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Karen Colon Hayes allegedly violated the law by hiring her two daughters and one daughter's boyfriend.

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Karen Colon Hayes allegedly violated the law by hiring her two daughters and one daughter's boyfriend.

The investment will allow for the renovation of Sussman House Apartments, a development of 100 apartments near Coolidge Corner.
Lungo-Koehn has been Medford's mayor for the past three and a half years and highlighted public transit as a critical issue.
Pablo Rocha, 32, of Melrose, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. U.S. Senior District Court.
The grant is part of over $26.3 million in funding that is being allocated to 165 projects.
The grant is part of over $26.3 million in funding that is being allocated to 165 projects.
The deadline for candidates is Tuesday, July 25 at 5 p.m.
Officers responded to a 911 call regarding a physical altercation in the area of Riverside Avenue and Commercial Street around 4:30 p.m.
Erik Weihenmayer, a world-class adventurer, author and motivational speaker, visited the Carroll Center on July 10.
The regional initiative includes several communities in the Middlesex County over the past couple of years.
Officers say the black and white Chihuahua mix was found near Highland Fire Station.
Stewart Silvestri, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of machine guns.
The funds are going to 17 local nonprofits that are assisting and supporting the community in several key areas related to COVID-19 recovery
The survey asks about both work opportunities and continuing education and provides space for suggestions.
A brief ground-breaking ceremony is being held on Monday, July 24 at 9 a.m. at Gillis Park to celebrate the launch of the project.
Effective July 1, the new fine-free policy aims to promote discovery, connection, and opportunity for all residents.
Paul Nguyen and Jason Bottar were sworn in by Mayor Lungo-Koehn and started the Lynnfield Police Academy on Monday.
The program will run Monday, August 7 through Friday, August 11 and feature a variety of training situations.
The NNO is a family-friendly event to strengthen relationships between police and the communities they serve.
The blood drive will be held inside the Community Room at the Medford Police Headquarters.