Malden, MA|News|
Chelsea School Committee Member Charged With Child Rape
Henry Wilson, a former city board member and youth mentor, is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student.
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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.
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Medford|News|
Medford Selects 6 'Shared Streets' For 2021
The program designates certain streets as car-free, except for local traffic and emergency vehicles, to promote pedestrian and bicycle use.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Open Cooling Center During Heat Wave
Forecasts are calling for highs in the 90s, which could feel like triple digits at times, from Wednesday to Friday.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Breakthrough Deaths Hit 100, Remain (Very) Rare
The DPH said the deaths represent about 0.002 percent of fully vaccinated people in the state.
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Medford|News|
City Looks Toward Permanent Traffic Changes Near Medford Square
Medford recently conducted a Road Safety Audit for three major intersections, including Main-South, where safety upgrades are underway.
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Boston, MA|News|
Calls To 'Step Up' After String Of Violence: The HUB
Not everyone's on board with mask mandates – for now; Hotels fight paltry tourism funding; Major coffee chain a pandemic casualty; More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Missing Malden Woman Found Safe
Police sought the public's help in locating Leticia Meronvil.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Brings Back Mask Mandate In Town Buildings
The town is "strongly" recommending face coverings while indoors, and said businesses can turn away customers who refuse to wear a mask.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Redevelopment Authority Becomes City Department
The MRA has rebranded itself the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, focusing on issues ranging from housing to transit.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Draft Of Arlington Back-To-School Plans To Be Presented Thursday
The plan will outline mask and distancing protocols, vaccine tracking, cleaning measures and other health and safety precautions.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville 2021 Election Starts Taking Shape
See who has pulled papers for local office this year.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Third Heat Wave In The Cards For MA
A muggy, cloudy start to the week will give way to temperatures that will feel like triple digits in some areas.
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Medford|News|
Medford Requires Masks For School-Run Summer Activities
Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said updated mask guidance for the 2021 school year will be announced this week.
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Medford|News|
Flutie Foundation Donates Communication Board To Medford Park
The board, installed at Dugger Park, helps children who are non-verbal or have limited speech communicate at the playground.
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Malden, MA|News|
VIDEO: Suspects In Malden Car Break-Ins Sought By Police
Police said several break-ins were reported in the Bowman Street area early Friday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Awarded $100K Grant To Develop Spot Pond Brook Greenway
The grant will fund approximately 5,250 feet of paved shared-use path connecting the Oak Grove stop to the Northern Strand Trail.
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Medford|News|
Medford 2021 Election Starts Taking Shape
See who has pulled papers for local office this year.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Promotes Resources For Tenants Struggling To Pay Rent
Though the federal and local eviction moratoriums have been extended, officials are urging low- and moderate-income renters to seek support.
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Arlington, MA|News|
West Nile Virus Found In Arlington Mosquitoes
The risk level for West Nile Virus has been elevated to "moderate" in Arlington.
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Boston, MA|News|
Transit Worker Two-Timed Boston, Denver, Officials Say: The HUB
Also: Mayor walks back controversial vaccine comments; Some mask requirements return; Boston aims to improve mental health response; More.
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