How 2 Boston-Area Groups Are Combating Screen Fatigue: Patch PM

WALTHAM, MA — It's Monday, Nov. 30. The final day of November and it's going out like a fighter with plenty of nasty weather (see more below) in time for the evening commute. Here's what Patch has been covering in greater Boston and across Massachusetts today.

If you've been seeing some kids around town filming themselves on walks that involve the occasional dance break, or a band of teachers looking a little too silly, no, it's not just the pandemic getting to us. It's part of a"Fresh Air Challenge" that one Waltham middle school physical education teacher concocted in an effort to get students outside and moving and away from screens. Read the rest of the story.

And speaking of computer screen fatigue: Itching to do something away from the screen? Here is another option: Eight Newton South freshmen set up a photo scavenger hunt for anyone that has a cell phone and some walking shoes. Head to Cold Spring Park in Newton to test it out.

Elsewhere in greater Boston

New Details About 'Random' Waltham Attacks
Between Nov. 10 and Nov. 21 residents in one Waltham neighborhood were been terrorized by the prospect of being attacked sometime after dark after a rash of random attacks. The numbers have grown and the locations have changed, police said Monday.

"The person responsible for these crimes appears to be lying in wait and attacking victims by surprise," according to police.

Brookline's First Light Festival To Go Online Amid Pandemic

This festival is a highlight for many a business around town. But listening to caroling or other performances and partaking in free samples in tight spaces doesn't have the same ring to it this year. So, for the first time in more than two decades, rather than offer performances in person, Brookline's mom-and-pop shops will offer free online events in the hopes to spread some holiday joy (and maybe promote a little shopping).

Newton Shortens Winter Parking Ban Amid Pandemic
The mayor says there aren't that many students around anyway, so why not shorten the winter night parking ban by a month and a half.

Also:

• New Traffic Signal Lit Up On Minuteman Bikeway
• Waltham Educator Selected As Arlington's Next Superintendent
• BC Professors Reflect On Teaching During A Pandemic
• Brookline Heads Into Night 4 Of Town Meeting

Across Massachusetts

• 'Potent' Rain, Wind Coming In Time For Afternoon Commute
• MA Man Who Worked At Preschool Charged With Child Porn Possession

And finally today:

Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine — What's Next And Why Masks Will Still Be Needed

In order to be granted emergency use authorization, the vaccine will need to show the benefits clearly outweigh the known risks.

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