Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus Update: Town Reports 3 New Deaths
Town officials ask residents not to confront people about wearing masks in light of the statewide face covering order.
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.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus Update: City Reports 47 Deaths
The total number of coronavirus cases in Malden rose above 900 this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Update: City To Distribute 100K Masks
More than 600 Somerville residents have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Releases Phased Plan For Restarting Construction
The city will allow certain construction projects to resume May 18, when the state is expected to begin easing stay-at-home measures.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Business Helps Donors Reach EMS Workers
Catering company Anthony's helped The Rockport Group donate thousands of pairs of shoes to EMS workers.
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Somerville, MA|News|
GLX Night Work Could Get Noisy In Somerville, Medford
Residents living near the train tracks may hear horns and other noises from heavy machinery over the coming weeks.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Giving Out Masks To Residents
The Board of Health is hosting a drive-thru mask distribution event this weekend at Stoneham High School.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Here's How Much Arlington's Coronavirus Relief Fund Has Raised
The town launched an emergency fund last week to help people and families experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
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Medford|News|
Medford Partnership Offers Rent Assistance During Pandemic
ABCD is offering temporary financial assistance to eligible residents struggling to pay rent due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Here Are James Beard Award Nominees In Massachusetts
The dining rooms may be closed, but fine work is still being honored.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
PAWS Volunteers Help Pets, And People, In Need: Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
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Reading, MA|News|
Husband-And-Wife Nurses On The Front Line: Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
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Medford|News|
Stop & Shop Worker 'Puts Others Before Herself': Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
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Malden, MA|News|
Community Center Worker Goes 'Above And Beyond': Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
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Medford|News|
Medford Names New Elementary Assistant Superintendent
Brooks School Principal Suzanne Galusi will take over for Diane Caldwell, who is retiring from the Medford Public Schools after 45 years.
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Medford|News|
Medford City Council Approves $500K For Sidewalk Reconstruction
The Council also asked the DPW to analyze the cost of establishing a city-run road crew, as opposed to contracting to private companies.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Somerville Man Killed In Arlington Bike Crash
The 27-year-old was one of two bicyclists hit by a car on Mass. Ave. Tuesday evening.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Restaurant Reopens For Takeout, Delivery
Tryst Restaurant on Mass. Ave. closed in early April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Deli Reopens To Customers, Allows Curbside Pickup
Dom's Sausage, a deli and butcher shop in Riverside Park, closed in April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Letter: Wishing Nurses A Happy And Healthy Nurses Week
MelroseWakefield Healthcare honors its nurses working during the coronavirus pandemic.
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