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Reading, MA 01867-2685
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 2, 2010
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter 1. Hechenbleikner
RE: Agenda - September 7, 2010
2a. Proclamations - Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Enclosed is a Proclamation for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month as requested by RCASA.
3. Personnel & Appointments
Enclosed are the Minutes for the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
Meeting of August 31, 2010 as well as the background for each of the
candidates. We will have a Consent Motion for the Board to consider on
Tuesday evening.
4. Discussion/Action Items
lights - Recreation Committee - The Recreation Committee
4a. High
accompanied by the Recreation Administrator will be in to do Highlights.
4b. Follow Up on Questions re: Field Assignments - Resident vs. Non-
Resident - The Board of Selectmen had requested information on field
assignments - resident vs. non-resident, and John Feudo will be prepared
to address this issue with the chart that is in your packet.
4c. Support for Enteringinto a Grant Agreement for the MSBA Green Repair
Progam - There is a new grant program from the MSBA called the Green
Repair Program. Eligible projects include windows, roofs and boilers.
We have already done all the boilers through the Performance Contracting
Program. However, school windows and roofs are eligible.
Background on this program as well as a proposed motion are included in
your packet. The School Committee has voted to support the grant
application, and the Board of Selectmen's approval is also required.
2.
4d. Variance Request for Second Driveway - 700 Haverhill Street - The
property owner at 700 Haverhill Street will be in to request a variance for
a second driveway. Enclosed in your packet is the material from the
property owner as well as a recommendation from the Town Engineer.
4e. Joint Board of Selectmen, CPDC, EDC re: Signs - At the Board's request,
we have scheduled a joint discussion with the Board of Selectmen, CPDC
and the Economic Development Committee regarding signs. The email
from Abigail McCabe outlines where the CPDC is currently considering
amendments to the sign bylaw this Fall. It would seem that the focus of
discussion should be around a second sign on a single occupancy building
in the Business-A Zoning District.
4f. Review Sign Enforcement Plan - Jean Delios has put together the attached
material regarding the sign enforcement plan. The Board had requested
discussion on this matter before we begin further enforcement processes.
4g. Review A-Frame Sign Regulation Draft - Attached is an updated draft
regulation on the A-Frame signs. The Attorney General's Office did
finally approve the amendments to the sign bylaw, and it is being
published. The limited input that we have gotten from the businesses in
the Business-13 District as well as the Chamber of Commerce is also
included in your packet. Hopefully, the CPDC and the Economic
Development Committee will stay around following discussion on the
previous item to discuss any questions or comments that they have with
regard to the proposed regulations. The action item for the Board would
be to agree to move this forward to a public hearing perhaps on September
21 st. There definitely is an interest on the part of some current and new
businesses in Downtown, as well as at least one violation that currently
exists.
4h. Discussion re: Revenues - in preparation for Financial Forum - The
Finance Committee is conducting a Financial Forum on September 15th at
the Library. They have asked to focus the discussion at this session on
revenues. Bob LeLacheur will have some information for you on the
agenda for the Financial Forum as well as material that we are currently
preparing.
4i. Review Draft Article re: Charter Amendment for Referendum Provision -
Town Counsel has prepared a draft charter amendment regarding the
referendum provisions. This would be part of the Warrant for the
Subsequent Town Meeting. The Board needs to decide whether or not it
wants to include an article such as this on the Warrant, and provide any
suggested changes to what Town Counsel has prepared.
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TO: Board of Selectmen
Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Re: West Street improvements - Funding
On 8-26-10 Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Engineer George Zambouras, Geoffrey Howie. from GPI
(Town's consultant) and I met with Legislative Director Jeff Smith, and Planning Director David
Mohler of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation at their offices. A Representative from
Senator Tisei's office and Peter Lorenz from Representatives Jones' office were also present.
The meeting was a result of a letter I sent to our legislators on July 26, asking for whatever
assistance they can give us to get the West Street project funded. We have been working on this
project for 14 years. Our legislative delegation set up the meeting with representatives of MADOT
MADOT officials indicated that the best way to get the project funded was through the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). An alternative would be to ask Congressman Tierney to put this project
forward as an earmark, but the downside to that is that the funding would come out of federal funding
to the state.
With respect to getting this project on the TIP, the Town needs to continue to process the plans
through MADOT regional office. The project is close to a 75% design approval from MADOT, and
comments from all state reviews have been requested and should be forthcoming within the next 3
weeks. If we do not receive the comments within that period, we can contact Mr. Smith at MADOT
for assistance. The utilities walk-through has also been accomplished. The project has no
environmental concerns, has gotten all local approvals, and the Town is re-securing ROW (MADOT
changed the form of ROW approvals since the Town had gotten the sign-offs from abutters). There
are no land takings - just construction easements. It is important to get the project on the TIP ASAP
in the event that there are funded projects that "falloff"the TIP because of environmental, ROW, or
other concerns.
In response to questioning by the Town, MADOT officials admitted that it might improve the Town's
chances of getting the West Street project on the TIP if the Town met with representatives of the
MPO to educate them about the project. Relevant information would include:
• Length of time the project has been requested to be funded
• Amount of resources the Town has put into the project to date
• Location of schools along the route, and safety issues related to the school walking routes
• The lack of North Suburban projects on the TIP
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• The project's importance regionally - a major connector from communities to the north to the
commercial development in Woburn
• Housing developments-served-by-the-roadway-including-Reading-Commons-Johnson-Woods,
and the development in Woburn.
Representatives that the Town will want to meet with include:
• MAPC Executive Director (North Suburban Planning Council has sent a letter of support and it is
on file)
• Individually representatives of the communities that are represented on the MPO - Somerville,
Newton, Braintree, Bedford, Framingham, and Hopkinton.
• MBTA Advisory Committee rep
• The members of the MPO are:
• . Massachusetts Department of Transportation (3 Votes)
Jeffrey B. Mull an, MassDOT Secretary and CEO
• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (META)
• MBTA Advisory Board
Paul Regan, Executive Director
• Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)
Thomas Kinton, Executive Director
• Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Jay Ash, President
• City of Boston
Thomas Menino, Mayor
City of Newton
Setti Warren, Mayor
• City of Somerville
Joseph Curtatone, Mayor
• Town of Bedford
Richard Reed, Town Manager
• Town of Braintree
Joseph Sullivan, Mayor
• Town of Framingham
Ginger Esty, Selectman
• Town of Hopkinton
Mary Pratt, Selectman
• We should ask the Senator and Rep's for support at the MPO's TIP day
Additional action:
• Periodically go to the TPPS meetings to keep the project and demonstrated interest before the
MPO
• Modify the Fact Sheet to show the schools and affordable hosing developments and emphasize
those factors.
• Get from the school department and/or crossing guards the number of kids who use the school
crossings daily, and the potential number who could/would use the crossings.
• Get from the School Department the number of kids at Parker Middle School who would be
affected by improvement of the signal at Woburn and Summer
West Street TIP meeting 8-26-10 0 Page 2 (G~
PROCLAMATION
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
WHEREAS: The Town of Reading has prioritized the prevention of substance abuse through the
formation of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse in response to the loss
of life through addiction and the critical need for collaborative change; and
WHEREAS: Thousands of people across the United'States and many in Reading are living happy,
healthy and productive lives in recovery; and
WHEREAS: Stress can contribute to substance use disorders and finding a positive outlet for
dealing with. stress is crucial as people continue to face stressful situations in their
lives; and
WHEREAS: Nearly half of Americans reported in 2008 that their stress levels had increased over
the past year, with as many as 30 percent rating their stress levels as extreme
(American Psychological Association, Executive Report, October 7, 2008); and
WHEREAS: In.2008, an estimated 23.1 million Americans of every age, race, ethnicity and socio-
economic status needed treatment for substance dependence or abuse (2008 National
Survey on Drug Use and Health); and
WHEREAS: Substance use disorders are a treatable yet serious health care problem. Educating
our community about how substance use disorders affect all people in the
community, including public safety officials, the workforce, older adults, youth and
families is essential to combat misconceptions associated with addiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts do
hereby proclaim the month of September 2010 as Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Recovery Month, and call upon the people of Reading to observe this month with
appropriate programs, activities and ceremonies supporting this year's theme "Join
the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!"
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
James E. Bonazoli, Chairman
Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
Stephen A. Goldy
Ben Tafoya
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Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
August 2, 20tO
Conference Room, Reading Town Hall
The meeting convened at 7:05 PM in the Conference Room of Town Hall.
Selectmen Present: Camille Anthony, Steve Goldy
Also Present: Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur
A list of openings to be discussed tonight included the following:
Community Planning & Development Commission (1 vacancy - 2 candidates);
Board of Appeals (1 vacancy -1 candidate);
Conservation Commission (1 vacancy - 1 candidate).
Candidates present: Anthony D'Arezzo (CPDC)
Candidates absent: Kristen Cataldo(CPDC & Board of Appeals), Thomas Loughlin (Conservation)
The subcommittee interviewed the only candidate present, Anthony D'Arezzo, as one of two
applicants for a vacancy on the CPDC.
Anthony: Why are you interested in the CPDC?
D'Arezzo: The town is always torn between growth versus quality of life. I understand the rules and
goals of the Town, and I bring a balanced approach to the desires for each aspect. I like to hear both
sides and try to balance them. I have been personally influenced by prior projects in Reading.
Goldy: What issues in the past have you been involved in?
D'Arezzo: I. live on John Street near the new Salem Five bank and not far from Market Basket. I
attended most of the CPDC meetings on developing the landfill and the Danis property. In general, I
think all these projects have turned out well, although the Stop & Shop seems to have suffered once
Market Basket came in, and obviously things didn't work out for Linens & Things. As an abutter, I
was able to stop Longhorn from placing signs too close to my house. I have built an addition to help
shield me from the sightlines of these properties.
Anthony: Are you aware that CPDC had a very busy schedule?
D'Arezzo: Yes, my.work schedule has lightened a bit as an IT project I've been involved with has
slowed down.
Anthony: What do you specifically bring to CPDC?
D'Arezzo: A voice for the abutters - they don't have the skill set to argue with the CPDC which needs
instead to deal with facts over emotions. I am not a Town Meeting member.
LeLacheur: Do you have any existing conflicts that would impact this possible appointment?
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_ D'Axezzo .Yes, I spoke to my attorney as to what I can and cannot say about this topic. I do have
agreements in `place with several businesses in Town, such as Longhorn, Danis, Berttucci's and Mark
Dickinson that are a result of appeals in the past.
As no other candidates were present, the meeting concluded after this one interview.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Meeting
August 31, 2010
The meeting convened at 7:45 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Selectmen James Bonazoli and Stephen Goldy, Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Kristin Cataldo, Matthew DesMeules, Paul Bolger and Tom
Loughlin.
The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee interviewed all four candidates who' were present.
Not present were. Brian Sullivan who is a candidate for appointment to the Conservation
Commission (he had been on the Conservation Commission and resigned because he had moved
out of town; he has moved back to town and is known to the Volunteer Appointment
Subcommittee). Also not present was Will Finch, candidate for Associate membership on the
Trails Committee. Mr. Finch has previously been on the Conservation Commission and other
bodies of the Town, and is known to the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee.
In discussion, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that Kristin Cataldo had more
experience as an attorney, and had lived for a greater amount of time in Reading. They felt she
would be the better candidate for the Associate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
In discussion, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that Paul Bolger was the strongest
candidate for the Community Planning and Development Commission having lived in the
community for over 30 years, and had previously served on Town Meeting and the Finance
Committee.
In discussion, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that Brian Sullivan having
previously served on the Conservation Commission would be a strong candidate. Had he not had
to resign because he moved out of town for a few months, there would not be a vacancy and he
would still be on the Commission. The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee, however, felt .
that Tom Loughlin was anextremely strong candidate given his background with the Department
of Transportation on wetlands and permitting issues. They strongly recommended that Mr.
Loughlin apply for and the Conservation Commission consider appointing him as an Associate.
On consideration, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that both Will Finch and
Matthew DesMeules would be extremely productive Associate members of the Trails
Committee.
On motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to recommend the followins candidate to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
one position as an Associate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 6-30-13:
Kristin Marie Cataldo. Ms. Cataldo received two votes and will be recommended for
appointment.
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Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Meeting - August 31, 2010 - Paize 2
On motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to recommend the following candidate to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
one position on the Community Planning and Development Commission for a term
expiring 6-30-12• Paul Bolger. Mr. Bober received two votes and will be recommended
for appointment.
On motion' by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to recommend the following candidate to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
one position on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring 6-30-12: Brian Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan received two votes and will be recommended for appointment.
On motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
_voted to recommend the following candidates to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
two Associate positions on the Trails Committee with terms expiring 6-30-11: Will Finch
a"d Matthew DecMenlec_ F,ach candidate received two votes and will be recommended for
appointment.
On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to adiourn their meeting of August 31, 2010 at 8:25 p.m. by a vote of 2-0-0.
submitted,
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AUGUST 12, 2010
Conservation Commission
Term: 3 years
Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Jamie Maughan
William Hecht
Tina Ohlson
Vacancy
Barbara Stewart
Brian J. Tucker
Annika Scanlon
263 Woburn Street
73 Martin Road
200 Forest Street
52 County Road
9 Longwood Road
3 Copeland Avenue
1 Vacancy
Orig..
Term
Date
EXP.
(10)
2013
(03)
2011
(08)
2011
( )
2012
(06)
2012
(09)
2012
(06)
2013
Candidates:
Brian Sullivan
Thomas J. Loughlin
*Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
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(Attach a resume if available)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
-Audit Committee
-Board of Appeals
-Board of Cemetery Trustees
-Board of Health
-Board of Registrars
-Bylaw Committee
-Celebration Committee
Cities for Climate Protection
Commissioner of Trust Funds
Community Planning & Development Comm.
