HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-07 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT MOTIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
JUNE 7, 2011
Bonazoli, Anthony, Schubert, Goldy, Tafoya Hechenbleilcner
5c) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on amending
. Section 1.5.2 of the Selectmen's Policies.
Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the amendments to Section
1.5.2 of the Selectmen's Policies as presented. -
5e) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed revised floor
plan for Busa Liquors dated 27 Sep 10.
51) Move that the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to work
with Town Counsel and Staff to prepare amendments to the Zoning
Bylaw section 4.5. - the Aquifer Protection District bylaw - to have the
bylaw mirror the state DEP regulations as to maximum coverage, and
incorporate specific design standards into the bylaw.
5g) Move that the Board of Selectmen direct the Town manager to place the
appropriate article on the Subsequent Town Meeting warrant to
transfer the sum of $ from the Smart Growth stabilization
fund into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
6a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of May 10, 2011
as amended.
S) Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to
labor negotiations - Dispatchers union, and that the Chair declares that
an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the body, and not to reconvene in Open Session.
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Petition Discussion
When the issue comes up:
spoke with Town Counsel and the State Ethics. Commission to insure that my
participation in this process is appropriate and without any undue influence on
the Board's decision. I will not participate in this discussion as a member of the
Board of Selectman and will not take part in any official action on this petition.
will sit in the audience with the public and act as a private citizen.
When speaking from the audience: I'd like to have the following statement
entered into the record:
My name is Richard Schubert, property owner at 119 Winthrop Avenue and
although I am not a direct abutter to Morton Field, I live within close proximity. I
am speaking as a private citizen and acting on my own behalf, and not as a
member of the Board of Selectman.
Policy. Discussion
When the issue comes up:
I spoke with Town Counsel and the State Ethics Commission to insure that my
participation in this process is appropriate. Due to the number and location of
parks and recreation facilities in Reading, this broad policy discussion will impact
at least ten percent of our Town's population. With that in mind, it is appropriate
for me to participate in this discussion.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Administrative matters
♦ It is time for the annual Board/Committee/Commission appointment process.
*The Board needs to sign the paper work for the new precincts that the Board
approved at their last meeting
Community Development
o Jacqui Carson from Peter Sanborn Place will be in under public comment to request
Board of Selectmen support for some level of funding from the Affordable Housing
Trust Fund for the PSP expansion project.
o Camille Anthony has asked for an update for the Board of Selectmen on the 3 South
Main Street redevelopment sites.
o Please see the letter from Jean Delios to Jim Mawn re the M.F. Charles building
Public Safety
*The RCASA Youth Crew is looking for additional 14 year old to 18 year old members.
Contact Erica McNamara at the RCASA office if interested.
Public Works
o MWRA water interconnection with Stoneham work this fall - completed summer
2012. - a copy of the notice of advertisement is in your packet.
*The first phase of the Fast 14 bridge work went well last weekend, except that some
of the information apparently had the dates of lane closure incorrect. Watch
93fast14.info(a- dot. state. ma. us for further information
*We have been made aware of National Grid gas line work on 4 streets - notices have
gone to abutters
*The MPO is holding workshops and information sessions on proposed changes to
the MOU. The major change would be to significantly increase the municipal
representation on the MPO.
Construction projects
® Causeway Road - Trees have been removed; RMILD will be starting pole relocation
this week, DPW to start drain installation next week (weather permitting)
Dates and Events:
o Friends and Family Day - June 18
e Reading Fall Street Faire - September 11, 2011
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Jcarsonuchpsp acarsonuchpsp@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 10:59 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Sanborn
Dear Peter, We have had a little-change in our grant request. While reviewing the schematic design and budget.
We decided to request for additional units. We are reworking the numbers and going to ask for 30 units. I met with
the Housing Authority last evening. They support the project and my request to be considered for funds from the
Affordable Housing Trust and will be drafting a letter to the Select Board this evening. I plan to be at the meeting
for open discussion, to give an explanation if needed. We need from the Board of Selectman the strongest letter
of support and being eligibly for the Trust, with out stating an amount to be recognized and eligible for the grant
points. Our Architect is redoing the narrative and site plan, there is still no change to the site plan that the town
has seen. Just additional units to fall under the grant. The grant submission is set for the 16th, making the 21 st
meeting to late. Thank you for your commitment of time and support to Sanborn. Jacquie
Jacqueline Carson, CEO
Sanborn- Place, Home Care & Day Services
www.sanbornphc.org.
