Massachusetts' Top 5: Our Most Popular Facebook Stories This Week

From the beginnings of a new high school in Stoneham to honoring the memory of a fallen MIT officer, check out the stories Massachussetts Patch readers were sharing, reading and commenting on for the week of March 27.

Brockton Lawmaker Warns of Rumored ICE Raid

A Brockton lawmaker informed undocumented residents of the city to not open the door if they don't know who is knocking — and it caused a stir. In a post on her Facebook Page, State Rep. Michelle DuBois wrote that she was told by a person in the Latin community that the Immigration and Customs Agency were going to be in Brockton on Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29 for a raid.

In Support Of a New Stoneham High School

Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Michael Day wrote a letter to Jack McCarthy, deputy chief executive officer and executive director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the former expressing their endorsement of a new high school in Stoneham. The pair noted their appreciation of the "tremendous support the MSBA provided to the town during the Stoneham Middle School project," requesting further support of the town's Statement of Interest, which would permit moving forward with the next steps of this project.

‘Come and Get Me,’ Somerville Mayor Tells Sheriff Calling For Arrest of Sanctuary City Leaders

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone had a simple message for Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson after the controversial lawman called for the arrest of elected leaders of sanctuary cities: "Come and get me." Curtatone has long been an outspoken proponent of sanctuary cities and fervently defended Somerville's sanctuary status in the wake of President Trump's executive order pulling federal funding from municipalities that harbor undocumented immigrants.

Salem Moves Toward Sanctuary Status

The Sanctuary for Peace ordinance, which keeps local law enforcement from acting as immigration officials and continues to provide city services to undocumented residents, will go forward. Salem City Council's ad-hoc committee – made up of the entire City Council – recommended to approve the ordinance 7 to 4 on the evening of Wednesday, March 29.

Wilmington HS Teens Honor the Memory of Fallen MIT Officer Sean Collier

A group of Wilmington High School students spent the past two years learning about dedication and raising money in memory of a Wilmington High School alum who made the ultimate sacrifice. Fundraising efforts included dozens of lemonade stands and poinsettia sales. The sophomores decided to raise money to build a Food for the Poor home in the Central American country.

Photo credit: Mayor Joseph Curtatone via Facebook