I am a long time Reading resident and Town Meeting member. My concerns are focused on refraining from over development in the downtown area and controlling spending to minimize tax increases. We must prioritize the needs of the community and invest wisely. I support the Killam School project and finding a solution for a new senior center. I’m asking for your vote and look forward to continuing my service to the community.

A 41-year resident and homeowner in Reading with extensive experience in public administration, teaching and counseling; volunteer in many civic organizations including the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund. A first term Town Meeting member seeking to help preserve and promote traditional Reading values as we navigate through contemporary challenges, and ensure sensible allocation of resources to foster the security and well-being of all Reading citizens, especially our seniors and children. I would appreciate your vote on April 4th. Thank you.

I am a lifelong resident, homeowner, Reading retirement board member and town employee. I would like to continue to proudly represent all Reading residents as a Town Meeting member. My focus is on ALL aspects of the town and not as a special interest candidate. My past, present and current knowledge and understanding enables me to have a positive impact on the direction of the town for all residents. I would appreciate your vote on April 4^th.  Thank you.

Reading resident and homeowner since 2015. I have two children in Reading schools. Volunteer History – Town Meeting, Girl Scouts and Killam PTO. B.A. in Political Science. Focus is continuing to serve residents by listening to issues, finding solutions and making informed decisions at Town Meeting. Interests include Killam building project, downtown development and downtown parking issues. I look forward to your vote in April. Thank you.

Four-year Reading resident with my wife and young daughters. Licensed educator, taught and coached children of all ages. Fifteen plus year business career, MBA and am a financial advisor. Four years of international experience between Taiwan and Australia. Running to have a positive impact on the community, help continue the library’s tradition of educating our children, while focusing on being fiscally responsible and as efficient as possible with our Reading tax dollars. Looking forward to your vote in April!

A Reading homeowner since 2019, I am a mom to two young children and have a deeply vested interest in cultivating a community that best serves its residents. I actively volunteer at my daughters’ schools, coach youth soccer and am a board member for Reading’s Connect the Tots nonprofit group. As a Town Meeting member, I will be focused on making informed and fiscally responsible decisions that are responsive to the needs of the town.

I am a 17-year Reading resident, where my wife and I are raising two daughters. You may have run into me when I coached local basketball and flag football teams. I work as a commercial banker with 25+ years of experience (see attached linkedin) partnering with businesses to help them achieve their objectives. If elected I would focus on fiscal responsibility, education, safety & security and improved mental health for the children. Always open to conversing and sharing ideas.

A Reading homeowner since 2020 with one child attending Reading School and another who will be attending in a couple of years. With a B.S. in finance with 15 years of experience, I’m running to serve residents, young and old, with interests in large budget items such as the Killam building project, a new senior center, and the downtown development. I’d appreciate your vote in April. Thank you.

I have been a resident of Reading since 2012. My husband and I are homeowners and are raising three elementary school aged children. My past volunteer experience for the Town of Reading includes serving as an Executive Board member for the Reading Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for two years, and also serving on superintendent and principal search committees. If elected to Town Meeting, I will make informed and fiscally responsible decisions that will benefit our wonderful community.

I have proudly volunteered on the Reading Select Board and Town Meeting these past 3 years and I look to continue my efforts this year and into the future. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via the links below. I look forward to seeing you on April 4th.

Though a newer resident, I’ve committed time to understanding goings-on in the Town as it was a factor in moving here. This diligence prepared me to run for Town Meeting, where I have been an active participant over the last year, since the entire slate was elected anew. My commitment to understanding issues facing the Town, from budget and development to needs of our entire population, young and old, prepare me for re-election to represent Precinct 5.

I have been a resident and home owner in Reading since 1976. I have raised three children thru the Reading school system and I’m asking for your vote on April 4 as a new voice as Town Meeting Member for precinct 5.
My main interest are downtown development, Senior Center and Killam school project to name a few. I look forward to your vote. Thank You

I am lifelong Reading resident with years of volunteer experience in town, including two teaching CCD. Reading faces important issues such as housing costs and sustainability. I look forward to applying my work experience in local government and higher education to the discussion and contributing to the best solution for the whole community. I ask for your vote to help give back to the town which has been so fortunate to me and many others.

I’m an elected Town Meeting member and longtime Reading resident. For over 30 years I’ve worked with Reading government and other entities, actively advocating for homeowner and taxpayer interests, addressing issues including responsible fiscal policies, taxes, school traffic control, and road repairs. Currently, I’m focused on creating an accessible and enjoyable Reading dog park (ReadingDogPark@gmail.com) to benefit thousands of our households. I aim to continue serving, contributing, and making positive changes for Reading, and request your vote for re-election.

I am a two year incumbent town meeting member running for reelection. My wife Kerri and I are home owners on West Street and I have lived in Reading for six years and my wife has lived in Reading for sixteen years. I work in finance. I have a balanced approach when it comes to fiscal responsibility and meeting the needs of our community. I would be honored and grateful for your vote for reelection to Town Meeting.

