🦺 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…
🚒 Reading Fire Department – FY27 Budget Overview
Aligning Resources to Meet Community Safety Goals The Reading Fire Department is requesting a 4.01% increase in its fiscal year 2027 budget, citing the need to sustain minimum staffing levels,…
🚓 Reading Police Department – FY27 Budget Overview
Department cites need for proactive policing and expanded safety programs The Reading Police Department is asking for a modest 2.59% increase in its fiscal year 2027 budget, citing the need…
🏛️ Select Board 12-3-25 (Department Budgets) AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board (Department Budgets) night 1 meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts.…
🏛️ Select Board 12-2-25 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary condenses the…
🍷 Bangkok Spice Welcomes New Ownership with Liquor License Transfer Approval
From Server to Owner: A Familiar Face Takes the Helm at Bangkok Spice At the Select Board meeting held last month, the Town of Reading officially approved the transfer of…
🕰️ Select Board Approves Roof Repair for Historic Train Depot
Historic Reading Train Depot Roof Repair Moves Forward with Preservation in Mind At last months Select Board meeting, members voted unanimously 4-0 with Haley recused as an abutter, to approve…
🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today
Join Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick at her office hours on Monday November 10 at the Pleasant Street Center from 12:15PM-1:15PM. Come by to ask questions, share your thoughts, or…
💰 Select Board Approves FY26 Tax Classification Shift After Robust Debate
Diverse Perspectives Shape Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Policy In a contentious yet ultimately unanimous vote, the Reading Select Board approved a shift in the town’s FY26 tax classification, increasing the…
💵 AI Baby of Myself Explaining the Split Tax Rates
Confused about split tax rates in town? We've got you covered! We used AI babies from the actual meeting to break down the options in the simplest way possible. Which…
