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Meeting Posting with Agenda
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Date: 2017 -08 -29 1011 AVG 2y p
Building: Reading Town Hall Time: 7:00 pM
Address: 16 Lowell Street Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Purpose: Agenda:
General Business
Meeting Called By: Caitlin Saunders on behalf of Chairman John
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3) Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
4) Personnel & Appointments
5) Discussion /Action Items
a• Hearing - Driveway waivers; 90 -92 Green Street
b. Board of Health Update
C. Preview Warrant for November Town
d• Senior Tax Relief Update Meeting
e. Library Building Project Update
f. Review Demand Fees
9- Review Train Depot /Compost Shared Sticker
h. Extend Sunset for H
from 8/31 to 12/01/1 Hu Relations Advisory Committee
i. Board of Selectmen Survey Update
6) Approval of Minutes
a• July 11, 2017
7) Licenses, Permits and Approvals
8) Executive Session
9) Correspondence
a• Correspondence from To
Community wn Manager and Police Chief, re: Message to
b. Email from Kaitlyn Mercurio, re: Human Rights Resolut•
Email from MEMA, re: Hazard Mitigation Plan A ion
Approval
7:20
7:30
8:30
9:00
9:10
9:20
9 :30
9:45
9:50
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meetingiscussed
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d. Correspondence from Massachusetts Municipal Association, re: Statewide Essay
and Poster Contest
Correspondence from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, re: KENO
Applications
Correspondence from Commonwealth of Massachusetts, re: MBTA
Correspondence from Commonwealth of Massachusetts, re: Proposed Project at
136 Haven Street
Correspondence from Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, re: Biltmore and
Main Decision
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DRAFT MOTIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
August 29, 2017
Arena, Berman, Ensmin2er, Halsey, Friedmann LeLacheur
5a) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on 90 -92 Green
Street.
Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the driveway application for
90 -92 Green Street as proposed.
5h) Move that the Board of Selectmen extend the sunset for the Human
Relations Advisory Committee to December 1St, 2017
6a) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of July 11th,
2017 as written / amended.
Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at p.m.
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16 Lowell Street
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Reading, MA 01867
To:
Board of Selectmen
From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Date: August 23, 2017
RE: BOS Agenda for August 29th
781 - 942 -9043
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Next week we will begin the meeting with a request from a resident on Green Street for curb cuts
beyond the scope of your policy.
The next agenda item will be led by Town Counsel Ray Miyares in an effort to clarify some matters that
have caused concern regarding actions of the Board of Health. The list of topics has been shared with
the Board of Health. However, I wish to call your attention to one, in particular: a few weeks ago, the
Board of Health entered Executive Session for reason #5 which states "to investigate charges of criminal
misconduct or to discuss the filing of criminal complaints" and when they came back to public session
my name or title was explicitly mentioned, among three other employees. As required by my
understanding of applicable ethics best practices, I have since recused myself from the issue, except for
responding to questions from Town Counsel. On behalf of the other employees mentioned, I certainly
look forward to this situation being clarified as soon as possible.
After this agenda item Town Counsel will remain as we review the draft Warrant for November Town
Meeting. Matt Kraunelis has done an outstanding job working with Town Counsel and the Bylaw
Committee in preparation for some Bylaw changes. In particular, there is a group of 18 non - substantive
changes that will be presented in one Article in order to align the General Bylaws (GBL) with Charter
changes made a couple of years ago. The group is also working on the 'ten year review' as mandated by
the Charter, and may be ready to present those suggestions one year from now. Other proposed current
GBL changes are caused by state law; some policy discussions we'll have later tonight, and a petitioned
Article dealing with a Charter change that was not presented to us in good legal form, but the Town
Clerk is working with the petitioners to cure that defect so it may move forward.
The next several items will be a series of updates and open -ended questions for the Board to consider,
including the following:
(1) Update on Senior Tax Relief;
(2) Update on the Library Building Project;
(3) A question on Demand Fees set by Town Meeting;
(4) A question on the train depot /compost center sticker;
(5) A request from Chair Arena (also an HRAC member) to extend the sunset until 12/1/17; and
(6) A quick update on the Board of Selectmen survey (not detailed results yet).
While not an agenda item, I've included the financial disclosure we presented to the Rotary Club before
they agreed to take over the event. To date they have chosen to minimize our involvement in order to
save on those estimated costs, including the 'free' offer of having a DRT.
