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Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
DATE: October 21, 2010
RE: Agenda - October 26, 2010
1 a) A copy of the draft agenda for the Economic Forum to be held on November 9th is
enclosed. Ben wanted to see if Board members had any suggestions with regard to the
agenda.
2) This terminology has been added to the agenda. This is some of the information that I
received by being a member of the Open Meeting Law Advisory Commission. The
Attorney General uses and suggests using language for this to address things that might
come up during the meeting..
3a) Enclosed is a proclamation for Red Ribbon Week. RCASA Director Erica McNamara
will be present perhaps with others to receive the proclamation.
5a) This is a continuation of the discussion on Causeway Road. Information has been sent to
the abutters. You will note that the cost is somewhat higher than the previous version
because of moving the road and getting into some additional construction costs. Before
Tuesday night I will have had a chance to discuss with the General Manager of the Light
Department their level of participation in this project.
5b) Benjamin.Lane and Kylie Drive are ready for acceptance. All improvements have been
completed. The hearing is required prior to Town Meeting action on this matter.
5c) The Board of Assessors and staff will be in to preview the tax classification process and
give you some general information about the current status of values in the Town of
Reading. .
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5d) The Town. Meeting Warrant is included with your packet we will have your books to you
on Tuesday. The Board will need to decide which Articles they will have
recommendations on.
5e) Enclosed is the Selectmen's Policy on the Town Manager's Annual Performance Review.
The Board usually designates two of its members to head up the review for the Board. In
December I would expect that the Board would do my review in open session.
5f) Enclosed in your packet is material on a scenic road application for 46 Walnut Street.
The Scenic Road Bylaw requires this to be sent to the Board of Selectmen. I don't see
any Selectmen's issues that need to be brought to the Planning Commission's attention.
5g) Enclosed in your packet is summary information that was done several years ago on the
status of Reading's fees compared to a number of nearby communities. Bob LeLacheur
will have for you on Tuesday night some focused discussion and direction as
recommended by the Department Heads regarding changes in fees.
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Agenda
Economic Development Summit
October 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM Reading Senior Center
1. Introduction - Ben Tafoya - Board of Selectmen
2. Goals - Peter Hechenbleikner
• Master Plan
• Selectmen's/Town Manager's Goals
• Town Values
• Other
3. Status - Jean
• Initiatives
➢ Permitting Software
➢ Passport Booklet
➢ A Frame Signs/Sign By-Law Amendments
➢ Non-Conforming Signs - Sign Enforcement
➢ Wayfinding
➢ Public/Private Partnerships (tree boosters; adopt-an-island...)
• New Businesses
• Projects in the Queue
➢ Former Atlantic Site - 30 Haven Street
➢ Former Tambone Site - 80-100 Main Street
Former Frame Shop - Main Street
➢ MF Charles Building
18-20 Woburn Street
➢ Venetian Moon - Roof Deck
4. Trends - Meghan Young-Tafoya, EDC
• Proliferation of New Restaurants
• SWOT (Strengths; Weaknesses; Opportunities;
Threats) Analysis.
• Outdoor Dining
• Downtown Nodes Emphasized through Wayfinding
5. Next Steps - James Bonazoli
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ZBA CASE SCHEDULE
October 21
Case # 10-10 1349 Main Street Continuation of a Public Hearing on the petition of Elite Freestyle Karate LLC who seeks a Variance
and an appeal from a decision of the Building Inspector under Section(s) 6.2.3.2.2 of the zoning bylaws
in order to install 2 additional wall signs where sign bylaw allows 1 wall sign per business on the
property located at 1349 Main Street in Reading, MA.
Case # 10-11 167 Washington Street Continuation of a Public Hearing on the petition of Charles Gray who seeks a Special permit under
Section(s) 6.3/6.3.3.2/6.3.8 of the zoning bylaws in order to demolish an existing non-conforming two
family dwelling located on a non-conforming lot and to reconstruct a new two family dwelling as per
plans submitted on the property located at 167 Washington Street in Reading, MA.
November 4
Case # 10-05 369 Main Street Continuation of a Public Hearing on the petition of Jiffy Lube (Back Bay Sign) who seeks a Variance
under Section 6.2.3.2.1 of the zoning bylaws in order to allow Jiffy Lube one free-standing sign and two
wall signs (current bylaws allow one free-standing sign or one wall sign) for the property located at 369
Main Street in Reading, MA.
Case # 10-14 107 Main Street A Public Hearing on the petition of 107 Main Street Reading LLC who seeks a Variance / Special
00 Permit / An appeal of a decision by the Building Inspector under Section 4.2.2 / 2.2.35 / 6.3.2 / 7.44.2 of
the zoning bylaws in order to extend the commercial parking lot into a residential district on the property
located at 107 Main Street in Reading, MA.
Case # 10-15 14 Strawberry Hill Lane A Public Hearing on the petition of Steven L. Cicatelli, Esq. (Mona C. DeAngelo) who seeks a Variance
and/or an appeal of a decision by the Building Inspector under Section 5.1.2 / 7.4.2 of the zoning bylaws
in order to construct a single family dwelling on the property located at 14 Strawberry Hill Lane in
Reading, MA. This property is located in an S-15 District and requires a lot area of 15,000 square feet
and a frontage of 100 feet.
November 18
December 2
December 16
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 3:24 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Reports for the Warrant
Copy - TM report
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 townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http;//readin ma-
survey.virtualtownhall. net/survey/sid/4a 123638fd4e28b8/
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:26 PM
To: Torman, Harold S
Cc: Marsie K. West; Greenfield, David C; Hechenbleikner, Peter; LaPointe, Gail
Subject: RE: Reports for the Warrant
Here are the recent vehicle disposal methods/prices as requested by Hal. These items are all from the April 2010
Town Meeting Article:
Department
Equipment
Results
Fire
2000 Model Year Type III Ford/
Horton Ambulance
Trade-In $4,000
Police
Two Ford Crown Victoria Police
Cruisers (2006, 2007)
2006 Trade-In $1,700; 2007 Trade-
in $2,800
DPW
2000 Ford E250 Cargo Van
Extender
Trade-In $500
DPW
1987 Melrose Bobcat Front End
Loader
Trade-In $1,500
10/20/2010
Page 2 of 2
DPW
1952 Warco Diesel Powered Motor
Grader
DPW still` has. possession; will
auction it in the next few months
DPW
1990 International Dump Truck #
rade-In $2,500
(16) Model # 4900 4x2
DPW
1998 International Dump Truck with
Trade-In $15,000
Mounted Catch Basin Cleaner
(Stet co Model 950t/13)
Thanks,
Bob
Bob LeLacheur
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01.867
(P) 781=942-6636
(F) 781-942-9037
Please note new Town Hall Hours:
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 -_ci.reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at httpHreadingma-
survey virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/4al23638fd4e28b8/
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 2:34 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Thank you for YCC!
For Board of Selectmen under TM report - redact the email address from the sender.
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 townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at ht . ireadin-gma-
surv y.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/4al23638fd4e28b8/
From: Knight, Maureen
Sent: Tuesday, October. 12, 2010 9:34 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: FW: Thank you for YCC!
From: Lori Renn Parker
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 8:50 AM
To: Knight, Maureen
Subject: Thank you for YCC!
Maureen--
I just love reading Your Community Connection. I especially love the new part near the beginning about Reading
businesses. I enjoy tracking such information in the local papers, but they don't always have every location and
feature so much lively detail. When I see a business property boarded up for along time and falling into disrepair,
I often wonder what its status is. (I'm especially thinking of the old Tuxedo and Art Shoppe properties on Main
Street.) I also wonder from time to time what's. the statut of the M. F. Charles. building where the stationery store
and second location of Sense of Wonder used to be, though newspapers have been keeping us well-apprised of
developments at the the Oaktree/Atlantic site and the old Addison Wesley campus. And I love reading about all
the recreational opportunities in Reading, having one place (YCC) for so much useful municipal and civic
information, and learning about programs for people from tots to seniors, cultural events, and church and school
fairs--there's so much good stuff going on here! Anyway, thank you for. all the work you put into this e-
publication. It shows, and it's appreciated.
--Lori
10/12/2010 11
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Subj:Danis -wine bunker
To the selectmen and CPDC
For some reason, this e-mail was kicked back to me, so I am hand
delivering this copy.
Date:10/18/2010 11:47:41 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:Wmelnoky@aol.com
To:selectmen@ci.reading.ma.us
CC:cpdc@ci.reading.ma.us
Sent from the Internet (Details)
After attending the CPDC meeting tonight, I became aware of what looks
to me like a discrepancy. The CPDC, apparently did not have a copy of
the liquor license meeting since that applied to the retail entity and
the owner of the building was the party before them. They approved a
waiver of the site plan review with a warning that the plans might not
comply with the restrictions of the.selectmen's meeting. They were
specifically aware of the issue of the windows, but mentioned that there
might be other issues. Upon getting home, I checked briefly, and
another issue needs to be addressed that of retail area. The plan
presented for a waiver was for 7200 sq. ft if I remember correctly.
But the license is limited to 5000 sq. ft. of retail area. I also am not
sure if the mezzanine was counted in the sq. ft. calculation, which
would increase the discrepancy. I also think the window area is
insufficient to allow viewing the cashier(s). Before major construction
begins, and the board feels pressured to grant an exemption, could this
matter be reviewed? I think storage space cannot be ignored in counting
retail space and Danis should be aware of this from previous hearings
regarding the overall property, and.while I realize that the license
goes to one entity and the building plan goes to another, these matters
are tied.
Thank you. Ellen C. Childress
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PROCLAMATION
RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN WEEK
WHEREAS: Alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages; and
WHEREAS: .It is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by
community members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS: The Joshua Eaton School community has consistently led a school-based
initiative to bring attention to Red Ribbon Week and the National Red
Ribbon Campaign; and
WHEREAS: The Red Ribbon Campaign offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate
their commitment to drug-free lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs, no illegal
use of legal drugs); and
WHEREAS: The National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in every community
in America during "Red Ribbon Week" on October 23-31; and
WHEREAS: Business, government, parents, law enforcement, media, medical, religious
institutions, schools, senior citizens, service organizations and youth will
demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing
and displaying Red Ribbons during this week long campaign; and
WHEREAS: The partners of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse and the
Joshua Eaton Elementary School further commit their resources to ensure
the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Reading, Massachusetts does hereby proclaim October 23-31, 2010 as Red
Ribbon Campaign Week, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug
prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are
strongly committed to strive to be a drug-free community.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
James E. Bonazoli, Chairman
Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
Stephen A. Goldy
Ben Tafoya
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Fax: (781) 942-5441 PUBLIC WORKS
Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9077
October 14, 2010
Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Selectmen,
Attached please find the revised construction cost estimate and updated betterment
assessments to upgrade Causeway Road to a public right of way. The estimate is based on
the preferred alternate expressed by the residents at the October 5;,2010, public hearing.
The total cost of improvements is $428,000 of which $97,000 is within the existing public
right of way-and $331,000 within the private roadway section.
Based on the preferred revised pavement alignment there is an increase in the total
betterment assessments to the abutting property owners in the amount of $23,000. This is
directly attributed to additional costs required to construct the roadway in the wooded area,
increased drainage relocation and additional tree removal. The estimate as presented
includes all improvement costs and does not exclude any costs for work that may be
performed by others or funds that may be received by outside agencies.
Sincerely,
George J. Zambouras, P.E., Town Engineer
Cc: Peter Hechenbleikner
Residents
RMLD
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ENT ASSESSM
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Old Ma /Parcel
9 119/3
MAP
31
PARCEL
1
ADDRESS
RMLD
FRONTAGE
31
ASSESSMENT
$ 5,316.30
NOTES
frontage shown on Assessors plan is
11915
31
2
31 Causeway Rd, Readin , MA
60.58
$ 10,389.09
Calculated Frontage
119/6
31
3
33 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
60.56
$ 10,385.66
Calculated Frontage
11917
25
57
RMLD
221.28
$ 37,948.13
Calculated Frontage
119/10
31
4
RMLD
178.96
$ 30,690.51
Calculated Frontage
119/11
31
5
TOWN
169.24
$ 29,023.59
Calculated Frontage
11016
25
46
80 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
129.20
$ 22,156.99
110/7
25
47
74 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
120.00
$ 20,579.24
110/8
25
48
66 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
120.00
$ 20,579.24
11019
25
49
60 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
120.00
$ 20,579.24
110/10
25
50
52 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
126.47
21,688.81
110/11
25
51
53 Causewa Rd, Reading, MA
120.00
20,579.24
110/12
25
52
61 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
120.00
$ 20,579.24
110/13
25
, 53
65 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
120.00
$ 20,579.24
110/14
25
54
73 Causeway Rd, Readin , MA
120.00
$ 20,579.24
110/15
25
55
81 Causeway Rd, Reading, MA
112.81
$ 19,346.20
$ 331,000.00
f37.
Total private road frontage 1930.10
Estimate for the construction of the private section of roadwa $ 331,000.00
cost per linear foot= $ 171.49
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WAY
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Old Ma /Parcel
MAP
PARCEL
ADDRESS
FRONTAGE
NOTES
919112
31
6
"101 willow St, Reading, MA
246.64
Public - frontage is derived from record plans
119113
31
7
TOWN
96.69
Public - frontage is derived from record plans
119116A
31
9
(STATE)
374.61
Public
CAUSEWAY ROAD RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK -ALTERNATE #2
PUB
STATESECTION
milUpatch/oveday
LIC
STATESECTION
Reclaim
PRIV
MID-SECTION
Reclaim
ATE
'EXTENSION'SECTION
mili/oveday
ITEM
Total
Estimated
Quantity
Unit
Unit Price
Sum of all
extended
prices
Lowell St Goiter (Sta
0+00 to Ste 3+00
Ste 3+00 to End of State
Section Sta 4+61
Sta 4+61 to Sta 9+75
Sta 9+75 to end (Sla
13+7
Construction Signage
Excavation
16.00
168.00
SF -
CY
$ 20.00
$ 25.00
$320.00
$4,200.00
18
320.00
-
33
-
825.00
133
3,325.00
2
'
50.00
Tree Removal >I= 12" .
Tree Removal < 12"
7.00.
5.00
Each
Each
$ 1,500.00
S 800.00
$10,500.00
34,000.00
-
3
-
2,400.00
6
2
9,000.00
1,600.00
1
1,500.90
-
Trim 15" Oak Tree
Trim 35" Oak Tree
1.00
1.00
Each
Each
$ 200.00
$ 400.00
$200.00
$400.00
-
1
200.00.
-
1
-
400.00
Remove Basketball Hoo
Each
$ 200.00
50.00
-
-
p
Remove and Reset Mailboxes
Relocate Hydrant
Relocate Utility Pole (RMLD)
Remove and Dispose Bushes
Rebuild existing sandstone/brick walkway
2.00
-
3.00
-
2.00
Each
Each
Each
LS
- Per
$ 125.00
$ 800.00
S 10,000.00
$ 100.00
$ 1,200.00
5250.00
$0.00
$30,000.00
$0.00
$2,400.00
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
10,000.00
2
2
2
250.00
-
20,000.00
-
2,40100.
'
vement Excavation
P
8.00
CY
$ 35.00
$280.00
6
210.00
-
2
70.00
-
a
Cutout/Patch (includes bit. cone.)
Granite Curb -Straight
233.00
- 1,884.00
SY
LF
$ 165.00
$ 32.00
$38,445.00
$60,288.00
86
430
14,190.00
13,760.00
270
-
8,640.00
- 758
-
24 256.00
147
426
24,255.00
13,632.00
ite Curb -Radius
G
178.50
LF
$ 32.00
$5,712.00
-
-
-
178.5
5,712.00
ran
Granite Curb -Throat Stones
Granite Curb -Curb Returns
30.00
42.00
_
Each
Each
$ 235.00
$ 235.00
$7,050.00
59,870.00
2
-
470.00
4
-
940.00
12
18
2,820.00
4,230.00
18
18
4,230.00
4,230.00
Gravel Borrow
166.00.
CY
$ 30.00
54,980.00
-
33
990.00
133
3,990.00
Fine Grading and Compacting
atch
ut--
Sid
lk
1,80:1.00
47.00
SY
Sy
$ 1.50
$ 180.00
$2,701.50
$8,460.00
-
430
645.00
-
1371
2,056.50
47
-
8,460.00
p
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c
Sidewalk overlay (14')
474.00
SY
$ 18.00
$6,532.00
-
-
10
180.00
464
8,352.00
Adjust Drainage and Utility Structures
7.00
EA
$ 165.00
S1,155.00
1
155.00
2
330.00
4
660.00
Rebuild Drainage and Utility Structures
4.00
VF
$ 165.00
S66100
4
660.00
New Catch Basin
2.00
LS
$ 21500.00
$5,000.00
-
2
5,000.00
New Drain Manhole
1.00
LS
$ 2,300.00
$2,300.00
-
-
-
1
2,300.00
12" RCP
18.00
LF
$ 80.00
$90D.00
-
-
18
900.00
-
Ab
do
RCP
30 00
LF
$ 4000
51,200.00
-
30
1.200.00
an
n
Adjust Water Gates -
3.00
EA.
$ 125.00
$375.00
1
125.00
2
250.00
to grade)
lace
ate castin
(in
ater
1.00
EA
$ 150.00
$150.00
1
150.00
-
,
p
g
g
Stone bound casting (in place, to grade)
Binder & Top Handwork
Bit Conc
1.00
42.00
EA
TON
5 85.00
$ 135.00
$85.00
$5,670.00
3
-
405.00
1
3
85.00
405.00
25
3,375.00
11
1,485.00
.
crete Base Course (3")
i
C
Bit
282.00
TON
$ 75.00
$21,150.00
74
5,550.00
208
15,600.00
-
nous
on
um
ncrete Leveler Course (1")
u
C
Bit
i
99.00
TON
$ 75.00
$7,425.00
10
750.00
-
-
89
6,675.00
no
s
o
um
Tack Coat
S
ra
217.00
GAL
S 3.00
5651.00
51
153.00
23
69.00
68
204.00
75
225.00
p
y
Course (2")
Bituminous Concrete To
457.00
TON
$ 75.00
534,275.00
95
7,125.00
49
3,675.00
151
11,325.00
162
12,150.00
p
Hot Rubberized Sealer
Cold Plane
1,457.00
2,330.00
LF
SY
$ 1.00
S 2.85
$1,457.00
$6,640.50
"380
860
380.00
2,451.00
161
161.00
-
514
514.00
-
402
1470
402.00
4,189.50
Reclaim Base Course
Drain Construction
1,621.00
1
Sy
LS
5 2.75
$55,000.00
54,457.75
S55,000.00
-
-
456
1,259.50
1163
1
3,198.25
55,000.00
-
Crack Sealing -
360.00
Gal
$ 8.50
$3,060.00
150
1,275.00
-
210
1,765.00
R&R Wood Pole Fence at RMLD Property
81.00
LF
$ 45.00
33,645.00
-
-
81
3,645.00
Line
tion offence at R52IRMLD Prop
eldi
R
1.00
+LS
$ 135.00
$135.00
-
-
1
135.00
-
.
