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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-05 Board of Selectmen PacketTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.read!ng.ma.us Website: www.readingma.gov MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: September 30, 2010 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 RE: Meeting October 5, 2010 I c) We have included in your packet corrected information on the water, sewer and storm water management rates. The rates are correct but the minimum amounts need to be adjusted. 4a) Mary DeLai and/or Joe Huggins will be in to give the Board of Selectmen an update on Performance Contracting under the highlights section of the agenda. 4b) Town Accountant Gail LaPointe will be in for her quarterly meeting with the Board of Selectmen. 4c) Causeway Road Betterment - The material in your packet was sent to the property owners of Causeway Road. On Tuesday, September 28 the Town Engineer and I hosted a meeting for interested property owners. Six of the twelve private properties on Causeway Road were represented. The discussion was excellent. The consensus of those present was that they want the street accepted and improved. Their concern was for the cost. We explained the cost estimates are maximum and are guaranteed not to exceed. Several areas that we looked at reducing costs were the pole relocation (having the Light Department relocate them); reducing Police details (this is a cul-de-sac, but the work does tie into Lowell Street); and perhaps eliminating granite curbing. We have asked for feedback from the residents including any comments. We will have those for the Board on Tuesday night. 4d)- The proposed A-Frame Sign Regulations are consistent with the prior discussion with the Board of Selectmen. They have been circulated to the Business B businesses and to the Chamber of Commerce. We did not receive a lot of feedback but we have considered all of the feedback in the proposed regulations. 5 4e) Hearing on Amendments to Recycling and Rubbish Rules and Regulations. The bold and cross out version in your packet is consistent with the presentation and discussion that we had when the Board agreed to move forward with the new program. The new program begins on October 4, 2010. 4f) - The Liquor License fees need to be updated for the upcoming calendar year. The Board has typically set the rates for a three year period perceptively and that is what we have suggested. Attached to the hearing notice is a summary of liquor license fees in other communities that are somewhat comparable to Reading. We have shown the current Reading fees for 2001 in shade and indicated how they ranked compared to the other communities. We've also shown below the shaded area proposed fees and how they would rank with other communities if the other communities do not change their fees during that period. 'We have tried to determine how to set fees on the cost for services basis, but there does not seem to be any reasonable way to do that. 4g) Dave Michaud from the Adhoc Municipal Building Committee will be in to give the Board of Selectmen an interim report. The material in your packet is not the full report but is background information for the Board. 4h) I will have for the Board the update on status of goals for 2010 at your meeting on Tuesday 4i) The material in your packet includes a print out of the third quarter customer service survey results. The number of surveys returned is less than we had last quarter, but still a very respectful number. The customer service ratings (questions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) indicates an outstanding job by our employees in providing excellent customer service. 4k) Included in your packet is a draft letter to the Board's legislative delegation, as well as a copy of the resolution that was previously approved by the Board on this matter. This is a follow up to discussion that we had regarding litter in public parks. 41) Church Snow Plowing Agreements - I sent the agreement to all the churches through the Clergy Association. If we have any of the agreements ready to sign I will have those at the Selectmen's Meeting on Tuesday. PIH/ps 6 Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: LeLacheur, Bob Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 5:31 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Kinsella, Jane; Heffernan, Nancy; LaPointe, Gail; O'Halloran, Michael; Schena, Paula; Zager, Jeff Subject: BOS motions on water/sewer/storm water Pete - in reviewing BOS minutes from April 27, 2010 we have some errors in the motions the Selectmen voted to establish enterprise fund bills. We will need them to revote at their next meeting as follows: Move that the Board of Selectmen set the FY.2011 Water Rate at $8.03 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of 16.06 (replaces $24.09) effective with the September 10, 2010 billing. Move that the Board of Selectmen set the FY 2011 Sewer Rate at. $8.44 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of 16.88 (replaces $23.32) effective with the September 10, 2010 billing. Move that the Board of Selectmen set the FY 2011 Storm Water Rate at $40 per unit (3 210 square feet) (replaces 2,552 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the September 10, 2010 billing. There has been no adverse impact of this clerical error on ratepayers. Thanks, Bob Bob LeLacheur Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 (P) 781-942-6636 (F) 781-942-9037 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 web www.readingma.gov email finance(cr~ci.readin%ma.us 9/30/2010 7 ' ( C LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will.hold the follow- ing public hearings on Tuesday, October 5', 2010 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell. Street, Reading, Massachusetts: Causeway Road Betterment 8:00 p.m. r A-Frame Sign Regulations 8:45 p.m. Amendment to Recycling and Rubbish Rules and Regulations 9:00 p.m. Liquor License Fees - 2011- 2013 9:30 p.m. Copies of relevant docu- ments regarding these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office,. 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, M-W-Thurs and Tues 7:30'a-m-7:00 pm-and these documents are attached. to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to.6:00 p.m. on October 5, 2010 to t o w n m. a n a g- er@ci.reading.ma.us By order of Peter I. 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SCHOOL SHERYL S JONES JOYCE M BOYAN 101 WILLOW ST 65 CAUSEWAY ROAD 61 CAUSEWAY RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 WILKINS WILLIAM J CULLERS HARRY R CHAPMAN STEPHEN A WILKINS LINDA J MARCIA W CULLERS CHAPMAN CAROL A 53 CAUSEWAY RD 74 CAUSEWAY RD 66 CAUSEWAY ROAD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 WALLACE ROBERT I JULIE M WALLACE 60 CAUSEWAY ROAD READING, MA 01867 #igtlOCl:eS faeile filer ; Repliez a la hachure An de ; wwvv avery com Sens cle Utilisez le aabarit AVEiiY® 51600 1 rhnMamovit r6v6ler le rebord Pop-UpTm j 1-800-GO-AVERY 1 i 9p i 'p ujj ` ; . . ~k1 f: \ 'ice . V 10 1 I r, TOW11,01 Reading Public Works Departm nt 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 Fax: (781) 942-5441 ENGINEERING DIVISION Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us (7$1)942-9082 September 9; 2010 Re: Causeway Road BettermentALayout Dear Resident' Enclosed please find the notice Selectman's Public Hearing for Causeway Road Betterments and Layout. We expect to have to estimated cost of the betterments completed next week and will mail them out as soon as completed. We will schedule a neighborhood meeting the week prior. to the hearing to discuss and hopefully resolve any concerns you may have regarding the betterments. If you have any questions please call-or email me at gzambouras@ci.readfng.ma.us. George J. Zambouras; P:E. Town Engineer C\DocumentsandSet op\gmmbouras\MyDocuments\LegalDocomentAcaosewaymemo 090910.doc 11 Causeway Road Middlesex, ss. Town of Reading LAYING OUT/RELOCATION/ALTERATION/OF A TOWN WAY. ORDER OF NOTICE The Selectmen of Reading hereby give notice of their intention to/lay out/relocate/alter/a way from the end of the public right of way known as Causeway Road (approximately 460 linear feet from the centerline of Lowell Street) thence running in a southeasterly direction approximately 950 linear feet to its end, substantially in the location of a private way known as Causeway Road, under the provisions of law relating to the assessment of betterments, and that they will meet on: Tuesday the 5t' day of October 2010, at *8:00 PM in the Selectmen's Meeting Room in Town Hall at 16 Lowell Street, Reading, M.A. on the proposed location to view the same and/to hear all persons interested. f oard of Selectmen of Reading, this 7s' day of September 2010 ferk er o ATRUE COPY, A't'rEST. LAURA A. GEMME TOWN CL0. rb y 12 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading; MA► 01867-2683 Fax: (781) 942=5441 Website: www.ei.reading.ma.us PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077 September 23, 2010 Dear Resident: At the request of the residents of Causeway Road, this office has calculated the cost of improving Causeway Road in order for it to be accepted as a public way. The cost of the required improvements consists of drainage; curbing; repaving existing sidewalks; a 24 foot wide paved surface, and other costs as indicated on the attached pages. In accordance with the Town's By-Laws the total costs of improvements .are assessed to the abutting residents based on frontage. The attached pages indicate the cost to each individual homeowner. In order for this process to continue for the Fall Town. Meeting, the Selectmen are requesting your feedback. Please see the attached questionnaire which asks whether or riot you are in favor of accepting your roadway as a public way. Please fill out the questionnaire and return it to the Engineering Office as soon as possible. The Town will hold an informal meeting; regarding these betterments, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on September 28, 2010. If you have any questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at (781) 942-9082. oSincer P.E. u G~° 13 T) c c .co m Q. N O Z N m Cf) w Q Q 0 0 N . 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Excavate/Gravet/Pave mttUoverfay ITEM Total Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Sum of all extended prices Lowell St to end of state and End of state yard to hydrant @ #60 Causeway Rd ' #60 Causeway Rd to end Construction Signage Excavation 16.00 80.00 SF CY $ 20.00 $ 25.00 $320.00 $2,000.00 16 320.00 80 2,000.00 Tree Removal 2.00 Each $ 1,500.00 $3,000.00 2 3,000.00 Remove Basketball Hoop 1.00 Each $ 200.00 $200.00 1 200.00 Remove and Reset Mailboxes 2.00 Each $ 125.00 $250.00 2 250.00 Relocate Hydrant 1.00 Each $ 600.OD $800.00 1 800.00 Relocate Utility Pole (RMLD) 3.00 Each $ 11000.00 $30,000.00 3 30,000.00 Remove and Dispose Bushes Rebuld existing sandstorielbrick walkway 1.00 1.00 LS LS $ 100.00 $ 1,200.00 $100.00 $1,200.00 1 1 100.00 1,200.00 Pavement Excavation Cutout/Patch (includes bit. conc.) 130.00 260.00 CY Sy 35100 $ 165.00 - $4,550.00 $42,900.00 106 17,490.00 130 4,550.00 154 25,410.00 GraniteCurb - Straight 1442:00 LF $ 32.00 $46,144.00 786 25,152.00 656 20,992.00 Granite Curb -Throat Stones Granite Curb - Curb Returns 6.00 32.00 Each Each $ 235.00 $ 235.00 $1,410.00 $7,520.00 2 14 470.00 3,290.00 4 18 940.00 4,230.00 Gravel Borrow 80.00 CY $ 30.00 $2.400.00 80 2,400.00 Fine Grading and Compacting 1301.00 SY $ 1.50 $1,951.5 0 1301 1,951.50 Sidewalk cutoutfpatch 47.00 BY $ 180.00 $8,460.00 47 8,460.00 sidewalk overlay (1:5") 474.00 SY $ 18.00 $8,532.00 - 474 8,532.00 Adjust Drainage and Utility Structures Rebuild Drainage and Utility Structures 4.00 4.00 EA VF $ 165.00 $ 165.00 $660.00 $660.00 4 4 660.00 660.00 Relocate Catch Basin 1.00 LS $ 11500-00 $1,500.00 1 1,500.00 Adjust Water Gates 3.00 EA $ 125.00 $375.00 1 125.00 2 250.00 Water gate casting (In place, to grade) 1.00 EA $ 150.00 $150.00 1 150.00 Stone bound casting (in place, to grade) Bit Conc. Binder & Top Handwork 1.00 50.00 EA ON $ 85.00 $ 135.00 $85.00 $6,750.00 1 10 85.00 1,350.00 30 4,050.00 10 1,350.00 Bituminous Concrete Base Course (3") 236.00 TO $ 75,00 $17,700.00 236 17.700.00 Bituminous Concrete Leveler Course (1") $pray.Tack.Coat 153.00 199.00 TON GAL $ 75.00 $ 3.00 $11,475.00 $597.00 60 54 4.600.00 162.00 65 195.00 93 80 6,975.00 240.00 Bituminous Concrete Top Course (2") Hot Rubberized Seater 432.00 1,397.00 TON ' LF $ 75.00 $ 1.0D $32,400.00 $1,397.00 120 485 9,000.00 485.00 143 488 10,725.00 488.00 169 424 12,675.00 424.00 Cold Plane 2,601.00 SY $ 2.85 $7,412.85 1064 3,032.40 1537 4,380.45 Drain Construction 1 LS $55,000.00 $55,000.00 1 55,000.00 Crack •Sealing 412.00 Gal $ 8.50 $3,502.00 200 1,700.00 212 1,802.00 Loam and Seed 1,400.00 SY $ 5.51) $7,700.00 110 605.00 710 3,905.00 580 . 