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Chair James Bonazoli
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Town of Reading
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Re: Peter Sanborn Place Expansion
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On behalf of the Board of the Reading Housing Authority, I write this letter to indicate our support of the
application being submitted by the United Church Homes of Reading and Peter Sanborn Place requesting use of
grant funds from the Affordable Housing Trust.
This letter confirms our belief that the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly project proposed by the
Director Jacquie Carson will continue to help ease the tremendous shortage of supportive housing for senior
citizens in and around the Reading area. Over the years this organization has demonstrated that it can take on
vital projects and successfully carry them through to completion and that success has been the driving force
leading the Reading Housing Authority to offer its commitment in support of this project.
In addition to housing and economic development achievements, the facility known as Peter Sanborn Place
(PSP) also has an excellent record of providing much needed social services to local communities which has
greatly contributed to the improvement of the quality of life for the low and very low income elders in Reading
and Middlesex County.
The Reading Housing Authority Board concurs that this project and request for funds from the Trust would be a
wonderful use of those available monies. We look forward to meeting once again as a joint board to discuss this
project further.
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Executive Director
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JEAN DEMOS
Town of Reading Community Services Director /
Town Planner
16 Lowell Street Phone: (781) 942-6612
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MEMORANDUM
To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Planner
From: Jean Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner
Date: June 7, 2011
Re: ' Updates - South Main Street Redevelopment Sites
The following summary is provided in response to your request for updates on
South Main Street redevelopment sites listed below:
281 Main Street (Former Artist Shop) - E-Cars has been fully permitted and
now is at the building permit application stage.
284 Main Street (Former Tux Shop) Perfecto's Cafe was fully permitted a
year ago. Since then there have been repeated unanticipated site conditions
related to three buried (abandoned) underground fuel tanks.
306 Main Street (Former Getty Station) - In March, Planning staff identified the
property owner and requested that the vacant overgrown lot be cleaned up. The
owner (Getty) removed weeds and other debris to address site concerns.
Recently cars have been parking there. Initial contact was made asking them to
properly secure the site to prevent cars from parking on the site. We suggested
placing large boulders around the site to prevent vehicular access.
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JEAN DELIOS
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
Community Services Director /
Town Planner
Phone: (781) 942-6612
Fax: (781) 942-9071
jdelios@ci.reading.ma.us
June 2, 2011
James J. Mawn, Esq.
President and CEO
Northern Bank & Trust Company
275 Mishawum Road
Woburn, MA 01801
Dear Jim:
Re: 600-622 Main St. - MF Charles Building
Thank you for the opportunity to continue our dialogue regarding the renovation of the MF Charles
Building at 600-622 Main Street. We met on May 26 with your design/build contractor (NE Design),
following up on our meeting with you on May 10.
As you know, we are very excited to see this project advance and want to assist in any way we can.
This property is among the most important buildings in downtown Reading because it is listed on the
National Register of Historic places, is in a prime location in the heart of downtown, and is in our new
40R Downtown Smart Growth District.
thought it might be helpful to follow up with you at this point to further clarify our understanding of the
project and to offer some guidance on permitting. The following outline is based on our
understanding of the immediate work that you want to do, and based on our requirement that you
apply for Site Plan Review. Site Plan Review is triggered by the interior construction exceeding the
threshold of 1,000 square feet and because this is a substantial renovation that can not meet the
criteria for a Waiver.
Based on our understanding, we believe that the process needs to include a full comprehensive site
plan (at least in concept) of what you ultimately plan on doing with the property. The comprehensive
site plan should indicate that the property will be renovated in phases. The Main Block, as a first
phase, should have more details reflected in the plans and future phases to be developed later. As
soon as you have your Site Plan, Elevations, and Floor Plans for the Main Block you should contact
me and I will schedule a Development Review Team (DRT) meeting. DRT Notes then get forwarded
to the CPDC. The application for. Site Plan Review can be found on the Town's website. An
advertised public hearing is required as part of Site Plan Review.
The Site Plan Application will need to. include:
• An Existing Conditions Plan;
• A Engineered Site Plan (with-lot boundaries, structures, trash receptacles, outdoor lighting,
fencing, parking, loading, access drives, connections to streets);
• Architectural Plans (Floor Plans, Elevations, Color Rendering);
• Landscape Plan (alleyway, street trees, snow storage);
• Stormwater Management Plan;
Utility Plan.
