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FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
August 1, 2006
Mary Becker
126 Charles Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mary:
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The Board of Selectmen- will be recognizing outgoing volunteers with five or more years of
service at their meeting on August 8, 2006. Since you served five years on the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee, your presence is requested at this meeting. It is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in
the. Selectmen's Meeting Room, at Town Hall.
Please call Paula Schena at 781-.942-9043 and let her know if you will be present. We hope to
see you there.
Since ely,
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Peter I. Hechenbleikner
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner '
DATE: August 4, 2006
RE: Appointment of Animal Control Appeals Committee
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
Town Counsel has been on vacation this, week. I will have an opinion from her on Monday as to
whether the members of the Animal Control Appeals Committee, who cannot be employees,
would exclude members of Boards, Committees and Commissions. It is vital that this
Committee be appointed on Tuesday night since we have an application before us.
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Schena, Paula
From:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent:
Monday, July 31, 2006 2:54 PM
To:
Reading - Selectmen
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: ACAC
With the new bylaw we need to appoint an ACAC (Animal Control Appeals Committee). We have a case that just
happened so we need to get the ACAC appointed now. I am suggesting that the 3 member committee on an
interim basis consist of:
• A member of the Board of Health - David Singer has agreed to serve - he is an animal owner
• A member of the Board of Selectmen
• One other resident - it cannot be an employee
We will then go through the proper posting of the posting by charter -15 day wait etc.
We need a resident who is not an employee - any suggestions?
Pete
8/4/2006
ARTICLt 21 - On motion by Stephen A. Goldy, member of the Board of Selectmen, and
amendments by Mark L Dockser, Precinct 1, and William R. Grace, Precinct 1, it was voted to
rescind the entirety of Section 5.6 of the Reading General Bylaws, and replace it with the
following:
5.6 Animal Control
5.6.1 Definitions
As used in this bylaw, the following words and terms have the following meanings:
5.6.1.1 ACO: The Animal Control Officer.
5.6.1.2 Banishment: An order by the Animal Control Appeals Committee
(ACAC) that a vicious dog may no longer reside or visit in the Town of
Reading.
5.6.1.3 Destruction: An order by the Animal Control Appeals Committee
(ACAC) that a vicious dog be destroyed in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, and Massachusetts Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals guidelines.
5.6.1.4 Effective Voice Control: To be under effective voice control, the animal
must be within the keeper's sight. and the keeper must be carrying a
leash and the animal must refrain from illegal activities.
5.6.1.5 Keener: Any person having charge of an animal within the Town of
Reading, including but not limited to the animal's owner, dog walkers,
dog sitters, members of the animal owner's household or family.
5.6.1.6 Keimel: Four or more dogs, six months of age or older, kept on ,a single
property, whether for breeding, sale, training, hunting, companionship or
any other purpose.
5.6.1.7 Kennel License: A special license issued to a kennel, which allows.
payment of a single fee covering all dogs in the kennel; with the kennel
license, the kennel owner receives a special kennel tag for each dog in
the kennel.
5.6.1,8 License: A dog's registration, evidenced by a tag issued annually by the
Town Clerk to the owner of each dog residing in Reading and worn by
the dog securely fixed to its collar or harness.
5.6.1.9 License, Transfer: The registration issued to a dog already licensed in
another U.S. jurisdiction, after the dog moves into the Town of Reading.
5.6.1.10 License Period: Annually, from January 1 through December 31.
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5.6.1.11 Muzzling: Using a device that fits over a dog's mouth and prevents it
from biting, but that does not cause any injury or interfere with the
vision or respiration of the dog that wears it.
5.6.1.12 Nuisance Animal: An animal that repeatedly violates Section 5.6.3 of
this bylaw.
5.6.1.13 Permanent Restraint: An order issued by the Animal Control Appeals
Committee under Section 5.6.5.3, requiring a vicious dog's keeper to
restrain it,
5.6.1.14 Restraint: Limiting, restricting; or keeping an animal under control by
means of a physical barrier (e.g., a leash, substantial chain or line,
visible or invisible fence).
5.6.1.15 Running at Large: A dog is running at large if it is not on the private
property of its keeper, or on private property with the express permission
of that property's owner, or on a leash, or under. effective voice control
(i.e., within the keeper's sight and the keeper is carrying a leash).
5.6.1.16 Temnorarv Restraint: An order issued by. the ACO under Section
5.6.3.2(4), requiring the dog's keeper to restrain a nuisance 'dog or
suspected vicious dog for 30 days.
5.6.1.17 Vicious Doe: A dog that, without provocation, bites a human being or
kills or maims a domestic animal without provocation.
5.6.1.18 Any word or term defined in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140,
Section 136A, and not otherwise defined here, is incorporated by
reference.
5.6.2 Vaccination.. Licensing and Fees
5.6.2.1 Three or fewer dons:
5.6.2.1.1 License and vaccination requirements. All dogs six months and
older, while residing in the Town of Reading, must , have a
license. To obtain or renew the license, each dog owner must
annually present proof of a current rabies vaccination. When a
veterinarian determines that vaccination is inadvisable, the owner
may present a veterinarian's certificate exempting an old or sick
dog from vaccination fora stated period of time.
5.6.2.1.2 New dogs: Within 30 days of acquiring a dog six months of age
or older, each dog owner in Reading must present proof of that
dog's.current rabies vaccination and obtain a license and dog tag
from the Town Clerk.
5.6.2.1.3 New puppies: Within six months of a puppy being born, each
dog owner in Reading must present proof of that puppy's current
rabies vaccination and obtain a license and dog'tag from the
Town Clerk.
5.6.2.1.4 New residents. A new resident who owns a dog six months of
age or older must license it within 30 days after moving into
Reading. The Town Clerk will issue each dog a transfer license,
upon the owner's surrender of a current license from another
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U.S. jurisdiction and proof of current rabies vaccination. The
transfer license is valid until the next regular licensing period.
5.6.2.1.5 Lost tags/replacement tags. Dog owners must replace a lost tag
within three business days of the loss, by obtaining a replacement
tag from the Town Clerk.
5.6.2.1.6 Tag exemptions for dog events and medical reasons:
(1) A dog while actually participating in an official dog sporting or dog
fancy event (if the event sponsors do not allow participants to wear tags) is
exempt from the requirement that its license tag be affixed to its collar,
provided its keeper has the tag at the event and available for inspection by
the ACO.
(2) When a veterinarian determines that a dog cannot. wear a collar for
medical reasons, the dog is exempt until it recovers from the requirement
that its license tag be affixed to its collar, provided its keeper has the tag in
his or her possession and available for inspection by the ACO.
5.6.2.1.7 Annual renewal. Dog owners must renew each dog license
annually. The annual licensing period runs from January 1
through December 31.
5.6.2.1.8 License due date/late fee. The application form for obtaining,
renewing, or transferring a license shall be available to each
household no later than December 31st each year. Dog owners
must return forms and fees to the Clerk by March 31st (or the.
first business day thereafter, if March 31st falls on Saturday,
Sunday or legal holiday). Any license renewed after this date is
overdue, and the owner must pay a late fee as determined by the
Board of Selectmen in addition to the license renewal fee. The
overdue license fee and the late fee may be added to the owner's
tax bill or may be recovered through the imposition of . a
municipal charges lien on any property standing in the name of
the dog owner, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40, Section 58.
5.6.2.1.9 License fees. The fees for licensing each dog shall be determined
by the Board of Selectmen. The fees shall differentiate between
neutered or spayed dogs, and not neutered or non-spayed dogs.
The fee for neutered or spayed dogs shall be less than the fee for
non- neutered or non-spayed dogs.
5.6.2.2 Four or more dons:
5.6.2.2.1 License and vaccination requirements. Anyone who owns or
boards four or more dogs within the Town of Reading must
apply for and obtain a kennel license from the Town Clerk.
(This requirement shall not apply to medical boarding by any
licensed veterinarian practicing in the Town of Reading.) To
obtain or renew the license, the kennel licensee who is also the
owner of the dogs must present proof of current rabies
vaccinations for each dog in the kennel older than six months.
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When it is off the kennel property, each dog in the kennel .must
wear a kennel tag, issued by the Town 'Clerk, affixed to its
collar or harness. Kennel licensees who offer temporary
boarding services must obtain valid proof that each dog in the
kennel that is older than 6 months has received a current rabies
vaccination which proof must be maintained in accordance with
5.6.2.2.4(6) herein.
5.6.2.2.2 New dogs and new puppies. The kennel licensee who is also the
owner. of .the dogs must report to the. Town Clerk each new dog
in the kennel within. 30 days of its acquisition, show proof of
current vaccination, and obtain a kennel tag for that dog. The
kennel licensee must show proof of current vaccination and
obtain a tag for each puppy when it reaches six months old.
5.6.2.2.3 Application process. Every applicant for a new kennel license
must first obtain Zoning approval 'as required by the Reading
Zoning By-Laws prior to submitting an application to the Town
Clerk on a form prescribed by the Clerk.
5.6.2.2.4 Inspection process. Before the Town Clerk can issue the kennel
license, the Health Division Animal Inspector must inspect the.
proposed kennel, file a report on the inspection, and favorably
recommend that the kennel meets all the following requirements:
(1) The location of the kennel is appropriate for housing multiple dogs.
(2) The location of the kennel on the property will have no significant
adverse effect on' the peace and quiet or sanitary conditions of the
neighborhood.
(3) The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising dogs is no
closer than 20 feet to any lot line.
(4) The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising dogs is no
closer than 50 feet to any existing dwelling on an abutting lot.
(5) The kennel will be operating in a safe, sanitary and humane condition.
(6) Records of the numbers and identities of the dogs are properly kept.
(7) The operation of the kennel will be consistent with the health and
safety of the dogs and of the neighbors.
5.6.2.2.5 Periodic inspections. Before a kennel license is renewed, and at
any time they believe it necessary, the ACO and/or the Health
Division may inspect any kennel. If the ACO or the Health
Division determine that it is not being maintained in a safe,
sanitary and humane condition, or if the kennel records on the
numbers and identities of the dogs are not properly kept, the
ACO will report the violations to the Animal Control Appeals
Committee (ACAC) for a hearing on whether to impose fines or
revoke the kennel license.
5.6.2.2.6 Kennel review hearings. Within seven business days after
receiving the ACO's report of violations, the ACAC will notify
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all interested parties of a public hearing to be held.within 14 days
after the notice date. Within' seven business days after the public
hearing, the ACAC shall either revoke the kennel license,
suspend the kennel license, order compliance, or otherwise
regulate the kennel.
(1) Any person maintaining a kennel after the kennel license has been,
denied, revoked, or suspended will be subject to the penalties in Section
5.6.7 of this bylaw.
5.6.2.2.7 Annual renewal. Each kennel licensee must renew the license
annually at the Town Clerk's Office. The annual licensing period
runs from January 1 to December 31.
5.6.2.2.8 License due date. Kennel license renewal forms will be sent to
each licensed kennel no later than December 1 each year. Kennel
licensees must return forms and fees to the Town Clerk by
January 15 (or the first business day thereafter, if the 15th falls
on Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday). Failure to pay on time
will result.in alate fee, due in addition to the license fee. The
overdue license fee and the late fee may be added to the
licensee's tax bill or may be recovered through the imposition of
a municipal charges lien on any property standing in the name of
the kennel licensee, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40, Section 58. Nothing in this bylaw shall prevent or
abrogate the Board of Health's authority to license and inspect
kennels in the Town of Reading.
5.6.2.2.9 Fees. The fees for licensing each kelmel shall be established by
. the Board of Selectmen.
5.6.2.2.10 Incorporation. The following provisions of Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 140 are expressly incorporated herein:
Section 137B - Sale or other delivery of unlicensed dog by
kennel licensee; Section 137D - Licensee convicted of violation
of statutes relating to offenses against animals; and Section 138A
- Importation of dogs and cats for commercial resale, etc.
