The Friends of Reading Seniors 60 Plus held their first two official fundraisers on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the St Agnes Parish Hall: Treasures from Your Attic (an antique road-show type of event).  

On Monday, May 12, the Reading Cultural Council (RCC) welcomed gratees, community leaders, and local residents to the Pleasant Street Center for its annual Grant Reception - a vibrant evening celebrating the power of art, culture, and community driven creativity.

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.

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.

It’s time to mark your calendars for the 5th annual Reading Pride Parade and Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 7.

Reading residents gathered under clear blue skies on Monday, May 26, 2025, to observe the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade and remembrance ceremonies honoring those who gave their lives in service to the country.

Due to last weekend’s rainy weather, the Maillet, Sommes, and Morgan Conservation Area Community Cleanup has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Neither rain nor chilly weather could dampen the spirit of community this past Saturday, as families, volunteers, and local organizations gathered for Reading’s annual Bike Recycling and Giveaway Event.

Reading residents and Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) customers are invited to an informative and practical Heat Pump Webinar, presented in partnership with Adobe Energy Management.

Get ready to clean out your basement, garage, and closets - Reading’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting its annual Spring Recycling Drop-Off Event this Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the DPW Garage, 75 Newcrossing Road.

Join your neighbors for a day of outdoor volunteer work as we care for Reading’s conservation land! Help clear trails, pick up litter, and improve the beauty, safety, and accessibility of our cherished green spaces.

Get ready for an inspiring night of music and community spirit as the Reading Community Singers return to the stage for their spring concert, For the Beauty of the Earth.

Join your neighbors for a day of outdoor volunteer work as we care for Reading’s conservation land! Help clear trails, pick up litter, and improve the beauty, safety, and accessibility of our cherished green spaces.

ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee are again hosting the annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away.

This spring, Reading residents will have two significant opportunities to shape the future of their town: the Annual Town Meeting begins Monday, April 28, and the Special Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13. These events will help determine the fate of key capital projects and investments that affect residents across all ages.

Get ready to dig in - the Reading Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale is back! Join fellow plant lovers on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Reading Town Common for a vibrant morning of flowers, greenery, and community connection.

At Bedford Green in Bedford, Massachusetts, veterans gather not only to receive gifts - but to be reminded that their service is never forgotten.

ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee are once again proud to host the annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away event! This wonderful community initiative provides an opportunity to donate bikes you no longer need - and to find a new one, for free.

Are you due for your annual mammogram? The American College of Radiology recommend women age 40 and older receive a mammogram every year. To make it easier than ever to stay on top of this vital screening, Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van is coming to Reading Town Hall (16 Lowell Street) on Tuesday, April 29, from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm.

In recognition of Earth Day, the Reading Public Library will host a free community screening of the documentary Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the library’s Community Room (64 Middlesex Ave). Doors open at 6:30 pm, and seating is limited.