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Today is Monday, June 10. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 77 degrees today with a low of 59. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Reading COA. The COA will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Reading Senior Center.  3. North Reading School Committee. The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at North Reading Middle School. A welcome for new Director of Finance and Operations Michael Connelly and an MSBA update is on the agenda. 4. YMCA Silent Auction. Stop by the Burbank YMCA and bid on over 85 items including Boston game tickets, signed …
  Today is Friday, June 7. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 63 degrees today with a low of 59. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Sports sampler. Did you know that the YMCA has a four-week sports sampler? Classes include preschool basketball, floor hockey, soccer and T-ball. Plus tumble time, youth lacrosse, trailblazing and youth basketball. Sign up at the Burbank YMCA today. 3. National Donut Day. Today is National Donut Day. Stop by Dunkins for a free donut.  4. Splash park. Have you tried the YMCA Splash Park yet? It is open from…
Today is Thursday, June 6. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 72 degrees today with a low of 50. Expect partly cloudy skies.  2. Shawn Edgington. Cyberbullying prevention expert Shawn Edgington will speak at North Reading High School at 7 p.m. The event is free.  3. Reading ZBA. The Reading ZBA will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m.  4. Music with Dara. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library for Music with Dara at 10 a.m. 5. Nuts for Nutrition. Learn what foods cause inflammation and which ones decrease inflammation in a free workshop at 286 Park St. Unit…
Today is Wednesday, June 5. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 72 degrees today with a low of 48. Expect partly cloudy skies.  2. Voter registration deadline. Did you register to vote in the special senate election later this month? The deadline to register to vote is today. Make your way over to town hall to register if you haven't yet.  3. Reading EDC. The Reading EDC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m.  4. June movie night. Stop by Celebration Kingdom for a movie night at 5 p.m. The cost is $17. 5. North Reading Board of Health. The Board of …
Today is Tuesday, June 4. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 72 degrees today with a low of 45. Expect sunny skies.  2. Reading selectmen. The Board of Selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. A presentation on a concept for on premises beer and wine license for Paint and Sip is on the agenda. 3. RCASA Screening. RCASA will host a film screening titled, Who Cares About Kelsey? at Reading Memorial High School at 7 p.m. 4. Movie and potluck. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 7 p.m. for a movie and potluck.  5. Splash Park. Stop by the …
Today is Friday, May 31. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 91 degrees today with a low of 64. Expect partly cloudy skies.  2. Old South Brass and Organ Concert. Stop by the Old South Church for the Old South Brass and Organ Concert at 7:30 p.m. 3. Sunrise Yoga. There will be a sunrise yoga class at the East Coast Dance Center at 5:30 a.m. The class costs $12. 4. Special Waste Collection Day. Don't forget that tomorrow is Special Waste Collection day in North Reading. Bring propane tanks, car and truck tires, car batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, …
Today is Thursday, May 30. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 86 degrees today with a low of 64. Expect partly cloudy skies.  2. Create and Taste workshop. Sign up for a night out learning to draw and tasting good food at Creative Arts. The cost is $30 per person. Registration is required. Contact Creative Arts via email: office@weteachcreativearts.org or phone 781-942-9600. 3. Exercise with Emma. Join Emma Palmer at the Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center for an exercise class at 9:30 a.m. The class involves stretching, toning and strengthening. 4. Stump …
Today is Wednesday, May 29. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 68 degrees today with a low of 66. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Gym myths. Learn about common gym myths at the Burbank YMCA at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required, but the workshop is free. 3. Book discussion club. Join the book discussion club at the Flint Memorial Library at 10 a.m. They will discuss The Greater Journey by David McCullough. 4. Bingo. Play a game of bingo at the Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center at 1:15 p.m. 5. Newsletter. Do you get our newsletter? It's…
Today is Tuesday, May 28. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 77 degrees today with a low of 50. Expect partly cloudy skies.  2. Boston's Gardens and Green Spaces. Join local author Meg Muckenhoupt as she travels through green Boston, from historic gardens to the latest green spaces at the Reading Public Library at 7 p.m. 3. North Reading SSBC. The SSBC will meet at North Reading High School at 5:30 p.m. A construction and design update are both items on the agenda. 4. Sports sampler. Bring your kids to the YMCA at 36 Arthur B Lord Dr. in Reading for a …
Today is Monday, May 27. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 72 degrees today with a low of 45. Expect partly cloudy skies.  2. Memorial Day. Today we celebrate Memorial Day. Check in with us at 6 a.m. to find out what time the parades and other activities start. 3. What's open. Need to know what is open today? Check in with us at 5:45 a.m. for a list. 4. Memorial Day BBQ. Having a Memorial Day BBQ? Here are eight money-saving tricks. 5. Smokies Country Dance. Stop by the North Reading Moose Lodge for Smokies Country Dance at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.
