Acton, MA|News|
Acton Announces Childcare Subsidy Grant Program
Families will receive a onetime grant of $3,000 for children birth to age 6 and $2,000 for children in kindergarten to age 13.
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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North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Police Warn Against Tax Return Scam
“This time of year, residents might see fraudulent emails, calls — pretending to be the IRS,” Murphy said.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lynnfield, MA|News|
Shovel Out Fire Hydrants: Lynnfield Center Water District
Clear hydrants save first responders valuable seconds when responding to a fire.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Wenham Human Rights Committee Gets To Work
After the killing of George Floyd in May, residents in Wenham and Hamilton decided to take action against racism at the municipal level.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Appoints Andrea Becerra As First Sustainability Director
Acton's Sustainability Office was created after a resolution was passed in the 2020 Town Meeting.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lynnfield, MA|News|
What A $760K Home in Lynnfield Looks Like
The home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as a finished basement.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
Just Listed: $1.5M Needham Colonial Hits The Market
The home has 3,400 square feet of living space.
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Winchester, MA|News|
Just Listed: $769K Winchester Condo Hits The Market
The home was built in 1896 but has the modern amenities of 2021.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Concord PD Remind Residents About Snow Disposal Bylaw
The third storm in eight days is expected to dump anywhere from 3-8 inches on Massachusetts.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Ice and Animal Rescues Keep Coming
Westborough fire crews helped an injured goose that was frozen to a pond.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Welcomes New Animal Control Officer Jenny Smith
Smith grew up on a small farm in Holliston and took care of both domestic animals and large farm animals.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury PD Investigate Jogger Hit By Car
Police said the jogger had non-life threatening injuries and the driver stayed at the scene.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
North Reading, MA|News|
Construction: North Reading Park Street Bridge Closes For Repairs
The bridge will be closed on Wednesday.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Belmont, MA|News|
Belmont Moves Forward With DeStefano Fire Chief Selection
David DeStefano was selected to be the town's new fire chief and is the battalion chief with the North Providence, RI Fire Department.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Public Schools Call Early Dismissal Due to Snowstorm
The third storm in eight days could dump anywhere from 3-8 inches on Massachusetts.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Snowstorm Prompts Concord Building Closures, Remote Learning
The third storm in eight days could dump anywhere from 3-8 inches on Massachusetts.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Police Warn Drivers To Clear Snow From Cars
Westborough police are hopping on the #ClearTheSnowBeforeYouGo before Tuesday's storm hits to keep residents alert.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Fatal Crash On I-495 In Marlborough Between 2 Trucks
State Police said a box truck hit a tractor-trailer from behind.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham's Cultural Council Is Looking For Applicants
Requirements to be on the council include demonstrated scholarship or creativity in the arts, humanities, or interpretive science.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
New Wellesley Transit Service To Replace MWRTA Route 8 Bus
The MWRTA is replacing the Route 8 bus in Wellesley with a pilot program called CatchConnect starting on Feb. 15.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
