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Easter Bunny sightings thrilled homebound youngsters

Published April 9, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

THE EASTER BUNNY was the hero of the weekend for kids throughout town last weekend. He was spotted on nearly every street in town either Saturday or Sunday, bringing smiles to everyone he met, (Maureen Doherty Photo)

NORTH READING — It wasn’t easy, but the Transcript finally caught…

 

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PHOTO: Making deliveries

The front line staff at the Horseshoe Grille in North Reading is providing free deliveries on takeout to Reading, North Reading and Andover until June 1.

Published April 9, 2020

 

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Households must respond to 2020 federal census mailings

Posted on: Thursday, April 2, 2020

NORTH READING – A mailing has recently been sent from the U.S. Census Bureau to all households inviting residents to respond to the 2020 federal census.

The federal census mailing is an “invitation” to respond online, by phone or by mail. For an online response, the invitation directs individuals…

 

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Army of volunteers from ‘In This Together 01864’ are ready to serve you

Published April 2, 2020

NORTH READING — With the coronavirus posing particular concern for those age 60 and older or with underlying medical conditions, North Reading volunteers have joined to form “In This Together 01864.”

Volunteers, all residing in North Reading, will shop for and deliver groceries and prescriptions, provide rides to absolutely essential in-person…

 

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Isolation Sing-a-Long brings neighbors together . . . at a safe distance

Published April 2, 2020

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

ISOLATION CURE. Joyce Davis, at right, was joined by her husband and son, Rich and Alex Wallner, for the inaugural “Sweet Caroline” front yard sing-along on a rainy Sunday night. It will be held for the next three Sundays. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING —If you were outside last Sunday night…

 

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EDITORIAL: Who could have imagined?

Published April 2, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

Editor, North Reading Transcript

Think of where you were at this time last year. What were your greatest concerns? Who among us could have imagined that a year later the phrase of the day would be “social distancing?” Or that standing closer than six feet to another person…

 

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Kids, you’re invited to a Stuffed Animal Safari this weekend!

Published April 2, 2020

COME ALONG on a wild adventure this weekend! It’s the Stuffed Animal Safari. All you need do is put a stuffed animal anywhere that will be visible from the street — window, doorway, mailbox or hanging from a tree, like me, whee! Then, anytime on Saturday and Sunday, take the kids

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PHOTO: Encouraging words

ON CHALK WALK DAY recently, twins Thomas and Anna Charlotte Gullotti spent hours decorating their driveway with encouraging words and elaborate pictures. The idea came from their Grammy who gave them a goal of helping to put a smile on the faces of the many new and familiar faces walking throughout their Lindor Road neighborhood.

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PHOTO: The Front Step Project

A SNAPSHOT IN TIME was captured by local photographer Samantha Watson of dozens of North Reading families simply gathered on the front steps of their homes last weekend, such as this photo of Chris and Renee Deming and their daughter Meredith. Taken with a telephoto lens to maintain proper social distancing, Watson’s only “fee” was a

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Advisory regarding the use of parks in North Reading

Posted: April 1, 2020 at 7 p.m.

This is a friendly reminder that the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency has resulted in changes to North Reading parks and recreation facilities. These changes are in addition to annual early-spring field closures.

The following facilities are open with social distancing restrictions in effect, requiring individuals to be…

 

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Town’s latest COVID-19 news: 18 confirmed cases; 3 recovered, 15 being monitored

Posted:  Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 9:15 PM

HERE’S THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATE. The town presently has 18 confirmed cases; 3 of whom have recovered and 15 of whom are being monitored. The town will issue updates on Tuesdays and Fridays going forward.

 

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Town of North Reading Coronavirus (COVID – 19) information

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