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Updates, documents on town’s wastewater project accessible on DPW webpage
NORTH READING — The Department of Public Works (DPW) has established a dedicated wastewater (sewer) planning page on the town website to provide up-to-date information to the public about this major initiative that is anticipated to be the subject of a Special Town...

Free CIT parenting workshop series on teen substance use offered this summer
NORTH READING — Due to high demand, the North Reading Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition will again be offering the Guiding Good Choices parenting program this summer. The free workshop series is open to parents, grandparents and...

Horseshoe Grille Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament raises over $45K
\NORTH READING — The 37th annual Horseshoe Grille Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament was a huge success. The tournament featured a full field of 144 golfers who enjoyed great weather and superb conditions at the Hillview Golf Course. There were numerous...

PHOTO: Summertime tradition
KIDS IN THE Castle Estates neighborhood got a jump on summertime fun by celebrating the last day of school June 22 with their annual epic water balloon fight followed by frozen treats from the ice cream truck. (Courtesy Photo)
Sports

Hornet track sends 11 to New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia
THE NRHS girls’ track and field team sent six representatives to New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia. Pictured from left to right is Madison Vant, Ava McIntyre, Giuliana Ligor, Kayla Budny, Hayden MacLellan and Abigail Lilley. (NRHS Track Photo) PHILADELPHIA — The...

Boys’ lacrosse team celebrates strong season
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — At the North Reading High boys’ lacrosse banquet a couple of weeks ago, head coach Chuck Campobasso gave out five awards. Joe Collins, a senior defenseman and long-stick midfielder, received the team’s MVP while senior goalie,...

North Reading Northeast baseball off to a good start
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI Last summer, the North Reading Northeast Baseball League team (ages 14-18) finished the year at 9-5 as they came in second place to Wilmington in the South division. Marco Vittozzi returns for his 24th-season as the team’s manager and he has...

Sports Page: June 30, 2022
Obituaries

Kelly-Ann M. Hartley, 53
Cherished wife, mother, stepmother and daughter NORTH READING — Kelly-Ann M. (Dyer) Hartley, 53, of North Reading, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 22, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly-Ann was the beloved wife of David W....

Richard N. Gerardi, 88
Always encouraged friends and family to follow their dreams NORTH READING — Richard N. Gerardi, 88, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died at Winchester Hospital on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Edna M. (Jones) Gerardi. Born in...

Jean A. Bittner, 92
Loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a love for music and dancing BEVERLY — Jean A. (Delorey) Bittner, formerly Jean A. Lynch, 92, of Beverly, formerly Winter Haven, Fla. and North Reading, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022. Jean was born on May 8, 1930...