North Reading News

Published in the November 10, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Eight months after a police investigation into drug use resulted in two arrests and nine resignations from the Department of Public Works, Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto announced an update on the town’s administrative investigation of the department, which he said was “separate…

Published in the November 10, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Traditional Veterans’ Day observances will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. on the town common. This year special honors will be paid to our nation’s Vietnam veterans in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

The honored guest speaker will…

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — It is not accurate to say that the 2016 presidential election has gone on significantly longer than past elections in the modern era.

Perhaps it just seems that way.

The election most Americans say they can’t wait to see end will finally…

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Voters should be aware of the expectation of a high level of participation for next Tuesday’s Presidential Election and the potential for traffic peaks during certain times of the day. Peak times are usually around the opening of the polls when many are voting before…

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — When the state released MCAS and PARCC scores from the tests taken by Massachusetts students in the spring of 2016, local school officials were pleased to see that North Reading students once again performed well on the exams.

This year local students…

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition

Classes at Fit Revolution will be complimentary next week for Veterans and military families in observance of Veteran’s Day.  Between Sunday November 6th and Saturday November 12th Veterans, military servicemen (both active and reserve) and their immediate family members are invited to take free classes as a token of appreciation for their service and sacrifice…

Published in the October 27, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — For over 50 years, North Reading has been a Civil Service community, in which Police Department hiring, promotions and other personnel decisions have been subject to Civil Service regulations.

That will come to an end in the near future as the result…

Published in the October 27, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — For an understanding of the size and scope of the heroin and opioid crisis sweeping Massachusetts, all you need to know is the following fact:

In 2012 there were 65 drug related deaths in Middlesex County, made up of 54 cities and…

Published in the October 27, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — In addition to approving withdrawal of the town’s police department from the Civil Service system and punting on the issue of restroom facilities at the Arthur Kenney Field, Town Meeting acted on other pieces of business last week.

With 123 voters in…

Published in the October 20, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Restrooms and a new concession stand at the high school’s Arthur Kenney turf field will have to wait for at least a full construction season as town officials admitted they lacked a coherent plan and passed over the article at Town Meeting…