Daily brief · Reading, MA
Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, begins today
September 11, 2026
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Rosh Hashanah Begins Today
Rosh Hashanah begins today. The holiday is the Jewish New Year.
Town of Reading, MA
Obituary: Mary J. Bowen, Former League of Women Voters Head, Dies at 92
Former Reading resident and past president of the local League of Women Voters Mary J. Bowen passed away on September 5 at age 92. Memorial arrangements were published on September 10.
The Reading Post
Reading Public Library Offers One-on-One Tech Assistance
Get one-on-one tech help at the Reading Public Library today, September 11, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Conference Room. Meet with a librarian to troubleshoot devices and learn online services.
Reading Public Library
Obituary: Emmet F. 'Frank' Smith II, Engineer and Army Veteran, Dies at 94
Emmet Franklin "Frank" Smith II, an Army Corps of Engineers veteran, former Somerville Director of Modernization, and Reading American Legion member, passed away September 5 at age 94. Calling hours are September 13 at Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home in Reading.
The Reading Post
Reading Police Release Incident Log for September 2–3
The Reading Police Department released its incident log for September 2–3, detailing responses to a two-vehicle collision on Summer Avenue and Main Street, commercial alarm resets, and an accidental 911 call.
The Reading Post
The Bargain Box Thrift Store Opens for Weekend Sale
The volunteer-run Bargain Box thrift store at Church of the Good Shepherd is open today, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring seasonal decorations, household goods, and clothing deals benefiting the North Reading Food Pantry.
Church of the Good Shepherd
Reading Police Log Published for Sept. 4–6, 2026
Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log for September 4–6 detail traffic enforcement, minor crashes, fire alarms, and other routine calls.
The Reading Post
Reading Memorial Field Hockey Defeats Melrose 4–0
Reading Memorial field hockey beat Melrose 4–0 on September 8 at home.
Sports Illustrated
Board of Library Trustees Meeting Set for September 14
The Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Reading.
Town of Reading
Finance Committee - Attend Override Forum
Event date: September 16, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: Reading, MA 01867
Town of Reading
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