Double Shooting, Elections, Teacher Contracts: Patch Top Stories

WAKEFIELD, MA — From a fatal motorcycle crash to a new area Vietnam veterans memorial here are top stories on Patch for the week ending in Nov. 11.

Tractor Trailer Crash Spills Fuel, Cruiser Struck On Route 1

A Revere man and a Danvers man were both taken to the hospital with minor injuries after the cruiser crash, according to State Police.

Reading Dedicates New Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The memorial stands on the campus of Reading Memorial High School, honoring seven RMHS students who died during the Vietnam War.

Melrose Educators Begin 'Work To Rule' Amid Contract Frustrations

Educators are planning a rally on Monday following a vote this week to move into a "Work to Rule" protest over the state of contract talks.

Melrose Mayor Names Next Police Chief

Kevin Faller is scheduled to start in his new role on Dec. 1, pending City Council confirmation.

MA 5th Middlesex State Senate Election: Jason Lewis Declares Victory

Lewis declared victory on Tuesday night after preliminary vote totals showed him beating challenger Ed Dombroski.

Burlington 2022 Election Results: Voters Reject CPA, Support Moulton

Burlington said "no" to the Community Preservation Act, which would have, in part placed a surcharge on most residents' property taxes to boost funding for various affordable housing, housing and open space projects.

Man Arrested, Charged In Melrose Double Shooting: Police

Police said they arrested a 44-year-old Melrose man on Monday in Saugus following the shooting on Sunday.

Board Names New Reading Municipal Light General Manager

Gregory Phipps had been serving as RMLD's interim general manager prior to his selection as general manager last week.

Man Dies In Burlington Motorcycle Crash

A Billerica man, 22, died and another person was injured in the crash early last Sunday afternoon, according to police.

Hollywood In Malden: Three New TV Shows, Movies Film In City

The cluster of productions comes at the end of a busy year for Malden as a growing film destination within Massachusetts, officials say.