F— 8/22/2017 1 lResponsibility I Start time
Building Security Review - joint meeting with
School Committee and Board of Library Security
Executive Session Trustees Consultant 7:00
Office Hour
John Arena
6:30
Hearing
90 -92 Green Street curb cuts
LeLacheur
7:20
Board of Health update
Miyares
7:30
Preview Warrant for November Town Meeting
LeLacheur &
Miyares
8:30
Senior Tax Relief update
LeLacheur
9:00
Library Building Project update
LeLacheur
9:10
Review Demand Fees
LeLacheur
9:20
Review Train Depot /Compost Shared Sticker
LeLacheur
9:30
Extend sunset for Human Relations Advisory
Committee from 8/31/17 to 12/1/17
Arena
9:45
Board of Selectmen survey update
Arena
9:50
Office Hour John Halsey 6:30
Recovery Month Proclamation (RCASA) McNamara 7:20
Town Meeting Instructional Motion update -
RMLD payments LeLacheur 7:45
Hearing Approve BOS Policies Article 3 - Licenses LeLacheur 8:00
Review BOS Policies: Article 1 General
Operating Procedures LeLacheur 8:45
Town Manager Review Arena 9:15
September 20, 2017 Financial Forum I @RPL lWednesday
Close Warrant for November Town Meeting LeLacheur 7:20
Economic Development update LeLacheur 8:00
Approve BOS Policies: Article 1 General
Hearing Operating Procedures LeLacheur 8:30
October 4,2017 I Economic Development Symposium @RPL (Wednesday 1 7:00
:October 10 2017 1 uesuay
Office Hour Dan Ensminger 6:30
8/21/2017
FY18 Goals/ Working Groups Staff Lead
BOS members
Arena Berman
Finance Angstrom
1 Local Real Estate Tax Policy Santaniello
2 Override - Financial Overview LeLacheur
Arena Berman
3 Override - Town Priorities LeLacheur
Ensminger Halsey
4 Override - Communication Kraunelis
Arena Berman
5 Charitable Giving Kume
Friedmann
Halsey
Operations LeLacheur
6 Finance Department Policies & Procedures Angstrom
7 Public Works Policies & Procedures Kinsella
Arena Berman
8 Employee Retention Delios
Ensminger
9 Building Security Study Huggins
Arena Ensminger
10 Public Safety /Emergency Mgmt Staffing & Training Segalla
Halsey Friedmann
Friedmann
Policy Kraunelis
11 Review of General Bylaws Kraunelis
12 Personnel Policies Perkins
Halsey Friedmann
13 Legal Review - Collective Bargainning Agreements LeLacheur
Ensminger
14 Board of Selectmen Policies LeLacheur
Ensminger Halsey
15 Affordable Housing Production Plan Delios
Berman Friedmann
Berman Arena
Long Term Planning Delios
16 DPW Yard /Cemetery Garage Zager
17 Cell Tower /Water Storage Kinsella
Halsey Friedmann
18 Senior /Community Center Delios
Halsey Ensminger
19 Master Plan - Options & Approaches Mercier
Berman Halsey
20 Economic Development Priorities Corona
Berman Arena
Arena Ensminger
Community Lannon
21 Cable Negotiations Kraunelis
22 MWRA /North Reading project Zager
Arena Ensminger
23 Historical Preservation /Archival Lannon
Halsey Friedmann
24 Volunteer Boards - Training Gemme
Friedmann Berman
25 Community Events Kraunelis
Friedmann Ensminger
Estimated Revenues $ 36,000 range 30k -45k
Other expenses unrelated to the Town $ 8,000
Remaining balance $ 28,000
Costs From below
Surplus revenues
Billed
Previously Not Billed
$ 19,797 $ 15,998 $ 3,799
$ 8,203 Fs ---12,0072
Staff
Item
Hours
Rate
Cost
Planning Costs
Recreation Administrator
Mtngs & prep time OT
18 $
52.50
$
945
$ 945
Recreation Administrator
Mtngs & prep time
8 $
35.00
$
280
$ 280
Police Comm. Services Officer
Meetings (3)
12 $
66.00
$
792
$ 792
Police Safety Officer
Meetings (3)
12 $
68.00
$
816
$ 816
Police Safety Officer
Road closures & misc
4 $
68.00
$
272
$ 272
Facilities Custodians
Gather equipment
6 $
22.00
$ 132
DPW Highway Supervisor
Meetings (4)
8 $
39.00
312
$ 312
3,549
$ 3,549
Event Costs
DPW Highway staff (4)
setup day prior
32 $
27.00
$
864
$
864
DPW Parks staff (2)
setup day prior
4 $
25.0
$
100
$
100
Recreation Administrator
12 $
52.0
$
630
$
630
Public Health Nurse
8 $
4 .75
$
390
$
390
Public Health Inspectors (2)
8 $
.50
$
396
$
396
Permit fees - out of town
$
400
$
400
Permit fees - in town estimate
$
250
$ 250 as discussed at last meeting
Officer in Charge
7
98.00
$
686
$
686
hourly rate depends on
Police Officers (4) estimate
specific officer
2 $
60.00
$
1,680
$
1,680
Community Services Officer
8 $
66.00
$
528
$
528
Safety Officer
8 $
68.00
$
544
$
544
Facilities Custodians (3 -4)
20 $
35.00
$
700
$
700
DPW staff
$
7,500
$
7,500
dumpster, trash liners,
DPW supplies
misc
$
700
$
700
Firefighter paramedic (2)
16 $
55.00
880
$ 880
15,998 $ — 250
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Arborgreen Inc.
58 Plymouth Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
August 8, 2017
Board of Selectmen
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -2683
Dear Board of Selectmen,
Arborgreen Inc. is requesting driveway waivers pursuant to the PTTTF meeting of
July 26, 2017. Property Address: #90 — 92 Green Street, Reading, MA. (Assessor mar
17, Lot 154)
The waivers pertain to number of driveways, width of the driveway(s), separation
between the 2nd and 3rd driveways on Green Street, and the distance of the Elliott Street
driveway from the intersection of Green St. and Elliott Street. The updated site plan,
dated June 29th reflects amending our original plan to move the Elliott Street driveway
further north and modifying the catch basin (Elliott Street) to accommodate the placement
of the driveway.
In exchange for driveway waivers, we are fine with installing sidewalks, a crosswalk
and handicap ramps on adjacent Elliott Street corners. Thank your consideration of the
requests.
Best regards,
Tom Bergendahl
d.b.a. Arborgreen Inc
#90 — 92 Green Street, Reading, MA
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867 -2683
JULIE D. MERCIER
Community Development Director
Phone: (781) 942 -6648
Fax: (781) 942 -9071
jmercier @ci.reading.ma.us
To: Board of Selectmen
CC: Tom Bergendahl (Applicant). / Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force
From: Julie Mercier, Community Development Dir. & Ryan Percival, Town Engineer
Date: August 16, 2017
Re: 90 -92 Green Street - Feedback re: curb cuts off of Green and Elliott streets
On July 26, 2017, the Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force (PTTTF) reviewed a request from Tom
Bergendahl of Arborgreen, Inc. for waivers from the Town's Driveway Rules and Regulations related to an
approved site plan for a 4 -unit residential project at 90 -92 Green Street.
