National Grid is warning their customers about an increase in scams that occurred over the holiday season. These scams include telephone calls demanding payment for continued service as well as people arriving at your house claiming to work for National Grid. Click on this link (National Grid-Personal and Account Security) for the actual warning from National Grid. National Grid can be contacted at 1 (800) 322-3223 to clarify billing issues and to confirm the identity of the person trying to secure account information or gain entry to the home. North Reading residents can always call the North Reading Police to ask questions or report suspicious activity. Remember: See something, say something. Residents can ask questions to the North Reading Police by calling our business line at (978) 664-3131 and then dial 0 to speak with the desk officer. Residents with emergencies should call 911.