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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.

🎣 Gone fishin' — and you're invited! Reading Recreation and Elder & Human Services are bringing back their intergenerat...
06/01/2026

🎣 Gone fishin' — and you're invited! Reading Recreation and Elder & Human Services are bringing back their intergenerational fishing program on Wednesday, June 10th, 5–7 PM on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt. All ages welcome. All equipment provided. Just $5 per participant — spectators are free.

All ages welcome on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt for an evening of casting lines and making memories.

Rain couldn't keep Reading away. On a wet Monday morning, residents, veterans, scouts, and students turned out to mark ...
06/01/2026

Rain couldn't keep Reading away. On a wet Monday morning, residents, veterans, scouts, and students turned out to mark Memorial Day with a parade down Main Street and ceremonies at four town cemeteries. The RMHS Marching Band led the way, and the flags flew — rain and all. Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke, marched, and helped make the day possible.

The morning started overcast as Reading’s Memorial Day parade made its way through town, grey skies but dry, with a thin dedicated crowd lining the route.

🐝 It's almost time! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opens June 19th at The Old Hose House Theater in Reading,...
06/01/2026

🐝 It's almost time! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opens June 19th at The Old Hose House Theater in Reading, MA! Six quirky spelling champions compete — and YOU might be called onstage to spell alongside the cast. Two weekends of laughs, heart, and a little friendly competition.

Six awkward spelling champions take the stage in this Tony Award-winning musical comedy, where the stakes of the local spelling bee become unexpectedly profound.

🏆 Reading has a state champion! Senior Ryan Pulpi won the 200m at the Division 3 State Track & Field Championships in a...
05/30/2026

🏆 Reading has a state champion! Senior Ryan Pulpi won the 200m at the Division 3 State Track & Field Championships in an incredible 21.11 — the fastest time in the state this year and a new RMHS school record by nearly half a second. After Day 1, the Reading girls are tied for 5th with 19 points and the boys are tied for 4th with 25 points. The majority of events are still ahead this weekend — go Rockets! 🚀

The first day of the Division 3 State track and field championships is in the books, and already Reading has a state champion and a new school record.

🔥 In 91-degree heat, Reading Track turned up the intensity at the Middlesex League Championships on May 20. Both the gi...
05/29/2026

🔥 In 91-degree heat, Reading Track turned up the intensity at the Middlesex League Championships on May 20. Both the girls and boys finished fourth — each just a couple of points out of third — with standout performances across the board. Kamryn Encarnacao won the 200m, Ryan Pulpi won the 200m, Luke Rogerson won the javelin, and personal bests were flying all day. Now the Rockets set their sights on the Division 3 State Championships at Merrimack College on May 28 & 30. Go Rockets! 🚀

On the second-hottest day of the year, Reading’s track teams battled both the heat and the competition in the Middlesex League Championships on May 20, 2026.

🏅 Born with a clubfoot and told his legs would never function normally — RMHS senior Levi Emmanuel cleared a personal be...
05/29/2026

🏅 Born with a clubfoot and told his legs would never function normally — RMHS senior Levi Emmanuel cleared a personal best of 6'4" in high jump. His first jump ever was 5'4". Weeks later he was posting a personal best for the school team. Read his full story and learn about his mother Miriam Katenda's nonprofit SSPI, serving families in the US and Uganda.

Most high jumpers spend years training before their first competition. Levi Emmanuel has been doing it for a little over a month.

🏃 Reading Track heads to the Division 3 State Championships at Merrimack College this week! The girls finished 3rd and ...
05/29/2026

🏃 Reading Track heads to the Division 3 State Championships at Merrimack College this week! The girls finished 3rd and the boys 5th in 2025 — both teams are aiming higher in 2026. Ryan Pulpi leads the boys with the top times in D3 in the 100m, 200m, AND 400m. Kamryn Encarnacao is third in D3 in both the 100m and 200m. And that’s just the start. Go Rockets! 🚀 Full preview:

The Reading girls’ and boys’ track teams are down to their final meet of the season, the Division 3 State Championships held at Merrimack College in North Andover.

📚 Reading Is Revolutionary — RPL's Summer Reading Program starts June 22! Kids, teens, and adults can pick up a challen...
05/28/2026

📚 Reading Is Revolutionary — RPL's Summer Reading Program starts June 22! Kids, teens, and adults can pick up a challenge booklet, earn stamps, and win prizes along the way. The program runs through August 10 and is free for all ages.

This summer, the Reading Public Library is inviting kids, teens, and adults to pick up a book and join the revolution.

⏰ Deadline reminder: Applications to volunteer for a Reading board or committee are due May 31! No experience needed — ...
05/27/2026

⏰ Deadline reminder: Applications to volunteer for a Reading board or committee are due May 31! No experience needed — just a passion for your community. From open space planning to public health to historic preservation, there's a spot for you.

The Town of Reading is calling on residents to step up and volunteer for a local board, committee, or commission, and the deadline is just a few days away.

🎉 The Reading Public Library is opening its brand new Terrace — and you're invited! Join us on Thursday*, June 4 at 7:0...
05/27/2026

🎉 The Reading Public Library is opening its brand new Terrace — and you're invited! Join us on Thursday*, June 4 at 7:00 PM for the official ribbon cutting, light refreshments, and a first look at this beautiful new outdoor space funded by the RPL Foundation. Free and open to the public. See you there! 📚☀️

The Reading Public Library invites the community to celebrate the official opening of its new Library Terrace on Wednesday, June 4, at 7:00 pm.

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