News Nearby: A Homeless Man Arrested in Melrose, Lego and Book Theft and More

Wilmington

Hull Responds to Wilmington Firefighters Union's Vote of 'No Confidence' in Chief Bradbury

At Tuesday's Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Manager Jeff Hull read a letter to President of Wilmington's Firefighters Local 1370 Bill Cavanaugh in response to the Union's April 23 vote of "no confidence" in Wilmington Fire Chief Edward Bradbury.

Hull said  the Union's concerns about Bradbury's conduct as Chief can be used to ensure compliance with Civil Service moving forward.

Melrose

Homeless Man Arrested for Allegedly Breaking Into Unoccupied Home

Geoffrey Aronian, Homeless, was arrested for alleged breaking and entering (nighttime for felony) and illegal possession of ammunition, after he was reportedly seen inside an unoccupied home by a neighbor. 

Malden

The city's former solicitor and an assistant to former Mayor Richard Howard was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday.
Charles Toomajian, 55, of Malden, was also ordered to pay $350,000 in restitution for his role in a money laundering scheme.

Burlington

Burlington Man Charged With Stealing Over $600K in Legos and Books

A Burlington man has been charged in U.S. District Court on charges related to stealing toys and books and selling them online.

According to the Boston Herald, John C. Strang, 67, of Burlington, was charged yesterday with one count of insterstate transportation of stolen property.

Woburn

Woburn Nets $540K in Tax Title Auction

The City of Woburn took in a good amount of money and put properties  back on the tax roll with a successful auction of tax possession  property last week.

According to a release from Mayor Scott Galvin, the auction of tax  possession property exceeded  expectations and generated more than  $540,000. This was the first such auction the city held in 25 years.