The By-Laws Review Committee assigned research tasks on town ordinance topics with an August deadline for Select Board presentation. Members were directed to examine noise complaints, mining operations, pond usage, municipal fees, animal regulations, and public hearing requirements.
Fire Station Building Committee authorized test fits for two potential headquarters sites. The committee voted unanimously on April 7 to authorize Tecton to evaluate 86 Main Street combined with 84 Main Street, and 73 Main Street combined with 75 Main Street for fire station programming.
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.
Conservation Commission issued stop work order on Amber Road subdivision for vernal pool violations. Commissioners discovered heavy machinery in jurisdictional areas, an unauthorized wetland crossing, displaced flags, and sediment eroded into a nearby wetland during a site visit.
North Reading Select Board reached consensus on four firefighter positions for half of FY2027. Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto presented a revised municipal budget deficit of $212,334 after reconciliation items.
North Reading Select Board discussed FY2027 budget and agreed to $486,158 in reductions. Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto presented a budget reconciliation spreadsheet showing available revenue, requested amounts, and potential cost reductions.
Veterans Events Committee appointed Gerry Demodena as an associate member during its March 19 meeting. Demodena, who attended as a candidate, accepted the position, and Committee Chair Richard B. Stratton will present his name to the Select Board.
North Reading Transportation Committee recommended appointing Sebastian Masiello to the Select Board at its March 18 meeting. The committee, which includes Diane Norris and Larry Soucie, approved prior minutes and discussed a new vehicle featuring a wheelchair ramp.
Fire Station Building Committee decided to pursue 97 Main Street as its fire station site.
Community Planning Commission deferred Walmart expansion decision to April 21 amid traffic concerns. The applicant proposes expanding the one-story 72 Main Street store into a full grocery operation, creating a 163,050-square-foot building with parking expanding from 849 to 894 spaces.
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