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16 Lowell Street
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager&i.reading.ma.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: September 23, 2005
Reading, MA 01867-2685
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RE: September 27, 2005 Agenda
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942.6643
As you know, I will not be at your meeting - I'm at the ICMA Conference in Minneapolis. The
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur will be at the meeting as Acting
Town Manager.
lc) I'll be giving some information to Bob for the Town Manager's Report.
2a) This is the annual proclamation that the Board of Selectmen has done for a number of
years for the Knights of Columbus for this very worthwhile event.
3) Paula has included in your packet the detailed information. We do have candidates for
the Council on Aging and for the Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council).
4a) Town Counsel will be present for the closing of the Warrant. I have given you a draft
Warrant in your packet. There may be some minor modifications to the Warrant as it is
finally closed. Either Joan Langsam or Gary Brackett will be present. I have added two
Articles since we talked previously: Article 6 that will allow a rubbish contract for greater
than three years. We are bidding the rubbish contract in January. We will bid some
alternatives with longer periods of time, and we would want to be able to take advantage
to those if they are advantageous to the Town. I have also added Article 14 on the
purchase of the Kieran Road property. We had previously talked about this and the
Board felt that we should move forward. This Article will allow us to apply for a grant or
grants for the property. However, the total purchase price of the property is in the area of
$40,000, so even if the grant is not approved, we might want to pursue it. We'll know
more by the time Town Meeting meets in November.
The Planning Commission is having a hearing on Article 19 on Monday, September 26
and will then insert the body of the Article into the Warrant. Article 21 has been
petitioned by Sally Hoyt and I have let the Zoning Board of Appeals know that it has
been petitioned.
4b) The Board has a proposed change of Manager of Romano's Macaroni Grill. The Police
Department has reviewed the proposed new Manager and finds no problem with the
change. This is a routine matter.
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PROCLAMATION
HONORING THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WEEKEND FOR THE PHYSICALLY AND
MENTALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN
WHEREAS: The Knights of Columbus in Massachusetts have undertaken the
humane project of assisting physically and mentally challenged
children; and
WHEREAS: Reading Council No. 1031, Knights of Columbus, will be
conducting their 29th Annual Fundraising Campaign on the
weekend of October 6-9, 2005; and
WHEREAS: Proceeds from this endeavor will be distributed to physically and
mentally challenged children in the communities throughout the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NOW, THEREFORE, NYE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do
hereby proclaim October 6-9, 2005 to be KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WEEKEND FOR THE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY
CHALLENGED CHILDREN, and urge all citizens of the community
to be aware of this event and to participate fittingly in its observance.
THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Camille W. Anthony, Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Vice Chairman
Joseph G. Duffy, Secretary
James E. Bonazoli
Ben Tafoya
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
READING MASSACHUSETTS
COUNCIL #1031
Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town Hall
16 Lowell St
Reading Ma. 01867
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Thanks to you and your office the Knights of Columbus have received proclamations
from the Town of Reading supporting our efforts to raise fluids to assist mentally and
physically challenged children. We greatly appreciate your support. This year we will be
holding our annual Tootsie Roll Drive on October 6"', 7ti', 8`" and 9"'. Would you please
give us the benefit of your assistance by arranging for us to receive a proclamation as we
have in past years?
Than1c you.
Sincerely,
John Rezendes
Grand Knight
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21, 2005
Council on Aging
Term: 3 years
AwDointin2 Authoritv: Board of Selectmen
1 Vacancv
Orig.
Term
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Date
Exv.
Dorothy L. Foxon
23 Ash Hill Road
(89)
2006
Elizabeth Cronin, Chr.
403 Pearl Street
(96)
2007
Sally M. Hoyt
221 West Street
(04)
2007
Carole N. Scrima
709 Gazebo Circle
(04)
2007
Richard Anderson
15 Colonial Drive
(99)
2006
Carol Patterson
128 Grove Street
(03)
2006
Edwina Kasper
75 Village Street
(98)
2008
Barbara A. Powers
25 Belmont Street
(00)
2006
Ruth Goldberg
11 Bond Street
(02)
2008
Vacancy
( )
2008
Candidates:
Stacy Bertocchi
*Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment
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COUNCIL ON AGING
Term Three years
App0intin Authority Board of Selectmen
Number of Members Ten Members whose terms are so arranged that as
nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall
expire each year. All members shall be inhabitants
of the Town and at least two members shall be over
60 years of age.
Meetings. Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of
each calendar month at 6:30 p.m. unless a legal
holiday when the meeting will be held the following
Monday unless otherwise designated.
Authority Reading Charter - Adopted March 24, 19$6
Purpose The Council on Aging shall have all the powers and
duties given to Councils on Aging by the
Massachusetts General Laws, by the Reading Home
Rule Charter, by Bylaw or by Town Meeting vote.
Included are the following: To ascertain needs of
residents 60 and over, to conduct and sponsor
programs and disseminate information addressing
those needs, to directly assist individuals and to be
advocates for the elderly of Reading at the
community, State and National levels.
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Name: 'R2 r+D (-C- L e+2'A-C C (-1 S Date: R - 05- CL5
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Occupation: SDC ~O ~~il1CU CctnCQ of years in Reading: Are you a registered voter in Reading? ~f 0-S e-mail address: 5+axea • 6 e✓-7 L~k J
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available.)
Advisory Council Against the Misuse
and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Other Drugs
Aquatics Advisory Board
Audit Committee
Board of Appeals
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Board of Health
Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee
Celebration Committee
Commissioner of Trust Funds
Community Planning & Development Comm.
Conservation Commission
Constable
Contributory Retirement Board
oun cil on Aging
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Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves
Finance Committee
Historical Commission
Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Conp
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Land Bank Committee
MBTA Advisory Committee
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Mystic Valley Elder Services a
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Recreation Committee 31>
RMLD Citizen Advisory Board _
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee N
Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee
Town Forest Committee
Water, Sewer and Storm Water
Management Advisory Committee
West Street Historic District Commission
Other
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005
Advisorv Council Against the Misuse & Abuse of Alcohol,
Tobacco & Other DruLys
Term: 3 years
Aunointine Authoritv: Board of Selectmen
Present Member(s) and Terms(s)
Karyn Storti, Chr.
Michael Saunders (Police)
William Carrick, V. Chr.
Vacancy
Corey Porter
Mark Staniul
Matt Edson
Carl McFadden
Kayla Wheaton
Robert A. Brown
Gary Nihan
31 Green St. Apt. 8
15 Union Street
239 West Street'
193 Lowell Street
32 Benton Circle
15 Union Street
33 Wakefield Street
15 Pasture Road
37 Susan Drive
33 Dudley St.
1 Vacancv
Orig.
Term
Date
EXP.
(01)
2007
(05)
2007
(97)
2008
( )
2008
(04)
2007
(03)
2008
(03)
2007
(04)
2008
(05)
2006
(02)
2006
(03)
2006
Candidates:
Joseph St. John
*Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment
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ADVISORY COUNCIL AGAINST THE MISUSE AND ABUSE
OF ALCOHOL. TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS
Term Three years
Anointing Authoritv Board of Selectmen
Number of Members Eleven Members may include representatives from
the following but NOT exclusive to: Board of
Health, Police Department, School Committee,
Peer Leader Representative, Student Athlete,
Reading Clergy Association Representative
Meetings Once a month on the last Thursday of each month
during the school year
Authoritv Board of Selectmen
Purpose This Council will coordinate preventive measures
developed to serve the population within the
boundaries of the Town to deal with the use, misuse
and abuse of chemical substances.