5.6.3 Conduct of Animals
5.6.3.1 Endangering safety. No animal keeper shall allow its animal to bite,
menace or threaten, all without provocation, so as to endanger the safety of any
person. This section is not meant to preclude an animal from acting as a watchdog
on its keeper's property.
5.6.3.2 Disturbing the peace. No animal keeper shall allow the animal to disturb
the peace of any neighborhood by making excessive noise without
provocation. Noise is excessive if it is uninterrupted barking, yelping,
whining, or howling for a period of time exceeding 15 minutes. This
section is not. meant to preclude a dog from acting as a watchdog on its
keeper's property.
5.6.3.3 Damaging property. No animal keeper shall allow the animal to damage
public or private property or realty.
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5.6.3.4 Running at large. When not on the pri vate property of its keeper, or on
private property with the express permission of that property's owner, an
animal must be. on a leash or may be under effective .voice control in
locations noted below. To be under effective voice control, the animal
must be within the keeper's sight and the keeper must be carrying a leash.
(1) Voice control (in place of leash control) allowed. A dog maybe under voice
control when within the Town Forest or on Conservation lands.
(2) Public gatherings - leash control only. An animal may.be at any public
gathering not otherwise specified in this bylaw only if it is on a six-foot or shorter
leash and the animal must refrain from illegal activities.
(3) School grounds - animals not allowed during school/leash control only at other
times. Unless the school Principal gives permission in advance, no animal may be
on school grounds from 30 minutes before classes begin until 30 minutes after
classes end. At all other times, the animal may be on school grounds only if it is
on a six-foot or shorter leash. An animal is not violating this prohibition if it
remains within a vehicle.
(4) Exception for assistance animals. (service animals). Section 5.6.3.4 does not
apply to any properly trained assistance animal or . service animal while
performing its duties.
5.63.5 Chasing. No animal keeper shall allow ,the animal to chase a person,
motor-powered vehicle, human-powered vehicle, or animal drawing or
carrying. a person.
5.6.3.6 Dog litter. Every dog keeper is responsible for expeditiously removing any
dog feces the dog deposits anywhere except on its keeper's private
property, on other private property with the property owner's permission.
This provision does not apply to any assistance dog or service dog while it
is performing its duties.
5.6.4 Animal Control Officer
5.6.4.1 Approintment..The Town Manager shall appoint an Animal Control Officer
(ACO) under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140,
Sections 151 and 151A to carry out the provisions of this bylaw and to
perform such other duties and responsibilities. as the Town Manager or his
designee may determine.
5.6.4.2 Duties. The ACO's duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) Enforcement of the Town of Reading Animal Control Bylaws and relevant
State regulations.
(2) Explanation of bylaw violations.
(3) Notification to the owner of unlicensed dogs.
(4) Issuance of Temporary restraint orders. The ACO shall issue an order of
temporary restraint to the keeper of any animal that is a nuisance or that is
awaiting a decision under Section 5.6.6 as to whether it is vicious. An order of
temporary restraint is an order that the animal must be confined to its keeper's
property when not on a 6-foot or shorter leash or may be ordered to be sheltered at
a local kennel or veterinarian facility at the animal owner's expense; muzzling
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will. be at the ACO's discretion. It shall be in force for no more than 30 days
unless the ACO renews it in writing for subsequent 30-day periods. The ACO
shall rescind or stop renewing the order when, in the ACO's judgment, restraint is
no longer required. The animal's keeper can petition the Animal Control Appeals
Committee (ACAC) under Section 5.6.5.2 to rescind the order of temporary
restraint.
(5) Issuance of an order of confinement. The ACO may.make arrangements for
the temporary housing of any animal that is, to be confined under the provisions of
this bylaw. The housing may be at local veterinary clinics, or at dog kennels
within the Town or neighboring towns, and shall be at the animal owner's
expense.
(6) Complaint resolution. The ACO shall investigate all complaints arising within
the Town pertaining to violations of this bylaw and try to mediate disputes
between Town residents pertaining to the behavior of an animal maintained or
located within the Town. If the mediation fails, the ACO will decide on a solution
and inform the animal owner and any resident that brought a complaint or problem
to. the ACO's attention. Any party. aggrieved by or disagreeing with the ACO's
decision may appeal that decision to the Animal Control Appeals Committee; the
ACO shall attend the meetings of the ACAC on the matter.
(7) Recordkeeping. The ACO shall keep accurate, detailed records of the
confinement and disposition of all animals held in custody and of all bite cases
reported, and the results of investigations of the same. The ACO shall maintain a
telephone log of all calls regarding animals and submit a monthly report
summarizing the log to. the ACAC.
5'.6.5 Animal Control Appeals Committee (ACAC)
5.6.5.1 Composition of the ACAC. The Animal Control Appeals Committee is
comprised of three Reading residents, none of whom can be employees of
the Town,. appointed to three-year overlapping terms by the Board of
Selectmen. The ACAC will annually select a member to serve as the
Chair. At least one of the three members must be a dog owner.
5.6.5.2 Right to appeal. When the Animal Control Officer has investigated a
complaint regarding an animal's behavior and has issued a finding or an
order of temporary restraint with which either the animal's keeper or the
complainant disagrees, then either party may appeal by sending a written
request to. the Town Clerk within 10 business. days after issuance of the
ACO's decision. Following the Clerk's receipt of a written appeal, the
ACAC shall hold a public hearing on the appeal within 14 days, at which
the dog owner, the complainant, and the ACO must appear.
5.6.5.3 Findings and further appeals. The ACAC shall vote at the public hearing
on whether to uphold, reverse, or modify the ACO's decision and shall
mail its ruling to the animal owner, complainant, and ACO within three
business days after the public hearing.
5.6.5.4 Hearings. The ACAC shall hold public hearings and make decisions on
any vicious dog declaration under Section 5.6.6.
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5.6.5.5 Further Appeals. An appeal from a decision of the ACAC may be made
by either the Owner or Complainant.
5.6.6 Vicious Does
5.6.6.1 Declaring a dog vicious. Any dog that, without .provocation, bites. a
human being or kills. or maims a domestic animal without provocation
may be declared vicious by the ACAC. An exception may be made for a
puppy (animal under six months old) that draws blood, or for a dog. that
attacks or bites an unaccompanied domestic animal on the dog keeper's
property.
5.6.6.2 Procedure for declaring a vicious dog. Upon the written complaint of the
ACO, any other public safety agent, or upon the petition of not less than.
five individuals from five separate households. the Animal Control
Appeals Committee (ACAC) shall hold a public hearing, after which it
will determine whether it should declare a dog vicious and, if so declared,
what remedy is appropriate.
5.6.6.3 Exceptions. A.dog shall not be declared vicious if the ACAC determines
any of the following:
(1):The person's skin was not broken.
(2) The person who was bitten, was willfully trespassing, committing a
crime, or attempting to commit a crime on the premises occupied by the
dog's keeper.
(3) The dog was being teased, tormented, abused, or assaulted by the
injured person or animal prior to attacking or biting.
(4) The dog was protecting or defending a human being in its immediate
vicinity from attack or assault.
5.6.6.4 Remedies. Upon its finding that the dog is vicious, the ACAC shall order
one of the following remedies: permanent restraint, banishment, or
destruction in accordance with MSPCA guidelines.
(1) Permanent restraint order is an order that the dog must at all, times
while on its keeper's property be kept within the keeper's house or a
secure enclosure. The secure enclosure shall.be a minimum of five feet
wide, 10 feet long, and five feet in height,. with a horizontal top covering
the entire enclosure; . shall be constructed of not less than 9 gauge chain
link fencing; the floor shall be not less than three inches of poured
concrete; with the bottom edge of fencing. embedded in the concrete;
shall be posted with a clearly visible warning sign including a warning
symbol; must contain and provide protection from the elements; and shall
comply with all applicable building codes and with the Zoning By-Laws
of the Town of Reading. In addition, the keeper of the dog shall annually
provide proof to the Town Clerk of a liability insurance policy of at least
one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the benefit of the public
safety; whenever the dog leaves its keeper's property, it must be muzzled
and restrained on a lead no longer than six feet or confined in an escape-
proof enclosure,
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.(2) Banishment is an order that a vicious dog may no longer reside or
visit in the Town of Reading. (A vicious dog that is confined to a vehicle
while passing through Reading is not "visiting" and therefore is not in
violation of the order. of banishment.)
(3) Destruction is an order that the dog be destroyed in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, and Massachusetts Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals guidelines.
5.6.1 Penalties
5.6.7.1 Fines. Any animal keeper who maintains a kennel after the kennetlicense
has been 'denied,' revoked. or suspended, or who fails to obtain a kennel
license; and any animal keeper who fails to comply with Section 5.6.3
Conduct of Animals shall be 'subject to.penalties as detennined.by the
Animal Control Appeals Committee, not exceeding $300 per day for
every day of the violation.
5.6.7:2 Reimbursement of costs. If the Animal Control Officer confines a dog
and the animal owner does not pay all fees directly to the kennel or
veterinary clinic, then the dog's keeper must reimburse the Town of
Reading for any expenses incurred in boarding that dog. If the dog has
not been licensed, the keeper must obtain a license and pay any
applicable late fee before the dog can be released.
5.6.7.3 Penalties for violating restraint orders. The ACAC shall determine a
schedule of penalties not exceeding $300 per day for each and every
violation of restraint orders.
5.6.8 Miscellany
5.6.8.1 Non criminal disposition of violations. The ACO may, as an alternative
to initiating criminal proceedings, initiate and pursue proceedings for the
non-criminal disposition of any violation of this bylaw, in accordance
with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,
Section 21D, to the extent of the specific penalty provided therefore.
5.6.8.2 Incorporation of State law. The provisions of Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 140, Sections 136A through 156 and 158 through 174D,
inclusive, as may be amended from time to time and except as modified
herein, are her incorporated into this bylaw.
5.6.8.3 Severability. The - invalidity of one or more sections, subsections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or provisions of this bylaw shall not
invalidate or impair any other part of this bylaw nor invalidate the bylaw
as a whole.
A true copy. Attest:
Cheryl A. Johnson
Town Clerk
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STATE PRIMARY ELECTION WARRANT
(Seal)
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify
and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town
Affairs, to meet at the place designated for the eight precincts in said Town, namely:
Precincts 1.2.3.4.5.6.7 and 8
TASC Building. 55 Walkers Brook Drive
TUESDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2006 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
to cast their votes in the State Primary Election for candidates of political parties for the
following offices:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS Statewide
GOVERNOR Statewide
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Statewide
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statewide
SECRETARY OF STATE
Statewide
TREASURER
Statewide
AUDITOR
Statewide
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
..........................6th District
COUNCILLOR
6th District
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Middlesex & Essex District
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
20th & 30th Middlesex Districts
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Northern District
CLERK OF COURTS Middlesex County
REGISTER OF DEEDS .....................................................Middlesex South District
6th District
20th Middlesex District
30th Middlesex District
All Precincts
Precincts 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8
Precincts 2, 3 and 5
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and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one (1)
public place in each precinct of the Town not less than seven (7) days prior to September 19,
2006, the date set for the Election in said Warrant, and to publish this Warrant in a newspaper
published in the Town.
Hereof fail not to make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at
or before the time appointed for said voting.
Given under our hands this 8th day of August, 2006.
