Somerville, MA|News|
Red Line Train Malfunctions In Somerville: Report
The disabled train caused a shutdown of the MBTA line for more than four hours.
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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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Participating In National Data-gathering Initiative
The Point in Time Count takes a census on the homeless population to better understand how it can assist.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Raising Awareness For Child Exploitation
The department is partnering with a nonprofit organization to host an educational seminar on the topic.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
McGrath Highway Project Gets Federal Funding Boost
The City of Somerville wants to simplify the highway's overpass and make it more accessible.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
New Indian Restaurant Opens In Brookline
Ssaanjh is located near the St. Mary's Street Green Line MBTA station.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Car Crash In Malden Causes Multiple Injuries: Report
The early-morning accident involved multiple vehicles.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Breaks Down Public Works Road Repair Budget
An override passed in the November election allowed for funding for a new division of the Department of Public Works.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Home Break-ins, Fights, Road Rage: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Summons, Auto Thefts, Juvenile Issues: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Woman Struck By State Police Cruiser In Brookline: Report
An older woman was hit by a police vehicle while it was on its way to the scene of a car accident.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Breaks Ground On Affordable Housing Project
272 to 274 Cross St. will be renovated into multipe affordable housing units.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Making Plans For Public Plaza
The temporary space will occupy the parking lot of a popular location on Langley Road.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden's Markey Speaks Out Against Tiktok Ban
The Senator expressed his opposition to permanently banning the social media platform.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
New Melrose Board Convenes For First Time
The Affordable Housing Trust was assembled by the Mayor for its first meeting on Monday.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Introduces Veteran-housing Incentive Program
The ordinance offers landlords money in exchange for renting property to veterans.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Cause Of Deadly Carbon Monoxide Leak Discovered: Report
A Newton family was killed after being exposed to the gas in New Hampshire.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Funding Early Education Initiative
The town has allocated a substantial amount of funds for a project that aims to help early education teachers and students.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Woman Safely Located
A resident was found safe after being reported missing for more than one week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford's Carr Park Renovations Continue
The next phase of the large-scale project is scheduled to begin next month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Looking For Missing Woman With Mental Health Issues
The woman has been missing for more than one week.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff