North Reading News

Posted on: Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The following letter was distributed to all parents and guardians Tuesday morning via email by Superintendent of Schools Jon C. Bernard in response to a variety of parental concerns regarding the district’s school bus transportation provider and the immediate steps being taken by the administration to address the issues…

Published February 7, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —Two weeks into the town election season no new candidates have pulled nomination papers. However, one more incumbent has announced that he will not be seeking re-election. He also will be unable to complete the remainder of his term because he is relocating.

Community Planning Commission…

Published February 7, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Two months later, the waiting begins, each side hopeful the state will decide in its favor.

After being granted a two-week extension of time by MassHousing for the public and the town to submit comments on the Ch. 40B application at 20 Elm St., the…

Published February 7, 2019

NORTH READING — Did you know that North Reading has a flag?

We…

Published February 7, 2019

Now that election season is in full swing we would like to set a few ground rules for the run-up to the May 7 annual town election.

All potential candidates considering a run for elective office need to be mindful of submitting their nomination papers for certification by the Town Clerk’s…

Published January 31, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —It was bound to happen. First it was the Baby Boom and now it’s the Aging Boom.

In spite of our culture’s obsession with youthfulness — or perhaps because of it — the ability of a community to serve the needs of its aging empty nesters…

Published January 31, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —The Select Board voted 4-0 with one member absent not to grant a Class II license for the sale of used motor vehicles at 144 Main St. for a multitude of reasons.

The applicant, Valentine Ndanga of Danvers, represented himself and applied for the license under…

Published January 31, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Two more candidates for elective office have pulled nomination papers for the May town election, bringing the number of declared candidates to four within two days of the official start of the 2019 campaign season.

Current School Committee Chairwoman Janene Imbriano made her candidacy for…

Published January 31, 2019

An incorrect email address, using the word “planner” instead of “planning,” was published in last week’s article on the extension of time granted in the public comment period to MassHousing on the 20 Elm St. Ch. 40B apartment proposal. (The email address in the legal notice on page 20 was correct.)…

Published January 31, 2019