🚮 Residents Face New Trash Rules as Automated Collection Begins July 6th
"Free bulk item pickup ends after this week as town transitions to fully automated trash and recycling collection" Reading residents will see significant changes to curbside trash and recycling collection…
📣 Select Board Approves National Public Works Week Resolution
"Resolution honors DPW staff for vital services supporting infrastructure, safety, and daily operations" The Select Board unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday declaring May 17 through May 23, 2026 as National…
⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste Day Today
Today, Saturday May 2nd, is Household Hazardous Waste Day. From 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the DPW Garage, 75 Newcrossing Rd. TV’s and CRT’s are not collected at this…
📉 Snow & Ice Deficit Spending Approved by Fincom
- DPW costs exceed budget as icing and a major storm strain winter operations - The Finance Committee voted unanimously Wednesday night to authorize deficit spending for the town’s snow‑and‑ice…
🚮 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…
