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Reading Former Select Board member

Carlo Bacci

At-large · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

29 of 30meetings attended (97%) · whole board 97%
126votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
1 of 15split votes where Bacci was in the minority (7%) · whole board 30%
0abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Bacci voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bacci as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 29 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (30)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Mar 24Appoint Jayne Wellman to the position of Town Manager…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved to appoint Jayne Wellman to the position…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bacci: Yes

March 24, 2026: Appoint Jayne Wellman to the position of Town Manager subject to successful contract negotiations

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Karen Rose -Gillis moved to appoint Jayne Wellman to the position of Town Manager subject to successful contract negotiations. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 6- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes

Voted: Yes

The minutes give the count as 6-0, but the board has five members, so the count cannot be right.

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to appoint Jayne Wellman to the position of Town Manager subject to successful contract negotiations. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 6- 0. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis -Yes, Karen Gately Herrick -Yes, Melissa Murphy -Yes, Carlo Bacci - Yes, Chris Haley - Yes.” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 24Continue to have police presence at Select Board meetings…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Board continue to have police…Passed 4–1 · Bacci: Yes

March 24, 2026: Continue to have police presence at Select Board meetings until after reorganization, where a decision will be made be made by the new Chair

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Board continue to have police presence at Select Board meetings until after reorganization, where a decision will be made be made by the new Chair. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisNo: Herrick

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Board continue to have police presence at Select Board meetings until after reorganization, where a decision will be made be made by the new Chair. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 10Change the percentages to a minimum of 500/6 and…Motion: Carlo Bacci moved to change the percentages to a minimum of…Passed 3–2 · Bacci: Yes

March 10, 2026: Change the percentages to a minimum of 500/6 and up to 100%

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Carlo Bacci moved to change the percentages to a minimum of 500/6 and up to 100%. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 3. 2, with Karen Rose - Gillis and Karen Gately Herrick opposed.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bacci, Haley, MurphyNo: Herrick, Rose-Gillis

From the minutes

“Carlo Bacci moved to change the percentages to a minimum of 500/6 and up to 100%. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 3. 2, with Karen Rose - Gillis and Karen Gately Herrick opposed..” (Motion: Bacci, second: Haley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 10Authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute Downtown Phase…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Acting Town Manager to…Passed 4–0 · Bacci: Yes

March 10, 2026: Authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute Downtown Phase II Improvements Project and Reading Center for Active Living ( ReCAL) Construction Projects

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute Downtown Phase II Improvements Project and Reading Center for Active Living ( ReCAL) Construction Projects. The motion was seconded by Carlo Baccl and approved by a vote of 4- 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bacci, Herrick, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes say: “Chris Haley recused himself from discussion and voting on this agenda item.” Chris Haley is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to authorize the Acting Town Manager to execute Downtown Phase II Improvements Project and Reading Center for Active Living ( ReCAL) Construction Projects. The motion was seconded by Carlo Baccl and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Bacci)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 10Approve the amendment to the Acting Town Manager' s…Motion: Carlo Bacci moved to approve the amendment to the Acting Town…Passed 4–1 · Bacci: Yes

March 10, 2026: Approve the amendment to the Acting Town Manager' s Contract as shown on the screen

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Carlo Bacci moved to approve the amendment to the Acting Town Manager' s Contract as shown on the screen. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes. Karen Gately Herrick - No, Melissa Murphy - Yes, Carlo Bacot - Yes, Chris Haley -Yes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisNo: Herrick“approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes. Karen Gately Herrick - No, Melissa Murphy - Yes, Carlo Bacot - Yes, Chris Haley -Yes” (Bacot is Carlo Bacci).

From the minutes

“Carlo Bacci moved to approve the amendment to the Acting Town Manager' s Contract as shown on the screen. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed. Roll Call Vote: Karen Rose -Gillis - Yes. Karen Gately Herrick - No, Melissa Murphy - Yes, Carlo Bacot - Yes, Chris Haley -Yes.” (Motion: Bacci, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 10Schedule an interview with Jayne Wellman for the position…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved to schedule an interview with Jayne Wellman…Passed 4–1 · Bacci: Yes

March 10, 2026: Schedule an interview with Jayne Wellman for the position of Town Manager at a time convenient for at least a majority of the Select Board and Ms. Wellman

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Karen Rose -Gillis moved to schedule an interview with Jayne Wellman for the position of Town Manager at a time convenient for at least a majority of the Select Board and Ms. Wellman. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisNo: Herrick

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to schedule an interview with Jayne Wellman for the position of Town Manager at a time convenient for at least a majority of the Select Board and Ms. Wellman. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jan 27Approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant…Passed 3–0 · Bacci: Not recorded

January 27, 2026: Approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Trentino Enterprises, LLC dlb/ a DIBlasl' s Food & Drink, located at 42 High Street

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Trentino Enterprises, LLC dlb/ a DIBlasl' s Food & Drink, located at 42 High Street. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3-0.

Yes: Herrick, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes say “Chris Haley stated that he is a direct abutter to the proposed location and for that reason, recused himself from voting on this matter.” The count (3-0) matches the other three members present.

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Annual All -Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Trentino Enterprises, LLC dlb/ a DIBlasl' s Food & Drink, located at 42 High Street. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3-0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 6Approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, as…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of December…Passed 4–1 · Bacci: Yes

January 6, 2026: Approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–1

Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisNo: Herrick

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by Chris Haley and approved by a vote of 4- 1, with Karen Gately Herrick opposed..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Haley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Dec 2Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Change of Manager and…Passed 4–0 · Bacci: Yes

December 2, 2025: Approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the Annual All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for Reading Veterans Association, d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, Located at…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the Annual All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for Reading Veterans Association, d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, Located at 37 Ash Street. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bacci, Haley, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes say: “Karen Gately Herrick stepped out of the meeting briefly.” Karen Gately Herrick is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved to approve the Change of Manager and Change of Officers for the Annual All -Alcohol Club Liquor License for Reading Veterans Association, d/ b/ a American Legion Post 62, Located at 37 Ash Street. The motion was seconded by Melissa Murphy and approved by a vote of 4- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 4Not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year…Motion: Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board not grant an…Passed 3–0 · Bacci: Not recorded

November 4, 2025: Not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2026

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2026. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3- 0.

Yes: Herrick, Murphy, Rose-GillisThe minutes say: “Melissa Murphy noted that Mr. Haley and Mr. Bacci left the room and will not be participating in the votes for this agenda item.” Chris Haley and Carlo Bacci are not shown voting; the count (3-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Karen Rose -Gillis moved that the Select Board not grant an open space discount for Fiscal Year 2026. The motion was seconded by Karen Gately Herrick and approved by a vote of 3- 0..” (Motion: Rose-Gillis, second: Herrick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (100)

    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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