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16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
Attn: Board of Selectmen
RE: Walgreens 0500.13.093
Sign Modifications
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Accompanying this letter you will find existing and proposed sign modifications for the town
parking lot entrances. On behalf of Walgreens, we would have our Sign Contractor add an
additional panel to the sign in order to identify the Walgreens parking area and site. Should you
have any questions please feel free to call.
Very Truly Yours,
EDWARDS AND KELCEY
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Michael A. Cassavoy P.E., R.A.
Vice President
CC: Frank Quigley, F.D. Quigley & Associates
Michelle Carlson, Fuss & O'Neill Incorporated
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Reading, MA 01867
Dear Board Members:
September 12, 2005
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As you may be aware, I, along with members of my neighborhood, have been working
through the public process in an effort to site STOP signs at Avalon Road and Louams
Drive. The traffic impact of the increased Woburn retail densities (Kohls, Lowes etc.)
coupled with- disruption caused by the new apartment project on West Street, have
resulted in enormous re-routing of traffic during peak commuting hours. Perhaps more
problematic from a public safety perspective is the fact that this re-routed traffic is less
familiar with the residential nature of Louanis Drive and Avalon Road and tends to travel
at very high rates of speed. In addition, we are concerned that once the traffic signal is it
place at the intersection of West and South Streets, even more traffic will "cut-through"
Louanis Drive to avoid waiting at that stoplight.
In a conversation I had with Town Manager, Peter Hechenbleikmr, on August 24, 2005,
I was very troubled to learn that, as part of the fact-finding in order to determine the need
for STOP signs, the Town chose to measure traffic counts during July and August. Due
to the fact that these tend to be vacation months, schools are not in session, many
residents are away and portions of West Street were closed to through traffic, it is the
opinion of members of this neighborhood that the traffic counts gathered would not be an
accurate representation of the traffic. I did specifically request that rather than submit
data that is flawed/skewed for the reasons mentioned, this data be held until such time as
the traffic study could incorporate peak fall weeks as a true measure of the traffic flow.
When school is back in session, businesses are back to peak staffing and retail shopping
activity picks up, the traffic in our, neighborhood does too.
Since we will soon be on the agenda to meet with you to discuss this issue, I wanted to
make you aware of the inadequate nature of the traffic data in advance. Thank you for
your consideration.
Si erely,
Sheila Krekorian Tully /
52 Avalon Road
781-944-9817
cc: Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manag
From: Joseph E. Delaney, Town Engineer
Date: August 19, 2005
Re: Louanis Drive Traffic Counts
The Engineering Division conducted a traffic count on Louanis Drive between July 26, 2005 and August
3, 2005. Data from July 26 and August 3 were not used because they provided only partial data. Due
to vandalism on one of the road tubes, only the total volume of traffic was counted (directional
distribution, speed and classification were not available). The following are the results of that study:
Total Volume AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Date (vehicles per da (vehicles per hour) (vehicles per hour)
7/27/05
571
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47
7/28/05
547
31
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7/29/05
565
30
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7/30/05
589
29
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7/31/05
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8/01/05
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We compared these numbers to the traffic counts conducted for the Archstone development in August,
2002 and found them to be very consistent. The peak hour data from the Archstone study is as follows:
AM Peak 45 vehicles per hour
PM Peak 50 vehicles per hour
Average daily traffic numbers on Louanis Drive were not obtained as part of the Archstone Traffic
Study.
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Date: 10/19/2005
To: Chief James W. Cormier
From: Sergeant David M. Stamatis
RE: Louanis Drive Traffic Study
The Reading Police Department conducted a traffic study on Louanis Drive between September 28,
2005 and October 5, 2005. Data from the study is broken down into three basic categories: Average
(Mean) Speed; Total Number of Vehicles; Vehicle Volume During Peak Hours
Although direction is included, there was no significant difference in any category covered as it pertains
to direction. Not surprising in the study was the consistent increase in volume and speed during peak
hours.
Date
Average (Mean) Speed
Vehicle Totals
Peak Times & (Count)
Eng. `05
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9/28/05
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42 - 47
9/29/05
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11:15AM (31) 6:OOPM (44)
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9/30/05
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7:15AM (39) 7:30PM (49)
30 - 51
10/01/05
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431
11:OOAM (34) 1:45PM (43)
29 - 52
10/02/05
22
349
11:30AM (30) 1:OOPM (38)
30 - 37
10/03/05
22
425
7:OOAM (34) 5:OOPM (48)
35 - 54
10/04/05
23
408
11:30AM (41) 6:15PM (40)
38 - 61
10/05/05
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280
7:OOAM (34) 3:15PM (39)
Summary Of Study: During the 7 day period, there were a total of 2,898 vehicles that traveled on
Louanis Drive. The average speed was 22mph. The maximum speed was 45mph; this speed was
reached 4 times during the week. 4 vehicles were recorded at 40mph and 14 vehicles at 35mph.
10/19/2005
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Although direction is included in the study, there was no significant difference in any category covered.
Not surprising in the study was the consistent increase in volume and speed during peak hours.
Regarding the Engineering Study (Eng. '05 column), It was conducted July 26, 2005 to August 3, 2005
and the days of the week indicated correspond to the days in our study. The numbers have no
significant differences.
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Date: 10/19/2005
To: Chief James W. Cormier
From: Sergeant David M. Stamatis
RE: Pine Ridge Road Traffic Study
The Reading Police Department conducted a traffic study on Pine Ridge Road between September 28,
2005 and October 5, 2005. Data from the study is broken down into three basic categories: Average
(Mean) Speed; Total Number of Vehicles; Vehicle Volume During Peak Hours
Although direction is included, there was no significant difference in any category covered as it pertains
to direction. Not surprising in the study was the consistent increase in volume and speed during peak
hours.
Date Average (Mean) Speed Vehicle Totals Peak Times & (Count)
9/28/05 26 248 5:45PM (82)
9/28/05 27 851 7:30AM (112) 2:30PM (97)
9/30/05 27 895 7:30AM (89) 3:OOPM (115)
10/01/05 26 681 11:30AM (72) 5:OOPM (66)
10/02/05 26 525 11:15AM (50) 5:15PM (73)
10/03/05 26 797 7:45AM (103) 2:45PM (95)
10/04/05 27 816 7:45AM (98) 5:30PM (97)
10/05/05 28 542 7:45AM (95) 3:OOPM (71)
Summary Of Study: During the 7 day period, there were a total of 5,358 vehicles that traveled on Pine
Ridge Road. The average speed was 27mph. The maximum speed was 45mph; this speed was
reached 3 times during the week. 23 vehicles were recorded at 40mph and 202 vehicles at 35mph.
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Although direction is included in the study, there was no significant difference in any category covered.
Not surprising in the study was the consistent increase in volume and speed during peak hours.
The 228 vehicles that exceeded 35mph are a cause for concern for the police department. We feel
anything over 35 mph is too fast on Pine Ridge Rd. Our plan of action now that we've identified the
issue is as follows:
■ Using the study we've identified peak target times when the.trafFc flow is high and speeds are
high.
■ We will assign enforcement there during these times and monitor the Officers results.
■ After completing enforcement of the target area for a period of time, we will move to another
area and then return for spot checks and evaluate if we need to return more consistently.
■ We will set up the counters again at later date and evaluate the impact of our enforcement
efforts. At that point evaluate if our enforcement initiatives are effective or do we need to
make adjustments.
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FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
October 14, 2005
Dear Resident:
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-6643
As promised, the Board of Selectmen will provide an opportunity for comment and input on the
efforts made to provide access to the Wood End School. This meeting is scheduled for October
25, 2005, at 8:15 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Town Hall.
Parts of the implementation are ongoing and I will be offering a report to the Board of Selectmen
on these efforts. These efforts include construction of sidewalks, installation of the flashing
school zone signs on Franklin Street, etc.
The Board is interested in your comments and input on how effective the current regulations
have been and whether additional regulations are required.
If you'd like to provide the Board with information in advance of the meeting, you can email me
at townmana er ,ci.reading; ma.us.
We look forward to seeing you on October 25, 2005.
Sin erely,
Pe er I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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Town of Reeding
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
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51 KIERAN RD
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42 KIERAN RD PO BOX 562
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Murphy, Tom
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 1:59 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: PTTTF Follow-up
Pete,
I spoke with the Chief and we have the following follow up issues:
Wood End School area
The only signage issues are that in the culdesac on Sunset Rock, the signs say no parking during school days from 7am-
3:15pm. This presents a problem on weekends. The west side of Sunset Rock is no parking from 7:30am-9pm. I
suggest that we use that restriction in the culdesac.
On Roma Ln, there are no signs in the culdesac. The west side of Roma has the no parking 7:30am-9pm. Again, I
suggest that we use this restriction in the Roma Ln. culdesac.
The DPW has put up most of the signs in the wood end area. Most of the Dividence Rd. and Emerson signs are up.
All work orders have been sent to the DPW:
1. Middlesex at Bancroft - tree trimming and sign replacement
2. Chute St. - no parking signs
3. Curtis St. at George St. hi-vis sign dead end or not a through way.
4. Dividence at Zachary (across from #38 Dividence) - no parking here to corner
5. Linden at Woburn - heavy vehicle signs
6.4-way stops Green at Elliot, Pleasant at Eaton, Village at Green
Haverhill St.
1. The speed board will be moved
2. Mass Highway would be needed to do a speed zone study however, maybe we can use our new speed study
equipment.
3. The North Reading Safety Officer does not see any problems with an alternate route due to a heavy vehicle exclusion
on Franklin st.
Please let me know if there are any concerns/issues.
Tom
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: David and Dominique Farwell [ddfarwell@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 1:04 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Dave Lindbergh; Michele lantosca
Subject: Re: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
Good Afternoon -
Thanks for the mailer about the selectman's meeting on Tuesday. I hope to attend, but I figured I'd send this in
case I can't.
Unfortunately, the sign mentioned in the below emails is still incorrect, with specific times noted for parking. Is it
still on the schedule to be remedied?
I also wondered if any mention of a private way could be placed somewhere (not necessarily on the same sign),
since there is no indication of that currently. It may help as a reinforcer to hinder parkers, as its so narrow and in
some disrepair.
Thanks for your attention and hope to see you Tues evening.
Dominique Farwell
65 Dividence Rd.
Original Message
From: "Dave Lindbergh" <Iindbergh(d-)92F1.com>
To: "David and Dominique Farwell" <ddfarwell@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 2:09 PM
Subject: FW: Re: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> FYI.
> --Dave
> >Subject: FW: Re: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> >Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:05:35 -0400
> >From: "Hechenbleikner, Peter" <phechenbleikner@ci.reading. ma.us>
> >To: <IindberghCcD,92F1.com>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: McIntire, Ted
> >Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 20051:32 PM
> >To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
> >Subject: RE: Re: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> >We will get it remedied.
> >Ted
> >-----Original Message
10/21/2005
Page 2 of 4
> >From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
> >Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 12:03 PM
> >To: McIntire, Ted; Cormier, Jim
> >Subject: FW: Re: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> >Can we get this straightened out?
> >Pete
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Dave Lindbergh [mailto:lindbergh@92F1.com]
> >Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 11:56 AM
> >To: Town Manager
> >Cc: David and Dominique Farwell
> >Subject: Fwd: Re: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> >Hi Peter,
> >There is a new sign up at the corner of Dividence and Emerson; thanks
> >for that.
> >However, I think it still doesn't say what was agreed in the Selectman's
> >meeting. This sign was not supposed to have any dates/times on it.
> >Is this the "right" sign?
> >Also, please note that (per the email below) there are 2 inconsistent
> >signs at the end of Emerson. Perhaps there has been a mix-up?
> >Regards,
»
> >--Dave Lindbergh, 70 Dividence Road
> > >From: "David and Dominique Farwell" <ddfarwell@comcast.net>
> > >To: "Dave Lindbergh" <lindbergh@92F1.com>
> > >Subject: Re: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> > >Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 10:46:13 -0400
> > >Hi, Dave -
> > >1 noticed that the old sign at the top of our hill has been replaced
> > >with new incorrect sign. The new one still has time frames on it.
> > >And, there are 2 signs at the end of Emerson, each with different times
> > >and months noted. I wonder if these are the "right" signs? Hmmm....
> > Original Message
> > >From: "Dave Lindbergh" <lindbergh@92F1.com>
> > >To: "Hechenbleikner, Peter" <phechenbleikner(a)ci.reading. ma.us>
> > >Cc: "David and Dominique Farwell" <ddfarwell@comcast.net>; "Suzana
> >Marusic"
> > ><SMarusicC@,wyeth.com>
> > >Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 2:21 PM
> > >Subject: RE: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> > > > That's fine. Thanks very much!
> > > > --Dave
> > > > At 08:59 AM 9/6/2005, you wrote:
10/21/2005
Page 3 of 4
> > > > >1 understand. The right sign is on order, but we felt it was
> > > > >important to get some sign up before school starts. When the new
> > > > >sign is delivered we will install it.
> > > > >Pete
> > > > >-----Original Message-----
> > > > >From: Dave Lindbergh [mailto:lindbergh@92F1.com]
> > > > >Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 12:44 PM
> > > > >To: Town Manager
> > > > >Cc: David and Dominique Farwell; Suzana Marusic
> > > > >Subject: Sign at Emerson & Dividence
> > > > >Hi Peter,
> > > > >1 hope you had a good Labor Day weekend.
> > > > >1 saw on Friday that a new sign was put up on Dividence Road at the
> > > > >corner with Emerson.
> > > > >However, the sign doesn't say what was agreed at the Selectman's
> > > > >meeting - this sign was supposed to have different rules from the
> > > > >others approved that day.
> > > > >As I recall, this sign was not supposed to have any dates or times
> > > > >on it. Is it possible to replace the existing sign with the
> >approved one?
> > > > >Thanks for your attention!
> > > > >Regards,
> > > > >--Dave Lindbergh (70 Dividence Road, Reading, 781 942 8808)
> > > >
> > > > Dave Lindbergh
> > > > Polycom, Inc.
