READING, MA – In celebration of the 2025 National Public Power Week (October 6-10), Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites customers to attend an open house on Thursday, October 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the RMLD Garage located at 218 Ash Street, Reading.   

This fun and educational event will feature family-friendly activities including face painting, balloon art, a caricaturist, pumpkin decorating, lineworker demonstrations, touch-a-truck and more. RMLD staff will be on hand to educate attendees about electricity, electrical safety, energy conservation, and to share information about RMLD programs.  

“We are excited to host this popular event each year, where we bring the community together, share information about key RMLD programs, and provide fun, family-friendly entertainment,” said RMLD Interim General Manager Paul Heanue.  

For event details and updates visit www.rmld.com/OpenHouse.  

Public Power Week is an annual national event to celebrate the more than 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit utilities that provide electricity to 49 million Americans.