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Question Over Reading's Town Forest Water Rights Surfaces in Monday Report

Reading's Town Forest water rights may be in play, a Monday Reading Patch report suggests, in an otherwise quiet news cycle. Reading Patch's morning newsletter — headlined "🌱 Patch AM: Could Reading give up long-held Town Forest water rights?" — raised questions about claims the town ha…

Reading Public Safety Log: June 8–14, 2026

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Reading Police Department's official public log for the period June 8–14, 2026.

This Week in Reading: Jun 8 - Jun 14

2 stories from Reading News this week.

Reading Set to Receive Nearly $420K as State Spending Bill Heads to Governor

Nearly $420,000 in state funds is on its way to Reading as a spending bill awaits the governor's signature. The town's official website is also alerting residents to an upcoming Franklin Street road closure on June 15 and previewing coming changes to trash and recycling collection. Per …

Reading Bylaw Committee Unanimously Reappoints Louise to Three-Year Term

Reading Bylaw Committee reappoints one member, leaves second seat open. The three-member panel voted unanimously, three to zero, at its June 8 meeting to reappoint Louise to a three-year term, the only candidate before the committee for either of its two open seats.

Reading Reappoints All Three Incumbents to Permanent Building Committee

Reading reappoints all three permanent building committee incumbents as two major projects near construction.

Reading Finance Committee Interviews Seven Candidates as Override Ballot Looms

READING — June 8, 2026 — Reading Finance Committee appointment panel quizzes seven candidates as November override looms. Finance Committee Chair Joe Perna, Select Board Chair Melissa Murphy, and Town Moderator Alan Foles interviewed applicants Monday ranging from first-timers to multi-term incumbents seeking reappointment. Every candidate named Reading's

Reading Public Safety Log: June 1–7, 2026

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Reading Police Department's official public log for the period June 1–7, 2026.

Reading Public Safety Log: May 25–31, 2026

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Reading Police Department's official public log for the period May 25–31, 2026.

Reading Public Safety Log: May 18–24, 2026

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Reading Police Department's official public log for the period May 18–24, 2026.

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