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State to Postpone April 15 Tax Deadline

Posted by on Mar 27, 2020 in Local Headline News, North Reading News, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on State to Postpone April 15 Tax Deadline

Posted on: Friday, March 27, 2020 By MATT MURPHY State House News Service BOSTON — The April 15 deadline for filing state income tax returns will be postponed until July 15 under a deal announced Friday between Gov. Charlie Baker and legislative leaders. The change, which requires legislation, means the state tax deadline will now align with the new...

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A student’s perspective on learning outside the classroom

Posted by on Mar 26, 2020 in Local Headline News, North Reading News, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on A student’s perspective on learning outside the classroom

Published March 26, 2020 By JILLIAN STRING NORTH READING — North Reading High School senior Bridget Grew dialed into the School Committee’s virtual meeting Monday evening to provide student perspective regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and school closure. “Distance learning is a little unique, but I think both teachers and students alike are really making the best of it,”...

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Baker announces new health care resources, small business relief in wake of COVID-19

Posted by on Mar 26, 2020 in Local Headline News, North Reading News, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on Baker announces new health care resources, small business relief in wake of COVID-19

Published March 26, 2020 BOSTON – New initiatives, including new financial support for health care providers, expanded relief for small businesses, and a new federal waiver request to give the state expanded flexibility to respond to the public health emergency, have been announced by the Baker-Polito administration to support the ongoing COVID-19 response. The administration also joined life sciences leaders...

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Hornet coaches discuss state of spring sports

Posted by on Mar 26, 2020 in North Reading Sports, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on Hornet coaches discuss state of spring sports

Published March 26, 2020 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI NORTH READING — Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Massachusetts high school sports have been put on hold. The date for the first spring practices was originally scheduled for March 16. The MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association), who canceled the championship games in hockey and basketball on March 14 and 15, initially pushed the start date...

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Great run comes to end for Prep’s DiNapoli, Lopilato

Posted by on Mar 26, 2020 in North Reading Sports, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on Great run comes to end for Prep’s DiNapoli, Lopilato

Published March 26, 2020 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI FRAMINGHAM — It was a heartbreaking end to the season for the St. John’s Prep hockey team, which features two players from North Reading, on March 11 as they lost 3-2 in overtime to Pope Francis at Loring Arena in Framingham in the Super Eight semifinals. Jack Kennedy was the hero for...

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Hornets make North Reading proud at state semifinal

Posted by on Mar 19, 2020 in North Reading Sports, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on Hornets make North Reading proud at state semifinal

Published March 19, 2020 By DAN NUNN BOSTON — The NRHS girls’ basketball team’s historic season came to an end at the hands of the Foxboro Warriors, who defeated North Reading 52-35 on the Boston Garden parquet floor in the Division 2 State Semifinal on March 11. North Reading finished the season at 16-9 and went 4-1 in the state tournament. The...

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Marianne T. Quam, 70

Posted by on Mar 26, 2020 in North Reading Obituaries, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on Marianne T. Quam, 70

Known for her caring demeanor and making others happy Published March 26, 2020 NORTH READING — Marianne T. (Amorello) Quam – 70, of North Reading, formerly of Chelsea, died from injuries after being hit by a motor vehicle on Main Street in North Reading, on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Born in Revere on October 3, 1949, she was the daughter of...

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Robert R. Capillo, 89

Posted by on Mar 26, 2020 in North Reading Obituaries, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on Robert R. Capillo, 89

U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War Published March 26, 2020 NORTH READING — Robert R. Capillo, 89, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Boston on May 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Bandini)...

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Filomena M. Smith, 94

Posted by on Mar 26, 2020 in North Reading Obituaries, North Reading Transcript | Comments Off on Filomena M. Smith, 94

Hobbies included doll collecting, gardening and Italian cooking; ran Smitty’s Gulf Station and Smitty’s Texaco Service with late husband Published March 26, 2020 NORTH READING — Filomena M. (D’Ambrosio) Smith, 94, of North Reading, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 20, 2020, of natural causes. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Sylvia...

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