Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Saw 2 New Coronavirus Cases In June
The total number of cases has hovered around 300 as the town starts to reopen.
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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Medford|News|
Medford Developing 3 Plans For Upcoming School Year
The district will plan for full in-person learning; full remote learning; and a hybrid model that blends the two.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Eat At Jumbo's Returning To Somerville's Ball Square
The popular pizza and sandwich spot underwent a dramatic rebrand before closing last spring.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Large Housing Development Proposed In Arlington Heights
A proposal of up to 140 apartments, a quarter of which would be affordable, was unveiled at the Select Board meeting Monday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's Robbins Library Reopens For Contactless Pickup
Phased reopening of the town's libraries started last week with appointments for contactless pickup of books, DVDs and other materials.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Fire Chief Issues Warning About Fireworks
Fire Chief Bill Sullivan said he is concerned about the uptick in fireworks use in Malden and nearby communities.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Extends Outdoor Dining Program For Restaurants
Local restaurants may now use public spaces for outdoor dining seven days a week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Teen Set Off Fireworks From Car In Cambridge: Police
The 18-year-old was issued a summons after police responded to reports of fireworks being shot from a car in the Port.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police Move Forward With Body Camera Plan
Chief Jack Buckley said both police unions have been on board since 2017, but budget constraints mean the department has to get "creative."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Jeffrey Curley's Killer Has First Parole Hearing
Charles Jaynes admitted to the parole board Tuesday that he murdered 10-year-old Jeffrey Curley in 1997.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Elizabeth Harrah Announces Run For 31st Middlesex Rep
Harrah, a healthcare professional, recently announced her campaign to represent Stoneham and Winchester.
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Medford|News|
Medford Sets Return Date For Parking Enforcement
Park Medford will reopen its offices next week and start ticketing for parking meter, resident parking and street sweeping violations.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Sidewalk Replacement Set To Begin In Arlington Center
Brick walks will be replaced with ADA-compliant surfaces, and crosswalks and ramps will be built in the town center.
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Malden, MA|News|
Encore Casino Furloughs 3K As It Looks Toward July Opening
Encore Boston Harbor will reopen during Phase 3, which is expected to begin after July 6.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Recall Election: Nomination Papers Available
The town will hold a Special Election Sept. 1 to consider a petition to recall Select Board member Vanessa Alvarado.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police Department Releases Roster, Salary Data
Chief Jack Buckley responded to a request for information about policing at the local level from community group Mobilize Medford.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Restaurant Unique To Area Has Closed
The Main Street eatery said it could not "bounce back" from the coronavirus shutdown.
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Malden, MA|News|
Legislators Seek Investigation Into Chelsea Soldiers' Home Deaths
Lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility, which claimed the lives of 31 veterans.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Traffic Light, Improvements Coming To Bikeway Intersection
Work will start at the intersection of Lake Street and the bike path next week and run through the end of August.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mayor Submits 'Belt-Tightening' Budget Proposal
The proposed $262.7M budget diverts $750K from the police department and allocates $1.6M toward racial and social justice investments.
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