Town will also see an increase in Chapter 70 and unrestricted local aid

Get ready to run with the Reading Lions Club and The Friends of Reading Recreation!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly district office hours of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) scheduled for Friday, July 10 have been cancelled.

The Reading Recreation Division is hosting a free summer concert series this July and August, bringing live music to Memorial Park on Sunday evenings.

As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Town of Reading is encouraging residents to keep safety top of mind throughout the holiday weekend.

As Reading enters Fiscal Year 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the Assessor’s Office is encouraging eligible senior taxpayers to apply for property tax exemptions.

Reading’s Town Manager Jayne Wellman released a new report this month covering major construction milestones, state funding wins, budget planning, and community programming across town departments. Here’s a look at the highlights.

Reading Memorial High School’s coaching staff and players will host a four-day Girls Lacrosse Clinic this summer, giving young athletes a chance to build skills and confidence on the field ahead of the upcoming season.

Fueled by multiple polls slowing her leading and a strong first debate performance, State Representative Tram Nguyen closed the second quarter of 2026 with her highest-yet fundraising totals.

1200+ Unique donors contributed an average of $71

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The Town of Reading is reminding residents that curbside trash and recycling collection will fully transition to automated collection starting Monday, July 6, 2026.

With summer vacation underway, the Reading Food Pantry is offering extra support to local families whose children rely on free breakfast and lunch programs during the school year.

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Reading area, in effect from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4.

Local Businesses Join Forces in Beloved Annual Event Celebrating “Shop Local” 

The Reading Rotary Club has announced it will no longer host the Reading Fall Street Faire, ending a nearly 20-year community tradition.

Today, Tram Nguyen’s campaign for Congress announced the endorsement of three key House leadership members, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Kate Hogan, Rep. Jack Lewis and Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Alice Peisch.

Candidate for State Representative Joe Markey (D - Lynnfield) called on legislators to reject Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to tap $50 to $100 million from the state’s pension system to fund economic development grants across the Commonwealth.

State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian's campaign for the 5th Middlesex District State Senate seat has earned the support of 34 local elected officials across the District.

State House delegation secures timely passage of home rule petition for town.