AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Reading Massachusetts. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:42:45 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Reading, MA - The Wakefield-Reading Y Service Club is getting ready for the holidays.  Club members are busy assembling decorations of pine... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/ymca-service-club-prepares-for-christmas-233598 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/ymca-service-club-prepares-for-christmas-233598 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Reading, MA - On Saturday, November 21st the Burbank YMCA will hold the 20th Annual 5K Classic to benefit the 2009 Reach Out Campaign.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-to-hold-20th-annual-5k-classic-232105 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-to-hold-20th-annual-5k-classic-232105 Sports and Recreation Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Charles Dickens' beloved ghost story comes to life in a whole new way, through the eyes of Dickens himself. The author gathers his family for a... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/a-christmas-carol-by-michael-paller-224233 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/a-christmas-carol-by-michael-paller-224233 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Massachusetts (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-middlesex-county-227727 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-middlesex-county-227727 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Do You Dare To Tour The YMCA Haunted Trails At Camp Wakanda? READING, MA---This year the Burbank YMCA invites the brave at heart to tour the Haunted... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-hosting-haunted-trails-223807 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-hosting-haunted-trails-223807 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Middlesex County, MA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Middlesex... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-middlesex-county-221025 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-middlesex-county-221025 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Middlesex County Massachusetts area. When there’s a crisp snap in... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-middlesex-county-221417 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/ashby/news/middlesex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-middlesex-county-221417 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Reading, MA - The Burbank YMCA invites families and children in Reading and the surrounding communities to participate in After School Program Family... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-hosts-free-after-school-program-family-night-216953 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-hosts-free-after-school-program-family-night-216953 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Massachusetts corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/boston/news/find-massachusetts-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-massachusetts-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217181 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 READING, MA---Join the Burbank YMCA in celebrating the life of a Burbank YMCA member that was committed to brightening the lives of children and... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/laurel-kluge-memorial-golf-tournament-211153 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/laurel-kluge-memorial-golf-tournament-211153 Sports and Recreation Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 READING, MA---This fall the Burbank YMCA will hold the first Burbank YMCA Team Training Challenge.  This 8 week program will guide teams of 6... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-looking-for-participants-for-team-training-challenge-210285 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/burbank-ymca-looking-for-participants-for-team-training-challenge-210285 Health and Fitness Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Girl Scout Troop 73712 of Reading, MA is pleased to announce the sale of its 2010 “Sights of Reading” calendar.  Calendars will be on sale... http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/2010-sights-of-reading-calendar-210159 http://www.americantowns.com/ma/reading/news/2010-sights-of-reading-calendar-210159 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-reading-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-reading-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600