North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

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 5, so take the opportunity now to look over your…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — The deadline of April 30 is fast approaching for high school seniors from North Reading to apply for the North Reading Republican Town Committee (NRRTC) $1,000 Scholarship. Being a Republican is not a requirement This is a non-partisan scholarship intended to promote…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society, North Reading Historical Commission, and Veterans Department will be hosting two events for volunteers willing to help clean historic grave markers and those belonging to North Reading veterans.

These events will be held this Sunday…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading’s annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, May 5. The Town Clerk’s office has provided essential dates, deadlines, and voting details for the town’s residents.

Residents who did not return their Annual Census may still vote, but they may need…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Families are invited to meet at the gazebo at Ipswich River Park for a brief ceremony followed by a performance by students from the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

The Transcript will not publish any Letters to the Editor about candidates running in the Town Election in our April 30 edition. (Letters on other topics are fine.)

Today was the deadline for all candidates—as well as their supporters—to submit letters about specific candidates. In…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026
By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Representative Bradley Jones expressed cautious optimism about the Fiscal 2027 budget in their annual visit to the School Committee Monday, April 13.

“It’s a very challenging time,” Jones said in reference to the…