Reading paused on Friday morning, September 11, 2026, as residents, first responders, DPW employees, and town staff gathered on the town common to mark 25 years since the attacks.

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Reading residents looking for a way to shape town policy and quality of life have until September 30 to apply for one of several open seats on town boards, committees, and commissions.

Committee to advocate for the $6.5 million Proposition 2 ½ override on Reading’s November 3, 2026 ballot.

Reading residents have several more chances this month to learn about and weigh in on the town’s proposed FY28 override.

The Reading Select Board issued a proclamation at its September 8 meeting at Reading Town Hall honoring the victims of September 11, 2001.

The Reading Select Board presented a Certificate of Recognition during the Select Board meeting to the town’s 11-year-old Little League division team.

The Reading Select Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, September 8, to confirm Deputy Chief Christine Amendola as the town’s next Chief of Police.

Whether you're a new resident, remember the days of The Atlantic, or arrived sometime in between, you’re welcome to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community on Tuesday, October 13.

Reading resident Angela Binda has filed two Open Meeting Law complaints against members of the Select Board, and both are scheduled to be discussed in executive session when the Board meets tonight, September 8.

Reading Memorial High School moved up 10 spots in Boston Magazine’s newly released 2026-2027 rankings of the best public high schools in Greater Boston, landing at No. 52 out of 148 schools evaluated.

The Reading Memorial High School Marching Band is holding its annual Fall Mums Sale to benefit the band.

Reading residents are reminded that rubbish collection will be delayed by one day this week due to the holiday.

The Reading Department of Public Works has released its September newsletter, with details on fall collection events, the compost center’s season, curbside leaf pickup, and new trash and recycling rules.

The Reading Police Department is asking riders, and especially parents of younger riders, to understand what they are operating and the laws that apply, as electric devices grow more common on the town’s roads

Reading’s Downtown Improvements Project is moving into its next phase, with a weeks-long closure of the High Street and Haven Street intersection expected to begin soon.

Town Clerk Laura Gemme reached a milestone this week, completing her 50th election for the town of Reading.

New in town? Come to the Reading Public Library in September to sign up for your library card and you’ll receive a special edition card!

Reading Town Manager Jayne Wellman has released the August 2026 monthly report, highlighting progress towards the town’s schools, transportation network, downtown, senior services, public safety, and municipal operations.

Reading Municipal Light Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, covering a year the utility describes as a “reinvestment in community connections” alongside continued focus on reliability, affordability, and the shift to non-carbon power.