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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Selectmen
PROM: Peter I. I Iechenbleikner
DA'Z'E:: July 28, 2011
RE: August 2, 2011 Agenda
lc) included in your packet is the customer service survey results for the first half of 2011.
The number of surveys received seems to be constant from the past two years. Town
staff continues to perform at a very high level of customer service based on information
submitted by residents and other customers. Procedurally, the contact information is
removed From the survey forms and the survey forms are then distributed to each
department for their information and follow up when appropriate. We are also working
on doing customer service training for staff, and developing a methodology to capture
customer service input that is received i.n other ways other than the formal forms.
The conservation restriction for 40. Sunset Rock Lane is in your packet and will require
the Selectmen's signatures. It has been approved by the Conservation Commission and
by the property owner. Following the Selectmen's signatures this will go to the State for
their signature and filing. This property has been the subject of litigation for a number of
years.
3a) Included in your packet is a list of those volunteers who are retiring and have served for
five years or more on a Board, Committee or Commission of the Town. Certificates of
Appreciation are available for any of those who are present on Tuesday evening.
4a) Enclosed in your packet is proposed Selectmen Liaison Assignments for fiscal year 2012
based on input received by the Chairman from Board members. This needs to be
approved by the Board.
4b-e) Enclosed in your material is the minutes of the Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
meeting of July 26, 2011. The Committee is recommending appointment of candidates
for the Board of Health, Historical Con-rmission, Recreation Committee and Zoning
Board of Appeals. Included in your packet also is a list of other volunteer vacancies.
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5a) As follow up to the discussion on amplified sound in the parks, included in your packet is
the draft policy establishing an ad hoc committee to review amplified sound on public
property under jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. If the Board is interested in
i-noving forward with adoption of this policy in establishing an ad hoc committee, that
can be done at vour next meeting in August.
5b) The two Mobil stations on Main Street are changing to Global gas stations and
Selectmen's approval is required for that change. The two locations are 178 Main Street
at Summer Avenue, and Franklin and Main Streets - 1330 Main Street. Staff review has
no problems with the change of names, but the Community Services Administrator notes
that they will need approval and all signs will need to come into compliance with the
Sign Bylaw.
5c) The Green Repair Program is well underway and bills need to be paid. Borrowing is
required for the Town's share of this project. The Treasurer intends to borrow internally
i.e. borrow from some of our own accounts. This will be short-term until we sell the
bonds. This will require Selectmen's approval and signature of the forms.
5c) Oaktrec has proposed to have Watertown Community Housing designated as the
monitoring agent for the affordable housing in Oaktree. Information on Watertown
Community Mousing is enclosed, and representatives from Oaktree and Watertown
Community ]-lousing will be present to answer any questions that the Board of Selectmen
may have.
51) The joint meeting of the Selectmen and the Reading Housing Authority has been
scheduled briefly to approve the escrow agreement between the Town and Oaktree
relative to the $200,000 grant from the Affordable Housing Trust Funds to support the
affordable housing in the Oaktree Development. This escrow agreement has been
extensively reviewed by counsel and by Oaktree.
5g) The school zone flashers have been in place for over 20 years at our elementary school
locations. We are experiencing extensive breakdowns of these flashing lights. Staff has
reviewed the literature to determine whether or not the flashing school zone lights in
elementary school districts are effective in insuring pedestrian safety, and the literature
indicates that the flashing lights are more effective than signs. Signs are much easier and
less costly to maintain. Staff has had discussion with the Joshua Eaton School, the
administration and with the PTO Safety Committee and 'we are recommending removal
ofthe flashing lights and replace them with signs as noted on the attached diagram. If the
Board has no problems with moving ahead with this we will be able to accomplish this
before the start of school. We've done the same thing in the Birch Meadow area and it is
working successfully. With the other elementary schools we would do the same thing as
the Iashing lights deteriorate to the point of not being able to be repaired.
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Sh) While serving the papers on the violations for serving to underage operatives, the Town
discovered that Oye's Restaurant did not have a manager in charge. The Board was.
aware of this at the time of the hearing for the service to underage, and directed that we
should have this violation brought before the Board. It needed to be done separately
because the original notice to the business did not include this violation. This is a hearing
by the Board of Selectmen, and if the Board finds that there was a violation it may take
whatever action it deems appropriate under your rules and regulations.
5i) Town Counsel has prepared the order of taking for the temporary and one permanent
easement for the safe route to school sidewalk project. This needs to be approved by the
Board and then will be filed by Town Counsel.
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Customer Service Survey
Responses: 94
1. What department did you visit?
Answered: 91 skipped: 3
Building, Electrical, Fire
Water and Utilities
Building
Water Department
retirement.
Recreation
BPW/Finance
Water
DPW
DPW/Water
building
Public Works
Engineering
Human Resources
Water
Recreation
Engineering
Water/Sewer
Department of Public Works
Public Works
water/sewer
Engineering
Town Clerk
Collector
DPW at house and over phone
DPW
Clerk, Health/Senior & Planning
Building Inspector
DPW
Public Health
Building Inspector
planning
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Water Department
Collections
Treasurer's office
Water Department
Tree warden
Public Works
Water/Sewer
DPW
DPW
Water Department
RMLD
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DPW
Recreation
DPW
Public Works
DPW
Water
DPW
Basement- Name Unknown
Building Inspector
Public Works
Public Works
DPW
Public Works
Town Manager (via email)
DPW
Water
Police Dept.
Water
Recreation
water
Water Department
Building
DPW
DPW came to me
Public Works via phone
DPW
clerk
Public Works
Elder Services
DPW
Police Department
Police
puplic works/trees
Engineering
Engineering
DPW
Building Inspector
NOne, internet and mail
Police/parking
DPW
Water
public works
Water
Water
Water Department and Public Works
police
Town Clerk
2. What was the reason for your visit?
Answered: 90 Skipped: 4
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Permits
Purchase a new washer/dryer
obtain copies of plans
Rebate
payroll
financial assistance
? about recycling
Water rebate toilet replacement
2 new bath
Pick up a water rebate form
permit
Rebate
Property inquiry
Change Health Insurance
Rebate
Register for T-Ball
plot plan
Rebate
Low-flow toilet rebate
water conservation rebate
water bill
Plot Plan
dog licenses
Bill Payment
Rebate following purchase of washing machine
Recycle Bisn (Not Taking All Debris)
Dog License, info on Senior Housing
real estate due diligence
snow plowing issue
Rebate
Check for permits
advertising lawn signs
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Water Conservation Rebate
To pay a bill
Direct deposit my pay from school system
New Toilet Rebate
Discuss town tree removal
To obtain rebate on purchase of new washing machine
High bill
Energy Rebate
New Washer
Rebate
washer rebate
toilet replacement
buy movie fix
Water Conservation Rebate
water rebates
Rebate - Water Conservation
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Relief of excess water bill due to leak.
rain barrels
Rebate
Permit to Remodel
Rebate
water conservation rebate
Water Conservation Rebate
Water Conservation rebate
Question about bike racks in town
Water Conservation Rebate
Low flush toilets
Meeting
Toilet Rebate Program
Information about payment
new washing machine
Rebate
Permit
water conservation rebate-checked to see if washer was installed
water rebate new washer
new appliance rebate
Water Conservation Rebate
register to vote
Water Conservation Rebate
Assistance
water conservation rebate
Information
RAD
tree removal request
surveying info
Purchase rain barrels & compost center pass
Building Permit for Deck Construction
rebate for washing machine
parking/compost sticker
road not drivable
Water Conservation Rebate
rebate
Rebate
Water Conservation Rebate Program
Rebate for water and energy conserving washing machine
traffic hazard
post meeting
3. Were you assisted in a timely manner?
Answered: 92 Skipped: 2
13
I poor (2)
2 fair (0)
M 3 average (2)
4 good (8)
03 5 excellent (80)
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5. Was the person who assisted you knowledgeable?
Answered: 91 Skipped: 3
1 poor (1)
F 2 fair (3)
® 3 average (1)
r 4 good (10)
5 excellent (76)
5. Did you accomplish what you came for?
Answered: 90 Skipped: 4
U 1 poor (2)
2 2 fair (1)
M 3 average (1)
rr 4 good (10)
5 excellent (76)
5. Was the person you spoke with professional/courteous?
Answered: 91 Skipped: 3
1 poor (3)
2 fair (1)
® 3 average (0)
4 good (9)
i.5 excellent (78)'
5. Did you leave with a clearer understanding?
Answered: 91 Skipped: 3
® 1 poor (1)
2 fair (1)
® 3 average (3)
C 3 4 good (10)
5 excellent (76)
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5. Any comments or suggestions on how we can enhance customer service?
Answered: 63 Skipped: 31
No
Exceptional & Professional!!
Ann Gentile and Abby McCabe were both extremely helpful!!
John Feudo and his staff are very helpful and professional. John got back to be in a timely manner and was very
understand and knowledgeablel!
my question was in the form of an email
More than helpful - very detailed and polite. We received our rebate in a timely manner. Very accomodating with visit
times to fit with our schedules. _
No, I believe the people in the department were very nice, all of them.
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Not at this time - everything was great.
Thank you Public Works. Excellent service.
Mr Markos was very helpful and informative.
Petra helped tremendously - when I messed up the form, she said she would fill in the technical details for me -
Awesome!
The washer rebate was so simple. Thanks for great service.
The woman (whose name I failed to get) was very pleasant, professional and assisted me in registering my son for his
first year of t-ball. She was great!
My experience was absolutely wonderful.
I first contacted the Town Hall and spoke to a very curtious and helpful woman explaining my situation. She gave me the
procedure to follow. I did as she said and with her help as well as Ms. Kinsella help my problem was taken care of to my
satisfaction. It was a very pleasant experience. Keep up the good work !
Customer service was excellent in all areas. No suggestions needed.
No-
Mike and Ann were very helpful!
Abby was very helpful
Keep planning and Conservation staffed at full time..
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Very friendly, good service
The entire office staff was very cordial and-helpful. Thanks to Nancy and her staff.
Please keep hiring people like Ann who I talked to on the phone.
No complaints here. Bob Keating was fast to respond with a fair decision on my issue.
Keep up the great work
It was easy and fast. Thank you.
The Reading Light Came to my condo to verify I had a new EE washer
Always great at town hall. Nothing to improve upon! '
Everyone I spoke to was very helpful and the rebate was handled very quickly - we were very happy with the service.
I received the application from the appliance store: I did not speak to anyone at Town Hall. I received my check soon
after I applied.
Loretta is great. I had some difficulty in settling this in a timely manner due to the office being closed on Fridays.
Wonderful deal on the rainbarrels - the program has made them very affordable - thank you
People that I worked with were very helpful.
Person who did the in-home verification was also very courteous and efficient. Another great program. Thank you
I would have answered all of these as 5s, but at this point my question was not completely answered but rather directed
to the person who can answer it.
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Very smooth easy process, no problems. Thank you
Common courteousness does not exist at the Police Station.
It was excellent. Commitments were kept and appointments were on time.
Great staff! These individuals care about the youth of this community. They do their best to meet the needs of the many
"interest groups" here in town.
Good job.
I question the position of permit coordinator - the process needs to be changed.
Have since received rebate check Thank you
Process was quick and easy, no complaints!
Thank you
my 18 year old daughter went to town hall to regiter to vote shortly before leaving for college. she was told nobody was
there to help her and to come back anoterh day
The rebate application form instructions did not state that a receipt was needed. The form should be clarified. This
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would have saved me an extra trip.
Very positive experience.
The folks at the police department need to learn to say Hello. Not everyone that enters their door is someone "bad" and
in need of being treated sternly, and ultimately rudely.
RAD was an excellent course! I learned a tremendous amount and it was fun! I've been telling my friends about it and
they've expressed an interest in taking it, as well. I would also like to sign my children up for RADkids.
this is a follow up to tree removal at 19 Parkman Rd. I want to commend Bob Keating and the public works crew for a
job well done in removing 2 pine trees. The job was well done and my request to keep damage to surrounding property
to a minimum was honored.) want to thank the public works crew.
Really, really well.,
Been here many times and the results are always the same!
Pick up hours for the rain barrels at the garage are challenging. It would be great if they had one later day, just like town
hall.
Staff was very helpful and patient with the process.
Thank you for the rebate program
None - services in Reading are excellent.
Your customer service is excellent - the problem is ongoing.....
Thanksl
None
None, it was an efficient and pleasant experience.
Open on Friday (day) and Tuesday nights
6. What is your name?
Answered: 70 Skipped: 24
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2683
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Phone (781) 942=6616
Fax (781) 942-9071
June 30, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. David A Pucci
40 Sunset Rock Lane
Reading, MA 01867
Re: Conservation Restriction, 40 Sunset Rock Lane, Reading, MA
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Pucci:
The enclosed Grant of Conservation Restriction document incorporates all of the
revisions requested by the Division of Conservation Services, as forwarded to you in
May. Please sign on page 11 in the presence of a Notary and then return the document to
the Reading. Conservation Commission. We will then collect signatures from the
Commission and Selectmen, and send the document to DCS for the final signature by the
Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Then we will return the document to
you for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
Please the document to the Commission by July 11, 2011 . so that they can sign it
during..thAx rn next meeting on July 13 .
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Frances M. Fink
Conservation Administrator
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Judy Pickett, Esq., Brackett & Lucas, 19 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609
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GRANT OF CONSERVATION RESTRICTION
TO. TOWN OF READING
We, David A. Pucci and Melissa A. Pucci, of 40 Sunset Rock Lane in Reading, MA, being the
sole owners of the land at 40 Sunset Rock Lane, for our successors and assigns (hereinafter
referred to as the "Grantor"), acting pursuant to Sections 31, 32 and 33 of Chapter 184 of the
General Laws of Massachusetts, hereby grant to the Town of Reading, acting by and through its
Conservation Commission, by authority of M.G.L.c. 40 §8C, a duly constituted municipal
corporation having its usual place of business at 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts
01867, and its permitted successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to. as the."Grantee"), in
perpetuity and exclusively for conservation purposes, the following Conservation Restriction on
a 41,600 square foot portion of a 58,739 square-foot parcel of land located in the Town of
Reading, Massachusetts; said parcel being described as:
The areas shown as "Conservation Restriction Easement" (hereinafter referred to as the
"Premises") on portions of Lot 4, (Lot 4 in its entirety hereinafter referred.to as the
"Property") on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Plan, Sunset Rock Lane, Reading,
Mass.", Sheet 2 of 7, signed and stamped by Sidney C. Field, Jr. Professional Land
Surveyor #15320, dated July 30, 1997, revised through January 12, 1998, recorded at the
Middlesex Registry of Deeds as Plan 999 of 1998, Book 28122, Page 535 and shown as
Parcel 10 of Reading Assessors Map 50, located at 40 Sunset Rock Lane. Said Premises
contain 41,600 square feet according to said plan and are more particularly described.
as set forth in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference
The boundaries of the Conservation Restriction Area have been staked with concrete bounds or
drill holes as delineated in the above-referenced "Definitive Plan, Sunset Rock Lane, Reading,
Mass.", Sheet 2 of 7". For Grantor's Title, see Middlesex South Registry of Deeds Book 52584,
page 569. This Grant of Conservation Restriction is required by an Order of Conditions issued
by the Town of Reading Conservation Commission on February 12, 2009, and recorded at the
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Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 52401, Page 26, and incorporated herein. issue
d by This Grant of Conservation Restriction is also required b 1 an Order of Conditions d at the Middlesex
Town of Reading Conservation Commission on January , 1998 , and South District Registry of Deeds at Book 28153, Page 523.
I. PURPOSES
This Conservation Restriction is defined in and authorized by Sections 31 Restrict rater t18 oo of
the general Laws and otherwise by law. The purpose of this Cons is:
assure that the Premises will be maintained in its current condition in perpetuity and for
conservation purposes, predominantly in a natural, scenic and undeveloped condition; and to
prevent any use or change of the Premises that would materially impair or interfere with its
conservation and preservation values.
These values include the following:
® Open Space Preservation. The protection of the Premises.contributes
Cons to the prot et and of
the scenic and natural character of abutting Dividenc
Town Forest land, and the protection of the Premises will enhance the open-space value
of these lands.
Wetlands and Floodplain Protection. The Town of Reading has identified, the
significance of the Premises for wetlands and floodplain protect ion through did Other of
Conditions issued on February 12, 2009, a certified copy
Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 52401, Page 26, and also through an
Order 'of Conditions issued on January 12, 1998, a certified copy of which is recorded at
the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds a that are tributary torthe ses
contain a stream and associated bordering vegetated wetlands
Ipswich River. The open, scenic, and natural condition of the Premises contributes to the
preservation of the Town of Readings unique wetland and floodplain resources.
Protection of Wildlife Habitat and Plant Communities. The Premises contain a wide
Town of Reading.
variety of plant and animal species threatened by development in
The Conservation Restriction Area serves as habitat for a multitude of animals and birds
and contains several different species of plant and flowers. The stream and wetlands
within the Premises are contiguous with and tributary to the stre E tared wetlands within
Priority Habitat identified on the "Reading Priority Habitats and
Map", dated October 1, 2008, by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered
Species Program and Core Habitat identified on the BBioMap 2" dated October 2010 by
the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program.
Furtherance of Government Policy. Protection of the Premises furthers the Town of
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Reading's 2007 Open Space and Recreation Plan, specifically Goal #3 , "Protect
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space for wildlife habitat and watershed protection", Goal #6,
between open and recreation spaces",-and Goal #7, "Preserve the character of the town".
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Protection of the Premises also protects land within the Town of Reading's Aquifer
Protection District, the Zone II and Zone III wellhead protection areas for the public water
supply wells.
H. BINDING EFFECT, PROHIBITED ACTS AND USES, EXCEPTIONS THERETO,.
AND PERMITTED USES
A. Binding Effect
The Grantor covenants that the Premises will at all times be held, used, the Property v eyed subject to
and not used in violation of the following restrictions that shall run
perpetuity.
B. Prohibited Acts and Uses
Subject to the exceptions set forth in subparagraph C below, the Grantor will not perform or
permit the following acts and uses that are prohibited on, above, and below the Premises:
(1) Constructing, placing, or allowing to remain any temporary or permanent
structures, including but not limited to buildings, tennis courts, landing strips,
mobile homes, swinuniiig pools, asphalt, concrete or other forms of impervious
pavement, greenhouses, skating rinks, signs, fences, billboards or other
advertising displays, antennae and dishes, utility poles, towers, conduits, lines,
storage tanks, or other temporary, or permanent structure or facilities on, above,
through, or under the Premises;
(2) Mining, excavating, dredging, cutting, destroying, or removing from the Premises
soil, loam, peat, gravel, sand, rock; or other mineral resource or natural deposit, or
otherwise make topographical changes in the area;
(3) Placing, filling, storing, or dumping on the Premises soil, refuse, trash, yard waste
such as lawn clippings, leaves, branches, etc. (other than those naturally deposited
in the area), vehicle bodies or parts, rubbish, debris, junk, waste, or any other
substance or material whatsoever, whether or not generated on the Property;
(4) Cutting, removing, or otherwise destroying trees, grasses, shrubs, brush, or other
vegetation;
(5) Conducting activities detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation,
water quality, erosion control, soil conservation, plants, wildlife habitat, or
archaeological conservation;
(6) Using, parking, or storing vehicles including motorcycles, mopeds, all-terrain
vehicles, skimobiles, trail bikes, or any other motorized vehicles on the Premises;
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(7) Disrupting, removing, or destroying stone walls or granite fence posts on the
Premises;
(8) Subdividing or conveying a part or portion of the Premises alone, or division or
subdivision of the Premises (as compared to conveying the Premises in its entirety
which shall be permitted), or using a portion of the Premises towards building or
development requirements on this or any other parcel, except as necessary to
comply with zoning to allow the existing single-family residential structure;
(9) Using the Premises for residential, commercial, business, or industrial purposes;
(10) Using herbicides and pesticides, or using other chemicals or mechanical means
which may have an adverse impact upon the plant life or wildlife within the
restricted area, except as may be permitted, in writing, by the Grantee for the
control of noxious or invasive species, and designed and applied to affect the
target species and not nearby non-target species;
(11) Conducting any other use of the Premises or activity that, in the reasonable
opinion of the Grantee, is or may become inconsistent with the purpose of this
Conservation Restriction or that would materially impair its conservation
interests.
C. Reserved Rights and Exceptions to Otherwise Prohibited Acts and Uses
The Grantor reserves the right to. conduct or permit the following activities and uses on the
Premises, but only if such activities and uses do not materially impair the conservation values or
purposes of this Conservation Restriction.
(1) Walking, strolling, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, or other
similarly passive, non-motorized, and non-mechanized recreational activities in the
Premises that do not materially alter the landscape or degrade environmental quality;
(2) Selective de minimus pruning and cutting of trees and shrubs in accordance with
generally accepted forest management practices for fire prevention or to remove
hazards, or to control disease and insect damage, or to preserve the present condition
of the Premises. Provided, however, that said activities shall be undertaken only with
the written consent and approval of the Grantee, which consent and approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed;
(3) Creating and maintaining a minimal number of unpaved walkways and paths less
than five feet wide in the Premises. However, no walkway or path shall be located
within 50 feet of any stream, and said activities shall be undertaken'only with the
written consent and approval of the Grantee, which consent and approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed;
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(4) Conducting measures designed to restore native biotic communities, remove non-
native invasive species, or to maintain, enhance or restore wildlife or wildlife habitat.
Provided, however, that said activities shall be undertaken only with the written
consent and approval of the Grantee, which consent and approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed;
(5) Maintaining existing stone walls in the Conservation Restriction Area; and
(6) Using vehicles necessary for public safety (i.e., fire, police, ambulance, or other
government officials) in carrying out their lawful duties.
The exercise of any right reserved by the Grantor under this Paragraph C shall be in compliance
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and permits. The inclusion of
any reserved right requiring a permit from a public agency does not imply that the Grantee or the
Commonwealth takes any position whether such permit should be issued.
D. Whenever notice to or approval by the Grantee is required under the provisions of
paragraphs A, B, or C, the Grantor shall notify the Grantee in writing not less than sixty days
before the date the Grantor intends to undertake the activity in question. The notice shall
describe the nature, scope, design, location, timetable, and any other material aspect of the
proposed activity in sufficient detail to permit the Grantee to make an informed judgment as to
the activity's consistency with the purposes of this Conservation Restriction. The Grantee, upon
48-hour notice and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, may perform an
inspection before granting or withholding approval. Where the Grantee's approval is required,
the Grantee shall grant or withhold approval in writing within sixty days of receipt of the
Grantor's written request therefor. The Grantee's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld,
but shall only be granted upon a showing that the proposed activity shall not materially impair
the purposes of this Conservation Restriction. Failure of the Grantee to respond in writing
within sixty days shall be deemed to constitute approval by the Grantee of the request submitted,
so long as the request sets forth the provisions of this section relating to deemed approval after
sixty days in the notice.
III. LEGAL REMEDIES OF THE GRANTEE
A. Legal and Injunctive Relief
The rights hereby granted shall include the right in the Grantee to enforce this
Conservation Restriction by appropriate legal proceedings and to obtain injunctive and other
equitable relief against any violations, including, without limitation, relief requiring restoration
of the Premises to their condition before the occurrence of the violation (it being agreed that the
Grantee will have no adequate remedy at law). The rights hereby granted shall be in addition to
and not a limitation of any other rights and remedies available to the Grantee for the
enforcement of this Conservation Restriction. The Grantee agrees to cooperate for a reasonable
period of time prior to resorting to legal means in resolving issues concerning violations
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provided the Grantor ceases objectionable actions and the Grantee determines that there is no
ongoing diminution of the conservation values of the Conservation Restriction.
B. Cost of Enforcement
The Grantor covenants and agrees to reimburse the Grantee or otherwise bear the costs
and expenses (including without limitation counsel fees) incurred in enforcing this Conservation
Restriction or in taking reasonable measures to remedy, abate, or correct any violation thereof,
provided that a violation of this Conservation Restriction is acknowledged by the Grantor or the
Grantor has been found to be in violation by a court of competent jurisdiction.
C. Non-Waiver
Enforcement of the terms of this Conservation Restriction shall be at the discretion of the
Grantee. Any election by the Grantee as to the manner and timing of the Grantee's right to
enforce this Conservation Restriction or otherwise exercise the Grantee's rights hereunder shall
not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such rights.
D. Grantee Disclaimer of Liability
By the Grantee's acceptance of this Conservation Restriction, the Grantee does not undertake
any liability or obligation relating to the condition of the Premises pertaining to compliance with
and including, but not limited to, hazardous materials, zoning, environmental laws and
regulations, or acts.not caused by the Grantee or the Grantee's agents..
E. Acts Beyond the Grantor's Control
Nothing contained in this Conservation Restriction shall be construed to entitle the Grantee to
bring any actions against the Grantor for any injury to or change in the Premises resulting from
causes beyond the Grantor's control, including but not limited to fire, flood, storm and earth
movement, or from any prudent action taken by the Grantor under emergency conditions to
prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to the Premises resulting from such causes.
IV. ACCESS:
The Conservation. Restriction hereby conveyed does not grant to the Grantee, to the
general public, or to any other person any right to enter upon the Property, except as follows:
The Grantor hereby grants to the Grantee, or the Grantee's duly authorized agents or
representatives, an easement of access to enter the Property upon reasonable notice and at
reasonable times and in a reasonable manner for the purposes of inspecting the Premises to
determine compliance herewith, enforcing the restrictions herein, remedying any violation
thereof, and inspecting the Premises before granting or withholding approval of the acts and
uses as more fully described in Section II.C. The Grantor also grants to the Grantee, after
notice of a violation and failure of the Grantor to cure said violation, the right to enter the
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Property for the purpose of taking any and all actions with respect to the Premises as may be
necessary or appropriate to remedy or abate any violation hereof, including but not limited to the
right to perform a survey of boundary lines. Reasonable time shall be Monday through Saturday
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
V. : COSTS, LIABILITIES, TAXES
The Grantor shall pay, before delinquent, all taxes, assessments, fees, and charges levied
on or assessed against the Property by a competent authority, and, except for such charges as
may be imposed by the Town of Reading, shall furnish the Grantee with satisfactory evidence of
payment upon request.
VI. ASSIGNABILITY
A. Running of the Burden
The burdens of this Conservation Restriction shall run with the Premises in perpetuity, and shall
be enforceable against the Grantor and the successors and assigns of the Grantor while holding
any interest in the Premises.
B. Execution of Instruments
The Grantee is authorized to record or file any notices or instruments appropriate to assuring the
perpetual enforceability of this Conservation Restriction; the Grantor on behalf of the Grantor
and the Grantor's successors and assigns appoints the Grantee as the Grantor's attorney-in-fact
to execute, acknowledge, and deliver any such instruments on the Grantor's behalf. Without
limiting the foregoing, the Grantor and the Grantor's successors and assigns agree to execute
any such instruments upon request:
C. Running of the Benefit
The benefits of this Conservation Restriction shall ran to the Grantee, shall be in gross, and shall
not be assignable by the Grantee, except in the following instances:
(1) As a condition of any assignment, the Grantee shall require that the purpose of
this Conservation Restriction continues to be carried out;
(2) The person or entity to whom the Grantee intends to assign the Conservation
Restriction, at the time of the assignment, shall qualify under Section 170(h) of
the internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or any successor statute, and
applicable regulations thereunder, and is a donee eligible to receive this
Conservation Restriction under Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the Massachusetts
General Laws, as amended or any successor statute; and
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(3) . Any assignment shall be in compliance with the provisions of Article XCV1I (97)
of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, if
applicable.
VII. SUBSEQUENT TRANSFERS
The Grantor shall incorporate by reference the terms of this Conservation Restriction in
any deed or other legal instrument by which the Grantor divests any interest in all or a portion of
the Property, including a leasehold interest. The Grantor shall notify the Grantee in writing
within 20 days of such transfer. Failure to do so shall not impair the validity or enforceability of
this Conservation Restriction. Any transfer will comply with Article 97 of the Amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, if applicable.
The Grantor shall not be liable for violations occurring after the Grantor's ownership. Liability
for any acts or omissions occurring prior to any transfer and liability for any transfer if in
violation of this Conservation Restriction shall survive the transfer. Any new owner shall
cooperate in the restoration of the Premises or removal of violations caused by prior owner(s)
and may be held responsible for any continuing violations.
VIII. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
Upon request by the Grantor, the Grantee shall within thirty (30) days execute and deliver to the
Grantor any document, including an estoppel certificate, that certifies the Grantor's compliance
with any obligation of the Grantor contained in this Conservation Restriction.
IX. NON MERGER
The Grantor and Grantee intend that any future acquisition of the Premises shall not result in a
merger of the Conservation Restriction into the fee. The Grantor agrees that the Grantor will
-not grant, and the Grantee agrees that the Grantee will not take title, to any part of the Premises
without having first assigned this Conservation Restriction to ensure that merger does not occur.
X. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Conservation Restriction shall be effective when the Grantor and the Grantee have
executed the Conservation Restriction deed; the administrative approvals required by Section 32
of Chapter 184 of the Massachusetts General Laws have been obtained; and the Conservation
Restriction deed has been recorded in the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds. This
Conservation Restriction shall be recorded in a timely manner.
XI. NOTICES
. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication that either the Grantor
or the Grantee desires or is required to give to the other shall be in writing and either served
personally or sent by first-class mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows:
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To Grantor: David A. Pucci and Melissa A. Pucci
40 Sunset Rock Lane
Reading, MA 01867
To Grantee: Town of Reading Conservation Commission
16 Lowell Street
Reading, Massachusetts 01867
or such other address as either the Grantor or the Grantee from time to time shall designate by
written notice to the other or that is reasonable ascertainable to the Grantor or Grantee.
