Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Reading
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 5
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townwide | Melissa Lee Murphy | Elected | April 8th, 2025 — April 4th, 2028 | Not Verified | Chair |
| Townwide | Karen Rose-Gillis | Elected | April 8th, 2025 — April 4th, 2028 | Not Verified | Vice Chair |
| Townwide | Karen Gately Herrick | Elected | April 7th, 2026 — April 3rd, 2029 | Not Verified | Secretary |
| Townwide | Salvatore Bramante | Elected | April 7th, 2026 — April 3rd, 2029 | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Christopher Haley | Elected | March 5th, 2024 — April 6th, 2027 | Not Verified | — |
Official Resources
- Town of Reading Home Rule Charter, updated through voter approval on April 7, 2026
- Town of Reading Select Board
- Town of Reading official board and committee members, April 10, 2026
- Town of Reading official Local Election result, March 5, 2024
- Town of Reading official Local Election result, April 8, 2025
- Town of Reading official Local Election result, April 7, 2026
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 29, 2026
- Town of Reading Home Rule Charter, updated through voter approval on April 7, 2026 — Official Municipal Charter (Checked August 29, 2026)
- Town of Reading Select Board — Current Official Body Page (Checked August 29, 2026)
- Town of Reading official board and committee members, April 10, 2026 — Official Municipal Roster Snapshot (Checked August 29, 2026)
- Town of Reading official Local Election result, March 5, 2024 — Official Election Result (Checked August 29, 2026)
- Town of Reading official Local Election result, April 8, 2025 — Official Election Result (Checked August 29, 2026)
- Town of Reading official Local Election result, April 7, 2026 — Official Election Result (Checked August 29, 2026)
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