- Conservation Commission
-Constable
-Contributory Retirement Board
-Council on Aging
-Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
-Economic Development Committee
Finance Committee
----Historical Commission
-Housing Authority
`Human Relations Advisory Committee
-Land Bank Coin nittee
_MBTA Advisory Committee
-Metropolitan Area Planning Council
_Mystic Valley Elder Services
RCTV Board of Directors
Recreation Committee
_RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
_ Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee
-Town Forest Committee
Trails Committee
--West Street Historic District Commission
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From: Brian F. Sullivan [bsulliVan@baysideengineering.com]
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 9:28 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: Conservation Commission Vacancy
Hello Paula,
Fran Fink suggested that I write to you immediately regarding the Conservation Commission opening. I have
served on the Reading Conservation Commission as an associate member for approximately one year, and as a
board member for approximately 6 months. In June, I had to give up my appointment on the commission because
I sold my house in Reading and was temporarily living in Stoneham. My wife and I have found a new home in
Reading (145 Lowell Street) and have a closing date of August 30, 2010 - 3 weeks from today. I do wish to serve
on the commission again, and Fran has informed me that there are other candidates being considered for the
position. Please let me know if I can be considered for the open position. I understand that I will not be able
to become a member until I am officially a resident in Reading. Thank you for your time.
With kind regards,
Brian Sullivan, P.E.
BAYSIDE ENGINEERING, INC.
Project Engineer
600 Unicorn Park Drive, 3rd Floor
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 932-3201, ext. 625
Fax: (781) 932-3413
bsullivan@baysideengineering.com
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
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(Attach a resume if available)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
Aquatics Advisory Board
-Audit Committee
-Board of Appeals
Board of Cemetery Trustees
'Board of Health
Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee
-Celebration Committee
-Cities for Climate Protection
Commissioner of Trust Funds
-Community Planning & Development Comm.
Conservation Conmlission
Constable
Contributory Retirement Board
Council on Aging
.Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
Economic Development Committee
-Finance Committee
Historical Commission
Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Cominittee
Land Bank Committee
MBTA Advisory Committee
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
-Mystic Valley Elder Services
RCTV Board of Directors
-Recreation Committee
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
Telecommiurications and Tecluiology
Advisory Committee
-Town Forest Committee
Trails Committee
West Street Historic District Commission
Other
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BACKGROUND
Mr. Loughlin has nearly 30 years of experience in the transportation and
construction industry and has spent most of his career with the former
Massachusetts Highway Department. He has held positions at MassHighway 'as
Project Manager, District Four Operations Engineer, Assistant to the Chief Engineer
and most recently as the Director of Statewide Highway Operations. Mr. Loughlin
has extensive experience with MassDOT and FHWA design standards and a working
knowledge of MassDOT policies and procedures.
As a Project Manager Mr. Loughlin managed a variety of projects including: bridge
replacement, municipal roadway reconstruction, roadway resurfacing OR projects),
traffic signal improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, economic development
infrastructure improvements, and retaining wall structures.
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
University of Lowell
As the District Four Operations Engineer, Mr. Loughlin played a critical role in the
management of one of MassHighway's largest Districts. His duties included review
and approval of Chapter 90 municipal funding, review and approval of state. highway
access permits, review of MassHighway and municipal bridge and roadway design
projects, coordination with elected officials and other state agencies and authorities
as well as assisting with the daily operation of the District office.
REGISTRATIONS
As the Director of Statewide Highway Operations Mr. Loughlin is familiar with state
Professional
Engineer-MA
and municipal highway maintenance and operations. He was responsible for the
management of the intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Programs Unit;
Statewide Snow and Ice Operations; Highway Maintenance; Vehicle and Fuel
AFFILIATIONS
Management; the Traffic Operations Center (TOC); the High Occupancy Vehicle
Boston Society of Civil
Engineers
(HOV) Lane, Incident Management and assisting municipalities and other state
American Society of
agencies during emergencies.
Civil Engineers
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
American Public Works
Footprint Bridge Replacement Projects: Statewide, various locations
Association
Project Manager for over 25 MassHighway footprint bridge replacement projects.
The bridges included: four lane NHS roadways to single lane local roadways; single
and multiple span superstructures; and basic to complex bridge designs. .
Responsibilities included coordination of MassHighway, municipal, state agency and
citizen comments to resolve design issues. Also included the coordination of all
environmental permits, utility agreements and land takings, review and approval of
design submissions in conformance with MassHighway standards and the
preparation of PS&E packages for advertising. Example projects include:
Brookfield- East Brookfield, Route 9 over the Dunn Brook
Easthampton - Route 5 over the Manhan River
Brockton - Perkins Avenue over the Conrail/MBTA
Conway - Hickory Ridge Road over the South River
Williamstown - Two bridges, Cole Avenue over the Hoosic River and B(STM Railroad
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Thomas Loughlin, PE Transportation Improvement Projects: Statewide, various locations
Project Manager for over 25 roadway reconstruction, traffic signal, bicycle path
and pedestrian facilities, and retaining wall projects. The projects included: four
lane NHS roadways, corridor projects with interconnected traffic signals; central
business district improvement projects, economic development improvement
projects; multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, municipal roadway
reconstruction projects; and traffic safety improvement projects. Responsibilities
included coordination of MassHighway, municipal, state agency and citizen
comments to resolve design issues. Responsibilities also included the coordination
of all environmental permits, review and approval of design submissions in
conformance with MassHighway standards and the preparation of PS&E packages
for advertising. Example projects. include:
Medfield - Route 109, Main St., roadway reconstruction including traffic signals
Williamstown - Route 43 at Green River, retaining wall and culvert replacement
Andover - Route 125 at Harold Parker Road, traffic signal installation
Foxborough - Central Business District, roadway reconstruction
Salem - Marlborough Road, roadway reconstruction and traffic signals
Gillette Stadium Transportation Infrastructure Project, Foxborough, MA
Project Manager for the 14 million dollar construction of two highway bridges, a
fly-over ramp, retaining wall structures, sidewalk improvements, overhead variable
message signs (VMS), traffic and pedestrian management plans during construction
and concurrent stadium events as well as traffic and pedestrian operations of the
completed site. The project includes three separate construction contracts: Highway
and bridges; Traffic signs and VMS; and Interstate access improvements to I-495 and
1-95. The project also included extensive coordination with the Executive Office of
Administration and Finance, the New England Patriot's management, Town of
Foxborough, Mass State Police, Mass DE P, utility companies, and abutting property
owners.
Roadway Reconstruction: Route 109, Millis - Medway, MA
Project Manager for the roadway reconstruction project of Route 109 from Coffee
Street in Medway to Pleasant Street in Millis. The project included.minor widening
and geometry improvements, full depth reconstruction, new traffic signals, culvert.
replacement, granite curb, sidewalks, ADA/AAB accessible ramps, drainage
improvements, landscaping and pavement markings. The roadway cross section
required approval of a Design Exception Report based on MassHighway and FHWA
controlling criteria.
BSC GROUP
Bridge Replacement: Adams Street over the Monatiquot River,
Bridge No. B-21-005, Braintree, MA
Project Manager for the Footprint Bridge Program replacement of the single span
crossing of Montiquot River. Due to a low badge rating and the importance of
Adams Street to regional traffic, the design and construction of the bridge was
accelerated to minimize impacts to the community. Accelerated construction
techniques included: the use of drilled shafts placed behind the existing abutments
to avoid wetland impacts thereby avoiding restricted work times in the river, and the
approval of shop drawings and the casting and curing of the precast beams prior to
the award of the construction contract. Alternating traffic was maintained during
peak traffic hours.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AUGUST 12,
Community Planning & Development Commission
Term: 3 years
Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen
1 Vacancy
Orig. Term
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Date
Exp.
David B. Tuttle, Chairman
27 Heather Drive
(06)
2011
Joseph Patterson
18 Granger
(08)
2011
Nicholas Safina
221 South Street
(06)
2013
John Weston
10 Winthrop Ave.
(07)
2013
Vacancy
( )
2012
George Katsoufis (Associate)
9 Berkeley Street
(06)
2011
Candidates:
]Kristin Marie Cataldo
Paul Bolger
Anthony D'Arezzo - (previously interviewed)
*Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMTTEES/COMNIISSIONS
Name: rSb .6ER P41a6
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Address: c28 J-2 d-b -51Q 4,9nlr
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617- e75--&o99
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Occupation: r M rJJK F k # of years in Reading:
Are you a registered voter in Reading? FS e-mail address: P&OL 6E.' 9 F % X16 . Corl1
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
_Aquatics Advisory Board
-Audit Committee
-Board of Appeals
-Board of Cemetery Trustees
-Board of Health
-Board of Registrars
_Bylaw Committee
Celebration Committee
-Cities for Climate Protection
-Commissioner of Trust Funds
Community Planning & Development Comm.
Conservation Commission
Constable
-Contributory Retirement Board
-Council on Aging
-Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
-Economic Development Committee
Finance Committee
Historical Commission
-Housing Authority
-Human Relations Advisory Committee
-Land Bank Committ ee
MBTA Advisory Committee
-Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Mystic Valley Elder Services
RCTV Board of Directors
-Recreation Committee,
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
-Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee
Town Forest Committee
-Trails Committee
-West Street Historic District Commission
Other
Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought:
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Capital. Credentials. Commitment.
August 25, 2010
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Dear Peter,
Attached please find my application for the Community Planning and
Development Commission. As you know, I served on the Town's Finance
Committee and as a Town Meeting Member for four years. I recently joined First
Trade Union Bank in Boston and have responsibility for all retail and lending
activities. I am once again. at a point in my life and career where I can offer the
Town some assistance, and 'would welcome the opportunity to join the CPDC .
Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information.
izds ,
, Paul Bolger
EVP, Chief Banking Officer, Community Banking
First Trade Union Bank
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PAUL BOLGER
23 LINDSAY LANE, READING, MA 01867
(617) 875-8099 pbolger54@gmail.cbm
COMMERCIAL LENDING & CREDIT RISK EXECUTIVE
Versatile bank executive with extensive experience in commercial lending, credit risk management, and regulatory
matters in both community and large regional banks. Adept at strategic planning, business development, portfolio
management and loan workouts. Proven leader and relationship manager with a strong business network and a
history of active involvement in professional and civic organizations. Successful team builder with the ability to
attract and motivate highly effective professionals.
EXPERIENCE
FIRST TRADE UNION BANK, Boston, MA 06/2010 - Present
$700M community bank with branches in Boston, MA, Warwick, RI, and bong Island, NY
EVP, Chief Banking Officer, Community Banking
Responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic plan for all lending and tetail. activities
including deposit gathering and commercial, consumer, and residential lending. Member of ALCO and Pricing
Committees.
The Bank is operating under an OTS Supervisory.. Agreement requiring it to improve asset quality and
credit administration. Worked extensively with the Bank's new Chief Risk Officer to resolve matters
requiring Management and Board action.
Created a loan workout team to address problem loans.
• Assessed the entire portfolio with lending and credit administration staff.
• Developed pro-active plans to accomplish payments/restructurings.
■ Hired additional staff and consultants to manage workload.
• Instituted weekly meetings to assess progress towards goals.
Assessed branch and lending activities -and reported initial assessment to the Chief Executive Officer.
Implementation of recommended changes will be deferred until the OTS Supervisory Agreement is
terminated.
FINN, WARNKE, & GAYTON, Wellesley, MA
Regional Consulting and Accounting Firm
04/2009 - 05/2010
Principal
Consulted with distressed businesses on strategic, financial, and administrative matters. Advised companies on the
restructuring of bank debt. Supported the Firm's activities in insolvency matters, including agency agreements for
the benefit of creditors.
KPMG, Boston, MA..
International Consulting and Accounting Firm
Independent Contractor
11/2009 - 05/2010
Assessed loan quality and loan loss reserves at underperforming community banks seeking capital from private
equity firms.
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SOVEREIGN BANK, Boston, MA 2003- 2009
19' largest US bank with $85B in assets, 750 locations and 12, 000 employees. Acquired by Banco Santander.
EVP, Head of Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Lending, and Loan Syndications (2007-2009)
Responsible for business development, relationship management, underwriting and loan workouts for $613 loan
portfolio and staff of 120. Commercial Real Estate loans ranged from $1M,to $250M for construction and
permanent financing and encompassed all property types. Corporate Lending specialties included: Retail,
Transportation, Sports Lending, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Media & Communications and Leveraged
Loans.
• Improved risk management and enhanced efficiency of business development and relationship management
efforts by transitioning commercial real estate activities from a market-driven strategy to a line of business
strategy-
* Implemented strategic -plan to enhance profitability through increased cross-selling, focus Corporate
Lending on regional customers and prospects and reduce large customer exposures.
9 Increased fee income by leveraging the combined capabilities of the three business units.
EVP, Chief Credit Officer (2004 - 2007)
Senior Vice President (2003 - 2004)
Chaired the Credit Policy Committee responsible for all C&I and Commercial Real Estate loan approvals exceeding
$25M. Managed staff of regional credit professionals. Presented regularly to Risk Management Committee of the
Board of Directors on credit quality of commercial loan portfolio and served as liaison with bank regulators.
• Grew commercial loan portfolio during tenure from $11B to $31B and reduced commercial loan losses
from 85 basis points to 16 basis points between 2003 and 2007.
• Led the credit risk management team on due diligence and integration of four bank acquisitions, resulting
in the smooth transition of portfolios and lenders into the Sovereign culture.
