Medford|News|
Medford Updates Policies For Wright's Pond, Tufts Pool
The Recreation Department announced new regulations for August, based on guidance from the state and feedback from residents and staff.
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|
Somerville Ban On Evictions In Effect 'Indefinitely'
Gov. Charlie Baker extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures to Oct. 17. It could go on much longer in Somerville.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Superintendent Search Starts Taking Shape
The district has a goal of selecting a candidate to succeed outgoing superintendent Kathleen Bodie by the end of the year.
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Arlington, MA|News|
New Arlington Business Specializes In Black Hair Care
RepHAIRations, which aims to be a place for community gathering, opened on Mass. Ave. on Juneteenth.
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Medford|News|
How Medford Closed Its $3.5M School Budget Gap
The COVID-19 crisis forced a level-funded budget, but rising costs meant the district faced a $3.5 million cut.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Accused Of Pandemic Assistance Fraud
Wagner Sozi, 32, was indicted on federal charges of using stolen identities to falsely claim Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits.
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Malden, MA|News|
Recovery Center Under Development In Malden
The Gavin Foundation and Malden Overcoming Addiction are collaborating on the Bridge Recovery Center in Malden.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Licensing Commission Extends Outdoor Dining Hours
The closing time for restaurants offering outdoor seating has been extended an hour and a half.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Sees Uptick In Scooter Thefts: Police
One home surveillance video showed thieves lifting a scooter off the porch while the household slept.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Voting-By-Mail In Wakefield: What To Know
Here's how to apply to vote-by-mail in the Sept. 1 primary and the Nov. 3 presidential election.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Voting-By-Mail In Somerville: What To Know
Here's how to apply to vote-by-mail in the Sept. 1 primary and the Nov. 3 presidential election.
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Arlington, MA|News|
NAACP Calls On Arlington To Change High School Mascot
The NAACP said the Arlington Spy Ponders and the Winchester Sachems should "get ahead of pending state level legislation on mascots."
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Medford|News|
Suffolk Police Sgt., Medford Resident John Previti Passes Away
Previti, a "consummate leader and a tenacious investigator," died following a six-year battle with cancer.
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Medford|News|
Medford Launches Shared Streets Pilot Program
The concept prioritizes public streets for pedestrians, bicyclists and lower-speed vehicles, expanding options for businesses.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Awarded $30K Grant Toward Urban Forestry Plan
The city will conduct an inventory of its public shade trees, establishing a baseline for the development of an urban forestry plan.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Voting-By-Mail In Arlington: What To Know
Here's how to apply to vote-by-mail in the Sept. 1 primary and the Nov. 3 presidential election.
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Medford|News|
Medford Awards First Round Of Small Business Grants
The funding will help support local businesses and micro-enterprises with operating costs in the wake of COVID-19 closures.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Available
A unit on Mass. Ave. is available to first-time homebuyers who are income-eligible.
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Medford|News|
Mayor, Organizers Speak On Controversial Medford Pro-Police Rally
Organizers said the reported actions of some attendees, which the mayor called "disgusting and abhorrent," happened after the rally ended.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Truck-Mounted Mosquito Spraying Coming To Wakefield
The spray truck will be in Wakefield Wednesday as EEE and West Nile Virus reappear in Massachusetts.
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