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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Reading Flag Football League Needs OK for Music and Outdoor Seating Approved at Zinga

Reading Selectmen to hold hearing Sept. 25.

One group’s music might be neighbors’ noise. Music reportedly added atmosphere at the opening games of a new flag football league this past Saturday evening at a Birch Meadow field, but the league for students through sixth graders needs a permit for a DJ and music at the rest of its games. Under the town’s amplified sound rules, the Recreation Committee approved a request from the group to use sound equipment once, on opening night. But under those rules, “The use of amplified sound is not intended to be a routine for recurring events, such as play by play announcements for sporting events and other repeated use of music and amplified sound.” The Board of Selectmen can grant a variance of that rule after a hearing. Even with a full agenda…

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Birch Meadow Athletic Complex, Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, and Zinga! Brings Fro-Yo to Reading

Dave Miskinis

7:13 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012

Common sense and fun win the day in Reading.   more ›

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Zinga! Brings Fro-Yo to Reading

Zinga! will open on Haven Street this summer.

Reading resident Jerry Pothier, Medford resident Camille Bardaro and Boxford resident Caitlan Douglas Merullo will open Zinga!, a self-serve yogurt shop, on 30 Haven St. in August. The self-serve concept allows you to choose exactly how much fro-yo you want, and you pay by the ounce. Try every flavor, or just one and then cover your yogurt with as many toppings as you'd like.  "We are truly excited to be bringing a quality franchise like Zinga! to Reading," Pothier said. "We hope and trust that the community will embrace this new business and help us succeed. We look forward to many years of serving our community with his healthy and delicious product." According to Pothier, the Reading Zinga! will offer 12 flavors of fat-free and low …

Kim Sanborn

10:06 pm on Monday, September 3, 2012

Good luck Jerry Pothier and co-owners! Wishing you much success.   more ›

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