Take a proactive step toward better health - stop by for a free, walk-in blood pressure screening with the Town Nurse.

Date: Saturday. June 28. 2025

Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Various locations throughout Reading

• Executive Session Purpose 2 & 3: Public employee committee health insurance agreement (all unions)

• Discuss and vote to approve gift of land off Waverly Road

• Discuss and vote to dedicate Archive Room per request from the Historical Commission

• Update from Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee (ACE)

• Discuss Town Manager goals

• Discuss and vote on appointments of Boards & Committees

• 413 Main Street: Discuss and vote to acquire by gift or eminent domain, an approx. 261 sq. ft. portion of land located at 413 Main, from McDonald’s

Join us on Saturday, June 21, for the annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival - a family-friendly celebration honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Dig into summer with your neighbors at the Community Garden Party!

Join the Reading Lion’s Club for a day of fun, food, and community!

The Reading Lion’s Club is excited to host the 20th annual Reading Friends and Family Day, also known as Town Day, bringing the community together for a day filled with activities, entertainment, and celebration.

Select Board members to attend the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Advisory Board Executive Meeting

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am, with special store hours from 9:00 - 10:00 am

Location: Marathon Sports - 668 Main Street, Reading

Start the day by connecting in person with other business professionals. Finish your morning with new custom fitted shoes and apparel.

• Discuss and vote on Juneteenth Resolution

• Discuss Arcadia Avenue Parking Issues

• Economic Development Update

• Public Hearing: Discuss and Vote on FY26 Water, Sewer, and Storm Water rates

• Discuss and vote to Approve Inter Municipal Agreement for Regional Assessor through June 30, 2028

• Discussion and vote to Extend or Execute a New Grant Agreement with RCTV and/or Instruct Town Manager to Explore Options Outlined in Town Counsel’s Memo

• Discuss and vote on Select Board Policy Article 1, Section 1.4 Communication

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Reading Public Library (64 Middlesex Ave)

Sign up here to attend this training.

Show your support for Reading’s LGBT+ community at the 5th annual Pride Parade & celebration!

• Discuss and vote on Pride Month Resolution

Come down to the Reading Police Department headquarters to check out the building, enjoy some fun activities, and meet the first responders that serve our community!

Registration is required for this free event.

Information will be updated when the agenda and packet are posted prior to the meeting.

Join the Town of Reading in commemorating 250 years since the start of the American Revolution and honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. This annual event is a meaningful opportunity to gather as a community in remembrance and gratitude.

Date: Tuesday, May 20

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street

Join your neighbors for a day of outdoor volunteer work as we care for Reading’s conservation land! Help clear trails, pick up litter, and improve the beauty, safety, and accessibility of our cherished green spaces.

Get your garden growing at the Reading Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale! This beloved spring tradition brings together green thumbs and garden newbies alike for a fun, community-driven event packed with plants, flowers, and seasonal inspiration.

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Time: 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM

Location: Hawkes Fieldhouse at Reading Memorial High School (62 Oakland Road)

Vote for the debt exclusions to complete the Killam Elementary School and Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) capital projects.

The Town of Reading will hold Night 4 of Town Meeting to cover any remaining topics not discussed during the first three nights. Town Meeting Members will continue deliberating and voting on important local matters.

The Town of Reading will hold Night 3 of Town Meeting to cover any remaining topics not discussed during the first two nights. Town Meeting Members will continue deliberating and voting on important local matters.

The Town of Reading is holding a Special Town Meeting to present information and vote on two major capital projects:

Killam School Project - learn about plans for the new Killam Elementary School.

Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) Project - get details on the proposed new center to support Reading’s senior community.

Join us for Reading Annual Town Meeting, where elected Town Meeting Members will discuss and vote on key issues shaping our community. This is your opportunity to stay informed and engaged in local governance!

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Reading by giving back to nature - one tree at a time. Join fellow residents, community groups, and volunteers in planting trees throughout the Reading Town Forest.

This year’s goal? 500 trees planted with the help of volunteers like you!

Yom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah, which translates to the “Day of (Remembrance of) the Holocaust and the Heroism.” This day honors the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, as well as the resilience and bravery of survivors and those who resisted Nazi persecution.

With the cost estimates for both the Killam School Project and the Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL), town staff are holding a virtual community forum on Zoom on Wednesday April 16 at 7:00 pm to prepare for Town Meeting and the Special Town Election anticipated in May for these projects.

• Select Board Vote to Reorganize

• Liaison Assignments

• Vote to confirm Town Manager’s appointment of Richard Nelson as Fire Chief

• Vote to allow early voting for May 13, 2025 Special Town Election

• Review and vote on updated Town Forest Rules and regulations

• Vote on 52 Sanborn Street renovations

• Vote on renewable energy trust membership agreement

• Discuss Charter Review process

• Discuss charge for Master Plan Committee