North Reading News

Slight decline in student enrollment predicted over next three years

Fluctuations should level out at 2,400

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

By MICHAEL GEOFFRION SCANNELL

NORTH READING — School officials say enrollment is expected to decline over the upcoming years, but these patterns may not last as long as a decade.

At the most recent School Committee meeting on Nov. 13, a presentation…

 

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‘The Many Moods of Christmas’ concert presented this weekend

Published in the December 1, 2017 edition

IRCC welcomes new Artistic Director Johnny Nichols Jr. who will conduct the group’s holiday concert this weekend. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The Ipswich River Community Chorus, formerly the North Reading Community Chorale, will present its holiday concert, “The Many Moods of Christmas,” on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30

 

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Life lessons learned on the gridiron

Rotary clubs host Thanksgiving rivals at luncheon

Published in the November 22, 2017 edition

THE RIVALRY between the Pioneers and Hornets was replaced with good cheer during the Lynnfield and North Reading Rotary Club’s annual pre-Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 15. Front, from left, NRHS Cheerleading Coach Kathleen Roy, NRHS Drum Major Emily Nearing, NRHS cheerleading

 

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Transcript kicks off 28th annual CCS appeal

Published in the November 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Thanks to the immense generosity of the readers of this newspaper, the Transcript has the good fortune to launch its 28th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund this week in support of the year-round good works of Christian Community Service (CCS).

All of

 

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Town’s new tax rate $16.34 Single rate remains

Published in the November 22, 2017 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — In fiscal year 2018, the town’s new property tax rate has increased slightly, to $16.34 per thousand of valuation. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday night to both establish this new tax rate and to keep the single tax rate in

 

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PHOTO: Seniors enjoy a day of thanks

THE GANG’S all here. Enjoying the traditional Senior Citizens’ Thanksgiving feast together were (clockwise from left): Rosemary and John Joyce, Pat and Paul Fillmore, Bob and Jean Mascola, John and Carol Angelo and Claudia Meaney.

Published in the November 22, 2017 edition

 

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Thanksgiving

Published in the November 22, 2017 edition

Thursday is Thanksgiving and it can’t come fast enough.

Alone among the major holidays, Thanksgiving has resisted the commercialization by the quick buck artists. Our crass modern culture has ruined everything from Presidents’ Day (car sales) to Christmas (take your pick). Thanksgiving survives more or less unscathed, a time

 

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North Reading Police arrest man for heroin possession following crash into pole

Approximately 1,000 homes were without power for several hours

Posted on: Friday, November 17, 2017

NORTH READING POLICE officers arrested Jonathan Robbins, 36, for possession of a Class A substance (heroin), negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation following the single car accident that snapped a utility pole in half at

 

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Veterans feted at traditional ceremonies

THE STAGE at the Batchelder School was set to honor the town’s veterans during formal Veterans’ Day ceremonies Saturday against a backdrop of red, white and blue held proudly by the Patriot Guard Riders. Veterans, town officials and special guest speakers along with Brownies, Daisies and Cub Scouts were among those who participated. (Maureen Doherty

 

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Playground crew recognized for raising over $100,000

THE CONSTRUCTION knowledge of four Little School dads provided valuable guidance to the PTO when it came time to build the school’s new playground. They were presented with awards of appreciation from the School Committee. From left: School Committee Chairman Mel Webster, volunteer Virgilio Bancarotta, Principal Christine Molle, volunteers Chuck Mulik and Tim Brewster, School

 

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Early holiday deadlines

Published in the November 16, 2017 edition

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 23, we need to move our deadlines ahead for both editorial and advertising copy.

• The deadline to submit photographs, press releases and Letters to the Editor will be Friday, Nov. 17, at noon

• The deadline to submit advertisements is

 

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PHOTO: Honoring father and son veterans

THIRD-GRADER Kate Berkley, 8, invited her neighbors, father and son veterans William (left) and Ed Piercey to the third grade’s “Thank You, Soldiers” Veterans’ Day performance at the Batchelder School.  William, U.S. Navy C.P.O. (retired), served from 1972-93 as an electrician. Ed, 90, served with the 88th Infantry Division in Italy and Germany during WWII

 

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