Select Board ยท 2025

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๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Select Board Weighs Burbank Lease and Unified Sports Funding

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ The Reading Select…

๐Ÿ“บ Select Board Approves New Multi-Year Grant Agreement with RCTV

Angela Merrill Steps In as Interim Director Amid Major Overhaul of RCTVโ€™s…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 12-18-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ’ธ Select Board Approves $68.9 Million Bond for Major Town Projects

AAA Rating Helps Reading Lock in Favorable Rate for $68.9M Bond The…

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Reading Facilitiesย  โ€“ FY27 Budget Overview

Facilities Department Holds Budget Flat Amid Rising Costs The Reading Facilities Department…

๐Ÿ“š Reading Public Library โ€“ FY27 Budget Overview

Increase helps maintain 60-hour weekly schedule and growing digital offerings The Reading…

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Coming Soon to Reading at Walkers Brook Driveโ€ฆ

Locally Owned Toscana Forno to Bring Rustic Italian Cuisine and Full Bar…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 12-9-25 (Department Budgets) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Select Board (Department Budgets) night…

๐Ÿฆบ Reading DPW โ€“ FY27 Budget Overview

The Reading Department of Public Works is seeking a modest *1.4% increase…

๐Ÿš’ Reading Fire Department โ€“ FY27 Budget Overview

Aligning Resources to Meet Community Safety Goals The Reading Fire Department is…

๐Ÿš“ Reading Police Department โ€“ FY27 Budget Overview

Department cites need for proactive policing and expanded safety programs The Reading…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 12-3-25 (Department Budgets) AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the Select Board (Department Budgets) night…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 12-2-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿท Bangkok Spice Welcomes New Ownership with Liquor License Transfer Approval

From Server to Owner: A Familiar Face Takes the Helm at Bangkok…

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Approves Roof Repair for Historic Train Depot

Historic Reading Train Depot Roof Repair Moves Forward with Preservation in Mind…

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today

Join Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick at her office hours on Monday…

๐Ÿ’ฐ Select Board Approves FY26 Tax Classification Shift After Robust Debate

Diverse Perspectives Shape Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Policy In a contentious yet…

๐Ÿ’ต AI Baby of Myself Explaining the Split Tax Rates

Confused about split tax rates in town? We've got you covered! We…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 11-4-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ November is SEPAC Awareness Monthย 

Town, Schools officially celebrate Special Education Parent Advisory Council The Town of…

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Melissa Murphy Office Hours Today

Join Select Board Member Melissa Murphy at her office hours on Tuesday…

๐Ÿš‰ Residents Push Back Against MBTA Turnback Track Proposal

Symbolic Vote Sends Clear Message to MBTA: Rethink the Turnback Track Location…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board (MBTA) 10-27-25 AI Recap

Below is a summarized version of the special Select Board meeting discussing…

๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Town of Reading Special Select Board MBTA Meeting Tonight

The Town of Reading Select Board is hosting a special public meeting…

๐Ÿ“ฑ Select Board Votes on New Social Media & Phone Use Policy

New guidelines address social media conduct and cell phone use during meetings…

๐Ÿ“Š Reading Assessor Outlines FY26 Tax Classification Options

Senior Relief, Property Values, and Business Impact At Tuesday nightโ€™s Select Board…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 10-21-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Town of Reading Special Select Board MBTA Meeting

The Town of Reading Select Board is hosting a special public meeting…

๐Ÿšฎ Select Board Approves New Trash Contract After Lengthy Debate

~$13M Trash & Recycling Deal Highlights Fiscal Pressures and Tradeoffs After months…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 10-16-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿšฎ Trash Talk: Select Board Deliberates Costly Recycling Contract Options

Town officials face tough choices between cost savings and service quality in…

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian Heritage Month Proclamation Passes 4-0-1, Breaks Tradition of Unity

A Moment of Pause in a Townโ€™s Tradition of Unity In a…

๐Ÿš‡ Three Boards, One Controversy: Officials Scrutinize MBTA Turnback Track

Community Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny Intensify The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authorityโ€™s (MBTA)…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 10-7-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis Office Hours Today

Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis will host office hours today, Saturday September…

๐Ÿšฎ Reading Moves Toward New Trash & Recycling Contract

Major changes include bi-weekly recycling, bulk item fees, and tech upgrades In…

โ›ณ Coming Soon to Reading โ€“ Champions Indoor Golfย 

Champions Indoor Golf Approved for All-Alcohol License in Reading The Reading Select…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 9-16-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿฅซ Reading Food Pantry Eyes Expansion at Pleasant Street Center

In a heartfelt and data-driven presentation to the Reading Select Board Tuesday…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 9-9-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today

Select Board Member Karen Gately Herrick will host office hours today, Monday…

๐Ÿš’ Reading Fire Department Eyes Revenue Boost Through Ambulance Billing Overhaul

In a strategic move to enhance municipal revenue and reduce financial strain…

๐ŸงŠ Tensions Rise During Ice Arena Annual Update to Select Board

At the August 26, 2025 Select Board meeting, the annual update from…

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today

Select Board Member Karen Gately Herrik will host office hours this August…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 8-26-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis Office Hours Today

Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis will host office hours today, Monday August…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 8-5-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis Office Hours Today

Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis will host office hours today, July 28th…

๐ŸŒฒ Mulberry Forest School Seeks to Launch Nature-Based Program at Mattera Cabin

A new private micro-school with a mission rooted in environmental education and…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 7-15-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿ“‘ Select Board Outlines New Goals for Town Manager Matt Kraunelis

At Tuesday nights Select Board meeting, members engaged in a wide-ranging discussion…

๐Ÿ“š Select Board Unanimously Approves Naming Town Archive After Virginia Adams

In a heartfelt and unanimous decision, the Reading Select Board voted Tuesday…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 6-24-25 AI Recap

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

๐Ÿšฐ Select Board Approves FY26 Water and Sewer Rates

Reading Select Board Approves FY26 Water and Sewer Rates with No Increase,…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 6-10-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 6-3-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 5-27-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 4-14-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿš’ Itโ€™s Official, Richard Nelson is Readingโ€™s New Fire Chief

In February 2024, Richard Nelson was appointed as the new Deputy Fire…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 4-1-25 AI Recap

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 1st Annual Candidate Conversations Forum Tonight 7-9PM

Tonight, March 24th from 7-9pm, Reading Recap will be hosting itโ€™s First…

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 1st Annual Candidate Conversations Forum 3/24 from 7-9PM

On Monday March 24th from 7-9pm, Reading Recap will be hosting itโ€™s…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 3-18-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Select Board 3-4-25 AI Recap

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Chris Cook Announces Select Board Election Run

Hello residents of Reading! My name is Christopher Cook, and Iโ€™m excited…

๐Ÿ“ข Introducing Reading Recap AI Meeting Recaps!

After beta testing various platforms over the past couple months, I'm happy…

๐Ÿ’ณ Parking Kiosks Back On? Yes & No

At last nights Select Board meeting, the board had 2 motions to…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ February 4th Select Board Agenda Preview

The Select Board will be meeting this evening at 7:00pm in the…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Matt Kraunelis Receives Contract Extension Through June 2026

During last nights Select Board meeting, the board executed an employment agreement…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ January 21st Select Board Agenda Preview

The Select Board will be meeting this evening at 7:00pm in the…

๐Ÿ›๏ธ January 7th Select Board Agenda Preview

The Select Board will be meeting this evening at 7:00pm in the…