Arlington, MA|News|
Middlesex County Patch Pumpkin Photo Gallery 2020
Check out these photos from Patch readers who flexed their creative chops this Halloween.
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.
Follow him on Twitter at: @NewmanPatch
Email: alex.newman@patch.com
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Coronavirus Rate Drops, No Change In Risk Level
The state reported 19 positive cases in Stoneham over the last two weeks.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Coronavirus Rate Rises, Risk Level Remains High
The state reported 59 positive cases in Wakefield over the last two weeks.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Coronavirus Risk Level Rises
The state reported 17 positive cases in Reading over the last two weeks, labeling it a moderate-risk, or "yellow," community.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington At Brink Of Moderate-Risk Coronavirus Community Spread
The town's rate of cases per 100,000 is 3.9 in the most recent state report, just shy of the 4-8 threshold used to determine "high risk."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Rate Rises, Risk Level Remains High
The state reported 91 positive cases in Somerville over the last two weeks.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus Rate Drops, Risk Level Remains High
The state reported 108 positive cases in Malden over the last two weeks.
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Medford|News|
Medford At Brink Of High-Risk Coronavirus Community Spread
The city's rate of cases per 100,000 is 7.5 in the most recent state report, just shy of the 8.0 threshold used to determine "high risk."
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Rabies Vaccine Crackdown In Arlington After Raccoon Attack
Animal Control said owners of unvaccinated pets will be cited after a child was bitten by "one of the largest raccoons we've ever seen."
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
MA Senate Passes 'Laura's Law' After Death Outside Somerville ER
The bill would require hospitals to take steps to ensure emergency rooms are easily accessible 24/7.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Town Meeting: Police Civilian Board, Bikeway Hours, More
Here's what's on the warrant for the Nov. 16 Special Town Meeting in Arlington.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Frozen Hoagies Closes Somerville Location
The ice cream sandwich shop opened in 2014 as an extension of the popular Frozen Hoagies food truck.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
State Awards Nearly $500K To Combat Mystic River Pollution
The Mystic River Watershed Association will use the funds to install trenches across three communities that reduce phosphorous pollution.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Taking Part In National Drug Take Back Day
Residents may turn in any unused or expired medication for safe disposal Oct. 24.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Developing Program To Aid Residents Facing Eviction
The program will provide court-based mediation, legal aid and rental assistance in response to the eviction moratorium ending.
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Medford|News|
Medford Announces Return Dates For More Grades, Kids Corner
The district will start hybrid learning for two more grades next week.
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Malden, MA|News|
HBO Filming TV Pilot In Malden Thursday
Parts of Maplewood Square will be closed for production of a pilot about cook and TV personality Julia Child.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Medford Taking Part In National Drug Take Back Day
Residents may turn in any unused or expired medication for safe disposal Oct. 24.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Cop Honored For Lifesaving Heroism
Officer Brandon Wenz pulled an elderly resident to safety after a tree fell into a house Sept. 30.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: Frustration Over Sign Thefts
Reading resident Rebecca Bailey says there have been multiple incidents of lawn sign thefts in the past week.
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