by the DEPARTMENT prior to reimbursement by the COMMONWEALTH. Any costs in and above this amount shall be borne by the MUNICIPALITY. The total of payments made shall be adjusted to conform to a final audit. The total audited amount shall not exceed the maximum fee. Interim audits may be undertaken at any time. Costs will be determined in accordance with Federal.Acq aisition Regulations '(FAR). Toward compliance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, the MUNICIPALITY shall engage the services of an independent public accountant, to conduct audits and issue audit reports in accordance with OMB circular A-133: Audits of States, Local Governments and Non Profit Organizations. I . The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to reject IPA audit findings and to perform its own audit and issue its audit reports insofar as this agreement is concerned. -3- NA Page Iof3 � �� |i � � 8&� ~~ t Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Jennings, Jon (Karn)[Jon_Jonnings@herry.senatm.gxov] Sent Wednesday, July 12.2O0O4:O1PM To; Jennings, Jon (Keny) Subject: Senator Kerry Monthly Recap Jon JennIng,4 State Diretror Senator Kerry Update July 2006 1 am happy to introduce 7h o monthly newsletter recounting Senator Kerry's latest work forth/ is my hope that you will find this update helpful and informative. Since toNngthe state directors position eight m goal has been to make our office as helpful as possible to the needs of you and our constituents. This issue, June, the first of our monthly on the Senator's activities inand Massachusetts, au well ao highlights from his legislative work in Washington, D.C. I hope you find the informatior let me know if you have suggestions for future issues. Finally, |ann happy bo announce that Katie B|oz Ahearn has been named the Senator's State Policy Director. Wit expertise, dedication, and legislative know-how, Katie is well equipped for the job. Please do not hesitate to cont mf any assistance. Her email io . Am always, | look forward to continuing bo work with you. Please call or email noeot ion ien ningsCo)-kerry. senate. help to you. Sincerely, Jon ' P. Jennings State Director The Monthly Recap: June 2006 Senator Kerry in Massachusetts June 2.2OOG Worcester — Senator Kerry mingled with state delegates, candidates,ondcther state officials at the Massachuse Convention. 7/l2/2006 Page 2of3 June 5, 2006 Boston —Together with Senator Edward Kennedy, Congressman Michael Capuano, Congressman Edward Mark( Barney Frank, Lt. Governor Kerry Healey, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, and other dignitaries, Senator Kerry g; the Central Artery Tunnel in honor of the beloved former U.S. Speaker of the House Thomas "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. Thi celebrated the successful completion of the Big Dig and paid tribute to those whose hard work made this ambitio June 8.2OOO Boston '|n memory of close friend and Massachusetts oo0co delivered rem; the Senate Floor on June 8--K8r. President, earlier this year Boston lost a legendary political organizer, Mr. Ray passion and intelligence lifted Massachusetts and everyone who worked with hirn.^ June 12'2OOO Worcester — Senator Kerry dropped into the Broadway Diner, a family-owned establishment on Water Street in d The Senator sampled the restaurant's delicious homemade ice cream and chatted with the owners, city resident local officials. Worcester — The Senator toured the Martin Luther King, Jr. Small Business Empowerment Center, an incubator ( small businesses in Worcester. To date, the Center has brought over $500,000 to the local community and was r federal Economic Development Assistance grant to fund anexpansion. Springfield — At an awards luncheon during the Small Business Administration's Statewide Annual Small BusineE Kerry, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and over 300 small business owners celebrated the Commonweal Business Persons of the Year and Small Business Champions. June 1Q.2OOG Boston — The Senator and Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry participated inm wide ranging discussion with members ofth Women's Business Forum, a group dedicated to the professional development of women leaders. .Lancaster —Ad the Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps' rooidentia|oomnpuoforat-riskboyo Senator Kern the young men, staff, supporters, and state and local officials in celebrating the grand opening of a brand new 72 June 28.2UUO Boeton — |no speech delivered in historic FoneuUHo|| Senator Kerry addressed the pressing climate change, and environment degradation. To address global warming and freeing the U.S. economy from df foreign oil, the Senator outlined o three-prong plan: establish mandates that limit foreign oil imports, expand the E renewable fuels, and create an economy-wide cap and trade program to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissi( Upcoming Events July 17.2OUG— State