Medford Home Fire, Double Burglary In Newton: Patch Top Stories

SOMERVILLE, MA – From a Newton pizza shop being burglarized twice in 10 days, to a massive fire at the home of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s son in Medford, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 24.

Newton Pizza Shop Burglarized Twice In 10 Days

The burglars smashed a window on the front door of the Waban store to enter the building, and stole multiple bottles of liquor, police said.

Brookline Select Board To Discuss Approving New Chief of Police

The Brookline Select Board will consider appointing Acting Chief of Police Jennifer Paster to permanently serve as Chief in a meeting.

Somerville Residents Can Now Send Ideas For $1M Participatory Budget

Somerville community members ages 12 years and older can now submit ideas for the City's $1M participatory budget through May 20.

Medford Fire Engulfs Home Of Senator Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report

The home at 44 Terrace Road in Medford belongs to Alexander James Warren, according to property records.

Brookline Town Election Ballot Questions Proposed

The questions cover Proposition 2 ½ override and debt exclusion as well as marijuana retail licenses. See them here.

Melrose Racial Justice Organization Reflects On Superintendent Search

The Melrose Racial Justice Community Coalition Steering Committee has voiced frustrations about the Melrose superintendent search.

Malden's Sahady Wants Capitol Riot Trial Moved To Massachusetts

Mark Sahady of Malden said he believes potential jurors will be less biased in Massachusetts, according to court documents.

Brookline Man Accused of Crashing Into Light Pole and Tree: Police

A semi-automatic ghost gun, two magazines, ammunition, fentanyl, and credit cards were found by police when they searched the van.

Somerville Seniors Urge City Council To Stop 90 Washington St. Plans

Development at 90 Washington St. would eliminate green space, parking, and trash collection at Cobble Hill Apartments, seniors said.

Somerville Passes Polyamorous Non-Discrimination Ordinances

The historic move makes Somerville the first city in the United States to extend explicit legal protections to polyamorous families.

Arlington Man Accused Of Hateful Graffiti At Bluebike Station

Albert Silva, 65, of Arlington, was arrested and charged Wednesday night in connection with homophobic graffiti found at a Bluebike Station.