Malden, MA|News|
Malden Improvises Recycling Option As Trash Strike Continues
The city announced that trash and recycling pickup will not take place for the rest of the week.
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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 Wants Community Input On Its Artistic And Cultural Future
The group wants residents to take a survey to best gauge how to use its funds in the fiscal year.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden State Rep. Opening His Door To Constituents
Steven Ultrino has served in the House of Representatives since 2014.
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Newton, MA|News|
Man Shot In Newton Pro-Israel Rally Gets Probation: Report
The man who inadvertently shot his attacker also settled earlier this month.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Makes Zoning Change For Major Property Expansion
The property developer and Union Square neighborhood reached a community benefits agreeent earlier this month.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Speaks Out On Trash Collection Strike
The city has had to delay the service as negotiations continue for sanitation workers.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Man Charged In Murder| 9 Hospitalized After Porch Collapse| Second Plane Crash Victim Identified: MA Weekend
Plus: Newton street paint change causes controversy.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Mayor Promises Return Of Italian-colored Street Paint: Report
The colored lines were replaced with standard yellow last week much to community members' surprise.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For 2 Potential Shoplifters
The duo is believed to have committed the crime earlier this month.
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Medford, MA|News|
Overnight Power Outage Happening In Medford
The outage was originally supposed to occur this past weekend.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville City Council Approves FY2026 Budget
Fiscal Year 2026 begins on Tuesday, July 1.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Resident Recognized For Bishop Fenwick Resume
The high school awarded this student at the Underclass Awards before the summer began.
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Malden, MA|News|
Arrests, Car Crashes, And Misdemeanors: Malden Police Log
The following events were reported to Malden police recently.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assaults, Fights, And Shoplifting: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Harvard Partners With Canadian University To Help International Students: Report
The joint venture is in response to President Donald Trump and actions taken by his administration.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Mayor Named Diversity Champion By State Organization
The Mayor was given the award for her efforts against mass deportations.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Implementing Vaccine Mandate For Students This Fall: Report
The School Committee and Superintendent recently approved the new requirement.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Celebrates Park's New Additions
FitzGerald Park recently received a heavy investment.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Condo Dealing With Bed Bug Infestation: Report
The Coolidge Corner Condo Complex is reportedly infested due to one unit.
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Medford, MA|News|
Major Drug Raid Made In Medford
State and local entities came together to stop a narcotics operation.
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