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Twilight

July 26, 2023

ROBERT PARKER WAY, a path on the grounds of the Rev. Daniel Putnam House, is illuminated by an old fashioned street lamp and framed by flowers on a calm summer evening. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Coffeehouse laughter

July 25, 2023

SINGER Angela Masciale interacts with her audience at the end of her set at Saturday’s Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse at the library. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Blazin’ flower

July 25, 2023

THE VIBRANT orange hues of a tangle of tiger lilies resemble the brightness of fireworks, making it a July favorite of gardeners everywhere. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Resident volunteers needed for Wastewater Project Com.

July 23, 2023

NORTH READING — The Select Board is seeking residents willing to serve as members of a recently-established Wastewater Project Committee.

The mission of this Committee will be to educate the townspeople about the proposed wastewater project that would provide a wastewater utility for Main Street, Concord Street, and portions of Lowell Road, North Street and…

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New talent

July 23, 2023

REESE FULMER, a Gloucester native, opened his set of original tunes Saturday night with “San Francisco,” his first release on streaming services. He and his band are creating their first album. His solo act earned rousing applause at the North Reading Community Coffeehouse which was moved indoors at the library due to the unsettled forecast.

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Apple Fest artists sought

July 22, 2023

NORTH READING — The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society is actively seeking donations of original artwork for the Art Raffle and Silent Art Auction, both of which are staples of the extremely popular Apple Festival.

This year’s festival will be held on the grounds of the Rev. Daniel Putnam House, 27 Bow St., on…

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Chief of Police Changing of Command ceremonies announced

July 20, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Plans for the Changing of Command ceremonies to recognize both retiring Police Chief Michael Murphy and incoming Police Chief Mark Zimmerman have been formalized.

Earlier this year, Chief Murphy had informed Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto of his intention to retire effective August 2, which set in motion the…

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New water rates for FY24 to increase 6%

July 20, 2023

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Select Board accepted both a 6% increase in the FY24 water rates for bills issued after July 1, 2023 and approved the FY24 water system capital improvement plan Monday night.

Water Superintendent Matt Prince made his first presentation to the board at the annual public hearing since being…

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TEC recommends single span 40-ft. bridge for Chestnut St.

July 20, 2023

THE EXISTING CONDITIONS of the circa 1967 twin culverts on the Ipswich River beneath Chestnut Street, near Rte. 62, are visible in this photo. The culverts provide an existing span of 32 feet, 9 inches. Each culvert is 9 feet, 2 inches high and 13 feet, 8 inches wide. From bank to bank, the Ipswich…

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North Reading resident raises half a million dollars to end cancer

July 20, 2023

LOUISE SANTOSUOSSO smiles triumphantly while riding in a past Bicycles Battling Cancer event to benefit the American Cancer Society. A longtime participant in the event each September, this year she has surpassed $500,000 in cumulative giving to honor the memory of her parents. Read more inside today’s Transcript. (Courtesy Photo)

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Transcript has new email address

July 18, 2023

NORTH READING — The North Reading Transcript has a new email address.

Please send all emails regarding news, sports, social events and photographs to: [email protected] going forward. The Transcript’s staff will continue checking the old email address, [email protected], for the time being during this transition.