Pierogi, Super Bowls, Logging: Patch Top Stories

MELROSE, MA — From a new police chief to ongoing union negotiations, here are the top stories from Patch for the week ending Dec. 2.

Area Ice Rink To Raise Money For Boys & Girls Clubs

The fundraiser is part of a larger 30th anniversary celebration by the FMC Ice Sports network.

Gun Violence Vigil Planned At Woburn United Methodist Church

A nationwide set of vigils is marking its 10th anniversary this year near the anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Melrose Police Prep For Transition As Longtime Chief Retires

Melrose Police Chief Michael Lyle thanked the community on Tuesday after close to 40 years with the department.

Woburn Restaurant Opens After Pierogi Pop-Ups, Investment Drive

Wild Fox Pierogi now has a restaurant home in The Fox Den after roughly four years of pop-up events around Massachusetts.

Burlington, Woburn Companies Among Top MA Places To Work In New Report

The Boston Globe Magazine released rankings this week for its 15th annual Top Places to Work report. Companies in Burlington and Woburn made the list.

More Hope, Frustration As Melrose Educator Contract Talks Continue

The School Committee said it has approved an agreement with its crossing guards. Negotiations are ongoing, though, with district teachers and paraprofessionals.

Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark Named Democratic House Whip

Clark will be the second-highest ranking Democrat in the next Congress, and only the second woman to hold the position after Nancy Pelosi.

Reading Plans Town Forest Dead Tree Removal

Crews were scheduled to enter a new phase of work this week to remove patches of dead pine trees in the town-owned recreation area.

North Reading Beats Shawsheen Tech In MIAA Division 5 Super Bowl

A high-scoring second half saw North Reading football break a tie to secure the school's first state Super Bowl win.

Malden Cleared To Transliterate Names On Ballots With New Legislation

The law aims to improve voting accessibility for Malden Chinese-speaking residents who don't speak English.