Nearby News: A New Wheat- and Gluten-Free Bakery in Arlington

Also, frozen yogurt strikes again, this time on Newbury Street; Medford gets recognized for going green; and in Charlestown a man gets punched in the face (allegedly).

New Gluten/Wheat Free Bakery to Open Tuesday Something Sweet Without Wheat, the new gluten/wheat free bakery in East Arlington, will open Tuesday, Jan. 29, according to a Wednesday press release from its store manager, Teresa Fiore. The Woburn-based specialty bakery, which is also 95 percent dairy free and nut free, except for coconuts, is in the old Barismo spot at 169 Mass. Ave. Medford's Go Green Program to Receive Innovation Award Medford's efforts to go green are being recognized with an honor from the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). Medford's Go Green Program has been selected at the recipient of the 2012 Kenneth E. Pickard Municipal Innovation Award, presented by the MMA. “Go Green Medford was selected because the program…

Nearby News: Casino Traffic Would Impact Charlestown, Attempted Murder in Arlington

Also, Flour Bakery + Cafe expands in Boston and winter parking in Medford.

Menino: Everett Casino Traffic Would Go Through Charlestown Mayor Thomas Menino said though he believes a casino project in Everett would impact Boston greatly, the developer behind that proposal has yet to seek input from city officials. “You’d have to go through Charlestown, over the city’s property. That’s the gateway into the Everett site,” Menino said. “I’ve talked to several folks in development who’ve said to me that Boston leads into the site.” Epping Street Man Charged with Attempted Murder A 47-year-old Arlington man was charged with attempted murder the morning of Friday, Jan. 11, after he allegedly choked another man and beat him with a remote control after the man wouldn’t give him a Percocet for his back pain. Medford to Re-…

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Nearby News: Convict ‘Out On Annie Dookhan’ Arrested Again

Stories from communities near Somerville.

Chaotic Council Meeting Ends Abruptly Over President, VP Vote Tuesday's Medford City Council meeting ended shortly after it began when councilors could not agree on how to proceed with voting for a council president and vice president for 2013. Councilor Michael Marks questioned whether councilors voting for themselves for president or vice president presented a conflict of interest due to higher compensation for those positions. Another councilor, Robert Penta, invoked "Section 22," a bylaw that halts all debate on a topic, on both votes and without an organization the council adjourned without getting to the rest of the agenda. They scheduled a special council meeting for Thursday night. Police Reports: More Details on Holiday Inn Fight…

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Nearby News: Arlington Native Allegedly Nearly Decapitates Prostitute in Florida

Also, a man reacts to allegations he embezzled money from West Medford Little League, and a Charlestown family seeks help to afford a funeral.

Arlington Native Allegedly Nearly Decapitates Prostitute in Fatal Stabbing in Florida A 20-year-old Arlington native allegedly murdered, and almost beheaded, a prostitute in his Lake Park, Fla., apartment on Sunday, Dec. 16, according to reports. Paul Charles Farina, who had just moved to Florida two weeks prior to enter a drug treatment program, according to a CBS12 News report, allegedly stabbed 24-year-old Alexis N. Lace, of Riviera Beach, Fla., in the neck multiple times. He was arrested by Palm Beach County sheriffs that day and was charged with second-degree murder, according to reports.   Summer Street Man Charged with Attempted Murder A Summer Street man allegedly choked a woman in his residence on Christmas Eve. Omar Taha, 24, was…

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Nearby News: Bunker Hill Community College Professor Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Also, men are accused of stealing $50K from Medford Little League, a man was grabbed in Arlington on Christmas, and an armed robbery in the South End. Click on the links to read more.

Bunker Hill Teacher and Brother Arrested On Child Pornography Charges Two brothers are facing felony child pornography charges after being arrested on Dec. 20. Steven M. Fierimonte, 43, and Robert C. Fierimonte, 50, were arrested by detectives at their residence at 100 Prospect Hill Drive in Tewksbury. Records indicate Steve Fierimonte works as a professor of mathematics at both Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown and Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. — Bill Gilman  Man Grabbed, Told to Get in Car on Christmas Night A man told police at about 9:43 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, that he was walking home from the bus stop at the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Daniels Street in Arlington Heights when an unknown male grabbed him …

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Nearby News: Arlington Friends Decide to Settle It ‘Like Men’

Also, a knife incident at a Malden school, a pizza delivery person robbed in Charlestown, and Medford reacts to the Newtown shooting.

