💰 Applications Open: Reading Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program (2026–2027)
The Town of Reading and the Pleasant Street Center are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Senior Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program. This program offers…
🏛️ 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 meeting, Melissa Murphy was elected as the new Chair of the Reading Select Board, while Karen…
🏫 School Committee 4-10-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the School Committee meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary condenses the…
⌨️ New at the Library! Tech Tips to Live Better & Spend Less
Level Up with Tech: Live Better, Spend Less This spring, RPL is offering two programs designed to help you master your devices and keep more money in your pocket. On…
🗓️ This Week in Meetings 4/13 – 4/17
Here's the updated list of all meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. Please note that this information is accurate as of Monday morning only—new meetings may…
📮 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 regional effort to support enforcement of the voter approved audit of the Massachusetts Legislature, with Select Board Vice Chair Melissa…
🌆 Zoning Board Hears Proposal to Convert Former Dowd Medical Building into Apartments
"Plan to redevelop longtime medical landmark sparks debate among neighbors" A longtime medical office building at 107 Woburn Street, best known as the former home of Dowd Medical Group, could soon take…
💬 Women’s League of Reading to Host “New Member Mixer” at Whitelam Books
The Women’s League of Reading (WLR) invites community members to attend a New Member Mixer on Tuesday, May 5 from 7:00–8:30 PM at Whitelam Books. This casual, drop-in event is…
🥫 Stuff-A-Cruiser Food Drive Today 10AM-12PM
Today, April 11th from 10:00AM-12:00PM, there will be a Stuff-A-Cruiser Food drive at Market Basket 30 General Way in Reading. Donate today to support local families in need. All donations…
🍨 Parker PTO Fundraiser Today at Dandis
HAPPENING TODAY: Come and support the Parker Middle School PTO today April 10th from 3:00PM - 8:30PM at 1331 Main Street in Reading. Dandis is proud to donate a portion…