• Established credit presence in the Mid-Atlantic states and the Capital Markets Group.
• Forged a close working relationship with business unit leaders, resulting in improved communications
between lenders and credit officers.
• Created highly successful loan officers training program.
• Increased the precision and effectiveness of credit risk management by implementing a dual risk rating
system that measures probability of default and loss-given default. .
MARATHON DwEsTmxm PARTNERS, LP, Boston, MA 1998 - 2003
Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), a $50M mezzanine fund licensed by the Small Business
Administration. The Fund targeted $IM- $3Mmezzanine investments in small and middle market companies.
Founding Partner and Managing Director
• Raised $17M from six regional financial institutions and five individuals.
• Invested $22M in 13 companies. Advised portfolio companies on matters related to marketing, finance and
operations with an emphasis on managing bank relationships.
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BANKBOSTON, Boston, MA 1996 -1998
$55B international financial institution created through merger of Bank of Boston and BayBank.
Division Executive .
Responsible for the activities of the New England Division of the Asset Based Finance Group,. a strategic growth
business for BankBoston, with a customer base consisting of a diverse group of middle market companies with
sales ranging from $5M - $500M.
BAYBANK, N.A., Burlington, MA 1984 -1996
One of the largest New England financial institutions with $12B in assets, 223 branches and 6,500 employees.
SVP, Asset-Based Lending; Small Business Lending and Leasing
Responsible for three lending groups with loans. of $600M and 75 employees. Voting member of the Corporate
Loan Committee.
a Successfully restructured numerous substandard loans originated in other areas of the bank during the
1990 - 1991 recession.
Negotiated the purchase of a $72M portfolio from the FDIC, resulting in $12M profit in one year.
LEACH & GARNER - Precious Metal Lender 1983 - 1984
Precious metals lending and hedging services to jewelry, hi-tech and industrial companies.
BANK OF NEW ENGLAND - Loan Officer 1976 - 1983
Held various lending positions in Asset Based Lending & Loan Workout Groups.
EDUCATION
SALEM STATE COLLEGE, Salem, MA 1976
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ROLES
Member, TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1998- PRESENT
Advisory Board Member, RON BURTON TRAIId1NG VILLAGE . 1995 -2009
Member, Town Meeting and Finance Committee, TOWN OF READING, Reading, NIA 2003 -2007
Board Member, New England Chapter ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH 1998 -1999
President & Board Member, New England Chapter, CONIlVIERCIAL FINANCE ASSOCIATION 1992 -1994
Team Captain, DANA FARBER MARATHON CHALLENGE 1995
Vice Chairman, Middlesex County, UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN 1995
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2010
Trails Committee
0 Vacancies
Appointiniz Authority: Board of Selectmen
Orig.
Term
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Date
]Expires
Thomas S. Gardiner
182 Franklin Street
(08)
2012
Joan A. Hoyt
89 Oakland Road
(08)
2013
Susan Giacalone
9 Orchard Park Dr.
(08)
2012
David Williams
117 Oak Street
(08)
2013
Alan Rosh
232 Van Norden Rd.
(08)
2011
John E. Parsons (Associate)
3 C Street
(08)
2011
Candidates
William Finch
Matthew DesMeules
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
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Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach.a resume if available)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
-Audit Committee
-Board of Appeals
-Board of Cemetery Trustees
-Board of Health-
Board of Registrars
-.Bylaw Committee
Celebration Committee
-Cities for Climate Protection
Commissioner of Trust Funds
-Community Planning & Development Comm.
-Conservation Commission
Constable
-Contributory Retirement Board
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
`Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
Economic Development. Committee
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Finance Committee
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-Historical Commission
Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Land Bank Committee
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MBTA Advisory Committee
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-Metropolitan Area Planning Council
"Mystic Valley Elder Services
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RCTV Board of Directors
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Recreation Committee
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
-Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee
Town Forest Committee
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I Trails Committee
-West Street" Historic District Commissi
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Animal Control Appeals Committee
-Economic Development Committee
Audit Committee
Finance Committee
( ' 1 j Board of Appeals
-Historical Commission
Board of Cemetery Trustees
-Housing Authority
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Board of Health
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Board of Registrars
^Land Bank Committee
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Bylaw Committee
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_MBTA Advisory Committee
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Celebration Committee
MetropQlitan Area Planning Council
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Cities for Climate Protection
Mystic Valley Elder Services
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Commissioner of Trust Funds
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_RCTV Board of Directors
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Community Planning & Development Comm.
-Recreation Committee
Conservation Commission
_RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
Constable
-Telecommunications and Technology
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Contributory Retirement Board.
Advisory Committee
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Council on Aging
Town Forest Committee
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Cultural Council
Trails Committee
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West Street Historic District Commission
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Des Mettles Law
10 Higlt Street -Andover, MA 01810
Ph: (978)986-0014 ( Em: matthcw 1,a.)desmeuleslaw.com
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
Massachusetts & New Hampshire, 2009
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Des Meules Law Andover, MA
Pnnri~al 2009 - Present
Civil litigation and transactional practice in the following areas: Real Estate, Employment, and Municipal.
Low-Income Taxpayer Project, New Hampshire Bar Association Concord, N14
Volunteer Pm Bono Attorney 2009 - Present
Assisted low-income taxpayers with federal tax controversies involving IRS deficiency notices, earned
income tax credit eligibility, liens and levies, and innocent spouse relief.
"Pro Bono Honor Roll Member," January-April, 2010 - New Hampshire Bar Association.
Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office - Civil Division Boston, MA
Lam Clerk Fall, 2008
Drafted briefs and other legal memoranda in defense of the United States Government against civil claims
arising under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Federal Torts Claim Act (FTCA), Bivens, Habeas
Corpus, § 1983 and other Civil Rights Statutes, and the Contract Disputes and Tucker Acts.
Appeared as student co-counsel in Federal District Court in a case involving USPS employee.
Assisted in direct examination of key government witness.
Researched and drafted motions for summary judgment, transfer of venue, and judicial notice.
Prioritized requests for discovery while achieving case management objectives:
Participated in pre-trial settlement negotiation.
Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board Boston, MA
Lam Clerk Summer, 2008
Drafted and assisted in the promulgation of several Board decisions.
Prepared bench memoranda for Chief Legal Counsel, Board Chairman, and Board Commissioners.
Served as principal researcher of myriad tax issues before the Board including constitutional challenges to
state system of taxation, application of commerce clause, sales & use tax disputes, and the taxation of
regulated utility property.
Lawyering Process Clinic, New England School of Law Boston, MA
3:03 Certified Student Attorney Spring, 2008
Duties included client-centered interviewing, planning, preparation and overall discharge of legal
responsibilities for indigent clients.
• Developed legal theories and assumed primary responsibility in unemployment, SSI and family law cases.
Drafted motion memoranda and appellate briefs in state and federal court.
Litigated civil cases in open court with minimal supervision.
Hillsborough County Superior Court Manchester, NH
Judicial Internfor the Honorable Justices of the Superior Court Summer, 2007
Researched substantive and procedural issues before the Court including matters of commercial taxation,
common law employment contracts, Uniform Commercial Code, and State rules of evidence.
Drafted decisions, orders on motions for summary judgment, and bench memoranda on matters of first
impression in New Hampshire - including constitutional challenges to the State death penalty statute.
• Assisted in various aspects of trials and observed an array of litigation styles in open court.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Bank of America Boston, MA
Business Deoelofiment 2004 - 2006
Generated new business relationships with real estate developers, brokers, and other consumer prospects.
Negotiated complex contract terms and conditions in preferred lender and forward financing agreements,
and managed other affinity partnerships.
Worked closely with account management, legal advisors, and customers in an effort to customize product
offerings to meet demand.
Employed innovative sales & marketing techniques that augmented customer retention efforts.
Washington Mutual, Inc. Dedham, MA
Project Manager- Loan Fulfillment & Processing 2002-2004
• Managed a mid-sized group of auditing professionals in compliance and regulations department.
Consolidated the loan delivery process upon merger of regional wholesale and retail lending operations.
Facilitated the hire of over fifty full-time and contract employees on a per need basis.
• Administered training to all new employees with goal of increased deadline efficiency.
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EDUCATION
New England Law Boston Boston, MA
]uric Doctor May, 2009
GPA/Honors: ' 3.2/4.0 -Dean's List, 2007-20D9
Activities: President, Public Interest Law Association, 2007
Faculty Appointment Committee, 2007-2009
Student Advocate, New England Law) Boston Environmental Advocacy Project, 2009
CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Personal Income Tax Law, 2008
Charles University Prague, CZ
Yisiiing Student Summer, 2007
Certification: National Arbitration/Mediation Program
Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH
Bachelor of Science in Marketing May, 2000
Honors: American Marketing Association - National Chapter Planning Award
Outstanding Student Award for Academic Excellence in Business Coursework, 1997
Activities: Vice-President of Fundraising, American Marketing Association, 1996
University of Paris
Visiting Student
Paris, France
Spring, 1998
PUBLICATIONS
Contributing Author/Editor, De.dgnated PortAreas, A ManualforLanyers, New England Law ( Boston
Center for Law & Social Responsibility (2009). Available at http://www.nesl.edu/userfiles/file/Cl,,SR/
EAP6/620Essays/DPA%o20 Manual%20for%20Website%20Final.pdf
Matthew DesMeules, Federal Cap-and-Trade.A Seamless Web in a Global Economy, New England Law I Boston
Environmental Advocacy Project. Available at
http:/ /www.nesi.edu/userfiles/fide/CLSR/EAP%20Essays/DesmeulesCap'rrade.pdf
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APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2010
Board of Appeals
Term: 3 years 1 Vacancy
Term: 3 years Associate Members
Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen
Orig.
Term
Present Member(s) and Term(s)
Date
Exp
Robert E. Redfern
54 Prospect St.
(01)
2012
John A. Jarema
797 Main Street
(78)
2013
Jeffrey D. Perkins
1 Coolidge Road
(08)
2002
Clark W. Petschek
659 Haverhill Street
(06)
2011
John Miles
532 West Street
(06)
2011
Vacancy (Associate)
( )
2013
Damase Caouette (Associate)
11 Field Pond Drive
(09)
2011
Candidates:
Kristin Marie Cataldo
Matthew DesMeules
**Indicates Associate member seeking appointment as full member
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Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
-Aquatics Advisory Board
Audit Committee
Orl Board of Appeals
Board of Cemetery Trustees
-Board of Health
-Board of Registrars
Bylaw Committee
-Celebration Committee
Cities for Climate Protection
Commissioner of Trust Funds
(id-) 7Community Planning & Development Comm
-Conservation Commission
-Constable
-Contributory Retirement Board
-Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves
Economic Development Committee
Finance Committee
Historical Commission
_Housing Authority
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Land Bank Committee
_MBTA Advisory.Committee
-Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Mystic Valley Elder Services
RCTV Board of Directors
-Recreation Committee
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
-Telecommunications and Technology
Advisory Committee
Town Forest Committee
-Trails Committee
West Street Historic District Commission
Other
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46 Sunset Rock Lane 617.512.9108 -
Reading, Massachusetts 01867 kristincataldol6@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D. (evening division), May 2002
Awards/Honors:
• Summa Cum Laude
• National Second Place Winner and Regional First Place Winner, National Internet Trademark Moot
Court Competition (62 law schools)
• Jurisprudence Awards: Federal Income Tax; Commercial Paper
• Distinguished, First Year Brief and Oral Advocate Competition
• Academic Leadership Scholarship (students ranked l through 5); Trustee Merit Scholarship (4
years); Justinian Law Society Scholarship; Dean's List
Assumption College, B.A. (cum laude), Business Administration, December 1991
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Cataldo & Fisher, LLC
May 2010 - present
Founding member of firm. Practice focuses on commercial and employment litigation in federal and state
courts. Responsible for day-to-day management of the firm, client development, and all aspects of case
management and litigation.
Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP July 2006 -.March 2010
Attorney in litigation department. Responsibilities included business development, case assessment, client
counseling, drafting pleadings, discovery and dispositive motions, taking depositions, court appearances and
oral argument, trial preparation and settlement. Named Massachusetts Super Lawyer Rising Star in the
category of Business litigation by Boston Magazine for years 2006, 2007 and 2008. Also was firm's
Paralegal Manager. Responsibilities included hiring, training, scheduling, and daily oversight of firm's
paralegals.
McCarter & English, LLP (formerly Gadsby Hannah, LLP) Sept. 2002 - July 2006
Attorney in litigation department. Responsibilities included legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery,
motion practice, trial preparation and settlement, with an emphasis on complex business matters, torts and
employment litigation. Also was a Member of the Associate-Liaison Committee, a three member committee
elected by peers to provide liaison between associate attorneys and firm management.
BAR ADMISSIONS and CONTINUING ED UCATION
• Supreme Judicial Court, Massachusetts, 2002
• United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 2003
• First Circuit Court of Appeals, 2008
• Accounting for Lawyers (Suffolk University Law School, 2005)
• National Institute of Trial Attorneys Deposition Program (certificate program).
• Federal Court: On Trial with Judge Young
• Guest lecturer at Southern New England School of Law (civil litigation) 1-2
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B USINESS EXPERIENCE
Service Merchandise, Inc., Manager
Oct. 1996 -Nov. 1997
Managed jewelry department with annual sales in excess of $2 Million and a staff of 20 permanent and 40
seasonal employees. Responsible for all aspects of managing department, including recruiting, hiring,
training, budgeting, sales, marketing, scheduling, inventory control, and performance evaluations.
Sterling, Inc., Store Manager
May 1992 - Oct. 1996
Managed retail jewelry store with annual sales of $1.2 Million and .a staff of 11 employees. Responsible for
all aspects of store operations, including staffing, employee training, sales, marketing, inventory control,
store security and performance evaluations.
