Killam School Breaks Ground, New Site Launches

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Killam Elementary School Breaks Ground, New Website Launches

Town and school officials gathered at 333 Charles St. on Friday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. to mark the start of construction on the new J. Warren Killam Elementary School. The town also launched a project website, killamschool.com, with construction photos, Building Committee agendas, minutes, videos and project information, to be updated each month after the committee meets. The site was designed with the Killam School Building Committee, town staff and Select Board member Christopher Haley of Intellibeam, who provided the work at no cost to the town and Reading Public Schools.

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RMHS Girls Swimming Opens Season With Win Over Stoneham/Melrose

Reading Memorial High School's girls swimming team beat Stoneham/Melrose 91-65 at the Burbank YMCA on Friday, Sept. 18, with several swimmers posting Sectional- and State-qualifying times.

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RMLD Board Adopts AI Policy, Reviews Infrastructure Plans

At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Reading Municipal Light Department Board of Commissioners approved new contracts, adopted an artificial-intelligence policy and reviewed ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

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Saturday Storytime Returns to Reading Public Library

Reading Public Library hosts a drop-in family storytime for ages 0-5 Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with stories, songs and movement; no registration required.

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Mini Music Makers Program Set for Young Children

North Suburban Child Network educators lead singing, movement and instrument activities for children ages 0-5 Monday, Sept. 21, from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Reading Public Library; registration required.

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Library Launches Six-Week Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Reading Public Library's six-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 3-5 continues Monday, Sept. 21, running through Oct. 26; registration required.

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Rocket to Reading Pairs Children With Teen Mentors

A Rocket to Reading mentorship session for grades 1-5 is set for Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Reading Public Library, pairing kids with high-school mentors for reading and activities.

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Reading Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for September 25

The Town of Reading holds a vaccine clinic Friday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Coolidge Middle School, offering flu, COVID, shingles, RSV, pneumonia, MMR, TDAP and other vaccines; registration required.

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Finance Committee Reviews Override Costs, Burbank Arena Oversight

At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Finance Committee reviewed override-related debt estimates and reserve and capital policies, concluding current information doesn't justify a town-funded audit of the Burbank Ice Arena.

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RMHS JV Football Visits Wellesley Saturday Morning

Reading Memorial's junior varsity football team plays at Wellesley Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m.

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RMHS Freshman Football Faces Wellesley at Noon

Reading Memorial's freshman football team plays at Wellesley Saturday, Sept. 19, at noon.

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Reading Police Schedule Car-Seat Safety Session

The Reading Police Department hosts a child car-seat inspection and installation session Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the police station.

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Reading Select Board to Meet September 22

The Reading Select Board meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, starting at 7 p.m.

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