Needham To Turn Graffiti Fence Into Community Mural: Patch PM

NEEDHAM, MA — It's Monday, Nov. 9. Hopefully you got outside today, as the weather was spectacular around greater Boston with highs in the 70s. Here's what Patch has been covering in greater Boston and across Massachusetts today:

If you've ever walked along the Needham Bay Colony Rail Trail, you've probably noticed a graffiti-tagged fence. Now, a group of town departments and the rail trail association have an idea to spruce things up a bit, and in the process promote a little kindness.

Artist Megan Carleton, an expressive art therapist has designed a mural with input from youth in the community, and the plan is to transform the 75-foot fence with the help of the community. Read the rest of the story.

Elsewhere in greater Boston

Newton Votes To Change Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples' Day

Newton is the latest Massachusetts community to call the second Monday in October Indigenous People's Day, rather than Columbus Day.

Waltham Lions To Bring Holiday Light Show To Fernald Property

The mile of roadway at the old Fernald property will have more than a million lights, according to organizers who were inspired by the annual holiday light show at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.

1 Arrested In Connection With Waltham Halloween Fatal Stabbing

A 61-year-old Waltham man was fatally stabbed Halloween night in his home. Now police have the person they believe is responsible.

Taco Bell With Booze Opens In Brookline Near Boston University

The restaurant has a menu similar to normal Taco Bells, but features shareable appetizers and serves alcohol.

Across Massachusetts

No Fans Allowed At Gillette Stadium For 2020 Season

Stadium officials said they will work closely with Gov. Charlie Baker's administration in hopes of reopening Gillette Stadium in 2021.

442K In MA May Lose Health Coverage As ACA Reaches Supreme Court

The number of uninsured MA residents could more than double and more than $3 billion of federal funding is at stake, a new report says.

Struggling MBTA Plans Deep Service Cuts Across The Board

All weekend commuter rail service, 25 bus routes, ferry service, any rapid transit after midnight, and far more would be eliminated.

And finally today:

Did You feel that earthquake Sunday? A lot of New England did

In Waltham, at least one cat reacted to the earthquake Sunday. Turns out, that even after the U.S. Geological Survey revised its measurement from a 4.0 to a magnitude 3.6, the quake was among some of the strongest here in centuries.

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