🦺 Reading DPW – FY27 Budget Overview
The Reading Department of Public Works is seeking a modest *1.4% increase (revision below) in its fiscal year 2027 budget, aimed at sustaining essential services, addressing infrastructure needs, and managing…
🚮 Select Board Approves New Trash Contract After Lengthy Debate
~$13M Trash & Recycling Deal Highlights Fiscal Pressures and Tradeoffs After months of deliberation and a marathon meeting on October 16th, the Select Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve a…
🚧 Prescott and Washington Street Paving Today
Washington/Prescott Paving Update Please be advised that beginning today - Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, the Town's contractor PJ Albert Inc. will be paving (binder mix)…
🚧 King, Prescott and Washington Street Pavement Reclaiming Today
Please be advised that beginning today Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, PJ Albert Inc. will be reclaiming the existing roadway pavement on the following streets: -…
🧹 Street Sweeping Begins Today
via the Town of Reading - Street sweeping will start the week of October 6, 2025. Please don't blow leaves into the street, or leave anything in piles! The…
♻️ DPW Announces Fall Collection Event and Water Rates
The Town of Reading’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has released its latest newsletter, highlighting a series of community-focused events and service updates aimed at improving sustainability and convenience for…
🚮 Reading Moves Toward New Trash & Recycling Contract
Major changes include bi-weekly recycling, bulk item fees, and tech upgrades In a detailed presentation at last Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, town officials outlined a proposed overhaul of Reading’s trash…
🚧 Wakefield Street (Pearl St. to Charles St.) Paving
Please be advised that beginning today - Monday, July 28, 2025, weather permitting, Town of Reading DPW Staff will be paving a segment of Wakefield Street (Pearl St. to Charles…
🛣️ Paving Summer Avenue (Willow Street to Melbourne Avenue)
Please be advised that beginning on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, Lazaro Paving Corporation will be paving on Summer Avenue (Willow Street to Melbourne Avenue). This…
🚧 Milling Summer Avenue (Willow Street to Melbourne Avenue
Roadwork update: Please be advised that beginning on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, Lazaro Paving Corporation will be milling/grinding the existing roadway pavement on Summer Avenue…
