North Reading News

Making An Impact is a column authored by members of the Community Impact Team (CIT). The Transcript publishes these articles periodically to inform our readers about the resources and programming available to people of all ages in our community through the CIT’s efforts.

NORTH READING — According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

 NORTH READING — Hey seniors, it’s time to break out your dancing shoes and fancy outfits for a night of fun, friendship and food at The Real Senior Prom!

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of many people in the community, any senior in town age 60-plus is invited to attend The…

STATE SEN. Bruce Tarr addresses those gathered on the Common near the town’s war memorials on the importance of recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of Purple Heart recipients – presented to service members wounded or killed due to enemy action while serving in the U.S. military – at the town’s Purple Heart Day ceremony. (Courtesy…

PURPLE HEART recipients and family members stand with Gold Star families, veterans and local and state officials at the conclusion of the North Reading Purple Heart Ceremony on the Town Common August 7. North Reading VFW Post 10874 donated challenge coins for Purple Heart recipients and Purple Heart and Gold Star families (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — Join Laura Miranda, LMHC, of the North Reading Police Department, and the Community Impact Team (CIT) for a free, virtual mindfulness session at 6 p.m. on International Overdose Awareness Day, which is Thursday, August 31.

Registration is required. Visit www.northreadingma.gov/community-impact-team/pages/events to sign up.