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School Committee approves FY27 budget of $42.4M

April 30, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026
By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee passed a school operating budget proposal of $42,537,423 for Fiscal Year 2027 Monday night. It is 4.3% higher ($1,757,374) than the FY26 budget.

The board’s preliminary recommendation in March had been $42,237,412, or 3.6% higher…

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UPDATE: Girls’ lacrosse beats Essex Tech following Pentucket loss in OT

April 30, 2026

https://localheadlinenews.com/north-reading-hornets-sports-updates-post-publication-april-30-2026/

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Girls’ lacrosse returns from break with impressive win over Shawsheen

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

ARIANA DEMETRI and the Hornet defense put on a clinic in NR’s 11-0 shutout over Shawsheen Tech on Monday. (Eric Evans File Photo)

NORTH READING — The…

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UPDATE: Hornet baseball responds against Amesbury following loss to Newburyport

April 30, 2026

https://localheadlinenews.com/north-reading-hornets-sports-updates-post-publication-april-30-2026/

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Baseball team bounces back from first loss with 12-1 win over Rockport

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

CHRISTIAN LAVA had 3 hits, an RBI and 2 runs scored in NR’s 12-1 win over Rockport on Tuesday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

NORTH…

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UPDATE: Girls’ tennis falls to Newburyport after sweeping Rockport

April 30, 2026

https://localheadlinenews.com/north-reading-hornets-sports-updates-post-publication-april-30-2026/

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Girls’ tennis team beats MC, falls to Amesbury

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

SHENAYA VERMA (pictured) and Mary Doble won 6-3, 6-3 against Malden Catholic on Tuesday. Verma and Agelina Zeng won 6-4. 4-6, 6-4 against Amesbury on Monday. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH…

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UPDATE: Softball falls short to Newburyport after Pentucket loss

April 30, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Softball team splits games against Essex Tech, Gloucester

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NAOMI BARBER went 3-for-3 in NR’s 8-6 win in Gloucester on April 24. (Eric Evans File Photo)

NORTH READING — It was a rough day for the North Reading…

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UPDATE: Netmen fall to Newburyport after topping Rockport for first win of the season

April 30, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Netmen edged by Amesbury in close matchup

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

COLE VERDONCK (pictured) and Matt Lazure won in straight sets at second doubles against Amesbury on Monday. (Courtesy Photo)

AMESBURY — On Monday afternoon, the North Reading High boys’ tennis team visited…

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Looking Back in the pages of the Transcript

April 30, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

60 YEARS AGO
April 28, 1966

New sign in town. “Park Square,” as the green area in front of the Flint Memorial Hall is known, is graced by a new “Town of North Reading, Inc. 1853” sign prominently featuring the town seal. The sign…

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Our Place on the Hill: Sketchbook class, learn table games, line dancing and more at Senior Center

April 30, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St.

Free in-town transportation is available Monday–Friday with reservations made at least two days…

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North Reading Police Department blotter: Select Bd. meeting ‘Zoom bombed’ by naked man’s photo

April 30, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — Police have launched an investigation into a “Zoom bombing” incident involving a picture of a naked man that occurred during the Select Board’s April 13 meeting.

Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto informed police about the “Zoom bombing” incident on Tuesday, April 14. Gilleberto…

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PIONEER SPORTS UPDATES post publication 4/29

April 29, 2026

BASEBALL:

Lynnfield defeats Ipswich 5-1 (April 28)
Lynnfield defeats Triton 6-5 (May 2)
Lynnfield defeats Manchester-Essex 11-3 (May 5)

Article published April 22: https://localheadlinenews.com/lynnfield-pioneers-baseball-beats-royals-drops-three-in-a-row/

The following teams were covered in the Lynnfield Villager sports section published on April 29, 2026

GIRLS’ TENNIS:

Lynnfield defeats Beverly 5-0 (May 1)
Lynnfield falls to Manchester-Essex…

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UPDATE: Laxmen fall short to rival North Reading

April 29, 2026

https://localheadlinenews.com/lynnfield-villager-pioneer-sports-updates-post-publication-april-29-2026/

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 29, 2026

Laxmen drop high-scoring thriller with Amesbury, 20-15

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

AMESBURY — The Lynnfield High boys’ lacrosse team traveled to Amesbury on Monday afternoon looking to snap its two-game losing streak. However, the Red Hawks ended up winning a high-scoring affair, 20-15, on a…