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Published January 16, 2020

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — North Reading High School (NRHS) Principal Anthony Loprete, along with faculty and students, shared their enthusiasm for personalized learning with School Committee members on Monday evening.

“There are a number of things that are happening at the high school. (We are) highlighting three tonight, specifically…

Published January 16, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — An iconic business frequented by generations of townspeople who loved their fresh turkeys, chickens and eggs – the Seven Acres Poultry Farm – has been put on the market.

Owner Paul Magliozzi, 4 Concord St., notified the town in late December of his intention to…

Published January 16, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A full house greeted the Select Board at its first meeting of the year Monday night. What a difference a month makes.

When the board last met on Dec. 16 the room was virtually empty during their end-of-the-year appointments. But on Jan. 13, there were…

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Published January 9, 2020

Published January 9, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Little Christmas arrived on Monday with a big send-off by closing out the Transcript’s 30th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund with an additional $6,745 in donations.

This magical number enables the newspaper to surpass the $30,000 mark for 2019 — $30,032 to be exact!

We…

Published January 9, 2020

NOTE: After the Transcript went to press, the newspaper learned that ZBA member, Joseph Keyes has also submitted a letter of resignation, effective after tonight’s meeting. See related story in this week’s web edition.

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Tonight, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will meet for the…

Posted on: Thursday, January 9, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — After the Transcript went to press on Wednesday afternoon, the newspaper learned that a second member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) intends to resign after tonight’s ZBA meeting.

In a letter dated December 27, 2019 that was submitted to the Town…

Published January 9, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As of January 1, the town’s bylaw banning single-use plastic bags at retail stores took effect.

However, in response to the concerns of small businesses that were not fully prepared for its implementation, a 90-day grace period from the fines included in the bylaw has…

The following is an open letter to the North Reading Public Schools community submitted to the North Reading Transcript by incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick C. Daly on January 2, 2020.

Dear North Reading Public Schools Community:

It is with great appreciation and enthusiasm that I welcome you back to the 2019-20 school year…