Somerville, MA|News|
New Brewery Planned In Somerville
FAB Beer is seeking investments for a brewery on Broadway, which would also host classes and be available to rent for events and parties.
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|
Restaurant Closures, Phase 3 Starts: Somerville Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Somerville Patch this week.
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Medford|News|
Break-In Suspect Caught, Airplane Noise: Medford Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Medford Patch this week.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
MassDOT Extending Reading Road Diet Pilot Project
Road diets are traffic measures that reduce the number of conflict points on a roadway and make travel safer for all users.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
'Most Beautiful Person I've Ever Known': Medford Marathon Runner
Medford resident Rockwell Jackson is running the virtual Boston Marathon in honor of his grandmother, who is battling Alzheimer's disease.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Cancels Veterans Day Parade Due To Pandemic
The city will hold an observance similar to its Memorial Day virtual parade and is asking members of the armed forces to participate.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Former Malden Residents Fulfill Bat Mitzvah Dreams At 71, 72
Adele Stacy and Paula Weiner, residents of Revere's Jack Satter House, recently participated in a socially distant B'not Mitzvah ceremony.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
New Minister Arrives At Unitarian Universalist Church Of Medford
Rev. Bruce Carey Taylor will begin services Sept. 13.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's First Recreational Pot Shop Opening Next Week
Apothca's Mass. Ave. shop will be the area's first, as dispensaries have yet to open in nearby communities.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham's Latest Coronavirus Figures: Town Remains 'Green'
The town's positive test rate remained roughly the same, despite reporting a rising case count.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Latest Coronavirus Figures: Town Remains 'Green'
The town's positive test rate dropped along with the number of reported cases.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's Latest Coronavirus Figures: Town Remains 'Green'
The town's positive test rate remained roughly the same, despite reporting a rising case count.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville's Latest Coronavirus Figures: City Remains 'Yellow'
The city's positive test rate dropped, despite reporting a rising case count.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Latest Coronavirus Figures: City Remains 'Yellow'
The city's positive test rate remained roughly the same, despite reporting a rising case count.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Medford's Latest Coronavirus Figures: City Remains 'Yellow'
The city's positive test rate remained roughly the same, despite reporting a rising case count.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Medford Mayor Continues Push To Alleviate Airplane Noise
Mayor Lungo-Koehn said the FAA rejected alternative concepts for a Logan Airport runway that significantly impacts Medford.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Awarded $165K+ For Clean Energy Initiatives
The funding will go toward clean energy projects at the Forestdale and Beebe schools and the Early Learning Center.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Another Somerville Restaurant Shuts Down
True Bistro did not place the blame squarely on the pandemic but asked customers to support independent restaurants.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Reading Rollover Sparks Delays On I-93, I-95
The tractor trailer crash shut down the ramp from I-95 to I-93 at Exit 37 A/B.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
'Back The Blue' Organizers Deny Affiliation With Hate Group
Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said he hopes the disavowal of "Act for America" will lead to a peaceful rally Thursday.
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