Melrose|News|
Melrose City Yard Expanding Hours For Remainder Of Fall Season
The expanded hours are a result of the tax override that passed in the election on Nov. 4.
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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Arlington, MA|News|
New Park Open For Play In Arlington: Report
An official ribbon-cutting event took place Thursday afternoon.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Partners With Bus Company To Provide Airport Transportation
Blue Apple Bus Company is looking to be in Newton long-term with its new daily service.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Police Warn Against Police Impersonation Phone Scam
The callers are reportedly claiming to be local immigration enforcement.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Gets Trash Reduction Plan Funded Through Grant
The city is aiming to have its new trash removal program in place by July 2027.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Police Thwart Armed Robbery Attempt
A loaded and stolen gun was found at the scene.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Firefighter Facing Child Sex Crime Charges: Report
James Corbett was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton's Nonantum Village Has A Full Schedule For The Holiday Season
Three major events are planned for the Christmas season.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Serious Charges Dropped Against Man Connected To Home Invasion: Report
Multiple people were arrested and charged in the aftermath of the crime.
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Malden, MA|News|
Boston Shooting Victim Identified As Young Malden Woman
The victim died last week after sustaining injuries last month.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Celebrating Completion Of Accessible Swing Project
Multiple new swings designed for kids of various ages and abilities were installed throughout the city's playgrounds.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Secures 2 Grants For Roadway Redesign And Small Businesses
Governor Maura Healey announced the grants for numerous communities throughout the state next week.
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Needham, MA|News|
Boiler Room Fire Breaks Out In Needham Building
The flames were knocked down within 30 minutes of the department's arrival.
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Boston, MA|News|
1 Person Hospitalized After Being Shot In Face In Dorchester: Report
The shooter has yet to be identified or apprehended.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Looking To Fill School Committee Vacancy
An interim seat has opened up due to one member being appointed to fill in on another committee.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Residents Coming Together To Find Compromise On Parking Ordinance
People on both sides of an argument are joining forces with the hopes of forging a new law.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Names New Treasurer/Collector
Lynn Gallagher began working in her new role at the end of October.
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Boston, MA|News|
5 Juveniles Arrested For Attempted Vehicle Theft In Boston
The incident took place in the neighborhood of Mattapan.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Fire Department Conducting Week-long Training At Elementary School
The department is holding joint sessions with the Malden Fire Department.
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Malden, MA|News|
Decorated World War II Vet Celebrates A Century In Malden
Carmen Laporta turned 100 years old on Friday, Nov. 7.
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