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Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

One Reading obituary appears this week: Smith, Joseph E. Jr. Smith, 88, of Reading, died June 23, 2026; visitation and a funeral Mass were held June 26 at Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home in Reading and Saint Joseph Parish in Wakefield, respectively. The notice was posted thro…

Reading Eyes Potential Override as Budget Pressures Mount

Reading's fiscal future is the defining story as the week closes, with a potential Proposition 2½ override taking shape and its size still undetermined. A Reading Patch morning briefing — "How big could Reading's next override be—and what might it cut?" — raised pointed questions about …

Reading Conservation Commission Rules on Roads, Trails, and Wetlands Access

Reading's Conservation Commission decided questions about roads, trails, and wetlands this week, per Reading Patch, as the town moves through a busy summer of infrastructure and community programming. Town Hall's active notices include a final Sunday morning closure of the southern half…

Reading Median Sale Price Tops $1.1M as Fairchild Drive Leads Late-Spring Market

Twenty deeds were recorded in Reading, Massachusetts, between May 28 and June 26, 2026, with sale prices disclosed in 10 transactions. Prices ranged from $625,000 to $2,400,000, and the median among disclosed sales was $1,115,000. The standout transaction was 134 Fairchild Drive, which …

Reading's Three Major Boards Meet to Chart Town's Financial Future

Reading's three governing boards tackled the town's financial future Thursday at a Joint Financial Forum. The Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee convened June 25 to discuss budget considerations and collaborative planning for the road ahead — the single most substanti…

Three Reading Boards Convene Joint Forum on Town's Financial Outlook

Reading's three top governing bodies face a shared budget reckoning Thursday night. The Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee are sitting down together for a Joint Financial Forum to discuss the town's fiscal outlook and collaborative planning — an unusual three-board co…

Town Podcast Explores Revolutionary History Ahead of Independence Day

Reading's podcast and purse strings dominate the midweek agenda. Town Manager Jayne Wellman released a new "Reading Between the Lines" episode on Reading's Revolutionary history Tuesday, offering a timely listen days before the Fourth of July; on Thursday, June 25, the Finance Committee…

Reading's Finance, Select, and School Boards to Hold Joint Budget Forum Thursday

Reading's three top governing bodies bring the town's fiscal future into public focus Thursday. The Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee will convene jointly on June 25 for a forum on Reading's financial outlook and budget planning — one of the more consequential public…

This Week in Reading: Jun 15 - Jun 21

2 stories from Reading News this week.

Reading Lacrosse Association opens Summer Sixes registration as Youth Hockey program enters its off-season.

The Reading Youth Lacrosse Association's Summer Sixes program is underway, with weekly sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday evenings at Reading Memorial High School through July 30. The fast-paced 5-on-5 format gives players of all levels additional game experience; RYLA notes …

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