No More Columbus Day in Somerville: Patch PM

Welcome to Thursday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines across the Massachusetts Patch network:

Somerville Drops Columbus Day For Indigenous Peoples' Day

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone said the city is not "erasing history" but rather expanding its scope.

Target Hiring 4,000+ Seasonal Workers In MA

The retail chain is looking to fill a variety of roles ahead of the holiday season.

'This'll Impress Your Idiot Friends From Sudbury': Jay Leno

Comedian Jay Leno has Sudbury native and actor Chris Evans on his car show, and throws in a fun little dig about Sudbury.

Mansfield Teen Honored For Aiding Elderly Man In Sweltering Heat

It was over 100 on the heat index when Ian Reddish found an elderly man on the ground and in need of help.

Waltham Man Back On Trial In Newton Murder-For-Hire Case

James Brescia, of Waltham was convicted of the murder-for-hire slaying of a Framingham man in a Newton parking lot, but it was overturned.

State Rejects Koh's Request For Recount In Lowell

The U.S. Rep candidate from Andover had wanted the recount delayed until after an investigation of Lowell's election process.

Photo: Christopher Columbus statue in New York. (AP File Photo/Bebeto Matthews)