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They’re on the map!

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

 

BRIGHT PINK Townwide Yard Sale signs will dot North Reading’s landscape on Saturday, May 2 at 75 locations plus Town Hall thanks in large part to the dedicated volunteers of the Friends of the NR Council on Aging, including, from left: Cindy Elmore,

 

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CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Ciara He

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

 

UNCONTESTED RACE
(vote for 1)

CIARA HE

Community Planning Commission candidate

 

CIARA HE CPC candidate, 3-year seat

 

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…

 

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CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Dr. Julie Elkins

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

UNCONTESTED RACE
(vote for 1)

DR. JULIE ELKINS
School Committee candidate

 

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…

 

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Editor’s note on Candidate Statements

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

Incumbent Town Moderator John Murphy and incumbent Community Planning Commission (CPC) member William M. Cannell Jr., both of whom are running unopposed for their respective seats, chose not to submit candidates’ statements. Both of their terms are for one year.

 

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CIPC proposes funding $3.78M in capital projects in FY27

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

 

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Around the Schoolyard with North Reading Public Schools

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…

 

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Townwide Yard Sale Saturday, May 2

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…

 

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School Committee approves FY27 budget of $42.4M

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…

 

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Looking Back in the pages of the Transcript

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

 

60 YEARS AGO
April 28, 1966

New sign in town. “Park Square,” as the green area in front of the Flint Memorial Hall is known, is graced by a new “Town of North Reading, Inc. 1853” sign prominently featuring the town seal. The sign…

 

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Our Place on the Hill: Sketchbook class, learn table games, line dancing and more at Senior Center

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St.

Free in-town transportation is available Monday–Friday with reservations made at least two days…

 

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Unified voice for seniors

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

 

SEVERAL DOZEN SENIORS held a “Standout for North Reading Seniors” Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall prior to the Select Board meeting to protest what they say is a lack of decisive action to appoint a study committee to plan and site

 

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North Reading Police Department blotter: Select Bd. meeting ‘Zoom bombed’ by naked man’s photo

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — Police have launched an investigation into a “Zoom bombing” incident involving a picture of a naked man that occurred during the Select Board’s April 13 meeting.

Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto informed police about the “Zoom bombing” incident on Tuesday, April 14. Gilleberto…

 

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