Distinctions:
19,94 Manager of the Year Award (New England district/14 stores)
Retailer of'the Month (awarded 4 times)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Phi Delta Phi (Legal Honor Fraternity)
• Boston Bar Association
• Women's Bar Association
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Justinian Law Society
• Judge for the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition (2006, 2010)
• Suffolk University Law School Admissions Committee Volunteer
• Past member and officer of Young Women's League of Reading, Inc. (charitable organization
engaged in fundraising for charitable and social needs on the North Shore).
• Pacesetter participant in the Jimmy Fund Boston Marathon Walk (2009)
SAMPLE REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS AND SUCCESSES
• Defend international publisher against allegations of violations of the Fair Credit
Reporting Act, defamation and 93A. Obtained summary judgment on all counts
and summary affirmance by First Circuit. Varad v. Reed Elsevier Inc., No. 06-
11370 MLW (D. Mass. May 3, 2008), aff'd No. 08-1734 (1st Cir., July 6, 2009.
• Defend national accounting firm against allegations of negligent
misrepresentation and violations of 93A for alleged failure to adhere to applicable
auditing standards. Bank of America N.A. v BDO Seidman LLP et al., No. 06-
1705-BLS1.
• Represent national bank against allegations of fraud and violations of 93A.
Successfully resolved. the case by prevailing on a motion to enforce the
settlement agreement. Bistany v. PNC Bank, N.A., 585 F. Supp. 2d 179 (D.
Mass., 2008).
• Defend national student loan provider (Sallie Mae) in numerous lawsuits, typically
involving alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and/or consumer
protection statutes. Obtained dismissal or judgment for Sallie Mae in most cases.
Represent employer in suit alleging handicap discrimination. Obtained summary
judgment on all discrimination claims, and successfully resolved remaining
contract claim through mediation. Hooker v. Trusted Life Care Inc et al., No.07-
174C.
Represent venture capitalist in suit alleging claims of securities law violations and
fraud on the part of a start up venture. Successfully resolved the litigation
through mediation. Window To Wall Street, Inc. v. Aline Systems Inc. et al., No.
07-4589-BLS2.
• Represent bankruptcy trustee in adversary proceeding involving claims of
fraudulent conveyance, preferential transfers, and breach of fiduciary duties
against company's former officers and directors. Successfully opposed motions to
dismiss and resolved litigation through mediation. Aquino v. Amadeus Capital
Corp. et al., Adv. Pro. No. 04-1288 JNF (Bankr. D. Mass.).
• Represent international biodiesel fuel company in various. lawsuits, involving
allegations of breaches of contract, fraud, conversion and unfair and deceptive
business practices. Elbow River Marketing Limited v. World Energy Alternatives
LLC, Gulf Oil Limited Partnership and Bank of America, N.A., No. 09-0948 BLS1.
• Represent employers in suits regarding non-competition, non-solicitation and/or
confidentiality agreements.
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Date: d~
Name:
Last (First) (Middle)
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Address: Tel. (Home(-" (31b2
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Occupation. ~V # of years in Reading:
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Are you a•rcgistcrcd voter in Rcaling.
Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority.
(Attach a resume if available)
Animal Control Appeals Committee
-Economic Development Committee
^Audit Committee
Finance Committee
~7136ard of Appeals
Historical Commission
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Board of Cemetery Trustees
Housing Authority
Board of Health
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Board of Registrars
-Land Bank Committee
Bylaw Committee
_MBTA Advisory Committee
Celebration Committee
Metropglitan Area Planning Council
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Cities for Climate Protection
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Mystic Valley Elder Services
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Commissioner of Trust Funds
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RCTV Board of Directors
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Community Planning & Development Comm.
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-Recreation Committee
Conservation Commission
RMLD Citizens Advisory Board
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Constable
Telecommunications and Technology
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Contributory Retirement Board
Advisory Committee
TCouncil on Aging
Town Forest Committee
Cultural Council ( 2
Trails Committee
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Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves ~--J
-West Street Historic District Commission
Other
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Mittthew D-~tman Des Mt:n cs sq: - - -
Des-Mcules Late
10 High Street-Andover, A1A01810
Ph: (978)986-0014 j Em: matthew@,desmeuleslaw.com
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
Massachusetts & New Hampshire, 2009
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Des Meules Law Andover, MA
Principal 2009 - Present
Civil litigation and transactional practice in the following areas: Real Estate, Employment, and Municipal.
Low-Income Taxpayer Project, New Hampshire Bar Association Concord, NH
.Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney 2009 - Present
• Assisted low-income taxpayers with federal tax controversies involving IRS deficiency notices, earned
income tax credit eligibility, liens and levies, and innocent spouse relief
• "Pro Bono Honor Roll Member," January-April, 2010 - New Hampshire Bar Association.
Department of justice, U.S. Attorney's Office - Civil Division Boston, MA
Law Clerk Fall, 2008
• Drafted briefs and other legal memoranda in defense of the United States Government against civil claims
arising under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Federal Torts Claim Act (FICA), Bivens, Habeas
Corpus, § 1983 and other Civil Rights Statutes, and the Contract Disputes and Tucker Acts.
• Appeared as student co-counsel in Federal District Court in a case involving LISPS employee.
• Assisted in direct examination of key government witness.
• Researched and drafted motions for summary judgment, transfer of venue, and judicial notice.
• Prioritized requests for discovery while achieving case management objectives.
• Participated in pre-trial settlement negotiation.
Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board Boston, MA
Law Clerk Summer, 20D8
• Drafted and assisted in the promulgation of several Board decisions.
• Prepared bench memoranda for Chief Legal Counsel, Board Chairman, and Board Commissioners:
• Served as principal researcher of myriad tax issues before the Board including constitutional challenges to
state system of taxation, application of commerce clause; sales & use tax disputes, and the taxation of
regulated utility property.
Lawyering Process Clinic, New England School of Law Boston, MA
3:03 Certified Student Attorney Spring, 2008
• Duties included client-centered interviewing, planning, preparation and overall discharge of legal
responsibilities for indigent clients.
• Developed legal theories and assumed primary responsibility in unemployment, SSI and family law cases.
• Drafted motion memoranda and appellate briefs in state and federal court.
• Litigated civil cases in open court with minimal supervision.
Hillsborough County Superior Court Manchester, NH
Judiciallntern for the Honorable Jttrtices of the Sioerior Court Summer, 2007
• Researched substantive and procedural issues before the Court including matters of commercial taxation,
common law employment contracts, Uniform Commercial Code, and State rules of evidence.
Drafted decisions, orders on motions for summary judgment, and bench memoranda on matters of first
impression in New Hampshire - including constitutional challenges to the State death penalty statute.
Assisted in various aspects of trials and observed an array of litigation styles in open court.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Bank of America Boston, MA
Business Development 2004 - 2006
Generated new business relationships with real estate developers, brokers, and other consumer prospects.
Negotiated complex contract terms and conditions in preferred lender and forward financing agreements,
and managed other affinity partnerships.
Worked closely with account management, legal advisors, and customers in an effort to customize product
offerings to meet demand.
Employed innovative sales & marketing techniques that augmented customer retention efforts.
Washington Mutual, Inc. Dedham, MA
Project Manager- Loan Fulfillment & Proce sing 2002-2004
Managed a mid-sized group of auditing professionals in compliance and regulations department.
Consolidated the loan delivery process upon merger of regional wholesale and retail lending operations.
Facilitated the hire of over fifty full-time and contract employees on a per need basis.
Administered training to all new employees with goal of increased deadline efficiency.
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EDUCATION
New England Law I Boston Boston, MA
)uric Doctor May, 2009
GPA/Honors: 3.2/4.0 - Dean's List, 2007-2009
Activities: President, Public Interest Law Association, 2007
Faculty Appointment Committee, 2007-2009
Student Advocate, New England Law ( Boston Environmental Advocacy Project, 2009
CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Personal Income Tax Law, 2008
Charles University Prague, CZ
Visiting Student Summer, 2007
Certification: National Arbitration/Mediation Program
Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH
Bacbelor of Science in Marketing May, 2000 '
Honors: American Marketing Association -National Chapter Planning Award
Outstanding Student Award for Academic Excellence in Business Coursework, 1997
Activities: Vice-President of Fundraising, American Marketing Association, 1996
University of Paris Paris, France
T'isiting Student Spring, 1998
PUBLICATIONS
Contributing Author/ Editor, Designated Port Areas: AManualforLauyers, New England Law I Boston
Center for Law & Social Respotisibility (2009). Available at http://www.nesl.edu/userfiles/file/CLSR/
EAP%20Essays/DPA%20 Manual%20for%20Website%20Final.pdf
Matthew DesMeules, Federal Capand-Trade: A Seamless Web in a Global Economy, New England Law I Boston
Environmental Advocacy Project. Available at
http://www.nesl.edu/userfiles/ file/CLSR/EAP%20Essays/DesMculesCapTrade.pdf
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Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on September 7, 2010, the Board of
Selectmen of the Town of Reading, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and
ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts
School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated September 16, 2010 for the
J.W. Killam Elementary School located at 333 Charles Street, Reading, Massachusetts
01867 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority
category(s) for which the Reading Public School District may be invited to apply to the
Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Under MSBA Priority Category #5, replacement of the Killam Elementary School roof
which has exceeded it useful life resulting in increasingly frequent leaks, water damage,
and energy waste; and replacement of the original building windows that are
exceptionally inefficient and allow for significant intrusion of outside air and the release
of heated/conditioned air from the building.
The Board of Selectmen hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this
Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other
funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the
Town of Reading to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority.
Vote 2.
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on September 7, 2010, the Board of
Selectmen of the Town of Reading, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and
ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts
School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated September 16, 2010 for the
Birch Meadow Elementary School located at 27 Arthur B. Lord Drive, Reading,
Massachusetts 01867 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the
priority category(s) for which the Reading Public School District may be invited to apply
to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Under MSBA Priority Category #5, replacement of the original Birch Meadow
Elementary School building windows that are exceptionally inefficient and allow for
significant intrusion of outside air and the release of heated/conditioned air from the
building.
The Board of Selectmen hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this
Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other
funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the
Town of Reading to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority.
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To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer
Date: September 1, 2010
Re: 700 Haverhill Street - Driveway Regulation Variance
In review of the request by Mr. Brian Skeffington for relief from the Town's driveway regulations we
have reviewed the following information:
• Plan submitted by Mr. Brian Skeffington depicting the existing conditions of the site
• Plan submitted by Mr. Couillard depicting the proposed loop driveway (This plan was denied a
permit by the Engineering Division on August 19, 2010)
• Wavier request dated August 19, 2010
• Site visit
Based on the above information and review of the existing site conditions I recommend that the request
be denied for the following reasons:
• The parcel has only 80 linear feet of frontage and the looped driveway will result in two (2)
driveways openings having a separation of less than 60 feet
• The driveway can be configured/constructed in a tee configuration that will enable vehicles to
turn around within the parcel, which will conform to the Town of Reading's driveway standards
• The parcel is located on a straight level section of Haverhill Street where sight distances are in
excess of 200 feet thereby providing more than adequate sight distances for stopping. .
• Page 1
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August 19, 2010
Mr. George J. Zambouras
Town Engineer
Town Hall, Lower Level
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Mr. Zambouras,
I am writing this letter to request approval for a horseshoe driveway to be installed on the
premises of my house located at 700 Haverhill Street in Reading. My wife and I purchased the house on
July 16, 2010 and since that time we have had several issues with backing out of the driveway onto the
busy street. While this has been a problem over the past few weeks since we passed papers, my fear is
that once the winter rolls around and our driveway gets plowed in the situation will be much more
dangerous.
After seeing many of the other houses on the street that utilize a horseshoe driveway, we would
like to install a similar horseshoe driveway that will make it safer and easier for my wife and I to merge
onto Haverhill Street. This will eliminate the need for us to back into or out of the driveway and thus
limit the risk of an accident when we are coming or going from the house. I want to stress that this is
not an aesthetic improvement but merely a safety issue that would make my wife and I much more
comfortable going forward.
Please see the attached plot plans that show the setup of our current driveway as well as what
we propose doing if we receive approval from the town. If you have any questions please feel free to
contact me at 781-942-1582 or email at bskeff@gmail.com , whichever is more convenient for you.
Thank you very much in advance and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
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Schena, -Paul
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 10:12 AM
To: Brian Skeffington
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: RE: Skeffington - 700 Haverhill Street photo 1 of 5
Brian
Thanks for the photos. We will make sure that the Board of Selectmen gets copies.
The meeting will be in the Selectmen's meeting room on the main floor of Town Hall. You are on the agenda for
8:30, and the discussion should not take more than 15 minutes.
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note-new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
phone: 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www.readingma.gov
email town man aqerCa~_ci. reading. ma. us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http_//readingma-
su rvey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/`--sid/-9lb54a9276d6l2c7/""`
From: Brian Skeffington [mailto:bskeff@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:13 AM
To: Town Manager
Subject: Skeffington 700 Haverhill Street photo 1 of 5
Peter,
It was great meeting you last week at Town Hall and thanks very much for putting me on the agenda for the
Board of Selectmen meeting on September 7th. Please let me know when the time and location of the meeting
is finalized so that I can make sure I'm there to present my case for a horseshoe driveway at my property located
at 700 Haverhill Street.
