North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Spring is the perfect time to rethink how you maintain your lawn, and switching to electric lawn equipment is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact. Gas-powered tools such as mowers and trimmers release significant emissions, while…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

The following comes from Sam Bourgi, a finance analyst and researcher at InvestorsObserver.

Americans heading into Easter this year are paying far more for far less candy in their baskets, according to a new analysis from InvestorsObserver.

A review of five popular Easter candies sold…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The League of Women Voters of the North Shore is sponsoring a North Reading Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 14 of Town Hall, 235 North St. (Please note the time change from the previously announced time…

NORTH READING — The Massachusetts state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has informed the Town that emergency repaving work will begin on state Route 28 (also known as Main Street) on Sunday evening, March 29.

This repaving is in response to deteriorating pavement conditions. Repaving will be conducted by Newport Construction between the approximate hours of 7:30…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

Background – Part I: Wayland, Massachusetts is a very old town and its residents are very proud of its historical buildings and traditions. Right in the center of town, at the intersections of Route 20 with Routes 27 and 126…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse (NRCC) welcomes “Crowes Pasture” featuring Andy Rogovin and Monique Byrne this Saturday, March 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Crowes Pasture is a New England-based folk and Americana duo. Two-time nominees for…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at…

ATLANTA — Raffi Toby of North Reading earned the distinction of faculty honors for the fall 2025 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a perfect 4.0 academic average for the semester. He is a 2025 graduate of North Reading High School.

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

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