Malden, MA|News|
Malden Asked Special Education Parents To Waive Rights: Watchdog
A watchdog group accused Malden and other districts of using the pandemic to circumvent requirements to provide special education services.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Planning Outdoor Movie Night
A family movie night will be held at Trafton Park Aug. 1.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Takes In-Person Classes 'Off The Table' This Fall
Districts are developing plans for in-person, remote and hybrid learning, but officials said Friday they won't consider the first option.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Select Board Approves 2 'Parklets' For Outdoor Dining In Heights
The public spaces are being set up for outdoor dining and business use.
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Medford|News|
Lightning Strike Sparks Medford Fire
Firefighters were called to Wedgemere Road after a house was struck by lightning Thursday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Phase 3 Delayed, Outdoor Dining Extended: Somerville Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Somerville Patch this week.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Pub Closing, Back-To-School Plans: Arlington Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Arlington Patch this week.
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Malden, MA|News|
New Brewery, Accused Fraudster: Malden Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Malden Patch this week.
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Medford|News|
West Nile Virus, Police Appreciation Rally: Medford Top Stories
Here's a look back at the most-read stories on Medford Patch this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Announces Town Halls On School Year Plans
Officials will discuss local efforts to prepare for the upcoming school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield To Examine Albion Street Upgrades
The town was awarded a Complete Streets grant in February to upgrade Albion Street, which could serve as a model for revitalizing downtown.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Bluebikes Pedal Into Arlington After Lime Rolls Out
East Arlington and Arlington Center will join the regional bike share system as part of Bluebikes' summer 2020 expansion.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Dropped Over 2 Weeks
Data released by the Massachusetts DPH Wednesday showed the positive case count declined in 120 communities, including Malden.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Back-To-School Plans Start Taking Shape
The district this week released draft plans for in-person, remote and hybrid learning for elementary and high schools.
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Medford|News|
Medford's Positive Coronavirus Test Rate Dropped Over 2 Weeks
Data released by the Massachusetts DPH Wednesday showed the positive case count declined in 120 communities, including Medford.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Takes Pledge To Address Systemic Racism
Leaders from 18 cities and towns signed a pledge Wednesday to address systemic racism in their communities and violence in law enforcement.
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Medford|News|
Medford Takes Pledge To Address Systemic Racism
Leaders from 18 cities and towns signed a pledge Wednesday to address systemic racism in their communities and violence in law enforcement.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Takes Pledge To Address Systemic Racism
Leaders from 18 cities and towns signed a pledge Wednesday to address systemic racism in their communities and violence in law enforcement.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Venetian Moon Will Have To Remove Outdoor Dining Tent
Nearby businesses complained they were being negatively impacted by the closed town-owned lot where the tent is set up.
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Reading, MA|News|
Truck-Mounted Mosquito Spraying Returning To Reading
Additional spraying to control the town's mosquito population will be done Thursday.
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