spose sec
emov
Loam and Seed
1,370.00
BY
$ 5.50
$7,535.00
200
1,100.00
145
797.50
445
2,447.50
580
3,190.00
Traffic Markin
s
1
LS
5150.00
$150.00
1
150.00
g
fcamboard
etc
aint
takes
li
Mi
1
LS
5 75.00
575.00
1
75.00
-
,
,
es... s
, p
sc supp
Traffic Control
1
LS
$ 27,126.95
$27,126.95
1
4,325.40
1
3,69720
1
18,099.13
1
1,00523
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evised Through October 13, 2010
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$ 38,886.67 - S 4,757.94 $ 4,066.92
$427,753.37 5 52,337.34 $ 44.736.12
TOTAL COST PRIVATE SECTION =
S 19,908.04 s 10,152.77
$ 218,999.41 5 111,680.50
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To the Inhabitants of the
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Please take notice that the
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ing public hearing on Tuesday,
October 26, 2010 in the
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:39 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Schena, Paula
Cc: Boatwright, Bill
Subject: material for BOS packet today
Here is an outline of the timeline of issues surrounding the Tax Classification Hearing:
1. State must respond to all values submitted by the Town.
2. The Town must review & reply to all comments from the State.
3. Impact Notices must be sent out by the Town for informal hearings.
4. Informal Hearings held (minimum - one week).
5. Make appointments, review & correct items that are off (if over 10% difference).
6. Report back to the State for finalization of process and Tax Rate.
7. TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING (November 16th?)
8. Perform all Calculations if rate is split.
9. Issue tax bills.
Thanks,
Bob
Bob LeLacheur
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
(P)-781-942-6636
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DRAFT
November 8. 2010 Subsequent Town Meeting
WARRANT OUTLINE 10/21/2010
Art. Mover/
# Article Description Sponsor Comment
Moderator
Notes
1
Reports
Board of Selectmen
♦ State of the Schools -
Recognition of
Doherty
George Theophanis
♦ RMLD - O'Neill
♦ Report on instructional
motion re church snow
plowing -
Hechenbleikner
♦ Report of the ahMBC -
Michaud
117,11 IclI'MIs
Igo i~~ Of SCI(2cimL:ii
♦ Bonazoli
Table
3
Amend Capital Improvement Program
Board of Selectmen
♦ Motion- Anthony
FY 2011- FY 2020
♦ Presentation -
Hechenbleikner
♦ FINCOM report -
Berman
4 Amend FY 2011 Budget FINCOM ♦ Motion -West 2/3 vote
♦ Presentation -
Hechenbleikner
♦ FINCOM report-
Greenfield
5~ Payment of prior years'bills ' Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion _ Goldy 9/10 vote
♦ Presentation -
Hechenbleikner
♦ FINCOM report- Levne
6 Disposal of tangible property Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion- Tafoya
♦ Presentation -
Hechenbleikner
♦ FINCOM report -
Torman
25
9 Debt Authorization - School Buildings School Committee ♦ Motion- Caruso 2/3 vote
- "Green Repair" program 4 Presentation - Delai
® School Committee
report
e FINCOM report -
Greenfield
10 Amending boundaries of Birch Board of Selectmen ♦ Motion - Anthony
Meadow parcel ownership ® Presentation -
Hechenbleikner,
Zambouras
11 Street Acceptance - Benjamin Lane, Board of Selectmen o Motion- Schubert 3 separate motions
Causeway Road, Kiley Drive ♦ Presentation - 2/3 vote
Zambouras
♦ FINCOM report -
Dockser
Counted Vote
2/3 vote
2/3 vote
17 Approving a contract for greater than 3 Reading Municipal ♦ Motion - O'Neill 2/3 vote
years Light Board ♦ Presentation -Cameron _
♦ Bylaw Comm. Report
-
Pacino
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SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article
Title
Sponsor
#
Page
1
Reports
Board of Selectmen
2
2
Instructions
Board of Selectmen
2,3
3
Amend Capital Improvements Program
Board of Selectmen
3
FY 2011 - FY 2020
4
Amend the FY 2011 Budget
Finance Committee
3-5
5
Payment of Prior Years Bills
Board of Selectmen
5
.6
Disposal of Tangible Property
Board of Selectmen
5
7
Debt Authorization - Water Improvement
Board of Selectmen
6,7
Loan Program
8
Authorize the Town to apply for Funds -
Board of Library Trustees
. 7,8
Reading Public Library Project
9
Debt Authorization - School Buildings -
School Committee
8,9
"Green Repair"" Program
lb
Amend Boundaries of Birch Meadow
Board of Selectmen
9,10
Parcel Ownership
11
Street Acceptance - Benjamin Lane,
Board of Selectmen
10-12
Causeway Road, Kiley Drive
12
Acceptance of Drainage Easements -
Board of Selectmen
12,13
Benjamin Lane
13
Home Rule Petition re: Additional Package
Board of Selectmen
13-15
Store License for Downtown
14
Bylaw Amendment re: Eliminating Precinct
Rules Committee
15,16
Chairman Term Limits
15
Amend Charter to Eliminate Land Bank
Board of Selectmen
16,17
Committee
16
Charter Amendment re: Referendum
Board of Selectmen
17-19
Procedures
5;x
28
Article
Title
Sponsor
Pane_
17
Approve a Contract for Greater than Three
RMLD
19,20
Years
18
Zoning - Amendments to Sign Regulations -
CPDC
20-22
Side Setback on Free Standing Signs in
Business-A, Business-C and Industrial Zoning
Districts
19
Zoning - Amendments to Sign Regulations -
CPDC
22-25
Free Standing Signs in Business-B Zoning
District
20
Zoning - Amendments to Sign Regulations -
CPDC
25-27
Exempt Signs in Business-A and Business-B
Zoning Districts
21
Zoning - Amendments to Sign Regulations -
CPDC
27,28
Second Sign Permitted in Single Tenant
Buildings in Business-A Zoning District
22
Zoning - Correction to Section 6.3 -
CPDC
28
Nonconforming
APPENDIX
Report on Instructional Motion re: Church
30
Snow Plowing
Report on Progress to Date - ad hoc
31
Municipal Building Committee
FY 2011-FY 2020 Capital Improvements
Blue Pages
32-39
Program
Conduct of Town Meeting
40-46
Town Meeting Handout Guidelines
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading:
By virtue' of this Warrant, I, on Oetober 12, 2010 notified arid warned the
inhabitants of the. Town of Reading; qualified-to vote on Town affairs, to meet at the
place and at the time specified by posting. attested copies of this7own Meeting Warrant
in the following public places within the Town of Reading:
Precinct 1
J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street
Precinct 2
Peter Sanborn Place, 50 Bay State Road
Precinct 3
Reading Police Station, 15 Union Street
Precinct 4
Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue .
Precinct 5
Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street
Precinct 6
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street
Precinct 7
Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Avenue
Precinct 8
Wood End School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane
The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to November 8, 2010,
the' date set for the Subsequent Town Meeting in this Warrant.
I• also caused an attested copy of this Warrant to be posted on the..Town.
of. Reading'web site. ~
U zm WAX a'
John Della Paolera, Constable
A true copy. Attest:
Laura Gemme; Town Clerk
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SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
(Seal)
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss
To any of the Constables -of the Town of Reading, Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; you are hereby required to notify and warn
the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet at the
Reading Memorial High'Schooi Auditorium; 62 Oakland Road, in said Reading, on Monday, November
8, 2010, at seven-thirty o'clock in the evening, -at which time and place the following articles are to be
acted upon and determined exclusively by Town. Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of
the Reading Home Rule Charter. .
ARTICLE 1 To hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant,
Treasurer-Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public,Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of
Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board,
Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning & Development Commission;
Conservation Commission, Town Manager and any other Board or Special Committee.
Board of Selectmen
Background: This Article appears on the Warrant for all Town Meetings. At this Subsequent Town
Meeting, the following report(s) are anticipated:
• State of the Schools Report
• RMLD Report
• Report on Instructional Motion re: Church snow plowing (see Appendix)
• Report on progress to date - ad hoc Municipal Building Committee (see Appendix)
Finance Committee Report:. No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 2 To choose all other necessary Town Officers and -Special Committees and
determine what instructions shall be given Town Officers and Special Committees, and to see what sum
the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the
purpose. of funding Town Officers and Special Committees to carry out the instructions given to them', or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: This Article appears on the Warrant of all Town Meetings. There are no known
instructional Motions at this time. The Town Moderator requires that all proposed Instructional Motions
be submitted to the Town Clerk in advance so that Town Meeting Members may be "warned" as to the
subject -of an Instructional Motion in advance of the motion being made. Instructional Motions are
normally held until the end of all other business at Town Meeting. .
Finance Committee Report: No report.
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Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 3 To see 'if the Town will vote to amend. the FY 2011 - FY 2020, Capital
Improvements Program as' provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter, or take any
other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: The following amendments are proposed to the FY 2011-FY 2020 Capital Improvements
Program (CIP). These amendments need to be 'included in the CIP In order for Town Meeting to
consider funding them under the various Articles at Town Meeting. The full revised CIP is included in
the blue pages in the back of this report.
The following are proposed modifications to the CIP previously approved at the Annual Town
Meeting in April 2010:
• Killam Roof $1,000,000 in FY11 (Article 0) previously shown in FY18 for $700,000;.
• Killam Windows $500,000 in FY11 (Article 9) previously shown as $36,000/year in
FY12-FY13;
Birch Meadow Windows $500,000 in FY11 (Article 9) previously shown as'$18,000/year
in FY12-13.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this
Article at their meeting on-October 13, 2010 by a•vote of 6-0-0. These changes to the Capital Plan will
be discussed further in Article 9.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article.
12 of the April 26, 2010 Annual Town Meeting. relating to the Fiscal Year 2011 Municipal Budget, and
see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and
appropriate as the result of any such amended votes for the operation of the Town and its government,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Finance Committee
Background:
General Fund
Account Line
Description
Decrease
Increase
FINCOM Vote
G92
Town Administration - Expenses
• Postage
$8,000-
Printing and Paper •
$ 2,000
192
Finance - Expenses
Postage
$ 8,000
• Printing and Paper
$ 2,000
• Mass Communications System
$12,000
Public Safety)
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K91
Community Services -Wages
2/3 TM vote
e -Sick* Leave Buyback
$ 4,470
K92
Community Services - Expenses
'
Veteran's Benefits
$25,000
L91
Library - Wages
213 TM vote
Sick Leave Buyback
$ 5,145
Subtotals
$10,000
$56,615
Net Operating Expense.
$46,615
Net Change in Revenues
$50,000
• Fed. Medicaid - $330,000
• Local Meals Tax + $140,000
State Aid + $105,000.
Reading Ice AA + $35,000
from Town $ick/Vacation
Stabilization Fund.
$ 9,615
From'Free Cash,
$871000 '
Enterprise Funds
Account Line
Description
Decrease
Increase
FINCOM Vote
W99
Water
e Reduce by overhead already
$377,367
voted in General Fund
budgets; new total for line
W99. is $5,055,924 of which .
$225,000 is from Water
Reserves and the balance
from property taxes, State
aid and non-property tax
local receipts
X99
Sewer
• Reduce by overhead already
$259,004
voted in General Fund
budgets; new total for line
W99 is $5,153,719 of which
$100,000 is from Sewer
Reserves and the balance
from property taxes, State
aid and non-property tax
local receipts
Subtotals
$636,371
$0
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Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this
Article at their meeting on October 13,. 2010 by a vote of* 7-0-0. The general fund changes adjust
balances versus the original FY 2011 Budget for unanticipated changes,. and the Enterprise Fund
changes eliminate accounting redundancies without changing any actual budget intentions.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during Fiscal Year 2011 of
bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or
take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: There is one known bill from a prior year., Approval of payment of that bill will take a
9/10 vote of Town Meeting. An engineering bill for $190 was thought to be a duplicate bill, but two
service calls had been performed.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this
Article at their meeting on October 13, 2010 by a vote of 6-0-0. There is only one bill outstanding for
$190 which originally was thought to be a duplicate bill.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, or
exchange, or dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, various items of Town
tangible-property, or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: The following list of tangible property with. a. value in excess of $5,000 is proposed for
disposition under this Article. Between now and Town Meeting, there may be additional items added to
the list.
c Police - 1996 Ford Econoline 250 Van
♦ Police - 1998 Ford Expedition
♦ Police - 1999 Ford Taurus
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this .
Article at their meeting on October 13, 2010 by a vote of 7-0-0. The Town either uses this property as
trade-in or sells it outright depending on the best value in individual circumstances.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
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ARTICLE 7 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing pursuant to G.L. Chapter 44,
§7 and 8 or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of reconstructing
water systems, including the costs of engineering services, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding-
services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to
be spent under* the direction of the Town Manager; and to see if the Town will authorize the Town
Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or any other agency of the Town to apply for a grant' or loans to be
used to defray all or any part of said water construction and/or reconstruction and related matters; and to
see if. the Town will vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any or all agreements as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article; and to see if the Town will authorize the Town
Manager, the Board of Selectmen, or any other.agency of the Town to apply for a non-interest bearing
Than from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; and to authorize the Treasurer-Collector, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow pursuant to said loan, or take any other action with
respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority offers two assistance programs that
provide financial assistance to member MWRA communities to perform water rehabilitation projects. The
first is the Local Pipeline Assistance Program (LPAP) which provides interest, free loans to member
communities to rehabilitate water pipelines and improve' local water quality conditions. This loan
program is scheduled to terminate in FY13, and the Town's allocation under the LPAP Program is
$1,916,000.
The second program is the Local Water System Assistance Program (LWSAP) which provides
interest free loans to member communities to .rehabilitate water pipelines, improve local water quality
conditions, and upgrade local water systems. This is a new program which will provide assistance from
FY11 to FY20. The Jown's allocation under the LPAP Program is limited to $500,000 annually with 'a
total allocation of $4,146,000 over the 10 year period.
Under each program, the interest free loan is required to be paid back to the MWRA in equal
installments over a 10 year period beginning one year after the distribution of the funds for approved
projects.
Acceptance of 'the interest free loan offers will enable the Town to continue with its water
distribution system improvement projects with reduced capitol expenditures. The use of the loan
programs also enables the Town to combine projects, and achieve reduced' construction costs resulting
from the economy of scale of projects.
The Town has been making strides to upgrade and rehabilitate the Town's water distribution
system. These upgrades help to address poor fire flows, water quality, and pressure loss due to
undersized or deteriorated mains. In a 2001 study performed for the Town by Weston and Sampson
Engineering, the Haverhill Street at Batchelder Road. area. was found to have deficient fire flows,
providing only 27% of the recommend fire flows. The construction of a new transmission main in
Haverhill Street is part of the Town's Water Distribution Master Plan, and will greatly improve the flows in
this area increasing them to the recommend levels.
The upgrades to the water distribution system that have been performed by the Town in recent
years were not considered as eligible projects under the MWRA Program. The new Haverhill Street
transmission main is eligible for the MWRA Loan Program, and consists of the replacing the existing
water main from Wakefield Street to Batchelder Road with a new cement lined ductile iron pipe
approximately 7,500 feet long with an estimated cost of $2.285M,
The effect of the no-interest loan versus previous estimates carried on the debt schedule show a
projected savings of $445,575 over a five-year period.
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Finance Committee Report:. The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this
Article at their meeting on October 13, 2010 by a vote of 7-0-0. This will allow significant savings of
interest on expected future debt service.
Bvlaw'Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Library Trustees of the Reading
Public Library and/or the Board of Selectmen to apply for, accept and expend any State grants which
may be available for the project;. and to authorize the Library Building Committee. and/or the Board of
Selectmen and/or Library Trustees to apply for any State funds which might be available to defray ail or
part of the cost of the design, construction and equipping of the Library project; and to authorize the
Library Building Committee. and/or the Board of Selectmen and/or Library Trustees to accept and
expend any such funds when received without further appropriation.
Board -of Library Trustees
Background: In January, 2010; the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners issued an
announcement of major changes to the Public Library Construction Regulations, which increase the
average grant award for eligible projects to an average of 50%. Further changes encourage sustainable
construction and energy-efficient systems and construction. .
"Funding for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program was authorized by
Governor Deval Patrick and the Legislature. in the General Governmental Bonds Bill in 2008. The
program was first funded by a State bond authorization in 1987. As of January 2010, 290.grants totaling
over $304 million have been awarded. Of these, 209 have been for construction, addition/renovation or
special projects."
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For more information, please visit: http;//www.mass.gov/mblc/grants/Gonstruction/index.ph
Town Meeting (April 2010) approved $85,000 in funding to engage professional services to
develop a building program to update and expand the Reading Public. Library for the future, and to meet
an accelerated timeline to apply for a State construction grant. The Reading Public Library Building
Program Study is currently underway. A Building Programmer, Owners Project Manager, and architects
have, been hired as required by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners in order for the
project to be grant eligible.
This Article is requesting Town Meeting approval to apply for a State construction grant in
January 2011 based on the results of the current Building Program Study. This Article is NOT
requesting funding.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this
Article at their meeting on October 13, 2010 by 'a vote of 7-0-0.
Bylaw Committee Report : No report.
Board of Library Trustees Report: The Reading Public Library Board of Trustees proposes to apply
for a State construction grant- in order to renovate and expand the existing Library building, the former,
Highland School building. The current building, approximately 30,000 square feet, was built by local
architect Horace Wadlin in 1894 and served as an elementary school'until the 1980's. In 1984, after a
major redesign, the Library was,-moved to this location. The Library building is on the National Historic
Registe, and there are no current plans to demolish any part of the building.
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. The goals of the project are: To increase space for children's programs and learning areas;
create a new/expanded space for teens where they can gather, read; study, use computers and browse;
create new spaces for tutoring, silent study and group study; expand the capacity of a large meeting
room and add two small meeting/conference rooms; and remedy outgrown' and out-of-date service and
infrastructure issues.
The Trustees propose adding approximately 8,000 square feet to the Library and substantially .
renovating the current building to provide updated lighting, traffic flow, security, HVAC and wiring, and to
build in more flexible spaces for future growth, changes in services and increasing usage.. . .
The Library Building Program also calls for remediation of structural issues such as water
infiltration; roofing, gutter, downspout and masonry repairs; window restoration and/or replacements;
accessibility shortfalls; stairs, ramp and elevator upgrades; and redesign of workspaces to
accommodate newer methods of service delivery and automation.
ARTICLE 9 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available
funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of making improvements including but not limited to
repairing and/or replacing roofs and/or windows at the Killam School and/or Birch Meadow School,
including .the. costs of consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services,
and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be
expended by and under the direction of the School Committee and/or the Superintendent of Schools;
and to see if the Town will authorize the School Committee, Board of Selectmen, Superintendent of
Schools, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant from the Massachusetts
School Building Authority or any other source of funding, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part
of such improvements; and to authorize the School Committee and/or the Superintendent of Schools
and/or the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and agreements as may be necessary to
carry out the purposes of this Article, or take any other action with respect thereto.
School Committee
Background: In August' of 2010, the Massachusetts School Building Authority announced a new
funding program' entitled the Green Repair Program. This program is intended to assist in funding the
repair or replacement of roofs, windows and/or boilers in public school facilities that are .otherwise
structurally, functionally and educationally sound except for the condition of their roof, windows and/or
boilers. School districts interested in accessing the funding were required to submit Statements of
Interest between August 11 and September 22, 2010.
Over the past several years, the School Department has included in their school building facilities
ten-year capital plan, capital projects for the replacement of windows at. both the Killam and Birch
Meadow Elementary Schools as well as for a total roof replacement at the Killam Elementary School.
Given the funding targets for the MSBA's Green Repair.Program, the Reading School Committee and
the Reading Board of Selectmen both authorized the submission of Statements of Interest for these
projects at each of these schools per program requirements. These Statements of Interest were filed
with MSBA on September 16, 2010.
'.The MSBA has already defined the reimbursement, rates for each school district in the
Commonwealth. For Reading, the defined rate is•47.21%. Thus, if the Town were to be invited into the
program, we could potentially be reimbursed in the amount of $0.4721 for each dollar-spent, The MSBA
Board is expected to vote in November or December on the recommendation of MSBA staff on who to
i'n'vite into the program. If a district is invited to participate in the program, they must be able to
demonstrate that they have raised the entire' funding amount for the submitted projects in order to
execute a Project Funding Agreement. Once the Project Funding Agreement is executed, the district
can begin submitting for reimbursement immediately.
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The anticipated combined cost of the two projects, including feasibility studies, - project
management, design and construction, is on the order of $1.9 million. We are requesting authorization
to appropriate up to $2.0 million to allow for unforeseen contingencies. Our intent is to not sell bonds or
proceed with -any work on these two projects during this fiscal year unless a Project Funding Agreement
with the MSBA is executed.
The MSBA has reported that the total funding available for this statewide program is about $300
million and that the source is federal funding. The Green Repair Program requires that districts
receiving the funding commit to expend funds by December 30, 2011 per flow-down requirements from
the federal government. This is the reason for the accelerated timeline, and the need for this vote prior
to receiving final approval and invitation into the program.
If the project does move forward, it is expected that the Town will sell 10 year debt`to pay for its
52.790/o. share (at a rate of 3,5% at present). This will curtail some annual capital spending for the next
two years but have a lesser impact after that. The bulk of capital needs for the next two years are In
Facilities and Public Works equipment. Public Safety, Roads and Recreation projects will be unaffected.
Here is the expected debt service from Article 9, along with the amount of cash available for annual
capital requests both before and after such debt is sold:.
($000s)
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16.
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21
Cash.for capital
691
967
1698
1884
2187
2371
2775
3231
3392
3500
Article 9 debt
142
138
134
130
126
123
120
116
112
109
New cash for cap.
549
829
1564
1754
2061
2248
2655
3115
3280
'3391.
Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this
Article at their meeting on October 13, 2010 by a vote of 7-0-0. These improvements. are already in the
capital plan and accelerating them at this time with a 47% reimbursement rate would represent a
significant savings on the project.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
School Committee Report: Although the Reading School Committee has not taken a vote yet.to
support Article 9, they will take the vote on November. 1sT. The School Committee did vote in
September to support the Green Schools grant, which, included the Killam roof and windows and the
Birch Meadow windows.'
ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will 'vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control
of certain parcels of land, more or less located on Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road, and shown
on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Birch Meadow Drive, owned by the Town of Reading, Scale V=40%
Date: September 30, 2010, prepared by Town of Reading Engineering Division", said plan being on file. in'
the Town of Reading Engineering Division, from the Reading School Committee for school purposes, to
the Board of Selectmen for, roadway layout purposes; and to vote to transfer the care, custody,
management and control of certain' parcels of land as shown on the above plan from the Board of
Selectmen for municipal purposes, to the Reading School Committee for school purposes, or take any
other action with respect thereto. ,
Board of Selectmen
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Background:. Since the early 1900's, the Town has acquired title to numerous parcels of land in the
Birch Meadow area through various processes such as tax takings, orders of takings, purchases and
donations. The 15 to 20 parcels that were acquired comprise the property used for the Birch Meadow
Playground, Reading Memorial High School, Coolidge Middle School and roadways. When the parcels
were acquired, the control and management of'the parcels varied from playground,. school or general
municipal purposes. The purpose of this Article is to define the boundaries of each and establish
defined property ownership rights between the Town and the School Department.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 91 To see if the Town will vote to accept the following.roads as public ways pursuant
to M.G.L. c.82, in accordance with the layouts adopted by the Board of Selectmen and on file with the
Office of the Town Clerk:.Benjamin Lane, the entire length from Avon Street northerly for approximately
343 feet; Kylie Drive, the entire length from Wakefield Street southerly for approximately 432 feet;
Causeway Road from the end of the existing public way southeasterly approximately 950 feet; and to,
authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept deeds of easement and for the fee in said roads;. and to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase,'or take such ways in fee or rights of easement by
eminent. domain under the provisions of M.G.L. c.79, or to acquire said lands, in -fee -or rights of
easement therein by purchase, gift or otherwise, and to assess betterments therefore pursuant to M.G.L.
c.80 or Chapter 80A; and to see what' sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy or
transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate, for the acquisition of said lands or
easements therein or for payment of any eminent domain damages. and for the construction of said
ways,'or take any other action'with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen.
Background: Benjamin Lane and Kylle Drive are new streets that are ready to.be accepted as public
streets. All construction has been completed and all bonds have been released except for a $1000
bond being held to secure the transfer of drainage easements within the Benjamin Lane subdivision.
Causeway Road is a private way which is being requested to- be accepted as a public way by the
residents. .The roadway will be improved under the provision of law authorizing the assessment of
betterments, and be laid out in accordance with plans duly approved -by the Board of Selectmen. The
Selectmen held a public hearing on the assessment of betterments for the roadway improvements on
October 5, 2010.
The Board. of Selectmen will hold public hearings for the acceptance of each street on October
26, 2010.
Engineering plans, with metes and bounds description of the streets, are available for public
examination in the office of the Town Clerk and the. Engineering Division.
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Finance Committee Report: The Finance Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of this
Article as it pertains to Benjamin ,Lane and Kylie Drive only at their meeting on October 13, 2010,by a
vote of 7-0-0. On Causeway Road, they will review the actions taken by the Board of Selectmen on
October 26, 2010 before Town Meeting and vote their recommendations.
Bvlaw Committee Report: No report.
ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept the
conveyance of permanent drainage easements in Reading, Middlesex County, MA located on Lot 2 and
Lot 3 of Benjamin Lane which easements are shown on a plan entitled: Benjamin Lane Definitive
Subdivision - Property Rights Plan of Land, Reading; Massachusetts, prepared by Sullivan Engineering
Group, Inc.,, dated September 28; 2005, with. revisions through March 1, 2006, and " recorded with
Middlesex South Registry' of Deeds, as Plan 1106 of 2007, sheet 3 of 8, upon such terms and conditions
as the Board of Selectmen shall consider proper, or take any otheraction with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: The drainage easements located within Lots 2 and 3 of the Benjamin Lane subdivision
were inadvertently not transferred to the Town prior to the. sale of lots. The easements contain the
stormwater management system for the roadway runoff of Benjamin Lane. The 'transfer of the
easements rights to the Town is necessary to enable the Town to properly maintain, repair or make
improvements of the Benjamin Lane stormwater• management system.
The limits of the drainage easements are depicted on the "Property Rights Plan for the
Benjamin Lane Definitive Subdivision Plan" prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated
September 28, 2005, and recorded with Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 1106 of 2007,
Sheet 3 of 8. The following owners have agreed to transfer the easement rights to the Town for a
nominal fee of -$1.00:
Lot 2 - Marc L. and Kimberly A. Moll
Lot 3 Kalpesh and Raksha Patel
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Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: . No report.
.ARTICLE 13 To see if the. Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to file a Home
Rule Petition with the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that the legislation be
adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only unless the Selectmen
(or other municipal executive) approve amendments to the bill before enactment by the General Court.
The Selectmen (or other municipal executive) are hereby authorized to approve amendments which
shall'be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition:'
"An Act Authorizing the Town of Reading to-Grant One Additional License
for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the
Premises in the Downtown Smart Growth District"
*Section 1. Notwithstanding Section 17 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws, or any other
general or special. act to the contrary, the licensing authority of the Town of Reading may grant an
additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages-not to be drunk on the premises to a
business located within the 'Town of Leading Smart Growth 40R District roughly bounded by
Woburn Street, Union Street,. Pleasant Street, Parker Street, Haven Street, Ash, Street, Gould
Street, Green Street, High Street, Brande Court, Linden Street and Sanborn Street in the Town of
Reading under Section 15 of said Chapter 138. The licensing authority shall not approve the
transfer of the license to any other location but it may grant the license to a new applicant at the
same location if the applicant files with the licensing authority a letter from the Department of
Revenue indicating that the license is in good standing with the Department, and that all applicable
taxes have been paid.
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Section 2. If the license granted under this act 'is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, it
shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto
to the licensing authority, which may then grant the license to a new applicant at the same•location
and under the same conditions as specified in this act.
Section 3.
Section 4.
The license shall be subject to all of said Chapter 138 except said Section 17.
This act shall take effect upon its "passage.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: • By State statote, the Town of Reading has the ability to grant up to five "all alcoholic
package. store" liquor licenses. The Board of Selectmen is the licensing authority, and-has issued the
five available licenses:
o North Side Liquors - South Main Street
♦ Square Liquors - High Street
o Wine Shop of Reading - Main Street
♦ Busa's Liquors - Main Street
Wine Bunker - General Way (near' Market Basket)
As part of the redevelopment of the former Atlantic Supermarket site on Haven Street, the
developer has requested that an additional license be made available for the retail development on that
site.
The Board of Selectmen has determined that redevelopment of that site and implementation of
the 40R zoning is key to improvement of the Downtown, and Town Meeting has agreed and previously
approved the 40R Downtown Smart Growth zoning for portions of Downtown.
The method to request additional liquor licenses is to file a home yule petition which, if
successful, is'a special act of the legislature. This home rule petition has been developed in cooperation
with Representative Brad Jones' Office.
The additional license would be restricted to the Downtown area as shown on the following map:
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Finance Committee-Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a,
vote of 4-0-0. The Committee agrees with the intent of the Article that could result in adding an upscale
establishment in the Smart Growth 40R District.
ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 2.2.6 of.the General Bylaws of the
Town of Reading by striking the sentence "Chairman shall serve no more than six.consecutive years in
that position" so that Section 2.2.6 reads in its entirety:
112.2.6 The Town Meeting Members and Town Meeting Members-Elect from each precinct shall
hold an Annual Precinct Meeting after the Annual Town Election but before the convening of.the
business sessions of the Annual Town Meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall- be the
election of a Chairman and a Clerk and to conduct whatever business may be appropriate.
Additional precinct meetings may be called by the Chairman or by a petition of six (6) Town.
Meeting Members of the precinct."
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
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Background: The Rules Committee is made up of the eight Town. Meeting Precinct Chairmen. The
Rules Committee has- recommended an amendment to the. General Bylaws that would eliminate the six
year term limit of the Precinct Chairmen.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a
vote of 4-0-0.
Rules Committee Report: Ronald Thomas O'Keefe Jr. moved that the Committee offer an amendment
to the Town bylaws in Section 2.2.6, striking the sentence Chairmen shall, serve no more than six
consecutive years in that position." The intent of *his motion is to allow Precinct Chairmen to be elected
indefinitely, with no term limit. After a second by Francis Driscoll, the motion carried by a vote of 5-1-0.
ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town' will vote, pursuant to Section 8-,1 of. the Reading Home Rule
Charter, to amend Section 4-10: Other Committees, to delete Section 4-10 (a) Land Bank Committee,
and to re-letter Sections (b) and (c) thereof so that Section 4-10 will read in its entirety as follows:
Section 4-10: Othet Committees
The Selectmen shall appoint the following committees and determine the number of members
and their term of appointment, not to exceed three (3) years:
(a) Town Forest Committee
(b) Historical Commission
The Board of Selectmen may establish and appoint standing advisory committees from time to
time for a specific purpose. Such committees shall. be considered a "multiple-member body" as defined
in the Charter, shall be appointed in accordance with the process detailed in Section 8-12, and members
shall physically reside in the Town of Reading at the time of their appointment and during their term of
office.
'Any of the elected boards or committees as listed in Article 3 of the Charter may, from time to
time, establish 'and appoint ad hoc committees which shall serve no longer than 12 months. The term
may be extended one time only for up to an additional 12 months. Each ad hoc committee shall be
considered a- "multiple-member body" as defined in the Charter, and -shall be bound by all laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts but shall not be required.to meet the requirements of Section 8-12 of
the Reading Home Rule Charter as to the appointment process.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: This Charter amendment would. eliminate the Land Bank Committee. The Land Bank
Committee was' established by Town Meeting on March 21, 1966. In ,addition, Article 4-10 of the
Reading Home Rule Charter provides for the appointment by the Board of Selectmen of a Land Bank
Committee. Its mainstay was the late Ben Nichols who kept voluminous land records in his home.
Since Ben retired from the Land Bank Committee, it has been difficult to get members of the Committee.
In spite of advertising and recruiting, there is only one remaining member of the Land Bank Committee;
and he- supports the dissolution of the Committee.
In the policy adopted by the Board of Selectmen detailing the functions of the Land Bank
Committee, the following outlines the charge to the Committee:
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The Land Bank Committee shall serve as a resource to Town government providing information
in its possession on Town owned land. In performing its mission, the Land Bank Committee
shall undertake the following tasks with and in cooperation with appropriate Town staff.:
0 Using the latest technology, catalogue and maintain an ongoing. file of information.on all land
in which the Town has, or in the past has had an ownership or interest, including easements,
Upon request, or upon knowledge that Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen, or any other
officer or body of the Town has interest in any particular parcel of above des6rlbed land, the
Land Bank Committee shall provide to that body a synopsis of the information on that
property that the Land Bank Committee has in its possession;
• As requested, the Land Bank Committee will do research on property that the Town may
have an interest in acquiring in deed or easement
With staff, organize the periodical perambulation of the boundaries of the Town of Reading.
• Make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager, and other bodies of
the Town on measures appropriate to implement this policy.
With the advent of records management technology, the functions of the Land Bank Committee
have become more administrative than policy making, and the need for the Land Bank Committee
appears to no longer exist.
If this Article is approved by at least a 213 vote of Town Meeting, the proposed amendment will
then appear on the ballot at the April 2011 Town Election.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylawtommittee'Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a
vote of 4-0-0. The Committee agrees that it is time to sunset the Land Bank Committee, and thanks the
Land Bank Committee for its work over the years and specifically thanks Ben Nichols.
ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 8-1 of the Reading Home Rule
Charter, to amend Section 2-15: Referendum Procedures, so that it reads as follows: (fit Egc= With
/words in italics denotes new language.) .
No final affirmative vote of a Town Meeting on any Warrant Article shall be operative until after
the expiration of seven (7) days following the dissolution of the Town Meeting except the following: (a) a
vote to-adjourn or dissolve, (b) votes appropriating money for the payment of notes or bonds of the
Town and interest becoming due within the then current fiscal year, (c) votes for the temporary
borrowing of money in anticipation of revenue or (d) a vote declared by preamble by a two-thirds vote of
Town Meeting to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace,
health, safety or convenience of the Town. If a referendum petition is not filed within the said seven (7)
days, the votes of the Town Meeting shall then become operative.
(a) Referendum Petition - If, within said seven. (7) days, a referendum petition signed by not
less than three (3) percent of the voters certified by the Registrars of Voters containing their names and
addresses is filed with the Board of Selectmen requesting that-any quastien affirmative vote of Town
Meeting be submitted to the voters in the form of a ballot question, such ballot question to be in
the form required in (b) herein, te 4heVeters, then the. operation. of the Town Meeting vote shall be
further suspended pending Its determination as provided below. The Board 'of Selectmen shall, within
ten (10). days after the filing of such referendum petition, calla Special Election that shall be held within
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thirty (30) days or such longer period as may be required by law after issuing the' call, for the purpose of
presenting to the voters any such ballot question. '
If, however, a regular or Special Election is to be held not more than sixty (60) days following the date
the referendum petition is filed, the Board of Selectmen may provide that any such ballot question be
presented to the voters at that Election.
(b) Form of Referendum Petition/Ballot Question - Each ballot question se submitted shag
appear at the top of each referendum petition and shall be presented in the following form ef-the
fellewing -questieh which shall be placed on the official ballot: "Shall the Town vote to approve the action
of the representative Town Meeting whereby it was voted on (insert date of Town Meeting) to (bfief
dessr-iPtisn-e t $ substaRGe (insert complete language of the vote in the same form in
which it was stated when presented by the Moderator to the Town Meeting, and as it appears in the
records of the Clerk of the meeting)"?
The form of the referendum petition shall be in conformance with this section.
The circulator(s) of the referendum petition may make additional copies of the petition
form, but such copies must be an exact duplicate thereof. The petition form may not be altered
in any way. No extraneous markings, such as underlines, highlighting, erasures, marking out or
insertion of words or other information, are allowed on any area of the petition form: Any such
extraneous markings on, or.alterations of the petition form, or copies of the petition form that are
not exact duplicates, will result in the invalidation of~all signatures contained on that petition
form. Extraneous markings do not include signatures or addresses.
Each petition form shall include language informing voters that additional markings will
disqualify the signatures on the petition form; that for their signature to be valid, they must be a
registered voter of the. Town of. Reading, that their signature shall be written as they *are
registered, that they should not sign the petition more than once; and that if they are prevented
by physical disability from writing, that they may authorize some person to write their name and
residence in their presence. The back of each petition form where signature lines appear,, shall.
include the following instruction: "ATTENTION VOTERS: Before signing,, read signer
information on the other side."
In addition to the certification of signatures on the petition form, the Board of Registrars
of Voters shall examine the petition forms for extraneous markings, and determine whether they
are exact copies.
(c) Election- Any ballot question se-submitted in accordance with this procedure shall be
determined by a majority vote of the voters voting. in said' election, but no action of the Town Meeting
shall be reversed unless at least twenty percent (20%) of the eligible voters vote in such election,
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Background: Because of confusion surrounding the June referendum process related to the local
option meals tax, the Board of Selectmen asked Town Counsel'to draft a.Charter amendment that would
eliminate any possible future confusion surrounding referendum procedures. Most of the confusion was
related to having four different versions of the referendum petition.
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Town Counsel has drafted these proposed Charter amendments to mirror the State process,
particularly as to changes or extraneous markings on the petition.
If this Article is approved by at least a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting, the proposed amendment will .
then appear on the ballot at the April 2011 Town Election.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: ' The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by. a
vote of 4-0-0. The Committee recommends this Article which will set a defined form of how a
referendum petition should read, and will also set forth a defined handling process for referendum
petitions. The Committee feels that this Article will set a clearer process on how referendum processes
are to be executed than the present process.
The Bylaw Committee stresses that this Article is changing the referendum process only. It does
not change the percentages required for a referendum to go on the ballot, or for a Town Meeting action
to be reversed. The Committee requests that if there is a desire to change these percentages that an
Instructional Motion be put forth to form a study committee to examine the issue.
ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the General Manager of the Reading
Municipal Light Department, on the recommendation of the RMLD Board of Commissioners, to enter into
a five-year contract, including all extensions, renewals, and options, for maintenance of the Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) program at the RMLD, or take any other action with respect
thereto.
Reading Municipal Light Board
Background: The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) has a Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) Program that provides real-time data on the RMLD's electric distribution system.
This program was purchased from Survalent Technologies in 2008, and includes an 'annual
maintenance contract for the Survalent software. Survelent recently offered the RMLD a five-year
maintenance contract, which would result in a cost savings compared to signing a contract with a shorter
time period.
. The cost of the contract is shown below with the relative discount amounts. If the RMLD signs a
five-year maintenance contract with Survalent, the RMLD could save $12,187.50 or 25% of the five-year
maintenance' cost. The RMLD intends to use this software for the long term, well more than five years.
The RMLD's prior SCADA system was installed in the 1980's.
Table 1 shows the contract years, the amount of the contract, and the relative discount.
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TABLE 1
' Survalent Technologies
Gold Service / Annual Software Support / Maintenance
Year(s)
Cost
Multi-Year
Discount
Discount
Savings
Total Cost
1
9,750.00
0.00
9,750.00
2
19,500.00
10%
-1,950.00
17,550.00
3
29,250.00
'15%
-4,387.50
24,862.50
4
39,000.00
20%
-7,800.00
31,200.00
5
48,750.00
25%
-12,187.50
36,562.50
According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12. (b), municipalities cannot
sign contract longer than three years, unless the legislative body (Town Meeting) approves a contract for
a longer period of time.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Reading Municipal Light Board Report: At the RMLD Board of Commissioners' Meeting held on
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the following vote was taken on the Survalent contract:
. Chairman O'Neill made a motion seconded by Ms. Snyder that the RMLD Board. of
Commissioners place the.following Article on the Warrant of the Fail 2010 Town of Reading Subsequent
Town Meeting;
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the General Manager of the Reading, Municipal Light
Department, on the recommendation of the. RMLD Board of Commissioners, to enter into a five-year
contract,'including all extensions, renewals and options, for maintenance of the Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) Program at the RMLD, or to take any other action with respect thereto.
Motion carried-5:0:0.
ARTICLE 18 . To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6.2 of the Reading Zoning By-Laws
by adding an. (i) after 20 in row # 11 Free-Standing Signs 'under Side Setback In Table 6.2.3. for
Business-A, Business-C and Industrial Zoning Districts. And add (1) to the Notes in Table 6.2.3. and add
a new Section 6.2.9. "Signs by Special Permit" as follows: (words in bold italics denotes new
language).
Table 6.2.3. Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
Business-A, Business-C and Industrial Zoning Districts:
Type
Permit
Max. Sign
Max. Sign
Front
Side
Maximum
Required
Areas . ft
Height ft.
Setback ft.
Setback ft.
Number
11. Free-
Standing
Y
50(D)
20
0
20(1)
Mot
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Note (l): A. Special Permit may be granted by the CPDC. See Section 6.2.9. for Special Permit
Criteria.
Add new Section 6.2.9. so that it reads as follows:
Section 6.2.9. Signs by Special Permit.
The CPDC may grant a Special Permit for a free-standing sign within the side setbacks
identified in Table 6.2.3 or Section 6.2.6.3. if it finds that the sign complies with the purposes of
this by-law, abutting properties are not unreasonably impacted by sign placement, and the sign
conforms in all other respects with Section 6.2, with specific attention to Section 6.2,5.a.
regarding impact on traffic and pedestrian safety.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development.Commission
Background: In 1993, Signs under the Zoning By-Law was amended. The changes that resulted
created non-conformity with regard to signs. A sunset. provision was also adopted as part.of the zoning
changes which allowed businesses to come into compliance over time. The deadline for compliance
was July 1, 2010.
An inventory was. conducted last Spring which identified numerous non-conforming signs, many
of which did not meet the side setback requirements in Table 6.2.3 of the Zoning By-Laws for. Business-
A, Business-C and Industrial Zoning Districts. The sunset provision is no longer in effect so the non-
conformity must be addressed.
As a way to deal with side setback non-conformity, the proposed changes in Article 17 add a
Special Permit provision to the side setback requirements. Under the existing zoning ordinance, a 20
foot side setback (an allowance or setback of area from the. side of the property line to the sign) is
required for free-standing signs. This creates a hardship for any businesses by requiring that the sign
be placed in the middle of the parking lot thus interfering with access,
Examples of Free-Standing Signs that do not meet 20 foot setback requirements:
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Article 18 provides. a way for the CPDC, through a Special Permit process, to allow a free-standing
sign within the side setbacks. The criteria for CPDC to use in issuing a Special Permit are:
• Complies with the purposes of this by-law;
• Abutting properties are not unreasonably impacted by sign placement;
• The sign conforms in all other respects with Section 6.2, with specific attention to Section 6.2.5.a,
regarding impact on traffic and pedestrian safety.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report:- The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a
vote of 3-1-0.
