Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Receives Shared Streets Funding For Bus, Bike Lane
The bus-and-bike lane will facilitate transit for the 86 bus, Somerville's highest-trafficked bus route.
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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Reading, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: Opposing The Recall
Reading resident Geoffrey Coram shares why he opposes the recall of Select Board member Vanessa Alvarado.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Letter: Let's Make Sure Every Stoneham Voter Is Heard
School Committee member Thomas Dalton says the town needs to do more to encourage voting in the upcoming Sept. 1 and Nov. 3 elections.
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Medford|News|
Medford Mayor 'Concerned' Over Tufts Reopening Amid Rising Cases
The university will hold a public meeting in August to address concerns over its plan to reopen campus.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Library Announces Limited Reopening Plan
The Board of Health approved the library to start limited, appointment-based services.
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Malden, MA|News|
Rally For Teacher Safety Planned In Malden
Teachers' groups will rally in front of the DESE building for safe working and learning conditions in public schools this fall.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Man Charged With Assault In Medford
John Carvalho, 31, was found with a knife after he was sought for questioning in an assault with a dangerous weapon, police said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Report: Parallels Between Arlington Cops, Marginalized Groups
VISIONS, Inc. presented its assessment of diversity, equity and inclusion in the Arlington Police Department this week.
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Medford|News|
Car Crashes Into Medford Nail Salon
A woman was hospitalized after crashing into a storefront on Middlesex Avenue Tuesday morning.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Trees On Chopping Block For Exchange Street Work
Advocates have been chipping away at the number of trees slated to be removed for underground utilities and storm water infrastructure.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Cumberland Farms Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The store closed Monday night to be cleaned and sanitized.
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Medford|News|
Retired Medford Firefighter Richard Wilson Passes Away
Wilson died July 22 after a 20-month battle with lung cancer. He was 71 years old.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Prepares For Artist Community At Former School
There will be five "market-rate" units and three "inclusionary" units for certified artists at the former Powder House School.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Schools Leaning Toward Hybrid Learning Plan This Fall
Back-to-school plans are taking shape in Reading.
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Medford|News|
Tufts Schedules Medford Community Meeting On Reopening Plan
The university's plan to reopen campus this fall has some residents concerned.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Rolling Out Next Phase Of Shared Streets Program
The city will start opening routes in six more neighborhoods by the end of July.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Back-To-School Plans Start Taking Shape
The district is aiming for a fall "re-entry" but says remote learning will be a likely component of the plan.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Hundreds Rally After AHS 'Black Lives Matter' Banner Vandalized
A custodian told police a banner reading "We Believe Black Lives Matter," hung on a construction fence this summer, had been spray painted.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Plan Multi-Model Approach This Fall
The district said families will have the option to be fully remote as it works to fit in-person, hybrid and remote plans together.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Police Investigating Pro-Trump Graffiti In Stoneham
Police said "Vote Trump 2020!" and "Police Lives Matter!" was spray painted on fences on Oak Street.
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