Revere Man Faces Up to 25 Years for Reading Fatal Shooting Case

Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Melrose region this week: 

Reading

Revere Man Faces Up to 25 Years for Reading Fatal Shooting Case: Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone announced that a Revere man pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of Reading resident Joseph Ronan, 22, in August of 2011. Revere resident John Burke, 26, is facing up to 25 years in prison.

Medford

Medford Superintendent's Contract Extended: Medford Public Schools Superintendent Roy Belson will be staying in his position for at least another two years. The longtime school official was officially given a two-year extension of his contract by the Medford School Committee Monday evening. His current contract was set to expire June 30, and he's now under contract through June 30, 2015. 

At 66, Belson said Tuesday night he's thought about stepping aside, but feels the school department has many important projects he'd like to see completed. Some of those include the new science lab project at Medford High School and the implementation of a new teacher evaluation system among others.

Woburn

IMAGES: Actress Jennifer Lawrence Spotted in Woburn: You may know her from The Hunger Games or her famous trip at the 2013 Oscars while accepting Best Supporting Actress for Silver Linings Playbook. But did you see her in Woburn?

Jennifer Lawrence was in the city last Tuesday for a film shoot for an upcoming David O. Russell. The majority of the filming took place at the Clapp School. The yet-to-be-named movie on the Abscam Scandal stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, and Louis C.K.

Winchester

Police: Nearly 100 Warnings Issued Enforcing 'Space-Hopping' Law: Winchester Police wardens have issued nearly 100 warnings since the "space-hopping" parking regulation went into effect in March.