Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Faces Drug, Weapons Charges After Lynn Traffic Stop
Kemoni Boone and Shondel Holloway, both 21, were arrested after troopers found a gun and drugs in their rented SUV, police said.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Election Profile: Bill Hayner For School Committee
Bill Hayner shares why he is running for re-election to the School Committee.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Announces Additional $1.5M In Rental Assistance
The city has earmarked the majority of its $2 million in upcoming CARES Act funding for tenant aid.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Green Line Extension To Reopen 2 Major Somerville Bridges
The bridges were closed in spring 2019 and completely rebuilt to allow for construction of the GLX.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Farmers' Market Returning With New Coronavirus Rules
The market is set to open June 10.
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Medford|News|
Medford Farmers Market Returning With New Coronavirus Rules
The market is set to open June 4, but it will look a little different from years past.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Deer Put Down After Crashing Through Arlington Shop Window
The deer was badly injured after going through the front of an auto parts shop on Mass. Ave.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Expanding Recycling Pickups
In June, the town will start textile collection, which includes clothing, coats/jackets, jewelry, shoes, purses, hats, small toys and more.
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Medford|News|
Medford Banner, Flag Manufacturer Flies Again
Accent Banner, one of the earliest businesses to shut down, reopened Tuesday. "It does feel strange" to be back, co-owner Derrek Coss said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Seeking Residents To Help Name Public Landmarks
The city has two resident openings on its new Memorialization Committee, which will name public assets like buildings, streets and parks.
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Arlington, MA|News|
What To Expect As Arlington's Businesses Start To Reopen
The town is following the state plan to reopen businesses, meaning services like hair salons and pet groomers were allowed to reopen Monday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
FAA Commits To Studying Changes To Flight Routes Over Somerville
Leaders say progress is being made following a letter from Somerville and other nearby communities about disruptive airplane noise.
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Arlington, MA|News|
FAA Commits To Studying Changes To Airplane Routes Over Arlington
Leaders say progress is being made following a letter from Arlington and other nearby communities about disruptive airplane noise.
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Medford|News|
FAA Commits To Studying Changes To Airplane Routes Over Medford
Leaders say progress is being made following a letter from Medford and other nearby communities about disruptive airplane noise.
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Malden, MA|News|
Leaders Unveil 3.2-Mile Running, Cycling Loop Around Malden River
The Loop was dedicated to former Malden Clerk Magistrate Joseph Croken and MHS athlete and Olympian Louise Stokes.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stone Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo To Reopen With New Safety Measures
Zoo New England announced opening dates and new health and safety measures for its Massachusetts zoos.
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Reading, MA|News|
Obituary: Dianne Vultaggio, 77, Formerly Of Reading
"Dianne will always be remembered for her gentle kindness, caring, and a smile that lit up everyone's day."
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Arlington, MA|News|
Developer To Reconsider Plans For Arlington Commercial Space
Demolition of the one-time home of two Mass. Ave. restaurants has been tabled as the developer goes "back to the drawing board."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Launching Shared Streets Pilot
The pilot, designed to offer more walking and biking routes that allow for social distancing, will connect residents to essential services.
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Update: 900+ Cases, What's Open, Closed
Officials said Medford will generally follow the state's reopening timeline, allowing several businesses and services to return this week.
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