3,190.00 Traffic Markings I- LS $150.00 $150.00 1 150.00 Misc supplies... stakes, paint, foamboard, etc 1 LS $ 75.00 $75.00 1 75.00 Traffic Control 1 LS $ 13,443.77 $13,443.77 1 3,922.94 1 8,524.83 1 996.00 Revised Through September 22, 2010 yacc,I IU. 14 ~p 4J1-10L.J4 S1 I`J,UL.1.4d 4' 1 UU,5'Jt1.4b $ 32,277.01 $ 4,315.23 $ 17,902.13 $ 10,059.65 $355,047.13 $ 47,467.57 $196,923.46 $110,656.10 TOTAL COST PRIVATE SECTION = $ 307,579.56 Say $308,000.00 As in the case with every street acceptance, the Board of Selectmen wishes to know whether or not each abutter favors the acceptance of the Areef as a Public Way. Therefore, will you please fill in the following: NAME: ADDRESS: Check one of the following: IN FAVOR: OPPOSED:- NON-COMMITTAL: COMMENTS: Please return this form to the Reading Town Hall, Department of Public Works, by 4:30 PM on Monday, October 4, 2010. Completed forms can hand delivered to the Engineering office in the Town Hall or can be left in the white mail box at the exit to the Town Hall Parking Lot. If left in the white mail box, please address the envelope to the DPW, Engineering Division. If you prefer and have access to a computer, you may e-mail your response back to the Town at GZambouras(7a,ci.reading mom. Include in your email the information requested above. Thank you for your participation in the street acceptance process. 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JD FT 3l9lF SEPIENBJ] E2, 2Cf0 1,mRHT C ACCIR PWI His 6EE11 M ACWfmANM CE PREP/]tm IX ii1N IRE RUES D44D.Fzvw D7V117m Ri5 PtAR 6 BA5E0 (w AN w.41f1V,E]R SURVEY PERtpNta PNU'PENLATIUIS 6 l1E REtx51D6 a REEOa. - GRAPHIC SCALE 1. ZISM APZCCRW =V. - AUglST ZRIU t1A PW6 a RENm UR FEE AT t1E - - O=w .l lAYH,[R.1F P.E: 7DVN Q.GAE R ia0w£SE[ StMR REGGwY a OEIDS. PRUR59OU.E tARD SURtEI'011 DATa PAY'S>itAlL .S)Rt EYliR A.TSQ7A7!? - I ) !ac ao#a Si ' tEH7EF 7exm.r, xa an$ As in the case with every street acceptance, the Board of Selectmen wishes to know whether or- not each abutter favors the acceptance of the street as a Public Way. Therefore, will you please fill in the, following: NAME: P Y60 o ADDRESS: Check one of the following: IN FAVOR: OPPOSED: NON-COMMITTAL;: _ COMMENTS: Please return this form to the Reading Town Hall, Department of Public Works, by 4:30 PM on Monday,' October 4, 2010. Completed forms can hand delivered to the Engineering office in the Town Hall or can be left in the white mail box at the exit to the Town Hall Parking Lot. If left in the white mail box, please address the envelope to the DPW, Engineering Division. Lf you prefer and have access to a computer, you may e-mail your response back'to.the Town at GZambouras@ci.reading.ma.us. Include- in your email the information requested above. Thank you for your participation in the street acceptance process. qC_'61 18 As in the case with every street acceptance, the Board of Selectmen wishes to know whether or not each abutter favors the acceptance of the street as a Public .Way. Therefore, will you please fill in the following: NAME:' Lya'~~/ ADDRESS: S 2: 6itJ6) Check one of the foll g: IN FAVOR: OPPOSED: • NON-COMMITTAL: COMNMNTS: 45 L Please return this form to the Reading Town Hall, Department of Public Works, by 4:30 PM on Monday, October 4, 2010. Completed forms can hand delivered to the Engineering office in the Town, Hall or can be left in the white mail box at the exit to the Town Hall Parking Lot. If left in the white mail box, please address the envelope to the DPW, Engineering Division. If you prefer and have access to a. computer, you may e-mail your response back to the Town at GZambouras~7a ci.reading.ma.us. Include in your email the information requested above. Thank you for your participation in the street acceptance process. 19 'Now H3 M®1 ' 3W(! r . 3lva : SM86m onena 30 ld3(7 As in the case with every street acceptance, the Board of S e ow whether or not each abutter favors the acceptance of the street as a Public Way. Therefore, will you please fill in the following: NAIVC~:~ cs S g' 1~ `mil E ►l7 L1 t~ \ ©~,I c~ / G~ ADDRESS: C_ -2,: ,.-YA cG~) ~iy _r ~ Check one of the following: IN FAVOR: OPPOSED: NON-COMMITTAL: COMMENTS: Please return this form to the Reading Town Hall, Department of Public Works, by 4:30 PM on Monday, October 4, 2010. Completed forms I can hand delivered to the Engineering office in the Town Hall or can be left in the white mail box at the exit to the Town Hall Parking Lot. If left in the white mail box., please address the envelope to the DPW, Engineering Division. If you prefer and have access to a computer, you may e-mkil your response back to the Town at GZambouras9ci.readin,, ma.us. Include in dour email the information requested above. Thank you for your participatibn in the street acceptance process. 20 Joseph Curto 81 Causeway Road Reading, MA 01867-1515 1-781-944-2921 September 25, 2010 a Town of Reading Board of Selectmen 16 Lowell Street CO Reading, MA01867-1515 i~ Re: Causeway Road Extension No Dear Board Members; Enclosed please find the form asking.if we favor the proposed "betterments" to Causeway Road. We are firmly against the proposed work, my contention is that Causeway Road and Causeway Road Extension are the responsibility of the town they are not private ways, The enclosed plan titled, "Plan and Profile of Causeway Road dated April 1941 Clearly shows land takings and all required signatures of approval in order to build the road as an Public Way. The "Street Acceptance Plan for Causeway Road is incorrect and misleading. (copy enclosed). Also enclosed please find a copy of the quitclaim to us from Lantern Corporation, it refers to Causeway Road Extension as the name of -the way our property abuts, it also clearly shows that we do not own any part of the way. I am enclosing a copy of the building. permit issued to Lantern Corporation by the town and an occupancy permit issued by the town, both of them are addressed to Causeway Road Extension, also enclosed is a copy of our deed it shows our land boundaries and refers to Causeway Road Extension as the name of the way we abut. Causeway Road and Causeway Road Extension are not "Private Ways" they are the responsibility of the town. Seph el Enc: (6) Curto L4 21 the Board of Selectmen wishes to know As in the case with every street acceptance, whether or not each abutter favors the acceptance of the street as a Public Way. Therefore, will you please fill in the following: NAME:Jc 'S ' ~1©F )l~ V l? \ FJ _ ~z ADDRESS: Check one of the following: IN FAVOR: OPPOSED: NON-COMMITTAL: COMMENTS: Please return this form to the Reading Town Hall, Department of Public Works, by 4:30 PM on Monday, October 14, 2010. Completed forms ! can hand delivered to the Engineering office in the Town Hall or can be left in the ei mail address x at t eexit to the to he Town Hall Parking Lot. If left in the white mail box, p DPW, Engineering Division; the If you prefer and have access to a computer, you may e.-mail o ~sponse back to on the Town at a. us. Include your requested above. Thank you for your participation in the street acceptance process. Lt ck~ 22 T~-MUERN COEPOkKCION , a corporation duly established under the laws of the Commonwealth of t'Iassacbusetts and hating its usual place of business at Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, for consideration paid, grants to JOAN M. CURTO, ~cl~id~~ r ~ ,ty4pL)UU wife of Joseph P. Curto, in her o-,A right, of Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with guffrlaiut actmurnanto the-land-ire A certain parcel of land, together with the buildings thereon, situated in Reading, Mi.d 'lesex County' shown as Lot 5 on a plan entitled [~escrfptfan-2rni-enrnmBrt►ceS; lf'~iiy] "Flag of Causeway Road Ext. Reading, Mass." dated.. April 1959 by James T. Putnam and Frederick R. Bean, recorded with Middlesex South Registry of Deeds at the end of Book 9588, bounded and described as follows: NORTHEASTERLY: by the curving line of a circle at the end of an unnamed way on said plan, One Hundred Twelve and Eighty-one Hundredths (112.81) feet; NORTHEASTERLY: again, by Lot 6, Ninety-eight and Sixty-four Hundredths.(98.64) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY: by land of Harvey Kelch et al, One Hundred Three and Four Hundredths (103.04) feet; SOUTHGPESTERLY: by land of Harvey I{welch et al, Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet; NORTHZiSTERLY: by Lot 4, One Hundred Thirteen and Thirty-five Hundredths (113.35) feet. Containing 22,400 square feet of land according to said plan. Subject to an easement for a possible future street as shown on said plan and to a drain easement as shown on said plan. Being a portion of the premises conveyed to the.grantor herein by deed of Harold Fisher et ux darted February 26, 1960, recorded with said Deeds, Book 9553, Page 96 I$t m urao Pxo'4mof, the said LANTE-Rdi CORPORATION has caused its corporate sent to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed, acknowledged and delivered in its name and behalf by George H. Matheson, Jr. its Pres. & Treas. hereto duly authorized, this fourth day of October in the year one thousand nine hundred and s ix ty. Signed and sealed in presence of ttrt L ~ S 1L p, l 6 ' U.S- R6VeU, Ue Sta3nPs in the Total 23 POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACr F~; 61 IF -NG `W R P { T DEPARTMEN'T' OBE ~Chon -oz..., I d i ng s I nspe R,u j INCOR4 OFFICE OF TIME INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS ` . ' l0 848 19 . Municipal Building,. Reading This may certify that . has alter - building„ on _ permission to erect a { to be gccupied as ' provided that the person accepting this permit shall in every respect. conform to the terms of the application therefor on file m this office, and to the provisions of thetattites .and By-Laws, relating to the Inspection, Location, Alteration, and- Construction of Buildings in the Town'. of-Reading. Board of Health Requirements . . INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS I Fire Stopp s - . ing and Construction WiriTlg. Occupancy Inspection (OCCUPANCY PERMIT." MUST BE SECURED BEFORE OCCUPYING) ~ Plumbing Bnildira B I.aw. Section 51. `whoever violates any of the preceding~}i ovis -6-f;this By Law-sha11 be punished g y~ by a fine not exceeding Nino fox eacQ off 25 fix9688 Pa 45 -0 Fo g6XSTnERA.T 69 AID, G WTt unto THE I3ROOKLIA S V 31\?CS K a corporatZOn organized and existing jun er the laws of the 'Co iamonwealt h of Mists sacl"i sett {hereafter with rts successors, and assigns referred to as IVtartgagee) ; - 3'J'I3 MORTGAGE rioYENANTS to secure the payment::of ~l FT~Z~ `f IIOtfS~ ih1~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Dollars ($15 , 700 0'0 with interest from date, at the rate of have and f per centum (5 per annum on the unpaid balance until pazd, as ppr~ovi€1ed in a note, of even date , heewith, said. principal, 'and ' interest being payable at the ofnce of The. Brookili.e Savings 'Bau&,, 1~0 Washington Street in Brooklin.e;, N•assaehuse:tts.j , or at such. other. place as the holder may designate, in writing, in monthly u~stallmeuts of: Z b e~ ,-one : a-Lid 69X100 ollars ($91 ~g commeircrng oiz the first day of 1 ec ember 19 60, and on the first day, of each anontl . thereafter untxi the :pruzgpal and interest are fully paid, 'except that the final,payinent of principal aucl interest, if not sooner paid, shall, be due and payable on the first day, of Novembbr 19 U and also ta,secure the pprfor~nance of all covenants and agreements herein contained, a"eer'tari parcel of lan4,wrth all the buildin dings and structures now or hereafter standing or placed thereonsituati~d in Reada ~ g , in the Coiinty of Kidd], ewe~ . and Commonwealth of, lV iissachusetts, bounded and `described as -follows: A certain parcel of land, together with the,: buildings tizereali, si.tu.ated in reading, lxdd? ese ijoxztry, s1~Qtm as Lot 5 on a plan entitled rglai ofausev'aay Pticia11 m d~t . t3earsg, '1~iass J' dated ?r1 19,59 b .3ames T;. i?utnam and F der ck Pia B an, `recorded with Middlesex South Pzeg3stry of Deed s at 'th'e end o laaok ` 588 , boun ded and deser'ibed as i cl LotJs I CI=2'pi ~ b the curving l n.e o'f a ck ere ;-at tt%e eri.d bl an urr zamed wAy on i said plan- One Hundred Twelve and Eigh. ty-on ; I u dreatrhs { 112. 3~ i ee . . NE7FTE t ST I€T: aga'7. by Lot 6 , Nit-iii -eight - and Six t)7,foul Ihihdr.edtii '(95:64 feet SOUTI TERLY: by, land of .Harney K6lch et al, Oiae 111~aadc d -Thee; and Four H,undrbdths (103:04) feet; i. SOUTMIJESTE,RLY by land of~ Harvey K Ithr'et a1, 'Tao Hundred Fifty: X250) 'feet f NoRTH STEkIlY.. by bot „ 4 nib Hui 1 red Thirteen, and, Tha rty-F i v~ Hl,i drecths :(113'",55)``:feetr. Con ain~ g X2:,40.0 °squ,are .feet of. land accord~.ng ; to said glare . S~ubj (~cu to an easemen.t.fca-.a posZil~.Ie- ~-tzt:~re street.. as shc~,rn can, said play.. ,and ` td:' a drab iieasemet as silo rent c~ i tr LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will.hold the follow- ing public hearings on Tuesday, October 5', 2010 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, . Reading, Massachusetts: Causeway Road Betterment 8:00 p.m. A-Brame Sign Regulations 8A p.m. Amendment to Recycling and Rubbish Rules and Regulations 9:00 p.m. Liquor License Fees - 2011- 2013 9:30 p.m. Copies of relevant docu- ments regarding these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, M-W-Thurs and Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm-and these documents are attached. to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 P.m. on October 5, 2010 to t o w n M. a n a g- er@ci.reading.ma.us . . By order of Peter. I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 9/28 4 27 DRAFT Section 3.11 - Permit/License for Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board Suns 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 amended 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. A license and annual permit from the Board- of Selectmen is required rp for to the placement of any Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board sign. 2. Permits are valid for one calendar year (January 1 = December 3 l5t) or remainder thereof, and must be renewed annually. The license to utilize the public way will continue as long as a permit is issued and renewed for consecutive years. 3. Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board signs are permitted in the Business-B zoning district only. 4. The Board of Selectmen will generally issue licenses. and permits only for retail business uses and consumer services, excluding banks, reactors, attorneys, medical practitioners, and other similar business uses for which a portable/sandwich board sign is not usual and customary.. Size and Location: 5. The maximum height of a Sign shall be 4 feet; 6. The maximum sign area shall not exceed 6 square feet per side, with no more than 2 sides;. 7. Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board signs: • May be on public or private property; • Shall be located within 1.5 feet of the business entrance (unless granted a visibility hardship); • Must be located so as to leave -a minimum of 4 feet (48 inches)' of an unobstructed walls-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. I . 9/13/2010 a-frame sign policy 8-31-10 (2).C:\Documents and Settings\pschena\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK25\a-frame sign 3/ policy 8-31-10 (2).doc ~ tttiii^^^"' 28 • 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 shelter, sign post„ 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. 7. Visibilily Hardship'- Businesses may apply for a hardship for placement of signs on the major access roads due to their location in an alleyway or other area that restricts visibility of the business from major 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. Political statements or messages are prohibited. 15. Applicant shall indemnify the Town of Reading or its agents from damage to signs resulting; from plowing or other public works maintenance. 16. Applicants must be current on all taxes or fees owed to the Town prior to the application for a permit. Application 17. The application fee for a license and permit 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. 18. Each application will be considered on a case by case basis. 19. Two copies of the, completed application form and all the required attachments and supporting material shall be submitted. 20. The application shall include: • business name and address; • business owner contact information with email address and telephone number; • ownership status of the business as a property owner or tenant, demonstrated by proof of ownership or lease; if a tenant, written permission from the property owner is also required. • 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. • tie of sign message. There is nothing to preclude the business owner from changing the specific message during the year, and if the business owner's intent is to change the message frequently - i.e. restaurant's special of the day - then they should specify that in their application. 2 9/13/2010 a-frame sign policy 8-31-10 (2) CADocuments and Settings\pschena\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\0LK25\a-frame sign policy 8-31-10 (2).doc 29 ® 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. ® materials and colors of the sign shall be described in the application and on the drawings. 21. The sign shall not be installed until the owner has received the sign permit and license authorization from the Board of Selectmen. 22. Signs placed in violation of this,policy may be removed immediately by the Town at the sign owner's expense. 23. The permit fee for a Portable A-frame / Sandwich Board Sign installed without a sign permit will be double the regular sign permit fee Permit Renewal 24. For renewals of permits and licenses, a simple submittal of the completed application without attachments will be sufficient if none of the parameters of the initial license and permit have changed. 25. The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to renew or not renew the license and permit in its sole discretion. 26. The Board of Selectmen may delegate the process of renewal of licenses and permits. Administrative Requirements 27. The approval of a permit and license or the renewal of apermit and license shall be subject to the execution of a License Agreement and submission of proof of Liability Insurance naming the Town of Reading as an additional insured. Approved --/--/10 3 - 9/13/2010 a-frame sign policy 8-31-10 (2) CADocuments and Settings\pschena\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK25\a-frame sign policy 8-31-10 (2).doc 30 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town'of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will.hold the follow- ing public hearings on Tuesday, October 5' 2010 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: Causeway Road Betterment 8:00 p.m. A-Frame Sign Regulations 8:45 p.m. ndment to Recycling (2Reguu:11aations nd ubbish Rules and 9:00 p.m. Liquor License Fees - 2011- 2013 9:30 p.m. Copies of relevant docu- ments regarding these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, M-W-Thurs and Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm• and these documents are attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to .6:00 p.m. on October 5, 2010 to t o w n m. a n a g- er@ci.reading.ma.us By order of Peter I. Hechenbleikner I Y 9/28 Town Manager ~y 31 Section 4 .6 - Solid Waste Recycling, Collection and Disposal Rules and ReLfulations (Bold indicates new language; Gress W indicates language to be deleted) The Town of Reading manages a comprehensive program for recycling, rubbish collection, and disposal of residential solid waste consistent with State and Federal law and regulations. The recycling, collection and disposal pursuant to these regulations is only from single-family detached residences, two and three-family attached residences, and condominium complexes in the Town. No recycling, rubbish collection, or disposal will be made from stores, businesses, rooming or boarding houses, apartment houses of more than 3 residences, manufacturing plants, professional buildings or other commercial enterprises. The Town's solid waste and recycling program includes: • recyclable materials household rubbish e yard waste . scrap metals • paper shredding • bulk waste v appliances • hazardous waste • electronics 4.6.1- Definitions Appliances include refrigerators, stoves, washers, air conditioners, dryers, freezers, dishwashers,. trash compactors, or other similar appliances.. Bulk waste items are defined as any item that is not considered as household rubbish, is not hazardous waster, and is not recyclable. Bulk waste items are of such size or weight (over 80 pounds) that one person cannot readily handle it and/or that falls into the following categories which may be picked up as indicated below. 1. Auto parts such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims, small pieces of body metal, etc. 2. Furniture such as couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs, swing sets (dismantled with concrete footings removed), bicycles and other similar items arEtibulk items, Construction debris is defined as asphalt, brick; concrete, metal,. earth, stones, tree trunks, wood over 3 feet in length and greater that 60 lb in weight, and like materials as may from time to time be defined by the Director of Public Works DID Electronics are defined as televisions (including LCD Televisions, and plasma televisions), computer monitors (CRT's), microwave ovens, and other like items as.may from time to time be defined by the Director of Public Works DP-aAF Hazardous waste is defined as gasoline, motor oil, explosives, compressed gases, explosive chemicals, corrosive chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights (CFL's), tires, automotive and household batteries, and other hazardous materials as defined by the DEP and EPA and other materials that the Director of Public Works may from time to time deem hazardous. Household rubbish is defined as household refuse, cold ashes, ceramics, light bulbs, plate glass, wood in bundles less than 3 feet in length and weighing not more than 60 lb., and garbage, except as defined elsewhere in these regulations Recyclable materials are defined as: 1. All glass containers, unbroken and excluding ceramics, light bulbs, and plate glass. All glass containers must be rinsed. 2. Aluminum cans, rinsed. 3. Steel or tin cans, rinsed. 4. Newspapers, magazines, paperboard, catalogs, telephone books and 3~ class ("junk") mail, bagged in a Kraft paper bag or tied in bundles 5. Plastics, plastic food containers, rinsed, and marked with Code 1 thru Code 7 6. Corrugated cardboard, flattened or tied - no larger than 3' by 3' 4' X, 4' • Page 1 32 7. Paperboard (cereal boxes etc.) - remove plastic liners 8. Other materials as defined from time to time by the Director of Public Works DPI. Yard Waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, Christmas trees wreaths and similar holiday decorations, and other yard waste as defined by the Director of public Works BPIF. 4.6.2- Collecdoh Schedule Recyclable, household rubbish and bulk waste Items that are eligible for curbside collection will be collected. in accordance with the chart attached, and in accordance with a schedule to be published and posted electronically. 1. Items will be collected when set at the edge of the traveled way in approved containers by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days. Rubbish Collection personnel are prohibited from entering onto or trespassing on any private property during their collection. If recyclable items, household rubbish, and bulk waste items are is not placed on the edge of the traveled way by 6:30 A.M. on regular collection days, and the mbbish. collector has already driven by the residence, the recyclable items, household rubbish, and bulk waste items will not be picked up that week and the resident will be responsible for removing the recyclable items, household rubbish, and bulk waste items from the edge of the roadway no later than the end of that day. 2. If there is no recycling at curbside weekly, then rubbish will not be collected that week. 3. No collection will be made on days that the following legal holidays are celebrated: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Collections will be one day late during the balance of the week in which the holiday falls. If a holiday falls on a weekday, the fifth day of collection will be Saturday. (As an example, if a holiday falls on Monday, Monday's collection will be made on Tuesday, Tuesday's on. Wednesday, etc.) 4.6.3- Approved Rubbish Containers Household rubbish must be placed in an approved container. Approved containers are: • "wet strength" 2-ply 50-pound Kraft paper sacks of 30 gallon capacity; • 1.5-mil thickness plastic bags of 30-gallon capacity; or • 30 gallon or 45-gallon capacity non-metal barrels with handles. Residents using barrels are cautioned that subzero temperatures and icing will result in the barrel having to be banged on the steel hopper of the truck, which may damage the barrels. Other types of barrels or other unapproved containers will be treated as a bulk item and disposed of as such. The Town discourages the use of cardboard barrels or cardboard boxes since once they become wet they lose much of their strength. The Town of Reading-and the contractor will not be responsible for any damage to the cardboard barrels. If any rubbish or recycling container falls apart during collection, any rubbish left will not be picked up by the contractor, and the resident will be responsible for cleaning up all the rubbish. lgalimited Not more than (4) 30 gallon rubbish bags or barrels, not more than (3) 45 gallon rubbish bags or barrels approved rubbish nentainers will be picked up each week. Any container that because of size, shape, weight (over 80 pounds), or condition of the container cannot be handled by one person will not be collected and will be left curbside. It will be the owner's responsibility to remove the container from the edge of the roadway no later than the end of the day of the regular pickup when containers are left curbside for the above reasons. 4.6.4 -Approved Recycling Containers At no cost to the homeowner, the Town will supply each household subject to these regulations with 2 plastic bins for recyclable materials, Additional bins may be available upon request to the DPW. Additionally the Town will supply upon request a sticker or stickers to be placed on 45 gallon or smaller capacity non-metal barrels with handles. These containers may then be used for either paper recycling, or commingled non paper recyclables. Recycling and Rubbish Rul es and Regulations 10-5-10 • Page 2 33 y,3, Lk 4.6.5 - Appliances Homeowners may 'arrange directly with the Town's recycling and rubbish contractor for curbside collection of used appliances. Contact information for the contractor will be supplied to residents by the Town. Collection will be on a weekly schedule, with deadlines for notice of collection determined by the contractor and approved by the Director of Public Works. The cost will be $20 per appliance. AppliaRGes will be PiGked up by the T-GWR provided twG (2) StiGkers, available from the Depallment ef P , are affixed to every suGh item to be GefleGted. When the stiGke0s a PiGked up at the DP-VV GffiGe, the resideRt vVill he informed of the sGheduled date fOF PiGk up. items must be plaGed a GUFbside with the 2 StiGkeFS RE) lateF thaR &30 arn en the desigRated date Of PiGk up. 4erns that de not have 2 $10.00) stidkRwr, attaphed Will Ret be PiGked up, aRd it will be the GWRe~s FeSPORsibility to Femove the appliaRGe from the edge e eRtant the DON to ~rraRg date Of PiGk up. 4.6.6 - Bulk Waste Collection At. no cost to the homeowner, one item of bulk waste must may be placed for collection weekly at curbside on the same day and in the same location as scheduled recycling and rubbish collection, in accordance the following regulations: Approved bulk waste wil~Iber-pi-n-ked up pFwided a StiG er available fi:em the DepaFtrneRt Gf PubliG WeFks at a.G o not of $1.0.00 is affixed to eVeFY SUGh item te be G9'!eGted as --heduled. items that de not have a StiGker, and 4tems-that meet the defiRitiGR of bulk waste, Will Rc)t be PiGked up, aRd it will be the ewne~s responsibility to remcwe the bulk waste 1. Auto parts such as generators, starters, air cleaners, auto seats, wheel rims, small pieces of body metal, etc. These items will be picked up in accordance with Section 4.6.5 of these regulations except that if in the opinion of the Department of Public Works the quantity of these parts at any one household is unusually great, they will not be collected. 