SELECT BOARD APPROVES ELECTION WARRANT, TWO ALCOHOL LICENSES
North Reading Select Board signed the annual election warrant and authorized early voting beginning April 25, the final voter registration deadline, for the May 5 election.
DocumentCenter · Meeting of April 6, 2026
North Reading Select Board signed the annual election warrant and authorized early voting beginning April 25, the final voter registration deadline, for the May 5 election. The board approved two alcohol licenses: Eastgate Liquors for an ownership and management change under Bijal Patel, and BRUNT Workwear for a one-day wine and malt beverages event May 2. Finance Director Laurianne Galvin outlined FY 2027 adjustments including a $15,840 Ambulance Reserve transfer, deferral of four firefighter hires until January 1, 2027, and restoration of fire operations to the operating budget.
The board directed administration to study term limits for appointed officials after member Masse proposed a 15-year service cap, deferring the matter to the October Town Meeting.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of April 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Checked against the official minutes. It was corrected where it differed.
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