Reading, MA|News|
Drew's Stews Opening Shop In Reading
A business that specializes in soups is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden In-Person Learning Brings Added Staff, Meal Changes
The district began providing full in-person learning for K-5 students Monday.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Support Bita, Satterthwaite For RMLD Board
Elaine and Benjamin Webb share why they are voting for Marlena Bita and Jim Satterthwaite for the RMLD board.
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Medford|News|
Life Sciences Expansion Proposed On Boston Avenue In Medford
A public meeting will be held this month to discuss plans for the site and community impacts, including traffic, construction and benefits.
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Medford|News|
Medford Begins Fire Station Upgrades, Examines Long-Term Needs
A Task Force convened last fall proposed studying the renovation or rebuilding of the Medford Fire Department's headquarters.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's Bluebikes Stops Coming Out Of Hibernation
Five Bluebikes stations will be installed in Arlington this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Piloting Coronavirus Exposure App
MassNotify will send you an "exposure alert" if you were in close contact with someone who shared through the app that they tested positive.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Bita, Satterthwaite For More Honesty, Oversight On Board
RMLD board member and former chair David Talbot shares why he thinks Marlena Bita and James Satterthwaite are the right picks for the job.
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Medford|News|
MA Has Highest Rate Of Powerful Coronavirus Variant: Patch PM
Also: Woman helps 13k get vaccination appointments | More problems for RMV, MBTA | $2 million in damages after Somerville fire | More.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls April 6.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Betty Chu Pryor, Stoneham School Committee
Teacher Betty Chu Pryor shares why she is running for School Committee in 2021.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: George Georgountzos, Stoneham School Committee
Former Stoneham Finance & Advisory Board Chair George Georgountzos shares why he is running for School Committee in 2021.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: A Vote For Coram Is A Vote For All Reading Students
Parents Kate Goldlust and Michele Sanphy share why they are voting for Geoffrey Coram for School Committee.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls April 6.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Correcting The Record On Ad Hoc Human Rights Committee
Select Board Vice Chair Anne Landry says she is proud of the ad hoc committee and responds to "misinformation" surrounding its work.
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Medford|News|
11K+ Medford Residents Fully Vaccinated
The city marked a month of its program to vaccinate home-bound residents, which has vaccinated 167 people to date.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Fire Caused $2M In Damages, Displaced Six
A four-alarm blaze destroyed a vacant home under renovation and spread to nearby properties, leaving two other houses uninhabitable.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington WOW House: See Inside Newest Listing
This property needs a bit of updating but is an opportunity to create your own stylish home.
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Medford|News|
Medford WOW House: See Inside Priciest Listing
This Doonan Street home features an in-ground pool, professionally landscaped yard and more.
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Somerville, MA|News|
4-Alarm Fire Destroys Home Under Construction In Somerville
A home being built on Morrison Avenue collapsed after it caught fire Saturday afternoon, the fire department said.
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