Chris Haley Reading Select Board

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We also extend our deep gratitude to our veterans, past and present, including William Valliere, Reading’s Veterans Services Officer.

05/24/2026

A big heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you on your well-deserved honors!

This past Monday night, the annual Reading Police and Fire Badge Pinning Ceremony took place at Reading Memorial High School. It kicked off with the Reading Police Honor Guard Presentation of Color…

04/30/2026

Before tonight’s important vote on Article 14, following the Town budget discussion, I decided to attend the spring season opener for the Reading Unified Basketball Team.

What I witnessed was truly inspiring. Every kid on the court played with great energy and skill, and the rotations every four minutes allowed all participants to be actively involved. The pace, teamwork, and flow of the game felt just like a real basketball game.

Best of all, the score was tied 70-70 with just six seconds remaining when Reading pushed the ball down the court and hit a buzzer-beater to win 72-70. It was an absolutely incredible finish!

I’m so glad I got to see firsthand what Article 14’s funding will help support. I hope the article passes unanimously tonight and sends a clear message that “All Means All” in Reading.

04/16/2026

The weather cooperated beautifully for this morning's groundbreaking ceremony for the Reading Center for Active Living and Pickleball Courts on Symonds Way. Thank you to everyone who helped make these exciting milestones possible for our community.

04/06/2026

Here are my thoughts on tomorrow’s April 7th election. I strongly encourage you to take an hour and watch the RCTV Select Board meeting I linked. Ask yourself whether what you’ve been hearing lines up with reality. That meeting shows how local government is supposed to operate and hopefully how it will move forward.

Dear Editor, As Chair of the Reading Select Board, I am personally endorsing three candidates for the two open seats: incumbent Carlo Bacci, candidate Sal Bramante, and candidate Tony D’Arezzo. I h…