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SUMMARY:Bird Walk in the Town Forest
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, a second Bird Walk in the Town Forest has been added for October 5\nBird Walk in the Reading Town Forest – Led by Dave Williams \nWhen: \n\nOctober 4 (SOLD OUT!)\nOctober 5 (Available)\n\nTime: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \nWhere: Meet in the Grove Street Parking Lot \nWhat to Bring: \n\nCuriosity\nWater\nBinoculars (if you have them)\nComfortable walking shoes\n\nWho: Open to all ages and abilities \nAre you curious about the avian residents of the Reading Town Forest and the seasonal visitors who stop by while migrating? Join us for a Bird Walk in the Reading Town Forest\, led by Dave Williams. \nDave Williams taught middle school science for 37 years and has been bird watching for more than 40 years. He leads bird walks for the Brookline Bird Club and MA Audubon and is a past President of the Brookline Bird Club. He is a graduate of the MA Audubon Birder’s Certificate Program and has attended National Audubon’s Field Ornithology program on Hog Island\, ME. \nRSVP using the QR code \nSponsored by the Town Forest Committee
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LOCATION:Reading Town Forest\, Strout Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:RMLD Annual Power Week Open House
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled for Thursday\, October 9\, 3 to 6 p.m.\nCustomers are invited to a fun-filled event to celebrate Public Power and the spirit of community\nREADING\, MA – In celebration of the 2025 National Public Power Week (October 6-10)\, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites customers to attend an open house on Thursday\, October 9\, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the RMLD Garage located at 218 Ash Street\, Reading. \nThis fun and educational event will feature family-friendly activities\, including face painting\, balloon art\, a caricaturist\, pumpkin decorating\, lineworker demonstrations\, touch-a-truck\, and more. RMLD staff will be on hand to educate attendees about electricity\, electrical safety\, energy conservation\, and to share information about RMLD programs. \n“We are excited to host this popular event each year\, where we bring the community together\, share information about key RMLD programs\, and provide fun\, family-friendly entertainment\,” said RMLD Interim General Manager Paul Heanue. \nFor event details and updates\, visit rmld.com/OpenHouse. \nPublic Power Week is an annual national event to celebrate the more than 2\,000 community-owned\, not-for-profit utilities that provide electricity to 49 million Americans. \nAbout Reading Municipal Light Department\nEstablished in 1894\, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is a municipal electric utility serving over 70\,000 residents in Reading\, North Reading\, Wilmington\, and Lynnfield Center\, Massachusetts. RMLD is the largest of the 40 municipal light departments in Massachusetts\, based on electricity load\, is not-for-profit\, and is locally owned and controlled. The RMLD is committed to serving our customers with reliable\, low-cost\, and increasingly non-carbon energy. For more information visit: rmld.com
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmld-annual-power-week-open-house/
LOCATION:RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chamber to Host Beer Garden on Reading Town Common Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — The Reading-North Reading Chamber is inviting the community to come together for a fall Beer Garden on Reading Common on Saturday\, October 11 from 3-7. This event is free to attend. \nThis family friendly\, annual event is a chance to sample locally made beer\, wine and food while enjoying a New England autumn day outdoors. Beer vendors include Hopothecary Ales (North Reading)\, Small Change Brewery (Somerville) and Wandering Soul (Beverly) who will be serving from a Tiny Pub trailer (Reading). Maple Ridge Winery (North Andover) will be serving a variety of their wines. \nLight food options will be available from Reading-based providers Empower\, Cupcake City\, SwissBakers\, and Pizza World. Bring your friends and join us for the afternoon and then stay in town for dinner at one of the fine local restaurants like Venetian Moon\, Bunratty Tavern\, The Charles\, Zucca\, Public Kitchen\, or Post 1917. \nArea businesses will be on hand to share information while visitors relax with family and friends. Local DJ Time of Your Life Entertainment (North Reading) will be playing a mix of favorites and there will be activities for the kids. \nA valid ID will be required to purchase alcohol. Stop by the Chamber table to get a free ID wristband before you line up for beverages. Cash and credit cards will be accepted at the beverage tents. \nParking \nThe cobblestone area between Town Hall and the Common will be closed to parking beginning at 7am on Saturday until after the event closes at 7pm. Beer Garden visitors are asked not to park directly in front of the storefronts on Main Street or the cobblestone area in front of CVS between Woburn and Haven Street between 3 and 7pm so that shoppers and diners can still access these businesses during the day. There is parking in the Town Hall lot and on local streets. \nThis event is free of charge thanks to financial support from our local sponsor businesses\, including Fitness Within\, Latham Law Offices\, The Savings Bank\, Must Eats Travel\, and Northern Bank and Trust. The Chamber is not receiving any money from the town of Reading and is grateful for the support of the Board of Health\, the Reading Police Department\, the DPW\, and other town offices for helping make these community events possible.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/chamber-to-host-beer-garden-on-reading-town-common-saturday/
