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2018 YEAR IN REVIEW Town Manager Annual Letter ...... 4 Tableof Organization...... 7

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT SelectBoard...... 8 TownCounsel ...... 10 TownClerk ...... 11 Human Resources ...... 12 Technology & Operations ...... 14

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT PlanningDivision ...... 16 Metro North Regional Housing Services Office (MNRHSO)...... 17 Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) ...... 17 North Suburban Planning Council (NSPC) ...... 17 Conservation Division ...... 18 Historic District Commission ...... 19 Historical Commission...... 19 Inspections Division & Zoning Board of Appeals ...... 22 Elder/Human Services Division ...... 23 Health...... 29 Recreation Division ...... 33 Veterans' Services Division ...... 34 Mystic Valley Elder Services ...... 35 TrailsCommittee ...... 36

FINANCE DEPARTMENT Assessing ...... 38 Treasurer/Collector...... 39 General...... 39

Board of Assessors ...... 41

2 INCORQORP PUBLIC SAFETY FireDepartment ...... 44 FireRoster...... 51 PoliceDepartment ...... 52 AnimalControl ...... 60 Parking Enforcement Officer ...... 60 Public Safety Dispatch ...... 61 PoliceRoster ...... 62 Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) ...... 65

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Director' s Report...... 70 Administration Division ...... 71 CemeteryDivision ...... 71

Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves ...... 72 Engineering Division ...... 72 HighwayDivision ...... 79 Forestry Division: Tree Warden' s Report ...... 80 ParksDivision ...... 80 Water/ Sewer Division...... 81

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY Report ...... 84

HOUSING AUTHORITY Report ...... 91

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

School Committee Report ...... 98 Superintendent' s Report ...... 100 Individual School Reports...... 106 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School ...... 154

BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

Report ...... 165

APPENDIX

A. Election Results...... 172 B. Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes...... 203 C. Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes...... 291 D. Financial Statements...... 335

3 Dear Fellow Reading Residents,

The Town of Reading Annual Report covering calendar year 2018 is attached. This report both summarizes and provides great detail for many Town activities during the year.

Override

1/ In April, 2018 local voters approved a Proposition 2 2 override. Reading voters approved the override by a 60% to 40% margin and this was the first operating override in 14 years. The $ 4. 15 million override was gratefully accepted by both the town and school departments, and additional staffing was added through early 2019. Public Safety received 70% of the town funding, and as a result five( 5) new Police Officers and four( 4) new Firefighters have been added. A second School Resource Officer was assigned to the schools in August 2018. This additional staffing was critical as the town has grown by about 10% in population since the last override, and is forecast to continue to grow in both the residential and commercial sectors due to the economic development efforts described one year ago. Both Police and Fire are now staffed closer to average peer community per-capita levels.

Economic Growth Redevelopment in the downtown area continued at a robust pace as part of an economic development strategy adopted by the community to expand the tax base:

Schoolhouse Commons: Construction is 95% complete on a 20-unit multifamily residential rental housing project at 172 Woburn Street( next to St. Agnes Catholic Church) to be built under MGL Chapter 40B was approved by the Reading Zoning Board of Appeals during the summer 2017 after about a six month public process. Full project details may be found on the Town' s website under the Planning division, at this link: https:// www.readin zma. gav/public- services/planning- division/pages/ schoolhouse- commons- 40b

Reading Village: Construction is about 60% complete on a 68- unit multifamily residential rental project at 39- 41 Lincoln Street and 2- 12 Prescott Street ( near the train depot) to be built under MGL Chapter 40B was approved by the Reading Zoning Board of Appeals during the winter 2017 also after about a one year public process. Full project details may be found here: https:// www.readin zma.gav/planning-division/pages/ reading villa

Postmark Square: Construction has just begun on this exciting mixed use prof ect to be built under the Town of Reading' s 40R Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD). The DSGD is part of Reading' s zoning bylaw and was adopted under MGL Chapter 40R. Postmark Square will consist of 50 luxury condominiums ( for sale) units and approximately 8, 500 square feet of commercial space at 136 Haven Street and 0 Sanborn Street( the former Post Office site), which was approved by the Reading Community Planning and Development Commission during the early Fall 2017 after a public process that took the better part of one year because of federal historic requirements. Full project details may be found here: https:// www.readin zma. ov/planning- division/ communit- i) lannin z- and- development- commission/hampostmark-square- 136- haven- st

4 20- 24 Gould Street: Construction has not yet started on this mixed use project built under the Town of Reading' s 40R Downtown Smart Growth District ( DSGD). The DSGD is part of Reading' s zoning bylaw and was adopted under MGL Chapter 40R. This project will consist of 55 rental units and approximately 3, 500 square feet of commercial space at 20 and 24 Gould Street the former EMARC building). Approval was granted by the Reading Community Planning and Development Commission during the late fall 2017 after a public process that required about 4 months because of historic requirements. Full project details may be found here: htt s:// www.readin ma.,,ov/planning- division/ community-planning-and- development- commission/ pages/ 20- 24- could- street

467 Main Street: Construction has just started on this mixed use project to be built under the Town of Reading' s 40R Downtown Smart Growth District ( DSGD). The DSGD is part of Reading' s zoning bylaw and was adopted under MGL Chapter 40R. This project will consist of 31 rental units and approximately 2,500 square feet of commercial space at 467 Main Street( the former Sunoco gas station). Approval was granted by the Reading Community Planning and Development Commission during the winter 2018 after a public process that took 4 months. Full project details may be found here: htt s:// www.readin ma.,,ov/planning- division/ community-planning-and- development- commission/ pales/ 467-main- street

Consolidation in the drug store commercial market has created additional opportunities along Haven Street.

Wayfindin2 As the downtown starts to take on a new look, town staff has met for about two years with the local businesses and developed a program to help out of town customers find their businesses and nearby parking. Efforts continue, supplemented by a couple of very competitive grants received from the state as Reading continues to receive accolades in the planning circles.

Affordable Housing The town received a rare two-year `safe harbor' from the state, a reprieve from developers coming in with so- called 40B dense housing projects that bypass local zoning and control. The Zoning Board of Appeals together with a local group of neighbors used the ` safe harbor' status to leverage concessions as part of the comprehensive permit application for the Eaton/ Lakeview 40B project filed on 1/ 9/ 18. Reading was uniquely situated in a strong position because of the ` safe harbor' status and working with the developer was able to modify and improve upon the initial design and scale of the project. Successful navigation of the state' s complex regulations by town staff has the town on the brink of achieving the 10% affordable housing goal, which will make that safe harbor permanent— at least until the 2020 census resets targets.

Next Steps Another state grant has allowed initial work on expanding economic development in the Eastern Gateway ( Walker' s Brook area) importantly with the first steps a design to link the area to the downtown area with walking/biking paths and attractive green space. Meetings with private land owners in the Walker' s Brook area have begun, and resulted in a strong sense of the community working together towards these visions of the future.

5 Please enjoy the remainder of our Annual Report that follows. As always, we welcome your thoughts and comments anytime!

Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA Town Manager

Email: townmana zer(-&ci. reading.ma.us

Website: wwwxeadimzma. ov

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7 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Select Board Vanessa Alvarado was elected to a three-year term. Andrew Friedmann served as Chair, Barry Berman served as Vice Chair and Dan Ensminger served as Secretary.

Personnel and Appointments The Select Board reappointed Sharon Angstrom as Town Accountant with a term expiring June 30, 2019.

The Board also continued the appointment of the firm of Miyares and Harrington as Town Counsel.

The Town Manager' s contract was renewed through August 2021.

In May 2018 the Board extended a regional Inter Municipal Agreement ( IMA) for the POST program with the Wakefield School department on behalf of Reading Schools. In July the Board renewed an IMA for Metro North Regional Housing Services with Wilmington, North Reading and Saugus. In December 2018 the Board approved the renewal of an IMA with Wakefield for a shared Director of the Assessing Department.

Boards and Committees In January 2018 the Select Board met in joint session with the Library Trustees and appointed Monette Verrier to the balance of a term.

In late January 2018 the Select Board met in joint session with the School Committee, Library Trustees and Finance Committee. After much debate and a few possible ballot questions discussed, the Board voted to put forth one single Override question for the April 2018 local election: Shall the Town ofReading be allowed to assess an additional$ 4.15 million in real estate andpersonalproperty taxesfor the purposes ofthe general operation ofthe Public Schools for Classroom Teachers ($ 1, 802,484); Teaching, Learning and Classroom Support 821, 429); and Athletics ($ 31, 056); for 5 Police Officers and 4 Firefighter/paramedics 1, 050,311); for General Government including Public Works, Finance, Technology, Human/Elder Services and Inspections ($ 317,391); andfor increased hours and staffing for the Public Library ($127,329)for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018?

Yes No

In April 2018 local voters voted 5, 177 in favor( 60%) and 3, 392 opposed( 40%).

In February the Select Board adopted a Housing Production Plan out forth by Assistant Town Manager Jean Delios. The town has taken several strides forward in affordable housing, and is considered a model for other communities to emulate by the state. The Board also approved safety changes at Green Street due to upcoming development and at Killam School.

8 In March, the Board approved water and sewer rates that were both unchanged, but increased the storm water charge from $40 to $60 per year for residential customers.

The Board held several hearings and made changes to their Select Board Policies Articles 1 and Articles 2.

In May the Board met in joint session with the Reading Housing Authority, and declined to use funds from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ( AHTF) to purchase a unit. The Board spoke in favor of reviewing changes to the AHTF and established a subcommittee to look into the matter.

In June the Board approved a Non Union Classification and Compensation Plan. During the year in Executive Sessions the Board approved collective bargaining agreements with all town unions.

In August the Board authorized the sale of a Brook Street parcel formerly held in tax title and sold jointly with Wakefield.

The Board reviewed ten possible Select Board goals and approved five of them for FY19. Members Alvarado and Berman were assigned Select Board policy section 1. 4 Communication; Ensminger and Friedmann Select Board Policy Articles 1 and 2 Volunteers and other items; Alvarado and Halsey capital projects and use of Oakland Road land; Berman and Friedmann Housing Trust Fund; and Berman and Ensminger the format for a new committee for economic development.

The Board approved the second year on Senior Tax Relief, and split the tax rate with a factor of 1. 04 such that commercial would pay a portion of such relief.

The Board approved an extension of a Comcast agreement after a team led by Select Board member Dan Ensminger and Administrative Services Director Matt Kraunelis concluded 18 months of negotiations.

In December 2018 the Board finalized the Town Manager' s FY19 goals and conducted public meetings on the FY20 budgets.

The Board' s two-member Volunteer Appointment Sub Committee( VASO) met during the year as needed to review volunteer applications and fill vacancies. Board members Alvarado and Ensminger served on the VASC for the year.

Licenses and Permits The Select Board approved the following liquor licenses in 2018: A Change of Manager for Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza in February. A Change of Manager for Biltmore & Main Grill and Bar in February.

A Change of DBA for Ristorante Pavarotti to Zucca Italian Restaurant& Bar in March. A Change of Officer/ Beneficial Interest for Anthony' s Coal Fired Pizza in May. A Change of Manager for Longhorn Steakhouse in December.

9 Town Counsel The role of Town Counsel is to provide information about what the law requires, to advise Town officials and boards concerning the law, to protect the legal interests of the Town in the conduct of its affairs, and to represent the Town in judicial and administrative proceedings. This involves the preparation of legal memoranda and the negotiation, drafting or review of protocols, memoranda of understanding or other types of agreements and contracts. In addition, Town Counsel answers questions on topics such as procurement, contracts, insurance, land use, environmental law, wetlands protection, municipal finance, construction law, employment, open

meeting and public records requirements, and ethics.

In 2018, we represented Reading in four litigation matters: Matteo Gallo, Trustee v. Town ofReading, Land Court No. 15- MISC-000566 In this case, the owner of 506 Summer Avenue seeks a declaration that this property, which is located in the S- 15 zoning district, may be used as a three- family dwelling. This matter remains active, and is on track for trial in 2019.

Paul Ferazzi, Trustee v. Reading Zoning Board ofAppeals, Superior Court 1681- CV-02881- H In a decision dated September 1, 2016, the ZBA found that the property located at 85 Bancroft Street was not a lawfully nonconforming three- family dwelling. The property owner appealed this decision pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40A, § 17. This case remains active, and is on track for trial in 2019.

Alanna M. Spero v. Town ofReading, et al, Superior Court 1881CV2014 In this case, the owner of a condominium subject to an M.G.L. c.40R affordable housing deed rider sued the Town and other entities with respect to the proposed sale of that

condominium. The Town settled this case prior to trial through an agreement that authorized a sale of the condominium subject to a new affordable housing deed rider, with no monetary liability to the Town. Nicholas J. Bonanno v. Community Planning and Development Commission, Superior Court 1881CV03379 In this case, an abutter to the Meadow Brook Golf Course appealed the site plan approval decision of the Community Planning and Development Commission authorizing construction of a new clubhouse. The plaintiff has now voluntarily withdrawn this appeal and this case is now closed.

The year 2018 marked the fourth full year of our tenure as Town Counsel in Reading. We believe that each matter that comes before Town Counsel deserves careful thought, and we strive to provide the Town with personal, direct and responsive legal counsel, diligent attention to the Town' s needs, and good humor.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Raymond Miyares Miyares and Harrington LLP Town Counsel

10 Town Clerk

Elections: In 2018 there were three Elections. The Town Election was held on April 3rd. The State Primary was held on September 41h and the State Election was held on November 61h. In 2016 Early Voting was implemented for all State Elections. Early Voting period for the November State Election was October 22nd to November 2nd. At the April 3rd Town Election there was a vote for a Prop 2 / z Override of$4. 15 million in real estate and personal property taxes for General Operation of Public Schools and General Government.

Election Turnout: At the April 3rd Town Election, there were 8, 563 votes cast with 440 Absentee Ballots, a turnout of 43. 8%. At the September 41 State Primary, there were 4,766 votes cast with 262 Absentee Ballots, a turnout of 24.2%. At the November 61 State Election, there were 13, 444 votes cast with 660 Absentee Ballots and 3, 916 Early Voting Ballots, a turnout of 67.8%.

Board of Registrars: Registrars Krissandra Holmes, Gloria Hulse, Harry Simmons, and Town Clerk Laura Gemme registered 1, 462 voters; made 6, 500 voter changes ( name, address, status); and deleted 672 voters in 2018. There were 8, 395 signatures certified on nomination and petition papers for the 2018 election year. Registrars also offered assistance to voters on Election Day.

Census: The Annual Town Census was conducted in January, entirely by mail, with 12,208 forms mailed to residences.

The local census assists the Town Clerk in putting together the Street List and the Jury List. Major functions served by an annual local census include: Information collected for municipal purposes such as School needs, Growth and planning needs, Resident identification for police and fire, Collection of dog information, and Veteran Information. As well as Information for the Jury Commissioners and Determining inactive voter status for voter removal as required by the National Voter Registration Act.

Town Meeting: Town of Reading held an Annual and Subsequent Town Meeting in 2018. The Annual Town Meeting was held in two nights on April 23rd and April 261h. The Subsequent Town Meeting was held in one night on November 151h.

Vital Statistics and Licensing: During the calendar year 2018, the following Vital Statistics were recorded in the Town Clerk's Office: Birth Records —270 Marriage Records —71 Death Records —433

The Town Clerk' s office issued 2, 560 dog licenses, 2 commercial dog kennel licenses and 3 residential kennel licenses, 136 business certificates, 19 renewals for 68 underground storage tanks, and 42 cemetery deeds.

11 The Town Clerk as the Burial Agent for the Board of Health issued 318 Burial Permits.

Total Receipts: Total receipts collected in the Town Clerk's office for the calendar year 2018 amounted to 85, 741. 50

Human Resources The Human Resources Division supports the Town ( under the direction of the Town Manager), Schools ( under the direction of the Superintendent), Light Department( under the direction of the RMLD General Manager) and Retiree benefit activities.

Employee benefits administered through this Division include health, dental and life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, the sick-leave bank, the Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, leave of absences, professional development and unemployment benefits. Job related injuries covered by worker' s compensation or MGL Chapter 41 Section 111F ( for public safety employees) are also administered through this department for Town, School and RMLD employees.

Workers compensation is a premium- based program purchased through the Massachusetts Inter- Local Insurance Association( MIIA). The Town is self-insured for job-related injuries of its public safety employees qualifying under Section 111F. This program is fully administered within the Human Resources Division. The administration of the 111F program includes fully reviewing all medical bills, coding and rating of these bills for payment and negotiating surgical payments and rates with providers who do not accept the customary Division of Industrial Accidents rates. In 2018, Human Resources coded and paid 191 multiple page bills requiring coding and manually rating each line for payment. We managed and tracked 75 workers compensation claims and processed multiple correspondence related to these claims and payments.

The Human Resources Division administers health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, deferred compensation plans, accruals, payroll deductions and other benefits for approximately 1, 616 employees of the School Department, Town, and RMLD. In addition, we process 403B documentation for school employees.

The Town' s health insurance program is currently administered through MIIA, with large losses being shared by all members of the MIIA Health Benefits Trust. The Town occasionally reviews options of its health insurance plans available through an open bid process. Human Resources processed 410 health insurance enrollments, 340 dental insurance enrollments, 221 death benefit applications, 157 Flexible Spending Accounts and 39 health insurance opt-out applicants.

In July of 2018, we successfully transitioned our Post 65 population to Medicare and Medex plans through an extensive process coordinating with Social Security, Retirees and MIIA. Previously, this Retiree population was disqualified from receiving Medicare benefits. This process included identifying those retirees and meeting with them to offer a more beneficial plan including Medicare and our Medex plan.

12 Human Resources worked closely with our Retirees and MIIA to identify and qualify eligible individuals to the new Medicare and Medex plans. We held a series of meetings to explain the process and have been partnering with our retirees to allow for this transition. The Post 65 transition was successful and afforded a benefit not previously available to these retirees who had no eligibility. This successful project benefited both the Town and our Retirees by reducing the costs. The Retiree will experience lower costs with the Medex plan, as the co-pays are significantly lowered or eliminated, and premiums are more manageable for medical expenses. The Town benefited by shifting the higher costs of this group to Medicare and stabilizing the demands on our active employee plans. This ultimately resulted in a reduction in our premiums.

The Public Employee Committee meets occasionally to review the status of the Town' s plans and to provide input throughout the selection process. We are currently anticipating the disclosure of our FY 2020 rates and will be meeting with the Public Employee Committee to confirm our plan coverage and any other updates being considered.

Human Resources processed approximately 117 employees through the hiring, promotion and reactivation process during the calendar year of 2018. We posted 54 job opportunities, reviewed 1, 006 applicants, processed 355 CORIs and administered 162 occupational health appointments.

In addition, Human Resources provided professional development trainings related to DOT reasonable suspicion certifications, sexual harassment training, managed our random drug testing program, managed FMLA requests, administered ADA reasonable accommodation requests, participated in collective bargaining, conducted internal complaint investigations and promoted a number of wellness programs through our health care provider.

Human Resources also work hand- in-hand with the Finance Department to manage OPEB census data collection and updates, conduct insurance reconciliations, provide payroll support with deductions and discrepancies, and final payout calculations on exiting employees.

We provide internal customer service to all our employees including:

Schools: RMLD: 400 Reading Teachers Association Benefits Only Members 12 Clerical Employees 19 Custodians 27 Linemen, Station Operators and

13 School Secretaries and Clerical Meter Readers Workers 29 Professionals 32 Cafeteria Workers 159 Para- educators

13 Town: 8 Facilities and Maintenance Workers

34 Police Patrolman' s Association 40 Public Works Employees Members 4 Public Works Supervisors 11 Police Supervisors 3 Engineers 10 Public Safety Dispatchers 130 Non-Union Employees 45 Firefighters 345 Retirees

Technolo2y The Technology Division is responsible for providing and maintaining the necessary computing and telecommunications infrastructure and systems that the various Town departments use, in a secure and thoughtful manner. Additionally, the division administers the geographic information system ( GIS), and provides the town' s departments, boards, committees, and commissions with custom maps and analysis.

Operations The Operations Division includes the Department Head, Business Administrator, and Procurement Officer, and staff shared with the department and/ or the organization. This division is the centralized location for insurance/ risk management, procurement, communications, and constituent services. The division also works with all town departments on multiple special projects, providing support across several domains.

The Business Administrator manages the Reading Community Alerts system, powered by CodeRED, for both internal and external emergency and non- emergency communications. She also manages the SeeClickFix system that connects residents with town staff to report and repair issues, like potholes, around town. She completed the Massachusetts Emergency Management System Basic Public Information Officer course, is key in crafting messaging around numerous public information campaigns, working with Public Safety, Public Works, and others to improve visibility and connectivity between municipal government and the community.

The Business Administrator also serves as the Safety Officer, chairing the interdepartmental Safety Committee, which seeks to reduce risk and injuries across all departments, including RMLD. She also works closely with Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association ( MIIA) to manage all Automobile, General Liability, Property, Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials Liability, School Board Liability, and Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance matters. This year the Safety Committee received a Risk Management Award for Community Excellence for 2018 and also created an OSHA Working Group to drive toward compliance on this new state requirement.

Procurement The Procurement Office issued 25 Invitations for Bid/Requests for Proposals, approved 298 requisitions, and sold 2 pieces of equipment via auction. In addition, we fielded numerous and emails for insight on quotes and best practices. The Procurement Officer is an integral partner in the planning phase of certain projects, repairs, and initiatives, working with all the departments to facilitate and educate about state procurement law.

14 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Public Services Department( formerly Community Services) provides professional services to the public and provides varying levels of staff support to the 10 boards and commissions that fall within the departmental organizational chart. The Department is staffed with both full-time and part-time employees as well as a limited amount of outsourced professional services plus volunteers.

The services provided are organized as either Community Development or Community Services. The Community Development Divisions include Planning, Conservation, Historical, and Inspections —Building, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical, and Mechanical. The Community Services Divisions include Health, Elder/Human Services, Recreation and Veterans Services. Cross- division coordination as well as collaboration with the Town' s many community partners is paramount to the operational success of the Department.

Providing services in a cost-efficient manner is an overriding goal of the Department. For example, the Metro North Regional Housing Services Office (MNRHSO) includes a full-time staff person who is shared between the communities of Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Saugus. Another example of cost savings is the use of three part-time building inspectors, a part-time electrical inspector and a part-time plumbing/gas inspector. A full-time Permits Coordinator oversees permitting. Most permits are issued on the same day they are applied for.

The Assistant Town Manager leads the Department and works closely with the Assistant Department head ( Community Development Director). Outside services are provided as needed mostly on master planning projects and grant-related projects. In early 2019, hiring for the position of Economic Development Director, which has been open since late 2017, got underway. In addition, the Community Development Director position will be open as of March 2019, and hiring for that position is anticipated to take place in the spring.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Within the Public Services Department, Community Development personnel comprise expertise and deliver services to the public related to the fields of planning, affordable housing, conservation, historical properties, and building inspections.

In 2018, Community Development staff continued to provide regular support to the Community Planning and Development Commission, the Conservation Commission, the Historical Commission, the Historic Districts Commission, and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Planning staff also provided support to the Select Board as needed.

Volunteers represent a tremendous resource for Community Development. Extensive work is undertaken because of the ongoing efforts of the many volunteers.

15 Planning Division Community Development Director: Julie Mercier Regional Housing Coordinator: Laurie Stanton Permits Coordinator: Kim Saunders Staff Planner: Andrew MacNichol

The Planning Division provides technical and professional planning services to the Town of Reading and the relevant land use boards. The Town of Reading Master Plan, as well as other long-range plans regarding economic development, transportation, housing, and other aspects of land use and development, serves as a guide for planning staff in helping to achieve stated goals for the Town. Planning processes aid civic leaders, businesses and citizens in envisioning and implementing new possibilities for the future. In addition to long-range planning, planning staff also develop action plans aimed at providing solutions to current community problems and at addressing daily needs.

Site Plan Review( SPR) is the zoning tool used to evaluate development projects. This is an important tool as it allows the Town to influence projects so that they respect the existing fabric of the Town as well as future planning objectives, and are carried out in harmony with the rest of the community. Planning staff work directly with the Community Planning and Development Commission ( CPDC) in reviewing development proposals and drafting SPR decisions that reflect and mitigate issues elaborated by the CPDC, staff and the public during the development review process.

The existing organizational structure of Public Services supports collaboration and communication across the department. The Planning Division regularly collaborates with all Divisions of Community Development as well as Community Services. For example, the Community Development Director coordinates Development Review Team (DRT) meetings and Pre- Construction meetings with applicants to provide guidance on permitting and development.

In an effort to clarify applicants' expectations during the permitting process, the Community Development Director prepares annual Permitting Schedules for the CPDC and ZBA that delineate submission deadlines and staff actions for various types of projects based on meeting dates.

The Division undertook other notable projects in 2018, ranging from updates to the Zoning Bylaw, to a Wayfinding/Branding Study for the Town of Reading. The update to the Housing Production Plan was finalized in early 2018, and the Town was designated a Housing Choice Community in spring 2018. Pursuant to that designation, Planning staff applied for and received a grant to work with a consultant on a redevelopment study for the New Crossing Road area, which kicked off in early 2019. The second annual Economic Development Community Workshop was held on October 18, 2018; this time with a focus on economic development efforts downtown— wayfinding, parking, district management. The Town was notified in early 2019 of a grant award for assistance with setting up a downtown organization to properly champion and manage the downtown.

16 Metro North Regional Housing Services Office( MNRHSO) In regional planning efforts, the towns of Reading, North Reading, Wilmington and Saugus jointly hired a Regional Housing Coordinator in January 2015 to provide staff support to the Metro North Regional Housing Services Office (MNRHSO), which is situated under the Planning Division at Reading Town Hall. The MNRHSO was established and set up during 2015, and initial services for each town included: the creation of monitoring databases of affordable housing developments and residents, and the collection of records for each affordable unit. During 2018, the Regional Housing Coordinator continued to work with each member town' s planning staff and with a housing consultant to further the work of the M?v RHSO. Ongoing core services include: annual monitoring for both ownership and rental units; reconciling municipal inventories with the DHCD' s Subsidized Housing Inventory ( SHI); petitioning to add new units to the SHI when required; meeting on- site with staff and housing entities; creating and updating interested-buyer, interested-renter lists; on- site consulting on projects; providing guidance to unit owners on re- financing and selling, and to renters as needed; helping towns to achieve town-specific goals; attendance and outreach at regional affordable housing lotteries and events; preparation of proposals for supplemental services as needed; aid in writing grants and RFPs; assistance with regional linkages; updating the MNRHSO webpage; and attendance at the annual Mass Housing Institute conference to enhance networking and to learn new trends in the field of affordable housing.

The Planning Division continues to work to further the scope and range of the Regional Housing Coordinator and MNRHSO, and to reach out to other nearby communities to expand membership when possible.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) North Suburban Planning Council (NSPC) Sub- region The North Suburban Planning Council (NSPC) is composed of eight towns and one city that have formed a voluntary association to facilitate cooperative regional planning. The goals of NSPC are to facilitate communication between member communities on planning topics of interest, including issues of growth management and land use, to promote and seek opportunities for inter-municipal coordination and cooperation, and to educate participating communities on new and important issues in the planning field. NSPC provides a forum for members to create a shared agenda for action that, if thoughtfully addressed, will allow the region to continue to thrive as a desirable place to live and work. The NSPC met on a wide range of topics including clean energy, parking, and regional collaboration over delivery of services.

Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) In 2018, the CPDC held 15 meetings and attended Annual Town Meeting. With the assistance of Planning staff, the CPDC reviewed a total of 22 applications for the following: 1 Special Permit; 6 Site Plan Reviews; 1 Minor Modification to an existing Site Plan Approval; 1 Major Modification to an existing Site Plan Approval; 4 Sign Permit Reviews; 1 Concept Plan Review; 1 Definitive Subdivision Plan; 1 Modification to an Approved Definitive Subdivision; 2 40R Plan Reviews; 1 Modification to an existing 40R Approval; 1 Minor Amendment to an existing PUD- R Approval; and 2 Approval Not Required Plans. The CPDC also endorsed 1 set of approved Definitive Subdivision Plans, and approved 3 Lot Release Requests and 1 Request for Release of Surety. During the course of the year, the CPDC held public hearings regarding 2018

17 Zoning Bylaw Amendments, participated in an Economic Development Community Meeting facilitated by Town staff, and had an ongoing discussion of potential changes to the Downtown Smart Growth District( 40R) Design Guidelines.

The Planning Division is located at Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, telephone (781) 942- 6648.

Conservation Division

Reading Conservation Commission The Reading Conservation Commission ( RCC) is the regulatory authority ( per state statute and local bylaw) responsible for protecting and preserving wetlands and waterways and their surrounding areas. At public meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, or as otherwise announced and through site visits, RCC members work to ensure that all construction and development projects - residential and commercial - that may alter any wetlands, floodplains, rivers or streams, are in compliance with state and local regulations. The RCC also protects and manages the Town' s Conservation Lands and natural resources. Meetings normally begin at 7: 00 p. m. The Commission' s office is located at Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867, and the telephone number is ( 781) 942- 6616.

Wetlands Protection Activities The RCC is mandated to protect wetlands, waterways, water supplies, fisheries, wildlife, and wildlife habitat as well as regulate activities in a floodplain through its administration of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Reading General Bylaw for Wetlands Protection. RCC members regularly seek continuing education to keep abreast of frequently changing regulations and to assist applicants through the regulatory process.

The Commission has a primary role in administering the following statutes and regulations: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40; Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations at 310 CMR 10. 00; Town of Reading Wetlands Protection Bylaw, and Reading Wetlands Protection Bylaw Regulations.

In addition to the statutes and regulations listed above, the Conservation Office reviews permit applications received by the Planning, Building Inspection, and Public Health divisions on matters within the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission. In many cases, this " sign- off' process involves a visit to the site to ascertain whether jurisdictional areas are present.

2018 Natural Resources Conservation Activities The Conservation Commission engages directly with the community during the Town' s Earth Day and Friends & Family Day events. The opening of Mattera Cabin has provided a venue for many town-wide activities. Scheduling is done by both the Conservation Division and the Recreation Department, with many Town groups using the facility.

The Commission implemented a tree replacement policy in an effort to be more consistent in responding to the cutting down of mature trees within the Commission' s jurisdiction. This policy

18 offers applicants the flexibility of providing replacement trees or shrubs or contributing to the Reading shade tree planting program.

Many special thanks go to the scores of volunteers who assisted as land stewards or participated in the many Friends groups that work to preserve the Town' s natural resources and conservation lands.

Membership and Office Management The Reading Conservation Commission is composed of seven volunteer members appointed by the Select Board for renewable three-year terms and is supported by a full-time Administrator, Charles Tirone.

In 2018, the Conservation Commission Members were: Rebecca Longley - Chair, Annika Scanlon - Vice Chair, Michael Flynn, David Pinette, Robert Hayes and Carl Saccone.

Historical Division

Historic District Commission (HDC) The Historic District Commission oversees both the West Street and Summer Avenue Historic Districts. The purpose of the HDC is to administer Section 7. 3 Local Historic District, of the General Bylaw, as it pertains to preserving the distinctive characteristics and architecture of the buildings through review of constructive projects. The HDC encourages building design compatible with the historic character of the Districts.

In 2018, the HDC reviewed twenty- seven ( 27) applications. Twelve ( 12) Certificates of Non- Applicability and eight( 8) Certificates of Appropriateness were issued for projects in the West Street Historic District. Six ( 6) Certificates of Non-Applicability and one ( 1) Certificate of Appropriateness were issued for projects in the Summer Avenue Historic District.

In 2018, the Commission was composed of five ( 5) voting members: Everett Blodgett— Chair, Virginia Adams, Ilene Bornstein, Greg Maganzini and Priscilla Poehler, and two (2) Alternate members: Amelia Freedman and Pino D' Orazio. Currently there are two (2) open alternate positions.

For more information about the Historic Districts and the HDC please refer to the Town of Reading' s website.

Reading Historical Commission (RHC) The work of the Reading Historical Commission ( RHC) continued to focus on its responsibility administering the Town Bylaw (GBL 7. 2 et seq.), primarily by conducting demolition delay hearings. However, the RHC' s important work during the year was far more varied and extensive.

RHC membership consisted of Jonathan Barnes, Chair; Samantha Couture, Secretary; Jack Williams, Treasurer; Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Member; and Ron Weston, Member. Virginia

19 Adams continued as an Associate Member, and the RHC added two new Associate Members: Amelia Devin Freedman and Pino D' Orazio. The RHC met formally 13 times ( one additional scheduled meeting was cancelled due to a snow storm), and several members attended various other Town meetings during the year.

Demolition Delay Hearings During the year, the RHC was involved with 5 structures subject to demolition delay hearings.

The RHC continued to monitor the historic house at 119 Salem Street, which had been subject to a demolition delay hearing in 2017 but remained intact until the end of 2018 when it was demolished.

A demolition delay hearing was conducted for 79- 81 Salem Street in October. After imposing the 6- month demolition delay, the RHC continued to work with the owner in negotiating an early release agreement letter regarding the site. Although an agreement was reached in principle, the owner declined to sign the letter and the house remains subject to the demolition delay until April 3, 2019.

A demolition delay hearing was conducted for 24 Grove Street in November 2018, but the RHC had been working with the owner for many months prior to the hearing date and continues to work with the owner as of this date. The 6- month demolition delay was imposed in November, and cooperative efforts have continued to try to save the historic house.

Similarly, a demolition delay hearing was conducted in December for 20- 24 Gould Street( an important historic commercial building in Reading' s Downtown Smart Growth District). As had been the case with 24 Grove Street, the RHC had been working extensively with the developer of the property through much of year. This included several RHC meetings beginning as early as March, as well as participating in numerous CPDC meetings and much dialogue with the Massachusetts Historical Commission ( MHC). The 6- month demolition delay was imposed in December. However, through extensive negotiations between the developer, the RHC and the MHC before the end of the year, an agreement governing the redevelopment project at 20- 24 Gould Street was reached between the developer, the MHC and the RHC and an early release agreement letter between the developer and RHC was prepared for signatures in January 2019.

The final property subject to the RHC demolition delay process this year was 136 Haven Street the former Post Office, another iconic historic commercial building in the Downtown Smart Growth District). The RHC' s extensive involvement with this property began and occurred in 2017 ( see the RHC Annual Report for 2017). However, the RHC continued to work with the developer during several meetings in 2018. The developer filed an application for a demolition delay hearing in December 2018, and appeared at the December meeting to review and discuss his application and his request for relief from the hearing process. The RHC determined that the Town Bylaw requires the public hearing in this case, and it was scheduled for January 2019.

Other Business Several RHC meetings were held during the year regarding 3 historic buildings on the Town' s List of Historic Structures, that are subject to historic or preservation deed

20 restrictions: Schoolhouse Condominiums ( 52 Sanborn Street), Reading Depot and 186 Summer Avenue.

Schoolhouse Condominiums - This historic building had been significantly damaged in a fire and was undergoing extensive reconstruction and renovations. Based upon the requirements of the deed restriction, the RHC met with the contractor and owner several times during the year for recommendations concerning new window placement, dumpster siting and heating/ventilation ductwork placements through building facade walls.

Reading Depot— This historic building, also subject to a historic/preservation deed restriction, underwent interior renovations to accommodate a new business. Jonathan Barnes met several times with the project architect and Select Board representatives to review recommendations concerning the work subject to the deed restrictions.

186 Summer Avenue - This historic house had undergone extensive RHC review and hearings in past years, and it is subject to a preservation restriction agreement( PRA) administered by the RHC and the HDC. As two years had elapsed and little work apparently performed at the site, the RHC and HDC had concerns about the structural integrity of those portions of this historic house within the purview of the PRA. Exercising its rights under the PRA, the RHC and HDC conducted a site inspection of the property with the owner and development team.

World War I and Reading Residents Display— Virginia Adams produced a visual display honoring World War I and the Participation of Reading Residents in the War Effort. It was prominently displayed in the Reading Public Library and commemorated the 100th anniversary of World War I.

CPDC Design Guidelines for the Downtown Smart Growth District—Following the CPDC hearing and decision regarding the project at 20- 24 Gould Street, CPDC undertook to revise its design guidelines related to such projects. Jonathan Barnes and Virginia Adams attended numerous CPDC meetings throughout the year and participated in the discussion and language revision process.

As in past years, the RHC continued to work with other Town boards, committees, and commissions, and be represented at various Town-wide activities, including DRT meetings, the New Resident Open House, the spring Reading Garden Club Sale and the Arts Reading" Discover the Arts Day" Event on the Common. Samantha Couture is representing the RHC in the Town- Wide Preservation Assessment Grant Program.

The RHC continues to monitor and maintain its data systems, files and collections in the Archives. This year, the RHC added an extensive collection of past Reading Chronicle editions, as well as the Diaries of Reading resident and well-known women' s rights advocate Emily Ruggles to it acquisitions.

The RHC continued to oversee the other processes and programs for which it is responsible. It continued to administer the Historic House Marker Program, honoring

21 requests for historic house markers and updating the Historic House Marker Program on the RHC website. The RHC completed other revisions to its processes, including revising several documents and letters associated with the demolition delay hearing process and updating the RHC website. Ron Weston created a comprehensive New Member Information Packet.

Throughout the year, the RHC continued to receive and respond to numerous inquiries typically from Reading residents, realtors and developers. These inquiries, by telephone, email or written letters, concerned questions about the demolition delay bylaw, contemplated modifications to historic structures or features, donations of" historic artifacts" and information about the history of specific properties or items.

Inspections Division

The Inspections Division is responsible for carrying out inspectional services on commercial and residential construction in the areas of building, gas, plumbing and wiring. In addition, the division is responsible for enforcing the Town' s Zoning By-laws and providing staff to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Statistics Year End 2018 Previous Year End 2017 Building: Building Permits Issued" 1034 971

Inspections 1834 1780

Certificates of Inspections 105 121

Occupancy Permits Issued 162 169

Fees Received 499, 302* 381, 616*

Wiring: Wiring Permits Issued 647 670

Inspections 937 1059

Fees Received 60, 724* 51, 806*

Plumbing/ Gas: Gas Permits Issued 285 300

Gas Fees Received 12, 000* 11, 771*

Plumbing Permits Issued 403 442

Plumbing Fees Received 22, 606* 19, 706*

Combined Inspections 1098 1289 Gas/ Plumbing

22 TOTAL FEES 594, 632* 464, 899*

Totals do not include permit fees for Johnson Woods, 467 Main Street, School House Commons ( 172 Woburn Street) or the Met at Reading Station (fka Reading Village) deposited in revolving building account.

