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Save the date for the Hornet HOF induction

Published in the September 24, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — The sixth North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held on Saturday evening, Oct. 17 at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading at 6 p.m.

The athletes to be inducted are:

halloffame_web• Alexis Capozzi, soccer, indoor/outdoor track; 2008.

• Chris Conroy…

 

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Little School ceremony honors beloved staff member

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

THE LITTLE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY has been renamed Peach Parkway in memory of the late Thea Peach, a longtime employee at the school who passed away earlier this year. On hand for the dedication ceremony were Thea’s husband Don Peach, (standing to left of the sign), Principal Christine Molle, center, front row and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Patrick Daly, front row, far right, surrounded by the rest if the Little School staff. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE LITTLE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY has been renamed Peach Parkway in memory of the late Thea Peach, a longtime employee at the school who passed away earlier this year. On hand for the dedication ceremony were Thea’s husband Don Peach, (standing to left of the sign), Principal Christine Molle,

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North Reading schools rank high in magazine survey

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – As far as Boston Magazine is concerned, the North Reading Public Schools are making the grade.

Just in time for back to school, the magazine published its biennial ratings of the best school systems in eastern Massachusetts, ranking North Reading number 48…

 

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Town Meeting will be asked to repeal sex offender bylaw

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

NORTH READING – Less than a year after adopting a town bylaw restricting the locations where registered sex offenders can live, Town Meeting voters will be asked to repeal the law in October.

As the Transcript reported last week, a recent decision by the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court…

 

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PHOTO: The year’s first bus ride

LITTLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Naomi Barber, Hazel Pearsall and Linus Pearsall await the school bus on last week’s first day of school. Naomi and Hazel are in the second grade and Linus is in kindergarten. (Bob Turosz Photo)
LITTLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Naomi Barber, Hazel Pearsall and Linus Pearsall await the school bus on last week’s first day of school. Naomi and Hazel are in the second grade and Linus is in kindergarten. (Bob Turosz Photo)

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

 

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Don’t miss Apple Festival on Saturday

Published in the September 17, 2015 editionbucketapples_0917

NORTH READING — The 21st annual Apple Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 on the Putnam House grounds.

The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society event will feature an apple pie contest, an art raffle, a silent art auction, artisans and…

 

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Taste of North Reading to benefit Food Pantry

Published in the September 17, 2015 edition

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NORTH READING — Sample food from over a dozen North Reading restaurants, enjoy live music, browse a silent auction and raffles – all while helping to feed others in our community. What better way to spend your evening? 

Aldersgate Church is hosting a benefit dinner for the North…

 

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Police in three towns investigate similar pattern of break–ins

Published in the September 10, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — Police in Wakefield, Reading and North Reading are investigating a pattern of burglaries and larcenies that appear to be connected to employees of the same door–to–door solicitation company.

North Reading Police Chief Michael P. Murphy, Wakefield Police Chief Rick Smith, and Reading Police Chief James…

 

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22 articles on Town Meeting warrant

Published in the September 10, 2015 edition

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By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — The Oct. 5 Town Meeting that will get underway in the high school’s Daniel Shay Performing Arts Center looks like it will be a “one and done” affair, with voters able to finish the town’s business in one fairly short session.

At…

 

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Youth Services expands free mentoring program

Published in the September 10, 2015 edition

NORTH READING — The North Reading Youth Services has announced that it is expanding its free Mentoring Program. The program now serves grades 3–8.

Youth Services is currently seeking high school mentors to serve as leaders to children in grades 3–8 each Wednesday for a 10–week session beginning…

 

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PHOTO: Time has run out

THE CLOCK FINALLY EXPIRED on the old high school gymnasium, which wrecking crews reduced to a pile of rubble on Tuesday. It didn’t take long to actually demolish the old gym, but the memories that lived there will last for decades. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE CLOCK FINALLY EXPIRED on the old high school gymnasium, which wrecking crews reduced to a pile of rubble on Tuesday. It didn’t take long to actually demolish the old gym, but the memories that lived there will last for decades. (Bob Turosz Photo)

Published in the September 10, 2015 edition

 

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Household Haz Waste Collection Saturday

Published in the September 10,2015 editionhazardouswaste_web

NORTH READING — North Reading’s annual Household Hazardous Waste collection takes place this Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Spindler DPW Complex at Chestnut Street.

There is no charge to residents for any items but proof of North Reading residency must be provided as this…

 

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