North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By: Michelle Caulfield, K-12 STEM Coordinator

In previous updates, we explored the “why” behind STEM—the critical need for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in a rapidly changing world. Today, the conversation has shifted. Under the leadership of the North Reading STEM Council, the focus…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading and the Police and Fire Departments are now using Motorola’s Rave Alert System to administer emergency alerts.

The town decommissioned CodeRED this past November after being notified of a nationwide cyber attack against the OnSolve CodeRED emergency…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — Now that tax filing season is underway, House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) is encouraging Massachusetts residents who are age 65 or older to check their eligibility for the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit when filing their 2025 state…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 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 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The administration of the North Reading Public Schools will be offering a school budget webinar for parents and members of the community regarding the status of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the North Reading Public Schools.

This webinar will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

NORTH READING — In partnership with the CIT’s North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition, the PreK-12 Action Team is offering a viewing of “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age” on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the DLL at NRHS. Updated for…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Although voters in the annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 5 will have just one contested race on the ballot, there are several new faces stepping forward to fill the uncontested seats along with a few incumbents.

Following Tuesday’s…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A representative sample of parents, educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and staff have been appointed to the Search Committee for a new principal at the North Reading Middle School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Daly has announced.

Current NRMS Principal Dr…