CPDC Report: • On October 18; 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed
Section 6.2. All documents were made available on the Town website and at Town Hall.. The pubic
hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the
proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by the Town.
The October 18, 2010 Article 18 was taken up at the public hearing'at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. CPDC voted
3-0-0 to recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section'6.2. of the Town of Reading Zoning
By-Laws by amending Table 6.2.3 and the corresponding Sections In 6.2. as follows:'(Language -to-be
(words in bold italics denotes new language.)
In Table 6.2.3' Signs Permitted Accordina to Zoning District
Business-B Zoning Districts:
Amend Line #14 under Business-B Zoning Districts as shown in the chart, and add a new Line #17
under to read as follows:
Permit
Max. Sign
Max. Sign
Front
Side
Maximum
Type.
Required
Area (sq. ft.)
Height
Setback (ft.)
Setback(ft.)
Number
14. Free-
Y
35 90(D)
2844
0
20-
1/lot
Standing
(Service Stations
only)
17. Free
SPP (J)
35
.10.5
0'
20
lot
'Standing
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Add (J) under the Notes in Table 6.2.3 so that it reads as follows:
Note (J): Free-standing signs shall be permitted only where the principal business entrance is
located more than 40 feet from the centerline of the street in, front of the lot. ' See Section. 6.2.9.a.
for Special Permit Criteria.
Add "or by special permit" at the end of Section 6.2.5.f. under "Prohibited Signs" so that it reads:
f. Free-standing signs in a Business-B Zoning District (except as permitted at service stations
or by special permit).
In Section 6.2.6.4. "Signs in Business-B Zoning Districts" under "Prohibited Signs," add the words "or by
special permit" at the end of the first bullet so that it reads:
« Free-standing (except as permitted at service stations or by special permit).
In the second to last sentence of the first paragraph of Section 6.2.6.4. "Signs in Business-B Zoning
District," delete "free-standing" and add "or by special permit from the CPDC' to the end of the last
sentence so that it reads:
No fFeestan, internally illuminated, or Reader Board signs shall be permitted anywhere in a.
Business-B Zoning District. Free-standing signs will be allowed only for service stations or by special
permit from the CPDC.
In Section 6.2.6.8. "Signs in Residential Districts," add "except as allowed. by a special permit" to the
end of the second bullet under "Prohibited Signs" so that it reads:
Free-standing signs (except as allowed by a special permit).
Add new Section 6.2.9.a. so that it reads as follows:
Section 6.2.9.a.
The. CPDC may grant .a Special Permit, for a free-standing sign in the Business-B or
Residential Zoning Districts if it finds that the sign complies with the purposes. of this bylaw,
abutting properties are not unreasonnbly'impacted by sign placement, and there is no negative
impact on traffic and pedestrian safety. The CPDC may consider the following items when
reviewing the Special Permit request, considerations for the character of the . surrounding
neighborhood, the principal use of the property or business, the location of the parking,
landscaping in the front yard setback and other signs on the property.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
Backaround: in 1993, Signs under the Zoning.By-Law was amended. The changes that resulted
created non-conformity with regard to signs. A sunset provision was also adopted as part of the zoning
changes which allowed businesses to come into compliance over time. The deadline for compliance
was July 1, 2010.
An inventory • was conducted last Spring which identified numerous non-conforming signs,
including free=standing signs in the Business-B or Residential Zoning District. The sunset 'provision is
no longer in effect so the non-conformity must be addressed. /
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The 2010 Annual Town Meeting adopted zoning changes related to Signs including allowing
free-standing signs at service stations in Business-B. Article 19 revises the dimensional requirements
for free-standing signs at service stations by reducing the maximum sign area and height to bring-those'
more in line with the provision under Article 19 to allow free-standing.signs (beyond just service stations)
in Business-B or Residential Zoning District. The maximum sign area for service stations under Article
19 is reduced from'fifty (50) feet to thirty five (35) feet, and sign height is reduced from twenty (20) feet
to fourteen (14) feet.
Article 19 allows free-standing signs in a Business-B or Residential Zoning District only if it meets
the street setback requirements, and is allowed only by Special Permit from the CPDC. The
dimensional requirements for free-standing signs in Business-B or Residential Zoning Districts include a
maximum sign area of thirty five (35) feet and a maximum sign"height of ten and a half (10.5);.and shall
be permitted only where the principal business entrance is located more than forty (40) feet from the
centerline of the street in front of the lot.
Examples of Free-Standing Signs in. Business-B or Residential Zoning District:
The addition of Section *6.2.9.a. states that the CPDC may grant a Special Permit for a free-standing
sign in the Business-B or Residential Zoning Districts Wit finds that the sign meets the following criteria:
Complies with the purposes of this by-law;
• Abutting properties are not unreasonably impacted by sign placement;
No negative impact on traffic•and pedestrian safety.
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In addition, the CPDC may also. consider the following when processing requests for Special
Permits:
• Character of the surrounding neighborhood; .
Principal use of the property or business;
Location of the parking;
• Landscaping in the front yard setback and other signs on the property.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this.Article by a
vote of 4-0-0.
CPDC . Report: On. October 18, 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on 'the proposed
changes to Section 6.2. . All documents were made available on the Town website and at Town Hall:
The pubic hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment, and to' determine whether the
provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by the Town.
On October 18, 2010, Article 19 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of. the hearing. CPDC
amended the language for Article 19 to be inserted in Note J after the word "lot" as follows:
CPDC may waive the 40' business entrance setback requirement
for signs in existence as of the effective date of this amendment.
CPDC voted 3-0-0 to recommend Article 19 as. amended above to Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws
Section 6.2.4.o. "Exempt Signs" and Section 6.2.6.3 "Signs in Business-A Zoning Districts" and Section
6.2.6.4. "Signs in Business-B Zoning Districts" as follows: (LaRguage to be Femeved is rhGWR with
strikethFeugh/ (words in bold italics denotes new language.)
Add the following language to Section 6.2.4.o., "Exempt Signs:"
o. Any establishment located in a Business or Industrial Zoning District may display:
An "Open" Flag - with dimensional requirements not to exceed. four, (4) feet, by six (6)
feet and may contain decorative graphics.
A National or State Flag - with emblems of religious, educational; governmental
organization or any other federally tax-exempt organization, except.when displayed in'
connection with commercial promotions or advertising.' Dimensions shall not exceed
four (4) feet by six (6) feet.
A, minimum ground clearance of eight (8) feet shall be provided for flags that
hang over walkways, sidewalks and entrances of businesses. Ground clearance
shall be defined as the distance between the lowest hanging portion -or bottom
of the flag and the grade directly below.
Delete the last sentence in the second paragraph of Section 6.2.6.3. "Signs in Business-A Zoning
Districts" so that it reads:
A lot which contains not more than one establishment shall be allowed one free-standing sign or one
wall sign or one projecting sign only.
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Delete Section 6.2.6.3.d
Delete the second paragraph of Section 6.2.6.4. "Signs in Business-B Zoning Districts:"
Or take any other action .with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
Background: The changes being proposed under Article *20 are mostly to clarify not change anything
under the Sign portion of the Zoning By-Laws. The clarifications are as follows:
• Exempt Signs -Flags '(Section 6.2.4.0 of the Zoning By-Laws)
Adds a provision *for a minimum ground clearance of 8 feet for all flags. Ground
clearance is defined as the distance between the lowest hanging portion or bottom of the
flag and the grade directly below.
• Signs in Business-A Zoning District (Section 6.2.6.3 of the Zoning By-Laws)
Deletes the requirement for placing a street address number of the property on a free-
standing sign: Note that signs depicting street address number are allowed under exempt
signs in Section 6.2.4.i
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Y Signs in Business-B Zoning District (Section 6.2.6.4 of the Zoning By-Laws)
Deletes the reference to internally illuminated signs since they are not allowed in the
Business-B Zoning District and, therefore, should not be included in this section of the
Zoning By-Laws.
Finance Committee Report: No report.
Bylaw Committee Report. The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a
vote of 4-0-0.
CPDC Report: On October 18, 2010,, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed
Section 6.2. All documents, including maps of the proposed changes, were made available on the Town
website and at Town Hall. The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment, and to
determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by the Town.
On October 18, 2010, Article 20 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. CPDC voted
3-0-0 to recommend Article 20 to Town-Meeting.
ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Reading Zoning By-Laws
Section 626.3 "Signs in Business-A Zoning Districts" as follows:
with strike##re / (words in bold italics denotes new language.)
To remove the second bullet under Prohibited Signs in' Section 6.2.6.3. so that it reads:
Prohibited Signs:
• Banners as permanent signs
Amend the first sentence in the second paragraph in Section 6.2.6.3. "Signs in Business-A Zoning
Districts" so that it reads as follows:
Mot which contains not more than one establishment shall be allowed one free-standing sign or ohe
wall sign or one projecting sign only. A second sign of a different, sign type shall be allowed not to
exceed a maximum of eight (8) square feet. The total square footage of the two signs shall not
exceed the maximum allowed as specified in Table 6.2.3.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
Background: The changes being proposed under Article 21 allow single tenant buildings in Business-A
to have more than one sign. The Economic Development Committee through their work with the
business community identified this need for added signage in the Business-A Zoning Districts. In
response, Article 21 was developed to allow additional signage but with limits. A second sign 'is allowed
provided it does not exceed a maximum of eight (8) square,feet, and the total square footage of the two
signs shall not exceed the maximum allowed in Table 6.2.3 of the Zoning By-Laws.
Finance Committee Report : No report.
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Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter of this Article by a
vote of 4-0-0.
CPDC Report:. On October 18, 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on -the proposed
Section 6:2.6.3. All documents, including maps of the proposed changes, were made available on the
Town website and at Town Hall., The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment,
and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by the
Town:
The October 18, 2010, Article 21 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 8:50 p.m.
The CPDC Chair read a statement from fellow CPDC Member Nick Safina who could not attend the
meeting. Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The
public hearing was closed the same evening. CPDC voted 3-0-0 to recommend Article 21 to Town
Meeting.
ARTICLE 22 To see if the' Town will vote to amend Section 6.3.3.1 of the Zoning By-Laws by
adding the word "not". in the second line between the words "does" and "or' so that Section 6.3.3.1 reads
in its entirety as follows (words in bold italics denotes new language.):
6.3.3.1 The Building Inspector may issue .a Building Permit for an interior renovation, interior
alternation or. interior reconstruction of a pre-existing, nonconforming structure that does not
or will not extend the non-conformity or create a new non-conformity.
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Community Planning and Development Commission
Background: Article 22 is simply to correct a typographical error to amendments to the Zoning By-Law
that was approved in. April 2010.
Finance Committee*Report: No report. .
Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter.of this Article by a
vote of 4-0-0.
CPDC Report: On October 18; 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed
Section 6.3.3.1. All documents, including maps of the proposed changes, were made available on the
Town website and at Town Hall. The public hearing was.held to provide an opportunity for comment,
and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by the
Town.
The October 18, 2010 public hearing was opened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Any comments
received at the hearing were. included as part of the record of the hearing. CPDC voted 3-0-0 to
recommend Article 22 to Town Meeting.
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and you-are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least,
one (1) public place -in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to
November 8, 2010, the date *set for the meeting in said Warrant, and to publish this
Warrant in' a newspaper published in the Town, or providing in'a manner such as
electronic submission, holding for pickup or mailing, an attested copy of said Warrant to
each Town Meeting Member.
Hereof fail not and make due return. of this Warrant with your doings thereon to
the Town Clerk at or before the time appointed for said meeting.
Given under our hands this 21 st day of September, 2010.
ames• E. Bonazoli, C it an
Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman
Richard W. Schubert, Secretary
Stephen A. Goidy
Be ya
SELECTMEN OF READING
AJJohnn Della Paolera, Constable
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TO: . - Town Meeting
From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date: Thursday, October 07, 2010
IRe: Church snow plowing .
Pursuant town instructional motion at the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen and Town
staff engaged in discussion with the Reading Clergy Association about the issue of Town plowing of
church parking lots. As you may remember Town Meeting was asked to fund continued snow plowing of
church parking lots, and that motion was defeated largely upon the advice of Town Counsel that plowing
church parking lots violated the state constitution.
Father Steve Rock of St. Agnes Church was designated as the Clergy Association representative on this
issue, and a meeting and numerous emails resulted in an agreement that the Town would phase out
plowing church parking lots over a 3 winter period, beginning with the winter of2010/2011.. Beginning
this winter, any church that opted to enter into an agreement with the Town, would -reimburse the Town
for actual costs of plowing. This agreement ends with the winter of 2012/13, after which the Town'will no
longer do the plowing.
As of this date, 3 churches have entered into the agreement: St. Agnes, First Baptist Church of Reading,
and the Korean Church of the Nazarene.
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To: Town Meeting Members
From: ad hoc Municipal Building Committee
Date:' October 18, 2010
Re: Progress Report on work of ad hoc Municipal Building Committee
A policy establishing this Committee was approved by the Board of Selectmen on November 24, 2009. Members
were appointed and our first meeting was held on March 9, 2010. The Committee met 10 times between March 9
and August 12 operating with 6 of 7 positions filled.
We have visited all Town buildings and 3 schools (selected -by the Superintendent) to understand the. conditions,
major maintenance requirements, and operation of each building: We also invited department heads to. share
their thoughts regarding expansion and/or renovation to meet future operational needs.
The Committee met with- Mary Delai,and Joe Huggins,from the School Department regarding management and
conditions of all Town and School buildings. The Committee also met with a group, of private citizens who have
expressed interest in developing town owned property on Oakland Road. Several members of the Committee
subsequently conducted a site walk of the Oakland Road property.
The Committee received and reviewed copies of the following reports: .
RMLD and Town of Reading "Optimization Study of Fleet Maintenance Activities" 12100
DPW Management study - April 2008 - Executive Summary and sections relevant to facilities
FY 201'1- 2020 Capital Improvements Program
Draft Cemetery facility report by the Reading DPW
Reading Public library - Library Building Assessment by Adams and Smith dated 9-15-08
On October 5U' the ad hoc Municipal Building Committee made a progress report to the Board of Selectmen,
sharing an extensive list of findings and seeking input as to how to proceed. We are currently involved in
prioritizing our list of findings based on the Board of Selectman's guidance and intend to make a full report by
year-end that includes recommendations that take into consideration public and worker safety, frequency of
needed repairs, operational efficiency, work that has -to be done anyway, benefits to the community,
opportunities (such as grants), available funding, advancing community goals, and the current CIP.
and Sites visited include:
Buiidings
.
DPW
Cemetery Garage Library
Joshua Eaton School
Birch Meadow School Killam School
Senior Center
Oakland Road property' Community Center
ad hoc Municipal Building Committee members include:
Kathleen.Duggan
resident representative
Andrew Grimes
resident representative
George Nines
finance committee representative
David Michaud
school committee representative
Richard Schubert
board of-selectmen representative
Vicky Yablonsky
library board representative
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Police Station .
Fire Stations
Town Hall
MA
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Revised for November 2010 Town Meeting
FY11-20 .
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NOTE Projected use of Sale of R/E F
Schools - Equipment
Buildings - Schools (non Energy)
Buildings - Schools (Fnergy)
Buildings -Town (non Energy)
Buildings - Municipal (Energy)
325,000
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30,000
-
15,000
-
300,000
-
1,020,000
1,000,000
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-
275,000 I
50,000
60,000
-
250,000
215,000
•250,000
100,000
59,000
12,000
50,000
145,000
200,000
150,000
109;000
12,000
85,000
50;000
150,00.0. I
200,000
399,000
-
330,000
50,000
100,000 (
200,000
444,000
42,000
327,000
50,000
50,000
-
130,000
128,000
467,000
50,000
= I
-
25,000
-
300,000
45,000
- I
-
750,000
15,000
150,000
30,000
-
-
600,000
51,000
30,000
1,325,000
700,000
3,596,000
1,260,000
11959,000
665,000
Community Services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Finance
000
75
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Library
Public Safety-Fire
,
31,000
255,000
20,000
24,000
120,000.
36,000
20,000
155,000
20,000
69,000
-
654,000
316,500
-
150,000.
849,000-
180,000
21599,100
PublicSafety - Police
Works - Equipment
Public
Public Works - Parks & Cemetery
Public Works =Roads
TOTAL CAPITAL
Dedicated to Roads (previous over-rid
Capital Requests above road portion
Capital Funding to allocate
Annual Surplus (Deficit)
Cumulative Surplus (Deficit)
311,000
138,600
45,000
435,000
1,080,600
400,000
680,600
680,685
-
115,000
45,000
558,000
2,993,000
425,000
2,568,000
568,000
(2,000,000)
(2,000,000)
-
35,000
475,000
1,204,000
450,000
754,000
691,383
(62,617)
(62,617)
24,300
.95,000
500,000
1,341,300
475,000
866,300
966,700
_ 100,400
37,783
35,000
249,800
748,000
525,000
2,138,800
500,000
538,800
1,698,083
59,283
97,065
211,000
293,100
335,000
550,000
2,457,100
525,000
1,932,100
104,344
(47,756)
49,309
10,000
275,100
170,600
575,000,
2,747„700
550,000
2;197,700
2,187,425
(10,275)
• 39,034
-
693,200
575,000
650,000
3,009,700
600,000
2,409,700
2,370,714
(38,986)
48
E764
00,000
2,609,600
650,000
1,959,600
2,774,855
815,255
815,303
35,000
604,800
1,463,700
750,000
1 3,948,500
700,000
3;248,500
3,231,236
(17,264)
798,039
-
914,700
720,000
800,000
3,964,700
750,000
3,214,700
3,392,029
177,329
975,368
291,000
4,168,400
4,912,900
6,063,000
26,414,400
5,625,000
20,789,400
19,764,768
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-
-
50,000 1
120,000 1
150,000
200,000
200,000
1
1
-
720,000
Technology- DistricbMde Infrastructure
Technology - Instructional Equipment
Vehicles
50,000'
100,000
20,000
150,000
200,000
200,000
700,000
20,000
Buildings - coos Total
Buildings - coos ner
Buildings - Schools (non
30,000
-
30,000
2,020,000
1,000,000
1,020,000
60,000
60,000
71,400
12,000
59,000
121,000 1
12,000
109,000
399,000 1
-
399,000
486,000
42,000
444,000
258,000
128,000
130,000
25,000
-
25,000
765,000 1
15,000
750,000
651,000-.
51,000
600,000
4,856,000
1,260,000
3,596,000
Energy Performance on
tracting
varlbusitems financedby
DEBT forl5yrs
Electrical Systems
HVACIEnergy Mgmt Systems
Windows s Doors
-
1,000,000
12,000.
-
12,000
22,000
20,000
128,000
-
15,000
-
51,000
-
240,000
1,020,000
Generators
-
Technology Infrastructure
-
-
-
Water Heater
-
-
-
ADA Compliance
-
'
Ceilings
-
Classroom Fumiture
-
compressors
Fire Alarms
-
60,000
-
-
-
-
60,000
Cafeteria Equip. & Furniture
Plumbing
CapeNFlooring
Roofing
Security System
0,000
1,000,000
20,000
-
-
59,000
-
-
109,000
-
79,000
320,000
-
124,000
320,000
-
80,000
-
25,000
750,000
-
-
600,000
-
476,000
2,990,000
20,000
Fire Supression System
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7
145,000 50,000
215,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
45,000
30,000
30,000
,
Buildings - unicipal (no
15,000
50,000 85,000
330,000
327,000
467,000
300,000
150,000•
1,959,000
Energy (Performance on
trachng
various items financed by DEBT for 15yrs
Electrical Systems
HVACiEnergy Mgmt Systems
-
20,000
75,000
-
-
20,000
-
20,000
-
15,000
-
-
150,000
Windows & Doors
-
-
110,000
70,000
50,000
50,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
430,000
Generator
85,000
-
-
85,000
Technology Infrastructure
-
-
-
-
-
Water Heater
-
-
ADA Compliance
-
"
-
30
000
Ceiling
-
30,000
_
'
,
Furniture
-
-
-
Compressor
-
• .
000
15
Fire Alarm
-
15,000
-
,
-
30
000
KitcheniCafeteria
-
30,000
,
Plumbing
CapeHFlcoring
-
20,000
20,000
-
35,000
30,000
-
105,000
Roofing
-
65,000
-
-
-
327,000
467;000
300,000.