The total Building permits issued include Building, Mechanical, Fire & Sprinkler Alarm

DRT/Pre- Construction Meetings— 40 MBCIA Meetings —6 Court— 7 court dates

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals met 21 times in 2018. The ZBA voted on petitions for 1 Variance, 13 Special Permits and 1 Appeal. Two cases were found to be allowed by right and 7 cases were withdrawn for a variety of reasons.

The Zoning Board of Appeals held several public hearings for the Eaton Lakeview 40B. They met 6 times in 2018 and the hearing was continued into 2019.

ZBA Members are Chairman John Jarema, Robert Redfern, Damase Caouette, Erik Hagstrom, and Nick Pernice, and Associate Member Kyle Turnow. Staff support to the ZBA was primarily provided by Glen Redmond— Building Commissioner, Julie Mercier— Community Development Director, Andrew MacNichol —Staff Planner, and Kristen Grover— Administrative Specialist.

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services consists of the Elder/Human Services Division, Health Division, Recreation Division and Veterans' Services.

Elder/Human Services Division Reading Elder/Human Services provides social services, nurse advocacy, transportation, a variety of wellness, socialization programs, and nutrition for Reading residents age 60 and over. The Division also assists residents of all ages with social services, advocacy, referrals and holiday programs. In assisting residents both young and old, the Department works closely with all town departments and community partners in receiving referrals and ensuring safety and quality of life are maintained to the highest standards.

Elder/Human Services partners with many outside organizations. The Department' s state designated ASAP (Aging Service Access Point) is Mystic Valley Elder Services ( MVES). ASAPs manage the state-based Massachusetts Home Care Program, and work with Councils on Aging Elder Services), established under the federal Older Americans Act, to make sure that seniors have access to all essential services. Through MVES a variety of services are provided including

23 home care, personal care, meal- site catering and home- delivered meals through the Meals on Wheels program. Not all residents are eligible for MVES nor do all accept the services provided. In these situations, the Division plays a vital role in assisting Reading seniors.

The staff consists of an Administrator ( 35 hr/wk), a Case Manager ( 35 hr/wk), a Senior Center

Coordinator ( 20 hr/wk), a Van Driver( 35 hr/wk), a Nurse Advocate ( 37. 5 hr/wk) and a Clerk ( 19 hr/wk).

Aging in Reading: A Community Needs Assessment In 2016/2017 the Town partnered with the UMass Boston Gerontology Institute on a Needs Assessment for the Elder Services Division. The purpose of this assessment was to better position the Division to respond to the increasing population of senior citizens within the town.

As a result of the Needs Assessment the physical layout of the Pleasant Street Center was examined closely. It was determined that bathroom facilities are not possible on the main floor. However, the reception was redesigned to create a more welcoming environment. New lighting was installed and the reception desk was lowered to comply with ADA guidelines.

Copies the study are available on the Town website and through the Elder Services Division.

25th Anniversary of the Pleasant Street Center 25h March of 2018 marked the anniversary of the downtown fire station becoming the Town' s Senior Center. The Council on Aging received $ 2,925. 00 in donations from local businesses in support of the Celebration. The Division hosted a block parry for all residents. The Reading Firefighters Union provided and cooked hotdogs and hamburgers. Proceeds from the donations went to providing additional food, live entertainment and giveaways.

Social Services The Senior Case Manager addresses the needs and concerns of Reading residents of all ages. Assistance involves crisis intervention, food pantry, domestic violence, homelessness and information and referrals regarding housing, mental health, and disability-related concerns.

For those age 60 and over, assistance also includes intervening in cases of neglect, loneliness, or depression, hoarding, coordinating appointments with area medical and social service agencies; as well as providing information and referrals with regard to nursing home/rehabilitation placement and eligibility for State and Federal programs.

The Department receives referrals and assistance from many Town Departments as well as outside agencies. Police, Fire and the EHS Division meet monthly for a round table discussion to review critical cases. Other areas in which the Senior Case Manager partners with Town Departments include the Veterans Agent in ensuring services for veterans, the DPW in holiday programs and the Library on a variety of programs and referrals. During 2018 the Sr. Case Manager had 510 active cases in addition to daily inquiries.

The Senior Case Manager provides eligibility screening and assistance with applications for the Reading Food Pantry. In order to qualify for the Food Pantry the Case manager meets with the

24 applicant to review their financial qualifications and residency requirements. The Department also provides transportation to the Food Pantry which is coordinated by the Senior Case Manager.

Nurse Advocacy The Nurse Advocate is dedicated to helping Reading seniors manage their health care needs. This position is instrumental in identifying the frailest seniors in Reading, especially those who live alone and do not have someone nearby for support. Through outreach and referrals the Nurse Advocate is able to help seniors better understand changes in their medical conditions and/ or medication. She is available to seniors at the Pleasant Street Center and home visits.

Other responsibilities of the Nurse Advocate include educating, counseling and advocating for seniors. The Nurse Advocate also serves in a leadership role in coordinating a variety of wellness programs for seniors at the Pleasant Street Center. During 2018 the Nurse Advocate had 354 active cases in addition to daily inquiries.

Transportation There are a variety of transportation programs available to Reading residents. The Social Services division assists with referrals for the MBTA Ride program and coordinates services for the Reading Response Medical Transportation program. This service provides taxi or chair car transportation for medical appointments throughout the Boston Area. The Reading Response Program is funded by the Town of Reading' s Hospital Trust Fund, the income on which helps to defray medically related services to Reading citizens as authorized by the Commissioners.

As part of the Medical Transportation program, residents having day surgical procedures can be accompanied by a Home Health aide. During 2018 the division scheduled 1245 rides through the Reading Response program.

The division also operates a 12- passenger van for seniors and adults with disabilities. Transportation is provided in-town and surrounding shopping plazas for the following purposes: errands, grocery shopping, voting, pharmacy needs, and visiting the Pleasant Street Center. For younger residents, the van services offers transportation to and from the food pantry and other vital destinations. In 2018, the van provided 5973 one- way trips.

The Division operates two vans, one on a regular route and the other offering bimonthly trips to various destinations. In 2018, 249 residents attended trips throughout the area.

The Pleasant Street Center

In late June the Pleasant Street Center Coordinator retired after 14 years of service. After reviewing the staffing plan, it was decided Residents would be best served by dividing the position between a part-time Senior Center Coordinator and a part- time Clerk. This plan allows for consistency on the reception desk and a more welcoming environment. In December a part-time Sr. Center Coordinator was hired. The search for a clerk will take place in early 2019.

The Pleasant Street Center provides fitness, nutrition, socialization and wellbeing for Reading seniors. The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8: 30 am— 4: 00 pm. Lunch is served Monday through Friday ( except holidays) at 11: 45 am. Meals are provided by Mystic Valley Elder

25 Services. During the year, 3775 lunches were served at the Pleasant street Center. During 2018, 950 residents took part in an activity at the Center.

The Center Coordinator' s primary responsibility is to manage the daily operations of the Center including the care of the facility and the coordination of activities. Below is a summary of the programs.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Frida Zumba fitness Art Lessons Zumba Zumba B. E. S. T. - Strength Training

Hairdresser* Advanced Art Knitting Club Reflexology Walking Club Yoga Brain Yoga Billiards Mah Jongg Chess Cribbage Bingo Computer Computer Lessons Party Bridge Lessons Birthday Lunch* Computer Tai Chi Book Club* Clean & Sober Lessons Support Group Blood Pressure Walking Club Parkinson' s Movies Clinic Support Group* Memory Cafe*+ Low Vision* Blood Pressure Clinic SHINE- SHINE- health Scuttlebutt* health insurance info* insurance info* Chair Yoga I Movie Days Chair Volley Ball*

Meet monthly Meets at Library

In 2018 the Division once again applied for and received at Title IIIE grant from Mystic Valley Elder Services in support of the Memory Cafe. The grant was for $ 1800. 00 to support programming and supplies needed to operate the Cafe.

The Division publishes a monthly newsletter, The Pleasantries, to increase awareness of the programs. Included in the newsletters is a listing of special events including day trips, dinner programs, Lunch n' Learn programs, musical entertainment and trivia days. In addition to the newsletter, the division also sends a weekly email newsletter to subscribers. Groups supporting special events in 2018 include the Police Department, Lions Club, and the Council on Aging.

Intergeneration Programs Elder/Human Services continues to reach out to the community, particularly the younger generation. High School students volunteer as bingo callers, computer instructors and kitchen staff during the summer months. In 2018 the Boys High School Hockey and Lacrosse teams assisted 54 elders with snow removal.

26 As in past years the middle schools provided entertainment during the holidays. In the Spring, Parker Middle School hosted the annual intergenerational Cribbage Tournament. The Division continues to play an active role in Downtown Trick or Treating.

Volunteers Over the course of the last several years, there has been a decrease in the number of volunteers and volunteer hours. This is largely in part due to the staffing hours required to manage and train volunteers. As social services contacts and clients increase, the time needed to recruit volunteers has diminished. The division recognizes the importance and need for volunteers and is grateful to the residents that offer their time in service.

Positions filled by volunteers include: Pleasant Street Center receptionists, gardeners, book discussion leaders, game leaders, income tax preparers, computer instructors, COA members, friendly visitors, office workers, newsletter editor, kitchen helpers, shoppers for homebound seniors, and shopping escorts.

In the past year 104 registered volunteers gave estimated 4590. 88 hours of service. The financial equivalent for these services is approximately $37, 877.00.

Property Tax Workers The Property Tax Worker program allows Reading seniors to perform various tasks for Town departments in exchange for an abatement on their property taxes. The program is open to Reading residents age 62 and over or disabled, who own property and have a household income that does not exceed limits set by the program. In 2018, there were 26 tax workers and each participant was permitted to earn a maximum abatement of $1, 000 annually. The workers performed 3088. 20 hours of service. In 2018, participants were compensated at a rate of$ 8. 00 per hour for a program total of$ 24, 705. 60. The program has been funded through the Assessors' Overlay account.

Burbank Trust Fund The fund was established by the Burbank Family of Reading. This fund can be used in a variety of ways to benefit seniors. The fund was established with no usage restrictions however the COA determined the fund cannot go below $250, 000. 00.

In 2018, the Council on Aging approved expenditures from the Dorothy L. Burbank Trust to pay for the following: three months of postage cost for bulk mailings of the newsletter, birthday cakes, gift certificates, lunch for the monthly birthday celebrants.

The Council allows the Division Administration a discretionary budget of $3, 000. 00 to provide entertainment at the Pleasant Street Center.

2018 beginning balance = $ 262,330. 00 2018 ending balance= $ 272,565. 00

Patrons for Older Adults Fund In 2010, Town Meeting members voted to accept a gift from the Patrons for Older Adults Article 17). This fund is used to support programs not funded by the Town of Reading. " Nevi'

27 programs can be funded year after year. The fund came to Elder Services/ COA as a gift from The Patron for Older Adults, who donated the money when the organization dismantled. The fund when originally established was in the amount of$ 125, 000.00.

In 2018, the Council on Aging approved expenditures from the fund to support the Volunteer Appreciation Event and a Chinese Dinner. In addition, the Council approved funding day trips for seniors. The fund covers the cost of fuel and drivers salary for a variety of monthly excursions. In 2018, 250 residents participated in the day trip program.

2018 beginning balance = $ 142,338. 00 2018 ending balance= $ 141, 731. 19

Schroeder Trust Fund The Schroeder fund is a goodwill fund that can only be used to provide small gestures of kindness to seniors. This fund allows the COA to purchase and deliver meals to seniors on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. In 2018, the Thanksgiving meals were once again generously donated by Christopher' s Restaurant and not purchased by the Schroeder Trust. All meals were delivered by Council on Aging members and staff. In 2018, the staff added a lobster roll lunch meal delivery to 15 seniors living in isolation.

The Schroeder fund allows interest only spending, and cannot go below $ 10, 000.

2018 beginning balance = $ 23, 088. 00 2018 ending balance= $ 22, 939.29

Donations Many individuals and organizations have generously supported Elder/Human Services' efforts by providing money, gifts, and in- kind services. The Elder Services Donations Fund covers situations for persons age 60 and older who lack financial resources to cover basic needs or emergencies. The Human Service Donations Fund is for persons under age 60 who lack financial resources for emergency situations.

During 2018, the Division received a $ 10, 000.00 donation from the Fulchino Family Trust. A portion of the donated funds were used to make improvements to the Pleasant Street Center in accordance with the Needs Assessment.

Human Services Donations 2018 beginning balance = $ 5, 096. 00 Human Services Donations 2018 ending balance = $ 11, 075. 00

Elder Services Donations 2018 beginning balance = $ 43, 692. 00 Elder Services Donations 2018 ending balance= $ 46, 609.46

Holiday Programs Adopt-a-Family Once again, the Reading Rotary Club and ReadingCARES coordinated the Adopt-A-Family holiday program. Elder/Human Services assisted them by verifying eligibility and distributing

28 food and gifts to families in need. The Adopt-a-Family program matches low income Reading families with confidential donors of food and gifts for children. This past year, 96 donor groups, families, and individuals made donations of food and gifts to the Adopt-A-Family program. During Thanksgiving 54 families received food baskets and during Christmas 55 families received baskets.

Thanksgiving/Christmas Baskets The Social Worker supplies the Wakefield Elks with a list of 12 seniors who would welcome receiving a basket of a complete holiday dinner.

Hitching Post Gift Shop Giving Tree For the third and final year the Division partnered with the Hitching Post Gift Shop. Through the Center, seniors were able to refer friends and neighbors for the giving tree. The division staff coordinated the names and gift suggestions and anonymously submitted them to the Hitching Post. Shoppers to the gift shop selected the seniors and purchased gifts. In 2018, there were 45 recipients in the program.

Council on Aging Home Delivered Meals During Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and August, the Council on Aging delivered 35 individual holiday dinners to residents in need. The Council works with individual businesses within the community to sponsor the meal and they are delivered by Council members as well as staff.

Council on Aging Board The Council on Aging is a 10- member advisory board. They meet the second Monday of the month September through June. The role of the Council is to aid the department in promoting the needs of Reading Seniors. The Council is also responsible for overseeing the Burbank Trust Fund and Patrons for Older Adults Trust Fund. The purpose of these funds is to help subsidize the activities of the Department to the benefit of Reading seniors.

Health Division The mission of the Health Division is to educate, promote, improve and protect the public health and well-being of the citizens of the Town of Reading, while contributing to building a healthy community and environment in which to live. Under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Law and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Public Health Laws, the Health Division is mandated under a dutiful obligation to develop and implement health policies, standards, bylaws and regulations. The Division is also obligated to conduct inspections and provide public health services to the community.

Functions The Division enforces local, state and federal public health laws, rules and regulations. The Division promotes, educates, offers and enforces the following: disease and injury prevention, immunization clinics, responses to bacterial illnesses, monitoring of disease outbreaks, health education and prevention programs, health advisories, health and wellness programs, nutrition and fitness information, tobacco control programs, environmental protection, responses to health hazards, ensuring water quality, monitoring of waste disposal, investigations into noise and air

29 pollution, animal health, health monitoring, enforcement and ensuring of health and safety codes, health care access, and emergency preparedness and response.

Other public health functions include enforcement of the following local, state and federal codes, regulations and State & Federal statutes: Town of Reading Board of Health Regulations, Town of Reading Code of Ordinances, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mandated Enforcement of Massachusetts State Sanitary Code( s), Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mandated Enforcement of Massachusetts State Statutes —Chapter 111 Public Health Laws, Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Mandated Enforcement of other Massachusetts General Laws & Statutes,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Mandated Requirements & Inspections, U.S. Federal Mandated Requirements, Inspections and Trainings, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS) and Department of Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) —The 1999 Federal Food Code, and Health Departments Other Mandated Requirements, Services & Inspections.

2018 Permitting The Health Division issued a total of 547 permits in 2018, as follows: under Title V - Well; under the Food Protection Program— Food Service/Retail, Temporary, Residential, Mobile, Church, and School; under Community Sanitation— 19 Animal/Barn/Beaver, 0 Body Art, 4 Summer Day Camp, 247 Dumpsters, 228 Food, 8 Private Wells, 8 Septage Hauler, 4 Septic Abandonment, 1 Tanning, 9 Tobacco Establishment, 19 Portable Toilets.

Accomplishments The Division sustained a high level of public health services, maintained policies and procedures on accountability and transparency, and executed a cost savings policy.

Community Health Services Maintained compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health 105 CMR 300. 00 " Reportable Diseases Isolation& Quarantine" requirements and immunization clinics and screenings for reportable infectious and communicable disease control investigation. Sustained Public Health Nursing services. Provide Influenza clinics. Issued 705 residential vaccinations. Sustained Influenza vaccinations for Reading home bound residents. Sustained compliance with Massachusetts Virtual Epidemiologic Network which is a web- based disease surveillance and case management system. Sustained compliance with MAVEN review and investigation of all reportable infectious and communicable diseases. Reviewed summer recreational camp applications of more than 1, 346 campers and counselors for required immunizations, physicals and CORPS/ SORT' S. Sustained educational community information on opioids abuse and prevention.

Food Protection Program Maintained full compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health 105 CMR 590.000 - Food Protection Program by ensuring compliance with annual food

30 service establishment inspections, code compliance, monitoring and investigation of all food borne illness outbreaks. Conducted 262 routine Food Establishment Inspections. Conducted 123 Re- Inspections. Conducted site plan reviews for new food establishments. Between housing, nuisance, and food, only 32 complaints were documented.

Community Sanitation Program Maintained compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Community Sanitation Division for: 105 CMR 410. 00 Minimum Standards for Human Habitation; 105 CMR 430. 000 Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children; 105 CMR 435. 000 Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools; 105 CMR 123. 000 Minimum Standards Tanning Salons; 105 CMR 335. 000 Treatment of Persons Exposed to Rabies; 105 CMR 460. 000 Mass Regulations for Lead Poising Prevention Control; MGL Ch. 111 s 131 Investigations into Public Health nuisances ( Noise, air and odor

pollution.

Environmental Health Maintained compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 105 CMR 15. 00 - for all On- Site Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, Grease Traps and Private Wells. Sustained new weekly Arbovirus/ Mosquito Control Information and community statistics. Sustained Arbovirus/ Mosquito Control surveillance. Sustained preventive maintenance by adult and larval mosquito control and ditch maintenance. Developed a new educational seminar to the residents of Reading community on Tick borne illness- Lyme disease. Sustained tobacco control compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Health Communities and Board of Health Tobacco regulations.

Emergency Preparedness Maintained compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management. Met all FYI State & Federal Public Health mandated deliverables required by the MDPH- Massachusetts State Public Health Department for the Region 3B Public Health Coalition. The Coalition meets monthly to continuously prepare for emergencies and to discuss Department of Public Health' s updated information.

Animal Control Division

31 Maintained compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health 105 CMR 300 & 330 Division of Animals regarding the keeping of animals, rabies control, and mosquito control.

Weights & Measure Division inspections for 2018 Maintain compliance with Massachusetts Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Division of Standards. Achieved full State Compliance Consumer& Merchants Protection Act, Chapter 295. 33 businesses inspected and checked; 425 scale certificates of compliance issued. 13 gas stations inspected and checked; gas meter certificates of compliance issued.

2019 Goals The Health Division will continue to work with the Board of Health, Town staff, volunteers, elected officials, and community partners to support the essential functions of public health for the Town of Reading. This work includes: Monitoring the Town' s public health status to identify community health problems. Diagnosing and investigating public health problems and environmental health hazards. Informing, educating, and empowering the community about public health issues. Mobilizing community partnerships to identify and solve public health problems. Developing policies and plans that support Town residents and community health efforts. Enforcing public health laws and regulations that protect the health and wellness and ensure safety of the community. Directing the community to needed personal public health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable. Assuring a competent public health and personal healthcare workforce. Evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of individual and population- based health services. Researching new ideas and innovative solutions to public health problems.

Division staff will also maintain: Involvement with the community in helping assist in public health issues such as opioid abuse, addiction and treatment services. Adequate community public health services. Participation in the 3B Public Health Coalition. On-going efforts as part of the Healthy Communities Tobacco Collaborative. Outreach into the community to promote awareness of emergency preparedness for emerging public health issues including pandemic flu, bioterrorism, natural disasters and emerging diseases.

Board of Health In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, the Board of Health is comprised of three ( 3) appointed officials by the Select Board; these positions are three-year terms with one member being appointed annually. The Board of Health holds monthly meetings. Additional meetings are scheduled if required. In 2018, the Board of Health members were: Kevin Sexton — Chairman,

32 Emmy Dove —Vice Chair, Eleanor Shonkoff- Member, Lara Romanowski —Associate, Heidi Pfeifer— Associate, John Costigan—Chairman ( through 10/ 25/ 2018).

In 2018, the Board of Health was staffed by Laura Vlasuk—Health Agent, Nicole Nichols— Public Health Nurse ( part-time), Maria Tamagna — Public Health Nurse part-time), Kammy Demello — Health Inspector, John Fralick — Health Inspector ( part-time), Robert Bracy— Health Inspector( part-time), Kristen Grover— Administrative Specialist.

RECREATION

The mission of the Reading Recreation Division is to provide the community with year-round recreational activities. Recreation programs are broad based to meet the recreational needs of all segments of the population. The Recreation Division must continually update and modify its programming to meet the current needs of the community. As the community' s participation in and awareness of local recreational programs increase, so do their expectations of Recreation Division programs. The Recreation Division must be ready to anticipate and adapt to these growing expectations and trends.

Jenna Fiorente is the Recreation Administrator and has worked for the Town for 7 years. She has worked hard surrounding herself with seasonal staff members who she trusts and knows will do a good job for the Division when called upon. Jenna is also responsible for managing playground and field projects as well as renting out all of the fields in Town. In 2018, she facilitated the Barrows Playground Improvement Project which extended the playground out and added a traverse wall. The Recreation Administrator continues to work with leaders of the sports organizations to develop other field opportunities within what is already provided. Ideally, adding lights to existing fields is the best way to expand field usage.

The Recreation Administrator is also the liaison to the Recreation Committee and the Birch Meadow Master Plan Subcommittee, where she records and submits Public Meeting minutes. The Recreation Administrator and these committees work together to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Reading Recreation Division.

Sue Simeola has been with the Recreation Division for 10 years. She is the Senior Administrative Assistant of the Division. Sue handles many of the records for the Division including payment plans, outstanding balances, medical records, CORI records, Payroll, etc. Sue also helps out with events such as travel basketball tryouts and pre- fit night, Halloween parade and Downtown Trick or Treat. In 2018, Sue took over payroll for all of Public Services. Sue handles much of the face- to- face and other customer services and is the glue of the Recreation Division.

The Division was budgeted for a part-time Program Coordinator. Shannon Fratto was hired in May of 2018 and has done wonderful job learning about all the current programs in Recreation. Shannon has also found some great new programming to offer to the community. She is a tremendous asset to the Division. The Recreation Administrator and Senior Administrative Assistant still help to facilitate and run programs due to the high demand of activities. In the future, the Division hopes to have a full-time Program Coordinator position placed back into the budget.

33 The Reading Recreation Division has been glad to offer the public over 400 recreational programs and events throughout the past year. The most popular programs are Saturday Night Lights Flag Football and Recreation Summer Camp. Reading Recreation hopes to meet the communities changing recreational needs while providing them with a combination of safe, fun, and educational programs. Suggestions of new programs are welcomed and encouraged.

VETERANS' SERVICES

The Veterans' Services Office is the main point of contact for advocacy and support of veterans. A full range of benefits and services are available to veterans and their families based on certain qualifications and eligibility requirements. State Veterans' public assistance is mandated by Chapter 115, Mass. General Laws, 108 CMR Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations. This program assists eligible Veterans and their families with income maintenance, medical care, and emergency services. The number of beneficiaries and expenditures has remained level. Through continued outreach, new residents have been identified and are now receiving benefits. At the same time, some individuals have been removed from the rolls due to non- qualification and through VSO assistance in finding employment or financial assistance through other State or Federal programs. The State repays 75% of these costs in the following fiscal year through State aid payments.

Applications for federal benefits are processed through this office, coordinated with the regional office of Department of Veterans Affairs and various Veterans Administration medical and support facilities. Utilization of VetraSpec, internet Veteran claims management software, greatly improved claim submission times and accuracy resulting in quicker decisions by the VA. Demand for these services is steadily increasing to include claims for Service Connected Disabilities, veteran, dependent and survivor pensions, Aid & Attendance, Dependency and Indemnity compensation, medical and death benefit entitlement. In the past year, Reading residents received over $3. 8m in compensation and pensions from the VA.

The VSO provides outreach to veterans to ensure they are aware of and utilizing additional State benefits to include tuition waivers, motor vehicle benefits, property tax exemptions, annuities and bonuses, counseling, employment assistance, housing assistance and many more. Our goal is to accurately identify and obtain necessary assistance in a timely manner that veterans and their family have earned and deserve. The VSO provides outreach during the Reading Lions Club Reading Friends and Family Day, the Fall Street Faire, New Residents Open House and other public information gatherings. He attends school functions and works with scouting programs to promote overall awareness and appreciation of Veterans and their sacrifices.

The Veterans' office coordinates public ceremonies on Memorial Day with services at all four Reading cemeteries, and Veterans Day ceremonies throughout the Town. This past September, the Town honored 28 Korean War Veterans at the Parker Middle School with the presentation of the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal presented by Mr. Yonghyon Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea.

34 The Veterans group " Scuttlebutt" continues to be a very popular gathering. The meeting is held the first Thursday of each month, at 10: 00 AM at the Pleasant Street Senior Center. It is open to all Veterans and those interested in Military history. Members enjoy the comradery of fellow sailors and soldiers, share sea stories and other personal experiences, learn and discuss the Military history of the month, and enjoy guest speakers and historical movies.

The Veterans' Services office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7: 30 AM —5: 30 PM. Tuesday 7: 30 AM —7: 00 PM. Home and off-hour appointments are available upon request. You may reach Kevin Bohmiller at: 781- 942- 6652 or lcbohmiller(&ci. readin . ma.us.

Mystic Valley Elder Services

In FY18 603 Reading residents used Mystic Valley' s services valued at $3, 416,651. Of these, 97 were eligible for Nursing Facility care while remaining at home.

Mystic Valley Elder Services is a nonprofit organization, which has been helping people find practical solutions to long term care issues since 1975. Our goal is to help seniors, disabled adults and their family caregivers find the best available services that fit within family resources. We offer a wide range of services creatively designed to support the challenges of daily life and independent living. Some are free of charge, others are offered on a sliding fee scale or private pay basis.

Information & Assistance: Resource consultants offer FREE advice and referrals from our extensive database of local, state and national resources. Assistance is available by telephone, email or a home visit by an experienced Care Manager. 279 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 25, 960

Care Management& Home Care Services: A range of programs for seniors designed to provide assistance with activities of daily living bathing, dressing, etc.) for those who wish to remain in their own homes. Includes: in-home assessment by a care manager, development of a care plan, and delivery of approved services. 279 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 3, 176, 121

Caregiver Support: Services may include an in-home assessment, caregiver training and education regarding such areas as memory loss, home safety, respite care and fall prevention. Provides useful resources especially for working and long distance caregivers. 12 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 13, 802

Meals on Wheels: A mid-day meal and daily check in by a friendly driver for those over 60 who are homebound and unable to prepare their own food. 18, 301 Meals served at a Cost of$ 136,602

Senior Dining Sites: Centers in 20 locations offer seniors an opportunity to meet and enjoy a nutritious lunch. Ethnic meals are available. 4, 047 Meals served at a Cost of$ 29, 720

35 Behavioral Health Services: Clinical Caseworker provides outreach and connects consumers to behavioral health services in home and community settings. The program provides assistance with coordination and payment of behavioral health services. 17 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 15, 524

Minority Outreach: Services for non- and limited-English speakers include information and referral, translation of and assistance responding to important documents, health insurance information counseling, and English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL) classes. 4 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 602

SHINE Health Benefits Counseling: Trained counselors provide seniors with no-cost, confidential counseling and unbiased information regarding health insurance and prescription drug options. 297 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 5, 716

Money Management Assistance: Trained volunteers provide assistance with bill paying, budgeting and banking tasks. A volunteer may also serve as a Representative Payee. 7 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 8, 612

Volunteer Program: Dedicated volunteers augment the agency' s capacity by sharing their expertise with a variety of professional and administrative functions, providing bill paying assistance to elders, counseling Medicare and MassHealth recipients, staffing congregate meal sites and/or food pantries, and serving as literacy tutors in area elementary schools. 24 Volunteers performing 1, 444 hours of service

Legal Assistance: No-cost legal assistance and education on issues such as public benefits, landlord tenant disputes and loss of independence. 9 Consumers served at a Cost of$ 3, 188

TRIP Metro North: A free, passenger- controlled transportation program open to older adults and adults living with disabilities. 1 Consumer served at a Cost of$ 80

Trails Committee Throughout 2018, the Trails Committee continued its mission of planning, developing and maintaining the trails of Reading, which connect residents to the many natural features the Town has to offer. The Committee sponsored or joined a number of events including: a Winter Walk in Bare Meadow in January, Earth Day in April, and Friends & Family Day in June. The Committee met six times in 2018 and attended Select Board, Conservation Commission, and Walkable Reading meetings another five times.

Thanks to the hard work of members and volunteers, the Committee was able to conduct multiple visits to the Maillet and Alligator Alley sites; do trail cleanups and maintenance in the Maillet, Higgins, Bare Meadow, and Kurchian Woods Conservation Areas; reblaze Town Forest trails; and lead two Tot Walks. All told, over 80 hours of volunteer time were tallied.

36 In September, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded the Reading Trails Committee a Recreation Trails Grant to build the Aberjona River Headwaters Trail at the Maillet Conservation Area. The funds will be used to construct two bridges, 40 feet of boardwalk, and 90 feet of bog bridge throughout the conservation area. The grant totals 11, 640 and work will proceed through 2020.

The Committee continues to focus on key projects which include the trail and infrastructure improvements throughout the Maillet Conservation area, and work on a proposal for a Bare Meadow habitat study.

The Select Board voted to re- extend the Trails Committee through June 30, 2021.

37 FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Finance Department, under the direction of the Town Accountant, supports a wide variety of financial and administrative functions. The Finance Department staff are designed to be flexible and experienced in many of these divisions, as work flows vary throughout the year:

a.) Accounting: The Accounting Department is responsible for maintaining financial records. These records facilitate the preparation of financial reports and schedules that provide meaningful, accurate information for comparability and for management' s decision making process. The Accounting Department ensures that all financial transactions are in compliance with legal requirements and are properly recorded on a timely basis. The Town used the auditing firm of Melanson & Heath in FY 2018. b.) Assessors: Assessment of property is the first step in the process of tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment division' s function is to provide for the fair and equitable assessment of all taxable real and personal property. A three- member Board of Assessors sets policy.

c.) General Finance: Collections is responsible for collecting all taxes and other charges ( including ambulance and water/sewer/ storm water bills). They also receive and process all deposits ( such as schools and recreation). Treasury is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town, School and Light Department functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing activities, including those on behalf of the Town' s Trust Funds ( assisted by the Trust Fund Commissioners).

Finance: Assessment Division Assessment of property is the first step in the process of tax revenue collection for the Town of Reading. The Assessment Division' s function is to provide for the fair and equitable assessment of all taxable real and personal property. The Assessors trend the values each year so that the revaluations done every three years won' t result in substantial changes. The Assessors must annually determine the tax levy and obtain State approval of the tax rate so that bills can be issued in a timely manner.

The tax rate for FY 2019 was set at $ 14. 23 per thousand for residential and $ 14. 48 per thousand

for commercial, a $ 0. 36 increase per thousand from the FY 2018 rate for residential and $. 56 increase for commercial. The total assessed value of all properties and accounts for FY 2019 is

5. 193 billion which is a 6. 5% increase from the previous year.

The breakdown of Reading roe for FY 2018 is as follows: Assessed Value Share Change Residential 4, 799, 025, 435 92.4% 6. 9% Commercial 333, 243, 565 6. 4% 80% Industrial 11, 136, 400 0. 2% 1. 7% Personal 49, 493, 290 1. 0% 10. 4%

TOTAL 5, 192, 898,690 1 100. 00% 6.5%

38 Finance: Collection Division The Collection Division is responsible for collecting all taxes and other charges ( including ambulance and water/sewer/ storm water bills). This Division also receives and processes all deposits ( such as schools and recreation).

Massachusetts does not allow Towns to pay any charges associated with electronic collection of tax bills —such as a flat fee or credit card fee. Debit card usage is comparatively inexpensive, and an economical method to pay online.

Electronic Payments (* to 12/ 31/ 18) CY18* CY17* CY16* CY15* CY14 Registered Users 61300 6, 300 5, 481 4, 847 4, 250 Electronic Payments 13, 235 5, 325 4, 300 1 3, 606 3, 218 Municipal lien certificates have decreased due mainly to more mortgage companies paying overdue balances of homeowners to avoid liens. Foreclosures dropped off from a high in 2008, in sharp contrast to economic measures nationally.

Municipal Lien Certificates Foreclosures (Foreclosure deeds recorded at Fee increased 121112010 the Regisof Deeds as of 12/ 31/ 18) Issued Fees 2018 1 FY18 696 $ 38, 100 2017 8 FY17 918 $ 44, 250 2016 10 FY16 773 $ 41, 350 2015 3 FY15 786 $ 42, 000 2014 2 FY14 702 $ 37, 600 2013 6 FY13 1251 $ 66, 450 2012 5 FY12 1170 $ 61, 400 2011 10 FY11* 1107 $ 40, 525 2010 18 FY10 859 $ 24, 875 FY09 969 $ 26, 901 FY08 743 $ 22, 350

Real estate taxes collected were $ 66.2 million — a 3. 8% increase from the $ 63. 8 million in the previous year. Personal property taxes collected increased to $0.612 million from $0. 490 million; and Excise tax collections increased to $3. 98 million in FY18 from $3. 72 million in FY17.

Finance: General Division This Division is responsible for providing the cash for the operation of all Town and School functions on a timely basis. In addition, it conducts all borrowing and investing activities, including those on behalf of the Town' s Trust Funds.

Interest earnings for the General Fund during FY18 were only $ 785, 756 — a few years ago this figure was about$ 1. 7 million before interest rates began their historic drop.

39 General Finance - Trust Funds:

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Beginning Balances 9, 125, 527 $ 9, 289, 189 $ 9, 556, 486 $ 9, 679, 907 $ 9, 917, 213

Contributions 115, 146 $ 130, 471 $ 98, 048 $ 147, 727 $ 116, 257

Disbursements 1P275, 68) ( 1269, 343) ( I0)1, 176) ( I , 695) ( 1290, 997)

Interest 323, 783 $ 406, 169 $ 326, 549 $ 389, 274 $ 388, 880

Ending Balances 9, 289, 189 $ 9, 556, 486 $ 9, 679, 907 $ 9, 917, 213$ 10, 131, 353

The Trust Funds disbursed over $ 1. 44 million in the past five years as shown in the table above. The Hospital Trust Fund continued to provide aid through the Reading Response Program, which provides skilled health care services, respite care, medical transportation and Lifeline Emergency call systems to Reading residents who meet specific health and income guidelines.

Ending Ending Ending Ending Ending 1- year Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Change

FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Cemetery 4, 021, 156 $ 4, 169, 742 $ 4, 251, 156 $ 4, 419, 110 $ 4, 566, 581 3. 3% Hospital 4, 302, 000 $ 4, 408, 337 $ 4, 466, 461 $ 4, 529, 404 $ 4, 573, 768 1. 0% Library 59, 095 $ 61, 692 $ 63, 814 $ 66, 397 $ 69, 013 3. 9% Scholarships 172, 384 $ 171, 706 $ 168, 174 $ 166, 477 $ 188, 281 13. 1%

Veterans Memorial 119, 634 $ 122, 613 $ 116, 544 $ 117, 066 $ 120, 701 3. 1% Downtown Imp 37, 363 $ 37, 378 $ 39, 593 $ 49, 035 $ 51, 241 4. 5% Celebration 43, 923 $ 45, 853 $ 42, 863 $ 42, 286 $ 41, 453 - 2. 0%

Historic 79, 409 $ 83, 331 $ 79, 080 $ 82, 286 $ 85, 727 4. 2% Preservation Elder Services 427, 823 $ 428, 271 $ 423, 727 $ 428, 012 $ 429, 540 4%

Loans 26, 401 $ 27, 561 $ 28, 509 $ 19, 202 $ 16, 008 - 16. 6%

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon Angstrom, CPA Town Accountant

40 Board of Assessors The mission of the Reading Assessment Department is to provide fiscal stability by promptly, fairly and equitably determining the valuation of all real and personal property located in the Town of Reading. The Assessment Department is obligated under law to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1 of each year for the purpose of taxation. This is accomplished through the maintenance and administration of all property tax data records. In addition, the department also administers motor vehicle excise tax, real, personal and motor vehicle excise tax abatements, and all statutory tax exemptions as allowed by law.

Our staff is comprised of an elected three- person board and three full-time employees.

Board of Assessors: Office Staff: Michael Golden, MAA, Chairman Victor P. Santaniello, MAA, Dir. of Assessments Robert N. Marshall, MAA Phil Canniff, Assistant Appraiser Brenden Zarechian 2 Clerks

During the past year, the major activities undertaken by the Assessors office include: Provided online access to our property record database via the internet. Conducted a state mandated interim revaluation of all properties. Reviewed and adjusted properties to reflect updated market conditions. Completed a revaluation of all personal property accounts and canvassed town for new accounts. Maintained and updated all real estate and personal property tax records. Implemented Reading Senior Circuit Breaker Program.

Special projects and future goals of the Assessment Department include: Manage ongoing state- mandated data recollection effort. Continue review and update of valuation neighborhood designations. Continue ongoing sales verification questionnaire mailing program. Implement new and efficient office policies and procedures as required. Maintain supplemental assessment program as required by state law. Update existing tax maps. Make select state tax forms available via the internet. Increase public awareness relative to assessing and exemptions.

