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Meadow Brook’s Weekend for a Cure raises $58,770 for Breast Cancer research
Meadow Brook Golf Club hosted its 14th Weekend for a Cure on July 19, raising $58,770 for the ESSCOMGH Breast Cancer Research Fund.
Whitelam Books to Celebrate 8th Annual National Bookstore Romance Day
Whitelam Books is excited to participate in the 8th Annual National Bookstore Romance Day on Saturday, August 15 from 10:00AM to 5:30PM.
Mosquito Control spraying scheduled in Reading for mid August
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting mosquito larvicide spraying in Reading in mid August.
Overnight closure and detour set for Lowell Street (Route 129) over I-93 on August 9
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.
RCTV Studios Invites the Community to Free Outdoor Movie Night This Thursday, August 13
RCTV Studios invites the community to gather for a free outdoor screening of The Princess Bride (PG-13) on Reading’s Town Common this Thursday, August 13.
Whitelam Books to Host Story Time with Assistant Fire Chief John Keough
Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome Reading Fire Department’s Assistant Chief John Keough for a community story time on Wednesday, August 12.
Library Foundation celebrates writers at “Reading is Revolutionary” contest reception
Families and friends filled the Reading Public Library on the evening of Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to celebrate the writers recognized in the Reading Public Library Foundation’s writing contest.
Learn about the joys of journaling in nature at the Reading Public Library on Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 pm
Try hands-on nature journaling at a special Reading Public Library workshop featuring local author, writer, and journaling teacher Jason M. Rubin.
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!