North Reading Reminds Residents of New Trash Rules Taking Effect

The town's updated trash and recycling collection guidelines, effective July 1, remain the top item for residents this week, with the Department of Public Works issuing a fresh reminder Wednesday about the program changes.

TOWN HALL

The town's News Flash service posted a reminder on July 8 about the new trash and recycling collection guidelines that took effect July 1, urging residents to review the updated program details ahead of their next scheduled pickup. The notice, part of an ongoing public information push, points residents to the town website for the full list of changes to collection procedures.

Separately, the town's website confirms a Select Board meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 10, to be held virtually, along with committee meetings later in the month including the Historic District Commission and Youth Services Committee on July 14.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Representative Jones' July 10 District Office Hours Cancelled," according to a Patch report covering North Reading; the outlet reports that the state representative's planned constituent office hours for this Friday have been called off (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/northreading/representative-jones-july-10-district-office-hours-cancelled).

"George E. Thomas Jr. Obituary (2026) - North Reading, MA - Croswell Funeral Home," per Legacy.com; the listing notes services for the North Reading resident and North Reading High School community member (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/george-thomas-obituary?id=61913118).

COMING UP

The Select Board holds a virtual meeting on Friday, July 10. The Historic District Commission and the Youth Services Committee both meet Tuesday, July 14. A Narcan training session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, according to the town's public calendar.