MassVoter.com← Reading Select BoardReading Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Joint meeting
July 14, 2026
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Melissa Murphy, Karen Rose-Gillis, Karen Gately Herrick, Sal Bramante, Chris Haley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Jason Clarke to the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees
Melissa Murphy moved to appoint Jason Clarke to the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees. The motion failed by a vote of 2 - 3, with Karen Rose-Gillis, Chris Haley, and Melissa Murphy opposed. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Karen Rose-Gillis - No, Chris Haley - No, Sal Bramante - Yes, Melissa Murphy - No
Yes: Bramante, HerrickNo: Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisJoint meeting with the Board of Library Trustees; the Select Board voted separately. The minutes name the three members opposed; the other two Select Board members voted yes (roll call in the minutes).
From the minutes
“Melissa Murphy moved to appoint Jason Clarke to the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees. The motion failed by a vote of 2 - 3, with Karen Rose-Gillis, Chris Haley, and Melissa Murphy opposed. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Karen Rose-Gillis - No, Chris Haley - No, Sal Bramante - Yes, Melissa Murphy - No.” (Motion: Murphy)
Appoint Brenna Sullivan to the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees
Melissa Murphy moved to appoint Brenna Sullivan to the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Karen Rose-Gillis - Yes, Sal Bramante - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes
From the minutes
“Melissa Murphy moved to appoint Brenna Sullivan to the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Gately Herrick - Yes, Karen Rose-Gillis - Yes, Sal Bramante - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes, Melissa Murphy - Yes.” (Motion: Murphy)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Close the Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election
Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to close the Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
Adjourn
Karen Gately Herrick moved to adjourn at 9:40 pm. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Karen Gately Herrick moved to adjourn at 9:40 pm. The motion was seconded by Sal Bramante and approved by a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Bramante)
From the Reading Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Public Records Archive (Minutes > Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Reading Patch candidate profiles, courtesy of the candidates (Melissa Murphy, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley), and The Reading Post candidacy announcements (Karen Rose-Gillis, Sal Bramante). The town’s website has no member photos.
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