Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Moves To Decriminalize Psychedelics
The city became the first Mass. community to take such a step, passing a resolution against enforcing laws around entheogenic plants.
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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.
Alex lives in Chelsea with his fiancée, their dog and a revolving door of foster puppies.
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Medford|News|
PhysicianOne Launches Express, Self-Pay COVID Testing In Medford
Testing will only be available to asymptomatic patients and is designed to streamline the process for people who need to work or travel.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man's Murder Conviction Upheld In Death Of Stoneham Vet
Eugene Tate, one of two men convicted of the 2013 murder of Army vet Joseph Puopolo, argued he should have been convicted of a lesser crime.
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Somerville, MA|News|
How To Apply For Somerville's Affordable '100 Homes' Program
The city is accepting applications for its affordable housing waitlist. It will prioritize households facing displacement.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Plans For 'Large-Scale' Vaccination Of Residents
Reading is preparing for the eventual vaccination of the public in Phase 3 and will hold clinics for teachers and school workers in Phase 2.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Sets Additional Vaccine Clinic For Healthcare Workers
Residents may sign up to be notified when their priority group is eligible for a town-administered clinic.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Charged In Capitol Riot Can't Go Near State House
Prosecutors argued Mark Sahady does not have to attend rallies to voice his support for Trump.
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Medford|News|
Medford Cocaine Trafficker Gets Year In Prison
Droel Jared Encarnacion, 28, was convicted of shipping more than 400 grams of cocaine to his mother's Medford home.
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Malden, MA|News|
Blue Cross Blue Shield Awards Malden Organization $60K Grant
The Disability Policy Consortium was among 64 awardees that aim to improve health care access for low-income and uninsured MA residents.
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Somerville, MA|News|
New Park Opens At Former Powder House School In Somerville
The space includes 16 new trees, a public bike repair station and an amphitheater made from reused materials from the school building.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Warby Parker, French Bakery Among Upcoming Assembly Row Openings
See what's coming to the shopping and dining complex in 2021 and beyond.
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Medford|News|
Inauguration Poet A Familiar Face To Medford Students
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed for eighth-graders in 2019, when she was a student at Harvard.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Timothy Martin Charged With Mother's Murder In Wakefield
The 23-year-old Manchester, NH man is accused of killing his mother, Pamela Wood, in her Otis Street home.
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Malden, MA|News|
Daytime Route 1 Closures Start Thursday
Guardrail work will close lanes on both sides of Route 1 for the next week.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Set Racial Equity Task Force
The group consists of students, parents, faculty and administrators, and seeks to maintain an "equitable and socially just" district.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
District Mourns Slain Speech Pathologist: Patch PM
Also: Auto group cheated unemployment system, AG says | Outdoor Wi-Fi solution to closed libraries | New restaurant announced | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Cases Taper After Post-Holiday Surge
Medford reported more than 800 cases since the day after Christmas and nearly 600 since New Year's. But daily rates are starting to fall.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Grant Will Fund Medical Trips For Underserved Seniors
The Council on Aging aims to schedule 100 round trip medical rides for underrepresented senior populations in Arlington.
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Arlington, MA|News|
APD Flouts Calendar, Extends No Shave November For Charity
In November and December, Arlington police raised $6,000 for The Children's Room, which provides grief support groups for kids.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Debuts Outdoor Wi-Fi Pop-Up
While its buildings remain closed, the Somerville library partnered with local organizations to build a safe Wi-Fi environment for patrons.
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