North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) has secured preliminary approval for directing a total of $175,000 in state funding assistance to North Reading for three local initiatives as part of the House of Representatives’ proposed Fiscal Year 2027 state budget.

During…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

A household carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced by your daily activities, typically including commuting, home energy use, and waste disposal. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are the primary sources…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), whose district includes North Reading, issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the FY’27 $63.3 billion state budget recommendation released by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, with specific emphasis on the need to increase funding in both Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) and Chapter 70 K-12 education funding…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — The Veterans Event Committee and the North Reading Mini and Militia invite the entire community to join them this Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 on the Town Common for the town’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.

The ceremony will promptly begin…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — The next few weeks will provide many opportunities for families, friends and members of the public to enjoy performances by the many award-winning singers and musicians in the Performing Arts Department of the North Reading Public Schools.

Next week on Wednesday, May…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — At the monthly meeting of the Friends of North Reading Council on Aging on Monday, May 11, Hugo Wiberg III, one of the Board members, and President of the Friends, will give many tips on home gardening, with special emphasis on container gardening…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) upgraded the issuer rating of North Reading, Massachusetts to Aa1 from Aa2 on May 4, 2026. Additionally, Moody’s upgraded the Outstanding General Obligation Unlimited Tax (GOULT) bonds and General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) bonds that Moody’s rates to…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — On Tuesday, May12 at 7:30 p.m., the North Reading Democratic Town Committee will meet in person at the North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St., North Reading in Room 14. This is a regular open meeting of the committee. Members will discuss…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 7, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The task of developing a balanced municipal budget has often been described as “sausage-making.” But in North Reading, it’s more like a game of Jenga played while competing in the Daytona 500. With each twist and turn, the game…