Wakefield, MA|News|
DCR Extends Breakheart Reservation Closure As Fires Still Burn
National Guard helicopters joined the fire response on Sunday as crews continue to battle wildfires within the Breakheart Reservation.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Dakota Antelman is a Patch reporter covering Arlington, Medford, Newton, Brookline, Malden, Melrose and Woburn. Email: dakota.antelman@patch.com. Twitter: @DakotaAntelman
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Breakheart Reservation Fires Burn Through 5th Day In Saugus
Smoke from the fires is combining with smoke from the nearby Lynn Woods Reservation to make for a hazy weekend across the region.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Student Given Uniform Violation For Wearing Hijab, Family Says
The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School has faced criticism over the incident which took place last week, according to family members.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Scammers Pose As Police, Pastor In Recent Melrose Incidents: Police
A caller identified themself as a Melrose police officer in at least two of the incidents.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Breakheart Reservation Fires: Reservation Closed Through Sunday
The fires have been burning since Tuesday, sending smoke over area communities while keeping firefighters busy.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham To Start Main Street Water Main Project Monday
Crews will install a new 12-inch water main through a portion of downtown Stoneham over the next three months.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Downed Tree Knocks Out Power In Reading
The outage impacted customers around Martin Road and Colburn Road.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Discolored Water A Possibility In Malden Water Flushing
The city is planning to run water flushing work along a stretch of Main Street.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Running Sustainability Drive: How To Help
Save your squeeze applesauce, fruit or yogurt pouches.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
West Nile Virus Found In Woburn, Stoneham Mosquitos
Woburn remains at "low" risk for the virus while Stoneham is at "moderate" risk according to the state Department of Public Health.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn City Council Continues Discussion On Marijuana Proposals
Recreational marijuana dispensaries have been banned in Woburn since 2017. A pending set of proposals would change that.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Orange Line Shutdown Begins Friday
The region is bracing for the 30-day disruption. Here's the latest on how to get around on the Orange Line route during the shutdown.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Lahey Hospital, UMass Chan Medical School Look To Launch New Campus
Discussions are ongoing. If finalized the campus could welcome students in the summer of 2024.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Add Bluebike Stations
Mayor Gary Christenson confirmed three planned locations for the bikes in a message to Patch on Thursday.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
'Ongoing Wildfires' Close Breakheart Reservation For Third Day
Fires broke out on Tuesday night and have flared up at various points in the days since.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Group Bike Ride Planned At Oak Grove Station Amid Orange Line Shutdown
The ride aims to help those interested in commuting by bike get more comfortable riding into Boston.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Reading Police Plan Citizens Police Academy
Graduates of the program will be able to schedule a ride-along with Reading Police.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Stone Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo To Participate In Job Fair
Zoo New England, which manages the zoos, is hiring for more than two-dozen jobs at both locations.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
MelroseKind Runs School Supply Drive For Teachers
The nonprofit is running the supply drive as part of its MelroseKind Collects initiative.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Primary Election Day: Where To Vote, Candidates
See information on where to vote and a preview of who is on the ballot for this year's primary elections.
Dakota Antelman, Patch Staff