Best Friends Argue Over ‘Something Stupid,’ Decide to Settle It ‘Like Men’ Two best friends were in a car on Old Mystic Street at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday when they began to argue over “something stupid,” according to the friend who was driving. The driver told police he soon pulled over so that they could “settle the argument like men.” — John Waller Police Reports: Pizza Delivery Man Robbed A Papa Gino's delivery person told police that, as he was making a delivery at a Walford Way home on Saturday, Dec. 15, two suspects pulled him into the hallway, showed a handgun and took his money. — Becca Manning Linden School 'Safe and Sound' After Knife Incident A student at Linden Elementary School was reportedly found to be carrying a knife that …

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Nearby News: Arlington Woman Wins $50 Million Powerball Jackpot With Friend

Also, a Charlestown pier owner gets charged, news about Downtown Crossing in Boston, and a new business in Medford.

Arlington Woman, Co-Worker Win $50 Million Powerball Jackpot Dec. 12, 2012 was more than a once-in-a-lifetime date, it was indeed a lucky day for Costco co-workers Rosa DeLeon, 52, of Arlington, and 54-year-old Reginald LeBlanc, of Lexington, who reportedly are set to split a $50 million Powerball prize. DeLeon and LeBlanc, who work at the Costco in Waltham, purchased a single ticket Wednesday at the Lexington Shell station at 915 Waltham St. that matched all six-numbers drawn last night (video), according to the Massachusetts Lottery website. The winning numbers were 08-10-25-36-44, Powerball 28. DeLeon and LeBlanc have decided to take the "lump sum" option of $33 million, $23.1 million after taxes. — John Waller Shipyard Quarters Marina …

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Nearby News: Woman Comes Home to Find Strange Man in Closet

Also, an Arlington man loses $53K in an Internet scam, Charlestown continues to discus Rutherford Avenue, and a new restaurant in the South End.

Arlington Man Reportedly Loses $53,000 in Internet Scam An Arlington man came into the police station at about 11:20 a.m. Monday to report that he had lost $53,000 in an Internet scam. In early August, he received an email from a party telling him that he had won $750,000 but to claim his prize he had to send money to numerous locations – in Wisconsin, London and Nigeria. Over the next month, he sent $53,000 to these locations in sums from $3,000-$27,000. — John Waller Fells Road Woman Comes Home to Find Apologetic Intruder in Bedroom Closet A Fells Road woman returned home at about 1:45 a.m. Friday to find a young man hiding in her bedroom closet. — John Waller Surface or Underpass? Rutherford Avenue Discussion Charlestown residents who …

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Nearby News: Man Crashes SUV Into Mystic River [Video]

Also, Government Center's T station will close for two years, a restaurant with a good view closes, and a man has his foot run over by a car in Arlington ... maybe.

VIDEO: Man Crashes SUV Into Lower Mystic Lake A man crashed a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero into Lower Mystic Lake at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash took place near the intersection of Mystic Valley Parkway and Sagamore Avenue. The man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was unharmed. He was able to exit the SUV before it submerged, roughly 30 feet from shore, police said. — Daniel DeMaina Government Center Station Closing for 2 Years One of Boston’s oldest MBTA stations will shut down for two years to make way for a major renovation project. Government Center Station is scheduled to close in September 2013 for 24 months while construction is completed on a “$90 million overhaul,” according …

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Nearby News: Styrofoam Banned in Brookline, Sexual Assault in Beacon Hill

News from communities near Somerville. Click on the links to read more.

Report: James Marzilli Facing New Accusations James Marzilli, the former state senator from Arlington who pleaded guilty last year to lewdly harassing four women on the streets of Lowell in 2008, is facing new accusations, but he will not be charged, according to a Fox 25 News report this evening. — Arlington Patch Police Seek Public Help in Beacon Hill Sexual Assault Case Boston police are asking the public for their help in a home break-in and sexual assault on Beacon Hill. Officers posted the image of a suspect on BPDnews.com and asked anyone who recognizes the man to come forward. — Roberto Scalese Banned in Brookline: Polystyrene Food and Beverage Containers The use of Polystyrene, more commonly known as Styrofoam, will be prohibited …

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