Pleasantries – December 2022
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Reading Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner
Dear Editor: We are writing to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who joined us at the...
Town Meeting Approves Polystyrene Ban
Reading, MA — After significant debate, Town Meeting voted 126-8 to approve a bylaw banning the use of disposable...
Joint Committee on Education Holds Informational Hearing on Impact of Pandemic on Student Learning
(BOSTON, MA) – The Joint Committee on Education, led by Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Alice Peisch, held a...
RMHS High Five – James Murphy Class of ’23
JAMES MURPHY Class of ‘23 Favorite Book: “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth Favorite Quote:...
Town to Display a Menorah and a Christmas Tree on Common
Reading, MA — By a 3-2 vote, the Select Board directed the Town Manager to display a Christmas Tree...
Quannapowitt Players Presents “Suburban Holidays Eleven” from December 2-10
Reading, MA — It is the eleventh year of QP’s perennial crowd favorite, “Suburban Holidays,” and QP will present...
Statement of Chief David Clark on Acquittal of Reading Police Officer on Manslaughter Charge
READING — Chief David Clark issues the following statement following the not-guilty verdict for Officer Erik Drauschke related to...
Volunteer Spirit That Lights the Common Through Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years
Reading, MA — Since 1992, the Common Lighting Fund has come under the care of the Reading/North Reading Chamber...
RMHS High Five – Brendan Manning Class of ’23
BRENDAN MANNING Class of ‘23 Favorite Book: “Skunk Works” by Ben R. Rich Favorite Quote: “It’s not the battles...