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39th Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Tournament raises $40,000
2nd oldest golf tournament for the cancer charity NORTH READING — The 39th annual Horseshoe Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament was a huge success, raising $40,000 for the cause. There was a full capacity field of golfers enjoying the good weather and superb...
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Police and Fire Chiefs offer safety tips for safe 4th of July celebration
NORTH READING — Police Chief Mark Zimmerman and Fire Chief Don Stats, along with the North Reading Police and Fire Departments, wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. According to the...
S.C. sets goal to increase outdoor time for all students
By NEIL ZOLOT NORTH READING — Should students have more time to be outside during their school day? “We have less time than other districts,” School Committee Chairman Scott Buckley said at the board’s June 17 meeting in reference to information presented by...
Sports
Roman Ton earns All-Star nod from CAL boys’ tennis coaches
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — Roman Ton was the lone member of the North Reading High boys’ tennis team named to the Cape Ann League All-Star team this year. The senior captain, who played first singles, made the team for the first time in his...
Four Hornets named CAL softball All-Stars
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — The Cape Ann League softball coaches had their end-of-season meeting recently to pick their All-Star teams and four members of the North Reading High team made the two rosters. Three Hornets made the First-Team...
Lead sports page published June 27, 2024
Hornet girls’ tennis coach Tiberii named CAL Kinney Coach of the Year
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — North Reading High girls’ tennis coach Matt Tiberii was named the Cape Ann League Kinney Division Coach of the Year this season for the first time in his seven years at the helm. Under his leadership, the Hornets reached the MIAA...
Obituaries
Christopher J. Gaigals, 54
Skilled millwright, avid motorcyclist, grill master and dedicated father UXBRIDGE — Christopher J. Gaigals, a dedicated father, skilled millwright, and man of generous spirit, passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 54. Chris was born on February 3, 1970, in Lynn,...
John Puglia, 81
Member of first Hornets football team; had a gift for all things mechanical NORTH READING — John Puglia, 81, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 in his home in North Reading. He attended Reading High School and later North Reading High School when the town...
Frances M. Cheney, 77
Had a passion for life, traveling, theatre, volunteering and helping anyone in need WAKEFIELD — Frances Mary Cheney, 77, of Wakefield and formerly of North Reading, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. Born in...