North Reading News

Published in the February 18, 2016 edition

Published in the February 11, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – Since she graduated from North Reading High School in 2014, the last 18 months have been a blur of service and opportunity for Sabrina Ponte…

Published in the February 11, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The Fields Committee recently appointed by the School Committee is about to get some reinforcement in the form of a member from the Board of Selectmen. The board voted unanimously to appoint Stephen O’Leary as Selectmen’s liaison last week.

The committee is…

Published in the February 11, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Andrew Schultz of North Reading has taken over the reins from Lisa DeLeo as the 2016 president of the Reading–North Reading Chamber of Commerce.

“I am honored to be at the helm,” said Schultz. “I hope to continue to work toward the Chamber’s…

Published in the February 11, 2016 edition

February 8, 2016 Winter Storm Update

NORTH READING — Due to the winter storm, Town of North Reading Non-Emergency Services, including Town Hall, Flint Memorial Library, and the O’Leary Senior Center, will close at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 8, 2016.  The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Monday evening has also been postponed.  As of…

Published in the February 4, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Five years after the possibility was first raised, Stop & Shop Co., owners of the vacant former old supermarket at 97 Main St., seems ready to pursue once again the possibility of bringing in Ocean State Job Lots as a tenant for…

Published in the February 4, 2016 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – The Zoning Board of Appeals cited neighborhood opposition in turning down the application of Francine Coughlin, owner of Bank ‘n Roll dog care and training business, to locate her business at 29 Main St.

ZBA member Joe Keyes said he could not…

Published in the February 4, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The School Committee voted unanimously to award the school system’s bus transportation contract to North Reading Transportation last week but a potential bus fee hike might be on the horizon.

Finance Director Michael Connelly said the district’s current three–year contract with North…

Published in the February 4, 2016 edition

Published in the February 4, 2016

NORTH READING – With Mardi Gras arriving next week that means it’s time to make the lobster bisque. The first of this year’s Lenten Luncheons at the Union Congregational Church will be held on Feb. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The luncheons are…

Published in the February 4, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Word has been received that the stork has visited a North Reading family and a winner has been declared  in the Transcript’s 10th annual First Baby of the New Year contest.

We are very excited to introduce the town’s newest resident to…