Reading residents will have another chance to put their questions to town and school leaders during a virtual session on Monday, August 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm about the proposed FY28 operational override.

It was great to see so many returning faces and hear the new voices that joined our chorus.

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

In case you missed it, the Boston Globe has endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress in the Sixth Congressional race.

Seven state senators, eleven state representatives, and local leaders from the Merrimack Valley to the Cape join the campaign against the top-two primary.

“Right now, we need leaders in Washington who will fight back against this administration's reckless cuts and stand up for our communities, and Dan Koh has the critical experience that sets him apart to do that,” said O’Leary.

The common theme throughout the conversations State Senate Candidate Ryan O’Malley has had with voters, is that we need a better, common sense government.

The Boston Globe and Boston Herald today both endorsed David Solet, a veteran trial attorney and 2025 Middlesex County Prosecutor of the Year, in his bid to become the next District Attorney of Middlesex County.

Democratic Challenger Says District Attorney Should Be an Advocate for a Justice System That Works for Everyone.

The Massachusetts State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (Mass FOP), the state’s chapter of the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, today announced its endorsement of David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney.

Koh is at 35% one week out from the primary.

Meadow Brook Golf Club hosted its 14th Weekend for a Cure on July 19, raising $58,770 for the ESSCOMGH Breast Cancer Research Fund.

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Officers Association (NEPBA, Local 500), today announced its endorsement of David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney.

The Transit Police Sergeants’ Union today announced its endorsement of David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney, citing his 24 years of prosecutorial experience, strong partnership with law enforcement, and commitment to protecting communities across Middlesex County.

Democratic Challenger Says Middlesex Seniors Deserve Stronger Laws and More Aggressive Prosecution Following $1.4 Million Exploitation of Arlington MIT Professor.

Bill Lockhart, of Reading Troop 702, is establishing a Mini-Food Pantry on the Library grounds as his final Eagle Scout project. The installation is scheduled to take place this week.

Today, Tram Nguyen’s campaign for Congress announced the endorsement of two bold, progressive women who make up the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.

Early voting began yesterday ahead of Massachusetts’ September 1, 2026, State Primary, and this year, several races that matter most to Reading voters will effectively be decided at the primary rather than in November.

On November 3, 2026, Reading voters will decide whether to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA), a dedicated funding source that roughly two-thirds of Massachusetts communities have already adopted.

Reading will offer in-person early voting for the September 1, 2026 state primary, available to all registered voters in town.