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Coffeehouse magic brings community together through song

THE TRIO OF (l-r): Aaron Tornberg, Taina Rentas and Kevin Haverty opened the January Coffeehouse Showcase at the library with an impressive set of original songs full of raw emotion. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

ARE YOU nostalgic for ‘60s and ’70s music? Then the husband and wife duo of Jeff and Kathy Winston has

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S.C. votes to support Central Street land purchase at STM

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee voted to endorse Article 1, the purchase of 1 Central Street, at the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, January 30.

The 4-0 recommendation with one member absent was voted during the board’s meeting on Monday night.

The members opted to provide their recommendations on Articles 2…

 

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Author visit

T R MONAGHAN, author of “Sweet, Sweet Jayne,” shares her experience on how crafting a good sentence, poem or short story can deliver pure joy. Her “Write What You Know” talk was hosted by the Friends of the Council on Aging. Monaghan is working on her second book that will be based on growing up

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Chestnut St. land transfer bill for bridge replacement OK’d

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation filed by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and Senate Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr (R-Gloucester) that will allow North Reading to complete a land transfer to help facilitate the planned replacement of the Chestnut Street Bridge.

House Bill 4169, “An Act authorizing the town…

 

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Masse and two Murphys pull papers for Town Election

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Interest among potential candidates in the annual Town Election on May 7 has ramped up in the first week since nomination papers became available.

Incumbent School Committee Vice Chair Richard F. McGowan of 46 Chestnut St. was the first to pull papers back on Jan. 16, the first day they…

 

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Special Town Meeting next Tuesday night

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A few big decisions await the townspeople next Monday and Tuesday evening as preparations get underway for the Special Town Meeting to be held Tuesday, January 30 at 7 p.m. in the high school gym.

The Special Town Meeting came about rather quickly once the Select Board was informed…

 

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FF Michel graduates from Mass Firefighting Academy

NORTH READING Fire Department colleagues of the town’s newest recruit, firefighter Carisma Michel, attended his graduation ceremony on Monday in Stow. From left: FF Liam Tannian, FF Jon Burt, Capt. Mike Tannian, Chief Don Stats, FF Carisma Michel, Deputy Chief Barry Galvin, Capt. Matt Carroll and FF Jason Tannian. (Photo courtesy of NRFD)

 

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Special delivery

NORTH READING firefighters (from left): Capt. Mike Tannian; FFOP/EMT Carisma Michel; FF/Medic Jim Casaletto and FF/Medic Jon Burt, helped to deliver a healthy baby at a home in town on Monday afternoon! “I’m incredibly proud of the members of Group 3 who responded to a call of a patient in labor where they delivered the

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Sanctuary at Ipswich River Park

THE PATHWAYS along the passive side of Ipswich River Park turned into reflecting pools as the river overflowed its banks last weekend. Our webbed-footed friends enjoyed the expansive shoreline. (Don Miller Photo)

 

 

THE CANADA GEESE and a few mallards made their own music in the shadow of the gazebo at Ipswich River Park,

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Town election cycle begins; McGowan first to seek reelection

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Town Election may be nearly four months away, but nomination papers for candidates became available Tuesday for this annual rite of spring.

January 16 was the first day nomination papers were available to candidates seeking to run in the Tuesday, May 7, 2024 election.

“We had our first…

 

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Feeling lucky

A FULL ARCH double rainbow perfectly framed this home on Heritage Way Saturday afternoon. Photographer Heidi Hastings noticed it as a half arch and felt fortunate that she and other family members witnessed it emerge into a full rainbow moments later. (Heidi Hastings Photo)

 

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Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund raises $28,350

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — One last donation for $450, given by long-time Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund supporters Ned and Sandra Kershner, has pushed the 2023 tally over the $28,000 mark.

The Kershners gave their donation in memory of friends and loved ones who have passed away during 2023. This year they are remembering…

 

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