Governor Baker Signs Second Major Piece of Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic
New law strengthens state’s education and prevention efforts, expands role of recovery coaches, and improves access to treatment Governor...
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Friedmann Elected Chair of Select Board
Select Board Reorganizes Andrew Friedmann was elected to chair the Select Board by a vote of 3-2 on Tuesday,...
Board of Health Approves New Pesticide Regulations
The Board of Health voted 3-0 to approve new pesticide regulations for town-owned property at its June 12 meeting....
Burbank Y To Host Healthy Kids Day
On Saturday, April 21 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm the Burbank YMCA on Arthur B. Lord Drive will...
Retailers Call on RCASA to Work Together to Shut Off Youth Access to Tobacco and Nicotine Products Now
Local retailers threw their support behind the need for Reading officials to shut off youth access to tobacco and...
RCASA Keynote Dr. Ruth Potee
The keynote speaker at the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) annual meeting was Dr. Ruth Potee. Potee is...
District Attorney Marian Ryan Speaks at RCASA Annual Meeting
Erica McNamera, Director of the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA), opened the September 28 annual meeting by highlighting...
Interrupting the Worry Cycle: Strategies for Managing Anxiety at School and Home
RCASA & RMHS Guidance Department to Host Lynn Lyons – Interrupting the Worry Cycle: Strategies for Managing Anxiety at...
Selectmen Remove Docktor from Board of Health Citing Fractured Relationship with Health Agent
The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to remove Nancy Docktor as an associate member of the Board of Health...
Camp Curtis Guild Could Be New Home for DPW
The board of selectmen received an economic development update from Town Manager Robert LeLacheur as part of its regular...