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Greetings Reading! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes will Reading's new police chief prioritize first?
  • What did Reading's Conservation Commission approve—and deny—on your street?

Also on today's calendar: The Best Flippin' Card Show Monthly Mixer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reading Announces Hiring Of New Police Chief (patch.com) — Reading's Select Board has promoted Deputy Chief Christine Amendola to become the town's next police chief following David Clark's retirement after 32 years of service. A longtime Reading officer and decorated Army veteran, Amendola says her priority is maintaining a department where employees are proud to work and residents remain confident in their police force.
   

• 🏞️ Conservation Commission 9-9-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com) — Reading's Conservation Commission just approved a major mixed-use project at 281 Main Street with strict stormwater, monitoring, and snow-removal conditions, while denying an over-sized patio at 18 Norwood Road. Members also advanced plans for wetland protection, addressed MBTA culvert work near Maillet, Sommes & Morgan, and discussed a potential ADA-accessible trail linking pickleball courts to the Center for Active Living.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Envestnet to Acquire Vestmark, Extending Its Capabilities to Meet the Advisor Market's Growing Demand for Increasingly Sophisticated Trading and Tax Solutions (summitpartners.com)
  • 🏛️ Select Board 9-8-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)

North Reading

  • Columbia promotes Varney to general superintendent (nerej.com)

Melrose

  • Melrose Housing Authority Wins Inaugural Statewide Award (patch.com)
  • OUI, Police Officer Assaults, And Missing Persons: Melrose Police Log (patch.com)

Ok Reading! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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