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Issues that will be of greatest importance to the Town in reviewing. the comprehensive site plan
include:
• Detailed plans for proposed exterior alterations;
• Historical Review of a National Register property triggers a Section 106 review. It appears
that this has been done for the interior remodel of the bank space only. The Reading Historical
Commission will be included in the DRT meeting;
• Building Signage;
• Proposed re-use of the "alleyway";
• Location of the interior and exterior bank ATM's;
• Plans for the parking lot located at the rear of the building, including creating an entrance and
exit at the Haven Street egress that currently serves as exit only. The Site Plan should identify
any privately owned parking in the rear.
We understand that your proposed Phase I (Main Block) Scope would include:
• Exterior fagade improvements - cleaning and re-pointing brick;
• Renovation of the first floor storefronts along the Haven Street elevation;
• Interior remodel of former bank space to future bank, Northern Bank & Trust;
• Haven Street storefront renovations to include new single pane glass windows;
• Alleyway to be cleaned and spruced up (temporarily) until the later phases of the project
development.
In closing, I would like to emphasize the following:
• The Town will need a comprehensive plan for the property before any permits can be issued;
• We will require that this project go through Site Plan Review as indicated above;
• Although Site Plan Review may appear to be a lengthy permitting process, I assure you that
we will make every effort to streamline the review and omit unnecessary requirements that will
likely not apply to this project;
• Also, by developing a comprehensive approach you will be able to save time in the long run
when later phases are being developed and permitted.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this further.
Sincerely,
Jean J. Delios, Community Services Director/
Town Planner
c: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Bob Morris, NE Design
Virginia Adams, Reading Historical Commission
Meghan Young Tafoya, Chair, Economic Development Committee
Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC)
Economic Development Committee (EDC)
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: McNamara, Erica
Sent: Monday, June 06, 20112:32 PM
To: McNamara, Erica; Cormier, Jim; Baccari, AnnMarie; 'markmauriello@yahoo.com'; Cormier, Jim;
Hechenbleikner, Peter; Nancy-Linn Swain at home; Zaya, Tom; 'Swain, Nancy';
'avendt@ymcaboston.org'; Goldy, Stephen home account; 'Chris Caruso;
'Idunn@reading.k12.ma.us'; 'Larry Berkowitz'; Abate, Richard; 'Guerriero,Thomas';
'efreedman@reading.k12.ma.us'; Doherty, John;'colleen781s@verizon.net'; Santasky, Corey;
'Ashley Testa'; 'Elaine Webb [elwsail41 @verizon.net]'; 'patrick.j.shannon@verizon.net';
'rector@goodshepherd-reading.org'
Cc: 'Sara Grinnell'; 'Engelson, Linda'; Schena, Paula; Feudo, John; Julianne DeAngelis; Debenedetto,
Connie
Subject: RCASA Youth Crew Applications Available!
Please share the following link with any teens in Reading ages 14-18. It has also
been posted on Patch, Facebook and Edline.
RCASA Youth Crew Seeks New Applicants
http:Upatch.com/N-chmL
'what is the RCASA Youth Crew? The crew was founded. in July of 2008 by the
Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse. The crew is the core youth leadership
team of our community-based coalition. This youth-driven leadership team focuses
on projects that challenge, inspire and change community perceptions about
substance abuse.
How do you get on the crew? Youth are appointed by RCASA Staff following an
application and interview process if they meet the set criteria. The interview team
includes representatives from the Youth Crew, RCASA, School District and Police
Department.
What are the criteria?
interested in substance abuse prevention and leadership
ages 14-18 years old
® observe a Youth Crew meeting (Sunday June 12 1-5 p.m.,
complete the application
participate in an interview
be able to attend meetings
Thanks so much!
Warmest Regards,
Erica McNamara, MPH, Director
Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse
15 Union Street
Reading, MA 01867
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IMPORTANT CONSTRUCTION NOTICE FROM NATIONAL GRID . Page 1 of 1
Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Alessandro, Christine [Christine.Alessandro@us.ngrid.com]
Sent: Monday, June 06, 20112:35 PM
To: Town Manager; Zager, Jeff
Cc: LaCau, Steven L.; Santana, Victor; jbrennan@rjdevco.com
Subject: IMPORTANT CONSTRUCTION NOTICE FROM NATIONAL GRID
Attachments: Reading 1-44 Vine St., 1-34 Bond St., etc. LETTER-ON E_6-2-2011.doc
Good Afternoon,
Attached please find copy of letter being mailed out to the following addresses in Reading, MA regarding
upcoming construction work.