As I said to you last week, the issue with our current driveway is that it is very difficult to back out of it safely
onto what is often a very busy street - Haverhill Street. My wife and I have struggled to do so frequently over
the past month since we moved in and I envision an even bigger problem during the winter when we will
inevitably be plowed in and visibility will be even more limited. The reason that we cannot put in an L-shaped
driveway across the front of the house is because of the retaining wall that runs alongside the driveway right
now. The house itself sits up higher.than the driveway and the wall would make it very difficult to swing the cars
around to avoid backing out. We have noticed many other houses up and down Haverhill Street that have
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horseshoe driveways with even less frontage than our proposed driveway and even though we do not meet the
normal minimum frontage requirements to install this type of driveway, we're hoping these circumstances
warrant a variance of some sort due the nature of the problem, which is safety and not aesthetics.
Please see the attached photo which illustrates the problem and give you a better idea than the plot plans that I
dropped off. I could only send one picture at a time so you will get several additional emails with other pictures
shortly. Please confirm that you get these and let me know if you need anything else prior to the meeting on
the 7th
Thanks very much,
Brian Skeffington
8/24/2010
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--from: Sheila Clarke [mailto:smwclarke@verizon.net] - -
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:16 PM
To: McCabe, Abigail
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Delios, Jean
Subject: RE: September 1st EDC Meeting Update
Abby this is a fantastic update - thank you for going into great detail to catch us up.
We appreciate all of your efforts -
Sheila
From: McCabe, Abigail [mailto:amccabe@ci.reading.ma.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:04 PM
To:,Meghan Young; Sheila Clarke
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Delios, Jean
Subject: September 1st EDC Meeting Update
Meghan and Sheila,
Peter is going to attend tomorrow's EDC meeting so I will not be there but will be at the next one on September
15th or if that one is cancelled then on October 6th. 1,11 leave copies of the August and September Downtown
Idea Exchange in the Berger room as well as the design guidelines for Ocean City Maryland requested by Sheila.
Here are a couple updates. I have spoken to a possible peer to work with us on the storefront fagade program
for DHCD's peer-to-peer program. Jean and I will be submitting the paperwork to DHCD in the next couple of
days and then DHCD will grant the award and we can begin working with the Peer who is currently the Grants
Administrator in Gloucester and recently worked in Lawrence for many years where they have a storefront
improvement program.
Jean and I are working on an article for the Fall Your Community Connection about economic development
activity in Reading and will be sending that to the EDC shortly for your review.
Grumpy Doyle's will be applying for their occupancy permit soon and the Salon on Haven was approved by CPDC
last night to move from 1 Haven Street to 55 Haven Street, the former Carlson Real Estate building. Sammy Joe's
Bakery should be receiving final approval from the health department shortly.
Last night the CPDC had a work session to prepare zoning changes for Fall Town Meeting. The CPDC decided to
allow free-standing signs in Business-A within the 20 ft side yard setback !through a special permit from the CPDC
for certain situations. The CPDC also agreed to allow free-standing signs in the Bus. -B and residential zoning
districts by.Special Permit from the CPDC with a maximum height of 10.5 ft and max size area of 35 square ft.
After much discussion about allowing a free-standing sign and wall sign for single tenant buildings in Bus-A
district the CPDC did not reach an agreement and will be continuing discussion at the next meeting,on
September 13th. On September 13th the CPDC will be voting to add zoning amendments to the Subsequent
Town Meeting warrant.
-Abby
Abby McCabe
Staff Planner
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
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110
DRAFT
Section 3.11 - Permit/License for Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board Sins
At the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, Section 6.2. "Signs" of the Zoning By-Law was amended to permit the
use of Portable A-Frame or Sandwich Board signs in the Business B Zone. Prior to this zone change,
Portable A-Frame signs were prohibited by zoning.
The new sign by-law stipulates that Portable A-Frame signs fall under the regulatory control of the Board of
Selectmen. Applicants will be required to apply to the Board of Selectmen for an annual permit.
The following policies regulate the use and installation of A-Frame and Sandwich Board signs.
3.11.1- Purpose and Intent
This policy is developed in order to promote a pedestrian friendly community that supports businesses. The
regulation of Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board Signs is intended to balance the aesthetic, safety, and
economic development needs of the community. By regulating this use, sidewalk access will be preserved
for pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities; and required ongoing maintenance of sidewalks including
snow and ice control can be accomplished.
3.11.2 - Requirements and Rules -Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board signs
General:
1. An annual permit from the Board of Selectmen is required prior to the placement of any Portable A-
Frame/Sandwich Board sign.
2. Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1- December 315`), and must be renewed annually.
3. Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board signs are permitted in the Business-B zoning district only.
Size and. Location:
4. Maximum height of the Sign shall be 4 feet;
5. Maximum sign area shall not to exceed 6 square feet per side, with no more than 2 sides;.
6. Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board signs:
• May be on public or private property;
• Shall be located within 15 feet of the business entrance (unless granted visibility hardship);
• Must be located so as to leave a minimum of 4 feet (48 inches) of an unobstructed walk way for
safe pedestrian passage and shall not obstruct pedestrian movement;
• Shall be subject to all requirements for handicapped accessibility
• Must be located in a manner that does not obstruct site lines or vehicular traffic;
• Must be located at least 20 feet from the intersection on corner lots;
• Shall be located at least 20 feet from another Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board sign;
• May be placed in a permitted location only during business hours of operation, and must be
removed at the end of the business day; and must be removed between sunset and sunrise.
• May not be located on landscaped islands or other planted areas;
• Must be freestanding and not attached to any public appurtenance such as a bus stop, light fixture,
trash barrel, bench or other similar item;
• May not include attachments like balloons, flags, banners, lights, reflectors, or other items;
• Must be sufficiently weighted to prevent it from blowing over.
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7. Visibility Hardship - Businesses may apply for a hardship due to their location in an alleyway or
other area that restricts visibility of the business from major roads, for placement of signs on the
major access roads. Applicants shall demonstrate this hardship with photos or other supporting
documentation. If a hardship approval is granted, signs shall be located on the street closest to the
business. All of the other requirements for Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board signs shall apply.
Other
8. The sign shall be maintained in good condition;
9. Only one portable A-frame sign per businesses is allowed;
10. The sign material shall be weather resistant, shall not be reflective, and shall not include any type of
illumination;
11. Portable signs shall be removed during a declared snow emergency.
12. The sign permit is non-transferable and application for such permit must be from the business owner
(not the sign installer/maker).
13. The permit is not valid for any other business or location other than what was approved by the
original permit, and the advertising on the sign shall only apply to the business for which the permit
was granted.
14. Signs placed in violation of this policy may removed immediately at the sign owner's expense.
15. The permit fee for a Portable A-frame / Sandwich Board Sign installed without a sign permit will be
double the regular sign permit fee.
16. Political statements or messages are prohibited.
17. Applicant shall indermiify the Town of Reading or its agents from damage to signs resulting from
plowing or other public works maintenance.
18. Applicants must be current on all taxes or fees owed to the Town prior to the application for a permit:
Application
19. The application fee for a Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board sign shall be $50.00 for the first year or
part thereof, and $25 per year for annual renewals.
19. Two copies of the completed application form and all the required attachments and supporting
material.
20. Each application will be considered on a case by case basis.
21. Business owners shall submit to the Board of Selectmen a complete Portable A-Frame/Sandwich
Board Application Form and all supporting documentation.
22. The application shall include: Business name and address; business owner contact person with email
address and telephone number; status of business as property owner or tenant as demonstrated by
proof of ownership or lease; if tenant, written permission from the property owner:
23. A color drawing of the proposed sign and a site/plot plan (to scale). showing the proposed sign
location and dimensions of the sidewalk, distance to the business entrance, and relationship to
adjacent buildings, roads, driveways, and other street amenities such as trash receptacles, fire
hydrants, utility fixtures, etc. The sign message must be included on the sign drawing.
24. The application shall also include photographs of the area where the proposed sign is to be located,
showing the storefront, building(s), the existing signs, abutting properties and the streetscape
surrounding the proposed sign.
25. The materials and colors of the sign shall be described in the application and on the drawings.
26. The sign shall not be installed until the owner has received the sign permit authorization from the
Board of Selectmen.
Administrative Requirements
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proof of Liability Insurance naming the Town of Reading as an additional insured.
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Delios, Jean
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 201.0 12:22 PM
To: Meghan Young; Meghan Young Tafoya
Cc: rnrchambercom@aol.com; McCabe, Abigail; Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE: Portable A
Just to follow up, I did connect with Salon Fringe this morning and they indicated that their A-.
Frame sign measures 24 X 36" which meets the dimensional requirements of the drafted
language. They noted that they don't use it any more-and I mentioned that we were trying to
be more business friendly and wanted to.make sure that our draft was workable for businesses.
that we knew had used this type of signage. They seemed very pleased. .
Jean J. Delios
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
(P) 781-942-6612
(F) 781-942-9071
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From: Meghan Young [mailto:meghany@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:07 PM
To: Meghan Young Tafoya; Delios, Jean
Cc: rnrchambercom@aol.com
Subject: RE: Portable A
Jean,
Just wanted to check in with you as I hadn't heard back with you on this idea. Did you like it or do you think that
what is written will work without~checking it out with businesses.
Thank you,
Meghan
From: Meghan Young [mailto:meghahy@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:16 AM
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To: 'Delios, Jean'
Cc: 'rnrchambercom@aol.com'
Subject: RE: Portable A
Good morning, Jean and Irene-
Just wanted to send off a note to you guys before I head off for a long weekend in Montreal. The only thought
that I had was if we can check in with someone like Fringe Salon (who I know has an A-frame sign) and verify
that their sign dimensions would fit the requirements that are outlined in the requirements. There signed
seemed to be a "standard" size of what I've seen in portable frames.
Anyway, just a thought; also I know Jack Russell (and the trees) are psyched that you've gone from.eight copies
of this application to two copies.
Thank you very much,
Meghan
From: Delios, Jean [maIIto:jdelios@ci.reading. ma.us]
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:44 AM
To: Clarke, Sheila; Delios, Jean; Ferullo, Michelle; Graham, Russell; Higgins, Maria; McCabe, Abigail; Rio, George;
Russell, Jack; Spurr, Kathi; Tafoya, Meghan Young; Williams,. Michele; Yoder, Ben
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: FW: Portable A
This was distributed at the last EDC meeting, on 8/4. It has now been presented to the BOS
and the Chamber per e-mail below: Peter notes below that staff will be distributing to all
businesses in the Business B (the only zone this applies to). Please let me know if you have
any comments or if you have any thoughts on the letter that will accompany the draft language.
Best,
Jean
Jean J. Delios
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
(P) 781-942-66.12
(P) 781-942-9071
Town Fall Flours as of June 7, 2010 M, W, Th: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter .
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 12:07 PM
To: rnrchambercom@aol.com
Cc: Schena, Paula; Delios, Jean
Subject: Portable A
Irene.
This is a draft of the regulations that the BOS is considering for portable A-frame and sandwich board signs in the
downtown area - Business B zoning district.
Please. review them, and give us any comments from the Chamber of Commerce within the next 3 weeks - by
Septeber 7.
Staff is also going to distribute this draft to all businesses in the downtown Business B district, and to the
Economic Development Committ ee for their review and comment.
Thanks for your help.
Pete,
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From: Delios, Jean
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 11:59 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: FW: A-Frame Sign Regulations
Feedback so far...
Jean J. Delios
Community Servi.cesDirector/7own Planner
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, IvIA 01867-2685
(P) 781-942-6612
(P) 781-942-9071
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From: Leslie Leahy [mailto:Ileahy@hitchingpostgifts.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:12 AM
To: Delios, Jean
Subject: A-Frame Sign Regulations
HiJean-
I reviewed the A-Frame sign regulations forwarded by Abby McCabe, & I have a couple of
comments/questions.
The 20 ft rule (sign must be located, 20 ft from a corner intersection/20 ft from another A-Frame sign) might
hinder some businesses from using this form of advertising. Some of the businesses in the Business B district are
so close together that if two neighbors wanted to use the signs, there might not be enough room to
accommodate the 20 ft. rule. In my case at The Hitching Post, if the intersection rule applies to the parking lot
exit & my business neighbor has a sign, there might not be enough room to place an A-Frame sign within those
guidelines. I understand the applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but will exceptions be granted
in situations where business neighbors are very close together? Or will permits be granted on a first come-first
serve basis, where an application may be denied based on what your neighbor has? Just a thought - maybe it's
not an issue.
At $50 per year, I think the application fee is a little steep. I think most businesses will tell you their budgets are
stretched to the limit - added to the cost of the signs, at $50 the fee could be prohibitive for some. In light of the
current economic climate, a lower application fee might be considered more "business friendly".
Personally, I'm not a fan of A-Frame signs (not to say I wouldn't use one at some point!) But I can see where
this type of advertising is effective for businesses located "off the beaten path". When I've visited other towns
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where A-Frame signs are rampant, the aesthetic looks cluttered & I wonder how effective the signs really are.
was glad to see some restrictions in the regulations (no lights, flags, balloons, etc) to reduce that appearance.
Thank you for asking the opinion of the business community on this issue - this business owner is most
appreciative!
Enjoy your day-
Leslie Ledhy
The Hitching Post Gift Shop
190 Haven Street
Reading, M A O 1867
781-944-9224
www. hitchingpo stgifts. com
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Budget Community Outreach for FY12 and Beyond
After the last Annual Town Meeting, several members of FINCOM have expressed
strong opinions about some of the topics raised during the budget process. Here is a
summary of what they have discussed in subsequent meetings, in no particular order:
1) Issue: The need to better advertise the budget process to the general public and to
Town Meeting in particular. There are approximately 20 public budget meetings
each year held in Reading. Many regular public meetings informally discuss
budget items as part of their agenda. Finally, a wealth of budget information and
history is available and easy to find on the Town's website.
