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The
Town of Reading Mass is a medium size community which lies at a transportation
hub. With Interstate Route 93 along its western boundary and Interstate
95 along its southern and southeastern boundaries, not only Boston but
the seashore, retail shopping malls and employment centers are easily accessible.
This accessibility plus the New England
character of the town make Reading an ideal residential area. First settled
in 1639, the town was incorporated in 1644. Under the guidance of a citizen
volunteer committee, Reading is looking forward to celebrating its 350th
anniversary in 1994.
This committee is only one of many
volunteer boards, committees and commissions that assist an elected board
of selectmen and a representative town meeting in governing the town. The
town manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the local government.
Reading Massachusetts is located
Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by North Reading on the north, Lynnfield
and Wakefield on the east, Stoneham on the south, Woburn on the southwest
and west, and Wilmington on the west. Reading is 12 miles north of Boston,
14 miles south of Lawrence, and 230 miles from New York City. |