Melrose, MA|News|
Fitzgerald PT/Melrose 5K Run/Walk Set For December
A portion of this year’s proceeds will go to the Melrose Fire Department Boston University EMS Scholarship Fund.
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|
Town Treasurer Killed By Son In Murder-Suicide: DA | Patch PM
Also: 'I don't want to close the city down:' Boston mayor warns of COVID spike | State rep. challenges for GOP leadership position | More.
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Boston|News|
'I Don't Want To Close The City Down:' Walsh Warns Of COVID Spike
The mayor said homes and workplaces are proving to be major coronavirus spreaders, and students who go home for Thanksgiving should stay.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
People Bucking COVID-19 Precautions, Driving MA's Surge: Report
Indoor gatherings with non-household members in Massachusetts more than doubled and restaurant and gym visits increased, the report found.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Suffolk DA Moves To Vacate 100+ Drug Convictions Tied To Chemist
The 108 convictions are all linked to disgraced former state chemist Annie Dookhan.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Would Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day If Established
The city cannot get rid of Columbus Day, but would recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day if established, the city solicitor said.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
'This Isn't A Hopeless Fight': Melrose Urged To Push Back On Cuts
Even the MBTA has trouble putting a number on exactly how much shutting down Cedar Park helps bridge a massive budget shortfall.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Coronavirus Spread In Hoover Class Reminder Of What Melrose Faces
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said built-in precautions helped limit the spread after three cases connected in a first-grade classroom.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Coronavirus Numbers Heading In Wrong Direction
The city would be in the high-risk red zone if the state hadn't revised its ranking system last week.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Walsh Vs. Sanders? Boston Mayor Has Support For Cabinet Position
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reportedly has major backing to become Joe Biden's labor secretary, a position also eyed by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
25th MAAV Walk Raises Over $50K
The MAAV Walk looked a little different this year, but all of us at MAAV were so thrilled to see how the community turned out in force.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
2-Alarm Fire At Newton Home Near Mass Pike
Firefighters raced to a home on Cherry Street Thursday.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Massachusetts On Brink Of Grim Coronavirus Milestone
The state is almost certain later Thursday to pass 10,000 reported deaths. The rate of death has slowed, but virus metrics are escalating.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Residents, Businesses Lament Proposed MBTA Cuts
Longer commutes for residents. Less reliable foot traffic for businesses. The proposed MBTA cuts in Melrose would be felt by many.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Field Hospitals Coming Back As Hospitalizations Surge: Patch PM
Also: Wrong-way driver crashes into ambulance, shuts down Pike | Rhode Island reports record-setting 919 new coronavirus cases | More.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
MA Preparing For Field Hospitals As COVID Hospitalizations Surge
As of Tuesday, there were 618 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Massachusetts, 150 of them in intensive care.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Home Hits Market At $1.3 Million
This Franklin Street home was listed Tuesday.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Tommy Heinsohn, Celtics Legend And Broadcaster, Dead At 86
Tommy Heinsohn was part of all 17 of the franchise's NBA championships, including most recently as a fan-favorite broadcaster.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
What The MBTA Service Cuts Look Like: Full List
Here's a look at the bus routes and commuter rail stations slated to close, as well as other proposed service reductions.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
MBTA Cuts Target Melrose's Cedar Park Station, 2 Bus Routes
Widespread service cuts could hit Melrose hard, reducing public transportation options for the commuter-heavy city.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
