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UPDATE: Girls’ soccer (11-1-4) earns No. 9 seed and will host Martha’s Vineyard in first round of D3 state tournament

October 30, 2025

Post publication updates:
North Reading (No. 9) will host Martha’s Vineyard (No. 24) in the first round of Div. 3 states on Wednesday, November 5 at 3 pm.
Follow all the latest state tournament updates here.

North Reading defeats Bishop Fenwick 3-1 on Senior Night (Oct. 29)

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Last call to sign up for Veterans’ Day Breakfast

October 30, 2025

NORTH READING — North Reading’s veterans and their guests will be treated to a special Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Moose Lodge, 140 North St., from 10 a.m. to noon.

The event is free for each veteran and one guest but attendees must RSVP by Monday, Nov. 3 by calling the…

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Actions taken re: odor at Martins Landing

October 30, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Concern over the source of periodic sewer odors noted by residents of the Martins Landing 55+ condominium complex in mid-September has resulted in various corrective actions being undertaken following several meetings and site visits with local and state officials.

One such site visit on Monday, Oct. 20, as a…

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Elementary school principals outline School Improvement Plans goals

October 30, 2025

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — In addition to the expected goals of improving student performance and test scores on the state MCAS test, School Improvement Plan goals at the town’s elementary schools in 2025-26 include using Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives to foster a sense of…

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UPDATE: Hornet volleyball falls to Weston in Round of 16 of D3 states after first round win over Burncoat

October 30, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading (No. 8) falls to Weston (No. 9) 3-0 in Div. 3 state tournament round of 16. (Nov. 4)
North Reading defeats Burncoat (No. 25) 3-1 in first round (Nov. 1)

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Published October 30, 2025

Hornet volleyball sets for states,

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Hornet Cross Country cruises at CALs with 4 All-League runners in the mix

October 30, 2025

QUINLAN KELLY placed 3rd overall at CAL’s to earn All-League status. The senior was voted CAL Kinney Girls’ Runner of the Year by the league’s coaches for her undefeated regular season in Kinney competition. (Eric Evans Photo)

WRENTHAM — The North Reading Hornet XC teams finished up their CAL seasons with the CAL Open…

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UPDATE: CAL Champion NR Football (No. 5) hosts Marlborough (No. 12) Friday night in Round of 16 of the D5 State Tournament

October 30, 2025

Post publication updates:

North Reading earns No. 5 seed in Div. 5 State Tournament and will host No 12 Marlborough on Friday, November 7 at 6 pm
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North Reading defeats Newburyport 24-0 (Oct. 30)
Wins Cape Ann League Championship

Published October 30, 2025

Gridmen

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UPDATE: CAL-champ volleyball team sweeps Bishop Fenwick 3-0 to advance to Round of 16 of D3 states

October 30, 2025

Post publication update:
No. 4 Lynnfield defeats No. 29 Bishop Fenwick 3-0 in the first round (Nov. 1).
Pioneers advance to the Round of 16 and will host No. 13 Lynn Classical on Tuesday. Nov. 4 at 4 p.m.

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Published October 30, 2025

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Cutting the ribbon

October 30, 2025

New Firehouse 2025

FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Glenn Davis (center) along with officials and the project team cut the ribbon during Fire Headquarters’ grand opening ceremony on Oct. 24. (Dan Tomasello Photo)