XII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Controlling Law
The interpretation and performance of this Conservation Restriction shall be governed by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
B. Liberal Construction
Notwithstanding any general rule of construction to the contrary, this Conservation Restriction
shall be liberally construed in favor of the grant to effectuate the purpose of this Conservation
Restriction and the policies and purposes of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 184, Sections
31=33. If any provision in this instrument is found to be ambiguous, any interpretation
consistent with the purpose of this Conservation Restriction that would render the provision
valid shall be favored over any interpretation that would render it invalid.
C. Severability
If any provision of this Conservation Restriction or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Conservation
Restriction shall not be affected thereby.
D. Entire Agreement
This instrument sets forth the entire agreement between the Grantor and the Grantee with
respect to the Conservation Restriction and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations,
understandings, or agreements relating to the Conservation Restriction, all of which are merged
herein.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Pre-existing public rights. Approval of this Conservation Restriction pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 184, Section 32, by any municipal officials and by the
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Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs is not to be construed as representing the
existence or non-existence of any pre-existing rights of the public, if any, in and to the Premises,
and any such pre-existing rights of the public, if any, are not affected by the granting of this
Conservation Restriction.
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WITNESS our hands and seals this h 3 day of
David A Pucci
_ a --`J
MelisPucci
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
-th day of _ X61 j before me, the undersigned
On this L
Notary Public, personally appe ed t o tcL H • Pt t c~ i ; ~~1'-5'5CL Pt'Lcc~ i
proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which as were µ li
r f v c r s• to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are signed on the
preceding or attached documents, and acknowledged to me that he or she signed it voluntarily
for its stated purpose.
Signature of Notary Public
Printed name of Notary Public
My Co ssion Expires (date)
(Place Notary seal or stamp above.)
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ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT BY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
We, the undersigned, being a majority of the Conservation Commission of the Town of
Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, hereby certify that at a meeting duly held on
the Conservation Commission voted to accept the foregoing
Conservation Restriction pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, and
agree to be bound by its terms.
Dated: ~ Zo it
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Dated:
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Dated:
Dated:
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Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
On this day of before me, the undersigned
Notary P Z lic, personally appear d
~i5~ roved to me through
satisfacto evidence of identification, which was/were b R IVO U L ck,
to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are signed on the
preceding or attached documents, and acknowledged to e that he or she si e voluntarily
for its stated purpose as members of the Reading Yons~ria/ion'ComxTilsiol/~ ok
of N
Pr 6 - [n~am\(e of /Notary Public
My Commission Expires (date)
(Place Notary seal or stamp above.)
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Commissioner
APPROVAL OF GRANT BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
We, the undersigned, being a majority of the Selectmen of the Town of Reading,
Middlesex County, Massachusetts, hereby certify that at a meeting duly held on
, the Selectmen voted to approve the foregoing Conservation
Restriction pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C.
Dated:
Selectman
Dated:
Selectman
Dated:
Selectman
Dated:
Selectman
Dated:
Selectman
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
On this day of before me, the undersigned
Notary Public, personally appeared
proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was/were
to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are signed on the
preceding or attached documents, and acknowledged to me that he or she signed it voluntarily
for its stated purpose as members ofthe Reading Board of 'Selectmen.
Signature of Notary Public
Printed name of Notary Public
My Commission Expires (date)
(Place Notary seal or stamp above.)
APPROVAL BY SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
The undersigned, Secretary of Executive Office of Environmental Affairs of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereby certifies that the foregoing Conservation Restriction
to the Town of Reading has been approved in the public interest pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 184, Section 32.
Dated:
Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
-On this day of , before me, the undersigned
Notary Public, personally appeared
proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was/were
to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are signed on the
preceding or attached documents, and' acknowledged to me that he or she signed it voluntarily
for its stated purpose.
Signature of Notary Public
Printed name of Notary Public
My Commission Expires (date)
(Place Notary seal or stamp above.)
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GRANT OF CONSERVATION RESTRICTION
TO TOWN OF READING
So much of the Property located at 40 Sunset Rock Lane, Reading, Massachusetts as is
shown as "Conservation Restriction Easement" within the boundaries of Lot 4 on a certain plan
entitled "Definitive Plan, Sunset Rock Lane; Reading, Mass.", Sheet 2 of 7, signed and, stamped
by Sidney C. Field, Jr. Professional Land Surveyor #15320, dated July 30, 1997, revised through
January 12, 1998, recorded at the Middlesex Registry of Deeds as Plan #99 of 1998, Book
28122, Page 535.
The "Conservation Restriction Easement" on said plan is more particularly described as
follows:
Starting at the southeasterly comer of Lot 4 and thence punning.
N80°59'23"W a distance of 123.15 feet; thence turning and running
N82°29'20"E a distance of 151.89 feet; thence turning and running
N07°30'40"W a distance of 45.12 feet; thence turning and running
N36'03'41" W a distance of 187.70 feet; thence turning and running
N85°06'08"W a distance of approximately 102 feet; thence turning and running
N3 1'00'00"W a distance of 43.45 feet; thence turning and running
N13°00'00"W a distance of 84.00 feet; thence turning and running
N73°00'00'.'E a distance of 13.0.00 feet; thence turning and punning
N30°00'00"E a distance of 47.81 feet; thence turning and ruining
N8 0'00'00"E a,distance of 119.00 feet; thence turning and punning
along the westerly sideline of Sunset Rock Lane to the point of the beginning.
Containing an area of 41,600 square feet, more or less.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Library Commissioners
98 North Washington Street • Suite 401 • Boston, MA 02114
617 725-1860 • . 800 952-7403 (in state only) ° Fax: 617 725-0140
July 14, 2011
Ruth Urell
Reading Public Library
64 Middlesek Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Ms. Urell,
Commissioners Thank you for participating in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP)
Chairman 2010-2011 Construction Grant Application Round. The Board of Library Commissioners and its
Katherine K. Dibble staff appreciate the time and effort that went into the completion of the Reading Public Library's
Boston
application.
Vice-Chairman At the Jul 14, 2011 meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Board
Francis R. Murphy y
Arlington voted to make Provisional Grant Awards and Waiting List placements for the 2010-2011
Construction Grant Round. The Board voted that the Reading Public Library project be placed on
3ry Rose Q the Waiting List, with a rank of #2 of 15. When funds become available, a Provisional Grant
Secretary
Quinn
,burn Award will be in the amount of $5,105,114 for the Reading Public Library's construction project.
Carol B. Caro Grant reviewer comments about your specific project will be discussed with you on an individual
Brookline basis in a separate meeting with our staff in the corning months. We will be in contact after
George T. Comeau, Esq. September 5th to arrange this meeting with you and your design team.
Canton
Vicki L. Kaufman For your information, we have included the Code of Massachusetts Regulation 605 CMR 6.00
Weymouth that governs the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program. For future reference your
Dr. Em Claire Knowles project consultant is Rosemary Waltos.
Medford
Gregory I Shesko Congratulations on reaching this important milestone with the Reading Public Library's
Needham
placement on the Waiting List.
Alice M. Welch
Leominster
Sincerely,
Director
Robert C. Maier
Robert C. Maier
Director
Enclosure: 605 CMR 6.00
Project Summary
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Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor
Jeffrey B. Mullan, Secretary & CEO
Frank DePaola, Acting Administrator
Via First Class Mail
James E. Bonazoli, Chairman
Reading Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
ionazoli@ i reading.ma.us
Dear. Chairman Bonazoli:
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July 22, 2011
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In accordance with '49 C.F.R. § 397.71(b)(3), the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation ("MassDOT") is providing Notice of the City of Boston's proposed routing
designation for the transportation of Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials ("NRHM") along the
I-93/1-95 corridor. Hearings will be held on August 23, 24, 30, and September 1 at the below
locations. Comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on September 23, 2011. .
Boston
Tuesday, August 23, 201.1
State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Waltham
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Clark Government Center
Main Auditorium
119 School Street
Waltham, MA 02451
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
uinc
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Thomas P. Crane Public Library
40 Washington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Stoneham
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Stoneham Town Hall Auditorium
35 Central Street,
Stoneham, MA 02180
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Under the proposed routing designation, the City of Boston would prohibit the use of where
point
neith
of ori City streets for the "through" transportation oNRH Would designate I-93/I-95 as the prescribed
destination within the City of Boston. Theproposal
through route over which such NRHM approaching of the on Boston is to be transported.
within the City wou d be
Within Boston, only shipments to destinations/points ~
permissible, provided the motor carrier applies for and receives a permit from the City. For
vehicles approaching Boston from Quincy in route to Everett, the routing evaluation prepared by
the City identifies the proposed north bound route as: start at Exit 9 on I-93 and continue as
follows: Start on I-93 at Exit 9, South on I-93 to I-95N access ramp, North on I-95 to I-93S way access ramp, South on the I-93 to Route 38 ramp, pAve to Alford Route 38,
Streets Northeast ion Alford
Rutherford Avenue, Northwest on Rutherford
(
Ten Park Plaza, suite 4160, Boston, MA 0211
Tel: 617-973-7000, TDD: 617-973-73M
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Boston Hazmat Route
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Street/Route 99, End on Alford St./Route 99 Bridge before Everett. For vehicles approaching
Boston from Everett in route to Quincy, the routing evaluation identifies the proposed south
bound route as: start on Route 99 Bridge before Everett and continues as follows: Start on Alford
Street/Route 99 Bridge just before Everett, Southwest on Alford Street/Route 99, Northwest onto
Main Street to Mystic Avenue/Route 38, North on the Mystic Avenue to I-93 ramp, North on the
I-93 to I-95S ramp, South on I-95 to I-93N ramp, North on I-93, End on I-93 at Exit 9.
MassDOT encourages you to submit all comments and concerns regarding the proposed
route to Thomas F. Broderick, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Suite
4160, Boston, MA 02116, ATTN: BOSTON HAZMAT ROUTE. Submissions will also be
accepted at any of the public hearings or electronically at bostonhazmat@state.ma.us.
For additional information, including the City of Boston routing evaluation, please visit
ay.
MassDOT's website at h!tp://www.massdot.state..,ma.us/Highw
Sincerely,
Thomas F. Broderick, P.E.
Acting Chief Engineer
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:44 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Hazardous Material
TM report
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: •7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.rn. - 7:00 P.M.
Friday. CLOSED
phone- 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www readingma.gov
ernail townrnanager(-5ci reading.ma.us
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at
http:/lreadingma-survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/l dc7dcf24f2ebl 82/
From: Burns, Greg
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 20112:36 PM
To: Schena, Paula; Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: RE: Hazardous Material
Peter, imacr
ine We do have these materials on Route 128 and 93 currently. if this goes nto off Route 93 South Would
see an increase of trucks carrying hazardous materials on Route t
travel south on Route 128 South in an effort to go around Boston. Reading's area of vulnerability would
be the 128 Route 93 cloverleaf.
Several weeks ago I contacted the MEMA Regionl D~r~~ the Director sof not aware MEMA ~1gh Plg if they are
inquired with Region 1 and 1 have also sent an email
aware of the proposal and what they see as the potential impacts. I will keep you informed of any
developments.
Greg
Chief (I regc,r~* . BUMS
]:calling Fire llelrirtrnent.
757 Main Strect
Ftcacl'l1g, M`' U 186-17
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wn,n). rea~liq)nw. you
fcustorner sertiice survey at
lcuse !et its luum+ how tire (We cloirtg -,fill out our bric,
survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/ldc7dcf24f2eb182/ .
From: Schena, Paula
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 20118:23 AM
To: Burns, Greg
Subject: FW: Hazardous Material
Greg, any comments?
Paula Schena
Office Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
http://readingma-
Phone: 781-942-6643
Fax: 781-942-9071
pschena@ci. reading. ma. us
www.readingma.gov
Town Hall Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 7:30 a.rn. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday - CLOSED
Please let us know how we are doing -fill out our brief customer service survey at http:/lreadingma-
survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/de8bdaa16db9e6b4/
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:15 PM
To: Schena, Paula
Cc: LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Re: Hazardous Material
Puri this in TM report for 8-2. Ask Greg of it has any impact - my sense is that these materials are
already on 195
Sent from my iPhone
Pete
On Jul 20, 2011, at 2:20 1'M, "Schena, Paula" <pschena q.ci.reading.ma.us> wrote:
Greg McGowan (617-248-2993) from MassDOT called. He noted that the City of Boston is drafting
a proposal to limit the transport of hazardous. material in Boston. Orie of the alternate routes they
beginning stages but MassDOT wants the towns to be
will is in the
are proposing is 9. information The proposal
forthcoming.
aware of this. More
Paula Schena
Office Manager
Town of Reading.
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-942-6643
Fax: 781-942-9071
pschena@ci.reading.ma.us
www.readingma.gov
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Town Hall Hours:
Monday. Wednesday and Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 7:30 a. m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday - CLOSED
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http:/Ireadingma-
survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/de8bdaa16db9e6b4/
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Massachusetts .Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
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75 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148-4906 Telephone: (781) 338-3000
TTY: N.E.T. Relay 1-800-439-2370
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D.
Commissioner
July 20, 2011
John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reading Public Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Superintendent Doherty:
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This is in response to your letter of June 27, 2011, in which you stated that due to a
miscalculation in making up school days lost due to snow emergencies, one school in Reading,
the Wood End Elementary School, operated for only 179 school days in the 2010-2011 school
year. The Student Learning Time regulations, 603 CMR 27.03(3), require every school
committee to operate the schools within its district at least 180 school day's in a school year.
htt ://w-w-w.doe.mass.edu/lawsre s/603cmr27.html?section=all. You noted that despite the
district's failure to provide the required minimum 180 school days at the Wood End Elementary
School, the students did receive 930 hours of structured learning time over the 179 school days,
which exceeds the 900-hour minimum for elementary schools required in section 27.04(1) of the
regulations.
You asked for guidance from the Department as to next steps you should take, and requested a
waiver of the 180-day regulation if the district is eligible for a waiver under these. circumstances.
I appreciate your forthrightness in bringing this matter, to my attention and your willingness to
take full responsibility for this oversight.
students at the Wood End Elementary School. I ake the 180er
of the 180-day school year for the s
day minimum requirement very seriously because student learning time is a precious resource.
Our policy on this issue was most recently restated in my February 2011 memo to school
superintendents on Student Learning Time: Guidance on the 180-Day Requirement,
htip //w~vw doe mass edLi/news/news.aspx?id=5984: If a school is closed for
health/weather/safety emergencies between the first day of the school year and March 3
expect the school district to make up all days lost by adding the appropriate number of full days
to ensure a 180-day school year. Had you requested a waiver in the wintertime when these events
occurred, I would not have granted it. The. school year has ended and you have acknowledged the
oversight, but these facts do not compel me to change my view and grant the waiver now.
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In terms of next steps, Mass. General Laws Chapter 71, Section 4A, provides for withholding of
state aid when a school district fails to keep schools open for the required number of days. The
statute reads as follows:
Every town which, without having received a specific exemption from the board of
education, fails to keep open all schools required to be maintained under sections one and
four or fails to provide school facilities under section six for grade nine through twelve,
the number of days required by said board in each school year shall have deducted from
the sum of school aid payable to it under chapter seventy an amount equal to the
proportion which the number of such days during which schools were not kept open bears
to the total number of days required that they be kept open by said board.
The state school aid for Reading attributable to the Wood End Elementary School is $4115 per
day. Since the fourth quarter payments of state aid for FY2011 have already been processed, I
anticipate deducting $4115 from Reading's first quarter FY2012 payment, to account for the one
required day that Reading failed to provide school for students at the Wood End Elementary
School.
You stated in your letter: "Next year, all schools in the Reading Public Schools are scheduled to
attend 181 school days." I take this to mean that in the 2011-2012 school year, all students in the
Reading Public Schools, including students in the Wood End Elementary School, are scheduled
to attend school for 181 school days. By taking this action, you and the school committee
recognize that the 180-day requirement is indeed merely a minimum.
I appreciate your commitment to the students of Reading and wish you a pleasant summer and a
successful school year ahead.
Sincere
y:
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D.
Commissioner
C: . Jeff Wulfson, Deputy Commissioner
Chair, Board of Selectmen, Town of Reading
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Certificates of Appreciation for Retiring
Volunteers Who Served 5 or more years
Zoning Board of Appeals
Clark Petsehek - 5 years
Board of Health
Colleen Seferian -12 years
_Advisory Committee on the Cities for Climate Protection Program
Stephanie Anderberg - 5 years
Tracy Sopchak - 5 years
Council on Ain
Stacy Bertocchi - 6 years
Economic Development Committee
Russell Graham - 5 years
Human Relations Advisory Committee
Margaret Soli - 10 years
Recreation Committee
Christopher Campbell -18 years
Mary Anne Kozlowski - 8 years
John Winne 14 years
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SELECTMEN'S LIA ISON A SSIGNMENTS - FY12
Goldy
4ccounting Department
Community Services Department
Schubert
> Board of Appeals
Schubert
> Cities for Climate Protection Program Committee
Tafo a
> Community Planning and Development Commission / MAPC
Anthon
Conservation Commission
Anthon
r Economic Development Committee
Tafo a/Golc
r Fall Street Faire Committee
Schubert
> Historical Commission
Tafo a
Board of Health
Schubert
"v Constable
ncil on Aging /Mystic Valley Elder Services
C
Anthon
ou
Finance Department
Schubert
Board of Registrars
- Gold
Trust Fund Commissioners
Schubert
Board of Assessors
Anthon
v Finance Committee
Bonazoli
Housing Authority
Tafoya
Library Department
> Cultural Council
Bonazoli
Department of. Public Safety
`r Human Relations Advisory Committee
> Police De arti-nent
Fire Dc artment
Goldy
Department of*Public Works
Board of Cemetery Trustees
v MWRA
Trails Committee
> Town Forest Committee
> Recreation Committee
Bonazoli
Reading Municipal Light Department
-
-
Anthony
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School Department
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Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee
. July 26, 2011
The meeting convened. at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street; Reading,
Massachusetts. Present Were Selectmen 'Ben Tafoya and James Bonazoli, Town Manager
Peter 1-fechenbleikner, Andrew Friedman, Richard Hand, Janann Ali, Virginia Adams.
The Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee (VASC) interviewed Andrew Friedman for a
position on the Board of Health. He works for DEP and would be able to avoid any conflict of
interest by not doing any work related to Reading.
The VASC interviewed Richard Hand for a position on the Recreation Committee. He now
coaches soccer for girls under 14 but is not involved in the governance of the soccer program.
He is an employee of Honeywell dealing with energy efficiency programs.
The VASC interviewed Janann Ali for a position on the Historical Commission. She is a patent
attorney and recently moved from Cambridge. She lives in a historic home on Woburn Street.
Virginia Adams asked if she could be appointed to a regular member position so that quorum
issues could be avoided. There are also other applicants who can be interviewed at a later date,
and if Ms. Ali wants to move to an Associate membership at that time she can do that.
The Board interviewed Damase Caouette for the Zoning Board of Appeals. He is currently an
Associate member and would move up to a position as a regular member.
Following interviews, the VASC approved the following motion by Bonazoli seconded by
Tafo a:
Mr. Friedman be recommended for the Board of Health position for a term expiring
June 30, 201,4-
-Mr. (land be recommended for a position on the Recreation.Committee for a term
expirina June 30, 2014
Ms. Ali be recommended fora position on the Historical Commission for a term
expirin June 30, 2014;
Mr Caouette be recommended for a full position on the Zoning Board of Appeals
with a term expiring June 30, 2014.
The motion was approved by a vote of 2-0-0.
On motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya the VASC voted to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. on 4
vote of 2-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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VACANCIES ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AS OF 7/6/11
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Board of Appeals- (3 year term) I member
Board of Health - (3 year term) 1 member
Council on Agin g - (3 year term) t member; (I year term) I member
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Town Forest Committee - (3 year term) I' member, (I year term) 1 member
Recreation Committee - (3 year term) I member
PUBLIC SAFETY
Human Relations Advisory Committee - (3 year term) I member
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Cultural Council - (3 year term - 6 years max.) 2 members
To be considered for appointment to any of these positions, please apply at the Town Clerk's office.
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DRAFT
Policy establishing an
ad hoc Committee to Review Amplified Sound on Public Property under the
Jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen
ad hoc Committee to Review An li red Sound on Public Property urTder the Jurisdiction o the ljoara o
Selectmen P .f`
t until rO~toberr Property under
2011 t or
There is hereby created an ad hoc Committee to Review Anhd shall Sound
Jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen (the ad hoc Comrntttee), h
such earlier date the ad hoc Committee may have completed dditional 3 rmonthsms of ad hoc committee
until
members may be extended by the Board of Selectmen for Up to nts of Reading for terms expiring October 31,
The ad hoc Committee shall consist of seven (7) reside
2011. In selecting the membership, an attempt will be made to fill the membership as follows:
o 2 members of the Board of Selectmen; their members;
o 2 members appointed by the Recreation Committee from among
o 3 Residents at Large appointed by the Board of Selectmen, ST The residents at large shall onot f the
members of the Recreation Committee or the Board of
Pla PubMlic
members at large shall live within 300 feet of one of hfollowing
Park Sturgis
and Recreation. Areas: Birch Meadow, Hunt Park, Longwood
Park, Symonds Way, Washington Park, or school grounds that are used for public recreation.
The ad hoc Committee shall perform the following activities related to the issue of the use a plified
sound in Public Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreation Areas under the jurisdiction of the
nd the scope of the charge to the ad hoc committee, and develop a ,work plan
which:
. Reviewand understa
1
and schedule;
regulations,
2. Review and understand "Section 4-14 Rules an Selectmen Policiesandi Rules and blic Parks,
playgrounds, and Recreation Areas" of the Board of shall, on any public park,
and especially to Section 4.14.3 Rule 3: "RULE 3. No per-son
luyground, recreation or other area under the jurisdiction of theRecreation Committee in. the
person or utter any profane,.
P
Town of Reading, solicit the acquaintance o or annoy another solicit
subscri
ption threatening abusive or indecent language or aloud
as defined by Chapter 138,
contribution; or have possession of, or drink any
ame o chance, or have possession of any instrument
Section 1, of the General Laws; or play any g of or other canvass; or preach or pray
of gambling; or make an oration or harangue or any political
aloud; or do any obscene or indecent act; or play any m sic l tort their true de ogrz e (any emphan d
ainplijier, except by iw°itten authority from the Recreation Co
added);
3. Reach out to Town Departments Boards/Committees/Commissions r ememphasis those volunteer atihleti
the
organizations, and the community broadly (with parts P on who live n
proximity of public parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas) that may have an interest in this
issue, and request their information and ideas;
4. Develop draft amendments to "Section 4-14 Rules and Regulations Relating to Public Parks,
Playgrounds, and Recreation Areas ;
5. If amplified sound is recommended to be allowed in Public dPar s, Platgro od ,and Recreation
Areas with a permit from the Recreation Committee, develop
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the Recreation Committee on the circumstances and manner in which amplified sound is to be
permitted; under the
on the.issue of Amplified Sound on Public Property
Prepare a preliminary report
comment; report;
Jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen, and solicit public input on the preliminary
7. Submit the preliminary to the Board of Selectmen for their review and 8. Based on review with the Board of Selectmen, finalize the report and submit it to the Board of
Selectmen;
Staff and 'I'owa Counsel will be assigned to work with
mthe ad .en through Conimittee on Town Managelrf eTheoad hoc
Public Properly under the Jurisdiction of the Board of Sele the
Corminitiee will be considered to be part of the. Town Managers Office for administrative purposes.
Adopted
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License.
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 13
Q New License U Amended License
GIS Coordinates
42.5105 N
LA 1.
71.0942 W
LONG.
Ltccnse Nun- cr
After notice and hearing, and in accordance with Chapter 148 of the Mass. General Laws,
a license is hereby granted to use the land herein described for the purposes described.
Location of Land: 178 MAIN STREET, Parcel # 114
Number, Street and Assessor s Map and Parecl iD
Owner of Land: GLOBAL MONTELLO GROUP CORPORATION LLC
Address of Land Owner: 7300 West Friendly Ave. MS F-76, Greensboro, NC 27420
Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Flammable Gases and Solids
Complete this section for the storage offlammable and combustible liquids, solids, and gases. All tanks and containers are
considered full for the purposes of licensing and permitting. (Attach additional pages if necessary)
PRODUCT NAME CLASS MAXIMUM UNITS CONTAIN R
QUANTITY gal., lbs,
cubic feet drums
Tank #1 gasoline 10,000 gallons UST
10,000 gallons UST
Tank #2. gasoline,
-
Tank #3 Diesel
10,000 gallons UST _ _-Tank #4 Gasoline 10 000 aa> > ons IIST
LP-gas (Complete this section for the storage of LP-gas or propane)
Maximum quantity. (in gallons) of LP-gas to be stored in abm'e«round containers:
List sizes and capacities of all aboveground containers used for storage-
Maximum quantity (in gallons) of LP-gas to be stored in underground containers:
List sizes and capacities of all underground containers used for storage.
Total aggregate quantity of all LP-gas to be stored:
FireNyorks (Complete this section for the storage of fireworks)
Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class L3G:
Maximum. amount (in pounds).Qf Class IAG:
'Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class I.4:
Total aggregate quantity of all'classes.of fireworks to be•stored:
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EM jpgiVes (Compiete this section for the storage of explosives)
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.1:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.2:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.3:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.4:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.5:
• Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.6:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Niunber of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Licensing Authori Use:
This license is granted upon the condition that the licensed activity will comply with all applicable laws,
codes, rules and regulations, including but not limited to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148, and the
Massachusetts Fire Code (527 CMR) as amended. The license holder may not store materials in an amount
exceeding the capacities herein specified unless and until any amended license has been granted.
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS:
Title Date
Signature of Licensing Authority
THIS LICENON THE LAND FOR WHICH IT IS GRANTED. SPICIOUSLY POSTED
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License
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 13
GIS Coordinates
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71.05129 W
LON .
❑ New License )6 Amended License L___
After notice and hearing, and in accordance with Chapter 148 of the Mass. General Laws,
a license is hereby granted to use the land herein described for the purposes described.
Location of Land: 1330 MAIN STREET? Parcel # 76
Number, Street and Assessor's Map and Parcel ID
Owner of Land: GLOBAL. MONTELLO GROUP"'-CORPORATION LLC
Address of Land Owner: 7300 West Fri endly Ave. MS F-76, Greensboro, NC 27420
Flammable and Combustible Li uids Flammable Gases and Solids
Complete this section for the storage of f lammable and combustible liquids, solids, and gases. All tanks and containers are
considered _full for the purposes of licensing and permitting. (Attach additional pages if necessary)
PRODUCT NAME CLASS
~an.k #1 Gasoline
Tank #2 Gasloine
'..Tank #3 Diesel
MAXIMUM
Y
UNITS
lbs
gal.
CONTAIIVER
UST, AST, IBC,
QUANTIT
,
,
cubic feet .
drums
10,000
gallons
UST
10,000
gallons
UST
10,000
gallons
UST
j,P as (Complete this section for the storage of LP-gas or propane)
❖ Maximum quantity (in gallons) of LP-gas to be stored in aboveground containers:
List sizes and capacities of all aboveground containers used for storage
❖ Maximum quantity (in gallons) of LP-gas to be stored in underground containers:
List sizes and capacities of all underground containers used for storage
Total aggregate quantity of all LP-gas to be stored:
Fires (Complete this section for the storage offireworks)
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class' 1.3G:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class IAG:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.4:
Total aggregate quantity of all classes of fireworks to be stored:
THIS LICENSE R POSTED A CERTIFIED COPY THEREOF MUST BE ON THE LAND FOR WHICH IT IS GRANTEDSPICIOUSLY
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EXp1pS VeS (Complete this section for the storage of explosives)
Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.1:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.2:
Maximum amount (in pounds) of class 1.3:
❖ Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.4:
Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.5:
Maximum amount (in pounds) of Class 1.6:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Number of magazines used for storage:
Licensing Authority Use:
This license is granted upon the condition that the licensed activity will comply with all applicable laws,
Chapter 148, and the
codes, rules and regulations, including but not limited to Massachusetts General Law,
Massachusetts Fire Code (527 CMR) as amended. The license holder may not store materials in an amount
exceeding the capacities herein specified unless and until any amended license has been granted.
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS:
THIS LICENSPE OR A CERTIFIED COPY
ED ON THE LAND FOR WHICH SPICIOUSLY
IT IS GRANTED.
