Medford, MA|News|
Medford Preparing Grand Police Memorial
The memorial is being constructed at the city's most prominent cemetery.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Ben Pierce is a Patch field editor covering the communities of Melrose, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Newton, and Brookline. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in sports journalism. Ben can be reached at benjamin.pierce@patch.com.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Resident Dead After Monday Night Shooting: Report
The man died after being rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Level 3 Sex Offender Registers In Brookline
The man recently registered with the Brookline Police Department after a prison sentence.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Installs Signs To Enforce Town-wide Speed Limit
The signs can now be seen on a number of roadways.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Long-vacant Somerville Store Torn Down After 17 Years: Report
The store has been closed since early 2008.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Brian Walshe Convicted Of Murdering Wife
Jury deliberation began this past Friday.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Board Picks Newton Free Library Director As Its Next Library Leader
Jill Mercurio is currently the Newton Free Library Director.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Acquires Unique Wheelchair To Improve Children's Accessibility
The Disability Commission led the charge in acquiring the grant.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Car Crashes Through Store + National Scam Arrives Locally + Boston Eatery Has Holiday Spirit: MA Weekend
Plus: Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket have become a destination for hunters in the winter after a recent law change.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
4 Storylines To Know Ahead Of Week 15: Patch Patriots Roundup
The Patriots are about to play arguably one of its biggest games in the post-Tom Brady era.
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Melrose|News|
Assaults, Arrests, And Motor Vehicle Violations: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Veterans Housing Project Gets Crucial Funding
The work is led by the Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, which operates local facilities such as Forestdale Park assisted living.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Woman's Car Catches Fire Due To Rat Presence: Report
The car began smoking and sparking after a rat's nest under the hood caught fire.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Looking To Identify Potential Package Thief
The person captured on surveillance footage is an Amazon delivery driver.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Warn Against Gold Bar Scam
The scam has reportedly been present throughout the region, and Somerville police have received reports of it occurring locally.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Resident Pleads Guilty To Multiple Child Sex Crimes
The former teacher taught at schools in Boston, the Hyde Park neighborhood, and Brookline.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Elementary School Closing For Second Straight Day Due To Ongoing Illness Outbreak
Local health professionals believe the sickness affecting hundreds of students is Norovirus.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For Person Of Interest In Numerous Crimes
The person is possibly connected to an incident involving breaking and entering, trespassing and defacing property.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville City Councilor Running For State Senate: Report
Matthew McLaughlin is a Somerville native.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Man Charged With Attempted Child Enticement And Transmission Of Obscene Material
The man was reportedly talking with an undercover agent posing as a 14-year-old girl online.
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