Melrose|News|
Melrose State Legislators Applaud Grants
The city will get two climate change resilience and flood mitigation grants totaling over $200,000.
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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 Student Enrollment Bounces Back After Pandemic Dip
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said 88.7 percent of families got their first choice for kindergarten placement.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
1 Year Later, Wakefield's Broadway Crossing Back In Business
There will be some horns — for now — but the town expects to soon enough regain its "Quiet Zone" status.
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Melrose|News|
A Special Letter To Melrose Patch Readers
There is something important to say before getting back to business.
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Melrose|News|
MacMaster To AG: Investigate Rent Gouging
Melrose city councilor advocates for the state to investigate the rent gouging.
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Melrose|News|
'We've Taken A Step Backwards': Top Doctor Laments Regression
MelroseWakefield's Dr. Steven Sbardella warns we won't wait out COVID, urging a consistent, sustainable response in this new phase.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Schools' Mask Policy Gets Update
The School Committee unanimously voted to approve the updated MASC mask mandate for anyone inside school buildings.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Man Pushed Teen Girl Off Bridge: Police
Authorities in Cohasset said the 57-year-old man pushed a teen girl into the water below the Border Street Bridge.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Summer Stroll A Memorable Evening
The 8th annual Summer Stroll was a success thanks to many community partners.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Police Seeking 'Suspicious Man' Who Approached Teens
Police said a man approached two 13-year-old girls in the same area over the last week, offering one of the girls a ride home.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Schools Moves Forward On Warrior Replacement Process
The district's logo/mascot policy would establish a committee to review any changes to school mascots, logo, team name or nicknames.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Baker Still A 'No' On Statewide Mask Mandate
The governor is letting local leaders decide whether communities and school districts require masks indoors.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Middle School Emerges As Preferred Fall Voting Location
In-person Election Day voting will return to the middle school gym for all city residents.
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Melrose|News|
Mask Up Melrose: Face Coverings Return To City Buildings Today
Most recent cases have been of the "breakthrough" variety, local health officials said, with no or mild symptoms being reported.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Students, Staff Should Mask Up: Local Health Officials
Town Administrator Steve Maio endorsed the schools recommendation, but decided against instituting a mask mandate inside town buildings.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Bringing Back Mask Mandate In City Buildings
The Board of Health voted to recommend to the School Committee that all students and staff are masked indoors.
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Boston, MA|News|
There's Something In The Air: The HUB
Also: Masks must accompany start of school year, medical experts say. Plus, a 100-year-storm could crush the Blue Line, and free buses!
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Burlington, MA|News|
For 50th Year, Burlington Mall Will Host Safety Town
The police department will help children learn about pedestrian, traffic and bus safety.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Wants Party Planners For Tricentennial
The town is looking to fill seats on the Stoneham 300th Celebration Committee.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Galvin Basketball Courts Need Work After Messy Weekend
The town said the outdoor courts were covered in paint splatter and litter from over the weekend.
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