Project Architect Jeffrey Olinger went into further detail, describing the 45-foot tall proposed building as one that “completes the corner.” Olinger continued, “The building seeks to create a continuous streetscape that marks the start of the Main Street commercial corridor.” The 21,864 square foot proposed building would house 1,671 square feet of retail space on the first floor with four one-bedroom units, seven two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit on the upper three floors. There will be a 19-space parking garage on the first level as well. The upper floors are set back from the adjacent split 40R residential property to the east by 15 feet and is set back from the new Rise 475 building on its north by three and a half feet and, according to Olinger, conforms to the town’s design guidelines.
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Olinger shared that the residential entrance to the building would be on the Washington Street side, with the retail space occupying the corner. Vehicles would enter the garage from Washington Street and exit onto Main Street. There will be room in the garage for a loading space as well. According to Olinger, the “victorian-style facade” of the upper floors will give a residential feel to the building for abutters.
CPDC member Nick Safina expressed concern over the entrance to the garage on Washington Street, given the constant traffic issues at the intersection of Washington Street and Main Street. “There is no way this is going to work,” Safina declared. [Read More]
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Reading is a special place. We have a proud history, a prime location, and a plethora of cultural, religious, and social organizations. But what is most special about Reading? The people.
People in Reading help their neighbors. They check in on each other. They support one another and find common ground. We all love our families and friends. We want the best for our kids, our relatives, and our neighbors. And we want to live in a town where volunteerism and community involvement aren’t just words, They are our values and our actions.
In this spirit, I’m launching my campaign for Select Board. In the coming weeks, I’ll be talking to Reading residents and businesses to better understand our challenges and find solutions.
As we begin, here are my initial areas of focus:
First, the COVID-19 pandemic is still part of our lives. How can we address this evolving virus in a way that balances public health decisions with our need to maintain and expand our business, educational and social activity? On a related note, how do we ensure that the federal stimulus funds the town receives address our highest-priority needs while retaining our town’s sound financial record? [Read More]
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and that means celebrating healthy relationships all month. In the library’s Teen Room, there’s a display from RESPOND Inc., stocked with informative resources on how to find help that’s just for teens. For caregivers and parents, we know that talking with teens about dating can be awkward – but it doesn’t have to feel impossible! On February 10 at 7:00 pm, staff from RESPOND provide tips and tools adults can use to support the teens in their lives who may be experiencing or witnessing dating violence. We identify red flags, including changes to look for in your teen’s behavior, and offer strategies for having conversations that invite your teen to open up about what they are experiencing or witnessing.
Tanina Dawidowicz works for RESPOND as the Law Enforcement Partnership Coordinator where she maintains partnerships with six police departments oversees the civilian advocates, and facilitates high-risk team meetings in the community in collaboration with the District Attorney’s office. Prior to this, she worked as a Civilian Advocate with the Reading, Woburn, and Wilmington Police Departments. Tanina has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice and a graduate certificate in Domestic Violence Prevention. She has been providing support to survivors for five years. Tanina started in this field through an internship with the New Bedford Police Department and has been working closely with law enforcement since then. [Read More]
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Reading
Distinction
Christian Alfieri, Miles Bhuta, Caroline Brabeck, Jonathan Burke, Katarina Burke, Vann Burkhart, Liam Deane, Katherine Doucette, Anthony Fergusson, Anna Ferranti, Tezza Galletta, Arushi Gangwani, Sadie Hagstrom, Julia Higgins, Allison Jenks, Samuel LaPlant, Kunyu Ma, Vera Masciarelli, Molly Matthews, Clare McCusker, Sean Murphy, Jenna Nadeau, Aaria Nagpal, Ava Napolitano, Matthew O’Malley, Ryan O’Malley, Emmi Shearer, Sage Singh, Victoria Trojer, Alexandor Vigorito, Marcus Villarroel, Victor Villarroel, Daniel Walsh, Tatum White, Xinru Xie, Kathryn Young, Michael Young, Xiangning Yu, Dillan Zanni, Joshua Zucchero
Honors
Riley Abbott, Luke Bartley, Madison Battaglia, Kyle Brickhouse, William Burns, Harrison Clarke, Daniel Cory, Trevor Coughlin, Emily Croteau, Gianna DeFilippo, Catherine Gallagher, Nicholas Genese, Sophia Gilchrist, Eva Giunta, Xizhi Han, Maria Hanna, Emmy Keddy, Nora Lafferty, Nora Matthews, Ethan Molettieri, Emma Moloney, Grace Monagle, Isabelle Murphy, Colin Neal, Kyra O’Neill, Brady Payne, Hailey Payne, David Pywell, Joshua Robichaud, Sofia Senn, Adhav Sharma, Sara Simpson, Benjamin Sperling, Owen Sperling, Rose Sperling, Kathryn Tesoro, Hellena Trojer,
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Chief David Clark is pleased to report that the Reading Police Department will offer free self-defense classes for women next month.
