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60 Years
Mar. 24, 1966

Down the rabbit hole. TV fans have a special treat in store Wednesday evening, March 30, the night of the exciting TV spectacular on ABC, “Alice In Wonderland.” The hour-long program launches the famous 10-day Rexall 1 cent sale the next day…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, the North Reading Fire Department responded to following calls.

Sunday, March 8

11:21 a.m., 3 Susan Drive, medical; 4:58 p.m., 200 North St., medical; 2:07 p.m., 55 Spruce Rd., medical; 5:56 p.m., 103 Main…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — A 41-year-old Greene Street man was arrested in Lynn on Wednesday, March 11 for allegedly having two outstanding warrants related to a domestic incident.

The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Service informed North Reading Police at 3:52 p.m. that Kenny…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) provides financial assistance for ride services through its TRIP Metro North program. This free program enables seniors and adults living with disabilities to ride with friends, neighbors and certain relatives to the places they need to go…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By: Michelle Caulfield, K-12 STEM Coordinator

In previous updates, we explored the “why” behind STEM—the critical need for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in a rapidly changing world. Today, the conversation has shifted. Under the leadership of the North Reading STEM Council, the focus…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading and the Police and Fire Departments are now using Motorola’s Rave Alert System to administer emergency alerts.

The town decommissioned CodeRED this past November after being notified of a nationwide cyber attack against the OnSolve CodeRED emergency…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — Now that tax filing season is underway, House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) is encouraging Massachusetts residents who are age 65 or older to check their eligibility for the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit when filing their 2025 state…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 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 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The administration of the North Reading Public Schools will be offering a school budget webinar for parents and members of the community regarding the status of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the North Reading Public Schools.

This webinar will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March…