North Reading News

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The frequency of drinking, smoking and other use of tobacco, vaping, and using marijuana and unauthorized prescription drugs students is continuing to trend downward, according to the 2025 Core Measurement Report submitted by Drug Free Communities Director Amy Luckiewicz at the School Committee meeting at the E. Ethel Little…

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee Member

Reducing the amount of waste we send to incinerators is crucial for protecting the environment and public health. Incinerators contribute to air pollution by releasing harmful toxins and greenhouse gases and destroy materials that could otherwise be recycled or composted. By adopting three changes in your daily habits, you…

Published May 29, 2025

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — In a monumental graduation year, the NRHS seniors are getting ready to take on a new phase of their lives as they are off to college and careers.  Similarly, marking the end of an 11-year long career as principal, Anthony Loprete is…

NORTH READING — On Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m., the North Reading Democratic Town Committee will meet in person at the North Reading Town Hall, 235 North St, North Reading, Room 14. This is a regular open meeting of the committee. We’ll discuss ongoing projects the committee is engaged in.

Please note: Everyone is…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Human Rights Group is excited to sponsor its fourth annual Black & Brown Owned Market on Saturday, May 31 at the Ipswich River Park Gazebo.

The market will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and will feature local vendors that are all people of color. The products for sale…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — If voters were expecting a long night at the annual Town Meeting on Monday, June 9 with a total of 31 warrant articles on the docket, they’d be right.

But the Select Board also made things a little more interesting this past Monday night when they voted to squeeze…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — The North Reading Co. of Minit and Militia will host the town’s traditional Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies on the Town Common and at the town’s cemeteries on Monday, May 26.

Once again this year, the parade will start after the Memorial Day ceremonies on the Town Common. The…