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Front Page published December 11, 2025

 

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Supporting the Council on Aging

A DONATION of $250 was recently presented to Angela Mauceri (left), vice president of the Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging, on behalf of the Wakefield Sons of Italy #1734 by Barbara and Bob Verrico (at right) of North Reading. The Verricos are member of Wakefield’s Sons of Italy. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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Transcript’s Christmas fund opens with $1,560 in donations

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Donations from generous donors have begun to arrive for the Transcript’s annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund, with the tally totaling $1,560 at press time, including a $1,000 donation in memory of “Chippo.”

Now entering its 36th year, 100 percent of the donations to the NHNF are passed along to…

 

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Christmas magic!

HAVING A BLAST exploring all the decorated Christmas trees and wreaths at the Moose Lodge’s Festival of Trees on Sunday were (from left): Frankie Tosi, 6 3/4, and her big brother Rory Tosi, 9, and cousins Caleb Stasiowski, 12, and Sienna Taber, 9. They also enjoyed coloring, hot chocolate and doughnuts. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Advent Lessons and Carols for everyone at St. Theresa Parish

NORTH READING — All are invited to a beautiful evening of Advent Lessons and Carols this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5:15 p.m., at St. Theresa Church.

Enjoy seasonal spiritual music and reflective readings from Scripture, with a sing-along of your favorite Christmas songs to end the evening. The event is free and open to the…

 

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Stars of the show!

CHILDREN EAGERLY gathered around Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Nov. 30 at dusk after Santa magically lit the town Christmas tree and all the other trees on the Town Common and bandstand at the 20th annual Holiday Tree Lighting hosted by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce. See more photos below! (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Medal of Valor awarded to FF Barahona

MEDAL OF VALOR recipient firefighter Euclides Barahona (left), a Chelsea firefighter who resides in North Reading, was nominated for the award by Chelsea Fire Chief John Quatieri. (Courtesy Photo)

 

WORCESTER — North Reading resident Euclides Barahona was awarded the Medal of Valor at the Commonwealth at Massachusetts’ 36th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards ceremony…

 

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‘Water for Elephants: H.S. Edition’ opens this weekend

HAVE YOU EVER wanted to run away and join the circus? Experience the ups and downs of a Depression-era traveling circus in the Masquers production of “Water for Elephants” Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13. Cast members include (front row, l-r): Mikayla Hurley, Jackson Wisco, Aiden Buckley, Annabelle Gomes, Alyssa Butler; (middle row, l-r): Michael

 

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Volunteers needed for Wreaths Across America Day

NORTH READING — The public is invited to participate in Wreaths Across America Day at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, December 13.

On this day, fresh evergreen Christmas wreaths with red bows will be laid on the graves of 150 veterans at the cemetery on Elm Street. Veterans Event Committee members have been fundraising throughout the…

 

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In support of Toys for Tots

THE RESIDENTS of Martins Landing proudly presented donations of gift cards totaling nearly $3,200 to benefit the annual Toys for Tots initiative of the North Reading Fire and Police Departments. This year’s donation is more than triple the amount raised by Martins Landing residents last year, demonstrating their commitment to being an active partner in

 

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IRCC celebrates Christmas Around the World

ANDOVER — Celebrate the magic of the season with the Ipswich River Community Chorus at “Christmas in Harmony: Songs from Around the World.” The concert will be held at South Church in Andover on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m.

Over 80 singers—representing 30 communities across the North…

 

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Bids for 9 Mill St. home end Dec. 5

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The bidding process for the single-family home at 9 Mill St. owned by the town will close at noon tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 5.

The property, located strategically near the Reading town line off Route 28, was acquired in 2017 when the town was seeking to solve its water acquisition…

 

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