Today marks the start of Shop The Block, Reading Mass 2021! Starting at 10am this morning until 5pm on Saturday, I encourage you to get out an support the wonderful local businesses we have in Reading. Not just for these 3 days of course but in general whenever possible. Some of them are even owned…
Today, I stopped by the grand opening of another small business in Reading, Expressions Hair Studio. Lina and Terry relocated their studio from Stoneham to 565 Main Street in downtown Reading. They do more than just hair as well, so stop on by and have a look at their amazing new place! https://www.expressionshairstudio.net
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Happy 10 Year anniversary to another local Reading business, Cupcake City-Reading. This was a busy month in town as Whitelam Books had their 5th, Tin Bucket had their 6th and everything but the dog had their 15th! Congrats everyone
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Earlier today, I was honored to attend Reading's Veterans Day ceremony. Having family members that are veterans, I know how much it means to all of them. For one day, we stand united in respect for our veterans.Thank you to the Troop 702 Honor Guard, RMHS Small Ensemble, Rev David Campo, Karen Herrick, Bob LeLacheur,…
Earlier this week I was able to attend the Downtown Reading Art box walking tour. While my 3 year old can draw better than me, I can appreciate all the hard work these artists as well as the town and other volunteers that made this happen. From the plain green boxes in other towns, Reading…
Last week, I had the pleasure to welcoming another small business to Reading. In doing so, I reflected back on the reason my business partner and I started ours 8 years ago. We both had one year old children at the time and just wanted to make enough to pay our mortgages. Now we're responsible…
Great day for an open house at Reading Firefighters Local 1640. I learned that Reading, Massachusetts is one of the only towns in the area with advanced life support onboard their trucks. Pretty amazing.
What better way to take your first trip to the town forest than on the 90th anniversary! Many thanks to all the amazing volunteers that I was able to attend, including Marla Isaac from New England Reptile & Raptor Exhibits, Rick Roth from Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team and the Reading Public Library…
This past weekend in Reading was the definition of who we are as a community. From Saturdays events organized by Alan and Ace, Jeanne and the Rotary as well as countless others to Sundays street faire by members of the Select Board and School Committee, all volunteering their time for the benefit of others. Both…
Turning the tragedy of 9/11 into a day of positivity in Reading. Hearing the band play, the dancers dance, our representatives speak and the three powerful young women that read their Light in the Darkness essays is how we turn today into a positive one. Thank you to everyone who organized the event, everyone who…