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Scenes from CIT’s NNO celebrating safe communities

August 17, 2023

ALL PHOTOS BY ERIC EVANS

NEW POLICE CHIEF Mark Zimmerman (center) may have found two future firefighting recruits for Chief Stats during National Night Out at IRP. (Eric Evans Photo)

MEMBERS of the North Reading Fire Dept. provided many fun demonstrations for the kids at NNO, including (from left): FF Jason Tannian, FF Carisma

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Elder Services awarded grant to fund programming expansion

August 17, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The town’s seniors are the beneficiaries of a grant sought by the Elder Services Department to expand the outreach capacity of its nutrition program.

The six-month pilot program will launch on Monday, September 11 and run on subsequent Mondays through February 26, 2024. The grant awarded by the Massachusetts…

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Warrant for October Town Meeting closes Monday

August 17, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — According to the calendar, it’s still August and we are in the midst of the dog days of summer. But the Select Board is already planning ahead to “sweater weather” as deadlines for the October Town Meeting warrant loom.

The first such deadline is this Monday, August 21 at…

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Free outdoor coffeehouse concert at Ipswich River Park Saturday

August 17, 2023

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse presents its third outdoor concert of the summer season at the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park this Saturday, August 19 at 4 p.m.

All are invited to come and join us for some great country, blues, rock ’n roll, American standards and folk music performed by a…

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NRHS students win gold at DCI World Championships

August 17, 2023

BRINGING HOME gold medals from the Drum Corps International World Championships in Indianapolis last week as members of The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps were these five NRHS Marching Band members and alumni, from left: Alex Mitasev, Raffi Toby, Taleen Toby, Ivan Deiko and Jack Foley. (Courtesy Photo)

INDIANAPOLIS — Five students from North…

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Sgt. howe promoted to police lieutenant

August 16, 2023

THE TOWN’S newest police lieutenant, Derek Howe, was sworn in last week. From left, North Reading Police Chief Mark A. Zimmerman, Lt. Derek Howe, Town Clerk Susan Duplin and Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto. (Courtesy Photo NRPD)

NORTH READING — Sgt. Derek Howe, a veteran of the North Reading Police Department, has been promoted…

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Making an Impact: Prevention Coalition welcomes public health nurse Pam Merrill as new member

August 14, 2023

PAM MERRILL, the town’s public health nurse, makes a new friend during a family vacation to Iceland. She is the newest member of the town’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition, an action team of the town’s Community Impact Team. (Courtesy Photo)

By MARCI BAILEY

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Interested in robotics? Meet the Nano Hornets Aug. 16

August 14, 2023

NORTH READING — The Nano Hornets, one of four teams fielded by North Reading Robotics this past year, will host a community outreach showcase next Wednesday, August 16 from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the activity room at the Flint Memorial Library.

This high school-level team competes as a FIRST Tech Challenge team mentored…

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RMLD Electric Car Show Aug. 13

August 13, 2023

WILMINGTON – The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is hosting its annual free Electric Car Show on Sunday, August 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will be held in the Swain Green parking lot, 140 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, during the Wilmington Farmers Market. Last year’s show was enjoyed by many and provided…

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KofC Community Breakfast to thank Don Henchey

August 13, 2023

NORTH READING — The Knights of Columbus, North Reading Council #4544, invites the public to its community breakfast at St. Theresa Parish, 63 Winter St., on Sunday, August 13, at 10 a.m.

This is a special breakfast to honor Don Henchey and to thank him for his 50 years of service to the Knights of…

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Scenes from Chief Zimmerman’s swearing in ceremony

August 12, 2023

NEW POLICE CHIEF Mark Zimmerman addresses those in attendance after being sworn in, which includes Chief Zimmerman’s wife and family. (Courtesy North Reading Police Dept.)