Reading, MA|News|
Reading Institutes Mask Mandate At Pleasant Street Center
The center serves as a gathering place for local seniors and offers classes, games and events like movie nights.
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 Senior Center Closed Temporarily Due To COVID Surge
The center, which serves people 60 and up from Malden and the surrounding towns, will be closed this week out of an abundance of caution.
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Medford|News|
Medford In Negotiations With Marijuana Dispensary
The mayor is negotiating with the Cannabis Advisory Commission's top-ranking applicant and will meet with four other businesses this month.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Police Warn Of Poison After Dog Deaths
Police said two dogs that got loose from their home appeared to have ingested Strychnine or a similar poison.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Monday, Tuesday Early Release Days For Arlington Schools
Students and staff will be given PCR pooled tests. Students are asked not to gather with peers when school lets out early.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Schools Delayed 2 Hours Monday
SPS delayed opening to ensure staff is able to rapid test, schools could adjust to staffing shortages and KN95 masks could be given out.
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Medford|News|
Medford Opts For Limited 2022 Inauguration Ceremony
The ceremony has been moved to the council chambers, with limited attendance, due to concerns over the omicron variant.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Sets One-Day Record For Coronavirus Cases
Meanwhile, Gov. Baker continued to stress the importance of getting vaccinated and boosted, saying the risk of serious infection is low.
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Somerville, MA|News|
How Somerville Residents Can Get Free At-Home Coronavirus Tests
The city received more than 16,000 kits, which are being distributed through various channels to residents with limited access and income.
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Medford|News|
Tufts University Requiring Coronavirus Booster Shots
Tufts has joined the growing number of Massachusetts universities requiring an additional shot for students and staff.
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Somerville, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Somerville On Christmas Eve, Christmas
It's always best to call ahead before going anywhere on the holidays to check hours, but here's a general look at what's open and closed.
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Reading, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Reading On Christmas Eve, Christmas
It's always best to call ahead before going anywhere on the holidays to check hours, but here's a general look at what's open and closed.
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Malden, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Malden On Christmas Eve, Christmas
It's always best to call ahead before going anywhere on the holidays to check hours, but here's a general look at what's open and closed.
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Arlington, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed In Arlington On Christmas Eve, Christmas
It's always best to call ahead before going anywhere on the holidays to check hours, but here's a general look at what's open and closed.
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Medford|News|
What's Open, Closed In Medford On Christmas Eve, Christmas
It's always best to call ahead before going anywhere on the holidays to check hours, but here's a general look at what's open and closed.
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Reading, MA|News|
4 Reading Nonprofits Gifted $6K Through Cummings Community Giving
The annual program invites employees of Cummings Properties to give back in areas where they live and work.
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Malden, MA|News|
New Restaurant Opens In Former Jack's Ristorante Space In Malden
Pho Hoa Restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including 22 varieties of Pho noodle soups.
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Medford|News|
Medford Honors Retired School Committee Member Van Der Kloot
Paulette Van der Kloot, one of the longest-serving school committee members in the state, said goodbye at Monday's meeting after 32 years.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Opts Against Proof Of Vaccine Policy For Now
The Board of Health decided Tuesday to delay a vote on a requirement similar to Boston's to mid-January.
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Medford|News|
Medford Approves Vaccine Requirement For Entertainment Venues
The Board of Health also voted Tuesday to bring back the indoor mask mandate.
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