Reading 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide

Reading MA

05 April, 2021

12:54 PM

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READING, MA — Reading voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 6 for the 2021 Town Election. There are contested races for Select Board, School Committee, Municipal Light Board, Board of Library Trustees and Town Meeting. Voting is a bit different this year thanks to rules approved to expand early and mail-in voting in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know: Who's Running? Select Board (choose 1) – Three-year term Vanessa Alvarado (incumbent)Christopher Haley School Committee (choose 2) – Three-year term Shawn Brandt (incumbent)Geoffrey CoramSarah McLaughlin Municipal Light Board (choose 2) – Three-year term John Stempeck (incumbent)Marlena BitaJames Satterthwaite Board of Library Trustees (choose 2) – Three-year term Andrew Grimes (incumbent)Monique GnanaratnamHarry Lomas III Click here to see the Town Meeting candidates. 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. Vote-By-Mail Absentee voting was expanded for the April 6 Town Election, as state law clarifies that any person taking precautions related to COVID-19 qualifies by reason of physical disability. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail or absentee ballot to be mailed was 5 p.m. March 31. Ballots may be returned via U.S. Mail or in the drop box at Town Hall.