Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
These Are Massachusetts’s Most Liberal And Most Conservative Colleges
Niche ranked the most liberal and most conservative colleges in Massachusetts for 2026, based on student surveys.
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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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Leaders Meeting To Discuss Trash Strike: Report
Some city leaders are reportedly considering contracting a new collector.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Officer Departs To Protect And Serve His Hometown
The officer served his first 14 months of duty in Brookline.
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Newton, MA|News|
Protest Breaks Out As Newton Street Paint Controversy Is Reignited: Report
The Italian flag-themed street paint was removed by the city for the second time.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Ushering In National Recovery Month With Ceremony
The event is meant to honor those who have died from overdoses.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Lake Reopens After Bacteria-related Closure
Crystal Lake was temporarily closed earlier this month due to the presence of dangerous algae.
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Melrose|News|
Busy Melrose Street Getting New Sidewalks
The work is being done by Newport Construction.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Man's Co-conspirator Caught After 2 Months
The final member of a possible drug dealing operation was caught after two months on the run.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Restaurant Closing After Short Tenure
The restaurant also has an adjacent catering service.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Presents Multiple Tax Override Options
The city says that a tax override is needed to fund many operations in the upcoming year.
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Medford, MA|News|
MBTA Closes On Industrial Property On Medford's Riverside Avenue
The MBTA plans to use the location as a bay for its electric buses.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Looking For Person Of Interest Potentially Involved In Fire
The fire took place overnight and affected three homes.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Looking For Missing Teen
The 12-year-old resident was last seen over the weekend.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
MBTA's Orange Line Gets Unprecedented Speed Boost: Report
The speed increase was enacted across four stops north of Boston.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Restaurant Counting Down The Days To New Roof Deck: Report
The restaurant's new addition will open in early September.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Plane Flips Over + Controversial Restaurant Closing + Country Star Joined By Patriot Legends: MA Weekend
Plus: A baby giraffe has become the centerpiece of the Southwick Zoo.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Assaults, Motor Vehicles, And Summons: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assaults, Drugs, And Robberies: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Receives Large Grant To Forward Multiple Projects
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission gave the grant.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline School Committee Members Facing Marriage Controversy: Report
The current chair and another member got married to each other earlier this year.
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