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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
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TO: -Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleibmer
DATE: January 21, 2005
RE: Request for Adding Cordials to Restaurant Beer and Wine Licenses
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
Please see the attached material from Steven Bell, proprietor at Savory Tastes. This is currently
the only Beer and Wine Restaurant License that we have issued.
If the Board is inclined to pursue this matter, it would require the same process as was used to
initially secure the Beer and Wine Restaurant Licenses — i.e. Selectmen's approval, Town
Meeting approval, special legislation, and a vote of the residents.
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From: savorytastescafe @comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:58 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Ammending current Liquor license to included Cordials
Peter I. Hechenbleikner January 19,2005
Town Manager
Peter,
Per our conversation I am writing to you to have the Board of Selectmen open discussions on the town
requesting approval of Beer, Wine and Cordial Licenses and adding them to the towns current list.
As you already know Savory Tastes Cafe's size (less than 100 seats) limits us to having just our Beer
and Wine License which up until now has been sufficient. Actually, S.T.C. has never wanted a full
liquor license; it was never part of our business plan, but the addition of cordials to our current license
would be an enhancement to our business. Our business plan has evolved to include a late night desserts
option for our customers and several of the Reading residents who have come in have requested that we
offer cordials as an option and accompaniment to their dessert and coffee. In addition to the late night
dessert menu, including cordials on our drink menu would also improve and enhance the customers
overall dining experience at Savory Tastes Cafe, potentially bringing more people into Reading Center
to see what it has to offer. Also, being able to expand our current license would help us to better
compete in the current Reading business market. Lastly, but certainly not the least important, this added
option would drive more revenue to Savory Tastes Cafe and expand the tax base which we pay.
At the January 25th Board of Selectmen meeting Savory Tastes Cafe will be represented by Janice A.
Nearen -Bell, President of Savory Tastes Cafe; my partner and my wife.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Stephen O. Bell
Savory Tastes Cafe
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TovvN OF READIN
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
Phone: 781-942-9012
Fax: 781-942-9071 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Email: creilly@d.reading.ma.us
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Date: January 10, 2005
To: Peter Hechenbleikner
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From: Chris Reilly, Town Planner
RE: SMART GROWTH
You have asked for a short brief on Chapter 40R and the establishment of smart.
growth districts. I have organized my report based on your questions:
What Smart Growth Is:
The passage of Chapter 40R last summer is part of the legislative effort to
endorse and implement Governor's Romney's Sustainable Development Principles.
Broadly, Chapter 40R seeks to expand housing choice and affordability, by
providing an incentive to municipalities to adopt smart growth overlay districts
for the purpose of allowing and promoting multi-unit residential redevelopment
in established, transit-oriented centers.
Specifically, upon application to DHCD after adoption of a smart growth overlay
district Chapter 40R provides an escalating State-subsidy directly to the
municipality for incremental production of housing units. The intent is to create
a strong incentive for communities to amend their zoning to establish an overlay
district designed to encourage more concentrated development and increased
housing production.
Applicability to Reading:
Chapter 40R is geared toward application in transit-oriented commercial nodes
where redevelopment opportunities exist for mixed use-oriented housing
production. Reading's downtown contains several of the elements Chapter 40R
identifies as priorities, including a regional transportation network,
underutilized uses, existing infrastructure and community facilities.
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A smart growth overlay I district could be adopted for the Business B district that
would achieve several objectives the BOS and CPDC have supported, including
residential and mixed-uses in the downtown and additional resources for
affordable housing efforts.
While the term "Smart Growth" describes a,comprehensive approach to land use
development, the expressed purpose of Chapter 40R is to induce conditions
amenable to increased housing production. Therefore Chapter 40R. is not directly
applicable to capital improvement planning, although the "zoning incentive
payements" received for qualifying districts may be used for infrastructure and
municipalities with approved smart growth districts may receive preferential
consideration when applying for discretionary funds available through the
EOEA, EOT and DHCD.
The presence of a smart growth district overlay would therefore position
Reading more favorably relative to other applicants for competitive programs
geared toward capital projects like a parking deck.
MPAC Review:
The MPAC has identified zoning amendments to allow appropriate residential
uses in the downtown as important housing and economic development goals in
the master plan update.
As part of short-term implementation goals associated with Master Plan
objectives, the CPDC is reviewing possible zoning amendments to allow for
residential uses with existing permitted uses in the downtown business district.
The intent identified in the master plan update process is to preserve and
enhance existing commercial storefronts while allowing for appropriate mixed-
use development in underutilized, upper-story space.
It is likely the CPDC will draft a mixed-use zoning amendment for the
downtown business .district consistent with Chapter 40R for inclusion in the
Annual Town Meeting this spring. I have kept them aware of existing concerns
about the downtown parking shortage and initiatives to encourage alternative
uses, such as the ad hoc hospital committee, and will take these into
consideration as they deliberate any zoning amendments that are consistent with
Smart Growth.
Various model bylaws I have researched and compiled will be reviewed during
the CPDC Zoning Workshop scheduled for January 10; 1 have suggested to the
CPDC that they discuss the merits of each and then recommend a joint zoning
workshop with the BOS on January 24 to get their input on a warrant article.
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Monday, January 10, 2005 2:07 PM
Hechenbleikner, Peter
RE: Smart Growth
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Fromm: Heuhenbhaknmr, Peter
Sent: Friday, January O7.2OO5Q:1GAM
To: Reilly, Chris
Subject: RE: Smart Growth
Chris
Good report. Do you think as part of the housing initiative in downtown, that would qualify for smart growth
designation, ��ond therefore some of the incentives. For example, if this was o smart growth area, could ve get a
grant
parking in downtown to increase the supply of parking? Do you want to amend your report to
address these issues?
Pete
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From: Reilly, Chris
Sent: Thursday, ]anuaryN6,2UOG5:UZPM
To; Hechenble\kner,Peter,
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Chris Reilly
Reading Town Planner
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
fax: 781-942-9071
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Thursday; January OG.2O052:44PM ,
To: Reilly, Chris
Subject: Smart Growth
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FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.mams
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -2685
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleilmer
DATE: January 21, 2005
RE: Follow Up — Joln1 Street Neighborhood Meeting
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
Attached please see notes put together by Joe Delaney, George Hines' memo dated 12/13/04 and
emails that were received prior to and after the December 4 meeting.
The Board needs to focus on how it wants to proceed with the items raised. It may be that
splitting things into short tern and long tenn issues as George had suggested may be appropriate.
Specifically, we have $100,000 in developer's money to spend on the neighborhood and would
like to get whatever construction we are going to do started this Spring.
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John Street Neighborhood Meeting
December 4, 2004
Traffic and Neighborhood Issues
1. A question was raised regarding the adequacy of the 300 -foot notification
requirements for meetings. The concern was that with large projects, people do not
know what is going on and that the notification requirements should be expanded.
Also that boards and committees need to protect the public interest.
2. A new access road through to either Ash Street or Goodall Sanford Road should be
investigated.
3. Truck traffic has been observed turning around in John Street and/or Lakeview Ave.
4. A general concern was expressed about cut through traffic and speeding in the
neighborhood.
5. Traffic from Jordan's causes backups onto 128.
6. There used to be a stop sign at the bottom of the 128 ramp that is now a yield.
7. Car carriers at 128 Ford are unloading on Walkers Brook Drive forcing traffic to the
left.
8. There is inadequate signage at the lane drop at General Way.
9. It was noted that the corner of Washington Street and Village Street is dangerous.
10. Saturday and Sunday traffic is the worst.
11. Residents have observed trucks cutting down Green St., Village St. and John St.
12. The timing of the light at Washington and Main Street does not allow enough green
time for Washington Street westbound.
13. There was a complaint about trucks using Washington Street at night.
14. The speed limit should be lowered on Washington Street.
15. Traffic cuts through the neighborhood on Elliot St. and Village St. when Washington
St. backs up.
16. The Town should use our traffic consultant to evaluate neighborhood issues and
solutions.
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17. Do not enter signs on Elliot and Village Street was suggested.
18. Saturday cut through traffic from Salem to Walkers Brook Drive is a problem.
19. A right tam only coming out of General Way was suggested.
20. The traffic lights at the Home Depot provide too much green for the development and
not enough for Walkers Brook Drive.
