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Coalition opposes electric rate tariff

Published in the July 9, 2015

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – The Northeast Municipal Gas Pipeline Coalition, an organization of leaders from 13 northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire communities, including North Reading, has gone on record as opposed to any tariff on electric rates to pay for infrastructure for a proposed natural gas…

 

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School bus fees due by Aug. 17

Published in the July 9, 2015

NORTH READING — The North Reading Public Schools is now accepting bus pass applications for the 2015–16 school year. On Tuesday, July 7, the North Reading Public Schools e–mailed its annual mailing with transportation and free and reduced lunch information to all students who will be entering grades 1…

 

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National Night Out returns Aug. 4

Published in the July 9, 2015

NORTH READING – Save the date now for North Reading’s third annual National Night Out at Ipswich River Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., a night of fun, safety and public awareness for the entire community.

Residents of all ages are invited to check out…

 

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PHOTO: Feathered quartet

THE FAMILY OF BABY ROBINS in a nest on Aspen Rd. are growing every day and the progress is amazing. To view more of these amazing photos, visit the photographer’s website, www.KathiLeePhotography.SmugMug.com then can click on the robins nest photo gallery. (Kathi Lee Photo)
THE FAMILY OF BABY ROBINS in a nest on Aspen Rd. are growing every day and the progress is amazing. To view more of these amazing photos, visit the photographer’s website, www.KathiLeePhotography.SmugMug.com then can click on the robins nest photo gallery. (Kathi Lee Photo)

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

 

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Andover, North Reading meet in the middle on water rates

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

MEETING AT THE BORDER. The Andover and North Reading Boards of Selectmen met at the town line on Central St. to exchange copies of the intermunicipal agreement approved and signed by both boards to continue the sale of water by Andover to North Reading. From left: Andover Selectmen Alex Vispoli, Paul Salafia, Mary O’Donoghue, Andover Town Manager Buzz Stapczynski; North Reading Selectmen Robert Mauceri, Stephen O’Leary, Jeff Yull, Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto and Selectman Kathryn Manupelli. (Bob Turosz Photo)
MEETING AT THE BORDER. The Andover and North Reading Boards of Selectmen met at the town line on Central St. to exchange copies of the intermunicipal agreement approved and signed by both boards to continue the sale of water by Andover to North Reading. From left: Andover Selectmen

 

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Selectmen approve more funding for new school law suit

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – The new North Reading Middle School is scheduled to open in nine short weeks, with a formal dedication ceremony already scheduled for Sept. 30. But the town hasn’t forgotten about efforts to recover at least part of the project’s cost overruns on…

 

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Asbestos must be removed before old high school’s demolished

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS install lockers in the new middle school. (Geof Simons Photo)
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS install lockers in the new middle school. (Geof Simons Photo)

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – The Secondary Schools Building Committee received another assurance that the middle school construction project is on schedule and the building will open on time Sept. 9.

In fact, there’s already…

 

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PHOTO: Life in a bubble

LITTLE SCHOOL kindergarten and preschool students enjoyed a fantastic enrichment program when Keith Johnson visited and shared the secret life of bubbles with the kids. Above, student Talia Colon will never forget the view from inside this massive bubble. (Suzanne Baker Photo)
LITTLE SCHOOL kindergarten and preschool students enjoyed a fantastic enrichment program when Keith Johnson visited and shared the secret life of bubbles with the kids. Above, student Talia Colon will never forget the view from inside this massive bubble. (Suzanne Baker Photo)

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PHOTO: Helping others thrive

BROWNIE TROOP 78188 made great use of an early release from school by volunteering at Cradles to Crayons in Boston. The organization aims to provide the 300,000 in-need children throughout Massachusetts with the essentials they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. On this particular day the troop cleaned and sorted toys to be distributed to 100 local children in need. Front Row: Karina Mountain, Nina Pagliuca, Julia Scammon, Madison McGuire, Erin Dee. Middle Row: Eve Hanegraaf, Isabelle Lazure, Jack Lazure, Matthew Lazure. Back Row: Anna Abruzzese, Cassidy Sheehan , Madeline Forristall, Hailey Labarge, Alexa Pepper, Adriana Gonzales. (Courtesy Photo)
BROWNIE TROOP 78188 made great use of an early release from school by volunteering at Cradles to Crayons in Boston. The organization aims to provide the 300,000 in-need children throughout Massachusetts with the essentials they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. On this particular day the troop cleaned and sorted toys

 

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Water rates to rise 8 percent

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – Residents will notice an increase in their water bills in the coming fiscal year. Monday night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to increase the town’s water rates by 8 percent in the next billing period that starts July 1.

After a short presentation on the finances of the…

 

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SC, teachers agree on 3–year contract

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The school system’s teachers are getting a raise after the School Committee and North Reading Education Association (NREA) came to an agreement on a new three–year contract on Monday.

The contract, which was ratified by the NREA earlier this month, was approved in a 4–0 vote with one abstention…

 

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Cafeteria workers get one–year deal

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The school system’s teachers are getting a raise after the School Committee and North Reading Education Association (NREA) came to an agreement on a new three–year contract on Monday.

The contract, which was ratified by the NREA earlier this month, was approved in a 4–0 vote with one abstention…

 

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