  Today is Friday, May 24. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees today with a low of 43. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Boston Strong T-shirts. Boston Strong t-shirts are still available at Grumpy Doyle's for $20. All of the proceeds benefit the One Fund. 3. Drop-in Storytime. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library for storytime at 10 a.m. Children five-years-old and younger are welcome to attend.   4. Sunrise Yoga. A sunrise Yoga class at the East Coast Dance Center costs $12. The class starts at 5:30 a.m. 5. Babytime …
Today is Thursday, May 23. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 74 degrees today with a low of 57. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Create and Taste Workshop. The The Wine Bunker is holding a create and taste workshop. Create art and drink wine at the same time. The workshop fee is $30 per person, all supplies included. 3. North Reading ZBA. The ZBA will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Public hearings start at 7:30 p.m.   4. Red Cross blood drive. Stop by the North Reading Moose Lodge at 2 p.m. to donate blood. Call the Red …
Today is Wednesday, May 22. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 66 degrees today with a low of 48. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Historic District Commission. The Historic District Commission will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. 3. North Reading Finance Committee. The Finance Committee will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Reviewing Warrant articles is an item on the agenda for 8:30 p.m.   4. Fitness Bootcamp free trial week. Stop by the First Congregational Church of Reading for a free bootcamp trial week. Classes …
Today is Tuesday, May 21. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 66 degrees today with a low of 48. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Reading Selectmen. The selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Approving the outdoor dining license for Portland Pie Co. is on the agenda. 3. North Reading CPC. The CPC will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. A public hearing for Firestone is on the agenda for 8:30 p.m.  4. Fitness Bootcamp free trial week. Stop by the First Congregational Church of Reading for a free bootcamp trial …
Today is Monday, May 20. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 77 degrees today with a low of 45. Expect partly cloudy skies.  2. Reading Public Works week. This week is Public Works week in Reading. The goal of the week is to acknowledge public works officials and all they do. 3. North Reading Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Information hearings on articles contained in the June Town Meeting Warrant will start at 8 p.m.   4. Rising Stars Camp. Register for the Rising Stars Camp at Union …
Today is Thursday, May 16. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 81 degrees today with a low of 52. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of showers.  2. ZBA. The ZBA will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. 3. Create and Taste workshop. Stop by Creative Arts for a night out creating and tasting. Registration is required for the workshop, which starts at 7 p.m. and includes snacks and light refreshments. You will create custom-designed pieces including earring pins and necklaces.   4. Pasta dinner. There will be a pasta dinner at the North Reading …
Today is Tuesday, May 14. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 53 degrees today with a low of 36. Expect sunny skies throughout the day.  2. Reading Historic District Commission. The Historic District Commission will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7:15 p.m. There is a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. regarding the 172 Washington St. demo. 3. North Reading Town Meeting Voter Registration deadline. Today is the last day to register to vote for Town Meeting on June 3. Stop by the Town Clerk's office before 8 p.m. to register. 4. North Reading SSBC. The SSBC will …
Today is Monday, May 13. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees today with a low of 46. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Reading Council on Aging. The Council on Aging will meet at the Reading Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. 3. North Reading Forest Committee. The Forest Committee will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Discussing the forest management plan is on the agenda. 4. Zumba. Stop by the Reading Senior Center for a Zumba class at 9:15 a.m. The class costs $5. 5. Newsletter. Do you get our newsletter? It's free and …
Today is Friday, May 10. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees today with a low of 46. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Go see a play. The Quannapowitt Players will perform Duck Hunter Shoots Angel at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18. 3. Babytime playgroup. Take your baby to the babytime playgroup at the Reading Public Library at 9:30 a.m. 4. Wine tasting. Stop by Busa Wine & Spirits at 4 p.m. for their weekly wine tasting. 5. Painting group. There will be a painting group at the Reading Senior Center at 10 a.m. Bring your own supplies.
Today is Thursday, May 9. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 66 degrees today with a low of 46. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.  2. Reading ZBA. The ZBA will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. There are three different cases on the agenda. 3. Musical Healing. Musical Healing After the Holocaust is a program presented by Reading Memorial High School’s Choral Department and the Terezin Music Foundation. The program captures a time in history when music not only entertained, but also sustained despairing Holocaust victims. The program …
 
 
 

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