FISCAL YEAR 2018 TAX RATE SUMMARY

Total amount to be raised 110, 737, 042. 18

Total estimated receipts 43, 474,774. 00 Residential Tax Rate: $ 13. 87 Commercial Tax Rate: $ 13. 92 Real Property Valuation 4, 829, 515, 292 Personal Property Valuation 44, 836, 110 Total valuation of taxable property 4, 874, 351, 402

Total real estate tax 66, 638, 149. 53

Total personal property tax 624, 118. 65 Tax levy 67, 262, 268. 18

41 FISCAL YEAR 2018 RECAP SUMMARY PAGE 1 Property Levy Percentage Valuation by Tax Levy by Class Class Rates Class Residential 92. 0057% 4, 461, 701, 473 13. 87 59, 602, 187. 78 Exempt Open Space 0. 0000% 0 Commercial 6. 8402% 330,600,339 13. 92 4, 601, 956.72 Exempt Industrial 0. 2265% 10, 947, 800 13. 92 152,393. 38 SUBTOTAL 99. 0724% 4, 829, 515, 292 - 66, 638, 149. 53 Personal 0. 9276% 44, 836, 110 13. 92 624, 118. 65 TOTAL 100.0000% 4, 874,351, 402 - 67,262, 268. 18

MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR COMPUTATION( FY2018)

Class Full and Fair Cash Value Percentage Share 1. Residential 4, 487,967, 153 92. 0057% 2. Open Space 0 0. 0000% 3. Commercial 330,600, 339 6. 8402% 4. Industrial 10, 947, 800 0. 2265% 5. Personal Property 44, 836, 110 0. 9276% TOTALS 4, 874,351, 402 100.0000% Minimum Residential Factor 999268 Shift: 1. 008500 MR')

ASSESSMENT/ CLASSIFICATION REPORT— FY2018 Property Type Parcel Class 1 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Count Residential Commercial Industrial Personal Prop. Value Value Value Value 101 6, 549 3, 666, 153, 000 102 1, 374 487, 481, 400 Misc. 103, 109 12 7, 753, 800 104 307 163, 273, 700 105 25 14, 519, 100 111 - 125 35 121, 194,900 130- 132, 106 214 8, 468, 800 300- 393 201 317, 592,400 400- 452 15 10, 947, 800 Ch.61 Land 3 554 Ch.61 A Land 0 0 Ch.6113 Land 3 1, 198, 938 012- 043 27 19, 122,453 11, 808,447 501 164 5, 218, 580 502 181 9, 723, 480 503 0 0 504,550- 552 3 17, 174,900 505 3 10, 705, 000 506 1 1, 026, 400 508 4 987, 750 TOTALS 9, 121 4, 487,967, 153 $ 330, 600,339 $ 10, 947, 800 $ 44, 836, 110 REAL& PERSONAL PROPERTY TOTAL VALUE 4, 874,351, 402 TOTAL VALUE OF ALL EXEMPT PROPERTY 310,260,200

42 LOCAL EXPENDITURES

Total appropriations 109, 296, 809 Other Local Expenditures 0 Snow and ice deficit/ Overlay deficits 0 Allowance for abatements and exemptions 689, 151. 18

Total state and county charges 718, 801 Total cherry sheet offsets 32, 281

Total of appropriations and expenditures 110, 737, 042. 18

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS

State cherry sheet estimates 14, 141, 948 Ma school bldg. auth 0 Local estimated receipts 9, 513, 827 Enterprise fiends 14, 010,284

Free cash 3, 846, 186

Other available fiends 1, 862, 529

Offset receipts 0 Total: 43, 474,774

STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS Clause FY 2017 FY 2018 Hardship 5- 18 0 0 Deferral 5— 4 1 A 0 5, 112. 12 Elderly 5— 41C 13, 500 13, 000 Veterans& Surviving Souses 5— 22 a- 71, 112. 52 111, 980. 68 Surviving Souses 17D 2, 800 1, 050 8- 58 0 0 Blind 5- 37 7, 000 5, 500 Reading Senior Circuit Breaker 361, 514. 66 183 Granted

BETTERMENTS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS& LIENS Category Total Committed Amounts by Category Light Liens 3, 142.44 Sewer Liens 158, 534..92 Water Liens 145, 009. 04 Storm Water 7, 810.54 Sewer Betterments 1, 941. 48 Various Interest 64, 222. 87 Sewer Pipe Maintenance Lien 265. 00 Total Committed 387, 811. 82. 29 Motor Vehicle Excise( Comm. 1- 6, 99) 25, 182 Bills 4, 028, 379.29

Respectfully submitted,

Board of Assessors

43 PUBLIC SAFETY

Fire Department The Reading Fire Department is responsible for four major functions: fire suppression, fire prevention, the emergency medical system and emergency management. This Department is also responsible to coordinate and apply for all reimbursements for State and Federal disaster declarations.

The Fire Department has 48. 5 full time employees and 3 part-time employees who maintain the municipal fire alarm system. Administrative functions are performed by the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Officer and Department Secretary.

There are four Firefighting groups. Each group has a Captain, Lieutenant and 10 Firefighters and their primary focus is on the delivery of emergency services, training and routine fire prevention inspections. Each day the on duty group staffs two engines, a ladder truck and an ambulance.

The Reading Fire Department provides emergency medical treatment to sick and injured patients at the Advanced Life Support level ( ALS) of care. This is the highest level of pre- hospital care available and we are continually expanding this program as the budget permits.

Emergency Management continues to expand in importance. The primary goal for Emergency Management is to identify areas of vulnerability to the community, to prepare for all disasters whether natural or manmade, to coordinate the response of a wide range of agencies and assist in the recovery phase. A secondary goal is to ensure the Town of Reading is in compliance with all Federal and State requirements to enable the community to remain eligible to receive reimbursement for Federal and State disaster declarations.

Emergency Activity: In 2018 the Fire Department responded to 4, 025 emergency calls for assistance. Emergency call volume has increased 4. 5% from 2017 to 2018. Of the total emergency responses 2,368 involved some level of emergency medical response. A review of our Massachusetts Fire Incident Report data indicated we responded to 58 fires defined as structure fires, 5 fires in mobile equipment and 21 outside fires. All of these fire incidents were required to be reported to the State Fire Marshal.

Significant Events: On March 8, 2018 just after 5: 30 a.m. a fire broke out in an occupied home located at 232 Salem Street. The fire occurred during an ice and snow storm and required a 2 alarm assignment to bring the fire under control. Firefighters from Wakefield, Stoneham, Woburn and North Reading responded to assist in fighting the fire. Firefighters from Melrose, Wilmington and Burlington covered our fire stations and responded to routine calls for assistance during the fire.

On April 12, 2018 at 6: 47 p.m. a fire broke out at an occupied home located at 13 Berkeley Street. There were two elderly occupants at home when the fire occurred and they were able to self-evacuate prior to the arrival of Firefighters. This fire spread quickly. When Firefighters

44 arrived on scene, a heavy volume of fire was extending out of the windows on two sides of the home and had spread to the second floor. A total of 3 alarms where required to bring in sufficient resources to extinguish the fire. Firefighters from Wakefield, Stoneham, Woburn, North Reading, Melrose, Wilmington, Burlington, and Lynnfield responded to assist in fighting the fire. Firefighters from Andover, Saugus, Winchester and Lawrence covered our fire stations and responded to calls for assistance during the fire.

On May 16, 2018 at 9: 18 p.m. a fire broke out in a home located at 24 Putnam Road. The fire originated in the kitchen area and spread into the attic. The fire required a 2 alarm assignment to bring the fire under control. Firefighters from Wakefield, Stoneham, Woburn and North Reading responded to assist in fighting the fire. Firefighters from Melrose, Wilmington and Burlington covered our fire stations and responded to calls for assistance during the fire.

Reading Firefighters responded to our neighboring communities to assist in extinguishing several structure fires, some examples include:

On September 13, 2018 Reading Firefighters responded to Andover to assist with multiple structure fires caused by a high pressure gas emergency. While in Andover they responded to several calls including a basement fire. Reading Firefighters initially responded to Andover on the 3rd alarm and then became part of Metrofire Structural Task Force 13E. Each structural task force has 6 engines and 2 ladder trucks. Andover had two structural taskforces operating out of the Andover High School parking lot during the event.

On October 23, 2018 Reading Firefighters responded to assist the Wakefield Fire Department in extinguishing a 7 alarm fire in the First Baptist Church located on Lafayette Street. This was a large fast moving fire that was difficult to extinguish due to the age and construction of the building.

Assistance to Firefighters Grant: In August of 2018 we received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response ( SAFER) Grant. This a Federal grant program that was created to provide funding directly to fire departments to help them increase the number of trained, front line firefighters available in their communities. The grant pays for a portion of the community' s cost to hire additional Firefighters. The grant period is for three years and under the terms of the Grant, FEMA will pay 75% of the cost of 4 Firefighters for 2 years and 35% of the cost of 4 Firefighters for third year. Total value of grant is $ 980, 820 and there is a local funding requirement for a portion of the grant. Reading' s required share is $ 375, 981 and the Federal share is $604,839.

Emergency Medical Services: The Reading Fire Department provides an Advanced Life Support Level (ALS) of care to the community and this allows Reading Firefighters to treat patients with a wide variety of medications and sophisticated treatment techniques. This level of care is essential to patients who are experiencing a medical emergency that is an immediate threat to their lives.

45 Our emergency medical program is coordinated by Firefighters Joseph Lapolla and John Keough. We receive clinical oversight and direction from Dr. Alec Walker from Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

In June 2018 all personnel received training using the Department' s high fidelity simulation manikins. These computerized simulation manikins are very sophisticated and allow Firefighters to increase their knowledge and skills in treating patients who have high risk medical issues. The units are also being used to meet our Medical Director' s requirement that all EMT' s and Paramedics received quarterly airway skills training.

In May 2018 we launched a public training program called Stop the Bleed. This program was started as a result of a donation we received from the Young Women' s League of Reading that was used to purchase a Stop the Bleed Training Kit. This kit gave us the tools to enable us to deliver a stop the bleed training program to the public.

Total ambulance responses and ambulance transports continue to trend upward. In calendar year 2018 Firefighters responded to 2,368 total emergency medical incidents and this represents a 4. 1% increase over 2017 responses. Below in Figure I is a graph of ambulance responses from

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Although ambulance responses have increased, ambulance revenue is down slightly from 2017 levels. In Fiscal year 2018 $ 766, 543 was collected in ambulance revenue. Ambulance revenue received for medical treatment is variable based upon the patient' s insurance coverage, level of treatment and the services provided. Below in Figure 2 is a graph of ambulance revenue from 2010 through 2018:

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Emergency Management: Emergency Management is an active segment of the Department. Housed within Reading' s Emergency Management System are three components, Emergency Management, the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the North East Homeland Security Region (NERAC). NERAC is one of the 5 Massachusetts homeland security regions created by the Executive Office of Public Safety.

Federal and State legislation requires every community in the country to have a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) or to be part of a regional planning committee. The LEPC identifies areas where the population is most at risk from a hazardous materials release, facilities and transportation routes that contain hazardous materials and resources that would be used to mitigate an incident.

To pool resources the Town of Reading has joined with other communities and formed the Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee. The Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee has grown to twenty-two member communities and is designed to facilitate the sharing of resources in the event of an emergency. The Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee has achieved Full Certification Status by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

The Reading Fire Department has developed a Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan to meet both Federal and State statutory planning requirements. For the Town of Reading the Fire Chief is the Local Emergency Planning Committee Chairman.

Keeping current with State and Federal requirements is required to remain eligible for reimbursement of expenses when a Presidential Disaster Declaration is granted. Since 2001 we have seen an increase in storm events being eligible for reimbursements due to Federal disaster declarations. Over this period the Town of Reading and Reading Municipal Light Department have received a total of$ 1, 393, 577 in reimbursements for emergency response and damage to infrastructure. Below in Figure 3 a is graph indicating the year and event Town of Reading received reimbursement under a Federal Disaster Declaration since 2001.

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We are currently in the process of creating a new Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for the Town of Reading. When the plan is completed it will replace our existing Electronic Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (ECMP) that was stored online by a system maintained by MEMA. This format is no longer supported and as a result the plan required replacement.

The Town of Reading received an Emergency Management Performance Grant for $6, 100. This grant was used to purchase incident command aids and other equipment that would be used by Firefighters and Police Officers to respond to a critical incident.

Fire Prevention:

All Department personnel perform fire prevention duties. More complex and technical fire prevention duties are assigned to the Day Officer. This position is staffed by Captain Richard Nelson and he is responsible to ensure all life safety systems for new construction and renovations are designed and installed properly. This requires pre- construction meetings, plan review, code research and continual site visits to ensure proper installation. In 2018 the

Department conducted 1, 084 inspections and monitored several building renovations. Major projects include the Prescott Street Residential Project, 407 Main Street, Postmark Square and School House Condominiums.

For existing buildings, the Day Officer is responsible to ensure all life safety systems are maintained properly. Other areas of responsibility include ensuring the safety and code compliance of flammable and combustible product storage.

Regional Initiatives:

48 Captain Richard Nelson and Firefighter Scott Dole are both active members of the Essex County Technical Rescue Team. This is a highly trained team with specialized tools and training to handle a wide range of rescue operations. The team is trained to rescue victims trapped in confined spaces, trench collapse, high angle and building collapse.

Firefighter Stephen Pelrine is an active member of the Massachusetts District 2 Hazardous Materials Team. This team is highly trained and responds regularly to a wide variety of hazardous material releases, and potential releases, to support and assist local Fire Departments.

SAFE and Community Education: Our community education program consists of our school based SAFE Program and the Senior SAFE Program. Funding for these programs is provided by two State grants that total $6, 923. Captain Mark Dwyer is coordinating the Senior SAFE program and Firefighter John Jenks is coordinating our school program.

The SAFE program is funded by a$ 4, 308 grant and features Reading Firefighters who are trained as SAFE educators. These Firefighters visit each school classroom of Kindergarten through grade 5 to deliver the fire safety and anti- smoking message. Firefighters use a specially designed trailer that is shared by the Metrofire District to present a very real fire scenario to the students. Using this training aid, the children are taught lifesaving skills in a controlled setting that is not possible to duplicate in the classroom.

Our Senior SAFE program is funded by a $2, 615 grant that is designed for senior citizens. Statistically, seniors have a high rate of fire injuries and our program has been designed to increase the safety of this population. This year Captain Dwyer gave several group presentations, made home visits to the elderly and assisted needy elderly residents with the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Fire Alarm: The municipal fire alarm system in Reading is in good condition. This is a direct result of the planning, care and maintenance given to the system by our dedicated Fire Alarm Technicians, Michael Holmes, Brian Ryan and Bruce Ayer. When appropriate, we are connecting new and remodeled buildings to the municipal fire alarm system to ensure a rapid response to an incident.

In addition to servicing and maintaining the municipal fire alarm system, the Fire Alarm Technicians put up and take down the Town of Reading' s flag display and Christmas decorations on the decorative light poles in Reading Square. These displays take a considerable amount of time to install and remove.

Personnel: This year we had several changes in personnel. Garrett Antanavica was promoted to Captain and Firefighters Christopher Smith and Nicolas DeRoche were hired and completed the recruit training program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Administrative Assistant Cindy Keenan retired after more than 36 years with the Town and Firefighter Michael Belmonte retired after 24 years.

49 Conclusion: Over the last year we have striven to make advancements in all areas of the Department. We have increased the level of training for our personnel, introduced new technology and equipment and aggressively pursued resources through public safety grants. The Advanced Life Support Program has been expanded to all fire apparatus and continues to provide Reading residents with the highest level of emergency medical care in this area. The condition of our fire apparatus is excellent and this increases our efficiency and capability at the scene of any emergency.

I would like to thank all Town Officers, Boards, Departments, members of the Reading Fire Department and especially the citizens of Reading for their continued high level of support and assistance.

Respectfully submitted,

Gregory J. Burns Chief of Fire Department

50 Reading Fire Department Roster Chief of Department Gregory J. Burns

Assistant Chief: Paul D. Jackson

Captains: Paul F. Guarino Richard L.S. Nelson Peter L. Marchetti Garrett Antanavica Mark F. Dwyer

Lieutenants: Scott Myette Anthony Delsignore Eric Blackman Brian Ryan

Firefighters: Patrick Wallace Dana Ballou Daniel Pouliot Stephen Pelrine Thomas McCarthy John Keogh Robert Beck Sean Devlin Matthew Berger Stephen Murphy Bruce Ayer Brian Yeager David Robidoux Paul Dalton John Messer David Gentile Ryan Buckley Eric Bagby Michael Belmonte^ Joseph Lapolla Robert Forsey Michael Wood Paul Damocogno Eric Beaulieu Scott Dole David Ferreira Brian Roche John Jenks Steven Binari Jonathan Dyer Paul Roy Robert Loring Christopher Smith Derek Loftus Robert Drake Nicholas DeRoche

Secretary Cynthia M. Keenan" Karen Hammond*

Promoted to fill vacancy Hired to fill vacancy Retired

Fire Department Statistics for 2018

Permit Fees collected ( FY 18) 24, 240

Ambulance Fees Collected( FY 18) 790, 921 Total Emergency Responses ( CY 18) 4, 025 Emergency Ambulance Calls ( CY 18) 2, 368 Inspections ( CY 18) 1, 084

51 Police Department The Reading Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety and service to the citizens and business people within the community. The members of the Department are empowered to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Bylaws of the TOWN OF READING to ensure that the peace and tranquility of our neighborhoods are maintained and that crime and the fear of crime are reduced. We emphasize and value integrity, honesty, impartiality and professionalism from our members in order to create an environment that values differences and fosters fairness and flexibility in our mission. We encourage citizen input and interaction that will assist us in developing sound partnerships between the community and police. Working together we can protect our future and enhance the quality of life for everyone within the town.

This report summarizes the participation, activities, sponsorships, enhancements, accomplishments, and other notable events of the Reading Police Department in Calendar year 2018.

Personnel Changes: The following personnel changes and adjustments were experienced by the Police Department in calendar year 2018.

January 2018 Officer Anthony F. Caturello retired after 32 years of service to the department.

Officer Laura M. Bullis retired after 6 years of service to the department.

March 2018 Stephen T. Pelland was hired as a Patrol Officer and attended the MBTA Municipal Police Academy.

Paul C. Peoples was hired as a Patrol Officer and attended the MBTA Municipal Police Academy.

April 2018 Officer Mark Mullen resigned after 8 years of service to the department.

May 2018 Susan H. Murphy was hired as an Executive Assistant.

June 2018 Victoria Cummings retired as the Administrative Assistant after 30 years of service to the department.

July 2018 Officer Matthew B. Vatcher became a School Resource Officer.

Joshua P. Graciale was hired as a Patrol Officer.

52 Brendan J. MacEachern was hired as a Patrol Officer.

Cody Z. Costa was hired as a Patrol Officer.

Joshua W. Griffith was hired as a Patrol Officer and attended the Lowell Municipal Police Academy.

Donna M. Beaulieu was hired as a Senior Administrative Assistant.

August 2018 Dispatcher Kevin Edmonds resigned after 2 years of service to the department.

Joanne Power retired as the Administrative Assistant after 21 years of service to the department.

September 2018 Robert P. Toussaint was hired as a Patrol Officer and attended the MBTA Municipal Police Academy.

Christopher M. Briere was hired as a Patrol Officer and attended the MBTA Municipal Police Academy.

October 2018 Dispatcher Jennifer Antczak resigned after 3 years of service to the department.

Patrick Sullivan was hired as a Public Safety Dispatcher.

William McDaniel was hired as a Public Safety Dispatcher.

Michael Penta was hired as a Public Safety Dispatcher.

November 2018 Erika S. Ballard was hired as a shared Police and Fire administrative assistant.

Awards, Recognitions and Other Noteworthy Events: March 2018 Detective Derek Holmes received the Police Officer of the Year award from the Chamber of Commerce.

December 2018 AAA Southern New England presented the Reading Police Department with The Gold Award of Excellence— recognizes achievements in traffic safety.

Lt. Christine Amendola received the Traffic Hero Award for her commitment to traffic safety in the Town of Reading.

53 Patrol Division: The Reading Police Patrol Division is the core of policing services in the Town of Reading. The Patrol Division falls under the command of Lieutenant John T. McKenna during daytime operations and Lieutenant Kevin M. Brown Jr. on nights. The Patrol Division is comprised of 2 Sergeants and 8 Patrol Officers during the day; and 5 Sergeants and 12 Patrol Officers on nights. It currently operates 13 marked vehicles; 7 Ford Police Interceptor' s; ( 5 Marked Patrol cruisers, 2 SRO cruisers and 1 Safety Officer cruiser), 2 Chevy Tahoe' s ( 1 Patrol Supervisor Unit and 1 Low- Profile Marked Patrol unit). There are also 2 Crown Victoria' s ( 1 Swat unit, 1 Detail cruiser). The last is an unmarked Ford Expedition for utility use. In addition to standard patrol vehicles, the Reading Police Department' s Patrol Division also uses 4 pedal bikes and from time to time will augment patrol as well as unmarked units.

The Patrol Division is the most visible section of the police department, providing around the clock service to the citizens and visitors to Reading. They are the uniformed officers who provide the first line of defense for the public' s safety. Each law enforcement patrol officer works to protect life and property, uphold the civil rights of individuals, preserve public peace, provide citizen assistance, enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws, and respond to emergency situations. These officers are dedicated and committed professionals who place their lives and well- being in jeopardy for the citizens of Reading on a daily basis.

The men and women of the Patrol Division are responsible for: enforcing state and municipal laws and regulations designed to protect life and property; maintain order in an assigned sector or beat; patrol the community to preserve the peace and to prevent crime; take criminal reports and interview witnesses and suspects; apprehend fugitives and criminals; collect evidence and give testimony in court; conduct investigations for all misdemeanor and many felony cases; direct traffic, issue traffic citations, investigate accidents, and make arrests; participate in crime prevention, public information, and safety programs. Patrol officers maintain closer contact with the public than any other section of the police department.

Most likely, the first person the public meets will be the uniformed patrol officer. The men and women of the Reading Police Department' s Patrol Division take great pride in serving the citizens of Reading. The Patrol Division is the backbone of the police department. In 2018, the Patrol Division issued 4, 574 moving violations, made 156 arrests, filed 407 criminal complaint applications, and answered 23, 226 calls for service throughout the Reading Community.

A total of 1, 986 reports were written and 531 motor vehicle crashes were investigated. The Patrol Division responded to 1, 096 alarm calls, 351 suspicious person calls and 238 suspicious motor vehicle calls.

The Patrol Division is responsible for managing many quality of life issues. In 2018 the division responded to 357 mental health related calls, 63 calls for suicide attempts and threats to commit suicide, 28 overdoses, 143 calls involving alcohol, 31 calls involving opiates, and 173 calls involving other drugs. The division responded to 14 calls for missing adult persons and 17 calls

54 for missing juveniles, filed 20 orders with the Department of Children and Families as required by MGL ch- 119- s51A for child abuse and or neglect.

The Reading Police Department also maintains specialized units functioning within the Patrol Division. Two of these are the Mountain Bike Operations Team and the Rapid Response Team which are overseen by the Day Shift Patrol Division Commander.

The Mountain Bike Unit is comprised of 8 Officers who operate the 4 pedal bikes, which work on various shifts. These Officers are able to respond quickly to areas differently from the traditional response vehicle and also offers another level of Community Service by being in the public view on an additional plane.

The tactical professionals of the Rapid Response Team ( RRT) are Patrol Officers who are part of Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council ( NEMLEC). These officers are activated into a team with other surrounding cities and towns on a moment' s notice. These Officers have further expertise designed to assist, access, and mitigate extremely volatile situations by making use of specialized equipment and additional manpower. The Reading Police Department currently has two Patrol Officer' s that are part of NEMLEC RRT and one of the officers is assigned to the highly trained SWAT Team.

Each section of the Reading Police Department is designed to work separately and augment the other departments to achieve the collective goal of maintaining a safe community. This is achieved by regular operations of all divisions and delivering customer service via daily interactions with the public and utilization of community policing initiatives.

Detective Division: The Detective Division is the liaison of the Police Department to other law enforcement agencies including other local police departments; the Massachusetts State Police; the Registry of Motor Vehicles; the Attorney General' s Office; and the County District Attorney' s Office along with the Reading Public Schools, Austin Preparatory School as well as the Northeast Regional Vocational School in Wakefield.

Outlined are a number of activities the Detective Division was involved in for 2018.

The Detective Division handles all court matters including processing the court paperwork for all arrests, summons, hearings, restraining orders, citation appeals, and any other pertinent issues that deal with the court. The Division makes all officer notifications for court appearances, gives information on the status of on- going cases. In addition, the Division is responsible for all discovery requests by the Commonwealth and Defense, which requires a significant amount of time to compile. All juvenile cases that meet the standard for diversion are monitored to make sure all of the obligations set forth for the juvenile are met.

Major Crimes the Detective Division investigated this past year included Sexual Assaults/Rapes, B& E's, Larcenies, Sudden Deaths/ Suicides/ Overdoses, Child Enticement, Missing Person, Possession of Child Pornography, Narcotic Investigations, multiple

55 reports from DCF, Frauds, and Cyber- Crimes. In addition, the Detective Division reviews all patrol reports, and conducts investigations on numerous other types of crimes.

The Detective Division Commander, and the appointed Evidence Control Officer are the custodians of and accountable for the control of all property retained as evidence and stored in the department' s Evidence Room.

The Detective Division registers and monitors all Level 1, 2 and 3 Sex Offenders that live and/ or work in Town. In addition, Detectives makes the required community wide notifications.

The Detective Division reviews all new/renewal or change in manger applications for Alcohol Licenses or any modifications for existing licenses. Over the past several years as the town's business district as has grown, the number of license applications, license transfers, and change in manager applications has increased substantially.

Detectives conducted alcohol compliance checks of all licenses and completed surveillance patrols to monitor underage drinking violations throughout the year. Compliance checks were conducted two times in 2018 with zero violations for `sale to a minor'. Since police compliance checks were launched in 2008, the average pass rate is 96% for local liquor establishments.

The SRO' s continue to be involved with " Community Based Justice" which brings all interested parties together to discuss current student issues which are involved at some level with the court system.

The SRO' s and Detective Division held numerous ALICE ( Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) trainings with all school personnel, and conducted ALICE drills in each school in the district and Austin Prep. As this program has become more established in the school system, the schools are taking on more responsibility in conducting these exercises on their own.

A Detective continues to work with FBI to their, " Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force". With this assignment, he works on numerous high level narcotics investigations both locally and nationally.

A Detective serves as a member of the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Taskforce. Conducting narcotics investigations within Reading as well as surrounding communities.

In January of 2014 the Detective Division activated the Reading Police Department' s Facebook. We currently total to 4,978 followers. In addition, the Division has been maintaining the Department's Twitter page. The Twitter page currently has 10. 7K followers, up from 10. 5K in 2017. In 2016 our Twitter account was " Verified" through Twitter. The verification is used to establish authenticity of identities on Twitter and helps users discover high-quality sources of information and trust that a legitimate source is

56 authoring the account' s Tweets. This accomplishment is highly sought after and difficult to obtain. Besides those that follow us directly, our messages get shared to thousands more on a regular basis. These pages allow the Department to get important public safety information out quickly including information on; road closures, special events, press releases, weather related concerns, Level 3 Sex Offender notifications, and safety tips. We have seen a significant increase in communication with citizens and other agencies contacting us through these sites.

Detectives processed 142 anonymous tips via the Department's Text-a-Tip program in 2018. Crime tips were related to drug activity, domestic violence, juvenile protection, school safety, unlicensed firearms, animal protection, noise complaints, impaired driving, cyber-crimes, harassment, neighborhood concerns, and traffic safety.

The SRO's participated in monthly RCASA Board of Directors meetings and quarterly special events. SRO' s assisted with drug paraphernalia awareness.

Detectives worked in conjunction with RCASA to collect and properly destroy prescription drugs through the " RX Round-up" program. This past year 8, 869 bottles was collected and destroyed compared to 8, 211 in 2017.

Detectives are responsible for compiling crime statistics for numerous types of reports and grant obligations throughout the year.

Detectives are responsible for maintenance and technical issues for the Departments Crossmatch fingerprint machine.

Members of the Detective Division attended many training programs in the areas of, cybercrime investigation, search warrant preparation, domestic violence, drug and narcotics investigatory techniques, legal updates, and prosecution.

Detective Muolo attended the first Massachusetts Top Gun Class for Undercover Narcotics Investigators from September 16th - 22nd

Lt. Det. Abate represented the Detective' s Division to present diversion highlights at the Middlesex DA Eastern Opioid Task Force in December.

Background investigations were conducted for new Officers and Dispatchers.

Detective Criminal Investigations = 158

Support Services Division: The Reading Police Department is here to serve the Town of Reading and we look forward to continuing our existing efforts and are always looking for more opportunities to work with you, our community, to address criminal activity, traffic and safety problems, quality of life, and community development issues in the Town. The Police Department strongly promotes the philosophy of" working with the community".

57 The Support Services Division is staffed with a division commander Lieutenant Christine Amendola. In the Support Services Division are the Traffic and Safety Officer, the Community Service Officer, the Armorer, the Parking Enforcement Officer, the Animal Control Officer, an Administrative Assistant, Domestic Violence Advocate, and the Crossing Guard Unit. The Support Services Division oversees all department training, equipment, and vehicles.

The unit has two new members and positions this year. The first is a domestic violence advocate, which is sponsored by a grant from the organization Respond. Sammi Salkin is the DV advocate and has followed up with over 100 domestic violence cases since starting this June.

The second new position is an administrative assistant working for both the police department and fire department. Erika Ballard was hired in November for this position. Erika will assist the Support Services Division in the license to carry process, public record requests, and other administrative tasks as needed. This year, the department saw a major increase in the public records requests. We had 464 public record requests in 2018. We have also had a very steady increase in the license to carry applications. In order to not fall behind in the two very important areas, we needed to create this new administrative assistant. In the few weeks Erika has been here, it has already been a tremendous help in the process of the license to carry applications. Erika will also be attending public records law classes soon and will be put right to work on the requests.

The Department sponsors or participates in a number of community events and/ or programs. The following are a number of those:

Community Service: The Police Department is represented on the Human Relations Advisory Committee HRAC) by Deputy Chief David Clark. CSO O' Shaughnessy partnered with the Middlesex Sheriffs Office to educate the Senior Citizens at various locations about protection from existing and emerging scams known as the L.E.A.R.N Program. The department offers the " Coffee with a Cop" program locally. Citizens are invited to join police officers for coffee and discuss any issues of concerns. There were three successful events during the past year. CSO O' Shaughnessy became a member of the Respond High Risk Team which is responsible for follow up care on all high risk domestic violence cases. Under the Support Service Division, the department has a domestic violence advocate from Respond, to follow up on domestic violence concerns. CSO O' Shaughnessy is an active member of the towns Human& Elder Affairs Committee. She also schedules monthly lunches at the Senior Center, which provides them a chance to speak to the police and keep updated on certain crimes they are at risk for. The department instructed two Rape Aggression Defensive ( RAD) programs for women, training over 50 women in self-defense. Held Annual Police Open House in May. The department was open to the public for tours. The Lions Club provided child safety kits. There were many police vehicles to observe and other various activities for the children.

58 The Support Service Division hosted a blood drive in coordination with the Kraft Family donation center for Dana Farber Research and The Brigham and Women' s Hospital. The division ran the Citizen's Police Academy, which was a nine week academy and graduated over 29 individuals. In this academy citizens are invited to learn about all aspects of policing here in Reading. It is a great interaction between the residents and officers. CSO O' Shaughnessy conducted the Child' s Bike Helmet Incentive Program. In coordination with local businesses, officers were able to reward children for wearing their required bike helmets with either a free pizza or ice cream ticket. In June, the Department participated in Friends and Family Day held at Birch Meadow. The division participated in the Law Enforcement Special Olympics torch run. In October, the Department, in conjunction with its labor unions organized its annual Senior Ham and Bean Supper at the Senior Center. The Support Service unit participated in the Middlesex DA' s Office safety event in Woburn, Wilmington' s night out, and Burlington' s Safety Night. Many department personnel participated in the No- Shave November and raised serval thousand dollars for the Veteran Red Sox Homebase Foundation. The department continued to raise money in December, " Don' t shave December" for the Reading Food Pantry. CSO O' Shaughnessy participated in two Cops for Kids with Cancer donation events.

Traffic and Safety: Throughout the year, the Department participated in the Governor' s Highway Safety Bureau' s " Click-it or Ticket" program. This program is an intensified traffic enforcement effort subsidized by a grant that targets specific traffic issues, such as seat belt use, or impaired operation. In September, the Department was awarded a grant to participate in the Governor' s Highway Safety Bureau' s Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Initiative ($ 2, 250). The officers stopped motorists who failed to yield to the decoy pedestrian in the crosswalk. The campaign raised pedestrian awareness and educated the motoring public on crosswalk safety. Forty traffic stops were executed; yielding 40 citations. Safety presentations were conducted for Little Treasures Pre- School, Joshua Eaton School, Wood End School, and for various Cub Scout packs. Reading Police Station tours conducted for various Brownie Troops and Cub Scout Troops. Traffic assistance was provided for many town events, including: The Barrows School Fun Run, Joshua Eaton's School Jaguar Jog, The Downtown Trick or Treat, Fall Street Fair, Friends and Family Day, and St. Agnes Christmas Eve Mass, as well as many other private events. Safety Officer Scouten is a member of the Town's Parking Traffic Transportation Task Force. He is accountable to bring all residential and business safety or traffic concerns to the board. A total of 15 Work Orders were executed for new and replacement signage throughout the town. The Speed Alert Trailers were deployed to more than 70 locations in efforts to reduce

speeding motorists. Attended all Design Review Team ( DRT) meetings for the town to ensure safety at large events in town or any construction project.

59 Firearms Licensing: Armorer Patrick Dawley processed 363 gun licenses to include new firearms permits and renewal applications.

Crossing Guards: The school crossing guards are part-time, civilian personnel. Currently there are nineteen permanently assigned crossing guards and three substitutes. They fill in when a regular crossing guard is unable to cover his/ her post. They are under the direct supervision, coordination, and control of Safety Officer Michael Scouten. Each crossing guard plays an essential role in the safe commute of children to and from school. They also serve as an extra set of eyes and ears for the police department and the community as well. These crossing guards have proven to be devoted to their duties and are a great asset to the Town of Reading.

Animal Control: The Animal Control Officer is Ronald Burns and he works 13 hours per week and is on call for emergency situations. There were more than 150 calls for service received by the Animal Control Officer. There were 11 dog bites over the year resulting in injuries to humans. There were 12 dog to dog bites resulting in veterinary care. There were 15 bites over the year resulting from animal of unknown origin ( 13 dogs and 2 cats). There was one cat bite to humans reported. There were over 20 coyote sightings reported. Over 250 citations were issued to residents for failure to keep their dog on a leash, failure to license their dog, for biting and disturbing the peace. The majority of citations were for unlicensed dogs. There was 1 bat call which tested negative for rabies.

Investigate reports of domestic animals exposed to rabies. Determine if the domestic animal has or may have been exposed to a rabid animal, and if the domestic animal has been properly vaccinated. Make an evaluation of the exposure of the vaccinated animal and prescribe the appropriate action according to state regulations. Inspect residential and licensed kennels that house four or more dogs. Ensure that vaccinated domestic animals receive a booster vaccination if needed, and that the animal remains under appropriate strict confinement or isolation. Contact local officials when exposed domestic animals have exposed humans. Although the Animal Control Officer is not responsible for handling wildlife calls, he evaluates such calls and assists where possible. He provides contact numbers for the appropriate State or private agency to handle wildlife issues beyond the Town' s control.

Parking Enforcement Officer: The Parking Enforcement Officer is Ronald Burns. He works 18 hours per week. The major responsibilities of the Parking Enforcement Officer are:

Identify and cite motorists who violate Reading' s parking regulations and reduce opportunities for violations to be committed through preventive patrols of all parking areas.

60 Identify parking problem areas within the town and forward this information to the Safety Officer. Perform related duties as required.

Public Safety Dispatch The Reading Public Safety Dispatchers deliver, through communications, a lifeline for the community, Police Officers, and Firefighters. Ten full time Dispatchers are under the direct supervision of Head Dispatcher Victoria Avery and under the command of the Night Shift Patrol Division Commander Lieutenant Kevin Brown. Dispatchers provide support to the Officers, Firefighters, EMT' s, Paramedics, and other ancillary personnel within the departments, as well as outside agencies to augment emergent and non- emergent operations via radio, phone, and computer related activities. Dispatchers receive requests for information and services, triage based on available resources and disseminate accordingly. Dispatchers manage 911 and administrative calls, supply Emergency Medical pre- arrival instructions when necessary, and furnish customer service and information to the public, and provide valuable service to our community.

The Dispatch team had positive staffing changes that brought new faces to the team, with the staffing level now at 10.

Each year, Dispatchers participate in various trainings to expand their knowledge and present a higher level of service.

Dispatchers issued 4,324 Community Access Stickers and are presently issuing both the Parking and Compost stickers in the new format. The Communications Team also has two volunteers that assist with issuing and entering the stickers.

The Dispatch section is the face of Reading Public Safety and in most cases, they are the first, first-responders, and the initial interaction the public has with a Public Safety agency.

61 The following is the Department Roster, a statistical analysis of our enforcement efforts and a record of revenues generated by our department for calendar year 2018.