21. The Town should work towards a Washington Street bypass.
22. The Town needs to look at the broader picture rather than using a band-aid approach.
23. Another resident complained about lack of notification.
24. There is a lack of sidewalks in the neighborhood.
25. The Town needs to develop a master plan of the area.
26. Concerns were expressed about children's safety in the neighborhood.
27. A shuttle system should be provided from this area to the downtown and depot.
28. The Town should consider removing the Do Not Enter signs on Salem Street.
29. Pedestrian traffic needs to be taken into consideration.
30. Development is causing us to lose sight of the Town's character.
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Town at` Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 1 1867-2685
To: Board of Selectmen
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From: Georgge Hines
Date: 12/13/04
Subject: Traffic Meeting Follow Up
George V. Hines
Selectman
(781) 942 -9043
fax(781)942 -9070
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us
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After reviewing my notes from the Saturday traffic meeting I have compiled some actions I believe we should
undertake to respond to the issues raised. I believe there are some immediate short term things we can do and
some long term initiatives we can undertake.
SHORT TERM
1. We should request the Town Manager have the Police Dept. prepare and present an effective, clear,
measurable, written enforcement plan townwide with emphasis on reported trouble spots such as
West St. (Truck exclusion) and Washington St.
2. Evaluate the immediate needs for crosswalks needed due to new developments and potential new
school walking routes. This will also need long term action I will include in that section.
3. Request local companies to direct truck drivers to use main routes rather than local streets. (May
require informational stops by Police Dept. to determine cooperation level).
4. Proactively pursue land acquisition options to improve roadway access such as Newcrossing to Ash
St. and Newcrossing to the Danis/Boston Stove /General Tire property.
5. Move lane reduction sign located on the northbound side of Walkers Brook Drive back toward the
highway to give drivers more notice of the roadway narrowing.
6. Check cycling of Jordans/Home Depot traffic signal.
7. Work with 128 sales to find solution to unloading of vehicles f car carrier trucks in traffic lane.
Perhaps an arrangement with an abutting property owner.
8. Sign the curve on Washington St. to slow traffic down.
1. Develop a crosswalk program inventorying intersections and non intersection locations and identify
locations needing crosswalks. The program should include marking heavily used crosswalks with
signs indicating state law requiring stopping for pedestrians.
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2. Develop a policy on public notification that requires notice of greater than 300 feet depending on
size and impact of project.
3. Conduct a traffic study of Elliot/GreenNillage /John St area to determine effective means to
discourage cut through traffic and slow traffic down.
I hope the Board is willing to take an aggressive role as road commissioners and community leaders.to help
correct some of the concerns our citizens have expressed.
Cc: P. Hechenbleikner
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From: garyandnat.baker @comcast.net j
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 8:30 PM
To: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
Subject: traffic issues hearing 12/4
Mr Hechenbleikner,
I am pleased to hear that there will be a hearing addressing the residents concerns about the traffic
conditions on Salem Street and others in town. As a former resident of Salem Street, and currently
residing on Evergreen Road, I'd like to forward a few concerns I had noted at my previous address.
1) Speed limits and signage. It seems odd to me that Salem Street has 2 different speed limits posted, 35
MPH headed towards town and 30 MPH headed towards the rotary. This creates a sense of confusion to
motorists and should be standardized, ideally at the lower limit to encourage slower speeds. Further,
there is only 1 sign in each direction and each is partially obscured by trees making readability difficult
at best. Might I suggest a consistent speed limit of 30 MPH with additional signage placed along the
roadway in full view of motorists? I would also suggest regular speed enforcement as a matter of public
safety.
2) Crosswalks and safety. Having lived at the corner of Salem and Pearl and a view of the crosswalk
from my kitchen table, I feel confident in stating that cross walk etiquette by motorists is quite poor.
Motorists frequently disregard public safety laws and simple courtesy of not allowing pedestrians to
cross, sometimes at great lengths of time. I, personally, have been forced to wait for more than a dozen
cars and trucks to pass before I was allowed to cross safely. In fact, I have even seen town police, state
police, Mass Highway, MBTA, USPS, and numerous private business vehicles pass through the
crosswalk without stopping for me and my children. I would suggest the following for consideration in
making this less of an issue: 1) some form of public education about the cross walk laws in the state, 2)
periodic enforcement of these laws to reinforce them, 3) some form of a traffic signal which will stop
traffic in all directions to allow safe passage.
3) Trucks on Salem Street. There has been an increase in the number and speed of trucks traveling on
Salem St. They are loud, dangerous, and more often than not, show a lack of courtesy to the residents of
the road. Outside of the convenience of cutting through the neighborhood to reach Rt 128, I see little
reason for trucks to travel this road. They have easy access to Rt 128 off of Main Street (a commercial
district) and can also reach Rt 93 either from 128 or off Concord St in N Reading. Their travel on
Salem Street is particularly troublesome in the middle of the night as they tend to travel at high rates of
speed and thus amplifying the noise that they make with their engines revving and brakes engaging as
they come around the bend at Salem and Pearl, making sleep difficult at times. I would suggest that the
town consider a truck exclusion on Salem (and Lowell too), minimally between the hours of 7PM and
7AM, and ideally around the clock in efforts to make the roads and sidewalks a safer and quieter place.
I realize that this may be rash, but the town/area offers access to both major highways without having to
go through residential areas (Rt 95 off of Main Street and Rt 93 off Concord St in N Reading).
Thank you for the opportunity to share my opinions about traffic in the area and only wish I had done so
earlier. If you wish to discuss these thoughts further, please do not hesitate to reply to this message or
call me at 781.942.1204.
12/2/2004
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From: garyandnat.baker @comcast.net f
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 8:30 PM
To: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
Subject: traffic issues hearing 12/4
Mr Hechenbleikner,
I am pleased to hear that there will be a hearing addressing the residents concerns about the traffic
conditions on Salem Street and others in town. As a former resident of Salem Street, and currently
residing on Evergreen Road, I'd like to forward a few concerns I had noted at my previous address.
1) Speed limits and signage. It seems odd to me that Salem Street has 2 different speed limits posted, 35
MPH headed towards town and 30 MPH headed towards the rotary. This creates a sense of confusion to
motorists and should be standardized, ideally at the lower limit to encourage slower speeds. Further,
there is only 1 sign in each direction and each is partially obscured by trees making readability difficult
at best. Might I suggest a consistent speed limit of 30 MPH with additional signage placed along the
roadway in full view of motorists? I would also suggest regular speed enforcement as a matter of public
safety.
2) Crosswalks and safety. Having lived at the corner of Salem and Pearl and a view of the crosswalk
from my kitchen table, I feel confident in stating that cross walk etiquette by motorists is quite poor.
Motorists frequently disregard public safety laws and simple courtesy of not allowing pedestrians to
cross, sometimes at great lengths of time. I, personally, have been forced to wait for more than a dozen
cars and trucks to pass before I was allowed to cross safely. In fact, I have even seen town police, state
police, Mass Highway, MBTA, USPS, and numerous private business vehicles pass through the
crosswalk without stopping for me and my children. I would suggest the following for consideration in
making this less of an issue: 1) some form of public education about the cross walk laws in the state, 2)
periodic enforcement of these laws to reinforce them, 3) some form of a traffic signal which will stop
traffic in all directions to allow safe passage.
3) Trucks on Salem Street. There has been an increase in the number and speed of trucks traveling on
Salem St. They are loud, dangerous, and more often than not, show a lack of courtesy to the residents of
the road. Outside of the convenience of cutting through the neighborhood to reach Rt 128, I see little
reason for trucks to travel this road. They have easy access to Rt 128 off of Main Street (a commercial
district) and can also reach Rt 93 either from 128 or off Concord St in N Reading. Their travel on
Salem Street is particularly troublesome in the middle of the night as they tend to travel at high rates of
speed and thus amplifying the noise that they make with their engines revving and brakes engaging as
they come around the bend at Salem and Pearl, making sleep difficult at times. I would suggest that the
town consider a truck exclusion on Salem (and Lowell too), minimally between the hours of 7PM and
7AM, and ideally around the clock in efforts to make the roads and sidewalks a safer and quieter place.
I realize that this may be rash, but the town/area offers access to both major highways without having to
go through residential areas (Rt 95 off of Main Street and Rt 93 off Concord St in N Reading).
Thank you for the opportunity to share my opinions about traffic in the area and only wish I had done so
earlier. If you wish to discuss these thoughts further, please do not hesitate to reply to this message or
call me at 781.942.1204.
