Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus: Case Count Rises To 188
Also this week: 311 announced an initiative to provide one-on-one guidance to residents and businesses impacted by the public health crisis.
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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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus: Over 200 Cases Confirmed
Also this week: the city reported five deaths from the coronavirus and the mayor signed an order on collection of taxes.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Select Board Approves Taxpayer Relief
The Select Board extended due dates for certain taxes and utilities and approved relief from late charges.
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Andover, MA|News|
Hoverboard Malfunction Sparked 2-Alarm Andover Fire
The fire displaced five residents and caused an estimated $325,000 in damages Thursday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Coronavirus Cases 'Jump' In Arlington
Also this week: the town is working with supermarkets to enact safety guidelines and advises residents to wear a mask when leaving home.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus: Over 200 Cases Confirmed
Also this week: The mayor signed an executive order on collection of taxes and the School Committee approved the Remote Learning Plan.
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Malden, MA|News|
More Details Released About Unidentified Body On Revere Beach
State Police are investigating the death of a man who washed ashore near the Oak Island Bath House Tuesday.
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Medford|News|
MA Coronavirus: 70 More Deaths, 2,000+ New Cases
The death toll surpassed 500 Thursday as health officials announced thousands of new cases across Massachusetts.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Donates Shelter Kits, Cots To Melrose-Wakefield District
The supplies will aid in setting up a Regional Surge Unit for local hospitals, including Melrose-Wakefield and Winchester Hospitals.
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Medford|News|
Coronavirus: PhysicianOne Drive-Up Testing Returns To Medford
PhysicianOne Urgent Care is making drive-up coronavirus testing available at all of its locations seven days a week.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Sees First Coronavirus-Related Death
There were 53 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Reading as of Wednesday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Sets April Date For Preliminary High School Work
Deemed an "essential" project during the coronavirus crisis, work at the AHS building site is slated to begin this month.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Recycling Crackdown Begins
The city's trash hauler will leave behind bins that are improperly recycled.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Boston Sports Clubs Freezing Memberships After Backlash
BSC's parent company faced lawsuits in Boston and New York City for continuing to collect membership dues during the coronavirus shutdown.
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Medford|News|
Community Donates Food, Supplies To Medford First Responders
From Girl Scout cookies to surgical masks, here's how local businesses and groups are contributing to first responders.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Notified Of Several Coronavirus Cases 'In Bulk'
As of Tuesday, there have been 78 cases of the coronavirus in Stoneham.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Urges Proper PPE Disposal To Protect Sanitation Workers
The town has received reports of masks and gloves blowing into roadways and yards.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Animal Control Warns: Keep Your Dogs Leashed
Animal Control Officer Welch said she's been getting "hundreds" of calls about people letting their dogs run free after off-leash hours.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 53
The town is collecting gift cards to benefit the Reading Food Pantry and set up email addresses and a hotline to offer support.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Update: Cases Rise To 158
The city this week canceled all sponsored events and large public gatherings through June.
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