Editor ยท 2026

Editor ยท 2026

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 7-28-26 AI Recap

Reading Select Board voted four to one to place a six point…

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๐ŸŽพ Recreation Committee 7-28-26 AI Recap

The Reading Recreation Committee elected leadership, approved facility permits, and discussed draft…

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Womenโ€™s League of Reading Hosts Kendra Scott Shopping Fundraiser Tonight

The Womens League of Reading is hosting a shopping fundraiser at Kendra…

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 7/27 โ€“ 7/31

Review the scheduled public meetings in Reading from July 27 through July…

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โšพ Reading Little League's Jimmy Fund Fundraiser Nears $20k as Community Rallies Behind 11 Teams

Reading Little League's annual Jimmy Fund fundraiser is off to a strong…

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๐Ÿ’ต Select Board Debates Override Options as Reading Faces Mounting Budget Pressures

Board members weigh whether to present voters with one override amount or…

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 7-22-26 AI Recap

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

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๐Ÿž๏ธ Conservation Commission 7-22-26 AI Recap

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

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๐Ÿ’ก RMLD Board of Commissioners 7-21-26 AI Recap

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

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๐Ÿจ Killam School Building Committee 7-20-26 AI Recap

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

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๐Ÿšผ Reading Police Officers Safely Deliver Baby Boy

Two Reading Police officers helped to safely deliver a baby boy early…

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 7/20 โ€“ 7/24

Here's the updated list of all meetings with agendas currently scheduled for…

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš–๏ธ Finance Committee Elects New Leadership Ahead of Challenging Budget Season

"Marianne McLaughlin-Downing succeeds Joe Carnahan as chair as committee prepares for major…

๐Ÿ“• Library Trustees, Select Board Appoint Brenna Sullivan to Fill Library Board Vacancy

"Local bookseller and lifelong Reading resident earns joint appointment after interviews with…

๐Ÿช™ Finance Committee (Fincom) 7-15-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ Reading Police Chief David Clark Announces 2027 Retirement After 32 Years of Service

"Chief David Clark Reflects on Career, Announces Retirement and Succession Recommendation" Reading…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 7-14-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ“š Board of Library Trustees 7-13-26 AI Recap

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

๐ŸŒ† CPDC 7-13-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿšง High and Haven Street Closures July 14 to July 17

via the Town of Reading - High Street will be closed from…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 7/13 โ€“ 7/17

Here's the updated list of all meetings with agendas currently scheduled for…

๐Ÿซ School Committee 7-9-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿž๏ธ Conservation Commission 7-8-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ“ Zoning Board of Appeals 7-6-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 7/6 โ€“ 7/10

Here's the updated list of all meetings with agendas currently scheduled for…

๐Ÿ“ˆ Officials Weigh Major Override as Budget Pressures Mount

"Joint Meeting Highlights Potential Service Cuts, Staffing Reductions, and Need for Long-Term…

๐Ÿ“ˆ Reading Recapโ€™s Most-Read Articles for June 2026

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

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Permanent Building Committee 7-1-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿน Select Board Approves Expanded Sunday and Holiday Alcohol Sales Hours

"Board adopts local option approved by Town Meeting to extend operating hours…

๐ŸŽช Reading Fall Street Faire Canceled Indefinitely

Here is the announcement posted by the Reading Rotary Club on Facebook:…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 6/29 โ€“ 7/3

Here's the updated list of all meetings with agendas currently scheduled for…

๐Ÿšฎ Residents Face New Trash Rules as Automated Collection Begins July 6th

"Free bulk item pickup ends after this week as town transitions to…

๐Ÿช™ Override Joint Forum 6-25-26 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Finance Committee, Select Board and…

๐Ÿชต Town Explores Cost-Saving Options for Mattera Cabin

"Accessibility improvements could cost up to $181,000, with savings opportunities under review"…

๐Ÿž๏ธ Conservation Commission 6-24-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 6-23-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ’ธ Reading Education Foundation Highlighted During School Committee Community Spotlight

"Festival of Trees fundraiser powers $40,000 in grants for Reading teachers and…

๐Ÿฉ Select Board Approves Early Opening License for Salem Street Dunkinโ€™

"Revised Plan Earns Approval on Second Review" The Select Board has unanimously…

๐Ÿจ Killam PTO Fundraiser Today at Dandis

HAPPENING TODAY: Come and support the Killam PTO from 11:00AM - 5:00PM…

๐Ÿ• RCTV Studios Fundraiser Today at Anthonyโ€™s Coal Fired Pizza

SCHOOL'S OUT. PIZZA'S IN. It's the last day of school - backpacks…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 6/22 โ€“ 6/26

Here's the updated list of all meetings with agendas currently scheduled for…

๐Ÿšฆย Long-Plagued Salem and Main Traffic Signal to Be Relocated

"After years of being struck by trucks, the signal at one of…

๐Ÿฉบ Board of Health 6-18-26 AI Recap

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

๐ŸŒ† Eastern Gateway Steering Committee 6-17-26 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Eastern Gateway Focus Group meeting…

๐Ÿ“† Today in Reading โ€“ Reading Friends & Family Day & Juneteenth

This weekend on the calendar in Reading is the Reading Friends and…

๐Ÿ’ก RMLD Board of Commissioners 6-16-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Town Supports MBTA Grant to Study Elimination of Rail Crossings

"Study Targets Safer, Smoother Travel at Key Intersections" The Town of Reading…

๐Ÿจ Wood End PTO Fundraiser Today at Dandis

HAPPENING TODAY: Come and support the Wood End School PTO today June…

๐Ÿจ Killam School Building Committee 6-15-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿšง Chute Street Closed for Utility Work

Please be advised that the southern half of Chute Street will be…

๐Ÿ•™ Rep. Rich Haggerty Office Hours Today

Announcing my next Community Office Hours in Reading! Either Rich or a…

๐Ÿšฎ No Rubbish Pick Up Delay for Friday 6/19

Republic will be in town during the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June,…

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ This Week in Meetings 6/15 โ€“ 6/19

Here's the updated list of all meetings with agendas currently scheduled for…

๐Ÿšฐ Select Board Approves FY27 Utility Rates with Water Increase and Sewer Decrease

"Rate Changes Balance Infrastructure Needs with Cost Relief for Residents" The Select…

๐Ÿฉบ Board of Health 6-11-26 AI Recap

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

๐ŸŽจ Public Art Installation Featuring โ€œPatches the Pigโ€ Unveiled at Haven Depot

"Grant-Funded Art Enhances Downtown Transit Area" Two new public art installations are…

๐Ÿž๏ธ Conservation Commission 6-10-26 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿซ School Committee Honors Superintendent Thomas Milaschewski at Final Meeting

"Five years of progress celebrated as Reading Public Schools prepares for new…