® 1 to 44 Vine Street
a 1 to 34 Bond Street
• 1 to 27 Lee Street
0 223 to 232 High Street
0 8 + 9 Hunt Street
<<Reading 1-44 Vine St., 1-34 Bond St., etc. LETTER-ONE_6-2-2011.doc>>
Thank you.
Christine
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Economic Development and Community Investment NE
40 Sylvan Road, Cube E1.487
Waltham, MA 02451
Office: (781) 907-2193
Cell: (978) 569-6149
Fax: (781) 522-1060
christine.aessandro@us.ngrid.com
This e-mail and any files transmitted with it, are confidential to National Grid and are intended solely for
the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error,
please reply to this message and let the sender know.
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June 6, 2011
JAMES D REYNOLDS or CURRENT OCCUPANT
8 VINE ST
READING MA 01867-2445
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This is an important notice informing you National Grid will be working in your neighborhood to
replace and/or relocate the gas main. The work will begin at 1 to 44 Vine Street, l to 34 Bond Street
and 1 to 27 Lee Street, Reading, MA and will last from June 13, 2011 until approximately July 15,
2011. Work will generally take place from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. National Grid
customers can expect a short interruption of gas service and access to the property will be needed
for our technician to restore your gas services. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience, but
this project is part of our commitment to provide continuous improvements and keep the natural gas
delivery system safe and reliable.
® National Grid and/or a qualified contractor will perform the work. A police detail is provided, if
necessary. The road will be open to the public and parking may be limited. A construction
foreman with appropriate identification will be on site to address your parking needs throughout
the duration of the construction.
• Meters may need to be relocated to the outside of the home or business.
• There may be a lag between temporary and permanent restoration of the street and sidewalk,
depending on weather and ground conditions.
If you have any questions about the project, please call Victor Santana, Coordinator, Community
Investment NE, at (781) 907-2205. For general inquiries, National Grid Customer Service can be
reached 24/7 at 1-800-233-5325.
Not a National Grid natural gas customer?
If you do not have a gas service to your home or are not currently using natural gas for
heating, this is the easiest time to make the switch to clean, reliable natural gas. Please
be aware that if your street is repaved it will be some years before National Grid has
permission to reopen the street and/or sidewalk.
For more details about our many conversion incentives please call
1-877=247-3613 or visit our website w-ww.powerofaction.com/conversion/
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Hechenbleikner, Peter
From: Info, 93Fast14 (DOT) [93fast14.info@dot.state.ma.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 10:58 AM
To: 93Fast14 Info
Subject: MassDOT Traffic Advisory: MEDFORD - 93FAST14 WEEKEND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
AND LANE RESTRICTIONS JUNE 10-13
Importance: High
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
June 7, 2011
MEDFORD - 93FAST14 CONSTRUCTION ALERT
WEEKEND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND LANE RESTRICTIONS
JUNE 10 THROUGH JUNE 13
Work crews will undertake the second of a series of rapid bridge superstructure replacements
on 1-93 in Medford beginning on Friday, June 101 at 8:00 PM and continuing through Monday,
June 131 at 5:00 AM. This weekend's location involves the bridges on 1-93 north over Route
60 (Salem Street).
Throughout the course of the weekend, traffic on 1-93 will be limited to two lanes in each
direction over a 6-mile segment between Exit 28 (Sullivan Square) in Somerville and Exit 36
(Montvale Avenue) in Stoneham. Traffic on 1-93 north will be directed through a median
crossover near the Somerville/Medford line and then travel in counter-flow operation on the
southbound barrel of the highway before traveling through a second median crossover near.
Spot Pond in. Stoneham. 1-93 directional traffic will be separated by a moveable "zipper lane"
barrier. Access to and from many of the ramps on 1-93 north in this area will be restricted.
The $98.1 million project to replace these fourteen bridge superstructures in Medford is
funded through the Patrick-Murray Administration's historic Accelerated Bridge Program, a $3
billion recovery effort to reduce the Commonwealth's backlog of structurally-deficient bridges.