2. Furniture such as couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs, swing sets (dismantled with concrete footings removed), bicycles and other similar items are bulk items, below. whiGh may be PiGked up as indiGated 3. Auto parts such as engine blocks or large pieces of body metal, will not be collected. 4. For appliances including refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, trash compactors, dryers and freezers, see section 4.6.5 of these regulations. 5. Construction and Demolition material such as asphalt, brick, concrete, metal, earth, stones, and tree trunks, will not be collected. Wood longer than three (3) feet in length and heavier than 60 pounds will not be collected. Wood under 3 feet in length must be bundled and tied in bundles less than 601b in order to be collected as part of regular weekly household recycling and rubbish collection. 6. Tires and batteries will not be collected, and may be taken to the twice yearly household hazardous waste collection. 7. Scrap metals will be separately collected curbside once per year on a schedule determined by the Town. 4.6.7 - Electronics Homeowners may arrange directly with the Town's recycling and rubbish contractor for curbside. collection of used electronics. Contact information for the contractor will be supplied to residents by the Town. Collection will be on a weekly schedule, with deadlines for notice of collection determined by the contractor and approved by the DPW Director. The cost will be $10 per electronic item. HT7 Recycling and Rubbish Rul es and Regulations 10-5-10 ® Page 3 . 34 u rovided that 2 stiGkers available fForn the DepaFtrneRt of GUFbside iGked U i ill b l ti l G p p e P GS W . y e eptron Altema ve When the stinkers aFe PiGked up the DPW will infbffn d t h it Fn ffi the o eve;y GUG B . lm~s at a nost of $10.00 eaGh are a xe 'jeRt of the SGheduled date fGF PiGk LIP of the eleGtroRiGS. Items that do RGt have the StiGkerns will RG)t be PiGked up, S fFGFn the; Gurb no lat4 thaR the end of the day of the Fegu ' t th i ili B ! la eG FGR G e e ty to remove SPORsib s P it will be the ewrier pickup: 4.6.7- Hazardous Materials All hazardous materials as herein defined shall not be collected with the Town's rubbish collection. The Department of Public Works operates free drop-off recycling at its facility on New Crossing Road, during hours to be published and posted electronically for: ° • used motor oil • fluorescent bulbs • compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. In cooperation with the Town of Wakefield, the Town also provides two days per year for household hazardous waste drop-off, at which all other household hazardous waste items as defined will be collected. The schedule of these Household Hazardous Waste Collection days will be published and posted electronically. 4.6.8 - RecVcling . Every household for which rubbish collection is provided is required to place in designated bin(s) or containers.all recyclable materials. ,Recycling is collected on an every ether-week schedule, on the same day of the week as the rubbish collection. The recycling bin(s) must be placed at curbside along with other rubbish on the designated collection day and will be collected by the contractor. If there is no recycling at curbside weekly, then rubbish will not be collected that week. If material placed in the bin is not recyclable, it will be left in the bin. ReplaGemeRt biRs are available rya -the Annual Community Access (C.A.) sticker is required for use of the Compost Center, and is available 24/7 at the Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street , Homeowners are required to separate paper for recycling into a separate bin or container from all other materials being recycled. Paper for recycling includes newspapers, magazines, paperboard, catalogs, telephone books and 3'd class ("junk") mail, bagged in a Kraft paper bag or tied in bundles. Additionally paper includes paperboard (cereal boxes etc. - remove plastic liners). Corrugated cardboard is also considered paper for recycling purposes and may be included in paper recycling bins or containers or may be flattened or tied - no larger than 4' by 41. 4.6.9 - Yard Waste Leaves and other yard. waste (i.e. grass clippings, branches, brush) will not be picked up curbside, except that the Town may will provide seasonal curbside pick-up of yard waste 5 times a year on a schedule to be determined by the Director of Public Works, funds. subjeGt to availability of The Town will operate a compost center available to Town residents only, from April 1 through December 1 at times and on a schedule to be published and posted electronically. Leaves and other yard waste may be taken to the compost center in any container; the container must be removed unless it is a biodegradable Kraft paper bag. Tree trimmings may be a maximum of 8 feet in length and 8 inches in diameter. The Town may establish a system of charging for the use of the Compost Center.. The Compost Center is available only for use by residents, and commercial vehicles (other than those under contract to or owned by the Town) and commercial landscapers are not eligible to utilized the Compost Center. The Town makes available to residents at a subsidized rate, home composting bins constructed of recycled materials. Residents may contact the DPW by phone or through the web site for information about availability and cost. Recycling and Rubbish Rules and Regulations 10-5-10 • Page 4 SRS 35 4.6.10 - Enforcement These rules and regulations are enforceable by the Director of Public Works. Enforcement may consist of refusal to collect rubbish,, bulk waste, or other materials that are not disposed of in accordance with these rules and regulations. These rules and regulations are also enforceable in accordance with Section 5 of the General Bylaws providing for a fine of up to $300 for each offense. . Adopted: 615190, Revised 12-13-94, Revised 51199, Revised 1-4-05, revised 1-22-08; Revised 03-25-08 Revise --/-/10 Recycling and Rubbish Rul es and Regulations 10-5-10 • Page 5 36 I d I 9L I .C C y..i N O Q N L O 12 L E 4) O "a WX O = N 0 = 0 U) v G V V C .0 = .G .G V G1 a Id 0 Ea; a. N i r .a 2 L- N fC 'S L N Item (see regulations for o 0 2 o V o of v o v V N Sao2 D Q ~N N X_ Q, detailed definitions) 1 Newspaper/Inserts X Magazines/catalogs X Phone Books/Junk Mail X Office Paper X Confidential Annual documents paper shredding program - no cost Paperboard X Cardboard X Brown Paper Bas X Glass bottles, jars X Aluminum, steel, tin, X cans and lids Plastics # 1-7 X Plate glass, Pyrex, X dishes, ceramics aluminum foil X Other Scrap metal Annual curbside collection - no cost Appliances - 26tiGkers Refrigerators, stoves, $20- washers, dryers, arrange dishwashers directly with contractor Electronics - TV's 1 s F Computer CPU, $10- microwaves arrange directly with contractor Leaves, grass, brush 8' X in length Christmas trees X or X Latex Paint - dry paint X out first Motor Oil X Fluorescent light bulbs; X CFL's Cans/bottles containing X paint or Haz waste Recycling and Rubbish Rul es and Regulations 10-5-10 • Page 6 37 Recycling and Rubbish Rul es and Regulations 10-5-10 U ® Page 7 38 "RfirkL=r,;" aFe available a a GG)Gtef $10 eaGh fFGM the DPW'E)ffiGe at TGWR Hall, 16 Lowell Street Annual Community Access (C.A.) sticker is required for use of the Compost Center, and is available 24/7 at the Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold the follow- ing public hearings on Tuesday, October 5', 2010 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: Causeway Road Betterment 8:00 p.m. A-Frame Sign Regulations 8:45 p.m. Amendment to Recycling and Rubbish Rules and Regulations 9:00 p.m. Liquor Licen's'e Fees - 2011- 2013 9:30 p.m. Copies of relevant docu- ments regarding these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, M-W-Thurs and Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm•.and these documents are attached. to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or . may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to.6:00 p.m. on October 5, 2010 to t o w n m, a n a g- er@ci.reading.ma.us By order of Peter. I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager 9/28 ~It 1 39 Liquor Fee Survey 2010 AIM -CO -"o Restaurant (12) Wine/Malt Restaurant (3) Package Store (5) Clubs (4) Andover $4,500 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Arlington $3,000* $1,750* $2,500 $1,000* Belmont $4,000 $2,500 $4,000 $2,800 Chelmsford $2,500 $1,200 $1,800 $1,000 Dedham $2,764** $1,728** $2,592** $1,555** Needham $4,025 $1,500 $510 North Andover $3,000. $2,000 $2,000 $1,500 North Reading $4,600 $2,800 $2,500 $1,250 Stoneham $2,500 $1,000 $1,500 $350 Sudbury $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 $500 Winchester $3,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,000 Average $2,920 $1,545 $1,845 $1,083 Reading $3,500' Q,500 .2,300' $1,100 :FA ding ran tied 5th, tied 2nd 6th 7th Proposed 2011 $3,600 $2,600 $2;400 $1,200 Reading rank 5th 2nd 6th 7th Proposed 2012 $3,700 $2,700 $2,500 $1,300 Reading rank 5th 2nd tied 3rd 7th Proposed 2013 $3,800 $2,800 $2,600 $1,400 Reading rank 5th tied 1st 2nd 6th * $400 rebate for Restaurant Liquor License if they have TIPS training. * $200 rebate for Beer & Wine Restaurant if they have TIPS training. * $400 rebate for Clubs if they have TIPS training. Denotes 20% discount 0,2 ~S 40 TO: Board of Selectmen From: ad hoc Municipal Building Committee . Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010 Re: Interim Report ad hoc Municipal Building Committee As indicated at the site meeting on August 12 (quorum not. present), the following is a preliminary outline of an interim report to the Board of Selectmen (tentatively on October 5, 2010), and this would also serve as a basis for a report to Town Meeting at the Subsequent Town Meeting on November 8, 2010 WORK PLAN ♦ Policy establishing Committee approved by the Board of Selectmen 11/24/09 following discussion with representatives of the Library Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and FINCOM. Policy is included in Appendix. ♦ Members appointed and. first meeting 3/9/10. 1 member resigned shortly after being appointed and the ahMBC operated with 6 of the 7 positions filled for its duration ♦ The Committee met 10 times between March 9 and August 12, and visited all Town buildings and 3 school buildings selected by the Superintendent of Schools during that time. The purpose of the site visits, with staff, was to o understand the conditions of the building and any major needs for major maintenance, and o understand the operation of the buildings and any need for major expansion and/or renovation to meet the operating needs of the user. ♦ The Committee heard a presentation by the Mary Delai and Joe Huggins from.