🚮 Residents Face New Trash Rules as Automated Collection Begins July 6th
"Free bulk item pickup ends after this week as town transitions to fully automated trash and recycling collection" Reading residents will see significant changes to curbside trash and recycling collection…
🪙 Override Joint Forum 6-25-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Finance Committee, Select Board and School Committee joint override forum meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the…
🪵 Town Explores Cost-Saving Options for Mattera Cabin
"Accessibility improvements could cost up to $181,000, with savings opportunities under review" At the recent Select Board meeting, Town Manager Jayne Wellman and Conservation Administrator Chuck Tirone provided an update on potential accessibility and…
🏞️ Conservation Commission 6-24-26 AI Recap
Below is a summarized version of the Conservation Commission meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary condenses the…
💸 Reading Education Foundation Highlighted During School Committee Community Spotlight
"Festival of Trees fundraiser powers $40,000 in grants for Reading teachers and students" The Reading Education Foundation was featured during a Community Spotlight at the last School Committee meeting, where…
🏛️ Select Board 6-23-26 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…
🎸 It’s PorchFest Time
It is time to begin planning your route for this Saturday’s Reading PorchFest. With 110 musical acts of all genres spread out over the town at 48 locations there should…
✍️ LTE: DAV Condemns Congressional Proposal to Cut Disability Benefits for 1.5 Million Veterans
To the Editor: Once again, we find ourselves in the regrettable position of having to defend the benefits that disabled veterans earn through their service and sacrifice. This week, a…
📖 Summer is for Reading and Writing with the Reading Public Library
This summer, discover how Reading is Revolutionary at the Library! We’re celebrating 250 years of independence with a Summer Reading program for children (ages 6 and up), teens, and adults…
Let Grow Summer Independence Challenge Comes to Reading
Reading Public Schools, the Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support, the Reading Recreation Division, Reading Public Library, and the Reading Police Department are launching the Let Grow Summer Independence Challenge.…
