About Town of Reading
The Town of Reading is the local municipal government for Reading, Massachusetts, a suburban community north of Boston. The town government administers public services including water and sewer utilities, property tax collection, vehicle excise tax, permits and licenses, parking, and other civic fees. Residents can pay many of these obligations in person at Town Hall or through online payment portals linked from the official town website.
A charge with a descriptor similar to “READING CITY MA” or “Reading City MA US” is likely related to a municipal payment to the Town of Reading, such as a utility bill, property tax, excise tax, permit, license fee, or another town service. Many of these payments are processed electronically through third‑party portals (such as BS&A Online or similar municipal payment systems) that accept Visa and other major cards, which can produce somewhat cryptic card descriptors on bank statements.
If you do not recognize this charge, start by checking recent bills or notices from the Town of Reading, including water/sewer bills, tax bills, parking or bylaw violations, or permit applications. Compare the amount and date with your online banking and any email receipts you may have received from the payment portal. You can contact the Town of Reading (Treasurer/Collector or Town Hall main line) using the phone numbers listed on readingma.gov to confirm whether a payment was recorded on your account for that date and amount, and ask for a copy of the receipt or invoice. If the town has no record of a matching payment, contact your bank to dispute the transaction.