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State’s education leader can mandate masks

By KATIE LANNAN

State House News Service

By a 9-1 vote on Tuesday, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education decided to give Commissioner Jeff Riley the authority to mandate masks in K-12 schools for the imminent start of the third academic year influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Riley has said the mandate he plans…

 

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It must be summer if there’s Music in the Park!

Kenny Selcer

 

Saturday’s Concert in the Park by the North Reading Community Coffeehouse brought together musicians for the second time this summer who previously were performing up to three times per week virtually via Zoom. The thrill for the musicians of having an appreciative live audience was reciprocated with nearly $400 in donations raised…

 

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Front Page: August 19, 2021

 

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Town reaches a crossroads on masking mandates

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — With three weeks remaining before the start of a new school year and 18 months into the global pandemic, COVID fatigue has taken hold everywhere, not just locally.

Town officials have emphasized their gratitude for the collaborative nature of the town’s response to the pandemic through the working group

 

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SC votes 4-1 to support current DESE/DPH masking guidance when school reopens

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The School Committee voted 4-1 Monday night to support the school district’s plan on mask wearing when school reopens on Wednesday, September 8. This plan follows the recommended guidelines set forth this summer by both the state Department of Public Health (DPH) and the state Department of Elementary and…

 

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Donated artwork needed for Apple Festival

NORTH READING — The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society is seeking original artwork for the Art Raffle and Art Silent Auction to benefit this year’s Apple Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18.

The annual event at the Rev. Daniel Putnam House, 27 Bow St., is a fall community staple that brings…

 

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PHOTO: Super fast pup

CHAOS, the youngest border collie in the Flying High Dogs crew, eagerly takes off to pursue a Frisbee tossed by a young fan during the fast-paced dog show with trainer Mike Piazza at Ipswich River Park. See more photos inside. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Front Page: August 12, 2021

 

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Keeping communication channels open A priority of Supt. Daly

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — With the ever-changing landscape related to the reopening of schools statewide and the North Reading Public Schools less than one month away, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Daly is making sure the lines of communication remain open between the district and the parents, guardians and caregivers of the district’s…

 

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Public opinion sought on Rte. 28 corridor improvement via survey

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading Department of Public Works and Community Planning Department are seeking to make pedestrian safety and efficiency improvements to the Route 28 (Main Street) corridor, which is a vital commercial arterial for residents and businesses of North Reading and the local region.

They are soliciting public input at…

 

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Supporting local journalism supports this community

By DEAN RIDINGS, CEO

America’s Newspapers

The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced in the House and has now been introduced in the Senate — and will benefit every member of this community. Unlike many issues in Washington, this legislation has bipartisan support and is focused on delivering benefits to local communities across…

 

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Hearing to cut public shade trees Aug. 19

NORTH READING — The Department of Public Works is holding a public tree hearing on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. to consider the cutting of public shade trees at 217 Haverhill Street near the corner of Foley Drive.

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