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Air Force veteran is new Director of Veterans’ Services

U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN Chris Thomann (seated at far end of table in center rear) is the town’s new Director of Veterans’ Services and recently met with veterans during their weekly social at the Senior Center. He looks forward to meeting more veterans and their families, ensuring they have access to Chapter 115 benefits, federal

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NRPD Police Officer entrance exam Sept. 13

NORTH READING — Would you like to be a North Reading Police Office?

The North Reading Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for non-Civil Service, full-time police officer positions. Candidates should be highly motivated, self-disciplined and possess a community policing philosophy.

Interested candidates must register for and pass the upcoming written entrance examination this Saturday…

 

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Soggy weather didn’t dampen spirits at Welcome Back Carnival

BAM! When your dad’s a police officer you can bet that his pitch will be on-target at the dunk tank, as Leo DiFraia discovered when his dad Dave stepped up to the plate at Sunday’s Welcome Back Carnival at UCC moments before splashdown! (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — The Union Congregational Church was filled…

 

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Cataldo & Clark Quartet to perform at library Friday night

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Performing Artist Series presents An Evening with the Cataldo & Clark Quartet on Friday, September 12 from 7:30-10 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.).

The Coffeehouse is located in the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St. There is a suggested donation of $10…

 

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Deadline to apply for CPC vacancy Sept. 19

NORTH READING — The September 19 deadline to submit letters of interest to fill a vacancy on the Community Planning Commission (CPC) is fast approaching.

The Select Board and CPC are accepting letters of interest from individuals to fill an unexpired term on the CPC.  It is anticipated that a joint appointment would be made…

 

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Never forget the tragedy of 9/11

Editorial published September 11, 2025

For those of us who were around on September 11, 2001, the last two dozen years have gone by pretty quickly. But our memory of that day will stay with us forever.

On a crystal clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel…

 

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‘North Reading Goes Purple’ for Alzheimer’s

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in September, a small group of volunteers in town have launched a new initiative: North Reading Goes Purple!

To kick off the initiative, the Select Board voted to officially proclaim September as “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month” in town at their last meeting on September…

 

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Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast returns Sept. 13

NORTH READING — This Saturday, September 13, from 8 to 10 a.m., Aldersgate UMC invites you to enjoy their Free-for-All Breakfast buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more!  All this is offered for free to bless the community, with free…

 

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Storm front

DURING THE HEIGHT of last Saturday’s torrential rain storm, at approximately 6 p.m. on September 6, Haverhill Street was shut down in front of the Trinity Evangelical Church due to a large downed tree. Both fire and police responded. Northbound traffic was detoured through the church’s parking lot and southbound traffic was detoured down Mt.

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Abbey Romeo to sing at Apple Festival Sept. 20

NORTH READING — It’s September in North Reading, which means it’s Apple Festival time!

On Saturday, September 20 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), come on down to the Rev. Daniel Putnam House property at 27 Bow St. for the 31st Annual North Reading Apple Festival. As always, it will be a family-friendly day of fun…

 

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SC sponsors warrant article to deal with aging modulars

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The School Committee approved the wording of Article 13, which they will sponsor at October Town Meeting on Monday, October. 6.

Article 13 will ask voters for the funds to either repair or replace modular classroom units at the J. Turner Hood and E. Ethel Little Elementary Schools…

 

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Fly me to the moon!

THE MOON was 95% full on September 5 at 9 p.m. when this photo was taken, officially in its waxing gibbous phase two days before the full Corn Moon as we approach the autumnal equinox. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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