Boston, MA|News|
The Mayor's Police Problem: The HUB
Plus: The greatest newspaper ad of 2021, the state's COVID-19 enforcement lacking teeth and what you need to know before eating out again.
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|
A Unique Coffee Shop Is Headed For Main Street
Bitty & Beau's Coffee is run by people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. It'll be moving into the Diamici's building.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Melrose Is Shutting Down Lynn Fells Parkway For 2 Hours Sunday
Traffic will be restricted from the busy road Sunday afternoon as the city opens it to pedestrians to cap Earth Week.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
In Historic First, Wakefield's Town Council Is Mostly Women
In a town that has more women than men, its political representation is finally following suit.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Extreme Makeover: Copley Edition | The HUB
Plus: We're talking about the city pulling a fast one on residents, police officers getting paid and a new quarterback in New England.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
In Wakefield, Outspending Opponents Didn't Mean Victory
Finance reports show Brandon Flanagan and the "Vote No On 1" committee far outspending the opposition, but falling short at the polls.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Scary Encounters In Wakefield Prompt Warning From Police
Police said a man driving a pickup truck approached a teen girl and made inappropriate comments to a woman in her yard this week.
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Boston, MA|News|
It's A (New) Date: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about the beauty of getting back to normal, whether Jimmy G is coming back and a Boston nanny accused of child porn.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Voters Showed Up For The Election Like They Rarely Do
More than 27 percent of registered voters turned out. No turnout in at least the previous five Town Elections broke 20 percent.
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Melrose|News|
It Could Be Weeks Before Vinton Street Is Open Again
Crews will be working to repair the road for the next few weeks, a city official said. The MWRA-owned pipe is from 1957.
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Boston, MA|News|
These Are The Important People: The HUB
Plus: We're talking a potential U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins, not a potential Mayor Nick Collins and that big ol' Boston budget.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Water Main Break Disrupting Morning Commute
Impacts from the severe break could be felt for quite some time.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Bear Reported In Framingham Neighborhood
Authorities are investigating reports of a bear moseying through a residential neighborhood Tuesday morning.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Voters Say Yes To Logo, Some New Faces
Unofficial results show Ami Wall and Kevin Piskadlo winning School Committee and Anne Danehy and Julie Smith-Galvin winning Town Council.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
A COVID Change Is On Deck: The HUB
Plus: We're talking a pot shop supermarket opening downtown, business people not ready to get back to business and returning ferry service.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Town Election 2021 Preview
The annual Wakefield Town Election is Tuesday, April 27. Here's what to know before heading to the polls.
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Melrose|News|
A Rocky Slope Was 'Unbuildable.' Now Someone Wants To Build There
Neighbors are apoplectic about plans to wipe out their "postage stamp of rock and trees," even offering to buy it back.
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Boston, MA|News|
This Is Not An Act: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about putting the snail in snail mail, a $40,000 bottle of whiskey and humble pickle beginnings paying off big time.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose's Eugenia Gibbons Receives Environmentalist Award
The NEWIEE Awards Gala traditionally recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women leaders in the fields of energy and environment.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
5-Alarm Hotel Tears Through Hyannis Harbor Hotel
The rapidly growing fire has flames shooting through the roof of the Hyannis hotel.
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