Medford|News|
Key Deadlines Coming Up In Columbus School Renaming Process
Applications to join the advisory committee, as well as suggestions for new names, are due Friday, April 16.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
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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Medford|News|
U.S. Rep. Clark Tours Medford School, Praises Federal Relief Plan
Rep. Katherine Clark said the American Rescue Plan, under which MPS received $5 million, is instrumental in returning to in-person learning.
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Somerville, MA|News|
New Push In 12-Year-Old Cold Case | Patch PM
Also: Cape shark repellant sales up | Town rebukes 'White Lives Matter' protest | Ex-teacher accused of rape | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police To Participate In Drug Take Back Day
Arlington will join cities and towns throughout Massachusetts in accepting expired or unwanted prescription drugs at the police station.
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Medford|News|
Commission Proposes New Historic District In Medford
The Historic District Commission is proposing the designation along Forest Street, which would include 120 properties.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Vehicle In Somerville Hit-And-Run Has Unique Features, Police Say
State police said the van that fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian on McGrath Highway stands out among other vehicles of its model.
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Reading, MA|News|
Longtime Reading Teacher Wendell W. Hodgkins Dies
Hodgkins taught English at Reading Memorial High School for 37 years, serving as department chair for nearly two decades.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Murder Unsolved After 12 Years
Police are still searching for the killer of Charline Rosemond, who was found murdered on April 13, 2009.
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Malden, MA|News|
Revere Spa Front For Sex Trafficking Ring: AG
Geralda De Matos Garland, 57, is accused of trafficking women through her business, Crystal's Day Spa.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Firefighters Honored For Fellsmere Pond Ice Rescue
Firefighters saved a man's life after he fell through the ice while pulling his son from the water.
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Reading, MA|News|
Devastating Fires Bookend Golf Club's Rebuild | Patch PM
Also: Exec pleads guilty in poison case | CEO's cause of death released | Slur targets cop | More
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Arlington, MA|News|
Lane Closures Coming To Route 2 In Arlington
MassDOT will implement single- and double-lane closures through November as part of the $14.7 million lighting improvement project on Rt. 2.
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Malden, MA|News|
Fake Facebook Account Directed Racist Taunts At Malden Officer
Police attributed hateful comments on the department's social media posts to a person from outside Malden using a fake account.
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Medford|News|
2 Charged In Medford Man's Murder
Richard Ghiozzi, 33, was fatally stabbed in Boston Jan. 4.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Hit-And-Run Victim ID'd As 72-Year-Old Somerville Man
Police said the man was leaving Stop & Shop when he was hit on McGrath Highway. He remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Residents Notified Of Level 3 Sex Offender
Police issued a notice Monday about 65-year-old Michael Clark living in Arlington.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Outdoor Performances, Retail Poised To Restart In Somerville
The city has given the green light to more businesses to reopen once vaccine availability is expanded this month.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Golf Club 'Heartbroken' Over Loss Of New Clubhouse
A fire broke out almost a year to the day after a blaze destroyed the original clubhouse. The new building was expected to open in June.
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Medford|News|
Aerial Mosquito Spraying Coming To Medford
Residents may notice more helicopters in the area starting next week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Bike Protections Added To McGrath Highway Safety Changes
MassDOT has committed to physically separating bike lanes from traffic lanes on the busy corridor.
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