Solution: Shortly, FINCOM will send out a mailing to all Town meeting members
advising them of the formal FY12 budget schedule and inviting their input. There
is no reason that an interested TM member should stand up in April and express
dissatisfaction that they had no chance to give any input on the budget.
2) Issue: The Town has not pursued alternative revenue sources to the tax levy, and
therefore the meals tax vote should be delayed until other options have been
explored.
Solution: A two-part approach first including an education to the public that many
alternative revenues sources are currently being used in supporting the various
activities; and then a genuine creative brainstorming session about any areas of
possible revenue generation that the Town has previously spurned or never
considered. The first Financial Forum on September 15 will address both these
issues. Any new (or enhanced) revenue sources identified in this process will be
considered by the proper budget authority in developing the FY12 budget.
3) Issue: The Town has not pursued cost-containment measures in developing
budgets, and more revenues are simply not needed until this is done on a broad
basis.
Solution: A two-part approach primarily including an education to the public that
many such measures are a regular part of the annual budget process, but also a
broad discussion about the balance between reducing the support for all services
each year versus eliminating some of them as non-essential to the community.
The second Financial Forum on October 27 will address both these issues. Any
significant changes to community services will be considered by the proper
budget authority in developing the FY 12 budget.
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Financial Forum I (Revenues) -Agenda
September 15, 2010
Library Meeting Room
7:0
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Marsie
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Bob
7:15 -
Reserves
Gail
➢
Current Reserves Estimate
➢
Historic Regeneration Trend & Sources
7:25 -
Town Land Overview
Peter
➢
Lots Available / Value if Known
➢
Sales/Uses Previously Considered
X
ential Uses
7:40 -
Revenues
Bob
➢
Current Revenue Sources (restricted/unrestricted)
➢
Revenue Initiatives Previously Considered
8:00 - Brainstorming Session - Potential New Revenues Mark
9:00 - Debrief & Identify Top Opportunities Mark
9:15 - Summary & Next Steps Marsie
9-30 - Close Marsie
FY12 Budget Calendar:
Sept 15 Financial Forum I - Revenues
Oct 27 Financial Forum II - Expenses & Budget Guidance
Jan 24 Financial Forum III - State Aid Updates & Capital
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 FinCom Budget Review
April 25 Town Meeting
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Consolidated Town/School FYI 2 Budget Calendar(public meetings in bold)
2010
Sept. 15
Financial Forum I/FINCOM
7pm
Library
Revenues
Oct. 4
School Committee
7:30pm
RMHS
School/District Improvement Plans
October
Schools
Principals: improvement goals & budget needs
October
Town
Dept Heads: BOS goals & build budgets
Oct. 18
School Committee
7:30pm
RMHS
Fee review
Oct. 27
Financial Forum ll/FINCOM
7pm
Sr. Center
Expenses, FYI 2 budget guidance
Nov. 6
Schools
Budget requests to Superintendent
Nov. 8
Town meeting begins
7:30pm
RMHS
Nov. 15
Town
Budget requests to Town Manager
November
Schools
Superintendent reviews goals & budget requests
Late Nov.
Schools
TBA
TBA
Superintendent holds community forums
Dec. 17
Schools
Superintendent budget finalized
2011
Jan. 8
Selectmen
8am
Town Hall
. Town budgets reviewed
Jan. 10
School Committee
7:30pm
RMHS
School budgets reviewed
Jan. 15
Selectmen
8am
Town Hall
Town budgets reviewed
Jan. 13
School Committee
7:30pm
RMHS
School budgets reviewed
Jan. 20
School Committee
7:30pm
RMHS
School budgets reviewed
Jan. 24
School Committee
7:30pm
RMHS
School budgets reviewed; public hearing
Jan. 26
Financial Forum III/FINCOM 7pm
Sr. Center
Capital, other updates
Jan. 27
School Committee
7:30pm
RMHS
Vote on final school budget
Feb. 1 All budgets delivered to Town Manager
mid Feb. Town Manager final budget delivered to FINCOM
Mar. 2
Town/School budgets
7:30pm
Town Hall
Topic TBA
Mar. 9
Town/School budgets
7:30pm
Town Hall
Topic TBA
Mar. 16
Town/School budgets
7:30pm
Town Hall
Topic TBA
Mar. 23
Town/School budgets
7:30pm
Town Hall
Topic TBA
Mar. 30
Town/School budgets
7:30pm
Town Hall
Topic TBA
Apr. 26
Town meeting begins
7:30pm
RMHS
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Restricted Funds (revenue collected for a specific purpose)
Dept Brief Description . Amount ' Fund Recur(Y/N)
Schools
School Fac.
Town Fac.
Library
Town Mgr
Comm Svc
DPW
Police
Fire
Dispatch
Finance
Accounting
TOTAL
various
various
various
various
various
various
various
various
various
various
various
various
Unrestricted Funds (revenue collected for the -general fund)
Dept Brief Description
Schools
School Fac.
Town Fac.
Library
Town Mgr
Comm Svc
DPW
Police
Fire
Dispatch
Finance
Accounting
TOTAL
Revenue Fund Recur(Y/N)
general
general
general
general
general
general
general
general
general
general
general
general
general
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ARTICLE: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2-15: REFERENDUM PROCEDURES, OF
THE READING HOME RULE CHARTER
To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to. Section 8-1 of the Reading Home Rule Charter,
to amend Section 2-15: Referendum Procedures, so that it reads as follows (language
with strikethrough shows deletions/words in italics denotes new language)
No final affirmative vote of a Town Meeting on any Warrant Article shall be
operative until after the expiration. of seven (7) days following the dissolution of the
Town Meeting except the following: (a) a vote to adjourn or dissolve; (b) votes
appropriating money for the payment of notes or bonds of the Town and interest
becoming due within the then current fiscal year; (c) votes for the temporary borrowing
of money in anticipation of revenue or; (d) a vote declared by preamble by a two-thirds
vote of Town Meeting to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate
preservation of the peace, health, safety or convenience of the Town. If a referendum
petition is not filed within the said seven (7) days, the votes of the Town Meeting shall
then become operative.
If, within said seven (7) days, a petition signed by not less than three (3) percent
of the voters certified by the Registrars of Voters, containing their names and addresses,
is filed with the Board of Selectmen requesting that any question be submitted to the
voters, then the operation of such vote shall be further suspended pending its
determination as provided below. The Board of Selectmen shall, within ten (10) days
after the filing of such petition, call a Special Election that shall be held within thirty (30)
days or such longer period as may be required by law after issuing the call, for the
purpose of presenting to the voters any such question. If, however, a regular or special
election is to be held not more than sixty (60) days following the date the petition is filed,
the Board of Selectmen may provide that any such question be presented to the voters
at that election.
Any question so submitted shall be determined by a majority vote of the voters
voting in said election, but no action of the Town Meeting shall be reversed unless at
least twenty percent (20%) of the eligible voters vote in such election.
Each question so submitted shall be.in the form of the following question which
shall be placed on the official ballot: - "Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the
representative Town Meeting whereby it was voted on (insert date of town meeting) to
(bFief deSGF*PtiGR of the stbstaRse (insert complete language of the vote in e sta
the same laRguage and form in which it was stated when presented by the Moderator to
the Town Meeting, and as it appears in the records of the Clerk of the meeting)"?
The petition form shall be prepared by Town Counsel in conformance with this section.
The circulator(s) of the referendum question may make additional copies of the petition
form, but such copies must be an exact duplicate thereof. The petition form may not be
altered in any way. No extraneous markings, such as underlines, highlighting, erasures,
marking out or insertion -of words or other information, are allowed on any area of the
petition form. Any such extraneous markings on, or alterations of the petition form, or
forms that are not exact duplicates, will result in the invalidation of all signatures
contained on that petition form. Extraneous markings do not include signatures or
addresses.
Each petition form shall include language informing voters that additional markings will
disqualify the signatures on the petition form; that for their signature to be valid, they
must be a registered voter of the Town of Reading, that their signature shall be written
as they are registered; that they should not sign the petition more than once; and that if
they are prevented by physical disability from writing, that they may authorize some
person to write their name and residence in their presence.' The back of each petition
form shall include the following instruction: "ATTENTION VOTERS: Before signing, read
signer information on the other side".
In addition to the certification of signatures on the petition form, the Board of Registrars
of Voters shall examine the petition forms for extraneous markings, -and determine
whether the petition forms are exact copies.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 10, 2010
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 James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille
Anthony, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleila-ier,
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Planner Jean Delios, Police
Chief Jim Cormier, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill
Brown, Patricia Dababneh, Matt Casey, Sheila Clarke, George Rio, Attorney Chris Latham, Bill
Crowley, Michele Williams, Mike Donahue, Michael Palmer, Anthony Cavallo, George Perry,
Mike deBrigard, Tom Gardiner, Patrice Todisco.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman. Ben Tafoya noted that CPDC approved
the site plan review waiver for SammyJo's Bakery on 2 Haven Street.
Selectman Stephen Goldy attended a meeting with Reading United Soccer and Reading Lacrosse
regarding field space issues. Both teams have committed to working together. Selectman Goldy
noted that he will beat the Senior Center on Thursday at noontime.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the flagpole at Washington Park is rusty and there is
a dead wreath on it. She also noted that she received an e-mail from a resident wanting to know
when the sidewalks on Sunnyside Avenue will be on the Agenda. The Town Manager noted that
when the surveyors submit their report, it will be put on the Agenda. Vice Chairman Anthony
stated that she and Selectman Stephen Goldy are working on the Town Counsel evaluation. She
indicated that field use is an ongoing problem, and requested a list of who is using the fields and
what fees are being paid.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Selectmen requested alternative revenue generation, and
suggested putting this on a Workshop Meeting Agenda. He also noted that North Reading is on a
water emergency for lack of water, and he asks residents to follow water conservation measures.
He stated that he and Vice Chairman Camille Anthony will meet in September regarding the
Mattera Cabin, and he also requested that the Town Counsel evaluation be put on the October
5th Agenda.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that the first Financial Forum is September 15th, and the
Finance Committee has asked that everyone come prepared. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted
that he has reached out to Clear Channel, and he wants to set up a meeting with them.
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Public Comment - Bill Brown noted that he researched the flagpole at Washington Park, and it is
unknown who put it there. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Washington Park Committee
recommended moving the flagpole.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
♦ Volunteers are still needed - ZBA, CPDC, Conservation Commission.
o The signs advertising liquor at the Reading Depot have been removed.
♦ HGTV's, My First. Place, which follows a set of first-time buyers and their realtor along
with the search for the perfect home filmed in Reading on August 5th at a realtor's office.
♦ August 31 st - The Board of Selectmen is invited to tour Killam and Birch Meadow
Schools with the School Committee prior to the first day of school - 6:30.
o Information regarding permitting of fields is included in your packet - Follow up on a
citizen complaint.
o The Town has received an award for support of. the Americans with Disabilities Act
implementation.
♦ In your packet this evening is a letter and Home Rule petition by the City of Lowell
regarding health insurance plan design. Do you want to consider a similar Home Rule
petition for Reading?
Community Development
♦ Calareso's is under contract to purchase the Tambone properties on South Main Street,
and move their business there. They have filed preliminary paperwork, and the staff held
an expedited DRT review.
♦ Expansion of Peter Sanborn Place - Town comment to MassHousing has been submitted.
♦ Salon at One Haven is moving into the former Carlson Real Estate Building at 55 Haven
Street.
Public Safety
♦ To register for RAD Classes beginning in October or for more information about this
course, please call the Reading Police Department RAD line at 781-942-6752.
♦ The Suggested Routes to School Program for sidewalk and curb installation Surveyors
have been at work. We have done community outreach to let abutters know what is
proposed - on Washington Street between Woburn and Prescott Streets, and Sunnyside
Avenue from Prescott Street to Fairview Avenue. The curb work at Temple and Woburn
Streets is already being constructed as part of the Town's Temple Street project.
Public Works
Construction Projects in progress or to be done this year:
♦ Road Improvements - Temple and Harrison Streets are under construction. Base course
is on Temple Street, grading was done today on Harrison Street, and base will be
installed on Wednesday.
♦ Curb and Sidewalk - Contractor is in today - Bancroft at Woburn Streets - HC access,
Washington Park frontage on Washington Street,. small piece of curb on Morgan Park
Drive related to drainage, Rotary Square - for bike rack area.
♦ Memorial Park - Good progress.
♦ Killam School Playground' Construction in mid-August.
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♦ Killam School Parking Lot - Improvements are under construction.
♦ Barrows Site Master Plan - Process will begin in the Summer after recreation staff have
completed the JEMP and gotten Summer activities started.
♦ Sewer Construction - Sewer main construction is complete.
Dates and Events:
♦ Board of Selectmen invited to School Committee Meeting/Tour - August 31st.
0 Fall Street Faire - September 12th
♦ Primary Election - September 14th
♦ Financial Forum - September 15th
♦ RCASA Annual Meeting - September 30th - 7:00 p.m. - Joint posted meeting with
RCASA, School Committee and Board of Health
Discussion/Action Items
Hearing - Parking Regulations
• Hopkins Street: No Parking on the north side of Hopkins Street from Main Street to east
of Cedar Street; No parking south side of Hopkins Street between the driveways of 113
and 119 Hopkins Street - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager ,noted that Sam's Bistro opened in early July and parking has been a concern
on Hopkins Street. Police Chief Jim Cormier established no parking on the north side until the
Selectmen could have a hearing and include no parking on the south side between the driveways
at 113 and 119 Hopkins Street.
