Students, school leaders, coaches, and Town officials gathered Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, at the Reading Memorial High School Hawkes Fieldhouse to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a newly renovated training and weight room facilities.

Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month at the 2nd annual Black History Trivia Night from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm on Monday, February 23, at the Reading Public Library.

Both the boys’ and girls’ indoor track teams from Reading Memorial High School delivered standout performances at the MIAA Division 3 State Indoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Nomination papers for the following elected positions are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Colonial Chorus Players proudly presents the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, March 6–15 at the Old Hose House Theater in Reading.

Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome back Children’s Book Author Cynthia Platt as she celebrates her new book Bunny in Disguise, Saturday, February 21 at 3:00pm.

Whitelam Books is excited to welcome author Kristin Bair to our fiction book club on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00pm.

A recent issue of the 28 Days of Black History newsletter from Feb. 8, 2026, highlights the history and lasting impact of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” widely known as the Black National Anthem.

Our creative community is strongest when many voices are heard. If you feel inspired, please consider submitting your own work to The Reading Observer.

Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome Children’s Book Author and Illustrator AJ Smith to our weekly story time as he shares his book Catnip Mouse, Wednesday, February 18 at 10:30am.

Black History Month marks more than a moment of recognition; it reflects a century-long effort to ensure that Black history, scholarship, and lived experiences are remembered, taught, and valued.

February is National Heart Month, a time to focus on habits that help prevent heart disease and support long-term cardiovascular health.

Nomination papers for the following elected positions are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office.

With the New England Patriots headed back to the Super Bowl, excitement is building for game-day gatherings, watch parties, and plenty of football food.

Residents are invited to stop by Reading Town Hall next week for open office hours with the Town’s Office of Equity and Social Justice. No appointment is required.

The Town of Reading has announced that the Downtown Improvement Phase II project is now officially out to bid, marking a major step forward in planned upgrades to the High Street and depot-area downtown corridor.

Winter weather is making another appearance in Reading, with steady snowfall expected to bring about 3-4 inches of total accumulation before tapering off later this afternoon. Town crews began road treatment early and continue working through neighborhood streets to keep travel routes as safe as possible.

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has released its recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 and younger, offering families and caregivers a clear roadmap for routine vaccinations from birth through the teen years.

More than 1,000 municipal leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered January 22-24, 2026, in Boston’s Seaport District for the annual conference of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, known as Connect 351, a three-day event focused on policy, training, collaboration, and advocacy for cities and towns.