North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NORTH READING — The town of North Reading is transitioning to a new emergency communication system, which is a program offered by the North Shore Regional 911 Center, the town’s police and fire dispatch service. As part of this transition, residents who were in the…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

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

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: During the week of February 2-6, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 37 minutes.

The heat was turned up last…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — North Reading High School currently has 78 seniors working in internships during their last block of the day. That’s a 47% increase over last year.

Any senior in good academic standing is eligible to intern with one of 50…

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60 YEARS AGO
February 10, 1966

Celebrating electricity. Mr. John F. Hoy, wire inspector, announces that the week of Feb. 6-12 will be celebrated as National Electrical Week. This period was selected to include the 119th Anniversary of the birth of Thomas A. Edison, Feb. 11. “The theme…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Tiny Art Show silent auction bids due Friday

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. The library will be closed on Monday, February 16 in…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Afternoon tea, veterans coffee hour, BP checks, free movie

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…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Learning the true value of teamwork was the key takeaway for the Middle…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Ciara He of 27 Lakeside Blvd. has pulled nomination papers for the three-year term on the Community Planning Commission in the May 5 Town Election. This brings to five the number of potential candidates who have stepped forward…

NORTH READING — During the week of Sunday, January 25 through Saturday, January 31, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 65 calls.

Sunday, January 25

12:54 p.m., 4 Hensey Way, Wilmington, medical; 5:36 a.m., 134 North St., Royal Meadow View, medical; 11:54 a.m., 111 Lowell Rd., Edgewood Apts., medical; 7:52 a.m., 102 Central St…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

NORTH READING — Step back in time and discover the untold stories of five courageous women, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution.

“Women of ’76 — A Theatrical Tribute…