Ben Tafoya, Chairman
James E. Bonazoli, Vice Chairman
Stephen A Goldy, Secretary
Camille W. Anthony
Richard W. Schubert
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
A true copy. Attest:
Cheryl A. Johnson, Town Clerk
Corey W. Porter, Constable
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on notified and warned the inhabitants
of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet at the place and
at the time specified by posting attested copies of this State Primary Election Warrant in the
following public places within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1 J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2 Registry of Motor Vehicles, 275 Salem Street
Precinct 3 Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 4 Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue
Precinct 5 Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Precinct 6 Austin Preparatory. School, 101 Willow Street
Precinct 7 Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 8 Mobil on the Run, 1330 Main Street
The date of posting being not less than seven (7) days prior to September 19, 2006, the date set
for the State Primary Election in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be published in the Reading Chronicle in
the issue of
Corey W. Porter, Constable
A true copy. Attest:
Cheryl A. Johnson, Town Clerk
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: August 4, 2006
RE: Polling Location - September and November 2006 Elections
I met with staff including representatives from the School Department and Facilities Department
relative to an election location for this fall. We are no longer able to use the Addison Wesley
site. I have talked with the new owners of the "TASC" building - Nordic Properties - about
utilizing part of their site. They have agreed for the September Primary Election and tentatively
for the November Election depending on the status of the site: Since we have to give a notice to
all registered voters of any change in election location at least 30 days prior to the election, we
need to have a decision made on this matter no later than August 18, 2006, for a Primary
Election that takes place on September 19, 2006.
The Town Clerk, Assistant Town Clerk, representatives of the Department of Public Works,
representative of the Police Department and Selectmen Chairman Ben Tafoya reviewed the
potential site at the TASC building. Access is good. Parking is excellent. Circulation is
excellent. The space is adequate.
The space would be on the first floor with direct access from the hallway leading directly to the
outside door adjacent to the parking area. The space will have a finished concrete floor,
unfinished ceiling, finished walls, adequate electrical outlets for the voting equipment and
adequate lighting. Bathrooms for staff are available. The space is sprinklered.
.Based on the above, I recommend that the Board of Selectmen approve the designation of the
TASC property at 55 Walkers Brook Drive as the polling location for the September 19, 2006,
Primary and for the November 7, 2006 General election if available. Attached is a map that
shows the general location.
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ELECTION STATISTICS
# ABSENTEE
VOTES CAST REG. VTRS. PERCENT VOTERS
1997:
Local - March
1,354
14,584
9 %
1998:
Local - March
2,249
15,007
15 %
St. Primarv - Seat.
3,969
15,100
26 %
St. Elec. - Nov.
9,143
15,331
60 %
1999:
Spec. Ref. (school)-Jan.
5,372
15,505
35 %
Local - March
1,627
15,433
10 %
Special - Sept;
957
14,982
6 %
2000:
Spec. Ref. (school) - Jan.
8,017
15,435
52 %
(Debt Exclusion)
Pres. Primarv.- March
8,518
15,736
54 %
175
Local - March
8,653
15,736
55 %
(2 1/2 Override)
St. Primarv - Sept.
1,043
15,761
6
87
State Election - Nov
12,905
16,125
80 %
647
2001:
Local - 2 %2 Override
6,900
15,964
43%
127
2002:
Local - Debt Exclusion
6,254
16,113
39%
142
State Primary
4,867
16,048
30%
117
State Election
10,932
16,162
68%
432
(Debt Exclusion)
2003:
Special Election - Feb
7898
15,813
50%
296
(Debt Exclusion)
Local - April
7621
15,863
48%
202
(Question 1 - 2'/2 Override
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2004:
Pres. Primary - March
5252
15,857
33%
187
Local - March
5505
15,857
34%
187
(Capital Exclusion)
State Primary
1909
16,147
11%
145
State Election
12,911
16,449
78%
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LEGAL NOTICE
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TOWN OF READING'
To the inhab.itants'' of. the
Town of'Reading:
Please:. take notice. that the
Board of Selectmen of the Town
of. Reading will hold a' public
hearing on Tuesday, August 8.,
2006..at 8:30 p.m. in the,
Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16
Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts for' '2: hour park-1
ing and 30. minute parking on 1
the north side of Chapin Avenue
within 200 feet of Main Street.
All interested parties may
appear in person, may submit j
their comments to townmanaa
er@cl.readina.ma.us.
By order of
Peter i. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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16 Lowell Street
6~°rsco Y°4P Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071 TOWN MANAGER
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9043
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: August 4, 2006
RE: Chapin Avenue Parking
I had asked the Board of Selectmen not to take action on the two hour parking on Chapin Avenue
until we worked with the property owner. We have worked with the owner of the property at the
corner of Chapin and Main Street, and have come up with the proposed plan which is shown on
the attached map. The property owner's concern was that he needs some 30 minute parking
spaces because of the nature of his business. People need to move fairly heavy pieces of
automotive parts to and from their vehicles. The proposal would be to establish three two hour
parking spaces on Chapin Avenue closest to the intersection. The proposal would then be to
establish two 30 minute parking spaces to the east of the two hour parking spaces. These two 30
minute parking spaces are in front of the garage door of the property owner and in front of
employee parking of the property owner. Normally, these would not be allowed to be parking
spaces, but with the consent of the property owner and an understanding that they do not unduly
impact the operation on the site, this is a method which would meet the Town's objectives of
standardized parking, and meet the property owner's objective of having two 30 minute parking
spaces.
These parking spaces will be striped so there is a clear "sidewalk" along side the building,
whereas cars now park right next to the building blocking pedestrian access.
I have talked about this matter with the property owner and he is amendable to this solution. The
Parking, Traffic and Transportation Task Force also agrees.
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LEGAL NOTICE
'TOWN OF READING
To the .Inhabitants of the .
Town of Reading:
Please : take, notice that - the
Board 6f;Se)e0tmen of the Town
".of Read: g .:.will old
.e public
,hearing :on Tuesday; August
2006. ;•6t.:.8:45 A.n the:..
Selobtltn6h's 4N 66. iiag (oohi 1.6
Lowell, Street..: Reiading,:
Massachusetts for :`establishing - :
ad' hoc., committee. to plan for,
north ,side park .and :coriserva
Lion. areas.
AR interested parties may-
appear in person, may submit
their comments. in. writing, or
may emWf comments. to : town
~mariaaer@ci,read inacma:us.
By order- of
`Peter L Hechenbleikoer
Town Managei
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`SO~ty OF REgOI`I'
Town of Reading
dj.. Iwo 16 Lowell Street
639dINCOR40
- Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: August 4, 2006
RE: Ad Hoc Committee to Plan for the Northside Greenway
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
This is a hearing establishing a policy. Once the policy is approved by the Board of Selectmen,
then we would post the vacancies with the requisite 15 days.
The "membership" is a guideline, not requirements. I do think it is important to have the Town
agencies directly responsible for some of the properties that will be affected directly involved in
the planning process. This also leaves room for citizen members. If the Board wanted to
provide for more citizen members, the size of the committee could be increased by a couple.
We are going to have a difficult time providing staff support to this Committee. We have a
number of Ad Hoc initiatives going on, and between those efforts and ongoing work, staff is
stretched fairly tightly. However, we will do the best that we can.
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Policy establishing an
"ad hoc Task Force for Planning the Northern Area Greenway" (Task Force)
The Town of Reading owns, through the Conservation Commission, Town Forest, water
division, and other means, a continuous band of Town-owned lands along the north side of
Reading extending continuously from east of Haverhill Street westerly to Strout Avenue. The
Town is currently purchasing a key parcel of land on Main Street that contributes to that
interconnection. The Board of Selectmen desires the creation of a plan and implementation
strategy, the goals of which will be to:
• improve public access
• to more fully utilize these lands through interconnection and trails,
• to establishment and enhance passive recreation uses,
• to create active recreation uses including ball fields where possible, and
• to protect and preserving the natural environment and the quality which makes these
lands unique.
There is hereby established a seven (7) member ad hoc Task Force to develop plans for
northern area greenway, and to report to the Board of Selectmen on their recommendations. The
terms of the ad hoc committee shall expire on June 30, 2007, unless extended by the Board of
Selectmen.
In selecting the Committee membership of 7 members, the Board of Selectmen shall
appoint all members and shall consider including representatives of the following interests on the
Task Force:
♦ Community Planning and Development Commission
e Conservation Commission
o Town Forest Committee;
Water and Sewer Advisory Committee
0 Finance Committee
♦ residents of the residential neighborhoods abutting the greenway
The Task Force shall, at a minimum, perform the following:
1. Develop a work plan and schedule, including key decision points by the Board of
Selectmen, for accomplishing its Mission, and review the work plan with the Board
of Selectmen;
2. Understand the goals of the Town Master Plan and the Open Space and Recreation
Plan as they would apply to this area;
3. Develop alternatives to address the goals listed above;
4. Evaluate options for implementation of the alternate plans, including funding
mechanisms;
5. Provide interim report(s) on the work of the Task Force to the Board of Selectmen;
6. Provide a final report to the Board of Selectmen no later than June 30, 2007.
The ad hoc Task Force for planning the northern area greenway will be considered to be part of
the Department of Public Works for Administrative purposes. The services of the Conservation
Administrator, Recreation Administrator, Town Planner, Town Counsel, and other expertise will
be available through the Town Manager. The ad hoc Task Force will make an interim report to
the Board of Selectmen no later than February 2$, 2007, and a final report to the Board of
Selectmen no later than June 30, 2007, except as the Board of Selectmen may extend that date.
Adopted 8-8-06
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Hechenblefter, Peter
From: Karol [kkest@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 12:42 PM
To: Town Manager
Subject: Selectmen's Meeting 8/8/06
Regarding the development of the North Side Open Space, as outlined in the 7/31/06
Chronicle, I am sending this e-mail for your consideration at the
8/8/06 Open Meeting.
While I applaud the idea of trail systems from one open area to another, it is my hope
that we keep our conservation areas as natural as possible--the main point of establishing
them in the first place. Too many times we humans make the mistake of thinking we know
better than Mother Nature!
The 7/31/06 article stated "high quality trail system of approximately six feet in width
made of some durable and smooth surface". This suggests to me that many trees would need
to be taken down, which I strongly oppose. The dead trees are just as important as the
live ones for a nature habitat. I would suggestt the trail be limited to a four foot
width, winding between trees and narrowing, if necessary.
Ideally, only a minimum of underbrush would need to be cleared.