The Council will offer community education as well
as parent education and support. In addition, it shall
implement prevention education programs within
the school system through such programs as teacher
training, peer leadership and a student athlete group.
The Council will meet during the school year to
work on upcoming events and to review and
develop short and long-term goals to achieve the
goal of the Town in becoming a drug free
community.
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867=2685
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-6643
Town of Reading
Volunteer Vacancy
Advisory Council Against the Use and Misuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
A vacancy with a term expiring June 30, 2008 exists on the Advisory Council Against the Use
and Misuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs. The purpose of the Council is to offer
community education and to implement prevention education programs within the school
system.
Interested applicants may apply at the Town Clerk's office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts by 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2005. rrj
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From: Ditrapano, Elizabeth [EDITRAPANO@PARTNERS.ORG]
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:58 AM
To: k_storti@yahoo.com
Subject: resignation
Dear Ms. Storti,
It is- with great saddness that I must resign from SAPAC due to my relocation from
the Town of Reading. It has been a very rewarding experience and I enjoyed my membership
in the committee.If I find my way back to Reading in the future I will gladly reapply for
a membership.Thank you all again .
Fondly,
Lisa DiTrapano
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS,
Name: 4W WC Date:
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Address: Gi
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Occupation: 56-a f c;,?
Are you a registered voter in Reading? A) n~
Tel. (Home) 7V Tel. (Work)
(Is this number listed?)._b~
# of years in Reading:
e-mail address:
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available.)
YAdvisory Council Against. the Misuse
and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Other Drugs
Aquatics Advisory Board
Audit.Committee
Board of Appeals
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Board of Health
Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee
Celebration Committee
Commissioner of Trust Funds
Community Planning & Development Comm.
Conservation Commission
Constable
Contributory Retirement Board
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves
Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought:
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Finance Committee
Historical Commission
Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Land Bank Committee
MBTA Advisory Committee
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Mystic Valley Elder Services
Recreation Committee
RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee
Town Forest Committee
Water, Sewer and Storm Water
Management Advisory Committee
West Street Historic District Commission
Other
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November 14, 2005 Subsequent Town Meeting
DRAFT WARRANT OUTLINE 09/22/2005
Art. Mover/ Moderator
# Article Description Sponsor Comment Notes
management Enterprise fund
projects i
10 Transfer balance of Summer Board of Selectmen
Avenue Water Main project
9 ' Authorizing debt - water main Board of Selectmen
11 Appropriation of contributions Board of Selectmen
from Developers for various
projects
Section 2.1.6, Notice of Town
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14 Authorization to purchase land on Board of Selectmen
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 on Town affairs, to meet at the
place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting 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 fourteen (14) days prior to November 14, 2005,
the date set for the Subsequent Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be published in the Reading
Chronicle in the issue of
Constable
A true copy. Attest:
Cheryl A. Johnson, Town Clerk
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SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
(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 Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland
Road, in said Reading, on Monday, November 14, 2005, at seven-thirty o'clock in the
evening, at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and
determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of
the Reading Home Rule Charter.
ARTICLE 1 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town
Accountant, Treasurer-Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town
Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement
Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees,
Community Planning & Development Commission, Conservation Commission, Town
Manager and any other Board or Special Committee.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and Special
Committees and determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special
Committees, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from
available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of funding Town Officers
and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them, or take any other
action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend the FY 2006 - FY 2015,
Capital Improvements Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule
Charter, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal
Year 2006 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services
actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes
taken under Article 15 of the April 25, 2005 Annual Town Meeting relating to the Fiscal
Year 2006 Municipal Budget, and see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or
transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate as the result of any such
amended votes for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any other
action with respect thereto.
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Finance Committee
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Mass. General Laws
Chapter 30B, Section 12, to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract,
including all extensions, renewals and options, for the collection of rubbish and
recyclables for a period greater than three years but not exceeding 20 years upon such
terms and conditions determined by the Town Manager, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter
44, Section 53FY2 of the Massachusetts General Laws establishing the Town's Storm
Water Utility as an Enterprise Fund effective Fiscal Year 2007, or take any other action
with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to rescind authorized but unused debt
for the sewer system as authorized by Article 12 of the May 3, 2004 Annual Town
Meeting, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 9 To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate by borrowing,
or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, pursuant to Chapter 44 Section 8 (5) and
(6) of the Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of constructing and reconstructing
water mains, including the cost of engineering services, plans, documents, cost estimates,
bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection
therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Town Manager; and
to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, or any
other agency of the Town to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of
all, or any part of, said water system improvements; and to authorize the Town Manager
to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the
purposes of this Article, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Chapter 44 Section 20 of
the Massachusetts General Laws, to appropriate the balance of $3422.74 remaining on
the completed Summer Avenue water main reconstruction project, authorized by vote
under Article 11 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of April 22, 2002, as an
addition to the sum authorized by vote under Article 13 of the Warrant for the
Subsequent Town Meeting of November 10, 2003, for the purpose of constructing a
replacement 20 inch diameter water main extending from Bancroft Avenue at the
intersection of Hartshorn Street, northerly to approximately the intersection of Forest
Street and Colbum Road, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate contributions from all or
any one of the following or other developers:
♦ Walkers Brook Crossing
e Johnson Farms
♦ Maplewood Village
♦ Archstone Development
for purposes including but not limited to street design, road improvements, sidewalk and
curb improvements, trail improvements, water and sewer improvements, or any other
related improvements as approved by the Town Manager, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to transfer the care, custody, and
control to the Board of Selectmen any and all of the following parcels of land which are
in the care, custody, and control of the School Department and/or the Board of
Selectmen; and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell,
exchange or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, all or
any part of the following described parcels of land on Oakland Road, and to discontinue
any and all public and/or private ways as the Board of Selectmen deem necessary
abutting such parcels of land:
Map 123, Parcels: 16-32, 34, 48-54, 58-62;, 139
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will authorize the Board of
Selectmen to transfer lands of the Town including portions of George Street in
excess of a 40' wide right of way to an abutting property owner or owners; and
further to see if the Town will vote to discontinue the portion of George Street to
be so transferred; and to see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to
accept from an abutting property owner or owners, portions of private property to
establish a right of way on George Street of not less than 40'; and to see if the
Town will vote to accept the additional portion of George street as a public way;
all actions under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may
determine, or to take any other action with respect thereto,
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectman to
acquire by purchase, eminent domain, gift or otherwise, a parcel of land containing
approximately 10.4 acres located on Kieran Road shown as Lot 2 on Board of
Assessor's Map 205 currently believed to be owned by Hillcrest Realty, Inc., said land to
be used for open space, water supply, and for conservation purposes in accordance with
the provisions of Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, to be under the care,
management and control of the Town of Reading Conservation Commission and further
to be dedicated in perpetuity to purposes stated in Article 97 of the Amendments to the
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including the protection of water
resources and shall be fully protected by all provisions of Article 97 and shall be open to
the general public for appropriate outdoor/recreational use consistent with 310 CMR
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22.00; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into any and all agreements
upon terms and conditions as they may determine to be necessary to carry out the
acquisition of such parcel and the purposes of this Article; and to see if the Town will
authorize the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and/or the Conservation Commission
to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of the
purchase price for such parcel of land, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 2.2.1, Rules 4 and 8
of the Town of Reading General Bylaws as follows:
Rule 4. The following words shall be inserted after the word "Charter", "petitions
for a special act or local acceptance by Town Meeting of a state statute" so it shall read
as follows:
Rule 4. Prior to a debate on each Article in a Warrant involving changes in the
Bylaw or Charter, petitions for a special act or local acceptance by Town Meeting of a
state statute, the Bylaw Committee shall advise the Town Meeting as to its
recommendations and reasons therefore.
