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Final override Q&A set for Wednesday, Oct. 28
Residents still have one last opportunity to get answers about Reading’s financial outlook and the proposed FY28 override.
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.
Early voting opens in Reading for Nov. 3 election
In-person early voting opens in Reading on Saturday, October 17, ahead of the November 3 election, giving residents two weeks to vote before Election Day.
Reading Teachers Association Calls for Community Support to Save 40 School Jobs
Last night, educators and community members advocated for the $6.5 million dollar override that would save over 40 school jobs.
Joshua Eaton community event rescheduled to Oct. 21
The Joshua Eaton Community Educational Event has a new date.
Joshua Eaton Elementary to host Community Educational Event Oct. 14
The Town of Reading and Reading Public Schools staff are inviting residents to a community educational event on Wednesday, October 14, at Joshua Eaton School.
Town and School officials to hold Q&A on FY28 override on Wednesday
Town of Reading and Reading Public School officials will hold a question-and-answer session on Reading’s proposed FY28 override this Wednesday, September 30, from noon to 1 pm.
Override forum returns Saturday at Reading Public Library
The town and Reading Public Schools will hold the second of this week’s public forums on the proposed FY28 Proposition 2 ½ override today.
Two override forums set for this week, starting today at Town Hall
Reading residents have two more opportunities this week to learn about the proposed FY28 Proposition 2 ½ override.
“Vote YES for Reading” Ballot Question Committee Formed Ahead of November Override Vote
Committee to advocate for the $6.5 million Proposition 2 ½ override on Reading’s November 3, 2026 ballot.
Four more FY28 override sessions on the calendar this month
Reading residents have several more chances this month to learn about and weigh in on the town’s proposed FY28 override.
Reading Memorial High School climbs to No. 52 in Boston Magazine’s latest rankings
Reading Memorial High School moved up 10 spots in Boston Magazine’s newly released 2026-2027 rankings of the best public high schools in Greater Boston, landing at No. 52 out of 148 schools evaluated.
Reminder: override Q&A session tonight
Tonight’s your chance to ask questions directly about Reading’s proposed FY28 operational override.
Town, schools to hold override Q&A session August 31
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.
Reading launches tax impact calculator ahead of November ballot
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.
Second override forum set for Tuesday at Reading Public Library
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.
Town shares override resources ahead of November vote
The Reading Select Board voted on July 28 to place an operational override of $6.5M on the state election ballot for November 3, 2026.
Reading Public Schools publishes FAQ ahead of November override vote
The Select Board voted on Tuesday, July 28, to place an operational override of $6.5M on the ballot for the November 3 election, and Reading Public Schools has published a Frequently Asked Questions document to help residents understand what the measure would mean for the district’s fiscal 2028 budget.