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A 21-year-old Paxton man faces two counts of motor vehicle homicide plus OUI and speeding charges in the fiery Route 28 crash that killed an Andover...

A second human case of West Nile virus was confirmed in Middlesex County, involving a man in his 60s. Risk levels are now high in nearby communities...

The deadly Route 28 crash unfolded in a clear sequence:

• Saturday night: Matthew Sweeney, 21, charged with two counts of felony motor vehicle...

North Reading stands out as far safer than San Antonio based on FBI data analysis.

• Total crime rate sits at 472 per 100,000 in North Reading versus...

An overnight crash tore into a pizza shop at North and South Main Streets, leaving extensive structural damage and crime scene tape around the Route...

North Reading residents can subscribe to Planning Board meeting alerts via the Notify Me® button on the town calendar to stay informed on upcoming government sessions.

North Reading will open and deposit early voted ballots at Town Hall before Election Day.

• Public sessions at Room 5: Wednesday August 26 (4-8pm),...

North Reading neighbors are offering free items this week from craft supplies to furniture.

• Embroidery Thread & Hoops: Small box of mixed colors...

North Reading residents can cast ballots early for the Sept. 1 state primary from Saturday, Aug. 22 through Friday, Aug. 28, though smaller towns need...

Saturday looks ideal for North Reading outdoor plans with sunny skies and highs near 79.

• Rain chances stay very low all day, though beachgoers...

North Reading residents with a qualifying Nissan Leaf (2018-2025), 2025 Polestar 3, or 2025 Volvo EX90 can receive a free dcbel Ara charger that lets...

Massachusetts RMV's new driver education resources cover the four-foot passing law, safe intersection turns, and cyclists' rights to help future...

West Nile virus was detected in an Andover mosquito sample, raising the town's risk level to moderate.

North Reading residents in areas near Grant...

Governor Healey's emergency order labels kratom a Schedule I drug, banning sales statewide after a 14-day notice period. North Reading police and...

North Reading schools and libraries must now adopt written policies for selecting materials and handling concerns under the new Freedom to Read Law.
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North Reading's School Committee Evaluation Subcommittee holds a virtual meeting today to address Superintendent’s Goals and School Committee Goals. Residents can join via the Google Meet link listed in the calendar notice.

• Permanent traffic signals and reconstruction start at Park and Central Street the week of August 10.
• Project adds ADA-compliant ramps, sidewalks, curbing, markings and signage.
• Expect daytime delays; emergency vehicles maintain access throughout.

Operation Yellow Card's recovery of 48 endangered missing children across Massachusetts highlights the strength of multi-agency efforts involving the...

Massachusetts out-of-school suspensions fell sharply from nearly 28,500 in 2018 to under 22,000 in 2025, yet emergency removals more than doubled to...

• Families saved on supplies like folders, notebooks, and tech under $2,500 as the 6.5% tax was waived
• Teachers and parents noted every bit helps,...