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Nominations due Jan. 31 for C.E. Jones Educator Excellence Award

January 16, 2025

NORTH READING — Charles E. Jones was an exemplary educator and administrator in the North Reading Public Schools for 38 years. His dedication to excellence in all aspects of his work, particularly his work with students, set a benchmark few professionals ever achieve.

Mr. Jones believed in a world of learning beyond the walls of…

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Five comics walked into Kitty’s

January 16, 2025

FIVE BOSTON-BRED comics recently performed stand up comedy to a packed house at Kitty’s on Main Street. The hostess was former North Reading resident and Kitty’s waitress Julie Perkins. She was joined by Dan Donahue, Tony Moschetto, Jan Davidson (Funniest Mom in America 3) and headliner Carolyn Plummer (Comics Come Home with Denis Leary). Letting their

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Little School Principal Interview Committee and forum

January 16, 2025

Published January 16, 2025

Click link below for today’s NRHS principal interview schedule.
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SEARCH SCHEDULE

NORTH READING — In the winter/spring of 2025, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Daly will lead the search for the next principal of the E. Ethel Little School to replace Christine Molle, who is retiring…

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Swearing-in ceremony

January 16, 2025

LONGTIME firefighter Jon Burt was recently appointed to the position of Provisional Fire Lieutenant in the North Reading Fire Department and was sworn in by Town Clerk Sue Duplin last Friday at Town Hall before colleagues, family and friends. It is the first provisional promotion to fire lieutenant made in the NRFD in over 30

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Citizens Police Academy accepting applications

January 16, 2025

NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman and the North Reading Police Department is inviting the community to participate in its eight-week Citizens Police Academy.

The NRPD will host a Citizens Police Academy from Feb. 25 to April 15, with classes being offered on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Anyone over…

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For the love of the game

January 16, 2025

THE NORTH READING MEN’S Over 55 soccer team finished in first place in Division 3 in the fall season after defeating Franklin in the semi-finals and Marblehead in the finals, both by scores of 4-0. Team members are (front row, l-r): Tony Camelo, Captain/Manager Matt Leighton, Todd Jackson, Hafid Zarouitte, Bob Chinchillo, Manager Greg Gasperoni

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Jones, House GOP ‘ready to get to work’

January 16, 2025

HOUSE MINORITY LEADER Brad Jones (R-North Reading) is sworn in for the 2025-2026 legislative session on New Year’s Day. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) is looking forward to leading his 25 Republican colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Jones was…

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Howling at the moon

January 16, 2025

THE WOLF MOON peeks over the 1829 Third Meeting House on the town common as the sun was rising on Tuesday morning. (Lori Capezzuto Photo)

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January 15, 2025

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Special Town Meeting on Jan. 27

January 9, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A Special Town Meeting to address the recently adopted state law allowing Accessory Dwelling Units by right in communities throughout the state will be held on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the NRHS gymnasium.

The Select Board voted Monday night to finalize Jan. 27 as the date…

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Reading Cooperative Bank to partner with Wakefield Co-op

January 9, 2025

READING — Reading Cooperative Bank and Wakefield Co-operative Bank announced their plans January 2 to enter into a partnership aimed at creating a stronger, more resilient financial institution dedicated to serving their customers and communities.

The newly formed organization will retain the name Reading Cooperative Bank and will be led by Reading Cooperative Bank’s current President…