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Beacon Hill Roll Call published April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 16 • APRIL 13-17, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 13-17, during which the House met for a total of three hours…

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Rock Lobstah!

April 23, 2026

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

HUNDREDS of quarts of the pastor’s secret lobster bisque were cooked personally by Rev. Dr. Rick Hughes for each of the weekly Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church. On Good Friday, even the Easter Bunny stopped by to enjoy a bowl of

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Between the Lines at the Flint Memorial Library

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

Music with Dara, Teen Drop-in hours with Laura Miranda, book clubs and story times

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages this week. Register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or…

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Whodunnit mystery theater and Kentucky Derby Day at Senior Center

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St.

Free in-town transportation is available Monday–Friday with reservations made at least two days…

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Candidates have their say

April 23, 2026

SIX OF THE SEVEN candidates in the May 5 Town Election attended the Candidates Night forum hosted by the North Reading Republican Town Committee at Kitty’s Monday. From left: unopposed candidates John Murphy (Town Moderator), Julie Elkins (School Com.) and Ciara He (3-year CPC seat); NRRTC Chair and event host Jeff Yull; and the three

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North Reading Police Department blotter: Potential bomb threat deemed non-creditable

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — A suspicious bag found on the grounds of Columbia Construction Co., 100 Riverpark Dr., was determined not to be a bomb on Monday, April 6.

Police were informed at 1:16 p.m. that an employee found a camouflage-style duffle bag in front of…

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Looking Back in the pages of the Transcript

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

60 YEARS AGO
April 21, 1966

KaBoom! An explosion yesterday forenoon in the heating boiler in the basement of Flint Memorial Hall sent most Town Hall employees out to the street. There was no fire, however black smoke and soot entered the second floor…

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Editorial: Why Earth Day matters more than ever

April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

By KATHLEEN ROGERS

Fifty-seven years ago this week, Earth Day changed American politics. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans—about 10% of the entire U.S. population,—took to the streets, campuses, and town squares in a single day to demand action after 150 years of uncontrolled…

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Front Page published April 23, 2026

April 22, 2026

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Scholarship essay contest offered by Martin’s Pond Association

April 22, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The Martin’s Pond Association is proud to offer at least one $500 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior from the Martin’s Pond neighborhood in North Reading towards the pursuit of college or trade school. In the spirit of community pride…

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Around the Schoolyard with North Reading Public Schools: My Career and Academic Plan update

April 21, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

By Michael Rosa, Coordinator of School Counseling Services

Previous editions of this column have highlighted the middle and high school’s participation in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (MA DESE) My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) grant. As we approach the end…