Editor · February 2026

Editor · February 2026

54 Articles

🏞️ Conservation Commission 2-25-26 AI Recap

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

🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 2-25-26 AI Recap

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

🏫 Lori Hayes Announces Candidacy for Reading School Committee

Focused on “Every Child. Every Chance.” and Developing Student Leaders Reading —…

✍️ LTE: Letter to the Editor from Goodwill CEO

Dear Editor, Once again, I am writing to thank the residents of…

🥡 Coolidge Middle School Fundraiser Today at Mandarin

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

🏛️ Select Board 2-24-26 AI Recap

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

✍️ LTE: Unified Sports Matter

Dear Editor Last night at the (Select Board) meeting, Karen Herrick made…

🏛️ Board Votes to Execute Separation Agreement with Town Manager Matthew Kraunelis

"Decision sets in motion the search process for Reading’s next Town Manager"…

🍕 Reading Little League Fundraiser Today at EJ’s

Support the Reading Little League at EJ's Fresh Pizza Wednesday, February 25,…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 2/24 – 2/27

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

❄️ Tuesday’s Status: Reading Schools Closed. Town Hall, PSC, Library Open

via the Town of Reading - Winter Storm Hernando Update As of…

📊 CPA Study Committee Presents Findings, Recommends 1% Tax Surcharge

"Opposition Emerges, but Charter Still Compels CPA Placement on Ballot" At the…

🔎 School Committee Outlines Next Steps in Superintendent Search

"Screening committee finalized as district moves ahead of statewide timeline" During the…

💡 RMLD Defers Decision on Renewable Energy Certificate Retirement Levels

"Staff outlines cost, risk, and ratepayer impacts as board opts to revisit…

🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 2-11-26 AI Recap

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

🍎 Substitute Teacher Open House on Feb 26

Interested in becoming a substitute teacher for Reading Public Schools? Come out…

🐨 Killam School Building Committee to Retain Continuity with Nazzaro as Designee

"School Committee members agree experience and institutional knowledge are critical as project…

💡 RMLD Board of Commissioners 2-17-26 AI Recap

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

🏛️ Select Board 2-17-26 AI Recap

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

🔍 Town Explores Future of Pleasant Street Center as Recal Project Advances

- Officials weigh leasing, selling, or repurposing the historic former senior center…

📋 Final Election Nomination Papers Update

Town Clerk Laura Gemme has issued the final update on all open…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 2/17 – 2/20

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

🗑️ One Day Trash and Recycling Delay

Due to the holiday today Monday, February 16th there will be a…

🚫 Select Board Addresses Alleged Unauthorized MMA Vote by Gately-Herrick

"𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙈𝘼 𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨" The Reading…

🏫 School Committee 2-12-26 AI Recap

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

🚱 MWRA Rejects Reading’s Bid for Partial Entrance Fee Refund

"As One of the State’s Highest Water-Rate Communities, Reading’s Appeal for Relief…

🩺 Board of Health 2-12-26 AI Recap

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

🏞️ Conservation Commission 2-11-26 AI Recap

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

🕙 Rep Jones Holding District Office Hours Today

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding…

🏛️ Select Board 2-10-26 AI Recap

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

💭 Reading Officials Reflect on DLS Financial Policies Workshop

"Workshop prompts discussion about capital priorities, reserves, and long‑term planning" Town financial…

🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today

Connect with Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick during her office hours on…

🐨 Killam School Building Committee 2-9-26 AI Recap

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

🌆 CPDC 2-9-26 AI Recap

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

🎾 Recreation Committee 2-9-26 AI Recap

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

🕙 Rep. Rich Haggerty Office Hours Today

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

📚 Board of Library Trustees 2-9-26 AI Recap

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

🌻 Council on Aging 2-9-26 AI Recap

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

🥫 Reading Food Pantry – February Needs

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

🚰 MWRA Advisory Board 2-5-26 AI Recap

Below is a summary of Reading's discussion from the February 5, 2026…

💰 Community Preservation Act (CPA) Study Committee 2-3-26 AI Recap

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

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 2/9 – 2/13

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

📋 Sixth Election Nomination Papers Update

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

🎭 RMHS Drama Club Presents: St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves

- Final showing today at 2PM - The RMHS Drama Club proudly…

🥂 Select Board Approves All‑Alcohol License for DiBlasi’s Restaurant

- License approval paves way for spring opening - At their most…

📉 Snow & Ice Deficit Spending Approved by Fincom

- DPW costs exceed budget as icing and a major storm strain…

🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 2-4-26 AI Recap

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

⛔ Mattera Cabin Remains Closed as Town Awaits Next Steps

- Revenue losses and uncertainty grow while the town works to determine…

📍 Zoning Board of Appeals 2-2-26 AI Recap

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

🗳️ Select Board Approves In‑Person Early Voting for April 7th Election

Local election dates and deadlines outlined The Reading Select Board voted last…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 2/2 – 2/6

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

📈 Reading Recap’s Most-Read Articles for January 2026

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

🎉 Select Board Recognizes The Last Corner’s 50 Years of Service

A longtime Reading favorite was almost called Paul and Nick's The Reading…