Library hosts voter registration until 6 p.m.

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Library Helps Residents Register to Vote

The Reading Public Library partnered with Town Clerk Laura Gemme today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 64 Middlesex Ave. to register residents to vote or check their registration status, ahead of the 2026 state and local elections. The state's voter registration deadline is Oct. 24, and vote-by-mail applications are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 27. Early voting runs Oct. 17-30, with Election Day polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Select Board Member Chris Haley Holds Office Hours

Select Board member Chris Haley held office hours today, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Pleasant Street Center, discussing the proposed FY28 override and CPA ballot measures and helping residents set up the town's Link Ride app.

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Town Manager Holds Afternoon Office Hours

Town Manager Jayne Wellman held public office hours today, Sept. 15, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the Pleasant Street Center patio at 49 Pleasant St.

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Tuesday Treasures Storytime for Young Children

Reading Public Library held its Tuesday Treasures storytime for ages 1-5 today, Sept. 15, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Program Room; registration was required.

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TV-Show Trivia Night Returns to Library

"Hello Out There from Trivia Land," a TV-show-themed trivia event, runs tonight, Sept. 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room; teams are limited to six people.

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Mexican Independence Day Marked Today

Today is Mexican Independence Day, commemorating the anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain, celebrated by Mexicans around the world.

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High Street-Haven Street Intersection Closed for Construction

Crews began building a stamped-concrete raised intersection at High Street and Haven Street the week of Sept. 8; the intersection is expected to stay closed for at least five weeks amid detours, though downtown businesses remain open.

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Charitable Foundation Funds Pickleball Benches

The Reading Cooperative Charitable Foundation awarded a $3,500 grant to the Reading Pickleball Players Association for two double-sided benches at the new lighted seven-court complex on Symonds Way, ahead of its planned October opening.

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