North Reading News

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department and mutual aid partners worked together to extinguish a fire in a Haverhill…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Let the games begin! Tuesday morning, January 20 is the first day that prospective candidates for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5 can pull nomination papers.

All candidates must submit nomination papers for all town elective offices by Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. for…

WAKEFIELD — Area high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary school are eligible to apply for scholarships from the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday, January 31, 2026. With delivery changes at local post offices, those who drop off their applications on the last day should bring…

NORTH READING — Open burning season in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is January 15 through May 1.  A permit from the North Reading Fire Department is required prior to any open burning. The following information is provided courtesy of the North Reading Fire Department.

To obtain and use a burn permit in North Reading, follow…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse will present its January 2026 Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Unlike typical Showcase events, there will be only two performers – Ric Page and The Fretbenders (Dee and Bob Kordas) at this event. “These are three exceptionally talented musicians and performers and they will…

NORTH READING — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an important call to action. The public is invited to join the North Reading and Reading communities in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19,

The town of Reading and the Reading Office of Equity and Social Justice will host…

NORTH READING — The town’s Veterans’ Services Officer, Christopher Thomann, is available to meet one on one with veterans and their family members to discuss the benefits to which they are entitled.

Thomann has recently added evening office hours on Mondays to accommodate veterans’ schedules as well.

All office hours will be held in the…

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Dishwashers can save water, if used correctly. Modern dishwashers, especially ENERGY STAR-certified models, are designed to use significantly less water than washing dishes by hand. While handwashing can use up to 27 gallons of water per load, an efficient dishwasher can clean the same amount of dishes with as…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — During the final week of the Transcript’s 36th annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund, an additional $2,200 in donations was received, closing out the tally this year at $35,678!

The 2025 fund drive, officially ended on “Little Christmas,” Tuesday, January 6 with all funds being provided to the North Reading-based…

NORTH READING — Aldersgate UMC invites you to enjoy their Free-for-All buffet of breakfast fare on Saturday, January 10 from 8–10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes and french toast, baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!

Again this month, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse’s Art Grossman will bring his tunes…

NORTH READING — Local nonprofits are celebrating the season with a combined $520,000…