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One and done for Oct. TM

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A total of 200 voters dispensed with 20 warrant articles in just over three hours at October Town Meeting Monday night.

The electronic clickers used to tabulate most votes taken have proven to be popular with the attendees and has helped to speed up the process.

Among the actions…

 

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Two Commended Students named at NRHS

NRHS PRINCIPAL Dr. Miriam Meyer (at left) and guidance counselor Amy Rodriguez (at right) congratulate seniors Quin Kelly and Kevin Gu who were recently named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

NORTH READING — North Reading High School Principal Dr. Miriam Meyer has announced that Kevin Gu…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose field hockey ties Burlington and falls to Woburn on Senior Night after three consecutive wins

Post publication updates:
Melrose ties Burlington 2-2 (Oct. 20)

Melrose falls to Woburn 2-0 on Senior Night (Oct. 16)
Melrose defeats Wakefield 6-0 (Oct. 13)
Melrose defeats Peabody 7-0 (Oct. 10)

Melrose defeats Arlington 1-0 (Oct. 9)

 

 

Published October 10, 2025

Melrose does the unthinkable in field hockey loss

By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

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Enter if you dare: Haunted Playground Saturday Oct. 18

NORTH READING — Enter if you dare! The North Reading High School Masquers is once again presenting The Haunted Playground on Saturday, October 18 from 5-9 p.m. outside at the Batchelder Elementary School and on the baseball field at Carey Park.

This town tradition and Masquers fundraiser is a family-friendly event geared toward elementary and middle school…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose High boys’ soccer falls to Wakefield and Arlington after Wilmington win

Post publication update:
Melrose falls to Wakefield 3-1 (Oct. 13)

Melrose falls to Arlington 2-0 (Oct. 8)

 

 

Published October 10, 2025

Melrose High boys’ soccer shuts out Wilmington, 1-0

By CORY THOMAS

 

 

 

THE MELROSE High boy’s varsity soccer team is back to their winning ways after a 1-0 shutout over

 

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Volunteers give Town center a spit shine

A PORTION of the litter collected by a group of nearly two dozen student and adult volunteers on Sunday. Participants included (front row, l-r): Janet Stevenson (NR Green Alliance organizer), Anna Page (NRMS, 6th grade) and Shellie Kerrigan (NRHS teacher and EcoTeam organizer); (back row l-r): Naveen Stewart (NRHS, 11th grade), Usha Pillai (NR Green

 

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Food Pantry pottery sale fundraiser

ORIGINAL POTTERY pieces such as the pretty platter will be sold by potter Janet Chiovoloni with all proceeds to benefit the North Reading Food Pantry on Saturday, Oct. 25 (rain date Oct. 26) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — Janet Chiovoloni is once again hosting a fundraiser to benefit…

 

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Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast Oct. 11

NORTH READING — Aldersgate UMC invites you to take a break from cooking over the long holiday weekend! Attend their Free-for-All Breakfast buffet this Saturday, October 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. The breakfast fare includes pancakes and french toast, baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!  All this is…

 

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Veterans’ Day Breakfast: Call for photos and friendly roasts

NORTH READING — North Reading will be honoring its veterans at this year’s Veterans’ Day Breakfast with a special slideshow presentation.

All town veterans and their families are invited to submit a photo of veterans for inclusion in the slideshow.

Photos can be a scanned copy of a picture; a cellphone photo of a printed…

 

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Austin Prep Open House Oct. 19

READING — Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St., Reading invites prospective students and families to its Open House for Middle School (grades 6–8) and Upper School (grades 9–12) on Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Austin Prep offers rigorous academics, a wide range of athletics, and vibrant arts programs—all within a supportive…

 

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RMLD Open House today

READING — In celebration of National Public Power Week Oct. 6-10, the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is holding its annual Open House today, Thursday, Oct. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the RMLD Garage, 218 Ash St., Reading.

All ages are invited to this free, family-friendly event which includes face painting, balloon art, a…

 

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Hornets host 4th Annual North Reading Tennis Open

THE TENNIS Open’s mixed doubles finalists were, from left to right, Nelson Lau and Audrey Lau of Reading and Adam Reynolds and Lucie Reynolds of North Reading. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — The fourth annual North Reading Tennis Open took place last Saturday and Sunday at North Reading High. Proceeds for the…

 

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