North Reading News

Published October 10, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It was a rare sight. Nearly a full house packed the Daniel H. Shay Performing Arts Center participate in October Town Meeting Monday night.

The official tally of voters, according to Town Clerk Barbara Stats, was 547. Checking in that many voters took an additional…

Published October 10, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The town received notification from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) late Friday afternoon, October 4, that its claim of “Safe Harbor” from the 20 Elm St. Chapter 40B comprehensive permit application has not met its burden of proof.

DHCD issued this determination…

Published October 10, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Following a Show Cause hearing before the Select Board September 30, Convenience Plus, 7 Main St., will have its package store/wine and malt beverage license revoked for three days over the upcoming Columbus Day weekend for selling alcohol to a minor.

The store owner must…

Published October 3, 2019

Published October 3, 2019

Updated from the print edition October 4, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s time for the annual rites of autumn: apple picking, foliage peeking, cooler temperatures, and everyone’s favorite, October Town Meeting.

The gavel will drop at 7 p.m. when the meeting is called to order by Town Moderator John…

One of only six schools in the state to be honored

Published October 3, 2019

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — The E. Ethel Little School was deemed a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education on September 26.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the names of the 362…

Published October 3, 2019

By GAIL LOWE

NORTH READING — For many, weight control is a lifelong struggle. A new diet or surgical procedure might inspire confidence in a person, only to have it spirited away when the pounds silently return.

North Reading resident and carpenter Damien McCudden knows all too well the struggles that…

Published September 26, 2019

Published September 26, 2019

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL 

NORTH READING — The North Reading High School drama group, The Masquers, is rebooting the annual Haunted Playground on Saturday, October 19 at the L.D. Batchelder School from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

General admission to the Haunted Playground is free but some activities will have a small cost…