Wendell News Archives

By Samuel Tsoi It is no secret that Boston has a wealth of history and prides itself as "America's Walking City." Naturally, a walk through Chinatown provides a glimpse into the city's rich past, especially the stories and dreams of settlers coming to its shore from around the world.

Jean Derderian of New Salem is a very determined woman. President of the New Salem Historical Society, she lives across the town common from the now abandoned former New Salem Academy.

A law that would restrict building on hilltops, rules for adult entertainment businesses and a resolution aimed at asserting the importance of keeping local control of schools in the face of regionalization are among the issues to be tackled at Wednesday's annual town meeting.