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Reading’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival needs you
The celebration is ten days away, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help make it a success on the Reading Town Common.
Governor’s Councillor Eunice Zeigler Endorses Tram Nguyen for Congress
In her role on the Governor’s Council, Ziegler represents 28 of the 29 towns and cities in the 6th Congressional District.
Franklin Street to close June 15 between Main and Haverhill Streets
Motorists and pedestrians should plan for delays and detours during the temporary closure from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Check out Reading’s Juneteenth Festival program for Saturday, June 20
Celebrate Juneteenth with a family-friendly afternoon on the Town Common.
Reading sends off the Class of 2026 with pride and reflection
Graduates crossed the stage at Hawkes Fieldhouse on May 29, closing out more than a decade of school with music, laughter, and a few well-earned tears.
Supplemental budget includes $175K for Reading projects
Town could also receive an estimated $245K in winter road relief funding.
NAACP Boston & Mystic Valley Area Branches Present: Juneteenth Nite Out, An All Black & All In Affair
An evening of celebration, entertainment, legacy, Black excellence, and elegance at the Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20
Poetry by Richard Perry: There’s Joy Each Day
Our creative community is strongest when many voices are heard. If you feel inspired, please consider submitting your own work to The Reading Observer.
Thursday 6/11: Jamie Zahlaway Belsito Kicks Off Congressional Campaign In Hometown Of Reading
SUPPORTERS, NEIGHBORS, AND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI INVITED TO JOIN GRASSROOTS LAUNCH EVENT
Six spellers, one stage, and whole lot of heart
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the uproarious, heartwarming, Tony Award-winning musical about six quirky middle schoolers who are competing for the spelling championship of a lifetime.
Reading to receive $898K in state road and bridge assistance
House and Senate finalize $300M Chapter 90 funding proposal for FY2027
Reading Residents Awarded Scholarships From The Massachusetts Society Of CPAs
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) today announced that Abdullah Mughal and Abdul Raheem Mughal of Reading were awarded scholarships by the MassCPAs Educational Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Program.
SEIU State Council Endorses Tram Nguyen for Congress
SEIU Unions Representing More Than 120,000-members Says Nguyen’s Lived Experience, Leadership Make Her ‘Clear Choice’
Reading’s biggest community celebration returns to Birch Meadow
Friends and Family Day is back - with free admission, food, music, community organizations, and fireworks to close out the day.
Slice into summer: dine out with RCTV
RCTV Studios is teaming up with Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings for a fundraiser, and the timing couldn’t be better.
Day 1 of the MIAA Meet of Champions
On a day when the temperatures were in the 90s, the top track and field athletes from around the state descended upon Merrimack College for the first day of the MIAA Meet of Champions on Thursday, June 4th.
Whitelam Books to Host Author Christopher C. Gorham at Monthly Nonfiction Book Club
Whitelam Books is excited to welcome author Christopher C. Gorham to our nonfiction book club on Thursday, June 11 at 7:00PM.
Reading Track and Field Takes on the Best - MIAA Meet of Champions Preview
The Meet of Champions (MoC), held at Merrimack College on June 4th and June 6th, features the top athletes from across the state in every event, and Reading is well-represented.
Whitelam Books to Host Author Story Time with E. B. Goodale
Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome children’s author-illustrator E. B. Goodale.
Unhealthy heat advisory in effect June 406: Reading Public Health Dept. urges residents to take precautions
An unhealthy heat advisory is in effect from June 4-6, and the Town of Reading Public Health Department is urging residents to take steps to protect themselves and their neighbors.