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Local man, a former Stoneham auxiliary police officer, sentenced to prison for bribery charges

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts issued the following statement on a North Reading defendant who defrauded a company to obtain tens of millions of dollars of Mass Save funds through paying bribes and kickbacks to company employees

BOSTON – A former Stoneham Auxiliary Police Officer was sentenced in federal court in…

 

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Five candidates certified for ballot to date

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Five candidates in the annual Town Election have had their nomination papers certified by the Town Clerk’s Office thus ensuring that their names will appear on the May 6 ballot.

They are: Select Board candidates Rich Wallner (incumbent), Jeffrey Griffin and Michael Scarlata; School Committee candidate Jeffrey Friedman (incumbent…

 

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Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons return March 7

NORTH READING — The popular Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, will return this year with the first one scheduled for Friday, March 7.  The luncheon, which includes the pastor’s homemade lobster bisque, breads, beverages and desserts, are held in the church’s Fellowship Hall from noon to 1…

 

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Floral designer guest speaker of Friends of the NRCOA March 8

NORTH READING — The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging will be meeting Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center with a program presented by Gay Sheldon of the Boston Flower Market. 

Sheldon has worked for 14 years as an activity director with seniors and 25 years…

 

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Indulge your sweet tooth at Chocolate Affair Potluck Sunday

NORTH READING — Calling all chocolate lovers! The Union Congregational Church invites you to join us this Sunday, March 2 at 11:15 a.m. for our mouthwatering Chocolate Affair Potluck (rescheduled from February 9 due to snow).  

Whether you’re a master baker or just love indulging in sweet treats, bring your most delectable chocolate creation to…

 

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Applications for Townwide Yard Sale due April 18

NORTH READING — Plans are moving along for the annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 8            a.m. to 2 p.m. Pink flyers are out around town as a reminder that there is still time to clean out the attic and garage and make money from that…

 

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K of C Community Breakfast Sunday

NORTH READING — Warm up from the cold with a hearty (and tasty) breakfast, sponsored and cooked by the Knights of Columbus, North Reading Council #4544.

The community is invited to the Knight’s community breakfast, to be held at St. Theresa Parish Hall on Sunday, March 2, at 10 a.m. The menu will include scrambled…

 

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Masquers’ performs ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ Feb. 27 and March 1

NORTH READING — The public is invited to attend the NRHS Masquers performance of “Cyrano de Bergerac” tonight, Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the NRHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 each.

Your attendance will help the cast and crew put the finishing touches on their play in advance of the 2025 Massachusetts…

 

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Firefighters hone ice rescue training skills

NORTH READING Fire Department members practice ice rescues using a combination of flotation devices and ropes on the Concord Street Pond last week. See more photos inside today’s Transcript. (NRFD Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The current frigid conditions and persistent snowstorms have produced ideal conditions for the North Reading Fire Department to conduct its…

 

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Perfect score! 18 businesses pass alcohol compliance audit

NORTH READING — In 2021, the North Reading Select Board authorized Board Policy 1.21 establishing a rule that anyone who serves, takes orders for or delivers alcohol must have an approved alcohol server training program certificate, commonly known as TIPS, removing a 30-day grace period for servers and sellers. 

Policy 1.21 also established a…

 

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Apply now for 2025 Penney Richards Memorial Scholarships 

PENNEY RICHARDS

NORTH READING — Applications are being accepted for the 2024 Penney Richards Memorial Scholarships. 

The memorial fund was established by David and Penny Richards of North Reading in memory of their daughter, Penney, a 2001 graduate of North Reading High School. She was killed in a motorcycle crash in November 2009 at…

 

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Deadline to return nomination papers for Town Election is March 18

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Candidates who wish to run for elective office in the town’s annual election on Tuesday, May 6 have until Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. to return their nomination papers to the Town Clerk’s Office.

At least 50 certified town-wide signatures are required (per MGL c53, §7). Town Clerk…

 

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