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Batch students bring in the sheaves

Published in the July 6, 2017 edition

Calvin Fisher, Eva Fisher, Lucy Fisher, Ainsley Rymill, and Nolan Baker pause during the recent wheat harvest at the Batchelder School. Lucy displays one of 16 sheaves of winter wheat that they harvested, using kitchen scissors. (Courtesy Photo)
Calvin Fisher, Eva Fisher, Lucy Fisher, Ainsley Rymill, and Nolan Baker pause during the recent wheat harvest at the Batchelder School. Lucy displays one of 16 sheaves of winter wheat that they harvested, using kitchen scissors. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING – Just after school vacation began, five Batchelder…

 

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Veteran grateful for help from Magner

Published in the July 6, 2017 edition

Debby Andersen, shown during her time as a member of the Army National Guard. (Courtesy Photo)
Debby Andersen, shown during her time as a member of the Army National Guard. (Courtesy Photo)

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – The town’s veterans services officer has apparently built a reputation for helping people that extends well beyond the borders of North Reading.

 Last month, Debby…

 

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PHOTO: Serene sunset

Thanks to longtime North Reading resident Susan Warren for sending in this image of a stunning summer sunset spotted recently at Martins Pond after a storm had swept through the area. Got a photo you’d like to share with the community? Email it to nrtranscript@rcn.com. (Courtesy Photo/Susan Warren)
Thanks to longtime North Reading resident Susan Warren for sending in this image of a stunning summer sunset spotted recently at Martins Pond after a storm had swept through the area. Got a photo you’d like to share with the community? Email it to [email protected]. (Courtesy Photo/Susan Warren)

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Naval officer Peters pays brief visit to home town

Published in the June 29, 2017 edition

Lt. Commander Chris Peters, a North Reading native, is shown here receiving the Navy’s Commendation Medal. (Courtesy Photo)
Lt. Commander Chris Peters, a North Reading native, is shown here receiving the Navy’s Commendation Medal. (Courtesy Photo)

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – Chris Peters, a lieutenant commander in the Navy, got to visit his home town last week for the first time in some years as…

 

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NRHS honors beloved teacher, administrator

Published in the June 29, 2017 edition

Superintendent Jon Bernard (left) and Charles Jones after the hallway connecting North Reading Middle School and High School was named in Jones’ honor. (Bill Laforme photo)
Superintendent Jon Bernard (left) and Charles Jones after the hallway connecting North Reading Middle School and High School was named in Jones’ honor. (Bill Laforme photo)

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – For many years, students in North Reading knew Charlie Jones as a beloved social studies teacher…

 

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Man sentenced for 2009 robbery

Published in the June 29, 2017 edition

NORTH READING – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and North Reading Chief of Police Michael Murphy have announced that Michael S. Tranchita, 37, of Winchester, was found guilty of breaking and entering in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony, larceny over $250 and possession of…

 

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PHOTO: Prize winning anglers

(L-R) Derek Hallera, Ryan Dobbyn, Ian Heos and Brendon Heos show off their prize-winning catches at last weekend’s annual Martin’s Pond Children’s Fishing Derby. (Courtesy Photo)
(L-R) Derek Hallera, Ryan Dobbyn, Ian Heos and Brendon Heos show off their prize-winning catches at last weekend’s annual Martin’s Pond Children’s Fishing Derby. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the June 29, 2017 edition

 

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PHOTO: The cycle of life

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Thanks to Dawne Vittiglio for sending in this image of baby birds taken right outside her window. Got a North Reading photo to share with the community? Email it to the Transcript at [email protected]. (Courtesy Photo/Dawne Vittiglio)

Published in the June 29, 2017 edition

 

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Supplemental Milfoil Treatment at Martin’s Pond on Thursday, June 29th

Posted on: June 29, 2017

Areas of Martins Pond will be chemically treated to control invasive aquatic species on Thursday, June 29th.   The entire lake will be closed to all water uses (including swimming, boating and fishing) on the day of treatment only.  Furthermore, water from the lake cannot be used for watering livestock or…

 

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Time capsule awaiting future NRHS students

Published in the June 22, 2017 edition

NRHS students, joined by some recent graduates, show off the new hallway plaque commemorating a time capsule expected to be opened in the mid-2060s. (Bill Laforme photo)
NRHS students, joined by some recent graduates, show off the new hallway plaque commemorating a time capsule expected to be opened in the mid-2060s. (Bill Laforme photo)

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – A group of past and present North Reading High School students have put up a…

 

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Town has more than 1,000 LED streetlights now

Published in the June 22, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – More than 1,000 LED streetlights have been installed in North Reading as part of Reading Municipal Light Department’s pilot program, which began in fiscal year 2015. Jane Parenteau of RMLD told selectmen that the utility had installed 581 LED streetlights in North…

 

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Mexican style restaurant expected on Main Street

Published in the June 22, 2017 edition

By BILL LAFORME

NORTH READING – A new Mexican style restaurant is set to open later this fall in the spot most recently occupied by the Great American Tavern on Route 28.

Selectmen Monday night voted to approve the transfer of the common victualler and all-alcohol licenses previously…

 

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