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Looming Operating Override
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Listening First.
Leading Together.

My name is Sal Bramante, and I've called Reading home for nearly 38 years. As a dedicated family man, proven business leader, and active community servant, I'm running to bring strong, practical leadership to our town as we continue to grow and thrive.

I come from an Italian immigrant family with deep ties to the sea—my roots trace back to hardworking fishermen who built a legacy in the seafood industry. I grew up in Medford until age 15, when my parents, Salvatore and Helen Bramante, moved our family—including my sisters Helene and Suzette—to Reading in 1988. I proudly graduated from Reading Memorial High School (RMHS) in 1991...
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My Core Principals

1. Fiscal Responsibility First

1. Fiscal Responsibility First

No blank checks for projects; every dollar must be justified.
2. Transparency & Collaboration

2. Transparency & Collaboration

Open meetings, clear communication, less polarization.
3. Resident-Centered Solutions

3. Resident-Centered Solutions

Decisions that help families, seniors, small businesses, and taxpayers.
4. Measured & Responsible Balance

4. Measured & Responsible Balance

Smart growth that protects Reading’s character.

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Here are the specific positions, promises, and goals that comprise my campaign. Click on each Title to learn more.
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Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) offers a dedicated funding stream for open space, historic preservation, outdoor recreation, and affordable housing…

Looming Operating Override

As of January 2026, Reading’s strong financial position is at a turning point. The town has relied heavily on certified free cash (our “rainy day” reserves) to…

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Biography of Sal Bramante

Learn more about Sal and his journey to Reading
1988

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1988

1988

I grew up in Medford until age 15, when my parents, Salvatore and Helen Bramante, moved our family—including my sisters Helene and Suzette—to Reading in 1988.

1991

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1991

1991

I proudly graduated from Reading Memorial High School (RMHS) in 1991.
2001

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2001

2001

In 2001, my wife Heather MacLeod Bramante and I built our home on Haverhill Street, where we've raised our four children: Emma, Salvy, AJ, and Juliette. All of them attended the Reading Public Schools system, and two are currently thriving at RMHS. Family is at the heart of everything I do.
2010-2019

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2010-2019

2010-2019

My professional journey reflects the same grit and fiscal responsibility I’ll bring to the Select Board. I worked alongside my father and family on commercial fishing boats until age 21, then launched my own wholesale seafood company and a separate restaurant, successfully running both until I was 40.
I later served as COO of Red’s Best (2010–2019), growing the business from $1.5 million to $45 million in revenue through smart management and cost control. I went on to become Vice President of Operations at Stavis Seafoods (handling $250 million in revenue) and Director of Operations at Boston Sword & Tuna ($350 million in revenue). In every role, I’ve controlled budgets, cut costs efficiently, met ambitious targets, and built strong teams.
2022-present

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2022-present

2022

Serving my second 3-year term as a Town Meeting member in Precinct 1.
2024-present

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2024-present

2024

Currently in my first 3-year term on the Reading Board of Health, where I apply my industry expertise to protect public health and safety.
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  • 1991
  • 2001
  • 2010-2019
  • 2022-present
  • 2024-present
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