Educator Strike, Police Officers Sued, Ben Affleck: Patch Top Stories

MEDFORD, MA — From aging public safety buildings to new local taproom and bar destinations, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Jan. 13.

'Significant Water Damage' Impacts Arlington Town Hall

Officials said rain seeping through the Town Hall clock tower during recent storms was to blame for damage in the Lyons Hearing Room.

Ben Affleck Visits Medford Firefighters After Stop At Dunkin' Location

"You never know who you'll see out and about in Medford!" Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said.

Family Sues Over Fatal Newton Police Shooting

Betsy and Robert Conlon filed their lawsuit earlier this month on the two-year anniversary of their son Michael Conlon's death.

No Injuries In Woburn Rollover Crash: State Police

The three-car crash prompted delays on I-93 during the morning commute on Thursday

Newton Taproom Now Open, Brookline BYOB Bar Opens Soon

The Greater Boston area got a new destination for craft beer, wine and more last week with the opening of Burke’s Alewerks in Newton. The region is set to see another newcomer soon with the anticipated opening of Barlette, a BYOB bar in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner area.

Melrose Educators Authorize Strike

A vote to authorize a strike on Friday capped a busy week in tense Melrose teacher contract negotiations. The School Committee confirmed on Monday that it had requested state mediation as it bargains with its teachers. The union, which had previously criticized the move, then delivered a vote of no confidence in the Mayor and the School Committee on Tuesday.

Melrose Mayor Eyes Next Steps For Public Safety Buildings After Report

Mayor Paul Brodeur responded Thursday after a report by NBC Boston showed poor conditions inside Melrose's Fire Department Headquarters.

Ex-Arlington Town Employee Faces Conflict Of Interest Allegations

The State Ethics Commission said Michael Byrne may have violated state law while serving as Inspectional Services Department Director.

Brookline Police Investigate Car Break In, Apartment Building Burglary

Brookline Police this week confirmed a pair of investigations into a break in at a car and a burglary by a group of individuals at an apartment building earlier this month.

Bluebike Price Increases Take Effect Soon

The cost of Bluebike memberships and passes will increase across the bike sharing network later this month.