📚 Reading Public Library – FY27 Budget Overview
Increase helps maintain 60-hour weekly schedule and growing digital offerings The Reading Public Library is requesting a 2.7% increase in its fiscal year 2027 budget to maintain staffing levels, keep…
🏛️ Select Board 12-9-25 (Department Budgets) AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Select Board (Department Budgets) night 2 meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts.…
🦺 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…

