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NORTH READING – The Masquers’ Haunted Playground will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 5-9 p.m. at the Batchelder Elementary School.  Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes, but reminded to leave any prop weapons and pets at home. Entrance into this event is completely free but some additional activities cost money.  This event…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Action was taken on 17 Warrant Articles by the nearly 500 voters participating in the annual fall Town Meeting, held on October 7. With so much attention given to the three articles concerning the MBTA Communities Act, which failed overwhelmingly, as well as action taken to move forward with…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition invites the community to a special viewing of “Beautiful Boy,” a film starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the Flint Memorial Library Activity Room.

The film, based on the real-life memoirs of father and son David and Nic Sheff…

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING⏤ While most think of homecoming as a big football game and a dance in the gym, North Reading High School’s Student Council hopes to make this year’s homecoming like no other.  They’ve incorporated a unique theme and a large budget to encourage school spirit and unity.

This event will…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse presents its October Showcase this Friday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library.

Two first-time performers will be among the mix — Tom Cook and Glen Gardner, who is coming to North Reading from Phoenix.

The other performers are Mary Ann McAllister, who is…

NORTH READING — Children are invited to take part in the annual North Reading Masonic Lodge Pumpkinfest, which will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All necessary decorating supplies will be provided and await your child’s imagination! Pumpkins will be available for purchase with a donation.

Have you ever…

WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School began the process of building a new high school facility nearly two years…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — All North Reading registered voters are eligible to participate in the in-person Early Voting option for the upcoming November 5 Presidential Election.

All Early Voting takes place in the gymnasium at the North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St. There are 13 possible dates on the Early Voting schedule…

By John Rogers
Sustainability Committee chairman

For electronic goods that have served us well but reached the end of their useful lives, recycling is a great option. And not hard to do. First, the why: As the U.S. EPA explains, “Electronic products are made from valuable resources and materials, including metals, plastics, and glass, all…

MALDEN — The community is invited to the Feed the Need Harvest Party…