Join us for The Friends of the Reading Public Library Outdoor Concerts starting this Saturday and running during the month of May into early June.

A Fundraiser in support of Reading Seniors Age 60+ Sponsored by The Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus.

The Reading Food Pantry’s April newsletter highlighted both the growing demand for food assistance across Massachusetts and the strong community support that helps the Pantry continue its work.

As warmer weather brings more people outdoors, health officials are reminding residents that tick season is here and encouraging simple prevention steps to reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.

Young artists in Reading have one more day to submit their entries for the Reading Public Library’s Library Card Design Contest.

Reading Public Schools will host the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers for a special community-wide cultural event on Saturday, May 2, at 10:00 am on the Reading Town Common.

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

Residents will once again have access to convenient breast cancer screening services when the Dana-Farber Mammography Van returns to Reading on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Today, State Representative Tram Nguyen announced the endorsement of Lynn City Councilor At-Large Hong Net.

Immigration Attorney from Marblehead submits signatures in every community in the 6th Governor’s Council District

The Town of Reading Department of Public Works will begin its annual water main flushing program this week as part of ongoing efforts to maintain water quality and system reliability.

A packed crowd gathered Saturday morning as Oasis Breakfast & Coffee celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 454 Main Street in downtown Reading.

Annual Town Meeting will begin on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:30 pm in the RMHS PAC, where Town Meeting Members will consider the Town’s FY2027 operating budget, capital projects, bylaw changes, and several major policy proposals.

Reading residents will have multiple opportunities to recycle a variety of household items during an upcoming DPW Recycling Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Reading residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous household items during the Town’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is warning residents about a recent scam involving phone calls related to AMI meters.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, May 8 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.

Whitelam Books is thrilled to welcome back children's authors Lisa Varchol Perron and Monica Acker.

Today, State Representative Tram Nguyen announced the endorsement of Newburyport School Committee Member Kathleen Shaw.

Residents looking to better understand how Town Meeting works are invited to attend an upcoming “Town Meeting 101” information session on Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Reading Public Library Community Room.