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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-15 Board of Selectmen PacketMI U� l l Certificate, of Recognition This Certificate is Hereby Awarded 1 fA Fn Celebration of their 125th Anniversary in the Town of 1 Given this 15th day of February, 2011 By the Reading Board of Selectmen 1886 Reading-Co-opentiw Bank Founded November 22: officers elected and I oylaws established. co December 6: first share offeritig, held at the Old South Methodist Church. December It: 401 shares ,alucd at61.00 /share fully subscribed; The Reading Chronicle reported "This is a wry fwornble start for the hank." 1887 First loan granted to a woman Carric I. Mice, who borrowed $1.200. 1894 Meetings held in rented spice it The First National Bank of Reading, rent wvis $55.00/year. 1900 First office established in North Reading at the Carpenter & French building. 1902 Second office established it 22 Devonshire Street, Boston. 1908 Board voted to acquire a telephone at the cost of $2.50 /month. 1918 H. Raymond Johnson elected to the position ofTleasurer, a job he held until 1960. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7h" Tea X, 1919 Headquarters for Reading Co-operadve Bank shared with Mechanics Savings Bank located at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets. 1922 North Reading Wagon Company became a new collection point for deposits. 1928 Wilmington office opened it McLaughlin and Dennison's Drug Store. 1929 Stock Market Crashed - Reading Co­operative maintained its health and did not lose one penny. 1932 Co­operadve Central I Bank established is a source ofcash reserves 6,r its Massachusetts member Links; Reading CA)-operitive Bink.contributed $22,000 to Central Bank to help preserve its sister institutions. 1933 In response to the Great Depression, the Bank wanvd all fines fit the month of Mitch. FDIC established tinder the Banking Act of 1933 to insure bank deposits, in response to the thousands of bank failures thar occurred in the 1920s and early 1930s. 1934 RCB reduced mortgage interest rates in an attempr 6l help customers avoid foreclosures. Share Insurance Fund established to further protect deposits in the state's co,operntive banks. Since its founding in 1886, nu customer has lost q single cent on deposit with Reading Co-opentive Bank. .. ......... The triati JnVvzg file 11TITle ainttLn wagon is W.-emicil Harwrijfr, boni in HeCUL:111,' !11 1830. HL HiLS the toulutcr wl:! P""i4elu ill jliatti7 n;? 1944 Durothy Tucker elected Assistant treasurer of the Bank, becoming its first temile officer. 1947 Board vored to close on Saturdays. _k it.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 New headquarters tor Reading Co-operiti%v Bank opened in the .pring. After over seventy years of rented spice, the Bank built its own office. In 1986, the building was enlarged by adding a second story and the f .. tirdorinei-windows. Travelers' checks and Christmas Club products added. 1959 Leslie D. Stark became President & CEO - a position lie held for the next 39 years. 1976 Although the Wilmington connection had lon-, been established through representatives who received deposits on behalf of the Bank, Wilmington's own office opened at 352 Middlesex Ave. The Bank started offering credit cards to it, customers through Bank-Amencird. 1982 The bank begin offering IRAs to its customers. 1986 The bank petitioned to become a member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and NNns granted membership in the spring. 1989 Philip G: Dalrymple assumed title of President& CEO tor four years. 1993 Donald G. Hicks. Jr. became President & CEO for nine years. 1998 Reading Co-operative embraced online technology and established its first websire. 1999 Reading Co+aperarivc Bank established the RCB Charitable Foundation. 2000 The RCB Charitable Foundation donated owner $ 35,000 to Fire Tech SafM for thermal imaging equipment. 2002 Susan H. Muse appointed President & CEO. North Reading office opened at 170 Park Sfrcr. 2005 South Wilmington office opened at 230 Lowell Street. 2006 julicann M. Thurlow appointed President & CEO. The Bank celebrated its 120th ,anniversary.- 2008 Woburn office openedar 300 Trade Center. Fully functioning, high school srud' ent-run educational branch opened it Reading Memorial High School. Thurlow appointed to the American Bankers Association Task Force on Regulatory Reform and his since been asked to testify before Congress tin critical issues. 2009 Julicann M. Thurlow chosen by Women's Business Boston is a Top 10 Banker. 2010 The Bank was awarded Green Business Certification from The Institute for Green Business Certification, Inc. F w 02 N ON 1886 Reading-Co-opentiw Bank Founded November 22: officers elected and I oylaws established. co December 6: first share offeritig, held at the Old South Methodist Church. December It: 401 shares ,alucd at61.00 /share fully subscribed; The Reading Chronicle reported "This is a wry fwornble start for the hank." 1887 First loan granted to a woman Carric I. Mice, who borrowed $1.200. 1894 Meetings held in rented spice it The First National Bank of Reading, rent wvis $55.00/year. 1900 First office established in North Reading at the Carpenter & French building. 1902 Second office established it 22 Devonshire Street, Boston. 1908 Board voted to acquire a telephone at the cost of $2.50 /month. 1918 H. Raymond Johnson elected to the position ofTleasurer, a job he held until 1960. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7h" Tea X, 1919 Headquarters for Reading Co-operadve Bank shared with Mechanics Savings Bank located at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets. 1922 North Reading Wagon Company became a new collection point for deposits. 1928 Wilmington office opened it McLaughlin and Dennison's Drug Store. 1929 Stock Market Crashed - Reading Co­operative maintained its health and did not lose one penny. 1932 Co­operadve Central I Bank established is a source ofcash reserves 6,r its Massachusetts member Links; Reading CA)-operitive Bink.contributed $22,000 to Central Bank to help preserve its sister institutions. 1933 In response to the Great Depression, the Bank wanvd all fines fit the month of Mitch. FDIC established tinder the Banking Act of 1933 to insure bank deposits, in response to the thousands of bank failures thar occurred in the 1920s and early 1930s. 1934 RCB reduced mortgage interest rates in an attempr 6l help customers avoid foreclosures. Share Insurance Fund established to further protect deposits in the state's co,operntive banks. Since its founding in 1886, nu customer has lost q single cent on deposit with Reading Co-opentive Bank. .. ......... The triati JnVvzg file 11TITle ainttLn wagon is W.-emicil Harwrijfr, boni in HeCUL:111,' !11 1830. HL HiLS the toulutcr wl:! P""i4elu ill jliatti7 n;? 1944 Durothy Tucker elected Assistant treasurer of the Bank, becoming its first temile officer. 1947 Board vored to close on Saturdays. _k it.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 New headquarters tor Reading Co-operiti%v Bank opened in the .pring. After over seventy years of rented spice, the Bank built its own office. In 1986, the building was enlarged by adding a second story and the f .. tirdorinei-windows. Travelers' checks and Christmas Club products added. 1959 Leslie D. Stark became President & CEO - a position lie held for the next 39 years. 1976 Although the Wilmington connection had lon-, been established through representatives who received deposits on behalf of the Bank, Wilmington's own office opened at 352 Middlesex Ave. The Bank started offering credit cards to it, customers through Bank-Amencird. 1982 The bank begin offering IRAs to its customers. 1986 The bank petitioned to become a member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and NNns granted membership in the spring. 1989 Philip G: Dalrymple assumed title of President& CEO tor four years. 1993 Donald G. Hicks. Jr. became President & CEO for nine years. 1998 Reading Co-operative embraced online technology and established its first websire. 1999 Reading Co+aperarivc Bank established the RCB Charitable Foundation. 2000 The RCB Charitable Foundation donated owner $ 35,000 to Fire Tech SafM for thermal imaging equipment. 2002 Susan H. Muse appointed President & CEO. North Reading office opened at 170 Park Sfrcr. 2005 South Wilmington office opened at 230 Lowell Street. 2006 julicann M. Thurlow appointed President & CEO. The Bank celebrated its 120th ,anniversary.- 2008 Woburn office openedar 300 Trade Center. Fully functioning, high school srud' ent-run educational branch opened it Reading Memorial High School. Thurlow appointed to the American Bankers Association Task Force on Regulatory Reform and his since been asked to testify before Congress tin critical issues. 2009 Julicann M. Thurlow chosen by Women's Business Boston is a Top 10 Banker. 2010 The Bank was awarded Green Business Certification from The Institute for Green Business Certification, Inc. Town of Reading, AlA Cemetery Garage Site Selection Prepared by: Christopher A. Cole, Town of Reading Engineering Division George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer May, 2010 Revised: November, 2010 Table of Contents �l % Ibcecnt�e8nz�zuuzy—..--._.`-.—~'--^—^—','~—~'—^--'J»a8e � � �n�g�3 8i�'{r�czia.-_,,-..--..--.----.._..---~-.--------.--.. 4 Potential Looud000- Figure l-----.'-_-----.�-..{�age ' Current Cemetery Equipment Stored at Cemetery Garage - Table l ...�a�u 5 Mbiz000z Required Areas for Current Equipment - Table 2 ............. .............. page Laurel Hill Cemetery � ` Site --_--_—.~--.'------''''---'---. page 7 � Aerial Imagery Showing Potential Site - Figure 2............... page � ' T�vcD Figure ' 9 Potential Site Level) -..-~~.---_--�a�o � ' Potential Site TeneU- Figure 4....................... page 10 � Forest Glen Cemetery Site Description. -~--..-----...-.-....---.-.-.—.--..-..JnagoI2 Aerial Imagery Showing Potential Site -Figure 6-..-.--.----.. 13 . Potential Site Layout - Figure 7 ................................... ........................ page l4 � � Charles Lawn Cemetery {n����l0 8�o ._,__..__..__,._~~___,_.___,_.__.. Aerial Imagery of Cemetery ' Figure 9 .......... ....................................... page 17 -_~ i. �� ` Table of Contents Wood End Cemetery Site —_._~,__.___,_,,._...__,.,,_.____.J?aDulO Potential Site Layout (Basement Level) Figure 12 21 Detailed Aerial Imagery u[ Site - Figure l3.......................................... page 22 Pearl Street at Atuduxon Road Site.--..--.—'—..^—.—.—.--..---'.--_.—.—... page 23 Public Works Facility Site..--.—.—.---..—~..—.-.--....-....--.—... page 27 Aerial Imagery Showing Potential Site - Figure l7 .............................. page 28 ' Detailed Aerial Imagery of Site Option A - Figure 19 ......................... page30 Site Table .................................................................. Garage Garage Facility _ � 33 S�eSelection Obec�.---..----.---page _-� 12 Introduction The Town of Reading Public Works Department is seeking to. replace the cemetery garage currently located at the Laurel Hill cemetery. While a few additions have been constructed' over the years, the original section of the building is well over one- hundred years old. Over the past several years, the garage has experienced major storage issues, as well as an overall structural deterioration typically seen in century old buildings. Presently, the cemetery garage consists of a main floor having about 1,550 square feet of space, a two -bay basement garage having approximately 400 square feet, attic space of about 1,100 square feet, and outside equipment storage utilizing about 275 square feet. The total area currently used is therefore 3,325 square feet. This area can be summarized as follows: Main Floor ➢ Garage area for equipment (2 small duinp trucks, 1 pickup truck, an d 1 backhoe) —1,100 square feet ➢ Maintenance Area / Bathroom / Locker Room / Office — 450 square feet Basement ➢ Basement garage area (Mowing equipment and turf sweeper) — 400 square feet Attic ➢ Attic storage area —1,100 square feet Exterior Storage ➢ 2 equipment trailers currently stored outside — 275 square feet The overall purpose at this point in the planning stage is not for designing a new building, but rather to understand and outline the particular location requirements for a new garage facility that would meet the Cemetery Division's space needs, and in return would develop information allowing an architect, engineer, or other design professional to scope out the amount of space actually needed. 13 Executive Summary The results of this study were based on criteria such as the amount of usable area available at each site; the anticipated additional time to be spent on grounds maintenance resulting from future grave sales; the amount of graves to be displaced to accommodate a new building (if applicable); the impact of any site on residential neighborhoods in the area; the driving distance between each site including the Town Hall, Public Works garage, and compost center; the proximity of utilities to the proposed site; the percentage of time actually spent at each location-on grounds maintenance and internments; and the level of development required for either future, grave placement or building location. Based on these criteria listed and the rating system developed for this study, the following locations should be considered for additional analysis as potential sites for the new cemetery garage facility: Laurel Hill cemetery (existing site) ➢ Forest Glen cemetery ➢ Pearl Street at Audubon Road Charles Lawn cemetery should not be considered as a potential site location at all as there is currently no useable space available for the placement of a garage facility. 2., 14 Site Criteria Potential sites within the Town of Reading to be considered fora new garage, as depicted in Figure 1, include the current location at Laurel Hill cemetery bounded by Lowell Street and Main Street, Forest Glen'cemetery at the intersection of Forest Glen Road and Pearl Street, Charles Lawn cemetery on Charles Street, Wood End cemetery on Franklin Street, Town -owned property on Pearl Street at the intersection of Audubon Road, and the Public Works facility on Newcrossing Road. Any proposed site location should be designed to meet the needs of the Cemetery Division for approximately fifty years, with as much flexibility as possible to adequately satisfy the needs of the Division for the lifespan of the building. It should be assumed that, due to a lack of available land, the Town will neither be creating any new cemeteries nor expanding the size of any of the existing cemeteries in the future. The quality of design and construction of any new facility should reflect the historical nature (if any), quality, and scale of the surroundings in which it is to be located. It should be noted, though, that fuel will only be obtained at the Public Works facility on Newcrossing Road where it is currently stored. In addition, regardless of which location might be chosen, meeting coordination amongst other Public Works divisions might be difficult, however, should be manageable, as it is currently, and should not be used as a factor in determining site location. Lastly, while materials are currently stored at the Public Works facility on Newcrossing Road, and storage is so limited at all of the other locations mentioned, storage should not be considered a factor, either in this study, as bulk material storage at any of these sites, aside from the Public Works facility, would produce aesthetic issues not suited for its surroundings. The garage facility should be heated and capable of housing the same equipment being utilized now which includes at a minimum, two small dump trucks, one pick -up truck, one baekhoe, five mowers, one turf sweeper, two utility trailers, leaf blowers, weed whackers, miscellaneous hand tools, grave equipment, veteran's markers, seasonal equipment, etc., as well as servicing four (4) full time employees and two seasonal employees. In addition, employees would need space for lockers, showers, and an eating facility, as well as a maintenance area for smaller equipment, which the cemetery division employees perform themselves on -site. The facility would not require, however, any administrative offices, as any records and support staff would best be suited in the Town Hall, on Lowell Street, where they currently reside. Therefore, given the scope of this evaluation and the space limitations on each site, the following assumptions can be made for the footprint area of the structure, based upon potential layouts included within this study: ➢ 4,300 square feet— single story structure ➢ 2,400 square feet — single story structure with a full basement underneath ➢ 2,625 square feet —one and a half story structure' with attic storage and no basement It must be noted that these layouts are not intended to be the required layouts but merely a representation of how the current equipment could fit within a given layout. Regardless of the building configuration, the following minimum areas should be maintained: ➢ 3,300 square feet— vehicle and equipment maintenance and storage ➢ 400 square feet — employee facilities such as an office, locker room, bathroom, and shower area In addition to the required footprint of the building, land must also be allocated for seven parking spaces dedicated to employee parking during the day, as well as space for adequately maneuvering vehicles around the premises. 3. lL? r 15 WOOD END CEMETERY FRANKLIN STREET COMPOST CENTER fill tpp , h C , �f� FOREST GLEN CEMETERY FOREST GLEN ROAD Imo► ,,r .�+�,'r+ 7 it III PAA� .....GNESTNt1S STRtE� CHARLES LAWN CEMETERY co .. w� CHARLES LLI y COl�IGORD STREET IT ril WOOD END CEMETERY FRANKLIN STREET COMPOST CENTER fill tpp , h C , �f� FOREST GLEN CEMETERY FOREST GLEN ROAD Imo► ,,r .�+�,'r+ 7 it III kris CHARLES LAWN CEMETERY CHARLES lie -0 ON LAUREL HILL CEMETERY- LOWELL STREET �f j' 't %`• G • � ¢ • t m" w �7��� s '� ♦ 4I _ 'ice 97c,�` .•tI1fU� 7iv"'-. 1Ifli4S�9'i DPW xJr,- `,..'{Ij', 7 ®� ,,� +; •, •• - • ' . 95;, X14 \�.�^.�Z. ■1i 44j� �+r�.,,� y�, * �� � � "137." T I • - � • Cemetery Equipment Stored at Cemetery Garage — TABLE 1 Vehicles 1 ton — pick up truck 1 ton — dump truck 1.5 ton — dump track 1— backhoe Large Power Equipment 1-61"mower 1— 72" mower 2 — 52" mowers 1— 36" mower 1— turf sweeper 2 — 21" walk behind mowers 1— leaf vacuum Small Power/Hand Equipment 1— walk behind leaf blower 1— water pump 1 —pressure washer 3 — lowering devices. 1— metal detector 1— jack hammer 4 — weed wackers 2 — bench grinders 2 — backpack leaf blowers 3 — handheld leaf-blowers 1— motorized pole saw 1— chain saw — snow blower Assorted hand tools L shovels, rakes, crow bars, sledge hammers, wheel barrows 5. 17 Utility Equipment 1— thatcher aerator 1 =. air compressor 1— roll-away toolbox 2 — trailers 1— water reel 1 - tow behind. spreader I - frost bucket Materials 2000 — flag holders 2000 — flags 3 — sets of greens 1— casket carriage 2 — tents 18 — mud tracks and assorted plywood 6 - grave boxes Dunnage (boards for leveling grave site) Veterans Markers for Memorial Day. Posts for laying out graves Minimum Required Areas For Current Equipment - TABLE 2 Vehicles 1,300 square feet Large Power Equipment 600 square feet Small Power/ Hand Equipment 400 square feet Utility Equipment 600 square feet Materials 400 square feet Minimum Total Equipment Area: 3,300 square feet Minimum Parking Area: 1;150 square feet F.- �� 9 . Laurel Hill Cemetery — Lowell Street / Main Street Laurel Hill is a historic cemetery having housed the cemetery garage facilities for. over one hundred years. The cemetery is bounded by Lowell Street and Main Street, across from the Town Hall, where administrative offices and records Are currently stored, as illustrated in Figure 2. The cemetery area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Effects of this on the replacement of the existing garage with a new facility at the same location still have to be addressed. This site is very beneficial for security purposes, as the cemetery abuts a neighborhood setting. The abutters are also currently accustomed to having facility activities at this location. The current location of the garage is more suited for a facility of this kind anyway, since the area contains potential large amounts of rock ledge that could make for difficult placement of future additional cemetery plots at this location. The current location of the cemetery garage is the only possible location at Laurel Hill, as the cemetery is built out to its maximum limits. On the contrary, though, if this site were selected for the new facility, all of the current equipment and staff would have to relocate during construction, and, based on the fact that the Public Works facility is already limited with the operating space that it has, it could greatly hinder the way the Department would be forced to operate, even just on a temporary basis. ➢ Cemetery land area —19.3 acres ' ➢ Potential usable (existing) space on site — 10,000 square feet ➢ Utility availability o Water, electric — already on site (The water service will need to be upgraded pending any site improvements in order to satisfy current building code requirements regarding fire suppression, etc.) o Gas, sewer— available from Lowell Street( 700 feet away) o Current method of heat is through a forced hot air oil burner and a wood stove ➢ Percentage of time spent on grounds maintenance — 36 % ➢ Percentage of time spent on internments (FY -2009) — 6 % ➢ Level of site development required for specified site — low ➢ Level of site development for grave placement at specified site — high 7. 