Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Providing Financial Aid For Preschool, Child Care
The program was launched through the city's first major allocation of ARPA funding.
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 Lifts Mask Mandate, Brings Back In-Person Meetings
Health officials said the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations is steadily declining in Malden.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Amore Pizza Changing Ownership
The city council on Tuesday approved a common victualler license for Belmont resident Raman Kumar, who will take over Feb. 15.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Schools Closed Friday As Icy Storm Approaches
A wintry mix is expected to begin overnight, leading to dangerous conditions during the morning and afternoon commutes on Friday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Schools Closed Friday As Icy Storm Approaches
A wintry mix is expected to begin overnight, leading to dangerous conditions during the morning and afternoon commutes on Friday.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Closed Friday As Icy Storm Approaches
A wintry mix is expected to begin overnight, leading to dangerous conditions during the morning and afternoon commutes on Friday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Resident Finds Old Explosives In Home
Police said the explosives were safely detonated at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Select Board To Weigh New Polling Places
The Election Modernization Committee's recommendations include discontinuing voting at the Bishop and adding AHS and the Gibbs as locations.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden City Council Seeks Members For Racial Equity Commission
The commission will examine the consequences of racism on public health and propose recommendations for a Racial Equity Plan for Malden.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Planning Department Adds 2 New Employees
Marisa Lau joined the staff as senior planner, and Talia Fox was hired as sustainability manager in January.
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Medford|News|
Medford Firefighter James Giarrizzo Retires After 34 Years
"Lt. Giarrizzo has been a dedicated firefighter and fire officer, showing consideration for his fellow firefighters," Chief Freedman said.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading School Committee Passes $51.7M Budget
In a unanimous vote on Jan. 27, the school committee approved the administration's recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Reading, MA|News|
A Heart Full Of Gratitude: Anne Landry Not Seeking Re-Election
Landry is not running for re-election after three years on the Select Board, but will continue to serve on Town Meeting in Precinct 5.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Deli Closes After 60+ Years
A sign outside of Thurston Spa gives a myriad of reasons for the shop's closure, including the owner's illness and rising cost of food.
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Medford|News|
Vaccine Mandate Off The Table In Medford
The city implemented a proof of vaccination policy for large-scale entertainment venues in December, but has no plans to take it further.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Vaccine Mandate Off The Table In Arlington
The town manager said a proof of vaccination policy is no longer under consideration after it was coolly received at the last BOH meeting.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Seeks Resident For Memorialization Committee
The committee names public assets like buildings, streets and parks.
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Medford|News|
Medford Consumer Affairs Office Closed After Staff's Retirement
The office will be temporarily closed following the retirements of Patricia Wright, Paula Keefe and Linda Pittorino.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Raise $7K+ During 'No Shave' Months
The department's "No Shave November" fundraiser, which was extended through December, raised money for cancer research at MGH.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Sushi Spot Moving Into Former Dark Horse Space In Somerville
The Dark Horse Public House, formerly On the Hill Tavern, closed last spring after four years in Magoun Square.
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