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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-07 Board of Selectmen Packet~oryOFF? ~gO'Y Town o Reading ~L 16 Lowell Street ~0,639'INCORQp4PO Reading, Mere 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Website: www. readingma.gov TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: June 2, 2011 RE: Agenda -June 7, 2011 5a) Bob LeLacheur and Kevin Furilla will be reviewing the technology plan as part of the Highlights. 5b) Bob LeLacheur and Andrew Scribner from the Reading Police Department will be reviewing the new Reading Community Alerts (Reverse 911) Program. 5c) The Town Accountant has recommended the changes as noted in Section 1.5.2 of the Selectmen's Policies based on guidance from the state on appropriate use of public funds. This is a public hearing. 5d) The enclosed memo and attached material are self explanatory with regard to this issue. The action item from the Board of Selectmen will be to decide whether by Selectmen's rule or regulation they want to change the current policy on amplified sound in public parks, or give direction to the Recreation Committee in a direction other than what is in the current policies that are included in your packet. 5e) Busa Liquors has applied for a minor change in their interior plan, and by Selectmen's regulations it requires approval by the Board. A copy of the existing plan and proposed plan is enclosed. 5f) The Board had previously reviewed the staff report on the Aquifer Protection District. We are looking for direction from the Board of Selectmen as to whether or not you want to change the current bylaw. • If so we will need some time to have Town Counsel draft the changes, in time for the Board of Selectmen, CPDC and Conservation Commission to review the revised draft. 5g) The material included in the memo is self explanatory. Since the Board designated less than half of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the Oaktree project, the pressure to add additional funds to this trust fiend may be less than they had previously appeared. I would not recommend releasing any of the funds from the stabilization fund for appropriation of other purposes until construction has actually taken place on one or both of the 40R elements of the Oaktree and Pulte Home projects. 5h) Included in your packet are the three successful instructional motions. The Board will need to give us direction on what, if anything, you want us to do with regard to following up on any of these motions. PIH/ps Summary Results Spring 2011 Recycling Events Reading MA The Reading recycling tonnage: ♦ Curbside metal pickup - approx. 60 tons. ♦ The shredding was 3.65 tons. ♦ The rigid plastic was 9.37 tons. Hazardous Waste. ♦ 403 cars from Reading ♦ 148 cars from Wakefield. ♦ 100 propane tanks collected.' ♦ 400 gallons of waste oil collected. ♦ Large quantity of fluorescent bulbs collected totally filling collection shed. We would agree with JRM when they call the 4 events "extremely successful". We are in the process now of scheduling another rigid plastic/ paper shredding for this fall, as well as a separate shredding event for all town departments and buildings. It is with a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm that the residents in the Town of Reading have really stepped up to the plate in the recycling programs now offered by the Town, as evident by the quantity of material recycled, resulting in substantial savings in our solid waster collection program l,,C LEGAL MOT] _5 o~~ ,OFI{~'y r O. O rs39' INCORQ~¢P~ 'TOWN OF REPiDING To the (nhabtants;of the, Town of Reading Please take-notice that, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading Witt hold a public hearing on;.Tuesday, June 2011 at 8:10.. p.m. ,in the, Wectmen's:Meeting., Room ,16 . Lowell Sheet, Reading;.. Mass~ackpsetts 'to 'amend- Selectmen's`'Policies regarding t ' Use of Pubiiffunds for Gifts A copy of the proposed, poll cy..is available in the office of the Town Manager on Monday, Wed~nesday'an" Thursday from 7:30, a. hi.- 530 p.m.'and: Tuesday from 730 a m: t6'7!00 :'p.M: and is attached to this; ` ,notice on the Town ;webs ite aC .www.readingma gov;: ~ All interested.parties.are invited to attend the hean - r may'sUbmit' their comments ~n email° `pnor to '6 00' writing or by prri on.. June 7; 2011 to town manager@ci,reading ma us 4 By order of: Peter]. Heche . 611 ikner Town Manager 5/31 ~Gl 1. 5.2 - Sickness/Bereavement The Selectmen representing the Town may, as they deem fit, accept and use funds donated for the specific purpose of expressing Deleted: public sympathy for injury or death with appropriate acknowledgment. Adopted 12-22-86, Revised 12-13-94 G2-' 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 tears. 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 o 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. s4 ® Pnna 1 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 give 'away 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 RULE 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 designee. 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. 4-19 Board of Selectmen Policies 2-r' 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 jfc-udo@ci.reading.ma.us. Recreation Committee Town of Reading ss 3- i Recreational Opportun~.tyi for Reading Presented to the Readm* a 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 officer 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 501c3 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.intercit-vleaguebaseball.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 s~.. N 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 s~~ i 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 fiom the principals with the Legion team as well as from RBRL. I have 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 Intercity League Baseball - www.hurcityleaguebaseball.com hup://www.lexmgtonbluesox.conVuel/ghouselbiWrcity.nsFwe"b/homepage # ? Marc, I NTERCITY LEAGUE HEADLINES 08/24/2009 Lexhatop Wins 2009 intercity League Cham lo{i nshio 08/23/2009 ICL Champlonship Photos - Game 4 08/23/2009 I EXINGTON DYNASTylI!! BLUE SOX WIN 3RD STRAIGHT ICL CROWN 6th SINCE 2002 08/2312009 BI Sox Take Series ad with 4- Win .ame 4 on Sunday at Tufts 1 30 PM 08/21/2009 Games 3 & 4 on Saturday and Sunday at Tufts University. 1:30 PM 08/21/2009 Lexington ties up finals at a game apiece 08/21/2009 Game Two of Championship Series In Lexington on Friday at 8.00 PM 08/21/2009 Chlefs Win First Game of Finals 08/21/2009 CHIEFS-BLUE SOX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED 08/21/2009 Blue Sox Sweep Americans, Win Both Games on Tuesday 3-1 & 1-1 All News Founded to provide the best that amateur baseball has to offer, the Intercity League (ICI-) was organized and has been In continuous operation In the Greater Boston area since 1950. The 20,09 Intercity League season promises to be one of the best ever as we begin league games on Saturday, May 30, with a tripleheader as part of the Eleventh Annual Jerie DeAngelis Memorial Day of Baseball in Lexington. Our regular season will run through early August which will be followed by the always exciting ICL playoffs. Over the last 59 seasons, ICL franchises have been located in Medford, Wakefield, Lexington, Malden, Everett, Somerville, Melrose, Cambridge, Reading, Wilmington, Winthrop, Lynnfleld, Woburn, Waltham, Lowell, East Boston and Watertown. Hundreds of Intercity League players have enjoyed rewarding professional baseball careers and almost all others have displayed their talent at the finest baseball colleges throughout the country. The Intercity League is widely considered among the best amateur leagues in the Northeast. Knowledgeable baseball people and fans believe the ICL offers the best amateur baseball product around. Our teams combine a unique blend of top collegiate talent, professional baseball prospects and former major and minor league veterans. Competition on the field is paramount and the Intercity League provides the forum for highly competitive and Intense summer baseball. The price of admission to all Intercity League regular season games is free. Catch a game or two and you'll keep coming back for more exciting baseball action!! I 1 of 2 9/2/2009 10.19 AM ~r'i' R READING BABERUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE 12 Pearl St. Reading, Ma. 01867 Phone: 781-9447552 Email.lp-rbri@yahoo.com Website: www.readingbaberuth.com August 31, 2009 Mr. John Halsey 75 Beaver Rd. Reading, Ma. 01867 Dear John: Thank you for reaching out to the Reading Babe Ruth League in regards to your plans of putting an Intercity League team at Morton field next summer. As you know, Reading Babe Ruth has an extensive summer travel program, which has consisted of $ or 9 teams over the past several years. For the past 3 years we have had 2 teams that extensively use Morton as-their home field, a 15-16 yr old Lou Tompkins team and a Senior Babe Ruth team (Rockets). I have asked our Summer Coordinator Kevin Brown to sketch out a mock field schedule with an additional team to our 8 and the Legion team. Kevin felt that we could schedule all 8 of our teams using the 3 big diamond field teams by increasing utilization of Washington and/or Symonds, for the potential lost slots at Morton. However it will be essential that our Senior Babe Ruth team receive equal priority with the Intercity and Legion teams for the Morton Field slots. In the past our Babe Ruth summer coordinator has been the liaison for the big diamond field scheduling between the town and the other baseball leagues playing games in town. The coordination of the scheduling process has gone smoothly with few if any exceptions, thanks to the cooperation of all involved. I think continuing this practice going forward, especially with the addition of the Intercity League to the scheduling process, will be a key to making this work and beneficial to all involved. There is no doubt in speaking with you and from our past experience with the Legion team that with pre-planning amongst the 3 organizations we can make this work. Good luck in your new venture, and we welcome having another level of quality baseball in Reading Sincerely, Jeff Pierce RBRL, President 0 READING BABERUTHBASEBALL LEAGUE 92 Pearl St. Reading, Na. 01867 Phone: 781-944-7552 Email: jp_rbrl @yahoo.com Website: www.readingbaberuth.com Dear John, Jeff Pierce forwarded me your request to add an Intercity League team in Reading for next summer (2010). As you know, we currently use Morton Field during the, summer baseball season for the Summer Rockets (mostly HS varsity players), Legion and LTA A (mostly HS N players) teams. I think adding an additional team at the Intercity level will add to the community and allow Reading's college level baseball players a chance to play for their town. Given the number of teams playing at Morton Field, we may need to designate certain nights for certain teams in order to accommodate all the teams. RBRL can help coordinate, this process along with utilizing Washington Park when necessary. One thought is to have the LTA A team split its schedule between Morton Field and Washington Park. Also, since Morton goes unused on Sunday nights, having the Intercity League team play some of its home games on Sunday nights will have no impact on the other teams that currently use Morton Field. I think this will work out fine as long as we are able to coordinate schedules with the various leagues ahead of time and receive cooperation from all those involved. The rain this spring and summer created a number of scheduling challenges for us. Everyone involved cooperated and we were able to play all of our scheduled games. I'm sure that cooperation will continue in the future. Thanks and good luck. Sincerely, Kevin Brown RBRL Summer Coordinator say Page 1 of 1 HalseyFamily From: Steve O'Leary [soleary@baypointcap.coml Sent:- Tuesday, September 01, 2009 5:33 PM To: John Halsey Subject: Morton Field John, As a follow up to our recent meeting I wanted to send you a quick note of support for Reading's Inter-City League entry. The American Legion baseball team is committed to working with you and Reading Senior Babe Ruth team to schedule the use of Morton field. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help bring an Inter-City League team to Reading. Good luck, Steve O'Leary Manager Reading Post 62 American Legion Baseball 9/1/2009 5J fa s.