19 `� 0 r3 X x Ld LAUREL HILL CEMETERY - POTENTIAL LAYOUT GROUND LEVEL - FIGURE 3 PAGE 9 Forest Glen Cemetery —Forest Glen Road / Pearl Street Forest Glen cemetery, as seen in Figure 6,, is located approximately 1.3 miles from the Town Hall on Lowell Street. Potential land is available for the cemetery garage facility in the southwesterly comer of the cemetery. The site is beneficial for security purposes, since it would abut a neighborhood setting, however, abutters would not be accustomed to having facility activities at this location. This location contains a wooded area and would require some site development as the terrain presently slopes-off on one side of it. Due to these conditions, the site in its current form would not be suitable for future internments, however should indeed be considered very beneficial for a possible garage location. ➢ Cemetery land area — 10.3 acres ➢ Potential usable space on site — about 15,700 square feet ➢ Utility availability 0 Water, sewer, electric, gas —available closest from Pearl Street( 400 feet away) ➢ Percentage of time spent on grounds maintenance — 30 % ➢ Percentage of time spent on internments (FY-2009) — 36 % ➢ Level of site development required for specified site - medium (heavily wooded, some grading required, retaining wall required) ➢ Level of site'development for grave placement at specified site - high (heavily wooded, grading issues) 12. 24 0 Charles Lawn Cemetery — Charles Street Charles Lawn cemetery, as seen in Figure 9, is located approxim ately 1.3 miles from the Town Hall on Lowell Street. While there is land, currently available at this site, most areas are either already developed for ftiture plot sales, already sold for figure graves, or are pre - existing wooded areas encroaching upon wetlands. While some of the already developed land could potentially be used for a garage facility, I valuable land currently intended for future grave sales would-have to be abandoned. Therefore, as developabl . e areas within the Town for . future internments become a premium due to a lack of available land, every attempt should be made not to disrupt current-usable land to occupy a garage facility. It is therefore highly recommended that a garage facility not be placed at this location.' ➢ Cemetery land area — 6.2 acres ➢ , Potential usable space on site currently = none ➢ - Utility availability o Water, sewer, electric; gas : available from Charles Street ➢ Percentage of time spent on grounds, maintenance —17 % ➢ Percentage of time spent on internments (FY-2009) —33 % M 16. Wood End Cemetery.— Franklin Street Wood End cemetery, as seen in Figure 10, is located approximately 2.3 miles from' the Town Hall on Lowell Street. The cemetery grounds currently abut land owned by the Town. of Reading Conservation Commission on the . northerly and westerly sidelines. While the cemetery is mostly built out, buildable land, not suitable at all for cemetery plots due do a drastic change in grade along the -northemin6st sideline, does exist and should be considered as a candidate. The available land at this location would be somewhat secluded from neighboring properties, as well as a moderate distance from . Franklin Street. While this . 'maybe considered beneficial to many, it also heightens I security issues as well for any new facility. Based on the required building footprint for I this site, as well as an assumption of approximately 34 square feet per grave, about nine (9) future potential single grave lots would have to be abandoned. However, given the existing layout of the cemetery grounds for future burials, this particular location would create the least amount of impact in regards to grave locations for future sales. ➢ Cemetery land area — 9.3 acres ➢ Potential usable space 'on site — about 8,400 square feet > Utility availability o Water, sewer, electric — available from Franklin Street .1,000 feet away) o Gas main would need to be extended 800" from Pearl Street to cemetery entrance approximately 1,000 additional feet from cemetery entrance to site location ➢ Percentage of time spent on grounds maintenance —17 % ➢ Percentage of time spent on internments (FY-2009) — 25 % ➢ Level of site development required — low ➢ Level of site development for grave placement at specified site - high (extreme change in grade) 18. M Pearl Street (at Audubon Road) Located approximately 0.75 miles from Town Hall on Lowell Street, this over 25,000 square foot area, as seen in Figure 14, contains both a parcel of Town owned property as well as land formally occupying a section of Pearl Street prior to the relocation of the roadway by the Town to its current location in a vote of Town Meeting in March, 1945. Prior to any potential selection for this site, it should be noted that the "old Pearl Street" right-of- way would need to be formally abandon by the Town if a garage were to be erected within its limits. Furthermore, due to an abrupt change in grade to the immediate westerly side of the property, some form of a retaining wall ranging in height from two (2) to five (5) feet, whether in the form of an actual retaining wall or simply part of the building foundation, would need to be constructed. Aside from this along with a small amount of tree removal, the lot is relatively level, and would require only minimal site development if chosen. This site location would be beneficial for security purposes as it resides within a residential area, however, being in a residential area might cause concern with neighbors due to daily activities associated with a facility of this type. ➢ Potential usable space on site — over 25,000 square feet ➢ Utility availability o Water, sewer, gas; electric — available from either Pearl Street or Audubon Road ➢ Percentage of time spent on grounds maintenance — 0 % ➢ Level of site development required — low 23. 35 PEARL STREET i\ PEARL STREET AT AUDUBON ROAD - POTENTIAL LAYOUT �� FIGURE 15 PAGE 25 Public Works Facility — 75 Newcrossing Road The Public Works facility, as seen in Figure 17, is approximately 1 mile from Town Hall and currently houses several divisions of the Public Works Department. While not the most favorable of locations due. to space limitations, two potential sites do exist at the Public Works facility. Option A is located at the edge of the detention pond to the northern side of the parking lot at the Public Works facility. The building would actually be positioned over the edge'of the existing detention pond and be supported by large concrete drainage structures that would allow the detention area to function as it currently is now. In addition, due to the placement of and access. to the building, a total of thirteen (13) existing parking spaces would have to be relocated, along with six (6) additional spaces for cemetery employee parking, as can be seen in Figure 19. Option B is located on the southeasterly side of the driveway entrance to the Public Works facility: The building would set back approximately fifteen (15) feet from the edge of the driveway for safety purposes and would be located within the current material storage area for the Public Works Department. In addition, due to the already overcrowded parking situation and the potential addition of cemetery division employees to the garage facility, an additional nineteen (19) parking spaces would be added along the southwesterly side of the material storage area to help alleviate some of the parking problems being faced, as can be seen in Figure 20. While these two (2) locations would be convenient for fuel accessibility, and material storage, etc, the sites are located on the opposite side of Town from all of the current cemeteries as well as the Town Hall itself, making accessibility difficult at times in accessing these locations. Any new facility would still require its own maintenance area as any more on -site maintenance in the Public Works facility would greatly impact the already overburdened Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. All vehicles, and maintenance equipment, as well as a small office space would be housed in the new facility. If necessary, due to space limitations, lockers, showers, and an eating facility could possibly be utilized at the Public Works facility along with the other divisions. ➢ Potential usable space on site— about 14,138 square feet ➢ Utility availability o Water, sewer, electric, gas — already on site. ➢ Percentage of time-spent on grounds maintenance — 0 % ➢ Level of site development required — high 39 V-" lk . ...... ... POTENTIAL GARAGE LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? i Y ,l�t� ! h t �' 75 LIMIT OF DETENTION AREA TM 4 f3i Ki 4'4 .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 'S ,liew POTENTIAL ..... . ...... ADDITIO NAL PARKING 19 SPACES) < • N VJ Mg WOW.,, V 02.55 10 15 20 F..t I inch = 40 feet + I A 4VUBLIC WORKS FACILITY - POTENTIAL SITE 3 . - Figure 19 Page 30 IV- �'- OPTION A b 4) z� z ,Y�• ' b, .ldx�,' � �. ? r ... r r t s��i .�*i c v+,l. }�t''><. NMI,- y`s' ` � r LIMIT OF {' w.�F t T .'�; DETENTION AREA s " ns1, t as t� � ^^r� � c• x � v. t Opt ,. firs -• t� t .� r � � � ;,. ,` ���(' � �����+. �� ,^y air:, r ; "��,iw;;..ti��a:a 71 �.y -4.SSt "M a ? 4 — t m �r, tirrl3r � tii� �.r vT '.++•„n gu t i or �� clris >4Y+'i''ia POTENTIAL F� ❑ 1 �r GARAGE LOCATION xr 3 f °n fit; k m a � •a '�� "n iKef= ra�[u".�•.r +'2'�', -ry�'y i3 �� yi 1 POTENTIALu I, ADDITIONAL PARKING t s �•, �'aY">• t ( 19 SPACES) - a hf � 4 �i!''t � F`• i i u. . % ry I r r t �ry e i v ] ,�7 __�� � ;iM, I f;; ark F�1 � .r t•1r l.r j i f .. 1 ,3L tr .a �..5 i 1'.ii -° :' ^n, '�'� .�i' - r� „t a a, . ar;y k y s " '`'.-. se�'.� r{' °... � .. ' `'a�r`i-� i � t�'i�`7h'"7�'�r � 45.t���•r� Yi •a.. rrTa �C" trar t •�iiy"` Y � aiNir Y t.�' 'j 4 N °255 ,° 15 2U 4UBLIC WORKS FACILITY - POTENTIAL SITE Feet 1 inch feet OPTION B - Figure 20 -Page 31 CRITERIA Potential Usable Space on Site (sO 10,000 15,700 0 8,392 25,100 14,138 - Required Site Area (sf)I 8,310 12,140 N/A 8,392 10,627 7,259 / 5,166' Min. B i uilding Footprint Based on Enclosed Layout (SD 2,4202 4,364 N/A 2,4202 4,307 2627:' Grave Lots Displaced Based on Enclosed Layout (approximate) 0 0 N/A 9 0 0 Site Listed on National Register of Historic Places Yes No No No No No Conservation Filing Required No No N/A Yes No Yes Impact on Residential Neighborhoods Medium High N/A . Low High Low Proximity of Utilities (ft) - Water 7604 400 450 1 000 < 75 Onsite - Sewer 700 400 450 1,000 < Onsite Gas' 700 400 450 1,800 <75 fl75 Onsite Electric Onsite 400 450 1,000 < 75 Onsite Required level of site development for graves High High N/A High N/A N/A Required level of site development for building Low Medium N/A Low Low High Driving Distance to (miles): Laurel Hill Cemetery 1.3 0.8 2.4 0.6 1.0 Forest Glen Cemetery 1.3 0.7 1.2 0.1 2.3 Cha . Has Lawn Cemetery 0.8 0.7 2.0 1.7 - Public Works Facility 1,0 2.3 1.7 3.4 1.5 Available single graves remaining in cemetery for future grave sales (approximate) 235 0 1,424 3,130 - N/A N/A Per6entage of time spent for grounds maintenance 36% 30% 17% 17% 0% 0% Percentage,of time spent for internments 6%, 36% 33% 25% 0% 0% ~Numbers are for comparison only due m the lack musuomvspace. Charles Lawn cemetery should not ue considered for a potential site. _.' 1. Required building site area and required additional parking areafur both options. 2. Utilizes full basement for equipment storage under main level. 3. Utilizes second floor for equipment storage inattic. 44 4. Existing water service tobnupgraded. b°'fi V . � N WN Oa y Ile ,cm Ste° m 4 SITE CRITERIA Potential Usable Space on Site (sf) A HA U A A A Required Site Area (st) U A U U A U Min: Building Footprint Based on Enclosed Layout (so A A U A A A Grave Lots Displaced Based on Enclosed Layout (approximate) HA 'HA U U HA HA Conservation Filing Required A A U U A U Impact on Residential Neighborhoods A U U HA U HA Proximity of Utilities (ft) Water HA A A U HA HA Sewer A A A U HA HA - Gas A A A U HA HA Electric HA A A U HA HA Required level of site development for graves U U U U U U Required level of site development for building HA A U HA HA U �i^ �ikk :�S`i'�.."..fA'`�.��Yl+i',i. ft �t�.55.{:..����✓���..v� Most Frequent Scare : L ?Z�.•,i+u:Yni?_ A � .u...i� rt .J.y�_,1:.._1�.41•. <ur ., 3:S -.... �..C...�C•�J«i�ul. ..�..��ei. \ALL .+4.. A U U HA HA SITE PRODUCTIVITY Driving Distance to (miles). Town Hall HA A HA U HA HA Laurel Hill Cemetery HA A HA U HA HA Forest Glen Cemetery A HA A HA HA U Charles Lawn Cemetery HA HA HA A HA A - Wood End Cemetery U A A HA A U Public Works Facility HA U A U A HA - Compost Center U U U U U U Anticipated additional time spent on maintenance resulting from future grave sales U U - A HA U U Percentage of time spent for grounds maintenance HA HA A A U U Percentage of time spent for Intemments 'S'� r i .?+ Y {�' i tai w s E „� .7... r Most Frequent Score: U r J "�. HA HA i s r.. ..r HA HA �rr•1 is 9 A A --t "i L t U U r 7 A U ;, s a � ! .,�, U Rankings : 1 1 .4 S 2 3 Note: in cases of a tie, sites with higher productivity rankings were considered to be more beneficial. • Ratings are for comparison only due to the lack of usuable space. Charles Lawn cemetery should not be considered for a potential site. HA = Highly Advantageous 4 cJ A = Advantageous U = Unadvantageous 33. s' t W Sun 11 1 25 Mon 5 Labor Day -12 1 2 Tue I Wed .- 7 1 20 21 27 2 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Thu 8 1 22 W Fri 91 23 U Sat 3 1 17 W, 1. The Fall Street Faire (FSF) has been held on the second Sunday in September for the first two years. In 201,1, that date is the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Do you think the FSF should be held on that date? Answered: 121 Skipped: 0 Yes 62.81% No 37.19 %(45)� :; 2. If you have any thoughts /comments about the Fall Street Faire possibly being held on 9/11/2011, please include them here. iAnswered: 67 Skipped: 54 I don't think a happy event should take place on that date ® If it wouldn't be hugely disruptive to change the date, I feel that 9/11 is a day when public events should be muted in deference to the memory of the innocent people murdered on that day in 2001. . Tie ribbons on trees to remember the day, let the world know we will go on but we will never forget! ! ! I think 9 -11 us a sacared day. I think we should hold it 9/4 or 9 -18. • It just doesn't feel right to have a town -wide celebration on 9/11 It should be changed for 9/11 and because the children are just back in school and everyone is getting into the swing of things all over again fo'r the beginning of the school year and rapping up their summer vacations. I think it should be changed to later in September or beginning of October - you may end up getting more local vendors at that point. Just a thought. It's a very hard decision to make. But, my feeling is that we, as a nation and community, don't do enough to honor those who died that day. Unless the Faire can do something to recognize the significance of the day and honor those who lost their lives (and their loved ones who are still hurting), I think it would be best to hold it on another day. Hold it on the 18th. • If you modify your plans due to it being an anniversary of that horrible event than the terrorists have truly prevailed. Life goes on SG2 47 ® What better way to say.. we stayed strong and you ( the terrorist ) didnt beat us!!! • A town celebration is appropriate on this day. Something in memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11. should be included, but I think changing the date would only allows what the terrorists wanted to do to the US, to stop commerce and our way of life, to come true.- • The date should be a day of rememberance to honor those who perished. • As long as you have some sort of memorial /aknowledgement I think it would be fine but others may not feel the same way. Since it's not a longstanding tradition to have this event on the 2nd Sunday, I dont think anyone would be too thrown off it you postponed it a week. • It could be used to reafirm our love for our country The-Street Faire is the type of event that defines New England way of life, and American culture at large. We should not change the date, but rather use it as the perfect opportunity to remember 9/11 and honor those who serve. There should be an appropriate remembrance ceremony as part of the Faire. • View the fafre as both an annual town event and also a tribute to our country. • Life goes on! It's a positive, uplifting event and no reason not to engage in activities that inspire us to move forward! • Disresepctful Maybe have a moment of silence during a certain time. I remember that day as a time when my family, community and country were unified and closer than ever. i think that is what the Fall Street Fair accomplishes every year and I can't thing of a better way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I have an idea may have already been explored but I think it would be a great way to honor and thank our military. We could invite and honor the active men and women of the Army National Guard from Camp Curtis Guild here in Reading. I envision military equipment from the camp on the green in downtown Reading that the kids could play in and around. The soldiers could answer .questions. I attended the US Marines exhibition at the Boston Public Gardens this summer. There were thousands of kids playing on the planes, jeeps and tanks and talking with the soldiers. It was a lot of fun and my kids wanted go back the next day. The fall Street fair is very well organized and my family looks forward to attending it every year. I feel it is Reading at it's best. Thank You! • Acknoledge the 9/11 disaster somehow. • Maybe have a tribute to 9/11. Holding the street faire on 9/11 this year may be a nice way to bring community together. exactly what we need after such an event. • at this point 9/11 should be a •day of refection, and spent with family. an option to consider is either hold it on Sat 9/10, or the following Sunday 9/18. either is probably a day better spent with family For this year in honor of 9/11, Name it the Fall Street. "Freedom" Fair, and have a patriotic theme, along with the regularly scheduled events. • I feel that it's the best time for everyone to get together. • I love the faire (just moved here this summer from new york) but the thought of spending my day at the faire on 9/11 makes.me feel a little queasy. I have spent. that day contemplating, listening to the radio (as i was doing that morning) and listening to the list of names read at ground zero .... i can't imagine not doing that �c.3 on the 10th anniversary of one of the worst days in American History. So guess i -feel pretty strongly that the fair be scheduled a ' round that. Not sure if you all have memorials here marking 9/11 .... hard to think of sandwiching that into a fair day. This would be fine as long as it is acknowledged in some way. If we change it, then the terrorists win. Seriously, we should live our lives as normal and perhaps hold a moment of silence to honor the tradgedy. I do not have any ideas yet. May effect attendance • If so it should be dedicated to the victims and families of 9-11 Tenth anniversary is special this year. Can we choose another Sunday? We don't have to forget, but it's time to move on. It is important for American towns and cities to maintain their traditions. great way to honor and remember the date • sEEMS NOT QUJITE RIGHT. I think it's a great day to do some celebrating. It was such a tramatic day, I think having fun is a great way to say "we made it through". I'm sure there's some way to incorporate a memorial into the day. Maybe having a moment of silence at a certain time or something. Maybe there's a local group that would like to have a table with a memorial of some kind. I say, don't ignore it, but don't change the faire when it's been held on a certain day just because of the date. • 1 can't think of any reason why it should be insulting to anyone - however, I'm generally much more open minded than the general population of Reading,. By the way, what IS the Fall Street Faire. I've lived in Reading for over ten years and I've never heard of it... • The date 9/11 reminds us of tragedy. I don't think there should be any kind of celebrations on that date. • This is an excellent way to celebrate the fact that life continues and provides a place to have a remembrance of 9/11. We should not move the event - it sends the wrong message. It would be a perfect opportunity to remember and honor those who died on that day. • My only comment is not about 9/11, but that the Street Faire often conflicts . with Reading Youth Soccer, which affects a lot of families. • The theme should be "10 years and we will never forget" ! The faire should start with a memorial event on the common and a mid faire moment of silence and reflection at 2PM. Maybe every person attending should be given a ribbon or a large sticker to wear in remembrance. • You could do a booth or area that supports donations for existing c ' harities for 9/11 families. I don't think life should stop.but we can remember and respect by doing something to support the memory of that day. They should have it be Red White and Blue themed' • It would allow the town to take appropriate measures to honor the day, as well as to take measures to effectively show the world we have moved forward by celebrating a culture that we cherish and will preserve. I don't feel there is any disrespect for holding the fair on that day. We have already forgotten why we celebrate other days ... this is probably not the ,5-&q M way to go • Only if there is some remembrance of those lost during that day., • It's a tough call. On the one hand, to bring the community together is a wonderful lesson of the 9/11 event. However, it still has a pretty strong, painful memory associated with it. There is no reason not to hold the fair,so short of honoring the day in a speech, you should do it. Reschedule ® If it is to be held on that date (the 10th anniversary) then there should be some sort of memorial ceremony before the festivities start. 1 think it would be inappropriate to have such a celebratory event on the tenth anniversary of such a tragic event for our country. Yes I want to hold the faire on 9'/11/11. Part of what will make this community event even more special is that we as citizens of this great country have gone back about our lives and do not let the evil actions of others get in our way. A rememberence though for those that have died would be a very nice jesture. 