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Baker Signs Legislation Directing $2.4 Billion to Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Protection, and Community Investments

Law Will Continue the Baker-Polito Administration’s Leadership on Climate Change Resiliency and Environmental Stewardship Governor Charlie Baker today ceremonially...

Local Children & Teens Invited to Library’s Book Mates Program

Apply September 1-15 Reading Public Library The Reading Public Library invites children and teens of the community to participate...

Library Offers Girls Who Code Information Session

Saturday, September 8 @ 11:00am Reading Public Library Come hear about the Girls Who Code Club being offered at the...

Governor Baker Signs Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Responsible spending plan dedicates significant funding for local aid, education, mental health and substance misuse services; boosts balance of...

Reading Delegation Supports Funding for Municipal Police Training

Members of Reading’s State House delegation have unanimously endorsed legislation to provide ongoing funding support for municipal police training....

Reading Delegation Announces Local Aid Increase, Funding for Town Projects in Fiscal Year 2019 State Budget

The House and Senate have approved a $41.88 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2019 that includes increased local...

House Approves Local Option Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Bill is modeled after similar programs in Reading, other communities The House of Representatives has given preliminary approval to...

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...

Reading Delegation Secures $950,000 for Local Parks

Funding is included as part of $2.4 billion environmental bond bill Reading’s legislative delegation has successfully secured a $950,000...

Reading Police Participating in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign

Chief Mark Segalla reports that the Reading Police Department will be increasing its number of patrols on local roads...