~vry Moro Wer t t From: edssil@aol.com [maiito:edssii@aol.com] ,ep Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:30 PM To: HalseyFamiiy@verizon.net subject: Re: short discussion Good Morning....... Just remembered that John Jr. is having his wisdom teeth removed today ...please pass along my best wishes for a pain free, prompt recovery. Inasmuch as tomorrow night is our last post-season workout session, and John will be missing the same, please pass along my congrats for a summer of true dedication to the game of baseball. and my accompanying best wishes/optimism for a great Fall/Spring season at Endicott. He has put in the work, I have little doubt that he will reap the benefits of the same. Referencing our brief meeting last night and first and foremost, speaking on behalf of the true baseball enthusiasts among us...I am compelled to recognize and thank you for your years of steadfast effort(] and advocacy for the betterment of the game of baseball in the township of Reading The baseball community at large (past, present and future) is extremely fortunate to have dedicated individuals like you in our midst who unselfishly fight the difficult battles for Redding Baseball which very few others have the requisite motivation, foresight, time and/or energy to undertake. As a direct=2 Oresult of your continuing efforts and direction, Reading High School et.al' has a premier quality, meticulously maintained, full.-sized ball park (Morton) to play their games on...:..... which our town should be infinitely proud of (despite the "town's" conspicuous lack of support for the same). I. applaud you for your continuing efforts in this regard, and wish to congratulate you on each the "outfield fence" initiative as well as the recently consummated arrangement to install a first class scoreboard in left center field. I hope to see Reading HS Legion and Inner City League teams throw up "some big numbers" on said scoreboard in the years to come! Having said all of that, I am very excited about the prospect of Reading fielding a member team in the bn%rCi League as soon. as next summer. As you are acutely aware, the InnerCi League is one of the oldest and best amateur baseball leagues in the country, and duly affords appropriately skilled/motivated players of college age and beyo nd an opportunity to compete in an extremely competitive, first class baseball environment. Inasmuch as both Steve Q'learX and I are alums of this league (albeit many moons ago now) we can speak empirically about not only the great playing experience this league affords its participants but also about the very positive impact in has on the area's baseball feeder systems( Pony League; High School, Legion, Summer Rockets, etc) as well as the overall community itself. I believe that the Reading sports community at large will support this team, both financially and in terms of attendance; and for the price it is a great opportunity to see a high caliber baseball game on a hot summer night. Inasmuch as I have always found the Reading Baseball Community and its accompanying administrative operatives to be forward thinking, motivated-and cooperative, there is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that the logistical issues involved in adding an InterCi League team to the master field schedule would be accommodated in an effective, mutually cooperative manner. There is even less doubt in my mind that within a year or tw o of its inaugural season, Reading would routinely field ateam which would be near or at the top of the league standings.... Reading is qA-unb~elievable -Spo, town I can speak first hand of the successes of each the hockey and baseball teams over the past decade or so; but also ofnote.is the fact that Reading HS had 26 teams for and compete in State Tourneys during the 2008/2009 school year. We are also very fortunate to have neighboring towns with similarly excellent sports traditions, and Ci fortunately most notably....... in baseball. I believe that the addition of an Inter League team in Reading puts the proverbial frosting on our "athletic cake". In closing, I wish to again thank you for your years of service to the Reading baseball community, and in the instant case at hand, the initiative to establish an InterCity League Team in Reading! Best of luck in "closing the deal" in this regard, and please do not hesitate contact me if fcan be of any20assistance in some/any aspect of this endeavor. Ed Silve sAt?"- Page 1 of 2 Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 20115:08 PM To: John Halsey; Schubert, Rick Cc: Schena, Paula; Cormier, Jim Subject: RE: Amplified Sound Permit John 1 am' scheduling this for discussion by the full Board of Selectmen on 11 at-&43'M' Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager - Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www,readingma.,gov email townmanagera~,@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- surveY.yirtualtownhall.net/survey/sid./887434dd9e2l3Ob7/ From: John Halsey [mailto:johnhalsey@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 11:02 AM To: Schubert, Rick Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Amplified Sound Permit Good Morning Rick, As I am sure you will recall we started the discussion of amplified sound on Sunday afternoons (game days) for the Reading Bulldogs Baseball Club in July of 2010. These game dates are generally limited to eight Sunday afternoons in June and July, with weather being the mitigating factor that could cause an occasional early evening game. In all cases games end before sunset. At that time you felt the issue would be addressed in the early fall of 2010. Apparently conflicting schedules moved that discussion to early January of 2011. At that meeting there was much positive input from Chief Cormier, Town Staff and the Recreation Committee Representative, Frank Driscoll regarding the usability of the present permitting system as managed by the Recreation Committee . However, there was not a clear resolution as a result of some conflicting thoughts you offered on the subject. I was left with the impression that steps would be taken towards resolution in a timely way.....possibly over a matter of several weeks. ~-J 1'~7 4/19/2011 Page 2 of 2 As we are now approximately three months later in the year I am unclear on the cause of the delay towards having a resolving conversation with the appropriate parties. I am sure everyone's schedule is very busy and this topic may be a small one in the big picture of Town administration. This is not a note seeking to place or determine blame regarding the resolution of this topic; nor am I seeking to elevate this to a bigger issue than necessary. I am merely alerting all parties that the time is drawing near for regular organized Baseball to begin on all of our fields as well as busy times in general on our fields and in our parks. I also think this is fairly straightforward issue and can be managed within the framework of current policy and good common sense. At this point, unless I hear otherwise, I feel I must once again apply to the Recreation Committee for my 2011 permit for amplified sound to go along with my field permit as the time grows very short. In the absence of other direction I will assume the current system will remain in place for the 2011 "parks and fields season". I have copied Peter Hechenbleikner on this note as an alert should he need to arrange staff or scheduling for further discussions if necessary. I am hopeful we can proceed with a simple and timely resolution. It is with great anticipation I look forward to the warm weather and the sights and sounds of people of all ages having fun in the parks and on the fields in Reading As always, I remain ready and willing to engage in any discussions for the greater good of Reading, it citizens and especially its young people. Sincerely, John John R Halsey 75 Beaver Road Reading MA 01867 781-942-2897-home 781-929-5795-mobile 4/19/2011 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-5441 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942-9075 RECREA T/ON COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 Towirt Mail Coiefeir-ence Room Call to Order 7:00 PM Approval of April 12th Minutes 7:05 PM Old Business Update Amplified Sound Permit and BOS Discussion 7:10 PM New Business 7:20 PM Portable Restrooms at Birch Meadow Administrator's Report- General 7:35 PM ➢ Reappointments ➢ Recreational Projects Update - Washington Park Update - Seasonal Tennis Pass Update - Preparations for Barrows Master Plan Public Hearing - BOS Meeting May 24th Lights at Multi-purpose field and Birch Meadow Master Plan - Summer programming update Subcommittee Reports 7:45 PM Reading Coalition against Substance Abuse Adjournment 7:50 PM sd ~s Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942 - 5441 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942 - 9075 READING RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES April 12th, 2011 Town Hall Conference Room Attendance: Mary Ellen Stolecki, Recreation Committee Chair, Nancy-Linn Swain, Rec. Committee, Frank Driscoll, Vice Chair, Rec. Committee, Mary Ann Kozlowski, Rec. Committee Member, Chris Campbell, Rec. Committee Member, Eric Hughes, Rec. Committee Member, Kate Kaminer, Rec. Committee Member, John Feudo, Recreation Administrator Guests: John Halsey Sr., Reading Bulldogs M. Stolecki called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. N. Swain made a motion to accept the minutes from the March 8th Rec. Committee meeting. F. Driscoll seconded the motion. Motion passed in favor of accepting the minutes for March 8th by a vote of 6 - 0- 0. K. Kaminer entered at 7:10 PM. Update for Tennis Court Monitor and Pass J. Feudo updated the committee that the Board of Selectmen accepted the proposed tennis pass program as recommended by the committee. The program is expected to be rolled out in early May for public information and will begin on May 30`x'. Reading Bulldogs Request for Permit for Amplified Sound at Morton Field John Halsey Sr. came before the Rec Committee to request a permit to use amplified sound for his home games this surnmer for the Reading Bulldogs team. J. Feudo stated that reports have neighbors complaining about the music being played before the game and in between innings as well as announcing the batters name before each at bat. Upon learning of the situation, J. Feudo contacted Mr. Halsey and the music and all amplified sound was stopped. Mr. Halsey went door to door to speak with neighbors. He said the unanimous response was the neighbors actually had no issue with the sound. He offered each of them his cell phone number and said if there is ever an issue to call him directly: J. Feudo stated he felt there was some middle ground that could be reached. He developed a sub- committee with a member from the Recreation Committee, Police Department, Health Division and sports organization. The meeting did not resolve the issue. Since the meeting Mr. Halsey had made several attempts to mitigate the issue with a member of the Board of Selectmen but was not getting any response, thus he asked to. be put on the Rec. Committee agenda. J. Feudo stated the Recreation Committee does have the authority to approve such request by virtue of the BOS Policy where the authority is delegated. However the Board of Selectmen can review any decision as they see fit. F. Driscoll made a motion to allow the Reading Bulldogs baseball program to use amplified sound for their home games. E. Hughes seconded the motion. M. Stolecki asked what days of the week this would be occurring. Mr. Halsey stated typically Saturdays and Sundays. Most games will be double headers on Sunday unless games get rained out, than there may be an occasional week night game. M. Stolecki asked about the decibel level of the sound and whether it could be turned down so that neighbors would not be impacted. Mr. Halsey stated that the speakers for the sound system point facing Birch Meadow Drive. He said when he walked the neighborhood last summer to. has a standing offer to the residents that he would happy turn the volume down or off if it was creating any issues for anyone. J. Feudo stated that the health department noted that the level of sound produced with the highest setting on the speakers would not constitute noise pollution. However, that does not mean that it isn't a nuisance to a person near by. The recommendation would be to keep the volume at a reasonable level. K. Kaminer asked to amend to the motion- by requesting that all complaints resulting from any amplified sound be directed to the Rec. Division office so they can be dealt with individually. Motion passed in favor of allowing the Reading Bulldogs baseball program to use amplified sound for their home games and request that all complaints resulting from any amplified sound be directed to the Rec. Division office so they can be dealt with individually by a vote of 7 - 0 - 0. Mr. Halsey also requested that the Recreation Committee look at a short term solution for the issue of restrooms at the Birch Meadow Complex. The committee will have this topic on their May agenda. Use of Stadium` iihts M - F until 9:00 PM Schedule Shift J. Feudo stated that th outh organizations are now able to use the Stadium field Monday - Friday until 9:00 PM. This is g at news as it expands the organizations use of practice time and allows some over flow for teams. " addition of the stadium lights creates a need to change the schedule set by the committee back in O ber of 2010. Originally Tues, Wed and Thurs from 8:00 PM - 10:00 was designated as time for R Thlmder under Reading United Soccer as it was a less than advantageous time for any other organi ion. However, the RUSC is now using Stadium Monday - Friday from 6 - 8 PM and RLAX is curre using Turf 2 during that same period of time. 