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Food Pantry gains a helping hand from elementary students

STUDENT volunteers who attend the Batchelder’s YMCA After School program carried their donations to the Food Pantry, which is located nearby at 150 Haverhill St. (Eva Hanegraaff Photo)

 

 


By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — In the small, white building next to the Union Congregational Church sits the North Reading Food Pantry. Set up like…

 

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Lacrosse girls pull a magic act on Marblehead

Update after press time: Melrose defeats Winchester 14-5 (April 9)

 

Published April 11, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELUCCI

Melrose enjoys first victory of season in 18-7 win

THE MELROSE High girls lacrosse team picked up a nice win over Marblehead last week and will face rival Wakefield on the road this Friday.

 

MELROSE—On Apr…

 

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Baseball team kicks season off with a winner

Updates after press time:
Melrose defeats Wakefield 5-1 (April 11)
Melrose falls to Reading 7-4 (April 10)
Melrose falls to Winchester 6-5 (April 9)

 

 

Published April 11, 2025

8-7 victory over Belmont is a nice start to spring  

After a rainy week, Melrose will host rival Wakefield this Friday at 4:15 p.m.

 

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Tennis boys facing strong competition 

Update after press time:
Melrose falls to Wakefield 3-2 (April 11)
Melrose falls to Reading 3-2 (April 10)

 

 

Published April 11, 2025
By JENNIFER GENTILE

The Melrose High boy’s tennis team will host Wakefield this Friday. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s tennis team has kicked off their season…

 

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Closing the budget gap an arduous process

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Have wrapped up multiple hours of budget presentations from all town departments over the course of three meetings in March plus an additional two workshop sessions, the Select Board continues to work with the town’s financial planners to balance the FY26 budget.

Department heads were tasked in late March…

 

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Lax boys pass test against Belmont

But Reading proves a challenge

 

Update after press time:
Melrose falls to Wakefield (April 11)
Melrose falls to Winchester 16-4 (April 9)

 

THE MELROSE High boys lacrosse team is hosting Wakefield this Friday afternoon in a must see event. (Dan Murphy photo, murphymediagroup.org)

 

 

Published April 11, 2025

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The…

 

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Are egg cartons recyclable?

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee Member

Egg cartons are a common household item, but their recyclability largely depends on the material they are made from. The three main types of egg cartons: paperboard, plastic, and styrofoam, each require different handling.

Paperboard egg cartons are generally recyclable in most curbside programs. They are made from recycled…

 

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Town to gain steady income stream from battery storage facility

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — How can the town increase its revenues without raising taxes and fees?

This is an ongoing debate, especially in a town with less than 13 percent of its tax base supported by commercial interests.

At the April 7 Select Board meeting, a unanimous vote by the board solidified a…

 

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A striking display of quilts by Lorna Allen

STOP BY the library this month to view nine colorful handmade quilts created by North Reading resident Lorna Allen, who is known to her quilting friends for her expertise in fabrics and color palettes. (Emily Klesaris Photo)

 

By EMILY KLESARIS

NORTH READING — After showcasing her sewing skills with dozens of charming handmade American…

 

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NRCC Showcase April 19

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its April 2025 Showcase on Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Activity Room. The performers are Jay “Singing Spirit” Cunningham, The Fretbenders featuring Dee and Bob Kordas, Chris Murray and Andrew Sexton.

“We have a group of very talented musicians…

 

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Seniors master the iPad with MVES

IPAD BASICS graduates pose with MVES staff members after receiving their course completion certificates. One iPad per household was also provided by MVES to the graduates. Front row, l-r: Jingxuan (Juno) Hong (MVES staff), Keli Yianacopolus (MVES staff), Michael Onessimo, McKayla Arnold (MVES Technology Access Program Manager), Linda Pearce and Sandra Frongillo; (back row, l-r):

 

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Live music at Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast Sat.

NORTH READING — On Saturday, April 12, Aldersgate UMC invites you to enjoy their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!

And this month, Art Grossman from the North Reading Community Coffeehouse returns to share his folk tunes! All offered…

 

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