Restaurant Closing, Orange Line Delays, Tornado Anniversary: Patch Top Stories

MALDEN, MA — From TV crews coming to Wakefield, to local voting in the Brazilian presidential election, here are Patch’s top stories for the week ending in Oct. 28.

5th Middlesex Senate Race Features Debates Over School Funding

School funding and rising school building costs were some of many topics featured in a state senate candidates forum in Wakefield earlier this month.

Wakefield Pitstop BBQ To Close Sunday

The restaurant is planning "something special" as it says goodbye to customers after more than 10 years of service.

Malden Preps For Runoff Elections At Brazilian Election Voting Site

Malden officials have warned of a "significant traffic and parking disruption" related to voting this weekend.

Pair Charged After Malden-Area Armed Robbery Arrests

Police said armed robberies spanned eight months before a pair of arrests on Wednesday.

Casting Agency Seeks Photo Double For Wakefield HBO Series Filming

Crews with HBO's "Julia" will come to Wakefield next week.

MBTA Promises Travel Time Dashboard As Orange Line Slowdowns Linger

The T has faced new criticism this week after GM Steve Poftak said in a letter that speed restrictions may continue into December.

Woburn Area Nears 100th Anniversary Of Deadly Tornado: NWS

The storm killed one person and injured several others, according to media reports 97 years ago.

Melrose Moves Forward With Library Project After Cost Increase

The city's construction contract for the project is roughly 12% more expensive than initial estimates, according to Mayor Paul Brodeur.

Melrose Schools Superintendent Set To Leave District

The School Committee will begin a superintendent search soon, School Committee Chair Jen McAndrew said on Tuesday.

Early Voting Underway As Burlington Decides CPA Question, Other Races

Burlington voters will decide over the coming weeks whether to opt into the state Community Preservation Act.