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What’s the Buzz?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing the details of your NR event or meeting is easy via [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must be posted at least 48 hours in advance on the town…

 

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IN CELEBRATION of Autism Acceptance Month, employees of the Fire Department and Town Hall wore their specially designed blue “North Reading Fire” t-shirts last week in their latest collaborative fundraiser. The shirt is designed with word “FIRE” emblazoned on the reverse side in the iconic multi-colored puzzle pieces that has come to represent neurodiversity inclusion

 

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Seeking volunteers for historic grave marker cleaning this spring

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society, North Reading Historical Commission, and Veterans Department will be hosting two events for volunteers willing to help clean historic grave markers and those belonging to North Reading veterans.

These events will be held this Sunday…

 

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Early Voting begins Saturday

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading’s annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, May 5. The Town Clerk’s office has provided essential dates, deadlines, and voting details for the town’s residents.

Residents who did not return their Annual Census may still vote, but they may need…

 

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NRGC to host Arbor Day celebration Friday

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Families are invited to meet at the gazebo at Ipswich River Park for a brief ceremony followed by a performance by students from the…

 

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Notice on Letters to Editor

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

The Transcript will not publish any Letters to the Editor about candidates running in the Town Election in our April 30 edition. (Letters on other topics are fine.)

Today was the deadline for all candidates—as well as their supporters—to submit letters about specific candidates. In…

 

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Cautious optimism for FY27 during a ‘very challenging time’

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026
By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Representative Bradley Jones expressed cautious optimism about the Fiscal 2027 budget in their annual visit to the School Committee Monday, April 13.

“It’s a very challenging time,” Jones said in reference to the…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published April 23, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 16 • APRIL 13-17, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 13-17, during which the House met for a total of three hours…

 

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Rock Lobstah!

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

 

HUNDREDS of quarts of the pastor’s secret lobster bisque were cooked personally by Rev. Dr. Rick Hughes for each of the weekly Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church. On Good Friday, even the Easter Bunny stopped by to enjoy a bowl of

 

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Between the Lines at the Flint Memorial Library

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

Music with Dara, Teen Drop-in hours with Laura Miranda, book clubs and story times

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages this week. Register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or…

 

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Whodunnit mystery theater and Kentucky Derby Day at Senior Center

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

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.

Free in-town transportation is available Monday–Friday with reservations made at least two days…

 

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Candidates have their say

SIX OF THE SEVEN candidates in the May 5 Town Election attended the Candidates Night forum hosted by the North Reading Republican Town Committee at Kitty’s Monday. From left: unopposed candidates John Murphy (Town Moderator), Julie Elkins (School Com.) and Ciara He (3-year CPC seat); NRRTC Chair and event host Jeff Yull; and the three

 

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