Melrose|News|
Melrose Y's New $1.5 Million Elevator Is, For Many, Priceless
The budget nearly doubled and the timeline nearly tripled, but the elevator represents a dream come true for many at the Melrose YMCA.
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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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham's Nobility Hill Reopens After COVID Infractions
The tavern is back Wednesday after the state lifted its suspension for an alleged social distancing violation in February.
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Waltham, MA|News|
63-Year-Old Watertown Man Hit By Truck In Waltham Crosswalk
Bacon Street was closed at Main Street for several hours after a truck hit a pedestrian Wednesday morning.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Memorial Day 2021: Here's How City Is Remembering
There will still be Memorial Day events, though the pandemic is forcing some adjustments.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Mall To Get New Steakhouse
Fogo de Chāo announced it will bring its Brazilian-inspired to Burlington by the end of 2021.
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Boston, MA|News|
Meet The People Keeping Us From Full Vaccination: The HUB
Plus: We're talking local crime reporting, suing to stop the seniors and some absolutely mind-melting ticket prices.
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Melrose|News|
Summer Stroll, Victorian Fair Returning To Melrose
The beloved community events are scheduled for July and September after a pandemic-induced hiatus.
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Melrose|News|
MelroseWakefield Healthcare CEO Stepping Down
Sue Sandberg will remain on through July 2021.
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Melrose|News|
Brodeur's Budget Boosts Schools, Seniors, Quality Of Life
The $91 million budget proposal doesn't seek to get back to normal, which fell short for so many residents, Mayor Paul Brodeur said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Memorial Day 2021: Short Procession, Other Rememberances
The changes to state regulations did not come in time to bring back the traditional parade, but it will return next year.
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Boston, MA|News|
It's The End Of The Pandemic As We Know It: The HUB
Plus: We're talking another black eye for Boston police, a neighborhood dirt bike crisis and 'The Newbury.'
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Melrose|News|
Alcohol Sales At Mount Hood, Park Spaces Clear Biggest Hurdle
It took six weeks and four hearings, but the City Council narrowly voted to approve alcohol sales at certain parks and open spaces.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Following MA's Lead, Reopening May 29
Boston had maintained a more conservative approach in general matters of reopening, adopting statewide changes a few weeks later.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Holding Youth Vaccination Clinic
Anyone between the ages of 12 and 22 can preregister to be vaccinated Friday.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Public Schools Keeping Masks Through School Year
The district said it will re-evaluate the policy over the summer.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Lifting All COVID-19 Restrictions May 29
The state's mask mandate and all business and capacity restrictions will be lifted in less than two weeks.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Holding Youth Vaccination Clinic
Anyone between the ages of 12 and 22 can preregister to be vaccinated Wednesday.
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Boston, MA|News|
The Police Commissioner Stink Bomb: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about the masks' last stand, an inevitable market correction and the best fish & chips around.
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Melrose|News|
Report Of Human Hand At Swains Pond Ends Up Being Fish Bait
There was no danger or threat in the area. No human remains were found.
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Melrose|News|
Mayor To Propose $91M Budget For Melrose
The proposed budget represents a nearly 3 percent increase over the FY21 budget.
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