12/2/2004
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From: Paul Piraino [mpiraino@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 10:38 AM
To: selectmen @ci. reading. ma. us; townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
Subject: Comment on the traffic situation due to "HomeDepot-Jordans"
I feel that the neighborhood discord over the "Home Depot-J ord a ns" can
be resolved by assuring that the traffic will not become so bad as to cause people to
consider leaving their homes and moving out of the neighborhood.
As it has been for many years, the neighborhood is a cut-through for morning and
evening traffic whenever Rte 128 backs up. Now conditions are becoming
unbearable, with increased traffic and resulting noise and pollution.
I think that if the traffic could be calmed down and trucks could be eliminated,
say, from midnight to 6:00 A.M., then most of the discord and frustration shown by
the neighbors would be resolved.
Speaking for myself, I have lived at this same address since 1966, and now I am
sadly contemplating moving, due to these things which I mentioned. However, if the
traffic and noise were reduced to some level of normalcy, I would be grateful.
There is no doubt that the present conditions are lowering our property values
and yet most of our taxes on this part of Washington St were increased by over
15% this coming fiscal year. This seems somewhat unfair.
However, if you could solve this traffic dilemma, I would gladly pay the price of
living in this great town.
Thank you for whatever you may do to solve this thorny problem.
Yours truly,
Marie and Paul Piraino
216 Washington Street
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12/13/2004
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From: Richard A. Rizzo .com
Sent Friday, December 03.2OD42:24PIVI
To: town man ager@ci. reading. ma. us
subject: traffic issues
As a hone owner em deeply concerned about the seriously
worsening traffic situation on Washington St. A neighborhood
street is rapidly becoming a
highway. Backing out of my driveway is becoming a hazard.
One way traffic on the street
moving easterly from Main St. and road from
Walkers Brook Drive to Main St. &Ayh St. should have major
positive consideration.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Rizzo
179 Washington St.
l2/l3/2O04
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FROM: Joan Langsam, Town Counsel NO
DATE: December 8, 2004 N
SUBJECT. °Smolun Bein Permitted
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You have requested advice as to whether the Town of Reading, through its Board of
Selectmen, may prohibit smoking in private clubs. Mass. Gen. Laws c. 270, §22 was recently
amended by the legislature, effective July 5, 2004. The amended section 22 is much more
restrictive than the previous law as to where smoking may be allowed. It virtually prohibits
smoking in all public places.
Section 22 (a) of Chapter 270 defines a "Membership association" as a "not- for - profit entity
that has been established for charitable, philanthropic, civic, social, benevolent, educational,
religious, athletic, recreation or similar purposes..." The definition continues to include an
association of a fiaternal nature, a chapter 180 corporation, an established religious place of
worship, or a veterans' organization. An entity is not to be considered a "membership association"
unless membership is required for not less than 90 days. Such requirement does not apply to a
religious establishment.
Paragraph (c)(2)(i) of Section 22 provides that smoking p Ua be permitted on premises
occupied by a membership association if the premises are owned or leased for more than 90
consecutive days and if the premises are not located in a public building. However smoking is not
permitted in the membership association's premises if it is open to the public, occupied by a non-
member who is not an invited guest, or if the premises are rented fiom the association for
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compensation. Smoking is permitted if the space is restricted to members and their invited guests
and the employees of the association.
Chapter 270, §220) allows the implementation of additional restrictions on smoking by any
political subdivision of the commonwealth such as a municipality. Accordingly, a municipality
may be more restrictive. As our local smoking regulations permit smoking in clubs, an amendment
would have to be adopted in order to prohibit smoking in the private clubs. Local Boards of Health
have the authority to impose reasonable regulations concerning health issues. The Board of
Selectman cannot impose conditions that would contradict our own bylaws and regulations. Nor
can they use the liquor licensing process to avoid such regulations.
Please advise if you have additional questions or concerns relating to this issue.
FAX: (781) 942 -9071
Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
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FROM: Peter I. Hechenblerlcner ,
DATE: January 21, 2005
RE: Follow Up — Memorial Park Recommendations
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
Attached are the recommendations of the Memorial Park Use Conunittee. The challenge now is
to take these recommendations, and pert them in some form that can be implemented. I have
heard from a resident that there may be some heirs to the original donors. This would be an
important part of the process.
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Memorial Park
Memorial Park is land which was donated to be "maintained as a
Public Park for passive recreation and as a place for healthful
rest, and amusement for people of all ages. Activities at Memorial
Park shall not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the immediate
neighborhood.
Rules and Regulations:
1. The deed from the donors specified that
no organized games of football, baseball,
soccer and kindred games or any games.
that are in their nature hazardous, are
permitted.
2. Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted on any public
property..
3. All groups must dispose of their own.trash.
4. Pet owners must remove animal waste. Dogs must be on a
leash at all times.
5. Fire Arms, Destructive Weapons, Slingshots, Bow and
Arrows, and Fire Works are prohibited.
6. Fires and Cooking Grills prohibited except by special permit.
7. Golfing/ Practice prohibited.
8. Unauthorized vehicles prohibited from driving/ parking on
any non- designated roadway or parking lot.
9. These regulations shall be enforced by the Reading Police
Department, who shall cause the immediate termination of
any activity that violates these rules and regulations.
10. No organized activities of any kind or activities
requiring a permit shall be, allowed before noon on Sunday.
11. Park is open 8:00 a.m.'until sunset.
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It is difficult to understand the INTENT of the donors given
the words of the deed and the heavy use of the park during
the lifetime of the donors. However taking into
consideration the heavy use of the Park- for Community
events and the often stated purpose of "healthful play for
children" here are our recommendations.
1. Community events as determined by the
Recreation Committee under the general
supervision of the Park Commissioners.
2. Practices by League teams as permitted by the
Recreation Committee.
3. An open unassigned space as determined by the
Recreation Committee.
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Scheduled league games between inter-town and in-
town teams that would require the fencing or lining
of the field.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: -Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleik ner
DATE: January 21, 2005
RE: Train Whistle Blowing
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
As the Board is aware, the Federal Railroad Administration has put together regulations
requiring whistle blowing at all grade, crossings. Through the MMA and the Massachusetts
Department of Telecommunications and Energy, Reading has joined other communities in
petitioning for "quite zones" on a grandfathered basis.
This week staff met with DTE representatives. DTE has come out and inspected all grade
crossings. Five of the six pose no problem. However, Ash Street is an unprotected grade
crossing and we had a recent accident there. Based on the above, we will have to annually
request from the Federal Railroad Administration the ability to retain the pre - existing quiet zone.
We will have five years to show progress in addressing any deficiencies we have (specifically
the Ash Street location). On an annual basis we will have to renew the request. Even once we
address and resolve the Ash Street situation, we will still have to file on an annual basis.
The filing requires us to recalculate our rating.
As the Board is aware, we are trying to work towards elimination of the Ash Street grade
crossing entirely. This may involve some land acquisition. Additionally, we will need to do
some interim safety measures at the Ash Street grade crossing to show that we are malting good
progress. We are looking at what those safety measures might be and will be coming back to the
Board of Selectmen at some date in the not too distant fiiture for approval of those.
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DATE: January 8, 2005
TO: MRA Members
FROM: Stanley J. Corcoran
Executive Vice President
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60 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111 -1383
(617) 426 -7272 or (800) 374 -4405
Facsimile (617) 426 -9546
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RE: Declaration of dividends and Participation Credits for Workers'
Compensation and Property and Liability participants'
MIIA is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the MIIA Property and
Casualty Group, Inc. has declared $500,000 in Dividends and $1,500,000 in Participation
Credits for a total of $2.0 million for participants in MIIA's workers' compensation and
property and casualty programs.
A facsimile check showing the dividend amount credited to you is enclosed. We will
credit your account with the dividend which will show on your fourth quarter invoice. If
you would prefer to receive an actual check in this amount, please request this in writing
before February 1". (If you have questions on this process, please contact Greg McGrath
at 1- 800 - 374 -4405 ext. 256.)
MRA introduced the Participation Credit last year to recognize the continued
commitment of many of our members and to recognize the administrative savings to the
program from these loyal members. The Participation Credit will be applied as credit to
your Property & Liability and Workers' Compensation premiums on policies effective
July 1, 2005 to July 2006. These credits apply only to members who remain in the
program for the 2006 fiscal year. Facsimile checks showing the Participation Credits
applicable to you are also enclosed.