Rule 8. Substitute the phrase "Non-Town Meeting Member" for "inhabitant" in the
text and insert a new sentence after the first sentence as follows: "A proponent of an
article may speak only on such article after first having identified himself to the
Moderator and obtaining permission of Town Meeting to speak." As amended, Rule 8
shall read as follows:
Rule 8 Any Non-Town Meeting Member may speak at a Town Meeting having
first identified himself to the Moderator as an inhabitant of the Town. A proponent of an
article may speak only on such article after first identifying himself to the Moderator and
obtaining permission of Town Meeting to speak. No Non-Town Meeting Member shall
speak on any question more than five (5) minutes without first obtaining the permission
of the Meeting. Non-Town Meeting Members shall be given the privilege of speaking at
Town Meetings only after all Town Meeting Members who desire to speak upon the
question under consideration have first been given an opportunity to do so.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to amend Rule 19 Section 2.2.1 of the
Town of Reading General Bylaws by deleting the words "Robert's Rules of Order
Revised, so far as they may be adapted to Town Meeting" and replace them with the
words "Town Meeting Time Third Edition" except that to lay on the table shall only
require a majority vote, so that Rule 19 will read as follows:
"Rule 19 The duties of the Moderator and the conduct and method of proceeding at all
Town Meetings, not prescribed by law or by rules set forth in this Article, shall be
determined by rules of practice set forth in Town Meetina Time Third Edition except that
to lay on the table shall only require a majority vote."
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Rules Committee
ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 2, Section 2.1.6 of
the Town of Reading General Bylaws by substituting the word "providing" for the word
"'mailing" in the last line so it shall read as follows:
2.1.6 The Board of Selectmen shall give notice of the Annual, Subsequent or
any Special Town Meeting at least fourteen (14) days prior to the time of
holding said Meeting by causing an attested copy of the Warrant calling
the same to be posted in one (1) or more public places in each precinct of
the Town, and either causing such attested copy to be published in a
local newspaper or providing an attested copy of said Warrant to each
Town Meeting Member.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 4.8.6.2.4.6 and
4.8.6.2.4.14 of the Zoning Bylaws to add the bold language as noted below:
4.8.6.2 Prohibited Uses:
4.8.6.2.4.6. storage of Toxic or Hazardous Materials as defined in Section 4.8.3 and
liquid petroleum products, with the exception of liquid propane products for normal
household use, allowed and used in accordance with all local, state and federal
laws and regulations; unless such storage is (remainder of section is the same)
4.8.6.2.4.14. underground storage tanks containing Toxic and Hazardous Materials as
defined in Section 4.8.3 related to activities in Section 4.8.6.1. except for liquid propane
products for normal household use allowed and used in accordance with all local,
state and federal laws and regulations.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 19 Business B Mixed Use Zonina to be added after the CPDC
hearing on September 26
ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town
of Reading by placing the following properties into the Business B Zoning District:
Plat 64 Parcels 21; 21a; 22; 23; 24
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
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ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to approve an amendment to the
Reading Home Rule Charter to amend Section 4-4 to increase the membership on the
Zoning Board of Appeals from 3 regular members and 3 associate members, to 5
regular members and 2 associate members, so that section 4-4 of the Reading Home
Rule Charter will read as follows:
Section 4-4: Board of Appeals
There shall be a Board of Appeals consisting of 5 members and 2 associate
members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three (3) year terms so arranged that
as near an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year.
The Board of Appeals shall have the powers and duties of Zoning Boards of
Appeal under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth and such
additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by bylaw, or by Town
Meeting vote.
Or take any other action with respect thereto
By Petition
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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 fourteen (14) days prior to
November 14, 2005, the date set for the meeting in said Warrant, and to publish this
Warrant in a newspaper published in the Town, or by mailing an attested copy of said
Warrant to each Town Meeting Member at least fourteen (14) days prior to the time of
holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to
the Town Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this 27th day of September, 2005.
Camille W. Anthony, Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Vice Chairman
Joseph G. Duffy, Secretary
James E. Bonazoli
Ben Tafoya
SELECTMEN OF READING
Constable
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Fink, Fran
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 12:10 PM
To: Reilly, Chris
Cc: Burns, Greg; Hechenbleikner, Peter; Joan Langsam
Subject: Aquifer bylaw change
Hi all,
This is to let you know that the Conservation Commission reviewed the proposed amendment to allow
underground propane tanks in the APD during their meeting on September 14, 2005, and voted to support the
warrant article.
Thanks,
Fran
From: Reilly, Chris
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 11:20 AM
To: Fink, Fran
Subject: 9.26 CPDC agenda
Fran,
Can you please forward this to the Cons Comm and inform them the CPDC has requested they attend the master
plan presentation? Also of possible relevance is the Aquifer Protection zoning amendment if they would like to
provide any input. Thanks
L ail
9/20/2005
Reading Police Department
James W. Cormier, Chief of Police
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 15, 2005
To: Town Managers Office
Cc: Lillian Marino
From: Lieutenant Kevin Patterson
RE: Application for a Change of Manager (Romano's Macaroni Grill)
Approved By: Lt.KP i J
Approval Initials: LT'!
The police department has reviewed the application of : Romano's Macaroni Grill and would not be
opposed to the proposed change of manager (Michael Ross)
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Holland+Knight
September 8, 2005
Town of Reading
Attn: Lillian Marino
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
Tel 617 523 2700 8
Fax 617 523 6850
Holland & Knight LLP
10 St. James Avenue
Boston. MA 02116
www.hktaw.com
Andrew Upton
617 619 9236
andrew.upton@hklaw.com
Re: Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a Romano's Macaroni Grill / Reading
Chancre of Manaizer
Dear Lillian:
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Enclosed please find the following forms for the Change of Manager at Romano's Macaroni
Grill:
1. Form A for proposed manager, Michael Ross
2. Form 997
3. Vote of Corporate Board Appointing Manager
4. CORI Form
5. Check payable to ABCC in the amount of $200.00
6. Form 43
Sincerely yours,
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
Andrew Upton
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
" ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION
FORM 43
Reading
License Number City/Town
J�Me of Transaction Celease check all relevant transactional
( ) New License ( )Now Officer/Mrector
( )' Transfer of License () Change of Location
Change of Manager () Alter Premises
( ) Transfer: of Stock
Brinker Massacbusetts Corporation
Name of licensee
Roman's Macaroni Grill
DB /A
( ) Pledge of License
( ) Pledge of Stock.
() Other
FID of Licensee
Michael Ross
Manager
48 Walker's Brook Drive, Reading, MA 01867
Address: Number Street Zip Code
Annual
Annual or Seasonal
All Alcoholic
Restaurant
Category: An Alcohol wine do malt Type: Restaurant, Club, Package stop,
hen, General on Prmnise, Eb.
Description of Licensed Premises: '
A one story wood frame.building with full kitchen and
Application was filed:
Date do tame
Person to contact regarding this transaction:
Advertised:
Data & Publication
Abutters Notified Yes No
Name: Andrew Upton c/o Holland & Knight UP
Address: 10 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Phone #: 617- 619 -9236
Remarks:
The Local Licensing Authorities
By:
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
�Ean Moriarty
ftcutive Oirector
Remarks:
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PETITION FOR LICENSE TRANSACTION
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Augusct 30, Aim ?005
CHANGE OF LOCATION PLEDGE OF STOCK
PLEDGE OF LICENSE CHANGE OF CORPORATE NAME
CHANGE OF D/B/A X CHANGE OF MANAGER
CHANGE OF LICENSE TYPE CORDIALS AND LIQUEURS PERMIT
To the
Licensing Board for the Town of Reading
The undersigned respectfully petition for
Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b /a Roman's Macaroni Grill
located at 48 Walker's Brook Drive, Reading, MA petitions for
a Change of Manager to Michael Ross residing at 3 Tyson Road,
Franklin, MA 02038.
