Across Town Lines: Top Local Stories Of The Week

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Salem Removes Last Of Downtown Kiosks

Architect John F. Collins had included them in his plans for remaking Salem's Derby Square.

Kraft Demolition Of Historic Foxborough Home Facing Delay

This historic home hosted a small business responsible for helping the straw industry become an economic force for Foxborough.

Framingham's Nearly $100 Million Vote Divides Residents

A vote on whether to move forward with the Fuller School project is set for Dec. 11, and controversy still swirls about the tax cost to residents.

Protecting Melrose's Charming Downtown Is A Group Effort

What protections do locally owned small businesses have against landlords looking to raise rent, bring in another tenant, or just move on? The answer: Almost none.

Somerville's Ax-Throwing Bar Opens

Your chance to chuck an ax with your beer is almost here.

Mayor: I Categorically Reject Accusations Against Newton Schools

During the past year, Newton Public Schools have been accused of having an anti-Semitic history curriculum.

Medford Is Getting Its First Mosque

The mosque will open in the longtime Gaffey Funeral Home space on High Street.

MSBA Selection Committee Says Yes To New Stoneham High School

It's on to full board meeting Wednesday for final approval of Stoneham's application.

Mighty Squirrel Craft Brewery, Tap Room Opens

The space also will be home to a coffee shop and a retail area in addition to tap room. Oh, and a climbing gym.

Milford Police Chief Files Open Meeting Law Complaint

Milford Police Chief Thomas O'Loughlin has filed an Open Meeting Law complaint with the state against one of the town selectmen

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