Mayor indicted on wiretapping charges

Today in Lawrence

• Mayor DePeña indicted on wiretapping charges. Mayor Brian DePeña, arrested on federal charges in August, now faces a state indictment covering 14 wiretapping counts and one witness intimidation charge, according to CBS News Boston and NBC Boston.CBS News Boston
• Pedro Martinez Foundation launches Lawrence coding program. The Pedro Martinez Foundation kicked off a new after-school coding program at South Lawrence East, teaching basic coding to third and fourth graders from seven Lawrence Public Schools from October through December.Lawrence Public Schools
• Center to host breast cancer awareness breakfast. The City of Lawrence posted a News Flash notice for a breast cancer awareness breakfast at The Center, 155 Haverhill St. No specific date was included in the announcement.City of Lawrence
• City offers free smoke alarm installations. The City of Lawrence is offering free smoke alarm installations for residents through a community fire safety partnership, with requests taken through the city's alert page.City of Lawrence

Coming up

• Tue, Sep 29: School Committee Policy B panel meets Sept 29. The Lawrence School Committee's Policy B Subcommittee holds a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the district calendar.Lawrence Public Schools
• Tue, Sep 29, 5:00 p.m.: Lawrence JV soccer hosts Lowell Sept 29. Lawrence's junior varsity soccer team is scheduled to host Lowell in a non-conference match on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Wed, Sep 30: Half day set for pre-K students Sept 30. Lawrence Public Schools will hold a half day on Wednesday, Sept. 30, for pre-kindergarten students only, according to the district calendar.Lawrence Public Schools

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