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🌱 Patch AM: How did North Reading teams fare in this packed fall sports slate?

Also, don't miss Electronics Recycling Event on the North Reading Patch calendar

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Morning North Reading! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did North Reading teams fare in this packed fall sports slate?
  • Why is North Reading's tax burden central to Reading's override debate?

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High school roundup/scores: Caitlin O'Neil nets four goals in Hanover rout (bostonherald.com) — North Reading athletes were busy, with field hockey falling 6-2 to Ipswich and the golf team topping Pentucket 189-143 in Cape Ann League play. The roundup also highlights dozens of other Massachusetts high school results in field hockey, soccer, volleyball, cross country, and golf, giving a broad look at how nearby programs are starting their fall seasons.
   

• Information sessions continue as November override vote nears (homenewshere.com) — Reading officials are ramping up forums, webinars, and online tools ahead of November's Proposition 2½ override vote, and they're using North Reading as a key comparison point on tax burden versus property values. For North Reading residents, the discussion highlights how your town's higher tax burden but lower property values stack up against Reading and Lexington, offering context on regional costs and services.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Reading

  • Reading Cooperative Charitable Foundation Makes Donation to Reading Pickleball Players Association (thereadingpost.com)
  • 📍 Zoning Board of Appeals 9-14-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
  • Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Author Michael McLaughlin (thereadingpost.com)

Wilmington

  • Woodland HomeWorks Provides No‑Cost Roofing Package To Wilmington Veteran & Retired Firefighter (wilmingtonapple.com)

Wakefield

  • Details Released For Wakefield Town Day (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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