South Broadway Park Hearing Gets Heated And More

Today is Tuesday, May 24. Here are five things you need to know:

Tough room: The Malden Redevelopment Authority and Ward Six Councilor Neil Kinnon hosted a public hearing on the proposed , and things got a little tense in the room. The vast majority of those in attendance lived in the nearby condominium complex and were opposed to field lights at the site. When one woman from Broadway expressed—loudly—her support for the lights, the room turned on her, yelling at her to stop talking and insisting her views had no standing in the conversation. Check back later today for a full report on the meeting, and the possible compromise on field lights coming for tonight’s council meeting. Meanwhile, associated with this project.

Normally 78 degrees is a good thing: Today’s weather sure looks like the pattern we’ve been in the last week and a half, but it feel very different. With an expected high of 78 degrees, it’s going to be very warm and humid as the clouds and possible thunderstorms roll through. At least you won’t need a blanket for one day.

In case you missed it: Firefighters to a bizarre and scary call at 800 Eastern Ave. last night. A man working on a boat engine somehow dropped a light into the block, causing an explosion that knocked him back 15 feet. Thankfully, his injuries were minor, according to fire officials.

Pop quiz, hotshot: What do the wheels on the bus do? returns to the library at 10:30 a.m.. Take your tiniest tykes over to learn about reading trough play and singing.

Chakra Khan: Here’s an idea, learn how to get flexible while having fun. Yoga Dance class starts at 6:30 p.m. at the senior center.

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.