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Playground crew recognized for raising over $100,000

November 17, 2017

THE CONSTRUCTION knowledge of four Little School dads provided valuable guidance to the PTO when it came time to build the school’s new playground. They were presented with awards of appreciation from the School Committee. From left: School Committee Chairman Mel Webster, volunteer Virgilio Bancarotta, Principal Christine Molle, volunteers Chuck Mulik and Tim Brewster, School

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Early holiday deadlines

November 17, 2017

Published in the November 16, 2017 edition

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23, we need to move our deadlines ahead for both editorial and advertising copy.

• The deadline to submit photographs, press releases and Letters to the Editor will be Friday, Nov. 17, at noon

• The deadline to submit advertisements is…

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PHOTO: Honoring father and son veterans

November 17, 2017

THIRD-GRADER Kate Berkley, 8, invited her neighbors, father and son veterans William (left) and Ed Piercey to the third grade’s “Thank You, Soldiers” Veterans’ Day performance at the Batchelder School. William, U.S. Navy C.P.O. (retired), served from 1972-93 as an electrician. Ed, 90, served with the 88th Infantry Division in Italy and Germany during WWII

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Preservation works of NR Company of Minit and Militia recognized

November 9, 2017

Published in the November 9, 2017 edition

THE NORTH READING Minit and Militia has served as caretakers of the town’s Colonial-era history for over 40 years. Their members were recognized for their years of dedication Monday and each was presented with citations from the Board of Selectmen, the State House of Representatives and the State

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Freeze frame: Selectmen hit pause on snow removal bylaw

November 9, 2017

Published in the November 9, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Enforcement of the town’s snow removal bylaw will remain in limbo for a bit longer following an hour-long debate about the matter at Monday night’s Selectmen’s meeting.

Originally passed by the town’s voters back in 2002 as a means to force commercial…

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Last chance for seniors to register for Thanksgiving Dinner

November 9, 2017

Published in the November 9, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — North Reading seniors are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading on Sunday, November 19. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. and dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m.

Reservations are required and will be taken on a…

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Change of location for Veterans’ Day ceremony

November 9, 2017

Published in the November 9, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Susan Magner, Director of Veterans Services, has announced that due to the impending cold weather forecast for Veterans’ Day, the ceremony will be held at the Batchelder School Gymnasium, 175 Park Street, this year at 11 a.m. sharp on Saturday, November 11, followed by refreshments in the…

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NOTICE: Department of Public Works

November 8, 2017

Posted on: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

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PHOTO: Tropical delight

November 2, 2017

THE FINANCE Department at Town Hall was transformed into a colorful and exotic tropical “Under the Sea” theme inspired by the movie “Finding Dory” Tuesday. Seated: mermaid Jessica O’Brien; standing, from left: Paula Berry as Dory, Kayla Gardner as Hank the octopus and mermaid Monica Schiavoni. The Town Hall employees decorate their offices on their

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Severe wind, rain storm topples trees, poles and wires throughout town

November 2, 2017

Published in the November 2, 2017 edition

A HUGE maple tree at 23 Nutter Road was toppled in the fierce wind and rain storm that blew through the region Sunday night and Monday morning, blocking the road. The effect on the neighborhood was captured by drone in this photo. (Al Pereira/Advanced Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

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Party of the century lives up to its billing for the Batch

November 2, 2017

Published in the November 2, 2017 edition

BATCHELDER SCHOOL Principal Sean Killeen gives an enthusiastic thumbs up upon learning that the 2017 Auction of the Batchelder Parents’ Organization was the most successful ever, raising $51,191 for student enrichment activities and equipment. (Al Pereira/Advanced Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Eights months of planning and…

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A different kind of birthday wish

November 2, 2017

Published in the November 2, 2017 edition

BIRTHDAY BOY Cole Donahue (standing, center of back row holding balloon) is surrounded by his second-grade classmates, NRHS volleyball coach Mike Milone and members of the NRHS volleyball team during a surprise visit to the Little School to thank him for choosing to donate money he would have

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