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NORTH READING STORM HUB: Updates on the Blizzard of 2015
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Photo credit: Snowman on the North Reading Common. Photo credit: Danielle Masterson
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School, Government and Business Closings and Delays:
- North Reading Public Schools have cancelled Monday afternoon and evening activities and will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The schools announced that they will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28 too.
- Town of North Reading Non-Emergency Services, including the Town Hall, Senior Center, and Flint Memorial Library, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
- Flint Memorial Library will close at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 and will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
- The post office will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
- All town meetings and activities for Monday, Jan. 26 and tomorrow, Jan. 27 have been postponed.
- Dunkin’ Donuts in North Reading will be closed on Tuesday.
- Park Street Veterinary Clinic is closing at 5 p.m. Monday because of the impending blizzard. It also plans to be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you’re short on food or medications for your pet, make sure you get there by 5 p.m. Monday.
Event Cancelations/Postponements:
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- Flint Memorial Library has postponed its 15 in ‘15 event that was scheduled on Tuesday. But don’t worry -- the event will be held at another date to be determined.
- Horseshoe Grille has postponed the winner dinner event planned for Monday night to Monday, March 2.
Power Outages:
North Reading Police reports that one phone line is done at Reading Municipal Light Department. Customers can call either 781-944-1342 or 781-944-1343.
Possible Shelter:
- If necessary, town officials are prepared to open a shelter at the Batchelder School. In the event that you need to leave your home, please be prepared to bring any medications that you might need.
Trash Collection:
- Trask pickup in North Reading is being delayed from Tuesday to Wednesday. The town asks that you don’t put out your trash and recycling until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Important phone numbers:
Emergencies -- 911
Police Department, non emergency -- 978-664-3133
Fire Department, non emergency -- 978-664-3112
Highway Department -- 978-664-6060
Water Department -- 978-664-6060
Reading Municipal Light Department -- 781-944-1340
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- Winter Weather Safety Tips From the Mass State Police
- Blizzard 2015: Hour-by-Hour Forecast
- Red Cross Offers Blizzard Preparation Safety Tips
- Safe Winter Driving Tips as Storm Approaches
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