By Dave Watkins in News — 21 Sep 2026

Free Link Shuttle launches door-to-door rides

Reading home sales span $511,000 to $1.5 million as August closes out. Reading's housing market closed out August with transactions ranging from entry-level prices to multimillion-dollar sales, a snapshot of where the town's real estate stands heading into fall.Reading News

Free Link shuttle launches connecting Reading and Wakefield. The Link, a free, on-demand, all-electric shuttle, now offers door-to-door rides for Reading and Wakefield residents, including trips to Winchester Hospital and the Lahey Clinic in Burlington.Town of Reading
Fall Recreation program registration now open. Reading Recreation has opened registration for its fall programs, with sign-ups available online at readingma.myrec.com.Town of Reading

Tomorrow, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board meets, Finance Committee attends session. The Select Board convenes Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., with the Finance Committee also attending the session to review town business.Town of Reading
Tomorrow: Community Preservation Act info session set for Sept. 22. The Reading Patch calendar lists a Tuesday event explaining the Community Preservation Act for residents interested in how the local funding tool works.Reading Patch
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 a.m.: Contributory Retirement Board meets Wednesday morning. Reading's Contributory Retirement Board holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.Town of Reading
Wed, Sep 23, 4:15 p.m.: RMHS School Council meets Wednesday afternoon. The Reading Memorial High School Council meets Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. to discuss school business.Reading Public Schools
Wed, Sep 23, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday evening. The Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Reading
Wed, Sep 23: Ballet Magnificat performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story. The Reading Patch calendar lists a Wednesday performance of 'Anchored: The Pilgrim Story' by the Christian dance company Ballet Magnificat.Reading Patch
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Fall Recycling Event set for Oct. 3. The Department of Public Works hosts its Fall Recycling Event Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DPW Facility, 75 Newcrossing Road.Town of Reading

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