For more information or to sign up to receive future updates and schedule information, visit
the project's website at www.mass.gov/massdot/93fastl4.
The following lane and ramp closures are scheduled:
Route 1-93 Southbound -
6/7/2011
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The Selectmen representing the Town may, as they deem fit,
accept and use funds donated for the specific purpose of expressing oeietea: public
sympathy for injury or death with appropriate acknowledgment..
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TO: Board of Selectmen
From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date: Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Re: Sound system - Morton Field - Reading Bulldogs
Last summer there was an issue of amplified sound being used at Morton Field for the newly formed
Reading Bulldogs baseball. team. Following a complaint from the neighborhood, I directed that the
sound be turned off since it was not in accordance with the Parks Rules and Regulations of the
Board of Selectmen (section attached), and no permit had been granted - the Recreation Committee
and staff did not know of the intent to use amplified sound.
Following that direction the Bulldogs owner asked for a process to discuss. this further and I
suggested a meeting including Selectman Rick Schubert, and Recreation Administrator John Feudo,
along with Police Chief Cormier and Public Health Administrator Larry Ramdin. A meeting took place
after the end of the baseball season, and there was no conclusion. This.spring the Reading Bulldogs
owner, in absence of a conclusion, applied to the Recreation Committee for a permit to use amplified
sound, and the approval was granted with conditions. The Recreation Committee minutes are
attached also.
On May 18, 2011 Selectman Rick Schubert, Selectman James Bonazoli, John Halsey (owner of the
Bulldogs), John Feudo and I met. After a lengthy conversation we agreed:
® The. Bulldogs have a valid permit for this summer
A notice from the Recreation Administrator will go to abutters letting them know of the
Bulldogs schedule and that they should expect amplified sound at the games
® The Board of Selectmen should have discussion about the existing regulations, whether there
should be any changes to the regulations, and what the role of the various parties - Board of
Selectmen, Recreation Committee, and staff should be in considering this issue.
The issue needs to be addressed going forward not only for the Bulldogs, but also for others who
might want to use amplified sound, now that the Town has permitted it at least in this one instance.
There was no commitment or expectation that amplified sound will be approved for Bulldogs' or other
teams in the future.
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4.14.3 - Rules
RULE 1. No person shall damage or break or cause to be broken any windows, doors
or other appurtenances of any buildings or structures on any public park, playground or recreation
area, or mark upon deface or disfigure any such buildings appurtenances or structure.
RULE 2. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading throw any stone or other missile; or have possession of or discharge any
destructive weapon, bow and arrow, firearm, firecracker, torpedo or fireworks; or make a fire; or
post, paint, affix or display any sign, notice, placard or advertising device; or engage in business,
sell or expose for sale, or giveaway any goods, wares or circulars; or drop or place and leave in.
place any piece of paper or other refuse, except in the receptacles designated; except with the
written authority of the Recreation Committee or their designee and/or other permit granting
vyyYRULE 3. No person shall, on any public park, playground, recreation or other area under the
jurisdiction of the Recreation Committee in the Town of Reading, solicit the acquaintance of or
annoy another person or utter any profane, threatening abusive or indecent language or loud outcry;
or solicit any subscription or contribution; or have possession of, or drink any alcoholic beverages
as defined by Chapter 138, Section 1, of the General Laws; or play any game of chance, or have
possession of any instrument of gambling; or make an oration or harangue or any political or other
canvass; or preach or pray aloud; or do any obscene or indecent act; or play any musical instrument
or use any sound amplifier, except by written authority from the Recreation Committee or their
RULE 4. TREES, SHRUBBERY, LAWNS
1. Injury and Removal. No person shall, in any public park, damage, cut, carve,
transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark,.or pick the flowers or seeds,
of any tree or plant. Nor shall any person attach any rope, wire, or other contrivance
to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in
any other way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
2. Climbing Trees; etc. No person shall, in any public park, climb any tree, or wall; or
stand or sit upon monuments, vases, fountains, railings or fences or upon any other
property not designated or customarily used for such purposes. .
3. Hitching of Animals. No person shall, on any public park, tie or hitch a horse or
other animal to any tree or plant.
