Lawrence brief: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was indicted on 14 state wiretapping charges and one witness intimidation count

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was indicted on 14 state wiretapping charges and one witness intimidation count.

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

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