Today is Wednesday, April 3. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 43 degrees today with a low of 21. Expect partly sunny skies.   2. RNR Chamber Outstanding Citizen Award Dinner. The RNR Chamber's Outstanding Citizen Award Dinner will be held at the Hillview Country Club at 5:30 p.m. 3. Reading RHC. The RHC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Historic Plaqueing program and Preservation program in May are both items on the agenda. 4. Poetry discussion. Stop by the Reading Public Library at 7 p.m. for a discussion of poems by Marge Piercy led by Ann…

Today is Tuesday, April 2. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 41 degrees today with a low of 23. Expect partly sunny skies.   2. Local Election. The local election is today. Stop by the field house at Reading Memorial High School to vote between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. 3. North Reading Selectmen. The selectmen will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. A meeting with auditors to review 2013 financials and budget hearings are both items on the agenda. 4. Myths and mysteries of home ownership. Join RE/MAX Leading Edge at 7 p.m. at Eastern Middlesex …

Today is Monday, April 1. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 51 degrees today with a low of 37. Expect partly sunny skies.   2. Cultural Council. The Cultural Council will meet at the Reading Public Library at 7:30 p.m. 3. Insurance Professionals Meeting. The Insurance Professionals (MAIW) are meeting at Bertucci's at 5:30 p.m. 4. Facebook and Twitter. Do you follow us on Facebook or Twitter? Follow or like us for news updates. 5. Newsletter. Do you get our newsletter? It's free and easy to sign up.  

Today is Friday, March 29. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 49 degrees today with a low of 36. Expect partly sunny skies.   2. Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow. Celebration Kingdom is hosting their first annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at 9 a.m. Please bring your own basket. 3. Stories and Songs Story Time. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 9"30 a.m. with your two or three-year-old for story time.  4. Wine tasting. Enjoy a wine tasting at Busa Wine & Spirits  at 4 p.m. and you may find a new favorite. 5. Newsletter. Do you get our newsletter? It's free …

Today is Thursday, March 28. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 45 degrees today with a low of 34. Expect partly cloudy skies.   2. Kids spinning. Stop by the Reading Athletic Club at 4:15 p.m. for a kids spinning class. 3. Stump trivia. In the mood for some trivia? Head to the Great American Tavern at 8 p.m. for a game of trivia and some dinner. 4. Preschool story time. Enjoy stories at preschool story time at the Flint Memorial Library at 9:30 a.m.. 5. Newsletter. Do you get our newsletter? It's free and easy to sign up.

Today is Wednesday, March 27. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 45 degrees today with a low of 30. Expect partly cloudy skies.   2. Meet the Candidates. Meet some of the candidates up for election this year at the The Chocolate Truffle at 7:30 p.m. 3. Reading Finance Committee. The Finance Committee will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. 4. Ice cream sundae party. Celebration Kingdom is having an ice cream sundae party. Drop the kids off for two hours of fun for only $11. Kids will bounce from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and then make ice cream sundaes from 6:…

Today is Tuesday, March 26. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 45 degrees today with a low of 30. Expect partly cloudy skies.   2. The upside of fear. Popular science writer and daredevil Jeff Wise explains the neuroscience of fear at the Reading Public Library at 7 p.m. 3. North Reading SSBC. The SSBC will meet at North Reading High School at 6:30 p.m.  4. Music with Dara. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library for music and stories with Dara at 10 a.m. 5. Job opening. The Reading Police Department is looking for a Public Safety Dispatcher. The job pays $…

Today is Monday, March 25. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 41 degrees today with a low of 27. Expect partly cloudy skies.   2. Veteran's Memorial Trust Benefit. Stop by the benefit at Grumpy Doyle's. The suggested donation is $20. 3. North Reading Historic District Commission. The Historic District Commission will meet at the Damon Tavern at 7:30 p.m. A new town sign is on the agenda. 4. Anthony's Angels. Tony Triglione founded Mission of Deeds on March 23, 1993. To celebrate his vision of providing household goods and furniture free of charge to …

Today is Friday, March 22. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 40.   2. Recreation Egg Hunt. Due to weather and field conditions, the egg hunt is postponed until Friday, April 5. The Reading Recreation Division is holding a Recreation Egg Hunt. The free event for Reading residents will take place at the Birch Meadow Athletic Complex. Children from the ages of 2-8 are eligible to take part. 3. Special Election. The North Reading Special Election regarding additional funds for the school building project is today. The polls at St. Theresa…

Today is Thursday, March 21. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. There is a chance of snow showers today after 1 p.m. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 38.   2. ZBA. The ZBA will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. A continuation of a Public Hearing on the petition of the Artis Senior Living LLC is on the agenda. 3. North Reading Board of Assessors. The Board of Assessors will meet at North Reading Town Hall at noon. An exemption report and abatement report are both items on the agenda. 4. Joan Parker. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 7 p.m. for an evening with Joan…

