Medford|News|
Medford MBTA Riders Face Cuts To Commuter Rail, Buses
The MBTA will hold a forum for area commuters on Nov. 12 to discuss planned service cuts.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Defrauded Elderly Woman Of $8,000: DA
James Charles, 49, pretended an attorney needed the money for her family member's bail, prosecutors said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
On-Duty City Worker Fatally Hit Pedestrian: Patch PM
Also: Quarter of police force considered untrustworthy | MBTA riders face service cuts | Animal Control has a hoot saving owl | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
How To Honor War Heroes On Veterans Day In Somerville
Veterans in Somerville and nationwide will be recognized on Wednesday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
How To Honor War Heroes On Veterans Day In Arlington
Veterans in Arlington and nationwide will be recognized on Wednesday.
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Reading, MA|News|
How To Honor War Heroes On Veterans Day In Reading
Veterans in Reading and nationwide will be recognized on Wednesday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Somerville City Employee
The District Attorney's office said a city employee was on duty when he fatally hit a woman with his truck Nov. 3.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Installs 3 New 'Parklets' To Eat, Shop Outdoors
Providing space for outdoor commerce to take place has been key to Arlington's ongoing pandemic response.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Animal Control Had A Hoot Freeing Owl
An owl caught in a mesh fence in Malden made a full recovery and was released back into the wild.
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Medford|News|
How Payroll Scandal Could Impact Medford Officers' Trust In Court
Former U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz conducted an independent review of what 27 officers' placement on the Brady List could mean for the MPD.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Suspected Robbers Crash Near State Police Building: Patch PM
Plus: Buses, cyclists replacing parking | Outage hits municipal websites | New metrics lower towns' COVID-19 risk level | More
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Officer Dragged By Shoplifting Suspects: Police
Two people dragged a Stoneham officer with their car after a reported shoplifting at Famous Footwear, police said.
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Medford|News|
Medford City, School Websites Back Online
Medford's municipal websites, which had been down since Saturday due to a server issue, were restored Monday afternoon.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Introducing Superintendent Finalists To Families
The School Committee approved two educators to potentially succeed retiring Superintendent Kathleen Bodie.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
New Metrics Take Wakefield Out Of High-Risk Category
Wakefield's case count dropped, and revised metrics mean the town is now a "green" community.
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Malden, MA|News|
New Metrics Take Malden Out Of High-Risk Category
The city's case count rose, but new metrics mean it is now only designated as moderate risk.
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Medford|News|
New Metrics Take Medford Out Of High-Risk Category
The city's case count rose, but new metrics mean it is now only designated as moderate risk.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Axing Washington St. Parking Spots For Bus, Bike Lanes
The pilot is part of Somerville's effort to improve mobility on heavily used travel corridors and reduce commuters' exposure to COVID-19.
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Boston, MA|News|
'Right To Repair' Cruises With Voters, But Could Hit Speed Bump
The passage of Question 1 is the first domino to fall in what will likely be a nationwide conversation around vehicular data.
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Malden, MA|News|
Encore Boston Harbor Could Furlough Up To 1,000 Workers
The casino announced this week it would reduce its hours and close its hotel amid Gov. Charlie Baker's new restrictions.
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