Medford|News|
Medford Property Values Increased Overall In Fiscal Year 2021
The Board of Assessors recently completed a reassessment of all types of property in the city. Here's how much they went up.
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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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Making It Easier On Buses In Davis Square
Priority lanes will be installed in the heart of the Square this week, making it easier for MBTA buses to navigate the busy neighborhood.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Election 2020: Arlington Voter Guide
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Arlington for the election Nov. 3.
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Medford|News|
MPS Building Report Details Air Quality Improvements, Challenges
Workers were at MPS schools last week addressing what the district called "long overdue" repairs to the HVAC systems.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Schools Prepare To Phase In More Grades Next Week
Five grade levels are expected to start hybrid learning after the long weekend.
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Malden, MA|News|
New Yoga Studio Opens In Malden Center
Soul City Yoga, founded in Lynn in 2016, recently opened its second location in Malden.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Announces 2 October Flu Clinics
Here's how Reading residents can schedule an appointment to get a free flu shot.
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Malden, MA|News|
Kowloon Restaurant Searching For 'Kidnapped' Tiki Chair
The restaurant says it has the culprit on video and wants him to return it by Friday, "no questions asked."
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Arlington, MA|News|
Affordable Home For Sale In Arlington
An affordable two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom unit is available to own on Russell Place.
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Medford|News|
Medford Takes Steps To Develop First Master Plan
The plan will provide a roadmap for climate adaptation and mitigation practices, planning and redevelopment, economic development and more.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Residents Would Rather Be Biking, Study Shows
Arlington's commuters bike more than those in nearby towns, and residents would like to see more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly facilities.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Second Resignation Leaves Opening On Wakefield School Committee
The town is seeking an interim School Committee member until the Town Election in April.
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Malden, MA|News|
Man Sought For Questioning In Oak Grove Bike Theft: TPD
Transit Police are looking to speak with a man in connection with a bicycle theft Sept. 25.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Slow Timeline For Enacting Hybrid Plan
Kindergartners returned to school Monday, but district officials say most grades will go back later than originally scheduled.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Not Moving Forward With Next Part Of Phase 3
Businesses in Step 2 won't reopen on the state's schedule, and strict restaurant guidelines will remain.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Building Deemed Public Safety Threat, Will Be Torn Down
Following a years-long review, the city has been given the go-ahead to demolish 1 Salem Street.
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Medford|News|
3 Medford School Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus
Superintendent Marice Edouard-Vincent said a "small number" of MPS staff are currently quarantining.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Letter To The Editor: We Value Your Humanity
The Old South United Methodist Church denounces a reported attack on a lesbian couple in Reading.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Fall Street Faire Reimagined For Pandemic Era
The annual event, reimagined as a town-wide game of bingo to support local businesses, kicks off with a Classic Car Rally Sunday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Green Line Extension Project More Than Halfway Done
The MBTA said Thursday the project is on pace to be finished by the end of 2021.
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