NORTH READING — After meeting in executive session virtually on Thursday afternoon, July 3, to discuss the ongoing trash strike against Republic Services, the Select Board reconvened in open session to announce that it had voted to send a notice of non-performance with specific sections of its contract with…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Longtime North Reading resident Lew Vorrilas recently celebrated his 97th birthday. Many people in town knew Lew as the proprietor of Lew’s Mobil at the corner of Park and Haverhill streets for decades. Those passing by his Haverhill Street home may have even see him relaxing in his rocking lawn chair waving to
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A SPECTACULAR Fourth of July fireworks display over Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield illuminates a gaggle of geese during the nation’s 249th birthday celebration. (Maureen Doherty Photo)
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NORTH READING — The 31st annual Apple Festival will be held on Saturday September 20 from 10AM – 3PM (rain date: Sept. 21) on the grounds of the town’s 1720 Rev. Daniel Putnam House at 27 Bow St.
It’s the largest fundraiser of the year for the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society and all…
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NORTH READING — A summer of fun and outdoor musical entertainment continues in July thanks to the volunteer efforts of two different town groups, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse and the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation. Both events are being held at the Ipswich River Park gazebo free of charge…
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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 on Tuesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m…
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NRHS CLASS of 2025 graduate Addison Stetson was recently awarded the $1,000 Roselyn Gray Memorial Scholarship from North Reading Moose Lodge 1511. Pictured with Addison and her parents are (from left): Moose Lodge board members Deb Cacciapuoti, Tara Beals and President Bill McGarry; Andy, Addison and Melissa Stetson; and Moose Lodge board members Ann Thompson
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NORTH READING — Following the vote by Town Meeting in June to go forward with the planned demolition of the function hall facility at the Hillview Country Club rather than invest several million dollars in repairing the roof and making other structural upgrades to the building, the town has officially informed Ultra…
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NORTHEAST METRO TECH students, instructors and Supt. David DiBarri join with staff from Eddie’s Ranch in front of the gambrel-style shed they built for the non-profit animal rescue organization. (Northeast Metro Tech Courtesy Photo)
WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech carpentry students, guided by their instructors, teamed up to construct a new storage shed for…
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Now is the perfect time to rethink how you maintain your lawn, and switching to electric lawn equipment is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact. Gas-powered tools such as mowers and trimmers release significant emissions, while electric alternatives are cleaner, quieter, and just as effective.
Electric lawn…
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(Family Features) Growing fresh, healthy vegetables at home may not be as hard as it sounds. Novice gardeners just need good dirt, easy plants to grow, lots of sunshine and the right amount of water.
Once you’ve prepared your garden plot, select one or all of these vegetables, which are among the easiest to grow…
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