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Five Things North Reading Wants Under Its Christmas Tree
Here are five things North Reading wants for Christmas.

Merry Christmas Eve! Here are five things North Reading wants to see under its Christmas tree this year:
1. Something to fill the vacant Stop & Shop. North Reading would love to see something go into the vacant Stop & Shop on Main Street. Perhaps a Christmas Tree Shop, Trader Joe's or even an indoor playspace for kids.
2. New school approval. North Reading wants the town to approve it's proposal for a .
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3. More sidewalks. It's no secret that the town is in need of more . Residents and the Pedestrian Sidewalk Committee would love to see more sidewalks built.
4. Gifts for the Food Pantry. The to . According to CCS Co-chair Sandy Carriker, the estimated cost for a second door is $6,650, and $1,200 for exit signs and emergency lights.
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5. Route 28. North Reading would love to see more businesses on Route 28.
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