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Reading Police urge vigilance following surge in vehicle break-ins and thefts
Reading Police urge vigilance following surge in vehicle break-ins and thefts

The Reading Police Department is investigating a series of recent vehicle break-ins and thefts that have disrupted the normally quiet community and prompted renewed calls for residents to secure their property.

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Reading to celebrate Juneteenth with Freedom Festival on June 21
Reading to celebrate Juneteenth with Freedom Festival on June 21

Residents are invited to come together on Saturday, June 21, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the Reading Town Common for the 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Festival, a family-friendly celebration of Black freedom, culture, and community.

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Presence&Co Signs Lease on New Flagship Location in Reading, MA
Presence&Co Signs Lease on New Flagship Location in Reading, MA

Presence&Co, a modern third place for real connection and holistic well-being, is thrilled to announce the signing of a lease for its first official location—an approximately 5,000 square-foot space in downtown Reading, MA.

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Reading to host three more community recycling drop-off events following overwhelming demand
Reading to host three more community recycling drop-off events following overwhelming demand

The Town of Reading is offering residents more opportunities to recycle specific household items with three upcoming community recycling drop-off events. These events, held at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard at 75 Newcrossing Road, aim to make it easier for residents to responsibly dispose of items that aren’t typically collected curbside.

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Meeting Recaps

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Town Meeting concludes with key votes on pickleball, infrastructure, and zoning
Town Meeting concludes with key votes on pickleball, infrastructure, and zoning

The final night of Reading’s Annual Town Meeting took place in the Hawkes Fieldhouse due to a scheduling conflict with the RMHS Spring Concert. The evening included robust discussion and votes on several remaining articles, including the highly debated pickleball project, infrastructure investments, and zoning bylaw updates.

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Town Meeting Night 3 recap: FY26 budget approved, pickleball debate begins
Town Meeting Night 3 recap: FY26 budget approved, pickleball debate begins

On Monday night, Reading’s Annual Town Meeting continued with an in-depth review and debate over the town’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget and the beginning of a spirited discussion on Article 14 - the proposed pickleball courts project.

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What you missed at Town Meeting Night 2: Killam and ReCAL projects approved
What you missed at Town Meeting Night 2: Killam and ReCAL projects approved

Annual Town Meeting resumed on Thursday, May 1, with a Special Town Meeting dedicated to two major capital projects that will soon be decided by the broader community: the Killam School Building project and Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL).

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Town Meeting Night 1 Recap: April 28, 2025
Town Meeting Night 1 Recap: April 28, 2025

Town Meeting kicked off on April 28 with historical reflections, spirited debate, and key votes on capital projects, veterans’ benefits, and downtown improvements. Here’s a quick recap of what happened - and what’s still to come.

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Letters to the Editor

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LtE: ReCAL - Exactly What Reading Needs
LtE: ReCAL - Exactly What Reading Needs
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LtE: Clarification for Support of Killam and ReCAL
LtE: Clarification for Support of Killam and ReCAL
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LtE: Pickleball Courts - Clarification of Article 14
LtE: Pickleball Courts - Clarification of Article 14
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LtE: Pickleball, Killam, and ReCAL
LtE: Pickleball, Killam, and ReCAL
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