Melrose|News|
Melrose Has An Eventful Veterans' Day Weekend Planned
The city has three main events going on related to the holiday.
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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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Votes To Divest From Businesses With Israel Connections
A non-binding ballot question passed relatively easily in Tuesday's election.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Sergeant Files Lawsuit Against Town, Other Police Officers: Report
Sergeant Megan Keaveney has been a Brookline police officer for nine years.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Chief Returns After Extended Absence
Jack Buckley temporarily stepped down this summer due to health issues.
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Newton, MA|News|
Luxury Home Textile Store Opening Its First MA Spot In Chestnut Hill
Boll and Branch is scheduled to be one of the newest additions to the popular shopping center.
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Belmont, MA|News|
Middlesex DA Investigating Fatal Moped Crash In Belmont
The driver of the moped was a Watertown resident.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton 2025 Election: Marc Laredo Elected Next Mayor
Laredo has decades of experience working in Newton's government.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville 2025 Election: Jake Wilson Elected Next Mayor
Wilson is succeeding Katjana Ballantyne who was voted out in the preliminary election.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford 2025 Election: City Council Incumbents Hold Strong
Six incumbents appear headed for another term on the City Council.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden 2025 Election: 1 New Face On The City Council
Michelle Luong joins two incumbents as the new trio of at-large city councilors.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose 2025 Election: Tax Override Passes
Multiple contested races appear to have been decided.
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Boston, MA|News|
Green Line Service Shutdown For Maintenance
A branch of the MBTA's Green Line is in the midst of a nine-day closure.
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Boston, MA|News|
2 Arrests Made In Harvard Medical School Explosion Incident
The explosion is believed to have been intentionally set.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Giving Seniors Early Opportunity To Renew Parking Permits
Qualifying residents can renew their permits for 2026 now.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
6 Now Dead, More Ill In Widespread Listeria Outbreak: What To Know In MA
The Listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged pasta meals sold at various grocery stores has now killed six people.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Fire Lieutenant Retires After Decades Of Service
James Piwinski ended his storied career with the Somerville Fire Department this year.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Candidate Profile: Justin Tseng For City Council
Justin Tseng shares why he should be reelected.
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Boston, MA|News|
Harvard Building Reopens After Explosion Incident: Report
The explosion occurred shortly before 2:50 a.m. on Saturday.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Japanese Restaurant Closing Down In Brookline
The eatery's last day is scheduled for later this week.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Looking For Possible Vehicle Vandal
A car reportedly had multiple parts stolen from it.
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