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Form 997
VP & Asst. Secy.
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TheAkoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 CausewayStmet. Sprite 200
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FORM A
LICENSEE PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH:
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PENALTY, ETCJ
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IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE
15. FINANCIAL INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, W OR ANY OTHER LIQUOR LICENSE, PERMIT
OR CERTIFICATE YES NO
IF YES, PLZASE DESCRIBE:
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ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE
APPOMWENT OF MANAGER
To the Town of Reading Board of Selectman:
Request is hereby made for the approval of the following individual as manager of this
corporation in accordance with the formal vote stated below:
This is to certify that a meeting of the directors of the
BRINIER MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION
at its headquarters at 6820 LBJ Freeway Dallas Texas held on August 29, 2005, it was voted to
authorize application for an original license and appoint Michael Ross, a citizen of the Untied
States, as manager of said corporation, with full authority and control of the licensed premises
and of the conduct of all business therein relative to alcoholic beverages as the licensee itself
should in any way have and exercise if it were a natural person resident in the Commonwealth.
The foregoing statements are made under penalty of perjury August 2005.
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Vice President and Assistant Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 16, 2005
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 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Berger Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthonv. Vice Chairman
Richard Schubert. Secretarv Joseph Duffv and Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben,
Tafova.
Discussion/Action Items
Board of Selectmen's Retreat - Selectman Ben Tafoya gave an update of the Town
Accountant process. He had called each of the four candidates who had withdrawn to
seek feedback on the process. The Search Committee will be meeting to discuss a slate
of candidates.
The Board then began the discussion of the Retreat Agenda with Vice Chairman Richard
Schubert acting as Scribe. The mission of the evening was to evaluate the framework of
our present methods of operation. The group agreed that a procedures manual should be
developed for reference and would aid future Board members.
Liaison Assignments
Need for communication with Chairman.
When major projects/issues were to be discussed, Liaison is to attend meeting.
Initial contact with B/C/C can be written or a call to the Chairman. However, attendance
at a meeting is preferable.
B/C/C Chairmen should contact Liaison on significant issues that arise.
All Department Heads and B/C/C Chairmen are to send Agenda and Minutes to the
Board of Selectmen.
Tracking Proiects and Issues
The Board acknowledged that items that had come to its attention needed a defined
process to follow the issue to completion. These issues/problems could be raised by
citizens' concerns, the result of the need for Board action as a result of Town work, or the
need for the development of policies.
Therefore, the following process was developed to stay focused:
Acknowledge
Categorize
Prioritize
Track
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In order to maintain an efficient tracking system, it was suggested that an Excel
worksheet be developed for the issues/projects which will indicate the following:
Which Town Department has ownership of the item
e Board of Selectmen Liaison to the Department
♦ Current status of the issue
♦ Follow-Up/Action needed
In addition, the Board will implement the following steps if additional information is
available for those items, or if other issues arise which are not currently on the tracking
sheet:
Each member will electronically share any important information to the other members,
and the Town Manager that will be added to the "Master" tracking sheet.
The Board will designate agenda time at the beginning of the meeting to review the
tracking sheet so items are dealt with promptly.
Finally, Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested that all long-standing issues need to be
addressed; i.e., Old Sanborn Road. The Board agreed that we need to come to a final
decision as to the Town's position in such instances.
Communication with Press
When necessary, we should ask for corrections to statements that have been incorrect.
Members should comment where and when appropriate and comfortable with statement.
Communication with Citizens
Office Hours:
Starting in the Fall, the Selectmen will institute Office Hours which will be held prior to a
Tuesday night meeting. In order to have consistency, the Board will designate a specific
night and time which will be the same for each month.
The following should be publicized on the website and cable:
♦ Monthly Schedule
♦ Agenda of upcoming items
Your Community Connection should include an article written by a Board member about
a current issue.
Communication with Emalovees
The caveat is that the Board of Selectmen "Sets the Broad Policy and Direction of the
Community," and all concerns about employees should be addressed to the Town
Manager. However, in order to address "employee-citizen" interaction issues, which
have been directed to a Selectman, the Board member will revisit the concerns with the
Town Manager and a decision will be made as to whom will interface with the citizen. If
it is the Town Manager, the resolution of the issue needs to be reported back to the
Selectman involved.
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The Board then discussed the need for further dialogue as to how we approach
differences of policy between it and the departments; i.e., tickets vs. warnings, three bites
vs. ? bites, zoning process, etc. This is a future ACTION item.
The Board needs to relate its Goals to Town employees.
Action Items for Departments:
s Customer Service Survey
Meeting Agenda and Protocol
Each agenda should have the following:
♦ Thirty minutes for Liaison Reports, Comments and Public Input.
♦ Time allotted to review ongoing issues (Tracking Sheet).
♦ Time to discuss future Agenda items and decide what materials or actions might be
needed by the Board prior to the meeting.
♦ In addition, the Board needs to receive material for upcoming Agenda items sooner
than the prior Friday.
The final discussion item was a presentation by Selectman Ben Tafoya of the 2005
Insurance Summary for the Town of Reading that showed the claims and premiums for
each of the health plan offerings.
On motion by Schubert seconded by Duffv. the Board of Selectmen voted to adiourn
their meetinu of August 16. 2005 at 10:14 p.m. by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 23, 2005
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 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Joseph Duffy,
Selectmen Ben Tafoya and James Bonazoli, Human Resources Administrator Carol Roberts,
Town Engineer Joe Delaney, Reading Housing Authority Executive Director Lyn Whyte, Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill
Brown, Bob Bent, Stephanie Anderberg, David Kruh, Ruth Boyd, Stephen Crook, Dave Tuttle,
Tim Kelley, John Coote, Gail and John Wood, Steve Oston, Mike McIntyre, Virginia Adams,
Sharlene Reynolds.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman James Bonazoli noted that he attended
a meeting of the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee. They hope
to have the sites for the Water Treatment Plant validated before the walk through. He also
attended a meeting of the Nurse Advocacy Committee and noted that probably only a
preliminary report will be made to Town Meeting.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Town Accountant Committee will be meeting again on
Thursday.
Selectman James Bonazoli noted that he never received a Reverse 911 call and asked if there is a
report.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
♦ New flags are needed for Downtown. We will be removing the existing flags this week and
replacing them the following week. If any resident wants to make a donation to the fund to
continue this display, they may drop off a check at the Town Clerk's Office made out to the
Town of Reading for the Flag Display. All donations are gratefully accepted.
♦ At the Board of Selectmen's request, I am putting a "Highlights" section on the agenda for
the first Board of Selectmen meeting of the month. We will have a Department or Division
of Town Government come in and do a brief presentation on the Department or Division.
The purpose is to highlight what is going on in that area of Town Government and what
upcoming issues may be.
♦ The Board of Selectmen has asked that we preview future agendas, and get material to the
Board longer ahead of time than the weekend before the meeting at which the issue is to be
addressed.
♦ The Board has received the new Monthly Reports from Town staff. We are looking for
feedback on whether these reports give you more concise information that you find helpful.
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♦ The Town is very much in need of a new CAB member to the Reading Municipal Light
Department. This is a very important position which reports directly to the Board of
Selectmen. If anyone is interested, please contact my office.
