Friday, January 25, 2013
Four people in North Reading and 11 in Reading have pulled papers so far.
Wondering who will be running in this year’s election? So far, 11 Reading residents and four 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. Marsie West, Mark Jackson and Daniel Ensminger pulled papers for the Board of Selectmen, but there are only two spots open. Incumbents Richard Curtis and Cherrie Dubois have pulled papers for the Board of Library Trustees. Alan Foulds plans to run again for moderator and Charles Robinson for the School Committee. Phillip Pacino and John Stempeck are the only incumbents from the RMLD Board of Commissioners that have pulled papers so far, but David Mancuso and David Talbot have also taken out papers. These …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Incumbent Steve O'Leary and Water Commission Chairman Joe Foti won the election Tuesday.
Incumbent Steve O'Leary and Joe Foti won the election for Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. The seats for selectmen were the only ones contested. Water Commission Chairman Joe Foti had 1,222 votes, Steve O'Leary gained 1,165 votes and former School Committee member Maureen Harty-Vacca collected 784 votes. Here are the results for each precinct: Maureen Harty-Vacca said she may consider running again in the future. Here are two profiles that will help you get to know your new selectmen better: North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Steve O'Leary North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Joe Foti
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
There is one contested race on the ballot.
Here is what you need to know about today’s Annual Town Election. Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling location: Saint Theresa Parish, 63 Winter St. Contested race: There is one contested race this year. There are three people running for two seats on the Board of Selectmen. Incumbent Steve O'Leary, Joe Foti and Maureen Harty-Vacca are all running for the board. Profiles of the candidates: Here is a profile for each candidate: North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Steve O'Leary North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Joe Foti North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Maureen Harty-Vacca More information: Here are some other articles that will help you get to know the candidates better: North Reading Selectmen Candidates Debate …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Vote at Saint Theresa Parish between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow.
North Reading will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 8 in the Annual Town Election at Saint Theresa Parish between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. There is only one race this year and that is for Board of Selectmen. Three candidates are running for two seats: incumbent Steve O'Leary, candidate Joe Foti and candidate Maureen Harty-Vacca. Here are some articles that will help you get to know the candidates better: North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Steve O'Leary North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Joe Foti North Reading Selectman Candidate Profile: Maureen Harty-Vacca North Reading Selectmen Candidates Debate in Patch/Norcam Forum North Reading Selectman Candidates Answer Questions at LWV Event Watch this episode of Patch's Town Talk to see…
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Maureen served on the Finance Committee for five years and the School Committee for 15 years.
This is the last in a series of articles profiling the candidates running for North Reading Board of Selectmen. Maureen Harty-Vacca is a registered lobbyist and works with state legislators daily. "I do research and educate legislators and committees who can't possibly do all the in-depth research on every piece of legislation filed. I have many contacts at the State House and enjoy the opportunity to help develop public policy and set budgetary priorities," Harty-Vacca said. She was on the North Reading School Committee for 15 years and on the Finance Committee for five, three of which she served as chairman. While on the School Committee, she was on several subcommittees, including contract negotiations, finance planning committee and …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Joe Foti will run for the Board of Selectmen in May.
This is the second in a series of articles profiling the candidates running for North Reading Board of Selectmen. Joe Foti works as the Director of Public Works (DPW) for the city of Chelsea. He also has experience as a water superintendent and DPW director of operations. He is a member of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Board of Directors, chairman of the North Reading Water Commission and on the Board of Directors of North Reading softball and basketball. He has also served as a member of the town's Fiscal Advisory Committee. "With 22 years municipal government experience, I believe I can offer a different perspective into the fundamentals of how municipalities function," Foti said. According to Foti, if elected to the…
Monday, April 23, 2012
Joe Foti's campaign signs were stolen over the weekend, and Campaign Manager Vincent Ragucci asks that they be returned.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Dear Editor, I have been involved in politics for 26 years and held an elected position as City Councilor for 10 years as well. I have a strong appreciation for how much effort, time, and money are invested in a campaign. Unless you don’t drive in North Reading you have seen the over 150 “Elect Joe Foti Selectman” campaign signs throughout the town. With only two weeks before the May 8th election, person(s) unknown thought it would be funny to steal over 80 of Joe’s campaign signs from all over town. This is NOT a joke. This is NOT a game. Campaign signs are a key part of the election process and are very expensive. Each sign represents a campaign donation granted with someone’s hard earned money or the candidate’s personal finances. It…
Steve O'Leary is up for re-election this May.
This is the first in a series of articles profiling the candidates running for North Reading Board of Selectmen. Selectman Steve O’Leary is up for re-election to the board this May. He was first elected to the board in 1988 and has only taken a few years off since then. O’Leary grew up in North Reading and has raised his family in town. In addition to his 20-plus years on the Board of Selectmen, he spent 12 years on the Hillview Commission and plans to continue to “give back” to the town. There are a lot of issues he would like to tackle in the coming years and still feels strongly about every one of them, he said. “I still haven’t lost my passion for it all,” he said. The wastewater project, long-term water needs, ensuring public safety…
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
There will be a race for the Board of Selectmen.
Papers were due back Tuesday, and nine residents have returned them to prepare for the election in May. There will be a race for Board of Selectmen this year. Current member of the Water Commission Joseph C. Foti, former School Committee member Maureen Harty-Vacca and incumbent Steve O'Leary returned papers for the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Jeff Yull announced that he would not be running again this year. Former Selectman Joe Veno took out papers, but did not return them. O'Leary, Foti and Harty-Vacca will run for two seats in the May election. Five other residents returned papers for re-election: John Murphy for town moderator, Gerald Venezia and Karen M. Errichetti for the School Committee, Daniel J. Mills and Patricia Romeo for the …
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
There might be a race for Board of Selectmen.
Wondering who will be running in this year’s election? So far, eight residents have taken out papers from Town Hall to prepare for the elections this May. Current member of the Water Commission Joseph C. Foti, former Selectman Joe Veno, and former School Committee member Maureen Harty-Vacca and incumbent Steve O'Leary took out papers for the Board of Selectmen. O'Leary and Selectman Jeff Yull are up for re-election this year. Five residents took out papers for re-election: John Murphy for town moderator, Gerald Venezia and Karen M. Errichetti for the School Committee, Daniel J. Mills and Patricia Romeo for the Community Planning Commission and Michele A. Mawn for the Housing Authority. Those candidates are required to receive signatures …
Mel Webster
12:21 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
I understand bullet voting. I just think it is too bad when there are three qualified candidates and you are allowed to vote for two that so many people decide to choose only one. However, since only 17.83 percent of the town's registered voters could even see fit to get out and vote, I guess those that did take the time are allowed to vote in whatever way they want. At least all of you made the … more ›