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Two debt exclusion override questions will be on Nov. 5 ballot

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The town’s voters will have another opportunity to fund the Chestnut Street bridge repairs and a new ladder truck for the Fire Department through two separate debt exclusion override questions.

Both questions will be included on the November 5 election ballot, which is called the State Biennial Election, and…

 

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It’s Teddy Bear Picnic time!

NORTH READING — A true North Reading tradition returns to Ipswich River Park on Wednesday, August 21 — the Teddy Bear Picnic!

Children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to the picnic from 10:30 a.m. to noon for a fun-filled morning.

Come to the pavilion at the…

 

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Records set at the 5th annual St. Theresa Golf Tournament

PROCEEDS from the 5th annual St. Theresa Golf Tournament will be used to restore the church’s stained glass windows. Tournament Planning Committee members (l-r): Carol Hudson, Julie O’Donnell, Lena McCauley, Bill Barringer, with St. Theresa parishioner and golfer, Carrie Sepke, enjoyed the event at the Hillview. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

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Last outdoor Summer Showcase of the season Aug. 17

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse (NRCC), in conjunction with the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library, presents the third and final outdoor Showcase Concert for this summer at the gazebo in Ipswich River Park on Saturday, August 17 from 4-7 p.m.

In the event of rain, the show go on and be…

 

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Voter registration and Early Voting for state primary

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The State Primary on Tuesday, September 3 is fast approaching.

The voter registration deadline to participate in this election is this Saturday, August 24, which is also the first day of Early Voting.

The Office of the Town Clerk in North Reading will hold voter registration at Town Hall…

 

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Aldergate’s 20th annual mission trip to Washington County, Maine a success

THE 33 MEMBERS of Aldersgate United Methodist Church who participated in the 20th annual mission trip to Maine ranged in age from 10 to 78 where they helped with needed repairs to the homes of area residents. Standing beneath the pop-up shade structures they donated to “Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Downeast” are the team members (front…

 

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Looking spiffy!

COMMUNITY-MINDED Anthony Mucci, age 9, recently moved to town and noticed that their street sign on Lillian Drive was in need of a little TLC. So, with the help of his dad and mom, Anthony and Lauren, they grabbed a bucket, some soap, rags and a ladder, and walked down to the corner of their…

 

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Girl Power!

GIRL POWER! Samantha McGoldrick is ready to pedal away on an adventure after winning this super cool pink bicycle and matching helmet in the library’s Galaxy of Readers Summer Reading Program raffle. She was one of six lucky readers to win a bike and helmet donated by Walmart. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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A sure sign of summer

A BOUNTY of Black-eyed Susans bask in the summer sun in the flower garden at Ryer’s Country Store, adding a splash of color to the large 1884 granite marker. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Free VBS at Aldersgate Aug. 19-23

NORTH READING — Children are invited to come for a week of fun learning about Jesus’s love through songs, games, crafts, Bible stories and snacks at Aldersgate’s Vacation Bible School.

Offered for free due to generous sponsors who want children to know the love of God, Aldersgate’s VBS is for kids pre-K to fifth grade. The…

 

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Giuliana Ligor named Gatorade Massachusetts Girls’ Track & Field Player of the Year

RISING NRHS SENIOR Giuliana Ligor (center) chose the TOPSoccer program of NRYS as the recipient of the $1,000 grant she received for being named the Gatorade Massachusetts Girls’ Track & Field Player of the Year. TOPS Program Director Ann Suny (left) and NRYS President Becky Riley (right) gratefully accept the donation. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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AG: Planning Board violated Open Meeting Law

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Planning Board did in fact violate the Open Meeting Law earlier this year by deliberating outside of a posted meeting regarding the creation of a compliance plan for the MBTA Multifamily Zoning Act. That was the ruling of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office after a complaint was filed…

 

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