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Hechenbleikner, Town Manager From: Jean Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner Fran Fink, Conservation Administrator George Zambouras, Town Engineer Date: April 25, 2011 Re: Staff Report - Aquifer Protection District (APD) On November 18, 1985, the Town of Reading adopted an Aquifer Protection District (APD) bylaw as part of the Zoning Bylaw, detailed in Section 4.8. The text is attached below. In 1996, the boundaries of the District were modified, based on a detailed engineering study conducted by Weston and Sampson, Engineers. In 2001, the text of the APD bylaw was amended to meet new State drinking water requirements set by, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). In 2005, the Selectmen adopted a policy to set design guidelines for administration of the APD bylaw. The policy is also. attached. The purpose of the APD is to preserve and protect existing and potential. sources of drinking water supply for present, future, and emergency use. Most of the wording in the APD bylaw comes directly from wording mandated state-wide by DEP in their Drinking Water Supply regulations, 310 CMR 22.00. The Administrative Consent Order-issued by DEP to the Town repeats the mandate to the Town to protect the aquifer in accordance with 310 CMR 22.00. Because most of the APD overlies residential zoning districts, many of the prohibitions and limits listed in Section 4.8.6 of the Zoning Bylaw are not particularly problematic. The most common issue created by the APD for residential lots is the limit set on the percentage of a lot that can be covered with impervious cover. Specifically,. Section 4.8.6.1 of the bylaw includes the following limits on permitted uses: 4.8.6.1.9. impervious cover on property up to 15%, Sr- I 27 4.8.6. 1.10. impervious cover up to 20% if a system for artificial recharge of precipitation is provided that will not result in the degradation of groundwater quality. Recharge plans shall comply with the DEP Stormwater Guidelines and shall be submitted to the Town Engineer or the applicable Board, Committee or Commission for review and approval., The limit set by the APD bylaw differs slightly from the standard set by DEP in 310 CMR 22.21(2)(B)7, which prohibits: Land uses that result in the rendering impervious of more than 15% or 2500 square feet of any lot or.parcel, whichever is greater, unless a system for artificial recharge of precipitation is provided that will not result in the degradation of groundwater quality. Most applicants are able to meet the APD standards by adding recharge systems, limiting the size of additions, and/or removing unnecessary pre-existing impervious cover such as a patio or part of an over-sized driveway. Since the APD bylaw was amended in 2001, problems have occasionally arisen with. regard to proposed additions to residential properties that are already at or above the 20% limit. Other than the Zoning Bylaw section on nonconforming uses, the Zoning Bylaw is silent on existing homes built before the APD bylaw. The nonconforming use section of the Zoning Bylaw does not state specific requirements for nonconforming APD cases. The 2005 BOS policy was adopted to help clarify such situations, and also to set design standards for infiltration systems. The policy asks owners of nonconforming lots to consider removing existing impervious cover to offset proposed impervious cover, as well as to add infiltration systems to offset the excess cover above 15%. Thus, the policy tries to result in a plan that will improve the existing nonconforming situation, if not meet the full standard. In many cases, owners are able to meet the policy, but in a small number of cases the lot is already too extensively, developed or too small to meet the policy. As with any Zoning Bylaw limit, the owner may appeal a denial to the Board of Appeals and seek a variance. Several non-residential projects have also been reviewed under the APD standards. • The 8-unit condominium at Sumner Cheney place was permitted as a 40B development. The design includes infiltration systems and pervious pavement to minimize impacts on the Aquifer. The ZBA granted a waiver of the cover limit, which is within their authority when issuing 40B permits. • Sailor Tom's Way subdivision is the only subdivision proposed in the APD recently. The subdivision road and sidewalks were included as part of the calculation of impervious area, along with proposed driveways and houses. Even with a reduction in roadway width and sidewalk area from 2 28 CPDC, most of the allowable cover was taken by the roadway, leaving relatively small houses on the three lots. The developer was encouraged to consider a 40B or Planned Residential Development alternative that would have required less paving for roads and parking, but he did. not want to pursue these options. ® The commercial site at 1349 Main far exceeded the cover limit before it was redeveloped. Infiltration systems were added, and redevelopment was allowed with essentially the same cover as before. The daycare center across from Wingate added pavement without first seeking permits and was ordered to remove the excess. The owner was not willing to install an infiltration system to mitigate the excess cover. ® Wood End School was designed and built to. comply with the 20% limit, including infiltration systems on site. The 20% ceiling set by the APD bylaw, may be a carry-over from the previous limit in the bylaw before the 2001 amendments were made. It appears that the Town would have the alternative of adopting the DEP standard as worded, and eliminating the 20% limit set by Reading, or increasing the maximum percentage allowed. It would be advisable for specific design standards similar to those in the 2005 BOS policy to be adopted as a format part of the Zoning Bylaw, or else as regulations by the CPDC for administration of the Zoning Bylaw. The authority of the Board of Selectmen in the present arrangement is somewhat unclear.' The normal 15% and 20% standards and infiltration system design standards could be added to the APD section of the Zoning Bylaw to clarify the restriction. The question about sites with pre-existing nonconforming coverage might be further addressed in the nonconforming use section of the Zoning Bylaw. Attachments sO 29 ZONING BYLAW SECTION 4.8. - AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT 4.8.1. Purpose of District: The purpose of this Aquifer Protection District i s to: 4.8.1.1. promote the health, safety,. and general welfare of the community by ensuring adequate quality and quantity of drinking water for the residents, institutions, and businesses of the Town of Reading; 4.8.1.2. preserve and protect existing and potential sources of drinking water supplies; 4.8.1.3. conserve the natural resources of the Town of Reading; and 4.8.1.4. prevent temporary and permanent contamination of the environment. 4.8.2. Scope of Authority: The Aquifer Protection District is an overlay district superimposed on the underlying zoning districts which shall apply to all new construction, reconstruction, or expansion of existing buildings and new or expanded uses which fall, wholly or partially, within such Aquifer Protection District. Uses prohibited in the underlying zoning districts shall not be permitted in the Aquifer Protection District. 4.8.3. Definitions: For the purposes of this section, the following terms are defined below: Aquifer: Geologic formation composed of rock, sand or gravel that contains significant amounts of potentially recoverable water. Reading Zoning By-Laws 45 Revised as of Jan. 2011 Aquifer Protection District: The zoning district defined to overlay other zoning districts in the Town of Reading. The aquifer protection district may include specifically designated recharge areas.' Impervious Surface: Material or structure on, above, or below the ground that -does not allow precipitation or surface water to penetrate directly into the soi.l. Impervious surfaces shall include all roofs, driveways, parking areas, roadways and walkways, regardless of the proposed surface material. Mining: The removal or relocation.of geologic materials such as topsoil, sand, gravel, metallic ores, or bedrock. Potential Drinking Water Sources 2: Areas which could provide significant. potable water in the future. Recharge Areas: Areas that collect precipitation or surface water and carry it to aquifers. Recharge areas may include areas designated as Zone II and Zone III. Toxic or Hazardous Material: Any substance or mixture of physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics posing a significant, actual, or potential hazard to water supplies or other hazards to human health if such substance or mixture were discharged to land .or water in the Town of Reading. Toxic or hazardous materials include, without limitation; synthetic organic chemicals, petroleum products, heavy metals, radioactive or infectious wastes, acids and alkalis, and all substances defined as Toxic or Hazardous under Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter (c.) 21 C and 21 E and 310 CMR 30.00, and also include such products as 6-m 30 solvents and thinners in quantities greater than normal household use. 4.8.4. Establishment and Delineation of Aquifer Protection District: The Aquifer Protection District is delineated and established on a map entitled "Figure 2 Town of Reading, Massachusetts Zone II and Zone III Areas" prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. resulting from a study for the Town of Reading Entitled 100 Acre Wellfield Zone II Study dated July 1996 which shows certain aquifer protection areas consisting of aquifers or recharge areas. Such map is hereby made a part of the. Town of Reading Zoning By-Law and is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and the Building Inspector's Office. 4.8.5. Bound ary.Disputes: If the location of the District boundary in relation to a particular parcel is disputed, resolution shall be accomplished by the owner(s) filing a Special Permit application with the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPCA), the Reading Zoning Board of Appeals. Any application for a special permit for this purpose shall be accompanied by adequate documentation. The burden of proof shall be upon the owner(s) of the land to.show where the boundaries should be located. At the request of the owner(s), the Town may engage a professional engineer, hydrologist, geologist,'or soil scientist to determine more accurately the boundaries of the districts with respect to individual parcels of land and review the documentation presented by the owner(s). The SPGA may charge the owner(s) for the cost of such investigation. 4.8.6. Use Regulations: In the Aquifer Protection District, the following regulations shall apply: Reading Zoning By-Laws 46 Revised as of Jan. 2011 4.8.6.1. Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted within the Aquifer Protection District, provided that all necessary permits, orders, or approvals required by local, State or Federal laws are also obtained: 4.8.6.1:1. conservation of soil, water, plants and wildlife; 4.8.6.1.2. outdoor recreation, nature study, boating, fishing, and hunting where otherwise legally permitted; 4.8.6.1.3. foot, bicycle and/or horse paths and bridges; 4.8.6.1.4. normal operation and maintenance of existing water bodies and dams, splash boards, and other water control, supply and.conservation devices; 4.8.6.1.5. maintenance, repair, and enlargement of any existing structure, subject to Section 4.8.6.2.; 4.8.6.1.6. residential development, subject to Section 4.8.6.2.; 4.8.6.1.7. farming, gardening, nursery, conservation, forestry, harvesting and grazing, subject to Section 4.8.6.2.; 4.8.6.1.8. construction, maintenance, repair, and enlargement of drinking water supply related facilities such as, but not limited to, wells;, pipelines, aqueducts and tunnels; 4.8.6.1.9. impervious cover on property up to 15%; 5 31 4.8.6.1.10. impervious cover up to 20% if a system for artificial recharge of precipitation is provided that will not result in the degradation of groundwater quality. Recharge plans shall comply with the DEP Stormwater Guidelines and shall be submitted to the Town Engineer or the applicable Board, Committee or Commission for review and approval. 4.8.6.2. Prohibited Uses: The following uses are prohibited: 4.8.6.2.1. landfills and open dumps as defined in 310 CMR 19.006; 4.8.6.2.2. automobile graveyards and junkyards, as defined in M.G.L. c. 140B, 4.8.6.2.3. landfills receiving only wastewater and/or septage residuals including those approved by the. Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to M.G.L. c. 21, §26 through 53; M.G.L. c. 111, §17; M.G.L c. 83, §6 and 7, and regulations promulgated thereunder; 4.8.6.2.4. facilities that generate,. treat, store, or dispose of hazardous.waste that are subject to M.G.L. c. 21 C and 310 CMR 30.00, except for the following: 4.8.6.2.4.1. very small quantity generators as defined under 310 CMR 30.000; 4.8.6.2.4.2. household hazardous waste centers and events under 310 CMR 30.390; 4.8.6.2.4.3. waste oil retention facilities required by M.G.L. c. 21, §52A; 4.8.6.2.4.4. water remediation treatment works approved by DEP for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface waters; 4.8.6.2.4.5. petroleum; fuel oils, and, heating oil bulk stations and terminals including, but not limited to, those listed under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 5171 and 5983; 4.8.6.2.4.6. storage of liquid hazardous materials, as defined in M.G.L. c. 21 E, and. liquid petroleum products, unless such storage is (a) above ground level; and (b) on an impervious surface; and (c) either (i) in container(s) or above ground container(s) within a building; or; (ii) outdoors in covered container(s) or above ground tank(s) in an .area that has a containment system designed to hold either 10% of the total possible storage capacity of all containers, or 110% of the largest container's storage capacity, whichever is greater; 4.8.6.2.4.7. storage of sludge and septage, unless such storage is in compliance with 310 CMR 32.30 and 310 CMR 32.31; 4.8.6.2.4.8. storage of deicing chemicals unless such storage, including loading areas, is within a structure designed to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate; 4.8.6.2.4.9. storage of animal manure unless covered or contained in accordance with the specifications of.the Natural Resource Conservation Service; 4.8.6.2.4.10. earth removal, consisting of the removal of soil, loam, sand, gravel, or any other earth material (including mining activities) to within 4 feet of historical high groundwater as determined from monitoring wells and historical water table fluctuation data compiled by the United States Geological Survey, except for excavations for building foundations, roads, or utility works; 32 ~f6 4.8.6.2.4.11. discharge to the ground of non-sanitary waste Water including industrial and commercial process waste water, except: (a) the replacement or repair of an existing treatment works that will not result in a design capacity greater than the design capacity of the existing treatment works; (b) treatment works approved by the Department of Environmental Protection designed for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface water and operating in compliance with 314 CMR 5.05(3) or 5.05(13); (c) publicly owned treatment works. 4.8.6.2.4.12. stockpiling and disposal of snow and ice containing deicing chemicals if brought in from outside the district; 4.8.6.2.4.13. storage of commercial fertilizers, as defined in MGL Chapter 128,§64, unless such storage is within a structure designated to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate; 4.8.6.2.4.14. underground storage tanks related to the activities in Section 4.8.6.1. 4.8.7. Violation Notice: Written notice of any violations of this Section shall be given by the Building Inspector to the property owner as soon as possible after detection of a violation or a continuing violation. Such notice shall specify the requirement or restriction violated and the nature of the violation, and may also identify the actions necessary to remove or remedy the violations and preventative measures required for avoiding future violations and a schedule of compliance. A copy of such notice shall be submitted to the Building Inspector, the Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Town Engineer/Department of Public Works, and Water Department. The cost of containment, clean-up, or other action of compliance shall be borne by the owner of the premises. 33 s~~ 4 .16 Policy Establishing Aquifer Protection District Infiltration. System Design Guidelines (adopted by Board of Selectmen in 20051 The Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Reading establishes an Aquifer Protection District and establishes standards' whereby infiltration systems must be installed. The bylaw is silent on the design guidelines for such systems, and the exact situation in which a system must be installed. These design guidelines provide details to assist property owners, Town staff, and designers in implementing these required infiltration systems. 4.16.1 - New Construction Impervious area allowed by right 15 percent Additional impervious area allowed if infiltration is provided 5 percent Total impervious area allowed 20 percent Example: A homeowner wants to build a house (or an addition if the existing house has less than 15 percent impervious cover) that would result in 18 percent impervious cover. A building permit would be issued if an infiltration system were provided that infiltrated an impervious area equivalent to 3 percent of the total lot area. Any impervious area in excess of 20 percent requires a variance from the Zoning .Board of Appeals. 4.16.2 - Pre-Existing Non-Conforming lots having more than 15% and less than 20% impervious cover. Any proposed addition to impervious area that does not exceed 20 percent requires full compliance with the aquifer protection district requirements. That means that any impervious area between 15 and 20 percent must be infiltrated, including existing impervious area. Example: A homeowner wants to put an addition on' a house that would increase the impervious cover from 17 percent to 19 percent. A building permit would be issued if an infiltration system were provided that infiltrated an impervious area equivalent to 4 percent of the total lot area. Any proposed impervious area in. excess of 20 percent requires a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4.16.3 - Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Structures in Excess of 20% impervious cover The Building Inspector may permit additions to pre-existing non-conforming structures as long as the total impervious area is not increased and an infiltration system is provided to improve existing conditions. 34 The goal of providing an infiltration system is to bring the lot into compliance with the. aquifer protection district requirements if possible. In designing an infiltration system, the engineer should determine the feasibility.of providing full infiltration (i.e., reducing the effective impervious area to 15 percent) given the site constraints such as lot size, depth to groundwater, and suitability of soils. The adequacy of the infiltration system will be reviewed on a case by case basis. If full infiltration is not proposed, the engineer shall submit justification for a reduced level of infiltration in the application to the Town. Example: A homeowner wants to put on an addition where the existing impervious cover is 22 percent. By. removing an existing garage and a portion of the driveway, they are able to maintain the total impervious cover at 22 percent. A building permit would be issued for this lot if an infiltration system were provided that improves the existing condition (with the goal being to reduce the effective impervious area to 15 percent, i.e., infiltrate an impervious area equivalent to 7 percent of the lot area). Any increase in impervious area over existing conditions requires a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4.16.4 - Infiltration System Design Please note: Section 4.8.3 of the Zoning By-law states that impervious surfaces shall include all roofs, driveways, parking areas, roadways and walkways, regardless of the proposed surface material. This means that replacing a paved driveway with gravel or crushed stone does not reduce the calculated impervious area. Decks.that are constructed with open joints between the floorboards, and are not impervious underneath do not have to be included in the impervious calculation. The following are the Town of Reading guidelines for the design of infiltration systems. 1. It is preferable to infiltrate roof runoff wherever possible. 2. If other impervious areas (such as driveways) are proposed to be infiltrated, some type of pre-treatment device should be used (e.g., deep sump catch basin). 3. A licensed soil evaluator must conduct soil tests and a report from the evaluator must be submitted with the design. The soil tests must show the seasonal high groundwater table, depth to bedrock, soil texture, and the percolation rate of the soil. The Town reserves the right to observe the soil tests and must be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the test. 4. Infiltration systems should maintain at least a two-foot separation between the bottom of the system and seasonal high groundwater or bedrock. 5. Systems should be designed using TR-55 or TR-20 and should be sized to infiltrate at least a 2-year, 24 Hour Type III rainfall event (3.1 inches). Other methods may be acceptable if approved by the Town Engineer. An overflow mechanism should be provided to release larger storm flows. 6. The infiltration rate of the soil should be taken into consideration in the design to minimize the size-of the system. Three copies of the design report must be submitted to the Building Inspector for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 35 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 Re-zoning $ Date Available- $ 3000 Per Unit Date Available TOTAL on issuance of building permits Downtown $350,000 June 30, 2011 53 units X Estimated $ 509,000 SGD $3000 = June 30; 2011 If construction $159,000 begins by June 29, 2013 Gateway SGD $350,000 Sept. 1, 2011 200 units X Estimated: $ 950,000 $3000 = If construction $600,000 9-1-11-50 begins by Units = June 3, 2011 $150,000 6-1-2012 - 50 units = $150,000 3-1-2013 - 50 units = $150,000 12-1-2013 - 50 units = $150,000 Total $700,000 $759,000 $1,459,000 • Page 1- R \AA~r nnrt imante\(-0hA 1AI INITV CFR\/IRFC\Affnrrlahla Hnt icinnUn R nrniartari ctart _ ra ANTI 5_1 R_11 rinr Reading Woods 2011 Project Schedule 1. Demolition (including asbestos abatement; cut/cap utilities; and other) June 2011 -September 2011 2. Construction Sept 2011 - 2018 (phased as shown on approved plans) (per market) Construction Sequence Plan per Pulte Homes - 6/2111 Phase District Type Est. Start Total Units GSGD Units. 40R Pmt. 1 GSGD Clubhouse Sept. 9, 2011 66 16 Townhouses Building 9 50 units 50 $150,000 2 GSGD Building 8 50 units June, 2012 50 50 $150,000 3 GSGD Building 7 (50 units March, 2013 50. 