You may wish to publicize this award, depending on the size of the dividend and
Participation Credits. If so, we have a sample press release available for your use, which
is also available through our website at www.eNMA.org.
Congratulations on your awards. And thank you for your part in maintaining the excellent
safety records which allow us to provide these savings to our members.
An Interlocal Service of the Massachusetts Municipal Association
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PRESSRELEASE
MIIA Declares $2.0 Million Dividend and Participation Credit
MIIA Property and Casualty Group declared $500,000 in Dividends and
$1,500,000 in Participation Credits for a total of $2.0 million for participants in MIIA's
workers' compensation and property & liability programs. The [NAME OF MEMBER] is
a member of the [MIIA workers' compensation program and/or the MIIA property and
liability program] and has received a total credit in the amount of [AMOUNT OF
VID
DIEND, AND PARTICIPATION CREDIT]:
Total dividends returned to MHA members now exceed $16 million!
The dividend distribution of $500,000 confirms MIIA's underlying philosophy
that municipalities and other public entities, through a cooperative effort, can reduce and
control workers' compensation insurance costs. MIIA is distributing this dividend to
eligible members immediately.
MIIA introduced the. Participation Credit last year to recognize the continued
commitment of many of our members and to recognize the administrative savings to the
program from these loyal members. The Participation Credit will be applied to reduce
insurance premiums on policies effective July 1, 2005 for members who remain in the
programs for the 2006 fiscal year.
These credits and dividends, combined with discounted rates, offer members
substantial savings. In addition, MIIA has continued its MIIA Rewards program, a
program that enables MIIA members to earn even more credits against future insurance
costs by performing certain loss control activities. As part of this program, MIIA
distributes loss control Tool Kits that assist its members in managing their risk. This year,
MIIA added another tool to its Kit — "Property Protection."
The dividend and credit announcement was made during the MIIA's annual
business meeting on January 8`". More than 400 public officials attended the annual
business meeting and luncheon, which is held during the Massachusetts Municipal
Association's annual meeting.
MIIA (which stands for the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association) is the
private, non -profit insurance arm of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. Municipal
insurance is MIIA's only business. MIIA insures over 350 cities, towns, and other public
entities in Massachusetts.
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Ms. Cheryl Johnson
Reading Town Clerk
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Ms. Johnson,
January 5" 2005
Longwood Place at Reading, located at 75 Pearl Street in Reading contains 18 housing
units reserved for moderate and low- income individuals. The Reading Selectmen, the
Reading Housing Authority and the principals of Longwood Place at Reading signed an
agreement on May 23, 1995 to rent half of those low- income units to qualifying Reading
residents. This letter shall certify that as of January 1- ten (10) of those units are rented
to Reading residents.
Very T y
Fra Pet
Executive Director
Cc: Reading Housing Authority
William Casper, Longwood Place at Reading
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JOHN P. COFLESKY, PRESIDENT
RICHARD R. BROWN, VICE PRESIDENT
PAUL E. CESAN, TREASURER
DAVID P. CORTESE, SECRETARY
Dear Local Official,
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REPRESENTING SERGEANTS AND TROOPERS
OF THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE
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I am writing to you on behalf of the State Police .Association of -Massachusetts, the union
representing approximately 2000 troopers and sergeants of the Massachusetts state
Police. We are very concerned about the regionalization trend among many local police
departments.
Some local agencies have been subscribing to law enforcement councils (LECs). These
groups are largely a product of the recent upswing in homeland security grant monies,
and portray themselves as regional police agencies, that are designed to "fill the gaps" in
law enforcement presence in Massachusetts.
Unfortunately, they are based on a premise built on exaggeration and falsehoods. As you
should know, the MSP exists to pro. vide many varied law enforcement services to each
and every municipality in the.state; including STOP (i,:e:, SWAT) team, hostage
negotiators, AirWing, K -9, Acci den t'Re ,onstruction, and many others. These specialty
units world in conjunction with and do not replace local police management at any
given scene, and have always been available at no charge to any city or town requesting
their services.
When towns subscribe to the LECs, they are duplicating services that are already paid for
by your local taxpayers. It makes no sense to spend large amounts of local tax dollars
budgeted for local law enforcementon groups that merely exist to take local officers out
of their given city or town. w hen your police officers participate in. the LEC activity,
they leave your community. You then pay overtime to officers to replace the LEC
participants or you experience a reduction in public safety coverage for the citizens of
your community. The end result of this scenario results in fewer local police officers on
the streets, higher local taxes for unnecessary duplication of services, and vastly
increased liability costs for officers who will become involved in situations that result in
litigation. Many,local leaders would have difficulty justifying the enormous expenditure
to defend the municipality from a civil suit, for an action that did not even, occur in the
community. Add to that the precarious uncertainties of having officers respond far
outside their legal Iurisdiction in private vehicles, and you have a real recipe for legal ,and
financial disaster.
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We urge you to examine this issue closely; determine the true and total cost of local
dollars spent on these groups, and seek to find out why others are trying to duplicate
services already provided at no charge at the state level. If you have any questions, or
need any further information, we would be pleased to provide it. Please contact us at any
time.
Sincerely,
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President
David Cortese
Secretary
January 18, 3005
Brenda Jones
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Dear Brenda,
I hope doing this by email is not too informal for the process of endorsing a
nomination for the LCC Leadership Awards.
Allison DaSilva, chairman of Reading's Cultural Council, has nominated State
Representative Bradley Jones for the category of "Outstanding Legislator", a
nomination that I am very happy to endorse.
Brad Jones is an outstanding legislator on many fronts. He is very visible, and
available to the entire community on issues that affect the Town of Reading and
it's residents.
Brad is a 24/7 legislator. In addition to his perfect attendance at all sessions of
the legislature, he is a supporter of cultural activities in Reading, and is often,
seen attending and supporting such activities, frequently with his wife and
young daughter. He has provided certificates, at a number of activities, including
the presentation last year of the Cultural Recognition Award in Reading. As a
legislator he has supported funding for the local cultural councils as part of the
state budget, even when times were financially difficult.
Brad Jones truly exemplifies the best in legislative support for the arts and
cultural affairs, and on behalf of the Town of Reading I am happy to endorse him
for this award.
Sincerely,
Peter I. Hechenbleik-ner
Town Manager
LCC Leadership Circle Awards
Nomination Form
OUTSTANDING LEGISLATOR
(STATEWIDE)
Nominee: —The Honorable Bradley Jones
Title (if applicable) —Representative
Contact Information Rep.BradleyJones@,hou.state.ma.us 617-722-2100
In 250 words or less, please describe below why this nominee is deserving of the
award. Please consider the following:
Has the legislator attended and /or participated in LCC-funded events?
Vocal in support of communihj arts and the LCC program
Responsive to LCC when assistance sought
As the Massachusetts State Representative for Reading, Bradley Jones has been very
supportive of and responsive to the Reading Cultural Council. He attended the RCC
Cultural Recognition Award ceremony last August in Memorial Park, Reading. Bradley
Jones participated in the ceremony, with Senator Richard Tisei, to read the certificate
and present it personally to Rusty Palumbo, the 2004 RCC Cultural Recognition Award
recipient.
Each year, Representative Jones' office has been helpful and considerate in providing an
official certificate from the state to present to the award winner, in working with the
RCC to develop press releases and expressed a sincere interest in the cultural vitality of
Reading. He has attended community celebrations at the Reading Library and is always
available to his constituency to listen to issues and ideas. On several occasions, as Chair
of the RCC, I have been pleased to meet him at a local event and taken the opportunity
to discuss RCC business. Representative Jones always welcomes the RCC information
and he and his staff have shown genuine encouragement of the arts in Reading. For this
reason I am pleased to have the opportunity to nominate The Honorable Bradley Jones
for the LCC Leadership Award.
2. Please attach up to three endorsements (other than yours) of this candidate. You
may include letters and any other supporting materials.
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(Due to the shortness of time, I am unable to attach endorsements. I will contact the
following people and request that they send emails under separate cover. Please feel
free to contact them directly to follow up on this procedure.)
