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Wolf Pack soccer, kids’ karate and men’s over-30 hoop with Parks & Rec

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 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

 

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He’s here!

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

 

THE EASTER BUNNY hops on down the Bunny Trail after arriving in style aboard Engine 3, compliments of the Fire Department, to greet children at the annual Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Early bloomer

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

 

A SURE SIGN of spring is a cluster of crocuses in full bloom; this cluster had poked through the mulch on opening day at the Hillview. There are about 75 species of the popular perennial herb. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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$2M request to study options for Hood School paused

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee is still debating whether – and when – to ask Town Meeting for $2M to conduct a Feasibility Study as part of the state School Building Authority (MSBA) process to secure funding for a new wing…

 

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Juveniles targeted athletes at practice in alleged ‘Orbeez Challenge’

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — An apparent viral “Tik Tok Challenge” called “The Orbeez Challenge” randomly affected students during a track practice at North Reading High School this past Sunday afternoon.

According to a notification sent to NRHS parents, guardians and caregivers from Principal Dr. Miriam Meyer…

 

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Easter Sunday Sunrise Service April 5

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading clergy invite the public to join them at the top of the hill on the common this Easter Sunday, April 5, to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. This brief sunrise service begins at 6:15 a.m. and welcomes all members of…

 

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Free Jazz Concert April 4 by Women in World Jazz

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Human Rights Group is hosting Women in World Jazz, an all women performance ensemble founded by Tal Shalom-Kobi in 2015.

Women in World Jazz aims to expose audiences to different cultures through music using a variety of music backgrounds…

 

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FORE-thought!

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HILLVIEW COMMISSION Chairman George Stack tees off last Thursday to officially open the 39th golfing season of the Hillview Golf Course as a municipally-owned facility. Stack has served on the commission for 39 years. He was a member of the original Hillview Study

 

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Looking back published April 2, 2026

Published in the pages of the North Reading Transcript

60 YEARS AGO
March 31, 1966

The price of water. The Board of Public Works has announced that the new rate for domestic water service of $44 per year will take effect April 1, 1966. Domestic water service rate previous to April 1, 1966 was $36…

 

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Our Place on the Hill: Music with Art Grossman, Red Sox home opener, storyteller and nutritionist presentations at the Senior Center

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 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. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

 

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North Reading Police Department blotter: Plymouth man arrested for violating abuse prevention order

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

 

NORTH READING — A 49-year-old Plymouth man was arrested for violating an abuse prevention order on Monday, March 16.
Brian J. Hatch of Plymouth called the station shortly after 8 p.m. requesting a welfare check on his juvenile children who were at home with…

 

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North Reading Fire Department Log published April 2, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript

 

NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, March 22 through Saturday, March 28, the North Reading Fire Department responded to the following calls.

Sunday, March 22

8:32 pm, 12 Greene St., medical; 9:32 pm, 2 Judith Dr, medical; 8:23 am, 135 Boston St., Middleton, medical; 3:37 pm…

 

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