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BLM Sign Vandalism, West Nile Virus: Arlington's Month-In-Review
Plus: School reopening plans | Res-Bikeway connector trail in the works | Mail-in voting issues | more.

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Plus: School reopening plans | Res-Bikeway connector trail in the works | Mail-in voting issues | more.

Plus: School reopening plans changed | MBTA continuing suspension of bus routes | Parishes merge amid financial troubles | more.
Here's who is working toward reviewing and potentially reforming Malden Police Department policy.
City officials said Thursday they will consider a limited opening of certain Phase 3 businesses if metrics continue in the right direction.
Donato, a 19-year veteran of the State House, is facing a primary opponent on Tuesday.
A Main Street resident said a man broke into her home and threatened her with a knife Aug. 17.
Four cities announced plans to implement up to 14 miles of dedicated bus lanes to improve bus speed, reliability and reduce crowds.
Three streets have been chosen for the pilot program, which prioritizes public ways for pedestrians, bicyclists and lower-speed vehicles.
The market has adopted new safety procedures and food access programs this year, including a SNAP benefit match.
The town was labeled a "green" community, as its percent positive rate rose since last week.
The city was labeled a "green" community by the state for the first time, as its percent positive rate continues to drop.
The city was labeled a "yellow" community by the state, while its percent positive rate dropped slightly.
The town was labeled a "white" community by the state for the second week in a row, while its percent positive rate saw a slight uptick.
The city was labeled a "green" community by the state for the second week in a row, as its percent positive rate continues to drop.
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.