Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.
The…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
REV. JOHN J. UNNI (Courtesy Photo/Boston Magazine)
BOSTON — Father John Unni, a 1979 graduate of North Reading High School and a Roman Catholic priest, has been named as one of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians in the 2026 rankings by Boston Magazine.
“This…
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Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
THE NORTH READING Republican Town Committee continued its tradition of hosting a food drive at the North Reading Food Pantry, 150 Haverhill St., coinciding with the annual Townwide Yard Sale sponsored earlier this month by the Friends of the NR Council on Aging.
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.
Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21. 2026
LILLY McINERNEY has signed on to play Division 1 women’s hockey for the Northeastern University Huskies next year. She is graduating from Phillips Academy in Andover later this month. (Courtesy Photo)
ANDOVER — A North Reading resident and soon to be 2026 graduate of…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21. 2026
MEMBERS OF THE Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging hosted a gift card raffle table at the Senior Center during another successful Townwide Yard Sale held earlier this month at more than 70 sites. They are (from left): Joanna Lexth, Joann Gallant,
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
MANY WHO ATTEND this year’s Memorial Day parade will recognize one of the Honorary Parade Marshals—Mark Hall—as the guy who makes the hayrides possible between the Putnam House and the Town Common during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities, driving his antique Farmall Tractor
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
NORTH READING — Hey kids, it’s time to show your patriotic spirit by participating in the town’s annual decorated bicycle contest. All participants are invited to ride your decorated bike along the Memorial Day parade route.
Decorated wagons and tricycles are also welcome for the…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY
NORTH READING — It’s official. As of May 19, the town of North Reading is included in the region of the state categorized as “Level 2 Significant Drought.”
Water Superintendent Matt Prince reported to the Select Board at Monday night’s meeting that…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
70 YEARS AGO
May 17, 1956
First Transcript published. The first edition of the North Reading Transcript, North Reading’s first sustained local newspaper, appeared. Volume 1, No. 1 was a small tabloid, only 14 by 10½ inches and only 8 pages, with a cover…
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Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026
PERSONNEL from the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded to a report of a suspicious unattended military-style backpack that was left against a pillar near a gas station pump at 7-Eleven, 237 Main St., on May 8 by a man driving a white Nissan
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