Specifically, pursuant to the Proposed Site & Utility Plan dated June 29, 2017 (attached), Mr. Bergendahl is
requesting the following waivers:
1. Four driveways on a single property, where two is the maximum permitted;
2. A single -car driveway off of Green Street that is 13' wide, where 12' is the maximum permitted;
3. Two adjacent 11' wide single -car driveways off of Green Street that are separated at the curb by a
double bull nose, where a 125' separation is required;
4. An 11' separation between the single -car driveway in #2 and the closest single -car driveway in #3,
where a 125' separation is required;
5. A driveway off of Elliott Street that:
• is 120 feet from the closest driveway off of Green Street, where a 125' separation is required;
• conflicts with an existing catch basin, where conflicts with utilities are not allowed.
The Site Plan was reviewed and approved by the Community Planning & Development Commission
(CPDC) on May 22, 2017. The Site Plan Approval contains the following input regarding the driveways,
sight lines and street improvements:
Findings:
2) Drivgn ays: Access to the site will be via 3 driveways off of Green Street and 1 driveway off of Elliott
Street. The proposed driveways will require approval from the Board of Selectmen as they do not
comply with the driveway regulations.
11) Trees: Two trees at the southeastern end of the site are proposed to be removed. The CPDC
recommends that the Applicant maintain the large tree at the southeast corner of the property,
and remove the shrubs to improve visibility around the corner.
19) Sidewalks: There are no sidewalks along the site frontage. The CPDC recommends that a
sidewalk be added along the entire Green Street and Elliott Street site frontage, but defers to the
judgement of the Engineering Division and Board of Selectmen.
Prior to the Commencement of Site Work / Demolition:
4) Elliott Street Driveway: The Applicant shall work with the Town Engineer to relocate the Elliott
Street driveway away from the intersection radius so that it is more safely configured. 4The driveway
off of Elliott Street as shown on the June 29, 2017 plan rectifies this concern, but creates a
conflict with the existing catch basin, as noted above.
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The PTTTF offers the following comments and recommendations:
The number of driveways proposed is related to the intended multi - family use of the property and is
not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on the neighborhood;
The reconfiguration of the Elliott Street driveway is an improvement over the original proposal, and
the conflict with the existing catch basin is not a major concern to the Town Engineer;
• The waivers can be granted; in exchange, Mr. Bergendahl shall make the following improvements:
o Remove the shrubs on the property to improve sight lines;
o Add sidewalks* along the entire Green Street frontage, and along the Elliott Street frontage
up to the northern edge of the proposed Elliott Street driveway (to preserve the root system
of the street tree);
o Add a crosswalk* from the northwest corner to the northeast corner of the intersection; and
o Add a handicap ramp* to the sidewalk at the northeast corner of the intersection (across
Elliott Street from the site).
o Reduce the single -car driveway off of Green Street from 13' to 12' in width.
*All sidewalks, crosswalks and handicap accessibility features shall be coordinated with the Engineering
Division, and designed and installed per Town standards and the Town's Complete Streets Policy, at the
expense of the Applicant.
PTTTF Members: Bob LeLacheur (Town Manager), Jean Delios (Assistant Town Manager), Julie Mercier
(Community Development Director), Jeff Zager (DPW Director), Jane Kinsella (Assistant DPW Director), Ryan
Percival (Town Engineer), Chris Cole (Civil Engineer), Mark Segalla (Police Chief), Michael Scouten (Safety Officer)
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August 22, 2017
Mr. Robert LeLacheur
Town Manager
Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867
Dear Bob,
TOWN OF READING
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867 -2693
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
TEL.: 781- 942 -9027
FAX: 781 - 942 -9037
As of today we have received 143 applications for Senior Tax Relief. While we haven't
been too overwhelmed by the response, most folks have been very accommodating with
the requested information. Of the 143 applications received, about half have been
reviewed and nearly all of those have been approved. While many qualified for the full
$1070 allowable Senior Circuit Breaker Exemption, our average is $994.76.
As you are aware, this exemption mirrors much of the same requirements for other state -
offered Statutory Exemptions. As such, we have had to deny several before they applied
due to the property being held in trust. For the ownership criteria to be met, an applicant
must be both a trustee and have beneficial interest in the property.
All in all, I'm grateful to my dedicated office staff, without whom, we would not have
had this easy a go of it!
Victor
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Office of the Town Manager
` 16 Lowell Street
:NCO V- Reading, MA 01867
To: Board of Selectmen
From: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Date: August 23, 2017
RE: Update of Library building project
781 - 942 -9043
townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us
www.readingma.gov /town - manager
The balance of unpaid invoices is now down to under $75,000. This includes funds held back for a couple
of minor items as well as the lawn and landscaping. The finish line is just around the corner!
We expect to complete the project with a surplus of over $70,000 to the budget (as was increased by
$140,000 at Town Meeting).
The project has turned out quite well from many standpoints, but I would like to address two of them.
First, public construction is incredibly challenging, and this project was near the top in difficulty. The
confluence of many stakeholders (including staff and volunteers) faced with very tricky (somewhat
arcane) rules often leads to head - scratchingly poor project results. The key to success is the quality and
diligence of your people. I would especially like to thank Bob Labrecque, our Owner's Project Manager
from STV and Joe Huggins, our Facilities Director. While under our Charter (pre Permanent Building
Committee) the Town Manager had the last word, I only had to do two things: agree with them when
they agreed; or give them time and ideas when they (rarely) disagreed until they agreed. Bob treated
every dollar on this project as it were coming out of his own wallet. His attention to detail was
incredible, and the scope of work he completed on this project was far wider than would have been
expected. He served as a great liaison to the Library community in ensuring their needs were more than
met by the renovated space. Joe spent a great deal of his time — often after hours on an unpaid basis —
to help Bob keep the project on track. On behalf of the community that will use the building for decades
to come, thanks to both of you and to all the other town and library staff and volunteers involved.
