North Reading News

Published December 3, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — When local restauranteurs and other holders of alcohol pouring licenses cut their checks to renew those license fees before year’s end, they are going to be given a pleasant surprise from the town.

That’s because given the financial troubles caused by COVID-19-related shutdowns such as…

Published December 3, 2020

Published November 26, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Hey kids, guess who’s coming to town Sunday afternoon November 29?

Here’s a few hints… He’s jolly. He has a long, white beard and wears a red suit with white trim. He must like the cold weather because he lives at the North Pole with…

Published November 26, 2020

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

NORTH READING — There’s a job in town government that you may not know about. Laura Miranda, LMHC, is Mental Health/Substance Abuse Clinician from the North Reading Police Department and…

Published November 26, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Our 31st annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHNF) has started off with a bang. Imagine our surprise when the first donation we received was a check for $10,000 from an anonymous donor.

It was a wow moment. This $10,000 donation will go a long way…

Published November 26, 2020

In a time like few others, we will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow. More than likely not in the typical way, gathered with family and friends around a big, bountiful table, but the spirit of the holiday will remain just the same.

Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday, born on these shores from genuine religious…

Published November 19, 2020

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department, assisted by crews from Lynnfield…

Published November 19, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Select Board voted 3-0 with two abstentions not to split the tax rate between residential property and commercial, industrial and personal property (CIP) at Monday night’s annual tax classification public hearing.

This was not a surprise because the town has only split the tax…