Reading Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Polls open Tuesday for 2026 state election

From Reading News

• Reading obituaries for week ending November 1 Reading News published this week's obituary notices, covering two residents: Laurence Remick Cosenza, 83, formerly of Reading, and Jason L. Gage, 65, of Reading.Reading News
• October home sales span $15,000 to $1.25 million Reading News compiled October home sales data showing prices ranging from $15,000 to $1.25 million, with trust transfers accounting for most of the month's deed activity.Reading News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 7:00 a.m.: Polls open for 2026 state election Polling places in Reading are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for the state election. Reading Patch published a voter guide covering nine statewide ballot questions and candidates.Town of Reading

Yesterday in Reading (Mon, Nov 2)

• 'Unique, stately' colonial hits the market in Reading A four-bedroom colonial built at the turn of the century is listed at 124 Prescott Street for $1,049,000, according to Zillow data cited by Reading Patch.Reading Patch

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Permanent Building Committee meets The Permanent Building Committee meets at 6 p.m. to continue its regular agenda.Town of Reading
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Trails Committee meets in Reading The Trails Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. to discuss its regular agenda.Town of Reading
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Reading Revolts meets Wednesday The group Reading Revolts meets at 6:30 p.m. on the town calendar.Town of Reading
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Finance Committee meets in Reading The Finance Committee meets at 7 p.m. to take up its regular agenda.Town of Reading
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 p.m.: Bylaw Committee meets in Reading The Bylaw Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. to continue its regular review of town bylaws.Town of Reading
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: First Annual Pumpkin Smash set for Saturday The town hosts its First Annual Reading Pumpkin Smash from 9 a.m. to noon in the Performing Arts Center parking lot at 62 Oakland Road.Town of Reading
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:30 p.m.: Subsequent Town Meeting convenes November 9 Reading's Subsequent Town Meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m. to take up the fall warrant.Town of Reading
• Fri, Nov 20: Senior Thanksgiving dinner set for November 20 The Pleasant Street Center invites Reading senior citizens to its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, Nov. 20, at Teresa's Functions and Events, with reservations accepted through Nov. 13, according to Reading Patch.Reading Patch
• Sat, Nov 21: Scandinavian Fair returns to Community Covenant Church The 2026 Scandinavian Fair takes place at Community Covenant Church on Nov. 21, according to a listing on Reading Patch's community calendar.Reading Patch

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