Acton, MA|News|
Over 350 Students Sign Letter Denouncing Racism In Acton
Students from R.J. Grey Junior High School signed a letter condemning the racist attacks that targeted School Committee members.
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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Wellesley, MA|News|
MWRTA To Launch Wellesley Transit App 'CATCH'
CatchConnect is a public curb-to-curb transit system.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Nor'easter Prompts Norwood Closures, Snow Plows The Hit Streets
Well over a foot of snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts over the next 36 hours.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
Needham DPW Introduces Refurbished Snow Plow Ahead Of Nor'easter
Well over a foot of snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts over the next 36 hours.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Nor'easter Headed For Lexington: What To Know
Well over a foot of snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts over the next 36 hours.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Nor'easter Prompts Concord Closures, School Half-Day
Well over a foot of snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts over the next 36 hours.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Nor'easter Prompts Westborough Office Closures
Well over a foot of snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts over the next 36 hours.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Nor'easter Prompts Dedham Snow Emergency, School Half-Day
Well over a foot of snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts over the next 36 hours.
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Northborough, MA|News|
Northborough Offers Drop Box Option For Town Bills
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, town hall offices are still closed to the public.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
Needham Accepting Applications For Emergency Rental Assistance
Needham is providing short-term rental payment assistance to residents.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Fire Crews Brave Freezing Temps Battling 3-Alarm Fire
A police officer woke up the homeowners and helped them get out of the burning home without injuries, officials said.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Fire Department Shares Cold Weather Safety Tips
Strong wind gusts and below-zero wind chills are expected Thursday night and into Friday morning.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Company To Pay $18.25M To Settle Kickback Allegations
Athenahealth agreed to the payments to resolve allegations that it paid illegal kickbacks to generate sales of its EHR product.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
I-95 Lanes Re-Open After Multi-Car Crash In Dedham
Traffic was backed up two miles.
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Acton, MA|News|
Acton Receives Award For Work Supporting Small Business
Acton received a municipal innovation award for its work to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Minuteman High Launches STEM Clubs With All Girls Chapter
The high school launched two new student clubs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math and female empowerment.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Wenham Animal Control Give Tips To Keep Wild Turkeys At Bay
Wild turkey sightings have been reported on Pleasant Street.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
10 Car Break-Ins Reported In Shrewsbury
Two cars were reported stolen as well, according to Shrewsbury police.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Wenham Selectman Clemenzi Signs Resignation Letter
Clemenzi announced his resignation over a week ago amid a discrimination complaint.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Oh Deer! Westborough Fire Crews Rescue Deer From Icy Water
Rescuers had to chop the ice to give the deer a path to swim back to shore.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
