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Olde Redding Faire hits 70th year Saturday
September 22, 2026
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Olde Redding Faire returns for 70th year Sept. 26
The Olde Redding Faire returns Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn Street, marking its 70th year. Organizers promise past favorites plus new items, including a bake table and silent auction in the sanctuary, an expanded farm stand with handcrafted goods, mums and jams, a puzzles tent, a book room, a jewelry room, and a kids' game area with face painting. Faire Food will offer pulled pork, coleslaw, mac and cheese, chicken pie, pizza, empanadas, drinks and ice cream.
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CPA info session at library and via Zoom tonight
Chase Mack of the Community Preservation Coalition presents an overview of the Community Preservation Act and takes resident questions tonight, September 22, at 7 p.m. in the Reading Public Library Community Room and via Zoom, ahead of the measure's expected spot on the November 3 ballot.
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Select Board to weigh override, Italian Heritage proclamation
The Select Board meets tonight, September 22, at 7 p.m., with an Italian Heritage Month proclamation, a preview of the town-meeting warrant, and discussion of a $6.5 million FY28 Proposition 2½ override headed for the November 3 ballot.
Town of Reading
Senator Jason Lewis schedules virtual constituent office hours
State Senator Jason Lewis holds virtual office hours today, September 22, from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom, meeting privately with constituents on personal issues or legislative feedback.
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Library announces fall language and cultural programs
Reading Public Library's fall lineup includes a Spanish conversation group starting September 23, a Latinx allyship presentation September 24, bilingual storytime and Día de los Muertos activities.
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Reading library holds evening Babytime session tonight
Babytime meets tonight, September 22, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the Children's Program Room for babies ages 0-15 months; registration required.
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Reading Memorial High School Council to meet Wednesday
The Reading Memorial High School Council meets Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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