Markey, Koh lead as primary turnout hits 28.9%

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Reading voters cast ballots in Sept. 1 state primary

Reading cast 6,047 ballots in Tuesday's state primary, a 28.9% turnout among the town's 20,944 registered voters and up from 25.3% in September 2022. In the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Ed Markey outpolled Seth Moulton here 2,518 to 2,219, while Dan Koh led the 6th Congressional District field with 2,014 votes to Tram Nguyen's 1,233. Kate Lipper-Garabedian led the 5th Middlesex State Senate race, which is effectively decided with no Republican on the November ballot. Results are unofficial, from the Town Clerk.

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Free LINK microtransit shuttle launches in Reading

Reading launched the LINK, a free on-demand electric shuttle, on Aug. 31, connecting Reading, Wakefield, Woburn and Burlington with direct rides to Lahey Hospital and Winchester Hospital. The one-year pilot runs weekdays 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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November ballot to include $6.5M override, CPA question

Reading voters will decide nine state ballot questions plus two local questions on Nov. 3, including a $6.5 million Proposition 2½ override and adoption of the Community Preservation Act.

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Fall recreation registration is open

The Town of Reading has opened registration for fall recreation programs. Some offerings are temporarily limited due to staffing changes, but SNL Flag Football, Sunday Basketball, Junior League Basketball, Special Skates, adult leagues and sports clinics remain available.

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Permanent Building Committee meets tonight

The Permanent Building Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town calendar.

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Photo-organizing class starts this morning

Reading Public Library's "Free Your Photos!" class runs Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Studio, part of a five-week series on backing up, sharing, printing and organizing photos.

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Mah Jongg players meet at noon

Reading Public Library hosts a drop-in Mah Jongg Meet-Up for experienced players Wednesday, Sept. 2, from noon to 2 p.m. in Community Room A & B; no registration required.

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Genealogy appointments run tonight

Reading Public Library's Genealogy One-on-One research appointments run Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Local History Room; the session is already full.

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Climate Advisory Committee meets Thursday

The Climate Advisory Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. in Reading.

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Bylaw Committee meets Thursday

The Bylaw Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Reading.

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