Annual Town Meeting this year will be held starting on April 25th at 7:30PM at RMHS Performing Arts Center.
Interested in learning more?
For more information about this years annual Town Meeting, click here.
For more information specifically pertaining to the budget, click here.
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Come down to the next Select Board meeting on April 19th and hear what our Parking Advisory and Recommendations Committee (PARC) has come up with for parking solutions in our downtown!
The hearing starts at 7:30 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall or online VIA zoom.
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Winter Parking Ban Update: Effective March 25, 2022 the All Night Parking Ban is lifted with the exception of the Municipal Parking Lots. If there is plowable snow we will put the parking ban in effect for that evening town wide. However, No Parking from 1am-6am will remain in effect year round in the Municipal Parking Lots.
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Town Hall will be closed for the following recognized Holidays:
- Monday, April 18 - Patriots Day
- Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day
P.S. Don't forget, this means your trash pickup will be delayed 1 day on these weeks as well!
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AND THE RESULTS ARE IN..... |
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- Dockser and McCarthy take the win for Select Board
- Dubois and Egan take the win for Library Trustees
- Foulds will continue as Moderator
- Robinson and Wise will continue on the School Committee
- Pacino and Talbot will continue on RMLD Board of Commissioners
To see the full list of results including Town Meeting members click here
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The Police Department would like to introduce to you their 2 new comfort dogs! The lab puppies will be paired with the town's School Resource Officers Brian Lewis and Matt Vatcher. The dogs will spend most of their time in the schools but will also visit the senior center, assisted living facilities and be at some town events! |
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Officer Cooper!
His partner will be School Resource Officer Brain Lewis.
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This Officer's name will be determined by the winner of the Reading Schools contest! His partner will be School Resource Officer Matt Vatcher. |
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Speaking of dogs...... here is your reminder that your dog licenses are now past-due! Please contact the Town Clerk's Office immediately to register your pooches if you haven't already! FIND THE ONLINE APPLICATION HERE!
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Have some free time on your hands? Ever considered volunteering? The Town of Reading relies on many volunteers to collaborate with staff to help achieve community goals. We have over 20 boards and committees with varying interests, responsibilities and commitment levels.
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Ever thought about a career in Municipal Government?
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Department of Public Works Updates |
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Curbside Leaf pick up will take place the week of April 11th and again April 25th.
Leaves must be in large paper bags and contain ONLY leaves.
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The compost center is now open!
For the months of April and May the center will be open every
Friday: 8 am - 12 noon
Saturday: 8 am - 4 pm
It will also be open most Mondays from 8 am - 12 noon as well but please check the schedule before going.
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- Street sweeping will start the week of April 13, 2022 weather permitting.
- This year contracted sweeping will start in the northwest part of town and the town sweeper will start in the southeast part of town.
- Residents are asked to sweep their sidewalks and tree lawns (the grass strip that often exists between the walk and the roadway) into the street.
- Please don't sweep the sand into a pile since that makes it more difficult for the sweepers to pick up the material. Instead, sweep it into a row along the curb.
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If you have any questions regarding the sweeping program please contact the Highway Division at (781) 942-9092 or the DPW Administration office at (781) 942-9077. |
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Helmet Citation Program
Hey kids! If the RPD "catches" you wearing your helmet while riding your bicycle, scooter, etc, you may be issued a citation! The citation will be good for a free slice of pizza or ice cream cone at participating local businesses!
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RAD Program
The RPD has finished another successful RAD program! The most recent class had 21 women successfully complete the course. The program has been offered to women by the Police Department since the late 90's to teach self defense. Be sure to keep an eye out on the Police Department's web page for updates on when the next session will be offered.
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Recreation Programs
Looking for something to do? Our Recreation Department has a program for everyone! Check out everything they have to offer by clicking here.
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Discover Reading's indigenous community- past and present. Join Thomas Green, Vice President of the Massachusett Tribe, on Saturday, April 16 at 10 am in the RPL Community Room to learn about Nanepashemet’s Pawtucket band of the Massachusett, whose homeland encompasses the area north of Boston, as well as a broader history of the Massachusett people and their relationship to the land. This is an all-ages program.
Visit the Children’s Room from April 16-23 for programs honoring Indigenous identity and culture.
For more information about all our events, check out the library's event calendar.
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Work on the Reading Community Garden at Mattera Conservation Area has begun!
Community Gardeners will have space to grow their own fresh produce, and they have the option of donating part of their harvest to the Reading Food Pantry. The Garden models sustainable gardening through using organic practices, drip irrigation, and plants that are well adapted to our area. To learn more:
Phase 1 of the Community Garden opens this spring and offers Reading residents 16 plots for an annual fee of $50 per plot. Applications for garden plots are now open and will be accepted through April 8, 2022 through our online permitting system at https://readingma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1096. If there are more applications than available plots, a drawing will be held.
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The Fire Department is pleased to announce they have 3 new firefighters who graduated the academy on Friday, April 8th, 2022!
Welcome to Reading Brian Sculley, Karl Granoth and Lindsey Gartner!
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR MA EMPLOYERS |
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HireNow! Employer Training Grant Program
Last week the Baker-Polito Administration launched a new hiring and training employer grant program, “HireNow,” which will help employers quickly hire and train new workers and get more people back to work. The new program provides eligible employers with a $4,000 per employee grant, with a limit of $400,000 per employer, which can be used to cover training costs or as a signing bonus for new employees. By providing employers with these flexible funds to facilitate quick hiring, the Administration is focusing on addressing continued hiring challenges faced by employers and increasing labor force participation. Employers can learn more about the program and apply at www.mass.gov/hirenow.
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Employer Eligibility: Any Massachusetts employer who is in good standing with the Department of Unemployment Assistance and Department of Revenue obligations and is not de-barred by the state is eligible (excluding federal, state, and municipal governments). Applications must be submitted by the employer, not an education or training partner.
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Application Process: Employers must pre-register online at Mass.Gov/HireNow by providing employer information. Following the employee’s hire and 60-day retention period, employers will submit a final application for funding. The Commonwealth will also approve the planned use of the funds (training costs, signing bonus, etc.) when approving the application.
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Eligible Hires: Hires must be made after March 23, 2022, be retained for a minimum of 60 days, and be placed in jobs that are at least 30 hours per week. New hires need to be Massachusetts residents employed in Massachusetts. There are also limits on compensation:
- Minimum eligible compensation: $14.25 / hr (minimum wage)
- Maximum eligible compensation: $42.50 / hr (~$85K annualized)
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Funding: up to $4,000 for each eligible employee hired, with a limit of $400,000 per employer. Funds will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any further questions or need more guidance on the program, please contact our Economic Development Director Erin Schaeffer at eschaeffer@ci.reading.ma.us or 781-942-6791
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Town Hall Hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tues 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday - CLOSED
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