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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

18 Have Taken Out Papers for Reading and North Reading Spring Elections

Five people in North Reading and 13 in Reading have pulled papers so far.

Wondering who will be running in this year’s election? So far, 13 Reading residents and five North Reading residents have pulled papers. Papers in Reading are due back by Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and in North Reading on March 19 at 5 p.m. Since our last update, Elizabeth Shurland has pulled papers to run for a spot on the Board of Library Trustees and Harold Croft has pulled papers to run for a spot on the School Committee. The following residents have pulled papers and need 50 signatures to appear on the ballot for the April 2 election: MODERATOR   RMLD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SCHOOL COMMITTEE *=Incumbent Mel Webster has pulled papers to run for a spot on the School Committee since our last update. The candidates listed below are required to …

Lisa

11:22 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

conflict of interest when someone on the commission does "outside"work around town and is on the the commission. Not right!   more ›

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Who Would You Like to See Run for Town Office This Spring?

The Reading election is on April 2 and the North Reading election is on May 7.

Both the Reading and North Reading election are just a few months away. The Reading election is on April 2 and the North Reading election is on May 7. Who would you like to see run for office? Would you like to run? You can pull papers at the Town Clerk's office in either town. Papers in Reading are due back by Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and in North Reading on March 19 at 5 p.m. You need at least 50 signatures to appear on the ballot.  The last day to register to vote in Reading is March 13 and North Reading is April 17.   Here are the seats that will be open in Reading: Moderator 1 Alan Foulds RMLD Board of Commissioners 3 School Committee 2 Here are the seats that will be open in North Reading: Who would you like to see run for town office? …

Friday, April 27, 2012

North Reading Selectmen Candidates Debate in Patch/Norcam Forum

Steve O'Leary, Joe Foti and Maureen Harty-Vacca answered questions Thursday night at Town Hall.

With the local election in high gear, Board of Selectmen candidates gathered at North Reading Town Hall Thursday night to debate local issues and make their cases to voters. The candidates all agreed that they love North Reading and want to bring more businesses, as well as sewerage, to the town. Longtime incumbent Steve O’Leary, a professional bank examiner, was first elected to the board in 1988 and has only taken a few years off since then. During the debate, he steered the focus to his experience on the board, portraying himself as a consensus builder with a proven track record. Challenger Joe Foti is the director of public works for the city of Chelsea and serves as chairman of the North Reading Water Commission. He emphasized his …

janet nicosia

6:17 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

I have watched Maureen Vacca and Steve O'Leary at Town Meetings for 15 years or more, through many difficult votes. Never saw either lose their cool, or resort to bullying or anger. I have, however, been dismayed at the increase in poor tone from other board members, and frankly the voter's as well recently.   more ›

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