-the School Department regarding the management tools and capital planning used by the facilities department to manage all Town and School buildings ♦ The Committee also heard a presentation by an advocate for developing the Oakland Road property for an indoor sports facility and early childhood center. ♦ Finally, less than a quorum of the Committee conducted a site walk of the Oakland Road property. The Committee received copies of the following reports: .o RMLD and Town of Reading "Optimization Study of Fleet Maintenance Activities" December 2000 o DPW Management study - April 2008 - Executive Summary and sections relevant to facilities o FY 2011 - 2020 Capital Improvements Program o Draft Cemetery facility report by the Reading DPW • Page 1 41 y91 o Reading Public library - Library Building Assessment by Adams and Smith dated 9-15- 08 FINDINGS o The building maintenance functions by the Facilities Department are excellent, and meet or exceed the expectations of the building users in the public areas. There aer still some unmet needs, including storage for the maintenance functions.. o The existing 10 year FY 2011= FY 2020 Capital. Improvements Program (CIP) reasonably Identifies the foreseeable maintenance needs of all Town and School buildings during the life of the CIP. It is not the intent or purpose of the CIP to address needed major renovation and/or expansions of the buildings -that is the purpose of the work by the ahMBC. ♦ Maintenance demands have evolved and need to continue to evolve with additions and changes in technology in classrooms, libraries, and offices. o The following needs (over and above more routine maintenance identified in the CIP) were identified during the scope of the Committee's work and should be addressed during the next 10 years: All Buildings o Security system upgrades DPW o Cemetery Garage - complete replacement of the existing garage ♦ DPW Garage - Vehicle Maintenance - more space - drive through bays o DPW site - security o Improvement to outdoor storage Communi Center ♦ Need for a Community Center. . Library o Expansion of net usable floor space for a variety of programmatic spaces o Replacement of windows o New roofing, gutters, and downspouts ♦ Masonry repair and brick. pointing o HC access ramp not to code ♦ Will need a new roof; and replacement of conical turret roofs ♦ Lighting, wiring, and IT improvements o Drainage improvements to address water intrusion into lower level areas to prevent ongoing damage o Security improvements Police Station ♦ No building improvements needed ♦ Additional parking would be desirable Fire Stations ♦ Re-roofing-West Side Station i(included in CIP) ♦ No other improvements needed Joshua Eaton School o Replacement of flooring ♦ Window and door replacement s Page 2 42 ~ Z ♦ Cafeteria food service line is too small s New roof (included in CIP) ® Install rain gutters Birch Meadow School ® New doors and windows ♦ Ne' Roof (included in CIP) o Classroom millwork replacement ® Carpet replacement in media center Killam School ® New doors and windows s New roof (included in CIP) ® Additional administrative space Media center is not ADA. compliant Senior Center o Drainage improvements to address water intrusion into lower level areas to prevent ongoing damage ® Kitchen renovation (not as a catering kitchen) o Parking is needed Town Hall Will need a new slate roof - fairly expensive ♦ Expanded bathroom facilities lower level ® Minor administrative space modifications o Drainage improvements to address water intrusion into lower level, areas to prevent ongoing damage Oakland Road property o Very challenging for development due to topography - would lend itself best. to a cluster type of residential development or a single building for other appropriate use. ♦ The northerly-.most portion contains a 30' high "knob" of rock which may be ideal for the location of a cell tower which could yield an ongoing source of revenue to the Town. • Page 3 43 Nsg ® The Committee heard a presentation on a concept whereby the Town would sell or give the. property to a "for profit' organization which would then develop it for an athletic facility (gym(s) and related facilities) and an early childhood center. The Superintendent of Schools noted that an early childhood center would be nice to have but would not be a high priority. CONCLUSIONS ® The Facilities management program is appropriate to maintain all buildings in excellent working order ® The current Capital Improvements Program (CIP) planning process is appropriate to. maintain all. buildings in excellent condition, but is not intended to address programmatic needs, like expansion of the library or replacement of the cemetery garage. ♦ The condition of the Town'and School buildings is generally good to excellent o There is no funding identified in the Capital Improvements Program in the short to mid term (current for at least 8 years) to address new building capital needs such as those identified in this study. Those projects would need to rely on capital exclusions or debt exclusions. ® There are some opportunities currently available to offset portions of projects through grant programs - particularly in the area of Library additions and renovations, and a school building "Green Repair Program" for school roofs, windows, and/or boilers. ® There is a potential to generate some level of income from the use of the northerly portion of the Oakland Road property for use as a cell site, which would not impact the use of the remainder of the site for other uses including an athletic/early childhood center, or sale for other purposes. +The committee recognizes the strong desire by the community, as evidenced by discussion at the World Cafe and mention in the Master Plan, to have a community center. The Committee recognizes that the Board of Selectmen has had some discussion about whether or not to pursue the acquisition of the former Christian Science Church next to the Town Hall for that purpose. -The community needs to recognize that the Town's public buildings need ongoing review, occasional updating, and periodic major renovation. ♦ Packaging several of the more expensive building projects into.a single Proposition 2 Y2 debt exclusion may be appropriate to enable the Town to move forward with several important projects in a comprehensive manner, and to take advantage of funding programs that are available to help to offset the costs of these projects. 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The Board would appreciate your support for efforts to make these changes to the Commonwealth Bottle Bill. Sincerely, James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Board of Selectmen q k-1 48 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H.3125: AN ACT TO EXPAND THE BOTTLE BILL WHEREAS: The Commonwealth's Bottle Bill was created in 1981 and has not been updated to include newer plastics that were unavailable in 1981, including bottled water; and WHEREAS: 305 million gallons of bottled water were consumed in Massachusetts last year; and WHEREAS: Ratepayers within the MWRA service area enjoy some of the cleanest and best tasting water in the country; and WHEREAS: Communities are struggling in this economy to provide services and maintain public utilities including water and sewer infrastructure; and WHEREAS: The water and sewer needs of the Commonwealth outpace the availability of dollars to help with infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS: This bill would be an opportunity to invest in the "forgotten infrastructure" of water and sewer infrastructure by making funds available to municipalities, water districts, and the MWRA to be used for water and sewer infrastructure repairs and projects; and WHEREAS: This bill would create a win-win situation for communities, ratepayers and for the environment. .NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Reading, Massachusetts supports H.3125: An Act to Expand the Bottle Bill which includes a five-cent ($0.05) deposit on bottled water containers and creates a dedicated fund with unclaimed deposits available to municipalities, water districts, and the MWRA to be used for water and sewer infrastructure repairs and projects. BOARD OF SELECTMEN James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Ben Tafoya qV2_ 49 Board of Selectmen Meeting September 18, 2010 The meeting which was a site walk convened at 9:00 a.m. at the former Water Treatment Plant site on Strout Avenue. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Patrice Todisco from the Town Forest Committee and Nicholas and Anna Bonazoli. Also present were Water Supply Supervisor Peter Tassi, Town Engineer George Zambouras, Recreation Administrator John Feudo and Parks, Cemetery and Forest Supervisor Bob Keating. The Boardiwalked the site. Questions raised were co-existence with the Compost Center during the Compost Center's busiest times and the use of this property for potential recreation use, use of chemicals for maintenance of the turf (this is an environmentally sensitive area). Bob Keating indicated that we don't use herbicides or pesticides. We do use fertilizer but if we cannot use fertilizer, they will use compost material. It is possible that there might be some minor level of chemicals in the compost material. The issue was raised as to whether or not the site gates be left open and the potential for vandalism and dumping. Other concerns were trash collection on the site. Bob Keating noted that since we have recycling containers at the parks, the amount of litter has been drastically reduced. The Board would like to go on record again in support of a bottle depositbill. The sense of the Board Members present was that the site could be used for informal recreation or practices but the impact on the.site, the neighborhood and the limited parking would preclude its use for more formal recreation such as games. A report will be given at the Selectmen's Meeting on September 21, 2010. This will then be scheduled for more formal discussion on a Selectmen's Agenda, and discussion will take place as to the process to make a decision. Selectman Camille Anthony asked to have staff review how we are going to take care of our Downtown - particularly in terms of weed control in our tree wells and curb lines. On motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn the meeting of September 18, 2010 at 9:45 a.m. by a vote of 3-0-0.- Respectfully submitted, Secretary 50 Board of Selectmen Meeting September 21, 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, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter, Hechenbleikner, Town Counsel Ellen Doucette, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Joan Neary, Karl Weld, Christine Brungardt, Diane Weggel, Joan and Fred Doherty, Kathy Greenfield, Virginia Adams, Roberta Sullivan, Reid Blute. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments. - Selectman Richard Schubert congratulated everyone on the Fall Street Faire. Selectman Ben Tafoya thanked the Town Manager and staff for all their hard work on the Fall Street Faire. He noted that the Financial Forum was last week. There is a site visit this Saturday on Strout Avenue which was the location of the old Water Treatment Plant. He and Vice Chairman Camille Anthony met with Fran Fink and John Feudo regarding the Mattera Cabin, and discussed who to attract to use the Cabin and potential fees. Vice Chairman Anthony noted that a fundraiser is needed to cover the. construction costs. Public Comment - Bill Brown noted that he attended the Financial Forum and there is a section of Oakland Road that is still listed as school property. He suggests looking at prime residential development for that site, and also suggested looking at cell towers. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative Matters ® RCASA's President Nancy-Linn Swain and former RCASA Member and current Board of Health Member Barbara Meade have been recognized by President Barack Obama for their volunteer service. Awards will be presented at the RCASA Annual Meeting on September Nth. The Fall Quarterly issue of "Your Community Connection" is being developed, and will be available electronically on October 1 st on the Town website. ♦ Killam School has invited a number of Town Government officials to the school tomorrow morning to celebrate some of the improvements to the school including the installation of the new playground. Speaking for our employees, the School Department and the Killam community have been a delight to work with on these projects. S~ 51 Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 21, 2010 - Page 2 .Community Development ♦ The Reading Fall Street Faire was again an overwhelming success. The volunteers, led by Sheila Clarke and Steve Goldy, deserve all of the credit for its success, supported by staff from DPW, Health, Fire and Police, and supported by the business community and by the citizens of Reading. e Grumpy Doyle's is the most recent restaurant business to open in Reading - last Thursday night. Business appears to be booming. Public Works e Recycling and rubbish changes the week of October 4th. Detailed information is on the . front page of the website, and a flyer is being mailed to the entire community. Construction Proiects in Progress or to be done this year: o Road Improvements • Temple Street - Roadway, sidewalk and curbing complete. All loam installed and seeded, except small section leading to Woburn needs to be seeded, and staging area at school driveway needs to be top dressed and seeded. All remaining loam and seed should be completed before the end of the week. • Harrison Street - Base course and curbing are complete - Stormceptors have been delivered - Highway Division to install next week. Roadway work to resume the beginning of October along with other streets below. • Arlington Street (Woburn Street to Prescott Street) - Work to start beginning of October and should be completed by the end of October. • Haverhill Street (Wakefield Street to Timberneck Drive) - Work to start beginning of October and should be completed by the end of October. • Marla Lane (Forest Street to Spruce Road) - Work to start beginning of October and. should be completed by the end of October. • Manning Street (Salem Street to Pleasant Street) Pleasant Street (Manning Street to end) Smith Avenue (Eaton Street to end). - Highway Division project - Smith Avenue, Manning, Lewis Streets and County Road (between Lewis Street and Howard Street) have been completed. One section of County Road (near end of street at bend) will be completed within a week. e Memorial Park - Project nearly complete, ponds are foamed and seeded, most other areas loamed, area disturbed between ponds and construction fence (Harrison side) and loam storage area remains to be loamed. All loam and hydro seeding is expected to be completed by the end of the week. Trees to be installed in October, and benches to be installed when delivered. ♦ Barrows Site Master Plan - Committee established. First meeting is September 21 St. Dates and Events: e Household Hazardous Waste Collection - September 25th in Wakefield ♦ 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 ♦ Subsequent Town Meeting- November 8th S~v 52 Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 21, 2010 - Page 3 Discussion/Action Items Introduction of Proposed Developer - Pearson Site - The Town Manager noted that representatives from Pearson and Pulte Homes were present. He also noted that there is a memo regarding the meeting with them on September 1, 2010 in tonight's packet. Reid Blute with Pulte Homes introduced himself to the Board. He noted that Pulte Homes is a national home building firm with 69 divisions in 29 states. They want to work within the plan that has already been developed. He also noted that they will purchase the entire property which will result in one consistent compatible environment including 16 townh6mes, senior housing, assisted living, over 55 homes and 200 homes in the 40R Gateway Smart Growth section., He stated that there is a significant demand for this type of housing, and it will lead to a significant amount of revenue to the Town - $1.9 million to the Town annual tax revenues. He noted that home ownership community has its advantages = less transients and more pride of ownership. The style of housing does not lend itself to a lot of school children. He indicated that his company has access to a significant amount of capital. