The MBTA Communities law requires the 177 municipalities in the Boston area to confirm that they have a zoning district of reasonable size where multifamily housing (3+ units) is zoned for by-right. Reading does NOT currently comply with the law and our zoning must be revised to meet the new requirements. Reading's Planning Department is […]
MBTA Communities Knowledge Session #3 Join Town officials on Wednesday, November 8th at 7pm for this knowledge session on Reading's proposed MBTA Communities District. The meeting will be in person at the Reading Public Library and via Zoom. See more information here: https://www.readingma.gov/826/MBTA-Communities-Process Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84579166599 Meeting ID: 845 7916 6599
Upcoming Public Hearings: The CPDC's public hearings on the proposed zoning changes will be from December through February, ahead of April Town Meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are tentatively scheduled to be held in the Select Board Room at Town Hall and on Zoom, details updated closer to each event date. December 18: 7:30pm - In […]
Come ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the current proposed zoning changes for compliance with the MBTA Communities law. No presentations, staff will just be available to answer any questions and discuss the concepts. Wednesday, January 10 12:30pm-2pm in person at the Library Community Room Wednesday, January 17 12:30pm-2pm Zoom Only (Meeting ID: 842 2680 […]
Come ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the current proposed zoning changes for compliance with the MBTA Communities law. No presentations, staff will just be available to answer any questions and discuss the concepts. Wednesday, January 10 12:30pm-2pm in person at the Library Community Room Wednesday, January 17 12:30pm-2pm Zoom Only (Meeting ID: 842 2680 […]
Come ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the current proposed zoning changes for compliance with the MBTA Communities law. No presentations, staff will just be available to answer any questions and discuss the concepts. Wednesday, January 10 12:30pm-2pm in person at the Library Community Room Wednesday, January 17 12:30pm-2pm Zoom Only (Meeting ID: 842 2680 […]
Public Hearings: The CPDC's public hearings on the proposed zoning changes will be from December through February, ahead of April Town Meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are below, all meetings will be held in hybrid format both in person and on Zoom, with details updated closer to each event date. Upcoming - February 5: 7pm In […]
MBTA Communities Summer Engagement - Save the Date! Upcoming meeting information: JUNE 12 Concept Introductions and Feedback Location: Reading High Memorial High School Library & Zoom JULY 10 Refined and Narrowing Concepts Location TBD JULY 31 Finalizing our Preferences Location TBD For more information: Email readingmbtac@ci.reading.ma.us or visit https://www.readingma.gov/mbtac
Residents to share health concerns and alternatives to MBTA proposal to add turnback track idling 18 hours a day along side soccer field, school, elderly housing, conservation land and hundreds of homes. Reading Library, Saturday-February 1st, 1 to 3 pm. Community room Come, hear and help! Contact Pat Crowley (email patcplum@yahoo.com) with questions.
The MBTA will host an in-person public meeting on its Reading Turnback Track project on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 7:00 – 8:30 PM, at the Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street in Reading. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the progress and benefits of the project and answer questions. […]
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is holding a public meeting to share updates and gather community feedback on the Reading Turnback Track and Commuter Rail Improvement. Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 Location: Reading Public Library (64 Middlesex Ave, Reading MA) Time: 7:00 PM Attendance is limited for in-person participation due to space constraints, but […]
The Town of Reading Select Board is hosting a special public meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center to discuss the MBTA’s proposed Turnback Track Project in Reading and the impact to the community. The meeting will begin at 7:00PM. Residents are encouraged to attend and share […]
