Here's a look at some of the interesting stories from the Stoneham area last week:

Medford

Medford Residents Line Up to Voice Opposition to Proposed MBTA Cuts: Dozens of residents streamed to the microphone in Medford City Hall Chambers Wednesday night to voice concerns over possibly losing bus routes in Medford and MBTA fare hikes. “It will be a disaster for every community that is impacted by the bus routes,” Medford Resident Susan Altman said before the packed crowd. “But it will also be a disaster for Boston."

Melrose

Alleged Car Burglar Arrested Carrying 13 GPS Devices: Melrose Police arrested during the wee hours last Thursday a New Hampshire man who allegedly held 13 GPS devices, along with MP3 players and chargers, taken from car break-ins. At 1:20 a.m. on Feb. 2, a resident of Main Street toward the Malden line reported seeing a male in his backyard and driveway. When police responded to the area 3-5 minutes later, officers found a man on Main Street matching the description given by the caller, Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said.

Reading

Man Found Dead in Reading Backyard: Police are investigating the death of a man found hanged in a Reading backyard Sunday morning. According to Reading Police, the man was discovered in a Criterion Road yard after a neighbor called police to report a man hanging from a tree.

Wakefield

Oil Leak at Wakefield Concrete Co. Clear or Rivers, Wells: One month after more than 1,000 gallons of oil leaked out of an underground tank at a Wakefield concrete company, state officials say no oil has leaked into the nearby Mill River, private wells, or utility tunnels in the area.