North Reading News

NORTH READING — Last Friday’s snowstorm delayed the curbside pick up of Christmas trees by JRM throughout town on Saturday, Jan. 8. Therefore, the pick-up was postponed to this Saturday, Jan. 15.

Trees must be curbside by 6:30 a.m. with all tinsel, ornaments and lights removed. Also, trees covered in snow will not be picked…

NORTH READING — The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School District in Wakefield has called for a Special Election for all 12 of its member communities, which includes North Reading, on Tuesday, January 25. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All North Reading voters will vote at the parish hall at…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s no secret that the pandemic has disrupted the employment landscape throughout every sector of society. Coupled with record-breaking attrition that was already taking place pre-pandemic due to the rapid pace of retirements among the Baby Boom generation and it’s not surprising to learn of the many transitions that…

TOGETHER for one last time, from left, retiring Director of Elder Affairs Mary Prenney, Veterans’ Services Director Susan Magner, and Recreation Director Lynne Clemens mug for the camera at Prenney’s retirement reception Monday. See more photos inside.(Maureen Doherty Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Christmas spirit continues to shine in town with donations arriving for the Transcript’s Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund during this past week that have pushed the fund’s total to an incredible $31,815.

This was made possible in large part due to a most generous donation of $5,000 from the members…

RETIRING Director of Elder Affairs Mary Prenney (center) was feted by by the Select Board, Sen. Bruce Tarr and family members in recognition of over two decades of service to the town. From left: daughter Kathleen Hanley, Select Board members Liane Gonzalez, Vincenzo Stuto and Chairwoman Kate Manupelli, daughter Elizabeth Veno, Mary Prenney with grandchildren…