The Reading Observer

Reading cast 6,047 ballots in Tuesday’s Massachusetts State Primary, a 28.9% turnout among the town’s 20,944 registered voters. Here’s how Reading voted and what the results mean heading into November. • In the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, Reading favored Ed Markey over Seth Moulton, 2,518 votes to 2,219. • In the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District, Reading’s vote was led by Dan Koh, with Tram Nguyen second.

State and local leaders make the case for Nguyen MA State Representative Manny Cruz told the crowd that Nguyen has already proven she can win and govern in a tough district, pointing to her record of flipping a Republican-held seat blue and then making it more progressive, including changing the formula for Chapter 70 school aid, supporting gun control measures, and working alongside Black and Latino neighbors in backing the state’s protest legislation.

Today is Massachusetts’ September 1 State Primary. If you haven’t voted early, polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Here’s everything you need to make your voice heard before they close. Where and how to vote Unlike early voting, which was held at Town Hall, today’s primary is held at the Reading Memorial High School Hawkes Fieldhouse (62 Oakland Road). All Reading precincts vote there, so head to the fieldhouse and look for your precinct’s table. Not sure what to bring?

Despite the reduced schedule, many of Reading Rec’s staple programs remain open for registration, including SNL Flag Football, Junior League Basketball, Special Skates, Adult Leagues, and Sports Clinics. The Nashoba Valley Ski & Snowboard Program is also returning this season, though registration for that program doesn’t open until October 14 at 8:00 am. Reading Rec didn’t specify which programs are being paused or for how long, only that the current staffing situation is temporary.

Reading has a new way to get around town. The Link, a free, on-demand, all-electric regional shuttle service, officially launched on August 31, offering door-to-door transportation to community members in Reading and Wakefield. The Link provides convenient, door-to-door transportation for everyday needs: meeting friends for lunch, shopping downtown, catching a train at the MBTA station, getting to an appointment, or attending a community event.

The grassroots, people-powered campaign of Jamie Belsito for Congress will be on full display at a GOTV rally in Gloucester tonight. Dozens of local elected, community leader, and activist endorsers will join Team Belsito volunteers and supporters to rally together and get out the vote. “This election comes down to a choice between the same go along to get along playbook that’s been failing the American people or bringing integrity back to Congress.

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, September 11 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street. During office hours, Representative Jones or a member of his staff will be available at the center to meet with constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary.

Tonight’s your chance to ask questions directly about Reading’s proposed FY28 operational override. Town Manager Jayne Wellman and Superintendent Dr. Henry Turner will host a virtual Q&A session on Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, taking residents’ questions rather than delivering a formal presentation. This is the third session in the town’s series of override information sessions, following events on August 6 and August 18.

I have always promised the voters of this district that I would do what is right, even when it’s hard. In the final days of this race, the most important thing I can do is help ensure the Sixth District is represented by someone who will fight for our progressive values. That is what I am choosing to do today. "Throughout this race, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Tram as a colleague.

“This is the election of a generation and, in the final days of this race, we must come together to ensure the Sixth District is represented by someone who will champion our progressive values. I have always promised the voters of this district that I would do what is right, even when it’s hard. I thank each and every one of my supporters from the bottom of my heart, and I humbly ask you to join me in supporting Tram Nguyen,” said Dr. Mariah Lancaster.