Somerville, MA|News|
3 Mass Vaccination Sites Coming To Metro North Area
A partnership of nine communities, including Somerville, Medford, Arlington and Malden, is opening three clinics and planning pop-up sites.
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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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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington 10-Year-Old Honored For Reporting House Fire
Mason Conway alerted his parents and knocked on his neighbors' door to tell them to evacuate when he spotted a fire on their porch.
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Reading, MA|News|
Some Reading Households May See Discolored Water, Low Pressure
The town will conduct a new, longer method of water main flushing this summer, impacting some neighborhoods.
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Malden, MA|News|
Everett Police Share Photos Of Suspected Church Vandal
Police are seeking the identity of a man in connection with several incidents of vandalism, including one at the Zion Baptist Ministries.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Firefighter John 'Moose' Byrne Retires After 30+ Years
"His knowledge and leadership will be missed around the fire stations," the Somerville Fire Department said.
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Medford|News|
WATCH: Man Narrowly Escapes Box Truck Crash In Medford
Video captured a man jumping out of the way at the last minute before a box truck slammed into a pickup on the Fellsway Saturday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Climate Group Awarded Grant Funding From MAPC
A climate resiliency partnership between Malden, Revere, Everett, Lynn and Saugus was among 12 projects to receive funding.
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Somerville, MA|News|
College Investigates Anti-Asian, Anti-Semitic Incidents: Patch PM
Also: MA closing vaccination sites | Helicopters dropping rabies vaccine | Grocery drivers strike | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Adds 3 New Holidays To School Calendar
The calendar for the 2021-22 school year includes observances for Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and Juneteenth.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Teacher Sara Dion Enters Race For Somerville School Committee
Dion, a Somerville resident and teacher in the Medford Public Schools, is running in Ward 7.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Reservoir Playground Coming Down
The playground will be demolished this week and replaced as part of Phase 2 of renovations at the Res.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Assistant Superintendent Search: 4 Finalists Named
The Screening Committee will hold an open microphone session Tuesday for the community to meet the candidates.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Million-Dollar Arlington Home Hits Market After 60 Years
This custom-built Cape was the model for the Bishop School neighborhood and "radiates pride-of-ownership."
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Medford|News|
Tufts University Investigating 2 Hate Incidents
Anti-Asian rhetoric was directed at students, and a swastika was found on an athletic field shed last week, the university's president said.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Priciest Home Has A Private Putting Green
This West Medford colonial also features a chef's kitchen, new stone patio, renovated bathrooms and more.
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Medford|News|
Here's Who Will Help Rename Medford's Columbus School
A 23-member Renaming Committee will review more than 300 name submissions and present three finalists to the School Committee in May.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Recognizes Polyamorous Domestic Partnerships
Town Meeting passed Arlington's first domestic partnership bylaw, which includes relationships of "two or more" people.
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Reading, MA|News|
Outdoor Space Approved For 4 Reading Businesses
A new zoning bylaw passed by Town Meeting Monday was quickly put into action by the Community Planning and Development Commission.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Fundraiser Launched For Arlington Restaurant Staff After Fire
A fire broke out in the kitchen of Thai Moon Thursday, causing heavy damage to the restaurant and forcing its closure for the near future.
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Medford|News|
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic At Tufts University Friday
No appointment is necessary to get a shot at Tufts University's Gantcher Center Friday.
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