Second, we did it right. It is my expectation that future generations will look back at this construction
project and say "well done" from a quality of construction angle. Quite frankly, that has not been the
track record of Reading on every public construction project. Certainly we discovered that fact first -hand
as the old Library building was opened up, causing us to shake our heads at the shoddy work
undoubtedly caused by shortcuts taken due to funding constraints. This approach caused us to spend a
greater amount of contingency funds fixing old problems. I am proud to say that not once did we choose
a shortcut in order to save money.
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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Selectmen
Date: 2017 -07 -11
Building: Reading Town Hall
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
Attendees: Members - Present:
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Session:
Version:
Chair John Arena, Andrew Friedmann, Barry Berman, John Halsey
Members - Not Present:
Dan Ensminger
Others Present:
Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Community Development Director Julie
Mercier, Executive Assistant Caitlin Saunders, Stephen Crook, Nancy
Docktor, Erin Gaffen, Michele Sanphy, Susan Gaskell, Vanessa Alvarado
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By:
Topics of Discussion:
Chair John Arena called the meeting to order.
Selectmen's Liaison Reports
The board did their liaison reports with Mr. Friedmann, Mr. Berman and Mr. Arena noting
they all attended the joint Finance Committee meeting to close out some year -end things.
Mr. Friedmann and Mr. Arena also attended the recent Human Relations Advisory
Committee meeting regarding collaborating more with the Selectmen and brainstorming
how to work together better.
Mr. Halsey attended the Recreation Committee meeting regarding their current projects and
projects in their sights.
Town Manager's Report
Mr. LeLacheur informed the Board that State Aid is down but State assessments are up. The
State budget also seems to still have local aid intact.
Mr. LeLacheur then asked the Board and the room for a moment of silence in memory of the
construction worker who died on the job today in Woburn.
Proclamation
Mr. Berman moved that the Board of Selectmen declare July 26th, 2017 as
Americans with Disabilities Act Day. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann
and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote.
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Community Development Director Julie Mercier and MAPC Representative Martin were
present to talk to the Board.
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Martin explained that Julie had sent him some comments from the board about the
proposed Mitigation Plan. He revised the plan as requested and provided comments for
things that are a template from the State and cannot be changed. Martin then explained
that the plan can get us some grants that could be used for certain projects. Grants usually
happen yearly, depending, and the town would deal directly with MEMA on grants.
Mr. LeLacheur noted the grant process is difficult and sometimes not worth it if the reward
is little money.
Mr. Arena explained we are required to have the plan in place anyway, and we may or may
not be able to use it to get a grant sometimes.
Mr. Arena made a motion to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan as revised, second
by Mr. Berman and approved with a 4 -0 -0 vote.
Proposed FY18 Board of Selectmen Schedule
Mr. LeLacheur explained he drafted a budget process timeline that would move the process
up by about a month. The budget meetings will happen in December instead of January like
they usually are. Hopefully all necessary information will be collected by the end of January.
Vanessa Alvarado suggested having all the boards (Selectmen, Finance Committee, School
Committee) posted for all the meetings to let the public know all the boards will be in
discussion.
Review Reading /Wakefield Real Estate Sale
Mr. LeLacheur explained that Reading owns a tiny portion of the front yard of a Wakefield
home. It would be a large process for us to just give Wakefield the land. Both towns hold
taxation on the property. Wakefield has agreed to market and sell the property and split the
profit with us.
Karen Mead explained she was interested in the property but had questions about the tax
title in Reading.
Mr. LeLacheur noted we are just waiting for our new Treasurer to start because that is the
only person who can buy /sell property.
Town Manager FY17 Goals
Mr. LeLacheur noted everyone did a really good job with the FY17 goals.
Mr. Friedmann suggested a new strategy for better communication between the boards. It is
hard for each Selectman to get to all their respective liaison meetings, so if each Selectman
could at least reach out to the chair of their boards and get a little report on what happened
at the meeting, then we can report back to the whole group.
Mr. Halsey agreed there are so many boards /committees it is impossible to keep up. He
suggested having annual check in's with the chairs.
Mr. Arena noted some boards come and give us reports but not all of them.
Mr. Berman suggested inviting the boards to come see us and starting that line of
communication that they want to see them and hear what is going on.
Draft Town Manager FY18 Goals
Mr. LeLacheur distributed his ideas for next year's goals to the board.
Mr. Halsey brought up the fact that a lot of people are willing to donate but they don't know
how or where. The group had a lengthy discussion on how to address charitable donations.
Mr. Friedmann suggested adding RCASA and the opioid issue to the list.
Michelle Sanphy raised concern about the opioid problem and how the town is not
addressing it at a local level. She explained her thoughts on more information being
released to the public when someone overdoses. She also wants a report on the numbers of
opioid problems to be released more than annually.
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Mr. LeLacheur noted that is a sensitive subject when it comes to releasing names and
information on certain individuals and some people do not want their business in the
newspaper.
Vanessa Alvarado asked what we are doing about the lack in staff in the health department.
Mr. LeLacheur explained we are fully staffed with the help from North Reading at the
moment and all tasks are being taken care of.
Town Manager Evaluation Process
Mr. LeLacheur told the board they can use the same format that is used for employees to
evaluate him or they can use something else they like better.
The board discussed the 360 degree format to see if that was something they would like to
use.
Mr. LeLacheur also explained he would like to get them feedback from the department
heads to help them. He just isn't sure the right way to gather that information.
Board of Selectmen Survey
The board sent the Town Manager their thoughts about the survey and Mr. LeLacheur put
them together to come up with this new version of the survey.
The board looked over the new survey and changed the wording of a few questions to be
more clear to the - audience.
Erin Gaffen asked if the schools have seen this survey.
Mr. LeLacheur noted they are not hiding it from them but they have not asked them their
opinions on it because it is a Board of Selectmen survey.
