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Michael Tannian promoted to captain of NRFD

September 21, 2023

CAPTAIN MICHAEL TANNIAN (third from left) celebrates his promotion within the North Reading Fire Dept. with his wife and their four sons. From left: Patrick, Jason, Michael, Stephanie, Liam and Tim. (Photo courtesy of NRFD)

NORTH READING – Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department announce the promotion of firefighter Michael Tannian…

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September 20, 2023

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Instrumental Rental Night

September 15, 2023

NORTH READING — The annual Instrument Rental Night of the North Reading Public Schools will be held on Wednesday, September 20 from 5-7 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Any parent/guardian and student just starting on their instrument journey in the district’s 4th, 5th, or 6th through 12th grade instrumental band…

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Classic apple pie contest highlight of Apple Festival

September 14, 2023

NORTH READING — Who bakes the most scrumptious classic apple pie in town? It will soon be time to break out the rolling pins and start scoring and peeling those apples because the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society wants to find out.

The Society invites all bakers in town, young and old alike, to…

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Dog owners appeal euthanasia decree

September 14, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Michael and Kaysea Baker, 103 Main St., Unit 12, have appealed the Select Board’s order to have their dog Floyd euthanized to Woburn District Court.

They have retained attorney Jeremy M. Cohen of Boston Dog Lawyers in Swampscott to represent them.

Back on August 21, the Select Board…

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ARPA spending finalized; Oct. TM warrant article discussion Monday

September 14, 2023

NORTH READING — After much wrangling and debate, the Select Board finalized how the town will spend its one-time ARPA funds at its September 6 meeting.

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a “federal stimulus bill to aid public health and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to the National Conference…

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“Do-Re-Mi”

September 14, 2023

SENIOR ECHOES Director Marcia Cutlip (above) simultaneously directs the Senior Echoes chorus with one hand while providing piano accompaniment to the singers with her other hand. Following Cutlip’s direction are the chorus members (below) during their rehearsal at the inaugural session of the weekly Senior Center pilot program, Mondays on the Move, at Aldersgate Church…

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Town’s paraprofessionals rally for living wage Monday night

September 14, 2023

A GROUP of about 60 paraprofessionals along with American Federation of Teachers staff, teachers and families participated in a rally on the Town Common Monday at 6 p.m. calling for a “living wage now” and a “fair contract now” for the town’s paraprofessionals, whose contract expired June 30.
(Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Mondays on the Move luncheon with floral designer Judy Colburne Sept. 25

September 14, 2023

JOE SAVIA and his guitar kept the guests entertained during the inaugural Mondays on the Move post-lunch entertainment. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The North Reading Senior Center has a new hot lunch program, “Mondays on the Move,” in collaboration with community partners Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) and Aldersgate Church.

Thanks to a…

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Scenes from 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

September 14, 2023

PAST AND PRESENT members of the town’s Fire and Police Departments, who stood at attention throughout the service, observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Maureen Doherty Photo)