The Reading Lions Club proudly hosted its 20th annual Friends & Family Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Birch Meadow Field Complex, bringing together residents, organizations, and businesses to celebrate community spirit.

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) today announced that General Manager Gregory J. Phipps has tendered his resignation from RMLD, effective June 27, 2025. 

Reading PorchFest is back for its seventh year on Saturday, June 28.

On a rainy Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Reading community turned out in force to celebrate Pride Month, proving that neither storms nor soggy streets could dampen the town’s commitment to supporting its LGBTQ+ neighbors.

The 14th annual Massachusetts Walking Tour is set to return from June 27 to June 29, 2025, offering a one-of-a-kind blend of public hiking and free community concerts.

The Town of Reading has announced that beginning Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 8:00 pm, Cassidy Corp. will start milling and grinding the existing roadway pavement on Lowell Street/Route 129, from Bond Street to Causeway Road. This work is scheduled for overnight hours from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, weather permitting.

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.