1 believe there can be a nice tribute made in memory. The day will always be here to haunt us, it is what we do with it. • I believe that life does go on and so should the Street Faire. It would be good to start off the day with a rememberance of those who lost their lives that day. • If you do hold the fair on 9 /11,you should incorporate some remembrance ceremony for the victims. • it is not a problem - we should not be altering our lifes around 9/11 -yes of course remember and honor lost ones but enuf with the terrorism stuff • It seems we should carry on. 1 think it would be OK to have the Faire on 9/11. Maybe you can incorporate some kind of memorial into the festivities! • I think it's important to remember and recognize the 10th anniversary but not let it determine our lives. Maybe a ceremony of remembrance or moment of silence to start the day is appropriate. When was the last time we scheduled our activities around Pearl Harbor Day for example? Life goes on. ® that is disrespectful • I'm honestly surprised that you are even asking that. Does anyone in charge of the street fair have a brain? • I think that by having the faire as scheduled it would show that we are resilent and able to cope with tragedies of the past. It will show that we will not mope in fear and grief but celebrate the lives of those who were lost on that tragic day. sC �-- RE Page I of 2 ' Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikne[Peter, ' Sent: Wednesday, February O2.2O11 10:25 AM To: Gchena Paula Subject: FVV [POSSIBLY SPAK0 General Comments to the Town Importance: Low, Attachments: /N±anh(lhtnl For Board of Selectmen 2-15 Peter 1. Hechenbleiknar Town Manager ' Town ofReading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01&67 Please note new Town Hall Hours 'effective June 7.3O1O: ' Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 o.m-5:30 pm. Tuesday: 7:3Ou.m.-7:0Op.m. ' Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 webwww-raodinQma.gov email town man .readng`ma.yo P|eeoe\etuaknowhmwweunedoing - �| | out brief customer service survey htt`» xrnuuiogmu+ Sury , virtualtowi-ihall.net/,s.urvey/sid/8 87434dd9e2l]0b7/ From: Donna 8enu|ieu[nnnUtodbanu111 Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 10!17 AM 51' � y'�~ �0 � Page 2 of 2 To: Town Manager Subject: [POSSIBLY SPAM] General Comments to the Town Importance: Low Request From: Donna Beaulieu Email. db.eau1113@yahoo..com Source IP: 72.93.92.7 Address: City: State: zip: Phone: Organization: Regarding the debate over when to hold the annual Street Faire. I am.firmly opposed to it being held on the loth anniversary of Sept 11th, 2001 and will not support/attend if it is on that day. Saturday, Sept loth would be much more appropriate. Sept 11th is another Memorial Day : would you consider holding a street fair on that solemn day in May? our society needs to remember and honor those killed on,that horrible day. ,SZ� 2/3/2011 52 LEGAL NOTICE OFRFA�If+ p r�3• mss;_- ..o%.? ' �a o ,639p1HC°RQ °4P TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold the follow- ' f ing public hearings on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 1.6 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts: - Parking Regulations on Main Street (Quick Stop) 8:45 p.m. - Policy Establishing a Fall Street Faire Committee 9:00 p.m. Copies of the relevant docu- ments regarding these topics is available in the Town Manager's Office, •16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA from 7:30 am -5:30 pm, M- W -Thurs and Tues 7:30 am -7:00 pm and these documents are attached to the hearing notice, on the. website at www.readingma -gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 p.m. • on February 15, 2011 to townmanager@ciseading.mam s By order of Peter 1. Hechenbleikner ( , Town Manager (' 2/8 53 Reading Police Dept. Support Services GIS View of Current and Proposed Parking Area of 519 Main Street-by Reading Quick Stop 55 J3 TOWN OF READING Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading, are hereby amended by adding a new Section to Article 5 which governs Stopping, Standing and Parking. The new section, Section 4.1.c, creates a new thirty - minute, parking restriction as follows: "5.4.1.c The two on-street parking spots along the curbing adjacent to 505 1 and 519 Main Street shall be restricted as follows; 30, Minute Parking from 9:00 AM until 9:0.0 PM, Monday through Saturday. Each spot subject to said restriction- shall have its own permanent sign and- post installed on the curb at the head of each said spot." Street Location Regulation The two on-street parking spots 30 Minutes, 9.AM to Main Street along the curbing adjacent to 913M, Mon through 505 and 519 Main Street Sat. DATE OF PASSAGE SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES TOWN CLERK OF READING TOWN CORPORATE SEAL M 01 December. 2010 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO: Board of Selectmen FR: Economic Development Committee CC: Pete Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Jean Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner RE: 30 Minute Request from Downtown Businesses During our meeting tonight, the EDC discussed the.No"vember 30th Board of Selectmen discussion of the 30 minute parking on Main Street from Quick Stop and Quiznos in front of their Main Street businesses. The EDC recommends that the BOS not approve'this - request, due to a going forward concern about the spot response to parking restrictions. We recommend that the full parking study recommendations first be explored and implemented before granting such a request. 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LEGAL NOTICE OF ' ca�� TOWN OF READING ^ To the Inhabitants ofthe ` Town ofReading 'I ' Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen ufthe Town of Reading will hold the follow- ing Feoruumy /"" 20�1 in the ' Selectman's Meeting Room, 16 Lomxa| Street, Reading, Massachusetts: ^— ~purki`g Regulations on . Main Street (Quick Stool 8:45 ' p�� -Policy Establishing a Fall Street Faire Commitfqe 9:00 Copies oftheodexuontdocu - ments regarding these topics ho available in the Town W1anager's[ffioe.1G Lowell Street, Readhmg, MA from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, M-VV-Thuraaod _ Tuoo7:3D um-7:00 pmnand these documents are attached to the hearing notice on the waboitaat ' ' All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or submit their in ' �,""x prior vxh§ngcxby~._-pnor p'm`on February 15, 2011 to ^_~---_~- - _ o By order of Peter 1. Hechenbleikner Town Manager � 61 ` /. | `�r ~ 23.x Reading- Fall Street Faire Committee There is hereby created as a standing committee of the Town pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Board of Selectmen policies, the Reading Fall Street Faire Committee, herein called - "the Committee." The expectation is that, by creating a standing committee, the leadership .and workload in carrying out the Fall Street Faire may be spread among a number of individuals, and that the leadership of this event will .rotate annually among members of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to: e Plan, organize, and carry out an annual celebration known as the Reading Fall Street Faire, on a date annually to be recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board of Selectmen • Solicit and expend money through the Community Services Department Head or his/her designee, and in accordance with statute and local regulation. Accounting. of all funds for the event will go through the Town's accounting system. • Ensure and facilitate compliance with all laws and regulatory requirements. This will include licensing and permitting requirements as applicable for all participants, including, but is not limited to, food permits for vendors, building permits for temporary structures (including tents), and all others. • •Immediately following• the event, solicit feedback from participants and attendees and utilize that feedback in planning the next year's event. • Not later than December 31 of each year report to the Board of Selectmen on the activities,. evaluation, and finances of the event for that year. The Committee will be . made up of five (5) members. If possible, at least one member will be designated to represent the interests of the downtown business community. • Subcommittees may be created by a vote of the Committee. Members of Subcommittees do not necessarily have to be members of the Committee. The Committee shall meet as needed, with meetings of the Committee and Subcommittee(s) held in accordance with the. Open Meeting Law. The Committee shall administratively fall within the Department of Community Services. Staff support for the direct work of the Committee, and for the Reading Fall Street Faire, shall be assigned by the Town Manager as needs and available resources 'dictate.. Adopted I'M .S" ?--- DRAFT — 2011 Annual 'Town Meeting WARRANT OUTLINE 02/10/2011 Art. Mover/ Moderator # Article Description Sponsor Comment Notes 63 SFI 15 Amending' General Bylaw Section 5,16, — "Outdoor Loudspeakers and Public Address Systems." 16 Amending General Bylaw Section 5.2.4 "Streets, Highways, and Public Property" to require property owners to removes snow from public sidewalks abutting their property 17 Amending ' Reading Home Rule Charter Section 3.6 "Board of Assessors" by making the Board of Assessors an appointed. Board, and returning the appointment of Assessment staff to the Town 18 Authorizing 'the sale of certain Petition properties on Pearl Street and Audubon Road, 19 (Zoning -Bylaw amendment — section 4.3 Site Plan review — 20 (Authorizing the sale of Various I A _ , . I Petition 21 - jAuthorizing the Sale of Certain Petition Properties on Lothrop Road I 22 Authorizing the acquisition of certain Board of Selectmen temporary and permanent easements for the construction of sidewalks Washington Street, Temple Street, and Sunnyside Woburn Street, Avenue. 23 Accept the supplemental annual allowance provision of Chapter 32, Section 101 24 I Approval of Library Improvement Proiect I 25 . I Ap-prove FY2012.budget . I M] SFZ Sidewalk Snow Clearance Polici -es r t Y Walking can be a convenient and healthy o.Ft n way to get around, except when sidewalks are blocked by snow and ice. Many 1 municipalities are building new sidewalks and crosswalks to create a safer edestrian network, but more needs to be P In a done to ensure that walking is safe and practical year round. The region receives 42" of snow in an average year. When sidewalks are not shoveled or plowed, pedestrians often walk in the street, where they are at risk of being hit by vehicles driving in narrower lanes and on icy surfaces. Municipal P olicies that require property owners to clear snow from ' xk'tufx:= es2k �I .. abutting sidewalks help to ensure that w alkways are clear ..rx i4 ' for pedestrians. �� u r'9nNrny ! g r s P s�mv F � J Property owners subject to , y ' � ,Y Eam,m;r y ,, s.. isndw removal policies Of the 68 municipalities that responded to a recent MAPC survey, only a quarter said t� "�r ; ,;,3 j xf jvAlisPtopectyOWners `i Fil "` they require all sidewalks to be cleared $ of snow. Several municipalities require Cd 3 <b " ar „ " t N }„ tommernalPropertyQwersOnEy only commercial property owners to tljlj �` r 3h. ;, � , f F I ResldenfialPrdpertyFOwners nlyj� c` clear sidewalks, while others require 4 �'adn�f s Sir it only of residential property owners. Kd ' a 1 { No Sjdewalk noNf r Nearly half reported having no policies that 4 ,,, P X!I �� r Removal };egulatrons : P J .tea - rd 11 require private property owners to shovel 1iy N0 bdia t W:tSL•M tS.s.a t y L ` r snow from sidewalks. In many cities and r j, {C E ei x h art �1 i towns, municipal staff may clear sidewalks ffi idpallstaffdearsefetteds� { JI�I , Mun sra�- .natce aa. ^ � � I,' ', {: �YdlkS dbUlt�lI7J3�nYdfe `tl rJ.� r �r side i near schools and in business districts, but - .ta%' YfJMh S1 1r' 4 4 G r property_(e g usually after all roadways have been plowed. d, No municipality reported having the resources to 3 n YoUtes,busihes dist[>cts) J clear all sidewalks, so private property owners have if r x 3 a critical role to play in ensuring that we have a �, c 5 '{`. t-�an . Hr=•r' �� o- :i � �y �L 4L � . �7 Fl� �' ',t` , i' i � �s year -round pedestrian network. u [W. Even w, hen snow removal policies are in -'` M; place; enforcing these regulations may be kaae k tyamfl challenging. In February 2010, Governor Deval Patrick signed the "Green Tickets Bill" that expandsd local authority to collect unpaid fines, including [hose S; KiNe -:na; _ ",V related to sanitation, housing, and snow and ice ra�E r14 removal. Municipalities can now charge penalties for t. 1 r �f " ,3 ii[r�l.+n it 14.�C i�YfG it}� Ab- late payments and impose sanctions for failure to pay. ' °° ` Some municipalities such as Cambridge have implemented z,� nJ f. ; 1 websites for residents to report uncleared sidewalks. °�h z With stronger snow removal policies, effective E enforcement, and the participation of private property owners, the region's sidewalks can be clear and well 0A used throughout the year. F Milts ` Data Source: MAPC Survey, 2010 s t0 �uV In accordance with Section 2 —13; of the Town of Reading home rule charts mT j undersigned voters request the following article be placed on the Annual _T , , a WM of 2011 R t,.SS. .20 11 JAN -3 A 8: 01 To see if the Town will vote to sell at public auction the southwesterly section of lot 28- 202 ( Pearl & Audubon) of the Board of Assessors map together with the former public way know as Pearl Street, said auction to be held on or before December 31, 2011 T7,1/ mac i 7T �� �f�J 1Z 0 Cj' Um PA-ZC- 'k� py- MX41 A pre C I -) !\ECEIVED IIN4j,,I ERA *:8 e� In accordance with Section 2-13; of the Town of Reading Home Rule ly R A S S. undersigned voters request the following article be. placed on the annual 6 arrant To see if the' Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell 2%V s of upon Pon such terms and conditions as they may determine the following real estate properties as show on the Board of Assessois map, 38 -54 Birch Rd. , 8-11 Fairmount Rd.,33-37 Main St., 23-62 Torre St., 27-210 Locust St., 17-215 1 Green St., 32-13 Off Parkman, 23-70 Bay state Rd. and 21=147 Kingston St. , ✓f a- V/� ✓* -6V (/ Q12 > 3 ✓�f -7 1-3 te4v—Tj10 p 3)'. 6 z- 0� ' IMI W-Pripl—r-MIMMIR e-7 �G -V P- T i9L-F9 16 7:F? PCT:2� qS In accordance with Section 2-13 of the Town of Reading Home Rule Chartei) E R( undersigned voters request the following article be placed on the Annual fTILDwpt iW S S. of 2011 A 8= 0 To se if the Town will sell at public auction lot 9-3 ( Lothrol p Rd.) of th6L oar of Assessors map, said auction to be held on or before December 31, 2011 E- -,--,14OZ77,-V 61'0-6 16 Vkte-T ► Aj -P- 1> 5-LI 69 171 -7 Pur '5 � MI "Or - 9- ��6 33:40 s 7664 OAKLAND ROAD PROPER TIES tr 33-441 33-43 j; Y 346 ,1aono .'y��0y t 3 300 g _ ty-.� t� }� ^ L r r> 4 3.330 N� L `� z4 33` 4 (� 6 580 yi�j - 1 3,248 1 ' s - ��s , 5; � s� y y ET i •� . 3-22 _ 1 c <� 33 19 15,00o'i.3 t v {� 33 5U� T i '� �j '1 0,00 �jq� r 4 Ti`-' J 1� x s 33-21. 33-49. 13y$,65y r B 15 61 �a TV-1 0 J t fi 33 -21 ?,Op �i �3 l 3 ` , 3 33 13" U t 20,000 :3 5D+ Ares _j , �• ' 5,680 90 , 11Jc <-� s IREADWG 8 5s ' oFtIGH SCHOOL' w 12 -402 4 y t 37,oao +r =` zso :27x398::: Y Legend x !1- 27-' 09 _ 4.5 acres total 8;23 4Gii3ES?. :stn. ._..Town Boundary f�' O -. �...: _ x X03 _ //. ROW included in area �z ; •. �T ` 33 -19 r2 27 4tf7 M�vaa o j ; Oakland Road parcels y biz k 7 s3"' - 7. [� Parcels Other Town Owned Land 27-4:05 4 f / / / /�y, Gip._ 44,777 �G Buildings 1 %-405 split by 30 `:i School 2` j' f n i 00 Other Oakland Road. , 33 4s,. Part of 33 -19 Road Part used by schools.Q 27 l 41,6sa Road __Parking 7,109' on Oaklan 7 -33 �j�' 4.5 acres total`s near Main Street. Driveway r 7 -33 6 063¢ Sidewalk 7-33 6,517 s 28,; • w Stream 3 7,254 } f,.; . 27 405 e :Culvert 8,130 79 �� '70 27 7,x295 '� 33 ' Wetlands q y 2 85d +�- ; + �' %: 28;911, b so 2 Contours fl Index Contour O - `7,p2 2 336 27 -3 Intermediate Contour 27 - S!C r �1 ,s7s [ 27r-39S N ! 35,3: 2� 193 Map by Town of Reading, 219111 r . 0 27 -4�i 6 59,745GH 'arcels valid 111110. 27 -405 and _ - 13 -19 are multi -part, non- contiguous 307 27i2J7. -` �'� 2]292 'r t O;a64 t e 14 27-35 i i a�-sL G S� iarcels. Roads, driveways, buildings, 6,4 3 15,�00r 2.7 387 treams, wetlands and contours from ' 0 50 100 200 7 , 98? v - 096 Feet �., 008 aerial photos. r Nl y "�056rP 1 LOTHROP ROAD PROPERTY v r 207 - -� 9 -19.x' 2 G` 1.4 ±/ -Acre ?2 !20052 ?A°68 ' ' ten, t7 47I 10sfiG F "'914 9' 22 ' 2 O 9�% ® 693 s - ?= $2 20,805 ` - 0' / uj< N 10 -66 � 19 ? 1254 O rf V 1.565 Acres _. .; � � � ; . x,253 � Q�5 • .� -} s,o4 ' ' ;;� r _ - r X97 ft 96 c o v 15294 �ti 1 4'7,992 f `i L SuQ�00 o� s u% _ 10 -55 d ` F 1052 ' J c '0i; s Au 14 �-: 7,450 {5 X95 9 -3 v 197457 1� 052 j _ O6 t� tr 7;1130 ?0,s5 f f �, Z 9 065 34 614 ti � 1 '� .� � ; ?� 7 28 -9 1 k L a State owned 6 9-2 CPU 21 8 2: �� n :a ?ti0 52� .3,0- -04 Legend Oy �. , 15, 59 3 4'00 v �1,0 -65 q 500> Town Boundary y F_ . / P'5,478' � '! T ry ..� ` r 1a -64 r 3 Lathrop Rd Parcels 190 115,010 t j = [� Parcels 1 :- 15037 l0 ?00 Other Town Owned Land �L 5 0b5 ; 7 02 9 17 Acr "� r 1✓ C '"l ` u v 10 02 Buildings 4;j �' � o School rd's, 9 -11 4'L 34 g37 Other 10- - a Road Z> 0 10-61 ' r 10 O' ._ .Parking 6o 9 �*�� 1a 3 10 17 1...i 22Q. 15,0 Driveway i s� �ti ;,15p32 r1 452 % Sidewalk 'L �=G 20 02g y S 4 '1T 00 Stream • •L, .Culvert 1 r -• ' Wetlands _ _ 23 92 10 -57� 15,061 �? 8 j2 2' Contours Index Contour '} 2o's 1, ' Jii�w Y_ 1 1 iV Intermediate Contour `~ 2r� 18,56 0 15,6 3� '7x761, 0 -59 Map by Town of Reading, 2/9/11 ?24,042 Roads, driveways, buildings, streams, = �p l ? 0 -5�: wetlands and contours from 2008 O B U RN r 14 77,4+ K �� f 0 50 100 200 Naerial photos. j90 Feet ' 11305 100 aye,..., _, 34 3 a AU®UB®N ®i4D PROPERTY 34 -53 r. 25,11 y a 6` ` �" '' 1 9,223 �6 .._:i _ 3 0 N 2� � 8,562 4 -54 - � � � 34 =59 34 -62 _:_. 018 ?2p 3% 9 758 J 42;508 ` ,._. ._. _..._, . 404 04; �, Lt� i o3'1 r; 3 _.. ,.�y, :• '�.♦ ='' ", � it , 3 tt. r 3 4 j a}...._ 8 3 r 17u3� _ ' ,1 _. �l � � .81$ 28-195 C1 - 1$ t giV 93,942' = -•- r O " x,976 : -1&r. ��ti' 8 481 sf this section only. 2. _ f a� -•1 _ `. • ,�`' P f� 28,850 +( 9 28 -2�0.. N y J 1 o,00a.:. -- ' - �z > X2493 - -28 -992 28 4 y - � ��. �0 L9 c494.6 12800 � ._ G` 1, l' ':�tz, Ir •zJ. :�.Lir�:: __ .. _ - 1 Legend tv 28 -202 'jTown Boundary 28 98 o 237 1..: Audubon Rd Parcel r [� Parcels 5 •a \1 '1 ttz � alor Other Town Owned Land 1 28 208.f' 't' : - , - -" ,,, _ 8'203 �,�' , :,.�z:. < ,;1., .:,. Buildings �y _ __. 10 672 1;506 r V:,r f` ~�4dir�_ ! 2s is School -` 8-10 , ! F.:F { :'. 'a'•xui '•'tr s6 I y it J� til %_! Other $b,$ 13,925 sf this section only. t,�itz;:_:t::_ t}yY Road �r.m 257300 sf if ROW is added.�� - -' D. a -' Parking t BUN `, _ _ ".... =�}t ''__ '� ; �` .ir.... qtr _ _ 2 _ , y F, 8 2 _ _ `ta Sit' y— — r - 2s.� os 1_= Driveway / _ = 1! _: .. - __. N i4; T ' -- :: \!•t : _ _ k {. I. U? 1(� 9171 y �!u ' :. - :_ :: •ai:: :;aim _: Sidewalk (. 11,475 S <' ��• X18 -91• .Mtu:� - '� -�i^ _'i•�•• . 1 _ �,;... __•'xl:�<:• _- '•,,!�: 2816 -- Stream .,_tF: : , i:t -e• >i , :a \ic: -_ �1 1 n 13,6.90 -' - 34,82 _ vl�: � - - - Culvert c.:._.' iLLIH ` -.p _ ;;•i•:<. - '�lA'1 _ _ __'. „_tr" Wetlands , r 2' Contours ' X1,28'8 G .. 07 - - - �2s292 Index Contour _161 O- ,i : .alr `t .. N O Intermediate Contour 825` al: Map by Town of Reading, 2!9/11 s.. 128 -93 i l lct -ai:. ':... 1 _.:fit t :: r F , �} Roads, driveways, buildings, streams, 1.6,54:. s? {' 20,014 si < •_ _,. , it �';_ -_; "'" t •: 't .... _r= k' ''` ....;.. wetlands and contours from 2008 1 .J ,1 . +z ;:.abt :__ _ \l� J 0 50 100 200 aerial Feet 277-,22, �. ` M,q r POTENTIAL SALE OF LOTS: 27 -210, 32 -'3, 33 -37, 38 54 s,2s �-. `10,477 jam' 7i6 8 34 72�.? 12 -_'r' �. '1 1•.... ,2 19,025 9 b�00 li 27 219 27-22 cls r r��. 32 27;2`. L 9 5,14 12,482 11,826 3L 27 - ?71 S 7 ?i rCJ '2` 11,2 207 r'�S X27 - ?7�2 _Q 32� � 8 2 26 1 s25 v rs`5s5 iGO 27� 25 �z _, ?9 550 1.'l 9. T� f r �9 14 27 208 - ' 32 -12 32 - -'' 2, 8,083 5� 2J 2?4 s3 32 2? t 476 0 'r �� �E t3�ry ?J� 9� 1 f vim• . %11j610 d27 -209 1V f2 _ s s,600 f 8 r' ? 32 -2 3;5(101 ✓5 1 Tg: 2; r 12 640 1134 t r5bo y f 32 < ?4 I 875 ; ` 2 2 ?? r 27t2�' ;, -9'600 g "449 ,514 ` '90,299 7,325 3t � 2 o - 2 9,360 32 925 02 :27 fi � 17,704 70 " ' � 2&197" 52�L� ��?080 7 g 3 5 A405 71 7 �� 9,840 , 7 i 9 fi �. 8 fi. - t .. W �.:_ . t„� �_._:_.: 1 6,� -y 36,821 51 26 ?9 g Acr s t.. [ :: ::33 -138 1� Q ? ?; ; _ Mt.. 24,820 +(' 1 38 -123 ""�? ..1: -'; 20 480 r. 8 47 Oho. 21 AA46 8.� o 2s I �` ' \ 33 -137- " 28} m �� 5� }38 37 ". - 1 �� Limos 3- �" I: - 12,200+ { \ ;14'212 [ Mnfl p In_ t �y e2u 38-54y X3843.6 8,822 10 700�� 4 f4ai5 3 5? alr; _ .,..^ 0 35 65 t j 3 S11 " s f � 38 35 - v 1 z i �, 2•`i QS9 Diu: t < .. _ _ � �- s s ��:5,7 =ss , .... r X33 - ^ ,[ '''� �.• �: � `5,393 8�$ ©00 - 9 t _ . 33.38 z �:: 2b,145 t +, xt• 13,491 1 y t si 33� 1$126 Y pRAtt9A 10 8 ' 33 72 —I1�ao N ! j .J 3 _ 1z,2oo - 38Q18 1- 33 40 r x N ?136 i s _ .� `� ! r C 2(J616 �ZD,592 0 {1-. 76f4p hAMPS} 33 -4? tt. I ' }300 .p �.S C! Board of Selectmen Meeting January 4, 2011 '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.rm, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Youth Liaison James Houston, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Library Board Chairman David Hutchinson, Facilities Director Joe Huggins, Library Director Ruth Urell, Town Engineer George Zambouras, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Hecht, Matt Casey, Arthur Katz, Dick Curtis, Ernie Bay, Jody Avtges, Kiln and Rob Hubbard, Carl Anderson, Jack Downing, Peter Stroman; Damon Lusk, Kevin Mulvey, Pat lapicca, Tim Johnson, Doris Dagnese. