Pro-Override Committee Forms for Nov. Vote

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Ballot Question Committee 'Vote YES for Reading' Forms to Back $6.5M Override

Supporters have formed 'Vote YES for Reading,' a ballot question committee to campaign for the $6.5 million Proposition 2½ operating override on the November 3 ballot. The override is intended to close a structural budget gap the town says would otherwise force cuts to schools, public safety, and library services.

The Reading Post

Original Play 'Linked' Continues at Hose House Theater Saturday

Performances of 'Linked,' written by the late Stephanie Weymouth and set against the backdrop of September 11, continue Saturday at the historic Hose House Theater.

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Volunteers Invited to Buckthorn Pull at Town Forest Saturday

The Town Forest Committee hosts a community Buckthorn Pull from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to clear invasive species from the forest.

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Chinese Storytime at Library Saturday for Ages 2-5

The library hosts a Chinese Storytime from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday in Community Rooms A and B, led by local Mandarin and Cantonese speakers. The session introduces language and traditions through stories, rhymes, and activities.

Reading Public Library

Bargain Box Thrift Store Opens Saturday at Church of Good Shepherd

The Bargain Box thrift store in the Church of the Good Shepherd basement opens Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with housewares, seasonal decor, clothing, and children's books. September proceeds benefit the North Reading Food Pantry.

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Select Board Confirms Deputy Chief Amendola as Next Police Chief

The Select Board voted 5-0 on Sept. 10 to confirm Deputy Chief Christine Amendola as the next Police Chief. She will serve as Acting Chief starting March 2027 and assume full command after Chief David Clark retires in May 2027.

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Select Board Honors Little League Team for Championship Run

The Select Board recognized the 11-year-old Little League division team with a Certificate of Recognition for winning the Massachusetts State Championship and East Region Championship. The team finished an undefeated postseason in Beverly, outscoring opponents 30-3.

The Reading Observer

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Killam Elementary Set for Sept. 18

The public groundbreaking for the new J. Warren Killam Elementary School will be Friday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at 333 Charles Street.

The Reading Post