Medford|News|
Medford Councilor Zac Bears Running For Re-Election
Bears, elected in 2019 at 25 years old, is seeking a second term on the City Council.
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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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Reading, MA|News|
What MA's Lifting Of COVID Restrictions Means For Reading Schools
Here's what changed this week after Gov. Baker announced that all COVID-19 restrictions, including the mask mandate, will be lifted May 29.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Crash On Somerville-Arlington Line Sends Car Into Water: Report
The car was found on its side in the water after a crash on Alewife Brook Parkway Wednesday morning.
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Medford|News|
Medford Sets Committee To Guide Development Of 10-Year Plan
The 21-person Committee consists of elected officials, business owners, community planners, residents and students.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Will Join State's Reopening Plan May 29
Gov. Charlie Baker announced this week remaining business, face covering, capacity and gathering limit restrictions will lift May 29.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Popular Brewery Announces New Beer Garden | Patch PM
Also: MIAA ditches masks | Accused of fraud, MA man faked suicide | Bad trip for 4 teens | 2021 Massachusetts Farmers Market Guide | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Moves To Acquire Old Courthouse For Cultural Center
The city recently announced a Steering Committee to drive the project while it finalizes legislation to receive the property from the state.
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Reading, MA|News|
Man Killed In Newton Construction Accident Was Reading Native
Russell Harron, remembered for his "sense of humor, his acts of kindness, generosity towards others," died in a construction accident May 6.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Summer Road Work Set To Begin On 6 Arlington Streets
The Road Rehabilitation project will start Wednesday, May 19. Here's what will be impacted.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Night Shift Opening Beer Garden At Assembly Row
The Owl's Nest beer garden will serve as the centerpiece of a new green space, featuring food and games like pickleball and shuffleboard.
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Medford|News|
Medford Updates Mask Rules For Sports, Outdoor Activities
Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions, including the mask mandate, will be lifted May 29.
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Reading, MA|News|
MA Ready To Party Like It's 2019 | Patch PM
Also: City considers safe drug use sites | Massive brush fire | Victims ID'ed in Brockton tragedy | MA man accused in NM killings | More
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Schools' CFO Receives Distinguished Service Award
Gail Dowd was honored by the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials for her financial leadership.
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Medford|News|
Stacey Abrams To Speak In Medford
The political leader and voting rights activist will stop by the Chevalier Theatre for a one-night-only community conversation.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Fire Brought Under Control
Crews responded to a house fire on Home Street Monday morning.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Selects Next Assistant Superintendent
Sarah Hardy, an administrator in the Stoneham schools, has a background in literacy and equity/social justice professional development.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Resume Talks Over Safe Drug Use Site
Somerville's proposal to establish the country's first supervised consumption site has received pushback from federal authorities.
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Medford|News|
Medford Will Finish School Year Masked
Despite the CDC's loosening of face covering guidance last week, the district will keep its mask protocol in place to close out the year.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Man Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud, Identity Theft
Wagner Sozi, 33, used stolen identities to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits and buy lavish gifts like a $15,000 Rolex.
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Medford|News|
Medford Public Library Seeking Art For Inaugural Installation
The library will unveil its first art show in the new building this fall.
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