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News Nearby: Fire At Popular Restaurant, Prostitution Arrests

Each week we take a look at some of the stories making headlines in neighboring Patch towns.

Tewksbury

Overnight Fire Damages Jade East Restaurant

An early morning fire caused between $5,000-$10,000 damage to the Jade East Restaurant on Route 38.

The two-alarm fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. and was called in by someone at the according to Fire Chief Mike Hazel.

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Westford

After the initial Board of Selectmen's meeting was postponed due to overcrowding, the Board announced the controversial "gun ban" warrant article will not be on the finalized warrant facing voters on March 23.

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Chelmsford

Van Liew Endorses Joyce As Second Choice

Board of Selectmen candidate Roland Van Liew announced in a Wednesday e-mail that he will be using his second vote for fellow candidate Bob Joyce.

Reading

Two Arrested on Prostitution Charges in Reading

Ling Ling Wang, 47, of 61 Kenberma Rd., Worcester and Wen Qui, 36, of 144 Brook St., Quincy were arrested Thursday in Reading on charges of sexual conduct for a fee, according to police.

North Reading

Seven Have Pulled Papers for Spring Election

Wondering who will be running in this year’s election in May? So far, seven North Reading residents have pulled papers. Papers are due back by March 19 at 5 p.m.


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