Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Investigating Men Engaging With Kids Inappropriately
Two separate incidents reportedly involved the same child.
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 Police Sergeant Retires For Second Time
The sergeant's career totaled nearly 40 years between both tenures.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Smoke Shop Broken Into: Report
The business was broken into as the front window was smashed.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
9 Products That Could Get More Expensive In MA Due To European Tariffs
The hefty tariffs could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somer Fest Returning To Somerville After 3-year Absence
The event gives black, indigenous, and people of color an artistic platform.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For Possible Vandal
The person is believed to have been involved in damaging a local temple.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Winchester, MA|News|
Winchester Man Sentenced For Filming Underage Girls
The man was known by his victims as a parent in the community.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Snake On The Loose In Somerville: Report
The python is reportedly slithering its way through the city.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Looking For Missing Man With Mental Health Challenges
Mondy Charles has been missing for more than one week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Student And Teacher Burned In Summer School Chemistry Experiment: Report
The student had to be treated for first and second degree burns.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Looks To Keep Community Informed On Learning Center
The new facility is scheduled to launch later this year.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Fall River Fire Kills 9 + Trash Strike Enters Week 3 + Identity Thief Sentenced For Crimes: MA Weekend
Plus: Severe storms expected in parts of MA this week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Assembly Bagel Business Opening Right Around The Corner
Pop-up Bagels is launching its second store in the state later this month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Marks July As Disability Pride Month
The city has recently emphasized being more accessible to people with disabilities.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Lands Securities For Its Educators
The city's Educators Union ratified three new contracts meant to help its staff and students.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Man With Dementia Missing In Medford
The man went missing late on Sunday.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For Possible Thief
The department believes this person was involved in some form of theft.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Former Melrose Firefighter Sentenced For Identity Theft Transgressions
The man reportedly used the identity of a dead teenager for multiple years.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Looks To Help Fire Victims With Emergency Fund
The city is asking community members to donate to the fund.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Offering Alternative For Those Affected With Trash Strike
The city is providing a location where those who qualify can dispose of accumulated waste.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