♦ Water restrictions are now in place. It took us a while longer to get the word out via Reverse
911 but this has been accomplished. We have been getting some feedback from residents -
some supportive and some not so supportive. One resident wanted me to convey to the
Board her outrage as to how this was done, and that it was done without any public input.
♦ Included in the Board of Selectmen material is a survey of other communities in the Ipswich
River Basin, and the status of their water restriction. Reading's restrictions are more severe
at this time than any other community other than Wilmington, which has a total outdoor
water restriction because of well contamination.
s Also included in the packet is the report on the water leak detection survey recently done in
Reading. We do this survey annually, and the results of this survey are to reduce leaks that
result in 86,000 gallons of water lost per day. This is certainly a worthwhile effort.
♦ The Board of Selectmen is invited on a tour of the Barrows and RMHS projects next Monday
evening - see your packets tonight for the invitation.
♦ An extension to complete the Verizon CATV license may be needed, and the Chairman is
authorized to issue an extension.
Personnel and Appointments
Cities for Climate Protection Proeram Committee - The Board interview Stephanie Anderberg
for one position on the Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee.
Duffv moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
position on the Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee with a term expiring
November 30. 2005: Stephanie Anderberg. Ms. Anderberg received four votes and was
appointed.
Cultural Council - Elizabeth Whitelam was unable to be present but had previously been
interviewed.
Bonazoli moved and Tafova seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
Associate position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30. 2006: Elizabeth
Whitelam. Ms. Whitelam received four votes and was appointed.
Custodian of Soldier's and Sailor's Graves - Francis Driscoll was unable to be present.
Bonazoli moved and Duffv seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
position as the Custodian of Soldier's and Sailor's Graves with a term expiring June 30.
2010: Francis Driscoll. Mr. Driscoll received four votes and was appointed.
Historical Commission (Associate) - Mr. Doucette was not present.
West Street Historic District Commission - The Board interviewed David Kruh for one position
on the West Street Historic District Commission.
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Tafova 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.
2006: David Kruh. Mr. Kruh received four votes and was appointed.
Discussion/Action Items
HearinLy - Classification Plan Update - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
Human Resources Administrator Carol Roberts noted that a consultant was hired regarding Elder
Services and there were two recommendations - create one full time position to be at the Senior
Center, and consider an alternate to packaging of meals to Mystic Valley. Also, eliminate the
Nutrition Program Coordinator position and create a Senior Center Coordinator.
The Town Manager noted that the Town Accountant's pay is not appropriate, and Vice
Chairman Richard Schubert sent an e-mail in favor of increasing the pay.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the candidates that they have been interviewing have indicated
that the pay is too low for the experience we are seeking.
Selectman James Bonazoli noted that this will be one of the highest paid positions and asked
what effect this will have on the Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director position. The Town
Manager noted that he will know in a couple of days.
Bob Bent of 7 Sweetser Avenue asked what amount of money was being talked about. The
Town Manager indicated that it is a 7% increase. A Grade 17 starts at $66,475 and a Grade 18
starts at $71,136.
A motion by Duffv seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearin¢ on updating the Personnel
and Classification Plan and Compensation Plan was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Duffv seconded by Bonazoli to approve the amendments to the "Town of
Reading. Massachusetts FY 2006 Classification Plan - Schedule A - I," adding the Senior
Center Coordinator position as a Grade 6 to the Personnel Classification Plan and,
uD!radinLy the Town Accountant position from a Grade 17 to Grade 18 was approved by a
vote of 4-0-0.
SiQninR of Street Acceptances - The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen already approved
the street acceptances of Melendy Drive, Foster Circle, Forest Street (parcel at Anson Lane
only), Lynn Village Way, Parsons Lane and Varney Circle at their meeting of March 29, 2005.
All that is needed now is for the Selectmen to sign the paper work to be filed at the Registry of
Deeds.
Presentation - Proposed Storm Water Management Enterprise Article - Town Engineer Joe
Delaney, and WSSWMAC Members Gail Wood, John Wood, Steve Oston, Mike McIntyre and
Steven Crook were present.
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Joe Delaney noted that the Board of Selectmen asked the WSSWMAC to develop a Storm Water
Enterprise Fund. The cost of the program will be $540,000 or $61.40 a year per household.
Programs include street sweeping, catch basin cleaning, drainage system mapping, equipment
purchases, river improvements, consulting services, and ditch and detention basin maintenance.
Chairman Camille Anthony asked if detention basins are being maintained now. Joe Delaney
noted on an as needed basis. This would formalize the program and provide a dedicated source
of funding.
Selectman James Bonazoli asked if some of the $540,000 will be moved from DPW, and Joe
Delaney indicated that it would.
Joe Delaney noted that the rate setting fee would be based on impervious surface. There are
three categories of property. The single and two family homes will be a flat fee because it would
be too costly to evaluate. The multi-family properties vary widely in size and will be charged
based on the total impervious area of the lot. The industrial and commercial properties vary
widely in size and will be charged based on the total impervious area of the lot.
Chairman Camille Anthony asked what an impervious surface was, and Joe Delaney indicated
that it was roofs, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.
Joe Delaney noted that there will be an abatement program. There will be no fee for undeveloped
property. Residential properties can receive up to a 50% abatement if they install infiltration
systems. There will be up to a 50% abatement for commercial properties that install state of the
art storm water treatment or infiltration systems.
Joe Delaney noted that the WSSWMAC recommends putting an Article on the Subsequent Town
Meeting Warrant.
Selectman Ben Tafoya asked what legal authority we had to set up this fund, and if it has to be a
Proposition 2%2. The Town Manager noted that the Town has the ability to set up enterprise
systems and it does not have to be a Proposition 2%2.
Bill Brown noted that there have been two court cases that involved taxes, not fees. He also
noted that only the minimum amount of people are being assessed, not the whole town.
The Town Manager noted that he will get a definitive ruling from Town Counsel. Selectman
Ben Tafoya also requested a ruling from the Department of Revenue.
Joe Delaney noted that Cambridge and Boston fund their programs through assessments.
John Wood noted that the Federal Government is telling us that we have to have a Storm Water
Management Program. The whole philosophy is to clean up storm water at the origin, such'as
not putting oil down the drain.
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Steve Oston noted that putting oil down the drain is like pouring it right into the river. Chairman
Camille Anthony asked if water from swimming pools is an issue, and Joe Delaney indicated that
if the water is de-chlorinated, then it is okay.
Gail Wood noted that if this is added to the budget, then it will be the first thing cut. She also
noted that this does not qualify as an exclusion because it is not just one thing.
There was discussion among the Board regarding the funding mechanism, and the Board directed
the Town Manager to get an opinion from Town Counsel and the Department of Revenue.
Discussion re: 75 Pleasant Street with Reading Housina Authoritv and Historical Commission -
RHA Executive Director Lyn Whyte, RHA Members Tim Kelly and John Coote, Historical
Commission Members Virginia Adams and Sharlene Reynolds were present.
The Town Manager noted that the Housing Authority came to the Board of Selectmen with a
proposal for six units of housing and a land swap with the Town. The Article went to Town
Meeting for four new units and redevelop the older structure into two units. The Housing
Authority hired an architect and the analysis of rehabilitating the older building as not being
feasible. The Historical Commission disagrees with that. The Town Manager noted that the
RHA could go back to their original plan and demolish the building and build without a land
swap.
Lyn Whyte noted that the Reading Housing Authority has put in endless hours to meet the
wishes of Town Officials, neighbors and Boards, Committees and Commissions. The Housing
Authority is trying to address the needs of families.
