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.
The Reading Conservation Commission approved a disputed trail certificate and warned its budget has nearly run dry.
The Reading Select Board voted unanimously to rename the Climate Advisory Committee as the Environmental Sustainability Committee while previewing a 13-article fall Town Meeting warrant.
Reading's Council on Aging voted to nominate Jean Prato and Kathleen Harrington as a two-member team to represent seniors on the town's new furniture-selection working group for the RECAL building project.
The Reading Board of Health voted 5-0 to suspend Mobile Gas Station's tobacco license for seven days after a second underage sale violation in 36 months.
Reading's Conservation Commission approved a riverfront redevelopment at 281 Main Street and rejected a patio expansion at 18 Knollwood Road.
The Reading Select Board cleared Chair Melissa Murphy and member Christopher Haley of two open meeting law complaints in split votes after first voting 0-5 against hearing them in executive session.
The Reading Permanent Building Committee approved a $7,072.20 change order but deferred a $24,147 steel tariff charge pending a town counsel opinion.
The Reading Recreation Committee bid farewell to its retiring Recreation Administrator, known on the recording only as Jim, while pressing the town over his hiring process.
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