Government & development in Reading

Son Faces 15 Added Gun-Storage Charges in Fatal Central Avenue Shooting

Oct 17 · Patch →

Override Office Hours Today at 2 p.m. on Town Common

Oct 17 · Town of Reading →

Ryan Hanafin Held Without Bail in Killing of Mother in Reading

Oct 16 · Boston 25 News →

Bare Meadow Walk & Talk Set for Saturday Morning

Oct 16 · Ipswich River Watershed Association →

Killam School Building Committee Meets Monday

Oct 16 · Town of Reading →

Zoning Board of Appeals Meets Tuesday

Oct 16 · Town of Reading →

Bylaw Committee Holds Snow Shoveling Bylaw Forum Oct. 21

Oct 16 · Town of Reading →

Man Charged After Main Street Pharmacy Theft and Assault

Oct 15 · The Reading Post →

Ryan Hanafin Arraignment Set for Thursday in Woburn

Oct 15 · The Boston Globe →

Environmental Sustainability Committee Meets Tonight

Oct 15 · Town of Reading →

Select Board Meets Oct. 20

Oct 15 · Town of Reading →

Historical Commission Meets Tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Oct 14 · Town of Reading →

Parker Middle School Turf Replacement Hearing Continues Tonight

Oct 14 · Town of Reading →

Wetlands Hearing Tonight on MBTA Culvert Replacement Near Willow Street

Oct 14 · Town of Reading →

Joint Financial Forum Tonight at the Library

Oct 14 · Reading Public Library →

Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee Meets Tonight

Oct 14 · Town of Reading →

Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Reading Shooting

Oct 13 · Patch →

Conservation Commission Meets Today at 11:30 a.m.

Oct 13 · Town of Reading →

In-Person Early Voting Opens Saturday at Reading Town Hall

Oct 13 · Town of Reading →

Town Clerk Posts Sample Ballots for November State Election

Oct 12 · The Reading Post →

FY27 Preliminary Tax Bills Are Placeholders, Not Final Amounts

Oct 11 · Reading Recap →

Sat: Guided walk at Bare Meadow Conservation Area

Oct 11 · Ipswich River Watershed Association →

Question 11 on Nov. 3 Ballot Would Adopt Community Preservation Act

Oct 11 · Patch →

Town Podcast Episode Covers FY28 Override

The Town's October 9 podcast episode features Town Manager Jayne Wellman, CFO Sharon Angstrom and Superintendent Henry Turner discussing the proposed override headed to the November 3 ballot.

Oct 10 · Town of Reading →

Buckthorn Pull Listed for Saturday

The Town Forest Committee calendar lists a Buckthorn Pull Saturday, October 10, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listing gives only Reading as the location, with no specific meeting spot.

Oct 10 · Town of Reading →

Woman fatally shot in Reading; son taken into custody in Vermont

A 49-year-old woman was found fatally shot inside a Center Avenue home Thursday, Oct. 8. Her son, Ryan Hanafin, 22, was taken into custody without incident near Warren, Vermont; police said there is no further public-safety risk.

Oct 9 · The Boston Globe →

ReCAL project reaches construction milestone

The Town placed the project's final structural beam at a topping-off ceremony Oct. 7. Framing and roof trusses are progressing, and walking paths behind the pickleball courts are complete.

Oct 9 · Town of Reading →

Trash and recycling pickup delayed one day for holiday

Rubbish and recycling collection will run one day later than usual during the week of Oct. 12–17 because of the holiday.

Oct 9 · Town of Reading →

Reading has mailed Vote-by-Mail ballots for Nov. 3 election

The Town Clerk's office mailed ballots Oct. 7. Residents can request a ballot by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Oct 9 · The Reading Observer →

CPDC recommends updated accessory-dwelling-unit zoning

At its Oct. 5 meeting, the Community Planning and Development Commission recommended zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units for a future Town Meeting. The proposal includes a ban on short-term rentals and special-permit review for some properties, and would align local zoning with state law.

Oct 9 · Reading Recap →

ZBA approves Salem Street duplex and Green Street three-unit project

On Oct. 5, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a two-family home at 52 Salem St., allowing six weeks to salvage historic materials from the 1792 house before demolition. It also approved variance and special-permit relief for a three-unit project at 72 Green St.

Oct 9 · Reading Recap →

Board of Health meets tonight

The Board of Health meets at 7 p.m. The Town calendar links the agenda; regular meetings are held on Zoom.

Oct 8 · Town of Reading →

MBTA holiday schedules affect October 12 travel

For Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, the MBTA plans Saturday schedules for the subway, bus, and The RIDE. Commuter Rail and ferry service will run on regular weekday schedules.

Oct 8 · WBUR →

Teachers' union endorses Joe Markey in 20th Middlesex race

The Massachusetts Teachers Association endorsed Joe Markey on Wednesday for the 20th Middlesex District state representative race, which includes Reading. The union cited his support for fully funded public schools; Election Day is November 3.

