North Reading News

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —The town is poised to take advantage of an opportunity to obtain a $10M state grant to fund an intergenerational community center on land adjacent to Ipswich River Park.

According to Selectmen Chairman Mike Prisco, tucked within House Bill 4249 that was signed…

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Health Director Bob Bracey is pleased with the progress being made to date by two local restaurants shut down for different reasons this summer as both work toward addressing the issues that will enable them to re-open.

As of Tuesday afternoon, exact…

Come enjoy the BBQ and programs for all ages

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) is sponsoring National Night Out next week on Tuesday, August 7, from 5-8 p.m., at Ipswich River Park.

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by…

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition.

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition.

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The town’s newest department head was introduced to the Board of Selectmen Monday night.

Patrick Bower began his tenure as the Director of the Department of Public Works on July 23. Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto told the board that Bower…

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition.

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Director of Finance and Operations Michael Connelly presented the final budget report for Fiscal Year 2018 to School Committee members at the July 19 meeting.

“I’m happy to report that I do believe we had a smooth and successful closeout of fiscal…

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition.

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Due to the unpredictable weather forecast calling for afternoon thunderstorms both Wednesday and Thursday this week, Parks & Rec postponed its weekly Summer Concert, BBQ and children’s show previously slated for July 25 or 26.

The new date of the BBQ and…

~ THOSE WERE THE DAYS ~ By VIRGINIA McNEIL SLEP 

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition

From the Flint Memorial Hall back to the Grange Hall isn’t far at all. Just a two minute walk, and we’ve completed our tour around the Common as it was back when I was growing up in North…

Puts district ahead of the curve says student developer

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) is on schedule to roll out a new app this August.

Superintendent Jon Bernard and Assistant Superintendent Patrick Daly have teamed up with Digital Learning Director Dan Downs…