Medford|News|
Medford Selects Consultant To Lead Master Planning Process
The city announced opportunities to get involved in the Master Planning process, including joining the Steering Committee or volunteering.
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|
Medford Residents Involved In Route 1 Pileup
Two Medford men sustained minor injuries in a six-car crash that hospitalized a Peabody couple Monday.
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Medford|News|
Columbus Name Change Inches Forward In Contentious Meeting
The School Committee voted to form an advisory group to narrow the pool of potential names down to three at a marathon meeting last week.
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Medford|News|
Orange Line Derails At Wellington Station
Buses replaced MBTA service between Oak Grove and Community College following a low-speed derailment Tuesday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden School Committee Names Next Superintendent
Ligia Noriega-Murphy, assistant superintendent on assignment in the Boston Public Schools, accepted the position Monday night.
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Reading, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Geoffrey Coram, Reading School Committee
Town Meeting and former interim School Committee member Geoffrey Coram shares why he wants to join the Committee in 2021.
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Reading, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Shawn Brandt, Reading School Committee
School Committee member Shawn Brandt shares why he is running for re-election in 2021.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Eric Helmuth, Arlington Select Board
Town Meeting member and chair of the Community Preservation Act Committee shares why he wants to join the Select Board in 2021.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police At Scene Of 'Gas Issue'
Crews are working to restore gas in the area of Capen and Adams Streets.
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Arlington, MA|News|
MA's Math Problem For Bringing Students, Teachers Back: Patch PM
Also: The Boston Marathon will have runners this fall — 20,000 of them | With St. Patrick's Day on deck, mayor pleads restraint | More.
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Reading, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Christopher Haley, Reading Select Board
Small business owner Christopher Haley shares why he wants to join the Select Board in 2021.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Justin Klekota Joins Race For Somerville City Council
Klekota, a Democratic state committeeman, vaccine researcher and Green New Deal For MA co-author, has lived in Somerville for 20 years.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Grant Will Expand Transportation Options For Seniors
The town will contract with Arlington Taxi and Arlington Green Cab to provide rides to medical appointments, grocery stores and more.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Schools Find 19% Of Responding Staff Fully Vaccinated
The district surveyed 551 employees as it develops its plan to return to full in-person learning.
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Medford|News|
Medford Sets Timeline For Return To Full In-Person Learning
Changes to health and safety protocols, such as additional testing and reduced physical distancing, will be necessary in school buildings.
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Somerville, MA|News|
$589K Somerville WOW: Least Expensive Home Needs Some TLC
This three-bedroom home needs a facelift, but it's conveniently located off I-93 near Assembly Row.
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Medford|News|
$1.4M Medford WOW: Peek Inside Priciest Listing
This thoughtfully designed West Medford Victorian "checks all the boxes for today's modern living."
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington 9-Year-Old Memorizes 140 Pi Digits For Pi Day
WATCH: Ike Palter channels his extraordinary memory to recite over 100 digits of pi.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Good Boy Awarded Toys, Treats For Heroism: Patch PM
Also: Former athletic director, beloved educator dies | Community rallies for fired Trader Joe's employee after "simple mistake" | More.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Heroic Stoneham Dog Honored With PETA Award
Diesel is being recognized for alerting his owner to a man who fell through the ice at Quarter Mile Pond.
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