Editor · March 2026

Editor · March 2026

73 Articles

✍️ LTE: In Support of Tony D’Arezzo

To the Editor, I am pleased to support Tony D’Arezzo for Select…

✍️ LTE: Lori Hayes Will Keep Our Schools Moving Forward

Dear Editor, I am writing to enthusiastically support Lori Hayes in her…

🏫 Gaffen Emphasizes Continuity and Student Support at School Committee Forum

"Highlights Continuity, Student Support, and Fiscal Planning" School Committee incumbent Erin Gaffen…

🏛️ Bramante Focuses on Fiscal Discipline & Affordability at Select Board Forum

"Candidate highlights cost control, override concerns, and senior affordability" Select Board candidate…

❓ Do You Know a Community Hero? Nominate Someone Who’s Making a Difference

The deadline is tomorrow - Every day in our community, people are…

🔍 Reading Public Schools Superintendent Search Update, 1 Candidate Remains

The following is an important message from the Reading Public Schools. Dear…

📺 RCTV Studios Appoints Deirdre Morales as Executive Director

RCTV Studios, Reading’s community media and PEG access organization, is pleased to…

🏫 Three School Committee Candidates Outline Priorities at Community Forum

"Candidates address school finances, leadership transition, and district priorities" Three candidates for…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 3/30 – 4/4

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

🏛️ Bacci Highlights Experience and Fiscal Approach at Select Board Forum

"Incumbent frames re‑election bid around experience and fiscal caution" Incumbent Select Board…

🎆 Fireworks Fly at Recreation Committee Meeting Over Unified Sports Vote

"Article 14 debate turns tense before committee rallies behind unified sports" What…

✍️ LTE: Anonymity Erodes Trust in Local Government 

Dear Editor, Over the last month, an anonymous website has surfaced to…

🏛️ Three Select Board Candidates Outline Priorities at Community Forum

"Voters hear contrasting priorities on taxes, traffic, and town leadership" Three of…

🎤 Henry Turner Shares Vision During Reading Superintendent Forum

"Highlights equity, community trust, and continuity" Henry Turner, a finalist for superintendent…

✍️ LTE: Lori Hayes for School Committee, and Thank You Carla!

Dear Editor, This year the School Committee is losing a valuable volunteer…

🗳️ In-Person Early Voting Starts Today at Town Hall

In-Person Early Voting will take place at Town Hall for all precincts…

🎤 Wendy Crocker‑Roberge Shares Vision During Reading Superintendent Forum

"Focused on outcomes, wellness, and community trust" Wendy Crocker‑Roberge, a candidate for…

🥯 Wicked Bagel Fundraiser for Parker Middle School Today 7am-2pm

Saturday, March 28th from 7am - 2pm, Parker PTO brings you another…

🎙️ Reading Recap School Committee Candidates Forum Tonight at 8PM

Reading Recap is pleased to announce its 2026 Local Election Candidate Conversation…

🏞️ Conservation Commission 3-25-26 AI Recap

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

🏛️ Select Board 3-24-26 AI Recap

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

💡 RMLD Board of Commissioners 3-24-26 AI Recap

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

🎙️ Reading Recap Select Board Candidates Forum Thursday at 7PM

Reading Recap is pleased to announce its 2026 Local Election Candidate Conversation…

🎾 Recreation Committee 3-23-26 AI Recap

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

🎤 Jayne Wellman Outlines Vision for Reading in Town Manager Interview

"Interview Focuses on Budgets, Building Projects, and Community Engagement" Jayne Wellman, Reading’s…

🔍 Reading Public Schools Superintendent Search Update, 2 of 4 Candidates Remain

The following is an important message from the Reading Public Schools. Dear…

🕰️ Select Board Member Carlo Bacci Office Hours Today

Select Board Member Carlo Bacci is hosting office hours on Tuesday, March…

🔍 Reading Public Schools Superintendent Search Update, Candidate Withdraws

The following is an important message from the Reading Public Schools. Dear…

☕ Coffee with a Cop Today at 10AM

Come join the Reading Police Department on 3/23 from 10AM -11:30AM for…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 3/23 – 3/27

