The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) team of skilled lineworkers brought home top honors at this year’s Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA) Lineworkers Rodeo, held on May 12 at Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln, NH.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) gathered last Thursday at the DPW garage for a special luncheon and recognition event, celebrating the dedication and hard work of staff across all divisions.

The Reading Food Pantry’s April newsletter highlighted both the growing demand for food assistance across Massachusetts and the strong community support that helps the Pantry continue its work.

A Reading local is bringing a deeply personal and visually striking body of work to the Worcester Art Museum, where their art is helping reshape how audiences understand disability.

Community leaders, advocates, and public servants from across Massachusetts gathered at the Massachusetts State House on Friday, February 27, 2026, for the annual Black Excellence on the Hill event.

Fitness Together Reading will celebrate 20 years in the Reading community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 2-5 pm.

Ten years, 3,653 consecutive days of lacing up, getting out the door, and running - rain, shine, snow, or heat. On Friday night, November 7, longtime resident and Town Moderator Alan Foulds reached this remarkable milestone, placing him among only a small number of committed runners nationwide.

Town Moderator Alan Foulds is known for his steady and even-handed approach when it comes to running Town Meeting. He’s been at it now for 29 years and counting. For his running club, Mystic Runners, Alan has published a weekly newsletter, chronicling the clubs events and race results for 18 years. You might say consistency is a high priority for him.

Even in a state with abundant resources, hunger remains a serious challenge. According to the Greater Boston Food Bank, one in three residents in eastern Massachusetts experiences food insecurity — a figure that has remained steady for three consecutive years. Here in Reading, the Food Pantry is working every day to meet that need while building connections that strengthen my community.

In a child welfare system that can feel chaotic, impersonal, and isolating, Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) offers something rare and powerful: a consistent adult who shows up, listens, and advocates for a child’s best interests - every step of the way.

On a quiet Sunday afternoon, residents Linda Snow Dockser and Mark Dockser were reminded of what truly makes Reading special - not just the streets and schools, but the neighbors who quietly step up to care for the community without being asked.

Do you know Walking Joe? Joe Coughlin, a Lion for more than 21 years and a former town employee, may often be seen on walks around town.

It is with great joy that Linda and Mark Dockser of Reading, MA welcome Alexa Erb into our family as she weds our son Aaron Dockser.  A summer wedding is planned in anticipation of a lifetime of partnership, fun, fulfillment, and love.

Presence&Co, Reading’s newest community space, officially opened its doors this month, offering something increasingly rare in modern life: a place to slow down, disconnect from technology, and connect meaningfully with others.

The Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus held their first two official fundraisers on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the St Agnes Parish Hall: Treasures from Your Attic (an antique road-show type of event).  

Presence&Co, a modern third place for real connection and holistic well-being, is thrilled to announce the signing of a lease for its first official location—an approximately 5,000 square-foot space in downtown Reading, MA.

In a small, unassuming space just outside of Reading’s center, a team of dedicated volunteers works quietly but powerfully to keep hundreds of neighbors fed, cared for, and supported.

For Preston Lucas, what began as a way to support his son’s Little League team turned into a lifelong commitment to the community - and to the game of baseball.

For Mark Dockser, public service has never been a question of if - only how. After nearly 25 years in Town Meeting and nine years on Finance Committee, Dockser transitioned to the Select Board with a deep understanding of Reading’s inner workings and a clear motivation: to keep the town moving forward.

At Bedford Green in Bedford, Massachusetts, veterans gather not only to receive gifts - but to be reminded that their service is never forgotten.