Police investigate death on Walkers Brook Dr.

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Reading Police Respond to Death Near Walkers Brook Drive

Reading police and first responders were dispatched to 70 Walkers Brook Drive at about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday after a U.S. Postal Service worker in the area reported a person with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The person was declared dead at the scene, and police said the incident is being investigated as an apparent suicide. Police said there is no danger to the public, though the community was advised to avoid the area Tuesday afternoon.

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Teens Can Craft Cottagecore Decor at the Library

Students in grades 6-12 can make nature-inspired room decor, including a foraged-material mirror, at an after-school workshop today, Sept. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Reading Public Library.

Reading Public Library

Weekly Mah Jongg Meet-Up at Reading Public Library

Experienced players can drop in for Mah Jongg today, Sept. 23, from noon to 2 p.m. in Community Room A & B at Reading Public Library; no registration required.

Reading Public Library

Retirement Board Meets Wednesday Morning

The Contributory Retirement Board meets at 9:30 a.m. today, Sept. 23, in Reading.

Town of Reading

Wednesday Wishes Storytime Returns to Reading Public Library

A six-week storytime for children ages 1-5 begins today, Sept. 23, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Program Room at Reading Public Library; registration required.

Reading Public Library

Post 1917 Schedules Silver Oak Wine Dinner

Post 1917 will host a five-course Silver Oak and Duncan Family wine dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m.; cost is $195 per person before tax and gratuity, and reservations are required.

The Reading Post

Reading Memorial Volleyball Tops Arlington, Stays Unbeaten

Reading Memorial beat Arlington 3-0 Tuesday, winning 25-9, 25-20, 25-13 to improve to 5-0 this season.

MaxPreps

Northern Bank Hosts Reading Business Networking Reception

Northern Bank will host a networking reception for local businesses today, Sept. 23, at 5:30 p.m. at its 600 Main Street branch, with light refreshments served.

Northern Bank

Reading Seeks Commissioning Provider for Center for Living

The town is accepting proposals for commissioning-provider services for the new 27,375-square-foot Reading Center for Living; proposals are due by 2 p.m. on Sept. 30.

Town of Reading

Town Manager Schedules Thursday Office Hours

Town Manager Jayne Wellman will hold office hours Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street.

The Reading Observer

Children's Costume Swap Planned at Reading Public Library

A costume swap for children ages 0-13 is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Library Community Room; leftover costumes will be donated.

The Reading Observer

Kids' Test Kitchen Meets at Two Reading Elementary Schools

Kids' Test Kitchen sessions run from 2:50 to 3:50 p.m. today, Sept. 23, at Alice M. Barrows and Joshua Eaton elementary schools, giving K-5 students hands-on cooking practice.

Reading Public Schools Community Education

Girls on the Move Running Program Meets at Barrows

Reading's Girls on the Move program meets from 3 to 4 p.m. today, Sept. 23, at Alice M. Barrows Elementary School for grades 4-5, combining running with teamwork and confidence-building.

Reading Public Schools Community Education

After-School Sports Academy Runs Wednesday at Barrows

The SNL Sports Academy meets from 2:50 to 3:50 p.m. today, Sept. 23, at Alice M. Barrows Elementary School for grades K-5, featuring rotating team sports and active games.

Reading Public Schools Community Education