RULE 5. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the'
Town of Reading, bathe except in proper costume and at places designated therefor; nor shall any
person loiter or run about or lie upon the areas around pools in bathing costume in a manner deemed
inappropriate by community standards.
RULE 6. No person in any public park, playground or recreation area in the Town of.
Reading shall refuse or neglect to obey any reasonable direction of a police officer.
RULE 7. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading promote, or engage in any game of ball or other sport; except within the areas
especially provided therefor, or by written authority of the Recreation Committee or their designee.
No person shall use or exhibit golf clubs in any public park, playground, or recreation area.
RULE 8. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation. area in the
Town of Reading, undress or dress put on or take off a bathing suit, except in.buildings designated
for such use for the purpose of undressing or dressing or putting on or taking off a bathing suit.
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
FAX: (781) 942 - 5441
RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942 - 9075
May 25, 2011
Dear Abutter of Morton Field,
The Recreation Committee would like to inform you of a decision made at a recent Recreation
Committee meeting to allow the Reading Bulldogs to use amplified sound at Morton Field.
Last summer, Reading hosted the Reading Bulldogs of the. Intercity Baseball League at Morton
Field. The Reading Bulldogs are comprised of several former RMHS baseball players along with other
college and adult players from the area. They compete against teams such as Woburn; Lexington and
Wakefield. The baseball is of the highest quality for amateur play. The games are free to the public. More
information regarding, the Reading Bulldogs and the Intercity. League can be found at
www.readingbulldogsbaseball.com.
Games will be played on Sundays as double headers beginning in the early afternoon from early June
through the end of July. There may be makeup games due to rainouts at other times. I have attached a
schedule for your review.
Traditionally, Intercity League Baseball uses a Public Address system to announce players prior to
their at bat and play music in between innings. The league's intent is to make the games entertaining for the
viewing public.
The Recreation Committee; upon review of the applicant, view these games as a positive activity that
would enhance entertainment opportunities for Reading residents and granted the use of amplified sound for
the Reading Bulldogs last season as well. as this season.
If at any time you feel the volume of music or sound from the games has become a nuisance to your
residence, the game administrators will gladly turn it down or off for the day. You are welcome to contact
the Reading Police Department at 781- 942-1212 and'they will contact the appropriate personnel.
if you have any questions or comments you can contact the Town's Recreation Administrator, John
Feudo at 781-942-9075 or via email at jfeudo@ci readin .ig na.us.
Recreation Committee
Town of Reading
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Recreational Opportunity for Reading
Presented to the Readin Recreation. Committee
: September 2009
Let me first introduce myself; I am John Halsey and live at 75 Beaver Road '
in Reading. I have been a Reading resident for 20 years. As some of you
may be' aware I have been extremely active in the Reading Baseball
community for the last 15 years. I have served as a manager as well as an
officef and Board member for six years with Reading Youth Baseball. I am
currently a member of the Board of the Reading Babe Ruth League and have
served in many capacities including Coach as well as League President and
Vice President over the last nine years. Approximately six years ago I
founded a non-profit 5016 organization called "Reading Baseball Club"
and have served as its President since then. Along with a Board of like-
minded Reading citizens we have raised approximately $100,000 and have
reinvested that sum into the Baseball Fields of Reading. Most notable is the
ongoing work and development of Morton Field. Additional improvements
have been funded at both. Washington Park and Symond's Way Baseball
Fields. You may' have read about the recently "selectmen" approved
scoreboard being prepared for installation at Morton Baseball Field.
I have been presented with a special opportunity to add Reading to the short
list of cities and towns making up the "Intercity Baseball League".
I have attached a link to their website and have also included some
background information in this packet from the league.
www.int6rciWeaguebaseban.com
I have been in. discussion with the ICL's leadership over the past several
months. Although there was a number of applicants to fill several recent
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openings in this historic Baseball League I was awarded a franchise
conditional on Reading being its new home. You can imagine my
enthusiasm at the prospects of summer Baseball at the. "College and Post
College "level being played here in our town.
This is a league preparing for its 60`h season of exceptional Baseball with
some of the best talent from local colleges and universities, including many
Reading residents. It is a league with a similar design to the "Cape Cod
League" but with primarily local college talent, as well as regional residents
who have recently graduated from college baseball programs. The games
provide a great way. for Reading residents to enjoy top notch "wood bat"
baseball on a beautiful summer evening or Sunday afternoon and never leave
Reading.
