Boston|News|
State, CVS Pivoting To Walk-In Vaccines As Demand Slows
Residents will be able to walk up to most of the mass vaccination sites and CVS locations in Massachusetts for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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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Boston|News|
Accusations, Outrage Erupt Following Tragedy: The HUB
Plus: We're talking the return of the feet, a community in mourning and another step toward freedom.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
John Tramontozzi, Melrose's Longest-Serving Councilor, Won't Run
"It’s time to pass the baton to the next generation of leaders," John Tramontozzi said after 16 years on the City Council.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Farmers Market Readies For 2021 Season
New manager, new hours, some new (and some familiar!) vendors. The Farmers Market begins June 3.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Garden Remedies Eases Melrose Farmers’ Market Budget Pains
The Melrose Farmers’ Market is excited to announce a $10,000 donation from Garden Remedies.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Farmers Market Readies For 2021 Season
The Market will look the same as 2020 in some respects — think masks and social distancing — but expect both some familiar and new faces.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Election Season Begins To Take Shape
We know there will be at least one new city councilor and possibly a competitive race, but there's still a lot to be hashed out before fall.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
A Transportation Blind Spot?: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about a tragedy on Taft Street, accusations of racism and sexism and supply surpassing demand.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Manjula Karamcheti Running For Melrose Ward 1 City Council Seat
Educator, community activist and diversity, equity and inclusion advocate Manjula Karamcheti today announced her candidacy.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Councilor Leila Migliorelli Announces Re-Election Campaign
City Councilor Leila Migliorelli announced her bid for re-election Monday for one of the four at-large council seats in Melrose.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose's 'Sidewalk Saturday' On May 8
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Gately Funeral Home invite the public to shop, eat and do business on Saturday, May 8
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Boston|News|
Hynes Convention Center Vaccine Site To Close
The state's largest site is one of four mass vaccination sites to close as Massachusetts approaches its goal of vaccinating 4.1 million.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Still No Definitive Cause For Vinton Street Water Main Break
The MWRA said it is still investigating what caused a 20-inch pipe to burst, chewing up pavement and causing citywide water disruption.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Surpasses 2,000 Coronavirus Cases
Sixty-one percent of residents have been at least partially vaccinated and 41 percent fully vaccinated.
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Boston|News|
The Mayor's Police Problem: The HUB
Plus: The greatest newspaper ad of 2021, the state's COVID-19 enforcement lacking teeth and what you need to know before eating out again.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
A Unique Coffee Shop Is Headed For Main Street
Bitty & Beau's Coffee is run by people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. It'll be moving into the Diamici's building.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Is Shutting Down Lynn Fells Parkway For 2 Hours Sunday
Traffic will be restricted from the busy road Sunday afternoon as the city opens it to pedestrians to cap Earth Week.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
In Historic First, Wakefield's Town Council Is Mostly Women
In a town that has more women than men, its political representation is finally following suit.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Extreme Makeover: Copley Edition | The HUB
Plus: We're talking about the city pulling a fast one on residents, police officers getting paid and a new quarterback in New England.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
In Wakefield, Outspending Opponents Didn't Mean Victory
Finance reports show Brandon Flanagan and the "Vote No On 1" committee far outspending the opposition, but falling short at the polls.
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