Oct 8 · The Reading Post →

Preliminary FY27 Home Values Average About $1.007M, Up 7%

Preliminary assessments put average single-family home values at about $1.007 million, up roughly 7%, pending state review. Reading Recap's calculator uses the figures to estimate potential override and CPA costs.

Oct 7 · Reading Recap →

Select Board Attends ReCAL Topping-Off Ceremony at 10 a.m.

The Select Board is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 7, to attend the ReCAL topping-off ceremony.

Oct 7 · Town of Reading →

Permanent Building Committee Meets at 6 p.m.

The Permanent Building Committee meets tonight, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. An agenda is on the Town calendar.

Oct 7 · Town of Reading →

Trails Committee Meets at 6:30 p.m.

The Trails Committee meets tonight, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. An agenda is posted on the Town calendar.

Oct 7 · Town of Reading →

Facility Naming Advisory Committee Meets Thursday

The School Committee's Facility Naming Advisory Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6:45 p.m.

Oct 7 · Town of Reading →

Reading Wins $500,000 State Grant for Walkers Brook Drive Design

State officials awarded Reading a $500,000 HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant to advance design of the Walkers Brook Drive corridor. The project aims to reach construction readiness, improve multimodal connectivity and support future mixed-use housing.

Oct 6 · The Reading Post →

Select Board Tonight: Liquor Junction Hearing, Town Meeting Warrant Vote

The Select Board meets tonight, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall and on Zoom. It will hold a public hearing on altering the premises of the all-alcohol package store license at One General Way (Liquor Junction) and vote to close the warrant for the Nov. 9 Town Meeting.

Oct 6 · Town of Reading →

Volunteer Appointment Subcommittee Interviews Applicants Tonight

The subcommittee meets today, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room and on Zoom. It will interview applicants for the Commissioners of Trust Funds, Conservation Commission, Trails Committee, Town Forest Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Oct 6 · Town of Reading →

High Street Work Continues; Intersection Closure Expected to Last About Five Weeks

This week, crews continue work on the raised intersection, sidewalks near High and Green streets, and brickwork in the work zone. The High, Haven and Chute streets intersection has been closed since Sept. 8, for an expected five weeks.

Oct 6 · Town of Reading →

Finance Committee Meets Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Finance Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.

Oct 6 · Town of Reading →

School Committee Meets Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The School Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.

Oct 6 · Town of Reading →

Library Workshop Covers Winter Energy Savings Tonight

RMLD representatives share winterization tips, heat-pump information and rebate options today, Oct. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Reading Public Library.

Oct 5 · Reading Public Library →

Cemetery Trustees Meet Tonight at 6

The Board of Cemetery Trustees meets today, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., according to the town calendar.

Oct 5 · Town of Reading →

Preliminary FY27 Property Assessments Open for Public Review

Preliminary FY27 assessments are open for review online and at the library and senior center from today through Tuesday, Oct. 13. The assessments are pending state approval.

Oct 5 · Town of Reading →

Select Board Meets Tuesday Evening

The Select Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, starting at 7 p.m.

Oct 5 · Town of Reading →

Mon. Oct. 5: RMLD winter energy-saving talk at the Library

RMLD representatives share winter energy-saving tips and programs Monday, October 5, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Reading Public Library's Community Room (A & B).

Oct 4 · Reading Public Library →

Fri. Oct. 9: Rep. Brad Jones district office hours

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. holds constituent office hours Friday, October 9, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street.

Oct 4 · The Reading Post →

Reading Police Offer Pink Patches for Breast Cancer Awareness

Reading police officers will wear pink patches during October, and the public can buy patches for $10. Proceeds benefit the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation.

Oct 4 · Reading Recap →

Water main break cuts service near South Street

A water main break near 253 South Street cut service to Heather Drive, George Street, Greystone Way, and parts of Curtis, South, and Walnut streets. The DPW said crews were working to restore service.

Oct 3 · The Reading Observer →

Reading woman pleads guilty to stealing from labor union

Carol A. Aguja, 55, of Reading, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for stealing more than $60,000 from a labor union, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Sentencing is set for January 7, 2027.

Oct 3 · United States Department of Justice →

Open house today for 10 Mineral St. three-bedroom rental

A three-bedroom, one-bath unit at 10 Mineral St., Unit 2, is listed for $3,200 per month. The first open house is today from noon to 2 p.m.

Oct 3 · Compass →

John Street Paving Today May Bring Detours and Closures

Paving begins at 7 a.m. Friday, October 2, and should take one day. The Town warned of possible delays, detours, road closures and a ban on on-street parking.

Oct 2 · 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.

Oct 2 · The Reading Observer →

Select Board Meets Wednesday Morning

The Select Board meets Wednesday, October 7, at 10 a.m.

Oct 2 · Town of Reading →

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.

Oct 1 · The Reading Post →

Override forums cover library, senior tax relief; Select Board update Oct. 6

Reading Recap reports the Proposition 2½ operational override forums covered library services, senior tax relief, staffing, and school cost reductions. The next Select Board update is October 6, with more forums later in October.

Oct 1 · Reading Recap →