The MBTA has officially withdrawn its Notice of Intent (NOI) for the proposed Turnback Track project near Vine Street in Reading - marking the second time the proposal has been withdrawn without prejudice, meaning the MBTA can refile the project again at any time.

The Reading Public Health Department is alerting residents that the FDA and CDC are investigating a national outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.

The Town of Reading invites you to help shape the future of Walkers Brook Drive. We will share project updates, potential design alternatives, and next steps. Your input is key to guide this phase.

After more than 30 years designing and crafting jewelry that combines artistry with heritage, Richard Berberian is closing Elyse Fine Jewelers.

After two years of careful planning, the Reading Public Library is excited to announce the construction of a new outdoor terrace. This project was developed through collaboration between community members, town staff, and design experts, and made possible by the generosity of the Reading Public Library Foundation.

The Town of Reading is advising residents that beginning Thursday, November 6, at 7:00 am, weather permitting, roadway paving work will take place on several local streets. PJ Alberts Inc. will be applying the final top pavement layer on the following roadways:

The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF), providing help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their families through crucial financial support, will host a ‘Hop Over’ event at Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen in North Reading, MA on Thursday, November 6.

The Town of Reading’s Veterans Services Department invites the community to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of Reading’s veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 am at Memorial Park.

Earlier last month, the Peter Sanborn community had the pleasure of hosting the Reading Police Department for an engaging “Bingo with Badges” event!

For the first time in history, more than a month into the federal government shutdown, over 1 million Massachusetts residents are facing the first month in which they will not receive any funds for food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). There is no clarity on when SNAP benefits will resume, but for so many families, SNAP is a lifeline. They are already stretching their budgets to the max to put food on the table each day.

Looking for a meaningful way to reduce your carbon footprint and support clean energy close to home? RMLD’s Renewable Choice program lets customers voluntarily increase the amount of renewable, non-carbon energy powering their home or business - going above the standard energy mix delivered each year.

The Reading Center for Active Living (RECAL) project continues to make great progress. Over the past year, the Town has achieved several critical milestones, moving the project from concept into reality.

Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome author Josh Funk, reading from his new Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast installment, WHODONUT? A Holiday Mystery, as well as illustrator and author Nancy Goulet, sharing her new board book, Vroom, Baby Driver, Zoom, on Saturday, November 8 at 3:00pm.

Young people with lived experience in the foster care system will present research-based projects on critical child welfare issues at Boston CASA's first in-person Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Forum on November 1. Four youth will deliver 10-minute presentations featuring original research, personal insights, statistics, and actionable recommendations on topics ranging from improving residential programs to communication gaps between foster youth and DCF caseworkers.

As a result of the federal government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the funding that powers this benefit are currently uncertain. As such, please see the resources below for those who may have their SNAP funds impacted by the shutdown, and how residents can help support local resources for neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Town Manager Matt Kraunelis is pleased to announce that Reading is a recipient of a $100,000 Small Town PARC Grant.

American History enthusiasts - take note! On November 5, Dr. William Fowler, Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at Northeastern University, joins us in person to discuss his latest book: George Washington and the Creation of the American Republic. Despite new access to Washington’s writings, biographers often overlook the period from 1781 to 1789. Yet in these critical years, he quietly shaped the nation's future, guiding it toward a strong central government.

Each October, communities around the world come together to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month - a time to remember the lives lost too soon and support families who have experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.

October marks Menopause Awareness Month, a time dedicated to empowering women through education, support, and open dialogue about this important stage of life. The observance aims to dispel myths, reduce stigma, and promote understanding of the physical and emotional changes that accompany menopause.

The Reading Democratic Town Committee (RDTC) held its annual fundraising dinner on Friday, October 17, at the Old South Church. The event drew a strong turnout of more than fifty attendees, including Senator Jason Lewis, Representative Richard Haggerty, and Reading Select Board member Karen Gately Herrick.