Schools · School Committee
School Committee Backs Yes Vote on Override
The Reading School Committee voted 5-0 to formally endorse a "yes" vote on the town's November 3 operating override.
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Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Recommends Sidewalk Snow Bylaw, 7-0
The Reading Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend a townwide sidewalk snow and ice removal bylaw for Subsequent Town Meeting, shifting clearing duties toward property owners after the town was warned of state fines up to $1,000 a day per violation.
Government · Conservation
Conservation panel OKs Parker turf field order
Reading's Conservation Commission voted 4-2 to approve replacement of the artificial turf field at Parker Middle School over a commissioner's objection that the project violates wetlands buffer rules.
Morning Brief
$500K grant lands for roadway redesign
Reading receives $500,000 state grant to redesign a major roadway corridor through state program. From our own coverage: Trail certificate fight tests conservation panel's budget.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026
This week's Reading obituary notices column carries one name: Rishton, Daniel Reed. Daniel Reed Rishton, 61, of Reading, died October 1, 2026, with his notice posted this week. Raised in Reading, he graduated from Reading Memorial High School as a member of the Class of 1984, and was th…
Morning Brief
Override question heading to Nov. 3 ballot
Reading's fiscal 2028 operational override question officially lands on the November 3 ballot for voters. From our own coverage: September property transfers lean on trust, estate deals. Also in today's brief (14 items): FY28 override question set for Nov. 3 ballot; Conservation Commiss…
Real Estate
Reading sale prices span $280,000 to $2.15 million in latest deed records
Reading recorded 17 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only six carry a recorded sale price so far, ranging from $280,000 to $2,150,000 with a median of $720,000. The period's top sale was 5 Coolidge Rd. at $2,150,000, bought by Daniel and Deana Holley. At least 10 of …
Morning Brief
Board clears razing of 1792 Porter house
Zoning board approved demolition of a 1792 house tied to muralist Rufus Porter despite preservationist objections. From our own coverage: Zoning board allows razing of 1792 Porter house; Select Board tables $600,000 field lighting plan. Also in today's brief (14 items): New podcast epis…
Government · Board of Health
Reading Board of Health seeks full kratom ban
Reading's Board of Health moved toward a full ban on kratom sales and tighter tobacco penalties.
Government · Select Board
Select Board tables $600,000 field lighting plan
Reading's Select Board tabled a $600,000 Driscoll Field lighting project to spring Town Meeting, citing budget strain ahead of a $6.5 million override vote.
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