Town officials, school leaders, state representatives, and current, former, and future Killam families gathered on the afternoon of Friday, September 18, for the official groundbreaking of the new Killam Elementary School.

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.

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.

Reading’s Downtown Improvements Project is moving into its next phase, with a weeks-long closure of the High Street and Haven Street intersection expected to begin soon.

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will fully close Lowell Street, Route 129, over I-93 between the I-93 southbound and northbound ramps overnight on Sunday, August 9.

The preliminary paving phase of Reading’s Downtown Streetscape Project is complete.

The town’s paving contractor will begin milling and grinding the existing roadway pavement on three streets on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

The Reading Municipal Light Department will replace a transformer in the Main Street, Harnden Street, and Salem Street area beginning at 11:00 pm on Sunday, July 26.

The Town of Reading is pleased to share that the Town has been awarded more than $1 million in state supplemental and earmark funds from several state agencies.

High Street will be closed from Washington Street to Woburn Street from Tuesday, July 14, to Friday, July 17, for construction, including overnight work on Thursday, July 16.

The Town of Reading has issued a community alert advising residents of upcoming construction near the intersection of Main Street and Salem Street beginning Monday, June 22, 2026.

The southern half of Chute Street will be closed for utility work in the coming weeks, including the replacement of a water main found to be in poor condition, the town announced.

Motorists and pedestrians should plan for delays and detours during the temporary closure from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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The Town of Reading is advising abutters, residents, businesses, and travelers that Chute Street will be temporarily closed as part of ongoing construction associated with the High Street Improvement Project.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced overnight alternating ramp closures at the I-95/I-93 interchange beginning Wednesday, May 27.

As warmer weather approaches, many Reading homeowners turn their attention to lawns, gardens, and irrigation systems, which often leads to higher water bills.

The Town of Reading has announced that the playground, basketball courts, pathways, and surrounding park areas at Birch Meadow Phase II will officially reopen to the public on Friday, May 22.

Residents planning to travel near the Reading Public Library should be aware of upcoming roadwork that may affect traffic early next week.