Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Coronavirus Case Count Nears 300
Coronavirus update: there have been 30 deaths attributed to the coronavirus in Reading.
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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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Medford|News|
Medford Looks Toward Potential Fall School Scenarios
The School Committee will host a series of public round table discussions over Zoom about what the upcoming school year will look like.
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Somerville, MA|News|
3-Alarm Somerville Fire Displaces 5
Chief Charles Breen said it took a significant amount of manpower to bring the fire under control before it spread to a neighboring home.
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Malden, MA|News|
Proposed 2021 Malden Budget 'So Close, Yet So Far'
After optimistic draft budget talks in February, it has all been "downhill" since the coronavirus crisis hit, Mayor Christenson said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
How To Stay Socially Distant For Arlington's Town Election
Arlington has extended the voter registration deadline and is offering by-mail or drop-off ballot options.
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Somerville, MA|News|
How To Get A Free Coronavirus Test In Somerville, Malden
Cambridge Health Alliance is offering testing with results in up to five days at centers in Somerville, Malden and Cambridge.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Calare Properties Acquires Winchester Hospital Site In Stoneham
Beth Israel Lahey Health has a long-term lease on the property, which serves as the hospital's materials management site.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Library Awarded $80K Grant For Renovations
Updates to the historic 1885 Converse Memorial Building will include a new HVAC control system to preserve the art collection.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Update: 23 Deaths, 800+ Cases
City officials this week said they will operate on a more cautious reopening timeline than that unveiled by the state Monday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Select Board Approves Shared Streets Pilot
The project, which aims to provide more space for social distancing, goes into effect Wednesday.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Tom Brady Hawks 'Immunity' Supplements During Pandemic
The football legend turned wellness hobbyist got his knuckles rapped for promising immunity amid coronavirus anxieties.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Deviating From State Reopening Timeline
Somerville officials said they will operate on a more cautious timeline than the one laid out by Gov. Charlie Baker Monday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise Above 1,000
The city on Monday launched a Rental Assistance Fund to help households unable to pay their rent due to the pandemic.
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Arlington, MA|News|
East Arlington Deli Changes Ownership
Anthony's East Side Deli owner Anthony Masci sold the deli after seven years and will retire.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
How Stoneham Will Observe Memorial Day 2020
Stoneham has canceled its annual parade in light of the coronavirus pandemic, but the town has other commemorations planned.
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Medford|News|
Housing Resources For Medford Residents During Pandemic: City
Medford will host a virtual forum Thursday on resources, including help with rent payments, legal services and guidance about tenant rights.
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Medford|News|
Medford Announces Phased Reopening Guidelines For Businesses
The city plans to reopen concurrently with the state, but officials will analyze local data to determine if the timeline should be adjusted.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Cancels Events Through End Of Year
Officials said the city will conduct its own assessment for setting reopening policies and plan virtual events wherever possible.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Woman Charged With OUI, Texting While Driving In Crash
An Arlington woman was arrested after driving into a utility pole on Mystic Street last week, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Reopening Plan: When Each Industry Is Slated To Return
Gov. Baker on Monday outlined his four-phase plan to open up Massachusetts, starting with manufacturing, construction and houses of worship.
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