North Reading News

Published April 11, 2019

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Superintendent Jon Bernard announced his impending retirement to staff and families on April 4 and 5, respectively.

“My decision to retire is not made lightly, nor is it an easy decision for me. I have made many wonderful friendships over the years; have enjoyed immensely…

Published April 11, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING— Now that the various town departments have wrapped up their presentations to the Select Board and Finance Committee on their budget needs and wants for FY20 over a series of weeks, the real hard work begins – determining what the town can afford to fund.

This…

Little interest in hearing for $32M budget

Published April 11, 2019

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Director of Finance and Operations Michael Connelly, Superintendent Jon Bernard, and the members of the School Committee held a public hearing for the fiscal year 2020 (FY20) budget on Monday evening.

Connelly presented the recommended budget to Finance…

Published April 11, 2019

NORTH READING — The annual Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Batchelder School Courtyard on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m., weather and field conditions permitting.

The rain/snow date will be Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m.

Children through age 9 are welcome to participate. Children through age…

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Published April 11, 2019

NORTH READING — The North Reading Police Department is hosting a free workshop for students and families on Tuesday, May 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The workshop is designed to share information with students who may be interested in careers in law enforcement, forensic sciences, law, and crime analysis. As North…

Published April 11, 2019

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, neighbors fully funded this award.

The…

Published April 4, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — MassHousing notified town officials late last week that site eligibility approval has been granted to NY Ventures for its proposed 200-unit apartment complex at 20 Elm St. under the state Chapter 40B law.

This is not a plan approval; it allows the applicant to apply…

Published April 4, 2019

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — North Reading Middle School (NRMS) Principal Cathy O’Connell, along with faculty and students, presented an overview of accomplishments and activities from the 2018-2019 school year to the School Committee during its March 18 meeting.

Future leaders learn to serve

Eighth-grader Taleen Toby began the presentation with her…

Published April 4, 2019

‘I see a lot of pain in the world — music is a very good antidote to that pain’

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Rupert Wates – London-born, Oxford trained and internationally renowned – headlines the next Performing Artist Series concert at the Flint Memorial Library on Friday, April 12…

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