House Visit Senator Kerry will be meeting with members of the General Court at the State House on Monday, July 17, 2006 i Members Lounge from 11:OOamn until 12 noon. VVe hope you will stop by. Legislative Highlights from Washington, DC The War in Iraq � This month, Senator Kerry Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Senator Kerry proposed an ai definite date of July 1 st, 2007 for the redeployment of troops from Iraq. The Senator strongly believes that establ � for their war w/terror. The amendment also proposed a bold plan v^e 7/12/2006 �� Page 3mC3 sectarian violence in Iraq, calling the convene e summit of leaders from Iraq, countrN organizations to establish a comprehensive political agreement for the future of Iraq supported bv Sunnis, Ghioo. Protecting Veterans Senator Kerry fought for veterans again this month, seeking to protect them from identity theft after a laptop cont information on 26.5 million veterans and active military personnel was stolen. The Senator submitted an anlendn Department of Defense authorization of ap hoUonnbiUforFY2OO7gnanUngadditiona|fedens|fundntomonUo individuals' credit reports for suspicious activity. Flag Burning Amendment On June 27. Senator Kerry voted "nay"on the amendment to make the physical desecration of the American flag Constitution. "| remember taking an oath in1SO5 with e group o[ friends of mine who decided—all of us—that vve country," Ke stated on the Senate Floor during debate. "But when | raised my hand, | did not raise nny hand to raised my hand and took an oath to defend the Constitution and our country." FigNing for Working Families In addition to voting in favor ofaminimum wage increase this month, Senator Kerry signed on as a co-sponsor o Families Act, legislation which requires employers to provide sick days for their workers. Kerry stated, "Today, 8E the United States do not have paid sick days. Thus, when faced with either a personal or family medical issue, th choose between caring for themselves or their loved ones and going to work to keep food on the table and a pay This is not acceptable." For more information, please visit If you do not wish to receive "The Monthly Recap"'please SE Office of Senator John Kerry OooBowdoin Square l0tbFloor Boston, MA 02114 7/12/2006 (617) 565-8519Offic (817) 248-3870 fax ^ Page Iwfl V ~~ �� -� Q�«� f Hechenbleikner, Peter cu.) From: Gefna.Nicholao J@cdm.con] Sent Thureday, July 13.2OOO121OPM To: Reading -Selectmen; Heohanb|eikne[ Peter Subject: Working Group Document I am concerned that the retail component range included in the document and the lack of specific criteria for density and lot coverage sends the wrong message to the developer. There is no doubt that WS will focus on the higher number and say they are complying with the Town's request, when in fact the ranges as presented do not reflect aconsensus. The developer should betold to focus big and low ends?) The higher numbers for example do not reflect my opinion of the appropriate size for this development. Yet the document asks a developer to consider this number in their proposals. What does that say about the work of the last 6 weeks? | also feel the BOS should have been more decisive in narrowing the range or selecting a number. Sufficient data was available regarding density, traffic etc. K there was concern about "scaring offthka developer, dwae Sincerely, unwarranted, There's too much money to be made for this group to go away so easily. Nick Saflina Working Group Member ULWAI 7/l3/2006 Hechenblelkner, Peter From: John and Mary Ellen O'Neill [mjconeill@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 11:58 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Sign on Common Dear Ben, James, Camille, Rick, and Steve, I wanted to express my disagreement with any proposal to install any type of permanent structure on the town common other than perhaps an additional bench or two in the shady area. The common is a tiny space as it is, barely qualifying as a common. Keeping it simple and uncluttered allows for some sense of space. A sign similar to the red locational signs would probably not allow for frequent informational changes, so something less attractive and more flexible would have to be considered. There would be pressure to fill such a sign and there would be a cost to the community groups using such a sign. The homemade signs can easily be taken down and restored when mowing is necessary. Another significant factor is that of "sign fatigue." The homemade signs stand out one, for their quaintness, but more importantly, because each one is unique and is on the common for a very short period of time. It is amazing to me how quickly one stops seeing certain signs, for example, those attractive red locational signs throughout town. Those signs ' help people who are unfamiliar with where certain important sites are, but rapidly fade into the background for residents. The purpose of the