Hit-And-Run, Teacher Strike Averted, Affordable Housing: Patch Top Stories

WOBURN, MA — From a groundbreaking celebration for library renovations in Melrose to recent snowstorms, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending Jan. 20.

Pedestrian Injured In Newton Hit-And-Run

Police said the incident took place around 6:45 a.m. Thursday in the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane.

Multiple Scams Reported In Arlington

Arlington police made multiple arrests and shared several warnings in recent days after a series of scams impacted residents. One case saw three men arrested after police said the men targeted an Arlington resident with a home improvement scam. Police announced an additional arrest after another similar but separate scam this past week. On Thursday, police shared a warning about a phone number spoofing scam said to be targeting some in town.

Federal Grant To Fund Planned Air Quality Monitoring In Malden

The Mystic River Watershed Association is planning a monitoring study this spring examining air quality in four communities including Malden

Woburn Cummings Organization Offers Heating Stipend For Employees

The Cummings organization is offering stipends up to $184 for employees' heating bills in January, February and March.

Melrose Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony For Library Renovation Project

Demolition work on the library's 1960's-era addition is set to begin in the coming weeks as a part of the renovation project.

Family Launches Fundraiser After Arlington Man's Truck Stolen

Arlington Police Chief Julie Flaherty said an investigation into the theft was ongoing as of Wednesday morning.

Newton Armory Project Secures Permit, Moves Toward Groundbreaking

Construction on the 43-unit affordable housing development could break ground at the historic West Newton Armory in the spring of 2025.

Woburn Motel Cited For Wage, Sick Time Violations

The Woburn Red Roof Inn was cited alongside other motels in Shrewsbury and Sutton.

Melrose Avoids Teacher Strike With Contract Agreement

Melrose teachers ratified a new contract on Monday after negotiators reached a deal to avoid a strike that would have begun on Tuesday. The Melrose School Committee formally approved the contract on Thursday, sharing additional details about provisions in the agreement in a statement.

Snow Bookends Week

A lengthy weather event on Sunday and Monday dropped a few inches of snow across parts of the Greater Boston region. While snow totals were higher in other areas of Massachusetts, local bad weather still caused problems, including a series of car crashes in Brookline. More snow fell on Thursday and Friday.