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 …

Today is Thursday, Oct. 11. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 58 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 45 in the evening. Expect sunny skies. 2. North Reading Board of Assessors. The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. The bill schedule and motor vehicle commitments are both items on the agenda. 3. Preschool Storytime. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 9:30 a.m. for storytime. 4. Foreign Affairs Discussion. The Reading Public Library is hosting a Foreign Affairs discussion series for eight consecutive …

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 63 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 43 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Reading Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. 3. North Reading Board of Assessors. The Board of Assessors will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 4 p.m. The bill schedule and motor vehicle commitments are both items on the agenda. 4. Bingo. Stop by the Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center for a game of Bingo at 1:15 p.m. Check out the new …

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 62 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 42 in the evening. Expect sunny skies. 2. Reading Selectmen. The Reading selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. 3. Toddler tales storytime. Stop by the Flint Memorial Library at 9:30 a.m. for toddler tales storytime. 4. Team trivia. In the mood for some trivia? Stop by Chili's at 8 p.m. for team trivia. 5. Healthy living. The Natural Food Exchange is hosting an informal open forum at 7 p.m., run by the Healthy Villi, a group …

Today is Monday, Oct. 8. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 58 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 43 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Columbus Day. Today is Columbus Day. Both North Reading Town Hall and Reading Town Hall are closed today. 3. Reading COA. The COA will meet at the Reading Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. 4. Editor on vacation. Editor Ashley Troutman will be on vacation this week. Please contact Associate Regional Editor Dann DeMaina with questions or concerns at DanielD@Patch.com. 5. Newsletter. Want to receive our…

Today is Friday, Oct. 5. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 55 in the evening. Expect scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. 2. Wine Tasting. Stop by Busa Wine & Spirits for their weekly wine tasting at 4 p.m. 3. Ice Cream Sundae party. Celebration Kingdom will have an ice cream sundae party at 5 p.m. Drop the kids off for some bounce fun and ice cream. 4. Painting group. There will be a painting group at the Reading Senior Center at 10 a.m. Bring your own supplies. 5. Newsletter. Want to …

Today is Thursday, Oct. 4. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 55 in the evening. Expect scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. 2. Reading ZBA. The ZBA will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. There is one public hearing regarding ZBA Case # 12-13 on the agenda. 3. North Reading High School Council. The North Reading High School council will meet at North Reading High School at 2:15 p.m. The school improvement plan and high school budget are both items on the agenda. 4. NANOWRIMO. North Reading …

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 3. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 72 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 57 in the evening. Expect scattered showers. 2. Reading EDC. The EDC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m.  3. Free zumba. Take a free zumba class at Health Time Fitness at 10 a.m. Work out and have fun. 4. Library Job Search Skills Series. Stop by the Reading Public Library at 7 p.m. for a job search skills series. The series is free. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. 5. Bingo. Play bingo at the Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center at…

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 2. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 55 in the evening. Expect scattered showers. 2. North Reading Secondary School Building Committee. The SSBC will meet at North Reading High School at 4:30 p.m. An OPM update and design update are both items on the agenda. 3. Reading Selectmen. The selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. Town Manager’s/Assistant Town Manager’s Report and Review Process of Town Manager Search are both items on the agenda. 4. Toddler storytime. Stop …

Today is Monday, Oct. 1. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 69 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 49 in the evening. Expect scattered showers. 2. North Reading Fall Town Meeting. Fall Town Meeting will be at North Reading High School at 7 p.m. Check in with us at 6 a.m. to find out what to expect. 3. North Reading Selectmen. The selectmen will meet before Town Meeting at 6 p.m. at the high school. Legal bills for August and Town Meeting articles are both items on the agenda. 4. Drop-in storytime. Stop by the Reading Public Library at 9:30…

Today is Friday, Sept. 28. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 65 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 48 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Olde Reading Faire. The Olde Reading Faire will take place at the First Congregational Church of Reading at 5 p.m. Stop by to see the crafters and enjoy activities for kids. Food will be available.  3. Wine Tasting. Busa Wine & Spirits will hold their weekly wine tasting at 4 p.m. Try different wines, and you may find your new favorite. 4. Stories and Songs. Stop by the Flint Memorial …

Today is Thursday, Sept. 27. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 66 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 39 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. Hitching Post. Did you get your 2013 Sights of Reading calendar yet? They are on sale at The Hitching Post Gift Shop, which happens to be celebrating their 50th birthday this weekend with an open house on Saturday. Plan to stop by for specials.   3. North Reading Zoning Board of Appeals. The ZBA will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. There are five public hearings on the agenda. 4…

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 26. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 68 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 48 in the evening. Expect some rain throughout the day. 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 LUC will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Walking trails and River Wood are two items on the agenda. 4. Tarot, the art of interpretation. Stop by the Natural Food Exchange at …

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 25. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 72 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 50 in the evening. Expect sunny skies. 2. Reading Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7 p.m. A Hearing for the use of Amplified Sound at Hollingsworth Field and Close Subsequent Town Meeting Warrant are both items on the agenda. 3. North Reading Community Planning Commission. The CPC will meet at North Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. The planning administrator position and a sidewalk discussion are two items …

Today is Monday, Sept. 24. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 68 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 45 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. McDondald's. McDonald’s is celebrating National Coffee Day by providing free coffee for all guests from September 23 to 29. Enjoy a free small, hot Newman’s Own Organic coffee, a blend only available at McDonald’s restaurants in this region.  3. North Reading School Committee. The School Committee will meet at North Reading Middle School at 7 p.m. An MSBA/SSBC update and NRHS Performing Arts…

Today is Friday, Sept. 21. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 55 in the evening. A few showers are expected throughout the day. 2. Lobster roll luncheon. Reading's lobster roll luncheon will be held at the Reading Masonic Temple at 11:30 a.m. It costs $9.00 and includes a lobster roll, potato, chips, pickles and dessert.  3. Stories and songs story time. The Flint Memorial Library is having a stories and songs story time for kids 2 or 3-years-old at 9:30 a.m. Registration is requested.  4. Wine …

Today is Thursday, Sept. 20. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. The temperature will reach 68 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 45 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. iPhone 5. Did you pre-order your iPhone 5 yet? Stop by the IM Wireless Verizon Wireless Authorized Retailer on Main Street in North Reading to pre-order and get a free car charger.  3. Foreign Affairs discussion. The Reading Public Library will host a Foreign Affairs discussion series for eight consecutive Thursday evenings beginning tonight at 7 p.m. Call the library for more information…