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The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project (EMMCP) will conduct a helicopter application of a biological larvicide in Reading to help control mosquito populations this spring.

Today, State Representative Tram Nguyen announced the endorsement of Danvers School Committee Member Sean Doherty.

The Reading Cultural Council (RCC) will host its annual reception on Monday, June 1, at 6:30 pm at the Pleasant Street Center.

Artis Senior Living of Reading, an Artis Senior Living community, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Memory Care Community.

How many times have family members been faced with the major responsibility of helping an elder (or any other relative/friend) who is no longer able to manage their affairs without any or very little information?

Hundreds of residents gathered on the Reading Town Common on Thursday, April 16, 2026, for Aprilfest, a community celebration that marked the arrival of spring with an evening of food, music, and local connection.

Residents, town staff, elected officials, and project partners gathered on the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2026, to mark a major milestone for the community: the groundbreaking of the Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL) and new pickleball courts on Symonds Way.

Whitelam Books is delighted to host Christopher Cole, Reading’s Director of Public Works, on Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00-3:00PM.

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.