The North Reading Police Department was recently awarded a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Equipment Grant to provide car and booster seats for distribution to North Reading families in need. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research- Highway Safety Division awarded grants totaling nearly $170,000 to 65 local police […]

Chief Murphy is pleased to announce that members of the North Reading Police Department will be participating in the No-Shave November program for a second consecutive year. No-Shave November benefits Home Base, which is a joint Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program. Their goal it is to help veterans and families heal from […]

Happy Halloween! The recommended times for trick or treat are from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Parents and trick-or-treaters are urged to use flashlights or glow sticks so they are visible to traffic. Homeowners are reminded to illuminate their walkways and driveways if they are welcoming trick-or-treaters. Motorists are reminded to be on the lookout […]

On Tuesday, September 4th, spraying is planned for neighborhoods of North Reading that are located in the vicinity of Turner Dr., Patriot Way, Abbott Rd., Greene St. and streets off of Chestnut St. All spraying occurs between dusk and 11:30. If we have to postpone for any reason, we will spray the area the following […]

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, […]

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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 […]