> > > > 100 Minuteman Road
> > > > Andover MA 01810 USA
> > > > Voice: +1 978 292 5366
> > > > Video: +1 978 292 2004
> > > > Email: lindbergh@92171.com
>
> >Dave Lindbergh
> >Polycom, Inc.
> >100 Minuteman Road
> >Andover MA 01810 USA
> >Voice: +1978 292 5366
> >Video: +1 978 292 2004
> >Email: _IindberghCaD92F1.com
>
> Dave Lindbergh
> Polycom, Inc.
> 100 Minuteman Road
> Andover MA 01810 USA
> Voice: +1 978 292 5366
> Video: +1978 292 2004
> Email: lindbergh aDKN.com
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2686
FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager&l.reading.ma.us
October 7, 2005
Marie Woodruff
33 Emerson Road
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Ms. Woodruff
Thank you so much for your letter and yes I was able to read it just fine.
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942.6643
On October 25, 2005, the Board of Selectmen is having a follow-up meeting to review how the
traffic around the Wood End School is working. I'll make sure the Board has a copy of your
1 er for that meeting.
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From: Joan Langsam Belangsam@brackettlucas.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 10:14 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE:
Pete, I can be there on Tuesday but unless I talk to the attorney there
is
really nothing for me to say. As for going to court we are going to
have to
do most of this research no matter what we do so we are not wasting time
nor
money. I will call Anne Marie Rourke today. The AG won't give us an
opinion on the enterprise fund. WE are trying to get an opinion on the
fund
from Jim Johnson at DOR. The AG had no problem with us going forward
with
the fee as established when I spoke to them and remember I did an
opinion
letter which you should have. Joan
-----Original Message-----
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto:phechenbleikner@ci.reading.ma.us]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:25 AM
To: Joan Langsam
Subject:
Joan
2 things:
Can you be at the BOS meeting on Tuesday to review the status of the
Memorial Park search for heirs, along with an estimate of how long we
are
going to pursue this avenue before we just file for a cy pres with the
probate court?
Also, the BOS has asked if we can get an opinion from the AG re the
Storm
Water Management Enterprise proposal? Before Town Meeting on November
14.
Pete
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue of this Warrant, I, on notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote 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
Thomas H. Freeman, 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
Background: The following reports are anticipated for the Subsequent Town Meeting,
and generally will be given at the beginning of the first session on November 14. State
of the Schools, Master Plan; Nurse Advocacy; Climate_protection;_RMLD; Health
Insurance; Hospital Development Committee. To the extent possible a copy of the
report will be attached to this warrant report.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
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
Background: There are no known instructional motions at this time. As a general rule,
Instructional reports are reserved for the last evening of Town Meeting, and the
Moderator requests that any Town Meeting member who intends to offer an instructional
motion let him know at least one session in advance so that he can let Town Meeting
members know that in advance.
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Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
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
Background: An amendment will be required in order to consider under article 9 the
addition of $400,000 in debt for RMHS culvert. The Town bylaw requires that for any
expenditure of capital funds to be approved by Town Meeting, that item needs to appear
on the Capital Improvement Program.
Finance Committee Report: Action Pending.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
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
Background: There are no prior years bills to be paid, and therefore the article will be
indefinitely postponed
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
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.
Finance Committee
Background: The following budget amendments are proposed:
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015
Community Services Expenses
for participation In the "Cities for
Climate Change program
$ 600
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111
School Resource Officer -'/2
year
$35,000
552
Veterans Aid
$34,000
F6
303
DPW - Highway Expenses
$4,000
Traffic Control Signs
F8
313
DPW-Parks & Forestry
Ex enses
$1,800
Fence- Sturges Park
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Total General Fund
$75,400
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DPW - Water Expenses
$9,500
Leak Detection
L2
400
DPW -Water Expenses
$5,650
Stearns & Wheler
L2
405
DPW - Water Expenses
$25,800
Raw Water Mag Meter,
Flocculator Repairs
L4
400
DPW - Water Capital
$41,000
Pavement Recon.- Bancroft
Ave.
L4
400
DPW -Water Capital
$65,000
School Dept. Reimbursement
for RMHS construction delays
- 20" Birch Meadow water line
Total Water
$146,950
Further issues that will need to be addressed at the Annual Town Meeting
Energy Costs
Health Insurance Costs
SPED costs
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee recommended the above
transfers by a vote of 7-0-0.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Mass. General Laws
Chapter 308, 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
Background: The Town's current contracts for rubbish collection with Waste
Management and the curbside collection of recyclable materials with Atlantic North
expire at the end of FY 2006. This article authorizes the Town Manager and Department
of Public Works to solicit proposals for a contract that exceeds three years in duration.
This allows the Town to explore different options for rubbish and recycling services and
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determine whether any potential cost savings may be achieved by entering into a long-
term contract.
Finance Committee Report: The FINCOM voted to recommend this article by a vote of
7-0-0.
Bylaw Committee Report:
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
Background: The Town of Reading is required to comply w ith the NPDES Phase II
Storm Water General Permit established by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). This permit requires the Town to develop and implement a Storm Water
Management Plan that reduces the discharge of pollutants to the storm drain system.
After obtaining coverage under the Permit, the Board of Selectmen instructed the Water,
Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee to evaluate and recommend
a method to properly fund this program. After looking at a number of options, the
Committee recommended that a Storm Water Utility be established and funded through
an enterprise fund.
Storm Water U tilities h ave b een u sed t hroughout t he c ountry a s a m eans t o p roperly
fund the operation, maintenance and improvement of storm water drainage systems.
Since the early 1970's, over 500 Storm Water Utilities have been established.
Throughout their history, Storm Water Utilities have been challenged in court arguing
that the storm water fee is a tax. A substantial body of case law has been developed
that supports the collection of storm water fees. Town Counsel has reviewed the
proposed Storm Water Utility and has rendered an opinion that the imposition of the
storm water charge is a valid fee and not a tax.
PROGRAM COSTS
The preliminary budget for the program breaks down as follows:
Operating Budget $203,000
Capital $285,000
Expenses 53,000
Total Budget $541,000
Based on a current housing stock of approximately 8,800 dwelling units, the average
cost per dwelling unit would be $61.48 per year, or $15.37 per quarter.
In developing this budget, it was assumed that all storm water program costs would be
included. The operating budget includes such items as street sweeping, catch basin
cleaning, ditch maintenance, detention basin maintenance and vehicle maintenance.
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The capital plan includes drainage system mapping, illicit discharge detection, general
drainage system improvements and vehicle purchases. We also included costs for
capital projects that have long been programmed but not funded such as the Saugus
River and Aberjona River improvements. The attached spread sheet shows the
breakdown of the costs and what is covered by the program.
RATE SETTING METHODOLOGY
The basic premise of the rate setting methodology is that costs of the program will be
based on impervious surfaces. The amount of impervious surface on a lot directly
correlates to the volume of runoff the site produces. This is the most common method of
assessing storm water fees throughout the country. Also a consideration is that the
more a property is developed, the higher the potential for contributing pollutants to the
waterways of the Town.
A rate methodology has been developed utilizing GIS technology that we believe is both
equitable and easily implemented. The rates are based on the amount of impervious
area on any given lot.
Undeveloped Property
No storm water fee.
Rationale: Property in its natural condition is serving its best purpose with respect to
storm water management. Undeveloped property absorbs and filters
storm water reducing the volume and improving the quality of storm water
runoff.
Single and Two Family Homes
All single and two family homes will be charged a flat fee.
Rationale: The Town of R eading d id a n e valuation o f i mpervious s urfaces o n 4 24
single-family and 359 two-family residential properties. This analysis
found that the average impervious surface for both the single and two
family homes on each lot is 3,200 square feet. While impervious surfaces
ranged from a low of 1,087 square feet to a high of 9,127 square feet, it
was felt that a flat rate was appropriate for the following reasons:
1. Because of the relatively low cost of the program (approximately $60
per dwelling unit), the effort to evaluate every property in Town would
not be cost effective, and the costs f or k eeping t he data c urrent (a
new set of aerial maps every three years) would drive up the overall
cost of the program.
2. Each property generally receives the same benefit.
3. The pollution potential from each lot is roughly equivalent.
Multi-Family Properties
Multi-family properties consist of three-family and larger developments. These
include all apartment buildings, condominium developments, rooming
houses, etc.
Multi-family properties will be charged based on the total impervious area of the
lot.
Rationale: Multi-family properties can vary widely in size and amount of
impervious area per unit. These properties tend to be more like
commercial properties than single family homes. Basing these
assessments on total impervious surfaces is the most equitable way to
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distribute costs. In no case will the total assessment for a multi-
family property exceed the assessment for a single-family house on
a per unit basis.
Industrial/Commercial Properties
All industriallcommercial properties will be charged based on the total impervious
area of the lot.
Rationale: Industrial and commercial properties vary widely in size and levels
of impervious surface. Basing the assessment on total impervious area is
the most equitable way to distribute costs. In no case will any property
be assessed for less than a single-family home.
ABATEMENTS
In an effort to encourage property owners to minimize the amount of runoff from their
properties, which will help reduce the amount of pollutants entering the Towns
waterways, some type of abatement program will be instituted. Guidelines will need to
be established for abatement eligibility; however, the following are some of conditions
that will be considered.
1. Residential properties that install infiltration systems or other means to reduce runoff
will be eligible for an abatement of up to 50% of their total assessment.
2. Commercial/industrial/multi-family properties that install and maintain state-of-the-art
storm water treatment and infiltration systems will be eligible for an abatement of up
to 50% of their total assessment.
Finance Committee Report:
Bylaw Committee Report:
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
Background: On May 3, 2004, under Article 12, Town Meeting authorized the issuance
of $209,385 in debt for sewer inflow/ infiltration reduction projects to be funded through a
non-interest bearing loan from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's Local
Financial Assistance Program. Subsequently, the MWRA actually issued a $208,550
non-interest-bearing loan to the Town. This article allows the Town to rescind the $835
difference between the authorized and actual amounts of the loan that occurred due to a
typographical error in Article 12.
Finance Committee Report: The FINCOM voted to recommend this article by a vote of
7-0-0.
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Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote taken under Article
5 of the January 13, 2003 Special Town Meeting to appropriate by borrowing, or transfer
from available funds, or otherwise, for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs
and/or additions to the Reading Memorial High School at 62 Oakland Road, including
the costs of engineering and architectural fees, plans, documents, cost estimates, and
related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to
be expended by and under the direction of the School Committee; and to see if the Town
will vote to authorize the School Building Committee, the School Committee, or any
other agency of the Town to file applications for a grant or grants to be used to defray
the cost of all or any part of the cost of the project; and to see if the Town will vote to
authorize the School Committee to enter into all contracts and agreements as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article; provided however that any borrowing
authorized by this Article and any appropriation subject to this Article shall be contingent
upon the passage of a debt exclusion referendum question under General Laws Chapter
59, s 21c within 90 days of the close of this Special Town Meeting, or take any other
action with respect thereto.
School Committee
Background:
Finance Committee Report: Action Pending
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
School Committee Report:
ARTICLE 10 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
Background, The Town completed a comprehensive evaluation of the Town's water
distribution system in 2001 and developed a 20-year capital improvement program
based on those recommendations. The projects proposed to be funded under this article
are all included in the capital improvement plan and are necessary to improve water
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distribution system hydraulics and improve overall fire flows. All debt servicing costs for
these projects will be paid from the Water Enterprise Fund. This article authorizes the
Town to borrow $2.0 million to fund the following water main reconstruction and
construction projects:
FY 2006
High St. (Woburn St.- Lowell St.)
FY 2007
Auburn St.- Bancroft Ave.
FY 2008
Haverhill St. (Franklin St. - Batchelder Rd.)
FY 2009
Haverhill St. (Franklin St. -Wakefield St.)
FY 2010
Ivy St. Loop Main
FY 2010
Causeway Rd. Loop Main
The construction of these projects will take place over several years
This article will simplify the authorization process by not requiring further Town Meeting
action for supplemental appropriations if actual bid prices exceed cost estimates for
individual water main projects. It will also allow the Town to apply unexpended funds or
savings from one water main project toward another. This would avoid requiring the kind
of action proposed below under Article 11.
Finance Committee Report: The FINCOM voted to recommend this article by a
vote of 7.0-0.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 11 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 Colburn Road, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: A balance of $3422.74 remains unexpended in the Summer Ave. water
main account approved by Town Meeting under Article 11 at the Annual Town Meeting
on April 22, 2002. The Town completed the Summer Avenue water main reconstruction
project during Spring 2003. This article allows the Town to transfer the unexpended
balance to a similar water main reconstruction project, the 20-inch water main
replacement in the Birch Meadow area. This amount will be used to defray a portion of
future pavement reconstruction work for the 20" main project.
Finance Committee Report: The FINCOM voted to recommend this article by a vote of
7-0-0.
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Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate contributions from all or
any one of the following or other developers:
Walkers Brook Crossing
s Johnson Farms
s 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
Background:
Finance Committee Report: Action Pending
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 13 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.
Background:
Finance Committee Report: Action Pending
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
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ARTICLE 14 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 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 of George Street of not less than
40', both actions under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may
determine, or take any other action with respect thereto,
Board of Selectmen
Background:
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 15 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
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
Background: The purpose of Article 15 is to authorize purchase of a 10.4-acre parcel of
land off Kieran Road known as "Dividence Meadows" for conservation and water supply
protection in perpetuity. Dividence Meadows is Parcel 2 of Assessor's Map 205. The
land is dominated by a red maple swamp and contains a stream channel that is tributary
to the Ipswich River. The land is undeveloped.
