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💵 Select Board Debates Override Options as Reading Faces Mounting Budget Pressures
Board members weigh whether to present voters with one override amount or…
🏛️ Select Board 7-22-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
📕 Library Trustees, Select Board Appoint Brenna Sullivan to Fill Library Board Vacancy
"Local bookseller and lifelong Reading resident earns joint appointment after interviews with…
👮♂️ Reading Police Chief David Clark Announces 2027 Retirement After 32 Years of Service
"Chief David Clark Reflects on Career, Announces Retirement and Succession Recommendation" Reading…
🏛️ Select Board 7-14-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
📈 Officials Weigh Major Override as Budget Pressures Mount
"Joint Meeting Highlights Potential Service Cuts, Staffing Reductions, and Need for Long-Term…
🍹 Select Board Approves Expanded Sunday and Holiday Alcohol Sales Hours
"Board adopts local option approved by Town Meeting to extend operating hours…
🪵 Town Explores Cost-Saving Options for Mattera Cabin
"Accessibility improvements could cost up to $181,000, with savings opportunities under review"…
🏛️ Select Board 6-23-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🍩 Select Board Approves Early Opening License for Salem Street Dunkin’
"Revised Plan Earns Approval on Second Review" The Select Board has unanimously…
🛤️ Town Supports MBTA Grant to Study Elimination of Rail Crossings
"Study Targets Safer, Smoother Travel at Key Intersections" The Town of Reading…
🚰 Select Board Approves FY27 Utility Rates with Water Increase and Sewer Decrease
"Rate Changes Balance Infrastructure Needs with Cost Relief for Residents" The Select…
🎨 Public Art Installation Featuring “Patches the Pig” Unveiled at Haven Depot
"Grant-Funded Art Enhances Downtown Transit Area" Two new public art installations are…
🏛️ Select Board 6-9-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
☕ Select Board Approves Liquor License for Bean & Barrel
"European-style café planned for downtown Reading earns unanimous board approval" The Select…
🍩 Select Board Backs Early Opening at Main Street Dunkin’, Delays Salem
"Proposal to shift hours to 5:00 a.m. draws mixed reaction from residents,…
🏳️🌈 Reading Car Pride Parade and Celebration Today
Reading’s 6th annual Pride Parade and Celebration is today, Saturday June 6th,…
🏛️ Select Board 5-26-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
📉 Reading Officials Launch Override Discussion as FY28 Budget Gap Emerges
"Finance Committee outlines structural deficit, tax impact concerns, and timeline for potential…
🅿️ 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…
📣 Select Board Approves National Public Works Week Resolution
"Resolution honors DPW staff for vital services supporting infrastructure, safety, and daily…
📺 New RCTV Director Deirdre Morales Introduced at Select Board Meeting
"𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩" New Reading Community…
🏥 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…
🏛️ Select Board 5-12-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🏛️ Select Board 4-14-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🏛️ Melissa Murphy Elected Select Board Chair; Karen Rose-Gillis Named Vice Chair
"Board selects new leadership team following recent town election" At Tuesday night’s…
📮 Select Board Vice Chair Melissa Murphy Leads Regional Effort to Uphold Voter Approved Legislative Audit
The Town of Reading has taken a leading role in a growing…
🏛️ D’Arezzo Emphasizes Data‑Driven Leadership at Select Board Forum
"Candidate addresses budget pressures, development, and public process" Select Board candidate Tony…
🏛️ Bramante Focuses on Fiscal Discipline & Affordability at Select Board Forum
"Candidate highlights cost control, override concerns, and senior affordability" Select Board candidate…
🏛️ Bacci Highlights Experience and Fiscal Approach at Select Board Forum
"Incumbent frames re‑election bid around experience and fiscal caution" Incumbent Select Board…
🏛️ Three Select Board Candidates Outline Priorities at Community Forum
"Voters hear contrasting priorities on taxes, traffic, and town leadership" Three of…
