My name is Christopher Haley, and I am running for re-election to the sole open Select Board seat for the Town of Reading on March 5th. To learn more, please visit my website below. I look forward to hearing your concerns.

   

My husband and I have lived in Reading since 1982. We’re grateful our children grew up in this caring, safe community, a great place to live. I know that local government directly impacts our lives, and the small-town character of Reading. Voters DO make a big difference! If re-elected, I will be grateful and accessible. I’ll work to ensure that Reading remains a unique, beautiful town for all who live and do business here.

My wife Jennifer and I have been Reading residents for over 40 years. Our daughter Victoria attended the Killam School and Austin Prep. I am a retired aerospace quality engineer and I have also worked for several years in real estate development. I feel that my expertise will be an asset to our discussions regarding the Senior Center and Killam School projects. I am asking for your vote on March 5.

My husband and I have lived in Reading for 25 years and raised our four kids here. The majority of my career has been in public higher education but since 2000 I’ve been working for RPS as a substitute teacher in our elementary/middle schools. I believe in a common sense approach to governing that involves a constructive exchange of ideas and focuses on local issues. My interests include the Killam school project, the senior center, and MBTA communities.

I have been a resident and homeowner in Reading since 2007. My two children are presently enrolled or graduated from the Reading school system. I’m asking for your vote on March 5 as a new Town Meeting Member for precinct 1. My interest is in serving the residents of Reading by employing sound judgement and sensible leadership. My interests include downtown development, Senior Center, and the Killam school project to name a few. I look forward to your vote.

My wife and I have lived in Reading for 19 years and raised four children here. I am a construction project manager on the owners side and I have followed the issues in the schools and the town. I am concerned with the issues regarding MBTA communities and increasing costs in town services and would like to provide my perspective on these and other issues.

I run the “Around Reading” page, which creates video profiles of interesting people, businesses and organizations in town. My wife & I have lived in Reading for nearly a decade; we have two boys (at Killam & Coolidge).

We must protect and value every taxpaying citizens of this town and their hard earned money. I have 38 years of success winning over a hundred million dollars in government IT contracts via competitive bids in the US and Abroad. My experience with government budgets related to large projects and multi-million-dollar procurement’s will bring value to the discussion(s) here. Taxpayers in Reading should not be rolled or ruled by a self-anointed few.

I moved to Reading in 2005 because I liked the small-town feel. I work as an AI architect in a large software company. In 2017, a 40B development project – Eaton-Lakeview Apartments – came to my street. I worked hard to improve the proposal and make it palatable to the neighborhood. This year, MBTA Communities became a major topic. I plan to work towards a consensus solution that leverages underdeveloped areas, provides adequate affordable housing, and preserves the town character.

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 March 5.

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.

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 the current Chair of the Coolidge 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, March 5th.

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.

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.