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Prisco reverses course, will seek re–election

Published in the March 17, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — After announcing back in February that he would not run for a third term on the Board of Selectmen, Michael Prisco reversed course on Tuesday, filing his nomination papers in the Town Clerk’s office to run again. Tuesday was the last day…

 

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Six more DPW employees resign; total now nine

Published in the March 17, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The town and police investigation into last week’s charges that some DPW employees illegally purchased prescription painkillers (opioids) and other drugs is continuing and ongoing, Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto said on Monday.

Since last week, there have been an additional six resignations

 

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Selectmen ratify health insurance deal

Published in the March 17, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The Selectmen held a special meeting Monday night to ratify the new health insurance agreement negotiated with the town’s employee unions over the last two weeks and described it as “meaningful health insurance reform” for the budget year 2017.

Town Administrator Michael

 

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PHOTO: A magical season

THE NRHS GIRLS BASKETBALL season came to an end on Saturday night as the Hornet fell to Bishop Fenwick in the MIAA Division 3 North Championship game. But the girls, shown above with the MIAA Finalist Trophy, had a monumental season, finishing 20–3 and creating memories that will last for years. Read more in today's Sports. (Courtesy Photo)
THE NRHS GIRLS BASKETBALL season came to an end on Saturday night as the Hornets fell to Bishop Fenwick in the MIAA Division 3 North Championship game. But the girls, shown above with the MIAA Finalist Trophy, had a monumental season, finishing 20–3 and creating memories that will last for years. Read more in today’s

 

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PHOTO: Behind the scenes support

THE TASTE OF METRO NORTH, a joint venture of the Reading and North Reading Rotary Clubs, attracted hundreds of people to North Reading High School last week and was a big success. NRHS student volunteers pitching in to help were, (from left): Dylan Beauregard, Courtney Copelas, Domenica DiStasio and Bob Donohue. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE TASTE OF METRO NORTH, a joint venture of the Reading and North Reading Rotary Clubs, attracted hundreds of people to North Reading High School last week and was a big success. NRHS student volunteers pitching in to help were, (from left): Dylan Beauregard, Courtney Copelas, Domenica DiStasio and Bob Donohue. (Bob Turosz Photo)

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Police arrest two, including DPW employee, in drug investigation

Published in the March 10, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Police Chief Michael P. Murphy announced that the North Reading Police Department arrested a local man after an investigation into alleged dealing of prescription painkillers (opioids) and other drugs. As part of the investigation, police also arrested an employee of the North Reading Department of…

 

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DPW Director, two others resign; seven on leave

Published in the March 10, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Public Works Director Richard Carnevale has resigned following the arrest of a DPW employee on charges of drug possession and after several other DPW employees were placed on administrative leave pending a police investigation and internal investigation by the town. 

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Gonzalez enters race for Board of Selectmen

Published in the March 10, 2016 edition

Liane Gonzalez
Liane Gonzalez

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Liane Gonzalez, 4 Clover Rd., pulled nomination papers to run for Selectman last week, becoming the third candidate in the race for two seats on the board.

Gonzalez and her husband Richard have lived in town since 1994. Liane is…

 

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Town goes big for Trump, Sanders edges Clinton

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition

NORTH READING'S JANET VINCZE, (center), and her supporters hold signs outside the voting precincts on election day. Vincze was a candidate for Republican State Committeewoman. (Bob Turosz Photo)
NORTH READING’S JANET VINCZE, (center), and her supporters hold signs outside the voting precincts on election day. Vincze was a candidate for Republican State Committeewoman. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Donald J. Trump took North Reading by storm on Tuesday, winning the town’s vote

 

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Wallner to run for Board of Selectmen

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition

RICHARD WALLNER
RICHARD WALLNER

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Richard F. Wallner, 57 Lakeside Blvd., pulled nomination papers to run for the Board of Selectmen last week, shortly after incumbent member Michael Prisco announced he was withdrawing from the election. Wallner’s entry means there are now once again two

 

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Romeo won’t run, Cody pulls papers for CPC seat

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING —  Jonathan P. Cody pulled nomination papers last week to run for Community Planning Commission, stepping up to run for the three year term being vacated by veteran Planner Patricia Romeo.

Romeo decided it’s time to step down from the CPC after 23

 

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PHOTO: Yea, yea, the 100th day!

STUDENTS IN THE TOWN'S SCHOOLS observed the 100th day of school last week and no one celebrated with more gusto than Nancy Boudreau's first grade class at the Batchelder School. (Courtesy Photo)
STUDENTS IN THE TOWN’S SCHOOLS observed the 100th day of school last week and no one celebrated with more gusto than Nancy Boudreau’s first grade class at the Batchelder School. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition

 

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