It is also a concern to me that some foreign substance would be used to create paths,
whereas plain dirt is more esthetically pleasing and appropriate for our conservation
areas. Foot traffic would sufficiently compact the soil, and an occasional hoeing/raking
could keep it weed-free. Perhaps volunteers could be responsible for upkeep of path
sections--I know I would be willing to do so for the Haverhill St. area.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Karol McLaughlin
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Dog Fees
as of 7/06
City/Town
Neutered/Spayed
Male/Female
Kennels Late Fees
Ticket
-4; 4-9; 10+
_
Andover
$12
$14
$251$50/$75 _
Barnstable
$7
$10
$50-$100 $5/$10
Belmont
$8
$33 - $3 Sr Discount
$150
Bolton
$6
$10
Braintree
$6
$10
Burlington
1$15 one yr license
$20 two yr license
$25 three yr lic $10 - 6/1
$50 - 7/1
Carver
$7
$10
$30/$60/$150 $10 - 9/1
Chatham
$6
$10
Dalton
$10
$15
$100
$25 +$25 court prep fee
Danvers
$20
$20
Easthampton
$10
$15
Foxborough
$8
$10
$10 - 5/1
Halifax
I $10
$15
$90/$175 $5 - 9/1; $25 - 9/15
$25-11/1
Hamilton
I $10
$10
$10 6/1; $25 6/16; $50 8/1
Harvard
$12
$20
$351$50/$75 $15/month
Heath
$3
$6
$101$25/$50 $25
$50
Hopkington
I $8
$10
. $25 per family - 411
Hubbardston
$10
$15
$40/$50/$60 $25 - 7/1
$25 - 8/1
Hudson
$10
$15
$35/$60/$75 $25 - 6/1
Ipswich
( $10
$10
$10 - 4/1
7/1 warning then $25/per day violation
Kingston
I $10
$20
Lancaster
( $10
$14
$10 - 4/1
Lenox
$10
$15
$10 - 5/15
Lexington
$10
$15
Littleton
$10
$15
Mashpee
$5
$10
$25
Milford
I $6
$25
Monson
I $5
$15
$101$25/$50
Needham
I $10
$15
$25/$50/$100 $50 - 5/1
North Andover
I $20
$20
North Reading
I $5
$10
Norwell
I $7
$10
Orange
I $5
$15
Orleans
I $12
Oxford
I $6
$10
$30/$40/$50 $10
Plymouth
( $10
$20
\TM Reading*
$10
$20
Rockport `
$10
$16
$5 per month
Rutland
Sharon
_Sherborn
Stow
Wellesley
West Stockbridge
Weston
Whately
Wilbraham
Williamsburg
Wilmington
Woburn
Wrentham
Average $9.28
1
*Did not include Reading in average
$301$40/$50
$20 $35/$60/$125 - - - -
$15 $25 after 2/16 ;Ct complaints - 4/16
$20 $25 $50 for no rabies
$15$25/$50 $10 one month late fee i $25
$10/$15-1/1-5/31 $20 - 6/1-12/31
$15
$10
$121
$6i
$71
$5
$10
$5
$10
$10
$10
$11 _
$10$30/$40 $10 - 6/1-7/15
$20 $10 - 7/1
$10 $20/$35/$60 $25/dog - 5/1-5/31
$15 $15-4/11
$15 $40/$801$150
$15 $25,$50,$75
$13.78 $281$561$88
$25
$50 6/1
$5
$25
$15.77 $32.50
LeLacheur, Bob
From:
Burns, Ron
Sent:
Friday, July 28, 2006 12:02 PM
To:
LeLacheur, Bob
Cc:
Cormier, Jim
Subject:
RE: Animal license questions
At this time issuing a kennel license should not be costing the Police Department anything. The cost of $100 for
a kennel license is sold out of the Town Clerk's office at this time. The Board of Health is responsible for inspecting the
kennel once a year, as I am not trained to be an agent of the Board of Health. I have gone on inspections just to observe.
Thanks,
Ron Burns
-----Original Message-----
From: Cormier, Jim
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:27 AM
To: Burns, Ron
Subject: FW: Animal license questions
Ron,
please estimate for me an answer for #2. How much time do you spend doing Kennel inspections w/ Jane?
I would like an answer on Friday.
Jimmy
From: LeLacheur; Bob
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 1:46 PM
To: Fiore, Jane; Johnson, Cheryl; Cormier, Jim
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Schena, Paula
Subject: Animal license questions
Last night, the Board of Selectmen asked that we follow up with answers to these questions:
1. What do other Towns typically charge for these license fees? (Cheryl)
2. What is our cost to issue such licenses? (all three of you - what are the costs from health, police, animal control,
and clerical on this)
3. How many kennels & annual inspections do we have? (Jane - last few years)
Please let Paula know these answers by next week, so this information may go out with their next meeting packet.
Thanks,
Bob
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Memorandum
To:
Bob LeLacheur
CC:
From:
Jane Fiore
Date:
7/30/2006
Re:
Kennels
Narrative:
Each routine inspection is once per year with re-inspections for issues to be
corrected. Routine inspections take a minimum of 2 - 3 hours. Re-inspections can
take from 15 minutes to 1 hours directly related to the number of items to be
reviewed after correction. -
Inspections are completed by Joan Vitale, Certified Animal Inspector/Health
Inspector
Types of complaints : odor, noise, infections on boarded canines, trash
Kennel
K9 Performance
Pet Companions
License (annual) # routine annual Re- #
June. 30 - July 1 inspections inspections complaints
($100/yr)
11/2005 6/2007 3 2 0
(O)*
06/2001 6/2007 7 3 3
(O)*
* 0 - open for operation
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. . ~wq 16 Lowell Street
639 NCoR40 Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner lr
DATE: August 2, 2006
RE: Landscape Plan - 178 Main Street
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
The Board of Selectmen required the landscape plan to be submitted to the Board for approval
prior to the change in the storage license going into effect. Attached is a copy of the landscape
plan that was submitted.
This landscape plan is consistent with the landscape plan that was approved when this site was
originally developed. The property owner has done some modifications to the landscaping since
then. This plan, if approved, would restore the landscaping for the original plan. The primary
changes are in restoring landscaping along the perimeters and re-landscaping the island along
Main Street including the installation of two shade trees.
CPDC has approved modifications to the building under site plan waiver process. This plan is
also subject to full restoration of the landscaping prior to issuance of a building permit for that
work.
I would recommend that the Board approve the landscaping plan as submitted.
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cc: CPDC
Board of Selectmen Meeting
June 27, 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 Richard
Schubert, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur,
Police Chief Jim Cormier, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Kathy
Greenfield, Carol Patterson, Kurt Habel; Clayton Jones, Linda Tuttle, Israel Maykut, Vicky
Schubert, Gil Rodrigues.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Retorts and Comments - Chairman Camille Anthony noted that there is a
meeting of the I-93/I-95 Committee.
Selectman James Bonazoli thanked everyone who attended the Addison-Wesley meeting. The
Town Manager noted that the goal was to develop a vision for the property. Selectman Bonazoli
asked the status of Jordan's lighting, and the Town Manager indicated that he has not seen it at.
night yet.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that the Friends of Reading Recreation are sponsoring a movie
at Hunt Park. He also noted that a P grader sent a letter regarding the burned out building on
Main Street. The Town Manager noted that he responded to the letter. The owner of the
property is having a problem with the insurance carrier in getting the building demolished, and
he is proposing a chain mini mall.
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert indicated that we should seek rate relief for the MWRA buy in.
He also indicated that we need to advocate for our fixture rights to the Ipswich River.
Redundancy from another source should be looked at sooner rather than later.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the IRWA invited the Selectmen to their meeting tomorrow
night. He will attend to see what they can do to help. He also attended Leo Turenne's birthday
party at Hunt Park earlier this evening.
The Town Manager noted that Page I I of the handout has the home rule legislation, and he met
with Bob LeLacheur, Ted McIntire and Peter Tassi today regarding hiring a consultant.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• State funding -
• Franklin Street sidewalks
sue.
Board of Selectmen Meeting - June 27, 2006 - Pase 2
Field improvements
Chapter 90 increase
• Walkable Communities -June 28th, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• MWRA buy-in bill has been filed.
• Ribbon cutting tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. for the expanded Wednesday hours at the Library.
• Flag on the Common pole is being painted and rope replaced again.
• Downtown Improvement Program - July 26th is date for Secretary of Environmental
Affairs Certificate. We had a MEPA meeting here this afternoon. The comment period
is open until July 11 th. The estimated bid date is mid-August.
• Addison-Wesley Working Group Meeting Thursday night at Parker - June 22nd, 7:30
p.m. to hear from the community. There were approximately 100 residents in
attendance. The comment process went very well in spite of the fact that the room was
very warm. The next meeting of the Addison-Wesley Working Group will be June 29,
2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Town Hall.
• We will be truck spraying for mosquitoes with surmithrin on June 29th between dusk
and 11:00 p.m. In the event of bad weather (heavy wind or rain), spraying will take
place in this area on July 6th. Area - West of Main north of Forest and areas of Grove
Street, Willow and Arcadia. The reasoning is the two traps in this area are explosive
with volume and difficult to identify the disease causing mosquitoes species to protect
against West Nile Virus and/or Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
• Street signs for sale - List will be available on web site.
• Verizon Cable TV franchise - Provision of RCTV by end of June.
Status of public construction:
Water and Sewer
High Street water line
Auburn Street water line
q Sewer Inflow/Infiltration
Trench patching on West from Wescroft to County
Streets and Roads -
Green Street - Main Street to High Street
Arcadia Avenue, Edgemont Avenue
Bancroft Avenue - Hartshorn Street to
Morton Field
Deering Street, Harriman Avenue
Middlesex Avenue
Cumberland Road
Hillcrest Road ( Maple Ridge Road
Juniper Circle Cape Cod Avenue, Bancroft Avenue
(Lowell Street to Middlesex Avenue)
Longwood Road Locust Street
California Road West Street - Willow to Wilmington line
Curb and Sidewalk:
Franklin Street - Fox Run Lane to William Minot Street at Main Street
Road
John Street - Salem Street to Walkers Governors Drive
Brook Drive
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Personnel and Appointments
Audit Committee - The applicant was not present.
Anthonv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Audit Committee with a term expiring June 30.2009: Stephen Herrick.
Mr. Herrick received five votes and was appointed.
Celebration Committee - The Board interviewed Kurt Habel for one position on the Celebration
Committee.
Anthonv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Celebration Committee with a term expiring June 30. 2009: Kurt
Habel. Mr. Habel received five votes and was appointed.
Council on Aging - The Board interviewed Carol Patterson for a position on' the Council on
Aging. Barbara Powers and Marguerite Bosnian were not present.
Bonazoli moved and Anthonv seconded to place the following names into nomination for
three positions on the Council on Aging. with terms expiring June 30. 2009: Carol
Patterson. Barbara Powers and Marguerite Bosnian. Each applicant received five votes
and were appointed.
Sally Hoyt was present and noted that she was considering resigning as a full member because
she requested to place notices regarding the Silver Hair legislator in the Pleasantries, and was
informed that she could not do that. The Town Manager noted that the Pleasantries is published
monthly and the issue is that a Town publication cannot be used to advocate for a political
position. Selectman Ben Tafoya and the Town Manager indicated that they would follow up
with Sally Hoyt to reach a solution, and she decided not to resign from the Council on Aging.
Historical Commission - The Board interviewed Kathryn Greenfield, Clayton Jones and Linda
Tuttle for positions on the Historical Commission. Susan Patterson was unable to be present and
George Doucette withdrew his application.
Anthonv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Historical Commission with a term expiring June 30. 2009: Kathrvn
Greenfield. Ms. Greenfield received five votes and was appointed.
Anthonv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following names into nomination for
four Associate positions on the Historical Commission with terms expiring June 30. 2007:
Karen Herrick. Susan Patterson. Linda Tuttle and Clavton Jones. Each applicant received
five votes and were appointed.
Telecommunications and Technologv Advisorv Committee - Benjamin Ream was not present.
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Bonazoli moved and Goldv seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
Associate position on the Telecommunications and Technologv Advisorv Committee with a
term expiring June 30. 2007: Benjamin Ream. Mr. Ream received five votes and was
appointed.
West Street Historic District Commission - David Kruh was not present.
Anthonv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the West Street Historic District Commission with a term expiring June 30.
2009: David Kruh. Mr. Kruh received five votes and was appointed.
Community Planning & Development Commission - The Board interviewed Israel Maykut for a
position on the Community Planning and Development Commission.
Goldv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
Associate position on the Communitv Planning and Development Commission with a term
expiring June 30. 2007: Israel Mavkut. Mr. Mavkut received five votes and was
appointed.
Cultural Council - Vice Chairman Richard Schubert recused himself from this interview because
the applicant was. his wife. The Board interviewed Vicky Schubert for a position on the Cultural
Council.
Anthonv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30. 2009: Vicky Schubert.
Mrs. Schubert received five votes and was appointed.
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert returned to the meeting.
Discussion/Action Items
Board of Selectmen Reorganization - Chairman Camille Anthony turned the meeting over to the
Town Manager. The Town Manager asked for nominations as Chairman.
Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination as
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen: Ben Tafova. There being no other nominations. the
nominations were closed. Ben Tafova received four votes and was appointed Chairman.
The Town Manager turned the meeting over to Chairman Ben Tafoya.
Schubert moved and Anthonv seconded to place the following name into nomination as
Vice. Chairman of the Board of Selectmen: James Bonazoli. There being no other
nominations. the nominations were closed. James Bonazoli received four votes and was
appointed Vice Chairman.
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Shubert moved and Anthonv seconded to place the following name into nomination as
Secretarv of the Board of Selectmen: Stephen Goldv. There being no other nominations,
the nominations were closed. Stephen Goldv received four votes and was appointed
Secretarv.
