Editor · April 2026

Editor · April 2026

58 Articles

🎾 Recreation Committee 4-28-26 AI Recap

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

💸 Town Meeting Votes to Advance CPA Question to 2026 Ballot

"Roll call vote sends Community Preservation Act to voters at November 2026…

🪙 Town Meeting 4-27-26 (Articles 1-13) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of Town Meeting (Articles 1-13), organized by…

📕 Town Meeting to Consider 18-Article Warrant Covering Budget, CPA, and Bylaws

"Articles 13 and 14 expected to draw most debate at the Annual…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 4/27 – 5/1

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

✍️ LTE: Support CPA—But Only With a Commitment to Fund It Smarter, Not Bigger

To the Editor: The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is coming before Town…

🍨 Reading Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser Today at Dandis

HAPPENING TODAY: Come and support the Reading Scholarship Foundation today April 25th…

🏞️ Conservation Commission 4-22-26 AI Recap

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

🐨 Killam School Building Committee 4-22-26 AI Recap

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

🦟 Mosquito Control Spraying 4/21 – 5/1

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 4/21 – 4/24

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

🕰️ Town Manager Jayne Wellman Office Hours Today

Join Town Manager Jayne Wellman for her office hours on Tuesday, April…

🗑️ One Day Trash and Recycling Delay

Due to the holiday today Monday, April 20th, there will be a…

🦃 Board of Health Upholds $50 Fine in Covey Hill Road Wildlife Feeding Case

"𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙨𝙖𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙙" After extensive testimony…

🏫 School Committee Honors Carla Nazzaro and Marks Leadership Transitions

"Recognition closes a chapter defined by resilience and collaboration" A significant portion…

🗓️ School Committee Approves June 22 as Last Day of School

The Reading School Committee officially approved Monday, June 22nd as the last…

🏫 School Committee 4-16-26 AI Recap

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

🩺 Board of Health 4-15-26 AI Recap

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

🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 4-15-26 AI Recap

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

🏛️ Select Board 4-14-26 AI Recap

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

🌆 CPDC 4-13-26 AI Recap

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

🏷️ Mission of Deeds Yard Sale

Mission of Deeds is holding their semi-annual yard sale on Saturday, April…

✍️ LTE: The Case for Article 14

To the Editor, As Town Meeting approaches, we have a unique opportunity…

🏫 School Committee Announces Next Superintendent

To the Reading Public Schools community, The School Committee is pleased to…

📚 Board of Library Trustees 4-13-26 AI Recap

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

🎶 Old South United Methodist Church 11th Annual Tribute Concert

On Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm, Old South United Methodist Church…

🕙 Rep. Rich Haggerty Office Hours Today

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

🏛️ Melissa Murphy Elected Select Board Chair; Karen Rose-Gillis Named Vice Chair

"Board selects new leadership team following recent town election" At Tuesday night’s…

🏫 School Committee 4-10-26 AI Recap

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

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 4/13 – 4/17

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

🌆 Zoning Board Hears Proposal to Convert Former Dowd Medical Building into Apartments

"Plan to redevelop longtime medical landmark sparks debate among neighbors" A longtime…

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

Today, April 11th from 10:00AM-12:00PM, there will be a Stuff-A-Cruiser Food drive…

🍨 Parker PTO Fundraiser Today at Dandis

HAPPENING TODAY: Come and support the Parker Middle School PTO today April…

🎥 CROFT Documentary Film Screening at RMHS Tonight

CROFT the documentary is coming back to where it all started, Reading…

🏞️ Conservation Commission 4-8-26 AI Recap

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

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

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

📍 Zoning Board of Appeals 4-6-26 AI Recap

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

🆘 Missing Endangered Elderly Man

via the Reading Police Department - Please be on the lookout for…

🗳️ Un-Official Election Results 2026

Town Clerk Laure Gemme has released the unofficial results from yesterday's election.…

🗳️ Today is Local Election Day

The local Town Election is today Tuesday April 7, 2026. Voting takes…

✍️ LTE: Select Board Chair Haley Endorses 3 Candidates for Select Board

Dear Editor, As Chair of the Reading Select Board, I am personally…

✍️ LTE: Carlo Bacci for Select Board

Dear Editor, I’ve known Carlo Bacci and his family for nearly 20…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 4/6 – 4/10

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

🏫 School Committee Appoints Dr. Henry Turner as Next Superintendent

"𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙"…

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

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

🗳️ School Committee to Deliberate & Vote on Henry Turner as Superintendent on April 4

"A Pivotal Decision for Reading Public Schools Comes This Weekend" The Reading…

🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 3-31-26 AI Recap

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

✍️ LTE: Sal Bramante for Select Board

Dear Editor, This is something I have not done in our local…

🐨 Killam School Building Committee 3-31-26 AI Recap

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

🏫 Hayes Emphasizes Literacy, Leadership, & Transparency at School Committee Forum

"Candidate calls for clearer metrics, thoughtful budgeting, and community engagement" School Committee…

✍️ LTE: Recommendation for Sal Bramante, a candidate for Select Board

Dear Editor, I would like to submit this recommendation for Sal Bramante,…

🥍 Reading Girls Lacrosse Fundraiser 4-10PM at Chick-fil-A

Help support Reading Girls Lacrosse today April 1st, 2026 from 4:00 -…

✍️ LTE: Sal Bramante for Town Select board Endorsement

Dear Editor, Anyone who knows me knows I’m not exactly known for…

✍️ LTE: Erin Gaffen and Geoffrey Coram for School Committee

Dear Editor and fellow Reading residents, I’m writing to express my wholehearted…

🕺 April is Depot Disco Month 🪩

Starting today, Reading Recap will be partying like it's the 1970's all…

🏫 Coram on Schools, Budget, and Students at School Committee Forum

"Emphasizes Fiscal Oversight, Community Involvement, and Student Opportunity" School Committee candidate Geoffrey…

🏛️ D’Arezzo Emphasizes Data‑Driven Leadership at Select Board Forum

"Candidate addresses budget pressures, development, and public process" Select Board candidate Tony…