Boston|News|
10 Things To Know As Major Transportation, Economic Bills Pass
Lawmakers' last-second rush to pass monumental legislation extended past 4 a.m. Here are some important things they did and didn't include.
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|
New Strain Of COVID-19 Already In Massachusetts, Baker Assumes
The governor said the particularly contagious new strain of the virus is likely in Massachusetts, despite no reports of it yet.
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Boston|News|
New Homes For A New Year: Pets Of The Month
You could make a new beginning for Poncho and Lobo, two boy cats who lost their homes and families at the end of 2020.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Memorial Hall Will Vaccinate Local First Responders
There are three COVID-19 vaccination sites for Melrose police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders.
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Boston|News|
Schools, Town Offices Turn Into First Responder Vaccination Sites
See a list and map of the 114 coronavirus vaccination sites for Massachusetts first responders announced Tuesday.
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Melrose, MA|News|
State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian Seeks Intern
Lipper-Garabedian is searching for motivated, civic-minded individuals interested in a spring legislative internship.
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Boston|News|
Fiery Baker Slams Party's Efforts To Contest Election: Patch PM
Also: Not Your Average Joe's closes 4 MA locations for the winter | A state dinosaur? Framingham lawmaker seeks designation | More.
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Boston|News|
MA Shakes Up Coronavirus Vaccination Prioritization
Officials also announced first responders will begin getting vaccinated Monday, Jan. 11.
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Boston|News|
'Straight Out Of His Corruption Playbook': MA Dems Roast Trump
Some elected officials accused President Trump of trying to be a dictator and said he should be criminally charged.
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Boston|News|
MA Lawmakers Cashing In On Pay Raises To Open New Year
Nearly 6.5 percent raises, in addition to expense account and stipend bumps, come amid soaring unemployment in Massachusetts.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Schools COVID Testing: What To Know
The deadline for making appointments is Monday at noon. Testing will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Stoughton, MA|News|
Boston Man Killed In Route 24 Crash On New Year's Eve
The 34-year-old was killed after getting out of his car following a crash near Exit 20 in Stoughton.
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Melrose, MA|News|
PatchChats: City Councilor President Jen Grigoraitis Talks 2020
City Council President Jen Grigoraitis talks about how the council navigated 2020, the upcoming budget, New Year's resolutions and more.
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Boston|News|
Boston First Night: New Year's Eve Fireworks Canceled, Livestream
For the first time in 40 years there will be no fireworks display over Boston Harbor.
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Melrose, MA|News|
School Committee Approves Testing Money, Wants Long-Term Plan
Melrose Public Schools will go remote next week as a four-day testing plan is implemented, but more information is wanted moving forward.
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Cranston, RI|News|
When RI Residents Can Expect $600 Stimulus Check Payments
It's probably sooner than you think.
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Bedford, NH|News|
When NH Residents Can Expect $600 Stimulus Check Payments
It's probably sooner than you think.
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Boston|News|
When MA Residents Can Expect $600 Stimulus Payments
It's probably sooner than you think. Meanwhile, one Massachusetts senator continues to advocate for $2,000 payments retroactive to March.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Daytime Route 1 Lane Closures Scheduled In Saugus
The right northbound lane will be closed during the day for the first week of 2021.
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Boston|News|
2 MA Laws That May Impact Your Wallet Go Into Effect Friday
An increased minimum wage and paid family and medical leave begin Friday, thanks to the so-called "grand bargain" of 2018.
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