New Last Day of School Top Reading Story Last Week

In case you missed the top stories this past week, here is a list of five stories that topped the charts.

1. When is the New Last Day of School?

Reading has already used the four snow days built into the school calendar, and then some. If the schools in town were never closed throughout the year due to inclement weather or another reason, the last day of school would be June 18. However, with the blizzard of 2013, Hurricane Sandy and smaller snow storms, the last day of school is currently ... 

2. Cars Vandalized and North Face Jackets Allegedly Stolen

On Sunday, an employee reported that a male party potentially stole about five North Face jackets before leaving the area. See more from this edition of the police log.

3. How Much Money Does it Take to Raise a Family in Reading?

A family of four in Massachusetts needs to earn nearly $74,000 to make ends meet without public or private assistance, according to a study released Thursday by the Crittenton Women's Union.

In Reading, that number is slightly higher—$74,664. This amount includes rent, utilities, food, transportation, healthcare and personal needs.

4. How Much Has Reading Spent on Snow Removal?

The storm last week cost about $44,000, which breaks down to $30,000 for contractor services and $14,000 for materials and overtime. The Blizzard of 2013 cost the town approximately $245,000.

Read the article to find out the total cost of winter so far.

5. East Boston Resident Arrested on Charges of Indecent Assault and Battery

On Wednesday, a woman walked into the police station to report that her son had his genitalia inappropriately groped at Market Basket on March 17. Read more in this edition of the police log.