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Division of Local Services
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
ADVANCE OF FUNDS IN LIEU OF BORROWING REPORT
City/Town/District of Town of Reading, Massachusetts
Purpose of Issue KILLAM SCHOOL REMODELING (
Green Rep
airs)
Authorization Subsequent Town Meeting 11/08/10; Article 9,
pursuant to Ch. 44, s7(3A)
& 70B
(Date and article of town meeting vote and M.G.L. citation)
Grant Number 201102460017E
(If applicable)
A Amount of Lgan Authorized
a:
t
r ` 4 i
$
0,000.:
1;5
Computation of Limit on Total of Advances:
B. Unappropriated Free Cash 06/30111
$
3,471,031
C. Stabilization Fund 06/30/11
$
1,524,830
D. 1 % of FY 12 Budget
$
748,784
E. Greatest of line B, C or D
$
3,471,031
F. Other Advances Outstanding
$
446,500
G. Remaining Limit ( line E less line F)
$
3,024,531
H. Amount to be Advanced - This Issue
$
1,413,500
(not to exceed line G)
Date of Advance: July 1, 2011
F--7-1 7.27
Approved:
Mayor or City Manager, Majority of Selectmen or Commissioners
Please send 1st Copy to: Accountant or Auditor
See IGR #92-105 for instructions and accounting procedures
Date of Repayment to General Fund:
Accountant / Auditor
Please send 2nd Copy to: Division of Local Services
Public Finance Section
PO Box 9569
Boston MA 02114-9569 t
(Revised: December 2003) 78
Massachusetts Department of Revenue Division of Local Services
ADVANCE OF FUNDS IN LIEU OF BORROWING REPORT
City/Town/District of Town of Reading, Massachusetts
Purpose of Issue
Authorization
Grant Number
BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL REMODELING (Green Repairs)
Subsequent Town Meeting 11/08/10; Article 9, pursuant to Ch. 44, s7(3A) & 70B
(Date and article of town meeting vote and M.G.L. citation)
201102460005E
(If applicable) '
i5 0
010 0A
q.,rAmount`of Loan Authorized
rnputation of Limit on Total of Advances:
B. Unappropriated Free Cash
C. Stabilization Fund
D. 1 % of FY 12 Budget
.E. Greatest of line B, C or D
F. Other Advances Outstanding
G. Remaining Limit (line E less line F)
H. Amount to be Advanced - This Issue
(not to exceed line G)
Date of Advance:
Approved:
06/30111 $
3,471,031
06/30/11 $
1,524,830
$
748,784
$
3,471,031
471,031
$ 446,500
July 1, 2011
Mayor or City Manager, Majority of Selectmen or Commissioners
Please send 1st Copy to: Accountant or Auditor
See /GR #92-105 for instructions and accounting procedures
Date of Repayment to General Fund:
Accountant l Auditor
Please send 2nd Copy to:
Division of Local Services
Public Finance Section
PO Box 9569
Boston MA 02114-9569
(Revised. December 2003) 79
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
CERTIFICATE RELATING TO CERTAIN MINUTES OF A
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Dated: )201
We, the undersigned members of the Board of Selectmen (the' "Board") of the Town
of Reading, Massachusetts (the "Town"), hereby certify that the following is a true copy of
excerpts from the minutes ofa Iregular] (special] * meeting of the Board duly called and held on
August 2, 2011 at p.m. at the Selectmen's Office (the "Meeting"), pursuant to due and
proper notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the Meeting given to each Selectmen. The C, C?,
Meeting was attended by (_j of the five (5) members of the Board of Selectmen, IV t_`
constituting a quonim, who were present and voted throughout; the following vote was duly C'•,.?f~'/
adopted by vote of yeas, nays and U absent (thc "Vote").
The Meeting considered the $2,050,000 Water Bond expected to be issued to the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Thereupon, after full discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
"VOTED: That the Town Manager be hereby authorized on behalf of the Town to enter into
and to execute a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and any other
agreements as may be deemed necessary in connection with the issue and sale of
an interest fi•ee loan in the aggregate principal amount of a $2,050,000 Water
Bond-(the "Bond") to Authority;
That the Bond is authorized pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8(5), of the General
Laws, as amended and supplemented, and being a portion of the $2,285,000
Water Bonds authorized by a vote of the Town duly adopted under Article 7 at the
Subsequent Town Meeting called for November 8, 2010, shall be an interest free
loan in the aggregate principal amount of $2,050,000 dated as of its date of issue,
and shall be payable $205,000 on August 15 in each of the years 2012 to 2021,
inclusive."
We hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Votes adopted at the Meeting as
appearing in the minutes thereof; that the Meeting was open to the public; that notice stating the
place, date, time and purpose of the Meeting was filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of
Reading and a copy thereof was posted in the Town Clerk's office or on the principal official
bulletin hoard of the Town at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays, prior to the time of the Meeting and remained so posted at the time of the Meeting; that
no .deliberations or decisions in connection with the Votes were taken in executive session; and
that the official record of the Meeting was made available to the public promptly and will remain
* Delete that which is inappropriate.
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available to the public, all in accordance with Chapter 30A, §§18-25, of the General Laws, as
amended (the "open-meeting law").
We further certify that the aforesaid Votes have not been in any respect, amended or
rescinded but still remain in full force and effect as of the date hereof,
Approved:
Town Treasurer
Board of Selectmen a
I, the undersigned Cleric of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, affix hereto the Town
seal and my official signature for the purpose of authenticating the foregoing signatures of the
Selectmen and the Town Treasurer, and of certifying that each has been duly elected or
appointed to, has qualified for and is presently acting in his or her respective office.
I further certify that the aforesaid Votes have not been in any respect amended or
rescinded and remain in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
Town Cleric
(TOWN SEAL)
BOS11I 12621640.1
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$222,200411'
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF READING
SEWER BOND
$222,200"
The Town of Reading (hereinafter called the "Municipality") in the County of Middlesex
and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts promises to pay to the Massachusetts Water'
Resources Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"), or registered assigns, the sum of Two
Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($222,200) in installments oh August 15
of each year as set forth below, without interest:
Year
Installment
2012
$44,440
2013
44,440
2014
44,440
2015
44,440
2016
44,440
Principal payments on this bond are payable at the offices of theAuthority at 100 First
Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129. Upon final payment of the
principal of this bond the Authority shall cancel this bond and.retum it to the Municipality.
This bond is the only instrument representing a borrowing of $222,200 issued by the
Municipality pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, and a vote of the
Municipality duly passed on the 9th day of November 2009. This bond is issued for the purpose
of defraying the cost of improvements to the Municipality's sewer system as described in said
vote.
This bond is transferable only upon presentation to the Treasurer of the Municipality with
a written assignment duly acknowledged or proved. No transfer hereof shall be effectual unless
made on the books of the Municipality kept by the Treasurer as transfer agent and noted thereon
by the Treasurer with a record of payments.
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In Witness Whereof the Municipality has caused this bond to be signed by its Treasurer
and countersigned by its Selectmen and the seal of the Municipality to be affixed hereto as of the
day of 2011.
.Countersigned:
Treasurer
Selechz-len
(Town Seal)
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(Please Note: The following statements are an essential part of the permanent bond
record. Read them carefully before signing this certificate. Advise Edwards Angell Palmer &
Dodge LLP of any inaccuracy,)
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
$222,200 SEWER BOND
SIGNATURE AND NO LITIGATION CERTIFICATE
Wc, the Selectmen and the Treasurer of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, certify that
we have signed the $222,200 Sewer Bond (the "Bond") of the Town dated August 22, 2011, and
payable, without interest, in installments on August 15 of each year as set forth below:
Year
Installment
2012
$44,440
2013
44,440
2014
44,440
2015
44,440
2016
44,440
The Bond bears the Town seal, which is also affixed to this certificate.
We further certify that the Financial Assistance Agreement with the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority (the "Authority") dated August 22, 2011 providing for the sale of the Bond
has been signed by the'rown Manager, and that the Loan Agreement dated August 22, 2011
relating to the Project financed by the Bond has been signed by the Town Manager and we
hereby confirm those Agreements. The Financial Assistance Agreement and the Loan
Agreement are sometimes referred to collectively in this certificate as the "Agreements",
Capitalized terms used in this certificate and not otherwise defined shall have the sarne meanings
given those teens in the Agreements.
We, the Selectmen and the Treasurer, also certify as follows:
1, Authority. The Bond is issued pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General haws and
the following vote of the Town:
$222,200 Sewer Bonds being a portion of the $404,000 Sewer Bonds authorized
tinder Article 9 at the Subsequent Town Meeting called for November 9, 2009
After this issue there remains $181,800 authorized unissued debt under that
authorization.
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Execution of the Agreements was further authorized by a vote of the Selectmen passed
August 2,.2011 (the "Selectmen's Vote").
2. Other Debt. No other debt has been incurred under that vote of the Town.
3. Use of Proi cot and Loan Proceeds.
(a) No Reimbursement. None of the proceeds of the Loan and the Bond are
being used by the Town to reimburse the Town for expenditures previously made fi•om funds
other than proceeds of a borrowing.
(b) Prior Notes or Bonds. No proceeds of the Loan or the Bond will be used
to pay or retire any notes, bonds or other evidence of indebtedness previously issued by the
Town.
(c) No Sale of Project. The Town does not expect to sell any Project prior to
repayment of the Loan and the Bond.
(d) Use in Trade or Business. Not more than 5% of the gross proceeds of the
Loan or the Bond are to be used (directly or indirectly) in any trade or business carried on by any
person other than a state or local governmental unit. (Use in a trade or business includes all
activities carried on by the federal government (including its agencies and instrumentalities), by
so-called Section 501(c)(3) organizations and by all other nongovernmental entities other than
natural persons, but does not include use as a member of or on the same basis as the general
public.) The Town does not have or plan to have any contract or other arrangement not
applicable to the general public under which a party, other than the Commonwealth or a local
governmental unit is to have the use of the Project or is to make payments based on costs of the
Project rather than sewer costs.
(e) Private Loans. None of the gross proceeds of the Loan or the Bond are to
be used by the'rown directly or indirectly to make or finance loans to others. (The foregoing
representation does not preclude the financing of a Project whose costs are to be paid by
betterment assessments over a period of years.)
We, the Selectmen, the Treasurer and the Town Clerk, further certify as follows:
(a) Authorization Execution and Delivery of Documents. The Loan
Agreement, the Financial Assistance Agreement and the Bond have been duly authorized,
executed and delivered. None of those instruments has been amended or supplemented since its
date (except such amendments or supplements which have been approved by the Authority) or
repealed and each such instrument remains in full force and effect as of this date.
(b) Signatures and-lncumbency. The signatures of the Treasurer, and the
Selectmen as appearing below are the genuine signatures of the persons who held those offices
when the Agreements and the Bond were signed and when they were delivered.
(c) Proceedings. No proceeding essential to the execution, delivery or issue
of the Agreements and the Bond has been repealed or amended except as stated in paragraph (1)
as say
above, and no proceedings have been taken relating to the Agreements and the Bond other than
those certified to Edwards Angel] Palmer & Dodge LLP,
(d) Bylaws, The bylaws or votes described below are the only bylaws or
standing votes of the Town affecting the authorization, sale or issue of the Bond, or the
authorization, execution or delivery of the Agreements, and since April 20, 2011 there has been
no change therein affecting those matters in any way except as may be indicated below:
Town of Reading General By-Laws, as certified on April 20, 2011.
(c) Home Rule, Since April 20, 2011 the Town has not adopted any
amendments or additions to changes in the Town Charter.
(f) Selectmen's Vote. Attached hereto is atrue copy of the Selectmen's Vote,
which has not been amended or repealed and remains in full force and effect on this date.
(g) Open Meeting Law. All proceedings essential to the issue of the Bond and
the authorization, execution and delivery of the Agreements' and deliberations of a quorum
relating thereto have been taken at a meeting or meetings open to the public; notice of each such
meeting was filed in the office of the Town Cleric and publicly posted in the time and manner set.
forth in G.L. C,30A, 18-25; no deliberations, decisions or vote in connection with the Bond or
the Agreements were taken in executive session and no vote was taken by secret ballot; and the
official record of each such meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains
available to the public and, excepting any such meeting held within the last 22 days was made so
available more than 21 days prior to the date hereof.
(h) No Referendum. No petition for a referendum has been filed with respect
to any of the proceedings essential to the authorization, sale or issue of the Bond or the
authorization, execution or delivery of the Agreeirrents.
(i) Development Districts. The Town fhasJfhas nofj* established any
development districts pursuant to G.L. c.40Q.
(j) Debt Limit. At the time of their authorization the Bonds were, and on the
(late hereof the Bond is, within every debt and other limit prescribed by law or otherwise.
* delete that which is inappropriate
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$2,050,000*41
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF READING
WATER BOND
$2,050,000**
The Town of Reading (hereinafter called the "Municipality") in the County of Middlesex
and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts promises to pay to the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"), or registered assigns, the sum of Two
Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,050,000) in installments on August 15 of each year as set
forth below, without interest:
Year
Installment
Year
Installment
2012
$205,000
2017
$205,000
2013
205,000
2018
205,OOD
2014
205,000
2019
205,000
2015
205,000
2020
205,000
2016
205,000
2021
205,000
Principal payments on this bond are payable at the offices of the Authority at 100 First
Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129. Upon final payment of the
principal of this bond the Authority shall cancel this bond and return it to the Municipality.
This bond is the only instillment representing a borrowing of $2,050,000 issued by the
Municipality pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, and a vote of the
Municipality duly passed on the 8th day of November, 2010. This bond is issued for the purpose
of defraying the cost of improvements to the Municipality's water system as described in said
vote.
This bond is transferable only upon presentation to the Treasurer of the Municipality with
a written assignment duly acknowledged or proved. No transfer hereof shall be effectual unless
made on the books of the Municipality kept by the Treasurer as transfer agent and noted thereon
by the Treasurer with a record of payments.
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In Witness Whereof the Municipality has caused this bond to be signed by its Treasurer
and countersigned by its Sel d the seal of the Municipality to be affixed hereto as of the
_ day of?) 2011.
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Countersigned;
Treasurer
Selectmen
(Town Scal)
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LICENSE
6n accr-arca the orcvsrcns of Cnaptes 148 eflhe General Laws, a icense is heret,! -raro== t_ use :ic- laae herein described
far the law U use :,i the'ullang.... or oilier structuce_., wr:ci rare or is:are to be sttuaiec :i erecr, =na •>s -esc. teo or, the _toL plan
tiled with the application `et this license.
Location cl [an •"tail Street vearest cross stye=_t
3525 Gallows Rd.,'Fairfar, 7A_ 2203;
C-rrer x tad `!cb_1 t?=i Corz)or= t: c.n - Ad ress _
Numoerof t und'nes ar I;.ersiruc!Jras:a vvi-tic. ".;is aoplicalicn aopiies .
gasoline Fining Station;:Dcd Mart
Oceceancy or use ci such ::-jddiry^s
7ctai caoacw/ ci cc-ainers r. oailons: - aboveground 90 JrderorounC 40 - 000 -
Ct^cctiuicte5esta•eo:rcontainers•- ~Or000 clall•vns easollre; 10,000 as ]_qns ;Iesei
Uou eWa t i oe rg l a; s
Ras:nccic^ ( ~l'-wiiance -0zh the "own of Reading Gerteral 3`!-_s:, S. ? 3orag- aad_-
dlin a Crude Petroleum or ar,1, ;rude Petroleum P riducts. -
THIS ME`!SEi On H0 OS-r~TIC OR CERTIFIED COPY THI=R 'CP'.1UST 3E N~c G ~C<." ' - =c' IiJ H pnOrc TC
i,O~ SSE ::OPYLL_--OIdS TO LIC~~Su .D?] .E`7°i.SE SIDE Cr LICENSE
t
ar_ 05 Ma --m trees sub=ect to:
dit-ous to ' icense =c
?-ior td the Lssjance of the licease, a '_a.ndszap.t: g plain
must be approved by the ?oatd of Selectme:i.
_ • ?rior to placing diesel E•jel in t e tank, the vapcr recr.very
sTstea must 'e re.piaza_d as :epreseated by the app---cant's
rapresentarive_
1 Signs •raist meet bylaw provisions.
6. Landscaoin.g must be mainta red as aoprove^ tircu-hc.:e tie
life or the 11cense.
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D. X -03 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
ELII~ Underground Storage Tank Program
Form FP-290
CMR 9.00
Notification for Underground Storage Tanks Regulated Under 527
Forward completed form to: Contact:
MassDEP Bureau of Waste
MassDEP Prevention UST
Bureau of Waste Prevention UST Program 617-556-1035 eutro2gram
P.O. Box 120-0165
Boston, MA 02112-0165
El A. New Facility (see instructions, #1) ( B. Amended
to ation containing unde ground storage tanks gu ated under 27 CMR 9.00. if mo a than filete vefanks are
owned at this location, phoocopy the follovoing pages and staple continuation sheets to the form. The FP-
290 must be completedg in duplicate. Although the form may, be photocopied, the facility owner or owner's are department will issue the permit Poprttiion of theeFP-2 0, however, registration is not complete The the FP-
290 Is received and checked by the Underground Storage Tank Program. All questions on. this form are to
be answered. Incomplete forms will be returned.
1 "New FaciliV means a tank or tanks located at a site where tanks have not been previously located. ess"
a street name.
number
street
pro-
office 2areanot streetcceptable e rand wi m cause as eg stration to be re turned aif geographic to ati on of facility numbers
vided, pplease indicate distance and direction from closest intersection, e.g., (facility at 199 North Street is
Iccated) 400 aids southeast of Commons Road (intersection). -
Notification Required
MassDEP UST Form FP-290 is to be used as Notification , Registration,
and permit for underrgground storage tanks and tank facilities regulated
under 527 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 9.00. No regulated un-
derground storage tank facility shall be installed, maintained, replaced,
substantially modified or removed without a permit (FP- 290) issued by the
head of the local fire department The owner of any storage facility shall
within seven working days notify the head of the local fire department and
the Dept of Environmental Protection of any change in the name, address,
or telephone number of the owner or operator of a storage facility subject
to regulation by Chapter 148, Mass. General Law and by 527 CMR 9.00.
Underground Storage Tanks
Each owner of an underground tank first put into operation on or after Jan.
1, 1991, shall, within thirty days after the tank is first put into operation, no-
tify the Department of Environmental Protection (the department) of the ex-
istence of such tank, specifying, to he extent kn uses of such tank. the tank,
date of installation, capacity, type, By no
later than Jan. 31, 1991, each owner of an underground storage tank that
was in operation at any time after Jan. 1, 1974, regardless of whether or
not such tank was removed from beneath the surface of the ground at any
time, shall notify the department of the existence of such tank, specifying,
to the extent known, the owner of the tank, date of installation, capacity,
type, location of the tank, and the type and quantity of substances stored
in such tank, or which were stored in such tank before the tank ceased
being in operation if the tank was removed from beneath the surface of the
ground prior to the submittal of such notice to the department Such notice
shall also specify, to the extent known, the date the tank was removed
from beneath the surface of the ground prior to the submittal of such notice
to the department The operator of any tank that has no owner or whose
owner cannot be definitely ascertained, shall notify the department of the
existence of such tank, specifying, to the extent known, any information
relating to ownership of the tank, and date of installation, capacity, type,
1. OWNERSHIP OF TANK(S)
Owner Name (Corporation, Individual, Public Agency, or Other Entity)
Global Montello Group Corporation c/o
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Street Address
7300 West Friendly Ave., MS F-7
Mailing Address (if different from street address) 27420-
Greensboro NC Zip Code
SIMS City
Guilford
r_
County
0001253-8054 _
A. Facility Number
B. Date Entered
C. Clerk's Initials
D. Comments
and
in suloc ch flank, orwh ch were s o ed in such tank b fore the tank cea ed
being in operation if the tank was removed from beneath the surface of the
ground prior to the submittal of such notice to the department If the tank
was abandoned beneath the surface of the ground prior to the submittal of
such notice to the department, such notice shall also specify, to the extent
known to the owner or operator, the date the tank was abandoned in the
ground and all methods used to stabii'ize the tank after the tank ceased
being in operation.
Fxce'__._p_tion: (a) a farm or residential tank of 1,100 gallons or less capacity used
for storing moor uel for noncommercial purposes, or (b) a tank used for
storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored
are not required to be registered under 527 CMR 9.00.
Penalties: Any owner who knowingly fails to notify or submits false informa-
tion shad be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each tank
for which notification is not given or for which false information is submitted.
(MGL Chapter 148, section 38H, 527 CMR 9.00)
tthhe tank owner. One copy will be provided to the fire depairtment, and the ark
owner shall send a separate copy to the, address at the top of this page.
When to Notify? 1. Owners of storage tanks in use or that have been taken
out of operation must notify within thirty days.
Owners and Operators of Reggulated StorageTankSystems mustmainain
records certifying that all leak detection, inventory control and tightness
testing requirements forthe Regulated StorageTank System are current
These records must be readily available for inspection.
11. LOCATION OF TANK(S)
Give the geographic location of tanks by degrees, minutes, and seconds.
Example: Lat 42, 36,12 N Long. 85, 24,17W
Latitude Longitude
Dstance and d rect on tram dosest intense lion (see instructions S2)
FwZity Name or Company she identhiier. as applicable
\_n .1- rl I,- el-t<V~v .
street Address (P.o. aox not acceptable -see instructions Q2)` A
CRY A-,
State mp Code
III. TYPE OF OWNER
❑ Federal Government E. Commercial
(storage and sale)
❑ State Government
El Private•
❑ Local Govemment (storage and use)
IV. INDIAN LANDS
0 Tanks are located on land within an Indian Reservation or on
other trust lands.
CI Tanks are owned by native American nation, tribe, or individual.
V. TYPE OF FACILITY
Select the Appropriate Facility Description: (check all that apply)
_ Gas Station Marina Trucking/Transport
Railroad Utilities
Petroleum Distributor
Federal - Military Residential
Airport
Industrial Farm
Aircraft Owner
Contractor Other (explain) .
Vehicle Dealership
VI. CONTACT PERSON IN CHARGE OF TANKS
GVR Compliance Analyst Address: Phone Number (include area code):
Name: - 800 253-8054
Compliance Analyst 7300 W. Friendly Ave., MS F-76 Home:
Job Title: (800) 997-7725
Greensboro, NC 27420 Business:
VII. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
tR I have met the financial responsibility requirements in accordance with 527 CMR 9------------------------------
Check 00all that apply:
❑ Guarantee ❑ Letter of Credit
El Self Insurance ❑ Trust Fund
E] Commercial Insurance ❑,Surety Bond
CYPState Fund ❑ Other Method Allowed - Specify
El Risk Retention Group •
Provide policy information, certificate of compliance information or other verification.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INFORMATION
This information should be available from local health agent, conservation commission, or planning department.
1. Tank site located in wellhead protection area D Yes RNo
2. Tank site located in surface drinking water supply protection area ❑ Yes E~blJo
3. Tank site located within 100 feet of a wetland DYes QW0
4. Tank site located within 300 feet of a stream or water body 0Yes [;No
IX. ON OF STORAGE "T"ANKS AND
PIPING (COMPLETE FOR EACH TANK AT THIS LOCATION)
Tank Idr
Tank No.__~__ Tank No. Z Tank No.
Tank No. u Tank No.
1. Tank serial # (if known)
bCurrently in Use
_
of Use (Start Date)
[-7=
= F7=
C
d. Permanently Out of Use (Start Date)
E_=
C=
e. Underground storage tank (UST)
[V LIST
to UST Pa UST
191UST DUST
Date of Installation (mo./daylyr.)
2
c~ , R 15 4
`9' 1
.
2
~ Tank No
Tank 0. 5 Tank No.~ Tank No
.
Tank Identification Nufnber (cont.)Tank No.
Substance Gurrently•or Last Stored
4
]
F= F7=
.
Gasoline F
X MV L7 Marina i iV O Marina
other use
V .:7 Marina J My L3 Marina .:1 MV f J Marina
her f.: other L other
] o
;
Motor vehicle or
J other O other
t
r
-
b. Diesel t_ _ ]
MV L Marina Li MV L' Marina
L.---~
arlna'MV hMarina U MV he Marina
L" MV
Motor vehicle or other use
I.lother `other
i he
c. Kerosene
d. Fuel Oil`
r
C=~
_ _
L_
`"Consumptive Use" tanks need not s'e registered. for are "Consumptive Use" fuel hee
s
i
g
ti
.
hot water
n
a
and/or
e. Waste Oil
f. Other, Please specify
-
- -
Substance
Hazardous
L _ 4
(other than 4a thru 4e above)
CERCLA name and/or
CAS number
-
-
Mixture of Substances
Please specify
5.. Material of Construction - Tank (mark only one)
r---1
Bare steel (includes asphalt, galvanized
and epoxy coated)
Catholically protected steel
~
C= E__=
Composite (steel with fiberglass)
~ j~
Fiberglass reinforce) plastic (FRP)
0
Concrete
C=
Unknown
Other
Please specify
6. Type of Construction-Tank
(mark only one) Single walled
Double walled
Unknown
Other
Please specify
is tank lined? E. Yes O G Yes'KNo L'. Yes U Yes Ja Yes L Na
Does tank have excavation liner? _ Yeslo C Yes a C Yes40 L Yeslo ❑ Yes . No
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FP-280 (revised 07/09) /,6
Tank Identification Number (cont.)
Tank No.~
Tank No.-2--
Tank No.3 Tank No. Tank•No.
7. Material of Construction - Piping (markoniyone)
Bare steel (includes asphalt, galvanized
and epoxy coated)
Cathodically protected steel
Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP)
Flexible
Copper
Unknown
Other
Please s eci
Type of Construction - Piping (mark only one)
B
.
Single walled
Double walled
Unknown
Other
Please specify
Has piping been repaired?
Is piping gravity feed?
Date
C= Yes ">~fqo
I 'Yes Wlo
toYes'~No
0Yes Rio
. Yes 1~60
:j Yes 1~6io
I IYes !~q-
-DYes ~no
Yes I' No
! IYes LNo
X. INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
1. Installation
i i C
uo
i
i
p
ng
A. Installer certified by tank and p
manufacturers
(1f\Q{,~ t
c Oro
the
licensed b
d
if
y
ie
or
B. Installer cert
implementing agency
d
t
i
ere
s
C. Installation inspected by a reg
engineer
d b
d
y
approve
D. Installation inspected an
the implementing agency
t
kli
'
s
installation chec
E. Manufacturers
s have been completed
F. Another method allowed by 527 CMR
9.00. Please specify
2. Tank Leak Detection
(mark only one)
A. Double-wall tank -Interstitial monitoring
B. Approved in-tank monitor
C. Soli vapor monitoring (check one below)
3 Monthly J Continuous
Tank
G" l
F1
❑
-
Tank
®
F-1
❑
Tank
~
F1
F1
"
.L
Tank
1
' ~ '
Y f~i~ Iv Gt
Tank
1
~t:
`
E. Other method allowed by 527 CMR 9.00.
Please specify
FP-290 (revised 07109) bb aye '
-1 r7
k Identification Number (cont.)
T
Tank No.- Tank No. Tank No, 3 Tank No. Tank No. _
Piping
i
i
an
3. Piping -Leak Detection (mark only one)
Piping
ng
p
Piping Piping P
•
A. Pressurized
(
❑
a. interstitial space monitor
❑
❑ ❑
!
❑
b. Product line leak detector
(mark all that apply below)
Automatic flow restrictor*
Automatic shut-off.device*
Continuous alann`
Also requires annual test of device and
piping tightness test or monthly vapor
monitoring of soil.
B. Suction: Check valve at tank only
❑
❑ ❑ El
❑
(Requires interstitial space monitor or
line tightness test every three years)
i Interstitial space monitor
D Line tightness test
C- Suction: Check valve at dispenser only
❑
❑ ❑
❑
(No monitor required)
D. Other method allowed by 527 CMR
-
9.00. Please specify
~ -
-~Ac
i uQ
4. Date of last tightness test (tank & piping)
i
F-1 F] F]
5. -Gravity feed piping
.i` =-r: ~
,i> J E
6. Spill' containment and overfill protection
Tank
Tank Tank Tank
Tank
F1
A. Spill containment device installed
B, Overfill prevention device installed
❑
7. Daily Inventory Control (mark only one)
A. Manual gauging by stick and records
t
li
❑
❑ ❑
F-1
❑
ion
a
reconci
B. Mechanical tank gauge and records
❑
F1 ❑ F]
❑
-
reconciliation
s
5<ia I
te
F
1
C. Automatic gauging system
Tank Piping
Tank , Piping Tank Piping
Tank Piping
Tank Piping
licable
l iProtection A
8.
ode (if Type app )
i
F-1 F1
❑ ❑ F]
❑ o
❑ ❑
A.
n
a
Sacrific
A.
d Current Type
❑ ❑
❑ ❑
❑
❑
❑ ❑
F-1
F
B, Impresse
.
C. Date of Last Test
Third Party Inspection:
te of Last
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X1. CERTIFICATION (Read and sign after completing all sections)
forwarded io the local lire department must be signed separately. A
photocopied signature
NOTE: Both the copy being sent to the Dept of Fsvironmentat Protection and the copy
and that based
will not be accepted on either document. tion
In this and all
subm
t believe that the submditted Information ids true accurate, and complete.
re under penally perjury that i have personally
the information
l
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i
i
a
ec
n
n
ofor obta
on my Inquiry of those in ndividuals immediately rasensibie
rfini-I rin° ^ -'vner or owner's authorized representative (Print)
d
,
g
Signature:
Date: /
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%Name an
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FP-ego (revised 07,09) OWNE S AUTHORIZED AGENTS
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GILBARCO
~ VEEDER-ROUT
April 18, 2011
Reading Town Clerk
16 Lowell St.
Reading, MA 0 1867
RE: Global Station # 2445
178 MAIN ST
READING, MA 01867
To Whom It May Concern:
Gilbarco Inc.
CMS Department, MS F-76
7300 West Friendly Ave.
P. O. Box 22087
Greensboro, NC 27420
United States
Phone: 800-253-8054
Fax: 336-547-3384
www.gilbarco.com
www.veeder-.com
As a Global Montello Group Corporation and Global Companies, LLC (Global) authorized Compliance Service
Provider, Gilbarco Veeder-Root is responsible for renewing and maintaining permits and licenses, and for
coordinating and tracking the resolution of compliance issues.
Global purchased the above-referenced station from ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in September 2010. At the
time of purchase, Global submitted to your municipality an application.to amend the facility license for storage of
flammables and combustibles at the above-referenced gasoline service station (FP-2A form). To date we have
not been issued an amended license. This letter is to request either an updated License reflecting the transfer of
ownership for the above referenced gas station or written confirmation that one will not be issued.
