North Reading News

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…

Family committed to taking all steps necessary to do so

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The latest news on Kitty’s from the North Reading Health Department indicates that the restaurant may be cleared to re-open for business by the end of this week.

The family-run business also…

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Hood School Principal Glen McKay and Batchelder School Principal Sean Killeen presented the improvements plans for all three elementary schools at the June 11 School Committee meeting. Little School Principal Chris Molle was unable to attend the presentation.

Each plan presented entailed…

Published in the July 12, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

RESTAURANT CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE PER NORTH READING BOARD OF HEALTH

NORTH READING — Following a Salmonella outbreak at Kitty’s Restaurant and Lounge, 123 Main St., the restaurant was ordered closed on Monday, July 9 until further notice by North Reading Director of Public Health…

Published in the July 12, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The Friends of the Flint Memorial Library is launching a new venture, the Performing Artist Series, to raise funds for the numerous library programs supported by the group.

Set to launch this fall with an inaugural concert on Saturday, October 6 by…

Published in the July 12, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — Director of Finance and Operations Michael Connelly presented a memorandum to School Committee members June 25 recommending a new user fee structure for extracurricular activities across the district.

According to Connelly, with the stipend structure detailed in the new collective bargaining agreement…

Published in the July 5, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The town has released its list of the top 50 salaries for calendar year 2017.

The town’s first responders topped the list, with 12 out of the top 15 wages earned by either police or fire personnel.

The top wage earner in…

Published in the July 5, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — School Committee members celebrated the achievements of secondary level retiring staff members Karen Adams, Joanne Coughlin, Eric Forman, Helena Meyer and Jane Whitney at the June 25 meeting.

Retirees Linda Pescione and Paula Bugli were not able to attend the meeting.

“The…

Centenarian celebrates birthday at Senior Center

Published in the July 5, 2018 edition

By GAIL LOWE

NORTH READING — Olive oil, garlic and spaghetti.

That’s what Carmella “Millie” Castiglione-Cacicio says has kept her going for 100 years.

“I do a lot of praying, too,” she added with a smile.

For her longevity and cheerful attitude,…