150,000
1,309,000
Security System
85,000
-
85,000
Fire Supression System
Other
15,000
35,000
-
50,000
'
300,000
-
-
-
-
385,000-
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Library
-
20,000
120,000 1
20,000
20,000 (
-
-
-
-
180,000
Furnishings a wng
100
000
100,000
Circulation System
Public Safety - ire
31,000
255,000
24,000
,
36,000 1
. 155,0001
- 69,000
654,000
316,500
90,600
150,000
849,000
2,599,100
PumperEng#1(2010-$526lgnext FY3
0)
Debf
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
PumperEng #2(2007-$4101-; next FY
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
630
000
Pumper Eng #3(1995: est $630k FY16)
630,000
804,000
,
804,000
PumperEng #4(2001: est $804k FY20)
Ladder Trk #1 (2008: $800k, next FY2
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
230,000
Ambulance #1(2000-10 y1s)
230,000
000
275
275,000
Ambulance 42 (2006 -10yrs)
,
25,000
Patient Care Reporting System
25,000
500
41
41,500
Passenger Car#1(2005-10yrs)
,
Passenger Car#2 (1997-10yrs) 31,000
45,600
45,600
Pickup Truck 43 (2006 -12yrs)
000
36
Pickup Truck #4 (1996 -12yrs)
36,000
,
000
69
Alarm Truck (1994 =16yrs)
69,000
,
24
000
ALS Defibrillator (2006 - 5yrs)
24,000
,
10,000
BLS-AED (2004 - 8yrs)
10,000
45,000
45,000
Rescue Tool(2005 -12yrs)
14,000
Breathing Air Bottles
14,000
_
45,000.
45,000
Thermal Imaging (2010 -10yrs)
000
25
Fire Hose
25,000
000
130
150,000.
,
280,000
Turnout Gear (2008 -5yrs)
Public a ety - Po ice is1 311,000
-
,
35,000
211,000
10,000
1 35,000
291,000
Handguns & Associated Leather (Police)
10,000
10,000
000
16
Digital Fingerprint Scanner
16,000
35
000
,
70,000
Vehicle Video Integration
35,000
,
Radibs (Police & Fire 1997 -10yrs)
311,000
000
20
AEDs
~
20,000
000
175
,
175,000
Public Safety software ($175k)
,
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,
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Pu kc Works - Equtpmen
138,600
115,000
35,000
224,300
249,800
293,100
275,100
693,200
763,400 1
604,800
914,700
4,168,400
Large Trucks
97,000
115,000
-
60,000
115,000 (
64,000
280,000
198,000
72,000
276,000
1,180,000
Truck #4 - Sander (2001)
123,000
123,000
Truck #8 -10 wheeler (2000)
220,000
220,000
Truck #9 - Sander (2004)
136,000
136,000
Truck #16 - Sander (1990)
115,000
115,000
Truck #18 - Sander (2006)
"
140,000
140,000
ck#19-Sander(1987)
Tr
Truck #3 - Sander (1995)
97,000
000
60
75,000
135,000
Dump Truck C2 (1996)
,
60
000
60,000
Dump Truck C3 (1999)
,
000
115
Truck#10 (1996)
115,000
,
64
000
Dump truck#12 Parks (1997)
64,000
72
000
,
.72,000
Dump truck #24 Parks (2000)
Pick-ups/Cars[vans
41,600
35,000
-
35,000
81,000
113,700
78,800
48,700 (
,
130,000
185,000
707,200
Pickup Ford Utility #11(1989)
35,000
45,000
80,000
Pickup Chevy #9 Parks (1986)
35,000
45,000
80,000
000
46
Pickup Ford UliBty#C1(1997)
46,000
,
000
46
Pickup Ford #2 Parks (1997)
46,000
85,000
,
85,000
Pickup Chevy Utility #1(2008)
000
50
50,000
Pickup Ford U6oty #4(1997)
41,600
,
35
000
Pickup Ford Utility #7 (1997)
35,000
,
36
500
HV3 Ford Van (1995)
36,500
39
500
,
39,500
HV4 Ford Van (1995)
,
700
48
48,700
HV5 Fond Van COA (2003)
39
300
,
39,300
Survey #1 Ford Explorer (2000)
,
45,000
45,000
Car#2 Ford Sedan (2007)
45,000-
45,000
Car#3. Ford Escape HYBRID (2008)
31
200
31,200
Cem. #4 Ford Sedan (1993)
Backhoes[Loaders(Heavy F-quipme
105,000
-
,
( 32,400
(
( 200,000
( 96,000
180,000
613,400
Backhoe Loader (Cem) (2008)
200,000
96,000
96,000
200,000
Loader JD #6246 (2007)
180,000
180,000
Loader Cat#928F (1994)
32
400
32,400
Bobcat Loader 743 (1987)
,
000
105
CAT Bulldozer 951(1971)
105,000
,
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Specialty Equipment- Heavy Duty
-
-
168,700
(
1
_ 255,000
217,000 T -
135,000
111,000
886,700
Tractor Ford 445 (Parks)
48,700
82
000
-
48,700
82,00.0
Roller- Ferguson 46A (1988)
,
135,000
135,000
Screener (1994)
000
130
130,000
Pavement Leeboy Spud (1998)
,
111,000
111,000
Sidewalk Snow Plow #3(2008)
000
120
Snow -Holder#1 C6000(1995)
120,000
1
,
135,000
Snow -Holder#2 C9700 (1997)
T
000
125
125,000
Snow -Bombardier#1 {1993)
Specialty Equipment -UghtDuty
-
20,000
37,800
_
26,800 1
.30,000 (
,
43,000
81,500
89,600 1
66,500
395;200
HW Comp2 INT Comps (1996)
26,800
'
26,800
000
21
300L Lebot (Roller) (1998)
21
,000
,
800
37
Eager BeaverTrailer (1985)
37,800
66,500
.
,
66,500
1CH Woodsman Chipper(2004)
39,500
39,500
1GV Leaf Vac (1999)
46,000
46,000
2CH Mobark (1989)
43,600
43,600
2GV Leaf Vac (2000)
42,000
42,000
SmithCo 60 Leaf Vac (1999)
20,000
Toro 48" LeaiVac (1993)
20,000
000
30
FMC Truck Mount Sprayer 500gal
30,000.
22
000
,
22,000
SmithCo 13550 Infield (1994)
,
750 John Deere Farm Tractor
-
600
1 15
1 70,300
35,000
36,400
1 18,200
82,200
95,200
353,900
Lawnmowers
°
,
500
17
17,500
(1998)
Mower (Gem.) SKAG 72
,
18
200
18,200
Mower (Gem.) SKAG 61° (1999)
300
70
,
96,200
166,500
Mower (Parks) TORO Gang (1996)
,
200
18
33,800
Mower (Cem.) SKAG 52°(1995)
15,600
,
500
17
Mower (Parks) SKAG 52°(1998)
17,500
.82,200
,
82,200
Mower-TORO Gang (2008)
18,200
18,200
912F#2 John Deere Mower. (1989)
.
32,000
Engineering EquipmentlServices
-
( 20,000
1 12,000
32,000
Survey Equipment/Plan Plotter
20,000
1 12,000
(
(
1
-
Fuel Management System
-
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Public or - Parks
45,000
. 45,000
75,000
1 95,000
748,000
335,000
170,600
( 575,000
685,600
1 1,463,700
720,000
4,912,900
WOE or - Cemetery
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d
30
000
Debt
000
( 50
Debt
( 20,000
Debt
50,000
( Debt
20,000
Debt
50,000
1 20,000
1 50,000
1 20,000
310,000
s
u lC orks - roun
,
000
30
,
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
110,000
Fence Replacement
,
50
000
50,000
50,000
50,000
200,000
Parking Lot Pavement
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Revised for November 2010 Town Meeting-
FY11-20
FY-2011
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45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
728,000
285,000
150,600
525,000
665,600
1,413;700
700,000
4,602,900
Tennis Courts- Bancroft Ave. $485k
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Artificial Turf@ParkerMS $736k
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
150,000
150,000
Coolldge.MS field upgrade (grass)
Reconstruct Playgrounds Program
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
10,000
250,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
250,000
200,000
Wash Park
Kiilam
Josh Eaton
Sturges
rood End up
Hunt Pk
BM Tot lot
Wood End do
Mem Park
B Meadow
Barrows
Playground safetysudace
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
25,000
15,000
15,000
115,000
Memorial Park $650k grant in FY10
(
.
Washington Park $625k
129,OOD -
233,000
100,000
462,000
(also playground in FY10)
tennis ct
124,000
backstop-
& shift field
paths
124,000
basketball ct
Birch Meadow Complex = $2.116 mil
230,000
110,000
150,000
1,100,000
38,000
1,628,000
(also playgrounds in FY16&FY19)
BB courts
Multi-Pure cis
Mrtn bkstop
dugouts
softball light-
20,000
fields & paths
st backstop
38,000
58,000
Playground (Imagination 6tation
)
430,000
bleachers
batting cage
lot backstop
430,000
Barrows $296k
95,000
124,500
219,500
(also playground in FY09)
backstop
& infield
tennis ct
78,100
78,100
basketball ct
Kiillam $30.6k
30,600
30,600-
(also playground in FY11)
Joshua Eaton $179k
backstop
140,000
39,000
179,000
backstop
backstop .
(also playground in FY12)
Symonds Way $50k
& Infield
50,000
50,000
backstop
Hunt Park S125k
125,000
125,000
(also playground in FY15)
Sturges Park $178.7k
(also playground in FY13)
backstop
63,800
tennis ct
80,000
63,800
80,000
basketball ct
34,900
34,900
backstop
Wood End $325k
-
325,000
325,000
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1-7-2010
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347;270
355,952
364,851 1
373,972
383,321
392,9041
402,7271
412,795 1
423,115
433,693
444,535
3,987,863
+25ktyr
(
-E50k/yr=>
-
Over-ride local share (new schedule
. 400,000.
425,000
450,000
475,000
500,000
525,000
550,000 1
600,000
650,000
700,000
750,000
5,625,000
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435,000
558,000
475,000
500,000 1
525,000
550,0001
575,000 1
6502000 1
700,0001
750,000
800,000
6,083,000
SidewalktCurb/Ped. SA
25,000
40,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
365,000
Street Signs
10,000
10,000
10,000
Downtown Improve ($650k 10yr bond)
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
-
Reconstruction: West Street
7,500,000
7,500,000
Skim Coating & Crack Seal Patch
50,000
50,000
50,000 (
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
501000
50,000
50,000
500,000
Various Streets/local fund
350,000
375,000
245,000
185,000
210,000
475,000
500,000
550,000
600,000
. 650,000
700,000
4,490,000
Repair KBlam parking lot
83,000
83,000
West Street design ($155k).
155,000
.155,000
West Street- Local share ($480k)
240,000
240,000
480,000
Various Streets/Ch. 90 fund or grants
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
I 450;000
450,000
450,000
450,000
45Q,000
450,000
450,000
4,500,000
Total Cost
885,000
1,008,000
8,425,000
1 950,000
975,000
1 1,000,000
1 1,025,000
1,100,000
1,150,000
1,200,000
1,250,000
18,083,000
Chapter 90 or Grants
450,000
450,000
7,950,000
1 450,000
450,000
450,000
1 450,000
450,000
1 450,000
450,000
1 450,000
12,000,000
General Fund Cost
435,000
558,000
475,000_
1 -500,000
1 525,000
550;000
575,000
650,000
1 700,000
1 750,000
800,000
6,083,000
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Section 6.2 - Evaluation of the Town Manager
Since the position of Town Manager is of great importance in establishing the
direction of Town Services, the Board of Selectmen formulates through this policy a
process for evaluating the performance of the Town Manager at two levels:
1. Annual establishment of the Town Manager's goals for the coming calendar year.
2. Annual evaluation of the Town Manager's overall performance as defined in the role
description for the position and in meeting established objectives.
6.2.1- Goals
Prior to the end of the calendar year, the Town Manager shall submit in writing to the
Board for discussion and mutual approval, a list of annual key goals that reflect the
Town's needs and priorities. The Town Manager will then establish, with Department
Heads, the specific objectives and work plan to accomplish the agreed upon goals.
During the year, normally at three-month intervals, there will be open sessions of the
Board during which the Town Manager shall report progress in achieving the goals and
objectives and receive feedback from the Board.
6.2.2 -Annual Evaluation
The annual evaluation of the Town Manager's overall performance shall be based on
the role description for the position and the achievement of goals and objectives that had
been previously agreed upon. The evaluation shall cover the previous year's
performance.
With input from the Town Manager, the Board shall establish a role description for
the position of Town Manager which may be reviewed from time to time at the request of
either the Board or the Manager.
When changes in items on the role description are made by the Board, the Town
Manager shall be given at least six months to demonstrate performance on the changed
item before an evaluation on that issue is made unless the Manager and the Board agree
otherwise.
An evaluation subcommittee, appointed by the Chairman, shall initiate the annual
evaluation process late in each year by distributing to each Board member and the Town
Manager:
• a copy of an Annual Evaluation Form,
• the current years goals and objectives and current progress reports from the Town
Manager and
• the previous year's Evaluation Report.
Each Board member and the Town Manager shall submit the completed evaluation
form to the subcommittee within four weeks. The subcommittee will then prepare a
composite of the Evaluation Reports and submit this to the Board of Selectmen and
Town Manager for presentation and discussion in a regular session of the Board of
Selectmen. The Board will take into consideration the Town Manager's overall
performance and progress in meeting the annual key goals and objectives in establishing
the Town Manager's salary for the following year beginning July 1.
A copy of the Annual Evaluation Report is to be placed in the Town Manager's
personnel file.
Adopted 12-13-94, amended November 1, 2005
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA. 01867-2683
Pbone:781-942-6612
Fax: 791-942-9071
Email: jdetios@Wxeadingrna.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, November 1St at
7:30 PM, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of. Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, to
consider a property owner request to widen the existing driveway at 46 Walnut Street
(Assessor's Map 7, Lot 42). The driveway is being altered so that it will line up with the new'
garage. Walnut Street -is a designated Scenic Road which requires CPDC review for work
proposed in the right of way. The application was submitted by Andrew & Marit Pywell of 46
Walnut Street. A copy of the application and associated material is available to the public in
the Community Services Department in Town Hall, Monday-Thursday from 7`.30 AM to 5:30
PM and until 7:00 PM on Tuesdays.
Reading Community Planning & Development Commission
A copy of this notice has been sent to abutters within 300 ft of the property
Andrew & Marit Pywell
46 . W alnut Street
Reading, MA 01567
TOWN OF READING
OCT 0 5 2010
October 6, 2010
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to provide proper notification to you that our current plan is to widen our driveway
per the approved Conservation Committee plot plan.
The reason for widening the driveway is to line. up better with the 'approved garage. One
Rhododendron will be transplanted on our property due to this change.
Sincerely,
Andrew & Marit Pywell
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none
$ 50
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n/a
$ 10
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Theater
$ 100
SCREEN
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Liquor
One Da License
$ 25
$ 50
$ 61
$ 11
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5.9%
$ 10
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$ 60
$ 35
S 25
$ 100
$25.00
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$ 50
Club - All Alcoholic
$ 350
$ 700
$ 11468
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$ 1,100
10.0%
S 750
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$ 1,000
$ 1,710
$ 2,000
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$250.00
$ 100
$ 2,000
Package Stare - All Alcoholic
$ 1,500
$ 2,000
$ 2 633
S 633
$ 2,300
3.6%
$ 1,500
2000
S 1,800
$ 2,000
3 2,500
$ 1,500
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$ 2,800
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$ 2,900
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$ 1,367
$ ,500
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DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Cemete Re utar0 entn
350
350
$ 650
S 550
$ 450
$300.00
$ 350
S 625
Single Depth Resident
$ 800
$ 765
$ 35
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750
S 650
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$ 131
$ 19
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$ 100
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$ 325
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$ 300
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$ 650
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$ 300
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S 500
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$ 300
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$ 25
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$ 45
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$ 25
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$100.00
5100.00
$ 45
Commercial industrial & Pub. Utilities
S 150
S 178
S 28
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$ 150
$ 25
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$ 150
$150.00
$150.00
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Farms Forest & Vacant Land
$ 50
S 49
$ 1
$ 25
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$50.00
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$10 plus interest
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Bounced checks
$ 25
$ 39
$ 14
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$ - 25
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$30.00
$25.00
$25.00
Demand bills
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S 7
$ 2
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$5.00 & Interest
$5.00
$5.00
55.00
$5.00
Tax Titles
Preparing advertisement
$ 10
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$ 1
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$ 10
$10 per parcel
S 10
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
52.00
Posting of notice
$ 5
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$ 1
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S 5
$5 per parcel
S 5
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$2.00
Preparation of lien
$ 10
$ 12
$ 2
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$ 10
actual cost
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$ 75
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RESIDENTIAL!
New single family residential
con,Wchon- erhousin unit
Condos ore artment per unit
Residential AdditionslRenova8ons
-
$ 200
S 200
$ 190
$ 115
S 10
S 85
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S 120
$ 80
$ 150
S 150
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NIA
NIA
100'
75
$200.00
100
S20 first $1,000+
$5 for each
additional $1000
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- First 1-10 outlets
$ 15
$ 25
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-
-
S 25
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35
$15.00
- Each additional cutlet
$ 1
5 4
$ 3
$ 1
NIA
10
$1.00
- Fixed Appliances
$ 10
$ 20
$ 10
25
S 1
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- 25
510.00
- Svc. Change or alterations
$ 25
$ 42
$ 17
-
S 25
$ 50
So
$3012 meters; $30
each additional
- Sub panels, each
S 25
$ 28
$ 3
$ 10
$ 40
50
10
COMMERCIAL
Commercial new construction and
Additions/Renovations
S 300
$ 300
52/51000
1 % of total cost
S 300
.0025 x cost of
total construction
$25 per 1,000 sf
$50 first $1000 +
S5 each additional
$1000
- First 1-10 outlets
25
$ 35
$ 10
-
-L- 1 50
NIA
$20.00
- Each additional outlet
$ 5
5 1
$ 4
$ 1
N/A
$1.00
- Fixed Appliances
$ 20
S 2
S 18
$ 2
NIA
Service. Chan a or alterations
$ 103
$ 103
$ 80
5 50
$1.00/AMP -
75
'
- 1 phase service
S 50
$ 50
$
$ 50
NIA
$50 for 200 am
1
- 3 phase service
S 100
$ 70
$ 30
$ 70
NIA
$50 for each
addition 100 am
- sub panels
5 25
$ 38
$ 13
$ 20
$ 40
75
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$ 50
$ 35
$ 15
- 25
$ 25
$ 50
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-
Central AC-Residential
5 50
S 31
$ - 19
-
S 25
$ 50
25
$25.00 '
Central AC-Commercial
$ 75
$ 41
$ 34
S 50
$ 50
35
$30.00
Swimming Pools In- ground
S 100
$ 60
$ 40
25
$ 100
S 50
535.00
530.00 -
Swimmin Pools Above Ground
5 50
$ 51
$ (1)
1
25
$ .75
S 40
$35.1)0
$30.00
Temporary Service
Special Eui ment Commercial
Pre-SecuringService
$ 50
20
$ 20
S 37
$ 50
$ 13
5 30
25
S 25
$ 50
$ 40
$40.00 each
Res. $25, Cam.
$50
$20.00
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Re-Inspection Fee
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25
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25
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WAKEFIELD
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WINCHESTER
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PLUMBING
20
u to 3 fixtures
$50 for 1-5
-
$20 Min. up to 2
fixtures, $10 for
$20 up to 3
-
fixL, $10 each
each additional
Domestic 3 dwelling units or less
fixture
S 53
25
S 30
NIA
additional fixture
50
fixture
-
.0021 x cost of
$20 Min. up to 2
S20 first S1,000 +
$200 for 1-10
$20 up to 3
$40 +$6 per
construction -
fixL, $10 each
$5 for each
fixtures, $10 each
New Residential construction
fixtures
75
25
fixture
$30+ $5 per fixture
S50,00 min.
additional fixture
50
additional $1000
additional fixture
-
-
$30.00 per fixture;
$20 Min. up to 2
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S50+5 Pei
S40+$6 per
$8.00 each
fixt., $10 each
Replacement
fixture
$ 30
20
fixture
additional
additional fixture
10
New- $300 for 1-
10 fixtures plus.
$10 each
additional fixture
.0021 x cost of
$20 Min. up to 2
$50 first $1000 +
Existing - $100 for
$60+ $8 per
construction -
find-, $10 each
$5 each additional
1-5 plus $10 each
Commercial or Multiple family
S 10
$ 88
$ 78
50
fixture
$ 50
S75.00 min,
additional fixture
75
$1000
additional fixture
$20 Min. up to 2
fixt, S10 each
Piping - as also
$ 50
S 30
$ 20
$ 30
additional fixture
$20 Min. up to 2
i
fixt., S10 each
Sewer Connection
s 25
$ 95
$ 70
20
S 25
additional fixture
50
Back Flow
$ 40
$ 40
50
S 30
$20 Min. u to 2
15
$25
$20 up to 3
GAS
fixture
S50 for 1-5
-
$20 Min. up to 2
fixtures, $10 for
$20 up to 3
fixt, S10 each
$5 each fixture,
each additional .
