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SC to recommend naming fields after Carucci, Vant

February 27, 2025

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee is proposing to name two athletic fields at the Middle/High School complex after two longtime volunteers. Approval will be sought by the voters at June Town Meeting to name the multi-purpose field after Charles “Chuck” Carucci and a softball field after Jennifer Casoli Vant.

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VSO TJ Tedeschi: Putting communication in community

February 27, 2025

LOCAL VETERANS enjoy their lunch in the executive suite of the American Heritage Museum prior to their tour of one of the world’s largest collections of tanks and military vehicles. They are (clockwise from bottom) John McKinnon (maroon hat), Paul Fillmore, Paul Sanger, Al Heard, Veterans Services Administrative Assistant Catherine McGloughlin, Joe Maccarow, Steven Schuyler,

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Live performance of ‘I Dissent’ March 4

February 27, 2025

NORTH READING — To kick off Women’s History Month, Sheryl Faye is returning to the Flint Memorial Library to perform a one-woman show based on the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The free event, sponsored by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library, takes place on Tuesday, March 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the…

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Local man, a former Stoneham auxiliary police officer, sentenced to prison for bribery charges

February 27, 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts issued the following statement on a North Reading defendant who defrauded a company to obtain tens of millions of dollars of Mass Save funds through paying bribes and kickbacks to company employees

BOSTON – A former Stoneham Auxiliary Police Officer was sentenced in federal court in…

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Five candidates certified for ballot to date

February 27, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Five candidates in the annual Town Election have had their nomination papers certified by the Town Clerk’s Office thus ensuring that their names will appear on the May 6 ballot.

They are: Select Board candidates Rich Wallner (incumbent), Jeffrey Griffin and Michael Scarlata; School Committee candidate Jeffrey Friedman (incumbent…

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Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons return March 7

February 27, 2025

NORTH READING — The popular Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, will return this year with the first one scheduled for Friday, March 7. The luncheon, which includes the pastor’s homemade lobster bisque, breads, beverages and desserts, are held in the church’s Fellowship Hall from noon to 1…

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Floral designer guest speaker of Friends of the NRCOA March 8

February 27, 2025

NORTH READING — The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging will be meeting Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center with a program presented by Gay Sheldon of the Boston Flower Market.

Sheldon has worked for 14 years as an activity director with seniors and 25 years…

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Indulge your sweet tooth at Chocolate Affair Potluck Sunday

February 27, 2025

NORTH READING — Calling all chocolate lovers! The Union Congregational Church invites you to join us this Sunday, March 2 at 11:15 a.m. for our mouthwatering Chocolate Affair Potluck (rescheduled from February 9 due to snow).

Whether you’re a master baker or just love indulging in sweet treats, bring your most delectable chocolate creation to…

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Applications for Townwide Yard Sale due April 18

February 27, 2025

NORTH READING — Plans are moving along for the annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pink flyers are out around town as a reminder that there is still time to clean out the attic and garage and make money from that…

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K of C Community Breakfast Sunday

February 27, 2025

NORTH READING — Warm up from the cold with a hearty (and tasty) breakfast, sponsored and cooked by the Knights of Columbus, North Reading Council #4544.

The community is invited to the Knight’s community breakfast, to be held at St. Theresa Parish Hall on Sunday, March 2, at 10 a.m. The menu will include scrambled…