Selectmen's Liaison Assignments - FY 2007 - The following liaison assignments were made:
Ben Tafoya - Board of Appeals, CPDC/MAPC, Economic Development Committee, Historical
Commission, Library, Cultural Council; James Bonazoli - Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee, Public Works, Board of Cemetery Trustees, Water and Sewer Advisory
Committee/MWRA, Town Forest Committee, Recreation Committee, Downtown Steering
Committee; Stephen Goldy - Cities for Climate Protection, Conservation Commission, Public
Safety, Human Relations Advisory Committee, Police Department, Fire Department, Reading
Municipal Light Department; Camille Anthony - Board of Health, Constable, Board of
Registrars, Council on Aging/Mystic Valley Elder Services, Substance Abuse Prevention
Advisory Council, Trust Fund Commissioners, Board of Assessors, Finance Committee, Land
Bank Committee; Richard Schubert - Accounting, Housing Authority, School Department.
Hearing - Creation of the Master Plan Implementation Committee - The Secretary read the
hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that he spoke with CPDC regarding the Master Plan implementation.
He drafted a policy establishing an ad hoc committee but CPDC decided to work on this
themselves and if that doesn't work, then to go with a subcommittee.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearine on the volicv establishing
an ad hoc Master Plan Implementation Committee was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli to table the policv establishinLy an ad hoc Master
Plan Implementation Committee dated 6/27/06 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Approval of Downtown Parking Regulations - The Town Manager noted that he thinks he has
the solution for Chapin Avenue but he wants to talk to staff first. He received a phone call today
regarding parking on Sanborn Street and noted that they get all day parkers because it is
unregulated. The caller asked that the regulations be moved up Sanborn Street a bit, leaving a
couple of unregulated spaces near Lowell Street. He has also decided to take half - 25 spaces -
on High Street for merchant parking, and commit to re-evaluating how the program works in the
near future.
Chief Jim Cormier noted that regulating the parking on Sanborn Street makes sense. The
commuter parkers on High Street are scattered about so it is not enforced. He thinks starting
with half the spaces will be okay.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the whole idea was to provide 50 spaces for employees
and we should keep it 50. Chief Cormier noted that they sell 30-40 non-resident commuter
stickers per month, and will stop selling them on July 1, 2006.
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The Town Manager noted that the nonresidents will park at the Anderson Center. The consensus
of the Board was to keep all 50 spaces:
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that at the previous meeting, Sanborn Street was not
discussed. He feels that a hearing should be held for parking changes on Sanborn Street before
changing it.
Gil Rodrigues asked if the regulations are in effect Monday through Friday or include Saturdays.
The Town Manager indicated that it was Monday through Friday. Vice Chairman James
Bonazoli noted that he will add Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A motion by Goldv seconded by Anthonv to approve chances to the Town of Reading
Traffic Rules and Reeulations as noted on revised Paces 1, 8, 9. 10. 11. 23, 24, 25, 26,
27, 30 and 31, all of which is intended to implement the parking regulations from Mondavs
through Saturdavs detailed on the map entitled "Proposed Parking Reeulations" dated 6-
22-06 and to defer changes to Chapin Avenue 30 minute parking until Julv 25, 2006 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Abnointment of Town Counsel - The Town Manager noted that a survey was sent out to staff
and Boards, Committees and Commissions. He received a good response and the evaluations
were good. Brackett & Lucas is doing a good job, they have the resources we need, and they
don't over lawyer. Town Counsel expenses are the lowest in the past 20 years. The School
Department uses them for contract matters.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Goldv to appoint the firm of Brackett & Lucas of
Worcester. MA and Winchester. MA as Town Counsel for a term expiring June 30, 2007
was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Route 128/93 Follow Un - The Town Manager noted that the Town needs to develop positions
and conditions to propose at a hearing that will flake place in the Fall. He also noted that if they
are talking about an underpass or an overpass, the- Town will be in favor of an underpass because
it has less impact. The Town will also look at how much of a lane drop that Mass Highway is
looking at and where it is being dropped.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that they will want to know the affect on the Town's local
roads.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that a handout was given at the last meeting that included
non-highway enhancements, and that is what the community wants to support. The Town
Manager noted that the "Big Dig" funded the Anderson Transportation Center.
Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that there has been incredible growth since 1970 when the highway
was built and the problem is not just design.
The Town Manager noted that Route 95 was supposed to go into Boston but it never happened.
We are trying to manage the growth of the region. One suggestion is to expand the rail service.
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Selectman Camille Anthony noted that noise barriers need to be included in the list of issues.
Chairman Ben Tafoya indicated that he wants to look at the issue of the lane drop, and Selectman
Stephen Goldy noted that the impact on the neighborhoods has to be considered.
The Town Manager noted that he will go back and develop a list of positions and conditions and
bring it back to the Board.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of Mav 23. 2006 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meetin'a of June 27. 2006 at
10:00 D.M. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
July 11, 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 Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James
Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert,
Health Administrator Jane Fiore, Police Chief Jim Cormier, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: William Griset, Jr.,
Charles and Margaret Keniston, Eugene Richey, Nick Bonanno, Dick Campbell, John Grant,
Brad Van Magness, Thomas Loughlin, Mac McEntre, Fran Sansalone, Gerard and Ethel
Marolda, Steve Spinazolo, John Maggiacomo, Nick Safina, Tim O'Connor, Robin Hamilton,
Dan Bourque, Brett Rice, Christine Brungardt, George Katsoufis, Caryn Hayes, Al Garbarino,
Fred Doherty, Dick Howard.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that the Fire
Department is getting a new ambulance. He also noted that.on the night before the 4th, activities
were great.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he attended a meeting of the Nurse Advocacy Task
Force.
Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that he attended the Finance Committee Meeting a couple of weeks
ago. They are reviewing the budget process and the methodology for budgeting snow and ice.
He also noted that he received a complaint from a resident regarding professional telephone
polling concerning Addison-Wesley. The polling agency asked personal questions and asked
who the resident trusted - Town leaders, citizens groups or the developer. He noted that the
Town of Reading received an environmental leadership award from the Ipswich River Watershed
Association for ongoing conservation efforts.
Public Comment - Al Garbarino of 32 Old Farm Road spoke about the Addison-Wesley
potential use. He feels that the Town should not go with a shopping mall to avoid a 40b project.
There is the option of housing for over 55 years. That has no impact on the schools, less traffic
and the revenue from the housing would be close to retail. He would like the Board to consider
this option.
Town Manae-er's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• He updated the Board on the MWRA process. He noted that he has contacted a
consultant. The Horne Rule petition is through the House and into the Senate.
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• We only have three Water Treatment Plant Operators and we should have five. More
Operators are leaving.
• He met with the MWRA and we may need to go to DEP for an emergency declaration to
buy 100% MWRA because we won't have any employees to supply water.
Discussion/Action Items
Hiuhliahts - Health Division - Health Administrator Jane Fiore gave an overview of the Health
Division and their responsibilities.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if they received many housing complaints, and Jane Fiore
noted that they receive approximately 20 complaints per month. He also asked if the growth in
multifamily housing and businesses has had an impact on the Health Division, and Jane Fiore
indicated that it had. The Inspector's hours have been increased but they really need a full-time
Inspector.
Hearina - Grove Street and Forest Street Ston Sims - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that there have been four documented accidents at this location. The
Selectmen had previously discussed making this a three way stop.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if the Town has any set back requirements for fences, and the
Town Manager noted that we do not.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that there have actually been nine accidents since 2001.
The problem is with speeding coming around the bend. The fence is a minor problem compared
to the speed.
Chief Jim Cormier noted that the State regulations regulate stop signs. This does not meet the
criteria set by the State so he is opposed to the installation of a stop sign.
Brad Van Magness of 110 Grove Street noted that there have-been a number of accidents in front
of his house. He also noted that the curvature of the road is a problem, and there is an improper
crosswalk at the wrong location. He feels that a stop sign will alleviate the problems.
Eugene Richey of 150 Grove Street indicated that he thinks this is a sound proposal.
Gerard Marolda of 92 Grove Street asked what is the Chief opposed to. Chief Cormier noted
that he is opposed because it does not meet the criteria of State regulations, and we can lose
funding if we don't follow regulations.
Nick Bonanno of 283 Grove Street asked how the accidents are categorized. Chief Cormier
noted that there is no consistent problem. There were different reasons for each accident. Mr.
Bonanno noted that the traffic will back up in the morning and speeding is a problem.
Charles Keniston of 200 Grove Street noted that the speed on Grove Street is excessive and
suggested making the street one way.
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Fran Sansalone of 72 Winthrop Avenue noted that raised crosswalks slow people down. Chief
Cormier noted that Public Works doesn't want them because they are difficult to plow.
Dick Campbel of 107 Grove Street noted that he owns the property with the fence. He has nine
grandsons and grandnephews to keep track of and that is why he has the fence. He is in favor of
a three way stop to keep the speed down.
Dan Bourque of 71 Grove Street noted that he was in favor of a three way stop. He also noted
that speed is a problem.
John Grant of 106 Grove Street noted that the main problem is speed and more enforcement is
needed.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Police do not have the resources to patrol all of the
time.
Dan Bourque asked about reducing the speed limit. Chief Cormier noted that it will not meet the
criteria. The Town Manager noted that the speed limit is set by the State. They did a speed
study about five years ago and all the State would give us was a 25 mph advisory.
Brad Van Magness of 110 Grove Street asked what the Chief recommends. Chief Cormier
suggested telling everyone to slow down. We can use pre-crosswalk signs and increase
enforcement.
Selectman Camille Anthony arrived at 8:30 p.m.
A motion by Goldv seconded by Schubert to close the hearing for a three wav stop at Grove
and Forest Streets was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded.bv Anthonv to amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules
and Reeulations by addine to Appendix A-12 "Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs" the
following locations:
Grove Street northbound at Forest Street
Grove Street southbound at Forest Street
and that stop sign ahead signs be installed primarily on the northbound side was approved
by a vote of 5-0-0.
Request for Ston Sign - Curtis at George Street - The Town Manager noted that the request is
for a stop sign on Curtis Street at George Street.
Tim O'Connor of 96 Curtis Street noted that residents at Greystone are traveling too fast. A stop
sign on Curtis .Street would help to slow people down.
Fred Doherty of 68. Curtis Street requested a 20 mph sign.
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Selectman Camille Anthony requested that the Police Department send out letters to the
Greystone Development regarding speeding.
Brett Rice of 99 Curtis Street noted that there is a very sharp turn there as well.
The consensus of the Board of Selectmen is to schedule a hearing on July 25, 2006.
Parking of Boats (and other trailered licenses "vehicles") on the Street - The Town Manager
noted that he received a call and e-mail from a resident regarding a boat on a trailer being left on
the street and obstructing his view. The law allows parking of these vehicles without being
attached to what pulls it.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that this should be regulated especially when it is blocking the
sight line. There are vehicles on Willow Street and Summer Avenue that are blocking the sight
line.
Selectman Stephen Goldy suggested that the Town Manager check with neighboring
communities to see if they have any regulations.
Working Group Conclusions re: Addison Weslev - The Town Manager noted that the Addison-
Wesley Working Group had a public input session. The mission is to advise the Board of
Selectmen of appropriate development of the site and get the developer's response. He also
noted that there is a follow up meeting on August 2, 2006.
The Town Manager reviewed the land uses that are permitted as a Special Permit. He noted that
a zoning change would require a Special Permit by CPDC. The Working Group has not been
able to agree on the amount of retail, should retail go on that site. The square footage ranged
from 100,000 to 320,000. Over 55 housing has been suggested and also community space for
nonprofit use. The traffic/access level has to be kept at a level as high as possible. Lot coverage
has not been resolved. It has also been recommended that the Town hire a financial consultant.
