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Town investigating alleged theft of water meters

October 4, 2018

Published in the October 4, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — At virtually every biweekly Select Board meeting there is a need for the board to hold an executive session to address the multitude of issues that arise in municipal government concerning matters ranging from contracts and litigation to personnel and security, and…

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For Andrea Gavin Becker, every breath counts and each day is a cause for celebration

October 4, 2018

Published in the October 4, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Before sitting down to read this story, do something that most of us take for granted every minute of every day — stand up and take a few deep breaths. Feel the air as it travels through your nose, expands your lungs…

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Twangtown Paramours excited to entertain music fans

October 4, 2018

Published in the October 4, 2018 edition

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

NORTH READING — Local musical impresario Art Grossman has been thinking about creating a visiting artist series in conjunction with his monthly coffeehouses for two or more years now. His vision is finally coming together.

The long awaited inaugural show in the Performing Artist…

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PHOTO: Long may she wave

October 4, 2018

NORTH READING’S Boy Scout Troop 750 had the honor of representing the town and Red Sox Nation during the Sept. 15 game against the New York Mets at Fenway Park. Five Scouts were selected as flagbearers for the National Anthem. From left: Scoutmaster Andrew Ressler, Joe Ressler, Kyle Mills, Assistant Scoutmaster Rob Rabideau and Brandon DeCleene

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October 4, 2018

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PHOTO: Mother Nature’s watercolor

September 28, 2018

THE FIRST sunset following the autumnal equinox — from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal” and nox, meaning “night,” as reflected in Martin’s Pond on Sunday, presented an exquisite palette of colors. The equinox occurred after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9:54 p.m. (Paula Mastro Photo)

Published in the September 27, 2018 edition

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PHOTO: Top pie bakers

September 27, 2018

WINNERS in the town’s apple pie baking contest were chosen by members of the local clergy at the Historical Society’s 24th annual Apple Festival at the Putnam House. Winners included, from left, Ed Parish (3rd place) and Laura Bowers (2nd place), shown with Bishop Mark O’Connell and past winners Maggie Stein and Denise Miedico, who

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Model UN students to serve as ‘ambassadors’ Will attend Harvard conference

September 27, 2018

Published in the September 27, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Model United Nations Advisor Sotirios Pintzopoulos, along with seniors Mike Tyrrell and Maddie Rutherford, attended the School Committee meeting Monday evening requesting approval to attend the Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) conference on January 24-27.

According to Pintzopoulos, HMUN is a selective…

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Warrant set for October TM

September 27, 2018

Public input sought at meeting Monday

Published in the September 27, 2018 edition (includes updates from the print edition)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Just as the town receives word from the Attorney General’s office that four general bylaw (GBL) changes or amendments and one zoning bylaw (ZBL) change voted at the annual Town Meeting…

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Hydrant flushing schedule for Oct 1-5

September 27, 2018

Published in the September 27, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — The North Reading Water Department, as part of the maintenance of the water distribution system, started the annual fire hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 24. This program will continue until late in October.

Hydrant flushing is used to remove any fine iron or manganese sediment from the…