Today is Friday, Nov. 9. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 45 degrees today and drop to 36 overnight. There is a chance of rain in the forecast for today. 2. Veterans Day Ceremony. The North Reading High School Band and Chorus will perform to honor Veterans in the high school auditorium at 11:45 a.m. The program is approximately one hour and all are welcome. 3. Reading Art Association Exhibit. Stop by the Reading Art Association Exhibit at the First Congregational Church of Reading at 7:30 p.m. 4. North Reading Middle School Dance. There …

Today is Thursday, Nov. 8. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 39 degrees today and drop to 34 overnight. There is a chance of rain in the forecast for today. 2. Reading ZBA. The ZBA will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. A Public Hearing on the petition of Go Green, LLC (eCars) is on the agenda. 3. North Reading ZBA. The ZBA will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. A public hearing for a special permit for the school building project is on the agenda. 4. Shop Jenny Boston. Shop at Jenny Boston from 7-9 p.m. and a portion of the …

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 7. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 45 degrees today and drop to 32 overnight. Strong winds and snow are possible. 2. Elections. Barack Obama was re-elected. Take a look at the rest of our election coverage and results here. 3. Reading EDC. The EDC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Review of Downtown Idea Exchange and Review Parking-By Law Proposed Changes are both items on the agenda. 4. North Reading Board of Selectmen. The selectmen will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. The liquor license …

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 41 degrees today and drop to 27 overnight. Expect mostly sunny skies. 2. Election Day. Today is election day. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don't forget to vote at St. Theresa's Parish if you live in North Reading or at Reading Memorial High School if you live in Reading. 3. Election coverage. Check in with Patch throughout the day for extensive election coverage. Our past coverage leading up to the election is here. 4. Plan to vote? We want to see photos of you at the …

Today is Monday, Nov. 5. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 44 degrees today and drop to 26 overnight. Expect mostly sunny skies. 2. Election Day tomorrow. Election day is tomorrow. Don't forget to vote at St. Theresa's Parish if you live in North Reading or at Reading Memorial High School if you live in Reading. 3. Reading CPDC. The CPDC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. 4. North Reading School Committee. The School Committee will meet at North Reading Middle School at 6:30 p.m. A Little School wall update and MSBA/SSBC update …

Today is Friday, Nov. 2. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 55 degrees today and drop to 34 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Sandy Relief. The American Red Cross is collecting funds and coordinating blood donations for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. You can donate $10 by phone by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999. Click here to find out other ways you can help. 3. Photos of the storm. Share your photos of the storm and its aftermath here. 4. Daylight saving time. Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Don't forget to change your …

Today is Thursday, Nov. 1. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 55 degrees today and drop to 36 overnight. Expect cloudy skies and some rain. 2. Reading Book sale. Stop by the Reading Public Library for their book sale. Fill a bag with books from the Book Sale Room for only $5. 3. North Reading basketball clinic. The North Reading High School boys basketball team is offering a skills clinic for boys in grades 4 through 6. The clinic will run for three Thursdays: Nov. 1, 8 and 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the NRHS gymnasium. The cost is $60. 4…

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 63 degrees today and drop to 37 overnight. Showers are expected throughout the day. 2. Halloween. Happy Halloween! Trick-or-treating is still on in Reading. Reading Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur urges residents to be careful while trick-or-treating in town. According to North Reading Town Manager Greg Balukonis, the town leaves the decision to trick or treat up to individual parents. "As of this morning, there are no live wires on the ground that could endanger trick or …

Today is Monday, Oct. 29. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 57 degrees today and drop to 53 overnight. There is a chance we could be hit by Hurricane Sandy today and tomorrow. Check our info center for the latest information. 2. Reading and North Reading Schools. Reading and North Reading schools are closed today. 3. Oktoberfest at Horseshoe Grille (This event is postponed until Nov. 5). Stop by the Horseshoe Grille for Oktoberfest at 5 p.m. The Boosters will hold their annual Oktoberfest fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 per …

Today is Friday, Oct. 26. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 68 degrees today and drop to 50 overnight. Expect mostly sunny skies. 2. Wine Tasting. Busa Wine & Spirits will be holding their weekly wine tasting at 4 p.m. You must be over 21-years-old to attend. 3. Halloween movies at the library. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 1:30 p.m. for some family friendly Halloween movies and treats.  4. Reading Flu Clinic. Stop by the Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School tomorrow at 9 a.m. for a flu clinic. 5. Cradles to Crayons Drive. State Sen. …

