The Town of Reading is reminding residents that getting vaccines on time is one of the best ways to protect against serious diseases. August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations in maintaining community health.

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) will present a free commercial peak demand response (PDR) webinar for business customers on August 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. This webinar is designed specifically for RMLD commercial and industrial customers and will share details and benefits of PDR and the RMLD Commercial PDR program. 

Many young people in foster care enter new schools with few resources, making it difficult to keep pace with their peers. Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is seeking community support to fill back-to-school wishlists for children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect.

The Town of Reading is proud to announce an upcoming public celebration in honor of its Green Communities Designation, a milestone in the community’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. The Green Communities Designation Recognition Event will be held on Thursday, August 21, at 10:00 am on the Reading Town Common.

Whitelam Books and twenty-four other Reading businesses recently wrapped up another successful Find Waldo Local adventure in the month of July. Find Waldo Local is a beloved summertime event in Reading, and this year featured a true collaboration of the Reading business community. 

New children’s book from Charlesbridge Publishing features Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation work.

In a child welfare system that can feel chaotic, impersonal, and isolating, Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) offers something rare and powerful: a consistent adult who shows up, listens, and advocates for a child’s best interests - every step of the way.

The Memorial Park Free Summer Concert Series is in full swing, bringing live music and community fun to Sunday nights in Reading! These concerts are a great way to unwind, connect with neighbors, and enjoy performances from a variety of talented musicians.

Have you licensed your dog for 2025 yet? If not, now’s the time!

Dog licenses were due by March 31, 2025. As of April 1st, dog owners who have not yet registered will face an additional $50 fine. Tickets will be issued at that time.

If you are a Veteran, Senior, Blind, Surviving Spouse, or are facing financial hardship, you may qualify for real estate tax relief through one of several personal exemption programs offered by the Town of Reading.

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.

Have you signed up for the Town Manager Minute yet? If not, now’s the perfect time to join the growing list of Reading residents who receive timely updates straight from Town Hall.

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.