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Override forums cover library, senior tax relief
October 1, 2026
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Override forums cover library, senior tax relief; Select Board update Oct. 6
At a Sept. 19 forum on the $6.5 million Proposition 2½ operational override, Town Manager Jayne Wellman said closing the Reading Public Library on Sundays would not by itself cost the library its state certification, but cutting library staff beyond that almost certainly would. The forums have also covered senior tax relief, staffing and school cost reductions ahead of the Nov. 3 election, where the override appears as Question 10. The next Select Board update is Oct. 6, with more forums later in October.
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Reading Democrats host 'Dinner with the Dems' fundraiser Friday
The Reading Democratic Town Committee's annual fall fundraiser runs 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, October 2, at Old South Church. It includes a pasta dinner, a silent auction, and remarks by State Rep. Rich Haggerty and outgoing State Sen. Jason Lewis.
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RMHS golf team raffle ends Friday
The Reading Memorial High School varsity golf team is raffling a $200 gift package. Tickets are on sale through Friday, October 2, and proceeds support the team.
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Veronica Roth talks virtually with library tonight
The library's Friends Speaker Series hosts an online conversation with Divergent author Veronica Roth about her upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction, tonight from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Library collects seasonal decor today for Oct. 10 swap
Reading Public Library accepts seasonal and holiday decor donations at its reference desk today from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a no-buy community swap planned for October 10.
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Christ the King Parish kicks off Faith & Fellowship tonight
A Rosary is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at St. Athanasius Church, followed by fellowship at 7 p.m. at the parish PAC. The gathering launches a new season of small groups.
Christ the King Parish
Quannapowitt Players 'Rumors' dress rehearsal tonight
The dress rehearsal of Rumors is at 8 p.m. tonight. The listing says seniors may attend free, with a minimal donation requested; the Top of the Hill Gang plans to meet at 7:45 p.m.
Top of the Hill Gang
Killam building committee approves $567,742 construction payment
On September 28, the Killam School Building Committee unanimously approved a $567,742.50 payment to Brait Builders. The committee also discussed soil-disposal approvals that are affecting excavation progress.
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Bean & Barrel seeks opening manager for High Street café
A job listing posted September 29 seeks an opening general manager for The Bean & Barrel at 45 High Street, which it describes as opening this fall. The café would serve coffee and pastries from 6 a.m. and cocktails from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Boston Chefs
Dan Donahue headlines comedy show at Bunratty Tavern tonight
Dan Donahue headlines a stand-up comedy show tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Charles @ Bunratty Tavern, 614 Main Street.
Bunratty Tavern
Housing Authority meets Monday, Oct. 5
The Housing Authority meets Monday, October 5, starting at 5:00 PM.
Town of Reading
Historical Commission meets Monday, Oct. 5
The Historical Commission meets Monday, October 5, starting at 6:30 PM.
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Community Planning and Development Commission meets Monday, Oct. 5
The Community Planning and Development Commission meets Monday, October 5, starting at 7:00 PM.
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Board of Library Trustees meets Monday, Oct. 5
The Board of Library Trustees meets Monday, October 5, starting at 7:00 PM.
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Bylaw Committee meets Monday, Oct. 5
The Bylaw Committee meets Monday, October 5, starting at 7:30 PM.
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