Medford|News|
COVID-19 Cases Linked To Medford Restaurant
The Board of Health is advising recent customers to get tested for the coronavirus.
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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Somerville, MA|News|
Highland Kitchen Makes 'Difficult' Decision To Close For Winter
The award-winning Somerville restaurant slammed the state for "not helping restaurants" and said it's been unable to get rent relief.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Among America's 'Most Generous' Cities: GoFundMe
Somerville was the only Massachusetts community to land on the crowdfunding platform's Top 10 list of giving cities in 2020.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Reopen Application Process For Pot Shops
The city's Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will start accepting applications for marijuana businesses in January.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville City Councilor Mark Niedergang Not Seeking Re-Election
Niedergang has represented Ward 5 for 15 years, first as a School Committee member and then as a city councilor.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Falls Into High-Risk Category With 184 New Cases
The town also reported a rise in average daily cases and percent positive test rate.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Adds 120 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The town also reported a rise in average daily cases and percent positive test rate.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Adds 161 Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The town also reported a rise in average daily cases and percent positive test rate.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Adds 300+ Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The city also reported a rise in average daily cases and percent positive test rate.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Adds 500+ Coronavirus Cases, Remains High Risk
The city also reported a rise in average daily cases and percent positive test rate.
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Medford|News|
Medford Adds 400+ Coronavirus Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The city also reported a rise in average daily cases and percent positive test rate.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Accused Cop Killer's Attorney Argues Cape Trial Unfair
A judge set a trial date for Thomas Latanowich, of Somerville, who is accused of killing Yarmouth police Sgt. Sean Gannon in 2018.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Sets 2021 Property Tax Rates
The Select Board shifted the tax burden onto commercial, industrial and personal properties to help fund a senior exemption program.
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Medford|News|
Medford Community Media Tops Regional Local Access Awards
MCM received the Overall Excellence Award, the highest honor given in the New England and New York region.
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Malden, MA|News|
Bus, Bike Lane Changes Aim To Improve Malden Center Access
Transit officials on Thursday announced the completion of roadway improvements designed to help commuters get to and from Malden Center.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing Announced For Wakefield Residents
There will be three sessions for residents this month at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Plans Holiday Parade With Health, Safety Precautions
The town's holiday parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 12.
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Medford|News|
Medford Homes In On Master Plan Consultant
The city will hold public interviews with three finalists to lead the process of developing a 10-year plan.
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Reading, MA|News|
Student, Staff Member At Reading's RISE Preschool Test Positive
Nineteen students and five staff members are quarantining after being identified through contact tracing. Another class has to go remote.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Another Somerville Restaurant Will 'Hibernate' Until Spring
Several area restaurants have announced their temporary closure until the weather is warmer or a coronavirus treatment is widely available.
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