Unemployment Rate Worsens In Reading Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Middlesex County increased recently.

Middlesex County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Reading area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Jones, Haggerty Support Chapter 90 Bond Bill

Will provide Reading with $605,006 for local transportation infrastructure

Rep. Jones Named To Local Election Districts Review Commission

Independent board has key oversight role in municipal reprecincting process

Reading Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Middlesex County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Reading Town Hall Reopens Following Board Of Health Approval

The Board of Health unanimously approved the lifting of all pandemic-related emergency orders, clearing a path for Town Hall to reopen.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Reading Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Reading area compares.

Town Meeting: Amendment To Defund Library Equity Director Fails

The $70,000 allotted to the position will remain in the proposed town budget, for which talks will continue Thursday.

Jones, Haggerty Secure $120K For Reading In House Budget

Money will fund substance abuse, community garden, and pedestrian safety initiatives

House Approves Conservation Land Tax Credit Expansion

Budget amendment will promote more open space protections

Letter: Remove Proposed Library Role From Budget

Town Meeting member Bernard Horn shares why he does not support financially backing the proposed director of equity and social justice.

Letter: Reading Embraces Diversity Supports New Library Position

Reading Embraces Diversity says it hopes the proposed director of equity and social justice role will be a "catalyst for positive change."

Reading-North Reading Chamber Of Commerce Awarded $24,745 Grant

Money will be used to support Chamber’s “Shop The Readings” marketing campaign promoting local businesses

Reading Planning Commission OKs New Water Tower

The Community Planning and Development Commission voted Monday to approve the site plan review for a new water tower on Auburn Street.

New Fact Sheets Added To Your Online Statement

The Online Statement Tells You How Much Benefit You and Your Family Can Expect To Receive

How Voter Turnout Compared To Previous Reading Elections

Just 19 percent of registered voters in Reading cast a ballot in Tuesday's election, down from the 2020 Town and Recall elections.

Reading Town Election 2021: Newcomers Haley, McLaughlin Win

The races for Select Board, School Committee and RMLD board were decided by slim margins Tuesday.

Letter: Support Bita, Satterthwaite For RMLD Board

Elaine and Benjamin Webb share why they are voting for Marlena Bita and Jim Satterthwaite for the RMLD board.

Letter: Bita, Satterthwaite For More Honesty, Oversight On Board

RMLD board member and former chair David Talbot shares why he thinks Marlena Bita and James Satterthwaite are the right picks for the job.

Letter: A Vote For Coram Is A Vote For All Reading Students

Parents Kate Goldlust and Michele Sanphy share why they are voting for Geoffrey Coram for School Committee.

Reading 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide

Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls April 6.

Letter: Correcting The Record On Ad Hoc Human Rights Committee

Select Board Vice Chair Anne Landry says she is proud of the ad hoc committee and responds to "misinformation" surrounding its work.

Letter: Chris Haley Clear Choice For Select Board

Select Board member Carlo Bacci shares why he supports Christopher Haley.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Middlesex County neighbors.

Letter: Elect Sarah McLaughlin To Reading School Committee

Marianne Downing shares why she is voting for Sarah McLaughlin for the School Committee.

Letter: Why I'm Voting For Chris Haley For Select Board

Justin Perry discusses what he calls the "steady politicization of our town and the resulting divide that it has created."

Reading Delegation Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill

Legislation will assist the state’s small businesses and workers

Letter: In Support Of Chris Haley For Select Board

Pearl Street resident Parris Wellman shares why Chris Haley is the best choice for Select Board.

Letter: In Support Of Sarah McLaughlin For School Committee

Pennsylvania Avenue resident Bill Noonan shares why he thinks Sarah McLaughlin is the best choice for the Reading School Committee.

Letter: Select Board Chair Endorses Alvarado For Re-Election

Mark Dockser shares why he is backing Vanessa Alvarado for re-election to the Select Board.

Letter: Geoffrey Coram Will Be An Asset To School Committee

Kate Grant and Jen Hillery share why they are voting for Geoffrey Coram for School Committee.

RMLD Board Statement: Michael Giacalone For Write-In Candidate

Michael Giacalone, who owns an accounting practice, shares why he's hoping voters will write him in April 6.

Letter: Former RMLD Commissioner Endorses Bita, Satterthwaite

Mary Ellen O’Neill says it's time for a change on the Reading Municipal Light Department board.

Letter: Water Tower Issue Proves Alvarado Is Right For Reading

Weston Road resident John Sullivan says Vanessa Alvarado's handling of the cell tower proposal shows she should stay on the Select Board.

Letter: Past School Committee Member Backs Coram, Brandt

Linda Snow Dockser shares why she supports Geoffrey Coram and Shawn Brandt for Reading School Committee.

Letter: In Support Of Geoffrey Coram For School Committee

Martha Moore, a recently retired high school teacher, shares why Geoffrey Coram has her vote.

Absentee Voting Expanded For Reading Town Election

Here's how to vote by mail in the April 6 election.

RMLD Board Candidate Statement: James Satterthwaite

James Satterthwaite shares why he is running for the Reading Municipal Light Department board of commissioners.

RMLD Board Candidate Statement: Marlena Bita

Marlena Bita shares why she is running for the Reading Municipal Light Department board of commissioners.

Candidate Profile: Geoffrey Coram, Reading School Committee

Town Meeting and former interim School Committee member Geoffrey Coram shares why he wants to join the Committee in 2021.