Reading, MA|News|
Former RMHS Principal Leonard D’Orlando Passes Away
D'Orlando, who was principal of the high school from 1978-1986, died Jan. 6 on Cape Cod.
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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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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Town Election 2022: Who Has Pulled Papers So Far?
Reading's town election will be held April 5, and some prospective candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring for office.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Can Use ARPA Funding To Offset Revenue Loss
The federal government's final guidelines allow Arlington to claim up to $10 million in revenue loss, Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
'Equity Is Not A Buzzword': Mayor Ballantyne's 100-Day Agenda
The newly inaugurated mayor shared her plan for her first 100 days in office, ranging from COVID response to increased affordability.
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Medford|News|
Somerville Man Charged With OUI In Wellington Station Crash
Police said Jesse Santasuosso lost control of his pickup truck in the busway, drove over a sidewalk and crashed into the handicap ramp.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Vax Mandate Going Before Board Of Health Friday
The proposal, which applies to restaurants, theaters and gyms, was put on hold last month amid concerns from residents and business owners.
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Reading, MA|News|
Nancy Tawadros Enters Race For Reading Select Board
Tawadros, a Reading resident for 18 years and mother of two RPS students, shares why she is running for select board.
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Malden, MA|News|
Man Arrested In Malden Indicted On Federal Drug, Gun Charges
Feds: Cesar Rivera was carrying over 28 grams of crack cocaine, fentanyl and a gun when he was arrested at a car wash in Malden in 2020.
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Medford|News|
New Restaurant Coming To Former Kabab Corner Space In Medford
Kabab Corner closed after more than a decade near Wellington Circle.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Some Arlington Services Going Offline For IT Department Move
Some phone, email and online payment services, as well as the APS website, will be offline starting Friday.
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Malden, MA|News|
It's Mystic Valley Vs. Weston On 'High School Quiz Show'
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School will go up against Weston High School in the first round of the popular GBH show.
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Reading, MA|News|
Mark Dockser Seeking Re-Election To Reading Select Board
Dockser has been on the select board for three years, serving as chair for one year and secretary for the other two.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Alerts Switches To State System
The switch saves the town $5,000 over three years and offers expanded features, such as a portal for residents to create custom profiles.
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Medford|News|
COVID Surge Places Strain On Medford School Nurses
"We all knew the surge was coming, but it's skyrocketing, the amount of work these nurses are doing daily," the supervisor of nurses said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Awarded $45K Grant To Finish Senior Center Upgrades
The grant will allow the city to complete accessibility improvements at the community center.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Staffing Shortages Delay Arlington Christmas Tree Pickup Again
Pickup has been postponed another week as the town's contractor, JRM, seeks to prioritize trash and recycling collection.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Affordable Housing Lottery At Assembly Row
A unit at the Alloy condominiums is available to own.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading To Hold COVID Vaccine Clinic For Residents
Space is limited, but the town will have first and second doses and booster shots available.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Getting 26M Rapid Tests, With Focus On Schools
Gov. Baker also sought to temper crowds at state testing sites, recommending that employers accept rapid tests for people to return to work.
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Malden, MA|News|
Firefighters Battle Flames, Frigid Cold In Malden
A three-alarm fire broke out at Grove and Glenwood Streets Monday night.
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