Nomination Papers Available for April 2025 Election

Town of Reading Local Election – Tuesday, April 8, 2025a

Reading, MA — 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 8 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 18, 2025.

Nomination papers must be submitted to the Town Clerk for certification no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

POSITION INCUMBENT TERM

ModeratorAlan E. Foulds9 Ide Street1 Year
Select BoardMark L. Dockser110 Beaver Road3 Years
Select BoardMelissa Lee Murphy97 Van Norden Road3 Years
Board of Library TrusteesCherrie M. Dubois9 Meadow Brook Lane3 Years
Board of Library TrusteesPatrick T. Egan8 Oak Ridge Road3 Years
Municipal Light BoardPhillip B. Pacino5 Washington Street3 Years
Municipal Light BoardDavid A. Talbot75 Linden Street3 Years
School CommitteeCharles R. Robinson81 Prospect3 Years
School CommitteeThomas F. Wise181 South Street3 Years

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