Somerville, MA|News|
New Candidate Enters Race For Somerville City Council
Eve Seitchik, a socialist organizer and data scientist, would be among the first openly non-binary city councilors in the country.
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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Medford|News|
Medford Teacher Moonlights As COVID Vaccinator
Jack Paster, a science teacher at Medford High School, spends his off-hours vaccinating people at Fenway Park.
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Medford|News|
2 Medford Parks Projects Completed, 9 Ongoing
City leaders updated the public on 18 parks and open space projects at a meeting Feb. 17.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Most Somerville Drivers Got Warnings In Hands-Free Law's 1st Year
Over 100 tickets and warnings were given out in Somerville by local and state police under the hands-free law.
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Medford|News|
Most Medford Drivers Got Warnings In 1st Year Of Hands-Free Law
Over 150 tickets and warnings were given out in Medford by local and state police under the hands-free law.
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Medford|News|
Fired Football Coach Goes On Offense, Sues District | Patch PM
Also: Boston Calling canceled once again | Newton asks for more state oversight of Boston College | More.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden No Longer High Risk As COVID Numbers Drop 'Significantly'
This is the first time since early November, when the state revised its high-risk threshold, that Malden has been moderate risk.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Names Christine Amendola Deputy Police Chief
Amendola, a decorated veteran, will be the highest-ranking woman in the history of the Reading Police Department.
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Reading, MA|News|
Winter Weather Poses New Challenge For Fall Sports In Reading
A shortage of indoor facilities means sports like track have been moved outdoors. But snow and ice have been tough to remove from fields.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Battle Road Scenic Byway Named MA's First All-American Road
The byway, which includes Arlington, follows the path of British regulars during the early battles of the American Revolution.
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Medford|News|
Medford Draft Capital Plan Invests $107M In 123 Projects
The city will release a draft of its first six-year capital investment plan Feb. 24.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Christopher Ward Named Acting Deputy Chief Of Somerville PD
Ward, a member of the department for 32 years, was promoted by Acting Chief Charles Femino.
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Somerville, MA|News|
State 'Stiffed' Somerville On Vaccine Doses, Mayor Says
Local boards of health were told Wednesday they would not receive a significant vaccine supply as mass vaccination sites are prioritized.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Continue To Get Vaccines Despite Statewide Cutback
Malden was one of 20 communities identified as having the greatest COVID burden and highest percentage of non-white residents.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Long Snowstorm To Hit Wakefield: Timing, Snow Totals
A snowstorm will arrive Thursday afternoon, and higher snow totals will be seen closer to the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasts.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Long Snowstorm To Hit Stoneham: Timing, Snow Totals
A snowstorm will arrive Thursday afternoon, and higher snow totals will be seen closer to the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasts.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Long Snowstorm To Hit Arlington: Timing, Snow Totals
A snowstorm will arrive Thursday afternoon, and higher snow totals will be seen closer to the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasts.
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Medford|News|
Long Snowstorm To Hit Medford: Timing, Snow Totals
A snowstorm will arrive Thursday afternoon, and higher snow totals will be seen closer to the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasts.
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Reading, MA|News|
Long Snowstorm To Hit Reading: Timing, Snow Totals
A snowstorm will arrive Thursday afternoon, and higher snow totals will be seen closer to the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasts.
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Malden, MA|News|
Long Snowstorm To Hit Malden: Timing, Snow Totals
A snowstorm will arrive Thursday afternoon, and higher snow totals will be seen closer to the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasts.
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