Ms. Gaffen then asked what they plan to do with the information that is collected and Mr.
Arena noted they would eventually present it to the public once it is sorted through and
processed.
Ms. Gaffen asked what the reasoning for question 6 asking about the number they would
vote for.
Mr. Arena explained that is to get a taste to see if the residents' appetites have changed.
Vanessa Alvarado noted they would need 60% response to make this survey relatable and
since we probably won't get that how do they plan on weighing the information to make it
relevant.
Mr. Arena noted he does not believe that is accurate and they will look at how many
responses they received when they go through the results.
Ms. Alvarado expressed concern with separating the schools and the town in the questions
as to not draw an even bigger divide between the two.
The board explained they are not putting a divide between the two, however there are
people in town who would vote for something solely for the schools or vice versa and that is
what they are trying to figure out.
Ms. Alvarado told the Board this survey is biased and they really should consider changing
it.
Michelle Sanphy noted if the Board will not share this with the School Committee then she
will not take the survey and will urge all her friends not to as well.
Mr. Halsey explained this survey is purely to collect data to help the Board figure out what
happened last time and to see if people's thoughts on the matter have changed.
Change of Officer - Chili's
Mr. Berman moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the change of officer /
beneficial interest application for an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant
License - Pepper Dining, Inc. d /b /a Chili's, 70 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Halsey and approved with, a 4 -0 -0 vote.
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Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from June 13th making a wording change on page 2.
Mr. Berman moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of June 13tH,
2017 as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Friedmann and approved with
a 4 -0 -0 vote.
Mr. Berman moved to go into Executive Session at 10:41 PM to discuss strategy
with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open
meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and
to adjourn, not returning to Open Session.
The motion was approved with the following roll call vote:
Halsey - Yes
Berman - Yes
Friedmann - Yes
Arena - Yes
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Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
TOWN MANAGER
(781) 942 -9043
townmanagerkci.reading.ma.us
Mark D Segalla
CHIEF OF POLICE
(781) 944 -1212
msegalla(a-ci.reading ma.us
A Message to the Reading Community
from the Town Manager and Police Chief
August 17, 2017
"It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good,
both for oneself and others. " — Dalai Lama XIV
As a society, increasingly we see what were once peaceful disagreements quickly
escalate into open hostility.
As a community, we welcome differences of opinion. We treasure and protect free
speech. We DO NOT condone NOR welcome extremists that seek to spread discord and
inspire violence.
This Message is not due to any events or threats within our community. It is simply a
reminder that we are here 24/7 "to Protect and Serve" Reading residents, businesses and
visitors. We ask that you call on us at any time if you see or hear anything that makes you
feel unsafe in your neighborhoods.
The Mission Statement of the Reading Police Department reads in part "to ensure that the
peace and tranquility of our neighborhoods are maintained and that crime and the fear of
crime are reduced ". Further, the department "emphasizes and values integrity, honesty,
impartiality and professionalism ... in order to create an environment that values
differences and fosters fairness and flexibility ".
The men and women of the Reading Police Department risk their safety daily because
they see the `potential for doing good' and embrace its value. Perhaps none of us can
have much impact on how broader society acts and reacts, but together we decide how
our community does. Let's all take advantage of the opportunity to do some good.
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Saunders, Caitlin
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 5:04 PM
To: Saunders, Caitlin
Subject: FW: [Reading MA] Massachusetts Condemns Hate (Sent by Kaitlyn Mercurio,
Kcmercurio @gmail.com)
BOS packet 8/29
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: vtsdmailer @vt -s.net [mailto:vtsdmailer @vt- s.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 5:03 PM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: [Reading MA] Massachusetts Condemns Hate (Sent by Kaitlyn Mercurio, Kcmercurio @gmail.com)
Hello Board of Selectmen,
Kaitlyn Mercurio (Kcmercurio @gmail.com) has sent you a message via your contact form
(https: / /www.readingma.gov /user /475 /contact) at Reading MA.
If you don't want to receive such e- mails, you can change your settings at https: / /www.readingma.gov /user /475 /edit.
Message:
Dear Select Board,
I wanted to share the following video in which Boston Mayor Marty Walsh & Governor Baker strongly reject acts of hate.
https: / /www.boston.com /news /loca I- news /2017 /08/14 /watch - live -ma rty- walsh -a nd- officials- hold - press - conference-
on- planned- free - speech -rally
Also, here is an article describing a resolution from Governor Baker and state legislators signed today.
https:Hwww.usnews.com/ news/ best - states /virginia /articles/ 2017- 08- 17 /gov- baker -to- present - resolution -on- white-
nationalist -rally
The sentiments are remarkably similar to the proposed Human Rights Resolution. They will face exactly zero legal action
for this because it is not a violation of the 1st amendment, as communicated by the drafters and the ACLU. I thought it
would be helpful to keep with your files on the Human Rights Resolution along with the other provided examples of
condemnation from leaders all around the country.
With racial & anti - Semitic attacks worsening both locally and nationally, I have faith that the conversation to discuss the
Board's role in such issues, as promised, will happen sooner than later.
Perhaps you will consider revoking the historically inaccurate, futile Preamble, and replacing it with a Resolution from
the Board, putting Reading down on the right side of history. Not to appease us, but to speak to our neighbors who do
not feel safe in their own town. Do it because it is the right thing to do.
Our Sanborn residents lost their homes. The town and community responded with an outpouring of support. Our senior
citizens told us they were facing financial struggles with their property taxes. Reading responded with a tax relief plan.
Our minority residents tell us they are being harassed and do not feel safe here. We stay silent.
The town's silence is deafening.
Time to act. I urge you to work closely with your Human Relations Advisory Committee to lead the town in this time of
turmoil across the nation.
