As communities go in New England, North Reading is barely a teenager at 168 years old. The area was first settled in 1651 when neighboring Reading received a special land grant north of the Ipswich River, but North Reading only became an independent town in 1853.
Despite its youthful status, the town center retains a historic ambiance with a Federal-style meeting house and a Federal village with a well-preserved district of period houses.
The town has grown significantly from the initial six families who settled there in the 18th Century to approximately 15,000 today but North Reading’s well-deserved small-town reputation remains intact. So does its popularity as a hometown for commuters who work in the Boston Metro area.
Things To Do in North Reading:
Restaurants in North Reading:
- Joe Fish
- Horseshoe Grille
- Nan's Center Café
- Kitty's Restaurant and Lounge
- Teresa's Prime
- Mike's Famous Roast Beef and Pizza
Shopping in North Reading:
Check out the wide variety of shops at the Redstone Shopping Center in the neighboring town of Stoneham, MA!
North Reading Schools:
- E. Ethel Little School
- J. Turner Hood School
- L. D. Batchelder School
- North Reading Middle School
- North Reading High School
