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1. Feds award $140M for major Haverhill Commuter Line improvement project (homenewshere.com) — Reading commuters are in line for better, more reliable MBTA service as nearly $140 million in federal funding will add almost seven miles of new double track between Reading and Andover, plus upgrades at Reading Station. The long-sought project replaces the controversial turnback-track proposal and should reduce delays, improve accessibility, and give the T more flexibility when problems arise.
2. Reading Public Library Announces Full Schedule of Fall Programs (thereadingpost.com) — Reading residents can look forward to a packed fall at the Reading Public Library, with swaps, sustainability walks, trivia nights, and kids' Dungeons & Dragons sessions all on the calendar. Programs highlight Latinx Heritage Month, civic engagement for grades 3–5, spooky-season fun, and hands-on activities for all ages right at 64 Middlesex Avenue.
3. 🐨 Killam School Building Committee 8-17-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com) — Reading's Killam School Building Committee confirmed construction is on track for a February 2028 move-in and set a groundbreaking for September 18, 2026. Members voted to keep $10 million in bid savings as contingency, raised emergency spending authority, and outlined how they'll keep neighbors informed as tree work, parking changes, and major site construction ramp up.
4. New law addresses library material challenges (recorder.com) — A new Massachusetts law now sets clear rules for challenging school and public library materials, aiming to protect access to diverse books and shield librarians from retaliation. The change follows a surge in book challenges statewide and disturbing harassment, including bomb and death threats, reported at the public library in Reading.
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