Brookline Police Chief; Melrose Hospital ‘C’ Grade: Patch Top Stories

SOMERVILLE, MA – From Brookline’s new police chief, Jennifer Paster, being sworn in, to MelroseWakefield Hospital receiving a “C” grade from a nation watchdog organization, these were the Patch top stories for the week ending May 12.

Newton Businesses Thrive With Help From Local Woman's Marketing Firm

"All Over Newton kept us alive," business owner Chris Osborn said of Lauren Berman's website and marketing firm.

Jennifer Paster Sworn In As Brookline Police Chief

Paster, a 23-year veteran of the Brookline Police Department, was sworn in at a public ceremony on Wednesday morning.

Medford High School Names New Principal

Marta Cabral has served as a house principal at Malden High School since 2019, and will begin her new role at Medford High on July 1.

Melrose Hospital Earns 'C' Grade In National Health Care Safety Rating

The grades are from the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national not-for-profit watchdog organization.

Malden To Add Transliterated Candidate Names In Chinese On 2023 Ballot

Candidates names will be transliterated in Chinese on the ballot for the 2023 municipal election on November 7.

Somerville Residents Demand Developers Commit To Affordable Housing

A petition will be delivered to the mayor and US2 developers on May 16 urging them to follow through on Union Square development plans.

Arlington's Brackett Elementary School Tabs New Principal

Gretchen Vice will serve as the next principal of the Brackett Elementary School in Arlington.