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By Taylor Pettaway
Boston Herald
A Methuen man is being held without bail after police fear he released a bag of fentanyl inside the Methuen Police Department, hospitalizing an officer.

BILLERICA -- After months of contentious debate surrounding Planned Urban Developments, only one of the three PUD-related articles appeared on the floor of Town Meeting Thursday night.

CHELMSFORD -- A Dorchester man was arrested by police after he allegedly forced his way into an apartment with a handgun and assaulted a man.

BOSTON -- Massachusetts has its first female banking commissioner in 40 years.

BOSTON -- Officials from Brockton, New Bedford and Worcester and lawyers working with them outlined on Tuesday a potential lawsuit over a state education funding formula they say has led to painful cuts in their districts and left them at a disadvantage compared to wealthier, suburban communities.

BOSTON -- House lawmakers voted unanimously Wednesday to approve an annual road maintenance bill, once again supporting $200 million in borrowing for one year that municipal advocates say falls short of addressing significant infrastructure needs.

LOWELL -- The leader of a Lawrence-based drug ring with ties to the Greater Lowell area was recently sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and will face deportation upon completion of his sentence, authorities say.

SHIRLEY -- With two contested races on the Annual Town Election ballot, Andree Lourdes Jean Jacques won the three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen with 366 votes versus 284 for her opponent, former town accountant Karen Barrett.

WESTFORD -- In the only contested race in the town election, voters selected incumbent Alicia Mallon and newcomer Sean Kelly to occupy the two available seats on the School Committee, according to the unofficial results.

GROTON -- The Groton Woman's Club will hold its annual luncheon on Friday, May 17 at the Hilton Hotel at Devens Common.