As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured […]

National Police Week, which occurs this year between May 11 and 17, honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is a time to recognize and pay homage to the sacrifices made to keep communities safe and an opportunity to support the colleagues and families of officers who […]

NORTH READING — Police Chief Mark Zimmerman is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department hosted the department’s first Citizens Police Academy, with 17 residents graduating.   The eight-week academy was held every Tuesday for two hours from Feb. 25 through April 15 and was open to all residents. Approximately seven participants were […]

NORTH READING — Police Chief Mark Zimmerman and Superintendent Patrick Daly report that the North Reading Police Department responded to a report of a bullet that was found in a parking lot adjacent to a school baseball field and Peabody Court Housing early this morning.   On Wednesday, April 16, at approximately 9:35 a.m., North […]

Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed every April, is an opportunity to remind drivers of the importance of focused and safe driving. The month aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving to everyone on the road, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that an […]