North Reading News

Hearing on medical marijuana Monday

February 2, 2017

Published in the February 2, 2017 edition

NORTH READING – Selectmen have set a public hearing for Monday night to discuss a proposal to bring a medical marijuana facility to town.

The hearing, set for 8:15 p.m. in the selectmen’s room at town hall on Monday, Feb. 6, will include representatives from the Cardiac Arrythmia…

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Bringing back the chestnut, one tree at a time

February 2, 2017

Published in the February 2, 2017 edition

Mark Meehl (left) and Dave Lent discuss ongoing efforts to restore the American Chestnut Tree population, Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Flint Memorial Library. (Courtesy Photo)

By Bill Laforme

NORTH READING – Town residents will have the opportunity to hear about ongoing efforts locally and elsewhere…

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PHOTO: NRMS play this weekend

February 2, 2017

Middle School students performing in “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” this weekend gave selectmen a preview of the show during their meeting on Monday night. (Bill Laforme photo)

Published in the February 2, 2017 edition

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SC Chairman Bowers won’t seek re-election

January 27, 2017

Published in the January 26, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — On Monday, School Committee Chairman Cliff Bowers announced he will not be running for re-election in the May 2 town election.

In an interview with the Transcript, Bowers said he decided not to run for a fourth term because of personal reasons…

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Transcript’s first baby of 2017 winner is Julianna Diane Burnham

January 27, 2017

Published in the January 26, 2017 edition

PRESENTING the winner of the Transcript’s 2017 First Baby of the New Year contest, Julianna Diane Burnham, who was born on January 11, 2017 at 5:14 a.m. She was welcomed by her parents, Jenn and Jon Burnham of North Reading, and big brothers JJ, 3 (left) and James, 20 months. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — PRESENTING the winner of the Transcript’s 2017 First Baby of the New Year contest, Julianna Diane Burnham, who was born on January 11, 2017 at 5:14 a.m. She was welcomed by her parents, Jenn and Jon Burnham of North Reading, and big brothers JJ, 3 (left) and James,

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PHOTO: The blessings of generosity

January 27, 2017

CCSFinalDonation_2016Fund-web — CHRISTIAN Community Service Chairperson Ellen Wiklanski gratefully accepted a donation to the Transcript’s Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund of $6,000 from Pastor Jonathan DelTurco. The funds were generously donated by the members of the International Family Church of North Reading. Combined with another $50 donation received in memory of Frank Romeo, the 2016 Christmas fund drive

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Fire Dept. bids farewell to longtime admin

January 27, 2017

Published in the January 26, 2017 edition

THE NORTH READING FIRE DEPARTMENT held a retirement party for longtime administrative assistant Helen Gray last Friday.

By Bill Laforme

NORTH READING – Dozens of people came to wish a happy retirement last Friday afternoon to Helen Gray, who was stepping down after 17 years as the administrative…

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PHOTO: Rise above bullying

January 27, 2017

STUDENTS at the E.E. Little School react during an anti-bullying presentation by Corey Jones last week. (Courtesy Photo)

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Lost dog back home after month long search

January 19, 2017

Published in the January 19, 2017 edition

AYDEN FORNI (left) returned Reading resident Michael Creamer’s missing dog Cody this week after the dog was found in North Reading. (Courtesy Photo)

By BILL LaFORME

NORTH READING – A nearly month long search for a lost pet came to a happy conclusion this week, with help from locals who…

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Discussion continues on proposed medical marijuana facility

January 19, 2017

Published in the January 19, 2017 edition

BILL LaFORME

NORTH READING – Selectmen expect to negotiate with representatives of a nonprofit seeking to establish a medical marijuana dispensary in town, with an eye on deciding whether to support the proposal at their Jan. 30 meeting.

Earlier this month, the Founder of the Cardiac Arrythmia Foundation…

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Griswold set for premier “Space People 2” film

January 19, 2017

Published in the January 19, 2017 edition

ADAM GRISWOLD of North Reading (center) shown in this image from his new sci-fi/comedy "Space People 2." (Courtesy Photo) — ADAM GRISWOLD of North Reading (center) shown in this image from his new sci-fi/comedy “Space People 2.” (Courtesy Photo)

By Bill Laforme

NORTH READING – Filmmaker Adam Griswold is set to premier his latest project “Space People 2” next Friday evening, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the…

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PHOTO: Geography Bee Winner

January 19, 2017

FAHD Benhafoune (right) poses with proud dad Abdellatif Benhafoune after winning Wednesday’s geography bee at the Little School. See more in this week’s Transcript. (Bill Laforme photo)

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