Today is Thursday, Oct. 25. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 59 degrees today and drop to 48 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. North Reading Veterans Memorial Committee. The Veterans Memorial Committee will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Veterans Day and an update on the veterans sign are both items on the agenda. 3. Books and Babies Storytime. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library for Books and Babies storytime at 10:30 a.m. 4. Cradles to Crayons Drive. State Sen. Katherine Clark is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to …

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 50 degrees today and drop to 41 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Reading Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. A bylaw change discussion is on the agenda. 3. North Reading Land Utilization Committee. The Land Utilization Committee will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. A Riverwood site visit and open space plan are both items on the agenda. 4. Oktoberfest. Stop by the Reading Senior Center for …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 23. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 61 degrees today and drop to 41 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Reading Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. There will be a hearing regarding the change of manager at Longhorn Steakhouse at 8 p.m. and a hearing regarding the Establishment of a Town Manager Screening Committee at 8:30 p.m. 3. Batchelder School Council. The Batchelder School Council will meet at the L.D. Batchelder School at 2 p.m. An MCAS summary and …

Today is Monday, Oct. 22. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 59 degrees today and drop to 45 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. North Reading School Committee. The School Committee will meet at North Reading Middle School at 7 p.m. The school building project ground breaking ceremony and North Reading Education Foundation presentation are both items on the agenda. 3. Boston Cupcake Girl. Boston Cupcake Girl is in Reading at the Chocolate Truffle Thursday through Saturday. Most cupcakes are nut free, but they are made in a facility in…

Today is Friday, Oct. 19. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 65 degrees today and drop to 53 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Wine Tasting. Stop by Busa Wine & Spirits at 4 p.m. for their weekly wine tasting. You must be over 21-years-old. 3. Stories and songs. The Flint Memorial Library will be hosting stories and songs storytime at 9:30 a.m. for children ages two and three. 4.  Cradles to Crayons Drive. State Sen. Katherine Clark is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to benefit children in need. Cradles to Crayons collects new …

Today is Thursday, Oct. 18. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 59 degrees today and drop to 43 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Reading ZBA. The Reading ZBA will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Reading Town Hall. ZBA Case #12-14 is on the agenda. 3. Art in Bloom reception. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 6 p.m. for the North Reading Garden Club reception in honor of Art in Bloom. 4. Pajama storytime. The Reading Public Library is holding pajama storytime at 6:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas! 5. Newsletters. Did you know you could get our…

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 59 degrees today and drop to 43 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Reading EDC. The Reading EDC will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Reading Town Hall. An Economic Development Activity Update and Reading Chamber report are both on the agenda. 3. North Reading Council on Aging. The Council on Aging will meet at the Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center at 7 p.m. A Friends of the C.O.A. update and promoting the C.O.A. are both items on the agenda. 4. 3-D Paper Pumpkin Craft. Stop by …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 16. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 57 degrees today and drop to 39 overnight. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Reading Selectmen. The Reading Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Reading Town Hall. Two Liquor License Infraction hearings are on the agenda. 3. Presentation by Rosalind Wiseman. At 7 p.m., Rosalind Wiseman who is recognized for being an expert on children, teens, parenting, bullying and more will give a free presentation for adults at Reading Memorial High School. 4. Edible books. Stop by the Flint …

Today is Monday, Oct. 15. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. A chance of showers today, mainly after 11 a.m. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tonight, a chance of showers. Patchy fog before 2 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 3 to 8 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2. Editor Returns. Reading-North Reading Patch editor Ashley Troutman returns after being off last week. Take it easy on her as she …

Today is Friday, Oct. 12. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 59 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 41 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Wine tasting and basket giveaway. Stop by Busa Wine & Spirits for a wine tasting and gift basket giveaway at 4 p.m. 3. Stories and songs Storytime. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 9:30 a.m. for stories and songs storytime.  4. Creative Arts performance night. Creative Arts students will hold a performance night at 7 p.m. to show off their talents. 5. Facebook and Twitter. Do you follow …