The first pioneers to arrive in the area now known as the Town of Reading arrived sometime around 1798. The Town of Reading was formed from the Town of Wayne in 1806 while still part of Steuben County. A portion of the Town of Reading was used to form the Town of Starkey in Yates County in 1824. The Town of Reading became part of Steuben County's contribution to the newly formed Schuyler County in 1854...
Founded in 1806, Town of Reading has been overlooking Seneca Lake for over 200 years! We are a small town but have lots of local services please feel free to check the various services here on our site and If the township can be of any assistance