🐨 Killam School Building Committee 8-17-26 AI Recap
Readings Killam School Building Committee discussed construction updates and bid savings on August 17th with a groundbreaking for September 18th.
Reading Recap
Recapping Everything in Reading, MA
Live Last read · last published · next check
Latest posts
🍂 Fall Happenings at the Reading Public Library
The Reading Public Library announces its fall schedule featuring community swaps and all-ages events.
🍿 RCTV Studios Celebrates a Successful Debut Movie Night on the Common
RCTV Studios hosted a free outdoor screening of The Princess Bride on the Reading Town Common on August 13.
🖥️ Watch Downtown Reading Live — Trains, Construction, Headlines & Weather on the Haven Depot Cam
A 24/7 live camera streams downtown Reading with commuter trains, construction, news headlines, and weather.
🎙️ Officials Outline Financial Challenges at First Override Forum; Next Session Tonight
Reading officials detailed financial challenges and a proposed 6.5 million dollar override at a public forum.
🗓️ This Week in Meetings 8/17 - 8/21
Reading municipal and school committees have scheduled public meetings for the week of August 17 to August 21.
🔎 Audit Committee 8-10-26 AI Recap
The Reading Audit Committee unanimously accepted clean fiscal year 2024 and 2025 audit results.
📋 Select Board Reviews Goals for FY27, Sets Expectations for Town Manager
The Select Board reviewed FY27 priorities and town manager goals focusing on finances and projects.
❓ Reading’s $6.5M Prop 2½ Override Survey Is Open — Where Do You Stand?
Reading Recap is polling residents on the town's proposed $6.5 million Proposition 2½ override ahead of the November vote.
🏞️ Conservation Commission 8-12-26 AI Recap
The Reading Conservation Commission continued hearings, reviewed property enforcement orders, and planned site visits.
💡 RMLD Board of Commissioners 8-11-26 AI Recap
The RMLD Board of Commissioners approved power-supply policy revisions, an ERP consulting contract, and the 2025 annual report.
🛤️ Federal Grant Secures Long-Sought Haverhill Double-track Upgrades Through Reading
The MBTA received a $139.6 million federal grant to double-track the Haverhill Line between Reading and Andover.
🖥️ Proposition 2 ½ Override Information Forum
Reading officials will hold an August 18th community forum on a proposed $6.5 million Proposition 2 ½ override.
🌆 CPDC 8-10-26 AI Recap
Reading's planning commission reviewed a revised proposal for 281 Main Street and discussed updates to accessory dwelling unit bylaws.
📚 Board of Library Trustees 8-10-26 AI Recap
The Reading Board of Library Trustees approved FY27 supplemental spending and discussed home delivery services.
🌻 Council on Aging 8-10-26 AI Recap
The Reading Council on Aging elected a secretary and reviewed progress on the new Reading Center for Active Living.
🕰️ Town Manager Jayne Wellman Office Hours
Reading Town Manager Jayne Wellman will hold drop-in office hours on August 18 and August 27 at two local locations.
🔋 RMLD Invites Customers to the 2026 RMLD Electric Vehicle Show at Wilmington Farmers Market on August 23
This year’s show will feature a variety of electric vehicle makes and models and will include the opportunity for vehicle test drives.
📆 Every School Calendar, Now on Your Phone 📲
Reading Recap launched subscribable 2026-2027 phone calendars for all nine Reading public schools.
🥫 Reading Food Pantry – August Needs
The Reading Food Pantry could use your help! Either with the list of items below or via direct donation. You can donate via PayPal using this link or you can mail checks made out to Reading Food Pantry to 6 Salem Street Reading, MA 01867.
🗓️ This Week in Meetings 8/10 - 8/14
Reading municipal meetings scheduled for August 10th to August 14th
🪧 Carlo Bacci joins Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Carlo Bacci has joined Coldwell Banker Real Estate, bringing over 35 years of experience to Reading and surrounding areas.
📽️ RCTV Studios Invites the Community to Free Outdoor Movie Night This Thursday, August 13
RCTV Studios will host a free outdoor screening of The Princess Bride on Reading's Town Common on Thursday, August 13.
💰 FY28 Override Forum 8-6-26 AI Recap
Reading officials presented a proposed $6.5 million FY28 tax override during an August 6th public forum.
🗣️ Public Comment Highlights Ongoing Debate Over Discrimination, Diversity and Civic Discourse
Reading residents debated discrimination allegations tied to a committee reappointment process during an Aug. 4th Select Board meeting.