Somerville, MA|News|
Councilor At-Large Will Mbah Announces Run For Somerville Mayor
Mbah, currently in his second term on the City Council, said he envisions a Somerville that extends opportunity to all of its residents.
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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|
Malden Sets 5 Vaccine Clinics For Residents
The clinics, which will be held in the first two weeks of April, are available to residents over 55 or adults with a medical condition.
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Medford|News|
New Tattoo Parlor Opens In West Medford
Mike Coleman cut his teeth tattooing kids in his college dorm room. Now, he's bringing Sacrament Tattoo to life on High Street.
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Malden, MA|News|
Ryan O'Malley Seeking Re-Election To Malden City Council
O'Malley, elected in 2015 as the youngest and first openly gay member of the City Council, is seeking re-election to represent Ward 4.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Church Cancels Easter Masses Amid COVID Uptick
Father Mario Orrigo of St. Patrick Parish said a number of parish staff and clergy tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Chris Haley Clear Choice For Select Board
Select Board member Carlo Bacci shares why he supports Christopher Haley.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Residents Warned Of Pavement Work Scam
Police say residents should be wary of unsolicited offers to do work on their driveways.
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Medford|News|
Medford Has An Award-Winning Budget For The First Time
The city received the national "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award," the highest honor in governmental budgeting.
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Medford|News|
Application Process Opens For Medford Police Officers
Interested in serving your community as a police officer? Here's how to apply for the exam.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden COVID Relief Lottery Provides Up To $10K For Businesses
Local businesses have until April 8 to apply to be entered into the lottery.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Tightens Playground Rules As Students Return
School playgrounds will only be available for in-person students during school hours.
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Reading, MA|News|
3 Finalists Named For Principal Of Reading Memorial High School
These are the potential candidates to succeed Kathleen Boynton, who is leaving for a principal job in another district.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Council Calls For State Of Emergency For Women
The mayor will issue a proclamation "supporting women's advancement, opportunity, and equity" in light of the pandemic's impact on jobs.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Elect Sarah McLaughlin To Reading School Committee
Marianne Downing shares why she is voting for Sarah McLaughlin for the School Committee.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Letters In Support Of John Hurd For Select Board
Arlington residents Jennifer Goodwin, Carrol Curcio and Cindy Sheridan Curran share why they are voting to re-elect John Hurd.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Why I'm Voting For Chris Haley For Select Board
Justin Perry discusses what he calls the "steady politicization of our town and the resulting divide that it has created."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Teen's Murder Unsolved After 26 Years | Patch PM
Also: Ex-police captain arrested in OT fraud investigation | A lizard's wanderlust brings it to Massachusetts | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Ease More Business Restrictions April 5
The city will move forward with a limited reopening as more residents, including essential and service industry workers, get vaccinated.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Cancels 2021 Patriots' Day Parade, Sets Virtual Events
The town's in-person Patriots' Day events have been canceled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Malden, MA|News|
State Denies Malden Waiver Request To Delay Full In-Person Return
MPS set return dates for elementary and middle school students last week after it was informed it could not delay full in-person learning.
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