Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Department Welcomes 2 New Officers
Officers Oscar Rojas and David Kessler were sworn in Monday morning.
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|
Letter: Why Rename Columbus Elementary School Now?
Medford United calls on the School Committee to table discussions over a new name for the school until other district issues are addressed.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Charlotte Kelly Announces Bid For Somerville Councilor At-Large
Kelly is a fourth-generation Somerville resident and former executive director of the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
K-9 Luna Joins Wakefield Police Department
Meet the newest – and furriest – member of the Wakefield Police Department.
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Medford|News|
PTO Fundraising Moves Forward After Food Truck Provider Backs Out
City councilors and local businesses are stepping in to raise money for the Andrews School PTO after a company withdrew its application.
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Malden, MA|News|
Trooper Cleared In Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Malden Man
Investigators said a state police trooper was justified in the non-fatal shooting of Steven Brawley last fall.
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Medford|News|
Medford Explores Residential Curbside Composting Program
The city is seeking proposals from companies that offer subscription organics collection to residents.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Unconventional Opening For New Somerville High School
The building welcomed younger students March 4 as part of the district's phased return to in-person learning.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 Shot In Malden Thursday Night
A man and a woman were found sitting in a car with gunshot wounds.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Coronavirus Stats: Town Remains Moderate Risk
The town's daily average and percent positive rates dropped over the past week, keeping it firmly in the moderate-risk range.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Coronavirus Stats: Town Remains Moderate Risk
The town's daily average and percent positive rates rose over the past week but remained firmly in the moderate-risk range.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Coronavirus Stats: Town Remains Moderate Risk
The town's daily average and percent positive rates dropped over the past week, keeping it firmly in the moderate-risk range.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Stats: City Remains Moderate Risk
The city's daily average and percent positive rates rose slightly over the past week but remained firmly in the moderate-risk range.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus Stats: City Remains Moderate Risk
The city's daily average and percent positive rates rose slightly over the past week but remained firmly in the moderate-risk range.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus Stats: Town Remains Moderate Risk
The town's daily average and percent positive rates rose slightly over the past week but remained firmly in the moderate-risk range.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Stats: City Remains Moderate Risk
The city's daily average and percent positive rates held steadily in the moderate-risk range over two weeks.
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Reading, MA|News|
Food Trucks Off City Council's Menu | Patch PM
Also: Winning $150K Powerball ticket sold | Volunteers help secure vaccine slots | Black Excellence on the Hill nominee | More.
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Medford|News|
Food Truck Provider, Medford Council Spar Over PTO Fundraiser
Food Truck Ventures, which founded Neighborhood StrEATS, pulled out of the Andrews School fundraiser after being accused of impropriety.
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Malden, MA|News|
Next Malden Superintendent To Be Named This Month
In February, the search was narrowed down to three finalists. The School Committee is expected to nominate its candidate March 15.
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Medford|News|
Winning $150K Powerball Ticket Sold In Medford
There was no $138 million jackpot winner, but one ticket sold in Medford took home six figures.
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