Mike Donahue of 119 Hopkins Street indicated that there is no room or open space to make
parking lots in that area. He also noted that if he has guests for dinner, they would have to park
on Summer Street. Chairman James Bonazoli asked about the turnover rate, and Mr. Donahue
noted that it was employees parking there most of the night.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if anything is being done about employee parking.
Michael Palmer, owner of Sam's Bistro, indicated that he told the employees not to park in front
of 113 or 119 Hopkins Street and to park in the parking lot. He cannot control where they park.
Town Planner Jean Delios noted that the plan approved by CPDC was for 10 spaces for
employees and 38 spaces for customers. They also discussed employee parking at Meineke.
Attorney Chris Latham noted that Meineke came forward after the CPDC meetings and Sam's
Bistro is in compliance. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that shared parking is a flawed idea
because of timing - it's not going to work.
Patricia Dababneh of 113 Hopkins Street noted that there is plenty of space in the parking lot
when the employees arrive they are parking in the street well before the overload. She
suggests two hour parking for the opposite side of the street.
A resident from 39 Bear Hill Road noted that the cars are lined up to Cedar Street when the lot is
empty. Car doors are slamming and engines are starting up late at night.
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Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked Police Chief Jim Cormier for his thoughts. Chief
Cormier noted that the intent is for 10 employees to be parking in the parking lot. Some people
choose to park on the street so their cars don't get damaged, and we can't pick and choose who is
going to use it. The two hour parking would still impact the residents. The_regulations in affect
now were for public safety reasons to make room for fire apparatus to get down the street, and no
parking on the north side of Hopkins Street is so that emergency apparatus can exit onto Hopkins
Street. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked the Police Chief if he looked at the proposed restriction on
the south side, and Chief Cormier indicated that he agrees with the restriction because it opens
up the sight line for both driveways.
Chairman James Bonazoli suggested that Mr. Palmer get employee parking signs and put them
on his lot because if the situation doesn't change, then we will all be back here for more
regulations.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony requested that the Town Planner go back to CPDC and find out
their intent of the parking.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing on parlting regulations on.
Hopkins Street was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony
Regulations adopted by the Board of Selei
A-1 (No Parking Any Time) the following:
APPENDIX A-1
5.3 PARKING PROHIBITED. ON CERTAIN STREETS
No Parking Any Time
Street Location
Ho
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Northerly side from Main Street easterly
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113 and 119 Hopkins Street
was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Employee/Merchant Parking - Four Spaces in the "Upper" Parking Lot - The Secretary read the
hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that this is a result of discussion with businesses and staff observation.
The intent is to create four spaces for employee parking or two hour parking.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the 30 minute parking on Lowell Street was previously
opposed, and malting 30 minute parking in the back parking lot would be less of an aesthetic
issue.
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Chairman James Bonazoli asked who else has a back door entrance aside from CVS, and the
Town Manager noted that the businesses who have issues are the ones that are open in the
evening.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if there is still employee parking behind the Senior
Center, and Chief Cormier noted that only one of the 13 spaces are leased. Vice Chairman
Anthony noted that she is opposed to this, and she would rather get the employee cars out from
behind CVS.
George Rio, member of the Economic Development Committee, noted that employee parking in
the back lot goes against everything we've done in the past. He also noted that there is 20,000
square feet of office space not being utilized yet.
Chief Cormier noted that the Atlantic lot is not fully utilized, and suggested exploring options to
expand the blue zone. He also noted that there are 16 spots at the Depot that are not being used.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to close the hearing for Two Hour Parking or All
na.7 Parlrina with Ti.mnlnvPe Permit fnr fnnr decipnated narking spaces alonn the westerlv
lot line of the "upper parking lot" which is in the block bounded by Main Street, Haven
Street, Sanborn Street and Woburn Street was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to amend the Traffic . Rules and Regulations
adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995 by adding to Appendix A-4 the
following:
APPENDIX A-4
OUR PARKING OR ALL DAY PARKIN
G CERTAIN HOURS ON CERT
8:00 a.m. to S:OO.p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Street Location
"Upper parking lot" which is located in the
The. four designated parking spots
block bounded by Main Street, Haven Street,
along the fenced edge of the westerly lot
Sanborn Street and Woburn Street
line
failed by a vote of 0-4-0.
30 Minutes Parking_ Four Spaces on Lowell Street Parking Lot in front of CVS - The Secretary
read the hearing notice.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that she is in favor of 30 minute parking because one
business is taking up all the spaces in Downtown.
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Bill Crowley, President of the Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce, noted that
an overwhelming majority of the businesses want a time limit. They need open spots to do
quick shopping. He also noted that he did not hear of any issues for needing employee
parking.
The owner of the Wine Shop indicated that 30 minute parking and employee parking would
help her business.
Bill Brown noted that there are a lot of spaces available at the Knights'of Columbus since
the Co-Operative Bank built their own parking lot.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to close the hearing for an amendment to the
Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995 by
adding a new Section 5.4.1.b to Article 5 which permits 30 minute parking from 9:00 a.m.
to 9.00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in the locations listed in Appendix A-4b was
approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to amend the Traffic Rules and Regulations
adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995 by adding a new Section 5.4.1.b to
Article 5 which reads as follows:
30 Minute Parking: No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00
n_m__ Mnndav thrnnuh Saturdav. for more than 30 minutes on any one of the streets or
parts of streets or parking lots listed in Appendix A-4b.
and by adding:
APPENDIX A-4b
5.4.1.b PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS
30 Minute Parking, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Monday through Saturday)
Street
Location
Lowell Street parking lot aaiacent to.650
The four
most
southeasterly parking
Main Street
spots facin
g Main
Street
was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
- Fall Ctreet Faire Snecial License for Tailgate Party and Venetian Moon -
Sheila Clarke noted that last year they did an Oktoberfest at the Fall Street Faire, and this
year they want to do a Patriot Tailgate in the Municipal Parking Lot. It will include a
band playing and the Firefighters selling their chili. People with young children will want
to be able to attend, and the age limit will be 11 years or younger.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he heard input from the Executive Director Erica
McNamara of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse and the Police Chief, and
they have no issues with it. They noted that you can take your family into any
establishment and have dinner and a beer. This is not the main focus of the Faire so they r
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The consensus of the Board was that they were in favor of the Patriot Tailgate.
Anthony Cavallo, owner of the Venetian Moon Restaurant, was present. He noted that they are
requesting outdoor dining with beer and wine in an enclosed area of the parking lot. There will
be 60-80 seats outside.
Chairman James Bonazoli asked if the area will be blocked off, and Mr. Cavallo indicated that it
will be barricaded as the Police Chief designates. The. tent will be 20' x 40' and it will not
impede foot traffic.
The consensus of the Board was that they were in favor of the Venetian Moon outdoor dining.
Presentation on Way Finding Proms - Town Planner Jean Delios noted that the Town received
a grant to do a way finding project and hired Ann Barton of Lowell. Way finding is a unified
system of signage and markers around the Town to enhance vehicular and pedestrian access.
The report suggests highlighting Reading Center. Forms of way finding include mini maps for
pedestrians, information kiosks, depot shelters, signs for public buildings and parking. The cost
of vehicular signs is $9,800, and the cost of pedestrian signs is $25,000.
The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen need to decide which signs they want,,and the
Economic Development Committee will develop-the plan for funding through the trust fund..
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that way finding signs are needed for the High School and
parking.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the most frequently asked questions are where the fields are.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he would like the Mattera Cabin and Town Forest added to
the list.
Sheila Clarke noted that the CPDC had concerns with sign clutter. She also noted that the
Downtown Trust Fund can begin the funding of the program.
Draft Regulations re: "A-Frame Signs" - The Town Manager noted that the Zoning Bylaw was
amended to permit use of portable sandwich signs so regulations need to be created.
Selectman Stephen Goldy asked if the local businesses have seen these regulations yet, and the
Town Planner indicated that they have not. Selectman Goldy suggested that it be sent out now.
The Town Manager noted that if the draft is in a form that the Selectmen are comfortable with,
then they will send it out to the Chamber of Commerce. He also noted that the idea is to issue
permits for the year.
Town Forest Stewardship Plan - George Perry, Mike DeBrigard, Tom Gardiner and Patrice
Todisco of the Town Forest Committee were present.
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The Town Manager noted that the Town received a grant to do a Town Forest Stewardship Plan.
Town Planner Jean Delios noted that an inventory was done, boundaries were looked at, and
input was received from groups. The strengths are that the Town Forest is in good health, and it
is a pristine setting for environmental education. The threats are non-native invasive plants.
Implementation of recommendations is the next step. .
George Perry thanked the Town Planner for her work on the project. He noted that thinning .
needs to be done and the question is how and when.
The Town Manager recommended that the Town Forest Committee take the time to digest the
report and come back to the Selectmen with priorities.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony requested a schedule of activities of what projects will be done.
Follow Up on Sign Enforcement - The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen requested a
spreadsheet showing the violations.
The Town Planner noted that there are 56 violations - down from'89 - of which 31 are not
opaque compliance. She is trying to get the costs for making the signs opaque and it can start at
approximately $15.00 sq. ft. She noted that the solution is to go back to the original sign maker
and put a film over it. The goal is to have the lights shine through just the letters.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that these are long-standing regulations and some, have had 17
years to come into compliance and, in the meantime, others were allowed to go up out of
compliance. The Town Manager noted that the signs were all approved as opaque signs.
Unfortunately, it was not known that they weren't opaque until they were installed.
Sheila Clarke noted that a lot of business owners don't know what opaque is, and she suggests
that the signs be inspected as soon as they are installed.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that there needs to be a way to hold sign companies accountable.
The Town Planner noted that Belmont accepts $20.00 deposit as surety that the sign will be
manufactured and installed as specified on the permit.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the plastic hydrant is a prohibitive sign for one
business, and because Louisa's Pizza says Louisa twice, it is considered two signs. Ms. Clarke
noted that any graphic that defines what the business is, is considered a sign.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that we cannot count on volunteers from the Economic
Development Committee to reach out to businesses - some of these Violations are very complex.
He would like to see details as to how every violation is being handled to make sure that
everyone is being treated fairly.
The Town Manager noted that he will e-mail a draft letter to the Selectmen for their comments,
and then the letters will be sent out to the businesses in batches of 10/week.
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Approval of Minutes
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to approve the Minutes of July 13, 2010 was
approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by -Goldy seconded by Tafoya to approve the Minutes of July 27, 2010 was
approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy
with respect to collective bargaininiz and Approval of Minutes and that the Chair declares
not to reconvene in Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all four members
voting in the affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 24, 2010
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 James Bonazoli, Secretary Richard
Schubert, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner,
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Public Works Director Jeff.Zager,
Public Works Business Administrator Jane Kinsella, Town Engineer George Zambouras, Office
Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Matt Casey, Bill Brown, Mike
O'Hallaron, DEP Consultant Sharon Conchetta.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that the Fall
Street Faire is on September 12th and volunteers are needed. He also congratulated Chairman
James Bonazoli for completing the "Half Iron Man" this weekend.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that CPDC met last night and discussed Oak Tree and Calareso's,
and there were a number of neighbors present. The Town Manager noted that CPDC continued
the hearing with Oak Tree to September 13th. More work needs to be done regarding drainage
and underground parking. Oaktree also wants to restripe the parking lot for the maximum
number of spaces.
Town Manalzer's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
Administrative Matters
Volunteers are still needed - ZBA, CPDC, Conservation Commission
♦ August 31st - Board of Selectmen is invited to tour Killam and Birch Meadow Schools
with the School Committee prior to first day of school - 6:30 - 7:30.
e I have hired an Owners Project Manager for the Library project. RFQ's for architectural
services will be available on August 25th, and proposals are due back on a schedule that
will enable us to have an Architect hired by October 5th., All of this is necessary in order
to be eligible for the upcoming State grant cycle.
e The Fall edition of the Reading Recreation Magazine is due to be delivered to all Reading
residents by early next week. Look for our After, School Programs which start in
September and October along with volleyball, field hockey, golf, fencing and much more.
Community Development
e Calereso's is under contract to purchase the Tambone properties on South Main Street,
and move their business there. They have filed for Site Plan approval.
♦ Expansion of Peter Sanborn Place - Town comment to MassHousing has been submitted
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Public Safety
o To register for RAD Classes beginning in October, call the Reading Police Department
RAD line at 781-942-6752.
e We have done community outreach to let abutters know what is proposed - sidewalk and
curb installation on Washington Street between Woburn and Prescott Streets, and
Sunnyside Avenue from Prescott Street to Fairview Avenue. Once we have furt her
information from the State's engineers, we will make a presentation to the Board of
Selectmen and schedule a hearing.
Public Works
♦ At their last meeting, the Board of Selectmen asked whether we had an inventory of all
non-ADA conforming HC sidewalk ramps. We do not have such an inventory.
e Staff and I met with representatives of the MWRA and their consultant today about the
water line project. The first phase is the construction of a 36" line in Route 28 from
North Street in Stoneham to South Street in Reading. It will connect with the distribution
systems in each community via valves which will be closed during normal operation. In
an emergency, the valves in each community will be opened and the community(s) fed
through that line. This construction is scheduled to be bid this Winter, and into
construction next Spring. Construction is expected to take about six months. The next
phase will be a connection from the Gillis Pumping Station at Spot Pond through
Stoneham, utilizing the first phase 36" line connecting Stoneham and Reading, and then
traversing Hopkins, Walnut, South and West Streets to Washington Street/Mishawaum
Road in Woburn. That phase should be in construction in the Spring of 2013.