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

✍️ LTE: I am Voting for Tony D’Arezzo for the Reading Select Board

Dear Editor I am voting for Tony D'Arezzo for the Reading Select…

🏫 School Committee 3-19-26 AI Recap

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

✍️ LTE: Introducing myself as a Candidate for Town Meeting in Precinct 3

To the Editor, My name is Allison Powell, a lifelong Reading resident…

🧩 RPD to Wear and Offer Patches to Raise Awareness of Autism, Support Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation

READING — Deputy Chief Christine Amendola and Community Service Officer DaLonn Pearson…

✍️ LTE: Town Hall Candidate Announcement Letter – William Dalton

Dear Neighbors, I am writing to announce my candidacy to represent Precinct…

🔍 Reading Public Schools Superintendent Search Update

The following email was sent out earlier tonight to the Reading Public…

⛙ Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield Improvements on I-95 Northbound Public Hearing

Overview On Thursday, April 9, 2026 beginning at 6:30pm, a live Virtual…

🐨 Killam School Building Committee 3-16-26 AI Recap

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

🌬️ High Winds Hit Reading Hard with Trees Down, Power Out Overnight

Last night, fierce high winds ripped through Reading, knocking out power across…

🎤 Select Board Seeks Public Input on Jayne Wellman Town Manager Interview

via the Town of Reading - On Monday, March 23, 2026, at…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 3/16 – 3/20

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

🔏 Finance Committee Deadlocks on Article 14 Funding for Adaptive & Unified Sports

"4–4 vote highlights divide over funding approach" During a late-evening meeting of…

🅿️ Debate Erupts Over Burbank Ice Arena Lease and Parking Agreement

"Lease terms, finances, and oversight dominates Select Board meeting" Tensions surrounding the…

🩺 Board of Health 3-12-26 AI Recap

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

💰 Select Board Votes Follow Approval of Multi‑Million‑Dollar Contracts

"Board clarifies authority amid major projects and leadership transition" Two 4–1 votes…

💺 Reading Police Department Child Car Seat Event Today

Join us for a FREE Car Seat Installation & Safety Check with…

🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 3-11-26 AI Recap

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

🏛️ Select Board 3-10-26 AI Recap

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

🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 3-4-26 AI Recap

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

🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 3-4-26 AI Recap

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

🥡 Reading Garden Club Fundraiser at Mandarin Today

Come dine with us on Friday, March 13, 2026 to help raise…

🌆 CPDC 3-9-26 AI Recap

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

🛍️ March Madness Downtown Shopping Event Today

Downtown Reading is set to host its popular March Madness shopping event…

🌻 Council on Aging & Rec 3-9-26 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the joint Council on Aging &…

🎭 Quannapowitt Players Presents Bruce Grahams’ “Something Intangible” March 20th- April 4th! 

There are two very different brothers who run a Hollywood movie studio…

📚 Board of Library Trustees 3-9-26 AI Recap

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

🥫 Reading Food Pantry – March Needs

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

⚕️ RFD Implements New Advanced Lifesaving Equipment to Improve Patient Outcomes in Medical Emergencies

First department in New England to deploy Zoll’s Zenix technology The Reading…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 3/9 – 3/13

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

🏗️ CPDC Reviews 281 Main Street Mixed‑Use Redevelopment Proposal

"Redevelopment Vision Sparks Discussion on Design, Access, and the Future of the…

🔚 Council on Aging Weighs Return of Class Fees as ARPA Funds Expire

"Officials explore per-session payments, memberships, and new software to sustain senior programming"…

🏛️ Select Board 3-3-26 AI Recap

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

🏛️ Select Board Names Jayne Wellman Acting Town Manager

"Weighs Path to Permanent Appointment" The Reading Select Board unanimously approved a…

🥃 An Intimate Bruichladdich Scotch Dinner Comes to Reading

Rescheduled from February due to last week's snowstorm - Looking for an…

📍 Zoning Board of Appeals 3-2-26 AI Recap

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

🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today

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

✍️ LTE: RE Unified Sports Matter

Dear Editor It must be the kickoff to the election cycle given…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 3/2 – 3/6

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

➡️ PBC Advances Construction Plans with Key Votes on Bids, Alternates, and Contractor

"General contractor award, road extension approval, and solar discussion mark major milestone…

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

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

🎙️ Save the Date: 2nd Annual Meet the Candidates Forum

Reading Recap is excited to host our annual Candidate Forum to help…

🌻 Council on Aging 2-26-26 AI Recap

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