This is where I need the help and endorsement of the Reading Recreation
Committee. We would naturally need a home field and Morton Field would
be perfect for this level of play. Obviously the field is used by other groups
so scheduling could certainly become an issue. The field is used primarily by
Reading American Legion Post 62 for its entry into the American Legion
League as well as the Reading Babe Ruth League's entry into the Senior
Babe Ruth League. Both of these are summer programs starting generally
after the High School season has been completed.
I took the liberty of speaking at length with both. organizations to seek their
thoughts on "Intercity Baseball" coming to Reading as well any potential
scheduling conflicts.
I spoke with Steve O'Leary, Manager of Reading Legion Baseball as well as
his assistant coach, Ed Silvey. I also spoke with the Reading Babe Ruth
League, specifically Jeff Pierce, President and Kevin Brown, Summer
Coordinator. Kevin is the person who runs the "master schedule" for
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Morton, Washington Park as well as Symonds Way in concert with John
Feudo's office during the summer season. Naturally I also have spoken with
John Feudo directly. In each case my conversations were met with
enthusiasm and endorsement. I have received follow up notes from the
principals.with'the. Legion team as well as from RBRL. fhave attached those
notes for your review. in this packet.
As a bit of historic background; Reading had an entry in this league during
the 1960s into the early 1970s, and for a very brief period in the early 80s.
According to ICL officials there was great interest and support however
funding became a problem in each case.
Having coached summer Baseball teams for many years and following the
High School team closely for the last 15 years in Reading I am in regular
communication with many potential players for this team. I have heard
universal enthusiasm for a Reading entry.
Given this opportunity and the strong endorsement of the "Reading Baseball
Community at-large" -I ask your cooperation in granting a field permit for
use of Morton Field in concert and cooperation with its current users and the
Recreation Director for the summer season of 2010.
Respectfully Submitted,
John R Halsey
President & General Manager
Reading Bulldogs Baseball Association
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TO: Board of Selectmen
From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date: Thursday, June 02, 2011
Re: 40R start dates - projected .
At the May 10, 2011 Board of Selectmen meeting members of the Board of Selectmen suggested
that some level of funds from the 40R payments to the Town should be recommended for transfer to
the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). The following chart has been prepared by staff to outline
the`project dates by which various parts of the 40R payments should be received and should be able
to be made available for other municipal purposes.
Project
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$350,000
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$ 950,000
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$600,000
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June 3, 2011
$150,000
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$150,000
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$700,000
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FAX: (781) 942-9070
Website: www.readingma.gov
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 5, 2011
Instructional Motion made by Ronald D'Addario, Precinct 6:
TOWN CLERK
(781) 942-9050
In recognition of May as National Bike month, this motion instructs our selectmen to work with our
Walkable Reading Committee and the Reading Climate Committee to provide safe street lanes for
bicycles.
Background: We have already in place bike racks installed around town at our schools and municipal
buildings to our depot. We need to,take the next step to make bike riding safer for family outings whether
to our downtown or to one of our recreational parks.
Installing bike lanes, whether a separate path or just a white line on the street, provides a margin of safety
required by bicyclists especially those with younger children. Presently, moving about town by bike can
be hazardous to your health. Let's work to improve this dangerous situation to make Reading a bike
friendly town. If Boston can do it, surely, Reading can too. Thank you.
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme
Town Clerk
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1 6 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01667-2685
FAX: (781) 942-9070
Website: www.readingma.gov
TOWN CLERK
(781) 942-9050
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 5, 2011
Instructional Motion made by Marsie West, Finance Committee:
Move that Town Meeting instruct the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, and School Committee/School
Department to explore the following revenue enhancement ideas recommended by Reading citizens at
the Financial Forum held on September 15, 2010 and report back to Town Meeting and Finance
Committee by October 2011 with:
• Specific actions taken (organizations consulted, timelines)
• Comments on feasibility of opportunity
• Follow up tasks to achieve additional revenue
The goal of this motion is to include all feasible opportunities in the revenue budget for FY 13. Finance
Committee would appreciate interim monthly updates beginning in June 2011 until the ideas are either
implemented or the responsible Board/Manager votes to take other action on them.
