Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Police Donning Special Patches For Autism Awareness
Residents can buy the patches, with proceeds going to local nonprofit "Light it Up Blue."
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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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Schools Drop Mask Requirement Effective Thursday
An initial vote to end the mandate immediately was deadlocked, with some members wanting to give the extra day.
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Boston, MA|News|
Red Sox Season Delayed As MLB Lockout Continues
Boston was scheduled to start its season March 31 at Fenway Park against Tampa Bay.
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Melrose|News|
Local Healthcare System Wellforce Now Known As Tufts Medicine
The Tufts Medicine network includes MelroseWakefield Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital and more.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Chamber Of Commerce Taps Stephanie Nelson As New Director
Nelson might be best known to residents as a co-founder of MelroseKind, a nonprofit behind the annual Melrose Random Acts of Kindness Day.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
New CDC Map Shows COVID-19 Risk Level For Massachusetts
Wearing mask indoors is no longer recommended for most people in Massachusetts.
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Melrose|News|
Bid To Make Melrose Voting At Middle School Permanent Falls Short
Elections were moved to the middle school in 2020 due in part to pandemic-related staffing shortages.
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Melrose|News|
Superintendent 'Optimistic' About Cases As Mask Decision Nears
A letter from Superintendent Julie Kukenberger offered some reason to think the mask requirement could end before March 21.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Steps Up For Ukraine: Monday Minute
Here's how to join the local effort to help those impacted by the war in Ukraine. Also, the White Ribbon Day event and a great fundraiser.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
How Much Snow Massachusetts Got In The Storm
Logan Airport was measuring at 8.5 inches as of 7 p.m., but that wasn't the most.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Weather: Snow Changing To Sleet As Storm Begins
Precipitation will linger in one form or another throughout most of the day, and the coming hours could present new problems.
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Melrose|News|
Rada Boutique Closing Melrose Location, Will Keep Wakefield Store
"This decision was not easy and comes after much reflection and re-evaluating of our priorities as we look to the future of our business."
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Renames, Reorganizes Health Department
The changes were announced during Mayor Brodeur's State of the City address, where he deemed 2022 the Year of Community Health and Wellness.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Parking Ban, Trash Pickup Delayed Ahead Of Snowstorm
With possibly a foot of snow headed toward Melrose, the city is taking steps to navigate the storm.
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Burlington, MA|News|
FBI Searching For Burlington Bank Robbery Suspect
The FBI's Boston Division and Burlington police are seeking help in identifying a man suspected in a bank robbery earlier this month.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Launches New Position, Fills It With Familiar Face
Former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lauren Grymek will be the city's first director of economic recovery and business development.
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Melrose|News|
Read Mayor Paul Brodeur's 2022 State Of The City Address
"I am proud to stand before you today confident that the state of our city is strong and our future is bright."
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Lawmakers Condemn Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
"Putin’s actions are the acts of a craven, insecure leader who deserves contempt from us all," Congressman Bill Keating said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Woman Walking Dogs Attacked In Fells
A local nonprofit said police told them the man kicked at the woman's dogs and hit her in the face.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Adding Mobile Payment Option To MBTA Parking Lots
Beginning March 7, residents and visitors will be able to use PayByPhone to pay at hundreds of parking spaces in the city.
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