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked what is Pulte's long-term involvement, and Mr. Blute noted that once the development is complete and occupied, then they will not be involved but there will be a lot of involvement up to that stage. There will be several homeowner associations. Selectman Tafoya noted that the 40R District orientation is different than the last one. Mr. Blute noted that they have added a village green. He also noted that they desire to start ASAP and the quicker they can get through the process, the quicker they can get going. They do plan on meeting with the neighbors. Selectman Richard Schubert asked if a hotel or retail wants to come in, are they in favor of that. Mr. Blute noted that they will entertain anything but that is not what they are proposing. Selectman Schubert noted that 20% affordable takes us back a little, and indicated that 10% of the total would be greater. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if there was parking underneath the buildings, and Mr. Blute indicated that there is parking under some units - one car per unit but parking on site is two cars per unit. This type of housing doesn't require as much parking. Christine Brungardt of 324 South Street asked how many homes were in each building. Mr. Blute noted that the brown units have 36 homes and the red units have 50 homes. He also noted that they tried to maintain the perimeter buffer and expanded it in some areas. Fred Doherty of 68 Curtis Street asked if all the units are air conditioned and what the noise factor will be. Mr. Blute noted that the heating and air conditioning is inside a utility room in each unit, and it has not been a problem at any of the other communities. Close Warrant - Subsequent Town Meeting - Town Counsel Ellen Doucette was present. The Town Manager noted that Town Counsel was present to answer any questions regarding Article 16. This is to address the issue of the timing schedule. He received an email from Marsie West noting that when computing time in seven days, it should be business days because 53 S~ 3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 21, 2010 - Page 4 the Town Hall is closed on Fridays. Town Counsel noted that the turnaround is meant to be quick because Town Meeting action is frozen. Town Counsel also noted that the Selectmen wanted to mirror the State in preparing the petition. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if all language of the Article will be inserted in Section B, and Town Counsel indicated no, just the motion will be inserted. Selectman Tafoya noted that he doesn't want to play with the election dates, . and the Charter describes seven days as seven business days. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that having the ability to be flexible is a good thing. He also feels that there should be a change in the 205 requirement. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he agrees with the Charter the way it is. He also noted that it is clear that the intention is to maintain the role of Town Meeting. He is not interested in changing the threshold of turnout. The Town Manager noted that Article 9 has been added for the "Green Repair Program." The MSBA has requested that we put this Article on the Warrant so we can move forward right away. A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to close the Warrant consistmg or ZL Arucies to be held on November S, 2010 _ at 7.30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School 4-0-0. _Hearing - SammyJo's Bakery Early Opening - 5.00 a.m. 2 Haven Street - The Secretary'read the hearing notice. The owners of SammyJo's Bakery were present. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that there are no issues from Health, Public Safety or Planning. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafova to close the hearing for SammyJo's Bakery early opening at 5.00 a.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve an application by SammyJo's Bakery at 2 Haven Street to open at 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, effective September 22, 2010, and excluding State designated holidays. This approval will expire December 31, 2010 The Board of Selectmen finds that in accordance with Section 5.10.4 of the General Bylaws: • It is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare or that public necessity or convenience will be served by permitting such operation; and • There is no detrimental effect of such operation on the Town or the immediately abutting neighbors. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Presentation - Historical Inventory - Historical Commission Members Kathy Greenfield, Virginia Adams and Roberta Sullivan were present. 54 Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 21, 2010 - Page 5 Kathy Greenfield noted that the Commission began the inventory in August and they added 101 properties. They added 85 residential, 15 commercial and one church. Their goal was to add up to the 1960's. After the properties are selected, they are added to the inventory and defined as a historically significant structure. Mrs. Greenfield reviewed Form B which is the vital record of the building. The Commission then votes the properties potentially significant structures. The Commission sent out notices on September 9th informing the homeowners that a vote will take place on October 12, 2010. The consultant noted that 2500 homes were built between 1929 and 1960 in Reading. She looked at the significance and qualities of the buildings. She also noted that many of the buildings were designed by prominent architects from Boston and locally. St. Athanasius' architect was world renowned. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if a house is historically significant if it can be painted. Mrs. Greenfield indicated that it can be painted. The only roadblock is demolition delay. If the Building Inspector issues a demolition permit, then the Historical Commission steps in. Porches, doors, windows and siding do not trigger demolition delay. The Commission has no jurisdiction over alterations. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked how the Commission determines which houses are added to the inventory. The consultant noted that the buildings that are best represented with no alterations are selected. Selectman Tafoya' also :asked if there was any numerical value to being on the inventory, and the consultant indicated that there is not. Mrs. Greenfield noted that data supports neutral.or increase in value of the property. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that there is a review process for homes in the West Street Historical District. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked if the criterion was supplied to the folks who were added to the list, and. Mrs. Greenfield indicated that they were not. She noted that people have no say on whether or not they are on the. list, and they cannot opt in or opt out of the list. Review Church Snow Plowing - The Town Manager noted that there was an instructional motion at Town Meeting to work with the churches to develop a transitional plan for three years for plowing the church parking lots and driveways. The total cost last year was $6,800 and there is no guarantee for this year. This amount works out to be an average of $120.00 per hour. St. Agnes Church and the First Baptist Church are satisfied with the cost method. Selectman Richard Schubert asked who decides when the plows go out, and it was noted that the Director of Public Works decides. Approval of Deed of Land to the Conservation Commission - Kylie Drive - The Town Manager noted that there is a new subdivision on Wakefield Street, and they set aside five acres of wetland to deed to the Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission has already voted to accept it. 55 r Board of Selectmen Meeting - September 21, 2010 - Page 6 A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert that pursuant to the provisions of Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board of Selectmen approve (in accordance with the request of the Conservation Commission) the conveyance of 4.29 acres, more or less, shown as Lot A on a plan recorded as Plan No. 1286 of 2006 in the Middlesex South District from Deer Run Developers, Inc to the Town of Reading, under the care, custody, management and control of the Conservation Commission. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Approval of Agreement - Cedar Glen - The Town Manager noted that the Town had two concerns - local preference which they are giving us and affordable in perpetuity. Town Counsel has indicated that in perpetuity is not an issue because it is State law. The new owner will be doing significant improvements in Cedar Glen. A motion by Schubert seconded by Anthony that the Board of Selectmen approve the agreement between the Town of Reading and PRI Cedar Glen, LLC regarding the property at Cedar Glen located at 2 Elderberry Lane, Reading, Massachusetts was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Bonazoll seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, not to reconvene in Open Session, was approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting _n the affirmative. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 56 oFRTown of Reading ~1 bToa 16 Lowell Street C "ry ~ O Ixcoae°4~ Readinu, 01867 C.~05 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD Ph: (781) 942-9007 Fx: (781) 942-9037 Joseph R. Veno, Chairman Gail LaPointe Richard P. Foley Francis Driscoll Thomas A. Clough Colleen Loughlin, Ret Adrnin September 23, 2010 Board of Selectmen Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Chairman, Please be advised that at the meeting of the Reading Retirement Board on September 22, 2010; the Board voted to appoint Colleen Loughlin the "Election Officer" for the Reading Contributory Retirement System's election of the first member of the Reading Retirement Board. