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Reading, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex County. Zip codes in Reading, MA include 01867. The median home price in Reading is $439,900 which is roughly $262/per square foot. More Reading information.

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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

Selectmen Recommend Medical Marijuana Moratorium Article

The selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to recommend Article 33 on the Town Meeting Warrant, which proposes a temporary moratorium for medical marijuana dispensaries .

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7 hrs ago | Patch.com

RPD Officers Honored for Assisting in Boston After Marathon

Reading Police Officers Mike Fitzgerald, Mike Lee and Matt Edson were honored at a Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday night for assisting in Boston after the marathon bombings .

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Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

Car Strikes House, Man Charged With OUI

Lynnfield Police responded to these and other calls for service between Friday, May 17 and Sunday, May 19.

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Patch.com

Selectmen Meet Tonight and More in Five Things

Today is Tuesday, May 21. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 66 degrees today with a low of 48.

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The Recorder

Exhibits

Submitted photo GCC student exhibit There will be a reception for an exhibit of student work at Greenfield Community College Thursday, April 18.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Patch.com

Children's Librarian Appointed to National Committee

Ashley Waring is the Children's Librarian at the Reading Public Library and was recently appointed to the Liaison with National Organizations Serving Children and Youth Committee.

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Patch.com

Main Street Dunkins Closed for Two Weeks for Remodeling

The Dunkin' Donuts at 293 Main St. will be closed starting Monday, May 20 for remodeling, according to the Community Planning Department.

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Patch.com

Public Works Week and More in Five Things

Today is Monday, May 20. Here are five things to know today: 1. Weather. The temperature will reach 77 degrees today with a low of 45.

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Mon May 20, 2013

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Reading Softball Edged by Visiting Woburn

Though the Reading High School softball team hung close with visiting Woburn on Friday afternoon, the Rockets didn't have quite enough fire power at the plate to come out with a victory.

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Patch.com

Observe Memorial Day in Reading

Memorial Day is a time to commemorate those who have fallen in service to the United States.

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Patch.com

Reading Male Held in Protective Custody

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Tuesday through Thursday.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Recorder

Virtual school finalist pool changes slightly

The Greenfield School Committee will interview Tuesday seven finalists vying for spots on the town's new cyber school's governing board - but the pool has changed slightly with two late additions and two withdrawals.

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Patch.com

North Reading Female Held in Protective Custody

The following is a look at some of the calls handled by the North Reading Police Department from Tuesday through Thursday.

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Sat May 18, 2013

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Stolen 'No Parking' Sign and a Stubborn Smoker Reported

Wakefield Police responded to these and other calls for service on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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Two Alarm Fire Damages Salem Street Home

A home behind the Willow Tree Garden and Flower Center on Salem Street in Wakefield was damaged in a two-alarm fire early Thursday afternoon.

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Fri May 17, 2013

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How Green Is North Reading?

Towns across the country are getting new recycling centers, giving away rain barrels and installing parking meters with solar panels.

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Patch.com

Scabies Outbreak at CLASS, Inc. Facilities

A series of health and safety violations led to a Scabies outbreak at CLASS, Inc., a facility that provides job training and placement, on site production work, day habilitation and other services to assist developmentally disabled adults, according to their website .

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Thu May 16, 2013

Patch.com

Two Arraigned in Connection With Human Trafficking Enterprise With Reading Ties

The two individuals arrested Monday in connection with a human trafficking enterprise that spans the borders of several area communities , including Reading, were arraigned Tuesday in Somerville District Court, according to a press release from Attorney General Martha Coakley.

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Tue May 14, 2013

MassLive.com

Smith College exhibit highlights what and how Americans have read through time

Politics, current events, self-help, daily news and etiquette are topics that Americans have enjoyed reading about for centuries, and some of the materials that brought them such information are on display through May 28 at Smith College in Northampton.

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Patch.com

What Would You Do with $350 Million Powerball Jackpot?

The Powerball jackpot will hit $350 million for Wednesday's drawing. Though not the largest Powerball cash payout, the jackpot is inching closer to the $384 million that was given out in November 2012 in Arizona and Missouri.

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