Upcoming events.
Birch Meadow Public Forum
The Town of Reading will be holding a Public Forum on Tuesday February 25th, 2025, at 6:30 for the Birch Meadow Phase II Project, located off Bancroft Ave. This project is part of the Birch Meadow Master Plan and will include renovations to the two basketball courts, the tot lot playground, and additional parking on Bancroft Ave.
Black History Trivia Night
Join us for an evening of Black history trivia at the Reading Public Library Studio and for the unveiling of a Harriet Tubman portrait painted by Reading’s own, Rob Surette. There will be prizes for the trivia winners! This event is sponsored by the Office of Equity and Social Justice.
MBTA Community Meeting
This meeting is hosted by the MBTA project representatives who will answer questions and provide feedback on their proposed turnback track project that is intended to increase the frequency of trains between Reading and Boston to 30-minute intervals.
Conservation Commission Meeting
A continuation of the hearing on the 0 Vine Street, MBTA Turnback Track project, in front of the Conservation Commission.
Winterfest
Winterfest is an annual celebration held in downtown Reading to celebrate the new year and support our local small businesses. The fourth installment of the event is organized by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce and will include s’mores and fire tables, music, local food and beer vendors, lit ice sculptures, and more.
Community Projects Public Forum
With the cost estimates for both the Killam School Project and the Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL), town staff are holding a community forum at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Reading Memorial High School (RMHS) on Wednesday April 2 at 7:00 PM to prepare for Town Meeting and the Special Town Election anticipated in May for these projects. Town staff are also planning to hold a fully remote session the following week, with the date to be determined.
Select Board Meeting
Grey Coach Road Discussion and Vote to turn streetlight back on
Discuss/vote for in-person early voting for April Election
Discussion on logistics/process for holding Special Election
ReCAL cost update/discussion
Preview Town Meeting Warrant
Select Board Meeting
Mandarin Restaurant Recognition
Public Hearing - Vote on the following amendments to the Parking and Traffic Regulations
MBTA Turnback Track Discussion
Reading Center for Active Living (ReCAL Design Update)
Parking Kiosk discussion and potential vote
Discuss and vote on new Council on Aging Liaison
ReCAL Reading Center for Active Living Public Forum
The town will also host a meeting on Thursday, January 30, at the Pleasant Street Center at 1pm to recap the public forum for those who are unable to attend night meetings.
Select Board Meeting
Trash Cart Rollout and General DPW updates
Downtown parking/kiosk update
Discuss options for the future of the Pleasant Street Center
MBTA Turnback Track brief update
Executive Session: To conduct strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Manager Matthew Kraunelis. (G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2))
Discussion and potential vote to execute a new employment contract with Matthew Kraunelis for Town Manager services
Select Board Meeting
Public Hearing - Vote to approve amendments to the FY25 Classification plan
Eagle Scouts Award
Senior Property Tax Workers Program presentation and vote on policy amendments
Performance review of Town Manager Matt Kraunelis
Executive Session: Discussion of strategyfor pending lawsuit by the Town against Delphi Construction, Inc. as discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the town’s litigation position (G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3)).
Executive Session: Discuss litigation strategy with respect to Davenport v. Town of Reading, as discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the town’s litigating position. (G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3))
Executive Session: To conduct strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Town Manager Matthew Kraunelis. (G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2))