Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Funds Police Body Cameras, But Policy Still Nebulous
Town Meeting debated Monday whether to budget $43,000 for body cameras while a policy for their usage is still being drafted.
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
Alex is a Jersey transplant and graduate of Northeastern University. He has lived in the Boston area since college and considers himself an honorary Bay Stater (though he still hasn't been able to bring himself to root for the Sox). Previously Alex worked for MSNBC on its dayside TV shows and for Wentworth Institute of Technology in marketing and publications. In addition, he has self-published several stories, including freelance pieces written while in Spain. He is an avid football and baseball fan, film geek and pop culture guru.
Alex covers Arlington, Chelmsford, Lexington, Medford, Somerville, Watertown, Westford, Weymouth and the Cape. He lives in Brighton with his girlfriend and their dog.
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Malden, MA|News|
Winning $4M Lottery Ticket Sold In Malden
Here's who claimed the top prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's $4,000,000 Bonus Cash instant game.
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Medford|News|
Man Shot In His Car In Medford
Police said the 22-year-old was shot twice in the torso while driving down Exchange Avenue Monday evening.
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Arlington, MA|News|
How Much Arlington Will Get From $350B American Rescue Plan
The town was among 38 Massachusetts municipalities allocated financial support through the federal support program.
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Somerville, MA|News|
How Much Somerville Will Get From $350B American Rescue Plan
The city was among 38 Massachusetts municipalities allocated financial support through the federal support program.
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Malden, MA|News|
How Much Malden Will Get From $350 Billion American Rescue Plan
The city was among 38 Massachusetts municipalities allocated financial support through the federal support program.
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Medford|News|
How Much Medford Will Get From $350 Billion American Rescue Plan
The city was among 38 Massachusetts municipalities allocated financial support through the federal support program.
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Somerville, MA|News|
MA COVID-19 Restrictions May Get Supreme Court Review: Patch PM
Also: Pops planning for July 4 | UMass suspends maskless students, keeps tuition | Police paid $4m to settle lawsuits | Whales 'hug' | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Man Assaulted Somerville Cop After Restaurant Ruckus: Police
A man trying to fight people inside a Broadway restaurant pushed a responding officer after refusing commands to back up, police said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington WOW House: $1M Bungalow With Spy Pond, Boston Views
See inside this charming five-bedroom home filled with mid-century character and details.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Art Project Envisions Climate Fight
The town received a $17,000 grant toward "Remembrance of Climate Futures," which will "look back" on events from a 22nd century perspective.
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Reading, MA|News|
New Pizzeria, Ice Cream Shop Coming To Reading
Cal's Creamery and Cal's Brick Oven Pizza is expected to open at Hopkins and Main this summer.
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Malden, MA|News|
Carey McDonald Enters Race For Malden Councilor-At-Large
McDonald, a nonprofit executive and former policy analyst, has been involved in the People's Budget process.
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Malden, MA|News|
'Daring' Rescue Reunites Mama With Ducklings On Mother's Day
Malden police officers found the ducklings on a "detour" down a storm drain and helped pull them to safety.
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Medford|News|
Medford Sets In-Person High School Graduation Plan
The ceremony will be at Hormel Stadium, with graduates allotted two guests apiece.
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Reading, MA|News|
WATCH: Annual Parade Of Ducklings Passes Through Reading School
Each year, ducklings that hatch in the Coolidge Middle School courtyard join their mother for a stroll through the halls and out to a pond.
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Medford|News|
Medford Awarded $30K Grant To Expand Recycling In Schools
The Department of Environmental Protection awarded $1.3 million in grants to increase diversion, reuse, composting and recycling.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Restaurant Fundraiser Nearly Doubles Goal
A GoFundMe campaign for Thai Moon, which was heavily damaged in a fire last week, will support the restaurant's employees until it reopens.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Adds Reopening Steps To June 1 Easing Of Restrictions
Dance floors will be allowed at private events and food and drinks can be served at recreational activities.
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Reading, MA|News|
Plan To Convert Former Post Office Into Restaurant Moves Forward
The Select Board approved a liquor license for the Common District Meeting House, which is moving into the old Haven Street post office.
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