Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington High School Seniors Take Top Spot In Thanksgiving Turkey Toss: Report
Arlington defeated Everett in the finals.
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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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville City Council Votes To Divest From Israel
Community members aimed to demonstrate their desire for divestment through an election ballot question.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford's Waste Reduction Plan Draws National Attention
The topic was joked about by a popular late-night television host this week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Small Business Saturday 2025 In Somerville: See Sales, Deals
With the annual shopping frenzy underway, several Somerville businesses are taking part. Here's how to keep your spending local.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Small Business Saturday 2025 In Medford: See Sales, Deals
With the annual shopping frenzy underway, several Medford businesses are taking part. Here's how to keep your spending local.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Small Business Saturday 2025 In Malden: See Sales, Deals
With the annual shopping frenzy underway, several Malden businesses are taking part. Here's how to keep your spending local.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Small Business Saturday 2025 In Melrose: See Sales, Deals
With the annual shopping frenzy underway, several Melrose businesses are taking part. Here's how to keep your spending local.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Student's Creation Wins International Award
The middle schooler's original board game was recognized at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
These Brookline Area Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
These Newton Area Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Increasing EV Charging Rates In The New Year
The city's ChargePoint charging stations will have a new standard price come January.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Church Hosting Free Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
The event has been an annual tradition for more than 40 years.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Isai Market Has Arrived In Somerville
The Hispanic market opened near Union Square this week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Assault, Juvenile Arrests, And Motor Vehicle Violations: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Dealing With Another Impersonation Scam
The department is combating scam calls made to the community in which individual officers are being impersonated.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Address Mix-up Results In Large Medford Oil Spill
The home was not equipped to receive oil, fire officials said.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton High School Put In Lockdown After False Report: Report
Police say the school was "swatted."
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Tufts University Tells Students To Stay Away From Somerville Massage Therapist: Report
The University has accused Soarbody Therapeutics of inappropriate conduct.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Firefighters Injured In MA Blaze + Cold Case Conviction + Black Friday Retail Hours: MA Weekend
Plus: A man pulls a gun on an employee in Whitman CVS robbery and what you need to know about the latest flu mutation.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Traffic Stop Results In Drug-related Arrest
The police seized what is suspected to be crack cocaine from the driver.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
