North Reading News

NORTH READING — Now in its seventh year, in memory of one of the finest teachers to serve North Reading’s students, the Charles E. Jones Educator Excellence Award seeks to recognize the outstanding teachers in the North Reading Public Schools.

Each year, we invite students, staff, and families to nominate the single teacher (PreK-12) who…

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Reducing the amount of waste we send to incinerators is crucial for protecting the environment and public health. Incinerators contribute to air pollution by releasing harmful toxins and greenhouse gases and destroy materials that could otherwise be recycled or composted. By adopting three changes in your daily habits, you…

With severe winter weather anticipated this weekend, the North Reading Department of Public Works, Police, and Fire Departments would like to share the following important information:

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area.  North Reading has a seasonal Winter Parking Ban in effect from November 15 through April 15.  Vehicles…

NORTH READING — Live music returns to town Saturday night, Jan. 24, with a performance by “The Loose Change Trio,” the featured performers in the North Reading Community Coffeehouse’s Performing Artist Series.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library.

The Loose…

NORTH READING — The NRMS Hornet Productions invites the public to their production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” in the Performing Arts Center at NRMS/NRHS, 189 Park St.
Show times and dates are Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. followed by a matinee on Saturday, January 31 at 2 p.m.
Tickets prices are $20 for adults and $12…

NORTH READING — January’s Artist…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Tuesday morning was the first day prospective candidates for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5 could pull nomination papers, and two residents did just that.

As of press time Wednesday, two candidates had pulled nomination papers for the lone three-year seat on the Select Board…

NORTH READING — The annual census forms are mailed in mid-January. All residents are asked to review the information on the form, make any appropriate changes per the instructions, and sign and return it to the Town Clerk’s office as soon as possible.

Responding to the annual census is important for many reasons, including maintaining…

BILLERICA — The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is providing the official public notice of the results of an investigation into a breach of security that occurred in January 2025.

Over the past year, the MSO has worked closely with state and federal law enforcement partners including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Massachusetts State Police…

BOSTON— The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. The shortage is especially serious for types O, A negative and B negative blood.

High flu activity in nearly every state…

NORTH READING — The North Reading High School Girls Softball Boosters invites the community to their Music Bingo Night this Saturday, January 24 at the Moose Lodge, 140 North St.

Hosted by Peter Accolla, this nubingo fundraiser promises to be not your typical music bingo! Enjoy an evening of music, bingo and community spirit while…