The following is a press release from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School:

“Certamen” is Latin for competition, and it is the name for a Latin trivia game played by schools across the country. There are three levels of questions asked: Novice (Freshmen), Intermediate (Sophomore Latin II students), and Upper Level (Latin III and IV level students). Roxbury Latin School recently hosted a Certamen Competition with a number of teams competing from schools like BC High, Boston Latin School (BLS), Boston Latin Academy (BLA), et al.

DIVISION 1
Cambridge (0-10) at Everett (6-2) 52d meeting (Everett leads, 39-10-2)
Lowdown: This is about pride for the Falcons, on a 12-game losing streak since November 2008. Everett, again, has the Greater Boston League title heading into the game.
Malden (4-5) at Medford (5-4) 122d meeting (Malden leads, 57-54-10)
Lowdown: Victory would cap a turnaround for new coach Rico Dello Iacono’s Mustangs, winless last season, and give Medford the first above-.500 finish in five years.
Chelmsford (6-4) at Billerica (9-1) 82d meeting (Chelmsford leads, 54-22-5)
Lowdown: This will pit MVC Large champ Billerica and the leading passer in Division 1, Nick LaSpada, against the Lions and the leading scorer in Division 1, Joe Gennaro.
Lowell (1-9) at Haverhill (0-10) 108th meeting (Haverhill leads, 53-46-8)
Lowdown: Hillies haven’t won a game since Sept. 12, 2008; Lowell on seven-game losing streak.
Somerville (3-6) at Matignon (3-6) 2d meeting (Somerville leads, 1-0-0)
Lowdown: A Somerville offense that is scoring 15.1 points per game matches up with a Matignon attack averaging 9.9 per game.
Xaverian (10-0) at St. John’s Prep (4-5) 42d meeting (Xaverian leads 22-19-0)
Lowdown: The Eagles can capture Catholic Conference title with an upset, and a BC High loss to Catholic Memorial.
Andover (6-4) at Central Catholic (7-3) 37th meeting (Central Catholic leads 18-17-1)
Lowdown: The Golden Warriors will attempt to even the series, while Central Catholic will complete its first season above .500 since 2006.

Alderman William Forbes could see pooches in this part of Pine Banks Park.

By Travis Andersen, Town Correspondent

The Melrose Dog Society is working with the city to find a spot for a fenced-in dog park, after the Board of Aldermen last week approved it in principal.

The chamber remains cool to an off-leash park in an open area, according to Ward 7 Alderman William Forbes.

By Travis Andersen, Town Correspondent

Last week's police log includes multiple assault incidents, as well as youths disturbing the peace. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A woman reported a past sexual assault at around noon on Monday.

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Richard Tisei greets supporter Kathy Richard of Melrose at a gathering in Wakefield.

By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff

WAKEFIELD - Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker, sending an early signal about the fiscally conservative, socially moderate administration he hopes to build, selected as his running mate yesterday Senate minority leader Richard R. Tisei, a veteran lawmaker who is also openly gay.

Baker’s choice highlighted his eagerness to reach out to Democrats and independents who dominate the Massachusetts electorate and to distinguish himself from national Republicans who have alienated some voters with their party’s policies on gay rights.

Melrose Mayor Robert Dolan (left) at a rally for Mike Capuano (right).

By Travis Andersen, Town Correspondent

Mayor Robert Dolan endorsed Congressman Michael E. Capuano on Sunday in the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in the upper chamber, calling the six-term congressman a lawmaker who takes clear stances on the issues that matter to his constituents.

"We don't need someone [in the Senate] who's going to walk the line to make everybody feel good," Dolan said at a rally at Anthony's of Malden.

The following is a news release from Melrose Mayor Robert J. Dolan:

Mayor Robert J. Dolan invites you to enjoy the United States Air Force Liberty Holiday Music Concert. 

They will perform on Saturday, December 5th at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall. 590 Main St Melrose. 

This musical holiday entertainment for the whole family to enjoy is open to the public, however a ticket is required for entrance.  Free tickets are available at the Mayor’s office, Memorial Hall office, or the Milano Senior Center.

Please visit www.melrosememorialhall.com or call 781-979-4185 for more information. 
 

By Kathy McCabe, Globe Staff

Three of six fire recruits hired with a federal SAFER grant — an acronym for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response — were due to graduate on Friday from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.

The recruits are Michael J. Carpenter, Marc D. Constantine, and Derek J. O’Leary. Three more recruits, Scott Carlson, Sean Keleghan, and Kevin Nobile, are due to report to the 12-week training academy on Nov. 30, Fire Chief John O’Brien said.

By Travis Andersen, Town Correspondent

The third straight hearing in the child sexual abuse case against former Melrose YMCA staffer James Conner was canceled on Tuesday in Middlesex Superior Court, this time at the request of his lawyer.

"Probably the defense had scheduling concerns," said Jessica Venezia, a spokeswoman for Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone.

By Liz Torres, Globe Correspondent

Undefeated Medfield swept Melrose last night to move into the Division 2 state volleyball championship for the fourth time in five years.

The Warriors (24-0) prevailed, 26-24, 25-16, 25-12, at Newton South High School, handing the Red Raiders (22-2) just their second loss of the season.