As you may know, Town Meeting voted on Monday, April 27th, to approve Article 13 (the Community Preservation Act). This sends the CPA proposal to a town-wide ballot vote this November. If you would like to see the roll call vote, contact the Town Clerk, Laura Gemme, here or view at this link(2:50:47) Reading Votes previously advocated against this article (see communication here), and the Town …
A FRIENDLY NOTE ON CPA | AND WHY WAITING MIGHT BE BEST FOR READING RIGHT NOW!
We’re writing to share our thoughts on the proposed Community Preservation Act (CPA). While CPA has merits, Fall 2026 is not the right time for Reading to add a 1% property tax surcharge, on top of the 9% minimum tax increase already scheduled for FY28, which could reach a nearly 20% tax increase if an operating override passes. Given these significant financial pressures, …
Superintendent Vote Saturday – Share Your Concerns Now
Good evening, Reading Votes, The Superintendent search for Reading Public Schools is coming to a final vote. After starting with four finalists, the process has narrowed to one remaining candidate. The School Committee will meet Saturday, April 4, at 9:00 AM in the RMHS Library to deliberate and vote on Henry J. Turner. The meeting is open to the public, and public comment was just added …
CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS ARE HERE!
Early in-person voting for the Reading town election starts this Saturday, March 28, and election day is April 7. Elections are often decided by a very few votes, so DO NOT wait — make a plan to vote now!ᯓ🏃🏻♀️➡️ Carlo Bacci for Select Board Carlo Bacci is a two-term member of the Reading Select Board and Town Meeting, running for …
ACTION NEEDED: MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY APRIL 7, 2026
As spring arrives in Reading, so does an important opportunity to shape our community’s future. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, we will vote in the Annual Town Election at the Reading Memorial High School Field House (62 Oakland Road), with polls open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.🏫 Local elections decide key issues that affect us every day—our schools, roads, …
Herrick Pushes for New Tax Powers | New Reading Votes Facebook Page Launched
KAREN HERRICK PUSHES FOR NEW TAX POWERS — WHILE READING RESIDENTS ALREADY FACE RISING COSTS Reading families are already feeling the squeeze, and any move by an elected official to support new taxation authority deserves close attention. Before advocating for additional “tax levers,” leaders should fully understand and clearly communicate the financial pressures residents are already carrying. That is why an incident …
Welcome to 2026; More Common Sense Needed in Reading
Dear Reading Votes Reader: 🎉First, let’s welcome-in the 2026 year — hope you all had a memorable 2025 and are ready to engage in this year’s efforts to bring Common Sense to Reading. Candidates Needed: The balance is shifting at Town Meeting and in several committees and boards toward a more progressive electorate. We need Common Sense candidates to step up to …
Head Off the Turnback Track: Conservation Commission 10/22 & Town-wide Meeting 10/27
Two Key Meetings on MBTA Turnback Track: Wednesday, October 22nd & Monday, October 27th! If you’ve been involved in any of the numerous public discussions regarding the MBTA Turnback Track proposal, then you know Reading is not going quietly! Two upcoming meetings could be critical to the final outcome: Conservation Commission Public Hearing Wednesday, Oct 22 and the urgent Town-wide …
Respecting the Will of the Board & the Value of Community Heritage
As a community, we must strive to honor the diverse cultural histories that have shaped and enriched our town. Recognizing Italian Heritage Month is one such opportunity—a celebration of the contributions, traditions, and legacies of Italian Americans, many of whom have helped build the very fabric of this community. It is therefore deeply disappointing that a member of the Select …
Trash Contract Vote: Special SB Meeting TONIGHT! 10/16
Select Board Revisits Trash & Recycling Contract Vote: Special Meeting TONIGHT Oct 16th at 7:00 PM! At it’s October 7th meeting, the Select Board was unable to thoroughly vet and vote on proposed trash/recycling contract options, given late-stage changes to the Republic proposal. The vote was delayed to allow updated vendor service options/costs to better inform the decision. Top contenders …