Medford|News|
Roof Upgrades, Kitchen Renovations Among Medford FD Improvements
The city provided an update on ongoing upgrades and repairs at Medford's fire stations.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
NBA Champ Pat Connaughton Brings Trophy To Arlington
The Arlington native returned to his hometown to sign autographs and mingle with fans at the Fidelity House.
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Malden, MA|News|
Body Cameras Coming To Malden Police Force
Mayor Christenson called body cameras a "crucial step forward" in enhancing transparency and public safety.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Planting 270 Trees This Fall
The city released its first Urban Forest Management Plan, which guides urban forestry planning and policymaking.
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Medford|News|
Police Investigate Threat Involving Medford High School Student
Police identified the student involved and said there is "no active credible threat" to the school.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 Malden Pot Shops Near Development Milestones
The Cannabis Commission has opened applications for additional marijuana businesses. Two are in the process of obtaining state licensure.
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Boston, MA|News|
A Nightmare Before Allston Christmas: The HUB
Also: Janey panned by property owners; 2022 ballot questions narrowed; Outbreak a curveball for Sox playoff hopes; More.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Brandt Recall 'Divisive, Unproductive' For Reading
Carolyn Johnson asks residents to "politely decline" a petition to recall School Committee member Shawn Brandt.
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Reading, MA|News|
Fat Larry's Ice Cream, Sandwich Shop Coming To Reading
Construction is underway at Fat Larry's, which is opening in the former Olde Redding Butcher Shoppe.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police To Hold Gun Buyback Day
Police said removing unwanted or unsecured guns from the home reduces the chance of an accidental shooting, self-harm or theft.
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Medford|News|
Candidate Profile: Bill Giglio, Medford School Committee
Bill Giglio shares why he is running for School Committee in 2021.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Has 4 Early Voting Days For Preliminary Election
Here's how you can vote early, or by mail, in the Sept. 14 preliminary.
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Medford|News|
Medford Native Completes Cadet Training At U.S. Military Academy
Amy Orcutt completed Basic Training at West Point, which the academy said is "one of the most challenging events" during a cadet's training.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Hold Annual 9/11 Procession, Ceremony
The procession and memorial ceremony will mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Toxic Algae Growth At Another Arlington Pond
Days after warning residents to stay out of Spy Pond, health officials say there is another worrisome algal growth.
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Medford|News|
2 Medford Police Officers Retire After 30+ Years
Capt. John Conway and Lt. Mark Rudolph both worked their final shifts this week.
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Medford|News|
Medford Mayor's Chief Of Staff Leaving City Administration
David Rodrigues is moving to a new role at the New England Aquarium, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Welcomes 3 New Eagle Scouts
Mayor Gary Christenson gave the newest Eagles a tour of City Hall and presented them with citations for achieving the rank.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Issues Mask Mandate In City Buildings
Mayor Gary Christenson said the order came in response to the spread of the delta variant and an increase in COVID-19 cases in Malden.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Sets PorchFest Date, Opens Registration
The annual music festival, which went virtual last year amid the pandemic, will return to porches throughout Somerville this year.
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