North Reading News

Starting the conversation about opiate addiction

Published in the February 8, 2018 edition

By JILLIAN STRING

NORTH READING — A hush fell over the large crowd gathered in the distance learning lab at North Reading High School, as Stephanie Greene shared the emotional journey of her son Evan’s battle with opiate addiction.

According to Greene,…

Published in the February 8, 2018 edition

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

NORTH READING — The Batchelder School held a Scientist Summit for its fifth graders, complete with a keynote speaker, on January 31.

It was a half day at the Batch, but the morning was filled with science demonstrations, some hands-on experimentation and in one…

Published in the February 8, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The annual town election just got a little more interesting with announcements this week by both Joe Veno and Julie Koepke that neither will seek re-election to their respective seats.

Veno is stepping down from both his seat on the Community Planning…

Published in the February 1, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It is rare when a project undertaken by the town involves direct interaction with virtually every residential and business property within its borders. But such is the case with the change-out of every water meter in town that will occur over the…

Published in the February 1, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

ANDOVER — As the Transcript was going to press this week it was learned that action taken by voters at Andover’s Town Meeting on Monday night has thrown off-kilter plans for the two towns to reach a long-term agreement in which North Reading would purchase…

Published in the February 1, 2018 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Incumbent Selectman Stephen J. O’Leary will pursue his sixth consecutive three-year term on the board in the May 8 annual election.

O’Leary, of 15 Meade Road, pulled his nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s office on Monday. Elected to his first three-year…

Published in the February 1, 2018 edition

FEBRUARY 6, 1958

Bargain price: North Reading schools are among the lowest in cost per pupil in the state. The Dept. of Education released the figures on the cost of operating the public schools for the school year 1956–57. These schools reported the amount expended from all sources…

Published in the February 1, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading is providing this reminder to the public of the town’s curbside trash and recycling guidelines:

• Trash and recycling must be placed curbside by 6:30 a.m.

• Trash is limited to two 35-gallon barrels per household.

• Recycling is “dual-stream.”…

Published in the February 1, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — On Thursday, February 8, join Sergeant Derek Howe of the North Reading Police Department at the O’Leary Senior Center, 157 Park Street, at 10:45 a.m. to have “Coffee with a Cop.”

Enjoy light refreshments during this informal and informative meeting.

This month’s topic is domestic…

Feb. 10 benefits Music Boosters

Published in the February 1, 2018 edition

It’s almost here! Come out to support the North Reading Music Boosters and have a swinging good time at their Big Band/Swing Band dinner-dance.

This major fund-raiser of the year for the Music Boosters will be held on Saturday, February 10 at Angelica’s,…