Dividence Meadows lies within a Zone 11 recharge area for the Reading public wells. It
abuts the Town Forest on three sides and would add to the substantial Town land
holdings that protect the wells and the Ipswich. River watershed. The parcel provides the
potential for expansion of the existing public trail network in the Town Forest, including
access for school children from the nearby Wood End Elementary School and access
from abutting residential neighborhoods. The wooded swamp, stream channels, and
floodplains within the parcel provide significant wildlife habitat, and the parcel has been J
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identified by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program as "unprotected
core habitat" on the Massachusetts BioMap. Because of its unique characteristics, the
parcel is also identified in the Reading Open Space and Recreation Plan as a "land of
concern" for preservation.
The Conservation Commission voted during their meeting of September 14, 2005 to
support Article 15. The Commission also voted to submit an application to the MA
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs for a Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant
that would cover up to 49 per cent of the cost of acquisition. The Town Forest
Committee and Department of Public Works are committed to serve as active partners
with the Conservation Commission to develop and maintain appropriate trails and signs.
Finance Committee Report: The FINCOM voted to recommend this article by a vote of
7-0-0.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 16 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.
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Background:
Finance Committee Report: No Report.
Bylaw Committee Report: Action Pending
ARTICLE 17 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 Meeting 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
Background:
Finance Committee Report: No Report.
Bylaw Committee Report: Action Pending
Rules Committee Report:
ARTICLE 18 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 n ewspaper or p roviding a n attested copy of s aid Warrant to e ach
Town Meeting Member.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background:
Finance Committee Report: No Report.
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Bylaw Committee Report: Action Pending
ARTICLE 19 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 By-Laws 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.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background:
The current Zoning By-Laws relating to the Aquifer Protection District
unnecessarily forbid the storage of propane for normal household use in underground
tanks. As currently written, the by-laws also forbid all underground storage tanks even
those containing non-toxic items such as water. The proposed changes will more
specifically forbid underground storage of toxic and hazardous materials with the
exception of liquid propane products.
Propane Facts:
o Recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a "Clean
Fuel." Propane is commonly used for heating throughout the U.S. especially in
regions where oil and natural gas access is low.
♦ Per Mass. D.E.P.,
• Underground storage of propane poses no danger of contamination for air,
water or soil. (It should be regarded as equivalent to natural gas for safety
and environmental purposes.)
• Propane is included in Toxic and Hazardous Materials M.G.L. 21C solely
because it is flammable like natural gas.
♦ Propane solutions allow homeowners in the aquifer district a clean heating
alternative to the expense and delay of natural gas.
e MA State Fire Marshall approves underground propane storage tanks. Local Fire
Departments issue tank permits.
♦ Like natural gas, propane tank and piping specifications are regulated by the
National Fuel Gas Code.
♦ Unlike above ground tanks, underground storage tanks are protected from damage
from weather and temperature changes, tree limbs, cars, lawn equipment,...etc.
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o Modern installation techniques (specialized tank coating, overfill valves, sand beds
and sacrificial anode bags) protect the tank exterior and provide for a minimum tank
lifetime of 40 years. Propane does not corrode the inside of storage tanks.
♦ Underground propane storage does not require digging and patching of Town roads.
♦ Underground storage tanks are invisible to the neighborhood, preserving the
historical and architectural character and property values.
♦ Propane is a by-product of the oil and gas refining processes. 80% of the propane
available in the U.S. is produced by Americans.
The storage of propane for normal household use in underground storage tanks does
not conflict with or violate the intent of the Aquifer Protection District and should be
allowed.
Finance Committee Report: No Report.
Bylaw Committee Report: Action Pending
ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to add a mixed use overlay district to
the Zoning By-Laws and Zoning Map.
Definitions:
The addition of the following definition:
2.2.21.2. Mixed Use: The combining of retail/commercial and/or service uses
with residential or office use in the same building or on the same site.
4.2.2. Table of Uses:
Under PRINCIPAL USES - Other Uses, the inclusion of the Mixed Use District as
follows:
RES RES RES BUS BUS BUS IND
S-15 A-40 A-80 A B C
S-20
S-40
Mixed Use No No No. No SPP No No
4.6 Mixed Use Overlay District
4.6.1 Purpose
Mixed Use allows by Special Permit from the CPDC an alternative pattern of land
development to the pattern normally permitted in the underlying District. It is intended
to create mixed commercial, residential, and open space areas consistent with the
character and identity of the Town and in conformance with the objectives of the 2005
Master Plan.
4.6.2 Authority
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The CPDC shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority for Mixed Use
developments. The CPDC may vary the dimensional and parking requirements of
Section 4.6 if it determines such change will result in an improved design of the
development. This authority continues subsequent to occupancy.
4.6.3 Permitted Uses
Only the following types of uses shall be permitted in Mixed Use developments.
These uses may be commingled into a single structure or structures or may be located
in separate structures on the site.
Residential
Multifamily Dwellings
Apartments
Condominiums
Retail
Retail Store
Restaurant
Municipal Uses
Utilities
Post Office
Commercial /Office
Business and Professional Office
Research Facility
Personal Service Shop (Example,
Private Recreation
Garages
Travel Agency, Lawyer, Beauty Salon, Bank)
No less than 20% of the total number of residential units shall be affordable
to households at or below 80% of the median household income for the Boston Metro-
politan Area as determined by the most recent calculation of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development. If 20% of the total residential units are
affordable, the FAR shall be no greater than 0.8; at 25% affordable, the FAR shall be no
greater than 1.0.
The following Table shall be used as the basis to determine the affordable unit
requirement:
Up to 0.8 FAR
Total Units and/or Contribution
1.
$48,000 or 1 unit
2.
$96,000 or 1 unit
3.
$144,000 or 1 unit
4.
$192,000 or 1 unit
5.
1 unit
6.
1 unit plus $48,000 or 2 units
7.
1 unit plus $96,000 or 2 units
Greater than 0.8 FAR but less than 1.0 FAR
Total Units and/or Contribution
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1.
$60,000
2.
$120,000
3.
$180,000
4.
1 unit
5.
1 unit plus $60,000, or 2 units
6.
1 unit plus $120,000, or 2 units
7.
1 unit plus $180,000, or 2 units
Contributions would go to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The affordable
units m ust b e s ubject to U se R estrictions t o e nsure that t he u nits r emain a vailable i n
perpetuity, exclusively to persons with qualifying incomes. The units must be sold or
rented on a fair and open basis and the Applicant shall provide for CPDC approval an
affirmative fair marketing plan for the affordable units. The minimum square footage of
living area for any of the residential units within the Mixed Use Overlay District shall be
no less that 550 square feet and the maximum area shall not exceed 1000 square feet.
The average size shall be 750 square feet (plus or minus 25 square feet). Residential
Units shall be developed under the Local Initiative Program of the Massachusetts
Department of Housing and Community Development or another subsidy program that
allows the housing to count towards the affordable housing requirements of Chapter 40B
of the Massachusetts General Law.
4.6.4 Parking Facility
Section 4.6.10 of this by-law applies with respect to the CPDC's consideration of
the grant of a Special Permit for the Mixed Use Overlay development.
4.6.5 Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements below shall apply.
4.6.5.1 Minimum Contiguous Area of the Mixed Use Development
Minimum contiguous lot area of the Mixed-Use development shall be
10,000 square feet. The site of any new principal structure shall conform to
Section 5.2.1 of the Zoning By-Laws.
4.6.5.2 Minimum Lot Frontage
Minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
4.6.5.3 Maximum Front Yard
The maximum front yard shall be 20 feet, and there is no minimum
front yard.
4.6.5.4 Minimum Rear Yard
Minimum rear yard shall be 15 feet and there is no minimum side yard.
There shall also be at least 15 feet separation between any 2 structures in the
development on the same lot and the areas behind and between all structures
shall be clear and accessible to the Town's fire suppression vehicles.
4.6.5.5 Maximum Height
Maximum height shall be 42 feet.
4.6.5.6 Maximum Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40% percent.
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4.6.5.7 Minimum Landscaping
Minimum landscaping shall be 25%, and shall meet the requirements
of Section 6.2.12 of these by-laws.
4.6.5.8 Maximum Floor Area
Maximum floor area ratio.shall be 0.8, except as otherwise provided in
Section 4.6.3.
4.6.6 Mixed Use Developments
The m ixture of u ses s hall n of b e constrained I n a ny way, h owever, residential
units are prohibited from the front of the 1St floor and parking garages are prohibited from
the front of the lot.
In all Mixed Use developments adequate off-street parking shall be provided. The
CPDC and the Applicant shall have as a goal for the purposes of defining adequate off-
street parking making the most efficient use of the parking facilities to be provided and
minimizing the area of land to be paved for this purpose. In implementing this goal, the
CPDC may consider complementary or shared use of parking areas by activities having
different peak demand times, and the Applicant may be required to locate adjacent uses
in such a manner as will facilitate the complementary use of such parking areas.
Implementation of such complementary use of parking areas may result in the CPDC
reducing and/or waiving parking requirements.
4.6.6.1 Parking Locations
Parking may be provided at ground level, underground or in a parking
garage. Parking garages can be free standing or as part of buildings dedicated
to other permitted uses.
Parking spaces must be assigned to specific uses (including shared
uses) at the time of the submission of the Final Plan.
4.6.6.2 Parking at Buildings
Parking shall be primarily located at the rear or at the side of buildings.
4.6.6.3 Curb Cuts
One curb cut providing access to the development from any public way
may be required. Additional curb cuts may be required as deemed necessary by
the permitting authority. A development having frontage on 2 or more streets
may be permitted additional curb cuts if deemed necessary by the CPDC.
Whenever possible, there shall be shared curb cuts with adjacent developments.
4.6.6.4 Parking Requirements are:
Residential
550-700 sq. ft.= 1 space per unit
701-1000 sq. ft.= 2 spaces per unit
Commercial/Office
3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail
1.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
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Garages
TBD
Municipal Uses
Exempt
4.6.6.5 Granting of Relief from Parking Regulations
In those instances where the Applicant has made a concerted effort to
provide all the required number of parking spaces, the CPDC may require an
impact f ee f or each parking space not provided. T he money may be used f or
short or long term parking solutions for the Town.
4.6.7 Application
Any person who desires a Special Permit for a Mixed Use development shall
submit 14 copies of the application in such form as the CPDC may require which shall
include the following:
4.6.7.1 Development Statement
A Development Statement shall consist of a petition, a list of the parties
in interest with respect to the tract, a list of the development team and a written
statement describing the major aspects of the proposed development.
4.6.7.2 Development Plans
Development plans bearing the seal of a Massachusetts Registered
Architect, Registered Civil Engineer or similar professional as appropriate and
consisting of:
(a) Site plans and specifications showing all site improvements and
meeting the requirements set forth for a Site Plan under Section
4.3.3.
(b) Site perspective, sections, elevations 1/8 inch = 1 foot.
(c) Detailed plans for disposal of sanitary sewage and surface
drainage and
(d) Detailed plans for landscaping.
4.6.7.3 Additional information as the CPDC may determine.
4.6.8 CPDC Board Findings
A Special Permit shall be issued under this Section if the CPDC finds that the
development is in harmony with the purpose, and intent of this Section and that it con-
tains a compatible mix of uses sufficiently advantageous to the Town to render it
appropriate to depart from the requirements of the by-law otherwise applicable to the
District in which the development is located.
4.6.9 Amendments
After approval, the developer may seek amendments to the approved plan. Minor
amendments may be made by a majority vote of the CPDC without a public hearing. The
CPDC shall make a finding whether a requested amendment is deemed to be major or
minor. A major amendment shall require the filing of an amended Special Permit
application and public hearing.
4.6.10 Existing Structures
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4.6.10.1 Change in Use
A Special Permit may be granted to legally existing nonconforming
structures, as of the date of the passage of this by-law, applying for a change of
use in the Mixed Use Overlay District provided that parking for the existing and
new uses meets the requirements of Section 4.6.6.4 unless waived by CPDC.
4.6.10.2 Additions
A Special Permit may be granted to legally existing nonconforming
structures, as of the date of the passage of this by-law, applying for a change of
use and an addition to the structure provided that the footprint of the building
structure remains unchanged or does not exceed 40% lot coverage, whichever is
greater, and the FAR of 0.8 is not exceeded.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
Background:
Finance Committee Report: No Report.
Bylaw Committee Report: Action Pending
CPDC Report:
ARTICLE 21 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
Background:
Finance Committee Report: No Report.
Bylaw Committee Report: Action Pending
CPDC Report:
ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will vote to
Reading Home Rule Charter to amend Section 4-4 to
Zoning Board of Appeals from 3 regular members
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increase the membership on the
and 3 associate members, to 5
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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 by-law, or by
Town Meeting vote.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
By Petition
Background:
Finance Committee Report: No Report.
Bylaw Committee Report: Action Pending
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
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Reilly, Chris
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:30 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: FW: CPDC and Mixed Use By-Law
From: John Sasso [mailto:sassojl@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 2:22 PM
To: Joan Langsam
Cc: Reilly, Chris
Subject: CPDC and Mixed Use By-Law
Joan,
The CPDC met last night and one of the items we discussed was feedback we had received from the BOS with
regard to the Mixed Use By-Law. As a result of those discussions we are recommending five additional changes.
A few weeks ago I had sent back to you a version of the by-law with my comments added to address a number of
questions that you and Peter had identified. I apologize for not fully understanding the process at this point, but
based on input from Chris, it appears that CPDC should at least vote upon any changes that may be made (that
may be planned as a motion at Town Meeting) so we can offer a committee report. To that end, I would ask that
once a final version of the by-law has been completed, if you could please provide a copy to Chris in time for our
meeting on November 1St. If there are additional questions that still remain at that time, then of course we would
be delighted if you could attend so we could resolve them together.
Regards,
John Sasso
CPDC Chairperson
Attachment: Updated By-Law (the copy you sent me, it includes my comments from before and these additional
five changes identified by comments in the document)
P.S. We will be sending a memo back to the BOS to indicate how we have answered/addressed their primary
concern with at least one of the changes herein.
