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Repairs too high school drainage system will be “disruptive”

Published in the September 8, 2016 edition

A CRANE was brought in last week to replace two damaged air handling units (for heating and cooling) on the high school roof prior to the first day of school. (Bob Turosz Photo)
A CRANE was brought in last week to replace two damaged air handling units (for heating and cooling) on the high school roof prior to the first day of school. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – There will be obvious disruption of traffic to the…

 

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PHOTO: Mom’s helper

FOUR–YEAR–OLD Makenna Grimbilas came to the Batchelder School last week to help her mother Sara, a kindergarten teacher, get her classroom ready for the first day of school on Sept. 7. (Bob Turosz Photo)
FOUR–YEAR–OLD Makenna Grimbilas came to the Batchelder School last week to help her mother Sara, a kindergarten teacher, get her classroom ready for the first day of school on Sept. 7. (Bob Turosz Photo)

Published in the September 8, 2016 edition

 

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Students return to classrooms (and normalcy)

Published in the September 1, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Parents, students, teachers and administrators alike are looking forward to a ho–hum, uneventful first day of school (for a change) on Wednesday, Sept. 7. And well they deserve it.

For the first time in three years, North Reading will not be constructing…

 

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Town Meeting could be asked for funds to finish school fields

Published in the September 1, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – The annual fall town meeting will be held somewhat later than usual this year, on Oct. 17, just six weeks away. At this point it looks like there could be 16 warrant articles up for debate, including proposals for construction of restrooms…

 

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Selectmen say, let there be lights

Published in the September 1, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – This is a story about Christmas in August or how it’s never too early to start planning for the big event.

The Selectmen gave the green light (pun intended) to the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce and its plans to improve the…

 

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PHOTO: Horseshoe 90th

JENNY JOHNSON, co–host of NESN’s TV show “Dining Playbook” joins Horseshoe Grille owners Kathi and Pat Lee on the restaurant’s patio for their celebration of the Horseshoe’s 90th anniversary Monday. A full house of guests attended the affair. (Bob Turosz Photo)
JENNY JOHNSON, co–host of NESN’s TV show “Dining Playbook” joins Horseshoe Grille owners Kathi and Pat Lee on the restaurant’s patio for their celebration of the Horseshoe’s 90th anniversary Monday. A full house of guests attended the affair. (Bob Turosz Photo)

Published in the September 1, 2016 edition

 

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For 100th birthday, Clare Picciuto awarded high school diploma

Published in the August 25, 2016 edition

A DAY FOR CLARE. Selectman Stephen O'Leary brought congratulations from the town on the occasion of Clare Picciuto's 100th Birthday. The Selectmen declared her birthday "Clare Picciuto Day in North Reading. Seated at the left is Clare's granddaughter, Elisabeth Watson. (Bob Turosz Photo)
A DAY FOR CLARE. Selectman Stephen O’Leary brought congratulations from the town on the occasion of Clare Picciuto’s 100th Birthday. The Selectmen declared her birthday “Clare Picciuto Day in North Reading. Seated at the left is Clare’s granddaughter, Elisabeth Watson. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By BOB TUROSZ

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Andover wants to keep the town’s water business

Published in the August 25, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Just a couple of months after North Reading Town Meeting voted to join the MWRA district for future water supply starting in 2019, it appears the town of Andover is making a last minute pitch to remain the town’s primary water supplier…

 

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Selectmen nix beer and wine license transfer

Published in the August 25, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The Board of Selectmen refused to approve the transfer of a beer and wine sales license to a new store proposed for Main St. on Monday night, saying the new business didn’t fit the board’s vision of the vision of the type…

 

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PHOTO: Duck with an attitude

THIS DUCK at Martins Pond seems to have a disrespectful attitude towards photographer Lori Lynes but in reality he's just flapping his wings and folding them back. (Lori Lynes Photo)
THIS DUCK at Martins Pond seems to have a disrespectful attitude towards photographer Lori Lynes but in reality he’s just flapping his wings and folding them back. (Lori Lynes Photo)

Published in the August 25, 2016 edition

 

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Horseshoe Grille reaches 90th anniversary because it changed with the times

Published in the August 18, 2016 edition

THE NEWLY ENLARGED Horseshoe Grille Patio will be put to good use for the restaurant's 90th anniversary celebration. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE NEWLY ENLARGED Horseshoe Grille Patio will be put to good use for the restaurant’s 90th anniversary celebration. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The Horseshoe Grille on Route 28 has been a North Reading landmark and community institution for so long that it’s impossible…

 

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SSBC flips “off” switch on school lights controversy

Published in the August 18, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — With the High School construction project practically complete and very little, if any, discretionary money left in the budget, the Secondary Schools voted not to spend any additional funds to address concerns raised by an abutter about light emanating from the east…

 

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