🌱 Patch AM: What did Reading police handle during a busy September weekend?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did Reading police handle during a busy September weekend?
• How often do lawmakers side with North Reading's GOP leader on Beacon Hill?

Also on today's calendar: Open House and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reading Police Log September 11-13, 2026 (thereadingpost.com) — Reading's latest police log details a busy Sept. 11–13, including traffic enforcement, noise complaints, several fire alarm calls, and a working house fire on Rustic Lane. Officers also handled an erratic driver who crossed into North Reading, water main and sewer issues, and a reported theft at a local gym, offering a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity.
   

• Beacon Hill Roll Call: Sept. 7 to Sept. 11, 2026 (recorder.com) — North Reading's own Rep. Brad Jones is the benchmark for how often House Republicans back their leadership, with Beacon Hill Roll Call showing no GOP member voted with him 100 percent of the time. The report breaks down party loyalty percentages for Democrats, Republicans, and the lone unenrolled member, then highlights new ideas to speed up local housing permitting and notes Massachusetts marijuana sales topping $10 billion.
   

📸 Around North Reading

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Reading

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Open House →
  Reading School of Guitar, 1312 Main St, Reading
  1:00 pm
• Free Concert - An evening of "Neo Baroque" music with Brandenburg & Beyond →
  80 Main St, Topsfield
  7:00 pm
• Ranting Parents Comedy Tour →
  Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
  J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lynnfield Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 127 Summer St, Lynnfield
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Electronics Recycling Event →
  Masonic Lodge Parking Lot, 283 Park St, North Reading
  9:00 am
• Electronics Recycling Event →
  Masonic Lodge Parking Lot, 283 Park St, North Reading
  9:00 am
• Electronic Recycle Day →
  283 Park St, North Reading
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Lifestyle Wellness Event @ Natural Food Exchange 11am - 2pm →
  11:00 am
Monday September 28
• Andover Choral Society's New Season →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
• Calling All Singers! Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Library Card Sign-up Month Giveaway! →
  147 Park St, North Reading
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Mah Jongg Madness at Temple Emanuel →
  7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
  12:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Calling All Singers! Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Parker Tavern To Recreate Reading's Revolutionary War History (thereadingpost.com)
• Post 1917 Hosting One-Night-Only Silver Oak Wine Dinner (thereadingpost.com)
• RMHS Girls Swimming Opens Season with Win Over Stoneham/Melrose (thereadingpost.com)

Wilmington

• Locus Robotics and Kimball Midwest Win 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Award for Best Use of Robotics (lasvegassun.com)

Wakefield

• Huge Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Wakefield Store (patch.com)

Ok North 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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