READING POLICE DEPARTMENT 2018 ROSTER

CHIEF OF POLICE Mark D. Segalla

DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE David J. Clark

PATROL DIVISION Lt. John T. McKenna Lt. Kevin M. Brown

SERGEANTS Mark J. O' Brien Christopher R. Picco Christopher E. Jones Patrick R. Silva Corey P. Santasky Justin P. Martel Matthew C. Edson

PATROL OFFICERS

Christopher J. Voe elfin David V. Savio Michael R. Lee Keith D. Hurley Salvi A. Lavita Sean M. Wilson Ian A. Nelson Erik W. Drauschke Matthew J. Orr Ka 1 n A. Gooley Timothy L. Barrett Scott A. Craven Andrew J. Kirwan Zachary T. Fontes Benjamin J. Stephen T. Pelland Woodward Paul C. Peoples Joshua P. Graciale Brendan T. Cody Z. Costa MacEachern Joshua W. Griffith Robert P. Toussaint Christopher M. Briere

DETECTIVE DIVISION Lt. Det. Richard P. Abate

Detectives: Derek R. Holmes Michelle E. Halloran Robert J. MacHugh Jr Michael P. Fitzgerald Michael A. Muolo

School Resource Officers: Brian P. Lewis Matthew B. Vatcher

62 SUPPORT SERVICES Lt. Christine M. Amendola

Community Service Safety Officer Armorer/Fleet Maintenance Officer Kristen L. O' Shaughnessy Michael S. Scouten Patrick A. Dawley

Reading Police Department 2018 Ancillary Personnel

Administrative Support Staff Executive Assistant Susan H. Murphy Senior Administrative Assistant Donna M. Beaulieu Administrative Assistant Erika S. Ballard

DISPATCHERS Head Dispatcher Victoria Avery

Regina Saunders Susan Tapley Ran Mahoney Joseph Pa notta Debra Haynes Christopher Finnegan Antonio De irolamo Nicole Jane Patrick Sullivan William McDaniel Michael Penta

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER/ PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Ronald Burns

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS s= substitutes Cindy Asci Cindy Branga Linda Burns John Cain Peg Faulkner

Bob Dewolfe James Hubbard Lucy Intonti Tina Lantz Marsha Leighton

Ann Lipchus Joe Lopiccolo Louann Kris McNiel Dick Prudente MacKinnon Rosemary Barbara Thomas Gardner Robert John Parsons ( s) Violante Wilson Matarazzo Peter Claude Miller Carole Scrima( s)

Indrisano s s

63 Service Statistics calendar year 2018: Arrests 156 Protective Custody 72 Motor Vehicle Citations/ warnings 4, 574 Parking Violations 1, 690 Detective Criminal Investigations 158 Automobile Crashes Investigated 531

Fees Collected calendar year 2018: License to Carry Permits 4, 512. 50 Firearm Identification Cards 50. 00 Police Reports Copied 150. 00 Parking Fines 39,591. 00 Administrative Fees for details 54,974.95 Community Access Stickers 189,515. 00 Parking Space Rentals 74, 760. 00 Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions 11, 050.00 Community Room Rentalfee 500. 00 Motor Vehicle Lease Surcharge $ 2, 658.60

Conclusion: To summarize our Mission Statement, we are empowered to enforce the laws of our land, but in order to do this appropriately and adequately we have to work with the community. Providing the community with the highest level of police service is a goal that will require dedication, hard work and a strong commitment to and from our community. I want to thank the citizens of our community for their support and cooperation. Working with the community your police department will accomplish its mission.

Respectfully submitted,

David J. Clark Deputy Chief of Police

64 Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) mobilizes community partners, residents and youth to build collaborative approaches and reduce youth substance abuse. With grant support, RCASA offers educational programs for residents in Substance Abuse Prevention, Youth Mental Health First Aid and Active Parenting. To address substance use, RCASA staff operates a juvenile diversion program in concert with the Reading Police Department and a Chemical Health Education Program with the Reading Memorial High School. To increase access to mental health services, RCASA sponsors the Interface Referral Service, operated by William James College. Learn more at www.readin. kl2.ma.us/ communily/rcasa

HONORS- The National Drug Free Communities Evaluation Team acknowledged RCASA for their strong partnership with the Reading Police Department including the Rx Round Up Program, which has processed more than 46, 000 Rx bottles since 2009. Sherri VandenAkker, representing the RCASA Board of Directors, accepted the National Recovery Month Award in Washington, D. C. in September for" 2017 Reading Unites for Recovery Project''. RCASA was one of three organizations in the United States to receive this special recognition. The event was hosted by the United States Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA) and the National Council on Behavioral Health. Reading Rotary acknowledged Erica McNamara, RCASA Director, as the recipient of the Club's first" Unsung Hero Award" at the Rotary District 7930' s first Unsung Hero Awards Night in November. Reading Rotary selected Erica McNamara as a special person in our community who wakes up every morning and puts others before herself and dedicates her work to helping others in need, truly embodying the Rotary motto: " Service above Self." Reading Rotary also presented Erica McNamara with a Paul Harris Fellowship Award, one of the highest honors Rotary can give to an individual.

FINANCE- The RCASA Director compiled federal reports for annual grant funding totaling 125, 000. The Town, School and Police Departments contributed match resources for RCASA' s office/meeting space, supervision and oversight. During this fiscal year, the RCASA Director and Town Accountant filed the mandatory federal financial reports required by the funder.

Federal Grants Supporting RCASA Annual End White House Office of National Drug Control Policy 125, 000 9/ 30/ 19

The RCASA Director presented the Coalition' s Sustainability Plan to the RCASA Board of Directors in February. Tasks from the plan were addressed at meetings in March, April, May and June. State Representative James Dwyer, an RCASA supporter submitted a request to add an earmark to the state budget for $10, 000 in annual funding to support RCASA' s sustainability. This year, RCASA accepted mini- grants/ donations including--Young Women' s League of Reading ($ 1, 000), Reading Rotary ($ 500) and the Reading Hospital Board of Trustees ($ 4, 000). The Mission of Deeds donated in-kind services and furniture to stage the RCASA' s Hidden in Plain Sight Exhibit at the Reading Police Department. Donated services included delivery and pick up of bedroom furniture and accessories. In December, the RCASA Director provided a brief budget presentation to the Reading Select Board and Financial Committee on proposed town funding for RCASA in 2019- 2020.

65 STAFF- This year, the RCASA staff included a full time Director and Part-Time Outreach Coordinator. Staff members are employees of the Town of Reading and maintain an office at the Reading Police Department. RCASA' s Director oversaw fiscal management, public relations, community planning, training, coalition communication, data collection, dissemination, reports and program evaluation. RCASA' s Outreach Coordinator disseminated educational information through a variety of activities to both youth and adults. The RCASA Outreach Coordinator completed annual continuing education requirements and renewed her Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification. The RCASA Director completed prevention training workshops with the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, the Center for Health& Safety Culture and the National Council on Behavioral Health.

LEADERSHIP-The RCASA' s Board of Directors met monthly and served as the core leadership group for the coalition. The group included 24 members representing 12-plus community sectors who live, work or attend school in Reading. The Town Manager, School Superintendent, and Chief of Police all serve on the Board. The Board provided overall governance, education, public relations and strategic plan guidance. The Town provided the Ethics Guide for Ballot Question Political Activity" to members. A full review of board by- laws, coalition branding, budget needs and future feasibility was discussed by members. With the federal grant ending, members determined it was prudent to have a legal review of the coalition' s organizational structure. The Federal DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES GRANT goals and prevention activities are below:

RCASA GOAL 1: REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE among youth and, over time, among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.

In October, Reading Memorial High School' s Guidance Department and RCASA sponsored Lynn Lyons, Guest Speaker on " The Worry Cycle: Strategies for Managing Anxiety" for 400 local parents, drawing the largest audience for an RCASA event for the year. During the year, RCASA' s Director facilitated 32 hours of Mental Health First Aid training this year certifying 38 adults in the Youth Module and 16 adults in the Adult Module. RCASA' s Director conducted 10 presentations on Vaping Prevention reaching 80 adults including parents at middle and high school PTOs, Austin Preparatory parents and Reading Public Schools middle school staff.

RCASA sponsored" Alex's Story: The Impact of Opioid Abuse" on April 5th for 594 students in grades 11 and 12 at Reading Memorial High School. The Reading Peer Leadership Council of 20 students hosted " Alex' s Story" and facilitated the question and answer session. RCASA' s Director and the School Resource Officer coordinated " Operation Opioid Prevention" workshops reaching 165 Reading Memorial High School students enrolled in the freshman Health course. A donation from Reading Rotary to support the " Operation Opioid Prevention" workshops paid for the printing and binding of Teacher Educator Lesson Packets from the DEA/Discovery Channel, for use in the next school year as well as Parent Guides, which were sent home with students.

From June to August, RCASA set up information booths at" Friends & Family Day", " The 2nd Annual Jams for Jake Event" and the " Reading Fall Street Faire". William James College staff

66 attended the " Reading Senior Center Health Fair" and " Reading Memorial High School Back to School Night" events in September to increase awareness of the Interface Referral Service.

The Reading Memorial High School Substance Abuse Screening Program for the Spring Semester of 2018 was completed for 1 lth graders and the Fall Semester of 2018 for 9th graders. Students were called down to the Nurse's office for confidential screening sessions with the lead Nurse. Students that scored positive were provided with resources and referred to appropriate services. RCASA' s Outreach Coordinator provided the 650 screening tools, resource sheets, entered data and offered referral resources. Based on how the 604 students from Grade 9 and Grade 11 responded to screening questions, the Nurse provided educational info and positive reinforcement for 585 students, conducted motivational interviews with brief interventions for nine students and referred twelve students for additional services.

RCASA' s Outreach Coordinator and the Reading Memorial High School Health Educator facilitated the " Chemical Health Education Program" monthly at Reading Memorial High School. Thirteen students completed the program. More students were referred for Chemical Health Violations due to Vaping, more than any other substance. RCASA' s Outreach Coordinator conducted follow-ups with parents of students that completed the Chemical Health Education Program. RCASA' s Director worked with a High School student bi-weekly to plan the Dear 13 Year Old Me Video Project". RCASA' s Director presented at the Reading Memorial High School Child Development Course on " Substance Exposed Newborns" in the fall of 2018 reaching 23 students. RCASA' s Director presented on" Substance Abuse" at the Reading Citizen Police Academy educating 30 adults in November.

From January to November of 2018, " Reading' s Interface Referral Service Program", provided by William James College, served 80 Reading parents of elementary age children and generated the second largest number of matches during this year. The most frequent requests in Reading for mental health support were for Anxiety or Depression which is typical for most communities.

RCASA GOAL 2: IMPROVE COMMUNITY COLLABORATION among RCASA' s partners in support of the community' s effort to prevent and reduce youth substance use.

Staff and law enforcement representatives participated in regional monthly meetings including the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition on Opioid and Alcohol Abuse, Eastern Middlesex District Attorney' s Task Force, and the Woburn Police Roundtable on Opioid Abuse. Staff disseminated regional information to the community and board leaders to deepen their understanding of current drug-related concerns. RCASA responded to 12 technical assistance requests from other communities on how RCASA has developed our policies and programs.

Reading Police projects include the Reading Rx Round Up for 24/7 medication collection. RCASA' s grant sponsored the cost of the Citizen Observer" Text A Tip Program" for Reading Police which allowed Detectives to process 142 anonymous tips in 2018 and paid for the Alcohol Compliance Program" Operatives. RCASA staff also worked with Reading Police on special projects and data analysis on substance- related injuries.

67 Reading Memorial High School projects included the " Chemical Health Education Program", SBIRT ( Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment) Program", " Reading Peer Leadership Council" and the " Operation Opioid Prevention Program with Reading Rotary". Community projects included the " Hidden in Plain Sight Exhibit" with the Mission of Deeds, Burbank YMCA and Reading Police.

RCASA contracted with William James College to offer the " Interface Referral Service" to connect residents to outpatient mental health services with the funding support of RCASA grants and Reading' s Hospital Trust Fund.

COLLABORATIVE DATA PROJECTS- 1) The RCASA Director served as the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Coordinator and assisted with the integration of Reading Public Schools into the John Snow Inc./Middlesex League Survey Group process for the next regional survey planned in spring 2019. 2) The" Rx Round Up" kiosk continued to see an increase in drop offs from residents. In 2018, 8, 869 Rx bottles were processed. This reflects a 7% increase compared to 2017. Since 2009, residents turned in 44, 445 Rx bottles. 3) To assess the impact of substance misuse and the number of opioid overdoses, RCASA tracked police log reports, reviewed regional reports and death certificates. Reading Police responded to 65 suspected drug-related overdoses in 2017- 2018. Police handled 303 ` Calls for Service' in 2018 for Alcohol or Drugs including 52 DUI Offenses and 66 Drug Violations. The 2016 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Community Health Needs Assessment, released this year, indicated that Reading was in the top 10 of cities/towns that had a higher average rate of opioid-related emergency department visits ( 333 per 100,000) compared to the Middlesex County rate ( 227) and state average ( 260). Death records in Reading for 2010- 2017 indicated that 58 residents died from substance-related causes with 33% dying from Acute Poly- Intoxication, 31% Alcohol, 28% Heroin/Fentanyl/ Opiates and 8% Cocaine. Demographics for these substance- misuse deaths were 72% male, 28% female and 96% were white. Reading death records indicated 89% of those that died from substance- related causes were at least partially employed at the time of their death with 22% employed in the trades and 20% in hospitality/food/retail. 4) RCASA partnered with the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition to gather data including death certificates for the latest regional needs assessment. The Outreach Coordinator conducted key informant interviews on opioid abuse. The Director compiled survey data. 5) The RCASA Director coordinated with the Reading Public Schools Climate Director to design a survey roll- out plan for the district to collect Pride Survey data from students, teachers and parents of students enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school. Parents and teachers in grades K-12 and students in grades 6- 8 at both middle schools finished the survey in June. Students in grades 10- 12 completed the survey in September. Funding was provided by the District. The RCASA Director served as Survey Co- Coordinator and worked with 9 Principals to initiate and monitor data collection. Substance misuse data will be incorporated into RCASA' s Need Assessment.

PUBLIC RELATIONS- We expanded our communication strategies using print, online and in person approaches. RCASA staff used Twitter to increase event attendance including Twitter.com/rcasal5 ( 210 Followers compared to 153 in 2017) and Twitter.com/ ReadingPolice

68 10. 8K followers). We maintained the website at Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse www. reading.I< 12. ma. us/ community/ rcasa) with the support of Reading Public Schools and continue to send out our newsletter( 600 people). Local cable access taped the RCASA Annual Meeting.

69 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

I am pleased to submit the 2018 Annual Report for the Department of Public Works.

I would first like to thank the Select Board and Town Manager Bob LeLacheur for their guidance and support over the past year.

The Department is committed to providing excellent customer service, and high quality essential municipal services to the residents, businesses, and visitors to Reading in an efficient and cost effective manner. I would like to thank the supervisors and staff for their continued professionalism, cooperation and dedication to this goal.

In 2018, the Department continued its goal of succession planning. DPW Director Jeff Zager retired in September 2018. I thank Jeff for his 9 years of dedicated service to the Town of Reading, and wish him a happy and healthy retirement. Jane Kinsella, former Assistant Director with 12 years of service with the Town, was hired as DPW Director. Christopher Cole, former Civil

Engineer with 15 years of service with the Town, was hired as Assistant Director. Mike Hannaford, Parks/ Forestry/Cemetery supervisor, was hired in May 2018 to complete the supervisory team. Mike has been with the Town for several years as Parks/ Forestry Foreman and brings years of experience and expertise to the role. In addition, Michael O' Halloran was promoted to Administrative Specialist, and fills the role of Cemetery Administrator, assisting the division with administrative support for both cemetery and public works.

Department personnel were actively involved as members or liaisons to a number of committees and Town wide events, such as the Fall Street Faire, the annual tree lighting ceremony, and Friends and Family Day. DPW staff supported many projects and programs with the Town Forest Committee, Town Trails Committee, Cemetery Board, the Conservation Commission, Recreation Committee, Public Services, and Police and Fire Departments.

Public Works continued its focus on customer service with the use of " See Click Fix", where residents can initiate requests for services, or report on issues that need attention, including potholes, missing signs, hanging tree limbs, etc. The Department has also expanded its use of social media to communicate with residents about non-emergency issues.

Staff members participated in a number of professional development/safety training programs which included driver fatigue, chainsaw safety, back injury prevention, work zone safety, effective communication in the workplace, and OSHA 10. Many of these programs were sponsored by MIIA, the Town' s insurance carrier, and support our goals of maintaining a qualified, highly trained staff, reducing the town' s insurance obligations, and keeping our employees safe in the workplace.

The Department was extremely active in 2018 with many projects, programs, daily maintenance work, and general services to the public. It is a testament to the excellent staff that works within the Department that these projects were completed in a timely, cost effective manner, while at the same time, performing the daily, routine tasks needed to serve our residents.

70 I am confident that in the year ahead this Department will continue on its path of excellence.

Jane C. Kinsella Director of Public Works

Administration Division The Administration Division is responsible for preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and assisting all divisions with the development of the Capital Improvement Plan. This division manages all payroll and accounts payable processing for the department, and cemetery administrative services. The Administration Division responds to public inquiries and concerns over all Public Works areas of responsibility.

Significant projects included:

Project support and management oversite for contracts throughout the Public Works divisions including highway projects and supplies; water and sewer main projects; fuel; salt; snow and ice removal; and rubbish and recycling. Coordination of( 2) Household Hazardous Waste Day collection events with the Town of Wakefield. Coordination of( 2) events for paper shredding, rigid plastic recycling, and( 1) metal pickup Coordination of( 5) town-wide leaf pickups Coordination of drop- off recycling for Styrofoam and electronics Overall facilitation of the Water Conservation Rebate Program including appointment scheduling; rebate processing and tracking of high-efficiency washing machines, low-flow toilets, and irrigation system rain sensors; and rain barrels. Reduction in the Town' s rubbish disposal tonnage through significant strides to increase recycling efforts. The Department has increased recycling efforts through continued media and educational initiatives, which have led to new programs and new initiatives being instituted. Oversight of the See- Click-Fix online portal, which enables residents to report issues such as potholes, downed tree limbs, and water leaks. The system is monitored by the Administration Division and work orders are routed to the Department' s supervisors and foreman in the field.

Emphasis continued on providing public information, responding to resident inquiries and concerns, and improving all areas of public communications.

Cemetery Division To the Board of Cemetery Trustees

The following is from office records for calendar year 2018.

Interments — 134 Interments for all years — 15, 416

Markers set— 62 Foundations —26

71 Sale of Lots

Forest Glen— 4 lots in the Urn Garden, Total for all years —2, 093 lots, 799 single graves.

Charles Lawn— 8 lots, 2 single grave, Total for all years 546 lots, 273 single and veterans graves.

Wood End — 26 lots and 2 single graves — Total for all years — 544 lots, 47 single and veterans graves.

Cooperation from other divisions of Public Works was outstanding and much appreciated. The Board of Cemetery Trustees has been very supportive of all the numerous programs and goals of this division. I thank them for all their assistance.

Respectfully submitted— Michael Hannaford, Supervisor

Custodian of Veterans' Graves Interments —WWII— 14 Korea— 10 Vietnam— 7 Iraq- 0 Peacetime— 2

Total of all veterans interred— 1, 936

As has been the custom for many years, all veterans' graves were decorated with a flag and a potted flower for Memorial Day.

Respectfully submitted— Michael Hannaford, Supervisor

EnOneerin2 Division The Engineering Division provides engineering services to all Departments within the Town of Reading. The Division is responsible for: preparation of plans, contract documents, specifications and estimates; survey layout, inspection, design and construction management of Town construction projects; upkeep of traffic markings and traffic signals; review of subdivision plans and site plans for accuracy and conformance with the subdivision and site plan rules and regulations; review of conservation submittals, preparation of subdivision and conservation bond estimates, inspection of subdivision construction and the administration of the pavement management program and Chapter 90 roadway improvement program. The Division also provides technical assistance and guidance on various Town projects, performs traffic studies, regulates and inspects private construction activities within Town roadways; and is responsible for the maintenance of all records concerning the subdivision of land, roadway, water, sewer and drainage construction, town maps, issuance of street addresses, updating 911 address records and the issuance of various permits.

The division provided field survey, design and construction management services for the following construction projects designed and completed during the year:

Roadway Improvements: Prepared bids, provided project management and inspection for the resurfacing of 15 roadways totaling approximately 3 miles and 1 parking lot consisting of the following:

72 Reclaim the following roadways: Fairmount Road( Hopkins Street to Kenneth Road) Harvard Street( Lowell Street to John Carver Road) Kenneth Road (Fairmount Road to end of public way) Orange Street( Pearl Street to Winter Street) Park Avenue ( Minot Street to end) Spruce Road( Grove Street to Forest Street) Vine Street( High Street( northerly end) to Hunt Street) Winter Street( Salem Street to Orange Street)

Mill and overlay the following roadways:

Arthur B. Lord Drive ( Birch Meadow Drive to Forest Street)

Baldwin Lane ( Spruce Road to end) Forest Street ( Arthur B. Lord Drive to Grove Street) Haverhill Street (Timberneck Drive to Route 95/ 129 rotary) Osbourne Avenue ( Pleasant Street to end)

Summer Avenue ( Main Street to Hopkins Street) Walnut Street ( Summer Avenue to Hopkins Street)

Mill and overlay the following parking lots: Town Hall

Sidewalk and Curb Installation and Repairs: Designed plans, assembled contract documents, bid, provided project management and inspection for the installation of approximately 350 linear feet( LF) of new granite curb and concrete sidewalk on the following roadways:

Elliott Street— Washington Street to Green Street Haven Street — 4339 Haven Street to John Street including handicap ramps, improving ADA compliance.

Water Projects Water Main improvements— During the year the Division worked with its consultant and designed, bid, inspected and managed the start of a multi-year water main improvement project, which consisted of the cleaning and lining of approximately 2. 7 miles of cast iron water main. Work under this project also includes a major culvert crossing, new hydrants and gate valves.

73 Length Location Project Limits Improvement Type feet)

Main Street Woburn St. to Mill St. 12, 313 Clean & Line

Mill Street Main St. to Town Line 1, 724 Clean & Line

Length Location Project Limits Improvement Type feet)

Replace w/ 12" Main Street Culvert Main St. @ Percy Ave. 35 CLDI, sleeved and Crossing jacked under culvert

Uni- directional Flushing Program — worked with consultant to operate and manage the Town' s uni- directional flushing program. Completed this season with successful results. The flushing program is anticipated to continue spring 2019. Main Street Water Main Culvert Crossing— drafted construction plans and assisted Town' s consultant in the design and MassDOT permitting of the water main culvert crossing. Work is anticipated to begin spring 2019. Work associated with this project is included in the Main Street Cleaning and Lining contract. Emerald Drive Water Booster Station Replacement—worked with consultant on the design

of the new booster station located on Emerald Drive. The booster station is designed to increase pressure and flow in this area and eliminate the need for the Lothrop Road booster station. By eliminating a station the Town will save on its annual operating cost and reduce maintenance. Bid is anticipated June 2019 with construction the fall of 2019. Auburn Water Tank/ Cell Carrier Relocation — attended several meetings with the Town' s design consultant and cell companies discussing possible design alternatives and the Request for Proposal( RFP) for additional cell equipment and lease extensions. The Town will be replacing the existing tank with a glass- fused-to-steel composite elevated tank. The new tank will reduce maintenance and eliminate current structural issues. The Town will be including the replacement of the water tank in its capital plan for year 2021. Associated with this project would be the relocation of the cell carriers located on the Auburn Street water tank site. Supplying MWRA water to North Reading through Reading' s Water System — North Reading has decided to pursue a different supply source. MWRA Hopkins and Louanis Valve Vaults — Engineering and Water Divisions worked with a consultant and contractors to fully automate the valve vaults with the integration of SCADA. This project was a result of the new MWRA 36" pipeline and is anticipated to be completed February 2019. MWRA Reports —prepared quarterly reports for the above water main assistance projects in accordance with grant/loan agreement.

Sewer System and I/I Charles Street Sewer Station Replacement— worked with consultant on the design and bid documents, attended project meetings, reviewed construction submittals, inspected, and assisted Town' s consultant in the project management of the Charles Street sewer station

74 replacement project. The project started December 2018 and is currently under construction. MWRA Phase 829 & 930 —Projects closed out with the MWRA. MWRA Phase 9 Construction Funding — worked with consultant and provided project administration on the following portions of the $ 844, 000 grant/loan assistance project: o Final punch list closeout, which included permanent trench patching. o Worked with MWRA to begin the closeout process. MWRA Phase 10 Construction Funding — worked with consultant and provided project administration on the following portions of the $ 844, 000 grant/loan assistance project: o Rehabilitation of approximately 15, 000 L.F. of sewer main, by means of cured- in- place pipe lining. o Television inspection of approximately 4, 000 L.F. of sewer main. MWRA Reports:

o Prepared quarterly reports for above UI projects in accordance with grant / loan agreement.

o Prepared annual I/I report.

o Prepared annual discharge permit application.

o Updated various MWRA water and sewer system questionnaires.

Parks & Playgrounds Joshua Eaton Elementary Schools — Engineering designed, bid and performed project management for various parking lot improvements including drainage, curbing, paving, and handicap accessibility. Construction was completed summer 2018.

Stormwater Working in cooperation with the Eastern Middlesex Mosquito Control Project the Town cleaned and dredged approximately 600 feet of its drainage ditches. Haven Street — designed, bid and performed project management for the installation of approximately 170 linear feet of new drain line on Haven St. from Linden St. to former Post Office.

Stormwater Mapping, ( National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) NPDES and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) MS4 Assistance The Town met with a consultant to review database updating procedures, field data collection methods and asset management software. Developed and deployed a new outfall sampling GIS iPad application that assisted in collecting vital information regarding structure condition as well as required sampling analyses as part of the updated MS4 permit.

The dry weather outfall sampling program successfully inspected and sampled 253 or approximately 88% of Town owned outfalls. The remaining outfalls could not be safely accessed and will be revisited next year.

o Of the 253 outfalls inspected only 42 ( approximately 15%) were found to be flowing and required sampling efforts.

Work continued on adhering to the requirements of the new NPDES MS4 Stormwater program, effective July 1, 2018 including the submission of the Notice of Intent( NOI), which also included

75 sampling for Phosphorous for the first time. An updated outfall inventory was completed as part of this process for each of the major watersheds within Reading. It was determined that the Town owns a total of 287 outfall discharge structures. Additionally, the Town completed the annual compliance report, upgraded system mapping, cleaned catch basins, assisted in the oversight and enforcement of the Stormwater Management bylaw and IDDE bylaw. Public awareness and participation included updating information via the Town' s website, social media, school presentations and flyers. The Division attended meetings with the Mystic River Stormwater Collaborative, as well as various EPA meetings.

Miscellaneous Projects Traffic Markings — repainted approximately 75 miles of pavement markings including: roadway centerlines, edge lines, stop lines, crosswalks, roadway stencils, parking stalls and parking lot markings. Belmont Street to Ivy Lane Wetland/ Stream Crossing — assisted Town' s consultant with the continued monitoring of the wetlands crossed during the water main installation, and the required reporting under the following permits: Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit and DEP Waterways 401 Water Quality Permit and Reading Conservation Commission Order of Conditions. Conservation Notice of Intent/RDA —provide field survey, prepared plans, supplemental documentation and completed application to receive a Notice of Intent/RDA for the following projects: o Annual Paving Program

Federal/ State Projects

MassDOT West Street Roadway Reconstruction Project: The project is now substantially complete. Incidental work related to punch-list items still remain to be completed by the contractor. It is anticipated that the project will be closed out by MassDOT in 2019

During the year the Division continued to perform daily inspections of the work, resolved utility conflicts and held weekly progress meetings.

Main Street/ Hopkins Street Intersection —75%/ 100% designed MassDOT Reading Safety Audit/Road Diet — attended meetings and site walk with MassDOT' s consultant regarding the south Main Street corridor, including the proposed road diet.

MassDOT Rt. 28 ( Main Street) Resurfacing — attended meeting and coordinated with MassDOT for the repaving of Main Street ( State owned) from Stoneham town line to North Reading town line

MWRA Phase II- MWRA 36 inch diameter redundant water main: attendance at several meetings with MWRA staff and consultant to review projects impacts and assist with the project management

76 decisions affecting the Town. The Town Engineering and Water Divisions provided resources to help facilitate construction and maintain project schedules. Work is substantially complete.

Traffic Signal Maintenance During the year the Division performed site and equipment investigations, and contracted consultants and contractors to perform repairs to the following traffic signals:

Walkers Brook Drive at Newcrossing Road Replaced a faulty push button w/sign Replaced PED signal head; installed new pullbox cover

Main Street at Washington Street Removed damaged back plate Left hand turn arrow called when no vehicle was waiting, updated software and reset controllers

Main Street and Salem Street Tightened signal pole base, replaced pedestrian push button, replaced signals, realigned signal head and installed temporary signals after signal was hit at various times. Left hand turn arrow called when no vehicle was waiting, updated software and reset controllers

West Street at Woburn Street Signal on flash, reset controller

West Street at South Street Removed rodent nest in PED signal and installed new PED LED lens; re- aligned signal head

Main Street at Fire Station Repair traffic signal pre- emption, allowing the fire department to safely and efficiently respond to emergency calls.

Interdepartmental Reviews The Engineering Division performed engineering reviews of plans submitted to the Community Planning and Development Commission, ZBA and Conservation Commission and performed site inspections for site plan compliance, adherence to subdivision regulations and conformance with DPW utility standards for the following private development projects, subdivisions and Town projects:

1503 Main Street 364 Lowell Street Reading Village 2 Prescott 95 Walkers Brook Drive Randall Road 288- 292 Grove Street 230 Ash Street 40 Grove Street 467 Main Street Tarrant Lane ( Wakefield) 306 Main Street Lenetta Lane

77 285 Main Street Postmark Square Lakeview & Eaton 40B

In addition to the above private developments the Division provided general oversight and field inspected work performed by NGRID in the replacement of cast iron gas mains on the following roadways:

Barrows Road Pilgrim Road Haven Street Plymouth Road Hunt Street Vine Street Lowell Street Willard Road

Permitting and Utility Hearings The Division reviewed and held public hearings for the expansion of public utilities for the following:

Pole Hearings Martin Road Main Street

During the year the Engineering Division issued permits, performed utility mark outs and performed construction inspections for the following:

Sewer Connections 36 Gas Permits 88

Sewer Disconnections 16 Street Occupancies 11

Sewer Repairs 14 Street Openings 44

Water Renewals 16 Driveway Permits 41

Water Connections 17 Jackie' s Law Permits 75

Dig Safe Requests 200 Soil Test Inspections 8

Quantity includes 8 gas main replacements, 15 road resurfacing/re- construction projects, Haven Street drainage improvement project, Main Street water project, and Charles Street sewer pump station replacement, all of which encompassed entire streets, or sections of streets. In addition, on several of these projects, the areas had to be marked out more than once, throughout the duration of the project.

78 Hi2hway Divison The Highway Division at the Public Works Facility consists of eighteen employees: four mechanics, one dispatcher and twelve staff members who maintain and repair the infrastructure of the Town of Reading.

The regular projects such as street sweeping, catch basin repair ( 38), roadside cutting, sidewalk and street maintenance ( potholes), tree lawn repair, mixing and sifting loam and compost, traffic control, street signs, ( 52) new signs installed, ( 98) which were replaced or damaged . Cleaning of catch basins ( approximately 1250), and ditches continued by priority and need. Street sweeping was started on April 9, 2018, and finished on May 7, 2018. The new program for tracking catch basin cleaning, sediment levels, and the condition of the structures continued this this past year with completion slated for 2019.

Miscellaneous: Oversee styrofoam and electronics recycling drop off center, Household Hazardous Waste Day, paper shredding and rigid plastic recycling events, ADOPT-A- FAMILY in November and December. Provided support for Friends and Family Day, the annual Fall Street Faire, traffic control for Downtown Tree Lighting, and the Halloween Parade. Installation of brackets and banners in the square, and maintained downtown street lights.

Vehicle Maintenance: Repaired and serviced the equipment from Police, Fire, School, Building Maintenance, Council on Aging, and Public Works Departments with 4 mechanics and more vehicles added each year. We continued to take waste oil from the public during the week and on Saturdays, and did emergency in the field repairs as needed.

Snow and Ice: During the winter season of 2017- 2018 we plowed( 6) storms and sanded( 18) times.

Special Projects:

Sidewalk repair and replacement throughout the Town. Paving projects, Westside Fire Station, Laurel Lane repair, Drainage upgrades to Killam School, and assisted other Divisions as needed.

Special Notes: In 2018, Tom Ward, Highway Foreman and Tom Doyle, Highway Equipment Operator both retired.

Respectfully submitted— George Strazzere, Highway & Equipment Supervisor

79 Forestry— Tree Warden' s Report Eighty- seven trees were removed. These trees were dead or in a dangerous condition as to be a threat to public safety. Eighty-two hazardous tree stumps were removed from the tree lawns, parks, schools, cemeteries and playgrounds for public safety. One hundred-thirty-seven trees were trimmed for dead wood and low branches were removed from the public trees as requested or observed. A street-by- street hazardous tree survey of the Town was completed during the winter months. As a result of the survey, sixteen hazardous trees were identified as well as one hundred and four broken hanging limbs were trimmed and removed. Forty- four trees were planted by the Town as street trees the varieties included Zelkova, Gingko, Elm, Red Maple, Red Oak, Kwanzan Cherry, Sugar Maple and Cleveland Pear. Trees were planted roadside and in the parks, schools and cemeteries.

The Compost Center on Strout Avenue continues to accept brush and leaves from residents. Thirty- four thousand eight hundred and sixty cars entered the Compost Center in 2018. Residents are required to purchase stickers for use of the compost center.

The holiday lighting put up by the tree crew in the town square was once again very successful. There were over 20, 000 colored bulbs installed on the common.

Reading was awarded " Tree City USA" for the thirty-second consecutive year by The National Arbor Day Foundation. Three hundred Blue Spruce trees were purchased and distributed to all the fifth graders. Thanks to the Reading Rotary Club that has sponsored and assisted in this program to make " Arbor Day 2018" a success in Reading.

A special thanks to all the committees and commissions working toward the preservation of Reading' s public shade trees.

Parks Division The division continues to maintain 80 acres of grassed area though out the town, and the facilities within the parks and schools. This includes the renovation and continued maintenance of all the ball fields on school or parks grounds. The Division maintains sixteen tennis and basketball courts, the tot lots, and the skating rinks. The Division maintains the grounds for all municipal and school buildings.

The division also assists all Town departments, committees and commissions with tree maintenance, snow and ice removal and election set-up.

Special Notes: The month of March produced three Nor-Easters in a row. The storms caused heavy winds and heavy wet snow that took down multiple trees around Reading. The Forestry- Parks department was put to the test with the help of the rest of the public works for over a month to follow with cleanup. The Salem Street side of Memorial Park wall was damaged during the March 2nd Nor-Easter. A sixty foot Norway Spruce had uprooted and hit the wall causing severe damage.

Respectfully Submitted— Michael E. Hannaford, Supervisor Parks, Forestry Division

80 Water/ Sewer Division The DPW Water Conservation Program ( WCP) continued along with great success. In 2018, the water conservation program awarded 30 rebates for energy efficient washing machines, 12 water saving toilets, 0 irrigation rain sensors, and sold 60 rain barrels, totaling $8, 940 in rebates. Since the program' s inception in July 2003, $ 604, 245. 00 has been rebated to 3, 471 residents. The Reading DPW WCP incorporates emphasis on rebates for low flow washing machines, toilets, irrigation system rain sensors, and rain barrels, along with free home and irrigation water system use audits and water use reports. Since 2003, the Reading Water Department has offered home water saving devices for Reading residents, available free of charge to residents through the Reading Water Department located at Town Hall in the DPW office.

The WCP school educational phase continued with Meg Tabasco, Education Coordinator for the MWRA, making presentations to Reading' s 3rd grade classrooms. The presentations focus on our Town/MWRA water supply and household water conservation. Meg also facilitated a training and education session for our Reading High School Seniors that taught and explained the wastewater side of our Town' s water system. We are very grateful to the MWRA and the programs they offer to our Residents.

As required by the August 6, 2006 Administrative Consent Order ( ACO) the Town entered into with the Department of Environmental Protection( DEP), the Town retained ownership and control of the Zone I (400' radius) and protection of the Zone II (well recharge area) of the emergency water supply wells and wellfield. As a condition of the DEP ACO, the water supply wells and wellfield were maintained as an emergency water supply to pump water to the distribution system with disinfection capabilities. All nine ( 9) of our Town wells were exercised monthly; all such wells are ready and operational in the case of a water supply emergency.

The MWRA in conjunction with the Reading Water Department compiled and mailed the twentieth drinking water report Consumer Confidence Report ( CCR) to all Reading water customers this past June.

Under the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements, quarterly EPA Uncontaminated Monitoring Rule 3 required sampling was completed and we were fully within all regulations. We are proud to offer Reading residents some of the highest quality water in the country.

The MWRA redundant water main supply installation work moved into its final phases of implementation in 2018. Both of our new MWRA/Town water metering and supply vaults on Louanis Drive and Hopkins Street became fully functional in April of this year. We have been able to split the Town' s water use from both of these new vaults as we transition out of using our original Border Road supply vault. Louanis and Hopkins vaults will be instrumental in the control and management of our Town' s MWRA water supply for the foreseeable future. We look forward to their full activation in 2019.

Throughout 2018, the Town of Reading Water Department worked together with Reading Facilities and School Departments to continually develop and grow our Town' s LCCA ( Lead Contamination Control Act) Plan. The LCCA Plan tests and manages any Lead & Copper found in our Reading school building' s drinking water. Reading' s LCCA Program was acknowledged

81 as excellent by MassDEP and became part of MassDEP' s LCCA Training& Educational Program for all Massachusetts Public Water Systems. For the Town' s work, efforts and action to reduce lead in school drinking water and to do so with extremely encouraging results, the MassDEP STAR L" ( Systems Taking Action to Reduce Lead in Schools) Award was given to both the Reading Water Department and the Reading School Department.

Additionally in 2018, MassDEP awarded the Reading Water Department a " Beyond Compliance Award" for its absolute compliance with all state and federal drinking water regulations and for having no water or operational violations of any kind in the past 5 years. The Reading Water Department goes far beyond compliance by its dedication to improving all aspects of water operations, water quality and for the testing of many secondary contaminants and matters that some systems do not address. Reading shows exemplary efforts to attain such an excellent record and has become a water system model for efficient, progressive operational strategy.

In 2018, Reading' s Water Quality& DPW Safety Administrator was the recipient of MassDEP' s Distinguished Water Operator of the Year Award for his role in stewarding several DPW Safety and Risk Management Programs.

Supply In 2018, the Reading Water Department and DPW have operated and maintained our water supply valve, vault, SCADA and security systems, with emergency water supply wells, pump stations and all emergency power equipment. Annually, we have collected and delivered to laboratory for analysis over 700 water system water quality samples.

In 2018, a total of 589. 53 MG ( million gallons) of water was purchased from the MWRA.. See the following chart: 2018 READING MWRA WATER PURCHASED

The highest single day consumption of water by the Town of Reading in the 2018 year occurred 15th on Friday June for 2. 619 MG ( million gallons). The highest seven ( 7) day consumption of 8th water occurred from Sunday, July to Saturday, July 14th for the amount of 16. 675 MG.

