This week's Reading obituary notices column carries one name: Rishton, Daniel Reed. Daniel Reed Rishton, 61, of Reading, died October 1, 2026, with his notice posted this week. Raised in Reading, he graduated from Reading Memorial High School as a member of the Class of 1984, and was th…
Reading's fiscal 2028 operational override question officially lands on the November 3 ballot for voters. From our own coverage: September property transfers lean on trust, estate deals. Also in today's brief (14 items): FY28 override question set for Nov. 3 ballot; Conservation Commiss…
Reading recorded 17 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only six carry a recorded sale price so far, ranging from $280,000 to $2,150,000 with a median of $720,000. The period's top sale was 5 Coolidge Rd. at $2,150,000, bought by Daniel and Deana Holley. At least 10 of the 17
Zoning board approved demolition of a 1792 house tied to muralist Rufus Porter despite preservationist objections. From our own coverage: Zoning board allows razing of 1792 Porter house; Select Board tables $600,000 field lighting plan. Also in today's brief (14 items): New podcast epis…
Reading's Board of Health moved toward a full ban on kratom sales and tighter tobacco penalties.
Reading's Finance Committee postponed its free cash and capital spending vote until November 5, a day after voters decide a town override. Chief Financial Officer Sharon Angstrom reported an estimated $14.52 million in free cash and a $9.75 million structural deficit projected for fiscal 2028.
Reading's Select Board tabled a $600,000 Driscoll Field lighting project to spring Town Meeting, citing budget strain ahead of a $6.5 million override vote.
A free, on-demand electric shuttle now links Reading and Wakefield to two area hospitals. Also in today's brief (9 items): Free shuttle begins serving Reading and Wakefield; Town manager's September report highlights project milestones; Select Board skips own meeting for Finance Committ…
The Reading Library Board warned that a failed override could cut operating hours and state aid. Trustees voted 5-0, with Trustee Pat absent, to approve the Reading Public Library as a collection site for the Metro Boston Diaper Drive through October 17 and for the annual Toys for Tots drive.
Reading's Zoning Board of Appeals approved demolition of a 1792 house tied to muralist Rufus Porter, over objections from preservationists and neighbors.