According to the "Guidelines for Municipal Officials on the Issuance of Licenses Granted under Massachusetts
General Law, Chapter 148 § 13":
"A license is granted by a local licensing authority and then is recorded in the office of the city of town
clerk... Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, Section 13 establishes the procedure under which local
licensing authorities may grant licenses for the storage of flammable combustible and explosives on the land.
City and town clerks are required to maintain records of licenses that have been granted."
I have included a copy of the License hi the old owner's name for your reference. If the local licensing
authority does not issue an updated License fora change of ownership, please sign below.
Signature:
Title:
By signing this letter, you are indicating there is no requirement to have an amended License in the new owner's name. This letter will act in conjunction with the
current License to ensure full compliance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 13.
Sincerely,
yoseph Weisman
Joseph Weisman
Owner's Authorized Agent
(336) 315-2889
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AO L I D
A GUIDE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS ON LICENSING THE
a. STORAGE OF FLAADJABLES, COMBUSTIBLE and EXPLOSIVES
Licenses, Registrations and Pennits
The purpose ~of this document is to provide guidance to fire departments, local licensing authorities, and municipal
clerks on licenses, registrations and permits for the storage of flammable, combustible, or explosive materials in
13 00!
accordant Massachusetts Regulation e(CMR),a527 CMR 2 00,t 527 CMR 6 .00, 527 CMR'9.00r 527 Prevention
Code of M 527
.
CMR 14.00.
b A license is the permission by competent authority to do an act which, without such permission, would
be un aw ul, a trespass, or a tort. A storage license is applied for and granted by the local licensing
authority. The license is granted to the land and not to an individual. Only one license may be issued
to a parcel of land., This license may be amended to reflect changes in quantity, conditions or
restrictions. The license may be revoked or suspended for cause by the issuing authority. Information
pertaining to the license and the license shall be maintained by the city or town clerk.
e A registration is the acknowledgement by competent authority of the act of recording a formal or official
reco~"rs orage registration is filed annually with the local city or town clerk. The registration serves
solely to notify the community of the present license holders name and address. Only one registration
may be granted for each license. Records of registration shall be maintained by the city or town clerk.
A permit is a written authority or warrant, issued by a person in authority, empowering a person to do
some e act not forbidden by law but not allowable without such grant of authority. The law allows certain
small quantities of flammable and combustibles to be kept or stored on the land without a license, but
with a permit granted by the head of the fire department. 527 CMR 14 requires a permit in addition to
the license.
The following are definitions related to the terms "flammable or combustible". '
Combustible liquid: Any liquid having a flash point at or above 100°F shall be known as a Class II or Class
III Liquid. Combustible liquids shall be divided into the following classifications:
Class II: Liquids having flash points at or above 100° and below 140°F.
Class IIIA: Liquids having a flash point at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
Class IIIB: Liquids having a flash point at or above 200°F.
Flammable Liquids: Any liquid having a flash point below 100° F and having a vapor pressure not
exceeding 40 psia at 100717. Flammable liquids shall be known as Class I liquids and shall be divided into
the following classifications.
Class IA: Liquids having flash points below 73°F and having a boiling point below 100°F.
Class IB: Liquids having flash points below 73°F and having a boiling point at or above 100°F.
Class IC:, Liquids having flash points at or above 73°F and below 100°F.
The authority for the keeping and storage of flammables, combustibles, and explosives, is section 13, of Chapter
148, M.G.L.. This General Law is rather lengthy; this document references only the relevant sections. In order to
apply for a new license or to change the conditions or restrictions of an existing license, the applicant must apply for
approval or disapproval from the head of the local fire department. Whether the local fire official approves or
disapproves the application, the next step is a public hearing on the application. Not less than seven days prior to a
public hearing it must be advertised in a newspaper published in the English language. At the applicants expense,
all abutters and owners of real estate must be notified by registered mail not less than seven days prior to the
hearing at which the licensing authority acts on the license application.
A licensing authority may prescribe conditions or restrictions to a .license.
Any such license granted hereunder shall be subject to such conditions. and restrictions as may be
prescribed in the license by the local licensin thority, which may include a condition that the license be
exercised to such extent and within such periols may be fixed by such authority. L
`A certificate of registration must be filed annually on or before April thirtieth by the owner/occupant of the land who
holds (exercises) the license. This informs the licensing authority that the license is still being exercised, and the
name of the person or entity exercising the license.
The Board of Fire Prevention Regulations has been granted the authority to exempt certain quantities of the articles
(flammables, combustibles, and explosives), articulated in section 9 of Chapter 148, from licensing, and
registration.3 These exemptions may be found in the relevant sections,of 527 CMR governing the articles to be
stored.
Every license granted, and every certificate of registration filed under Section 13, is deemed to be granted or filed
upon condition that if the land described in the license ceases to be used for the aforementioned uses, the holder of
the license shall within three weeks after such cessation eliminate, in accordance with rules and regulations of the
board, all hazardous conditions incident to cessation. a
Massachusetts Code of Regulations 527 CMR 9.00, Tanks and Containers, uses the definitions "abandoned" and
"out of service", to further categorize storage containers subject to cessation of use. As defined:
"Abandoned, in the case of underground storage tanks, shall mean out of service for a continuous period in
excess of six months where a license from the licensing authority is required under the provisions of M.G.L. c.148,
s. 13, and for a period in excess of 24 months in the case of any other underground storage facility or an
aboveground tank of 10,000 gallons capacity or less; and in the case of aboveground storage of any fluid other than
water, where a permit is required from the Marshal under provisions of M.G.L.. c. 148, s. 37, it shall mean out of
service for a continuous period in excess of 60 months and it has been deemed to *be unsafe and a threat to the
public safety by the head of the fire department and by the Department of Fire Services." 5
"Out of service, not in use in that no filling or withdrawal is occurring." 6
Once the tank is. abandoned or out of service it must be removed. (With the exception of certain double wall
underground storage tanks)
If it is determined that a fire or explosion hazard exists or is likely to exist as the result of the continued exercise of a
license, the local fire chief may issue a cease and desist order.
The fire chief shall order reasonable measures to protect the safety of the public from the hazards of a fire or
explosion. Any measures so ordered are at the expense of the license holder.
"When a fire or explosion hazard exists or is liable to exist due to the exercise of such license, the marshal
or head of the fire department, shall issue an order to the licensee to cease and desist in the exercise of
such license and said marshal or said head of the fire department shall direct that reasonable measures to
insure safety to the public be undertaken at the expense of the holder of such license. "7
The first paragraph of section 13, Chapter 148, speaks of certain articles named in section 9 of Chapter 148, that
are subject to regulation. Section 9, names the articles subject to regulation by license or permit.
"The board shall make rules and regulations for the keeping, storing, use, manufacture, sale, handling,
transportation or other disposition of gunpowder, dynamite, ' crude petroleum or any of its products, or
explosive or inflammable fluids or compounds, tablets, torpedoes or any explosives of a like nature, or any
other explosives, fireworks, firecrackers, or any substance having such properties that it may
spontaneously, or acting under the influence of any contiguous substance, or of any chemical or physical
agency, ignite, or inflame or generate inflammable or explosive vapors or gases to a dangerous extent, and
may prescribe the location, materials and construction of buildings to be used for any of the said purposes.
Such rules and regulations shall require persons keeping, storing, using, selling, manufacturing, handling or
transporting dynamite or other high explosives to make reports to the department in such particulars and in
such detail that the quantity and location thereof will always be a matter of authentic record in the
department...""
The first paragraph of section 9 of Chapter 148, states that the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations shall make
rules and regulations for the keeping, storing, use, manufacture, sale, handling, transportation or other disposition of
the articles name.. The Board has made these Rules and Regulations with the Code of Massachusetts Regulations
(CMR) 527.CMR 2.00 (Fireworks), 527 CMR 4.00 (Oil Burning Equipment) 527 CMR 6.00 (LP-gas), 527 CMR 9.00,
(Tanks and Containers), 527 CMR 13.00 (Explosives) and 527 CMR 14.00, (Flammable Fluids, Solids, or Gases).
These regulations allow the storage of certain quanti~gs of materials to stored without a license, but subject to
permit issued by the head of the fire department. l
Kegulation bZf.(;MK 14.03 section (2), requires a permit for the storage of any tiammable fluid, solid or gas.
This permit is to be obtained from the head of the fire department, as provided by M.G.L. c.148, s.10A and 23.
The head of the fire department may restrict the quantities to be stored under the permit.
What this means is that'a permit in addition to a license, a permit is required from the head of the fire department
for the storage of flammable and combustible fluids. The head of the fire department may reduce the quantity of
product allowed by permit but may.not increase the quantity beyond that allowed by the regulation.
Exceptions to the permit process are granted to certain persons for the storage and use of and use of limited
quantities of flammables, combustible. These exemptions may, be found in the relevant sections of 527 CMR
governing the articles to be stored.
Important Points
• A license for the storage of flammable or combustible. fluids in quantities in excess of those allowed by
regulation is granted by the local licensing authority after approval or disapproval by the head of the fire
department and after a public hearing. A permit is granted by the head of the fire department.
• A license is not owned by an individual as a personal privilege. A license once exercised is a grant which
runs with the land. The permanent record of a license is to be recorded and maintained by the city or town
clerk.
• A permit from the head of the fire department is required in addition to a license for the storage of materials
regulated under 527 CMR 14.00 (Flammable or Combustible Liquids, Flammable Solids or Flammable
Gases.
• A certificate of registration is annually filed by the holder or occupant of licensed land to inform the city or
town clerk to record (register),the license as still active and being exercised.
• A city or town may develop its own form for the actual license and registration. The form of the license and.
registration must contain, as a minimum, that information contained in Department of Fire Services Fire
Prevention Forms, FP-2, License and FP-5, Registration respectively.
• A license, when exercised, is a grant running with the land. A parcel of land may only have one license for
the storage of flammable or combustible fluids. ,
• If the conditions, capacities or restrictions authorized by a license are changed, an amended license must
be obtained. A new application must be submitted to the local licensing authority, the head of the local fire
department must approve or disapprove, and a public hearing must be held. If granted, the amended
license supersedes and replaces the old license, and will show the 'aggregate total capacities allowed
under the grant. The-terms and conditions of the new license now prevail. The license must be plainly
posted on the premises.
• A certificate of registration is the vehicle used by the license holder or occupant of licensed land to notify the
city or town town clerk annually, before April thirtieth, that a license is in use and currently being exercised.
If a registration is not applied for and issued, after three weeks, it may be viewed as cessation and' cause
for review of the license. A registration must be plainly posted on the premises.
1527 CMR 14.02
2 Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 13, Paragraph 3
3 Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 13, Sentence 2
4 Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 13, Paragraph 3
s 527 CMR 9.02
6 527 CMR 9.02
7 Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 13, Paragraph 6
8 Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 § 9 61 /
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herein described for the lawful use of Le o; az::a; afro :ire,,.. wb1ch is/are or isiare to be situated. thereon,
and as described on the plot plan filed with the application for this license.
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Restrictions--If any:......... ~ mss:
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Underground Storage Tank Program
Form FP-290
elated Under 527 CMR 9.00
Notification for Underground Storage Tanks Reg
Contact:
Forward completed form to: MassDEP Bureau of Waste
MassDEP
Bureau of Waste Prevention UST Program Prevention Prevention UST Program
ext. 2
P.O. Box 120-0165 617-556-1035 Boston, MA 02112-0165
❑ A. New Facility (see instructions, #1) Q B. Amended
INSTRUCTIONS: Form FP-290 (Notification for Underground Storage Tanks) is to be completed for each
age tanks reated toilowing pa ues nd staple continuattiionOsh ee is to he formtThe FP-
location containing underground sop
owner's
owned at this location, photocopy t t owner
290 must be completed in duplicate. Although t the phorm otocopied photocopied, are the not facility e t The local fire
representative must sign each copy separate
department will issue the permit portion of the FP-290, however, registration is not complete until the FP-
290 is received and checked by the Underground Storage Tank Program. All questions on.this form are to
be answered. Incomplete forms will be returned.
i "New Facility" means a tank or tanks located at a site where tanks have not been previously located.
2 'Facility street address` must include both a street number and a street name. Post office box numbers
are not acceptable and will cause a registration to be returned. If geographic location of facility not pro-
vided, please indicate distance and direction from closest intersection, e.g., (facility at 199 North street is
located) 400 yards southeast of Commons Road (intersection).
Notification Required
MassDEP. UST Form FP-290 is to be used as Notification Registration,
and Permit for underground storage tanks and tank facilities regulated
under 527 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 9.00. No regulated un-
derground storage tnkfacility shall be installed, maintained, replaced,
substantially modified or-removed without a permit (FP- 290) issued by the
head of the local fire department The owner of any storage facility shall
within seven working days notify the head of the local fire department and
or telephoneEnumber of to owner or operator of a torage fac City sub ects
to regulation by Chapter 14B,. Mass. General Law and by 527 CMR 9.00.
Underground Storage Tanks
Each owner of an underground tank firs put into operation on or after Jan.
1, 1991, shall, within thirty days after the tank is first put into operation, no-
2 the Department specifying, to the extent dthep ownertof ttte t nk,
date te of of installation, capacity, , typ ence of such tank, speciy ty a location, and uses of such tank. By no
,
lat than was in operati neat any time after Jan. 1, 1974r gardless orf whether oat
not such tank was removed from beneath the surface of the ground at any
time, shall notify the department of the existence of such tank, specifying,
Itypeelocextent ation of he tathe nk, and the type and qdate of uart of siubstancespstored
in such tank, or which were stored in such tank be ore the tank ceased
being in operation If the tank was removed from beneath the surface of the
ground prior to the submittal of such notice to the department. Such notice
shall also specify, to the extent known, the date the tank was removed beneath the
surface
uch to the department The opp erator grof any ank that has no mittalwnof or whoseice
owner cannot be,definitely ascertained, shall notify the department of the
existence of such tank, specifying, to the extent known, any information
relating to ownership of the tank, and date of installation, capacity, type,
1. OWNERSHIP of TANK(S)
Owner Name (Corporation, Individual, Public Agency, or Other Entity)
Global Montello Group 'Corporation.c/o
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Street 7300 West Friendly .Ave., MS F-76
Marring Address (f ditereat from ress) NC 27420-
Greensboro, state p C -
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Gull ord
County
(800) 253-8054 _
Owner's Employer Federal ID 4
Phone Number undude Area Code)
A. Facility Number
B. Date Entered
C. Clerk's Initials
D. Comments
and location of the tank, and the type and quantity of substances stored
in such tank, or which were store in such tank before the tank ceased
being in operation if the tank was removed from beneath the surface of the
ground prior to the submittal of such notice to the department. If the tank
was abandoned beneath the surface of the ground prior to the submittal of
such notice to the department, such notice shall also specify, to the extent
known to the owner or operator, the date the tank was abandoned in the
ground and all methods used to stabilize the tank after the tank ceased
being in operation.
xc i n: (a) a farm or residential tank of 1,100 gallons or less capacity used
for stori ng motor fuel for noncommercial purposes, or (b) a tank used for
storing heating oil for consumptive use on the Premises where stored
are not required to be registered under 527 CMR 9.00.
Penalties: Any owner who knowingly falls to notify or submits false informa-
tion shall be subject to a civil penaty not.to exceed $25,000 for each tank
for which notification is not given or for which false information is submitted.
(MGL Chapter 148, section 38H, 527 CMR 9.00)
Whereto Notify? Two completed notification fors should both be signed by
the tank owner. One copy will be provided to the fire department, and the tank
owner shall send a separate copy to the address at the top of this page.
When to Notify? 1.Owhers of storage tanks in use or that have been taken
out of operation must notify within thirty days.
Owners and Operators of Regulated StorageTank Systems must maintain
records certifying that all leak detection, inventory control and tightness
testing e records must be readily available for inspection. tem are current
These
11. ROGATION OF TANK(S)
Give the geographic location of tanks by degrees, minutes, and seconds.
Example: Let 42, 36,12 N Long. B5, 24, 17W
Latitude Longitude
Distance and direction from dosest intersection (see instructions f2)
Facility Name of any She Identifier, as applicable
street Address (P.D. Box not acceptable. see instud ions 02) city
state
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I ~j(= INDIAN LANDS
on land within an Indian Reservation or on
IIi= ~YPE OF OWNER are located
❑ Tanks
❑ Federal Government s Co'eecial and sale) other trust lands.
tribe,
e owned by native American nation,
❑ State Government or individual-
(storage [l Tanks ar
❑ Private
❑ Local Government (storage and use)
TYPE OF FACILITY
riate Facility Description: (check all that apply) TrucUng[Transport
Select the ApProP _ Marina utilities
Gas Station Railroad Residential
Petroleum Distributor Federal - Military
Farm
Airport Industrial _ other (explain)
Aircraft Owner Contractor -
Vehicle Dealership OF TANKS
n
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All, CONTACT PERSON IN e'i
Phone Number (include area code):
Ana1YSt Address: (800) 253-8054
GVR Compaiance 7300 W. Friendly Ave., MS F-76 Home: '800) 997-7725
Name:
Compliance Analyst Business:
Job -title: Greensboro, NC 27420
VII= FINANCIAL IRESPONS1131LITY with 527 CMR 9.00-
in requirements in accordance
~ I have met the financial responsibility - - - ❑ Letter of Credit
Check all that apply, ❑ Guarantee ❑ Trust Fund
❑ Self Insurance o Surety Bond ❑ Other Method Allowed - Specify
❑ Commercial insurance ~6 State Fund
❑ Risk Retention Group
Certificate of compliance information or other verification.
Provide policy information, $ITE INFORMATION
'V'III= wENVIRONMENTAL tanning department-
VIII.
uld be available from focal health agent, conservation com'-'~ission, or p
This information sho _ pYes qNo
rotection area
1. Tank site located in wellhead p
water supply Protection area ❑Yes ~No
2. Tank site located in surface drinking pYes 0No
3. Tank site located within 100 feet of a wetland
of a stream. or water body ❑Yes ~ No
4. Tank site located within 300 fie TANKS AND IalPINO (COMPt-ETE FOR F~'CH TANK AT THIS LOCATION)
GE Tank No. Tank No.
IX= I)ESGRIPTCON OF STORA 7- Tank No.'_
Tank No. Tank No._____
Tank Identification Number _
if known) C~
1. Tank status a. Tank mfr's serial #
'
b. Currently in Use
oraril Out of Use (Start Date)
c. Temp y
Start Date) ❑ UST ❑ Us'
d. Permanently Out of Use ( ~usT El UST
e. Underground storage tank (US- Fa UST
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2. Date of installation (mo
3. Estimated Total capacity (gallons)
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Tank No.
Tank No_ Tank No. Tank No.____
tion Number (cont.) Tank No.
ifi
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Tank Ident
4. Substance Currently or Last Stored
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f. Other, Please specify J_
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Hazardous Substance
4a thru 4e above)
(other than
CERCLA name and/or
CAS number _ - - -
- - - - _ _ - - - - -i
Mixture of Substances
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eiz~k GILBARCO
~ VEEDER-ROOT
April 18-5 2011
Reading Town Clerk
16 Lowell St.
Reading, MA 0 1867
RE: Global Station # 2446
1330 MAIN ST
READING, MA 01867
Gilbarco Inc.
CMS Department, MS F-76
7300 West Friendly Ave.
P. O. Box 22087
Greensboro, NC 27420
United States
Phone: 800-253-8054
Fax: 336-547-3384
www.gilbarco.com
www.veeder.com
To Whom It May Concern:
LLC (Global) authorized Compliance Service
As a Global Montello Group Corporation and Global Compa maintaining permits and licenses, and for
Provider, Gilbarco Veeder-Root is responsible for renewing
coordinating and tracking the resolution of compliance issues. Corporation in September 2010. At the
Global purchased the above-referenced station from EconMobil Oil o amend the facility license for storage of
the transfer have
time of purchase, Global submitted to your municipality an application To_ date we have ce station (FP-2A form). flarnmables and combustibles at the above-referent d e uestneither an updated License reflecting
not been issued an amended license. This letter is q
rshi for the above referenced gas station or written confirmation that one will not be issued.
owne p
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blishesi eth pro eidure under which local
A license granted
clerk...Massachusetts General'Law Chapter 148, Section 1 es
City and town losives on the land.
ties may grant licenses for the storage of flammable comb s nl a ded.p
licensing authors Y
clerks are required to maintain records of licenses that
belocal ow~icensing
included a copy of the License in the old owner's name for your reference- the 1
1 have
authority does not issue an updated License for a change of ownership, please go
Signature:
Title" there is no requirement to have an amended License in the new owner's name.
By signing this letter, you are indicating 148 § 13.
current License to ensure full compliance with Massachusetts General Law, chapter
Sincerely,
5rosepk'Weistnan
Joseph Weisman
owner's Authorized Agent
(336) 315-2889
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 10:16 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: RE: Gas Stations Name Change
Keep this in the file.
Peter L Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
Please note new Toed IThursday effective 7 30 June 7, 20101
5 30 Pm.
Monday, Wednesday and
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 P.M.
Friday: CLOSED
phone'. 781-942-9043
fax 781-942-9071
web www.readingrna-9ov
email townrnanager@ci.reading.ma.us
how we are doing -fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma-
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From: Schena, Paula
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:26 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: FW: Gas Stations Name Change
Paula Schena
Office Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-942-6643
Fax-, 781-94.2-9071
.us
pschena@ci.reading.rna
www.readingma.gov
Town Hall Hours~
and Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday
Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 P.M. at htt llreadingma-
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Please let us know how t/ are doing
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survey.
From: Delios, Jean
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:23 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: RE: Gas Stations Name Change
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Page 2 of 2
The name change will trigger new signage, how do they anticipate handling that?
Jean J. Dehos
comrnnnit% seni(es t)iroctori'('~n~ii I'1<tnnoT
Tow of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, NIA 01867-2685
(P) 781-942-6612
(F) 781-942-9071
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Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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From: Schena, Paula
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 4:09 PM
To: Burns, Greg; Gemme, Laura; Delios, Jean
Subject: Gas Stations Name Change
Attached are the applications for the Mobil Stations at 178 Main Street and 1330 Main Street name change to
Global. This will be scheduled for a hearing on July 12. Please review and get back to me with any comments by
July 7.
Paula Schena
Office Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-942-6643
Fax: 781-942-9071
pschena@ci.reading.ma.us
www.readingma.gov
Town Hall Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday - CLOSED
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5/26/2011 77
(k) Receipt of Purchase Price. I, the Town Treasurer hereby certify that the
Bond was delivered on the date hereof and the full purchase price of $222,200 and a grant of
$181,800 is expected to be received from the Authority on August 25, 201 L.
Dated:
(date of delivery o
payment for the Bond - to
be left blank until delivery)
Treasurer
Town Clerk
Selectmen
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(TOWN SEAL)
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$222,200**
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF READING
SEWER :BOND
$222,200**
The 'T'own of Reading (hereinafter called the "Municipality") in the County of Middlesex
and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts promises to pay to the Massachusetts. Water
Resources Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"), or registered assigns, the sum of Two
Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($222;200). in installments on August 15
of each year as set forth below, without interest:
Year
Installment
20,12
$44,440
2013
44,440
2014
44,440
20fS
44,440
2016
44,440
Principal payments on this bond are payable at the offices of the Authority at 100 First
Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129. Upon final payment of the
principal of this bond the Authority shall cancel this bond and,return it to the Muni cipali ty,
. . This bond is the only instrument representing a borrowing of $222,200 issued by the
Municipality pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, and a vote of the
Municipality duly passed on the 9th day of November 2009, This bond is issued for the purpose
of defi•aying the cost of improvements to the Municipality's sewer system as described in said
vote.
This bond is transferable only upon presentation to the Treasurer of the Municipality with
a written assignment duly acknowledged or proved. No transfer hereof shall be effectual unless
made on the books of the Municipality kept by the Treasurer as transfer agent and noted thereon
by the Treasurer with a record of payments.
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In Witness Whereof the Municipality has caused this bond to be signed by its Treasurer
and countersigned by its Selectmen and the seal of the Municipality to be affixed hereto as of the
day of 2011.
C:ountersiLmcd:
WY,
Selectmen.
(Town Seal)
BOS I I 1 12(21 G 19.1
Treasurer
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We, the undersigned members of the Board of Selectmen (the "Board") of the Town
of Reading, Massachusetts (the "Town"), hereby certify that the following is a true copy of
excerpts fi•om the minutes of a [regular][special]* meeting of the Board duly called and held on
August 2, 2011 at _ p.m, at the Selectmen's Office (the "Meeting"), pursuant to due and
proper notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the Meeting given to each Selectmen, The
Meeting was attended by . of the five (5) members of the Board of Selectmen,
constituting a quorum, who were present and voted throughout; the following vote was duly
adopted by vote of . yeas, and absent (the "Vote"),
The Meeting considered the $222,200 Sewer Bond expected to be issued to the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Thereupon, after full discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
"VOTED; That the Town Manager be hereby authorized on behalf of the Town to enter into
and to execute a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") and any other
agreements as may be deemed necessary in connection with the issue and sale of
an interest free loan in the aggregate principal amount of a $222,200 Sewer Bond
(the "Bond") to Authority;
That the Bond is authorized pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1), of the General
Laws, as amended and supplemented, and being a portion of the $404,000 Sewer
Bonds authorized by a vote of tho Town duly' adopted under Article 9 at the
Subsequent Town Meeting called for November 9, 2009, shall be an interest free
loan in the aggregate principal amount of $222,200 dated as of its date of issue,
and shall be payable $44,440 on August 15 in each of the years 2012 to 2016,
inclusive."
We hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Votes adopted at the Meeting as
appearing in the minutes thereof; that the Meeting was open to the public; that notice stating the
place, date, time and purpose of the Meeting was filed with the Town Cleric of the Town of
Reading and a copy thereof was posted in the Town Cleric's office or on the principal official
bulletin board of the Town at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays, prior to the time of the Meeting and remained so posted at the time of the Meeting; that
no deliberations or decisions in connection with the Votes were taken in executive session; and
that the official record of the Meeting was made available to the public promptly and will remain
* Delete that which is inappropriate.
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available to the public, all in accordance with Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25, of the General Laws,
as amended (the "open-meeting law").
We, further certify that the aforesaid Votes have not been in any respect, amended or
rescinded but still remain in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
Approved;
Town Treasurer
Board of Selectmen
I, the undersigned Clerk of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, affix hereto the Town
seal and my official signature for the purpose of authenticating the foregoing signatures of the
Selectmen and the Town Treasurer, and of certifying that each has been duly elected or
appointed to, has qualified for and is presently acting in his or her respective office,
I farther certify that the aforesaid Votes have not been in any respect amended or
rescinded and remainin full force and effect as ofthe date hereof,
Town Clerk
(TOWN SEAL)
BOSii1 12621621.1
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(Please Note: The following statements are an essential part of the permanent bond
record. Read them carefully before signing this certificate, Advise Edwards Angell Palmer &
Dodge LLP of any inaccuracy.)
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
$2,050,000 WATER BOND
SIGNATURE AND NO LITIGATION CERTIFICATE
We, the Selectmen and the Treasurer of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, certify that
we have signed the $2,050,000 Water Bond (the "Bond") of the'fown dated August 15, 2011,
and payable, without interest, in installments on August 15 of each year as set forth below:
Year
Installment
Year
Installment
2012
$205,000:
2017
$205,000
2013
205,000
2018
205,000
2014
205,000
2019
205,000
2015
205,000
2020
205,000
2016
205,000
2021
205,000
'fhe Bond bears the Town seal, which is also affixed to this certificate.
We ['urther certify that the Financial Assistance Agreement with the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority (the "Authority") dated August '15, 2011 providing for the sale of the Bond
has been signed by the Town Manager, and that the Loan Agreement dated August 15, 2011
relating to the Project financed by the Bond has been signed by the Town Manager and we
hereby confirm those Agreements. The Financial Assistance Agreement and the Loan
Ageement are sometimes referred to collectively in this certificate as the `-`Agreements",
Capitalized turins used in this certificate and not otherwise defined shall have the same meanings
given those tornis in the Agreements. . .
We, the-Selectmen and the Treasurer, also certify as follows:
1. Authority, The Bond is issued pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws and
the following vote of the Town:
$2,050,000 Water Bonds being a portion of the $2,285,000 Water Bonds
authorized under Article 7 at the Subsequent Town Meeting called for
November 8, 2010.
After this issue there remains $235,000 authorized unissued debt under that
authorization.
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Execution of the Agreements was further authorized by a vote of the Selectmen passed
August 2, 2011 (the "Selectmen's Vote").
2, Other Debt, No other debt has been incurred under that vote of the Town.
3. Use of Project and Loan Proceeds,
(a) No Reimbursement. None of the proceeds of the Loan and the Bond are
being used by the Town to reimburse the Town for expenditures previously made from funds
other than proceeds of a borrowing.
(b) Prior Notes or Bonds, No proceeds of the Loan or the Bond will be used
to pay or retire any notes, bonds or other evidence of indebtedness previously issued by the
Town,
(c) No Sale of'Projeci, The Town does not expect to sell any Project prior to
repayment of the Loan and the Bond,
(d) Use in Trade or Business, Not more than 5% of the gross proceeds of the
Loan or the Bond are to be used (directly or indirectly) in any trade or business carried on by any
person other than a state or local governmental unit. (Use in a trade or business inefudes all
activities carried on by the federal government (including its agencies and instrumentalities), by
so-called Section 501(c)(3) organizations and by all other nongovernmental entities other than
natural persons, but does not include use as a member of or on the same basis as the general
public.) The Town does not have or plan to have any contract or other arrangement not
applicable to the general public under which a party, other than the Commonwealth or a local
governmental unit is to have the use of the Project or is to make payments based on costs of the
Project rather than water costs,
(e) Private Loans. None of the gross proceeds of the Loan or the Bond are to
be used by the Town directly or indirectly to make or finance loans to others. (The foregoing
representation does not preclude the financing of a Project whose costs are to be paid by
betterment assessments over a period of years.)
