North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 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 on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — This year, one of the focus groups of the Community Impact Team’s PreK-12 Action Team has explored the topics of cell phone and social media use in the community.

In partnership with the North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition, the PreK-12…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to a Soul Supper event tonight, Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m., featuring public defender Peter Dickson in a conversation about Kingian Nonviolence as a way of life.

Dickson’s talk will explore one of the core tenets…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 10 • MARCH 2-6, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on two roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Both…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — With five days remaining for candidates to return their nomination papers for the May 5 Town Election, two more candidates have been certified. According to the Town Clerk’s office, both Julie Elkins and Jeff Griffin have been certified as…

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NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, February 22 through Saturday, February 28, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 57 calls.

Sunday, February 22

12:34 p.m., 1 Washington St., medical, motor vehicle accident; 2:08 p.m., 22A Carnation Circle, Reading, canceled en route. 2:42 p.m., 104 River St…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

NORTH READING — A 35-year-old Main Street man was arrested on several charges related to allegedly threatening a coffee shop employee on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Police went to Dunkin’ at 13 Main St. at 2:43 p.m. after an employee reported that a customer allegedly threatened…

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60 YEARS AGO
March 10, 1966

Vote count. Former Board of Public Works member Edward A. Carlson ousted nine-year Selectman veteran Malcolm MacRae by a 223 vote margin in Monday’s election in the only upset of the ballot.

Uh-Oh! Franco American SpaghettiOs: eight 15½ oz. cans for $1…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 12, 2026

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