News Nearby: A Medford Bank Robbery, Reading Eyes Medical Marijuana Moratorium and More

Wilmington 

Wilmington Police 

Chief Michael Begonis recounts his experience responding to Boston and Watertown following the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Wilmington Police Lt. Dan Murray, Officer Ronald Alpers and Officer Daniel Cadigan were also  in Watertown as members of the RRT. Patrolman Eric Palmer also assisted with SWAT team response in the city.

Reading 

Town Looking to Impose Moratorium for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. 

Last Fall, Town Meeting voted for a zoning bylaw that prohibited medical marijuana dispensaries in town. However, Attorney General Martha Coakley did not approve the bylaw given that it conflicts with state law. The selectmen are now in favor of imposing a temporary moratorium for dispensaries. 

North Reading 

NRHS Juniors Selling Wristbands to Benefit the One Fund. 

 After the marathon bombings and death of North Reading resident Tim Chaloux, Peter Psallidas, like many others, felt helpless. The North Reading High School junior decided to take action and do something to help those hurt by the bombings. With the help of his friend Ryan Sanborn, the pair ordererd Boston Strong wristbands to raise money for the One Fund.

Medford

Medford Police charged Robert Cornejo, 26, of Malden with armed robbery while masked for allegedly robbing the East Cambridge Savings Bank at 243 Salem St. Wednesday afternoon. Cornejo allegedly made off with a bag of cash but a dye pack exploded inside the bag. Cornejo was arrested after police interviewed a woman driving a vehicle described as the getaway car.

Somerville 

Highly Anticipated Somerville Restaurant to Open May 15

Get ready for fresh pretzels, hand-twisted sausage, veal Jägerschnitzel, an extensive German beer list and hard-to-find wines from Germany, Austria and Südtirol. A highly anticipated new restaurant in Somerville's Union Square is set to open on May 15.