The Town of Reading' s average daily usage of water for 2018 was 1. 62 MGD (million gallons per day). Water is supplied to Reading Residents and Businesses through 7,733 Residential Water Connections, 67 Municipal Water Connections and 244 Commercial Water Connections. In 2018, 27, 045 residents used a total of 425. 80 MG of water. Each Reading resident has an average water use of 15, 743 gallons annually, 1, 312 gallons monthly or 43. 13 gallons per person per day. ( Res. GPCD) The average water daily use of 43. 13 gallons is roughly 33. 6% below the MassDEP suggested limit of 65 gallons per person per day.

For the monthly rainfall in Reading for 2018, see the following chart: 2018 LOCAL RAINFALL RECORDS. Annual total rainfall in Reading for 2018 was 53. 07" of rain or melted snow. Reading' s 2018 rainfall was up 35. 3% from the 2017 rainfall total of 39.23.

Water Distribution Installed 25 new water services, replaced 17 old water services

82 Repaired 20 water service leaks Repaired 8 broken water mains Replaced 6 old fire hydrants, repaired 3 broken fire hydrants, rebuilt 68 fire hydrants Disconnected 15 water services for house demotion Replaced 2 water main gate valves Replaced 313 ft of 1 1/ 4" water main on Larch Lane Replaced 46 old water services from the water main to the sidewalk shut off on West Hill Circle, Selfridge Road, Ridge Road, Puritan Road, John Carver Road and Gardener Road for Chapter 90 road construction Assisted with Friends and Family Day and Vehicle Day at the Reading Library Inspected the installation of water mains at Reading Woods, Johnson Woods, Veterans Way, Kylie Drive and Summer Avenue Continued cross connection control program Completed the 2nd year of the unidirectional hydrant flushing program Inspected Auburn Street and Bear Hill water tanks Inspected all town drinking fountains Maintained all town irrigation systems, including spring start-up and winterization Painted and lubricated hydrants Completed annual water inventory Loam and seed program for all water jobs Installed hot top on water and sewer trenches Checked and maintained 2 water booster stations daily Cleaned and maintained grounds at Auburn Street tank site Lowered and raised water gate boxes for construction jobs Conducted leak detection survey Assisted Highway Division during snow plowing and hauling operations

Meter Room Supported the quarterly water meter reading cycle Received and completed 188 bill-to- date readings Removed 15 meters, reset 8 meters, no requests for meter testing were received

Sewer Distribution Cleaned approximately 8000 feet of sewer mains Replaced 6 sewer manhole frames and covers Assisted with replacement of the sewer station on Haverhill at Charles Street Cleaned wet wells at all sewer stations biannually Checked and maintained 12 sewer stations daily Cleaned approximately 1/ 4 of the sanitary sewer main system Cleaned and maintained grounds around all sewer stations Completed work orders for leaks, broken gates, etc. Exercised emergency generator weekly Completed the annual sewer inventory Assisted Highway Division during snow plowing and hauling operations

83 READING PUBLIC LIBRARY

REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The year 2018 was one in which the Reading Public Library continued to set the standard for what a twenty-first century library can and will be, and one in which the full potential of the renovated and expanded library was explored by the Reading Community. The Library continued to see increased usage on all different dimensions, including circulation, programming, and reference interactions, and remains amongst the busiest libraries in the North of Boston Library Exchange ( NOBLE) network. What was especially heartening was the breadth and depth of the programming and activities at the Library, and the opportunities created to engage all different members of the Reading Community. A few examples of this include:

The Eats and Beats Event— over 600 people attended an afternoon event in June to mark the beginning of summer in the Library parking lot featuring local food trucks,

entertainers and musical acts; The late night exam crams in January and June, when extended hours and resources were available to high school teens to prepare for midterms and finals; and,

The " Library of Things," a special repository of unique items (e. g. the Ion Tape Express, a cassette tape to digital converter) made available to residents to borrow.

Of special note was the Library' s efforts to embrace diversity and inclusion, and be a safe and inviting place for the Reading Community to engage, interact, and learn. Our world class staff, led by Library Director Amy Lannon, has admirably led the charge to balance the high level of traditional services that the Library has always delivered with new, exciting and timely initiatives.

We not only thank the Library Staff for their continued excellence but also the many volunteers, including the Friends of the Reading Library and the Reading Public Library Foundation, for their invaluable contributions. We look forward to 2019 and the opportunity to continue to support the Reading Community.

John Brzezenski Chair, Library Board of Trustees

84 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES 2018

OVERVIEW

2018 saw a continued increase in most areas of library service. Notably, overall circulation and usage increased 3. 5% to 508, 890; classes and programs offered increased 11% to 847, with

attendance up 25% to 25, 437. We also saw an increase in volunteer hours, meeting room reservations and museum pass use, while daily visitors decreased by 5% ( 228, 760). The library implemented new tracking software for reference consultations in May of 2018 making yearly comparisons difficult. However, the data gathered by the new software shows the increasing complexity and length of time spend on these interactions.

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY

Library continued its commitment to provide the Reading community with a welcoming and safe environment. The library focused on themes of diversity, inclusion and partnership. Some highlights and achievements from 2018 include: Programs and Events 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Active Bystander Training Friends of the Library Music Series Global Eats & Summer Beats Dementia Friendly Training and initiatives New Resident Open House Pulse of Reading: Community Conversations Series Teen Volunteer and Job Fair Visiting Author: Jevaka Steptoe ( Caldecott Award Winner)

Services Provided a comprehensive schedule of accessible Early Literacy classes for children 0- 5 and their caregivers. Fostered the Early Literacy skills recommended by ALA's " Every Child Ready to Read" initiative through classes, outreach and activities. Collaborated with media specialists and teachers from the Reading Public Schools to support curriculum and provide extra-curricular literacy activities for grades K- 12. Coordinated over 1, 700 hours of volunteer work (e. g. Book Mates, Netguides, homebound deliveries)

Expanded programming and services for 55+ adult population.

Community Outreach Friends and Family Day Fall Street Faire

85 Reading Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Reading is Fun: Drama Club Fundraiser Reading Public Schools Science Expo School/ Preschool visits

TECHNOLOGY

The self-service equipment accounted for approximately 46% of returns of materials and 56% of checkouts. We added two computers in the Teen area, bringing public use inventory to: 33 PC' s

2 iMacs

2 AWE Preschool Computers

3 Print release stations

5 Self-check stations

2 AMHS return outlets

4 OPACS

In FY2018 ( July 2017- June 2018) public wifi recorded 87, 822 sessions and our public computers averaged 250 uses per week. Public printing continues to be strong with an average of 2,400 pages printed per month of which approximately 250 are through the mobile print(" print from home") option.

FACILITIES

The use of library meeting rooms remained strong. We made several improvements to the A/V equipment in the Community Room and Conference Room, and also purchased new folding chairs for the Community Room. The Board of Trustees were pleased to work with Eagle Scout candidate Kevin Yatsuhashi RMHS ' 23) who installed a flagpole on the Middlesex Ave. (north) side of the building. The project was completed on August 16 with a flag raising ceremony attended by town leaders, library staff, and residents.

PERSONNEL

Our staff is our greatest asset and continues to provide high quality service. This year saw several departures. Patty O' Donnell retired in July, and Donna Beaulieu left to take on a more senior position at the Reading Police Department. Additionally, Assistant Director Ashley Waring moved onto become a branch manager in Arlington, and Lorraine Barry was appointed Interim Assistant Director for the remainder of the year.

New hires included Rory Butler in the Circulation Division, as well as substitutes Valerie Gould- Heithaus and Joanne McElhenney. Suzy Axleson moved from substitute to regular employee status, while Louise Hetherington was promoted to Senior Library Associate, and Lisa Eng was promoted from page to Library Technician.

86 After the successful override vote in April 2018, portion of the funds allocated to the library restored and expanded Sunday hours which start in the fall. The library is now open Sundays from October to May, 1pm —5pm. The library also added .7 FTE( 26 hours/week) of additional and substitute shifts for Monday through Saturday hours.

APPRECIATION

The Library thanks the Board of Library Trustees for their guidance and support. We are also grateful for the continued generosity of the Reading Public Library Foundation and the Friends without whom we could not provide such outstanding services and programs. Finally, we are fortunate to opportunity to experience the goodwill, kindness and connection with the Reading community whom we serve each and every day.

Respectfully submitted, Amy Lannon, MLIS Library Director

87 LIBRARY STATISTICS

Circulation 508, 890

Adult Circulation 172, 004

Children' s Circulation 158,578

Teen Circulation 16,182 Interlibrary Loans ( Outgoing) 26,580 Interlibrary Loans ( Incoming) 30, 706

eBooks/ eAudiobooks ( downloads) 23, 376

Database/Electronic Resource Retrieval( ARTS) 81, 464

Library Collections 132, 225

Adult Books 43, 910

Adult Media (audio/ video) 17, 663

Children' s Books 36,223

Children' s Media (audio/ video) 4, 867

Teen Books 5, 906

Teen Media (audio/ video) 186

Other Media (ARIS) 4, 186

eBooks and Downloadable & E Subscriptions (ARIS) 18,951

Print Periodical Subscriptions (ARIS) 275

Digital Periodical Subscriptions ( ARIS) 43

Electronic Database Licenses (ARIS) 15 Library Services Meeting Room Reservations All 1, 430 Meeting Room - Community Use Only 244

Museum passes borrowed 2, 422

Programs - Total 847 Adults ( 268), Teens ( 114), Children 465 Program Attendance - Total 25,437 Adults 4, 757 , Teens 3, 165 , Children ( 17,515)

Reference Consultations - Total 40, 726

Library Card Holders: Registered Borrowers 22, 783 Open Hours 2, 942

Visitors 228, 760

Volunteer Service Hours 1, 753. 75 ( 33. 7 hrs/ wk)

88 READING PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF 2018

Retirements/ Departures Donna Beaulieu ( Circulation) Patty O' Donnell( Circulation) Ashley Waring (Administration)

Administration Director: Amy F. Lannon Assistant Director: Ashley Waring (January September) Interim Assistant Director: Lorraine Barry (October December) Senior Administrative Assistant: Kathryn Melesciuc

Children' s Division Division Head: Corinne Fisher Early Literacy Librarian: Brenda Wettergreen, Primary Grade Librarian: Cate Zannino Children' s Librarian: Mary Jeanne Harwood Senior Library Associate: Mary McIntire Children' s Pages: Meaghan Coughlin, Grace Koury, Jessica Navin,

Circulation Division Division Head: Michelle A. Filleul Senior Library Associate: Louise Hetherington Library Associates: Suzy Axelson, Rory Butler, Susan Haggerty, Louise Hetherington, Andrea Hogan, Carol Macomber, Christine Rutigliano, Judy Terrazano Circulation Technician Lisa Eng Circulation Pages: Julianna Aguja, Neftali Gonzalez

Reference Division Division Head: Lorraine Barry Adult/Elder Librarian: Andrea Fiorillo Local History Librarian: Eileen Barrett Reader Advisory Librarian: Kathleen Miksis Young Adult Librarian: Susan Beauregard, Young Adult Librarian: Renee Smith

Technical Services Division Head: Jamie Penney Senior Library Associates: Dawn Colford, Allison DaSilva Library Associate: Judy A. Newton

89 Sunday and Substitute Librarians Sunday and Substitute Associates Rebecca Bailey Valerie Gould-Heithaus Miguel Burns Virginia Guazzaloca Lauren Gardner Jennifer O' Connell Kathryn Geoffrion- Scannell Joanne McElhenney Marina Salenikas Susanne Sullivan Megan White

Custodians ( Facilities Department) John Davis Lynda Florence

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018 John Brzezenski, Chair Andrew Grimes Alice Collins, Secretary Nina Pennacchio Cherrie Dubois, Vice Chair Monette Verrier

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018 Bruce Austin, Secretary Russ Graham John Brzezenski Bill Hecht, Vice President Lynne Cameron Bob Nordstrand Elise Ciregna, President Maria Silvaggi Amy Coumounduros, Treasurer

FRIENDS OF THE READING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD 2018 Eleanor Delaney, Co- President Alissa Onigman, Treasurer Leslie Haley, Co- President Sharon Petersen, Ass' t. Treasurer Jean Clark, Recording Secretary Lynda Zarrow, Communication

90 READING HOUSING AUTHORITY

It is with great pleasure that I share with you the activities and accomplishments of the Reading Housing Authority over the past year.

The start of the New Year has seen some improvement in our economy; however, we remain cautious during this somewhat unstable time. The pressure on the real estate market has continued to create a critical challenge for poor and lower income families to find, keep and maintain their housing. As the real estate values escalated over the past few years, it was certainly felt most dramatically at the low-income levels. Rental units have been at a greater premium once again in this area and participants have experienced difficulty in locating affordable units. Previously, landlords had been able to ask for and receive a high rent, which historically prices the poor and lower income families out of the rental market. Again, we are beginning to see a change in the rental market area with increase inquiries from landlords who are experiencing more difficulty renting units, therefore, willing to negotiate rents within the range of Fair Market Rents established each year by HUD.

The Reading Housing Authority (Authority) strives to assist these families to seek and obtain housing that is decent, safe and sanitary. In an effort to ameliorate this impact, the Authority will continue its efforts to develop new units and purchase affordable units when the opportunity arises. The Authority most recently has begun a careful search for a multi-family home in our area with the hope of adding additional family affordable units to our present inventory in the upcoming year. We continue to support private developers and the Town in their efforts to set aside units for low/moderate income families in their proposed developments. We reach out to owners of multi-family units who would like to work with us to serve our clients.

As always, the Authority goes beyond the bricks and mortar and provides assistance to families, elderly and handicapped persons to obtain the services they need. We work closely with Mystic Valley Elder Services and other home care agencies to meet the needs of the elderly residents as they strive to remain independent and age in place. With budget cuts affecting all of us, we strive to maintain our programs, work with other supportive agencies and still offer a safe and decent place for our seniors, disabled and families in need. On behalf of the Board, we want to thank Executive Director, Julie Johnston and her staff for their continued dedication, commitment and service to the Reading Housing Authority. We look forward to working with them as we meet the new challenges that lie ahead.

Our community is very fortunate to have such caring and dedicated public safety personnel. The men and women of the Reading Police Department and Fire Department have our gratitude and appreciation for the many times they have responded to emergency situations for residents of the Reading Housing Authority.

We look forward to working with them and the Reading community as we meet the new challenges that lie ahead.

91 spectfully,

Richard Robbins, Chair

ORGANIZATION: Organized in 1963 to address the housing needs of the Town's low and moderate- income residents, the Reading Housing Authority (Authority) is " a public body politic and corporate" duly organized and authorized by Massachusetts General Laws ( MGL), Chapter 121B, s. 3. The Authority receives it fiends from the State and Federal government to assist our clients with their housing needs. Although the Authority does not receive any local funding, five unpaid Reading residents compose the Board of Commissioners. The Select Board appoints four of these board members and one is the Governor's appointee. Each member serves for a 5- year term. The Board is responsible for the overall operation of the Authority. The day to day responsibility is delegated to the Executive Director.

The Board meets regularly and has scheduled their monthly meetings for the first Monday of each month. The Annual Meeting of the Board is currently scheduled for the month after the Select Board makes their annual appointment of a Board member. As of December 2018, the Board Members and their term of office are as follows:

Richard Robbins Chair 42 Dudley Street Term expires 6/ 30/ 2020

Timothy J. Kelley Vice-Chair 84 Woburn Street Term expires 6/ 30/ 2019

Diane L. Cohen State Appointee 73 Hillcrest Avenue Term expires 5/ 03/ 2021

Charles L. Adams Assistant Treasurer 13 Riverside Drive Term expires: 6/ 30/ 2022

Vacant Seat State Tenant Representative

Julie M. Johnston Secretary and Executive Director 22 Frank Tanner Drive

ADMINISTRATIVE and MAINTENANCE STAFF: The Board contracts an Executive Director who manages the day-to-day operations of the Authority. Within State and Federal guidelines and other budgetary limits, the Executive Director hires the supporting staff necessary to achieve the goals and responsibilities of the Authority's programs.

92 Administration: Julie M. Johnston Secretary and Executive Director Susan McLaughlin State Housing Manager Catherine Sutherland Office Manager Iris Perez- Feliciano CHA Federal Program Coordinator for RHA

Maintenance: Joseph Costello Maintenance Staff Edward Bennett Maintenance Staff

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AFFILIATIONS: Home Care: Jane Burns Town of Reading, Elder& Human Services Administrator Kerry Valle Town of Reading, Case Manager Alyse Warren Town of Reading, Nurse Advocate Daniel J. O' Leary Director, Mystic Valley Elder Services

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Reading Cooperative Bank Eastern Bank

AFFILIATIONS: National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Massachusetts Chapter of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials MassNAHRO) New England Regional Council of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NERCINAHRO) Section 8 Administrators Association North Shore Housing Executive Directors' Association (NSHEDA) Adult Literacy Committee of Reading/ Wakefield YMCA

CONSULTANTS: Accountants: Fenton, Ewald& Associates Legal: Latham Law Offices, LLC & DHCD Legal Counsel, Lori McBride, Esq.

MAINTENANCE We do it all- from the beautiful paint j ob to the new appointments before you move into your new apartment. The maintenance staff meets the challenges on every occasion and has done an excellent j ob.

With the four seasons we experience here in New England, maintenance must be ready to take it all in stride. They do the spring clean-up and plantings; the summer mowing, watering, weeding and trimming; the fall leaf raking; and winter's snow and ice removal. The maintenance staff works tirelessly to keep our developments looking beautiful.

93 The Authority is responsible for 115 individual units located on 10 different sites. It is no easy task to keep each one looking in its top form. The maintenance staff is also responsible for the daily work orders and any emergency work that needs to be done.

2018 FUNDING RECEIVED: Each year the Authority applies for several grants or capital funding whenever available to improve our properties and better serve our residents and the community. Included in this year's awards were:

MODERNIZATION OF STATE HOUSING FUNDS In March 2018 the Reading Housing Authority was notified that the agency would be receiving 69, 882 in Formula Funding Grants for Capital Improvement Projects for fiscal year 2021. The Authority began working on an exterior door replacement and balcony repair project in 2018 at Frank D. Tanner, Drive with anticipated completion by the end of June 2019.

AUDITS: The Authority has a Single Audit of all programs by an independent auditor each year. Guyder/Hurley of Braintree, MA was engaged to perform the latest review of the Authority's programs for fiscal year end June 2018. At this time, the audit has been completed and final copies of report were submitted in late December 2018 to designated agencies; namely, HUD, DHCD and the Office of State Auditors. The Authority had no findings or additional recommendations as a result of this latest audit. The Authority's financial position is adequate to meet the needs of the operation and development of the programs and we are fortunate to maintain a retained revenue agency status.

A new compliance audit mandated by DHCD for FYE June 2017 has also been completed as of December 2018. Final reports were received by year end and no findings were noted in that detailed report. A copy of that Agreed Upon Procedures ( AUP) audit has been submitted to DHCD for their review.

MANAGEMENT REVIEW: The Authority has had a current Management Review done of all State programs. The Asset Managers from the State's Department of Housing and Community Development reviewed all the operations ofthe State programs to insure compliance in the daily operation of the Authority'S budget, occupancy, administration, maintenance, services and tenant participation. The Authority received an excellent review with minor comments.

As of September 2015, the Reading Housing Authority entered into an inter- agency agreement with Chelsea Housing Authority to administer its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. That agreement was extended for our FY2018. This cost-effective measure has enabled the RHA to maintain the federal housing program with the assistance of personnel from another agency. The Reading Housing Authority continues to oversee the program and remains responsible for all reporting requirements to HUD.

94 STATE PROGRAMS: The Authority currently manages three (3) programs under the State's Department of Housing and Community Development: 667 Housing ( elderlylhandicapped housing); 705 Housing Family housing); 689 Housing ( Special Needs Housing).

All our wait lists are open now; however, estimated wait times can be long. All information regarding our agency and the programs we administer can be found on our website at www.readinghousing.org. We encourage applicants to apply for our elderly/handicapped( 667) housing by contacting the Housing Authority at( 781) 944- 6755 or by accessing the application on our website.

HOUVING FOR ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED PERSONS( 667) effective April 1, 2018 80, one-bedroom units located at Frank D. Tanner Drive Housing Complex Eligibility: 60 years of age or disabled Income: 1 person - $ 54, 750

2 persons - $ 58, 450

HOUVING FOR FAMILIES (705) effective April 1. 2018 6 units Waverly and Oakland Road( 6, three-bedroom units) 4 units Pleasant and Parker Street( 2, two-bedroom units; 2, three-bedroom units) Eligibility: Family of 2 or more depending on Bedroom Size Income: 2 persons - $ 58, 450 6 persons - $ 84, 450

3 persons - $ 63, 750 7 persons - $ 90, 600

4 persons - $ 73, 050 8 persons - $ 96, 450

5 persons - $ 78, 900

FEDERAL PROGRAMS The Authority manages 125 subsidies for persons of very low income under the Federal Section 8 program. However, the Chelsea Housing Authority is currently managing this program for the RHA through an interagency agreement. Currently, the RHA participates in a centralized waiting list administered by the MASSNAHRO organization. Applications for this wait list are available at the administration office building at 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive, Reading or online @ www.readinghousing.org. The income limits for 2018 are:

SECTION 8 RENTAL AVVIVTANCE

Income limits: 1 person - $ 37, 750 2 persons - $ 43, 150

3 persons - $ 48, 550 4 persons - $ 53, 900

5 persons - $ 58, 250 6 persons - $ 62, 550

7 persons - $ 66, 850 8 persons - $ 71, 150

RHA- OWNED PROPERTIES The Authority presently owns and manages seventeen family units located in various locations throughout the Town of Reading. Four of the seventeen units were located at the condominiums of the Old Reading Schoolhouse. However, in June 2017 the RHA lost these four units due to

95 fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt as a result of the fire but all forty (40) units were determined to be uninhabitable. Efforts are underway to rebuild and restore the units to their original condition as soon as possible. The RHA is hopeful that it will be able to retain the affordability component to all 4 units once constriction is complete.

APPLICATIONS: NEW APPLICATION PROCEDURES COMING*** CHAMP- COMMON HOUSING APPLICATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS' PUBLIC- HOUSING In August 2014, legislation as part of Chapter 235, an Act Relative to Local Housing Authorities, was passed to establish a centralized on- line wait list system for persons seeking state- aided public housing assistance. CHAMP will enable Local Housing Authorities and the Department of Community Development to manage state- aided housing applications for all situations - emergency, standard and transfer. CHAMP is scheduled to go on- line to the public access sometime in 2019. Once on- line, applicants will be able to submit and self-manage their applications through the on- line portal from a computer, smart phone, or tablet.

You may obtain an application at the office of the Authority, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive, Reading, MA 01867 or by accessing it online at www.readinghousing.org.

ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED HOUSING( 667) The Authority manages 80 one- bedroom units of housing for elderly/handicapped persons at our Frank D. Tanner Drive complex in Reading. To qualify for this housing, a single person or couple must meet the eligibility guidelines and be 60 years of age or older or handicapped. The Authority sets aside 13. 5% of these units for non- elderly handicapped persons.

FAMILY HO USING-STATE ( 705) The Authority operates the State's Family Housing Program with 2 different developments. The first family housing development that was built by the Authority is located at Oakland and Waverly Roads and is called Waverly Oaks. There are six 3- bedroom units. Our second state family development is near the center of Town and is referred to as our Pleasant/Parker location. There are only four units available at this site. Our wait list is open. Approximate wait times for those presently on the list remains in excess of ten years.

SECTION 8 FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Currently the wait list for our Section 8 Program is open. We participate in the centralized wait list program initiated in December 2002 and administered by Mass NAHRO. Applications are available at our administrative office or online at http:// www.section8Iistmass. org/. An application can be downloaded from that site and submitted to any agency participating in the centralized wait list program. At present there are over 200,000 families on this waitlist with waiting times for assistance being quite long.

SUMMIT VILLAGE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM: The Authority continues to oversee the maintenance of the wait list for qualified and eligible applicants for the affordable units at Summit Village through the First Time Homebuyers

96 Program. We presently have no potential buyers on our waitlist. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Authority.

CONCLUSION: The Reading Housing Authority is proud to provide this information to you. Anyone interested in obtaining an application for any of our housing programs: elderly/handicapped housing, state family or the Federal Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, should contact the authority at 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive or by calling the office at( 781) 944- 6755.

97 Reading School Committee Elaine Webb, Chair

Leadership

There were several changes in leadership of the Reading School Committee. Elaine Webb and Sherri Vanden Akker were elected for a three- year term.

At the committee' s annual reorganization in June, Elaine Webb was elected as Chair, and Linda Snow Dockser, Vice Chair. Other members of the committee are Nick Boivin, Sherry Vanden Akker, Jeanne Borawski, and Chuck Robinson.

Budget

The School Committee engaged in a comprehensive process of establishing FY19 budget. Numerous meetings were conducted to discuss the various priorities and how the budget should support the District mission and goals. The final budget, while below the initial recommended budget put forth by the Superintendent, met the guidelines as proposed by the Finance Committee.

At the Annual Town Meeting that commenced in April the following school department budget was approved.

Reading Public Schools Budget Summary Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget Administration 1, 061, 384 Regular Day 26, 647, 725 Special Education 13, 899, 069 District Wide Programs 1, 926, 877 School Facilities 1, 325, 220

Total 44, 860, 275

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System ( MCAS)

Reading' s statewide prominence in the MCAS rankings continued in 2018 as Reading, once again, placed in the upper third of all Massachusetts districts in MCAS performance. This represents a significant accomplishment for a system that continues to spend below the state average on per pupil spending. This achievement continues to define Reading as a school system that always gets more performance for less money. We continue to be a frugal district that sets high expectation and achieves these goals through a collaborative effort of the administration, the teachers, the students, and the parents. This is certainly a model to be envied throughout the

98 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The School Committee is very proud of our accomplishments in this regard and sees this as the standard for accountability... high scores, low cost.

Student Enrollment

As students returned to school in September of 2018, it is apparent that our students are staying in the school system. We have seen enrollment remain steady. Student enrollment in the fall of 2018( FY2019) stood at 4, 210 students. See chartbelow.

Reading Public Schools Student Enrollment FY2019

Preschool 102 Elementary Schools K— 5 1, 840 Middle Schools 6— 8 981 High School 9 — 12 1, 241 Special Education 46 Total 4, 210

This is the number of enrollees in our" substantially separate" Special Education classrooms. Reading students who receive full- time Special Education services outside of Reading are not counted in this chart.

Achievements

Reading Memorial High School graduated 271 young men and women in 2018. While many of our graduating seniors are attending some of the most prestigious universities in the country, all are moving into the future with a solid portfolio of skills, which will help their success in any environment they choose. While we naturally point to acceptances at schools like Cornell and Boston College as an indication of our system' s success, it is the goal of the School Committee, and a better measure of success that we find appropriate placements for all of our students, that will further prepare them to be productive, contributing citizens of our country.

In addition to the success of our graduates, we can continue to take pride in the success of our students at all levels. Our athletic programs continue to be one of the best in Massachusetts, with our student athletes demonstrating athleticism, academic achievement, and above all, sportsmanship. Our students take part in a number of statewide competitions, including the Science Olympiad program, Drama Fest, and numerous Band competitions. Our success at all levels is almost too numerous to repeat but continues to reflect on the efforts of the students, staff, and parents. We are always indebted to those in the community who provide the additional support when the school department cannot. It is this support from our PTO' s, the Boosters, the Band and Drama Parents support organizations, the Reading Education Fund, just to name a few, that provide that added support and encouragement that fosters a sense of community and promotes participation and success.

99 Reading Public Schools

2018 Annual Report

John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Christine M. Kelley Superintendent Assistant Superintendent

Gail Dowd

Chief Financial Officer

School Department

This report represents the activities, accomplishments and events of note that occurred in the Reading Public Schools during the 2018 calendar year.

Leadership Chante

Chuck Robinson was elected Chair of the Reading School Committee for the 2017-2018 school year. Elaine Webb was elected Vice Chair of the Reading School Committee.

At the School Committee reorganization meeting in June, Elaine Webb was elected Chair and Linda Snow Dockser as Vice- Chair.

Craig Martin resigned as Assistant Superintendent and was replaced by Christine Kelley.

Heather Leonard resigned as the Principal of the Alice M. Barrows School and was replaced by Beth Leavitt.

Adam Bakr resigned as the principal of Reading Memorial High School and was replaced by Kathleen Boynton.

Carolyn Wilson resigned as Director of Student Services in October and was replaced by Sharon Stewart as Interim Director of Student Services.

Notable Events

The Reading Public Schools enters the fourth year of the partnership with the Wakefield Public Schools to offer programming for our post-graduate special education students.

100 Reading Public Schools hosted the 121h Annual Blueprint for Educational Excellence National

Institute attended by teachers and administrators from all over the country. All district staff participated— Many teachers presented workshops in all areas of curriculum.

Reading Public Schools held the 141h annual Artsfest which showcased student artwork, drama and musical performances.

The Class of 2018 experienced an extraordinary level of success in their efforts to matriculate into our nation' s most academically challenging programs. The following is a report on their plans: 85. 9%- Four Year Colleges, 7. 2%- Two Year Colleges, 1. 1%- Business/ Technical/ Prep Schools, and 5. 8% - Other.

Once again, the Reading Memorial High School students have attained scores that place the school within the top echelon of all high schools in the Commonwealth. Once again, all the seniors in the class of 2018 met the MCAS graduation requirement.

98% graduation rate for the Class of 2018.

Several faculty and staff members were recognized by local and national educational and professional organizations for outstanding achievement.

A World of Difference" program began its ninth year with the focus on the commitment to a positive school culture.

Middle School students successfully compete in local, state and national competitions including National Science Olympiad, Wordmasters Challenge, District Music competitions and writing contests.

The district continues to upgrade technology.

Safe Routes to school program sponsored by the MA Department of Transportation is adopted by several schools.

Birch Meadow continued to use the " Birch Meadow Yay" program to immediately recognize

101 students and staff who demonstrate positive behaviors in and around school.

The Barrows School continues with the" STARS" Program— Students that Act Responsibly Shine.

Joshua Eaton hosted the third annual Jr. Author Fest to celebrate student writing. Over 600 pieces of student writing was on display and shared during the day and at night.

TRRFCC ( Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship) Character Program continues to be strong in the Killam community and school- wide expectations were developed and shared with the entire community based on the MTSS model.

Several schools continue the Curriculum Initiatives —Open Circle and Differentiated Instruction with many teachers participating in professional development activities and workshops.

At Wood End, the Leadership Team, with the tremendous support of teaching staff, successfully implemented a mentoring program as part of our Tier 2 system of supports to better meet the individual needs of students requiring more targeted interventions.

Several students participated in the School Games Day sponsored by the Special Olympics.

The Pupil Services Department continues to work, in conjunction with regular education, in the creation of internal programs and supports to assist student' s access the curriculum, and on their goal of controlling out of district costs by developing new programs.

102 Student Services Department Carolyn Wilson, Director (through October 2018) Sharon Stewart, Interim Director

The Reading Public School system is committed to the provision of quality education for all students and offers an array of support services and programs in all of our schools. The Student Services Department, including special education and preschool offers a broad range of support services to students who meet mandated eligibility criteria. Staff, students and families have access to School Psychologists, School Adjustment Counselors, Special Education Teachers, Therapists, and a variety of consultants.

Our office is staffed with two secretaries, one for the RISE Preschool and the other the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services, Team Chairpersons, a Director of the RISE preschool, a Behavioral Health Coach and a District Data Coach. This year we added an Assistant Director of Student Services which was filled by Allison Wright who will also serve as the Birch Meadow Team Chair. We also welcomed the following new Team Chairpersons: Alanna Shone at Coolidge and Leander Corman at Parker. Jane Finger is at the Barrows Elementary School. A Team Chairperson is assigned to supervise, support and oversee needs of students, staff, and families at each of the levels from preschool to age 22 in programs both in and out of district, as well as ensure compliance with all state and federal special education regulations. This school year we continue to have the support of the district wide BCBA for some of the district wide program.

The District continues to work on implementation of the Multi-tiered System of Supports MTSS)which is a framework that allows schools to make decisions on supporting students behavioral, social emotional and academic needs. Through grant funding the District continues to support a district wide Data Coach, Courtney Fogarty. The addition of this position has allowed principals to more easily access building-based data to help them make decisions about curriculum and student needs. The Data Coach works closely with each building principal and building leadership team to identify key data points that are connected to each school improvement plan and to the improvement of student outcomes. The goals are to help individual schools identify areas of need and make changes in practice or supports based on the data.

The District Wide Behavioral Health Coach provides support to teachers around social emotional learning. This year Lauren Sabella joined the Reading Public Schools in this position. Lauren coordinates training opportunities for staff around social emotional learning. This includes continuing the District' s partnership with Lesley University and offering courses on Trauma and Learning. This year we have been able to offer the Trauma 4 class which is the most advanced course for educators. The Behavioral Health Coach works closely with the counseling staff and the Therapeutic Support Program within the District. She also completes regular classroom visits; observing Open Circle Practices and advisory at the Middle School. She is also available to provide consultation and support to school- based teams around mental health needs of students.

103 In order to support our students identified as English Language Learners ( ELL) Carla Pennacchio is the ELL Coordinator and Karen Hall and Francine Rubano- Jones work as ELL teachers district wide.

Program Development

Due in large part to the extensive efforts of our building principals and special education teams, we are able to continue our efforts to create appropriate programs which allow students to be educated in their community and return from out of district placements. We also have strong in- district programs located at seven of our eight schools that support the more intensive of needs of students, while keeping them in the least restrictive environment. It is also important to note that we have students from other districts that pay tuition to attend our in-district programs. This year we continue to receive referrals from other districts and are working with the sending districts to determine if they are a fit for our programs. This is a testament to the high quality of services and supports we are able to provide in these programs, while allowing opportunities for inclusion with same age peers.

The following programs are offered in the Reading Public Schools: Connections: located at Birch Meadow, Coolidge and RMHS. Compass: located at Birch Meadow, Wood End, Coolidge and RMHS. Bridge: located at Joshua Eaton, Parker and RMHS. Crossroads: located at Wood End, Coolidge and RMHS. Therapeutic Support Program ( TSP): located at Killam, Coolidge and RMHS.

This year we are completing a review of the Bridge program at Parker with an outside consultant. The goal is to determine if the practices being implemented by the staff are language based and meet the needs of students with language-based learning disabilities, including Dyslexia. The Landmark School is once again consulting with the Reading Public Schools with a focus on the program at Joshua Eaton. Seven teachers are enrolled in an on- line course and follow up observations and coaching will occur between February and June.

We continue to have a collaboration with Wakefield Public Schools for our POST program for students who are 18- 22 years old. This program is housed in Wakefield and serves both Reading and Wakefield students. Students are provided with community- based experiences and internship opportunities within the community.

Professional Development

In order to build the capacity of our staff to improve the quality of services and programs, our teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals participate in extensive professional development and training throughout the year. The focus of this year is on increasing the capacity of our staff to provide specialized instruction, continued compliance with state and federal regulations and the more consistent use of data to help in measuring student progress and making decisions. The IDEA Grant and the Special Education Program Improvement Grant are focused on the use of data to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This year special education teachers have been provided with opportunities to be trained in using research-based reading programs.

104 The goal is to increase the variety of reading programs available at each building so that special education teachers can use data to determine the most appropriate type of methodology for each student. This has included training in the Lindamood Bell programs, Just Words by Wilson and the Wilson Language System.

In order to continue the work around data-based decision-making the district is once again working with Allan Blume a retired professor from Simmons College. Mr. Blume is providing training on writing all components of Individual Education Programs ( IEPs) by using a linear data driven process. Special education teachers and related service providers have also been provided with opportunities to attend conferences, receive de- escalation and restraint training and continue to receive training on developing inclusive practices to support all learners.

We continue to use the professional learning community structure to help support staff. All special education program teachers are involved in a vertical PLC that is facilitated by a curriculum leader. This year these groups are reviewing student data and specific methodology that is used in each program.

The Student Services Department offers a continuum of programs and services to ensure system- wide collaboration and coordination for students in preschool through age 22. We are committed to strong professional development and training and we take pride in innovative and creative program development. We are very proud of our organization, our schools and our students. If you need assistance from the Reading Public Schools Student Services Department, you are welcome to contact us at 781- 942- 9129.

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RMHS ANNUAL REPORT - 2018

RMHS CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS The primary concern of Reading Memorial High School is the preparation of students to be literate, skilled, creative, healthy, competent and informed citizens; appreciative of the arts; capable of critical thinking and problem- solving; and able to function intellectually, emotionally and physically within a complex, interdependent and pluralistic world.

As educators, we believe our work centers on the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of intellectual, emotional and physical well-being. We help our students enhance their ability to think by teaching the symbols and concepts through which thought, and creativity take place, and by developing the skills for using those symbols and concepts. The uses of intelligence with which we are concerned include critical thinking, observing, information gathering, processing and evaluating, listening, logic, computation, oral and written communication, and the application of these skills in decision- making and problem solving. We help our students by imparting knowledge of their bodies and providing opportunities for physical activity.

We believe that a good learning community should be one that is safe, caring, consistent, fair, flexible, open and democratic. that meets the needs of all students through educational programs that promote individual fulfillment in a variety of ways as well as encompasses the complex interdependency of the world and the community. that achieves educational excellence in an environment which promotes the free and open exchange of ideas; encourages mutual respect, creative expression and problem- solving skills; fosters human dignity; and recognizes and respects racial, ethnic, cultural and sexual differences. that promotes individuality; nurtures self-esteem, health and well-being; and encourages participation in a democratic society.

106 We believe that the education of our young people is the shared responsibility of the school, stu- dent, family and community.

STUDENT ENROLLMENT—2018- 2019

The 2018 school year ended with the graduation of 271 RMHS seniors. The 2018- 2019 school year began with 1251 students enrolled at RMHS. The student body was apportioned by grade- level as follows: Grade 9 — 293 students; Grade 10 — 329 students; Grade 11 — 307 students; Grade 12— 322 students.

