Nomination papers available for 2026 local elections

Nomination papers for the following elected positions are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Candidates for elected offices must obtain at least fifty (50) certified signatures to qualify for placement on the April 7th ballot. Town Meeting candidates must obtain at least ten (10) certified signatures within their own precinct. Nomination papers are available until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Nomination papers must be submitted to the Town Clerk for certification no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Elected Officers - Terms to Expire 2026

Position: Incumbent, Address

Moderator: Alan Foulds, 9 Ide Street

Select Board: Carlo Bacci, 494 Main Street

Karen Gately Herrick, 9 Dividence Road

Board of Library Trustees: Christian Alery Popp, 11 Pine Ridge Road

Monette Dugas Verrier, 30 Kurchian Lane

Municipal Light Board: Robert Coulter, 91 Arcadia Avenue

School Committee: Erin Elizabeth Gaffen, 15 Hemlock Road

Carla Nazarro, 64 Lawrence Road

Town Meeting: Each of Reading’s eight (8) precincts will elect eight (8) Town Meeting members for a 3-year term.

As well as electing to fill the following vacancies:

Precinct 2 – One (1) Town Meeting member for a 2-year term

Precinct 3 – One (1) Town Meeting member for a 1-year term

Precinct 4 – One (1) Town Meeting member for a 1-year term

Pulled papers

The following individuals have pulled papers:

Moderator:

• Alan Foulds (incumbent), 9 Ide Road

RMLD Board of Commissioners:

• Robert Coulter (incumbent), 91 Arcadia Avenue

Select Board:

• Salvatore Bramante, 406 Haverhill Street

• Carlo Bacci (incumbent), 494 Main Street

• Anthony D’Arezzo, 130 John Street

Graphic by Taylor Gregory.