Town Clerk Laura Gemme has provided her fifth update for all of the open seats in the April 8, 2025 local election. We will provide updates every week until the ballot is finalized as nomination papers are not official until returned and certified by the Town Clerk and Board of Registrars. The last day to pull papers is February 18, 2025 by 5PM and all must be returned by February 18, 2025 by 5PM.
Starting off with the Select Board, Melissa Murphy pulled her re-election paperwork last week. Mark Dockser also last week, notified the board and public that he intends not to seek re-election. Karen Rose-Gillis of Linden Street, pulled her papers yesterday and Anthony D’Arezzo had his certified on December 30th. From the School Committee, incumbent Tom Wise pulled his papers on January 21st. Charles Robinson has not pulled papers or indicated otherwise. Lara Durgavich‘s are still outstanding as well as Dana Guarino’s. From the RMLD Board of Commissioners, David Talbot re-election papers are outstanding along with Adam Swanson.
Wrapping things up with the The Board of Library Trustees with Kelli Bacon‘s papers outstanding as well as incumbent Patrick Egan. As for the Moderator position, Alan Folds returned and had his papers certified earlier this month.
For a complete list of unofficial candidates, including Town Meeting, please check out our Election 2025 candidates section via this link: https://www.readingrecap.com/election-2025/
