Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Man Stabbed Three Times Near Ferryway School MALDEN—A man was stabbed three times during an altercation on Upham Street around 9 p.m. Wednesday night. Police sought two suspects in connection with the attack, with one reportedly wearing a dark Northface brand jacket and red hat. Wakefield Athlete Wins Gold Medal in Judo at 2012 Olympics LONDON—A Wakefield athlete made national history on Thursday morning when she defeated Gemma Gibbons of Great Britain to win…

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Teacher Suspended for Porn Background Won't Return MALDEN—Suspended Mystic Valley Regional Charter School teacher Kevin Hogan will not return as the head of the school's English department this year, after a Fox 25 news report last year revealed he had performed in same-sex pornographic videos just a year before starting at the school. Man Allegedly Drugs Friend's Beer and Then Beats Him, on Multiple Occasions ARLINGTON—A 48-year-old Arlington man allegedly …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Stabbing, Baseball Bat Assault on Washington Street STONEHAM—Three men were arrested after a fight Monday night that led to a man getting hit in the head with a baseball bat and another man stabbed in the shoulder, according to a Stoneham Police press release. At 8:38 p.m. on Monday, police received multiple calls reporting a fight at the intersection of Washington Street and Myrtle Street, according to the release. When officers arrived shortly thereafter, …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. POLICE: No Home Invasion, Stab Wounds Self-Inflicted WAKEFIELD—In an unexpected turn of events, Wakefield Police detectives have determined that there was no home invasion on Whittier Road on Tuesday morning and that the male victim's stab wounds were self-inflicted. "Based on further interviews today with the victim and a continued investigation, we've determined there was no home invasion, there was no robbery and the wounds were self-inflicted," said …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. PHOTOS: Tall Ships in Boston CHARLESTOWN—Paul Treseler took advantage of the last couple of days of the Tall Ships by visiting them several times. He was there when they came into Boston on Saturday. Said Treseler, "I was out on the wall of Fort Strong on Long Island to catch these."  On Sunday, he and his family went out on a harbor boat, and visited Arc Gloria, the Colombian Tall Ship. His boat shots were taken from South Boston. Police Investigate Everett …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Lightning Hit Cedar Street Home on Monday WAKEFIELD--It happened so quickly, Cedar Street resident Elizabeth Sheeran said she didn't even have time to be afraid. With an ear-splitting boom, lightning from Monday morning's thunderstorm discharged from the clouds and hit a third-floor dormer on the Sheeran family's home. "It was so loud, my ears are still ringing," said Sheeran, who had been working downstairs on her computer during the 10:30 a.m. strike.  'I'…

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Man Charged With Destroying Selectmen Candidate's Election Signs STONEHAM—A Stoneham man who got into an altercation with then Selectman candidate Tom Boussy March 31 was arraigned Monday in Woburn District Court on a charge of malicious destruction of election signs, according to a spokesperson with the Middlesex District Attorney's office. At arraignment, Frank Petrillo pleaded not guilty to a single count of malicious destruction of personal property (…

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. School Budget Proposal Includes 37 Layoffs MALDEN—Blaming state mandates and a sudden drop in federal funding, the Malden School Committee is seeking to cut 37 positions from the district this year to fill a $1.5 million deficit in the $56 million budget. According to the Boston Globe, the final plan takes a science, math, English, history and business teacher out of the high school, while avoiding hitting staff in the K-8 range, which faces a “baby boom” of …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Tulip Asian Cuisine Opens on Memorial Day STONEHAM—It's been roughly one year in the offing, but Tulip Asian Cuisine's long-awaited grand opening was held on Memorial Day. At 4 p.m. Monday, the restaurant opened its doors to patrons, according to Manager Chris Tsao. The establishment is located at the former Ames location at 121 Main St. at Redstone Shopping Center in Stoneham. The 82,000-square-foot restaurant, which was first pitched to the Stoneham Board …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. PHOTOS: Former Victoria's Secret Model Speaks at Trinity Church NORTH READING—Former Victoria's Secret model Kylie Bisutti spoke at Trinity Evangelical Church Tuesday night. Over 400 women of all ages gathered at the church to listen to the Montana native, who spoke about finding inner beauty and choosing faith over fame. Giving up her career as a Victoria's Secret model gave Bisutti happiness she was unable to find before. In fact, the moment she became a …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Youth Saves Neighbor's Home from Fire WAKEFIELD—Joseph Rando, a 13-year-old 7th grader at St. Joseph's School, had been minding his own business. He had been playing basketball in his own yard on Daniel Road on a Sunday afternoon. Suddenly, he started smelling smoke and feeling extra heat in the air. That's when he turned to see flames shooting up over his neighbor's wooden fence in his backyard. "I saw the smoke in the air and smelled it too," he said. "My …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Malden Mini-Mart Re-Opens with New Security MALDEN—A Malden convenience store owner who said he'd close his store after two back-to-back robberies this month said he felt safer following his “grand re-opening” this week, which saw a number of improvements to the store's security measures. Mayor Gary Christenson's office coordinated local businesses, who helped owner Dharam Jain improve store security, including moving the counter closer to the Main Street-…

