Medford|News|
Medford Among 15 Districts Selected For National Collaborative
The National Center for Safe Supportive Schools' first learning collaborative aims to incorporate trauma counseling in districts.
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|
Medford Issues Mask Mandate In City Buildings
Health officials also encourage residents to wear a mask in all indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Issues Indoor Mask Mandate
The Board of Health approved a face-covering requirement for all indoor public spaces, regardless of patrons' vaccination status.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington School Weighs Safety Changes For Pick-Up, Drop-Off
Dallin Elementary School will seek to pilot traffic changes this fall based on recommendations from MassDOT's Safe Routes to School program.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Man Gets Life In Prison For Cop's Murder
Thomas Latanowich, 32, was found guilty of all charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Yarmouth Sgt. Sean Gannon in 2018.
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Malden, MA|News|
Woman Fatally Shot In Chelsea; Person Of Interest Sought
Police said a 19-year-old woman was shot in the head on Garfield Avenue Thursday night.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Sets Mask Mandate For Upcoming School Year
SPS will continue to provide weekly pool testing and rapid antigen testing for people who develop symptoms during the school day.
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Malden, MA|News|
Tornado Warning Lifted In Malden, Surrounding Towns
The National Weather Service's tornado warning for the Malden area expired at 1:45 p.m.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Seek IDs In Connection With Shooting
Police said they are "interested in speaking" with a group of people in connection with an Aug. 9 shooting.
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Malden, MA|News|
60-Screen Sports Bar Opening At Encore Casino
WynnBET Sports Bar, opening next month, will feature a 123-foot video wall and food from Shake Shack and Frank & Nick's.
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Reading, MA|News|
Former Reading School Committee Member Susan Cavicchi Dies
Cavicchi, who also served on the Recreation Committee and as a Town Meeting member, was 78 years old.
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Medford|News|
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Coming To Medford Farmers Market
The Board of Health will offer shots of all three vaccines at the market Aug. 26.
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Medford|News|
Medford Parking Vendor Axed; City To Oversee Policy, Enforcement
A new city department will be responsible for parking policy and enforcement once the contract with ParkMedford expires in January.
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Reading, MA|News|
Dishrag Found In Burrito From Reading Chipotle, Customer Says
Seanna Balfe said her daughter bit into the burrito and "tasted soap."
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Issues Indoor Mask Mandate
The Board of Health voted Wednesday to require face coverings in all indoor settings in Arlington.
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Malden, MA|News|
Permit Sought To Redevelop Motel On Malden-Melrose Line
A developer wants to tear down the Town Line Inn, as well as a nearby car dealer and restaurant, and build a warehouse.
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Somerville, MA|News|
6 Somerville Organizations Awarded Grants To Beat The Heat
"Keep Cool Somerville," a partnership between the city and the MAPC, awarded six grants for projects improving heat resilience.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Ayanna Pressley Calls For Vaccine, Mask Mandate In MA Schools
In a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker, the congresswoman wrote that vaccine mandates are "a necessary tool to safeguard vulnerable populations."
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Search For Stolen Scooter
The theft happened in the Holden Street area Aug. 16, police said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Argument Between Roommates Led To Malden Murder: DA
Authorities identified the victim of a fatal attack in Malden Sunday night. The suspect, Joshua Roush, has been held without bail.
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