Somerville, MA|News|
Mystic Avenue Bus Lane Aims For Smoother Morning Commute
A quick-build priority bus lane will be added this fall during peak morning travel times.
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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Reading, MA|News|
Scammer Threatening To Cut Off Residents' Power In Reading
Town officials said the scammer is posing as an employee of the Reading Municipal Light Department.
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Boston, MA|News|
1,000 MA National Guard Members Activated Ahead Of Election
Gov. Charlie Baker is collaborating with various law enforcement agencies to "project public safety and the rights of all residents."
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Malden, MA|News|
U.S. DOJ Sending Personnel To Monitor Malden Polls
Malden is one of five Massachusetts towns and 44 jurisdictions nationwide where the DOJ will monitor compliance with federal voting laws.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's Retro Burger Closes, Familiar Name Moving In
The closure of the burger and ice cream joint spells the return of a former Mass. Ave. mainstay.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Voting In Wakefield: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls Nov. 3.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Voting In Stoneham: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls Nov. 3.
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Reading, MA|News|
Voting In Reading: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls Nov. 3.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Voting In Arlington: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls Nov. 3.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Voting In Somerville: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls Nov. 3.
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Malden, MA|News|
Voting In Malden: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls Nov. 3.
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Medford|News|
Voting In Medford: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls Nov. 3.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Spike In Arlington Cases Attributed To 'Informal Gatherings'
"COVID-19 doesn't take a holiday," Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said as the town went from low to moderate risk ahead of the holidays.
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Medford|News|
Medford's 'Red' Designation Will Not Affect School Reopening
MPS said Friday it can continue hybrid instruction safely, despite the city joining the list of high-risk communities last week.
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Malden, MA|News|
Exchange 200 Development Complete In Former Malden Center Bank
The 310,000-square-foot building features lab, R&D and office space, as well as restaurants and a café.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Securing Ballot Boxes Against Halloween Pranks
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin asked communities to improve security measures after a ballot box was set ablaze in Boston.
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Reading, MA|News|
Patch Pumpkin Gallery: More Photos From Middlesex County
Check out more pictures from Patch readers who flexed their creative chops this Halloween.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Holding Drive-Thru Flu Clinic On Halloween
The Health Department will hold a drive-thru clinic at the Salemwood School, where washable masks will also be given out.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
New Bus Stop Improves Access To Stone Zoo, Middlesex Fells
The stop was added after safety improvements were completed at the zoo this summer.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Remains Moderate Risk As Coronavirus Rate Dips
The town was labeled a yellow community by the state, with 18 cases over the last two weeks.
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