Reading, MA PLUS

Open Issues: 261 • Closed Issues: 8,175 • Acknowledged Issues: 250
  • 22 Scotland Road Reading, MA - Reading
    There isn't a curb on the road, which causes the storm water to do considerable damage to the lawn in the property at 22 Scotland Rd. (see attached image). In particular, the water washes away the dirt and causes a large gulley to form, which is unsightly and also dangerous for pedestrians/people who park there. Over the years, we've tried replacing the dirt and adding seed, at considerable personal expense, but every time it washes back away. The town built a curb on the other side of the street, which seems to help our neighbors avoid similar damage. We hope the town can do the same on our side of the street. Thank you.
  • 27 Arthur B Lord Dr Reading MA 01867, United States - Reading
    Behind the birch elementary school the water never drains and sits there for weeks This also attracts mosquitoes
  • 126 Charles Street Reading, Massachusetts, 01867 - Reading
    The cover to the water main shut off has come off and is in the middle of the road. Cars are running over it and the drain is wide open. Please fix asap. We moved the cap over to the side of the road.
  • 1090 Main St Reading, MA, 01867, USA - Reading
    Willard Road not properly graded. Puddle stops 2 feet short of drain. In big storms, puddles can extend 2 houses up Main St. I have a pic of the puddle approaching the drain, but could only post 1.
  • 206 Pleasant Street Reading, MA, 01867, USA - Reading
    Water main access cover for fire plug at the corner of Eaton and Pleasant streets has come off. Receiving pipe is damaged and sticking up. Could cause a flat tire. Cover is sitting at side of street at 22 Eaton St.
  • Avon St & Main St Town of Reading, MA, 01867, USA - Reading
    Hi, the catch basin at the intersection of Avon Street and Main Street was recently constructed less than a year ago. However, it is situated in a location where water is not able to flow in. There is a large puddle/flood with every storm. Can the street be repaved or the catch basin moved 2 feet? Thank you.
  • 201 Van Norden Road Reading, MA, 01867, USA - Reading
    storm drain near the new construction house if full of dirt/mud
  • Manhole/CatchbasinAcknowledged
    61 Louanis Dr Reading MA 01867, United States - Reading
    I don't know what it's called, but I almost twisted my ankle in it just now because the cover moved.
  • 201 Salem Street Reading, MA, 01867, USA - Reading
    Something here that makes teeth chatter on way to REI.
  • OtherAcknowledged
    16-20 John Street Reading Massachusetts - Reading

    I am a 25+ year home owner on John St and the issue I would like considered is two fold: 1. There has been an increase in traffic volume on this street over the past years due to increased business. The speed of traffic has also risen with many cars barreling down the street.

    2. More recently, there has been a greater number of large trucks - oftentimes 18 wheelers coming down this street. The narrowness of this street does not allow for these vehicles to make way for others. Also this is a residential street with many children and the likelihood of a vehicle of this size stopping in a timely manner seems limited. Nuisance noise is also considerable during the day but also some of these trucks often travel in very early morning hours.

    John Street has always served as a cut through to avoid the center of town but now with the increase businesses on Walkers Brook I believe it is taking on too much of the traffic burden for this area.

    Thank you for your time and consideration.

  • 41 Salem St Reading, MA 01867, USA - Reading
    Please consider a "Right Turn Only" from John street on to Salem for weekday afternoon hours. With cars coming over Lowell street, cars coming off Harnden street, and backed up traffic going west on 129 it makes Left turn very difficult and ultimately backs up traffic on John st.
  • 12 Auburn Street Reading, Massachusetts, 01867 - Reading

    I have been seeing rats almost daily running across my patio. I have lived in my house for 19 years at 12 Auburn street and have never seen Rats ever). I live about 5 houses away from the water tower demolition. These rats have been active and running around the yard for since the start of the Water Tower removal project started in late winter. This is not a coincidence. We never have rats in our neighborhood.

    Michelle Ferraro
    cell 508-654-1110