Reading Set to Receive Nearly $420K as State Spending Bill Heads to Governor
READING — A state spending package carrying nearly $420,000 for Reading has cleared both chambers of the Legislature and is awaiting the governor's signature, per Reading Patch — the most consequential item for town finances in this cycle — while a brief street closure is set to affect Franklin Street beginning Monday.
TOWN HALL
The town's official website is flagging a road closure on Franklin Street scheduled for Monday, June 15. No duration or specific cause was listed in the notice posted to the homepage; residents who travel that corridor should plan alternate routes starting early next week.
The town is also signaling coming changes to its trash and recycling collection program. A notice on the homepage describes "exciting changes" ahead for those services, directing residents to the town website for details. No implementation date is specified in the posted announcement.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Reading To Receive Nearly $420K Under State Spending Bill" — A state spending measure allocating close to $420,000 to Reading has passed both the House and Senate and now awaits the governor's action, per Reading Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading).
"2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Reading" — Patch has published a roundup of Independence Day fireworks, parades, and events in and around Reading tied to the nation's 250th anniversary, per Reading Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading).
"'Uproarious, Heartwarming' Musical Hits The Stage At Reading Theater" — A Tony Award-winning show centered on six middle schoolers at a spelling bee competition is now running at a Reading theater, per Reading Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading).
"Representative Jones Supports Legislation Expanding Access to EpiPens" — State House Minority Leader Brad Jones is backing a bill that would broaden availability of the life-saving allergy devices, per Reading Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading).
COMING UP
**Friday, June 13:** Get To Know Girl Scouts at Camp Rice Moody — see the Reading Patch calendar for times and details. **Saturday, June 14:** Ipswich River Community Chorus Cabaret Fundraiser — check the Patch events calendar for location and ticketing. **Monday, June 15:** Franklin Street road closure takes effect; plan alternate routes. Also on June 15, the Killam School Building Committee meets — see the town calendar at readingma.gov for agenda and time. **Tuesday, June 23:** Select Board meeting — check readingma.gov for agenda. **Wednesday, June 24:** Appointment Committee – Finance Committee meets; details on the town calendar.