Summer has begun! Everyone’s favorite season had officially begun on June 21st, meaning Independence Day is right around the corner. July 4th, also known as Independence Day, marks a historic day in American history. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Granting America independence from Great Britain. To celebrate the…
This summer, everyone wants fun, refreshing, tasty, yet easy-to-make recipes! Spend less time in the kitchen, and more time relaxing with family and friends while enjoying some of these incredible recipes. Key Lime Cream Pie: This no-bake recipe is cool and refreshing, and the perfect thing to bring to a party or cookout! Grilled Chicken…
Boo! Welcome to Silver Scream Con! Horror, music, gore, and more! Ice Nine Kills (INK) puts their bloody fingerprints all over the silver screen convention, a brand-new weekend of macabre celebration for genre fiends! At the first-ever Silver Scream Con, movie lovers, casual fans, and INK’s beloved “psychos” will chop it up in August with…
READING PORCHFEST IS BACK TO THE PORCHES SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 FROM NOON TO SIX. Due to the pandemic, we went virtual with Reading PorchFest 2020, but this year we intend to get back out there on porches, in driveways, and on front lawns all around town. We acknowledge we are not there yet, but it…
This holiday season, shopping from small businesses is more important than ever. Shopping locally benefits everyone! When you shop small, the money goes back into the community, and you’ll score some awesome products. Check out the list below for some local shopping ideas. • Tin Bucket – “Useful, beautiful goods, created with love.”…
We are excited to share that Reading Commons is taking part in a social impact campaign to help members of our local community who are suffering from food insecurity. According to Feeding America, “The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of families without stable employment and more than 54 million people, including 18 million children, may…
The Reading Historical Commission funded artist Franklin Marval to complete the installation of vinyl wraps to city utility boxes. The artist having completed installations throughout Massachusetts, chose historical images to adorn four utility wraps here in Reading. You can view the utility wrap boxes; in front of Town Hall, at Harnden St. & Main St.,…
Reading Commons is taking part in a day of service to help benefit our local community. We are gathering together to clean-up trash from the Middlesex Fells Reservation’s walking paths and forest. Supporting the health of our local outdoor spaces is a benefit to us all. Please consider joining us as we enjoy the beauty…
Have you checked out Middlesex Fells Reservation? Boasting more than 2,200 acres of public recreation land, three reservoirs, and over 100 miles of hiking trails the Fells is a wonderful place for a hike, a mountain bike ride, or picnic lunch. Enjoy the crisp Autumn air and explore the natural beauty in your own backyard.