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NORTH READING — The town’s Veterans Department is hosting a free field trip to USS Constitution for veterans and their guests on Thursday, May 7.

All veterans, spouses, widows, and family members are welcome to attend and enjoy a day of history and camaraderie! The historic USS Constitution at 88 Constitution Road is the oldest…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The Community Impact Team’s Pre-K-12 Action Team and the Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition recently offered a free presentation of “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age.” Hosted in the school’s Distance Learning Lab, parents and students were invited to attend in…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis), to control mosquito larvae.

Wetlands currently being evaluated for this application in North Reading are located at or near Batchelder Ave…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

For the past 69 years, the North Reading Transcript has offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves. All candidates may submit one biographical piece stating their reasons for seeking elective office, which we call a candidate’s statement, along…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading High School Principal Dr. Miriam Meyer has announced that the following students have earned honor roll standing for the third marking quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

HIGH HONORS
GRADE 9

Kathleen Anselmo, Anastasia Atsalis, Allison Attwood, Corrina Benedict, Isabella…

CORRECTION: Event Date Updated

Please note that the NRRTC Candidates Night scheduled for Monday, April 20 was incorrectly published as Tuesday, April 20. Please update your calendars accordingly.

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The public is invited to Candidates Night presented by the North Reading…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The April Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse is Saturday, April 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Come enjoy live and local music featuring Diane Battistello, Mary Ann McAllister, Karen Silver and Jerry Sancinito. “Each performer will do about a 30-minute set. They will provide…

Middle School Chess Club surges in popularity

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — Those planning to participate in annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday May 2, 2026 are reminded that applications for the are due by this Friday, April 17, 2026.

Applications can be obtained at the Senior Center, Library or Town Hall, or by…