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street -
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Community Planning and Development Commission
ARTICLE 20
The Reading Zoning By-Laws Shall be Amended as Follows:
DEFINITIONS:
The addition of the following definition:
2.2.21.2. Mixed Use: The combining of retail/ commercial and/or service
uses with residential or office use in the same building or on the same site.
4.2.2. Table of Uses:
Under PRINCIPAL USES-Other Uses, the iilclusion of the Mixed Use District as
follows:
RES RES RES BUS BUS BUS IND
S-15 A-40 A-80 A B C
S-20
S-40
Mixed Use No No No No SPP No No
4.6 MIXED USE OVERLAY DIS'T'RICT
4.6.1 Purpose
The Mixed Use Overly District allows by Special Permit
from the CPDC an alternative pattern of
land development to the pattern
permitted in the underlying Zoning District. It is intended
to create mixed commercial, residential, and open
space areas consistent with the character and identity of the Town
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and in conformance with the objectives of the Town of Reading 2005 Maser Plan.
4.6.2 Authority
The CPDC shall be the Special
Permit Granting Authority for Mixed
Use developments. The CPDC may vary
the dimensional and parking requirements of
Section 4.6 if it determines such change will result in
an improved design of the development. The authority of the CPDC to vary the
dimensional and parking requirements shall continue subsequent to occupancy upon the
change of use of any of the commercial areas and upon application for such change by
the applicant.
4.6.3 Permitted Uses
Only the following types of uses
shall be permitted in Mixed Use developments.
These uses may be commingled into a single
structure or structures or may be located in
separate structures on the site.
Residential
Multifamily Dwellings
Retail
Retail Store
Restaurant
Governmental Uses
Utilities
Cell Towers
Post Office
Commercial /Office
Business and Professional Office
Research Facility
Personal Service Shop (Example, Travel Agency,
Lawyer, Beauty Salon, Bank)
Private Recreation
Parking Garages
No less than 20% of the total
number of residential units shall be affordable to
households at or below 80% of the
median household income for the Boston
Metropolitan Area as determined by the
most recent calculation of the United
States Department of Housing and Urban
Development. The table listed below shall dictate the number of affordable units that
inust be provided for any project.
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In determining the total number of affordable housing units required to be constructed
under this section, calculation of a fractional unit of .5 or more shall be regarded as a
whole unit. The applicant, in its discretion, may pay a fee as an alternative to the
construction of an affordable unit as provided in the following table:
Projects with up to 0.8 FAR
Total Number of units and/or Contribution:
One Unit
$48,000 or 1 - u it
Two Units
$96,000 or 1 unit.
Three Units
$144,000 or 1 unit
Four Units
$192,000 or 1 unit
Five Units
1 unit
Six Units
1 unit plus $48,000 or 2 units
Seven units
1 unit plus $96,000 or 2 units
Greater Than 0.8 FAR But Less Than 1.0 FAR
Total Number of units and/or Contribution:
One Unit
$60,000
Two Units
$120,000
Three Units
$180,000
Four Units
1 unit
Five Units.
1 unit plus $60,000, or 2 units
Six Units.
1 unit plus $120,000, or 2 units
Seven Units.
1 unit plus $180,000, or 2 units
All contributions shall be made to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
The affordable units must
be subject to Restrictions to ensure
that the units remain available as affordable units in
perpetuity, exclusively to persons with
qualifying incomes. The units must be
sold or rented on a fair and open basis
and the applicant shall provide for CPDC approval an
affirmative fair marketing plan for the affordable units. The
minimum square footage of living area for any of the residential
units within the Mixed Use Overlay
District shall be no less that 550 square
feet and the maximum area shall not
exceed 1100 square feet. The average size
shall be 800 square feet (plus or minus 25
square feet). Residential Units shall be
developed under the Local Initiative
Program of the Massachusetts
Department of Housing and Community
Development or another subsidy program
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that allows the housing to count towards
the affordable housing requirements of
Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General
Law.
4.6.4 Parking Facility
Section 4.6.8 of this By Law
applies with respect to the
CPDC's consideration of
the grant of a Special Permit for
the Mixed Use Overlay
development.
4.6.5 Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements below
shall apply.
4.6.5.1 Minimum Contiguous Area of the Mixed Use Development
Minimum contiguous lot area of the Mixed-Use development shall be 10,000
square feet. The site of any new principal structure shall conform to Section 5.2.1
of the Zoning By-Laws.
4.6.5.2 Minimum Lot Frontage
Minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
4.6.5.3 Maximum Front Yard
The maximum front yard shall be 20 feet, and there is no minimum front
yard.
4.6.5.4 Minimum Rear Yard
Minimum rear yard shall be 15 feet
and there is no minimum side yard.
There shall also be at least 15 feet
separation between any 2 structures
in the development on the same lot and the areas
behind and between all structures
shall be clear and accessible to the
Town's fire suppression vehicles.
4.6.5.5 Maximum Height
Maximum height shall be 42 feet.
4.6.5.6 Maximum Lot Coverage
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%
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4.6.5.7 Minimum Landscaping
Minimum landscaping shall be 25% of lot area. The applicant shall submit a
landscaping plan for approval.
4.6.5.8 Maximum Floor Area
Maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.8, except as
otherwise provided in Section 4.6.3.
4.6.6 Mixed Use Developments
The mixture of uses allowed shall not be constrained
in any way, however, residential units are
prohibited from the front of the 1St floor and
parking garages are prohibited from the
front of the lot.
In all Mixed Use developments
adequate off-street parking shall be
provided. The CPDC and
the Applicant shall have as a goal for
the purposes of defining adequate off-street
parking, making the most
efficient use of the parking facilities to
be provided and minimizing the area
of land to be paved for this purpose.
In implementing this goal the CPDC
may consider complementary or
shared use of parking areas by
activities having different peals
demand times, and the Applicant may be required to
locate adjacent uses in such a manner
as will facilitate the complementary
use of such parking areas.
Implementation of such
complementary use of parking areas
may result in the CPDC reducing and/or waiving parki ig requirements.
4.6.6.1 Parking Locations
Parking may be provided at ground
level, underground or in a parking
garage. Parking garages can be free
standing or as part of buildings
dedicated to other permitted uses.
Parking spaces must be assigned to
specific uses (including shared uses) at
the time of the submission of the Final
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Plan.
4.6.6.2 Parking at Buildings
Parking shall be primarily located at
the rear or at the side of buildings.
4.6.6.3 Curb Cuts
One curb cut providing access to the development
from any public way may be required.
Additional curb cuts may be required as deemed
necessary by the permitting authority.
A development having frontage on 2 or more streets
may be permitted additional curb cuts
if deemed necessary by the CPDC. Whenever possible there shall
be shared curb cuts with adjacent
developments.
4.6.6.4 Parking Requirements Are:
Residential
550-700 sq. ft.= 1 space per unit
701-1000 sq. ft.=2 spaces per unit
Commercial/Office
3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail
1.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Garages
To be determined by the CPDC.
Municipal Uses
Exempt
4.6.6.5 Granting of Relief from Parking
Regulations
In those instances where the Applicant has made a concerted
effort to provide all the required number of parking spaces and is unable to do so,
the CPDC may allow the applicant to pay an impact fee of $20,000 for each '
parking space not provided. The money shall be deposited into a separate account
and may only be used for short or long term parking solutions for the Town in the
Mixed Use Overlay District.
4.6.7 Application
Any person who desires a Special
Permit for a Mixed Use
development shall submit 14
copies of the application in such
form as the CPDC may
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require which shall include the
following:
4.6.7.1 Development Statement
A Development Statement shall
consist of a petition, a list of the
parties in interest with respect to the
site, a list of the development team
and a written statement describing the
major aspects of the proposed
development.
4.6.7.2 Development Plans
Development plans bearing the seal of
a Massachusetts Registered Architect,
Registered Civil Engineer or similar
professional as appropriate and
consisting of:
(a) Site plans and specifications
showing all site improvements and meeting
the requirements set forth
for a Site Plan under Section
4.3.3.
(b) Site perspective, sections,
elevations 1/8 inch = 1 foot.
(c) Detailed plans for disposal
of sanitary sewage and
surface drainage; and
(d) Detailed plans for
landscaping.
4.6.7.3 Additional information as the CPDC
may determine.
4.6.8 CPDC Board Findings
A special permit shall be issued
under this Section if the CPDC finds that the development is
in harmony with the purpose, and
intent of this Section and that it
contains a compatible mix of uses
sufficiently advantageous to the
Town to render it appropriate to
depart from the requirements of the applicable zoning district
in which the
development is located.
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4.6.9 Amendments
After issuance of a special permit, the applicant may
seek amendments to the approved
plan. Minor amendments maybe
made by a majority vote of the
CPDC without a public hearing. The CPDC shall make a finding
whether a requested amendment is deemed to be
major or minor. A major amendment
shall require the filing of an amended
special permit application and public hearing.
4.6.10 Existing Structures
4.6.10.1 Change in Use
A special permit may be granted to legally existing
nonconforming structures, as of the date of the passage
of this By-Law, applying for a change of use in the
Mixed Use Overlay District provided that
parking for the existing uses meet the requirements of the underlying
Zoning District and parking for new uses
meets the requirements of Section 4.6.6.4. CPDC may grant relief from
these parking requirements in accordance with Section 4.6.6.5.
4.6.10.2 Additions
A special permit may be granted to legally existing
nonconforming structures, as of the date
of the passage of this By-Law, applying for
a change of use and an addition to the
structure provided that the footprint of the
building structure remains unchanged or is no greater than the original
footprint (lot coverage) including addition, and the FAR of 0.8 is not
exceeded except as provided in Section 4.6.3. Parking for existing uses
shall meet the requirements of the underlying Zoning District and parking
for new uses shall meet the requirements of Section 4.6.6.4. CPDC may
grant relief from such parking requirements in accordance with Section
4.6.6.5.
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4.8 AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT
Sections 4.8.6.2.4.6 and 4.8.6.2.4.14 will be revised as follows:
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.
Amend the Town of Reading Zoning Map as follows:
Designate a "Mixed Use Overlay District" upon the entirety of the downtown
Business B Zoning District as amended by the 2005 Subsequent Town Meeting
2005 and principally traversed by Main and Haven Streets.
Place the following properties into the Business B Zoning District:
Plat 64 - Parcels 21; 21a; 22; 23; 24
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Board of Selectmen Trackinq Log for Current Issues/Proiects
Follow-
Date Issue/Project/ Identified Problem Resp. Select. Action Needed up
Dept. Liaison Date
Traffic Issues
Get a contact person(s) designated by
the neighborhood. Police Department
to enforce speed. Check on
legalissues with respect o Heavy
Determination of status of street. Vehicle exclusion and stop signs. Get
1/1/85 Old Sanborn Lane Private road - new school traffic DPW Bonazoli in condition to be able to be lowed. 10/25/05
Installation of stop sign. Speeding Review by PTTF. Scheduled for
11/5/05 Louanis Dr. at Avalon in neighborhood with children Police Duff Board of Selectmen discussion 10/18/05
Traffic assessment - ease of pick- Review by staff and school following
17/1/05 Wood End School up/drop-off al :4 access points Twn. M r. Anthony period of operation 10125!05
Hearing on 4 way stop and parking
Implement concensus for restrictions on Bancroft between
F Chute Street nei hborhoochei hborhood walk Twn. Mgr. Anthony Woburna do Mt. Vernon 11!01/05
Residents would like stop on PTTF - Staff recommendation is "no through
Curtis and George Stret Curtis SB at George Twn. M r. Anthony street' sign on Curtis at George. 11/01/05
The Town should have an
extabiished policy on detours per Develop a draft as a Board of Selectmen
Police on Detours Chief Cormeri's memo Twn. Mgr. Anthony policy, or as a TM working procedure 03/31/06
Ddevelop a process to acquire
land and build new connection
directly between Ash and Main
Street, eliminating the grade Contact new property owner; work
Ash Street at Main crossing Twn. Mgr. Anthony with META 12/31/05
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Board of Selectmen Tracking Log for Current Issues/Projects
Follow-
Date Issue/Project/ Identified Problem Resp. Select. Action Needed up
Dept. Liaison Date
Development Proiects
Overflow of detention basin -
flooding has occurred in
neighborhood during severe Follow up with developer; hire
1/1/90 Gazebo Circle storms Engineer Bonazoli consultant 12/31/05
Release of State Funds - State
has funded in previous
1/1/00 Pitman Bike Path park/recreation bond bill Planner Tafoya Need for Town to access funds 06130/06
Traffic study submitted 9-14-05; Peer
review complete by early October;
Then schedule Board of Selectmen
1/1/05 Addison Wesley Complete Traffic Presentation - Planner Tafoya meeting with notice to public 11/15/05
Anthony
Lighting has impacted neighbors and Town has hired a lighting consultant.
Jordan's Furniture due to height of fixtures Town Mgr. Bonazoli Report to the Board of Selectmen 11/01/05
Status of 100% design submission 100 % Design October 14. MHD
and approval; determination of review. ENF submission. Tree
what if any items will not be funded Hearings. Bidding. Construction April
1/1/85 Downtown Improvements by the State Engineer Anthony 2006. 04115/06
Complete MWRA buy-in for MWRA Advisory Board approved.
MWRA Buy-in supplemental water DPW Bonazoli MWRA Board approval scheduled for
Decide a location for the Water
Treatment Plant, or whether to buy
in to MWRA in total for water Review cost and benefot of plant
Water Treatment Plant supply DPW Bonazoli location or full MWRA buy-in 11/08/05
Monitor and advocate for
Reading's interest in keeping any Anthony
Improvements to the interchange &
Rt 128/1-93 Interchange to a low impact for Reading Schubert ongoing
Try to establish a citizens committee
Imagination Station Needs to be refurbished Recreation Bonazoli to take this on 06/30106
Consultant has been hired.
How do we avoid another gasoline Presentation to the Board of
193 Containment spill impact on Reading's wellfields DPW Bonazoli Selectmen on October 18 10/18105
RHA given the "go ahead" by the
Board of Selectmen to build 4 units -
house to be resolved at later date.
