Reading, MA|News|
Reading To Hold Vaccine Clinic For Residents
The town announced a small vaccine clinic at the Pleasant Street Center this week.
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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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Medford|News|
Civilian Review Board Supported In Medford, Somerville: Survey
A Tufts survey found 500 respondents in Medford and 600 in Somerville are "somewhat satisfied" with policing in their communities.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Body Cameras Coming To Another Police Force: Patch PM
Also: Throwing star attack | DNA links accused attacker to victim | Probe questions police conduct | School drops Warrior mascot | More
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Arlington, MA|News|
Letters In Support Of John Hurd For Arlington Select Board
Arlington residents Stephanie Russell and Joe Keeffe share why they are voting to re-elect John Hurd.
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Medford|News|
Easter Bunny Dropping By Medford City Hall
The Easter Bunny will stop by City Hall for a socially distanced visit this Saturday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville, Police Union Reach Agreement On Body Cameras
The agreement allows for full implementation of body cameras for patrol officers, while negotiations continue for superior staff.
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Malden, MA|News|
Lifelong Malden Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday
Gertrude "Gert" Murray has lived in the same house her whole life and was Malden Hospital's longest-working employee.
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Reading, MA|News|
RMLD Board Statement: Michael Giacalone For Write-In Candidate
Michael Giacalone, who owns an accounting practice, shares why he's hoping voters will write him in April 6.
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Somerville, MA|News|
DESE Approves Somerville Waiver To Delay Full In-Person Learning
The district was one of 58 that received exemptions from the state's requirement to bring elementary students back by April 5.
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Medford|News|
Crackdown On Unleashed Dogs In Medford
Animal Control said it will increase leash enforcement in certain public areas amid an uptick in complaints.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Bridge Repairs Will Slow Traffic On Arlington Route 2 Ramp
MassDOT will implement temporary lane closures over the next three months to repair the bridge over Alewife Brook.
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Medford|News|
Regional Vaccine Effort Inches Forward: Patch PM
Also: Transit agency hit with discrimination complaint | North Shore noose | Students injured in school bus crash | More
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Former RMLD Commissioner Endorses Bita, Satterthwaite
Mary Ellen O’Neill says it's time for a change on the Reading Municipal Light Department board.
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Malden, MA|News|
How Malden's Trash, Recycling Choice Program Will Work
Malden will begin its rollout of city-issued trash and recycling bins April 12.
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Medford|News|
Fire Pits Illegal In Medford, FD Says After Complaint
The firefighters' union reminded residents fire pits are prohibited in the city after someone mentioned three being used nearby.
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Medford|News|
Tufts University Potential Site For Regional Vaccine Effort
The state approved a Metro North vaccine collaborative last week that includes Medford, Malden, Arlington, Somerville and Cambridge.
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Malden, MA|News|
Spring Cleanups Set In Malden's Ward 3
City Councilor Amanda Linehan said cleanups will be held this month at Patchell Park and Fellsmere Pond.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Water Tower Issue Proves Alvarado Is Right For Reading
Weston Road resident John Sullivan says Vanessa Alvarado's handling of the cell tower proposal shows she should stay on the Select Board.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Willie Burnley Jr. Enters Race For Somerville City Council
Burnley, a former campaign staffer for senators Markey and Warren, strives to close the gap between Somerville's values and its reality.
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Medford|News|
Justin Tseng Enters Race For Medford City Council
A lifelong Medford resident and first-generation Taiwanese American, Tseng says it's time government "pursues progress, not the status quo."
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