The Town of Reading Select Board will hold a special public meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, to discuss the MBTA’s proposed Turnback Track project and its potential impact on the community.

The Reading Police Department has been awarded a $10,032 grant to help improve safety on local roadways as part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Grant Program administered through the state’s Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS).

Whether you just moved to town, have called Reading home for decades, or fall somewhere in between, you’re invited to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community!

The Pleasant Street Center has teamed up with AARP of Massachusetts to recruit volunteers for the 2026 tax season. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community by helping others file their taxes accurately and on time.

RCTV is inviting the commuity to come together tonight for a special fundraising dinner at Mandarin Reading. Guests can ejoy a delicious meal while supporting Reading’s own community television station.

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) General Manager Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the RMLD Board of Commissioners (Board).  The Board will interview each of the finalists during the scheduled public meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses - get ready! It’s almost time for Downtown Trick-or-Treat, one of Reading’s favorite Halloween traditions. Grab your costumes and head downtown for an afternoon packed with treats, laughter, and community fun.

The Town of Reading is advising residnets that beginning Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 7:00 am, weather permitting, PJ Albert Inc. will be paving the binder mix on the following roads: Washington Street and Prescott Street.

The Town of Reading is seeking snowplow drivers for the upcoming 2025-2026 winter season. This is a great opportunity for individuals and contractors to help keep Reading’s roads safe and accessible during winter weather events.

Each year, more cities and states are shifting away from celebrating Columbus Day and instead recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day - a change that acknowledges the harm caused by colonialization and celebrates the resilience, culture, and contributions of Native peoples. Rather than honor a figure with a divisive legacy, this day centers the voices and histories of those who have long shaped, and continue to shape, the land we share.

The Reading Democratic Town Committee (RDTC) invites residents to its annual fall fundraiser, Dinner with the Dems, on Friday, October 17, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Old South Church (6 Salem Street, Reading).

The Town of Reading’s Department of Public Works has announced that roadway reclamation work will begin on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:00 am, weather permitting.

The Town of Reading’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is helping residents prepare for fall with two key events this October focused on seasonal cleanup and responsible recycling.

The 2025 Power Week Open House is Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3 to 6 p.m. at the RMLD Garage, 218 Ash Street, Reading.

Calling All Reading Residents! Whether you're a new resident, remember the days of The Atlantic, or arrived sometime in-between, you’re welcome to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community!

The Reading-North Reading Chamber is inviting the community to come together for a fall Beer Garden on Reading Common on Saturday, October 11 from 3-7. This event is free to attend.

The Town of Reading will begin fall street sweeping program the week of October 6, 2025.

Residents are reminded not to blow leaves into the street or leave yard waste in piles. The sweepers are unable to pick them up, and debris left in the roadway can clog storm drains and create unsafe conditions.

The Town invites residents to participate in a workshop to continue collecting public input on the Eastern Gateway district. 

The Reading Municipal Lights Department (RMLD) has released its 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements, offering residents a comprehensive look at the department’s operations, community engagement, and financial performance. The full report is available to the public on RMLD’s website here.

Catcher in the Rye, Of Mice and Men, Harry Potter, and Captain Underpants are just a few examples of books that have faced attempts to be banned. Celebrate your freedom to read with the Reading Public Library during Banned Books Week.