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PHOTO: Now you see it

April 23, 2020

WHAT A DIFFERENCE 24 hours makes. Everyone woke up on Saturday morning to a blanket of snow covering the budding trees and flowers while the birds chirped. It was a bit surreal and thankfully, short-lived, as Sunday temperatures soared into the low 60s. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published April 23, 2020

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Bd. of Health: Facial coverings now mandatory to enter stores, businesses

April 23, 2020

Published April 23, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – Joining other communities across the state, the town’s Board of Health adopted an order last Thursday night requiring facial coverings, such as a fabric mask, scarf or bandana, to be worn over the nose and mouth in most situations when out in public.

The order…

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Strong start for remote learning

April 23, 2020

Published April 23, 2020

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Both Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly and Junior Class Representative to the School Committee Julia Thorstad reported to committee members that remote learning for students has been going well so far.

“Students have completed their first week of phase one of remote learning. The week…

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Select Board votes to postpone Town Meetings to June 29

April 23, 2020

Published April 23, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Further proof that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the way we govern ourselves, last Wednesday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to recommend that Town Moderator John Murphy continue the Monday, May 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting to Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:10…

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Egg sales from backyard hens help frontline doctors stay safe

April 23, 2020

Published April 23, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Julia and Logan Pemberton were thrilled to raise $100 in donations by selling the eggs laid by their backyard chickens to support a grassroots intubation box campaign that protects healthcare workers. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — Brother and sister Logan and Julia Pemberton are a dynamic…

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BREAKING NEWS: North Reading Board of Health requiring facial coverings in public

April 17, 2020

Order to control the spread of COVID–19 effective at noon Saturday, April 18

Posted Friday, April 17, 2020 at 9 AM

Updated Friday, April 17, 2020 at 4 PM

NORTH READING – On Thursday, April 16, the Board of Health approved an order effective Saturday, April 18 at 12 noon requiring that facial…

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Expect temporary daytime lane closures on Route 28 in Reading

April 16, 2020

Posted on: Thursday, April 16, 2020

READING — Motorists traveling on Route 28 in Reading over the next few weeks will encounter temporary lane closures and should anticipate delays due to roadway construction related to the resurfacing and road diet pilot plan taking place south of the North Reading town line.

This work will begin…

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April 16, 2020

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Parent group shines a light on autism throughout April

April 16, 2020

Published April 16, 2020

THE TOWN COMMON gazebo is illuminated in blue during World Autism Month to spark conversations about awareness and acceptance of people living with autism spectrum disorder. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — North Reading colors may be green and gold, but one parent group is sprinkling in a little bit of blue…

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Uncertain times lead to budget challenges for schools in FY21

April 16, 2020

Published April 16, 2020

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Michael Connelly presented numerous challenges to School Committee members during the public budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) on Monday evening.

The recommended FY21 budget of $33,199,530 represents a 4.5 percent increase over the FY20 budget.

The budget…