Police Officer Trial, Dumpster Troubles, TV Quiz Show: Patch Top Stories

WAKEFIELD, MA — From a potential major roadway redesign to a brand new gyro restaurant, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending in Nov. 18.

Melrose Random Acts Of Kindness Day Returns For 7th Year

The annual unofficial Kindness Day holiday is returning this weekend for another year of festivities.

Melrose Educators 'Hopeful' Ahead Of New Contract Negotiation Session

Parties were set to head back to the bargaining table on Wednesday after a rally outside City Hall and public comment in multiple city meetings this week.

Trial Underway For Reading Police Officer After 2018 Shooting

Erik Drauschke was indicted in 2020 in connection with the death of 43-year-old Alan Greenough.

Burlington Removes Overflowing Town Cardboard Dumpsters

Town officials said "non-resident" cardboard and cardboard left outside already-full dumpsters created an "unmanageable" situation.

MassDOT To Present Plans For Burlington Route 3A Project

Officials working on the project say plans will improve safety along Route 3A with new bike lanes, clearer lane markings and more.

MA Spending Bill Sends $1.3 Million To Stoneham HS Building Project

State legislators last month said they were looking to secure more state money for the project following cost increases.

Northeast Metro Tech Students Help Renovate Revere Museum

The Revere History Museum occupies a building that dates back to 1901. Area students are helping modernize the museum's electrical wiring.

AppleTV+ Movie Filmed In Melrose Starts Streaming Friday

"Spirited," starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer filmed at sites across Greater Boston last year, including Melrose.

Melrose Students Earn Spot On GBH's High School Quiz Show

Melrose High School is making its first appearance in the popular televised quiz show tournament.

Stoneham Gyro Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening

The Gyro Spot opened its Stoneham location earlier this year before a grand opening event this week.