Newton, MA|News|
Former Newton Mayor Dies At 55
Setti Warren died unexpectedly this past weekend.
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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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Supermarket Reopens After Brief Asbestos Scare
The grocery store was closed for one day.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Explosion At Harvard + Food Banks Deal With SNAP Shutdown + Teens Die In Highway Crash: MA Weekend
Plus: Santa arrived at a popular MA store last weekend.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Holding Citywide Food Drive For Those In Need
The event is in response to the potential stoppage of the federal food assistance program, SNAP.
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Melrose|News|
Assault And Battery, Vehicle Transgressions, And Suspicious Activity: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Farm Offering Free Food To Those In Need This November: Report
The event is in response to the potential stoppage of the federal food assistance program, SNAP.
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Newton, MA|News|
New City Clerk Takes Over In Newton
The new clerk's tenure began this week after being hired by city leadership earlier this month.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assaults And Thefts: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Candidate Profile: Miranda Briseño For City Council
Miranda Briseño shares why she should be elected.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Candidate Profile: Liz Mullane For City Council
Liz Mullane shares why she should be elected.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Firefighter Retires After Decades Of Service
Blanca Alcaraz ended her storied career with the Somerville Fire Department this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Candidate Profile: Ben Wheeler For City Councilor At Large
Ben Wheeler shares why he should be elected.
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Melrose|News|
Holiday Choral Concert Coming To Melrose Church
The Polymnia Choral Society will be performing its winter concert for one night only.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Supermarket Closed Due To Potential Health Hazard: Report
The local location of this popular grocery store chain had to be shut down earlier this week.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Police Arrest Pair In Connection To Roxbury Shooting
Two men are facing numerous charges after the incident left one person critically injured.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Celebrate Accreditation Status
The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission has nearly 400 standards for departments to adhere to.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Restaurant Closed By Board Of Health
The Davis Square edition of this Hawaiian chain has recently shut down under unclear circumstances.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
These Are The Best Middle Schools In MA: U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News researchers based the ranking of the nation’s best public middle schools on available data from the Department of Education.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Set To Unveil New Structure At Park
A formal event is scheduled for later this week.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Looking For Possible Scooter Thief
The person is believed to have stolen an electric scooter.
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