Marlborough, MA|News|
7 Percent Of Marlborough Without Power
Wicked wind gusts knocked out power for more than 1,400 overnight.
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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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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
10 Percent Of Hamilton Without Power
Wicked wind gusts knocked out power for hundreds overnight.
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Melrose|News|
'We're Not Ending Here:' Melrose Ramps Up Full-Time School Return
Hundreds of students are expected back full-time by the end of March. The goal is to get all willing students back by June.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
The Vaccine Cavalry Is Coming | Patch PM
Also: Longtime Somerville mayor not running for re-election | Outdoor dining resuming soon in Boston | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Outdoor Dining Resuming No Later Than April 1
The city has approved more than 150 applications for its outdoor dining pilot program, which could start in March if weather allows.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Incoming Single-Dose Vaccines To Boost State Rollout: Baker
Thousands of newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in Massachusetts next week.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Arctic Cold, Strong Wind Before Balmy Weather Swing
Winds will pick up later Monday, ushering in arctic air and wind chills well below zero degrees. A historic temperature swing could follow.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Reopening Takes Another Step: Here's What Changes Today
Most of the state moves into Phase 3, Step 2 of the reopening plan Monday, increasing capacity for many indoor businesses.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Church's Extra $34K In PPP Money Found A Worthy Home
When the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church realized it wouldn't need its entire federal loan, it found a place that did.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Holding Off On Some Reopening Measures
Certain aspects of the reopening are being pushed back to after St. Patrick's Day.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose COVID Improvement Finally Levels Off
The city is still in a much better place than it was just several weeks ago.
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Melrose|News|
After Backlash, Melrose Schools Reverses Stance On K Eligibility
Parents were shocked this week to find out their children who turned 6 on or before Sept. 1 were ineligible for kindergarten.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'Next Normal': Broad Reopening Measures Outlined In MA | Patch PM
Also: Lawmakers press Baker | State's largest school district bringing back kids | Tenants unionize to fight unsanitary conditions | More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Public Schools Bringing Students Back Starting Monday
The district is starting by bringing back its youngest learners first, reopening to all students by the end of March.
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Boston, MA|News|
At Least It's Working? Outrageous Waits On State Vaccine Website
A mad dash for tens of thousands of vaccination appointments is once again testing the much-maligned state vaccination website.
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Canton, MA|News|
Chilling Video Catches Daytime Shooting On Busy Canton Road
The 21-second video ends in a person running across the street and firing a gun at another vehicle.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Vaccine Slots Stay Level As Another Supersite Launches | Patch PM
Also: 2 dead in Boston construction site tragedy | Ex-state rep. pleads guilty | What the heck was that bang? | More.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Ex-Rep. David Nangle Pleads Guilty To Host Of Fraud Charges
The former chair of the House Ethics Committee admitted to using campaign funds to support his gambling habit and lifestyle.
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Boston, MA|News|
'Tragic Incident' Takes 2 Lives At Boston Construction Site
The two men, who have not been identified, were found in a hole in High Street. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Schools Pool Testing Program Off To Encouraging Start
There were no positive tests in the first 78 pool samples submitted, but a low participation rate may temper optimism.
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