Reading Recap, 2 Haven Street, Reading, MA (2024)

07/08/2024

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. As always, this list is only up to date as of Monday morning and new meetings or modifications can be added/revised at any time. For PDF's of the agendas, please click on the meeting name. Please check out for any changes. Monday…...

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. As always, this list is only up to date as of Monday morning and new meetings or modifications can be…

07/07/2024

Upcoming MBTA Communities Meeting via the town of Reading - Our summer series of community meetings around MBTA Communities initially included an update on July 10th. Town staff have made the decision to further refine and provide additional context to the evolution of the concepts being drafted to reflect the feedback to date and from the June 12th community meeting. As such, the July 10th meeting has been cancelled and the agenda and content of that meeting will be rescheduled to the July 31st meeting date, which will be held at the Reading Public Library at 7pm. See more information about MBTA Communities & Reading here: We hope you can join us!

Upcoming MBTA Communities Meeting via the town of Reading – Our summer series of community meetings around MBTA Communities initially included an update on July 10th. Town staff have made the…

07/03/2024

Join our watch party to meet Kate DiCamillo on Tuesday, July 9, at 2:00 pm! Reading Public Library (RPL), Reading, MA— We’re going to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillo will share the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow-up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive....

Join our watch party to meet Kate DiCamillo on Tuesday, July 9, at 2:00 pm! Reading Public Library (RPL), Reading, MA— We’re going to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, M…

07/02/2024

Local Pickleball Instructor Carlo Bacci Wins Gold at the Bay State Games Tournament. Reading resident and owner of the Dinking Zone, Carlo Bacci competed for the first time in the Bay State Games Pickleball Tournament in Westford over the weekend. Along with his partner Paul Cervone, they went undefeated to make it to the gold medal round. Carlo Bacci is a certified USA Pickleball coach and owner of the Dinking Zone in Woburn, MA which operates 3 outdoor courts, offers private and group lessons, court rentals, team building events and birthday parties. To learn more go to thedinkingzone.com

Local Pickleball Instructor Carlo Bacci Wins Gold at the Bay State Games Tournament Reading resident and owner of the Dinking Zone, Carlo Bacci competed for the first time in the Bay State Games P…

07/01/2024

🕜 Senator Jason Lewis Office Hours Today

State Senator Jason Lewis will be having his district office hours today. Jason will be available at the Pleasant Street Center located at 49 Pleasant Street, from 1:30PM until 2:30PM. You can alwa…

07/01/2024

🗓️ This Week in Meetings 7/1 – 7/5

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. As always, this list is only up to date as of Monday morning and new meetings or modifications can be…

06/27/2024

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting helicopter applications of biological larvicide to control mosquito larvae in town over the summer. Residents do not need to take any special precautions for this application. See below for details on the general area of town where spraying will occur each week: On Thursday, June 27, 2024, spraying is scheduled for areas of…...

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting helicopter applications of biological larvicide to control mosquito larvae in town over the summer. Residents do not need to take any …

06/27/2024

The Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Reading took place on Saturday, June 15th down on the Town Common. The event featured community speakers, RMHS student choir, and dance performances. Below is our photographs from the beginning of the event. The high-quality resolution versions can be found on our Facebook album located here.

The Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Reading took place on Saturday, June 15th down on the Town Common. The event featured community speakers, RMHS student choir, and dance performances. Below is our…

06/27/2024

The Select Board will be meeting this morning at 9:30am on Zoom only. This earlier than normal start time and date is to accommodate the Open Session and/or Executive Session Purpose 1: Discuss and potentially respond to Open Meeting Law Complaint against the Select Board by John Sullivan, received June 15, 2024. The complaint on page 3 of the packet alleges a June 4th violation by the Select Board stemming from them potentially entering executive session improperly....

The Select Board will be meeting this morning at 9:30am on Zoom only. This earlier than normal start time and date is to accommodate the Open Session and/or Executive Session Purpose 1: Discuss and…

06/25/2024

The following was sent to us by a reader - Dear Editor: I am writing to recognize and thank the performers, hosts, organizers, and attendees of Reading Porchfest 2024, which was held last Saturday, June 22, with 95 acts at 44 locations. To me, Porchfest is what community is all about. The event was a resounding success, eliciting joy in a fun and relaxed atmosphere....

The following was sent to us by a reader – Dear Editor: I am writing to recognize and thank the performers, hosts, organizers, and attendees of Reading Porchfest 2024, which was held last Sa…

06/24/2024

READING – Chief David Clark wishes to highlight the Reading Police Department's ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with alcohol sales laws. Law enforcement activities related to alcohol compliance may include compliance checks at restaurants and retail locations, reverse stings, party patrols and “shoulder tap” and “Cops in Shops” programs. Through a combination of these techniques, the Reading Police Department will be able to monitor, analyze and take legal action when appropriate on both minors who seek to circumvent the law and those people and businesses that enable them....

READING – Chief David Clark wishes to highlight the Reading Police Department’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with alcohol sales laws. Law enforcement activities related to alcohol com…

06/24/2024

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. As always, this list is only up to date as of Monday morning and new meetings or modifications can be added/revised at any time. For PDF's of the agendas, please click on the meeting name. Please check out for any changes. Monday…...

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. As always, this list is only up to date as of Monday morning and new meetings or modifications can be…

06/22/2024

• Texas Dave Hardwick – Top 40 (1960-2000) – from 1:00-2:00pm

06/22/2024

• Moonstruck – Pop & Country – from 12:00-1:00pm

06/22/2024

We will be live-streaming Porch Fest stop #6 today at 71 Tennyson Road from 12-2pm. The current line up is as follows: • Moonstruck – Pop & Country – from 12:00-1:00pm • Texas Dave Hardwick – Top 40 (1960-2000) – from 1:00-2:00pm We will go live anytime between those time-slots so be sure to be following or liking our page…...

