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Aerial application to control mosquito larvae begins today

Published April 16, 2020

NORTH READING — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project (EMMCP) will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti, to control mosquito larvae over large wetland areas located in North Reading during the next two weeks.

Wetlands currently being evaluated for this application are located at or near the…

 

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Town Election delayed to June 23 due to COVID-19

Published April 9, 2020

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —There is no doubt that we are living in unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the devastating losses of life and extreme illnesses it has caused worldwide to those stricken with it, the precautions society has had to rapidly enact in an…

 

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When a picture is worth more than 1,000 words

Published April 9, 2020

By NANCY PARSONS

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

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Tight FY21 budget concerns School Committee

Published April 9, 2020

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — “It’s not an ideal situation,” Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Michael Connelly told School Committee members during their budget workshop on April 1.

Connelly stated that there is currently a $324,654 budget gap for a level services Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget, and a…

 

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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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Front Page: April 2, 2020

 

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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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