Somerville|News|
Somerville Church Says Fire Was Set In Sanctuary After Pride Service
The fire is currently being investigated by the local and state authorities, church officials said.
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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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Medford, MA|News|
Medford’s FY24 Budget Reallocates More Funding for Schools, Library
Over $400,000 in funding has been reallocated by the administration to fulfill core needs, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said in a news release.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose To Equip City Departments With Two-Way Translation Devices
The translation devices, called Pocketalk, will be distributed to 15 city departments to help non-English speaking Melrose residents.
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Somerville|News|
Somerville Warns Of City Employee Impersonator Scam: What To Know
The city of Somerville has received reports of people knocking on doors and impersonating Water and Sewer Department staff.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Finagle A Bagel Could Be Coming To Brookline, But Controversy Ensues
Plans to demolish the existing building at 370 Washington St. and build a new commercial building have sparked controversy. Here's why.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Food Pantry President Wins Community Service Award
Regina Wu, a physician and volunteer president of the Newton Food Pantry, was awarded a $10,000 Myra Kraft Community MVP award.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Celebrate Flag Day 2023 On Wednesday
The city of Malden will celebrate Flag Day on Wednesday, June 14 at 5 p.m. at Bell Rock Memorial Park on Main Street.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Public Health Dept. To Launch Community Health Assessment
The CHA-CHIP process will evaluate the health status of Brookline residents, as well as community needs and ways to improve.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington's MBTA Communities Draft Map Now Available for Review
The draft map, based on community outreach done to date, will continue to be developed over the summer.
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Somerville|News|
Somerville Residents Asked To Complete Happiness Survey Soon
Every two years, Somerville sends out surveys to a random sample of 5,000 residents asking them to rate their personal happiness.
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Newton, MA|News|
Daniel Gaynor Is Running For Newton City Council, Ward 2
Here’s why the former Obama-Biden administration official and entrepreneur is running for Newton City Council.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Police Department Adds New Officer
Melrose Police Officer Jason Penkethman was sworn in Monday morning at Melrose City Hall.
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Medford, MA|News|
Man Jumped Off Overpass Onto I-93 In Medford: Report
Police said a body found along I-93 early Tuesday morning was due to a man jumping from the overpass onto the highway, reports NBC Boston.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford’s Wellington Circle Plans Aim To Improve Safety, Connectivity
The draft plans include adding dedicated bus lanes, floating bus stops, separate bike lanes, and a potential pedestrian bridge.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Mayor’s Office Apologizes For HomeWorks Energy Letter Mishap
Letters educating Melrose residents about home energy efficiency were sent to incorrect addresses, the Mayor’s Office said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Resident Awarded Legislative Staffer Of The Year
Christie Getto Young, Senator Sal DiDomenico’s Chief of Staff, was given the award by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC).
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Somerville|News|
Applications Now Open For 41 Income-Restricted Rental Units
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, June 22.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Nursery School Gives Parents ‘Front-Row Seat' To Classroom
The Corner Co-op Nursery School encourages parents to be a part of the classroom and to help make decisions with teachers about the school.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Residents To Award Children’s Poetry Competition Winners
The Boston Children’s Poetry Competition, created by sisters Maya and Alissa Rabin, is holding its inaugural award ceremony for the winners.
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Newton, MA|News|
Crash On I-90 Eastbound In Newton Has Been Cleared
MassDOT is no longer reporting a crash on I-90 eastbound in Newton.
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