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Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: March 26, 2010
RE: Agenda- March 30, 2010
3a) Follow Up on Mt. Vernon Street Parking - When the Board approved the parking restrictions at
the intersection of Mt. Vernon Street and High Street, the Board asked us to come back in the
spring to review any issues or concerns with regard to the parking restrictions creating snow plow
issues, or additional parking concerns in the neighborhood. We'll have a report for you on
Tuesday.
3b) Review Bollards - The Board asked that we come back in the spring and review damage to
bollards during the winter due to snow plowing. By the time this goes to you I hope to have a
report from the Town Engineer on bollards. My understanding is that we have lost two to three
bollards over the winter time, none to snowplow damage.
3c) Dogs in Parks - This is a follow up on previous discussion that the Board had with regard to
allowing dogs to run at large during certain times in parks, perhaps on an experimental basis. I
have done additional research, and will have that written up for discussion with the Board of
Selectmen on Tuesday.
3d) Junk and Precious Metal Policy - Please see the attached correspondence from Peter Simms,
Chief Cormier, and the revised draft policy.
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Schena, Paula
From: Oldfield, Cynthia (HOU) [Cy nth ia. Oldfield @state. ma. us]
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 11:25 AM
Subject: Governor Patrick Requests Federal Assistance
d" Pr X%V "over nor atric 'e quests a er l AsMstance,
On March 25, 2010, Governor Deval Patrick announced that he has requested President Obama declare
a major disaster in Massachusetts in order to make assistance available to individuals, households and
businesses of Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Suffolk; Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth Counties impacted
by the statewide rainstorm and severe flooding beginning on March 12, 2010.
"We are committed to doing everything we can to help our residents, businesses and communities
recover from the devastating impacts of this month's storm," said Governor Patrick. "I am hopeful that
our request to the President for a disaster declaration will be granted and will help bring us one step
closer to securing the assistance people need to rebuild."
"We are committed to doing everything we can to help our residents, businesses and communities
recover from the" devastating impacts of this month's storm," said Governor Patrick. "I am hopeful that
our request to the President for a disaster declaration will be granted and will help bring us one step
closer to securing the assistance people need to rebuild."To demonstrate the need for the 'Individual
Assistance Program' offered by the federal government, the Commonwealth, through the efforts of the
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency, must
present a compelling picture of the human suffering as a result of this event. There is no 'monetary
threshold' associated with the 'Individual Assistance Program', but a demonstration is required of the
breadth of the impact and number of individuals involved. FEMA preliminary damage assessment teams
that have visited 60 communities in the last week documented that hundreds of homes suffered major,
uninsured damage to living spaces; that over a thousand homes suffered minor damage but still incurred
a significant loss; many nursing homes and special needs facilities were evacuated; and habitability of
many homes remains in question.
The Governor is specifically requesting the following "Individual Assistance" programs be immediately
expedited: Individuals and Households Programs (IHP), Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Crisis
Counseling, Legal Assistance, Tax Relief, and Small Business Administration Disaster Loans. This
assistance is requested to meet the recovery needs of communities still struggling with the impacts of
flooding.
By the beginning of next week, flood waters will have receded sufficiently to allow local, state and .
federal officials will be able to transition from the present response mode to a recovery mode. At that
time, officials expect that public infrastructure damage will become more visible and evident, and
preliminary assessments can be made of the scope of damage to public roads, dams, bridges as well as
the public safety'costs incurred by first responders.
Once a determination is made that the Commonwealth meets the minimum federal threshold of
approximately $8,200,000, the Governor will request a separate declaration for'Public Assistance' to
help fund the repair, restoration and/or reconstruction of public facilities and infrastructure.
littp://www.mass.gov/?
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Director of Local Affairs
Office of the House Minority Leader
Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
State House, Room 124
Boston, MA 02133
T: (617) 722-2100
F: (617) 722-2390
cynthia.oldfield@hou.state.ma.us
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To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
Date: March 24, 2010
Re: Downtown Damage
As of this date we have incurred the following damage to street lights and bollards within the downtown
project area:
Bollards
Two (2) bollards have been struck by motor vehicles, each at the Salem Street and Main Street
intersection. A map indicating the locations and photos of each are attached.