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Colleen Loughlin Retirement Board Administrator cc:' Peter Hechenbleikner Town Manager te)L I 57 C Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers ' Association e ~ Michael J. Hanlon, Jr. - Executive Director 510 King Street Littleton, MA 01460 Phone: (978) 952-6644 Fax: (978) 952-6655 E-mail: masscta@aol.com September 24, 2010 Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Members of the Board: We are pleased to advise you that the Treasurer/Collector of your town, Nancy J. Heffernan, by virtue of Certification by this Association has been awarded the designations of Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer and Certified Massachusetts Municipal Collector. Certificates attesting to that fact will be awarded her on November 17th at our Holiday Meeting at the Sterling National Country Club in Sterling. Certification was achieved by having satisfactorily met the testing requirements promulgated by this Association as to experience and schooling, including successful completion of an arduous four day course at the. Association's Annual School at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, during each' of the past four or more years. Courses at the School are taught by senior officials-from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, by attorneys and financial managers who specialize in municipal finance, and by senior Treasurers and Collectors who have previously earned their own certification. Courses include such subjects as the law and procedures on collection of property taxes, real and personal; collection of motor vehicle excises; the law and procedures on the pursuit of delinquent taxes; municipal finance law, cash management, municipal accounting, investing and borrowing techniques, trust funds, and many other courses designed to increase the expertise of your Treasurer/Collector. We want to extend our congratulations to you and the citizens of your town for the support given your Treasurer/Collector which culminated in this great honor. It is our hope this support will be maintained to permit continued attendance at our Annual School. Certification is subject to renewal every five years and is dependent on successful participation in the continuing education program conducted by this Association. We are confident you agree that the better informed and more knowledgeable the public official, the better the community is served. Should you or a senior administrator from your town wish to attend the awards luncheon, please call the MCTA office for details. Sincerely, c MJH/dod '11 .WV LZ d3S 010Z Michael J. Hanlon, Jr., Executive Director Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association 58 'Ll C- 6 MEMORANDUM TO: Peter Hechenbleikner FROM: Paula Schena DATE: September 16, 2010 RE: Liquor Licenses We received a visit from the ABCC today. The investigator came out to train us on the new procedures that the ABCC has implemented. Beginning immediately all forms/applications are to be obtained by the applicant online at the State's website at hftp://www.mass.qov/abcc/forms.htm#tabs-2 . When they get to the site they should click on "Retail Forms" and all the forms and instructions are there for new and existing licenses. The Town is not allowed to provide the forms to applicants anymore. The biggest change is that all applications must be filled out online by the applicant - the only form that the Town is responsible for completing is the Form 43. No handwritten applications will be accepted. They must be filled out online, printed, signed and then brought to our office. The ABCC is in the beginning stages of electronic document storage which is why they are requiring all forms to be completed online. Another change is that the applications, after approval of the Selectmen, will be. mailed directly to Bank of America if a fee is included, unless the applicant pays electronically in which case the paperwork will be mailed directly to the ABCC. A monetary transmittal form (this is a new form filled out by the applicant) must accompany all paperwork. Bank of America will process the fee and forward the application to the ABCC. The ABCC is requiring that we make sure that all applications are, complete before accepting. The new forms indicate very clearly in each section what attachments are required. It should also be noted that they are now asking for personal information sheets on each interested party listed in the application. We were told that the renewal process will not change this year, but for everything else we are required to follow the new procedures. I plan on putting something on the website along with a link to direct applicants to the ABCC site. nm n v ,1 59 L.! G 605 Readings Coalition Against Substance Abuse _`•£C.'..•,^,'_fxt+:;::JY.- 'V =i,..~........,u::L:' is For more information: Erica McNamara, RCASA Director 15 Union Street *Reading, MA oz 867 i Email: emcnamara a ci.reading,ma.us !'s Phone: 781.942.6793 x ";CSa.rrer::•s~=w~:~; .e vn~,•r~•~-~~.,::.as~.rs~.::.s~:: ~•m~_cxrcl:e::::a;v:^;u;,:,•cxs,:n:,aucsri<:. To: Nancy-Linn Swain, RCASA President From: Erica McNamara, RCASA Director Cc: Executive Board, RCASA John Feudo, Director, Reading Recreation Betty Manning, CHA, Senior Director of Education and Project Management Re: The President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award The President's Volunteer Service Silver Award More than five years ago, the development of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) began in response to local concerns about substance abuse. As you know, leaders were recruited from a variety of backgrounds and sectors. You have contributed valuable leadership guidance and will be recognized for your'outstanding volunteer service. 1 am please to announce that you will be recognized for your contributions as an RCASA Working Group Member, RCASA Board of Directors, RCASA Officer and Reading Recreation Committee Leadership with `.`The Presidents Volunteer Service Award". You will be honored with the Silver and Bronze Awards and recognized for 2,000 volunteer service hours from 2005-2010. The awards will be presented at the RCASA Board of Directors meeting on 10/28/10 with lapel pins, a personalized letter and certificates signed by President Barack Obama. A special announcement will also be made regarding your . accomplishments at the upcoming RCASA Annual Meeting on 9/30/10. Congratulations on your hard work! T J„. n r 4'G~ I f.n st:.u'~~ : the t'lesid~,rt's Crurtfliil~~n Service and Civil 1'artici~ation (the,Co:rrcilj ' ~~tl~ estrrhlishc~l in 2,Ou~ to rr~r~~nizc the ,aluabl~ c~~uuibuYior~ ~~>lunteers are:': m 11,mo in our c(unmunitie; ` i and Inc<urr~~c rnorepeor)lc to c. 'III,, l ouicil- crcclc~1 (he 1'rc.i~lcr~ts Vl.;lunt~rr tici~ i~•c :~~~ar~i al ~I Way, to tharii, r~nrl hutn>r:~uiericalls~~'lo. b:'tlicir •.lcnlonstratca. C0II1mi[]M:1It Aid"examph:- in,hire,~tli 1, try ~rl<<i~ c in- volunteer'se vice 60 C Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse To: . Barbara Meade O O S- For more information: Erica McNamara, RCASA Director 15 Union Street *Reading, MA o1867 Email: emcnamara@ci.reading.ma.us Phone: 781.942.6793 From: Erica McNamara, RCASA Director Cc: Executive Board, RCASA Larry Ramdin, Director, Reading Health Department Susan Breen, Clinical Manager Re: The President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award More than five years ago, the development of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) began in response to local concerns about substance abuse. As you know, leaders were recruited from a variety of backgrounds and sectors. You have contributed valuable leadership guidance and will be. recognized for your outstanding volunteer service., I am please to announce that you will be recognized for your contributions as an RCASA Working Group Member, RCASA Board of Directors, and Reading Board of Health Leadership with "The Presidents Volunteer Service Award". You will be honored with the Bronze Award and recognized for nearly 1,000 volunteer service hours from 2005-2010. The award will be presented at the RCASA Board of Directors meeting on 10/28/10 with lapel pin, a personalized letter and certificate signed by President Barack Obama. A special announcement will also be made regarding your, accomplishments at the upcoming RCASA Annual Meeting on 9/30/10. Congratulations on your hard work! About the A-N8,i,rd l lic Nrc,;i~icnt's C.01111CII inI Sen is ~ and CiVIC l'~utlci~ation (the Counei)) a; establi~l~c~l iri 'U,!i to d~iluah]e rc,~og'nize the eontribuiiov~ volunteer, art riial~in- in k-)ur c;ommti4nitics a?~d encruiage';m~rr,peo~,l~ cr • The c oun it cacut~~~i thePresi~l~ut\~.~lunt~~r Serviec 1«ard pro~rarn as a Nyay to th~inl: and honor Airicrieans v, ho: by their denionsstratcd e,ommiime>> t an& exo u h l e, inspirelothersto in volunteer servie . 61 Page 1 of 2 Z)5 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 8:18 AM To: Reading - Selectmen, Cc: Zambouras, George; Schena, Paula; McCabe, Abigail Subject: FW: CPDC Public Hearing for 51 Walnut St - Alterations on Scenic Road Attachments: Application 51 Walnut St.pdf; Existing Photographs of 51 Walnut Street.pdf I/c Board of Selectmen George - this would need a curb cut approval which you should address as part of the scenic roads application. 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_goy email townmanager@ci.reading _ma:us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http;//readingma- s erve .vii-tualtownhal_l.:net/surv~/sid/91b54a927Gd612c7/ From: McCabe, Abigail Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:19 AM To: Fink, Fran; Keating, Bob; Kathryn M. Greenfield; Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Schena, Paula; Schloth, Mike Subject: CPDC Public Hearing for 51 Walnut St - Alterations on Scenic Road The CPDC will hold a public hearing on Monday October 4th to hear the application from the owner of 51 Walnut Street (a designated scenic road) to repair the stone wall and remove trees in the front yard. Under Section 5.8.2 of the General By-Laws, a copy of the legal notice is to be provided to the Selectman, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission and the Tree Warden. The application is available in the Community Services office and attached to this email. Abby Abby McCabe Staff Planner Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 (p) 781-942-6648 (f) 781-942-9071 9/20/2010 62 Town of reading 16 Lowell Street. Reading, MA 01867-2683 Amic:781-942-6612 Fax: M-942-9071 Email: jdelios&i.reading.ma.us Community Planning and Development Commission PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE Notice of a public hearing is hereby given, under Article 5.8.2 Public Order Scenic Roads of the General.By-Laws of the Town of Reading, that the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 4th at 7:30 PM, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, to consider a.property owner request to inodify the way known as Walnut Street within the right of way, and, in front of the property at 51 Walnut Street (Assessor's Map 7, Lot 218). The application was submitted by Anne and Kevin Jack of 51 Walnut Street. These changes include repairing the existing stone wall, new landscaping in the front yard behind the stone wall, and creating a driveway. A copy of the application and associated material is, available to the public in the Community Services Department iii Town Hall, Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and until 7:00 PM on Tuesdays. Reading Community Planning & Development Commission ~~v 63 Statement of Pur ose The purposed work is to be carried out at 51 Walnut Street, *Reading, MA 01867. The work includes the repair of the existing stonewall in front of the property. The project also includes the removal of several small trees and the addition a 1 car width driveway. The stone wall is in disrepair in part due to three trees that.needed to be taken down since the trees had died from Dutch Elm Disease. These trees, which were on the inside of the stone wall, pushed out the three sections on the stone wall so now the wall is even and has many stones that had fallen out of the wall. The wall is also in disrepair due to its age. 51 Walnut Street was. built in 1928 and we assuming that the wall was built at the same time. There are also many. stones that need to be secured to the wall. Some sections of the wall have loose cement that has either fallen off the wall or is no longer securing the stones. The wall will be repaired where possible but sections will need to be rebuilt using the stones from the existing wall. The plan is to retain the'character of the current wall in repairing it.' The 1 car width driveway is being requested since 51 Walnut Street shares a common driveway with 55 Walnut Street. This shared driveway is located on Molly Road and the entrance for this shared driveway is on the property of 55 Walnut Street. The entire front yard will also be landscaped and any trees removed will be replaced with new trees and shrubs. Last year we built a significant addition to our house and this work is part of our plan to increase the value of our home and the homes that surround it. PSM IN, ZUP 93, a 1 Lg, , , , 64 ' i THE JACK RESIGENCC. \ ~J Ca:~ 51 WALNUT STREET KEY: l\ A'L z.:Y~l`ui•Z REAMING, MA - 1/4^ = 1 r-T(AVPOCAInATLLT) 1 . S . E-M.Men PLART ELIZABETH ANN FAGAN C S o ---I..oua PLANT ELRAOETf A. FACAH GAROann SCaTt NATICK, MA 0%760 -i FaGTI.. PLANT JULY 2070 '•''vPEnanN1A45 -~:i i•If ~~I'an~ v+ _i ...+.a'"1'~- ` .r au"H.WA4 4 r~. M. C . c M. CA - PLANT KM B. Buxus'GrahamBlandy' t•~'.q ~ ((j' C Chane~paris'ti(icmdo' C. Rhododcndtnn'ChxkmaEc' P. DeuEaa Wilcleo' - ~ . G. Hydrangea.'End(cs5umner' _ ~~VIr✓✓`/l H. Hydrangca'limdighC ~ V i. Raea'6anica' El ("~j Q V J. Stewar6a _ l t 1 Ir We12da'M.9 mm v M.Wd¢~aRYmeand Rases' - - N. R.•rm'~aekvm `Haman' O. Chamaccypa vnaod atcns s'Pendula' P. Vthumum'Shasta' - - . N M. ' - - N ~ Y~- glrrnrJG wrtw g'FIS(tNG' WMU r`~5/ 1 Y~l 51 WA~►~uT ~fP~~T Existing Photographs of 51 Walnut Street A ,I 1117 P rr.~. all ..ii n ..