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Sustainability Corner: How can I send less waste to the incinerator?

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…

 

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Front Page published May 8, 2025

 

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Contested Race: Select Board (vote for 2 out of 4)

Jeff Griffin, Select Board candidate
JEFF GRIFFIN
Select Board candidate

My name is Jeff Griffin. My family and I have been proud to call North Reading our home for the past 20 years. I own and operate a small business here in town and have had the opportunity to connect with the people of North…

 

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Contested Race: Community Planning Commission 2-year seat (vote for 1 of 2 candidates)

Jonathon Coste, Community Planning Commission 2-year seat candidate
JONATHON COSTE
CPC candidate, 2-year seat

My name is Jon Coste, and I’ve been a proud resident of North Reading for over 18 years. In that time, my family and I have built strong roots—raising four children, forging lasting friendships, and developing a deep appreciation for what…

 

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Town Election Day is Tuesday, May 6

ALL 12 CANDIDATES in the annual Town Election on May 6 participated in a spirited forum Tuesday night at Kitty’s hosted by the North Reading Republican Town Committee. Over 90 people attended and asked the candidates pointed questions as the town faces steep budget deficits in FY26 and beyond. From left: Chuck Carucci (Housing Authority),

 

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School Com. approves $40.7M operating budget

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING – The School Committee approved a revised operating budget request of $40,780,049 for FY26 at Monday’s public budget hearing.

It is $597,752 lower than the School District’s original request of $41,377,801. This reduction was achieved through a combination of receiving $150,545 in previously unanticipated funds due to per student increases…

 

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Park Street bridge road closure begins May 5

 

NORTH READING — On Monday, May 5, the Department of Public Works along with its contractor, Kodiak Corporation, will begin work to replace the Park Street bridge that carries Park Street over Martins Brook in the vicinity of the intersection with Winter Street and Freedom Drive.

As a result, Park Street – between Winter…

 

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Time to tickle your funny bone!

NORTH READING — The Veterans Department is hosting a Comedy Improv Series with comedian Jody Sloane. It starts Monday, May 5 and will run weekly for a total of six weeks.

Recognizing the many health benefits of laughter can help us understand the importance of adding more humor into our lives. The physical health benefits…

 

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Uncontested Race: School Committee (vote for 2)

Jeff Friedman, School Committee candidate

 

JEFFREY FRIEDMAN
School Committee candidate

Three educators. Most of us can name at least one. Someone that took the time to guide us. To motivate us. Someone that pushed us to be something more. A tough-loving soccer coach. A compassionate counselor. A third-grade teacher that made school fun and…

 

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Uncontested Race: Community Planning Commission 3-year seat (vote for 2)

Note: Current Chairman David Rudloff did not submit a candidate statement.

 

Warren R. Pearce, Jr., Community Planning
WARREN PEARCE
CPC candidate, 3-year seat

As a lifelong resident of North Reading, I am proud to run again for the Community Planning Commission.  I have served on the CPC for 33 years and my goal has…

 

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Fire Dept. awarded $4,554 state grant for turnout gear

BOSTON – The North Reading Fire Department has been awarded a $4,554 state Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Department of Fire Services.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) congratulated North Reading Fire Chief Donald W. Stats, Jr…

 

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NRRTC Food Drive May 3 during Townwide Yard Sale

NORTH READING — The North Reading Republican Town Committee is hosting its annual Food Drive in support of the North Reading Food Pantry, located at 150 Haverhill St., on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

NRRTC members will be on-site at the Food Pantry to accept the generous donations from the community. Parking is…

 

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