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SUMMARY:RMLD Annual Power Week Open House scheduled for Thursday\, October 8\, 3 to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Customers are invited to a fun-filled event to celebrate Public Power and the spirit of community\nIn celebration of the 2026 National Public Power Week (October 4-10)\, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites customers to attend an open house on Thursday\, October 8\, 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\, caricaturist\, pumpkin decorating\, lineworker\, metering\, and electrical 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 thrilled once again to bring our community together this fall to celebrate public power. Our teams can’t wait to connect with customers to share information about key RMLD programs\, and provide fun\, family-friendly entertainment. Events like the annual open house are what makes RMLD a truly special part of the communities we serve\,” said RMLD General Manager Jason Small.  \nFor event details and updates\, visit www.rmld.com/OpenHouse. \nStronger Together: Why Public Power Matters \nPublic power utilities like RMLD are community-owned\, not-for-profit\, and committed to delivering reliable\, low-cost\, non-carbon electricity to customers. Revenues are reinvested locally to maintain infrastructure\, support renewable energy programs\, and provide excellent customer service. \nRMLD puts the values of public power into action through affordable and reliable service\, local governance and accountability\, investments in non-carbon energy\, efficiency and electrification programs\, and support for energy education and community engagement. \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 customers. \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-scheduled-for-thursday-october-8-3-to-6-p-m/
LOCATION:RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bike Recycling and Give-Away Returns to Reading May 8–9
DESCRIPTION:Donate\, volunteer\, or pick out a free bike at this community event hosted by ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee at RMLD\nReading\, MA — ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee are again hosting the annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away.  The public is invited to donate their used bikes (in good condition) at RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, on Friday\, May 8th\, from 11am-12:30pm and on Saturday\, May 9th\, from 9am – 11am. All donors will receive a voucher for early admission at 12noon on Saturday to choose a free bike.  Free Bikes will be available to everyone starting by 12:30pm on Saturday\, May 9th. \nAll bikes and materials are donated.  All labor is done by volunteers.  We also enjoy the support of RMLD\, Town of Reading\, Reading Police\, and REI Coop.  The RPD and REI will have items to distribute to participants.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/bike-recycling-and-give-away-returns-to-reading-may-8-9/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bike Recycling and Give-Away Returns to Reading May 8–9
DESCRIPTION:Donate\, volunteer\, or pick out a free bike at this community event hosted by ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee at RMLD\nReading\, MA — ReadingCares and the Reading Climate Advisory Committee are again hosting the annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away.  The public is invited to donate their used bikes (in good condition) at RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, on Friday\, May 8th\, from 11am-12:30pm and on Saturday\, May 9th\, from 9am – 11am. All donors will receive a voucher for early admission at 12noon on Saturday to choose a free bike.  Free Bikes will be available to everyone starting by 12:30pm on Saturday\, May 9th. \nAll bikes and materials are donated.  All labor is done by volunteers.  We also enjoy the support of RMLD\, Town of Reading\, Reading Police\, and REI Coop.  The RPD and REI will have items to distribute to participants.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/bike-recycling-and-give-away-returns-to-reading-may-8-9/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, 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:ReadingCares and Climate Committee Host Annual Bike Recycling & Give-Away
DESCRIPTION:Donate a bike\, receive a voucher\, and help provide free\, safe bicycles — May 9–10\n\nReading\, MA — ReadingCares\, in partnership with the Reading Climate Advisory Committee\, is proud to announce the return of the annual Bike Recycling and Give-Away\, taking place Friday\, May 9 and Saturday\, May 10 at Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD)\, 230 Ash Street. \nCommunity members are invited to donate gently used bikes in good working condition during the following drop-off times: \n\nFriday\, May 9 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM\nSaturday\, May 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM\n\nDonors of usable bikes will receive a voucher for early entry to the Bike Give-Away\, which begins at 12:00 PM on Saturday\, May 10. The event will open to the general public at 12:30 PM\, when all attendees are welcome to pick up a free\, recycled bicycle. \nThis community-driven initiative helps provide free\, safe bicycles to families and individuals across Reading while recycling. \nEvent Location:\nReading Municipal Light Department (RMLD)\n230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA \n\nLimited parking is available for bike drop-off only.\nNo parking at or behind RMLD during the Give-Away.\n\nTo volunteer or for more information\, contact: ReadingCares01867@gmail.com
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/readingcares-and-climate-committee-host-annual-bike-recycling-give-away/
LOCATION:RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:RMLD to Host Open House to Celebrate National Public Power Week
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Public Power Week (October 3-9)\, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites customers to attend an Open House on Thursday\, October 10th from 3 – 6pm at the RMLD Garage located at 218 Ash Street\, Reading.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/rmld-to-host-open-house-to-celebrate-national-public-power-week/
LOCATION:RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Cares Bicycle Recycling & Give-Away
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URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-cares-bicycle-recycling-give-away-2/
LOCATION:RMLD\, 230 Ash Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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