Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Superintendent Retiring After 30+ Years In Education
John Macero, who just this week stepped in to teach during a staffing crisis, announced he is leaving public education to work in the arts.
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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's Swearing-In Ceremony Tonight
Each of the elected officials will be allowed to bring up to four people, but the event will be closed to the public.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Man Found Not Guilty In Stabbing Of State Trooper
Nathan Aguilar was found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, which means he could not understand his actions' criminality.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Snow: Totals Increase, Winter Storm Warning Upgraded
Students and parents will be watching for school closures potentially as early as midday Thursday.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Joined By Neighboring Communities With Mask Mandates
Voted on Wednesday, Wakefield's mask mandate nearly mirrors Melrose's, while Stoneham's takes a much more narrow focus.
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Boston, MA|News|
Red Sox Post Perhaps Coolest Job Opening In America
Are you vaccinated, have the ability to lift upwards of 25 pounds and can climb a small ladder? You might want to apply.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Issues Narrowly Focused Mask Mandate
Face coverings will have to be worn in pharmacies and grocery stores, while other business owners can require mask-wearing if they want to.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Mask Mandate Implemented Over Some Opposition
A proposed fine system was dropped, but offenders will need to leave the buildings or be considered trespassing.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Serious 128 Crash Closes Multiple Lanes In Peabody
Three northbound lanes and one southbound lane were closed at mile marker 64 in Peabody, the Department of Transportation said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Approves Money For At-Home COVID Tests
The Select Board approved request from the Board of Health for $200,000 in ARPA funds to help in the battle against COVID-19.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Voters Face Last Day To Register For Special Election
The overall estimated cost of the $317 million project to Stoneham before interest is more than $11 million.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Voters Face Last Day To Register For Special Election
As of October, Wakefield sends 100 students to the school — 7.81 percent of its overall enrollment.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Mask Mandate To Be Decided Wednesday
The vote comes as the town has more than 560 active COVID-19 cases, a significant increase from the roughly 300 cases this time last year.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Mask Mandate On Deck? Board Of Health To Vote Wednesday
Neighboring Melrose, which shares a health director with Wakefield, just last week voted to implement an indoor mask mandate.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Looking At 6+ Inches Of Snow This Week
Boston could see 3-6 inches of snow this Friday — with the potential for more, according to one forecast.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Voters Face Last Day To Register For Special Election
"Melrose would acquire an escalating debt service cost beginning at $63,963 in [FY23] to an average of $351,000 per year until [FY56.]"
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Police Looking For Help After Target Indecent Exposure
Police are asking for help identifying a man connected to an indecent exposure at Target last month.
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Melrose|News|
Under COVID Barrage, Melrose Schools 'Concerned' About Protocols
With nearly 150 COVID-19 cases since Christmas and not enough staff to run all its programs, the district is examining state guidance.
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Melrose|News|
Injuries In Overnight Route 1 Crash That Closed Ramps In Saugus
Police said a car knocked down a telephone pole, which caused electrical wires to fall on Main Street.
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Melrose|News|
Locals Frustrated At Dearth Of At-Home COVID Tests
"Where can I get an at-home COVID test?" is becoming an increasingly common question, one there's almost never an easy answer to.
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