Melrose|News|
Melrose Schools Dropping Masks Effective Immediately
The vote was met with applause from a large, mostly maskless crowd — another sign the community was entering a new stage of 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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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Weather: Winds, Rain And Snow Expected This Week
A busy week of weather kicks off Monday night with a wind advisory and rumbles of thunder as widespread showers enter the state.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Lifts School Mask Mandate Effective Immediately
The decision was made after residents and School Committee members appeared split on whether it's time to end the policy.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Trooper Tamar Bucci's Funeral, Visitation Services Set
Bucci, 34, of Woburn, was killed late Thursday night when her cruiser was struck by a tanker truck on I-93 in Stoneham.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Foxborough, MA|News|
Robert Kraft Engaged To Doctor: Reports
The 80-year-old Patriots owner is said to have given his 47-year-old fiancée a ring as big as his Super Bowl ones.
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Melrose|News|
Route 1 Crash Closes Lane In Saugus
Expect delays heading to Boston: Traffic is backed up from Walnut Street to Essex Street.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Gas Prices Hit $4 As Spike Continues
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts Friday was a whopping $1.20 higher than this time last year.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Gas Prices Pass $4 As Spike Continues
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts Friday was a whopping $1.20 higher than this time last year.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Supreme Court Reinstates Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Death Penalty
In a 6-3 ruling issued Friday morning, the Supreme Court said Tsarnaev's death sentence was improperly vacated by an appeals court.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Melrose|News|
Some Bristle At Melrose Middle School Voting Being Permanent
While there was support for consolidated polling locations, most city lawmakers appeared to have concerns about keeping it at MVMMS.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Massive Lowell Fire Claims Child; Several People Rescued
Officials confirmed the girl's body was found. Other people, including children, were rescued from the burning building on Maude Street.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Northeast Metro Dismissed Early After Vandalism, Attempted Arson
School officials found a broken window and damage to a school conference room when students and staff were arriving Thursday morning.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Neighborhood Losing Gas Service After Leak
National Grid said the shutoff will make for minimal disruptions, but it will effect home heating on this cold morning.
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Melrose|News|
Route 1 Crash Causing Delays Before Lynn Fells Parkway
The Saugus crash near Target and Kelly's has blocked off the left lane from travel.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Jasiel Correia Granted Prison Delay For Sixth Time
Hours before he was set to report to federal prison in New Hampshire, Jasiel Correia's sentence was delayed another month.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Plymouth, MA|News|
Aerosmith's Joe Perry Sells Duxbury Estate For $4.5 Million
The legendary guitarist from Massachusetts unloaded the home his family has owned for decades.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Ex-Mayor Asks For More Time Before Prison
Jasiel Correia, 30, is asking for his sixth delay before reporting to prison for his corruption while mayor of Fall River.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield School Calendar 2022-23: First Day Of School
The first day of school won't be the same day as the state primary due to logistical concerns at the Galvin polling location.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Town Councilor Ed Dombroski Running For State Senate
Dombroski, a Republican, pitched himself as a nonpartisan unifier who solves problems in the mold of Gov. Charlie Baker.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
All I-95 South Lanes Blocked After Truck Jackknifes
Major delays are building after the crash near Providence Place.
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