Malden, MA|News|
Obituary: Dorothy Nelson, 81, Of Malden
Dorothy made fast friends with everyone and was "often found at local coffee shops surrounded by friends with a welcoming smile and joke."
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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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Geoffrey Coram For School Committee
The following letter was submitted by Phoebe Singer, RMHS Class of 2019.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Jennifer Susse, Arlington Select Board
Town Meeting member Jennifer Susse, who served on the School Committee for six years, shares why she wants to join the Select Board in 2021.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Woman Fatally Hit By Car ID'd
An 86-year-old woman died Monday after an SUV crashed through the front of an auto body shop and struck her on the sidewalk.
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Medford|News|
Medford Revamps Online System For Service Requests
SeeClickFix relaunched Tuesday after changes were made to improve access and customer service.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Sets 30-Year Plan To Reduce Greenhouse Gases To Zero
The Net Zero Action Plan provides a roadmap to net zero greenhouse gas pollution by 2050.
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Reading, MA|News|
MA Schools Say Reopening Mandate Is 'Unreasonable': Patch PM
Also: MBTA service cuts to last 'for months' | Swastika found in school | Wind farm nearing approval | More summer camps reopening | More.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Invites Tribal Leaders To Discuss School Logo
Tribal leaders and representatives from across Massachusetts will discuss the use of Native American imagery in school logos.
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Medford|News|
A Year Of The Pandemic In Medford: Share Your Story
Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
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Reading, MA|News|
A Year Of The Pandemic In Reading: Share Your Story
Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
A Year Of The Pandemic In Somerville: Share Your Story
Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
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Malden, MA|News|
A Year Of The Pandemic In Malden: Share Your Story
Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
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Arlington, MA|News|
A Year Of The Pandemic In Arlington: Share Your Story
Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
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Reading, MA|News|
More Lunches, Early Dismissals Possible For In-Person Learning
Reading Superintendent John Doherty said the district faces several challenges as it implements its plan for full in-person learning.
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Medford|News|
5K+ In Medford May Not Be Receiving Benefits Despite Qualifying
The city has released a Food Access Guide to address its "SNAP Gap," which is higher than the state average.
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Malden, MA|News|
Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash | Patch PM
Also: Local lawmakers reach deal on COVID recovery bill | Dozens of students quarantine after exposure | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Minuteman Bikeway Could Help Rejuvenate Business Districts
The towns of Arlington, Bedford and Lexington received a grant to explore how the bikeway's traffic can be leveraged toward businesses.
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Malden, MA|News|
Woman Fatally Hit By Car In Malden
A Malden woman died after a car crashed through the front of an auto body shop and struck her on the sidewalk, the DA's office said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Mark Zero Cases Out Of 2,700+ Tests
Superintendent Edouard-Vincent thanked the community for its vigilance but said the virus is "not yet defeated."
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Reading, MA|News|
50 Students Quarantining After Exposures At 3 Reading Schools
In-person students at two Reading schools and a staff member at a third tested positive for the virus, Superintendent Doherty said.
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