News Nearby: Movie Starring Big Names to Film in Woburn

Here are some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week:

Woburn

New David O. Russell Movie Starring Big Names to Film in Woburn Next Week: Mayor Scott Galvin posted to his Facebook page last night that there will be filming for a new movie at the Clapp School next week.

According to Galvin, the yet-to-be-named movie stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Admans, and Louis C.K. Film executives and crews have been working with Mayor Scott Galvin, Superintendent Mark Donovan, Police Chief Robert Ferullo, Fire Chief Paul Tortolano and other key city and school department officials to prepare for the day of filming.

Stoneham

Community Preservation Act Rejected by Voters: The majority of Stoneham residents who made their way to the polls in Tuesday's town election voted 'no' on the Community Preservation Act, which would've allowed the town to place a 1 percent surcharge on property taxes, with those funds and any matching funds from the state going to a fund specifically designated for open space, parks, recreational uses and conservation.

Meanwhile, Stoneham's incumbents won each of their contested races, although not without some strong challenges, according to results provided by Stoneham Town Clerk Maria Sagarino.

Melrose

When Will Melrose's Golf Courses Open This Spring? 

With several snowstorms hitting the city this winter, Melrose golf courses are opening about a month later than last year. With temperatures rising and conditions at the course looking good, Mount Hood Golf Courseopened on Wednesday, according to Joan Bell, superintendent of Mount Hood and Public Open Space. Meanwhile, Bellevue Golf Club, a private nine-hole golf course, is expected to open at 8 a.m. Saturday, according to Manager Jeff Monteleone. 

Reading

: Reading residents voted in the local election Tuesday, but the turnout was lower than expected. Of 17,594 registered voters, only 3,207 or 18.2 percent voted.