RHA wants to demolish historical Town RHA to develop paperwork for land
75 Pleasant Street house Manager Tafoya swap. 12/01105
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Board of Selectmen Tracking Log for Current Issues/Proiects
Follow-
Date Issue/Project/ Identified Problem Resp. Select. Action Needed up
Dept. Liaison Date
MEN=
Policies/Regulations
Fire & Town Write draft regulations for the Board
411/04 Petroleum Bylaw Regulations to be formulated Counsel Duff of Selectmen to consider 03/31/06
or file a
Memorial Park Controversy over allowed uses Counsel Anthony petition for a Cy Pres 11/011051
BOH will review regulations, and
Dos Regulations Re: Do Bites Health Anthony follow u with the Board of Selectmen 10/18/05
Consideration of Bylaw requiring
19/9105 Solicitors registration of solicitors Police Duff Hearin to et public input 01/03/06
Review comments on section 5
and 6, and modify; also establish
Update of Board of policies on local preference for Town
9/27/05 Selectmen policies affordable housing. Manager Anthony 11/01/05
Master Plan will recommend an
Develop an Economic Economic Development Establish by bylaw or Board of
Development Commission Commission Planner Tafo a Selectmen Police 03/01/06
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 20, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard
Schubert, Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Town
Planner Chris Reilly, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Bob
LeLacheur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bob Brown, Jack Downing,
Gina Snyder, Sally Hoyt, Tim Kelly, Marcel Dubois, John Carpenter, Charles McDonald,
George Katsoufis, John Sasso, Virginia Adams, Janet Allen, Pete Smargon, Jack Russell, Ron
Daddario, John Surrette.
The Town Manager announced that Bob LeLacheur has been hired as our new Assistant Town
Manager/Finance Director. He will develop the budget this year, evaluate a full MWRA buy-in
versus building a new Water Treatment Plant, and he will staff the Hospital Development Task
Force and manage the Finance Department.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Vice Chairman Richard Schubert welcomed Bob
LeLacheur. He noted that the Selectmen's Office Hours should be part of the Selectmen's
reports. Bob Brown suggested incorporating a bylaw requiring projects to meet certain standards
regarding water conservation; i.e., zero landscaping for new developments.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he attended a meeting of the Cultural Council. This is
application season and anyone interested in applying for a grant should contact Allison DaSilva.
These are small grants. The Council did mention that for some reason they don't get requests
from the High School but they do from other schools.
Selectman Joseph Duffy congratulated Bob LeLacheur on his appointment. He noted that the
new football field is terrific.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she attended a Board of Health Meeting and a Council on
Aging Meeting.
Selectman James Bonazoli noted that he met with the Recreation Department and they are
looking for a replacement of Mary Ellen's position on the Aquatics Board. He also met with the
Town Manager, Pat Schettini and John Feudo regarding the fields and budget. He attended a
meeting of the Nurse Advocacy Task Force, and Bob LeLacheur needs to be replaced by the
Finance Committee.
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Public Comment - Jack Downing of 91 Whittier Road had a complaint about late night
deliveries of material and construction vehicles from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. at the High School
project. He complained to the School Department and nothing was done. He has called the
Police at least 30 times and was told that no municipal ticket books had been issued. He also
noted that the construction company is running unregistered vehicles over the roads.
The Town Manager noted that we don't have a bylaw that restricts hours of construction, but he
will talk with the Police Chief. He will get a full report back to the Board of Selectmen.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
♦ I'd like to introduce Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Robert LeLacheur.
♦ . The Board had a suggestion at its Forum that the Memorial Park deed restrictions may have
expired after 50 years as is the case in private transactions. Town Counsel has replied that
this is not the case.
♦ The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen is asked to sign amendments to correct deed riders
for three of the transactions at the Maplewood Village development.
The Board of Selectmen has an up-to-date chart of water use to date, and the chart also tracks
rain events. We will prepare this as part of the Monthly Reports from now on.
♦ I have resigned my membership on MIIA Board of Directors. I have done this so there is no
perception of any conflict as the Town of Reading bids its Health Insurance this Fall. This
was an unpaid position, and I believe my membership has been beneficial to both the MI1A
Program and the Town over the past several years.
♦ Town employees including the entirety of the DPW, Police, Fire and RMLD, as well as
selected positions within the remainder of Town Government, have been going through
Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
training related to security. This is being done by Lt. Rick Nelson of the Reading Fire
Department under the command of Chief Burns.
♦ The Town has received a grant from the Underground Storage Tank Program in the amount
of $10,125 for the removal of the oil tank at RMHS. We will get those funds directed to the
school project. Chief Burns has processed the paperwork for this project and we got the
maximum we were able to receive.
♦ The Board of Selectmen conducted site walks on September 10th of the Chute Street
neighborhood, and of potential sites for a new Water Treatment Plant site. Follow-up on
each will be scheduled for the Board of Selectmen as soon as adequate follow-up by staff can
be achieved. Additional input has been received and is in the Board of Selectmen's reading
material.
o The Board of Selectmen's Forum was held on September 13th, 7:30 p.m., and there were
nine calls. A summary has been produced for the Board.
♦ I have conducted a "Sole Source Procurement" for phone service for Town and School phone
systems. The Board of Selectmen has the material on this matter attached. This is necessary
in order to get caller ID available on Town phones. There is only one company operating in
Reading that can provide that service.
s The Police Department is moving a Crossing Guard form Main and Franklin to Emerson and
Franklin. We will continue to monitor the need for Crossing Guards at various positions in
the community.
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♦ We are investigating the possibility of a cell site at the Library. The first issue is the
feasibility and impact on library space, and whether the Library feels that would be
worthwhile balanced against the income that would be generated.
♦ Flu Clinics:
• Wednesday, November 2, 2005, Killam School, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(for residents 65 and older)
• Monday, November 14, 2005, Coolidge Middle School, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 16, 2005, Parker Middle School, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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.
Discussion/Action Items
Master Plan Presentation - Town Planner Chris Reilly, George Katsoufis, John Sasso, Virginia
Adams, Janet Allen, Pete Smargon, Jack Russell and Tim Kelly were present.
Chris Reilly noted that the Master Plan was adopted in 1991. The State requires an update every
10-15 years.
George Katsoufis reviewed the make up of the Master Plan Advisory Committee. He noted that
the Vision Statement includes: Sense of community, provide and maintain natural resources and
open space, housing for diversity, business friendly atmosphere, regional highway and transit
connections, safety and access of open/natural spaces, excellent school system.
Mr. Katsoufis noted that the character and identity of the community is important. We need to
protect the Town's historical village patter and guide development to blend in. Huge mansions
being inserted in neighborhoods that are smaller feels like an alien process. He noted that we
need to explore organizational and funding options for housing. The Town needs to encourage
buildings with the Town's character and identity, and to introduce a mixed use development in
Downtown area around the Depot.
Mr. Katsoufis noted that the Town should establish an Economic Development Commission to
pursue grants and zoning options to encourage streetscape improvements along Main Street. He
also noted that south Main Street is not compatible with the rest of Main Street.
Mr. Katsoufis also noted that preservation of our natural and cultural resources is important.
Examples of this would be to preserve the Town Forest, protection regional watersheds, protect
well fields and water recharge areas, and to maintain and add to the Town's inventory of
historical and architecturally significant buildings. Open space and recreation is also important
and there is a need to create path systems connecting schools, open space and neighborhoods.
There is also a need to acquire more land for playing fields, family picnic areas, etc. The
Community Preservation Act should be reconsidered, and new sources of recreation funding
should be developed.
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Mr. Katsoufis indicated that the committee would like to see the Town's 10 Year Capital Plan
tied to the Master Plan somehow. Transportation is also important including developing a
Town-wide parking plan and providing and maintaining sidewalks. Housing is the dominant
land use element in Reading and connection of housing to other uses; i.e., commercial, open
space and transportation should be considered.
The next steps are to survey the community; present to Boards, Committees, staff and civic
organizations; present the plan to the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting and then for CPDC
to officially adopt the Master Plan.
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert commended the group for their hard work. He noted that he
likes what he sees in the draft plan, and feels that the Board of Selectmen should use this as a
guide.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that there is a breakdown of Board of Selectmen actions in the
packet. The Economic Development Commission is proactive. The mixed use bylaw is being
looked at. Planning to meet the affordable housing and preserving the small town feel of
Reading is important. The Community Preservation Act would help to acquire more open space.
The Town Manager noted that he recommends that the 10 Year Capital Plan not be part of the
Master Plan - we need flexibility.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the 10 Year Capital Plan is not funded when times are
tough. She indicated that the Master Plan should state funding as an objective.
Bob LeLacheur suggested that the Master Plan be presented to the Finance Committee.
Ron Daddario and Gina Snyder from the Climate Protection Committee indicated that they were
pleased with the mixed use, bike paths, recreation areas, and shuttle bus transportation because
these items fall into the same category that their committee is working on.
Mr. Daddario noted that their objective if to reduce pollution and reduce energy uses. He also
noted that houses are getting larger but not families.
Town Planner Chris Reilly noted that the deadline for the survey will be until Town Meeting.
He requested that the questionnaire be circulated with the Town Meeting Warrant.
Sally Hoyt of 221 West Street recommends prohibiting placing of tall structures close to the
road. She feels that the style and appearance of future structures need to keep with the character
of the neighborhood. She also feels that officials should conduct site visits.
Chairman Camille Anthony asked if setbacks are enforced in 40B's, and the Town Manager
noted that the Spence Farms project meets all zoning requirements. Chairman Anthony noted
that.a committee was formed about 10 years ago to buy Spence Farms and Johnson Farms but
the Town didn't have the money to buy it.
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Review Proposed Legislation Governing; Cable TV - RCTV Board of Directors President Marcel
Dubois, John Surrette, John Carpenter and Charles McDonald were present.
The Town Manager noted that there is movement on the Federal level to change the law to take
away local control of local cable businesses. Senate Bill 1504 would make changes to local
cable climate.
Marcel Dubois noted that there is concern that there is no language to build on what RCTV has
now. The Bill does not address capital money.
The Town Manager noted that the issues are operating revenues, capital grants, and I-Net
connections to Town buildings. He also noted that 5% will cover some things but not capital and
the I-Net needs to be maintained.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the memo in the packet indicates that there are three Bills
before the Senate and suggested including all three in the Resolution.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to approve the Resolution in opposition to U.S.
Senate Bill 1504, 3146 and 1349 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Office Hours - Scheduling of Participants - Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she will do
October; Selectman Ben Tafoya will do November; Selectman James Bonazoli will do
December; Selectman Joseph Duffy will do January and Vice Chairman Richard Schubert will
do February.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Duffy to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
litigation not to come back into Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all five
members voting in the affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 27, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard
Schubert, Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Town
Counsel Joan Langsam, Assistant Town Manager Robert LeLacheur, Paula Schena and the
following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Stacy Bertocchi.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Joseph Duffy read his letter of
resignation from the Board effective April 3, 2006. He noted that he attended a meeting of the
Reading Municipal Light Board and their rates are 51% lower than Edison. He also noted that
the RMLD will be adding a fuel charge.
Selectman James Bonazoli noted that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee does not have
enough members to exist as a committee. He asked if the committee should be disbanded.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he knows someone who is interested in volunteering and might
be interested in this committee. Chairman Camille Anthony suggested inviting two members of
the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to talk with the Board.
Selectman Joseph Duffy noted that many people do not recycle and this should be encouraged.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he would like to see the current recycling numbers. He also
noted that he attended the CPDC Meeting last evening.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she attended a meeting of the Audit Committee at the
Light Department. Melanson and Heath did a good job on the audit. She also noted that if
residents want to get rid of junk mail, there is a form in DPW that can be filled out. She noted
that there is a flyer in the Atlantic Market titled Preparing for Disaster, and it indicates that a
person can go without food but cannot go without water. She visited the Mission of Deeds and
was informed that $79.00 will buy a new mattress. They have outgrown their facility and are
looking for a bigger place.
Public Comment - There was no public comment.
Town Manager's Report
The Assistant Town Manager gave the following report:
® The annual Fire Department Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2005.
♦ We have hired a consultant to work with us on the lighting at Jordan's parking lot to see if
there is any viable way of reducing the remaining glare. There have been noticeable
improvements at the site but we hope to make it even better. Jordan's has agreed to work
with us on this matter.
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♦ A retirement party for Director of Facilities John Thiffault will be held at the new RMHS
Cafeteria on October 1 lth from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
s We have hired a consultant to help us out on the Health Insurance bidding process in order to
ensure that we receive the most competitive rates available to the Town. Reading is certainly
not alone as health care inflation concerns seem to be back in the news.
s There has been an outstanding turnout of employees for a wellness program called "Heart
Ventures," that is being offered free of charge to the Town. About 75 folks have signed up
for the program.
♦ Tonight, the Board is receiving a copy of the Local Water Resources Management Plan.
Discussion of this item is scheduled for next Tuesday.
Selectman Ben Tafoya requested that an update on the health insurance process be put on a
Board of Selectmen's Agenda before Town Meeting.
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert mentioned that there was an e-mail regarding detours from
West Street to Pine Ridge. He asked what the process is for determining the best detour route.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the resident mentioned that notification would have been
nice.
Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation
Proclamation - Knights of Columbus - Representatives from the Knights of Columbus were
present to receive the Proclamation.
A motion by Duffy seconded by Tafoya to proclaim October 6 - 9, 2005 to be Knights of
Columbus Weekend for the Physically and Mentally Challenged Children was approved by
a vote of 5-0-0.
Personnel and Appointments
Council on Aging - The Board of Selectmen interviewed Stacy Bertocchi for one position on the
Council on Aging.
Schubert moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Council on Aging with a term expiring June 30, 2008• Stacy Bertocchi
Ms Bertocchi received five votes and was appointed.
Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs -
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that this vacancy is for a student representative. Joseph St.
John was not able to be present.
