Chelmsford

Elderly Couple Perishes in Woodcrest Condo Fire

The fatalities were accompanied by several dozen individuals who were misplaced in the blaze as well as a young boy who required a medevac flight due to serious burns.

Wilmington

High School Gymnasium to be Demolished in February

Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton announced during Wednesday’s School Committee meeting that the Wilmington High School gymnasium will be demolished over February vacation.

Though the high school project is currently being appealed to Superior Court, it was previously ruled that the Activities and Use Limitation (AUL) was not allowed as part of the appeal, leaving the door open for the town to begin work on at least part of the project.

North Reading

Hundreds of Hypodermic Needles Found at Playground in North Reading

Hundreds of hypodermic needles were found by DPW workers on Jan. 9 at Clarke Park in North Reading. Police recovered the needles and other drug paraphernalia.

Reading

Teacher Fired After Allegedly Abusing Child at Goddard School

The Department of Early Education and Care reported that they received information from the Goddard School in Reading regarding alleged abuse of a child by one of the school's teachers. The teacher was fired. Details of the abuse have not yet been disclosed. DEEC officials are still investigating.