Haverhill Line
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The Haverhill Line is a branch of the MBTA Commuter Rail system, running north from downtown Boston, Massachusetts through the cities and towns of
Malden, Melrose, Wakefield, Reading, Wilmington, Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, and Haverhill.
An inbound train at Melrose Highlands station in 2014
1931-built Lawrence station, used until 2005
North Wilmington station reopened in 1979 along with the restoration of Haverhill service
Double track being installed in Andover in 2016
Reading, Massachusetts
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Reading is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, 16 miles (26 km) north of central Boston. The population was 25,518 at the 2020 census.
Downtown Reading in March 2014
Parker Tavern, built in 1694, is the oldest surviving building in Reading and was owned and operated by Ephraim Parker, great-grandson of Thomas Parker, one of Reading's founders for whom the town is likely named; the tavern is now a museum.
The Reading Post Office Square, c. 1905
Reading Town Hall