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Fall curbside collection of yard waste

November 7, 2024

NORTH READING — A curbside collection of yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves, and small branches, will take place on Saturday, Nov 23, and again on Saturday, Dec. 7. Waste must be curbside by 6:30 a.m. and in paper bags only. No plastic bags or barrels of loose yard waste will be accepted. Branches must…

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Make your reservations to the annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner

October 31, 2024

NORTH READING — The town’s senior citizens are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Hillview Country Club, 149 North St., on Sunday, November 24 beginning at 1 p.m. Doors will open at 12:15 p.m. with dinner service to begin at 1 p.m. The event will be held in the facility’s beautiful grand ballroom.

The…

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Thank you for your service!

October 24, 2024

THE SELECT BOARD honored Karen Marlin (center) for her 34 years of service as a Town Hall employee at Monday’s meeting as she will be retiring this week. Since 2011, she has served as the Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator and previously served as the secretary to the Select Board from 1990 to 2011.

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‘Haunted Happenings in the Hall’ and library

October 24, 2024

NORTH READING — The town’s youngsters have two opportunities on Halloween next Thursday, October 31 to celebrate the day and wear their costumes before they go Trick or Treating that night!

They are invited to stop by both the Flint Memorial Library and Town Hall.

The Halloween Parade at the library will take place from…

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Maya’s Mission is also North Reading’s as girls’ soccer team leads the way

September 26, 2024

THE NRHS girls’ soccer team is raising money for Maya’s Mission and the Together in Teal National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s fundraiser. To donate visit:
p2p.onecause.com/boston24/team/north-reading-girls-soccer-mayas-mission

The NRHS girls’ soccer team continues to make an impact both on and off the field with over 40 members participating in the “Together in Teal” ovarian cancer research…

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UPDATE: Field hockey shuts out Malden, falls to North Reading, beats Manchester-Essex for first time since 2017

September 19, 2024

JOSIE LAMBERT (15) scored a hat trick in NR’s 5-0 win over Rockport on Monday. Also pictured is Alyse Mutti (12), Madeline Lambert (7) and Brooke Keller (14). (Eric Evans Photo)

After press time:
North Reading defeats Malden 5-0 (Sept. 19)
North Reading falls to Lynnfield 1-0 (Sept. 18)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

ROCKPORT…

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For recycling, how clean is clean?

September 5, 2024

By JOHN ROGERS
Sustainability Committee Chair

According to the state’s RecycleSmartMA.org website, “The bottles and containers you recycle don’t need to be spotless, but they do need to be empty and free of liquid and most food residue. A quick wipe or rinse does the trick – no need to run the recyclables in the…

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NRCC Showcase returns Sept. 21 with outstanding performers

September 5, 2024

NORTH READING – The North Reading Community Coffeehouse returns to the Flint Memorial Library on Saturday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m.

“After completing our wonderful outdoor Summer Concert Series at Ipswich River Park, we move back indoors for our September Showcase. This one is a little different than most in that we are featuring two…

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School Committee looking ahead to FY26 budget season

August 29, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — The 2024-25 school year is just beginning and the Fiscal Year 2025 budget was passed at Town Meeting less than three months ago, but preparations are already being made for the FY26 School Department budget.

On Monday, September 9, the School Committee will present its FY26 budget goals, followed…