RMLD’s Elementary Art Contest has provided important energy and electrical safety education to local students for more than 25 years.Â
Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) honored 30 local fourth-grade students in an awards ceremony on March 25, 2026. Students from nine elementary schools in Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield were celebrated for their winning entries into RMLD’s 2026 Elementary Art Contest. Students were welcomed by RMLD General Manager Jason Small, and awards were presented by Board of Commissioners Chair Pam Daskalakis and Citizens’ Advisory Board Member Bob Kasle.Â
For the contest, fourth-grade students were asked to create posters demonstrating their knowledge of topics presented in an educational video produced by RMLD. The video focuses on electrical safety, how electricity gets to the home, and the relationship between electricity and the environment. Three winners were selected from each participating school based on the artwork and message. Winners were recognized at the award ceremony, and each received a gift card prize.
In recognition of the efforts of local schools, teachers, and administrators in implementing the contest, each participating school was awarded a gift certificate for art supplies. RMLD thanks the teachers and faculty for their continued partnership in this important educational initiative.
The winning artwork can be viewed at: www.rmld.com/artwinners
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About Reading Municipal Light Department 
Established in 1894, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is a municipal electric utility serving over 70,000 residents in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield Center, Massachusetts. RMLD is the largest of the 40 municipal light departments in Massachusetts based on electricity load, is not-for-profit and is locally owned and controlled. RMLD is committed to serving our customers with reliable, low-cost, and increasingly non-carbon energy. For more information visit: rmld.com  
