Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Election, Town Meeting Postponed
The annual Town Election and Town Meeting have been postponed two months.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Completely Shuts Down Parks
The city said it was "difficult to ensure" people were using the parks for passive activity.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Collecting Personal Protective Equipment: How To Help
Here's how you can donate respirators, masks, disposable gowns and other supplies to hospitals and clinics treating coronavirus patients.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Coronavirus Shutdown: What's Open, Closed
Here's where you can eat and shop to support local businesses.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Halts Construction: Does This Impact GLX?
The city shut down "non-essential" construction work this week but said the Green Line Extension does not fall under its jurisdiction.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Neapolitan Pizza Place Leaving Assembly Row
MidiCi's first New England location has shut down.
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Medford|News|
19 Active Coronavirus Cases In Medford
Eleven more positive cases have been reported in Medford since Monday.
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Medford|News|
Medford Schools Donate To Nurses Association, Health Board
MPS officials gathered gloves, masks, cleaning supplies and gowns to help during the coronavirus crisis.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
First Positive Case Of Coronavirus In Stoneham
A Stoneham resident who has been in isolation after returning from abroad is the town's first case of coronavirus.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
2 Positive Coronavirus Cases In Wakefield
The Health Department expects the number of cases to increase as testing becomes more widely available.
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Reading, MA|News|
5 Positive Coronavirus Cases In Reading
The town's first presumptive positive case was reported last Wednesday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Postpones Town Election, Declares State Of Emergency
The Select Board voted Monday to postpone the election two months due to coronavirus concerns.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police Warn Of Coronavirus Scams
Police said they have seen an uptick in scams using the coronavirus crisis to seek personal information.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Takeout, Delivery Guide During Coronavirus Shutdown
Local restaurants have closed their dining rooms. Here's where to eat and support local businesses.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Takeout, Delivery Guide During Coronavirus Shutdown
Local restaurants have closed their dining rooms. Here's where to eat and support local businesses.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Customers No Longer Allowed Inside Arlington Restaurants
Restaurants are required to provide curbside pickup or delivery only starting Tuesday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Coronavirus: 9 Confirmed Cases, 57 'Presumed'
Health officials said exposure is likely from interpersonal contact at this point and urged residents to practice social distancing.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Law Student From Somerville To Compete On 'Jeopardy!'
A Somerville resident is a contestant on an upcoming episode of America's Favorite Quiz Show.
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Medford|News|
PhysicianOne Urgent Care Launches Virtual Visits For MA Residents
During a Virtual Visit, a provider will virtually assess a patient while eliminating the risk of exposure during the coronavirus crisis.
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Malden, MA|News|
Commuter Rail Modifying Schedule To Help Medical Workers
The aim is to allow essential workers to travel with enough time to meet shift changes at hospitals and other medical facilities.
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