Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Center For People Experiencing Homelessness Adjusts
Before the pandemic, the Community Day Center offered an indoor space where people experiencing homelessness in town were able to come.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Massachusetts: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Massachusetts are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Aims For Early October Start To Hybrid Learning
School officials decided this week to work toward a phased-in hybrid plan starting Oct. 5.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Stoughton, MA|News|
Stoughton Unemployment Drops, But Small Businesses Still At Risk
Town officials are trying to help some of Stoughton's smallest businesses with another $400,000 in grant relief.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Incredible Listener, Powerful Advocate: Newton Local Hero
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Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover Surveys Residents On Dining Preferences
The town is trying to help restaurants plan for the colder months.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Cape Businesses Say They're Running Out Of Cash: Survey
Nearly 36 percent of Cape Cod businesses say they don't have enough cash on hand to survive the offseason.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Cabot Theater Gets Creative As Venues Struggle Through Pandemic
The historic Beverly theater introduced "The Porch Sessions" at Hale Farm this summer to raise some revenue while the cinema remains dark.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
North Shore Legislators Seek Help For Phase 4 Businesses
Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) and Rep. Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody) among those supporting a bill to provide property-tax relief through 2020.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Unemployment Drops, But Concerns Remain For Winter
Outdoor dining is expected to wind down as the weather gets colder and could hurt Falmouth restaurants in the late fall and winter.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
$10K Federal Grants For Woburn Businesses Now Available
Woburn was one of 23 Massachusetts communities to qualify for special coronavirus-related federal funds.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Remote First Week Planned For North Andover Schools
In-person instruction will not begin for students kindergarten and up until Sept. 22 or later, depending on grade.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Schools Release Reopening FAQ Documents
The school year is set to begin Wednesday, Sept. 16 with a remote day for all cohorts.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Schools Make Hybrid Learning Cohort Assignments
Teachers began professional development Monday, with the "parent university" due to begin this week.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover School Committee Responds To Teachers Union Remote Plans
The committee called the union's planned remote start an "illegal work stoppage" and said they expect teachers to report to work in person.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
5 Things To Know About Back To School In Waltham
There are plenty of unknowns about what a return to the school year will look like in Waltham, but this, we know.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
One-Sixth Of Wilmington Families Opt For Remote Learning
Five hundred respondents said they would use the remote learning model, while a few dozen are planning to home school.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
New Cafe Set Come To Chelmsford's Cross Roads At 129
The owners of Pressed Cafe, a New Hampshire-based chain, just signed a 10-year lease in the business district.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
This Waltham Restaurant Has Been Closed 5 Months Amid Pandemic
Bison County's owner says the five-month coronavirus closure leaves the restaurant's future in doubt.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
'They have gone above and beyond': Malden Local Hero
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
'She changed our lives': Wakefield Local Hero
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
'Her heart is as beautiful as her smile': Reading Local Hero
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
'Treats children like they are hers': Medford Local Hero
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
'Tireless, talented worker for social justice': Somerville Hero
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
'She gives more than she receives': Malden Local Hero
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Medford, MA|News|
'She will help anyone in need': Medford Local Hero
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
'He's an extraordinary leader and changemaker,': Needham Hero
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Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Firefighters Go Out Of Their Way: Newton Local Heroes
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Dedham, MA|News|
'She is a kind kid who loves to help others,': Dedham Local Hero
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Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
'He is focused on others, not himself,': Brookline Local Hero
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Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Schools Release Reentry Plan, Sample Schedules
The district's plans remain fluid, with schedules subject to change, Superintendent Eric Conti noted.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Teachers Call For Remote Start To Year
A letter endorsed by the teachers union calls for a phased-in reopening and additional state funding.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
20 Percent Of Burlington Families Opting Remote For The Fall
Several hundred families did not respond to the district's latest survey, the superintendent said Tuesday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
College Students Are Coming Back: What It Means For Newton
College students are coming back to town, even as the pandemic has prompted other colleges and universities across the state to scale back.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland School Ventilation Upgrades Could Exceed $1M
Wayland Public Schools boosting school ventilation systems to reduce the spread of coronavirus before a planned October return.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Over 600 North Andover Students Chose Online Learning Academy
More than 10 percent of students will be absent from the classroom when North Andover reopens.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover, MA|News|
Andover Teachers Union Calls For Phased-In Reopening
"Until our questions and concerns are sufficiently addressed, there is no safe path for return," the union said.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough Library Move On Hold Due To Coronavirus
Uncertainty over the state budget — and thus local revenue — has shelved a major library project in Marlborough.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Town Hall To Slowly Reopen To Public
Beginning Aug. 17, Brookline Town Hall will have a concierge on the first floor checking visitors in and taking their temperatures.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
North Reading, MA|News|
Pandemic Changes How North Reading AC Company Does Business
For North Reading's Royal Air Systems, the summer swing of business has things feeling back to normal... almost.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Braintree, MA|News|
Braintree Schools Considering 3 Hybrid Reopening Plans
One plan has all students returning to their own schools on Sept. 16. Another plan has remote school for some students until November.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
