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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

UNCONTESTED RACE
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CIARA HE

Community Planning Commission candidate

I am Ciara He, and my husband and I moved our young family to North Reading in 2022 because we love its strong schools and…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

UNCONTESTED RACE
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DR. JULIE ELKINS
School Committee candidate

My name is Dr. Julie Elkins and I am running for School Committee.

My mom and dad taught me that it was not enough just to…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Foresees future of the program in jeopardy without ‘reliable funding’

The following report of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC) on projects proposed to be funded in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and to be voted on at June Town Meeting was presented…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

With our deepest gratitude: Happy retirement

By Morgan Soares, Human Resources Administrator

This year, the North Reading Public Schools community gathers to celebrate the retirement of 15 remarkable individuals whose legacy spans decades. This milestone represents much more than a combined tenure; it reflects…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — Don’t miss the event of the year! The Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging is sponsoring its annual Townwide Yard Sale this Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. all over town, rain or shine. There will be…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026
By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee passed a school operating budget proposal of $42,537,423 for Fiscal Year 2027 Monday night. It is 4.3% higher ($1,757,374) than the FY26 budget.

The board’s preliminary recommendation in March had been $42,237,412, or 3.6% higher…