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 […]