Thank you,
Kaitlyn Mercurio
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Saunders, Caitlin
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 6:26 PM
To: Saunders, Caitlin
Subject: FW: Notification of Hazard Mitigation Plan Approval - Town of Reading
Attachments: Reading MA Formal Approval 08_11_2017.pdf
BOS 8/29 packet
From: Dubrawski, Beth (CDA) [ Beth. Dubrawski @MassMail. State. MA. US]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 2:15 PM
To: Mercier, Julie; MAPC - PDMC 09 -07, HMGP 1813 -07, HMGP 4051 -23 (mpillsbury@mapc.org); LeLacheur, Bob
Cc: Mitigation (CDA); White, Sarah (CDA); Woodbury, David (CDA); Main, Mikael (CDA)
Subject: Notification of Hazard Mitigation Plan Approval - Town of Reading
Dear Town Officials,
Congratulations! The Town of Reading's Hazard Mitigation Plan has received its formal approval from FEMA Region 1.
Your copy of the Formal Approval letter is attached to this email. The Final Review Tool has not yet been received from
FEMA; that will be forwarded to you as soon as I receive it. This plan approval now enables the Town to be eligible to
apply for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs. Your plan is good for a period of five years from the
approval date in the letter.
Your hazard mitigation plan is a "living" document. Risk information and mitigation strategies found therein are
applicable to other local planning, adaptation and resilience, and mitigation efforts, and should be shared for integration
purposes as outlined in the plan maintenance section. In addition, this plan should be shared with your entire
community through web postings, meetings, and other local conversations. Should you have any questions on the use
of your plan, please contact any member of the Hazard Mitigation Unit at MEMA.
Regards,
Setli
Beth Dubrawski
Hazard Mitigation Contract Specialist
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
508 - 820 -1425 Desk
508 - 820 -1468 Fax
AUG 11 2017
Kurt Schwartz, Director
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702 -5399
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
We would like to acknowledge the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts for their dedication and commitment to mitigation planning. The Department
of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region I
Mitigation Planning Team has completed its review of the Town of Reading Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update 2017 and determined it meets the requirements of 44 C.F.R. Pt. 201.
With this plan approval, the Town of Reading is eligible to apply to the Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency for mitigation grants administered by FEMA. Requests for mitigation funding
will be evaluated individually according to the specific eligibility requirements identified for each of
these programs. A specific mitigation activity or project identified in your community's plan may
not meet the eligibility requirements for FEMA funding; even eligible mitigation activities or
projects are not automatically approved.
Approved mitigation plans are eligible for points under the National Flood Insurance Program's
Community Rating System (CRS). Complete information regarding the CRS can be found at
http: / /www.fema.gov /nati.onal- flood - insurance - program- community-rating- system, or through your
local floodplain administrator.
The Town of Reading Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017 must be reviewed, revised as
appropriate, and resubmitted to FEMA for approval within five years of the plan approval
date of August 10, 2017 in order to maintain eligibility for mitigation grant funding. We
encourage the Town to continually update the plan's assessment of vulnerability, adhere to
its maintenance schedule, and implement, when possible, the mitigation actions proposed in
the plan.
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Kurt Schwartz, Director
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702 -5399
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
We would like to acknowledge the Town of Reading and the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts for their dedication and commitment to mitigation planning. The Department
of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region I
Mitigation Planning Team has completed its review of the Town of Reading Hazard
Mitigation Plan Update 2017 and determined it meets the requirements of 44 C.F.R. Pt. 201.
With this plan approval, the Town of Reading is eligible to apply to the Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency for mitigation grants administered by FEMA. Requests for mitigation funding
will be evaluated individually according to the specific eligibility requirements identified for each of
these programs. A specific mitigation activity or project identified in your community's plan may
not meet the eligibility requirements for FEMA funding; even eligible mitigation activities or
projects are not automatically approved.
Approved mitigation plans are eligible for points under the National Flood Insurance Program's
Community Rating System (CRS). Complete information regarding the CRS can be found at
http: / /www.fema.gov /nati.onal- flood - insurance - program- community-rating- system, or through your
local floodplain administrator.
The Town of Reading Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2017 must be reviewed, revised as
appropriate, and resubmitted to FEMA for approval within five years of the plan approval
date of August 10, 2017 in order to maintain eligibility for mitigation grant funding. We
encourage the Town to continually update the plan's assessment of vulnerability, adhere to
its maintenance schedule, and implement, when possible, the mitigation actions proposed in
the plan.
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Kurt Schwartz
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Once again, thank you for your continued dedication to public service demonstrated by
preparing and adopting a strategy for reducing future disaster losses. Should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Surette at (617) 956 -7559.
Sincerely,
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Paul F. Ford
Acting Regional Administrator
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Sarah White, Acting Mitigation & Disaster Recovery Section Chief, MEMA
Beth Dubrawski, Hazard Mitigation Contract Specialist, MEMA
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"If I were elected leader of my community, I would make a difference by..."
July 26, 2017
Dear Chief Municipal Official,
The Massachusetts Municipal Association is pleased to announce the return of the annual MMA Statewide Essay
Contest, now for 8th Graders, and the inaugural Annual Poster Contest for 3rd Graders. These initiatives have
been created to raise public awareness and promote the attributes of good local government, and encourage the
future leaders of Massachusetts to take an active interest in their hometown government.
What:
The MMA would like to to invite the students in your community to participate in this year's essay and poster
contests. We are sending this letter to the chief municipal official (CMO) in each community, asking that the CMO
complete the enclosed /attached commitment form, giving the MMA permission to contact the schools in your
community. Note: By completing the form you will give the MMA permission to invite your schools to participate,
but participation by your schools is optional.
Who:
All 3rd and 8th graders in your public schools will be invited to participate. Prizes will be awarded to winning
entries, and the first -place essay writer will be invited to attend the Friday night dinner at the MMA's Annual
Meeting in Boston in January. The contest deadline for students is Friday, November 10th.