~:4.. i'gfyE.n 6 6' S tit{ e J Page 1 of 1 Burns, Greg From: Burns, Greg Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 3:30 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Ambulance Billing Issue Peter, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is attempting to lower their costs by requiring both emergency and non emergency ambulance providers to sign a contract with them. The contract would in all likelihood result in a lower rate of reimbursement for ambulance transports. The second paragraph of the letter states: We are constantly looking for ways to address rising health care costs, and the fees that we pay providers for their services are the biggest driver of premium increases. As we consider ways to moderate the rising costs of health care, we have been looking at provider reimbursement, and specifically our reimbursement for services to non participating providers. We simply cannot continue to pay non participating providers directly at higher rates for services that our participating providers- with whom we have built relationships-offer to our members. I received a similar letter several months ago and second one a couple of weeks ago. The letters state that effective October 1, 2010 that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will not reimburse non participating providers directly. Instead they will reimburse their members directly base upon the allowed chargers for covered services and notify the provider that the claims have been processed. This will require us to then bill the patient for the ambulance bill: The Fire. Chiefs Association has been working on the issue with the Massachusetts Ambulance Association. The Fire Chiefs Association has advised communities not to sign a contract. The Fire Chiefs Association and the Massachusetts Ambulance Association have drafted legislation to require the payment for services to be sent directly to the provider and they are actively working to get the legislation passed. Based upon this action I believe we should not sign a contract with Blue Cross and see how this works out in the next couple of weeks. Greg Chief Gregory J. Burns Reading Fire Department 757 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 (P) 781.944.3132 (F) 781.942.9114 7v7v7P. readinpnaa.2ov Please let its know how we are doing -fill out our brief customer- service survey at http://readingma- survey. virtualto wnhall net/surve y/sid/91 b54a9276d 612c7/ 9/13/2010 6 Pei FMYIE I' M PAASSACHUSETTS .A_. ®1 Your Information Blue Goss Blue Shield of Massachusetts Is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Blua Goss and Blue Shield Association Date: August 23, 2010 To: To the BCBSMA Ambulance Providers Who Are Not Contracted With BCBSMA for All Products Subjects: BCBSMA Members Will Be Reimbursed Directly for Services Delivered by Non-participating Providers, Effective October 1, 2010 • Use of Non-participating Ground Ambulance Providers for Non-emergent and Emergent Ground Transport BCBSMA Members Will Be Reimbursed Directly For Services Delivered by Non-participating Providers, Effective October 1, 2010 In an effort to deliver more affordable products to our accounts and members, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA*) is implementing a change in the way we reimburse non-participating providers. For the purposes of this F. Y.I., a non-participating provider is defined as a provider who does not have a contract with BCBSMA for the member's product. This change applies to most products and services, including ambulance services. We are constantly looking for ways to address rising health care costs, and the fees that we pay providers for their services are the biggest driver of premium increases. As we consider ways to moderate the rising costs of health care, we have been looking at provider reimbursement, and specifically our reimburse- ment for services to non-participating providers. We simply cannot continue to pay non-participating providers directly at higher rates for services that our participating providers-with whom we have built relationships-offer to our members. At BCBSMA, we believe that our credentialing and contracting processes enable us to offer members access*to high-quality, cost-effective care. We want to encourage. our members to see in-network providers. and we want to offer a clear incentive for providers to participate in BCBSMA products. We will continue to look at ways to ensure that BCBSMA members receive care only from credentialed, participating providers who participate with the member's specific product, and that their health care services are administered according to their subscriber certificate's benefits. What This Means for Non-participating Providers Currently, when a non-participating provider treats a member of a BCBSMA product in which the provider does not participate, BCBSMA reimburses that provider directly. For dates of service on or after October 1, 2010, when a non-participating provider provides services to a member of a product in which they do not participate, in most, cases, we will reimburse the member directly, based on the allowed charges for covered services. We will send non-participating providers notification via a provider detail advisory (PDA) that the claims have been processed, and that the member has been reimbursed. The member will be responsible for paying the non-participating provider directly, and the non-participating provider will be responsible for coordinating collection with the member. We have notified our accounts and members of this change so they are aware that the non-participating provider will be collecting payment from the subscriber. We encourage all providers to participate with BCBSMA networks for all products. Use of Non-participating Ground Ambulance Providers for Non- Emergent and Emergent BCBSMA Member Transports Last fall, we mailed an F.Y.I. to participating providers reminding them that their BCBSMA provider Agreements require that they make every effort to use a BCBSMA-contracted provider for any services; this requirement includes ground ambulance transports. The F. Y.I. reminded providers that use of-and referrals to-non-participating ground ambulance providers often results in increased plan and member financial liability for services received in conjunction with a stay at or visit to the hospital, and thus adversely impacts the affordability of care. That means BCBSMA patients -our members=could be held financially liable for the transport, and this is happening today. , As part of BCBSMA's efforts to achieve our goal of facilitating quality care and improved affordability for our members, we communicated this message to our contracted providers to make them aware of this possible patient impact. We Encourage You to Apply to Participate in All of Our Product Networks to Continue to Receive Payment Directly from BCBSMA We invite you to apply to our networks by completing a Prescreening Form so that we may review your qualifications and consider your eligibility for participation with BCBSMA: To access this form, visit our B1ueLinks for Providers website at www.bluecrossma.com/provider, then select Become a BCBSMA Provider then choose Ambulance from the drop-down menu. If you have questions, please call Network Management Services at 1-800-316-BLUE (2583). Contact Us If you have questions or would like to obtain more information on the aforementioned F. Y.1., please call Network Manager Nicole Tully at 617-246-9334. As always, thank you for the care you provide to our members. -BCBSMA_refers_to_Blue Gross-and_Blue_Shield_of_Massachusetts,Jne., ross.and_Blue_ShieldofMassachusetts-HMO-Blue anc,-and/or 11Aasenrhi isntte Rgnefit Ariminicfratn- 1 I r h-H nn Prnrh:rf nortiri- i,~ Aonic+e~e.t AA"t, ..F rtie m:,, r...,.~ oi..,. c~.:..w n.....,-:...:.... Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner; Peter Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 7:42 AM To: Doherty, John Cc: Reading - Selectmen; Schena, Paula Subject: Ban practice I got a call on Ask the Town Manager last night thanking the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen for responding to a neighbor's concerns and having the band move their practice location slightly to lessen the impact on the neighborhood. He said that this change has made a great difference in their quality of life. I indicated that I would pass his thanks on to the Superintendent of Schools. Thanks John. I/c Board of Selectmen 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 manage rCc~ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http_//readingina- siu_vey•viqualtownhall net/survey/sidl91b54a9276d612c7/ 9/23/2010 Page 1 of 1 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:48 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: My CAB Membership I/c Board of Selectmen Post 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 townmanagerQci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at h1t_p://readinama- surva.yirtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/9lb54a9276d6l2c7/ From: Tracy Sopchak [mailto:tsopchak@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 1:26 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Cameron, Vinnie; Mary Ellen O'Neill; Arthur Carakatsane Subject: My CAB Membership Arthur, Mary Ellen, Vinny, Peter; I started a new job on Monday. I am very very excited. It is with Groundwork Lawrence, a small non-profit doing environmental. sustainability and justice work in the city. I have been doing pro-bono work for them all year. The job is part time, flexible hours and I can work at home some of the time. I am the Development Manger responsible for all things funding related and there is a lot of potential for growth there and in related fields and organizations. Due to this drastic change in my lifestyle, I am going to need to cut back on my extra curricular activities so that I can manage work and home. Unfortunately this means I am resigning my position on the CAB. I have much enjoyed my short stint on the committee and I've learned a lot. I will forever have a deep appreciation of the important role that municipals play in the electricity industry. If it would help for me to come to a final meeting as a replacement is being found, I can certainly do that. Best Regards, Tracy 9/23/2010 Page 1 oft_ L.(C- 3as Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 7:49 AM To: Delios, Jean Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Tim O'Connor, Pearson/Addison Wesley abutter I/c Board of Selectmen 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 manager ci.readirig.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http_//readingma- / survey.virtuaLownhall.net/survey/sid/"`-9lb54a9276d6l2c7 From: Tim O'Connor [mailto:Tim.OConnor5@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:48 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: FW: Tim O'Connor, Pearson/Addison Wesley abutter Hello Selectmen. FYI, please see the email thread between me and Mr. Blute from the Pulte Group. If/when we secure a time to meet with some of the abutters, I would welcome one of you to participate. in the meeting. Thanks so much, Tim O'Connor 96 Curtis Street From: Reid Blute [mailto:Reid.Biute@PulteGroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 2:07 PM To: Tim.OConnor5@comcast.net' Subject: Re: Tim O'Connor, Pearson/Addison Wesley abutter Mr O'Connor, Thank you for your comments and for your kind offer to host a neighbor meeting at your home. This seems like a wonderful idea to me. Let me digest your suggestions and get back in touch with you when I have had the chance to think about your suggestions. ` 9/23/2010 Please feel free to email me anytime. Regards, Reid. From: Tim O'Connor <Tim.OConnor5@comcast.net> To: Reid Blute Sent: Wed Sep 22 10:05:35 2010 Subject: Tim O'Connor, Pearson/Addison Wesley abutter Hi Mr. Blute, I was sorry I could not attend. the Selectmen's meeting last night however, I did record the live TV taping and got to watch your presentation late last night. I have lived in Reading all of my 42 years and moved into 96 Curtis Street in 1999. 1 have a wife and two young children as well. Addison Wesley was in its final stages when we moved in and I had no illusions that something would eventually be developed on the site. My overall, general impressions of your presentation were positive. As you know we have been presented with many different scenarios over the past 10 years, most of which have been met with very strong resistance from the neighbors (and sometimes the town leadership as well), however as the zoning and developers plans have evolved,. I think we abutters have come to terms with the fact that something will be going on the site and I think your proposal, in many ways, can be superior to past attempts. Here is what 'l like and what I believe will be continued positive talking.points for you and for the neighborhood in the future. Over 55 housing is very positive as they are primarily a demographic of positive neighbors (lower traffic, noise; etc.) Condo ownership versus apartment renters will necessarily bring in a better, less transient neighbor, one who is better invested in the property and the community Lesser street level parking spaces. Under building parking is key and lesser street level parking spaces is always more desirable. At this stage, I think many of the abutters have similar and mostly smaller concerns. in terms of buffer zones, landscaping, lighting and fencing. I think in the overall scheme of things ; these issues are relatively minor. However, please do not underestimate the impact of the abutters and neighborhood. I think past developers have neglected the direct abutter and cross-the-street neighbors and have been paid dearly in their efforts to. "win hearts and minds". Accordingly, you have heard the Selectman repeatedly state the importance working closely with the abutters specifically and the neighborhood as whole. In this spirit, I would like to invite you out to my home some evening to discuss your plans and our concerns. I would be happy to call all of my Curtis Street direct abutters and host a small meeting at my house. I think this will be hugely beneficial to you as developer and show that you want to work with us abutters in a positive manner going forward. Likewise, I may suggest a personal phone call from you or one of your associates to each direct abutter. There are not too many of us and this type of personal connection will go a long. way. Please let me know if you can accommodate a meeting at my house for some of the neighborhood. Lastly, please feel free to contact me anytime on my cell phone if you have any questions or desire any insights from a neighborhood perspective. 617-447-3150. Thanks so much for your consideration, i Tim O'Connor 9/23/2010 96 Curtis Street