The Women’s League of Reading (WLR) is excited to announce the launch of its Annual Holiday Homes Town-Wide Exterior Decorating Contest and Fundraiser, kicking off November 28, 2025. This festive community tradition invites Reading residents to decorate the exterior of their homes in their most creative and spirited holiday displays—all in support of the local non-profit Mission of Deeds.

Join Reading's Jewish community, neighbors, and friends for the 4th Annual Community Menorah Lighting on Sunday December 14 on the Reading Town Common.

The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce will host the Reading Tree Lighting on the Town Common  on Sunday, November 3 from 2 – 4:30 PM in Downtown Reading.

Calendar is available free of charge at select community locations beginning on November 26 

Every poet has a beginning, and for Richard Perry, this poem was the spark. What started as a single moment of inspiration has blosssomed into nearly 300 poems composed over the last four years. We’re honored to present the piece that lit the fuse.

The Town of Reading invites you to help shape the future of Walkers Brook Drive. We will share project updates, potential design alternatives, and next steps. Your input is key to guide this phase.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division has announced that it will host a Virtual Design Public Hearing to present plans for major safety and accessibility improvements along Oakland Road near Reading Memorial High School and Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School.

Nomination papers for the following elected positions are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office.

The Town has recently been notified that its emergency alert system, CodeRED, is down due to a cyber-attack on the vendor system. This outage is nationwide.

Bring your holiday spirit and join the festivities—sip cocoa, savor cookies, and let the magic of “A Christmas Carol” warm your heart!

This event is a wonderful holiday marketplace featuring approximately 50 craft vendors exhibiting and selling their creations. The RMHS Main Street hallway will be transformed with seasonal decorations and musical performances throughout the day.

Whitelam Books is excited to host a Holiday Storytime on Sunday, November 30 at 3:00PM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages which will be held during the downtown Reading Tree Lighting Celebration.

Each November, communities across the country observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection, treatment options, and ongoing research.

The Reading Police Department has announced that it will once again take a flexible approach to enforcing the Town’s all-night parking ban, implementing restrictions only when snow is predicted, except within the Downtown Business District where regulartions remain in effect at all times.

The Reading Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will launch its 2025-2026 season with Soul and Steel, an exciting program taking place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield. The evening features an eclectic mix of contemporary and classical works, including Anna Meredith’s Nautilus, Judith Weir’s Still, Glowing, and Shostakovich’s powerful Symphony No. 5.

Before you’re swept up in the hustle and bustle of holiday planning, shopping, and enjoyment, check out the library’s winter programs. You’ll want to mark your calendar for our first ever Community Clothing Swap, a LiveWires concert, Toddler Yoga, and so much more.

Town Manager Matt Kraunelis is pleased to share that the Town of Reading has been awarded $4,550 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Dividends Program (RDP).

To the Residents of Reading and to our Veterans,

I want to extend my deepest thanks to all who joined us last week in honoring our nation’s heroes. Your presence at our Veterans Day ceremony made the day truly special. Seeing our community come together to recognize and celebrate those who have served fills me with pride and gratitude.

The New England Aquarium invites guests to experience Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo like never before on the Simons Theatre's five-story giant screen. This family-friendly evening on the Saturday after Thanksgiving offers audiences the chance to revisit the ocean adventure that introduced millions to the wonders of marine life, from clownfish and blue tangs to sea turtles and white sharks.

Hundreds of residents gathered at Memorial Park on a chilly Veterans Day morning to honor the men and women who have served our country. Despite the cold, and even a few snowflakes, the crowd stood together in gratitude and reflection during a heartfelt ceremony organized by the Reading Veterans Services Office.