Tim Kelley noted that the Town had a deal to purchase the lot and entered into a P&S to use the
property to increase parking. The Town didn't have funds so they approached the RHA. RHA
purchased the property with the agreement for the Town to acquire a portion for parking and the
RHA agreed to wait three years. During the three years, the Town wasn't able to purchase. The
Town suggested a land swap to put all housing down Pleasant Street. The Historical
Commission listed the house on the Historic Property list but the costs are too high for
renovation. Tim Kelley noted that the old house is a liability. The Historical Commission
objects to gut rehab but the house is in bad shape.
The Housing Authority is asking the Board of Selectmen to join them in a LIP for six new units
on Pleasant Street. They would like to start on the four units on the parking lot and try to work
out something on the existing house. The Housing Authority is asking to expend money from
the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. They are asking for $250,000. Their preference is to do six
new units on the site.
The Town Manager noted that there would have to be a joint vote of the Board of Selectmen and
the Housing Authority to expend the funds. There is approximately $280,000 in the Trust Fund
now.
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Virginia Adams, Chairman of the Historical Commission, noted that the house was built in the
1840's. The parents of the woman who had the house built were the founders of the anti-slavery
movement in Reading. This is also the first house built in the John Damon subdivision. She
noted that the building is subject to demolition delay bylaw. The Historical Commission feels
that they should look at other options such as putting a new addition for the kitchens. They also
suggested selling with restrictions to rehab and not demolish. Chairman Camille Anthony asked
if the house could be moved, and Virginia Adams indicated that it could but the house is in that
area for a reason.
The Town Manager noted that the Reading Housing Authority does not want something that is
high maintenance. He suggests that the Housing Authority move forward with the four units and
see what can be done about the house. Tim Kelley noted that if they sell the house, then they
need land to put two more units on.
Virginia Adams noted that the neighborhood was pleased that the old house was staying. They
are looking for an adaptive reuse of the house. If the interior is totally gutted, then they lose the
walls and frames of windows.
Lyn Whyte noted that they have certain standards to live up to and that property failed a recent
inspection the paint is peeling, you could put a pencil through the window frames, and major
systems are failing.
The Town Manager noted that he will put this on the September 6th Agenda to make a decision
on moving forward with the four units and to layout options.
Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if the $250,000 is for the four units or six units, and Tim Kelley
noted that it won't cover all of the costs for either. They are asking for a land swap and for the
Board of Selectmen to join them in a LIP.
Board of Selectmen Retreat Follow Ub - The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen receive
the Agendas for all Boards, Committees and Commissions.
Chairman Camille Anthony requested that the Selectmen, at least the liaison, receive Minutes.
The Town Manager noted that if the Selectmen want to receive full packets, then they should
request it.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that projects and issues need to be acknowledged, prioritized,
categorized and tracked. The Selectmen can e-mail any updates to Paula Schena for the tracking
sheet.
Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested having a database that can be sorted by date, responsible
person and type of problem. He indicated that we should include requests from residents and
responses sent out.
Board of Selectmen Meeting - August 23. 2005 - Page 7
The Town Manager asked if we are tracking work items or citizen requests. Chairman Camille
Anthony noted that we will track both but may want to separate them.
The Town Manager noted that he will follow up with our technology people to see if a
spreadsheet could be developed.
ADDroval of Minutes
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to annrove the Minutes of August 8. 2005 was
annroved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to aDDrove the Minutes of August 9. 2005. as
amended. was annroved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova to annrove the Minutes of August 11. 2005 was
annroved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meeting of August 23. 2005 at
10:30 D.M. was annroved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 10, 2005
The meeting convened at 9:00 am. at the intersection of Chute Street and Mount Vernon Street.
Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard Schubert, Secretary
Joseph Duffy and Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya. Also present were Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and a number of residents from the neighborhood.
The purpose of this meeting was a site walk, first in the Chute Street neighborhood, and then at
the Water Treatment Plant site.
One resident noted that the one way restrictions are violated routinely, often in the 5:00-6:00
p.m. timeframe. It might be helpful to have a one way sign on Chute Street at the Woburn Street
end so that the one way regulation would be well observed.
As people were standing at the location, a vehicle did go the wrong way up Chute Street. Some
residents indicated that the one way on Chute Street worked very well while others indicated that
School Street gets less traffic now because of that. Some residents felt that Mount Vernon Street
was better while others felt that Bancroft Street and Mount Vernon were worse with restrictions.
Concerns were expressed that the High Street/Mount Vernon section is dangerous, but the High
Street/Middlesex Avenue stop signs help. Some residents felt that the High Street/Lowell Street
intersection was bad. There was discussion about enforcement of speed and one way
restrictions.
Concern was also expressed about the Mount Vernon Street/Bancroft Street intersection. There
were also concerns about parking with the new building being developed at Haven Junction. The
one way on Chute Street put traffic on Bancroft Street. The transfer is the traffic to that location.
Parking on both sides of Bancroft Street between Woburn Street and Mount Vernon is a problem
because the street is so narrow. The one way has in effect put the Chute Street traffic onto
Bancroft Street and Mount Vernon.
There was discussion about making Bancroft Street and Mount Vernon a four way stop. The
consensus was that this would be a good idea. There were concerns about parking in the
neighborhood. The main concern seemed to be that the parking made it more of an urban
situation. There was also discussion about what the parking should be on Chute Street - should
there be parking on both sides. The possible exception would be on Sunday. It was noted that
the neighborhood has become a location for all day parking for the Atlantic Food Mart and the
Depot and probably for the new offices. One suggestion was that we allow trucks go out to West
Street. They used to go to West Street or up Linden Street. Now that they can't go up Linden or
onto West Street, they'll go to Downtown and create backups.
A suggestion was made that we install speed bumps for speed humps. The Town Manager noted
that the speed bumps are not legal. Speed tables are, but the concerns are for drainage and
plowing.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting - Sentember 10.2005 - Page 2
It was suggested that Middlesex Avenue and Bancroft Street should be a four way stop. There
was an accident there recently. Another suggestion was that we enforce the distance of parking
from an intersection which the Town Manager thought was 20 or 25 feet. There was a
suggestion that children's signs be placed on Kingston Street because of lack of sidewalks. The
Town Manager indicated that philosophically the Town staff is opposed to such signs - they are
not effective and they give a false sense of security.
A question was raised as to whether or not we could eliminate the No Turn on Red at Woburn
and High Street to make that traffic movement easier.
The Town Manager noted that there was obstruction on Bancroft Street at Middlesex with the
tree blocking the stop signs, and that one of the Do Not Enter signs is very faded and needs to be
replaced.
A question was raised as to whether or not people could petition for sidewalks. The Town
Manager outlined the betterment process and noted that it would need to be done in a whole
block - not in a house by house basis.
One resident raised the question of street lighting on Middlesex Avenue - there was too little. A
resident suggested that we should consider removal of some of the trees on School Street -
during storms, they tend to drop a lot of branches. Another resident asked for a stop sign on
School Street at Mount Vernon - people tend to speed in that location.
The Board of Selectmen with a group of residents traversed the area on Mount Vernon Street
from Chute Street to Bancroft Street, up Bancroft Street to Middlesex Avenue, up Middlesex
Avenue to School Street, down School Street to Mount Vernon and back to Chute Street.
The meeting of the site walk on the Chute Street neighborhood adjourned at approximately 10:10
a.m.
The Board reconvened at 10:30 a.m. at the Water Treatment Plant at Strout Avenue.
Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi,
representatives from CDM and a number of residents participated in the site walk.
