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Five of Woburn’s Top Newsmakers This Week

A look at the people who made news this week in Woburn.

Each , we take a look at the week that was in Woburn. Today, we take a look at five of the top newsmakers in the city.

1) —This standout middle-schooler was this week's choice for Woburn Patch . A National Junior Honor Society student, Jessica also earned a Pop Warner scholarship. She loves her family, friends and cheering. Jessica's "Key to Awesomeness" is her determination.

2) —With only seconds to go in last Friday's girls' basketball game, Danielle Perkins hit a buzzer-beater shot, . The game avenged the Lady Tanners' only loss of the season and handed Reading it's first loss. Making it more special, Perkins was playing in her last home game at . 

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3) —The 54-year-old Main Street found himself facing several police charges after a disagreement at the pharmacy counter. Bell was loud and out of control, according to witnesses, and threw a display at employees. When police arrived, he .

4) —The current lease-holder of 33 Sylvanus Wood Lane spoke to City Council Tuesday night regarding the home and According to officials, the home has been visited nearly 50 times in the last three years by and several renters are living under one roof. The home is zoned for only one family and the owner has allegedly abandoned the property. Over the next two weeks, officials are expected to visit the home with Milinazzo's permission. 

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5) —Colleen Martell, Siobhan Duran, Hannah Magee, Kelly Duran, Meg Moore and Alaina Schiano have played together on hockey teams since they learned how to skate. , hoping to win the state title in their final year together. 


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