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New England Aquarium hosting family movie night with screening of Finding Nemo

The New England Aquarium invites guests to experience Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo like never before on the Simons Theatre's five-story giant screen. This family-friendly evening on the Saturday after Thanksgiving offers audiences the chance to revisit the ocean adventure that introduced millions to the wonders of marine life, from clownfish and blue tangs to sea turtles and white sharks.

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Veterans Day ceremony brings together generations in Reading

Hundreds of residents gathered at Memorial Park on a chilly Veterans Day morning to honor the men and women who have served our country. Despite the cold, and even a few snowflakes, the crowd stood together in gratitude and reflection during a heartfelt ceremony organized by the Reading Veterans Services Office.

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Foster Youth Presented Solutions for Child Welfare Reform at Cambridge Forum

Young people with lived experience in the foster care system presented projects at Boston CASA's first in-person Youth Advisory Board Forum on Nov. 1 at the Cambridge Public Library. The presentations addressed critical child welfare issues and proposed solutions backed by original research and personal insights.

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Reading to honor local veterans on November 11

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.

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Bingo with Badges

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

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Foster Youth to Present Solutions for Child Welfare Reform at November 1 Forum

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.

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Prescott Street paving scheduled for October 22

The Town of Reading Department of Public Works has announced that paving work will begin on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:00 am, weather permitting. Contractor PJ Albert Inc. will be applying a binder mix on Prescott Street, between Sunnyside Avenue and Summer Avenue.

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RCTV Fundraiser at Mandarin Reading tonight

RCTV is inviting the commuity to come together tonight for a special fundraising dinner at Mandarin Reading. Guests can ejoy a delicious meal while supporting Reading’s own community television station.

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Downtown trick-or-Treat returns to Reading!

Ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses - get ready! It’s almost time for Downtown Trick-or-Treat, one of Reading’s favorite Halloween traditions. Grab your costumes and head downtown for an afternoon packed with treats, laughter, and community fun.

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