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Federal Budget Includes $7M To Overhaul Newton Commuter Rail Stations
Officials have said they will continue working to secure additional funding for what many have described as a badly needed project.

Dakota Antelman is a Patch reporter covering Arlington, Medford, Newton, Brookline, Malden, Melrose and Woburn. Email: dakota.antelman@patch.com. Twitter: @DakotaAntelman
Officials have said they will continue working to secure additional funding for what many have described as a badly needed project.

Medford released concept designs last week from developers envisioning various projects around the existing MBTA Wellington Station.
Patrick Baxter was arrested in connection with the case last month.
The shut-off will continue for several hours, officials said, as crews work to repair a leak.
NAACP Boston President Tanisha Sullivan will be the event's keynote speaker.
Test kits are available for pickup via the Arlington Health Department.
"John VanScoyoc, vice chair of the Select Board, has made it official that he will seek election to a second term"
The Trustees of the Public Library of Brookline express our condolences to the family of writer Edith Pearlman, who passed away this month"
Counselors will assist in what officials recently described as “violence-related prevention and intervention” work.
The checkpoint will be one of several around the state this month checking for impaired drivers.
Brookline High School will tape its latest appearance on GBH’s popular televised “High School Quiz Show” this month.
Melrose High School will tape its first appearance on GBH’s popular televised “High School Quiz Show” this month.
Jen Grigoraitis called for a goal of "proactive planning and progress" over the next year shortly before her election as council president.
Crews will add additional insulation this weekend to prevent water pipes servicing the station from freezing, a T spokesperson said.
Grant-funded work will aim to promote fire safety among older adults in Newton.
Grant-funded work will aim to promote fire safety among children and older adults in Arlington.
Grant-funded work will aim to promote fire safety among children and older adults in Brookline.
Grant-funded work will aim to promote fire safety among children and older adults in Woburn.
Grant-funded work will aim to promote fire safety among children and older adults in Medford.
Grant-funded work will aim to promote fire safety among children and older adults in Malden.