Lottery Ticket, School Safety, Restaurant Closes: Patch Top Stories

MELROSE, MA — From delayed parking permits to a batch of fire safety grants, here are top stories on Patch from the first week of 2023.

Malden Baby Is First Born In 2023 At MelroseWakefield Hospital

Mason Robert Saunders was born at 1:45 a.m. on Monday, the hospital announced.

Winning $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Medford

The ticket was one of six winning the top prize in the Mass Cash game last Thursday.

Woburn Strega Italiano Closes Permanently

Strega owners described the move as a "difficult decision" nine years after Strega opened in Woburn in 2013.

New Safety Rules In Place At Medford High School After Stabbing

The stabbing last month prompted new calls for change following previous violent incidents.

2023 Newton Parking Permits Delayed Due To Vendor Issues: Police

Police said 2022 resident parking permits will remain valid for the time being.

More Disruptions Hit Orange Line, Red Line, Green Line

The MBTA announced a series of planned weekend service disruptions across its subway network on Monday linked to work around Haymarket station, JFK/UMass and the new Medford/Tufts Green Line stop. The first of the disruptions will begin on Saturday just over a week after T officials confirmed previously unannounced issues that knocked several Orange Line train cars out of service.

State Grants Back Local Fire Safety Education Efforts

Malden, Medford, Arlington, Woburn, Brookline and Newton are among communities receiving money for programs to promote fire safety among children and older adults.

Tickets Available For Local High School Quiz Show Tapings

Brookline and Melrose high school student teams will head to Boston later this month to compete on the 14th season of GBH’s famous High School Quiz Show. Free tickets are available now to possibly be part of the live studio audience.

$1M Grant Backs New School Counselors In Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield

Counselors will assist in what officials this week described as "violence-related prevention and intervention" work.

Medford Releases Developers' Visions For Wellington Redevelopment

Medford released concept designs this week from developers envisioning various projects around the existing MBTA Wellington Station.