50 $150,000 4 GSGD Building 6 50 units Dec., 2013 50 50 $150,000 5 Age Restr Building 5 36 units June, 2014 36 - - Building 4 50 units March, 2015 50 - 6 Age Restr Building 3 36 units Dec., 2015 36 - - Building 2 50 units Nov., 2016 50 - - Building 1 36 units Oct., 2017 36 - - FAX: (781) 942-9070 Website: www.readingma.gov TOWN CLERK (781) 942-9050 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING May 5, 2011 . Instructional Motion made by Ronald D'Addario, Precinct 6: 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: Aco;~/a^~1' Laura A Gemme Town Clerk 5A I Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, A 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9070 TOWN CLERK Website: www.readingma.gov (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. A true copy Atte t: Laur A Gemme e Town Clerk FAX: (781) 942=9070 TOWN CLERK Website: www.readingma.gov (781) 942-9050 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING May 5, 2011 Instructional Motion made by Russell Graham, Precinct 4: 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:' Laura A Gemme Town Clerk 5~3 Board of Selectmen Meeting May 10, 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 tip by the Board. The meeting convened at 6:30 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 Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Joanne Senders, Karl Weld, Erin Calvo-Bacci, Barry Berman, Lyn Whyte, Tim Kelley, Tom Connery, Tony D'Arezzo, Charlie Adams. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Stephen Goldy asked if the Recreation Committee was authorized to do sound permitting. The Town Manager indicated they are but that will be coming before the Selectmen in June. Mr. Goldy also noted that Camille Anthony will be filling in for him this week at the Senior Center. Camille Anthony noted that she attended a meeting of the Trust Fund Commissioners. She noted that her term is expiring on that committee and she feels it is time for someone to take her place - Stephen Goldy indicated he was interested in serving. Ms. Anthony noted that the Garden Club had their plant sale and the mail carriers will be collecting food this Saturday. Ben Tafoya asked about the tree lawns on Washington Street. The Town Manager noted that the state has approved a two foot tree lawn with a five foot sidewalk. Ben Tafoya indicated he wants to be reappointed to the Fall Street Faire Committee and he met with James Mawn, the owner of the MF Charles building, and he has a plan ready to go once he gets approval to move this bank branch. ' James Bonazoli thanked staff for all of the work that went into Town Meeting. He also noted that 186 communities signed the bottle bill and that will help clean up the parks. He attended a School. Committee meeting and they voted to name John Hollingsworth Fie1d. Jimmy Houston noted that Friday is the opening night for Chess Musical; Saturday is electronics recycling. Selectman Stephen Goldy commended Jimmy on his recycling efforts at the school. Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative Matters • It is time for the annual Board/Committee/Commission appointment process. ® Town counsel's tracking for hours/expenditure to date is included in your packet ® I have copied you on an email from Town Meeting member Tom Connery re: Killam School. We will be working this summer with School Department officials on a strategy to address the HC access at the school (oarl Board of Selectmen Meeting - May 10, 2011 - page 2 • The Boston Region MPO is considering changing their MOU to change the municipal membership. Currently the MOU requires representatives of three cities and three towns, and the potential amendment would change that so there would be no minimum or maximum requirement for how many of the six municipal representatives were from cities or towns. Finance • Brian Walsh has resigned from the Finance Committee in order to take a position with the School Department. The position may be filled in the normal annual BCC appointment process. Community Development • Calereso's has completed their demo work getting ready for construction of their new facility on south Main Street. • The helicopter Bti applications for mosquitoes in the East Middlesex Project area were completed mid-month. With ideal weather conditions, the three helicopters managed to finish the application by 3:00 p..m. • An outside section of the House version of the State budget has been filed which would curtail local Boards of Health ability to regulate smoking. I have asked for MMA's help in fighting back this provision. • Town Counsel has sent an email re: "Netcafes" which are now illegal per the Attorney General's emergency regulations. I have advised the Police Chief of that fact. Public Safety • You have in your packet the results of the traffic study on Harrison Street conducted in December. A second study will be done this spring.. • The Board has received a letter complimentary to the Public Safety response to a MV accident that happened 4-14-11. • Staff has been meeting with Oaktree regarding the logistics of their construction project. We are working on a construction process that will minimize the amount of the Brande Court parking lot utilized for construction, minimizes the disruption on Haven Street, and establishes truck routes. Normally this would all be handled on a staff level. Does the Board of Selectmen want to be involved in the details of this? James Bonazoli noted the Board does not need to be involved, just keep them informed. Public Works • DPW Water Division staff has again been recognized by DEP for outstanding performance in 2010, and will receive an award on May 5. • A hearing on Safe Routes to school project took place on 4-14-11. The hearing went well. There were a couple of specific requests to the Town from property owners that we are addressing directly - not part of the project - shrub removal in one instance to improve site distance and removal of an unsightly Town owned fence. • Correspondence from Christine Lusk of Washington Street regarding sidewalks and tree lawns was included in your packet. Board of Selectmen Meeting= May 10, 2011 - page 3 The Compost Center is open Friday, Saturday and Monday for the months of April and May. Don't forget to have your Community Access Sticker for 2011, available at the Police Station. Construction Projects Roadway Paving: • Will start in June and continue until August. We were going to start with Pearl, Haven and the intersection of Forest Glen with Pearl but we will have to re-assess our.plan of attack as the gas company notified us yesterday that they want to replace cast iron mains on Pearl, Hanscom, Wilson and Track. Sidewalks: • Imagination Station area - July construction. Camille Anthony noted that YMCA buses and 23 cars park on Birch Meadow. She requested that Imagination Station not be closed off until ready to do Imagination Station. Drainage: • DPW Garage water quality units July. • Howard Street improvements - bid May-June, construction this summer • Memorial Park swale silt removal and bank stabilization - summer work (dry season) Water: Sewer: Haverhill Street main replacement - anticipated construction start July Lewis Street sewer rehabilitation - late summer/fall. Slip lining. of the sewer main, limited to no excavation Smoke testing remainder of Town, mostly northern half of Town late summer/fall Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation Proclamation for Public Works Week - Public Works Director Jeff Zager and Public Works employees Jeff Cummings, Peter Isbell, Michael Hannaford and Arthur Markos were present. Jeff Zager noted that only 17 of 1700 communities were recognized and Reading was one. They received three proclamations from the State. _A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to declare May 15 to May 21, 2011 as Public Works Week in the Town of ReadinI4 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Personnel and Appointments Community Planning and Development Commission - Stephen Goldy noted that the VASC met and interviewed William Keating and Charlie Adams. Both candidates have good backgrounds. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony that the Board of Selectmen accept the report'of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee and confirm the following appointments to the following Committee: 60-3 Board of Selectmen. Meeting - May 10, 2011 - page 4 • Charles Adams for a position on the Community PlanninIZ and Development Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2011 • William Keating for an Associate position on the Community Planning and Development Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2011 The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Discussion/Action Items Highlights - 9-11 Memorial - Fire Fighter Mark Dwyer noted that the memorial is to honor all of those who lost their life on 9-11 including Kevin McCarthy from Reading. He proposes a walkway between two monuments - one honoring Kevin and one honoring all who died. There will also be three benches. He has already raised $5000 and is looking to raise $12,000. All finds are going into a charitable donations fiend at the Reading Co-op Bank. Presentation - Cultural Council Survey - Sudie Fay from the Cultural Council was present. She noted that the Cultural Council awards grants are funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council for activities. The council did a survey and the results show that there is an interest in public art galleries and there was a request for more historical education. Joint meetinr with Reading Housing Authority re: Use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund - The Reading Housing Authority called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. James Bonazoli noted that there were earlier discussions regarding the use of the Affordable Housing Trust Funds. There is currently $480,000 in the trust fund and Town Meeting approved the allocation plan. The Town Manager noted that there was more information on pages 7 - 21 of tonight's handout. He noted that consultant Chuck Eisenberg from Housing Partners is present. He also noted that the Board received an email from Jacqui Carson indicating that Peter Sanborn Place would like to apply for-fiinds also. Bill Onenberg, representing Oaktree, indicated that there will be 23 one-bedroom and 30 two- bedroom units for a total of 53 units. The cost is approximately $214,000 per unit not including parking or retail space. The.total cost of the project is $18.3 million with a $.4 million grant. The grant partially covers the cost of three additional affordable units. It will be difficult to proceed with the project without the grant. They are limited by the amount of rent they can collect on the affordable units and the units designated "affordable" will be in perpetuity. Ben Tafoya noted that 20% of the project has to be affordable because it is a 40R district. Chuck Eisenberg from Housing Partners noted that the loss of cash flow of three units is approximately $150,000. Paul Ognibene noted that they tried to fill the gap by going to the State, but they discouraged them. The Town suggested the trust finds instead of waiving permit fees. Mr. Ognibene noted that if they move forward with the project then the Town gets bonus, plus' permit fees and tax income. If they don't move forward then the Town gets nothing. ley Board of Selectmen Meeting - May 10, 2011 - page 5 Camille Anthony noted that 40R is increased density and asked what happens if these rental units turn to condo's after one year. Mr. Ognibene noted that whether they are condo or rentals the outcome is the same. Camille Anthony noted that if they switch to condos' then a lot of money is being made by the developer and if we are an equity partner, we should get a return on the investment. Chuck Eisenberg noted that there is a five year wait on the return. Housing Authority member Kevin Mulvey referenced a memo dated 4/11 fro1n Chuck Eisenberg which indicates that $400,000 is not needed. Chuck Eisenberg noted that he couldn't determine if it was needed due to the lack of information. Presuming the numbers are accurate, then the return on the investment is thin. James Bonazoli noted that $400,000 is a lot of money and that lot won't stay vacant if Oaktree walks away. The liquor license alone increased the retail value. Kevin Mulvey suggested a repayment plan from the rent money. James Bonazoli suggested reducing the grant $50,000 which is the parking lot amount. Richard Schubert asked if there could be subordinate language where the money is held until last. Chuck Eisenberg noted that the first mortgage for the construction will be paid off first. The Board noted that they received an.email from Finance Committee member Barry Berman and CPDC member Charlie Adams. Stephen Goldy noted