North Reading News

NORTH READING — The North Reading Police Department is in the process of implementing a body-worn camera (BWC) program, which includes training all officers on the BWC policy and the proper use of the cameras, with the goal of implementing them in mid-March, Police Chief Mark Zimmerman has announced.

A Body-Worn Camera Grant of $148,195…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — As we enter the final stretch for candidates to get on the May 6 Town Election ballot, one incumbent pulled papers to retain his seat and two more candidates have had their nomination papers certified by the Town Clerk’s office.

On March 6, incumbent CPC Chairman David Rudloff pulled…

 NORTH READING — The March North Reading Community Coffeehouse Showcase is this Saturday, March 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Performers Christine Elise, Mark Gaudet, Rob Laurens and Karen Silver will each do about a 30-minute set. 

“We have a group of very talented and diverse musicians this month which will make for a very…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — They’re back! After advancing through the preliminary round of the 2025 Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild’s One Act competition two weeks ago and winning multiple awards, the NRHS Masquers return to the local stage for two more performances of “Cyrano de Bergerac!”

The public is invited to attend tonight’s dress…

By NEIL ZOLOT

 NORTH READING — The initial estimate for the Fiscal Year 2026 School Department budget is $41,377,801, a 5.6% increase ($2,205,831) over the current budget of $39.1M.

Grants and revolving accounts are projected to rise by $224,013 — from $3,488,992 to $3,713,005 — making the current full budget total projected to rise  …

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – Samantha Galvin has set…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — An easy unanimous decision for the Select Board to make was proclaiming March 10-13 “Dollars for Scholars Week” in North Reading.

DFS President Kathy Acciavatti made her annual pitch to the Select Board at last week’s meeting as the volunteer members of the nonprofit gear up to combine forces…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Three more potential candidates have stepped forward to seek elective office in the town’s upcoming annual election on May 6.

Kathryn Manupelli of 33 Valley Rd., pulled nomination papers Feb. 27 for one of two seats on the Select Board. Manupelli is a former longtime member of the board…