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Unified voice for seniors

April 30, 2026

Photo published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

SEVERAL DOZEN SENIORS held a “Standout for North Reading Seniors” Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall prior to the Select Board meeting to protest what they say is a lack of decisive action to appoint a study committee to plan and site

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Hornets of the Week featured April 30, 2026

April 29, 2026

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April 24, 2026

IN CELEBRATION of Autism Acceptance Month, employees of the Fire Department and Town Hall wore their specially designed blue “North Reading Fire” t-shirts last week in their latest collaborative fundraiser. The shirt is designed with word “FIRE” emblazoned on the reverse side in the iconic multi-colored puzzle pieces that has come to represent neurodiversity inclusion

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UPDATE: Softball team falls to Essex Tech ending eight game winning streak

April 23, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

THE HORNETS celebrated an 11-10 comeback victory over Lynnfield on Tuesday at home. (Eric Evans Photo)

NORTH READING — The red-hot North Reading High softball team won its seventh-straight game…

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UPDATE: Hornet softball team extends win streak to seven games

April 16, 2026

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Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 16, 2026

Softball team wins three in a row

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

EMILY CASSARINO had 4 RBI and a homer against Triton, 3 RBI and a homer against Ipswich and 5 hits with 8 RBI against Newburyport

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CIT accepting nominations for 2026 Trusted Adult Awards

April 11, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 9, 2026

NORTH READING — According to the 2025 Core Measurement Survey, 92% of North Reading middle schoolers and 95% of high schoolers reported that they have a trusted adult they can talk to — a key protective factor against high-risk behavior.

“Ensuring adult connections in times…

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MassDOT public hearing on I-95 expansion April 9

April 3, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

READING/WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Public Transportation will be holding a live virtual design public hearing, hosted on the MassDOT website, to present the design for the proposed improvements on Interstate 95 North (Route 128) in Reading, Wakefield and Stoneham on Thursday, April 9…

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Two NRHS seniors to perform in 2026 Ice Spectacular

April 3, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 2, 2026

NORTH READING — Two North Reading High School seniors, Jack Sarno and Emily DeLisle, will be among the featured performers in the 2026 Ice Spectacular entitled “On the Move” presented by the North Shore Skating Club Friday through…

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Women in World Jazz free concert April 4

March 30, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — Women Activists for Peace & Social Justice will hold a free jazz concert on Saturday, April 4.

Hosted by the North Reading Human Rights Group, Women in World Jazz is a performing all women ensemble, founded by Tal Shalom-Kobi in 2015.

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Get your tickets for the Silver Tea!

March 29, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 26, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club invites the public to a celebration of its 70th year with a spectacular party and presentation by Ruth Loiseau, former White House floral designer.

The Garden Club’s annual Silver Tea is Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7…

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March 25, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Garden Club invites the public to a celebration of its 70th year with a spectacular party and presentation by Ruth Loiseau, former White House floral designer.

The Garden Club’s annual Silver Tea is Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Moose Lodge…

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Keeping their memories alive: A WWII European tour April 1

March 24, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on March 19, 2026

NORTH READING — The public is invited to attend a special multimedia historical presentation led by Vernon Chandler entitled “Keeping their memories alive: A WWII European tour” on Wednesday, April 1 from 1-3 p.m. at the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, 157 Park St.