that there was no application because we don't require it. He indicated he hasn't seen any financials (audited financial statements) and if they file bankruptcy then the Town is out of the money. Barry Berman noted that when Oaktree made the presentation to the Finance Committee it was pay or no project. If the Town wants to invest in downtown then there needs to be people living there. He proposes a structure investment of two loans of $160,000 granted when needed and interest free. These could be paid back when rental income starts being generated. Bill Brown noted that he is concerned about using public funds for a private entity. Dave Talbot noted that the 40R zoning gave the developer 30% more density and that is an extraordinary benefit. He also noted that the liquor license increases the rental value and no other developer in town has received this. The Town Manager noted that the Town subsidized the landfill project with state grants. Selectman Ben Tafoya summarized the following broad points of agreement: (00- Board of Selectmen Meeting - May 10, 2011 - page 6 1. Town will invest up to $400,000 to support the project 2. Town will only expend fiends to make up the difference *between the construction budget of $18.3 Million and the actual costs-starting from $17.9 Million 3. Town funds are "last in"; may be placed in escrow 4. Town gets security in the project in the event the project fails or bankrupts 5. Payback of funds if project converts to condos or change of ownership which involved sale of stake 6. Return of investment if payback exceeds pro forma (will need to agree how this is defined and benchmarks) 7. Return of investment if project is refinanced through non-standard (subsidized) means 8. Due diligence on Oaktree and financing We will continue to discuss other methods to replenish funds in Affordable Housing Trust apart from the possibilities above and we will work on a process to formalize the request for funds from the Trust including an RFP. James Bonazoli asked about Barry Berman's suggestion of monthly payback from rentals. Paul Ognibene noted that won't work because the rents have already been pledged to the banks. Housing Authority member Diane Cohen indicated she would like to see a deal come together with due diligence and also wants the money back. Housing Authority member Mary Connors had concerns about giving $400,000 without certainty of repayment. Housing Authority member Kevin Mulvey suggested sitting down and working out the details. After much discussion about what could and could not be done the consensus was to form a working group consisting of Kevin Mulvey, Diane Cohen, Ben Tafoya and. Stephen Goldy to negotiate the details and bring it back to both boards at the next meeting. A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to allocate up to $4500 in'administration fees for consulting and to help draft an agreement was approved by a vote of 9-0-0. Selectman IZichard Schubert left the meeting. A motion by Bonazoli to move $200,000 from the existing 40R funds into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund was not seconded due to the fact that those funds cannot be expended until the ground is broken. A motion by Karen Flammia seconded by Kevin Mulvey to ad.iourn the meeting of the Housing Authority at 10:00 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Board of Selectmen Meeting - May 10, 2011 - page 7 Hearing - Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rates for FY2012 - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Bob LeLacheur noted that the amount needed for water is a 9% increase without the use of reserves, sewer is up 1.50% and storm water rates remain the same as last year. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to close the hearing on setting the water, sewer and storm water rates for FY2012 was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to set the FY 2012 Water Rate at $8.27 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $ 16.54 effective with the August 2011 billing was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to set the FY 2012 Sewer Rate at $8.57 per 100 cubic feet with a minimum quarterly bill of $17.14 effective with the August , 2010 billing was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to set the Storm Water Rate at $40 per unit (2,552 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the August, 2011 billing was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Review/Approve New Precincts - The Town Manager noted that there is still some tweaking of census blocks going on. The Town Manager noted that the State will okay and do .a new map for the next meeting. Follow Up - Aquifer Protection District - This.was postponed to the next meeting. A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary ~'p'I L C ~co n C ZOAGA To: The Reading, MA Board of Selectmen and Reading Town Manager The condition of the sidewalks along Prescott Street with terminuses at West Street and the Reading Commuter Rail Station on Lincoln Street in Reading, Massachusetts are in such a state of disrepair that their current conditions represent a significant public safety hazard to pedestrians including residents, commuters and school children, who regularly use this well- traveled thoroughfare. We, the undersigned, respectfully request the Town of Reading to repair or replace as necessary the sidewalks along the length of Prescott Street described above. We simultaneously request the Reading Municipal Light Department to improve lighting conditions along Prescott Street to better illuminate the sidewalks and, provide sufficient lighting for safe, evening transit of pedestrians along the street. We believe the improvement to Prescott Street sidewalks and lighting will not only create a safer environment for those who currently walk along Prescott street, it will beautify the neighborhood, making the entrance to the downtown core more inviting and encouraging additional pedestrians to walk, thereby improving public health. Sincerely, 5 0 131. Name Address Signature NA/q e rU~ r ~A)lerr t/ fc-7v2c S% ;20,,v it 0IS' b} ► t~Y1 6-wux a3c~ U T - r 4 (x/6.:7 K C50 . , , `rS' ~'ili l yr Zl ac 47 1 ~~1' 57 . 1 a'7 L';. ~J -3C 31, 3°r APDRESS Page 2 of 3 12- Cc, Oq 4 S1 X C.a►~ wl l vG~CJL~ Page 3 of 3 G Z J May 18, 2011 Camille Anthony James Bonazoli Stephen Goldy Richard Schubert Ben Tafoya Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Reading Board of Selectmen: On behalf of Prescott Street residents, business owners and commuters, enclosed is a petition of 43 -signatures requesting that the Town of Reading make definitive plans for repairing the sidewalks and improving lighting conditions for pedestrians all along Prescott Street. As one of the major thoroughfares leading directly to the Reading Train Station and to gain access to downtown, Prescott Street is heavily used by pedestrians including MBTA passengers, school children, residents, and visitors. The current conditions of the sidewalks are unsafe for pedestrians, often forcing them into the street to avoid cracked and uneven pavement, poor drainage, and cars pulled onto sidewalks due to lack of curbing. During the wintertime, the uneven ground makes it more difficult to plow the sidewalks effectively, so pedestrians choose to walk in the road instead where there is a more serious risk of injury being hit by a passing car. We understand that this is a financially challenging time for Reading, and we want to.help in a meaningful way. To do our part, a fundraiser was held at the Chocolate Truffle in March during which a contribution was collected and earmarked towards Prescott Street sidewalk repairs. With this petition, we are pleased to present $150 for the Prescott Street Sidewalk and Lighting Repair initiative. Thank you for guiding our town as it continues to change and improve. Best regards, Lisa IN ykyta Resident, 114 Prescott Street cc: Peter Hechenbleikner q okwq Page 1 of 2 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Vincent Cameron [vcameron@RMLD.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 3:21 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Prescott St. Reading In looking at the pole number listing, it appears that is correct. From: Hechenbleikner, Peter. [mailto: phechenbleikner@ci. reading. ma. us] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:40 PM To: Vincent Cameron Subject: RE: Prescott St. Reading Thanks. Actually what I meant is are there lights located on every other pole? Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www,readingma.gov email townmanager@ci.readingma_us, Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingn a- survey.virtualtownhall.liet/stirvev/sid/887434dd9e2l 3 0b7/ From: Vincent Cameron [mailto:vcameron@RMLD.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:37 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter ` Subject: RE: Prescott St. Reading All seem to be working. I didn't see any blanks. From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto: phechenbleikner@ci. reading. ma. us] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:19 PM To: Vincent Cameron Subject: RE: Prescott St. Reading Thanks Vinnie. Can you tell from this whether the street lights are on every other pole which is our standard? Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 6/1/2011 "to~< Page 2 of 2 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Friday: CLOSED phone: -781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readingma.gov email tawn_man.a.ger.@Q..re ,,d ng ma.,.,u,s Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at httP://readuignla- survey. virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2130b7/ From: Vincent Cameron [mailto:vcameron@RMLD.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:16 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Kevin Sullivan Subject: FW: Prescott st, Reading This morning I received a copy of a letter you received from residents in Reading concerned about the sidewalks on Prescott Street. In the letter the residents stated that the street lighting levels were also in question. Attached is a listing of the street lights on Prescott Street. There are 16 100 HPS and 150 HPS. Let me know if you need any help on this. 6/1/2011 S L/C So C. t&+.- Tennessee (Gas Pipeline an El Paso company 2011 MAY 26 AM 10: 43 May 23, 2011 Re: Tennessee Gas Pipeline 2011 VMP Dear Municipal Official: In compliance with 333 CIVIR 11.00, 1 am sending you the Notice of Approval from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for Tennessee Gas Pipeline's 2011 Vegetation Management Plan. The plan can be viewed electronically at the following website (hard copy(s) available upon request): http://www.tennesseeadvantage.com/EnvironmentalProiectNotifications.asp Please contact me with any questions or to request hardcopies Sincerely, Steve Morawski Principal Environmental Representative Enclosures: VMP Notice of Approval Notice Sent to: Chief Elected Municipal Official Board of Health Conservation Commission Tennessee Gas Pipeline 8 Anngina Drive Enfield, Connecticut 06082 qbl lei 860.763.4081 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Department of Agricultural Resources 251 Causeway Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114 DAR 4tM 617-626-1700 fax: 617-626-1850 www.mass.gov/agr MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT yt OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES DEVAL L. PATRICK TIMOTHY P. MURRAY RICHARD K. SULLIVAN JR. SCOTT J. SOARES Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary Commissioner Stephen Morawslci Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company 8 Anngina Drive Enfield, CT 06082 May 5, 2011 Dear Mr. Morawslci, Pursuant to 333 CMR 11.05 (5)(c) notice of approval of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as modified and recommended for approval by the attending members of the VMP Panel is hereby given. Copies of the approved VMP should be mailed to the Chief Elected Official, Board of Health and Conservation Commission of each municipality covered by the plan. This approval is subject to all the provisions of (333 CMR 11.00-all). It will remain in effect for the years 2011 through 2015, unless suspended, revoked, or modified. Please be advised, any violations of the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act, MGL, Chapter 132 B or the Regulations promulgated thereunder, 333 CMR inclusive, may subject the