Arlington, MA|News|
Next Phase Of Arlington Leaf Blower Ban Upcoming
The bylaw includes three phases, with the second taking effect next month.
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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Needham, MA|News|
Commuter Rail Derailment Causes Delays
A Commuter Rail route is running behind schedule due to an unforeseen derailment.
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Somerville, MA|News|
MBTA Green Line Crash Leaves Multiple Injured: Report
A train crashed into another in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Daycare Program Continues Inspiring Young Readers
The Growing Reader’s Program is in its 25th year at Bright Horizons.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Man Charged With Inappropriate Behavior Toward Minor On Flight
The resident is being accused of physically harassing a teenage girl while flying to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
The winning ticket was purchased at the Lynnfield Street Market.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Teacher Charged With Underage Sex Crimes
John Gavin was arrested Friday by Brookline detectives.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Arrests, Breaking And Entering, And Fights: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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Melrose|News|
Arrests, Assault, And Harassment: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Investigating Package Theft: Report
A person was caught on a Ring Camera stealing a package from inside the front door of a home.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Cemetery Planning Spring Cleanup Soon
The city encourages community members to retrieve any important belongings from headstones prior to the start date.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Arts Center Holds Immigration-themed Exhibition
Welcome Home is a diverse collection of works that will be on display through mid-March.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Two Hospitalized After Somerville Hotel Fire: Report
Officials believe the cause of the fire was accidental, however it has yet to be specifically identified.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford To Participate In National Veterans Fundraiser
A city cemetery will become one of the newest sites for Wreaths Across America.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Stolen Somerville Paintings Returned To Artist: Report
The art was returned one month after it was taken.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Woman Acquitted In Brookline Manslaughter Case
Penelope McGee was found not guilty related to the 2020 death of her ex-husband.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Mayor Appointed As MBTA Committee Leader
Jen Grigoraitis is in her second year as mayor of Melrose
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Newton, MA|News|
Overnight Closure Coming To Route 90
The ramps connecting Route 90 to Route 95 in the Newton and Weston portion of the highway will be shut down for multiple nights.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Police Seeking Potential Credit Card Thief
Multiple credit cards were stolen from a car and used in Watertown locations.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
How Proposal To Gut Education Department Could Affect Massachusetts
President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to dismantle the Department of Education.
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