By MAUREEN DOHERTY
NORTH READING — Following months of planning, public presentations and horse trading, the Select Board has approved the annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant, a copy of which should arrive by mail in the homes of all residents over the weekend or by next Monday.
In advance of the Annual Town Meeting, which will be held on Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at NRHS, the Select Board will host its informational hearing on Monday, May 22 at 8 p.m.
Monday night’s information meeting will be held both in person, in Room 14 at Town Hall, 235 North St. and virtually, and it is designed to provide members of the public the opportunity to ask questions about or discuss any of the 35 warrant articles to be acted upon on June 12. The Town Meeting process on June 12 will determine, among other things, the town’s FY24 operating budget of $87,342,788, which includes school expenses of $37,319,595; municipal expenses of $19,291,970; and fixed costs of $23,660,145.
To participate in the hearing virtually by phone: (one tap mobile: +19292056099 or +13126266799) or by dialing (929) 205-6099 or (312) 626-6799. When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 823 6601 8385 #, then press # again.
To participate via the internet go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82366018385 and use Meeting ID: 823 6601 8385.
The warrant articles are:
- Article 1: FY2023 Budget Amendment
- Article 2: FY2023 Capital Budget Amendment
- Article 3: FY2023 Capital Budget Amendment – Synthetic Turf Athletic Field
- Article 4: Fund FY2023 Snow and Ice Deficit
- Article 5: FY2023 Appropriate Funds to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
- Article 6: FY2023 Transfer Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
- Article 7: FY2023 Appropriate Funds to Stabilization Fund
- Article 8: FY2023 FY2023 Transfer Funds to Solid Waste Stabilization Fund
- Article 9: FY2023 Transfer Funds to Water Stabilization Fund
- Article 10: FY2023 Appropriate Funds to Participating Funding Arrangement Fund
- Article 11: FY2023 Transfer Funds to School District Reserve Fund for Unanticipated/Unbudgeted Costs for Special Education, Out-of-District Tuition, or Transportation
- Article 12: FY2023 Appropriate Funds for Legal Expenses – 20 Elm Street
- Article 13: FY2023 Appropriate Funds to Cover Grant Deficits
- Article 14: Create Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
- Article 15: Prior Year Bills
- Article 16: Select Town Officers
- Article 17: Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers and Committees
- Article 18: Increase Senior Tax Rebate
- Article 19: FY2024 Operating Budget
- Article 20: FY2024 One-Time Fire Department Recruit and Paramedic Training
- Article 21: Fund Retirement Obligations
- Article 22: FY2024 Appropriate Funds to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
- Article 23: Authorize Treasurer to Enter into Compensating Balance Agreements
- Article 24: Rescind Authorization to Borrow
- Article 25: FY2024 Capital Expenditures
- Article 26: FY2024 Fund Town Building Repairs
- Article 27: FY2024 Authorize Chapter 90 Highway Construction Funds
- Article 28: Authorize Director of Public Works to Accept Easements
- Article 29: Grant Easement on 0 Wilma Road (Map 13, Parcel 131) and 6 Elma Road (Map 13, Parcel 93)
- Article 30: Appropriate Money for Historical Buildings
- Article 31: FY2024 Fund Consultant Fees for Compliance with Section 3A of MGL C. 40A
- Article 32: FY2024 Fund American with Disabilities Act Self Evaluation and Transition Plan – Phase 2
- Article 33: FY2024 Appropriate Funds for Disability Needs Assessment and Transportation Pilot
- Article 34: Increase Revolving Fund Limit – Elder Services
- Article 35: Citizens’ Petition
To view the complete warrant, go to northreadingma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3591/f/uploads/june_2023_town_meeting_warrant.pdf
