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Front Page published December 7, 2023

December 7, 2023

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DPW yard waste drop-off extended to Dec. 9

December 4, 2023

NORTH READING — Residents are reminded that the final fall curbside collection of yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves and small branches, will take place on Saturday, December 9.

Place leaves in paper yard waste bags curbside by 6:30 a.m. (no plastic bags or barrels allowed).

Branches must be no greater than 3 inches in diameter…

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Putnam House Open Houses return in December

December 1, 2023

THIS BEARY-CHEERFUL holiday gift basket, created and donated by Historical Society member Lillian Martin, is on display at Ryer’s, 162 Park St., where raffle tickets may be purchased to benefit Historical Society projects. A similar basket is on display at Brissonte, 157 Main St. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

NORTH READING — ’Tis the season for the…

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Scenes from 18th annual RNR Chamber of Commerce Holiday Tree Lighting

November 30, 2023

SANTA greets the children who gathered around him in anticipation of the Holiday Tree Lighting to commence.

MRS. CLAUS greets two big fans, and even let one lucky girl try on her tiara.

FROSTY the Snowman and the Gingerbread man made fast friends with Athena LeVangie, 5, and her big sisters Mila LeVangie,

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Front Page published November 30, 2023

November 30, 2023

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Celebrating a season of Hope, Joy, Love and Peace

November 30, 2023

THE IPSWICH River Community Chorus, led by Interim Music Director Katherine B. Foley, proudly presents is 2023 holiday concert this weekend at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St. Tickets for “Hope, Joy, Love and Peace” on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults,

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Scenes from annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner

November 30, 2023

THE HIGH-ENERGY of DJ Alan LaBella kept the dance floor hopping, including this rendition of “YMCA,” complete with lighted rings and props to go with the flashing lights on the dance floor at Ultra Chic at the Hillview, the venue for the annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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78th annual Frosty’s Fair Dec. 1, 2

November 30, 2023

THE DECORATED Christmas wreath table is always a popular attraction at Frosty’s Fair. Volunteering to get them ready for the fair are (l-r): Bonnie Wallace, Carol Angelo, Debbie Zitola, Charlene Malek and Nancy Thorn. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The 78th annual Frosty’s Fair Christmas celebration is just around the corner this Friday, December…

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STEM program going through ‘rigorous analysis’

November 30, 2023

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — New Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) coordinator Michelle Caulfield is putting the program through a rigorous analysis, hopefully on the way to improvement.

“We’re focused on how we can make the curriculum successful,” she told the School Committee at the board’s meeting Monday, November 27.

Her PowerPoint presentation indicated…

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Your hometown is abuzz again!

November 30, 2023

NORTH READING — Once again, there are a plethora of festive events, festive and otherwise, taking place throughout our little town in the next few days so there is no chance of being bored!

In addition to driving around town to see all the beautiful holiday light displays, townspeople can have Breakfast with Santa at…

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34th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund underway

November 30, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The season of giving has arrived and the North Reading Transcript is honored to host its 34th consecutive Christmas appeal known as the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF).

As always 100 percent of all donations collected by the NHNF are provided to the town’s all-volunteer nonprofit organization, Christian Community…