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Water rates going up 15%

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The town’s water rates will be increasing higher than originally projected over the next several years to account for planned improvements to the water infrastructure in the town of Andover.

Indirectly, any improvements to Andover’s water infrastructure, such as lining corroded pipes or replacing old water mains will ultimately…

 

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KidSpot rededicated

PARKS DIRECTOR Marty Tilton (center) was presented with a citation from the State Senate recognizing the rejuvenated and accessible KidSpot playground and its positive impact for the community from Sen. Bruce Tarr (L) and Rep. Brad Jones (R). State grants of $150,000 contributed to the playground renovation which was rededicated June 12. Tilton also thanked

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A summer of music begins this week!

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A summer of fun and outdoor musical entertainment kicks off this coming week, thanks to the volunteer efforts of two different town groups, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse and the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation. Both events are being held at the Ipswich River Park gazebo free…

 

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20 Elm St. 40B hearing with ZBA June 26

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — After a nearly six-year hiatus, the comprehensive permit application for a 200-unit rental complex at 20 Elm St. will return to the Zoning Board of Appeals next Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m.

The state’s Housing Appeals Committee remanded the process back to the town’s ZBA in the fall…

 

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Local SEPAC is rebranding under new leadership

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — New Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) head Meera Reynolds made her first formal appearance at the School Committee’s June 16 meeting.

“We’ve spent the spring rebranding and relaunching,” she said of herself and the new leadership team that took over in January, succeeding Kathy O’Donnell-Bustin “We’ve managed to…

 

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Juneteenth closures and trash delay

NORTH READING — In observance of the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19, non-emergency services including Town Hall, O’Leary Senior Center, and Flint Memorial Library, will be closed.
In addition, curbside trash and recycling collection routes on Thursday and Friday will be delayed by one day.

 

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Kissing a Pig

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! After surpassing their goal of reading for a combined 75,000 minutes this year, students at the Little School got their wish: attending a school-wide assembly where they would witness their beloved principal, Mrs. Chris Molle, kiss a piglet! Mrs. Molle initially had to be convinced to do it with a little help from…

 

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That’s innovation!

THE FIFTH-GRADE students of Mrs. Dill were excited to test out their pizza box ovens on a recent hot and sunny day at the Batchelder School. Using pizza boxes wrapped in aluminum foil, they were able to “cook” up a tasty summer treat — S’mores! They are all ready and excited to be graduating to

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Reading–North Reading Chamber golf outing was a swinging success

READY TO head out to the links at the RNR Chamber’s annual golf outing are (from left): Andy Polotta, Fran Manning, Alyse Bonfiglio and Vinnie Zarella, representing MP2Print of North Reading. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — The Reading–North Reading Chamber of Commerce recent golf outing at the Hillview Golf Course was a spectacular day…

 

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Celebrating the Class of 2025

 

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Front Page published June 19, 2025

 

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Senior Center Car Show June 26

LYNNFIELD — The Senior Center’s annual Antique Car Show will take place on Thursday, June 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Once again, the Senior Center will have over 40 beautiful antique cars to view and people will have a chance to visit with the owners. DJ Frank will be spinning classic oldies music.  …

 

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