Donate a bike in good working condition on Friday, May 3, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, or on Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Donors of usable bikes will receive a voucher for early admittance to the bike Giveaway. Look for a FREE bike at the Give-Away on Saturday, May 4, 12:00 noon. Voucher Holders only. 12:30 pm. Open to All!
The Reading Art Association Spring Show returns this May with artwork of over 90 artist members representing surrounding towns and cities. The show will be held at the Congregational Church, Woburn Street in Reading, on May 3 from 7:30 – 9:30 and on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 – 3:00. Entrance to Guild Hall, where the art show is held is the middle side door on Sanborn Street.
The Friends of the Reading Public Library is excited to announce the return of the Friends’ House Tour on May 5, 2024. This is our longest running fundraising event, last held in 2018. The 2024 Tour features several beautiful and unique homes of Reading. Eight generous homeowners have opened their homes to support the Reading Public Library. Take note of the details each has incorporated to make their home special. Many have extended their vision outside as well.
The Parker Tavern will be opening for its 94th season on May 5, 2024, from 2-5. Located at 103 Washington Street next to Washington Park, the Tavern will be open for guided tours each Sunday from 2-5 PM until the end of October.
During office hours, Representative Jones or a member of his staff will be available at the library to meet with constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary.
You’ll enjoy crafts, seeing, and learning about all kinds of animals. Plus, at our Pet Food Drive you can help support animals in need. Donate to this good cause by bringing a can or bag of pet food or treats to the Community Room for MSPCA: Nevins Farm.
The Reading Community Singers are pleased to present their Spring Concert – Melodies of Memory – On Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 pm, at Reading Memorial High School. Elijah Botkin, Artistic Director, will be conducting, and Joe Beninati will be Accompanist.
May 14, 2024 Election Information
Deadline to request a vote by mail ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 pm on May 7th.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed is by 5:00 pm on May 7th.
Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person is by 12:00 pm on May 13th.
Last day to Register to Vote - by 5:00 PM on May 4th
In-Person Early Voting will be May 4th to May 9th at Reading Town Hall
Saturday May 4th - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday May 6th - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday May 7th - 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday May 8th - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday May 9th - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
The Pleasant Street Center Health Fair is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. There will be over 30 area exhibitors in attendance. This is a great event to gather information and ask area agencies questions. We will also be having multiple raffle drawings. The doors will open at 10:00am. Please don’t arrive early so we can allow time for exhibitors to set up.
The Department of Public Works is holding a recycling day on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The event will be held at the DPW Garage at 75 Newcorssing Road from 9 am to 1 pm.
