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Three bids sought for restroom project

Published in the April 20, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The Athletic Facilities Committee (AFC) voted unanimously recently to seek plans and bids for the Arthur Kenney Field restroom project, AFC Chairman Mel Webster told the School Committee last week.

Webster said the AFC will be receiving bids for three different options…

 

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School Committee: We made the grade

Published in the April 20, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The School Committee gave itself a positive review in its self-evaluation earlier this month.

The school board has been conducting the self-evaluation, which is based on the state mandated educator evaluation system, for several years. The evaluation rated the School Committee’s performance…

 

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Group set to ‘buzz off’ for kids with cancer

Published in the April 20, 2017 edition

Four Aldersgate Church members are participating in the June 2 Buzz Off For Kids With Cancer event. From left to right are John Wise, George Dow Sr, and Sam Fisher. Eli Spicer is also participating, but was unable to be in the picture. The link for donations is www.onemissionbuzzoff.org/melonheads. (Courtesy Photo)
Four Aldersgate Church members are participating in the June 2 Buzz Off For Kids With Cancer event. From left to right are John Wise, George Dow Sr, and Sam Fisher. Eli Spicer is also participating, but was unable to be in the picture. The link for donations is

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PHOTO: Wild things

“Hippo” and “Rhino” Olivia Antonuccio and Dhyan Vijaianand at last week’s Batchelder School performance of “Wild Things.” Kaia Cushing-Candelario is in the background. (Courtesy Photo)
“Hippo” and “Rhino” Olivia Antonuccio and Dhyan Vijaianand at last week’s Batchelder School performance of “Wild Things.” Kaia Cushing-Candelario is in the background. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the April 20, 2017 edition

 

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‘We are fast approaching desperate times’

Published in the April 13, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — There are no easy solutions to closing the school department’s fiscal year 2018 budget gap, Superintendent of Schools Jon Bernard told 45 attendees during the School Committee’s public hearing on Monday.

The school department is currently debating two different spending plans for…

 

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Students envision the tech of the future

Published in the April 13, 2017 edition

Third grade students at the Batchelder School’s ExploraVision recognition ceremony last Thursday. Front Row, L-R: Evie Schomp, Ella Donovan, Alex Gamer, Cecilia Thompson, Sophia Difraia, Lexi Manzi, Tia Segel. Middle Row, L-R: Nyla Young, Reilly Tassinari, Quin Kelly, Grace Fagner, Gavin Brady, Kaila Brady, Ariana Ehrenthal, Skyler Birkmaier. Back row - parent leaders, L-R: John Thomson, Margot Schomp, Christina Fagner, Sal Battinelli, Wil Birkmaier. (Courtesy Photo)
Third grade students at the Batchelder School’s ExploraVision recognition ceremony last Thursday. Front Row, L-R: Evie Schomp, Ella Donovan, Alex Gamer, Cecilia Thompson, Sophia Difraia, Lexi Manzi, Tia Segel. Middle Row, L-R: Nyla Young, Reilly Tassinari, Quin Kelly, Grace Fagner, Gavin Brady, Kaila Brady, Ariana Ehrenthal. Back row

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SC honors community members for going above and beyond

Published in the April 13, 2017 edition

DEDICATED PARENTS Suzanne Shaffer (second from left) and Christine Hatch (center) were presented awards of appreciation during a recent School Committee meeting for supporting the maker space at the Hood School. The ceremony featured, from left, fourth grade teacher Whitney Cleary, Shaffer, Hatch, Hood School Principal Glen McKay and School Committee Chairman Cliff Bowers. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
DEDICATED PARENTS Suzanne Shaffer (second from left) and Christine Hatch (center) were presented awards of appreciation during a recent School Committee meeting for supporting the maker space at the Hood School. The ceremony featured, from left, fourth grade teacher Whitney Cleary, Shaffer, Hatch, Hood School Principal Glen McKay

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Legendary folk singer to perform April 29

Published in the April 13, 2017 editionstaines300dpi-web

Legendary folk singer Bill Staines will perform at the North Reading Community Coffeehouse on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library. The event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library and includes local singer/songwriter Howie Newman as the opening act…

 

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School budget gap as big as $639,519

Published in the April 6, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The school department is still facing a budget gap for fiscal year 2018, Finance Director Michael Connelly told the School Committee last week.

Connelly said the school department is currently debating two different spending plans for FY’18. The recommended budget totals $29,984,968…

 

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Baker emphasizes state/local relations

Published in the April 6, 2017 edition

The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce welcomed Governor Charlie Baker as their special guest at last week’s annual meeting. (Courtesy Photo/Peg Raciti Photography)
The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce welcomed Governor Charlie Baker as their special guest at last week’s annual meeting. (Courtesy Photo/Peg Raciti Photography)

By BILL LAFORME

READING – Governor Charlie Baker focused on the relationship between state and local government during his remarks at the Reading-North Reading Chamber…

 

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‘Challenge coins’ eyed for new military recruits

Published in the April 6, 2017 edition

By Bill Laforme

NORTH READING – The town’s Veterans Services office hopes to begin offering “challenge coins” to graduating high school seniors who enlist in the military.

Speaking at Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting, Director of Veterans Services Sue Magner said that she is seeking a $500 line item…

 

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Want to help pull a fire truck?

Published in the March 30, 2017 edition

Local volunteers will raise money for the North Reading Relay for Life by pulling a 22-ton fire truck 50 feet next Saturday, April 8. Pictured from left to right; NR Firefighter Tyler Samost, NR Relay for Life Co-Chairs Leanne Valade, Lisa Corsetti and NR Firefighter Jon Burt. (Courtesy Photo)
Local volunteers will raise money for the North Reading Relay for Life by pulling a 22-ton fire truck 50 feet next Saturday, April 8. Pictured from left to right; NR Firefighter Tyler Samost, NR Relay for Life Co-Chairs Leanne Valade, Lisa Corsetti and NR Firefighter Jon Burt. (Courtesy

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