We, the Selectmen, the Treasurer and the Town Clerk, further certify as follows:
(a) Authorization Execution and Delivery of Documents. The Loan
Agreement, the Financial Assistance Agreement and the Bond have been duly authorized,
executed and delivered. None of those instruments has been amended or supplemented since its
date (except such amendments or supplements which have been approved by the Authority) or
repealed and each such instrument remains in full force and effect as of this date.
(b) Signatures and Incumbency. The signatures of the Treasurer, and the
Selectmen as appearing below are the genuine signatures of the persons who held those offices
when the Agreements and the Bond were signed and when they were delivered.
(c) Proceedings, No proceeding essential to the execution, delivery or issue
of the Agreements and the Bond has been repealed or amended except as stated in paragraph (1)
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above, and no proceedings have been taken relating to the Agreements and the Bond other than
those certified to Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP.
(d) Bylaws. The bylaws or votes described below are the only bylaws or
standing votes of the Town affecting the authorization, sale or issue of the Bond, or the
authorization, execution or delivery of the Agreements, and since April 20, 2011 there has been
no change therein affecting those matters in any way except as may be indicated below:
Town of Reading General By-Laws, as certified on April 20, 2011.
(e) Home Rule, Since April 20, 2011 the Town has not adopted any
amendments or additions to changes in the Town Charter.
(f) Selectmen's Vote. Attached hereto is a true copy of the Selectmen's Vote,
which has not been amended or repealed and remains in full force and effect on this date.
(g) Open Meeting Law. All proceedings essential to the issue of the Bond and
the authorization, execution and delivery of the Agreements and deliberations of a quorum
relating thereto have been taken at a meeting or meetings open to the public; notice of each such
meeting was Filed in the office of the Town Clerk and publicly posted in the time and manner set
forth in G.L. C. 30A, §§18-25; no deliberations, decisions or vote in corincction with the Bond or
the Agreements were taken in executive session and no vote was taken by secret ballot, and the
official record of each such meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains
available to the public and, excepting any such meeting held within the last 22 days was made so
available more than 21 days prior to the date hereof.
(h) No Referendum. No petition.for a referendum has been filed with respect
to any of the proceedings essential to the authorization, sale or issue of the Bond or the
authorization, execution or delivery of the Agreements.
(i) Development Districts. The Town f(hasJfhas notj* established any
development districts pursuant to G.L. c.40Q.
(j) Debt Limit. At the time of their authorization the Bonds were, and on the
date hereof the Bond is, within every debt and other limit prescribed by law or otherwise.
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(k) Receipt of Purchase Price. I, the Town Treasurer hereby certify that the
Bond was delivered on the date hereof and the full purchase price of $2,050,000 is expected to
be received from the Authority on August 18, 2011.
Dated: 2011
(date of delivery of and
payment for the Bond - to
be left blank until delivery)
Treasurer
Town Clerk
Selectmen
(TOWN SEAL)
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$2,050,000'
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF READING
WATER BOND
$2,050,000"
The Town of Reading (hereinafter called the "Municipality") in the County of Middlesex
and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts promises to pay to the Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"), or registered assigns, the sum of Two
Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,050,000) in installments on August 15 of each year as set
forth below, without interest:
Year
Installment
Year
Installment
2012
$205,000
2017
$205,000
2013
205,000
2018
205,000
2014
205,000
2019
205,000
2015
205,000
2020
205,000
201E
205,000
2021
205,000
Principal payments on this bond are payable at the offices of the Authority at 100 First
Avenue, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129. Upon final payment of the
principal of this bond the Authority shall cancel this bond and return it to the Municipality.
This bond is the only instrument representing a borrowing of $2,050,000 issued by the
Municipality pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, and a vote of the
Municipality duly passed on the 8th day of November, 2010. This bond is issued for the purpose
of defraying the cost of improvements to the Municipality's water system as described in said
vote.
This bond is transferable only upon presentation to the Treasurer of the Municipality with
a written assignment duly acknowledged or proved. No transfer hereof shall be effectual unless
made on the books of the Municipality kept by the Treasurer as transfer agent and noted thereon
by the Treasurer with a record of payments.
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In Witness Whereof the Municipality has caused this bond to be signed by its Treasurer
and countersigned by its Selectmen and. the seal of the Municipality to be affixed hereto as of the
day of------ , 2011.
Countersigned:
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Treasurer
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Promoting, preserving, and
developing affordable housing in
VVate* town Community Housin Watertown since 1991
July 7, 2011
Jean Delios
Town Planner
16 Lowell Street
Reading, NIA 01867
Dear Ms. Delios,
I am writing to offer our services as a MassHousing approved Monitoring Agent.
Watertown Community Housing, Inc. (WCH) has been working in the field of affordable
housing development, administration and compliance for nearly 20 years. Working closely with
the Town of Watertown's Planning Department, WCH has facilitated a Downpayment
Assistance Program and Home Improvement Program that has provided over $1.5 million in
loans to over 100 income eligible households. All of these loans are subject to deed restrictions
that require annual compliance monitoring and/or refinance and resale restrictions that bring us
in regular contact with the owners on behalf of the Town.
In recent years WCH has provided lottery and Affirmative Fair Marketing services to private
developers. Recent efforts include:
2007 - Riverbank Lofts (7 units in Watertown)
2008-2009 - Repton Place (28 units in Watertown)
.2010 - Castle Courtyard and Admirals Cove (6 units in Natick)
Each of these projects involved negotiations with the Town and developer, review of numerous
legal documents, marketing, lottery administration, income and asset eligibility determinations
for all lottery winners. While some of these units also involved the use of HOME funds, the
major compliance focus was on the Local Initiative Program as thesewere all LIP or LAU units.
Additionally, in 2010 WCH completed a $5.5 million rental project that created 18 units,of
permanently deed restricted housing. The project involved numerous public handing sources such
as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME Program, Community Based Housing Initiative,
Section 8 Project Based Vouchers, and private funding sources including the Federal Home Loan
Bank of Boston's AHP Program, Boston Community Loan Fund and Watertown Savings Bank.
WCH self manages this property and therefore has conducted all of the marketing, lottery
administration and income/asset eligibility determinations for all residents.
Most recently, WCH has begun providing 40B Compliance Monitoring and has current
agreements with:
- Campion Estates (7 affordable units in North Andover)
- Villages at Goddard Highlands (26 units in Stoughton)
'i'he majority of WCEI marketing, lottery and compliance work is overseen by its Executive
Director Jennifer Van Campon. She has over 15 years experience in affordable housing projects
63 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 • Tel: 617-923-3505 • Fax: 617-923-8241 • www.watertowncommunityhousing.org
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and programs. She has been with WCTI 4 years. Ms. Van Campen participates in all negotiations
with developers and Towns and assists in the fa.cilitation.of required agreements and legal
documents. She also oversees the marketing and lottery administration. She is assisted by an
Administrative Coordinator Robyn Rufo who has been with WCH for 4 years. Ms. Rufo
manages all individual applicant files and conducts initial income/asset eligibility determination.
Final eligibility determinations are provided by Ms. Van Campen.
References for your consideration:
Geoff Engler, SEB Consulting - 617-782-2300 x 202
Greg Watson, Mass Housing - 617-854-1000
Janice Lesniak, DHCD - 617-573-1327
We believe Watertown Community Housing has the experience and capacity to assist other
Towns and developers in the implementation of their affordable housing goals. We look forward
to the opportunity to work with you in the coming months and years.
Please contact me at 617-923-3505 x 4 if you have any questions.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jenkifer ` an Camp.
F?xecutlve Director
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Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency
Dne Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
TEL: 617.054.1000 I FAt:617.854.1091
VP: 866.758.14:55 www.rrrasshousing.com
May 6, 2011
Watertown Community Housing, Inc.
63 Mt. Auburn St.
Watertown, MA 02472
Attn: Jennifer Van Campen, Executive Director
Re: Monitoring Agent Services
Dear Ms. Van Campen:
Pursuant to your request dated April 29, 2011, this letter will confirm that MassHousing is approving
Watertown Community Housing, Inc, to perform Affordability Monitoring Services for compliance with
the of brdabiiity requirements of projects permitted under M:G.L. Ch. 40B. The requisite prior
experience is clearly demonstrated in the supporting documents submitted with your request. The
previous monitoring responsibilities outlined in that submission adequately address your qualifications to
perform those services within the context of the Comprehensive Permit Process.
Thank you for your interest in providing a valuable service within the affordable housing community and
to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
if you have any. questions concerning this letter, please contact me at 617-854-1880.
7 Si erely:
Gregory I .Watson
Manager of Comprehensive Permit Programs
Deval L. patrick, Gownur Ronald A. Homer, Chairman Thomas R. Gleason, Executive Director
Timothy R Murray, Lt. Governor ( Michael 1. Dirrane, We Chair I Robert M. Ruzzo, Deputy Direct
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Jennifer Van Campen
49 Phillips Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(781) 640-3027
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Professional Experience
Executive Director Watertown Community Housing, Inc. 2007 - present
• Oversaw affirmative marketing program for sale of 35 affordable homeownership units.
• Completed acquisition of 18 unit rental property, obtained over $5 million in public and private
financing to undertake renovation of the property.
• Oversee property management of 18 unit rental property including affirmative marketing plan,
income eligibility determination and on-going maintenance.
• Led the expansion of WCH services into other communities including the provision of home
buyer classes, program administration and lottery services to Brookline, Newton and Natick.
• Conduct all fundraising, financial management, program reporting and management of staff.
• Provide interim Fxecutive Director staffing to Metro West Collaborative Developers a
collaborative, process amongst four towns to create an innovative affordable housing production
strategy and vehicle.
Executbe hirector Waltham Alliance To Create Housing (WATCH) 1998-2005
Created and implemented an organizational plan including: 3-year strategic plans; 1-year
community organizing, affordable housing development and workforce training work plans;
and $350,000 annual operating budget fundraising strategy.
Oversaw the development of real estate development staff and programs including site
acquisition, neighborhood resident involvement, financing, design and construction of 21 units
of rental and homeownership housing with total development costs of over $4 million.
Initiated the first formal Board and leadership training process.
• Supervised staff and volunteers in the implementation of a Tenant Training Program, First Time
Home Buyer Program, English for Employment and numerous community organizing
campaigns involving over 400 people annually resulting in significant local and state-wide
public policy achievements.
• Launched the organization's first capital campaign raising nearly $100,000, which then
leveraged an endowment campaign raising an additional $50,000.
• Established partnerships with neighboring towns and regional organizations resulting in a new
health care training initiative with two major health care providers and the construction of a.
four-unit condominium project outside of Walthaan.
Assistant Director Bridgeport Artisan Center 1998
Lead author of organizational restructuring including creation of in-house production and
employment strategy and transition to independent non-profit status.
Co-led the start up of in-house production facility including: site improvements, hiring strategy,
materials identification, logistics and product development.
Created financial management system. Performed grant writing, reporting and data collection.
Yale Conant anity Renaissance Fellow Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh 1997
Was one of 20 people selected nationally to participate in this inaugural fellowship program
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and coordinated by Yale
University to provide support to the nation's most troubled housing authorities.
Project manager of the $117 million AIlequippa 'Terrace revitalization effort which involved the
demolition of 1,500 public housing units; reconstruction of 1,200 public housing and market
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rate units; relocation of 500 families; establishment of "self-sufficiency," plans for 450 families;
and creation of a general partnership between the residents and the developer.
Executive Director Citizens for Action in New Britain (CANB) 1992-1996
Assisted in the creation of work plans for eight issue groups with a total constituency of over
1,200. Developed strategies addressing a variety of community issues including: affordable
housing, economic development, Medicare/Medicaid reform, neighborhood stabilization,
community reinvestment, crime prevention and tax issues.
• Planned annual leadership training process including a retreat statewide and regional
conferences, summer training series and inter-organizational planning meetings.
Researched and initiated partnership projects with other non-profit agencies such as the New
Britain Area Conference of Churches, Chamber of Commerce and Trinity College.
Edited quarterly newsletter, annual report, brochure and other marketing materials.
Maintained records of accounting and managed the day to day activities of the office.
Author of $5 million Arch Street Neighborhood Revitalization Lone plan including the
identification of housing and economic development opportunities and the involvement and
training of neighborhood leadership around issues of community development.
Cominimity Organizer Citizens for Action in New Britain (CANB) 1990 - 1992
Identified and trained resident leaders to develop strategies-to improve their community.
Responsible for building three issue groups with memberships of 30-75.
Assisted in the creation of a home ownership initiative that created a $7 million First Time
Home Buyer Program involving five local bank and the City of New Britain.
Provided first time homebuyer counseling to over 270 families.
Lecturer Connecticut Colleges 1992- 1995
Presented workshops on "Basics of Community Organizing" to human service and social work
students at Tunxis Community College, Central CT State University and Trinity College.
Couch Track and Field 1991- 2001, 06-07
Nonnewaug (Head), Hall, New Britain, Waltham and Watertown High Schools (Assistant)
. Developed training programs for 75 youth in all of the high school field events.
Volunteer Experience
Coach, Little Kickers / Watertown Youth Soccer Program 2008, 2010
Alemher, Board of'Directors Metrowest Regional Employment Board 2002 -2005
Participated in the formation of liealth Care Works, a sector-based job training program
involving four area hospitals and three community based organizations.
Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations
Member, Policy Corrimittee 2009 --to present
Member, Board of Directors 1.998 - 2005
Chair, Church-Closing Committee 2005
Chair, Legislative Committee 2001 - 2003
Education and Certifications
National Development Council - Housing Development Finance Professional Certification 2009.
Southern New Hampshire University - M.S. in Commumity Economic Development 1998
Trinity College, Hartford, CT - B.A. in Urban Studies 1990
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ESCROW AGREEMENT
This ESCROW AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into this day of August,
2011, by and among ENTERPRISE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, with an address of 222
Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 (the "Escrow Agent"), OAK-RJF 30 HAVEN
STREET LLC with an address of 10 McTernan Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 (the
"Developer") and the TOWN OF READING (the "Town") a municipal corporation with executive
offices. at 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867.
WHEREAS, the Developer is the owner of certain real property located at 30 Haven Street;
Reading, Massachusetts (the "Premises");
WHEREAS, Developer is constructing a retail and residential project on the Premises (the
"Project") pursuant to a Site Plan Review Decision issued by the Town's Community Planning and
Development Commission dated September 13, 2010 as amended (the ``Site Plan");
WHEREAS, Developer and Escrow Agent have entered into a Construction Loan
Agreement dated as of March 18, 2011 (the "Loan Agreement") to provide financing for the
construction of the Project;
WHEREAS, the Town has agreed to provide $200,000 from its Affordable Housing Trust
Fund to assist Developer to complete the affordable housing elements of the Project- and
WHEREAS, Escrow Agent has agreed to act as escrow agent in accordance with this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Del Neil to Escrow Agent. As of the date hereof, the Town shall deliver the amount of
$200,000 (the "Escrow Amount") to the Escrow Agent. Upon receipt of the Escrow Amount,
Escrow Agent shall deposit it into a separate account in the name of the Developer and shall hold
such funds in accordance with the tern-is of this Agreement. All interest on the Escrow Amount will
be paid to the Developer as additional funds available for the development of the Project.
2. Release of F"serow Fund.
2.1 As Required, Escrow Agent shall release the Escrow Amount to the
Developer as requested by Developer pursuant to requisitions
provided to the Escrow Agent in a form substantially similar to the
requisitions provided by Developer to Escrow Agent as lender under
the Loan Agreement; provided that no portion of the Escrow Amount
shall be released until the earlier of (a) all amounts available to the
Developer under the Loan Agreement have been disbursed or (b) the
Developer's actual and accrued expenses for the Project have
reached $17,900,000 as set forth in requisitions provided by
Developer to Escrow Agent.
2.2 On Written Instruction. Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 2.1,
the Escrow Agent shall release the Escrow Amount, or any portion
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thereof; upon receipt of written instructions executed by each of the
Town and Developer.
2.3 Completion of Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing sections, if
actual expenses for the Project do not reach $18,100,000 based on
requisitions provided by Developer to Escrow Agent then difference
between the actual expenses and $18,100,000 shall be disbursed to
the Town for re-deposit to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
without the authorization or notice to the Developer being required.
3. failure to Complete. In the event that the Developer shall abandon the development of
the Project, or fail to complete the Project within twenty four (24) months of the date hereof, the
balance of the Escrow Account shall be disbursed to the Town for re-deposit to the Affordable
Flousing 't'rust Fund without the authorization of the Developer being required; provided that
Escrow Agent shall give Developer thirty (30) days prior written notice. For purposes hereof, the
Project shall be deemed to be complete upon completion of all work including any punchlist.
4. Non-Transferability. The transfer of ownership in the Premises shall not include a
transfer of the Escrow Account without the express written consent of the Town.
5. Escrow A ent. Escrow Agent shall perform such duties as are specifically set forth
herein subject to the following provisions:
(a) Escrow Agent shall be entitled to charge its customary and reasonable fees
for its services hereunder which fees shall be paid by the Developer.
(b) Escrow Agent may resign and be discharged from its duties hereunder at
any time by giving notice of such resignation to the other parties hereto specifying a date (not
less than 7 days after the giving of such notice) when such resignation shall take effect. Promptly
after such notice, a successor escrow agent shall be appointed by mutual agreement of the Town
and Developer, such successor to become the escrow agent hereunder upon the resignation date
specified in such notice. If the Town and Developer are unable to agree upon a successor escrow
agent within 7 days after such notice, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to appoint its successor.
Escrow Agcnt shall continue to serve as escrow agent until its successor has assumed in writing
Escrow Agent's obligations hereunder and receives the remaining Escrow Amount. The Town
and Developer may agree at any time to remove Escrow Agent upon notice to Escrow Agent
setting forth the date upon which such removal shall become effective. In the event of such
removal, the Town and Developer shall appoint a successor escrow agent and-Escrow Agent
shall turn over the remaining Escrow Amount to such successor escrow agent.
(c) The duties and responsibilities of Escrow Agent are limited to those
specifically set forth herein. Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any mistake of fact or error of
judgment made in good faith or for any acts or omissions by it of any kind other than bad faith,
willful misconduct or gross negligence. Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be
protected in doing so, upon (i) any written notice, instrument or signature believed by it in good
faith to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties duly
authorized to do so, and (ii). the advice of counsel (which may be of Escrow Agent's own
choosing). Escrow Agent shall have no responsibility for the contents of any writing submitted
to it hereunder and shall be entitled in good faith to rely without any liability upon the contents
thereof.
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(d) Any dispute that may arise among Escrow Agent, the Town and Developer
under this Agreement with respect to (i) the delivery, ownership, or right of possession of the
Escrow Amount or any portion thereof, (ii) the facts upon which Escrow Agent's determinations
hereunder are based, (iii) the actions to be taken by Escrow Agent hereunder, and (iv) any other
questions arising under this Agreement, shall be settled either by agreement of the parties to such
dispute (evidenced by appropriate instructions in writing to Escrow Agent signed by such parties) or
by entry of a final order, decree or judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction in the United
States of America (the time for appeal therefrom having expired and no appeal having been
perfected) (a "Final Order"). The Escrow Agent shall be under no duty to institute or defend any
such proceedings, and the parties shall be jointly and severally liable'to Escrow Agent for any costs,
expenses, and counsel, fees it shall incur by reason of such dispute or litigation. Prior to the
settlement of any dispute as herein provided, Escrow Agent is authorized and directed to retain in its
possession or to deliver to a court of competent jurisdiction without liability to anyone, such portion
of the Escrow Arnount that is the subject of or involved in the dispute.
6. Notices, Any notice pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
delivered by hand with provision for acknowledgment.of receipt or sent by registered or certified
mail, retLirn-receipt requested, postage prepaid or by Federal Express or other recognized
commercial overnight courier or by facsimile, addressed as follows:
If to the
the Developer to: Paul M. Ognibene
OAK-RJF 30 Haven LLC
10 M cTernan Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Fax No.
With a copy to: John J. Siciliano, Esq.
Hemenway & Barnes LLP
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Fax No. (617) 227-0781
If to the Town to: Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading; MA 01867
Fax No. (781) 942-9071
With a copy to: Ellen Callahan Doucette, Esq.
Bracket and Lucas
19 Cedar Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Fax No. (508) 799-9799
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[f to Escrow Agent to:Patty Wilson
Enterprise Bank & Trust Company
222 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Fax No.
Notice shall be deemed effective, (a) if delivered by hand or Federal Express or other recognized
commercial overnight courier, on the date of delivery thereof, or (b) if sent by registered or
certified mail, on the earlier of the date of' receipt or first attempted delivery by the U.S. Postal
Service, or (c) if transmitted by facsimile on the date the transmission is confirmed as received
provided it is received during regular business hours at the place of receipt, otherwise on the next
business day. Any party may from time to time change the address to which notices may be sent
by giving the other party notice of such change in accordance herewith.
7. Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be
enforceable by the respective beneficiaries, representatives, successors and assigns of the parties
hereto, but neither this Agreement, nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be
assigned by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the parties hereto.
(b) This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof, and may be amended only by a written instrument signed by the parties
hereto.
(c) 'Chis Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(d) 'rhe captions appearing in this Agreement are for convenience only and have
no other signi ficance.
(e) I'bis Agreement shall terminate upon the distribution of all of the Escrow
Fund in accordance with this Agreement, provided, however that the provisions of Section 3 shall
survive termination hereof. Upon such termination, Escrow Agent shall have no further obligations
with respect to the Escrow Fund.
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Executed as a scaled instrument as of the date set forth above.
ESCROW AGENT:
ENTERPRISE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
By:
DEVELOPER:
OAK-RJF 30 Haven LLC
By: Oakville Reading Fund LLC,
its Manager
By:
Paul M. Ognibene, Manager
TOWN OF READING
HOUSING AUTI LORI ry
Karen Flammia, Chairman
Diane Cohen, Vice Chairman
Kevin Mulvey
Mary Connors
TOWN:
TOWN OF READING
BOARD Ol, SELECTMEN
Camille W. Anthony, Chairman
Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman
Ben Tafoya, Secretary
James E. Bonazoli
Richard W. Schubert
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ALLIrGCIP LA7ION
SECtidN 3 2 fi., I,
SUPER VISI0.N - PRESENCE
To the (cihab(tants of the
TcjWh'bf ,Reading:
Please taste notice that 'the
Hoard of Se'l'ectmen as..the
Licensing,Authonty for the Town
of Reatlipgiiil load a public
hearing ari Tu±asday, ,Augus# 2,
<2t}11 ai 9:od p.m. in the
Selectmen's' Ieethg'-Ro6m16
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Sec tiara 3:2.1.1 of the BaAM,of
Sele'cfinen Policies.on, June
20111 to wit: Supervision
Presence:
A(1 in#erpsied parties may
appear in person, may: submit
their comments•in writing, or
may email comments to town-
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Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2685
ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGERXINANCE DIRECTOR
(781) 942-6636
FAX: (781) 942-9037 Email: finance&i.reading.ma.us
CERTIFIED MAIL #7010 0780 0001 6911 8641
July 20, 2011
Yao Tang
KOK, Inc d/b/a Oye's
26 Walkers Brook Drive
Reading, MA 01867
NOTICE OF BEARING
Alleged Violation - Board of Selectmen Policies and Procedures - Article 3 Licenses
Section 3.2.1.12 Supervision - Presence
Dear Mr. Tang:
On June 27, 2011 at 4:20 p.m., when the constable attempted to serve the Notice
of Violation on KOK, Inc., for the violation of M.G.L. c.138, §34 that occurred on June
22, 2011; she was unable to do so because a manager was not on duty.
In accordance with Section 3.2.1.12 of the Board of Selectmen's Policies and
Procedures for Licenses:
[t]he licensee, a Manager or principal representative of the licensee
shall be present in the licensed premises at all times during
which alcoholic beverages are being sold pursuant to the license,
and shall be available to the licensing authorities and its agents
during all such times unless some other person, similarly
qualified, authorized and satisfactory to the Licensing Authority,
and of whose authority to act in place of such Manager or
principal representative shall first have been approved by the
Licensing Authority in the manner aforesaid is present in the
premises, and is acting in the place of such Manager
or principal representative.
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You are hereby notified that the Board of Selectmen, will hold a public hearing on
August 2, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, 16 Lowell
Street, Reading, MA 01867, to show cause why KOK, Inc. d/b/a Oye's, should not be
field in violation of the Board of Selectmen's policies and procedures.
This public hearing will be held pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. c.139, §64.
After the hearing the Board of Selectmen may vote to suspend or revoke your license if it
finds that there is satisfactory proof that a violation has occurred. You may appear on
your own behalf and/or with your legal counsel and present witnesses.
Sincerely,
Robert LeLacheur
Assistant Town Manager
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location: 26 WALKERS BROOK RD and OYE'S RESTAURANT
follow up by: NONE NEEDED case status:
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NAMES
type mast# name/add hone dob ss#
WITNESS 017218.HOYT,SALLY M (781) 944-1191
221 WEST READING MA 01867
INVOLVED 120768 ZHENG,JIAN QING
62 MARY QUINCY MA 02169
NARRATIVE
CHIEF,
ON JUNE 27, 2011, AT APPROXIMATELY 1620 HOURS, I WENT TO OYE'S
RESTAURANT, 26 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE TO ASSIST CONSTABLE SALLY HOYT IN
SERVING A DOCUMENT TO A MANAGER.
MRS. HOYT REPORTED TO ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER ROBERT LELACHEUR THAT
SHE ATTEMPTED TO SERVE A MANAGER AT 1515 HOURS, THIS DATE AND NO
MANAGER WAS ON DUTY. MR. LELACHEUR CONTACTED CHIEF CORMIER WHO THEN
ASSIGNED ME TO ACCOMPANY MRS. HOYT TO OYE'S AND TO SPEAK WITH A
MANAGER.
CHIEF CORMIER GAVE ME A COPY OF TOWN BY-LAW 3.2.1.12, SUPERVISION-
PRESENCE,-WHICH STATES "THE LICENSEE, A MANGER OR PRINCIPAL
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OF THE LICENSE SHALL BE PRESENT IN THE LICENSE
PREMISES AT.ALL TIMES DURING WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE BEING SOLD
PURSUANT TO THE LICENSE AND SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO THE LICENSING
AUTHORITIES AND ITS AGENTS DURING ALL SUCH TIMES I BROUGHT A COPY
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OF THE BY-LAW WITH ME_
NARRATIVE
AT APPROXIMATELY 1620. HOURS, MRS. HOYT AND I ENTERED OYE'S AND SPOKE
WITH YUKI YANG,•THE HOSTESS. I ASKED IF WE COULD SPEAK WITH THE
MANAGER. SHE TOLD ME THAT NO MANAGER IS WORKING. I ASKED HER WHO SHE
WOULD REPORT TO IF THEIR WAS A PROBLEM AND SHE SHRUGGED HER
SHOULDERS. THEN A SECOND FEMALE CAME TO THE COUNTER AND I ASKED HER
WE COULD SPEAK WITH A MANAGER. SHE ALSO,INFORMED THAT NO MANAGER IS
WORKING. I THEN REQUESTED THAT ONE OF THEM CALL THE OWNER, KEVIN
ZHENG SO I COULD SPEAK WITH HIM. SHE DID SO.
I SPOKE WITH KAREN ZHENG, KEVIN'S WIFE AND A MANAGER. I ASKED HER IF
A MANAGER IS WORKING AND SHE SAID NO. I THEN INFORMED'HER OF THE
BY-LAW AND SHE SAID THAT KEVIN AND HER HAD SOMETHING TO TODAY, BUT
WOULD BE IN LATER. I THEN ASKED HER WHO IS IN CHARGE HERE AND SHE
SAID NO ONE. SHE THEN STATED THAT THE BAR MANGER WADE IS IN THE
BUILDING. I SAID OKAY, HE QUALIFIES AS A MANAGER. I•THEN INFORMED
MRS. ZHENG ABOUT THE LETTER AND THE BOARD OF SELECTMAN HEARING NEXT
WEEK.
I THEN ASKED YUKI IF SHE WOULD GET WADE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, A
WILLIAM.FHUNG CAME OVER TO SPEAK WITH ME. WILLIAM WAS BEHIND THE BAR
WATCHING THE ENTIRE TIME WE WERE THERE. I ASKED WILLIAM IF HE IS A
MANGER AND HE SAID NO. I INFORMED WILLIAM THAT MS ZHENG STATED HE WAS
THE BAR MANAGER. HE APPEARED CONFUSED. AT THIS TIME, I DETERMINED
THAT NO MANAGER WAS ON DUTY, IN VIOLATION OF TOWN BY-LAW 3.2.1.12.
I GAVE WILLIAM-AND YUKI MY BUSINESS CARD.
MRS. HOYT AGREED WITH ME THAT NO MANAGER WAS PRESENT IN. THE BUILDING
WHILE ALCOHOL WAS BEING SERVED. I OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWELVE
PEOPLE SITTING AT THE BAR CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,. SEVERAL WERE
DRINKING BEER FROM BUDWEISER BOTTLES. I ALSO OBSERVED TWO BARTENDERS,.
ONE BEING WILLIAM, BEHIND THE BAR SERVING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS.
