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Knights of Columbus community breakfast returns this Sunday

NORTH READING — The Knights of Columbus, North Reading Council #4544, invites everyone to their first community breakfast of the fall. It will be held at St. Theresa Parish Hall this Sunday, September 15 at 10 a.m.

The menu will include scrambled eggs, sausages, home fries, beans, pancakes, cereal, sweet rolls, juice, milk, coffee, and…

 

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Can Styrofoam go in my recycling bin?

By JOHN ROGERS

Sustainability Committee Chair

No! Never. Sorry. “Expanded polystyrene foam (aka Styrofoam) in any shape or size is not recyclable in your household recycling bin,” according to the state’s RecycleSmartMA.org website. It’s difficult to recycle and the material is not in demand.

“Never” covers those bulky blocks, like those that protected your new…

 

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FAQ’s on MBTA Communities Act from Town Counsel

NORTH READING — The responses to 14 frequently asked questions (FAQs) posed by the town regarding compliance requirements with the new MBTA Communities Act were answered by Town Counsel Jonathan D. Eichman, Esq., of KP Law, at the request of Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto.

Eichman also attended Monday night’s Select Board meeting to answer additional…

 

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EEE found in mosquito samples here

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) was detected in a mosquito sample found in North Reading and reported to town officials by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) last Thursday.

 Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto told the Transcript that the virus was detected in two mosquitos in a sample taken from…

 

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State Primary draws 17% turnout

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – Incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) will face Republican challenger John Deaton in November.

In what was the only contested race on the local September 3 State Primary ballot – a three-way showdown on the Republican ballot between Robert J. Antonellis, Ian Cain and John Deaton – the latter came…

 

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Free Peer Recovery Coach Program launched by Community Impact Team

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team announces the launch of its Peer Recovery Coach Program which is funded by Opioid Abatement Funds.

A Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) is a non-clinical professional with lived experience with addiction. PRCs engage, educate, and support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. North Reading has contracted…

 

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Memoir writing workshop with Nancy Parsons Sept. 9

NORTH READING — Have you thought about writing a memoir? The Friends of the NR Council on Aging will begin its programming activities with a presentation on writing with Nancy Parsons on Monday, September 9, at 7 p.m. at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, 157 Park St.

A North Reading resident, Parsons is an enthusiastic…

 

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9/11: We promised to never forget

 

For those of us who were around on September 11, 2001, the past 23 years have gone by pretty quickly. But our memory of that day will stay with us forever.

On a crystal clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel that had departed from Logan…

 

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Scuba VBS makes a splash at Aldersgate

MORE THAN 30 children from preschoolers to fifth-graders had a great time participating in the weeklong SCUBA Vacation Bible School at Aldersgate United Methodist Church to close out their summer Aug. 19-23. They were joined by 16 Youth Leaders and 14 Adult Leaders, all volunteers who represented five different churches. (Courtesy Photo)

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Oh deer!

A DOE and her two fawns appear inquisitive about a human visitor as they explored the backyard of photographer Dan Soroko on Central Street last Friday. (Dan Soroko Photo)

 

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For recycling, how clean is clean?

By JOHN ROGERS
Sustainability Committee Chair

According to the state’s RecycleSmartMA.org website, “The bottles and containers you recycle don’t need to be spotless, but they do need to be empty and free of liquid and most food residue. A quick wipe or rinse does the trick – no need to run the recyclables in the…

 

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