Location 1: One bollard was struck by an unknown vehicle. at, the SW comer around February
2`d. The bollard is located in the lawn area adjacent to the handicap ramp. The bollard broke below
grade and the area. was re-loamed and seeded' by DPW crews. No concrete replacement was
necessary. No vehicle information is available.
Location 2: One bollard was struck by a truck at the NE comer of the intersection on February
19th. We have recently received the information from the police department and are in the process of
drafting a bill for the cost of the bollard, demolition and removal the bollard remains and sidewalk repair
for submission to the insurance company. Repair work will commence this spring when weather is
conducive for concrete work.
Decorative Street Lights
Four (4) street lights have been damaged; all damage is limited to the luminaire. Please refer to the
attached sketches for locations. We have placed an order for new fixtures; expected delivery date is 8 -
10 weeks. Replacement costs for fixtures are $974 for the complete fixture (less pole) and $433 for the
globe only.
Location 1: Southbound Main Street at intersection of Washington Street (adjacent to Dunkin
Donuts driveway). The .fixture's globe is broken at the base. Date of damage, possible causes
unknown, no information.available.
Location 2: Northbound Main Street at intersection of Chapin Avenue. The fixtures globe was
broken at the base and removed for safety. The damage was noticed following a snow storm this winter
and it is assumed that the damage may have been the result of sidewalk snow. plowing or snow
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removal. As with the damage identified below.we have no proof to file a claim against the contractor's
insurance company.
Location 3: Two (2) fixtures are damaged on Lowell Street in front of Town Nall. One is
adjacent to the entrance to Lowell Street the other is at the beginning of the perpendicular parking
spaces. At each location the globe was broken at the base. The globe adjacent to the entrance to
Lowell Street was removed for safety. The damage was noticed following the last snow storm. It is
assumed that the damage occurred is a result of the equipment plowing sidewalks during the storm.
We have no proof to file a claim against the contractor's insurance company.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Cormier, Jim
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:16 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Cc: Segalla, Mark
Subject: FW: Draft BOS policy re Junk w Town Counsel comments
Attachments: Draft BOS policy re Junk w Town Counsel comments.doc
Peter,
I made one change on number 12, its in purple. It basically requires them to report to us in a manner we dictate.
That could be on paper or electronically.
Also, regarding Peter Simms comments, I agree it shouldn't be overly onerous to meet the requirements. I think
reporting to us and having us dictate the manner we will be able to keep it simple. Other agencies do this
regularly. I see a note here speaking about requiring reporting on everything bought, I am ok with that, who
knows what might be valuable next week, why limit ourselves. '
Just my thoughts, thanks for including us.
Jim
Chief James W. Cormier
Reading Police Department
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-1212
781-944-2893 Fax
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Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:21 PM
To: Cormier, Jim
Subject: Draft BOS policy re Junk w Town Counsel comments
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Simms Jewelers Inc [s imms 1 jewel ers@verizon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:22 PM
To: Town Manager
Subject: precious metal regulations
Hi Peter,
I have had a chance to review the draft. Here is some feedback.
Currently we require a drivers license and WE REQUIRE that all sellers must be 21 years old. I find this stops the
high school kids or their friends from coming in. We don't want to.buy anyone's mother's jewelry. # 10 under
standards, keeping a description could be.a nightmare. Most people come in with old broken stuff, one earring,
assorted charms, assorted chains etc. To try and list this all individually could be extremely time consuming.
What we currently do is bag everything by weight. Let's say you come in with 50 grams of gold and 30 grams of
silver. We would split it, put in two separate bags and hold it for 21 days. If people are selling large stones we
sometimes take them out and then make an offer. These would be listed separately. If it is small stuff we
estimate it in the mounting. I also think submitting everything to the police (#12) is going to be time consuming
for us and more so for the police dept. At least we in the trade know (or should know) what we are buying.
Unless they are looking for stolen goods, unless they. are distinctive, who would know the difference?? Having
the names of the seller should be sufficient if stolen property is suspected.
Items 10 thru 15 would be the items of concern to me and should also be for the police dept. We do not want
to make this a paper mess for the dealers or the police dept.
If the selectmen would like me to meet with them I am available.
Peter Simms G.G.
