Select Board 9-8-2026

The September 8, 2026 meeting of the Reading Select Board, broadcast via RCTV Studios, included several procurement-related discussions and key municipal governance topics. The board approved the consent agenda, which included surplus vehicles and prior meeting minutes. A significant agenda item was the confirmation vote to appoint Deputy Chief Christine Amendola as the new Police Chief, effective May 10, 2027, recognizing her extensive law enforcement and military experience. The board also discussed and approved a policy for naming town-owned facilities and properties, with amendments to committee composition and procedural clarifications. Additionally, the board received updates on the town’s override outreach efforts, including multiple public forums and a tax calculator tool, emphasizing transparency and community engagement. Liaison reports covered various town projects, including the RMLD’s ERP system upgrade and the Pleasant Street Center assessment. The meeting concluded with a detailed public discussion and vote regarding open meeting law complaints filed against select board members, resulting in decisions to respond that no violations occurred. No direct contract awards or capital project approvals were made during this session, but policy and leadership appointments with potential procurement implications were addressed.