Recapping Everything in Reading, MA

RMHS Girls Swim Team Fundraiser
2022-08-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harrows Chicken Pies, GV5W+74, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Please come out to support the RMHS Girls Swim team.
SUNDAY, 8/28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harrows parking lot.
You’ll get to meet the swimmers and the captains’ parents, and get your car washed!

Early Voting for September 6th Primary
2022-08-27 09:00 - 2022-09-02 18:00 | Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Elections and Voter Registration
State Primary – September 6, 2022 / Last Day to Register to Vote – August 27, 2022
State Election – November 8, 2022 / Last Day to Register to Vote – October 29, 2022
Town Election – April 4, 2023 / Last Day to Register to Vote – March 25, 2023
September 6, 2022 State Primary Election Information – Early Voting Hours

To vote in the 2022 September State Primary Election you must request an absentee ballot, request an vote by mail ballot or vote in person.
Deadline to request an vote by mail ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 pm on August 29th.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 pm on August 29th.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person is by 5:30 pm on September 1st.

November 8, 2022 State Election Information

To vote in the 2022 November State Election you must request an absentee ballot, request an vote by mail ballot or vote in person.
Deadline to request an vote by mail ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 pm on November 1st.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 pm on November 1st.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person is by 12:00 pm on November 7th.

Paving Update
2022-08-25 07:00 - 17:00 | MA
Please be advised that beginning on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, EJ Paving Corporation will be paving (binder mix) a portion of Sunnyside Avenue (Fairview Avenue to Melbourne Avenue), and Melbourne Avenue.
Delays, detours, and road closures should be expected. If you need your vehicle during this time, please be prepared for potential delays as construction is occurring. Also, all on-street parking will be prohibited and will be strictly enforced by the Reading Police Department.
If work is occurring on your scheduled trash day, please have your trash and recycling at the curb no later than 6:30 A.M. to ensure pickup.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Town of Reading Engineering Division at 781-942-9082 or visit their webpage at www.readingma.gov for updated information.

Beer Garden on the Common
2022-08-20 14:00 - 20:00 | Town Common, 680 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Town Manager, Fidel Maltez, announced at last nights Select Board meeting that after the success of the Town’s first beer garden that a second one was planned for August 20th from 2PM-8PM. Sponsored again by the the Friends of Reading Rec, this time will feature beer from the Winter Hill Brewing Company + Scott Brothers. Also mentioned last night was that an Oktoberfest was in the works for this coming October.
Food this time around will be provided by Pizza World and Half & Half. There will also be Face Painting, Ice Cream and Games for the kids. ID’s will be required for the beer garden.
– Alcohol must remain inside the perimeter on the common that has been set up.
– Only those with proper Identification that are 21+ will be served and must get a wristband.
– Dogs are allowed, however they must remain on a leash at all times and under their owners control.
Don’t forget to bring your camping chairs and blankets!

2022 Welcome Back Picnic
2022-08-20 12:00 - 16:00 | 280 Bridge Street, 280 Bridge Street, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
Calling all RPS families and staff for a welcome back “multicultural mash-up” picnic for the 2022-23 school year!

About this event

The event will be outdoors with lawn games and music, with access to restrooms and free parking. In case of rain, there is an indoor space onsite. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Main courses will be provided and anyone who would like to bring a side dish or dessert to share, please feel free to do so, and please bring a listing of the ingredients to place next to the dish. Dishes from all cuisines are welcome – bring something your family loves!
Register for the event here.

Additionally, there is a SignUpGenius link for the event as well for donations, food and other materials needed for the event.

Casual Bird Walk
2022-08-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Town Forest (Strout Ave), Strout Ave, Reading, MA, 01867, United States
Join Dave Williams for a Casual Bird Walk! The Walkers will meet at the Reading Town Forest, with a departure time of 9:00am. For those of you who are early birds, Dave will lead Enthusiast’s Bird Walks, departing at 7:00am, on August 18th. What you need to know What you need to know: Park on Grove Street near the Strout Avenue entrance to the compost center. Participants will need to bring binoculars. Some binoculars will be available through the Reading Public Library on a first come, first serve basis. Please email Melissa at mseldon@noblenet.org if you will need a pair of binoculars. Bring a field guide if you have one! Some field guides will be available through the Reading Public Library. Hydration is key! Participants should bring water. This program brings the library outside! As such, participants should be prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear as well as bug spray, and sunscreen. Participants should be prepared to walk about a mile on flat, well maintained dirt roads and trails. Face coverings are not required but strongly recommended while indoors at the Reading Public Library. Please follow the updated COVID-19 guidelines if you’ve tested positive, been in close contact, or are experiencing new symptoms.

RMLD to Host Live Q&A and Info Session on Air Source Heat Pumps
2022-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join us for a Live Q&A and Info Session on Air Source Heat Pumps! Wednesday, August 17 – 7:00 pm

RMLD and its contractor, Abode Energy Management (Abode), are partnering to present an air source heat pump (ASHP) live Q&A and information session to RMLD customers on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 7:00 pm. An Air Source Heat Pump is an HVAC system powered by electricity that provides all-in-one heating and cooling. ASHPs offer many advantages over traditional oil, propane, and electric resistance systems including cost savings, improved efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions. Because of these benefits, heat pumps have surged in popularity from an obscure technology in the Northeast to one of the area’s fastest growing installations for homes and buildings. Titled, Maximize Incentives and Rebates for Air Source Heat Pumps, the live information session will include:

How ASHPs work and their advantages; cost comparisons; options for cold climate systems, available configurations, and keeping your existing system
RMLD’s per ton rebate, add-ons, and the rebate process; and additional informational resources
A live question-and-answer session to address customer’s burning heat pump questions

The session will be recorded and posted on RMLD’s website for those unable to attend live, and customers are encouraged to ask questions live or email them ahead of time to webinars@rmld.com.

We hope you can join us!

August 17th Paving Update
2022-08-17 07:00 - 16:00 | MA
Please be advised that beginning on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, EJ Paving Corporation will be paving (test strip of binder mix) on a portion of Sunnyside Avenue (Fairview Avenue to Melbourne Avenue); and will be paving (test strip of top course mix) on a portion of Sunnyside Avenue (Melbourne Avenue to Cul-de-sac end).

Delays, detours, and road closures should be expected.

If you need your vehicle during this time, please relocate it to a street outside of the work zone. Also, all on-street parking will be prohibited and strictly enforced by the Reading Police Department.

If work is occurring on your scheduled trash day, please have your trash and recycling at the curb no later than 6:30 A.M. to ensure pickup.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Town of Reading Engineering Division at 781-942-9082 or visit their webpage at www.readingma.gov for updated information.

Thank you!

Paving Update
2022-08-11 07:00 - 2022-08-12 17:00 | MA
Please be advised that beginning on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, EJ Paving Corporation will be reclaiming (pulverizing and grading) the existing roadway pavement on Melbourne Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue (Fairview Avenue to Melbourne Avenue). The reclaiming operation is expected to take at least two (2) days to complete.
Delays, detours, and road closures should be expected. If you need your vehicle during this time, please be prepared for potential delays as construction is occurring. Also, all on-street parking will be prohibited and will be strictly enforced by the Reading Police Department.
If work is occurring on your scheduled trash day, please have your trash and recycling at the curb no later than 6:30 A.M. to ensure pickup.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Town of Reading Engineering Division at 781-942-9082 or visit their webpage at www.readingma.gov for updated information.
