North Reading News

By NEIL ZOLOT

 NORTH READING — The initial estimate for the Fiscal Year 2026 School Department budget is $41,377,801, a 5.6% increase ($2,205,831) over the current budget of $39.1M.

Grants and revolving accounts are projected to rise by $224,013 — from $3,488,992 to $3,713,005 — making the current full budget total projected to rise  …

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING – Samantha Galvin has set…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — An easy unanimous decision for the Select Board to make was proclaiming March 10-13 “Dollars for Scholars Week” in North Reading.

DFS President Kathy Acciavatti made her annual pitch to the Select Board at last week’s meeting as the volunteer members of the nonprofit gear up to combine forces…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Three more potential candidates have stepped forward to seek elective office in the town’s upcoming annual election on May 6.

Kathryn Manupelli of 33 Valley Rd., pulled nomination papers Feb. 27 for one of two seats on the Select Board. Manupelli is a former longtime member of the board…

NORTH READING — Grab your favorite antique or family heirloom and bring it along to a fun evening of appreciation, analysis, and free appraisal! On Thursday, March 13, licensed antiques appraiser Ron Wackowski will share his deep expertise with the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society.

A perennially popular event, the Society’s Antiques Roadshow will…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — It’s March and that means the annual review of the town’s finances has begun.  Over the next several weeks, the financial status of what is being forecasted as a difficult year will be examined under a microscope. 

Starting this past Monday night the first group of department…

NORTH READING — In an effort to offset the energy consumption of North Reading High School the school’s Eco Team is running a “Tree-Plenish” event.

They will be taking orders for saplings until Thursday, March 13 in preparation for the planting that will take place Sunday, April 13.  They have a goal of 200 orders…

 NORTH READING — On Saturday, March 8 from 8-10 a.m., Aldersgate UMC invites you to enjoy their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more! All offered for free to bless the community, with free will donations accepted. Aldersgate is…

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — It is incredibly clear through the countless awards and competitions North Reading wins year after year that athletics are a major part of North Reading’s culture and community.  It is…