North Reading News

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60 YEARS AGO
March 31, 1966

The price of water. The Board of Public Works has announced that the new rate for domestic water service of $44 per year will take effect April 1, 1966. Domestic water service rate previous to April 1, 1966 was $36…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — A 49-year-old Plymouth man was arrested for violating an abuse prevention order on Monday, March 16.
Brian J. Hatch of Plymouth called the station shortly after 8 p.m. requesting a welfare check on his juvenile children who were at home with…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, March 22 through Saturday, March 28, the North Reading Fire Department responded to the following calls.

Sunday, March 22

8:32 pm, 12 Greene St., medical; 9:32 pm, 2 Judith Dr, medical; 8:23 am, 135 Boston St., Middleton, medical; 3:37 pm…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 13 • MARCH 23-27, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 23-27. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. During…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Republican Town Committee (NRRTC) is once again offering its $1,000 scholarship. The NRRTC scholarship is open to all graduating high school seniors from North Reading who will be attending college or a four-year trade school in the fall of…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By Dr. Glen McKay, Hood School Principal

Did you know that teacher morale has emerged as a critical factor influencing both staff retention and student outcomes? Research consistently shows that supportive school environments—characterized by strong collegial relationships and recognition of staff efforts—contribute to higher…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Spring is the perfect time to rethink how you maintain your lawn, and switching to electric lawn equipment is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact. Gas-powered tools such as mowers and trimmers release significant emissions, while…