House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, October 9 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center.

The Reading Police Department responded to the area of 70 Walkers Brook Drive on Tuesday, September 22, after a reported incident at approximately 12:45 pm.

The town and Reading Public Schools will hold the second of this week’s public forums on the proposed FY28 Proposition 2 ½ override today.

The Reading Memorial High School Athletic Hall of Fame is asking the community for help funding a new panel for its Wall of Fame.

The Town’s contracted tree service, AL Tree Service, will perform work throughout the Maillet, Sommes & Morgan Conservation Area at 62 Willow Street on Saturday, September 19.

Reading residents have two more opportunities this week to learn about the proposed FY28 Proposition 2 ½ override.

Work in the Town Forest parking area is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 16, and will close Lot 5 for approximately three days while crews complete the project.

The donation will be used to purchase two eight-foot double benches for the pavilion area at the new pickleball courts.

On September 21, audiobooks will be relocated to the first floor on the shelves after the DVDs.

Massachusetts held its state primary on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, and while Reading’s own results have already been reported, the races on Reading’s ballot were also decided by voters across the state.

Reading residents looking for a way to shape town policy and quality of life have until September 30 to apply for one of several open seats on town boards, committees, and commissions.

Committee to advocate for the $6.5 million Proposition 2 ½ override on Reading’s November 3, 2026 ballot.

The Reading Select Board presented a Certificate of Recognition during the Select Board meeting to the town’s 11-year-old Little League division team.

The Reading Select Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, September 8, to confirm Deputy Chief Christine Amendola as the town’s next Chief of Police.

Reading residents are reminded that rubbish collection will be delayed by one day this week due to the holiday.

The Reading Department of Public Works has released its September newsletter, with details on fall collection events, the compost center’s season, curbside leaf pickup, and new trash and recycling rules.

The Reading Police Department is asking riders, and especially parents of younger riders, to understand what they are operating and the laws that apply, as electric devices grow more common on the town’s roads

Town Clerk Laura Gemme reached a milestone this week, completing her 50th election for the town of Reading.

Here’s how Reading voted and what the results mean heading into November.

Today is Massachusetts’ September 1 State Primary. If you haven’t voted early, polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.