Nearby News: Preservation Act Rejected in Stoneham

Stoneham

Community Preservation Act Rejected by Voters

The majority of Stoneham residents who made their way to the polls in Tuesday's town election voted 'no' on the Community Preservation Act, which would've allowed the town to place a 1 percent surcharge on property taxes, with those funds and any matching funds from the state going to a fund specifically designated for open space, parks, recreational uses and conservation.

Meanwhile, Stoneham's incumbents won each of their contested races, although not without some strong challenges, according to results provided by Stoneham Town Clerk Maria Sagarino. - Dann DeMaina

Melrose

When Will Melrose's Golf Courses Open This Spring? 

With several snowstorms hitting the city this winter, Melrose golf courses are opening about a month later than last year. With temperatures rising and conditions at the course looking good, Mount Hood Golf Courseopened on Wednesday, according to Joan Bell, superintendent of Mount Hood and Public Open Space. Meanwhile, Bellevue Golf Club, a private nine-hole golf course, is expected to open at 8 a.m. Saturday, according to Manager Jeff Monteleone. - Mark Ouellette

Arlington

Police Apprehend Suspect in Connection with Recent Spike in Home Break-Ins

Police believe the suspect, Azad Terzian, of Watertown, and his accomplices played a "major role" in the recent rash of residential burglaries throughout the region, according to Arlington Police Chief Frederick Ryan. - John Waller

Woburn

New David O. Russell Movie Starring Big Names to Film in Woburn Next Week

Mayor Scott Galvin posted to his Facebook page last night that there will be filming for a new movie at the Clapp School next week.

According to Galvin, the yet-to-be-named movie stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Admans, and Louis C.K. Film executives and crews have been working with Mayor Scott Galvin, Superintendent Mark Donovan, Police Chief Robert Ferullo, Fire Chief Paul Tortolano and other key city and school department officials to prepare for the day of filming.