Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury FD Receives Grant For Fire Education Program
The Shrewsbury Fire Department was awarded over $8,000 to buy public education materials and fire prevention handouts.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Framingham, MA
Samantha is a New York transplant and still learning the ropes of Boston and the T. She previously worked as a TV news producer at Fios1 News and wrote freelance for magazines and newspapers in New York. She is an avid traveler and spends most of her time photographing and admiring her rabbit.
Samantha covers Framingham, Milford, Marlboro, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland and Worcester.
Email: samantha.mercado@patch.com
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-495 In Hopkinton
A tractor-trailer rolled over on the ramp from I-495 northbound to I-90 westbound.
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Weston, MA|News|
Former Weston Selectman Violated Conflict of Interest Law
Douglas Gillespie served as selectman in matters affecting proposed affordable housing development on property he and his brothers owned.
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North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Police Warn Against Scam Calls
North Reading police said residents have been targeted by scam calls and text messages.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Acquires Three New Funds
The three new funds will be administered by Lexington's Trustees of Public Trusts.
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Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Hires New Director Of Equity and Inclusion
Kimberlee Henry will develop and implement the district strategic equity objective.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Partners With State To Vaccinate Homebound Residents
The homebound vaccination program run by the state starts on Friday.
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Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood's Joe Collins Named Certified Economic Developer
Collins earned the designation from the International Economic Development Council.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Hopkinton PD Awarded $3,000 For K9 Unit
The money was awarded by Hometown Foundation after Hopkinton K9 officer Titan came in the top 3 of the foundation's latest competition.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham 2021 Scholarships Available
All graduating seniors and any Dedham resident attending a post secondary school can apply.
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Belmont, MA|News|
Belmont Election 2021: Poll Hours, Locations, Who's On The Ballot
Belmont's town election is scheduled for April 6.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Town Clerk Answers Election Questions
Dedham's town election will be held on April 10.
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Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Road Closures: Route 135, Bacon Street To Close
The road will be closed on Friday while MBTA crews work on the Bacon Street railroad bridge.
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Needham, MA|News|
Obituary: Gerard Edward Sutherland of Needham Dies
Jerry was a graduate of Boston College School of Social Work and was from Norwood.
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Needham, MA|News|
Needham Hires First Woman Department of Public Works Director
Carys Lustig had been serving as the interim Director of Public Works in Needham for six months before officially taking over the position.
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Winchester, MA|News|
Winchester Officials Denounce Georgia Killings
A man shot and killed eight people in massage parlors in Atlanta on Tuesday, six of the women who were killed were Asian.
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Needham, MA|News|
Chinese Friends Of Needham Making Stop Asian Hate Lawn Signs
The non-profit is encouraging businesses and residents to display the signs on their property to show solidarity with the Asian community.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood School Officials Denounce Georgia Killings
A man shot and killed eight people in massage parlors in Atlanta on Tuesday, six of the women who were killed were Asian.
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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Op-Ed: Middleton Clerk Supports Reid For Wenham Town Clerk
Middleton Town Clerk Ilene Twiss wrote a letter to the editor expressing her support for Trudy Reid as Wenham town clerk.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Concord PD Completes 'Interactive Scenario-Based Training'
Members of the Conord Police Department went through the interactive scenario-based training through the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.
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