North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Refresh your book shelves at the library’s Spring Book Sale

NORTH READING — Whether you are spring cleaning or just looking for something fresh to read, The Friends of the Flint Memorial Library is ready to help. The Spring Book Sale opens on Tuesday, May…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Town Election May 5
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The annual Town Election next Tuesday, May 5 features a three-way race for one contested seat on the Select Board between Jack A. Carroll, Jeff Griffin and Charles Tyler.

They are running for the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

(vote for 1 of 3)

JACK A. CARROLL

Select Board candidate

My name is Jack Carroll, and I am a candidate for the North Reading Select Board. I am running on a simple message that pragmatic…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

UNCONTESTED RACE
(vote for 1)

CIARA HE

Community Planning Commission candidate

I am Ciara He, and my husband and I moved our young family to North Reading in 2022 because we love its strong schools and…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

UNCONTESTED RACE
(vote for 1)

DR. JULIE ELKINS
School Committee candidate

My name is Dr. Julie Elkins and I am running for School Committee.

My mom and dad taught me that it was not enough just to…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Foresees future of the program in jeopardy without ‘reliable funding’

The following report of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC) on projects proposed to be funded in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and to be voted on at June Town Meeting was presented…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

With our deepest gratitude: Happy retirement

By Morgan Soares, Human Resources Administrator

This year, the North Reading Public Schools community gathers to celebrate the retirement of 15 remarkable individuals whose legacy spans decades. This milestone represents much more than a combined tenure; it reflects…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — Don’t miss the event of the year! The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging is sponsoring its annual Townwide Yard Sale this Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. all over town, rain or shine. There will be…