Melrose, MA|News|
Summer Stroll, Victorian Fair Returning To Melrose
The beloved community events are scheduled for July and September after a pandemic-induced hiatus.
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.
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Melrose, MA|News|
MelroseWakefield Healthcare CEO Stepping Down
Sue Sandberg will remain on through July 2021.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Brodeur's Budget Boosts Schools, Seniors, Quality Of Life
The $91 million budget proposal doesn't seek to get back to normal, which fell short for so many residents, Mayor Paul Brodeur said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Memorial Day 2021: Short Procession, Other Rememberances
The changes to state regulations did not come in time to bring back the traditional parade, but it will return next year.
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Boston|News|
It's The End Of The Pandemic As We Know It: The HUB
Plus: We're talking another black eye for Boston police, a neighborhood dirt bike crisis and 'The Newbury.'
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Melrose, MA|News|
Alcohol Sales At Mount Hood, Park Spaces Clear Biggest Hurdle
It took six weeks and four hearings, but the City Council narrowly voted to approve alcohol sales at certain parks and open spaces.
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Boston|News|
Boston Following MA's Lead, Reopening May 29
Boston had maintained a more conservative approach in general matters of reopening, adopting statewide changes a few weeks later.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Holding Youth Vaccination Clinic
Anyone between the ages of 12 and 22 can preregister to be vaccinated Friday.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Public Schools Keeping Masks Through School Year
The district said it will re-evaluate the policy over the summer.
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Boston|News|
MA Lifting All COVID-19 Restrictions May 29
The state's mask mandate and all business and capacity restrictions will be lifted in less than two weeks.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Holding Youth Vaccination Clinic
Anyone between the ages of 12 and 22 can preregister to be vaccinated Wednesday.
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Boston|News|
The Police Commissioner Stink Bomb: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about the masks' last stand, an inevitable market correction and the best fish & chips around.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Report Of Human Hand At Swains Pond Ends Up Being Fish Bait
There was no danger or threat in the area. No human remains were found.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Mayor To Propose $91M Budget For Melrose
The proposed budget represents a nearly 3 percent increase over the FY21 budget.
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Boston|News|
No Police Commissioner Appointment Pending Legal Process
Mayor Kim Janey did not name a new police commissioner Friday, citing a court filing by Dennis White.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Ex-Fall River Mayor Jasiel Corriea Guilty On 21 Counts
Correia, elected mayor at just 23 years old in 2015, was acquitted on three counts, including extortion.
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Boston|News|
Masks, Vaccines: MA COVID-19 Update
The latest on the state's mask mandate, school vaccinations and progress in the battle against COVID-19.
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Boston|News|
The Masks Stay — For Now: The HUB
Plus: We're talking who has the best odds, what seems like not the best place to work and family fun at the beer gardens.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Vandals Target Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Melrose Police Log
The following are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week beginning May 3.
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Newport, RI|News|
Should RI Children Get The COVID-19 Vaccine? Take Our Survey
Thursday marks the first day children 12 to 15 are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Patch wants to know how you feel about it.
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