News Nearby: Thomson Country Club Restaurant and Facility Has New Owner

While we do our best to focus on news and events directly concerning Wakefield, sometimes it's nice to know what's going on in neighboring communities. Welcome to the weekly regional news roundup, which will bring you the top news from the towns directly surrounding Wakefield.

Note: Original reporting from Stoneham Patch, Reading-North Reading Patch and Lynnfield Patch.

NORTH READING—Owner of Teresa's Italian Eatery in Middleton Nick Yebba, Sr. is taking over the restaurant and function facility at the .

The transfer of the liquor license was approved at Monday's Board of Selectmen meeting, and Yebba plans to make some major changes to the club.

STONEHAM—A Stoneham man accused of  pleaded not guilty to charges in a Malden court on Tuesday, according to officials.

Eugene Ledonne, 76, of Stoneham, pleaded not guilty to charges of leaving the scene of accident after causing personal injury and assault and battery dangerous weapon (motor vehicle) in Malden District Court, according to Stephanie Guyotte of Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone's Office. Judge Matthew Nestor released Ledonne on $300 bail with conditions of no driving and no contact with the victim, Guyotte added. 

Ledonne's next court appearance will be on Sept. 26, as he's scheduled for a pre-trial conference, according to Guyotte.

READING—On Sept. 2, according to , officers reported to a house party were over 40 youths were present without adult supervision.

As a result of the party, 38 minors are being charged with possession of alcohol and one youth is being charged with furnishing alcohol to minors, police said. Police have decided to implement a Zero Tolerance Policy regarding cases similar to this one. 

WAKEFIELD—If gourmet pastries are what you're looking for, , at 52 Main St. in Wakefield, isn't a bad gig.

Nineteen varieties of the store's muffins have been recognized by the  and have won other awards. Phantom Gourmet loves the Strawberry Shortcake, but Blueberry is the most popular with customers, which haven't stopped coming in since the Wakefield location opened in 1995.