The Reading Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend a townwide sidewalk snow and ice removal bylaw for Subsequent Town Meeting, shifting clearing duties toward property owners after the town was warned of state fines up to $1,000 a day per violation.
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 Finance Committee voted 8-0 to table a decision on phasing in a $6.5 million override until after November's election.
Reading's Finance Committee voted to recommend two Proposition 2½ override options, $7 million and $9.8 million, to the Select Board.
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
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
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