North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 13 • MARCH 23-27, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 23-27. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. During…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Republican Town Committee (NRRTC) is once again offering its $1,000 scholarship. The NRRTC scholarship is open to all graduating high school seniors from North Reading who will be attending college or a four-year trade school in the fall of…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By Dr. Glen McKay, Hood School Principal

Did you know that teacher morale has emerged as a critical factor influencing both staff retention and student outcomes? Research consistently shows that supportive school environments—characterized by strong collegial relationships and recognition of staff efforts—contribute to higher…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Spring is the perfect time to rethink how you maintain your lawn, and switching to electric lawn equipment is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact. Gas-powered tools such as mowers and trimmers release significant emissions, while…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

The following comes from Sam Bourgi, a finance analyst and researcher at InvestorsObserver.

Americans heading into Easter this year are paying far more for far less candy in their baskets, according to a new analysis from InvestorsObserver.

A review of five popular Easter candies sold…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The League of Women Voters of the North Shore is sponsoring a North Reading Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 14 of Town Hall, 235 North St. (Please note the time change from the previously announced time…

NORTH READING — The Massachusetts state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has informed the Town that emergency repaving work will begin on state Route 28 (also known as Main Street) on Sunday evening, March 29.

This repaving is in response to deteriorating pavement conditions. Repaving will be conducted by Newport Construction between the approximate hours of 7:30…