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Chairman Jarnes Bonazoli offered a moment of silence for the loss of Woburn Police Officer Maguire. Selectman Ben Tafoya announced that he is running for re- election. Selectman Stephen Goldy wished everyone a Happy New Year, and noted that he will be at the Senior Center for luncheon on January 13th. Vice Chainnan Camille Anthony.noted that she heard a talk on Winter Solstice, and indicated 'that the Town Forest is beautiful without any leaves. She requested that the Town Forest be put on a future agenda. Chairman James Bonazoli announced that he is rurming for re- election. He also thanked the Town Manager and staff for their work during the blizzard and the crisis in Woburn. Youth Liaison Jimmy Houston noted that there is a boy's wrestling event tomorrow. The Parker Middle School is having a Barnes and Noble event, and he has started his recycling project in school. He is focusing on the High School, and JRM is helping him with that project. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony noted that the bottles in the fields are also a problem. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative Matters ♦ Help Wanted o RMLD CAB Member o Bylaw Committee Member W Board of Selectmen Meeting — January 4 2011 — Page 2 ♦ The National Guard is having a deployment out of the Reading Memorial High School Field House on Tuesday, Februaryl5, 2011. ♦ The final quarterly customer service survey results are attached. ♦ The Town Clerk informed me that there are approximately 110 dogs that were licensed in 2009 whose owner failed to license them in 2010. These have been turned over to the court for action. The original $10.00 license fee has increased with. fines and court costs up to $195. Please, to avoid fines and court costs, license your dog early this year —the form to license dogs is included in the Annual Census that goes to every household in Reading in January. o Representative Brad Jones informed* me that the House and Senate have both approved. H. 5122, Reading's Home Rule petition, for an additional package store license at 30 Haven Street, and that the bill is on the Governor's desk awaiting signature. Representative Jones' advocacy for this bill has enabled it to proceed at this very quick pace. Community Development ♦ We have received the Enviromnental Notification Form filed by Pulte Homes for the .Reading Woods development on the Addison- Wesley /Pearson site. Staff will be reviewing it and putting together a comprehensive comment. ♦ An RFQ. for Licensing and Permitting software has been finalized, and is on the street for response by bidders who are on the State bid list. Responses are due January 18th. Public Safety ♦ MEMA is doing an evaluation of estimated damages from the recent blizzard to determine whether federal assistance will be available. Fire Chief Greg Burns is heading up the efforts in Reading. Eligible costs would be: o Police, Fire and EMS overtime o Debris removal o Damage to public infrastructure Public Works ♦ The Conservation Commission has received a Request for Determination of Applicability from MADOT for reconstruction of the entire length of Main Street, except for the part that was recently, completed in the center of town. We, have been pushing for this reconstruction for a couple of years because of the deteriorated condition of the roadway which was last repaved in 1986. _Construction Projects ♦ Done for the year. Dates and Events • MLIC Celebration — January 17th at the RMHS Performing Arts Center. Breakfast is at 9:00'and the program is at 10:00. (flyer attached) Assistant Town Manager's Report — The Assistant Town Manager noted that staff came in during the blizzard to get the tax bills out on time. , 6 a, �1., FLT Board of Selectmen Meeting — January 4 2011 — Page 3 Discussion /Action Items Highlights — Library Plans — Library Board Chairman David Hutchinson noted that the community needs more Library space. The Library received funding to hire a Program Manager. Bob White is the Project Manager. Architects have been hired and 13 people served on the Library Building Committee. ' The Architect noted that there is a limited amount of space and parking at the Library. The best . plan is to extend out on the side of the building which will add 20% of space. The Children's Room is amazingly under spaced. They recommend moving the meeting room to the ground floor which will leave room to expand the Children's Room and Adult Services. This approach does not create more bookshelf space - it creates more meeting space and people space. Expanding out will solve a lot of accessibility issues. Selectman Richard Schubert asked about the high efficiency systems, and Facilities Director Joe Huggins noted that it will be similar to what we are using in the other buildings. Selectman Schubert also asked if the community will be able to weigh in on program aspects, and Bill Hecht noted that the Library has a 20 year plan. Library Director Ruth Urell noted that they are planning a series of meetings with the community to get input. Vice Chainnan Camille Anthony asked if the basement issues are being rectified, and the Architect noted that the foundation drains will be fixed. Chairman James Bonazoli asked how many parking spaces will be gained, and it was noted that 7 -8 spaces will be added. Chairman Bonazoli suggested putting the plans in the hallway during Town Meeting. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked about the cost -of the project, and David Hutchinson noted $11 million - $11.50 million for the total project. The State will reimburse 40% of $10 million. Review Safe Routes to School Project — Town Engineer George Zambouras noted that the Safe Routes to School Program is federally funded. The plans are at 25/75% design. He also noted that the State will hold a hearing in February /March. The Town's only responsibility is an easement. The Town Engineer reviewed the proposed updates as follows: Temple Street - The ramps will be updated; new concrete sidewalks, granite curbs, tree lawns and new signage will be installed. Washington Street — A sidewalk will be installed on the westerly side along with new granite curb, new ramps, new signage but no tree lawn. A permanent easement will be required for the sidewalk. 6-("3 Nh Board of Selectmen Meeting — January 4 2011 — Page 4 Sunnyside Avenue — Ramps, new asphalt sidewalk on the easterly side, new granite curb, and a new signal. Tree and shrub removal at 57 Fairview Avenue is needed because it is located in the public right of way. An unnamed resident indicated that he was opposed to the project because it forces cars to park on the street. ffe noted that snow removal is an issue and asked if snow removal is in the plan because that is an extra 75 feet of sidewalk that he doesn't want to shovel. Chairman James Bonazoli noted that the Town plows routes to school first and this will be a school route. A resident of Washington Street noted that no parking until 10:30 a.m. would solve the parking problem on Washington Street. Doris Dagnese of 28 Sunnyside Avenue asked why Prescott Street is demarcated as a school. route for the elementary school. She noted that there was no reason why the children need to walk down Sunnyside Avenue, and suggested that the children walk down Summer Avenue. She also noted that the children don't even walk to school. She also asked how wide the sidewalk will be, and the Town Engineer noted that they have to be a minimum of three feet but they are going to be five feet. Ms. Dagnese indicated that the aesthetics will look awful and invited the Selectmen to look at Sunnyside Avenue. Chairman Jaines Bonazoli indicated that he has looked at Sunnyside Avenue and he thinks it would look fine with a sidewalk. Jody Avtges of 42 Washington Street indicated that she feels this is not a good use of State funds. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that he is surprised at the response, and he would be interested in finding a compromise — maybe go to narrower sidewalks. The Board decided to hold a, site visit on January 29, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. beginning on Washington Street. Kimberly Hubbard of 43 Washington Street noted that her front yard is like a lake when it rains. She also noted that the children walk in the street even when the sidewalks are clear. . The Town Manager asked for a contact from each street that is being discussed. _Workshop — Sewer /Drainage — Whittier Road Neighborhood — Town Engineer George Zambouras noted that the drainage system on Whittier Road is original to the 1950's. There is no history of drainage deficiencies. There were some branches and minor debris in the system. Some cellar floor elevations are near the existing. wetland water elevations, and some homes use sump pumps to control the ground water. The Whittier Road neighborhood could use additional catch basins. The outfall pipes leading to the Aberjona River are 1/3 full of sediment. The Town Manager noted that the last house on Whittier Road is like a lake when it rains. The Town Engineer noted that the Conservation Commission does not allow you to drain into the wetlands. 6 aq IN Board of Selectmen Meeting —January 4 2011 — Page 5 Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if the water corning from Oakland Road is piped or shedding, and the Town Engineer noted that it is both. Vice Chairman Anthony suggested piping Oakland Road drainage to the other side of the road as a mechanism to lessen the flow. The Town Manager asked if a terrace could be created for the stream, and the Town Engineer noted that could possibly be done. He also noted that the siltation barriers that the Conservation Commission required during the High School construction did create a problem. The Town Engineer noted that the best course of action is to clean the catch basins annually, inspect the culverts before major storms for debris, inspect the Aberjona River prior to major .ston-ns, continue monitoring and remove dead wood and install additional catch basins. Pat lapicca noted that the damming area near Castine Field backs up the whole area — when the dam is open, then nothing backs up. Jack Downing noted that in 1987, the Town Engineer recommended rip rap being added to the river and that made things worse. The Town Engineer noted that surcharging is a MWRA issue. During a storm, the Town is discharging into an already surcharged MWRA.. He also noted that the Town has spent over $2 million of MWRA money on I/I. Chairman James Bonazoli asked if we should expand or improve our pumps, and the Town Engineer noted that we could put a pump station 'in but that would create a problem somewhere else. Selectman Richard Schubert asked if the .Town could remove a manhole cover to relieve pressure, and the Town Engineer noted that we cannot do that legally. Jack Downing noted that when the manhole was popped on Whittier /Tennson, then everything was okay. He also noted that some manholes are sealed. An unnamed resident noted that his family could not use their toilet for 11 days after the stone in 2010. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that the assumption is that the problem only exists during big storms. He would like to hear from people otherwise. Vice Chainnan Camille Anthony suggested that two Selectmen go out to the neighborhood and get more, specific information of when the backups are occurring. Selectman Stephen Goldy suggested that the manhole covers in the area be inspected to determine which ones are sealed and which are not. 79 Board of Selectmen Meeting— January 4 2011 — Page 6 Workshop — Pavement Management Plan — Due to the hour being late, this was postponed to a later date. Selectman Ben Tafoya noted that he would like to see the numbers of the value of the Town owned buildings. compared to the capital investment in roads when this is put back on the agenda. Hearing — Delegation of Approval of A -Frame Signs — The Secretary read the hearing notice. It was noted that the change in the policy is to delegate approval to staff with an appeal process to the Town Managet and then the Board of Selectmen. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing amending Section 3.11 of the Board of Selectmen Policies was approved by a vote of 5 -0=0.. A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert to approve the amendments to Section 3.11 of the Board of Selectmen Policies regarding delegation of approval of A -Frame Signs was approved by a vote 5 -0 -0. Approval of Minutes A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of November 30, 2010 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of December 7 2010 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. . A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of December 14 2010 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the Minutes of December 21, 2010 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to adjourn the meeting of January 4, 2011 at 10:46 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary :1 6 k� Board of Selectmen Meeting January 11, 2011 For ease o archiving, the order that items appear* in these Minutes reflects the order in which )f 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 7:05 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Fifi ance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Accountant Gail LaPointe, Police Chief James Connier, Business Administrator Andrew Scribner, Fire Chief Greg Bums, Town Planner Jean Delios, Library Director Ruth Urell, Public Works Director Jeff Zager, DPW Business Manager Jane Kinsella, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: John Arena, Marsie West, Mark Dockser. The Town Manager noted that there will be no trash pick up on Wednesday due to the blizzard. Discussion/Action Items Budget Message - The Town Manager noted that the FY 2012 Budget was the most difficult budget he has worked on. In creating the budget, be assumed a reduction of 10%. in State aid, revenues are flat or decreasing, permit fees are lagging, there is use of some cash reserves, the goal is to make services efficient; i.e., regional services, it reduces or eliminates regulations, and lastly preserves health and public safety. The Town Manager went on to highlight the major reductions as follows: Administration — A 1.8% reduction with the elimination of the part-time Administrative Secretary position. Finance & Accounting — Eliminate the Seasonal Appraiser, reduce clerical hours' reduce banking services. Community — An 11.1 % reduction with the part-time Inspectors, Health Administrator, Elder/Human Services Director and Conservation Administrator - all cut to half time, and the elimination of f the Permits Coordinator DPW — 2.6% reduction by reducing Recreation overtime, eliminate one seasonal worker, shift an engineer from tax supported position to stormwater enterprise. Public Safety — T1-ii9 is a priority and there is no staff reduction. The Town Manager noted that there are additional actions needed by the Board of Selectmen as follows: • Rescind wetland bylaw • Roll back demolition delay to six months RE Board of Selectmen Meeting — January 11 2011 — Page 2 ® Propose a bylaw amendment requiring residents to clear the sidewalks of snow and ice • Adopt a carry in/carry out policy for the parks • Implement the CAMA system Updated Revenues - Town Accountant Gail LaPointe noted that the property tax revenues in FY 2011 were $51.20 million, and it is estimated to be $52.65 million in FY 2012. Local .receipts are $5.32 million. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if we use $1.5 million from reserves, how would that affect the FY 2013 Budget, and the Assistant Town Manager noted that we will need approximately $1.5 million. Review of Budget Summary, — The Assistant Town Manager reviewed the various budgeting scenarios that were used in building the FY 2012 Budget. Review of Department Budgets Administration The Town Manager noted that the 15 hours /week Administrative Secretary position is being. eliminated, copy supplies are being reduced, reduced postage, eliminated advertising, reduced printing and reduced legal expenses. John Arena, Precinct 1, asked about the savings on fuel pricing, and the Assistant Town Manager noted that the assumptions were reduced 20% - 25 %. Mr. Arena also asked if that is achievable, and the Town Manager indicated that it should be. Accounting — Gail LaPointe reviewed the Accounting budget. She noted that if included a. 2% increase, two hours per week were shifted to the Finance Department Budget, she is keeping a little money in the overtime account to cover for vacations, and professional development is kept at a minimum. Finance — The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Finance Department Budget has a 5.6% reduction. They are attempting to cross train staff, and they absorbed some of the hours from the Accounting Department. They eliminated the Seasonal Appraiser position. Professional Development was reduced from .$6600 to $4800, tax title from $20,000 to $15,000, bank services from .$28,000 to $12,000, and postage is reduced because there is a smarter way to remind people that payments are overdue. Public Safety — Police Chief James Cormier and Business Administrator Andrew Scribner were present. Chief Cormier noted that he greatly appreciates being able to keep full staffing. The budget has no COLA but keeps the step increases. Overtime has been reduced in some areas. He also noted that the calls are steady but there is a change in the type of crime - theft, armed robbery, domestic violence and sexual assault have all increased. He noted that. the serious crimes take more investigative work. He also noted that he has two Officers in Afghanistan. The expense budget is reduced 3 %, and the uniform line is reduced because he does not anticipate any new hires. IM Board of Selectmen Meeting — January 11 2011 — Page 3 Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked about the overtime account. Chief Cormier noted that he has eliminated all discretionary overtime for such things as the Fall Street Faire, the tree lighting ceremony, etc. Chairman James Bonazoli asked about school events, and Chief Cormier noted that it is nice to have the School Resource Officer at the sporting events but it is discretionary. Selectman Ben Tafoya asked about the RAD Program, and Chief Cormier noted that is discretionary spending. Selectman Tafoya also asked how much it costs to run the program, and .Chief Cormier noted $5,000.- $6,000 for the adult program. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked if we could charge for the program, and Chief Cormier noted that we could though we never have. He also noted that Verizon and other companies have made donations. Selectman Richard Schubert asked about the Parking Enforcement Officer, and the Town Manager indicated that he will get the revenue report. Chief Cormier noted that Dispatch has been reduced by 5% but he has increased the overtime account because salaries have increased, over the last three years but the overtime expense did not. Chairman James Bonazoli asked about moving the sale of community access stickers to Town Hall, and the Town Manager indicated that we are looking at using the new permitting software to do that online. Fire Chief Greg Burns thanked everyone for allowing him to retain all the personnel. He noted that his budget includes a contractual increase for union employees and step increase for nonunion. He also noted that overtime fills the shift due to illness, injury or mandatory training. Sick leave buyback has been reduced, and they are looking at privatizing ambulance billing. Chainnan James Bonazoli asked if we are billing at fault accidents, and Chief Cormier noted that he has information on at fault accidents and will follow up on that. Selectman Camille Anthony asked if cutting fire alarm maintenance was going to be a problem, and Chief Burns indicated that he didn't know. He reduced it because he had no other place to reduce — we will find out when it happens. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that when Police and Fire were reduced in the past, it ended up costing the Town money. Public Works — Public Works Director Jeff Zager. and DPW Business, Manager Jane Kinsella were present. Jeff Zager noted that the Public Works Budget reflects a 2.66/o decrease. Seasonal positions have been reduced, overtime has been reduced, there is an increase in equipment maintenance due to operational changes. One Engineer has been moved from the General Fund to the Storm Water'Enterprise. Parks and Forestry will lose one seasonal employee. i Board of Selectmen Meeting - January 11 2011 Page 4 Jeff Zager also noted that the trash program is going great, thanks to the community. The Town Manager noted that it takes the equivalent of one full -time employee to pick up debris in the parks, and the Selectmen need to consider a carry in/carry out policy. Jeff Zager noted that professional development has been reduced but they will continue with professional development. He also noted that snow and ice were increased $25,000. The Assistant Town Manager noted that there is no surplus in the budget for snow and ice at Town Meeting. