The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is aware of multiple recent “swatting” incidents. This Public Service Announcement (PSA) is intended to provide the public with information about what swatting is, how to take protective steps against swatting, and how to report potential incidents. The FBI takes swatting threats seriously and coordinates with federal, state, local, […]
Phone Service Restored
North Reading Police and Fire business telephone lines are restored and are now working normally! Thank you for your patience.
North Reading Police/Fire Business Telephones Lines are Currently Down
Update 5:25 p.m.: North Reading Police and Fire business telephone lines are restored and are now working normally! Thank you for your patience. To all residents and business owners: NRPD and NRFD police and fire admin/business lines are currently down. To reach the police or fire departments for non-emergency issues, call 978-664-1722. 911 service […]
North Reading Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips
The night of Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Children will be out trick-or-treating, and everyone should take precautions to keep Halloween a safe event. From wearing appropriate attire to checking your children’s candy to driving safely, everyone plays a role on this holiday. Young children should always be accompanied by responsible adults and parents and […]
North Reading Police Offer “Check Washing” Safety Tips Following Increase in Thefts
NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman and the North Reading Police Department would like to warn residents and community members about an increase in thefts and apparent “check washing” schemes. Altering stolen checks to fraudulently cash them is known as “check washing,” and is a common scheme in which various chemical washes are used to remove […]
***Martins Pond Update***
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY – UPDATE ON MARTINS POND MARTIN POND REMAINS CLOSED On August 9, 2017, the Town of North Reading Health Department conducted a visual assessment of Martins Pond for the presence of Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) per the request of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. As of today, Cyanobacteria is still present in […]
Suspect Arrested After Fleeing North Reading Police on Foot
NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that a suspect was arrested after fleeing on foot during a traffic stop on Lowell Road earlier this afternoon. The investigation remains active and ongoing, but earlier today North Reading Police conducted a traffic stop of a passenger vehicle for a motor vehicle violation. At some point, […]
NOTICE — Eurasian Milfoil Treatment Begins at Martin’s Pond on July 22
On Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Martin’s Pond will receive treatment for the “Eurasian Milfoil” a highly aggressive invasive plant that can quickly overtake small lakes and ponds. If not controlled, Milfoil can have damaging effects on natural wildlife, vegetation and recreational activities as it will continue to grow at a very rapid pace. Aquatic Control […]
Mosquito Spraying to begin on Friday, April 24th.
Mosquito Control Application As has been reported in local media, on Friday, April 24th, the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is scheduled to conduct mosquito control activities beginning early in the day. These activities will include a helicopter applying biological larvicide over large wetland areas. The helicopter is also expected to utilize Rita Mullin Field […]
North Reading Police introduce Autism Registration for Residents
The North Reading Police have introduced an information sheet for residents with family members with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This information sheet is for the family to fill out helpful and identifying information that first responders can use when interacting with people that have ASD. The Police Department has recently been trained and now have […]