homemade signs is catch people's attention, which they do, and to be temporary only, which they are. A sign structure on our miniscule town green would not accomplish those ends: Thank you, Mary Ellen O'Neill Thank you, Mary Elle �9, L I C &,J Hechenbleikner, Peter -� From: andreagarb @comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:16 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: BOS meeting 7/12/06 Dear Board of Selectmen, I was disappointed in last night's meeting on many levels. I have watched all of the WG, BOS and Town Meetings related to this topic. I do not feel that what was presented was indicative of a consensus that should have been moved forward. In June I attended the public hearing at Parker, forgoing last day of school activities with my children. expressed concern about the 3 liquor licenses that would be distributed in conjunction with the level of traffic. I live on Old Farm Road which will be seriously impacted by cut - through traffic. Per the developer, 2,500 cars will be accessing this site through the streets of Reading. These will not only include Main and South St. I am very concerned about the safety of my, children and all of the others who live in the surrounding neighborhoods. At least one other person after me expressed a similar concern. To put three restaurants serving alcohol in one residential neighborhood is too dense, extremely dangerous and unprecedented in the town. I also stated that mitigation in the form of renovation to Imagination Station was a slap in the face to the residents in this area. That park not only is nearly on the complete opposite end of Reading, it allows permits to day -care centers and is used by the YMCA. How does this mitigate our lifestyle being totally destroyed? Sturgis park is much closer and, the children in these neighborhoods actually use this park. Discussions of mitigation at this point in the process (with the developer's agents sitting in the room) can be likened to showing your cards. I would like to know why the concern of one resident wanting a bike path made it into the WG proposal over either of mine. In fact, renovating Imagination Station was still under the mitigation topic. As for the community space, this is ludicrous. I keep hearing the Boy Scouts and Creative Arts getting space as partial justification for this development. These two groups serve a very small portion of the community and should be removed from consideration when discussing this project. Creative Arts currently operates out of a church basement on a one -way street. We do not have to build a mall to provide space for one non - profit that would like to move. Also, there is no guarantee that residents will be able to use the space if it is also available to non - residents for a fee. There are still a myriad of issues not nearly resolved with this proposal which include traffic and density primarily. Until the Town can start from zero and work up to what fits on the site, we are not ready to entertain any more proposals. I have heard other suggestions for the site, and do not see why we are not researching them. Reading can still look at other options, even if the landowner cannot at this time. I feel that the neighborhoods need extra support from the Town leaders as we are fighting a financial Goliath in the form of Weiner. They are using their financial means to steamroll through town and get this passed. Please consider how you would feel if this was i n your backyard or neighborhood. I have heard one member state that it is your responsibilty as Town leaders to make this work financially. It goes way beyond money for the Town. There is also a human element to the issue. The same or similar money can be made by different development and it is time to take these into consideration. This is clearly a contentious topic, and I hope that both sides will be presented. 41 Andrea Garbarino Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Michelle Hopkinson [ michelle.hopkinson @comcast.net] owtv Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:41 AM To: Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Subject: AWWG document concerns Dear Selectmen and Mr. Hechenbleikner, In recent months, I have come to get to know each and every one of you and I truly appreciate the effort that is involved in your positions as BOS and Town Manager. I have made a commitment to be involved in our community in many ways; one is paying attention to the Addison - Wesley project. I have openly been against the proposed 'Lifestyle' Mall from the beginning. The project is too dense for the property; the traffic would be detrimental to the town; there is only one access. I am concerned about safety as well as the abutters who will lose property value while the town and developers make money. Overall, I feel that a mall just does not fit in with our Master Plan for Reading. I would like to give you some feedback from the AWWG document that you reviewed last Tuesday night. