The application to control mosquito populations will begin Tuesday morning, according to the town.
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The town estimated that over 2 inches of sleet piled up in the Nor'easter that pummeled the region.
Five winning lottery tickets were sold in one day at one Reading store this week.
The town is filling the Auburn Street Water Tank, which could lead to discolored water. The town said the water is safe to drink.
The community is coming to the aid of a local restaurateur's family following a fire that destroyed their home of 17 years.
The free, all-ages event is scheduled for next month and will take place on the Reading Common.
A Reading church has displayed a Black Lives Matter banner since 2020. In recent months, the banner has been stolen three times.
The Reading Police Department will offer free self-defense classes for women next month.
Gift cards were distributed based on need, to those who are homeless, or individuals in domestic situations.
Residents are advised that equipment will begin arriving on the Mattera Cabin site starting Wednesday, January 24.
DiNapoli Painting Company is a full-service residential painting and commercial painting company based in Reading, MA.
The center is open Thursday and Friday for residents to dispose of yard waste and debris accumulated during the recent storm.
The state announced funding for the project via the Community One Stop For Growth program.
North Shore Children’s Museum will welcome Reading residents for free one day this weekend thanks to a sponsorship.
A community group is opposing the reconstruction and expansion of the restaurant, which would include a second drive-through lane.
A local college student chronicling the stories of soldiers from Reading and North Reading will give a talk at the library this month.
The local organization is raising money in the fight against blood cancer.
The retail and shopping event is on the calendar for November.
A Reading church is one of 32 organizations around the state receiving funds due to the heightened risk of hate crimes.
The utility said it has received reports that scammers are demanding payment in exchange for continued electrical service.
Police and a local organization are working together to raise awareness and support victims during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
In the past three years, the dunk tank event raised over $5,000 for various charities, businesses, and individuals.
The event will feature local and regional crafts, goods, prepared foods, and more.
Participants will learn about investigations, firearms, less lethal options, dispatch procedures, traffic, and more.
John Douglass, president of the Chamber of Commerce, is being lauded for his charitable contributions.
An event recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day will be held later this month.
The event will offer family fun on Reading Town Common.
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The Community Planning and Development Commission unanimously approved plans for a mosque on Haven Street.
The fire department responded to the call last week.
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is spraying to control mosquito populations in area towns next week.
The discussion will be later this month both in-person and virtual.
Assistant Public Works Director Christopher Cole will be honored later this month by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The Reading Public Library is asking the public to weigh in on what it offers in the future.
The lucky ticket was purchased at a Wilmington store last week.
The program is funded by the state and intended to increase swimming safety.
The clinic will be next week at Coolidge Middle School and will include flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines.
The event will feature games, giveaways, entertainment, food and crafts and info booths set up by local organizations and businesses.
The project will add a parking lot with 55 striped spaces, a new restroom pavilion and an improved walkway through the park.