Concussion Dangers, New MA Laws, Missing Girl, and More: Nearby News

Here are a few of the day’s must-read items from our Massachusetts network. We hope you enjoy! Give us your feedback at patrick.luce@patch.com

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Concussion Dangers: City Eliminates Tackle Football For Kids

A heightened awareness of concussion dangers and traumatic injuries on football fields have led many across the country to consider whether they want their children to play a sport ingrained in the American culture.

Here in Somerville, just a short drive down I-93 to Boston — where the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots loom as gods with kids treating their Tom Brady jersey almost as religious garments — the city this week took among the boldest stances in the country: The recreation department will no longer provide city-sponsored tackle football for kids.

More headlines:

New Laws in MA May Boost Your Bank Account in 2016

• There aren’t many new laws taking affect in the commonwealth in January, but those that do could fatten your wallet a bit.

Human Remains Confirmed to Be Missing Avon Man

• A Dedham police officer was arrested in connection with the man’s disappearance back in 2014.

15-year-old Girl Missing from Salem

• The 15-year-old was last seen on October 17.

Also worth a look today:

Human Trafficker Sentenced to Prison

Authorities Investigate Suspicious Device in Car

Envelope of Cash Left in Hingham Restaurant

Peabody Woman Arrested Dealing Drugs Near School

Freezing Rain Advisory Wednesday Night into Thursday