Paul's Bridge, which is at the neighborhood's entrance as one approaches Milton, is one of the oldest bridges in the Commonwealth. The name comes from James Read, a resident and cotton mill owner. Readville is covered by Boston Police Department District E-18 in Hyde Park and a fire station on Neponset Valley Parkway houses Boston Engine Company 49.
Paul's Bridge, situated at the neighborhood's entrance as one approaches Milton, is one of the oldest bridges in the Commonwealth. It was named after James Read, a resident and cotton mill owner who lived there. The area known as Readville falls under the jurisdiction of Boston Police Department District E-18 in Hyde Park, and a fire station on Neponset Valley Parkway houses Boston Engine Company 49.