Solvability Factors -
Eliminated by Investigation:
Developed by Investigation:
Remaining for Investigation:
Additional Evidence/Tech Work -
Photographs [ ] Composite [ ] Fingerprints [ ] Other [ ]
Performed by:
gen status:
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116. S to
THE TOWN OF READING
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Order of Taking
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, acting under the authority of a vote of Reading Town Meeting pursuant to
Article 8 of the annual town meeting held on April 25, 2011 and in accordance with
Chapter 82 of the General Laws of said Commonwealth, and acts in amendment thereof'
and in addition thereto, has determined that it is necessary and essential as a matter o1'
public necessity and public welfare to construct and reconstruct sidewalks on Woburn
Street, Washington Street, Prescott Street and Sunnyside Avenue in said Town of
Reading and that the public interest and convenience requires the acquisition of
easements in certain properties abutting said streets; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Selectmen did, on August 2, 2011, vote to acquire easements
necessary for the to construct and reconstruct sidewalks on Woburn Street, Washington
Street, Prescott Street and Sunnyside Avenue, and to set aside funds sufficient to
authorize and pay for easements taken for this purpose, as required by Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 79; and
W14FREAS a7I other conditions precedent have been complied with;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of' Reading, duly elected
and qualified, acting in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 79, does
hereby take those easements which are shown on a plan, signed by the individual
members of said Board and entitled:
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EASEMENT PLAN OF LAND
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
WOBURN-STREET, WASHINGTON STREET, SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
TEMPLE STREET AND PRESCOTT STREET -
PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
(MassDOT Project No. 606222)
IN THE TOWN OF READING, MASS.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
prepared for the Town of Reading by Otte & Dwyer, Inc., Land Surveyors, 59 Appleton
Street, Saugus, MA 01906, which plan consisting of 4 sheets is to be recorded in said
Deeds together with this Order of Taking.
Temporary easements are hereby taken in Parcels TE-1 through TE-21 inclusive
and a permanent easement is taken in Parcel 1-T, which easements consist of the right to
enter upon said land at any time during the effective period of the easements to
accomplish the necessary work within said parcels, including site grading, constructing
slopes of excavation and/or embankment, driveways, removing and resetting walls and to
perform any other incidental construction. Said easements are temporary in mature and
are to be in effect for a period of five (5) years from the date of the recording of this
instrument.
For damages sustained by the following owners in their property by reason of the
aforesaid takings, and in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 79,
Section 6, as amended awards are made.
r he Board of Selectmen reserves the right to amend the awards at any time prior
to the payment thereof for good cause shown.
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Parcel No.
Supposed Owner
Area
Book Page
Award
TE-1
Thomas P. and Holly A. Allen
85 s.f.
43367
595
$ 400.00
TE-2
David M. and Sherry Waldman
220 s.f.
51741
19
$1,000.00
TE-3
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston
620 s.f.
3152
376
$2,700.00
TE-4
Victor J. Silva
50 s.f.
42939
555
$ 200.00
TE-5
John H. and Donna M. Loews (50%)
180 s.f.
22773
173
$ 800.00
Catherine Capozza Realty Trust (50%)
55328
520
Catherine L. Capozza, Trustee
TE-6
Ernest C. And Marie J. Bay
990 s.f.
12797
203
$4,300.00
TE-7
R&L Realty Trust
450 s.f.
21527
346
$2,000.00
Robert Ray Bell, et al, Trustees
TE-8
Stephen and' Holly Turner
600 s.f.
36383
313
$2,600.00
TE-9
Robert B. Llubbard and
860 s.f.
46230
573
$3,700.00
Kimberly Rose-Hubbard
TE-10
Brian Donnegan and
540 s.f.
32563
100
$2,400.00
Christopher Donnegan
Angela Marie Donegan, Life Estate
'TE-11
Thirty-Seven Prescott Street Nominee
545 s.f.
36831
142
$2,400.00
Realty Trust
Roger M. and Betty M. Stinchfield, Tr.
TE-12
Damon P. Lusk and
20 s.f.
46765
3
$ 100.00
Christine E. Tighe
TE-13
Timothy M. Michel and Lynda J. Ott
10 s.f.
30206
513
$ 100.00
TE-14
Joseph A. and Ronda J. White
190 s.f.
45564
316
$ 800.00
-TE-15
Nancy L. Anderson
470 s.f.
23164
281
$2,000.00
TE-16
Randall G. and Kimberly J. Moreau
105 s.f.
34505
6
$ 500.00
TE-17
Dorothy Costello.
145 s.f.
53255
245
$ 600.00
TE-18
28 Sunnyside Avenue Realty Trust
110 s.f.
24237
368
$ 500.00
Doris A. Dagnese, Trustee
TE-19
Joseph D. and Elizabeth E. Gesmundo
1,105 s.f.
47464
466
$4,800.00
TE-20
Kenny T. and Karla M. Goodreau
450 s.f.
47316
351
$2,000.00
TE-21
James D. and Martha E. Polley
270 s.f.
1202
H]
$1,200.00
1-T
John 1-1. and Donna M. Loews
10 s.f.
22773
173
$ 200.00
Catherine Capozza Realty Trust (50%
)
55328
520
Catherine L. Capozza, Trustee
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The names of the owners herein given, although supposed to be correct are such
only as matters of opinion and belief.
In witness whereof, we have set our hands and seals this 2" d day of August, 2011.
TOWN OF READING
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Camille W. Anthony, Chair
Stephen Goldy
Ben Tafoya
James E. Bonazoli
Richard W. Schubert
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
On this 2°d day of August, 2011 before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared the Reading Board of Selectmen, proved to me through satisfactory
evidence of identification, which were personally known to me to be the persons whose
names are signed above, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its
stated purpose.
Notary Public
My commission expires
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
June 7, 2011
For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which
the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:07 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, Mac Cesullo, Frank Driscoll,
Mary lllen Stolecki, Mary Ellen Downy and Vicky Schubert.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments Stephen Goldy noted that the Fall Street Faire
Committee has been meeting and is still looking for volunteers. The registration for vendors is
now online.
Camille Anthony noted that she covered for Stephen Goldy at the Senior Center. She also noted
that Jimmy Houston will not be there this. evening.
Ben Tafoya noted that sponsors are needed for the Fall Street Faire. He also noted that he has
been visiting communities with the Town Manager and Town Engineer lobbying for the West
Street project which is not on the current lisf.
James Bonazoli thanked staff for the Memorial Day event. He noted that the Economic
Development Summit is next week and the Fall Street Faire that will be held on September I 1 th
will start at noon and the 9 -11 Memorial Service will be from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Public Comment - Bill Brown gave the Town Manager a list of town owned land. He noted that
the flowers in the cemeteries will be picked up on Monday. He also asked where the money
came from to water the flower baskets in the downtown. James Bonazoli indicated that the
Board had already had that discussion and it is time to move forward. He indicated that it costs
approximately $9,000 to water the plants and it probably won't be done next year.
Vicky Schubert turned in a petition that was signed by residents who are opposed to amplified
sound.
Jaqui Carson from Peter Sanborn Place indicated that she is applying for 30 units of affordable
housing. She got the Reading Housing Authority to write a letter of support and is requesting
that the Selectmen do the same. Ben Tafoya noted that he will support a letter without a number
attached to it.
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A motion by Goldy seconded by AnthonyAhat the Board of Selectmen authorize James
Bonazoli or the Town Manager to draft a letter in support of the Peter Sanborn Place
United Homes of Reading proiect was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report:
Administrative matters
® It is time for the annual Board/Committee/Commission appointment process
® The Board needs to sign the paper work for the new precincts that the Board approved at their
last meeting
Community Development
® Jacqui Carson from Peter Sanborn Place will be in under public comment to request Board of
Selectmen support for some level of funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the
PSI' expansion project.
Camille Anthony has asked for an update for the Board of Selectmen on the 3 South Main
Street redevelopment sites.
® Please see the letter from Jean Delios to Jim Mawn regarding the M.F. Charles Building.
Public Safety
o The RCASA Youth Crew is looking for additional 14 year old -to 18 year old members.
Contact Erica McNamara at the RCASA office if interested.
Public Works
® MW RA water interconnection with Stoneham - work this fall - completed summer 2012 - a
copy of the notice of advertisement is in your packet.
® The first phase of the Fast 14 bridge work went well last weekend, except that some of the
information apparently had the dates of lane closure incorrect. Watch
93fastl4.in4o( dot.state.ma.us for further information
® We have been made aware of National Grid gas line work on. four streets - notices have gone
to abutters
® The MPO is holding workshops and information sessions on proposed changes to the MOU
The major change would be to significantly increase the municipal representation on the
MPO.
Construction projects
® Causeway Road - Trees have been removed; RMLD will be starting pole relocation this
week, DPW to start drain installation next week (weather permitting).
Dates and Events:
o Friends and Family Day - June 18, 2011
® Reading Fall Street Faire September 11, 2011
The Town Manager noted that he has been in contact with Reading, Kansas which is a city of
250 people and they lost 1 /3 of their housing and they have damage to their parks, schools and
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churches from the tornadoes. He has talked with our Clergy Association and Recreation to see if
there is any interest in helping.
Discussion/Action Items
Highlights - Technology Plan - Bob LeLacheur noted that the Technology Division has four full
time staff. We share document storage hardware with the Light Department and we work with
the schools also. We are ready to go public with document storage. There is a need for new
policies also.
Financially, technology is under budget on almost every item - there is $250,000 available.
Plans for $150,000 include accounting software, public safety software and improve the website.
We are exploring PC virtualization and have reduced PC replacement cost from '$1000 to
$ 300/year.
The Assessors selected new CAMA system; we have a new mass communications system that
will be used to notify staff, boards, committees and commissions along with residents.
Preview New Reading Community. Alerts - Police Business Administrator Andrew Scribner
noted that the water ban last year exposed a weakness in our alert system - it couldn't call
everyone quickly enough. The Town investigated systems and purchased Everbridge. New user
sign up is going on.
Richard Schubert asked about the elderly who do not have computers and Andrew Scribner
indicated there are public computers at the Library, Senior Center and there will be a kiosk at the
Police Station.
Hearin Amending Section 1.5.2 of the Selectmen's Policies Re: Use of Public Funds for Gifts -
The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the policy is on how public
fiends can be used for bereavement - the previous policy did not allow it.
Town Accountant Gail LaPointe noted that changing the wording to say that donations can be
collected so the wording will be changed to "accept and use funds" instead of "use public funds."
A motion by Anthony seconded by Goldy to close the hearing on amending Section_ 1.5.2 of
the Selectmen's Policies was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion b Gold seconded b Tafo a to approve the amendments to Section 1.5.2 of the
Selectmen's Policies as presented was approved by a vote of 4-0-1 with Anthony abstaining.
Review Amplified Sound Use at Morton Field - Reading Bulldogs - James Bonazoli noted that
the Recreation Committee has a policy to allow amplified sound. A petition was received
tonight regarding use of amplified sound at Morton Field on Sundays from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mr.
Bonazoli also noted that the Selectmen are not the issuers of the permit.
Selectmen Richard Schubert indicated he will step down as a Selectman because he is a property
owner at 119 Winthrop Avenue and although he is not a direct abutter to Morton Field, he lives
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within close pl'oximity. He was speaking as a private citizen and acting on his own behalf and
not as a member of the Board of Selectmen.
Vicky Schubert noted that she is representing the neighborhood and 32 residents signed the
petition asking the Board to overturn the permit allowing use of amplified sound this summer
because their input was not solicited previously. She noted that she does not object to baseball,
just specifically amplified sounds. She noted that she respects the work of the Recreation
Department and feels the Recreation Committee under estimated the impact on the neighbors.
She noted that the petition asks _the Board to rescind the permit to use amplified sound because it
is intrusive and impacts their right to peace. She feels the duration of eight Sundays from 1:00 to
dusk with stop and go music is not necessary.
Terry Ware, a resident on Winthrop Avenue for 20 years, indicated that she is surprised that
Morton Field is being used for this and feels it will be an intrusion every Sunday. She feels that
baseball can stand alone.
Mary Ellen Stowlecki, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, noted that the Selectmen asked
the Recreation Committee to look at the section on amplified sound back in 2009. The
Recreation Committee had difficulty quantifying sound and determining who would police it so
they didn't amend the policy. She noted that Mr. Hallisey wanted to make this an event for
Reading, not impose on the neighborhood. Last July he was told by the Town to shut off the
sound. A subcommittee was set up and no resolution came of it. Ms. Stowlecki noted that this is
a great opportunity for Reading youth to have this in Reading - it's a festive atmosphere.
The Town Manager noted that when the initial application was made there was no mention of
amplified sound. lie noted that the Bull Dogs are not your typical team, their season is set and
they have a valid permit.
Vicky Schubert asked why the permit was issued again when they were told to shut off the sound
last year. She noted that the committee should have invited public input. Mrs. Schubert
indicated that every Sunday is not an exception and suggested that Symonds Way would be a
more appropriate location for them.
Bernie Winne, Associate member of the Recreation Committee, indicated that the Committee
consulted with the Town Manager and Police Department and the Police indicated they received
no complaints.
Mary Ellen Downey noted that when they got shut down last year the abutters thought that was
the end of it. She has never made a complaint in 32 years but every Sunday is too much.
James Bonazoli asked if the music part or just the announcements were the problem and Vicky
Schubert indicated all of it.
Rick Schubert, 119 Winthrop Avenue, indicated that his comments are as a private citizen. He
feels there is a vagueness of policy and this is a significant change in protocol in the past 20
years. It is a significant negative impact on abutters. He noted that Babe Ruth started at 9:00
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a.m. and went all day. He had no refuge even inside his house and his neighbors had the same
complaint. The noise was overwhelming and unacceptable.
Recreation Committee member Frank Driscoll noted that there were no complaints originally
there was no opportunity to discuss. They were told to shut it off by the Town Manager and one
Selectman. He feels the Recreation Committee didn't have any reason not to issue the permit
because one complaint isn't enough to shut it down.
James Bonazoli indicated if a public hearing was held then the Recreation Committee would
have heard comments.
The Town Manager noted that the reason he stopped them was because this was something
different.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Anthony to direct the Recreation Committee to rescind
the permit for the ReadinIZ Bull Dol4s team to use amplified sound at Morton field was
approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
James Bonazoli noted that the Selectmen need to look at the policy for amplified sound including
types and duration.
Approval of Plans - Busa Liquors - Architect Domenic Sacari noted that he prepared the plans.
They are rearranging their retail space.
The Town Manager noted that all of the permits are in place and they just need the Selectmen to
approve it.
A motion by Tafoy seconded by Goldy to approve the proposed revised floor plan for
Busa Liquors dated 27 September 10, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Review/Approve Aquifer Protection District Amendments - The Town Manager noted that he
needs direction from the Board and he hopes to have'this ready for the fall Town Meeting.
Richard Schubert indicated it would be helpful to see comparisons.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony that the Board of Selectmen direct the Town
Manager and Assistant Town Manager to work with Town Counsel and Staff to prepare
amendments to the Zoning Bylaw section 4.5 - the Aquifer Protection District Bylaw - to
have the bylaw mirror the state DEP regulations as to maximum coverage, and incorporate
specific design standards into the bylaw, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Approval of Proposal to Transfer a Portion of 40R Smartgrowth Incentive Payments to the .
Affordable Housing Trust Funds - The Town Manager noted that once the building permits are
issued we can spend the money. Pulte is doing demo now and the permit will be issued on
September 9. 2011 for the first part of the project. The amount of $350,000 will become
available and then $3000 for each unit will be paid to the Town.
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James Bonazoli and Stephen Goldy suggested a nominal figure of $150,000.
Ben Tafoya indicated he didn't feel comfortable just picking a number tonight. He would rather
wait for the building permit to be issued. The Town Manager indicated that the Warrant will not
have a dollar amount in it.
A motion by Anthony seconded by GOO that the Board of Selectmen direct the Town
Manager to place the appropriate article on the Subsequent Town Meeting warrant to
transfer funds from the Smart Growth stabilization fund into the Affordable Housing
Trust Fund, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Review/Direction on Instructional Motions Ben Tafoya is holding a workshop on Town owned
property. The Town Manager indicated he will schedule this for August 2.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to approve the minutes. of May 10, 2011 was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy
with respect to labor negotiations - Dispatchers union, and that the Chair declares that an
open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and not
to reconvene in Open Session was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting
in the affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
June 21, 2011
For ease gf'archNing, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in r4)hich
the items appeared on the agenda.for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item rvus taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman James Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille
Anthony, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested
parties: John Arena, John Halsey, Michael Cerullo, Ruth Urell, Mary Ellen Downey, Mary Ellen
Stolecki, Tom Connery, Michelle Kramer, Michael Mesullo, Lynne Cassinari, Frank Driscoll,
William Hughes, William Cataldo, Terry Weir, Deb Miller, John B. Sullivan, Donna Dudley and
Bill Crowley.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - Ben Tafoya. indicated that Friends and Family
Day was a great event. He noted that CPDC approved the MWRA design last night and asked if
there will be an information session with the South Street neighbors. The Town Manager noted
that once the bids are in and a contractor has been selected then there will be a meeting. Ben
Tafoya asked if solar panels were considered with our performance contracting and the Town
Manager indicated that it was. There is solar water at the fire stations and solar heat at the field
house.
Richard Schubert noted that the West Street Historic. District Commission toured an 1896 house
last night. He requested that the West Street Historic District Commission and Historical
Commission have a staff liaison at Town Hall.
Stephen Goldy noted that John Feudo did a great job with Friends and Family Day. The Fall
Street Faire Committee meeting is on Monday.
Camille Anthony indicated the Board received a letter from the resident at 114 Prescott Street
regarding concern of the state of the sidewalks and lighting on Prescott Street. Mrs. Anthony
noted that she would like to have a workshop meeting to discuss money for sidewalks.
James Bonazoli noted the Board received a letter from a neighborhood who wants to do a
betterment for sidewalks on Edgemont and Stewart. Mr. Bonazoli noted that the Fall Street Faire
9-11 Memorial service will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Reading Memorial High
School and then on the Common from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00. Mark Dwyer is still looking for
donations.
Public Comment - John Halsey submitted a petition to the Board of Selectmen regarding the
Reading Bulldogs being allowed to use amplified sound.
Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report:
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Administrative matters
® 292 Tickets went out in the mail for having unlicensed dogs. There are a total of 330
unlicensed dogs in Reading.
Finance
o Three months of meals tax equaling $74,680.92 is scheduled for payment by end of June
- this is well above our FY 12 budget of $150,000 for the whole year.
Public Saiety
® The RCASA Youth Crew is looking for additional 14 year old to 18 year old members.
Contact Erica McNamara at the RCASA office if interested.
Public Works
4, MW RA water interconnection with Stoneham- work this fall - completed summer 2012.
® National Grid gas line work on 4 streets - notices have gone to abutters.
Construction projects
o Causeway Road - Trees have been removed; RMLD will be starting pole relocation this
week, DPW has completed drain installation. Still need to meet with administrator on site to
discuss wetland line for filling status.
® Haverhill Street Water Main Project - Will receive bids for project the last week in July. Will
forward final application to MWRA regarding zero interest loan after bids (MWRA's
requested method).
Sidewalk contract Contractor to start tomorrow correcting 2 driveway aprons from previous
work. Will start imagination Station curb and sidewalk relocation following Conservation
Commission request for determination.
o Roadway Paving Contractor designing mix, should submit designs for review in 2 weeks.
Expected roadway work to commence mid July.
® Gas Company gas main installation - Vine Street area: should finish main line installation
this week. To start services the following week.
® Memorial Park Culvert - DPW to clean sediment end of July to the beginning of August.
Repair of masonry channel to follow (by Contractor).
Dates and Events:
® Reading ball Street faire September 11, 2011.
Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation
Resolution - African American Patriots - A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli to
approve the resolution for the African American Patriots National Memorial was approved
by a vote of 5-0-0.
Personnel and Appointments
Appointments Boards Committees and Commissions - The Board discussed the new process
for interviews and the consensus was the process is great and if there are any issues the Board of
Selectmen can meet with any of the Boards, Committees or Commissions during the year.
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A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen approve the
recommendation of the Volunteer Appointment Sub-committee for appointments and or
reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions for terms beginning July
1. 2011. as listed below:
Position Appointment Term ending
Animal Control Appeals Com. Tina Ohlson 6-30-14
Board of Appeals John Miles
Board of Appeals (Associate) Damase Caouette
Cemetery Board of Trustees Olive Hecht
Janet Baronian
Board of Registrars Harry Simmons
ACCCP David Williams
Ronald Daddario
ACCCP (Associates) Michele Benson
Gina Snyder
Commissioners of Trust Funds Beth Klepeis
Stephen Goldy
CPDC David Tuttle
Charles Adams
CPDC (Associate) George Katsoufis
William Keating
Conservation Commission William Hecht
Tom Laughlin
Constable Sally Hoyt
Council on Aging Dorothy Derosa
Carol Oniskey
Cultural Council Margaret Caouette
Economic Development Corn, Sheila Clarke
Ben Yoder
EDC (Associates) John Russell
Michelle Ferullo
Karl Weld
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Fall Street Faire Committee
Ben Tafoya
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Denise Benard .
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Historical Commission
Roberta Sullivan
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Historical Commission (Associate)
Virginia Adams
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MAPC
Steven Sadwick
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RCTV Board of Directors
Edward Smethurst
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Kevin Walsh
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Reading Ice Arena Authority
Carl McFadden
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Recreation Committee
Adams Chase
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Recreation Committee (Associate) Joseph Rossetti
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RMLD Citizen Advisory Board
Tony Capobianco
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Town Forest Committee (Assoc.)
Louis DeBrigard
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Trails Committee
Alan Rosh
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Trails Committee (Associate)
John Parsons
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Will Finch
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VASC
James Bonazoli
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Ben Tafoya
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West Street Historic District Richard Schubert 6-30-14
(Associate) Ilene Bornstein 6-30-12
Sharlene Reynolds Santo 6-30-12
The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Ap pointment of Town Counsel - Camille Anthony noted that she and Stephen Goldy reached out
to Boards, Committees and Commission and staff for comments. All comments received were
positive.
A motion b Tafv a seconded b Gold to reappoint the firm of Brackett and Lucas as
Town Counsel for FY2012 with a term expiring June 30, 2012 was approved by a vote of 5-
0-0.
Discussion/Action Items
Board oi' Selectmen Reorganization James Bonazoli thanked the Board for the opportunity to
serve as Chairman and turned the meeting over to the Town Manager.
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Tafoya moved and Goldy seconded to place the name of Camille Anthony into nomination
as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a term expiring 6-30-12 or until a successor is
appointed A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to close the nominations was approved
by a vote of 5-0-0. The main motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-1 with Anthony
abstaining.
Schubert moved and Tafoya seconded to place the name of Stephen Goldy into nomination
as Vice Chairman 'of the Board of Selectmen for a term expiring 6-30-12 or until a
successor is appointed There being no other nominations, the motion was approved by a
vote of 4-0-1 with Goldy abstaining.
Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the name of lien Tafoya into nomination for
the position as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen for a term expiring 6-30-12 or until a
successor is appointed There being no other nominations, the motion was approved by a
vote of 5-0-0.
Town Accountant Quarterly Report - Town Accountant Gail LaPointe was present and gave a
review of events to date. She noted that the auditors have started their preliminary work. She
also noted that she is working on getting the Human Resources module of Munis up and running
and we will probably need a new server in one to two years for the Munis upgrades.
Approval of Outdoor Dining Sammy Jo's - The Town Manager noted that this is the first
application for outdoor dining. The request is for two tables outdoors. The Board of Health has
approved and there is plenty of room to maneuver.
Camille Anthony asked if there was an issue with the sign and the Town Manager indicated that
it has been brought into compliance.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to approve the outdoor dining for Sammy Jo's
Bakery and Caf6 located at 2 Haven Street with a term expiring December 31, 2011
pursuant to the plan submitted was approved by a vote of 4-0-0 (Schubert had left the
room).
Hearing_-- Approval of FY2012 Compensation Plan - The Secretary read the hearing notice.
Human Resource Administrator Carol Roberts noted that the Pay and Classification Plans are for
non-union employees and there are no changes from last year.
Town Meeting Member John Carpenter asked if the numbers are working out as discussed at
Town Meeting regarding the cutbacks. The Town Manager noted that some positions are not
being filled and some are being filled other ways.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing was approved by a vote of 5-
040.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli to approve the FY2012 Compensation Plan was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
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Further Consideration of the Use of Amplified Sound - Summer 2011 - Reading Bulldogs
Selectman Richard Schubert recused himself because he is a resident of the neighborhood and
signer of the petition so he will sit with the audience.
Mr. Halsey, 75 Beaver Road, indicated he was unable to be at the last meeting. He submitted a
petition with 330 signatures earlier this evening. He is asking for a motion to reconsider the
Selectmen's direction to the Recreation Committee to rescind the Bulldogs use of amplified
sound. Ile noted that he was not informed of the last meeting and his permit was already in
place. He asked why it took so long for this to come before the Board of Selectmen when this
discussion began last July. He went before the full Recreation Committee in April and he heard
no public comment. IIc noted he played his first game on June 5t" at 1:00 p.m. and finished at
5:00 p.m. They play 30 minutes of music before the start, then the National Anthem and
announce players during the game. He also noted that the speakers are set up properly, unlike
Reading Babe Ruth All Star Day which had people running the sound systems who did not know
anything about them. Mr. Halsey noted that the music makes it interesting - it adds to the venue.
The resident who lives in the last house on Bancroft Street has concerns about setting
precedence. He noted that parking is also a struggle.
John Sullivan, 134 Belmont Street, asked the Board to reconsider.
John Arena, 26 Francis Street, indicated that a vote was taken without both parties present. This
is an opportunity to undo the vote.
The resident from 48 Woodland Street noted that he watched great baseball on Fathers Day and
felt that music is the sound of community.
Pete Moscarcllo noted that Morton Field has been improved.. It is an enhanced atmosphere with
music. fie is in favor of the music.
Lynne Cassinari indicated that she signed the original petition and she wanted to be heard just
like Halsey, but she wasn't given that chance from the beginning. She noted this is for several
games over the course of the summer and if you grant for one group, then others will want to do
the same. She is against the music.
Michelle Kramer noted that Reading is a booming community and everyone needs to work in
partnership.
Mary Lllen Stolecki, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, noted that Mr. Halsey's permit is
revoked and there was no process for both sides to meet. The Recreation Committee asks the
Selectmen to reconsider and work out a compromise.
Bill Crowley noted that watching vintage baseball is a wonderful experience. His nephews
commented on the beautiful field and their eyes lit up when they heard the music and
announcements. He highly praised Mr. Halsey.
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Tom Conncry, 101 Beaver Road, indicated that he was speaking on John Halsey's behalf and
endorsed his character. lie asked the Board to reconsider their vote.
A resident from 102 Winthrop Avenue noted that baseball is not the issue amplified sound is.
She is not asking him to cease his activity, just the sound.
A resident from 26 Glenmere Circle indicated that broadcast is his major in school and he's had
the opportunity to broadcast at the field. He also noted that someone else did the sound on Babe
Ruth Day and Mr. Halsey was not even there.
Julie Scott, 129 Hanscom Avenue, indicated she is a direct abutter and has lived there for 25
years. She feels it is a great opportunity for the Town to'have the Bulldogs play here and she is
willing to work with Halsey.
Selectman Richard Schubert spoke as a Town Meeting member and resident. Fie noted there was
an urgent need to address the policy, but a policy is broad based and will affect all fields, He
noted that the issue is not just the sound, but the Frequency,
John Carpenter, 114 Hanscom Avenue, indicated he has lived there 27 years and this is not new.
This is the sound of enjoyment. He encourages the Board of Selectmen to reconsider.
David Pinette noted that John Halsey received a permit. The neighbors complained about an
event that wasn't the Bulldogs. Fie feels the Board of Selectmen jumped the gun and should
reinstate the permit and go down and observe the activity themselves.
Williams Hughes, 156 Salem Street, indicated he supports reinstatement of the pen-nit.
James Bona-roli noted that the policy was set back in 1991 - 20 years ago. It needs to be
revamped, but the Board needs to understand what sound is. They need to allow the amplified
sound on a probationary period, hear it in action, and then put it back on an agenda with the
Recreation Committee and the subcommittee.
Stephen Goldy noted that the Board should reconsider because they only heard one side of the
story two weeks ago.
Ben Tafoya noted that the existing policy is not adequate and there needs to be a policy in place
before taking any action.
Camille Anthony noted that there were meetings with Mr. Halsey and they couldn't come to an
agreement. She suggests reconsidering to announce players and the national anthem, but no
music.
John I-lalsey suggested the national anthem, announcing the players and a two minutes song in
between innings. Fle feels that will work with the neighborhood.
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A motion b Gold seconded b Bonazoli to direct the Recreation Committee to rescind the
permit to use amplified sound was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
A motion seconded b Bonazoli to reinstate the sound for effective dates with the condition
that the sound be used only for the National Anthem and announcements of the players
was approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
.fames Bonazoli noted that he will be the liaison with Mr. Halsey.
'T'he 'town Manager noted he will send a letter to the Recreation Committee asking them to met
and confirm ASAP.
Bill Crowley noted that if this was a true test case then the music should be allowed.
'T'own Manager Goals - The Town Manager reviewed the goals.
Set Town Manager's Salary - A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya to set the Town
Manager's salary at $132,700 for the fiscal year 2012 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Goldy to approve the minutes of May 3, 2011 was
approved by a vote of 54 A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to approve the minutes of May 24, 2011 Was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Tafoya to approve the Executive Session minutes of May 3,
2011 as written was approved by a vote of 5-0-0 with all five members voting in the
affirmative.