648 Main Street
Reading, MA 01867
www.simmsjewelers.net
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DRAFT Board of Selectmen POLICY
Section 3.11 _ Issuance of Licenses for Dealers in the Purchase, Sale or Barter of Junk, Old and
Precious Metals and Secondhand Articles
Chapter; 140 Section 54 of the Laws of the Commonwealth provide for the regulation of dealers
in the purchase, sale, or barter of junk, old and precious metals, and secondhand articles. Under Section
4.5.2 of the Town.of Reading General Bylaws the Board of Selectmen as Licensing Authority is charged
with the responsibility of issuing these licenses, determining whether a person is suitable for carrying
out this business, and determining conditions for such licenses.
The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen in
reviewing and ruling upon applications for Dealers in the Purchase, Sale or Barter of Junk, Old and
Precious Metals and Secondhand Articles.
Application
1. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
2. Each application for a license or a renewal of a license shall be made in writing to the Board of
Selectmen on a form provided for this purpose by the town. .
3. Each license for the keeping of a shop for the purchase, sale or barter of junk, old and precious
metals including gold and silver, andlor secondhand articles shall be issued on a location specific
basis.
4. The applicant shall provide to the Board of Selectmen a lease or written approval of the property
owner (if other than the applicant) for the use of the premises for the license period
5. The licensed premises must conform to the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws.
6. Licenses will be issued for a period of up to one (1) year unless sooner revoked by the Board of
Selectmen, and shall expire on December 31 of each year.
7. The fee for each such license shall be $50 per year.,
8. The license shall be clearly and prominently displayed in a suitable and conspicuous place on the
premises.
9. Prior to the issuance of a license, the Board may require a review by the Building/Zoning
Inspection Division, and the Chief of Police to assist them in determining that the applicant is a
proper person to engage in the business to be licensed.
Standards
10. Every dealer in precious metals shall keep a book or other record in which shall be written at
the time of each purchase, a description thereof, the name, age and residence of the person from
whom the purchase was made, and the day and hour when such purchase was made.
11. Every dealer in precious metals shall take and maintain photocopies of picture identification for
any person who sells or barters an item.
12. Every dealer in precious. metals shall submit to the Reading Police Department within one (1)
week of such purchase or acquisition a list of all purchases and acquisitions in a manrier
promulgated by the police department.
13. The Chief of Police or his designee shall at all times have the authority to inspect or examine all
books or other records kept by the dealer or keeper of the shop for the Purchase, Sale or Barter
of Junk, Old and Precious Metals and Secondhand Articles and shall have the right to inspect and
examine all articles and merchandise therein.
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14. No dealer in junk, old and precious metals, or secondhand articles or any employee thereof shall
directly or indirectly purchase or receive by way of barter or exchange any junk, old and
precious metals or secondhand articles from a person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
15. No item purchased or received by. dealer in precious metals licensed under this bylaw shall be
removed from the town, sold, or otherwise disposed of for at least fourteen (14) days from its
date of purchase or acquisition unless permission has been obtained from the Chief of Police or
his designee who may request to inspect or photograph the item.
16. All weighing or measuring devices used by a licensee in the conduct of 'the licensed business
shall be tested and sealed by the Town of Reading Sealer of Weights and Measures prior to being
placed into service. All weighing and measuring devices shall thereafter be inspected and tested
on an annual basis.
Enforcement'
17. Any license issued hereunder may be suspended or revolted, after a notice and hearing, for cause
or violation of the bylaw and/or this policy
18. The failure to comply with the license requirement of G.L. c.140, §54 and Section 4.5:2 of the
Reading General Bylaws shall be punishable pursuant to state statute governing such violations.
Adopted
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Baystate W
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 100
Wakefield,.' MA 01880
Tel: (781) 8764112
Fax: (781) 623-0385
Email: jogswell@baystatefinancial.com
To Whom It May Concern,
John P. Cogswell, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Senior Vice President
Registered Representative, New England Securities
Please accept my resignation from the RCTV Board of Directors. I apologize for the change of plans and certainly wish
RCTV all the best.
Unfortunately my work schedule has been very full and is likely to continue to be a challenge.
I have discussed this with Marcell Dubois, and let him know of my final decision.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
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Baystate Financial Services is a separate entity from New England Securities.
