This story has been updated from the print edition to correct the last name of NRDTC member Bill Griffin.
NORTH READING — Voters in town will have two opportunities to meet the candidates in the annual Town Election at separate events hosted by the North Reading Democratic Town Committee on Thursday, April 17 and the North Reading
Republican Town Committee on Tuesday, April 29, respectively.
NRDTC forum April 17
The North Reading Democratic Town Committee will host a “meet the candidates” event at the North Reading Town Hall gym on Thursday, April 17 from 7-9 p.m. All candidates have been invited. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to make a statement and then will have equal time to take questions from voters.
“Voters from across the political spectrum are welcome at both events. Both events will give voters the opportunity to get to know the candidates better,” stated Bill Griffin of the NRDTC.
NRRTC forum April 29
The North Reading Republican Town Committee has sponsored “Candidates Night” since 2018. The purpose of the event is to give voters the opportunity to get to know candidates wishing to represent them.
The NRRTC Candidates Night is scheduled on Tuesday, April 29 at Kitty’s Restaurant, 123 Main St., in the rear function room. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
“The local level of representation is just as important as the national arena, many times even more so, since the decisions have a direct impact on property values, children’s education, town stability and growth,” stated NRRTC Chairman Jeff Yull. “There are five new candidates who will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and share their vision for North Reading. There are seven incumbents who can talk about the exciting activity generated during their term.”
As of Monday night, Yull stated during public comment at the Select Board meeting that nine candidates had confirmed their ability to attend. A full schedule will be announced closer to the event once it is finalized.
All candidates have been invited to both events. They are:
Select Board: Incumbent Rich Wallner and new candidates Jeff Griffin, Catherine Morrin and Michael Scarlata.
Community Planning Commission (CPC) two-year term: appointed incumbent CPC member Ed Sheehan and challenger Jonathan Coste
CPC three-year terms: Incumbents Dave Rudloff and Warren Pearce
School Committee: Incumbents Noelle Rudloff and Jeff Friedman
Town Moderator: Incumbent John Murphy
Housing Authority: New candidate Charles Carucci.
Election Day May 6
Election Day is Tuesday, May 6 when polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the church hall at St. Theresa Parish, 63 Winter St.
Early Voting options will be held in town from Saturday, April 26 through Friday, May 2 in the Town Hall gym, 235 North St. Mail-in ballots may also be requested from the Town Clerk’s office.
For more information on the NRDTC event, email NorthReadingDemocrats@gmail.com or visit the North Reading Town Democrats Facebook page.
For more information on the NRRTC event, email Jeff Yull at jyull.nrrtc@verizon.net.