Tom Hanks’ Typewriter, Newton School Budget Cuts: Patch Top Stories

SOMERVILLE, MA – From Tom Hanks sending a surprise typewriter to an Arlington shop, to Newton schools facing a $4.9 million budget gap, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending April 7.

Tom Hanks Sent A Typewriter To An Arlington Shop: Report

The actor surprised Cambridge Typewriter in Arlington with an Olympia SM4 typewriter from the 1960s, Boston.com reports.

Newton Schools Face Staff, Program Cuts In 2024 Proposed Budget

With a $4.9 million budget gap for 2024, four main areas at Newton schools could face reductions and cuts. See them here.

Somerville's Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project To Give Updates Soon

At a virtual meeting this month, Somerville community members can hear construction updates and learn about what's next for the project.

Melrose Small Businesses, Nonprofits Receive Economic Recovery Grants

Applications are currently being accepted until late April for a second round of funding.

Arlington 2023 Town Election Results

Arlington voters went to the polls on Saturday to vote for candidates in four competitive races.

New Affordable Units Come To Brookline's Hancock Village Complex

A total of 85 units in Brookline's Hancock Village apartment community are designated as affordable.

Kathy Kreatz To Retire From Medford School Committee

Kathy Kreatz has worked in the Medford School Committee for the last eight years.

Medford School Committee Member Mea Mustone Will Not Run Again In 2023

In an email, Mustone thanked the school committee and community members for their love and support over the past eight years of her tenure.

Malden Canvassing Campaign Alert: Police

The city of Malden and the Malden Police Department are aware of a canvassing campaign that began on April 1. Here's what you need to know.