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony suggested scheduling a .third meeting for the budget at the Senior Center to receive public input. Selectman Ben Tafoya indicated that he appreciates the work that went into this budget. There are a lot of difficult reductions but they are necessary — we can't use that amount of cash reserves next year too. A motion by Anthony seconded by Tafoya to adjourn the meeting of January 11, 2011 at 9.35 p.m was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary 84 6 JM * t,/ C ass ENGINEERS �_ Since 1914 Mr, George J. Zambouras, PE Town Engineer Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01 f367 -2683 Subject: Review of Traffic Impact and Access Study Reading Woods Residential Development - Reading, MA Dear Mr. Zambouras: FAY, SPOFFORD & THORNDIKE 5 Burlington woods Burling.on, MA 111603 Toll Free' 800.835.8656 T: 781.221,1000 F: 781.229.1115 w«rn'.fstinc.com Jan uary 21, 2011 As requested, Fay, Spofford & Thorndike (FST) has completed a review of the Traffic Impact and Access Study for the proposed Reading Woods residential development located on Jacob Way in Reading, Massachusetts. The project is proposed to consist of 424 Residential Condominium units, of which 208 Units will be restricted to residents 55 Years or older. The project site was formerly the site of the Addison Wesley publishing facility. Submitted materials provided for this review included: e Traffic Impact and Access Study, Reading Woods, Reading Massachusetts prepared by Dermot J. Kelley Associates, Inc., dated December 9, 2010 o Site plans dated January 4, 201 1 — prepared by Marchionda & Associates Inc. in addition, based on our previous work in the Town of Reading, FST took into consideration an earlier Traffic Impact and. Access Study for the site, prepared by Vanasee. Hangen Brustlin, Inc. for the previous National Development proposal and dated September 2007. A field visit was conducted by FST on January 19, 2011 to observe traffic conditions, geometry and sight distance. REVIEW CONIMENTS Although the Town of Reading does not have guidelines for the preparation of a,traffic impact study, the assessment should generally adhere to guidelines from Executive Office of Energy and- Environmental Affairs (EEA), MassDOT and the Institute of Transportation . Engineers (ITE). The assessment provides much of the required analysis, but does not adequately summarize the impacts of the project. Therefore, the study does not fully comply with MEPA requirements. The study does not make recommendations or conclusions at'off -site ENGINEERS - PLANNERS - SCI.EN.TISTS I rnc- _.___...-._...... Trusred Par ulcrs(oI DCSlsll SOIId Iqn5 85 FAY, SPOFFORD & THORNDIKE, INC. FNG�NEERS . PLANNERS . SCIEN71SIS locations. In addition, backup material is required to substantiate many oi"the analysis. As such, the traffic impact assessment requires additional material. Specific comments on the traffic assessment are discussed below: 1. Study Area A. The study area i'or the proposed project consisted of four locations on Main Street (Route 28), the intersection of West Street /South Street and the site driveway (Jacob Way). Based on the level of anticipated trip-generation and distribution for the proposed project, the study area seems adequate, 2. Traffic Volumes A. The weekday morning and evening peak hour traffic counts used in the traffic study were taken in November 2010. There was no dist:ussion. about seasonally adjusting the collected traffic volumes to represent average daily conditions. FST reviewed the 2007 MassHighway Seasonal Count Worksheet and determined that no seasonal adjustrrtents are needed. FST concurs with the existing traffic volumes. B. The existing peak hour traffic volumes were projected to 2015 No Build traffic volumes by applying a 1 % annual growth rate and adding traffic volumes generated by the nearby retaiUrestaurant project on Main Street (Route 28). Based on a review of MassH.ighway traffic count data, FST concurs with the use of a 1% annual growth rate. Supporting documents for the traffic generated by the planned development on Main Street and the portion that will be on the study area roadways was not included in the study or the Appendix. FST reviewed the backup information from the VHB report for the nearby retail/restaurant use. Based on this information. FST concurs with tite 2015 No Build Volumes. 3. Accidents A. The MassHighway crash data for the years 2006, 2007, and 2008 were reviewed for the study area intersections. Of the study area intersections, the intersection of Maim Street (Route 28)/ Hopkins Street is the only location to have a crash rate greater than the, average rate for District 4. However, existing deficiencies that could be contributing to the crashes were not discussed. For instance, it was not discussed that. only right turns are permitted from Hopkins Street in both directions, however, the counts show a number of vehicles turning left and through. The consultant should identify existing deficiencies that may be contributing to the high crash rate. Although it was not identified in the summary, one of this crashes involved an injured pedestrian.' There is also currently an unsignalized crosswalk across all four lanes of Main Street (Route 28). Supplemental warning signage and advance yield lines should be considered. It should also be noted that a large percentage (30%,) of these crashes involved personal injury. TAPR- 0I5Teuding, Wands Trallic- hr.due M Page 2of7 FAY; SPOFFORD & THORNDIKE, INC. ENGNEEEPS • KANNERS • SCIFN1151A 4. Trip Generation/Distribution A. The estimated traffic generated by the project used in the study was computed using the ITE Trip Generation Manual, Land Use Code (LUC) 230 "Residential Condominium/ Townhouse ". FST concurs with this methodology and verified that the volumes in the last column of Table 3 were calculated correctly and should be used for the analysis. For comparison purposes, the consultant also calculated "Actual Vehicle -Trip Generation" using "Observations at Existing 55 and Older Residential Development Projects —, However, backup material for the three observed sites was not included for review, Furthermore, these volumes are lower than volumes reviewed by FST for numerous other existing age- restricted developments. FST agrees with the use of the "higher trip generation as used in the study, however, we would not characterize the volumes as high or conservative, but rather as accurate. B. During the weekday morning peak hour in Table 3, the exiting volume is shown to be 136 vehicles, while 164 vehicles are shown in the text and figures. Please clarify. C. The current proposal'is expected to generate approximately 59% of the Weekday Daily Volume of the previous National Development proposal. Therefore, the impact is expected to be less than the previous proposals. However, this does not equate to having no impact. D. Based on the.text, the distribution and assignment of the new site trips to study area intersections is based on the year 2000 census Journey to Work data for the Town of Reading, However, no backup material is provided to show how these assignments were determined. The ultimate results are identical to the residential distribution used by VHB for the National Development project, and appear reasonable. The consultant should provide backup information showing how the assignment was determined. If information is being copied from a document produced by a different consultant, the work must be cited and included in the Appendix. 5. Sight Distance A. The study recommended the modification of Jacob Way to provide a 90- degree intersection and to achieve the desired intersection sight distance (ISD). Meeting the desired intersection sight distance will require the removal of vegetation along the southern side of South Street. A plan should be provided that shows the desired sight triangles at Jacob Way and any vegetation that must be cleared to achieve the desired intersection sight distance. Showing the sight lines on the plan will also ensure that other features of the site improvements such as landscaping, fencing and signs will not impact the required lines of sight. In conjunction with the plan, the proponent should commit to continuously monitor the site and keep the necessary areas clear of signs and vegetation that could block sight lines. TAR-01 MReading Woods Tral'tic-hr.duc i Paive 3 o l' 7 3 w ✓v FAY, SPOFFORD & THORNDIKE, INC. [MCINFt -VR . BANNERS . SCIENNSTS 6. Capacity Analysis A. The capacity analysis was conducted using Synchro Version 6, which is acceptable. However, the consultant did not utilize the Highway Capacity Manual output, as required by MassDOT for the calculations of the Delay and Level of Service. In addition to not- applying the required formulas, the printouts supplied do not Show all the inputs for verification, Such as heavy vehicle percentages and peak hour factors. The printout~ supplied are able to show the correct queue lengths. B. The analysis of the signalized intersections indicates that-they will operate at an acceptable condition. However, the analysis presents only the overall level of service, and Several intersections will have one or more intersection approaches operating at LOS E or F. A comprehensive comparison of the No Build to Build Analysis should be provided for each approach lane. This comparison should include v/c ratio, Delay, Level of Service. and 50% and 95% Queues. C. Since a summary was not provided, FST reviewed the analysis sheets in the Appendix. During the morning peak hour, the South Street approach to West Street will degrade from LOS E with 77.7 seconds of delay without the project. to LOS F with 92.8 seconds of delay with the project, with a 95% queue of 596 feet. These poor operations should be addressed and improvements' should be considered at this location. D. During the morning peak hour, the South Street westbound approach to Main Street (Route 28) will degrade from LOS D with 39.8 seconds of delay without the project to LOS F with 82,7 seconds of delay with the project. These poor operations should be addressed and improvements should be considered at this location. E. An evaluation of vehicle queue lengths at the study area intersections was not included in the report. A review of the capacity analysis in the appendix of the report reveals that the eastbound 95% Queue on South Street at Main Street (Route 28) is projected to be 163 feet Burin- the morning peak hour and 158 feet during the evening peak hour. There appears to be approximately 150 feet between the relocated Jacob Way and the stop line at Main Street (Route 28). This indicates that the queue will extend past the driveway, potentially blocking left turns from entering the site. This needs to be addressed by the proponent. F. The unsignalized approaches of Hopkins Road at Main Street (Route 28) experiences LOS F conditions currently and in the future. 7. Impacts /Mitigation The assessment does not include anv significant recommendations for mitigation beyond modifying the site drive. Mitigation was proposed for the previous proposals at the Site. Although the current proposal will generate less traffic than the previous proposals, some mitigation is necessary to offset project impacts, FST recommends the following mitigation measures be considered. T:1PR•U15 \ltuUling Woo&Tralfic lli.doc Paoc 4 of 7 Q 1 FAY, SPOFFORD & 7HORNDIKE, INC. C GMECOS • PLANNERS • SCiEWIS15 A: Consider geometric and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Main Street. (Route 28)/ South Street. The mitigation at this location should consist of widening South Street to provide an additional turn pocket on South Street eastbound and westbound approaches. B. Consider geometric and traffic signal- timing improvements at the intersection of West Street/ South Street. If geometric improvements are infeasible, a post Build traffic monitoring study could be considered to verify t'uture traffic volumes and make traffic signal timing adjustments as necessary, to reflect actual future volumes. C. Due to the high accident rates and poor operations at the Main Street (Route 28)/ Hopkins Street intersection, improvements should be considered at this location. In the absence of' proponent - sponsored mitigation at this.location, the proponent could contribute toward design plans at this location. D. The Site Access was noted to be significantly different than the access plan previously proposed for the National Development project. The previous plan involved realigning South Street to intersect with Jacob Way. Since the current proposal is expected to generate less traffic than the previous proposal, and since Jacob Way is expected to have lower volumes than South Street, the plan as proposed is suitable for the proposed access. 8. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Measures A, The consultant suggested a partnership with MassRides, in addition to bicycle racks to reduce to reduce the travel demand of the site. FST agrees with these recommendations. The developer needs to provide a written commitment to these measures. 9. Site Plan Review From a traffic circulation and design review, the Site Plan provided is well designed. FST recommends the following minor modifications to the plan. Add Stop lines and Stop signs (RI -1) on the Jacob way approach to South Street and from the Eastern Middlesex Association of Realtors parking lot approach to Jacob Way. Provide a double yellow center line (DYCL) on Jacob Way from South Street to the proposed mini roundabout. r A new crosswalk is proposed across, South Street, but does not appear to connect to the existing sidewalk on the corner of Main Street (Route 28)/ South Street. A short bituminous sidewalk section should be added in front of #370 South Street to provide a pedestrian connection. r Two raised crosswalks are proposed on Jacob Way, MUTCD compliant signage and pavement marking should accompany the raised crosswalks to alert drivers of the vertical deflection. A mini roundabout is proposed. MUTCD compliant sign age should accompany the roundabout. ;T I5\Readin@ woods Trnl'Iie - Ih•doc Puke 5 of 7 G6� FAY, SPOFFORD & THORNDIKR. INC. [NGWEERS , PI<.N11F.45 . SCIFNIISTS The roundabout is oddly shaped, which seems to prohibit particular movements. This Should be addressed. The two part <ing spaces located between Leah Way and the parking field for Building 3, are located in an awkward location and should be relocated or removed. r A 30 -toot turning radius was used at all locations where internal roadways intersect and where all parking fields intersect with roadways. The wide radius Provides for easy turns, especially for trucks, However, they also lengthen the pedestrian crossing distances or push the pedestrian crossing .further from the intersections, in addition to encouraging higher speed turns. At locations where parking fields intersect the internal roadways, FST recommends using a smaller 20 -foot radius. At all locations where two internal roadways intersect, we recommend keeping the 30 -foot radius. 10. Other Issues A. In the Public Transportation Section, the headways on the Haverhill Line were incorrectly noted as between 2 and 30 minutes, instead of 20 -30 minutes as the current schedule indicates. It appears the consultant copied a.typo from the VI-IB report without verifying the information. B. In the study area, Main Street (Route 29) and I -95 are state highways under the jurisdiction of MassDOT. A state highway access permit Will be required for the project and any changes to Main Street (Route 28) will have to he reviewed and approved by MassHighway. SUMMARY/ FINDINGS The following provides a brief summary of the key findings of the peer review, 1. The consultant should provide backup information showing how the h ip assignment was determined. If information is being used from a document produced by a different consultant, the work must be cited and included in the Appendix. 2. A plan should be provided that shows the desired sight triangles at Jacob Way and an_v vegetation that must be cleared to achieve the desired intersection sight distance. In conjunction with the plan, the proponent should commit to continuously monitor the site and keep the necessary areas clear of signs and vegetation that could block sight lines. 3. Recalculate analysis results using the Highway Capacity Manual output, as required by MassDOT. 4. A comprehensive comparison of the No Build to Build Analysis should be provided for each approach lane. This comparison should include v/c ratio, Delay, Level of Service, and 50% and 95% Queues, 5. During the morning peak hour, the South Street approach to West Street will degrade from LOS E with 77.7 seconds of delay without the project to LOS F with 92.8 seconds of delay with the project, with a 95% queue of 596 feet. If geometric TiPR- 015Uteadina WUUdsTrnllic- llr.duc .I Paxc 6 ol' 7 FAY, SPOFFOPO & THbRNDIKE, INC ENGINEERS • PLANNERS . SCIENTISTS improvements are infeasible, a post Build traffic monitoring study could be considered to verify future traffic volumes and make traffic signal timing adjustments as necessary, to reflect actual Future Volumes. 6. During the morning peak hour, the South Street westbound approach to Main Street (Route 28) will degrade from LOS D with 39.8 seconds of delay without the project to LOS F with.82.7 seconds of delay with the project. These poor operations should be addressed and improvements should be considered at this location, The mitigation at this location should consist of widening South Street to provide an additional turn pocket in each direction. 7. The eastbound Queue on South Street eastbound at Main Street (Route 28) is projected to extend past the Jacob Way driveway, potentially blocking left turns from entering the site. This needs to be addressed by the proponent. 8. Due to the high accident rates and poor operations at the Main Street (Route 28)/ Hopkins Street intersection, improvements should be considered at this location. In the absence of proponent - sponsored mitigation at this location, the proponent could contribute toward design plans at this location. 9. The consultant suggested a partnership with MassRides, in addition to bicycle racks to reduce to reduce the travel demand of the site. FST agrees with these recommendations. The developer needs to provide a written commitment to these measures, 10. Address recommendations for the Site Plan if you have question~ on any aspect of this peer review, please feel free to contact me at (78 1) 221 -1 131 or Alan Cloutier, primary reviewer at (781) 221- 124.5, We appreciate this opportunity to provide traffic engineering services to the Town of Reading. TrAPRAII.- AReading woods Tnif it -Iu' dnc Very truly yours, FAY, SPOFFORD & THORNDIKE, LLC Frederick A. Moseley, P.E. Vice President 91 Page 7 nl' 7 Ct L/C 60S OF Town of Reading X 4� 16 Lowell Street -2685 Reading, MA 01867 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma-gov (781) 942-9043 January 31, 2011 Mark Draisen, Executive Director Metropolitan Area Planning Council 60 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 Dear Mr. Draisen: The Town of Reading enthusiastically supports an application for professional, technical and planning assistance jointly with the Town of Wakefield and the City of Melrose as outlined in the Main Street. Corridor Plan document attached. The Town'sof Reading and Wakefield and the City of Melrose are working jointly on a number of regional issues, and this project will further strengthen that partnership and working relationship, , Additionally, the merits of the proposal as submitted are evident in enforcing the downtown ".areas of the three communities and the connections that currently exist via rail . and bus transit. The three communities have much in common, and this project will reinforce those interconnections. Thank you for your consideration of this project for funding under the program. I cerely, Peter 1. Heclienbleikner Town Manager PIH/ps M BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILLIAM J. LEE MEMORIAL TOWN HALL ALBERT J. TURCO, Chairman PATRICK S. GLYNN, Vice Chairman PAUL R. DiNOCCO ° TIZLANO D.OTO y JOHN B. ENCARNACAO . 5 JAMES E. -GOOD BETSY SHEERAN 1 LAFAYETTE STREET WAKEFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01880 (781) 246 -6390 January 31, 2011 FAX (781) 246 -2400 Mr. Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director Metropolitan Area Planning Council 60 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 Dear Mr. Draisen: STEPHEN P. MAIO Town Administrator Please find-enclosed Wakefield's application for a District Local Technical Assistance grant to study the Transit Corridor from Reading Depot to Oak Grove T Station. The 'Town of Wakefield has collaborated with the Town of Reading and the City of Melrose in this giant application to study the primary roadways, bus routes, the commuter rail serving our contiguous communities, and opportunities to implement Smart Growth strategies. Rethinking this shared transportation network will help our communities implement the state's Sustainable Development Principles and advance the goals of MAPC's MetroFuture Plan. Assistance from MAPC's staff would facilitate our project to coordinate planning efforts, to stimulate change and encourage the adoption of many low -cost, implementable ideas. We look for to your favorable response to our technical assistance grant request. Our Town Planner, Paul Reavis, prepared the enclosed narrative and is available to provide any additional information required. We request favorable consideration of our grant request. SincpWly yours, .N� f Stephen P. Iv1ai6 Town Administrator Enclosures Copy: Peter I. I-ieehenbleikner Robert I Dolan Paul Reavis 93 qI v of Mrt G p4 Qtp8E0,''D,j. �nw yo CSRO Olt. ti�R ROBERT J. DOLAN Mayor January 31, 2011 Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director Metropolitan Area Planning Council 60 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 Dear Mr. Draisen, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR I City Hall, 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979 -4440 Fax - (781) 662 -2182 I am writing to express my unqualified support for Steve Maio's application fora District Local Technical Assistance grant to study the transit corridor from Reading Depot to Oak Grove Station. Melrose shares both a Main Street and a rail transit system with both Reading and Wakefield, and this study will help all three communities develop a coherent, forward - looking plan for our future transit needs= -needs that will encompass not only automobile traffic and commuter rail but also walking, cycling, and bus transportation. Our comprehensive and varied transit network, combined with compact size and proximity to Boston, is one of our chief assets, and this study will help us encourage transit- oriented development that is both better for the environment and reduces traffic and other impacts on our roadways. We anticipate major changes in energy, environmental, and transportation needs in the near future. This grant will allow Melrose, Wakefield and Reading to draw up plans now so we will be ready for these changes when they occur. I hope you will give this grant request your favorable consideration. Please feel free to call my office if I can be of further assistance. 