Karyn Storti, Trustee, Reading Public Library; Chair, Substance Abuse Prevention
Committee
email: k—storti@yahoo.com
Eugene Nigro, Reading Symphony Orchestra, etc.
email: youyou54@aol.com
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, Reading, MA.
email: phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us
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Hechenblefter, Peter
From:
adasilva [dasilva4@comcast.net]
Sent:
Friday, January 14, 2005 8:49 PM
To:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject:
Reading Cultural Council
Peter, Similar to the Mass Cultural Council Award which you were a
recipient of last year, the RCC has nominated Representative Bradley
Jones for the LCC Leadership Circle Award thi*s.year. Attached is a
copy of the nomination form which *I submitted. The form requests three
endorsements. Due to the quick deadline, I'was unable to contact you
sooner. If you wish to participate in this nomination process, please
send an email with a short paragraph endorsing Brad Jones as deserving
of this award, to Brenda Jones at the Massachusetts Cultural Council
email: Brenda.Jones@art.state.ma.us
If you do not wish to participate, I will understand. I apologize for
the brief time frame and wish I could have called you personally to
explain the request, however Al and I are traveling for a 3 week visit
to Asia and there is no time, but I feel Brad Jones deserves to be
nominated and I am pleased to initiate the process before I leave.
As you can see from the nomination form, I have emailed a similar
request to Karyn Storti and Gene Nigro.
thanks,
Allison
Allison DaSilva
Chair
Reading Cultural Council
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To., Town Manager and Selectman
From; Marianne M. Downing
Re, Addison Wesley site; Meeting
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Marianne Downing,
13 Heather Drive
Reading, MA 01867
Fax:
781-9429071
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Marianne M. Downing
From: mariannedowning@comcast.net
Sent., Tuesday, January 18, 200511:22 AM
To: selectmen&i.reading.ma.us
Cc: cnj4@aol,com
Subject: Addison Wesley Property - A Developer has scheduled meeting TONIGHT 7pm on site, to discuss "propos@l-,
Dear Selectman:
Happy New Year to all! I hope at least some of you ]rave a moment to read this message.
I'm sending this email to make you aware (if you are not already) of a meeting being held TONIGHT at the Addison
Wesley CaT.npus, at 7PM, in the Addison Wesley.Building E (where we voted in the Presidential elections). This
meeting relates to the developer's proposal for the Addison Wesley site. I just learned of this meeting yesterday.
Although this is late notice and may be too late to avoid conflicts in your schedules, ,I hope that on.e or tn
would be able to attend this meeting, or at least would be able to ensure that som orcofyou
e representative Of, the town of
Reading could attend,
BACKGROUND:
I received a flyer i.p, my mailbox, yesterday that appears . pears to be from a fellow Reading neighbor, alerting me to this
z. According to the flyer,, a formal notification of the meeting was sent to some people in the neighborhood, but
not all. As I live within a few tenths Of a mile Of the campus, but received no formal notification
to alert the town, as well, as perhaps You, too Were not notified. �, I thought it important
The flyer states that "Pearson Education, has agreed to sell the Addison Wesley campus to W/S Developin
Associates of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts - a shopping center developer," I do not want to jump ent
about what is proposed, but, based on, the developer's website (h . to conclusions
!qqVV 1q111 it appears
that about 95% of its properties are, in fact, shopping centers. on
.nearby Redstone Shopping Center in Ston,ehaill, which C PtwertY they own or have developed includes the
em Presently has much mmse—d, capacity (e.g., several longnt—erm
pbLretail o�jablislmontLs like the f former CWT site, former Ground Round building, etc.).
.ormer Ames site, t1le f
am sure the Selecttuan appreciate the residents' concerns about still another shopping center directly abutting a dense
residential area, especially given the traffic and light Pollution, issues going on at the Shopping center now being
developed at the landfill. Other concerns exist given the severe.traffic issues that developed 1st fall near the
Addison site during the elections. It is difficult to perceive how the surrounding streets would support the heavy, 7-
day-a-week traffic levels associated with a shopping center (as compared to the lower levels associated with an office
building or hotel).
1-lope to see some of you there,
Best r r - ards,
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Marianne Downing
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1.3 Heather Drive
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-3447 (home)
781-401-9988 x22 (work)
1/18/2005
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR EVENAEDIATE RELEASE Media contact:
January 18, 2005
Jack Hoey
617-743-4760
john.p.hoey@verizon.com
Verizon's New High-Fiber 'Diet' for 19 Eastern
Massachusetts Communities:
Blazing-Fast Data, Crystal Clear Voice and Video
Capability
Verizon Building Its Industry-Leading Fiber-to-the-Premises Network;
Company's Transformational Technology to Benefit Residential and
Business Customers, Boost Economic Development
BOSTON — Verizon is bringing to 19 communities in Middlesex and Essex
Counties one of the most significant advancements in telecommunications technology in
the past .100 years.
The company today announced it is building a fiber-optic network that will
deliver faster data speeds, crystal clear voice, and also has the capability to offer a fall
suite of video services to residence and business customers in Andover, Bedford,
Belmont, Boxford, Burlington, Holliston, Hopkinton, Lexington, Lincoln, Lynnfield,
North Reading, Natick, Newton, Reading, Sherborn, Topsfield, West Newbury,
Winchester, and Woburn.
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Verizon's all -fiber system is capable of carrying a. competitive choice to the
existing cable television providers. The company will seek a franchise agreement from
the local authority before offering a cable -TV -type service in a selected community.
efforts.
Reading Town Manger Peter I. Hechenbleikner welcomed Verizon's FTTP
"We're excited that Verizon has selected Reading for early implementation of its
all -fiber network," said Hechenbleikner. "This investment will improve existing services
and offer additional services to Reading businesses and residents.
"In the current climate of fast -paced changes, it is important that this community
have the latest available technology infrastructure so that we stay competitively strong.
We look forward to working with Verizon to expand. the uses of this technology to
benefit the entire town."
Donna Cupelo, Verizon region president for Massachusetts and Rhode Island
said, "This is a once -in -a- lifetime transformation of the communications network in these
communities."
Known as fiber -to -the- premises, or FTTP, the fiber -optic network uses hair -thin
I trands of fiber and optical electronics to directly link homes and businesses to Verizon's
network. The new network replaces the traditional copper -wire connections and will
unleash a range of advanced communication services.
"We are building the communications network of the future to provide customers
unmatched network reliability, incredible speed and exciting new options for voice, data
and video. connections," said Cupelo. "Our FTTP project will help stimulate economic
development and enhance our region as a great place to live and do business."
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Although the use of fiber optics is common for long-distance and inter-city
communications throughout the telecommunications industry, Verizon is one of the first
major telecom companies to begin using it to directly connect homes and businesses to
the network on a widespread scale.
Verizon began building its FTTP network last year in parts of California,
Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and
Virginia. The company today also announced plans to construct its FTTP network in
parts of Rhode Island. To help build the network across the country, Verizon will hire
between 3,000 and 5,000 new employees by the end of this year, including hundreds in
Massachusetts.
Fiber offers tremendous advantages to network operators in addition to new and
superior services for customers. For example, fiber offers reliable service in stretches of
wet weather that can affect copper-based networks.
"Verizon's fully fiber-optic network is technically superior to other
communication platforms because it offers faster data speeds than those currently
available, as well as voice and video capability," said Cheryl Mongell, Verizon market
area president for New England. "Our fiber engineering creates a network that requires
less day-to-day maintenance, and allows faster repairs."
Customer reaction to Verizon's new fiber-based Internet access service called
FiOS (FYE'-ose) has been very positive, with broadband subscribers more than doubling
in the company's inaugural FiOS market of Keller, Texas, just outside Dallas/Fort Worth.
Verizon will notify customers when FiOS is available locally.
"FiOS has been an extraordinary hit with our first customers. People are literally
lining up to get what they know is a fantastic service at an excellent price," said Mongell.
"The need for speed and ability to take advantage of bandwidth - intensive applications
remain a top priority for all computer users."
There are three tiers of Verizon FiOS Internet Service for consumers:
• 5 Mbps (megabits per second) downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. Suited for
Internet surfing and basic computer functions. $34.95 a month as part of a
calling package, or $39.95 a month stand- alone.
• 15 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. Appealing to families that have
multiple computers and various needs such as media downloads and the
ability to access or share large files. $44.95 a month as part of a calling
package, or $49.95 a month stand- alone.
• 30 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream. Designed for communications-
intensive power users with significant bandwidth needs such as telecommuters
or work -at -home households and avid online gamers. $199.95 a month.
