Malden, MA|News|
Malden Leaders Complete Racial Equality Program
Massachusetts Racial Equity Advancement and Collaborative Hub was a year-long initiative led by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
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|
3 Somerville Task Forces Will Present Their Findings
The Public Safety for All Task Force, Civilian Oversight Task Force, and Anti-Violence Working Group are working to improve the city.
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Brookline, MA|News|
L.A. Burdick Chocolate Arrives in Brookline
The high-scale chocolate chain opened its newest location earlier this month.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline MBTA Stations Consolidating Into One
Two Green Line stations are combining as part of a larger MBTA accessibility project.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden PD Hiring Officers
The department is looking to fill multiple vacancies.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Conan O'Brien Speaks Out On Death Of His Parents: Report
O'Brien's parents both recently died in their Brookline residence.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Hotel Celebrates 50-year Anniversary With New Name
The city's Holiday Inn first opened in 1974.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Resident Makes Daring Frozen Pond Rescue: Report
Jake Abramowitz helped coworkers when they fell through the ice of a frozen pond.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Appoints New City Clerk
Tanji Cifuni assumes the role after serving it on an interim basis.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton-Wellesley Nurses Reach Contract Agreement After Strike Threat
The three-year contract was reached after thorough negotiations with Mass General Brigham.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Adopts Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Act
The City Council voted to enact an ordinance that aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decades.
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Malden, MA|News|
'Trash Holiday' Returning To Malden At End Of The Month
The holiday spans a week in which residents do not have to use the city-sanctioned blue trash bags.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Eliminates Minimum Parking Requirement: Report
The City Council passed the new regulations at its recent meeting.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For Person Connected To Stolen Checks
A male believed to be connected to multiple stolen checks was caught on surveillance camera.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Forced To Cancel Community Police Academy
The winter session of the training will no longer take place due to low enrollment.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Education Leaders Implore State For Special Ed Funding
Representatives from multiple communities attended a recent BESE meeting.
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Medford, MA|News|
Arrest Made In 29-year MA Cold Case Murder
Michelle Miller, of Cambridge, was killed in 1992.
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Malden, MA|News|
Chase Bank Coming To Main Street In Malden: Report
The vacant property was leased by a commercial real estate company.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Assembly's SmartBear Introduces New Senior Vice President
The worldwide software development company has a location in Somerville.
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Boston, MA|News|
Major MA Banks Announce Billion Dollar Merger
Berkshire and Brookline Banks are combining.
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