Melrose, MA|News|
What’s In Melrose’s Fiscal Budget For 2024?
The budget represents a 6.2 percent increase in spending over last year’s budget. Here’s what you need to know.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
- Somerville, MA
Annie is a Local Editor at Massachusetts Patch. She covers the areas of Somerville, Arlington, Medford, Malden, Melrose, Brookline, and Newton. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio she received her bachelor's in English Literature at Boston University, and her master's degree in multimedia journalism from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, rollerblading, bird watching, and nature walks. Want to connect? Send tips, ideas, press releases, book recommendations and photos of birds to annie.jonas@patch.com
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Fire Department Fights 3-Alarm Fire Overnight On Dudley St.
The fire occurred at a multi-use building containing an electrician's shop, bike shop, and machine shop late Wednesday evening.
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Newton, MA|News|
Woman Faces Charges In Connection To Newton Ice Rink Stabbing: Report
Imani Abraham, 27, of Dorchester, faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of assault and battery with a weapon.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Jennifer Paster Sworn In As Brookline Police Chief
Paster, a 23-year veteran of the Brookline Police Department, was sworn in at a public ceremony on Wednesday morning.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's Brackett Elementary School Tabs New Principal
Gretchen Vice will serve as the next principal of the Brackett Elementary School in Arlington.
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Melrose, MA|News|
This Melrose Home Care Nurse Helps Her Community Thrive
National Nurses Week is celebrated May 6 through 12. See how this Melrose nurse helps her community, one visit at a time.
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Somerville|News|
Somerville Residents Demand Developers Commit To Affordable Housing
A petition will be delivered to the mayor and US2 developers on May 16 urging them to follow through on Union Square development plans.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Add Transliterated Candidate Names In Chinese On 2023 Ballot
Candidates names will be transliterated in Chinese on the ballot for the 2023 municipal election on November 7.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Small Door Veterinary Practice Opens Brookline Location
The membership-based, technology-powered veterinary care provider has opened a second Boston-area location in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Greek Festival Returns In June
The weekend-long festival, featuring traditional Greek food and music, will return to Saint Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church in June.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Cal Finocchiaro Running For Melrose City Council Ward 6
Finocchiaro, a small business owner and lifelong Melrose resident, has been involved in volunteer work over the last 16 years.
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Newton, MA|News|
Walnut Street Minyan Welcomes City Leaders, Neighbors At New Home
The Jewish congregation moved into its new home at 858 Walnut St. in Newton last month.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford High School Names New Principal
Marta Cabral has served as a house principal at Malden High School since 2019, and will begin her new role at Medford High on July 1.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Hospital Earns ‘A’ Grade In National Health Care Safety Rating
The healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog Group's spring 2023 hospital safety rankings grade dozens of hospitals in Massachusetts.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Free Food Coupons Available At Brookline Farmers Market
Individuals and families of two will receive $50 in coupons while households of three or more will receive $100 in coupons.
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Malden, MA|News|
Free Fishing Derby For Melrose And Malden Residents Coming In May
Prizes will be given out for the biggest and smallest fish caught per age bracket as well as for the most total fish caught.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington’s Spy Pond Playground Now Open After Yearlong Redesign
The project began in early August 2022 to replace the old play equipment with new playground sets.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton’s Rochelle Walensky Resigns From CDC As Pandemic Wanes: Report
Walensky’s last day will be June 30, according to AP.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Hospital Earns 'C' Grade In National Health Care Safety Rating
The grades are from the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national not-for-profit watchdog organization.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Brewery Regular Turned Bartender Gets His Own Beer ‘Just Jake’
Jake Douglass, a regular-turned-brewer, launched his eponymous “Just Jake” American lager with Idle Hands Craft Ales in Malden on April 28.
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