The Board reviewed the potential sites eliminating the site that had previously been approved
because of environmental issues. They then walked to the Compost Center, the tree nursery site
and back to the existing treatment plant site.
A number of residents expressed that the best site might be to rebuild the existing Water
Treatment Plant site. The next best site would be at the existing Compost Center, and eliminate
composting by doing curbside recycling. There was a suggestion that we should consider a Prop
2'/2 override to reinstate curbside recycling which is anticipated to be about $125,000 per year.
Some expressed the feeling that this should be done even if the existing Compost Center site is
not used for the Water Treatment Plant.
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A question was raised about buying all of our water from the MWRA, and CDM representatives
indicated that was not permitted by law. The Town Manager indicated that he has been having
some discussion with DEP about the possibility of doing a special act to allow Reading to buy all
of their water from the MWRA.
The question was raised about the vulnerability of the Town's wells from another gasoline spill.
Ted McIntire noted that we are in the process of working on an I-93 containment process and
that would require the cooperation of the Mass. Highway, Mass. DEP, the Town of Wilmington
and the Town of Reading.
The meeting of the site walk at the Water Treatment Plant adjourned at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Number: 2005-13 Fee: $50.00
TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that BRINKER MASSACHUSETTS CORP. d/b/a ROMANO'S
MACARONI GRILL, 48 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE, READING, MASS., seating
252 customers
IS HEREBY GRANTED A
COMMON VICTUALLER'S LICENSE
in said Reading. Massachusetts and at that place only and expires December 31,
2005, unless sooner suspended or revoked for violation of the laws of the
Commonwealth respecting the licensing of common victuallers.
'This license is issued in conformity with the authority granted to the licensing
authorities by General Laws, Chapter 140, and amendments thereto.
In Testimony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official
signatures.
O~ OFR
y Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
ff ° Reading, MA 01867-2686
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FAX: (781) 942.9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
September 19, 2005
Fran Spadafora
20 Dean Road
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Ms. Spadafora:
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942.6643
Your application for a one day license to serve beer and wine at a pre-opening party for the Sofia
Brina Clothing Store at 12 Woburn Street is approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The activities will take place between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the interior only at 12
Woburn Street.
2. The party will be by invitation only.
3. There should be no self-service - a server will be present at all times at the site.
This permit is for September 28, 2005.
st of luck in your event.
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Sinc rely,
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that SOFIA BRINA CLOTHING STORE, 12 WOBURN STREET,
READING, MASS.
IS HEREBY GRANTED
PERMISSION TO SERVE - NOT SELL
BEER AND WINE
AT A PRE-OPENING PARTY
ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 TO 10:00 P.M.
Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act.
This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating
thereto and expires at 10:00 p.m., September 28, 2005, unless suspended or revoked.
Date Issued: September 19, 2005
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Number: 2005-3 Fee: $50.00
TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that the READING MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION, INC.,
110 HAVEN STREET, READING, MASS.
THE ABOVE NAMED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
IS HEREBY GRANTED
A SPECIAL ONE-DAY LICENSE
FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
TO BE SERVED ON THE PREMISES
AT A PRIVATE FUNCTION
ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2005
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 P.M. -11:00 P.M.
Under Chapter 138, Section 14, of the Liquor Control Act.
This permission is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating
thereto and expires at 11:00 p.m., September 24, 2005, unless suspended or revoked.
Date Issued: September 21, 2005
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Joseph G. Duffy
460 Summer Avenue
Reading MA 01867
September 13, 2005
Cheryl Johnson, Town Clerk
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Dear Ms. Johnson,
ECEIVED .
TOWN CLERK
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1005 SEP I U A ID= 11
It is with reluctance that I give my resignation as a member of the Board of Selectmen of
the Town of Reading effective April 3, 2006. My resignation is due to personal reasons.
I am giving adequate notice of my resignation in hopes that interested candidates will
come forward to run for the remainder of my term, and that the Town will avoid the cost
and inconvenience to the community of a Special Election.
I have thoroughly enjoyed Jay tenure as a Selectman, and regret that I will not be able to
fill out the entirety of my term.
Sincerely
v
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September 15, 2005
Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleiker
Town Manager
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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We are pleased to inform you that the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Petroleum Product Cleanup
Fund Administrative Review Board has approved your grant request for $10,125.00. Enclosed with
this letter, you will find your check and a detailed description of the actions taken by the UST Board
with respect to your grant request.
If you have any questions, please call Stuart Glass at (617) 887-5978.
Very truly yours,
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Alan LeBovidge ~j
Commissioner
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FY 05 COST REIMBURSEMENT
CLAIMANT: Town of Reading
VENDOR# : 46001277
ADDRESS: 16 Lowell Street
.Reading, MA 01867
FACILITY Reading High School
ADDRESS 62-82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 018999
PROCESSING DATE: 6/20/2005
BOARD ACTION: Approved
CONTACT: Peter I. Hechenbleiker
Town Managemenr
PHONE: 7819943132
WAS APPLICATION RECEIVED WITHIN
12 MONTHS OF COMPLETION OF
WORK PERFORMED?
IS GRANT A PRE-APPROVAL?
IS PRE-APPROVED $ AMOUNT
YES NO
X
YES NO
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MORE THAN PRE-APPROVED
DETERMINATION?
INVOICE INVOICE DATE CLAIMED
Petroleum Management 7/30/2004
Services
Remove 30K gal. Tank $ 10,000.00
Remove 30K gal. Tank $ 10,250.00
ELIGIBLE AMOUNT:
GRANT AMOUNT:
YES NO
INELIGIBLE
$ 20,250.00
$10,125.00
09/23/2005 13:37 17819441191
SALLY M HOYT
Sally M. Hoyt
221 West Street, Pleading, MA 01867
Telephone:. 781-944-1191
September 21, 2005
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TO. MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING COMMISSION
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REGULATIONS TO PFIOTECT11JET= FROM FUTURE QEU,? P_fltlEM
ANI~ ESPECIALLY. 40B PRMM
I attended the presentation of the Ad Hoc Committee's Master Man before
the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, and commended
its members for the fine job well done. Following my discussions with
the Town Manager, I am recommending bylaw changes to protect the
Town of Reading and abutters from future 408 developments..
Reading requires stronger regulations that would prohibit the placing of
structures so close to the roadway. 50 ft. frontage should be required.
Structures should also have 50 ft. setback from abutters property line.
408 developments should position lower structures at the front of the
development, and. taller ones at the rear of the 'development. This would
allow for beautification of grounds along the street side.
The design of all future structures, including 40B projects, must be in
keeping with the neighborhood to protect its historic village pattern.
The designs must be approved prior to the granting of permits. We
must mandate by regulations the number of stories developers may build
in future developments.
We must do everything in our power to protect abutters and neighbors of
future developments. The property of abutters and neighbors' of the
current Spence Farm development has been enormously violated.
We need stronger safeguards and zoning bylaws that would protect our
Town, its abutters and neighbors. THANK YOU.
SALLY M. HOYT,
(Please Note:. This memo repl,are5 former memo submitted.)
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Matthew Cummings
II Lake Street, Unit 126
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 587-0466
September 21, 2005
Ms. Camille Anthony, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Camille:
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I hope this letter finds you well; unfortunately we find ourselves at the end of the summer
again, how quickly the time seems to move.
I also want to let you and the Board of Selectmen know that I am resigning as your
representative on the Audit Committee as I have just moved to Wakefield and am no
longer able to serve the town in that capacity. I thank you for the opportunity to remain
involve after leaving the Board and wish you and the others well for the future.
