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Learn to play tennis during April vacation plus InclYOUsion Sports with Parks & Rec

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

 

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NRHS third quarter honor roll announced

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading High School Principal Dr. Miriam Meyer has announced that the following students have earned honor roll standing for the third marking quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

HIGH HONORS
GRADE 9

Kathleen Anselmo, Anastasia Atsalis, Allison Attwood, Corrina Benedict, Isabella…

 

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Candidates Night forum Monday April 20 at Kitty’s

CORRECTION: Event Date Updated

Please note that the NRRTC Candidates Night scheduled for Monday, April 20 was incorrectly published as Tuesday, April 20. Please update your calendars accordingly.

 

 

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The public is invited to Candidates Night presented by the North Reading…

 

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What’s the Buzz?

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — Have you heard the latest buzz? Sharing your North Reading event or virtual meeting with our readers is easy. Email the details to: [email protected]. Deadline: Mondays at 5 p.m. (noon on Fridays preceding holiday weeks).

Public meetings: Agendas of public boards must…

 

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Enjoy live music at Community Coffeehouse Saturday night

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — The April Showcase of the North Reading Community Coffeehouse is Saturday, April 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Come enjoy live and local music featuring Diane Battistello, Mary Ann McAllister, Karen Silver and Jerry Sancinito. “Each performer will do about a 30-minute set. They will provide…

 

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A new generation embraces an ancient game

Middle School Chess Club surges in popularity

 

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

 

NORTH READING Middle School Chess Club champion Vihaan Kota, a sixth-grader, is congratulated by club advisors Michael Hursh (left) and James Burke (right) after winning the club’s version of the Stanley Cup in

 

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Townwide Yard Sale application deadline this Friday

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — Those planning to participate in annual Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday May 2, 2026 are reminded that applications for the are due by this Friday, April 17, 2026.

Applications can be obtained at the Senior Center, Library or Town Hall, or by…

 

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Between the Lines at the Flint Memorial Library

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

Share Your Joy: Collections & Hobbies April 22 plus meet Abigail Adams April 23

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages, with many special events during school vacation week, including…

 

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All ages welcome to Spring Fling with DJ Peter Accolla April 21 with the Senior Center

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

 

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St.

Free in-town transportation is available Monday–Friday with reservations made at least two…

 

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Looking Back in the pages of The Transcript

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

 

60 YEARS AGO
April. 14, 1966

Vacancy filled. Mrs. Ester V. Zeimetz was unanimously appointed to the School Committee at a joint meeting of the Selectmen and School Committee last Thursday evening. Her appointment was made to fill the vacancy caused by the recent…

 

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Focus on sustainability

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

 

VOLUNTEER Noah Gilbert repairs a pair of binoculars for Sustainability Committee member Jean Osborne at the committee’s Repair Fair. (John Rogers Photo)

 

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Police call off high speed chase involving pickup; summons driver

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

NORTH READING — A Wakefield man who allegedly sped through a construction zone and led a police officer on a high speed chase early Friday morning, April 3, has been summonsed to court on multiple charges.

Devin Shaw, 26, of 42 Essex St., Wakefield, was summonsed…

 

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