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NORTH READING — The NRMS Hornet Productions invites the public to their production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” in the Performing Arts Center at NRMS/NRHS, 189 Park St.

Show times and dates are Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Saturday, January 31 at 2 p.m.

Tickets prices are $20 for adults and $12 for students/children. To purchase…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department and mutual aid partners worked together to extinguish a fire in a Haverhill…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Let the games begin! Tuesday morning, January 20 is the first day that prospective candidates for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5 can pull nomination papers.

All candidates must submit nomination papers for all town elective offices by Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. for…

WAKEFIELD — Area high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary school are eligible to apply for scholarships from the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday, January 31, 2026. With delivery changes at local post offices, those who drop off their applications on the last day should bring…

NORTH READING — Open burning season in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is January 15 through May 1.  A permit from the North Reading Fire Department is required prior to any open burning. The following information is provided courtesy of the North Reading Fire Department.

To obtain and use a burn permit in North Reading, follow…