Around Reading - MA

03/15/2025

03/09/2025

Feeling like the end of winter at the Reading Town Forest

02/14/2025

Nearly one year since taking the job, Reading Town Manager Matthew Kraunelis talks about:

🙂 What he likes about the role.
🙃 The challenges.
🏗 Big projects coming up for a vote in the coming months.

Spend 5 minutes to learn a little bit about your community.

01/29/2025

Reading School of Guitar has been teaching people of all ages for many years now. And they've just recently opened up a new location on Main Street. Hear from owner/instruction Jon Taubman about what they offer and who can sign up.

Learn more: ReadingSchoolOfGuitar.com

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12/13/2024

Hi folks,
Some personal side projects have taken up a lot of my free time over the past 6 months or so, but looking forward to getting back out there with Around Reading profiles in the New Year.

In the meantime, I wanted to let you know about a new venture I am starting: Your Story.

- Do you wish you had a video recording of your parents or grandparents?
- What stories of their childhood would they tell?
- How did they decide to start a family?
- How has the world changed in their lifetimes?

As I hope is evidenced by this page, I’ve always enjoyed telling people’s stories. My career in communications has spanned 20+ years, starting in local news, and then from national news all the way to community media. I've interviewed people about everything from municipal programs to personal history. And I’ve worked to make even the most camera-shy people comfortable while being recorded.

These videos are not for the public; they are private videos meant to be shared with loved ones. My goal is to help to preserve family history and offer sentimental value.

I’ve laid out more details – including up-front pricing – at RecordYourStory.us. Please reach out if you are interested or have any questions (or comments): [email protected]. I am launching this in January and accepting sign-ups now.

*The first 5 sign-ups will receive a 20% discount on the price.*

Thanks for reading. See you with more content on this page in the coming weeks.

Shaun Neville

05/28/2024

Reading's 4th Annual Pride Parade and Celebration is this upcoming Saturday!

One of the event organizers, Laura Wilson, talks about what you can expect.

Parade starts at 3P with the celebration on the town common at 3:30P

Find more details, including a parade map, at PopHuddle.org

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05/03/2024

Looking for fresh flowers or plants? Whether it's a special occasion or just adding some color to your home, Reading Town Florist can help. Take a peak inside their shop in the center of town.

Learn more: ReadingTownFlorist.com

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04/24/2024

Spring is popping around the center of town.

03/07/2024

Know a writer who's looking for a little feedback, inspiration or camaraderie? The Writers' Collaborative Learning Center is fairly new to Reading, offering writers a place to sit down and work on their craft.

Find more details: WritersCLC.com


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01/31/2024

Take a look inside MISSION of DEEDS, Inc., which is based in Reading and has been serving communities across the region for over 30 years.

The organization finds new homes for old furniture and other household items, helping hundreds of individuals & families each year.

Learn how you can donate or volunteer: MissionOfDeeds.org

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01/24/2024

Some winter shots from around the center of town this morning.

01/18/2024

Perhaps you've heard of the MBTA Communities Law? It's a state effort to create more multi-family housing.

In this video, Reading's Community Development Director Andrew MacNichol talks about what it will mean for Reading: how it will impact hundreds of properties and what happens if the town doesn't comply.

Learn more: https://www.readingma.gov/826/MBTA-Communities-Process

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