North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

Background – Part I: Wayland, Massachusetts is a very old town and its residents are very proud of its historical buildings and traditions. Right in the center of town, at the intersections of Route 20 with Routes 27 and 126…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse (NRCC) welcomes “Crowes Pasture” featuring Andy Rogovin and Monique Byrne this Saturday, March 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Crowes Pasture is a New England-based folk and Americana duo. Two-time nominees for…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at…

ATLANTA — Raffi Toby of North Reading earned the distinction of faculty honors for the fall 2025 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a perfect 4.0 academic average for the semester. He is a 2025 graduate of North Reading High School.

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Increased student participation in the annual Core Measurement Survey and Report on substance use and abuse is a goal of the School Department, Drug Free Communities Grant Director Amy Luckiewicz and the Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition.

As…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — In a surprising turn of events, House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) announced on Monday morning that he is not running for re-election to an 18th term…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The annual Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt for the children in town will be hosted by the Union Congregational Church on Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m. at the Batchelder School playground.

The Easter Egg Hunt will be for elementary school children…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.

The library’s elevator…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

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Volume 51 – Report No. 12 • March 16-20, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 16-20, during which the House met for a total of 11 hours and 39 minutes…