A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Goldy to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. was
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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For ease o 'archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which
the items appeared on the agenda.for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:05 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Selectmen Stephen
Goldy and Richard Schubert, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town
Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Town Counsel Ellen Doucette, Police Chief James
Cornier, Police Sergeant Mark Segalla, Police Detectives Michelle Halloran and Michael
Saunders, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested persons: Robert
Carp, Bob Kiley, Palatat Pattenesuan, Kevin Tao.
Reports and Comments
Public Comment - Bob Kiley and his father were present. Mr. Kiley indicated he lives on
Tennyson Circle and the S - 12 hours of band music is very loud and unbearable. He requested
that the Selectmen revisit the noise and amplified sound issues.
Discussion/Action Items
Hearin Liquor License Infraction - Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant - The Secretary read the
hearing notice. Police Chief James Cormier, Police Sergeant Mark Segalla, Police Detectives
Michelle Halloran and Michael Saunders were present.
Chief Cormier noted this is a result of a series of compliance checks. There were four violations
for sale of alcohol to minors.
Richard Schubert asked how often compliance checks, are done. Chief Cormier noted there are
different types of compliance checks - underage; party checks and "Cop in the Shop." They
perform as many as they can during the year. Richard Schubert asked if all licensees were
included and Chief Cormier indicated they are.
Sgt. Segalla noted that the compliance checks took place on June 22, 23 and 24, 2011. A notice
was posted in the Chronicle and Reading Patch and they visited establishments and spoke with
Managers. Sgt. Segalla read the ABCC guidelines for compliance checks. Each operative was
sent into the establishments without any identification and were given a breathalyzer test before
and after the investigations.
Sgt. Segalla noted that on June 22, the underage operative went into Bangkok Spice and was
served alcohol. The owner was informed.
Palatat Pattenesuan, owner of the Bangkok Spice was present. He rioted that will never happen
again. He noted that night he was in the kitchen and his wife was the one who served.
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Richard Schubert asked how long Mr. Pattenesuan has had a liquor license and he indicated two
years. Selectman Schubert asked if the patron was sitting to have a meal and Sgt. Segalla..
indicated yes. Selectmen Schubert asked Mr. Pattenesuan if he was TIP trained and Mr.
Pattenesuan indicated he is the only employee TIP trained. The Board of Selectmen informed
Mr. Pattenesuan that it is a requirement that everyone serving be trained in TIPS.
Chief Cormicr noted that Mr. Pattenesuan passed two previous compliance checks.
Camille Anthony asked if he is closed on any days and it was noted he is closed. on Sundays.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert to close the hearing on the possible modification,
suspension or revocation of the Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell
Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises for Palatat Pattenesuan d/b/a
Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street, for violating GL Chapter 138, Section 34
for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverai,es to a person under 21 years of age,_ was
approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion b Gold seconded b Schubert that the Board of Selectmen find Palatat
Pattenesuan d/b/a Ban kok Spice Thai Restaurant 76 Haven Street in violation of MGL
Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21
vears of age on June 22, 2011, was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert that Palatat Pattenesuan d/b/a Bangkok Spice
Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street, be penalized with a three day suspension for violation of
MGL Chapter 138; Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a_person
under 21 years of age on June 22, 2011, was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert that the three day suspension for Palatat
Pattenesuan d/b/a Bangkok Spice Thai Restaurant, 76 Haven Street, take place on July_ 18,
19 and 20, 2011; that the license be surrendered to the office of the Town Manager not later
than 9 am the first day of the suspension, to be returned to the licensee by 9 am the day.
follewin the suspension; and that a placard be placed on the premises. during the period
of suspension indicating the business is "unable to sell liquor due to a suspension of the
liquor license for sale of liquor to an underage person", was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
The Town Manager noted that the restaurant is allowed to stay open, but will not be allowed to
sell alcohol for those dates.
Hearing - Liquor License Infraction - Knights of Columbus - The Secretary read the hearing
notice. Brian Snell, John Cafazo, Steve Kintigos and John Ferguson from the Knights of
Columbus were present.
Sgt. Segalla noted that on June 23, 2011 the underage operative rang the buzzer at the Knights of
Columbus, was buzzed in, sat at the bar and was served a beer. The underage operative was
given a breathalyzer before and after the operation and did not have any, identification on him.
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Brian Snell indicated this was a case of mistaken identity. This is their first violation in 40 years.
They assumed he was a guest of the member who he was speaking to. Mr. Snell offered to make
checking of ID's a stipulation from now on.
Steve Kintigos submitted a "Licensees Stipulation of Facts" to the Board for the record.
John Cafazo, resident, noted that he has been TIPS certified for 30 years. He feels it is unfair to
have the same punishment as Bangkok Spice who violated the policy.
John Ferguson noted this *was just a mistake.
Richard Schubert asked if they are closed on any days and it was noted they are closed on
Sundays.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on
the possible modification, suspension or revocation of the Club License to Expose, Keep for
Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises for Home
Building Corp of Reading Council K OF C Inc d/b/a Knights of Columbus, I1 Sanborn
Street, for violating GL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic
beverages to a person under 21 years of age, was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy that the Board of Selectmen. find. Home Building
Corp of Reading Council K OF C Inc d/b/a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street, in
violation of MGL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to
a person under 21 years of ale on June 23, 2011, was approved by a vote of 34-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy that Home Building Corp. of Reading Council K.
OF C Inc d/b/a'Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street, be penalized with a three day
suspension for violation of MGL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of
alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age on June 23, 2011, was approved by a
vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy that the three day suspension for Home Building
Corp of Reading Council K OF C Inc d/b/a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street, take
lace on Jul 18 19 and 20, 2011, • that the license be surrendered to the office of the Town
Manager not later than 9 am the first day of the suspension, to be returned to the licensee
by 9 am the day following the suspension; and that a placard be placed on the premises
during the period of suspension indicating the business is "unable to sell liquor due to a
suspension of the liquor license for sale of liquor to an underage person", was approved by
a vote of 3-0-0.
Hearing - Liquor License Infraction -_Oyes - The Secretary read the hearing notice. Sgt.
Segalla noted that on June 22, 2011 the underage operative entered Oye's and was served one
beer. The bartender did not ask for an ID. The officer notified the Manager.
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Kevin Tao was present and apologized. He noted that he's been in the restaurant business for 1.0
years and this is the first time this has happened. He noted that the bartender is old and failed the
T] PS test. He indicated that they check ID's for 40 and under and there is a Manager there at all
times.
Camille Anthony noted that when the Constable tried to serve him papers for this hearing, there
was no Manager on-site. She noted that it is required that a Manager be on-site at all times and
we will have this discussion at another meeting.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on
the possible modification, suspension or revocation of the Restaurant License to Expose,
Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beveralyes To be Drunk on the Premises
for KOK, Inc d/b/a Oye's, 26 Walkers Brook Drive, for violating GL Chapter 138, Section
34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age, was
approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen find KOK, Inc d/b/a
Oye's, 26 Walkers Brook Drive, in violation of MGL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or
delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age on June 22, 2011, was
approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert that KOK, Inc d/b/a Oye's, 26 Walkers Brook
Drive be penalized with a three day suspension for violation of MGL Chapter 138, Section
34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age on June
22, 2011, was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert that the three day suspension for KOK, Inc d/b/a
Oyes, 26 Walkers Brook Drive take place on July 18, 19 and 20, 2011; that the license be
surrendered to the office of the Town Manager not later than 9 am the first day of the
suspension, to be returned to the licensee by 9 am the day following the suspension; and
that a placard be placed on the premises during the period of suspension indicating the
business is "unable to sell liquor due to a suspension of the liquor license for sale of liquor
to an underage person", was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Hearing - Liquor. License Infraction - The Wine Shop of Reading - The Secretary read the
hearing notice.
Sgt. Segalla noted that on June 23, 2011 the underage operative entered the Wine Shop and
purchased a six pack of beer. The clerk asked if he was a cop and he indicated he was not, so she
put the beer in a paper bag so the Police wouldn't see it.
Robert Carp, owner and attorney, was present and indicated he had a video tape from his
surveillance camera. Ile noted that the guidelines say that the underage operative should
reasonably look their age. Mr. Carp asked what he was wearing and Detective Saunders
indicated kakis and an overcoat. Mr. Carp indicated that. he feels the overcoat made him look
older. Mr. Carp noted that the report does not indicate an alcohol test before entering the store -
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there was a four hour lapse and he feels the test should have been given immediately before he
went into the store. He also noted that the operative engaged the clerk in conservation about the
location of the beer. Detective Saunders indicated the guidelines do not say the operative can't
speak - he just can't misrepresent his age, and further more, the breathalyzer was given 1 '/Z
hours prior, not four hours. Sgt. Segalla noted that it was supposed to be a four hour operation,
but it only took 1 ''A hours.
Richard Schubert asked Mr. Carp how long he had owned the Wine Shop and Mr. Carp indicated
since March of this year,
Chief Cormicr noted that the police visited all liquor establishments including the Wine Shop on
May 27, 2011 and spoke with the Manager regarding compliance.
Stephen Goldy noted that whether or not the operative spoke has no bearing on whether or not
the liquor was sold to him.
_A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on
the possible modification, suspension or revocation of the Retail Package Goods Store
License to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Not to be
Drunk on the Premises for Reading Fine-Wines, LLC d/b/a The Wine Shop of Reading, 676
Main Street, for violating GL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic
beverages to a person under 21 years of age, was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Gold that the Board of Selectmen find-Reading Fine
Wines LLC d/b/a The Wine Shop of Reading, 676 Main Street in violation of MGL
Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21
years of age on June 23, 2011, was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Gold seconded b Schubert that Reading Fine Wines LLC d/b/a The Wine
Shop of Reading, 676 Main Street be penalized with a three day suspension for violation of
MGL Chapter 138, Section 34 for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person
under 21 years of age on June 23, 2011, was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Gold that the three day suspension for Reading Fine
Wines, LLC d/b/a The Wine Shop of Reading, 676 Main Street take place on July 18, 19
and 20, 2011, that the license be surrendered to the office of the Town Manager not later
than 9 am the first day of the suspension, to be returned to the licensee by 9 am the day
following the suspension; and that a placard be placed on the premises during the period of
suspension indicating the business is "unable to sell liquor due to a suspension of the liquor
license for sale of liquor to an underage personwas approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Mr. Carp requested that he be allowed to remain open to sell cheese and food and the Board
indicated he could.
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This is in response.to your April 20, 2011 letter that includes,a petition signed by 22 residents requesting that the
proposed netiv sidewalk on Vdas,1h on Street include a grass strip. After discussions with the Town and the
project Consultant, the design will be revised and a 2 foot wide grass strip will be,iricluded with a 5 .foot wide
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:34 PM
To:' Feu.do, John; Schena, Paula
Subject: Re: RMSL
Looks good.
Paula, please l/c to the bos
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Pete
On Jun 27, 2011, at 11:00 AM, "Feudo, John" <jfeudo c-,ci.reading.ma.us> wrote:
Hi Peter,
Reading Men's Softball is offering to replace two benches at the lighted field at Birch Meadow.
These would replace the 2 current cinderblock/Wood benches running concurrent with BM Drive.
They would be the standard cast iron benches. They would go in the current locations as not to
impact and other changes forthcoming in the master plan.
Let me know if you have any comments.
John
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
Office: 781 -942-907 5
Fax: 781-942-5441
jfeudo@ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www.readingma.gov/recreation
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30
a.m - 5:30 p.rn.Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED
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From: Neil McKinney [mailto:neilmckinney@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 10:10 AM
To: Feudo, John
Cc: Mike Cormio
Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi John,
That is correct the first two would be replacing the two old ones that are closest to
the lighted field. '
RMSL then would budget money to purchase at least one more in 2012 and two if
possible depending on funds raised.
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Thank you,
Neil
From: "Feudo, John" <jfeudo@ci.reading. ma.us>
To: Neil McKinney <neilmckinney@verizon.net>
Cc: Mike Cormio <michael.cormio@coresecure.com>
Sent: Mon, June 27, 20119:56:33 AM
Subject: RE: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi Neil,
I will pass this through the Town Managers office for approval. So we are looking to change
benches- remove existing and place new Town Standard benches.
John
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
Office: `781 •-942-9075
Fax: 781-942-5441
jfeudo@ci.reading. ma. us
Website: www,.readingma.gov/recreation
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
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From: Neil McKinney [mailto:neilmckinney@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, June 27, 20119:42 AM
To: Feudo, John
Cc: Mike Cormio
Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi John,
Just wanted to remind you that we would like to move forward with the purchase of
two benches.
We are thinking of starting by replacing the two that are closest to the fence at the
lighted field and then purchase more to add along the row in the future.
Please let us know what we need to do to move this forward.
Thank you,
Neil
From: "Feudo, John" <jfeudo@ci.reading. ma.us>
To: Neil McKinney <neilmckinney@verizon.net>
Cc: Mike Cormio <michael.cormio@coresecure.com>
Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 8:06:32 AM
Subject: RE: Fwd: RE: RMSL
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Benches can take 8 - 12 weeks for delivery. That is average.
John
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
OfFice:781-942-9075
Fax: 781-942-5441
jfeudo@ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www.readingma.gov/recreation
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
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From: Neil McKinney [mailto:neiimckinney@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 20114:50 PM
To: Feudo, John
Cc: Mike Cormio
Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi John,
Yes I am sure we could do that.
The only other question I would have is would you know how long this would normally take, to get
done?
Thanks,
Neil
From: " Feudo, John " <jfeudo@ci.reading. ma.us>
To: Neil McKinney < neilmckinney@verizon. net>
Cc: Mike Cormio <michael.cormio@coresecure.com>
Sent: Mon, June 13, 20113:47:55 PM
Subject: f E: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi Neil,
Can you, I and Mike work on this together next week? I have Friends and Family day this weekend
which won't allow me to give the time to this project as I would like to commit to it.
J
I can get a map for you.
John
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
Office: 781=942-9075
Fax: 781-942-5441
jfeudo@ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www.readingma.gov/recreation
Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010:Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30
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a.m - 5:30 p.m.Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED
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From: Neil McKinney [mailto:neilmckinney@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 20112:56 PM
To: Feudo, John
Cc: Mike Cormio
Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi Again,
John,
We have decided we would like to move forward with two of the higher quality benches and then will
look to add more in the next year or two. We would like to have one of these put near left center field
and maybe the other one behind left field knowing that we would add some more in the future.
Will you need a drawing of where would like them?
Thanks for all your help.
Neil
From: " Feudo, John <jfeudo@ci.reading. ma.us>
To: Neil McKinney < neilmckinney@verizon. net>; Michael Cormio
<michael.cormio@coresecure.com>
Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 12:01:14 PM
Subject: RE: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi Neil,
The price is significant - about $1200 including the plaque vs $600 for the red ones. They are very
high quality.
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
Office: 781-942-9075
Fax: 781-942-5441
jfeudo@ci.reading.ma.us
Website: www.readingma.gov/recreation
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
Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at
http://readingrna-survey.virtuaItownha11.net/survey/sid/887434dd9e2130b7/
From: Neil McKinney [mailto:neilmckinney@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:59 AM
To: Michael Cormio
Cc: Feudo, John
Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: RMSL
Hi Mike & John
Can we find out how much these other benches cost?
If they are a lot more maybe we can go with 2 and add more later.
Thanks,
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Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
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Gradient's Year 2011 Report to the Town of Reading
on Monitoring of RF Exposure Levels, Reading, MA
1 Introduction and Summary,
The Town of Reading, Massachusetts has requested that Gradient periodically measure the
radio frequency (RF) energy levels in the vicinity of the Telecommunications Equipment located
on the Water Tower Site (corner of Auburn and Beacon Streets) in Reading, MA. Dr. Peter
Valberg of Gradient has annually surveyed the RF levels on streets adjacent to and nearby the
Water Tower Site (Auburn Street, Beacon Street, Chestnut Street, Locust Road and Parkview
Road).
RF measurements were previously made at these same locations on November' 13, 2000;
April 2, 2001; July 9, 2001; December 20, 2001; December 31, 2002; December 29, 2003;
December 23, 2004; December 26, 2005; December 14, 2006; March 4, 2008; May 26, 2009; and
April 15, 2010. This report provides the results of RF measurements made on Tuesday;
June 21, 2011.
The Gradient survey on June 21, 2011, found that RF levels were low and were in
substantial agreement with values measured in the earlier surveys. The June 2011 RF levels
remain many-fold (about 1,000-fold) below national and international safety guidelines on
allowable RF levels for general-public, continuous exposure.
For completeness, Sections 2 through 5. and Section 8, provide updated background
information similar to what was provided in earlier reports. Sections 6 and 7 provide the RF
monitoring results for June 21, 2011.
2 Nature of Radiofrequeney (RF) Waves
Electromagnetic waves, also called "radio waves" or "radiofrequency radiation," are
generated by moving electric charges. A good analogy is.the wave pattern produced in a lake if
you periodically poke a stick into the surface. You notice that as you do this, waves are created in
the surface of the lake that propagate outward from the point of disturbance. The stick pushing up
and down is analogous to the electric charges in an antenna moving up and down, and the waves
produced are analogous to the electromagnetic waves propagating away from the antenna. The
electric field.can be visualized as lines coming out from the charge radially like the spokes on a
wheel (except that the electric field lines continue outward indefinitely). When you move electric
charges, field lines follow, so that they are always coming out radially from charged particles. if
you shake a charged particle fast enough the lines cannot instantaneously reorient toward the new
position of the particle, and you get "kinks" in the electric field lines that move outward at the
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speed of light. That is, electromagnetic waves are essentially kinks in the electric field lines that
occur at a frequency corresponding to the frequency at which you are shaking the charge.
Magnetic fields are also produced because moving charges produce magnetic fields, so the total
phenomenon is called "an electromagnetic wave."
The radio-wave frequency is expressed in "Hertz" (Hz), a term which is equivalent to
"cycles per second." For example, voice frequencies cover -the range from about 50 Hz to 15,000
H7,. Radio-wave frequencies cover the range from about 300,000 Hz (i.e., 0.3 megahertz, or
0.3 MI Iz) to 30,000,000,000 Hz (i.e., 30 gigahertz, or 30 GHz). Communications signals rely on
a "carrier frequency, which is different for each communication signal, and the difference in
frequencies enables many RF signals to be present without interfering with each other. For
cellular telephone technology, the carrier frequencies are in the range 1 - 2 GHz.
By itself, an RF carrier wave is an unchanging continuous electromagnetic wave, and it
carries no information: Information is imposed on the carrier wave by a modulation process that
alters it by changing its amplitude, frequency, or phase in step with the voice frequency being
imposed (amplitude modulation, AM; or frequency modulation, FM). Alternatively, the voice
signal can be coded into computer bits, and the carrier wave can be modulated by changing its
amplitude or frequency in discrete steps (digital. modulation): Scientists have asked whether RF-
biological interactions depend on the type information being transmitted, e.g., "voice," or "music,"
or "computer bits." The answer is no, the physical energy of the RF waves depends on the power
of the carrier wave, and studies have provided no evidence that the biological impact (or non-
impact) of RF depends on the information content carried by the radio waves.
3 Sources and Power Levels or Electromagnetic Signals in Our Environment
The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses frequencies from the kilohertz range up
through microwaves and on into infrared, light, ultraviolet, and X-rays. Visible light is the major
source of electromagnetic energy in our environment. The human body, by virtue of being alive
and warm, generates heat energy (electromagnetic energy in the infrared portion of the spectrum),
which can be seen by an "infrared" camera, even in complete darkness. The RF portion of the.
electromagnetic spectrum is at a lower frequency than even infrared (heat) radiation. In the RF
range, some of the common sources of radio-wave energy include the following:
Commercial radio (AM&FM) and commercial TV (VHF & UHF & digital)
Marine and aviation radio services, marine and aviation radar, police radar
Public emergency, fire, and police dispatch services
Amateur (ham) radio operators
Cellular telephones, pagers, Personal Communications Systems" (PCS)
Cordless telephones, baby monitors, wireless toys, walkie-talkies
Computer monitors, TV sets, CD players, computer games
Microwave ovens (leakage)
Microwave finks for computers, radio, television, and telephone
Satellite television / communications,. global positioning system (GPS)
Medical procedures such as diathermy, magnetic resonance imaging
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The total amount of RF energy transmitted by these sources varies widely. Typical radio
and television broadcast stations are licensed to operate at power outputs of 10,000 to 1,000,000
watts; cell telephone base antennas have power levels of 100 to 1,000 watts; a cell-phone handset
produces less than 1 watt of RF energy. For any antenna, the energy emitted is dissipated in all
directions, and the RF energy level decreases rapidly with distance. At the closest accessible
point, all transmitters must comply with the RF safety standards established by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
4 National and International Sources for Safety Standards on RF Exposure
Safety standards for RF exposure are based on the knowledge accumulated from many
years of laboratory work and of human experience with RF waves (e.g., radio, television,
navigation, telemetry, cell telephones, radar). Research findings on potential health effects of RF
waves have been assembled and reviewed by numerous independent scientific consensus groups
composed of research, engineering, medical, and public health scientists. These groups include:
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI / IEEE, 2003, 2006),
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC, 1999, 2007), a
• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, 2011), b
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP, 1998, 2004,
2009),
• Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH, 1988),
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP, 2002), a
• National Radiation Protection Board, UK (NRPB, HPA, 2000, 2004),
• Netherlands Health Council (NHC, 2002, 2003, 2007), and
• World Health Organization (WHO, 1993, 2000, 2007).
The reports of these groups, written by medical doctors, biologists, engineers, and
toxicologists, ate voluminous, thorough, and even-handed. With minor differences, these blue-
ribbon panels concur that the current guidelines for RF exposure protect the safety of the public
and of residents living nearby transmitting antennas. Typical measurements of the intensity of RF
waves are for energy per unit area, and the results are given in "microwatts per square centimeter"
or µW/cmz. A microwatt is a millionth of a watt.
FCC: littp://tr,,insition.fcc.gov/B ureaus/E;ngineeringTechnology/Documents/bulletins/oet56/oet56e4.pdf (p.
15).
n IARC: In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer(IARC) classified radiofrequency fields
(RF) as Group 213 (possibly carcinogenic) on the IARC scale of carcinogenic risk to humans.
littL)://www.iare.fr/eii/niedia-ceiiti-e/i)i-/201 I /pdfs/pr308 E.pdf
ICNIRP: htip://www.iciiii-p.de/docLiiiieiits/Statei-neiitEMF.pdf
littp://w-ww.icnirj).de/docui-nents/RFReview.pdf
d NCRP: httM//\vw\v.ncri)publications.org/Reports/I 19
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The FCC_allowable RF exposure levels vary with the frequency of the radio waves, but the
lowest (most restrictive) level, for the frequency range 30 - 300 MHz, is 200 microwatts per
square centimeter (200 [LW/cm 2). For RF electromagnetic energy, the safety standard for public
exposure varies with frequency, being 20,000 µW/cm2 in the AM radio-frequency band, 200
µWlem2 in the FM radio--frequency band, and 1,000 µW/em2 at cellular telephone frequencies of
1,900 MHz. For the digital "PCS" cell-telephone frequency band around 1,900 MHz, the
allowable level is 1,000 µW/cm2, and at analog cell-telephone band around 850 MHz, the
allowable level is 560 µW/cm2 (FCC, MADPH). Summertime sunlight at noon bathes us with
about 150,000 µW/cm2. These energy comparisons are shown in. the following Table:
Electromagnetic energy in Applicable FCC. standard for Typical RF levels measured
sunlight at the earth's surface 1,900 MHz RF wave energy near base station antem-ias
(noon. summer day) (public and residential areas) (at an public location)
150,000 µW/cm2 1,000 µW/cmZ below 1 µW/Cm'`
5 Nature of Scientific Evidence of Health Effects
Understanding the potential toxicity in humans of any particular exposure is an integrative
process that strives for coherence among several lines of evidence. At the most fundamental level,
scientists believe that the operation of living organisms, although only partially understood, is
bounded by the accepted principles of physics, chemistry, and biology. Thus, a first line of
analysis is to ask whether specific levels of RF exposure, on a physical, chemical, and biological
basis, have the ability to modify the operation of life processes.
Second, experiments with isolated cells and laboratory animals are used to test the
outcome of RF exposure under controlled conditions. However, the very complexity of living
systems makes experimental results susceptible to artifacts; and outcome differences between the
exposed and control systems may not be due to the exposure in question. Consequently,
experiments on RF exposures need to be examined for validity from a number of viewpoints, e.g.,
physics of electric and magnetic fields, radio wave dosimetry, cell biology / molecular biology
methodology, animal toxicology / physiology / pathology, and statistical analysis.
Third, data from human studies (volunteers, clinical studies, epidemiology) are potentially
of the greatest relevance, not requiring extrapolation from in vitro systems or from animal species.
However, the uncontrolled nature of human lifestyle and experience makes control of bias,
confounding, and exposure misclassification difficult, and complicates the interpretation of results.
Epidemiology alone can seldom identify a causal association unless the results are strong, specific,
and coherent.
From the above types of investigations, a voluminous scientific and medical literature base
exists of studies on possible health effects from RF waves. An adequate picture cannot be formed
by considering only selected studies, or, even less, from anecdotal stories about RF "effects." The
scientific credibility and interpretation of each study must be weighed by scientists having the
qualifications and training to interpret the strengths and weaknesses of what was actually done.
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And, this sort of thorough review is what has formed the basis of the conclusions of the blue-
ribbon panels of scientific experts.
6 RF Survey Results for Streets Near the Water-Tower Antenna Site
The RF survey measured total broadband power density, in microwatts per square
centimeter (µW/cm2). The RF measurements were made around lunchtime on Tuesday, June 21,
2011, when significant usage of cellular telephones was anticipated, i.e., between 11:00 AM and
1:00 PM. The temperature was approximately 79°F, and the weather was sunny, with low winds.
. Monitoring locations included those streets that were closest to the water tower antennas,
namely, Auburn Street, Beacon Street, Chestnut Street, Locust Street, and Parkview Road.
Because cell telephone frequencies cover the range from about 800 to 2,000 MHz,
broadband measurements were made with a calibrated digital-meter / probe combination.
Gradient used the Narda Model 8718B survey meter, in combination with Narda Electric Field
Probe 9760D (Frequency Range: 0.30 MHz to 3,000 MHz). The output of the probe is in
microwatts per square centimeter (µMcm2). The accuracy and calibration of the digital-
meter/probe combination are checked periodically by the manufacturer to assure that both
parameters are within.± 5%. The response of the probe is adjusted to be "flat" over its frequency
range, and the lower limit of the probe's sensitivity is about ± 0.02 µW/em2. The instrument was
re-calibrated by the manufacturer in December of 2010 to assure that the readings were reliable
and accurate.
Measurements were made at a height of about 6 feet above the ground level, and the power
density was continuously recorded as the probe was walked down the entire length of the
individual streets. Both the spatial average and the peak level were noted [in µW/cm']. The
results are summarized below, and are on the low end of RF levels typical for urban areas. The
Rl' levels measured were also many-fold below the applicable RF safety standard for public
exposure (which is 1,000 µW/cmz at the 1,900 MHz cellular PCS frequency).
I Maximum RF Level, Average RF Level,
Street
µW per square ern ttW per square em
Auburn Street
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0.150
0.084
l3eacon Street
0.113
0.086
Chestnut Street
0.130
0.065
Locust Street
0.156
0.100
Parkview Road
0.163
0.133
Overall Average 10.142 0,094
Date of measurements: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Overall, the June 21, 2011 results, similar to results from previous years, showed.that
the surveyed locations had RF levels well below 1 RW/em'. That is, the levels did not exceed
one-tenth of 1% of the FCC permissible exposure level (1,000 µW/cm2) for radio-waves at cell
telephone frequencies. Therefore, no health hazard can be anticipated from the RF levels in the
vicinity of the water tower, and, in fact, a substantial safety margin (i. e., a 1,000-fold factor) exists
between monitored RF levels and permissible RF levels.
New research continues to add to the vast quantity of RF literature available, and the
conclusions of.this research are being monitored by public health agencies worldwide. In any area
of research where new studies are being done at the limit of scientists' ability to detect effects,
some portion of the studies may yield findings suggestive of a biological effect, even in the
absence of a real biological effect. Confirmatory studies are necessary to determine whether the
result are valid or are due to random variation, artifact, or confounding. Scientific validity
requires reproducibility, integration with results from other laboratories, and examination from a
number of viewpoints, e.g., physics, dosimetry, cell biology, toxicology, pathology, and statistical
analysis. Publication of a report is generally the beginning, not the end, of the scientific review
process. At the present time, careful reviews of the scientific data do not support claims of health
effects from RF exposure at levels below the safety standards. No valid basis has been
established for questioning the safety of the current health-protective RF exposure limits. For
example, the American Cancer Society (ACS, 2010) gives the following statement on its website
regarding "Cellular Phone Towers and Cancer."
"Some people have expressed concern that living, working, or~ going to school near
a cell phone tower might increase the risk of'cancer or other health problems. At
this time, there is very little evidence to support this idea. In theory, there are some
important points that would argue against cellular phone towers being able to
cause cancer.
First, the energy level of radiofi-eyuency (RF) waves is relatively low, especially
when comparLd with the types of radiation that are known to increase cancer risk,
such as gamma rays, x-rays, and ultraviolet (UV) light. The energy of RF waves
given off by cell phone towers is 'not enough to break chemical bonds in DNA
molecules, which is how these stronger°forms of'radiation may lead to cancer.
A second issue has to do with wavelength. RF waves have long wavelengths, which
can only be concentrated to about on inch or two in size. This makes it unlikely that
the energy.fr°om RF' waves could be concentrated enough to affect individual cells
in the body.
