Medford|News|
Medford Sets Timeline For Return To Full In-Person Learning
Changes to health and safety protocols, such as additional testing and reduced physical distancing, will be necessary in school buildings.
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 9-Year-Old Memorizes 140 Pi Digits For Pi Day
WATCH: Ike Palter channels his extraordinary memory to recite over 100 digits of pi.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Good Boy Awarded Toys, Treats For Heroism: Patch PM
Also: Former athletic director, beloved educator dies | Community rallies for fired Trader Joe's employee after "simple mistake" | More.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Heroic Stoneham Dog Honored With PETA Award
Diesel is being recognized for alerting his owner to a man who fell through the ice at Quarter Mile Pond.
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Medford|News|
Medford Bringing Back Discounted Rain Barrel Program
Barrels limit stormwater runoff and repurpose water for trees and gardens, saving owners an estimated $200 annually in water bills.
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Reading, MA|News|
Former Reading Athletic Director Gil Congdon Dies
Congdon, a teacher, coach and eventual athletic director at Reading Memorial High School, was 76 years old.
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Malden, MA|News|
2 Face Weapons Charges In Malden
Two 20-year-old men were arrested following a search on Holyoke Street Thursday.
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Malden, MA|News|
17 Percent Of Malden Residents Have Gotten At Least 1 Dose
The effort to prioritize the most vulnerable residents is bearing fruit in Malden, where seniors have received the most vaccinations.
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Arlington, MA|News|
23 Percent Of Arlington Residents Have Gotten At Least 1 Dose
The effort to prioritize the most vulnerable residents is bearing fruit in Arlington, where seniors have received the most vaccinations.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Why I'm Not Voting For Coram For School Committee
Laura Noonan shares why, as the mother of a child with special needs, Geoffrey Coram will not get her vote.
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Medford|News|
Fifth Of Medford Residents Have Gotten At Least 1 Vaccine Dose
Nearly 70 percent of the city's seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Welcomes First Diversity Officer
Bybiose Larochelle will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion both inside city government and across Malden.
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Malden, MA|News|
Changes To Malden's Trash, Recycling Program Coming In April
Residents will receive new trash and recycling bins and have the option to purchase "Pay As You Throw" bags or pay an annual disposal fee.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Coffee 'Paperboy' Turns Pandemic Gig Into Full-Time Business
Somerville resident Paul Delmonico knew people might be wary about going out to get their coffee. So he brought home-brewed coffee to them.
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Medford|News|
Tonight: Columbus School Renaming Meeting
A Committee of the Whole meeting will discuss the creation of an Advisory Committee to rename Columbus Elementary School.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Bystanders Pull Malden Man From Quarter Mile Pond
The fire department credited a dog with alerting its owner to a 22-year-old man that fell through the pond ice.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Missing Arlington Girl Found Safe: Police
Amber Hazeltine, 15, was reported missing Wednesday.
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Malden, MA|News|
Wellbeing Check Drew Police, Fire Presence In Malden
Police said the owners of a home on Clifton Street had not been seen recently.
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Medford|News|
Medford Middle Schooler Finalist For State Math Competition
Adrita Samanta finished sixth in the MathCounts Chapter Invitational, making her one of 45 kids to qualify for the statewide competition.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Awarded More Funding To Cool Off Mystic River
The region-wide Wicked Hot Mystic project, led by Arlington, will work this summer to identify hot spots within the watershed.
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