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…
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…
Reading home sale prices swung widely in September as several closings topped $1 million. From our own coverage: Home sale prices range widely as September closings top $1 million. Also in today's brief (12 items): DPW sets burnable bulk drop-off for Oct. 24; Historical Commission meets…
Reading recorded 19 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3. Of the nine sales with a price on file, prices ranged from $280,000 to $1,175,000, with a median of $800,000. The month's top sale was 51 Mt Vernon St at $1,175,000, sold by Charles G. and Maria S. Linderman to Brian Hellrigel and
An operational override for fiscal year 2028 will appear on Reading's November 3 ballot. Also in today's brief (12 items): Override question heads to November 3 ballot; Police sell patches to mark Domestic Violence Month; Fall Recreation program registration now open; Historical Commiss…
Reading's fall recycling event returns Saturday with drop-off for electronics, plastic and Styrofoam. Also in today's brief (12 items): Reading police don pink for cancer awareness; Reading Memorial hosts Marblehead in JV soccer; Fall recycling event set for Saturday at DPW; Dark satire…
Reading sets joint forum on proposed sidewalk snow shoveling bylaw ahead of November Town Meeting. Also in today's brief (9 items): Forum set on proposed snow shoveling bylaw; Virtual forum lets residents ask override questions; Board and committee volunteer applications due Wednesday; …
A free, on-demand electric shuttle now connects Reading residents to Winchester Hospital and the Lahey Clinic. From our own coverage: Real estate roundup tracks September home sales. Also in today's brief (13 items): Free electric shuttle launches linking Reading to hospitals; Reading p…
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