Somerville, MA|News|
Backdoor Booze Sparks Upheaval At Somerville Restaurant: Police
A Somerville man tried to fight employees of a Davis Square restaurant after he was caught bringing in outside alcohol, police said.
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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|
DUI Checkpoint Coming Up In Middlesex County
State police announced a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in the county this weekend.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide
Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls April 10.
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Medford|News|
Medford Grapples With Rising Housing Costs, Affordability Gap
A draft plan to address affordability shortcomings found that less than 5 percent of homes are affordable based on the area median income.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Pair Arrested In Drug Trafficking Plot: Feds
Jaiir Coleman, 22, and Christina Bernbaum, 23, face charges in a conspiracy tied to five shootings in Somerville, Chelsea and Cambridge.
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Malden, MA|News|
'Small' Uptick Of COVID Cases In Malden Schools: Superintendent
So far this year, there has been no in-school transmission of the coronavirus, Superintendent Oteri said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Massachusetts Tells Schools To Cancel Prom | Patch PM
Also: Mixed fan reaction on new Sox uniforms | Restrooms for homeless | Ex-Northeastern coach arrested | More
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Begins Vaccination Of Home-Bound Residents
The Health Department has about 70 doses designated for eligible residents over the next two weeks.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: John Hurd, Arlington Select Board
Select Board Chair John Hurd shares why he is seeking re-election in 2021.
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Arlington, MA|News|
For Arlington Jazz Festival, The Show Must Go On
The jazz festival, which features performances for free or at a minimal cost, will go virtual for its milestone 10th anniversary.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Restaurant Re-Emerges After Months-Long Closure
True Bistro in Teele Square closed "until further notice" in September, alluding to the impact of the pandemic on independent restaurants.
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Medford|News|
Main-South Safety Changes To Limit I-93 Access In Medford
More temporary safety improvements will be implemented April 13 ahead of a full-scale redesign of the intersection.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Greg Nadeau Announces Run For Somerville School Committee
Nadeau, a founding member of the Somerville Education Foundation, is running for the Ward 7 seat.
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Medford|News|
Medford's 'Big Sweep' Starts April 20: See The Schedule
See when your road is scheduled to be swept to avoid getting ticketed or towed.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Town Election 2021: Incumbents Sweep Contested Races
Parker and Wallace were re-elected to the Select Board and School Committee, respectively; voters also picked from a pool of new faces.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Town Election 2021: Newcomers Haley, McLaughlin Win
The races for Select Board, School Committee and RMLD board were decided by slim margins Tuesday.
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Arlington, MA|News|
On Location In Massachusetts With Clooney, Affleck: Patch PM
Also: Police racism | Kids celebrate girl's last cancer treatment | Janey running for mayor | Mandatory vaccines | 'Hemingway' doc | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Widespread Inspections Proposed Following Malden Parapet Collapse
"It's a miracle no one was hurt," one city councilor said at a March 30 meeting, where steps to prevent another collapse were discussed.
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Reading, MA|News|
Drew's Stews Opening Shop In Reading
A business that specializes in soups is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden In-Person Learning Brings Added Staff, Meal Changes
The district began providing full in-person learning for K-5 students Monday.
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