BOSTON – Acting United States Attorney William D. Weinreb spoke with members of the media today about Monday’s launch of a state-wide opioid abuse prevention campaign. The initiative, which is co-sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New England Field Division, seeks to inform the public and spur conversation about the dangers and consequences of abusing, […]

The below letter was sent to a North Reading resident. If you see this letter it is a scam. Please share this information and make sure to discuss this with the elders in your life. First page of scam letter Second page of letter

The North Reading Police Department is accepting lateral transfer applications for a permanent non Civil Service Police Officer. A full-time Law Enforcement Officer with a minimum of two years full time experience in his/her agency may apply to join the Department as a Lateral Transfer.  Applicants must have successfully graduated from a Massachusetts Municipal Police […]

Just a reminder that the North Reading Police have programs for both Autism and Silver Alert where loved ones can pre-register someone who is on the autism spectrum or an elder who may wander. This gives the police department important information in case we need to respond to someone’s residence in a time of need. […]

The North Reading Police Department has received several recent complaints about unleashed dogs at Ipswich River Park. Also of concern are reports that owners are not cleaning up after their dogs, particularly on the fields. We would like to remind everyone that the park is there for all people to use and that our Town […]

From our friends at the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers are using fake caller ID information to trick you into thinking they’re someone who can be trusted. The practice is called caller ID spoofing, and scammers can fake anyone’s phone number. Today, we got reports that scammers are spoofing the FTC’s Consumer Response Center’s phone number […]

– NOTICE – ROAD CONSTRUCTION September 10, 2017 Sunset Avenue (North St to Wagon Dr) Wagon Drive (Sunset Ave to Wyoming Ave) Wyoming Avenue (Wagon Dr to North St) Barbie Lane (Wyoming Ave to end) Road Reconstruction will tentatively begin on the above streets Tuesday September 12, 2017 (weather permitting). Access will be impacted by […]