Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Medical Pot Shop Looks To Open For Recreational Use
Revolutionary Clinics wants to convert part of its facility into a space for adult recreational use.
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Alex Newman, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
Alex is a Jersey transplant covering Arlington, Malden, Medford, Reading and Somerville for Patch. A graduate of Northeastern University, Alex has lived in the Boston area since college (though he still hasn't been able to bring himself to root for the Sox). He is an avid football and baseball fan, amateur woodworker and film geek.
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Reading, MA|News|
33 Reading Middle Schoolers Quarantine After COVID Exposure
Three classes at Parker Middle School were exposed to the virus last week, Superintendent Doherty said.
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Medford|News|
Where CVS Is Offering Coronavirus Vaccines In Medford Area
Eligible Massachusetts residents can begin getting vaccinated at 18 local CVS pharmacies next week.
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Malden, MA|News|
Where CVS Is Offering Coronavirus Vaccines In Malden Area
Eligible Massachusetts residents can begin getting vaccinated at 18 local CVS pharmacies next week.
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Medford|News|
Medford School Employee Frank Dalessio Dies
Dalessio, 68, worked as a computer technician for the Medford Public Schools.
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Reading, MA|News|
Heroin, Stolen Mail Seized After Police Chase: Patch PM
Also: Local vaccine clinics stymied by supply | Driver facing charges after crashing into Hobby Lobby | More
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Man To Face Charges After Driving Into Hobby Lobby
Police believe the 36-year-old intentionally crashed into an Attleboro Hobby Lobby and drove around the store.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Sets Design Guidelines For New Homes, Additions
Guidelines will be taken into consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals when construction of and additions to homes are planned.
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Medford|News|
Vaccine Supply Slows Medford, Malden Regional Clinics
Officials said Friday it might not be until mid-February that the regional vaccine effort for Phase 2 gets off the ground.
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Reading, MA|News|
Heroin, Stolen Mail Found After Reading Police Chase
Five people were arrested in connection with the theft of 200 pieces of mail, including checks and bank cards.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Receives Sparse Vaccine Supply From State
The town will receive a maximum of 100 doses a week, meaning it would take until next fall just to vaccine residents 75 and older.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Eases Coronavirus Restrictions
The city moved forward to Phase 3, Step 1 Monday, allowing businesses like fitness clubs and gyms to open.
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Medford|News|
State Education Officials To Review Medford Schools
MPS will undergo a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review, a monitoring of compliance with special education and civil rights regulations.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Snowstorm: Parking Ban Declared
Here's what to know about the snowstorm in Reading.
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Medford|News|
The First Year With Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Patch PM
Also: Here comes the snow | Storm slows MA vaccination efforts | Pedroia retires | Joe Kennedy jumps into life after elected politics | More
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Snowstorm: School Canceled, Parking Ban Declared
Here's what to know about the snowstorm in Stoneham.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Snowstorm: No School Tuesday, Snow Emergency Ends
Here's what to know about the snowstorm in Arlington.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Snowstorm: Trash Pickup Delayed, Parking Ban Declared
Here's what to know about the snowstorm in Wakefield.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Snowstorm: Snow Emergency Ends
Here's what to know about the snowstorm in Malden.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington High School Principal Up For Reading Superintendent Job
Matthew Janger is one of three finalists for the role, which is expected to be named by Feb. 11.
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