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The Town Manager Minute
November 2022
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENIN'
November 1st - Walgreens Public Forum

November 4th - Killam School Tour
November 5th - Killam School Tour

November 8th - ELECTION DAY!

November 11th - Veteran's Day Celebration

November 14th - Town Meeting Night 1
November 17th - Town Meeting Night 2
November 21st - Town Meeting Night 3

Keep reading for more details on these events plus more!
HOLIDAYS
Town Hall will be closed for the following recognized Holidays:

  • Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving

PS. Thursday and Friday trash collections will be delayed by 1 day.
GET INVOLVED!
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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.

Current Vacancies include but not limited to:
  • Finance Committee
  • CPDC
  • Conservation Commission
  • Zoning Board of Appeals
Walgreens Public Forum
CPR AND CHOKE - SAVER CLASS
When: November 1st @ 6:45PM
Where: First Congregational Church of Reading

Be prepared for holiday gatherings, meals, and community events to help save a life. Receive CPR training (including CPR and Choke-Saver) Cost is $50. 

Email office@churchofreading.org to register.
Killam School Building Tours!
RECYCLING EVENT!
Veteran's Day Memorial
TOWN MEETING!
Subsequent Town Meeting
The November Subsequent Town Meeting will start on November 14th at 7:30 PM in the High School Auditorium.

Town Meeting will continue as needed on the 17th, 21st, and 28th.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
R.A.D. is a Rape Aggression Defense class for women hosted by the Police Department.

The next round of R.A.D. classes will start November 7th and is a 4-night course.

The class is free of charge.

For more information or to sign up, please reach out to Community Service Officer Kristen O'Shaughnessy at 781-942-6761 or KOshaughnessy@ci.reading.ma.us
Wellness Wednesdays for Seniors!
Library Programs
New series launch! Houseplants 101. Do you love greenery, but think that a houseplant would be too difficult to care for? Do you have plants that are alive, but you want them to thrive? Join Michaela, the owner of Reading's very own Biss Botanicals, and learn just how easy adding some green into your life can be! 3 sessions: Mondays, November 7, 14 & 21.
Join us at the RMHS Performing Arts Center for Reading Reflect on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:00pm. Did you know that Reading has a Civil Rights Officer and a Director of Equity & Social Justice? Lt. Silva and Dr. Chatterjee will share information about themselves, their roles and the work that they are doing to keep Reading a safe, inclusive and accessible community.
The Who? Where? What? series for kids in grades 3-5 considers Veterans Day on November 8 with a special program. Join William Valliere, Reading's Veterans Services Officer, for a walking tour of the veterans' memorials at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Meet at the Reading Public Library for a short walk up to the cemetery entrance, a tour of the cemetery, and a walk back to the library. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate gear.
RPL helps teens (grade 6-12) get in the spirit of Thanksgiving with a pair of fun events. First on Tuesday, November 15, join us for Thanksgiving Crafternoon and create a mason jar turkey filled with gratitude and sweet treats. Then on Monday, November 21, it’s time for Turkey Bingo. Gobble! Gobble! Enjoy an afternoon of food and prizes.
Don’t forget The Healing Library is now available to borrow. These 10 kits contain books, resources, and activities to help navigate grief or trauma. The Healing Library was designed by Ashley Waring, RPL Children's Librarian, in partnership with the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support and the Reading Public School Behavioral Health Team. Each kit contains books, resources, and activities to help steer through topics such as depression, divorce and family change, gender identity, and various forms of grief.


Thanks to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for their generous support of many of our programs! 
STATE ELECTION
Early Voting for the September 8th State Election is already happening! Stop by Town Hall during normal hours or during the additional Friday and Saturday hours listed.
ELECTION DAY: September 8th, 2022

VOTING LOCATION: Reading Memorial High School Field House

HOURS: 7 am - 8 pm
Lions Club Wreath Sale
It's time for the Reading Lions Club annual wreath sale to benefit the Reading Food Pantry! Every year the Lions sell a range of beautiful greenery from McCue Garden Center and the proceeds support the important work of the Reading Food Pantry. Wreaths are available in a range of sizes and will be cheerfully delivered to your home the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26th. Email your order to readinglions01867@gmail.com by Monday, November 7th.
Recreation
DPW Updates
Mattress Recycling
Beginning on Monday, October 31st, Republic Services will no longer be picking up mattresses or box springs.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has made amendments to its waste ban regulations which includes the banning of mattresses from the trash stream and requiring them to be recycled.

The Town of Reading is actively seeking vendors for this service. In the meantime, if you have questions, please call the DPW Administration Office: 781-942-9077
Town Hall Hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tues 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday - CLOSED