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.

Registration for Reading Recreation’s Fall programs is now open, but families may notice a shorter lineup than usual this season.

Reading has a new way to get around town.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, September 11 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.

Tonight’s your chance to ask questions directly about Reading’s proposed FY28 operational override.

As summer winds down and Reading heads into a new school year, the Reading Food Pantry thanks the community for its year-round support and wishes students, teachers, and staff a great year ahead.

Reading residents will have another chance to put their questions to town and school leaders during a virtual session on Monday, August 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm about the proposed FY28 operational override.

Bill Lockhart, of Reading Troop 702, is establishing a Mini-Food Pantry on the Library grounds as his final Eagle Scout project. The installation is scheduled to take place this week.

The Town of Reading had launched an updated tax calculator to help residents estimate how the ballot questions on the November 3, 2026, State Election ballot could affect their property taxes.

Reading residents will have another chance this week to hear directly from town and school officials about the proposed $6.5M operational override, this time in person.

Reading station is set for a high-level platform, and the stretch of Haverhill Line track running downtown Reading toward North Wilmington will gain a long-sought second track under a nearly $140M federal grant announced Friday.