Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
New MA Hospital Safety Ratings: 30 Get 'A' Grade, 1 Gets 'D'
Safety grades by the nonprofit health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in Massachusetts responded to the pandemic.
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|
Driver Shortages Pinching Melrose Schools' Transportation
The district's costs are certain to go over $1 million this year. A job fair this month is looking to fill driving and other positions.
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Boston, MA|News|
3 Boston Police Officers Shot, Suspect Killed In Standoff
The officers are expected to survive after the Dorchester shooting.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Man Arrested At Sunday's Boston Common Protest
The Boston Globe reported Ronald McCarron was arrested after driving a van through a police barricade at the "Rise Against Tyranny" rally.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Elections Admin 'Heartbroken' After Pre-Election Ousting
"This was the worst job I've ever had," Nicholas Leon told Patch after what he described as an unexpected and bitter end to his short stint.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Stoneham Crash
The three-vehicle crash Monday morning sent two drivers and a passenger to the hospital. The passenger was later pronounced dead.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Takes Next Step In Approving High School Funding
Construction is set to start in June, with a planned open date of Sept. 2024.
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Boston, MA|News|
Wu Remains Opposed To Police In Public Schools
Asked by reporters if Wednesday's beating of a HS principal in Dorchester meant police should be in schools, the mayor-elect said "no."
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Says Hello To A New Little Free Library
The "Little Free Library" is in the outdoor park and will pair with the StoryWalk created earlier this year.
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Melrose|News|
Public Information Meeting — Melrose Community Power Program
Residents and business owners who aren’t currently enrolled in MCP are welcome to attend.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Veterans Day 2021 Events
The City of Melrose Veterans Day Ceremony will begin on Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vietnam Reflection Area.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Man Admits To Role In Pandemic-Unemployment Scheme
Daniel Maleus, 33, pleaded guilty to charges relating to taking $250,000 in pandemic-related unemployment money.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
COVID Vaccine For Kids Under 12: Where To Get One In MA
You can book appointments for COVID shots for children 5-11 as early as Saturday at Walgreens and Sunday at CVS.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Mall Santa Claus Hours 2021
The big man is returning to Burlington Mall, where he'll split his time with the North Pole for more than six weeks.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose 2021 Election Results: McAndrew, Cinella Top Ballots
Following another trying year due to a lingering pandemic, the leaders of School Committee and City Council garnered the most votes.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose School Committee Race A Blowout As 3 Women Roll
Jen McAndrew, Dorie Withey and Jen Razi-Thomas were elected by about a 2-to-1 margin over John Connelly in the only contested race.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
New Stoneham High School A Reality After Funding Approved
A debt exclusion that will help fund most of the $190 million high school project passed overwhelmingly.
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Boston, MA|News|
In Boston First, Michelle Wu Will Be Next Mayor
City Councilor Michelle Wu dominated to become the first woman and person of color to be elected mayor of Boston.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Election 2021: Historic Mayoral Election To Be Decided
A historic election is expected to yield a low turnout in Boston, which will elect its first woman and person of color as mayor.
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Melrose|News|
Webinar To Provide Update on Citywide Rodent Control Initiatives
The webinar will provide an update on rodent control in Melrose.
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