LOCATION:Reading Town Common\, 16 Lowell Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Electronics Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 18\, Saturday\, October 18\, 9AM – 2PM\nOld South United Methodist Church – Parking Lot\n6 Salem Street\, Reading\, MA \nWhat You Can Bring / Cost to You\nFREE! (Cash Donations Appreciated)\nBicycles (Reusable)\, Cell Phones\, Keyboards\, Tablets\, Video Game Media and Accessories\, Wires\, Cables\, Batteries\, Chargers\, VHS/DVDs \n$5 EACH\nComputer Towers\, Laptops\, DVD Players\, VCRs\, Small Printers\, Stereos\, Radios\, Alarm Clocks\, Speakers\, Video Game Consoles\, Table Lamps\, Fans\, Hair Dryers\, Curling Irons\, Projectors\, Paper Shredders\, Power Tools\, Drills\, Cameras\, Clocks\, Trophies\, Frying Pans\, Holiday Lights\, Other Small Electronics. \n$10 EACH\nSmall Household Appliances\, Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba\, Toaster Ovens\, Ceiling Fans\, Floor Lamps\, Air Fryers\, Electric Grills\, Hot Plates\, Small Radiators\, Keyboard Pianos\, Coffee Makers\, Ice Makers\, Small Garbage Disposal\, Sewing Machines\, Car Seats. \n$20 EACH\nFlat Screen Computer Monitors\, Microwaves\, Dehumidifiers\, Air Conditioners\, Water Coolers\, Large Printers/Copiers\, Leaf Blowers\, Chainsaws\, Heat Lamps\, Artificial Christmas Trees\, Fire Extinguishers\, Propane Tanks (Empty). \n$25 EACH\nTVs up to 26\,” CRT Monitors\, Outdoor Grills\, Dorm Sized Refrigerators \n$30 EACH\nTVs between 26″ and 35\,” White Goods\, Washing Machines\, Dryers\, Stoves\, Dishwashers\, Large Appliances\, Large Yard Equipment\, Treadmills\, Exercise Equipment\, Snow Blowers\, Lawn Mowers\, Rototillers\, Large Generators\, Motors\, Water Tanks \n$35 EACH\nTVs over 36\,” Large Refrigerators\, Ride-On Lawn Mowers \n$40 EACH\nProjection TVs \nCASH PREFERRED\, VENMO\, CHECKS (OVER $30)\nALL TOWNS WELCOME – RAIN OR SHINE \nQuestions\, Business Clean Outs\, or Event Hosting?\ngreendayrecyclingma@gmail.com
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LOCATION:Old South Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eastern Gateway Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Town invites residents to participate in a workshop to continue collecting public input on the Eastern Gateway district. \nMonday October 27\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM\nReading Public Library – Community Room\, 64 Middlesex Ave.\nThe workshop will: \n\nSummarize project feedback to-date\nProvide active participation & small group design activities\nShare visual concepts for the district\n\nYour feedback will help to shape future zoning plans that can encourage future investment and private development that aligns with the community’s vision. \nRSVP is encouraged but not required – Register Here and catch up on project progress at the website below. \nFor More Information: email planning@readingma.gov or visit www.readingma.gov/egpp
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/eastern-gateway-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Town of Reading Special Select Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Reading Select Board is hosting a special public meeting on Monday\, October 27\, 2025\, at the Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center to discuss the MBTA’s proposed Turnback Track Project in Reading and the impact to the community. \nResidents are encouraged to attend and share their feedback. \nThe agenda will be posted once it is finalized: https://www.readingma.gov/331/Select-Board
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/town-of-reading-special-select-board-meeting/
LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000
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SUMMARY:Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Reading\, MA — Calling All Reading Residents! Whether you’re a new resident\, remember the days of The Atlantic\, or arrived sometime in-between\, you’re welcome to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community! \nJoin the Reading Public Library\, the Town of Reading\, and the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce for this drop-in event and: \n\nMeet Representatives from town government and volunteer-led committees\, schools\, youth & faith-based groups\, and community organizations.\nDiscover Reading’s many resources\, services\, programs\, and events.\nEnjoy refreshments and mingle with your neighbors!\nThe first 50 attendees will receive a welcome bag from the Reading-North Reading\n\nChamber of Commerce\, filled with information and gifts from local businesses (one welcome bag per family\, please!) \nRegistration is encouraged but optional. Translation services will be available.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/connected-reading-an-open-house-for-our-community-2/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Avenue\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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