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Third, even if RF waves were somehow able to affect cells in the body at higher
doses,. the level of RF i-vaves present at ground level is very low Well below the
recommended limits. Lei;els of energy from RF waves near cell phone towers are
not significantly differ^ent than the background levels of RF radiation in urban
areas, from other sources, such as radio and television broadcast stations.
For these reasons, most scientists agree that cell phone antennas or toviers are
unlikely to cause cancer." (ACS, 2010)
Sincerely yours,
GRADIENT
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Peter A. Valberg, Ph.D., Principal
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American Cancer Society (ACS). 2010. "Cellular Phone Towers and Cancer Risks"
litt ://www.cancer,or,,/Cancel•/CancerCauses/OtherCarcino g ens/AtHome/cellular- hone-towers
(Accessed June 27, 2011)
American. National Standards Institute / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (ANSI J
IEEE). 1992. ANSI/IEEE Standard-C95.1: Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 Gl-1z. April 27, 1992, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ.
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Exposure and Health Impacts. EU Joint Research Centre, I-21020 Ispra (VA); Italy TP 460.
htt ://ec.euro a.eu/health/o ini.ons2/en/clectroma rnetic-fields/1-2/index.htm
http //ec eulopa eu/liealth/ph projects/2002/pollution/fp pollution 2002 fi•ep 0I.Pdf
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fields from wireless communication devices: An expert panel of report.
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Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. RSC.EPR 99-1, 149 pp. Safety o
Towers" http://www.hc-sc.~4c.ca/iyb-vsv/prod/cell e.html
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Fields." Lancet Oncology, Vo1.12, July 2011, pp. 624-626. (Baan et al., IARC) Published Online:
22 June 2011 www thelancet con-/oncology doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(11)70147-4.
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International Commission for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). 1998 and 2004.
Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (up
to 300 GHz), Health Physics, 74 (4): 494-522. See: http://www,icniEp.de/pUbEMF htm
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH). 1988. Regulations for fixed facilities
which generate electromagnetic fields in the frequency range of 300 kHz to 100 GHz and
microwave ovens. 105 CMR 122.000 (Code of Massachusetts Regulations).
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and exposure criteria i'or radio frequency electromagnetic fields. Report 86, (Bethesda, MD:
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements) pp.1-382.
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(HPA) 1. 1993 and 2003. Health Effects from Radiofi-equency Electromagnetic Fields: Report of an
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National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton. Didcot, Oxfordshire, t1K.
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National Radiation Protection Board (NRPB). 2004. Mobile Phones and Health. Documents of the
NRPB, Volume 15, No. 5. NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
http://hvww hipa org uk/Topics/Radiation/UnderstandingRadiation/UnderstandingRadiationTopics/
Electromap.ncticFields/MobilePhones/info BaseStations/
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summary of an advisory report. Health Physics 75:51-55.
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Valberg PA. Van Deventer TE, Repacholi M. 2007. Base stations and wireless networks:
Radiofrequency exposures and health consequences. Environmental Health Perspectives. 115:
416-424. Available at: bttp•//www ehponline orb;/members/2006/9633/9633.pdf
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Fields (300 Hz to 300 GHz). Geneva, Switzerland: WHO, 1993, pp. 1-290.
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23 Arrowhead Circle • Rowley, MA 01969
Office: (978) 948=5100
Fax: (978) 948-5150
Email: cros6705gaol.com
www.detectwaterleaks.com
July 6, 2011
Town of Reading
Department of Public Works
Water & Sewer Division
75 New Crossing St.
Reading, MA 01867
ATTN: Mr_ James Richardson,
Water & Sewer Superintendent
Dear I& Richardson,
Starting on the date of June 6, 2011, through July 1, 2011, our company
conducted and completed a water leak detection survey on the entire water distribution
system - approximately 110 miles - for the Town of Reading; MA. A total of 6 leaks
were detected throughout the water system (2 main leaks and 4 service leaks). These
leaks are listed on the leak page follow MR in this report.. We estimate the daily water
leakage from the 6 leaks detected, to be approximately 55,000 gallons per day.
Conducting the survey every year proves to be beneficial to the Town of Reading in
reducing and maintaining the unaccounted for water leakage below the 5% level, as well.
as many other benefits pointed out in the following report.
We look forward to working with you and your staff on the next survey if
awarded the project. If you have any questions or need our services in the near future,
please feel free to call at your convenience.
Sincere ,
Car M Sopper, President
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SUNIlV1ARY:
Water & Waste Pipe Testing, Inc., of Rowley, MA., conducted and completed a
water leakage survey on approximately 110 miles of the water distribution system for the
Town of Reading, MA.. The entire survey was conducted during the working hours of
7:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays. The more heavily traveled roads, such as Main St.
(Rte. 28), Lowell St., Salem St., and the downtown area, were surveyed on early Sunday
morning, June 19, 2011, between 5:00 am and 10:00 am.
The survey was conducted during the working daylight hours so that assistance
from Mr. James Richardson, Water & Sewer Superintendent, was available when needed.
All leaks detected were reported to Mr. Richardson at the end of each day of the survey.
To date, 3 of the 6 leaks detected have been repaired by the Water Department.
The 3 unrepaired leaks are scheduled, to be repaired as soon as the Water Department
workload permits.
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LIST OF LEADS DETECTED
JUNE/JULY, 2011
6/8/11
6/22/11
48 Colonial Drive. Main leak 20 ; 6/20/11
48 Woodland Rd. 6" bell joint leak 5 6/27/11
6/28/11 28 Harthorn Rd
7/1/11 62 Pine Ridge Rd.
Service leak - 3 6/29/11
homeowner's side
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7/1/11 123 Gleason Rd. Service leak 4
7/1/11 20 Green St. Service leak 2
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the results of this leak detection survey, the unaccounted for water
leakage found can be attributed to the detectable and repairable water leaks in the system.
It does not include water used for firefighting, flushing programs, street cleaning, etc.
The amount of water from the leaks detected during the survey can be defined as the
difference between the amount of water produced and the amount of water sold, which is
registered on the customer's meters. The actual consumption records over the next 12
months following the completion of the survey will more accurately indicate the volume
of water which had been leaking throughout the system prior to the leak detection survey.
The following are some additional benefits of having a water leakage survey conducted:
-Reduced electricity costs
-Reduced the cost of chemical treatment
-Reduced property damage from water breaks surfacing
-Reduced risk of contamination
-Decrease in water rates for customers since it is they who pay for leakage
May we suggest that the following recommendations be taken into consideration:
l'- Continue an ongoing water leakage survey every year.
2 - Repair the leaks that have not been repaired on the list included in this report
as soon as possible.
We strongly believe that a continuous water leakage survey conducted every. year
would continue in the present reduction of water loss in the system, thus increasing
revenue in the Water Department's budget.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
We would like to mention 'our appreciation to Mr. Jeffrey Zager, Director of
Public Works, Mr. James Richardson, Water & Sewer Superintendent, and their staff, for
their full. cooperation in helping us make the survey successful. We hope we can be of
some service to the Water & Sewer Department on any future leakage surveys.
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DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE
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2011 JUL 13 nN 10: 37
July 6, 2011
Petition by Verizon New England Inc. to commence a rulemaking pursuant to 207 C.M.R.
§ 2.01(1) to amend 207 C.M.R. § 3.00 et seq.: Licensing.
ORDER CLOSING DOCKET
I. INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On March 16, 2006, Verizon New England Inc., d/b/a Verizon Massachusetts
("Verizon"), filed, pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, § 4, c. 166A, § 16, and 207 C.M.R. § 2.01(1), a
petition with the Department of Telecommunications and Energy ("Department" ),I through the
Cable Television Division ("Cable Division"), to request that the Cable Division adopt a
regulation governing the licensing process for a cable system in a city or town where the issuing
authority has previously granted at least one cable license, and the applicant seeks to offer cable
television service in competition with the incumbent provider. Petition, at 1, Petition by Verizon
New England Inc. to commence a rulemaking pursuant to 207 C.M.R.. § 2.01(1) to amend 207
C.M.R. § 3.00 et sue.: Licensing, C.T.V./D.T.C. 06-1 (Mar. 16, 2006) ("Petition"). Verizon
The Department of Telecommunications and Energy was dissolved on April 11, 2007. See Chapter 19 of
the Acts of 2007. Jurisdiction over telecommunications and cable matters was placed in the newly-
established Department of Telecommunications and Cable. See id. For administrative ease, "Department"
as used herein refers to both Departments.
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further requested that the Cable Division amend the regulation at 207 C.M.R. § 3.09, governing
appeals, in keeping with Verizon's proposed regulation on competitive licenses. Id.
On May 5, 2006, the Cable Division, pursuant to G. L. c. 166A, § 16, and 207 C.M.R.
§ 2,01(1), initiated a rulemaking proceeding to solicit comments from interested persons on
whether to adopt the proposed regulations or otherwise amend the current regulations? Petition
by Verizon New England Inc. to commence a rulemaking pursuant to 207 C.M.R. § 2.01(1) to
amend 207 C.M.R. § 3.00 et sue.: Licensing, C.T.V./D.T.C. 06-1, Order Instituting Rulemaking
at 5-6 (May 5, 2006) ("Initiating Order"). On August 16, 2006, the Cable Divison held a public
hearing at its offices to provide further opportunity to comment on the proposed regulations. See
Petition by Yerizon New England Inc. to commence a rulemaking pursuant to 207 C.M.R.
2.01(1) to amend 207 C.M.R. § 3.00 et sue.: Licensing, C.T.V./D.T.C. 06-1, Notice of Public
Hearing and Request for Comment by the Dep't of Telecomm[s]. and. Energy - Cable Television
Div. on Proposed Amendments to Rules and Regulations Governing the Cable Television
Licensing Process, at 2 (May 5, 2006).
On December 14, 2006, Verizon filed a letter with the Department to call to its attention
the Federal Communications Commission's ("FCC's") upcoming open meeting during which it
was scheduled to address a comprehensive video franchising reform order. See Letter. from
Alexander W. Moore, Associate General Counsel, Verizon, to Alicia Matthews, Hearing Officer,
Cable Div., Dep't of Telecomms. and Energy, C.T.V./D.T.C. 06-1 (Dec. 14, 2006). Verizon
recommended that the Department await action by the FCC before proposing new rules in the
proceeding. Id. On December 20, 2006, the FCC issued an order in MB Docket No..05-311
2 In addition to Verizon's proposed substantive changes to 207 C.M.R. § 3.00 et seq., the Cable Division, on
its own motion, included in the ralemaking proceeding a proposal to make a technical correction
throughout 207 C.M.R., which had not been amended to reflect the changes in G. L. c. 166A. Initiating
Order at 6. Specifically, the Cable Division proposed to change "Community Antenna Television
Commission" to "Community Antenna Television Division" in the title, and the reference "Commission" to
"Division" in each instance it appears in the section. Id.
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addressing video franchise reform. See In re Implementation of Section 621(a)(1) of the Cable
Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection
and Competition Act of 1992, MB Docket No. 05-311, Report and Order and Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 06-180 (rel. Mar. 5, 2007) ("FCC Order").
On July 2, 2010, Verizon filed a letter with the Department to withdraw its Petition as a
result of the FCC's order addressing video franchising reform. See Letter from John L. Conroy,
Vice President-Regulatory, Verizon, to Catrice Williams, Secretary, Dep't of Telecomms. and
Cable, C.T.V./D.T.C. 06-1 (July 2, 2010).
II. DISCUSSION
The FCC's order addresses Verizon's proposed regulations by establishing reasonable
time limits for local franchising authorities to render decisions on competitive applicants'
franchise applications. See FCC Order at 167. Where Verizon requests that the Department
adopt a three-month time limit on the competitive licensing process in Massachusetts, the FCC's
order establishes a maximum time frame of 90 days for entities with existing authority to access
public rights-of-way, and six months for entities that do not have authority to access public
rights-of-way. See Petition at 5-7; FCC Order at' 67. The Department finds, in light of the
FCC's order and Verizon's withdrawal of its Petition, that any further action in the instant
proceeding is unnecessary. Accordingly, the Department determines to close the docket.
III. ORDER
Consistent with the above, it is hereby ORDERED that docket C.T.V./D.T.C. 06-1 is
CLOSED.
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Geoffr G. Why,
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RIGHT TO APPEAL
Appeals of any final decision, order or ruling of the Department of
and Cable may be brought pursuant to applicable state and federal laws.
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TO: PRESS RELEASE
From: Peter 1. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date: Thursday, July 14, 2011
Re: Reading Public Library Building Construction Grant Application
The Town of Reading learned today that the Reading Public Library project was ranked second on
the wait list of projects'to be funded. 8 Library projects out of 28 libraries that completed the grant
round process statewide were funded. If any of the funded projects is not able to come up with the.
local share of the funding for the project within six months, then projects on the wait list could be
funded. "Wait-listed libraries will receive their grants as funds become available through the state's
five-year capital plan."
Reading's Library construction grant application was for full renovation and reconfiguration of the
existing historical library building, and construction of a 7,596 square foot addition to the building.
The application was submitted in January 2011, following six months of extensive review of program
needs, development of design alternatives, and selection of a proposed design. The process
included extensive community outreach and discussion.
Reading Library Director Ruth Urell indicated that "Everyone associated with the Reading Public
Library appreciates the beautiful Highland School building, built in 1894, but we also deal daily with its
shortcomings as a library facility. The project would increase space for children's programs and
learning areas; create a new/expanded space for teens; create new spaces for reading, tutoring,
silent study, and group study; expand the capacity of a large meeting room and add two small
meeting/conference rooms; and remedy outgrown and out-of-date service and infrastructure issues
and extensively renovate the existing building to provide full access, updated lighting, traffic flow,
security, HVAC, and wiring and to build in more flexible spaces for future growth, changes in
services, and increasing usage."
"We are very disappointed in not having our project selected for funding at this time. The Reading
Public Library is housed in a historic building that is in desperate need of renovation. Additionally, by
every measure the per capita level of use of the Reading Public Library surpasses the activity of most
Massachusetts libraries," according to Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner.
The community's next steps need to be discussed by the Board of Library Trustees and the Board of
Selectmen. Options are:
® Wait the six months and see if any of the approved projects is not able to secure their local share
of the funding, in which case projects on the wait list would be funded
d Consider a scaled back project with local funding from Reading taxpayers, through a debt
exclusion Proposition 2'/Z override;
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® Request that the legislature fund an additional round of library construction capital projects
Ruth Urell said: "While we certainly hoped that our proposal would receive state funding in the
current grant round, we are encouraged to be poised with a top-ranked project for future funding.
Now we know what work we have to do to press our state delegation to release capital funding to
work with hard-pressed communities to build, repair, and improve aging and inadequate public library
facilities. I'm confident that this approved project will be funded within the next year or two, and the
result will be a greatly enhanced library, for people in Reading to enjoy for generations."
For further information contact:
Peter I. Hechenbleikner Ruth Urell,
16 Lowell Street Director
Reading MA 01867 Reading Public Library
781-942-9043 781-942-6725
townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us urell@noblenet.org
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2011 JUL 19 AM 9: 42
Ms Ruth Urell
64 Middlesex Ave
Reading MA 01867
Subject: Tarot Cards for Teens
"Interested in knowing about your future?"
A public library is supported by the public for the public good. I question whether advocating divination
as a methodology for life planning is in the public interest. I am deeply disappointed that this is being
offered to our teens this summer. I strongly urge you to replace this offering with something not related
to the occult. Thank you.
Respectfully;
Joyce Gould
17 John St
Reading MA 01867
cc:
Friends of the Library
Reading Public Library Foundation Inc.
Reading Board of Selectmen
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Ten Park Plaza, Suite 2150
Boston,*MA 02116-3968
Tel. (617) 973-7100
Fax (617) 973-BB55
TTY (617) 973-7089
www.bosionmpo.org
Jeffrey B. Mallon
MassDOT Secretary and (EO
and MPO Chairman
Karl H. Quackenbush
Acting Director, MPO Staff
The Boston Region MPO,
the federally designated
entity responsible for
transportation decision-
making for the 101 cities
and towns in the MPO
region, is composed of:
MassDOT Office of Planning and
Programming
City of Boston
Gty of Newton
Gly of Somerville
Town of Bedford
Town of Braintree
Town of Framingham
Town of Hopkinton
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Massachusetts Boy Transportation
Authority Advisory Board
Mossochusetis Bay Transportation
Authority .
MassDOT Highway Division
Massachusetts Port Authority
Regional Transportation Advisory
Council (nonvoting)
Federal Highway Administration
(nonvoting)
Federal Transit Administration
(nonvoting)
BOSTON REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
2011 JUL 19 P14 f: 21
July 15, 2011
Dear Chief Elected Official:
The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is circulating an
important document for public review and comment: the draft federal fiscal year 2012
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). You are invited to review this draft and submit
comments. The UPWP contains information about transportation planning projects to be
conducted in the region during the upcoming federal fiscal year, which will begin on
October 1, 2011.
The public comment period began on Monday, July 11, 2011, and is scheduled to end at
5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Written comments must be received by the MPO
before the end of this period. Comments on this draft will be considered by the MPO at a
meeting currently scheduled for August 18, 2011.
The MPO is sending notification of the public comment period to a broad list of
interested parties, including: TIP contacts, municipal plalming directors and highway
directors, MAPC Subregion'representatives, legislators, environmental justice, contacts,
and reference librarians. Copies may be downloaded from the MPO website at
www.bostomnpo.org/upwp. CD copies of these documents are available for review ini
public libraries. CD and print copies and accessible-format versions will be provided on
request.
Public comments and requests for documents should be submitted to the U.S. mail or e-
mail address or the fax number on this letterhead.
An open house will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, to provide additional
opportunities for public input. Please see the enclosed flyer or the MPO website for
details of this event.
If you have questions on the draft UPWP, please contact Mary Ellen Sullivan at 617-973-
7119 or mesullivan@ctps.org.
I hope you will take this opportunity to review this important draft document and help us
shape the future of transportation in the Boston Region MPO area.
Sincerely,
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David J. o1 ter, Chair
Transporta io Planning d Prograrmning Committee
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Dear Chief Cormier
I grew up in Reading class of 77. I moved out of state for a few years and came back to
Reading when I got married and bought my first house in 1992 I was pulled over tonight
And was given a ticket. But you may thing this is a letter of complaint. It is not. I was in
the wrong and am not asking for a favor or anything remotely like that. I am writing to
tell you about the officer who pulled me over.
I have a teen girl who just got her license about a year ago. And I want the streets safe at
night as well as the day for her.
So if this is not a letter of complaint after I got a ticket what is it?
Well it is a letter of praise. Your officer asked politely for my license and registration.
When I asked him why he pulled me over he gave me a detailed answer, again politely.
I have been pulled over in year's past and made to feel as if I was a criminal. I am not.
I am a father who was rushing home to feed my 15 year old son. So I appreciated the fact
this young officer did not make me feel like a low life criminal.
He was both professional and again very polite. I will pay my ticket and be more careful.
He gave me my license back and said "Drive safe and have a good night sir" You should
be proud to have this officer in your employ.
His name was Ian Nelson # 67 I am pretty sure.
a letter of support and recognition for his work.
Please put this in his personnel file as
And remember this is NOT A LETTER OF COMPLAINT. He did his job with much
respect for a taxpaying citizen of Reading.
Sincerely
me
PS IF you have any Q please do not hesitate to call me at
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From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 11:02 AM
To: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Chapter 70 Reduction for Wood End
Attachments: DESE - Wood End.pdf; Wood End 10-11.pdf
Town Manager's report
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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From: Doherty, John [mailto:jdoherty@reading.kl2.ma.us]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 12:10 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Chapter 70 Reduction for Wood End
Good Afternoon, Peter:
I hope that you are enjoying your vacation. I don't know if 1 told you this, but in late June, it came to
our attention that the Wood End Elementary School was in session for only 179 school days, instead of
the 180 school days as required by state law. As you may remember, Wood End completed the school
year on June 23, one day later than the rest of the school district, because of the two days of school that
were cancelled earlier in the year due to excessive snow on the roof. The original logic was that we
went 181 clays as a school district and Wood End would only need to attend school for one additional
day. However, when I calculated the end date for Wood End and the rest of the school district, I
mistakenly based it on 180 days, instead of the 181 that we normally attend. Even though Wood End
went an additional school day, I subtracted a school day from the rest of the school district, which means
that Wood End still owed a day of school.
When I found out about the error, I immediately notified the DESE via phone and requested a waiver by
letter, which I have attached to this email. Today, I was notified by the Commissioner's Office that they
have denied my request for the waiver. I have also attached that letter for your review. In addition,
there is a clause in the statute that says if a school does not go the required 180. school days, a calculated
amount of funding is withheld from the Chapter 70 formula. Because of the error, the Town of Reading
will receive $4,115 less in Chapter 70 aid for FY12. This amount is based upon the allocation of t
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Chapter 70 funding i'or one day for Wood End.
1 am not sure how this impacts the FYI2 budget. I will call you on Monday to discuss what needs to
happen. I wanted to give you a heads up because the letter from the Commissioner is also being sent to
the Chair of the Board of Selectmen.
I apologize for this miscue and I take full responsibility for this error. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me. 'hake care.
John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reading Public Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, Massachusetts 01867
781-670-2849.
jdoherty@reading.1<12.ma.us
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7/26/2011
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D.
Commissioner
July 20, 2011
John F. Doherty, Ed-D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reading Public Schools
82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Superintendent Doherty:
This is in response to your letter of June 27, 2011, in which you stated that due to a
miscalculation in making up school days lost due to snow emergencies, one school in Reading,
the Wood End Elementary School, operated for only 179 school days in the 2010-2011 school
year. The Student Learning Time regulations, 603 CMR 27.03(3), require every school
committee to operate the schools within its district at least 180 school days in a school year.
http•//www doe mass edu/lawsreas/603cmr27,html?sect nn=all. You noted that despite the
district's failure to provide the required minimum 180 school days at the Wood End Elementary
School, the students diet receive 930 hours of structured learning time over the 179 school days,
which exceeds the 900-hour minimum for'elementary'schools required in section 27.04(1) of the
regulations.
You asked for guidance from the Department as to next steps you should take, and requested a
waiver of the 180-day regulation if the district is eligible for a waiver under these circumstances.
I appreciate your forthrightness in bringing this matter to my attention and your willingness to
take full responsibility for this oversight. I must, however, decline your request to grant a waiver
of the 180-day school year for the students at the Wood End Elementary School. I take the 180-
day minimum requirement very seriously because student learning time is a precious resource.
Our policy on this issue was most recently restated in my February 2011 memo to school
superintendents on Student Learning Time: Guidance on the 180-Day Requirement,
http://www.doc.m ass edu/news/news.aspx?id=5984: If a school is closed for
health/weather/safety emergencies between the first day of the school year and March 31, I
expect the school district to make up all days lost by adding the appropriate number of full days
to ensure a 180-day school year. Had you requested a waiver in the wintertime when these events
occurred, I would not have granted it. The school year has ended and you have acknowledged the
oversight, but these facts do not compel me to change my view and grant the waiver now.
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In terms of next steps, Mass. General Laws Chapter 71, Section 4A, provides for withholding of
state aid when a school district fails to keep schools open for the required number of days. The
statute reads as follows:
Every town which, without having received a specific exemption from the board of
education, fails to keep open all schools required to be maintained under sections one and
four or fails to provide school facilities under section six for grade nine through twelve,
the number of days required by said.board in each school year shall have deducted from
the sum of school aid payable to it under chapter seventy an amount equal to the
proportion which the number of such days during which schools were not kept open bears
to the total number of days required that they be kept open by said board.
The state school aid for Reading attributable to the Wood End Elementary School is $4115 per
day. Since the fourth quarter payments of state aid for FY2011 have already been processed, I
anticipate deducting $4115 from Reading's first quarter FY2012 payment, to account for the one
required day that Reading failed to provide school for students at the Wood End Elementary
School.
You stated in your letter: "Next year, all schools in the Reading Public Schools are scheduled to
attend 181 school days." I take this to mean that in the 2011-2012 school year, all students in the
Reading Public Schools, including students in the Wood End Elementary School, are scheduled
to attend school for 181 school days. By taking this action; you and the school committee
recognize that the 180-day requirement is indeed merely a minimum.
I appreciate your commitment to the students of Reading and wish you a pleasant summer and a
successful school year ahead.
Sincer
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D.
Commissioner
C: Jeff Wulfson, Deputy Commissioner
Chair, Board of Selectmen, Town of Reading
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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society
John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai
Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Director of Finance & Operations
Telephone 781-9414-5800
Patricia de Garavilla Fax 781-9412-9149 Elizabeth Conway
Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator
June 27, 2011
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D.
Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
Massachusetts Department of Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148-4906
Dear Commissioner Chester,
The Reading Public School Department discovered late last week that-one of our elementary
schools, the Wood End Elementary School, did not fulfill the 180 day minimum school year
requirement as set forth in 603 CMR 27.03 (3). This oversight was due to a miscalculation
between the number of snow days that Wood End had this year in comparison with the rest of the
school district. Over the last several years, Reading has maintained a 181 day school schedule
with 4 snow days for 185 days. This year, the school district used four snow days and Wood
End used an additional two days due to excessive snow on the roof. To that end, we calculated
that Wood End should attend school one additional school day which would keep them within
the 180 day requirement. Unfortunately, when we calculated the additional school day for Wood
End, we removed a school day for all of the other schools in the district. Therefore, the last day
of school for Wood End was June 23rd and the last day for all other schools in the district was
June 22°d. Under this scenario, Wood End should have attended school for one additional day
and finished school on Friday, June 24rn
Although the Wood End Elementary School only went to school for 179 days, they still were
well over the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Time and Learning
Requirements for an elementary school with 930 hours. Next year, all schools in the Reading
Public Schools are scheduled to attend 181 school days. As part of this resolution, Wood End
will attend school for 181 school days next year.
As Superintendent of Schools, I take full responsibility for this oversight and will follow the
guidance from the Department as to the next steps that we should take in the process. If we are
eligible for a waiver, please consider this letter as a formal request.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of racl, 8+r, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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Schena, Paula
From: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:04 AM
To: Reading- Selectmen
Cc: Schena, Paula
Subject: FW: Saugus Tanker Incident
I/c Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading MA 01867
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From: Burns, Greg
Sent: Monday, July 25, 20118:16 AM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Saugus Tanker Incident
Peter and bob,
On Saturday, July 23, 2011 we responded mutual aid on the 5th alarm to Saugus. Engine 2 was assigned
to Vine Street and worked with Revere, Cambridge and Chelsea Fire to extinguish a fire in a Green
1 louse Complex on Vine Street. Lieutenant Jackson, and Firefighters Delsignore and Gennain were
assigned to l;ngine 2.
The fire location was about 1/3 of a mile from Fre on Route 1. As the tanker was burning it spilled its
contents and it went down hill Route 1 into a stream. The gasoline was burning in the stream and it
ignited a house, a commercial nursery business and vegetation along the stream for about a 1/3 of a mile.
'1'his was a complex fast moving incident with several separate major incidents to address including: a
burning tanker on Route 1 under an overpass, fire spreading down a stream and igniting two separate
structures, the need to evacuate a neighborhood and shut down car traffic.
From my perspective the incident was very well handled.
Greg
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July 25, 2011 LiELi
Ms. Joyce Gould READING
17 John St. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Ms. Gould
Thank you for writing to express your thinking about the Tarot Card program for Teens
at the Library.
I'm sorry that you are disappointed in our summer programming for teens. Our
experienced Young Adult Librarians and the Teen Advisory Group plan many activities
that we hope will attract a broad spectrum of young people, interest them in reading and
making full use of library resources, and are appropriate and popular in both appeal and
content. The library's Young Adult Librarians work diligently and consistently to
encourage young people to read, develop strong research skills, and maintain positive
engagement with the library throughout the Teen and "Tween" years. They frequently
visit classes, provide bibliographic instruction formally and informally for groups and
individual students year-round, and offer lots of summer programs to keep young people
connected with the library during the long summer months.
The Tarot card program was offered as a light-hearted, entertaining, and informational
look at a traditional pattern of cards as symbols. The presenter was asked specifically to
focus on the positive aspects, and there was never any advocacy of "divination as a
methodology for life planning" as your letter states. Two Reading Public Library
librarians were involved in the program and no religious, political, spiritual, or lifestyle
positions were discussed or advocated.
Once again I thank you for your interest in the library and appreciate hearing from you -
I apologize for the delay in responding to your letter but I was on vacation last week.
Sincerely,
Ruth Urell, Director
cc: Friends of the Library
Reading Public Library Foundation
eter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
9 o k
64 MIDDLESEX AVENUE READING, MASS1A~ AUSETTS 01867 TELEPHONE 781-944-0840
Friday, July 15, 2011
Ms Ruth Urell
64 Middlesex Ave
Reading MA 01867
Subject: Tarot Cards for Teens
"Interested in knowing about your future?"
A public library is supported by the public for the public good. I question whether advocating divination
as a methodology for life planning is in the public interest. I am deeply disappointed that this is being
i offered to our teens this summer. I strongly urge you to replace this offering with something not related
to the occult. Thank you.
Respectfully;
Joyce Gould
17 John St
Reading MA 01867
cc:
Friends of the Library
Reading Public Library Foundation Inc.
Reading Board of Selectmen
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Reading Public Ubrarv
64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867 - 781-944-0840
Tarot Cards for Teens
N Saturday, July 23
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room
Interested in knowing about your future? Have you ever had your tarot card read? Teens and
Tweens entering grades 6-12 are invited to have their Tarot Cards read and interpreted by a real.
Tarot Card Reader!
This event is free, no registration necessary and we always have food!
PLEASE NOTE: Our Tarot Reader will be available for 2 hours and will try to provide a reading for
all who attend. Card games and other activities will be available while you wait for a personal
reading.,
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