North Reading News

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — The public is invited by three North Reading advocacy groups to participate in their Joint Book Club discussion on the topic of autism an exploring neurodiversity and identity on Tuesday, June 10 from 7-8:30 p.m.

The North Reading Human Rights Group (NRHRG…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

The annual Town Election season is in full swing and the Transcript has always offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves. It will be no different throughout the 2026 campaign. Here are some ground rules about publicizing those campaigns…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

BEVERLY — Books are the mirrors and windows to the world for children. They stimulate children’s imaginations while educating them in meaningful ways. Books unlock the world for children, build bridges of understanding amongst them, and introduce children to something new. It is for all…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

By BRETT SCHUTLZ
Sustainability Committee member

Reducing your water usage not only helps your wallet but also conserves a critical resource. The average American household uses 82 gallons of water per day, with more than 30% going to outdoor activities like lawn irrigation. By…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

By Michael Maloney, Principal,
L.D. Batchelder School

As we enter this season of transition, we wanted to highlight some reflections from our fifth-graders as they prepare for middle school. A special thank you to Athina Yiakas, Lily Curtin, Olivia Gadsby, and Anika Gadani…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in North Reading on Friday, April 10 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites the community to attend its April Soul Supper on Thursday, April 9, featuring an engaging and interactive workshop led by Greater Boston PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), a national organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and…

NORTH READING — The North Reading Public Schools Visual Arts Department proudly presents its Annual District Art Show from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 16.

Artwork of student artists in grades K-12 will be on display along Main Street at the North Reading Middle/High School, 189 Park St.

The public is invited to the Opening Reception next Tuesday…

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 on 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 2, 2026

READING — The Reading Art Association will present New England-based artist Ayelet Katz on Wednesday, April 8, taking place at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Woburn Street in Reading.

She works primarily in oils and watercolor, and plein air painting is central…

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

Learning to print our names in first grade was only the beginning. We learned to print each letter of the alphabet carefully; but Mrs. Cheney made it clear that we were just learning our letters so that someday we could move onto bigger and better…