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Support Maya Ortiz at Saturday’s Trotting in Teal

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Join Maya Ortiz and her family and friends at Ipswich River Park this Saturday, July 19 for Trotting in Teal from noon to 3 p.m.

Ortiz, a rising sophomore in the pre-med track at UMass Amherst, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer midway through her senior year at NRHS in…

 

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Library’s elevator remains out of service

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Due to ongoing mechanical issues, the elevator at the Flint Memorial Library remains out of service; however, all floors of the building remain open.
The elevator provides access to the first, second and third floors of the building and enables those unable to use either the front stairs or…

 

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New officer, promotion and retirement at NRPD

THE TOWN’S newest police officer, Alex Sinyak, takes the oath of office administered by Town Clerk Sue Duplin. Looking on are Police Chief Mark Zimmerman (at left) and Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto (at right). See story, additional photo inside. (NRPD Photo by Sgt. Michael Marra)

 

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Last week, the…

 

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Alexa Pepper awarded NRHRG scholarship

THE FIRST scholarship awarded by the North Reading Human Rights Group was presented to NRHS Class of 2025 graduate Alexa Pepper. From left: Erin McGaffigan, Principal, Collective Insight; Kat Preftes, Project Manager, Collective Insight; scholarship recipient Alexa Pepper; Bill Griffin, NRHRG; and Julie Elkins, NRHRG. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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New spiritual leader at Temple Emmanuel

RABBI MICAH BECKER-KLEIN

WAKEFIELD — Members of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield are excited to welcome Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein to Temple Emanuel as their new spiritual leader.
With 25 years of experience, Rabbi Micah brings a wealth of wisdom, a strong dedication to progressive Jewish values, and a unique mix of creativity, compassion, and community-building.

Rabbi…

 

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Front Page published July 17, 2025

 

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Haverhill/Chestnut Street Intersection Traffic Signal Light to be Activated

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2025:

Contractors for the Department of Public Works are scheduled to return to the Haverhill and Chestnut Street intersection Wednesday afternoon to make adjustments, conduct final testing, and planned activation of the traffic signal lights. Police Officers will be at the intersection and lane closures are possible.

 

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Trotting in Teal: Teen ovarian cancer survivor hosts fundraiser to assist other YA patients

FRIENDSHIP ROCKS! Maya Ortiz (2nd from left) has drawn strength in her cancer journey from her three best friends since middle school: Mia Benecke (far left), and Brianna Aalto and Lauren Feffer. The Class of 2024 NRHS alums are organizing Trotting in Teal at IRP on July 19. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Town notifies Republic of contract non-performance as strike enters second week

Published July 10,2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — After meeting in executive session virtually on Thursday afternoon, July 3, to discuss the ongoing trash strike against Republic Services, the Select Board reconvened in open session to announce that it had voted to send a notice of non-performance with specific sections of its contract with…

 

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Double take!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Longtime North Reading resident Lew Vorrilas recently celebrated his 97th birthday. Many people in town knew Lew as the proprietor of Lew’s Mobil at the corner of Park and Haverhill streets for decades. Those passing by his Haverhill Street home may have even see him relaxing in his rocking lawn chair waving to

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The rockets red glare!

A SPECTACULAR Fourth of July fireworks display over Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield illuminates a gaggle of geese during the nation’s 249th birthday celebration. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

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Apple Festival needs artists, vendors

NORTH READING — The 31st annual Apple Festival will be held on Saturday September 20 from 10AM – 3PM (rain date: Sept. 21) on the grounds of the town’s 1720 Rev. Daniel Putnam House at 27 Bow St.

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