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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'Apparent Homicide' Investigation Underway In Reading, Police Say (patch.com) — Reading police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 49-year-old woman found inside a Center Avenue home early Thursday morning. Officers are searching for 22-year-old resident Ryan Hanafin and a black 2010 Dodge Charger, urging anyone who spots him or the vehicle in or around Reading to call 911 and not approach.
2. 📍 Zoning Board of Appeals 10-5-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com) — Reading's Zoning Board just approved several major property changes affecting Salem, Forest, Franklin, Green, and John Carver Road, including a three-unit Green Street project and demolition of a historic Salem Street home after artifact salvage. If you live near these streets, expect new construction, more housing units, and some short-term disruption as projects move forward under the newly granted variances and special permits.
3. Reading Snow Patrol Launches to Help Neighbors After Winter Storms (thereadingpost.com) — Reading Recreation and Reading Elder Services are building a "Snow Patrol" volunteer team to help neighbors clear steps, sidewalks, and driveways after winter storms. Adults 18 and older in Reading can sign up now at ReadingRec.com, with individuals, families, and local snow removal businesses all welcome to join and support vulnerable residents before snow season hits.
4. 🌆 CPDC 10-5-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com) — Reading's planning board has finalized its recommended new rules for accessory dwelling units and sent them to November's Town Meeting, decisions that could affect adding in-law or rental units to local homes. Commissioners also advanced Eastern Gateway zoning concepts, including open space, walkability, and a new $50,000 state grant to shape future mixed-use development along that corridor.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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