North Reading News

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…

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 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 April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Health Department and the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will co-host a community public health informational and educational presentation on mosquitoes and ticks in the town.

The program, to be held on Thursday, May 20 at 3 p.m. in…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

WILMINGTON — The Ipswich River Community Chorus invites audiences to “One Nation, Many Voices: America at 250.” This special program traces the American story through a vibrant tapestry of choral music—from folk traditions, spirituals and contemporary works, to familiar favorites.

Under the direction of…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

Volume 51- Report No. 17

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 Senate met for a total of 45…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Green Alliance is teaming up with the NRHS Eco-Team to sponsor a Town-wide Cleanup and Litter Audit on Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the town center. The cleanup is scheduled to run until noon…