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Reading Senior Citizens invited to Thanksgiving Dinner Friday, November 20, at Teresa’s Functions & Events
Reading Senior Citizens are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Teresa’s Functions & Events located at 20 Elm Street in North Reading on Friday, November 20.
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.
Reading awarded $500,000 HousingWorks grant
Funds will support the Walkers Brook Drive Corridor Redesign Project.
Representative Jones holding district office hours October 9 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, October 9 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center.
Representative Jones holding district office hours September 11 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, September 11 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.
Representatives Jones and Haggerty secure initial House approval of Medal of Fidelity license plate legislation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has given its initial approval to a proposal by House Minority Leader Brad Jones, Jr., and State Representative Rich Haggerty authorizing the creation of a license plate honoring Medal of Fidelity recipients and their families.
Representative Jones holding district office hours August 14 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, August 14 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center.
FY27 state budget includes $50K for Council on Aging van
Town will also see an increase in Chapter 70 and unrestricted local aid
Rep. Jones’ July 10 office hours cancelled; will resume in August
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly district office hours of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) scheduled for Friday, July 10 have been cancelled.
State Rep. Candidate Joe Markey Opposes Healey Push to Divert Pension Funds for Economic Development Grants
Candidate for State Representative Joe Markey (D - Lynnfield) called on legislators to reject Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to tap $50 to $100 million from the state’s pension system to fund economic development grants across the Commonwealth.
Reading’s senior property tax exemption program reauthorized for another three years
State House delegation secures timely passage of home rule petition for town.
Representative Jones holding district office hours July 10 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, July 10 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center
Governor’s Councillor Eunice Zeigler Endorses Tram Nguyen for Congress
In her role on the Governor’s Council, Ziegler represents 28 of the 29 towns and cities in the 6th Congressional District.
Supplemental budget includes $175K for Reading projects
Town could also receive an estimated $245K in winter road relief funding.
Reading to receive $898K in state road and bridge assistance
House and Senate finalize $300M Chapter 90 funding proposal for FY2027
Reading honors its finest at annual Police and Fire Badge Pinning
New officers, promotions, years of service, and community partners recognized at the RMHS Performing Arts Center.
Representative Jones holding district office hours June 12 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, June 12 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.
Representative Jones supports blue envelope bill
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation designed to create a safe environment whenever a police officer conducts a traffic stop involving an individual with autism by codifying the blue envelope program into statute.
Representative Jones supports legislation expanding access to EpiPens
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation to increase the availability of life-saving epinephrine autoinjectors, more commonly known as EpiPens.
Representative Jones holding district office hours May 8 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, May 8 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.