“Events Scheduled for March 26 and March 27“
Reading Recap is pleased to announce its 2026 Local Election Candidate Conversation Forums, designed to help voters learn more about the candidates in this year’s contested local races ahead of the municipal election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Contested seats this year include the Select Board and the School Committee.
All forums will be held at:
2 Haven Street, Suite 301
Reading, MA
Please note: There will be no public seating for these events.
Residents may watch the forums live on:
- YouTube:Â https://youtube.com/ReadingRecap
- Facebook:Â https://facebook.com/ReadingRecap
Additionally, RCTV will be broadcasting the forums on local television.
The events will follow the same well‑received format used last year. Charles Robinson will return as moderator, and Marianne Downing will serve as the questioner for both sessions.
Candidate Participation
All candidates in both contested races were invited to participate.
For the Select Board, Carlo Bacci, Sal Bramante, and Tony D’Arezzo have accepted the invitation. Karen Herrick was invited but declined to participate.
For the School Committee, all candidates — Geoff Coram, Erin Gaffen, and Lori Hayes — have confirmed participation.
2026 Candidate Forum Schedule
- Select Board Candidates
Thursday, March 26
7:00–8:00 PM - School Committee Candidates
Friday, March 27
8:00–9:00 PM
Each one-hour session will include timed questions, structured discussion, and the opportunity for candidates to share their priorities and perspectives on key issues facing the Reading community.
“Providing voters with clear, accessible, and neutral information remains core to our mission,” said Christopher Haley of the Reading Recap team. “We are pleased to once again offer structured, informative forums ahead of early voting, which begins on March 28.”
Video recordings will remain available on Reading Recap’s YouTube and Facebook pages for residents who cannot watch live.
For questions or additional information, please contact: info@readingrecap.com