When:
Please complete the enclosed commitment form and return it to the MMA by Friday, August 18th. By completing
the form, you will give the MMA permission to invite your schools to participate in the contest. In early autumn,
the MMA will send you, your superintendent, and the building principals each a contest kit, which will include
contest posters and information, as well as a link to the MMA website for the contest form and study guides on
local government. We will be inviting your school leaders to distribute the essay materials to all eligible
participants. Students will be able to access contest materials via our website, www.mma.org.
Why:
The essay contest is fun for students and demands little time or preparation from the teacher. It is viewed as an
independent student project but can be incorporated into a teacher's lesson plan. The poster contest has been added
to involve younger children in activities that promote civic engagement and teach the importance of local
government. The MMA is available as a resource to any teacher, school or municipal official.
If you have any questions, please contact our Contest Coordinators, Vanessa Calaban or Devon Williams, at (617)
426 -7272. We are excited to engage and encourage students to think creatively about local government. We hope
you will join our effort by signing up your community today! Thank you for your time, interest, and leadership.
Sincerely,
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Geoff Beckwith Melvin Kleckner
MMA Executive Director & CEO Brookline Town Administrator & MMA President
Essay and Poster Contest Guidelines
Complete entry information to follow
Essay Contest Prompt:
Local government is the cornerstone of all government in America, affecting every resident in
every state, region, city, and town. As a resident in your city or town you have a voice and
opportunity to affect change on a local level.
Choose one political or community issue that impacts young people in your city or town. If you
were the Chief Municipal Official (Mayor, Town Manager, Select Board, etc.), how would you
bring positive change to this issue? Be sure to consider financial limitations, the size of your
town, and available resources. Please include concrete examples of changes you would make
as the CMO and how those changes would impact the chosen issue.
The essay must be well- organized with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Topics may
include but are not limited to poverty, climate change, racism, public safety, littering, pollution,
transportation, public spaces, and education. Please write at least 500 words on the issue of
your choosing.
Poster Contest Information:
Students will create a poster showing a program of their local government. They will depict the
program or service and select one (or multiple) theme(s): "Local government is safe, clean, fun,
helpful, and smart."
Judging will be based on whether the poster is informative, how well it connects to the theme,
and visual presentation (neat, visually appealing).
Each poster entry must include:
1. The name of a local government program or service. Examples include: Police, Sanitation,
Parks, Recycling, Elections, Libraries, Roads, Transportation, etc.
2. A specific theme the student associates with the program or service.
"Local Government is " (Safe, Clean, Fun, Helpful, or Smart).
3. Paper or posterboard accepted. Hand drawn, electronic, or a combination of images
illustrating the program or service. Poster size may not exceed 22x28. No glitter.
4. Include the contest entry form on the back of the poster to include the student's name and
brief explanation (no more than 50 words) of the service depicted and and how it connects to
the theme.
As the chief municipal official (CMO), our community will support the participation of our
third and /or eighth grade students in the MMA's 2017 Statewide Essay and Poster contest.
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Please complete this form and send it to: Vanessa Calaban, Massachusetts Municipal Association, One
Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110, by fax to 617- 695 -1314; or by email to vcalaban @mma.org.
Deadline is Friday, August 18th.
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Reading Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell St.
Reading, MA 01867
August 9, 2017
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Mr. Joseph Aiello
Chair, MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board
MBTA
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3910
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Chairman Aiello:
We are writing as legislators representing communities that host MBTA Commuter Rail lines
slated for the construction of large monopoles pursuant to a license for the provision of WiFi
service by InMOTION Wireless Inc. The impacts of this project, and the process surrounding its
implementation, are deeply concerning to us and to the many municipal officials and residents who
have also expressed their objections to the construction of the more than 300 towers of 74 feet in
height that are part of this project. Once installed, these towers will leave permanent and
protuberant impacts on the landscape, with the possibility that those impacts could be further
exacerbated by the addition of other hardware and antennae through co- location arrangements.
At the June 26th MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board meeting you and fellow board
members received input from a great number of citizens as well as state and local officials. Beyond
the significant concerns with InMOTION Wireless' intentions to erect towers near wetlands,
residences, and historic districts, there were also questions about the technological merits and
demerits of this license which originated under the previous administration.
We were gratified that the board engaged in thoughtful discussions which yielded not only a
delay in implementation but also a desire of the members to understand how any future WiFi
improvement projects could be more coherently integrated into existing infrastructure plans. This
could result in a system which improves safety and communications capabilities consistent with
Positive Train Control (PTC) mandates, and give T managers enhancements such as mobile
ticketing, security camera monitoring and provide rider enhancements for premium WiFi.
Yet, because of the many negative aspects surrounding the current project, including an
unacceptable lack of communication with those whom it will affect, we request that you take action
now. First and foremost, we request that you take every available action to prevent harm to the
communities scheduled to host towers. If you conclude that your ability to protect these
communities is limited or impeded by the terms of the current license, then we request that you
pursue termination of that license and the release of a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the
provision of WiFi service to MBTA riders in a cost - effective, technologically advanced manner that
does not adversely affect communities and individuals proximal to commuter rail lines.
Such an action is justifiable, if not warranted not only because of the current contract's
community impacts, but also by the following factors:
• The 7.5% revenue share for the MBTA may not properly value the exclusive use of
the authority's property for WiFi service by the current provider,
• The license prescribes the use of technology that is not only relatively untested, but
ironically is also outmoded, making it potentially antiquated and less effective than
subsequently developed alternatives,
• The current and ongoing installation of the technology required for PTC may present
opportunities for previously unidentified or unexplored synergy through such
mechanisms as co- location of fiber optic cabling and WiFi equipment.
In fact, the issuance of a new RFP could well produce on of more proposals and alternatives that
are less intrusive and burdensome, more effective at delivering service for riders, and generate more
needed revenue for the MBTA. Certainly the cancelation of the current contact could be
complicated and have some negative aspects, but they deserve to be considered in the context of
what could be gained through other alternatives.
