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Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 6, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you ever wanted to learn more about Harold Parker State Forest right here in North Reading?

The North…

MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform “American Quilt,” celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.

Just like a quilt, this…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

Tinkerers unite at town Repair Fair Saturday

Let’s face it; everyone needs to save money these days and squeeze the most out of their household budgets. Well, what if you could do that while re-directing otherwise “broken” items from the trash heap?

Our town’s Sustainability Committee is attempting…

Note: This version has been edited from the article previously published in the North Reading Transcript print edition on March 5, 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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

Babysitter’s course plus beginner and intermediate pick-up pickleball

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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

Register for talk by Chronicle’s Ted Reinstein, Zentangle and St. Pat’s lunch

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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A candidate has stepped forward and pulled papers for School Committee in the annual Town Election. Julie Elkins of 3 Damon St. took out nomination papers last Friday, February 27.

The School Committee had been the last of the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 5, 2026
By MAUREEN DOHERTY

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60 YEARS AGO
March 3, 1966

Superintendent search. The School Committee voted unanimously Monday night to engage the services of Dr. Herold Hunt for $750 as a consultant in its search for a new Superintendent of Schools to replace Dr. George R. Quinn, whose resignation will take effect…

Published in the North Reading Transcript

NORTH READING – During the week of Sunday, February 8 through Saturday, February 14, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 80 calls.

Sunday, February 8

9:18 a.m., 8 Lakeside Blvd., medical; 4:40 p.m., 3 Burditt Rd., medical; 6:16 p.m., 9 Stewart Rd., medical; 1:16 a.m., 10 Mill St…