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Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters In Melrose: Police
Five recent thefts all targeted Toyota Prius cars, police said on Wednesday.

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Five recent thefts all targeted Toyota Prius cars, police said on Wednesday.

The latest round of state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant money is also supporting planned work around the Malden DPW Yard.
The supply drive is organized annually by Financial Advisor and City Council President Chris Cinella and the Melrose Mayor’s Office.
Federal officials launched their investigation into the MBTA earlier this year following a series of safety incidents.
Students celebrated last week ahead of their first day of school on Wednesday
The Medeiros Crew Recycling group is planning its latest recycling drive in Woburn.
The work was previously scheduled to continue through Thursday night.
The city is eyeing work around the closed Hurld Elementary School to improve flooding and heat conditions in the area.
The funding aims to help Stoneham improve stormwater flow and restore wetlands around the Stoneham High School property.
Planned stormwater work centers around the Maillet, Sommes & Morgan Conservation Land and the Aberjona River in Reading.
Jayson Seay, 26, was ordered held without bail on charges including assault with intent to murder, according to reports.
A firefighter is expected to be okay after being taken to a local hospital with heat exhaustion symptoms.
The hunt is part of a larger "Shop Local" campaign funded by a $45,000 state tourism grant.
The Commuter Rail is free for CharlieCard holders during the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown. Here’s how to get a card in Melrose.
An agreement announced last Friday follows incidents where groups said the city violated portions of the Voting Rights Act.
"Brave samaritans" gave chase after a man snatched a purse from a woman in Malden on Monday afternoon, Police Chief Glenn Cronin said.
State Police are still seeking information on a blue sedan that they said might have been involved in the crash on Sunday night.
Work is expected to begin on Wednesday and run into the last week of October.
Performer Matt York will highlight the songs and stories of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings this week.
Registration for fall programs begins on Wednesday.