It does seem a little strange to be living other than in Reading, however life is dynamic
and ever changing, which serves to keeps us young I think. Again, the best of luck.
Warm regards,
Matthew Cummings
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To: MWRA Service-Area Communities
From: Joseph E. Favaloro, Executive Director
MWRA Advisory Board
Date: September 16, 2005
Subject: Community Rate Projections ;v
Enclosed please find a copy of the "MWRA Community Rate Projections" publication, prepared by
the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Advisory Board. This document is
intended to bring into focus the impact of projected MWRA rate assessments, which approach over
40% through the next five years, and assist your community in preparing for these increases.
Projects such as the Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, which first went online in 1995, and
the John J. Carroll Water Treatment Plant, which went live on July 27th of this year, made
significant strides in improving the quality of water and sewer services provided to MWRA
communities. Additionally, these projects achieved critical environmental gains, satisfying strict
environmental regulations at both the state and federal level. These types of capital improvements
are necessary to reach the Authority's goal of bringing its system up to 20 century standards and
have made the MWRA a national leader in water and sewer technologies. However, such
investments, which total over $6 billion, come at an enormous cost and impact to your community
and your ratepayers. After nearly two decades of significant capital investment in the system,
MWRA communities, which are already experiencing some of the highest rates in the country, are
now faced with alarming water and sewer rate projections over the next several years.
The enclosed "MWRA Community Rate Projections" document shows water and sewer percent
increases from FY06 through FY 11 for each community, based on MWRA wholesale projections.
With 40% plus increases expected through FY2011, rate relief has become the number one
legislative priority for the Advisory Board. These community rate projections are intended to spur
discussion among all parties involved in this important issue including communities, their
Legislators, the Governor, the MWRA and Advisory Board Members and ultimately to find
solutions to make rates affordable.
As always, the Advisory Board looks forward to working with you on this issue. After reviewing
the "MWRA Community Rate Projections," please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions
or for additional information.
Joseph E. Favaloro, Executive Director
1.1 Beacon Street • Suite 1010 • Boston, MA 02108-3020 • Telephone: (617) 742-7561 • C•ax: (617) 742-4614
Website: wWnv.mwraadvisoryboarcl.cont • Entail: m i ra_aU a mwrastate.ma.us
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FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FYII
Wholesale Water Charge
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Percentage Increase
0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Between Approved Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2011 (five years), your M
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Wholesale Sewer Charge 2,980,493 3,174,013 3,481,764 3,749,031 4,129,320 4,221,081
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Between Approved Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2011 (five years), your R$1 2:x#0 588
contribution to the wastewater rate revenue requirement to the MWRA increases by,
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TOTAL $2,980,493 $3,174,013 $3,481,764 $3,749,031 $4,129,320 $4,221,081
Percentage Increase 6.5% 9.7% 7.7% 10.1% 2.2%
Between Approved Fiscal Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2011 (five years), your total b
water and sewer community obligation to the MWRA increases by:
A percentage increase of rt • '
Notes:
• Wholesale charges are based upon the Proposed FY06 CEB Planning Estimate as presented to the MWRA Board of Directors at their June 29, 2005 meeting. The
projected rates do not assume the receipt of Commonwealth Debt Service Assistance beyond Fiscal Year 2006.
• Wastewater rate projections do not account for potential adjustments to each community's share of four allocation parameters: annual wastewater flow, maximum month
flow, census population and sewered population.
• Waterworks rate projections do not account for potential adjustments to each community's share of total MWRA calendar year water use.
• Projected community charges exclude other MWRA fees associated with community support loan initiatives including the Local Water Pipeline Improvement Loan Program
and Sewer Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance Program.
MWRA Advisory Board Community Rate Projection
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
To: Bill To i
Subjec . E: Jordan's/ ucks-update 9/2/05
Thanks Bill - I thought it was good discussion also.
Yes - the 6 am to midnight is town-wide. In fact in the remainder of the community, trash trucks can also operate
as early as 6 am.
have the names of a couple of lighting consultants, and passed Scott a note asking for any names he has. If
you have the names of any consultants I'd be happy to include them in seeking proposals.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Toppi [mailto:billtoppi@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 3:39 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE: Jordan's/trucks-update 9/2/05
Peter,
I do see that now. I suppose that is Town-wide, not just for Walkers Brook? Par 31 does say that
but doesn't specify Saturdays like the 7 AM rule. Good meeting last night
Bill
From: 'Hechenbleikner, Peter" <phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us>
To: 'Bill Toppi" <billtoppi@hotmai/.com>
Subject: RE., Jordan s/trucks-update 912105
Date: Wed, 7Sep 200511;22.•23 -0400
Bill
If you read the decision below - the last sentence - retail use deliveries are permitted between 6 am and
midnight. What is otherwise restricted by this decision are non-retail related deliveries and pick-up, and
trash removal.
I Pete
After occupancy of a building, the hours for non-retail deliveries and pick-up (excluding customer pick-up) or trash removal to
or from any building shall be limited to the following hours: Monday through Friday inclusive 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturdays
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sundays and legal holidays, none. Retail uses at this site shall have no deliveries, pick-up during the
hours of midnight to 6:00 AM.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Toppi [mailto:billtoppi@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:59 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; sdmi@bigfoot.com; patdevito@senatortisei.com
Cc: DLaVancher@lifeplansinc.com; JSeagrams@aol.com; paul.humphries@verizon.net
Subject: RE: Jordan's/trucks-update 9/2/05
Peter,
Then why does the permit say 7AM..par3l
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9/7/2005
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From:
Frey, Bob (MHD) [Bob.Frey@state.ma.us]
Sent:
Friday, September 16, 2005 3:41 PM
To:
Corey, John; Marquis, Rick; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen,
Darlene; Casey, Paul; Clarke, Dennis; Curran, John; DiBlasi, Joe; Durrant, Ian; Everson, Jeff;
Festa, Mike; Gallagher, Jim; Gallerani, Michael; Grover, Robert; Hamblin, Eileen; Havern,
Robert; Jones, Bradley; Katsoufis, George; Kennedy, Anthony; Kinsman, Art; Leiner, Craig;
Meaney, Paul; Medeiros, Paul; Motter, Andrew; Natale, Patrick; Rogers, Maureen A.; Smith,
Susan; Sodano, Paul; Stinson, Richard; Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster,
Bill; Woelfel, Steve
Cc:
Blaustein, Joan; Burggraff, Mary; Callan, Melissa; Christello, Tricia; Cooke, Don; Dame, Chris;
DiZoglio, Dennis; Draisen, Mark; Dwyer, Margaret; Edwards, Adriel; Florino, Ron, Frey, Bob;
Grzegorzewski, Josh; Town Manager; Lindstrom, Mike; Lucas, Barbara; Lutz, Elaine;
McKinnon, Anne; Mcvann, John; Miller, Kenneth; O'Rourke, Carmen; Purdy, Jim; Reilly, Chris;
Schwartz, Bill; Stein, Kathy; Tafoya, Ben; Van Magness, Frederick; Wood, Gail
Subject:
Advance ITF meeting notice: 1-93/1-95 Interchange Study
Hello Again Task Force Members:
Now that summer schedules are over with, it's time to resume our ITF
meetings. Here's a quick advance notice for your calendars: The next
full
ITF meeting will be on Wednesday, October 12 (the previous tentative
date,
9/28., is now reserved for a subcommittee meeting). I will send more
meeting
details for the 12th (including location) once we have worked that out.
Stay tuned...
Thanks,
- Bob
Bob Frey
Manager of Statewide Planning
Office of Transportation Planning
Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation
(617) 973-7449
bob.frey@state.ma.us
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