🌱 Patch AM: How will four new firefighters change North Reading’s emergency response?

Good morning North Reading! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will four new firefighters change North Reading's emergency response?

Also on today's calendar: North Andover Knights on the Run 5k and Kids Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
• Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Reading Fire Department Expanding With 4 New Firefighters (patch.com) — North Reading is adding four new firefighters thanks to nearly $1.6 million in combined federal and town funding, boosting staffing to eight firefighters per shift. Town officials say the hires complete a multi-year expansion plan and will help the department better meet national response-time and staffing standards, strengthening emergency coverage for residents across the community.
   

📸 Around North Reading

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Reading

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• North Andover Knights on the Run 5k and Kids Run →
  North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St, North Andover
  9:00 am
• Free Aura Reading and Evaluation →
  SoBol North Andover, 544 Turnpike St, North Andover
  12:03 pm
Sunday October 11
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
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

Thursday October 8
• Biz Builders →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  7:00 am
• Balance Class - Senior Center →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  10:00 am
• Legacy Living with Kim Howe →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Friday Morning Stitching Hour →
  Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• North Reading High School Hall of Fame - Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony →
  Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield, Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA
  5:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish →
  Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover
  9:15 am
Friday October 23
• Halloween Dance Party →
  North Reading School of Ballet, 52 Main St, North Reading
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Sotte Voce →
  West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Representative Jones Holding District Office Hours October 9 in North Reading —Office of MA House Minority Leader Brad Jones Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Reading

• Feed the Demogorgon: Stranger Things Display Collects for Reading Food Pantry (thereadingpost.com)
• KISS Releases Remastered 'Hard Luck Woman' Video Filmed in Reading (thereadingpost.com)
• Select Board to begin annual tax rate deliberations on Tuesday (homenewshere.com)

Lynnfield

• Lynnfield Gas Main Break Forces Evacuations Near Peabody Line (patch.com)

Wilmington

• Driver identified, truck located after fatal I-93 crash in Wilmington (wcvb.com)
• High school roundup/scores: Undefeated Oliver Ames keeps rolling (bostonherald.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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