🏛️ Select Board 3-24-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🎙️ Reading Recap Select Board Candidates Forum Thursday at 7PM
Reading Recap is pleased to announce its 2026 Local Election Candidate Conversation…
🎤 Jayne Wellman Outlines Vision for Reading in Town Manager Interview
"Interview Focuses on Budgets, Building Projects, and Community Engagement" Jayne Wellman, Reading’s…
🕰️ Select Board Member Carlo Bacci Office Hours Today
Select Board Member Carlo Bacci is hosting office hours on Tuesday, March…
🎤 Select Board Seeks Public Input on Jayne Wellman Town Manager Interview
via the Town of Reading - On Monday, March 23, 2026, at…
🅿️ Debate Erupts Over Burbank Ice Arena Lease and Parking Agreement
"Lease terms, finances, and oversight dominates Select Board meeting" Tensions surrounding the…
💰 Select Board Votes Follow Approval of Multi‑Million‑Dollar Contracts
"Board clarifies authority amid major projects and leadership transition" Two 4–1 votes…
🏛️ Select Board 3-10-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🏛️ Tony D’Arezzo Announces Select Board Election Run
Hello, my name is Tony D’Arezzo and I’m running for Select Board.…
🏛️ Select Board 3-3-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🏛️ Select Board Names Jayne Wellman Acting Town Manager
"Weighs Path to Permanent Appointment" The Reading Select Board unanimously approved a…
🏛️ Carlo Bacci Announces Re-Election to the Select Board Campaign
Hello, I'm Carlo Bacci, and I'm running for reelection to the Reading…
🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today
Connect with Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick during her office hours on…
🏛️ Select Board 2-24-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🏛️ Karen Herrick Announces Re-Election to the Select Board Campaign
Dear Friends and Neighbors, When I was first elected to the Select…
🏛️ Board Votes to Execute Separation Agreement with Town Manager Matthew Kraunelis
"Decision sets in motion the search process for Reading’s next Town Manager"…
📊 CPA Study Committee Presents Findings, Recommends 1% Tax Surcharge
"Opposition Emerges, but Charter Still Compels CPA Placement on Ballot" At the…
🏛️ Select Board 2-17-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🚫 Select Board Addresses Alleged Unauthorized MMA Vote by Gately-Herrick
"𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙈𝘼 𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨" The Reading…
🚱 MWRA Rejects Reading’s Bid for Partial Entrance Fee Refund
"As One of the State’s Highest Water-Rate Communities, Reading’s Appeal for Relief…
🏛️ Select Board 2-10-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today
Connect with Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick during her office hours on…
🚰 MWRA Advisory Board 2-5-26 AI Recap
Below is a summary of Reading's discussion from the February 5, 2026…
🥂 Select Board Approves All‑Alcohol License for DiBlasi’s Restaurant
- License approval paves way for spring opening - At their most…
🗳️ Select Board Approves In‑Person Early Voting for April 7th Election
Local election dates and deadlines outlined The Reading Select Board voted last…
🎉 Select Board Recognizes The Last Corner’s 50 Years of Service
A longtime Reading favorite was almost called Paul and Nick's The Reading…
🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis Office Hours Today
Select Board Member Karen Rose-Gillis will host office hours this Saturday January…
🏛️ Select Board 1-27-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
♿ Select Board Establishes Commission on Disabilities
Board finalizes disability commission structure under town bylaw The Select Board voted…
🏛️ Salvatore “Sal” Bramante Announces Candidacy for Reading Select Board
Sal Bramante announces his candidacy for one of the two open seats…
🚨 Select Board Addresses Incident Following December 18th Meeting
Incident prompts safety measures, including ongoing police presence The Reading Select Board…
🏛️ Select Board 1-6-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board meeting, organized by…
🕰️ Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick Office Hours Today
Connect with Select Board Member Karen Gately-Herrick during her office hours on…
