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North Reading Police Department and the Community Impact Team are hosting free Narcan training sessions on July 15 and July 20 at the Community...

Public Safety Update

• ⚡ Mosquito Spraying Today: Truck-mounted aerosol spraying by the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is scheduled for...

Truck-mounted aerosol spraying for mosquitoes is scheduled Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in North Reading. Residents can review the full ULV notice on the town website for timing and precautions.

East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will spray from sunset to 11:30 PM starting Monday using Zenivex E4, a reduced-risk pesticide applied at 1 oz...

Governor Healey signed the full $63.4 billion FY27 budget without vetoes, citing support for cities, towns, and schools facing challenges.

• Local...

The Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition recognized two key partners for strengthening local efforts.

• Dr. Cathy O'Connell received the 2026...

Mosquito Spraying Schedule

• ⚡ East Middlesex Mosquito Control: Spraying will occur in North Reading on July 14 between sunset and 11:30 PM near...

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project sprays North Reading July 14 from sunset to 11:30 PM.

• Affected area: Grant St., Park St., Winter St....

North Reading Public Schools' Assistant Superintendent underscores that children need healthy meals to learn, with the district serving them daily and recent state funding enabling universal free meals.

North Reading residents can join the Youth Services Committee meeting July 14 at 6 PM via Zoom to welcome candidate Maria Haseeb and discuss youth...

North Reading's Fire Station Building Committee meets virtually July 21 at 5 PM.

• Key updates planned on parcel reviews, site testing, and Vertex contract
• Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85044712091
• Recurring town meeting open to residents

North Reading athletes wrapped up spring seasons with community events and standout performances. Boys and girls lacrosse teams honored seniors and...

Contact Casella at 978-278-3122 for missed pickups or bulk requests.

Follow cart rules: hard surface, 3 feet apart, lids closed, wheels at...

North Reading's Select Board meets virtually Friday, July 10 at 7:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Join at...

State Policy Updates

• 🔥 Data Center Tax Breaks Paused: Massachusetts has halted applications for a 20-year sales and use tax exemption for data...

North Reading sees lighter shower activity this evening amid scattered storms across Southern New England. Highs reach the upper 70s to mid 80s with...

Massachusetts has paused applications for a 20-year data center tax exemption until developers prove projects won't raise residents' gas and electric...

Shawsheen Tech's June 16 meeting balanced financial fixes with standout student results.

• Financial oversight: Committee approved consultants to...

North Reading's Zoning Board of Appeals meets July 9, 2026, at 7 PM.

Key public hearings include:

• 62 Lowell Rd: Continued special permit for...

Town Government Updates

• 🔥 Independence Day Closure: North Reading Town Offices, Senior Center, and Library will be closed on July 3, 2026, with...