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Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
August 2, 2010 „i E
Conference Room, Reading Town Hall`
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The meeting convened at 7:05 PM in the Conference Room of Town Hall. 40 A UL) El1 P 5Selectmen Present: Camille Anthony, Steve Goldy 21
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'Arezzo: 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.
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