North Reading News

Published July 2, 2020

By ALLIE HASTINGS

NORTH READING — The North Reading Music Boosters organization has started a capital fundraising campaign to purchase two new percussion instruments for the town’s music programs – in preparation for the fall 2020 Marching Band season – and they are seeking support from the community at this time…

Published July 2, 2020

Published June 25, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – Many hours have been spent by local elected and appointed officials debating the merits of where and when to conduct the annual Town Meeting this spring due to concerns over public health caused by COVID-19.

Originally slated for Monday, June 8 and subsequently postponed to Monday…

Published June 25, 2020

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Published June 25, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Tuesday’s annual town election may go down in local lore as one of the lowest voter turnouts ever as only 290 voters out of an eligible pool of 11,453 cast a ballot.

Obvious contributors to the low turnout were the fact that none of the…

Published June 25, 2020

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition and Youth Action Team are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Trusted Adult Award.

“As our coalition looks at substance use prevention we cannot underestimate the impact adults have on shaping young people,” explains Drug-Free Communities Grant Director Amy…

Published June 25, 2020

Posted June 24, 2020 at 8 p.m.

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Kathryn Manupelli was voted to continue to lead the Select Board as its chairwoman for the second year in a row at tonight’s reorganizational meeting.

The meeting was held virtually at 6:30 p.m. following last night’s annual Town Election. Ordinarily, this would…

Published June 18, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — After another lengthy discussion Monday night, the Select Board has opted to stick with its decision to hold the annual Town Meeting indoors in the high school gymnasium.

It is slated to be held on Monday, June 29 at 7 p.m. The board previously voted 4-1 June…

Published June 18, 2020

NORTH READING — The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society is looking for crafters and vendors for the annual Apple Festival to be held on the Putnam House grounds, 27 Bow St., on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Sept. 13).

Vendor setup is at 8…