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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The task of developing a balanced municipal budget has often been described as “sausage-making.” But in North Reading, it’s more like a game of Jenga played while competing in the Daytona 500. With each twist and turn, the game…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — Fire Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department congratulate the department’s two Massachusetts Fire Academy…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — On Saturday, May 9 from 8–10 a.m., Aldersgate UMC invites the public to enjoy their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!
Again this month, the North…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School Principal Dr. Catherine O’Connell has announced that the following students earned high honor roll or honor roll standing for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
GRADE 6
HIGH HONORS
Ensar Bajrami, Hasandi Bandara, Jeremy Barry, Cullen…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

ANDOVER — Crafts in the Park, Andover’s popular annual fair, is now entering its 50th year. This juried show features a variety of finely made, non-imported handcrafts with 200 booths of pottery, jewelry, women’s and children’s clothing, leather goods, stained glass, furniture, food and much…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 17 • APRIL 20-24, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate during the week of April 20-24, during which the House met for a total of 30 minutes and the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

Spring Book Sale open to public May 7-9

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

North Reading Police Department blotter published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — A caller reported there was a large underage drinking party at a Nichols Street home on Friday, April 24.

When police arrived at 9:50 p.m., the responding officers saw between 40 and 50 youths running, walking and…