Boston, MA|News|
Does A Democrat Have A Shot At The Governor's Seat? The Hub
Plus: The Celtics have a new coach; Brady lets his hair down; Janey courts businesses in quiet – some say boring – mayor's race; more.
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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Email: alex.newman@patch.com
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Arlington, MA|News|
License Approved For New Arlington Heights Restaurant
Prep Neighborhood Kitchen, mainly a takeout spot with seating for over a dozen people, moved into the former Boston Pizza and Curry space.
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Malden, MA|News|
Blackjack Players Fold In Lawsuit Against Encore, MGM
Their gamble that cheap table winnings entitled them to higher-stakes payouts did not pay off in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
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Malden, MA|News|
Companies Fined For Asbestos Violations At Wonderland Racetrack
The former racetrack's property owner and two contractors were penalized after MassDEP said it found numerous asbestos removal violations.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Installation Of Bike Lanes Starts On Wellington Bridge
The project is funded by a Shared Streets and Spaces grant, providing a crucial link for cyclists along the Mystic River.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Urge Water Safety After Spate Of Drownings In MA
"Drowning is swift and silent and even the most experienced swimmer is susceptible to drowning," police said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Permit Approved For Malden's First LEED-Certified Office Building
Quaker Lane Capital and Turnbridge Equities envision the Dartmouth Street property as a life science hub in Malden's business district.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Seek Suspects In Spate Of Thefts
Police are looking to identify two people they say have been involved in several thefts in the Franklin Street area.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Pandemic Sets Back Green Line Extension: Patch PM
Also: EEE still a threat in MA | MA woman heading to Olympics | Mayor rips pro-abortion officials | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Mass Pike
The 21-year-old died after his motorcycle struck a wall in Boston Tuesday, state police said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Mayor Launches 'Mobile Office Hours' At Parks, Businesses
Mayor Lungo-Koehn hopes to meet with members of the community as Medford recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Recent Somerville Fires Caused By Stray Cigarettes
"We have been fortunate no one has been killed," Fire Chief Charles Breen said, calling such fires "disheartening."
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Receives Community Development Award
The town was one of six communities nationwide to receive the John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award.
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Malden, MA|News|
Mystic Valley Marks Third National Merit Winner In School History
Isabelle Aengenheyster, a recent graduate of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, is bound for Fordham this fall.
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Somerville, MA|News|
First Responders Save Baby Animals In Somerville
A duckling was pulled from a storm drain and a baby hawk was freed from a flower pot last week.
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Medford|News|
Green Line Extension Opening Delayed
The MBTA said Monday the pandemic has pushed back full service on the Green Line Extension by several months.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Just Listed In Arlington: Upgraded 1930s Colonial For $745K
Sit in the sunroom and watch the room go by, or enjoy those summer days from your back patio.
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Medford|News|
Marine Guilty In Death Of MA College Student | Patch PM
Also: Blood shortage | Cape baseball returns | Town sued over racist comments | Five rescued from sinking ship | Will a shark eat you? More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Shots Fired At Car At Stoplight In Somerville (VIDEO)
Police said the passenger of a vehicle pulled a gun and fired at another car while at a red light.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Town Manager Says Natick 'Values Match' With Arlington
Adam Chapdelaine discussed being offered the role of Natick town administrator in a recent interview with ACMi.
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