Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Select Board Chair Endorses Alvarado For Re-Election
Mark Dockser shares why he is backing Vanessa Alvarado for re-election to the Select Board.
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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 Looks To Improve Safety At Site Of Fatal 2019 Crash
The town is developing a plan for short- and long-term solutions on Chestnut Street, where a woman was fatally hit by a car in 2019.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Geoffrey Coram Will Be An Asset To School Committee
Kate Grant and Jen Hillery share why they are voting for Geoffrey Coram for School Committee.
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Malden, MA|News|
This Is The Most Delayed Traffic Light In MA | Patch PM
Also: City rallies around teacher | Ink spill closes street | Cover up in Framingham | More MBTA delays | Gym agrees to refund money | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Artist Lights Up Greater Boston
"Nubian Nights" in Roxbury's Nubian Square is the latest video projection installation from rising artist Pamela Hersch.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Just Dance: Somerville Allows Outdoor Performances, Sans Singing
Performances involving vocal or air projection, such as singing, speaking or playing a woodwind or brass instrument, remain prohibited.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Intersection Worst In MA For Delays
Just one in five drivers arrive at the Broadway and Eastern Ave. intersection with a green light, according to a recent report.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Beantown, Ben Affleck: These Misconceptions Drive MA Crazy
"Oh you're from BAWston? Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd am I right!"
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading To Hold Vaccine Clinic For Residents
The town announced a small vaccine clinic at the Pleasant Street Center this week.
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Medford|News|
Civilian Review Board Supported In Medford, Somerville: Survey
A Tufts survey found 500 respondents in Medford and 600 in Somerville are "somewhat satisfied" with policing in their communities.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Body Cameras Coming To Another Police Force: Patch PM
Also: Throwing star attack | DNA links accused attacker to victim | Probe questions police conduct | School drops Warrior mascot | More
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Arlington, MA|News|
Letters In Support Of John Hurd For Arlington Select Board
Arlington residents Stephanie Russell and Joe Keeffe share why they are voting to re-elect John Hurd.
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Medford|News|
Easter Bunny Dropping By Medford City Hall
The Easter Bunny will stop by City Hall for a socially distanced visit this Saturday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville, Police Union Reach Agreement On Body Cameras
The agreement allows for full implementation of body cameras for patrol officers, while negotiations continue for superior staff.
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Malden, MA|News|
Lifelong Malden Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday
Gertrude "Gert" Murray has lived in the same house her whole life and was Malden Hospital's longest-working employee.
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Reading, MA|News|
RMLD Board Statement: Michael Giacalone For Write-In Candidate
Michael Giacalone, who owns an accounting practice, shares why he's hoping voters will write him in April 6.
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Somerville, MA|News|
DESE Approves Somerville Waiver To Delay Full In-Person Learning
The district was one of 58 that received exemptions from the state's requirement to bring elementary students back by April 5.
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Medford|News|
Crackdown On Unleashed Dogs In Medford
Animal Control said it will increase leash enforcement in certain public areas amid an uptick in complaints.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Bridge Repairs Will Slow Traffic On Arlington Route 2 Ramp
MassDOT will implement temporary lane closures over the next three months to repair the bridge over Alewife Brook.
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Medford|News|
Regional Vaccine Effort Inches Forward: Patch PM
Also: Transit agency hit with discrimination complaint | North Shore noose | Students injured in school bus crash | More
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