Residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day and give back to a cherished community resource as Planting For the Future returns to the Reading Town Forest on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Supporters of Reading’s METCO community are encouraged to take action as Advocacy Day arrives at the State House.

The Women’s League of Reading (WLR) invites community members to attend a New Member Mixer on Tuesday, May 5 from 7:00–8:30 PM at Whitelam Books.

This was supposed to be our annual WinterFest celebration in March. Ironically, the amount of snow on the Reading Town Common caused the Chamber to postpone until we had enough space to hold the event.

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

As Reading prepares for Town Meeting this spring, town officials are offering residents a closer look at how the municipal budget is developed.

The Town of Reading and the Pleasant Street Center are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Senior Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program.

This spring, RPL is offering two programs designed to help you master your devices and keep more money in your pocket.

The Reading Lions Club’s 21st annual Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD), also known as Town Day, takes place on Saturday June 20, 2026.

Open Door Gallery at the Worcester Art Museum today announced it will be holding an opening reception for its group exhibition, Repeat After Me, on Thursday, April 16, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, a time to promote understanding, inclusion, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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

Today, State Representative Tram Nguyen announced the endorsement of former North Andover Select Board Chair Tom Licciardello.

Residents in Reading and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to learn more about proposed improvements to Interstate 95 and provide input during an upcoming virtual public hearing.

Unofficial results from Reading’s April 7, 2026, Annual Town Election show the outcome of several key local races.

State Representative Tram Nguyen issued the below statement on Trump’s threats to increase military operations in Iran. 

Election Day is here! Residents are encouraged to head to the polls today, April 7, 2026, to cast their ballots in Reading’s Annual Town Election.

Most of us believe that we are even-handed in the way we judge other people.

State Representative Tram Nguyen announced the endorsement of State Senator Lydia Edwards.

 Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) announced that there will be no distribution rate increase in the spring of 2026.