North Reading News

NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman reports that the North Reading Police Department (NRPD) and North Reading Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition are again partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to encourage residents to safely dispose of unused and outdated prescription medication.

Rx Take Back Day will be held this Saturday…

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading is seeking multiple volunteers to serve on the Conservation Commission.  This Commission, which is appointed by the Select Board, is responsible for formulating local environmental protection policies and enforcing the state and local wetlands protection laws.

A viable Commission is important to all property owners in town…

By EMILY KLESARIS

NORTH READING – A collection of scenic landscape photographs printed on canvas by Jim Scourletis is on display at the Flint…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Health Dept. is hosting a Blood Drive and Vaccine Clinic at Town Hall this Saturday, Oct. 26.

A Mobile Blood Drive hosted by MGH Boston will be held in the rear parking lot at Town Hall, 235 North St., from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This will be whole blood collection…

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…