North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

Share Your Joy: Collections & Hobbies April 22 plus meet Abigail Adams April 23

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages, with many special events during school vacation week, including…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St.

Free in-town transportation is available Monday–Friday with reservations made at least two…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

60 YEARS AGO
April. 14, 1966

Vacancy filled. Mrs. Ester V. Zeimetz was unanimously appointed to the School Committee at a joint meeting of the Selectmen and School Committee last Thursday evening. Her appointment was made to fill the vacancy caused by the recent…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — A Wakefield man who allegedly sped through a construction zone and led a police officer on a high speed chase early Friday morning, April 3, has been summonsed to court on multiple charges.

Devin Shaw, 26, of 42 Essex St., Wakefield, was summonsed…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

When I was growing up in the house on Mount Vernon Street, I shared one of the two front bedrooms with my younger sister. She had the bed closest to the closet; I was near the window. I came…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

By BarriAnn Alonzo,
NRHS Assistant Principal

April brings hope and a renewed sense of joy to people as we watch the snow melt, the flowers come in and the grass turn green. April also offers the families of children with autism a sense of…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 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 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The April Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse is Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — The public is invited to attend the 9th annual Candidates’ Night presented by the North Reading Republican Town Committee on Monday, April 20 at Kitty’s Restaurant, 123 Main St.

The event will be held in the rear function room of the restaurant…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 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 Friday, April 17, 2026.

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