Domestic 3 dwelling units or less
fixtures
S 65
25
$ 30
$ 75
additional fixture
S25 minimum
fixture
-
-
$20 Min. up to 2
$20 first $1,000 +
$200 for 1-10
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$20 up to 3
$40 + $6 per
fxt, $10 each
S5 each fixture,
$5 for each
fixtures, $10 each
New residential construction
fixture
S 100
25
fixture
$20+$5 per fixture
S 75
additional fixture
$25 minimum
additional $1000
additional fixture
$20 Min. up to 2
$40+$6 per
fixL, $10 each
Replacement -
$50+5 er fixture
$ -23
10
fixture
S 30
additional fixture
5
-
New- $300 for 1-
10 fixtures plus
'
$10 each
additional fixture
S20 Min. up to 2-
$50 first $1000+
Existing- $100 for
'
S60+$8 per
' fx;L, $10 each
$5 each fixture,
$5 each additional
1-5 plus $10 each
Commercial
$ 125
$ 125
50
fixture
$ 75
additional fixture
S75 minimum
$1000
additional fixture
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
S 25
5
25
$ 25
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$25
S10
Re-Inspection Charge
$ 25
S 26
$ (1)
1 20
$ 2
$
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Domestic boiler or heater- oil
$ 20
$ 30
$ 10
10
S 30
$ 20
Domestic boiler or heater- as
$ 25
$ 25
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t
$ 20
$ 28
$ 8
10
$ 25
$ 30
S 20
25
s - New or
Hot Water Tan
ep
acemen
Oil & Tank-less (plumbing permit only)
$ 20
S 25
$ 5
$ 25
S 30
S 20
25
Gas & Tank less (plumbing ermit only)
$ 25
$ (251
1
30
$ zo
25
MOE
INSPECTIONS - Buildin
S 25
$ 25
25
510.00.$1000.00
Foundation S25
S20 er$1000+
'
Min. $20 + $10
New Construction (including additions)
-
-
per$1000
$5 each additional
$25 min., $15 pet
forresidential 1
$10 per $1000
57157000
$8 per-S1000
S12 per $1,000
S10 er$1000
valuation
$10 er$1000
$1000
$1000
Foundation 550
Min.$50+S10
$50 per$1000+
New Construction (including additions)
per$1000
$10 per 51000,
$5 each additional
forcommerciall
S11 er S1000
S1051000
$12 per S1,000
same as above
$10.00-$1000.00
valuation
$50 minimum
51000
550.00 residential;
$150 for first
res.accessory
Res. 525 min.,
$25+$5 per
$75.00
5100,000+$2 for
$25; res.house
$15 per $1000
emolition
$100
S8/S1000
$12 er$1000
$10 er$1000
commercial
each additional
$50;com.$10
estimateddemo
-
$101510,00,$50
brimilt Renewal Residential
$ 25
S 75
S 50
50
25
minimum
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READING
READING
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BILLERICA
BURLINGTON
CHELMSFORD
LYNNFIELD
READING
TEWKSBURY
WAKEFIELD
WILMINGTON
WINCHESTER.
510151000, $t0o
Permit Renewal Commercial
$ 50
$ 75
$ 25
50
25
minimum
$25.00 residential;
$50 residential
$50.00
Res. $25, Com.
Certificate of Occupancy
$ 50
$ 75
$ 25
25
$100 commercial
$50 res. $100 commercial
commercial
$50
$50
-
Newor New
-
Omer $5 per sf o
-
-
$125 min. or
$25 minimum, St
5% of cost;
Reface Same
$101$1000. $25
per$1000
Signs -
$11 er$1000
$8151000
-
$50-$150
$10 -er$1000
$50.00 minimum
Owner $75
minimum
estimated cost
510.0041,000,00;
Min. $20+$10
510151000,$25
Re-roo8n, sidin , orch, deck shed
$10 gar S1000
$7151000
510 er 51000
sheds525.00
er 51000 val.
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Annual 12vr
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READING
READING
Surve
Surve
READING
Chance
BILLERICA
BURLINGTON
CHELMSFORD
LYNNFIELD
READING
TEWKSBURY
WAKEFIELD
WILMINGTON
WINCHESTER
PLANNING - Site Plan
_
Review
-
.001 X total cost
0t construction up
to 100,000 sq. fL,
thereafter at.0005
X with a minimum
S50 per 100 sf
of 5350 and a '
gross floor area;
maximum of
$1500 min.,
57000+5700 per
Estimatedcostof construction
S 275
$5000
$8000 max.
NIA
unit
.
I
S10 p
0-499 sq. ft.
Less than $500,000
$1,000 of EC
$ 300
$50.00
S 300
0-099 s .fL $75
0 - 999 s.f. $75
$5,000 plus s3
per $1,000 of
-
ECC In excess
500-999 sq. it
10004999 s.f.
5500 000 to $999,999
of 5500,000
s 300
$75.00
$ 300
500.999 s.f. $100
$100
I
56,500 plus $1
per $1,000 of
ECC in excess
999 sq.ft.
1.0004
1000-0999 s.f.
5,000 - 9999 s.f.
$1000000to1$74999999
af$1000000
$ 300
$100.00
SI 300
$200
$300
5000-999 s.f.
$13,000 plus
$400; 10,000-
1
$4 per
49,9999 s.f.
510,000 of
$1000;
ECC to excess
5,000.9,999 sq.ft.
50,000 + J.
10,000 - 49,999
$7 500 000 otmom
of $7 500 000
$ 300
$300.00
S 300
$2000
s.f. $500
-
10,00049,999 sq.
50,000 S1
+
ft 5500.00
$1000
50,000+ sq. fl
j
$1,000.00
-
PLANNING - Subdivision
of Land
APPLICATIONS
j
$50 for lot line
adjustmentIS100
'
for oreatlon of new
5100 1st 2 lots created,
A mval Not Re uimd Filing
$100
$ 70
$ 30
S50/LOT
lots
$100 per lot
$100 each thereafter
$ 100.00
$50.00
100
$50
S50
Residential $150
i
plus S10flot
j
j
$150 plus $10
per lot shown
Nonresidential
$250 plus
$200 plus $50 per
$250.00 & $75.00
$7000+$100 per
$100 residential
Preliminary Plan Filing
o
$ 275
$200+$50/LOT
$201acre
lot
nonere vired
per lot
$500.00
lot
$200 commercial
$50
1
Residential $350
i
pluis $201101
following
preliminary;
$500 plus S30
otherwise $500
per lot shown
plus 53011ot-
$100 per lot plus
on plan: no
Nonresidential
52.50 per linear
$600 plus $300 per lot or
$500.00 & 55.50
preliminary
5500 plus
foot of mad;
portion of land to be
per lineal ft- of
51000 + S51foot of
$2000 + 5350 per
Definitive Plan Filing
Ian
$200+$100/LOT
$401acm"
$1000 min.
subdivided
madwa
mad
lot
5300+S100flot
$300&$200/lot
$350 plus $20
per lot shown
_
on plan;
preliminary
Filing Fee
plan filed
$ 25
S 50
-
NIA
NIA
$0.00
0
$4 per toot of
-
-
t
proposed
madway
centerline;
$7,000
1% estimated cost
amount= to $1,000 for
per construct on
Ins ecflon Feei -
minimum
200
of construction
each lot within subdivisio
N/A
per contract
inspector
Certificate of Performance
NIA
0
NIA
per contract
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2003
2003
vs.
2010
Annual 12vr
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READING
READING
Surve
Survey
READING
Chancre
BILLERICA
BURLINGTON
CHELMSFORD
LYNNFIELD
READING
TEWKSBURY
WAKEFIELD
WILMINGTON
WINCHESTER
CONSERVATION -
{
uses DEP
NOTICE OF INTENT
uidelines
1
$75 plus $.501sf o
SO no local NO[ fees, only
Each minor activity
$100
$ 52
$ 48
wetland altered
state's
S 25
variable accordin
55
$ 75
$450 plus $1
'
perfoot for
-
{
delineation-
(
plus
-
BufferiWL
$100 plus $.SOist
to BRP WPA
Each new sin le
family dwelling
area fees"
$ 330
of wetland altered
$ 290
Form 3 attached
250
$ 450
I
5500 plus $1
'
perfootfor
$250 plus $.50fsf
-
-
'
delineation
wetland altered
plus
plus $2tsf of
$500.00 8
BuffedWL
roadway within
$2.o0flinear it. of
An subdivision'
roadwa
area fees
S 400
bufferzone
road
250
$ 550
•
$500 plus $1
-
per foot for
delineation
plus
BuffedWL
Other roadway
or driveway
area fees
S 525
525
$450, PLUS
$1001unit in
BuffedWL,
plus
$751dwelling plus
delineation,
$.501sfwe0and
Each multiple C
LItin structure
plus area fees
S 538
altered
$250.00 per unit
525
$550.00
-
$600 plus $1
Z rfootfor
-
inea0on
plus
$500A0 8 $0.50
Commercial 8Industrial Projects 8
BuffedWL
$1000 plus S.501s
per sf of buffer
other rv'ects {
area tees
$ 788
,
miland altered
district
525
$ - 1,050
$25 for single-
family lot, $50
$100 residential
Request for ext ension permit
all others
$ 75
$250 other
$10.00-$100.00
$ 75
$100.00 per
Other
amended order
I
No stated
-
I _
provisions.
-
j
Usually
charge
complete new
fee, unless
~
applicant
a
Refilin s of ro
ects reviousl
nests
-
1K or on final fee
-
waiver and
I
1
Commission
Denied w!o re
'udice within 3 rs.
rants it.
00
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Survey
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2010
READING
Annual 12vr
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CHELMSFORD
LYNNFIELD
NORTH -
READING
TEWKSBURY
WAKEFIELD
WILMINGTON
_
WINCHESTER
I
_
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERMITS 1
$0.00
'
Oil Sumer I
$ 15
$ 26
$ (1111
5 25
20
$ 10
$ 10
$ 25
$20
$15.00
$ 51
S 25
Pro pane Storage
$ 20
$ 26
$ 6
$ 25
10
$ 10
$ 10
$ 25
$20
$25.00
S 5
Flammable Storage
S 10
S 35
$ 25
S 25
25
$ 10
$ - 50
$ 25
$20
$25.00
$ 5
S. 25
Gunpowder Storage
$ 15
S 32
$ 17
$ 25
5
$ 10
$ So
$ 25
$20
$25.00
$ 5
$ 25
Blasting
$ 50.
49
$ 1
$ 25
25
$ 10
$ 10
S 25
$20
525.00
$ 5
$ 150
Fireworks Display
S 50
$ 31
$ 19
$ 25
10
$ 25
S 25
$20
$25.00
$ 5
$ 50
Tank Truck !
Tank Removal 1
$ 50
$ 50
$ 31
$ 48
$ 19
$ 2
$ 25
S 25
10
Res 25, Cam 200
$ 10
$ 10
15
$ 50
S 25
$ 25
$20
$100
$25.00
$25.00
S 5
$ 5
$ 50
Tank Installation
$ 41
$ 41
$ 25
Res 25, Com 200
$ 10
$25
$ 5
S 100
- Underground
S 50
$ 131
$ 81
s 25
200
S 50
S 200
$20
$25.00
S 5
- Above Ground
S 25
$ 31
$ 6
S 25
25
S 10
S 25
$20
515.00 i
s 5
I
INSPECTION FEES
Residential Plait Review
$ 15
S 30
$ 15
-
$
0
$ 25
S 25
10
Smoke Detector - Single Family
Smoke Detector- Multi Family
-
$ 15
$10 per unit
$ 25
S 23
S 10
S 25
$25/UNIT
10
10
-S 10
S 10
S25
S251unit
S 25
S 25
$20
20 per unit
$10.00
25
$0.00
- 0
1
COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW
INCLUDING FINAL INSPECTION
S 25
$ 25
- U to 7 500 s q. fL
S 50
$ 38
$ 13
0
0
$ 100
$
$25.00
$0.00
- 7,500 to 12,500 s q. R
$ 100
S 38
$ 63
0
0
$ 100
$25.00
$0.00
- Over 12 500;5 . fL
S 38
s 36
0
0
$ 100
-
25
0
1
S 50
Initial connection to municipal fire alarm
system - i
S 40
S 200
11 160
0
$ 100
-
$ 100
Nursin Home"uarlerlins ections
$ 10
$ 15
$ [51
1
0
$ 10
$35.00
50.00
Co ies of Fire o
r ambulnce re ort
$ 16
16
S 5
5
$ 10
S 40
$10
5
5
$ 10
i
AMBULANCEI
ao+a.+.a,.~+.
$ 5
5
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TH
1999
2003
2003
vs.
v
2010
ADING
Annua112vr
Ch
BILLERICA BURLINGTON
CHELMSFORD
LYNNFIELD
NOR
READING
TEWKSBURY
WAKEFIELD
WILMINGTON
WINCHESTER
READING
READING
Surve
Sur
e
RE
ange
POLICE DE
PARTMENT
Group A Parkid
Fines
10
$20+810
S 15
15
$ 15
Bus Sto -Taut
Stand
S 20
5 20
S
$ 5
15
5 15
Safe Zone I
b 20
$ - 15
$ 5
20
$ 15
$ 15
$ 15
S 15
15
S 15
Loading or Servi
ce Zone
$ 20
5 20
$ -
5
S
S 15
$ 15
10 -
S 15
improper Angle
Parkin
S 20
5 15
S 5
S 10,
10
$ 20
$ 15
$ 15
$ 25
15
S 15
Restricted Area)
S 20
$ 25
$ 5
10
10
$ 20
S 15
15
5 15
No Parkin Zone
$ 20
$ 28
S 8
S
10
No Parkin Perm
it
$ 20
S 10
S 10
b 15
10
Parkin Permit E
xpired
$ 20
$ 13
$ 8
S 10
10
$ 25
8 15
S 10
15
b 15
Upon a Crosswa
lk
5 20
$ 25
10
10
$ 25
8 15
$ 10
15
S 15
Upon a Sidewal
k
S 20
S 25
,
8
$ 5
10
$ 10
S 15
15
$
8 70
10
S 15
Wron Direction
5 20
S 18
$
$ 5
$ 10
$ 15
$ 15
10
15
$
Over One Footf
rom Curb
$ 20
$ 18
$
R
$ 10
10
5 20
S 15
$ 15
$ 10
15
S 15
Within 20 Feed
f an Intersection
$ 20
8 22
$
8 10
10
5 20
S 15
$ 15
S 10
10
5 15
In front of privat
e road or drive
$ 20
$ 21
S 10
-
S 25
5 15
$ 15
15
S 15
Double Parkin I
S 20
$ 24
$
$ 10
10
$ 20
$ 15
S 50
15
$ 15
Ten Feet from F
ire Hydrant
S 50,
$ 34
$
75
$ 10
10
$ 15
All Ni ht Parkin'
- 2:00 to 6:00 a.m.
3 20
$ 16
$4
$ 5
10
5
$ 10
10
5 15
Overtime Parkin
$ 20
S 23
S 3
S 5
5
$ 10
10
Overtime parkin
g 1 hour.
$ 20
$ 25
$ 5
5
10
Overtime parking
2 hours
$ 20
$ 15
S 5
10
10
Overtime parkin
g. 3 hours
5 20
S 20
$ _
$ 15
S 15
10
Not within mark
ed arkin s ace
S 20
$ 17
S 3
10
5
15
$ 10
15
$ 15
Obstructing side
walk
$ 20
$ 25
8 5
$ 10
10
S 2
S
10
Meter Violation;
or Time Umit
N!A
5 15
5
Group B I
i
8 33
$ 33
$ 15
25
S 25
S 15
S 25
5 15
50
S 15
"
Interfering wlsn
w removal ar Iowin
$ 20
$ 40
5 20
8 15
10
Parkin over 24
hours
NIA
$ 13
5 25
8 15
S 15
is
b 15
Interfering with
free8ow of traffic
N!A
$ 21
$ 15
25
$ 25
S 15
S 25
$ 100
15
$ 15
Parking in Fire
Lane
S 50
5 47
S 3
5 15
b 15
15
Im edin street
deanin
5 20
S 15
$ 5
1 Grou C
Illegal arkin i
n handicapped space
S 100
5 163
S 63
S 100
100
8 100
$ 100
S 100
50
5 100.
Commuter park
ing permits - Resident
(In Reading, incl
udes Compost Center
Access
525.00 a ear
Commuter pa
ing permits-Non-
l
Resident
$30.00 a mont
h
De of area em'
to ee
$10.00 a ear
Other
$25.00 (5100.00.
C
1
167
S 61
S 105
100
S 100
5 100
$75.00 State
S 100
100
5 100
$ 100
osa to Ca
Firearms
$ 100
S
0
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READING READING
- Surve Sum READING Chan a
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200J 2003
3s.
2010
Annual 12vr
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READING
READING
Surve
Survey
READING
Chan a
BILLERICA
BURLINGTON
CHELMSFORD
LYNNFIELD
READING
TEWKSBURY
WAKEFIELD
WILMINGTON
WINCHESTER
TOWN CL8
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Birch Ma
br Death Record Ion
S 10
S 11
5 1
s 5
10
S 5
5 10
b 10
$8.00
53.00
S 5
5 10
Birth Marriage oq
Death Record (abstrac
3
S 5
$ 10
4
00
$2
$ 4
form
5 8
$ 8
$ 0
b 4
1-0
-S
.
Filin
affidavit o
co
rection (Birth
5 20
S 40
$ 20
$ 10
20
S
S 10
~
g
r
S 15
$ 15
$ 10
$ 20
$5.00
S5.00
S 10
S 25
Marriage or Dea
th
10
20
b -
5 10
S 20
$3.00
$ 10
Filin dela ed re
cord of birth
$ 20
b 18
$ 2
S
actual cost but
not less than
Genealo
510
S. 15
$ 10
5
$10.00 min.
5
Copy of manusd
dpt or record Pertaining
-
$5.00, i
ee
5
3
$ 5
to birth mama
a or death
$ . 10
S 4
$ 6
.20/PG.
51a e
$ 5
j
510.00
er vane
S
Interior of marr
iage
$ 25
$ 32
$ 7
$ 15
25
5 20
S 25
5 5
5 20
510
.00
5 20
Business certi6d
ate
s 40
S 39
S i
5 20
40
20
S 25
5 0
5 20
$10.00
S 20
S 40
Change of resid
ence, Discontinuance,
.
retirement or Wu
hdravtai from or change
of Location of su
ch business
s 20
S 12
$ 8
$ 10
$
$ 15
S 20
$ 5
5
$ 5
$ 10
Certified copy a
~business certificate or
-
discontinuance
or benefit or creditors
$5 no longer
-
10
3
S 2
$ 3
UCC-t I
-
do UCC-1's
S 6
$ - 6
handle b the State
$
Filin and inde (
n assignment
N/A
$ 10
10
handle b the State
NIA
UCC-3 Continua
nce or amendment to
- 10
handle the State
NIA
original UCC ,
NIA
S 10
UCG3 Termina
tion of statement
NIA
5 18
$ 10
10
-
handle the State
N/A
S 10
5 5
5
Recording ceme
tery deed
S 10
$ 3
S 7
NIA
S
b
10
5 5
$5.00
00
52
S
S 2
cat
Voters certificat
e
e
S 8
$ 6
$ 2
$ 5
$ 3
5
5
.
Recording ordet
A
a under the Provision of
50
$ 40
S 40
25
Sec. 22 of Cha
ter 166 - Fiat rate
S 200
$ 49
$ 151
S 40
Additional stree
ts
$ 10
$ 23
$ 13
$ 10
0
50
$ -
5 10
.
Recording oth
er documents
-
5 10
$ 10
b 10
10
10
$ 10
$ 10
$5.00
S 1
First page I
$ 10
$ 9
$ 1
5 10
S 2
$ 2
50
53
$ 1
Additional ag
es
$ 2
$ 4
S 2
S 2
.
Do licenses 1
'
$15/1 yr.,
i
$250/2 yc,
-
Male Female
$ 20
b 15
It 5
S 10
$2513 c
$ 15
S 10
$ 10
$ 10
57.00
11
$
$ 45
,
Neuteredls a
fed
5 10
$ 10
$ 0
$ 6
$ 15
S 5
S 5
54.00
$ l
5 10
Renewal of regi
stration of underground
5 25
$ 200
$ 50
$45 to $330
$12.50
S 25
story a tanks
512.501tank
$ 78
10 & 15
COPIES OF: I
Purchase from
Bylaws -Tow
n
5 10
$ 38
S 28
-
5 10
8
$ '10
5 60
publisher
$ 20
'
$ 5
Zon
B
l
s
1
S 15
$ 25
$ 10
S 10
10
1S 10
$ 15
Purchase from
publisher
$11.00
$ 20
-
y
aw
map.
