Brookline, MA|News|
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Street In Brookline
The incident took place on Route 9 just before Hammond Street.
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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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
4 MA Suburbs Among 50 Wealthiest In America
Four suburban communities of Greater Boston were featured on the list.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Boston Teacher Facing Child Sex Charges + Trash Strike Enters Week 4 + CEO Resigns After Concert: MA Weekend
Plus: a notable trend is revealed in the Boston real estate market.
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Boston, MA|News|
Housing Market May Be Cooling In MA, New Data Shows
Redfin’s analysis is based on multi-listing service pending-sales data.
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Medford, MA|News|
Tax Abatement Opportunity Returns For Medford Seniors
The city has brought back a program for seniors to be rewarded for service to the city.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Police Looking For Possible Auto Thief
The person is believed to have stolen a car from a gas station.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Former Boston Teacher Facing Multiple Child Sex Crimes
The Brookline resident reportedly had many inappropriate conversations with minors.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford First Responders Help Victim With Gunshot Wound
The injury was reportedly self-inflicted.
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Melrose|News|
Assaults, Larceny, And Vandalism: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Burglaries, Road Rage, And Stabbing: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Fire Station Closed For Renovations
The location is shut down for nine months in early July.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Investigating Apparent Shooting Incident: Report
One street became the site of a crime scene being investigated.
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Malden, MA|News|
Applications Available For Affordable Housing Units In Malden
The city just completed construction on the new building.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Police Mourn The Death Of Long-time Officer
The officer died unexpectedly earlier this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Has Its First Day In Court Against Trump Admin
The city filed an injunction against the president's attempts to block federal funding.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Gets Funding Boost For Revolutionary Battle Memorial: Report
The state grant will assist in completing a historical project.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Street Paint Controversy Continues: Report
One resident was detained for attempting to repaint the street back to its original colors.
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Boston, MA|News|
State Rep. Pleads Guilty To Drunk Driving Charges: Report
The lawmaker was involved in an accident near the State House this week.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Investigating Men Engaging With Kids Inappropriately
Two separate incidents reportedly involved the same child.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Sergeant Retires For Second Time
The sergeant's career totaled nearly 40 years between both tenures.
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