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Masquers one of 14 schools advancing to State Finals
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — They’ve done it again! The North Reading High School Masquers won the semifinal round of the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Drama Festival on March 9 for their one-act production of “Much Ado About Nothing.” They have...
FY25 School budget update: Closing budget gap may require override
By MICHAEL CONNELLY Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations The Administration presented its FY25 Preliminary School Budget to the North Reading School Committee at this week’s School Committee meeting on Monday March 11. The Fiscal Year 2025...
Commemoration of 50th anniversary of town flag by Select Board April 1
By MAUREEN DOHERTY NORTH READING — A little known anniversary is approaching this spring — the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the official town flag. During the past half century, the gold flag with green details has quietly stood alongside the American...
Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt March 24
NORTH READING – The annual Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt for the children in town will be hosted by the Union Congregational Church on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. at the Batchelder School playground. The Easter Egg Hunt will be for elementary school children and younger....
Sports
Fire Dept. invites community to Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K
NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department invite residents and community members to participate in the Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K. Fit Revolution is seeking more runners to participate in this year’s Hornet Hustle, which will be held...
Registration open for 2024 Bay State Summer Games
WOBURN – Registration for the 42nd annual Bay State Summer Games is now open. The 2024 Summer Games will include 30 sports with competitions from May 11 – July 27 at venues throughout eastern and central Massachusetts including Game On in Fitchburg, Boston Sports...
Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls’ hockey team falls in quarterfinals
WATERTOWN — A terrific season for the Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls’ hockey team came to an end on March 6 at the John Ryan Arena with a 2-0 loss to Notre Dame of Hingham in the Div. 1 state quarterfinals. The Tanners, led by NRHS junior Alyse Mutti,...
Two Hornets named boys’ basketball All-Stars
NORTH READING — The North Reading High boys’ basketball team had two players voted to the Cape Ann League All-Star team this season: Junior Matt Myette and sophomore Jason Berry. Both were named to the CAL 2nd Team All-Star squad. Berry was the leading scorer...
Obituaries
Edward F. Piercey, 96
Proud WWII veteran who was active in numerous civic and church organizations NORTH READING — Edward F. Piercey, 96, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville and Chelsea, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the...
James C. Heffernan Jr., 72
Lived a life full of love, laughter, adventure, joy and pride for his family NORTH READING — James C. Heffernan Jr. of North Reading, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 1,...
Richard M. Grout, 75
Air Force veteran and state pole vault champion who loved the outdoors NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Richard M. Grout (Dick) of North Conway, N.H., died on January 26, 2024 at the age of 75 after a long illness. Dick was born on March 3, 1948 in Melrose and was the...