Arlington, MA|News|
Somerville Restaurant Expands To Arlington Under Different Name
Venice Italian Kitchen, an offshoot of Alfredo's in Winter Hill, is moving into the former Luigi's space on Mass. Ave.
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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Medford|News|
Towns Beef Up Security At Ballot Drop Boxes: Patch PM
Also: Bar going into "hibernation" | Rt. 1 pot shop seeks permit |Laid off during pandemic, hairstylists strike out on their own | More.
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Medford|News|
How Medford Is Securing Its Ballot Drop Boxes
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin directed communities to improve security measures after a ballot box was set ablaze in Boston.
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Malden, MA|News|
Proposed Pot Shop Seeking Special Permit From Malden
The business, Standard Naturals, Inc., wants to build a 3,000-square-foot facility off Route 1.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Moves 3 Polling Places Over Coronavirus Concerns
Three polling locations have been relocated to accommodate COVID-19 safety measures.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Bar Going Into 'Hibernation,' Promises Spring Return
A Davis Square pub that operated a patio with a neighboring restaurant will close for the winter Oct. 31.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Beefing Up Security At Ballot Drop Box
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin directed communities to improve security measures after a ballot box was set ablaze in Boston.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Increasing Police Patrols At Ballot Drop Boxes
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin directed communities to improve security measures after a ballot box was set ablaze in Boston.
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Reading, MA|News|
Man Barricaded Himself In Home Under Construction: Patch PM
Also: Coyote sightings on the rise | District expands free testing | Students flunk protocols outside school | More.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Students Flunk COVID-19 Protocols Outside School
Superintendent John Doherty said some students are not taking precautions like wearing masks and social distancing outside school.
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Medford|News|
Weekly Medford 'Black Lives Matter' Vigil Ending After 5 Months
A demonstration held weekly out in front of the Unitarian Universalist Church will conclude Tuesday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Rise In Coyote Sightings In Somerville
Animal Control is warning pet owners about a spike in coyote activity across the city's neighborhoods.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Finishes Sidewalk Replacement In Town Center
The project, which began in July, included building crosswalks and ramps and replacing brick walks with ADA-compliant surfaces.
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Reading, MA|News|
Man Arrested After Barricading Himself Inside Reading Home
Vincent Martorano, 50, refused to come out of a home under construction on Grand Street when officers tried to arrest him, police said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Expanding Free Coronavirus Testing Program
The district has conducted 900 free tests and is now opening the program up to more employees. Students could be eligible in the future.
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Medford|News|
Medford Fall Street Sweeping 2020: Schedule, Parking Restrictions
Medford's fall "Big Sweep" starts Nov. 12. Here's what you should know about changes to parking.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Beloved Teacher Passes Away, Lifesaving Cop Honored: Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Arlington Patch last week.
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Medford|News|
Intersection Safety Improvements, Drug Trafficker: Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Medford Patch last week.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Coronavirus Rates Trending In Wrong Direction: Patch PM
Also: Senate passes ER bill spurred by fatal asthma attack | Haunted yards, pumpkin displays | Large gas leak | More.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Rolling Back Reopening Plan
It's back to Phase 3, Step 1 in Malden, as the city was designated a high-risk community for three consecutive weeks.
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