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Description of Reading, Massachusetts
Reading is a medium size community which lies at a transportation hub. With Interstate 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.
It is located in 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.
Narrative compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (
DHCD
).
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