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Woburn Gets Nearly $500K Grant For Green Street Splash Park Project - Woburn, MA - The funding will be used to replace the aging pool with a new splash pad and to renovate public restrooms.

Somerville Candidate Profile: Jack Perenick For City Council - Somerville, MA - Perenick is running for Ward 5 city councilor. He and Naima Sait are vying to replace Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, who has chosen not to run.

Melrose Candidate Profile: Seamus Kelley For School Committee - Melrose, MA - Kelley is among 4 candidates running for 3 open seats.

Arlington Woman Wins Lottery Just Days After Retirement - Arlington, MA - Susan Maxwell got to celebrate twice in 1 week. Find out how much money she will take home and her plans for the cash.

Brookline Man Gets 42 Months In Prison For Possessing Ghost Guns - Brookline, MA - Stewart Silvestri pleaded guilty in July to unlawful possession of machine guns. He was arrested during a traffic stop in Oct. 2022.

Arlington Public Schools Honored As 2023 Climate Leader By Mass Save - Arlington, MA - The district has displayed its commitment to long-term energy efficiency through projects at Gibbs Middle School and Arlington High School.

Woburn Candidate Profile: Tracy Ann Radochia Jolly For City Council - Woburn, MA - Radochia Jolly is running for councilor representing Ward 7.

Arlington Receives $100K Grant To Reduce Energy In 3 Town Buildings - Arlington, MA - The MA Department of Energy Resources Green Communities grant is part of a local and state-wide push to prioritize building electrification.

Arlington PD Earns Reaccreditation For Period Of 3 Years - Arlington, MA - The department was evaluated by the MA Police Accreditation Commission. Find out the areas in which the department was judged.

Somerville Named No. 1 Family-Friendly City In America - Somerville, MA - The rankings were done by Opendoor, a digital platform for residential real estate. Find out why Somerville topped the list.