Lawrence brief: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Mayor Brian DePeña says he will remain in office despite facing state and federal charges

Mayor Brian DePeña says he will remain in office despite facing state and federal charges.

Mayor DePeña says he won't resign despite charges. Mayor Brian DePeña said he will remain in office despite facing both state and federal charges, according to the Boston Globe.The Boston Globe
Cross country runner sets personal record. Lawrence High senior Rafely Garcia posted a personal-record time of 16:39 in a cross country meet against Central Catholic. The team races Billerica on the road today at 3:45 p.m.Lawrence Public Schools

Thu, Oct 1: Fall Into Community Resource Fair set for Thursday. Lawrence Public Schools lists a Fall Into Community Resource Fair on its district calendar for Thursday, October 1.Lawrence Public Schools
Thu, Oct 1, 6:30 p.m.: Freshman volleyball travels to Central Catholic. Lawrence's freshman volleyball team plays an away non-conference match at Central Catholic on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
Tue, Oct 6: Dracut girls soccer visits Lawrence Tuesday. Dracut's girls varsity soccer team plays an away non-conference match at Lawrence on Tuesday, October 6, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps