Arlington, MA|News|
Coyote Bites Child Playing In Sandbox: Patch PM
Also: Suspect surrenders to SWAT team | Man shoves girl off bridge | 24 dogs seized | Baker on Afghanistan | More.
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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Email: alex.newman@patch.com
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Has Option To Buy Meadow Brook Lots
The golf club has negotiated a deal with a potential buyer worth $2.25 million, the price at which the town could purchase all five lots.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Haley, Bacci Push Partisan Agenda While Ignoring MA Law
Weston Road resident John Sullivan says the Select Board members' votes on appointments to the Board of Registrars did not follow state law.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Robbery, Carjacking Suspect Who Fled Into Somerville Arrested
Dennis Kelley, 43, robbed a nail salon and carjacked a woman in the parking lot of a nearby McDonald's, police said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Households May See Discolored Water, Low Pressure
The fire department will begin its annual testing of fire hydrants this month, resulting in water that appears dirty or "rusty."
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: School Committee Member 'Failed Ethical Responsibilities'
Former School Committee member Karen Janowski calls on Shawn Brandt to resign.
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Malden, MA|News|
Letter: Community Input Should Be Encouraged
Karen Colón Hayes, candidate for councillor-at-large, says Councillor Spadafora "reacted to my daughter using her voice by denigrating her."
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Arlington, MA|News|
Coyote Bites 5-Year-Old Playing In Sandbox In Arlington
Officials are warning residents of coyote activity after a young boy was bitten Sunday evening.
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Reading, MA|News|
Invasive Beetle Irreparably Damages Reading Trees
DPW will remove several trees at Parker Middle School over the next few weeks due to disease from the emerald ash borer.
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Medford|News|
Medford Fire Department Receives $70K Grant For New Equipment
The grant from the Department of Homeland Security will be used to buy tools for vehicle extrication.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Accused Cop Killer Takes Stand In Cape Cod Trial: Patch PM
Also: Coyotes attack dog | Coach pleads guilty to sex crimes | Popular grocer closing | Moulton on Afghanistan | Cape from space | More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Accused Cop Killer From Somerville Takes Stand In His Own Defense
Thomas Latanowich faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon in 2018.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Beach Season Wrapping Up At Arlington Reservoir
The renovation project at the Res will continue after the summer season ends.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading PD's Citizen Police Academy Returns
Registration is now open for the fall academy, which teaches citizens about the police department's daily operations.
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Medford|News|
Longtime Medford Councilor Michael Marks Not Seeking Re-Election
Marks spent 26 years in local office, including six on the Medford School Committee.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Board Of Health To Weigh Indoor Mask Mandate
The Board of Health will consider a mandate in all indoor public settings at its meeting Thursday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Murder Investigation In Malden; 1 Arrested
Joshua Roush, 43, is accused of fatally attacking another man during an argument Sunday night, the district attorney's office said
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Medford|News|
Mea Mustone Running For Re-Election To Medford School Committee
Mustone, who helped guide the Medford Public Schools through the COVID-19 pandemic, is seeking a fourth term on the School Committee.
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Medford|News|
Medford Outlines COVID Precautions In Schools
MPS is requiring masks for the upcoming school year and will also have rapid testing for students and staff showing signs of illness.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Air Quality Alert Issued For Multiple MA Counties
High ozone levels can cause throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath and aggravation of asthma.
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