The FTTP initiative represents a natural extension of the more than 10 million
miles of fiber -optic cable Verizon already has in place and extends the high capacity,
speed and quality of fiber directly to the customer's doorstep. When customers want
more capacity, higher speeds or future video services, Verizon will be able to provide
them instantly through the use of FTTP technology.,
Verizon's digital subscriber line (DSL) service will remain the company's most
widely available form of high -speed Internet access for the foreseeable future while the
company ramps up FTTP deployment. The company offers DSL on a widespread basis
in Massachusetts.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of
communications services. With a diverse work force of approximately 208,000, Verizon has four
business units: Domestic Telecom serves customers based in 29 states with wireline
telecommunications services, including broadband, nationwide long- distance and other services.
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 42.1
million voice and data customers across the United States. Information. Services operates
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VERMON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and
biographies, media contacts and other informaiion are available at Verizon's News Center on the
World Wide Web at www.verizon.com /news.
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GOVERNOR
KERRY HEALEY
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JENNIFER DAVIS CAREY
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Council on Aging Formula Grant -- Fiscal Year 2005
Richard Cardillo, Act. Director
Reading Elder Services
16 Lowell St.
Reading, MA 01867-2684
Amount of Award: $23,,311.00
Effective Period of this Award: July 1,, 2004 - June 30,, 2005
State Appropriation Account: 9110-9002
This grant award shall be used to continue the coordinator of volunteers
position and provide for professional association membership.
This grant is subject to the Additional Terms and Conditions as well as the
Standard Contract.
In order to ensure prompt payment of grant funds, please submit any required
material to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, 1 Ashburton Place, 5th floor, Boston,
MA 02108-1518, ATT: COA Program Manager, no later than February 7, 2005.
Jennifer Davis Carey
January 10, 2005
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From:
Frey, Bob (MHD) (Bob. Frey@state.ma.us]
Sent:
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:08 AM
To:
Corey, John; Marquis, Rick; Schubert, Rick; Anthony, Camille; Barnes, Jonathan; Bruen,
Darlene; Casey, Paul; Curran, John; DiBlasi, Joe; Donovan, Carol; Everson, Jeff; Festa, Mike;
Gallagher, Jim; Gallerani, Michael; Grover, Robert; Hamblin, Eileen; Havern, Robert; Jones,
Bradley; Judge, George; Katsoufis, George; Kennedy, Anthony; Kinsman, Art; Leiner, Craig;
Lintner, Elizabeth; Meaney, Paul; Medelros, Paul; Molter, Andrew; Smith, Susan; Sodano,
Paul; Stinson, Richard; Sullivan, Dan; Tarallo, Ed; Tisei, Richard; Webster, Bill; Woelfel, Steve
Cc:
Beaudoin, Carla; 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; Hechenbleikner, Peter; Lucas, Barbara;
Mauriello, Lauren; McKinnon, Anne; Mcvann, John; Miller, Kenneth; O'Rourke, Carmen;
Purdy, Jim; Schwartz, Bill; Stein, Kathy; Van Magness, Frederick
Subject:
Next 93/95 ITF Meeting
Greetings Task Force
Members:
Hope you all enjoyed
the holiday season. The next meeting of the
1-93/1-95
Interchange Task Force will be:
Wednesday, January 19,
2005
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Banquet Room (basement level)
Stoneham Town Hall
35 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Directions from 1-93:
Take Exit 36 (Montvale Ave.) into Stoneham. Travel about 14 mile+ on
Montvale, then turn RIGHT onto Main Street (Route 28 South), then an
immediate LEFT onto Pleasant. Take next RIGHT onto Central. Town Hall
is a
few blocks down on the left.
At this meeting, we will cover: the preliminary noise measurement
results,
more on the evaluation criteria, and progress updates on miscellaneous
items.
An agenda and review documents will follow tomorrow or Friday.
Summaries of
last month's meetings (ITF and the data subcommittee) have been posted
to
the study website (www.9395info.com
on
the 19th in Stoneham.
Thanks,
- Bob
<http://www.9395info.com> ). See you
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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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent:
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:13 AM
To:
Keenan, Cindy
Subject:
RE: MEMORANDUM
The Board of Selectmen has established Ambulance Fees to be changed .
administratively annually to reflect changes as.established by Medicare.
Therefore you may change the fees as noted with no further action by the
Board.
Pete
- - - -- Original Message-----
From: Keenan, Cindy
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:31 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Chief Gregory J. Bums
Cindy Keenan
January 10, 2005
Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2005
Attached please find the 2005 Ambulance Inflation Factor as determined by the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Therefore the ambulance charges for Calendar Year
2005 should be adjusted as listed below:
For BLS Services: Base
$412.80
Mileage
15.03
Oxygen
61.92
Defibrillation
132.68
C-Spine
134.88
Epi-Pen
140.28
Ex. Attendant
134.88
For ALS Services: Base
$852.22
Mileage
28.92
Oxygen
102.26
IV
181.80
Defibrillation
199.36
Airway
204.54
Please advise.
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cc: Bill Connors, Technology
Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Beth Klepeis, Treasurer/Collector
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Fromm: Goheno.Paula
Sent: Tumaday, January 1B,20U58:51AM
To: HechenNeihner, Peter; Schubert, Rick work
Subject: FW: memo
Peter and Rick,
I'm sending this to you because I don't know if you received this two weeks ago.
Fromm: Linda Engelson [nnaUto: .k13.rna.us
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 20059x44AM
To: Schena,Paula
Subject: memo
Paula, Please forward to Peter and Rick Schubert.
Thanks, Linda
1/4/2O05
Superintendent Schettini,
Members of the Board ofSelectmen
PeteHeohenb|eikner
Though past the point of being factored into your decision, an additional point.
Another important reason to consider parking on the inbound (to the school) travel lane is so that people can pull
directly into the first available parking spot. Now that parking is on the outbound side, drivers will have to pull in
front of the last car parked and then back into the next available parking space. Imagine the potential for
interference with cars in the travel lane and also the potential for injury to a small child that is not visible while
backing up.
My Sincere Regards,
Elaine Webb
School Committee
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From: McCabe, George [George.McCabe@mail.house.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 9:16 AM
To: Amesbury-David Hildt; Andrew Maylor; Bedford-Richard Reed; Beverly-Thomas Crean; Boxford-
Alan Benson; Burlington-Robert Mercier; Danvers-Wayne P. Marquis; Essex-Brendhan Zubricki;
Gloucester-John Bell; Hamilton-Candace Wheeler; Ipswich-George Howe; Lynnfield-Bill Gustus (E-
mail); Lyn nfield -Joseph Maney; Manchester-Rosemary Cashman; Marblehead-Anthony Sasso;
Middleton-Ira Singer; Nahant-Michael P. Manning; Newburyport-Alan P. Lavender; Newbury-
Richard Joy; North Andover-Mark Reese; North Reading- Thomas Younger; Peabody-Michael
Bonfanti; Hechenbleikner, Peter; Rowley-Aftilio Paglia; Salem-Stanley Usovicz; Salisbury-Timothy
McInerney; Swampscott-Carole Shutzer; Wakefield-Thomas Butler; West Newbury-Marge
Peterson; Wilmington-Michael Caira
Subject: FYI
Tierney Spearheads Effort for First Responder Funding in the Fiscal Year 2006
Budget:
Over 50 Colleagues Co-sign Bipartisan Letter to President Bush
"We must honor our local first responders with the resources they need to keep our communities
safe"
Congressman John F. Tierney (D-Salem) was joined by over 50 of his House of Representatives
colleagues, who collectively represent hundreds of police and fire departments located throughout the
country, in sending a bipartisan letter to President Bush calling for a significant increase in his FY06
Budget for the hiring of first responders.
"Our federal budget is a statement of our national values," said Tierney. "If we value those who combat
crime, fight fires, and unfailingly respond to terror threats and other emergencies, then we must honor
our local first responders with the resources they need to keep our communities safe."
"I am pleased that over 50 of my House colleagues joined me in this effort urging President Bush to
heed the call of those police officers, fire fighters, and other front-line defenders of the homeland and
include in his Fiscal Year 2006 budget increased resources for first responder personnel needs," Tierney
concluded.
Below is a copy of the bipartisan letter:
January 10, 2005
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
1/18/2005
Hechenblelkner*, Peter
From: Tassi, Peter
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:13 AM
To: Peter He'chenbleikner (phechenbleikner@ci. read ing.ma. us)
Subject: FW: Reading DWSRF proposal
H -
McCurdy,
Steven (DEP).vcl
Peter,
FYI. Call me if you have any qpesti6ns.
