The Reading Post

WOBURN, MA — Residents of Woburn, Burlington, Reading, and Wakefield will soon have a new way to get around with the launch of The Link, a free, on-demand, all-electric microtransit service operated by Circuit. Beginning August 24, residents can request rides through the Ride Circuit app or by calling (781) 782-2521, making it easier to reach local destinations without relying on a personal vehicle.

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from Dan Koh, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Massachusetts’s 6th Congressional District, currently held by Seth Moulton. Peabody, MA – Today, Reading School Committee Chair Shawn Brandt announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District primary. “As a School Committee member, I want a representative in Congress who will get things done for the communities in our district.

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from Jamie Belsito, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Massachusetts’s 6th Congressional District, currently held by Seth Moulton. Dear friends- Tuesday is Election Day. It is the the moment when voters of the 6th District have a choice to make – either accepting or rejecting a broken political system in Washington, DC. The current system is failing regular people. ICE is raiding our neighborhoods.

Editor’s note: The following press release is from Carey McDonald, who is running for the Massachusetts State Senate 5th District, currently held by Sen. Jason Lewis. MALDEN, MA – After a competitive summer race for the open 5th Middlesex State Senate seat, Carey McDonald is closing the contest as a strong pro-audit candidate, with the most progressive support in the race.

Reading, MA — Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions about the Town of Reading’s proposed override during a virtual Q&A session on Monday, August 31. As part of the Town’s series of override information sessions, Monday’s webinar will take a different format. Rather than beginning with a presentation, the session will be dedicated entirely to a question-and-answer, drop-in office-hours format.

Reading, MA — The Town of Reading will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the J. Warren Killam Elementary School project on Friday, September 18, at 2 p.m. The event will take place at 333 Charles St. and will mark the beginning of construction on the new elementary school.

Judith Alice Webb of Hingham passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of August 26, 2026, in her own home, surrounded and supported by her loving husband of 56 years, William G. (Bill) Webb. Judith was born to parents, the late John and Mertys Webb, also from Hingham. She is survived by her son, Michael; his wife, Anita; and their children, Lorraine, Fiona, Anna, Colleen, and Anthony. She was blessed with three great-grandchildren, Aiden, Vincent, and Lily.

BOSTON, Mass. – Today, the Chinese Progressive Political Action endorsed Ed Markey for re-election to the Senate, citing his record of fighting alongside immigrant families, working people, and communities confronting rising housing costs. For more than a decade, CPPA has built the collective political power of Greater Boston’s Chinese community through voter organizing in Boston, Malden, and Quincy.

Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log: 12:09 AM — At Walkers Brook Drive, a burglar alarm was reported at LongHorn Steakhouse. 12:30 AM — Traffic enforcement at Lincoln Street and Woburn Street. 5:09 AM — At Summit Drive, an accidental 911 call from a cellphone was reported. 6:20 AM — Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Charles Street. 7:06 AM — Hopkins Street was closed from Main Street to Cedar Street. 9:31 AM — At Main Street, a caller reported hitting a train gate.

WAKEFIELD, MASS. – The Wakefield Porchfest Committee is finalizing preparations for the third Wakefield Porchfest, which will take place this Saturday, August 29, from 12 – 6 p.m. across the North Shore community. The event will feature 117 musical acts across 59 locations and provide a great opportunity to celebrate summer, get out into the community, and listen to talented musicians from across the Northeast.