Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Superintendent Search Committee Named: Who's On It
Here's who will help select the next superintendent of the Arlington Public Schools.
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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Email: alex.newman@patch.com
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mulls 'Quick-Build' Bus, Bike Lanes On Washington
The proposal would repurpose about half the available parking on Washington Street between Beacon Street and Union Square.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Suspect In Somerville Plant Thefts To Undergo Restorative Justice
A suspected plant thief in Winter Hill wrote an apology and agreed to make restitution to the victims, police said.
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Reading, MA|News|
Family: Shooting Of Reading Man 'Never Should Have Happened'
An attorney for Alan Greenough's family said a manslaughter charge for Reading police officer Erik Drauschke brings "some peace."
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Malden, MA|News|
9-Story Office Development Proposed In Malden
Developers say they are aiming for tenants in the incubation and innovation economies, as opposed to traditional businesses.
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Malden, MA|News|
City Awarded $200K+ For Bus Lane To Malden Station
The state's Shared Streets grants go toward quick-build traffic projects that support public health, safe mobility and renewed commerce.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Awarded $57K+ In Shared Streets Grants
Funding goes toward quick-build traffic projects that support public health, safe mobility and renewed commerce.
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Medford|News|
3 Medford Task Forces Staffed, Ready To Start Work
Task forces on parking policy, the fire station and supporting new residents and businesses will begin work this fall.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
2 Teens Charged In Wakefield Shooting
A 21-year-old woman was found shot in the neck in the parking garage of the Everly Apartments Tuesday.
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Medford|News|
2 Medford Artists Featured In Boston Public Art Installation
"Tasteful Boston" is an upcoming outdoor art installation that celebrates Boston's culinary history.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Cop Indicted In Fatal 2018 Shooting
Officer Erik Drauschke has been charged with manslaughter in the death of 43-year-old Alan Greenough in February 2018.
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Medford|News|
Letter To The Editor: Reconsider Reopening School On Monday
MHS teacher Liz Daneu says the planned return date for some grades coincides with Yom Kippur, the "highest holy day in Judaism."
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Medford|News|
Medford Makes Moves To Update City Charter
The City Council on Tuesday approved the mayor's request to form a commission to review the charter, which hasn't been updated in 34 years.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Scholarship Committee Announces Awards
Four Malden High School graduates received scholarships of $400 each.
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Malden, MA|News|
Pet Retailer Opens In Malden
Paws & Purrfection, which offers pet supplies, custom items and pet waste removal, recently held a grand opening ceremony on Main Street.
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Malden, MA|News|
Obituary: Joseph Santoro, 67, Formerly Of Malden
Joe grew up in Malden, where he played local sports and held the record for most home runs.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Belmont Chinese Restaurant Opens Second Location In Arlington
Number One Taste Chinese Food opened in the longtime Tiki Inn space on Mass. Ave.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Missing Somerville Woman Found Safe
Police sought the public's help in locating Edna Iglesias Monday night.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham To Hold Flu Clinic At Town Hall
The Board of Health is offering flu shots to residents Tuesday, Sept. 29.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Reschedules Community Conversation With Lt. Pedrini
The session, part of Arlington's six-part series on race and policing, was postponed from Aug. 4.
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