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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026

One North Reading-connected obituary was published this week: Dixon, Donna Louise Scourtas, 83, formerly of North Reading and a longtime Middleton resident, who died Saturday, October 10, 2026. Her notice was posted by McDonald Funeral Home of Wakefield via Legacy.com.

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Property sales data skewed by entity transfers

North Reading real estate data shows wide price swings driven by two large entity transfers. From our own coverage: Property sales show wide price range this month.

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Fire panel meets on new station project

Fire Station Building Committee meets virtually Wednesday to continue work on North Reading's new station project.

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Modular classroom plan heads to ballot

North Reading's modular classroom replacement plan heads to a November ballot question. From our own coverage: School Committee modular classroom plan heads to voters.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026

North Reading's obituary notices this week cover three residents: Barringer, William "Bill" (80); Coco, Joan Manzelli (88); and McCarthy, Alan D. (81). Barringer, a North Reading resident who was born and raised in Everett, graduated from Suffolk University, where he played basketball, …

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Martins Landing condos lead sales volume

Martins Landing condo sales dominate volume as a $43 million outlier skews North Reading's housing market. From our own coverage: Martins Landing condos lead North Reading sales volume. Also in today's brief (10 items): Town Hall, schools closed today for Columbus Day; Veterans Events C…

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State election information posted for voters

North Reading posts voter information ahead of 2026 state election as town boards convene this week. Also in today's brief (9 items): Town posts information on 2026 state election; Town Hall and schools closed for Columbus Day; Veterans Events Committee meets Tuesday; Fire Station Build…

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Final paving set for Park, Central intersection

North Reading's public works department has scheduled the final paving layer at the Park Street and Central Street intersection. Also in today's brief (11 items): Town posts summary of fall town meeting warrant votes; Final paving scheduled at Park and Central streets; Schools' PreK-12 …

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