The Town of Reading is reminding residents that curbside trash and recycling collection will fully transition to automated collection starting Monday, July 6, 2026.

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Reading area, in effect from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4.

Local Businesses Join Forces in Beloved Annual Event Celebrating “Shop Local” 

The Reading Rotary Club has announced it will no longer host the Reading Fall Street Faire, ending a nearly 20-year community tradition.

This summer, discover how Reading is Revolutionary at the Library!

Reading’s Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee are joining forces for a Joint Financial Forum on Thursday, June 25, at 7:00 pm at the Reading Public Library Community Rooms.

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting mosquito larvicide spraying in Reading during the final week of June.

Reading Public Schools, the Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support, the Reading Recreation Division, Reading Public Library, and the Reading Police Department are launching the Let Grow Summer Independence Challenge.

Do you have a great eye for a shot, or just a phone camera and a love for Reading?

The Town of Reading has issued a community alert advising residents of upcoming construction near the intersection of Main Street and Salem Street beginning Monday, June 22, 2026.

The southern half of Chute Street will be closed for utility work in the coming weeks, including the replacement of a water main found to be in poor condition, the town announced.

Reading Memorial High School’s Internship Program is doing exactly what it was designed to do: putting students in real workplaces, giving them real responsibilities, and sending them into the world better prepared for what comes next.

The Reading Public Library is hosting Quabbin: Yesterday and Today, a photographic exhibit that pairs historic images of the Quabbin Reservoir's creation with contemporary landscape and wildlife photography from the region.

Motorists and pedestrians should plan for delays and detours during the temporary closure from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

An evening of celebration, entertainment, legacy, Black excellence, and elegance at the Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20

House and Senate finalize $300M Chapter 90 funding proposal for FY2027

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) today announced that Abdullah Mughal and Abdul Raheem Mughal of Reading were awarded scholarships by the MassCPAs Educational Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Program. 

An unhealthy heat advisory is in effect from June 4-6, and the Town of Reading Public Health Department is urging residents to take steps to protect themselves and their neighbors.

Starting July 6, large items must be scheduled in advance through Republic Services, curbside bulk item collection no longer included in standard pickup.

The Reading Police Department’s 2026 Open House, originally scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, has been canceled due to the anticipated weather forecast.