Crime & Safety
Melrose Duckling Rescue, Newton Gopuff Violations: Patch Top Stories
See the week's top stories for Somerville, Arlington, Melrose, Medford, Malden, Brookline, and Newton.
MELROSE, MA – From a duckling rescue in Melrose to two Newton-based Gopuff subsidiaries getting their licenses revoked after selling alcohol to Boston College freshmen, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending May 19.
2 Newton Gopuff Subsidiaries Sold Alcohol To Underage Students: ABCC
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission found that two Newton companies illegally sold and delivered alcohol to Boston College freshmen.
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Campaign Finance Law Violation Complaint Submitted By Brookline Woman
Joslin Murphy has submitted a claim of several violations of the campaign finance law in connection with Brookline's town election in May.
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Taste Of Somerville Returns In June After Three-Year Hiatus
The event will continue its 26-year legacy this year to celebrate Somerville's local restaurants.
Incident At Arlington Catholic High Ends Lacrosse Season Early: Report
Arlington Catholic Principal John Graceffa told WHDH the early cancellation of the JV lacrosse season was due to an athlete being harassed.
Medford Missituk Elementary Teachers Experiment With 'Maker Education'
Maker education is the concept of using hands-on activities to support learning. See the "critter bots" Missituk Elementary teachers made.
Malden Launches 'Mini Grant' Program to Aid Nonprofit Organizations
The grant program is now open and authorizes a maximum grant of $10,000 to the city's nonprofits.
Melrose Police, Community Member Rescue 9 Ducklings From Storm Drain
When the ducklings fell into a storm drain in Melrose, a police officer and community member jumped into action to save them.
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