Reading, MA|News|
Reading, North Reading Chamber Announces Winterfest Details
The March 9 event will feature drinks, s'mores, fire tables, ice sculptures, a visit from Olaf of "Frozen" fame and music.
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Ex-BC Hooper Gets Underwear Endorsement Deal After Testicle Injury
Brevin Galloway, now at Clemson, has signed with Shinesty. The company said it will give him underwear and an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford, Somerville Nonprofits Can Apply For Tufts Community Grants
Boston and Grafton nonprofits also are eligible. Applicants must have had a Tufts faculty, staff, or student volunteer in the last year.
Dan Shalin, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
Tom Brady To Re-Sign With Patriots? Maybe For 1 Day
New England owner Robert Kraft said Thursday that he is open to the idea of Brady signing a 1-day contract and retiring as a Patriot.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington's Veracode Named To 2023 Top Workplaces USA List
The list is compiled by Energage. Veracode is a software security testing solutions provider with offices in Burlington, London and Prague.
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Reading, MA|News|
Town Of Reading Pays Tribute To Retired Assistant Town Manager Delios
Jean Delios has retired after 13 years in Reading and 40 in public service. Officials credit her with helping to revive Reading's downtown.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville, Boston, Cambridge Team Up To Preserve, Expand Arts Spaces
Making Space for Art is a project done with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and supported by a $140K technical assistance grant.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington FD To Participate In Sunday's BFit Challenge At TD Garden
The grueling stair-climbing event raises money for multiple charities. A former Wilmington firefighter helped develop the challenge.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury's Gallella Twins Starring For Worcester State Women's Hoops
Erin and Elizabeth Gallella, Tewksbury Memorial High graduates, are senior standouts and leaders for the Lancers.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover, North Andover Ranked Among Safest Small Cities, Towns In U.S.
Financial planning website MoneyGeek ranked the safest small cities/towns of 30K to 100K residents based on the cost of crime per capita.
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Woburn, MA|News|
MA Has Another Mega Millions Winner After $31M Ticket Sold In Woburn
The winning ticket to Tuesday's draw was sold at a Woburn gas station. In January, another $31M winning ticket was sold in Belchertown.
Dan Shalin, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury The Site Of Black History Month Film Series
The series is free and will feature three films: "Harriet," "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," and "Just Mercy,"
Dan Shalin, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Seeking Applicants For Public Safety For All Task Force
The city is looking to fill three spots on the 13-member task force, which seeks to shape equitable public safety policies.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington's Liberty Defense Holdings Sells First Hexwave
The walk-through security screening portal was sold to Linev Systems, a leader in providing security solutions to the corrections industry.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Trash Collection Delayed On Tuesday
A town spokesperson said long lines at the plant caused the delay, and the town's contractor will visit the missed locations on Wednesday.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington's Bed Bath & Beyond Is 1 Of 5 MA Stores Closing
The retailer said 87 stores nationwide will be closing. The other MA stores on the list are Dedham, North Dartmouth, Raynham and Pittsfield.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover Starting To Install 25 MPH Speed Limit Signs Around Town
Last year, Andover residents opted in to a MA law reducing speed limits. The Select Board then voted to apply the measure town-wide.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington's ADI CEO Vincent Roche Joins Climate Action Group
Roche, in charge of Analog Devices, Inc., becomes 1 of over 120 CEOs on the World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Will Be Site Of 'Let's Talk' Workshop About Drug Misuse
Somerville Prevention Services is sponsoring Tuesday's workshop, where caregivers will learn how to speak to children about drugs.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Star Student Is Enthusiastic Learner, In Many School Clubs
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here is one student who always puts in his best effort.
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