Public Services

Building Division

Learn information on the building department of Reading.

Conservation Division

Read over information on the Conservation Division of Public Services in Reading.

Economic Development

Located just 12 miles north of Boston and boasting the desirable quality of life factors such as award-winning schools and outstanding Town services, Reading has always been known as a great place to live but it’s also an excellent place to do business.

Elder & Human Services

Reading Elder and Human Services offers a variety of programs and services to Reading residents of all ages. Whether it is assistance navigating regional support programs, transportation or giving back to the community through volunteer service. The staff is dedicated to assisting all residents in the community to live active, healthy lives.

Metro North Regional Housing Services Office

Planning Division

The mission of the Planning Division is to honor and sustain our natural world, to patiently and fairly guide both private and public land-use decisions.

Recreation Division

The Reading Recreation is a self-supporting Division of the Community Services Department. The mission of Reading Recreation is to provide the community with year-round recreational activities. The Division believes programs should be broad-based to meet the recreational needs of all segments of the population.

Veteran Services

The priority of the Veterans' Services Office is to aid and assist all veterans, their widows or spouses, and/or their dependent children, in the Town of Reading through the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services, with short or long term medical assistance, financial aid, assistance with state applications for veterans' benefits, and administration of veteran’s benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.