Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Snowstorm: Snow Emergency Ends, Testing Site Closed
Here's what to know about the snowstorm in Somerville.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
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.
Alex lives in Chelsea with his fiancée, their dog and a revolving door of foster puppies.
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Medford|News|
Medford Snowstorm: Snow Emergency Lifted
Here's what to know about the snowstorm in Medford.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Narrows Down Superintendent Search To 3 Finalists
The School Committee plans to select a candidate by Feb. 11.
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Malden, MA|News|
Meet The MA Dad Who Sparked GameStop Stock Craze: Patch PM
Also: Johnson & Johnson has good vaccine news, with some local help | Donations pour in for injured hockey player | More.
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Medford|News|
Baker Budget Would Leave Medford Schools 'Treading Water'
The district would lose money in charter school tuition reimbursement, forcing it to find other funding sources.
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Reading, MA|News|
How Student Opportunity Act Will Impact Reading Schools
Baker's budget proposal will not result in any increased funding this year, but there could be some relief in the future.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Launches Call-In Line For Vaccine Information
Residents can keep track of rapidly changing vaccine information via a call-in line.
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Medford|News|
Medford Drops Out Of High-Risk Category
Medford's positive test rate fell by more than two percent since last week.
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Arlington, MA|News|
State Moves To Address ‘Frustrating’ Vaccine Rollout: Patch PM
Also: Historic Boston mayoral race just getting started | School districts can expect more in state aid in Baker budget | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mayor Sets Midterm Address Date
Mayor Curtatone will update residents on what's happening around the city and outline goals and priorities for the coming year.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Schools Don't Stand To Gain From Baker Budget
The district's drop in enrollment eliminates an increase in funding under the Student Opportunity Act.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Residents Warned Of Uptick In COVID Vaccine Scams
Here's how you can protect yourself against scammers looking to capitalize on the vaccine rollout.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Zoo New England Offering Virtual Trips Over February Break
Join the Stone and Franklin Park zoos for a wild week of virtual animal encounters, crafts and activities.
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Medford|News|
Medford Seeks First Poet Laureate
The new role consists of a two-year term during which the poet laureate will promote poetry and literature in the community.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Residents Warned To Keep Themselves, Pets Off Ice
Town officials said they will never declare ice safe due to fluctuating temperatures during the winter.
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Medford|News|
Towns Contend With Vaccine Shortages: Patch PM
Also: Free rides for area seniors to get vaccinated | Life-threatening injuries in I-93 crash | New assistant district attorneys | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Vaccine Supply Comes Up Short
"I am as frustrated by this news as you are," Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said Wednesday about not having the doses needed for Phase 2.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Proposed $187.7M Budget Sent To Finance Committee, Select Board
Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said the budget was formulated in "one of the most uncertain economic environments" this century.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Resident Sworn In As New Assistant District Attorney
Maryrose Robson is one of eight new assistant district attorneys in Middlesex County.
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Medford|News|
Inspired By Inauguration Poet, Medford Launches Poetry Contest
Students are invited to submit a poem about unity to be highlighted by the School Committee and featured on the MPS website.
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