North Reading News

Published February 4, 2021

By ALLIE HASTINGS

NORTH READING — Over the past year, schools across the country have been dealing with their own unique set of struggles in response to the novel coronavirus, with teachers and students trying to find pieces of normalcy to hold on to amidst the uncertainty. Fortunately, due to the…

Published February 4, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Incumbent Select Board member Stephen O’Leary has pulled papers to retain his seat on the board in the annual town election May 4. He joins incumbent School Committee member Rich McGowan as the second town official to declare his intention of seeking to retain his…

Published February 4, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Following an emotional three-hour hearing, the Select Board determined unanimously Jan. 25 that two pit bulls owned by Edward and Danielle Guide, 18 Maple Rd., are “dangerous dogs” as defined under state statute (MGL Ch. 140, Sect. 157).

Select Board Chairwoman Kate Manupelli stated that…

Published February 4, 2021

NORTH READING —The town of North Reading Board of Health / Health Department has been authorized to administer 100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination beginning the week of Monday, February 8.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MassDPH) has limited vaccination distribution to the Health Department’s clinic to 100 doses…

Published January 28, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As the Transcript was going to press on Wednesday no new candidates had entered the May 4 town election.

To date incumbent School Committee member Rich McGowan is the only official to declare his intention of seeking to retain his seat. He is finishing…

Published January 28, 2021

The following update on COVID-19 with the latest case figures and the town’s preparation for vaccination clinics was provided by the town Wednesday afternoon as the Transcript was going to press:

NORTH READING  – As of Wednesday, January 27, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the Town of…

Published January 28, 2021

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Following a third Show Cause hearing before the Select Board in an 18-month period Monday night, the owner of Route 28 Lucky Mart, 202 North St., will have his package store/wine and malt beverage license revoked for 21 consecutive days, starting Friday, Feb. 5…

Published January 28, 2021

Published January 21, 2021

Rob Flaherty is Director of Digital Strategy for White House

By ALLIE HASTINGS

NORTH READING — Former North Reading resident and NRHS alumnus Rob Flaherty has successfully climbed the ranks from academic to professional, taking his small-town roots to the big city to serve the American people in our nation’s capital…