Andover|News|
Andover Positive Test Rate Hits 6.9%, Town Remains High Risk
The town added nearly 300 cases in the last two weeks, according to the latest state data.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
- Andover, MA
Chris joined Patch from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He covers Andover, North Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Tewksbury, and he looks forward to hearing from you. You can reach him at chris.huffaker@patch.com or 412-265-8353.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Positive Test Rate Hits 8.7%, Town Remains High Risk
The town has added nearly 400 cases in the last two weeks, according to the latest state data.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Positive Test Rate Hits 11%, Town Stays High Risk
The town has added nearly 300 cases in the last two weeks, according to the latest state data.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Positive Test Rate Hits 9.5%, City Stays High Risk
The city has added over 400 cases in the last two weeks, according to the latest state data.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Over 200 High-Risk Communities
The statewide positive test rate fell to 7.8 percent, down slightly from the Jan. 1 high of 8.7 percent, but the high-risk list grew.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Transportation, Economic Bills Include Millions For Andover
The $16.5 billion transportation bill funds four major infrastructure projects in Andover.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Schools Share Resources After U.S. Capitol Riot
The district shared advice for parents on talking to children about violence.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Biden Picks Gov. Gina Raimondo For Commerce Secretary: Report
Gov. Gina Raimondo has repeatedly denied she will take a top position in President-elect Joe Biden's administration.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Police Investigate Apache Way House Break
The department is looking for any surveillance videos that might have information about a Wednesday afternoon break-in.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
School Districts Share Resources In Wake Of U.S. Capitol Riot
Leaders in Burlington and Wilmington shared tips for parents on talking to children about violence
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Mall Macy's Not Among New Store Closures
Macy's announced 36 store closures Wednesday as part of a multi-year plan to cover one-fifth of its stores.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Seeks Applicants For Finance Committee Vacancy
The finance committee oversees the town budget process.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Reports 227 Active Coronavirus Cases, New Increase
The town added 58 cases in the last two days, ending a post-Christmas drop in cases.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Gas Safety Bill Pass MA Legislature As Part Of Climate Package
Rep. Frank Moran introduced the gas infrastructure safety legislation in response to the 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
New Lowell Field Hospital Accepts First Patient: Patch PM
Also: First responder vaccination sites announced | School district appointments | Boston Road redesign | More.
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Andover|News|
Interim Andover Superintendent Claudia Bach Takes Office
Bach, a former district superintendent, is expected to serve for about six months while the School Committee finds a permanent replacement.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Reports 2,000th Coronavirus Case As Surge Continues
The town added over 100 confirmed cases in under a week, bringing the active caseload to a new high of 868 confirmed and probable cases.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Senior Center To Vaccinate Local First Responders
The senior center will vaccinate Woburn police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders five days a week.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Public Safety Center To Vaccinate Local 1st Responders
There are nine COVID-19 vaccination sites for Wilmington police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Chelmsford Senior Center To Vaccinate Tewksbury First Responders
The vaccination site for Tewksbury police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders will be open four days per week.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff