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The Reading Observer is a news & media organization that focuses on Reading, Massachusetts with a focus on local elections, local government, and education on various topics.

A resident has filed two Open Meeting Law complaints against the Select Board this summer, targeting an email from Chair...
09/08/2026

A resident has filed two Open Meeting Law complaints against the Select Board this summer, targeting an email from Chair Melissa Murphy and the Board's conduct at its August 4 meeting. Both go before the Board in executive session Tuesday night, with a draft motion calling for no public discussion afterward.

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 climbed 10 spots to No. 52 out of 148 schools in Boston Magazine's latest Greater Boston hi...
09/07/2026

Reading Memorial High School climbed 10 spots to No. 52 out of 148 schools in Boston Magazine's latest Greater Boston high school rankings. See how RMHS stacks up on class size, test scores, AP performance, and more — and what's at stake with November's override vote.

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 RMHS Marching Band's Fall Mums Sale is on — $10 mums and $7 pumpkins in a variety of colors, with delivery to Readin...
09/06/2026

The RMHS Marching Band's Fall Mums Sale is on — $10 mums and $7 pumpkins in a variety of colors, with delivery to Reading homes September 25-28. Order by September 8 to support the band.

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

🚛 Holiday Trash Delay Reminder Rubbish collection will be delayed by one day this week due to the holiday. Friday picku...
09/06/2026

🚛 Holiday Trash Delay Reminder Rubbish collection will be delayed by one day this week due to the holiday. Friday pickups will occur on Saturday. ♻️ Recycling remains on your regular collection day.

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

Town and school officials fielded resident questions Monday night on the FY28 override, covering proposed school staffin...
09/04/2026

Town and school officials fielded resident questions Monday night on the FY28 override, covering proposed school staffing cuts, the town's $9.8 million structural deficit, why costs have piled up now, and how long the requested $6.5 million override is expected to last.

For residents looking to stay up to date on key town matters, this recap highlights the major takeaways from the Override webinar Q&A session held on Monday, August 31, 2026.

The DPW's September newsletter is out. Mark your calendar for three fall drop-off events: the Fall Recycling Event on Oc...
09/04/2026

The DPW's September newsletter is out. Mark your calendar for three fall drop-off events: the Fall Recycling Event on October 3, bulk item drop-off on October 24, and hazardous materials collection on October 31. It also covers compost center hours, four weeks of curbside leaf pickup, and new trash and recycling rules.

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.

With more e-bikes, mopeds, and electric motorcycles on Reading's roads, the Police Department is urging riders and paren...
09/04/2026

With more e-bikes, mopeds, and electric motorcycles on Reading's roads, the Police Department is urging riders and parents to know what they're operating and the laws that apply. Something that looks like an e-bike may fall into a different legal category, with different rules for age, licensing, registration, and helmets.

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 bikes, mopeds, motorized bicycles, and electric motorcycles grow more common on the town’s roads

Reading's Downtown Improvements Project enters its next phase the week of September 8, when the High Street and Haven St...
09/03/2026

Reading's Downtown Improvements Project enters its next phase the week of September 8, when the High Street and Haven Street intersection is expected to close for at least five weeks. Expect detours via Lincoln Street. Downtown businesses stay open, and pedestrian access will be maintained.

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.

Congratulations to Town Clerk Laura Gemme on completing her 50th election for the Town of Reading, celebrated Thursday w...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to Town Clerk Laura Gemme on completing her 50th election for the Town of Reading, celebrated Thursday with staff and an ice cream cake from Cal's Creamery. A huge thank you to Laura and the election staff for another successful election Tuesday.

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

Town Manager Jayne Wellman's August report is out — Killam Elementary construction is underway, The Link shuttle launche...
09/02/2026

Town Manager Jayne Wellman's August report is out — Killam Elementary construction is underway, The Link shuttle launched, downtown streetscape work continues, and more from across Reading's schools, transportation network, and municipal operations.

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.

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