Schubert moved and Duffy seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
position on the Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Other Drugs with a term expiring June 30, 2006: Joseph St John Mr. St. John received
five votes and was appointed.
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Discussion/Action Items
Close Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant - Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur reviewed
the Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant. He noted that Articles 1 through 5 are the traditional
Articles. Article 6 is for authorizing a rubbish contact for greater than three years.
Article 7 is to establish a Storm Water Management Enterprise Fund. Town Counsel Joan
Langsam noted that she spoke with the Department of Revenue, and they have no problem with
it being set up as a utility and there are no Proposition 2'/2 implications. The billing can be done
through the water bills as long as it is a separate line item.
Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur noted that the School Committee put Article 9 on the
Warrant for funding for the culvert. Articles 10 and 11 are water main projects. Article 12
appropriates contributions from developers.
Article 13 is for the sale of land on Oakland Road. Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the
School Committee has not voted on this yet. Rob Spadafora has concerns regarding giving up
this land before the High School is done.
Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur noted that Article 14 is for a land swap on George
Street. Article 15 is to purchase land on Kieran Road. Articles 16, 17 and 18 are to amend the
General Bylaws. Article 19 is to change a Zoning By-Law regarding storing propane tanks
underground.
Article 20 is a zoning amendment regarding mixed use. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that CPDC
met last night and made some minor changes. They approved the language and they want to
move forward with this. Selectman Tafoya also noted that there seems to be conflicting
language regarding size. The average is 750 square feet. The mixed use is for office/retail and
then housing on the second floor. He noted that there is some flexibility to the developer if it is
used for affordable housing. Town Counsel Joan Langsam noted there are concerns regarding
the lack of flexibility because it could hurt the development and she would like to see more
tweaking.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Article on the changing of scope for business B zoning was
also discussed. The owner of the house that had the fire was present last evening. Her house
was nonconforming to begin with. Chairman Camille Anthony asked if there was also a
residential parcel on Linden Street that will be included.
Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur noted that Article 22 is a petition to change the Zoning
Board of Appeals to a five member board.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to close the Subsequent Town Meeting
Warrant consisting of 22 Articles to take place on November 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland Road, was approved by a vote of
5-0-0.
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Approval of Minutes
A 'motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of August 16, 2005
was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of August 23, 2005, as
amended, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of September 10, 2005
was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Chairman Camille Anthony asked the Board what they needed for the 75 Pleasant Street
meeting. Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated that he wanted to know if there is an agreement
between the Housing Authority and the Historical Commission. Chairman Anthony noted that
the issue is the Housing Authority states that it is too expensive to rehab the building the way the
Historical Commission wants them to. Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that there is also
an issue of location.
Chairman Camille Anthony requested that both the Housing Authority and the Historical
Commission be present at the meeting. She also requested that there be a report on all
construction activity in the Town at every meeting.
A motion by Duffy seconded by Bonazoli to adjourn the meeting of September 27, 2005 at
8:37 mm. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
Board of Selectmen Meeting
October 4, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard
Schubert, Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen James Bonazoli and Ben Tafoya, Housing
Authority Executive Director Lyn Whyte, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Water Treatment
Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi, Assistant Town Manager Robert LeLacheur, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Tim
Kelley, John Coote, Thomas Ryan, Dave Billard, Bob Nordstrand, Ralph Colorusso, Kathy
Greenfield, Roberta Sullivan, Wilbar Hoxie, Linda Tuttle, Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Mark
Cardono, Sarah Hilgendorff List, Clayton Jones, Virginia Adams, Karen Herrick, Attorney
Andrew Upton.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Board
received an e-mail from George Hines. He is requesting that the Board of Selectmen focus on
the drug problem in Town. He suggests a meeting of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee
and Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee. The consensus of the Board was that
something needs to be done about drug use in the community. The Town Manager suggested
that a couple of Selectmen, School Committee Members, and Substance Abuse Prevention
Advisory Committee Members get together and plan an event. Chairman Camille Anthony and
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert volunteered to represent the Selectmen.
Selectman James Bonazoli noted that the Nurse Advocacy Task Force will not have a final report
for Town Meeting. They need an extension of their term. The Town Manager noted that he will
put this on the November 1, 2005 Agenda. Selectman Bonazoli also noted that he, Camille and
the Town Manager walked the Jordan's site with a lighting consultant. The consultant wants to
meet with the Selectmen. The Town Manager noted that he will also put this on the November
1st Agenda. Selectman Bonazoli noted that the Adopt-an-Island at Pearl onto Route 28 needs
some attention the bushes are too big and block the site line.
Selectman Joseph Duffy commended the Town Manager on 19 years of service to the Town.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that Sally Hoyt requested that the Selectmen look at a change
in zoning so the Selectmen will send the request along to the Community Planning and
Development Commission. She also received an e-mail from a resident regarding pot holes on
Pratt Street. Four residents came in for the Office Hours tonight.
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Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that there was a Press Release in tonight's paper from the
Ipswich River Watershed Association. They mention that towns don't want to conserve
voluntarily yet Reading did. He feels that the Selectmen should respond to this. He also asked
that if trees are removed, are they replaced. The Town Manager noted that the Town has little
stock in the nursery but if residents ask, then we will try to replace it.
Public Comment - Bill Brown noted that he researched the land at the High School and found
out that the School Department doesn't own any of it. The Town Manager noted that he will
meet with Town Counsel to verify this.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
♦ Report on construction activity:
s The Board of Selectmen raised questions about how we determine detours for construction
projects. Please see the attached memo from Police Chief Cormier.
♦ The American Flag on the Common came down during the severe wind storm last week. We
are trying to get a steeplejack to replace it as quickly as possible.
♦ I have hired Tom Lemon as a lighting consultant for the Jordan's property. He and I met last
night at the site, along with Chairman Anthony and Selectman Bonazoli. I will be meeting
with him again this week.
o YCC will be in the mail tomorrow.
I have hired the firm of Hinkley, Allen & Tringale as our Health Care consultant. He will be
meeting with the Task Force this week, and will be handling our bidding process for the next
renewal.
♦ The RPD will be running an Auto Glass Etching Program to deter auto theft - DPW Garage,
October 22nd, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
♦ Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Wakefield High, October 29th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00
noon.
o ICMA Conference report is attached.
♦ Farmers Market on a trial basis on Tuesday afternoons this Fall at Rotary Square.
s The Meeting re: "old" Sanborn Lane is scheduled for next Tuesday. We will try to get
information together for the Board of Selectmen for that meeting as follows:
• Who has access to "old" Sanborn Lane from the court decision? (we will need a map and
the court decision)?
• Who provides maintenance funds?
• What about the ones gaining access from the court decision?
• On any private road in Reading, who has the right to travel on it?
• How has this area been affected by traffic (cars and pedestrian) since school opened in
September as a neighborhood school?
• How has the whole area been affected (as above)?
♦ The Johnson Wood LIP needs to be signed tonight by the Chairman of the Board of
Selectmen.
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Discussion/Action Items
Highlights - Appraiser/Assessors - Assessor Dave Billard and Board of Assessors Members
Tom Ryan, Ralph Colorusso and Bob Nordstrand were present.
Dave Billard reviewed the duties of the Assessor's office including assessing real estate, excise,
personal and supplemental taxes, process abatements and field public inquiry. Property is
assessed each year and the tax billing is as of January 1st of the prior year based on prior year
sales. The historic value is not necessarily what your house is worth now. They process
approximately 340 exemption applications per year totaling $131,459 due to personal
circumstances. They also process 80-100 abatement applications that is an appeal process.
They had 1700 abatement applicants for excise tax totaling $140,000.
Dave Billard noted that residential growth in FY04 - FY05 was $14 million, and the commercial
growth for FY04 - FY05 was $24 million.
Selectman Joseph Duffy asked for examples of personal property. Dave Billard indicated that
would be machines, etc. that are in businesses. Bob Nordstrand noted that if a business is in your
primary resident, then personal property is assessed.
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert asked how someone would get on the assessment list. Dave
Billard noted that everyone is assessed every year whether the Town gets into the property or
not. They usually look at properties that haven't been assessed in a long time.
Change of Manager/Change of Officers - Romano's Macaroni Grill - Attorney Andrew Upton
was present representing Brinker Massachusetts Corp. He noted that the change in officer is
mandated by the ABCC and has no effect on Reading. The new Manager is Michael Ross. He
has many years experience, all of the employees are TIPS trained, and he will be on the premises
at least 60 hours per week.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Change of Officers for Brinker
Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a/ Romano's Macaroni Grill to Jeffrey Alan Hoban as Vice
President and Assistant Secretary and Bryan D McCrory as Treasurer was approved by a
vote of 5-0-0.
Follow Up - 75 Pleasant Street - Housing Authority Executive Director Lyn Whyte and Housing
Authority Members Tim Kelly and John Coote were present.
The Town Manager noted that the Board of Selectmen approved and sponsored an Article to do a
land swap for affordable housing. The Housing Authority indicates that it, is not economically
feasible to renovate the house but the Historical Commission wants it preserved. The Town
Manager suggests doing the land swap to the Housing Authority so they can move forward with
four units, and they will give us a lot to replace the parking spaces. The remaining property can
be put on the market for 90 days with historic preservation conditions. If it is not sold, then put it
on the market without conditions.
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Tim Kelly noted that he could live with this but the Housing Authority cannot justify taking a cut
in price with historic restrictions on it. The Town Manager noted that the Housing Trust Funds
could be made available. Tim Kelly indicated that the Housing Trust Funds should not be used
for historic reasons.
Vice Chairman Richard. Schubert noted that if the property is sold without a covenant and a
developer steps in, then it might not fit into the neighborhood.
John Coote noted that the proposal is not detailed enough - it doesn't explain covenants. He also
noted that saving the house on the inside makes it unaffordable. If the inside could be changed,
then the Housing Authority could do it. He doesn't want to be locked in to offering the property
for sale.
Chairman Camille Anthony asked why the house needs rehab. Lyn Whyte noted that the house
doesn't meet HUD inspections. You can put a pencil through the window sills and major
systems are failing.
Historical Commission Members Virginia Adams, Roberta Sullivan, Kathy Greenfield, Wilbar
Hoxie, Sharlene Reynolds Santos, Mark Cardono, Sarah Hilgendorff List and Clayton Jones
were present.
Virginia Adams indicated that the Commission would like more time to evaluate the proposal.
They are not seeking restoration, they are looking for renovation for adaptive reuse. They can
work with the Housing Authority to make it clear what they were asking. She feels that it would
be better for the Housing Authority to keep the property then selling it to a developer.
Chairman Camille Anthony asked what jurisdiction the Historical Commission has, and Virginia
Adams indicated that they have none. She noted that the Historical Commission supported the
land swap. They anticipate modest restrictions. She doesn't believe that 90 days is sufficient
time. The Historical Commission has two consultants experienced in doing renovation who will
work with the Housing Authority. They would prefer to see the house kept there because it acts
as a buffer to the neighborhood.
Selectman James Bonazoli asked what are modest renovations. Virginia Adams noted that they
would like to preserve the bulls of the house, framing, windows but they are not worried about
the flooring. Selectman Bonazoli noted that it seemed like it was more important to safe the
outside more than the inside of the house. Virginia Adams noted that they want them to keep the
horsehair plaster. Selectman Bonazoli noted that the house is not going to be open to the public,
it will be someone's home. He asked if the house will receive a historic plaque. Virginia Adams
noted that they will. She also noted that the people who lived there were involved in the anti-
slavery movement.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he appreciates the work of the Historical Commission, but it is
time to move ahead and let the Housing Authority do what they need to do. It is an important
legacy but there is no need to delay this project any longer. He feels that they should move
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Vice Chairman Richard Schubert agreed with Selectman Tafoya but noted that time is still
available. He suggested getting the details of the "modest" restrictions, let the Housing
Authority review the restrictions and if they can't do it, then sell with the same restrictions.
Kathy Greenfield, Associate Member of the Historical Commission, noted that the Historical
Commission has not done anything to hold up the project. The Housing Authority got a cost
estimate that was high and decided they wanted to tear it down. The Historical Commission
tried to show them how to reduce costs.
Tim Kelly noted that the Housing Authority has to work with the Historical Commission because
the house is on the inventory list. He also noted that the Housing Authority needs to move
forward with the four units. They are requesting the land swap and LIP.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Duffy that the Board of Selectmen supports the
Housing Authority moving forward with the land swap and LIP for four units and to
continue collaboration with the Housing Authority and Historical Commission regarding
75 Pleasant Street was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Approval of Local Water Resources Management Plan - Public Works Director Ted McIntire
and Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Peter Tassi were present.
The Town Manager noted that the MWRA requires that the Board of Selectmen adopt a Local
Water Resources Management Plan.
Ted McIntire noted that the plan was developed in conjunction with the MWRA application.
The plan was written in 2002. He reviewed the plan and noted that it covers issues including
water supply and use, existing demands, alternate supplies, outdoor water restrictions, water
rebate programs, etc.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that several areas of the document are out of date. The Town
Manager noted that the plan is subject to amendment. Selectman Tafoya noted that the section
on the water restrictions needs to be updated. Ted McIntire noted that this reflects what we
approved in 2002. It is a working document for planning. He noted that this plan was brought to
the Board of Selectmen in 2003 but there was no action by the Board then.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve the Local
Water Resources Management Plan as submitted as part of the final EIR Report submitted
in 2003 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Review Goals - The Town Manager noted that the goals include issues such as affordable
housing, water issues, Memorial Park, landfill lighting, construction projects, etc. He also noted
that the Mission Statement stills needs rewording. He reviewed the status of the objectives and
goals, and noted that his evaluation needs to be done in December.
Review Town Meeting Warrant - The Town Manager asked if the Board needed any additional
information on any of the Articles.
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Vice Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the Board of Assessors should be involved in the
process for Article 12.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that there should be more latitude regarding size in Article 19.
