North Reading News

MELROSE — The Polymnia Choral Society will hold auditions for its “Spotlight on High School Talent” at two rehearsals in February which are open to local students.

As part of its educational and community involvement, Polymnia looks to shine a spotlight on aspiring young singers, musicians and other performing artists by featuring them in one…

NORTH READING – During the week of Monday, January 19 through Saturday, January 24, the North Reading Fire Department responded to 55 calls.

Monday, January 19

10:22 a.m., 160 Park St., power line down, arcing; 2:42 p.m., 6 Old Andover Rd., medical; 11:13 a.m., 1 Country Club Rd., medical; 9:51 p.m., 18 Lowell Rd., medical…

Published February 5, 2026

NORTH READING — A Park Street woman told police that she was the victim of a check washing theft on Friday, Jan. 23.

She went to the police station to report the theft at 9:57 a.m., stating that she mailed a check inside the U.S. Post Office at 174 Park St…

NORTH READING — Residents and their visitors should be aware of the town’s overnight winter parking ban, which gives the town the authority to tow any vehicle that is impeding snow removal operations.

The overnight parking ban is in effect between November 15 and April 15 from 1 a.m.–6 a.m. But during declared snow emergencies…

With our first significant snowfall in four years, your storm photos could be featured in next week’s edition of the Transcript! Embrace the winter wonderland that is all around us! We’re looking for photos of our readers having fun, digging out, playing with the kids (including the furry ones), and the awesome scenery… just use…

NORTH READING — North Reading Girl Scout Troop 62798 invites the community to clean out their closets, their basements, and even their garages as they will be collecting gently-used clothes, household textiles, small household items, and even books and media (no texts or encyclopedias, please) and come to one of our Community Collection Days to donate your goods…

WHAT A DIFFERENCE 72 hours makes! The photo above was taken at noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 near the main entrance to Ipswich River Park showing a scant amount of snow on the ground near the gazebo, flagpole and park benches. The photo below was taken at about noon on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after the…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A third prospective candidate has tossed his hat into the ring for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5.
William A. Cannell Jr. of 479 Park St. pulled papers for the one-year term on the Community Planning Commission. In the fall Cannell was jointly appointed by…