Reading Recap

11/01/2025

Today Saturday, November 1st, Everything but the dog, Reading’s beloved pet boutique is celebrating its 19th anniversary — and they’re doing it in style! For nearly two decades, Everything But The Dog has been the go-to destination for pet lovers seeking high-quality food, stylish accessories, and thoughtful gifts for their furry companions. Now, they’re inviting the community to join in the fun and festivities as they mark this major milestone. Here’s what’s in store for the celebration: 19% Off Everything in the Shop — Yes, everything, including pet food....

Today Saturday, November 1st, Everything But The Dog, Reading’s beloved pet boutique is celebrating its 19th anniversary — and they’re doing it in style! For nearly two decades, …

11/01/2025

RCTV - Unfortunately, unless you're at the game, there's no way to know the score: Reading leads Woburn 20-0 at halftime.

10/31/2025

The following was sent to us by a reader - Dear Editor, Kudos to the Reading Turnback Committee(RTC) for organizing, RCTV for recording , and The Select Board for hosting this important meeting. The RCTV recording of the meeting is here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F5CyeYY3Fg). Please take a few minutes and watch it! The Committee's well run campaign to educate the Reading Community about the MBTA Turnback Project that will affect so many Reading Residents is to be congratulated....

Dear Editor,  Kudos to the Reading Turnback Committee(RTC) for organizing, RCTV for recording , and The Select Board for hosting this important meeting. The RCTV recording of the meeting is h…

10/31/2025

Reading Rockets varsity football returns home tonight after their 41-0 blowout win against Belmont last week. Kickoff starts at 7PM with Reading playing Woburn at Reading Memorial High School! The Rockets (3-4) will host the Tanners (4-3). It's also Senior Night, so pregame festivities will begin about 45 minutes before kickoff! Tickets can be purchased from the following link....

Reading Rockets varsity football returns home tonight after their 41-0 blowout win against Belmont last week. Kickoff starts at 7PM with Reading playing Woburn at Reading Memorial High School! The …

10/31/2025

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞 - In the final public forum held on October 27th, the Bylaw Committee presented its proposed “Snow Shoveling Bylaw,” aimed at improving pedestrian safety in the downtown business district during winter months. The bylaw, which will be considered at the upcoming November Town Meeting, would require property owners in the Smart Growth Business District to clear sidewalks of snow and ice within a specified timeframe after storms....

Downtown residents & businesses may face fines for uncleared sidewalks under new rule In the final public forum held on October 27th, the Bylaw Committee presented its proposed “Snow Shoveling …

10/30/2025

Town Manager Matt Kraunelis is pleased to announce that Reading is a recipient of a $100,000 Small Town PARC Grant. These funds, awarded by the Governor and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, are part of the PARC (Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities) grant program, which helps cities and towns create and renovate outdoor recreation areas. For Reading, the use of these funds includes the development of a series of six to seven pickleball courts in partnership with the Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL)....

(READING, MA – October 28, 2025) – Town Manager Matt Kraunelis is pleased to announce that Reading is a recipient of a $100,000 Small Town PARC Grant. These funds, awarded by the Governor and the …

10/29/2025

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐁𝐓𝐀: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - In a packed and emotionally charged special meeting on Monday night, Reading residents, town officials, and MBTA representatives gathered to discuss the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) proposed turnback track project. The meeting, hosted by the Select Board, drew hundreds of concerned citizens, many of whom voiced strong opposition to the plan, citing environmental, health, safety, and quality-of-life concerns....

Symbolic Vote Sends Clear Message to MBTA: Rethink the Turnback Track Location In a packed and emotionally charged special meeting on Monday night, Reading residents, town officials, and MBTA repre…

10/29/2025

Below is a summarized version of the Recreation Committee meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary condenses the discussion into major themes, speaker contributions, and decisions, avoiding excessive detail while retaining the essence of the conversation. Timestamps correspond to the video linked at the bottom....

Below is a summarized version of the Recreation Committee meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary …

10/29/2025

Old South UMC, Reading, MA is pleased to host a Community Coffee House Concert, on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We are featuring local area musicians, a scrumptious dessert bar and beverages. All for a $10 entrance fee! This is not a fund-raiser, but an event to bring people together to enjoy great music. We will feature three very different performances: “Cait and Pat,” better known as Caitlin and Patrick Beckmen, is a sibling musical duo. You may recognize them from...

Old South United Methodist Church is pleased to host a Community Coffee House Concert, on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We are featuring local area musicians, a scrumptious dessert bar and be…

10/28/2025

Downtown Trick or Treat from lower Haven Street to Town Hall.

10/28/2025

Below is a summarized version of the special Select Board meeting discussing the MBTA turn back track project, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary condenses the discussion into major themes, speaker contributions, and decisions, avoiding excessive detail while retaining the essence of the conversation. Timestamps correspond to the video linked at the bottom....

Below is a summarized version of the special Select Board meeting discussing the MBTA turn back track project, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discuss…

10/28/2025

All setup for the Connected Reading Open House at the Reading Public Library 5-7pm tonight! Stop on by for some 🦃Limpy stickers!