Reading, MA|News|
Reading Pumpkin Farm Guide 2021
Early October is a great time to pick up the best pumpkin possible at Reading area pumpkin patches.
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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Somerville, MA|News|
Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches In Somerville
Early October is a great time to pick up the best pumpkin possible at Somerville area pumpkin patches.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021
Popular pumpkin patches and farms in Massachusetts offer a ton of fall fun for the family.
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Malden, MA|News|
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Arlington, MA|News|
Where Arlington K-8 Schools Rank In MA: U.S. News | Patch PM
Also: Voter deadline | Two-state police chase | Market Basket robbery | Candidate faces backlash over anti-LGBTQ Facebook comments | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Where Somerville K-8 Schools Rank In MA: U.S. News | Patch PM
Also: Voter deadline | Two-state police chase | Market Basket robbery | Candidate faces backlash over anti-LGBTQ Facebook comments | More.
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Medford|News|
Where Medford K-8 Schools Rank In MA: U.S. News | Patch PM
Also: Voter deadline | Two-state police chase | Market Basket robbery | Candidate faces backlash over anti-LGBTQ Facebook comments | More.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Heights Pub 'Almost Ready' To Open In Arlington
The pub recently started hiring staff and is awaiting final inspections.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Enhancing Effort To Remove Lead Service Lines
The mayor approved a request to use $2.75 million in ARA funding to expedite replacements, more than triple what was allocated this year.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Veterans Day Ceremony Returns In Person This Year
The ceremony was pre-recorded and broadcast on ACMi last year due to the pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
More Detours Coming To I-93 Exit In Somerville
The off-ramp to Mystic Avenue will be closed this weekend, so crews can conduct rehabilitation work on the lower level of the bridge.
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Medford|News|
Medford Police To Host Drug Take Back Day
Residents can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Oct. 23.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Where Somerville K-8 Schools Rank In MA On New U.S. News List
Somerville elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.
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Medford|News|
Where Medford K-8 Schools Rank In MA On New U.S. News List
Medford elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.
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Malden, MA|News|
Where Malden K-8 Schools Rank In MA On New U.S. News List
Malden elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.
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Reading, MA|News|
7 Reading Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News
Reading elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.
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Arlington, MA|News|
9 Arlington Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News
Arlington elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Would-Be Thief Tried Slashing Store Employee With Glass: Police
Somerville police said the suspect smashed a wine bottle when employees confronted him for trying to steal it.
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Medford|News|
Medford's First Brewery Starts Taking Shape
After a years-long odyssey that included four potential locations, the Medford Brewing Company has a home.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Stop & Shop Introduces Grocery Pickup
The Mass. Ave. store now allows customers to place an order online and get groceries brought directly to their car.
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