North Reading News

Front Page: December 28, 2023

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Front Page: December 28, 2023 Read More

Special Town Meeting Jan. 30 on Wheeler land

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Select Board has reached an agreement with the Wheeler family to acquire its remaining land at 1 Central St., adjacent to Ipswich River Park, for the sum of $650,000.

The board held an early morning executive session last Friday, Dec. 22, at 8:15 a.m., and reconvened in open…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Special Town Meeting Jan. 30 on Wheeler land Read More

Where’s Swifty the Elf today?

THE LITTLE SCHOOL students were entertained throughout the month of December with a daily visit from “Swifty” the Little School Elf. Swifty was “wanted” for mischievous behavior and for eating the school principal’s favorite candy (and for leaving a mess)! Some children believe that it was Mrs. Molle disguised as the elf (or could it

…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Where’s Swifty the Elf today? Read More

Kindness matters

As 2023 comes to a close and with hopeful anticipation that happiness, good health, and peace await us all in the new year, we would like to share a stellar example why kindness matters: The Mighty Meredith Project and its annual Fill the Box campaign.

The Mighty Meredith Project was founded in July of 2017…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Kindness matters Read More

NHNF Christmas fund surpasses $22,000

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As the Transcript’s 34th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF) enters its final stretch, generous donations continue to be received from our readers to support the good works of Christian Community Service (CCS) in the coming year.

During Christmas week, donations totaling $3,755 have been received, including $1,000 from…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

NHNF Christmas fund surpasses $22,000 Read More

Kindergarten parent orientation Jan. 11

NORTH READING — All parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students are invited to attend a district-wide Kindergarten Parent Orientation entitled “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Distance Learning Lab at NRHS, 189 Park St.  

The orientation will provide parents of students from the Batchelder, Hood…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Kindergarten parent orientation Jan. 11 Read More

The Christmas spirit shines as fund climbs to $18,360

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Christmas spirit shines brightly throughout town thanks to the continued generosity of our readers whose response to our Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF) has enabled the tally to reach $18,360!

This week, the NHNF was enhanced significantly by an additional $3,935 in donations from 25 donors, including a…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

The Christmas spirit shines as fund climbs to $18,360 Read More

Early deadlines for New Year’s holiday

The Transcript office will be closed on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1.

To accommodate the New Year’s holiday schedule for our staff, the Transcript will have an early deadline for our New Year’s edition to be published Thursday, January 4.

This applies to the submission of editorial and advertising content.

All news and photos…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Early deadlines for New Year’s holiday Read More

“Freezin’ for a Reason”

CHANNELING THEIR inner elf, Polar Plungers Michael Pittore (L) and Connor Pike are ready to face the challenge of jumping into the icy cold water of the Bear Force One Mobile Polar Plunge pool to benefit Special Olympics. The event held on Friday, Dec. 15 at NRHS attracted 600 spectators, nearly 150 plungers and raised

…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

“Freezin’ for a Reason” Read More

Select Bd. meeting on land purchase

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The probability is high that the residents of town will have a Special Town Meeting in their future as soon as the end of January.

As previously reported by the Transcript, the Wheeler family is preparing to sell their remaining land at 1 Central St. and has approached the…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Select Bd. meeting on land purchase Read More

Maryellen Stone’s photography exhibit ‘Touched by Water’ at library in December

A FLUFFY cardinal basking in the glow of a softly fallen snow in the photographer’s own backyard is one of many native birds featured in the exhibit “Touched by Water,” by Maryellen Stone. Wildlife from as far away as Botswana is included in her show through the end of the month. (Maryellen Stone Photo)

 …

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Maryellen Stone’s photography exhibit ‘Touched by Water’ at library in December Read More

‘It came upon a midnight clear’

THE LIGHTS on the town’s Christmas tree sparkle as dusk descends on the Town Common, creating silhouettes of the people who gathered nearby to admire the festive holiday scene. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

‘It came upon a midnight clear’ Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top