2026 Annual Census mailed to Reading residents
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The 2026 Annual Census has been mailed from the Town Clerk’s Office, and all residents are encouraged to review the information carefully, make any necessary updates following the instructions provided, sign the form, and return it as soon as possible.
The annual census helps ensure accurate voter rolls and municipal records and is an important part of maintaining local civic participation.
What’s included in the mailing
Along with the census form, residents will find:
Dog licensing worksheet: The dog licensing period ends March 31, 2026.
Vote by Mail Application: Please note that a new Vote by Mail application must be completed and returned each calendar year in order to vote by mail.
If additional Vote by Mail applications are needed, they are available through the Town of Reading Elections page.
How to return your forms
Completed census forms, dog licensing worksheets, and Vote by Mail applications may be returned in any of the following ways:
By Mail using the enclosed addressed envelope
In person at the Town Clerk’s Office
Dropped in the white drop box outside Town Hall
More information
Residents can find additional details about the annual census on the Town Clerk’s Office webpage. Questions may also be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office at 781-942-9050.
Timely completion and return of the census helps ensure accurate town records and smooth administration of elections and municipal services.
Flyer by the Town of Reading.
