Free event: Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aquarium’s Simons Theatre

After a winter filled with repeated snowstorms and accumulating snowfall, organizers have announced that Winterfest will be postponed due to conditions on the Town Common.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, March 13 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.

Lori Hayes (Gisetto) has officially announced her candidacy for the Reading School Committee, with a campaign centered on expanding student opportunity, developing student leaders at all levels, and ensuring responsible governance in support of every child in the district.

The Town of Reading’s Office of Equity and Social Justice has announced that the Black History Month Trivia Night has been rescheduled

The Reading Food Pantry is celebrating an exciting milestone: after months of planning and preparation, the pantry has officially opened its newly completed kitchen and is now preparing home-cooked meals for neighbors visiting the pantry.

Get out of the house for an afternoon of incredible music evoking the landscape of the American West.

After nearly twelve years representing communities across the Fifth Middlesex District in the Massachusetts Senate, Jason Lewis has announced he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.

When I was first elected to the Select Board in 2020, I brought significant municipal government knowledge from my roles serving as a long-time Town Meeting member and Finance Committee member.

Our creative community is strongest when many voices are heard. If you feel inspired, please consider submitting your own work to The Reading Observer.

Town officials are inviting residents to help shape the next chapter of one of Reading’s most recognizable downtown buildings - the Pleasant Street Center.

Town Manager Matt Kraunelis and the Town of Reading issued a joint statement during the February 24, 2026, Select Board meeting addressing the status of his tenure.

February is Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month, focused on increasing understanding of a genetic connective tissue disorder that can affect the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and skeleton.

On Monday, March 2 at 6:00pm, Reading Democrats will convene at the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading, MA to elect 17 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Reading at the 2026 State Democratic Convention (May 29-30).

The future of Mattera Cabin, a small but well-loved community space at 1481 Main Street, remains under review after permitting issues led to its closure last fall.

As of 6:00 pm, Reading has received approximately 14 inches of snow, and more than 50 pieces of equipment have been deployed to clear roads during the storm.

CATO – The Coalition of Us (CATO), a Reading-based social justice organization dedicated to advancing racial justice for Black and brown people, has released a new Black History Month “Bingo Card” designed to help community members engage in meaningful, accessible ways throughout February.

Today, State Representative Ken Gordon is endorsing Tram Nguyen in her campaign for Congress. Rep. Gordon’s district includes Burlington and Bedford in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Reading and surrounding communities, in effect from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Reading and the surrounding area, in effect from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.