North Reading News

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Incumbent Town Moderator John J. Murphy pulled nomination papers last Friday seeking to retain his seat in the upcoming annual Town Election on May 5.

The position of Town Moderator is elected annually and it is a position that Murphy has held for 21 years. He is also a…

NORTH READING — The 2026 Citizens Police Academy of the North Reading Police Department is accepting applications now through next Wednesday, February 11 at 12 noon.

This is an eight-week program run by members of the NRPD that will be held at the police station on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from March 10 through…

MELROSE — The Polymnia Choral Society will hold auditions for its “Spotlight on High School Talent” at two rehearsals in February which are open to local students.

As part of its educational and community involvement, Polymnia looks to shine a spotlight on aspiring young singers, musicians and other performing artists by featuring them in one…

NORTH READING – During the week of Monday, January 19 through Saturday, January 24, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 55 calls.

Monday, January 19

10:22 a.m., 160 Park St., power line down, arcing; 2:42 p.m., 6 Old Andover Rd., medical; 11:13 a.m., 1 Country Club Rd., medical; 9:51 p.m., 18 Lowell Rd., medical…

Published February 5, 2026

NORTH READING — A Park Street woman told police that she was the victim of a check washing theft on Friday, Jan. 23.

She went to the police station to report the theft at 9:57 a.m., stating that she mailed a check inside the U.S. Post Office at 174 Park St…

NORTH READING — Residents and their visitors should be aware of the town’s overnight winter parking ban, which gives the town the authority to tow any vehicle that is impeding snow removal operations.

The overnight parking ban is in effect between November 15 and April 15 from 1 a.m.–6 a.m. But during declared snow emergencies…

With our first significant snowfall in four years, your storm photos could be featured in next week’s edition of the Transcript! Embrace the winter wonderland that is all around us! We’re looking for photos of our readers having fun, digging out, playing with the kids (including the furry ones), and the awesome scenery… just use…