94 I- 3 Grant Category . orr dor A Transit Vision for the Main Street Corridor from Reading Depot to Oak Grove Proiect Overview, The Project Need, Work Accomplished by the ToNvns. The primary roadways used for commuting to and from the contiguous communities of Reading, Wakefield and Melrose are served by varying modes of transportation. The communities have collaborated on ways to improve upon the existing transportation network to achieve sustainable development and land use objectives, as well as, the economic competitiveness of the region. Each town has a MBTA commuter rail station within steps of Main Street: • Reading has one station, • Wakefield has two stations, and • Melrose has three. The MBTA's 136/137 Bus travels along each town's Main Street en route from Reading Depot to the Oak Grove T Station. The MBTA commuter rail and bus service give each town access to metropolitan Boston and to each other. Additionally, each town has a van service dedicated to their respective senior center and elderly citizens. With this service, provided by individual communities, there are likely to be opportunities to link services and maximize resources through a more regional approach. A larger, regional population uses the MBTA commuter rail.and bus services. The combined population of Reading, Wakefield and Melrose is 75,500 people. Focusing on sustainable goals for the three communities and considering walking distances, approximately one -half the population or 37,000 people, live within a 20- minute walk of their respective Main Street and, therefore, with a 20- minutes of the bus and commuter rail connections to local and regional amenities. Each town has worked independently to improve their respective Main Street: Reading recently completed a $6 million streetscape improvements program, adopted a 40R zoning district adjacent to their Main Street and has a very active Economic Development Committee; Wakefield adopted a master plan and zoning to guide Main Street development, and Wakefield's Main Street committee supported adoption of a downtown sign district and new restaurants; and • Melrose created, and now safeguards, their Main Street image through an active historic district and plans to adopt a development district adjacent to their downtown. As federal, state and municipal governments grapple with rising energy costs and ways to reduce pollution from fossil fuels, and local families are seeking ways to economize, stay fit and "get connected." Reading, Wakefield and Melrose view their Main Streets as vital to their economy, image and quality of life. Collectively, all three towns would benefit from a rethinking of this commonly used Corridor. A broad conceptual study, addressing the full range of transit options, neighborhood walking and cycling connections, and opportunities to implement transit- oriented development strategies would elevate this 9.3 mile -long Corridor to a greener, more - functional multi -modal transit corridor. The Product, Goals_, Metrofuture Plan, Smart Growth /Sustainable Development Principles. This grant request would produce a resource document that stimulates change, identifies overlooked opportunities, and encourage the adoption of many low -cost, implementable ideas. The product - document could be as simple as an annotated satellite -map of the corridor illustrating ideas in harmony with MAPC's MetroFuture Plan. A brief report could supplement the satellite -maps and conceptually detail individual projects. The resulting Transit Corridor Plan would encourage compact growth, improved quality life, better access to quality schools and housing, promote healthy life -style choices (walking and cycling), stimulate economic growth, and coordinate transportation systems, as well as, conserve natural resources, benefiting all three towns, their residents and.the region. The product- document would influence short-term and long -term infrastructure, zoning, and ownership decisions. To implement the ideas generated from this coordinated plan, inter - municipal agreements may be required to between the towns and regional collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. q,9,4' M Methodolo O ortunities for Green Solutions, Timeline Benehmarlis and To, +vn Contribution. Within weeks of receiving the grant, MAPC and each town's planning.office would meet and develop, an advance set of options and issues to be addressed at three open community forums, one in each community. MAPC would provide large -scale satellite -maps of each community, and of the three - town /city sub - region. Each town would organize a late- April'or-early -May 2011 forum. The community's role at the forums would be to respond to the options and issues, and then suggest better sites and opportunities for the range of issues presented. From the beginning, each community would be challenged to adopt new technologies and address new issues, such as locating Zip -car parking spaces and electric -car recharging stations.. The range of issues could shift to simple, overlooked, transit options, such as, • suggesting sites for bicycle racks, • bicycle rental locations, • adding bicycle lanes on Main Street, • establishment of new bus. shelter of a common, distinctive design, and • maximizing the use of each community's websites (providing links to others) to promote existing and planned "Go Green" opportunities. The forums would be an opportunity to conceptually locate a bicycle trail linking the three towns. The list of discussion topics could include: • expansion of transit options for neighborhood and senior access to activities; • rethinking senior - shuttles routes with a focus health services and recreational activities that are currently available within the Main Street Corridor; • coordinating and sharing senior van services within and between each of the three towns; and • providing zip -car access programs, share -a -ride programs and senior - shuttles to local grocery stores. Input would be sought on Main Street services and shopping options that are missing and better access to health services, such as Hallmark Health Services, the Reading Medical Center.and the Wakefield / Melrose Hospital. Using the Boston Regional Pedestrian Transportation Plan (or Cambridge's Pedestrian Plan) as a guide, MAPC would suggest ideas and strategies to provide universally accessible sidewalks and pathways to all neighborhoods with a 20- minute walk of the Main Street Corridor. Healthy living options could be explored, such as new walking circuits (similar to the popular walk around Lake Quannapowitt). The agenda for each forum could be tailored to each town's needs. Wakefield's forum could address opportunity sites for additional transit - oriented housing or simply sites in need of renewal. Each town would examine sites for renewable energy programs, green roofs, and other energy related strategies. All towns would discuss creating a Green Streets Program to provide shade, reduced runoff, planting strips, and benefits of a diverse tree canopy. A public space awareness programs could be suggested. The concept of creating a "natural capital improvement.program," for all neighborhoods within a 20- minute walk of the Main Street Corridor, could be raised. Merely having the forums would stimulate change; the product - document would become a coninitinity -based vision of a compact and complete Main Street Corridor connecting each town's public squares and civic spaces. Community commitment to the project Getting ideas implemented. After the forums, mid- summer, MAPC and the municipal staffs would collaborate on editing the satellite - maps and annotations. Decisions would focus-on creating .a coordinated plan and strategies to implement the plan. Options and issues would be filtered to determine whether they are short or long -term changes. The format of a report, encompassing all three communities, would be established. The initial draft could be prepared by MAPC. For example, MAPC could address the contacts and agreements necessary to locate zip -car parking or electric -car recharging stations. Then each community would analyze the local zoning approvals needed and steps necessary to implement the proposals. Actions before town meeting or Board of Aldermen would be targeted. 41- Each issue /option could be addressed through a set of standard questions. What local and state capital expenditures are needed? What funding sources are available? What inter - municipal agreements are needed to implement, for example, shared senior - shuttles to the Melrose- Wakefield Hospital. Particular questions could be explored. Would better MBTA schedule /delay information apps and message boards be beneficial? How could the three communities collaborate to study senior- shuttle routes that provide better access to Main Street Centers? How would a shared Start Walking Program be implemented? The whole study could be completed by September 2011. Additional "results" forums could be scheduled; all within the December 2011 completion deadline. MAPC would help to quantify the reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions of the Transit Corridor Plan. In the short-tern the MAPC could help by opening, dialogue with the MBTA and the senior center administrators of the three towns to encourage more senior - citizen accessibility to transit systems. A study of origins and destinations coupled with an assets and impediments study would help identify routes area towns' senior shuttles could develop and strategies to make the ride enjoyable. In the ultra -long -term the MAPC could help shape the usability of all regional bus transportation, by identifying replacementelternatives to the 1977 - design, 40 -foot -long, 47- passenger, Rapid Transit Series (RTS) buses that currently ply Main Street. Smaller, low -entry, 20- passenger electric mini buses may be more appropriate for the tasks of carrying seniors that cannot hold onto, high - ceiling grab bars and prone to injury from unpadded metal frames and fiberglass'seats. Conclusion Reading, Wakefield and Melrose would benefit from rethinking their shared, primary transit corridor is used. If viewed as a multi -modal Corridor new strategies can be developed to implement MAPC's MetroFuture Plan. A planning document, as simple as an annotated satellite -map, could stimulate change and encourage the adoption of many low -cost, implementable ideas. Community forums would increase awareness of the state's Sustainable Development Principles and MAPC's MetroFuture Plan. jj,� - M • •• v.. � S ss ¢ L � . F s t; �- 's �:S:: ;C"•..:....^yt _, .. �. eC':.,.._ u: t_ r,_ ��a' v... o......- .,'^_,.T_S]"iT.= ,._.._.—:.U."`¢ �Y_. i.:' �..... 2t..:,« �. n�«_ ..ai.wn_.::.,a.— �,.......�P.;.v v _:`..:.-Tt:.:.z�,'_�i 1.C'� Cr? , :Jul ._r•NC .. .. : r.0 "`� 3 r ,q 4 70 1.C'� Cr? , :Jul ._r•NC .. .. : r.0 "`� 3 r ,q January 25, 2011 Via UPS Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: L/ c Lf C ► uv+ w CO --�, n� t"y 0 C— N V ns w Pursuant to G.L Ch. 166A, Section 10, Comcast is pleased to provide a copy of its Form 500 for 2010. The Form 500 contains information on customer video service related issues in your community and how Comcast responded, including the time taken to resolve these complaints. For the Form 500, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable defines a complaint as: Any written or verbal contact with a cable operator in connection with subscription in which a person expresses dissatisfaction with an act, omission, product or service that is (1).within the operator's control, and (2) requires a corrective measure on the part of the operator. Comcast also has forwarded a copy of the enclosed Form 500 to the Department of Telecommunications and Cable. If I can be of further assistance on any matter related to the Form 500; please contact me at 978- 927 -5700, ext. 4409. Very truly yours, Jane M. Lyman Senior Manager of Government & Community Relations cc: Department of Telecommunications and Cable IL-11' Form 500 Complaint Data 20-Jan-11 Code Key: Avg. Resolution Time Code Key: Manner of Resolution F -1 Less s t kna n- -1 Day - - -<- -2 —>1 -3 Da y s<3> 4 - 7 - Days --* ' -<-4-> —8- A. Resolved to the satisfaction of both parties. Days <5> 15-30 Days <6> >30 Days B. Resolved, customer dissatisfied. C. Not Resolved. Manner of Resolution (see code key above for the manner represented Town READING Avg by the letters below) The number below each letter indicates the number of complaints Year r 2010 Total Resolution resolved in that manner. Complaints Time (see. Subscribers 1 4598 code above) A. B. C. A-T—- [A A dvertising/Marketing FA-..—ointment Service Call 0 7 < - 1> <2> 0 7 F ent 12 36 1 nstallation umer Other Reception IService interruption C:) C:) Damage I Programming 0 1 L-.- - -- 0 L -.- _ 4-1 12 <2> 3 1, <2> 36 39 <2> 1 0 0 <2> Form 500 Service Interruption Data 20-Jan-11 Code Key: Duration of Service Interruption -I>- Less than 1 Day <2> 1-3 Days <3> 4-7 Days <4> 8-14 Days <5> 15-30 Days <6> >30 Days Town Reading Year 2010 �598 Subscribers Date of Service Interruption I —Duration of service Interruption (see Code Key above) Reading 08/23/2010 <1> Reading 05/20/2010 <1> Reading 09/30/2010 <1> Reading 09111/2010 <J> Reading 0811212010 Reading 07/26/2010 <1> Reading 07/07/2010 JF <J> Reading <1> Reading 06/23/2010 <1> Reading 10/27/201D <1> —0-1/20/2010 <1> C) Reading 03/20/2010 <1> Reading 03/17/2010 F <1> Reading �L______02/23/201 <1> Reading 02/22/2010 Reading 02/12/2010 <1> F7 Reading 02/1112010 <1> Reading 01/20/2010 <1> Reading 12/24/2009 <1> Reading 09/20/2010 <1> Reading 04/27/2010 <1> Janwd W. Cormier C /�ief of Police January 27, 2011 Sergeant David Clark 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 Sergeant Clark 4.,/C 60S READING POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE • THE CFHEF 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781-944-1212 Fax: 781-944-2893 E-Mail: JCormier@ci.reading.ma.us I would like to take this opportunity to issue you a letter of commendation in accordance with Policy R-17 Commendations, for Your efforts on Sunday December 26, 2010. This commendation is being , issued to you .for "the personal display of extraordinary courage and valor . in the performance of police duty'.. On Sunday December 26, 2010, you were working the 4pm-12am shift. This particular night we were experiencing blizzard conditions. At approximately 8:50PM you were dispatched to assist Woburn Police Department. Woburn was requesting assistance due to an armed robbery that had occurred at the Kohl's department store on Washington St, in Woburn. As a result of the armed robbery call, an officer involved shooting had occurred. The initial reports were that a suspect and a police officer had been shot and ' that there were other suspect(s) fleeing I on foot in the area. You responded to the area and immediately recognized the gravity of the situation. The weather conditions along with the traumatic state as word spread that Officer Maguire had been killed made the situation extremely difficult. By all accounts your actions as Sergeant, that night went above and beyond the normal call of duty. As reported to me, you took charge of the situation away from the actual crime scene. You coordinated the initial responding officers from various municipalities and the State Police and assigned and directed them to posts and search patterns in order to secure the area and attempt to locate the fleeing suspect(s)' * As a direct result of the coordinated efforts of many jurisdictions and your leadership, two other suspects were apprehended and charged in conjunction with the armed robbery and murder of Officer John Maguire. In responding to the area immediately and taking control of the situation you were able to allow the Woburn PD to concentrate on the actual crime scene and their needs'With regards to Officer Maguire. You displayed extraordinary courage and leadership and represented yourself and the Reading Police Department in a professional and positive manner. Your actions that night- directly resulted in the capture of suspects associated with the murder of a police officer. Congratulations and Great job. reI Cormier Chief of Police WFA a' Jamed W. Cormier Chief of Police January 27, 2011 Officer Kevin. Brown 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 Officer Brown: 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Emergency Only: 911 . All Other Calls: 781 -944 -1212 Fax: 781- 944 -2893 E -Mail: JCormier @ci.reading.ma.us I would like to take this opportunity to issue you a letter of commendation in accordance with Policy. R -17 Commendations, for your efforts on Sunday December 26, 2010. This commendation is being issued to you for "the personal display of extraordinary courage and valor in the performance of police duty ". On Sunday December 26, 2010, you were working the 4pm -12am shift. This particular night we were experiencing blizzard conditions. At approximately 8:50PM you were dispatched to assist Woburn Police Department. Woburn was requesting assistance due to an armed robbery that had occurred at the Kohl's department store on Washington_St. in Woburn. As a result of the armed robbery call, an officer involved shooting had occurred. The initial reports were that a suspect and a police officer had been shot and that there were other suspect(s) fleeing on foot in the area: You responded to the area an d were given assignments in order to secure the area and coordinate a methodical search for the remaining suspect(s). The weather conditions along with the traumatic state as word spread that Officer Maguire had been' killed made the situation. extremely difficult. Police Officers from various municipalities as well as the State Police responded and flooded the area. As a result of the coordinated efforts of many jurisdictions, two other suspects were apprehended and charged in conjunction with the armed robbery and murder of Officer John Maguire. In responding to the area immediately and taking the actions assigned, you knowingly placed yourself in harms way searching the neighborhoods for suspect(s) that night. You displayed extraordinary courage and represented yourself and the Reading Police Department in a professional and positive manner. Your actions that night directly resulted in the capture of suspects associated with the murder of a police officer. Congratulations and Great job.. Cc ly Jame . Cormier e4gn Chief of Police 103 qA. -7/ Janw w Cormier Chief of Police January 27, 201'1 Officer Kristen Stasiak 15 Union St. 'Reading, MA 01867 Officer Stasiak: READING POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF TBE CHIEF 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781 -944 -1212 Fax.. 781-944-2893 E -Mail: JCormier @ci.reading.ma.us I would like to take this opportunity to issue you a letter of commendation in accordance with Policy R -17 Commendations, for your efforts on Sunday December 26, 2010. This commendatiork is being issued to you for "the personal display of extraordinary courage and valor in the performance of police duty ". On Sunday December 26, 2010, you were working the 4pm -12am shift. This particular night we were. experiencing blizzard conditions. At approximately 8:50PM you were dispatched to assist Woburn Police Department. Woburn was requesting assistance due to an armed robbery that had occurred at the KohPs department store on Washington St. in Woburn. As a result of the armed robbery call, an officer involved shooting had occurred. The initial reports were that a suspect and a police officer had been shot and that there were other suspect(s) fleeing on foot in the area. You responded to the area and were given assignments in order to secure the area and coordinate a methodical search for the remaining suspect(s). The weather conditions along with the traumatic state as word spread that Officer Maguire had been killed made the situation extremely difficult. Police Officers from various municipalities as well as. the State Police responded and flooded the area. As a result of the coordinated efforts of many jurisdictions, two other suspects were apprehended and charged in conjunction with the armed robbery and murder of Officer John Maguire. In responding to the area immediately and taking the actions assigned, you knowingly placed yourself in harms way searching the neighborhoods for suspect(s) that night. You displayed extraordinary courage and represented yourself and the Reading Police Department in a professional and positive manner. Your actions that night directly resulted in the capture of suspects associated with the murder of a police officer. Congratulations and Great Job. Sinc rely I 7 Jame . Cormier Chief of Police 104 q p Jarred W. Cormier Chief of Police January 27, 2011 Officer Michael Bouvier 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 Officer Bouvier: It WA AL g �; OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 . Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781- 944 -1212 Fax: 781- 944 -2893 E -Mail: J "Cormier @ci.reading.ma.us I would like to take this opportunity to issue you *a letter of commendation in accordance with Policy R -17 Commendations, for your efforts on Sunday December 26, 2010. This commendation is being issued to you for "the personal display of extraordinary courage and valor in the performance of police duty , . On Sunday December 26, 2010, you were working the 4pm -12am shift. This particular night we were experiencing blizzard conditions, At approximately 8:50PM you were dispatched to assist Woburn Police Department. Woburn was requesting assistance due to an armed robbery that had occurred at the Kohl's department store on Washington St, in Woburn. As a result of the armed robbery call, an officer involved shooting-had occurred. The initial reports were that a suspect and a police officer had been shot and that there were other suspect(s) fleeing on foot in the area. You 'responded to the area and were given assignments in order to secure the area and coordinate a methodical search for the remaining suspect(s). The weather conditions along with the traumatic state as word spread that Officer Maguire had been killed made the situation extremely difficult. Police Officers from various municipalities as well as the State Police responded and flooded the area. As a result of the coordinated efforts of many jurisdictions, two other suspects were apprehended and charged in conjunction with the armed robbery and murder of Officer John Maguire. In responding to the area immediately and taking the actions assigned, you knowingly placed yourself in harm's way searching the neighborhoods for suspect(s) that night, You displayed extraordinary courage and represented yourself and the Reading Police Department in a professional and positive manner. Your actions that night directly resulted in the capture of suspects associated with the murder of a police officer. Congratulations and Great Job. Sic ely am . Cormier Chief of Police 105 q ot u .Tamed . W Cormier Chief of Police January 27, 2011 Officer Mark Mullen 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 Officer Mullen: READING POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 16 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls: 781- 944 -1212 Fax: 781- 944 -2893 E -Mail: JCormier @ci.reading.ma.us I would like to take this opportunity to issue you a letter of commendation in accordance with Policy R -17 Commendations, for your efforts on-Sunday December 26, 2010. This commendation is being issued to you for "the personal, display of extraordinary courage and valor in the performance of police duty ". On Sunday December 26, 2010, you were working the 4pm -12am shift. This particular night we were experiencing blizzard conditions; At approximately 8:50PM you were dispatched to assist Woburn Police Department. Woburn was requesting. assistance due to an armed robbery that had occurred at the Kohl's department store on Washington St. in Woburn. As a result of the armed robbery call, an officer involved shooting had occurred. The initial reports were that a suspect and a police officer had been *shot and that there were other suspect(s) fleeing on foot in the area. You responded to the area and were.given assignments in order to secure the area and coordinate .a methodical search for the remaining suspect(s). The weather conditions along with the traumatic state as word spread that Officer Maguire had been killed made the situation extremely difficult. Police Officers from various municipalities as well as the State Police responded and flooded the area. As a result of the coordinated efforts of many jurisdictions, two other suspects were apprehended and charged in conjunction with the armed robbery and murder of Officer John Maguire. In responding to the area immediately and taking the actions assigned, you knowingly placed yourself in harms way searching the neighborhoods for suspect(s) that night. You displayed extraordinary courage and represented yourself and the Reading Police Department in a professional and positive manner. Your actions that night directly resulted in the capture of suspects associated with the murder of a police officer. Congratulations and Great Job. LYI Q) fame ormier Chief of Police 106 ids Tanned W. Cormier Chief of Police January 27, 2011 READING POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF TBE CMEF 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 . Emergency Only: 911 All Other Calls! 781-944-1212 Fax: 781- 944 -2893 F—Mail: JCormier@ci.reading.ma.us Dispatcher Ryan Mahoney 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 Dispatcher Mahoney: I would like to take this opportunity to issue you a letter of commendation in accordance with Policy R-17 Commendations, for your efforts on Sunday December 26, 2010, This commendation is being issued to you for "the performance of outstanding and exceptional service to the Police Department". On Sunday December 26, . 2010, you were working the 4pm-12ain shift as dispatcher. This particular night we were experiencing blizzard conditions. At approximately 8:50PM you received requests to assist Woburn Police Department. Woburn was requesting assistance due to an armed robbery that had occurred at the KohYs department store on Washington St. in Woburn. As a result of the armed robbery call, an officer involved shooting had occurred: The initial reports were that a suspect and a police officer had been shot and that there were other suspect(s) fleeing on foot in the area. You in your capacity as dispatcher recognized the gravity of the situation you remained calm and focused. In reviewing the recordings of the night of the December 26, 2010, you as dispatcher played an integral role in keeping the flow of information between many agencies dear and accurate. The Dispatching role in a serious, situation such as this is can be the difference between success and failure of the mission. Your actions that night by remaining calm, clear and focused, gathering pertinent information and sharing it appropriately directly impacted the coordination of the officers and ultimately the capture of the fleeing suspects. You displayed outstanding abilities and great personal control, you represented yourself and the Reading Police Department in a professional and positive manner. Your actions that night directly resulted in the capture of suspects associated with the murder of a police officer. Congratulations and Great job. � S c rel s . Cormie fames Chief of Police "I Ja� Jarred W. Cormier Chief of Police January 27, 2011 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Emergency On 911 All Other Calls: 781- 944 -1212 Fax: 781- 944 -2893 Dispatcher Sue Tapley 15 Union St. Reading, MA 01867 Dispatcher Tapley: E- Mail:.? Cormier @ci. reading. ma.us I would like to take this opportunity to issue you a letter of commendation in. accordance with Policy R -17 Commendations, for your efforts on Sunday December 26, 2010. This commendation is being issued to you for "the performance of outstanding and exceptional service to the Police Department ". On Sunday December 26, 2010, you were working the 4pm -12am shift as dispatcher. This particular night we were experiencing blizzard conditions. At approximately 8:50PM you received requests to assist Woburn Police Department. Woburn was requesting assistance due to an armed robbery that had occurred at the Kohl's department store on Washington St. in Woburn. As a result of the armed robbery call, an officer involved shooting had occurred. The initial reports were that a suspect and a police officer had been shot and that there were other suspect(s) fleeing on foot in the area. You in your capacity as dispatcher recognized the. gravity of the situation you remained calm and focused. In reviewing the recordings of the night of the December 26, 2010, you as dispatcher played. an integral role in keeping the flow of information between many agencies clear and accurate. The Dispatching role in a serious situation such as this is can be the difference between success and failure of the mission. Your actions that night by remaining calm, clear and focused, gathering pertinent information and sharing it appropriately directly impacted the coordination of the officers and ultimately the capture of the fleeing suspects. You displayed outstanding abilities and great personal control, you represented yourself and the Reading Police Department in a professional and positive manner. Your actions that night directly resulted in the capture of suspects associated with the murder of a police officer. Congratulations and Great job. Sinc rel w james . Cormier e�� �- Chief of Police im ��1 Mary L. Frere Senior Staff Consultant —Video January 31, 2011 Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Subject: Annual Complaint Filing Dear Town Manager, t. �c &Ls verizo.0 Verizon Communications Inc. 125 High Street Oliver Tower, FL 5 Boston, MA 02110 617 - 743 -4119 Mary.l.frere@verizon.com r.a c� e c.� 0 N Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, § 10, Verizon New England, Inc. ( "Verizon New England") is required to file with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and Issuing Authorities an annual report on complaints'received regarding our FiOS TV service. The report reflects complaints received by Verizon during the previous year ending December 3 L The Department of Telecommunications and Cable has adopted Form 500 as the prescribed form for complying with this annual reporting requirement. Please find attached. Verizon New England's 2010 Form 500 for the Town of Reading. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at 617- 342 -0558. Verizon New England appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community, and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship. Sincerely, Mary L. Frere Senior Staff Consultant — Video cc: Reading Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee 9'�' I - 109 N Form 500 Complaint Data - Paper Filing C5- City/Town: Reading Cable Company: Verizon New England Inc. Address: 125 High St., Boston, MA 02110 Filing Year: 2010 Contact: Mary L. Frere Number of Subscribers: 3,967 Phone: 617 -743 -4119 E- Mail: mary.l.frere @verizon.com Average Resolution Time: <1> Less than 1 Day, <2> 1 -3 Days, <3> 4 -7 Days, <4> 8 -14 Days, <5> 15 -30 Days, <6> >30 Days Manner of Resolution: A. Resolved to the satisfaction of both parties., B. Resolved, customer dissatisfied., C. Not Resolved. Installation Service Interruption Unable to Contact Failure to Res and to Original Complaint Other: O Avg. 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PRESS RELEASE MIIA Announces $500,000 Dividend. Continues Distribution of $3.333 Million Annual Participation Credit MIIA Property and Casualty Group declared $500,000 in Dividends and announced continued distribution of $3, 333,000 in Participation Credits for FY 2012. `Coinbi ne d ii ith the $500,000 dividend, the total distribution for FY2012 will be over $3.8M. These participation credits and dividends benefit participants in MIIA's workers' compensation and property & liability programs. The [NAME OF MEMBER] is a member of the [1VM workers' compensation program and/or the MIIA property and liability program] and has received a -dividend in the arnount of [AMOUNT OF DIVIDEND] Total dividends and participation credits returned to MIIA members now exceed $38 million! The dividend distribution of $500,000 confirms MIIA's underlying philosophy that municipalities and other ' public, entities, through a cooperative effort, can reduce and control workers' compensation insurance costs. MIIA is distributing this dividend to eligible members immediately. MILA, introduced the Participation' Credit several years ago to recognize the continued commitment of many of our members and to recognize the administrative savings to the program from these loyal members. The Participation Credit will be applied to reduce insurance premiums on policies effective July . 1, 2011 (FY2012) for members who remain in the programs for that fiscal year. These credits and dividends, combined with discounted rates, offer members substantial savings. In addition, MIIA continues to expand its MIIA Rewards program, a program that enabled MIIA members to earn $2M in additional credits against FY2011 insurance costs. Members earn these credits by performing certain loss control activities and attending, training seminars. The dividend and participation credit announcement was made during the MIIA's annual business meeting on January 22, 2011. Nearly 300 public officials attended the annual business meeting and luncheon, which is held during. the Massachusetts Municipal Association's annual meeting. MIIA (which stands ri for the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association) is the private, non- insurance arm of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. Municipal insurance is AAA's only business. MIIA insures over 390 cities, towns, and other public entities in Massachusetts. q - " 112 Clean Energy DILTA Projects: Letter of Interest �� 4C K�»^^ «;- '�� R fT January 18, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: On behalf kketo express �teres inthefoUow�g FY 2011 DLTA.proposals 'being offered by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (check all that epply): El Ener&ySenjcesPerformanoeContracdog — apnocuoene nt process co ntract facilitated by MAPC for an Energy Services Company (ESCo) to provide energy efficiency services to participating municipalities across the region. � Pr�indm���A�e�� �o��ng "apmnu�me�p��s and m�a�6���J by ' MAPC for an engineering company to conduct a "fatal flaw" analysis of potential renewable energy development sites in the region, to be identified by participating O Regional Energy �—oK8�� memberw�ener0expe�s�am8aNeonan - hourly basis to consult onor provide support for specific clean initiatives developed by each participating municipality, Project proposals and detailed requests for energy manager assistance, are to be submitted by the municipality and will be reviewed by MAPC onauose-by-easebasis. w�� required, �dtodemon���cmnm�mentto�e� |un6er��n6thata|oca|m��6, i not encouraged projects. I will determine my municipality's ability to contribute both in terms of funding and staff time, and get approval for participation in these projectswith the rele I vant elected officials, boards, or other entities in my municipality. ' By signing this letter, | acknowledge that MAPC will regard rny municipality aaan interested DLTA participant unless otherwise notified. This letter is not a binding agreement. erely, (signature) mMo��o�o�AA821li ���R�%�'��� � m w��ar�n ���u�0a���, ' 113 ' qj L..Ic 605 VAPOR INTRUSION INVESTIGATION: SITE UPDATE THE S U P E R F U N D PROGRAM protects human health and the environment by investigating and cleaning up often- abandoned hazardous waste sites and engaging communities throughout the process. Many of these sites are complex and need long -term cleanup actions. Those- responsible for contamination are held liable for cleanup costs. EPA strives to return previously contcuninated land and groundwater to productive use. .... .............................................................................................................. ............................... EPA, is evaluating chemicals'once used at industries at the Wells G &H Site which seeped into the groundwater. Although groundwater t reatment systems installed as part of the EPA, approved remedy have removed chemicals from over 400 million gallons of ground water, some concentrations of these chemicals remain in the groundwater. These chemicals are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs can travel from groundwater into a gas and move through the tiny open spaces between soil particles. This "soil gas;' as it is called, can gather under build. ings and possibly enter buildings through cracks or holes present in a floor slab, a basement or crawl space (for e ample, where utility services enter a home). Once in a building, the colorless and often odorless gas may travel further to upper levels of the building, depending on its insulation and construction. The movement of VOCs from groundwater into soil gas and then-into a building is referred to as vapor intrusion. COMMUNITY MEETING: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. on January 26, 2011 at Woburn City Hall to present• recent groundwater sampling results; describe how EPA investigates potential instances of vapor intru- sion; and identify next steps at the Wells G &H Superfund Site (Site). The purpose of this fact sheet is to: • Explain the potential mechanism for chemicals to move from groundwater into the air below or inside buildings (vapor intrusion); • Present the results of shallow groundwater samples recently collected from monitoring wells installed in .the Dewey and Olympia Avenues Neighborhood; and • Identify the next steps for a vapor intrusion inves- tigation. HISTORICAL TESTING FOR VAPOR INTRUSION: In 1989, EPA collected indoor air samples from 3 resi- dences in the Dewey and Olympia Avenue Neighbor- hood. In 1991, EPA also collected indoor air samples from the nearby child day care facility. The results of those tests did not indicate a potential health threat. Since that time, investigation techniques have evolved and improved. EPA believes an updated assessment of the potential for vapor intrusion is needed to re- flect current conditions and improved investigation methods. This updated assessment for vapor intru- sion is more commonly being applied to many histori- cal superfund sites across the country in response to evolving standards for assessing this potential vapor pathway. in United States � Environmental Protection January 2011 N� Agency ® printed on l o0 % recycled paper, with o minimum of 50% postconsumer waste, using vegetable based inks 114 KEY CONTACTS: JOSEPH F: LEMAY, P.E. U.S. EPA Remedial Project Manager (617) 918 -1323. lemay.joe @epa.gov DOUG GUTRO U.S. EPA Public Affairs Coordinator (617) 918 -1021 gutro.doug @epa.gov JOSEPH COYNE Project Manager MA Dept. of Environmental Protection (617) 348 -4066 joseph.coyne @state.ma. us GENERALINFO: EPA NEW ENGLAND 5 Post Office Sq., Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109 -3912 TOLL -FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 -888- EPA -7341 LEARN MORE AT: www.epa.gov /regionl/ superfund /sites /wellsgh I 2010 VAPOR INTRUSION TESTING RESULTS: In Spring 2010, indoor air and sub -slab soil gas samples were collected in the building on the Uni- First property at 1S *Olympia Avenue for assessing potential for', vapor intrusion. Tetrachloroethyl- ene, also known as perchloroethylene (PCE), was detected in both sub -slab and indoor air sample results. The sub -slab samples had the highest PCE concentrations under the eastern half of the build- ing's foundation, while indoor air PCE concentra- tions were much lower. The comprehensive re- sults of the sub -slab and indoor air sampling at the building on the UniFirst property are presented on EPA's web page at http: / /www.epa- gov /regionl/ superfund /sites /welisgh. 4 d 2010 GROUNDWATER MONITORING RESULTS: In April 2010, EPA announced a groundwater moni- toring well installation program for the Dewey and Olympia Avenues neighborhood. The installation of shallow groundwater monitoring wells was an ini- tial step in the process to investigate the potential for vapor intrusion. The well installation program included 14 new monitoring wells in the neigh- borhood and 2 new monitoring wells at the W.R. Grace property. During the summer, 38 ground -, water monitoring wells were sampled for VOCs, including the 16 new wells and 22 existing wells. Well locations are illustrated in the figure on the next page. PCE was detected in some monitoring wells located in the vicinity of the UniFirst and W.R. Grace properties. Samples from 14 of the 38 monitoring wells had PCE concen- trations equal to or greater than 5 micro- grams per liter (ug/L) or parts per billion (ppb) (see well locations with red highlights on figure), which is the maximum allowable concentration that EPA has established for public drinking water supplies. All but three shallow groundwater monitoring wells with 'At ICA `Tai?' j, � +s i!c 1 mid' r� Gheixiica! a�aor Migration WaterT loworoundfNaer �antarriit�at�on Soil Contamination 115 'e q�yv PCE concentrations equal to or great than 5 ppb were located on commercial properties. No groundwater samples were collected from 4 of the' 38 monitoring wells because no water was present in those wells at the time of sam- pling (see well locations with yellow highlights). The comprehensive results of the shallow groundwater sampling are presented on EPA's web page at htfP://www.epa.gov/ne/super- fund /sites /wellsgh. PROPOSED INDOOR MONITORING FOR VAPOR INTRUSION: EPA recommends additional indoor air sampling take place within a small number of buildings and dwellings near those shallow groundwater monitoring wells where PCE was measured at a concentration equal to or greater than 5 ppb. This recommendation is based on the results of recent groundwater tests and models that EPA uses as screening tools to determine where fur- ther investigation steps are prudent to check for movement of VOCs into buildings. Specifically, EPA is proposing the collection of sub -slab (below the basement or bottom floor) soil gas and indoor air sampling at a limited number of locations during the winter months (e.g. February 2011) * when heating systems are fully functional, and likely in the spring or summer 2011 to reflect seasonal differences in fresh air exchange. Samples will be collected in canisters over an 8-24 hour period. During the same time period, sub -slab soil gas samples will'be collected beneath the building slab. Sub -slab sampling requires drill- ing a small ( -1/2 inch) hole through the slab that is sealed with a sampling tube. These samples can often be taken in closets or utility rooms to avoid damaging flooring. This sampling is precautionary in nature, but necessary to ensure there are no health haz- ards in the dwellings caused by the groundwa- ter contaminants. UniFirst and W.R. Grace have agreed to conduct this important sam- pling and analysis with EPA's oversight. EPA will use these data from the indoor investiga- tion to evaluate potential health risks, if any, W at these buildings due to vapor intrusion. Where sampling is recommended, every effort will be made to minimize disruption to homes and businesses dur- ing these sampling activities. The cooperation of all property owners is necessary to fully - assess the ab- sence or. presence of vapor intrusion into buildings. NEXT STEPS: Property Access: This month, EPA and UniFirst and/ or W.R. Grace will contact a limited number of prop- erty owners near the monitoring wells where PCE concentrations in groundwater equal or exceed 5 ppb to request access to building basements/bot- tom floors. Indoor Air Sampling: During the winter, sub -slab and indoor air samples will be collected from homes and businesses where access is sought. Groundwater Sampling: If any additional shallow groundwater data is available from -previously dry wells, EPA will consider this information prior to the sub-slab and indoor air sampling. V G,3 In spring 2011, sampling results will be evaluat- ed, validated, and shared with property owners. The need for additional rounds of sampling will be made at that time. EPA does anticipate, how- ever, that at least one more additional round of samples will be necessary in the Spring/Summer to fully evaluate vapor intrusion. Contact information: If you have any questions regarding the on -going investigation or the cur- rent status of the Wells G &H Superfund, or you would like to be added to EPA's mailing list for the Wells G &H Superfund Site, please contact the EPA personnel on page 1 of this fact sheet. EPA is working closely .with the City of Wo- burn, including Mayor Scott Galvin's office and Alderman City Councilor Darlene Mercer - Bruen regarding this investigation and all mat- ters regarding the Wells G &H site. If there are any questions for Mayor Galvin and Councilor CUnitAn w—P ed States Environmental Protection ,A Agency 5 Post Office Sq. Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109 -3912 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 An Equal Opportunity Employer SUPERFU14 R7 Mercer - Bruen, they can be reached at telephone # 781.897.5901, email: mayor@cityofwoburn. com, and 781.937.3161, email: bruen-n-bruen@ comcast.net, respectively. R,P` Page lofl c~ ' Schena, Paula From: Heohenbleikner, Peter Sent Thursdey, January 27. 2011 4:53 PM To: Sohena.Pauka Subject: FVV Washington St and 8unnyoide Ave sidewalks Vc Board ofSelectmen Peter iHeohenbleikner Town Manager Town ofReading 16 Lowell Reading K8AO18O7 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7.2O1O: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:3Oa.m'5:3Op.n1. Tuesday: 7:3Oa.m.-7:OOp.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www'reod|ngmo'gov annai|hownmanoger@cireadihgma.us Please ' ktus know how we are doing `fill out our brief customer service survey at httn 0b7/ From: EV Blodgett [mailto:evblodgett@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 27,ZO11]:4OPM To: -RowmManager Reading --Selectmen Subject: Washington St and Sunnyside Ave sidewalks Walkable Readi �|h�������������\�a��eS�������p��m� add eidew sidewalks aide Ave and yVaah)ngbonSL Encoureg�gour �udentnbz walk ho school benaf�stheir health and, ��b redu�ng'motor vehicle traffic, helps the environment. These sidewalks will allow students, aswell as other residents, to get out and walk with added safety.. VVedo hope that the design will maintain the ambience of the neighborhoods by retaining and/or planting trees, putting in tree lawns, etc. Since many months cf the school year are m the winter, we also hope that the Town will add these two new sections to the sidewalk plowing routes. Walkable Reading would also like to encourage you to continue to work to find funding to add and/or repair oUher sidewalks in Town. Thank Walkable Reading 1 118 q.1il Page 1 of 3 t-1 C, 3os Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner; Peter Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:47 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Request From Reading Fire Chief I/c Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781- 942 -9043 fax 781- 942 -9071 web www.reading.ma.gov email townmanager &i. read ing:ma:.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http//readingma- survey.yirtualtovv ihall. net / survey /sid/ 87434dd9e2130b7/ From: Burns, Greg Sent: Friday, February 04, 20119:36 AM To: Senator Katherine Clark (Katherine.Clark @masenate.gov); Bradley H. Jones Jr. (Bradley.Jones @MAHouse.gov); Representative James J. Dwyer (Rep.Ja mesJDwyer@hou. state. ma. us) Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Request From Reading Fire Chief Dear Senator Clark, Representative Jones and Representative Dwyer, I am writing to request you consider co- sponsoring one of two bills (House Docket 1523, an act relative to payment for use of ambulance service or House Docket 1536, an act relative to the use and payment of ambulance services). These bills would prevent the payment concept of "Pay- the - patient - first" which has yet to take effect, would mean insurance companies would pay individuals directly for the use of ambulance services, who, in turn, would be expected to pay the ambulance service provider. It is my belief that if the "Pay -the- patient - first" policy is implemented by insurance companies we will see abuses of the EMS system that can and will impact patient care. Secondly, it will reduce the fees for services Cities and Towns are currently receiving for providing essential EMS services. It is my understanding today is the last day to co- sponsor one of the two bills. For your review, below is a summary written by Representative Cantwell. I would like to thank you for your consideration of this issue. Greg 2/7/2011 ME I J Page 2 of 3 Chic f Gregory J. Burns Reading Fire. Department 757 Nlain Street Reading, NV- 01867 (1-1) 781.9443132 (2-7) 781.942.9114 *nm,readhi.p.7a.Sp Please let us know how, we are'doing -fill out our brief usloiner serwce survey at httpl/readingma- surve,y.virtualtownhall.,net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2l3Ob.7I (Summary written by Representative Cantwell) Dear Colleagues: Many of us attended a briefing last week from the Mass. Fire Chiefs Association. A central issue that was discussed on that date-was a unilateral practice of one insurance company in making payments for ambulance services directly to the patient,-and not to the city/town or the ambulance provider, as was the previous practice. This new, unilateral payment process will be disastrous for o ' ur communities, ' as we will have countless patients who will pocket the insurance checks and not make payment to the ' ambulance provider. our cities and towns will lose funds.and will be required to sue their own residents; hardly an ideal situation. I have been . working on a potential compromise on this issue that addresses both the need for cost containment for ambulance services and will prohibit direct payment to patients by insurance companies. Here are the two bills. You have been invited already on the Laws System to co-sponsor either if you wish. House Docket 1523, an act relative to payment for use of ambulance services. This bill would simply institute a prohibition of the pay-the- patient-first policy. As mentioned above, this policy would create an extremely controversial situation where cities and towns would be forced to take legal action against their own residents who refused to reimburse their provider. Discussions last year on cost - cutting measures for both . municipalities and insurance companies began to key in on this concept. However, if implemented, this would place ambulance service 2/7/2011 120 I 9�/" Page 3 of 3 pro . viders, typically municipalities, at a major disadvantage in terms of providing adequate, reliable ambulance services, under extreme financial duress caused by the insurance companies that put this policy in place. House Docket 1536, an act relative to the use and payment of ambulance services. The costs of providing ambulance services has recently come into focus as a means of reducing costs for both municipalities and to insurance companies. However, disagreement lin . gers over how best to . implement these measures without sacrificing these . critical services.. This bill would base the cost of ambulance services on the lesser of the ambulance service provider's usual and customary rate, or three times the current published rate set by Medicare.. Secondly, this would prohibit the practice of "balanced billing," where individuals that used ambulance services could not be billed for costs deemed to be owed to municipally operated ambulance service after reimbursement by the insurance company. Lastly, insurance companies would be prohibited from implementing a policy that was the subject of recent discussions . known as "pay-the- patient= first-" Pay�the-patient-first, which has yet to take effect, would mean insurance companies would pay individuals.directly for the use of ambulance services, who, in turn, would be expected to pay the ambulance service provider.' This policy would create a situation where cities and towns s are using means of legal recourse.against their own residents to recover money owed to them. Chief Gregory J. Burns Reading Fire Department 757 Main Street Reading, M.,k 01867 (P) 781.944,31.32 (T--,) 781.942.9114 4171'W. readillgnla.jggov Please let us know how we are doing -fill out our brief customer service survey at Ntp.://readingm ( E)- sury 4dd9e2130b7/ , ey.virtualtownhall.ne-t/survey/sid/`8874.3 2/7/2011 121 qj�3 Page 1. of 2 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011,9:22 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: Fwd: MAPC Bike Parking Program Announcement and Annual Report Attachments: MAPC Bike Parking Program Annual Report 2010.pdf; ATT97553.htm; image002 Jpg; ATT97554. htm List and copy bos Sent from my iPhone Pete Begin forwarded message: From: "Loutzenheiser, David" <DLoutzenheiser . mapc,org> To: "Loutzenheiser, David" <DLoutzenheiser cr mapc,or9 Subject: MAPC Bike Parking Program Announcement and Annual Report To all 101 MAPC Communities: Since inception in 2007, the MAPC Bike Parking Program has funded over 9000 bike parking spaces throughout the region. See a complete breakdown in the enclosed annual report. MAPC 2011 Bicycle Parking Program MAPC in collaboration with its partners, the Boston MPO, Massachusetts Dept of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, is pleased to announce the 2011 MAPC Bike Parking Program. The Program funds the complete purchase price of bicycle racks and is available to all MAPC communities. 2011 is the 5th and final year of the current program and its funding. For 2011, the program has $305,000.in funding remaining and is available on a first come, first served basis. There is no limit to the amount of funds that each community may apply for. Remaining funds will notbe available after 2011, so it's "use it or lose it ". As the funds are expiring, there are several important deadlines to announce. Complete details on how the program works and how to apply are outlined on our website below. http://www.mapc.orL,/resourcesh-egional-bike-parking June 30, 2011: Order Approval - All order quotes for racks from our approved vendors must be submitted to MAPC for approval by this date. July.31, 2011: Orders Placed - Once proposed orders are approved by MAPC, orders must be confirmed with the vendor by this date March 31, 2012: Installation Deadline - All racks orders (from any year of the program), must be completely installed by this date. There are NO extensions or exceptions to this date for any reason! It is highly recommended that communities coordinate with their 2/9/2011 122 q� Page 2 of 2 respective public works departments or installers to complete installation by December 2011, to avoid winter weather delays. May 15, 2012: Deadline for Reimbursement Submittals - All reimbursement requests must be submitted to MAPC by this date. While this bike parking program and its funding is ending, we are working, with the MPO to find ways to provide new funding in subsequent years. If you wish to see this program continue please contact Eric Bourassa (pbQuT4$sq(7 -q@ as map -jp,Qrg>) at MAPC to show your support. mqpc.Qrg<mailto:ebour Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for your continued participation in the program. David Loutzenheiser Transportation Planner Bicycle and Pedestrian Program<http://www.mapc,org/smart-Rrowtl� transportation/bike- ped-projects> Metropolitan Area Planning CounciI<http://www..Tnapp,qrg/> 60 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 617-451-2770 x2061 [cid:image002.jpg@OICBC78F.54BDD990] Please be advised that the Massachusetts Secretary ary of State considers e-mail to be a public record, and therefore subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law; M.G.L. c. 66 ? 10, 2/9/2011 1 23 III lilliq 111111�11 lipiplilliq llpllplllj� lll�`�`Illlj 11 1 11 �1111 1�111111liqiIIIIIIIIIII 11 I'L Weymouth - George Lane Beach FebruEiry, 2011 124 Page The Program was initiated in 2006', with the first rack orders commencing in 2007. The MPO has committed, to date, $931,000 in funds to the program. For 2011, there remains $305,241 for municipalities to install bike parking, on a first come, first served basis. Municipalities may order racks through any combination of the three approved bicycle parking vendors; Creative Metalworks, Dero, and Madrax. MAPC selected specific racks within each vendor's catalog that meet minimum standards for secure and safe bicycle parking. Only those selected racks are available for purchase through the program. The Program is open to all 101 municipalities within the MAPC region. To date, 69 municipalities have installed or ordered bike racks. An additional 9 municipalities have subscribed to the program but have not yet placed a rack order. There are 23 communities which have not participated in the program to date. ' Reminders are sent out to each of the municipalities approximately twice per year to invite them to participate in the Program, as well provide an update on the available funding and opportunities to purchase additional racks. Participation by MAPC municipalities s; Racks Installed RackseMered Sub scribed Not Participating. im Page 1.2 q . q IV APC Bike Rack Progn-Cam Map of participating municipalities as of Dec 31,2010 '34,01 ffi rot g' A total of $625,759 in orders of bike racks has been completed between 2007 and 2010. The total comprises orders from 69 municipalities. 2007 2008 2009 20 10 Total Orders Municipalities 4 $625,759 69 4; 01k. R-1, Program Sm.. by Mu.ldp-fily of 0 ... mb.r 31, 2010) M.— 614, Rack, F—h—d and In D16d S.bwflb.4 1. Ih. P'.r- I VII ["R (411i: P.Ifldp.li�r la Sub-R.,I—I 5 ... d-,y '-,77 *bftif', ............. SSI, S qt IRP 0 el MAPC f, 12 Map of participating municipalities as of Dec 31,2010 '34,01 ffi rot g' A total of $625,759 in orders of bike racks has been completed between 2007 and 2010. The total comprises orders from 69 municipalities. With a total of $931,000 in funding approved by the MPO, there remains $305,241 to be spent. 126 2007 2008 2009 20 10 Total Orders Municipalities $199,818 $33,548 $285,930 $1106,466i 24 4 55 16 $625,759 69 With a total of $931,000 in funding approved by the MPO, there remains $305,241 to be spent. 126 IRack Orders by Year 5350,000 _ ... 5300,000 w� SzOd,odo $150,000 j5100,000 $50,000 SO i 2007 Municipalities have each ordered a variety of different racks to suit their individual needs. These include racks on sidewalks in business districts that hold two bikes, as well as large capacity racks that are typically purchased for schools, libraries, town halls, and parks. Artistic racks have been ordered and placed at key locations in many communities. Three communities to date have order the in- street "Cycle Stall" rack that parks 14 bikes in the space of an on- street car parking space. A total of 9,258 bike parking spaces have been ordered by the municipalities since program, inception at a cost of $68 per space. The following lists show the top 10 orders (by bike parking space) as well as the top 10 orders factoring in the municipality's population. Top 10 rack orders by municipality No Municipality Rack Spaces Ordered 1 Boston 1761 2 Cambridge 572 3 Newton 557 4 Somerville 404 5 Lynn 276 6 Wellesley 252 7 Reading 241 8 Brookline 227. 9 Malden 226 10 Weymouth 217 i X ;. 2008 2009 2010 Municipalities have each ordered a variety of different racks to suit their individual needs. These include racks on sidewalks in business districts that hold two bikes, as well as large capacity racks that are typically purchased for schools, libraries, town halls, and parks. Artistic racks have been ordered and placed at key locations in many communities. Three communities to date have order the in- street "Cycle Stall" rack that parks 14 bikes in the space of an on- street car parking space. A total of 9,258 bike parking spaces have been ordered by the municipalities since program, inception at a cost of $68 per space. The following lists show the top 10 orders (by bike parking space) as well as the top 10 orders factoring in the municipality's population. Top 10 rack orders by municipality No Municipality Rack Spaces Ordered 1 Boston 1761 2 Cambridge 572 3 Newton 557 4 Somerville 404 5 Lynn 276 6 Wellesley 252 7 Reading 241 8 Brookline 227. 9 Malden 226 10 Weymouth 217 127 Top 10 rack orders by population No Municipality Persons /Space 1 Bolton 67 2 Hull 79 3 Sharon 87 4 Reading 98 5 Wellesley 106 6 Sherborn 111 7 Carlisle 112 8 Concord 116 9 Nahant 121 10 Milton 122 Page 4 e The following are examples of racks in several communities that have been funded through Program in 2009 and 2010. Arlington - Hardy Elementary School installation Norwell - High School im Page 1 5 Boston — Newbury St in- street cycle stall (capacity 14 bicycles in one car space) Concord — Beede Center removal of outdated racks (L), replaced with new racks (R) Page 1 6 1 'S 129 Foxboro - Payson Rd Playground Framingham - Fuller Middle School 130 Page 1 7 The following chart shows the total dollar amount of orders by municipality between 2007 and 2010 as parking spaces. Municipality Total Rack de Orrs;; Total Bicyde ;S aces Acton $ 12,293 0 Arlington $ 12,545 161 Ashland $ 2,295 0 Bedford $ 3,311 54 Bellingham $ 2,456 42 Belmont $ 3,726 66 Beverly $ 11,985 192 , Bolton $ 2,984 62 Boston $ 112,90D 1761 Boxborough $ 1,257 26 Braintree $' 564 8 Brookline $ 18,791 227 Burlington 0 Cambridge $ 26,B53 572 Canton 0 Carlisle $ 2,426 42 Chelsea $ 13,114 208 Cohasset $ 2,941 36 Concord $ 11,877 147 Danvers $ 5,617 52 Dedham $ 8,739 152 Dover $ 4,628 0 Duxbury $ 3,690 72 Essex $ 764 8 Everett $ 6,800 0 Foxborough $ 4,114 26 Framingham $ 13,653 134 Franklin $ 6,140 52 Gloucester $ 6,695 40 Hamilton $ 2,522 0 Hanover 0 Hingham $ 293 6 Holbrook $ 2,282 0 Holliston $ 2,410 42 Hopkinton $ 644 12 Hudson $ 4,482 94 Hull $ 9,324 140 Ipswich $ ' 2,969 61 Lexington $ 10,472 180 Lincoln $ 1,176 32 Littleton 0 Lynn $ 17,773 276 Lynnfield 0 Malden $ 14,786 226 Manchester $ 3,651 0 Marblehead $ 4,203 58 Marlborough $ 6,379 82 Marshfield $ 5,421 0 Maynard $ 2,740 44 Medfield $ 3,226 60 Munidpa it Total Rack Orders : 7otal`Btcycle -,. Spaces ;' Medford $ 12,293 149 Medway 0 Melrose $ 2,295 33 Middleton 0 Milford 0 Millis 0 Milton $ 9,979 213 Nahant $ 1,628 30 Natick 0 Needham $ 7,377 136 Newton $ 44,003 557 Norfolk 0 North Reading 0 Norwell $ 2,950 55 Norwood 0 Peabody $ 530 6 Pembroke o' Quincy $ 6,980 156 Randolph 0 Reading $ 14,671 241 Revere 0 Rockland $ 4,628 102 Rockport $ 3,019 42 Satem $ 9,735 132 Saugus- $ 6,800 121 Scituate 0 Sharon $ 7,499 201 Sherborn $ 2,526 38 Somerville $ 38,338 404 Southborough $ 2,522 18 Stoneham 0 Stoughton 0 Stow $ 2,282 26 Sudbury 0 Swampscott $ 494 10 Topsfield $ 1,560 3B Wakefield 0 Walpole $ 4,654 44 Waltham $ 15,147 88 Watertown $ 6,926 146 Wayland 0 Wellesley $ 11,491 252 Wenham 0 Weston $ 2,797 55 Westwood $ 3,651 44 Weymouth $ 17,913 217 Wilmington $ 770 10 Winchester $ 5,421 96 Winthrop $ 14,796 129 Woburn 0 ' Wrentham $ 2052 , 16 TOTAL $ 625,759 9258 r { I'liM � 9 jS , � £ fNTC For further information and assistance on participating in the bike parking program, please contact the MAPC. David Loutzenheiser Transportation Planner d loutzenhelsera,mopc.org 617- 451 -2770 x2061 131 Page i 8 l�t b. $7796 for TLT - to be reimbursed by schools - Hours $ Month Monthly Monthly Available Monthly Monthly Available Hours Hours Remainder $ Remainder Allocated Used of Year Allocated .Used of Year July 40.8 10 453.4 $5,500. $1,350 $64,650 August 40.8 15.2 438.2 $5,500 -$2,052 $62,598 September 40.8 22.9 415.3 $5,500 $3,321 $59,277 October 37.9 29.6 385.7 $5,500. $4,292 $54,985 November 37.9 37.8 347.9 $5,500 $5,481 $49,504 December 37.9 57.8 290.1 $5,500 $10,831 $38,6731 January 37.9 290.1 $5,500 $38,673 February 37.9 290.1 $5,500 $38,673 March 37.9 290.1 $5,500 $38,673 April 37.9 290. 1 $5,500 $38,673 May 37.9 290.1 $5,500 $38,673 June 37.9 290.1 $5,500 $38,673 Total 463.4 173.3 1-$66,000 $27,327 $7796 for TLT - to be reimbursed by schools - Town of Reading NEW CONTRACT IMPACT FY10.FY11 COMPARISON (started Oct 2010) FY11 tin tan-29 800.00 700.00 600.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 200.00 100.00 0.00 FY10 - FY11 Solid Waste e I O'k oyA act �� 141 10 lip FYI 0 - FYI I Recycling 35D OD L 30000 Lr 250 00 5 tt t 200 OD 150 .OD 100 0) +vi 50DD k t , , ki ooD ' 2 7 M h'r FY10 -Fy11 trash- recycling tonnage comparison 133 .0 Trash FYI ; OTrash FYtt . IOFY10 �OFYii i J Sharon Byme Kishida, Mass DEP Trash FY10 FY11 Difference % CHANGE Disposal cost avoided Recycling F.Y10 FY11 Difference I CHANGE T & R TOTAL RECYCLING RATE July .760.12 670.41 89.71 -12% $ 5,40B.62 July 180.79 180.93 0.14 0% 851.34 2125% August 654.98 672.70 17.72 3% $ 1,068.34 August 16718 171.46 4.28 3% 844.16 20.31% September 755.22 694.33 60.89 -8% $ 3,671.08 September 191.65 192.43 0.78 0% 886.76 21.70% October 712.52 635.71 76.81 -11% $ 4.630.67 October 184.20 215.59 31.39 17% 851.30 25.32% November 712.06 572.28 139.78 -20% $ 8,427.34 November 190.52 238.02 4740 25% 810.30 29.37% December 1 783.42 609.74 173.68 -22% $ 10,471.17 December 206.01 292.15 86.15 42% 901.90 32.39% January 628.57 503.58 124.99 -20% $ 7,535.65 January 194.74 224.08 29.34 15% 727.66 30.79% February 537.55 537.55 February 153.81 March 808.34 808.34 March 193.13 Aril 747.39 747.39 Aril 190.99 May 644.36 644.36 May 182.07 June 794.13 794.13 June 1 208.85 TOTALS 8,638.661 4,358.75 - 4,179.91 - 12.801/6 $ 39,076.36 11 1 2,244.04 1,614.671 199.48 14.65% 5,873.42 26.88% 800.00 700.00 600.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 200.00 100.00 0.00 FY10 - FY11 Solid Waste e I O'k oyA act �� 141 10 lip FYI 0 - FYI I Recycling 35D OD L 30000 Lr 250 00 5 tt t 200 OD 150 .OD 100 0) +vi 50DD k t , , ki ooD ' 2 7 M h'r FY10 -Fy11 trash- recycling tonnage comparison 133 .0 Trash FYI ; OTrash FYtt . IOFY10 �OFYii i J Sharon Byme Kishida, Mass DEP