North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 14 • MARCH 30-APRIL 3, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 30-April 3. There were no roll calls in the House last…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

NORTH READING — All community members interested in learning more about electric vehicles and heat…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early in the annual Town Election, thanks to a unanimous vote by the Select Board Monday night.

Election Day will still be held on the first Tuesday in May, which…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Project 351 Ambassador Ethan Joseph, an eighth-grader at North Reading Middle School, has organized a clothing drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing children’s clothing insecurity for infants through age 12.

Donation boxes have been placed in…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 8, 2026

Earth Day celebration, Coffee Cupping, Playspace and Crafternoons at the library

NORTH READING — The Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St., is offering a variety of interesting events for patrons of all ages during the upcoming week. Patrons can register for events by calling 978-664-4942 or…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

60 YEARS AGO
April 7, 1966

New JHS Principal. At the March 29 meeting of the School Committee, James Lazenby was appointed to the position of Principal of the Junior High School by a unanimous vote. Mr. Lazenby has been the vice principal of…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Overnight emergency repaving work on the town’s stretch of Route 28 (Main Street), from the Andover line to the Reading line, is anticipated to continue until about May 8; however, any unforeseen conditions may extend the number of days required to complete…

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 8, 2026

NORTH READING — There’s always something new to do at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center! “Our Place on the Hill” is located at the top of the Town Common, 157 Park St. Drop by for lunch and meet up with old friends or make some new…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Grab your favorite antique or family heirloom and bring it to a fun evening of appreciation, analysis, and appraisal tonight, Thursday, April 9.

All are welcome to join the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society from 7-9 p.m. in the Activity Room…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — Three male youths from Andover targeted members of the North Reading High School girls’ spring track team as part of a viral TikTok prank dubbed “The Orbeez Challenge” on Sunday, March 29.

Police Officer Alexander Sinyak was in the vicinity of NRHS…