Somerville, MA|News|
Teacher Sara Dion Enters Race For Somerville School Committee
Dion, a Somerville resident and teacher in the Medford Public Schools, is running in Ward 7.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Reservoir Playground Coming Down
The playground will be demolished this week and replaced as part of Phase 2 of renovations at the Res.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Assistant Superintendent Search: 4 Finalists Named
The Screening Committee will hold an open microphone session Tuesday for the community to meet the candidates.
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Medford|News|
Tufts University Investigating 2 Hate Incidents
Anti-Asian rhetoric was directed at students, and a swastika was found on an athletic field shed last week, the university's president said.
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Medford|News|
Here's Who Will Help Rename Medford's Columbus School
A 23-member Renaming Committee will review more than 300 name submissions and present three finalists to the School Committee in May.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Recognizes Polyamorous Domestic Partnerships
Town Meeting passed Arlington's first domestic partnership bylaw, which includes relationships of "two or more" people.
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Reading, MA|News|
Outdoor Space Approved For 4 Reading Businesses
A new zoning bylaw passed by Town Meeting Monday was quickly put into action by the Community Planning and Development Commission.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Fundraiser Launched For Arlington Restaurant Staff After Fire
A fire broke out in the kitchen of Thai Moon Thursday, causing heavy damage to the restaurant and forcing its closure for the near future.
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Medford|News|
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic At Tufts University Friday
No appointment is necessary to get a shot at Tufts University's Gantcher Center Friday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
I-93 Sound Barriers Gain Traction In Somerville
The Massachusetts House recently adopted a budget amendment funding a design study for sound walls, Rep. Mike Connolly said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Everett Investigating Church Vandalism As Hate Crime
"This was not an accident but a hate crime against Zion Ministries and their community," Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Educator Sues Former Administrators, Alleging Bias
Jody Liu, assistant principal at McGlynn, claims she was repeatedly passed over for a promotion based on race and gender.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Councilor JT Scott Endorses Will Mbah For Mayor
Scott called his colleague a "champion of true equity and a much-needed voice for the working class and marginalized communities."
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Announces 2 More Vaccine Clinics
The city will give out the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at two clinics next week.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Restaurant Damaged In 2-Alarm Fire
A fire broke out at Thai Moon on Mass. Ave. Thursday morning.
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Medford|News|
Medford PD, Middlesex Sheriff Train For Mental Health Response
Eighty officers trained for scenarios where mental health was a primary factor, including an active shooter and traffic stops.
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Medford|News|
Longtime Medford Police Officer Richard Lebert Retires
Lebert, an "asset to the traffic and motorcycle units," worked for the department for nearly 40 years.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Will Relax Outdoor Face Covering Rules
The city will no longer require a face covering if social distancing is possible outdoors, aligning with state guidance.
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Medford|News|
Not All MA Towns Will Follow State's Reopening Timeline: Patch PM
Also: Somerville bans police tear gas use | Voters: Keep 'Warrior' mascot | Thieves target Prius parts | Court upholds racism verdict | More
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Somerville, MA|News|
Booting, Towing To Restart In Somerville
After suspending operations for more than a year, the city will start booting and towing vehicles with multiple unpaid parking tickets.
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