Reading enters the July 4 holiday under an extreme heat warning as the town opens public buildings as cooling centers from July 1 through July 4. The alert, posted Tuesday on the town's News Flash, is the most immediate concern for residents heading into the long weekend, with older adu…

Reading closes June with a major budget question unresolved and a dangerous heat wave on the way. The town's News Flash produced no new items in the past 24 hours, but readingma.gov continues to highlight active summer programs including the Let Grow Summer Independence Challenge and au…