Today is Wednesday, March 20. Here are five things to know today: 1. First day of Spring. It may not feel like it, but today is the first day of Spring! There is a chance of flurries before 9 a.m. Expect partly sunny skies, with a high near 41. 2. Finance Committee. The Finance Committee will meet at Reading Town Hall at 8 p.m. Review FY14 Town Manager Budget is an item on the agenda.      3. Hillview Commission. The Hillview Commission will meet at the Hillview Country Club at 6:30 p.m. Review revenue and expenditures are both items on the agenda. 4. NRMS paper. Did you know that the North …

Today is Tuesday, March 19. Here are five things to know today: 1. Snow possible. Rain, snow and sleet are expected before 4 p.m. today, with wind gusts as high as 38 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.  2. Board of Selectmen. The selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Closing the warrant for Special Town Meeting and Special Election are both items on the agenda.          3. North Reading SSBC. The North Reading SSBC will meet at North Reading High School at 5:30 p.m. A construction progress update and design update are both items on the agenda. 4. Free …

Today is Monday, March 18. Here are five things to know today: 1. Bring your umbrella. The temperature will reach 41 degrees today with a low of 32. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain. 2. CPDC. The CPDC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. The 87 Walkers Brook Drive Shell Station and proposed Dunkin' Donuts is an item on the agenda.          3. North Reading Special Town Meeting. North Reading is having a Special Town Meeting at 7 p.m. regarding the school building project at North Reading High School. 4. Blood drive. Donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at …

Today is Thursday, March 14. Here are five things to know today: 1. Bring your umbrella. The temperature will reach 43 degrees today with a low of 21. Expect cloudy skies and a chance of rain. 2. New Town Manager. Reading has a new town manager. Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director Robert LeLacheur was chosen for the position and will replace Peter Hechenbleikner in June. 3. Selectmen candidates. Do you know the candidates for the Board of Selectmen? Check in with us at 6 a.m. today and tomorrow to learn more about the candidates. 4. Kids Spin. Bring your children to the Reading …

Today is Wednesday, March 13. Here are five things to know today: 1. Bring your umbrella. The temperature will reach 52 degrees today with a low of 27. Expect cloudy skies and a chance of rain. 2. CPDC. The CPDC will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Reading Town Hall. 3. Library history. Join former Highland School teachers as they discuss the history of the elementary school which opened in 1896, closed in 1980, and re-opened as the Reading Public Library in 1984. This event will be held at the library at 10 a.m. 4. Finance Committee. The Finance Committee will meet at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Review …

Today is Tuesday, March 12. Here are five things to know today: 1. Bring your umbrella. The temperature will reach 54 degrees today with a low of 36. Expect cloudy skies and a chance of rain. 2. Board of Selectmen. The selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Discuss Town Manager interviews and possible appointment of a new Town Manager are both items on the agenda. 3. Free retirement workshop. Reading Co-operative Bank is holding a free retirement workshop at 5:30 p.m.  4. Stump trivia. Stop by Grumpy Doyle's for a game of stump trivia at 8 p.m. 5. Newsletter. Do you get our …

Today is Monday, March 11. Here are five things to know today: 1. Bring your umbrella. The temperature will reach 52 degrees today with a low of 37. Expect cloudy skies and a chance of rain. 2. Council on Aging. The COA will meet at the Reading Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. 3. Library project building tour. If you have questions about the proposed library building project, stop by the building tour at 7:30 p.m.   4. Zumba. Exercise and have fun at the same time at a Zumba class at the Reading Senior Center. The class starts at 9:15 a.m. and costs $5. 5. Healthy living. Do you live on a gluten …

Today is Friday, March 8. Here are five things to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 37 degrees today with a low of 27. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Father/daughter dance. The FORR Father/Daughter dance will be held at Walter S. Parker Middle School at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. 3. Midsummer Night's Dream. The Reading Memorial High School drama club will perform Midsummer Night's Dream at RMHS at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14. 4. Painting group. Do you love to paint? Join other residents at the Reading Senior Center for a painting group at 10 a.m. Bring your own supplies. 5. …

Today is Thursday, March 7. Here are five things to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 39 degrees today with a low of 28. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. ZBA. The ZBA will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Three public hearings are on the agenda. 3. Keep your brain healthy. Stop by the Natural Food Exchange at 7 p.m. for a seminar presented by Dr. Tom Shea, Director of Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration at UMass Lowell, about brain health. Dr. Shea has done decades of research on this topic and will discuss how your brain works and what nutrients it needs to stay healthy…

Today is Wednesday, March 6. Here are five things to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 41 degrees today with a low of 30. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. EDC. The EDC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Work plan updates and an Economic Development Activity update are both items is on the agenda. 3. Zumba. Stop by the Reading Athletic Club for a zumba class at 6:30 p.m. The drop-in rate is $10. 4. Storytime. The library will be holding storytime for 2-year-old children at 10:15 a.m. 5. Newsletter. Do you get our newsletter? Sign up for free here.