I’m a 25-year resident of Reading, committed to improving locals’ lives while staying financially responsible. Listening to town meeting members is a top priority, and I’m passionate about health, wellness and nutrition. I aspire to establish an organic garden as an educational resource and enjoyable family activity. Your support and vote can help build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant Reading.

I have been a Reading resident for many years, and my children have graduated from Reading Schools. My wife and I have been active in many town organizations including Reading Youth Softball, Boy Scouts and the Mission of Deeds. I am hoping to contribute to the Town Meeting in a way the enables us to support our citizens with the same opportunities that our family has enjoyed.

My wife Karen and I have lived in Reading since 1994, first on Willow Street now on Bond Street. Many years ago, I previously served on TM. Our two children attended Reading Public Schools. My work for the state would provide me with useful knowledge on issues that will come before TM. I am aware of local business issues from my part-time retail job in Reading. I respectfully ask voters of Precinct 7 to vote for me on April 4.

My name is Marcel Dubois, a Reading resident for 22 years. When my wife and I were looking for a community to raise our son, we decided on Reading without hesitation. I have served Reading as President of RCTV, one term on the Bylaw Committee, and I am a three term Town Meeting member. I look forward to earning your support to better understand your concerns, and I respectfully ask for your vote for Town Meeting, Precinct 7.

Dan grew up in Niagara Falls NY, graduated from RPI in Troy NY with an engineering Ph. D., met and married Joan, and moved to Reading in 1977. He has served as a Charter member of CPDC, on the Select Board for five terms (1989-1998 and 2013-2019, three times as chair), and for over 20 years on Town Meeting beginning in 1985. Dan believes in fiscal responsibility, sensible well-planned growth in our downtown, and maintaining community values.

My name is Amanda Haley. I’m first a mother of 2 girls and the proud wife of Select Board member, Chris Haley. I’m very involved in the Birch Meadow PTO and a member of the PAIR Committee. We plan to raise our girls throughout their high school years here in Reading. I will make fiscally responsible decisions to support sustainable growth in our community. I’m asking for your vote on Tuesday, April 4th.

My name is Christopher Haley, a Reading resident for 15 years. I am a father of two amazing girls, and I have a loving wife. I am a local small business owner on Haven Street.  I live in Reading, I work in Reading, I eat lunch in Reading, and I sleep in Reading. I am for what is in the best interest of our small town and would love to understand your concerns and earn your support.

My name is Brian Paulsen. I am a stay-at-home-dad of 4 kids and part-time podcast producer. Our town is divided and it is my goal to bring everyone together to make Reading the best it can be. We may not agree on every issue, but i will listen to all sides with an open mind. I am a Independent free thinker who only wants the best for everyone. I would be grateful for your vote representing District 7.

Our family has lived in Reading for 10 years. All our children attended RPS. I have owned several different types of businesses including local retail, masonry, and a night club. At the same time I worked in property management and development with projects in Reading and surrounding cities and towns. I know that my business background will be an asset to me as a Member of TM, especially with plans for Killam School and the Senior Center.

My husband and I moved to Reading in 2013. We have four children that all attended RPS. We moved here from Medford where we both owned and operated our family floral business. After 27 years, I still work in that business but I’ve also worked in real estate management and development. I strongly feel that these skills will serve me well as a Town Meeting Member. I am interested in helping to formulate plans for Killam School and Senior Center.

I am running for reelection to continue to prioritize services and investments that benefit all town residents. My 20+ years of professional experience in finance and supply chain management mean I understand complex investments and opportunities. Making smart decisions on how to leverage our resources – financial, human, and natural – will help ensure Reading remains a vibrant community where all are welcome and can thrive. I would be honored to receive your vote to continue my service.

A twelve-year Reading resident, I’m running for re-election focusing on the welfare of our children, success of local businesses, and ability to appropriately direct/manage Town funds to best serve our residents. My husband and I have two amazing children enrolled in RPS. Retired since 2021, I will apply my 34 years of Project Management experience in healthcare/pharma to the analysis of Town matters, balancing need with fiscal responsibility. I humbly ask for your vote on or before April 4th.

Grew up in Reading, am a graduate of Reading Public Schools, and returned to raise my family here. I live in an intergenerational home and enjoy conversing with residents of all ages and incorporating their perspectives when deliberating town issues. Professionally, I am an English professor specializing in technical writing and have administrative experience with developing budgets. Specific town meeting topics I’m interested in include the senior center, schools, and downtown. I respectfully ask for your vote on April 4th.

I am a lifelong resident that chose to raise my family in Reading, a proud RMHS graduate and mother of two children. I am active in the community, serving on School Council and other Boards, a CPA with extensive business and financial knowledge and want to use those skills to serve Reading, as we are facing critical decisions. We need to consider multiple perspectives, and I will do my best to serve the entire community.

I’m running for Town Meeting because I believe Reading deserves as many different perspectives as possible at all levels of government. Our residents, young and old, need to know their interests are being heard and considered and diversity of thought is one way to ensure this happens. My background in research means I play devil’s advocate a lot and I feel that’s what our children, our seniors and our business owners need, especially in these economically and socially volatile times.