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John Street Paving Today; Detours, Parking Ban
October 2, 2026
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John Street Paving Today May Bring Detours and Closures
Lazaro Paving Corp. begins paving the top course on John Street at 7 a.m. today, weather permitting, and expects to finish in one day; delays, detours and road closures should be expected. All on-street parking in the work zone is prohibited and will be strictly enforced by Reading Police, so residents who need their vehicles should move them to a street outside the area. If today is your trash day, have trash and recycling at the curb by 6:30 a.m. Questions go to the Engineering Division at 781-942-9082.
Town of Reading
Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Dan Koh
The group endorsed Koh, the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District. Koh said he would work to protect reproductive freedom and access to contraception.
The Reading Observer
Author Monica Acker Leads Saturday Storytime at Library
Children ages 2 and up can join storytime Saturday, October 3, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the Reading Public Library Community Room. No registration is listed.
Reading Public Library
Library Hosts Mandarin and Cantonese Storytime Saturday
On Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to noon, children ages 2–5 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities introducing Chinese language and culture. No registration is required.
Reading Public Library
RMHS Football Visits Arlington Tonight
Reading Memorial's varsity football team plays an away conference game at Arlington tonight, Friday, October 2, at 6 p.m.
MaxPreps
Arlington Edges Reading Memorial Girls Soccer, 2-1
Reading Memorial lost 2-1 to Arlington in girls varsity soccer on Thursday, October 1.
MaxPreps
Reading Memorial Hosts Marblehead JV Soccer Today
Reading Memorial's JV soccer team hosts Marblehead in a nonconference match today, Friday, October 2, at 4:30 p.m.
MaxPreps
Reading Memorial Hosts Winchester Freshman Volleyball Today
Reading Memorial's freshman volleyball team hosts Winchester in a conference match today, Friday, October 2, at 4:30 p.m.
MaxPreps
School Committee Meets Tuesday Evening
The School Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m.
Town of Reading
Select Board Meets Wednesday Morning
The Select Board meets Wednesday, October 7, at 10 a.m.
Town of Reading
Quannapowitt Players Open Rumors Tonight
The Quannapowitt Players begin Neil Simon's Rumors tonight, Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at 55 Hopkins Street.
The Reading Post
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