Reading residents will have two opportunities this June to meet with Select Board member Karen Rose-Gillis during scheduled Office Hours.

Grab your family and friends, take advantage of the long summer days, and come down to the Town Common on Saturday, June 21, to celebrate Juneteenth!

For decades, Reading Community Television (RCTV) has been a vital public service in Reading, providing access to local government, community events, and educational opportunities that have shaped the lives of countless residents.

The Town of Reading is kicking off a dynamic new public art initiative - and you could be a part of it!

Get ready for an afternoon of music, neighbors, and community spirit - PorchFest is coming back to Reading on Saturday, June 28!

The Reading Public Library invites residents of all ages to dig into summer at its annual Community Garden Party on Friday, June 20, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm on the Library Lawn.

On Friday, May 30, 2025, the Reading Memorial High School (RMHS) community came together at the Hawkes Fieldhouse to celebrate the Class of 2025 during their commencement ceremony.

Where can you hear great music, race mini cars, climb on Town vehicles, pet farm animals, and try your hand at minigolf? It’s all here and it’s free, at the 20th Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD) on Saturday, June 14, 2025. All events take place in the Birch Meadow Fields area from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Do you have skills, passion, or just a little free time? The Town of Reading is calling on residents to step up and help shape the future of our community by serving on a local board, committee, or commission.

Beginning Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7:00 am, weather permitting, Lazaro Paving Company will begin paving work on Woburn Street from Lowell Street to West Street. The project is expected to take approximately three workdays to complete.

The Town of Reading Department of Public Works (DPW) is offering residents two additional opportunities this June to recycle rigid plastics, including old trash and recycling barrels.

The Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus held their first two official fundraisers on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the St Agnes Parish Hall: Treasures from Your Attic (an antique road-show type of event).  

On Monday, May 12, the Reading Cultural Council (RCC) welcomed gratees, community leaders, and local residents to the Pleasant Street Center for its annual Grant Reception - a vibrant evening celebrating the power of art, culture, and community driven creativity.

The Reading Police Department is investigating a series of recent vehicle break-ins and thefts that have disrupted the normally quiet community and prompted renewed calls for residents to secure their property.

Residents are invited to come together on Saturday, June 21, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the Reading Town Common for the 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Festival, a family-friendly celebration of Black freedom, culture, and community.

Presence&Co, a modern third place for real connection and holistic well-being, is thrilled to announce the signing of a lease for its first official location—an approximately 5,000 square-foot space in downtown Reading, MA.

The Town of Reading is offering residents more opportunities to recycle specific household items with three upcoming community recycling drop-off events. These events, held at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard at 75 Newcrossing Road, aim to make it easier for residents to responsibly dispose of items that aren’t typically collected curbside.

It’s time to mark your calendars for the 5th annual Reading Pride Parade and Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 7.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), in collaboration with the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment and the Provincetown Board of Health, is alerting the public to a potential hepatitis A exposure associated with a food service worker at The Red Inn in Provincetown.

Reading residents gathered under clear blue skies on Monday, May 26, 2025, to observe the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade and remembrance ceremonies honoring those who gave their lives in service to the country.