North Reading News

Published in the July 21, 2016 edition

Published in the July 14, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The third time was the charm for Francine Coughlin and her efforts to relocate her dog care business to 211 Main St.

Coughlin failed in two previous applications to win approval of a special permit for her business, Barn ‘n Roll, at…

Published in the July 14, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — A new healthy relationships curriculum is coming to North Reading Middle School next year after the School Committee unanimously signed off on the program last week.

Health education specialist Claudia Brown said the middle school’s new program pertains to building healthy relationships…

Published in the July 14, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

MIDDLETON – When John and Samantha Miller opened Vinum, their fine wine and craft beer shop on Route 114 in Middleton just about a…

Published in the July 14, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Repairs are currently underway on the Washington Street bridge over the Ipswich River.  The Mass. Department of Transportation, through its contractor, NEL Corporation of Middleton, is strengthening several components of the structure. At times, traffic will be limited to one lane.

This may lead to…

Published in the July 14, 2016 edition

Published in the July 7, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Despite a small amount of rain this week, this has, overall, been a very dry summer and that affects the town’s water supply capacity.  Reduced rainfall, combined with high seasonal water demand, has caused a shortage in available water and reduced water…

Published in the July 7, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Riddle: What is 114 feet tall, 28 feet wide, has stood in…

Published in the July 7, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled last week  that a referendum seeking to end the use of Common Core educational standards in the state cannot be included on the November ballot.

The Supreme Judicial Court ruled unanimously Friday that the wording of the question by…

Published in the July 7, 2016 edition

Published in the June 30, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Whether you prefer to call it Independence Day or the Fourth of July, the North Reading fireworks, family and food truck festival, on July 2 is a great way to celebrate our nation’s independence.

North Reading has a rich history of July 4th celebrations. The…

Published in the June 30, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – The Selectmen held the second of two meetings with Valerie Taylor, 13 Magnolia Rd. last week and at the end of a lengthy discussion reaffirmed their offer to sell a parcel of town owned land at 11 Magnolia Rd. for the replacement…