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NORTH READING — Join floral designer Gay Sheldon representing Boston Flower Market of North Reading for “Festive Centerpieces” on Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m.

This is a free presentation by the Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging and all ages are welcome to participate. We’ll explore creative ways to decorate your table…

NORTH READING – Halloween falls on a Friday this year and the town’s youngsters will have two additional opportunities to celebrate the day in their costumes before they go Trick or Treating on October 31.

Library 10:30-11 a.m.

Join the Flint Memorial Library for its third annual Halloween costume parade on Friday, October 31! Youngsters…

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…

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…

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…