Peter
Peter Tassi, Supervisor
Louanis Water Treatment Plant
60 Strout Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781.942.9199
Fax: 781.942.9197
--- =-Original Message---- -
From: McCurdy, Steven (DEP) [mailto:Steven.Mccurdy@state.ma.us]
Sent: Friday,. January 14, 2005 2:21 PM
To: Tassi, Peter
Cc: Mahin, Thomas (DEP); Brander, Kevin (DEP)
Subject: Reading DWSRF proposal
Peter Tassi, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Tassi:
This email confirms that DEP Division of Municipal Services has revised
upward, the score of the drinking water project proposed by the Town
the new water treatment facility. DMS discovered a calculation.error
had been programmed into our rating system and we have subsequently
corrected the problem. We apologize for the error.
As a result of the increase in score, the District will find its project
listed on the final Intended Use Plan, when DEP publishes that document
in February/March of 2005. Listing on the IUP denotes that the project
has been selected for.financing through the State Revolving Fund
program. SRF provides 20 interest loans for eligible capital projects.
Please watch the mail for additional information that DEP will send you
regarding the SRF financing program. DEP holds meetings with all of its
new borrowers each year to walk them through the various steps needed to
bring the project financing to a successful closing. I hope that you
and members of the project management team that will oversee the project
for the Town will be able to attend.
Regards,
Steve McCurdy, Director,
Division of Municipal Services
for intra/interagency deliberations-
I/C .6f
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent:
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:51 PM
To:
'Diemer, Christopher'; Reilly, Chris
Cc:
Silva, Bob
Subject:
RE: Addison Wesley Campus / W/S Development
Mr. Diemer
Thanks for your email.
The process used in Reading in considering any change like this, and it
was used in Reading when the Pearson property was rezoned a few years
ago to permit higher density and taller office buildings and a hotel, is
to work with the neighborhood. For the most recent re-zoning, that is
exactly what took place. It worked well to determine an appropriate
balance between neighborhood issues and property owners rights:
Unfortunately, there is no market for uses for which the property is
zoned, and the owner is exploring alternative uses.
After the neighborhood meeting, there will be additional process with
the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) in
consideration of any changes. Finally, this process will go to Town
Meeting for any required changes in zoning.
Parenthetically, several years ago we did some origin/destination
studies of traffic during peak times oft South street. What we found
then was that about 700 of the traffic did not enter and exit South
Street at Main and West - in other words ords it was internal to Reading. I
don't know whether this has changed, but if not, then the traffic issues
may be more internal to Reading; than external cut-through traffic.
I will ask the Police Department to review the conformance with the stop
sign, and whether there is anything we need to do to improve visibility.
There is certainly no excuse for anyone running a stop sign -*at
anytime. We committed, when we put ' the signs up, to doing an initial
enforcement to make sure that the "regulars" knew it was there. If we
need to periodically do that, we will, within our staff limits. What
time of day does this seem to be happening most?
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Diemer, Christopher [mailto:diemerc@hmc.harvard.edu]
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 12:23 PM
To: Reilly, Chris
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Addison Wesley Campus / WIS Development
Dear Mr. Reilly
My name is Christopher Diemer and I and my wife reside at 267 South
Street
in Reading. We are on the corner of South and Curtis streets. I am
writing
regarding the letter we received in the mail yesterday for A meeting to
be
held January 18th, 2005 at the former Addison Wesley campus.
As I am fairly new to Reading I wanted to understand the process that
currently seems to be starting on the redevelopment of the site. When
we
moved into our home we understood the proximity to the office complex,
and
probably in the back of our minds new the implications down the road
that it 10�
could be used as such again. I am however concerned with its
development
into a large retail complex. I gain this from the fact that this is the
core business and history of W/S Development. I would ask if there is•a
distinction of zoning regulations between large retail complexes and
primarily daytime utilized office complexes, and if such distinctions
currently exist at this particular site? In other words can this site
be
used for any type of business, or just offices as it had been previously
used as?
Understanding that they have yet to publicly propose anything for the
sight,
I would want to make it very clear that South Street can not handle much
more traffic than it already has, particularly at rush hour, mornings
and
evenings. The road is very narrow and curvy with blind spots, and is
obviously mainly used as a cut through for people by-passing the 93/128
interchange at high rates of speed. Currently we are also dealing with
large.amounts of truck traffic 6 days a week given the ridiculously out
of
place development at the end of Curtis Street. That should really go a
long
way towards making the neighborhood more livable and walkable for the
single
family homes occupied in large part by younger families with children.
I attended the past meetings on the speed issue and the stops signs
have, I
believe helped slow some people down, when they in fact do stop for it.
understand it is fairly new and drivers that cut through there may not
be
aware of its presence yet. I however would estimate 2 out of every 10
cars
drive through at 40 mph still, without stopping at all. This is coming
from
the house whose living room looks directly out onto the intersection, so
know first hand. The initial police presence helped but that seems to
have
waned over the last several weeks.
The main reason for writing is to try and convey to you and the
leadership
of Reading that this neighborhood is in pretty precarious spot. Any
development at Addison needs to take that into consideration and protect
the
charm of this area, a key part of why we chose to raise our family in
Reading. If I wanted to live in an area saturated with strip malls, I
could
have chosen other more industrial towns. Part of what makes Reading a
good
place to live is it's small town feel versus neighboring Woburn and
Stoneham. I feel we are moving away from this to a town dominated by
large
housing developments and strip malls. I hope we can at least be
sensible in
the way we move forward. I wish I could say I look forward to the
meeting
with W/S Development, but I must say that I and my neighbors are afraid
for
what is about to commence.
Thank you,
Christopher Diemer
267 South Street
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Hechenblelkner, Peter
From: PSmargon@ymcaboston.org
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 1`35 PM
To: rdavidson@reading.k12.ma.us; jdoherty@reading.k12.ma.us
Cc: patschettini@aol.com; cmcfadden@ftmc.net; elwebb@comcast.net; Hechenbleikner, Peter;
DBerry@ymcabos * ton.org: JFahey@ymcab6ston.org; dwitkus@ymcaboston.org;
laure11957@attbi.com; macemma@aftbi.com; JMoro@ymcaboston.org
Subject: Coolidge and Birch Meadow Parking
im
Richard Davidson and I talked this afternoon to develop a plan to reduce the backlash of parents being refused
access to the YMCA parking lot during drop off time.
We will be starting a trial program on Tuesday the 18th that will allow school parents to park at the back of the
YMCA lot from 7:00 AM until 8:20 AM.
We have 44 spots at the back and farside of the YMCA that parents will be able to use while dropping their
children off. The parking spots at the front of the YMCA will be off -limits.
We'll see how this works and how it impacts people coming in to use the YMCA.
I will drop off a diagram that indicates the parking spots.
If you have any questions either email me or contact me at the number below.
Thanks,
Pete
A. Peter "Pete" Smargon
Burbank YMCA
36 Arthur B. Lord Drive
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-9622 ext 231
psmargon@ymcaboston.org
1/18/2005
Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Diemer, Christopher [diemerc@hmc.harvard.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:09 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: 'selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us'
Subject: FW: Addison Wesley Campus / W/S Development
Peter
I went to the meeting last night and looked at the proposal for the
sight.
I have to say that 1 was absolutely terrified and blown away with the
scope
of the development plans. They are basically proposing that a mall be
squeezed in there with 40-50 stores, utilizing almost every inch of the
property for buildings or parking, eliminating all green spaces, and
building right up to people's back yards. It is so out of place and
will
basically destroy that neighborhood as we know it. They tried to
establish
that the previously approved traffic changes would be adequate for a
retail
operation... this is a preposterous assumption given the nature of
traffic at
a primarily Monday - Friday, 9-5 business, versus a retail establishment
which goes seven days a week, well into the night. There is no way
South
Street can accommodate that type of traffic. It can't handle the
traffic it
has now, albeit it local or from people outside the town. I look at the
traffic associated with the Burlington and North Shore Malls and cringe
at
the thought of what could lie ahead. Reading is not that type of
community,
and I hope the e town realizes the benefit it receives in more tax revenue
will be at the cost of an entire neighborhood. I would pay double the
taxes
I do now before I would have that thing built there. I am really afraid
for
what lies ahead and.I am going to work like anything from a personal
standpoint to make sure it is not built as proposed last night. I hope
the
leadership of the town realizes how out of place that type of business
is
for that property, and helps ensure we have smarter and more well
thought
out development on the property.
