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Mosquito Control spraying scheduled in Reading for late July
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting mosquito larvicide spraying in Reading in late July.
Spotted Lanternfly alert: state asks Reading residents to watch for invasive pest
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is asking residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has now been confirmed in several parts of the state.
Library pass offers discounted walking
After a summer of fireworks, parades, and a flotilla of Tall Ships, the Reading Public Library is pointing residents toward a quieter way to take in the city’s revolutionary history.
ReCAL building takes shape as steel goes up
The Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) is starting to look like a building!
Runners and walkers fill Memorial Park for Reading Lions Club 5k
The Reading Lions Club held its annual 5k road race and 1-mile walk on the evening of Thursday, July 16, sending participants off shortly after 6:30 pm from Memorial Park.
Reading celebrates Juneteenth on the Town Common
Music, food, and community filled the Reading Town Common on Saturday, June 20, as residents gathered to celebrate Juneteenth.
Friends & Family Day brings Reading together at Birch Meadow
The Reading Lions Club hosted its annual Friends & Family Day at the Birch Meadow Field Complex on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Music fills the streets as Porchfest returns to Reading
Reading came alive with music on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as PorchFest returned for another year, filling porches, lawns, and open spaces across town
Free Wednesday children’s performances return to Memorial Park this summer
The Reading Recreation Division’s free children’s performance series continues this summer with Wednesday morning shows at Memorial Park.
Mosquito Control spraying scheduled in Reading for mid-July
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting mosquito larvicide spraying in Reading in mid-July.
Join us for an evening of acoustic music with Art Grossman on the Reading Public Library Terrace, July 14
A red event flyer with a large acoustic guitar graphic. Bold cream text reads "Acoustic Night" with details: "Songs of Bob Dylan, John Denver, Sam Cooke, and more! July 14 | 7 PM. Join us on the Library Terrace! With Art Grossman."
Register today for the Reading Lions Club & Friends of Reading Recreation 41st Annual Journey for Sight 5K Road Race
Get ready to run with the Reading Lions Club and The Friends of Reading Recreation!
Reading Recreation Division announces free summer concert series
The Reading Recreation Division is hosting a free summer concert series this July and August, bringing live music to Memorial Park on Sunday evenings.
Town of Reading shares safety tips for a safe 4th of July
As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Town of Reading is encouraging residents to keep safety top of mind throughout the holiday weekend.
Heat Warning issued for Reading; cooling centers open through Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Reading area, in effect from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4.
FIND WALDO IN READING!
Local Businesses Join Forces in Beloved Annual Event Celebrating “Shop Local”
Colonial Chorus Players brings John and Abigail Adams to life for America’s 250th
This July to commemorate the nation’s 250th, Colonial Chorus Players is honored to present My Dearest Friend, a new play about John and Abigail Adams by Peter Manos.
It’s PorchFest Time
It is time to begin planning your route for this Saturday’s Reading PorchFest.
Summer is for Reading and Writing with the Reading Public Library
This summer, discover how Reading is Revolutionary at the Library!
Mosquito Control spraying scheduled in Reading for late June
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting mosquito larvicide spraying in Reading during the final week of June.