Editor · 2025

Editor · 2025

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🚸 MassDOT Unveils Oakland Road Safety Project for Reading Schools

Reading Residents Weigh In on $3.5M Safe Routes to School Project The…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 12/29 – 1/2

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled…

📋 Second Election Nomination Papers Update

It's election season once again in Reading! Incumbents are running for re-election,…

❄️ Live Downtown Depot Camera of the Snow

Below is a live look of the conditions downtown as the first…

🎟️ Celtics Tickets & Post 1917 Coolidge PTO Fundraiser

Imagine kicking off an unforgettable evening with a luxurious dinner at Post…

🅿️ Select Board Weighs Burbank Lease and Unified Sports Funding

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 The Reading Select…

📺 Select Board Approves New Multi-Year Grant Agreement with RCTV

Angela Merrill Steps In as Interim Director Amid Major Overhaul of RCTV’s…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 12/22 – 12/26

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled…

🏫 School Committee 12-18-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the School Committee meeting, organized by…

🌻 Council on Aging 12-17-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Council on Aging meeting, organized…

💰 Community Preservation Act Study Committee 12-15-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Study…

🐨 Killam School Building Committee 12-15-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Killam School Building Committee meeting,…

🏛️ Select Board 12-18-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…

📋 COA & Recreation Collaborate on New Community Center Programming

Officials Work to Balance Senior Priorities with Community-Wide Access at Recal Center…

🩺 Board of Health 12-18-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Board of Health meeting, organized…

💡 RMLD Board of Commissioners 12-17-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the RMLD Board of Commissioners and…

💸 Select Board Approves $68.9 Million Bond for Major Town Projects

AAA Rating Helps Reading Lock in Favorable Rate for $68.9M Bond The…

🚸Safe Routes to School Webinar Live Video at 6pm

Below is our YouTube broadcast of massDOT's Zoom webinar if you miss…

🌻 Council on Aging & Rec 12-15-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Council on Aging and Recreation…

🏫 Superintendent Dr. Milaschewski Leaving Reading Public Schools

Reading Public Schools Community, I am writing today to share bittersweet news.…

🛠️ Reading Facilities  – FY27 Budget Overview

Facilities Department Holds Budget Flat Amid Rising Costs The Reading Facilities Department…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 12/15 – 12/19

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled…

📚 Reading Public Library – FY27 Budget Overview

Increase helps maintain 60-hour weekly schedule and growing digital offerings The Reading…

🕎 Community Menorah Lighting – Live Stream

Can't make it to the 4th annual Community Menorah Lighting on Sunday,…

🇮🇹 Coming Soon to Reading at Walkers Brook Drive…

Locally Owned Toscana Forno to Bring Rustic Italian Cuisine and Full Bar…

🛍️ Dickens Holiday Craft Faire Today 10AM-3PM

You are invited to the Dickens Holiday Marketplace and Craft Fair. This…

🥡 Parker PTO Fundraiser Today at Mandarin

Support the Parker Middle School PTO at Mandarin Reading Friday, December 12,…

🕙 Rep. Brad Jones Office Hours Today

Representative Brad Jones will be having his monthly district office hours today,…

📉 Killam School Project Tracking $9 Million Under Budget

On Track for Big Savings Without Cutting Scope The Killam School Building…

📚 Board of Library Trustees 12-8-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Board of Library Trustees meeting,…

🏛️ Select Board 12-9-25 (Department Budgets) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Select Board (Department Budgets) night…

🌻 Council on Aging 12-8-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Council on Aging meeting, organized…

🩺 Board of Health 12-8-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Board of Health meeting, organized…

🦺 Reading DPW – FY27 Budget Overview

The Reading Department of Public Works is seeking a modest *1.4% increase…

🚒 Reading Fire Department – FY27 Budget Overview

Aligning Resources to Meet Community Safety Goals The Reading Fire Department is…

🎅🏻 Reading Recreation Presents – Letters to Santa

Drop off your custom letter to Santa in the North Pole Express…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 12/8 – 12/12

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled…

🚓 Reading Police Department – FY27 Budget Overview

Department cites need for proactive policing and expanded safety programs The Reading…

🚬 Reading Shell Faces Seven-Day Tobacco License Suspension After Second Violation

Owner Vows Changes After Violation Sparks Enforcement Action The Reading Board of…

🗳️ CPA Study Committee Finalizes Recommendations for 2026 Ballot

After months of careful deliberation, the Ad Hoc Community Preservation Act (CPA)…

🏫 School Committee 12-4-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the School Committee meeting, organized by…

🥫 Stuff-A-Cruiser Food Drive Today 10:30AM-12PM

Today, December 6th from 10:30AM-12:00PM, there will be a Stuff-A-Cruiser Food drive…

🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 12-3-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Permanent Building Committee meeting, organized…

🏛️ Select Board 12-3-25 (Department Budgets) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Select Board (Department Budgets) night…

🧭 Chris Kowaleski to Step Down as Elder & Human Services Administrator

The Pleasant Street Center community will bid farewell to Elder and Human…

💰 Community Preservation Act Study Committee 12-1-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Study…

🏛️ Select Board 12-2-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…

📍 Zoning Board of Appeals 12-2-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting,…

🛍️ Shop the Block 2025 Tonight 5-9PM

Downtown Reading Shop the Block returns tonight Thursday, December 4th from 5PM…

🚉 MBTA Issues Statement on Turnback Track Withdrawal

via the Reading Turnback Committee's page - December 2, 2025 Dear Senator…

🍷 Bangkok Spice Welcomes New Ownership with Liquor License Transfer Approval

From Server to Owner: A Familiar Face Takes the Helm at Bangkok…

🥫 Reading Food Pantry – December Needs

The Reading Food Pantry could use your help! Either with the list…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 12/1 – 12/5

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled…

🚸 Reading Plans Safe Routes Upgrade Near RMHS and Coolidge

Virtual hearing Dec. 17 on Oakland Road safety redesign funded by SRTS…

📈 Reading Recap’s Most-Read Articles for November 2025

If you haven't seen them yet, check out the 6 most popular…

🎄 Tree Lighting on the Town Common Sunday 2-4:30PM

via the Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce: Reading are you ready…

🕰️ Select Board Approves Roof Repair for Historic Train Depot

Historic Reading Train Depot Roof Repair Moves Forward with Preservation in Mind…

🩺 Board of Health 11-24-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Board of Health meeting, organized…

🎯 Town Meeting Approves Non-Binding Motion; Officials Already Acting

Symbolic vote follows prior commitments from town staff to tighten project oversight…

📋 First Election Nomination Papers Update

It's that time of year again where incumbents are looking to retain…