New Snow Patrol links volunteers to neighbors

Happening Wed, Oct 21

• 12:00 a.m.: In-Person Early Voting: Wednesday at 12:00 a.m. In-Person Early Voting is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 12:00 a.m.Town of Reading
• 9:00 a.m.: Three town boards attend override forum this morning. Reading's Finance Committee, Select Board and School Committee are scheduled to attend a public forum on the fiscal 2028 override Wednesday morning, ahead of the Nov. 3 ballot question.Town of Reading
• 11:15 a.m.: Retirement Board meets Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. The Retirement Board meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 11:15 a.m.Town of Reading
• 4:15 p.m.: School Council - Reading Memorial High meets Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. The School Council - Reading Memorial High meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 4:15 p.m.Town of Reading
• 6:00 p.m.: Public forum on snow shoveling bylaw set for tonight. The Commission on Disabilities and Bylaw Committee host a public forum Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 64 Middlesex Avenue on a proposed snow shoveling bylaw headed to November Town Meeting.Town of Reading
• 6:00 p.m.: Select Board - Attend Snow Shoveling Bylaw Community Forum meets Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The Select Board - Attend Snow Shoveling Bylaw Community Forum meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:00 p.m.Town of Reading
• 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight. Reading's Zoning Board of Appeals holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m.Town of Reading
• 7:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee meets tonight. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m.Town of Reading
• 7:00 p.m.: Historic District Commission meets Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The Historic District Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m.Town of Reading

Reading on Tue, Oct 20

• Snow Patrol volunteer program pairs neighbors for storm help. Reading Recreation and Reading Elder Services launched the Reading Snow Patrol, a new volunteer program pairing residents with neighbors who need help clearing snow after storms.Town of Reading
• Town Manager podcast tackles fiscal 2028 override. Town Manager Jayne Wellman released a new episode of her Town Hall podcast, Reading Between the Lines, focused on the fiscal 2028 override now headed to voters.Town of Reading
• ReCAL construction hits new milestones this fall. Construction on the Reading Center for Active Living continued through October, with roof trusses installed and the stone dust walking path behind the new pickleball courts now complete.Town of Reading

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.: School Committee holds regular session Thursday. The Reading School Committee holds its regular meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.Town of Reading
• Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 p.m.: Fourth annual Pumpkin-Fest returns Saturday. The fourth annual Pumpkin-Fest returns Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 25 Woburn Street with family activities for the season.Town of Reading
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Community Cleanup targets conservation land Saturday. Volunteers are invited to a Community Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to care for conservation land at Maillet Sommes and Morgan.Town of Reading
• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: DPW burnable bulk drop-off set for Saturday. Reading DPW hosts a Burnable Bulk Drop-Off event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 75 Newcrossing Road for larger household items.Town of Reading
• Sat, Oct 24: Halloween craft fair lists on Reading Patch calendar. The 10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Vendor and Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, according to the Reading Patch community calendar.Reading Patch
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Tuesday evening. The Reading Cultural Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m.Town of Reading

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