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Latest — 24 Jun 2026

Town Podcast Explores Revolutionary History Ahead of Independence Day

Reading's podcast and purse strings dominate the midweek agenda. Town Manager Jayne Wellman released a new "Reading Between the Lines" episode on Reading's Revolutionary history Tuesday, offering a timely listen days before the Fourth of July; on Thursday, June 25, the Finance Committee…

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Reading's Finance, Select, and School Boards to Hold Joint Budget Forum Thursday

Reading's three top governing bodies bring the town's fiscal future into public focus Thursday. The Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee will convene jointly on June 25 for a forum on Reading's financial outlook and budget planning — one of the more consequential public…

Reading Lacrosse Association opens Summer Sixes registration as Youth Hockey program enters its off-season.

The Reading Youth Lacrosse Association's Summer Sixes program is underway, with weekly sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday evenings at Reading Memorial High School through July 30. The fast-paced 5-on-5 format gives players of all levels additional game experience; RYLA notes …

Question Over Reading's Town Forest Water Rights Surfaces in Monday Report

Reading's Town Forest water rights may be in play, a Monday Reading Patch report suggests, in an otherwise quiet news cycle. Reading Patch's morning newsletter — headlined "🌱 Patch AM: Could Reading give up long-held Town Forest water rights?" — raised questions about claims the town ha…

Reading Set to Receive Nearly $420K as State Spending Bill Heads to Governor

Nearly $420,000 in state funds is on its way to Reading as a spending bill awaits the governor's signature. The town's official website is also alerting residents to an upcoming Franklin Street road closure on June 15 and previewing coming changes to trash and recycling collection. Per …

Reading Finance Committee Interviews Seven Candidates as Override Ballot Looms

READING — June 8, 2026 — Reading Finance Committee appointment panel quizzes seven candidates as November override looms. Finance Committee Chair Joe Perna, Select Board Chair Melissa Murphy, and Town Moderator Alan Foles interviewed applicants Monday ranging from first-timers to multi-term incumbents seeking reappointment. Every candidate named Reading's

Reading Select Board sets course for fall override vote amid $9 million deficit

READING — May 2, 2026 — Reading Select Board targets November 2026 override vote as structural deficit hits $9 million. At a May 2 all-day retreat, Finance Director Sharon Angstrom told the board that free cash reserves have fallen to roughly $11 million — about 8.3 percent of available revenues, well

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