Reading, MA|News|
Reading's Fall Street Faire To Return In Person This Year
The traditional fair was canceled last year, morphing into a classic car rally and town-wide game of bingo to promote local businesses.
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.
Follow him on Twitter at: @NewmanPatch
Email: alex.newman@patch.com
Posting Activity
Boston, MA|News|
No Mask, No Vax, No Service: The HUB
Also: Gig economy could land in voters' hands; Walsh remorseful over leaving mess; Assaults preceded killing of youth worker; More.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Brewery To Release Beer For ALS Research
A New England IPA called Kevin will be released by Idle Hands in memory of Kevin Lynch, the brother-in-law of one of the brewery's founders.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Trial For Man Accused Of Killing Police Officer Begins: Patch PM
Also: MA woman dies hiking in AZ | Peabody Little League team is tops | Mansfield meth lab | Another mascot debate | COVID memorial | More.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Jury Selection Begins For Somerville Man Accused Of Killing Cop
Authorities say Thomas Latanowich, 32, fatally shot Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon and wounded his K-9 Nero in April 2018.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Kicks Off Summer Concert Series On Tuesday
Concerts will be held weekly at the new City Hall Plaza. See who's set to perform.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Keeps Eviction Moratorium As Nationwide Ban Expires
The moratorium, which was extended until Sept. 15, will remain in effect, Mayor Curtatone said Monday.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Safety Changes Coming To Notorious Somerville Rotary This Month
The Powder House Circle project includes relocating bus stops, reducing traffic to a single lane and creating a pedestrian passage.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Medford Schedules Vaccine Clinic Amid Returning COVID Highs
Mayor Lungo-Koehn said the city has a positive rate of 2.11 percent, a high it has not seen since January, but cases have been milder.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Medford Deputy Fire Chief Fran Fusco Retires
Fusco spent 34 years with the Medford Fire Department.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Seeks Donations For Senior Center Upgrades
The center is undergoing its first renovation since the 1980s. Donations will help furnish and equip the space.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
3D Printing Company Inkbit Opens HQ In Medford
Mayor Lungo-Koehn said Inkbit's addition to Medford will "make our city a destination for manufacturing and emerging technologies."
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mulls Vaccine Mandate For City, School Staff
The city is also "strongly recommending" masks indoors. "This is about keeping coronavirus on a leash," Mayor Curtatone said.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Canton, MA|News|
Ban On Shock Devices At Canton School Included In U.S. House Bill
Rep. Katherine Clark included a provision pulling DOE funds from schools that use shock therapy as part of a sweeping federal spending bill.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Back To School: Somerville 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Somerville can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Back To School: Malden 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Malden can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
'Obligation To Ensure This Never Happens Again': The HUB
Also: Baker in a tough spot as COVID cases rise; Methadone Mile "flophouse" panned; Delivery service accused of squeezing restaurants; More.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Pressley Advances $2.5M For Somerville Pump Station, Art Farm
The funding was included in a U.S. House appropriations bill, which is expected to pass this week.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Medford|News|
Search For Bilingual Cops Will Not Bump Veterans, Mayor Says
Officials clarified "false information" around the Civil Service List, saying bilingual candidates would be considered after veterans.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Schedules 3 Vaccine Clinics For Aug. 1
Free food and a gift will be offered to attendees who get vaccinated.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