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the meeting, but having been following the process, I caught the end on RCTV. I was disappointed with the lack of specific guidance the report would give to the developer. For the following reasons, I feel strongly that the BOS should reconsider forwarding the document to the developer until these discrepancies can be resolved. I have also reviewed areas of the master plan in order to help support my concerns. 1. DEFINE THE RETAIL CRITERIA- W/S development came to the working group with their newest proposal. It was a little different than their original proposal, incorporating more mixed use. But with a retail component at 320K sf with the same amount of stores and the overall density still at 440K sf, how did this change anything? This was the same size as the first proposal which even our state representatives described as being too big. A good mixed use proposal will bring a reasonable mixed use of retail, commercial, and residential in order to stagger traffic counts. With retail at 70% of the site, you will expect 16 -20k vehicle trips just on a Saturday alone. How can we not give a percentage of range on retail that reflects the amount of traffic that the area could tolerate? 150K -320K sf of retail might correspond to a range of traffic from 5K -20K cars per day. I believe that some BOS members were on the right track when they proposed a range of 190 -210K sf of retail. It appeared to me that only one member was actually in support of keeping the 150K -320K sf, which I believe is too broad to provide any useful guidance to the developers as to what will ultimately be acceptable to the Town. Using a wide range opens the doors for W/S development to say they can't go lower than 320K sf. If we respond that this doesn't work for us, we are going to look unreasonable. If you had requested 200K sf.of retail, we would at least have had some negotiating power with them. 2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING- If you truly believe that some housing would work as a buffer, make sure that it works for our 40B plan. I remember when W/S first approached the AWWG, they stated that it most likely would NOT be used for affordable housing. If they are not willing to support this aspect, it should be removed. 3. DISCUSS THE ALTERNATIVES- No other alternatives were even discussed. Al Garbarino came to you with a great concept. What did you think of it? Take that idea and put it in the hands of Pearson to say, we would work with this idea. The point being, there are other alternatives that fit with Reading's Master Plan that should be considered before it's too late. 4. IMPACT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD- I think it would have been helpful for the BOS /AWWG to meet with the abutters and ask for some input and feedback regarding this before it goes to the developer. It is important for the town to take into consideration the impact this would have on our neighbors. I feel they have been left out of the loop to this point, feeling powerless to having a voice in the process. What do you think about adding an appendix to the document listing those concerns? 5. TRAFFIC- Expand the traffic study to see the affects of the traffic ranges. Don't look at just 80/20 but at 75/25, 65/35 ranges; look at 20 years out; look at traffic regionally, look at the overflow. Camille stated it well when she said "give the engineers criteria you need to make the right decision ". 7/19/2006 Page 2nf2 6. REVIEW THEMASTERPLAN- Thereore many aspects of the Master Plan that could be used effectively in your decision making for this property. | came across some areas of interest that | think would support the case that a mail does not fit m Reading's plan. * Identifies Reading as otnadiUona| New England village with a distinct center, family —orientated neighborhoods, few business corridors and a surrounding system of natural elements-p.23. w New development or redevelopment is judged principally on its ability to conform harmoniously to reo|d*nUe| values thus upholding the quiet, family-orientated lifestyle-p. 23 ~ Emphasizes a. proactive approach that allows for change to be woven into the character and identity of our traditional New England Comrnunity-p.27. e Reading's location along Route 128 offers the potential to attract higher paying jobs to currently vacant or underutilized properties. |n addition to the vacant AW/P complex, there |s potential fo more intensive office and other commercial development near the town's other two exits off 128/195 when the economy improves-p. 55. * Commercial development, goal #5- Explore Zoning Changes to enhance Development along 195/128, the 2nd objeotivautateothetAFTERthe|nbarchangeiafina|ized.CPDCohou|dreviewandchangethezoningo ao necessary to maximize development potential tu the town-p.O1. w Downtown revitalization goal to