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Library’s elevator remains out of service

July 16, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Due to ongoing mechanical issues, the elevator at the Flint Memorial Library remains out of service; however, all floors of the building remain open.
The elevator provides access to the first, second and third floors of the building and enables those unable to use either the front stairs or…

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New officer, promotion and retirement at NRPD

July 16, 2025

THE TOWN’S newest police officer, Alex Sinyak, takes the oath of office administered by Town Clerk Sue Duplin. Looking on are Police Chief Mark Zimmerman (at left) and Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto (at right). See story, additional photo inside. (NRPD Photo by Sgt. Michael Marra)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Last week, the…

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Alexa Pepper awarded NRHRG scholarship

July 16, 2025

THE FIRST scholarship awarded by the North Reading Human Rights Group was presented to NRHS Class of 2025 graduate Alexa Pepper. From left: Erin McGaffigan, Principal, Collective Insight; Kat Preftes, Project Manager, Collective Insight; scholarship recipient Alexa Pepper; Bill Griffin, NRHRG; and Julie Elkins, NRHRG. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The North Reading Human…

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Competitive summer season ends for NRLL 12’s

July 16, 2025

THE NRLL 12-year-old All-Stars concluded their district tournament run recently after multiple close games and all-out effort. Pictured from left to right is Gabe Dias, Luke Robinson, Nik Traino, Lucas Giordano, Ike Carroll, Dom Hulett, Charlie Libby, Cam Mead, Ben Borkowski, Tyler Vautin, Nathan Boviard and Jackson Hodge in front. (Courtesy Photo)

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North Reading residents run well in Lynnfield’s 4th of July 5K

July 16, 2025

THE LYNNFIELD July 4th 5K featured 345 runners and 9 from North Reading. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — It was a sunny, pleasant day for the newly named Pillings Pond 5K (3.1 miles) July 4th road race in Lynnfield. It was the 58th-edition of the race as nine North Reading residents participated…

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A’s top Powerhouse 6-5 in extra innings

July 16, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — The North Reading A’s snapped their nine-game losing streak on Monday evening as they beat guest Powerhouse, 6-5, in eight innings at North Reading High.

With that win, the A’s improved to 4-15 in the North Shore Baseball League while Powerhouse fell to 6-5.

With two outs in the bottom…

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New spiritual leader at Temple Emmanuel

July 16, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Members of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield are excited to welcome Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein to Temple Emanuel as their new spiritual leader.
With 25 years of experience, Rabbi Micah brings a wealth of wisdom, a strong dedication to progressive Jewish values, and a unique mix of creativity, compassion, and community-building.

Rabbi…