The RAD self-defense system focuses on teaching women quick, effective defenses to the most common attacks in domestic violence, sexual assaults, and street assaults. Reading Police have offered the classes since 1996.
The Reading Police Department RAD program has had well over a thousand women participate since its inception 25 years ago. The program has remained free of charge thanks to donations and support from individuals and community groups. The department would like to thank the Women’s League of Reading for their ongoing support.
The class will be taught in Reading over four nights:
- Monday, March 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Monday, March 21, from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 23, from 6 to 10 p.m.
“Rape Aggression Defense classes are a valuable resource that helps women protect themselves and build confidence,” said Chief Clark. “I’m thankful for the longtime support the Women’s League of Reading has provided this program, and urge community members to participate.” [Read More]
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Reading, MA Sophomore Takes Home All-New England Honors In 400-Meter
The Stonehill College women’s track and field team concluded their weekend at the New England Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association (NEICAAA) Indoor Track & Field Championship as the squad finished in 13th place while also seeing Kaytlin Encarnacao (Reading, MA / Reading Memorial) earn All-New England honors in the 400-meter finals. To earn All-New England status, student-athletes needed to record a top-eight finish in their respective events. [Read More]
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Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) has announced the appointment of Yvonne Garcia, Chief of Staff to State Street’s Chairman and CEO and Global Head of Internal Communication to its Board of Directors. In her leadership role at State Street, Yvonne is responsible for setting and operationalizing the Chairman and CEO’s strategic priorities and State Street’s internal communications strategy for approximately 39,000 global employees and executive leadership platforms.
“Yvonne is a standout leader in the Boston corporate, banking and nonprofit sectors. Her background in business management, operations, communications and marketing will provide important insights and a wide range of experiences to the board as we broaden our market share on the North Shore.” stated Julie Thurlow, President & CEO of RCB “Further, her advocacy for women and Latinas in leadership, specifically in the financial sector, sends a powerful message to our teams about their career opportunity at Reading Cooperative Bank.”
Prior to State Street, Yvonne served as Director of Marketing and Distribution Strategy for Liberty Mutual. Prior to Liberty Mutual, she was a Vice President for Bank of America’s China Construction Bank Strategic Assistance Program where she created and implemented a pilot of five new Wealth Management Centers throughout China, that resulted in the bank having more than 80 centers throughout the country. [Read More]
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DEVIN NORRIS Class of ‘22
Favorite Book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite Quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” Henry Ford
Favorite Subject: World War II: The European Theatre (Mr. D’Entremont)
Clubs/Activities: Indoor/Outdoor Track, Football
Plans After Graduation: Devin plans to attend a 4-year college in the fall.
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MOïSE ANGLADE Class of ‘22
Favorite Book: The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
Favorite Quote: “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do!” John Wooden
Favorite Subjects: Computer Science and Math
Clubs/Activities: Wrestling, Chess Club, Volunteer at Bread of Life, Employed at Domino’s Pizza
Plans After Graduation: Moïse plans to attend college next fall to pursue a degree in Computer Science.
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Highlights from the Reading Police & Fire Logs
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