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Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Meeting
August 31, 2010 c; _ s. 35
The meeting convened at 7:45 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Selectmen James Bonazoli and Stephen Goldy, Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Kristin Cataldo, Matthew DesMeules, Paul Bolger and Tom
Loughlin.
The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee interviewed all four candidates who were present.
Not present were Brian Sullivan who is a candidate for appointment to the Conservation
Commission (he had been on the Conservation Commission and resigned because he had moved
out of town; he has moved back to town and is known to the Volunteer Appointment
Subcommittee). Also not present was Will Finch, candidate for Associate membership on the
Trails Committee. Mr. Finch has previously been on the Conservation Commission and other
bodies of the Town, and is known to the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee.
In discussion, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that Kristin Cataldo had more
experience as an attorney, and had lived for a greater amount of time in Reading. They felt she
would be the better candidate for the Associate position on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
In discussion, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that Paul Bolger was the strongest
candidate for the Community Planning and Development Commission having lived in the
community for over 30 years, and had previously served on Town Meeting and the Finance
Committee.
In discussion, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that Brian Sullivan having
previously served on the Conservation Commission would be a strong candidate. Had he not had
to resign because he moved out of town for a few months, there would not be a vacancy and he
would still be on the Commission. The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee, however, felt
that Tom Loughlin was an extremely strong candidate given his background with the Department
of Transportation on wetlands and permitting issues. They strongly recommended that Mr.
Loughlin apply for and the Conservation Commission consider appointing him as an Associate.
On consideration, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee felt that both Will Finch and
Matthew DesMeules would be extremely productive Associate members of the Trails
Committee.
On motion by Goldv seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment. Subcommittee
voted to recommend the following candidate to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
one position as an Associate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring 6-30-13:
Kristin Marie Cataldo. Ms. Cataldo received two votes and will be recommended for
appointment.
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'On motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to recommend the following candidate to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
one _ position on the Community Planning and Development Commission for a term
expiring 6-30-12: Paul Bolger. Mr. Bolger received two votes and will be recommended
for appointment.
On motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to recommend the following candidate to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
one position on the Conservation Commission for a term expiring 6-30-12: Brian Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan received two votes and will be recommended for appointment.
On motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to recommend the following candidates to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to
two Associate positions on the Trails Committee with terms expiring 6-30-11: Will Finch
and Matthew DesMeules. Each candidate received two votes and will be recommended for
appointment.
On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy, the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
voted to adiourn their meeting of August 31, 2010 at 8:25 p.m. by a vote of 2-0-0.
submitted,