“Take good care of the children.”

Reading’s meet against Woburn on Tuesday, May 12th, was significant in three ways: 1) it was the final dual meet of the season; 2) it was the only home meet of the season; and 3) it was Senior Night. 

Residents interested in Reading’s long-term financial outlook are encouraged to attend an upcoming public Financial Forum hosted during the Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 20.

It’s time to mark your calendars for the 6th annual Reading Pride Parade and Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 6.

The Town of Reading will once again gather this Memorial Day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

This past Saturday, May 9th, the Reading track teams once again braved rain and cold conditions to showcase their skills.

It’s time to mark your calendars for the 6th annual Reading Pride Parade and Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 6.

Coming off a cold and rainy State Relays meet just two days prior, Reading’s track team took on Arlington in decidedly different conditions.

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) team of skilled lineworkers brought home top honors at this year’s Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA) Lineworkers Rodeo, held on May 12 at Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln, NH.

The Town of Reading Veterans Services is inviting residents, scouts, and community groups to take part in a long-standing tradition of honoring local veterans ahead of Memorial Day 2026 and America’s 250th birthday.

With just a few days to go, families are reminded that “Bump, Baby, and Beyond,” a free community health and resource fair taking place this Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Lynnfield.

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

The Reading track teams drove down to Oliver Ames in Easton, MA on a cold, windy, and rainy day with big goals in mind. 

Something remarkable happened in 2025: about 18 states banned students’ access to smartphones and other personal electronic devices from the first to the last bell of the school day

Whitelam Books is excited to host Slow Craft for a Bedazzled Books Workshop on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:00-8:00PM!

More than 150 donated bikes found new homes this week as the community came together for Reading’s annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away event.

The Reading Symphony Orchestra will close out its pops season with a space-themed musical adventure during “Blast Off into Space!” on Sunday, May 17, at 3:30 pm at the William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center at Reading Memorial High School.

The Reading Police Department is reminding residents and students to prioritize safety as the annual “Senior Assassin” game, involving Reading Memorial High School seniors, officially began on May 7.

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

The Reading Community Singers (RCS) will welcome the community to their annual spring concert, As the Seasons Turn, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7:30 pm at Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center.