North Reading News

Published in the October 20, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — “Getting to Yes” is a well known approach in reaching a negotiated agreement between parties. The Selectmen, School Committee and Finance Committee tried to “Get to Yes” for 2 1/2 hours last week in hammering out a plan to bring to Town…

Published in the October 20, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Early voting in Massachusetts starts Monday, Oct. 24 and runs through Friday, Nov. 4 and the hope is that early voting will make this most fundamental of rights more convenient than ever for citizens to exercise.

Early voting will begin in Massachusetts…

Published in the October 20, 2016 edition

CALLING ALL PRESCHOOLERS…

If you have a child that will be 2.9 – 5 years of age next September, then it’s time to start thinking about registration and enrollment for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Join the fun and excitement at Hilltop Nursery School. Hilltop’s fall tours are currently being scheduled Monday, Wednesday and…

Published in the October 13, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — For the first time in Massachusetts, the first choice all voters will make this presidential election cycle is when to vote. Early voting in this state starts Monday, Oct. 24 and runs through Friday, Nov. 4 and the hope is that early…

Published in the October 13, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — With only 13 articles on the warrant to be decided when Town Meeting convenes next Monday night, it’s shaping up to be an early night for the voters who turn up at the High School’s Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. And…

Published in the October 13, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — The Friends of Hornet Productions is excited to announce the Haunted Hornet Halloween (formerly Martins Pond Association’s Haunted Playground). The Haunted Hornet Halloween is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 (Rain date: Oct. 22) from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at a brand new location – the…

Published in the October 13, 2016 edition

Published in the October 13, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — The fifth annual Artisan Affair and Marketplace is taking place Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Press Room at the Wakefield Daily Item Building located at 26 Albion St., Wakefield.

There is plenty of parking and admission is free, so come…

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Published in the October 6, 2016 edition.

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Andrew M. Lafferty of Georgetown is the town’s new Director of Public Works.

Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto announced Lafferty’s appointment as DPW Director Monday night, to take effect Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Lafferty succeeds former DPW Director Richard Carnevale who was one of…