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Killam School Building Project advances site excavation and drainage work in October

Throughout October, construction at the new Killam School Building Project continued.

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New England Aquarium celebrates Halloween with family-friendly activities

Guests encouraged to visit in costume for special programming, themed treats, and underwater pumpkin displays on October 24 and 25.

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Reading DPW announces fall leaf collection schedule

The Department of Public Works will begin curbside yard waste collection for the fall season the week of Monday, October 26, 2026.

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Thank you for your donations and an update on the Little Essentials Library

The call went out for donations of personal care items for the Little Essentials Library cart and Reading, you delivered!

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Reading Cross-Country Splits with Winchester

Tuesday, October 20th, marked the final dual meet of Reading’s cross-country season.

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A Little Creativity Blooms at the Reading Society of Craftsmen!

The Reading Society of Craftsmen recently enjoyed a delightful floral arranging workshop led by Nataly Garcia from Reading Town Florist.

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Reading Recap to Host Override and CPA Forum Wednesday at 8pm

Reading Recap will host "Yes or No? The Reading Recap Override & CPA Forum" on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m.

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U.S. Congressman Jake Anchincloss (MA-04) Endorses Don Koh

Today, U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District general election.

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Whitelam Books to Host Stenciled Book Edges Workshop with Slow Craft

Whitelam Books is excited to host Slow Craft for a Stenciled Book Edges Workshop on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00PM!

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RMHS Drama Club Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Dive into Bikini Bottom as the award-winning Reading Memorial High School Drama Club proudly presents The SpongeBob Musical!

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Middlesex League Cross-Country: Week 5 Review

Lexington’s girls again showed that they are the class of the Middlesex League by handily beating Winchester.

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Reading Cross-Country Comes Up Short Against Arlington

Tuesday, October 13th, was Senior Night for the Reading Rockets cross-country team

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House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) Endorses Dan Koh

Today, U.S. Congresswoman and House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced her endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District general election.

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New England Aquarium celebrates Halloween with family-friendly activities

Guests encouraged to visit in costume for special programming, themed treats, and underwater pumpkin displays on October 24 and 25

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Lipper-Garabedian Announces Additional Endorsements Ahead of November 3 General Election

State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian's campaign for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat has earned additional endorsements from organized labor and reproductive rights organizations.

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Dan Koh’s Newly Formed Leadership PAC Invests in Frontline Democratic Candidates

Do the Work PAC has already raised over $140,000 and supported 18 Democratic candidates in battleground districts nationwide.

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Koh talks priorities, committee picks, and party direction in MA-06 race

Dan Koh, the Democratic candidate for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District, discussed his legislative priorities, committee preferences, and views on the Democratic Party's direction in an interview with The Reading Observer.

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ReCAL reaches its highest point as town marks Topping Off Ceremony

A small crowd gathered on the morning of Wednesday, October 7, at the new Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) facility on Symonds Way to celebrate a milestone in construction.