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Public hearings on new rates for water, trash and recycling
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — The Select Board with hold two public hearings at its next meeting on Monday, June 15 to set new water rates and establish new trash and recycling fees for the new fiscal year. The hybrid meeting will be……
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Sign up now for Amazing Berry Pond Scramble June 14
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH ANDOVER — The Friends of Harold Parker announce the ninth running of the Amazing Berry Pond Scramble! The race will take place rain or shine at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Berry Pond is located on Middleton Road in North Andover in DCR’s……
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Friends of NRCOA ice cream social and election of officers
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH READING — The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging will be meeting Monday, June 8 at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, 157 Park St., at 7 p.m. for an informational meeting, the annual election of officers and ice cream sundaes. Everyone is……
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What’s the Buzz?
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town……
Sports
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HORNET SPORTS TEAM UPDATES post publication 6/4
BOYS’ OUTDOOR TRACK 6/4 – Track and Field Meet of Champions at Merrimack College North Reading places 7th at MIAA Division 5 State Championship (May 31) The following teams were covered in the North Reading Transcript sports section published on June 4, 2026 GIRLS’ OUTDOOR TRACK 6/4 – Track and Field Meet of Champions……
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Girls’ tennis team falls to top-seeded Martha’s Vineyard in Round of 16
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI THE SENIORS led the Hornets to a terrific season and the Round of 16 in the Div. 3 state tournament. Pictured are seniors Madelyn Barnes-Felix, Mary Doble, Amelia Invencio, Ava Peake, Shenaya Verma and Juliet Wasilewski. (Eric Evans Photo) MARTHA’S……
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Girls’ lax leaves it all on the field in heartbreaking 9-8 tourney loss
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 THE GIRLS’ lacrosse team’s terrific season came to an end with a 9-8 loss to Swampscott in the first round of the D3 state tournament last week. (Eric Evans File Photo) By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — It was heartbreaking end to the season……
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Netmen beat Lynnfield in first round, end season with loss to Wayland
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI MATT TIBERII won his matchup at first singles, 6-1, 6-0 against Lynnfield in the first round of the D3 state tournament on May 27. (File Photo) LYNNFIELD — In the regular season, the North Reading High boys’ tennis team beat……
Obituaries
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Helen M. Gray, 78
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 A true humanitarian whose kindness knew no limits NORTH READING — Helen M. Gray, beloved mother, grandmother, godmother, cousin, devoted friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on January 23, 1948……
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Gregory R. Hollebeke, 72
Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 U.S. Navy veteran who loved golf and time spent with family and friends CAMILLUS, N.Y. — Gregory R. “Greg” Hollebeke, 72, of Camillus, N.Y., and formerly of North Reading, Mass., passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born in Oakland……
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Roy F. Walters, 94
Calling hours Sunday; funeral Monday Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 4, 2026 NORTH READING — Roy F. Walters, 94, of North Reading, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. His funeral will be held on Monday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Calling……