OVERVIEW OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Each student who successfully passes all of the required courses listed below, as well as passes the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System ( MCAS) Subject Tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science will earn a diploma from Reading Memorial High School. English 8 Semesters Mathematics 6 Semesters Science 6 Semesters History/ Social Studies 6 Semesters Health& Wellness 6 Semesters Foreign Language 4 Semesters Fine Arts 2 Semesters Business/ Technology 2 Semesters

OUTCOMES OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE

MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (MCAS) Spring 2018 Results

Subject Test Advanced % Proficient % Needs Improvement % Failing

English Language Arts 55 41 3 1 Mathematics 65 22 10 3 Science 33 48 18 1

Technology (Biology)

107 SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTS ( NIEANSCORES) Year 4 of Test-Takers Critical Reading Math 2018 254 590 595

SAT II TESTS ( MEAN SCORES)

Subject 4 of Test- Takers Scores Subject Biology E 15 609 Biology M 26 630 Chemistry 31 662 Math: Level 2C 32 704 Physics 13 677

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS: CLASS OF 2018

Total number of students: 198

Total number of exams: 383

RMHS Percentage of scores 3+ 84. 3%

MA State Percentage of scores 3+ 69. 8%

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS 2018 Distinction 4 of Students AP Scholars 21

AP Scholars with Honors 08

AP Scholars with Distinction 24 National AP Scholars 02

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 2018 Distinction 4 of Students

Letters of Commendation Class 2018 08

Letters of Commendation Class 2019 05

National Merit Finalists class of 2019 01

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Institution for Class of 2018

4- year Colleges and Universities 90. 7

2- year Colleges 6. 0 Technical Schools 0. 37 Percentage Continuing Education 97. 0

World of Difference is a student led program at Reading Memorial High School and the middle schools. " A World of Difference" ( AWOD) at RMHS focuses on contributing to a positive school and community culture. The Anti-Defamation League defines the goals of AWOD as follows:

108 Explore the meaning of community and why it' s important for everyone to feel that he or she belongs to the community."

Examine the ways in which people knowingly or unknowingly might make others feel like they don' t belong to their school community."

Identify what members of the school community can do to actively promote an inclusive learning environment in which cultural, racial, and other human similarities and differences are respected and valued."

The A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Institute's programs and resources are designed to help participants:

recognize bias and the harm it inflicts on individuals and society build understanding of the value and benefits of diversity improve intergroup relations confront racism, anti- Semitism and all other forms of bigotry"

RMHS AWOD has accomplished a lot last year and the beginning of this year. Some student led initiatives and accomplishments include:

The training of 30 students in a three- day program through The Anti-Defamation League Two separate learning activities for children at our community' s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Helping to organize assemblies with Dr. Anna Ornstein, Holocaust survivor and

professor The creation of Kindness Montha full month spent spreading random acts of kindness throughout the school Hosting a guest speaker session regarding mental health, bullying, and being an ally The creation of RMHS' s " Community Day" activity surrounding the four core values Discussions with Student Council regarding how to best respond to hate symbols within the school

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Environmental Club - The RMHS Environmental Club regularly collects recycling from hallways and classrooms at RMHS. They also maintain the traffic island near the high school. A subset of the club competes in the Envirothon Competition every year.

Envirothon - Four students competed in the Massachusetts Envirothon in May 2018 in Ecostations related to Forestry, Wildlife, Water, and Soils. William Qiu and Lisa Li placed

109 4th in the state in Water. Their Current Issue Presentation was about our local watersheds. This year the Current Issue will be food sustainability in a world with high population growth. Alex Pancic will take the reins from Martha Moore as club advisor this year. An enormous thank you to Martha for her many years as a dedicated advisor to Envirothon and for mentoring Alex Pancic in his new role.

Science Olympiad - Nineteen students competed in the State Science Olympiad on March

17, 2018 placing 13th in the state out of over 50 teams. RMHS placed in the top 10 in 5 events. Over 20 students have been preparing since September 2018 for this year's competition which will be on March 23, 2019. The science team also competed at the Harvard Invitational Olympiad in January 2018, earning 2 first place medals, one fourth place, and ranking 13th overall.

Marine Genomics and Careers Workshop - Over February Vacation 2018, sophomore students attended Northeastern University' s Marine Genomics and Careers Workshop for Girls at their Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA.

Tufts University TUBERs Program - Student Kelly Ward was accepted to and attended the TUBERs summer program at Tufts University. In August 2018, Kelly presented a poster Predicting the Role of Proteases in Metastasis and Drug Resistance through CRISPR and Computation."

Biogen' s Adventures in Biotechnology Summer Program - Akihiro Kudo, participated in Biogen' s Adventures in Biotechnology Summer Program in August 2018.

MITRE Bedford Young Women in Engineering Workshop - On Friday, November 9, 2018 students Catie Coumounduros ( 12), Katherine Growney ( 10), Smritha Srinivasan ( 9), Bridget Scanlon ( 9) and Nicole Tawadros ( 9) will attend MITRE Bedford Young Women in Engineering Workshop. The day- long session provided young women in high school the opportunity to experience the creativity and innovation of engineering, science, and technology through demonstrations, presentations, panel discussion and interactive design session with female engineers from The MITRE Corporation. The overall goal of this workshop is to enlighten college-bound girls about Engineering as a major.

New Faculty:

The science department welcomes Ayesha Khan and Grace Rousseau to the RMHS Science Department.

Ayesha Khan joins the Science Department as a Chemistry teacher. She is a graduate of Washington University (B. A. Political Science and Psychology) and Emory University (M.A. Film and Media Studies) and has more recently done extensive coursework in the physical and life science at Harvard University and Bunker Hill Community College as part of pre- med baccalaureate program. Ayesha comes to RMHS from Community Charter School of Cambridge where she taught for six

110 years. While employed at Community Charter School, Ayesha taught Chemistry, Humanities and Special Education.

Grace Rousseau joins the Science Department as a Chemistry teacher. She is a graduate of both Columbia University in the City of New York( MPA - Environmental Science and Policy) and the University of Minnesota( MEd - Curriculum and Instruction: Science). Grace came to Reading with over 27 years of experience teaching Chemistry and Environmental Science in the Minneapolis Public Schools. She is an experienced veteran teacher with international experience that includes a US Department of State fellowship, an internship at the National Academy of Math and Science in Thailand and as a US Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Kara Gleason and Megan Howie had a two-part article titled " Lives Lived Unfree: Stories of Reading' s Enslaved" published in the Daily Times Chronicle in October 2018.

Students in the History and Science ofEpidemic Disease course created and led tour talks in downtown Boston on the subject of Smallpox in Colonial Boston. The course also hosted a guest speaker from Positive Educators Reaching Youth who spoke about living with HIV and resilience in the face of difficulties.

RMHS Alumni Rachel Vinciguerra( Class of 2010) and Cristina Cuscuna( Class of 2012)

spoke to the History & Science of Epidemic Disease class on topics related to service learning experiences in Haiti and research work on gender equality issues which Rachel presented to a committee at the United Nations

Members of the Social Studies department serve as advisers to the following clubs and groups: Politics Club, Girl Rising, Habitat for Humanity, the RMHS Book Club, the National Honor Society, and the Class of 2021.

Jess Bailey helped lead 24 students to work for Habitatfor Humanity building homes in North Carolina over this summer

ENGLISH Building Community & Relationships

Summer Reading: To promote a culture of reading & engagement, approximately 36 faculty and staff across disciplines offered their favorite book selections for students to choose from for summer reading. In September during a Flex Block, students met with these book sponsors for a discussion. Student leaders assisted teachers with group discussions and reflected on this activity and their books in English classes that day. This whole-school activity was deemed a success by students and staff alike.

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Production: In April, over 800 students were treated to a production of To Kill a Mockingbird by New Repertory Theater. This PTO- sponsored event brought to life the beloved novel that all students read freshman year.

Honors British Literature: Juniors in Zachary Broken Rope' s class wrote and delivered children' s stories to the RISE preschool that were inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer' s The Canterbury Tales.

Poetry: Seniors in Leia Richardson' s Poetry electives created and taught a poetry lesson to third graders at Killam Elementary. Seniors led the youngsters in a lesson on metaphors and

similes.

The Unity Project: In May, Leia Richardson partnered with Student Council to bring The Unity Project to RMHS-- an interactive art display celebrating our differences as strengths.

Curriculum & Professional Development

Collapsed Level Professional Development: Throughout the entire school year, the English Department was involved in ongoing professional development with Keys to Literacy and Engaging Schools. The goal was to learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction in heterogeneous groupings at the Strong College Prep level, grades 9- 12. Separately, the department also attended a full day session with consultant Gene Thompson- Grove in October.

Summer Professional Development: Teachers of Strong College Prep in grades 9 through 12 met over the summer to discuss and align curriculum expectations in light of collapsed levels in SCP.

AP Lange & Composition: Heather Lombardo attended the College Board' s AP Institute this July in St. Johnsbury, VT. The department has expanded our AP offerings by implementing the AP Language & Composition course this year.

Club Activities

The New Currency: The New Currency is the literary and visual arts magazine of Reading Memorial High School. We provide a place where students can publish their work, as well as hone their decision- making skills in regard to the publication process. We believe that art, whether written, drawn, photographed or graphically designed, deserves to be shared and showcased. Club members meet under the advisorship of English teacher Kate Crosby every Tuesday. The New Currency can be found at vvww,;,I ewcl.j q..g t.i.c..yn1jpg,.weebly..coni

112 The Orbit: The Orbit is RMHS' s school newspaper advised by English teacher Zac Broken Rope. Students meet every Tuesday and update the newspaper on an ongoing basis. The Orbit can be found at h // rmhsorbitt,wix.site.,com/ orbit.

Playwriting: Meeting every Wednesday evening from January through April under the leadership of English teacher Leia Richardson, students craft their own original plays for a showcase in the spring and, annually, two students receive the honor of having their plays professionally directed and performed on stage at Boston Playwrights Theatre.

Class Advisors: Alexandra Lynch-DiSorbo and Christina Clawson continue to serve as Co- Advisors to the Class of 2020. Zachary Broken Rope serves as a co- advisor to the Class of 2019.

Yearbook: Nathaniel Smith and Alexandra Lynch- DiSorbo served as co- advisors to the senior yearbook last year. Natty continues to do so this year.

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Guest Speakers: During Semester 1, Zachary Broken Rope and Audra Williams' Diverse Voices seniors were treated to a question and answer session with Pakistani student, Arooj Behamni, who was studying in the U.S. She discussed Islamic culture and cultural differences observed during her time in the States.

Field Trip: Sophomore teachers Leia Richardson, Jane Cunningham, and Nathaniel Smith all spearheaded field trips to Walden Pond with their sophomores last fall in conjunction with their students' study of Transcendentalism.

Travel Abroad: Kate Crosby, Audra Williams, and Zachary Broken Rope all chaperoned a school- sponsored trip to Europe this summer. Forty students and five chaperones traversed Scotland and Ireland during the two-week trip.

Habitat for Humanity: Zachary Broken Rope was part of the teacher team that led students on the annual Habitat for Humanity trip in August in North Carolina.

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New Teacher: Daniel Amaral joins the English Department this year. Previously a paraprofessional at Coolidge Middle School and a student teacher at RMHS prior to that, Dan graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell with a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. Leia Richardson serves as his mentor.

Professional Endeavors: Alexandra Lynch-Disorbo has begun a CAGS program through American University, Jane Cunningham engaged in various English-related courses over the

113 summer to improve teaching and learning; Kate Crosby continues to take classes at Grub Street and write fiction in her spare time.

Conference Presentation & Doctoral Studies: Andrea Mooney had a conference publication and presented original research at the American Educational Research Association' s 2018 annual conference in NYC. She continues to pursue her doctorate in Literacy Studies from UMass Lowell.

RMHS PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

The Choral, Band, and Drama Departments are working collaboratively with fundraisers and supporting each other' s events.

ARTS SPIRIT NIGHT was alive and well in September when the Choruses and Drama Club students attended a Friday nightfootball game to support theirfellow students: the football players, cheerleaders, marching band, and color guard!

The Performing Arts Department held their annual Informal Recital and Formal Recital. Our young musicians shared their many talents with audience members.

RMHS BAND & COLOR GUARD

The Marching Band and Jazz Bands received several awards in competitions throughout the year.

RMHS BPO successfully hosted a NESBA Marching Band competition.

Jazz Ensemble was invited to play at the hatch shell for the 141h time.

RMHS BPO Hosted both the MAJE Northeast Senior and Junior District Festivals.

Several musicians were recognized for outstanding musicianship at competitions.

RMHS BPO ( Reading Memorial High School Band Parent Organization), continues to support instrumental opportunities for our students.

Several students were accepted to the Northeast Senior and Junior District Festival.

Three students were accepted to the Massachusetts All State Ensembles.

RMHS CHORAL MUSIC

114 Many music students were accepted into the Northeastern Senior Districts and Jr. Districts Music Festivals.

Two members of the Class of 2019 performed with the All-State Festival Chorus at Symphony Hall in March. These same students have applied to sing with the 2019 All Eastern Honors Ensemble.

The Choral Department' s performing groups performed at many events throughout the year( Pep Rally, Festival of Trees, Dickens Holiday Craft Faire, Martin Luther King Day, Baccalaureate, Graduation) as well as performing at various Town events.

The Mixed Choir and Select Choirs performed at ARTSFEST 2018. Former Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Craig Martin, was the guest soloist for Mixed Choir' s" You Will Be Found" from the musical Dear Evan Hanson.

The choruses participated in the Reading Embraces Diversity' s STOP THE HATE event held in October.

RMHS DRAMA

The RMHS Drama Club had a full year of performances, community outreach projects and student learning.

After more holiday cheer being spread through our involvement in the REF Festival of Trees and the Dicken' s Holiday Craft Fair hosted by Parent' s Supporting Student Theatre we went into the new year with full hearts.

First, performed in February was " The Workshop". This production, directed by guest director Catherine Bertrand was a devised piece of theatre where students created a visual collection of speeches, scenes and personal stories that all focused on the importance of finding one' s voice. Students dealt with topical challenges they face daily— from hate acts, to gender inequality, to anxiety and self-doubt. The show was a triumph and had a lasting impact on audiences.

Following " The Workshop" was our production of Mary Chase' s classic play " Harvey". A period piece that was a challenge and a master class in comedic timing and stylized acting. The small ensemble had a large success in charming audiences, while also learning about the subtle commentary on social judgement and being true to oneself. The show was a delight.

115 Our spring season began quickly after the final bow of" Harvey". " Charlotte' s Web," E.B White' s classic story about a pig named Wilbur and his unlikely friend Charlotte the spider, started rehearsing in early March. In an effort to reach out to the younger students of the community, the RMHS Drama Club students hosted the first annual " Reading is Fun Fair" in collaboration with the Reading Public Library. A Fair themed day of games, face painting, story-telling, book characters coming to life, snacks and music turned Birch Meadow' s cafeteria and gymnasium into an idyllic fair ground.

This year is shaping up to be another great one. We have been rehearsing and practicing for our fall musical " MAMMA MIA" which opens November 9th and runs until November 18th— After the sequel' s theatrical release this summer, and the 10 year anniversary of the original film- we hope to see large audiences dancing in the aisles with us this weekend. We hope this show will be the visual vacation we all need.

ART DEPARTMENT

Students won awards in all categories at The Boston Globe Scholastic Art awards, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and photography.

This year students participated in Youth Art Month, a juried art show, where student work was displayed at the Transportation Building in Boston.

In May 2017, Juniors and Seniors in Studio art and AP Art presented their artwork for the AP Art Show.

Art teachers post to Instagram on a daily basis highlighting the day to day accomplishments of the students in the art classrooms.

Art teachers presented and promoted art classes to Parker and Coolidge students in order to introduce the courses to incoming freshman.

RMHS ATHLETICS

Middlesex League Championships:

Gymnastics 2017- 2018

Boys Lacrosse 2018

More Accomplishments:

Girls Swimming 2018 State Champions

Gymnastics finished 4t' in States

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Gymnast Maddie Doyle won the Balance Beam Event in the New England High School Championships

RMHS Health and Wellness Dept Accomplishments 2018

Continuation of the financial support for inspections, maintenance, and licensing, RMHS has been able to continue our Challenge Course offerings during 101h- 12Th grade PE classes

Health and Wellness Department members were engaged in professional development through Project Adventure for challenge course activities, improve content and skills- based knowledge around vaping, and creating safe space for LGBTQ+ students.

117 Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School: Annual Report, 2018

Sarah Marchant, Principal Brienne Karow, Assistant Principal

Introduction The mission ofCoolidge Middle School is to create a challenging and respecit environmentfor all students and to provide the varied experiences necessary for becoming confident, independent learners. The Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School continues to strengthen this mission byfostering a " learning community" for all, including staff, students, andparents. Our school community is characterized by a shared mission and vision, collective inquiry that accompanies a constant striving to improve, an organizational structure ofcollaborative teams that share a common purpose, a willingness to try new approaches, and annual self-assessment to examine results. As we continue striving to successfully address the social,physical, intellectual, and emotional needs ofall our students, we lookforward to accomplishing the new goals setforth in our School Improvement Plan while at the same time, we celebrate our successes ofthe previous year. Below are just afew of the highlights...

Coolidte Core Values The foundation of the Coolidge community are its core values of Perseverance, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. All members of the Coolidge community are expected to be P. A.R.T." of these core values, including students, staff, and parents.

Academic, Behavior, and Emotional Support and Alignment

Students are best ready to learn and to maximize their potential when they feel emotionally safe and present, and when behaviors are not interrupting their learning. To that end, we support all students socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. We continue to develop the capacity of the staff, as well as our resources, to support these efforts.

Positive Behavior & Supports Coolidge continues to use its Core Values at the core of its daily principals for students and staff alike. These core values are modeled, taught, reinforced, and refined for different locations in the school. Following a year-long kick-off by our leadership team, all staff have now integrated many positive behavior incentives for students, including a ticket system for when students model what is expected; students who go" above and beyond" are awarded the prestigious Coolidge Commendation awards.

Facing History and Ourselves: Development and Implementation of a new Advisory Program Thanks to the support of the district' s School Transformation Grant, both middle schools joined with the " Facing History and Ourselves" organization to develop a series of Advisory sessions that went into effect in the fall of 2017. These sessions, completed in small advisory groups consisting of one teacher and 13- 14 students, cover topics such as identity, community, membership in communities, bias, and building empathy. This resource has provided a consistent advisory experience for all Reading middle schoolers, in an effort to fight bullying.

118 Tiered Interventions: Strengthening Tier 1; Developing Tier 2 This year, the concept and use of tiered interventions have become common practice in our everyday plan of what we provide for students. We continue to focus on building strong Tier 1 instruction and support so that all students have a strong foundation for academic, behavioral, and social- emotional development. We have built structures to better support Tier 2 supports within the school day through the implementation of a" What I Need" intervention block, which is provided two mornings a week for 22 minutes.

Student Support Team Process Developed and Formalized After a year of research, development and piloting, Coolidge now has a formalized Student Support Team. The SST is a team consisting of a mix of an administrator, student support staff, and other teachers who work together to help teams of teachers to provide supports for struggling students when our more standard Tier 2 supports, or DCAP supports, are not meeting student needs.

Student Activities and Programs

Enriching opportunities strongly enhance the middle school program. To that end, we provide as many enriching opportunities as possible, many of which are supported by the Coolidge PTO and other financial supports in the district. Some examples include:

Welcome to Coolidge" for Incoming 6th Grade In August, we once again offered our acclaimed transition program Welcome to Coolidge for incoming 61 grade students. This program prepares students for a stress- free start to the school year. Participants get to know some staff members, become comfortable with the building layout, locate their locker( and learn how to open a combination lock), and know what is expected of a sixth grade student. They get to review their middle school schedule, participate in team building activities, and learn about the importance of a" growth mindset". Over a hundred students attended, and students not only learned useful information... but also ( and most importantly) had a great time!

Challenge Day" for All 8th Grade Students Thanks to the support and vision of our district, and as one social- emotional support offered to our students, all of the 8h graders in our district participated in" Challenge Day" over the course of four days in October. On each day, two Challenge Day leaders guided 81h graders, along with adults ( parents, administration, school committee members, and staff), through the experience over the course of a school day. The purpose of Challenge Day is for" every child (and adult) to feel safe, loved, and celebrated", to be honest and proud about who we are, and to appreciate and respect others for who they are.

Nature' s Classroom" at Prindle Pond Coolidge 71 graders participated in our 251h annual Nature' s Classroom program at Prindle Pond during April break.

119 Trip to the White Mountains In June, Team Pegasus 8h graders visited the White Mountains to participate in team-building and leadership-promoting activities, including a high-ropes course, a hike up Indian Head mountain and a zip line.

Trip to Quebec In May, Team Gemini 81h graders traveled to Quebec City. Students had the opportunity to use their French language, partake in French cuisine, and visit many famous sites in Quebec. Thanks to all of the students who attended for being wonderful representatives of the school, and to Coolidge teachers for chaperoning the adventures.

Student Mentors Ms. Karow, Assistant Principal, continued to support our very successful student mentor program. This program consists of high school students and Coolidge 81h graders who volunteer to mentor younger students. This program has helped many middle school students to attain better organizational skills, achieve at higher academic levels, and make better social connections.

Coolidge Drama Presents Honk, Jr. In January 2018, Coolidge Drama Club enjoyed producing the musical Honk, Jr., and it was a great success. Congratulations to Director Lori Loussedes, Musical Coordinator Anna Wentlent, and to all the cast and crew!

25th Annual " Olympiad Day" In January 2017, Coolidge held our annual John F. McCarthy Olympiad Day. This day is a wonderful tradition at Coolidge and brings the entire school community together. Thanks to all the parent volunteers, to all the students, to all the staff for once again coordinating a very successful and enjoyable day, and to the Coolidge PTO, who financially supports the day.

Family Math& Science Night In March, Coolidge presented its annual Family Math& Science Night for students in grades 5 - 8 and their family members. Hundreds of students and parents enjoyed a fun evening of math, science, engineering, and technology activities. It also provided an excellent transition activity for the fall' s entering 61 graders. Special thanks to Coolidge math teachers Lisa Emma and Amy Kasprzak for coordinating this night, and to all the parents and teachers who volunteered their time and efforts to make the evening a success.

Special Olympics For the last 14 years, students from the Reading Public Schools have participated in the annual Special Olympics. This year, Reading ( and Coolidge) again sent many athletes to participate in the track and field events, and the spirit and enthusiasm by our athletes, coaches, and their supporters were incredible. Congratulations to all the medal winners and thanks to all the Reading staff and students who participated this year! Special thanks also go out to Ms. Herlihy for coordinating the trip for the students that day, and to all the district' s staff and students who represented Reading so proudly at this event.

120 ADL Training and Leadership 20+ Coolidge students in the Anti-Defamation League' s " A World of Difference" program participated in trainings, Move-Up Day, school assemblies, and led 6h graders through activities to build empathy.

School-Based Outreach In December, Coolidge students visited Birch Meadow to help support the National Hour of Code.

PTO Supports Enrichment, After School Activities, and Assemblies Many special events were made possible at Coolidge thanks to the financial sponsorship of the PTO, including: Family Math and Science Night; Field Day; Olympiad Day; Tanglewood Marionettes; a professional Romeo & Juliet production, and much more!

Additional Enrichment Opportunities Additional enrichment opportunities ( made possible by district grants) included: PASS Class, the yearly musical, Student Council, Student Yearbook and A World of Difference.

Student Honors

Coolidge was proud that many students were again recognized for their talents in various programs and/or competitions throughout the year. Just a few examples include:

Science Olympiad Team: State Champs and National Competitors In March, the Coolidge Science Olympiad Team won first place in the Massachusetts Middle School Science Olympiad State Competition at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is the 25h year that the team has earned the honor of representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the National Science Olympiad Competition, which took

401h place in May at Wright State University. The team placed out of 60 teams. Congratulations to all the students on the team, to Head Coach Karawan Meade, to Assistant Coaches Jerald Coyne and Daniel Cody, and to all the other teachers, coaches, community members, and high school team alumni who guided and supported this year' s team! Congratulations and thanks as well to the parent organization whose support helps to make everything possible!

Jazz Band Receives Gold Medal Congratulations to all the students of the Middle School Jazz Band for receiving a gold medal at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Festival!

Northeastern Junior District Music Festival Twelve Coolidge students were selected( by audition) for the Northeast Massachusetts District Junior Music Festival, a prestigious Massachusetts Music Educators' Association event. The program, for students in grades six through nine, is offered by the M.M.E.A. as an enrichment opportunity, providing a musical experience to talented young people. These students were chosen from among hundreds of students at the regional auditions in Methuen. Congratulations to everyone on this great achievement!

121 Geography Bee Congratulations to all the students who participated in the annual Coolidge Geography Bee, and especially to the 2018 Bee Champion, 81h grader Dylan Herlihy, whose win was the third in three consecutive years. Thanks go out also to the Social Studies teachers of Coolidge for serving as organizers and judges for the bee, and to John Doherty, Superintendent of Schools, for being the host and moderator of this all- school event. Great job, everyone!

Art Awards and Recognition Six students had artwork featured at the MAEA show in Boston at the Transportation building. 7t grader Lucy Weld had a winning entry for the MAEA state flag competition.

Charity and Community Awareness All Coolidge students participated in various community service events, including Coat's for Kids drive, aid to Lazarus House following the gas explosions, items for a local animal shelter, pull tabs for Shriner' s, Halloween candy for troops overseas, pen pals with Barrows students, and a food drive for the Reading Food Pantry.

Ben' s Big Benefit Show In June 2018, 8th grader Ben Mini organized, hosted, and headlined the third annual Ben's Big Benefit Concert to raise money for Cradles to Crayons, the Reading Food Pantry, and a music- focused charity in the Boston area. Several other Coolidge students and student groups performed at the concert.

Professional Development, School Improvement Efforts, and Staff/School Honors The Coolidge community again coordinated and/or participated in many initiatives and events in order to build school spirit, to assess our current programs, and to sustain our continuous improvement efforts. Below are just a few examples from the year:

Facing History and Ourselves To help build staff capacity with the Facing History concepts, as well as to support our staff with leading Advisory groups using the Facing History curriculum, all Coolidge teachers and some paraeducators went through one full day of training at the start of the school year and a second two-hour training in December. This training was facilitated by the Facing History and Ourselves staff.

Blue Ribbon National Institute Coolidge teachers attended and presented at several conferences including Reading' s Blue Ribbon Institute and the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers annual conference.

Professional Development Coolidge teachers participated in various professional development opportunities, including Facing History and Ourselves trainings, Anti-Bias training with the ADL, QBD de- escalation training, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Writer' s Workshop, Fountas and Pinnell training at Lesley College, Landmark, Teacher' s College, and a school- based" Unconference" led by our amazing teachers!

122 Coolidge Receives Multiple Grants from the Reading Education Foundation A computer cart, with 32 laptops, to provide increased access to digital and primary sources in Social Studies classes. A set of 10 soprano ukuleles for music classes. Wonder Day" for the 8th grade ( including the purchase of 100 copies of the book Wonder).

123 Walter S. Parker Middle School 2018 Annual Report Richele Shankland, Principal Brendan Norton, Assistant Principal

Introduction: The Walter S. Parker Middle School is a school community dedicated to the core values of kindness, community and personal best. Through a true middle school model, team- based approach, the staff focuses on developing and teaching the whole- child.

Mission Statement: At the Parker Middle School we strive to maintain a school culture that balances a rigorous and engaging learning community with a child-centered environment that honors the individual talents and struggles ofevery child. We acknowledge that, in the middle school years, our students face some of the most dramatic physical, social and emotional growth of their lives. Thus, it is our responsibility, in partnership with parents, to teach critical skills andprovide the adult guidance that will help students grow to lead confident, responsible andproductive lives.

Student Activities and Programs Welcome to Parker for Incoming 6th Grade Students In August, we offered our annual transition program for incoming 6th graders. Students have the opportunity to become familiar with the school, their schedules, and several of our 6" grade teachers. Some of our Parker Leaders participated and played a huge role in setting incoming students at ease by answering questions/providing insight and perspective.

Advisory New this year...students participate in one- two 40- minute advisory periods per week using resources from Facing History and Ourselves. The advisory program is designed to strengthen connectedness between adults and students and to ' foster a personalized and supportive school culture." In advisory time, students will be given opportunities to explore themes from Facing History and Ourselves such as bullying, ostracism andparticipation from a social and emotional perspective. Conversations and relationships built in advisory contribute to a caring, responsible and responsive school culture. Students develop a sense of who they can become, exercise their voice, explore relevant ethical and social issues, and then be more disposed to contribute to school and the larger community.

Challenze Day for 8th Grade Students For our fourth year, 81h grade students participated in Challenge Day. Each team had their own day with two Challenge Day leaders and 23 adults ( parents, teachers, administrators, school resource officer, community members). A focus on social- emotional learning, the purpose of the day is to I) provide teens and adults with tools to break down the walls of separation and isolation and replace them with compassion. 2) To inspire people to live, study and work in an environment of acceptance, love and respect. 3) To stand for a world where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated."

124 Nature' s Classroom, Becket, MA Parker 7 h grade students participated in our annual Nature' s Classroom program in October. Mr. Brendan Norton coordinated the 3 day/2 night trip. At Nature' s Classroom, students take an active role in their education by participating in exciting hands- on motivational activities which are both academic and enjoyable. The project-oriented classes and night-time activities offer opportunities for community building and extending their learning outside of the classroom.

Quebec Trip Eighth grade French students traveled to Quebec in April. Complete immersion into the culture allowed for students to use their French language, visit historical sites and enjoy French cuisine.

Parker Leaders About 26 sixth, seventh and eighth grade Parker students helped to organize and facilitate many of the community service projects throughout the school year. A new project this year was a collaboration with the Tannerville assisted living residents to hold a holiday social with games, food, crafts and conversation. Parker students have also volunteered to assist with evening school activities, including but not limited to, curriculum/transition nights, Welcome to Parker, open house, etc.

A World of Difference

New to Parker this year... AWOD' s mission is to make our school a safe place for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, or physical and mental abilities. Members are trained to educate peers about inclusion and respect. At the middle school level, trained members facilitate activities in grade 6 classrooms, school- wide efforts and serve as role models in the school. We have 22 students participating in AWOD for the 2018- 2019 school year.

Peer Tutors Mrs. Meg Powers, our instructional technology specialist/teacher, hosts the 81h grade peer tutors on Mondays to assist any Parker students with their homework, organization and/ or study skills.

Parker Drama: My Son Pinocchio, Jr. Over 100 students participated in either cast or crew roles in My Son Pinocchio, Jr. in March.

Select Chorus In December, the Select Chorus performed at the Senior Center.

Science Olympiad Every March, Parker' s Science Olympiad Team competes against other middle schools state- wide. The competition is typically held at Assumption College. Our team meets every Monday throughout the school- year.

School Based Outreach Our 8h grade students visited Joshua Eaton Elementary School to share their science stories with younger students. Every spring, we have eighth grade students visit Joshua Eaton and Barrows Elementary Schools with Mr. Norton (Assistant Principal) to speak with 5 1 graders about the

125 transition to middle school. Every spring, multiple Parker students visit the same schools with Mr. Norton (band teacher) and Mrs. Di Muzio (chorus/ music teacher) to talk about our band and choral programs.

Enrichment Opportunities Offered Within the School Day Every year, students participate in a variety of curriculum-based activities during the school day. These activities are largely funded by our Parker PTO. In 2018, this included the following 6th activities: WISE( see below), grade Dirt Detectives/ Spencer Pierce Farm field trip, 7th grade field trip to see A Christmas Carol at the Northshore Music Theater, 6th grade Myth Masters Assembly, 81h grade Romeo and Juliet assembly with Shakespeare Now, and a school- wide assembly with Dr. Anna Ornstein ( Holocaust survivor).

Spanish Field Trip 8th grade Spanish students enjoyed a day field trip to a restaurant for lunch and a demonstration of how fresh salsa and guacamole are made. Then, they go to Studio 665, in Woburn, to have lessons on salsa and merengue dancing.

Enrichment Opportunities Offered Outside of the School Day Although our after- school activities change throughout the year and from year to year based on student and teacher interests, the following after school activities have been available to Parker students: math team, Science Olympiad, GSA, Jazz Band, Select Chorus, art club, needlework, study skills, fitness, basketball, open gym, chess club, anime, chess etc. In addition to these activities, we also have homework club and after school library hours until 4: 00 pm.

Special Acknowledgements

Parker Music Department Accomplishments for 2018 Reading Middle Schools Jazz Band— Gold medal at the MAJE competition, as well as performing at both Parker& Coolidge spring & winter concerts.

7th & 8th Band day at RMHS — grade bands combined with CMS & RMHS bands.

8th Brought in 2 clinicians/ adjudicators to assess and work our grade band& chorus in preparation for the spring concerts. These clinics were observed by the 7th grade band/chorus students as an educational activity. The day concluded with an after- school trip to Canobie Lake. 8th grade chorus performed for the Final Day of School Assemblies. Decorated& donated a Christmas tree for the REF Festival of Trees. Middle Schools Select Chorus performed at the Reading Senior Center. Parker Wind Ensemble: performed at winter& spring concerts. Parker Percussion Ensemble: performed at the spring concert. Select Chorus performed for the spring & winter concerts for both Coolidge & Parker.

6th, 7th/ 8th Arts Fest: grade groups rehearsed& performed together with Coolidge ensembles. Organized a food drive for the Reading Food Pantry as part of ArtsFest( over 20 boxes of food were donated by music/ art families and delivered to the Pantry). Instrument Nights (2 nights for 5th grade students to try instruments to aid in appropriate instrument selection).

126 Several middle school band/ chorus students ( with Mr. Norton & Mrs. DiMuzio) went to Killam, Eaton, & Barrows to do music demo for 5 I graders. I Move-up day performances of the 6 grade band& 6I grade chorus. 6th 7th, & 8t' grade spring & winter concerts —6 in total.

Parker National Geographic Bee Ten students participated in the 2018 Parker National Geographic Bee. A Parker student qualified for the state level competition for the first time.

Blueprint for Educational Excellence Annual Institute In March 2018, Parker teachers participated in the Blue Ribbon Conference held in Reading. Three Parker staff presented their own workshops.

Students from Ecuador Visit Parker in March Our 7t and 8th grade teachers, and students hosted 7 students from Ecuador for 5 weeks in the spring. They were completely immersed in the culture of Reading and the Parker community. Our students were paired with Equadorian students and were terrific ambassadors representing our community.

Will McDonough Boston Sports Museum Essay Writing Contest Three sixth grade students won Honorable mention this contest in 2018.

Northeastern Junior District Music Festival Twenty-two Parker students were selected after auditions for the 2018 Northeast Massachusetts District Junior Music Festival, a prestigious Massachusetts Music Educators' Association event. The program, for students in grades six through nine, is offered by the M.M.E.A. as an enrichment opportunity, providing a musical experience to talented young people. These students were chosen from hundreds of students at the regional auditions in Methuen.

Math Team The Parker 7/ 8 Math Team placed second overall in their division.

Community Service/Awareness Along-side many teacher leaders, our Parker Leaders facilitate the following community outreach efforts: Reading Food Pantry Food Drive. Coats for Kids —Partnership with Anton' s Cleaners to collect gently used coats for kids and adults. Tannerville Social —Parker Leaders and advisors coordinated and participated in a holiday social event with seniors. Festival of Trees —Parker students/ teachers and PTO donated FOUR trees for 2017. Hoops for Heart— Parker students raise money for the American Heart Association by participating in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Cribbage Tournament—Pairs students with senior citizens from the Reading Senior Center. Math- a- thon— Math competition benefiting St. Jude' s Hospital.

127 Showcase for a Cause— Students planned and facilitated the second annual Showcase for a Cause.

Professional Development

Parker Teachers participated in the following professional development opportunities: QBS Training, Mentor training, Addressing Educational Equity course through SEEM Collaborative, Trauma 1 Course through Lesley University, Writer' s/ Reader' s Workshop, Social Studies curriculum development committees through both DESE and neighboring communities, Anti- Defamation League led PD on anti- bias ( all staff), Facing History and Ourselves: Advisory curriculum training (all staff), A New Conversation about Race through FHAO, Social Justice through FHAO, Holocaust Workshops through FHAO, Inclusive Practices with Adam Hickey/Landmark Outreach( Oct 2018 to continue through the school year).

Reading Education Foundation: Grants

Parker Connections — digital signage used to improve communication, safety, promote after school activities, showcase student work/ accomplishments. Empowering Girls of Color - African Dance & Hip-Hop workshops provided by Aysha Upchurch, an accomplished dancer and scholar. Three workshops with only be open to African American girls and two for any students ( first come, first served basis).

128 A. M. Barrows Elementary School Beth Leavitt, Principal 2018 Annual Report

2018 brought another year of engagement and excitement at Barrows Elementary. Barrows continues to focus on teaching the whole child; academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a strong community of learners and their families.

The Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Leadership committee worked throughout the year to continue to build our Tier 1 of the Barrows' Beliefs ( Be Respectful, Be Safe, Persevere, Collaborate) and utilize the school- wide recognition utilizing star tickets, and also build in some community incentives like an all- school dance parry and buddy class kickball games.

The Barrows staff continued to participate in professional development activities, both during district Professional Learning Community (PLC) times and during building-based work. Areas of focus included implementation of the Common Core Standards, Writers Workshop curriculum, Open Circle, Math in Focus, technology, literacy, social emotional development, data collection, school- wide initiatives, and strategies to meet the needs of our various students.

Barrows students participated in a school- wide " Students That are Readers Shine" ( STARS) Read- A-Thon and a Reach Out And Read event that teachers hosted Barrows families to join them for a reading of their favorite stories. Barrows Shining Stars read a total of 203, 102 minutes during our Read-A- Thon! ( Earning the fun of making their principal dress up in a silly costume!)

School Community/Social Emotional Learning Our Barrows Social Emotional learning is a priority and continues to be a focus area for our professional work. Our Barrows' Beliefs are embraced by all students and staff members who can recite our core values ( Be Respectful, Be Safe, Persevere, and Collaborate.) Our ongoing positive recognition system celebrates students when they are " caught" showing expected behaviors with an innovated online input system developed by Carina Becker and our MTSS Leadership Team. Our ongoing efforts ensure that all staff members hold consistent expectations and have common language to teach appropriate school behavior to our students. All Barrows classroom teachers are trained in the social emotional curriculum of Open Circle, and lessons continue to be shared with students across all grade levels. Buddy classrooms is a Barrows tradition that partners upper grade- levels ( 3- 5) with a younger buddy in a lower grade- level ( K-2) to read to each other, do collaborative activities, and create positive relationships across our grade- levels. Our annual winter holiday sing-along was a great event that partnered buddy classrooms together to sing winter songs in their cozy pajamas.

Students Barrows Elementary School served around 370 students ranging from kindergarten through grade five. There are three classrooms of each grade level, 4 third grade classrooms, and three kindergarten classrooms.

