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	<title>Reading, MA - Pages</title>
	<link>https://www.readingma.gov/AlertCenter.aspx</link>
	<lastBuildDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 17:30 -0500</lastBuildDate>
	<description>Reading, MA - Get the latest alerts</description>
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		<title>Walkers Brook Drive Redesign&#160;</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/849</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:41 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/849</guid>
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		<title>Current Drain Layers List</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/691</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:38 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/691</guid>
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		<title>Conservation Projects Under Review</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/492</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:43 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/492</guid>
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		<title>Permitting &amp; Application Information</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/497</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:31 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>View requirement details for permits and applications from the Building Division.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/497</guid>
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		<title>Budget Video Messages</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/708</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:11 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Visit this page for video messages on various aspects of the FY2023 budget. </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/708</guid>
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		<title>Town Meeting Warrant Reports</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/576</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:52 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/576</guid>
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		<title>Public Works</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/226</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:02 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Public Works Department is responsible for all endeavors relating to planning, designing, operating, maintaining, and managing public ways, park lands, open space, public grounds, town cemeteries, water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, and the collection and disposal of solid waste.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/226</guid>
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		<title>Water Division</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/260</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:02 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Water Quality and Supply Division ensures the integrity of the water supplies and the surrounding water shed areas. It is responsible for quality control of the water in accordance with all federal and state regulations.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/260</guid>
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		<title>Volunteer Appointment Committee</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/341</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:30 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Learn more information about the Volunteer Appointment Committee.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/341</guid>
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		<title>Pleasantries Newsletter</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/206</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:49 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Check out this month&#39;s Pleasantries to see what is happening in Town.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/206</guid>
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		<title>Trails Committee</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/340</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:45 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The mission of the Reading Trail Committee is to plan, develop, and maintain present and future trails in the Town of Reading. The goal is for the Town to create and maintain a connected, well-coordinated system of trails to serve the residents of the community. </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/340</guid>
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		<title>Climate Advisory Committee</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/314</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:42 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Reading Climate Advisory Committee is an official town advisory committee, comprised of concerned citizen volunteers seeking to achieve environmental, economic and societal sustainability by raising public awareness and influencing the community, including its government, to reduce energy use and foster environmental stewardship in a cost-effective manner.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/314</guid>
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		<title>Food Waste Composting with Black Earth</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/233</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:57 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Access information on Composting in the Town of Reading.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/233</guid>
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		<title>Storm Water Division</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/442</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:55 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Storm Water</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/442</guid>
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		<title>Sewer Division</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/255</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:54 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Sewer Division is responsible for maintaining and operating the municipal sewer system in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) regulations for the collection and discharge of wastewater.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/255</guid>
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		<title>Highway Division</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/240</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:54 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Highway Division is responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of all public roadways, catch basins, drainage systems, sidewalks, traffic and street signs. Snowplowing, sanding / salting, and snow removal are also the responsibility of this division.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/240</guid>
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		<title>Forestry Division</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/245</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:54 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Parks Division is responsible for the grounds maintenance of all Municipal buildings, parks, schools, athletic fields, conservation lands, and other open space.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/245</guid>
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		<title>Engineering Division</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/235</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:53 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Engineering Division provides the Town of Reading with professional engineering and survey services required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain Town facilities and infrastructure among which include all roadway, sidewalk, water, sewer, and drainage projects, as well as the contract preparation and cost estimation associated with each.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/235</guid>
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		<title>Cemetery &amp; Parks Division</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/228</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:52 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Cemetery Division has the responsibility for the overall operation of the four Municipal Cemeteries in the Town of Reading. The Cemetery Division is under the Department of Public Works for administration and the Board of Cemetery Trustees for policy.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/228</guid>
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		<title>Septic Abandonment</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/652</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:31 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/652</guid>
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		<title>Hydrant Flushing 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/1061</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:25 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/1061</guid>
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		<title>Commission on Disabilities</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/1060</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:59 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/1060</guid>
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		<title>Daily Police Log</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/752</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:22 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Coming soon.  Please check back for the Daily Police activity within Reading.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/752</guid>
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		<title>Select Board</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/331</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:41 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Select Board is composed of five members who are elected for overlapping three-year terms. As specified in the Reading Home Rule Charter they are the Chief Elected Officers of the Town. The Select Board appoints a Town Manager who is responsible for the daily management of the Town, whose powers are specified in the Reading Home Rule Charter. The Select Board also appoints the Town Accountant and Town Counsel.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/331</guid>
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		<title>Upcoming ZBA Meeting Information</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/837</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:53 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/837</guid>
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		<title>News Room</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/1058</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:41 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/1058</guid>
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		<title>Town Meeting Warrants</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/684</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:26 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/684</guid>
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		<title>Application, Procedure &amp; Guidelines&#160;&#160;</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/561</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:43 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/561</guid>
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		<title>Eastern Gateway Priority Planning (EGPP)</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/950</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:34 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/950</guid>
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		<title>Monthly Building Permit Report</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/959</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:51 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/959</guid>
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		<title>Curbside Metal Pick Up 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/828</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:59 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/828</guid>
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		<title>Elections</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/254</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:08 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Read information about the current district election, board of registrar members, and staff contacts.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/254</guid>
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		<title>Project Updates &amp; Timeline</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/953</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:17 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/953</guid>
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		<title>Bylaws Regulations and Policies</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/488</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:40 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>View all bylaws, regulations, and policies for the Town of Reading</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/488</guid>
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		<title>Contracts - Union &amp; Individual</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/251</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:50 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>View and download documents regarding contracts for unions and individuals.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/251</guid>
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		<title>Religious Organizations in Reading</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/721</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:19 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Religious Organizations in Reading</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/721</guid>
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		<title>Applications &amp; Forms</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/203</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:16 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Access forms, applications, and documents for the Planning Division.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/203</guid>
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		<title>Public Works Newsletter</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/458</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:52 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/458</guid>
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		<title>Rodent Data Summary</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/982</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:51 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/982</guid>
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		<title>Site Plan Reviews and Minor Site Plan Reviews</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/704</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:41 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/704</guid>
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		<title>FY26 Debt Exclusion Vote</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/1009</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:32 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/1009</guid>
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		<title>Budgets</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/519</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:35 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>View Current and Past Town and School Department budgets by Fiscal Year</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/519</guid>
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		<title>Service Requests</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/274</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:28 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Access the SeeClickFix module to report a service request.</description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/274</guid>
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		<title>Sample Ballots</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/574</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 17:37 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/574</guid>
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		<title>LEADERSHIP</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/949</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:32 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/949</guid>
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		<title>CPDC Upcoming Meeting Information</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/707</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:51 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/707</guid>
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		<title>Community Garden at Mattera</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/535</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:22 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/535</guid>
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		<title>Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment Committee</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/943</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:15 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/943</guid>
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		<title>Specific Election Information</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/643</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 14:03 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/643</guid>
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		<title>Household Hazardous Waste Day 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.readingma.gov/835</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 11:03 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.readingma.gov/835</guid>
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