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Reading Rotary proudly welcomed its new leadership at the annual installation dinner held on July 21 at Café Escadrille in Burlington. Surrounded by fellow Rotarians, friends, and community members, Amy Walsh was officially sworn in as President of Reading Rotary for the 2025-2026 Rotary year.

The Reading Rotary proudly recognized eleven outstanding local students with the prestigious Service Above Self Scholarship at its annual Installation and Scholarship Night, held on July 21 at Café Escadrille in Burlington, MA.

The countdown is on! Preparations are in full swing as the Reading Rotary gears up for the return of the Reading Fall Street Faire, one of the town’s most anticipated and beloved community events.

Neither heat nor hills could keep away the crowd at this year’s 40th Annual Journey for Sight, hosted by the Reading Lions Club and Friends of Reading Recreation on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

The Town of Reading Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that paving will begin on a portion of Wakefield Street starting Tuesday, July 29, weather permitting.

Early Wednesday morning, July 23, contractors will relocate two modular classrooms from Killam Elementary School to the Reading Memorial High School (RMHS) campus. This work is part of ongoing preparations for the construction of the new Killam School building.

Whitelam Books brought art and literature together this spring with its first-ever Bookmark Design Contest, inviting readers of all ages to celebrate their favorite books through creativity and color.

The Town of Reading hosted a Lunch & Learn presentation on Thursday, July 17, focused on the crucial but often overlooked issue: the risks associated with driving while taking medications.

Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome author Dr. Mike Miller for a book signing and conversation on Tuesday, July 29 at 6:00pm.

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The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project (EMMCP) will be conducting mosquito control spraying in Reading this summer using truck-mounted aerosol sprayers of biological larvicide. The effort is part of the town’s annual strategy to reduce mosquito populations and protect public health.

The second weekend of Reading’s special curbside barrel collection event is happening tomorrow, Saturday, July 19! This free service allows residents to dispose of their old trash and recycling containers as the town transitions to its new automated cart system.

Innovation has always been at the heart of the energy industry, from the invention of the light bulb to the rise of electric vehicles, smart grids, and renewable technologies. This year, local students captured the spirit of progress and possibility through art in the 2025 RMLD Student Art Contest.

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) and the RMLD Board of Commissioners (Board) announced that Michael O’Neill will serve as interim general manager (GM), effective June 30, 2025.

Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in the foster care system.

Nearly a week after a fire devastated a historic Summer Avenue property, the cause remains under investigation, and questions about what sparked the early-morning blaze remain unanswered.

On a quiet Sunday afternoon, residents Linda Snow Dockser and Mark Dockser were reminded of what truly makes Reading special - not just the streets and schools, but the neighbors who quietly step up to care for the community without being asked.

Presence&Co. is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new space in Reading, Massachusetts, marking an exciting milestone in its journey of growth and collaboration.

Raise environmental awareness by collecting plastic trash and turning it into public art! Begins July 16 at the Library.