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Beloved Malden High School Teacher Killed in Crash MALDEN—A popular Malden High School teacher was killed when his motorcycle swayed into the breakdown lane and hit a guard rail on Route 2 East in Westminster Saturday afternoon. Student Supervisor Paul Famiglietti, 54, of Malden, crashed near Exit 26 while riding bikes with his son around 3:45 p.m. Principal Dana Brown, who spoke with Malden Patch from the Famiglietti residence Saturday night, said he hired …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. ENOUGH: Crime Prompts Store to Close MALDEN—The owner of a downtown convenience store said he's likely to close shop after 12 years in business this week, following two armed robberies in three days he said traumatized his nephew and raised questions about the store's viability in the area.  The Malden Mini Market - just blocks from Malden High School and Malden Public Library on downtown Main St. - was robbed by two suspects in broad daylight last Saturday, …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Second Shootout Suspect Held for $1M MALDEN—One of the alleged robbers who led police through a chase down Route 99 and a gunfight has been declared dangerous and held on $1 million bail. A Lynn District Court judge ordered Michael Ginnetti, 38, of Winthrop held after the hearing late Friday morning. Ginnetti was already out on bail, and is in violation of those bail terms, according to prosecutors in the case. He may be remanded to 60 days in prison as a …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. PHOTOS: Car Catches on Fire on Fellsway East MALDEN—Patti Amirault grabbed these photos of a car fire she saw on Fellsway East yesterday. Schools Eye Raising Fees for WHS Hockey Players WAKEFIELD—There's an elephant in the room when it comes to paying for Wakefield High School sports. And it's wearing ice skates. The costs associated with running the Wakefield High School hockey program are astronomically higher than other sports and clubs due to the need to …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. RARE PHOTOS: Malden Hospital, Closed Over a Decade MALDEN—The former Malden Hospital—owned by Hallmark Health System—has been in a state of limbo after an effort to build a senior-living center on the property crumbled with the economy in 2008.  The facility, which closed in 1999, still had some power running through it when Flickr user Jvelmar—first name "Jonathan"—took his camera into the facility to explore it in 2009. The renegade photographer has entire …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Video: Wakefield Baby Wins Danvers Diaper Derby DANVERS—Crawlers were told to start their engines at the Liberty Tree Mall's Diaper Derby, held on Saturday, Feb. 25. In three rounds, babies under twelve-months competed to race to the end of a colorful mat, with the rules including no walking, and no getting off the mat. The fastest babies, Elin Busch from Wakefield, Kenzie Cole from Danvers, and Christopher Rowe from Swampscott each received a trophy for …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. New Mexican-American Restaurant Opens in Wakefield WAKEFIELD—When Guatemalen Edgar "Eddie" Hernandez moved to Massachusetts 13 years ago, he had one goal in mind. Opening his own restaurant. Although it didn't happen overnight - or even over several years, Hernandez has finally accomplished his dream of opening his own Mexican/American restaurant in Wakefield. Located at 25 Broadway St., Hernandez's new restaurant, Eddie's Restaurant and Mexican Grill, is a …

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians. Wakefield Native Joins NBC's 'The Voice' WAKEFIELD: A Wakefield native joined NBC's singing compeition "The Voice" on Monday night. James Massone, 23 a graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2006, performed a cover of "Find your Love" by Drake and was accepted onto the show. "This audition is the biggest thing I've ever done," he said on the show. VIDEO: Take a Virtual Tour of Malden's Field of Dreams MALDEN: If you missed the city's public …