Vice Chairman Schubert suggested sending a memo and perhaps a phone call to the Chairman of
CPDC regarding this Article.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the Minutes of September 6, 2005
was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Duffy to adjourn the meeting of October 4, 2005 at
10.50 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
October 11, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman
Richard Schubert (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Secretary Joseph Duffy, Selectmen Ben
Tafoya and James Bonazoli. Also present were Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner,
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Robert LeLacheur, and the following list of
interested parties: Paul Feeley of the Reading Chronicle, Martha Moore, Bruce
Mackenzie, Mike and Dot Hayes, John and Kirst Gerhartz, Ann and Sidney Chabane, S.
Barrasso, Gloria and Harold Hulse, Andy and Janice Kavjian, Mrs. Greenwood, Dana
Percy.
Selectman Joseph Duffy commented that it is inappropriate to dump business
(construction) waste on residential property. Selectman James Bonazoli added that there
is no commercial dumping at the Compost Center.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Ben Tafoya reported on the
progress of the ad hoc Health Insurance Task Force, and had some very positive
comments on the hiring of consultant (and Reading resident) Steven Tringale of the firm
Hinkley, Allen & Tringale LP. The next step is to meet with the Reading Health
Insurance Advisory Committee and design an RFP. The existing coverage (via MIIA)
will be requesting a 60-90 day extension in order to allow for the RFP process, if
necessary.
Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she was unable to attend the next I-93/Routel28
Meeting in the Stoneham Town Hall later this week. The most recent meeting was late
last Spring. She asked about the request from resident Sally Hoyt about changes to the
zoning setback regulations. The Town Manager stated that CPDC would look at this after
the Fall Town Meeting. She asked about the status of the Warrant Article about the sale
of land near RMHS. The Town Manager stated that within 10 days, they should have
definitive word on the owner of the land. Preliminary work by Assessor Dave Billard,
resident Bill Brown and Town Counsel suggests that the Town may own all of the land in
the Warrant. Finally, she inquired about the legality of the proposed Storm Water
Enterprise Fund. Town Counsel is writing a letter summarizing the legal status and why
this fund may proceed. Selectman James Bonazoli commented that the opponents of the
fund only object to the funding mechanism, and not the legality of the fund itself. He
pointed out that if you assess a fee that does not contain an opt-out provision, then it must
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be a tax. The Town Manager noted that residents can opt out of the water system but
cannot opt out of the sewer system, and each are funded in an identical manner.
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Public Comment - There was no public comment.
On motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya, Ron Powell of the Finance Committee
was appointed to be a liaison to the Nurse Advocacy Task Force by a vote of 5-0-0.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
The American Flag on the Common came down during the severe wind storm last
week. We are trying to get a steeplejack to replace it as quickly as possible.
I have hired Tom Lemon as a lighting consultant for the Jordan's property. I met
with him again this week. This matter is scheduled for the Board of Selectmen's
Meeting on October 25th.
o YCC was mailed to all Reading households last week. We thank Advancian Real
Estate for sponsoring this issue which pays for printing and mailing.
s I have hired the firm of Hinkley, Allen & Tringale as our Health Care consultant. He
met with the Task Force last week, and will be handling our bidding process for the
next renewal. He is meeting with the employee Insurance Advisory Committee next
week.
The "Adopt a Family" Program for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays is
beginning - coordinated through RE/HS.
e Reading's application for the MWRA supplemental water buy-in is scheduled for
action on October 20th at the MWRA Advisory Board.
o The Fire Department's Open House is Saturday, October 15tH
♦ We have received a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Homeland
Security.
e Firefighter Ryan Buckley graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy last
Friday. Two additional Firefighters started the Academy this week.
♦ The RPD will be running an Auto Glass Etching Program to deter auto theft - DPW
Garage - October 22nd, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
♦ Halloween Parade is October 23rd.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Wakefield High, October 29th, 8:30 am to
12 noon
o A "Farmers Market " began last Tuesday on a trial basis on Tuesday afternoons this
Fall at Rotary Square.
♦ The Lion's Club would be collecting for victims of the Louisiana/Mississippi
hurricane. They will be accepting items at four locations - the Town Hall, the Police
and Fire Stations and the Senior Center.
Chairman Camille Anthony requested that the Avalon stop sign discussion be moved
from October 18th to the 25th as two Selectmen would be away next week.
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Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur reported on a meeting with local officials and
the Lieutenant Governor. Topics discussed included a FY 2007 Municipal Relief Bill
likely to be filed in January 2006, as well as general State Budget priorities. The
following suggestions came from the municipal officials: Add pothole money for the
Town side of local government, change the current legislation/regulations that discourage
the Town and school sides of local government from acting efficiently (e.g., net school
spending rules), circuit breaker funds for local health care costs, remove the $10 million
SRF annual cap, restore the lottery money, and fund extraordinary snow and ice
expenditures.
Discussion/Action Items
Review Action Status Reports - The Board reviewed the Action Status Report. The
following items were requested by the Board of Selectmen to be added to the Traffic
Issues: Franklin Street sidewalks, Bancroft Avenue stop sign and parking regulations,
Ash Street re-alignment, and a formal (but flexible) detour policy which would alert
residents affected. The Development Projects were reviewed. The consensus of the
Board was to meet with the `Addison-Wesley' traffic consultant at a regular Selectmen's
Meeting, before scheduling a formal public forum dedicated exclusively to this topic.
They agreed to delete the skateboard park item as no location seems possible. They
would like to add the possible parking garage behind CVS, and a study of the Town
Forest.
"Old" Sanborn Lane - At 8:10 p.m., 14 residents of the Sanborn Lane neighborhood
joined the Selectmen's Meeting.
Sid Chabane of 106 Sanborn Lane indicated that the residents of this private road did not
want any special treatment but they did want respect. He mentioned several incidents of
trash dumped in the area, and the general lack of a Police presence.
John Gerhartz of 98 Sanborn Lane mentioned that speeding is a terrible problem in the
area. He was concerned with the safety of children who walk in the neighborhood. He is
not in favor of the speed bumps, and would not mind if the road became a public way,
though he respected the rights and history of the current owners.
Andy Kavjian of 12 Roma Lane also spoke about respecting the privacy of `Original
Sanborn Lane,' and was also concerned for the safety of the children. He noted that the
new Wood End School had not added significantly to the traffic in the area, and was
pleased that it had increased their property values. He urged that whatever solutions are
found, they need to have a strong enforcement element.
The Town Manager pointed out an October 7th estimate provided by the Town Engineer
Joe Delaney. The first alternative would cost $300,000 - $350,000 and would include 24
feet of pavement, vertical granite curbing, and a sidewalk on both sides. The second
alternative would cost $195,000 - $227,500 and would include 20 feet of pavement, no
curbing, and a sidewalk on one side of the road. ~3
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Gloria Hulse of 107 Sanborn Lane gave a brief history of the private way, and noted that
the Town used to plow it when it was just a dirt road. (The DPW is concerned that a
current trench is a danger to their equipment as is a speed bump.) Ms. Hulse mentioned
that the current 15 mph speed limit, in place since the mid-1990's, is not enforced.
Many residents praised their neighbors and enjoyed the neighborhood, but some
wondered if moving to the area had been a huge mistake because of all these `issues.'
Bruce Mackenzie of 102 Sanborn Lane stated that the ideal situation is three speed bumps
where now there is only one - this encourages drivers to speed up after passing over it.
He noted that some drivers are very angry at the situation on the road, and that there is a
lot of animosity in the neighborhood. He is concerned that it is not safe for children or for
parents. He believes that the trash dumping is often on purpose; for example, it is
`carefully set' under the speed limit signs. He passed around three photographs showing
the narrow passage of the road, and mentioned the hazard of walking with children
during the Winter months.
Mr. Mackenzie had the following suggestions, though he had not reviewed them with all
of his neighbors: Close the road between 106 and 107 Sanborn, close it during school
hours only, make it one way only with `Do Not Enter' signs, make a pedestrian lane and
a car lane, and add a well-marlced crosswalk at the narrowest section of the road.
The Town Manager will look into the legality of some of the suggestions. He believed
some of them would violate the rights of the 17 neighbors that had legal right-of-way (as
decided by a previous court case), and that the 11 road owners/residents might need to
unanimously agree with these folks about many of the proposed changes.
Dana Percy of 104 Sanborn Lane noted that there has been a modest increase in traffic
from the new school. She urged the Board to make sure there was traffic enforcement in
the neighborhood. She is not a fan of either the trench or the speed bumps, but prefers
them to an unsafe neighborhood for her children to play in, and that speed was a big
problem in the area.
Gloria Hulse cleared up the reason for the trench. The residents contracted out to dig the
trench and then install a more permanent speed bump. Legal/insurance threats then
ceased the work, and the trench has remained for over a year. There seemed to be a
consensus among the residents that the trench was not necessary, and several residents
and nearby neighbors offered to pay to have it properly sealed.
Martha Morre of 102 Sanborn Lane asked if a Crossing Guard could be added at Roma
Lane.
Lucky Hulse of 107 Sanborn Lane discussed the history of the road, and expressed
frustration that the Town let so much development occur without the proper road
infrastructure. On this item, there was general agreement in the room that the layout of
the roads was far from ideal. Fire truck access was discussed, and the owner (Sid •
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Board of Selectmen Meeting - October 11, 2005 - Page 5
Chabane) of a parcel of a dirt road mentioned that the Town could have that deeded land
for Fire access if it wished.
Gloria Hulse and several residents discussed signage for the area - for no trucks or
commercial vehicles.
Vice Chairman Richard Schubert thanked the audience and stated that the first priority
should be to fix a neighborhood that is clearly malfunctioning. Every resident has a right
to enjoy their home, and not feel burdened by the issues of the neighborhood.
The Town Manager had several suggestions for the residents. First, they needed to form
a group that could speak for the entire area so that the Town could communicate with
them. He stated that the Town wished to plow and maintain the street as it does for many
other private roads in Reading. He suggested that the trench needed to be filled with hot
top. The speed bumps should be removed according to a calendar date to allow Winter
plowing (October 15th - April 15th). He would look into signage and traffic enforcement.
Selectman Ben Tafoya thanked the audience, along with Selectman James Bonazoli, and
felt better educated to the issues facing the neighborhood.
Chairman Camille Anthony stated that the priority should be the safety of children
walking in the area.
The Sanborn Lane neighborhood thanked the Board of Selectmen for their time. They
stated that they would be in touch with the Town Manager for further steps, and left the
meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Chairman Camille Anthony asked the Board to focus on the Mission Statement. She
stated that the `what' was one item but also to consider `why' is it important.
Trucks on Linden Street were discussed this will be added to the Traffic Issues.
Selectman Joe Duffy wondered if the Town could pursue the insurance company that was
delaying resolution of a house fire claim from a few years ago that was discussed with the
Fire access of the Sanborn neighborhood.
On motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya, the Board of Selectmen voted to
adiourn the meeting of October 11, 2005 at 10:20 p.m. by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Number: 2005-51
TOWN OF READING
Fee: $50.00
This is to certify that JIMBO'S ROAST BEEF & SEAFOOD, INC. d/b/a JIMBO'S
ROAST BEEF & SEAFOOD, 454 MAIN STREET, seating 18 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.
Pursuant to Section 3.6 of the Board of Selectmen's Policies, patrons are
not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages on the premises for their own
consumption and licensees are not permitted to keep alcoholic beverages
on the premises except for a small quantity that is used in the preparation
of certain specialty cooked foods.
All signs shall conform with the sign regulations of the Town of Reading.
In Testimony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official
signatures.
Date Issued: October 13,
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Number: 2005-8 Fee: $50.00
TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 11 SANBORN STREET,
READING, MASS.
IS HEREBY GRANTED AN
ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
for the following: Band for Halloween Party on Saturday, October 22, 2005,
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHICH IS/ARE KEPT ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES:
11 Sanborn Street
This license is granted in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the
General Laws as amended by Section 183A of the Acts of 1949 and expires
October 22, 2005, unless sooner suspended or revoked.
In Testimony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official .
signatures.
Date Issued: October 19, 2005
TOWN OF READING
This is to certify that JOHNSON WOODS, 468 WEST STREET, READING, MASS.
IS HEREBY GRANTED
PERMISSION TO SERVE - NOT SELL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AT A GRAND OPENING ` r -
ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2005
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 TO 7:00 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 7:00 p.m., November 10, 2005, unless suspended or revoked.
Date Issued: October 20, 2005
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Patricia Leavenworth 20 OC d 17 PI 11: 39
District Highway Director
Mass Highway District 4
519 Appleton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
SUBJECT
Would like to request a traffic study at the Intersection of Route 28 (Main St.) and Bircluneadow
Drive -Lawrence Roads in Reading, MA
Dear Ms. Leavenworth,
I am writing to you after witnessing a very serious accident at the above named intersection this
morning. I was sitting at a red light at the intersection of Main Street and Lawrence Road when
all of a sudden; I heard a loud screech and 'saw a car speeding through the intersection heading
northbound on route 28. The car was approaching the intersection at a high rate of speed. The
car was in the right hand lane and swerved into the left hand lane to avoid hitting the car in front
of him. He lost control of his car and hit a car traveling southbound - head-on. All airbags
deployed and luckily only 1 person went to the hospital. The driver of the car was also lucky he
swerved into on-coming traffic. On any given school day, there are numerous students crossing
the street at that intersection to go to either Reading Memorial High School, Coolidge Middle
School, or Bircluneadow Elementary School. Since it was a rainy day, the children that usually
cross at that light were not there. The driver could have swerved in the other direction and
jumped the curb hitting kids waiting to cross. The driver could have killed or seriously injured
many children. I gave my eye witness account to the police officer and expressed my outrage
about how dangerous this intersection is. I contacted Tom Murphy of the Reading Police
Department and he forwarded to me the number of Jolm Greg at Mass Highway. I have
witnessed numerous accidents at this intersection as well as countless close calls. This is a very
dangerous intersection with a school crossing guard crossing elementary school through high
school students across 4 lanes of traffic- and the speed limit is posted at 40 miles per hour.
