North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

NORTH READING — Are you due for your breast cancer screening? Then save yourself some time and the hassle of a commute into Boston or other area hospitals by scheduling an appointment today on Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van!

The van is coming to Ipswich River Park…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

When I was a child, growing up on Mount Vernon Street, summer was a time of open windows. Nobody had air conditioning…even the stores in Reading Square just propped their doors open all day and hung up strips of…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

WORCESTER — Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2026 semester, which includes four students from North Reading.

The criteria for the WPI dean’s list differ from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, July 10 from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street.

During office hours, Rep…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) will be sponsoring its 10th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Ipswich River Park from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

The semiquincentennial of the founding of our nation is a remarkable and noteworthy occasion and provides a perfect opportunity to ponder the magnitude of the document penned by our founding fathers in declaring the independence of the original 13 colonies from the British Crown while…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on July 2, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Now in its 29th season, the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation will present the second of four Summer BBQs and family-friendly entertainment next Wednesday night, July 8 at Ipswich River Park, 15 Central St.

The food…