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Conversations Are Now On Patch!
You can join local discussions, share what's happening in the neighborhood, and celebrate your community with our new Conversations feature.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Mike joins Patch after eight years at The Boston Globe. He is a lifelong Massachusetts resident (Roll Tide! - Everett Crimson Tide) who hopes to articulate what makes Boston so uniquely Boston through his coverage.
Posting Activity
Melrose, MA|News|
Superintendent, School Committee At Fault — But Don't Deserve This
COLUMN: Tuesday's news that the superintendent wouldn't be back wasn't surprising. Sadly, neither was the gross response.
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Burlington, MA|News|
$1.85M Burlington 'Architectural Gem' Hits Market
"One of Lexington Streets most inviting and exquisite architectural gems!"
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
$1.85M Burlington 'Architectural Gem' Hits Market
"One of Lexington Streets most inviting and exquisite architectural gems!"
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
From Melrose To Cooperstown: Local Man Has Part Of Baseball Lore
Howie Newman's "Dump the DH" campaign didn't rid MLB of the designated hitter. It did carve him out a spot in the game's history, however.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Elsa Flooding Melrose Streets, Power Still On
The tropical storm is unleashing a downpour on the city.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Denies New Flagpole After Veterans Speak Up
There were more arguments for the U.S. flag — which some veterans said was under attack — than against the new pole.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington CodeRED Emergency System Update
Along with emergency and critical messages, the CodeRED notification system will also enhance community engagement.
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Boston|News|
Batten Down The Hatches!: The HUB
Also: When $4.3 billion isn't enough. Plus, Make The T Fun Again, and a scary attack is deemed a hate crime.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Has Opportunity To Keep School Children Safe: Letter
The ad hoc Transportation Committee wants the administration to enroll in the MA Safe Routes to School program.
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Boston|News|
Gunman's Hate-Filled Journal Excerpts Released: Patch PM
Also: Walden Pond open for business once again | More trouble in Duxbury | Second Malden shooting in as many days | More.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Liquor Commission Wants Changes Before Santa Fe Serves
The much-anticipated Santa Fe Burrito ran into some issues with the city's "more nuanced" liquor laws, as one commissioner put it.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Searching For Suspect After Another Shooting
The Arch Street shooting victim is expected to survive. Police are looking for the suspect, who crashed in Medford while fleeing.
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Boston|News|
Tropical Storm Elsa Bringing Heavy Rain, Wind To MA
Elsa, no longer a hurricane but still a potent tropical storm, could do some damage in the short time it's here.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
'Rise Of The Moors' Suspects Keep It Up In Offbeat Arraignments
Two more members were arraigned, but one refused to give his identity and another was hollering about injustice.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Man Pleads Guilty To Fraudulent UI Claims
Alan Neal Scott, 68, will be sentenced in October after pleading guilty to mail fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Champions Gets Recognition
Five of the high school's sports teams were recently awarded citations for winning the Middlesex League Freedom Division.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Officials Plea To Residents: Stop The Facebook Gossip
Online rumors during the E. coli situation made the town's job harder, members of the Board of Selectmen said.
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Boston|News|
The Big Voter ID Battle Could Hit MA Next: The HUB
Plus: To mask or not mask on the T? Also, a disgruntled Patriot wants out, and a $10 billion walkback from the DoD.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington PD Under New Management As Browne Sworn In
Chief Thomas Browne has started his role as Burlington's chief of police.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
