Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Couple Rallies Volunteers To Secure Vaccine Slots
Massachusetts COVID Vaccine Help has nearly 250 volunteers helping eligible patients make vaccine appointments.
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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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Resident Named 2021 Black Excellence On The Hill Honoree
Birukti Tsige, a 2019 graduate of Malden High School, advocated for racial justice in schools and founded the Malden Youth Civic Council.
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Medford|News|
Medford Seeks Residents For 15 Boards, Commissions
The city is accepting applications to fill several resident openings.
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Malden, MA|News|
Back To School? Districts May Not Have A Choice: Patch PM
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Arlington, MA|News|
Retired Arlington Cop Honored By Alma Mater In Cancer Battle
Saint Anselm College is dedicating its upcoming hockey season to Lt. Dan Kelly, a former team captain.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Sets Another Vaccine Clinic For Eligible Residents
The town will hold a small clinic for 21 residents Friday, March 5.
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Medford|News|
Roads, Parks, Schools Prioritized In Medford's 6-Year Plan
The city last week released its first Capital Improvement Plan, which provides a financial framework for 123 projects.
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Reading, MA|News|
Middlesex League Says State Education Plan Lacks Guidance
"Your declaration without a thoughtful plan only exacerbates the challenges," the league's superintendents wrote to DESE Commissioner Riley.
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Malden, MA|News|
Karen Colón Hayes Enters Race For Malden Councilor-At-Large
Malden's director of Community Services and Community Outreach has been involved in and out of city government for 15 years.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Mike & Patty's Is Coming To Somerville
The nationally recognized sandwich shop will have its grand opening at Bow Market this weekend.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Reservoir Renovation Project Enters Second Phase
The project includes renovations to the bathhouse, beach area, boat ramp, playground and picnic areas.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Aims For Spring Start To Summer Street Playground Work
The project includes ADA upgrades to the playground, Buck Field and Hills Hill Field.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Publisher Shelves Six Dr. Seuss Titles: Patch PM
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Reading, MA|News|
Ron Rice Named General Manager Of Meadow Brook Golf Club
Rice has nearly 30 years of experience in club management.
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Medford|News|
Medford Takes Steps To Amplify In-Person Learning
Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said the district does not yet know what full-in person learning by the end of the year will look like.
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Medford|News|
Medford Awarded $100K In Shared Streets Funding For Bus Shelters
Medford will add bus shelters to areas that have identified as high need or stops with high ridership.
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Medford|News|
Police ID Woman Fatally Struck In Medford
A 22-year-old woman was struck and killed after getting out of her friend's car on the highway late Saturday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Charged In Drug, Gun Conspiracy: Feds
Phillips Charles, 22, appeared in a music video where he pointed a gun at the camera and displayed a large amount of cash, authorities said.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Superintendent Says District Faces In-Person Challenges
DESE Commissioner Riley hopes to bring elementary schoolers back by April. Superintendent John Doherty says that comes with some challenges.
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Medford|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-93 In Medford
A woman was struck and killed early Sunday after getting out of her friend's car on the highway.
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