1) Town Manager:
a) Additional cell'tower opportunities
b) Advertising / Billboards (including electronic billboards)
c) Expanded rental of space/increased rental fees
2) School Committee / School Department:
a) Expanded rental of existing space
b) Naming rights for buildings and other property
3) Board of Selectmen
a) Increase parking fees at Depot
b) Sponsoring of town trees, benches, lights, etc.
c) Sale of Town land (Oakland Road)
Background: The Finance Committee sponsored a series of Financial Forums last fall to encourage
citizens to bring forth their ideas on. revenue enhancement as well as cost reductions. At the September
15, 2010 session, approximately 50 citizens and board members attended and offered. their revenue
enhancement ideas, then voted their priorities. More than 25 ideas were generated and received votes.
Each of the items listed above was among the top voted items (7+ votes for each). Many of the cost
reduction opportunities identified at the October 27, 2010 Financial Forum have been incorporated into
the FY2011 budget proposal.
The goal of this motion is for the Boards, Town Manager and Schools to actively pursue these
opportunities and implement all feasible revenue enhancement measures. Finance Committee would like
to be informed of their status on a regular basis using the evaluation criteria on the attachment developed
by the Committee to help assess the opportunities. Our goal is to keep these ideas front and center to
help provide additional revenues that benefit the Town.
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Town Clerk
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FAX: (781) 942-9070
Website: www.readingma.gov
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 5, 2011
Instructional Motion made by Russell Graham, Precinct 4;
TOWN CLERK
(781) 942-9050
Move that the Reading Board of Selectmen appoint a committee for the purpose of studying the Oakland
Road property to determine the best use of or disposition of said property. Such committee to include
members of Town Meeting and representatives of the Reading School Committee and representatives of
the Reading Recreation Committee.
A true copy Attest:
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Laura A Gemme
Town Clerk
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Resident Petition to Prohibit Amplified Sound at Morton Field
To the Reading Board of Selectmen:
We, as residents of the Birch Meadow / Morton Field neighborhood, request that the Town rescind the
recently-issued permit allowing the Reading Bulldogs (or any other team) to use amplified sound at
Morton Field for the current season. The use of amplified sound-at any volume-is intrusive and
negatively impacts our right to peace and quiet in the neighborhood.
Furthermore, we request that the Board of Selectmen update and clarify the rules and regulations
regarding the use of amplified sound in public parks so that permission for such is granted only as a rare
EXCEPTION and not for any ongoing, regular or continued use.
Thank you for your quick attention to this matter.
Resident Petition to Prohibit Amplified Sound at Morton Field
To the Reading Board of Selectmen:
We, as residents of the Birch Meadow / Morton Field neighborhood, request that the Town rescind the
recently-issued permit allowing the Reading Bulldogs (or any other team) to use amplified sound at
Morton Field for the current season. The use of amplified sound-at any volume-is intrusive and
negatively impacts our right to peace and quiet in the neighborhood.
Furthermore, we request that the Board of Selectmen update and clarify the rules and regulations
regarding the use of amplified sound in public parks so that permission for such is granted only as a rare
EXCEPTION..aX?d,l?ot.fo,~.any,.ongoing, regulai_.or.continued use, .
Thank you for your quick attention to this matter.
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16 Lowell St
Reading Ma. 01867
Subject : Vacant Town Owned Land
At Town Meeting the Board stated that as soon as Town Meeting was over you would
look at these properties .
I would like to suggest that you may wish as Town Council stated in the background of
my three articles that so called tax title land must first be advertised by the Town
Treasurer, there are four properties that I feel should be first, 38-54 Birch Rd ( $ 8,600 )
.,8-11 Fairmount Rd ( $ 8,300 23- 62 Torre Rd.( $ 115,000) and 31-5 Causeway Rd.
$ 253,000 )
The next priority should be 9-3 Louthrop Rd ( $ 196, 000 ) 31,614 Sq Ft to transfer it
from the water department to the Board of Selectmen for possible sale.
Next priority should be the land at 28-20 Pearl and Audubon ( $228,000 ) to abandon the
former Pearl St .
Next priority should be the correction of the Three lots of land given to the School
Committee in 1947 not authorized by Town Meeting vote and those portions of School
Department land on easterly side of Oakland Rd cut off by the relocation of Oakland Rd.
by Town Meeting Articles and also abandon the streets therein.
I offer any help that I can including trips to the Registry of Deeds
Sincerely
William C Brown
28 Martin Rd.
Reading Ma 01867