Reading, MA|News|
Reading Business Owner John Crosby Dies
Crosby owned and operated J&B Crosby and Co., a financial accounting and tax company, with his son.
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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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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Teen's Murder Unsolved After 26 Years
Police are still searching for 17-year-old Deanna Cremin's killer.
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Reading, MA|News|
Home Of The Week: What $690K Gets You In Reading
Located in the heart of Reading's library district, this turn of the century colonial comes with many recent updates and renovations.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Fire Department Issues Warning After Busy Month
Firefighters responded to 11 fires in March, including a serious blaze in an apartment building Saturday afternoon.
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Reading, MA|News|
UK Coronavirus Variant Found In Middlesex County | Patch PM
Also: The governor's race continues to take shape as state senator considers running | Pooled testing results show few positives | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Asian Fusion, Pizza Restaurants To Share Space In Arlington
Ginger Exchange and Master Pies Artisan Pizza both plan to open in the former Great Wok space.
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Malden, MA|News|
Residents Displaced After Malden Parapet Collapse
Part of the parapet on the roof of a Salem Street building collapsed Saturday, damaging a nearby traffic light and forcing an evacuation.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Dark Horse Public House, Former On The Hill Tavern, Shutting Down
Dark Horse, which replaced the longtime Somerville watering hole four years ago, cited rising rent.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Plan High School Graduation, More Student Events
The district has tentatively scheduled an in-person graduation ceremony for June.
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Reading, MA|News|
UK Coronavirus Variant Found In Reading
The B.1.1.7 strain, which is believed to be covered by vaccines, has appeared in Reading, school officials said in a message to families.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden WOW: Cliffside Home Hits The Market For $647K
This charming turn-of-the-century home features updates and views of Boston.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington WOW House: Peek Inside Least Expensive Listing
This Gardner Street home "exudes warmth and charm."
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Medford|News|
Medford WOW House: Peek Inside Least Expensive Listing
See how much this renovated Saunders Street home is going for.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Sign Of The Times: Exit Renumbering Comes To Rt. 2 In Arlington
MassDOT is switching from a sequential to a milepost-based exit system.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Chris Haley For Select Board
Pearl Street resident Parris Wellman shares why Chris Haley is the best choice for Select Board.
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Malden, MA|News|
Gas Main Break Closes Lanes On Rt. 1
Drivers should expect delays on both sides of the road in Saugus.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville, Revere Set Vaccination Clinic For Veterans
Veterans enrolled in the VA system will be eligible for vaccines on a first come, first served basis at the VFW Beachmont Post in Revere.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Resident Tied To Drug Trafficking Organization: Feds
Chi Ying, of Malden, is accused of laundering money for a local drug trafficking cell with ties to a Mexican cartel, authorities said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Receiving Estimated $36M From American Rescue Plan
Money can go toward replacing lost revenue, supporting households and businesses, funding infrastructure or investing in economic recovery.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Sarah McLaughlin For School Committee
Pennsylvania Avenue resident Bill Noonan shares why he thinks Sarah McLaughlin is the best choice for the Reading School Committee.
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