North Reading News

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — With the deadline for candidates to submit nomination papers to run for elective office in the annual town election just under four weeks away, a few openings remain on the ballot.

As the Transcript went to press this week, no new candidates had emerged…

Town Hall closed; CPC meeting rescheduled

Posted February 20, 2018

NORTH READING — On Tuesday afternoon, another water main break on North Street, between the North Reading Town Hall and Lowell Road, was being repaired by the Department of Public Works (DPW).

Due to the break and loss of water, Town Hall was forced to…

Published in the February 15, 2018 edition

Published in the February 15, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Still smarting from the poke in the eye the town received after Andover voters rejected a provision to solidify a 99-year agreement that would have enabled North Reading to continue purchasing its water from Andover into the next century, the Selectmen on…

Unique service opportunity for grade 8 students

Published in the February 15, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING —Tyler Craig, an eighth-grade student at North Reading Middle School, represented the town at the annual Launch Day for Project 351 on January 28.

Founded in 2011 by then Governor Deval Patrick, Project 351 unites eighth-grade students…

Published in the February 15, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING —Two more incumbents have pulled nomination papers for the May 8 Town Election this week.

According to Town Clerk Barbara Stats, both Community Planning Commission (CPC) member William Bellavance and Selectman Kathryn Manupelli picked up their nomination papers to retain their respective three-year…

By FRANCINE COUGHLIN
CPDT-KA, IAABC, Owner, Bark n’ Roll, LLC

NORTH READING — Having traveled around the world, I have observed the many perspectives humans have of dogs and the different roles dogs play in our human lives, within our communities, and across cultures. From the spoiled Parisian poodle dining on a plush bed at…

Posted in the February 8, 2018

No danger to schools or community posed

NORTH READING — Police Chief Michael P. Murphy and Superintendent of Schools Jon Bernard report to the residents of North Reading that actions have been taken after the North Reading High School administration learned that a student allegedly made a statement deemed…

Published in the February 8, 2018 edition