North Reading News

Published in the July 30, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) will be hosting its third annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Ipswich River Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in…

Published in the July 30, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Drainage issues rank among the most pressing concern of town officials and abutters to the seven-lot subdivision at 17 Anthony Rd. proposed by Joseph Germano and JCJ Realty Trust of Tewksbury.

The proponents will return to the Community Planning Commission (CPC) next…

Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The planned razing of the old North Reading High School is currently on schedule, Superintendent of Schools Jon Bernard said this week.

Bernard said contractors began preparing to raze the old high school the day students were released for the 2014-15 academic…

Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Neal Rooney has appealed the Selectmen’s recent decision in appointing a new process serving constable, saying it was not handled in a professional manner.

Rooney was one of three candidates for the constable’s position when the appointment was made at the board’s…

Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

 By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — School officials have long criticized the way the state allocates money to local school districts and have stressed the state needs to overhaul the unfair formula used to determine so-called Chapter 70 funding.

Fortunately for school officials, it appears the state appears…

Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

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Published in the July 23, 2015 edition

Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The story of North Reading High School students’ remarkable achievements in Advanced Placement courses continued this year as the number of students taking the exams rose again, along with the overall passing rate, good news to Principal AJ Loprete, who says the…

Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

 By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The Community Planning held an informal discussion recently on a conceptual plan from Kiva Systems, 300 Riverpark Drive, to add some much–needed additional parking spaces.

Planning Administrator Danielle McKnight said she’s had an informal inquiry from Kiva about what it would take…

Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — On Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Martin’s Pond will receive treatment for the “Eurasian Milfoil” a highly aggressive invasive plant that can quickly overtake small lakes and ponds. If not controlled, Milfoil can have damaging effects on natural wildlife, vegetation and recreational activities as it will…

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