Shrewsbury, MA|News|
7 Children Taken To Hospital After Shrewsbury School Bus Crash
Seven children and the bus driver were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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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Concord, MA|News|
Concord Election 2021: Who's On The Ballot, Poll Locations, Hours
Concord's annual town election will be held on March 25.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley To Discuss Sustainable Mobility Plan
A virtual forum will be held on April 15 for the community to share ideas on how to expand access to key areas in town.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Lifts Winter Overnight Parking Ban
Spring is here and the overnight parking ban is on its way out.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington 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.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
DA Investigates Mother, Daughter Found Dead In Shrewsbury Home
A 49-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter were found dead in their home on Ladyslipper Drive in Shrewsbury.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Denounces Georgia Killings, Stands With Asian Community
A man shot and killed eight people in massage parlors in Atlanta on Tuesday, six of the women who were killed were Asian.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Belmont, MA|News|
Meth Disguised As Adderall Circulating In New England: DEA
The New England Drug Enforcement Administration is warning about fake Adderall pills that could be deadly.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'His Life Had Purpose': Remembering Coronavirus Victims
A year after the first reported COVID-19 death in MA, victims' families are reminding us that their loved ones were more than a number.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Wenham Police Chief Perkins To Retire After 35 Years
Thomas Perkins first joined the Wenham Police Department in 1986 as an auxiliary officer.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Found Lexington Dog: Is This Your Boxer?
The dog was spotted wandering near Tufts Road.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lynnfield, MA|News|
Lynnfield Police Roll Out Autism Patch Program
Starting April 1 the department will be selling limited edition patches to support Autism Awareness month.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Emerson Hospital Recognized By Newsweek For Maternity Unit
Emerson Hospital is named on Newsweek’s 2021 list of the Best Maternity Hospitals in the U.S. In partnership with the Leapfrog Group.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Northborough, MA|News|
Northborough's 'Munchie Madness' Aims To Help Restaurants
Between March 5th and April 5th, residents can enter the contest by dining-in or taking-out from any restaurant.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Mass Vaccine Site Coming To Westborough: Sen. Spilka
The DoubleTree hotel on Computer Drive will serve as a mass vaccine site.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood Releases Outdoor Dining Applications For 2021
Outdoor dining can begin as soon as a restaurant's application has been processed.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
Needham Storefronts Get Makeover With Local Art
The Storefronts Needham Initiative was organized by Economic Development Manager Amy Haelsen.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
ArtWellesley Turns Vacant Storefronts Into Public Exhibits
Artwork from local artists has been placed in storefronts along two blocks of Central Street and more is on the way.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Library Talks Mental Health With Community
Watertown Free Public Library is offering a series of virtual mental health workshops.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Construction: Road Resurfacing To Last Through April
Resurfacing work in Westborough and Southborough starts on March 18 and is scheduled to run through April.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
