Podcast Reveals Changes to Reading's Trash, Recycling Program
Reading residents got word this week that changes are coming to the town's rubbish and recycling program, detailed in a new episode of Town Hall's podcast. Town Manager Jayne Wellman's office did not spell out specifics in its website announcement beyond the episode's release.
TOWN HALL
Town Manager Jayne Wellman's office released a new episode of the "Reading Between the Lines" podcast this week, produced with RCTV, focused on changes to the town's rubbish and recycling program. The town's website announcement did not detail what is changing, but the episode's release signals more information is coming from Town Hall in the weeks ahead.
Separately, the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is continuing truck-mounted aerosol spraying around Reading through the rest of the summer as part of its seasonal mosquito-control schedule, according to the town.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Senator Lewis, Representative Haggerty, and Mass. Legislature Pass Bill to Enhance Child Welfare Protections," per Reading Patch. State lawmakers who represent Reading, including Sen. Jason Lewis, backed a new law creating a Foster Child Bill of Rights and adding oversight and accountability to the state's child welfare system. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading)
"Patch AM: What did Reading's Conservation Commission decide about fields, trails, and culverts?" Reading Patch's morning briefing flagged a Conservation Commission decision touching town athletic fields, trails and culverts, though the item did not spell out the specific vote. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading)
"Reading Art Association Hosts A Painting Demonstration by Steve Greco," Reading Patch reports. The group says artist Steve Greco will lead a painting demonstration on Wednesday, Sept. 9. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading)
"Austin Prep Educator Tells Untold Story of Deadly World War II Bombing," per Reading Patch. The Reading school-produced piece recounts a little-known bombing episode from the war, according to the outlet. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/reading)
COMING UP
Austin Prep is set for two non-conference matches on Thursday, Sept. 3: girls soccer against Wakefield Memorial and field hockey against Lynnfield, per MaxPreps game previews, "Wakefield Memorial vs Austin Prep | Soccer | 09/03/2026" and "Lynnfield vs Austin Prep | Field Hockey | 09/03/2026." (read it at https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/soccer/girls/match/austin-prep-reading-vs-wakefield-memorial/jv/9-3-2026/?c=ed6a0cec-6cdf-4365-9748-fac000bdcff6)
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.