Missing Blind Man, Route 28 Work, New Poet Laureate: Patch Top Stories

SOMERVILLE, MA – From Melrose Public Schools returning to the drawing board in their superintendent search, to Arlington Police issuing a missing person notice for a blind man, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 31.

Several Roads To Close in Brookline For Boston Marathon

Beacon Street and several other roads in Brookline will be closed to inbound traffic on April 17 to accommodate for the Boston Marathon.

Melrose Public Schools Seeking Interim Superintendent of Schools

Tim Piwowar was selected as the pending superintendent of Melrose schools before withdrawing from the process Monday.

Medford Is Seeking Its Next Poet Laureate

The Medford Poet Laureate will serve a two-year term from July 2023 through June 2025, and will receive a $2,000 yearly stipend.

Arlington Police Issue Missing Person Alert For 56-Year Old Blind Man

Edward Leydon was last seen the morning of March 20, police said.

Route 28 Lane Closures In Somerville Start Soon

The lane closures are part of a $15.6 million project to perform bridge repairs along Route 28 between Cambridge and Somerville.

Newton School Committee Rejects Petition To Overturn DEI In Schools

A petition to overturn diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Newton Public Schools was rejected unanimously Tuesday evening.

Malden Composting Program Available To Residents Soon

Malden will offer free recycling carts and 30 compostable cart liners to the first 300 residents who participate in the program.