129 Grade Five Field Trip Fifth grade students attended the overnight field trip to Camp Cody in New Hampshire to take part in hands- on science and team building activities with peers from all five elementary Schools.

School Council The Barrows School Council is flourishing with participation from many staff, parents, and community members.

Technolow The technology enhancement within our school is more than another tool. It provides access for many students including online learning supports differentiated for student needs, increased access, and opening doors to new content and methodology that would not have been previously available. Every classroom in the school has 5 IPADs (with some classrooms having up to 12!) for students to use in their learning. Additionally, each classroom is equipped with an interactive projector and/ or SmartBoard, laptop computer, and Redcat voice amplification devices to support needs of all learners. Generous donations from the Reading Education Foundation have provided robots for our MakerSpace learning in our library/media center and document cameras for use across classrooms. Additional resources include a flexible iPad cart, and 3 mobile laptop carts for use within the classroom settings. All students are enrolled in an online individualized instructional program called MobyMax to supplement and enhance the independent practice across curriculum areas. Our staff also have access to online resources and tools ( including DiscoveryEducation, Learning A-Z, and BrainPop) to enhance their instruction thanks to the generosity of our PTO.

Safety, Health, and Wellness Barrows, along with all schools in the Reading district, continued to emphasize the safety on daily activities. Barrows continues to train staff to implement the A.L.i.C.E. enhanced safety procedures and continues to conduct safety drills to ensure consistency of safety protocols. Additional work on safety includes evaluation and enhancement of the security of the building facilities, student, parent, and staff training about anti-bullying policies and prevention, and more.

The Barrows Wellness, Allergy, Safety, and Health( W.A.S. H) committee meets monthly to discuss important themes and plan various communication and tasks in the areas of safety and wellness. During the 2018 school year our WASH committee hosted our all-school field day with great community involvement. The WASH committee has also invested in resources for parents to talk with their students about health topics and communicates important themes through our weekly newsletter. The WASH committee has also worked to develop a pilot Snack Cart to explore the potential of increasing nutritional access to healthy snacks for students.

Community Outreach and Student Enrichment Barrows continues to keep Community Outreach as an opportunity for our all children. As in the past years, our young students are learning to be future leaders through the Student Council. As leaders, the members work with the younger grades to present information about upcoming events. Our student council have held highly successful food drives to support our local food

130 bank, and many of our local student groups ( scouts, etc.) have held collections in support of local community agencies. In the fall of 2018 our school community adopted a school in Houston impacted by the Hurricane and raised close to $2,000 for their school ( with the support of Parker Middle School!) Our wider school community donated hundreds of pounds of candy to our troops and veterans through Operation Gratitude and Andrew Herlihy has organized 5h grade Safety Stars to support teachers and students during morning drop off, afternoon dismissal, and supporting teachers in their classrooms.

Barrows all- school assemblies have been a great way to strengthen the feelings of community for our K-5 family. Assemblies have included a focus on our Barrows' Beliefs, a winter all- school sing along, and a recognition of veterans from Barrows families for Veterans Day. The Barrows PTO continues to provide enrichment opportunities through speakers, presentations, and field trips to all grades in the school. Local illustrator Scott Magoon was brought in to share his work with students grades K-5.

Parent Involvement The Barrows PTO and Barrows parents and families continue to be a strong support system for the Barrows community. Their generous support of both time and money has been mentioned above. The Barrows PTO supports annual events including the Back to School Picnic, Halloween Monster Mash, Winter Craft Fair, Beautification Day, Fun Run, Ice Cream Social, and Book Fairs. These events create opportunities for the Barrows Community to celebrate together.

In conclusion, Barrows continues to be an enriching and vibrant learning environment. We are appreciative to have the opportunity to teach the children of Reading. We hope to instill the values that are important to the community, create a love of learning, and prepare our students to meet the challenges of the world that awaits them.

131 Birch Meadow Elementary School Principal Julia Hendrix Annual Report 2018

Birch Meadow Elementary School is focused on educating, challenging and encouraging all students while serving their unique academic, physical, social and emotional needs. Staff and students model themselves after our core values of being present, safe, kind, responsible and respectful.

School Mission Statement Birch Meadow strives to address the needs of the whole child by providing a positive, safe, caring and inclusive learning environment built on respect. As a community, we believe that all children have the potential to develop the skills to be lifelong learners and well equipped for our 21st century global society.

Family and Community Partnerships

The School Site Council meets once a month engaging parents and staff in ongoing discussions that support and enhance student learning.

Our Wellness, Allergy, Safety and Health( WASH) committee consisting of teachers and parents continues to meet regularly to commit to the safety of all students. WASH organized and facilitated the health and wellness fair and engaged all students on topics including nutrition, mindfulness and exercise. They also coordinated the monthly walk to school days.

PTO: We have a vibrant PTO that supports our school community in a variety of ways. The PTO raises money to support field trips, enrichment programs, author days, classroom materials, MCAS breakfasts, and much more. The Spooky Fun Fair, Monster Mash, Ice Cream Social and Inter-Cultural Pot Luck evening are some of the traditions that they help to keep alive. The annual intercultural pot luck evening celebrated diversity through music, dance, food and activities.

PTO Enrichment Events: The PTO financially and organizationally supports cultural and academic enrichment at Birch Meadow. This year they have funded in school enrichment and field trips, including, but not limited to the following:

o Kindergarten: Curious Creatures visit to Birch Meadow

Ist o Grade: Science Discovery Museum field trip 0 2nd Grade: Field Trip to Concord Museum 0 3rd Grade: Presentation on Pollination and Bees 0 4th Grade: Presentation on Wind Energy 0 5t Grade: Field trip to the Boston Symphony Orchestra

132 Read Across America: Each year Birch Meadow celebrates Read Across America in a new and special way. The emphasis is always on books and reading with, of course, lots of fun built in. A theme- based reading challenge is introduced to the students at an assembly at the beginning of the month- long program with the intent of motivating students to increase their reading. Over 95% of our students participated and celebrated their success with memorable surprises and events at the closing assembly.

Understanding Disabilities continued its presentations to all grade levels with presentations on a wide range of disabilities by guest speakers.

Reading Food Pantry Donation: Each year around the holidays, the staff collect donations to the Reading Food Pantry. This year the staff donated a total of$ 350 to support this organization' s efforts.

Teaching and Learning

The Birch Meadow staff continued to participate in professional development opportunities around implementation of Writer' s Workshop, Reader' s Workshop, mathematics, trauma informed schools, and social- emotional learning.

Grade level data teams meet every 6 to 7 weeks to review data, address patterns raised in the data, and plan interventions.

The School Leadership Team meets bi-weekly. This year the team has reviewed literacy data, worked on the School Improvement Plan, and planned our participation in Global School Play Day.

First and second grade teaching teams, including special educators, attended the workshop " Developing Number Understandings K-2" led by facilitators from Math Perspectives and have used that learning to implement center based math instruction in their classrooms and to further their work with the online assessment system, Assessing Math Concepts.

Grade 3 and Grade 5 teaching teams attended professional development on implementing Units of Study in Writer' s Workshop provided by Beth Moore and Maggie Roberts.

Kindergarten teachers attended professional development on launching Writer' s Workshop and implementing the Units of Study, led by Martha Horne.

41 and 5h grade students participated in an hour of code, the purpose of which is expanding access to computer science by increasing participation and understanding. Coolidge Middle School students mentored Birch students during this event.

133 Birch Meadow students under the direction of our PE teacher, Patrick McCracken, participated in Jump Rope for Heart, raising funds for the American Heart Association and the Jolene Tewksbury Scholarship Fund.

Using data, we continuously shift how we utilize our para-educators based on student needs. We are constantly changing which interventions they are using and which students they are using them with in order to best meet the needs of all of our learners.

Student Life

New Family Tour: This year Birch Meadow welcomed 12 new students in Grades 1 to 5. These students and their families toured the school in August before the first day and saw their classrooms.

Whole School Assemblies: Each month we have whole school assemblies based on our Core

Values and current events. Students of all grade levels assist the principal throughout each assembly in leading the school through the different parts, including reading a welcoming message and singing the school song. Students present information and ideas related to the Core Values and themes of the Assembly.

5th Grade Buddies volunteered in kindergarten and first grade classrooms to help students and teachers at the beginning and end of each day. During the first three weeks of school, fifth graders helped kindergarten and first grade students in the lunch room each day.

134 Joshua Eaton Elementary School Principal: LisaMarie Ippolito 2018 Annual Report

Mission: The Joshua Eaton Elementary School is committed to developing a community of learners that are respectful of each other, our school culture, and our learning abilities, supportive of our social, emotional and physical needs and prepared to make a positive contribution to our school and the Reading Community. The Joshua Eaton Elementary School fosters an environment that provides students with the skills required to work hard every day and achieve individual learning goals and challenges.

Joshua Eaton Elementary School is one of 5 elementary schools within the Reading Public Schools. It is located in a suburban setting approximately 20 miles north of Boston.

The Joshua Eaton School was built in 1949 and named after Joshua Eaton, the only Revolutionary War soldier from Reading to lose his life in battle. When the school opened in 1949, it was selected as the best-designed elementary school house among the 38, 000 whose blueprints were submitted for national review.

New Student Orientation: This event took place in August 2018. It provided an opportunity for incoming students and their families to visit Joshua Eaton, meet their classroom teachers, and meet the new principal and classmates. This is a wonderful way to build new friendships before the start of the new school year.

Back to School Night: All Joshua Eaton students and their families were welcomed back to Joshua Eaton the night before school started. Students were able to visit the school, their classrooms, and greet their friends. This event supported students not to have so many first day jitters returning to school the next day.

Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum Night: This year' s Welcome Back/Curriculum Night was held during the second week of school for grades K-5. This night was very informative and will help to get parents and students back into the swing of school routines!

Reader' s and Writer' s Workshop: Each Reading Workshop session begins with a mini- lesson. During each mini- lesson, the teacher introduces a specific concept, also known as the teaching point. Most often, the teaching point focuses on a reading strategy or skill. The teacher will explicitly model or demonstrate the skill for the stridents. Stridents then get a chance to practice the skill or strategy on their own or with a partner. This part of the mini- lesson is called the active engagement.

Writer' s Workshop has been implemented in every grade level with a focus on providing students opportunities to experience the various genres including narrative, informational, opinion and persuasive. This model places an emphasis on the process of writing from planning and organizing, to drafting, revising and editing, and finally to publishing.

135 Instructional Technology: is a key component to each child' s educational experience through the use of iPads and laptops, weekly sessions in the computer lab, use of databases for research, and completion of grade- level research projects using a variety of media. Students also have access to Lexia, BrainPop and Raz- Kids, to name a few, to provide students 21" Century skills.

Monthly Assemblies: Each month a different grade level hosted an all school assembly discussing and teaching all they have learned about our core values; Practice Compassion, Act Responsibly, Work Towards Success, Show Respect.

Mystery Readers: Joshua Eaton welcomed many community and school members as Mystery Readers. The students were so excited to welcome Dr. Doherty, Fire Chief Burns, School Committee Members Mr. Robinson and Ms. Webb.

Conferences: Parent/Teacher Conference Day was held on in November.

Understanding Disabilities: The Understanding Disabilities program continued this year with volunteers working with students in Grades 1- 5 to help children see beyond people' s disabilities and focus on the ways that we are all the same inside. Through the use of books, videos, and hands on activities, the program helps children gain a greater understanding of what it might be like to do things in a different way. The program stresses all that people with disabilities can do and promotes a culture of inclusion and acceptance. Topics covered in the program: Physical Disabilities, Hard of HearingNisual Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Food Allergies.

Safety Drills: In the fall, we held our annual lockdown drill and shelter in place drill. These drills help to prepare staff and students for an emergency in the building that would require us to lock down" the building by securing all classrooms and offices.

Professional Development: As a district, the area of focus for professional development will be the Writer' s Workshop Model, delving into the Science standards and curriculum supports. Through district opportunities, K-5 teachers will participate in professional development training to support the implementation of the Lucy Calkin Writer' s Workshop model tied to the Massachusetts Literacy Standards.

Thanksgiving Food Drive The Joshua Eaton family once again supported the Reading Food Pantry as part of our annual Thanksgiving Assembly. The Student Council coordinated the food drive and assembly this year, and dozens of boxes of food and necessities were again donated to the Reading Food Pantry. Thanks to all the staff and students who donated to the food drive and supported so many, especially for giving so many people something to be thankful for during the holiday season.

Safeties: Grade 5 students demonstrate their leadership skills by signing up to do various jobs around Joshua Eaton. Examples of the jobs include sweeping the playground, hold doors, and monitor hallways on indoor days. These are our future leaders in our community.

136 Parent Cafe: Once a month prior to the PTO meetings, Principal Ippolito hosts parents and guardians for a Q& A session, as well as a presentation on educational topics. Some topics have included MCAS, Dr. Doherty budget presentation and F& P reading assessment overview.

PTO The Joshua Eaton PTO is an integral extension of our school community. They support the many enrichment activities and field trips that the Joshua Eaton students attend. The PTO also supports fun family events such as the Kindergarten Meet and Greet, Ice Cream Social, Halloween Howl and many other events. The building staff and PTO work together to create student involved fundraising events as well. The famous Jaguar Tracks, the weekly newsletter to families, are also supported by this wonderful and very active group of parents!

Book Fair: Our annual Book Fair was held in September. This is an event that is loved by the entire Joshua Eaton Community as it promotes reading and fosters a love of literature.

Enrichment Opportunities Offered Within the School Day Each year, students participate in various curriculum-based enrichment opportunities offered outside of the classroom during the school day.

Fifth grade students attended the overnight field trip to Camp Cody in New Hampshire to take part in hands- on science and team building activities with peers from all five elementary Schools.

137 J.W. Killam Elementary School A T.R.R.F. C. C. Place to Be! Reading Public Schools 2018 Annual Report Principal Sarah A. Leveque

Introduction The staff members of the J.W. Killam School are pleased to highlight some of our many accomplishments from 2018. Each and every day, teachers enter the building ready to greet our children, prepared to stretch their thinking, and support each other in the process. A teacher wears many different hats, and the requirements of the work continue to evolve, and yet, our teachers all welcomed the new year with a positive mindset and a commitment to grow. Similarly, the role of families in schools feels more critical than ever and it is clear that Killam is a neighborhood school that supports all children who come to learn, explore their surroundings, and grow intellectually. Our commitment to the Reading children is strong and concentrated on what our students need: a sense of belonging in an environment that focuses on teaching, learning, and building positive relationships in a safe environment.

Mission Statement The J.W. Killam Elementary School is T.R.R.F.C.C. place where everyone belongs, where everyone achieves at their personal best, and where everyone' s accomplishments are celebrated! Our staff will work collaboratively to improve student learning and achievements so that every child will leave the J.W. Killam Elementary School having met or exceeding district and state standards.

Killam' s Core Values Trustworthy Respectful Responsible Fair Caring Citizens

Family and Community Partnerships

The Killam School Council holds monthly meetings engaging parents and staff in ongoing discussions that support and enhance student learning. The School Council is working hard to examine and support the school improvement plan and the guidelines of the school. The focus areas this year are as follows: MCAS Results, Attendance Issues, Homework Guidelines, Mindfulness, and Community Assets to Support Schools and Families.

The Killam PTO continued to fund enrichment programs for Grades K-5 both with curriculum related field trips and in- house enrichment programs.

Killam parents and community members supported the Week of Code at Killam by engaging students in an introduction to computer science. This is a global movement that reaches tens of millions of kids.

138 The Reading Education Foundation grants funded materials for our library such as an All Access Collection" to support students who are dyslexic and trade books to support our Open Circle Social- Emotional Curriculum. They also supported our Tier II Mentor program and curriculum training for the Leveled Literacy Intervention Program.

Reading Rotary continues to donate backpacks with books for our Kindergarten students, and trees to our Grade 5 students for Arbor Day.

The Wellness, Allergy, Safety and Health (WASH) Committee consisting of teachers and parents continues to meet regularly to commit to the safety of all students. The Committee will support the focus areas of the School Council.

Student Activities, Programs, and Support

The Killam Students Service Squad consists of fourth and fifth grade students who show the Killam TRRFCC values on a consistent basis and are asked to model the core values to the younger grades in a variety of opportunities such as supporting Kindergarten students with dismissal and setting up technology stations before school in classrooms.

In the 2018 school year, classes rotate through greeting the students with the morning announcements. Students announce birthdays, fun facts, and core value class awards each morning over the loud speakers.

The Therapeutic Support Program continues to adapt and provide a strong program that supports the social- emotional and academic needs of our students. The program welcomed Mrs. Stacie Burke as a half-time special education teacher.

As members of the District-wide Chorus, our students in Grades 3- 5 presented a spring concert for parents.

The Killam students demonstrated our TRRFCC core values by participating in Anton' s Coats for Kids Drive, donating Halloween Candy to the Troops, participating in the REF Festival of Trees, and the Annual Killam Beautification Day.

Killam School PTO supported a variety of student and family friendly events, ranging from the Halloween Bash, to dine- out nights, to the Family Picnics.

Killam continues with our monthly all school meetings to promote our TRRFCC behavior expectations.

The Building Leadership Team, comprised of teachers, specialists, and administration, continued its work on implementing a tiered system of support to meet the social, emotional, behavioral and academic needs of students. The team has developed a school- wide system for student recognition focused on the core values, re- teaching and

139 reflection, and a systematic approach to Office Discipline Referrals ( ODRs). The 2017 school year marked the beginning of a Tier I team, focusing on academics and a Tier II team, focusing on the social- emotional needs of our students. The goal of these teams is to continue to research and implement the best practices to support all students in academics and behavior.

Teaching and Learning

The Killam School welcomed Mrs. Laurie Truesdale, Therapeutic Support Program Teacher, Ms. Lindsay McMahon, Second Grade Teacher, Ms. Sharon O' Keefe, Tutor, Ms. Leigh Vaters, Tutor, Mrs. Tiffany Kopko, Interventionist, Mrs. Kelsey Donovan, Para Educator, Mrs. Amy Albrecht, Para Educator, and Ms. Maureen Passatempo, Cafeteria Staff, for the 2018- 2019 school year.

The Killam School welcomed the RISE Preschool to campus for the 2018- 2019 school

year.

Our TRRFCC ( Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship) Character Program continues to be strong in the Killam community. School- wide expectations were developed and shared with the entire community based on the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support( MTSS) model.

Killam staff continues to recognize individual students who demonstrate our TRRFCC core values. Classes are also recognized for collaboratively demonstrating these values and are presented with" Golden Awards," including attendance awards through our whole- school focus of getting our students to school. Every day counts at Killam!

Teachers from Killam attended a variety of professional development opportunities provided both by the district and by other organizations. These include PD in the area of Writing, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Thinking, Open Circle, Science, Behavior Management, Health and Wellness, Restorative Justice, and the Fine Arts.

Writers' Workshop has been fully implemented with a focus on providing students opportunities to experience the various genres including narrative, informational, opinion and persuasive. This model places an emphasis on the process of writing from planning and organizing, to drafting, revising and editing, and finally to publishing.

The use of technology continuously increases with the addition of new laptops in the media center and mini labs. The use of iPads were used to enhance student learning in 21st Century skills. Students have access to a variety of integrated instructional support programs such as Lexia, Raz Kids, Think Central, and Typing Pal.

140 Areas of our school underwent improvements. The wireless access points are in the final phase of being updated, electrical work was completed, and new carpets and tiles were installed in classrooms.

141 Wood End Elementary School Annual Report for 2018 Joanne King, Principal

Wood End Elementary School is pleased to highlight the many accomplishments for 2018. With a continued focus on student achievement, we collaborate with our families to instill our core values, nurturing our students to be respectful, responsible, honest, engaged, and safe. We are fortunate to have a welcoming and caring family community which takes an active role in supporting our mission to create a safe and supportive learning environmentfor all students.

Family & Community Partnerships

Our annual Kindergarten Orientation provided an opportunity for 41 incoming students and their families to visit Wood End in June and meet their classroom teachers and classmates. This is a wonderful way to build new friendships before the summer vacation and start of the new school year.

New and returning families attended the annual Family Field Night in September, taking part in a variety of games and activities on the playground and enjoying pizza with friends and neighbors. This is a great way to catch up with friends and gear up for the new school year.

The annual Grandparents' Day was a huge success as many of our Wood End grandparents took part in the Read Across America activities and shared their favorite stories with our students. This is one of Wood End' s most treasured traditions!

The Leadership Team, with the tremendous support of teaching staff, successfully implemented a mentoring program for students and a check- in check- out( CICO) program as part of our Tier 2 systems of support to better meet the individual needs of students requiring more targeted interventions.

Our Student Council members hosted our annual all- school celebration to honor and recognize our Veterans. Students and staff participated in our 4th annual " Hats Off to Vets" fundraiser, donating $ 1 to wear a hat to school for the day. All proceeds were donated to the Home Base Program to provide support to our soldiers and their families.

Student Council continues to lead our school in monthly spirit days and major fundraising events to support local organizations including Reading Food Pantry, Anton' s Coats for Kids, and the Home Base Program.

Student Activities, Programs & Support

The Leadership Team, comprised of teachers, specialists, and administration, continued its work on implementing a tiered system of support to meet the social, emotional, behavioral and academic needs of students. In its fourth year of implementation, the team has developed a school- wide system for student recognition focused on the core values, a systemic approach to

142 track office discipline referrals, and implementation of Tier 2 interventions including check- in/check-out( CICO) and a mentoring program. This allows us to better meet the individual needs of students requiring more targeted interventions.

Student Council members with the support of grade- level teacher leaders, plan and present monthly all- school meetings focused on our core values. Each month, a different grade level hosts a 30- minute presentation or activity to promote our values and teach expected behaviors.

Once again, Wood End students participated in the annual Special Olympics sending several athletes to compete in various track and field events. The support of teachers, staff, students and families is always inspiring. Our Olympic athletes continue to make us proud!

Two very dedicated and energetic parents, Kelly Mahoney & Lisa Zucchero, continued to lead our morning BOKS program for students. This is our 4th year providing this amazing physical fitness program for students in grades K-5. Students attend the program two days a week from 7: 30- 8: 10 AM.

Teaching and Learning

We welcomed one new kindergarten classroom teacher, a new speech language pathologist, and two new special education paraeducators to the Wood End team.

Wood End' s building leadership team including Dr. King ( principal), Lisa Breed ( school psychologist) and Jacquelyn Pelusi ( special education teacher) presented at the 2018 National PBIS Leadership Forum. Their poster presentation, A Roadmap to Building & Implementing Successful Tier 2 Supports for Students highlighted the work this team has done to provide supports to students in need. The presentation focused on two interventions Wood End has been using successfully with a small number of students, MindUp and Check-In Check-Out( CICO). MindUp is an evidence- based curriculum that teaches children to use specific mindfulness strategies to improve self-regulation, relationships, problem-solving, and memory skills over the course of a series of lessons. CICO is a group-based intervention designed to teach self- management skills, so students can be more successful in school. The focus is on positive interactions with students as teachers provide attention and feedback throughout a child' s day. When implemented effectively, research has demonstrated decreases in problem behaviors, office discipline referrals, and referrals for special education services.

All classroom teachers, specialists and special education teachers have been trained in Open Circle and are meeting with students each week to teach the skills needed to foster healthy social and emotional relationships while building a caring community. We have an all-school lesson time for Open Circle, every Wednesday 8: 30- 9: 00 when the entire school community takes part in classroom lessons.

Fifth grade students took advantage of a morning" coding club" hosted by Mrs. Commito building their skills in math, technology, team work, and problem- solving. In addition, these students used a variety of apps to program and control robots that were purchased through a grant from REF.

143 Teachers participated in building-based and district-wide professional learning communities to share best practices, review student work, and create common assessments in all content areas. This professional collaboration is designed to enhance teaching and promote alignment to the standards while improving instructional practices.

Wood End staff and administration took part in a variety of professional development opportunities, workshops and conferences including Positive Behavioral Supports for Students New England Conference, Writers Workshop, Readers Workshop, Down Syndrome Conference, and Open Circle.

The school- wide schedule continues to provide one- hour uninterrupted blocks for reading, writing and math in all grade levels K-5 to improve time on learning and provide the necessary supports to meet the needs of all students. Math and literacy tutors provide small group support in all grade levels, and the Reading Specialist works with each grade level during their reading time to provide additional support to students identified below grade level expectations.

Writers Workshop training and implementation continues in each grade level with a focus on providing students opportunities to experience the various genres of writing including narrative, information, and opinion/persuasive in K-3 as well as literary essay in grades 4- 5. This model places an emphasis on the process of writing from planning and organizing, to drafting, revising and editing, and finally to publishing rather than the product of writing.

144 Last Name First Name Location Description Job Class Description Leave of Absence Bedingfield Kelly Reading Memorial High School Math Teacher Benjamin Am Pupil Services Team Chair Blanchard David Reading Memorial High School Social Studies Teacher Boutin Janelle Rise Preschool Preschool Teacher Bowen Anne Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Para Brett Nicole Joshua Eaton Elementary School School Ps cholo ist Carr Julian School Central Office Technology Director Chiappini Michele Reading Memorial High School Science Teacher Conner Heather Reading Memorial High School Business Teacher Cotter Susan Parker Middle School Learning Center Para Deane Robert School Facilities Custodian Derosier Adam Joshua Eaton Elementary School Grade 5 Teacher Donahue Laurie Reading Memorial High School Spanish Teacher Dougherty Jessica Parker Middle School Science Teacher Dudley Paul School Facilities Custodian Duval Samantha Coolidge Middle School Learning Center Para Ellis Jessica Joshua Eaton Elementary School Grade 3 Teacher Emmet-Conrad Jennifer Birch Meadow Elementary School Grade 5 Teacher Ferguson Dianne Barrows Elementary School Cafe Manager Forestell Deborah Barrows Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher

Frane - Passatem o Maureen School Food Services Cafe Worker Gargano Jaclyn Barrows Elementary School Grade 3 Teacher Gelineau Amy Coolidge Middle School French Teacher Gianatassio Danielle Wood End Elementary School Grade 2 Teacher Gilbert Susan Reading Memorial High School Art Teacher Gilman Maureen Killam Elementary School Grade 1 Teacher Hall Muriel Killam Elementary School Cafe Worker Halloran Robert School Facilities Custodian Harrington Aynsley Wood End Elementary School Special Education Teacher Hartley Nicole Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para Ippolito LisaMarie Joshua Eaton Elementary School Principal James Brian Parker Middle School Grade 8 ELA Teacher

Jobst Lisa Parker Middle School Spanish & French Teacher Joseph Maria Barrows Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor Kiser Megan Parker Middle School English Teacher

Lascher Julie Coolidge Middle School ELA Teacher

Lavita Joseph School Facilities Custodian

145 Lebow Erica Coolidge Middle School English Teacher Head Girls Winter/Spring Track Madden Nancy Coach Non-Employee Coach Mahoney Mark School Facilities Custodian Mandell Rebecca Coolidge Middle School Social Studies Teachers Manna Anne Joshua Eaton Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Matthews Alison Killam Elementary School Reading Specialist McGlathery Kathleen Wood End Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor McLaughlin Sandra Barrows Elementary School Reg Ed Para McQuillin Kelley Joshua Eaton Elementary School Grade 1 Teacher Miller Lizbeth Pupil Services Team Chair

Morley James Wood End Elementary School Custodian Mulvey Barbara Wood End Elementary School Reg Ed Para Murdock Joan Parker Middle School Learning Center Para MurrayMaryann Coolidge Middle School Special Education Para

Musselman Auriana Parker Middle School Special Education Teacher Nihan Marian Wood End Elementary School Grade 3 Teacher Pe oraro Christen Killam Elementary School Grade 1 Teacher Peterson Kimberly Parker Middle School Grade 8 Science Teacher Poirier Courtney Wood End Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher

Re etto Charlene School Food Services Cafe Worker Rice Catherine Killam Elementary School Grade 1 Teacher Scouten Stacy Reading Memorial High School Secretary Scribner Jennifer Birch Meadow Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Shevory William Reading Memorial High School Physics Teacher Simon Maria Birch Meadow Elementary School Grade 1 Teacher Solimini Rose Wood End Elementary School Reg Ed Para Sweeney- White Ann Killam Elementary School Grade 5 Teacher Tainsh Lindsey Wood End Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Tierney Kathleen Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para Tomkins Tracey Birch Meadow Elementary School Learning Center Para Extended Day Billing Trin ale Vivian School Central Office Coordinator

Resignations/ Reductions

A' emian Paula Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Para An elou Catarina Joshua Eaton Elementary School Learning Center Para Arthur Victoria Coolidge Middle School Long Term Sub French Teacher Baer Andrea Parker Middle School Special Education Teacher Bakr Adam Reading Memorial High School Principal

146 Balfe Nina Killam Elementary School Grade 2 Teacher Benjamin Amy Pupil Services Team Chair Blanchette Kyle Coach Non- Employee Freshman Boys Lacrosse Coach

Bonfanti Nicholas School Facilities Custodian Boucher Caroline Joshua Eaton Elementary School Learning Center Para Boudreau Heather Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Para Boutiette Alison Coach Non- Employee Field Hockey Coach Breton Karen School Food Services Cafe Worker Brett Nicole Joshua Eaton Elementary School School Psychologist Burke Sherry Pupil Services Team Chair Burke Stacie Killam Elementary School Special Education Teacher Caron Michael Coach Non-Employee Assistant Football Coach Long Term Sub Special Cass Raymond Killam Elementary School Education Para Cerretani- Clarke Lynne Reading Memorial High School Secretary Long Term Sub Special Chawkate Michelle Killam Elementary School Education Para Clark Joan Parker Middle School Reg Ed Para Cook Donald Joshua Eaton Elementary School Grade 3 Teacher Crosby Roberta. Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para Day Alicia Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Teacher Long Term Sub Grades 7- 8 ELA Demers Keith Coolidge Middle School Teacher Douglas Karen Killam Elementary School Grade 2 Teacher Doyle Joanna Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Para Druid Alicia Coach Non- Employee Color Guard Coach Dudley Paul School Facilities Custodian Duval Samantha Coolidge Middle School Learning Center Para Easler Bridget Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor Boys Lacrosse Coaching Eighmey Thomas Coach Non-Employee Assistant Ellis Jessica Joshua Eaton Elementary School Grade 3 Teacher Ferraro Matthew Coach Non-Employee Assistant Wrestling Coach Fini an Kelsey Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Fitzgerald Alba Parker Middle School Long Term Sub English Teacher Flick Susanne Pupil Services Home/ Hospital Tutor Fodera Giuseppe Coach Non-Employee Football Coaching Assistant Frentzel Gabriela Reading Memorial High School Spanish Teacher Gilford Constance School Food Services Cafe Worker Gualtieri Amy Joshua Eaton Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor

147 Haddadin Shirin Parker Middle School Long Term Sub Science Teacher Hall Muriel School Food Services Caf6 Worker Hammond Karen Wood End Elementary School Special Education Program Para Hildreth Sarah School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Hooper Susan Reading Memorial High School Social Worker Hopkinson Alexandra Coach Non- Employee Volleyball Coaching Assistant Horan Catherine Wood End Elementary School Special Education Teacher Janger Mea han Reading Memorial High School Spanish Teacher Jobst Lisa Parker Middle School Spanish & French Teacher Kane Kylie Reading Memorial High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach Kelly Tracy Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para La lana Nicole Killam Elementary School Reg Ed Para Leblanc Hannah Coach Non-Employee Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Lipkin Michelle Joshua Eaton Elementary School School Psychologist Martin Craig School Central Office Assistant Superintendent Mccarron Daniel Reading Memorial High School Special Education Program Para Miller Lizabeth Pupil Services Team Chair Assistant Boys Winter& Spring Moresco Emily Coach Non-Employee Track Coach Moroso Taylor Parker Middle School Grade 6 ELA Teacher Murdock Joan Parker Middle School Learning Center Para Namvar Sobhan Reading Memorial High School Social Worker Niedl Narcisa Reading Memorial High School Spanish Teacher Norris Karin Joshua Eaton Elementary School Reg Ed Para Padovani Steven Reading Memorial High School Special Education Teacher Peraner Catherine Wood End Elementary School Special Education Para

Pindara Samantha Reading Memorial High School Guidance Counselor Poirier Courtney Wood End Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Racamato Michelle Joshua Eaton Elementary School Learning Center Para Reynolds Alvin Coach Non-Employee Assistant Football Coach

Rome Thi Pupil Services Team Chair Ryan Brooke Killam Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor Schultz Darcy Parker Middle School School Psychologist Scribner Jennifer Birch Meadow Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Serrano Angela School Facilities Custodian Long Term Sub Grade 7 Science Sfikas Maria Parker Middle School Teacher Solimini Rose Wood End Elementary School Reg Ed Para

148 Toombs Courtney Wood End Elementary School Long Term Sub Grade 4 Teacher Trites Erline Killam Elementary School Special Education Program Para Long Term Sub Reading Vaters Leigh Killam Elementary School Specialist Wagner Emily Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para White Jennifer Coolidge Middle School Wellness Teacher

Wilson Carolyn Pupil Services Director of Pupil Services

Witt Sabrina Coolidge Middle School English Teacher Transfer Within District

Amaral Daniel Reading Memorial High School English Teacher Long Term Sub Grade 8 Science As eirsson Krist' an Parker Middle School Teacher

Benoit Kelli Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Boucher Caroline Joshua Eaton Elementary School Learning Center Para Burbank Rachael Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Program Para Cheverie Janelle Killam Elementary School Long Term Sub Grade 5 Teacher De ermond Andrea Coolidge Middle School Learning Center Para Donovan Kelsey Killam Elementary School Special Education Program Para Doyle Pam Joshua Eaton Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher

Duffley Sally School Food Services Caf6 Worker Fisher Vanessa Reading Memorial High School Special Education Program Para Frechette Lisa Wood End Elementary School Reg Ed Para Golden Claire Joshua Eaton Elementary School Reg Ed Para Harrington Aynsley Wood End Elementary School Special Education Teacher Joyce Erin Rise Preschool Special Education Teacher Lalicata Anita School Food Services Caf6 Worker Leary Caitlin Killam Elementary School Reg Ed Para Leonard Heather District STEM Curriculum Coordinator

MacDonou h Megan Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Mullen Kerry Joshua Eaton Elementary School Special Education Teacher Munson Roisin Coolidge Middle School Special Education Teacher Nadeau Pam Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Ockerbloom Alison Wood End Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Long Term Sub Grade 6 ELA Plona Leeann Coolidge Middle School Teacher Rameau Darkling School Food Services Caf6 Worker Rao Sulekha Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor Russo Joanne School Food Services Caf6 Worker

149 Ryan Cynthia Wood End Elementary School Reg Ed Para Savasta John Wood End Elementary School Learning Center Para

Sa man Karleen School Food Services School Nutrition Administrator

Shone Alanna Pupil Services Team Chair Smith Leslie Wood End Elementary School Special Education Program Para Strand Christian Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Program Para Long Term Sub Special Tarin Nathaniel Killam Elementary School Education Program Para Turenne Judith Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Program Para Tzovaras Dianne Killam Elementary School Special Education Program Para Assistant Director of Pupil Wright Allison Pupil Services Services New Hires Albrecht Amy Killam Elementary School Reg Ed Para An elou Catarina Joshua Eaton Elementary School Learning Center Para Arthur Victoria Coolidge Middle School Long Term Sub French Teacher Bean Katel n School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Beaulieu Jeffrey School Facilities Custodian Girls Lacrosse Coaching Benjamin Michelle Coach Non-Employee Assistant Blanchard Rita Joshua Eaton Elementary School Instructional Interventionist Bodin Jennifer Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para Bosco Angelo Reading Memorial High School Spanish Teacher Boynton Kathleen Reading Memorial High School Principal Brussard Nicole School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Burke Sherry Pupil Services Team Chair Cannata Melissa Killam Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Carnes William Coach Non-Employee Assistant Football Coach Carr Troy Reading Memorial High School School Psychologist Cavaliero Sabrina Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para Long Term Sub Special Chawkate Michelle Killam Elementary School Education Para Chuha David School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Coffey Kylie Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Corman Leander Pupil Services Team Chair Coursen Ashley School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Girls Outdoor Assistant Track Crosby Kate Reading Memorial High School Coach Cru nate Liana Wood End Elementary School Special Education Program Para Curley Theresa School Central Office Extended Day Teacher

150 Dang Jessie Joshua Eaton Elementary School Special Education Teacher Darling Matthew Coolidge Middle School Tech Integration Specialist Davies Dawn Coolidge Middle School Special Education Teacher Long Term Sub Grades 7- 8 ELA Demers Keith Coolidge Middle School Teacher DiPietro Stephen Reading Memorial High School Physical Education Teacher Distaula Melanie Reading Memorial High School Math Teacher Donofrio Hannah School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Downer Kevin School Facilities Custodian Downey Sarah Reading Memorial High School Special Education Teacher Drab Rachael Joshua Eaton Elementary School Learning Center Para Duffley Sally School Food Services Cafe Worker Boys Lacrosse Coaching Federico Fred Coach Non-Employee Assistant Ferraro Matthew Coach Non- Employee Assistant Wrestling Coach Franson Elizabeth Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Para Frentzel Gabriela Reading Memorial High School Spanish Teacher Gablinske Lauren Reading Memorial High School Guidance Counselor Galante Derek Coach Non- Employee Baseball Coaching Assistant Gallagher Kevin Coolidge Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Gauvin Janine Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Gibson Erin Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Teacher Gilford Constance School Food Services Cafe Worker

Goldwyn Shana Pupil Services Team Chair Gonthier Dawn Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor Guidi Robert Coach Non-Employee Football Coaching Assistant Guthrie Jennifer Joshua Eaton Elementary School Instructional Interventionist Haase Sarah Coach Non-Employee Volleyball Coaching Assistant Haddadin Shirin Parker Middle School Long Term Sub Science Teacher Haley Megan Coolidge Middle School Special Education Para Hanania Andre School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Harrington Sara Joshua Eaton Elementary School Reg Ed Para Hartford Emily School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Hartley Nicole Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para Healey Danielle Coolidge Middle School Wellness Teacher Hedges Taylor Coach Non-Employee Field Hockey Coach

Hicks I Lindsey Joshua Eaton Elementary School Speech Pathologist Huggins Joseph School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant

151 Jenkins Mariola Rise Preschool Special Education Program Para Jenkins Lauren Joshua Eaton Elementary School Special Education Para Kelley Allison Wood End Elementary School Special Education Program Para Kelley Christine School Central Office Assistant Superintendent Keough Sean Birch Meadow Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Khan A esha Reading Memorial High School Chemistry Teacher Klinetob Megan Joshua Eaton Elementary School Reg Ed Para Knudsen Katherine Reading Memorial High School Social Worker Kopko Tiffany Killam Elementary School Instructional Interventionist K es Chase School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Lauria Donna School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Leavitt Beth Barrows Elementary School Principal Lewis Miriam Joshua Eaton Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Lewis Heather School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Lorden Victoria Barrows Elementary School Long Term Sub Grade 3 Teacher Maas Carolyn Joshua Eaton Elementary School School Psychologist Mackin Mary School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Malley Michele Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Marshall Hailey School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant McCabe Kristo her Parker Middle School Middle School Teacher McMahon Lindsay Killam Elementary School Grade 2 Teacher

Mitro oulos Michelle Pupil Services BCBA Moloney Margaret Coolidge Middle School Special Education Teacher Moore Diane Coolidge Middle School Special Education Program Para Mucha Arielle Birch Meadow Elementary School Grade 4 Teacher Mulkern Hannah Parker Middle School Spanish Teacher Namvar Sobhan Reading Memorial High School Social Worker Neary Dev n School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Norse Lindsey Coach Non- Employee Assistant Girls Soccer Coach O' Brien Nancy Coach Non- Employee Field Hockey Coaching Assistant O' Keefe Sharon Killam Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor O' Neill Laurie Reading Memorial High School Spanish Teacher Owens Diane Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Para Ozanian Ann Parker Middle School School Psychologist

Redmond Paige Pupil Services Extended School Year Teacher

Rome Thi Pupil Services Team Chair Roscoe Caroline School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Rousseau Grace Reading Memorial High School Chemistry Teacher

152 Rubin Kaitlyn Wood End Elementary School Speech Language Pathologist Schultz Darcy Parker Middle School School Psychologist Schweitzer Christopher School Central Office School Business Assistant

Sheehan Patrick Coach Non-Employee Assistant Football Coach Smith Craig School Central Office Computer Technician Smith Kevin Birch Meadow Elementary School Reg Ed Tutor Interim Director of Pupil Stewart Sharon Pupil Services Services Humanities Curriculum Straker Allison School Central Office Coordinator Swords Mairead School Central Office Extended Day Teacher Assistant Tierney Erin Barrows Elementary School Special Education Program Para Toombs Courtney Wood End Elementary School Long Term Sub Grade 4 Teacher Truesdale Laurie Killam Elementary School Special Education Teacher Turner Shannon Coolidge Middle School Grades 7- 8 ELA Teacher Long Term Sub Reading Vaters Leigh Killam Elementary School Specialist Waite Stephanie Reading Memorial High School Special Education Teacher Assistant Boys Winter Track Wallace William Coach Non-Employee Coach

Walsh Thomas Parker Middle School Non- Teacher Advisor

Retirements Grant Marcia Coolidge Middle School Middle School Teacher

Guilbert Margaret Coolidge Middle School Special Education Teacher Kwiatek Debra Birch Meadow Elementary School Elementary Teacher Leahy Deborah Wood End Elementary School Speech Pathologist Lynch Marueen Joshua Eaton Elementary School Elementary Teacher Mayberry Jill Joshua Eaton Elementary School Speech Pathologist

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154 NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

SilliRrNjjE-APENl,-I,)],R] 7.-QIQR David DiBarri

PRINCH."Al, I) EPurY DIRECTOR

Carla Scuzzarella

DISTRJCT SCHOOL COMMITTEE

SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Deborah P'. Davis- Woburn

VICE CHAIRMAN

Judith M. Dyment - 1 rth Reading

SECRETARY

Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. - Saugus

TREASURER

Larry Means - Stoneham

ASSOCIATE TREASURER

Vincent J. Carisella- Wakefield

COMMUTEE MEMBERS

Michael T. Wall - Chelsea Robert, S. McCarthy- Reading Jeanne M. Feeley- Maiden Ronald J. Jannino - Revere, Henry S. Hooton - Melrose Grant Leung- Winchester Dawne H. Axinitstead - Winthrop

155 NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SC L DISTRICT 100 Hemlock Road - Wakefield, Massaelmsetts 01880-3597'

ANMJAL REPORT 2018

OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Mary Fong from Stoneham a student in the HVAC/R program was chosen as Northeast' s noininee at the State Awards Dinner for Outstanding Vocational Technical Students. The event is co- sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators and the Massachusetts Vocational Association.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY The Northeast Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony in April. At the ceremony, 2 Seniors and 57 Juniors were inducted. There are a total of 59 Technical Honor Society members for the 2017- 2018 school year.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Annual Induction Ceremony to the Northeast Chapter of the National Honor Society " Artisans" was held in April. At the ceremony 17 Juniors and I I sophomores were inducted for the 2017- 2018 school year bringing the total membership to 28.

