Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Veterans Day 2021: 2 Ceremonies Planned
The city will honor veterans with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery and a historic commemoration at Milk Row.
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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Medford|News|
Freedman Named Medford's Next Fire Chief; Giliberti Retiring
Frank Giliberti Jr. will retire at the end of November after more than 20 years as chief of the Medford Fire Department.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington PD's No Shave November To Support Retired Officer
Police are growing out their facial hair to raise money for MGH and support retired Lt. Dan Kelly, who is battling cancer.
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Boston, MA|News|
Fare-Free T? Pump The Brakes: The HUB
Also: Reunion nearly two years in the making; Big payday for snowplow drivers; "Poor sportsmanship" suspends football season; More.
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Reading, MA|News|
A Hairy Situation For Reading Police: No Shave November
Police are growing out their facial hair to benefit Home Base, which supports veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Vaccinates 1,000+ Kids At Weekend Clinic
Health and Human Services Director Christine Bongiorno said "almost 1,200" kids ages 5-11 received shots at Arlington High School Saturday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Awarded Federal Grant For Reservoir Restoration
The project was one of 10 nationwide to receive funding this year.
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Medford|News|
Medford's 'Big Sweep' Starts Nov. 15: See Schedule
The city's biannual sweeping of all public roads begins next week. Here's what you should know to avoid being ticketed and towed.
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Malden, MA|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century's Longest: Watch In Malden
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party in Malden to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.
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Reading, MA|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century's Longest: Watch In Reading
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party in Reading to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century's Longest: Watch In Arlington
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century's Longest: Watch In Somerville
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.
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Medford|News|
Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century's Longest: Watch In Medford
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party in Medford to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.
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Malden, MA|News|
Incumbents Sweep Races, New Faces Elected In Malden
Incumbents held their own in Malden's municipal election, but many new faces will be joining the city council and school committee.
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Somerville, MA|News|
After Nearly 20 Years, Somerville Has A New Mayor
Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne will succeed Mayor Joseph Curtatone, who did not seek re-election after 18 years at City Hall.
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Medford|News|
Lungo-Koehn Wins 2nd Term; Collins, Tseng Elected To City Council
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn defeated a challenge from City Councilor John Falco to win a second term at City Hall.
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Medford|News|
Candidate Profile: David Todisco, Medford City Council
Todisco, a former congressional staffer, shares why he is running for city council.
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Medford|News|
Candidate Profile: George Scarpelli, Medford City Council
Scarpelli, who was elected in 2015 after six years on the school committee, shares why he is running for re-election.
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Malden, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Carey McDonald, Councillor At Large
McDonald, the executive vice president of a non-profit, shares why he is running for city councillor at large.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Fell Asleep On Orange Line With Loaded Gun: Police
Kamil Mogielnicki had a semi-automatic handgun in his waistband when officers found him asleep at the Forest Hills stop, police said.
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