Voters to decide contested Select Board and School Committee races on April 7
Reading, MA — Town Clerk Laura Gemme has released the final nomination papers, confirming the list of candidates who will appear on the ballot for Reading’s 2026 local election. The election will be held on April 7 at the Walter Hawkes Field House, with polls open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Four candidates are seeking two seats on the Select Board: incumbents Carlo Bacci and Karen Herrick, along with newcomers Salvatore Bramante and Anthony D’Arezzo.
Three candidates are running for two seats on the School Committee: incumbent Erin Gaffen and challengers Greoffrey Coram and Lori Hayes.
Incumbents running unopposed are Christian Popp and Monettee Verrier for the Board of Library Trustees, Robert Coulter for Light Board Commissioner, and Alan Foulds for Town Moderator.
| POSITION | NAME | INCUMBENT | SIGNATURES CERTIFIED |
| Moderator | Alan E Foulds 9 Ide Street | YES | 1/22/26 |
| Select Board | Carlo Bacci 494 Main Street | YES | 2/4/26 |
| Select Board | Salvatore Bramante 406 Haverhill Street | NO | 1/22/26 |
| Select Board | Anthony DArezzo 130 John Street | NO | 2/10/26 |
| Select Board | Karen Gately Herrick 9 Dividence Road | YES | 2/10/26 |
| Board of Library Trustees | Christian Cappy Popp 11 Pine Ridge Road | YES | 1/27/26 |
| Board of Library Trustees | Monette Dugas Verrier 30 Kurchian Lane | YES | 2/3/26 |
| Municipal Light Board | Robert A Coulter 91 Arcadia Avenue | YES | 2/12/26 |
| School Committee | Erin Elizabeth Gaffen 15 Hemlock Road | YES | 2/5/26 |
| School Committee | Greoffrey J. Coram 31 Ridge Road | NO | 1/22/26 |
| School Committee | Lori Lynn Hayes 59 Forest Street | NO | 2/12/26 |
