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Woburn Strega Italiano Closes Permanently
Strega owners described the move as a "difficult decision" nine years after Strega opened in Woburn in 2013.

Dakota Antelman is a Patch reporter covering Arlington, Medford, Newton, Brookline, Malden, Melrose and Woburn. Email: dakota.antelman@patch.com. Twitter: @DakotaAntelman
Strega owners described the move as a "difficult decision" nine years after Strega opened in Woburn in 2013.

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Mayor Paul Brodeur noted an "outpouring of generosity" in announcing December donations last week.
Officials recently put out a call for 40 volunteers to help with snow removal for 60 older adults and adults with disabilities in Melrose.
Arlington will collect trees across two weeks beginning this week.
Officials shared new warnings after the incident about the dangers of thin ice throughout the region.
The T will not collect fares after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Christmas tree collection will begin in Woburn next week and resume on Jan. 17
Funding will aim to improve equitable access to critical city communications, among other things, officials said this week.
The ban applies to gas-powered leaf blowers, with electric leaf blowers still allowed year-round.
Inspections aim to help community members ensure their child is riding in a safely installed car seat.
Officials said Thursday that crews would be back at the bridge overnight to assess the need for long-term repairs.
From a $2.9 million earmark in Woburn to $1 million going to Melrose, see which local projects got funding.
Maddie Nerden attainted the Eagle Scout rank earlier this year.
Town officials said a new flag was on its way as of Wednesday.
Police said the assault last week was "random and unprovoked."
2023 parking permits will take effect on Jan. 1.
Motorists may see delays Wednesday as crews complete roadway patching work, officials said.
The Greater Boston region's newest Popeyes restaurant is located off Mishawum Road in Woburn.
Crews from Everett, Lynn, Medford, Melrose, Revere, Saugus and Somerville all responded to the fire scene on Monday, officials said.