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Garden Club’s annual Spring Plant Sale May 17

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club will hold its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 17, rain or shine.

The plant sale will be held at the Park Street side of the Flint Memorial Library from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will include great quality plants, annuals, perennials, herbs and…

 

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Thank you for your service

THE SELECT BOARD recognized Jeff Strong Monday night for the 47 years of service he dedicated as a Call Firefighter and dispatcher of the North Reading Fire Department. Strong’s tenure began when he graduated from NRHS in 1978 and he served the maximum length of time — retiring upon reaching his 65th birthday. From left:

 

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Rev. Gayle McGlauflin ordained at Union Congregational Church

CLERGY from many faith traditions attended the ordination of Rev. Gayle McGlauflin. They included (front row, l-r): Charles Chege, Karen Kilty, Rev. Debbie Gline Allen, Rev. Elva Merry, Bishop (Fmr.) Jonathan Wisco, Rev. Laura Gronberg, Rev. Nancy Butcher; (back row, l-r): Deacon Tony O’Brien, Rev. Emelia Attridge, Rev. Tom Hathaway, Rev. Richard Hughes, Rev. Edward

 

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High marks for Police Dept.’s Citizen Police Academy

MEET THE 2025 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY graduates and instructors (front row, l-r): instructor Laura Miranda, Marshall Murray, Jeet Shangari and Lt. Joseph Thibodeau; (middle row, l-r): Melissa Bellavance, Yvonne Sorensen, Kim Kolodzieczak, Arya Kolodzieczak, Susan Luckiewicz, Lt. Derek Howe, Anna Sorensen, Marilyn Henderson and instructor Amy Luckiewicz; and (back row, l-r): Matheus Sena, Jason Lord,

 

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The ‘Maine’ Event BBQ benefit Saturday

NORTH READING — Imagine! For a freewill donation, you will sample five styles of BBQ and smoked meats ranging from steak tips, brisket and North Carolina pulled pork BBQ to chicken wings and ribs at Aldersgate’s The “Maine” Event this Saturday, May 10.

All of these tantalizing meats will be accompanied by delicious sides including…

 

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Sustainability Corner: How can I send less waste to the incinerator?

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Reducing the amount of waste we send to incinerators is crucial for protecting the environment and public health. Incinerators contribute to air pollution by releasing harmful toxins and greenhouse gases and destroy materials that could otherwise be recycled or composted. By adopting three changes in your daily habits, you…

 

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Front Page published May 8, 2025

 

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Contested Race: Select Board (vote for 2 out of 4)

Jeff Griffin, Select Board candidate
JEFF GRIFFIN
Select Board candidate

My name is Jeff Griffin. My family and I have been proud to call North Reading our home for the past 20 years. I own and operate a small business here in town and have had the opportunity to connect with the people of North…

 

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Contested Race: Community Planning Commission 2-year seat (vote for 1 of 2 candidates)

Jonathon Coste, Community Planning Commission 2-year seat candidate
JONATHON COSTE
CPC candidate, 2-year seat

My name is Jon Coste, and I’ve been a proud resident of North Reading for over 18 years. In that time, my family and I have built strong roots—raising four children, forging lasting friendships, and developing a deep appreciation for what…

 

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Town Election Day is Tuesday, May 6

ALL 12 CANDIDATES in the annual Town Election on May 6 participated in a spirited forum Tuesday night at Kitty’s hosted by the North Reading Republican Town Committee. Over 90 people attended and asked the candidates pointed questions as the town faces steep budget deficits in FY26 and beyond. From left: Chuck Carucci (Housing Authority),

 

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School Com. approves $40.7M operating budget

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING – The School Committee approved a revised operating budget request of $40,780,049 for FY26 at Monday’s public budget hearing.

It is $597,752 lower than the School District’s original request of $41,377,801. This reduction was achieved through a combination of receiving $150,545 in previously unanticipated funds due to per student increases…

 

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Park Street bridge road closure begins May 5

 

NORTH READING — On Monday, May 5, the Department of Public Works along with its contractor, Kodiak Corporation, will begin work to replace the Park Street bridge that carries Park Street over Martins Brook in the vicinity of the intersection with Winter Street and Freedom Drive.

As a result, Park Street – between Winter…

 

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