North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The Martin’s Pond Association is proud to offer at least one $500 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior from the Martin’s Pond neighborhood in North Reading towards the pursuit of college or trade school. In the spirit of community pride…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

By Michael Rosa, Coordinator of School Counseling Services

Previous editions of this column have highlighted the middle and high school’s participation in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (MA DESE) My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) grant. As we approach the end…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

I don’t have my book report today, Mrs. Slep.

I left it home

on my desk

in my desk

on my bed

on the kitchen table

beside my computer.

I don’t have my book report today, Mrs. Slep.

My…

NORTH READING — The town’s Veterans Department is hosting a free field trip to USS Constitution for veterans and their guests on Thursday, May 7.

All veterans, spouses, widows, and family members are welcome to attend and enjoy a day of history and camaraderie! The historic USS Constitution at 88 Constitution Road is the oldest…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The Community Impact Team’s Pre-K-12 Action Team and the Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition recently offered a free presentation of “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age.” Hosted in the school’s Distance Learning Lab, parents and students were invited to attend in…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis), to control mosquito larvae.

Wetlands currently being evaluated for this application in North Reading are located at or near Batchelder Ave…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

For the past 69 years, the North Reading Transcript has offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves. All candidates may submit one biographical piece stating their reasons for seeking elective office, which we call a candidate’s statement, along…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading High School Principal Dr. Miriam Meyer has announced that the following students have earned honor roll standing for the third marking quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

HIGH HONORS
GRADE 9

Kathleen Anselmo, Anastasia Atsalis, Allison Attwood, Corrina Benedict, Isabella…