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‘Building’ was this year’s theme at E.E. Little School

Published in the June 1, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

 NORTH READING – The E.E. Little School had a successful year that focused heavily on the theme of building, Principal Christine Molle told School Committee members at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Calling it a “particularly fabulous year,” Molle noted that the school wrapped up its roof…

 

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School Committee backs state funding recommendations

Published in the June 1, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – The School Committee has adopted a resolution urging state legislators to act promptly on recent recommendations that could help towns with their education funding.

The 4-0 vote at Tuesday night’s meeting focused on the recommendations issued by the state’s Foundation Budget Review…

 

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A Flair For Fashion

Published in the June 1, 2017 edition

Brenna Barry NRMS student is picture with Kelley Dempsey from Season 14 of Project Runway
Brenna Barry NRMS student is picture with Kelley Dempsey from Season 14 of Project Runway

NORTH READING – North Reading Hornet Productions Middle School Art Students Welcomed Kelly Dempsey, “Project Runway” Season 14 Runner-Up

Friends of Hornet Productions at North Reading Middle School recently held a special “Project…

 

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PHOTO: Honoring America’s fallen veterans

Members of the North Reading Minit and Militia fire a musket volley during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Park Street Cemetery Monday morning. (Bill Laforme Photo)
Members of the North Reading Minit and Militia fire a musket volley during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Park Street Cemetery Monday morning. (Bill Laforme Photo)

Published in the June 1, 2017 edition

 

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Schools will not privatize custodial services

Published in the May 25, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The school system will not be privatizing custodial services in fiscal year 2018, Finance Director Michael Connelly said at last week’s School Committee meeting.

Connelly and Superintendent of School Jon Bernard advertised requests for proposals (RFP) for potentially privatizing custodial services earlier…

 

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Fire cause under investigation, not suspicious

Published in the May 25, 2017 edition

The North Reading Fire Department responded to a house fire on Audubon Road Saturday morning. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and was not deemed suspicious at this time. (Courtesy Photo/Ken Robishaw)
The North Reading Fire Department responded to a house fire on Audubon Road Saturday morning. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and was not deemed suspicious at this time. (Courtesy Photo/Ken Robishaw)

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – The cause of last weekend’s fire at 23…

 

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Town set for senior ride program

Published in the May 25, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – Selectmen have signed off on a proposal to bring a para-transportation service to the town’s seniors in the coming months.

The program would be conducted through the Merrimack Valley Regional Transportation Authority and would be similar to the MBTA’s “The Ride” program…

 

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PHOTO: NRHS holds mock crash

The North Reading Masquers Drama Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions teamed up with the Community Impact Team and the North Reading Police and Fire departments to hold the high school’s first mock crash exercise in several years. The event serves as a vivid reminder to students about the dangers of impaired driving. See more inside. (Bill Laforme photo)
The North Reading Masquers Drama Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions teamed up with the Community Impact Team and the North Reading Police and Fire departments to hold the high school’s first mock crash exercise in several years. The event serves as a vivid reminder to students about the dangers of impaired driving. See more

 

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Cleanup at GE site winding down

Published in the May 18, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – The years-long effort to clean up the site of a former General Electric facility in town is now in its final stages, with no active to risk to residents, the team handling the project reported last Thursday at town hall.

During the…

 

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Social media users solved armed robbery

Published in the May 18, 2017 edition

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North Reading police officers search the area around the Lucky Mart shortly after an armed robbery was reported there last week. (Al Pereira/Advanced Photo)

NORTH READING – A man accused of an armed robbery at the Lucky Mart on Route 28 last week quickly ran out of luck…

 

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NRHS names students of the month

Published in the May 18, 2017 edition

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North Reading High School re-instituted its Students of the Month program recently, honoring students for their accomplishments in subjects ranging from piano to biology to American literature. Principal A.J. Loprete is shown here congratulating this month’s students. (Bill Laforme photo)

NORTH READING – North Reading High School has…

 

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PHOTO: Community helped the hungry

Volunteers met the North Reading Food Pantry last Saturday to sort out the nearly two tons of donated food items that local letter carriers gathered during the annual U.S. Postal Service “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. (Courtesy Photo)
Volunteers met the North Reading Food Pantry last Saturday to sort out the nearly two tons of donated food items that local letter carriers gathered during the annual U.S. Postal Service “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the May 18, 2017 edition

 

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