Selectman Richard Schubert requested to add to the list of prohibited uses - "Adult Use." The
Town Manager noted that he will check with Town Counsel to see if we can prohibit that.
Selectman Schubert asked if there was a way to deal with the back of buildings and aesthetics in
Section 3. He also noted that the amount of square footage needs to be discussed. Selectman
Stephen Goldy agreed that the amount of square footage needs to be narrowed down.
Selectman Camille Anthony asked where CPDC is in this process. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted
that CPDC is waiting to hear from the Board of Selectmen and then will draft the language for a
zoning article.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the hours of loading are listed as 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
and that could be extended. She also noted that loading docks could have a negative impact on
the community with noise and she does not want those hours extended.
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Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that there is a financial value of a zoning change but the Town
needs to be aware of the total costs to the Town. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that we need
to get a consultant on board now.
Dick Howard, a member of CPDC, noted that the Town needs to determine the value of the
zoning change, and determine what would make it successful regarding the amount of square
footage.
Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the use of the loading areas needs to be looked at. He would
like to see the loading areas moved away from the residential area.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he would like to see the mass and scale of the property
match the neighborhood.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the amount of retail space should be determined by
traffic. She also noted that overflow parking will need to be looked at because it abuts a
residential neighborhood. She noted that residential would be a good buffer to the neighborhood
and that residential should be a required component.
The Town Manager suggested giving the document to the developer and see what they bring
back - it will either be reasonable or not reasonable for the community.
There was much discussion among the Board as to the amount of square footage but they could
not come to a consensus.
Dick Howard noted that if the developer pays attention to the concerns and comes back with a
smaller development, then the Town should hire a consultant and see if it is viable.
Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the Town needs to know what they are looking for in a
traffic study. If a person knows on a Saturday that they can't go down south Main Street, then
the Board has failed at their quality of life issue.
Chairman Ben Tafoya requested in the Mission Statement that the word "determine" be replaced
with "recommend."
A motion by Anthonv seconded by Schubert to accept the report of the Addison-Weslev
Working Group Julv 7. 2006. as amended. and authorizes the working- Lyroup to request of
WS Weiner. proposed developer of the site. to submit to the workine Soup a proposal that
meets the parameters outlined in the report, and a review of where the developer is not
able to meet the parameters was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of Mav 30. 2006 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
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A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of June 20. 2006 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldv to adiourn the meeting of July 11, 2006 at 11:10
p.m. was approved.bv a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
July 31, 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 Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James
Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectman Camille Anthony, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Counsel Judy
Pickett and DPW Director Ted McIntire.
Discussion/Action Items
Approval of Consent Order - MWRA Buv-In - The Town Manager presented the proposed
Administrative Consent Order addressing the Town's purchase of MWRA water. He reviewed
the Water Supply Update dated July 31, 2006.
The Board asked several questions including whether or not it would have an impact on the
current year's water budget, and the effective date as listed in the MWRA commitment letter
from Mr. Laskey, etc.
All questions having been answered, on motion by Goldv seconded by Anthony. the Board of
Selectmen pursuant to Section 5-2(a)(a) of the Town of Readine's Home Rule Charter
voted to accept the provisions of the Administrative Consent Order (ACO) NE - 064001,
and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Administrative Consent Order on behalf of
the Town of Reading by a vote of 4-0-0.
Appointment of Animal Control Anbeals Committee - The Town Manager asked the Board to
establish an interim Animal Control Appeals Committee pursuant to the Animal Control Bylaw.
The Board had questions about the definition of employee and deferred action on this matter
until their meeting on August 8, 2006. The Town Manager indicated that there will probably be
an appeal for the Committee to hear.
The Town Manager presented the Board with two letters of support for grant applications to the
Climate Change Program. One was for 34 trees on south Main Street, and the other was for the
cost difference between a hybrid vehicle and a conventional passenger vehicle for the
Department of Public Works Engineering Division. The Board endorsed both and the Chairman
signed the letters. It was asked whether the trees for Main Street need to be on Main Street or
can be at other locations. The Town Manager noted that this was part of the Master Plan for
Downtown and extending the improvements on Main Street, and it really needed to be for Main
Street.
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Additional information regarding the artificial turf fields and needing to remove the trees had
been requested from Phil Vaccaro. The Town Manager suggested that additional trees to be
planted might be planted elsewhere on the High School campus and when the Board does its site
walk in September, they can look at potential locations.
On motion by Bonazoll seconded by Anthonv, the Board voted to adiourn the meeting of
July 31, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. by a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Town of Reading
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Re: Reading - Resurfacing and Related work on Route 28 (Main Street),
Key #604804
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funding. This approval is based on an estimated cost of $3,750,000. All projects are
subject to the availability of funding.
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to the roadway project moving forward. Consequently, we are advising you of the
approval action so that you may consider the need for any such utility improvements in
this area as you plan your local capital improvement program. Please contact Mr.
Michael Galvin, the District Project Development Engineer at (781) 641- 8474, if you
have any questions or require additional information.
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Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E.
District Highway Director
cc: Edward D. McIntire Jr., Director
Kenneth Miller, Boston MPO Chair
Barbara Lucas, MAPC
John Blundo, Chief Engineer
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STEPHEN R, PRITCHARD
SECRETARY
July 21, 2006
CERTIFICATE OF THE SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTIFICATION FORM
PROJECT NAME:
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Massachusetts Highway Department
June 21, 2006
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (G. L. c. 30, ss. 61-62H) and
Section 11.06 of the MEPA regulations (301 CMR 11.00), I hereby determine that this project
does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
As described in the Environmental Notification Form (ENF), MassHighway, in
.cooperation with the Town of Reading, is proposing geometric improvements to existing
intersections, the installation of traffic signals and roadway reconstruction, and minor widening
along Main Street (Route 28) from Washington Street to Salem Street. Main Street is an Urban
Arterial that serves as a local connection between Route 93 and Route 128, and is the primary
road within Reading's downtown business district. Average daily trips account for
approximately 18,550 vehicles per day on Main Street.
The project is undergoing review pursuant to Section 11.03(6)(b)(2)(b) of the MEPA
Regulations because the project will result in the removal of more than 5 public shade trees
measuring fourteen or more inches in diameter breast height (dbh). Because the project
proponent is a State Agency and the project involves the acquisition of Financial Assistance,
MEPA jurisdiction is broad and extends to all aspects of the project that may cause significant
damage to the environment. The project will require a Federal Highway Administration
Categorical Exclusion Checklist and a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Construction General Permit.
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Proposed construction activities include, roadway reconstruction and minor roadway
widening along the project corridor. Curbing and pavement markings will be installed to
delineate the roadway. Drainage structures will be replaced with new deep sump catch basins
and connected to the existing closed stormwater system. As this is a reconstruction project, the
proponent has strived to meet the DEP's Stonnwater Management Guidelines to the extent
practicable. The project will also consist of traffic signal upgrades and sidewalk and intersection
improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. We encourage the
proponent to consider pedestrian signals that incorporate both visual and audible crossing cues.
Public shade trees slated for removal will be replaced in accordance with Massachusetts
Highway Department landscape restoration policies.
I applaud the Town of Reading and the Massachusetts Highway Department for working
cooperatively in the advanced planning stages of this project to consider public input from
downtown merchants, Town officials and committees, and citizens at large. Street furniture,
redistributed parking and intersection improvements have been proposed in accordance with the
recommendations of the Reading Historical Commission due to the project's proximity to the
Reading Common Historical District.
Based on a review of the information provided by the proponent and after consultation
with the relevant public agencies, I find that the potential impacts of this project do not warrant
further MEPA review.
July 21, 2006
Date 'Stephen R. Pritchard, Secretary
Comments Received
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Dear Peter I. Hechenbleikner:
We are pleased to inform you that we are releasing an additional $55 million in Chapter 90
local transportation aid. As a supplement to the current FY2006 Chapter 90 apportionment, this
funding will play an essential role in the maintenance of the local transportation infrastructure
throughout the Commonwealth.
The Town of Reading's specific Chapter 90 Supplemental apportionment is $167,995. The
additional funding should enable your community to complete more projects during the construction
season. Our offices will continue assisting your local officials in utilizing Chapter 90 funds on the
most important local road priorities.
We recognize how critical this Supplemental Chapter 90 funding is to each of the 351 communities
in the Commonwealth. Similar to this year's process, the Supplemental Contract Package and
procedural guidelines are available on the new MAD web site (www.mass.sov/mhd.), as well as in
the local MassHighway district offices throughout the state. Executed contracts for the Supplemental
allotment will be provided on the web site once they have been returned to the Massachusetts Highway
Department and signed by all necessary parties.
It is important that the state works with cities and towns to advance our shared objective of focusing
limited financial resources on existing transportation infrastructure. The Chapter 90 funding
provided to communities to maintain the local transportation infrastructure is consistent with our
Fix it First initiative. This program makes an annual investment of targeted maintenance funding,
helping us avoid substantial infrastructure costs in the future,
Please feel free to contact Catherine Paquette at (617) 973-7564 with any questions you may have
regarding the Chapter 90 program. We look forward to continuing to help with your local
transportation needs.
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August 2, 2006
Town of Reading
16 Lowell St
Reading, MA 01867
Re: 16 Sanborn Street
Dear Neighbor(s),
As briefly discussed in April at a Board of Selectman's Meeting, Reading Co-operative
Bank has the need for additional staff parking. The approved parking changes taking
effect in September will further impact our employees.
It was clear at the April meeting that a zoning change is of great concern to you,
therefore, Brad Latham, our counsel is proposed that we seek either a use variance or a
special permit which will not affect the zoning of the parcel. In addition, we are
proposing certain conditions be imposed as to the use of the property. I have attached a
copy of this list for your reference.
180 Haven Street
Reading, MA 01867-2969
tel 781.942.5000
fax 781.944.1401
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To better understand your concerns and attempt to mitigate them in our action, I am
inviting you to meet to discuss our plans on Thursday August 10, 2006 at 7:OOPM here at
Reading Co-operative Bank, 180 Haven Street, Reading, MA 01867. We have a
community room on the lower level of this building where we can meet.
i look forward to meeting with each of you.
Yours t ,
Ju ieann . Thurlow
Ex utiv Vice President
MEMBER FDIC MEMBER SIF
CONDITIONS TO BE IMPOSED
AS TO USE OF 16 SANBORN STREET
1. The lot will be used only for the parking of registered motor vehicles.
2. Overnight parking shall be prohibited.
3. Lot lighting will be turned off one hour after the Bank closes.
4. The entrance to the lot will be gated.
5. Unless the Town requests otherwise, the use of the lot shall be restricted to Bank
employees parking.
6. The parking lot design shall be subject to site plan review by the Community
Planning and Development Commission.
7. The line of trees along the northerly line of the property will remain
8. Property will be well maintained and aesthetically appealing to the meet the
standards of the RCB properties. Shrubs and greenery will be introduced around the
area.
9. Retaining wall at the rear of the property will be brick and have the look and feel
of the Bank Building.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Craig & Kathleen B.c.taylor@verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 8:43 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Trees
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner,
I am adamantly opposed to. removing the older trees at the high school. Once they are gone, they're gone.
Where there have been so many large changes in the town's landscape recently, let's slow down and recognize
and preserve a little of the character that we take for granted,
Thank you,
Craig & Kathleen Taylor
232 High Street
Reading
7/28/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter C
From: Bo or Gina [bogina03@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:41 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Hechenbleikner, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob
Cc: Keating, Bob; Tafoya, Ben; Goldy, Stephen; Anthony, Camille; Schubert, Rick
Subject: Trees at the High School
Dear Selectmen and Town -
I am writing to protest and ask for reconsideration of your vote to cut down trees at the High School.
This is definitely taking a very big step backward, to install artificial turf and then cut down trees
because they drop leaves on the turf. I won't even go into the many aspects of why this seems wrong.
