North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 7, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 56 calls.

Sunday, March 1

7:31 a.m., 15 Merrimack St., North Andover, medical/illness; 9:07 a.m., 3 Spring Ln., public service call; 12:58 p.m., 92…

North Reading Police Department Log published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — A 42-year-old Gardner man was arrested on drug charges following a motor vehicle crash on Friday, March 6.

Police responded to a two-car accident involving a 2025 Toyota Camry and a 2023 Honda CR-V SUV near 137…

NORTH READING — All calls to the North Reading Fire Department are now being routed through the North Shore Regional 911 Center (NSRECC), a regional dispatch hub in Middleton staffed 24/7 by highly trained communications professionals.

The transition to all calls being routed through NSRECC was officially completed at noon on Wednesday, March 18, four…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — Plans are moving along for the Annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.! (Please note, the event…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

Spring Forward: Encouraging focus, growth, and momentum in the final stretch

By Gina M. Sacco
Assistant Director of Special Education

As winter gives way to spring, schools begin to feel a subtle but important shift. The days grow longer, spring sunlight brightens our classrooms, and conversations start to…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — For several years, the North Reading Veterans’ Services Office has hosted a monthly support group for the spouses of the town’s veterans. This group has provided connection, understanding, and support to those who have shared in the sacrifices of military service.

Formerly…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Composting is more than just a way to reduce the amount of trash you have to take to the curb; it is also a simple and effective tool for fighting climate change. When food waste and yard waste…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

MELROSE — A branch scholarship of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) which is in the amount of $1,500 is available as a result of the fundraising activities of the branch and donations received in memory of branch members and their loved ones…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

Commentary
By TIM GRAMSTORFF

I own a landscape company in North Reading, and we plow snow. Every winter I find myself asking the same question: How is it that we all start the season…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — The church hall at Union Congregational Church was transformed into a space of creativity and contemplation recently…