Reading's Office of Equity & Social Justice

09/12/2026

Congratulations Reading Rockets.

The Reading Select Board honored the Rockets 11U team for winning the first state and regional titles in town Little League history.

09/11/2026

Tickets on sale now! Link in bio! 🍻

09/11/2026

Want to help shape the future of Reading? Volunteer for a Town Board, Committee, or Commission! Reading relies on its boards and committees to help form policies and enhance quality of life in the community.

Boards and committees with current vacancies include Town Forest Committee, Trails Committee, Climate Advisory Committee, Board of Cemetery Trustees, and more!

Visit our volunteer page to see a complete list of vacancies and submit a volunteer application, https://www.readingma.gov/515/Volunteer-Opportunities

Applications are due September 30th for October interviews and appointments.

09/09/2026

Please share this special event sponsored by the Bridge. The Re-Entry Round Table at the Bridge Recovery Center will be held on Friday, September 11! Connect with community partners, learn about re-entry and recovery supports, and access local resources. All are welcome.
📍 239 Commercial St, Malden
⏰ 10:30 AM Resources | 11:30 AM Panel

Questions? Contact Jessica: [email protected]

09/09/2026

🚲⚡ KNOW THE RULES. RIDE SAFE. STAY LEGAL. 🏍️

The Reading Police Department is seeing more and more electric bikes, mopeds, motorized bicycles, and electric motorcycles on our roadways. As these vehicles continue to grow in popularity, so do our concerns about the safety of riders, pedestrians, and motorists.

Many of these vehicles can travel at significant speeds, and they are not all treated the same under Massachusetts law. Depending on what you are riding, different requirements may apply regarding age, licensing, registration, helmets, speed, and where the vehicle can legally be operated.

We are asking riders — and especially parents of younger riders — to take the time to understand what type of vehicle they or their children are operating and the laws that apply. Something that looks like an electric bicycle may actually fall into a different legal category with very different requirements.

Our goal is to prevent a serious injury or tragedy before one occurs. Please review the attached guide, talk with the young riders in your household, and help us keep Reading's roads and sidewalks safe.

📣 MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

The Reading Police Department supports efforts to provide clearer and more consistent statewide regulations for these increasingly popular vehicles. Residents who share these safety concerns are encouraged to learn more about the proposed Ride Safe Act and contact their state legislators to express their support for legislation that provides clearer rules and greater protections for riders, pedestrians, and motorists.

Find your representative: Massachusetts residents can use the official Find My Legislator tool to identify their State Representative and State Senator by entering their address.

Find Your Massachusetts Legislators. https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator

Know what you're riding. Know the law. Ride safely and responsibly.

09/09/2026

Join Reading Town Manager, Jayne Wellman, for her Office Hours this September. Have a question, concern, or just want to connect? Stop by one of our upcoming sessions this September at two different locations!

Tuesday, September 15 at the Pleasant Street Center 1:30PM - 2:30PM.

Thursday, September 24 at Reading Town Hall 10:00AM - 11:00AM

These informal drop-in hours are a great opportunity to speak directly with the Town Manager, no appointment needed. We hope to see you there!

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Join Select Board Member, Chris Haley, for office hours on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street. Chris will answer your override, CPA, or any other questions you have, and can also help you set up your Link Ride App.

We hope to see you there!

09/05/2026

It is an honor to join the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s DEI Advisory Board and to represent the Town of Reading in this important work. We recently held our orientation and are already getting to work to help advance a Commonwealth where everyone feels valued, included, and has a seat at the table.

I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across Massachusetts and look forward to the important work ahead. A special thank you to Adam and Jill for their leadership and commitment to this effort.

08/30/2026

Join Town of Reading and Reading Public Schools officials on Monday, August 31, from 6:30 PM - 7:30PM for an opportunity to ask your questions about Reading’s financial outlook and the proposed FY28 override.

Rather than a traditional webinar, Town Manager Jayne Wellman and Superintendent Dr. Henry Turner are setting aside this hour for resident questions and to provide information.

Virtual via Zoom, register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e1wP7nM0S72kJjhxc7zlXA

Visit the FY28 Tax Override webpage for more information https://www.readingma.gov/FY28Override

If you missed last weeks in person forum at the Reading Public Library check out the recording, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYDn2BnkWbY

Send in your questions to [email protected]. We hope to see you there.