Brookline, MA|News|
Jennifer Paster Promoted To Brookline Chief Of Police
Paster is the first woman to hold the title of Chief of Police in Brookline’s history.
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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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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Star Student Always Helps Others With Schoolwork, Tutoring
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here is one student who always helps others without hesitation.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline 2023 Candidate Profile: Christopher Mutty, School Committee
Hear why Brookline School Committee candidate Christopher Mutty is running in 2023.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline 2023 Candidate Profile: Susan Cohen, Housing Authority
Hear why Brookline Housing Authority incumbent Susan Cohen is running in 2023.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Research Your Home’s History At Melrose Historical Commission's Event
The Melrose Historical Commission is bringing back its "Research Your Home Night" in-person for the first time in three years.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Public Comment Period For Arlington’s Annual Action Plan Coming Up
Funding will be allocated for affordable housing purposes, economic development programs, parks projects, and more.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline To Hold First Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Day
The all-day celebration will uplift the rich and diverse stories of Brookline’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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Somerville|News|
Somerville’s Assembly Row Welcomes City’s First Beach Volleyball Court
Four beach volleyball courts and 12 pickleball courts will come to the mixed-use site this spring.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn Running For Re-Election In 2023
Lungo-Koehn became the 32nd mayor of Medford in 2020 and was re-elected to a second term in 2021.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Historical Commission Seeking Alternate Members
Alternate members act as a principal member in the case of the absence or inability of a principal member to act.
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Medford, MA|News|
City Councilor Rick Caraviello Running For Medford Mayor
Caraviello has served on the Medford city council for more than 12 years, with three years as president.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Yard Waste Delays This Week Being Addressed
Arlington is aware of delayed collection in some parts of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday routes.
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Somerville|News|
Somerville's Thirsty Scholar Ready For Cinco De Mayo, Kentucky Derby
The rustic pub’s “Cinco de Drinko” and Derby Day events are set to take place back-to-back in May.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Named Among Best Hospitals By Newsweek
Newton-Wellesley ranked 85th out of 414 American hospitals rated on the publication’s U.S.-based list.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Businesses, Organizations Wanted As Sponsors For Pride Month
Melrose businesses that become sponsors will get name recognition at pride events and will help celebrate Melrose’s LGBTQ+ community.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Hazardous Waste Disposal For Brookline Begins In May
Brookline residents can safely dispose of hazardous and universal waste items at Brookline’s household hazardous waste recycling facility.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline 2023 Candidate: Kimberley Richardson, Housing Authority
Hear why Brookline Housing Authority candidate Kimberley Richardson is running in 2023.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline 2023 Candidate Profile: Arden Reamer, Select Board
Hear why Brookline Select Board candidate Arden Reamer is running in 2023.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline 2023 Candidate Profile: John VanScoyoc, Select Board
Hear why Brookline Select Board incumbent John Vanscoyoc is running in 2023.
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Newton, MA|News|
Boston Celtics Honor Newton’s Ben Fleishman As ‘Hero Among Us’
The youngest runner on Boston Children’s Boston Marathon team was honored for his fundraising efforts and immense resilience.
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