Wakefield, MA|News|
New Wakefield High School Still Years Away
While there is progress being made, a vote on the building design won't even be had by March 2023 at the earliest.
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|
Do You Want A Vaccine Passport In MA? Take Our Survey
The next big vaccine debate is already at hand, and the public isn't waiting for officials to figure it out.
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Boston|News|
It's A Two-Woman Race — For Now: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about why the Boston police didn't stop Patrick Rose, a budget increase following the pandemic and the red hot Red Sox.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose's Evolving Attitude Toward Alcohol Draws Debate
Some questioned if it's all just too much, too fast.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Rebukes Smattering Of 'White Lives Matter' Protesters
The Town Council chair called them "losers." Most of the 500 Facebook comments derided them. Wakefield made clear they are not welcome here.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
The First Order Of Business: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about how the week will end nasty even if we dodge snow, and what the "new normal" of concerts might look like.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
In Farewell Speech, Wakefield's DiNocco Urges Town Unity
The longtime selectman-turned-councilor is not running for reelection to his three-year seat after winning four consecutive terms.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose's Sante Fe Burrito Looking To Bring Full Bar, Ice Cream
There aren't many places you can get a burrito, booze and ice cream around here. Sante Fe Burrito wants to chage that.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Releasing The Records: The HUB
Plus: She's the only voter in one of Boston's precincts, and here's where to grab a bite in the North End.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Hit-And-Run Leaves Pedestrian Seriously Injured
A pedestrian was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run on Route 28 and Broadway.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
Julian Edelman Cut By Patriots, Expected To Retire
The 34-year-old Edelman's chronic knee injury may be the end of one of the most unreplicable careers in New England sports history.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Duo Claimed $400K+ In Unemployment Scheme: DOJ
The two Stoneham residents were arrested Friday on several fraud charges.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Gas Station Sells $100K Jackpot Winner
The winning numbers for last Friday's Mass Cash game were 9 23 24 33 35.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Microsoft Buys Burlington-Based Nuance For $19.7 Billion
The move represents a massive investment in the company behind Siri's speech recognition technology.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
All Eyes On Police, Pols Following Explosive Report: The HUB
Plus: An outraged community is in mourning after a stray bullet brings tragedy, and the Orange Line might be getting back on track.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Now Vaccinated, Melrose Mayor Keeps Preaching Vigilance
Even with a freshly poked arm full of Pfizer, Mayor Paul Brodeur had a simple message: This isn't the end of the fight.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Galvin Middle School Principal Gets Another Job
Adam Colantuoni has accepted a position in the Salem Public Schools district. He will stay on in Wakefield through this school year.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Town Election 2021 Sample Ballot
There are seven competitive races on the ballot, plus a nonbinding question.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield School Committee Election 2021: Meet The Candidates
With two contested races and two uncontested races, four Wakefield School Committee seats are on the ballot.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Quarter Of Melrose Fully Vaccinated
Progress is being made as well over 12,000 of the city's residents are at least partially vaccinated.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