1
$ 3
s 6
$ 4
S.OOI10
2
$ 5
S 5
5 10.00
S 5
$2.00
S 3
N
i
$ - 10
Purchase from
publisher
.20 Per a e
Rules & Re
at
ons
Purchase from
Town Charter
!
S 6
FREE
0
.20 per page
ublisher
.20 er a e
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HEADQUARTERS
.b READING FIRE DEPARTMENT
Reading' Massachusetts 01867
Gg9. 1NCORQ~~P
GREGORY J. BURNS, Chief
757 Main Street
BUS. Phone: 781-942-9181
STA. Phone: 781-944-3132
Fax: 781-942-9114
TO: Mr. Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
FROM: Chief Gregory J. Burns
DATE: April 14, 2010
RE: Fire Department Fee Schedule
The Fire Department's fees have not been updated in several years. I have requested fee data from
surrounding communities and received information from Wakefield and Stoneham. Below is the data
from surrounding communities:
Description
-Reading
Wakefield
Stoneham
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Single Family
15
50
50
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Two Units
10 per Unit
100
100
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Three to Five Units
10 per Unit
150
50
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Six to 25 Units
10 per Unit
500
50 lus 25 per unit
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Over 25 Units
10 per Unit
500
125 lus 50 per unit
Oil Burner Installations
.15
25
50
Tank installation
25
50
50
Propane (Above and below ground)
20
25
50
Tank Truck Permit
50
25
50
Flammable and Combustible Storage
.15
25
50
Permits issued by the head of the fire department are regulated by Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 148 Section 10A. This law allows the Board of Selectmen to set the following maximum
fees:
➢ A maximum permit fee of up to $50 may be charged for each permit issued.
➢ The fee for smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm inspections may be increased up
to the following maximum fee:
o Single dwelling unit $50
o 2- Family Dwelling $100
o 6 or fewer residential units. $150
o 7 or more residential units $500
It takes approximately 40 minutes of staff time for each permit generated. Most of these routine
inspections are performed by the fire personnel assigned to a piece of fire apparatus. The cost of
staff time is estimated at $25.00.
After analyzing our permit data, the fees we currently charge and data from Wakefield and
Stoneham, I recommend:
a. Institute a minimum permit fee of $25 (existing permits over $25 to remain). Z(A
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b. Increase fees for smoke detector ar
following schedule:
i. Single dwelling unit
ii. 2- Family Dwelling.
iii. 6 or fewer residential units
iv. 7 or more residential units
id carbon monoxide alarm inspections to the
$25
$50
$150.
$500
This option would generate a minimum of $4,635 in additional revenue.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 7, 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, Selectmen Ben Tafoya
and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town
Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, RC.ASA Director Erica McNamara, Recreation
Administrator John Feudo, Community Services Director/Town Planner Jean Delios, and the
following list of interested parties: Matt Casey, David Tuttle, Michele Williams, Brian and Kelly
Skeffington, Nick Safina, Tony D'Arezzo, Mary Ellen Stolecki.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments- - Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated that Governor
Deval Patrick will be at the Reading Fall Street Faire.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he had Office Hours this evening and no residents came
in to talk.
Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he and Selectman Stephen Goldy along with Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner joined representatives of the School Department and School
Committee on a pre-school opening tour of Killam School and Birch Meadow School. Staff
pointed out performance contracting projects, and Chairman Bonazoli offered congratulations to
Joe Huggins, Mary Delai and the Principals for the work done to get the schools ready for the
beginning of school.
Chairman James Bonazoli acknowledged an email regarding the Reading Fall Street Faire - the
Reading Cares booth will have bins for donations- to the Reading Food Pantry. He noted that
Sam's Bistro has filed with Conservation and the Zoning Board of Appeals for extension of
parking behind the building. The parking situation on the street is the same as it has been. He
also noted that a Financial Forum is coming up in mid-September, and the planning is going on
with regard to the Forum. He had met with staff and the Finance Committee and School
Committee representatives about the agenda.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• The week of August 23rd, 'MAPC submitted Metro Boston's application to the
Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program. As of the submittal date, 55
municipalities including Reading (representing 71% of the region's residents), and more
than 60 nonprofit and regional partners had joined the Consortium for Sustainable
Communities. Metro Boston's application is now posted online at
www.mapc.org/sustainablecommunities, along with a list of all confirmed consortium
members.
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o The Fall edition of the Reading Recreation Magazine has been delivered to all Reading
residents by early next week.
♦ The October 1 st Quarterly issue of Your Community Connection is being developed. If
you are a government agency or a Reading non-profit and have something that is of
community interest for the months of October, November and December, please send it
in to Maureen Knight ASAP.
o The Board of Selectmen has received a "Client Advisory" from Brackett,& Lucas on the
new Permits Extension Act.
♦ Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Engineer George Zambouras, representatives of
Representative Brad Jones' Office and Senator Richard Tisei's Office and I met with
Mass DOT' officials last week regarding West Street improvements. The Board of
Selectmen has received a copy of a memo on those discussions.
o We are trying to get a site walk of the former Water Treatment Plant site for the Board of
Selectmen and staff on September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Please let me know of your
availability.
♦ The Town Manager pointed out to the Board of Selectmen a memo dated August 31st
reiterating the information gathered at a meeting with Mass DOT regarding financing of
the West Street project.
Community Development
♦ Health Division has issued an enforcement order on 95 Border Road.
♦ Enforcement - Election signs.
0 We met with a proposed developer of the Addison-Wesley/Pearson site. They will be in
to the Board of Selectmen Meeting on September 21 st to introduce themselves to the
Board of Selectmen.
Public Safety
o In the impending threat of then hurricane Earl, and in consultation with staff including
our Emergency Management Director, I directed the closure of the Reading Public
Library at noon on Friday, and the Senior Center at 1:00 p.m. following the noon meal.
We apologize if these closings created any inconvenience.
Public Works
o I want to clarify with the Board of Selectmen prior to printing up materials on the change
in recycling and rubbish rules and regulations, the following limits for rubbish per
household per week (recycling is unlimited):
♦ The existing regulations allow barrels of not larger than 30 gallons.
♦ Many people have 45 gallons'barrels.
♦ I would like to permit residents to use the 45 gallon barrels.
♦ The limit I suggest is 4-30 gallon barrels, 4-30 gallon bags or 3-45 gallon barrels.
(Total maximum.per week of 120 gallons).
Construction Proiects in progress or to be done this year:
♦ Road Improvements
• Temple Street - The intent was to get Temple Street completed by the beginning of
school. We missed that schedule but we are working very well with the School
Department and the Police Department to make sure traffic flow is as smooth as we can
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make it. Sidewalk and curbing should be completed Wednesday. Frames & Covers
are being adjusted to grade. Contractor has not indicated what day he intends to install
final asphalt course (they are aware there is no school on Thursday), loam and seed has
been started, remainder to be installed following paving.
® Harrison Street - Base course and curbing are complete. The Town Engineer plans to
wait one to two more weeks to see if Stormceptors will be delivered, and for the
Highway Division to get the Orange Street drain extension installed. Stormceptors are
located off the roadway but we would rather have them installed before the top is
applied to the roadway to eliminate the potential for damage. Units were ordered in
July, and the company keeps delaying manufacturer\delivery date. Then we'll mill the
remainder of the street and pave. Expect roadway to be completed by the end of
September.
Arlington Street (Woburn Street to Prescott Street) - to be completed in October.
® Haverhill Street (Wakefield Street to Timberneck Drive) - to be completed in October.
o Marla Lane (Forest Street to Spruce Road) - to be completed in 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
and Manning Street to be completed within the next couple of days.
A Memorial Park - Good progress. Tennis courts have been completed. Only loam and
seed remains, and contractor is screening and installing loam
♦ Killam School Playground - Construction is complete.
o Barrows Site Master Plan - Committee established. First meeting is September 21 st.
Dates and Events:
® Fall Street Faire, September 12th
♦ Primary Election - September 14th
♦ Financial Forum -.September 15th
♦ Household Hazardous Waste Collection -September 25th in Wakefield
o RCASA Annual Meeting - September 30th - 7:00 p.m. - joint posted meeting with
RCASA, School Comn ittee and Board of Health
o State Election - November 2nd
Subsequent Town Meeting - November 8th
Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation
Proclamation - Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month - On motion by Schubert
seconded by Tafoya, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve a Proclamation proclaiming
September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the Town of Reading. The
motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0. RCASA Director Erica McNamara received the
Proclamation on behalf of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse.
Personnel and Appointments
Chairman James Bonazoli reported on the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee's report to fill
positions on the Conservation Commission, Community Planning and Development
Commission, Trails Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals.
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On motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya, the Board of Selectmen accepted the report of
the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee and confirmed the following appointments to
the following Boards, Committees and Commissions:
Brian Sullivan to one position on the Conservation . Commission with a term
expiring June 30,2012;
Paul Bolger to one position on the Community Planning and Development
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2012;
Will Finch and Matthew DesMeules to two Associate positions on the Trails
Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2011;
Kristin Marie Cataldo to one Associate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals
with a term expiring June 30, 2013.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Discussion/Action Items
Hi ili its - Recreation Committee - Mary Ellen Stolecki and Recreation Administrator John
Feudo appeared before the Board and discussed issues that the Recreation Committee and
Recreation Division are currently addressing. John Feudo went through information on program
activity. He then discussed with the Board the issue of resident versus non-resident use of fields,
and presented them with a chart from the Spring season showing what the make up of the various
teams using the fields are. Only one team - Reading Youth Soccer Red Thunder Program has
less than half its members as Reading residents. All of the others were completely or
predominantly Reading residents. The consensus from the Board of Selectmen was to continue
to monitor the situation and make sure that the majority of users are Reading residents and if
there are any changes in the situation, to report back to the Board of Selectmen.
Support for Entering into a Grant Agreement for the MSBA Green Repair Program - The. Town
Manager reviewed the proposed Green Repair Program which would pay 47.50% of the cost of
the Town's eligible projects. The Town's intent is to submit the Birch Meadow window
replacement, Killam School window replacement and Killam School roof replacement projects.
This is a new program and it is funded through Federal AARA funds.
On motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya, the Board of Selectmen Resolved: Having
convened in an open meeting on September 7, 2010, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Reading, in accordance with its Charter, bylaws and ordinances, has voted to authorize the
Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of
Interest dated September 16, 2010 for the J.W. Killam Elementary School located at 333
Charles Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 which describes and explains the following
deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which the Reading Public School District may
be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Under MSBA Priority Category #5, replacement of the KUIam Elementary
School roof which has exceeded its useful life resulting in increasingly
frequent leaks, water damage and energy waste; and replacement of the
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original building windows that are exceptionally. inefficient and allow for
significant intrusion of outside air and the release of heated/conditioned air
from the building.
The Board of Selectmen hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this
Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other.
funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the
Town of Reading to filing an application for funding with the. Massachusetts School
Building Authority. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert, the Board of Selectmen Resolved: Having
convened in an open meeting on September 7, 2010, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Reading, in accordance with its Charter, bylaws and ordinances, has voted to authorize the
Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of
Interest dated September 16, 2010 for the Birch Meadow Elementary School located at 27
Arthur B Lord Drive, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 which describes and explains the
following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which the Reading Public School
District may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the
future:
Under MSBA Priority Category #5, replacement of the original Birch Meadow
Elementary School building windows that are exceptionally inefficient, and allow
for significant intrusion of outside air and the'release of heated/conditioned air from
the building.
The Board of Selectmen hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this
Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other
funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the
Town of Reading to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Variance request for Second Driveway - 700 Haverhill Street - Brian and Kelly Skeffington of
700 Haverhill Street came before the Board to request a waiver of the driveway regulations to
allow them to construct a circular driveway on their property. They moved in recently. The site
access and visibility onto Haverhill Street is difficult, and they are concerned about accidents
along the sidewalk as well as along the very busy street. The Town Manager pointed out that in
the section of Haverhill Street from Franklin Street to the Town boundary, there is only one other
circular driveway and that already has the lot width required.
The Board asked many questions and following discussion on motion by Schubert seconded by
Tafova, the Board of Selectmen approved the second curb cut at 700 Haverhill Street
subject to approval by the Town Engineer as to the details, and that as few trees as possible
will be removed as part of this project. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
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Joint Board of Selectmen CPDC, EDC Discussion re: Sims - The CPDC did a presentation on
several of the sign issues that exist. CPDC will be putting forward Warrant Articles to address
the following:
1. Side yard set back - Will be allowed by special permit by CPDC.
2. Free-standing signs in Business-B - Will be allowed as a special permit by CPDC.
3. A second sign allowed for single occupancy buildings in the Business-A zone.
CPDC is conflicted about how or whether or not to do this.
Community Services Director/Town Planner Jean Delios. reviewed with the Board of Selectmen
the process of enforcing the sign bylaw. The Board had a number of questions with regard to the
process and agreed that the process outlined by Ms. Delios was appropriate.
Review A-Frame Sign Regulation Draft - The Board of Selectmen reviewed the draft regulations
and comments received from two other parties. The Board suggested that the process for
renewal of the annual license should be simplified - the applicant should not be required to
submit additional information if the proposed approval and license don't vary from what was
initially approved. This will simplify the process and reduce the bureaucracy.
Discussion of Revenues - The Assistant Town Manager reviewed with the Board of Selectmen
the material that was being put together for the Financial Forum.
Review Draft Article re: Charter Amendments for Referendum Provision - The hour being late,
the Board members agreed that they would meet at the end of the Financial Forum to review this
proposed article.
Approval of Minutes
On motion by Tafova seconded by Schubert, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the
Minutes of August 10, 2010 by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by.Tafoya seconded by Schubert, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the
Minutes of August 24, 2010 by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by Schubert seconded by. Tafova, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the
Executive Session Minutes of Aujzust 10, 2010, as written, on a roll call vote with all three
members voting in the affirmative.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting of September 7, 2010
at 10:55 p.m. was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
October 5, 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 Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Richard
Schubert (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town Manager.
Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob . LeL•acheur, Town
Accountant Gail LaPointe, Town Engineer George Zambouras; Director of Human Resources
and Finance Mary DeLai, Facilities Director Joe Huggins, Student Representative Jimmy
Houston, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Matt Casey,
Steve Chapman, Joe Curto, Mr. Cameron, Fred Livingston, David Michaud, Vicky Yablonsky,
George Hines.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Vice Chairman Camille Anthony welcomed the
Board's new Student Representative Jimmy Houston. Mr. Houston indicated that he was. 15
years old, a sophomore at the High School and a member of the Drama Club, wrestling team,
marching band, Boy Scouts and various other activities.
Selectman Stephen Goldy thanked everyone for another successful Fall Street Faire.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the funds from the Fall Street Faire go to the
Downtown betterment. She also noted that she attended a meeting of the Trust Fund
Commissioners, the Audit Committee and the RCASA Annual Meeting.
Town Manager's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
♦ The Fall Quarterly issue of Your Community Connection is available electronically
beginning October 1st on the Town web site. The first 24 pages of the Fall 2010 Your
Community Connection that covers all news and events till October 6th only is displayed.
The remainder of the issue will be distributed by the middle of this week, due to a
computer crash.
Free Cash has been certified.,
♦ 'Local option meals tax is in effect. From the MADOR "Our audit team is still working
on the establishments in Reading. You can refer them to DOR Customer Service at 617-
887-MDOR or me at 617-626-2386. I also forwarded this information to
phechembleikner(a),ci.reading.ma.us and indicated it could be shared with establishments
in your community.
I hope this information sheet is helpful for you to share with establislunents. It is very
similar to the letter that will be going to the establishments registered as tax type meals
and rooms in the DOR databases."
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o There are a number of ballot questions on the November 2nd ballot including Question 3
which would reduce the sales tax to 3%. The impact of this question would be to reduce
State revenues an estimated $1 billion in the second half of this fiscal year (starting
January 1, 2011) and would reduce revenues an estimated $2.5 billion in FY 2012. If
these reductions were done evenly across the board for State discretionary budget
accounts, the estimated reduction to the Town of Reading would be almost $1.5 million
in FY 2012 in addition to any other reductions that may be required to balance the State
Budget.
Community Development
o The latest business to open in Reading is Sammy Jo's Italian Bakery and Cafe at 2 Haven
Street. Welcome to this new Downtown business.
Public Works
o Recycling and rubbish changes the week of October 4th. Detailed information is on the
front page of the web site and a flyer has been mailed to the entire community. We are in
a period of education and "soft enforcement."
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o Street Sign Lotter October Street sign lottery.
o The Town Manager noted that due to a typo, the Board needs to revote the minimum
amounts of the water, sewer and stormwater management rates.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to 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 was approved by a.vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to 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 was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to set the FY 2011 Stormwater 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 was approved by a vote of 3-
0-0.
o Reading Youth Baseball has requested approval to do work on one of the Joshua Eaton
fields, and on the new "tennis court" field at Birch Meadow. The cost is over $10,000 for
each project and, therefore, subject to Board of Selectmen approval. They would like to
get this work done now while weather permits.
A motion by Tafova seconded by Goldy to approve the improvements to the Joshua
Eaton Field and the Birch Meadow-Little League Field was approved by a vote of 3-
0-0.
o The Town Manager noted that the Warrant for the November Election needs to be closed.
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A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to close the Warrant for the Election to take
place on November 2, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hawkes Field. Rouse, 62
Oakland Road, Reading, Massachusetts was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Finance Committee is meeting on October 13th and
the next Financial Forum regarding expenses is October 27th.
Construction Proiects in progress or to be done this year:
♦ Road.Improvements
• 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), Haverhill Street - (Wakefield
Street to Timberneck Drive), Marla Lane - (Forest Street to Spruce Road) - Work to
start beginning of October and should be completed by end of October.
• Highway Division project - Smith Manning Lewis and County (between Lewis and
Howard) have been completed.
o. Memorial Park - Project nearly complete. All areas loamed and seeded, trees to be
installed in October, benches to be installed when delivered.
Dates and Events:
♦ October 7, 2010 - The Annual Police Department Senior Ham and Bean Dinner will be
on Thursday at the Senior Center.
® October 23, 10:00 to 2:00 - Fire Department Open House
♦ October 23, 10:00 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting - Memorial Park
♦ State Election - November 2nd
♦ Subsequent Town Meeting - November 8th
Discussion/Action Items
Highlights -School Department re: Performance Contracting - Facilities Director Joe Huggins
and Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai were present.
Mary DeLai noted that Town Meeting approved funds for performance contracting. Everything
is on time and 851/o of the budget has been expended. Rebates from the gas company and the
Light Department have been guaranteed. Stimulus package funding paid for two boilers and that
was $150,000.
Joe Huggins reviewed the energy conservation measures that have been taken including: lighting
improvements, lighting controls, water conservation, energy management systems,
weatherization, LED traffic signals, solar domestic hot water at the Police Station and the two
fire stations, solar.air pre-heat at the High School and Coolidge Middle School, heating system
upgrades at other schools and a new chiller at Town Hall.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he and Chairman James Bonazoli toured Killam and were
very impressed with the work that has been done. It was suggested that an update be given to
Town Meeting.
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Quarterly Review with Town Accountant - Town Accountant Gail Lapointe was present to
update the Board of Selectmen. She noted that free cash has been certified at $4,553,000.
Health insurance premiums were lower and $75,000 in rubbish was unspent. Revenues were
also level funded. She also noted that we have a new member named Tom Clough on the
Retirement Board, and she is working on the personnel portion of Munis.
Hearing - Causeway Road Betterment - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that the first part of the road is a public way. There is a large
drainage problem. The neighbors are requesting it be made a public way. The Selectmen will
need to recommend the betterments to Town Meeting.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked why it isn't a public way already, and Town Engineer
George Zambouras noted the Board of Survey established the lay of the road and then the
roadway was built. It now needs Selectmen and Town Meeting approval to become a public
way.
The Town Engineer noted that the Town's portion to improve the roadway will cost $47,500.
Granite curbing will be installed in the private portion, and the sidewalks are on the left side and
then continue around to the other side. The total cost of both private and public is $356,000.
There are three utility poles that will need to be relocated. There are seven abutters in favor, two
opposed and three noncommittal. Two residents are opposed because the new road comes within
15 feet of their property. The alternate would be to shift the road to the right of way, and
eliminate the sidewalk on the other side of the street.
Selectman Ben Tafoya asked why we just don't do alternate 2, and the Town Manager indicated
because it is more complex, there are more trees to take, etc.
Selectman Stephen.Goldy noted that granite curb is a standard but we can't require it. The Town
Manager noted that it is a subdivision standard.
Steve Chapman of 66 Causeway Road noted that he appreciates the work that has been done.
