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Enjoy music and entertainment at IRP July 16 and July 19

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A summer of fun and outdoor musical entertainment continues in July thanks to the volunteer efforts of two different town groups, the North Reading Community Coffeehouse and the Friends of North Reading Parks and Recreation. Both events are being held at the Ipswich River Park gazebo free of charge…

 

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Mammography Van at IRP Aug. 5

NORTH READING — Are you due for your breast cancer screening? Then save yourself some time and the hassle of a commute into Boston or other area hospitals by scheduling an appointment today on Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van!

The van is coming to Ipswich River Park on Tuesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m…

 

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Moose awards Roselyn Gray Memorial Scholarship

NRHS CLASS of 2025 graduate Addison Stetson was recently awarded the $1,000 Roselyn Gray Memorial Scholarship from North Reading Moose Lodge 1511. Pictured with Addison and her parents are (from left): Moose Lodge board members Deb Cacciapuoti, Tara Beals and President Bill McGarry; Andy, Addison and Melissa Stetson; and Moose Lodge board members Ann Thompson

 

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Town issues termination notice for Hillview function hall

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Following the vote by Town Meeting in June to go forward with the planned demolition of the function hall facility at the Hillview Country Club rather than invest several million dollars in repairing the roof and making other structural upgrades to the building, the town has officially informed Ultra…

 

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Northeast students build shed for non-profit animal rescue organization

NORTHEAST METRO TECH students, instructors and Supt. David DiBarri join with staff from Eddie’s Ranch in front of the gambrel-style shed they built for the non-profit animal rescue organization. (Northeast Metro Tech Courtesy Photo)

 

WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech carpentry students, guided by their instructors, teamed up to construct a new storage shed for…

 

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Why you should use electric lawn equipment

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Now is the perfect time to rethink how you maintain your lawn, and switching to electric lawn equipment is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact. Gas-powered tools such as mowers and trimmers release significant emissions, while electric alternatives are cleaner, quieter, and just as effective.

Electric lawn…

 

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7 Vegetables to Grow Easily in Your Home Garden

(Family Features) Growing fresh, healthy vegetables at home may not be as hard as it sounds. Novice gardeners just need good dirt, easy plants to grow, lots of sunshine and the right amount of water.

Once you’ve prepared your garden plot, select one or all of these vegetables, which are among the easiest to grow…

 

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Front Page published July 10, 2025

 

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Public gets first glimpse of 20 Elm St. 40B proposal

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Residents and town officials alike got their first look at the conceptual redesign of the proposed 200-unit 40B project at 20 Elm St. on June 26.
First proposed by Nick Yebba and NY Ventures nearly six years ago on a portion of the former Thomson Country Club where the…

 

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The generosity of Friends

THE FRIENDS of the North Reading Council on Aging presented a check for $3,428.35 to the North Reading Food Pantry last week representing their share of this amazing community-wide Bingo fundraiser. The total amount raised was shared equally between the Friends and the Food Pantry. Presenting the check in the center foreground are: Friends of

 

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Trash company workers on strike

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — About 450 members of Teamsters Local 25 who work for the town’s trash contractor, Republic Services, voted to go on strike late Monday night as their contract was set to expire at midnight without having reached a settlement.

The strike went into effect Tuesday morning at the Peabody-based company…

 

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Mammography Van at IRP Aug. 5

NORTH READING — Are you due for your breast cancer screening? Then save yourself some time and the hassle of a commute into Boston or other area hospitals by scheduling an appointment today on Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van!

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