North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

Police responded to the hit-and-run accident involving a 2020 Volvo tractor-trailer and a black 2022 BMW 430i coupe on Concord Street at 1:56 p.m. The Hyde Park man driving the tractor-trailer said the Burlington man driving the BMW allegedly drove off after the accident…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 12, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Friday the 13th is associated with bad luck, but this year the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is transforming it into an Acts of Kindness Day to “promote community generosity,” in the words of Executive Director Robert Miner.

“Acts…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on February 5, 2026.

By JIM SGOI, North Reading Public Schools Coordinator of Digital Learning

Over the past year, the North Reading Public Schools has made meaningful progress in strengthening technology across its schools. These efforts reflect a forward-looking approach to education, one that values innovation, accessibility, and the…

NORTH READING — Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation or call 978-664-6016. Registration is rolling with the new programs and activities added regularly.

Participation in Parks and Recreation activities by children and adults with diverse abilities is strongly encouraged. If an accommodation is required, please do not hesitate to reach…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Cultural Council has awarded over $10,000 in grants to local cultural organizations for FY26. Funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the local group looks for activities that benefit the North Reading community.

This year’s grants went to a variety of activities and included different age groups and diverse programs…

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 to Women of the American Revolution,” is a live performance…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club is providing an open meeting featuring a speaker on monarch butterflies on Wednesday, February 11 at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center at 7 p.m.

Katie Hone has been gardening all her life and is referred to as “The Monarch Gardener.” Her presentation is titled “Sustaining the Monarch, One Yard…

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.

Monday, February 9

10-10:30 a.m., Pre-K Storytime: Join Ms. Kim for books, games, songs and activities geared to 3- to 5-year-old children. No registration required.

7-8 p.m., Romantasy Book…

NORTH READING — On Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m., the North Reading Democratic Town Committee will meet in person at the North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St, North Reading, Room 14. This is a regular open meeting of the committee. Members will discuss ongoing projects in which the committee is engaged.

Those interested…

NORTH READING — The public is invited by three North Reading advocacy groups to participate in their Book Club discussion on the topic of disability visibility next Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 7-8:30 p.m.

The North Reading Human Rights Group (NRHRG), North Reading Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NR SEPAC), and the North Reading Commission on…