responsible party or parties to agency action and referral of this matter to the Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the local District Attorney's office for civil or criminal prosecution. Thank you for your time and efforts in this program. Sin rely, Scott J. Soai es Commissi er q6z Page 1 of 1 L-1 c ea s Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:38 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Causeway Road update I/c Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readingma.gov email townmena.ger@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhail.net/survey/sid/887434d.d9e2130b7/ From: Crupi, Andrea (HOU) [mailto:Andrea.Crupi@mahouse.gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:23 AM To: Town Manager Subject: Causeway Road update Hi Peter- Representative Jones asked me to contact you regarding a recent update on Causeway Road. The MassHighway Department has agreed to cover the repairs in front of their facility through an existing MassHighway work order that is currently open. According to Jefferson Smith at the MA Department of Transportation (MassDOT) the work will start as soon as the Town is ready for them to do so. Representative Jones is pleased that the MassDOT was able to provide some financial assistance to the residents of Causeway Road and to the Town of Reading during these tough fiscal times to make this project a success. If you have any questions or if I can of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best, Andrea .Andrea M. Crupi Office of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. State House, Room 124 Boston, MA 02133 (617) 722-2100 5/25/2011 ` OFRTown of Reading r4 _ e 16 Lowell Street 0 w Reading, ILIA 01867-2685 oJ639~1NCORQ~4P~ , FAX: (781) 942-9071 Email: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Website: www. readingma.gov i~ G 6aS TOWN MANAGER (781) 942-9043 May 25, 2011 Ms. Lisa Mykyta 114 Prescott Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Ms. Mykyta: Thank you for the letter, the check and the petitions. As I'm sure you and your petitioners recognize, sidewalks are not continuous from West Street to Lincoln Street. Prescott Street is one of the few streets in Reading fortunate enough to have sidewalk along portions of the street on both sides of the street. The cost of repair and replacement of the sidewalks in this area would run into the 10's of 1000's if not in the excess of $100,000. The Town does not have that type of funding available for sidewalk repair or improvements. We will take a look at the sidewalks in the area and determine what needs to be done immediately to make them safe. All of the reasons you expressed for having, sidewalks are extremely valid and personally I applaud them. The only way that the Town will be able, in the foreseeable future, to maintain and expand its sidewalks supply is through grants (we were fortunate in getting a Safe Routes to School grant) and through some kind of a capital exclusion or debt exclusion for this purpose. The Board of Selectmen has discussed this in the past, and while supportive of expanding and maintaining sidewalks, felt the time was not right for a debt exclusion or capital exclusion under Prop 2 '/2 We thank you for the check. We will utilize it for doing whatever sidewalk repair improvements we're able to do in the near term. q Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 G B CAS James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Ben Tafoya BOARD OF SELECTMEN (781) 942-9043 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us May 26, 2011 Representative Brad Jones State House Room 124 Boston, MA 02133 Re: West Street project Dear Representative Jones: I am writing to give you an update on the West Street road reconstruction project in Reading, and to ask for your assistance. Last winter, Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, and Town Engineer George Zambouras met with officials of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The meeting was arranged by Representative Jones. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how the Town could advance the West Street road reconstruction project through the TIP process, or whether or not there was an alternative approach to move this project forward. Based on the discussion with MassDOT, the Town has embarked on a series of meetings this spring with the municipal representatives on the MPO (the organization that approves projects on the TIP): Mayor Stetti Warren of Newton Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville Mayor Joseph Sullivan of Braintree Town Manager Julian Suso of Framingham Town Manager Rick Reed of Bedford Town Manager Khulamo of Hopkinton These conversations have been very positive, but of course all of the MPO representatives have been clear on the very competitive nature of funding . for transportation projects. 6t e-, 1[ We are writing to you to ask that you write, call, or email the state representatives on the MPO to advocate for this project, and hopefully advance us to a successful conclusion of this 14 year journey to get this project funded for construction as quickly as possible. I am attaching a map and fact sheet about the project, and we would be happy to host a tour of the project and any other briefing that you would find helpful. The following bullets are some of the major facts related to the project: o Design started in 1997 ♦ Full community support o Town has spent over $400,000 on the project to date (design) 0 75% design approved by MassDOT, and all comments have been received o All environmental clearances have been received (Reading Conservation Commission) m No right of way required - only temporary construction easements This project is needed now. The road continues to deteriorate and wasted money will be spent soon on temporary repairs. The project will result in improvements in school safety and reduction in school traffic because student walking to school will become easier and safer. The West Street improvement project is "shovel ready" and we could easily be into construction next spring if all funding approvals were in place. Thank you for whatever support you can give us for this top priority Town project. Sincerely, .x James Bonazoli, Chairman Reading Board of Selectmen qe:~ Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street .Reading, MA 01867 James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Ben Tafoya BOARD OF SELECTMEN (781) 942-9043 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us May 26, 2011 Senator Katherine Clark State House Boston, MA 02133 Re: West Street project Dear Senator Clark: I am writing to give you an update on the West Street road reconstruction project in Reading, and to ask for your assistance. Last winter, Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, and Town Engineer George Zambouras met with officials of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The meeting was arranged by Representative Jones. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how the Town could advance the West Street road reconstruction project through the TIP process, or whether or not there was an alternative approach to move this project forward. Based on the discussion with MassDOT, the Town has embarked on a series of meetings this spring with the municipal representatives on the MPO (the organization that approves projects on the TIP): Mayor Stetti Warren of Newton Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville Mayor Joseph Sullivan of Braintree Town Manager Julian Suso of Framingham Town Manager Rick Reed of Bedford Town Manager Khulamo of Hopkinton These conversations have been very positive, but of course all of the MPO representatives have been clear on the very competitive nature of funding for transportation projects. cl e We are writing to you to ask that you write, call, or email the state representatives on the MPO to advocate for this project, and hopefully advance us to a successful conclusion of this 14 year journey to get this project funded for construction as quickly as possible. I am attaching a map and fact sheet about the project, and we would be happy to host a tour of the project and any other briefing that you would find helpful. The following bullets are some of the major facts related to the project: o Design started in 1997 ♦ Full community support o Town has spent over $400,000 on the project to date (design) ® 75% design approved by MassDOT, and all comments have been received ® All environmental clearances have been received (Reading Conservation Commission) ♦ No right of way required - only temporary construction easements This project is needed now. The road continues to deteriorate and wasted money will be spent soon on temporary repairs. The project will result in improvements in school safety and reduction in school traffic because student walking to school will become easier and safer. The West Street improvement project is "shovel ready" and we could easily be into construction. next spring if all funding approvals were in place. Thank you for whatever support you can give us for this top priority Town project. Sincerely, James Bonazoli, Chairman Reading Board of Selectmen May 26, 2011 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Representative Jim Dwyer State House Room 39 Boston, MA 02133 Re: West Street project Dear Representative Dwyer: James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Camille W. Anthony, Vice Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary Stephen A. Goldy Ben Tafoya BOARD OF SELECTMEN (781) 942-9043 FAX: (781) 942-9071 Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us I am writing to give you an update on the West Street road reconstruction project in Reading, and to ask for your assistance. Last winter, Selectman Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, and Town Engineer George Zambouras met with officials of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The meeting was arranged by Representative Jones. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how the Town could advance the West Street road reconstruction project through the TIP process, or whether or not there was an alternative approach to move this project forward. Based on the discussion with MassDOT, the Town has embarked on a series of meetings this spring with the municipal representatives on the MPO (the organization that approves projects on the TIP): Mayor Stetti Warren of Newton Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville Mayor Joseph Sullivan of Braintree Town Manager Julian Suso of Framingham Town Manager Rick Reed of Bedford Town Manager Khulamo of Hopkinton These conversations have been very positive, but of course all of the MPO representatives have been clear. on the very competitive nature of funding for transportation projects. q is' We are writing to you to ask that you write, call, or email the state representatives on the MPO to advocate for this project, and hopefully advance us to a successful conclusion of this 14 year journey to get this project funded for construction as quickly as possible. I am attaching a map and fact sheet about the project, and we would be happy to.host a tour of the project and any other briefing that you would find helpful. The following bullets are some of the major facts related to the project: o Design started in 1997 ® Full community support ♦ Town has spent over $400,000 on the project to date (design) ® 75% design approved by MassDOT, and all comments have been received ® All environmental clearances have been received (Reading Conservation Commission) o No right of way required - only temporary construction easements This project is needed now. The road continues to deteriorate and wasted money will be spent soon on temporary repairs. The project will result in improvements in school safety and reduction in school traffic because student walking to school will become easier and safer. The West Street improvement project is "shovel ready" and we could easily be into construction next spring if all funding approvals were in place. Thank you for whatever support you can give us for this top priority Town project. Sincerely, /James Bonazoli, Chairman Reading Board of Selectmen Cr .e RECONSTRUCTION OF WEST STREET READING, MASSACHUSETTS MASSDOT PROJECT FILE NUMBER 601705 PROJECT LOCATION AND LIMITS The project includes the West Street Corridor from the intersection of West/Willow/Summer Avenue southward to the Woburn City Line in Reading, Massachusetts. Improvements to the intersection of Woburn Street at Summer Avenue are also included as part of the project. The project limits along. the corridor extend approximately 7,500 feet (1.4 miles) along West Street and an additional 2,500 feet (.5 mile) along the intersecting side streets for a total project length of approximately 10,000 feet (1.9 miles). LOCATION PLAN 6161 THE PROJECT HAS BEEN IN.THE WORKS FOR OVER 14 YEARS. • This project received Project Review Committee approval on February 6, 1996 ® 25% Design Package submitted to MassDOT on February 27; 2006 • MassDOT Design Public Hearing held on January 30, 2008 • 75% Design Package submitted to MassDOT on September 29, 2008 • Order of Conditions issued by the Reading Conservation Commission on December 2, 2009 • Received of 75% Design Package October 2010 • In Process of completing 100% Design PROJECT NEED • ADT along West Street corridor is approximately 13,100 vehicles • West Street serves as the primary connector between Woburn and communities north of Reading and also provides access to I-95 in Woburn and 1-93 in Wilmington • School Safety need oBarrows Elementary School (K.