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Wellesley
Wellesley considers requiring iPads for all 5th graders
iPads could soon be required tools for all fifth grade students in the Wellesley Public Schools, if the districts decides to go ahead with an expansion of a 1:1 Technology Pilot.
Medford
New Stop & Shop plans to open in Medford Friday
Supermarket chain Stop & Shop plans to open its new Medford location, the former site of Johnnie's Foodmaster on Salem Street, on Friday, according to an announcement from the company.
Charlestown
Charlestown resident honored by Celtics for work with arts, theater
A Charlestown man has been honored as a local hero by the Boston Celtics for his work helping to revitalize Boston’s Theatre District and promoting accessible arts education.
Wellesley
Sustainable Wellesley to host climate change workshop
Sustainable Wellesley will host a climate reality workshop on Jan. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss local initiatives to help fight climate change.
Belmont
Belmont High School Class of '92 raises $1,000 to help rebuild Joey's Park
The Belmont High School Class of ’92 raised $1,000 at its 20th Reunion to help rebuild Joey’s Park – a playground built 24 years ago in honor of their classmate Joey O’Donnell, who died from cystic fibrosis when he was just 12 years old.
Somerville
Somerville mayor to give state of the city
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone go over what was accomplished in 2012 and what lies ahead this year in his State of the City address Monday night.
Dorchester
Photos: Scenes from the Dorchester Winter Farmers' Market
Shoppers packed the Great Hall in Dorchester’s Codman Square Sunday afternoon for the opening day of the Dorchester Winter Farmers’ Market.
Needham
Needham Public Health Department reminds residents of prescription medication take-back program
The Needham Public Health Department is reminding residents of the take-back safe in the Police Department where they can safely dispose of unused medications.
Snapshot
Community budget per person, 2012
Take the town budget and divide by the number of residents, and you get this chart. See where your town ranks. Summer communities -- with high warm weather populations but low permanent populations -- dominate the list. Wealthy communities, such as Weston, Lexington, and Cohasset are also ranked high.
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