InMOTION's intention for the proliferation of hundreds of 74 foot high poles towering over our
neighbors is anathema. We appreciate that the board has heard our concerns and, an increasingly
growing number of other voices, and we ask for your consideration in rethinking and reshaping this
license particularly in light of the apparent duplication of fiber optic cable projects connected with
PTC compliance.
We are confident that by working collaboratively we can provide for the needs of riders without
impacting the host communities. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Bruce E. Tarr
Senate Minority Leader
Jason M. Lewis
Senator
James B. Eldridge
Senator
Barbara A. L'Italien
Senator
Patricia D. Jehlen
Senator
Brad Hill
House Assistant Minority Leader
James J. Dwyer
Representative
Cory Atkins
Representative
Ann - Margaret Ferrante
Representative
Thomas M. McGee
Senator
James J. Lyons, Jr.,
Representative
Kathleen O'Connor Ives
Senator
Frank A. Moran
Representative
Jennifer Benson
Representative
CC Charles Baker, Governor
Stephanie Pollack, Secretary & CEO of the Department of Transportation
Steve Poftak, MBTA Interim General Manager
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O. Bradley Latham William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Latham Law Offices LLC Massachusetts Historical Commission
643 Main Street
Reading, MA 01867
RE: Proposed Project at Former USPS Reading Main Post Office, 136 Haven Street, Reading, MA;
MHC# RC.53331
Dear Mr. Latham:
2017 JUL ?4 A4 9: t
The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) is in receipt of the additional information you submitted, received
June 22, 2017 and June 20, 2017, including comments from the Reading Historical Commission (LHC), concerning
the revised proposed project referenced above. As you are aware, it is the opinion of the United States Postal
Service (USPS) and the MHC that the subject property at 136 Haven Street, historically known as the U. S. Post
Office — Reading Main Branch, meets the criteria of eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
As you are also aware, the MHC holds an historic covenant on the U. S. Post Office — Reading Main Branch as a
result of its disposition of the subject property by the USPS. The protective covenant runs with the land, i.e., the
parcel including the post office building. It is not limited to only the front fagade. In a letter dated February 24,
2017, the MHC indicated that it was not able approve the earlier proposed project and requested revisions to the
proposed project.
The revised proposed project involving the rehabilitation of the U. S. Post Office — Reading Main Branch and the
installation of commercial space at the Haven Street level, and two outside plazas is described in the revised
informational packets that were submitted to this office, received June 22, 2017; June 20, 2017; and May 19, 2017.
The MHC understands that the Reading Historical Commission (LHC) has been working with the developer to
address the concerns it had and that the LHC now supports the proposed project. The proposed residential block
addition is no longer located on the original historic building and is further back from the front of the original
building. The overall massing of the proposed residential addition has been further reduced with a smaller footprint
and penthouse level corners that have been pulled in.
The proposed revised project is approved by the MHC pursuant to the terms of the historic covenant. If the
proposed design changes, the MHC looks forward to receiving and reviewing updated project information under the
terms of the historic covenant.
These comments are offered to assist in compliance with the Historic Covenant and Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (36 CFR 800). Please do not hesitate to contact Ryan Maciej of my staff if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
Brona Simon
State Historic Preservation Officer
Executive Director
Massachusetts Historical Commission
xc: Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr., Town Manager, Town of Reading
Tom Connery, Matrix Property Group
Ron Weston and Jonathan Barnes, Reading Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 02125
(617) 727 -8470 • Fax: (617) 727 -5128
www.sec.state.ma.us /mhc
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of the State Treasurer
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
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Jean M. Lorizio, Esq.
Chairman
DECISION
UNAGI SERVERS INC. D/B /A BILTMORE & MAIN BAR AND GRILL
530 MAIN ST.
READING, MA 01867
LICENSE #: 1016 -00005
VIOLATION DATE: 04/29/2017
HEARING DATE: 07/18/2017
2017 JUL 24 AM 9. 35
Unagi Servers Inc. d /b /a Biltmore & Main Bar and Grilt (the "Licensee ") holds an alcohol license
issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 12. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (the
"Commission ") held a hearing on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, regarding an alleged violation of 204
CMR 2.05 (2) — Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: M.G.L. c. 138, §34 —
Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty -one (21) years of age. Prior to
the commencement of the hearing, the Licensee stipulated to the violation alleged in Investigator
Di Cicco's Report.
The following documents are in evidence:
1. Licensee's Stipulation of Facts; and
2. Investigator Di Cicco's Corrected Compliance Check Field Report.
There is one (1) audio recording of this hearing.
The Commission took Administrative Notice of the Licensee's record.
FACTS
1. On Saturday, April 29, 2017, at approximately 2:21 p.m., Investigators Bailey and Di Cicco
( "Investigators ") investigated the business operation of Unagi Servers Inc. d /b /a Biltmore
& Main Bar and Grill.
2. An underage operative, working with Investigators, purchased from the Licensee an
alcoholic beverage, a bottle of Bud Light beer, for three dollars ($3.00). The underage
operative was not asked for identification.
CONCLUSION
Based on the evidence the Commission finds the Licensee violated 204 CMR 2.05 (2) - Permitting
an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: M.G.L. c..138, §34 - Sale or delivery of an alcoholic
beverage to a person under twenty -one (21) years of age. Therefore, the Commission suspends
the license for three (3) days of which three (3) days will be held in abeyance for a period of
two (2) years provided no further violations of Chapter 138 or Commission Regulations
occur.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION
Jean M. Lorizio, Chairman
Elizabeth A. Lashway, Commissioner OU (iQ(19A Wabx
Kathleen McNally, Commissioner
Dated: July 18, 2017
You have the right to appeal this decision to the Superior Courts under the provisions of Chapter
30A of the Massachusetts General Laws within thirty (30) days of receipt of this decision.
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