Local Headline News

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Christopher’s Market at 6 Washington St., was successful in obtaining an All-Alcohol off-premises license from the Select Board following a public hearing Monday night.

The request from Divyaansh Inc. (dba Christopher’s Market) sought a change of classification from the current wine and malt liquor license held by the establishment…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

EVERETT — In celebration of Homecoming Weekend 2025, the city of Everett is welcoming back the Homecoming Hustle 5K Run/Walk this Saturday, October 25.

This year’s 5K is dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Janet (Connolly) O’Neill, late of North Reading. An Everett native, Janet was the beloved former Assistant Principal of…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Police and North Reading Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition are again partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to encourage residents to safely dispose of unused and outdated prescription medication.

The next Rx Take Back Day will be held this Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m.-1…

NORTH READING — In just over one month, the streets of North Reading will be filled with runners taking part in the 16th running of the North Reading 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

Preparation for the race has gone smoothly. Race director Kirsten MacLellan says, “we are off to a great start with registrations…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Moose Lodge 1511 will host its Annual Shop & Sip Craft Fair on Sunday, November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 140 North St. Admission is free and many of local area crafters will be presenting their creations including: bags, jewelry, holiday decorations, painted…

NORTH READING — The yard waste pile at the Richard F. Spindler DPW Facility at 166 Chestnut St. is open to allow residents to drop off yard waste on Saturdays from April 1 to November 30 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.  The center is also open on Sundays during November between…

NORTH READING — The Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., will be hosting its annual Halloween “Trunk or Treat” for all children in the community on Sunday, October 26 from 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Members of the church will be decorating their car trunks and handing out candy to children who are invited to wear…

NORTH READING — Overnight pavement resurfacing work began Sunday, October 19 and is anticipated to take approximately two weeks to complete.

The Department of Public Works, along with its contractor, D&R General Contracting, are resurfacing Concord Street from the Wilmington town line to the intersection of Park Street.

The majority of this work will take…