Somerville Strangling, Newton’s Rockport Layoffs: Patch Top Stories

SOMERVILLE, MA – From a Somerville woman being charged for strangling her mother to death, to the Newton-based shoe retailer Rockport Company planning 148 layoffs, these were the top stories for the week ending on June 2.

Somerville Woman Charged In Mother's Death: DA

April Monroe, 48, is facing strangulation and assault charges in her 73-year-old mother's death.

Arlington Stop And Shop Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation: Police

The incident involved two elderly pedestrians who were struck by a car in a Stop and Shop parking lot on Saturday.

Medford Man Who Crashed Into Alewife Station Garage To Appear In Court

Sonny J. Khubchandani crashed into the garage in February, sending a slab of cement through the ceiling of the station and onto the floor.

Melrose Police Add Mental Health Detective To Department

Daniel Riordan will be the new mental health detective, working alongside Stoneham Police clinician Danielle Visone.

Malden's Callahan Park Gets New Outdoor Fitness Court

Approximately 50,615 Malden residents will now be within walking or cycling distance of the new fitness court, city officials said.

A Rock Climbing Gym Could Be Coming To Brookline

Architectural blueprints, zoning, and planning board documents show plans to turn 880 Commonwealth Ave. into a Rock Spot Climbing gym.

Rockport Company Could Shut Down Newton Headquarters

In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN) notice filed on May 9, the shoe company indicated it plans on laying off 148 employees.