School Police, Superintendent Finalists, Rat Threat: Patch Top Stories

SOMERVILLE, MA – From hateful graffiti found in Arlington High School, to a man threatening T riders in Malden with his rat, these were the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 17.

Police Won't Patrol Somerville Schools Under New Plan

Off-site 'School Liaison Officers' and police trained to work with youth will be called in emergency situations at schools.

Arlington Officials Respond To Bias-Motivated Incidents, Hate Speech

Police Chief Juliann Flaherty called the recent uptick in bias-motivated incidents "deeply disturbing," in an announcement today.

Medford Mayor Announces Plans To Develop Medford Square, Riverfront

The City plans to offer opportunities for public input on the waterfront project, but no dates have yet been proposed.

Melrose School Committee Names Superintendent Finalists

The Committee has forwarded three finalists for the Superintendent of Schools vacancy to the Screening Committee.

'Rat it again!': Boston Man Threatens People With Rat At Malden T Stop

A 57-year-old man was arrested at the Oak Grove Orange Line T stop in Malden Thursday afternoon for threatening people with his rat, Jerry.

Newton Non-Profit Installs 'Celebrate Newton Banners'

Approximately 130 banners decorated with designs celebrating Newton's culture, history, diversity and values have been installed across Town.

Cambridge Teen Accused Of Stealing Car In Brookline With Dog Inside

The boy stole a woman's unlocked car with her dog inside from the TJ Maxx parking lot on Harvard Street in Brookline, police said.