-5) immediately abuts West Street. There are 400 children in the school the majority of which use West Street to access the school. This school site also contains a park site which contains neighborhood basketball, tennis, baseball, and playground facilities. oParker Middle School (64) lies 4 blocks to the east of West Street and houses approximately 595 students, about 1/4 of whom must cross West Street to get to school. This site also contains one of the Town's major athletic facilities consisting of an artificial turf soccer, lacrosse, and football field. oThe intersection of Woburn Street and Summer Avenue is one block from Parker Middle School and under this project anew signal will be installed.. oJoshua Eaton School (K-5) lies approximately 5 blocks to the east of West Street and houses 425 elementary school students as well as a major youth baseball facility and playground. oAustin Preparatory School (5-12) lies near the northerly end of the project about a block away, and houses 695 students, all of whom drive or driven to school. At least 1/2 of the students arrive at school via West Street • Community Growth (in and outside of Reading); Three major housing developments, as well as growth in the commercial areas of Woburn, create more traffic on West Street. oAvalon Bay 490 unit multifamily residential rental development in Woburn - access is only via West Street oJohnson Woods 250 unit multifamily residential for sale (condo's) development in Reading - 10% affordable units - access is only via West Street oReading Commons 240 unit 40b rental development - 20% low income - access only via West Street o 'Commercial development in Woburn - Cummings Park and Mishawaum Road retail area - still expanding MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT INFORMATION • West Street Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is approximately 61.5 on a scale of 100 • Town completed water distribution main along West Street in 2005, in preparation of the reconstruction project. The roadway is now in desperate need to reconstruction and if the project is not moved quickly local funds will have to be spent which will be wasted when the reconstruction project is done. • . Length of project is approximately 1.9 miles (includes side streets) • Project to provide continuous pedestrian and wheelchair facilities with new cement concrete sidewalks and ADAIAAB wheelchair ramps and grass buffer strips along both sides of roadway • Project to install new School Crossing Traffic Signal (fully actuated) at West Street/King Street/Winslow Road intersection for Barrows Elementary School and Parker Middle School students • . Project cost is currently $7,907.254.57 (MassDOT is carrying this amount in their system) . • The town has expended approximately $408,000.00 for Design Services to date • MassDOT has completed the 75% Design Review with the exception of the District 4 DUCE Section (District has sent draft DUCE Comments with the formal comments due by September 17, 2010) • The Utility Coordination Meeting was held on May 18, 2010 and site walk was held on June 29, 2010 RIGHT OF WAY and ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS o Town is obtaining signatures on new Right of Way forms (no permanent easements or takings) • The CE Checklist and ENF were submitted to MassDOT on June 23, 2010 • Local Conservation Commission approval received 2010 FUNDING (TIP) STATUS 9 0 Project currently resides in the Universe of Projects (TIP evaluation score 55) I MASSACHUSETTS BASED \\\\VVV MEMBER DRIVE May 27, 2011 L (C &if One Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 617-426-7272 or 800-882-1498 Facsimile 617-426-9546 e www.emiia.org 2011 MAY 3I 20 Re: $5 Million Participation Credits Approved by MIIA Board of Directors Dear MIIA Member: At the May meeting, the MIIA Board of Directors approved an additional $5 million in participation credits for participants in the workers' compensation program and property and liability program for the current fiscal year. These credits are in addition to the $2.5 million in credits announced in December, 2010. These credits recognize the loyalty and commitment of the MIIA membership. The longer you remain in the program, the higher your credit. The MIIA Board reviews the program's financial position quarterly and upon advice of its actuaries and management, determines if additional credits can be provided to the members. These credits are over and above the already discounted rates and credits that you receive at the beginning of the fiscal year. As many of you are aware, the MIIA Board is composed of local officials who are keenly aware of the difficult financial conditions that cities and towns face. This understanding, coupled with a commitment to providing members with long-term price stability, translates to a Board that seeks on an ongoing basis to provide members with the highest level of financial benefits that is financially prudent. The MIIA Board also continued its commitment to the MIIA Rewards program, our signature loss control program that rewards members for participation in risk management and loss control efforts. In total, $2.1 million was approved for this initiative. In addition, the Board expanded the Loss Control Grant program by $150,000 bringing the total amount of grants available for FY 2012 to $500,000. Information on next year's grant program will be sent shortly after the beginning of the fiscal year. We are very pleased to offer these cost saving measures and real dollar savings. Your participation and commitment in MIIA is very much appreciated and we look forward to working with you to continue helping to control your insurance costs. Sinc rely, Geof eckwith President Stanley orcoran Executive Vice President An InterlocaI Service of the Massachusetts Municipal Association 9~ cC $0 ~!c MASSACIFIUSI ET TS MUNICIPAL ONE NVINTHROP .SQUARE, BOSTON, MA 02110 A,iSO I.A..TION 617- 25-7272 800-882-14-98 fig 617-L;95-131 4 * t~zv~v.ann~a.nr June 1, 2011 The Honorable Michael Kane, House Chair The Honorable James Welch, Senate Chair Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government State House Boston; MA 02133 Dear Chairman Kane, Chairman Welch and Members of the Committee, On behalf of the cities and towns of the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Municipal Association urges you and your colleagues to issue a favorable report to S. 1011, An Act relative to the removal or transportation of trash. It is imperative that communities have the ability to regulate the time of day that commercial trash pick-up can occur. Loud and often disruptive removal and transportation of trash at late-night or early-morning hours is of particular concern in communities where commercial and residential properties are close together, such as in or near town and city centers and populated areas. This untimely and disruptive trash and refuse pick-up is both an undue annoyance and a public health concern, and this bill changes Section 31A of Chapter 111 to allow municipal officials to safely regulate this practice. Municipal officials should have the authority to act on behalf of their citizens to appropriately protect the public interest. We urge the Committee to give this bill a favorable report. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Geoffrey C. Beckwith Executive Director L/ C 665 May 2.5, 2011 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16' Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 To Whom It May Concern: As a new resident of Reading, I have been pleasantly satisfied with all town services. My wife and I couldn't be happier in Reading. However, something is missing. There are over 2,000 dogs living in Reading who do not currently have a safe, fenced dog park to socialize in. One of the primary benefits of creating a fenced area for dogs is pet waste management. Having an area that is specific to dogs would reduce pet traffic in our town parks. Providing convenient rubbish bins would help ensure that pet waste is disposed of properly. I know that keeping our parks sanitary is the primary goal of the R.U.F.F.S. program, establishing a fenced dog park would go a long way in helping that effort. Another way that a dog. park would help all Reading residents is that an exercised, tired dog is a happy and non-aggressive dog. We wouldn't see so much straining on leashes to get to the dog walking by across the .street. Dogs that are socialized are significantly less aggressive towards other dogs and human alike. Barking is reduced, helping noise levels in town. Finally, a dog park in town would also allow us humans to socialize as well. There is a great sense of community in town that would only be increased if resident dog owners got together to socialize while our furry friends did the same. I must stress the importance of any dog park in Reading being fenced. No matter how much we have our dogs under voice control, when that squirrel runs by sometimes a dog is just not going to listen. Additionally, having the area fenced would help contain pet waste and make any upkeep of the .area much easier. I would highly suggest using wood chips as a base, as this allows for better drainage which would male the park usable year round. A good example to look at is Bark. Place at the. Breakh'eart Reservation in Saugus. Thank you very much for reading this letter. If you have any questions, please Feel free to contact me via mail, email, or phone. My wife Miriam and I and our Lab/Beagle mix Perla thank you very much for even considering establishing a dog park in Reading. Sincerely, e__ 5~_~ Ross Crowley 20 Pine Ridge Rd ross.crowley@gmail.com (339) 222-7810 qh Q,s0tj OF 00%, 9~ ~pM S UQ A ~ ` 0Q FO ~NrES OF P~ May 26, 2011 07598 MC2501756130 Mr. Ben Tafoya Chairman 16 Lowell St Reading MA 01867 Dear Chairman Tafoya: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau Washington, DC 20233-0001 IC P G S OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR WS~ Vf~e✓' . C WI.( i r Vim) 1 . ` , W C"4A~-- N CO I am writing to thank you for your efforts to help make the 2010 Census a success. The 23rd Census of the United States was a massive and important undertaking, and I realize that it could not have been achieved without your support. I am pleased to provide you with instructions to assist you in obtaining information from the 2010 Census on your community. We have enclosed detailed instructions for finding the new Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 online. This profile provides a look at your community's population count, age and sex distribution, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, household relationships, group quarters population, housing occupancy and home ownership status. A profile is available for all states, counties, minor civil divisions, places, American Indian and Alaska Native areas, the Hawaiian home lands, and municipios in Puerto Rico. The enclosed instructions guide you through findingthese data on our American FactFinder website at http://factfinder2.census.gov. We also invite you to explore these data on our interactive map at http://2010.census.gov/2010census/popmap/. We will release additional data products from the 2010 Census through 2013. 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