Somerville, MA|News|
Installation Of Bike Lanes Starts On Wellington Bridge
The project is funded by a Shared Streets and Spaces grant, providing a crucial link for cyclists along the Mystic River.
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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.
Alex lives in Chelsea with his fiancée, their dog and a revolving door of foster puppies.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Urge Water Safety After Spate Of Drownings In MA
"Drowning is swift and silent and even the most experienced swimmer is susceptible to drowning," police said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Permit Approved For Malden's First LEED-Certified Office Building
Quaker Lane Capital and Turnbridge Equities envision the Dartmouth Street property as a life science hub in Malden's business district.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Seek Suspects In Spate Of Thefts
Police are looking to identify two people they say have been involved in several thefts in the Franklin Street area.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Pandemic Sets Back Green Line Extension: Patch PM
Also: EEE still a threat in MA | MA woman heading to Olympics | Mayor rips pro-abortion officials | More.
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Medford|News|
Medford Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Mass Pike
The 21-year-old died after his motorcycle struck a wall in Boston Tuesday, state police said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Mayor Launches 'Mobile Office Hours' At Parks, Businesses
Mayor Lungo-Koehn hopes to meet with members of the community as Medford recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Recent Somerville Fires Caused By Stray Cigarettes
"We have been fortunate no one has been killed," Fire Chief Charles Breen said, calling such fires "disheartening."
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Receives Community Development Award
The town was one of six communities nationwide to receive the John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award.
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Malden, MA|News|
Mystic Valley Marks Third National Merit Winner In School History
Isabelle Aengenheyster, a recent graduate of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, is bound for Fordham this fall.
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Somerville, MA|News|
First Responders Save Baby Animals In Somerville
A duckling was pulled from a storm drain and a baby hawk was freed from a flower pot last week.
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Medford|News|
Green Line Extension Opening Delayed
The MBTA said Monday the pandemic has pushed back full service on the Green Line Extension by several months.
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Medford|News|
Marine Guilty In Death Of MA College Student | Patch PM
Also: Blood shortage | Cape baseball returns | Town sued over racist comments | Five rescued from sinking ship | Will a shark eat you? More.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Shots Fired At Car At Stoplight In Somerville (VIDEO)
Police said the passenger of a vehicle pulled a gun and fired at another car while at a red light.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Town Manager Says Natick 'Values Match' With Arlington
Adam Chapdelaine discussed being offered the role of Natick town administrator in a recent interview with ACMi.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Progressive Group Accused Of Snubbing Candidate
Our Revolution's practices were called into question after City Council candidate Stephenson Aman was left out of the endorsement process.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Schools To Recognize Outgoing Superintendent
John Doherty is leaving after 34 years in the Reading Public Schools.
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Reading, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Reading
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Reading.
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Malden, MA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Malden
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Malden.
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Medford|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Medford
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Medford.
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