Reading, MA|News|
2 Reading Police Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus
Police are taking the proper precautions when coming into contact with residents and community members, the department said.
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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.
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Somerville, MA|News|
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Pressley was tested this week after experiencing flu-like symptoms.
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Medford|News|
Medford, Somerville Mayors: Construction Decision Should Be Local
Officials in seven communities want to have the option to place restrictions on construction projects during the coronavirus crisis.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Marijuana Dispensary Making Hand Sanitizer
The dispensary estimates it can make upwards of 200 gallons of hand sanitizer a week to donate to Massachusetts hospitals.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Minimal Staff Plan: What To Expect
Offices are closed, and many departments face staffing shortages and technical challenges, but some services are available online.
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Medford|News|
Medford Postpones Middle School, Before/After School Lotteries
School officials are exploring ways to conduct virtual lotteries for middle school and before/after school selection.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus Update: Number Of Cases Rises To 12
Testing was temporarily unavailable to Arlington residents, so health officials say the number may provide a "false sense of security."
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Medford|News|
Medford Coronavirus Update: Number Of Cases Rises To 28
As more testing becomes available, health officials expect case counts across the state and at home to rise.
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Malden, MA|News|
Coronavirus: 7 Cases, 1 Death At Revere Senior Living Facility
Seven of Revere's 33 cases of the coronavirus have been linked to a senior living facility.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Resident, Home Depot Donate Masks To First Responders
On Wednesday, the Reading Police and Fire Departments received 250 respirators.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Missing Somerville Girl Found: Police
Emma Fraser, 15, was reported missing Thursday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus Update: Number Of Cases Rises To 13
As more testing becomes available, health officials expect case counts across the state and at home to rise.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Continue Construction Freeze Despite Baker's Order
Mayor Curtatone said he would defy the governor's order to continue construction projects, calling them "not safe."
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Delays Start Of Street Sweeping, Other Services
Here is what's been suspended and what's still running during coronavirus shutdowns.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Coronavirus Update: Number Of Cases Rises To 16
As more testing becomes available, health officials expect case counts across the state and at home to rise.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Coronavirus Update: Number Of Cases Rises To 24
As more testing becomes available, health officials expect case counts across the state and at home to rise.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Coronavirus Update: Number Of Cases Rises To 7
As more testing becomes available, health officials expect case counts across the state and at home to rise.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Coronavirus: Drive-Thru Testing Coming To Stoneham
AFC Urgent Care will host a drive-thru testing clinic Saturday, March 28.
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Reading, MA|News|
Gov. Baker Signs Reading Senior Tax Exemption Bill
The bill extends Reading's senior property tax exemption program, which has served 540 seniors to date.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
State Rep. Mike Day Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Day, a Democrat from Stoneham, is the first member of the State Legislature to test positive for the virus.
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