Thank you,
Chris Diemer
267 South Street
Reading, MA
- - - -- Original Message-----
From: Diemer, Christopher
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 5:
To: 'Hechenbleikner, Peter'
Subject: RE: Addison Wesley Campus
Peter
13 PM
/ WIS Development
�l�Q�x
Thanks for your response. I understand the ongoing issues with the
development, knowing there needs to be a balance. I am really just
hoping
that our street does not become a thoroughfare for mall type traffic.
The
houses are very close together, and the road as it exists, does not
support
significant car or foot traffic. I think what appears to be a very busy
overwhelmed 'road now could become much worse. I wish I could say I am-
going
in with an open mind, but given the scope of other developments in the
town
recently, I fear something.too large for the area could be put forth.
My
point for writing was simply to state my viewpoint as a resident of the
neighborhood. I think I was a little on edge when I first heard of the
development because we had been having big Lynch dump trunks rattling
our
house for several weeks now related to the Curtis Street development.
As for the stop sign, it seems to be pretty consistent. I would say
during
the day, more people ignore or roll right through. In the morning and
evening traffic is heavier so people don't have the opportunity to just
go
through, as other traffic is stopping, etc. Also I see more commercial
vehicles during the day, when I am home, that may not be as familiar
with
the road, the speed limits, or the signs; Unfortunately, when the
police
were there, they don't have anywhere to conceal themselves, and as a
result
people see them and stop. As soon as they leave we see people start to
roll
on through again*. I understand the problem is not just people passing
through, but neighbors also. I don't know if people are actually being
ticketed but that may be the only way people get the message to slow
down.
Thanks
Chris Diemer
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [ mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us]
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:51 PM
To: Diemer, Christopher; Reilly, Chris
Cc: Silva, Bob
Subject: RE: Addison Wesley Campus / W/S Development
Mr. Diemer
Thanks for your email.
The process used in Reading in considering any change like this, and it
was
used in Reading when the Pearson property was rezoned a few years ago to
permit higher density and taller office buildings and a hotel, is to
work
with the neighborhood. For the most recent re- zoning, that is exactly
what
took place. It worked well to determine an appropriate balance between
neighborhood issues and property owners rights.
Unfortunately, there is no market for uses for which the property is
2
zoned,
and the owner is exploring alternative uses.
After the neighborhood meeting, there will be additional process with
the
Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) in consideration of
any
changes. Finally, this process will go to Town Meeting for any required
changes in zoning.
Parenthetically, several years ago we did some origin/destination
studies of
traffic during peak.times on South street. What we found then was that
about 700 of the traffic did not enter and exit South Street at Main and
West - in other words it was internal to Reading. I don't know whether
this
has changed, but if not, then the traffic issues may be more internal to
Reading, than external cut-through traffic.
I will ask the Police Department to review the conformance with the stop
sign, and whether there is anything we need to do to improve visibility.
There is certainly no excuse for anyone running a stop sign - at
anytime.
We committed, when we put the signs up, to doing an initial enforcement
to
make sure that the "regulars" knew it was there. If we need to
periodically
do that, we will, within our staff limits. What time of day does this
seem
to be happening most?
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Diemer, Christopher [mailto:diemerc@hmc.harvard.edu]
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 12:23 PM
To: Reilly, Chris
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Addison Wesley Campus / W/S Development
Dear Mr. Reilly
My name is Christopher Diemer and I and my wife reside at 267 South
Street
in Reading. We are on the corner of South and Curtis streets. I am
writing
regarding the letter we received in the mail yesterday for a meeting to
be
held January 18th, 2005 at the former Addison Wesley campus.
As I am fairly new to Reading I wanted to understand the process that
currently seems to be starting on the redevelopment of the site. When
we
moved into our home we understood the proximity to the office complex,
and
probably in the back of our minds new the implications down the road
that it
could be used as such again. I am however concerned with its
development
into a large retail complex. I gain this from the fact that this is the
core business and history of W/S Development. I would ask if there is a
distinction of zoning regulations between large retail complexes and
primarily daytime utilized office complexes, and if such distinctions
currently exist at this particular site? In other words can this site
be
used for any type of business, or just offices as it had been previously
used as?
Understanding that they have yet to publicly propose anything for the
sight,
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I would want to make it very clear that South Street can not handle much
more traffic than it already has, particularly at rush hour, mornings
and
evenings. The road is very narrow and curvy with blind spots; and is
obviously mainly use ' d as a*cut through for people by-passing the 93/128
interchange at high rates of speed. Currently we are also dealing with
large amounts of truck traffic 6 days a week given the ridiculously out
of
place development at the end of.Curtis Street. That should really go a
long
way towards making the neighborhood more livable and walkable for the
single
family homes occupied in large part by younger families with children..
I attended the past meetings on the speed issue and the stops signs
have, I
believe helped slow some. people down, when they in fact do stop for it.
understand it is fairly new and drivers that cut through there may not
be
aware of its presence yet. I however would estimate 2 out of every 10
cars
drive through at 40 mph still, without stopping at all. This is coming
from
the house whose living room looks directly out onto the intersection, so
I
know first hand.. The initial police presence helped but that seems to
have
waned over the last several weeks.
The main reason for writing is to try and convey to you and the
leadership
of Reading that this neighborhood is in pretty precarious spot. Any
development at Addison needs to take that into consideration and protect
the
charm of this area, a key part of why we chose to raise our family in
Reading. If I wanted to live in an area saturated with strip malls, I
could
have chosen other more industrial towns. Part of what makes Reading a
good
place to live is it's small town feel versus neighboring Woburn and
Stoneham. I feel we are moving away from this to a town dominated by
large
housing developments and strip malls. I hope we can at least be
sensible in
the way we.move. forward. I wish I could say I look forward to the
meeting
with W/S Development, but I must say that I and my neighbors are afraid
for
what is about to commence.
Thank you,
Christopher Diemer
267 South Street
Christopher Diemer
Harvard Management Company, Inc.
600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210-2203
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diemerc@hmc.harvard.edu
Tel: (617) 720-6624 Fax: (617) 878-6624
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Schena, Paula
From: Frederick Van Magness [venmagness@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:21 PM
To: Rick — Schubert (E-mail); George Hines (E-mail); Camille Anthony (E-mail); Gail Wood (E-mail)
Cc; Andrew Herlihy (E-mail); Ellen Kearns (E-mail); Phillip B. Pacino (E-mail); Robert Soli (E-
mail); Hechenbleikner, Peter; Vin Cameron (E-mail); Roger Lessard (E-mail); Roger Stevenin
(E-mail); Arthur J. Carakatsarie (E-mail); Paula O'Leary (E-mail); Schena, Paula; Van
Magness (Home-243) (E-mail); Foley, Richard
Subject: RMLD Accountant Position... follow up to Van Magness 12/,8/2004 request
Accounting
lanager Position Gu. Paula O'Leary/Paula Schena .... Please pr . ovide a hard copy to Mr. Norton(CAB)
and Mr. Duffy(Reading•BOS) as well as include in.public information folders and Board
meeting agenda books.
Please note: the following is my individual and independent work and should not be taken
to reflect on any prior discussion or positions, formal or informal, by the members of the
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board.
Recall my email of December 8, 2004 requesting the Board of Selectmen(BOS) meet with the
RMLD Board of Commissoners(RMLB) concerning the reporting relationship of the RMLD
Accountant/Business Manager.
At tonight's (1/19/2005) RMLB meeting, the RMLD Accountant position was on the age nda.
Without any discussion, I am pleased to report that the General Manager informed the RMLB
that he has resolved the situation by making the decision that the amalgamated RMLD
Accountant/Business Manager will be hired by the RMLB, report solid line to the board, and
report dotted line to the General Manager for day to day operations. I commend Mr. Cameron
for his personal leadership in this area via his unilateral action to reach a workable
solution under difficult circumstances.
Therefore, assuming there are no changes to the above, I ask that no further action be
taken on my December 8th, 2004 request at this time by the Reading BOS.
In a related matter, I also reviewed the DRAFT position content documents for the RMLD
Accountant/Business Manager as provided by the department. I took it upon myself to submit
in writing a number of suggested changes that will strengthen the overall position
responsibilities and avoid potential future ambiguities. I have asked that the General
Manager and the RMLB carefully review and consider my suggested revisions for inclusion in
the final documents. I have attached a.ccpy for your records and information.
Fred
Frederick Van Magness
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