Arlington, MA|News|
Equity In MA Schools: Arlington Near Top
The new WalletHub ranking compares per-student spending to average household income. Towns with high income tended to be less equitable.
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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 To Start School Year Fully Remote
District officials said they will move toward a hybrid model once they have addressed ventilation and testing issues.
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Medford|News|
1 Seriously Injured After Car Crashes Into Medford Business
A customer inside the Daily Mart was hospitalized after a car drove into the building Tuesday, the fire department said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Idle Hands Makes 2020 'Best Of Boston' List
Idle Hands was awarded "Best Brewery" In Boston Magazine's annual "Best Of" issue.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Terri Lyne Carrington Makes 2020 'Best Of Boston' List
Carrington was awarded "Best Local Album" for her album, Waiting Game, in Boston Magazine's annual "Best Of" issue.
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Reading, MA|News|
Read: RMHS Class President Maura Drummey's Commencement Speech
"Rockets represent achievement despite overwhelming odds, as a rocket must overcome the force of gravity in order to fly."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Weighs Moving 5 Polling Places
The City Council will vote Wednesday on relocating polling places due to COVID-19 safety restrictions and traffic concerns.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: Recall 'Irresponsible And Uncalled For'
Paula Perry, who served on the Reading Finance Committee with Vanessa Alvarado, writes in opposition to the recall.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: Join Me In Re-Electing Ed Markey
Arlington School Committee and Democratic Town Committee Paul Schlichtman says Joe Kennedy III "hasn't earned a promotion."
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Malden, MA|News|
Everett Man Scaled Fence, Threw Rock At FBI Headquarters: Feds
U.S. Attorney: Brian Dennis, 52, was charged with damaging federal property after he shattered the glass on a door at FBI HQ in Chelsea.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Awarded Grant For Res-Bikeway Connector Trail
Arlington was awarded a MassTrails grant for the design and engineering of a trail uniting the two recreational areas.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Brewing Company Is Closing
The brewery behind the Slumbrew brand announced it's shutting down after filing for bankruptcy last fall.
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Medford|News|
Medford Releases Draft Plans For Fall Reopening
MPS submitted its drafts to the DESE for remote learning, a two-day-a-week hybrid model and an in-person plan for high needs students.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Water Main Break In Arlington
Crews are at the scene of a water main break on Brattle Street.
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Medford|News|
'Black Lives Matter' Banner Litmus Test For City Hall Messaging
The Medford City Council hit pause on hanging a "Black Lives Matter" banner until a policy on messaging at City Hall is determined.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Still Not Ready To Start Phase 3 Reopening
City officials said they will continue to evaluate reopening every two weeks and have offered public spaces for outdoor fitness classes.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Removes 'Thin Blue Line' Flag From Fire Truck
"Sincerely hope the people who did this did not realize how hurtful it would be to people in our community," Mayor Joseph Curtatone said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Person Struck, Killed By Commuter Rail In Somerville
A person was fatally struck by a Fitchburg Line train Friday afternoon.
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Medford|News|
Activists Threaten Legal Action Over Medford School Name Change
The Italian American One Voice Coalition says Christopher Columbus is a protected symbol under federal anti-discrimination law.
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Somerville, MA|News|
6 Somerville Businesses Make 'Best Of Boston' List
Boston Magazine's annual "Best Of" issue recently hit newsstands, highlighting a half-dozen Somerville businesses.
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