Politics & Government
Reading 2022 Town Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote, More
Here's what you need to know ahead of the annual Town Election on April 5.

READING, MA — Reading voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 5 for the 2022 Town Election.
There are contested races for select board, board of library trustees and RMLD board. Select Board member Mark Dockser, Library Board member Cherrie Dubois, and Municipal Light Board members Philip Pacino and David Allan Talbot are running for re-election.
Here's what you need to know:
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Who's Running?
Moderator (choose 1) – One-year term
- Alan Foulds (incumbent)
Select Board (choose 2) – Three-year term
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- Mark Dockser (incumbent)
- Jackie McCarthy
- Nancy Tawadros
Board of Library Trustees (choose 2) – Three-year term
- Cherrie Dubois (incumbent)
- Patrick Egan
- Michael Wick
- Alicia Williams
Municipal Light Board (choose 2) – Three-year term
- Philip Pacino (incumbent)
- David Allan Talbot (incumbent)
- Salvatore Bramante
- Pamela Daskalakis
School Committee
- Charles Robinson (incumbent)
- Thomas Wise (incumbent)
Important Dates
- Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed is 5 p.m. on March 30.
- Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person is 12 p.m. on April 4.
Key Links
- Voter Registration Mail In Form
- Election Staff Application
- Absentee Ballot Application
- Check My Voter Registration Status
Where to vote
Polls in Massachusetts are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting is done in Reading at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd. You can also use the Secretary of State's website to find your polling place.
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