North Reading News

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — D-day has arrived. After press time Wednesday night, the voters in neighboring Andover attended their second Special Town Meeting this year that may very well determine whether North Reading and Andover will continue their water partnership.

This time, Andover’s voters will only…

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING –  Dyana Boutwell may have entered the race for School Committee as a write-in candidate, but she is no less passionate about gaining the voters’ trust as those whose names will be officially on the ballot.

She immediately launched a Facebook page, attended…

‘Preparing our students to be future ready’

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Director of Digital Learning Dan Downs shared the district’s digital learning and technology plan with School Committee members on March 26.

In keeping with the public school strategic plan, known as NRPS 2021, the district…

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — North Reading High School senior Caitlyn Galvin has advanced to the finalist level in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

As one of approximately 15,000 students nationwide to earn such a designation, she is among the select few academically talented high school seniors…

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — The Community Planning Commission (CPC), working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), is undertaking an updated Master Plan for the town and is seeking residents willing to assist with this project. 

Residents interested in joining the Master Plan Advisory Working Group, to assist and guide in this…

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — How does it feel to be rescued? Come to the Flint Memorial Library next Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and meet author Peter Zheutlin to find out.

Zheutlin is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Rescue Road,” in which he reveals the…

Published in the March 29, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Not all superheroes wear capes. Nor must they possess bulging muscles beneath their Under Armour to make an impact on the world.

Some are petite and soft-spoken kitten-cuddling great-grandmothers imbued with a passion for a cause and the conviction to make a…

Published in the March 29, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – A political newcomer to local politics has announced her candidacy for one of the two open seats on the School Committee in the May 8 Town Election.

Dyana Natale Boutwell of 13 Shasta Drive submitted a letter to Town Clerk Barbara Stats…

Faculty and students share Hound Dog highlights

Published in the March 29, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — J. Turner Hood School faculty, students and parents had the opportunity to host School Committee members Monday evening.

“These are the most exciting nights for the School Committee,” said committee chairman Mel Webster. “We started…

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