enhance economic development of Downtown-p.58. e Environmental quality goals to ensure that the Town maintains environment free of noise and light pollution, toxic materials and with good air quality. One objective being, controlling use of local roads by uommencia|thnoughtnaMio- p. 72. ~ Emphasis on Scenic Road By-Law and encourage its use- p.75. s According bz the open space map, o majority oftheopannpooaioonthenorthaidaofthaoomnnunity. The southeast section only has 27.5 acres of open land compared to the overall 2386.26 acres in the town. This does not include the 2 acres town meeting just approved this past spring-p. 86. w Criteria prioritization- Protect the sense of Community: in the neighborhoods, in the small-town feel, in the scenic ways and in the volunteerism of the residents- p. 122. e For the true value of this Master Plan to be realized, the entire Town must embrace this plan and begin to utilize it as part of their vocabulary and guidance for any substantial efforts or important decisions- p. 137. | challenge each of you to find a way that this proposal will ever fit in with our plans for Reading's future. Please take some time to absorb the information you received th other and revisit this document one more time before handing it over to the developer. It|amy opinion that anything that can cause oo much controversy and friction amongst our neighbors does not belong in our community. One last question, will the CPDC have a voice |n this document? Thank you again for your attention to this matter. Respectfully, Michelle Hopkinson ~ 7/T9/2006 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Christine Brungardt [cebrungardt @comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:59 PM To: Reading - Selectmen; Town Manager Cc: Christine Brungardt . Subject: A Pro and Con Discussion July 16,-2006 Dear Selectmen and Town Manager, Page 1 of 1 L lc& � CtJk4 I am writing to express my disappointment at the dialog at the Board of Selectmen's meeting last Tuesday and during the entire Working Group process. I truly was initially expecting a discussion on the pros and cons of such a development as a lifestyle center. And I expected brainstorming ideas for other types of projects that could go on that site and the pros and cons of each of those projects. I expected the town to respond to scare tactics of 900 units of 40B housing on that site as well as to the marketing campaign of a million dollars for you to spend as the methodology of that report is in seriously flawed for this application. The developers sent out a townwide mailing inferring and implying that the Working Group "collaborated" on the proposal mailed out. I found that outrageous and yet, I heard nothing. I didn't expect that these tactics would be allowed to continue with no response. Also, many who do not follow this subject as closely as I have, have seen that the Board of Selectmen . created a Working Group who seemed to be tasked to help design this mall. Then they see in the papers that the Selectmen "accepted" the findings of the Working Group. Many took the term "accepted" to mean that the Selectment "endorsed" and thus now want the mall. The irony of last Tuesday night is that the Board of Selectmen under other agenda items showed sympathy for residents' complaints about traffic. Yet we all know the traffic they speak of is thousands upon thousand upon thousands of cars less than what we will be submitting the town to if this development actually happens and that is just one of my many cons about the lifestyle center project. I want to hear a true pro and con discussion of how a regional mall will affect this town. Sincerely, Christine Brungardt 324 South St. 12 year resident V q 7/17/2006 i �k % 3 "21 =-Nub Monthly Hours I Month Monthly Monthly Hours Cumulative Available Monthly Monthly Cumulative Available Hours Hours Used vs +l- Remainder A $ Cost Remainder Allocated Used Allocated of 112 year Allocated Used Year July 76.7 28.2 (48. 50) (48.50) 432 $10,350 $3,525 $3,525 $120,675 August 76.7 45.3 (31.40) (79.90) 386.7 $10,350 $5,663 $9,188 $115,013 September 76.7 52.2 (24.50) (104.40) 334.5 $10,350 $6,777 $15,965 $108,236 October 76.7 48.9 (27.80) (132.20) 285.6 $10,350 $6,113 $22,078 $102,123 November 76.7 36.7 (40.00) (172.20) 248.9 $10,350 $4,687 $26,765 $97,436 December 76.7 34.7 (42.00) (214.20) 214.2 $10,350 $4,338 $31,103 $93,098 460.2 246 (214.20) $62,100 $31,103 $31,103 $93,098 January 76.7 43.3 (33.40) (247.60) 674.4 $10,350 $5,413 $36,516 $87,685 February 76.7 30.8 (45.90) (293.50) 643.6 $10,350 $3,850 $40,366 $83,835 March 76.7 24.9 (51.80) (345.30) 618.7 $10,350 $3,113 $43,479 $80,722 April 76.7 43.8 (32.90) (378.20) 574.9 $10,350 $5,475 $48,954 $75,247 May 76.7 42.7 (34.00) (412.20) 532.2 $10,350 $5,338 $54,291 $69,909 June 76.7 56 (20.70) (432.90) 476.2 $10,350 $7,038 $61,329 $62,871 Subtotal 460.2 241.5 $62,100 $30,227 Total 920.4 487.5 -432.9 $124,200 $61,329 $62,871 =-Nub