North Reading News

By EMILY KLESARIS

NORTH READING — After showcasing her sewing skills with dozens of charming handmade American…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its April 2025 Showcase on Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Activity Room. The performers are Jay “Singing Spirit” Cunningham, The Fretbenders featuring Dee and Bob Kordas, Chris Murray and Andrew Sexton.

“We have a group of very talented musicians…

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NORTH READING — On Saturday, April 12, Aldersgate UMC invites you to enjoy their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!

And this month, Art Grossman from the North Reading Community Coffeehouse returns to share his folk tunes! All offered…

READING — The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) Citizens’ Advisory Board and Board of Commissioners approved an average rate increase of 6.6% effective April 1, 2025.

An average RMLD residential customer using approximately 800 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month can expect their monthly bill increase by approximately $9.50.

Approximately $5 (half) of the increase can…

By: Dr. Patrick C. Daly, Superintendent of the North Reading Public Schools

Ahead of the North Reading School Committee’s public hearing on April 7, 2025 on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget I would like to share some very important updates on the budget for the upcoming school year. At this point in time we are…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 6 will feature two contested races for Select Board and the two-year seat on the Community Planning Commission.

There is a four-way race for two seats on the Select Board, with incumbent Select Board member Richard Wallner seeking reelection to his seat…

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee supports the continuation of remote participation and access to municipal meetings.

State House Bill H62, “An Act Relative to Extending Certain Covid-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency,” seeks to continue this access

“I’d love to see the state approve this,” Chairman Scott Buckley said at the School…

NORTH READING —  The NRHS Student Council is holding a unique fundraiser open to families in town: “Egg My House!”

Surprise your children, grandchildren, neighbors or friends by ordering toy- and candy-filled Easter eggs to be scattered in their yard on the night of April 19 by the Student Council’s volunteer “Bunnies.” Those who…