Areas of Concern with the Intersection
1. Heavy traffic volume at this intersection due to the location of the public schools and
playing fields. Reading Memorial High School, Coolidge Middle School and
Bircluneadow Elementary School are located on Bircluneadow Drive. Reading does not
offer bussing for students so students who do not live in walking distance need to drive or
be driven to and from school. Peak traffic hours are Monday through Friday 7:00-8:30
a.m. and 2:15-3:30 p.m.
2. Traffic is bottlenecked due to cars trying to take left hand turns in the northbound and
southbound lanes. When a car traveling northbound needs to take a left hand turn,
sometimes they can get lucky and dodge 2 lanes of traffic moving 40 miles per hour.
When the cars can't turn left because of on-coming traffic, the car behind the turning car
swerves into the right hand lane. Now the car trying to take a left turn in the southbound
direction can not turn. The two cars, in opposite directions, can not make their left turns
because visibility is blocked so traffic in the two left lanes is at a stand still.
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3. Speed limit is 40 miles per hour. Again, this seems to be a very high rate of speed
considering this is a major intersection for students crossing to go to school. Cars
traveling at 40 miles per hour do not have adequate time to stop for this light.
4. Dangerous curve on the northbound side of route 28. This can cause a blind curve for
people approaching the traffic signal as well as traffic coming out of Lawrence Road and
onto Main Street. Locals call this stretch of Main Street "dead man's curve."
5. The sidewalk in between Hampshire Road and Lawrence Road is too narrow. This is
also complicated by the traffic light pole that sits in the middle of the sidewalk as well as
a telephone pole next to the light. I have seen mothers walking their elementary school
aged children with baby carriages, trying to maneuver around the poles, while the traffic
is whizzing by at 40 miles per hour.
6. The Lawrence Road crosswalk is a decaying and crumbling mess.
7. The walk light at this intersection does not always work. When the crossing guard is off-
duty, pedestrians dodge 4 lanes of traffic to cross at this dangerously curved corner.
There must be some solution
I would like to have someone conduct a study and recommend lowering the speed limit on that
stretch of Route 28. I don't know what constitutes a "school zone" but maybe that is something
that can be looked into. Also, a green and red left hand arrow at Birchmeadow Drive and a green
left arrow at Lawrence Road would be beneficial. I have seen many accidents because of left
hand turns. Left hand directionals are located in the 2 intersections northbound of this one, why
not at Birchmeadow Drive? Also, would it be possible to move the walk light to the opposite
side of Lawrence Road leaving more sidewalk space for pedestrians? I believe crossing at this
curve is too dangerous; the pedestrian is only inches away from the street.
I hope this letter will prompt a quick response to this serious public safety issue. This intersection
is a tragedy waiting to happen.
With Deep Concern,
0-*) LAmbrose
9 Lawrence Rd.
Reading, MA 01867
Cc: James Cormier - Chief of Police
Thomas Murphy - Safety Officer
Peter Hechenbleikner - Town Manager
Patrick Schettini - Superintendent of Schools
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Ben Tafoya [ben@planetnw.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:03 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Directions through Sanborn Village
Peter,
I did try Mapquest driving from my house to an address on Roma Lane and they do have you driving all
the way through Sanborn. Mapquest does have a facility under "Help" to report private roads, which I
did. However, the residents should do the same thing and they should notify trucking companies that
they see use the street to update their software...ie, Fedex, UPS, whoever. Could you pass this on?
Thanks.
Ben Tafoya
Planet Networks Inc.
315 Main Street, Suite 205
Reading, MA 01867
www.planetnw.com
ben@planctnw.com
P: (800) 786-1105
C: (617) 953-2530
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 4:38 PM
To: Anthony, Camille; Bonazoli, James; Hechenbleikner, Peter; Schubert, Rick; Schubert, Rick;
Schena, Paula; Tafoya, Ben
Cc: LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Mission Statement
Peter & I worked the Mission Statement over a bit, what do you think?
I looked at several towns websites. Many do not have a Mission Statement (or one easily found). The ones that
did had a huge variety of content, from reflective prose to legal responsibilities. The few that had brief, clear &
concise language were very attractive to my eye.
Bob LeLacheur
Town of Reading
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director
(781) 942-6636
blelacheu01-ci.reading. ma.us
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10/14/2005
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Town of Reading is to provide essential services to the residents of
the Town of Reading. In fulfilling its Mission, the Town needs to constantly strike a
balance between near- and long-term desires, constrained by prudent fiscal discipline.
This will ensure that the community remains an attractive place to both live and work.
The Board of Selectmen shall provide the vision and leadership to guide Town
Government to act in a manner consistent with their adopted Values in the pursuit of their
stated Goals.
Values
Goals
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Subject:
Bob,
Bill Webster [billwhome@juno.com]
Tuesday, October 18, 200512:46 PM
Bob.Frey@state.ma.us; cnj4@aol.com
dansullivan@assetleasing.com; etarallo@ci.woburn.ma.us; rtisei@senate.state.ma.us;
billwhome@juno.com; swoelfel@mbta.com jbiaustein@mapc.org;
mary.burggraff@hou.state.ma.us; melissa.callan@hou.state.ma.us;
tricia@lynchassociates.net; dcooke@vhb.com; ddizoglio@mbta.cbm; mdraisen@mapc.org;
Margaret.Dwyer@state.ma.us; Adriel.Edwards@state.ma.us; rflorino@ci.stoneham.ma.us;
Joshua. G rzegorzewski@fhwa.dot.gov; Town Manager; Michael.Lindstrom@state.ma.us;
blucas@mapc.org; elutz@hshassoc.com; amckinnon@hshassoc.com;
John.Mcvann@fhwa.dot.gov; Kenneth. Miller@state.ma.us;
carmen.o'rourke@hou.state.ma.us; jpurdy@louisberger.com; Reilly, Chris;
wschwartz@neighborhoodamerica.com; kstein@hshassoc.com; Tafoya, Ben;
frederick.vanmagness@hou.state.ma.us; mossywood@juno.com
Re: Absence of Feasibility Methods
From a logical point of view, as opposed to a technical / engineering
point, Jeff's comments on accidents and congestion deserve to be
considered. They just seem to make common sense that any proposals need
to be justified.
In addition, I feel we need to know all of the accident causes
attributed
to the interchange and the number of occurences for each cause. Then any
new proposal(s) need to prove that the changes will eliminate the causes
of accidents. While the changes may not be able to to eliminate all
causes, this needs to be addressed, and should be a part of the
justification process..
Bill Webster
THAG
On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:52:44 -0400 cnj4@aol.com writes:
> To: Commissioner Paiewonsky; Bob Frey,
> Manager, State Wide Planning
> From: Jeffrey Everson, Ph.D.,
> Member: I93/95 Task Force, PRESERVE
> Date: October 12, 2005
> Subject: Absence of Feasibility Demonstration Methods
> During one of the early Task Force meetings, it was decided, "We
> would agreed to disagree and move one." Our disagreements are
> clearly summarized in the two reports, "Response to Safety Concerns"
> listed in the www.9395info.com website under Plans and Studies. For
> example, I suggested methods to estimate accident reduction
> percentages and to determine differences in level of service between
> the interchange mainlines and connecting roadways. You gave your
> reasons for not pursuing the former and ignored the latter.
> Conclusion: In your haste "to move on," you offered no alternative
> methods, and thus, have no means to demonstrate feasibility of
> proposed interchange alternative design's. These issues are discussed
> in the attached document.
> The I93/95 interchange has been an object of interest to the
> Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) for at least 8 years. At the
> conclusion of this second feasibility study, the MHD will have spent
> at least $1M. With luxury of unlimited money and time, you could
> have taken the following steps to investigate methods for accident
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> reduction estimation and determination of LOS differences during the
> past 8 years. This list is not exhaustive. I can cite other sources.
> Accident Reduction Estimation:
> 1. Highway Safety Manual: This US DOT document has been in
> preparation for a few years, and will be complete in June 2006. You
> could have checked with the authors and imported relevant methods
> for this interchange study.
> 2. "Safety Analyst:" This software package has been under
> development for a few years by the US DOT. The mathematical basis
> for it has been known for at least 8 years. You could have
> demonstrated initiative and determined how this basis might be
> useful for interchanges.
> 3. Interchange Databases: There is at least one database
> containing a few hundred US interchanges. Some of these may be
> sufficiently comparable to the 193/95 interchange and may have
> undergone design changes. Before and after collision and congestion
> data might be available to assist in the intelligent selection of
> design alternatives for the I93/95 interchange.
> Level of Services Difference Estimation:
> 1. Macroscopic Traffic Simulation: This modeling approach
> could simulate traffic flow encompassing roadway networks extending
> beyond the 193/95 interchange. Your current software (CORSIM) is
> myopically focused on a relatively small area around the interchange
> and does not include my highly congested commute from Reading to
> Waltham, for example.
> 2. Dr. Richard Dowling: He is the leader of a subgroup on
> Level of Service in the Transportation Research Board (TRB). He
> could help establish a traffic flow data collection and analysis
> plan to determine LOS differences. Dr. Dowling manages his own
> company, Dowling Associates.
> 3. Dr. Rich Margiotta: He is experienced in macroscopic and
> microscopic traffic simulation and could assist in determining the
> affect of a redesigned interchange on home-to-office travel time. He
> is employed by Cambridge Systematics.
> None of these resources has been used in the first and second
> feasibility studies (i.e., did not appear in either Statement of
> Work). As the guardian of public safety and highway efficiency on
> state roads, the MHD could have gone the extra mile and exploited
> these sources, but didn't. Conclusion: This feasibility study is
> invalid for two reasons: (1) it cannot demonstrate feasibility and
> (2) the MHD has studied practically nothing from a vast resource of
> engineering expertise.
> Bob, I would appreciate having the first 20 minutes of the Task
> Force meeting on October 19th to explain these issues to my
> colleagues. Then, we will open up the meeting for a discussion.
> Jeffrey H. Everson, Ph.D.
> Principal Investigator, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
> Member: PRESERVE, 193/95 Task Force
> 21 Pine Ridge Circle, Reading, MA 01867
> 781-944-3632 (home); 781-684-4247 (work); cnj4@aol.com
>
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Susan Bowe [BBowe@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:54 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Linda Whyte
Cc: Sue Hunter
Subject: Re: thank you letter to advocate
Lyn, thank you very much for your kind words and recognition... it's a lovely surprise! I must agree that there are
some wonderful sites at Tannerville and I'm so glad that they're enjoyed by the residents... that's what AN is all
about! A lot of towns have tried to sustain a program like AN and haven't been successful... Reading is a
wonderful town with very caring people and Sue Hunter and I are very proud to administrate the program.
Thank you again for the recognition and we hope you can stop by for a moment on Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Susan Bowe
Original Message
From: Linda Whyte
To: Pete Hechenbleikner
Cc: BboweCD-comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 3:15 PM
Subject: thank you letter to advocate
laugh at me... might be nice if 1 attach the letter ...sorry
Hi Pete ...just wanted to send you a copy of a letter sent to the Advocate thanking the volunteers from the Adopt-
an-Island Program who have done so much to make Tannerville a "home" for our residents. They came and
went quietly throughout the season without much fanfare but certainly left behind a beautiful trail. We hope to
continue this relationship in the future.
Have no idea how quickly it will be in paper... but better a little late than never and I must admit I am a little
behind on my thank you's
Lyn
10/21/2005
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Linda Whyte [rhalynw@verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 3:16 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Bbowe@comcast.net
Subject: thank you letter to advocate
laugh at me... might be nice if I attach the letter... sorry
Hi Pete ...just wanted to send you a copy of a letter sent to the Advocate thanking the volunteers from the Adopt-
an-Island Program who have done so much to make Tannerville a "home" for our residents. They came and went
quietly throughout the season without much fanfare but certainly left behind a beautiful trail. We hope to continue
this relationship in the future.
Have no idea how quickly it will be in paper... but better a little late than never and I must admit I am a little behind
on my thank you's
Lyn
10/20/2005
Letter to the Editor:
On behalf of the Reading Housing Authority and the tenants who reside at Tannerville,
we would like to thank the Adopt-An-Island families for involving themselves in the lives
of our elderly and disabled residents. This beautification program does indeed create a
warm and inviting feeling for all residents to enjoy.
As the Director at this small Authority, I am always seeking ways of helping our
residents adjust to a new environment upon moving into Tannerville. We want them all to
feel at home and enjoy their surroundings. Sometimes due to budget constraints we are
limited in the services or small upgrades that we would like to offer so we explore all
avenues. I took the liberty of contacting Mrs. Susan Bowe, "organizer extraordinaire"
for the Adopt-An-Island program here in Reading, with the hope that volunteers would
consider adopting the senior housing complex located on Frank Tanner Drive. She was
very supportive and within a very short time, I had different members of the Garden Club
contacting me and offering their help.
Our residents at Tannerville have often commented on the beautiful flowers and plantings
added to different spots throughout the development. They have sometimes watched from
their windows as volunteers have transformed once barren areas into delightfully colorful
sitting spots with blossoming greenery and flowers. The response to this "gift" was
widely and graciously received. It was an "event" for the Reading Housing Authority and
yes, an important one at that.
We would like to thank Susan Bowe, Corey Ogburn, Carolyn Goldy, Sue Hunter, Joanne
Secher, Stacy Bertocci, Steve Meehan and Roc, along with their families and friends who
have supported them in their desire to give back to the community and for adopting all of
us at Tannerville this past summer. Your green thumbs and dedication made smiles
bloom.
With the tragic events happening in our world today and the fears that have somehow
crept unwittingly into our previously "normal" lives, I must say that this act of kindness
and commitment by this group of wonderful volunteers will not go unnoticed by us. All
residents of the Town of Reading have a reason to be proud of this beautification
program and the volunteers who make it successful. Thank You!
Respectfully submitted,
Lyn Whyte
Executive Director
Reading Housing Authority