Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mayor Receives VOAMASS Veterans Leadership Award
Mayor Joseph Curtatone received the Community Partnership Award for his support of the Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center.
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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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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Extends Outdoor Dining Rules Through End Of 2021
The Select Board voted to extend Reading's outdoor dining policy and explored other avenues to help local businesses stay afloat.
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Medford|News|
Medford Hosting Free Drive-Up Flu Clinic
Residents will be able to get a free flu shot Saturday at Tufts Medical Center Community Care.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Library Suspends Pickup After Employee Tests Positive
Town officials said there is no concern about public exposure at the Robbins Library.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Police Help Give Coats To Veterans In Need
The SPD took part in the Coats4Vets Buckets event at Gillette Stadium Tuesday.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Police Help Give Coats To Veterans In Need
The WPD took part in the Coats4Vets Buckets event at Gillette Stadium Tuesday.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading First Responders Share Tips For Displaying Addresses
Properly displayed street numbers will ensure a quick response in the event of an emergency.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Planning Drive-Thru Santa Meetup
Santa Claus will take time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to visit his Malden headquarters Dec. 19.
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Medford|News|
Medford OKs $40M Investment In Old Whole Foods Bakery Site
The City Council approved a tax increment financing agreement for Monogram Gourmet Foods to refurbish the site and bring back 250 jobs.
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Reading, MA|News|
Off-Duty Cop Saves 3 From Fire [AUDIO]: Patch PM
Also: Iconic restaurant's "bittersweet" goodbye | Food truck delivers to those in need | Mayor's plea to shop local | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Letter: Shopping Local 'Vital' This Holiday Season
Mayor Curtatone encourages Somerville residents to support local businesses this year.
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Arlington, MA|News|
COVID-19 Testing Pilot Begins In Arlington
The town has partnered with Armstrong Ambulance to offer drive-thru testing at the Ed Burns Arena.
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Medford|News|
Mystic Coffee Roaster Closing Medford Café
The company will remain in business as a coffee wholesaler, but owner Sharon Hepburn said the café was hit hard by the pandemic.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Buying Food Truck To Deliver Meals To Struggling Families
The Malden Public Schools has been awarded a $110K grant to buy a food truck, which will regularly deliver free and nutritious meals.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
'Bittersweet': China Moon's Waning Days In Stoneham
After 67 years as a hub for team dinners, reunions and birthday parties, the Route 28 mainstay will close Dec. 14.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Suspected Serial Package Thief Busted On OUI Charge: Patch PM
Also: Case spikes close school, postpone events | Pooch care business no underdog | Police warn of scams | More.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Police Warn Residents Of Common Scams
Police offer tips for avoiding common scams, particularly those that target older adults.
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Medford|News|
Medford Postpones Police Station Ceremony Amid COVID Spike
Officials decided not to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday at the new 35,000-square-foot police station due to rising COVID numbers.
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Somerville, MA|News|
New Candidate Enters Somerville City Council Race
Tessa Bridge, a Somerville resident for 11 years, is running for Ward 5 city councilor.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Drugged Driver Charged In Package Theft Spree: Police
Officers found 19 Amazon packages in Patrick McLaughlin's car when he was stopped on suspicion of being under the influence, police said.
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