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Residents looking to beat the heat can head over to the department of elder affairs.

Paul Mignosa, 39, was charged with hitting a bicyclist and driving away from the scene.
The list includes girls' lacrosse MVP Caitlin Chicoski and girls' track and field MVP Abby Comella.
The 5K was called off, but the parade went on as planned.
The annual tradition once again marched across Needham Wednesday morning.
The restaurant recently received a seven-day suspension.
The list includes softball MVP Erin Barry.
The following is from the Mansfield Police Log. Arrests and charges mentioned don’t imply conviction.
All three were also earned Hockomock League MVP honors.
Needham's Independence Day celebration got underway Tuesday night.
The wide receiver will miss the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy.
Crashes and struck drawbridge are helping make an already congested evening commute tougher.
A little critter made its way up a street sign in Dedham Tuesday morning.
Scam IRS calls are making their way around Braintree, police said.
Cassandra M. Guerrini, 29, was arrested on a warrant out of Providence Superior Court.
The sky over Gillette Stadium and Route 1 lit up with fireworks Tuesday night.
What's open or closed for the holiday? Note the special MBTA schedule, as well.
What's open or closed for the holiday? Note the special MBTA schedule, as well.
What's open or closed for the holiday? Note the special MBTA schedule, as well.
What's open or closed for the holiday? Note the special MBTA schedule, as well.