Medford, MA|News|
Early Voting Underway For Medford City Council Preliminary Election
The preliminary election will narrow down the large group of candidates before November.
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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Melrose|News|
Melrose Resident Making First Run At School Committee
Three spots on the committee are up for reelection this year.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Launching New Composting Program
The program is starting in East Somerville with the hope of expansion.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Nonprofit Hopes Rebrand Will Spark Up A Positive Future
Newton Community Pride was founded in 1989.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Tornado Touches Down + Murder Charges In Lynn + Prescription Mail Theft: MA Weekend
Plus: Harvard wins one battle in the legal war against Trump.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Assaults And Motor Vehicle Transgressions: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assaults, Juvenile Fights, And Breaking And Entering: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Harvard Wins One Legal Battle Against Trump: Report
A federal judge ruled the President's actions to be illegal.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Resident Sentenced On Tax Fraud Charges: Report
The man was convicted of defrauding the IRS for his clients.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Arrest Made In Somerville House Fire Incident
The fire occurred overnight in late August.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Juvenile Kidnapping Report Unfounded, According To Police
The department conducted a thorough investigation after receiving the report earlier this week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Launches Wayfinding Signage Survey
The survey is available in five different languages.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Man Arraigned For Inapproriate Behavior Toward Minors: Report
The incident took place at concert in Boston.
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Newton, MA|News|
Person Struck By Vehicle In Downtown Newton: Report
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital.
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Somerville, MA|News|
New Somerville Fire Station Now In Service
The new Assembly Row station began being used this week.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Apartment Complex Changes Ownership
The residential complex has 14 units.
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Newton, MA|News|
New Newton Schools To Be Celebrated Throughout September
Three events for three different schools are taking place throughout the month.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Business Owner Serves Up Meals To First Responders
The owner used his restaurant to serve responders on Labor Day.
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Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Deaths Believed To Be Murder-Suicide
Three people were found dead in their home this past weekend.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Enhancing Car Seat Safety With Event
Safety experts will be inspecting families' car seats.
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