Government

Increased Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Capacity, Access to High-Speed Internet

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced an initiative to expand COVID-19 testing at Community Health Centers throughout the Commonwealth....

Baker-Polito Administration Division of Banks Joins Multi-State Initiative to Provide Relief to Massachusetts Student Loan Borrowers

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB) has joined a multi-state initiative to secure payment relief options for Massachusetts...

Reading Churches React to COVID-19

Reading, MA – As we enter further into quarantine and self-isolation, Reading residents have seen a variety of their...

Northeast Metro Tech Closure Extended Through End of Academic Year

Governor Baker Extends Statewide School Closure Through End of School Year WAKEFIELD– Superintendent David DiBarri announces that, in accordance...

Extension of School and Non-Emergency Child Care Program Closures, Continued Steps to Support COVID-19 Response

New measures include deferred student loan payments, updated remote learning guidance and enacting legislation to protect residents from evictions...

This National Library Week, Reading Public Library is here for you!

Last month, as The Reading Public Library (RPL) prepared to shut its physical doors to the public starting March...

Implementation Of CARES Act Unemployment Benefits For Self-Employed, Gig Economy And Other Workers

Residents Can Now Apply For Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that Massachusetts residents who...

Reading Police Log April 16 – 19, 2020

Reading, MA — Below are highlights from the Reading Police Log Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:47am – Commercial Alarm...

RMLD Offers Virtual Home Energy Assessments

Reading, MA -– Virtual Home Energy Assessments are now available to Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) residential customers through...

Governor Announces Distribution Of PPE To All Emergency Responders In Massachusetts

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the distribution of approximately 200,000 respirator masks for all local law enforcement officers...