Town's first female sergeant breaks barriers

Registrar Rachel Kaprielian this week issued a warning for customers not to be duped by fliers purporting to be from the Registry of Motor Vehicles that urge vehicle owners to turn in their green registration plates by the end of the year.

Whether it was an adult entertainment permit that riled residents or an override vote that failed, 2008 has had its share of big news throughout the region. Below are a few highlights from the past year.

The MBTA has announced its service schedule for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The MBTA is providing extra transit services throughout the First Night Festivities and will be offering FREE service after 8 p.m. Extra MBTA Police will patrol the system to assist with crowd control and safety.

In the wake of last night's ice and rain storm, state Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan is offering residents some safety tips.