SCHOLARSHIP COMNUTTEE The Northeast,Awards and Scholarship Conurittee and PAC board presented awards and scholarships to 86 deserving students at the,annual Senior Recognition Night. A total of$ 40,225.00 was presented to Northeast students who will be working in their vocational fields, entering trade apprentice programs, or going oil to one, two, or four- year programs at accredited colleges, universities, and trade schools. These awards and scholarships provide the students opportunities to purchase tools and equipinent, and assist in offsetting the expense of attending institutions of higher education.

SCHOOL WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 17- 18

The goal of professional development is to.

c) Ensure that staff members are in compliance, with current regulations enacted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ( DES )l.

o Guarantee that all staff members are lu-towledgeable of legislation impacting the educational process of the commonwealth, o, Make staff members aware of the most recent trends and strategies in the district' s mission of improving student achievement.

rhe activities that met these goals during the 2017-2018 school year included.

156 First Day Back Professional Development Day JAugust28, 201Z7"':L Included training on observation and evaluation, school culture and team building through One School — One Book activities and book discussion. In addition, training was held on, Special and General Education Laws, Civil Rights, and Discipline.

Second Dax Rack Professional Development Day (A 28, IQ17I Included training trauma sensitive schools and SEL learning, Google Classroom implementation, and Five YearNT-:ASC visitation planning and team construction.

New Teacher and Second and,Third Year Teacher Monthly Professional Development Me,etings Teacher training included Creating a Classroom Culture, Goal Setting, Well- Structured lxssons, Meeting Diverse Student Needs, AdJustment of Practiec, Sharing Conclusions with Students, Two-way Communication, Student Motivation and Self-Assessmen t

St,udent.Sa,fetir ' oncerns November 13, 2017) The school resource officer worked in conjunction with the Deans and the Administration to host Alice training to the,entire staff and students,.

Professional Development Day—Meeting,Diverse Needs (JanuarJ 162017) Teachers had the opportunity to choose from a variety of sessions centered on differentiation in both the shop and academic settings during seven hours of professional development time,

2017 SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM:

The Summer Transition and Enrichment Ptograrn at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School is a two-wetk program that ran from Monday July 9th until Friday July, l9th. This program was conducted as a transitional experience for students entering grade 9 in August 2017, This year, due to a decrease in grant funding available the program was conducted in 2-4 day sessions. This transition opportunity providing mathematics, English language arts, and career and, technical introductory activities is funded by the federal Title 1, and Carl D. Perkins grants. The students are provided with busing to and from school, and a mid-morning snack. These services, as well as the program itself are run at no cost for the students or parents/ guardians, The students are divided into ten groups of no more than, ten students. These groups spend one half of the morning split between mathematics and English Language: Ails. The other half of the morning is spent in a career and technical mini exploratory exercise,

r,undingfor this prograin was provided through Title 1, and the Carl D. Perkins Occupational Education Act I,"ederal grants,

157 SUPPORT SERVICES

The Northeast Student Services staff offers support and counseling to all students through individual and group counseling, specialized workshops and presentations, health services, and mediation services. All Northeast counselors are certified as School Adjustment Counselors and Guidance Counselors and are qualified to handle a wide range of student issues. One School Adjustment Counselor is bilingual ( Spanish- speaking).

The Career Counselor and Small Business Coordinator provide career awareness and career developi-nent services to all students. The Career Counselor and School Adjustment Counselors provide specialized support,to students enrolled in non- traditional vocational areas. Two School Nurses provide health services and a Peer Mediation Coordinator implements a Peer Mediation Prograrn,

Support groups are established each year based on student needs. Support groups for pregnant and parenting teens, social skills groups for freshmen, anger management, anxiety, and non- traditional support groups are examples,of groups that have, been offered.

The School AdJ u stment,Counselors provide individual counseling support and crisis intervention to all students as needed. They will provide support to homeless students, assessing their special needs and coordinating with the Homeless Liaison (Administrator of Student Services). They also are responsible for developing and monitoring Section 504 AcoonunodationPInns its conjunction with the Administratorof Student Services. School Adjustment. Counselors collaborate with school personnel, family members,, doctors, psychiatrists, outside therapists, social workers, Police, court personnel, and others.

The School Adjustment Counselor work to connect students and families with community based mental health services as needed. Elliot Community Hurnan Services of Lynn serves as our crisis intervention linkage for emergency mental health services in the community. Arbour Counseling Services in Woburn provides individual therapy services at Northeast for students' referred by their School Adjustment Counselors.

The Bilingual, School Adjustment Counselor provides native -language support ( Spanish) as needed to limited English proficient students and families across all grades. She provides specific support to the English Language Education program at Northeast. but supports other Northeast Latino students and families as Deeded. Translation services ( oral and written) and interpreting services are often required for parent communication throughout the building, and as needed, this,counselor coordinates with all departments to assist. Referrals are made to a Spanish- speaking Psychologist for testing for Special Education evaluation,

Career counseling and the college application process are emphasized by all school counselors. The Career Center is the focal area for a well- planned four-year career development program that prepares,all Northeast students for their individually chosen career paths. The curriculum focuses on career assessment; career infortnation and requirements; employability and entrepreneurial skills; interviewing skills; portfolios; and resume preparation, By providing assessments to evaluate skills, interests, and work values, the Career Counselor works with the School Adjustment Counselors to assist freshmen in their vocational selection process and upper class students with linkagesto post-secondary education and employment opportunities.

158 The Career and adjustmentt Counselors provide directed support to those students who are enrolled in career areas that are considered non-traditional for their gender. Students have the opportunity to participate in support groups, specialized presentations, and field trips that prepare them to understand the benefits of non- traditional choices, to manage challenges in each occupation and to understand the required post- secondary linkages to achieve their goals. The School Nurses have coordinated support services for pregnant and parenting teens with outside providers affiliated with local hospitals. In addition, they provide: support to students with chronic medical conditions, coordinating with parents, doctors, nurses, etc. The Scbool, Nurses work, closely with the School Adjustment Counselors to coordinate assistance when mental health needs arise. They also work closely with the Deans when emergency medical evaluations are required.

The Peer Mediation Coordinator at Nortbeast operates a 'Peer Mediation Program where upper class students undergo twelve hours of specialized training in, mediation skills and implement a program to work, out arising conflicts between students. This is a very positive prevention program that contributes to the development of a positive school climate as students learn to, come to their own agreements about how to solve conflict.

In addition to the support provided by the counseling staff, the Special Education Department offers a TEAM meeting process that promotes monitoring of student progress and educational support. Each Special Education student is assigned a Liaison who is a teacher in the Special Education Department who oversees, progress, in relation to the Individual Education Program, communicating with parents, teachers, and counselors to help all students achieve success.

The Northeast Mentoring Program is a freshmen transition,program that matches junior and senior mentors with small groups of freshmen students. The Northeast Mentors present thel-Fresbmen Orientation day for freshmen and then meet with their groups throughout the year to offer support and to deliver positive lessons that promote a positive school climate. The mentors are trained in a leadership climate by the student services staff, developing a core of approximately 90 peer leaders from I I" and 12ffi grades.

The After School Help Program is one of educational assistance provided to students having difficulty with one,or more academic subjects by academic and vocational teachers. This free assistance is offered every Wednesday in the library from 2: 45- 3- 25. Water and snacks are provided as, well as free transportation home.

Special school- wide workshops and presentations are offered through the year for differe6tgroups of students. Each year, all freshmen participate in group workshops focusing on identifying the,signs of depression and gender equity issues. Large group assemblies and presentations have been offered focusing on goal setting and acts of kindness, substance abuse, teen dating issues, tolerance, character building.

On a larger scale, the student service emphasis is on communication— communication with students and with parents. Mid-term.progress reports are sent to parents each quarter and report cards are sent home four tunes per year. E- mail cormnunication is welcomed and progress update meetings are held as needed, Parents and guardians are asked to be involved with all class scheduling activities.

Post- graduate planning information is,shared through career assessment and planning activities, Additionally, the Guidance department held a 1F night for parents to offer free support width financial aid specialists. A college planning night was, held for sophomore, junior and senior parents. Career Plans are sent home annually for parent

159 review. Language development is communicated for Limited-English proficient students through assessment data and parent meetings. It is our goal to service all students equitably while attending specifically to those who have specific life challenges. GRANTS RECEIVED IN FY 2018:

Entitlement and Allocation Grants,

Tide H, Part A: Improving Educator Quality, Fund Code: 140 The purpose of this federal grant program is to increase student achievement through, comprehensive district initiatives that focus on the preparation, training, recruitment, and retention of highly qualified educators. These funds were utilized to support professional development in supervision.

Federal Special Education Entitlement, Fund Code: 240 The purpose of this federal entitlement grant program is to supplement local and state funds in providing services to students with disabilities. This funding source provides professional development for teachers of students with disabilities in addition to providing extended school day and extended school year( summer) learning opportunities for this targeted population,

Special, Education: Program Improvement Grant Fund Code: 274 The purpose of this state- funded grant program is to support,professional development activities that will improve the quality of the services provided by the special education staff'. During school year 2016- 17 the focus of this funding was to research the positive placement data for students with disabilities over the past three years. This data will be used to determine best practices in the career pathways to assist our graduates from this targeted population secure high paying, highly skilled positions that are in high demand either after high school or upon completion of post-secondary education.

Title 1, Part A, Fund Code: 305: Title 1, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, provides school district with funding to increase student achievement. The district utilizes these funds to support extended school day and extended school year( summer) learning opportunities for all. students, The incoming grade 9 summer orientation program is one of the primary programs funded Title 1. Professional development, targeting increasing student achievement, is also funded through Title I.

Perkins Act Allocation Grant Program— Secondary, Fund Code: 400 The Carl D. Perkins Occupational 'Education Act provides funding to assist school districts in improving secondary career and technical programs. The district utilizes this funding source primarily to secure supplies,, technology and equipment to guarantee that,state- of-the- art conditions are being replicated in each career pathway. In FY2018 Perkins funding was used to support staff salaries and supplies in the newly instituted Robotics and Automation Technology pathway. Perkins funding was also utilized to purchase a new van for the Dental Assisting program. This van is a necessary expense to transport students and teachers to work-based internships for the program.

Massacbusetts Capital Skills Grant:

This competitive grant brought in $ 500,000 to the district. These funds were used to purchase equipment and

160 supplies for the aforementioned Robotics and Automation technology program. Three robots, 3- 1) printem, laptop cornputers, are some of the larger purchases made possible by these funds, Supplies, such as tools and software were also purchased with Capital Skills Funds.

Credit for Life Grant: The $5, 000 awarded to District through this grant was used to purchase supplies for the Business Technology Career Pathway. The students in this department researched and developed presentations on the positive and negative uses of credit that consumers need to know. Stations were Set LIP in the cafeteria and the, entire grade, I I population of the school attended the presentations and visited each of the 10 stations where lessons were demonstrated,

Cu inns Foundation Grant: This grant allowed the district to conduct Saturday sessions for students form the district non- vocational high schools. The pathways of. Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Drafting and Design, Design and Visual, Metal Fabrication and Plumbing were made available to this population. This program was conducted over twelve weeks during February, March and April.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Northeast Metro Tech Suminer School Program enjoyed another successful campaign since its inception in 1988. The Northeast Summer School serviced high school students, from,a nurnber of surrounding communities, in six different acadernic areas including, Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Language, and Vocational Related, The goals of promoting a positive learning atmosphere, retention, and promotion, as well as providing,skills to assist each student at the next grade level are Paramount objectives behind the philosophical make- up of our summer school.

Our summer program also continued with its Basic Welding certification program. This program was not only extremely successful, but gives both students and adults, from our surrounding communities, an opportunity to explore and possible begin,C5 new careers.

The Northeast Summer School program launched an on- line credit recovery program in 2014, in 2018, with the exception of a chemistry class with lab, all other courses,were run through our on- line credit recovery program with our credit recovery specialist instructor, and meet all Massachusetts DFSE curriculum frameworks.

161 CON11MUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Community Education Program is a broad base collaborative community initiative assisting learners of all kinds complete their education and achieve economic self-sufficiency through empowerment skills, healtl) care, support services and meaningful employment.

Our vision is to deliver educational experience in a positive environment that will enable Northeast to reach new heightstogether with our lifelong learning community. The focus,of the Community Education Program,is to offer programs that meet the demands of our learning populations. In doing this, we give people the opportunity to improve employment skills, fulfill lifelong goals, or enrich their lives with social activities. With the most qualified instructors, and state of the art labs Northeast strives to maintain the highest standards of education. Emphasis is on our new technology, upgrades such as brochure modification, new state of the art web site construction, and the introduction of new programs in the medical field, new culinary classes, continuing, education in all construction related courses, computer and CAD classes, photography and many other enrichment courses,

2018 GRADUATES The 2017- 18 school year represents the Forty Sixth class to matriculate at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School., Northeast graduated 287 students. Breakdown of graduates' status after graduation: is as follows:

Attending 4- year college 92 Employed 95 Attending 2- year college 60 Entering Military Service 6 Apprentice school 6 Other 28

SPECIAL EDUCATION ENROLLMENT

Special Education enrollment for the 2017- 18 schoolyear continued to represent approxiniatelyone quarter share, of the total school enrollment with students. The 278 Special Education students represent: 23%, of the school population. Additionally, 913 students were eligible for services under section 504 of the Rehabitation Act.

DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION OF OFFICERS At the Annual Organizational Meeting of the District, School Cominittee, on January 10, 2018 the following members were elected as Officers of the Northeast District School Committee:

Chairman Deborah P. Davis, of Woburn Vice Chairman Judith M. Dyment, of"North Reading Secretary Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. of Saugus Treasurer Larry Means, of Stoneham Assoc. Treasurer Vincent J. Carisella, of Wakefield

162 CONCLUSION As ' Nortbeast celebrates its forty-seventh year of career/technical excellence with its twelve member communities, the district continues to offer students the finest career technical education with which to build a successful career.

The District supports Curriculum, in both academic and carer technical classroot'ns with the latest, equipment and technology, Evidence of our corriniftinent is reflected :In the State' s grade 9 ­ 12 Dropout rate reports which indicates Northeast significantly lower at 0.6% versus the- State rate of 2.0%. Recent graduate follow up data indicates that 98% of students from the Class of 2017 were positively placed in relevant post- secondary areas ( Source, MA DESE CFTC' Grad Follmv-up tar v,e) p INTERIM Results, No v 2017).

In fact, Northeast currendy employs 30 alumni at the school, including the Superintendent-Director. Alumni' s stories of success and their readiness and willingness to help their alrila, triater by recruiting graduates for cooperative education experiencestences or ernployjnent is proof of their dedication, to Northeast, Testimonials as to the success of our graduates continue to be receiNT(f which makes us proud to have contributed in some sinall way to their accomplishments

The Northeast Class of 2017 achieved a 99. 7% pass rate on the MCAS assessment,-,. Noilheast continues to offer school day MCAS Enrichment Classes and after school enrichment prograiris for those students in need' of additional preparation for the MCAS, Northeast also offers a well- attended Summer Transition Program for incoming freshmen and as a Summer Enrichment faro rare for enrolled at risk students prepari ng for the MCAS state, assessi-flents.

The Career Center facilitates student access to,technology to further learn business* aspects of their industries, develop career plans,, resurnes, and comprehensive portfolios, and prepare, college and other post- secondary documents with the assistauce of our faculty including Career and Ackitistment Counselors.

Northeast coritinues to provide students the finest career technical education, with wh:ich to build as positive and productive post- secondary experience, be it college or career, offering experiences, with the latest equipment and technology in both the career technical and academic programs,

Once again, I am proud to have represented Reading as a member ofthe Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational District f chooll Committee. I will continue to serve as the guardian of'' funds allocated from the community to this educational institution and assist in and provide counsel to the school in niaintaining the highest standards of educational excellence possible.

Respectfully submitted, Robert S. McCarthy, Committee Member Northeast School Comrnittee Reading Representative

163 ENROLLMENT HISTORY

CfTY/TOWN S. Y. S. Y. S.Y. S. Y. S.Y. S. Y. S. Y. SlY, S.Y. SX, S. Y. S. Y. DISTRICT 05-06 06- 07 07- 08 08. 09 09- 10 10- 11 H. 12 12- 13 13- 14 14- 15 15- 16 16- 17

Chelsea 221 203 198 206 1190 195 199 204 199 208 218 239

Malden 215 238 234 222 216 215 198 194 189 170 165 150

Melrose 56 64 64 48 45 62 61 67 74 62 60 42 North Reading 28 4() 38 37 37 36 35 32 27' 34 37 33 Reading 19 26 26 26 28 23 16 19 17 17 16 20 Revere, 241 242 238 244 238 234 225 223 224 216 234 2,50

Saugus 146 137' 138 161 174 191 204 200 190 199 187 215

Stoneham 34 46 44 46 52 54 59 69 73 71 62 59

Wakefield 59 65 61 84 91 98 79 70 68 64 63 68

Winchester 7 9 9 7 11 13 15 14 11 9 13 9

Winthrop 41 45 44 55 65 58 60 65 62 68 60 47 Woburn 99 917' 97 70 59 55 65 83 98 115, 114, 105

TOTALS: 1166 1212 1191 1206 1206 1234 1,216 1240 1212 1235 1229 1236 NON DISTRICT 43 47 53 39 42 31 35 28 29 32 30 10 GRAND TOTNL: 1209, 1259 1244 1,245 1248 1265 1251 1268 1261 1267 1259 1246

SPECIAL NEEDS ENROLLMENT 287 320 342 333 3,23 330 331 326 313 317 314 278 SPECIAL NEEDS ENROLLMENT 249' 26% 27'% 279 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% 27% 239 23%

164 BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

Year Original Committee Name Title Address Term Year Ends

Animal Control Appeals Committee John Miles Member 532 West Street 2009 2019 Joyce Gould Associate 17 John Street 2015 2020 Tina Ohlson Chair 200 Forest Street 2008 2020 Richard Robbins Member 42 Dudley Street 2015 2021

Appointment Committee - Bylaw Committee Alan E Foulds Chair 9 Ide Street BVoO BVoO Andrew S Friedmann Member 27 Hillcrest Road BVoO BVoO Jeffrey Struble Member 4 Tower Road BVoO BVoO

Appointment Committee - Finance Committee Eric Burkhart Member 161 Belmont Street BVoO BVoO Alan E Foulds Chair 9 Ide Street BVoO BVoO Andrew S Friedmann Member 27 Hillcrest Road BVoO BVoO

Appointment Committee - Permanent Building Alan E Foulds Chair 9 Ide Street BVoO BVoO Andrew S Friedmann Member 27 Hillcrest Road BVoO BVoO Gregory Stepler Member 77 Mineral Street BVoO BVoO

Audit Committee Barry C Berman Member 54 Longview Road 2016 2019 Paul McNeice Member 20 Johanna Drive 2013 2019 Philip B Pacino Member 5 Washington Street 2003 2020 Elaine L Webb Member 309 Pearl Street 2017 2020 Nicholas Boivin Member 3 Estate Lane 2018 2021 Stephen Herrick Member 9 Dividence Road 2005 2021 Peter Lydecker Member 7 Beaver Road 2017 2021 John W Stempeck Member 65 Avalon Road 2018 2021

Board of Assessors Brendan Zarechian Member 815 Main Street 2018 2019 Robert Marshall Member 108 Franklin Street 2014 2020 Michael Golden Member 12 Hampshire Road 2017 2021

Board of Cemetery Trustees Caitlin Salmon Member 20 Pierce Street 2018 2019 Ronald Stortz Vice Chair 538 Summer Avenue 2004 2019 Janet Baronian Member 75 Mill Street 1999 2020 Carl McFadden Member 33 Wakefield Street 2018 2020 Virginia Blodgett Chair 99 Prescott Street 2017 2021 William C Brown Secretary 28 Martin Road 1996 2021

Board of Health Heidi Pfeifer Associate 149 Forest Street 2018 2019 Eleanor Shonkoff Member 32 Harvard Street 2018 2019 Lara Romanowski Associate 804 Gazebo Circle 2018 2020 Kevin M Sexton Chair 20 Emerson Street 2017 2020 Emmy Dove Member 160 Charles Street 2018 2021

165 Year Original Committee Name Title Address Term Year Ends

Board of Library Trustees Nina E Pennacchio Member 94 Eastway 2017 2020 Monette Dugas Verrier Member 30 Kurchian Lane 2018 2020 Alice W Collins Secretary 23 Mineral Street 2012 2021 Andrew W Grimes Member 103 Oak Street 2012 2021 John E Brzezenski Chair 60 Terrace Park 2013 2022 Cherrie M Dubois Vice Chair 9 Meadow Brook Lane 2007 2022

Board of Registrars Krissandra Holmes Member 77 Redgate Lane 2006 2019 Harry M Simmons Member 17 Pine Ridge Road 2006 2020 Gloria R Hulse Member 107 Sanborn Lane 1992 2021 Laura A Gemme Administrator 16 Lowell Street BVoO BVoO

Bylaw Committee Jeffrey Struble Chair 4 Tower Road 2013 2020 Stephen L Crook Member 137 Pleasant Street 2012 2021 Chris ODonoghue Vice Chair 173 Van Norden Road 2015 2021 Jayna Stafford Secretary 50 Longfellow Road 2018 2021

Celebration Trust Committee Samantha Couture Member 56 Pearl Street 2017 2020 Nancy Potter- Desjardins Member 69 Hopkins Street 2018 2020 Everett Blodgett Chair 99 Prescott Street 2000 2021 Kurt Habel Member 832 Main Street 1999 2021

Climate Advisory Committee Jeffrey Everson Associate 21 Pine Ridge Circle 2016 2019 Laurie Ann Sylvia Member 1176 Main Street 2011 2019 Celeste Kracke Member 6 Sweetser Avenue 2017 2020 Gina M Snyder Associate 11 Jadem Terrace 2006 2020 David Zeek Chair 163 Pearl Street 2015 2020 Ray Porter Secretary 529 Franklin Street 2007 2021

Commissioners of Trust Funds Kevin Briere Associate 24 Greystone Way 2017 2019 John J Daly Vice Chair 163 Woburn Street 1995 2019 Andrew S Friedmann Member 27 Hillcrest Road 2018 2020 Elizabeth W Klepeis Chair 68 Tennyson Road 1976 2020 Neil L Cohen Member 73 Hillcrest Road 2007 2021 Endri Kume Administrator 16 Lowell Street BVoO BVoO

Community Planning and Development Commission Anthony DArezzo Associate 130 John Street 2017 2019 Nicholas Safina Chair 221 South Street 2006 2019 John Weston Member 10 Winthrop Avenue 2007 2019 Pamela Adrian Member 87 Ash Street 2018 2020 David B Tuttle Member 27 Heather Drive 2006 2020 Rachel D Hitch Member 45 Bear Hill Road 2017 2021

166 Year Original Committee Name Title Address Term Year Ends

Conservation Commission David Pinette Member 22 Colonial Drive 2016 2019 Annika Scanlon Vice Chair 3 Copeland Avenue 2006 2019 Robert J Hayes Member 739 Pearl Street 2017 2020 Rebecca Longley Chair 550 Summer Avenue 2014 2020 Michael Flynn Member 190 Green Street 2015 2021 Carl Saccone Member 68 Longfellow Road 2018 2021 Chuck Tirone Administrator 16 Lowell Street BVoO BVoO

Constables Thomas Crowley Member 52 Hartshorn Street 2018 2019 Sally M Hoyt Member 221 West Street 1972 2020 Thomas H Freeman Member 59 Springvale Road 1993 2021

Council on Aging Joan Coco Member 4 Fremont Street 2017 2019 Sally M Hoyt Associate 221 West Street 2004 2019 Deborah Small Member 177 Wakefield Street 2018 2019 Brian Snell Member 99 Walnut Street 2014 2019 Jayna Stafford Associate 50 Longfellow Road 2017 2019 Barbara Carney Associate 50 Bay State Road 2018 2020 John E Parsons Member 3 C Street 2014 2020 Pooja Parsons Associate 25 Landers Road 2015 2020 Sandra J Shaffer Member 239 Main Street 2014 2020 Jolyn M Ek Member 50 Bay State Road 2014 2021 Margaret Havey Member 23 Van Norden Road 2006 2021 Thomas Procopio Chair 424 South Street 2012 2021 Marilyn L Shapleigh Secretary 11 John Carver Road 2014 2021

Cultural Council Nora Bucko Member 86 Van Norden Road 2015 2019 Megan Fidler- Carey Associate 64 Charles Street 2017 2020 Rosemary Lewis Secretary 273 Forest Street 2014 2020 Donna Schenkel Chair 368 Franklin Street 2013 2020 Nancy Ziemlak Member 15 Orchard Park Drive 2014 2020 Brian Kimerer Member 66 John Carver Road 2018 2021 Maryann Kozlowski Member 16 Weston Road 2014 2021 Jane Soloway Treasurer 214 Grove Street 2015 2021

Finance Committee Mark Dockser Member 110 Beaver Road 2010 2019 Eric Burkhart Chair 161 Belmont Street 2016 2019 Paul McNeice Member 20 Johanna Drive 2012 2019 Anne DJ Landry Member 15 Center Avenue 2014 2020 Marc Moll Member 41 Richards Road 2014 2020 Paula J Perry Vice Chair 40 Beaver Road 2010 2020 Shawn Brandt Member 231 Franklin Street 2018 2021 Daniel Dewar Member 519 Main Street 2018 2021 Karen Gately Herrick Member 9 Dividence Road 2018 2021

167 Year Original Committee Name Title Address Term Year Ends

Historic District Commission Everett Blodgett Chair 99 Prescott Street 2009 2019 Pino DOrazio Associate 14 Wilson Street 2018 2019 Greg Maganzini Member 168 West Street 2014 2019 Ilene Bornstein Member 80 Haystack Road 2009 2020 Amelia Freedman Associate 180 Grove Street 2018 2020 Virginia M Adams Member 59 Azalea Circle 2009 2021 Priscilla Poehler Member 43 Bancroft Avenue 2009 2021

Historical Commission Jonathan Barnes Chair 41 Pratt Street 2014 2019 Amelia Freedman Associate 180 Grove Street 2018 2019 Jack Williams Treasurer 46 Summer Avenue 2015 2019 Virginia M Adams Associate 59 Azalea Circle 1978 2020 Samantha Couture Secretary 56 Pearl Street 2017 2020 Pino DOrazio Associate 14 Wilson Street 2018 2020 Ronald Weston Member 63 Blueberrry Lane 2014 2020 Sharlene Reynolds Santo Member 46 Wakefield Street 1999 2021

Housing Authority Timothy J Kelley Vice Chair 84 Woburn Street 1996 2019 Richard Robbins Chair 42 Dudley Street 2015 2020 Diane Cohen Member 73 Hillcrest Road 2004 2021 Charles Adams Treasurer 13 Riverside Drive 2018 2022 Bea Perkins Treasurer 30 Frank D Tanner Drive 2018 2023 Julie M Johnston Administrator 22 Frank D Tanner Drive BVoO BVoO

Human Relations Advisory Committee David Clark Member 15 Union Street 2016 2019 Heather McLean Secretary 20 Green Street 2015 2019 Kerri Riley Member 307 West Street 2018 2019 Elaine L Webb Member 309 Pearl Street 2017 2020 Kyung Yu Member 900 Main Street 2014 2020 Susan Gaskell Member 24 Davis Lane 2018 2021 Joshua Goldlust Chair 112 Spruce Road 2017 2021

Ice Arena Authority Carl McFadden Member 33 Wakefield Street 2010 2020

Moderator Alan E Foulds Chair 9 Ide Street 1996 2020

Mystic Valley Elder Services Jane Burns Member 16 Lowell Street 2012 2018 Brian Snell Member 99 Walnut Street 2015 2018

Permanent Building Committee Michael Bean Associate 14 Nichols Road 2015 2019 Bradford Congdon Chair 80 Prospect Street 2015 2019 John Coote Member 332 Summer Avenue 2015 2020 Nancy Twomey Member 23 California Road 2015 2020 Gregory Stepler Member 77 Mineral Street 2015 2021 Patrick Tompkins Member 83 King Street 2015 2021

168 Year Original Committee Name Title Address Term Year Ends

RCTV Board of Directors Chris Cridler Member 39 Middlesex Avenue 2018 2019 Nicholas Boivin Member 3 Estate Lane 2017 2020 Stephen L Crook Member 137 Pleasant Street 2017 2021

Recreation Committee Lori Russo Member 467 West Street 2016 2019 Michael Coltman Associate 18 Milton Road 2018 2019 Michael DiPietro Member 23 Sanborn Lane 2004 2019 Eric Gaffen Member 15 Hemlock Road 2018 2019 Adam Chase Member 18 Smith Avenue 1993 2020 Richard Hand Vice Chair 20 Meadow Brook Lane 2011 2020 Mary Ellen Killion Associate 33 Lewis Street 2018 2020 Chuck Robinson Member 81 Prospect Street 2018 2020 Patrick Sheeran Associate 132 Middlesex Avenue 2018 2020 Daniel Foley Chair 32 Grand Street 2014 2021 Catherine R Kaminer Associate 37 Warren Avenue 1988 2021 Emily Sisson Member 92 John Street 2015 2021

Regional School District Committee Robert S McCarthy Member 39 Pine Ridge Road 2012 2020

Retirement Board Joseph R Veno Chair 11 Rock Street 2007 2019 David A Gentile Member 757 Main Street 2017 2020 Carol B Roberts Member 432 Humphrey Street 2017 2020 Thomas A Clough Vice Chair 172 Summer Avenue 2010 2021 Sharon Angstrom Administrator 16 Lowell Street BVoO BVoO Colleen Loughlin Administrator 16 Lowell Street BVoO BVoO

RMLD Board of Commissioners Thomas B ORourke Member 50 Chequessett Road 2014 2020 David R Hennessy Chair 7 Pine Ridge Road 2015 2021 John W Stempeck Member 65 Avalon Road 2012 2021 Philip B Pacino Member 5 Washington Street 1987 2022 David A Talbot Vice Chair 75 Linden Street 2013 2022

RMLD Citizen Advisory Board Neil L Cohen Member 73 Hillcrest Street 2017 2020

Rules Committee John Breslin Precinct 3 99 Curtis Street 2017 2019 Anthony DArezzo Precinct 2 130 John Street 2016 2019 Russell T Graham Precinct 4 68 Maple Ridge Road 2017 2019 John A Lippitt Precinct 7 23 Mineral Street 2018 2019 Damien Morinon Precinct 8 64 Marla Lane 2017 2019 Sheila Mulroy Precinct 1 107 Eastway 2017 2019 Edward Ross Precinct 5 16 Kensington Avenue 2018 2019 Michele S Sanphy Precinct 6 75 Glenmere Circle 2017 2019 Alan E Foulds Chair 9 Ide Street 1996 BVoO Laura A Gemme Administrator 16 Lowell Street BVoO BVoO

169 Year Original Committee Name Title Address Term Year Ends

School Committee Nicholas Boivin Member 3 Estate Lane 2016 2019 Jeanne M Borawski Member 82 Johnson Woods Drive 2013 2020 Linda Snow Dockser Member 110 Beaver Road 2014 2020 Sherri Lynn VandenAkker Member 271 Summer Avenue 2017 2021 Elaine L Webb Vice Chair 309 Pearl Street 2014 2021 Chuck Robinson Chair 81 Prospect Street 2007 2022

Select Board Barry C Berman Vice Chair 54 Longview Road 2015 2019 Daniel A Ensminger Member 6 Oakland Road 2013 2019 Andrew S Friedmann Chair 27 Hillcrest Road 2017 2020 John R Halsey Member 75 Beaver Road 2014 2020 Vanessa I Alvarado Member 7 Grand Street 2018 2021

Sick Bank Committee James DEntremont Member 16 Lowell Street 2007 2019 Michael Fitzgerald Member 15 Union Street 2016 2019 Cindy McGrath Member 16 Lowell Street 2016 2019 Michael OHalloran Member 16 Lowell Street 2016 2019 George Stazzere Member 75 Newcrossing Road 2016 2019 Kevin M Brown Member 15 Union Street 2014 2020 Jane Kinsella Member 16 Lowell Street 2013 2020 Caitlin Saunders Member 16 Lowell Street 2015 2020 Daniel Rio Member 16 Lowell Street 2018 2021

Town Forest Committee Nancy Docktor Associate 371 Pearl Street 2015 2019 Thomas S Gardiner Member 182 Franklin Street 2010 2019 William Sullivan Chair 44 Blueberry Lane 2013 2019 Michael Bourque Associate 76 John Street 2015 2020 Daniel Ford Associate 165 Salem Street 2015 2020 Farrukh Najmi Member 65 Marla Lane 2013 2020 Kurt Habel Member 832 Main Street 2013 2021 Richard Wetzler Member 9 Gould Street 2012 2021

Trails Committee Kathleen Kelly Member 36 Grove Street 2018 2019 David S Williams Member 117 Oak Street 2008 2019 William O Finch Member 51 Mill Street 2010 2020 John E Parsons Associate 3 C Street 2008 2020 Benjamin Ream Associate 972 Main Street 2018 2020 Thomas S Gardiner Chair 182 Franklin Street 2008 2021 Jean Jacobs Member 73 Fairchild Drive 2012 2021

Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Committee Kevin Bohmiller Administrator 16 Lowell Street BVoO BVoO Elizabeth W Klepeis Member 68 Tennyson Road 1976 BVoO

170 Year Original Committee Name Title Address Term Year Ends

Zoning Board of Appeals John A Jarema Vice Chair 797 Main Street 1978 2019 Kyle Tornow Associate 43 Vine Street 2018 2019 Damase Caouette Member 11 Field Pond Drive 2009 2020 Erik Hagstrom Member 53 Arcadia Avenue 2013 2020 Nick M Pernice Member 25 Highland Street 2016 2021 Robert E Redfern Member 54 Prospect Street 2001 2021

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