North Reading News

NRHS STUDENTS Lili Acuna (left, foreground) and Tyler Craig and Lindsay Keller (at right) gather around a picnic table to discuss mental health at Project Peace with Youth Services Director Jen Ford who runs the weekly program at North Parish Park. (Caroline Pecora Photo)

By CAROLINE PECORA

NORTH READING — In light of the pandemic…

NORTH READING — Town of North Reading officials, including the Health Department, School Department, Public Safety, and Administration, continue to monitor COVID-19 vaccination data, case data, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

19 new cases; no…

FIRST RESPONDERS from North Reading and Wilmington examine the exterior of Building 102 in the Edgewood Apartment complex after an SUV rolled in reverse with a child inside, striking an exterior closet. (Dave Richards Photo)

 By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — By a stroke of luck, or grace, no one was injured when…

NORTH READING — Youth Services is partnering with Embrace HR, the North Reading Fire Department and other local stakeholders by offering Youth Services Academy (YSA) for the first time to students who will be in high school this fall.

The emphasis will be on preparing youth for their future by highlighting their strengths and developing their resumes…

NORTH READING — Chief Michael Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department will conduct random alcohol compliance checks at local establishments that are licensed to sell alcohol.

Compliance checks are done to prevent people under the age of 21 from obtaining alcohol, and to ensure that local businesses and restaurants that hold liquor licenses…