In the second meet of the season, both the Reading’s girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams defended their home course by defeating Woburn.

This article continues a series examining each of the nine statewide questions Massachusetts voters will decide on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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

Town officials, school leaders, state representatives, and current, former, and future Killam families gathered on the afternoon of Friday, September 18, for the official groundbreaking of the new Killam Elementary School.

Come join the fun celebrating the original Reading Fall Faire.

The Reading Police Department responded to the area of 70 Walkers Brook Drive on Tuesday, September 22, after a reported incident at approximately 12:45 pm.

Residents can learn more about the Community Preservation Act tonight, Tuesday, September 22, at 7:00 pm.

Dual meets got underway for the Middlesex League this past week, finally giving us a glimpse of how the teams are shaping up in the early going. 

Join us at Whitelam Books on Monday, September 28 at 11:00PM as we count down to the midnight release of Rebecca Yarros’ newest book, Threshing Day! 

Massachusetts voters will decide nine statewide ballot questions at the Midterm election on November 3, 2026.

Reading to clear out some items you’ve been holding onto this summer?

Fall starts on Tuesday! Turn over a new leaf and discover new world language programs and services at the Reading Public Library.

Today, Dan Koh, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Massachusetts' Sixth District, announced the launch of his leadership PAC, "Do the Work PAC."

The town and Reading Public Schools will hold the second of this week’s public forums on the proposed FY28 Proposition 2 ½ override today.

The Reading Memorial High School Athletic Hall of Fame is asking the community for help funding a new panel for its Wall of Fame.

Everyone deserves access to daily essentials that support health, comfort, and personal dignity.

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

The Town’s contracted tree service, AL Tree Service, will perform work throughout the Maillet, Sommes & Morgan Conservation Area at 62 Willow Street on Saturday, September 19.

Reading finally got their cross-country season underway on Tuesday in the Town Forest under perfect racing conditions.

Reading residents have two more opportunities this week to learn about the proposed FY28 Proposition 2 ½ override.