Construction Proiects in progress or to be done this year:
0 Road Improvements - Temple Street and Harrison Street are under construction. Base
course is on both streets, curbing work has begun on Temple. The intent is to get Temple
Street completed by the beginning of school, weather permitting. Additional streets that
we will be doing this Fall include: Arlington Street (Woburn Street to. Prescott
Street), Haverhill Street (Wakefield Street to Timberneck Drive), Manning Street
(Salem Street to Pleasant Street), Marla Lane (Forest Street to Spruce Road),
Pleasant Street (Manning Street to end), Smith Avenue (Eaton Street to end).
♦ Curb and Sidewalk - Done except for loam and seed - Bancroft Avenue at Woburn
Street - HC access, Washington Park frontage on Washington Street, small piece of curb
on Morgan Park Drive related to drainage, Rotary Square.- for bike rack area.
Memorial Park - Good progress.
Killam School Playground - Construction should be complete this week.
♦ Killam School Parking Lot - Improvements completed.
® Barrows Site Master Plan - Committee being established.
the street wii! be done Retion season-.
Dates and Events:
♦ Last day to register to vote in State Primary- August 25th,
♦ Board of Selectmen invited to School Committee Meeting/Tour August 31st
♦ First day of school -September 1st
♦ Fall Street Faire, September 12th
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♦ Primary Election - September 14th
♦ Financial Forum - September 15th
♦ Household Hazardous Waste Collection - September 25th in Wakefield
o RCASA Annual Meeting - September 30th - 7:00 p.m. - joint posted meeting with
RCASA, School Committee and Board of Health
e State Election - November 2nd
e Subsequent Town Meeting - November 8th
The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Town Clerk's Office will be open tomorrow evening
until 8:00 p.m. to register to vote.
Discussion/Action Items
Close Warrant for September Election - Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Warrant was
missing a representative in, the General Court for the 20th District. The Town Manager noted
that he will have the Town Clerk correct that.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to close the Warrant for the September Election to
take place on September 14, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hawkes Field House on
Oakland Road was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Discussion - Rubbish Collection and Recycling Contract - Public Works Director Jeff Zager,
Public Works Business Administrator Jane Kinsella, Administrative Assistant Mike O'Hallaron
and DEP Consultant Sharon Conchetta were present.
The Town Manager noted that we have one' more year with the current vendor JRM, and they
want to add a five year contract. The Town hired a consultant to see if that is a reasonable
approach.
Jeff Zager noted that the contract expires June 30, 2011. We received a technical assistance
grant, reviewed contracts for around the area, compiled list of services, ranked the services, and
the proposals were sent to three vendors for pricing.
The Town Manager noted that we looked at neighbors for regionalization but the contract years
didn't work out well, and the interest was not there to work.
Jeff Zager noted that the three proposals were Hiltz at $4.137 million, JRM at $4.033 million and
Waste Management at $5.670 million. He also noted that single stream is mingled in one
container, and dual stream is keeping the paper separate which has less contamination, and the
end product is much higher. The Waste Management proposal was' for automated solid waste
and biweekly single 'stream recycling. 'There is a big start up cost, in getting the carts for
automation.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked if there was any way to forecast any savings 10 years down
the road with automation. Ms. Conchetta noted that automated collection is the future, and there
is a greater opportunity to get the prices lower in the future.
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Jeff Zager reviewed JRM's proposal including weekly recycling; curbside lead collection (five
weeks), elimination of stickers - residents will be allowed one bulk item per week, residents call
vendor directly for CRT/TV pick up at $10.00 each, resident calls vendor directly for weekly
appliance curbside pickup.$20.00/each. He noted that this contract will be $36,000 less. The
contract also eliminates monthly charges to the Town for additional dumpsters, one metal pick
up annually, one paper shredding event, one bulky rigid plastics event, and enforcement of
recycling and four barrel limit.
Bill Brown noted that the School Committee needs to be educated in recycling.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that it will be important to catalog the history of performance.
The Town Manager noted that the rules and regulations will need-to be amended.
The consensus of the Board was that we will be receiving an increase in services for basically the
same price and they support the proposal.
Monthly tility Billing - The Assistant Town Manager noted that two to three years ago, the
Selectmen asked to consider monthly billing because it is easier to budget and leaks get detected
earlier. He also noted that advantages will be to detect leaks faster. The disadvantages include:
we would need to hire an additional person, meter reading time would triple, it takes 14 days to
run a bill, the 10% discount wouldn't happen, the change in Munis would be costly and Munis
has not worked well in billing to begin with. The advantages to collecting would be the bills will
be smaller (this could be done now if some residents want this), eliminating the discount will
reduce the number of complaints, and the Town will get their money faster.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that the disadvantages of monthly billing include: losing
projected revenue from eliminating the discount, none of the bills that go out will be accurate
because of the amount of time to, . prepare/mail the bills, postage costs will increase
approximately $30,000, work will be tripled and there will be customer service issues, it will cost
I% of revenues to do monthly billing.
Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if we looked at outsourcing. The Assistant Town Manager noted
that it is cheaper to do this in-house - that's why we bought Munis. He also noted that Malden
does monthly billing and payments are always crossing in the mail.. He indicated that there is no
compelling need to do this unless the Selectmen want this.
The consensus of the Board was not to move forward with monthly billing.
Discussion on Enterprise .System Capital and Rate Setting - The Town Manager noted that the
Selectmen wanted to focus on capital programming to help control or even out rates.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that the MWRA rates are not going up. The operating budget
is flat but rates are going up because water use was low. Last year, we received MTBE money
and that went into the water account but sewer revenues were at a deficit. He also noted that
some capital was rearranged but we can't stop doing capital to save rates for one or two years.
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Town Engineer George Zambouras reminded the Board of the EPA permit for storm water.
Chairman James Bonazoli asked if we get fined if we don't do the improvements. The Town
Engineer indicated that we do but not for streams. The Town Manager noted that if we don't
manage the streams, then it creates problems for the residents. The Town Engineer noted that we
also have to deal with pollutants. Chairman Bonazoli noted that he is okay with maintenance but
he does.not agree with spending millions of dollars on unfunded mandates when we have other
priorities.
Selectman Richard Schubert asked about the debt line for joining the MWRA, and the Assistant
Town Manager indicated that ends in 2020 - we have another 8-9 years.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the numbers in the capital plan look reasonable, and how it is
presented in the rate setting process makes a difference.
The Town Manager noted that we have a major expense coming up for sewer pump stations
work that will need to be done at approximately $4.5 million.
Review Warrant - Subsequent Town Meeting - The Town Manager noted that the Warrant
closes on September 21 st and reviewed the proposed Articles.
The Town Manager noted that Article 7 is debt authorization for the Water Improvement Grant
Loan Program from the MWRA. It is 0% interest and term is up to 10 years. The work on the
Auburn Street Water Tank and the Haverhill Street water line would be eligible.
Article 8 is to authorize the Town to apply for funds for the Reading Public Library Project, and
then provide for funding at a Special Town Meeting. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the
Board needs discussion on this Article before the Warrant closes.
Article 11 is to rescind the junk bylaw. Selectman Stephen Goldy asked if we have to rescind
the bylaw, and the Town Manager noted that if we have a bylaw, we should regulate. It was the
consensus of the Board to remove this Article.
Article 13 is a Charter amendment to eliminate the Land Bank Committee. Bill Brown noted
that changing the wording in the Charter from "shall" to "may" would take care of the problem.
Article 14 is a Charter amendment regarding referendum procedures requiring exact wording.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he would like to look at the draft Article language of this first.
Article 15 is a Home Rule Petition regarding health insurance plan design. Selectman Ben
Tafoya indicated that he is not crazy about this because we have a good relationship with
employees. The Town Manager noted that this is to send* a message to the legislature to allow
communities to design their own plan. It is more of a message than a need in Reading. The
consensus of the Board was that employees would get the wrong message so this Article will be
removed.
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Discussion of "Naming Policy for Public Sites and Facilities - The Town Manager noted that
the School Committee worked on this policy, and he thought that it would be a good base for a
Selectmen's policy.
Selectman Stephen Goldy asked if this is naming for non-revenue purposes, and the Town
Manager indicated that it is. Selectman Goldy noted that lends itself to sponsorships. The Town
Manager indicated that he will draft the policy to include naming, sponsorships and
advertisements, and then bring it back to the Board.
Approve Bingo for Fall Street Faire - No action was taken on this item.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to adiourn the meeting of August 24, 2010 at 10:00
D.M. was annroved. by a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Town of Reading
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Reading, MA 01867-2685
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FAX: (781) 942-9071
Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
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August 18, 2010
Andrew Pearsall
Vital Site Services Inc.
68 Dolar Davis Road
Centerville, MA 02632
Dear Mr. Pearsall:
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TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942-9043
Thanks for your letter dated-8-16-2010 regarding Telecommunications site Proposal. 50 Auburn
Street Water Tank. The Town has determined that this site has the maximum number of
providers that we are willing to permit on the tank. Providers sometimes forget that this is first a
water tank, and secondly a platform for telecommunications.
We would be happy to work with you on identifying other sites within the community that would
serve your needs. If you feel that such discussions would be fruitful, you may contact me at the
above phone number.
Si e~rely,
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Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
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8-16-2010
Town Manager
Town Hall .
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
RE: Wireless: 'T'elecommunications site Proposal
Site Name: 50 Auburn Street Water Tank
Via: Certified USPS
Dear Reading Town Manager,
Andrew Pearsall, consultant
68 Dolar Davis Rd
Centerville, Ma. 02632
(508)-292-8488 phone
andrew@vssinc.net
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My name is Andrew Pearsall; I am a consultant for Verizon Wireless (VzW) and currently researching areas for
a Telecommunications facility within the down town Main Street area in Reading. We are currently evaluating
Town parcels as well as privately owned parcels to fulfill the coverage objective..
The Town owned property located at 50 Auburn Street (Water Tank) lies within the area of consideration for
Verizon Wireless. Subsequently, the Radio Frequency Engineers have preliminarily approved the existing water
tank as a site candidate to fulfill the coverage objective.
Accompanying. this request is a letter from Hudson Design Group LLC'acknowledging that there is space for an
additional carrier at the 50 AuburnStreet water tank. Noting that Hudson Design has completed work on this
water tank in the past I have asked for a confirmation that there is appropriate space for Verizon Wirelesses
antennas and ground equipment.
At your convenience, a request for RFP availability for this property would be considered and analyzed.
Thank you,
Andrew Pearsall
Vital Site Services Inc.
68 Dolar Davis Rd
Centerville Ma. 02632
(508)292-8488 Phone
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Design Groupu c'
August 2, 2010
Town of'Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Verizon Project 2010527089
Project Name: Reading Center - MA
Project Address: 50 Auburn Street, Reading, MA
Re: Telecommunication site feasibility at existing water tank.
To whom it may concern:
Hudson Design Group LLC visually inspected the above site for Verizon Wireless on July
26'x', 2010. In the past,. HDG provided engineering services for telecommunication
carriers at this site 'and is familiar with this particular water tank. After reviewing the.
existing data and photos, the current rail that supports the existing antennas appears to
be fully occupied. However, it will be possible to design an antenna support system just
below the belly of the tank and attaching between the existing. tower legs. This support
system would be independent and not interfere with the existing water tank shell. The
current antenna centerline is approximately 94' (feet). The proposed Verizon antenna
centerline will be approximately 80' (feet - TBD). Existing ground space was also
reviewed and there appears to be sufficient space available to accommodate the
Verizon Wireless equipment shelter. The coax would be installed similar to the existing,
running under ground and up one of the water tank legs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office
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Schena, Paula
From:
Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:54 AM
To:
Reading - Selectmen
Cc:
Schena, Paula
Subject:
FW: Possible Rubbish Contract Extension
1/c Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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From: Frederick Van Magness [mailto:vanmagness@verizon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:55'PM
To: Zager, Jeff
Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Possible Rubbish Contract Extension
Dear Jeff,
Recall I had written to you earlier this year asking you to look at weekly recycling at
contract renewal. I was unable to attend tonight's BOS meeting, but I read the data on-
line in their packet. I must say I am really impressed with your proposed contract-
extension details and selection of JR.M. Going to weekly recycling is HUGE. My extended
family in Reading has bi-weekly issues with volumes•of recycling materials that are always
overflowing on the off weeks and then there are the usual complications when my kids
forget the "sacred" week and either stockpile 4 weeks (ugly mess) or chase the recycling
trucks around town. Needless to say, the fact that maybe we are going to weekly is
tremendous. I have also wondered what would happen if he rubbish folks did not pick up
general rubbish f there was no recycling container aside the rubbish. After all, I could
not think of one instance in today's world when a household could not find anything for
the red bins. That would really put a hit on people to get with the program. Over the
years, it is encouraging to see how many homes are participating, but there are still some
who do not and we need to get them on board.
In addition, all the other included benefits with the 5 year extension are wonderful.
Congratulations to you on a terrific job!! I for one am very grateful for your efforts to
make substantive improvements. I hope the BOS voted 100. in favor and that this new
extension is in effect for Oct. 1.
Sincerely,
Fred Van Magness
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Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., Superintendent
John F. Doherty, Assistant Superintendent
Mary C. DeLai, Director of Finance and Operations
J. Warren Killam School
333 Charles Street • Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-7831 • Fax (781) 942-9186
Catherine A. Giles, Principal
August 23, 2010
Peter L. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Town of Reading
Reading Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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Thank you on behalf of the staff and
prompt response for your assistance in cleaning up the grounds around the school.
Once the parking lot was repaved, the grounds around the building were in need of
immediate attention to clean up weeds to make the grounds look presentable for the
opening day of school.
The joint effort of school and town employees working together collaboratively
is truly appreciated.
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Principal
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Mary DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations
Christopher Caruso, School Committee
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