The RMHS Drama Club proudly presents its spring production of Clue: High School Edition, written by Sandy Rustin.

Both Reading teams kept up their winning ways at the Burlington track on Thursday, April 16, defeating Belmont handily in their second dual meet of the year. 

Reading is scheduled to receive $898,350.30 in state funding assistance for local road and bridge maintenance as part of a multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure bond bill recently approved by the House of Representatives with the support of House Minority Leader Jones and State Representative Haggerty.

Our mission is to connect all people with opportunities to grow and learn and to provide resources that support a welcoming and engaged community.

More than 40 Massachusetts state Representatives announced their support for Representative Tram Nguyen for Congress. 

Whitelam Books is excited to host for one night only a Poetry Open Mic Night: Student Edition event on Thursday, April 23 from 7:00-8:00PM.

Whitelam Books is thrilled to participate in Independent Bookstore Day, a one-day national party that takes place at over 2,000 indie bookstores across the country.

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

The Town’s Compost Center on Strout Avenue is now open for the 2026 season, giving residents a convenient way to dispose of yard waste and support sustainable practices.

The Department of Public Works (DPW), in partnership with Republic Services, will conduct curbside leaf collection during the weeks of April 13 and April 27.

After a snowy delay pushed the event out of March, the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is bringing the celebration back this week - this time it is Aprilfest.

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.