I would like to mention that our Reading Cities for Climate Protection committee just discussed options
for planting trees at our meeting this evening and when I came home, had a message about the vote from
yesterday. The committee and town (as discussed with Peter) are planning to ask for a state grant under
the Cities for Climate Protection Program to plant trees along South Main Street (for which we, the
Town of Reading, applied last year, but there were insufficient funds for the state to grant for this
program, so we are again applying this year). And here we are planning to cut some trees because they
drop 'debris' on artificial turf? This is simply wrong, and there must be a better solution that preserves
the principles of our 'Tree City' here in Reading.
Thank you for your consideration.
Gina Snyder
7/27/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: RONALD M D'ADDARIO [daddario43@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:05 PM
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To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Reading - Selectmen
Subject: Fw: Trees at the High School]
Dear friends,
I have just read Gina Snyder's message and ask, Is there any way to preserve these trees? I honestly
don't know the particulars of the situation so excuse my ignorance of the details, but a sustainable world requires
that all life be respected. Certainly there are many instances when trees may need to be cut down, but only
when the need is serious and others are planted in its place. If we are cutting down the trees because of their
droppings and that is the only reason, I believe that we don't have the right to eliminate them.
The trees were probably situated in Reading long before I was or before lacrosse became a high school
sport. Unless we regard nature with deep respect, we will eventually pay a price. It is time to give respect to the
earth and begin with respecting her trees. Please, if at all possible, let's work around the trees. Perhaps we could
form a volunteer group to rake
around the trees in the fall or whenever necessary. I would be happy to join such a group.
Thanks for whatever you can do?
Respectfully submitted, Ron D'Addario
Original Message
From: Bo or Gina
To: RONALD M D'ADDARIO ; tsor)chak ; Stephanie Anderbera ; Michele Benson'; rav porter ; Dan Blodaett ;
Marv Ellen O'Neill ; Susan Bowe
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:43 PM
Subject: [Fwd: Trees at the High School]
FYI-
Here is the message I sent.
Thanks
Original Message
Subject:Trees at the High School
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:41:25 -0400
From: Bo or Gina <boaina03nearthlink.net>
Twselectmena.ci.reading.ma.us. phechenbleiknerla.ci.readinp,.ma.us. blelacheuraa,ci.readina.ma.us
CC:bkeatingna.ci.readina.ma.us. btafovaacomcast.net. s old a sgoldv.com, canthonvaa_.ftmc.net.
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Dear Selectmen and Town -
I am writing to protest and ask for reconsideration of your vote to cut down trees at the High School.
This is definitely taking a very big step backward, to install artificial turf and then cut down trees
because they drop leaves on the turf. I won't even go into the many aspects of why this seems wrong.
I would like to mention that our Reading Cities for Climate Protection committee just discussed options
for blantine trees at our meeting this evening and when I came home, had a message about the vote from
yesterday. The committee and town (as discussed with Peter) are planning to ask for a state grant under
the Cities for Climate Protection Program to plant trees along South Main Street (for which we, the
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Town of Reading, applied last year, but there were insufficient funds for the state to grant for this
program, so we are again applying this year). And here we are planning to cut some trees because they
drop 'debris' on artificial turf? This is simply wrong, and there must be a better solution that preserves
the principles of our'Tree City' here in Reading.
Thank you for your consideration.
Gina Snyder
7/27/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 8:29 AM
To: Anthony, Camille; Hechenbleikner, Peter; James Bonazoli forwarding account; Schubert, Rick;
Schubert, Rick; Steve Goldy forwarding account; Tafoya, Ben
Subject: FW: Tree-Cutting at High School
From: Laurie O'Neill [mailto:tuckerlandb@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 8:21 AM
To: LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Tree-Cutting at High School
Hi Bob,
Word is out that the selectmen voted to cut down some of the large trees near one of the artificial turf
fields because they are dropping leaves on the turf. That stand of trees is very beautiful, and adds a lot
to the landscape. In addition, I think it would take a lot of leaf-blowing to add up to the cost of cutting
down and removing the trees. I hope that your office and the selectmen will revisit this issue, as you
can't grow beautiful old trees back in our lifetime.
Laurie Tucker
Groups are talking. We're listening. Check out the handv changes to Yahoo! Groups.
7/27/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: chrissiedinardo@comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:14 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Trees near High School Lacrosse Field
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner,
It is my understanding that the Board of Selectman voted to cut down 3 trees near the Lacrosse field at
the High School. I am not in favor of this decision.I would hope that the town would try to preserve any
large, healthy trees we have surrounding the school.
Thank you!
Chrissie DiNardo
7/27/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Stephen A. Goldy [sgoldy@sgoldy.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:35 AM
To: 'Bo or Gina'; Reading - Selectmen; Hechenbleikner, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob
Cc: Keating, Bob; Tafoya, Ben; Anthony, Camille; Schubert, Rick; daddario43@verizon.net
Subject: RE: Trees at the High School
Gina,
I appreciate your concerns about the Board of Selectmen's decision to remove trees near the high school athletic
fields. As selectmen and parks commissioners we have to strike a balance between preserving trees and natural
assets, protecting town assets and enhancing all of our residents' quality of life.
Please understand that school department explored all alternative options including trimming back these trees.
The board reviewed opinions from both Bob Keating and Northeast Turf as to what options we have. The
consensus was that these trees compromise the field and need to be removed. I personally inspected the field on
Tuesday afternoon. The debris that has fallen is more than just leaves that can be removed with a leaf blower. I
observed many twigs and branches embedded in the turf surface which cannot be simply raked out. I inspected
the field at 4:00 pm and there was both a kid's soccer camp, sponsored by our recreation department, and a
lacrosse camp held after that time. The expert's opinions also stated that the trees roots systems will
compromise the drainage and structure of the field.
I believe that the debris that has fallen and further debris that will fall will be a safety hazard on that field. This is
where the quality of life issue entered into my decision to vote for the removal of the trees. Reading and our
recreation department just lost the Imagination Station due to safety issues. I don't want to lose more recreation
facilities.
At our meeting Tuesday Selectman Rick Shubert made a motion that the town replaces the trees with new
plantings and this motion was approved unanimously by the board.
This was not an easy choice for me but I hope this explains my decision making process.
Thank you,
Steve
Stephen A. Goldy
781-779-1773 (home)
781-775-5805 (mobile)
781-723-0295 (fax)
sizoldv<@sgoldv.com
From: Bo or Gina [mailto:bogina03@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:41 PM
To: selectmen@ci.reading. ma. us; phechenbleikner@ci. reading. ma. us; blelacheur@ci.reading.ma.us
Cc: bkeating@ci.reading. ma.us; btafoya@comcast.net; sgoldy@sgoldy.com; canthony@ftmc.net;
r.schubert@comcast.net
Subject: Trees at the High School
Dear Selectmen and Town -
I am writing to protest and ask for reconsideration of your vote to cut down trees at the High School.
This is definitely taking a very big step backward, to install artificial turf and then cut down trees
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because they drop leaves on the turf. I won't even go into the many aspects of why this seems wrong.
I would like to mention that our Reading Cities for Climate Protection committee just discussed options
for planting trees at our meeting this evening and when I came home, had a message about the vote from
yesterday. The committee and town (as discussed with Peter) are planning to ask for a state grant under
the Cities for Climate Protection Program to plant trees along South Main Street (for which we, the
Town of Reading, applied last year, but there were insufficient funds for the state to grant for this
program, so we are again applying this year). And here we are planning to cut some trees because they
drop 'debris' on artificial turf? This is simply wrong, and there must be a better solution that preserves
the principles of our'Trec City' here in Reading.
Thank you for your consideration.
Gina Snyder
.e.
7/27/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Betty Walsh [grammiew@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 3:19 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Trees near high school
I am writing re: 3 trees near the high school that the Selectmen voted to take down, as their leaves are dropping
on artificial turf. - Please do not remove these trees ...the benefits that we receive from trees, especially large, older
ones, far outweigh the energy/cost of removing their Ieaves.Thank you. Betty Walsh, 43 Vine St., Reading
7/27/2006
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From:
John and Mary Ellen O'Neill [mjconeill@comcast.net]
Sent:
Saturday, July 29, 2006 3:17 PM
To:
Reading - Selectmen
Cc:
Hechenbleikner, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob
Subject:
Trees at Lacrosse Field
Dear Ben, James, Camille, Rick, and Steve,
I am writing to ask you to reconsider your vote to recommend the removal of trees near one
of the new artificial turf fields on the high school campus.
It is with great dismay that I witness more and more trees taken down in our town to make
way for developments, home additions, and over-sized garages and simply to relieve
homeowners of the responsibilities associated with trees.
It is absolutely the wrong message to send to our citizens that we remove full-grown,
healthy trees because they are inconvenient and impinge on something new that we've
decided to do.
Another approach to consider would be to educate the players and coaches and invite them
to help take care of the field by cleaning the leaves off. This would indicate the value
to all of us of the continued life of these trees and encourage a communal response to the
problem of leaf clean-up.
Trees provide not only shade and natural beauty, but also the environment-enhancing
benefit of removing carbon dioxide from the air.
However, according to an August, 2005 article in Discover magazine, trees fulfill this
task best when they are fully grown; young trees cannot "sequester" significant amounts of
carbon. Also, according to this article, the carbon stores in a tree are released upon
its demise. Cutting the trees down gets us two negative environmental impacts for the
price of one!
The struggle to provide an environment that will sustain human life for generations
requires mindfulness of our actions and associated consequences at each decision-making
point.
Thank you,
Mary Ellen
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Karen Bell [richkbell@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 1:16 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Camille Anthony forwading account
Subject: Fw: Lifestyle Center
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Hi Peter: I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that word has been spread around that Reading
CARE and other opponents of Park Square, at Reading are trying to mandate a vote at next Tuesday night's
BOS meeting. I think it is only fair that we let the process that has been worked on so faithfully by
all associated with the Working Group Committee, be left as presently planned.
It is not fair that Weiner Associates were asked to address the document put together by the Working Group,
and then to vote the night before at your meeting to change a major part of the document. This truly is a
hardship on the developers, as they would not have time to change their plans which they have been working
on for weeks, and, of course, the CARE group would start screaming in the newspapers that the developer was
given certain square footage and presented at a larger figure. NOT FAIR, PETER!! I hope the knowledge that
CARE consists of only a few residents, while people in favor the Life Style Center is nearing 700, with more
signatures not counted, will have some bearing on your decision.
Here's hoping the process is left as is for this meeting. Sincerely, Karen Bell
8/3/2006
A REPORT
FOR CONDUCTING
WATER LEA DETECTION SURVEY
OIL THE ENTIRE
ATE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
for the
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Conducted by
Water & Waste Pipe 'Vesting Inc.
June - July, 2006
Emergency Leak Location • Leak Detection Surveys
Leak Correlation • Pressure Testing • Disinfection
Fire Flow Testing • Pipe Location
WATER LEAK DETECTION SURVEY
P. O. Box 2145 • Wakefield, MA 01880
Office: (781) 245-6705
Fax: (781) 224-0955
CONDUCTED FOR: Town of Reading
Department of Public Works, Water Division
16 Lowell St.
Reading, MA 01867
AREA SURVEYED:
CONDUCTED BY:
SURVEY DURATION:
REPORT
PREPARED ON:
APPROVED BY:
The entire water distribution system -
approximately 110 miles
Water & Waste Pipe Testing Inc.
Wakefield, MA
June 6, 2006, to July 10, 2006
Carl M. Sopper, President
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INTRODUCTION:
Water & Waste Pipe Testing, Inc., of Wakefield, MA, conducted and completed a
sonic water leakage survey on the entire water distribution system, approximately 110
miles, for the Town of Reading, MA. The entire survey was conducted during the working
hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays. The more heavily traveled roads, such as Main
St. and Lowell St., were surveyed on Sunday morning, June 18, 2006, between the hours of
5:00 am and 10:00 am.
