Town of
Reading
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-942-9001
Town Manager:
Matt KraunelisSelect Board:
Carlo Bacci
Mark Dockser
Christopher Haley
Karen Gately Herrick
Annual Town Meeting:
April 22, 2024April, 4th Monday unless it falls on a holiday, in which case it's held next day or further date
Municipal Election:
March 5, 2024April, 3rd Tuesday preceding 4th Monday
Demographics
| Population | 25,223 | |
| Population Density | 2,535 | |
| Registered Voters | 20,267 | |
| Income Per Capita | $73,100 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $259,444 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $713,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,650 | |
| Total Households | 9,478 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.59 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.21 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $96,549,654 | |
| Total Expenditures | $107,788,240 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $85,233,685 | |
| State Aid | $15,217,697 | |
| Local Receipts | $10,506,897 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Reading is a welcoming community that values and preserves its history and open spaces. The town has a traditional New England center, with an active downtown and Town Common, surrounded by family-oriented neighborhoods.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,644 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Representative Town Meeting | |
| Size of Representative Town Meeting | 192 |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 10 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 101.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Jason Lewis
Mass. House
Richard Haggerty
Bradley H. Jones, Jr.