North Reading News

Celebrating a remarkable life and supporting her scholarship fund

Published in the September 6, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —The death of one’s child is the most difficult of life’s sorrows to overcome. No one ever wants to become a member of this club.

Nine years ago this coming fall, the unimaginable happened…

Published in the September 6, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As far as state primaries go when squeezed between a major holiday and the first day of school ritual, the 18.70 percent voter turnout among the town’s 11,040 registered voters in Tuesday’s State Primary was decent.

Toss in the fact that there…

Published in the September 6, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING— School Committee members reviewed the committee’s goals for the 2018–19 school year at the meeting on August 27.

The purpose of the review was to finalize and approve the draft document created at the committee’s previous meeting.

The goals include four sections: leadership…

First day of school is Sept. 5

Published in the August 30, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Well kids, it’s time to hit books. It’s been a fabulously hot summer and hopefully everyone had ample opportunity to enjoy plenty of fun in the sun.

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Published in the August 30, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY AND DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — In spite of the endless political rancor that permeates the news, airways and social media 24/7, the State Primary next Tuesday, Sept. 4 seemingly has snuck up on us, and with good reason.

The precursor to the November 6…

Downs named principal of AMS in Medford

Published in the August 30, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — North Reading High School Assistant Principal Michael Downs has recently accepted the position of principal at Andrews Middle School in Medford.

Superintendent Jon Bernard informed School Committee members of the administrative vacancy at their meeting…

Posted on: Tuesday, August 28, 2018

NORTH READING- This Wednesday’s Farmers Market will be the last of this season so come stock up on fresh, local produce, breads, pasta, sauces, honey & maple syrup, fresh-squeezed lemonade and…

Posted on: Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and an Excessive Heat Watch for portions of Massachusetts, including North Reading, for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Residents are reminded that hot/humid weather can present a threat to the health of children, the elderly, and those with…

Published in the August 23, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Some call it hype. Others feel justifiably concerned. Only one thing is certain after Monday night’s Selectmen’s meeting: No one really knows whether the gummie candy products containing the chemical CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive cousin of THC – the active ingredient in marijuana…

Published in the August 23, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It pays to do your homework. Literally. Just ask Superintendent of Schools Jon Bernard.

Thanks to an idea initiated last fall by School Committee member Mel Webster, who wanted learn more about the state budgetary process for school expenditures, and a subsequent…