Wakefield, MA|News|
Now's The Time For A New School: Northeast Metro Officials
Ahead of a special election across a dozen communities, Northeast Metro Tech officials plead their case for the $317 million project.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Mike joined Patch in 2016 after eight years at The Boston Globe. He managed and directed news coverage in Southern New England before moving to the Product Team. Tell me how we can make Patch better at mike.carraggi@patch.com.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Schools Changing Some COVID-19 Protocols
The school district is in some cases adjusting the state's controversial new quarantine and self-isolation guidelines.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Weather: Volatile, Dangerous Weekend Culminates In Major Storm
Snow. Dangerous gusts. Single-digit temperatures. Sub-zero wind chills. A "significant storm." We'll see it all from Friday to Monday.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose's Rising Eagle Is Back
Twenty-two months after closing due to the pandemic, the restaurant Wednesday announced "WE. ARE. BACK."
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield School Bus Catches Fire, But Quick Thinking Saves Day
Bus driver Kim Audet was conducting her routine preparation at Woodville Elementary when she smelled smoke and saw flames under the hood.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Route 1 Closing On Both Sides This Morning
Route 1 North and South will temporarily close at about 11:30 a.m. to repair power lines following an overnight crash.
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Burlington, MA|News|
With Burlington Town Election Coming, Residents Can Enter Races
There are a number of open seats available, including on Select Board, School Committee, Board of Health, Town Meeting and more.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose May Explore Vaccine Mandate For City Employees
Health Director Anthony Chui told the City Council the city needs to at least require vaccination information for municipal workers.
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Burlington, MA|News|
'Split' Burlington Health Board Endorses Masks, Not Mandate
"I would definitely not view the Burlington position as a mask-optional one. There is an advisory, people should be wearing a mask."
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Buckles Down As Coldest Air In Years Puts State In Deep Freeze
The lowest temperatures so far this decade are expected over the next 24 hours, as everything from schools to COVID testing sites close.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Releases Housing Production Plan
Residents are invited to submit public comments on the Housing Production Plan before it is finalized and presented for approval.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Police Welcomes 2 New Officers
Officers Brendan Hofferty and Devin Neal were appointed at Monday night's virtual Select Board meeting.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
How To Get MA COVID-19 Vaccination Card Online
Massachusetts still does not mandate a vaccine, though a handful of cities are requiring proof of vaccination in many instances.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Mask Mandate To Be Discussed Again
The Board of Health will consider the measure nearly a month after not taking a vote on it as COVID-19 cases explode in town.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Temperatures, Gusts Could Produce Record-Cold Wind Chills
Potentially record-breaking wind chills over the next 24 hours will make it feel as low as minus-20 degrees in some parts of the state.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Bob Saget, America's Dad On 'Full House,' Dead At 65
Saget, whose run as Danny Tanner endeared him to millions of families in the '80s and '90s, was found dead in his Orlando hotel room.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
New England Patriots Playoffs 2022: Opponent, Schedule
The Patriots will play a familiar foe this weekend as they try to win their first playoff game in the post-Tom Brady era.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Liquor Store Scene Of Wild Arrest Following Crash
Police arrested a man reported to be a former Mafia hitman after they say he was found drinking beer and eating chips inside the store.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Snow: Parking Ban Expires At Noon, Trash Delayed
The storm closed the Senior Center, cancelled Recreation Department activities and restricted Beebe Library houses from 1-6 p.m.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
First Snow Of Season Brings Things — Including Traffic — To Halt
It's already the snowiest January in four years despite many places not seeing its first inch until Friday morning.
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