Editor ยท November 2025

Editor ยท November 2025

53 Articles

๐ŸŽ„ Tree Lighting on the Town Common Sunday 2-4:30PM

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

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Approves Roof Repair for Historic Train Depot

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

๐Ÿฉบ Board of Health 11-24-25 AI Recap

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

๐ŸŽฏ Town Meeting Approves Non-Binding Motion; Officials Already Acting

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

๐Ÿ“‹ First Election Nomination Papers Update

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

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 11/24 โ€“ 11/28

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

๐ŸŒฏ RMHS Marching Band Fundraiser Tonight at Chipotle

Tonight, November 24th from 5-9PM, support the RMHS BPO Marching Band by…

๐Ÿ• Pizza World Fundraiser for the Food Pantry Today

Today Monday, November 24th, Pizza World of Reading is giving back in…

๐ŸŽ„ Reading Education Foundation Festival of Trees 2025

At Parker Middle School โ€“ 45 Temple Street, Reading MA 01867 on…

๐ŸŽ„ Creative Arts presents โ€œA Christmas Carolโ€ย 

Creative Arts and the First Congregational Church of Reading's 3rd annual co-production…

๐ŸŒณ Town Meeting Approves $50K for Town Forest Restoration

Allocation supports long-term ecological health and recreational access At Monday nightโ€™s Town…

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Overnight Parking Ban Adjusted for 2025-26 Winter Season + Video

via the RPD - The Reading Police Department will once again try…

๐Ÿช™ Town Meeting 11-20-25 Instructional Motion 3 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of night four of Town Meeting discussing…

โŒ Town Meeting Rejects Downtown Snow Removal Bylaw

Snow removal bylaw divides Town Meeting members After nearly an hour of…

๐ŸŒป Council on Aging 11-19-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ’ก RMLD Board of Commissioners 11-19-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ“œ Town Meeting Approves Sweeping Charter Changes After Lengthy Debate

Charter overhaul aims to strengthen accountability and clarify governance for the next…

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Permanent Building Committee 11-18-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿช™ Town Meeting 11-17-25 (Articles 8-11 & Instr Motions) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of night three of Town Meeting (Articles…

๐Ÿข Walkers Brook Drive Kick-Off Meeting on December 3rd

The Town of Reading invites you to help shape the future of…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 11/17 โ€“ 11/21

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

๐ŸŽญ โ€œCatch Me If You Can: The Musicalโ€ Final Showing at 2pm

Online ticketing for this performance is now closed. Tickets are still available…

๐Ÿฅซ Food Drive at Creative Arts until November 21st

Help us help our neighbors. The Reading Food Pantry is partnering with…

โ™ฟ Town Meeting Approves Creation of Disability Commission

Commission to Guide ADA Compliance and Accessibility Improvements At the Reading Special…

๐Ÿช™ Town Meeting 11-13-25 (Special + Articles 8 and 9) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of night two of Town Meeting (Special…

๐Ÿž๏ธ Conservation Commission 11-12-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Conservation Commission meeting, organized by…

๐Ÿจ Dandiโ€™s Ice Cream Final Day of the Season

HAPPY LAST DAY OF 2025! We're excited to share our prices above…

๐Ÿจ Killam School Building Committee 11-12-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ’ก RMLD Board of Commissioners 11-12-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ“š Board of Library Trustees 11-12-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ•™ Rep. Brad Jones Office Hours Today

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

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Reading Food Pantry Fundraiser Today at Aineโ€™s Boutique

Come start your Holiday Shopping early & support the community! The Reading…

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Town Meeting Passes Municipal Veterans Assistance Fund

New Fund Offers Emergency Support for Veterans and Their Families In a…

๐Ÿ“ฐ Breaking News โ€“ MBTA Turnback Track Pulled

Jeremy Fontaine, Environmental Compliance Officer with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)…

๐Ÿ“œ Town Meeting Engages in Intense Debate Over Charter Amendments

Appeals, Amendments, and a Failed Postponement: Inside Readingโ€™s Charter Clash A spirited…

๐Ÿ’ฐ Community Preservation Act Study Committee 11-3-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿช™ Town Meeting 11-10-25 (Articles 1-9) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of Town Meeting (Articles 1-9), organized by…

๐Ÿ’ก RMLD Board of Commissioners 11-6-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿช™ November Town Meeting 2025 Warrant Book

November Town Meeting starts tonight at 7:30PM and is currently scheduled to…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 11/10 โ€“ 11/14

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

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today

Join Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick at her office hours on Monday…

๐Ÿ’ฐ Select Board Approves FY26 Tax Classification Shift After Robust Debate

Diverse Perspectives Shape Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Policy In a contentious yet…

๐Ÿฅก Coolidge School PTO Fundraiser Today at Mandarin

Does your family love Asian food? Do you dread figuring out what…

๐Ÿช™ Financial Committee 11-5-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Finance Committee, organized by timestamps…

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Permanent Building Committee 11-5-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿฅก Reading Community Singers Fundraiser Today at Mandarin

When you enjoy a meal from Mandarin Reading Restaurant Friday, November 7th,…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 11-4-25 AI Recap

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

๐ŸŒ† CPDC 11-3-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Community Planning & Development Commission…

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Melissa Murphy Office Hours Today

Join Select Board Member Melissa Murphy at her office hours on Tuesday…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 11/3 โ€“ 11/7

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

๐Ÿ“ˆ Reading Recapโ€™s Most-Read Articles for October 2025

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

๐ŸŽ‰ Everything But The Dogโ€™s 19 Year Celebration Today

Today Saturday, November 1st, Everything But The Dog, Readingโ€™s beloved pet boutique…

๐Ÿซ School Committee 10-30-25 AI Recap

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