We will be live-streaming Porch Fest stop #6 today at 71 Tennyson Road from 12-2pm. The current line up is as follows: • Moonstruck – Pop & Country – from 12:00-1:00pm • Texas Dave Hardwick – T…

06/21/2024

READING – Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department arrested and charged a Wilmington woman with operating under the influence. MEGAN NAJARIAN, AGE 49, of WILMINGTON, was arrested and charged with the following: Operating Under the Influence (Second Offense) Marked Lanes Violation Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Speeding Two Counts of Child Endangerment while Operating Under the Influence ...

READING – Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department arrested and charged a Wilmington woman with operating under the influence. MEGAN NAJARIAN, AGE 49, of WILMINGTON, …

06/21/2024

By a 5-0 vote, current School Committee Chair Tom Wise, was re-elected chair during last night’s School Committee meeting. During the discussion, Tom mentioned that he wouldn’t accept the nomination (done by Sarah McLaughlin and seconded by Shawn Brandt) if he was not going to be running for re-election in April. The School Committee does not have a policy....

By a 5-0 vote, current School Committee Chair Tom Wise, was re-elected chair during last night’s School Committee meeting. During the discussion, Tom mentioned that he wouldn’t accept the nom…

06/21/2024

Boston 25 News will be broadcasting live from 6am-10am, with pre-recorded segments sprinkled throughout.

06/20/2024

The Reading School Committee (SC) of Reading Public Schools (RPS) is meeting at 7pm on Thursday June 6, 2024 at Reading Memorial High School. Links to the agenda, packet, and to watch the meeting are at the end of this article. The packet is 131 pages long, with the bulk being the multiple presentations being given. Tonight’s meeting looks jam-packed again, with lots of presentations and updates on various programs and initiatives, as well as some votes including voting on superintendent performance review and salary increase, vote on allocation to special education reserve fund (SERV), vote on reorganizing the school committee (elect new chair etc.), and a vote to shift FY24 budget money from the regular day to the special education cost center....

The Reading School Committee (SC) of Reading Public Schools (RPS) is meeting at 7pm on Thursday June 6, 2024 at Reading Memorial High School. Links to the agenda, packet, and to watch the meeting…

06/20/2024

READING – Chief David Clark is pleased to report that the Reading Police Department will be issuing citations to children who are caught wearing helmets this summer while bicycling or riding scooters or rollerblades. Throughout the summer, Reading Police officers will be on the lookout for kids who are riding their bikes, scooters or rollerblades with helmets on, and issue "citations" good for a free ice cream or slice of pizza at participating businesses....

READING – Chief David Clark is pleased to report that the Reading Police Department will be issuing citations to children who are caught wearing helmets this summer while bicycling or riding scoote…

06/19/2024

Whether you go for them shaken, stirred, dirty or dry, raise a glass to National Martini Day on Wednesday, June 19 at Post 1917, a steakhouse that integrates classic steakhouse with contemporary flair. The restaurant’s drink menu holds a unique variety of martinis. Post Martini features guests’ choice of Gin Mare or Grey Goose with tea smoked Carpano Dry Vermouth, sesame oil drops, and Roquefort stuffed olives....

Whether you go for them shaken, stirred, dirty or dry, raise a glass to National Martini Day on Wednesday, June 19 at Post 1917, a steakhouse that integrates classic steakh…

06/19/2024

The Town’s trash vendor Republic Services has informed that some homes won’t have their trash collected yesterday due to a broke-down truck. They will have an extra truck collecting this route on Thursday. Due to the holiday today Wednesday, June 19th, there will be a one day rubbish and recycling delay for all Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday collections. If you have any questions, please call the DPW at 781-942-9077. Thank you!

The Town’s trash vendor Republic Services has informed that some homes won’t have their trash collected yesterday due to a broke-down truck. They will have an extra truck collecting this route on T…

06/18/2024

via the Town of Reading - Join us at Camp Curtis Guild on 6/21 to kick off the Boston 25 News Zip Trip season! We'll have a market of local vendors, business and resident spotlights, Town Trivia, a touch-a-truck for the kids and more! Boston 25 News will be broadcasting live from 6am-10am, with pre-recorded segments sprinkled throughout.

via the Town of Reading – Join us at Camp Curtis Guild on 6/21 to kick off the Boston 25 News Zip Trip season! We’ll have a market of local vendors, business and resident spotlights, To…

06/17/2024

Music returns to the library lawn with Les Sampou and the Dirty Martinis on Monday, June 24 at 7:00 pm. Reading Public Library (RPL), Reading, MA—Kick off summer with an hour-long outdoor concert featuring vocalist Les Sampou and the Dirty Martinis Band. This quintet brings the American Songbook to life with a unique and sultry take on the classics—the music of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Diana Krall, Peggy Lee, George Gershwin and Harold Arlen....

Music returns to the library lawn with Les Sampou and the Dirty Martinis on Monday, June 24 at 7:00 pm. Reading Public Library (RPL), Reading, MA—Kick off summer with an hour-long outdoor concert f…

06/17/2024

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. As always, this list is only up to date as of Monday morning and new meetings or modifications can be added/revised at any time. For PDF's of the agendas, please click on the meeting name. Please check out for any changes. Monday…...

Here is the list of all the meetings with agendas currently scheduled for this week in Reading. As always, this list is only up to date as of Monday morning and new meetings or modifications can be…