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2010 HAR 17 Aid I It 0 9
March 16, 2010
Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Re: Channel Lineup Changes
Dear Chairman and Members of the Board:
In keeping with our ongoing efforts to provide regular updates regarding our service, I would like
to inform you of an upcoming change to our channel line-up within your community.
Effective March 29, 2010, Fox will begin to discontinue the distribution of the Fox Reality
Channel, available to. Comcast Digital Classic and Digital Preferred customers on channel 232. On
this date, National Geographic Wild will replace Fox Reality Channel on channel 232.
This change will be communicated to our customers through a message on their monthly billing
statement. Should residents contact you with questions regarding this change, please do not
hesitate to direct them to our toll free customer service number: 1-800-COMCAST. Our Customer
Account Executives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions they may
have regarding Comcast products, services and prices. If you have any questions about this or any
other cable related matter, please feel free to contact me directly at 978-927-5700, ext. 4409.
Sincerely,
Jane M. Lyman
Senior Manager of Government & Community Relations
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:39 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Cc: Doug Cowell
Subject: FW: Rate Change to Verizon's La Conexion HOS TV Plan
I/c Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www.readingma.gov
email townmanaoerCcDci.reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-
survey virtualtownhall net/survey/sid/603ffd2e45471753/
From: Labossier, Jane M [mailto:jane.m.labossier@verizon.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:20 PM
To: Reddish, Jill M.; Frere, Mary Louise; Video Compliance
Subject: Rate Change to Verizon's La Conexion FiOS TV Plan
Dear Municipal Official:
This is to inform you of rate changes to Verizon's FiOS@ TV service. Due to increased costs, the La
Conexion ROS TV plan will rise to $54.99 from $39.99 for new customers subscribing to this plan on or
after April 18, 2010. Please refer to the table below.
Verizon ROS TV Rate- Effective on or after April 18, 2010
HOS TV Plan Current Rate New Rate
La Conexion $39.99 $54.99
We realize that our customers have other alternatives for entertainment and our goal is to offer the best
choice and value in the industry. Verizon appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your
community. Should you or your staff have any questions, please. contact me at 617-743-4160 or email
jape. m.labossierCaD-verizon. com.
Sincerely,
Jane
Jane Labossier
Verizon ROS Coordinator
iane.m labossier(a),verizon.com
617-743-4160
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:08 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Gemme, Laura
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: elections costs
I/c Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www.readingma.gov
email townmanager ci.reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http:Hreadingma-
survey virtualtownhall net/survey/sid/603ffd2e45471753/
From: Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU) [ma ilto: Brad ley.Jones@state.ma. us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:55 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter .
Subject: RE: elections costs
Peter:
I filed the amendment on Monday to fund this item. Jim signed on.
Brad
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto: phechenbleikner@ci.reading. ma.us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:50 AM
To: Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU); Demers, Joseph (HOU )
Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Gemme, Laura
Subject: elections costs
Brad, Jim
I know that the state finances are tight but please, we must get reimbursed for the cost of this election.
We understand that the present supplemental budget before the House does not include anything for the
two elections conducted for U. S. Senator. Please support an amendment to add $7.2 million to cover
basic local election costs.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www,readingma.gov
email town manager ci.reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-
survey virtualtownhall net/survey/sid/603ffd2e45471753/
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:03 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen; Gemme,. Laura
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: elections costs
I/c Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www.readingma.gov
email town manager(nci. read in-g. ma. us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-
survey virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/603ffd2e45471753/
From: Dwyer, James J. - Rep. (HOU) [mailto:James.J.Dwyer@state.ma.us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:46 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE: elections costs
Peter,
I co-sponsored an amendment of Brad's, to the supplemental budget that provides for the $7.2 million in
reimbursements.
Jim
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto: phechenbleikner@ci.read ing.ma.us]
Sent: Wed 3/24/2010 9:50 AM
To: Jones, Bradley - Rep. (HOU); Demers, Joseph (HOU )
Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Gemme, Laura
Subject: elections costs
Brad, Jim
I know that the state finances are tight but please, we must get reimbursed for the cost of this election.
We understand that the present supplemental budget before the House does not include anything for the
two elections conducted for U. S. Senator. Please support an amendment to add $7.2 million to cover
basic local election costs.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
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Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www.readingma.gov
email town manager ci,reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at hftp://readingma-
survey virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/603ffd2e45471753/
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