Esports, New Coffee Shop, Ex-Firefighter Drug Case: Patch Top Stories

MELROSE, MA — From a new City Council president to a DPW employee responding to a fire near a home, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Dec. 9.

Car Crashes Into Wakefield Yoga Studio: Police

The crash remained under investigation on Sunday, according to Wakefield Police.

Former Malden Police Chief Named To Andrea Campbell Transition Team

Kevin Molis will serve on Campbell's Criminal Bureau Team during her transition.

Stoneham DPW Employee Helps Douse Fire: FD

Assistant DPW Director Joe Sarno saw smoke and acted quickly to help fight the flames, a spokesperson told Patch.

Grigoraitis Set To Become Melrose City Council President For 2023

Councilors backed Jen Grigoraitis on Monday in a non-binding caucus vote ahead of a formal election next month.

State Promises New Safety Measures On Lynn Fells Parkway After Review

New commitments come just over three months after a deadly car crash prompted renewed calls for safety improvements in the area.

Ex-Malden Firefighter Sentenced In Federal Drug Dealing Case

Joshua Eisnor, of North Reading, pleaded guilty in June after prosecutors said he sold drugs to other firefighters while on duty.

Caffè Nero Opens New Woburn Location

The coffee and pastry chain recently celebrated its new location with a ribbon cutting.

Burlington High School Esports Team To Compete For State Championship

The Red Devils Gaming team will head to HELIX eSports at Patriot Place this weekend with a shot at a state title.

DA, Police Investigating Alleged Melrose Anti-Muslim Incident

Officials said City Councilor Maya Jamaleddine and her family were targeted at a local gas station.

Person Killed In Melrose Train Incident: Police

Melrose Police confirmed that a person had been killed in an incident Friday afternoon.