Editor · May 2026

Editor · May 2026

51 Articles

🪧 CPDC Approves New Sign for Face Haven Aesthetics on Haven Street

"Approval cited as consistent with zoning standards, as new business replaces longtime…

🏞️ Conservation Commission 5-27-26 AI Recap

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

🥡 Birch Meadow PTO Fundraiser Today at Mandarin

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

🏛️ Select Board 5-26-26 AI Recap

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

🍨 Encore Boosters Club Fundraiser at Dandi’s Today

HAPPENING TODAY: Come and support Encore Boosters Club from 3PM - 9:30PM…

🌯 RMHS PTO Fundraiser Tonight at Chipotle

Tonight, May 27th from 5-9PM, support the RMHS PTO by visiting the…

📉 Reading Officials Launch Override Discussion as FY28 Budget Gap Emerges

"Finance Committee outlines structural deficit, tax impact concerns, and timeline for potential…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 5/26 – 5/29

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

🅿️ Select Board Removes Parking Spaces on Woburn Street to Address Safety Concerns

"Changes target crash-prone pinch point to improve traffic flow and emergency vehicle…

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Details & Parade Live-Stream at 9AM

Residents are Invited to Honor and Remember This year’s Memorial Day events…

🏙️ CPDC Debates Eastern Gateway Zoning Framework

"Framework explores growth, housing transitions, and limits on large retail in 100‑acre…

🍨 Nana’s Tea Time Treats Paws New England Fundraiser at Dandi’s

HAPPENING TODAY: Come and support Nana’s Tea Time Treats from 3PM -…

🐨 Killam School Building Committee 5-21-26 AI Recap

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

🛝 Birch Meadow Park Phase II – Before and After

"Reading’s Birch Meadow Park Phase II Completes Major Redevelopment" After nearly a…

🪙 Finance Committee (Fincom) 5-20-26 AI Recap

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

🌻 Council on Aging & Rec 5-19-26 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Council on Aging and Rec…

🕰️ Town Manager Jayne Wellman Office Hours Today

Join the Reading Town Manager for her Office Hours. Have a question,…

💡 RMLD Board of Commissioners 5-18-26 AI Recap

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

🍲 Fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Public Kitchen Today

Join us at Public Kitchen Reading for a special fundraiser in support…

🕰️ Town Manager Jayne Wellman Office Hours Today

Join the Reading Town Manager for her Office Hours. Have a question,…

📣 Select Board Approves National Public Works Week Resolution

"Resolution honors DPW staff for vital services supporting infrastructure, safety, and daily…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 5/18 – 5/22

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

📺 New RCTV Director Deirdre Morales Introduced at Select Board Meeting

"𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩" New Reading Community…

🏞️ Conservation Commission 5-13-26 AI Recap

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

🏥 Reading Announces New Health Insurance Deal Projected to Save $3.9 Million

"Agreement modernizes decades-old plan, introduces deductibles and new coverage options" A new…

🩺 Board of Health 5-12-26 AI Recap

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

🏛️ Select Board 5-12-26 AI Recap

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

🏟️ Town Meeting Approves $1.7M Parker Turf Field Replacement After Lengthy Debate

"Debate over turf versus grass ends with clear mandate to move forward"…

🌻 Council on Aging 5-11-26 AI Recap

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

🏫 School Committee 5-11-26 AI Recap

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

🌆 CPDC 5-11-26 AI Recap

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

📍 Zoning Board of Appeals 5-11-26 AI Recap

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

📚 Board of Library Trustees 5-11-26 AI Recap

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

🥫 Reading Food Pantry – May Needs

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

🐨 Killam School Building Committee 5-11-26 AI Recap

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

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 5/11 – 5/15

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

🪙 Town Meeting 5-7-26 (Articles 14-18) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of Town Meeting (Articles 14-18), organized by…

💺 Reading Police Department Child Car Seat Event Today

Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? Even small mistakes can make…

♻️ DPW Electronics, Paper & Plastic Recycling Today 9am-1pm

Today Saturday, May 9th 2026 the Town of Reading will hold it's…

🍨 Coolidge PTO Fundraiser Today at Dandilyons

HAPPENING TODAY May 8th: Come and support the Coolidge PTO from 2PM…

🏗️ Permanent Building Committee 5-6-26 AI Recap

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

🏀 Game Changers Media Series:  Bill Russell’s Red and Me 

Reading Public Library to host conversation on the life and legacy of…

🪎 Treasures Or Trinkets? An Antique Appraisal Event

A Fundraiser in support of Reading Seniors Age 60+ Sponsored by The…

🪙 Town Meeting 5-4-26 (Article 14) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of Town Meeting (Article 14), organized by…

✅ Article 14 Passes at Town Meeting with Key Change

"Establishes New Funding Streams for Adaptive Programming" Town Meeting members voted Monday…

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 5/4 – 5/8

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

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

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

⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste Day Today

Today, Saturday May 2nd, is Household Hazardous Waste Day. From 9:00 am…

🪙 Town Meeting 4-30-26 (Article 10 FY27 Budget) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of Town Meeting (Article 10, the FY27…

🥡 Reading Girls Lacrosse Fundraiser at Mandarin Today

Stop by Mandarin Reading for the RMHS Girls Lacrosse! All day long…

💡 RMLD Board of Commissioners 4-28-26 AI Recap

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