North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Increased student participation in the annual Core Measurement Survey and Report on substance use and abuse is a goal of the School Department, Drug Free Communities Grant Director Amy Luckiewicz and the Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition.

As…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — In a surprising turn of events, House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) announced on Monday morning that he is not running for re-election to an 18th term…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The annual Carl Cutlip Easter Egg Hunt for the children in town will be hosted by the Union Congregational Church on Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m. at the Batchelder School playground.

The Easter Egg Hunt will be for elementary school children…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or by going to the event calendar: flintmemoriallibrary.org.

The library’s elevator…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 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. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

Volume 51 – Report No. 12 • March 16-20, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 16-20, during which the House met for a total of 11 hours and 39 minutes…

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60 Years
Mar. 24, 1966

Down the rabbit hole. TV fans have a special treat in store Wednesday evening, March 30, the night of the exciting TV spectacular on ABC, “Alice In Wonderland.” The hour-long program launches the famous 10-day Rexall 1 cent sale the next day…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, the North Reading Fire Department responded to following calls.

Sunday, March 8

11:21 a.m., 3 Susan Drive, medical; 4:58 p.m., 200 North St., medical; 2:07 p.m., 55 Spruce Rd., medical; 5:56 p.m., 103 Main…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — A 41-year-old Greene Street man was arrested in Lynn on Wednesday, March 11 for allegedly having two outstanding warrants related to a domestic incident.

The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Service informed North Reading Police at 3:52 p.m. that Kenny…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) provides financial assistance for ride services through its TRIP Metro North program. This free program enables seniors and adults living with disabilities to ride with friends, neighbors and certain relatives to the places they need to go…