Our work procedure began once we were provided with an up-to-date map with
locations of each hydrant and sizes of mains in the system. The survey was conducted by
listening on each hydrant and all accessible gate valves within the system consisting of cast
iron and ductile iron mains. Any and all damages that were found during the survey were
reported immediately, such as broken hydrants, missing hydrant caps, closed or broken
gate valves and/or services, gate boxes filled with dirt, etc. The survey was conducted
during the working daylight hours so that assistance from the Water Department was
available when needed. All leaks were reported to Mr. James Richardson, Water
Superintendent, and Mr. Robert Stark, Water Foreman, at the end of each day.
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DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT:
The leak locator we use is an electronic instrument, Model HL90, manufactured by
Metrotech, Inc., of Sunnyvale, California. This device is a self-contained instrument
equipped with headphones, sensitivity and gain controls and a transducer ground pick-up.
This device is very sensitive to sound and is capable of detecting water leakage of
approximately 1/2 gallon per minute. Water escaping from the orifice of a pipe has its own
distinctive sound and can be heard by our instrument over other surrounding disturbances
such as wind, automobiles and aircraft, and other underground utilities such as sewer flows,
drainage flows, etc. Our company has used this particular leak detector in all our previous
leakage surveys and considers this device to be excellent in this field.
We are also equipped with a PAL-300 leak correlator, manufactured by Gutermann
and Messtechnik of Zollikon, Switzerland,, a highly sophisticated leak finder that will
pinpoint a leak or leaks that are difficult to locate above ground with our sonic leak
detection equipment. The equipment consists of a central unit, or processor, in which
important data is entered, such as the type of pipe material, size of pipe, etc. A second link,
or transmitter, is also used in the process of locating the leak. Both units have very highly
sensitive sensors which are placed directly on the pipe on easily accessible spots, such as
valves, hydrants or house connections. A water leak creates a noise which transmits on the
pipes to both sides of the leak. The central unit compares the leak noises picked up by both
sensors, and measures the time delay of the leak noise reaching both sensors. The central
unit will display the footage from each sensor where the exact location of the leak is.
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We have recently purchased a new state-of-the-art pipe locator manufactured by
Metrotech, Inc., Model 810. This highly sophisticated instrument will more accurately
pinpoint an underground water main or water service without interfering with other
surrounding utilities such as gas, electric, telephone and cable lines.
The magnetic locator we will be using is the Schonstedt GA-72CD Magnetic
Locator. Its accuracy insures positive location of buried gate and service boxes.
We are also equipped with the necessary survey tools such as gate keys, service keys,
hydrant wrenches, sledge hammers and pry bars for opening gate boxes, gate box cleaners,
etc. Our vehicle is a 2005 Toyota Tundra Pickup Extended Cab that has the company name
clearly marked on the vehicle. The vehicle has caution lights and strobes, and a survey sign
in the rear of the vehicle cautioning on-coming motorists of frequent stopping and
indicating that a leakage survey is in progress.
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SURVEY RESULTS:
There were 5 leaks detected and pinpointed throughout the water distribution
system. These leaks are enumerated in the leak list section of this report. Of the 5 leaks
detected and pinpointed there was 1 service leak, 3 main leaks, and 1 hydrant leak. To date,
4 of the 5 leaks have been repaired. The one unrepaired leak is a possible hydrant tee leak
at the Reading High School. This leak will be repaired when the Water Department
workload permits.
The most substantial leak detected throughout the survey was detected and
pinpointed nearest to #23 Temple St. A 6" cast iron stub main was detected leaking, and
the magnitude of sound from our leak detection equipment indicated that it may have been
a radial crack. The main was shut off by closing off the 6" gate valve that was buried under
the asphalt. The Water Department had no record of this main ever existing. The 6" gate
valve will remain off permanently. We estimated the leakage at approximately 20 gallons
per minute.
A smaller main leak was detected and pinpointed in front of # 151 Lowell St. When
excavated and exposed by the Water Department on June 22, 2006, they found a small
crack on the bottom of the 8" cast iron main. Approximately 3 gallons per minute was the
estimated water leakage.
Only one service leak was detected, at 9265 West St. The leak was isolated
between the curb stop and the house meter. The leak was repaired by installing a new 3/4"
copper pipe from the stop to the meter. This leak was estimated at 4 gallons per minute of
water loss.
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One hydrant leak was detected at the corner of Ash St. and Shackford Rd. The
survey technician turned down the hydrant one full turn, eliminating the leakage at the
hydrant drain.
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LIST OF LEAKS DETECTED
TOWN OF READING, MA
Date Location Description
Located of leak of leak
GPM Repair
Date
6/9/06
Corner of Ash St.
Hydrant leak
2
& Shackford Rd.
6/18/06
#151 Lowell St.
8" main leak
3
6/26/06
Reading High
Hydrant tee leak
3
School
6/30/06
#265 West St.
Service leak
4
6/30/06 #23 Temple St. 6" main leak
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6/9/06
6/27/06
Not .
repaired
7/12/06
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ESTIMATED WATER LEAKAGE
FOR THE 5 LEAKS DETECTED
(An average GPM - gallons per minute - was conservatively estimated for each category
of the leaks located throughout the system.)
Total gallons per minute for each category -
1 Service leak - 4 GPM
3 Main leaks - 26 GPM
1 Hydrant leak - 2 GPM
Total GPM for all categories of leaks detected - 32 GPM
Total estimated daily water leakage from leak detection - Approx. 46,000 gal.
Total estimated water leakage per month from leak
detection - Approx. 1.38 million gal.
REVENUE SAVED FROM
UNACCOUNTED FOR WATER LEAKAGE
(The A.W.W.A. quotes the national average cost for pumping 1 million gallons of water is
$1,985.00. These costs are based on electricity, chemical treatment, maintenance,
manpower, etc.)
Revenue saved from unaccounted for water leakage:
Total annual unaccounted for leakage detected - Approx. 16.5 million
Gal. per year
Total annual revenue savings from leak detection - Approx. $33,000.00
Per year
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the results of this leak detection survey, the unaccounted for water
leakage found can be attributed to the detectable and repairable water leaks in the system.
It does not include water used for firefighting, flushing programs, street cleaning, etc. The
amount of water from the leaks detected during the survey can be defined as the difference
between the amount of water produced and the amount of water sold; which is registered
on the customer's meters. The actual consumption records over the next 12 months
following the completion of the survey will more accurately indicate the volume of water
which had been leaking throughout the system prior to the leak detection survey. The
following are some additional benefits of having a water leakage survey conducted:
-Reduced electricity costs
-Reduced chemical costs
-Reduced property damage from water breaks surfacing
-Reduced risk of contamination
-Decrease in water rates for customers since it is they who pay for leakage
May we suggest that the following recommendations be taken into consideration:
1 - Continue an ongoing water leakage survey annually.
2 - Repair the leaks that have not been repaired as listed on the leak list as soon as
possible.
We strongly believe that a continuous water leakage survey conducted annually
would continue in the present reduction of water loss in the system, thus increasing revenue
in the Water Department's budget.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
We would like to mention our appreciation to Mr. James Richardson, Water
Superintendent, and his Foreman, Bob Stark, and their staff, for their full cooperation in
helping us to make the survey successful. We look forward to working with the Town of
Reading Water Department on future leakage surveys.
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MWRA ADVISORY BOARD
Summary of.-
MWRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
July 19, 2006
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the MWRA was held on July 19, 2006 at the Charlestown
Navy Yard. Present: Chair Stephen R. Pritchard, Lucile Hicks and Rudolph Banks, Gubernatorial
Appointees; John Carroll and Joseph Foti, Advisory Board Representatives; Kevin Cotter and James
Hunt III, City of Boston Representatives; Joseph MacRitchie, City of Quincy Representative; Marie
Turner, Town of Winthrop Representative. Absent: Andrew Pappastergion, Advisory Board
Representative and Vincent Mannering, City of Boston Representative.
AGENDA
Report of the Chair
[No Report.]
Report of the Executive Director
MWRA Executive Director Fred Laskey noted on Tuesday, July 18, the Massachusetts House of
Representatives over-rode the Governor's veto of the $25 million allocation for the statewide Debt
Service Assistance Program. He reported the Senate would be taking up over-rides this afternoon.
Mr. Laskey suggested the Annual Meeting be held September 13, 2006. Board members agreed this
date was acceptable.
APPROVALS
Assignment of Contract OP-37, Purchase and Supply of Electric Power for Selected MWRA
Accounts, and Contract OP-59, Purchase and Supply of Electric Power to the John J, Carroll Water
Treatment Plant (CWTP), from Select EnerQV. Inc. to Amerada Hess Corporation
The Board voted to approve the assignment of Contract OP-37, Purchase and Supply of Electric Power
for Selected MWRA Accounts and Contract OP-59, Purchase and Supply of Electric Power to CWTP,
from Select Energy, Inc. to Hess Corporation, with no changes in either contract price or term.
Staff prepared a report on Contracts OP-37 and OP-59. As of June 1, 2006, Hess Corporation has
taken over the energy marketing business of Select Energy, Inc., including the electric power supply
Contracts OP-37 and OP-59. Contract OP-37 is for the supply of fixed-price electricity to 48 smaller
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MWRA Advisory Board Summary of MWRA Board of Directors' Meeting- July 19, 2006
Staff reported that during wet weather, the capacity of the Upper Neponset Valley Sewer is exceeded,
resulting in surcharging and overflows. Contract 6191 is for the replacement of Sections 526 through
529, to be designated as Sections 685 and 686, to increase capacity to the level of service provided to
all MWRA sewer member communities.
The cumulative value of all change orders to this contract total $1,314,470.41, or 3.7% of the original
contract amount of $35,779,000.00, for a sub-phase total of $37,093,470.41, or $194,470.90 over
budget. This amount will be covered within the five-year CIP spending cap. Work on this project is
approximately 48.3% complete.
Ms. Hicks noted this project is not half-way completed and there have already been seven change
orders. Staff replied MWRA has run into construction problems due to very hard soil. Ms. Hicks
asked if MWRA is doing anything to anticipate future cost overruns. Staff responded MWRA was
pursuing construction alternatives. The major problems with construction are due to unforeseen soil
conditions.
Water Sunnly to the Town ofReadins
The Board voted to authorize the Executive Director, on behalf of the Authority, to execute a DEP
Administrative Consent Order, if necessary, which will authorize the Town of Reading to temporarily
receive all of its water supply needs from MWRA in amounts greater than approved at the time of the
Town's admission as a member of MWRA's water service area and to make such amendments to the
existing written water supply agreement between MWRA and the Town as appropriate.
Further, to authorize the Executive Director to execute an Amendment to the current Water Supply
Agreement between MWRA and the Town of Reading, to increase the volume of water supplied on an
interim basis.
Mr. Laskey stated since the November 2005 Board of Directors approval of Reading's request for
admission to MWRA, legislation proposed by Reading was approved by the House of Representatives
and is now pending in the Senate. The legislation would exempt the Town of Reading's application
for full-time membership in MWRA from all reviews.
Since the June 2006 Town Meeting vote to be fully supplied by MWRA, the Town of Reading has
subsequently faced difficulties maintaining the minimum staffing levels necessary to run its water
treatment plant. Reading has requested MWRA supply the Town's entire water needs during this
interim period.
An Administrative Consent Order (ACO) is being drafted by the Department of Environmental
Protection in consultation with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. MWRA may be asked
to sign the ACO, indicating that it will supply Reading water in excess of the contracted 219 million
gallons per year. Because the next meeting is not until September 13, delegated authority is being
sought to allow MWRA to sign the ACO• and supply Reading during the interim period.
Ms. Hicks added the ACO must be a tight and specific document, to avoid establishing a precedent for
other towns wishing to join the MWRA waterworks system.
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