The subdivision was built in 1960 to Town standards, it was just never accepted. He's been
dealing with ponding issues for years. There should be full participation to cover the costs
including the State and the Town. He also noted that $12,000/household equals $600/year for 20
years but the revised cost is approximately $20,000/household. He noted that granite curb is
$53,000 and is out of character with the street. He stated that Benton Circle does not have
granite curbing yet they are being forced to put in granite curbing but the Town and Light
Department does not have to. He suggested that the Light Department move the poles at no cost.
The Town Manager noted that the Light Department has agreed to pick up the costs of relocating
the poles. Mr. Chapman indicated that the water coming from the Town portion of the road is
causing the water damage. He stated that the betterment would be a hardship for some
homeowners, and suggested going to the east to save a couple of trees.
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Joe Curto of 81 Causeway. Road noted that Mr. Chapman does not represent him. Mr. Curto
moved in 50 years ago and he insists that the road was accepted then. Vice Chairman Camille
Anthony noted that the vote never went to Town Meeting to be accepted, and Mr. Curto
indicated that he was told it was an accepted street. He noted that the Light Department has
damaged the majority of the road and only 19% of the road is owned by private owners. He feels
that the Town should restore the damage.
The Town Manager noted that the Town's assessment is $27,000 and the RMLD is $70,000:
The Town Engineer noted if you remove the cost of relocating poles, then the total is $272,000
and if you remove the cost of granite, the total is then $212,000.
Mr. Cameron of 31 Causeway Road indicated that he is in favor of the revised plan. He noted
that when water collects in front of his property, he pumps and that uses electricity. He also
noted that the trucks coming down the street are huge trucks carrying generators constantly.
Fred Livingstone of 52 Causeway Road noted that he moved there in 1962 and has been dealing
with ponding issues. He also noted that the Light Department has fully destroyed that portion of
the road, and he is in favor of the project.
Mr. Chapman asked Mr. Livingstone if he is still in favor if his property is being taken, and Mr.
Livingstone indicated that he is but would want to see the plan first.
The residents at 33 Causeway. Road and 53 Causeway Road indicated that they are in favor of
Option 2.
The resident at 73 Causeway Road noted that Light Department trucks are now parking in the
woods and destroying it. The Town Manager noted that the Town plans to put barriers to keep
people out.
Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the Town did not do curbing on Middlesex Road and it is
falling apart.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if the Town's section is going to have curbing, and the
Town Manager indicated that it will not have curbing, it will have guardrails. Vice Chairman
Anthony noted that if the residents have to put curbing, then the Town has to do. curbing.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Town doesn't have any money, and Vice Chairman
Anthony indicated that neither do the residents.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked what is best - curbs or no curbs. The Town Engineer
noted that curbs are the best so Vice Chairman Anthony noted that the public portion should also
have curbs.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to close the hearing on the Causeway Road
betterment was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
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Selectman Ben Tafoya suggested continuing the hearing until the next meeting on October 26th
so he'll have a chance to work on a solution.
Hearing - A-Frame Sign Regulations - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that Town Meeting approved the Sign Bylaw including A-Frame signs
so the Selectmen need regulations approving A-Frame Signs. The regulations were sent to all
the businesses and the Chamber of Commerce, and we received two comments back regarding
the cost and setbacks. Some businesses feel that the cost is prohibitive so he changed it to an
initial cost to $50.00, acid then $25.00 after, that for the annual renewal.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony. asked about #7 regarding sign and locations for businesses'like
Be Gifted. The Town Manager noted that there is an exception if it is out of the way location;
i.e., an alleyway.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to close the hearing on the A-Frame Sign
Regulations was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by. Goldy to approve the A-Frame Sign Regulations, as
presented on October 5, 2010, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Hearing - Amendment to Recycling and Rubbish Rules and Regulations - The Town Manager
noted that the proposed modifications require recycling.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he disagrees with the enforcement because his recycling
gets picked up at 7:30 a.m. and the rubbish doesn't get'picked up until later.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing amending the Recycling and
Rubbish Rules and Regulations was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert to approve the amendments to Section 4.6 of the
Board of Selectmen Policies - Solid Waste Recyclin~, Collection and Disposal Rules and
Regulations, as presented, was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Hearing- Liquor License Fees - 2011- 2013 - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen need to establish the fees for 2011. The current
fees are a little high but other communities are all over the place.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that they were asked to look at increasing fees at the last
Financial Forum.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Town will be installing permits and licensing
systems that will cost money.
Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated that he didn't see any reason to change the fees.
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A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert to close the hearinlz establishing liquor license
fees for 2011 through 2013 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Schubert moved and Goldy seconded to approve the liquor license fees for 2011 through
2013 as follows:
Liquor Fee Survey 2010
All Alcohol
Restaurant
Wine/Malt
Restaurant
Package Store
Clubs
Proposed 2011.
$3,600
$2,600
$2,400
$1,200
Proposed 2012
0,700
$2,700
$2,500
$1,300
Proposed 2013
$3,800
$2;800
$2,600
$1,400
The motion failed by a vote of 2-2-0.
Tafoya moved and Goldy seconded to approve the liquor license.fees for 2011 through 2013
as follows:
Liquor Fee Survey 2010
All Alcohol
Restaurant
Wine/Malt
Restaurant
Package Store
Clubs
Proposed. 2011
$3,500
$2,500
$2,300
$1,100
Proposed 2012
$3,600
$2,600
$2,400
$1,200
Proposed 2013
$3,700
$2,700
$2,500
$1,300
The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Update - Ad Hoc Municipal Building Committee - Ad Hoc Municipal Building Committee
Chairman David Michaud and members Vicky Yablonsky and George Hines were present.
David Michaud noted that the Committee has been meeting regularly. They have met with staff,
conducted site visits, compiled date which shows that maintenance is meeting expectations with
minor areas of improvement, the Capital Improvements Plan addresses most maintenance and/or
replacement requirements. Both Chiefs are happy with their buildings. The Town is pursuing
grants for school roods, doors and windows. The Senior Center needs improvement to the
drainage and a kitchen update. The northern portion of the Oakland Road property is a good site
for a cell tower. They also heard a presentation from a private developer looking to build a sports
facility/with a possible daycare.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Committee has been collecting data to get a sense of
where we are with facilities.
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Selectman Ben Tafoya thanked the committee for its work and asked that they focus on the
Cemetery Garage, Library, DPW Garage and Oakland Road properties. He asked that the
recommendations be prioritized.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if any Department Heads talked about program changes
that might affect their needs. Mr. Michaud noted that Selectman Richard Schubert asked that
question of the Department Heads, and they will go back and revisit that issue before they
finalize their recommendations.
The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Capital Improvements Plan was done a year ago and
is mostly energy items so Joe Huggins is working in revamping that.
Vice Chairman Camille Anthony indicated that she would like to know the status of the
buildings, any issues, funding and how the building is meeting the needs of personnel and
programs currently and in the future.
It was decided that a report would be given to Town Meeting.
Progress Report on Goals The Town Manager briefly reviewed the goals, and asked the
Selectmen to read through them and address any issues in their next liaison reports.
Review Customer Service Survey Results - The Town Manager noted that the latest report was
on Pages 60-62 of the packet. He suggests reviewing this every six months.
Review Town Counsel - Vice Chairman Camille Anthony and Selectman Stephen Goldy
updated the Board on Town Counsel's review, and noted that all comments were on the positive
side except one Conservation Commission member mentioned that sometimes feedback is slow.
The Town Manager suggested that the subcommittee meet with Brackett & Lucas and review the
results.
Confirm Board of Selectmen Position on Bottle Deposit Law - The Town Manager noted that
there was a draft letter in the packet regarding supporting a bottle deposit.
A motion by Goldv seconded by Tafoya to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to the
Town's State legislative delegation in Support of amending the "bottle bill" to charge
deposits for water, sport drink, juice and other bottles and containers was approved by a
vote of 4-0-0.
_Approve Church Snow Plowing Agreements - The Town Manager noted the there is one
agreement in place with the First Baptist Church of Reading, and asked the Board if they want
him to sign the agreements. The consensus of the Board was for the Town Manager to execute
the agreements.
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Approval of Minutes
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of September 18, 2010
was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya to approve the Minutes of September 21, 2010
was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to adjourn the meeting of October 5, 2010 at
10:45 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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SENATOR' RICHARD R. TISEI
MIDDLESEX AND ESSEX
ROOM 308, STATEHOUSE
(617) 722-1206
October 8, 2010
Vice Chairperson Camille W. Anthony
Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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Thank you for contacting me on behalf of the Reading Board of Selectmen to explain
why the Board supports House Bill 3077, amending the Commonwealth's "Bottle Bill" to
provide for deposits for water and sports drink bottles. I appreciate that you took the time to
share your thoughts.
As you may know, House Bill 3077 is under a study order in the House, but if the bill
reaches the Senate, I will keep the Board's position in mind.
Please always feel free to contact me about this.or any other issues of concern.
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STATE HOUSE. BOSTON 02133-1053
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TO;CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN MANAGER
CHAIRMAN BYLAW COMMITTEE
FROM; GEORGE THEOPHANIS, MEMBER BYLAW COMMITTEE
I AM WRITING THIS TO INFORM YOU OF MY DECISION TO RESIGN FROM THE BYLAW
COMMITTEE AS OF THIS DATE.
AFTER THIRTY TWO YEARS OF SEkVICE,I REGRET LEAVING THE COMMITTEE AND TOWN
GOVERNMENT IN GENERAL THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE GAINED HAVE BEEN A
SOURCE OF ENRICHMENT AND 1 HAVE FORMED MANY LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.
HOWEVER, THE TIME HAS COME WHEN NEW DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CALL AND
PRESS ON MY AVAILABLE TIME
1 WISH MY CO-MEMBERS SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS
SINCERELY YOURS
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Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Timothy P. Murray, Lt: Governor
Jeffrey 9. Mullan, Secretary & CEO
Luisa Paiewonsky, Administrator
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Traffic - Reading
Mr. George J.. Zambouras P.E.
Town Engineer
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683 .
Dear Mr. Zambouras;
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TOWN OF READING
This is in response to your letter dated August 17, 2010 requesting the approval of a
nighttime Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion (HCVE) on Washington Street and
Village Street in the Town of Reading.
The District Traffic Operations Section-has reviewed the data enclosed with your
letter and conducted afield investigation of the roadway condition. Your request for a
HCVE on the above streets has been forwarded to our Boston Office for their final review.
. Please be advised that our review of the submitted data found that the proposed
primary alternative route passes through the Town, of Wakefield and is not acceptable
without the written approval of the Town. Also, it will be very difficult to post signage at
the decision point on Route I-95 southbound prior to Exit 39 in Wakefield to inform
motorists about the truck exclusion on Village Street/Washington Street in Reading. The
second proposed alternative route is not acceptable since it is a private roadway.
In addition, according to the submitted data for the hours of the requested nighttime
HCVE, which is typically granted between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM, the truck percentages
are very low (3.4% on average) and do not warrant the truck exclusion.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the District Traffic
Operations Engineer, Michael Karas, P.E. at (781) 641-8484..
Sincer y .
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District Highway Director
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FROM: Jan' Goriansky
36 Temple-Street
Reading, MA
DATE: September 21, 2010
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We are missing some "No Parking, Stopping or Standing" signs along the street and I am
writing to see if you could replace. them. There are-two (on either side of the pole)
missing, at the-side of 422 Temple and one missing at #56 and one at #66 for a total of
four.
Replacement of the signs- will clear up some confusion and let people know that there is
no parking anywhere on that side of the street. Thank you very much for your assistance.
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81: Causeway, Road
Reading, MA 01867-1515
1-781-944=2921
September 25, 2010
Town,of Reading
Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA01867-1515
Re: Public Hearing / 10/5 2010
Dear Board Members;
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On the matter of Causeway Road Extension, it is my conviction that it is not a
private way for several reasons. The first being that I have first hand knowledge
from conversations with town officials and the contractor at that time., The effort
that went into its construction to conform to code for an accepted street. and
quitclaim deeds, deeds, building permits and occupancy permits. All of them
refer to Causeway Road Extension nothing about it being a private road as is
customary. Lantern Corporation deeded the entire tract of land that comprises
Causeway Road Extension to the-town; they built the road, We residents never
owned any part of Causeway Road Extension, then or now. It was said at the
hearing formality was not followed, I believe that tacit approval was expressed
by town actions via the reasons I have enumerated.
Mr. Hechenbleikner wrote me a letter, (copy encl.) dated .9/10/1996. It was
about throat stones dug up by plowing activities. At that time he felt it was not
necessary to have granite curb (throat stones) in such an isolated area, he
would now like to urbanize that same area. We like the "Rustic" look of our road
and we want to keep it that way. I have also enclosed a photo of one of the
stones.
Mr Putman, the land surveyor that drew up the plan titled Plan of Causeway
Extension Reading Mass." dated April 1959, 1 believe he is in error when he
included the portion of Causeway Road between #53 and #50 Causeway Road
into the tract of land purchased by Lantern Corporation in 1960. That section
was taken in 1941 by the town on a taking from the lot at #53,owned at that time
{1941) by Guiseppe Capone the taking was 5084 ft. the entire area of that
section of road.
The RMLD came to Causeway Road in 1970, we told were that they would be
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sensitive to the fact that our street is a residential area, we were told that they
would put up a fence and plant trees.to hide it. They put the trees on the inside
of the fence. Prior to the RMLD sub station (Gaw), there was never a water
problem in the street, the road surface was always in good condition, our
children played ball in the area. Construction started for the construction of the
sub station it seems to have been ongoing since, heavy equipment, service
trucks, 22 wheel semis with loads of 70 ton (transformers) they dug trenches in
the road for power lines It was a common sight to see trucks parked in the area 6
or more at a time. The water problem and the road deterioration is undeniably a
result of activities by the RMLD. They are liable for the cost of repair of the road.
At the hearing it was said that even tho Causeway Road was built by the town
with all of the required approvals from various town departments and land
takings it was never approved as accepted. because of failure by town officials to
bring it up for approval. I would like to know why, so far as I have learned the
road was built to codes at that time.
My wife and I thank you for your courtesy and profesionalism at the hearing.
Sincerely ~ Encl.(2)
Joseph Curto
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81 Causeway Road
Reading, MA 01867-1515
1-781-944-2921
October 11, 2010
Town of Reading
Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA01867-1515
Re: Public Hearing / 10/5 2010/ Causeway Road
Dear Board Members;'
2010 OCT 13 "ill: 1 g
My wife and I saw the RCTV airing of the referenced meeting for the first time
last night, some things were made clearer to us.
ej~. L,1, Regarding the plan for Causeway Road dated April 1941, It was asked of
Mr.Zambouras for an explanation for the procedure to get a street accepted. He
responded that there are 4 steps in the procedure. I believe his response was
based on current procedure, the road was built in 1941, 1 would like to know the
law that he referred to so that F can read it, also he brought a plan to the meeting
that was not available to the residents, considerably different from the proposed
acceptance plan sent to us through the mail.
Mr Hechenbleikner made reference to the water problem in front of #31
Causeway Road, There are three sources of the problem. The ongoing
construction at the RMLD and the traffic related to it, it is not a rare thing as Mr.
Hechenbleiker would like you to believe, it has been nearly continuous since
they opened.the sub station, also for your information the area across from the
station was not used for parking or any other purpose other than to service the
overhead power lines, they had it fenced off with a fence made from utility poles
until this latest construction.
The state has never used the road below their depot, but when they got salt
deliveries the trucks would inadvertently spill large amounts of salt onto the
roadway. That salt would leach down to the area where the water problem is.
Salt in large amounts is known to have a damaging effect on asphalt and road
underlayment.
The town upgraded Lowell Street, Route #129, it included resurfacing of the
roadway, that resurfacing caused the elevation of Lowell Street to be to be 3" to
4" higher thus causing storm water to find its way down Causeway Road where
pfeyjpusly it was directed down hill eastward on Lowell Street. That took place
~t1the time when the water problem on Causeway got severe.
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1 maintain that Causeway Road Extension was designed and built by the town to
conform to the standards required for an accepted street at that time. It is a
separate road from Causeway Road.
We have all of the required betterments as outlined by the town in its latest
betterment plan, those betterments were bought and paid for when we bought
these homes 50 years ago. If there was a breakdown in procedure it certainly
not the fault of the home owners and is most likely that of the, town.
We need to see the agreements and contracts between Lantern Corporation and
the town.
The RMLD is primarily responsible for the damage and large puddles on
Causeway Road they along with the town and state should make the repairs and
if the town wants to upgrade the road the town should pay the same as they did
for Lowell Street.
Sincerely
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Joseph Curto
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Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor
Jeffrey B. Mullan, Secretary & CEO
Luisa Paiewonsky, Administrator
Trade - Reading
Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
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This is in response to your letter dated September 15, 2010 requesting a review of
the feasibility of installing a mid block pedestrian signal on Main Street (Route 28) in
Reading.
Based on the meeting held in the District office on October 4, 2010 we understand
that the warrants to install a pedestrian mid block signal will not be. satisfied at this
.location. However, we recommend that the Town install an enhanced visibility pedestrian
crosswalk warning system as part of the trail construction project. We would be pleased to
issue a permit to the Town for this purpose.
If you have any question regarding, this matter, please feel free to contact the
District Traffic Engineer, Michael Karas, P.E. at (781) 641-8484.
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RE: FY10 Peer-to-Peer Technical Assistance Program Grant Award
Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner:
On behalf of Governor Deval Patrick and Lt. Governor Tim Murray, I congratulate the Town of Reading
on receiving a grant for Peer-to-Peer technical assistance. Under this program Sharon DuBois, Grants
Administrator for the City of Gloucester, will serve as a Peer technical assistance consultant to assist the
Town of Reading to establish a fagade improvement program to support revitalization. efforts.
The award of $1,000 will cover up to. 30 hours of assistance from your Peer consultant at $30 per hour plus
mileage and/or photocopying and incidental expenses up to $100. Please submit the Peer consultant's final
report and an evaluation of the work product to DHCD at the conclusion of the project.
I look forward to working together with you to address the Town of Reading's community development
needs.
Sincerely,
Tina Brooks
Undersecretary
cc: Senator Richard Tisei
Representative Bradley Jones
Ms. Abby McCabe, Staff Planner, Town of Reading
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Dear Chairman and Members of the Board:
We are writing to inform you about programming changes scheduled to occur within your
community.
Attached please find the customer communication, detailing the changes, which will be
provided to customers within their next billing statement.
Should residents contact you with questions regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to
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Please find below information regarding changes to the
channel lineup:
On 09/16/2010:
NEW! HDNet was added to Digital Preferred channel 783. A sub-
scription to Digital Preferred and a digital set-top box or CableCARD is
required to view.'
On 10/19/2010:
NEW! Ovation will be added to Digital Preferred channel 176. A sub-
scription to Digital Preferred and a digital set-top box or CableCARD is
required to view.
On 12/9/2010:
• NEW! Hallmark HD will be added to Digital Starter, Digital
Economy and Digital Preferred channel 907.
• NEW! HSN HD will be added to Digital Starter and Digital Economy
channel 906.
On 12115/2010:
• QVC on Basic Service channel 71 will move to Basic Se
rvice
channel 58.
• Hallmark Channel on channel 58 will move to channe
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continue to be on Digital Starter and Digital Preferred.
• The following channels will no longer be available:
HBO Comedy HD
channel 774
Action Max HD
channel 777
5 Star Max HD
channel 778
ThrillerMax HD
channel 779
WMax HD
channel 780
OuterMax HD
channel 782
Showtime Showcase HD
channel 879
On 12/17/2010:
NEW! Ovation HD.will be added to, Digital Preferred channel 915.
On 12/20/2010:
The following NEW channels will be added to the Sports
Entertainment Pack:
Crime and Investigation Network channel 126
Military History Channel channel 127
FSN Sun Sports channel 129
FSN Prime Ticket channel 132
Comcast SportsNet Bay Area channel 133
The following NEW channels will be added to Digital Preferred:
Galavision channel 719
Jewish Life TV (JLTV) channel 196
Telefutura channel 639
On 12/22/2010•
• NEW! BET will be added to Expanded Basic Service digital channel
68.
• HSN on Basic Service channel 70 will move to Basic Service
channel 3.
• Cultural.es on Nuevo Selecto channel 671 will no longer be
available.
• NEW! Venemovies - alt will be added to Nuevo Selecto
channel 671.
Programming not available in all areas. A subscription to Basic Service
is required to receive any other video service level. Digital channels
require digital capable equipment to view. A QAM tuner HDTV is
required to receive HD broadcast channels on the Basic Service
level. HD set-top box, or CableCARD, connected to a HDTV and a
subscription to the corresponding service level are required to view
HD channels above the Basic Service level. HD programming limited
to programming provided to Comcast in HD format. 02010 Comcast.
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